The Self-Employed Life

Life is not linear. It's excitingly squiggly! If we embrace this thought, we will certainly have more joy, create a bigger impact and work with and not against the inevitable changes that we all face. Mitch Joel has been called a marketing and communications visionary, interactive expert and community leader. He's an author, blogger, podcaster, and passionate speaker who connects people worldwide...

One of the best places to find fresh ideas could very well be completely outside of your current industry and commonly used resources. Cross-industry innovation is a way to create what is next and separate yourself from what is.  Ramon Vullings is an inspirational speaker, a cross-industry innovation expert, author and ideaDJ. He believes that there are positive alternatives to the way we interact...

Being unique is career insurance. There is no better way to stand out from your competition than to take your big idea, make it unique and put it out into the world. If you are passionate about helping others, Dorie Clark has exceptional advice on how to take control of your professional life and make a big impact. At age 14, Dorie entered college for the Exceptionally Gifted and by 18 graduated P...

If you’re in business, YOU are your brand, and you are marketing yourself and your talent. Whether you want to build an empire, relaunch, transform or kick off a new venture every successful creative brand must have a solid business foundation. Lela Barker is the founder of Bella Lucce, an award-winning international beauty brand that is in 1200 spas, in 27 countries and also the mind behind Lucky...

Our always-on, web-driven world has new rules for competing and business growth. Advanced planning is out – agile is IN! Businesses who are real-time responsive will be far more successful than those who fear change and stick to a preconceived plan.  No one knows more about using the new Real-Time tools and strategies to spread ideas, influence minds and build business than David Meerman Scott.  D...

Have you ever wondered why success and acclaim don't necessarily go to the most talented or skilled, but more often to those who are most visible? Today we are deconstructing what it means to be an introvert and how to leverage the positive aspects of being introverted. Lynette Crane is a Minneapolis-based acclaimed national speaker, author, and executive coach with more than 30 years of experienc...

When the authentic voice of your work is clear, the impact you create is louder than words. It takes a strong sense of identity, vision, and mastery, and we are going to dive into the critical topic of knowing your authentic voice. Critical because today people want to connect with the real deal. Your authenticity. And your authentic voice, your "message," must be clear to stand out in today's noi...

We all face disappointment, failure, and loss. Some of us even experience near death struggles. There are even times when entrepreneurs feel they can't go on. Your turning point will come by deciding what is important to you and taking action!  Sheevaun Moran takes complex success principles and bridges them with science, profits, health, and universal energetics. She has helped over 15,000 high a...

Having the right mindset for the new economy is not an option if you want a sustainable business. Life and business are always in a state of change; how we evolve, engage and energize makes all the difference in our future.  Simon T. Bailey is the former sales director of the world-renowned Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort®. He has spoken to over a 1,000 organizations on six cont...

Building a business takes a leap of faith. Achieving your goals takes persistence and coming back after losing it all takes a big dose of resilience. Jonathan Rivera gave up trading time for money as an electrician 11 years ago to pursue freedom. He made it big, lost it all in the "financial crash" and learned what it truly means to pursue your passion.  Jonathan's first start up was in real estat...

Blogging like all forms of communication is less daunting when you know the rules(and when to break them). It's even easier when you find an expert who is willing to offer valuable insider tips and insights.  Robin Houghton has 20+ years of experience in marketing and communication. Since 2002 her firm Eggbox Marketing has specialized in online marketing. Her work focuses on making the best use of...

The act of being in business is one of the most creative things a person will ever do. While starting or running a business may appear to be nothing like "creating" your chosen work, it is, in fact, more closely aligned than you think.  Jennifer Lee, the author of Building Your Business the Right-Brain Way and The Right-Brain Business Plan, joins us to share her insights on how a creative person c...

People or profit is not an either or choice. The way to do business today is to put people over profit. It is by its very nature a values-based approach to sustainable business and growing profits. It is as Dale Partridge says "not a liability but a responsibility."  Dale teaches leaders and organizations how to position their brand, love their people, and develop profitable social responsibility...

The Miracle Morning is the tool Hal Elrod created to completely change the trajectory of his life. He is living proof that you can overcome adversity and create an extraordinary life and business.  Hal was hit head-on by a drunk driver (at 80 mph) and was dead alongside the highway. Despite being dead for six minutes, in a coma for six days, and being told he may never walk again, he made a full r...

Building your business is not about hiding what makes you unique. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! It's about embracing what makes you unique! If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, this is for you! Chris Brogan's insights on business, marketing, and branding will show you the benefits of being who you are, why feeling like you belong is essential, and the importance of being part of a community....

It's human nature to simplify the complex and put everything in a box. What if it’s not possible to NOT think in a box? Then you need to think in NEW boxes. Alan Iny's insights provide a fresh perspective at a time when creativity is more important than ever in a world where the life span of an idea is short-lived.  Alan has spent his working life researching, writing, training and speaking on cre...

We laughed, we got teary eyed and had more takeaways than expected! If you know what it's like to fall down and get back up than this episode will rock your world. Drawing on her own challenges, Dr. Susan inspires audiences by delivering personalized, practical content anyone can apply to create their own unstoppable results. Dr. Susan started as a college drop-out. She worked as a secretary for e...

Sometimes nothing is more comforting than being inspired by someone else's success and motivated through their struggle to forge a new path. Cole Hatter made the fundamental decision not to squander a moment of his life because he almost lost it twice.  Cole is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, author and speaker. He is very passionate about showing people how to be wealthy both financial...

See how innovators and dynamic businesses harness the power of inquiry—one of the most effective forces for igniting change. Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the worlds leading innovators, red-hot start ups, designers, and creative thinkers to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create. Asking questions allows you to find relevant solutions to the needs of the cl...

Creativity and profit do not have to be mutually exclusive of one another. You can in fact be creative and have a profitable business that brings you and others great joy. We are pleased beyond words to have a leading voice on the subject of passion and profitability.    David Parrish is a business adviser, trainer, writer and speaker. He works internationally helping creative and cultural enterpr...

T oo often people accept “good enough” as the norm when it comes to customer service. In today’s business world you can’t succeed meeting client’s expectations. You have to blow them away.     Doug Sandler, aka Mr. Nice Guy, is the author of the newly released book “Nice Guys Finish First” and creator of Nice Guys Finish First philosophy. His philosophy, built on 30 years of industry experience, h...

The way we use social media continues to rapidly morph and change at a pace most could never have imagined. When social media is used well it can dramatically increase your ability to successfully navigate this web of technology, literally removing the barriers of space and time between you and your followers. Yet, used incorrectly, Bryan Kramer explains all your efforts could be futile and create...

Technology has made it socially acceptable to communicate in sound bites at a furious pace. At the same time we seem to know less and less about how to deeply, profoundly connect. Without a balance between the two, disconnection is inevitable says author Achim Nowak.

To remain competitive, every person needs to act more creatively. The good news is that everyone can be creative in their own way, using their natural strengths and personal style. It doesn’t require that all the stars in the sky align. Instead a better understanding of your personality type can unlock your personal creative style and power. David Goldstein believes the more you understand your cr...

We take risks everyday, because everyday we are making decisions that will produce outcome of some type, both professional and personally. It really comes down to what are you willing to take a stand for. In other words, what brings you meaning. It’s common for many to get overwhelmed and even procrastinate, yet we all know the dissatisfaction of those actions as explained by Doug Sundheim.