How do you build the courage to keep walking in the dark when there's so much uncertainty? Ruth Soukup, blogger, best-selling author, and podcast host of Do It Scared had hit rock bottom in her struggle with mental health. But she took step by step to pull herself out, and eventually run a 7-figure business. She sheds a light on the best practices for entrepreneurs, including how to set a price that serves you and your customers, how to build your team from your very first hire, how to free your...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 22
What does it mean to be boss? How can you create a life that your work supports, and not the other way around? Being Boss founders Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon are the masterminds behind the highly acclaimed Being Boss Podcast, the global Being Boss community, and now they have a book to spread their boss wisdom! These powerhouse ladies share their best tips on how to set boundaries, how to get clear about what you want, why taking your slice of success helps everyone else, and why you sh...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 21
How do you gain clarity and say yes to your true calling? Jessica Huie, author, MBE recipient, and esteemed entrepreneur was caught in the whirlwind of enormous success - but she still felt broken and unhappy inside. Find out how she stripped back the layers to reconnect to her true self, how to get soul conscious and nurture your soul, and how to arrest your old habits that hold you back from your unlimited potential. - Thanks BetaBrand! Get 20% off at betabrand.com and use promo code dreamjob....
May 14, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 20
How do you prepare to make the jump? When do you know you're ready? Author Mike Lewis took his own leap from a stable financial job to a traveling pro squash player, and then to the founder of When To Jump - a community that inspires and instructs people all around the world to make that major change towards the career of their dreams. Find out the four steps to follow before your jump, why you need to find your one north star, and how simply envisioning your full potential can lead to unbelieva...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Is it possible that many artists are far from starving? Are all successful artists truly an original? Debunk the myths about "real artists" with best-selling author and blogger Jeff Goins, who built the bridge of his writing career with a few essential steps - and a ton of commitment. He shares how much time you should dedicate to marketing your craft, why you need to identify who you are, when you should (and shouldn't) be stubborn, and how to cultivate an apprentice-patron relationship with so...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
What's the secret to a life of joy? Martha Beck, best-selling author, speaker, and life coach reveals the simple, yet often forgotten solution to the thing that makes us happy. She also explains how to recognize your essential self vs. your social self, why your definition of "everyone" creates a huge roadblock, and why you should do nothing. - Thanks Slack! Slack: Where work happens. Go to slack.com to learn more. - Thank you Blue Apron! Get $30 OFF —WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to BlueApron.com...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
What essential ingredients do you need before you start pursuing your passion? Cathy walks you through the main steps that will clarify what work you should share with the world, and how you can make it a reality. Learn about the different ways to determine your ikigai, strategies to define and discover your audience, types of content you can create, and methods to turn your outreach pitches into valuable offers. - Sign up for the Creative Workroom 3-Month Mentorship Course! http://www.thecreati...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 16
How can you start kicking ass in your career, your finances, and your unlimited potential? Best-selling author Jen Sincero was broke and miserable at age 40, but she realized she had the power to change this reality - so she did. She shares the strategies to finding your inner badass, including why you need to ditch your familiar beliefs, how fear paves the path to your desires, why you should surrender in the midst of progress, and how to beat your issues with wealth by writing a letter to mone...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 15
How can you find the followers, customers, the audience who want what you have to offer? What information should you know about your target market? Cathy shares the tactics to tailor your service to your core community, the exercise to pinpoint which values you and your tribe have in common, and the steps to ensure that you're continually solving a problem for your audience. - Join the Find Your Niche Challenge! https://cathyheller.lpages.co/findyournichechallenge/ - Thanks Weebly! Go to weebly....
Apr 02, 2018•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
How can we "see" others to help solve their problems? Why should you prioritize interactions over passions? Seth Godin - best-selling author, entrepreneur, blogger, and host of the podcast Akimbo has spent decades exploring and understanding the world of marketing. Find out his innovative insights on how to create your own story that speaks to an audience, whether you should love the work you do vs. do what you love, and how to turn your creative pursuit into a valuable scarcity that solves a pr...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 13
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) is one of the most recognizable faces on screen, but her career wasn't an overnight success. How did the years of small acting gigs and endless day jobs train her to become the phenomenal actress she is today? Jenna shares some of the most important lessons from her new book, "The Actor's Life," including how to transform rejection into positive perspective, how to self-assess and improve your work, and how to follow the signs - even if they lead you ...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We're sharing a new podcast that we think you'll love! On Safe For Work, hosts Liz Dolan and Matt Ritter help you make the big decisions, sort through the small stuff, and get more fulfillment from your work life. Subscribe to Safe For Work on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. wondery.fm/day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Mar 17, 2018•12 min
How do you launch a product with minimal complications? What do your customers actually want, other than a solution? How can you maximize your productivity when there's so much to do? Steph Crowder, business coach and host of the Courage & Clarity Podcast shares her inspirational and tactical advice on the 3 phases of constructing a business, prioritizing your growth-based vs. administrative responsibilities, and creating a need for your product with stories about "the why behind the why." -...
Mar 12, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What essential ingredients will kickstart your creative business? How do you begin to create content and find your ideal audience? Christina Scalera, attorney, founder of The Contract Shop, and host of the Creative Empire Podcast has the insights on constructing your dream career - and making it legal. She shares her best tips on how to give your audience both what they want and what they need, how to increase revenue by working less, why a little vanity can be healthy, and how to change your "b...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 10
How can we change our relationship and habits with money? How much should be in your bank before you quit that day job? Hilary Hendershott, certified financial planner and host of Profit Boss Radio shares her best advice on building wealth - including how to set a price on your product, why you need automated systems, and how to reconfigure your limiting beliefs so everything can become financially possible. Thanks to LeTote! Go to Letote.com and enter promo code DREAMJOB at checkout for 50% off...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Lisa Loeb - Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, author, and philanthropist struck major success with her platinum hit song "Stay". But the red carpet events and makeup trailers still left her unfulfilled. How did she reconnect with her values and incorporate them in her work? She shares how she refocuses her purpose and attitude in the low moments, when you should let people label you, and why we should strike up more conversations with strangers. Thanks to Daily Harvest! Go to dail...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How can you transform adversity into a gift? Author, TED speaker, podcaster, and firefighter Shelli Varela didn't let her 5'2" frame or the naysayers extinguish her dreams of becoming a female firefighter in a male-dominated career. But how did she break down the physical and mental barriers? She explains the steps to understanding fear, changing your story, and discovering your life's purpose through passion, curiosity, and feeling. Thanks eHarmony! Get a free month with eHarmony when they sign...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
How can you build income by teaching your creative passion? How does that affect your identity as an artist? Cathy shares the 7 essential ingredients to launch your course, including how to organize your lessons with valuable content, where you can teach your talents, how to find students, and how to jump over the inevitable hurdles that pop up along the way. - Grab the free cheatsheet on How to Teach What You Love! https://dont-keep-your-day-job.mykajabi.com/how-to-teach-cheat-sheet - Thank you...
Jan 29, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
How do you set a price on doing what you love? Why must every business solve a problem? Christy Wright - author, Dave Ramsey personality, and business coach - created Business Boutique to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with actionable steps for turning their idea into a small business. She shares her sage advice on how to determine your value proposition, how to build your dream job with limited time and money, which questions will identify your strengths, and how to lose the weight of fear by e...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We all have insecurities about our value, but Lori Harder - author, fitness expert, and host of the Earn Your Happy podcast is on a mission to help people feed their voice of worth. So how can you stop the self-sabotage? How do you lose the heavy weight of excuses? Pick up Lori's best tips on building a support system, unpacking the layers to your deepest fears, and completely committing to the experiences that make us our full selves. Thank you LeTote! Go to Letote.com/SELECT to start. Enter pr...
Jan 15, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How can you turn your idea into income? Why do we all need a side hustle? Chris Guillebeau, author, blogger, and host of the podcast, Side Hustle School is the expert on leading a life of non-conformity. He shares how he and other people around the world have transformed their hobbies into offers, how to identify and maximize your existing strengths, and why there's a power in giving up. Thank you Aaptiv! New members get 50% off annual membership at http://www.aaptiv.com/DREAMJOB. Thanks Slack! ...
Jan 08, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Happy 2018! So you've got the "New Year, New You" dream in mind, but how can you actually stick to your resolutions? How can you create actionable, achievable goals that will lead you towards your purpose? Cathy shares her best tips on making this year a success, including what questions will help define your goals, where to find accountability, why failed attempts aren't failures, and which simple trick has been proven to result in a healthier, wealthier, and happier you. Get your free New Year...
Jan 01, 2018•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In celebration of the holidays, we revisit this year's top moments from some of our favorite guests, including Bobbi Brown, Saul Blinkoff, Jonathan Adler, and many more! It's a holiday gift full of our guests' best advice and stories on courage, failure, hustle, rejection, growth - and as always, inspiration to pursue your creative dream. Thanks to Aaptiv! New members get 50% off annual membership http://www.aaptiv.com/DREAMJOB. Thanks Slack! Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at slack.com....
Dec 25, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 51
How do you switch careers without the fear? How can a non-linear career path whet your creative appetite? Nancy Kruger Cohen has worked as an art director and a brand consultant, but she found the sweet spot as Mouth.com's co-founder and chief creative officer. She shares the success stories of their popular artisanal food sellers, the aspects of conveying your brand, the benefits of mentorship programs, and the importance of taking things a little less seriously. Share your success story with u...
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 50
How can you get more done with limited time? Why do we procrastinate on our biggest goals? What time hacks can you use right now to start working on the dream? Cathy helps you tackle that self-sabotaging procrastination with tips on how to approach intimidating projects, schedule a productive week, and recharge your batteries when you feel burned out. Thank you Freshbooks! Get a 30 day free trial by going to FreshBooks.com/dreamjob and enter Don't Keep Your Day Job in the “How Did You Hear About...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 49
Why should you open an Etsy store? What can you learn from the top sellers on Etsy? Kruti Patel Goyal, Etsy's General Manager of Seller Services, explains what you need to start your Etsy business (hint - not a lot!), how to sell on Etsy with success, and why your story is your brand's defining factor in any marketplace. Get your free Etsy cheat sheet! https://dont-keep-your-day-job.mykajabi.com/etsy-shop-cheat-sheet Grab your tickets to Cathy's event in Los Angeles http://bit.ly/2iATiUy Thank y...
Dec 04, 2017•59 min•Season 1Ep. 48
How can you set higher goals, but also make them more attainable? How does a brand become a business? Jenna Kutcher, photographer, educator, and host of the Goal Digger podcast shares the 5 core pillars of her business strategy, tips on tackling anxiety, and the steps you must take before quitting your day job. Join Cathy in Los Angeles on December 7! http://bit.ly/2zFnjd9 Thanks to ShipStation! Try it FREE for 30 days and get an additional month free – with code DREAMJOB. Thank you Freshbooks! ...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 47
What does it mean to have gratitude? How can you be happier by being thankful? Binny Freedman, lecturer and inspirational educator shares how he's stayed grateful through dark moments, why purpose is the key to gratitude, and how you can find something to be thankful for every single day. Join the check-in call on Tuesday, November 21 at 9:30 am PST https://cathyheller.lpages.co/holiday-season-check-in-call/ Thanks to SkillShare! Get a month of unlimited access -- absolutely FREE at www.skillsha...
Nov 20, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 46
How can money be a guilty free goal? How do you pursue a single passion when you have so many interests? Are you following the most practical goals to your dream job? Cathy answers these questions and more, including how to be a squeaky wheel, whether or not your business needs Facebook, and how to build your clientele beyond just one. Thank you FabFitFun! Get $10 off your first box with promo code dreamjob. Thanks to Bon Appetit! Go to bonappetit.com/getBA and use promo code: dreamjob for a spe...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Everyone has 24 hours in the day, but how can we maximize that time to increase productivity? What tools and steps build most efficient, disciplined, and focused mindset? Carey Bentley, co-founder of the productivity program Life Hack Boot Camp shares her best tips on improving time management, making smart decisions, putting practice into action, and finding your life’s mission. Get the free cheat sheet at https://dont-keep-your-day-job.mykajabi.com/productivity-cheat-sheet Thanks Blue Apron! G...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 44
