The Self-Employed Life

We always hear the story of someone quitting their 9 to 5 job in the corporate world to become an entrepreneur.  What happens when an entrepreneur feels a need to shift? What about when they feel their mission is complete, and they want to move on to something else? There isn't really a name for this entrepreneurial shift that happens. It's something that many people hesitate about because they wo...

There is an interesting thing that happens when it comes to labeling people with their "potential". Some people think they are reaching their full potential, but if you're like me you feel like you're not there yet. When we say someone has a lot of potential that can cause them to stop in their tracks, and think they are already enough. Some people feel like if they make a change in life they'll l...

I wrote LINGO to teach the 5-Step Secret Language Strategy to attract your ideal customers. What I realized afterward are all the other ways knowing your ideal customer's secret language can affect your business in a positive way. For example, in this episode, I talk about how this in-depth understanding of your ideal customer can help you determine what services best serve them. That "speak" to t...

Being an entrepreneur can often feel like a life or death situation. You make feel awkward, uncomfortable and nervous. Believe it or not, these are all strengths. To stay on top you need to stay hungry. You need to feel worried your life will sink, because if you become complacent someone else will come along and take over the space. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you don't have...

This will probably be a pretty good debate between the law of attraction and taking action. While I look at both sides, in the end, you'll come to understand that it's a blend of both. But I do take a side. You'll have to listen to know how I chose and why. I also brought in a clip from my interview with Bob Proctor from two years ago. Bob was featured in the movie The Secret. You might be as surp...

Many times people try to lead Creative Warriors from the outside. They offer us material bonuses, or things that just aren't satisfying. Creatives, though, chase purpose and fulfillment. That means we need to start at the heart, start with passions, and work our way from the inside out. Ultimately that means we should be working on our strengths. We should dedicate ourselves to what we are not onl...

There's one thing so many of us do in business that hurts us more than helps. That is using our logic brain. Sometimes we need to shift our focus to our intuition and just trust our guts. Our intuition can guide us to the right path in so many ways that our conscious brains wouldn't normally see. We all tend to listen to our intuition on personal issues, so why wouldn't we do the same in business?...

I explain why the phrase "business with a soul" is in the intro of every Creative Warriors episode and why it's time has come. It's about more than having integrity in business. I think that's a given with heart-centered and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. It's about unifying the effort we apply with what's going on inside to get the results we want. I think you'll gain a lot out of this episode and...

One of the biggest steps we have to take as creatives is working for ourselves, and starting our own business. This can come with its own set of challenges, but it's nothing to be afraid of. You may think of yourself as a solo worker, but the moment you start working for yourself or step up to a higher position you become a leader. Even if your team is remote, and you have Virtual Assistants or fr...

One of the concepts in my book LINGO that I am most excited to get out there and unleash Warriors from the restraints of out-dated business ideas is The New Niche. The old niche was restrictive--forcing creative people to limit themselves by choosing one thing to do and one audience to serve. The New Niche is expansive. Find out what it is and how to serve multiple audiences. The Talking Stick is...

There's a big misconception about money. So often we hear that money is the root of all evil. At the end of the day though, we all need it to pay our bills. Money itself is just a thing, and it's all about how you choose to use that thing. Money itself can't be evil, because it's just an idea. When you have money, it allows you more opportunities and freedom. More money means you have more chances...

While you're still in planning mode for 2018, I wanted to offer you something to think about--The Planning Paradox. The paradox is that if you plan too far ahead or too much, you might miss opportunities unfolding right in front of you. But if you don't have a plan you might run amuck. What's a Warrior to do? Listen in and find out. The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be...

Branding is something entrepreneurs often overlook and misunderstand. Many people think of branding as just being something that represents your company visually. It actually goes much deeper than that. Your branding has a lasting impact on your company. When done well your brand will continue to increase the value of your company over time. It'll create the impression on your consumers that'll ke...

What can you learn about managing your energy and your perspective on life from two plants? You might be surprised! This episode is a bit of a koan, a story about two plants on my terrace that will provoke thought. There's no right or wrong. No conclusion. Just an opportunity to look at what gets more of your attention in life--what's thriving or what needs saving. We may be talking about plants i...

The world of business is changing so fast. Sometimes it feels overwhelming and hard to keep up with. To be honest, though, all we have to do is listen.  Customers and consumers today have more of a voice than ever before. They let us know exactly what they want, we just have to listen. Too many times we, as entrepreneurs and business owners, try to push what we think people want. Today we don't ne...

It's that time of year when we bring one year to a close and prepare for the next. We excitedly set our goals and make our plans. All good! Except we often don't cover all four of the areas that I think are essential to making your goals come true-- vision, action, unblocking, and flow. In making your plans for the year ahead, it's natural to plan your vision and prepare to take action. But withou...

Have you been ending your days going, "Wow what have I done today?" or "I didn't get nearly everything I wanted to done. Chances are you've fallen into the multitasking trap, and spent  a lot of your time and energy on content switching. Let me put it in a way that might make more sense to you. Think about how much time you spent on your phone going from app to app: You're looking at one app and r...

What a special treat that today's episode lands on Christmas Day! So, we had to create a unique gift just for you. We have two guests! First, we have the very rare opportunity to chat with the big man himself-- Santa Claus! I mean, seriously, how often do you get the chance to speak directly to Santa?! Our second guest is my good friend and fellow warrior, the very talented Cecelia Otto who perfor...

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I can't afford that." Well, chances are you're living in a scarcity mindset and it's holding you back. When you live in this mindset you stop yourself from progressing. You hold yourself back and try to preserve everything you can. Money isn't a limited object. It's a byproduct of value and is something that comes and goes. As long as you keep creating value,...

This episode will offer you a counter-balance to the next episode with Garrett Gunderson where we discuss overcoming a scarcity mindset. I'm suggesting that perhaps the way out of a scarcity mindset is by having a MORE mindset. Having a strong desire for more of whatever you want out of life-- be it money, influence, or happiness, to drive you forward. You'll hear how wanting more can draw you tow...

How many times do you feel like you don't have what you need to be successful? Chances are you have everything you need to make your goals come true, you just have to learn to stretch. Many people spend all of their time looking for that perfect tool to make things work. There may not be a perfect tool. And if there is you may spend so much time looking for it, that you've wasted the precious reso...

It's time for my annual conversation about your theme for next year. Listen in to hear how your theme is different than goals and how to allow your theme to present itself. While like most people, I'm sure you have plenty of goals and plans for next year. Your theme is different. It's what feels like it's the right time for in your life. It's not something you make happen, you allow your theme to...

Have you ever had goals set for a certain time? Like wanting to get fit in time for summer, or wanting to lose some extra weight for a wedding. Finally the day comes, then what? Are you done? Do you move on to the next goal and forget about it? Realistically goals should be something that we feel inner inspiration for, and are things that motivate you for the right reasons. Sometimes we get so cau...

The end of year can be a tricky time of year. We can often get very judgmental about how the year went, whether we met our goals and accomplished what we set out to. I'd like to offer a different perspective; to change the inner voice of judgment to a much healthier and productive evaluation mindset. Have a listen, make the best of the remainder of the year, and smoothly transition into the next y...

Do you know where your concept of time and money stems from? Chances are what you were taught as a child, and believed to be a concrete idea, is hurting both your personal and business life. Luckily this can all be changed. Time and Money are abstract ideas with concrete effects. This leads to a lot of confusion, and most people live in a scarcity mindset. So many of us believe that they have to p...