Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-your-goal-shouldnt-be-to-hit-6-figures/id1529443551?i=1000509215230   Summary Building...

In today's episode, we're diving into the natural and raw aspects of the mindset at things that entrepreneurs struggle with at every single level.    Our guest expert Topsie VandenBosch is a mindset and emotional intelligence expert. She will be talking with you today about her different opinions and experiences on these matters.    Topsie is not only a mindset and emotional intelligence coach but...

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes. If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-laptop-lifestyle-podcast/id1529443551?i=1000558588676   Summary There are two big things...

As business owners, we find we are usually lacking a very key component in life: time. I found myself drifting into a sea of chaos and the one thing I knew I needed was a break.  Breaking away from your current reality to focus on your mental and physical well-being is completely acceptable. I've readjusted my priorities A LOT and did a lot of healing during this time - being stable was helpful an...

For the past 2 years I’ve been struggling with major burnout but it was also more than that. I realized I had actually fallen back into addiction for the 3rd time in my life. No one could help me. I could not help myself: I had completely lost control. And while most people don't neccessarily end up in addiction cycles, there is a scary truth among so many high achieving entrepreneurs happening BT...

POV: You're washing off the day in a relaxing bubble bath. Your phone notifications go off; someone on the other end eagerly wants to purchase a five-figure package from you.    This is the beauty of high-ticket sales and the reality for our guest Jessica Sealy. Jessica is a sales + leadership coach on a mission to build financially independent leaders who make a wild income + impact in the online...

Many of you in my audience have been expressing feeling stuck in one way or another. All of us in this entrepreneur online space have also been experiencing many changes within the industry. Even if it's not that, this is a natural season of entrepreneurship, and sometimes it's a day, sometimes it's a week, sometimes it's months.     In this episode, we will talk about what it means to be stuck, w...

Today's guest Ashley Pollard has over ten years of working experience in corporate in the cutthroat fashion industry in New York City. Now Ashley runs an agency that helps female-led businesses to grow to six and seven figures. She also has a wellness company and two podcasts.    In this episode, we chat all things productivity, growth, data-driven decisions, and, more importantly, some perspectiv...

Let's say you strip away all of the labels you use to describe yourself and that society uses to describe you... who are you? A substantial question to try to unpack, but we've got some excellent angles and perspectives.    Labels have alot of power over us, which we will be diving into in this episode. I want to discuss the importance of recognizing the labels we identify with, uncovering how thi...

With today's guest, we are diving into a little something else that I genuinely think is the ultimate superpower for you to tap into in literally every area of your business. Feelings are the basis of marketing, sales, and client delivery. Feelings are what magnetize your desires. Feelings will let you know if you are headed in the right direction.    Jackie Simek boldly believes that feelings are...

The way that people are buying and making purchasing decisions is changing. Not only is the entrepreneur bubble that we're in going through massive shifts, but overall, people are shifting how they are responding to marketing and sales tactics. We will unpack this with today's guest, who is an expert on revolutionizing how we treat marketing sales and money mindset, especially with my women entrep...

Once you've reached a particular phase in your business, the common question is, "If you had to start over, what would you do?"    I've been thinking lately about what I would do differently if I were to start my business again or If I was a student going through my LLB program. In this episode, I'm going to go down the list of all the different things that I kind of thought of what I would do dif...

"The most dangerous place to be is an indecision." If you want significant results, you've got to make big moves; risk-taking and taking action! No matter what level of entrepreneurship you're at, if you are a six-figure business owner or considering leaving your 9-5 job to start a business, you will be assessing the risk of what it takes to achieve your goals.   In this episode, I want to unpack...

As an entrepreneur, you get challenged, pushed, and folded in so many ways, so you can't really have all the conversations about entrepreneurship and being a CEO without talking about the person behind the company. In today's episode, I am getting vulnerable with you; I'm sharing something online that I have never publicly shared, and while it may not be the most lighthearted or fun episode, it's...

You didn't start a business to learn Instagram hacks and tech tips. You created a company to build a life full of freedom and limitless potential - There came the point in your life where you just knew you were made for more. We're back, and today I will be introducing you to the new brand and podcast! Formally known as 'Laptop Lifestyle Podcast, ' we have rebranded our company, vision, and podcas...

There are many go-to people in every nook and cranny of a specific type of market; there is probably at least one 'go-to' person that comes to mind in the niche or industry that is relevant to you. Today we're going to be talking about a whole different way of standing out and how to position yourself and position your business as a high-level, high-ticket, go-to brand in your industry.    In this...

Every time someone doesn't sign up with me, there is that thought in the back of my mind that wonders what the tipping point could have been? I know that this is the same for most people, and as much as I love some buyers psych, I wanted to share a different perspective on this topic.    I have recently done market research and interviewed over 20 multi six and seven-figure entrepreneurs to discus...

I genuinely believe that many people have good intentions within this industry, so why have we gotten to this point where many people have lost trust in coaches, programs, and courses? Today, I intend to open up the conversation about having a bad experience with coaches or services providers who didn't meet expectations. I will discuss this from two perspectives, both as a seller and a buyer.   ...

No matter what your business is, sales is most likely one of the essential parts of your business. For any business owner, to make money, you're going to need to learn how to sell, and yet alot of people tend to find sales and launching stressful. Well, Today's guest is here to change your sales perspective, so you can feel energized and excited to sell out your launches.    Rachel Spencer is a 7-...

Up until junior college, I had planned to get into the FBI. I had family relations within the FBI, and I had alot of interest in pursuing that as a potential Career Path. I was lucky enough to take a criminal science course in school. Over a matter of time, I did some training at FBI locations on negotiation, shooting, crime, scene Investigation, hostage situations, hostage negotiation, and more....

No matter what stage of business you're at, you've probably at some point questioned yourself when there had been uncertainty around the outcomes of situations. You may have even observed and replicated the actions of others in your industry or have had times where you have had to lean into self-trust to make decisions.    Today I will be talking with Jen Hartmann, the CEO of a boutique marketing...

Welcome to the first little reveal of my new brand. If you're listening to this episode in real-time - over the next few weeks, you'll be seeing my current company grow and expand. The motto of my new brand is 'made for more,' and my word of the year is 'bigger.' I'm paralleling together this idea of deep knowing and craving more. I know every one of you has had a tipping point where you realized...

Having a solid brand can set you apart from your competitors, and it plays a significant role in attracting your ideal clients, so what makes a brand powerful? That's what today's episode is all about. I am bringing on past LBB students who now run thriving businesses to discuss branding.   In this episode, we will compare, contrast, and dive into examples of how different women have built compell...

Typically when setting goals and visions for the new year, we, as humans, are naturally very idealistic. However, as the new year rolls in and we line up our highlighters and vision boards, it's only so long until we fall into old patterns and behaviors and learn that this is not enough to help you reach your goals. We need to acknowledge and address how we're spending our time and what needs to c...

We've heard the basics of marketing to potential clients. When we start our business journey, we're taught to uncover and target pain points, and as great as this is, it can only get you so far. Uncovering and owning your brand story and messaging is a powerful way to set yourself apart from other businesses or brands.  Today's guest Jennifer Spivak is the CEO of an all-female Facebook and Instagr...