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SOLID STARTSOLID STARTCelebrating Employee Appreciation Week With Special Guest - Brayden MerrellSend us a textJoin us as we celebrate Employee Appreciation Week here at Merrell Bros. and sit down with Brayden Merrell to discuss what this week means to him and the Executive Team. 2025-07-2113 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellScaling Businesses and Podcasting Power with Business Strategist Holly HaynesIn this episode of The Second Degree Podcast In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with the remarkable Holly Haynes, founder of Crush the Rush. Holly shares her journey from corporate strategy to becoming a successful entrepreneur while navigating the challenges of raising twins and managing a household. With her infectious energy and passion for podcasting, Holly discusses her strategic approach to scaling a business, the power of networking through podcast interviews, and her simple yet effective method for launching products. Tune in as they explore Holly's signature method, the Crush the Rush method, and how she leverages it...2024-05-2937 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Journey to Second Degree Society with Emily MerrellJoin host Emily Merrell in a solo episode documenting her journey of launching her business 10 years ago, the name changes that happened and her evolution to Second Degree Society. What you'll learn:Emily shares the origin story of her company and the evolution from a side hustle to a full time business She discusses the name changes and where they came fromShe muses on 10 years of business and a re-brand To learn more about Emily Merrell visit her website www.emilymerrell.com and www.seconddegreesociety.com and follow on instagram at www.instagram.com...2024-01-1811 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 52 || Landon Philip Merrell || The 52 ProjectEp. 52  - The 52 Project Conclusion w/ Landon Merrell I can’t believe we made it! I’m wrapping this thing up the same way we started, with my brother Landon Philip Merrell! In today’s convo, we reflect on the rollercoaster journey of creating 52 episodes of the podcast. We discuss the challenges and adjustments made during the process, as well as the completion of Landon's short film earlier this year. We also touch on the excitement of Landon and his wife Katy, relocating to Tennessee and some even BIGGER NEWS you’ll just have to l...2023-12-2958 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 51 || Holly Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my wife and best friend, Holly Ann Merrell, with me! This is technically her "2nd" time on the podcast, but the first go was with our 7-month old, Joy. Holly deserved her own episode without the distraction of our sweet little baby girl :) We dive into the vulnerable and honest journey of Holly's personal growth and the transformation she's experienced over this past year! We also talk about the most important factor to our marriage relationship growing deeper and more connected than ever before! Throughout the convo, you'll hear about...2023-12-201h 08The Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 49 || Delanie Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my third-born child and first girl, Delanie Merrell, with me! This may be my favorite episode yet :) She's turning 4 in just a couple of weeks, and to sit down with her and have these few minutes was a moment I'll cherish forever! Get ready for an overload of cuteness and unapologetic sass as we discuss life from an almost 4-year-old's perspective! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our podcast for more awesome content all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you were made to be!  2023-12-0618 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 46 || Dr. Jeff Wagaman || The 52 Project👋🏼 Hi, my name is Chase, and I recently discovered I have Adult ADHD. Not sure I ever imagined I’d share something as honest or vulnerable from a platform like this, but after walking out a journey over the past 2 years, I knew it was time. This week’s episode unpacks my journey of discovering I’ve had a life-long struggle with ADHD and how through counseling, medication, and a lot of powerful moments with Jesus, I’ve come to embrace and navigate the world of ADHD as a Christian and Pastor.  Allow me to introduce you t...2023-11-1549 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 42 || Dave & Kim Leatherman || The 52 ProjectIn this episode of The Chase Merrell Podcast, I have my friends and former pastors, Dave and Kim Leatherman, with me! We discuss the challenges and rewards of leadership, the impact of influential individuals on their ministry journey, and the importance of authenticity in the realm of ministry leadership. Hear how Dave and have faithfully navigated ministry seasons, maintained strong connections with others, and healthily empowered women in ministry. Get ready to be inspired and encouraged as they share their experiences and insights into pursuing their calling, breaking free from limitations, and embracing who they were meant to be...2023-10-181h 07The Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 41 || Aaron Ringering || The 52 ProjectOn today's episode of The Chase Merrell Podcast, my friend and fellow Pastor, Aaron Ringering, is joining me! Aaron shares his incredible journey of faith and growth as a husband, father, and pastor. He discusses the challenges he faced and the decisions he had to make to follow his calling and walk in obedience to the Lord. He also transparently shares the inspiring story of how he and his wife Beth have navigated extremely challenging physical complications in Beth's body and how the Lord brought them through it together. Join us in this episode as we are inspired by...2023-10-111h 10The Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 39 || Beau Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my second born son Beau Merrell with me! I love this little man and his passion for life. He's almost 6 years old and lives every day full out. He has opinions and, most of the time, isn't concerned about what other people's opinions of his opinions might be 😆 Join us as we talk about life, geckos, how to still enjoy life with extreme food allergies, and other fun stuff! I pray that today's conversation inspires and encourages you to take one step closer to getting FREED UP to BUILD UP in your life and the...2023-09-2929 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 34 || Katy Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my one and only sister-in-law, Katy Merrell, with me. She is such a huge gift to our family and an enormous gift to my brother :) I am so thankful the Lord brought her into his life and gave him the desires of his heart for a future wife he could've only dreamed of. She has recently taken a leap of faith and started a business she's had on her heart to start for years! "A Cupcake for That" is now a reality and her baked treats are bringing people joy all over! Her overcoming...2023-08-221h 03The Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 25 || Weston Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my firstborn son Weston Merrell with me! In honor of Father's Day this past weekend, we got to sit down and have an awesome conversation about life, parenting, siblings, Jesus, and the church! I pray that today's conversation inspires and encourages you to take one step closer to getting FREED UP to BUILD UP in your life and the lives around you! Thanks for listening! + New Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/ChaseMerrell Please help us keep making these weekly podcasts and spread the message to even more people by...2023-06-2035 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 20 || Shelley Merrell || The 52 ProjectIn today's episode, I have my Mom, Shelley Merrell, with me! We talk about what it was like to get engaged at 18 while still in high school, a long journey of infertility, raising boys and the challenges and blessings of motherhood, marriage tips from almost 40 years of marriage, and so much more! I pray that today's conversation inspires and encourages you to take one step closer to getting FREED UP to BUILD UP in your life and the lives around you! Thanks for listening! + New Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/ChaseMerrell Please help us...2023-05-161h 04The Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 19 || Chuck Saylor || The 52 ProjectWelcome to Episode 19 of "The Chase Merrell Podcast." A podcast conversation all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you're made to be! In today's episode, I have my friend Chuck Saylor with me! At 89 years old, Chuck lives a life of purpose, contentment, and joy that most people dream of! He's all substance and no flash. A life marked by doing a bunch of small things over time that adds up to a HUGE impact. I pray that today's conversation inspires and encourages you to take...2023-05-0939 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 18 || Kelly Dulaney || The 52 ProjectWelcome to Episode 18 of "The Chase Merrell Podcast." A podcast conversation all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you're made to be! In today's episode, I have my Father-in-law, Kelly Dulaney with me! Kelly is one of the greatest men that I know. I am so privileged to get to have him in my life and thankful for our conversation today! We talk about a life centered on Jesus, Fatherhood, healthy relationships and so much more! I pray that today's conversation inspires and encourages you to...2023-05-021h 05Ready Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Leverage Events to Grow Your Coaching BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith are event pros! In this episode, they share different ways to leverage events to grow your coaching business. They talk about different types of events, how to create and market events, and how to utilize them to grow your audience and attract new coaching leads to your business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of events Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith did in their early careersHow events helped them establish their client basesHow they use events to grow Ready Set CoachTypes of events you can create as a coachHow events are es...2023-04-1235 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 09 || Larry Merrell || The 52 ProjectWelcome to Episode 09 of "The Chase Merrell Podcast". A podcast conversation all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you're made to be!  In today's episode, I have my Dad, Larry Merrell, with me. I can't express how much this man and his relationship mean to me. I'll never fully grasp how blessed I am to have him as my earthly father. I could easily have 10 episodes with him and still be just scratching the surface of his wisdom, experiences, and meaningful moments to share with the w...2023-02-2852 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Find Your Perfect Coaching NicheThis week’s episode focuses on finding your perfect coaching niche. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss common mistakes, how they found their own perfect coaching niche, and how they allowed their ideal client to evolve as their businesses grew. They give real-life examples, tangle tips, and much more. Here’s what you’ll learn: Key points to keep in mind when finding and selecting a coaching nicheHow you can marry your passion with a problem to solveUnique coaches and niches they’ve seen over the yearsHow they selected their first coaching niche, and how it evo...2023-01-1123 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 02 || Holly Merrell || The 52 ProjectWelcome to "The Chase Merrell Podcast". A brand new podcast all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you're made to be!  In today's episode, Chase's wife Holly Merrell joins. Holly is a Mom of 4 kids, Pastor with Chase at Living Water Lacey Campus in Lacey, WA and a health coach and fitness trainer. In their conversation today, they cover topics like challenges in marriage, parenting, and respond to questions submitted by viewers of the show. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Thanks for watching! W...2023-01-1046 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe 4 Ms of a Successful Coaching BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the 4 Ms of a successful coaching business – Management, Mindset, Money & Messaging. They reflect on their own journey in their coaching businesses and how these 4 Ms have created successful businesses both for themselves and their clients.Here’s what you’ll learn: The 4Ms of a successful coaching businessHow mindset comes into play in your businessThe importance of knowing your numbersTips on management and how to create a successful business using suchThe importance of messaging - and tipsThe importance of positioning yourself as an expert in your...2023-01-0418 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 01 || Landon Merrell || The 52 ProjectWelcome to "The Chase Merrell Podcast". A brand new podcast all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you're made to be!  In today's episode, we are joined by Chase's younger brother, Landon Merrell. Landon is a Writer/Director/Actor and currently a full-time editor for Will Smith's media company Westbrook Media. He also launched his own Film Production Company in 2022 called "Fruition Pictures". Their first big production is a short film he wrote and is directing called "Drift" ( filming in late January 2023). We hope you enjoy t...2023-01-0354 minThe Chase Merrell PodcastThe Chase Merrell PodcastEp. 00 || Welcome to The Chase Merrell PodcastWelcome to The Chase Merrell Podcast! A brand new podcast all about helping you get FREED UP from what's holding you back so you can BUILD UP who you are made to be! Join me each week as I have share a conversation with a someone who has had an IMPACT on my life and watch how it can impact yours! The 52 Project starts NOW!  For more visit www.chasemerrell.com Socials: @chasemerrell 2023-01-0107 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Reflect, Reset & Refresh for the New YearHosts Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith look back on the past year and walk through different exercises on how to reflect, reset, and refresh heading into the New Year. From personal growth to business achievements and more, this episode is packed full of helpful takeaways, tips, and challenges for all listeners. Here’s what you’ll learn: Different accomplishments that your hosts had in 2022How to challenge yourself to reflect outside of your defaultsReflection questions to ask yourself Tips on ways to reflect Tips on ways to then physically and mentally reset after that reflecti...2022-12-2823 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBehind the Scenes of an Active Group Coaching ProgramIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith take us behind the scenes of their Ready Set Coach active cohort. They break down what it was like building their first coaching group program and disclose a very intentional strategy they implemented along the way, and discuss how their “behind the scenes” continues to evolve with each new group to follow. Here’s what you’ll learn: What works and what doesn’t for the first round of a new group coaching programWhy being flexible and adaptable is critical to best serve your clients in a...2022-12-1433 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastAll The Hats You Wear (& Roles You Play) as a CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith do a deep dive into all the hats you wear as a coach beyond, well, coaching. They provide insight into what hats they have worn throughout their ventures, and what roles you should expect and prepare to handle and address as you embark on your coaching journey.Here’s what you’ll learn: The various hats you wear as a coach beyond just coachingReflections on what has come up during their own coaching ventures and with Ready Set Coach clientsAn overview of all the different challenges and opportunities that will...2022-12-0720 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Business of Coaching: How to Pick the Best Business Model for YouEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith touch on the various types of coaching business models and programs on the market: masterminds, group coaching, one on one coaching, and beyond. They share their own experiences with different programs and provide advice and tips on how to pick the best business model for you and your business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Variations on types of programs for coaches out thereHow do you go about selecting what is the right structure for you and your businessTheir advice on when someone is ready to start group coachingTips for ho...2022-11-2319 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Collaborate in the Coaching Industry to Fast Track Business GrowthIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to collaborate in the coaching industry to fast-track business growth. Reviewing the benefits of collaboration, Em & Lex share some of their favorite communities and give plenty of real-life collaboration examples sure to inspire and spark ideas for listeners. Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to create the best collaboration for yourself and your brandThe powerful mindset shift regarding competition vs collaboration Real-life examples of coaches working togetherA few of their favorite online communities they are a part ofHow to collaborate with co...2022-11-1623 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Channel Resilience to Fuel Your Business with Em (Minisode)When your co-founder is away it’s time to play! In this mini-episode, Emily Merrell sneaks in a solo episode devoted to the importance of vacation, boundaries, the beauty of having a co-founder, and finding resilience in yourself, your business, and your community.Here’s what you’ll learn: Why create a self-love list How to take inventory of your accomplishments How to take stock of your community and individuals that light you upThe importance of reflecting and taking stock on your business and what’s working and not workingTips on tapping int...2022-10-2610 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyLeaning in to Hear His WhisperRochelle is back!! Join her and Lauren as they share stories of how they have encountered the voice of God over the years. We hope this episode encourages you to go even deeper in your walk with the Lord and hear His voice even more deeply and clearly! Bible Verses from the ShowRevelation 19:10, 1 Kings 19:12, John 6:63, John 10:27 Follow us on Instagram She Found Joy Lauren Gaskill Rochelle Merrell  Stay Connected Newsletter Sign Up Links from the Show Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your T...2022-10-2437 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastDon't Make These Mistakes as a New CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith reflect on the most common mistakes they see new coaches making across the industry. Hear their personal lessons learned, actionable tips on how to avoid making common mistakes as a new coach, and homework geared towards auditing your own coaching practice.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em and Lexie’s own experiences starting out in the online coaching businessThe most common mistakes new coaches make across the industryTips on how to avoid the most common mistakes coaches make when starting their coaching journeyThe reality of what happens behind the sce...2022-10-1932 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Sell with Confidence as a CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie smith review their 7 steps to sell with confidence as a coach. From dissecting and studying different selling styles and techniques to necessary mindset reframes and strategies, this episode will help coaches and business owners show up and sell confidently.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex share how to identify and own your unique selling styleThey talk about necessary selling mindset shifts and word swapsHow to knowledge up to nail discovery and sales callsThe importance of knowing and owning your authority when sellingThe key and sift that...2022-10-1227 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build a Coaching Business as a New MomEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith get real and break down what it’s been like navigating owning and building a business as new moms. They dish out their best advice, and lessons learned, and reflect upon the realities that face all moms as they navigate business, babies, and balance. Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex share their personal experiences of being pregnantThey dish out on what it feels like to be a new mom while running and building a businessThey address societal standards and perceptions that working moms faceLex shares a book recommen...2022-10-0520 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Add a Coaching Revenue Stream to Your Existing BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss how to add a coaching revenue stream to your already existing business. They disclose how entrepreneurs can achieve true wealth and why becoming a coach is such a great business model. The two explore the different ways you can add a coaching arm to your already existing business and how and where to get started today. Here’s what you’ll learn: Who can add a coaching revenue stream to their businessWhy Emily decided to add a coaching revenue stream to her businessWhat helped Em finally pass the six-fi...2022-09-2818 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Tap Your Network to Find ClientsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith explore how you can tap your existing network to find clients. They discuss a variety of strategies coaches can deploy to reconnect with people from their past, how to move past common mindset hurdles of feeling judged, and how to authentically and effectively approach your network with your new business and offerings.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex discuss how to tap your existing network to find clientsThe “fly your flag” approach to engaging and promoting your business on social media networksThe steps Lex had to take to feel c...2022-09-2130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Attract and Sign High Ticket Coaching ClientsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith explain how to attract and sign high-ticket coaching clients. They review the reality of what it takes to find, market, and sell high-ticket offers and provide actionable advice on how you can work towards building a roster of high-paying coaching clients. Here’s what you’ll learn: What first to look at when evaluating how to attract high-ticket coaching clientsHow it’s important to audit the “rooms that you’re in”What commonalities most high-ticket clients haveWhat is involved in actually signing high-ticket coaching clientsHow confidence and energy com...2022-09-1439 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Best Software and Systems for CoachesEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of tech and discuss a variety of market options for the best software and systems available for coaches on the market today.  From CRM and Project Management softwares to Communication and Email Marketing Platforms, learn how to select the best systems for your coaching business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Non-business-related apps that are fun to tryWhat are Em and Lex’s favorite CRMs and Project Management Tools for CoachesTheir favorite communication tools for coachesTheir favorite client onboarding systems and tools for coaches Their favorite...2022-09-0726 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellHow to Reverse Engineer A Business Model with Ready Set Coach Co-Founders Emily Merrell + Lexie SmithThrough a chance meeting Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith became co-founders. They took their individual businesses and created one of their very own called Ready Set Coach Program. In this episode Em and Lex unpack how they both came to build their own businesses and break down how they reverse engineered their business model to get to their desired income. What you'll learn:Lexie Smith shares her story with how she coaching for the lifestyle benefits Em and Lex talk about finding a co-founder and why their partnership works so well Em and Lex talk about the...2022-09-0130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Use Breathwork to Access Your Intuition with Intuitive Guide & Breathwork Coach Christine SinghEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Intuitive Guide, Breathwork Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Christine Singh about the power of breathwork and how to tune in and access one’s own intuition. Here’s what you’ll learn: What is Breathwork? And what are the different effects breathwork can have on an individualHow Christine was able to connect with her true life purposeChristine walks everyone through a grounding breathwork exerciseHow to tune in to your intuition and let it guide you in making decisions The transformations Christine has witnessed from her...2022-08-3130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Overcome Common Coaching Mindset HurdlesEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of mindset and address how to overcome common coaching mindset hurdles. From imposter syndrome to pricing objections, to fear of competition and self-promotion – and beyond – learn how you can reframe and move past these common mindset hurdles and become the best coach (and person) possible. Here’s what you’ll learn:The reality is about mindset and limiting beliefs.How all fears are objective and perception-based - thus can be reframed. How to overcome feeling weird promoting yourself or showing up on social media.A reframe to...2022-08-2438 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build Confidence with Confidence Coach Amy ChristmanEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Confidence Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Amy Christman about how to build confidence and become your own personal hype person. They break down the importance of understanding the transformation you are delivering as a coach, the common hang-up on titles, and how to stay accountable to your business goals. Here’s what you’ll learn:Who is Amy Christman - learn Amy’s journey into coaching Her “A-ha” I want to be a coach momentAmy’s best tips on how to build confidenceWhere confidence rea...2022-08-1734 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Set and Implement Healthy Boundaries (& Why Boundaries Will Help You Make More Money)Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to set and implement boundaries as a coach. They discuss both the business and personal benefits of setting boundaries with clients early on, how to do such, and how systems can make the process both seamless and feasible. Here’s what you’ll learn:What boundaries are key for protecting How to take an inventory of what tasks drain your energy and what boundaries to implement in effectThe business importance of setting and implementing boundaries as a coachWhat systems can support the implementation of boundariesWhat Em & Lex do per...2022-08-1022 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Price Yourself, Beta Clients & DiscountsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to price yourself as a coach and then confidently stand behind your pricing. The business coaches review the dynamics involved in selling to friends, signing beta clients, setting boundaries, and when it is and isn’t okay to offer discounts. Tune in to learn the duo's exact formula for pricing yourself right as a coach from the get-go. Here’s what you’ll learn:How Em has navigated working with friends as clients. How both Emily and Lexie first priced themselves as coaches. The exact pricing formula they teac...2022-08-0337 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow We Hit Our First Six FiguresEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith peel back the curtain on how they both individually hit their first six figures as business owners. Both taking a slightly different path, they break down what worked and what didn’t in their journeys to surpassing that highly sought-after “six-figure” mark as coaches. Here’s what you’ll learn:Em’s journey to hitting her first six figures - how long it took, and what additional revenue stream helped her get thereLex’s path to hitting her first six figures - how long it took, and what tactics proved key in h...2022-07-2725 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build and Launch Your First Group Coaching ProgramEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down how they went about creating, launching, and filling their very first group coaching program. Tune in to hear mistakes you should avoid, the reality of what’s involved, and lessons learned along the way. Leave with clear homework on how to go about building out your first or next group coaching program. Here’s what you’ll learn:How Em and Lex ideated their very first group coaching program - Ready Set Coach ProgramA step-by-step breakdown of where to start when formulating your group coaching programThe specific tactics...2022-07-2036 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Great Transition - Transitioning into Entrepreneurship and CoachingThe Great Transition - Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share the things they did wrong and right when transitioning into entrepreneurship and coaching. They share lessons learned, what tactics helped them fast track success, and give listeners actionable homework to help them do the same.Here’s what you’ll learn:How Em and Lex transitioned into full-time entrepreneurshipAdvice on how to transition into entrepreneurship and coaching seamlesslyWhat helped Em and Lex fast-track success in their businesses Your most important asset as a coach and entrepreneur The reality of what it takes to make it and...2022-07-1346 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastIntroducing the Ready Set Coach Podcast - Meet Emily Merrell & Lexie SmithMeet Em & Lex - two imperfect six-figure business coaches, co-founders, and friends who decided to combine their superpowers to bring to market something they wish they had when they entered the world of coaching. A real, non-BS, intimate, and fun community built with integrity, intention, and a few glasses of wine. Tune in to hear Em & Lex get real - real about life, business, relationships, and what it really takes to find your version of success in the world of coaching. Here’s what you’ll learn:Who are Emily Merrell (Em) and Le...2022-07-0535 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Land Your First Coaching ClientsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith share how they landed their first coaching clients and review the different ways you can land your first or next client too! Tune in to hear their behind-the-scenes stories and learn activities you can implement today to get started.  Here’s what you’ll learn:How Em and Lex landed their first coaching clientsHow to start coaching with beta clients - and what to ask for in exchangeHow to gain confidence to land your first paying clientDifferent marketing tactics that you can implement to find clientsSpecific examples for coaches of wh...2022-07-0528 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellHow to fall (back) in love with your business with Business Coach Emily MerrellIt takes time to fall in love, it also takes time and energy to maintain a relationship. Just like it’s important to treat your business like the greatest love of your life. In this episode we’ll dig into re-lighting the flames of your business relationship and what happens next.What you'll learn:Emily talks about hiring and parting ways with her marketing team She talks about building a team from scratch on the same page and goals She outlines tips for delegating and getting reacquainted to the business Emily talks about tips for dat...2022-04-1306 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellPost Maternity Leave Reflections with Founder & Coach Emily MerrellNo one knows what maternity leave will feel like and how it’ll impact your business. In this episode, Emily Merrell shares her learnings of stepping away from her business, what it feels like returning to her business, and tips for those interested in exploring maternity leave.  What you´ll learn:Emily discusses the reality of taking a maternity leave and returning to work postpartum Emily talks about what responsibilities fall on mom's shoulders while running a business The idea of International Women's Day and how to celebrate To learn more ab...2022-03-0912 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellLessons I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Business With Business Coach Emily MerrellIn the 6 years of being an entrepreneur, I’ve learned A LOT. Over the years I’ve learned what type of lifestyle I want, how much money and how to show my expertise. In this episode I’ll guide you through the important lessons I wish I had known before starting my business.Here’s what you’ll learn:Learn how to take care of your own business! Whenever you are struggling to become an entrepreneur, look around and take inventory of all the things you are passionate about, because that could turn into a business.The importa...2021-10-2013 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellUnpacking “The Shoulds” of Entrepreneurship with Business Coach Emily MerrellThere are many things we feel as entrepreneurs, but the shoulds of entrepreneurship are quite different from the realities. In this episode, we’ll dissect the highlight reals vs. reality of entrepreneurship. Here's what you'll learn: Emily debunks some entrepreneurship “shoulds” that she has experienced.The importance of having a plan to be an entrepreneur before leaving the corporate job.Why do most six-figure entrepreneurs not pay themselves six figures?Understand that not everything has to be accomplished within a particular time frame or benchmark, because everything is based on the timeline that works for you...2021-09-2209 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellBe Brand-focused with Jamie RatermannToday on The Sixth Degree Podcast with Emily Merrell we have the amazing Jamie Ratermann as our guest. Jamie is a brand strategist with almost a decade of experience who has worked with brands of all shapes and sizes – some as big as TripAdvisor and The Financial Gym and others just getting their start. She specializes in working with brands in the health and wellness industry as well as female empowerment brands.Highlights How to create valuable content that makes you stand out from the crowd.Jamie’s journey from being a journalist to findi...2020-06-1634 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellTravel a Lot, Stay Fit and Love with Shelby AlboKnowing how to combine what you love is key. Today on The Sixth Degree podcast with Emily Merrell we have Shelby Albo as our guest. Destination specialist and fitness expert, Shelby is fortunate enough to have not one, but two big passions in life: fitness and traveling. After giving birth to her first son, Shelby decided that she was ready for the next challenge and now inspires others to stay active during traveling - or quarantined. Highlights:Shelby’s journey to become a destination specialist.  The importance of reaching out to the right people when...2020-06-0231 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E06 - NAVIGATING TRANSITION. When? How? An Honest Conversation with Rylie SilvaA podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! Transition. How do you know when it's the right time to leave? To move on? How do you do it well? All this and more in today's conversation with next generation leader and pastor Rylie Silva out of Rocklin, California. To follow Rylie Silva and his journey on the socials Instagram/Twitter: @ryliesilva For podcast we mentioned on Christian da...2020-05-2947 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellA Sustainable Shift to a Conversation with Carolyn StineHaving an eye for the aesthetic side of life is life-changing. Today on The Sixth Degree podcast with Emily Merrell, we have Carolyn Stine, who left her corporate job to become an entrepreneur by expressing brand and lifestyle content for businesses. She has become an advocate for sustainability to produce a more health-conscious life and eco-friendly environment. Carolyn’s goal is to create a healthier and more positive habitat for ourselves and the earth.Highlights:Pushing your business and yourself to create an inspirational platform for others.  The importance of sustainability and health on you...2020-05-1231 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoySpiritual Warfare: Part 3In the last episode of the spiritual warfare series, Lauren and Rochelle talk about strategies to overcome and learning how to hear from heaven. She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-05-1128 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E05 - Getting Your Life Back - An Honest Conversation with John EldredgeA podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! Today's conversation we had the privilege of connecting with best selling author and President of Ransomed Heart Ministries John Eldredge! To get John's new book "Getting Your Life Back: Every Day Practices for a World Gone Mad" visit https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400208661/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_LHjREbQAYCCTM For more incredible resources from John and Ransomed Heart Min...2020-05-0538 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellHow your Well-being is your Power with Kelly NashUsing your voice to create a community never goes unnoticed. On today’s ‘The Sixth Degree’ podcast with Emily Merrell, special guest Kelly Nash shares her passion for writing and how it has empowered herself and her readers across the world. As the creator of her website Lipstick and Ink, she opens up about what mental health means to her and how it has elevated her sense of self. Her goal is to create wellness in her community by sharing her business with people. Highlights Using your passion to create action and making it into a s...2020-05-0530 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoySpiritual Warfare: Part 2In the second episode of the spiritual warfare series, Lauren and Rochelle talk about open doors, the armor of God and how the Holy Spirit helps us in our fight against the powers of darkness. Always remember — we are fighting from victory, not for it! She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-05-0426 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellBlooming a Business with Annie HeathOn today’s ‘The Sixth Degree’ with Emily Merrell we talk with special guest Annie Heath. Annie started her professional journey as a young blogger with a deep desire to share her thoughts. A few years later, she found the strength to pursue what really made her happy or, as she calls it, to “chase the flower feeling” and founded Ida Blooms, her flower design company that offers a wide variety of services. From workshops to DIY kits, she has found in her business a way to express herself and let her clients discover in flowers a tool for many thing...2020-04-2844 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoySpiritual Warfare: Part 1In Ephesians 6:12, Paul writes, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." As believers, we need to be equipped for battle. Are you equipped? Join Lauren and Rochelle as they begin a three-part series on spiritual warfare.  She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-04-2729 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellA snapshot of planning a wedding during COVID-19 with Jodee DebesPlanning your wedding can be stressful, but it can be even more so with recent events. Today on the Sixth Degree with Emily Merrell, special guest, friend and wedding photographer Jodee Debes joins us about the necessary steps to take for all the brides and grooms out there. She has created a virtual offering to mentor people who want to be in the photography business and helps soon-to-be brides and grooms achieve their wedding goals.Highlights:The importance of your experience and what you love in creating your dream weddingWhy communication between planners, vendors...2020-04-2134 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellCommunity is a Form of Social Art with Nicole TremaglioBeing multi-passionate can lead to some extraordinary experiences, and that is what it did for Nicole. On today’s ‘The Sixth Degree’ with Emily Merrell, we have special guest Nicole Tremaglio whose mission is bringing people together by cultivating culture and lifestyle brands. She took the leap in leaving her corporate career and pursuing her side hustle to create community and connect with people and their branded content. She hopes to bring awareness about mental health and its importance in society. Highlights Why you should commit your energy into your career and/or side hustle The significa...2020-04-1429 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Importance of Loving Yourself and Your Dating Life with Lily WombleFrom a balloon hat maker to a matchmaker to a successful dating coach, Lily Womble has made a name for herself by empowering women and their dating life. On today's ‘The Sixth Degree’ podcast with Emily Merrell, we have special guest Lily Womble whose goal is helping single women create fulfilling lifestyles and relationships around the country. As a dating coach, her journey is set to helping people gain self-confidence and build strong dating connections. Highlights How to build a successful dating relationship that matches your needsThe importance of women seeking therapy for a better...2020-04-0234 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E04 - Reaching & Engaging Students Amidst CoronavirusA podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com/youth Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Wes Wimberly - Instagram/Twitter: @weswimberly_ Email: wes@livingwater.com  For more next generation resources, find us on YouTube www.youtube.com/livingwateryouth  2020-04-0230 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyThe Power of BeliefBIBLE VERSES FROM THE SHOW Matthew 11:12 Proverbs 16:25 1 Corinthians 3:18-20   CONNECT WITH US She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-03-3026 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyBecoming Unmovable in the Face of FearOur team was planning to finish our series on surrender, but with the COVID-19 crisis taking some unprecedented turns, we felt the Holy Spirit leading us to shift our focus. Last week, we gathered together in prayer to press in to hear what the Father is saying in this hour. Join Lauren and Rochelle for the first part of this conversation we’ve titled, “Becoming Unmovable in the Face of Fear.” BIBLE VERSES FROM THE SHOWPsalm 91, Numbers 13, Matthew 12:30, James 4:7, Ephesians 3:20, Zechariah 4:6-7, Romans 8:11 FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THE SHOW “God is callin...2020-03-2330 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyThe Surrendered BodyLauren and Rochelle continue a four-part series on surrender. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and surrender applies to our bodies just as much as it applies to our hearts and minds. If you are looking to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and make an even bigger impact for His kingdom, this series is for you! She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-03-1630 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyThe Surrendered MindLauren and Rochelle continue a four-part series on surrender. This week they talk about how we can renew our minds through the process of surrender. If you are looking to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and make an even bigger impact for His kingdom, this series is for you! She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-03-0932 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyThe Surrendered HeartLauren and Rochelle begin a four-part series on surrender. If you are looking to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and make an even bigger impact for His kingdom, this series is for you! She Found Joy on INSTA: @shefoundjoy She Found Joy on FB: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren Gaskill on INSTA: @lauren_inspires Rochelle Merrell on INSTA: @rochelle.merrell2020-03-0235 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E03 - How to Lead the Next Generation in Romantic Relationships?A podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com  Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Wes Wimberly - Instagram/Twitter: @weswimberly_ Email: wes@livingwater.com  2020-02-2540 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E02 - Do You Have a Leadership Backbone?A podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com  Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Wes Wimberly - Instagram/Twitter: @weswimberly_ Email: wes@livingwater.com  2020-02-1850 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS02 E01 - Why Don't We?A podcast FOR next generation leaders BY next generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com  Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Wes Wimberly - Instagram/Twitter: @weswimberly_ Email: wes@livingwater.com  2020-02-1136 minShe Found JoyShe Found JoyNew BeginningsOn today's podcast, we are so excited to welcome our new podcast co-host, Rochelle Merrell.  Rochelle speaks about her testimony and it is so encouraging.  Lauren Gaskill begins discussing the 2020 vision for the podcast and the ministry.  We cannot wait to share more with you as the weeks continue.  Lauren and Rochelle also talk about books they enjoy and answer some questions that were sent in from listeners.  This will be the last podcast of the year, but we cannot wait for you to hear what is coming in 2020! Rochelle's book/music choices: Any music by La...2019-12-0932 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS01 E02 - Youth Ministry Culture in the PNW | with Shaddye MeluA podcast FOR Next Generation leaders BY Next Generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com or www.churchome.org! Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Shaddye Melu - Instagram/Twitter: @shaddye23  2019-02-2838 minNext Gen Leadership PodcastNext Gen Leadership PodcastS01 E01 - Is Next Generation Ministry Worth It? | with Kiefer AnableA podcast FOR Next Generation leaders BY Next Generation leaders. The heart and why behind this podcast is to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to more effectively reach the next generation with the Gospel! For more visit www.livingwater.com or www.seattlefoursquare.org! Chase Merrell - Instagram/Twitter: @chasemerrell Email: chase@livingwater.com Kiefer Anable - Email: kiefer@seattlefoursquare.org 2019-01-2935 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - I'm Being Harassed for Not Being Gay EnoughAlex - I work at a large postal processing center. I am openly gay and have been for 15 years. Because the work is boring, my co-workers and I share a fair bit about our personal lives, I know about their relationships, kids, hobbies, etc and they know about my personal life. It has been plesant for years and I have never had a problem about my sexuality. In fact, none of us has ever made a big del about being heterosexual or homosexual.  About three months ago, there was a change in the way that we process packages. I...2017-08-0706 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - I'm Being Harassed for Not Being Gay EnoughAlex - I work at a large postal processing center. I am openly gay and have been for 15 years. Because the work is boring, my co-workers and I share a fair bit about our personal lives, I know about their relationships, kids, hobbies, etc and they know about my personal life. It has been plesant for years and I have never had a problem about my sexuality. In fact, none of us has ever made a big del about being heterosexual or homosexual.   About three months ago, there was a change in the way that we process packages. It meant c...2017-08-0707 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - My Mom is a Toxic BullyAlex, Since I was a little girl, my Mom has bullied me and made fun of me to other family members. When I was a teenager, she would call me fat, made fun of my lack of boyfriends, and tell her sisters (my aunts) about every bad grade or failure. After I moved out, went to college to become an architect, and started my own life. Last week, I discovered that my Mom has been sending letters to friends and family, saying that I am a deadbeat, that she couldn’t afford to go on a vacation this summer because she w...2017-08-0409 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - My Mom is a Toxic BullyAlex, Since I was a little girl, my Mom has bullied me and made fun of me to other family members. When I was a teenager, she would call me fat, made fun of my lack of boyfriends, and tell her sisters (my aunts) about every bad grade or failure. After I moved out, went to college to become an architect, and started my own life.Last week, I discovered that my Mom has been sending letters to friends and family, saying that I am a deadbeat, that she couldn’t afford to go on a vacation this summe...2017-08-0408 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Co-working Blackmailing Me Over Girls Gone Wild PastHi Alex, I have a really big, potentially career destroying problem. About ten years ago, while I was on Spring Break, I was filmed topless and drunk and ended up on a girls gone wild video. My college is listed. Thankfully my name isn’t on it, but I am right there, dancing around in bikini bottoms and nothing else. Not my proudest moment.A couple weeks ago, one of the guys who is on my team started making weird, sexual comments to me when he passed my office or when we were alone in the elevator. At fi...2017-08-0208 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Co-working Blackmailing Me Over Girls Gone Wild PastHi Alex, I have a really big, potentially career destroying problem. About ten years ago, while I was on Spring Break, I was filmed topless and drunk and ended up on a girls gone wild video. My college is listed. Thankfully my name isn’t on it, but I am right there, dancing around in bikini bottoms and nothing else. Not my proudest moment. A couple weeks ago, one of the guys who is on my team started making weird, sexual comments to me when he passed my office or when we were alone in the elevator. At first I ju...2017-08-0209 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - After Ghosting My Ex She is Harassing Me and My New FianceAlex - I am living in hell. For about six months, I dated Amy. She was smart and sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with her. But, after the first couple months, it became clear to me that there wasn’t anything deeper. I didn’t want a big “talk” you know. I figured it would be better to kind of fade away, no hurt feelings.  Anyway, I started dating around for a few months and eventually met Karen. After a whirl wind romance, Karen and I got engaged. A month ago, I posted a picture of myself and Karen at...2017-07-3110 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - After Ghosting My Ex She is Harassing Me and My New FianceAlex - I am living in hell. For about six months, I dated Amy. She was smart and sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with her. But, after the first couple months, it became clear to me that there wasn’t anything deeper. I didn’t want a big “talk” you know. I figured it would be better to kind of fade away, no hurt feelings.  Anyway, I started dating around for a few months and eventually met Karen. After a whirl wind romance, Karen and I got engaged. A month ago, I posted a picture of myself and Karen at...2017-07-3111 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - My Son Is Being Bullied At SchoolAlex – I know that you help adults who are victims of bullies, but I am at a loss as to how to help my son.  He is in 7th grade and is being bullied by an 8th grade kid and his little gang. My wife and I have gone to the school to complain dozens of times, we have talked to my son’s teachers to keep an eye out, nothing seems to help. The school assistant principal suggested that my son is too sensitive and should be tested for phycological problems. My son is so stressed out about going to sc...2017-07-2605 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - My Son Is Being Bullied At SchoolAlex – I know that you help adults who are victims of bullies, but I am at a loss as to how to help my son.  He is in 7th grade and is being bullied by an 8th grade kid and his little gang. My wife and I have gone to the school to complain dozens of times, we have talked to my son’s teachers to keep an eye out, nothing seems to help. The school assistant principal suggested that my son is too sensitive and should be tested for psychological problems. My son is so stressed out about going to sc...2017-07-2606 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Co-Worker is Bullying Me to Get My JobAlex,  A new co-worker, let's call him Bob, is out for my job. He frequently comments about how he would do a better job and criticizes my appearance, my personal life, and my work performance.  He recently found out that our boss is a huge Trump supporter. I spent a lot of time during the last presidential election posting my opinions about Trump on Facebook. They were far from positive. Anyway, lately Bob has taken to screenshotting my old posts and emailing them around in a mass office email. The only person not included in the mass emails is my bo...2017-07-2407 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Co-Worker is Bullying Me to Get My JobAlex,  A new co-worker, let's call him Bob, is out for my job. He frequently comments about how he would do a better job and criticizes my appearance, my personal life, and my work performance.  He recently found out that our boss is a huge Trump supporter. I spent a lot of time during the last presidential election posting my opinions about Trump on Facebook. They were far from positive. Anyway, lately Bob has taken to screenshotting my old posts and emailing them around in a mass office email. The only person not included in the mass emails is my bo...2017-07-2408 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Former Bully Struggles With PaybackToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Pauline who writes; Alex - You probably don’t get many requests for advice from bullies. But, here goes.  I spent years stalking and trolling, and generally causing trouble for people that I didn’t like. I made up stories and posted them online. I know that I hurt people’s feelings, damaged their reputations, and messed with their relationships. I really got off on the drama. I was unemployed, bitter, and bored. They were easy marks. I don’t have a better excuse.About a year ago, I met a m...2017-07-2104 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Former Bully Struggles With PaybackToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Pauline who writes;  Alex - You probably don’t get many requests for advice from bullies. But, here goes.  I spent years stalking and trolling, and generally causing trouble for people that I didn’t like. I made up stories and posted them online. I know that I hurt people’s feelings, damaged their reputations, and messed with their relationships. I really got off on the drama. I was unemployed, bitter, and bored. They were easy marks. I don’t have a better excuse. About a year ago, I met a man who was ra...2017-07-2105 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Real Estate Broker Faces Reputation Attack From Former EmployeeToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Kim who writes; Alex, I owned a real estate office, that due to divorce and ill health struggled and finally closed two years ago.  While the entire process was painful and humiliating, the situation was made 1000% worse by a temp who took to the internet to slam me and the business. She only worked for me for two weeks and so she knew almost nothing about the problems and certainly didn’t know me or my husband or the other workers. For months after the business closed she mad...2017-07-1909 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Real Estate Broker Faces Reputation Attack From Former EmployeeToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Kim who writes;  Alex, I owned a real estate office, that due to divorce and ill health struggled and finally closed two years ago.  While the entire process was painful and humiliating, the situation was made 1000% worse by a temp who took to the internet to slam me and the business. She only worked for me for two weeks and so she knew almost nothing about the problems and certainly didn’t know me or my husband or the other workers.  For months after the business closed she made posts on social...2017-07-1910 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Ex May Be My Anonymous Cyber BullyToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Vivian who writes; Alex,I have been bullied online by an anonymous person for a long time. I don’t know for sure,  but I think that it is my ex husband and his girlfriend. I haven’t seen him face to face in years. We have kids, which he hasn’t seen or supported, ever. But every once in a while I have emailed photos of the children. Sometimes he is cordial and really pleasant. Sometimes he says he loves me.  Other times I'm not even sure if i...2017-07-1712 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellAsk Alex - Ex May Be My Anonymous Cyber BullyToday's Ask Alex About Stalking and Bullying comes from Vivian who writes;  Alex, I have been bullied online by an anonymous person for a long time. I don’t know for sure,  but I think that it is my ex husband and his girlfriend. I haven’t seen him face to face in years. We have kids, which he hasn’t seen or supported, ever. But every once in a while I have emailed photos of the children. Sometimes he is cordial and really pleasant. Sometimes he says he loves me.  Other times I'm not even sure if its him on the ot...2017-07-1700 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 3 - Adult Harassment & Hate Campaigns - Defining an EpidemicIn this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses harassment and hate campaigns. Harassment and so called "hate campaigns," which focus on bullying and harassing an individual or group based on perceived sexuality, religion, physical characteristic, or membership in a particular group is on the rise. Technology makes information gathering and attacks easy and often anonymous.  This episode defines actionable harassment and hate campaigns as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and professional lives and work places.   If you are being bullied, stalked or harassed and woul...2017-07-0415 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 3 - Adult Harassment & Hate Campaigns - Defining an EpidemicIn this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses harassment and hate campaigns. Harassment and so called "hate campaigns," which focus on bullying and harassing an individual or group based on perceived sexuality, religion, physical characteristic, or membership in a particular group is on the rise. Technology makes information gathering and attacks easy and often anonymous.  This episode defines actionable harassment and hate campaigns as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and professional lives and work places.  If you are being bullied, stalked or hara...2017-07-0414 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 2 - Adult Stalking - Defining Actionable Physical & Cyber StalkingStalking, particularly cyber or online stalking is one of the fastest growing crimes on earth.  In this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses identifying actionable stalking. The crime of stalking has been around since the begining of time, but modern technology makes stalking, harassing, and bullying victims easy and often anonymous. Individuals and professionals are being victimized at an alarming rate with limited recourse. This episode defines actionable stalking as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and profesional lives and work places.   If you are bei...2017-07-0313 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 2 - Adult Stalking - Defining Actionable Physical & Cyber StalkingStalking, particularly cyber or online stalking is one of the fastest growing crimes on earth. In this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses identifying actionable stalking. The crime of stalking has been around since the begining of time, but modern technology makes stalking, harassing, and bullying victims easy and often anonymous. Individuals and professionals are being victimized at an alarming rate with limited recourse. This episode defines actionable stalking as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and profesional lives and work places.  2017-07-0312 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 1 - Adult Bullying - Defining Actionable Physical & Cyber BullyingWords like bullying, stalking, and harassment have become over generalized, with many people using them to include any activity that hurts their feelings, opposes their opinions, or potentially offends them in some way. The problem with using these words in this over generalized way is that it often prevents people who are legitimate victims from being helped.  In this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses identifying actionable bullying as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and profesional lives and work places.   If you are being bull...2017-06-3015 minAlexandrea MerrellAlexandrea MerrellEpisode 1 - Adult Bullying - Defining Actionable Physical & Cyber BullyingWords like bullying, stalking, and harassment have become over generalized, with many people using them to include any activity that hurts their feelings, opposes their opinions, or potentially offends them in some way.The problem with using these words in this over generalized way is that it often prevents people who are legitimate victims from being helped. In this episode, PR and Crisis Management expert, Alexandrea Merrell discusses identifying actionable bullying as a first step for individuals, professionals, and business owners/managers to effectively combat the epidemic in their personal and profesional lives and work pl...2017-06-3014 min