Late Starters Club

Leaders don't stop learning. In episode 122, I talked to Lori Bush who took Rodan and Fields to a billion-dollar company as the CEO, and one thing that struck me was how much she loved learning. And while I find it really hard to pick leadership books because I think that leaders have to develop themselves in so many different ways and learn so many different things that it's hard to say what's a...

Don't be afraid to change direction. That's one of the top takeaways I got from Lori Bush. Lori Bush has led a remarkable life and she has had lots of growth opportunities. She's not afraid to change direction when she needed to. Between her leading Rodan + Fields to a billion-dollar company. To successfully getting through a cancer diagnosis, and now without planning launching a brand new integra...

For Lori Bush it seems to be a bit of a gift to start over again from zero. Join me as we talk about what it took to relaunch Rodan & Fields and take it to a billion-dollar company, to the launch (and soon relaunch) of Solvasa her latest beauty brand to launching the next midlife podcast "Better Half." So many amazing lessons to learn. Lori Bush is a beauty and wellness entrepreneur, executive and...

Are you considering launching an online course? Today I want to talk about three different course models that you can use when creating an online course and some of the advantages/disadvantages of each.  The three models I discuss are evergreen, open/close cart and live launching. Tune in! Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/121-3-types-of-online-course...

How do you bring your message to millions? In episode 119, we interviewed Dr. Mary Barbera, she fell into the world of autism when her oldest son was diagnosed with autism at a young age. She had been a nurse and hadn't thought to become an autism expert. But her passion and her guiding light for turning autism around has changed the way she has evolved her career and she has become an advocate fo...

What if you had a powerful mission to reach millions of people with a message? My guest today, Dr. Mary Barbera, has had an unconventional path to becoming an evangelist to help turn autism around. She went from nurse to occupational therapist to PhD to international speaker, author, podcaster, and course creator, and she has done most of this in her forties and fifties. Dr. Mary Barbera has chang...

If you are somebody who is multi-passionate, how do you find the time to fit all of your passions into a day, a week, a month, or a year? In this Quick Fix Friday episode, we're gonna talk about time management and how that can work around your multi-passions. Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/118-time-management-tips/ ================================...

In episode 116, we interviewed Andrea Vahl, and if you haven't quite realized everything that Andrea does, let me just recap it for you. She is a business owner, a speaker, a consultant, a course creator, an actress, a standup comedian, a world traveler and a YouTube edutainer. She has done all of it along with being your podcast host. So what is it that we can take away from somebody who has so m...

Author, Business Owner, Actor, Standup Comedian, Speaker, Camp Gladiator competitor, podcast host, and world traveler is just the short list of accolades today's guest has accomplished in her midlife. In today's episode your host, Andrea Vahl, has agreed to be interviewed and share her wisdom about what it takes to follow your curiosity, create your own opportunities, and not let anyone stand in y...

Are you looking to hire a virtual assistant or executive assistant and want some great tips? In this episode, I will share not only my tips on how to find a great virtual assistant but also ideas on how to get started working together right away.  Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/115-tips-for-hiring-a-virtual-assistant/ ==============================...

In episode 113, I talked to Stephanie and Ethan Bull, who started a brand new business that they knew they were going to be successful because it was a hole in the market that their experience could serve well. But how do you find a hole in the market that you can serve? In this episode I will give you some questions to ask yourself to help you find your unique market and how you can serve them in...

So you've just been laid off from your job. You've got a wife and kid at home, and you're in a new city. Does the thought occur to you to start a brand new business with your spouse? Maybe not, but it's just the risk that Ethan and Stephanie Bull took in starting their pro-assisting remote assistance business. Listen to today's interview and learn about what it took to get them started and what it...

Are you afraid of selling in your business? Is your fear of selling holding your business back? Do you worry that you're going to appear sleazy if you try and sell? In today's episode of Quick Fix Friday, I'm going to give you four ways to reframe your thoughts about selling. Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/112-4-ways-to-reframe-your-thoughts-about-...

Do you need to get permission to pivot into something new in midlife? Absolutely Not! My friend Jill Konrath went from high school teacher to sales rep to consultant to author and speaker, and now she's launching a movement with whatsreallypossible.com. She didn't get permission from someone to make these big changes and big pivots in her life. She just leaned into them as they were presented to h...

Jill Konrath is a force of nature. In her fifties, she became an internationally recognized sales expert, training all over the world. And now in her seventies, she is launching a new venture called What's Really Possible. Listen in as we dive into her journey and how she's really done it. Jill Konrath loves to tackle new challenges. In 2023, she launched WhatsReallyPossible.com to engage people i...

Journaling can be a powerful tool to help entrepreneurs break through barriers and grow their businesses. Here are four categories that I like to look at when I'm trying to work through issues in my personal life or business. Listen or check out the show notes to get the specific questions. Mindset and Energy (01:49) Big Picture Possibilities (03:37) Goal Setting (04:16) Solving a Specific Problem...

Are you living intentionally? That's the question I found myself asking after my interview with Tina Brandau.  In episode 107, I talked to Tina Brandau, who was hit by a tree while on a run, and she had to relearn how to walk, how to talk, everything. She got a second chance at life the few rarely get to have. And I couldn't help but think how amazing it was to come back from that kind of injury a...

At 40 years old Tina was struck in the head by a falling tree while training for a marathon and was given a rare second chance at life that few ever receive. She talks about what it was like to see the world through the eyes of the mind of a seven-year-old child. Then inspires us with how she reinvented herself again once she realized that there was more she could bring into the world. This interv...

If you are thinking about a permanent move abroad, consider these 6 tips from my friend Suzanne Blons who made the from the US to Ecuador. Tip 1 - 01:27 Tip 2 - 01:45 Tip 3 - 02:12 Tip 4 - 02:55 Tip 5 - 03:26 Tip 6 - 03:44 Get the show notes and resources on our website at: https://latestartersclub.com/106-6-tips-to-move-abroad-permanently/ ========================================== Episode Sponso...

What does it look like to change your finances, to fund your dream? In episode 104, I talked to my friend Suzanne Blons,   @SuzanneTheBeautyShaman  , and she dove deeper into what she did to really change her finances so that she could move to Ecuador. Sometimes if you have a big dream or you want to start something new, we have to focus on our finances so that we feel safe and prepared to make bi...

What if instead of letting our age bring us down we embrace it and choose how we want to age? My guest today, Suzanne Blons, is a perfect example of how to embrace middle age as she launches an online business and moves to Ecuador. She talks about what it takes to make these changes and the life lessons she has learned along the way.  Suzanne Blons is The Beauty Shaman, former Revlon Charlie Girl,...

Are you getting ready to do your first comedy open mic? Great! I have 5 tips to help you make the most of your experience! ✨Visit the open mic first to get the lay of the land ✨Prepare your set with actual jokes and practice (don't just wing it) ✨Get there early to sign up and introduce yourself to the host ✨Don't invite all your friends and then leave right after your set ✨Move the mic stand...

Is it time to stop making excuses and finally do the thing that you've always said you wanted to do? Yes, yes it is! That's my top takeaway from Jay Donaldson in episode 101. He started standup comedy when he was 50 and he was so glad to push past his excuses.  Listen in to hear all of my top takeaways and some of my tips for getting started in standup comedy. =====================================...

Do you think it's too late to get started as a comedian? It's not. You have plenty of time and plenty of time to grow your standup comedy career, even if you're 50. Today I interviewed Jay Donaldson who performed his first open mic just as the pandemic hit. But the bug to perform bit and he used the lockdown to his advantage. Now he is out and performing all over town. Jay Donaldson is a comedian...

We made it!!! It is episode 100 and I want to celebrate by sharing with you some of my favorite takeaways from all of the interviews I've conducted so far. I am just getting started with this podcast and I can't wait to dive into more interviews and give you even more inspiration. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have because it's been amazing, and thank you so much for listening. I really...