During your downtime, do you catch yourself thinking about what you should be doing instead? Lori and I are working on shifting our language around those thoughts when they creep up and soaking up this time that we have in Wisconsin with our friends and family. It can be so easy to become the thief of your own peace by constantly focusing on what you should be doing to make more money and hit bigger goals. But, it’s so important to give yourself a break and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you...
Jul 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 647
The number one thing that has helped me make strong decisions and tune out negativity is consuming at least two hours of positive propaganda daily. If you don't monitor the amount of positive propaganda that you are taking in to outweigh the amount of negative news, then you're going to struggle with your money mindset and operate from fear. I share really simple ways to listen and read things that reinforce the way you want to see the world. I’m challenging everyone else to do the same, so DM m...
Jul 20, 2022•9 min•Ep. 646
In a down economy, people are afraid that their means of making income is going to go away, but the truth is that opportunity never goes away一it just shifts. If you're afraid that your skill set won't be needed or that your industry is going to sink, I’m here to remind you that there are new opportunities for those who are willing to seek it. It might be in a new place, style, or approach, but I promise that it’s out there. I share examples of the prosperity and greatness that can happen when ...
Jul 18, 2022•13 min•Ep. 645
No matter what you're facing, what your uphill battle is, or what you're afraid of, we promise that there are always solutions out there一you just haven't found them yet. Lori and I have been reflecting on all the times that we thought we had hit a dead end, but came up with a bold alternative by changing up our mindset or environment. We can’t guarantee that you’ll like the solution or it’ll be easy, but you’ll unlock power and resilience that you didn’t even know existed inside of you. IN THIS ...
Jul 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 644
Eric Thomas is one of the most sought after motivational speakers out there––I mean, he is up there with Tony Robbins––so Lori and I are thrilled to speak with him today. Eric was homeless for two years of his life, during which time he realized he needed to stop putting what he wants in the hands of others, and take ownership to achieve his dreams. He shares about what he feels his mission is today and who he is here to serve, what he recommends you do when you’re feeling stuck and the most sta...
Jul 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 643
There are so many people that hold themselves back from their big business idea, side hustle, or career change because they feel like you don't have the necessary business skills. Lori and I are here as living proof that you don’t need an MBA or tons of experience to live your dream. Honing in on your soft skills and emotional intelligence will get you to where you want to be, and we’re pinpointing some of our top underrated skills that have helped us succeed in business. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TAL...
Jul 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 642
I’m joined by Dorothy Hollabaugh, the Co-Founder & CEO of The Gig, a digital media company that helps freelancers acquire and profit from high-income online skills. We discuss the number one thing that you can do to bridge a gap in your income, regardless of what's coming up in your industry. She details how to leverage your skills (or develop new ones) to get up and running as a freelancer. We dive into how to come up with your rate, where the biggest opportunities for online jobs are, and ...
Jul 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 641
I answer the three most common questions that listeners have been sending me about the economy, and share my top tips for how to avoid all the negative rhetoric and fear mongering about an impending crisis. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the possibility of a recession, if we’re going to have the same housing catastrophe as we did back in ‘08/’09, and the sectors that Lori and I have been focussed on investing in. As always, I promise to be a beacon of truth and possibility in these u...
Jul 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 640
Lori and I were coaching separate groups recently, and when we came together to talk about how the sessions went, we realized a lot of entrepreneurs are facing four similar challenges. We’ve noticed that many business owners are up against an audience problem, they’re not providing value to their audience, their content is stale, or they’re comparing their chapter one effort to someone else’s chapter nine results. It’s so powerful to hear the truth and bring some self awareness around what’s rea...
Jun 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 639
If you want to double your reach and earnings, you need to double your audience. I’m sharing how to do that fast and for free so that you don’t fall into the trap of setting goals that are bigger than what your audience can provide you. I explain my approach to doing podcast tours and teaching in front of other people’s groups. I also get into why it’s so important to collaborate with your peers on text and email lists and how to make the most out of your podcast by trading bumpers or episodes w...
Jun 29, 2022•15 min•Ep. 638
The human experience, especially as an entrepreneur, can feel like a never-ending roller coaster. Lori recently had a day where she was feeling super low and in her head about the direction of her life, but she was able to snap out of it by talking to our new neighbors and sharing her business experience. We’ve realized that we’re happiest when we’re living our purpose, which for us means building something, working hard, and creating meaningful experiences with people that we love. By getting o...
Jun 23, 2022•16 min•Ep. 637
Whatever your greatest fear is, whether it’s around your finances, your business, the economy, your health, your family, I want to assure you that whatever the worst-case scenario that you can dream up, it's probably not going to happen to you. But, if it did, I promise that it's not going to be nearly as bad as you think. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that twice. In today’s episode, I talk about the two lowest times in my life when my biggest fears came true. Hitting rock bottom financially a...
Jun 22, 2022•19 min•Ep. 636
I sold $330,000 of Ethereum back in October 2020 to contribute to the downpayment of our house. Eleven months later, that $330,000 would’ve been $5,000,000. Ouch. But, that’s what happens when I go against my motto of ‘invent new income, and outearn it.’ I’m sharing the hack that Lori and I use when we want to offset the cost of something. Please, learn from my mistake and don’t take your investments out early. Instead, roll up your sleeves, dig into your side hustle, and make your purchases and...
Jun 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 635
We’ve finally had some time to really reflect about our vacation to the Amalfi Coast and want to share some of our biggest takeaways from the trip. Our friend Rob Murgatroyd curated so many beautiful experiences as part of his Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind and we were able to really soak up the Italian culture, art, food, and fashion. We talk about getting clarity on how we’re going to balance the joy and production containers of our lives, and our commitment to making time for new, enriching e...
Jun 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 634
I read a headline the other day about Elon Musk laying off 10% of the Tesla staff because of predictions about an upcoming recession. I can usually see through the BS clickbait headlines, but this one really got me down. Instead of staying in that funk, I decided to dig a little deeper and realized that the dramatic headline was way off from the truth about what’s going on at Tesla. This was a great reminder for me that skewed data and scandalous headlines can make us feel positive and take acti...
Jun 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 633
In a challenging economy, you don't have to slow down. As a matter of fact, you can thrive, make more money, and get more bang for your buck. By just adding 10% for every 1% that the GDP is down in four areas, you can make more sales and come out on top. I share ways that you can add 10% more time, effort and added value to your customers, plus why it’s a good idea to add more to your marketing and advertising budget. Now is the time to invest more in your team, whether that’s mentors and coache...
Jun 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 632
Our recent trip to Italy is the perfect metaphor for wanting something versus deciding to do something. Lori and I break down the layers of decision that it took for us to actually follow through and take this vacation, plus something really valuable that we learned from our friends about deciding to have a good life. We think it's important to put markers in your year and create memorable experiences for yourself, even if it’s something local. Listen in to hear our reflections about our time on...
Jun 09, 2022•12 min•Ep. 631
It’s easy to look at influencers and think, man, that’s the good life. They get free products, they live in nice houses, drive beautiful cars, and they don’t have any financial stress. But, what people choose to show on social media is often the highlight reel and we’re not seeing the tough decisions and the bold moves that it takes to get to those perks. I’m joined by Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, two internet moguls who know all about that. Stevie and Sazan are redefining what it means to live the...
Jun 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 630
I’m sharing a quick financial rule called The Rule of 72 that I wish somebody would have not only taught me when I was younger, but shaken me by the shoulders and made me fully understand the value of this calculation. You can use The Rule of 72 to determine how quickly your money can double. It’s simple: take the number 72 and divide it by the rate of return you're getting on your investment, and it tells you what year it will double. Some of the greatest investment minds suggest buying mutual ...
Jun 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 629
Lori came to me the other day and wanted to have a conversation about what’s really going on in this uncertain economy, what I think is coming in the future, and how we can prepare ourselves so that we don’t experience a repeat of 2008/2009 when we had to start over from scratch. So many of us are scarred from The Great Recession, but the reality is that there are so many news outlets that rely on fear mongering techniques that make people freeze in fear. In today's episode, I explain how we’ve ...
Jun 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 628
Lori and I are joined by the legendary entrepreneur, speaker, and performance coach Ed Mylett to talk about his latest book, The Power of One More , and so much more. We discuss overcoming limiting beliefs from his unstable childhood, rethinking the 24-hour day, and his top tips for staying present and enjoying the downtime when you’re addicted to achieving like we are. He breaks down his strategy of ‘one more’ that’s helped transform his relationship with pain and achieve so much success. We al...
Jun 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 627
Lori joins me today on the show, along with Mark Sullivan and Josh Zieglowsky of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. You’ve heard about PPP and EIDL, but this is actually a refund for the W2 wages that you paid as an employer. Mark and Josh explain what this tax credit is all about, who qualifies for it, and why your CPA hasn’t told you...
May 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 626
There’s a balance between coasting and enjoying life, but also doing things that stretch you and get you out of your comfort zone. Lori and I talk about some ways that we’ve been switching up our energy, doing things that make us grow, and setting us up for success when it comes to reaching our goals. We discuss the difference between intentional and unintentional discomforts, and what we do to stay proactive about unintentional discomforts like burnout and weight gain. Plus, I share details abo...
May 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 625
I normally wake up feeling ready to take on the day and strong in my positive mindset, but I’ll be honest with you, not everyday looks like that. But instead of accepting that it’s going to be a bad day, I want to share with you my go-to plan for when I feel myself slipping into a funk. I’ve shared my morning routine on the show before, but I want to highlight the power of redundancy and constantly reciting what I’m grateful for and what I want to manifest for the day. I make a conscious effort ...
May 25, 2022•11 min•Ep. 624
When you turn on the news these days, there are constant stories about the stock market plummeting, housing reaching an all time high, and inflation getting out of control. These are scary headlines, but I have three steps (plus a bonus one) to put yourself in a position to use this economic downturn as a springboard to further secure your family's wealth and future prosperity. Remember, this is a slow down, not a shut down, and it doesn’t have to be a slow down for you. You’re going to have to ...
May 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 623
Does your current routine match the standards that it takes to hit your life goals? What about your environment and the people that you surround yourself with? Lori and I have been noticing that there are gaps between where we want to be and where we currently are, and we’re discussing the tangible ways that we’re closing those gaps. Lori realized that she was giving herself a lot of space for excuses by working from home, so she switched up her workflow and has already noticed a major differenc...
May 19, 2022•15 min•Ep. 622
Kelsey Eyers and Lori Lefcourt are the powerhouse duo behind Rexxy, a brilliant and innovative affiliate marketing agency. Kelsey and Lori are both entrepreneurs who saw a major gap in the marketing industry. The old way of paying thousands, sometimes multimillion dollar deals for influencer marketing, isn’t producing the ROI that was once promised. The average social media follower has grown more and more skeptical of influencers who sell any kind of product if the price is right. Kelsey and Lo...
May 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 621
I talk about my legacy-building dreams on here all the time, but I want to make it clear that no matter what your financial goals are, the most important thing is that you’re maximizing your time here on earth and setting numbers for yourself一not someone else’s ego. Small businesses aren’t talked about enough in terms of business goals, and that needs to change. There’s a sweet spot where you can earn what you consider a comfortable living, and then use compound interest in your favor to have a ...
May 16, 2022•11 min•Ep. 620
We’re joined by our good friend Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women for today’s He Said, She Said! We each share one moment or event of expansiveness when we did something that felt either scary or irresponsible or unreasonable, but it became this moment that radically upleveled us. Lori talks about how back in 2009 when we were starting over again from scratch, we rented an apartment in a ritzy building in Minneapolis, even though it was tiny and out of our comfortable budget range. We wanted ...
May 12, 2022•21 min•Ep. 619
I’m working on some of the biggest legacy-building projects of my life right now, and I’m finally at this sweet spot in creating abundance that matters, but also having the time and energy to make choices that align with my goals and values. I’ve been in situations where I didn’t have the money to make the choices I wanted to make, and I’ve also been at the other end of the spectrum where I had the money, but didn’t have the time to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I’m now in this middle ground, an...
May 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 618
