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Password management is a necessary evil. You must have a password for every account you have online. It can be tough to keep track of it all. We're never 100% safe when it comes to password security. Hackers everywhere are looking for new and creative ways to cause havoc to our world. The best we can do is to implement best practices and always learning new ways to help protect ourselves and our c...

As I was looking at the memories that were popping up on my Facebook feed, I came across the pictures that Robert took of our massive yard sale back in 2011. Looking at those photos made me realize that every time we saw growth, we first downsized. Our dream was to break away from the traditional lifestyle that we knew for a lifestyle that awarded us the freedom to be more nomadic. We wanted to ha...

To leverage your time, it's smart to outsource your social media management. You may fear that once you delegate your social posts, that your messaging will no longer be uniquely you. Your social feed will no longer be as personal. In this episode, I cover three points when it comes to keeping your social feed personal, both from a business owner and an agency point of view. Highlights: Focus on y...

An essential part of growing any business is planning AND implementing your marketing strategy. Without marketing, you won't have a sustainable business. You must be able to attract your ideal client and maintain a steady flow of business or cash flow. Show highlights: Three reasons why most solopreneurs just starting out have trouble establishing a good marketing plan. Not focused Not consistent...

Just a few years ago, many people thought the concept of working from anywhere would be totally out of reach for them. The pandemic totally opened so many possibilities for remote work. Through the adversity that 2020 brought us, there also are a vast number of opportunities that have opened up to create a work from anywhere lifestyle. There has been a mindset shift in the workforce and in corpora...

Podcast production can be likened to the birth and raising of a child. At least that's how my friend, Dr. Michelle Deering pictures it. Leave it to a mother-daughter relationship specialist to make that type of analogy. Michelle has often called me her "podcast midwife" guiding her through the birth of her hit podcast, Mother Daughter Connections. It was an honor to give her help when and where sh...

Dr. Michelle Deering is no stranger to entrepreneurship. She had been running a traditional clinical office for years, but Dr. Deering is a curious individual. Traditional was not where she fit in. Dr. Deering believes that every mother and daughter should have a thriving loving relationship. Her passion on the subject led her to writing her book "What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters" then down...

Usually, to take significant action in our lives, there's a trigger moment. I'm sure you can lookback on your life and see specific events that made such an impression on you, that in a moment you had a mindset shift. You were determined to make a change. You arrived at the tipping point into taking action. In this episode, I share two significant events that changed the trajectory of my life and...

Most individuals who say they are sick and tired of their day jobs and want a different lifestyle will choose to stay miserable and stuck. It's easier to stay put in doing what you know than venture out and do something different to find what you do love. Plans are only achieved to the degree in which you IMPLEMENT! Achieving the freedom lifestyle you desire isn't easy and achieved overnight. It d...

Fran Groesbeck had taken her over 29 year of housewares industry experience and took the leap into becoming her own boss. She pushed through her fears of leaving a steady paycheck to create the business and lifestyle that had been living in her dreams. She uses her experience that includes product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and retail marketing into her marketing company, Ten Touch Crea...

There are many great reasons to start a podcast, five of which are... People are listening. Make a more personal connection with audience. You position yourself as an expert in your niche. Build your network. Potential to make money. The first and foremost thing you need to do before you start your podcast is to really evaluate your why. Although the above reasons are valid reasons to start a podc...

When it comes to recording and producing a podcast, there is a certain amount of gear you need. In this episode, I bring my sound engineer (and hubby), Robert Scrivener to the show as we talk about the equipment I use to record this show. The basics are: Microphone Headphones Recording Device Editing Software Below are links to the gear we mention in the episode. Enjoy! Go to Gayla Scrivener Blog...

I remember vividly the day that I made the decision to become a podcaster. It was the day that I was casually talking with Cliff Ravenscraft at a conference and he pushed me over the edge(in a good way). He motivated me to take the plunge and do it. Was it easy peasy? I'd have to say... no. Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY. In this episode, I share my top three growing lessons I've learned by starting...

We've all heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals. S for Specific. M for measurable. A for attainable. R for relevant. T for Time-based. In this episode, Marshall Townsend II joins me as we dive into talking about the right way in setting goals. I was a bit surprised at first with his take on the S.M.A.R.T. goal concept. S.M.A.R.T. goals have been drilled into us forever. Marshall takes us onto a different jour...

Chances are, you probably already know that you should be growing your email list. If not, then, I'm telling you, you should be growing your email list. There are many elements when it comes to content marketing but growing your email list should be your top priority. Each contact should be treated like gold. In this episode, I share practical and very doable ways to grow your email list. Discover...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Sheila Cornea. Sheila believes that everyone was created to make a unique contribution in this world. With a little bit of guts and a whole lot of tenacity, every dreamer can become a difference-maker. Her practical wisdom has made her a sought-after speaker, online educator, and leadership consultant. In addition to leading her own community, Gutsy...

Company branded email is a detail that shouldn't be overlooked when you are starting your own small business. Yet, it often is! No matter what stage you are in your business, if you are using a free email account (like gmail, yahoo, msn, etc.) it's time to STOP! This detail matters. In this episode, I share an experience I had that really left a negative impression on me from a business who should...

Pricing expert, Paul Klein of the Pricing is Positioning Podcast joins me this week to discuss how knowledge-based businesses should be pricing their services. If you struggle with being stuck in the antiquated hourly rate modeland feeling like you're never getting ahead, then this is most definitely the episode for you. Paul is a business consultant and entrepreneur. From his days as 1980s hair b...

Let's face it. Consistently creating content is not easy. It takes commitment. It takes time. It takes work. And sometimes it can be an uncomfortable process. Uncomfortable because there seems to be that looming deadline over your head and you're busy and unsure what to write or record. Listen as I share why sometimes it may be necessary to take a pause for the cause, so to speak. I gained a lot o...

Chances are, if you made any New Year's resolutions at all, at least one of them has to do with improving your finances. Often, we resolve that we are going to make a change, only to find ourselves discouraged at our progress. That's why I invited Founder and CEO of Freedom Financial Group, Marissa Nehlsen to share ways to jumpstart our 2021 financial successes. Marissa came from humble beginnings...

In my role as creative director, coach, and mentor in our content marketing agency, I know this to be true... no two clients are exactly the same. Their viewpoints, their goals, their perspectives, their missions are individual. All, however, see the benefit of making sure to use the opportunities of communication through online means to extend their reach and grow their businesses. With that said...

The new year has kicked off and one of the most popular resolutions revolves around living a healthier life. Whether it's starting a new diet, vowing to eat more leafy greens, or getting to the gym more often to get in shape, most of us have great intentions to make this year's health resolutions stick. We start with enthusiasm, then after a few weeks, those old habits creep their way back into ou...

What is your game-plan for 2021? Most certainly 2020 was interesting. It was an exceedingly difficult time for many. For others, it was a time of growth and discovery. Undoubtedly, all the changes and health concerns had all of us pushed out of our comfort zones. Although things don't magically change when the new year rings in.  Of course, the effects of the pandemic didn't magically disappear wh...

High-performance business mentor, podcaster, and author, Paul Higgins to joins me for today's episode. I met Paul through LinkedIn. You know how sometimes you'll get these weird connection requests and then when you accept them, you seem to get spammed with hard core sales messaging? It makes you a little leery in accepting connections out of the blue. Paul reached out to me through an email and a...