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Hello, there! My guest for today’s interview is Eric D. Moeller, a guy who bought his first house at the age of 19 years old and started into real estate, becoming a successful investor. About Eric D. Moeller Eric is the CEO at Koda Homes and a real estate investor, Airbnb investor and a host expert. You can find out more about his company at www.kodahomes.com and you can also find him on Facebook! If you’re in San Diego area, I totally recommend you attend one of his masterminds at The Epic Entrepreneur House. Been there myself and the information he shares is incredible! Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY!   Video Version What You’ll Learn From Eric To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with him. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 01:13 – his story and why he decided to be an entrepreneur 11:10 – biggest fears in his journey 14:10 – about his business and how he got into Airbnb 19:55 – how to make a living with Airbnb 22:03 – about renting in San Diego 23:24 – thoughts on how to get started with Airbnb 25:17 – about Airbnb in Europe 31:06 – the future of housing market 38:10 – ideas on Airbnb in exotic locations 39:38 – the importance of investing in your mind The Questions That I’ve Asked Eric NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? Would you say that your drive to create this great life for yourself was it because of the background of your family? Because you didn’t want to live that life? Can you remember some of the biggest fear that you had? About Koda Homes, what is it and how did you moved into Airbnb? Where exactly do you have properties? Why not San Francisco? Is it possible to make a living from Airbnb? If yes, how? And also, can you scale it up one million and beyond, not just live month by month? In San Diego, how many days, on average, can you rent in a month? How can one with no real estate experience get started with Airbnb? Any thoughts on Airbnb in Europe? If you just have a house and you want to travel for 2 months or for 2 weeks, can you rent that house with Airbnb for just the 2 weeks? What would you say is the future of housing market from a millennial stand-point? What are other sought after locations in the U.S., from Airbnb stand-point? Do you feel like Airbnb would work in locations like the Bahamas or Caribbeans? How important would you say was investing in your mind, in your success? Resources Mentioned During The Interview  Robert T. Kiyosaki – Rich Dad, Poor Dad Napoleon Hill – Think And Grow Rich Awesome Resources! 1. Authenticity Is The New Sexy: free guide on taking advantage of the authenticity trend in business! 2. #CurePerfectionism: resources to help you overcome perfectionism and be in control of your business success. Key Lessons and Tweetables “Home ownership is a lifestyle and you have to choose to be in that lifestyle”. “Airbnb will work in unique communities and unique situations”. I really hope this interview left you more inspired into investing in your mind and self-development in order to really succeed into entrepreneurship. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! My guest for today’s interview is Rachel S. Lee, an amazing woman who helps entrepreneurs get visible so that they can share their message with their audience. She is the owner and online marketer at Go Bold Marketing – a team of creative experts in all fields of digital marketing. About Rachel S. Lee Rachel S. Lee is a speaker, trainer, coach and NLP practitioner for entrepreneurs. She inspires them to take a massively aligned action with authentic online marketing. You can find more about her on www.rachelslee.com and you can also find her on Facebook! Get her book! Meanwhile, Rachel has become a published author for the second time. Her book “Transform Your Reality: Practical Ways to Make a 360 in Your Life” is available on Amazon and it’s a no-nonsense guide to positively changing the direction of your life. She went from being in jail to being a success coach and inspirational speaker and she will teach you how you can do the same! Click here to get the book on Amazon! Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version Freebie Alert! Each and every entrepreneur who gets featured in my podcast gets to share a free offer with you. Rachel chose to offer her “Customer Avatar Worksheet” for free so that you can find your ideal client and start making more money from your business. Click here to download the Customer Avatar Worksheet!   What You’ll Learn From Rachel To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with her. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 01:07 – her story 05:46 – why she decided to start her business 08:59 – the biggest fears she had  15:29 – the definition of courage 17:20 – overcoming the fear of people judging her 23:03 – thoughts on authenticity, journaling, and true self 30:47  – about authenticity and entrepreneurs The Questions That I’ve Asked Rachel NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? Why did you start the business that you’re running right now? What was the biggest fear that you had? What was the biggest fear that you had maybe when you moved to L.A.? How would you define courage? How do you get over the fear of people judging you? How do you get over the fear of ……. (19.20) How can one tap into his or her true self and what’s the first step that anyone can take today to become their true self or move in that direction? How much do you journal per day or per week? Why is it so important for entrepreneurs to be authentic, to be their true self and how can that directly impact their business? Resources Mentioned During The Interview  Alex Becker – The Ten Pillars of Wealth Awesome Resources! 1. Authenticity Is The New Sexy: free guide on taking advantage of the authenticity trend in business! 2. #CurePerfectionism: resources to help you overcome perfectionism and be in control of your business success. Key Lessons and Tweetables   “We’re special in a good way, but we think we’re special in a bad way.” “Courage is the commitment to do what it takes.” – Click to Tweet! “Fear is a physical feeling.” “Your authentic self is like your perfume.” – Click to Tweet! I really hope this interview left you more determined into following your dream and being authentic and your true self. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! My guest for today’s interview is Tara Borghese, a stay-at-home mom but also a pastor and minister for women’s prison. She is a person who absolutely loves her dog and loves personal development, therefore, she decided to combine these two into a super cool project. About Tara Borghese Tara is a speaker and a leader. She is the author and writer of the book called “Moments with Miley”, a book based on 12 stories and teachable moments about her dog, Miley. You can find details about the book right here. Also, you can follow her work on Facebook – she shares some really inspiring posts. Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version What You’ll Learn From Tara To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with her. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 01:11 – her interesting life story 03:20 – how was the book born 06:40 – the biggest fears she had when she started writing her book 08:27 – how did she overcome fear 11:10 – thoughts on personal development 14:45 – about skills that changed her life  18:57 – thoughts on comfort zone and things she did to get out of her comfort zone 21:45 – the importance of personal skills for entrepreneurs  27:36 – how has her dog become her business partner The Questions That I’ve Asked Tara NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? How was the book born? What was the biggest fear that you had when you started on this book journey? How did you overcome those fears? Any book that played an important role, online course, event or did you work with a coach? You are very passionate about personal development and your upcoming book is all about that. How can personal development change one person’s life? Talking about skills, what is one skill that changed your life for the better? When was the last time you got out of your comfort zone? What did you do? If we’re talking about personal development, why is it so important for entrepreneurs to work on themselves? How can that impact their business? What is another small step anyone can take, today, to up their personal development game? How has your dog, Miley, been your best business coach? Is she that special? Can she talk? Resources Mentioned During The Interview  Jim Rohn Dale Carnegie – How to win friends and influence people Bryan Tracy Jack Canfield – The power of focus Gary Vaynerchuk Awesome Resources! 1. Authenticity Is The New Sexy: free guide on taking advantage of the authenticity trend in business! 2. #CurePerfectionism: resources to help you overcome perfectionism and be in control of your business success. Key Lessons and Tweetables “The biggest thing is to invest in yourself because nobody can take that away from you.” – Click to Tweet! “No matter what business you’re in, you’re always in the business of people.” – Click to Tweet! “If you don’t stand up every time, you’re showing insecurity.” “When you’re negative, you attract negative people and vice-versa.” I really hope this interview left you more motivated into investing in yourself and your personal development skills in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! My guest for today’s interview is Eliana Reyes, a truly wonderful woman who made me feel so happy to be able to listen to her talk, almost as if I’ve had a coaching session with her. About Eliana Reyes Eliana M. Reyes is an award-winning motivational speaker, author, and self-love coach for young women. Eliana speaks globally on self-love, purpose, storytelling, and living life. She has presented to more than 100,000 students and adults nationwide and has impacted communities in Spain, Kenya, El Salvador, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Her motto is simple – “true living starts with self-love and that is the foundation for a life of purpose and truth”. She uses her life experiences and past mistakes as a platform to teach these lessons.   You can find more about here: elianareyes.com.  Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version Freebie Alert! She believes that self-hate is learned and so we can also learn how to love ourselves. Grab a free copy of her ebook “Self-Love Manifesto” and learn how to see love through the eyes of love. What You’ll Learn From Eliana To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with her. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 01:24 – her story 15:28 – what is her biggest FEAR 22:11 – her take on self-love 27:37 – what are the 3 stages of self-love from her point of view 32:30 – how important is self-love on entrepreneurship 39:50 – self-love tips and practices 40:25 – her 3 important tips on self-love 46:40 – her take on self-care 54:06 – what does conscious parenting mean and what are the “shadows” 1:01:49 – her favorite book Favorite Articles The Questions That I’ve Asked Eliana NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? What was your biggest fear when you started on the entrepreneurship path? How did you overcome that fear? Any book that played an important role, online course, event or did you work with a coach?  What is self-love to you? How important is self-love for an entrepreneur? Can loving yourself more have a positive impact on your revenue? What are some simple self-love practices that any entrepreneur can add to his life? I used to get mad at myself when I tried to change a thought pattern or behavior. How can I love myself while I am working on kinda upgrading myself and my life? Resources Mentioned During The Interview  David Hamilton – “I Love Me”  Shefali Tsabary – “The Conscious Parent” Brene Brown – “The Gifts of Imperfection” & “Daring Greatly”  Marie Forleo Les Brown Key Lessons and Tweetables “The most dominant fear in my whole awakening of self-love or even entrepreneurship was actually the fear of success”. “To me, self-love is having an awareness, an appreciation and a regard for who you truly are”. “Your business is only an extension of who you are”. “Self-acceptance is not trying to prove the core of you”. – Click To Tweet! “What we’re seeking is our true essence”. – Click To Tweet! “The freedom that we all crave and desire is on the other side of doing the hard work within ourselves”. I really hope this interview left you more encouraged to be aware of your true self, to always practice self-love and self-care, and to remember that life is a journey of reconnecting with ourselves and finding our true essence. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! Today’s guest, Calvin Wayman, is, clearly, a person that has something to say and will definitely blow your mind with his tips on Periscope and entrepreneurship. He is the go-to guy for everything Periscope related and social media, but we also had a very long talk about how to overcome your fears, what does success means to him and everything you need to know to become a legendary entrepreneur. About Calvin Wayman Calvin Wayman is a social media entrepreneur. He’s a sought-after speaker, featured guest on business, entrepreneur and social media podcasts, contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and founder of Cobbes – a social media management company. He is also the creator of the YouTube show “Millionaire Case Study“, where he is documenting his journey from zero to his first one million dollars as it’s happening. Find Calvin on Periscope! Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Freebie Alert! Get started with Periscope by joining Calvin’s “3 Day Challenge” that will help you overcome your shyness! Want to become a Periscope PRO? Check out Calvin’s premium Periscope course to learn all about becoming the next influencer. The course is packed with amazing value and you can get it by clicking here!! What You’ll Learn From Calvin To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topic that I’ve covered with Calvin. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 1:00 – his story 5:25 – what does success mean for him 6:20 – biggest fears and doubts 7:26 – about perfectionism 10:10 – how to deal with fear 19:44 – his strategy on how to deal with fear 20:00 – freedom and the belief that good things will happen 25:28 – confidence 30:10 – everything about Periscope – when to go live, what to share, how long + a few advanced tips 43:22 – entrepreneurship   Favorite Youtube Videos The 4C’s of Successful Social Media with Calvin Wayman Periscope 101 — Explode Your Influence! Circumstances and True Success The Questions That I’ve Asked Calvin NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. 1. Tell us about your story and why did you decide to become an entrepreneur. 2. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? 3. What’s your strategy in making fear your friend?  4. You have a course called Periscope Pro, can you share some insights? What’s the secret behind success on Periscope? 5. How can a coach get clients to his program through Periscope? 6. How often should you be on Periscope? how long should they be? 7. When you’re starting out, how many people should you expect to have for a broadcast? 8. What’s the best way of taking people from Periscope to your website? 9. How would you test a course on Periscope before creating it? 10.How much should you give away in a broadcast? 11. What do you think about Facebook Live? Can we use the same strategies? Is it better than Periscope?   Key Lessons and Tweetables “For me, success is when you set a goal or a dream and you’re just taking action on that dream, you’re being successful.” – Click to Tweet! “Find a greater fear to swallow the smaller fear, take action and check yourself and see how you are thinking about a situation and try to find a way to reframe it.” “Freedom happens when you find a way to take a shitty circumstance/situation and reframe it into something awesome.” “Such a needed thing as an entrepreneur. You need to have confidence at least to take the step and you need to have the courage to take a step.” “A rule for anything – offer and give away your best stuff for free and that’s going to make you rich.” – Click to Tweet! I truly hope this interview left you more empowered to pursue your dreams and be a successful person. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! My guest for today’s interview is Maria Volovik, a person who loves to connect with other entrepreneurs and isn’t afraid to do so. For her, entrepreneurship was an option and not a choice. About Maria Volovik Maria Volovik is a lifestyle entrepreneur, co-founder of Ultimate Biz Builders and world traveler.  You can learn more about her business by checking out the free online training series and action guide on a successful business. Also, you can check out Ultimate Biz Builders on Facebook! Her co-founder is none other than Alex Echols – check out my interview with him here (we talk about effective book marketing) Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version   Freebie Alert! Maria has prepared a cool gift for you: “The Step-by-Step Formula Behind Every Successful Online Business” and you can access it for free here! What You’ll Learn From Maria To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with her. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 00:53 – her story 05:55 – her take on fears and her biggest fear 07:46 – how to overcome fear from her point of view 11:22 – how to set intentions in a right way 20:03 – what is the first step towards living a life of moral purpose 20:25 – what COURAGE means for her 22:34 – what a long-lasting and fulfilled life means for her 29:22 – her thoughts regarding the POWER to struggle 31:30 – her strategy for keeping a balanced life The Questions That I’ve Asked Maria NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? What was your biggest fear when you started on the entrepreneurship path? How did you overcome that fear? Any book that played an important role, online course, event or did you work with a coach? I saw you like to set intentions and you’re pretty good at letting them come to life. Can you walk us through the “right” way of setting intentions? You’ve created an amazing life for yourself, what would you say it’s the first step anyone can take towards living a life that is more on purpose? What’s a good strategy for keeping your life in balance? How do you deal with failure? What is Ultimate Biz Builders? Resources Mentioned During The Interview   Jennifer Kem Abraham Hicks Anil Gupta Awesomeness Fest (MindValley) Key Lessons and Tweetables   “Entrepreneurship was the only option for me”. “The right way is whatever works for you”. “Get clear, ask, let go and be grateful”. – Click To Tweet! “The long-lasting fulfillment is going to come from the inside and the inside comes from clarity of who you are as a person”. “If we have the power to choose to struggle, we also have the power to choose the opposite”. I really hope this interview left you more determined to live a life of purpose and to always be mindful and conscious of taking care of yourself and being committed, firstly, to your own person. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hello, there! My guest today is Cynthia Luois, a really empowering woman. I talked to her about what courage means and how to be a courageous person, and also about how to become a true leader. About Cynthia Luois Cynthia is>the creator and host of Redefining Revolutions Podcast (on iTunes). Cynthia is in the business of learning from powerful, empowering women. Her company, Redefining Revolutions, is all about interviewing and coaching women around the world who are changing the game in their communities, careers and on a global level – women who are literally redefining what it means to have a revolution. Find her on Facebook! Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version Freebie Alert! Cynthia has been kind to offer you a PDF about “10 Redefining Keys to Leadership” that you can grab for free HERE! OH, you will also get a 15min free coaching call with her! What You’ll Learn From Cynthia To make it easier for you to find exactly the things that interest you the most, here’s a breakdown of the topics that I’ve covered with her. There’s a little something for everyone, I’m sure of it! 01:40 – her amazing life story 06:10 – the biggest fears and doubts she had as an entrepreneur 09:52 – books, mentors and events 10:58 – thoughts on self-awareness & why this is the first step towards a better life 22:15 – the definition of courage and being courageous 22:36 – her take on vulnerability 24:00 – differences between courage and foolishness 25:55 – her own definition of revolution 32:19 – what it means to be a true leader in 21st century 33:03 – redefining love & what we can all do to contribute to a more loving world The Questions That I’ve Asked Cynthia NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation.   What’s your story and why have you decided to go on your own path and become an entrepreneur? Every beginning is scary. What were some of the fears or mental blocks that you had when you first started out on your own? How did you overcome those fears? Any book that played an important role, online course, event or did you work with a coach? You’re all about redefining what it means to have a revolution. How do you define a revolution? How can one start a revolution? The women that you talk to are courageous ones that, as you said, speak truth to power in places that often forbid that. What does courage mean to you? What makes you a courageous person? What’s the difference between courage and foolishness? A lot of people think they are super courageous if they jump from a cliff, but is that the real meaning of courage? I know Brene Brown defines courage as being able to speak your heart’s truth. Do you agree? I believe LOVE is everything, as do you. How can we use love, as leaders, to make a bigger impact in the world? Resources Mentioned During The Interview  Simon Sinek Marianne Williamson – “A Return to Love” Brene Brown Tim Ferriss Deepak Chopra – “Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” Carol Dweck – “Mindset” Gary Vaynerchuck Key Lessons and Tweetables     “Entrepreneurship is not romantic.” “To be courageous is to be vulnerable and to be vulnerable is to be courageous.” – Click to Tweet! “When I am humble, my ego is not there to linger.” “Foolishness doesn’t give permission, courage gives permission.” – Click to Tweet! “We have to redefine love to really incorporate what it is, which is energy.” I really hope this interview left you more inspired to be a courageous person and to become a great leader, some day. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

Hey world! Today’s guest has managed to connect, interview, work with and even get testimonials from some of the top entrepreneurs at the moment, especially in the online world. She managed to connect and interview people like Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas and Chris Ducker in less than one year after she became serious about her business. Meet Tamara Thompson. About Tamara Thompson Tamara is the president at Serious Take Productions where she produces amazing branding videos for entrepreneurs like John Lee Dumas or Pat Flynn. Click here to see a video she created – I promise you’ll be impressed! She created an incredible documentary featuring 11 top entrepreneurs (title: Inspired by 11) like the two mentioned above and Allison Maslan, Dan Price, Chris Ducker and a few more. You can watch the full documentary by clicking here! You can follow her on Facebook. Subscribe to get updates when new episodes are published!  iTunesAndroidStitcher Hit PLAY! Video Version Favorite Articles Written by Tamara Thompson When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person even better. 5 Interesting Things I’ve Learned From Filming Inspired by 11 7 On-The-Go Productivity Tips The Questions That I’ve Asked Tamara NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? How did you manage to overcome those fears? You recently produced a documentary called Inspired by 11, can you tell us a bit about it and even one or two lessons that you’ve learned about entrepreneurship? How long did it take you to organize the event? Why is the story so important for a brand? What’s the ideal length of a branding video? What would you say are the most important elements of a story that connects people emotionally? What You’ll Learn From Tamara To make it easier for you to find exactly what you’re looking for in this interview, here’s a breakdown of the topics that we’ve covered. There’s a little something for everyone – I am sure! 1:00 – her story 3:22 – the fears that she had when she started out as an entrepreneur 4:11 – her biggest FEAR 6:02 – rejection 14:05 – what’s your WHY and how to define it 27:54 – key points to making a successful story 28:54 – music and why is it so important 34:15 – what’s the ideal length of a branding video 35:50 – how to make your video a success and promote it 40:12 – what she has learned from the successful entrepreneurs she interviewed Resources Mentioned During The Interview John Lee Dumas Pat Flynn Tweetables “Music plays an important role in a branding video because it connects emotionally.” – Click to Tweet! “Don’t assume what your audience wants. Ask!!” – Click to Tweet! I truly hope this interview left you feeling more empowered to find ways to grow your business but to also contribute to your local community as well. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below). [/fusion_text]

If you ever thought that you cannot get past your fears or that no one can motivate you, you’ll think twice after meeting this week’s guest. She is young, fabulous, successful and full of energy. Meet Naiana Miranda. About Naiana Miranda Naiana is an international speaker and founder of Raise The Bar, which helps teams build a culture of excellence to impact their bottom line. While a leadership trainer for large corporations such as Coca Cola and Ernst & Young, she found a need to empower small businesses. Raise The Bar’s mission is to never have employees say “Thank God it’s Friday” again! You can follow her on Facebook. Spoiler AlertIf Naiana does not get you out of your comfort zone, no one will! Hit PLAY! Video Version Favorite Articles Written by Naiana Miranda When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person even better. She does not have a blog, but she got published on other websites like entrepreneur.com The Science of Nailing an Interview 5 Ways a Culture of Excellence Boosts Your Bottom Line Freebies As always, Naiana has prepared a gift for you that will teach you how to become a badass. What’s a badass you’re asking? She says, “someone who knows what they want and does whatever it takes to make it happen.” Learn how to simplify your life today by downloading the “Bad to Badass Blueprint” for FREE by clicking here! The Questions That I’ve Asked Naiana NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? How did you manage to overcome those fears? What exercises can you share that will help us get out of comfort zone easier? What’s a healthy way to motivate your team, your employees or even business partners? Can you share some techniques and strategies that people can use to have a more engaged team? How do you engage with an audience on an emotional level while delivering a public speech or a speech for a company? What You’ll Learn From Naiana To make it easier for you to find exactly what you’re looking for in this interview, here’s a breakdown of the topics that we’ve covered. There’s a little something for everyone – I am sure! 1:00 – her amazing life story 5:00 – the fears that she had when she started out as an entrepreneur 6:20 – how she overcame those fears 7:40 – she shares her mentor and a book that changed her life 10:05 – we talk about comfort zone and how to get out of it 16:33 – how to deliver a speech and connect with the audience 19:02 – what’s the most powerful thing you can do during a speech 21:40 – talks about how to develop a culture of excellence in your company 22:31 – how she keeps a balance between work and life 25:00 – a piece of advice for all entrepreneurs Resources Mentioned During The Interview Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf Tweetables   “Determination is the ability to not give up even when things get harder.” – Click to Tweet! “You overcome fears by being aware of them not by pretending they don’t exist.” – Click to Tweet! I truly hope this interview left you feeling more empowered to find ways to grow your business but to also contribute to your local community as well. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

If you ever thought that you cannot learn anything about business from a chef, I invite you to think again. Today, I feature another young and inspiring entrepreneur who took life and business in her own hands and decided that she won’t stop until she becomes successful. Meet chef Kat Humphus. About Chef Kat Humphus Kat is an inspiring chef who decided to open her own recipes blog (SavoryMadeSimple.com) which lead to starting another business through which she delivers exquisite cuisine right to your doorstep (currently only in California). She opened up this business because she wants to bring stress-free cooking to people’s homes and to educate people on the importance of eating healthy and organic.  You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram for delicious pictures and updates. Spoiler AlertYou will NOT learn how to cook, but you will learn how to grow a business. Hit PLAY!   Video Version Favorite Articles From Her Blog When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person better. Since most of Kat’s articles are recipes, I’ve decided to not include any of that because you might not find them valuable as we talk about business. You can still visit her recipes page here. 7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Competing on Beat Bobby Flay 20 Random Facts About Chef Kat The Questions That I’ve Asked Kat NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? How did you manage to overcome those fears? What’s the purpose behind your business? How do you manage to donate 4 meals to Feeding America for every purchase? Why Feeding America? What are the positive and less positive aspects of owning a purpose driven business? Is the food organic? Are you helping the local farmers as well through your business? What are your ultimate goals with this business? Resources Mentioned During The Interview The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (one of my very favorite books) Michael Bernoff’s “Call to Action” Course Key Lessons “I was scared that I will have no idea of how to run a “real” business.” “A good way to overcome fear is by surrounding yourself with a positive community of people that can really help lift you up.” “I can’t say I am a perfectionist, maybe only at certain things. I am definitely more of an “is it almost perfect?” “Advice for entrepreneurs: keep going even when things get hard and be flexible.” I truly hope this interview left you feeling more empowered to find ways to grow your business but to also contribute to your local community as well. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

Super excited to announce today’s interview which I believe to be very well balanced between mindset and actual marketing strategies that you can apply to grow your business. Ever wondered what’s the secret behind building your list through Facebook ads? Today’s guest will explain you everything and much much more. Today’s guest is Amy Crane. Meet Amy Crane Amy is a super nice and creative person, and the founder of sociallabmarketing.com where she helps make Facebook ads easy for creative entrepreneurs. She’s the go-to person for anything Facebook Ads marketing related. You can find out more about her here. You can also follow her work on Facebook and Youtube – she has some really cool videos! Spoiler AlertYou will learn what's a good cost per conversion on Facebook from someone that is doing this for years so that you can stop looking for the next big formula. Hit PLAY! Liked this episode? Click here to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Video Version Favorite Articles From Amy’s Blog When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person even better. Here are my favorites: 6 Reasons Why Your Offer Isn’t Converting on Facebook Build Your List Faster With The NEW Lead Generation Ads 6 Ways Advanced Facebook Marketers Are Using Lookalike Audiences Freebies!!! I always ask for a freebie for you guys and Amy was super nice to offer you these free Facebook Ads Templates that you can access here. What You’ll Learn! Here are some key lessons you will learn by watching this interview: How did Amy go from owning a brick and mortar store to a super successful online business What was Amy’s biggest fear when she started out as an entrepreneur and how did she overcome that The biggest myth about fears and doubts in business What are the new brand awareness ads by Facebook and who needs them How to build your list through a freebie + Facebook advertising What’s a good dollar amount to pay per conversion on Facebook’s advertising platform What are some of the best platforms to host webinars on The Questions That I’ve Asked Amy NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? If you were to pick ONE thing that contributed the most to your success, what would it be? What are the new brand awareness ads by Facebook? Who needs them? Are they a distraction for small business owners or not? What is a good cost per conversion with Facebook ads? Webinar vs. a free ebook/video course. How do you deal with stressful and bad days? What’s your strategy? Resources Mentioned During The Interview WebinarJam Zoom.us Key Lessons “My first big fear with the business was failure – what if it doesn’t work?” “The most important thing is to keep putting a foot in front of the other, keep going.” – Click to Tweet! “Brand awareness ads are going to be shown to people that are more likely to pay attention to your business. They are better for people that have large email lists, a lot of website traffic, they are more established in their business and they have ad campaigns running.  These ads will help bring the cost down for all the other campaigns you are running!” “List building on Facebook is a great strategy when you do it the right way. It starts with a good offer and then making sure that you’re following up once people are on that list (to have autoresponders in place).”   My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

Well, hello there! Did you miss me? Haven’t published anything in almost a month because I was on vacation with limited email access for two weeks (which was awesome by the way) and then I prepared for a half-marathon which I finished and it felt awesome – see here. It’s funny how the Universe/God works because this interview came at the right moment for me when I was struggling with self-love and overwhelm, and I got answers to some crucial (at that moment) questions from a super successful coach. Have you ever found yourself in a position in which you realized that you kinda need to unlearn most of the concepts about life, business, self-love because you did not learn them from the right people? Well, this is what I felt for most of the month of March and it was not pretty, but it helped me GROW big time. But enough about me. Let’s talk about today’s guest – Jason Goldberg – who’s, easily, one of the coolest and wisest people I know. Spoiler AlertYou will learn Jason's exact process on building great presentations and he will blow your mind with his way of seeing life! Hit PLAY!   Video Version About Jason Goldberg Jason is a super successful coach, international speaker, host at “The Not So Serious Life” Show with Steve Chandler and host at Evercoach Mastercircle – a training program for coaches by Mindvalley. You can also follow him on Facebook (you’ll love his pictures, messages and passion for life). UPDATE: Watch Jason’s TEDx Talk on “How to Manufacture Fascination & Engineer Enthusiasm” (one of the catchiest titles ever) Favorite Episodes From His Show When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person even better. Here are my favorites episodes from “The Not So Serious Life” with Jason Goldberg & Steve Chandler: How Do I Keep my Momentum Going and Not Get Distracted by New Ideas? Why Do I Force Myself to Do Work I Don’t Enjoy When I Know What I Really Want to Do? How Do I Stay on The Path When it Seems Like I Am Making No Progress? How Do I Get Back to Feeling Really Good When I Lose The Feeling? The Questions That I’ve Asked Jason NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? How did you manage to overcome those fears? How does change work? How do you create a TED talk? What was your process? How many times did you exercise the talk before it was in its final stage? How can you deliver emotion through your speech? How can you connect with the audience on an emotional level? What lessons did you learn by doing this TEDx talk? What does it mean for you to be authentic, especially while delivering a speech? Resources Mentioned During The Interview Reinventing Yourself by Steve Chandler Loving What Is by Byron Katie Get Off Your Butt by Sean Stephenson Key Lessons “Anytime we start something new, it’s going to seem big and scary. None of us are immune to this – it’s the human condition.” “I look at the negative feelings or the things that bring us stress, not as something that is meant to be overcome or alleviated, but as something to be embraced and welcomed.” “The simplicity of challenging and questioning the thoughts that naturally just occur in our mind is the most powerful practice that I’ve ever done.” “I believe transformation is both instant and a life-long process meaning that the understanding can happen very quick.” – Click to tweet! “Instead of always looking for fascination outside of us, let’s try to manufacture it from the inside out, as a moment by moment choice, as a decision.” I truly hope this interview left you feeling more appreciation and love for yourself. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

This is one of those interviews you never thought you will ever have, especially when you’re just starting out. I’ve chatted with this episode’s guest for the first time on Twitter (August 2015) and, a simple question turned into a full blown conversation which, later on, gave me the confidence to ask for an interview. He is such a kind man and I am sure you will love what he has to share. About David Henzel David is the co-founder of MaxCDN (a content delivery network headquartered in Los Angeles) and he also blogs over at DavidHenzel.com about life, happiness and business. To give you an idea of the size of the company – they speed up over 6 million websites, have over 60 employees all over the world and power websites like: 9gag, Kodak, Garmin, The Next Web & many more. You can also follow him on Twitter or Instagram (you’ll love his branded pictures).   Spoiler AlertYou will learn the one quote that helped David act out of love instead of fear. David also shares his morning routine that starts at 5:30am! Hit PLAY! Video Version Favorite Articles From David’s Blog When my guests have blogs, I like to feature three articles that I liked the most, to give you more value and get to know the person even better. Here are my favorites: The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Life (5 chapters & probably over 3,000 words of pure awesomeness) A Simple Cold Email That Makes Networking Easy (free email template included – it’s so simple it will blow your mind) How to Use Pain to Become a Stronger Person (vulnerability, acceptance and all kinds of other great stuff)   The Questions That I’ve Asked David NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. Tell us about your story and why did you choose to become an entrepreneur. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? Work – life balance. How do you manage to run a super successful business and also have a family? How do you deal with perfectionism on a day to day basis? What advice do you have for fellow entrepreneurs? You are writing a book, right? Can you share some ideas? How do you deal with stressful and bad days? What’s your strategy? You are a recovering introvert. How did you change? What has worked for you? Resources Mentioned During The Interview Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill Key Lessons If you sell something out of love – if you sell a product that somebody really needs, you fulfill a need for that person. If, however, you sell out of fear, the predominant thought in your mind would be “how much money will I make”. People are much more likely to buy something if you sell out of love. Work – Life balance: clear down the roles and responsibilities and you have no more tension. The main idea is to blend these two together. You have to get this aligned and discuss what you want out of life. Have patience and get to perfection over time, otherwise, things will just not launch. If you can just accept a situation no matter how bad it is, then you can act. Otherwise, you just react.   Hope you’re feeling more confident in acting out of love instead of fear, but allow it time to become a habit and watch how you’re life is slowly changing for the better. My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

I know what you’re thinking “these interview series are getting more serious with every guest” and I have to tell you that I’ve put my soul into creating them and presenting them to you. Today, it’s all about fears, perfectionism, mentors and successful book marketing with my guest, and friend, Alex Echols. About Alex Echols He is a best-selling author for entrepreneurs and individuals who want to create profitable online businesses closely related to their passion. You can find out more about him and follow his work at alexechols.com or over at his new venture ultimatebizbuilders.com (catch the webinar on March 24th about building a business from your passions!) Did I mention that Alex has worked with companies like DreamWorks, TEDx, IMAX, Paramount or Mindvalley?! Spoiler AlertYou will learn the strategy that he and other influencers are using to promote their books and it's super effective! Hit PLAY! Video Version   Get His Book: Two Week Notice Less than a year ago, Alex published a book (not his first one, watch the interview to learn why) together with Andrew Gottlieb and Sulinya Ramanan. The book is a user-friendly guide to discovering your passion and building a successful business around it. I’ll be honest: I got the book, but I haven’t read it all, but what I read was fantastic especially for young entrepreneurs like myself. You can purchase the book on amazon.com! The Questions That I’ve Asked Alex NOTE: these were not the only questions of the interview, but the questions that started the conversation. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you first started on this path of entrepreneurship? Who inspires you? Who can you say were your mentors? Direct or indirect, it does not matter How do you deal with a bad or stressful day? How do you deal with failure? (you’ll love his reply!) How do you deal with perfectionism on a day to day basis? What advice do you have for fellow entrepreneurs? In your book “The Two Week Notice” you talk about discovering your passion. What would you say are the fundamental steps for doing so? What does it mean to write a book? How much time should you allow yourself? What would you say are the biggest myths of writing a book? What marketing strategy played the most important role in the success of your book? Resources Mentioned During The Interview The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard The Shift by Wayne Dyer Lewis Howes   Key Lessons Most important doubts and mindset blocks that he had “am I good enough”, “do I have the right resources”, “do I have the money”, “was I old enough”. His first mentors while growing up were his parents and his sister. “One of the most powerful things that mentors can help you with is to see.” The fundamental step in living a wonderful life, is discovering true passion. While working on discovering your passion, you need to put in the work, take action, try new things, jobs and eventually you will find the one that feels right. In order to successfully market a book, you need brand ambassadors, aka people that love you and are more than happy to promote your book.   Alex is young, super inspiring and an example for all youngsters out there doubting themselves if they should pursue entrepreneurship or not. It is possible and it can be FUN! My goal is for you to always get at least one big idea from these interviews. I’d love to know what resonated with you the most (in a comment below).

Today, I get to feature another inspiring entrepreneur and one of my favorite people from which I’ve learned A LOT even if she doesn’t know how much of a big impact she’s made in my life.   About Julia “Juju” Hook Julia Hook has been helping companies build brand identities for the past 25 years and you can follow her work over at strategicjuju.com. She also launched an online course that promises to make your brand unforgettable and is currently accepting new students. Check it out at unforgettableu.com Spoiler AlertLearn the difference between the brand story and back story + WHY one is more important than the other. Hit PLAY!   Video version Freebies From Julia The Anatomy of a Brand – free download! 10 Steps to Building a Brand – free download! Great Reads From Juju’s Blog Julia is an amazing writer and I don’t know how she does it, but she publishes an article twice per week and they are not 400 words long. I’ve scanned through her blog and selected these three articles for you that are super valuable: Six Rookie Mistakes that Turn Starters into Quitters Why You Should NEVER Lower Your Rate How Do You Deal With Failure? The Questions Among other stuff, these were the main questions in our conversation. Tell us a bit about yourself and about your story, how did you started and, more importantly, why did you started. What were some of the fears and doubts you had when you started out as an entrepreneur? How did you get to know yourself better, your body and listen to what your intuition is telling you? Can you recommend an exercise, a book? How do you deal with failure, bad days or days when you feel like not doing anything? Who are your mentors? What makes a good brand besides color, logo and business cards, of course? If you were to pick just one, what would be the most important aspect of a brand? What is the anatomy of a good story?   Resources The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (via amazon.com)   Key Takeaways Initially, as an entrepreneur, you don’t get the luxury of choosing your clients, mostly because you don’t know with whom you’d like to work with, but also because you need to make money in order to grow the business. “The concept of fixing yourself indicates, in some way, that you are broken.” “I don’t believe anymore that I need to fix anything at myself and that’s a tremendous weight off my shoulders. It’s not egotistical.” “Comparison is a thief. We compare to other people and it robs us of our self-esteem, our ability to move forward and it robs us of the ability to see ourselves clearly.” “The impostor syndrome was one of the biggest mindset blocks I had.” “Balance is a practice. Entrepreneurship is a practice. Everything is life is a practice.” “Perfectionism can torture you, but it’s also the driving force behind your success.” The brand story is more important than the back story. The back story is your story and its point is to validate your expertise.   Hope that you’re feeling a bit more relaxed after watching this interview, not trying to fix yourself that much, but I also hope that you’re walking away with at least one big idea about branding that you can implement this week. Julia has a way of making branding fun and easy to understand. Julia has a way of making branding fun and easy to understand, doesn’t she?! Had an “AHA! Moment” while watching this interview? Share it with me in the comments section below!

Welcome! This article is a first in two ways: first article published on this new website of mine and first video interview (which turned out to be only audio). The purpose of these interviews is to feature inspiring entrepreneurs and talk about some broad topics like their journey, fears and doubts, perfectionism, but to also talk about their area of expertise. In order to raise your excitement for what’s to come, here are some of the topics that you will learn about by watching these interviews: branding (in today’s interview) SEO (search engine optimization) Facebook ads & marketing list building funnels book marketing content marketing webinars networking and building great relationships becoming a great writer etc.   Podcast/Audio Version Video Version About Kevin Stimpson Kevin Stimpson owns (together with his wife, Devona) a full-service boutique branding and creative agency in San Diego, California called Strive & Grind and is one of the most inspiring and motivated people that I personally know. The Questions That I’ve Asked Tell us a bit about your story and why did you choose the path of entrepreneurship. What were some of the fears & blocks that you had when you started out as an entrepreneur? What does it mean to be a perfectionist to you? Was it ever a problem for you? If yes, how do you manage to keep it under control? We all have bad days, we all go through failures and disappointments, what’s your strategy? How do you deal with bad or stressful days? I believe that everyone needs a mentor, a coach if they are serious about succeeding, about making a living out of their business. Who are your mentors? Who inspires you? You are part of some amazing communities & mastermind groups, what would you say is the best way to connect with someone that you admire? What’s one book that played a very important role in your life? What would you say are some very important aspects that a brand needs to have to become successful or to be taken seriously? What do you do in your free time? What do you do when you are not working?   Resources From The Interview DevonaStimpson.com – find out more about her work and even purchase apparel, accessories or canvas print Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (via amazon.com) Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon Hill (via amazon.com) Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (via amazon.com) John Lee Dumas from EOFIRE.com   Key Takeaways “I saw entrepreneurship as my way to freedom.” – Click to Tweet “I love creating – that’s my biggest passion.” “My biggest fear when I first started out as an entrepreneur was the fear of unknown – of not knowing if it’s going to work out or not.” “A big block that I’ve encountered was not knowing where to start.” Kevin started his first business at 23-24 years old. Being a perfectionist was a problem for him as well because they did want everything to be perfect. Later on, they’ve learned that it’s an iterative process. “I deal with bad days by thinking about what tomorrow’s going to look like and by thinking about how far I’ve come.” “You build a relationship with someone by asking how can I help you instead of how can you help me.”   Kevin & Devona’s Wall of Mentors   Conclusion Entrepreneurship is, by no means, just fun and rainbows, but it can definitely lead to freedom. This interview is, hopefully, only the beginning of some great talks with other inspiring and successful entrepreneurs. Was this interview inspiring to you? Share it with your friends via email or on social media.