Lifework With Dave Krock And Meagan Francis

What does it mean to be a “constant learner” and how can busy entrepreneurs (or wannabe entrepreneurs) apply the “five hour rule” to their lives? In episode 19 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss why regularly including books, articles and other kinds of instructional media in your life is so important when building a business – and how to […] The post Why Successful Businesspeople are Also “Constant Learners”: LifeWork Episode 19 appeared first on Life, Listened.

So you’ve got a great business idea or existing business. Only problem: you need money to either start or grow it. Between angel investors, SBA loans, venture capitalists and other forms of capital-generation, your head is spinning. Sound familiar? We’ve got you covered! In this episode of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan break down the most common forms […] The post Get That Cash: Finding, Raising, or Saving Capital For Your Business – LifeWork Episode 18 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Is burnout the necessary price for success? No, but you’ll need to work hard. In Episode 17 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss “crushing it,” whether work-life balance is a myth, and why it pays to set up systems early that can help lighten your workload down the road. Discussion Points & Links: The inspiration for this topic, […] The post How To “Crush It” Without Crushing Yourself: LifeWork Episode 17 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What does your personality type say about your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur? In Episode 16 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss two popular personality tests, the Myers-Briggs and StrengthsFinder tests, and how being aware of your own strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies can make you a more successful entrepreneur and all-around better person. Meagan and […] The post How Your Personality Type Influences Your Entrepreneurial Style: LifeWork Episode 16 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What do we want? Freedom! When do we want it? At a time and place of our choosing! After a month-long hiatus in which they both went “off the grid” on relaxing vacations, Meagan and Dave are back. In episode 15 of LifeWork, they discuss the systems and team they’ve had to put in place to make […] The post Making Yourself Fire-able, And Business Lessons from Pokémon Go: LifeWork Episode 15 appeared first on Life, Listened.

  So you’ve got a great business idea. Now what? If your first step is “create the product and then try to find a market for it,” you’re probably putting the cart before the horse. In episode 14 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss the importance of understanding your potential market before you decide what […] The post Start With Your Audience in Mind: LifeWork Episode 14 appeared first on Life, Listened.

How do you turn your business into a “cash machine?” Can you build a successful business around a small number of high-quality customers who can really benefit from your big idea? And how do you keep your products and services cohesive so that they serve the whole of your business rather than diluting your efforts? Those […] The post Turn Your Business Into A Cash Machine with Tara Gentile: LifeWork Episode 13 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What does it mean to take smart risks in business –  and how do you balance that potential reward vs what you’re putting at stake to achieve it? In episode 12 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss different kinds of risks in business, how to decide if a risk is worth taking, and how to minimize the potential […] The post Managing Risk in Business: LifeWork Episode 12 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Is there such thing as a natural propensity toward risk-taking? Are successful people more (or less!) likely to be risk-takers themselves? In episode 11 of LifeWork, Meagan interviews Kayt Sukel, author of the new book The Art of Risk. Kayt’s insights into how the brain measures and judges risk can help anyone be a smarter and more […] The post The Art of Risk with Kayt Sukel: LifeWork Episode 11 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Nick Ruffini is a professional drummer, entrepreneur and student of success. As host of the Drummer’s Resource podcast, Nick interviews the best pros in the world in his niche. He’s been featured in Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine and all of the other top media in the drumming world. He’s also a former restauranteur. In episode 10 […] The post Making It In The Music Biz and Becoming a Student of Success with Nick Ruffini: LifeWork Episode 10 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Do you have to choose between art and commerce, or sacrifice the things you’re passionate about in order to build a successful business? In episode 9 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss how to pursue the things you love while also earning an income, either by using work and financial planning to subsidize your outside […] The post Can You Pursue Work And Passions At The Same Time? (Yes, But Maybe Not How You Think.) appeared first on Life, Listened.

Should you follow your passion in life or go the “sensible route?” What if you don’t have to choose?  In Episode 8 of LifeWork, Meagan talks with Joe Nolan, a former investment banker who retired from his first career at 50 and is now the owner of Good Harvest Market, a thriving natural-foods store in the […] The post Making Room For Passions While Running A Business: Interview with Joe Nolan: LifeWork Episode 8 appeared first on Life, Listened.

When you are focused on building your business, does it make sense to have a “side hustle” – a business or job you pursue on the side that isn’t necessarily tied to your main gig? In episode 7 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan define the concept of a “side hustle” and discuss how it can […] The post What Is A Side Hustle and Do You Need One? (Answer: Yes.) LifeWork Episode 7 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Have you ever wondered if it’s really possible to build a cash-flowing business that supports your life without taking up all of your time? In Episode 6 of LifeWork, Dave talks with Alex Kravets, a young entrepreneur and founder of Cognitea, about how he built a business that is largely automated and allows him to […] The post Alex Kravets (Founder of Cognitea) on Building a Muse Business, and Multiple Streams of Income – LifeWork Episode 6 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What skills, experience and know-how does it take to make a move from one role within a company to another – or maybe, to take the leap to a whole new industry? In episode 5.5 of LifeWork, Dave shares his pivot story, from learning about business, to paid consulting, to investing in real estate and eventually, […] The post Building The Skills You Need To Pivot: LifeWork Episode 5.5 appeared first on Life, Listened.

This week at LifeWork we’ve been discussing pivots and transitions. Today we’re talking with Barbara Jones, who spent 20 years as a marketing executive in the music industry, helping build tribes of loyal fans around the artists they loved. In the mid-2000s, Barbara took the skills, talents and experiences she’d developed over the years, and […] The post Career Pivot From Music Industry to Social Media Marketing (Interview with Barbara Jones): LifeWork Episode 5.4 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Should you fix a business that’s not broken…(yet?) How do you know when it’s the right time to jump on a new technology or opportunity, especially if what you’re already doing seems to be working? In episode 5.3 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss how to get a sense for what’s on the horizon, and […] The post How Do You Know When It’s Time To Pivot? Lifework Episode 5.3 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What does it mean to “pivot” in your business, and what are the essential things you need to know to make a pivot successful? In this episode of LifeWork, we define the process of testing, iterating, and if needed, pivoting, and share resources to help you implement that process in your own business. Discussion Points: What is […] The post What is Pivoting? Plus Tools To Help You Make Changes In Your Business: LifeWork Episode 5.2 appeared first on Life, Listened.

So you’ve got a great business idea, but your current job is eating up all your time and creativity. Should you hand in your notice and make the leap? In episode 5.1 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave explore this controversial topic, sharing their personal experiences and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Final answer? “It depends.” […] The post Should You Quit Your Job To Start A Business? LifeWork Episode 5.1 appeared first on Life, Listened.

The secret to success in business? The people you surround yourself with. In today’s episode of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss creating a “dream team” made up of staff, partners, and mentors that can help you focus on what matters and make the most of your strengths. Discussion Points: Letting go of things and bringing […] The post Why The Right People Are Essential To Scale: LifeWork Episode 4.5 appeared first on Life, Listened.