Is your business running your life, or are you running your business? Today’s guest, Traci Scherck, joins me to discuss giving yourself permission in all facets of your life. Permission to enjoy your personal life. Permission to be an entrepreneur and not work yourself to death 60 hours a week. Or perhaps giving yourself permission to ask for help. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedI...
Sep 17, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Many people have experienced disappointment in their professional lives, but not as many are able to spin that into profit. Today’s guest, Hank Ebeling, has known what he wanted to do from the start and managed to turn losing a corporate position into an opportunity that allowed him to open not one, but two of his own locations for his business. Learning from his past experiences gave him the push he needed to take action on what he was truly interested in. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Faceb...
Sep 10, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 69
I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Tammy Helfrich, who is a life coach, author, and all around awesome human being. Check out our discussion on finding what resonates with us and our energy, and how we put that energy into finding our people. There are always people out there who are just waiting for what we offer! Guest Resources Website Book - Unapologetic LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on ...
Sep 03, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Putting your all into your business can be exhausting, now imagine putting your all into multiple businesses. There are only so many things you can do at once, so how does today’s guest, Scott Nicholson, juggle owning so many brands at one time? By focusing on what is in front of him, and being confident in the teams he has built for each endeavor, Scott is a successful leader to friends and family members involved in the business. Guest Resouces Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Instagram For...
Aug 26, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Whether you’re trying to climb the ladder in the corporate world or building up your own business, have you ever actually asked yourself what you want? Is the direction you’re going in really right for you? Doug Brown is an amazing coach whose business shares many similarities with Erin’s, and today they’re here to tackle those very questions around achieving what you want. Guest Resources FREE GIFT Website LinkedIn Facebook doug@summit-success.com Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash You...
Aug 20, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 66
While finally getting to a solid place in your business is exciting, it’s important not to get too comfortable. Our guest today, Sara Clark-Williams, has been in life and career coaching for women since 2008 but shares with us a time when she had to take a step back and listen to the lessons she had taught so many others. Guest Resources: Facebook LinkedIn Website Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTu...
Aug 13, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 65
For decades Pat Miller went by a different name in the radio broadcasting world. And not just did he go by a different name, he felt like he was simply “playing the role” he was supposed to in his career. After leaving to pursue his true passions, Pat found that not only was it difficult to start going by his real name, he also soon realized the amount of courage it took to show up as your true self. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. ...
Aug 06, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Lots of entrepreneurs are not doing what they originally imagined for their career. So how do you make that change, take that leap? Today’s guest, Toni Harris Taylor, talks about how she took those crucial steps for her business. Sometimes the baby steps are the drastic steps, as long as you’re moving forward, you’re good. Guest Resources Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Insta...
Jul 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Many entrepreneurs struggle with prioritizing all the various tasks that come with owning a business. Today’s guest, Patty Block, is here to tell us how proper pricing of your services will solve a lot of these problems. And that knowing your worth isn’t necessarily the same thing as knowing your value. Patty has an awesome story to share and I’m excited for you to hear it! Guest Resources LinkedIn Website My Revenue Roadblocks Quiz Facebook Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash ...
Jul 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Having a marketable skill does not inherently mean you know how to grow a business. What if this has been not only your plan, but your dream, for years? And when you’ve always been completely independent, how do you take that step to reach out for help from someone else? Our guest today, Caitlin Kelly, tells us how she knew it was time to do something different for her business in order to grow. Guest Resources Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your ...
Jul 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 61
When a corporate job is killing your spirit, leaving it behind to start your entrepreneurial journey seems like a no-brainer. But what if your corporate job is great? You work for a good company, with awesome people. Well today’s guest, Tricia Senzel, is here to tell us how she made that difficult decision to leave her good corporate job to enter the world of coaching, and how she’s fine-tuned her business in just three years. Guest Resources LinkedIn Website tsenzel@hotmail.com Forge Your Path....
Jul 09, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 60
It’s no longer an option not to be online, and behind those screens is always a human. So how do we use tools like social media to help us? Today’s guest, Natalie Klun, talks about how to focus on those relationships, and create a network that self-selects prospects that will actually fit with you! This sales expert of over 20 years talks about how to be an active participant in your social media and keep those sales relationships positive and engaging. Guest Resources: Website LinkedIn Facebook...
Jul 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
It’s tough knowing you want to be an entrepreneur, when you’re not exactly sure what you want that business to look like. How do you align your passions and interests to be your most powerful self? Today’s guest, Deanna Shoss, shares with us how she left gainful employment multiple times to pursue her own ventures, including her current business which aims to help non-digital natives market in our digital world. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power...
Jun 25, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What if "achieve your goals, set a plan, follow the path" is no longer possible? This is often the case for new parents. People who are used to being successful often run into new obstacles when they have kids. Not all goals will have a set path to follow in order to achieve them, listen to Devon talk about how she created her own path, overcame doubt, and took risks. Guest Resources Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about ...
Jun 18, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 57
My guest today, Kati Pauls, felt she was in her “comfort zone” with her website and branding company. But what if that “comfort zone” isn’t actually comforting at all anymore? Kati is here to tell us all about starting her business as a solopreneur, how bringing her husband onboard affected the business, and how opening up to coaching has helped them grow. Guest Resources Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Book - A Guided Journey To Elevate Your Brand Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash...
Jun 11, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 56
As entrepreneurs, we often want to prioritize our businesses, but that doesn't mean life won't get in the way! In today's podcast, Erin Marcus is joined by career coach and consultant Barbara Wichman to discuss the common pitfalls of career-oriented life and share the wisdom we all need to find success and fulfillment. Listen along and recognize the issues that we all face and discover solutions as Erin and Barbara discuss their own stories and share their advice with us. Guest Resources Website...
Jun 04, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 55
We have our Plan A, but sometimes we have to jump to Plan B or even Plan C! The truth is as entrepreneurs, we make our plan and have a goal in mind, but sometimes the universe has other ideas for us. Today’s guest, Erica Minchella, is here to discuss how record years in the real estate market actually hurt her business as an attorney, and how through networking she kept a positive outlook on her future. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Facebook Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Po...
May 26, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Have you worked in a corporate job and thought, “there’s got to be something else?” or “why aren’t they utilizing all of my talents”? What was the catalyst for you leaving? My guest today, Pat Alva-Kraker, shares her story of not only leaving corporate, but how she’s rebuilt herself into the woman she is today. Living with intention, and not just reacting to life. Guest Resources Majestic Coaching Group Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Freebie! Seven Self-Care Habits for the Amazing Woman Forge Your ...
May 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In some way, shape, or form we are all creators. As business owners, we’ve created something, even if we don’t consider that creation to be artistic. But what if the thing you want to do is create art...for a living! Why can’t your craft be your career? My guest today, Katrina Doran, is here to tell us about her journey as a professional artist and how she nearly got derailed by trying to fit into the “get a real job” narrative. Guest Resources LinkedIn Website Facebook Instagram Forge Your Path...
May 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 52
When many of us think of “sales,” we think of used car salesmen or telemarketers. We need to change that thinking because the truth is, as entrepreneurs we are always selling ourselves, regardless of what our product is. I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Kristin Crockett, who absolutely lights up about sales and wants everyone to have as much fun with it as she does. Guest Resources LinkedIn Website Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Mar...
May 07, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Have you ever been stuck in a career that you’re not in love with? Or even worse, believed the personality-trait stereotypes of that career about yourself, when those don’t actually align with who you really are? Today’s guest, Marsha Gleit, is here to talk about her successful corporate career, why she decided to venture out on her own, and why you should strive to bring fun and happiness into your business. Guest Resources Website Contact LinkedIn Facebook Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. U...
Apr 30, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If you owned a vacation rental business during a pandemic, would you freak out and bail or lean into it and expand? I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest, my friend, Stacy Karel. Not only is she expanding her rentals, but she’s simultaneously keeping her traditional real estate business on point. Stacy has done it all, and she’s here to share how she grew, what she delegates, and who she surrounds herself with. Guest Resources LinkedIn Condo Chicago Scottsdale King Facebook Instagram Forg...
Apr 27, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Dealing with personal trauma is something that not many people want to discuss, let alone handling that trauma as an entrepreneur. Today’s guest, Thomas Kim, is here to discuss his personal story, what it took to help him continue on in his personal and business journeys, and how working with friends means you’re always surrounded by support. Guest Resources LinkedIn Everclean Car Wash Morningside Capital Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Jo...
Apr 23, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
When you’re not doing what you truly love, you can feel disconnected from so many aspects of your life. Today’s guest, Debbra Sweet, knew from a young age what she wanted to do, but had to fight societal norms that were trying to steer her down other paths. She’s here today to explain how she found her own way, and why she likes to keep her business Simple, Effective, Fun, and Easy. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Facebook Brand Currency Bootcamp, May 13-15 - Tickets Forge Your Path. Unlock You...
Apr 20, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
So often after leaving the corporate world to pursue the entrepreneur life, we find ourselves getting stuck - both physically and mentally. Today’s guest, Terri Lynn Yanke, tells us how she broke free of that mindset, adjusted, and then thrived in her event planning business. Terri is proof that when you’re working in your genius zone, the work is not only easier, but fun! Guest Resources LinkedIn Website Instagram Facebook Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more a...
Apr 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Have you ever met a person who radiates positivity? You wonder how it’s even possible for one person, who’s been through so much, to be so happy and optimistic on a daily basis. Well I’m here to tell you that it takes work! Today’s guest, Dee DiFatta, has had many opportunities to take the negative route in life, but has chosen the opposite. I’m so excited for you to hear her story and how she keeps the positiviDee going. Guest Resources Website Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Amazon Book Forge Your P...
Apr 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Sometimes our partners in life also end up as our partners in business. So how do you keep that work/life balance in check? And how much more difficult could you imagine that venture being, when you add in the complications of having left a successful career to join your wife’s long-existing business? This is exactly where my guest today, Alex Pauls, has found himself. I seriously can’t wait for you to hear more of his story! Guest Resources Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Forge Your Path. U...
Apr 09, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Many entrepreneurs know they want to work for themselves, but struggle with what it is they actually want to do. Not the case for Diane Logsdon! She knew for years what she wanted her future business to do, worked hard, put those pieces into place, and eventually made it all happen. Today we’ll discuss how she found her way and dive into her intriguing business of professional emergency management. Guest Resources Website Facebook LinkedIn hello@logsdon.co Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unl...
Apr 06, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Imagine being a mother to four young kids, a single parent, AND running a multiple six-figure business in the middle of a pandemic? Mind blown, right? I’m so excited for you to meet Megan Schwan, and while she didn’t intentionally set out to be an entrepreneur, here she is knocking it out of the park! Join us as we discuss building her successful accounting business from the ground up, improving through feedback, and figuring out the rest on the fly! Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Facebook Rea...
Apr 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Entrepreneurs can create magic with their craft, but what if their craft doesn’t also include how to successfully run that business? Sound familiar to anyone? I’m so happy to introduce you guys to Jesse Szymanski, who left her wildly successful television career to pursue an entrepreneurial life. Join us as we discuss business owner burnout, tipping points, and finding your footing with the help of like-minded individuals. Guest Resources Website LinkedIn Facebook Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Po...
Mar 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
