Happiness Of Pursuit

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #79 How To Write Your Own Success Story with Marie Wiese, Founder of Marketing CoPilot I knew this podcast episode was going to be great... A Canadian, Content Marketer, Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur - that's a recipe for a perfect guest and Marie Wiese didn't disappoint! In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Marie Wiese talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to literally write her own success story. After being gifted a typwriter when she was a little girl by her grandmother, that gift for storytelling, led to a career in PR. That career quickly led down an entrepreneurial path with a startup, which, like many other dot com businesses in the mid 2000's, unfortunately, led to a financial collapse. Marie bounced back and started consulting. After reflecting on how she helped the business grow to 100+ employees and raised over $25 million in funding, she knew she could repeat that process. Years later, Marie continues to run

Learn how to get more out of life, push harder, and become a beast. If you're not happy with your life, take a look at the people your hanging out with. One of my favorite questions to ask guests is; "what is the advice you would give your younger self before getting started?"... This week's guest wrote an entire book distilling that information. Lonnie Gordon Ogulnick is the founder of Gordon Wealth Management and author of 'The Heart of the Beast.' His book "teaches you the strategies to find and unleash the beast inside of you—on every level, from the physical to the social to the spiritual." They're the people around you who live life to their fullest potential. The people who are in the zone from the moment they wake up in the morning to the moment they fall asleep. The people who attack life with energy and aim at the impossible. Not everyone has it in them to become a beast—too many of us settle for mediocrity. But for those of us who don't, entering beast mode is a matter of putting in the work, inves

"You can’t get to the end without going through the middle" I had the privilege of meeting Karem Kalin at a local entrepreneur breakfast where we heard Dragon Den Host (aka Dragon) and Best-selling Author of "The Wealthy Barber," David Chilton speak. What was more interesting after getting to know Karem, she was actually pitched her business idea on Dragons Den (for my American listeners, that's the Canadian version of Shark Tank). What was even more surprising, was Karem's keen ability to take action. The entire goal of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast was to inspire people to take action and pursue the life they want to live, and in doing so I believe they will find true happiness - well that is exactly what Karem did... Ironically, the idea she pitched on Dragon's Den (which she explains at about 5:25 in the episode), got to the point where it was too much and it led her to an opportunity with the Arbonne, a Network Marketing Company. After a few short years, Karem was able to replace her salary at her job

"You're not a passive character in your success story, you're the author!" I came across AJ's work on Instagram and knew instantly that he was going to be a perfect guest for the show... Impacted so deeply by the tragedy at Columbine, AJ was literally shocked into action. Working humbly as a janitor and struggling to put food on the table AJ tapped into the passion for helping people, that he started a public speaking career that now has him traveling the world. For many of us, change is difficult, so much so that it becomes paralyzing. One of the things that AJ talks about is how important it is to take action now. The longer you wait, the harder it will become to chase down your dreams. Once you lock onto that big dream, you can begin to take action and embrace change in your life one day at a time. More about AJ Adams (http://www.ajadamsonline.com/bio): Awarded "Best of 2015" and ranked in the Top 3 of motivational speakers in his home city of Phoenix, AZ, AJ will shed a bright light of the often overlooke

Success meant being able to control my own time The hardest part of starting a business is finding customers. The second hardest part of a business is parting ways with a client. This past year, JenerationPR tripled their business, yes 3x, and Jen Berson attributes that success by parting ways with her first, and longest standing client. For most people, that would sound absolutely insane. Yet, when you take a deep honest look at your life and your business, you need to get clear about what's holding you back and where you can deliver value. Throughout this episode, Jen shares how the focus on value helped her scale her business. What was unique about Jen's perspective on value, is it was not limited to the value she provides to her clients, but also to the people on her team and how she can add value to their lives by giving them flexibility in their daily lives. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>Why you might need to fire your client >>How to change your mindset to s

The Underdog's Secret To Winning... One simple word: Momentum Regardless if you're a fan of sports or not, what happened in Super Bowl 51 was one of the greatest comebacks in history...(well except for when the New York Giants came back to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 48, but I'm a giants fan!) Halfway through the third quarter of Super Bowl 51, my wife said to me “This game seems pretty boring…” Without even knowing it, my reply would have nearly predicted the future, “It’s Tom Brady, all you have to do is watch the 4th quarter…” What Tom Brady accomplished in the 4th quarter was impossible by almost any stretch of the imagination. So was it Brady’s #GOAT (greatest of all time) ability that helped them win? Yes, but it wasn’t the only reason…like many of the historic comebacks in sports, and business, it came down to one simple scientific fact: momentum. Momentum is the single biggest force, and when you learn how to turn it back in your favor, no matter the odds, you can, and more often than not, will wi

Gloria Rand has built an incredible business by focusing on copyrighting. In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Gloria Rand shares how she did it. As an internationally known Leading Expert in SEO Copywriting and Social Media Marketing, entrepreneurs and small business owners call upon her to help them overcome their biggest internet marketing challenges and create an online presence that dramatically improves their leads and sales. The power of what Gloria teaches has helped her clients from around the globe including North America, United Kingdom, Italy and Japan (more here)... BONUS: Gloria is constant putting on HIGH-VALUE Events, check it out here: http://gloriarand.com/events/ To get the full details, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/73

"It wasn't until I was alone, with the gun on the table when I realized I had hit bottom..." -Wilson Horrell It's hard for me not to start every single episode with "I was blown away by this guest..." Podcasting has been one of the most powerful gifts when it comes to my personal development. I have the opportunity to share some of the most powerful and vulnerable stories that are beyond inspiring. When I started The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, I wanted to inspire people to find happiness in the pursuit of their dreams by taking action. In this episode, we not only talk about the power of action but more importantly how taking action saved Wilson's life. Wilson Horrell was a hard working, successful business owner. During a trip to Las Vegas, he hit the jackpot, literally, and won over $2 Million. Following that win, Wilson went on a wild ride with drugs and alcohol which led to him losing everything, including his family. While his story is a sad and common one amongst lottery winners, what Wilson did afte

This past year I had the incredible opportunity to interview Jeff Hoffman, founder of Priceline.com on Episode #42 on The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast. It was a conversation that would change my life and helped me understand what is possible when you find your passion and take action. When I asked Jeff why he chose to become an entrepreneur and what he was most passionate about? His answer shocked me. He always had a dream to visit every country in the world, Jeff always had a dream to visit every country in the world. One day while at his office, he was on the elevator headed to the 4th floor where he worked. One of his friends and colleagues got onto the elevator, and proceeded to push the 6th floor. When Jeff got to his desk, he realized he had yet to visit the 6th floor of the building to see his friend. If I can't even get to the 6th floor to see my friend, how am I going to see the world? Jeff was so determined to see the world, and so passionate about accomplishing that goal, it became the centerpiece

"The knowledge you need is everywhere around you..." Imagine building a business so you could be home with your kids, have time freedom, and a decent predictable income...then one day in a single email and it is all gone! That's what happened to this episode's guest! John Lagoudakis is constantly seeking opportunity. In 1999 he built an IT business to help companies with Y2K. Following that business, he built an affiliate marketing business so he could spend more time with his family, at least until catastrophic changes in Google's ad platform literally killed the business overnight. Today, John is one of Australia’s leading Internet marketers. He has been awarded a Top 100 Clickbank Affiliate and has been featured on CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Newsweek and the Today Show. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to start your own online business >>The reason you MUST start reading immediately >>John's favorite books >>The biggest lessons from entrepreneurial failu

"Stop the excuses...go do what you love! I just signed up for an adult dance class, and I suck at dancing" Imagine building a blog, a social media following, and a highly engaged audience - and then receiving a letter from a Fortune 100 business telling you to shut it all down... That is exactly what happened to Barara Siemen, and her first blog "Farm Barbie". Her original blog shared her life "on the farm" and her name was "Barbara", so "Farm Barbie" was a perfect fit - unless your Mattel! After a tough legal battle, Barbra had no choice but to shut everything down. For most people, that would be the end of blogging. Driven by a purpose to create a stronger generation of women (especially for her daughter) she dusted herself off and reemerged as The Chick Wire. Now, Barbra shares stories of empowering women from students to a firefighter. What you will learn in this podcast: >>How to rebound by taking action >>The crucial role vulnerability plays in your personal growth >>Why you should start a podcast >>How

How to Start a Business by Accident: The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #68 with Kris Reid, "The Coolest Guy in SEO" and Founder of Ardor Media Factory. There's a theme amongst many of this show's guests... "Well after I lost my job in 2008..." Like millions of others, I lost my job in 2008 as a result of the economy downturn. I was fortunate to find another job quickly, but part of me wonders if I had taken the leap into entrepreneurship sooner what life would look like today? Fortunately, this episode's guest took that leap and has built an incredibly successful SEO business that operates primarily online. Here's some background to give some context: My name is Kris Reid. I am a Software Engineer, originally from Brisbane where I graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (A university for the real world). I was backpacking around the world a few years ago and because of my love for software development, I built an online game. As the completion day came near for the game I made, I thoug

It's that time of year again... Everyone is excited about a "new year, new me". The gyms are full, people are positive, and productivity is at an all-time high...at least until Friday. I want this year to be the year that you not only keep that New Years Resolution - but start with one big enough to make meaningful change in your life that will carry you beyond 2017. Here are three simple tips to help. How to make your New Years Resolution Stick. [To get the full show notes visit www.douglasjfoley.com/67] 1. STOP CALLING IT "NEW YEARS RESOLUTION." We are so bound by this tie to a 'New Year, New Me,' that we rarely seek to understand the rationale behind what it takes to change a habit, nor do we look deep enough to prepare ourselves to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life. If New Years is a catalyst, or tipping point, or a motivator for you to make progress; use that as the initial motivator; however you're going to need to connect to something bigger and understand the basics of motivation.It is

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #66 with Jonathan Bowles The Best Way to Beat Procrastination "The Slingshot Show is a challenge to think differently, live adventurously & join an ever-growing network of friends that are fearlessly pursuing their dreams. It will awaken you spiritually and help you find your tribe. Jonathan Bowles is a spiritual pirate and professional encourager. He is a speaker, a coach, and loves to start new things." For those of you who have been following the show for a while, you know that taking action, is one of the core principals we explore. In this episode, Jonathan explores how he beats procrastination, by living fearlessly. We share a lot of the same vision of inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams and get very tactical on the shift in mindset that is required for you to start living the life you want. "Every one of us has a great story to tell that the world will value!" What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to beat pro

"It takes such little effort to have such a profound affect on your own life..." Every once in a while you come across someone who completely blows your mind - this interview was one of those times! In this episode, I interview Michael Weinberger, who took his life struggle with bipolar, suicide and addiction and turned it into a business, A Plan for Living, that helps people make the progress they need to turn their life around. "A Plan for Living was developed by Michael Weinberger a software engineer who put his own life back on track using these strategies and decided to create a website application to make A Plan for Living available to everyone. Michael was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17 and for many years lived with instability, out of control emotions and upheaval as a result of his condition. “I either self-medicated or didn’t take my prescribed medication,” he says, “I gained and lost and gained 150 pounds. I was expelled from college, arrested, married, divorced, started a business and l

"Always follow your curiosity - follow the excitement" First and foremost, I have an incredible amount of respect for all of the brave men and women in uniform who serve to protect our freedoms every day. Even more important, are the men and women who support them at home - and today's guest is a military life who found a way to beat the burnout and defeat depression. VK helps ambitious entrepreneurs organize, prioritize, + delegate seamlessly so they can regain their freedom to take a real, non-working vacation anytime they want to. She accomplishes this with the Behind the Boss Mask podcast, personalized OBM support, + Burnout Busting mentoring. With 12+ years of entrepreneurial experience, Victoria started her 5th business (VK the VA) in August 2015. Within 3 months, had a full client roster earning nearly $5,000 per month. After 12 months of dedicated client work, she combined her professional + personal knowledge to transition from Virtual Assistant to Online Business Manager, Burnout Busting Mentor, Spe

"Follow your heart and you will unlock amazing possibilities" I have to make a confession... I had never heard of a CPO before, yet when Julie Coraccio shared her perspective on why she chose to the title of "Cheif Possibility Officer" it all came together. Julie is an award-winning professional organizer, author and certified life coach in Raleigh, NC. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve and desire. She also hosts the popular weekly podcast "Clearing the Clutter Inside & Out." Julie is passionate about supporting you in getting organized and clearing clutter so you can share your gifts with the world. What really blew me away with Julie's story was how she took a career as a nanny to hosting a TV show and now as an entrepreneur. Every story she shares provides inspiration to those who are stuck trying to understand how they make the leap into building a better life. What will you learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How decluttering

"I apply everything I've done, to what I'm going to do next!" I have a big confession to make... Before I interviewed Kaitlyn, I had no idea what a "Creative Polymath" was! After understanding her wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge it is probably one of the most fitting terms I have ever heard (to find out, listen in around the 1:30 mark). Throughout the interview, Kaitlyn shared how each one of her seemingly odd jobs and education prepared her for the next step in love. That willingness to learn, grow and embrace fear was a huge part of her finishing her first crowdfunded fiction book; "The Strangers We Haven't Met" (get it here). What will you learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>What a "Creative Polymath" is >>How to embrace fear (and accept it as a part of life) >>The importance of life-long learning >>Why you MUST enjoy the process as much the end result To connect with Kaitlyn Hatch and get all the links from this week's episode go to www.douglasjfoley.com/62

I'm excited to interview all of my show guests, but when David sent me his bio I knew I was going to be in for a great show... Like me, David is building his podcast and business after hours, while working a full-time job. This story is a common thing we have seen amongst podcast guests, however, what is unique about David's story is how he turned a simple question that he was asked by friends and peers into a growing business. If you are thinking about starting a business on the side, or wonder what it really takes, then this episode is for you. What you will learn on this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>How to capitalize on your expertise >>Turning that "thing you're good at" into an income >>The importance of learning and growing every day To get all the details and the books we talked about in this show visit: www.douglasjfoley.com/61

How to make a living from your expertise with Christien Louviere CEO of SellPersonal "Everybody has an expertise in something - now go out and monetize yours." Forget the resume! Forget the 9-to-5! We live in a digital world and if you don't have a personal brand you are going to be left behind... This week's guest, Christien Louviere, has built a business around helping people establish their personal brands and enabled them to monetize their expertise. What blew me away with Christien, was how found this journey and he himself realized that he could monetize his very own expertise. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>Why you must have a personal brand >>How to monetize your expertise >>Where to find ideas to monetize >>Where to get started building your personal brand To get the full show notes visit www.douglasjfoley.com/60