Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, making decisions based on what others think, or struggling to reach your goals? My guest today is Tracy Pleschourt, a certified professional and personal coach and the founder of Self-Made U, a life coaching school that teaches men and women how to become the solution to any problem they face. Listen in as we discuss the importance of understanding the neuroscience behind our decision-making processes, the SELF framework, and the power of understa...
Mar 11, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 224
My guest today is Greg Birch, a combat vet who helps men facing weight and mental health issues to transform their lives and reclaim their potential. Birch shares his journey of personal development, the importance of physical fitness for mental toughness and spiritual alignment, and how these elements helped him discover his true purpose. The conversation dives into Birch's military service, the challenges of moving from a structured environment to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, and the...
Mar 08, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 223
If you have ever spent time pitching yourself as a podcast guest or looking for speaking opportunities, you know how much work there is to find great opportunities, draft and send a pitch, and do all of the follow-up involved. My guest today is Ronald Story, Founder of PitchDB, who helps clients get booked on podcasts, paid speaking gigs and press. Listen in as we discuss how he yields benefits from technology, shares his approach towards sales, and encourages listeners to emulate his proactiven...
Mar 06, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 221
In this episode of Erin Marcus Live, a bonus episode of the Ready Yet?! podcast, Erin Marcus, entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Conquer Your Business, discusses the importance of decision-making and taking action for entrepreneurs. She shares insights from Gary Vee about not worrying about making all decisions right, but instead focusing on making more decisions and learning from them. Using a metaphor of the 'American Ninja Warrior' obstacle course, Erin underlines the importance of constant adva...
Mar 04, 2024•11 min
As entrepreneurs, most of us went into business to do the thing that we like to do and that we are good at doing. Too often we get hung up trying to do all of the things instead of hiring someone to do the things we are not good at doing. My guest today is Anna Nelson, a business coach who specializes in helping individuals discover their natural talents and utilize them for greater success. Join us as we discuss the significance of self-awareness in personal and professional growth, the power o...
Mar 01, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 221
While paying insurance premiums is not always the most fun part of adulthood, anyone who has been saved from a massive financial burden by insurance coverage understands the importance of protecting your hard earned assets. My guest today is Bruce Weinstein, founder of Weinstein Wealth Insurance Solutions. Join us as we discuss the underestimated importance and utilization of insurance in one's personal and business life. We cover the two sides of insurance - committed and discretionary, and enc...
Feb 28, 2024•28 min
In this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast, my guest is George Grombacher, a highly accomplished podcaster, author, financial advisor and investor, who shares his unique perspective on finding your life's purpose and aligning it with your work. Listen in as we discuss the importance of self-introspection, the role of money in societies, and the effects of our insecurities and self-worth on our financial achievements. George emphasizes the significance of writing down one's goals and using that t...
Feb 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 219
In this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast, my guest is Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, the Intuitive Business Coach™ who leads her clients to Live Life on FIRE for the Ultimate Successful Life with peace, joy, and fulfillment. Listen in as we discuss seeking joy and contentment over societal definitions of perfection, and the damaging cycle of tying one's self-worth and esteem to achievements and accomplishments, along with the pressures faced by marginalized groups in always feeling the weight of r...
Feb 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 218
When you think of the idea of winning, what comes to mind? If your answer is that it means to live your best life on your own terms, you won’t want to miss this episode with guest JM Ryerson, a Leadership & Performance Coach, International Speaker, host of the Let’s Go Win podcast, and Best Selling Author of the books “Let's Go Win”, “Champion's Daily Playbook”, and “Upgrade”. Listen in as we discuss the importance of courage, authenticity, and self-love, and the idea that 'winning' should b...
Feb 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 217
In this episode of the 'Ready Yet?' podcast, Business Problems Require Simple Solutions, Erin Marcus, founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, shares insights and challenges the notion that complicated business strategies lead to success. She argues that simple solutions can solve most business problems and emphasizes the potential negative impacts that over-complications can have, using a personal experience with a health insurance company as an example. Erin offers recommendations on how to s...
Feb 19, 2024•13 min
If you have contemplated whether the time is right to implement digital marketing funnels into your business, you will want to listen to this episode, as we discuss digital marketing and lead gen with guest Michelle Kop, Founder of Level 28 Media. Michelle shares her insights on creating digital marketing funnels with ads and conversion strategies. She stresses the importance of having a sufficient budget to witness significant results and the role of efficient operations in converting leads int...
Feb 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 216
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, we are talking with Ryan Urban, a seasoned financial advisor and author of 'The Business Owner's Guide to Money'. Listen in as we discuss Ryan's transition from Colorado to the Carolina shores, his dedicated approach to providing financial guidance, and his emphasis on the need for detailed planning in every aspect of business. We also discuss Ryan's unique perspective on financial planning for businesses, the dangers of ignoring financial reports, manag...
Feb 14, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Have you ever noticed how intertwined the worlds of entrepreneurship and wellness are? It was one of the first things that I noticed after leaving my corporate role, and so I thoroughly enjoyed talking with my guest Vicky Noethling on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast about how entrepreneurship, speaking, and communication are related to wellness. Listen in as we also discuss the need for effective listening and communication in a leader's role, different aspects of communication, the impact...
Feb 12, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 214
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast our guest is Andrew Dupy, the Chief Relationship Officer at Leaders Press. Andrew shares his journey from being a history teacher to joining a startup business. Listen in as Erin Marcus and Andrew discuss the importance of human connection in business and the roles different members play in a company. Andrew also shares his insights on the process of self-publishing and the services they provide at Leaders Press, and highlights their unique selling propos...
Feb 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Do you have things on your to-do list that you simply cannot stand doing, so you procrastinate in any way that you can? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, our guest is ST Rappaport, a brain engineer who specializes in optimizing the thinking skills of ADHD entrepreneurs. ST discusses her own journey into this field and explains how thinking patterns can be optimized to enhance business success. Join us as we discuss ST’s own experience with the 28 different...
Feb 07, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 212
In this episode of Erin Marcus Live, Erin discusses the stages of business, including Growth, Leveraging, and Scaling. She also shares common mistakes in business strategy, how to avoid strategic missteps, overcoming fear and resistance, and the simplicity of business problem solving. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
Feb 05, 2024•20 min
Many of us started our businesses because we have a passion for doing what we do to serve our clients. But have you ever thought about what you will do when you want to stop running your business? My guest today is Mike Malatesta, CEO of Full Cycle Enterprises, The Dream Exit™ Expert Advisor, and host of the How’d It Happen podcast. Join us in this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast as we discuss Mike’s successes and failures during his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of remaining curiou...
Feb 02, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Rocky Lalvani is the Chief Profitability Officer and Founder of Profit Comes First and Host of The Profit Answer Man & Richer Soul Podcasts. I knew that this episode was going to be great when Rocky used the term “reverse engineering”, one of my favorite phrases to use when talking about business planning. Listen in on our conversation as we discuss the necessity of understanding your business model and having a meticulous plan for growth, along with the importance of spending wisely in the ...
Jan 31, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 210
When you look at Legos today, it’s hard to not be a little envious that kids today have such incredible options versus when many of us were kids. But did you know that Legos can actually have a beneficial impact on your life as an adult and business owner? Listen in as my guest Tim Croll and I discuss how the imagery of building on Lego helps in shifting belief systems and encourages action, the influence of the subconscious and conscious mind in determining success, and the significance of visu...
Jan 26, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 209
My guest today is Angie Colee, a Business Mentor for Rule Breakers and Rebels, author, speaker, and podcast host. Join us on this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast as Angie shares her journey from burning down her previous method of doing things to emerging as a successful leadership consultant. Our discussion centers on entrepreneurial mindset shifts, overcoming fear and anxiety, finding the right work-life balance, and the importance of authenticity in business, along with the idea of 'differ...
Jan 24, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 208
In this business strategy-focused talk, we dive into how you can measure success using numbers and statistics and explore common mistakes made by business owners, such as only focusing on gross revenue and not utilizing numbers to create growth. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
Jan 22, 2024•12 min
Do you consider “sales” to be a dirty word when talking about your business? One of those things you know needs to happen but not to be talked about? The truth is, if you are in business, you are in sales, which means you will definitely want to listen to this episode of 'Ready Yet?! Join us as my guest Aleasha Bahr and I explore her fresh approach to sales called the 'Matchmaker Sales Method' along with the importance of understanding clients’ needs to enhance sales conversations and the pitfal...
Jan 19, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 207
The Covid-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on normalizing virtual conversations, allowing business owners to network outside their geographic areas in a way they never could before. However, no matter how well we have embraced building real relationships via Zoom, there is no replacing the magic of getting humans together in person. My guest today is Nate Wilde, Founder and CEO of Luxury Mastermind Experience, which focuses on organizing retreats and events for group coaching programs and tho...
Jan 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Have you ever met someone and had those “7 Degrees of Separation” conversations where your worlds overlapped in completely random ways? My guest today and I learned about several of those connections after being introduced by a fellow entrepreneur. In this episode I speak with Jeff Blackman, speaker, author, success coach, broadcast personality and lawyer who leads Blackman & Associates, as well as my cousin’s college buddy and the uncle to my 7th grade science teacher. Join us as we discuss...
Jan 12, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 205
In this episode of the 'Ready Yet' podcast, we are joined by Business Ownership Strategist and founder of Awareness Strategies, Michelle Nedelec. Michelle shares her entrepreneurial journey, from the trials and errors of launching her first few business ventures in the Northwest Territories to understanding and mastering business strategies. Join us as we discuss the importance of mindset in business, the fascination of business as an endless puzzle, and how adopting an outcome-oriented perspect...
Jan 10, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 204
As we step into the year 2024 with renewed enthusiasm and energy, Erin explores the business outlook for this year, drawing insights from recent trends and developments. As she delves into the key themes and opportunities, Erin will also discuss how you can position yourself as a thought leader and thrive in this dynamic landscape. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
Jan 08, 2024•11 min
Did you know your business's identity and its way of interaction can shape your customer base and affect your business's growth trajectory? My guest today is with Paul Starrett, the owner of White Heart Insight. Join us as we discuss team building, the relevance of consumer behavior in branding and marketing, and understanding the difference between advertising and brand identity. Listen as Paul shares his experience of building and promoting his business based in Augusta, Georgia, insights abou...
Jan 05, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Are you struggling to make your business referable? Join me as I chat with guest Michael Roderick, CEO of Small Pond Enterprises and co-host of the Access to Anyone podcast, about how to become a referable brand and attract more opportunities. Listen in as we discuss the concept of referrals and referability in business, as well as the importance of building relationships, creating a referral brand, and understanding the needs of clients. GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roder...
Dec 29, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 202
In this episode of Erin Marcus Live, Erin shares strategies for scaling and growing a business, including importance of identifying and addressing the weakest link in a business in order to achieve growth and success. Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube...
Dec 25, 2023•14 min
Do you struggle with using Linked In to meet new people and develop professional relationships? In this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, I am speaking with Janice Porter, LinkedIn Trainer, Relationship Marketing Specialist, and host of the Relationship Rules podcast. Join us as we discuss Janice’s journey from teacher to corporate trainer, to finding her passion in relationship marketing and LinkedIn training, the importance of relationships in business, using LinkedIn to nurture those relation...
Dec 22, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 201
