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Do you ever feel like life is suffocating you? Or that all of the "have to do's" of your day are spreading you paper thin? A few years ago, I felt trapped in a mirror-maze of anxiety and depression. It wasn't until I learned a simple practice that I was able to take my life back five minutes at a time. In this short episode, I'm going to walk you through how to start finding peace even in the roughest of days.   SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 15:   Emily Freeman @ Chattingatthesky.com Lazy: A Manifesto (Tim Kreider) Here are just a few of the resources that have been helpful on my own journey: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Opening to God: Lectio Divina and Life as Prayer by David Benner

Trust. It’s difficult to earn, it can be lost in a moment and, once lost, it takes a long time to get it back. But how do you begin to build trust and credibility online, especially if you’re not widely known? In this episode, I talk with Kyle Young, the smartest product launch expert you’ve never heard of…until now. He unpacks everything you need to get started building rock solid credibility and real influence.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN Why you have more credibility right now than you realize. The reason expertise is a spectrum, and how to figure out where you are on it. The 5 most influential words you can use to build credibility.

How do you define your audience before you have one? And how do you develop the skills and confidence required to reach them? Ken Ott, co-founder of MetaCake, drops some knowledge on us, including: Where to start when you don't know where to start The worst mistake to avoid when defining your audience How to build relationships with key influencers without being creepy The key changes happening in mobile tech that you need to pay attention to right now

Are you living your true calling? If not, what if you could discover what you're uniquely created to do?  How would that discovery transform your life and how you live in the world? In this episode, I unpack that behemoth idea with my friend Jeff Goins, author of The Art of Work. It's not only possible to discover your unique calling, but the path is far different than most people think.   In this episode you'll learn: The surprising truth of how we really discover our true calling. Why "just pursue your passion" is terrible advice. How to avoid the common mistake of confusing a hobby for your calling. Why failure is essential to finding your true purpose in life. Why finding your calling requires both finding a pathway and getting lost.  

What if everything you believe about marketing is wrong? What if you're doing it upside down and could increase your effectiveness by making one fundamental shift in your approach? That's what this podcast is all about. Andy Peterson, president of Different Drummer, helps Hollywood and independent studios connect with audiences through storytelling and he's spent millions of their money figuring it out. Want to pick his brain? Listen in.  In this episode you'll learn: Why having fewer marketing resources is actually a competitive advantage Andy's step by step process for finding and emotionally connecting with a target audience Why you need to pick a fight, and risk losing everything, if you want to make a difference How to effectively communicate with your audience and the most valuable skill you must learn to do that How to use the proximity principle to build your own authority and influence The key to creating a lasting relationship with an audience using storytelling   Want to be a more effective storyteller? 

The digital world is transitioning faster than anyone can manage, and it's only getter faster. What practical steps can you take right now to rise above the noise, get noticed and build a loyal audience? Bob Hutchins, founder of Nashville-based digital marketing agency Buzzplant, joins me to unpack how to think strategically about where you spend your time and energy. Access all of the show notes for this episode at 1kTrueFans.com/buzzplant, where you can also download a free digital marketing checklist.   In this episode you'll learn: Why you should stop marketing like Don Draper (Mad Men) 10 things that will massively increase your chances of success How to easily identify who your audience is. (Most people don't do this first.) The fatal marketing mistake most people are making. (Hint: They're selfish.) How to use the 80/20 Rule in a completely different way  

Fresh out of college, Jeff Sheldon worked at a design firm where he learned the ropes of corporate life…but he knew he was meant to do more. In this episode of the 1K True Fans podcast, Jeff shares how he built Ugmonk, an immensely popular lifestyle and design company, while working a full-time job and made the leap to full-time entrepreneur. Oh yeah, and he broke every rule along the way. If you've ever wondered if it's possible to build a sustainable business on 1,000 True Fans, Jeff answers for us.

What's it like to work on some of the biggest animated films of all time? For fifteen years Brad Andalman and Brad West worked behind the scenes at Pixar. And then they launched out on their own and created an app call Vellum, which helps writers publish exquisite ebooks...effortlessly. In this episode of the 1K True Fans podcast, "the Brad's" detail their entrepreneurial journey, the key lessons they've learned during the first two years working for themselves, and how entrepreneurs can build authority through self-publishing.

There are things people tell you about leaving a steady job to pursue your dream…and then there’s the truth. Best-selling author Travis Thrasher gives it to us straight in this episode about how he went from desk jockey to bestselling author–and the price of living his dream.  

Many creative entrepreneurs and artists fight a secret battle with depression and anxiety--even those at the top of their game. In this raw podcast episode, New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee reveals her own struggles and how she's finding freedom. Show notes for this episode are available for download here.

How do you build a creative career from absolute zero? What steps can you take right now to begin building a network of influencers? The answers are simple, but not easy. Still, it's 100% doable. Here's how. Robert Liparulo is a Renaissance man. He's a bestseller author, screenwriter, accomplished journalist, and one of the most creative people on the planet. I've known him for years and witnessed firsthand his ability to move audiences through masterful storytelling, and his bottomless generosity is sharing the lessons he's learned on his own journey as a creative entrepreneur. We cover everything from how he built a writing career from scratch and how anyone can build relationships with their heroes just like he did.

How do you build an audience if you're starting from zero? What steps can you take right now to begin getting noticed on the Internet? How do you not go insane in the process? Claire Diaz-Ortiz shares her best insights and hacks for productivity, marketing, and making a living by focusing on your 1,000 True Fans.

How do you find your voice as a creative entrepreneur? In this episode Kevin Kaiser talks with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Ben Arment about how he carved his own path and started doing meaningful work...and how you can do the same. Download the show notes at www.1ktruefans.com/podcast.

Being creative is about taking risks. But what if you feel like a fraud? What should you do when it seems everyone else is more awesome than you? In this episode of the 1K True Fans podcast you'll learn how to stop sabotaging yourself, get your mojo back and create with confidence.

How many fans do you really need to make a living from your creative work? The answer may be, "Not as many as you think." In this mini-episode, 1KTrueFans.com founder Kevin Kaiser takes the minimum effective dose concept made popular by lifehackers like Tim Ferriss and applies it to the concept of 1,000 True Fans.