Late Starters Club

In this episode, we have a captivating interview with Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie, a resilient entrepreneur who shares his inspiring journey of making challenging decisions, overcoming setbacks, and finding success. We delve into the dramatic shift caused by the pandemic, which led to the closure of his thriving Chinese business and a period of reinvention. Kwadwo candidly discusses the pressures of fam...

In episode 146, I spoke with my podcast manager Sarah Scott about starting her business as a late starter and how she has recently pivoted her skills into a new niche (podcast management). Sarah did launch a new brand and website as part of this change but is that kind of effort always necessary when pivoting your business? In this episode of Quick Fix Friday we are going to talk about the things...

Is your niche tight enough? That's the top takeaway I got from Sarah Scott in episode 146. Sarah took her struggling marketing business and decided to only serve people who had podcasts by assisting with podcast editing and show notes and all of that but she also takes it a step further by using their episodes to help them develop their social media presence and their content. And by doing that, s...

Sarah Scott is a former corporate trainer who made the bold decision to start her own business after being laid off. With a passion for social media management, Sarah shares how she first started her business as a social media manager, then later took those skills and transitioned into podcast management. Join us as Sarah shares her journey, from the challenges she faced in her previous career to...

Are you looking to start or join a mastermind group? There are three key elements that I think make a mastermind group great. There are lots of things that can go into masterminds, but these are the essential elements that I've boiled it down to. Structure - With a strong structure in place everyone knows how the meetings are going to work and how you're communicating in between meetings. It creat...

What I don't think Phyllis really dove into our interview as much as I know to be true is that she is one of the most curious people out there. She loves to learn. She is so good at researching, learning, and distilling ideas into some of the best strategies and tools to promote and market a business online. The fact that she has written two Dummies books is proof that she loves to do research. Sh...

In today's episode, we have a special interview with the incredibly talented and multi-faceted Phyllis Khare. Phyllis shares her enthusiasm for starting small groups and reveals the launch of "The Late Starters Club Mastermind." Designed for late starters looking to embark on a new journey or grow their existing ventures, this club will provide invaluable support, advice, and ideas on various aspe...

We are hard-wired to remember things better when we hear stories than we would if we speak in industry jargon or techie speak. In episode 140, I talked to David Otey about incorporating stories into technical talks and the impression you can make when you do so. In today's quick fix Friday, I'm going to give you three business storytelling tips that have served me to just tell really quick, easy s...

Tell a story to make a bigger impact. That's my number one takeaway from my interview with David Otey, who went from engineer to master storyteller, speaker, and author. We are hardwired to remember stories better. And I think that is the message that I need to learn over and over. Try and wrap your messages into a story. See how you can illustrate your point with a story, whether it's in your sal...

In this episode, David Otey, will share his incredible journey from TV/Radio/Film engineer to master storyteller, author, and coach. David's transition from the technical world of TV/Radio/Film to the creative realm of storytelling is truly remarkable, and he has used his transition to help countless individuals enhance their leadership and communication skills. David takes us through his leap int...

Now I'm no expert in movies or making films by any means. I have been in a couple of movies and some student films and I've taken acting and made some short little films through that as well, but I am fascinated with the whole idea of making a movie and bringing something to life with a skeleton crew and a low budget because now more than ever, movies are able to be made and indie films have somet...

Do you have beliefs that are holding you back from true abundance and being the person you were meant to be? Can you find a path to the abundance you deserve? In episode 137, I talked to Julie Ann Cairns. Author of the Abundance Code and director and producer of the movie by the same name. And I took away some ideas that I want to share with you. Get the show notes and resources on our website at:...

Today I have a truly inspiring interview with the incredible Julie Ann Cairns. In this episode, we dive into the amazing backstory of Julie's film, The Abundance Code, and how it came about. Julie shares her journey from a successful finance career to becoming a filmmaker and bestselling author. We explore the power of rewiring the subconscious mind and the steps to take to achieve creative succes...

Are you thinking about self-publishing a book? It can be a great way to add credibility, create a little extra income, and get that creative spark from inside of you out into the world. But there are a few things I've learned from self-publishing my own book that I want to share with you in today's episode. Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/136-tips-f...

Do you want to start your own business? Then think about how you can serve your own niche. That's what Mira Canion did when she discovered that she wanted a different kind of Spanish reader for her students. You can find a great business opportunity if you can identify a hole in the niche that you are currently working in or you see that that niche is underserved in a certain way. The benefits to...

Mira Canion, joins us today to share her inspiring journey as a teacher-turned-entrepreneur in the education industry. Mira's passion for teaching languages helped her to see a gap in the education niche and led her down the path of creating engaging and educational books for language learners. However, Mira faced numerous challenges along the way, from navigating the complexities of the business...

Making art can reduce your stress, improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and provide all kinds of other health benefits. So if you've been thinking about creating some art, tune in to this episode, where I share tips about how to get started creating more art. Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/133-how-to-learn-to-create-art/ =============================...

When I interviewed Sandra she shared how she discovered a new method of drawing that transformed her career and the impact that teaching others this technique has made on her life as well as her students. However, she faced significant setbacks along the way, including the tragic loss of her artwork and course materials in a house fire and the challenges of transitioning to online teaching during...

Sandra Angelo, is an artist who achieved great success after starting as a weak artist. Sandra shares her journey, from being turned down by a major publisher to creating a successful art course that earned her over $1 million. She discusses the therapeutic effects of art and how it can help individuals deal with grief, anxiety, and stress. Sandra also touches on the power of belief and choice in...

In episode 128, I talked to Steve Weaver, who found out later in life that he had dyslexia. This Quick Fix Friday is all about ways to spot dyslexia. And this might be as a late starter, or for someone in your life that you might know. Steve has a special interest in helping people learn about their dyslexia earlier when they're children so that they can have more success later in life. If you or...

Steve Weaver has had to overcome a lot in his life from dyslexia that wasn't diagnosed until very late in life to addiction to overcoming fear. How does he do it? He leans into research and works hard. I thought it was amazing that he really just leaned into that research and discovered the problem mostly on his own. And when the problem came to light, then he was really able to say, aha, that is...

Steve Weaver has gone through a lifetime of undiagnosed, untreated dyslexia. He shares with us his journey of overcoming challenges and finding success in comedy. Steve discusses the importance of early diagnosis for dyslexic children to prevent academic struggles, while also emphasizing the untapped creative talents that dyslexics possess. He opens up about his own struggles with substance abuse...

Would you like to start your own coaching business? Starting a coaching business is a great low-cost way to start a business. You may have some experience that you want to leverage to help others. Or you may just decide that you really like coaching and want to get deeper into it. In episode 125, I talked to Bernadette McClelland, who went from bankruptcy to becoming a superstar coach for Tony Rob...

What are you doing to invest in yourself even when you think you don't have the funds or the time? The answer to that question is one of my top takeaways from my interview with the ever-positive Bernadette McClelland. I think a lot of times we don't think about investing in ourselves. We look at a dollar amount on a program and we think that's too expensive, but we aren't doing the math in terms o...

After a devastating accident and bankruptcy, Bernadette McClelland spent the money saved under her mattress to start over again, investing in herself, becoming a coach with Tony Robbins, and going on to start her own coaching business. And then in her sixties, she and her husband decided to start over again, selling everything and move halfway around the world, coming to America. Listen in to toda...