Implementing new systems, procedures, or changes in a business can be really challenging. We easily get stuck in perfection and miss the opportunity to move forward. Today, we want you to get over the fear of the perfection trap and getting things wrong and instead, lean into trying new things. In this episode we talk about the perfection trap and the areas where we see business owners get paralyzed. Entrepreneurs face this real fear of making a mistake, but what if you could start from where yo...
Nov 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 327
When we hear prosperity and abundance, we feel excited to tap into it. As speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs, we want to be successful in business. But, what if we could be even more successful than we imagine? In this episode, Samantha chats with Emma Purcell, who helps people to consciously create their life from the core of who they are here to be, and discover the key to their prosperity. If you want to dive deeper on who you are and find your genius, this episode is for you. WHAT YOU’LL D...
Nov 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 326
As speakers, coaches and podcasters, many of us have a hard time clearly articulating our message and having that message clearly understood. Thoughts come flying into our heads, and we suddenly don’t know what to talk about, or how to explain something succinctly. In this episode, Samantha chats with Lewis Chaney who mentors speakers about getting to the damn point. Lewis believes that effective communication starts with talking about something that will grab your listener’s attention and keep ...
Nov 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 325
Does creating the one page marketing plan in three days or less sound appealing to you? We know you really want to have your plan sorted in a flash, and whilst it may sound difficult, it is absolutely possible. In this episode, Samantha is joined by Mostafa Hosseini. He helps coaches, consultants and experts formulate their one-page marketing plan in three days or less. He implements the 6-step process to ensure that business owners are aware of their objectives. And as Mostafa explains, it all ...
Nov 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 324
Even before civilizations were established, humans have always loved playing games. We like to engage ourselves in various forms of entertainment, and a good example of this in the business space, are the quizzes we see online. In this episode, Samantha chats with Molly Mandelberg, a master of content creation and online marketing. Molly shares an effective strategy for building her email list - using quizzes. The quizzes she creates are not the usual “which Disney princess are you? Or what kind...
Nov 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 323
Some coaches really don’t enjoy sales calls; it can feel intimidating and your prospect may feel like they’re on the witness stand. It’s helpful to understand that the path to success starts with your prospect feeling comfortable and safe to disclose any information during the call. In this episode, Samantha is joined by Nikki Rausch, a trainer, speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of Sales Maven. Nikki has been helping business owners refine the skills and mindset needed to finally fee...
Oct 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 322
As entrepreneurs, we’re big dreamers and are continually coming up with big ideas. Big Projects that we want to complete. However, we’re always busy and some of these projects that we want to complete get pushed to the bottom of our to-do list and those “someday when” projects never get actioned. But, what if you had the personal resources to get started and execute your “Someday When” projects? In this episode, Samantha is joined by Kristin Swanson, a coach, consultant, and breast cancer surviv...
Oct 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 321
If you want to build your authority and position yourself as the trusted thought leader that people turn to, speaking from stages is one of the best ways to achieve your goal. If you’re a coach, expert, or course creator, speaking helps you build your authority, your audience, and your influence. In this episode, Samantha is joined by Con Koutsikas, a public speaking and communications expert, and host of his podcast, ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’. He is passionate about helping business...
Oct 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 320
Enrolling new clients is one of the most challenging things for many entrepreneurs and business owners. Asking people to join you on a quick call can cause friction if not offered at the right point of your conversation. So today we want you to consider stop chasing leads and try this instead... So, what do you need to do to attract new leads consistently into your business every week? In this episode we talk about lead generation and specifically, what you can do to attract new leads instead of...
Oct 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 319
If your business is doing well financially, diversifying is something that you should consider. Gaining more financial freedom through share trading could be for you. Trading may seem like a complicated concept but our guest, Louise Bedford, a trading and behavioral finance expert, says it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Louise shares how she got started in trading and her methods of how to be a successful trader. Trading allows people to earn extra income, which in turn allows peo...
Oct 17, 2021•50 min•Ep. 318
It’s very easy to get caught up spending time on tasks and projects that don’t shift the needle in our business. Doing these tasks can sometimes turn into bad habits, making it feel harder or more complicated than it needs to be. Today we’re going to discuss how to simplify your business. Business is simple but it’s not easy, so in this episode, we discuss a way to simplify your business and what to do to achieve higher revenue without taking away your enjoyment. We talked about how to take a lo...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 317
It’s crucial for every entrepreneur to know the areas to focus on to scale up the business. Although there is no set formula, it always begins with knowing the pain points of your customers and how you can be of service. In this episode, Samantha is joined by the founder and CEO of Founder Space, Steve Hoffman popularly known as Captain Hoff. He shares what he has learned over the years from starting multiple businesses, to where he is now, helping startups find investors and launching. Steve is...
Oct 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 316
From many years in business, we’ve experienced many high and low points and learned what strategies work and what doesn’t. But what if we had to start over from scratch? In this episode, we share what we would do differently if we had to start over again and discuss four value points to get any business off the ground and making money in the shortest amount of time. We discuss the simple strategies that don’t require the use of advanced or expensive technology so you can get to market as quickly...
Oct 06, 2021•23 min•Ep. 315
Most of us reach a point in our lives where money and recognition are no longer the key indicators of success. This is exactly what happened to today’s guest, Vince Warnock. In this episode, Vince shares his unexpected journey from working in a corporate role for many years to discovering and transitioning into the coaching industry. Despite being financially successful in the corporate world, Vince felt like something was missing in his life. He felt like he was living in a bubble where he ques...
Oct 03, 2021•57 min•Ep. 314
Today is International Podcast Day, a day to celebrate the power of podcasting. In this episode, I’m joined by my husband and founder of Your Podcast Concierge, Leon Flitton, to join me to share what we love about podcasting. This is a celebration of the inspiring and hard working podcasters that we know and love. Whether you’re a podcaster yourself, you enjoy listening to podcasts, or you want to start your own show, today is about sharing the love of all things podcasting. Click here to go to ...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 313
The old saying “the numbers don’t lie” applies to all businesses. It’s a critical factor to monitor exactly where the company’s money is going. Unfortunately, most business owners don’t understand their numbers or their cashflow situation, hence it leads to business failure. In this episode, Samantha is joined by Octavia Conner from ‘Say Yes To Profits’. Octavia shares why knowing your numbers helps you manage your business better, and where exactly you find these ‘numbers’. Through her real-lif...
Sep 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 312
If you want to build your visibility and your authority, being featured as a podcast guest is a valuable strategy to amplify your message. In this episode, Samantha shares how to get booked on more podcasts, so you can increase your reach, and attract more clients. Join Samantha as she discusses her five-step framework so you get booked on more podcasts to boost your visibility and authority. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The five-step framework to secure more podcast opportunities (03:3...
Sep 22, 2021•17 min•Ep. 311
Creating an impact on existing and new clients is important to most business owners. This is also the main reason why some entrepreneurs are reluctant to jump into the business automation pool. They think automation means losing the high-touch personal experience that clients value. In this episode, Samantha is joined by the founder and CEO of Work Smarter Digital, Mary Sue Dahill. They talk about how you can level up your business by using automation. You may think that automation is all about ...
Sep 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 310
Think of your business as a vehicle that lets you go anywhere you want. Now, in order for you to get to your destination, you have to make sure that your vehicle is running fast, effectively, and efficiently. As you go on your adventure, your role as a business owner becomes clear - to look for patterns that help in reducing resources and yet produce better outcomes. One structured way to do this is via automation. In this episode, Samantha and Tim talk about essential automations you need to im...
Sep 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 309
Whether you think you like sales or not, they are a necessary part of business. But sales aren’t just about “making the sale”. It’s about people, building relationships, and solving problems. Before entering the world of sales, ask yourself what your intention is. Are you trying to help people or are you trying to get something from them? In this episode, Samantha chats with her good friend Darren Mitchell. They talk about sales and why it’s tagged as the ultimate form of service. You can expect...
Sep 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 308
It can get frustrating when you feel you’re not where you’re supposed to be. This affects us all at one time or another. It may come from the fact that your business is taking up too much of your time, team members not being aligned with your goals, revenue is not at par with your expectations or things are just feeling like a grind. In this episode, we share the four key areas why your business may not be working out as well as you’d like. A lot of factors may be involved, but it could be that ...
Sep 13, 2021•16 min•Ep. 307
Do you feel like you’re ready to take your business and your life to the next level? But you’re feeling stuck, or like something is holding you back? As we all know, business success isn’t a straight line but a rollercoaster ride and it requires you to hang on for your life. However, by understanding and utilising the Law of Attraction, manifesting money and abundance can come easily. In this episode, I’m joined by Sandy Forster. Sandy discovered the Law of Attraction at a time in her life when ...
Sep 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 306
The global pandemic has affected people both negatively and positively. Back at the beginning of the pandemic, many people were talking about “the new normal? The new normal isn’t something in the future… it’s here right now. In this episode, we discuss how the new normal is influencing business, and how we are handling the changes that need to happen. To stay relevant, business owners are now required to offer their products and services in a digital manner, and one of the products that has ris...
Sep 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 305
Referrals offer huge leverage in growing your business. They can significantly increase your sales and grow your brand. But just how powerful are referrals for our marketing strategy? What benefits does it bring to our business? If you’re excited about learning how referrals work, you’re in for a treat. In this episode, Paul Higgins joins me and shares valuable insights on how to increase your sales through referral programs. He’ll talks about where to start and how to ask for referrals the righ...
Sep 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 304
Do you feel stuck with your current content creating strategy? Are you unsure of what to do next? In this episode, Tim and I talk about content creation. There are four key types of content that you can create. Interestingly, if you have the framework, creating content becomes simple. When creating your content, you need to educate, create value, connect with your audience, and use video. However, the question raised by one of his clients was, “But I’m not sure what to create next?” This is wher...
Sep 12, 2021•17 min•Ep. 303
Social media can be a minefield of spammy sales messages, and one of the platforms getting a bad rap right now is LinkedIn. With that being said, LinkedIn is the largest professional network online. So how can we use it to generate leads? In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Osborn who shares his expertise on how to use LinkedIn to create leads in a more professional way. It’s about changing your perspective before you land on the platform, because people come to LinkedIn to do business. Are you...
Aug 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 302
Do you feel like your team is underperforming? To build and grow an effective team, there needs to be a certain amount of accountability on both sides. As the business owner, it’s up to you to share the vision of where your business is heading. Imagine yourself as the bus driver and your team members as passengers. You need to share your vision and values with your team, to ensure your team members are all heading in the same direction. If you jump out of the bus, your team can’t go any further ...
Aug 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 301
Podcasting gives us the opportunity to create a huge impact and with the craziness of the world right now, it’s now more important than ever to create a positive impact. Congratulations, you’ve started your podcast! But have you thought about how to grow your podcast? What strategies can you implement to build your audience? In this episode, I’m joined by Adam Schaeuble. He helps podcasters love their show like a hobby but build it like a business. Adam is blessed with a podcast voice, so I’m su...
Aug 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 300
As you grow, you can’t continue to do everything on your own in business. The hardest part in building a team is with the first hire or making the decision to let go of something. But once you realize how awesome it feels to delegate something from your plate, there’s no problem moving forward. Do you find managing people challenging? If so, I’ve been in your shoes. I swore I didn’t want a team again, and believed I wasn’t great at managing a team. I didn’t have a system, I didn’t have boundarie...
Aug 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 299
The internet is noisy, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get your message to the right people. But, is that really so? The biggest challenge for coaches, course creators, and experts is standing out. And no-one wants to be the worlds best kept secret. Fortunately, there’s something that you can do about the cognitive bias happening online. What’s even better, it has nothing to do with external forces. The secret is within you. In this episode, I am joined by Glenn Allen who shares how ...
Aug 08, 2021•31 min•Ep. 298