None of Your Business

As entrepreneurs, let's stop lying--- we're here to MAKE MONEY. Making money can feel like a personal journey that's filled with highs and lows, though. We might start businesses to build wealth, but when it comes down to it, knowing how to use money in smart and effective ways, plus knowing how to act, and feel around money is an art form...and a lifelong process of learning. That's why I'm so gr...

As great as entrepreneurship can be, it can also take a mental toll if you're not intentional about taking care of yourself. Burnt out brains don't do anyone any good and mental health problems like depression and anxiety can prevent you from achieving the very success you seek. You should plan regular mental check-ins with yourself, schedule time out to do activities that bring you joy and make s...

The Law of Attraction is a popular belief that suggests that like energies attract like results. It's often described as "what you put out into the universe, you get back". In general, people tend to think of the Law of Attraction as a simple means of getting what they want; they just have to put out positive energy and their desires will be fulfilled. Although this idea can be empowering in some...

Are you a good "first date"? I won't even wait for your answer because I know it's a YES in your head, haha. I'm just teasing ya. Today's a good day to talk about it though! Nowadays, first dates can come from both traditional and online dating. Whether it's a swipe right or an intro from your Grandma, here's a cheeky convo to steer you in the right direction. With me is Yury, a guy I respect a lo...

In July 2021, I moved to Playa del Carmen, Mexico because it was "somewhere new, and a timezone where I can run my business easily". [Context: I serve mostly US/ Canada clients in my subscription-based outsourcing company - www.proximityoutsourcing.com.] Plus, I was in a new relationship and I wanted a "fresh start". That relationship quickly ended though, and I was stuck with a 90-day lease. I de...

Dating someone with a large age gap brings a unique set of challenges. Perhaps the biggest issue is navigating through the complex social norms and expectations that age differences create when dating. When you add business dealings to the equation, it can be even more challenging. After all, age gaps don't just come with age-related differences in tastes and expectations, they also come with diff...

"Rooting for the Underdog" is a well-loved concept in the entrepreneur world. We love hearing these hero stories that remind us that anyone who's had massive amounts of success got there not because they were special, had exceptional IQ, or born into a rich family. There's a lot to earn and learn from people who have experieneced the opposite and yet they managed to get themselves out of that rut....

As entrepreneurs, we usually regard ourselves as "smart", or at least "smarter" than our peers. Don't look at me like that-- you know this, you've done this many times. When we solve certain problems and get paid handsomely for it, we have this pride about the way we do things, which makes us forget how we can be "intellectually vulnerable" in other areas of our lives. Then one day, we do....STUPI...

Ah, freedom. The concept of having the independence to do whatever you want has been celebrated throughout history. As an entrepreneur, achieving true freedom is an exciting and attainable goal—if you’re willing to put in the work. One lovely afternoon, Author, Copywriter, and Copy Coach Lana Sova and I sat to discuss about her quest for freedom, different ways people look at it, and how people of...

In this special solo episode, I shared about my top 10 learnings and reflections from 2022. It was such an iconic year for me -- quit as a CEO, rebuilt my own outsourcing company, quit alcohol, quit TV, donated my eggs, participated in a major poker tournament, took care of my health more than ever, smiled more, cooked more, first anniversary of donating to charity on a regular basis (woop woop!)...

Happy New Year, procrastinators! Just kidding. :) But we can all admit everyone has a little bit of procrastinator in them. The one who resists discipline a few times a day. The one who clearly sees the rewards of a routine, of order, and of consistency... yet we almost never make it perfect. The good news is, we don't have to "make it perfect". We just have to view discipline in a different light...

As an entrepreneur, one of the things which will literally make or break your future, is having a good life partner. We've heard of spouses, girlfriends, and boyfriends causing havoc in the mental state of a business owner, and how that bleeds into the decisions they make in the business. Noooo-- we don't want that! So on a chill Sunday evening, I sat down to chat with newlyweds Jesse and Janine S...

I've "seen Lauren around" through common friends of social media and we've liked each other's posts...but what really sealed our friendship is when we got scammed by the same person! So in this episode, we decided to talk about that experience and treated it as a therapy session (lol) to let all our feelings out, tell you how it happend, and help you avoid these scams and fake friendships altogeth...

We're doing a different take on negotiation and persuasion by talking to one of the smartest marketing minds I know - Uli. As a marketing technologist and certified Ontraport/Infusionsoft/Clickfunnels consultant, Uli Iserloh has been advising entrepreneurs and organizations on marketing strategy and marketing technology for over 17 years — specializing in building automated marketing systems that...

With Christmas around the corner, my friend Jesse and I thought that it would be fun and meaningful to discuss office Christmas parties! I'm sure all of my business owners would be interested in discussing... Why it's important and how to make it meaningful more than just a box to tick during this season We should include HR in the party! Not just make it their job Easy tips on making the planning...

I can't count how many seminars I've done off of this topic. I just love it so much! :) When managing a home, multiple businesses, spa schedules, and making sure you're still sleeping 8 hours a night seems like a delicate juggle, you need to have all the goods. So here they are -- my TOP 15 Time Management Tips and Principles. I have also coached my team through these, and they're guaranteed to ma...

Let's talk about money. Because we probably need to talk about it more anyway. Whatever your background is and whatever money situation you're in, you're bound to learn something new in this podcast with one of my good friends, Paul Halme. In this podcast episode, we discussed: Common beliefs about money, doesn't matter if you grew up in America or in a developing country How to inspire your child...

Author and functional medicine practitioner Lisabeth Lent sits with us to talk about how, as entrepreneurs, we can use sleep to optimize our performance in business, and enjoy life more. Warning: there are some controversial health takes here especially with how we feel about the pandemic ;) But you'll probably like that anyway. In this episode, Lisabeth shares -Lisa's story of going from having c...

Paul Tokgozoglu is a martial artist, podcast creator, and business developer. After a lifetime of struggling with autism and OCD, Paul resolved to master his mental health. Through a journey of self discovery, Paul realized that the lifestyle of a martial artist provided the best possible outlet for improving his mental health and becoming a better person. In this intimate conversation about marti...

Because you asked for it, here are my TOP 15 ways to maintain great, clear skin, a healthy body inside out, avoid wrinkles, and make sure that you're hotter than your high school bully. Bonus: some of my favorite products right now. Listen til the end and take down notes. Enjoy!

Tons of travelling entrepreneurs have fully embraced the use of Airbnbs. I bet you've had your own experiences too! In this story-rich episode, I was able to force my friend Arne Giske, to share his Airbnb experience from staying in over 100 homes around the world. In this episode, we rekindled our most memorable travel stories and talked about: What attracted Arne to the idea of renting Airbnbs v...

Have you always thought about what it's really like to write a book? In this episode, we'll peel back the curtains and hear real-life stories about book writing, publishing, promotions, and all the emotional roller coasters that go with it, with rockstar Writer, Editor, and Book Publication Consultant, Melissa Drake. Over iced teas by the pool, we chatted about Most common misconceptions about wri...

Let two very different flavors of "alpha women" delight you in this meaningful chat about what it really means to live with, work with, love, and appreciate alpha women. In this episode we touched on: How we define "alpha women"  How we move with high standards for ourselves and the people around us  Why it doens’t work for some women who are smart, hot, and all that - what men really look for in...

What does it really mean to be feminine? Be feminine in business? How do you use this to your advantage? These questions and more, on a laugh-filled and heart-led conversation with star business and marketing coach, Jaimie Sarah. In this episode we talked about the following: Advantages of being a woman in business Feminine vs. masculine activities in business (and a way to focus on what you only...

I grew up reading books. My dad was insistent on me developing a reading habit so he spoiled me with books. I grew up not watching TV during school days, and not even wanting to during Fridays. I genuinely loved reading books. In this episode, I'm going to share: The book that changed my life (I have a tattoo of it!) How I started my reading habit and how you can, too How everyone is actually a "r...