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The Future Of Work With Jacob MorganSparks: Why 360 Reviews Are a Waste of Time | Frank Blake, Former Home Depot CEOAre 360 reviews effective? If you’re skeptical, then you won’t want to miss this story from Frank Blake, the former CEO of The Home Depot. We’ll explore leadership lessons he learned, his approach to feedback, and his unconventional rise to CEO. Blake shared compelling tales, such as how he unexpectedly took the reins of one of the largest companies in the world after a last-minute call from the board. We also get his take on learning from the intense Jack Welch at GE early in his career. But it's Blake's strong opinions on 360 reviews that provide truly valuab...
2024-01-0530 minFuture Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganSparks: Why 360 Reviews Are a Waste of Time | Frank Blake, Former Home Depot CEOAre 360 reviews effective? If you’re skeptical, then you won’t want to miss this story from Frank Blake, the former CEO of The Home Depot. We’ll explore leadership lessons he learned, his approach to feedback, and his unconventional rise to CEO. Blake shared compelling tales, such as how he unexpectedly took the reins of one of the largest companies in the world after a last-minute call from the board. We also get his take on learning from the intense Jack Welch at GE early in his career. But it's Blake's strong opinions on 360 reviews that provide truly valuab...
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The Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Publish Unlimited Content and Expand Your ReachMy wife Blake and I create content in pretty much every form you can think of. A lot of people have asked us how we are able to make so much content. The truth is that we don't really create new content every time. Do you want to know the secret? We take one piece of content— and we find a way to chop it up, dissect it, repurpose it into many different ways— and then share that content across different platforms and channels. Repurposing and reusing content is a fantastic strategy for entr...
2022-05-3006 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast7 Mantras To Help You Accomplish The Hard Tasks EverydayGrowth comes from stretching yourself— from learning how to be brave — and that requires an insane amount of coaching. When we wake up, we automatically think about the complex challenges that lie ahead. So every morning, I have to change the way I think, control my thoughts, and give myself that much-needed positive self-talk. I have seven mantras for you that I personally use every single day to triumph over extremely challenging circumstances. ---------- We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use...
2022-04-1111 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow A Starbucks Coffee Made Me An EntrepreneurI always dreamed of getting a job working for an organization, then climbing the corporate ladder. But as life would have it, that did not happen, not even close. Instead, I became an entrepreneur— and it all started with a single cup of Starbucks coffee. This story is what planted the seed in my mind— of leaving the corporate world and building a life that I truly wanted to live. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to j...
2022-03-2807 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThe Number One Way To Avoid Self SabotageMost of us are constantly battling internal demons— it's what makes us human. But it's how you deal with those internal demons that determine your road in life. I've learned that you can use what may seem negative in your life and use that as your power. I have one little secret on avoiding self-sabotage— and it has helped me achieve so many great things in my life and my career. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join...
2022-03-1403 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThere Is No Substitute For Hard WorkDwayne @therock Johnson said: “Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” This mentality is reflected in every conversation or relationship I have ever had with a successful person and this is especially true for entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur you are ultimately responsible for your own fate, your own success, or your own failure. Don’t look for shortcuts or for the quick and easy way out. If you want to succeed it’s ONLY going to come from hard work. We frequent...
2022-02-2804 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips To Help You Set BoundariesSetting healthy boundaries is important both at work and in life. This skill is essentially about understanding your limits, taking full command of your time, and having a sense of authority over your own personal space. Today, I bring you three tips to create boundaries. Remember to: ✅ Let people come to you— don't feel like you always need to hand over all of yourself to someone else. ✅ Have rules with your time so you could have more time to do the things you want to do. ✅ Learn to say no in an elegant way....
2022-02-2105 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat To Do When You're Being Asked To Work For Free?Anybody who's self-employed has dealt with somebody asking them to do free work. What do you do when you keep being asked to do things for free— or worse, for exposure? There are three things I recommend you do if you get asked to work for free again and again. These things will help you reflect on your products and services, and assess how you can get more paid work in the future. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to jo...
2022-02-1405 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips to Upsell Your Customers & Make More MoneyI bring you these three upselling tips because I've been personally doing this over the last six months and they have been great not just at boosting my income potential, but also in bringing value to my customers. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for smart ways to sustain your business, increase your profits and bring customers more in-depth into the sales flow, upselling is a discipline you need to master. Upselling can be challenging, but you can successfully do it when you: Clearly identify the additional products you can sell on top of...
2022-02-0706 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Get 1 Million Followers on Social MediaAre you looking to grow your followers on social media? Today, every entrepreneur has the ability to reach countless potential customers. It’s all about your following and content creation strategy. Brendan Kane, the founder of Hook Point, has helped countless companies and entrepreneurs grow their social media followings. He says having an audience leads to stronger relationships and supporters in your endeavors and opportunities for strategic partnerships and other ways to grow the brand. Join us in this episode as we talk about: Why entrepreneurs need to bu...
2022-02-0234 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow Entrepreneurship Changed My LifeBeing an entrepreneur is one of my life’s greatest blessings. For me, entrepreneurship means freedom and flexibility — the freedom to be my own boss, to decide which projects I care about, what I'm passionate about — and to be able to build the life, the career, and the business I truly want to have for myself. This is the story about how entrepreneurship changed my life. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do we use fo...
2022-01-3107 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow to Deal with Failure & Challenges as an EntrepreneurEvery entrepreneur knows that failure and rejection are part of the game. But few expect to get rejected on national television. That was the experience for Ali Bonar, CEO and co-founder of granola butter company Oat Haus. After applying for the show four times, Ali and her co-founders finally got a coveted spot to pitch their company on Shark Tank. The team spent more than 100 hours preparing their presentation but ultimately didn’t land a deal with the big-time investors. Even without a deal, Ali took the rejection in stride. J...
2022-01-2639 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhy You Should Have An Immigrant MentalityMy parents were born in the Republic of Georgia— and I am proud to say that I come from a family of immigrants. I view coming from an immigrant family as an incredible strength, not a weakness. When I talk about having an immigrant mentality, I’m talking about work ethic and being scrappy and resourceful. It’s also about being creative in figuring out a way to achieve success even when the odds are stacked against you. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What p...
2022-01-2406 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHard Truths About Raising Capital For Your StartUp BusinessHow much money do I need to raise? This is one of the biggest and most common questions entrepreneurs ask whenever they start a business. But unfortunately, it’s also one of the most misunderstood aspects of entrepreneurship. Ryan Feit, CEO, and co-founder of SeedInvest, says that entrepreneurs often get caught up in the glamor and prestige of raising a massive amount of money when they really need to focus on profitability and growth. There isn’t a set amount of money entrepreneurs need to raise to succeed. Ryan says the amount...
2022-01-1938 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast7 Ways To Take Control Over Your TechnologyTechnology can be very beneficial — it's an instrument that makes our lives so much easier. We are surrounded by technology and sometimes it can be a little hard to control. Allow me to share seven things that I personally do to make sure that I am the one controlling my technology: 📱 Disable social media and email notifications from your phone so you don't feel the need to check it all the time. 📱 Don't bring technology with you to the table— leave it elsewhere. 📱 Charge your devices in a separate room before you go to bed...
2022-01-1706 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhy Every Entrepreneur Needs To Be a Storyteller and How To Become OneThroughout history, people have connected with stories. And the ability to tell a compelling story is crucial to your success as an entrepreneur. Kindra Hall, bestselling author, and keynote speaker has built her business around storytelling and firmly believes that every entrepreneur and business professional needs to be a storyteller. In this new BYOB podcast episode, we explore: -How Kindra started as an entrepreneur -Where to find great stories to share to your audience -What does a good story look like -Tips to tell a story even i...
2022-01-1237 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWant To Be an Entrepreneur But Don't Know Where To Start?When you start out as an entrepreneur, you will not know what to do, what direction to take, or what you should even be focusing on. So what are you supposed to do? I encourage you to think of yourself as a taste tester. Don't be scared to try different things to see what you gravitate towards — to see what you like and what you don't like. But you have to remember, be decisive and take action quickly. If something doesn't work, move on. If you see success in some areas, then invest a...
2022-01-1000 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat New Things Are You Going To Do in 2022 To Grow? The beginning of the year is a great time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. As entrepreneurs, we know that life and business change quickly, so we must be open to setting bigger goals and trying new things. For me, 2022 is going to be a year of experimentation. Here are the five new things I’m going to try in 2022: -Making more decisions based on data -Creating more of a team environment -Creating more digital products -Writing a new book - Having regular dat...
2022-01-0517 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow My Biggest Weakness Built A 7 Figure BusinessI used to be an extremely sensitive person, and I thought something was wrong with me. If I were to talk in a class full of people, my face would turn a dark shade of beet red and I would look like I was going to cry. It was humiliating. But at a certain point in my 20s, I started channeling all my sensitivity and realized how helpful this could be as I navigated modern life. Here’s what I can tell you: Your greatest weakness is your biggest strength, but only if you channel it...
2022-01-0304 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast5 Things I Learned As A Business Owner & Entrepreneur In 20212021 was a tough year— a year full of change, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Heading into 2022 is a great time to reflect on how we’ve changed and grown throughout the year. Join me in this episode as I discuss five things I learned in 2021: -The importance of community and people. -You can handle a lot more than you think. -The importance of being able to adapt quickly. -Context and putting things into perspective matter. -Challenges are opportunities to grow. I learned a lot in 2021 and h...
2021-12-2921 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Strategies For Getting Repeat CustomersWhen you think about closing more deals and increasing your revenue, you should think about the customers you already have because it's much easier to retain your clients than to go out and find new ones. One essential thing I learned in business is the importance of making your customers your top priority. When your customers are happy, everything else will fall into place. Today, I'm going to be going over three ways to get customers coming back. ✨ Over-deliver ✨ Be a likable person ✨ Ask for the deal We fre...
2021-12-2703 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Turn Your Content Into A Profitable BusinessWhen Tara Clark decided to create a monetized Instagram account in 2016, very few people were doing it or even thought it was possible. Tara saw the potential to use her professional experience in social media and build a brand centered around motherhood. She took the brave step, and today Modern Mom Probs has more than 750,000 Instagram followers to go along with Tara’s successful blog, book, and clothing subscription service. Social media is a powerful tool for creating and growing a brand. But Tara warns that there’s more to it than just posting nice pictures and witty...
2021-12-2236 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast8 Ways To Conquer DepressionLet’s face it — the world is still a mess. We wake up every day hoping that the future will be better — but because of these overwhelming changes happening around us, it's so easy to fall into that trap of depression. Today, I'm giving you eight tips on how to conquer depression. Even with the limits we’re experiencing with COVID, there is still so much that you can do to channel that happiness and positivity. ✨ Write down your feelings or record them in your phone’s voice notes. ✨ Close your eyes throughout the day interm...
2021-12-2008 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastAlli Webb’s Advice to Entrepreneurs on Giving Up ControlIt’s a common struggle for entrepreneurs—working hard to build their dream company but then giving up some control as the business grows and changes. That was the case for Drybar founder Alli Webb, who grew her company from a mobile blowout business to nearly 100 salons and a product line worth $255 million. Alli started what would become Drybar when she realized there wasn’t a great option for women who wanted a really nice blowout without a really high price tag. To recreate the amazing feeling women get when walking out of the salon, Alli launched a mobi...
2021-12-1550 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThere's No Such Thing As MistakeAre you afraid of making mistakes? As an entrepreneur for many years, I’ve learned that it’s okay to make mistakes— you don’t have to wear yourself out to be perfect. There is no such thing as a mistake, only learning moments. Along the way, you’re going to go through inevitable failures. And just like anything in life, you just move forward— you don’t stop. A mistake is just a mental reframing of things. So instead of thinking about the mistake, think about what you've learned — and how you apply what you lear...
2021-12-1304 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow Sarah Smith Created A Camping Community With A New Sign-Up Every 2 Minutes!Sarah Smith and her husband Kevin love camping, but they didn’t love finding a place to camp. Sarah wanted Yelp for camping with reviews and photos, and when she realized nothing like that existed, she created it herself. Sarah launched The Dyrt in 2013, and today it is one of the most popular camping apps and active online communities. The hallmark of The Dyrt is its active community of campers across the country who provide candid photos and reviews about all types of campsites. Sarah recalls one of the most exciting early days of the business when sh...
2021-12-0837 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast11 Tips For Moms To Avoid BurnoutAs a mom of two kids and an entrepreneur, I am constantly juggling things — and I have to get it all together. After everything we’ve gone through with COVID, I can totally understand why a lot of moms out there are feeling exhausted and stressed out. Today, I’m sharing 11 ways to avoid burnout for moms.: ✨ You need to take care of yourself first. ✨ Make time for reflection. ✨ Discipline your kids. ✨ Let your spouse help. ✨ Stop trying to make everything perfect. ✨ A little screen-time is okay. ✨...
2021-12-0609 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow Kelley Higney Went All In On Bug Bite Thing--And Scored A Deal On Shark TankOne of the hardest questions for entrepreneurs is knowing when to go all in. How do you know you are ready to go headfirst into the business? For Kelley Higney, founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, the realization came when she had customers tracking her down in the parking lot after she sold her product at her daughter’s bake sales. With amazing customer feedback, Kelley realized she was onto something, sold her house, and invested that money into her first big batch of inventory. Kelley says it was terrifying, especially with a young fa...
2021-12-0139 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Results Proven Strategies For Building Your Personal BrandYour personal brand is your currency for career success — it is what you stand for, how others perceive you and your strengths and weaknesses. Today, I have three tips for you on how to build a strong personal brand. Actively and intentionally building your personal brand will set you apart and put you on a solid path for the rest of your career. Watch this video. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do...
2021-11-2905 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips To Avoid Family Stress This ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather and reflect on the things they are grateful for. But it can sometimes be overwhelming and a lot of things can go wrong. Allow me to share three tips that I personally use to make sure that I survive— and even thrive— family gatherings like Thanksgiving that can often bring feelings of anxiety. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do we use for p...
2021-11-2405 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast7 Strategies To Have A Happy and Fun Thanksgiving With Family & FriendsThanksgiving is right around the corner, which means families and friends are preparing to gather and share a delicious meal. But managing expectations of the holidays and family dynamics can be difficult and take away from what should be a great gathering. Here are our seven strategies to have a successful Thanksgiving feast: Don’t work through the holiday. It can be tempting to keep working during the holidays but don’t fall into that trap. Tell people you’ll be gone, sign out of collaboration tools, and don’t respond to email. You are in co...
2021-11-2238 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastEllen Yin’s Secrets To Building An Online Membership SiteIn our technology-driven world, entrepreneurs have more tools than ever before. And one of the best uses of those tools is to build online communities and membership sites to build your brand, connect with customers, and sell products. Ellen Yin, founder and podcast host of Cubicle to CEO, built one of the fastest-growing online communities and continues to teach entrepreneurs how to build their own businesses. She says building an online course or community of any kind starts by looking at what will create the best results for your students or customers. Instead of focusing on creating...
2021-11-1745 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastTips For Parents Running A Business With Kids At HomeThere is a growing number of “parentpreneurs” entering the world of business and we know how tough it is to be one. Being a parent and an entrepreneur means we have the best of both worlds— but balancing work and caring for our children takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Jacob and I have two kids— we’re not professional therapists — we’re just two people figuring it out as we go. How do we make it work? We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform...
2021-11-1512 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastRachel Hollis On the Importance of Authenticity and GrowthHow did Rachel Hollis create an empire of best-selling books, podcasts, and events? By embracing imperfection, being authentic, and accepting opportunities to grow. Throughout her life and career, Rachel has challenged assumptions and taken risks to become not only a feminist leader but also a successful entrepreneur who has inspired women around the world. But that path hasn’t always been easy. One of Rachel’s core values is growth, which she admits can be difficult. One day she was sitting on the floor, crying, and eating a cookie because life felt so hard. But as s...
2021-11-1034 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Reasons Why Your List Is Your LivelihoodEarly on in my career, I learned how important it was to create a list — and that people and organizations would go to great lengths to build one. Lists are essential to your business because they are your revenue— lists help you make money. Today I'm bringing you three reasons why your list is absolutely critical to growing your business. I hope this video will help you think about why you need a list, how to manage it, and how you can maximize it for your success. We frequently get asked things like: What...
2021-11-0804 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastEmbracing Vulnerability as an EntrepreneurBusiness acumen and a strong product are important for entrepreneurs, but one of the greatest and often overlooked strengths of entrepreneurs is vulnerability. Kiah Twisselman Burchett didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. But as she began sharing her health journey and honest experiences while working a full-time job, people became interested in following in her footsteps. Her life coaching company, Coach Kiah, was soon born. Kiah believes vulnerability is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs. Customers need to feel connected to the brand and the person behind it, no matter what pr...
2021-11-0333 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat Does "Being Rich" Really Mean?What does “being rich” mean to you? Most people assume that it's about having money and wealth — fancy cars, gorgeous houses, expensive things. But it’s more than that. Being truly rich is something that goes beyond what you could readily see. And as I became more successful and made more money myself, I realized that being rich isn't about money — being rich is ultimately about TIME. Do you have the luxury of being able to control your time? Are you able to go out and enjoy moments with your family? This, to m...
2021-11-0105 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast4 Frictions Entrepreneurs & Leaders Must Overcome To Achieve SuccessWhy do good ideas fail to succeed? How come genius products and businesses can’t make it off the ground? It often isn’t the idea or product that causes a business to fail — it’s the people. In his new book, The Human Element, David Schonthal breaks down friction theory, which explains why people resist change and what slows them down from making progress. Bringing something to market or trying to create change involves both fuel and friction. Schonthal says most entrepreneurs focus on the fuel, or creating a great product or service and acquiring customers. But the othe...
2021-10-2735 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Deal With Stress As An EntrepreneurStress is a normal human experience that happens to everyone — and today, I’m talking about how to beat it. As an entrepreneur and mom to two little kids, I constantly face a lot of demands, and some of these things can really wear me down. One of the most essential strategies as an entrepreneur— and as a busy working mom like myself— is to deal with stress effectively. There are many ways to beat stress, but for me, my ultimate stress-busters come in two words: love and laughter. We frequently get asked things like: What do...
2021-10-2503 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastVC & Founder On How To Succeed As An EntrepreneurFresh out of college, Cam Doody and his friend had the idea for an innovative yet surprisingly simple moving company. A decade later, Bellhop is now the fastest-growing moving and relocation company in the country and operates in more than 75 cities. Now, Doody is working to help other early-stage companies through his early venture fund and founder club, Brickyard. Brickyard isn’t your typical investor fund. Aside from a monetary investment, early stage companies must move to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to dive deep into their businesses without distraction. Doody calls the Brickyard building a monastery of so...
2021-10-2034 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhere To Find Great Stories For Speeches, Meetings, or Making A PointAs speakers and authors, stories are essentially the gateway to people's minds and hearts— we use stories to build that special connection with our audience. Collecting stories is a crucial part of being an effective communicator. But the question is— where exactly do you get these stories? And when you find them, how do you know that it's going to light people up and get their attention? We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tool...
2021-10-1809 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastBuilding A Multi-Million Dollar Business By Solving A Personal ProblemWhat started as a passion project for a mom and a $50,000 investment has transformed into a multi-million-dollar brand. Piggy Paint shows that entrepreneurs don’t need a lot of capital to build a strong brand--just tenacity, determination, and a great product. Melanie Hurley was an elementary school teacher when she had the idea for Piggy Paint in 2008. After seeing the issues caused by the chemicals in typical nail polish, Melanie set out to create a brand of non-toxic nail polish that was safe for all ages—especially her two young daughters. With no business experience, Melan...
2021-10-1324 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips For How To Be More PersuasiveFor us entrepreneurs, being persuasive is EVERYTHING. No matter what you’re selling, you have to get people to believe in you— you have to be convincing. How does one become more persuasive? In my experience, you can achieve it better with three things: 🔑 Empathy 🔑 Tone 🔑 Apathy We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do we use for project and task management? Where do we host and publish podcasts and how do we...
2021-10-1105 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastNatural Talent + Hard Work: How To Become #1 In What You Do (Part 2)This episode is part two of our conversation with Mel Robbins, bestselling author, highly sought-after speaker, and successful entrepreneur. In part one she shared her journey from rock bottom to the height of success in her career. A lot of us can relate to parts of her story, especially overcoming negative self-talk. Why do so many of us default to negative thoughts instead of positive ones? Mel says there are several reasons why we do that. The first reason is because our brains are designed to remember and amplify negative thoughts and experiences in order to protect u...
2021-10-0632 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast6 Tips For Being A Great Dad And A Great EntrepreneurThis one is for all you fellow ‘dadpreneurs’ out there. 🙋♂️ Today, I want to share a few things that I have learned over the years that have allowed me to become a great dad and a great entrepreneur. Every time I think about my journey as a dad, I always remember a quote from John Green that says: “The nature of impending fatherhood is that you are doing something that you're unqualified to do, and then you become qualified while doing it.” I think of entrepreneurship much the same way. Fatherhood and entrepreneurship — both things aren’t easy— but bo...
2021-10-0412 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastNatural Talent + Hard Work: How To Become #1 In What You Do (Part 1)Our guest this week is Mel Robbins, the most booked female speaker in the world and the bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule and The High 5 Habit. Her TEDx Talk, How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over, has been viewed over 27 million times. Mel is at the top of her career and has seen so much success as an entrepreneur, but she went through a lot to get where she is today. She struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, negative self-talk, and self-sabotaging behaviors. So how did she go from rock-bottom to massive success? In our conversation with Mel s...
2021-09-2937 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast5 Lies We Tell Women That Hold Them Back From SuccessWomen are powerful— we are unstoppable. However, many of us do not actualize our true potential not because we don’t want to but because of what society dictates to us. Women are falling behind because we’ve been hearing lies our entire lives. I went from being a shy, proper young lady to a seven-figure entrepreneur when I realized the lies I was being told. I reversed those lies to find the truth and wrote a new story— one where I can choose to be anything. Watch this video as I share five lie...
2021-09-2707 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast10 Million Dollars In 4 Years - How Samia Gore Disrupted The Supplement IndustrySamia Gore is the founder and CEO of the wellness and supplement company, BODY Complete Rx. The company was founded out of solving her own problem. She is a mom of four and she was on a journey to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight and to feel back to her normal self. She documented her whole journey publicly on social media and shared the workout routines and supplements she was using. While on her journey she tried to find plant based supplements, but she couldn’t find any on the market, so she made her own. Sh...
2021-09-2237 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastAre You Scared Of Working For YourselfIsn't it empowering to know that you can build a life that you actually want to live? We are all given that power, and yet so many of us are holding back because of one thing: FEAR. You may be thinking about the next step with entrepreneurship, but you’re not getting to the next level because you’re scared— scared of failure, scared of lack of job security, and scared of what others might say. Fear can affect us in two ways— it either paralyzes us, or it can be a motivator that pushes us out o...
2021-09-2004 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Small Innovations to Drive Big ResultsJosh Linkner is a five-time tech entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and a highly requested speaker. His book, Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results, came out in April of this year. Josh is extremely passionate about harnessing human creativity, and Big Little Breakthroughs is actually his fourth book on that topic. He wanted to help everyday people become everyday innovators, because we normally think of innovators as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerburg--people who have billion dollar ideas that they bring to life. But what Josh believes is that baby acts of creativity, which are...
2021-09-1541 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Be An EntrepreneurDo you ever dream of becoming an entrepreneur? I did — and I am now — and it’s one of the best choices I made in my life. After many years in this chosen field, I realized that... ✅ Entrepreneurship will uncover another side of you— the side that is fierce, brave, and strong enough to face anything. ✅ Entrepreneurship is tough, and you will make mistakes along the way— but it’s your resilience that will determine your success. ✅ When you carve your own path, no one person out there will make or break that. ✅ Work, fami...
2021-09-1306 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow One Woman's Soda Addiction Built a $150 Million Beverage EmpireKara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Water, a fruit infused, flavored water with no added sugar, no diet sweeteners, and no calories. The idea actually came from solving her own personal problem back in 2004. Kara had been struggling with adult acne, she had extremely low energy, and she was overweight, so she went to see a doctor. But the doctor just told her these symptoms were because her metabolism was slowing down due to aging and he told her the answer was medication. But she wasn’t convinced that pills were the answer, so she...
2021-09-0855 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThe Best Tip To Have Better MeetingsImagine being in a meeting where the first thing the person leading it says— “How are those sales figures? How are the numbers? How’s the project going?” 🥵 Now imagine being in a meeting where the first thing the meeting leader says— “Hey, how's it going? How's your family? How’s your day?” 😊 For people to be engaged productively in a meeting, there has to be involvement, rapport— human connection. Here’s the secret sauce: The thing that I have found to be most effective for any kind of meeting is by starting off focusing on the PEOPLE...
2021-09-0603 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow And Where Entrepreneurs Can Find MotivationOur guest today is Chris Bello, host of the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast and real estate expert. Chris actually started in the corporate world and had a full time job--what he thought was his dream job--but three years into it he realized it was not the right place for him and he quit. When he first got his full time job he was so excited, but after he spent time in the role he realized he hated it. He would get sleepy in long meetings that didn’t pertain to him, he felt cooped up in his cubicle, he...
2021-09-0139 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast#1 Strategy for Onboarding NewbiesAll of us have a first impression when we start a new job. I have a team of freelancers that help me run my business, and one of my biggest priorities is to build out a positive onboarding experience for the person working for me. How they're going to feel on the first day and having an easy and seamless transition is very important for me. Today for our quick tips from the BYOB podcast, we're talking about the number one thing you need to do when onboarding newbies. Watch this video as I teach you one...
2021-08-3003 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastFounders Of The Skimm On How They Got 7 Million Subscribers In 7 YearsOur guests this week are Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, the co-founders of The Skimm, an American media company that provides a subscription-only newsletter targeting how female millennials consume news. The past year and a half have been crazy for all of us in different ways, and as business owners, Danielle and Carly have had a lot of tough choices to make. Very early on in 2020 Carly was on vacation and Danielle made the decision to test out remote working with the team at The Skimm to see if it would be possible. And while a lot o...
2021-08-2542 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Reasons Not To Compare Yourself To Other People On Social MediaSocial media is a blessing, but it’s not all good. There is a huge disconnect between reality and the perfectly-polished “virtual” facade of things, and we are right in the middle of it— some depressed, some confused, some feeling sorry watching the imperfections of their own lives unfold and losing self-esteem. Stop comparing your life to the people you see online. Social media is a lot of great things, BUT here’s what you also have to remember: 📲 Social media doesn’t give you the full picture of what’s really going on in other people’s li...
2021-08-2306 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow This NFL Superstar Went From Super Bowl Winner To EntrepreneurOur guest today is Justin Watson, a retired NFL Rams player and a Super Bowl winner. He’s also the founder of BLQK coffee, his third business venture. Justin actually only played football for one year in high school, and it took a lot of hard work and perseverance for him to get a full ride scholarship to San Diego State. In his senior year there his coach tried to get him on the San Diego Chargers, but it didn’t work out. But Justin didn’t let that get him down, he kept working hard and he end...
2021-08-1840 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast#1 Strategy For Effective Social Media MarketingManaging your social media is fun, but putting out regular, ongoing, quality content is much more complicated than it is. Consistency and strategic planning— these are keys to a successful social media presence. Today, I want to share the number one strategy you can use to be more effective at social media— having a content calendar. A content calendar is your ultimate guide to identifying the voice that you want to have, the channels you want to be using, and how you're going to be using these channels. If you want a system that sets your...
2021-08-1603 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThe Founders Of Sunwink On How To Stand Out In A Crowded SpaceOur guests today are Jordan Schenck and Eliza Ganesh, the co-founders of Sunwink, a company that makes plant powdered sparkling tonics and superfood powders for everyday wellness. Eliza actually came up with the idea for the company after she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She used a lot of herbs to help with things like stress and she found power in how they made her feel. Her hope with Sunwink was that it would be an easy, fun, enjoyable way for people to start incorporating plants into their own lives. How to stand out...
2021-08-1146 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhy Now Is The Best Time To Be An EntrepreneurDifficult times bring good reasons to start a business. Some of the greatest companies we see today started at a time of crisis, and this is happening again as we speak while we all go through the difficulties brought about by COVID. The pandemic challenges all of us to meet new needs. A big wave of entrepreneurial opportunities is happening— and it’s happening right NOW. The pandemic may have been tough for a lot of businesses. Still, for many people who see new opportunities and come up with innovative solutions to the new normal, the timing coul...
2021-08-0904 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThis Entrepreneur Built A Billion-Dollar Company Straight From CollegeOur guest this week is Marco Zappacosta, the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, a billion dollar company that helps people find skilled pros in their area for various jobs. Actually both of Marco’s parents were entrepreneurs and they created the Logitech brand. But Marco didn’t start out thinking he would follow in their footsteps to become an entrepreneur. Where did the idea of Thumbtack come from When Marco first started, he didn’t have a fully realized idea. He knew he wanted to solve a problem and that’s where it began. The idea cam...
2021-08-0443 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow to Use Visual Imagery to Create EmpathyWe live in a time of overwhelming life disruptions and they’re all happening all at once. With everything that’s happening today, we must demonstrate empathy and compassion when dealing with others. Things have been pretty heated in the world lately that it’s easy to feel out of control with the way we handle our emotions. Empathy is the ability to understand another's feelings, and when we practice this, we create a connection instead of a gap. It is empathy that helps us regulate our emotions and take the edge off of stressful circumstances. I ha...
2021-08-0205 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Build A $30 Million E-Commerce Business In 6 YearsOur guest today is Jeremy Parker, the co-founder and CEO of Swag.com, the fastest growing promotional product company. Jeremy actually started as a documentary filmmaker in college and he won the Vail Film Festival at the age of 18. But after doing an internal gut check, he realized he was not passionate about what he was doing and it wasn’t what he wanted to do going forward. So he started a T-shirt company to learn the ins and outs of business such as how to build an e-commerce site, how manufacturing works, how to get PR fo...
2021-07-2841 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips on How to Speak Up in a MeetingFor many individuals, having to speak up in meetings is difficult and daunting. I was incredibly nervous speaking in front of a group for most of my life so I perfectly understand the struggle. But over time I’ve learned to embrace that weakness and I became better at speaking up— even becoming a professional speaker, which is what I do now. Watch this video and remember these three tips: ✅ Don't be the note-taker. ✅ Force yourself to talk in the meeting at least once. ✅ Pre-meditate to say something incredibly thoughtful. Speaking...
2021-07-2604 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast5 Ways Being an Entrepreneur is Different Than Having a Full Time JobBefore you venture out on your own it is crucial to understand the main differences between entrepreneurship and full time work. It is a huge step to take and we want you to have every piece of information you need in order to succeed. So today we are sharing five ways being an entrepreneur with your own business is different from working for someone else at a full time job. Time Management When you work for someone else inside of a company it’s very much about perception. Not only do you have to show up...
2021-07-2130 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips To Manage UncertaintyThere’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and dealing with these uncertainties is causing so many people to feel consumed and stressed out. But while we may never have total control over the ambiguity of what’s going to happen next, we can always control our reactions to it with the right attitude and mindset. Today, I want to give you three tips for what you can do to manage uncertainty: 👉 Recognize what you can and you cannot control. 👉 Focus on the things that you can control. 👉 Focus on the positive self-talk.
2021-07-1905 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Turn Your Passion Into A Sustainable BusinessOur guest this week is Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods. Back in 1978, Walter started a store and in 1991 it was bought by John Mackey and it became store number 12 for Whole Foods. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, The Container Store, FoodMaven, and HeatGenie. He’s also an investor, mentor, and advisor. Finding your passion Walter found his passion when reading Adelle Davis and books from other early nutritionists and that’s when he started making his own bread. He knew he wanted to contribute to t...
2021-07-1433 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhy Perfectionism Is A Killer For EntrepreneursPerfectionism is an entrepreneur’s worst enemy. Striving for perfection drives people to achieve remarkable feats, but putting so much pressure on yourself to achieve a flawless level of excellence can also keep you from succeeding. I know many people out there who have created something remarkable, but they're scared to launch it because it's not perfect. You’re essentially taking risks as an entrepreneur, and so inherent in that is the idea that your product, service, or idea will not be perfect. With that comes an understanding that you will make mistakes along the way, but you...
2021-07-1203 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow To Create a Disruptive CompanyOur guest this week is David Sobie, the co-founder, and CEO of Happy Returns, a company that has reimagined the product return process. While working for HauteLook, David and his co-founder Mark, noticed there was a consumer friction point in e-commerce--no one likes to return products via mail. You have to print your labels, find a post office, and mail the items back and then wait for your money to be returned. So together in 2016, they created Happy Returns which allows online-only stores to give customers the option to return their items to a different physical store. T...
2021-07-0729 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips to Craft the Perfect EmailEmail still continues to be one of today's most important means of communication between individuals, teams, and companies, so it’s crucial to get it right. When you need to communicate something important and you actually want people to read your email, you have to make the right impression. 📧 In crafting the perfect email, remember to: 📩 Personalize 📚 Keep it short. 📝 Be very clear with what you want or need. I have used these three tips for more than 20 years of writing emails myself, and they’ve worked very well in getting positive respons...
2021-07-0506 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow A Window-Screen Entrepreneur Created An Amazing Online BrandThis week we are joined by Joe Altieri, the creator of FlexScreen, a cutting-edge invention that Joe took to Shark Tank and he ended up getting a deal with Lori Greiner. The company is now five years old and it is a multi-million dollar brand. Joe actually started his journey as an independent sales rep in the window and door industry. And he found that the window screens he was selling had been unchanged since the early 1900s and customers continuously complained to him about the product. He decided to go into his garage and t...
2021-06-3041 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastTop 10 Reasons Women Should Be EntrepreneursThere are so many reasons for women to be entrepreneurs. And now is the perfect time to go for it. Today I, Blake Morgan, am sharing my top ten reasons why I believe women can benefit so much from being their own bosses. I actually started my career working in the corporate world and I spent 5 years there, then did some startup work, before going back to the corporate world and working for a Fortune 100 company for 2 years. After I was laid off from my job I decided to be my own boss, and I haven’t loo...
2021-06-2333 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow to Respond to a Stressful SituationStress is an inevitable reality of life. A stressful situation can sometimes just last a moment, but with the COVID-19 pandemic this year, many of us find ourselves in a prolonged state of stress. We all have different ways of reacting to challenging or difficult situations, but for our own sanity and well-being, dealing with stress is something we have to have a grip on. While we cannot entirely eliminate the stress from our lives, the truth is, we have the power to control how we respond to stressful situations.
2021-06-2104 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastOvercoming Tough Obstacles To Become A Successful EntrepreneurToday we are joined by Gita Bhargava, she is the co-founder and COO of Global Upside, a company providing business expansion services, and its three sister companies: Global PEO Services, Mihi and Gava Talent Solutions. All four companies support 170+ countries with 16 offices around the world. Gita is an entrepreneur, a leader, an innovator and she has received numerous awards and recognitions. But her journey to where she is now was not easy. She faced many obstacles and hardships along the way, but through it all, she learned to be brave and strong and to keep pushing forward...
2021-06-1641 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWant To Close More Sales? Try This Strategy!Here’s a tip for #solopreneurs out there who fall more in the consulting space and offering services instead of products: I’ve learned early on in my consulting career that it’s important to give my prospective clients OPTIONS. Instead of giving just one, give them at least three. I personally like to do one lower-cost option, one medium, and one very expensive option with a ton of value behind it. Offering this to your prospective client works well because it gives them the freedom to weigh in on the best one, instea...
2021-06-1404 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat To Do When You've Fallen Out Of Love With Your BusinessIf you have fallen out of love with your business, you're not alone. It happens to the best of us. But what should you do if you feel burned out, or you hate your customers, or you dread going into work? What can you do if you're just not into it anymore? Trust us, there are things you can do to help in this situation. Today we are going over six strategies that you can use to get your heart, soul, and mind back into your business. Understand if it's really an issue with you or...
2021-06-0923 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Strategies On How To Say YesIn our previous videos and episodes, we talked about setting boundaries and the beauty of saying no. Today, I’ll discuss the other side of the coin— I'm going to give you three strategies for how you can learn to say YES. ✅ Don’t overthink it. ✅ Instead of focusing on what could go wrong, focus on what could go right. ✅ Learn what you should say yes to. When facing situations that need a decision, most of us tend to overanalyze things in fear of committing a mistake. Keep your decision-making simple, optimistic, and high-level...
2021-06-0704 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow to Control Your Attention and Choose Your LifeNir Eyal is the bestselling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. He is an entrepreneur who has started three companies, two of which have been acquired. He has also taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir didn’t plan on being an author, he actually started researching and writing to solve some of his own problems and answer questions he had. And that research has turned into his books. But it is something he loves do...
2021-06-0247 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips to Downsell Your Customers & Make More MoneyIn one of our recent BYOB Quick Tips videos, my wife Blake talked about the art of upselling. This time around, I’d like to discuss with you the reverse side of it— down-selling. Down-selling is a sales technique we use in situations when the customer decides to back down from the sale with price-based objections. In this situation, down-selling means that you’re going to offer considerable and more budget-friendly alternatives so they don’t walk away empty-handed. Although offering a cheaper option would mean you won’t be able to realize higher profits right a...
2021-05-3109 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat Is The Law Of Attraction & Does It Work?Today we are talking about the law of attraction. We are going to go over some misunderstandings and some truths about the law of attraction and how we have leveraged the law of attraction to create the love, the marriage, the family, the business, and the lifestyle that we desired. This concept actually started in the 19th century with a man named Phineas Quimby who was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which had no cure at the time. He felt really sick most of the time, but he found that when he was horseback riding he felt s...
2021-05-2635 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThe Most Effective Time Management Hack for EntrepreneursThe ability to manage time effectively is vital for everyone, but it’s even more crucial for busy entrepreneurs like me. While there are several time management techniques you can use, there’s one that I find most effective: batching tasks. When I started as an entrepreneur, I had no system— everything was just pure chaos. One thing I learned is that the best way to get things sorted out is to batch tasks. This technique means you take tasks that require similar effort or tasks that are similar in nature, and you do them together. By f...
2021-05-2405 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow Mei Xu Bootstrapped and Sold Chesapeake Bay Candles for $75 MillionMei Xu is the founder of the multi-million dollar company Chesapeake Bay Candle (now part of the Yankee Candle family of brands) and author of the new book, BURN: How Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story. Mei was born in China and she grew up in a time in the country when they were moving from being closed off from the rest of the world to a time when the country was trying to catch up with the rest of the world. Because of that she was one of the f...
2021-05-1953 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Tips to Conquer ProcrastinationIs there a project or a task you've been putting off for a long time now? Do you feel like you have more lazy than productive days? Let's face it, we all procrastinate— our brains are wired to procrastinate. But for anyone who wants to achieve things, you know that procrastination is the enemy of results, so you have to do what it takes to tackle it head-on. How do you beat procrastination? I'll give you three tips: ✨ Start small. 💁♂️ Tell someone what you're doing. 🏆 Reward yourself.
2021-05-1706 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast4 Investments You Should Make To Grow Your Business in 2021It can be hard for entrepreneurs to make investments, because they know it is their hard-earned money and letting any of it go can hurt. But investing in your business is crucial in order for it to grow. Today we are going to share four areas of your business that you should invest in this year. These are all areas that we personally have invested in, and we’ve seen huge rewards because of it. Software There are so many tools out there that can make your life as an entrepreneur so much easier. Wh...
2021-05-1223 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast3 Strategies to Move From Negative to Positive ThinkingThere are days when things just don’t go your way and you start to feel frustrated and angry. When you have these negative emotions brimming inside you, you’ll notice the rest of your day gets affected. Something that I’ve been working on personally is learning how to shift gears from negative thoughts to positive thoughts whenever I come face to face with a bad situation. It’s easier said than done and I’m not perfect at it, but my wife @Blakemmorgan has been great at reminding me to always look at the positive side. I share...
2021-05-1009 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastThe Art of Stress-Free Productivity With David AllenThis week we are joined by David Allen, author of the international bestseller Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Do you ever feel like you have so many things to get done that you just don’t know where to start? Or maybe every night you wake up a dozen times with things that pop into your head and you just can’t get a good night of sleep. These are the things that David set out to fix in his own life over 30 years ago, and since then he has helped tens of thousands of o...
2021-05-0548 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast#1 Question You Should Ask Before Becoming an EntrepreneurOne of the most important questions for anyone who plans to set off on their own in entrepreneurship is, “What are you going to sell?” This major decision in business is something you cannot leave to chance. Before you even start, you must know exactly how you're going to make money. Every essential aspect of the future of your enterprise— your campaigns, your website, even your business name, etc.— all depend on what you’re going to sell. Today we bring you tips that are based on our personal experiences — tips that will help you decid...
2021-05-0306 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastWhat to do when the prospect tells you "You're too expensive"Have you ever had a prospective client tell you “you’re too expensive”? Most entrepreneurs will hear this from time time to--we definitely have. So what should you do when this happens, and can you avoid it altogether? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in today’s episode. We have seven tips to give you and we will go through why the customer is not always right, how to counter when someone says you’re too expensive, and the best strategy to avoid someone saying this in the first place. What does too expensive really mean? B...
2021-04-2825 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastHow to Get a Response From Someone That You are TargetingWith all of the tools we have at our fingertips nowadays, I find it quite surprising that many of us still choose to send mass notes. Every day, Jacob and I get tons of messages from people requesting something from us— whether that is for us to feature their company, do a product review, etc.— and 95% of those messages get deleted. If you’re looking for a response from someone you’re targeting, you have to do the legwork ahead of time and work hard to write something powerful enough to cut through the noise and earn his/her...
2021-04-2606 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastInterview With the CEO Whose Company Had the Highest Ever Valuation On Shark TankEvery entrepreneur dreams of being on Shark Tank and pitching their business to the famous sharks. In today’s episode the founder & CEO of Chirp, Tate Stock, is sharing all of the inside details of what it’s really like to be on the show. It all started when Tate was at his Aunt’s house and he saw an 80s yoga wheel. When he tried searching on Amazon for something similar, nothing came up and he knew he was on to something. He went out and built a new type of yoga wheel, posted it on Am...
2021-04-2141 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastAdvice For Women Entrepreneurs On How To Get PaidAs a young girl, I was taught that it's important to get everyone to like me, and so I had that mindset for a long time. It was when I married Jacob — someone who does the same job as me — that I realized how limited my perspective was, and that I was focusing so much on wanting people to like me. With that realization, I went from someone very insecure and self-conscious to someone who knows the value of her opinion. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠: As a woman entrepreneur, you have to be willing to say things other people might not say, and you can't...
2021-04-1910 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast5 Self Sabotaging Behaviors That You Need to Stop NowSelf-sabotage is how we hurt ourselves, whether consciously or unconsciously, and keep ourselves from achieving our plans, goals, and dreams. Both of us have sabotaged ourselves in the past in different ways, as I’m sure most everyone reading this has. But as entrepreneurs it is important that we identify these behaviors and figure out how to avoid them so that we can be productive, thriving business owners. Today we are talking about five common self-sabotaging behaviors as well as some advice from Dr. Alice Boyes, author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, on how to overcome those be...
2021-04-1442 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast7 Things You Should Know How To Do Before Becoming An EntrepreneurIf I could turn back time and teach myself how to be an effective entrepreneur, I certainly would like my younger self to know certain things that could have helped me succeed faster. Having said that, these are the 7 things that you should already know how to do before becoming an entrepreneur. ✅Self-motivate ✅Self-aware ✅Managing your highs and Lows ✅Boundaries ✅Running a business ✅Taking risks ✅You have to be a people person These are essential things for aspiring entrepreneurs and will certainly help you to succeed a lot faster.
2021-04-1211 minThe Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) PodcastFrom Stanford Football Coach To Successful VR EntrepreneurIn 2014 Derek Belch was working as a football coach at Stanford University while getting an MBA in business, but what he didn’t know at the time was that his Master’s thesis would change his life forever. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Derek, founder and CEO of Strivr, and he had a lot of great stories, advice, and wisdom to pass on to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. You will get to hear how he went from a football coach to an extremely successful entrepreneur, as well as the challenges he faced along the...
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The Future Of Work With Jacob MorganThe Customer of the Future with Futurist Blake MorganBlake Morgan is a best-selling author, speaker and futurist who focuses on customer experience. Her new book, The Customer of the Future: Ten Guiding Principles for Winning Tomorrow’s Business, was just released on October 29. Creating great customer experience is critical for organizations looking to get and stay ahead. With all of the technologies we have and use on a daily basis (Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, etc…) as consumers we have come to expect personalized, easy, quick experiences. The problem is so many organizations are not keeping up with technology. Most, if not all, of us have stories abou...
2019-11-041h 07Future Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganThe Customer of the Future with Futurist Blake MorganBlake Morgan is a best-selling author, speaker and futurist who focuses on customer experience. Her new book, The Customer of the Future: Ten Guiding Principles for Winning Tomorrow’s Business, was just released on October 29. Creating great customer experience is critical for organizations looking to get and stay ahead. With all of the technologies we have and use on a daily basis (Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, etc…) as consumers we have come to expect personalized, easy, quick experiences. The problem is so many organizations are not keeping up with technology. Most, if not all, of us have stories abou...
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The Modern Customer PodcastHow To Become A Professional Speaker With Jacob MorganIt may seem glamourous to fly around the world, deliver speeches to adoring fans, and bring in a big paycheck. In reality, the life of a professional speaker is much less glamorous and much more demanding. But even with the long flights and rejection, it can still be incredibly rewarding. My husband Jacob Morgan worked his last full-time job more than a decade ago. When the boss who had promised him great career opportunities out of college had Jacob running to get him coffee, Jacob left and didn't look back. He didn't set out to become a...
2019-10-0842 minThe Modern Customer PodcastWorking With Your Spouse, Building a Personal Brand & The Future of Work With Jacob MorganIn today's work landscape, people aren't limited by what corporate position they hold or what their job title is. Everyone can piece together their dream career with initiative, hard work, and a little luck. Perhaps there's no better example of that than Jacob Morgan, a leading author, speaker, and expert on the future of work. He also happens to be married to me. After a few disastrous jobs in the corporate world, Jacob realized he wanted the freedom to work for himself and push himself in new ways. Instead of just getting coffee for executives, he wanted...
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