The Self-Employed Life

Do you have an authority business? Have you focused on your expertise to become an authority in your business niche? If you're not sure, this episode is for you. Rochelle Moulton is an expert at building authority brands. She's built and sold 6,7, and 8-figure consulting businesses. She started out consulting at global powerhouses like Towers Perrin and Arthur Andersen. Now she focuses on turning...

What do most entrepreneurs and small business owners crave above all else? Is it money, time, freedom, or all of the above? For most of us, it's a combination of these things. We all know what we want, but getting it is easier said than done. Simon Severino has been an entrepreneur for over 19 years. He's executed hundreds of go-to-market strategies around the globe. He scaled his consultancy so t...

You've probably come to realize that if you change your thoughts you can change the results you see. But what about one big thought? A fundamental thought. A way that you see the world or yourself that until shifted, you can't get different results. Let's explore what that means and what to do about it.   Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Sec...

We have such an appropriate beginning of the year topic today. So many people are focused on their goals for 2022. They want to do more, make more, and accomplish more. We are discussing strategies for making work easier. Chris Westfall is a business coach, speaker, and consultant. He is also the author of a new book called Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You . This book is about s...

Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!   Valuable complimentary resources to help you-   The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is yo...

What is the best way to build your brand, grow your business, or create change? It has a lot to do with whether you have influence or not. I'm not talking about being an "influencer" or influencing from the outside. I'm talking about what it takes to influence from within with the power of communication. My guest, Adam Stones, is the author of Influence: Powerful Communications, Positive Change ,...

There will be some big aha moments in today's conversation. First off, you can be successful even if your email list is small. Also, your list may be more extensive than you initially thought. Your prospects aren't limited. We all have to start somewhere, so everyone's list is small at some point. Fortunately, I have a networking expert here to teach us how to lean into our network and find the ri...

This show is going to be a bit different. You get to listen in on an open conversation with another self-employed business owner that gets it. Gail Doby is the cofounder of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting. She has a BSBA in finance and ran her own Denver-based design firm for two decades. She has helped designers, architects, and other creatives increase their revenue by up to 512%. What the wor...

It's normal to fear failure, embarrassment, what you're getting into, and the unknown. But when it comes to business, I think many people are ignoring what I believe should be a bigger fear. Therefore, it can creep up on you and be a real problem. Here's what I wish more people feared so that it doesn't become a problem.   Contact Jeffrey- Website Coaching Support My book, The Self-Employed Life i...

Do you have perfect balance in your life when it comes to running your business, taking care of your family, and taking care of yourself? Perfect balance is hard to achieve. If we are aware of what we are doing and where we are going, it's possible to combine these three areas of our lives to make each stronger. Rocco Carriero is the author of Three Cords Approach: To Life And Wealth Management Fo...

It's that time of the year again when everyone starts setting their goals for the next year. I don't know about you, but I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with goal setting. Necessary, yes. But how do we set big goals without setting ourselves up for possible disappointment? Like so many other things, we self-employed business owners need a different way to look at goal setting.   Contact J...

One of the best ways to differentiate ourselves and our business is to tell a unique story that is memorable and makes us stand out. Gair Maxwell is the author of Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands, a book about flipping brand dynamics to attract customers. He shares real-life stories that helped ordinary brands and leaders create extraordinary results.  Gair is a f...

Who doesn't love the coffee business? In the US, the growth of coffee chains is fascinating. Michael J. McFall began his career with BIGGBY® COFFEE at the original store in East Lansing in 1996 as a minimum-wage barista. He's now co-CEO, and over the last twenty-two years, he and business partner Bob Fish have created one of America's excellent specialty coffee chains. They have over 250 stores op...

Contact Jeffrey- Website Coaching Support My book, The Self-Employed Life is now available! Check out everything available for self-employed business owners Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!    Valuable resources to help you- The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a...

Being self-employed can be exciting and fulfilling. It also can have ups and downs, especially when starting. That is why changing your thinking to an extended game plan can help alleviate some of the stress and uncomfortable moments. It also allows us to be more realistic about our projects and aspirations and prevent panic and throwing in the towel too soon. Dorie Clark is the bestselling author...

Does your work light you up? Do you feel energized and happy with every step you take? Have you thought about whether your work and actions are in alignment with your heart? Mary Tess Rooney is the founder of True Stride, a movement to help individuals unlock their Heart Value to elevate everything they do. Mary is a Heart Value expert, author, speaker, and empowerment coach. She helps people alig...

There's no doubt being self-employed is stressful. That's to be expected. But when stress, a busy season, or an overwhelming time goes on for more than three months, it's now a chronic problem and taking its toll on you. So, you need a strategic way to recover. Just waiting for it to end and then thinking you're going to easily heal is not enough. Here are some tips on how to strategically recover...

Is your business ready for what's around the corner or even to meet whatever challenges you face today? Being vigilant and not falling into the trap of complacency is the key to meeting challenges when they arise. Len Herstein is a brand strategist, speaker, and CEO & President of ManageCamp. He's also the author of Be Vigilant!: Strategies to Stop Complacency, Improve Performance, and Safeguard S...

Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plates. Unfortunately, ideas, worries, excitement, and whatever else is on our minds can carry over to our evenings and nights, sometimes keeping us up at night or causing restlessness. Even though mulling these thoughts over can sometimes result in breakthroughs, not getting proper sleep can take its toll and prevent us from being and doing our best. If you strug...

There's this thing called Parkinson's Law which is about time and productivity. It has so many applications in business, I'm surprised we don't hear about it more. In this episode, I share specific ways you can apply Parkinson's Law to grow your business. Be forewarned--there's a bit of magic to this fundamental truth.   Contact Jeffrey- Website Coaching Support My book, The Self-Employed Life is...

What's the best marketing method for any business? It's creating a remarkable customer experience. An experience that stands out from the crowd. An experience that is so amazing that your customers will share their experience with other potential customers without you even having to ask. Dan Gingiss is an author, podcaster, and international keynote speaker. He believes that creating a remarkable...