Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

Do you have big visions and big dreams for your business? Do you also feel overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to start? Well, you aren’t alone, and you certainly aren’t without help! I want you to learn how to build a strong foundation and prioritize what’s necessary to build the momentum to fast track your business to success.    In this episode, I am talking to Jess Ainsworth, an onl...

Are you wondering where you should travel to in 2021 as a digital nomad? Whether it’s for one month, six months, or a year, choosing your destination is more than just pointing your finger at a map and buying a plane ticket.    When you’re running a business online, you need to consider things like cost of living, WiFi connections, accessibility, community, culture, and so much more.    In this ep...

How can you make your business journey as smooth as possible? Well, for a start, you can learn from my mistakes! Don’t get me wrong, in my first year of business, I’ve made multiple six-figures, but I still experienced the ups and downs that only come with being an entrepreneur.    Today I want to share those reflections and takeaways of running a business with you so that you can (hopefully) avoi...

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? The short answer is YES. The long answer is that you need to understand the habits and traits of success and make them part of who you are and how you operate to achieve your version of success.    In this episode, I am giving you the top 11 habits and traits that every successful entrepreneur has, what makes them necessary for success, an...

Balancing your time and energy - no matter how busy life gets - is 100% possible!. Whether you are a mom, have a nine to five, or just have a lot happening in your life, running a business really is about finding that unique balance to you. By setting boundaries and adjusting your mindset, you can achieve success and balance in your business and life.   Today I am talking with Cara Barone, a multi...

How do you make sure that your business is scalable and still providing you the lifestyle you dreamed of? Part two of this two-part episode series is all about transitioning from a one-woman show to a CEO and looking into the details of how to scale your business and what it actually looks like behind the scenes to run and sustain a multiple six-figure business. So if you have not listened to part...

Do you know what it takes to step out of the one-woman show and into the role of CEO? Sometimes, we spend so much time spinning our wheels trying to tick all the boxes of running a business and not enough time asking ourselves what our purpose is with our actions. Finding intentionality and alignment in your business is part of what it truly means to be a CEO and grow a business with sustainabilit...

How do you build a strong brand that is (1) rooted in your values, (2) combines your purpose with your passion, (3) differentiates you from the crowd, AND (4) helps you design a profitable business? Today’s guest has nailed this question time and again for both herself and her clients - and she’s here to share her answer + her valuable insight on all things marketing, branding, and PR.    Today I...

Are you ready to fine-tune and drastically improve your marketing strategies so you can truly connect with and communicate your offers to your audience? It’s time to stop shooting in the dark when it comes to marketing and start incorporating NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) techniques into your service-based business ASAP.    In this episode, I am deep diving into specific NLP concepts that wil...

Building a business of magnitude comes with some pretty uncomfortable truths that business owners and CEO’s need to address as they scale their businesses. I’m not shying away from telling you the hard truths - because it’s important to realize that growing a multiple six-figure business takes a lot of freakin’ work! But it is 100% worth it, and it is 100% possible.   In this episode, I am unpacki...

Creating more offers, serving more people, and generating more revenue are NOT the key elements to scaling to multiple six-figures. Yep, I said it - the truth is out there! If you want to sustainably scale and grow your business to multiple six-figures, you need to set up efficient systems and start outsourcing! I know it’s not very sexy, but it’s so, so important.    In this episode, I am deep di...

Having no plan is often the best plan of all. As an entrepreneur looking to scale and grow a successful business, this statement might seem a little shocking, right? Well, what if I told you that “winging it” and taking action beats a well-laid plan every single time? That’s exactly what my guest has done in her 20+ year career: she’s mastered the art of stepping into uncertainty with confidence a...

Take your launch game to the next level and ensure you sell out by nailing these top 5 things! My first launch ever was a 10k launch, and from there, we've now had consistent 70k + launches throughout this year that sell out time and time again. However, what makes a launch sell out at any level?   There are five main things that really, really stand out to me as crucial to making your launch sell...

Are you struggling to hit those $5k months consistently in your business? You’re not alone! I’ve worked with so many entrepreneurs who are struggling to build a solid foundation that will help them scale and grow their business to success. Whether it’s mindset work, building up confidence levels, or a lack of self-discipline, you, as a business owner, might be subconsciously holding yourself back...

When is the right time to start a second business or introduce a new idea into your business model? Well, if you’re waiting around for the “right” time, you probably will never do it because there is never a “right” time to do anything - especially as an entrepreneur. Sometimes you just have to go for it and take the leap even if you are nowhere near ready! That’s exactly what my FIRST podcast gue...

Why did I leave America? And why do I not want to go back? The short answer is: I just don't want to . The long answer is revealed and explained in this very personal episode! Today I am sharing my reasons for leaving America to live, work, and enjoy life abroad, why I am so happy with this decision, and why I’ll probably never move back.  Not only has living abroad helped me understand different...

Did you know that no one actually knows what they are doing when running a business? Entrepreneurial life is a journey full of trials and errors, and it’s about time we embrace them with confidence! In this episode, I am giving you my top secrets for overcoming this paralyzing fear of both inaction and imposter syndrome so that you can start to make a positive mindset shift and go out there and sl...

Do you want to start your business on the best foot possible and learn from an entrepreneur that’s gone before you? Well, you can! In this episode, I'm dissecting the top 15 things I wish I’d known before starting my business and what you can do to avoid them in your entrepreneurial journey. I am giving you my best tips to create a profitable and successful business that allows you to have the lif...

Are you ready to scale your business and make those $50k CASH months? In this episode, I'm talking about why a $50k is more achievable than you think and how showing up consistently and building momentum behind your offers or launches will help you reach these big cash month goals.  Today, I am unveiling the strategy behind my own $50k cash month so you can learn from me and implement my top tips...

Did you know that having a Plan B can hold you back from success? In this episode, I'm deep-diving into psychology, human motivation, explaining the dangers of having a plan B, and telling you which mindset shift you need to make to reach your goals. We’ll talk about why having a security plan can hinder our business growth and keep us from pushing ourselves to our fullest potential. If you’re rea...

What does it really take to scale a multiple six-figure businesses in under a year? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and diving deep into raw, real insights on how I built a multiple six-figure business in just 10 months. I am going to talk about some of the key things that I did to grow my own business so quickly and how to get super intentional on your goals so you can skyrocket you...

Are you wondering how the heck you can balance traveling full time AND running a profitable online business? In this episode, I’m sharing my top eight insights on balancing being an entrepreneur running a profitable business and traveling the world. These tips have made all the difference for me as a digital nomad and have helped me experience the freedom and ability to travel while still running...

Are you stuck trying to figure out how to land clients using Instagram? In today’s episode, I tell you exactly how to build your brand on Instagram, capitalize on IG stories, and get hot leads popping into your DM’s on autopilot. I know how to make this happen with your business because I use these exact strategies for mine!  Instagram is one of my favorite ways to sell to and meet new clients. Wi...

Are you tired of being stuck in the corporate grind wishing you were on Bali’s sandy beaches for more than just those measly 8 PTO days? In this first episode of the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast, I am diving into my personal journey as a digital nomad and why I decided to start my own business and live a Laptop Lifestyle. While living and traveling abroad has been a dream come true for me, I still had...

Welcome to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast! I want you to leave with actionable strategies, have an abundance of knowledge and perspectives, and full confidence to go fearlessly chase after your dreams and create your freedom lifestyle.