Tim Melanson
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Your host, Tim Melanson talks to self-employed, home based "Work @ Home RockStars" to learn their best tips and tricks to be successful.
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Tim Melanson
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
WHR 3.33 : Kinga Mnich 20.09.2021 34:42
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Being a social psychologist and leadership strategist, once COVID hit the world many companies started reaching out in regards to what they could do. She was successfully at helping companies shift their entire business from working in a store to working remotely. Bad Note: At the beginning of lockdowns Kinga lost 70% of her contracts due to panic. It was the first time in he...
WHR 3.32 : Dr Vaneeta Aggarwal 13.09.2021 31:11
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Prior to Covid-19 Vaneeta had started her own company specializing in higher education media in India. After Covid-19 started causing lockdowns she quickly pivoted to online webinars for students and professors from all over the world on planning their futures. Then to publish an E-Magazine and podcasts with knowledge from corporate guru's for the students to have insight bef...
WHR 3.31 : Maria Brito 06.09.2021 42:03
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Quitting her attorney job to work in the arts. Getting a call from one of her friends with nothing but compliments that then linked her with a celebrity that opened huge doors for her. Even when you think no-one is watching, people are watching. The validation will come with the results. Bad Note: With the art industry being a Muti-billion dollar market, it is very small in t...
WHR 3.30 : Sharita Humphrey 30.08.2021 36:21
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Leaving her public service job to start her business. She wanted her own time and not to be missing out on living. She did everything possible for the change in lifestyle including implementing things her employer was already doing and maximizing her. With an emergency fund she made the transition. Bad Note: You don't need to invest so much in every aspect of your business. W...
WHR 3.29 : Sarah Gibbons 23.08.2021 32:46
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Having a career in online advertising she never felt fulfilled. With a craving to make an impact she decided to go back to grad school, with getting a masters in spiritual psychology. Finally launched her own coaching practice while simultaneously managing a sales team and raising a family. A very proud feeling. Bad Note: Membership programs have always been quite popular, bu...
WHR 3.28 : Eric Seropyan 16.08.2021 31:40
SHOW NOTES Good Note: It's always good to show your client the data points. After looking through their businesses using web tracking methods they can pick apart what could be needed to get more traffic. Bad Note: While working with certain clients on their online presence, Eric had ran into a situation where the client was using copyrighted material for their blogs. Turning into a real problem wh...
WHR 3.27 : Shopanova 09.08.2021 34:44
SHOW NOTES Good Note: After going from commercial fishing to sales, Shopanova dialled in their own marketing for customers and it really took off. Creating a business that solved the problem of their first video production business. Bad Note: During the transition of jobs, there was about a year of grinding and making mistakes. Hiring someone for sales too early on ended in a way only generating e...
WHR 3.26 : Christopher Hamze 02.08.2021 25:26
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Using the time during COVID to redo their entire app that hadn't been redesigned in over 7 years. Bad Note: There have been many pivots over the years, it took realizing that the 1 type of customer that they had been revolving their business around was not best customers to look for. Redesign the old model and track your metrics. Bandmates: Working personally harder will only...
WHR 3.25 : James Neilson-Watt 26.07.2021 33:14
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Being a health care chiropractor by trade he never felt fulfilled with his own lifestyle. He said he must change something and then released his first small program to show people how to get more clients. Then immediately realized he was undervaluing himself. Bad Note: When things are not going well, try and change it with hindsight. Rather than making the solution complex. S...
WHR 3.24 : Mike Arnold 19.07.2021 29:03
SHOW NOTES Good Note: During Covid utilizing the time and all of the skills he has learned to generate more income & success. Taking on work with a medical technology company that is now ready by having time working from home. Bad Note: During his 13 years in the business there has been many bad notes whether it was work for himself or other corporations. Ultimately time gets away from you, gettin...
WHR 3.23 : Samit Patel 12.07.2021 33:00
SHOW NOTES Good Note: After graduating college Samit tried his hand at various businesses from travel to hair and beauty. Failing at all of them and being down on his luck for years, it took just one more try to help raise 1.6 million for a campaign. Afterwards the work came flooding in even before starting his agency. Bad Note: Tons and tons of mistakes. From the amount of work from different bus...
WHR 3.22 : Howie Zales 05.07.2021 28:28
Good Note: Starting off as a camera operator for a local news station, Howies dream was to do sports TV. Calling ESPN with camera experience he was told that he didn't have enough experience. 5 years later to the day, he called back for the job and got it. Bad Note: There is no 1 path to take. Self funding and invest in the proper equipment needed. Practice make Progress: Consistently reading and...
WHR 3.21 : Jessica Totillo Coster 28.06.2021 27:46
SHOW NOTES Good Note: After a life event, she went all in on her business and replaced her day job income. Bad Note: Over extending herself before getting the people needed to help get to the next step and become more efficient. Understand who you hire for the task at hand. Start by getting someone specific for 1 specific job in your business. Take baby steps for building your ideal team. Attract...
WHR 3.20 : Shelby Fowler 21.06.2021 30:08
SHOW NOTES Good Note: After taking the leap to being a full time entrepreneur, she was able to bring in a 6 figure income in the first year Bad Note: Every other day there will be a bad note. With more success and work you put in, the more bad notes will happen. Normalize failure to learn from the experience. All your setbacks will set you up for the next level. Learning from the best: Find the...
WHR 3.19 : Walt Institute 14.06.2021 38:41
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Finding the niche of the business, laser focusing on what you're doing and who you're targeting. Developing with mentors. Bad Note: Expecting too much too soon. By stepping back and looking at the bigger picture, you must change yourself to have the best response. Call it as is, and be real. Practice Makes Progress: Take action consistently. Watch for your blind spot, your be...
WHR 3.18 : Alan Lazaros 07.06.2021 42:16
SHOW NOTES Good Note: During the beginning of the pandemic there was massive uncertainty. Working with the new normal there was much to talk about in the podcasting world and trying to rebrand. With a pen, paper and a group of friends they wrote down who they inspired to be, what are the pivots they will make in their businesses and how will they come out of this even better. They ended up doublin...
WHR 3.17 : Coach Dean Brown 31.05.2021 32:01
SHOW NOTES Good Note: As a life coach finding the issues within a client and watching them get past it and grow! Bad Note: When he realized he was doing what the world expected from him rather than who he was, which lead to finding his purpose. Learning from the best: Having similar situations to help or be helped by others. The law of attraction is a big part of it, starting with a thought and tu...
WHR 3.16 : Benjamin Donhardt 24.05.2021 33:18
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Being able to generate income starting with nothing. Putting you plan into action time and time again is you success. Bad Note: Identifying the right partnerships and realizing every client might not be the right fit. About your Band: Having the band be a true representation of yourself. By being honest and open it will translate into your buisness. Jam Room: While working wi...
WHR 3.15 : Kevin Koch 17.05.2021 26:15
SHOW NOTES Good Note: His success comes from the success of his clients. Bad Note: Don't underestimate the power the journey. Practice Makes Perfect: If you want new results then you must change how you're programmed. Whether that be through repitation or an emotional impact. Growth is what makes life fun. Instrument of Choice: Modern tools such as the internet and your cell phone when used proper...
WHR 3.14 : Michael Atma 10.05.2021 37:39
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Before starting the business, it came down to writing out what he wanted and that was to work from home. To figure out " How to create this dream, online. " Bad Note: With 7 businesses built, dealing with the ever changing online algorithms and pivoting when necessary . Practice makes progress: Have a vision of where you're heading & stay committed for the best results. With...
WHR 3.13 : John Vuong 03.05.2021 34:49
SHOW NOTES Good Note: When starting this agency 8 years ago, realizing that there is a need and to fulfill just that with a SEO. Bad Note: Hiring poorly based on skillset, was not a good fit. You'll make mistakes but it's what you do with the outcome. Getting Fans: Don't be stagnant. It's an ongoing process to building your ideal avatar, finding who your target audience, the due diligence in your...
WHR 3.12 : Arianna Zabriskie 26.04.2021 34:59
SHOW NOTES Good Note: When push came to shove, starting is the best part. Finding a way to earn money that is not exchanging her time hour by hour, to have that extra time to do what you want to do. Bad Note: Working herself into the ground for her first launch led to burn out. Realizing there is a masculine & feminine approach to running your business. Learning from the Best: You got to have a co...
WHR 3.11 : Melissa Linke 19.04.2021 29:59
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Due to the Pandemic Melissa pivoted into something she was even more passionate about. To fix the short lived fitness programs with 365 Lean. Bad Note: Loosing your business within 24hrs and needing to change direction. Personal Bad Note: From obese to fitness model was not the end of the road when it came to lifestyle choices. Practice Makes Perfect: Way easier than people t...
WHR 3.10 : Rachel Luther 12.04.2021 31:22
SHOW NOTES Good Note: Applying yourself no matter the situation. "The world is my oyster." Bad Note: Pinpointing your weaknesses. You don't need to do everything yourself. Tell us about your Band: Think through everything that is on my list of responsibilities to grow your business which may include personal things that may be weighing on us. From having a manager to hiring someone to clean your h...
WHR 3.9 : Matilda Morgan 05.04.2021 36:30
SHOW NOTES Good Note : While helping clients improve their image, you get to see them light up. Bad Note : Trying to do too many things at once and be everything to everyone. Jam Room : Set up as the brand that I want to be Gathering Fans : Present yourself in a way that your target market will be comfortable with, but also see that you have just a little bit more than they do so that they are ins...
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