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Dustin Heiner talks about the many benefits of an emergency fund. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 935: [Part 1] An Emergency Fund Can Save You from Financial Disaster and Even Grow Your Business by Dustin Heiner Dustin is the founder of Master Passive Income, Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) and Successfully Unemployed. He is a real estate investor who was able to make enough passive...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about what to do when fear is stopping you from pursuing meaningful work Episode 934: When Fear is Stopping You From Pursuing Meaningful Work by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, f...

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly tells you how to "woo" your employees Episode 933: "Woo" Your Employees by Karl Staib Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and n...

Joanne Clark with Tinny Buddha shares 5 valid reasons to be a quitter Episode 932: 5 Valid Reasons to Be a Quitter by Joanne Clark Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaoffi...

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talk about how to determine the best side gig for you Episode 931: Hustling For Money: How Do I Determine the Best Side Gig? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a f...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about shutting down the food company she never started Episode 930: Shutting Down The Food Company I Never Started by Margo Aaron Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular c...

Marc Bilodeau talks about the importance of redefining work Episode 929: It's Time For Everyone to Redefine Work by Marc Bilodeau Marc Bilodeau started his blog to become a better writer, however, it has evolved into a place where he shares personal thoughts, experiences, and words of subjective wisdom. He is not an expert or certified in any of the subject matter, but hopes that his experiences a...

Christopher Dollard with The Gottman Institute talks about how to give effective feedback in the workplace Episode 928: How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace by Christopher Dollard The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and ma...

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio helps entrepreneurs declutter and create more positive energy Episode 927: Entrepreneurs: Declutter for Positive Energy by Jenny Lee Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the wa...

Tynan talks about how hard he actually works Episode 926: How Hard Do I Actually Work by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times...

Ryan Larson of First Line Fin talks about balancing family and work Episode 925: Family and Work - A Balancing Act by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan recognizes the importance of growing and preserving the assets accumulated for retirement and the need for reallocating those asse...

Rachael Kable shares signs of imposter syndrome. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 924: [Part 2] Signs of Imposter Syndrome and How it Holds You Back From Success by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live...

Rachael Kable shares signs of imposter syndrome. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 923: [Part 1] Signs of Imposter Syndrome and How it Holds You Back From Success by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live...

Christine Comaford teaches you how to be a corporate rock star and get the most from your entourage Episode 922: Be A Corporate Rock Star and Get The Most From Your Entourage by Christine Comaford Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadersh...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro tells you how to leverage work relationships to boost productivity Episode 921: Friends Indeed: Four Ways to Leverage Work Relationships to Boost Productivity Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company ded...

Antonella Pisani helps you address the grey market Episode 920: How To Address the Grey Market by Antonella Pisani Antonella brings more than 24 years of digital experience with a focus on e-commerce leadership and digital marketing. Prior to starting Eyeful, she held VP and SVP roles at companies including Proflowers, Guitar Center, JCPenney, and Fossil. Antonella is an avid traveler and photogra...

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog talks about how a home office can boost productivity Episode 919: How a Home Office Can Boost Your Productivity by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog...

Julie Morgenstern shares how to tackle big projects Episode 918: How to Tackle Big, Overwhelming Projects by Julie Morgenstern Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her missi...

Justin Harmon with EOFire shares his path towards making a difference and living life on his own terms Episode 917: My Path Towards Making a Difference and Living Life on My Own Terms by Justin Harmon John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with...

Molly Fletcher tells you how to hire the ultimate team building consultant Episode 916: How to Hire the Ultimate Team Building Consultant by Molly Fletcher Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent o...

Steven Young with I Will Teach You to Be Rich tells you why you should sell from your own platform Episode 915: Sell From Your Own Platform to Algorithm-Proof Your Business by Steven Young Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money,...

Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering why every company should have a mental health first aider and how to maintain work-life balance when starting a side hustle Episode 914: Why Every Company Should Have A Mental Health First Aider AND Work-Life Balance When Beginning a Side Hustle by Dr. Mariette Jansen Mariette Jansen, Ph. D., started a successful international corpora...

Carl Pullein shares the real perfect productivity system Episode 913: The Real Perfect Productivity System by Carl Pullein Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they c...

Lisa Jeffs shares 4 top skills digital marketers need to know Episode 912: Top Skills Digital Marketers Need To Know by Lisa Jeffs Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been featured in publication...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares lies we believe about success Episode 911: Two Lies We Believe About Success by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/lies-success/ Visit Me Online at O...