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One subject that affects everyone is stress, and it’s something each and everyone one of us has experienced significantly during the last couple of months, understandably. It can be hard to truly manage stress without it overtaking your day-to-day life activities.  In this episode, I deep dive into the subject of stress and how to deal with it, particularly for us business owners. Tune in to...

If writing a book has been on your bucket list for a while, whilst you have a little bit of extra time on your hands, now is definitely the time to get stuck into the process! Writing a book can open up so many amazing opportunities and can be a great way to not only recession-proof your business, but will allow you to stand out from the crowd, regardless of your industry.  In this episode, I...

As Youpreneurs, you are in control of what you say no and yes to. A lot of entrepreneurs feel like they need to say yes to everything, particularly at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. However, in doing so, you’ll actually end up putting more work on your plate than you can really handle!  In this episode, I talk about the power of saying no more often and how important it is to...

A few weeks ago, we announced that we would be turning the inaugural Youpreneur Summit to an online experience due to the current uncertainties around the world. However, two weeks into the ticket sale launch, we realised the numbers simply weren’t there and it was clear that a lot of people weren’t a huge fan of the virtual setup for the event.  In this episode, I talk about the biggest busi...

You’ve launched your book and now it’s time to make sure you continue to sell copies of it going into the future! All authors want their book to stay relevant, months and even years after it’s initially published.  In this episode, I share 7 ways to ensure you can sell more copies of your book long after you launch. Tune to find out how you can reach new potential readers through organic soci...

Writing a book is the first part, now it’s time to make it a bestseller! Whether you go down the traditional publishing route or self publish, you yourself will be doing all of the book marketing.  In this episode, I share 5 simple strategies that will help you become a bestselling author. Tune in to find out how you can have a successful book launch, reach a wider audience and get lots of bo...

Planning your book launch is no walk in the park. There is a lot of planning and preparation that needs to go into it to ensure it’s a success. The good thing is that it’s never too early to start marketing your book, in fact, you can do it while you’re still actually writing! In this episode, I share a few ways you can spread the word about your new upcoming book before it’s even published. Tune...

Now that you’ve decided on a book topic, it’s time to start writing! Now, writing a book is hard work and a lot of authors will experience that the writing process can become a chore. However, there are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening. In this episode, I share my top 6 tips that will help you to stay motivated during the writing stage of your book. Tune in to learn how start...

Has writing a book been on your bucket list for a while? The first obstacle a lot of budding authors will face is picking the topic of the book and actually sticking to it. However, it doesn’t need to be as hard as you may think!  In this episode, I share the things you need to figure out that will help you decide your book topic. Tune in to find out how you can identify who your book will be...

As entrepreneurs, it’s impossible for us to do absolutely everything in our businesses, even if we think we can! This is called ‘superhero syndrome’, which makes it extremely difficult for us to delegate those tasks. However, there comes a time when we do need to ‘let go’ of some of tasks that we maybe don’t enjoy, or we’re not very good at.  In this episode, I talk about how the three lists...

Performance coach and mentor, Todd Herman has spent the last 21 years helping top elite athletes, leaders and public figures to become the best version of themselves by tapping into their alter egos. In this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the subject of authenticity and how it’s involved while using an alter ego, tune in to find out why it’s an absolute game changer for yourself as an individual...

LinkedIn is a great place to expand your network, as well as finding your perfect prospects. Although it may be quite spammy at times, it is a platform you should be investing your time into in order to grow your online presence.  In this episode, Viveka von Rosen of Vengresso joins the show to give her top tips on how you can utilize LinkedIn properly during this current pandemic. Tune in to...

Most people will know Bruce Lee for being one of the best karate experts of all time and for his kung-fu movies. However, he was also a philosopher and an extremely deep thinker. Bruce wrote many books that go into full detail about his thoughts and the life lessons he wanted to share with the world.  In this episode, I share 5 of his life lessons that every business owner and entrepreneur ne...

Overthinking is something we have all experienced, particularly for entrepreneurs as a lot of the business decisions will usually come down to us directly. Although we can never completely stop overthinking altogether, there are a few things we can do to limit how often we do it and how we can continue getting things done.  In this episode, I share 5 ways that will help you to think more posi...

Working from home can have so many distractions, from kids, things that need to be done around the house, to the postman making deliveries a couple times a week. All of these things can’t be helped. However, there are a few things we can do to ensure that when we are working, we’re being super productive and getting as much work done as we can. In this episode, I share my 5 top tips to help you st...

It’s not easy to stay motivated all the time. However, there are a few things you can do to try and be as motivated as you possibly can be at given times to help stay on track with your goals and continue being productive day-to-day. One way people become unmotivated and stop believing in themselves is when they do not embrace the things they’ve achieved and only focus on the tasks they haven’t co...

With everything that has been going on in the world recently, a lot of us feel completely out of control. As entrepreneurs, we’re type A individuals and having zero control over a situation can be really hard. However, there are a few things that we can control, the main thing being our outlook and how we react to the situation.  In this episode, I share my top tips on how you can prepare and...

There are several elements that go into building a personal brand but what many entrepreneurs seem to lose track of is that a personal brand is so much more than a flashy logo or a fancy website. It’s a lot bigger than that. It’s who you are, what you do and what people say about you when you aren’t in the room.  In this episode, I go back to personal brand basics as I dive into three main as...

The entrepreneurial lifestyle can be quite a rollercoaster ride at times. There are those high points where owning your own business can feel liberating and incredibly rewarding, but a lot of the ride is filled with long hours, hard work and dealing with a lot of stress.  Whether you stay cool under pressure or stress out easily, every entrepreneur learns to develop their own strategies when...

Have you ever wondered how so many successful entrepreneurs run their businesses, spend quality time with their families and focus on their passion projects with ease? One common thread they all tend to share is a set morning routine to help them prime their day for success. Up until a few years ago, I never really took the beginning of the day all that seriously myself until meeting Hal Elrod and...

Whether you are a budding content creator or a seasoned marketer that’s looking to give the platform another try, the most recent statistics on YouTube marketing show that it’s not too late to get started with it this year. Honestly speaking, I’ve been pretty guilty of not focusing on it myself over the past few years but I’m making sure that all changes this year.  In this podcast episode, I...

Branding can be a tough process but getting your brand to stand out against a crowded landscape can be an even bigger challenge. No matter how unique or niched down you get with your product or service, there will always be stiff competition out there which is why brand differentiation is so important. On the podcast this week, I share my three ideas on how to help your brand stand out. I also dis...

Becoming a published author has been a goal I’ve noticed more and more Youpreneurs chasing lately, and for good reason. Getting a book out into the world is one of the most effective expert positioning strategies you can use.  In this episode, I talk about the writing process itself, the importance of validating your idea and what publishing route you might want to take to get your book out t...

Whether you are speaking to a classroom-sized workshop or taking on the big stage in front of hundreds of people, building your speaking career is a sure-fire way to position yourself as an expert in your field, develop a deeper connection with a brand audience and spread your message...all at the same time.  If you’ve been thinking about whether you should start hitting stages this year, thi...

Podcast’s popularity shows no sign of slowing down with the number of daily podcasts tripling since 2017, but creating and producing a podcast takes a lot more than just showing up behind a mic.  If you feel like you’ve built a good-sized audience and you’ve hit a healthy number of episode downloads then it might be high time to start making your show work for you. Tune into this episode as I...