The Self-Employed Life

Creative Warriors are dreamers. Of course, that's fantastic! For many of us, our dreams and goals become bigger than how we're accustomed to live our lives. So what do you do? What do you do when your goals in life are bigger than how you live your life? When you're most comfortable in the serenity of home AND you want to accomplish big things in the world? As someone who knows this feeling, here...

Do you think money is the root of all evil? I hope not because that would make becoming wealthy very uncomfortable, and probably super unlikely. We're going to explore the difference between thinking poor and thinking rich, and dismantle self-imposed rules to ask ourselves the fundamental question, is my thinking be keeping me poor?  Douglas Kruger is an internationally renowned speaker and busine...

Life is full of ups and downs. Being an entrepreneur, a small business owner, and putting yourself out in the world in whatever way you do is challenging. It can feel like a roller coaster at times. Getting through it all is what makes you a warrior. Today we're discussing resilience and the 7-emotional habits that help to get you through the peaks and valleys that we all experience. Akash is a pe...

In celebration of our 200th episode, I share what I've observed from interviewing best-selling authors and inspiring entrepreneurs over the past 2+ years. Of course, each guest is an individual with their own unique strengths. However, there are certainly common traits that we can all benefit from by understanding. This also marks the beginning of a whole new sound for Creative Warriors Talking St...

I know entrepreneurs and small businesses get the idea that we must create great experiences for our customers. That what a customer is paying for is the overall experience. But how many of us are doing anything more that what our customers expect? Does meeting the minimum expectation, maintain or grow a business? Today we're going to dive into what it really means to create an exceptional custome...

We all have challenging moments in life regardless of how successful and impactful we become and "Just because you're unmistakable doesn't mean your unbreakable." Today, I have the privilege of interviewing the host of Unmistakable Creative Podcast, Srini Rao. Our open and direct conversation is vulnerable, transparent and loaded with meaningful insights. Srini is the host and founder of The Unmis...

You know how sometimes you hear that you should go strong for your big goals? But then others will say that if you come on too strong that people will back off? So which is it? Well, that's the problem. It's both. It's what I goal The Goal Paradox. How to work hard towards your goals without being attached to the outcome. This can be a challenging lesson to learn yet may be the answer to success....

Today we'd like to help you get on top of your finances by demystifying some of the common misconceptions about money and values. Aligning your values with a constant flow of money is not necessarily about discipline, but more about understanding what a financially successful mindset is. It's about igniting an interest in your finances, empowering you to have a vision based on your values and enco...

Is it time for a change in your life? Can you feel it but aren't sure what it is or what life would look like on the other side of this shift? Maybe change is needed, or maybe it's simply time for an adjustment that will allow greater flow and ease. You may very well be at a pivot point. Today we're discussing how to pivot effectively: when it's time to change things up, what it means, and how to...

I often find when giving advice to my coaching clients, that my suggestions have something to do with the number three. There's a power to three. So in this episode, I offer my top business tips that come in threes. Practical tips that you can apply in your business right away.  The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation – We want to hear your opinion...

Do you consider yourself, your brand or your company to be a prestige brand? Are you or do you hope to be catering to the higher-end of your market? Being a prestige brand takes a lot more today than just throwing a higher price on it. In this episode, we're going to explore the nuances of what it means to be a prestige brand today. JP is a proven business leader, recognized strategy expert, and g...

Do you ever feel like you're holding yourself back? Not being your most confident, bold and unabashedly you for fear of "being too much?" Who better to learn from about being unapologetically you than drag queens! Today we're talking about what you can learn about growing, managing and owning your confidence from drag queens to be fiercely you. Jackie Huba challenges people to express the best in...

A little preview of what my upcoming book is about. How to escape living your life in the Zone of Expectations and instead, live in the Zone of Possibilities. What holds you back? Trust. Trusting in what you can't expect because you don't know what's possible. How do you accomplish this? One of the ways is with Momentum Thinking. A strategy for forward-moving thinking. Get ready to soar to new hei...

If you're active on social media as a small business and are wondering, like many if it's worth anything more than connecting with friends, this episode is for you. Today's conversation is not about social media, but rather social selling and how social media is simply a tool that when used well can yield tremendous results professionally and personally. Tim Hughes is a transformational leader, be...

We all know in business that it takes more than one thing to be successful. But, if I had to say that there was one magic key or thing that everything else is built on, it would be knowing what makes you different, unique. This work is the primarily what I do with my coaching clients—to help them discover their difference. It's never been more important to stand out in this very noisy marketing wo...

What does one of the most famous movie lines of all time have to do with your business and personal life? "I won't be IGNORED, Dan!" You might be surprised. Or maybe not because this is the way my whacked mind works. Probably best you just listen to understand but let's just say it's not a bad idea to have just a little bit of crazy in you to get what you want out of life and your business. Is it...

Today we're talking about yoga, inner wisdom, alignment, and balance. With a smattering of authenticity and truth. You might be wondering why? How will this help me in business and life? Well, when you aim true it's more likely that you will find what you are aiming for, your target. Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for empowering her students through he...

Who doesn't want to achieve great things in their life? Isn't that why you listen to Creative Warriors— to get ideas, be inspired and learn how you can achieve your goals? Our guest today is an expert not only in goal setting and achieving what you want, but will also know's the importance of working from the inside-out, understanding yourself first to achieve your goals. Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph. D....

What holds you up from getting started? From jumping in with both feet? From getting out there? Or what's holding you up from your next adventure, or new business endeavor, or going to the next level? Is it feeling like you're not ready? Or maybe it's not perfect? Fear of not being good enough or of being criticized? I offer a solution. Have a Beta Mind. A mindset of co-create and collaboration wi...

Do you have too much stuff? Do your home, office and life need to be decluttered, so you can gain time to pursue all the things you as passionate about? I hope today's episode inspires you to do more with less. And live your life with more freedom and flexibility. Joshua Becker and his family were introduced to minimalism six years ago during a short conversation with a neighbor. Since then, Joshu...

Of course as a Creative Warrior you are passionate about what you do. But are you committed to it? Are you committed to doing something with it? Are you committed to seeing your big dream become your reality? Are you committed enough to make it through the tough times? Today we're talking about being Committed To Win! Dr. Heidi Reeder is the author of Commit to Win: How To Harness The Four Element...

Times change, people evolve, and understanding what society needs is an important part of success. In fact, being sensitive to changes is the optimal way to stay ahead of change so that you can adjust accordingly. I believe the world is in need of a new type of inspiration. Admittedly, in this episode, I may raise more questions than answers for them. Because I'm not entirely sure what it will loo...

There's branding, and then there's branding with a twist! Find out how to get your brand to stand out in a competitive market. Take off your brand blinders and leave "me too" marketing behind. Today's episode is full of tremendous insight and is followed by a fantastic opportunity by a gifted brand expert. Julie Cottineau honed her branding chops at a series of high-level client and agency positio...

As Creative Warriors, we all strive to be experts in our fields and masters at what we do. Today, we're talking about the new science and research behind expertise with one of the world's leading authorities on performance so that you can deliver at your absolute Peak. Anders Ericsson, Ph. D., is presently Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University.   After his...

We have something truly special for you today. A two-part episode on the topic of Emotional Branding. You might be wondering, "what is emotional branding?" Emotional Branding is for businesses that need to trigger the emotions of prospective clients in order to stand out and gain their business. It's the emotions that get them engaged and wanting to work with you. As a Creative Warrior, you are li...