The Modern CEO Podcast

Like a lot of people, I've taken a bit of time this year to really think about my content… and I decided to do a bit of a revamp! (You know I love to keep things fresh!) I did some organizing. I did some reworking. I took some pizza breaks. And then I did some finetuning. And at the end of it all, I'm SO thrilled to be able to offer a new experience called The Modern CEO. This program takes everyt...

Hey there, if you are selling something or have a change that you wanna create an impact with your community and with your audience, this is the Right On Time Minisode for you. I learned about this philosophy and this principle back when I was working in organizational change management. This is the idea of what's in it for me? When we are trying to create change in large groups or in organization...

Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur or a modern CEO?    (No, this isn't a trick question!)    Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are running their own businesses. Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are in positions of leadership over their teams. But there are a few important differences.    Modern CEOs are embracing a different way of leading and doing business. Some of them, you may already...

I have some real talk for you right now.   And it may sound far-fetched and you may feel just a little bit of resistance to hearing it, but here it comes: People making 10x more than you… aren't working 10x harder.   I know that goes against the Instagram 'Hustle' mindset you're so used to seeing. It goes against everything your parents said about working as hard as you can. It goes against the so...

Welcome to this Right On Time Minisode. For this episode, where we are talking about some practices I am implementing right now around gratitude, and expanding my money mindset. Because, about a month ago, I recognized that I had some scarcity stuff coming up. We're experiencing growth in the business. Things are going well. We're reinvesting in the business, and I identified, still, some scarcity...

I don't know about you, but I LOVE a fresh start.  There's something magical about that feeling of a clean slate.  Whether it's January 1st, coming back from a vacation, or even just a Monday, I love the feeling of exciting potential that a fresh start gives.  But can I let you in on a secret? You can have a fresh start any time you choose. Just close your eyes and point to a date on the calendar!...

Are you feeling like you've hit a plateau in your journey to build and scale your business?   Are you wondering what secret sauce you need to discover in order to push through?   Then this is the Right on Time episode for you. (Warning: I just might blow your mind!)   Do you feel like you've already tried all the things without seeing the results you want? Do you feel like you're too busy working...

I am a huge fan of businesses (especially small ones!) that seek to do something different... and create something better.   One of the perks of running my online coaching business is that I can do it anywhere — over the past two years I've moved multiple times, including to Ethiopia!   But not every business has been able to handle the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns with ease.   Trust me, I know...

Does it ever seem like you're just shouting into a marketplace full of a zillion people doing exactly what you're doing?   Do you feel like your message is getting lost in all that noise?   Maybe… you need to lower your voice to a whisper.   That's the advice given by my favorite sales guru, Colin Boyd, the creator of the Sell from Stage Academy and the author of the Sell With Story guide.   The t...

Highlights:   [0:11] "Running a business is the greatest personal development journey you will ever go on" [0:29] Identifying areas in your business that you need to improve on [0:45] "You need to leverage the strengths that you have right now and marry your business model design up and your team building up with who you are and where you are right now" [1:06] Aligning your business to where you w...

Highlights:   [00:26] "It's incredibly important that we look closely at our numbers and we look closely at our financials as we are growing our businesses."   [00:48] "Take a look at your financials daily -- what's coming in and what's coming out"   [01:13] "You might look at your numbers differently at different seasons."   [01:57] Strategy on how to determine and manage your profit   [02:20] Wh...

I have a very special guest for you in this episode. I'm chatting with the one … the only … Joanna Tiger, my incredible business partner in my boudoir photography business, Three Boudoir! Joanna is an amazing businesswoman (and an amazing woman, period). Together, we built Three Boudoir up from a spark of an idea to a multi-city, scaled-up photography business, to an empowerment empire with online...

If you've been following me for a while, you know much I value a great plan! (That's why I hold a Planathon every year!) I've always considered intention to be a major aspect of any successful plan. That's why, each year, I set a new overarching intention for my life and business. I use that intention to guide the steps I take and to shape how I SHOW UP -- in business and life. And with the change...

Are you a naturally gifted public speaker? If so, congratulations on your superpower! (And it IS a superpower, believe me!) Speaking can be nervewracking for many people. (There's a reason why public speaking is rated as the #1 phobia!). But it's also an essential skill for anyone building an online business that includes webinars, masterminds, or video marketing. And, what's more, you need to mas...

And we... are… BACK! It's been a minute since our last episode! As you know, we are living in some (shall we say?) interesting times. And this has dramatically changed the way that a lot of us show up for our business -- me included!! Quarantine can be crazy, my friends, especially when I've just moved into my sixth and final house of 2020! I love adventure, but 2020 isn't exactly what I had in mi...

Highlights: 00:06 "You need a new way to plan." 00:19 Register for the Planathon at theplanathon.com 00:30 The 3 things that you need to include in your plans 01:20 Importance of the readiness element if your business was put on hold due to the current circumstances 01:32 Adjustments in Amber's photography business 02:17 Which elements are you going to update in your plan? 02:37 "We need to update...

Highlights: 00:20 How many projects are you trying to accomplish right now? 00:34 "What we want is to get clarity and focus so we can prioritize." 00:45 Why is it important to only drive one car, instead of being in multiple cars at a time 00:59 "Start to consider what is the one car that you want to be driving to get to your goal." 01:25 2020 Planathon - The Edit 01:43 "Build your plan with the n...

Welcome to the final installment of the four-part Modern CEO Must-Do List series on the Right on Time podcast. That's right -- we've made it to the end and we're going to pull it ALL together in this one! This series is one that is close to my heart, because I have not only lived the Modern CEO life for some time, but I've helped so many other Modern CEOs work to grow and expand their businesses....

Get excited, my friend -- we have made it to the third installment of our Modern CEO series! In our previous episode , we talked about how to shift into a Modern CEO growth mindset. In the episode before that , I laid out the four phases of building a business -- and what you should be focusing on in each stage.  (If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, I highly recommend that you do so!) N...

Running a business is ALL about adaptability. I don't just mean adapting to unforeseen major global events (hello, 2020!), but also adapting to the different stages of growth that a successful business will inevitably move through. From start-up … to CEO-up. In our last episode , I talked about what Modern CEOs should be focusing on throughout the four stages of business growth: Start-Up, Ramp-Up,...

Highlights: 00:08 "Things are truly Right On Time and when you step into this way of living, you're gonna be amazed at what shows up for you." 00:31 Where you are right now is because of the message you received and from the things you're doing 00:52 Amber shares an amazing story when she moved to Ethiopia 01:27 Mind-blowing experience of Amber and taking notes of the signs around you 03:46 "I'm r...

Highlights: 00:20 What is a Revenue Plan? 00:55 Why is there a need to create a revenue plan for your business? 01:38 "Making your revenue plan and looking at your numbers anywhere that feels amazing to you." 02:08 Ways to look at your numbers creatively 03:01 Strategy on how you can put your numbers in excel 03:22 Tag @ambermccue on social media for your progress on these strategies

Part of my reason for rebranding the Modern CEO Podcast as the Right on Time Podcast is the vital importance of 'time' when it comes to running a successful business. I want to be there to offer you the support and guidance your business needs at every step of your business journey.  So, my question to you, my friend … where ARE you on that journey?? Growing a business is a little like raising a c...

Highlights: 00:05 What is the Right On Time Minisode 00:22 Reminder that you don't have to apologize for being you 00:45 "Don't be hesitant to step away if they're not your people." 01:09 "It's time to do something different." 01:14 Harper's reminder: "If you are late for something, you are never actually late."

As someone who runs multiple businesses and has put out a LOT of content talking about how to boost productivity, I know that I probably seem like someone who is constantly on the go. But I want to let you in on a little secret. There are times that I just don't feel like doing ANYTHING ... let alone taking care of my businesses. Working out? No way! Preparing a presentation? Get out of here. Play...