The Self-Employed Life

Revenue doesn't always equate to business profit. As entrepreneurs, we have the power to create intelligent accounting practices that include profit as a priority when money begins coming in. Being profitable is a common struggle for new and established businesses. When business owners are minorities, some of the usual efforts come with additional challenges.    Susanne Mariga is a Certified Publi...

Being at the midpoint of the year, here's a great idea and practical action you can take to finish up the 2nd half of the year in a big way to meet your goals. Give this idea a try! It's worked for me in multiple businesses and for many of my coaching clients! Also, let me know what ideas you come up with.   Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive The Se...

Have you ever wondered why an eight-hour workday is standard for most workers? It's not because of productivity or circadian rhythms. The eight-hour workday was another innovation by Henry Ford. During the industrial revolution, most workers worked 12 to 16 hours a day, six days a week. Ford reduced hours and doubled pay, creating a safer environment and a customer base for his products.  Stephan...

Success and happiness are essential to all of us, especially entrepreneurs who often strike out on their own to be happier and create their success. If this is you, today's episode will inspire and excite you. Dr. Pele is the author of the new book Social Velocity: Why Going Fast Won't Get You Far . He believes that you have to be happy before you can find success. He also has an incredible story...

Do you know what it means to be business intrigued? Answering that question is what this episode is all about. Many professionals have experience with their craft or trade, but sometimes they have to learn about business through experience and the school of hard knocks. There seems to be a lack of business education in the professions. Kiera Dent is doing her best to bridge this information gap an...

Do self-employed people need to cultivate leadership skills? Most of us know the answer is a resounding yes! Being a leader is even more critical when you are the person calling the shots for your business and livelihood. That's why I'm thrilled to have today's guest Jim Knight on the show. Jim's new book, Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results is all about t...

Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching Support My book, The Self-Employed Life is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!  Resources - Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like...

You are a big deal. If you don't believe me, you will by the end of this episode. Erin King is the author of You're Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up by Unlocking Your Audacity . Her book is all about leveling up by thinking of yourself as a big deal, having the audacity not to care what others think, and lessons and stories from some of her challenges.    Erin King is an international keynote speaker,...

Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching Support My book, The Self-Employed Life is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!  Resources - Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like...

John Ramstead is a former Navy fighter pilot. He's also been a Fortune 500 manager and a passionate serial entrepreneur. He is currently a leadership coach, author, and host of the Eternal Leadership Podcast. He also has a new book called On Purpose With Purpose: Discovering How to Live Your Best Life . He shares his unique perspective and experience to help leaders unlock who they are at their co...

Phil Buckley is the author of Change with Confidence: Answers to the 50 Biggest Questions that Keep Change Leaders Up at Night and his new book Change on the Run: 44 Ways to Survive Workplace Uncertainty . He has over 25 years of experience helping global businesses drive performance through change. He's also held multiple senior leadership positions, and he's the host of the Change on the Run pod...

What do you think of when you think of swagger? This episode is about thinking about swagger in a different way. Leslie Ehm is the author of Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want . Which just happens to be one of the best books I've read in a long time. I found it life changing, and I'm excited to have Leslie here to talk about it.  Leslie Ehm is an evangelist of creat...

What do mindfulness and compassion have to do with the workplace? Turns out, a lot. Scott Shute is the head of mindfulness and compassion at LinkedIn. Mindfulness has always been important to Scott. He's been meditating since he was 13 years old and feels strongly about the importance of mindfulness.     He's also been at LinkedIn for 8 and 1/2 years. He didn't always have the amazing title of hea...

Loneliness comes in many shapes and forms. There's also a difference between loneliness and isolation. It's predicted that by 2030, the leading cause of death is going to be mental health problems, and loneliness is a huge factor when it comes to mental health. With the pandemic, lockdowns, and Zoom meetings face-to-face interaction has been reduced even more. Dr. Bill Howatt  has over 30 years ex...

Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   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!  Resources - Have Your Website Brand Message Revie...

Have you ever thought about the type of legacy you want to leave behind? Have you ever thought about living your life with purpose everyday and living your legacy now? Today, I have a conversation about the impact of your legacy, what you leave behind, and how to live your legacy and purpose now. Codi Shewan is the author of Everyday Legacy Lessons for Living With Purpose, Right Now .    Codi brin...

Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   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!  Resources - Have Your Website Brand Message Revie...

For many, the thought of being self-employed is living the dream. Unfortunately, if you don't take the time to get the numbers and the finances right, your dream could turn into a nightmare. There is so much that goes into setting up a business the right way. You need to understand what income and profit really are. You also need to minimize your taxes and protect your assets. Tatiana Tsoir is a s...