Igniting Souls Podcast with Kary Oberbrunner

When people first start out as an entrepreneur, they think they have to be on every platform. Instead, zone in on a few and be all there. To find out the tools we use, go to https://www.karyoberbrunner.com/tools .

Never count on someone who doesn't count on themselves. Like the last play of a football game, the quarterback has to find their receiver in the end zone if you want to win the game. In business, people often can't trust others in order to win. You earn trust based upon your choices. Be somebody others can count on — that you can count on. Admit your integrity gaps and close them. For more on this...

The other day my brother-in-law asked me to go throw axes with him. I invited my 14-year-old son to go with us. He wasn't very excited about it because he was afraid he wouldn't be any good at it.  As adults we often don't want to try new things because we might look foolish. We judge ourselves. I challenge you to step outside your comfort zone. Write that book. Start that business.  For more on h...

Some people say they are a jack of all trades and a master of none. My friend Dan Sullivan talks about finding your unique ability. I've been thinking a lot in the last 12 months about the one thing I do well. I ignite people and projects to action through clarity, creativity and collaboration. What about you? You cannot be great and be successful until you discover your unique ability. What is yo...

Don't ever choose a lift that does not require courage. Comfort and courage cannot co-exist. A life of comfort is boring. Create and embrace a life of courage. One way to do this is by joining us at Igniting Souls Conference - https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com

Get the scoop on 2020: • 2020 theme •  Igniting Souls Chapter •  First Conference Speaker • Igniting Souls Badges • and more

It's the gift giving season. Have you ever gotten a gift as a kid and it didn't have the batteries in it? Some people are born with batteries included (inspiration, motivation) and some aren't. If you need someone else to motivate you, you will not be very successful. The good news is there is something that motivates you. To find out more on this topic, go to https://www.deeperpathbook.com .

So you wrote an article. What next? Jim Edwards and Kary Oberbrunner talk about how to share your content on social media. The Author Wizard has tools that can help you create a slide deck to share, drafts for the various social media channels. Check it out here:  authorwizards.com/special/

Tina Morlock, who just published her first novel, Where the Bad Seeds Grow, shares how to go pro as a writer. She says her story of ghostwriting, editing and writing.

Today is my birthday! I want to thank you for watching The Daily Show. I want to give back to you. This is the year we're going global. We are starting Igniting Souls chapters all around the world. They'll be meeting on a quarterly basis — and they're free! We have over 50 chapters in place already. My gift to you today is a free ticket to The Big Reveal on December 10th so you can get all the det...

An evening routine is just as important as a morning routine. I used to get up multiple times a night to work, eat, follow ideas, etc. until I finally figured it out. Here are a few things I've learned: • No screens if I get up in the night. My phone stays in a different room. • If I can't sleep, I pray. • No eating in the middle of the night. I usually don't eat after dinner. • Melatonin helps a...

I've recently been reading the 12 Week Year by Brian Moran. He says accountability is not something you can hold. It is an opportunity to blame shift and hold someone else responsible. Magic happens when groups of people get together and hold THEMSELVES accountable. We live in a world with no rewards, no consequences and nothing getsdone. For more on this, join us at https://www.ignitingsoulsconfe...

We all meet people who are totally unteachable and all they want to do is argue. Rather than argue with people, step toward a relationship and prove them wrong with your actions. It's through relationships that we can impact other people.

Most people want to reap a harvest but very few people want to plant the seeds. It takes discipline. If you're putting offers out there and not getting a big response, ask yourself if you are planting enough seeds and adding value. To find out more, join us at the next Igniting Souls Conference - https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com .

Is busyness killing your dream? Everyone talks about how busy they are. Busyness gives us the illusion that we're accomplishing much but in reality it's just a distraction that's killing your dream. Declare a moratorium on busyness in December. It doesn't mean you can't relax. For help in identifying the areas where you're busy, get your free book at https://www.deeperpathbook.com .

What do you want to create in 2020? Should you start marketing before you have a solid business plan? Tips for relaunching your book. How to stay focused and not give up.

A tip to make meetings successful: Before a meeting, we make a thread in Slack with the agenda, so when people show up it's action time. Get the 10 killers of meetings at https://dayjobtodreamjob.com .

When you're generous with someone who is successful, they return the favor. Give it a try. Conduct a 30-day experiment to give without strings attached and see if it comes back around. 

My morning routine for the last year has started with reading scripture, journaling and prayer.  A few tips:  1. Eat well. I like overnight oats with walnuts, almonds and unsweetened almond milk.  2. Reading my Bible and journaling helps me get connected to my creator and my core.  3. I try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep  4. I work out every other day.  They say that what you do in the first hour se...

One of our clients just posted on our private Igniting Souls Tribe that her goal is to get five new speaking gigs. After she wrote her book, she tripled her rates because she feels so much more confident. She can now bring more value to the table. To join us, go to https://www.authoracademyelite.com/application .

We're going global this year. No more planning small. We have 71 chapters all over the world. But it means letting go of control and empowering other people. The vision is outgrowing us. I encourage you to check out one of the chapters. Find out more on December 10th at noon ET here: https://www.facebook.com/karyoberbrunnerauthor/

Have you ever been scared to test drive a vehicle because you know you're going to fall in love with it and want it and there will be a price to pay? Very few people imagine what it would be like to live their dreams. People would rather be entertained and amused so we don't have to think. Some of us need to dream in order to wake up. For more on this topic, go to https://www.elixirprojectexperien...

Join Jim Edwards and Kary Oberbrunner for a look into the Author Wizard and how to use it to develop a way to give people a try-it-before-you-buy -it opportunity with your book to increase sales. To find out more about Author Wizards go to https://www.authorwizards.com .

Many people start. Very few people finish. A little less than a month ago, we had the Igniting Souls Conference. The tribe asked for a 30-day challenge. On Day 1, we had 380 posts. On Day 20, we only had a couple of dozen. It's tough to be consistent. It's easy to drift away from our dreams. Choices create habits. Habits create character. Character creates personality. Go to https://www.deeperpath...

Some people think everything that happens in their life is accidental. Other people believe everything is intentional. I truly believe that life is connected. If you have your eyes open to the God of the universe, you can see that He has a plan for you. For more on this, get your free book at https://www.yoursecretname.com .