Start Your Thing Podcast

Brittany Becher & Maggie Patterson are the brains behind Scoop Industries, which helps services-based business owners learn how to get started and then grow their business. Both career consultants, they've worked in multiple service-based business from online empires to big marketing agencies, so they know what it takes to build a successful and sustainable service-based business. They both started their businesses without a website and made the leap into their thing and never looked back. [Tweet "@scoopindustries advice to change the world: "Slow and steady wins the race.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:00 – How they became partners and started their business 02:23 – What Scoop Industries has to offer 03:35 – What roles they have behind their company 05:56 – How they felt after leaving their previous roles behind 08:07 – What the outcomes were after their collaboration 10:58 – How they realized going slow and steady is less stressful 13:10 – Why they didn't have their own website at first 15:00 – What are the pros and cons of having a website 16:53 – When should you have your own website 20:40 – How they got their first client 22:55 – How to make connections in online groups Episode tweetables [Tweet "Services are the core of any agency. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #services #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Be the person who answers questions really thoroughly and thoughtfully. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #BE #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "One perspective is never enough. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #business #life #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Laura Roeder, founder of 'Edgar' : "Anything you do on social media should leave like a slug trail." Way to Connect with Maggie and Brittany: http://scoopindustries.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Brittany Becher & Maggie Patterson are the brains behind Scoop Industries, which helps services-based business owners learn how to get started and then grow their business. Both career consultants, they've worked in multiple service-based business from online empires to big marketing agencies, so they know what it takes to build a successful and sustainable service-based business. They both started their businesses without a website and made the leap into their thing and never looked back. [Tweet "@scoopindustries advice to change the world: "Slow and steady wins the race.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:00 – How they became partners and started their business 02:23 – What Scoop Industries has to offer 03:35 – What roles they have behind their company 05:56 – How they felt after leaving their previous roles behind 08:07 – What the outcomes were after their collaboration 10:58 – How they realized going slow and steady is less stressful 13:10 – Why they didn't have their own website at first 15:00 – What are the pros and cons of having a website 16:53 – When should you have your own website 20:40 – How they got their first client 22:55 – How to make connections in online groups Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Services are the core of any agency. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #services #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Be the person who answers questions really thoroughly and thoughtfully. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #BE #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "One perspective is never enough. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #business #life #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Laura Roeder, founder of 'Edgar' : "Anything you do on social media should leave like a slug trail." Way to Connect with Maggie and Brittany: http://scoopindustries.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Brittany Becher & Maggie Patterson are the brains behind Scoop Industries, which helps services-based business owners learn how to get started and then grow their business. Both career consultants, they've worked in multiple service-based business from online empires to big marketing agencies, so they know what it takes to build a successful and sustainable service-based business. They both started their businesses without a website and made the leap into their thing and never looked back. [Tweet "@scoopindustries advice to change the world: "Slow and steady wins the race.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:00 – How they became partners and started their business 02:23 – What Scoop Industries has to offer 03:35 – What roles they have behind their company 05:56 – How they felt after leaving their previous roles behind 08:07 – What the outcomes were after their collaboration 10:58 – How they realized going slow and steady is less stressful 13:10 – Why they didn't have their own website at first 15:00 – What are the pros and cons of having a website 16:53 – When should you have your own website 20:40 – How they got their first client 22:55 – How to make connections in online groups Episode tweetables [Tweet "Services are the core of any agency. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #services #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Be the person who answers questions really thoroughly and thoughtfully. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #BE #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "One perspective is never enough. @scoopindustries @startyourthing #business #life #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Laura Roeder, founder of 'Edgar' : "Anything you do on social media should leave like a slug trail." Way to Connect with Maggie and Brittany: http://scoopindustries.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Chris Evans and Taylor Welch, co-founders of Traffic and Funnel, help entrepreneurs scale their businesses to six figures and beyond. To learn more, please visit http://trafficandfunnels.com/ [Tweet "Chris & Taylor advice to change the world: "You only have one life to live.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here:"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:21 – How to scale your business to six figures 03:54 – How to build confidence to charge a high price ticket 07:50 – What business industry can earn you a high ticket 09:21 – How to shift your mindset and embrace your power to charge high price ticket 14:24 – How Chris and Taylor figured out their approach 16:29 – How they became partners and built Traffic and Funnel 18:22 – How you can succeed through your failures 19:47 – What mistakes people do that thwart them from their goals 22:45 – What can help you to get to your goals 24:46 – How to find the right mentor for you 28:10 – Why most people don't succeed in funnels 28:46 – What the future of funnels await 31:51 – Should you join in every sort of platform 33:50 – How you can make use of the opportunities today 35:30 – What other services they can offer you Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "You have to be good at what you do. @startyourthing #traffic #funnels #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "You have to believe that what you want is possible. @startyourthing #takerisk #jumphigh #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Opportunity is now. @startyourthing #business #success #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Book: Mastery by George Leonard John Davison Rockefeller Sr.: An American oil industry business magnate and philanthropist, who is considered to be the wealthiest American of all time John Pierpont "J. P." Morgan: An American financier and banker who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation. Way to Connect with Chris and Taylor: http://trafficandfunnels.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Sue Kearney is a Priestess who means business. She is the founder of Magnolias West, a firm that blends savvy branding and graphic design with heart-centered, wisdom-based coaching to help solopreneurs, healers, and business owners stand out in a crowded marketplace, attract more of your right clients, and grow your business with ease — so you can live your most fully expressed life. What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:16 – What it means to live your most fully expressed life 03:20 – How re-branding affected Sue’s ability to live a fully expressed life 06:10 – What Monique does to de-stress herself 07:06 – How Sue is exposed with stress 07:45 – What Magnolias West is all about 12:05 – How to get clear on your brand story 13:39 – How Sue came up with the name "Magnolia West" 14:43 – What made her new brand more personal 15:45 – What she really likes about her new brand 16:48 – What big lessons she had learned 18:57 – What biggest surprise she had for the last 8 months 20:40 – How to choose a website that reflects your personality 24:21 – How to view your personal brand 28:15 – What the future awaits for branding industry 30:57 – How to decide the duration of your videos 33:30 – How to stand out from a sea of branding businesses  Resources Mentioned: FB Group: Concious Collaboration Way to Connect with Sue: http://magnoliaswest.com Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Regan Hillyer is a serial entrepreneur, investor, mindset coach and the author of the bestselling book Be Your Brand. In her client work, she helps entrepreneurs uncover their true message so they can make a bigger impact in the world. For more information, go to: www.reganhillyer.com [Tweet "@ReganHillyer advice to change the world: "You can have it all.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 00:51 – What Regan does and her vision in life is 02:00 – What "Success Mindset" is 04:15 – How Monique figured out the process to success 05:38 – How Regan helps her clients build their success mindset 11:14 – How having a success mindset transformed her client 13:43 – How to discover your personal mission and grow 15:50 – How you can impact other people's lives 18:05 – How she discovered her own journey 24:06 – What three things you need to do to start your journey 26:10 – How she built her own team 29:41 – How she found her highly talented team Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "If your business isn't making money, it's not a business. @ReganHillyer @startyourthing #business #profit #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Everyone has a message ... Everyone is here for a reason. @ReganHillyer @startyourthing #mission #purpose #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Decide what you actually want. @ReganHillyer @startyourthing #clarity #success #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: http://www.upwork.com http://www.ezyva.com Way to Connect with Regan: http://www.reganhillyer.com Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

  Cole Hatter is an entrepreneur, investor, author and award-winning speaker. He invests in real estate, start-ups, and several funds exceeding $100 million. Cole is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter, an annual conference designed to teach entrepreneurs how to dominate in business and in life, while making the world a better place. Cole is a husband, father and philanthropist that strives to give back. Cole’s greatest passion is providing a platform to educate and empower entrepreneurs to live their lives and run their companies in a way that makes a measurable difference in the world. To learn more, go to: www.colehatter.com [Tweet "@colehatter advice to change the world: "This is your one shot. Make it matter.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:11 – What inspired him to start his journey 04:08 – How his company "Thrive: Make Money Matter" started 06:51 – How to build your own network 09:38 – How to nurture relationships in your network 12:41 – How to choose events to build your network 14:52 – What does Money Matter mean 17:23 – How he diversified and restarted his business 20:24 – How he figured out how to diversify 22:35 – Why people do country club 24:00 – What he personally does to make money matter 26:00 – How to make your own money matter 28:31 – When to make your money matter Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "I make the money matter. @colehatter @startyourthing #money #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Be yourself. Be real. @colehatter @startyourthing #YOU #BeYourself #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Find something that matters. @colehatter @startyourthing #inspiration #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/date-with-destiny/ - 6 days LIVE with Tony in a supportive environment of total immersion. www.thanmerrill.com - Than Merrill's Fortune Builders Event Special Offer: FREE gift: Video on the Four Quadrants process for building a thriving business that makes an impact and serves as the foundation for your legacy: http://attendthrive.com/friends Ways to Connect with Cole: www.attendthrive.com www.colehatter.com Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Anthony Lee is an entrepreneur with a background in copy writing and waiting tables at a restaurant. He is also an expert at selling lucrative private-label products on Amazon, Author, and International Speaker. [Tweet "@reidwrightpub advice to change the world: "You are closer than you think.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:22 –  How he started his e-commerce business 03:50 –  Why he formerly rejected his introvert personality 05:58 – How he fully accepted his introvert personality 07:35 – How he started his copy writing and entrepreneurial career 09:31 – What he gained after taking online course 10:47 –  What roles his friends played on his success 13:01 –  What levels of success he and his friends have reached 14:30 – How he views his former failures 16:06 –  What inspired him to write his book 18:49 –  What you can expect in his book 19:50 –  How Amazon works 23:15 –  How to make money in Amazon 25:04 –  What types of products you can put in Amazon 28:15 –  How to find the best products 29:15 –  How he handles his listings in Amazon 30:21 – How to choose the team for you and your business 35:46 – Should you focus your business solely on Amazon 37:50 – How he and his brands are connected Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Find a need and fill it. @reidwrightpub @startyourthing #ecommerce #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "You are your avatar . . your ideal customer. @reidwrightpub @startyourthing #Amazon #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Your brand is your asset. @reidwrightpub @startyourthing #branding #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Bootstrapping E-commerce: How to Import and Sell on Amazon https://www.upwork.com/ - A global freelancing platform where businesses and independent professionals connect and collaborate remotely. https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ - The largest online marketplace for finding and hiring Filipino virtual assistants and employees. www.trademarkia.com/ - The largest trademark search engine and also helps you file and register trademarks to protect your business name or product name. http://smallbusinessbodyguard.com/ -  A product designed to help you protect the assets you create in your small business. Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Sarah Cordiner is an educational entrepreneur. She helps create and sell your own engaging and profitable training courses. She is also a Number 1 Best-Selling author (Amazon), qualified trainer, professional speaker and respected consultant in 'Edupreneurship', 'Edu-marketing', Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Instructional/Curriculum Design, Education & Training, online learning and virtual reality education. [Tweet "@CordinerSarah advice to change the world: "I believe in you, make it happen.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:34 – How she started her business journey 03:20 – How she helps entrepreneurs today 04:49 – What shaped her as an entrepreneur 06:40 – How self-examining helped her 07:00 – Why people start a business 08:51 – What she learned from her experiences 11:15 – How to identify your own definition of success 12:50 – How Monique realized her own business structure 14:26 – What scaling your business mean 15:20 – How to effectively scaling your business 15:53 – How Sarah's experience is an example of effectively scaling your business 17:49 – What big mistake you should be aware of 19:08 – How her business had changed differently 21:36 – How she connects with interested people across the globe 22:09 – How to use the platform of education to make money 25:16 – How she had grown her own community online 26:58 – How she helps people attract ideal customers 28:25 – What techniques you could do to come up with ideas 33:03 – Why SEO is very important Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #lifestyle #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Business constantly changes and constantly evolves. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #business #startyourthing #podcast""] [Tweet "Enjoy the journey. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #journey #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Google Keyword Planner : To make it easier for advertisers to get through the process of creating new ad groups and ad campaigns. Google Analytics : A freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. www.fiver.com : The world's largest marketplace for digital services,starting from $5. www.yoast.com : Helps you with your website optimization, whether it be through software, courses, ebooks or site specific website reviews. Ways to Connect with Sarah: https://maintraining.leadpages.co/online-course-creation-bootcamp/ : Online Business Boot Camp www.sarahcordiner.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneur2edupreneur/ : Facebook Group:"Entrepreneur to EDUpreneur" Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Joel worked in radio and TV business during 90's. He is the host of the ReLaunch Show (#1 podcast on iTunes N&N), a show that has inspiring short stories to help people start over again with more confidence, clarity and direction in life. His #1 bestselling book “Finding your Voice” was featured on TV near 50 times. [Tweet "@JoelBoggess advice to change the world: "Listen to your voice.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:33 – How Joe started the Relaunch Show 04:01 – What his own personal story of relaunch 05:55 – How his experience affected his entire life 07:52 – What his experience at a young age taught him in life 09:03 – What motivated him to write his book, "Finding Your Voice" 10:09 – Why he had chosen to write a guide book instead of a rule book 12:40 – How guide books can save you and make your journey easier 13:20 – How he helps other people on their journey 14:38 – How he struggles with self-doubt and negativity 15:50 – How he had found clarity despite the odds 18:43 – What he recommends to people on finding their own clarity 20:23 – What Monique had learned about herself through other people's eyes 21:45 – What struggles Joe had always noticed in others Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "We have all had some kind of a relaunch. @JoelBoggess @startyourthing #relaunch #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "People see things in us. @JoelBoggess @startyourthing #strengths #weakness #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Chase after your passion because no one else can catch it. @JoelBoggess @startyourthing #passion #dreams #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: https://harrisiii.com/ : Harris “the Third” is an award-winning illusionist, communicator and storyteller. Way to Connect with Joel: http://relaunchshow.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

  Nicola Millington is the founder of FP Comms. She came from a South American heritage, born in Middlesex, and was raised in East London and South America. In 2011, she created FP Comms, a marketing company dedicated to inspire people to bring out their bravery and confidence. With over 14 years of experience in the marketing industry, she had been privileged to work on many great clients and projects globally, Singapore, North America and UK. [Tweet "@fpcomms advice to change the world: "I am here and I count.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 01:01 – How she started FP Comms 04:12 – How she feels when working with people who have big dreams 05:23 – How she established herself in the marketing industry 07:56 – How she maintained her momentum moving forward 12:35 – What her experiences taught her to say "NO" 15:10 – How she connects with her intuition 17:46 – How she determines if the proposal is a "YES" 19:46 – Why she had to end a contract in the middle of the business 21:47 – Why having a clear and focused goal will help you succeed 23:00 – How she envisions FP Comms in the future 24:40 – How collaboration can help you reach your destination 27:18 – How she sees herself among other companies 29:07 – How to tell if you are a good fit to work with Nicola Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Anything can be accomplished in the world. @fpcomms @startyourthing #dream #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "You will learn from your mistakes. @fpcomms @startyourthing #lesson #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "I don't see people as competitors. @fpcomms @startyourthing #inspiration #startyourthing #podcast"] Ways to Connect with Nicola: www.fpcomms.co.uk Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]  

Venessa Moss is a Best Selling Author, host of Business Innovators Radio and contributing iReporter for CNN covering Influencers in Business, Health, Finance and Personal Development. She is also the founder of The Bestselling Author System, where she helps people how to become a best selling author, the easiest and fastest way. [Tweet "@venessamoss advice to change the world:"Know what you want.". #startyourthing Listen to the full interview:http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 00:50 - How she works as a book publisher 01:16 - What the benefits of writing and publishing your book 02:08 - What to write on your first book 03:30 - What her process is in helping people to write 05:34 - What to do after you have finished writing your book 08:41 - How to use your book as a leverage in your industry 11:10 - What to do after becoming a bestseller 14:15 - How many books you should have 18:01 - How to figure out what problem you want to solve in your book 21:32 - How to make your former book a bestseller 24:08 - How she works with people who aren't interested in writing 25:36 - What makes people hesitate to write their own books 27:44 - How over thinking can ruin your goal Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Solve one problem, go on to the next problem. @venessamoss @startyourthing #forward #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Go speak to the people. @venessamoss @startyourthing #reachout #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Don’t over think. @venessamoss @startyourthing #negativity #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

  Tracey Osborne is an expert Online Business Manager and Virtual Assistant with over eight years of experience. By removing the stress of daily operations, Tracey allows her clients the focus and freedom to do whatever it is that they do best and resulting in heightened profit and growth. She is also the CEO of Business Solutions Made Simple, a multi-VA firm made up of the best and brights VAs who specialize in assisting high achieving entrepreneurs in surpassing their goals by managing the behind the scenes operations. Click to tweet: @TraceyOsborneVA advice to change the world: "Hire fast, fire slow.” #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink   What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 01:07 – What a Virtual Assistant is 01:45 – How she started as a VA 03:35 – Why it is important to rebrand 04:03 – Why progress is more vital than perfection 04:34 – How she got her first clients 06:06 – What services she offers as a VA 07:21 – What skills and attitude you need as virtual assistant 10:46 – Why you shouldn't be afraid of hiring newbie assistants­­ 13:42 – How to know what to charge for your services 16:16 – What her advice for newbies in 20:41 – What agreement you need to have especially for sensitive information 23:13 – What she did when her clients ask for a refund 24:11 – What you shouldn't delegate to your VA 26:00 – How you should delegate tasks to your VA Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Progress not perfection. @TraceyOsborneVA @startyourthing #progress #business #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "You need to look at the qualities. @TraceyOsborneVA @startyourthing #VA #VirtualAssistant #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "It's not gonna happen overnight but it's gonna happen. @TraceyOsborneVA @startyourthing #patience #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: https://lastpass.com/ : LastPass is a password management service which stores encrypted passwords in private accounts. https://www.teamwork.com/ : Teamwork.com (formerly Teamwork PM) is an online project management application worth considering for your secure projects. Way to Connect with Tracey: http://www.businesssolutionsmadesimple.com/ Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Tamika is a Self Promotion Sage. And after a layoff, a baby and an epiphany, Tamika left the corporate world as a marketer to pursue the entrepreneurial life six years ago and has a look back sense. Tamika is an intuitive marketing mentor and consultant who teaches conscious entrepreneurs how to leave more spirit into their strategy and take bold marketing action from a place that feels like bliss. Tamika's work has been featured in local and national media including City Line and Health Pulse Line. To learn more about her at tamikaauwai.ca. [Tweet "@auwai_inc advice to change the world: "You can't do it on your own.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You'll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:25 – What spirit lead marketing is and why it is important 03:08 – How to build and trust your intuition 04:28 – How her intuition helped her achieve success 06:29 – Tips on how to tap into your intuition 08:30 – Why she decided to make a career transition 13:20 – What she did to make her business thrive 15:50 – Truths every entrepreneur can relate to 16:44 – What the law of clarity is 17:53 – When to tap in and listen to your intuition 19:31 – How to identify which path you should go 20:41 – What manifesting means 22:58 – Tips on how to use spirit lead marketing 25:51 – Why you need to be detached from the outcome 28:29 – How you can start applying the tips for yourself Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "You can't do it on your own. @auwai_inc @startyourthing #ask #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Not making any decision. .is the biggest mistake. @auwai_inc @startyourthing #fear #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Get help. @auwai_inc @startyourthing #spirit #leadmarketing #startyourthing #podcast"] Way to Connect with Tamika: tamikaauwai.ca Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!                 LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Sarah Cordiner is an educational entrepreneur. She helps create and sell your own engaging and profitable training courses. She is also a Number 1 Best-Selling author (Amazon), qualified trainer, professional speaker and respected consultant in 'Edupreneurship', 'Edu-marketing', Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Instructional/Curriculum Design, Education & Training, online learning and virtual reality education.   [Tweet "@CordinerSarah advice to change the world: "I believe in you, make it happen.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You'll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward):   01:34 – How she started her business journey 03:20 – How she helps entrepreneurs today 04:49 – What shaped her as an entrepreneur 06:40 – How self-examining helped her 07:00 – Why people start a business 08:51 – What she learned from her experiences 11:15 – How to identify your own definition of success 12:50 – How Monique realized her own business structure 14:26 – What scaling your business mean 15:20 – How to effectively scaling your business 15:53 – How Sarah's experience is an example of effectively scaling your business 17:49 – What big mistake you should be aware of 19:08 – How her business had changed differently 21:36 – How she connects with interested people across the globe 22:09 – How to use the platform of education to make money 25:16 – How she had grown her own community online 26:58 – How she helps people attract ideal customers 28:25 – What techniques you could do to come up with ideas 33:03 – Why SEO is very important Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #lifestyle #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Business constantly changes and constantly evolves. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #business #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Enjoy the journey. @CordinerSarah @startyourthing #journey #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Google Keyword Planner : To make it easier for advertisers to get through the process of creating new ad groups and ad campaigns. Google Analytics : A freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. www.fiver.com : The world's largest marketplace for digital services,starting from $5. www.yoast.com : Helps you with your website optimization, whether it be through software, courses, ebooks or site specific website reviews. Ways to Connect with Sarah: https://maintraining.leadpages.co/online-course-creation-bootcamp/ : Online Business Boot Camp www.sarahcordiner.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneur2edupreneur/ : Facebook Group:"Entrepreneur to EDUpreneur" Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create consistent income in your business  The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!                   LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Sheevaun is the founder of Energetic Solutions and she's a business adviser, master coach, and quantum energy thought leader. Sheevaun has worked with over 15,000 entrepreneurs and she has combined her corporate experience, rapid growth expertise, and her unique approach using energetic techniques and principles to help small businesses innovate and become big conglomerates. [Tweet "@sheevaun advice to change the world:"Master your energy, master your life.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 01:19 – How she started her business 04:53 – How her hesitations were proved wrong 06:17 – How she started teaching the techniques 09:10 – What things people go through when in need of energy 10:45 – How she handles those that have hesitations 12:42 – How long usually the shifts occur 12:58 – How the shifts look like 13:52 – What she recommends for those who have hesitations 16:02 – What she suggests for those who are afraid to take risks 17:21 – How Energetics can help your business 17:54 – What are the processes of Energetics 19:55 – Why it is dangerous when you feel off 20:40 – How Energetics and profit go hand-in-hand 21:40 – What practices you need to have every day 23:02 – What happens when your energy is off 23:50 – How long it takes to master the techniques 24:38 – Tools on how to overcome stress 26:39 – How to connect with Sheevaun Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Take action, move now. @sheevaun @startyourthing #action #hardwork #move #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Cut the cord and move on. @sheevaun @startyourthing #focus #positive moveon #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Any step is better than no step. @sheevaun @startyourthing #step #startyourthing #podcast"] Special Offer by Sheevaun:  Book : Learn to Meditate in 2 Minutes: For the Lazy, Crazy and Time Deficient Book : 5 Essential Energies for Immediate Success. Or type in 949-214-4294 to do download the book immediately Way to Connect with Sheevaun: www.sheevaunmoran.com Resources to Help You Start Your Thing [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Shakirah is a writer and a filmmaker, lover of bacon and mangoes. And, she believes that all ails can be cured by sleeping on the beach at least twice a week. [Tweet "@shakirahwrites advice to change the world: "Just do it.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 00:58 – How she started as a filmmaker 03:08 – Why it took her 2 years to get comfortable with her new title 04:00 – Why she needed to make adjustments in her life 05:02 – What expectations she had in herself 05:51 – What she had to do to acquire her own title 08:13 – How she faces negative thoughts 10:00 – What struggles await as a business owner 10:51 – What lies behind every success 12:27 – How media promotes success 13:23 – How your intuition helps you 13:46 – How things spiraled into filmmaking 14:56 – How she kept going despite the struggles 17:56 – What she felt while working on her short-term jobs 19:50 – How filmmaking took up her life 21:10 – What feelings she had while working  as a filmmaker 22:09 – How things are going to be different in her life 24:13 – Does she consider herself a success 25:23 – Why you need to acknowledge your accomplishments 25:45 – What happens when you don't recognize your accomplishments 27:44 – What her plans in the future are 29:01 – What her process is when going through her lists 30:20 – What plans she has on her short stories 31:40 – What moves and inspires her to write Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit. @shakirahwrites @startyourthing #writer #success #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Stop being hard on so yourself. @shakirahwrites @startyourthing #positivity #gratitude #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Opportunities were created based on the steps I took. @shakirahwrites @startyourthing #filmmaking #writing #startyourthing #podcast"] Way to Connect with Shakirah: www.shakirahbourne.com Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Julie is The Grateful Entrepreneur. Julie talks about building your business and your life on the foundation of gratitude. Julie's book, 30 Days of Gratitude:The Gratitude Program That Will Change Your Life, became an Amazon best-seller when it was released on May 2013, Her current work is "My Year of Gratitude, A Daily Gratitude Project" which is blogging daily and sharing her gratitude tips. Julie loves to mentor and develop leaders to her mentioned program and partnership with USANA House Sciences. A former triathlete, Julie has completed 3 full Ironman distance triathlons. And she lives in Burlington, Ontario with her 5-year old daughter and her husband, Dan. [Tweet "@jcmboyer advice to change the world: "Wake up every single day and give thanks for another day.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward): 01:31 – How did gratitude became a core value to Julie's life 04:25 – How she connected with her gratitude in dark times 05:52 – What happens when you live life on gratitude 08:03 – How she address the skeptics 10:57 – How to start and stick to The Gratitude Project 14;00 – The benefits of having a gratitude jar 15:05 – The connection between her triathlons and Gratitude Project 16:39 – What her plans about triathlons in the future 18:15 – What you can learn in her book 20:28 – What other business she does 21:56 – How being grateful helps you develop good habits 23:07 – What she does to help entrepreneurs on their businesses 25:07 – How gratitude has helped Monique to live better 26:38 – How many gratitude notes you should write 28:13 – How to do a gratitude intention 31:00 – Where you sit when it comes to manifesting Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "We can find gratitude in every moment. @jcmboyer @startyourthing #life #moments topic #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Being grateful every day is what keeps us present. @jcmboyer @startyourthing #gratitude #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "You can design your life at any time you choose. @jcmboyer @startyourthing #fresh #start #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: The Happiness Advantage book by Shawn Achor Eat, Pray, Love book by  Elizabeth Gilbert Way to Connect with Julie: www.julieboyer.com : Julie’s Gratitude blog Special Offer by Julie: 30 Days of Gratitude : Book that will help you practice gratitude in 30 days. Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Valery is the host of “The Rich Flow of Life” series. It’s a podcast show available on iTunes and Youtube. She’s also an Award Winning Authorities Author, and she’ll take you on a journey for your evolution through her show. [Tweet "@valeriekanay advice to change the world: "Promise yourself to be strong.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 01:26 – Where the Rich Flow of Life came from 03:07 – How Valerie found her purpose 04:05 – What her podcast is about 05:53 – How she works with people 07:53 – What some coaching industries are offering 08:52 – Why you need to work on your talk 09:51 – How she started her website and its contents 12:24 – What lessons you can get from her experience 13:37 – How she felt after deciding to ask for help 14:31 – How she did better after 15:15 – What her life was like before the Rich Flow of Life 16:19 – What her next plans are 17:40 – What Monique had recognized in her journey 18:37 – How Valerie shifted from having to not having goals Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Love is like magic to me. @valeriekanay @startyourthing #love #richflow #magic #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "It’s all about the mindset. @valeriekanay @startyourthing #mindset #motivation #thrive #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Keep your heart filled with joy. @valeriekanay @startyourthing #gratitude #joy #happiness #startyourthing #podcast"] Resources Mentioned: Nina Ganguli: The Apostrophe Project book Greg Turner: Supersize Your Business book Stephen Shapiro: Goal-free Living book Special Mentioned: Raymond Aaron - Personal Mentor Dr. John Ray, Marci Shimoff and Raymond Aaron: Co-Authors of the book, The Authorities - Valerie Kanay Hart: Powerful Wisdom From Leaders In The Field Greg Turner - Helper of The Rich Flow of Life Blue Nacer - Adobe Master responsible for creating Valerie’s graphics James, Charlotte and Jeff - Mastermind People The Connections by Gina White - Valerie’s support piece Monique Welch - Crown Jewel Way to Connect with Valerie: www.valeriekanaytalks.com Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]

Alzay Calhoun is a business coach  and founder of Coveted  Consultant, a firm focused on  helping experts design the perfect  consulting business. He regularly  publishes articles on leadership,  time hacks, and revenue  generating systems for passionate leaders of entrepreneurial, service-based companies. Alzay is the owner of Coveted Consultant. [Tweet "@AlzayCalhoun advice to change the world: "Choose consciously.". #startyourthing #podcast Listen to the full interview here: http://stitcher.com/episodelink"] What You’ll Learn in This Interview (with timestamps so you can jump forward) 01:03 – What Coveted Consultant is all about 04:24 – How to communicate the solution 06:03 – How web designers can communicate the solution 08:38 – How to get honest and clear with your solution 10:33 – First question to help you focus on how to get clear 11:18 – Second question to help you focus on how to get clear 12:19 – Third question to help you focus on how to get clear 14:03 – Fourth question to help you focus on how to get clear 17:27 – Should you or not hire an expert to get clarity 20:10 – How to navigate the four questions 28:06 – When to put your milestones 30:46 – The tricks about content marketing 33:28 – How to make the transition 37:07 – Is blogging still a strong platform for you to focus 38:17 – How to drive clients directly in your content 40:57 – How to create an approach to get clients in 43:24 – What other things you need to consider 44:44 – How "NO" means "YES" to new opportunities Episode Tweetables: [Tweet "Don't outsmart yourself. Be honest. @AlzayCalhoun @startyourthing #clarity #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Put the uniform on that differentiates you. @AlzayCalhoun @startyourthing #unique #startyourthing #podcast"] [Tweet "Good things happen when you choose. @AlzayCalhoun @startyourthing #choices #startyourthing #podcast"] Way to Connect with Alzay: covetedconsultant.com/core : Free PDF and consultation Resources to Help You Start Your Thing: [Book] Start Your Thing : A step by step gameplan for Introverts who want to take action on their ideas. [Quiz] Is now the right time to Start Your Thing? Click here to find out! Kickstart your business idea with free training: Learn how to create a product that people actually want to buy The Start Your Thing eCourse: Create, launch and sell your idea in 90 days or less. Subscribe to Start Your Thing!             LOVED this conversation? Join #TheStartersClub for more interviews, strategies and LIVE conversations with our guests from the show. Sign up here [activecampaign form=14]