The Self-Employed Life

As a business coach, the quickest way I see that most entrepreneurs can improve their business is by nurturing their past client relationships that they have left dormant. The potential to dramatically improve your business with this one thing alone can be life changing. That is exactly why we've invited Noah Fleming on today to discuss how to build a thriving business through customer loyalty. As...

We have a compelling and beautiful story of an artist, in this case, a violinist, who despite being incredibly talented and accomplished, sought to use his instrument for an even greater purpose, inspiration. Kai Kight shares his music and journey and in the process provides ideas that you can take to compose your life, in your own way. Kai is an innovative violinist, composer, and speaker who has...

Creative Warriors podcast has been an amazing journey that has inspired us, motivated us, and changed our world as we knew it. There is nothing quite like having a "real" reason to do some of the geeky things Jeffrey loves to do most; read thought-provoking stuff and talk about it! We wanted to do something special to mark this 100th episode milestone marker. So who better to ask than our Creative...

Wouldn't it be fantastic if marketing your business and your work didn't cost anything? If your marketing budget was Zero? Not only is it possible, but it may also just be the best way to promote your business. One of the most sought-after consultants, speakers and thought leaders on innovation, marketing, new media and social media, Joseph Jaffe is Founder and CEO of Evol8tion, an innovation agen...

While every industry has it's nuances; there can also be remarkable similarities and crossover that all entrepreneurs can leverage. Today you can glean lessons from a coach to jewelry designers about marketing, selling a luxury item and how to succeed in a highly competitive business. Tracy Matthews story is one of stepping into her passion, having great success, losing it all, experimenting furth...

How helpful would it be to be able to spot a trend? In business, it can mean the difference between staying relevant or fading away. We're digging into how to spot trends. We also chat about trends that will affect all Creative Warriors, from selfies to celebrities and vending machines! Rohit Bhargava is a trend curator. He is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of five books on topics as wi...

Just do as I say! How often did you hear that from your mother? Today we're going to hear a lot of the phrases your mother used to say, and surprisingly how valuable marketing lessons can be extracted from that motherly advice to grow our businesses.  Chad Pollitt, a decorated veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former Army Commander, is VP of Audience and Co-founder of Relevance, a digital mag...

It's fair to say that most education is about learning techniques, processes and rules that will help us avoid failure and excel. We learn to become our best selves; sometimes reducing our creativity and taking on behaviors that eliminate the space where creativity is most rewarding, during risk-taking, trial & error, or applying ourselves with empathy.  We can reclaim our true creativity and be p...

At times, most of us question whether we're good enough or worry we simply are not ready to do something we desire. That people might think we're not really who they think you are; that you are an impostor! Creative Warriors is digging into negative self-talk and discussing the Impostor Syndrome with Tanya Geisler. How it can serve us, get in our way and, of course, the best practices to leverage...

Have you ever seen someone with a rewarding and diversified career that is constantly motivated and thought, how do they do that? I want that! Today we are going to get the insights and motivations of one of the more diversified guests we've had on Creative Warriors. By age 24, Lee Silber sold his successful chain of retail stores that he developed while in art school and began his second career a...

We all know, it's a noisy world. There is a constant flow of content being created and consumed. You can stand out from the noise, by tapping into what makes you effective and compelling. You can use your quiet power to separate yourself from the noise! Tara Gentile is a business strategist and the author of Quiet Power Strategy. She works with entrepreneurs and idea people to help them leverage t...

Are you living a life of constant busyness? Feeling like you rarely get to shut completely down? Take some time to find out why this is happening and more importantly get some solutions on how to change it up! Tony Crabbe is the author of the book Busy: How To Thrive In A World of Too Much. At heart, Tony is a translator, taking quality research and brilliant thinking from psychology and other fie...

Building a business based on bold, inspired action is not something that just happens. It's a process that takes support, acceptance of rejection and a willingness to embrace your inner resilience. It's not about being 100% ready; it's about stepping out on the limb and trusting yourself. Tiffany Han is a business and branding coach who helps highly-creative people raise their hands and say yes to...

Many entrepreneurs, particularly creative warriors, seem to somehow “find” themselves in business one day. As if it wasn’t planned as much as it was a transition that just happened. Whether you’ve been in business a long time, brand new or not in business yet, being in business consciously and with a clear intent is critical to your long-term success. J V Crum III helps entrepreneurs grow six and...

Have you ever felt like the only way your can change things is by being outside your comfort zone? That, unless you are in a constant state of being on the edge, life will simply stay exactly the same way? This is not true for everyone, especially for the introverts among us. Beth Buelow, ACC, serves as a guide to introvert entrepreneurs who want to amplify their strengths and build sustainable, e...

It's a frequent occurrence to seek out seasoned mature people for advice, training and inspiration. It's pretty rare to find a 17-year-old who since 11 has created online resources to help elevate people's lives. Proving that anything is possible if you apply the knowledge you acquire. Marc Guberti is a teenager entrepreneur, digital marketer, and author of 13 books(and counting). He is the co-fou...

It's fairly safe to say that most if not all of us are aware of the benefits of having more. That more is better and less is bad. Well, that's not necessarily true. Essentialism is the pursuit of less, but better. In essence it’s about Living life by design instead of default. Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit...

There comes a point in every entrepreneur's life when you realize that your message can not be delivered one person at a time if you want to have an impact. And before you know it you're Googling your fingers off trying to figure out how to increase your exposure, write a press release or just navigate the complex world of PR.  Media maven and passionate entrepreneurship advocate Geeta Nadkarni ha...

At one point or another, everyone has felt that some limitation has kept them from meeting their ambition. It is human nature to see the problem and the limitation first. And it's not always easy to find a solution that will make a real difference. If you've been looking for the upside in the downside, buckle up. We are exploring how to turn limitations into advantages.  Mark Barden is a partner i...

We have all felt societal pressure, to pick a "niche" and focus on the one thing we should do. Many of us have fought hard to live up to that expectation, at times feeling downright bad that we would fail if we did not conform. Well, that is simply not true. You can have a diversified business that supports all of your interests and keeps you excited. Emilie Wapnick was unable to settle on one pat...

Business doesn't have to be all that complicated. Sometimes a reminder to just keep it simple and get down to business is the best advice you can get. In other words, clarity and action will get you where you want to go! After numerous failed attempts to build a business, Tim Fargo went bankrupt in 1991. By 1996, he again started another business. He led that business to the Inc. 500 list twice, a...

One of the biggest core issues people face is linking their vision to actions that will make their goals a reality. It's not about competition, the weather or a life event. It's about connecting the dots and being relentless. It’s about plain and simple hard work. Jeffrey Hayzlett’s latest book, Think Big. Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, launched yesterday and is already a runaway suc...

Building a brand is all encompassing. It includes your product or service and also includes your brand image, why you do what you do, knowing who you serve and so much more. You will never look at branding and positioning the same way after you listen to the episode.  Marketing is a spectator sport, and Jim Joseph is one of the industry's  most engaging and informative branding experts. Entreprene...

It is possible to be more productive, less stressed and happier at work. Sadly, 83% of Americans are stressed at work, 55% are unsatisfied with their career and 47% struggle to stay happy.  Andrew Tarvin is a Humor Engineer. Most people learn how to do their job sufficiently. Few people ever learn how to do it in a way that they enjoy. Andrew travels the globe teaching people how to use humor to r...

If you’re looking for help understanding how to price your product or service and raise your prices, then this episode is for you. Banish the confusion, stop second guessing yourself and get down to business. Sean D’Souza was a guest a few months ago talking about what causes people to buy or hesitate and to date, it’s our #1 episode. Sean delivers his information conceptually and with specific ac...