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The Ski Show - The Ultimate Show Ski PodcastEvan MarcusIn this episode, Matt and Adam interview Evan Marcus, a rising star in the world of show skiing. They discuss Evan's journey from growing up on Blue Spring Lake to becoming a key member of Team USA. The conversation covers the challenges he faced, including a significant injury and the support he received during his recovery. Evan shares insights about mentorship in skiing, the evolution of show skiing, and his experiences living in Australia. The episode highlights the importance of community and resilience in sports. Evan Marcus shares his experiences in show skiing, adapting to new challenges, and his...2025-04-3037 min
Imperfect Marketing264: Experimentation and Focus The Twin Pillars of Marketing Success with Guest Marcus SchallerSend us a textKendra talks Imperfect Marketing with Marcus Schaller, a marketing strategist and coach with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and businesses focus on the right strategies to overcome marketing bottlenecks. Marcus works with experts like trainers, consultants, and solopreneurs to pinpoint their strengths and build strategies that align with their goals.Topics covered in today’s conversation include:How to focus on the right marketing tactics for your business.Why experimentation is key in discovering what works.The role of AI in shaping authentic marketing messaging.Ti...2024-12-2631 min
Your Intended MessageClear the Marketing Bottlenecks: Marcus SchallerTarget your marketing specific to one person
Episode 218 (Marcus is based in Ohio)
In this conversation with Marcus Schaller we explore:
How bottlenecks vary from small to large companies
The reality of limited time, energy and money
The misunderstanding of how to scale
Measuring the wrong parameters on social media
Clarifying the ideal customer
How customer service can align with your marketing messages
How compensation criteria contributes to internal conflicts
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About our guest, Marcus Schaller:
Marcus has over 20 years experience as a marketing strategist, coach and copywriter.
His...2024-08-0130 min
Neil Wilkins PodcastOvercoming Marketing Challenges, with Marcus SchallerOvercoming Marketing Challenges, with Marcus Schaller
For over 20 years, Marcus has worked as a marketing strategist, coach, and copywriter, helping entrepreneurs and B2B companies conquer their most frustrating marketing challenges.
As a marketing coach, Marcus helps entrepreneurs and revenue teams conquer their most frustrating marketing challenges.
In this conversation with Neil Wilkins, Marcus highlights key elements in overcoming marketing challenges, such as:
Setting Priorities
Making Clear Decisions
Establishing Weakest Links
Avoiding Pseudo Productivity
Thinking and Self-Reflection
Connect...2024-05-2343 minNeil Wilkins PodcastOvercoming Marketing Challenges, with Marcus SchallerOvercoming Marketing Challenges, with Marcus Schaller
For over 20 years, Marcus has worked as a marketing strategist, coach, and copywriter, helping entrepreneurs and B2B companies conquer their most frustrating marketing challenges.
As a marketing coach, Marcus helps entrepreneurs and revenue teams conquer their most frustrating marketing challenges.
In this conversation with Neil Wilkins, Marcus highlights key elements in overcoming marketing challenges, such as:
Setting Priorities
Making Clear Decisions
Establishing Weakest Links
Avoiding Pseudo Productivity
Thinking and Self-Reflection
Connect...2024-05-2343 min
Business and Entrepreneurship with KAJBreakthrough Solutions for Your Most Frustrating Business Challenges with Marcus SchallerFeeling stuck and overwhelmed by business challenges? Join Marcus Schaller, business coach and host of "Your Morning Spark" podcast, as he shares powerful strategies to identify and conquer the real bottlenecks holding you back. Discover how to stop putting out fires, focus on what truly matters, and find breakthrough solutions for sustainable growth. 🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥 1. Learn how to identify and prioritize existential challenges facing your business. 2. Discover the importance of strategic thinking and creating space for problem-solving. 3. Understand the mindset shift needed to move from busyness to productivity. 4. Gain insights into building strong customer relationships and delive...2024-04-2720 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEBreakthrough Solutions for Your Most Frustrating Business Challenges with Marcus Schaller
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by business challenges? Join Marcus Schaller, business coach and host of "Your Morning Spark" podcast, as he shares powerful strategies to identify and conquer the real bottlenecks holding you back. Discover how to stop putting out fires, focus on what truly matters, and find breakthrough solutions for sustainable growth.
🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥
1. Learn how to identify and prioritize existential challenges facing your business.
2. Discover the importance of strategic thinking and creating space for problem-solving.
3. Understand the mindset shift needed to move from busyness to productivity.
4. Gain insights into building strong customer relationships and de...2024-04-2720 min
Your Morning SparkLearning How to Fall SafelyIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some thoughts about how to focus on getting better at falling so that you can get right back up.
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2024-02-0503 minYour Morning SparkSlow is Smooth, Smooth is FastIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some thoughts about how slowing down can actually help you solve problems faster.
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2024-02-0202 minYour Morning SparkWhy Looking Dumb Might Make You SmarterIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some thoughts about why being willing to look dumb may make you much smarter.
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2024-02-0102 minYour Morning SparkDon’t (Literally) Hold Your Breath Waiting for a SolutionIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some thoughts about how your breathing can affect your ability to think more clearly.
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2024-01-3102 minYour Morning SparkPart 2: Letting Go of the Stress in “Stressful Problems”In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some more thoughts about letting go of the stress that often comes with challenging situations.
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2024-01-3003 minYour Morning SparkLetting Go of the Stress in “Stressful Problems”In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about letting go of the stress that often comes with challenging situations.
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2024-01-2903 minYour Morning SparkWhy Mindfulness is a Problem-Solving SuperpowerIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why mindfulness can be your problem-solving superpower.
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2024-01-2502 minYour Morning SparkWhy Our Need For Certainty Keeps Us Chasing the Wrong ProblemsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why chasing certainty may be keeping you stuck.
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2024-01-2402 minYour Morning SparkFocus on Probability, Not CertaintyIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about focusing on probability rather than certainty.
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2024-01-2302 minYour Morning Spark“Find Excitement in Solving Problems All Day, Every Day”In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about a recent post by Akava founder Brandon Durbin.
https://akava.io/blog/five-years-strong-unveiling-5-key-entrepreneurial-insights-from-akavas-journey
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2024-01-1903 minYour Morning SparkThinking More Clearly Doesn’t Always Start With Your MindIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about how to dial in your mental game using both your body and your mind.
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2024-01-1802 minYour Morning SparkWhen Amygdalas Attack!In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about how your habitual fight-or-flight response impacts the quality of your thinking.
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2024-01-1702 minYour Morning SparkDialing In Your Mental GameIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about bringing your best mental game to every challenge you face.
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2024-01-1602 minYour Morning SparkProblems Help You Focus on What Matters MostIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about how problems can help you focus on the things that matter most.
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2024-01-1503 minYour Morning SparkMoments of Creative TensionIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why those moments of creative tension are the key to discovering new solutions and possibilities.
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2024-01-1202 minYour Morning SparkYour Greatest Competitive AdvantageIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why your unique problem-solving process could be your greatest competitive advantage.
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2024-01-1102 minYour Morning SparkSolve the Meta-Problem FirstIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about the meta-problem—the problem behind the problems.
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2024-01-1002 minYour Morning SparkA Life Filled With (Really Good) ProblemsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why problem solving is like any other critical skill that requires daily work in order to master.
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2024-01-0903 minYour Morning SparkProblem Solving: The Meta-Skill for EntrepreneursIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why problem solving is THE meta-skill for entrepreneurs.
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2024-01-0802 minYour Morning SparkThe “Growth Mindset” Approach to Solving ProblemsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about strengthening a “growth mindset” approach to solving problems.
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2024-01-0502 minYour Morning SparkProblems Point Us to Our PurposeIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why problems are actually clues pointing you to your true calling.
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2024-01-0401 minYour Morning SparkProblems Are GiftsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why your biggest problems are really gifts.
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2024-01-0302 minYour Morning SparkStay Open to Discovering Better SolutionsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about how to avoid getting locked in tunnel vision when solving a problem.
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2023-12-2902 minYour Morning SparkLet Yourself Feel the DiscomfortIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about leaning into, rather than avoiding, emotional discomfort.
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2023-12-2602 minYour Morning SparkBetter Solutions Start With Better QuestionsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why asking better questions is one of the best ways to discover breakthrough solutions.
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2023-12-2502 minYour Morning Spark5 Steps for Quickly Solving a Complex Business ProblemIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about the specific steps you can take to solve any complex business problem, using the Theory of Constraints.
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2023-12-2203 minYour Morning SparkThe Fastest Way to Solve a Complex Business ProblemIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why fixing the weakest link is the fastest way to solve a complex business problem.
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2023-12-2002 minYour Morning SparkSolve the Right Problem at the Right TimeIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about the importance of focusing on the right problems at the right time.
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2023-12-1903 minYour Morning SparkMaster the Basic Skills that Lead to Brilliant SolutionsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about focusing on mastering the basic skills that lead to brilliant solutions.
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2023-12-1803 minYour Morning SparkThe “Effortless” Way to Solve Hard ProblemsIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why trying too hard can actually get in the way of seeing new solutions.
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2023-12-1503 minYour Morning SparkAre You Choosing a Life of Distraction or Creativity?In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about our choices in life, and how they directly impact our ability to solve hard problems.
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2023-12-1302 minYour Morning SparkOur Limiting Beliefs About “Working Hard”In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about our beliefs around what it means to work hard, and how thinking and problem solving fit into those beliefs.
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2023-12-1103 minYour Morning SparkFlex Those Problem-Solving MusclesIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about exercising your problem-solving muscles.
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2023-12-0801 minYour Morning SparkIs Productivity About “Busyness” or Impact?In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why “doing lots of stuff” can actually make you less productive.
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2023-12-0703 minYour Morning SparkWhat’s So “Best” About “Best Practices”?In today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why best practices aren’t necessarily all that great.
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2023-12-0602 minYour Morning SparkFear of Failure Leads to…More FailureIn today’s Morning Spark, we’ll start your day off with some quick thoughts about why trying to avoid failure is a guaranteed path to failing more often.
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2023-12-0402 min
Live the Width of Your LifeThe Intersection of Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Spirituality with Marcus Schaller🎙️ This week my guest is Marcus Schaller a marketing strategist, copywriter, and content creator. Join us for a journey through spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the art of finding your flow in life. 🌟Marcus openly shares the details of his personal journey, revealing how he discovered his true purpose: aiding businesses in refining their communication strategies and forging connections with their ideal clients. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the significance of trusting your distinct voice and embracing every turn and twist on the unpredictable journey of life. 🎯🌐Tune in and discover how Marcus Schaller turne...2023-11-2844 min
The Paid Copywriter PodcastHow Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Fear of Rejection with Marcus SchallerIn this episode, I'm interviewing brand and messaging strategist Marcus Schaller on how to push past fear in the solopreneur business journey.
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The WorkSelfLife PodcastShifting from Transactional to Transformational AchievementThere’s a myth that true achievement can only come from struggle and strain. That in order to feel successful and happy, you need to first pick a specific goal—and then apply consistent, forceful effort to mold the world according to that vision.
But there’s another model of success to consider. One where you shift from trying to force specific outcomes based on some made-up goal, to learning how to align with life and take the right action in each moment.
In this episode, Leon VanderPol, founder of the...2023-03-1554 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastProspecting and Selling—The Keys to Building Your Freelance Business More QuicklyIf you’re relying on inbound channels and gig platforms to land new projects, you’re probably missing out on the majority of clients who need the type of creative services that you offer.
You can’t simply wait around for good clients to happen upon your website, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile. It’s up to you to reach out to them and initiate the kind of conversations that lead to new projects.
The challenge is that a lot of freelancers feel uncomfortable with cold outreach, and hate the idea of c...2023-03-0846 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastAccepting the Trade-Offs of EntrepreneurshipWe all want to experience the upsides of entrepreneurship—the success, the praise, the creative freedom, the money.
But each of those things is just one side of a coin. For every upside, there’s an inherent downside. The possibility of success comes with the possibility of failure. Same for praise vs blame, creative freedom vs external judgement, and financial abundance vs financial scarcity.
In this episode, we’ll explore why fighting with reality limits our potential, and how to find the right balance of up- and down-sides that works...2023-03-0107 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastMy Guest Appearance On the We‘ve Got a Problem Podcast with Andrew WallaceI recently had the chance to be a guest on the We‘ve Got a Problem podcast with Andrew Wallace, where we talked about ways to get unstuck and build the business you were born to create.
Andrew was gracious enough to give me the green light to share our conversation here on the WorkSelfLife podcast with you.
I hope you enjoy our conversation, and please go ahead and check out the We‘ve Got a Problem podcast.
- https://link.chtbl.com/problempodcast
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We‘ve Got a ProblemGet Unstuck & Build a Better Business w/Marcus SchallerEntrepreneur, marketer, coach to other entrepreneurs and freelancers, and now a fellow podcaster Marcus Schaller joins the podcast this week to talk about how he's helping people get unstuck and build the business they were born to create.
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Follow Marcus on Link...2023-02-2037 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastFuture-Proofing Your Creative CallingConstant change is something we all need to face head on. At some point, new technologies, changes in market demand, and increased competition will likely disrupt your business and force you to pivot your approach.
How can creative entrepreneurs like copywriters and content producers evolve their business in a way that accounts for these types of changes? In this episode, Beam Content co-founder Brooklin Nash joins me to share:
- The potential near-term impact of AI tools on creative entrepreneurs and freelancers.
- The...2023-02-1533 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastDoing “The Great Work of Your Life”What does it look like to build a business that’s aligned with your authentic strengths and interests? In this episode, B2B messaging advisor and founder of Punchy, Emma Stratton, joins me to share:
- Her take on a book that we both love—The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope—and how it’s impacted her life and business.
- The meaning of Dharma, and how that relates to her work as and entrepreneur.
...2023-02-0956 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastLess Noise, More FlowIt seems like the only constant in today’s world is constant distraction. More pings, meetings, emails, Slack alerts. Less space, time, clarity, quiet.
In this episode, we’ll explore how to live more of your life in flow and tap into your highest creative potential as an entrepreneur.
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2023-02-0808 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastProspecting Doesn’t Have to Feel GrossI’ve always believed in the value of prospecting. Yet for most of my career, I really hated actually doing it. Despite my attempts to connect with potential clients in an authentic and personalized way, my approach tended to feel a bit generic and spammy.
In this episode, we’ll explore why relying on selling “best practices” and cheesy prospecting hacks can hurt your business, and how to prospect for customers in a way that doesn’t feel gross.
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In this episode, fractional content director Nicole Bump joins me to share:
- How she builds variety into her work.
- Ways to overcome imposter syndrome.
- The importance of owning your value and charging what you're worth.
Connect with Nicole at...2023-01-2539 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastLearning to Say “No” So You Can Focus On the Right OpportunitiesAligning your business with your strengths starts with getting clear about the types of projects that just aren’t a good fit.
In this episode, content marketer Dana Herra joins me to share:
- Why it's so important to know yourself, and be able to say no to opportunities that just aren't right for you.
- How she found the right target niche for her business.
- How she chooses the clients that are the best fit for her int...2023-01-2348 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastExpanding Your Comfort Zone and Identity As an EntrepreneurSometimes the best way to build a successful business is to lean into the unknown, experiment using the resources available to you, and double down on what works.
In this episode, content marketing strategist Emily Amos joins me to share:
- How she started as a freelancer, and why she decided to build a team instead of doing all the writing herself.
- Why she initially resisted the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, and what changed her mind.
- W...2023-01-1946 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastFeeling Burned Out? Maybe You’re Majoring in Minor ThingsWhen’s the last time you felt truly in love with your work—when you felt 100% focused on the things that really matter, when you were overflowing with creative energy, when ideas seemed to pour out of you without any conscious effort on your part?
In this episode, we’ll explore some of the reasons why you may be feeling burned out and exhausted, and how to recalibrate your focus in order to live a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life.
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In this episode, we’ll look at a simple daily meditation practice you can use to let go of deeply ingrained fears and start instilling healthier mental habits.
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...2023-01-0406 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastFear of Rejection, Part 3: Uprooting Your Limiting Beliefs“Positive thinking” seems like a reasonable way to overcome our fears. Unfortunately, trying to cover up limiting beliefs (“I’ll fail”) with newer, more empowering ones (“I’m unstoppable”) tends to keep us running in circles. Sweeping your fear under the rug and pretending it’s not there may make you feel a bit better in the short-term. But the moment you get triggered by failure and rejection, all that fear will just come right back up.
The alternative is to start facing your fearful thoughts head-on. To explore your limiting beliefs (and the fears they stir up...2022-12-2108 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastFear of Rejection, Part 2: The Limitations of Positive ThinkingWe’ve all heard that you should think of failure as learning, that every no just brings you one step closer to a yes, and that rejection is the natural byproduct of success. And yet, despite your best efforts to adopt a more positive spin on failure and rejection, it’s likely that you still struggle with both of them.
In this episode, we’ll explore why your attempts to reframe rejection and failure as “good” usually fall flat, and what you can do instead to start overcoming the fears that are holding you back.
...2022-12-1405 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastFear of Rejection, Part 1: How We Accidentally Train Ourselves to Expect FailureDo you struggle with a nagging inner voice that keeps telling you “this won’t work”?
In this episode, we’ll explore why many of us tend to expect the worst, and how these limiting beliefs relate to our fear of rejection.
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In this episode, we’ll explore why reducing effort may actually help you tap into your highest creative capabilities as an entrepreneur.
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In this episode, we’ll explore why attachment to outcomes actually hurts performance, common types of limiting beliefs that can lead to attachment, and how to achieve goals without all the toxic residue of neediness and fear.
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But what if that authentic purpose looks a lot different than what you’re actually doing right now? What if the business you’ve spent years building doesn’t really seem to match your talents, strengths, and interests?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to rediscover the common threads between your current business and your authentic purpose.
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In this episode, we’ll explore how to identify a sense of purpose that comes from an authentic place—from the truth of who and what you really are. From a place of inspiration, of creative expression, of ideas and solutions that you feel a deep need to put out into the world.
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In this episode, we’ll explore these 6 obstacles:
- Being out of sync with your sense of purpose
- Quitting too early or too often
- Thinking reactively
2022-10-3007 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastThe Path to Your Ideal BusinessIn the last few episodes, we explored strengths, positioning, and messaging. Now we’re going to bring these concepts together to help you design your business around your unique talents, interests, and purpose—bridging the gap between where it is today, and your vision of where you want it to be tomorrow.
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In this episode, we’ll explore how to craft a brand story that focuses on your ideal customers’ problems (and how you’ll solve them) so that your marketing and sales messaging is always on target. We’ll talk about:
- What a strategic narrative looks like.
- Why a strategi...2022-10-1610 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastDesign Your Ideal Business Part 2: Your Competitive AdvantageHaving a hard time standing out in a noisy market? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t differentiate yourself from the crowd?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to develop your positioning strategy—that sweet spot between your strengths and the needs of your market—so you can set yourself apart from the competition. We’ll talk about:
- What an effective positioning approach looks like.
- Why positioning is critical to entrepreneurs.
- Wh...2022-10-0908 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastDesign Your Ideal Business Part 1: Your Unique OfferingFeel like you don’t have a clear vision for your business? Like you’re constantly reacting to external forces, rather than building something special based on your internal guidance and unique gifts?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to align with your talents, interests, and purpose, and then design a clear vision to move toward so you can focus on building the business you were born to create. We’ll talk about:
- What it means to play to your strengths.
- Why play...2022-10-0108 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastExpand Your InfluenceFeeling like your ideas just aren’t connecting with your customers, prospects, or employees? In this hyper-busy, “7-second attention span” world we live in, it’s easy to get drowned out by all the noise.
In this episode, we’ll explore how to expand your influence and clearly communicate your ideas so that you can move others to take action. We’ll talk about:
- What influence really is.
- Why influence and communication skills are critical for entrepreneurs.
- What block...2022-09-2409 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastSolve Problems FasterFeel like you’re always putting out fires, but never actually making much progress toward solving your biggest challenges?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to quickly analyze and reframe problems so you can overcome them more easily. We’ll talk about:
- What effective problem solving looks like.
- Why problem solving skills are so critical for entrepreneurs.
- What blocks us from being better problem solvers.
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In this episode, we’ll explore ways to maximize your impact—and how to focus your time, energy, and attention on what really matters—so you can accomplish more without burning out. We’ll talk about:
- What it means to focus for maximum impact.
- What blocks us from being more focused.
- Identifying your specific focus and distraction patterns.
2022-09-1108 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastClarify Your ThinkingFinding it hard to think straight with all of the noise and distractions? Feeling stuck in indecision mode and analysis paralysis?
In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of critical thinking and how to think and plan more strategically, so you can take decisive action and make more effective long-term decisions. We’ll talk about:
- How to define “strategic” thinking.
- Why strategic thinking is so critical for entrepreneurs.
- What blocks us from thinking more strategically.
2022-09-0510 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastTap Into Your ResilienceHaving a hard time sticking with your business goals? Feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of starting and quitting?
In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of resilience, how it specifically relates to entrepreneurship, and how to start fine-tuning your ability to persevere through obstacles, rejection, and failure so that you’re always growing and evolving. We’ll talk about:
- How to define “resilience.”
- Why resilience is so critical for entrepreneurs.
- What blocks us from tapping in...2022-08-2912 minThe WorkSelfLife PodcastAlign With Your Purpose as an EntrepreneurNot feeling inspired by your work or your business? Wondering what happened to all that passion you used to feel for living the entrepreneurial life?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to realign with that sense of purpose and calling that you used to feel. We’ll talk about:
- How to define “purpose.”
- Why purpose is critical for entrepreneurs.
- What blocks us from living our purpose.
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The WorkSelfLife PodcastDo the Work You Were Born to DoYou became an entrepreneur in order to build something special—a business that expresses your unique talents, interests, and purpose.
And yet…
You sometimes get this “stuck” feeling, like there’s something holding you back. A gap between who you are today and who you really want to be tomorrow. The type of person who:
- Has a clear sense of purpose and focuses on impact over “busyness.”
- Truly loves going to work and brings the best parts of themselves...2022-08-1002 min
Communicast: A Communication Skills PodcastMarcus Schaller: Mindfulness for Effective ListeningMarcus shares his thoughts on the importance of being fully present and how meditation has helped improve his communication skills. A key takeaway is that it is ok to be a "work in progress" when it comes to being an effective communicator.Key Takeaways:0:00 - Intro/Marcus's Background1:50 - What does 'strong communication skills' mean to you?3:57 - The effects of meditation on communication skills10:39 - What communication skills are necessary today?15:06 - How to communicate data19:37 - The importance of networking28:56 - Trust is foundational to effective communicationAbout Marcus Schaller:Marcus...2021-11-1634 min
Building Your Unique Training BrandEp 9: Bret Kramer, VP of Sales and Customer Success at QstreamIn today’s episode, Bret and I talk about:- The importance of not trying to be everything to everyone. - Why they’re focusing their marketing message and content on the science behind their methodology.- Why you should share the how you’ve helped clients achieve results, not just the what.Connect with Bret on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-kramer-4126187/2021-09-3037 minBuilding Your Unique Training BrandEp 8: Chris Evans, EVP Marketing and Business Development at Eagle's FlightIn today’s episode, Chris and I take a macro-level look at the training industry, and how to position your company based on your commercial capabilities and authentic mission.Connect with Chris on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-evans-90038823/.2021-09-2049 minBuilding Your Unique Training BrandEp 7: JD Dillon, Chief Learning Architect at AxonifyIn today’s episode, JD and I talk about:- Educating clients to help them understand what things could look like, and how they can use different tools and resources that fit their unique reality.- Authentically good content vs transparent sales pitches.- Coming from a place of generosity when sharing insights and ideas with your potential customers.Connect with JD on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jddillon.2021-09-1343 minBuilding Your Unique Training BrandEp 6: Scott D'Amico, President at CommunispondOn today’s episode, Scott D'Amico and I talk about:- Tailoring your message to the unique needs of different buyer personas.- Overcoming the challenges of both inbound and outbound marketing in a crowded space.- Maintaining a focused brand niche over the long term.Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/2021-09-0627 minBuilding Your Unique Training BrandEp 5: Cheryl Breukelman, Principal at Epiphany CoachesOn today’s episode, Cheryl Breukelman and I talk about:- Recognizing and serving the unique needs of your clients throughout the organization, including HR partners and individual learners.- Using content marketing to engage your target audience, build relationships, and create a community.- Educating clients on the value of coaching, and the specific impact it can have within their organization.Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-breukelman-2708a716/2021-08-3139 min
Building Your Unique Training BrandEp 4: Aden Nepom, President of Art of ChangeOn today’s episode, Aden Nepom and I talk about:- The different approaches needed for engaging with HR vs functional teams.- The critical importance of relationships to drive training opportunities.- Becoming more relevant to specific clients by speaking the right language and focusing on the right problems.Links:Connect with Aden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adennepomLearn more about Art of...2021-08-2453 minBuilding Your Unique Training BrandEp 3: Bianca Nieves, VP of Growth at AristOn today’s episode, Bianca Nieves and I talk about:- How the team at Arist creates content to educate their market about incorporating new learning tools and approaches. - Building successful long-term customer relationships by providing clear, tangible guidance and next steps.- The importance of aligning your Sales and Marketing teams in order to provide more value for potential customers during the buying cycle.Connect with Bianca on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iridescentnostalgia.2021-08-1617 min