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Jay Harrington of Life and Whim talks about how to run a virtual business from anywhere. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 535: [Part 1] How to Run a Virtual Business from Anywhere by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Entrepreneurship Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the...

Christopher Wallace with Dig to Fly talks about working with irritating people Episode 534: The Zen of Working With Irritating People by Christopher Wallace with Dig To Fly on Interpersonal Skills 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...

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares the most dangerous words your customer can say  Episode 533: The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say by JL Collins on How to Be Successful At Selling Mr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing...

Cal Newport shares two short posts covering how many hours you have to work before feeling productive, and pursuing metrics that matter Episode 532: How Many Hours Do You Have to Work to Feel Productive AND Pursue Metrics that Matter by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previou...

Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter tells you to stop makes excuses, and to make choices instead Episode 531: Stop Making Excuses, Make Choices Instead by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on How to Get Started Stephen is a solopreneur business coach and founder of Life Skills That Matter. He is an advocate for your inner voice to help you finally create work that works for you! He’s...

Steve Pavlina talks about conscious growth and business development Episode 530: Impossible Invitations by Steve Pavlina on Conscious Growth & Business Development Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articl...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about what it really takes to build influence Episode 529: What It Really Takes to Build Influence by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Building A Platform 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...

Dr. Benjamin Ritter of LFY Consulting talks about the dangers of searching for meaningful work Episode 528: The Dangers of Searching for Meaningful Work: A Letter to Employers and Employees by Dr. Benjamin Ritter LFY Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, offers leadership, career, and empowerment coaching and consulting services for senior leaders and entrepreneurs that feel stuck or u...

Robert Farrington of The College Investor tells you why you shouldn't be afraid to quit a job you hate Episode 527: Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Quit a Job You Hate by Robert Farrington of The College Investor Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smar...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits tells you how creativity works and how to do it Episode 526: How Creativity Works, & How to Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Behind the Creative Process  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, find...

Seth Godin compares direct marketing with the "other kind" of marketing Episode 525: Direct Marketing (And the Other Kind) by Seth Godin on Advertising & Sponsorship Decisions Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What...

Ryan H. Law tells you why you should throw away your charts full of numbers Episode 524: You Should Throw Away Your Charts Full of Numbers: Here’s Why by Ryan H Law on Selling Strategies Ryan’s goal is to teach financial planners, coaches, and counselors how to use simple, evidence-based action steps to provide outstanding client care.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares 8 signs you're doing marketing wrong Episode 523: 8 Signs You're Doing Marketing Wrong by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Digital Marketing Plans Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of th...

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares 5 common small business mistakes he made early on with his online store. This is part 2 of 2 Episode 522: [Part 2] 5 Common Small Business Mistakes We Made Early On With Our Online Store by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but...

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares 5 common small business mistakes he made early on with his online store. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 521: [Part 1] 5 Common Small Business Mistakes We Made Early On With Our Online Store by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but...

Christine Comaford shares 5 brain-based keys to engage your team and have your profits soar Episode 520: 5 Brain-Based Keys To Engage Your Team And Have Your Profits Soar by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute 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 behav...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about the new reality of productivity Episode 519: Time Management is Dead: The New Reality of Productivity by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro 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 dedicated...

Greg Digneo with Neil Patel tells you how to position your company among well-entrenched competitors Episode 518: 4 Ways To Position Your Company Among Well Entrenched Competitors by Greg Digneo with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine sa...

Greg Audino of Vibely shares two short articles covering the most important question content creators can ask themselves, and 3 changes that will bring your content from good to great Episode 517: The Most Important Question Content Creators Can Ask AND 3 Changes That Will Bring Your Content From Good to Great Vibely is an all-in-one place to lead an interactive membership, and strengthen your onl...

Heston Lubiano of Money Mini Blog shares 11 factors that can measure your company's inclusive culture Episode 516: 11 Factors That Can Measure Your Company’s Inclusive Culture by Heston Lubiano with Money Mini Blog 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 w...

Matty McLain with Side Hustle Nation shares 5 simple steps to get more clients than you can handle. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 515: [Part 2] 5 Simple Steps to Get More Clients Than You Can Handle by Matty McLain with Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s...

Matty McLain with Side Hustle Nation shares 5 simple steps to get more clients than you can handle. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 514: [Part 1] 5 Simple Steps to Get More Clients Than You Can Handle by Matty McLain with Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s...

Nir Eyal of NirAndFar talks about why Slack employees stay so focused Episode 513: If Tech Is So Distracting, How Do Slack Employees Stay So Focused by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Productivity Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech...

Amy Beardsley of Smart Money Mamas shares 5 steps to starting a profitable online business as a new mom Episode 512: 5 Steps to Starting a Profitable Online Business as a New Mom by Amy Beardsley with Smart Money Mamas Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives....

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important warns you of a hiring mistake that could be costing your marketing department millions Episode 511: This Hiring Mistake Could Be Costing Your Marketing Department Millions by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important 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 A...