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Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Asking for help is something that does NOT come naturally to me. I like to blaze my own trail, and I don’t like to be slowed down. I always hated group projects in high school because I wanted to do the work on my (super-fast) timeline and on my own terms. So it’s no surprise that when I started my business, it didn’t even occur to me to ask for help. My method was figuring it out for myself, trial and error, and banging my head against the wall trying to figure things out because I didn’t have anyone that had been in my shoes before able to show me the way. Now, mentorship means everything to me as a business owner. I finally figured out that I can only go so far by myself, and that going it alone actually slowed me down! Fascinating! If you want to reach success faster, build a community of people around you that have been where you’ve been before.  Not only can you find a mentor for anything you want to do nowadays, but you can also be a mentor for others as well. This is why my conversation with today’s guest is so special to me! Kelsey Chapman is an author, community builder, online educator, host of The Radiant Podcast. After a few years of fumbling her way through post-grad life, Kelsey realized that her entrepreneurial itch wasn’t going away. She came home, got to work, and turned a part-time blog and side-hustle into a multi-six-figure business in just 2 YEARS! Today, Kelsey leads an audience of 100k followers, hosts The Radiant Podcast, empowers and equips women through her online mentorship program, and is about to release her book, What They Taught Me, on February 9th! If you’re ready to learn about the beauty of mentorship, let’s get right into it! Kelsey and I talk about: Kelsey’s journey to becoming a writer. Why it’s worth taking the time to build an audience. How to find a mentor. Why instead of going at it alone you should let people in. Kelsey’s advice for someone who is struggling to get traction in visibility in their side hustle. The belief Kelsey had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Kelsey: “No matter what you're doing whether it's course creation, building any sort of service-based business, writing, you have to show that there's a proof of concept like that people will buy the concept.” “The character that's built-in slow growth is what sustains you. What helps you steward that dream of yours longterm.” “Just take what you need. Doesn't mean you have to apply every single thing.” “You don't have to be famous to be a mentor. You just need to be a few steps ahead of someone to be willing to share what you know.” Bio: Kelsey Chapman is an author, community builder, online educator, and host of The Radiant Podcast. She wholeheartedly believes dreams are worth pursuing and is passionate about teaching women how to walk with purpose in their gifts and live from a place of identity and rest — all so that they can carry their dreams and vision for the long haul. After a few years of fumbling her way through post-grad life and a brief stint overseas, Kelsey realized that her entrepreneurial itch wasn’t going away. She came home, got to work, and turned a part-time blog, and side-hustle into a multi-six-figure business in just two years. From there, she realized her business savvy traits and desire to empower others could be translated into something bigger through teaching everything she’s learned with others. In just four years she has mentored hundreds of clients and thousands of students through building their brand, growing their platform, and stewarding their influence. Today, Kelsey plays the role of a personal cheerleader to an engaged audience of 100,000k followers, hosts The Radiant Podcast, and empowers and equips women through her Radiant Podcast, Dream To Done online mentorship program, and most recently, her book What They Taught Me: Recognizing The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream To Done. Resources Mentioned: Enneagram Test What They Taught Me Book - Out February 9th! What They Taught Me - Amazon Connect with Kelsey: Kelsey's Website Kelsey's Instagram Kelsey's Facebook Radiant Podcast

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Anyone that emails me saying, “Hey can I be on your podcast? I travel the country in my RV,” the answer is pretty much always YES! I couldn’t wait to talk to Nick because anyone that’s able to start a business and travel at the same time needs to be my friend. As a fellow RV owner, I know how hard it is to make time to travel, but I’ve always wanted to get in our RV and travel to Alaska! It’s one of those bucket-list things for me… I mean, I do need my husband to be able to work remotely too and agree to the drive… Hopefully in one of my future income reports - in like 2022 - you’ll hear all about how I ran my business from my RV on my way to Alaska. That’s why learning how Nick and his wife made this happen for themselves makes this episode extra special to me. Nick teaches people how to manage their finances & live their own adventure. I know everyone is going to absolutely love this episode. What I want to leave people with before the episode starts is that you don’t have to make as much money in your business as you might think to have financial freedom when you have control of your personal finances. Nick is going to show us exactly how we can live the same life he lives, so let’s get into it. Nick and I talk about: His journey to building a business teaching entrepreneurs how to budget and managing money. Nick strategy behind monetizing his website. How much of our spending is a habit and done subconsciously. The importance of clarity in your business direction. His best advice for you if you’re struggling to get traction making money in your side hustle. The one belief Nick had to change about himself to get where he is today. My favorite quotes from Nick: “Let's create a plan and use money as the tool to help you get there.” "It's not about spending less, it's about where's my money going. And let's put as much of my money as possible on the things that I truly care about.” "You're taking on the risk. Both of time and money to build a business and you need to get clear on why you're doing that and ensure that the path you're going down is actually going to help you achieve that.” Bio: Nick True is a married twenty-something from Tennessee and father to four fur-children. Through Mapped Out Money, Nick writes and speaks about personal finance, budgeting, and Slow-FI, all while traveling full-time with his wife and four pets in a 27ft Airstream. He is passionate about teaching people to enjoy their money now, while also saving and investing for the future. With some creative help from his wife, Hanna, Nick aims to produce approachable and engaging personal finance content to help you understand finance and manage your money, so you can get on with living your unique adventure. Resources Mentioned: Smart Passive Income Gary Vaynerchuk Mindset by Carol Dweck Connect with Nick: Nick's Website - Mapped Out Money Nick's Youtube MO$ Podcast Nicks Instagram Nick's Twitter

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! I hear it all the time -- Online Business Manager, OBM, How to become an OBM… and I never understood what it meant or how it was different from being a virtual assistant! That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Sarah Noked, who’s here today to explain the difference between an Online Business Manager and a Virtual Assistant, what kind of people are best for both roles, and what business owners would hire each role for. From the moment I met Sarah I knew I had to have her on the podcast ASAP! What resonated with me about Sarah was her story -- Going from overworked and underpaid, desperate to leave her 9-5, to a multi-6 figure OBM business-owning queen. I know many of you listening today can totally relate to that, and Sarah’s here today as proof that it IS POSSIBLE for you to go from side-hustle to self-employed and have that dream life! Sarah doesn’t sugarcoat what it takes to build a successful business, but she’s there to teach you exactly the steps you need to take to be successful. If you’re wanting to start your OBM business, or you’re curious to learn the difference between OBM’ing and Virtual Assisting like I was, then let’s get started! Sarah and I talk about: Sarah’s journey to become a certified online business manager. What an Online Business Manager (OBM) is and what they do. The knowledge and skills needed to become an OBM. Sarah’s path from a VA to certified OBM with a multiple 6-figure agency. How to get started as an OBM. Sarah’s advice for someone who is struggling to get traction in their side hustle. The belief Sarah had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Sarah: “I'm also really obsessed with helping people grow successful online businesses with stability and systems.” “Everybody has systems in their business.” “I'm so grateful for the things that I have and the ability to teach other women to be able to have a sustainable life and business from home.” “If you want to make this side hustle work, you actually have to really get clear on your value and charge for it.” Bio: Sarah is the founder and CEO of Sarah Noked OBM. She is one of the leading experts in implementing systems within digital businesses, having achieved maximum results for hundreds of women worldwide, and teaching them how to grow team-based online businesses.  Over the last decade, she has grown from VA solopreneur to a Certified OBM®, has trained her own team of five OBMs in her very own OBM Agency, and has generated a multi-six-figure income in the process.   Now as one of only a few Certified OBM® trainers in the world, Sarah’s focus lies in using her first-hand knowledge to help female entrepreneurs sustainably scale up profitable digital businesses. Resources Mentioned: Tina Forsyth OBM Masterclass OBM Starter Kit obmcertification.com Connect with Sarah: Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram Sarah's Twitter Sarah's OBM Facebook Community

Find out how much money I made in September 2020 and exactly how I made it, what my expenses looked like and lessons learned along the way! Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! If you’re anything like me when I first started my side hustle, you might have found yourself thinking… “I already have so much to do, how am I gonna find the time to build my business too?” But then I looked at how I was spending my time. Waking up at 7AM and lazily watching Bravo reality TV as I slowly got ready to drag myself into a day job that I hated. Leaving for work at the last minute and trying to come home as early as possible just like everyone else, which had me sitting in rush hour traffic. Binge-watching Netflix after dinner and on lazy weekend days. Scrolling Facebook in my spare moments to see what my old high school friends were up to. Never planning ahead, always reacting to circumstances around me. And I wished my life was different. I wished I made more money, doing something that I actually loved, that I worked from home and had more freedom. I might have felt busy at work… but outside of work I had plenty of opportunities to work on my dream. But I’d let myself get hacked.  And exactly what this week’s guest is here to talk about. How we let our lives get hacked, how we pay for all the “free” things we spend our time on with our attention, and how it’s stealing our dreams from us. Kary Oberbrunner is an author, coach, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they're going so they can share their message with the world.  And he’s here today to show us how to become Unhackable so that we can succeed in business and life. Everything Kary talks about is so impactful and powerful.  If you love this episode, which I know you will, be sure to check out Kary’s brand new book, Unhackable, coming out this Saturday, October 24th! Kary and I talk about: Kary’s journey as a pastor, to side hustler, to author and publisher Kary’s powerful lessons on failure Why you should break down your projects into smaller steps Important questions you should start asking yourself The one belief Kary had to change about himself to get where he is today My favorite quotes from Kary: “I believe we were all meant for a great purpose” “When you get hacked, that means you get distracted, you get diverted” “The fuel to become unhackable is enthusiasm” Bio: Kary Oberbrunner is an author, coach, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they're going so they can become souls on fire, experience unhackability, and share their message with the world. As a child and young adult, Kary overcame a paralyzing speech disorder and an addiction to self-injury. In the past twenty years, he’s ignited over one million people with his content. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Kelly, and three children. Resources Mentioned: Unhackable Book From Broke and Frustrated to $100,000/Month Blogging in Less Than 3 Years with Alex Nerney Connect with Kary: Kary's Website Kary's Instagram Kary's Facebook Kary's Twitter Kary's YouTube

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Every day I hear from people who are struggling with social media. It’s overwhelming to them to think of having to be everywhere, they’re intimidated by it, or they can’t stand the thought of adding to the noise. This is something I can totally relate to, which is why I’m so excited to have my guest Kristen Boss on the podcast today. Kristen is a mindset and business coach who specializes in helping women build their influence and grow successful businesses that deeply align with their purpose. Kristen is going to break down how to use social media in a strategic way. Her method eliminates the hustle and incorporates your most authentic self, which I love. I think you’re all going to love this episode, so let’s get started! Kristen and I talk about: The biggest missed opportunities that Kristen sees entrepreneurs make The 5 essential things you need to have on a social media platform Common mindset blocks that hold people back How to be authentic in your business Kristen’s advice for someone struggling to get traction in their side hustle The belief Kristen had to change about herself to get where she is today My favorite quotes from Kristen: “People come online to shop, not to be sold to.” “You have relational equity with key people and you need to be really targeting your people.” “If you are an entrepreneur, you're a problem solver in the marketplace.” “You don't have to get it right. Get it going.” “You're going to get real clear, real fast when you start actually taking action.” “You have to be able to evoke emotion from your reader in a way that says, Oh man, she gets me and she can solve my problems.” “Where your focus goes, energy flows” “Are you going to show up with the belief that I'm essential and what I offer is essential and I'm going to make it known and serve people really well.” “Paying an expert is worth removing this pain that I'm experiencing to shortcut my success.” “What if you can have massive success without hustling your butt off for it?” Bio: Kristen is a mindset and business coach who specializes in helping women build their influence and grow successful businesses that deeply align with their purpose. With nearly 15 years of experience working in service and marketing, she's pivoted from celebrity hairstylist to boutique owner, to business coach. With her experience of creating businesses from scratch, she is now helping other women tap into their highest self and true potential. When she's not coaching, you can find Kristen wrangling her kids with her husband in Colorado. Resources Mentioned: The Purposeful Platform: The 5 Key Essentials to a Profitable and Joy-filled Business Finding Your Calling with Katie Sullivan Connect with Kristen: Kristen's Website Kristen's Instagram Becoming Boss Facebook Group

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Pete McPherson & I immediately connected on our journey away from “The American Dream” and that’s why I’m so excited for you to listen in today. Pete is the founder of Do You Even Blog? An award-winning blog, podcast, and YouTube channel dedicated to helping creators build impactful and profitable online businesses. Upon meeting Pete, I immediately resonated with his journey out of corporate and his struggle to make his side-hustle succeed. We both gave up the idea that we were supposed to get day-jobs, work our way up, and make a lot of money -- with the price being all of our freedom. Today, we’re going to talk about Pete’s struggles, failures, and everything he overcame in order to finally find success in this industry and how others can do the same. Let’s get into it! Pete and I talk about: Pete’s journey from being a CPA/Accountant to a full-time podcaster and blogger How Pete’s road to success came from trying again and again...and again Pete’s effective advice on growing your email list The important question you should ask yourself about your dream business Pete’s advice for those struggling to get traction in their side hustle The belief Pete had to change about himself to get where he is today My favorite quotes from Pete: “It's not the fancy website. It's not the fancy microphones that we paid $400 for. It's not the super complicated outreach pitch emails that we scripted word for word it's us being humans, building real relationships and having experience. You have to have that part experience to understand your audience and your offer” “something that I think really only comes from experience and launching products and failing, trying to sell services and failing, trying to grow a blog, traffic downloads, email lists and failing is enough experience to get clarity.” “Keep an open mind and always keep an eye out for what is working in addition to the like, okay, that didn't work. Why not? Or that didn't work time for the next thing.” “There is no one path for everyone. There's just not, there might be some that are fairly similar, but it's not exactly the same. And so it takes time to figure out your path.” [fusebox_transcript] Bio: Pete McPherson is the founder of Do You Even Blog, an award-winning blog, podcast, and YouTube channel dedicated to helping creators build impactful (and profitable) businesses on the internet. He has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs and creators in the world, including Matt Mullenweg, Neil Patel, John Lee Dumas, Brittney Muller, Glen Allsopp, and many more. He’s also the CEO of Online Impact, a private membership community of high-impact bloggers & podcasters. Resources Mentioned: SEO freebie Podcast Launch Checklist Connect with Pete: Do You Even Blog? Pete's YouTube Pete's Twitter Pete's Instagram

Find out how much money I made in August 2020 and exactly how I made it, what my expenses looked like and lessons learned along the way! Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! I tell you guys all the time that one of the most rewarding things I do in my business is make this podcast, and it’s because I get to meet amazing people who introduce me to amazing people like today’s guest, Katie Sullivan of Rise Through Strife. I was introduced to her by Sasha Korobov from Episode 273 - who I’ve kept in touch with and I really should record every convo I have with her and share it with you guys because she’s amazing - but Sasha introduced me to Katie and basically said, “You two need to meet and be on each other’s podcasts” and just made that happen. I had the pleasure of being on Katie’s show, Rise Through Strife, to talk about the inseparable nature of personal and business growth, and now she’s on Pep Talks today to share how she completely pivoted from professional opera singer to online business coach and all the lessons learned along the way. Katie and I talk about: Her journey to burnout and the complete 180 she and her husband made to get where they are today. The path to creating a successful creative business. How to get other people to value your work. How to figure out what your audience needs from you. How to make passive income. Advice for someone who is struggling to get traction in their side hustle. The belief Katie had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Katie: “Our lives were built around our careers and it wasn't working.” “You have got to get clear on what you want for your life.” “What it is that you have to offer is truly valuable?" “It doesn't have to be saving somebody's life to make the impact that you want. Your little tiny piece of to add to the puzzle is enough.” “If you can put out the roadmap for them, without them having to go on a scavenger hunt for all the pieces and put it together themselves, that’s what changes people's lives.” “Social media is not the solution. Social media is the tool. It's the conversation that is important.” “Word of mouth is, and always has been the most effective form of marketing.” “Know that you are enough and you are exactly in the spot that you're supposed to be right now.” Bio: Katie Sullivan is an opera singer turned entrepreneur who helps other creatives make a living online doing what they love.  After burning out pursuing a career in music, Katie has developed a passion for online business and is ready to share what she has learned about turning a passion into a paycheck. Resources Mentioned: Pat Flynn Rise Through Strife Podcast Connect with Katie: Website Instagram Facebook Rise Through Strife Podcast

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Today’s guest is Erica Glessing, a marketing and search engine optimization expert whose superpower is getting her clients ranked on the first page of Google.  I met Erica in a forum for podcasters and she invited me on her show, and our conversation was so interesting that I wanted to have her come on to Pep Talks for Side Hustlers to share with you guys how she leverages the power of niching, podcast and search to get herself and her clients found online. Erica and I talk about: Erica’s journey to self-employment. Why you don't have to be the expert in everything to run a successful business. How to do SEO research. The strategic reason why Erica started her podcast. The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make in their marketing and pricing. Her best advice if you are struggling to get visibility in your side hustle. The belief Erica had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Erica: “I made a radical demand that my business would make at least 10,000 a month. And I just said, then what do I have to do to get there?” “I reach out to people and say, would you like to be on my summit? Or would you like to be on my podcast? And both of those have grown my businesses.” “Try to get outside of yourself to what keeps your client up at night and how you can solve it. And if you do that, then you always have work." “If you're expert enough to be doing it, you're expert enough to be interviewed about it.” Bio: Erica Glessing believes that when you tell your story, you change the world. An SEO (search engine optimization) expert, Erica helps small businesses and entrepreneurs generate an online presence with white hat SEO strategies and tactics. She has assisted authors, businesses and nonprofits with online visibility for over a decade. In the past Erica has built podcasts for lightbringers globally, and hosts a few podcasts including "Energy Clearing for Life Force Podcast" and "The Erica Glessing Show." Altogether, the shows she has built have been downloaded 500,000+ times. Erica is an international bestselling author 33+ times over, a lifelong learner, a real estate investor, and a philanthropist who volunteers for nonprofits dedicated to literacy and freedom for children in need. Erica's book "Happiness Quotations: Gentle Reminders of Your Preciousness" launched in 2011 to #17 of all books sold on amazon with the assistance of amazing light bringers Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, and over 44 other joint venture partners. Erica became a professional writer in 1984 and has had more than 5,000 articles published as a professional journalist. Her first nonfiction self help book was published in 2007 "Prospect When You are Happy," (2007, Wyatt-Mackenzie) that released to #1 bestseller in November 2019 as a Kindle version. She built the small independent publishing company Happy Publishing in 2012 and has since released more than 45 #1 bestselling books and helped over 200 authors reach #1 bestseller status. Her company SEOforLeadGen serves entrepreneurs globally with SEO services.  Resources Mentioned: Ubersuggest Ahrefs Keyword Surfer Later Pinterest Scheduling Connect with Erica: SEOforleadgen.com Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Okay, you guys, this episode is absolutely fascinating, I can’t wait for you to hear it. It’s a tale of two businesses  - one that made a million dollars in revenue and left its owner burnt out and completely broke and in debt - and the other that made half as much but left its owner thriving and with a six-figure profit. That business owner is Inés Ruiz from Diary of an Entrepreneur, and both of the businesses in this story are hers.  And she’s here to share the starkly different story of those two businesses and all the lessons she learned along the way.  That’s all I’m gonna say about it, let’s just dive right in and I’m gonna let Inés tell you the whole story! Inés and I talk about: The story behind Diary of an Entrepreneur. The sales and marketing strategies Inés used to grow her business to a million dollars. The most important skill you can hone as you grow. Some of the biggest money mindset hurdles Inés had to overcome. The belief Inés had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Inés: “I can always learn. And I can always kind of prove myself wrong.” “As entrepreneurs, if we are not innovating, trying and testing, we are stuck.” “Test everything, but don’t interrupt your business.” “It doesn't matter if you've made $1,000 or $1 million, you know how to make money, you know what you're doing and you're going to figure it out.” “I don't want a seven figure business. I want a six figure profit.” “I have the power. I have the decisions I can work with my team and we can figure things out.” Bio: Ines Ruiz is an award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and founder of several successful businesses, including Conversa Spanish Institute. She has two masters degrees in E-learning and Education and is currently earning her third masters in Neuromarketing.  As a former Cambridge University lecturer, she’s used her expertise in academia and entrepreneurship to build successful online businesses. She has been featured on sites like Business Insider, CNBC, and Money Inc. You can read more about Ines as she shares her journey on her site, DiaryofanEntrepreneur.com Connect with Inés: Diaryofanentrepreneur.com Instagram Facebook

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! I’m so excited to have Lauren McManus on the show this week to share her side of the story of how she and her business partner Alex Nerney built their multi-million dollar blogging empire, which they talk about on their website Create and Go. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Alex back in Episode 227, after you listen to this one with Lauren go check Alex’s episode out because it’s one of the most downloaded episodes of this show (and I’m sure this one will be just as downloaded!) Lauren basically travels the world because she and Alex can run the business from anywhere, so I think she was in the Czech Republic when we talked right before COVID really kicked up - so our connection was a little spotty at times, but I’m sure you won’t care because she’s got such good information for you today! Between what Lauren’s gonna share with you today and what Alex shared nearly 80 episodes ago, you’ll never consider quitting on yourself again! And be sure to listen til the end to find out how you can get your hands on their Blogging Bootcamp for Beginners. Lauren and I talk about: Why Lauren and her partner Alex quit their corporate jobs and started a blog. The different ways Lauren and Alex tried to monetize, and what finally led to their big income payout and continued success. How trying to be perfect is holding you back. How Lauren overcomes her fear of putting herself out there. What led up to Lauren’s first hire on her team. Advice if you are struggling to get traction in your side hustle. The belief Lauren had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Lauren: “I think the biggest hurdle is honestly just getting started, whether it's starting your first business, whether it's creating your first product, whether you're creating your first YouTube video or podcast” “It's important to keep moving and just to keep trying stuff out, if something doesn't work, then scrap it and try again.” “Keep taking action. If you keep moving forward, at some point, you're going to get there and you're going to get there quicker.” Bio: Lauren is a former CPA turned blogger, and she and her business partner, Alex Nerney, started their first blog in the health and wellness space. After earning six figures with that blog in their first year, they started Create and Go, where they teach others how to start and monetize their own blogs. She now runs this blog full-time while traveling the world as a digital nomad. Resources Mentioned: Blogging Bootcamp for Beginners Connect with Lauren: Create and Go Website YouTube  Facebook Pinterest Instagram

Find out how much money I made in July 2020 and exactly how I made it, what my expenses looked like and lessons learned along the way! Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Kyshira Moffett is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, author and host of the Brand Your Power Podcast who specializes in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs package their expertise, brand their influence, and monetize their online presence. I can’t wait for you to hear this interview, because there were a couple of things that Kyshira said about marketing and money mindset that were SO GOOD they just gave me chills twice - once when she said them, and then again while I was producing this episode! I totally resonated with Kyshira’s story because like me, she grew her side hustle to six figures before quitting her day job - and she’s all about focusing on organic marketing strategies - which are marketing strategies that cost you time instead of money - and as you’ll hear from Kyshira, the return on your time investment is well worth it. This episode is basically a mini-course on how marketing works from someone who’s not  an expert in organic marketing, but an expert in how to sell high-ticket offers, and the branding and positioning behind it. So grab a pen and paper, you’re gonna wanna take notes on this one! Kyshira and I talk about: Her journey to becoming a business coach specializing in organic marketing strategies. Exactly how she grew her side hustle to six figure business before she quit her full time job. Why organic marketing strategies are the best place to focus when you’re first starting out. Some of the biggest mindset issues that hold her clients back. The beginning steps to take when you’re getting started with organic marketing. Behind the scenes of Kyshira’s business + what a typical day looks like for her. Why investing in yourself and your mindset is one of the most important investments you can make in your business. Her best advice for you if you’re struggling to get traction in your side hustle. The one belief Kyshira had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Kyshira: “I care a lot about curating the right experiences with the right people, working with the right clients. I'm really big on energy and alignment and things like that. I found organic marketing brings the right people to me.” “You're given these talents, you have your own unique touch that just no one else has.” “The people with the most likes don’t always end up with the most money.” “You have to direct people. You have to say, “Click this link, go do this, go sign up, go book.” People underestimate the power that those two or three little words have, but you have to instruct your audience!” “My business is not going to run me. I am not going to be abused by my business. I am going to take the time that I need.” “When you start to recognize that you're worth spending the money, you recognize that you're worth receiving the money.” Resources mentioned in this episode: www.thepowercollective.co/resources https://www.thepowercollective.co/ https://www.kyshira.com/book Bio: Kyshira S. Moffett, MBA is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and author who specializes in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs package their expertise, brand their influence, and monetize their online presence. Passionate about educating and equipping women with strategies to launch and scale their own businesses, Kyshira created #HERmovement in 2013. What began as an online community with more than 30K global followers and 2.6K members on Facebook, has since expanded to a digital educational hub full of online courses and products, a YouTube channel, and a podcast known as “Brand Your Power”. Kyshira launched The Power Collective in 2018 to where the mission is to accelerate the growth of small and mid sized woman-owned businesses to create more economic equality within the US. The Power Collective is a management consulting firm with specialities in business development, marketing and branding. The firm provides private consulting services, online courses, and corporate training programs where they are able to facilitate intimate and large scale workshops on site for internal teams. Cultivating her passion for beauty, she launched Life of a Bombshell Cosmetics; a premium, yet affordably-priced cosmetics line designed for women who are movers and shakers. Keeping up the momentum, Kyshira has published three books: Bombshell of All Trades, Beauty That Banks, and most recently, All in Favor of Branding. She’s also published three planners: From the Desk of a Bombshell, Project ManageHER, and Launch Your Beauty Brand Toolkit. When Kyshira is not busy growing her Bombshell empire, she’s an active member of the Greater Pittsburgh community. As former president of the National Black MBA Association, Pittsburgh Chapter and UYLP, she continues to exercise her expertise in training, facilitation, and public speaking by hosting workshops for professional organizations in the areas of branding, entrepreneurship, and the power of social media.  In 2018, Kyshira was inducted into the Forbes Coaches Council. Her continuous efforts and involvement have been recognized by Forbes, Brit and Co, EBONY Magazine, Fast Company, XO Necole, CNN Money, Blavity, Pittsburgh Business Times, and more! She is the recipient of the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Millennial Visionary of the Year Award, and the Fab 40 under 40 Award. She is a proud graduate of Hampton University and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Connect with Kyshira: The Power Collective Co Website Kyshira.com Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! My driving motivation for starting my business was being able to do what I wanted when I wanted without having to ask for permission - and my guest today is one of those entrepreneurs that I started following early on in my journey that showed me that it really is possible. With a laptop and a smartphone, Natalie Sisson built a six-figure education business called The Suitcase Entrepreneur, that she ran from anywhere in the world - and now she’s pivoted to helping entrepreneurs like you tap into your unique potential, get paid to be you and create a purpose-driven life and business with her book The Freedom Plan, and courses like the Launch Your Damn Course Accelerator and Write Your Damn Book*. Nat’s an entrepreneur, coach, teacher, No #1 Bestselling author, speaker, triathlete and lifelong learner, who’s on a mission to show you how to combine your knowledge, skills, experience and passions into profitable revenue streams that are aligned with your values. Nat and I talk about: Nat’s marketing strategy to grow her audience when she was first starting out. The lessons you can learn from a “flop” launch. How to reinvent yourself and fall back in love with your business. Her evolution to her $250,000 course launch The things you need to be doing to grow your business. The one belief Natalie had to change about herself to get where she is today. And make sure you head on over to https://nataliesisson.com/peptalk to get your free guide to learn how to use your Unfair Advantage to get paid to be YOU! My favorite quotes from Nat: “People buy into people who believe truly and passionately in what they're doing.” “Niching down and understanding exactly who you're serving gives you leverage and freedom.” “Go to five of your closest peers or friends and say to them, what do you think is my super power? What do you think I'm really good at? If you would describe me in one sentence to people, what would it be?” “When you help girls and women in a community, they help the entire community blossom.” “Stay the course when you start creating something, don't create it once and put it out there and stop. People like consistency and want to know that you're there and they can continue to do this thing with you.” Resources mentioned in this episode: The Suitcase Entrepreneur https://nataliesisson.com/peptalk https://nataliesisson.com/accelerator/ Bio: Natalie Sisson believes that everyone has their own unique potential and she’s here to show you how to tap into it, get paid to be you and create a purpose-driven life and business. She’s an entrepreneur, coach, teacher, No #1 Bestselling author, speaker, triathlete and lifelong learner, who’s on a mission to show you how to combine your knowledge, skills, experience and passions into profitable revenue streams you can combine to build a portfolio career or business that is wholly aligned with your values. With a laptop and a smartphone, she built a six-figure education business The Suitcase Entrepreneur, that she ran from anywhere in the world. Now she’s focussed on how we can capitalize on the future of work to build our human-centred skills and expertise to do the work that matters and design our lives with intention. Connect with Natalie: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Katie DePaola - an entrepreneur, author and the founder of Inner Glow Circle, an accredited training and certification company for women coaches, leaders and entrepreneurs where she’s taught thousands of women how to find their purpose, live it and get paid. And I’m so excited to have Katie on the show this week because I really resonate with her company’s core values. Work for yourself, not by yourself. Create the thing you wish existed. Say the thing no one else is willing to say. Change lives that change other lives. Find your GLOW (your greatest level of want). And this isn’t just marketing-talk. Inner Glow Circle truly lives up to its values. Katie and I did this interview back in February of 2020, before COVID-19, before everyone in the online space was talking about anti-racism and allyship - and as I was putting together the show notes for this episode I was thinking “I wish this conversation would have happened later because I bet she has a powerful perspective on what’s happening right now...” and I was right. You can check out Inner Glow Circle’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the coaching space here and a workshop led by one of their graduates, VP Wright on Activism, Allyship and Antiracism in Coaching at http://innerglowcircle.com/activism/ One thing I admire about Katie is that she’s turned her greatest challenges into her greatest opportunities - and says her business is what saved her life. Katie and I talk about: Her journey to living her purpose and the creation of Inner Glow Circle The truth about what it takes to be an entrepreneur Why Katie wanted to scale her business so quickly The sneaky ways perfectionism holds us back Why you really can live your passion (and make money doing it) Her three keys to happiness Her best advice for you if you’re struggling to grow your business. The one belief Katie had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Katie: “Create the thing that you wish existed in the world.” “Serve a person who is ultimately like you - and that's who you create for.” “There are people who want to help people, but also want to live really good lives. You don't have to pick, you get to have both.” “We are so hard on ourselves, but at the same time, we underestimate what we can do when we get the right support and resources.” Resources mentioned in this episode: http://innerglowcircle.com/activism/ http://innerglowcircle.com/purpose/ At Least You Look Good Book Bio: Katie DePaola is an entrepreneur, author and the founder of Inner Glow Circle, an accredited training and certification company for women coaches, leaders and entrepreneurs. Right after starting IGC, Katie lost her brother to an accidental overdose. Also Lyme Disease survivor, she built her business from her bathtub, growing the company from self-funded startup to million-dollar business. Through certification programs, memberships and online courses, Katie has taught thousands of women how to find their purpose, live it and get paid. She has a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and is an ICF Credentialed PCC Coach. She has been featured in TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, Elite Daily and more. In her first book, At Least You Look Good (2020), Katie shares her vulnerable (and often funny) reflections on how to deal with the hardest parts of life — and her best advice for how to “glow through what you go through.” Connect with Katie: Inner Glow Circle Website Instagram: @innerglowcircle | @itskatiedepaola Facebook: facebook.com/katiedepaola  |  facebook.com/innerglowcircle

Find out how much money I made in June 2020 and exactly how I made it, what my expenses looked like and lessons learned along the way! Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review!

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Gertrude Nonterah, also known as Gee - a former medical scientist turned health content writer, podcaster and YouTuber who loves to help bloggers and writers create stellar content and build profitable businesses. So just to give you some perspective, I had this conversation with Gee on February 26, 2020. I’m writing up the show notes on June 15th, recording this intro on June 16, and you’re listening to this on July 15. And I don’t think that I need to tell you that between February 26 and July 15th, the world changed in many, many ways and is continuing to transform. And the advice Gee shares in this episode is not only powerful, but timeless. Like, if you ever needed a pep talk to keep going when you things feel hard, you gotta listen all the way to the end of this episode. Gee and I talk about: Her journey from a medical scientist with a side-hustle to full-time freelancer. How to create an “unemployment insurance policy” for yourself. Ways Gee found her first clients that you might not have considered. The one thing your LinkedIn profile must have. Why you don’t have to have a portfolio to get clients (and what to do instead). How to predict your results (even if you’ve never done the thing before). How to start making money now while you work on scaling. Gee’s strategy for building an audience. Her best advice for you if you’re struggling to grow your side hustle. The one belief Gee had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Gee: “Even if you think you're never going to get laid off, even if you think your industry is waterproof that nothing can ever touch it. There's nothing wrong with experimenting with things that you're interested in and turning that into something that pays. You just never know.” “Don’t discount your local businesses who want to pay you money for the services that you offer as a freelancer.” “The most powerful thing is you need to tell people what to do.” “I leveraged my blog and my social presence as proof of what I could do for my clients.” “Taking action really brings clarity.” “I'm going to be the person that I am just a few steps ahead of the people that want to do what I'm doing and I'm going to tell them how I got there.” “You have to rise up and tell yourself that you are worth it and you can do this and you're smart. And there's nothing that if you put your mind to do that, you cannot do.” Resources mentioned in this episode: Smart Passive Income Entrepreneur on Fire Side Hustle Nation Create and Prosper Show 10 top profitable freelance writing niches Bio: Gee Nonterah is a former medical scientist turned health content writer, podcaster and YouTuber. She loves to help bloggers and writers create stellar content and build profitable businesses. When she is not creating, Gee loves to watch spy movies. Connect with Gee: Gee Nonterah Website Instagram  YouTube    

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! My guest on the show today is Zach Spuckler, founder of Heart Soul & Hustle and the Heart Soul + Hustle podcast, and I’m excited to bring you his story today because I’ve found all the different ways he’s pivoted in his business fascinating! I started following Zach back in 2015 when I was just starting out because I really resonated with his authentic marketing strategies. After making over 1.5 million dollars in online courses and coaching sales, Zach pivoted to serving that same audience with marketing services and consulting.  He's now the chief marketing extraordinaire at his Facebook Ads & Consulting Agency where he works with his clients to achieve multi-six-figure launches, automated funnels and consults on marketing strategies for course creators looking to scale their business.  Zach and I talk about: Zach’s online business journey and the unexpected lessons he’s learned along the way. Why Zach pivoted from one-to-many to one-to-one. What goes into a 6-figure launch. How to validate your ideas. The biggest Facebook Ads mistakes Zach sees people make. Zach’s best advice for anyone wanting to grow their side hustle.  The one belief Zach had to change about himself to get where he is today. My favorite quotes from Zach: “Always keep one foot in what you're doing and put one foot forward and continue to test things out before you make a big leap.” “There is no “wrong move”. There's only determining what you want to do, putting in the effort to make it happen and then pivoting if things aren't working.” “When you're running ads and you have a proven offer, you're taking a calculated risk. And when you don't have a proven offer, you're taking a gamble.” “There are phases at every level of your business where you've just got to hustle.” Resources mentioned in this episode: Client Case Study: Creating $120K in Revenue Directly from Ads in an Online Course Launch  Bio: Zach Spuckler is the founder of Heart Soul & Hustle and creator of a podcast by the same name. After making over 1.5 million dollars in online courses and coaching sales he pivoted to serving that same audience with marketing services and consulting. He's now the chief marketing extraordinaire at his Facebook Ads & Consulting Agency where he works with his clients to achieve multi-six-figure launches, automated funnels and consults on marketing strategies for course creators looking to scale their business. You can learn more about him at HeartSoulHustle.com. Connect with Zach: Heart Soul Hustle Website  Instagram

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! So in early May, I get this email with the subject line “Helping Your Audience During These Challenging Times” and I open it up, and it’s an email following up with me on one sent to me in early April about today’s guest coming on the show and talking about working from home and pivoting during the pandemic and the opportunity for creating a fresh start. And I was SO GLAD she followed up with me because I don’t remember seeing that first email, and as you guys know from Episode 148, I’m an email inbox ninja and it’s rare that something gets by me. Sidenote: Always follow up. I tell my students this inside my Website Marketing Lab all the time. It’s not a no until you get an actual no. And even though I’m booked out with guests through the end of 2020, I decided to bring Gina Horkey of Horkey Handbook back on the show for this bonus episode because I loved our conversation back in Episode 237 all about how to start a virtual assistant business and the topic is still timely, even in July of 2020! So if you’re looking for a fresh start, maybe you got furloughed or laid off, maybe you’re like some of my family members who are high-risk and don’t feel safe going back into an office environment, maybe you just really loved working from home and want to figure out how you can make that happen long-term, maybe you’re like some of my friends who have decided that with everything that’s been going on in the world they want more control over their time and income and future and want to totally shift in how they live their life going forward, maybe you know someone who fits into any of those categories - Gina’s gonna share with you how you can get a fresh start. Today we’re talking about: Why now is the perfect time for a fresh start. The importance of diversifying your income streams. The easiest way to figure out what your business is going to be. Why you should not be working for free. What a virtual assistant is and what is needed to start your own business. My favorite quotes from Gina: “This is an opportunity for a fresh start.” “How do I help people to enjoy their lives now and not just plan for the future and save everything for the future because our future is not promised or guaranteed.” “If you never take any action, you're not actually doing anything to bring the results that you wanted.” “You need to validate that your business is going to work by getting somebody to purchase from you.” “Maybe what's in store for you in these little actions and being open to doors and next steps is way more beautiful than you could have ever imagined on your own. “ Resources mentioned in this episode: Horkeyhandbook.com Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Inside Out: A Memoir by Demi Moore Freebie: 150+ Services You Can Offer as a VA Find a VA Bio: Gina Horkey is the founder of Horkey Handbook. She’s is a married, millennial mama to two precocious kiddos from Minnesota. Additionally, she’s the founder of Horkey HandBook, a website geared towards helping others find or become a kickass virtual assistant. Gina’s background includes making a living as a professional writer, an online business marketing consultant and a decade of experience in the financial services industry Connect with Gina: FB: https://www.facebook.com/HorkeyHandBook Twitter: https://twitter.com/horkeyhandbook Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ghorke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-horkey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horkeyhandbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC49yIdhQohqDYtjSXfoh_Uw