For years I’ve witnessed entrepreneurs and small business owners not have the business they want to have….not have the impact they want to have……not have the life they want to have. And it’s not because they weren’t smart enough or good enough at what they do. The truth of it is that the biggest thing holding us all back from the amazing things that are possible is US! That’s right. Whether we realize it or not, we do this to ourselves! This podcast is dedicated to those people who are ready to be more…do more….step into more.
Join us for this bonus series from The Ready Yet?! Podcast that'll give you quick tips and tools to help your business move forward. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
Did you build your dream business, only to realize that as the owner you get paid last after all other financial obligations? Or sometimes not even paid at all! My amazing guest today, Brandon Neely, felt this frustration firsthand as a coffee shop owner in the city of Chicago. It took starting a new business and changing his mindset around spending and saving, for him to focus on the Profit First method of being an entrepreneur. Join us as he shares the benefits of this financial method, and ho...
Scary vs. Dangerous Join us for this bonus series from The Ready Yet?! Podcast that'll give you quick tips and tools to help your business move forward. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
As humans, we’re not designed to stay the same as the years go by. We’re always growing and always fine-tuning our lives. Or at least we should be. So often we get stuck in jobs, in our businesses, or just in life, and need help to move our lives forward and be happy. My amazing guest today, Kevin Kepple, and I dive into how to avoid settling and how to figure out what it is you actually want. Guest Resources https://www.kevinkepple.us/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinkepple/ https://www.youtube....
If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, you’ve probably also asked yourself where in the world do you even start! Well you’re in luck because my amazing guest today, Nick Nalbach, has made it his business to help entrepreneurs build their credibility and widen their audience through the power of podcasting. Join us as we share our personal stories of launching our podcasts, how to set reasonable expectations for your show, and things we’ve learned along the way to help you in your own p...
Did you grow up hearing that you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have? Though this can sound outdated, there really is a correlation between how you dress and the confidence that it can give you. My awesome guest today, Suze Solari, knows all about this and actually created her business around personal styling for professional women. Join us as we dive into social pressures we face, how to dress post pandemic, and how Suze found her purpose in the personal styling world. Guest...
In the corporate world, often our work just comes to us in some way, shape, or form. As a business owner, we have to be much more laser-focused with our intentions or else the work can get off track very quickly. Nicole Broadhurst is here to share her story of leaving a job that no longer suited her life, starting her business, and fine-tuning that business so that work continues to “fill her cup.” I hope you enjoy hearing two women laugh a lot, because Nicole and I were definitely having some f...
Personal narratives are important. What you tell yourself about who you are, can define what you think you’re capable of doing. My awesome guest today, Maryann Lombardi, is a business coach who strives to help her clients figure out who they are first, knowing that this clarity is key to them finding their own confidence. Maryann has built a great business, with a specific niche, and I’m excited for you to hear her story. Guest Resources https://maryannlombardi.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...
Have you seen the images of me on my website and social media where I look like I’m having tons of fun? Well you can thank my guest today for those amazing pictures. Meka Hemmons, aka SpiderMeka, joined me LIVE in our Facebook group for this recording and if you missed it, I’m excited to share it with you today. Meka shares her journey from corporate life (you won’t believe where she used to work) into the world of starting her business as a portrait photographer. When your job, as wonderful as ...
I’m excited to introduce you to today’s guest, Lindsay Gordon, who is a career coach for analytically-minded people. She helps individuals to get off the fence and make decisions that can propel their careers and lives forward. Many of us deal with decision-making pressures from a variety of sources, so having a coach to help tune out that noise and focus on what is best for ourselves, can be invaluable. I’m excited for you to hear Lindsay’s story, and to check out her new book all about this su...
Do you ever meet someone and know right away that you two are going to click? My awesome guest today, Tim Fitzpatrick, is a self-proclaimed marketing nerd just like me! But where I like to focus on messaging, Tim focuses on the numbers side of it. Tune in to hear our conversation about marketing do’s and don’ts, mistakes we’ve made along the way, and how to lay the groundwork for building a successful marketing plan for your business. Guest Resources tim@rialtomarketing.com https://www.rialtomar...
Does networking online feel like a daunting or tedious task for your business? Well you’re definitely not alone on that. Today I’m joined by Conquer Your Business’ own Community Concierge, Lynn Stacy-Smith, who shares with us how we’ve grown our Facebook group, what to expect when networking online, and what to avoid. The backbone of how we operate online is to always be of service, and of course, have some fun in the process. Join our Facebook Group here Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unle...
It’s not often that you connect with someone who shares your extreme love of having a solid morning routine. As many of you know, I thrive on having a curated morning routine that I believe sets me up for a successful day. Well my guest today even has a whole podcast dedicated to this, called Morning Upgrade. So cool! I’m excited for you to hear Ryan Cote and me talk about forming our morning habits, our journeys of self improvement, along with the always important topics of mindfulness and happ...
What do a jazz singer, an actor, and a business coach all have in common? Well in this case, my amazing guest today is all three! Paige Stapleton and I met when I first ventured into the coaching world, and I’m excited for you to hear her origin story. Join us as we dive into the importance of storytelling, showing up as who you truly are, and into the world of business coaching. You can’t always have an eagle-eyed view on your business, which is why having an outside business coach can be so im...
Most decisions that we make for our business aren't permanent, but so often we stress about making a choice in case it turns out to be the wrong one. When in reality, we need to keep in mind that our business is always evolving, and if we need to make a new choice or go a different direction in the future, that’s okay. My awesome guest today, David Vance, is here to discuss his journey into the entrepreneurial world, how he made his way from freelancer to business owner, and how he practices his...
Have a business strategy or success mindset question? Join me in our Facebook Group on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon CDT for Lunch & Learn - Open Coaching. I’ll answer your questions, share insights, and provide as much helpful information as I can. On July’s Lunch & Learn I discussed: How do I choose the right coach or program? How do I pick a niche for my business? Why isn’t anything working? Join our Forward Momentum Method LIVE event August 8 - 13 - https://momentum.conquer...
The concept of working on your business, instead of in your business, has been around for quite some time. And for good reason! Today we dive into what you need to learn to be really good at working on your business to help your business grow and keep you out of reaction mode. For more help on this, please join my free virtual event on August 8 - 13, for an hour each day. Sign up, join as often as you can, and be sure to catch the replays of anything you missed. Can’t wait to see you there! Regi...
When something is easy for us to personally do, we often devalue that work because it’s “not really hard to do.” In actuality, that work has even more value because we are experts at it and people come to us specifically for that expertise. Joining me today is the amazing Erin Austin, who shares how our inventory IS our intellect, and why protecting our intellectual property is so important. Guest Resources https://www.thinkbeyondip.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinaustin/ https://www.youtub...
What happens when your family expects you to have a successful medical career, but instead you change things up and decide to go into shoemaking? And not just regular shoes - AMAZING, high-end, custom-made shoes. I’m so excited for you to meet my guest today and learn how she went against the grain to blaze her own trail and follow her passion. Dr. Taryn Rose also shares how you can’t sacrifice your sanity for your business, and why quality over quantity makes everyone happier, with more satisfi...
There isn’t just one right way to operate your business or live your life, but so often we get caught up in what we’re taught growing up or what we hear from society, that we think the path we’ve been on is the only way to go. But as human beings, we’re constantly growing and learning, so we need to be open to adjusting course toward what is right for us at this time. Doing this while also accepting that our old choices weren’t wrong, they just no longer suit us, is no small feat. I’m so excited...
As entrepreneurs, we tend to feel that we’re being pulled in a million different directions. We wear lots of hats, hear lots of opinions, and can often lose sight of how we want to run our own businesses. I’m excited to introduce my amazing guest today, Mary Nisi, who shares how she learned to stay true to her authentic self in her company and how her branding helps to attract her ideal clients. We also dive into what we share on social media and how we, as a country, can all start getting along...
Have a business strategy or success mindset question? Join me in our Facebook Group on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon CDT for Lunch & Learn - Open Coaching. I’ll answer your questions, share insights, and provide as much helpful information as I can. On June’s Lunch & Learn I discussed: How to approach networking events The sales process Being of service My Success Fundamentals program has open enrollment until the end of June. Please visit https://conqueryourbusiness.com/course...
By design, goals can be difficult and require a lot of work to achieve. As entrepreneurs, we tend to create a lot of goals, hold ourselves to a very high standard, and then beat ourselves up if that goal isn’t met perfectly. My awesome guest today, Neelam Patel, shares how we put so much emphasis on the “before and after,” but tend to gloss over the actual tough work required in the “messy middle.” Join us as we discuss taking inspired action, using goal-setting to our advantage, and why making ...
Are you ready to be a business owner? How quickly are you able to rebound when something goes wrong? For many of us, making the decision to become an entrepreneur means taking a huge leap off a cliff by quitting our full-time jobs. But what if taking that giant leap just isn’t feasible in your life? My amazing guest today, Jeanne Gallagher, shares her story about working through that fear, dipping her toe into the entrepreneurial world, building an exit strategy, and then ultimately leaving the ...
When you think about meditation, does it involve complete quiet, laying still, and even lighting a candle? For a lot of us, it does…but what if meditation could involve more inspired action? Through diligent research, my awesome guest today has found that through inspired action, we can let our minds wander to help with creativity and to get more of those aha moments. I’m excited for you to hear Jinny Uppal’s story and for her to share how to better declutter our thoughts and get more breakthrou...
When a valued client refers you to someone, you know it’s going to be a great conversation! I’m so excited that Megan Wessels is here today to share the ups and downs throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Having come from a family of entrepreneurs, Megan often felt pressure to succeed - but what if that pressure was actually just something she put on herself? Join us as we talk about following our gut instincts, overcoming generational wounds, and the “supposed to’s” as a female business owner...
Have a business strategy or success mindset question? Join me in our Facebook Group on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon CDT for Lunch & Learn - Open Coaching. I’ll answer your questions, share insights, and provide as much helpful information as I can. On May’s Lunch & Learn I discussed: Active vs. Passive marketing strategies What to do when you’re not “feeling it.” Do you change strategies, delegate, or work through the fear? ----- RESOURCES Join our Facebook Group - Conquer You...
LeeAnn Marie Webster is someone I’ve known over 5 years, but never had the chance to learn her origin story, aka how she got to this point in her business, until today. Turns out we have more in common than I thought! Join us as we discuss how our past experiences shaped who we are today, trusting our gut, and being comfortable with taking risks in life and business. It’s up to ourselves how we respond to risks and failures, so why not take a shot and use feedback to propel yourself even more fo...
Whether you’re speaking on a stage in front of 1 person or 1,000 people, it’s always important to show up with your A-game. My awesome guest today, Toni Caruso, works with speakers to amplify their voice and maximize their impact on stage - something that I’m also very passionate about. When you show up as your best self on stage, it can always turn into an opportunity. Sometimes just reaching that one person from the stage is all you need to accelerate your business. Guest Resources ToniCaruso@...
When you run a business, work with your spouse, have two little kids, AND work out of your house, you better believe that prioritizing your time is important. My awesome guest today, Ana Tredrea, and I dive into how she balances her work, relationship, and children, not to mention how she managed to start a successful business helping local creators in the midst of a pandemic. Guest Resources Spots Initiatives Spots On The Fox Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unlea...
