Entrepreneurship is a blessing and a curse. For so many of us who are bitten, we never get it out of our systems. Mike Savage is one such case. He’s a serial entrepreneur and badass business coach who has spent years building, growing, selling, and starting over with business after business. He now helps up and coming entrepreneurs and business owners to reach the next level in their own businesses, no matter which level that is. His passion is to help entrepreneurs who are driven, make...

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I’m not big into TV. If I have free time, then I’m typically listening to podcasts, reading, or doing some other personal development activity. A friend of mine recommended that I watch Ted Lasso earlier this year and since the family was going on vacation, I decided to give it a try. Imagine my surprise when before I knew it, I’d binged 10hrs of the show. What struck me the most were the number of amazing lessons i...

If you’re lucky enough to land your dream job out of college, why would you ever become an entrepreneur? For Katie Brinkley, it wasn’t a choice. She landed her first dream job, then her second dream job, and then the industry changed forever. Listen as she shares her story and why social audio and Rocky Mountain Marketing have changed the game for her. Katie’s dream job was to be a post-game sportscaster on one of her favorite radio stations, and she got it. She even had the opportunity...

Are you listening to what is being said about you, your product or service, and your brand? Are you aware of what your market is truly looking for and how you can provide a solution? If not, you’re leaving money on the table. Join me as I share my insights and thoughts and why we all need to spend more time practicing social listening. First things first, what is social listening? According to Hootsuite, social listening is tracking social media platforms for mentions and conversations ...

When entrepreneurship is in your blood, you can’t help but see problems that need solutions. Jason Hill was raised by an entrepreneur and decided to use his knowledge in the financial services world. He is now helping entrepreneurs all over the nation by creating an app that allows people to get their questions answered by experts, 1:1. As Jason was growing his financial services business he realized there were times that he needed the help of an expert, but just to ask one quick questi...

A few weeks ago, as of the time of this recording, I unexpectedly lost a good friend. He died of a heart attack leaving behind his wife and teenage daughter. This hit me hard, both for having lost a friend and as I considered what his daughter was going through after this traumatic experience, being a dad as well. I had to ask myself, do I make each day count? Do you? It’s not always easy, especially these days, to live with true intention. We have so much going on and so many dis...

“There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that’s your own self.” - Aldous Huxley The other day I was on Instagram and I saw a post with the quote above and it felt so powerful. If you really think about it, this quote is completely true and more applicable today than it was when it was spoken 50 years ago. You see, Aldous Huxley was a prolific writer who wrote over 50 books. It’s not sure whether or not he actually spoke these words, but they’ve been a...

Have you ever met someone and realized, that’s your person? Gail Scott and Christina Massey were involved in the same business and when they met to work on a large event, they knew they’d found gold. Now they’re podcast hosts together and working to build a movement for women who find themselves in midlife wondering, what’s next? Christina calls herself a serial entrepreneur and I’d say that’s a fair assessment. She’s currently at the helm of four businesses while also contributing to t...

What would you do if you were living your dream only to have a significant illness or injury rip it all away? Sonya LaRae experienced it and she didn’t let it keep her down. Sonya kept her spirits high and knew that she was meant to do and be more. Listen in to be inspired to keep going after your dreams. When Sonya was 18 years old, going to college, preparing to become a doctor, she was discovered for her amazing voice. Just before her very first stadium show she started feeling horri...

Becoming a high performer is a journey with no destination. Endeavor to take one step forward each and every day and you’ll be well on your way to finding more fulfillment in your life and business. Listen as I share the pillars of high performance and then some hacks to help you take those steps forward every day. First, maybe you’ve never heard of the pillars of high performance. If not, then here they are: PsychologyPhysiologyProductivityPeople SkillsPurposePresenceEach of thes...

How do you get the majority of your new business? For many, the answer to that question is through word of mouth referrals, but do they have a system in place to get consistent referrals? Listen as Matt Ward shares his story and why he loves to coach service providers on how to get more word of mouth referrals. Matt fell into entrepreneurship. He was working in the software development world when one day his job no longer existed. He took the opportunity to work on this website developm...

With the holidays upon us and the start of a new year, many of us are likely feeling or facing burnout. We don’t have to succumb. The most important thing is to understand when we’ve reached burnout and figure out ways to avoid it. Listen in to learn more! First of all, we need to know the stages of burnout. This is important because the sooner we can identify our burnout, the more likely we’ll be to avoid it all together. Stage 1: Enthusiasm Stage 2: Stagnation Stage 3: Frustration Sta...

Checking all the boxes does not equal finding success or fulfillment. Charese Josie checked all the boxes. She went to school, she got the “real” job, and she realized that it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Listen as she shares her story and why she has become an amazing entrepreneur. Charese L. Josie is a Women’s Leadership Coach and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After working as a case manager and Supervisor in the foster care system and later transitioning to providing individual...

Do you ever feel as if you work and work and work but you never get anything done? Or if you do get things done, you don’t feel as productive as you’d like to each day? Melissa Stecher is a scheduling mastermind here to share her tips on organization for entrepreneurs. Organization as a business owner starts with scheduling. If you don’t schedule your time then you will find yourself working endless hours and never truly feeling like you get things done. But don’t just schedule your wor...

Personal development and growth does not happen when you’re in periods of safety and surplus. It happens when you walk through tragedy and adversity. Here to share his story of entrepreneurship and why everybody works in sales is Niraj Kapur. Listen in to hear more. Niraj is a sales expert who has spent his professional career helping to teach and train others to make the most of their sales efforts. Then he went through one of the hardest times in his life. He divorced from his wife an...

Let me ask you a question. Do you have a personal brand? Many entrepreneurs get so caught up creating a brand for their business, that they forget how important it is to create a personal brand as well. Listen as Chris Vaglio of Rock It Growth Agency provides quick tips on what you need to craft your personal brand. Why do we need a personal brand? Because people still do business with people. No matter if you are the face of your company or you work in the background, you still need to...

When you were making your way through school, did it ever occur to you that you’d one day be an entrepreneur? No? Mark Savant was the exact same. Listen as he shares the turning point for him and how he’s become a digital media master. One day, Mark and his grandpa were sitting down and his grandpa began sharing his life. He had a red notebook full of pictures, newspaper clippings, thoughts, ideas, and his grandpa told him all of the stories. That got him thinking. In 30 or 40 yea...

The holidays are hard. We’re tired. We’re busy. We’re dealing with close family, distant family, crazy schedules, and it’s hard to remember that we’re ALL going through it. Listen as the Good Doctors of Abbey Research, Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson share their thoughts on empathy and the holidays. First off, remember that different people are different and that’s a beautiful thing. We have different beliefs, different thoughts, and different views on the world. If we didn’t t...

Judy Hoberman gave corporate a try after years of entrepreneurship and ultimately realized it wasn’t for her. She is President of Judy Hoberman and Associates, a company focused on empowering professional women. Listen as she shares her story and amazing advice for up and coming entrepreneurs. Women want to be treated equally, not identically. Which is why she’s helping women amplify their voices in their way. While she can work with others, she prefers the world of entrepreneurship bec...

I’m back with some tactical tips to help you network in this new hybrid world. Last time I shared all about the new landscape of networking and today we’re going through ways you can make the most of your in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. First things first, you need to have a plan. What are you looking to gain by networking at this particular event? Who do you want to meet? What are your goals for networking in general? Figure out these specific bits and create a true plan f...