In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gayle Friend, founder of Unrestricted... more

"What motivates us most is the desire to become bolder versions of ourselves." This is a quote from my first... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Shaneh Woods, CEO of... more

Words have a powerful energy. In this episode I share the importance of paying attention to the energy of words... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with two guests, Milton Pedraza and... more

There are so many options to increase your sales and even more importantly, enhance the experience for your customers. I... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Deborah Coviello, author of... more

You've likely heard about a growth and fixed mindset. In this episode, I take that to a whole new level... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Cara Poppitt, author of... more

In this episode you'll learn about one of the biggest changes in marketing and sales, the reason for it, and... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Pettitt, author of Good... more

Business is a cycle of ups and downs. If you're feeling the pinch, if your business is slowing down or... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Slattery, founder of Crowsnest... more

It's the beginning of a new year and perhaps you want to increase sales and grow your business. Whether you... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela Chee, author of The... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great privilege of speaking with Amy Kemp, author of... more

As we get closer to the end of year, many business owners find themselves having reasons to celebrate and feeling... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Catherine Roe, founder of Cowart... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I have the privilege of speaking with Marcia Dawood, author of Do... more

There are several ways that the success you've worked so hard for can actually work against you. In this episode,... more

In this episode of the self employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the best selling... more

In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Say... more

Even a business that provides great customer service isn't good enough anymore. Listen in to find out why. Also find... more

In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Courtney McDermott, author of... more

Now that we're in Q4, here are some thoughts on how to wrap up the current year and get ready... more

In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Leading... more

In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Scott Simon, author of... more

Here's a twist on what it means to work with ideal clients. I've had this conversation with a couple coaching... more

In this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of the... more

I'm not saying don't put great effort into building an amazing brand and of course creating compelling brand messaging. Hell,... more

In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nimrod Vromen, co-founder of founded Consiglierian,... more

It's your responsibility to not just "sell" your customers, but it should also be your goal to help them feel... more

In this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa McLeod, author of  best seller... more

Imagine a world where doing business was life-transforming. When you made every customers day better because of their interaction with... more

In this episode of self-employed life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dia Bondi, author of “Asking like... more

There is just no way to be exceptional and stand out above everyone else in your field or on a... more

What's the foundation of raising your standards, operating at a higher level, being exceptional and blowing away your clients?... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cliff Goldmacher, a Grammy-recognized songwriter, about the... more

Customers expect great today. Great customer service, great experience, great quality, great attention to details. The problem is meeting... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pete Steinberg, author of "Leadership Shock." Pete... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Wilkin, a branding expert, about... more

Your fears are likely legitimate. Whatever your fears may be. But there's almost always another side of what you think... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Herschberg, an expert in content marketing... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kasey Compton, a dynamic entrepreneur and author... more

Want another way to stand out, be exceptional, and separate your business from everyone else? Make your customers feel good... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Coline Monsarrat, a passionate author who... more

If you're anything like me, maybe you've thought about legacy as what you leave behind. Sure, it is that. But... more

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing the renowned entrepreneur, Pat Flynn. Pat shares... more

Inadvertently, we can often create mindset gaps that are holding us back without realizing it. These gaps are subtle but... more

I have been receiving coaching for 25 years, and I can honestly say that the coaching I received from... more

It's impossible to run your own business and try to do big things in life without feeling discouraged at times.... more

If you're aspiring to build a community for your business, join me and Andy Guttormsen, co-founder and CRO at... more

In business, we don't want to searchable or even to just stand out. We want to be chosen. That's what... more

In over 900 episodes spanning nine and a half years, we've covered an array of topics, but there's one... more

Customer service is one of the most talked about topics in business. But as small business owners, we are held... more

I’ve always said that clarity is something everyone needs, and yet it is the hardest thing to sell, because,... more

I'm going to pose a question to you, but before you respond, I want you to consider your answer carefully... more

I love to share a good story and this is a story I have never shared in a big scale... more

In this episode, I'm thrilled to announce that "The Self-Employed Life," the book inspired by this podcast, is now... more

As we embark on a New Year I wanted to offer you my top two tips to make 2024 a... more

Persuasion is the subject of today's episode. Before you tune into my conversation with independent researcher Carlos Alvarenga, take... more

As business owners, our intention is to stay in business for the long term. So, what's the key to... more

I truly believe that self-employed business owners are some of the most passion driven people you'll ever meet. We have... more

Along with closing out your books and tallying up your sales, I highly recommend you add this metric... more

If you're a regular listener to this show or have read my book, Lingo, you're well aware of the... more

Find out how this question, "What does the world need next?" can be one of the most important... more

Intention. Often spoken about, especially amongst more introspective and passion-driven business owners such as us, but how many of... more

I've always said that my journey to TEDx was more impactful than actually giving the talk itself; it was... more

Midlife is hard. I've often asked myself why no one's addressing this. Society paints a picture of coasting on... more

Creating curiosity as a way to get people to step closer to you and your business may be... more

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to turn conventional business ideas upside down. The fact is, deviating... more

As self-employed business owners who put ourselves out there every day, no one knows better than us about the topic... more

We can work hard. We can trust in our skillset. We can be confident and believe wholeheartedly in... more

In my work as a business coach, I often talk about adding good habits, morning practices, daily habits, and such.... more

  What could be more fun than being in the toy business, right? But, as we'll discover in this... more

Whenever I've been asked about the number one characteristic required for success, I've often answered with “resilience.” However, it turns... more

Have you ever thought that your life was like a movie? Have you had someone suggest you write a book,... more

Let's keep these show notes simple – because simplicity wins, especially in marketing and messaging. I'm joined by Ben Guttman,... more

Investing in your business growth and your personal development is essential. Whether it's coaching, training or technology, we're... more

Some business owners still cling to the old-fashioned idea that quality takes time or that customers will wait due to... more

I fully support our guest's perspective of retiring the term “retirement;” as Dr. Jann Freed aptly puts it, “We are... more

When we talk about systems in business, we are most often referring to processes and technology. However, the... more

Here on “The Self-Employed Life,” we often focus on businesses with under five team members, and even one-person businesses.... more

Observing my coaching clients and students of the Self-Employed Business Institute, I see far more fear of success than... more

If you're like most people, when you hear the term “seven figures,” you probably immediately think of money. There's... more

I recently learned a new term called biomimicry, which is mimicking what we observe in nature and applying it elsewhere... more

I've often said that recognition is a strategy, not a destination. Few of us want to be stars or celebrities,... more

Generally speaking, the listeners of my show – my coaching clients, and the students of the Self-Employed Business Institute –... more

In our attempts to reinvent ourselves, reposition our messaging, or work through the next iteration of our businesses,... more

One of the things we self-employed business owners are often unprepared for is being an employer. The independent attributes that... more

What we, as small businesses, can learn from big companies has nothing to do with mimicking them in... more

I truly believe that one of our greatest responsibilities as service providers is to let the world know how we... more

What's the number one reason anyone becomes self-employed? Freedom. Independence. Is it possible for everyone to work and live anywhere... more

Being such freedom-seekers, self-employed business owners often aren't prepared to be an employer, but we can find ourselves in... more

It's built into my sign off that, “you may be in business for yourself, but you're not in business by... more

One of the biggest mindset shifts I experienced was at a time when I felt like I had my feet... more

Ever feel discouraged? Ever wonder if "this time," this latest attempt of whatever it is you're trying to... more

I think there are times in life when we're stuck and we don’t even know it, and of course, there... more

I often refer to myself as a wisdom junkie. I love a good quote or pearl of wisdom, and it... more

I've been hearing a fair amount of scarcity money mindset lately so I offer a couple of solutions... more

“Before we can have a customer, we must first have a buyer.” That is one of my favorite lines from... more

Being in the business of helping business owners improve the brand messaging on their websites and seeing the... more

One of the things that intrigues me about the journey of success and being a high achiever is the internal... more

There’s a good chance that no matter how great you are at what you do, you’re likely to be overlooked... more

This we know for certain. People have to feel confident that they are going to get the results... more

I’ve come to really like referring to limited thinking and mindsets as ceilings, because I think it really encompasses the... more

Often we set goals, write them down, and maybe even create a vision board. We might even stick... more

Often, in order to move forward, we need to unwind from the past. As I like to teach, we must... more

As small businesses, sometimes it doesn’t occur to us to reach as big as we could. If you’re a coach,... more

I find that purpose-driven and heart-centered business owners often have an instinct that they want to run their business differently. ... more

If you sell your services or products, in any way pitch yourself, or reach out to let people... more

I think sometimes we forget that being effective at sales is a learned skill. Maybe we think we’re naturally good... more

What does it really take to live an unconventional life - the life that we live as self-employed business owners? ... more

We all know the phrase “it’s the journey, not the destination,” but how often do we really audit our lives... more

It's amazing what we can continue to learn after years, even decades of being in business. I recently made... more

Everyone experiences highs and lows in life.  Owning your own business might make those highs and lows a bit... more

To be self-employed, we need to be visionaries.  Our ideas guide us and lead us to do big things. It’s... more

This is the 7th and final blind spot in the series of Self-Employed Blindspots and I've saved the... more

As self-employed business owners, we often have to consider our consumers’ mindsets and beliefs in order to sell a product... more

In this, the 6th of 7 in a series of Self-Employed Blindspots, I share a critical blind spot... more

Robert Glazer – A Soulful Approach to Elevating Your Team   I’ve been saying lately that building a team is... more

As self-employed people, we set out to run our own businesses, take charge of our lives, create some freedom, and... more

This is the 4th of a 7-part series that I'm calling 7 Blind Spots in Your Self-Employed Business. By... more

One of the most positive trends I’ve seen over the decades is the idea of working from the inside... more

In a world that can get far too complicated, there’s nothing quite like simple wisdom handed down. With all... more

I’ve often said that sometimes we self-employed folks feel like rock stars, and other times…not quite so much! Let’s... more

This is the first of a 7-part series that I'm calling 7 Blind Spots in... more

Over the years as a coach, I’ve heard many people say, ‘I’m happy, but I... more

There are many ways goal setting is different when you're self-employed. In preparing for an upcoming... more

If you’ve listened to this show, you know how strongly I feel that being self-employed is a largely about... more

Today we’re going to be talking about the visibility you need to grow your business…and if you’re uncomfortable with visibility,... more

This being the first episode of the new year, I'm excited to announce the topic of my... more

There’s a shift going on in the world and I’ll bet you’ve noticed it – and that shift is, shop... more

Honestly, telling people about the importance of meaningful connections in business today almost seems trite. Unfortunately, many of us, myself... more

Of course, we’re all curious about what makes people successful, but what if you could learn the four elements that... more

Turning your creative ideas into income is certainly not easy: it takes bravery, commitment, and a good business head –... more

You are likely creating friction in your business which is causing you to work harder than you... more

Community and a sense of belonging are two essential elements in the self-employed life. In this episode, my guest Joshua... more

Are you comfortable in your skin? I mean really comfortable? Comfortable with who you are, and what you offer the... more

Have you ever had a delayed response to something that took... more

Excellent, even exceptional, customer service isn’t enough today…because it’s what your customers expect. So how do you go beyond impressing... more

While we would love success to be linear and full of ease... more

We’ve all been running our business online for a long time now. You’d think we’d have this down by now!... more

There’s a reason the tagline for this show is “business with a soul.” It’s because of the undeniable connection between... more

Ever feel frustrated that business isn't going as well as you want or... more

Let’s begin with a quote from our guest today: “If society has lied to us about anything, it’s that putting... more

I believe having a frictionless business is one of the key components to a successful business today. Quite frankly, I... more

What do you think? Do you think we're headed for a recession? Numbers and... more

Our guest today, Todd Henry, is truly one of my favorite authors, and I’m pretty sure he’s the only guest... more

A new, important role has entered the lives of business owners – the role of Chief Diversity Officer. This is... more

Here's an idea that should be freeing as well as a hack to create more... more

One of the key distinctions between self-employed businesses and other business is that most other businesses are transaction-based. But our... more

It seems we may have gone from a pandemic to an epidemic. The epidemic is burnout. According to recent data,... more

In today’s business world, it’s not enough to tell people what you good at, why they should hire you, or... more

The irony of a blind spot is you can't be expected to know what you can't... more

Today’s episode discusses the journey to a seven-figure business. Is the idea of a seven-figure business – especially for the... more

Oh, the irony of being too busy to listen to a podcast about being too busy. Hopefully,... more

Let’s get real about ‘mindfulness’ in business. It can be a buzzword these days, and as a term, it gets... more

Imagine taking a four-week vacation from your business. I know, even the thought of it might put you into a... more

I tend to be opposed to putting things in boxes, and to me, the concept of ‘failure’ is potentially another... more

As a coach, of course I support both men and women in business, but a significant number of my clients... more

As I like to say, you can’t stop a moving train. In business, I have often seen people try to... more

What do we tend to center our business goals around? Revenue, right? In this episode, find out why that might... more

Saving for your later years is the ultimate in making sure your hard work pays off. Yet oftentimes, the personal... more

Imagine every week being a ‘winning week’ – a week in which you make real progress towards building the business... more

Dealing with discounts is not easy but something we often face. Made more challenging by the fact that... more

What does it mean to be truly fulfilled? And how does that differ from being happy? In this episode, featuring... more

This episode is inspired by a wonderful quote by Wayne Dwyer - "Abundance is not something you acquire. It's... more

As self-employed business owners, we just keep going, and going, and going. But I don’t believe any of us is... more

Can you believe we're half way through the year already? It's a great time to check in and see... more

Ultimately, all business is about persuasion – persuading someone to choose your services, persuading someone to buy from you, etc.... more

We're not traditional businesses and rarely are we making a pitch to a bank to get funding for our... more

I have always believed in the integration of mindset, purpose, and doing all the “inner work” as a main aspect... more

Is it possible to decide that it is so, whatever it is that you imagine for yourself, and have it... more

Maybe, like me, you have a love-hate relationship with email marketing, and yet as a small business owner, you acknowledge... more

Could it be that after all we've been through over the past couple of years that something positive can... more

Self-employed individuals and small businesses are a critical part of the US economy. One important subset of self-employed businessperson, whose... more

There's no shortage of demands put on you between your personal life and owning your own business. The key... more

Expounding on the theme of ‘creating your own good luck’ discussed in a recent episode, today my guest Jen Nash... more

When you've been in business as long as I have and coached other business owners for 15+ years, you... more

We may be given life, but life itself is not a given. It is to be earned. In this episode,... more

How do you even answer the question, "How do I get more customers?" That's a huge, open-ended question with... more

Almost all of us have felt ‘stuck’ at some point in our lives. Some of us go through temporary... more

We often associate being overwhelmed with being a negative. Understandably, because being overwhelmed can often be paralyzing, dealing only with... more

We certainly talk enough about the self-employed life but not very often about how to actually LIVE... more