Episode Summary: Kate DiLeo is an incredible branding expert and a tenacious actualizer who enables organizations of all sizes to realize their vision. Kate believes that business is a conversation and a relationship, not a transaction. Therefore, effective branding should create compelling common ground with your customers. In this episode, Alissa and Kate discuss the Kate’s entrepreneurial journey, from side hustle to full-time job. They expound on the importance of having the right competitive mindset, being intentional and the power of saying ‘No’ to anything that does not align with your goals. Key Takeaways: 00:57 – Alissa welcomes to the podcast Kate DiLeo, who shares her background as a brand strategist and her decision to pursue full-time entrepreneurship 09:47 – Kate’s Strengths Finder profile and the importance of having the proper competitive mindset 15:22 – What unique strengths have contributed to Kate’s success as a branding expert 21:08 – Kate speaks to the ongoing challenges and obstacles she is facing as an entrepreneur 28:26 – Advice Kate would give to other entrepreneurs and where listeners can follow and connect with Kate Tweetables: “By that point I had been doing branding and marketing work actually as a side hustle, outside of all of my day jobs, for almost ten years at that point. And I fell in love with it and was starting to hit this tipping point where people were asking for more, and I was getting referrals, and I was getting leads. And I was sitting there and asked, ‘Why do I not make my side hustle my official hustle?’” (05:42) “Everything I teach starts with your message. If you don’t have it down and you’re out there trying to hustle and get clients, it’s probably going to feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping that something sticks.” (08:18) “I’m going to get really strategic with myself. I’m going to get really competitive with myself. I’m going to leverage my strengths for me. When I started from that standpoint for that first year, it laid the foundation so I could leverage my strengths for my clients.” (13:11) “I know my strengths. I also know what it looks like when maybe I’m not showing up running on all cylinders. So, my commitment to you is to show up running on all cylinders, meaning we’re going to set the tone, we’re going to set the intention, we’re gonna probably do these sessions in the morning before Kate’s brain shuts down for the afternoon.” (16:19) “My job as an entrepreneur is to win work. I gotta keep the wheels on the bus. And the only way I’m gonna keep the wheels on the bus is by bringing in a revenue that matched what I was making in my salary and to work smarter, not harder.” (20:16) “The reality is we have about twenty to thirty seconds, in the initiation of a conversation, to say who we are, how we solve their problem and why we’re different from the competition. And, if we can’t clearly articulate that, we’re not gonna get them to the table so we can give them our sales pitch.” (29:43) Links Mentioned: Alissa’s Website – https://www.daire2succeed.com/ Kate’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/katedileo/ Kate’s Website – https://ennobble.com/ Kate’s Instagram – @katedileo https://www.instagram.com/katedileo/ Kate’s Twitter – @KateDiLeo https://twitter.com/KateDiLeo Kate’s Email – kate@ennobble.com Kate’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/katedileo/

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Elevate Your Brand, Elevate Your Business with Kate DiLeo

Episode Summary: Liza Lomax is a life coach who specializes in body image coaching. She helps women eliminate their negative self-talk so they feel beautiful and confident at any weight. Liza coaches from a place of both expertise and personal experience, helping her clients achieve their goals. In this episode, Alissa and Liza discuss the inspiration to start Love Your Body Coaching and how Liza built it into a career, the value of friendship and the secret to manifesting what you want in your life. Key Takeaways: 00:57 – Alissa welcomes to the podcast Liza Lomax, who shares her journey to self-love through cutting out the negative toxic influences in her life 10:06 – How Liza started and sustained her journey of weight loss 15:12 – Liza expounds on her educational background and her passion for helping people 21:38 – Liza’s Strengths Finder profile 28:23 – The value Liza places on friendship 30:23 – Liza speaks to the ongoing challenges she’s facing, including her own money mindset 41:06 – How Liza identifies and manifests what she wants to see in her life 47:09 – Alissa thanks Liza for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can follow her Tweetables: “I knew that there were women out there that suffered and had those same mindset issues that I did. And I wanted to help them. I wanted to help all of them.” (08:42) “In my heart I knew that there was something that I had to do and it was something for me. And I always knew that somewhere down there I valued myself, even though I didn’t say it externally all the time to myself. I knew that, as a spiritual being and this human body, I knew that I needed to do something and needed to help myself somehow.” (11:47) “I always helped people. I was always there to help people. I love people. I light up when I talk to people and I’m so passionate about just helping anybody. And that’s really what I did for the longest time – I just helped people.” (16:45) “Money is energy. We need money.” (32:47) “Literally, if I see a penny on the ground – I don’t care that it’s a freakin’ penny – I’m gonna pick it up because it’s the universe sending me money.” (41:40) Links Mentioned: Alissa’s Website – https://www.daire2succeed.com/ Liza’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-lomax-7b9625179/ Liza’s Website – http://www.lizalomax.com/ Liza’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhaE9SuVs915S5LnLFxtMA Liza’s Instagram – @lizalomax https://www.instagram.com/lizalomax/ Liza’s Twitter – @liza_lomax https://twitter.com/liza_lomax Liza’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/liza.lomax  

The Universe Has Our Back with Liza Lomax

Hey there! Well, we are in interesting times, aren't we?  We'll all taken a proverbial pause, maybe freaked out a little, and questioned how you'll move forward.  And now... let's take back control of what we can control. What we feed our minds, how we care for ourselves, and our inner game.  Let's do this together. 

You're not alone - Keep Being Frickin' Awesome

As Alissa has said time and again, we're all perfectly lopsided puzzle pieces, a part of this larger puzzle, or threads in the larger tapestry. We have just relaunched this show and what better and more-fitting episode to start with than to invite Kari Romeo as our opening guest because she is everything that this show embodies. Kari is no stranger to limiting beliefs, fears, and self-doubt. Before all the success, she's dealt and struggled with insecurities—much like we all do. Today's episode is truly inspirational and a real testament that what you believe, manifests. I hope that by the end of this episode, you find the power to reframe your thoughts and experience the beautiful transformation that Kari and myself had the opportunity to, and together, let's claim our successes. About Kari Romeo Kari Romeo is a transformational life coach, she's a motivational speaker, a personal transformation and mindset seminar facilitator. She's also a retired Air Force officer—a decorated one, mind you—a life coach, and author of the new book, Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness. She enjoys speaking with groups, organizations, and businesses about using the positive power of appreciative inquiry to achieve success.   Kari’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Connectedness Positivity Empathy Individualization Maximizer     Key Takeaways So many people are trudging through life instead of bouncing joyously through life. We're meant to live fulfilling joyful lives. If we're not, then it's time to let go of whatever's holding us back and be happy. We each are our own color of thread in the tapestry of life. It's the little shifts of perspective which help us to live more fulfilling and joyful life. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:53] Getting to know our 'relaunch' guest. [04:04] Important things we need to know about Kari."I just didn't think I was enough." [07:25] How everything around Kari became brighter and clearer. "When your inner light starts to shine, it shines the light on all of that." [09:21] Talking about courage [11:03] How Kari digs and uncovers fears and limiting beliefs [16:02] What are Kari's superpowers?"My job is to be the light that helps somebody else to find their own light." [18:10] Kari's top five gorgeous strengths [20:02] Alissa shares her personal challenge."Everybody has a place. Everybody fits in some fashion." [22:44] An experience better than any paycheck Kari's received, ever. [26:44] How Kari mirrors her shine back to herself and the challenges she's had."I do transform lives but it's hard to go out there because it's just how I am." [27:57] The deal: There's no proven formula as per Alissa."You craft the experience for that particular person. " [29:48] The thread for all of Kari's clients."Part of the job as a coach is to call the BS flag." [33:03] Developing other avenues and outlining processes. [35:10] Alissa's challenge to Kari."Let's get you shared with the world so that more people can have a little slice of that magic.  [37:58] What Kari wants every woman to know. [40:28] Kari's commitments. [43:04] Where to find Kari and her book. [45:14] Episode wrap up. Selected Links for This Episode Kari’s Website Connect with Kari on LinkedIn TEDx Talk: Teaching the Inner Critic a New Story Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath  

From Self-Doubt to Self-Love

Welcome to our Comeback episode! As what the title says, this episode is dedicated to the introduction of someone who is going to take the reins of hosting this podcast soon. We will also be talking a little bit about what’s in store and what have we been doing in the months that we weren’t airing. This change could not have come at a more perfect time than now. I am truly excited for what’s ahead. Stick around as we usher in a new beginning of an even more awesome podcast for you.   About Shawnell Miller Shawnell is an expert in staffing and recruitment having worked in the industry since graduating college. She’s got a degree in communications and is a certified ICF coach. Her intensive years working for recruitment agencies such as Russell Tobin, PRIDE Health, LLC and Infinity Consulting Solutions along with her degree has equipped her with skill sets that is proven to be a welcome addition to the team we are building. Deep and honest conversations is Shawnell’s jam and that makes her a perfect person for the role of coach and host of this podcast.   Shawnell’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths 1. Futuristic 2. Positivity 3. Achiever 4. Responsibility 5. Developer   Key Takeaways In the midst of all of that low, I do believe that you shouldn't just get over your obstacles. Use them as that step up to the next level. As you shift from solo entrepreneur to having a team, your core values are important, and they absolutely influence, but they're not the business. It's important to have a place where you can listen in on some of the challenges that people are facing because sometimes those same challenges are the ones you're facing too. When you're in your calling and doing what you love, you truly will feel it I wanted to become as fully educated and how I can be the best version of myself. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:39] A sweet reintroduction of the podcast. [02:52] What has happened? [04:27] Daire Success Coaching's newest coach. [07:08] Getting to know Shawnell.“I didn't really question if there was a possibility that anything outside of that industry or that I would be good at.” [10:16] How Shawnell got interested in coaching. [15:32] Alissa acknowledging Shawnell’s maturity and amazingness. [19:32] Shawnell’s transition and how she found Alissa“I truly didn't really work on my mindset to really prepare myself for that.” [23:22] The catalyst behind the reemergence. [27:00] The awesome collab starts.“We judge ourselves and others so harshly but judgment and curiosity can not live in the same space at the same time.” [30:10] What’s been going on with Alissa.“I was in a position where as a success coach, I felt anything but successful.” [38:09] The mission that emerged from Alissa’s struggles.“We are moving in a direction that is Universally blessed.” [43:46] What’s in store for us and for you? Selected Links for This Episode Connect with Shawnell on LinkedIn Connect with Alissa on LinkedIn Connect with Daire Success Coaching on Facebook   Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

035: I’m (We're) Back! Revamp. Transition. Emergence.

As small business owners, when we start our business, the ultimate goal is to hit a certain figure and be successful, which is what we had always imagined it to be. Anytime that happens, we celebrate and give ourselves a tap on the back for a job well done. But mind you, celebrations can often be short lived, and soon we find out that while we were still high on the success, the stress and challenges were keeping up too. New level, new devil—as I’d like to say. This episode today tackles the issues and challenges that a seven or six-figure business deals with. I asked my friend Chris to come and join us today. He has willingly shared two major drawbacks that he’d experienced, and together, we will share with you how you can take this challenge head on, what systems and processes to employ, keeping that check and balance, that way we can keep problems at bay or from resurfacing. There’s a lot in store for you in this episode; so clear your head, prepare your pens for some serious note taking because what we share here today might be helpful for you today, or in the future.   About Chris Taylor As President & CEO of Actionable.co, Chris Taylor helps business consultants bring learning sustainment and measurable behaviour change to their client engagements.  As the host of iTunes #2 ranked business podcast The 21st Century Workplace, Chris regularly hosts conversations with the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, change management and employee engagement, bringing his trademark curiosity and humour to the complex topics of business strategy and professional management. Chris has penned over 150 articles on aspects of our new world of work, and is a regular speaker on stages domestic and abroad.   Chris’ Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Futuristic Strategic Communication Activator Positivity   Listen in Now! [need iTunes URL] Key Takeaways If you feel that the business objectives of the organization you work for are aligned with your personal objectives in a truly deep, meaningful way, that does nothing but positive things. The real challenge is taking a pause, how to take one or two ideas, and how to apply those in your life in a way that has lasting impact. Understanding how those strength themes are wired can help you redirect it. Work with people that are doing powerful work in their own space and find a way to support them in their work. Hone in on the craft of presenting, and organizing, messaging around stories, and how to make that meaningful for the audience. The more people you have, the harder it is to get everyone across. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:20] An intro that made our guest glow. [03:42] A look at Chris’ background and history.“It’s not the sort of make-money-while-you-sleep but having a thing that people can consume on their own time.” [06:43] What is Actionable?“We actually take concepts and convert them into something practical, something actionable.” [11:33] That one tough call Chris made but paid-off well. [12:19] How did Chris make that single greatest decision?“When I started the business on day one, there was two things I wanted to do with the business.” [13:39] Chris’ brilliant top five strengths [18:14] What is the vision for Actionable?“I would say multifaceted but there’s really two components to it.” [22:44] The two main challenges Chris is facing in his business: growing community and money.“It doesn’t matter what the multiple is, the mindset, the challenges, the mistakes that I’ve made in regards to the small amounts of money just compound.” [24:03] Alissa digs in deeper around Chris’ money issues. [28:54] How can Chris surpass his challenge on the business finances. [34:10] Alissa gives Chris a tip that she had just recently implemented in her business too. [35:40] How to find the Actionable platform. [37:14] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Actionable.co Website Actionable.co Facebook Page Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on Twitter Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Pumpkin Plan The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Best Year Ever Blueprint Podcast of the Week: The Seven-Figure CEO Podcast with Casey Graham 

034: Bring Your Business to a New Level with Financial Prowess

In this episode of live coaching, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with someone who has had massive success in her career. I’ve had the surprise of my life discovering that her niche actually really does exist. I assure you guys that you’d be amazed by the discovery as you listen through today’s episode as well.   Now, our guest was in on an exciting discovery as well by the success of something that she just started doing and just seeing if it would work. She’s been astounded with the amount of success she’s had and so quickly. However, having that success so quickly, while it’s a feat for most entrepreneurs, it can also be a source of stress. Our guest is used to just doing thing on her own so she struggles with things from how to build a team, to scaling her business, finding the right person for the job, and the list goes on. We’re going to narrow it down for her into actionable bits and pieces for an effective execution all the while ensuring that she stays at the top of it all, and at the same time, focused on what she does best.   About Carolyn Carpenter Carolyn J Carpenter is the host and cofounder of Hollywood Gatekeepers, an online system to educate and create quality readers for Hollywood. She is the host of the Hollywood Gatekeepers Podcast as well as the coauthor of What a Reader Writes available soon on Amazon. Carolyn has served as a Story Analyst for people and companies such as James Cameron (AVATAR), Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS), Village Roadshow (AMERICAN SNIPER, SULLY), Phoenix Pictures (ZODIAC, BLACK SWAN), Inferno Films (YOUNG GUNS), Constantin Films (SE7EN, TRAFFIC), Rhythm and Hues (X-MEN, BABE), agencies such as Innovative Artists, as well as the Sundance Institute, the CBS Diversity Program, and the Academy of Motion Pictures Nicholl Fellowship. She has served as a guest speaker on panels with the Newport Beach Film Festival, Writers Association and Writer’s Network among others. Carolyn is also an entrepreneur, producer, writer and actor. She is the Executive Director and founding partner of Neo Ensemble Theatre, the co-founder/creator of the award winning mega hit MABLE’S 6 Feet Under Haunted House recently featured on NBC’s FIRST LOOK. She co-wrote, directed and produced instructional line dance videos, selling over a million copies. She co-wrote, produced and co-directed two short films starring Oscar winner JK Simmons (WHIPLASH). Her plays RANDOM WOMEN, MUTE, THREE LITTLE WORDS, ILLUSIONS, WRETCHED, ENIGMA, HUES, and MISNOMER have been produced multiple times in and around Hollywood. Her book of scenes and monologues, RANDOM WOMEN is now available on Amazon. She has acted in projects and produced events with JK Simmons (WHIPLASH), Patrick Warburton (GET SMART) Anthony Geary (GENERAL HOSPITAL) Shirley Jones (PARTRIDGE FAMILY), Florence Henderson (BRADY BUNCH), Gavin Macleod (LOVE BOAT), and Lily Tomlin, among others. Carolyn received a “Most Inspirational” award in high school and never turned back. All of her projects are part of a bigger picture to inspire passion and play in people’s lives. Carolyn’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Achiever Maximizer Ideation Futuristic     Key Takeaways Having people that both lift me and rein me in, that’s really important. There are skills that we do and that we excel at but what we excel at, skillswise, isn’t necessarily what drives our energy. When you have something that you love and then you make a business out  of it, sometimes that can destroy the love part. Your education, skills, and life experiences are never, ever wasted. The question is how can you use that to move forward? Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:03] An impressive intro for an even more impressive person. [03:39] How did Carolyn find herself in the midst of Hollywood? [07:03] Discovering that thing called ‘reader’ and what it’s about.“I discovered this was a thing and immediately was drawn to it.” [12:28] Carolyn shares how she keeps her focus while juggling multiple other things.“It’s definitely a challenge. I talk to myself a lot, maybe that’s the key.” [14:11] Carolyn’s top five StrengthsFinder themes. [22:10] One of the things that Hollywood Gatekeepers focus on.“We’re trying to really get people to look at their whole picture as a whole person, not just as this part of their job.” [25:44] Shifting the conversation to the challenge Carolyn is facing.“I want people to flourish on their own.” [28:30] Point-by-point, funneling down how Carolyn’s challenges can be dealt with. [34:00] Alissa lays out further options to resolve our guest’s business challenges.“If you look at it that way, it doesn’t feel like we're pushing task off on to minions.” [40:21] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Hollywood Gatekeepers Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Page Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Group Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Podcast of the Week: EOFire with JLD Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

Focused on Hiring Long Term? Rethink What’s Possible

Have you ever had the feeling that you are just bouncing off like a ball trying to get your business established? Our guest today surely has. Starting a business is a challenge, and even more so when you have very limited knowledge on the business side of things, add to it keeping a day job, offering an instructional coaching and working with schools at the same time. Our guest today is torn, for the last three years, between marketing her business or staying focused on her clients that will eventually enable her to reach the ultimate goal. In today’s session, we are going to walk Trish through a process on how she can, little by little, create that shift towards the goal. We’d give her enough pointers to help get herself established, as what I have done in mine when I was just starting. About Trish Johnson Trish Johnson is a certified life Coach and podcaster who specializes in helping women who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed live more joyful, fulfilling lives.  She helps her clients work through fears, as well as other limiting beliefs so they are able to live a life of purpose, or what she likes to call, an illuminated life. Trish’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes   Intellection Futuristic Connectedness Learner Input     Key Takeaways You don’t know until you do it. It doesn’t have to be a leap, it just needs to be a step. Trust is something that is vital to what we do. Life hands you what you need. Bad things can happen anyway, go ahead and live big Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:41] Trish’s story is kind of a sad story, as per her.“I had an interesting chain of events.” [04:49] Chain of events leading up to Trish’s business start.“I started to think about what might happen if I just took a step.” [07:57] The law of relativity.“The universe is sort of smacking you to remind you what’s important.” [09:37] The line in the sand for Trish.“Screw it. I could be gone tomorrow. Why would I wait one more minute to put off something?” [11:31] Trish’s top five strengths are a gift to her clients. [15:42] What propels Trish forward?“I have recently taken on a practice of setting my intention for the day.” [18:12] Alissa on why she think strengths are so vital.“Our strengths all have needs like humans need air and water.” [20:52] Alissa’s tips on how Trish can feed her strengths’ needs.“Give yourself time and space.” [22:51] Trish’s challenge with her business. [24:02] Alissa shares what Trish can do to achieve that smooth shift in her business. [28:58] Brilliant marketing leg for Trish’s business.“As coaches, our personal relationship, who we are is vital.” [36:38] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Trish’s Website The Illuminated Life Podcast Connect with Trish on Twitter Podcast of the Week: Yes Effect with Shelli Varela Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

032: Transitioning Your Business from Part Time to Full Time

This live coaching session today has dealt with a lot of pain points and I am 100% certain that you are going to get a lot out of this. Today’s episode discusses a lot of obstacles that an entrepreneur faces, whether established or just starting out. Janene has a big dream for giving back. Her plans include that of a lifestyle change where she can take two months off and render volunteer services to the less fortunate. But—yes, there is a but—she isn’t in that position to do so, just yet. We help Janene today on the steps she can take to achieve that goal she’s focused on. Get your pens ready because the tips I’m throwing out here are not just limited to Janene’s area of challenge. Stay tuned in until the very last minute to learn more.   About Janene Liston I'm here today with Janene Liston, the Pricing Lady. She's a multi-passionate entrepreneur who believes that inside each of us is all we need to thrive in life. Sometimes we just need help tapping it. Clients hire her to help them build more confidence when it comes to what and how to charge their customers. She's taken her passion for pricing (yes, one can be passionate about pricing) and communication from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial world, helping business owners just like you and I. Janene’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Relator Ideation Individualization Strategic     Key Takeaways Having a profit mindset in your business doesn’t make you greedy, it makes you smart. Allow yourself the permission to gravitate to people who lift you higher. If you want to go to that next level, protect yourself from the people who suck you dry. Our strengths have needs, just like humans need air and water. Getting out of the status quo is a need. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:23] Saying hello to our guest, Janene. [05:22] Who does Janene primarily work with? [06:00] The psychology behind pricing.“Pricing in my opinion, is 80% human psychology.” [08:12] Janene’s strength themes that further separates her from the pack.“I’m in the zone most when I’m learning something new.” [13:14] What is the process working with Janene.“Help them focus on what’s right and what works in the context of their values and the kind of business they want to have.” [16:20] Janene’s limbo kind of challenge in her business.“I know what I need to do but it’s not always bringing me in the direction that I want to head.” [18:53] Our guest paints a picture of what a harmonious, successful life looks like.“Being around people in a support network.” [24:28] Alissa shares some pointers on how to achieve the lifestyle that our guest envisions.“If you don’t take your profit, you’re never going to take your profit.” [28:18] The importance of self-care.“One of the biggest reasons that we burn out is that we don’t continue to fill our cup.” [30:45] Alissa is on a roll talking about strengths. [32:41] Alissa recaps on the interview’s talking points. [35:40] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode The Pricing Lady Connect with Janene on Twitter Connect with Janene on LinkedIn 12-Point Checklist Profit First Podcast of the Week: Profit First podcast by Mike Michalowicz Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

031: How to Create a Financial Margin to Give Back

Let’s be honest, technology can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re like our guest today who says she is not a spring chicken. She jokingly says that she’s just a “chubby grandma” and feels like technology isn’t for her. While I do agree that technology can feel quite complicated, we are living in the digital age, and we have to learn to navigate the online space to keep up. If you find yourself strongly resonating with our guest today, stay tuned in as we deep dive into how you can lean on your own strengths to get you across that barrier that can impede the success of your business.   About Mary Beth Vanderlinden Mary Beth Vanderlinden is the founder of the Spirit Led Healing Institute™, is an Ordained Minister, International Intuitive Healer, Healer Trainer and Retreat Facilitator. She became aware of her healing gifts at an early age, and went on a life-long journey to develop what Spirit had given her. But not without some major bumps in the road, like car accidents, brain-injuring falls, and being homeless after an injury took her from work, each of these moving her into a deeper level of understanding of the healing process and Spirit’s ability to heal all aspects of us.   Mary Beth’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Connectedness Communication Belief WOO     Key Takeaways Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. Your life experiences, the good and the bad ones, make you uniquely qualified to help whomever it is that you aim to help. Your values make you unique. No matter how long we’re in business, no matter how successful we are, there are always challenges. The humility in being able to say that out loud is so freeing. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:09] Our guest who knew, at a young age, she had super powers. [04:40] How Mary Beth discovered she had inner gifts.“Things would just come over me and I would just know what to do.” [07:47] Mary Beth shares the period in her life where she held onto her natural knowing.“People would look at me like I had two heads or something.” [11:05] Mary Beth’s top five strengths. [13:38] The kind of work that Mary Beth does with her clients.“I expand their energy out beyond that lifetime.” [17:59] How do clients come to seek Mary Beth’s healing? [22:56] Shifting the focus to the challenge that Mary Beth is facing and what she can do about it.“Well, it’s been ongoing. I’m no spring chicken.” [27:34] Alissa shares some of her tips for Mary Beth’s upcoming podcast.Accountability is so important for those of us who are really afraid to get through the technology. [35:27] Mary Beth’s launch of her Woowoo Wisdom podcast. [38:29] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Spirit Led Healing Institute Mary Beth Vanderlinden Website Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter Connect with on LinkedIn Connect with on Facebook Podcast of the Week: The Intuitive Hour: Awaken Your Inner Voice with Michelle Beltran Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

029: Doubling Down on Your Gifts to Move Through Technology

Today’s live coaching session is a topic that we’ve already talked about in a previous episode. It only goes to show that when it comes to keeping that balance in both business and life, a lot of us still struggle more often. Our guest is an accomplished mentor, and most days, her schedule is just filled to the brim to the point where she just wants to retreat and shut down. Her challenge will make you realize that not all successful entrepreneurs, like our guest, has it easy-breezy. I know that you can mine a lot of tips to better help you strike that balance and catch a breather. About Cheryl Leitschuh Who is Cheryl Leitschuh? Mentor, guide and influencer. Many of Cheryl’s clients describe her as the “yoda” for small woman owned small businesses and solopreneurs. Cheryl has had the pleasure of owning a successful, sustainable small business for over twenty five years. She has stumbled, regrouped, learned, succeeded and failed BUT remained committed to being an entrepreneur. Cheryl has also coached other women-owned small businesses to enjoy the opportunities of being an entrepreneur. Her mission is to help woman-owned small business to start, build and grow their own successful enterprise. Cheryl’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:    Strategic Individualization Maximizer Futuristic Relator     Key Takeaways I am able to bring what is needed at the right time. Collaboration is key because I know who I am and what it is that I bring. Forward action is what it takes to make change. Working from desperation and scarcity will kill any ability to draw in the right things. Challenges make us human, it doesn’t make us weak. Don't beat yourself up because you're facing a similar issue as you faced in the past, embrace it. We cannot serve from an empty cup. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:43] Intro to our “Yoda” guest. [04:00] Cheryl’s vision for a flexible business. [05:28] Cheryl’s very apparent strength profile and what she thought about it.“I've always felt that I've been unique than a lot of the other people that I was working with.” [10:35] How does Cheryl react to clients that don’t want her. “I quickly realize that I'm not the right solution for them.” [11:41] Alissa explains importance of being fit with potential clients.“We can really draw in the right clients that are a good fit.” [14:29] Let’s find out why Cheryl loves the world that we’re in now. [15:13] The difference between abundance and scarcity.“Begin working from a place of abundance and welcoming that abundance, versus resistance and scarcity.” [18:23] We all have challenges and that’s okay. Cheryl certainly does, regardless of her success.“I end up overcommitted and overstressed, and then I need to retreat.” [21:03] What would make something fit for Cheryl?“I really feel like I can contribute something because of my experience.” [23:39] The things that Cheryl is most passionate about.“I love the business of being in business.” [28:19] Alissa offers Cheryl ways on how to best preserve her energy on things that matter to her.“All of these things are important, but the thing is that there is only one you.” [36:49] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Website Connect with Cheryl on Twitter Connect with Cheryl on Facebook Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Facebook Page Podcast of the Week: Dean Bokhari’s The Meaningful Show Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

028: Saying YES with Boundaries

This episode was very inspiring and one of the most valuable episodes I have done. Our guest today truly has a beautiful soul. He’s perfected the process towards financial freedom. However, like so many of us entrepreneurs, he do found himself stuck between doing what he SHOULD and SHOULDN’T do for his business. We have a hard time deciding whether we keep going down this path and be miserable, or go down this other one and be stress-free. We’re stressing about a lot of stuff in both our lives and in business when it shouldn’t be the case.  This episode will sure help you release the stuff that weighs you down and begin to spend more of your energy, time, and knowledge on the things that really matters. About Rennie Gabriel What sets Rennie apart from others in the financial services area is that he has gone from the bottom to the top (more than once). He has owned multiple businesses and held most of the financial industry licenses and professional designations. More importantly, he walks his talk. Following the same steps in his award winning, best-selling book, Wealth On Any Income, Rennie became a multi-millionaire in less than 10 years starting from broke at age 50. Rennie lives on his investment income and donates 100% of his book, training, and coaching profits to www.ShelterToSoldier.org where dogs are rescued from deadly environments and trained as service animals for post 9/11 soldiers who have returned with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Rennie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Belief Responsibility Activator Strategic     Key Takeaways It was a situation where I had decided this is not how I want to live my life. I could fail high school and math and become a millionaire, and it does not prepare you for real life. Those moments that define us–that are our personal rock bottoms–are different for everybody. More money makes you more of who you are. There is this abundance that comes when you are willing to give both yourself and financially. We have a responsibility as entrepreneurs to make as much money as humanly possible. Wealth is a team sport; not a solo sport. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:32] Presenting the genius man who became a multimillionaire at the age of 50. [03:51] The rundown on how Rennie started and got to where he is now.“I know what it's like to have no money.” [06:46] The deal breaker moment for Rennie.“I'm going to do anything I can not to have this kind of life.” [07:46] Rennie’s top five strengths that define him. [09:42] The process Rennie had to do to dig himself out of the low point in his life. [15:17] The thing that sets us up for failure, in a lot of ways, as per Rennie.“If you want to create assets that will generate an income, you need to begin saving and investing first.” [19:05] We all have challenges but Rennie’s is an interesting one. [24:08] Rennie’s group coaching program. [29:07] Alissa closes the episode with a very wise advice.“We have a responsibility to make money, to be wealthy, so that the good people that we are, we can give more of that to this world.” [29:56] Rennie’s last words of wisdom for you folks.“I didn't get to where I am, trying to do it by myself.” [30:55] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Rennie’s Website Connect with Rennie on Twitter Connect with Rennie on Facebook Connect with Rennie on LinkedIn Wealth Can't Wait Podcast of the Week: Scale Your Business Radio with Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

027: Examining the Shoulds and Shouldn’ts to Better Position your Business and Impact More Lives

In today’s episode, we will discuss how we can optimize our days by just adding this one little practice into our daily routine. Meditation is a simple practice that reaps a lot of benefits for those who religiously practice it. Gregg practices meditation but admittedly has not prioritized getting it to stick. We’re going to establish, point-by-point, on this episode, why you need to start practicing meditation and how you can easily make it a part of your daily routine to a point where it becomes habitual, that you need not be reminded of it. About Gregg Clunis Gregg Clunis is the host of the top-ranked self-help podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, which has garnered over 3 million total downloads, and the author of a forthcoming book by the same name. He's also the founder of a podcasting agency called Podsimply where he and his team help experts grow their business by creating top-ranked podcasts.   Gregg’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Achiever Futuristic Intellection Significance Activator     Key Takeaways Everything you currently have in your life, whether good or bad, every single thing is the cumulative of everything that happened before. Little tiny actions do add up. In order for our strengths to thrive, we must feed them. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:10] Get to know our genius guest who helped me launch this podcast.“My mission is to try and help people change their life by changing their day-to-day behavior.” [04:05] Gregg’s thesis that we’re not aware of.“If we can just be mindful of the stuff we're doing now, it will create more of the stuff we want 20 years from now.” [05:56] Gregg shares how a “stumbled upon” idea helped him create something that stands out. [11:52] Gregg’s strength themes and how they uniquely equip him. [14:13] What Gregg thought as he was learning his strength themes."I'm really proud of these five." [19:29] Alissa shares how creating a meditation practice can help Gregg’s strengths to thrive.“If you were to take even a 10-minute meditation practice and just be, you'll find that your most brilliant ideas will come to you.” [22:21] The 10-seater van: letting one or another particular strength drive.“I encourage people to start with their top five because those are your strongest.” [24:56] Gregg’s journaling practice.“I found it really helpful even just with navigating that celebration piece.” [30:50] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Gregg’s Website Gregg’s Podcast Agency Connect with Gregg on Facebook Connect with Gregg on Twitter Connect with Gregg on Instagram Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Insight Timer Calm Headspace Podcast of the Week: Quote of the Day Podcast with Sean Croxton Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

026: How Incorporating a Meditation Practice Aids in Getting More Done

Our guest today struggles with getting just that right exposure with the right audience. This episode can easily be one of your favorites because our guest and I have discussed a lot of tips that I’m sure you will gain a lot of insights from. We talk in details about stuff from setting parameters to actually defining what kind of platform is going to be a perfect fit for you and your business. At the end of this episode, I am sure that you will get an idea on how you can effectively connect and meet your ideal audience. About Carolin Hauser-Carson Carolin Hauser-Carson, German trained Naturopathic Doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and Family Constellations Facilitator, is the author of the book Blossom – 7 Steps to Sexual Healing and the upcoming book The Pleasure IQ.  An internationally-recognized speaker and teacher on the subjects of spirituality, healing, and women’s empowerment for almost two decades, Carolin combines her knowledge to help women (and brave men) to have love-filled lives that flow with a sense of ease and amazing results. Her work is based on the intersection of where the human body and experience meets past–and even ancestral–trauma, and shows how each individual’s authentic and true self is the source of one’s own good – a place of unlimited abundance, creativity, courage, and joyful existence. Carolin’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Theme's Empathy Command Ideation Input Learner   Key Takeaways As you can work through shame, and release it, and heal from it, you begin to allow yourself to actually come out and shine. This whole human experience is a practice. We all came here to have the best experience that we can have. We’re the only ones limiting ourselves from having it. Our shine doesn’t detract from anybody else's shine. Doing a little bit of work upfront will help you to not throw spaghetti at a wall. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:02] An incredible intro for an incredible person. [02:46] Limiting beliefs and embracing a lot of the spiritual realm. [05:08] Who does Carolin serve and what does higher dream look like? [06:02] What is spiritual entrepreneur and its process. [11:44] Carolin’s amazing set of strength themes. [16:19] Carolin’s mission.“Part of my mission is to also inspire people by just really walking the talk and challenging myself.” [18:15] Carolin shares what the abundance mentality is.“You’re either in flow or you’re not in flow with everything.” [19:13] Carolin’s challenges in her business. [21:11] Alissa lays out the options for Carolin that can best resolve her challenge.“In order to sort of be everywhere, you do have to have the social proof.” [27:21] Digging deep into action plans in order for Carolin to be seen in the right scene, servicing the right audience. [41:32] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Women in the Flow Connect with Carolin on Twitter Connect with Carolin on Facebook Conversations with God Power vs Force Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender Connect with Interviews That Convert on Messenger Interview Valet The 5 Second Rule Podcast of the Week: Blogging Your Passion by Jonathan Milligan Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

025: How to Tap the Right Resource for Massive Exposure

Seriously, we’re throwing a lot of rich ideas your way in today’s episode. Anyone who has had a hard time prioritizing their to-dos and couldn’t decide which one is more pressing, I am sure at the end of this podcast, you will get so much clarity that you’d probably jump right into your own list. This episode is that good, you guys. Our guest is amazing and you’ll see why.. Excited yet? Go ahead, take a listen and jot down notes while doing so. About CJ Grace CJ Grace was a BBC journalist in Britain and then worked for China Radio International in Beijing. The author of "Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not," she is completing "Hotel Chemo: Learning to Laugh through Breast Cancer and Infidelity." When CJ discovered her husband’s infidelity and got breast cancer, she refused to be a victim and kept her wicked sense of humor. After receiving "Adulterer’s Wife," Arianna Huffington invited CJ to write for HuffPost. CJ has an infidelity advice column on her website. Her mantra: The best revenge is to get past the need for it. CJ’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Input Intellection Ideation Strategic Learner   Key Takeaways The best revenge is to get past the need for it. You just need to use the strengths you have to get things done. It is important to write things down, because otherwise it isn’t real. Multitasking actually kills effectiveness and productivity. From the purpose-driven perspective—marketing is still a challenge because there’s a strategy to it. Stick to a very good routine. When you have too many ideas, you’re spreading yourself too thin. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:52] CJ expresses a pleasant surprise. [04:25] Getting to know CJ’s story and how this show has served as a catalyst for her. [08:44] CJ’s rare top five strength themes. [11:38] When ideas are popping like popcorn, what should you do? [14:27] A little tip on being mindful“Keep a journal, keep a notebook, right by your side.” [18:19] The different value propositions of meditation for entrepreneurs. [19:06] CJ walks us through her process of prioritizing.“Priorities can be written down, but then they might change.” [23:56] Alissa’s techniques on how to get things done.“Create routine to allow for things to become muscle memory.” [27:42] The part that nobody likes doing but is essential to business growth.“It is actually your responsibility to go out and market.” [33:17] Alissa recommends steps on how to better market.“Put it up where you can see it. Get that purpose.” [39:52] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode CJ’s Website Connect with CJ on Twitter Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not Hotel Chemo: Learning to Laugh through Breast Cancer and Infidelity Maximize Your Strengths: Episode 75 with Julianna Raye Podcast of the Week: Kwik Brain Podcast by Jim Kwik Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath 

024: Prioritize Without Stifling Your Creativity While Pushing Forward with Your Purpose

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