The Self-Employed Life

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. It's the emotions that get them to work with you. Most warriors are in businesses where understanding the concept of Emotional Branding and having a...

Have you ever had a great idea, the next big invention, that you wished you followed through on? Today we're speaking with an accomplished inventor about idea generation and finding a lane in life that's perfect for you, despite your personal challenges. Embracing your challenges and leveraging the gifts that come from them will move life forward. Stephen Key is an award-winning inventor, an intel...

If you could hire a special agent in your business, to come in and obliterate your biggest problem, what might you want to get rid of? How about inefficiency? Today we have with us an Inefficiency Assassin, who's going to help you take out this obstacle and arm you with what you need to know to be more efficient in business and life. Do you want to wake up 10 years from now and think, "I wish I'd...

The message about authenticity has gotten through loud and clear. We know that to be in business today and build real relationships with those we do business with based on trust, we must be authentic. I'm thrilled entrepreneurs and Creative Warriors have embraced this all important message. And now we're hearing a lot about alter-egos, super powers, and finding our superhero within. Isn't this a c...

Do you consider yourself a freelancer? I never have. I've considered myself a small business owner, an entrepreneur, but never a freelancer. In fact, I'll admit to thinking freelancer had a bit of a negative connotation for me. That it meant I would do anything for anyone;   that's so not true if you want success. Today we have an expert about freelancing who will help us get clear on what it mean...

Does the thought of managing other people make you uncomfortable? Would you rather just do everything yourself? What if managing people felt right? That it's about building relationships not just getting results. It is possible to feel like you're not just winning but in fact winning well. Karin Hurt is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and professor. A former Verizon Wireless executive wi...

Beyond joy. Beyond gratefulness is Amazement. That feeling you get when you stand at the foot of the Grand Tetons. Or on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Or hold a newborn baby in your hands. Or look up at fireworks exploding above your head. A slight taking away of the breath and yet it gives you life. Feeling humbled by it all yet inspired to be bigger. There's something about amazement that it almo...

Time and again we hear that we should focus on impact more than money. Often easier said than done when you're in the throes of living. We're going to explore the concept of focusing on impact more than money, the strategy and missing pieces that might be standing in your way to create the impact that will result in your financial success. Wendy Lipton-Dibner is a multiple-time bestselling author...

Cause Marketing Inspiration and purpose are usually staring us right in the face. Tapping into both takes innovation, grit and a personal connection to solving a significant problem for others. Today's guest has that along with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a will to create lasting impact. John Cawley is a serial entrepreneur living a tale of redemption by turning something ordinary into som...

No one likes a know it all. Don't we all want to get away from the person at a party that goes on and on about themselves? Don't be that person as a business. Don't tell prospective clients about yourself. Compel them, magnetize them, fascinate them. At least at first. Think of it as flirtation. Get their attention. Use your smoothest moves. Then, once interested, you can tell people about yoursel...

Do you know that feeling when you are on the edge of something great happening? A tipping point? When it feels like the wind is at your back and you are working at your peak performance? Today you're going to review some suggested methods that can create that feeling of being on the verge whenever you want it. Cara Bradley is the author of On the Verge. She is a passionate teacher of yoga, meditat...

Today we're talking about expectations or more precisely when things don't turn out as we expected. What our guest calls an Expectation Hangover. Our conversation is full of great takeaways and tangible actions you can all take to meet your goals and fill your soul. Christine Hassler is the author of 20 Something, 20 Everything, The 20 Something Manifesto, and the national bestseller Expectation H...

I've always hated the typical business advice "don't take it personally." As Creative Warriors it IS personal. We are always trying to do our best. We care deeply about what we create and the outcome we produce. How can we not take that personal? Which is why it's so challenging when we feel we haven't done as good a job as we'd like. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what to focus on to do...

Today's episode is a mind-opening conversation proving that anything is possible. If you've ever thought that's not going to work in my industry or, sure, maybe for someone else but not me, think again. Our guest today has achieved phenomenal success in an easily overlooked industry and proves anything is possible with determination, a system and a willingness to consider new ideas. In 2003, Nick...

There may be a subtle, or not so subtle, enemy keeping you from what you want and enjoying what you already have. An enemy that we have control over yet is not so easy to look in the eye, but we must at least consider it's presence. That enemy is ego. Join us as we dig into ego, confidence, passion, and purpose with Ryan Holiday. Ryan is a strategist and expert on stoic philosophy, among many othe...

I get it--no one likes to have their prices challenged. Having been a high-end portrait photographer for 32 years, the most expensive in my area, I got challenged a lot. So I've got your back on this topic. Listen in to learn how to respond to the objection and how to avoid it in the first place. This topic was largely inspired by my shaving creme. You have to listen to understand. "Don't Take Off...

Today we're talking about the Four Purposes of life. We're peeling back how that's different than your personal purpose and what that has to do with your career choice and calling. And how to effectively embrace your purpose even if what you're passionate about is not what you do for a living with a peaceful heart and a warrior's spirit. Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete, gymnastics coa...

We all face hard times. Challenges in life. Sometimes larger than we can ever imagine surviving. It's in those times you realize you have the power of choice in how to respond in those circumstances. Today we're talking about making a choice when you are at the intersection of happiness and despair. It's not very often I get to interview a friend. But then again, it's not very often we are fortuna...

We all know on some level that how we treat others is how we can expect to be treated. This simple truth seems to be often overlooked in business. But this is not about consequences. This is about the power you hold to create just the type of business and life that you want.  "Create the results you want by the behavior you lead with" -Jeffrey Shaw The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us he...

Often in business, we can find ourselves battling with different advice. We hear one thing works and then we hear the exact opposite. We're left wondering who to believe. What advice do we follow? Our guest, today in a lot of ways, has a very different perspective on being in business. In many ways, you'll hear there's no one right way. Jason Fried is the co-founder of Basecamp, a privately-held C...

There are a lot of inspirational stories. And then there's the story of today's guest, John O'Leary. His story is unlike any other I've ever heard. John's sharing his amazing story to set your life On Fire and help you to make the 7 choices that will ignite you to live a radically inspired life. John O'Leary is an in-demand speaker who shares his gift of perspective and passion. He uses his incred...

What does it mean to love yourself? How is that different than being confident or even conceited? And what does this matter to you as a Creative Warrior? Today we're exploring inner emotions that lead to tangible results and a life of direction. Sherrie Campbell, Ph. D. is a veteran, licensed Psychologist with two decades of clinical training and experience providing counseling and psychotherapy....

It is more important than ever to have a clear and compelling brand. You, lucky warriors, get to spend time today with one of my favorite people who I believe is doing some of the most important work the business world has seen. You must be fascinating to stand out. In this episode, you're going to learn why you must be fascinating to your potential customers. Sally Hogshead skyrocketed to the top...

It seems more people today crave a location independent lifestyle than ever before. With the freedom to live wherever they want, live the life of their dreams and even run a business or two on the go. Today's guest has done just that, and we are unpacking his experiences and lessons learned along the way. Danny Flood spent several years learning everything he could about the location-independent l...

You know that nagging little voice in your head that holds you back and makes you doubt yourself? Today we're talking about what you can do to quiet down your inner critic so you can innovate and generate creative flow with Danny Gregory. Danny spent most of my life not believing he was artistic in any way. Fifteen years ago he started drawing, and it changed his life. It led to travel, meeting pe...