SweetLife Entrepreneur™ Podcast

You've been dreaming big and know that the next decade will define your life, you just may not know exactly how yet. Now is the time to claim your leadership, influence, and role in your own future - and that starts with your business. Based on what we've seen the past few years and what the trends and research tells us about the next decade, there are five core areas you should be focusing on whe...

As a mom who owns two companies and has three boys, the reality is that sometimes my life gets a little messy. Unfortunately, this carries over into my businesses and I just can't do great work or produce very well when things are cluttered and disorganized. I know you're planning big things for 2020 so, if you're anything like me, let's help declutter your business so you can focus on the things...

I often get asked how we manage such a chaotic life with business and kids. The truth is, it's not glamorous. Aaron and I struggled a lot in the beginning.   When you're growing multiple businesses with three boys and facing the reality of living with medical needs, marriage challenges, lifestyle changes and the desire to control your future... it's never easy, but that's okay because what you're...

December is a chaotic time of year for most people even if they're not running their own business like you are. If you're feeling especially overwhelmed you can't miss this episode with Joy Wilder. Joy is the founder of the Brilliant Life™ Business and Micro-Planning™ Systems where she helps women design insanely successful businesses around a life they love without sacrificing their family or the...

This is a time of year where we're spending a lot of time focusing on giving gifts to those around us, but I want you to use this episode as a time to focus on giving yourself a gift that will last you all throughout next year. Taking the five steps mentioned in this episode will help you have a business that will finally allow you to have the freedom lifestyle you've always wanted. Episode Highli...

It was a bittersweet moment in the Beach household recently when my oldest son signed his letter of intent to play lacrosse at his future university. It helped me realize that not only does this signify a major personal life transition, but it also signifies a pretty big professional transition as well. My business has evolved as my children have grown. Each stage of their lives has been reflected...

There's a gap between entrepreneurs who don't have a ton of money to invest in ads and others who're ready to invest thousands of dollars into ads each month. Luckily, our guest this week is fully aware of this gap and can help people on both sides. Sarah Tomes is a certified digital marketer, the founder of Tomes Social Media, and our in-house Facebook and Instagram marketing expert who's back on...

Everyone knows about having a big launch date for your brand new business. But, do you know about the super-secret launch date that comes before that? That's right. There are two launch dates you need to know about and that's exactly what I'm breaking down for you today. If you're working on launching your business and it seems chaotic and confusing, this episode will help you clear out the mess....

Speaking is the most powerful way to grow your business. In fact, every time you get on a stage.. be it a podcast or a local venue... your business will grow.  Last week, my friend Pete Vargas was on the show and we broke down the exact steps to outline your signature talk. This week I'm giving you the exact steps to land almost any podcast guest spot you want.  In this episode, I guide you throug...

According to our guest this week, speaking is 20x more powerful for growing your business than online marketing. So, if you've ever imagined yourself standing on stage speaking to a room full of people, but you have no idea how to make that happen, this episode is for you. Pete Vargas teaches people how to grow their business and spread their message through stages. In 2003, his life was deeply im...

As long as your business' doors are open, you need to be mindful of your brand. If you've found yourself in a place where you don't know what to post on social media, you think your company looks like everyone else's, or you're not getting noticed, it's likely because you either haven't been through a branding process or it's time for you to rebrand. In this final episode of my three-part series w...

Today, we're continuing our three-part branding conversation with Elizabeth McFadden. Not only has Elizabeth been such an important asset to the development and growth of my own businesses, but she's single-handedly responsible for the messaging behind the entire new industry of baby planning and parent coaching that I helped create back in the mid-2000's. In last week's episode, Elizabeth taught...

Our guest for the next three episodes taught me everything I know about branding. With over twenty years of experience, Elizabeth McFadden has successfully positioned small-to-mid-sized businesses in the marketplace by developing brand strategies, engaging copy, and executing marketing and media plans. Elizabeth's current role at Novella Brandhouse involves leading the entire branding process and...

If you're uncomfortable selling to your people, you literally can't afford to miss this episode. Nikki Rausch is a seasoned sales guru with decades of experience behind her who has a passion for the art of authentic selling. After 25 years selling to companies and organizations like The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett Packard, and Nasa, Nikki decided to trade-in her road warrior status...

It's time to scale your business. How you scale will determine if your business will deliver the lifestyle you want. To start, it's vital to choose the right software.  Episode Highlights: The software choices to offer online courses, sell video content and offer digital products. The best project management software based on your niche. The importance of measuring data and simplifying social medi...

Sometimes the things that slow entrepreneurs down are the easy and obvious things. The purpose of this episode, and the next one, is two answer specific questions to help you get over your fear of technology and help you make really clear decisions on how to move forward with technology. This episode is for those of you who're in the process of launching your business. But, what if you're past tha...

I've never worked for anyone else a day in my life. I have no idea what it's actually like to work a nine-to-five job. However, I know that's not likely to be the case for you. So, if you're feeling stuck in your nine-to-five and you're looking for a way out, I've brought you the perfect guest this week to help start creating your escape plan. Christine McAlister is a business coach, the founder o...

If you're like me, you've probably spent the last few months traveling or transporting your kids around to all their summer events and you're needing to back into your business flow now that they're back in school. Over the past several years, I've developed a way to do exactly that. Last week was my annual Reset and Refocus Challenge that I do every August with my community. This is honestly some...

When I started this podcast, I already had a large list and a loyal following, but I realize that's not everyone else's situation when they're ready to start their own podcast. That's why I'm thrilled to bring you the exact right person to help me out this week. Stephanie Gass went from being a jet-setting corporate mogul who was working 60 hours a week to a wife, mother of two, and an entrepreneu...

As entrepreneurs, we place incredibly high demands on our body and often give it very little in return. Earlier this year, my body decided it had had enough. For the first time ever, my body couldn't keep up with what I was demanding of it. That's why I'm so excited to bring you my guests for this week! Tah and Kole Woody have a combined 25 years in emergency medicine, 17 years in educating profes...

There's a lifestyle entrepreneur movement happening. Each year more and more families are pulling their kids from traditional schools for two reasons: 1) The system isn't preparing their children to be entrepreneurial independent thinkers. 2) The traditional school system is cramping their family's desire for time and location freedom. In this disruptive episode, we dive into the difference of hom...

One-on-one clients won't scale your business, but they will create a foundation that will allow you to scale it in the future. Whether you're a brand-new service-based entrepreneur or an established one looking to introduce one-on-one coaching services to your business model, take a listen to this episode to find out the five-step process I've used to land one-on-one clients for years. Episode Hig...

Online business is rapidly changing, and authentic relationship building is taking the lead. That's why I've brought the incredible Pat Flynn on the show to talk about how to create a deep connection with your audience and have people follow you faithfully. Pat is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professiona...

We know fake when we see it. We've all come across those Instagram accounts that immediately scream, "Fake!" Brian Fanzo is a millennial keynote speaker and podcaster who helps global brands and events leverage emerging technology, digital marketing, and social media to connect with digital natives. I first approached Brian a year ago about being on the podcast because he is really powerful at ins...

This week we're continuing our conversation all about Instagram with Jenn Herman. If you have listened to the first part of our conversation, I definitely encourage you to do that and you can do so here . Jenn is a social media consultant, speaker, and globally recognized Instagram expert. She's the forefront blogger on Instagram marketing and her blog, Jenn's Trends, has won the title of a top te...