Kate's Take

It's no wonder so many of us start something - a blog, a website, a podcast - and then grow incredibly impatient wondering where our momentum is. Physics teaches us that momentum is just that: a mass in motion. Nevermind how it got started in the first place, or why the velocity might be stronger in some cases versus others. What physics never taught us about momentum is all the work that comes be...

You're working on creating and growing your new business, and at the same time, you're trying to spend time with your family, perhaps still working your 9 to 5, and also desperately searching for those precious last seconds to spend on taking care of yourself. How do you find the right balance? How do you continue making sacrifices day in and day out to help move your business forward AND prevent...

In this episode I chat about my experience on a recent workcation where I had the opportunity to mastermind with 3 amazing entrepreneurs: John Lee Dumas, and Jill and Josh Stanton of Screw The Nine to Five. During our mastermind session, we did hot seat rotations, which really led me to discovering something powerful: a focus.

As entrepreneurs, we deal with doubt A LOT. Trouble is, doubt is the exact thing that holds us back; it prevents us from taking that next step forward. It steals our confidence and kidnaps our hope. Given this knowledge, how can we squash doubt in order to help propel ourselves forward? I talk about how in this episode. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode52 Leave a Ratin...

It's tough not to jump ahead. Of course we want to know what the end result of our actions will be, but when we focus our attention on the future,  we lose focus of the things we're doing right now. Choose to create your future through the actions you take today. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode51 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

In this episode I discuss the dreaded writer's block and share an exercise to help you get started next time you find yourself staring at a blank screen. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode50 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Being an entrepreneur shouldn't be about making a quick buck. Being an entrepreneur should be about discovering what truly resonates with your authentic self, and then turning that into a passion-driven, viable business that helps fill a need or desire that other people have. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode49 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Are you really willing to give up your dreams - your passions, your freedom, your time - because you're afraid that now is "not the right time"? There is no such thing as the right time. Every entrepreneur who has achieved success has done so by believing they could do something, and knowing that in order to get moving in the right direction, they'd have to just start. Post that accompanies this e...

In today's episode I share 3 major lessons learned after finding out that Tim Ferriss shared one of our blog posts. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode47 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Two of the best ways to gain exposure for your business and grow your audience online are podcast interviews and guest posts. In this episode, I share a strategy straight from Kevin Rogers on how to leverage both of these opportunities to their fullest. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode46 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

There are 3 BIG reasons why reflecting on the previous year is important as you start to look ahead. In today's episode I sit down with my partner here at EntrepreneurOnFire, John Lee Dumas, and we cover just that: The BIG 3 reasons, plus, our entire 2014 in review! Listen in to hear what worked, what didn't work and how the lessons we learned in 2014 can help you and your business in 2015, too. P...

Starting and growing a business is tough, and it can get frustrating real fast if you don't have the right tools and support in place. That's why in this episode I share the importance of understanding what's at stake, because what's at stake will help you keep going when that frustration creeps in. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode44 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's...

We get this question a lot, and in today's episode I dive into the financial mindset John and I choose to have, along with the model we've created and follow here at EntrepreneurOnFire that has helped us grow a successful business. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode43 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

In this episode I break down 7 ways you can start building your online presence right now. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode42 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

In this episode I break down the 5 step process we use for creating systems in our business. I'm also going to share an example with each step of something we were able to automate that helped us fully unplug during our two week vacation in Europe. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode41 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Forming habits isn't easy, but it is something we have complete control over. In this episode I share several examples of strategies and specific sequences you can create that will actually help you form good habits. Tune in to hear my top 5 specifically for entrepreneurs! Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode40 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Repurposing your content can be very powerful if you do it in a meaningful way. The power of repurposing your content comes from taking your best work and then leveraging multiple mediums in order to share that content with a wider audience. In today's episode I share how to go about doing just that! Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode39 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate'...

Wondering what conferences you should attend in 2015? In this episode I share 5 steps to knowing whether or not you should attend a particular conference, along with the Top 7 conferences on our list in 2015.

A lot of online business owners struggle with knowing whether or not the free content they're giving away to their audience is too much. My feeling on the subject is that there is no such thing as too much, and in this episode I explain why. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode38 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

When you're an entrepreneur, it's on you, and you alone, to figure out what you need to do and how long you're going to give yourself to do it in order to be most productive. Before you find your sweet spot for productivity, you'll find yourself feeling very busy, and at the same time, very unproductive. In this episode I share a strategy for planning and preparation to help you be most productive...

In this episode I talk about how to find the best social media platforms to focus on in your business, and why it's important to focus on the two to three social media platforms where your audience is hanging out versus trying to be everywhere. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode36 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Building an email list is one thing, but what about when people start unsubscribing from your email list? Should you be thanking them? Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode35 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

The online business space is pretty crowded these days, and one of the major ways you can stand out from the rest of the businesses in your industry is to be viewed as a leader. In this episode I dive deep into the 7 ways you can start becoming a better leader today. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode34 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

I wrap this 3 part series on hiring a virtual assistant with an episode about how to establish the kind of relationship with your virtual assistant that can make all the difference. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode33 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

In this episode I talk about bringing your virtual assistant on board, deciding which tasks you're going to delegate to them, and finally, going through the training process. Post that accompanies this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode32 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take