SweetLife Entrepreneur™ Podcast

Did you know that 67 million people in the United States listened to podcasts in 2017? That's 25% of the entire population of the country! A podcast is obviously something I believe is a valuable asset for service-based entrepreneurs and this episode actually marks the 2-year anniversary of this podcast. So, I thought it was time to give you a peek behind the curtain and explain exactly how my tea...

It's officially 2019 and now is the time most of us are setting New Year's Resolutions or our goals for the year. However, I challenge you to instead focus on your intentions for the year. Ashley Matejka is a passionate holistic wellness consultant and the creator of Wellevance; whose approach helps professional women struggling to prioritize self-care as they juggle all of life's pieces to create...

It's time for another Entrepreneur Commitment Week! For the third year in a row, we're doing Entrepreneur Commitment Week together so we can all start 2019 on the right foot and know exactly what we should be focusing on for the rest of the year. #ECW19 is a five-day challenge covering five core areas where you can intentionally commit to yourself to make sure 2019 is the best yet! Episode Highlig...

I don't exactly hide the fact that I'm a Christian but I also don't regularly talk about it on the podcast. However, I do strongly believe in being transparent about your core beliefs when you're in a place of leadership and, seeing that it's Easter week, I felt the need to address the often-confusing dilemma of mixing your faith with your business. Alex Miranda is a former Miami nightclub promote...

It's taken me 15 years to perfect the art of being able to plan out an entire year of my business ahead of time. Fortunately for you, I'm sharing what I learned over all that time so you can know how to do the same thing by listening to just this one episode. In this episode, I talk about the five types of things you should include on your calendar for 2019 to help you start the year off right and...

The first thing I need to say is thank you. Thank you for continuing to tune in. For sharing the show with others. For connecting with me on other platforms. And, for sharing how much this show means to you. I thought long and hard about how I wanted to celebrate this incredible milestone and then I realized, it had be about you. This show wouldn't have reached 100 episodes if it weren't for you,...

Sitinee Sheffert is a social entrepreneur, blogger, and speaker with a passion for empowering kids to make a difference. She is also the founder of Giving Artfully, a platform that connects crafters with volunteer opportunities, and Giving Artfully Kids; which is a program that inspires kids to spread kindness through crafting-based service projects. Together with her husband, who is also an entre...

In this episode, we're going to be talking about the SweetLife Entrepreneur System™. The system is a roadmap consisting of five phases that will help you create your SweetLife Project™ (aka: your business life plan) and take your business from idea to impact. I use the SweetLife System™ when working with my private clients and now I'm sharing this system with you. By the end of this episode, you'l...

Block calendars are used to block off times in your week for focused work and they are one of the most effective tools you can have in your productivity toolkit. They allow you to focus your time and energy on one thing at a time, help you say no to "shiny object syndrome," and enable you to rebound more quickly if you do become distracted. Using a block calendar will help you take massive action...

If you haven't thought about what your life and business will look like in 2019, now is the time. Even if you feel you're so busy you don't have the time to sit down and plan out your year, you're wrong. Laying the foundation now for what you want next year to look like will make all the difference as you grow your business and work toward your dream lifestyle. Investing the time now to create a 2...

As a money mindset mentor for a new wave online female entrepreneurs, Denise Duffield-Thomas helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services, and take control over their finances. Like most entrepreneurs, Denise found herself bogged down with the minute tasks, daily frustrations, and shiny object distractions ... until she realized she was going about it all the wron...

Are you getting ready to start a business and want to make sure it's aligned with your dream lifestyle? Do you already have a business and are concerned it's not leading you to the lifestyle you've been working for? Well, this week's guests, Tom and Ariana Sylvester, have been and done that ... multiple times! Tom is a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and occasional Call of Duty player. Arian...

Marian Bacol-Uba is a transformation coach, author, speaker, meditation coach, and holistic health and wellness expert. Even though Marian's marketing business was thriving, she found herself depressed and with alcohol and substance abuse problems that eventually led to an overdose and out of body experience that changed her life. Now, Marian helps other women overcome trauma and empower them to h...

Rachel Brenke is an attorney with an MBA who survived cancer while raising five children. She is also the Founder of the Business Bites Podcast, has launched several successful brands, authored five books, and is Team USA athlete. A lot of things discussed in this episode are not going to feel good to hear, but they're critical so you need to pull up your big-girl britches. No matter if you're jus...

Regan Walsh is a mother of two, speaker, and an NYU certified Life Coach who focuses on helping women get from a point of total survival mode to walking into their purpose. She is a contributor to Forbes and the Harvard Business Review and has also been featured by Elite Daily, Bustle, FabFitFun, Smart Business, and more. If you're feeling overwhelmed and like you're doing 1,000 different things w...

LinkedIn is a very misunderstood platform and, unfortunately, what you don't know about it could be killing your business. Viveka von Rosen is the Co-Founder of Vengreso; the largest provider for full-spectrum digital sales transformation solutions. Known as the @LinkedInExpert, Viveka is also a bestselling author who has been featured by Forbes, Buzzfeed, INC., Entrepreneur, Selling Power, and So...

Amy Porterfield has worked with mega-brands like Harley-Davidson motorcycles and peak performance coach, Tony Robbins; where she oversaw the content development team and collaborated on groundbreaking online marketing campaigns. Amy inspires over 250,000 online entrepreneurs through her bestselling marketing courses, thriving social media community, and popular podcast; Online Marketing Made Easy....

Whether you're getting ready to launch your business or have recently launched it, you're probably realizing how difficult it is to stand out from others in your industry and become known as the person to help solve your ideal client's issue or needs.  Becoming known is important because, in order to walk into your purpose, people need to know who you are. You might be surprised to find that I don...

It's that time of year when our kids are getting a fresh start by heading back to school. It's also the perfect time of year for our families to get a fresh start as well. Implementing strategies and structures as a family as your kids head back to school can lead to less stress and more revenue. This week's guest, Suzanne Brown, is a strategic marketing and business consultant, work-life balance...

It's the unknowns of being an entrepreneur that can often-times be the most intimidating part. For parents considering starting their own business, it's even more intimidating because you have to think about how being an entrepreneur will impact your kids as well. If you've ever worried about this, make sure you take a listen to this special episode with a very special guest who should be able to...

We're approaching one of my favorite times of the year. The kids are heading back to school, or three different schools in my case, and we can start shifting our focus back to our businesses. However, sometimes coming back to a business after a hiatus can be chaotic or overwhelming. As this week's guest says, "Chaos is nothing but fear. That's what overwhelm is." Cindy Van Arman is a highly sought...

Are You Ready to Reset, Refocus, And Make Money This Fall? If you're like me, you've created your own business so you can spend quality time with your family and summer is the perfect season for doing just that. However, as summer starts to wind down and the kiddos head back to school, it can sometimes be a little challenging to regroup and get back into the daily swing of things with your busines...

Are You Struggling to Build Your List or Following? If the answer is yes, you might not have niched down enough in your business. When you try to be everything to everyone, you end up helping no one. Even though it might be scary, niching down when it comes to your target client or the products and services you offer, can sometimes be the best thing you can do for your business. In This Episode: S...

How Am I Able To Take Two Months Off Every Summer? My husband and I run four businesses, raise three boys, and still manage to take two months off every summer to devote to spending quality time with our family. I often get asked how we're able to do that and the answer is very simple: We've chosen business models that allow us to take that time off. In This Episode: Being a lifestyle entrepreneur...

Want to Get New Clients Without Creating Complex Funnels? Confession #1: I actually really like fancy funnels. I think funnels are a very effective method of landing new clients. However, I know not everyone feels the same way or has the money to put into Facebook ads that lead your potential clients to your funnels. Confession #2: Unfortunately, I'm not the best at doing things the simple way; wh...