Making It with Jess Ekstrom

Sometimes our own way of thinking can get in the way of us achieving our own goals. Let's make life a little easier with a simple mindset shift. In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 mindset shifts you can copy to stop getting in your own way! 4 Mindset Shifts to Make Life Easier (1:26) 1. You before anything else. (1:38) 2. Care more about the system, less about the goal. (3:02) 3. Care more about wh...

You have permission to change who you are at any time. Isn't that crazy? You can determine who you are and what you want to be, along with how you approach situations. Ready to dive in? Let's figure out what your 2021 personality is with this simple quiz! 10 Questions to Decide What You Want Your 2021 Personality to Be (3:35) 1. Do you want to be a coach, player, or spectator? (3;42) 2. What peopl...

Happy New Year! Is 2021 the year you're looking to grow personally and professionally, without feeling overwhelmed with the goals you have in mind? In this episode of Business on the Bright Side, I'm sharing 3 ways to build momentum this year!  New Year’s Resolutions are a Load of Crap (1:45) Set goals and build momentum in 2021 : (2:41) Crafting a Mission Statement (2:45) Update your bio. (6:49)...

As we bring 2020 to a close, I’m sharing the details on all of the things that worked and didn’t work in my business and life amidst the pandemic. All of my businesses experienced very different moves in 2020. One business flatlined, one business quadrupled in sales, and another business started at zero. On a personal level, I was able to appreciate slowing down, creating new routines, and avoid t...

Are you facing a big decision in your life right now? It’s hard to make decisions that will impact your life! In this episode of Business on the Bright Side, I’m sharing how I approach big decision making! I’m also highlighting how we used this approach for our decision to uproot our lives and live in an airstream! Considering RV Living (1:29) List Making (4:16) How I Face Big Decision Making (3:5...

Do you find yourself stuck when it comes to creating shareable content? In this episode, I'm highlighting four things that you need to consider in order to strategize your content creation. Listen in as I highlight the importance of relatable and valuable content for your audience. 4 Things You Need to Think About (2:06) 1. Decide What You Want to be Known For 2. What’s the value you want to provi...

Do you ever find yourself lacking inspiration or struggling to get started on a new project? In this episode I'm sharing 3 questions to ask yourself when you're stuck! Three Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Stuck: (4:18) 1. Is this even what I really want? (4:18) 2. Could the outcome look different from what I originally imagined? (5:15) 3. Can I change the route on how I want to get there? (5...

Is your e-commerce brand ready for the fast-approaching holidays? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things you need to do to ensure your site is ready for the three big e-commerce holidays right around the corner! Holiday Habits for E-Commerce (1:36) Get your eCommerce Shop Ready for the Holidays (2:25) 1. Make sure that your website is ready to collect emails.(2:25) 2. Test your checkout process...

It's Chasing the Bright Side's first birthday! One year ago, I was on a press tour, sharing about how I'd poured so much into this book, and thinking about all of the potential lives this book could impact. What a year it has been! In today's episode, I'm sharing a quick teaser of chapter one! Listen in! Links jessekstrom.com/buy-the-book thebrightsideshop.com Review the transcript at businessonth...

Do you feel like 2020 is kicking your a** when it comes to your work or business? I'm here to remind you that these obstacles are all part of the process. In this episode, I'm sharing four ways to deal with tough work situations.  Shit Happens (3:45) Tough Work Situations that are Bound to Happen (3:45) 1. Remove Your Ego (3:45) 2. Understand that sometimes Plan B can be better than Plan A (6:33)...

Do you know your money story? While you may realize it, you've got one! In this episode, I'm diving into my money story, how it developed stress around money for me, and how that impacted my business. So sit back, and let's dive into your money story! Love/Hate Relationships with Money (1:32) My Money Story (1:58) Look at the numbers. What are they telling you? (4:18) Understanding at KPIs and Pat...

Are you heading into an interview for a potential job or opportunity? Want to stand out from the other candidates, while also growing from the interview itself? I’m sharing the one question you NEED to ask during your next interview! Listen in! Interview Question: Is there any reason why I wouldn’t get this job? (2:40) Follow Up Question: Because if there are any flags or concerns, I would like to...

Do you have a story you want to share with the world, but aren't sure it's worth telling? I believe that every story has a purpose, but how you tell it will impact how it's received. In today's episode, I'm sharing four things to remember in order to properly tell your story! Monetizing Your Story (:49) Paid Speaking Engagements (:58) Publishing Books (1:02) Finding Your Story (1:30) One Single Ex...

Are you ready to turn your speaking gigs into more than just a hobby? Turn it into income and add professional speaker to your bio! In today's episode I'm sharing the two things that you need to start doing in order to transition from free speaker to paid speaker. How to Transition from Free Speaking to Paid Speaking (2:38) 2 Questions to Ask Yourself (3:03) Are you using your story to tell or to...

Are you approaching the tasks in your business proactively or reactively? If you're treating your business like a game of pinball, where you're just doing what you can to ensure you don't lose the ball, you're being reactive. Instead, consider ways you can treat your business like a game of bowling, where you're always focused on the strategy of knocking down the pins. Listen in as I share three w...

I believe that everyone has a story to share on their experiences in life and business! With the self-help genre booming right now, I'd love to help more women authors line the shelves at Target! If you have something to say, I want to help you get it on paper and published! In this episode, I'm sharing the five things you need to think about when publishing your non-fiction book! Meeting Bob Goff...

Is your ambition fueled by positivity? I’ve come to realize that ambition comes in two forms, inspired and anxious. Not only can you feel a difference in these two types of motivation, but you can also see a difference in the end result. In this episode, I’m sharing about these two types of ambition and what each approach is fueled by. Morning Productivity (1:20) Two Types of Ambition : (4:57) Ins...

Camping was never really my favorite adventure as a child, but my family went ALL THE TIME. As an adult, I’ve grown to love camping — I mean, I live full-time in an airstream these days. Looking bad on all of the camping and hiking adventures from the past, I’ve realized that camping has actually taught me a really valuable lesson on the type of leader I want to be. Listen in as I share the two ty...

Do you have a business idea you’ve been sitting on, but want to explore? In this very first episode of Business on the Bright Side, I’m discussing three steps you should take right now to pursue your idea! Listen in as I share how I approached launching Headbands of Hope in college, even before I knew anything about business. Let’s launch your idea! 3 Steps to Pursue Your Business Ideas: (3:24) Wr...