Focus & Freedom For Entrepreneurs

In this episode, Jane Garee, “The Sales Strategist for the Non Sales Person,” reminds us that sales is a Noble Profession and that you want to get really good at explaining this is the transformation that will happen for you, these are the results that you're going to get and this is how your life is going to be better.   Highlights From This Episode: Be in alignment with your core values and know it’s going to help the people you’re serving or selling to Selling is a noble profession and has the ability to positively impact someone else's life Don’t get better at closing. Get better at opening. The 3 myths of selling Get really good at explaining this is the transformation that will happen for you, these are the results that you're going to get and this is how your life is going to be better   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Special access to reports, books and resources provided to you as gifts from our podcast expert guests. This valuable information covers various business

In this episode, Devora Fish, from Up In The Chair, shares about intentionally and authentically welcoming communities so that each person gets to be fully celebrated for their unique contribution to humanity. We chat about mission driven entrepreneurs mentoring young people who want to uplift them in their business and Uplifter Clubs in schools, colleges and corporations.   Highlights From This Episode: Uplifting somebody in a chair and celebrating the possibility of that person Shifting the paradigm of what it looks like to be in a workspace with many people, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment A mentoring program that takes interns knowledge and implement it for a purpose greater than themselves that produces unbelievable results Understanding the value of inclusion that takes action and create a world, especially of young people, who aspire to be an uplifter If you are a business owner or entrepreneur who is mission driven and you've got a big promise that teams of young people want to uplift

In this episode, Michelle Abraham, from Amplifyou, joins me to celebrate my 150th podcast as well as Michelle’s 150th podcast. Michelle interviews me and the surprising moments along the way and then I interview her. Come join in on our fun conversation about the podcasting journey.    Highlights From This Episode: Here are some of the questions Michelle asked Val: What has been the most surprising thing that’s come out of podcasting? What keeps you going? What keeps you consistent? What do you see fast forward? What’s coming down the pipeline? How have you found your voice? Has your voice grown or changed? Here’s some of the questions Val asked Michelle: How many podcasts have you launched to date? What’s been a highlight along this podcasting journey? What’s in store for the journey ahead with Amplifyou?   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts   Learn more:   Amplifyou Podcast on iTunes Behind the Mic. Ask the Experts.   More About

In this episode, Mark Bradshaw from Pronounce Media, joins us to share his wealth of knowledge regarding effective content writing and distribution to both the mainstream media and also social media. You can get people to engage in your company or your service and take it further far better from valuable content, than from an advert.   Highlights From This Episode: Bring in a story and wrap it around the message of your product Don't be afraid to bring in a little humor as it doesn't all have to be straight facts Find the right title that engages people and gets their interest Never put a press release out without an image You can get far more benefits from engaging content   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts Learn more:   Pronounce Media   More About Mark Bradshaw Mark Bradshaw is one of the founders of Pronounce Media, which is a platform for distributing business news and content both locally and worldwide. He has over twenty year

Dr. Virginia LeBlanc joins us to share about thinking without a box to be your own boss in mind‐body‐soul and business. DocV is "THE Pivot Maestro” and works with leaders to master the art of pivot, transformation and purposed entrepreneurship.   Highlights From This Episode: Shifting paradigms on its head. What is that mindset that's keeping you from getting to that perspective or what has caused those limiting beliefs in your life. Exercise and Flex that muscle to know how to pivot and how to connect the dots Hold space for those that we're serving and be able to give them our very best. A stand up business in 90 days People haven't started to put that together just yet that community is huge and important and is going to be the new wave of the future. We're dealing with the whole person. Mind Body Soul and Business.   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts Read more:   ‘Love the Skin YOU’RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thi

In this episode, Marquis Murray from Ditto shares that in order to really have freedom in your business you need to set up the right systems. Creative entrepreneurs thrive in their zone of genius and when it comes to organization and systems it’s just really chaotic. The basis of good documentation doesn’t have to be complicated.   Highlights From This Episode: There's a place for everything and everything in its place Start really simple in documenting your systems Don’t overcomplicate the basis of good documentation It’s a trap to think you’ll do your systems later Find your systems tool, learn it really well and stick with it   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts Learn more:   Marquis Murray Check out Marquis’s Process Improvement Training   Resources:   Business Process Audit Checklist       More About Marquis Murray I’m Marquis, the CEO, and Founder of Ditto — a systems and processes consultancy for organizations who need help cre

In this episode, Steve Garvin joins me to share giving air to your voice and honoring your story. And, the more that we allow ourselves to connect with others, the richer our story becomes.   Highlights From This Episode: If you don’t take care of yourself, you don’t honor your own story When you share stories with other people, they can see themselves in your story and you can see yourself in other people’s stories You can take a stand for your story and part of that is recognizing that you have that opportunity to do so Be the author of your story and create the story that you want to tell Give yourself permission to show up   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts   Read more:   ‘Artists Way’ Julia Cameron (morning pages) ‘Heart Notes: An Anthology of Inspiring Letters to Matters of the Heart’ Steven Garvin Learn more:    Steve Garvin LinkedIn Toastmasters link Resources:   750words.com   More About Steve Garvin Steve Garvin's fellow

In this episode Lisa Wilson and I cover the important topic of Leaders and self care and giving yourself space and grace. Taking time to do something that brings you joy is ok.   Highlights From This Episode: Spiral mindset and its negative effects Giving yourself space and grace The importance of taking breaks and doing something that brings you joy Working through a process rather than stuffing it Doing those things that make a difference for you and your business   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts Learn more:  https://lmwcoaching.ca   More About Lisa Wilson Lisa Wilson has taken her success as a Human Resources leader in large corporations and is brining this same opportunity to small to medium sized companies. Offering training and coaching before and during those particularly sticky situations. Lisa is a Leadership/Corporate Coach, Certified Human Resources Leader and a trained Mediator. With an HR career spanning 15 years, her

Matt Johnson shares his journey of becoming ‘Micro Famous’ and how you can do the same. He has the weirdest entrepreneurial background that has served him well in business. Matt talks about how you can find the right people for your business and attract them into your world.   Highlights From This Episode: How Matt became ‘Micro Famous’ in his space The myth of the bigger the audience, the more money you make The importance of selling one type of thing to one type of person Knowing who the right person is for you The 3 stages of influence and getting known for what you do   Links & Resources From This Episode: Learn More:   Pursuing Results Matt Johnson Resources:  Micro Famous  Matt’s free book   More About Matt Johnson Matt Johnson is a marketing agency founder, podcaster, and musician. Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants and thought leaders use done-for-you podcasting to attract an audience, build influe

In this episode, Pauliina Rasi joins me to share about content strategy and focusing on finding the one idea to communicate. Make the complicated simple and interesting that reaches the audience and makes an impact.   Highlights From This Episode: Content strategy starts with Why The 4 questions of content strategy Finding the one idea to communicate The 3 P’s of Content Marketing Focus on what works for you   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts   Learn more:   PauliinaRasi.com Resources:   10 Content Ideas That Work On Every Channel   More About Pauliina Rasi Pauliina Rasi is a copywriter, communication strategist, and the founder of Pauliina Rasi Communications. With over 15 years of experience as journalist and communications consultant, she has helped dozens of mission-driven organisations to take their success to the next level.  Her super skills include breaking complex topics into engaging texts that help mission-driven business

In this episode, Sara Nay joins me as we dive into marketing and systems. Sara leads the team at Duct Tape Marketing and is a Scalable Business Advisor. She generously shares her expertise in business and leaves us with lots of golden nuggets.   Highlights From This Episode: Take a step back and focus on the most important components of marketing strategy The importance of thinking about the different stages in marketing of how you guide someone where they are already trying to go Mapping out your whole process and putting systems behind your operations to be able to scale The Growth, Fulfillment and Innovation Engines Providing the big picture helps your team understand the why behind their work   Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   ‘E-Myth Revisited’ Michael E Gerber Learn more: Duct Tape Marketing Agency Spark Podcast Resources:   7 Steps To Small Business Marketing Success   More About Sara Nay As the COO at Duct Tape Marketing, Founder of Spark Lab Consulting, and the host of the Age

In this episode, join Val Low as she shares some thoughts on focus and more easily reaching your outcomes. What you can do when opportunities and ideas are overflowing and keeping you from your great work. Also learn more about Mapping Out your business ideas with visual business mapping.   Highlights From This Episode: The biggest key to focus is Clarity Reach your GBG’s [Great Big Goals™] Use a visual map like Map It to bring your vision and business ideas to life   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts   Read more:   Upcoming book ‘Map It Strategy’ Learn more:   ValLow.me   More About Val Low Val Low is a MAP IT Master & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplac

In this episode, Yvonne McCoy shares with us the connection between productivity, strategy and leveling up as you grow. She also shares how having a legacy mindset keeps you anchored and helps you to make adjustments in this very chaotic changing world that we're in.   Highlights From This Episode: We tend to check off our list the easy things because it gives us a feeling of I’ve accomplished something Where's the best use of my time right now to get me where I want to go As you start to grow you realize that you really do need to level up. For some entrepreneurs micromanaging is really hard to give up Show up where you are. Life is too short to wait Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   ‘Traction’ by Gino Wickman Learn more:   www.ProductivityCoach.Today More About Yvonne McCoy Yvonne McCoy is a Woman’s Business Strategist. She helps woman entrepreneurs to accelerate profitable and sustainable growth. With new clarity about constant uncertainty, clients maximize their powerful genius and t

In this episode, Dr. Amanda Crowell joins us to encourage and show us how to live our Great Work. Everything comes down to how can we do the work that really expresses who we truly are in community with people in a way that creates a legacy for us and feels really fun.   Highlights From This Episode: Small shifts can put you into a place where you feel like you’re here for a purpose and actually making a contribution Great work calls to you from the inside What can I do today to get a little closer to the few things that I’m actually choosing to do You have to allow yourself to take up room in your life If you create space, your great work will grow into that space and you will feel so much more, you will feel happy immediately   Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   ‘Great Work, Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else’ Dr. Amanda Crowell Learn more: ‘Unleashing Your Great Work’ Podcast Resources:   The Aligned Time Vision Challenge   More About Dr. Amanda Crowell Dr. Amanda

In this episode, James Hipkin takes us on the customer journey of why the first purchase isn’t as important as the second purchase and building a customer relationship marketing program. Marketing is about who your ideal customer is and what’s their journey.   Highlights From This Episode: The 4 quadrants of your customer avatar Mapping your customer journey Shifting the tone of your communication to customers Building a customer relationship marketing program Micro transactions that build trust   Links & Resources From This Episode: Entrepreneur Toolbox  Where you’ll find all our podcast guest gifts   Quote:  ‘Don’t try to boil the ocean’ James Hipkin Learn more: inn8ly.com Resources:  Six Seconds or Less Website Audit Journey to Success Ebook   More About James Hipkin Over a 40 years career, James worked in marketing and advertising at a high level. Since 2010, he has built his clients’ businesses with digital marketing. James is an accomplished, forward-thinking marketing professional. His clients in

In this episode, Jacqueline Perez shares about normalizing ageism. We live in a youth centric culture in western civilization and often don’t talk about aging. Jack speaks openly about the huge chasm between miniskirts and depends.   Highlights From This Episode: Being part of and leading the movement of normalizing aging. There's a huge chasm between miniskirts and depends We live in a very youth centric culture in western civilization, and we don't talk about aging Gen X women and baby Boomer women outnumber any other cohort that is currently alive Share, Learn, Play with 2nd Act Sisters   Links & Resources From This Episode: Learn more: KuelLife.com   More About Jacqueline Perez Jacqueline Perez (Jack) Jack founded Kuel Life in 2017. Through her platform, Perez champions change, normalizing aging for women through curated content and women-driven brands. The Kuel Life Community grows daily. With over 54 Kuel Life Industry Thought Leaders and 40 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportuni

In this episode, Dr. Stefan Zavalin gives us some hard-hitting facts about sitting for long periods and how it affects our health and productivity. He strongly pushes people to not just move more but find those ways to sit less because it's just so important in the long term. Stefan also shares how he runs a successful business legally blind.   Highlights From This Episode: By about that 30-minute mark, we have less blood flowing to the brain as we're sitting and we've got reduced ability to metabolize fat We can be up to 45% more productivity when we stand while we work Try scheduling the 30 and 2 habit into your day to reverse the effects of sitting Stefan’s challenges running a business legally blind Tedx is a good experience to really home in on your process of how do you deliver your message, and what are the important things that you want to keep in it.   Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   ‘Sit Less’ by Dr. Stefan Zavalin Learn more: The Love To Move Podcast that has just launched  

In this episode, Jaci Finneman shares her story of how a goldfinch and a song shifted her from busy and resentful Mrs Over-Do-It to leaving her secure and fulfilling job to start her own business of helping parents become the confident leaders their kids crave them to be.   Highlights From This Episode: How being a giver and doer led to being stuck and resentful Shifting her life because of a goldfinch and a song Leaping out to make it happen and really survive and thrive Helping parents become the confident leaders their kids crave them to be Taking 6 seconds to pause and be still in a busy world   Links & Resources From This Episode: Learn more:   NoProblemParenting.com Resources:   The No Problem Parenting Podcast   More About Jaci Finneman Meet Jaci Finneman. Jaci energetically volunteered for projects, helped others in their work or home life, and created ways to help regardless of whether people asked for her help or not. She overbooked her schedule to assist others for years and even accepted pro

In this episode, Rod Bourn shares how to use informal mentoring to move yourself ahead as a leader and how to reach back and help someone else leap ahead with theirs.   Highlights From This Episode: Mentoring is a free resource that almost all of us never use Find someone that is 8-10 steps ahead of you to emulate Creating an informal relationship with a mentor The power of virtual assistants Having focus time and energy on things that make sense   Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   Upcoming book ‘Down, Set, Lead’ by Rod Bourn Resources:   Winning You Worksheet   More About Rod Bourn With a passion to improve people and organizations, Rod has worked in organizational development and leadership programming positions in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, and higher education. Rod is the founder and Lead Ninja of Down, Set, Lead; a strategic consulting group focused on helping organizations grow their business and people through coaching, training and mentoring. He i

In this episode, Mia Moran shares her story of starting a journey to get healthy and discovered the power of food. That discovery led her to writing a book on food and parenting and doing a road tour for a year, with her 3 grade school kids. Mia helps busy people make time for what matters most.   Highlights From This Episode: People know what to do to cook healthy, they simply are not making the time for it How an hour of planning gained Mia a whole day of her life Planning really makes it so that we can do things at a time that are going to be the least stressful Roughly knowing what part of a season you're going to do something in Each day recommitting to what you’ve promised yourself you will do Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more:   ‘Plan Simple Meals’ by Mia Moran Resources:   Plan Simple Free Guides   More About Mia Moran Mia Moran is a mom of three, coach, and bestselling author who makes time for wellness and shows time-strapped women how they can too. She is creating a movement of m