Work doesn’t have to be something you dread and hate going to every day. In fact, it should be something you love and enjoy doing. Believe it or not, you can monetize your skills and passions to create your dream job.  Today’s guest, Duane Keast, shares how he took his love for humor and made it a career. Duane is a humor and business coach who teaches individuals how to bring lightheartedness and fun into the workplace. If you want to hear more about Duane’s story, join Debbie in this episode. Show Highlights: Duane shares what he does and how he got to where he is now How humor can make you successful Why following your passion will bring you more opportunities How to bring more fun and humor into work How to monetize your skills and talents     Links: Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Purchase Through This Link to Receive Your Bonuses! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen  Debbie's Online Courses Client Attraction Success With Ease Connect with Debbie on Facebook & LinkedIn! Connect with Duane! Funny Business In The Workplace

Success is Easy

Making Business and Success Fun with Duane Keast

Success is easy if you put in the hard work and time. Not only did today’s guest, Anne Lorimor, achieve wild success, but she’s used her success to elevate underprivileged, homeless, and foster children. In 2018, Anne became the oldest person to ever climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and she’s used the public attraction she’s gained to support disadvantaged children. Join Debbie Allen in this inspiring conversation with Anne Lorimor to hear more about her amazing story. Show Highlights: Anne shares what pushed her to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro     Anne talks about her experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro     What inspired her to help children             How she prepared to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro     How the media brought Anne’s cause more publicity         Anne shares the progress of the book she’s writing         Anne discusses what her mission is and what she’s done to achieve that mission     Links: Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Purchase Through This Link to Receive Your Bonuses! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen  Debbie's Online Courses Bonuses: Client Attraction Success With Ease Contact Anne: K2 Adventures Foundation Creating Exciting Futures

A Journey to Make a Difference with Anne Lorimor

Who doesn’t love to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of a long work day? Imagine if you could take that feeling with you to work every day. Well, now you can! Today’s guest, Ken Lineberger created a wine franchise that now has over 22 locations. Water’s Edge has a uniquely relaxing atmosphere and makes the wine on sight. In this episode, Ken shares how he created his franchise, how he educates the owners of Water’s Edge locations, and the importance of tenacity as an entrepreneur. Grab a glass of wine and join Debbie Allen in this entertaining and educational episode. Show Highlights: How Ken was inspired to turn a winery into a franchise    Ken shares how you could start a winery franchise anywhere    What the experience at Water’s Edge is like    Success stories from owners of Water’s Edge locations    Common mistakes business owners make when opening a franchise    Why we should educate business owners on how to measure profitability and manage money    Why having a mentor and systems put in place is important    How long does it take to set up a Water’s Edge franchise     How Ken went from one location to being the leader of 22 locations     Why having passion and a mentor is necessary for business success  Ken shares the biggest lessons in disguise he discovered in this business    Connect with Ken! Ken’s Email Ken’s Facebook Ken’s LinkedIn Ken’s Phone #: 909-468-WINE (9463) Ken’s Special Offer: Take a virtual tour of one of our locations at www.watersedgewineries.com and click on the “Check Out Our Franchise Video” on the home page. Links: Podcast– Listen & Subscribe! Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen https://www.successiseasybook.com/bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/Success Is Easy NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” https://debbieallen.com/course

Expanding a Business Idea to a Franchise with Ken Lineberger

We all have thoughts and to-do lists running loose that we need to wrangle. Sometimes it helps to be pointed in the right direction when trying to get everything back in order. Today’s guest, Penny Zenker, is a “focusologist”, international speaker, business strategy coach, and professional “squirrel wrangler”. Penny specializes in helping business owners get organized and reset their focus and priorities in order to optimize their productivity. In this interview, Penny shares success stories of clients she’s helped, discusses the challenges of letting go that leaders face, and how to increase your focus under pressure. Show Highlights: Penny shares what influenced her to cut out the clutter in her own life and teach others to do the same What are the biggest mistakes companies that make them unproductive Penny reveals success stories from companies she’s helped learn to delegate more efficiently The benefits of keeping a time journal and documenting what tasks are most valuable Success Tips to get organized The importance of leading with value Why you have to make a mindset shift when shifting positions Creating structures and filters are important to protect your time Links: Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen https://www.successiseasybook.com/bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/Success Is Easy NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” https://debbieallen.com/course Contact Penny: Penny's Website Take This FREE Distraction Quiz SPECIAL OFFER: Accelerate Profits: 8 Ways to Uncover Hidden Profits and Scale Your Business Faster with Less Effort

Increase Your Focus Under Pressure with Penny Zenker

Building a business doesn’t always look a certain way. In fact, there are various methods and systems you can use to find success in business. However, there are few key ingredients that are vital no matter how you approach business. Today’s guest, Andy Zapata, is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 franchises. He specializes in healthcare, such as Urgent Cares, Physical Therapy Centers, and other medical centers. In this conversation with Debbie, he shares he got started with only the help of a credit card and how he’s grown his business from there. Debbie and Andy discuss the importance of maintaining passion through the process, accepting mistakes, and having a vision. Tune into this inspiring episode to learn more about how you can grow your own business. Show Highlights: How Andy started his business using a credit card Why it’s important to ask for help Andy shares why you have to accept mistakes and try again to be successful How to build trust in your administration and create loyalty Andy shares success stories of people who followed his system How did COVID impact Andy’s business and how did he accommodate What it looks like to put systems in place to support mass amounts of franchises What are the biggest mistakes people are making when starting franchises Links: Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen https://www.successiseasybook.com/bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/Success Is Easy NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” https://debbieallen.com/course Contact Andy: Physical Therapy Now Email: Azapata@physicaltherapynow.com Phone: (305) 570-1666

Growing a Multi-Million Dollar Franchise from a Credit Card with Andy Zapata

We’ve all heard the saying that “any attention is good attention”, but what if instead of submitting ourselves to publicity that isn’t for us, we just found the right ways to get our foot in the door. Today’s guest, Jill Lublin, is a best-selling author and media consultant with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Jill helps her clients find success through attracting the right media attention and getting the foot in the door of their industry to control and share their message. Tune into this conversation with your host Debbie Allen for strategies to get media attention, the importance of utilizing kindness, and how to make success easy through media.  Show Highlights:  What makes media attention so crucial to success  How Jill uses her publicity course to bring her clients success  What is the profound power of publicity and how it can bring you what you want  What the most common mistakes are when trying to get media attention Jill shares why she started kindness circles and the importance of them  Where to start looking for media attention  How to get your work into the media  Why the media needs you  Links:  Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Jill:  How to Stay Visible in Troubled Times A FREE Gift from Jill! Resources: Go Articles Ezine Articles

Be Heard by Millions and Change the World with Jill Lublin

If you’re an employee, a business owner, or simply older than 5, you’ve likely heard of networking. However, many of us don’t know where to start or even how to do it. In today’s episode, Debbie interviews Chas Wilson of Master Networks, and he shares how he educates and helps entrepreneurs build a network that will support them build a business of legacy. Chas reveals how he got started in networking, and how he changed his framework from being only transactional to creating relationships. Join Chas in this conversation to learn more about how you can utilize networking in your own business and start building better relationships.  Show Highlights:  Chas shares how he was exposed to networking  Relationships are key to building a business  Chas discusses what pushed him to build his networking group  Trying to do everything alone is the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make  Understanding your own strengths and leaning on others' strengths will help you prolong your career  Chase shares why it’s important for him to build a legacy  Networking is about pouring into others  Your network will insulate  Links:  Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Chas:  Chas’s Website Master Networks

Building a Business of Legacy with Chas Wilson

 Women are often faced with doubt and societal expectations that keep them from pursuing their dreams and instead, succumbing to a traditional lifestyle. While we all have our own paths, it’s important we pursue the career and life goals that bring us happiness, not acceptance. In today’s episode, Carolina Billings shares what inspired her to leave her marriage and corporate job to truly pursue the career and lifestyle she desired. Carolina and Debbie discuss why being a successful woman can make a traditional relationship difficult, the importance of financial independence, and how you too can overcome your doubt and create the life you’ve always wanted.  Show Highlights:  Carolina shares how she left her marriage and corporate job to create her dream life  Sometimes it can be difficult for successful career women to find a relationship that aligns with their values  Carolina shares what inspired her to become an entrepreneur  It’s important to have a side gig  We need to surrender control and trust that we’re making the world better  Overcoming the insecurity of self-promotion and putting yourself out there to make a difference  Surrounding yourself with uplifting people is the key to success  Women should unlock their ultimate superpower of financial independence  Links: Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Carolina:  Powerful Women Today

Overcoming Doubt to Create the Life You Want with Carolina Billings

No matter where you currently are in your career, financial life, or relationships, the sky is the limit! Today’s guest, Nancy Butler, shares how she built her business from the ground up as a newly divorced, single mom, with no more than $2,000 to her name. In this conversation with Debbie Allen, Nancy discusses how to build ethical relationships with clients and maintain those relationships. Join Debbie in this interview to learn more about how you can enhance your own business, share your knowledge with the world, and build an honest following.  Show Highlights:  Nancy shares how being a single parent inspired her to build a successful business  Clients can tell if you’re genuine and honest, and if you bring them good business, they’ll bring you more business  Asset management and financial planning are the top things Nancy helps clients with  Getting special training and designations in the areas you want to work in will help you build your business and shows qualification  Nancy shares how her desire to help others inspired her to become a published author and speaker  Nancy talks about having a dating life while trying to start a business  Finding your passion and your skillset and turning that into your career will help you find success  Not getting set in your ways and taking risks is vital to staying current in your business  Links:  Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Nancy:  Above All Else

Building Ethical Relationships with Nancy Butler

We all have a choice to stay positive, present, and cultivate success in our lives. Today’s guest, John Davis, is a professional Fight Director, a stuntman, an artistic director of three regional theme parks, a sword-fighting comedian, motivational speaker, author, and coach, but most importantly, he has dedicated himself to being an action hero. In today’s conversation, John shares what it means to be an “action hero” and how you can cultivate success in your own life by overcoming fear.  Join Debbie Allen in this motivational and uplifting interview to hear more about how you can shift your mindset to live in the present moment and attract happiness and success in your own life.  Show Highlights:  What inspired John to become an “action hero” and serve others  Hacking the fight or flight response can help people empower themselves within and work with others dynamically  John explains his 5 “F’s” (Fearlessly Focus with Faith Follow through with Flexibility)  Fear is an emotional reaction to an uncertain event that may or may not happen and it holds us back from success  How to shift from an emotional mindset and make success easy for yourself  Recognizing you’re in fear is the first step to help you overcome it and refocus  Strategies to get back into action  Changing your vocabulary is the first step to create a positive state for yourself  John shares the most pivotal moment in his life  How to be flexible in adversity  Success comes to you but you have to be aware of your present moment  Links:  Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Offer and website link for listeners:  John’s Email  John’s Website  John’s Facebook John’s LinkedIn 

How to Be a Corporate Action Hero with John Davis

Making decisions can often be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s guest, Steve Haffner, is a decision performance specialist who uses mentalism and psychology to help individuals improve their decision-making skills.  Steve and Debbie discuss how to overcome natural instincts that prevent us from reaching our goals, the importance of collaboration, and how to overcome your “lizard” brain and let your values guide you.  Join Debbie Allen in this conversation to learn more about how you can set clear goals and improve your decision making today.  Show Highlights:  Steve discusses what makes up decision performance and what inspired him to help people optimize their decision-making skills  Magic, mentalism, and psychology go hand-in-hand. Steve talks about how becoming educated on illusion and how the mind works can help you make better decisions.  Many of our distracting impulses are natural, but if we can recognize them, we can override them Confirmation bias can restrain you from growing and making better decisions  Steve shares an anecdote of someone in the corporate world he helped improve their decision performance  Letting your values guide you as opposed to your “lizard” brain is the most key component of improving your decision performance  Overcoming mental bias is the only way we can grow and innovate  Links:  Podcast – Please Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Order Debbie’s Book from HERE and get FREE Bonuses! Or You May Order from AMAZON! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Steve:  Steve’s Website 7 Strategies for Making Great Decisions

Decision Making is Key to Success with Steve Haffner 

Effective communication is crucial to building a successful business. A common mistake business owners often make is assuming that talking in itself makes up effective communication. However, there are vital strategies to implement into your communication techniques in order to build relationships with your clients.  Today’s guest, Glenn Michael Milliet, is a business communication expert who teaches business owners how to be a fearless communicator. Glenn and Debbie Allen discuss how to master the art of influence and become an adept problem solver for your clients.  Join Debbie Allen in this conversation for key strategies to attract, maintain, and consistently satisfy your target client by utilizing communication.  Show Highlights:  Listening to learn what your customers want is the top strategy to making sales.  Talking in itself is not effective communication. Finding ways to connect with people is the objective of communication. Finding solutions to people’s problems will maintain satisfied and consistent clients. People will bring you more business if they know, like, and trust you. Glenn shares bold strategies he’s used to generate more business.  Adapting to modern times is crucial to staying relevant. Links:  Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen https://www.successiseasybook.com/bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/Success Is Easy NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” https://debbieallen.com/course Contact Glenn:  Email glenn@businesscommunication.com for a 20-minute complimentary business evaluation call! Business Communication Expert

Communication Success Strategies with Glenn Michael Milliet

Approaching people, starting a business, and building a podcast following can all sound intimidating, but anyone can do them! Today’s guest, Seth Greene is the podcast host of SharkPreneur, a best-selling author of 8 books, and a market dominating mastermind.  Debbie Allen interviews Seth on how he got started and made a bold impression that launched his career. Seth reveals his top strategies to use disruptive marketing to captivate your target audience and have a successful podcast.  Despite what you may believe, you don’t need fancy equipment or millions of dollars to get started today. The resources you need to dominate and have a successful business are at your fingertips! Join Debbie Allen and Seth Greene in this interview to learn how you can stop holding yourself back and achieve the success you want! Show Highlights:  Seth shares how he got his foot in the podcast world. You have to be bold and shocking to make an impression. Seth discusses how you can use disruptive marketing to grab attention.  There are many strategies you can use to make money and have a successful podcast. You don’t need a fancy studio to have a successful podcast anymore. There are many resources you can utilize to have a profitable podcast. You have to do something different than your competitors to stand out to your target audience. Seth shares how he can help you to get out of your head and get started.  How to strategically get guests on your show to build relationships and a following.  Identifying your target audience is important to strategically market. How to shock and awe people to get on the best shows.  Debbie and Seth discuss what it takes to be in the industry and why being yourself will help you build your following. Links:  Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Purchase Success Is Easy Book HERE and Get These Bonuses! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Contact Seth:  Get Seth’s Book! Market Domination For Podcasting Website: Market Domination LLC Watch The Video To Get Your Free Podcast Monetization Secrets Training! The SharkPreneur Podcast

Market Domination with Podcasting with Seth Greene

Public speaking may seem intimidating and unattainable for many people, but with tenacity, practice, and preparation, anyone can find success in speaking.  Today’s guest, Grant Baldwin, the author of Successful Speaker and founder of speakerlab.com, reveals many industry secrets and how anyone can find success with persistence. While the industry is shifting virtually and through other mediums, many of the basic fundamentals are staying the same.  Debbie Allen and Grant discuss many of the shifts the industry is currently facing, as well as how you can use them to your advantage. Join them in this conversation to help you pinpoint your niche and utilize the many mediums available to you to lean into new opportunities.  Show Highlights:  You can take the skill of speaking into any industry to make success easier. We often confuse fear and excitement and there are ways to get past that confusion and embrace public speaking.  Presenting an effortless speech takes an immense amount of practice and preparation. Speakers have been able to utilize online platforms to build success.  Not selecting a problem to solve is the most common mistake speakers make.  Success is always looking for somewhere to go and we can obtain it.  The speaker supply is going to shift post COVID-19 but if you stick to your passion you’ll find success. Travel is a major part of speaking that is shifting with the virtual world.  Links:  Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen Purchase Success Is Easy Book HERE and Get These Bonuses! NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” Connect with Grant! The Speaker Lab Podcast My Speaker Fee The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform by Grant Baldwin

14: Speaking to Make Success Easy with Grant Baldwin

It can be difficult to tackle tasks under pressure, but we can learn to master our emotions and optimize our performance in order to become our most productive selves. Today’s conversation with Optimal Performance Specialist and Sports Psychology Consultant, Tina Greenbaum, reveals how we can level-up in our day-to-day lives by living out our success.  Tina shares tips on how to master universal principles and use them to boost your success. Join Debbie Allen in this interview to learn more about mastery under pressure and how you can create a life surrounded with support and success.  Show Highlights:  What inspired Tina to get into psychotherapy and help others  Uncovering root problems and how to really get results  Finding success within yourself  Biggest mistakes business owners make to self-sabotage The importance of finding ways to admire people and still maintaining confidence  Why sharing your success with others will bring you more success  Following the flow of universal principles will make life flow easily  Investing in yourself to continue growth  Links:  Podcast – Listen & Subscribe!  Buy Debbie’s Book and Have a Highlighter Handy!! Please Read the Book, Rate It On Amazon, and Pass It On To A Friend! Success Is Easy: Shameless, No-Nonsense Strategies to Win in Business, by Debbie Allen https://www.successiseasybook.com/bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/Success Is Easy NEW!!!! Debbie’s Online “Highly Paid Expert Academy” https://debbieallen.com/course Contact Tina:  Tina’s Mastery Under Pressure Quiz Tina’s Website

13: Mastery Under Pressure with Tina Greenbaum

Debbie Allen has four decades of “in the trenches” business building experience and wisdom to share. She understands the dynamics of business from complete reinvention to fast turn around … and from start-up to fast business growth. Debbie has been building her own businesses as an entrepreneur since the young age of 19 and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 30. She then went on to build six million-dollar companies in diverse industries. Her own experiences in business, along with 25 years of experience as a professional speaker, allow her to quickly “read” audience engagement and tailor a message to fit their specific needs. Listen in to learn how you can achieve success in your business!

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