In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Paul Tokgozoglu realised early on that he simply wasn’t geared for a life-long career in the military or a 9-to-5 job. However, instead of resigning himself to that fate, he decided to change his circumstances by venturing into digital marketing, despite believing that he possessed no marketable skills. Now, he successfully runs Excelsior Industries, and Excelsior Industries, a company that specialises in effective business development services and solutions. He is also the host of the Beyond Homo Sapien podcast, which presents insightful views on human evolution with topics on AI, blockchain, and virtual reality as well as spiritual awakening and holistic living. Paul Tokgozoglu joins me today to share his unconventional path towards digital marketing and how he started from knowing absolutely nothing to mastering the art of creating digital content with relative ease. He explains the driving forces behind his separate business ventures and how they revolve around helping others develop a more positive view of the world around them. He also shares the practices he has adopted in order to become a successful digital marketer as well as the ways in which he keeps himself healthy and functioning at peak efficiency. “Whatever happens, whatever is going wrong in the external world, it’s impossible for it to be ‘bad’. Things might not go according to plan or some issue might come up, but whatever’s happening, it’s working out.” Paul Tokgozoglu This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: Paul’s journey into digital marketing — while still being in the U.S. Army. His major realisations about 9-to-5 jobs in general. How a man with “no marketable skills for the digital age” successfully entered the industry. His first foray into podcasting and how it snowballed into a digital-based career. The skills you can develop as a podcaster. The Beyond Homo Sapien podcast and how it takes new approaches to looking at science. How quantum theory and the law of attraction are related. The Hindu concept of “consciousness vibrating” and how it may be one way to explain reality. What Excelsior Industries offers in the way of business development. Paul’s ultimate goal in networking and building a core group of great people. His obsession with keeping his Google Chrome folders and bookmarks organised. “Just in time” information versus “just in case” information. Paul’s process and tools for creating updates for his digital channels. How doing his podcast daily actually made the task easier (as opposed to weekly updating). How he keeps himself physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy. The challenges of being a high-functioning individual on the autism spectrum. Resources Mentioned: Google Chrome The Four-Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss Zoom Restream.io KWFinder Pixabay Canva ShoutEngine Otter Voice Notes Connect with Paul Tokgozoglu: Beyond Homo Sapien podcast Excelsior Industries Facebook Page Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Top Tool to Consider Here I recommend a tool that I use. Don’t be a slave to tools / bright shiny objects though, you don’t have to use them all! Zapier This is a tool that I’ve been using for a good while and seems to be getting more well known. It’s a tool that enables you to connect up other services, platforms and apps that you use to automate various processes. Automation is part of my fundamental ‘Systemise’; enabling you to get more done with ease by letting the system take the strain! To give you an example of how it can be used: when a guest for my podcast books in I have automation set up via Zapier so I appear professional, the guest gets what they need and the process to publish is kicked off efficiently. Basically, the guest clicks on a link and books in for an interview via a calendar tool called Timetrade at which point Zapier then adds a meeting into my calendar, creates a GoToMeeting session for it and then drafts an email with those details and my standard questions that pops into my drafts ready for me to send to the guest to confirm. It makes the process so smooth and much easier for me to administer. Before I had the automation set up I would procrastinate on asking people to join me on the show as it caused so much admin work, which was ridiculous! Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Paul Tokgozoglu: Making the Digital Leap first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Organisation, Excel and Automating your Business from Jason Buckner, The Sales Automation Expert’ Listen Below and Here’s What We Recommended: Apps Duolingo – an app on your phone to learn a language through regular exercises and repetition. Tools Inbox Pause – to pause your gmail Inbox. You can continue to work in your email and read and send emails, you just don’t see the new emails during this time so it’s less distracting. Jason used and recommends Excel for project management not just for the usual spreadsheet type work. I’ve since found a tool called Smartsheet , which is a collaboration tool for businesses based on spreadsheets Camscanner – for scanning documents on the go on your phone or tablet so you can email documents in situ. You can also use it to fax (do people still do that?!) World Internet Office – a cloud based internet office. You can use this to grow an email list, as a shopping cart to process sales and to manage your customer details Other Resources Jason is following a course by Kerry Fitzgibbon to learn how to re-market on Facebook, which means using Facebook advertising to attract interested parties and then using the filtering to re-advertise to those people once they’ve ‘shown an interest’ in what you have to offer in some way (they may, for example, have clicked on a previous ad or have already visited your website). Cashflow , a game by Robert Kiyosaki to teach you about asset vs liabilities and how to become financially free. Also Cashflow for Kids , as above but for children (really?!) Books Fluent in Three Months by Benny Lewis – tips to learn any language in three months (you didn’t guess that did you?!) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Music Caro Emerald – jazz singer Tips Jason suggests using your email tool to triage your email inbox and flag emails by colour by urgency to signpost what you need to do to action them, and in what order To Contact Jason Get in touch with Jason and download his free report about automation https://www.automationmadeeasy.com.au/jo The post Jason Buckner: Organisation, Excel and Automating your Business first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Madison Campbell is a sexual assault advocate and technology innovator on a journey to revolutionise how sexual assault is managed and to support survivors to take ownership of the process. She is the CEO of Leda Health Company , formerly known as MeToo Kits Company, which she co-founded in 2019 to create a system to solve the issues on how to deal with sexual assault holistically in the U.S. Madison and Leda Health are seeking to not only revolutionise forensic collection and testing, but to connect survivors with medical professionals and supportive communities who can help them continue the recovery process. Madison joins me today to share why she and her co-founder were inspired to start their business, what survivor justice means to her, and why it is so vital to support other women through sexual assault. She discusses the challenges of getting the funding needed to get the company off the ground and how useful using a business accelerator can be to explore your idea with your potential audience, so you know you have a viable business idea. Madison also shares her thoughts on the challenges of being an entrepreneur and why it is so much easier to keep going on the days when she faces rejection because she knows she is fighting for a personal cause that is near to her heart. “If you put all of the burden on yourself, you tend to fail even harder. If you can find somebody who is there for you at the very bottom, they’re a good person to have on your team.” Madison Campbell This week on The Power to Live More Podcast: Madison’s background in scientific research Why Madison chose not to report her assault and why she then felt she needed to dive deep and understand that choice The issues for underprivileged women in reporting sex crimes across the globe The problems in understanding the steps to take after an assault and how Leda Health aims to educate survivors Madison’s reflections on starting a business with so much purpose and the advantages and disadvantages of feeling so passionate about her cause The day-to-day tasks in the development of a new business Why being a CEO is not glamorous, especially during COVID-19, and why she misses in-person meetings How Madison built a talented and committed team and learned to be an effective leader How Madison learns and improves her skills Why she celebrates her wins with disco music Connect with Madison Campbell: Leda Health Company Website Leda Health Company on LinkedIn Leda Health Company on Instagram Leda Health Company on Facebook Leda Health Company on Twitter Madison Campbell on LinkedIn Join the POWER to Live More CALM Membership Attention home-based coaches and consultants! Are you tired of feeling alone, isolated, and frustrated with running your home-based coaching or consulting business? Are you sick of feeling like your life would be better, and you’d be happier if you felt more organised and productive? Do you feel like there’s simply not enough time in a day to get all the things done that you need to do to build a successful business while making time to live more? It’s time to stop the isolation and start getting more organised, productive, and focused on the tasks that will move the needle forward. It’s time to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership! If you’re ready to: Stop recreating the wheel and focus on the things that truly matter in your life and business Learn what you need to know to be successful and ‘live more’ Get accountability help from a group of like-minded home-based business owners Then you need to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme! To learn more about the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme and apply, visit PowerToLiveMore.com/GetCalm Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favorite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Madison Campbell: Learning to Lead first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Jonny Cooper is the founder of Jonny Hates Marketing , a global coaching company specifically focused on helping professional coaches, trainers, and therapists attract their ideal clients through Effortless Marketing Principles. His journey into entrepreneurship initially began as the owner of a financial consultancy company that employed 200 people in 8 offices throughout the U.K. After selling the company in 2003, he decided to pivot his career to become a business consultant and marketing strategist. In 2017, he decided to niche his services further to help small business owners build successful and thriving coaching companies. Jonny joins me today to share his business philosophy and advice on managing your time more effectively through automation, delegation, and abdication. He explains the three foundational pillars that make up his Effortless Marketing Principles, how he repurposes content for a variety of platforms, and why he believes getting enough sleep is the key to maintaining your health and staying productive. He also explains how conscious breathing techniques helps him manage stress and anxiety as well as how creating greater impact for his clients allows him to live more. “The business that you build has no value if it is all about you.” This Week on the Power to Live More Podcast: How identifying your ideal client can impact your success. The 3 Pillars of the Effortless Marketing Principle. The importance of learning how to communicate what you do for your clients. How to productise your coaching services. How he manages his time. His philosophy on the work-life balance concept. The Automate, Delegate, and Abdicate method is and how it helps him manage his daily tasks. How delegation impacts your business growth. Ways to repurpose content to reach a wider audience. How he incorporates Alexa Flash Briefings into his marketing strategy. How sleep deprivation impacts your health, well-being, and productivity. How conscious breathing techniques help manage stress and anxiety. Resources Mentioned: Zoom Google Calendar Active Campaign PodBean Calendly You Can Book Me Fiverr Connect with Jonny Cooper: Jonny Hates Marketing Jonny Hates Marketing Facebook Group Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website , join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Automation, Delegation, and Abdication with Jonny Cooper first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Karen Tui Boyes is a champion of Lifelong Learning and an expert in effective teaching, learning, study skills, motivation, and positive thinking. She is the founder of Spectrum Education, which works with teachers, students, and parents to inspire and motivate learners to go beyond their current limitations and be more effective. Karen is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), has presented across five continents and has worked with over 200 organisations to share her passion for teaching and learning. Karen joins me today to share her experience of being a teacher and why she felt she needed to start her business to better help learners with simple-to-use strategies and techniques. She discusses how the economic landscape is changing and her opinion on the career possibilities of the future. We discuss why it is essential to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and facilitate intentional learning. Karen also shares why she firmly believes that you have to prioritise your needs and look after yourself effectively to do your job and care for other people. “Having a purpose makes it easier to learn.” Karen Tui Boyes This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: Why Karen moved outside the traditional education system How she learned how to market her services and her secret to bringing teachers in to listen to her initially How much teacher training has changed over the last 26 yrs How Karen manages her busy days and her techniques for getting all her tasks done Importance of prioritisation and time management The tools and apps Karen and her team use, and why she created her learning app Why she spends time writing systems and how that helps her What Karen and her team get up to shake off the difficult days Karen’s top tips for learning and improving yourself Resources Mentioned: The 5 am Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma Pomodoro Technique Lisa O’Neill Connect with Karen Tui Boyes: Study Smart: Your Essential Guide to Passing Tests and Exams by Karen Tui Boyes Spectrum TV Istudy app Spectrum Education website Spectrum Education on Instagram Spectrum Education on Facebook Join the POWER to Live More CALM Membership Attention home-based coaches and consultants! Are you tired of feeling alone, isolated, and frustrated with running your home-based coaching or consulting business? Are you sick of feeling like your life would be better, and you’d be happier if you felt more organised and productive? Do you feel like there’s simply not enough time in a day to get all the things done that you need to do to build a successful business while making time to live more? It’s time to stop the isolation and start getting more organised, productive, and focused on the tasks that will move the needle forward. It’s time to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership! If you’re ready to: Stop recreating the wheel and focus on the things that truly matter in your life and business Learn what you need to know to be successful and ‘live more’ Get accountability help from a group of like-minded home-based business owners Then you need to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme! To learn more about the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme and apply, visit PowerToLiveMore.com/GetCalm Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favorite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Karen Tui Boyes: Smart Study Strategies first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
David Schnurman is the CEO of Lawline , the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the United States. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the EO Rockies Award for Resourcefulness and the Fastcase 50. David is a frequent public speaker on topics close to his heart, including entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, and culture, and the author of The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success . David has a love for adventure and discovery. In his off time, he has hiked the mountains of Patagonia, paraglided in Colorado, gone skydiving, and taken flying lessons and is keen that his children also see as much of the world as possible. David joins me today to discuss why he is obsessed with living a life with no regrets and how that philosophy inspired his recent move with his wife and three children to Barcelona, Spain from Brooklyn, New York. He shares his belief in the benefits of having a mindset of gratitude and tells the parable that reinforced that belief and subsequently changed his life. David also shares the tools and apps he uses to work online and improve his health and productivity, now that he is not only taking care of his company from a different time zone but also connecting others who are also working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are only two things you can control: how you think and how you feel” David Schnurman This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: Why David loves self-help books and podcasts to keep his brain active and learning What a ‘mindset of gratitude’ means David’s love of entrepreneurship and why he is always moving forward How he ensures he achieves his personal and professional goals How David restored calm in his family The importance of focusing on how you react to situations, rather than focusing on the external stimuli David’s three steps to a positive mindset Why it’s so important to set S.M.A.R.T. goals How yoga helped his anxiety over the Covid-19 situation The four things that help him get over a challenging day Resources Mentioned: Trello The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni Zoom Slack Seven A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted by Will Bowen The Success Principles: How To Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be by Jack Canfield Scaling Up: How A Few Companies Make It … And The Rest Don’t by Verne Harnish Connect with David Schnurman: Lawline Website Book: The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success David Schnurman on LinkedIn Email: david@lawline.com Additional Resource: findcourses.com is a free search portal allowing North American professionals to easily find and compare on-site corporate training, online courses, and upcoming seminars from over 4,000 providers. Join the POWER to Live More CALM Membership Attention home-based coaches and consultants! Are you tired of feeling alone, isolated, and frustrated with running your home-based coaching or consulting business? Are you sick of feeling like your life would be better, and you’d be happier if you felt more organised and productive? Do you feel like there’s simply not enough time in a day to get all the things done that you need to do to build a successful business while making time to live more? It’s time to stop the isolation and start getting more organised, productive, and focused on the tasks that will move the needle forward. It’s time to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership! If you’re ready to: Stop recreating the wheel and focus on the things that truly matter in your life and business Learn what you need to know to be successful and ‘live more’ Get accountability help from a group of like-minded home-based business owners Then you need to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme! To learn more about the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme and apply, visit PowerToLiveMore.com/GetCalm Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favorite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post David Schnurman: The Success Mindset first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Gabriella Ribeiro is an entrepreneur, business owner and single mum who helps others find the best ways to navigate the waters of flexible working. She heads up The Mogul Mom, a global powerful small business resource that helps mums to run a business and raise a family and to “rock at both”. A frequent traveller, she also plans and researches amazing adventure trips for her clients through her business Explorateur Journeys. Gabriella joins me today to share the benefits to entrepreneurs of joining a community or finding ‘a tribe’ who can help support you as a flexible worker. She tells me how she came to find her niche inspiring and empowering other mums as they set up their own businesses. She also discusses the challenges of finding a work/life balance as an independent business owner. “The beautiful thing about being an entrepreneur is that it’s whatever you want it to be” Gabriella Ribeiro This Week on the Power to Live More Podcast: Gabriella’s transition into a mentor for mumpreneurs How to identify the best working pattern for you Why prioritising your wellness is important for your business The main challenges for working mothers Why you should keep your family in the loop about your business The best ways to continue developing professionally as an entrepreneur Why you need to stop procrastinating and develop a growth mindset How she manages days when it all goes wrong Her three secrets to Living More Resources Mentioned: Google Calendar Solis Portable Wifi Device Connect with Gabriella Ribeiro: The Mogul Mom website Explorateur Journeys website Instagram Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Gabriella Ribeiro: The Importance of Finding your Tribe as an Entrepreneur first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
If you are like most people who aim for maximum productivity, you have probably tried different ways to maximize how much you get done in the 24 hours of your day. Whether you are struggling with productivity or simply looking for other ways you can try to get things done, remember that organisation and prioritisation play significant roles in your work efficiency. Today, I’m discussing the benefits of understanding your priorities and the approaches you can apply to know how to determine the level of priority of each task. I also share some practical ways you can start being more organised and the reasons why perfectionism does not help with productivity. Feeling happy, fulfilled, and more productive in your work will empower you to live more each day. If you want to be more productive, it helps to understand how productive people think. This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast: Learning how productive people think Advantages of creating a to-do list for the next day Examples of time wasters and reasons to eliminate them Looking at mistakes from a constructive point of view Benefits of having the right tools in accomplishing your tasks Advantages of having personalised processes and systems you can duplicate Focusing on one task at a time versus multitasking Getting more things done and avoiding analysis paralysis Ways to Improve Your Organisation Skills: Clean your work area. Use a planner. Focus your efforts. Don’t procrastinate. Stick to a routine. Ways to Prioritise Your Work: Brainstorm Know the time sensitivity of each task. Determine the level of importance of the job. Know your limits. Set time limits for tasks. Set deadlines. Allow time for personal projects. Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing home-based business owners by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website , join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Organisation and Prioritisation first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Based in Pennsylvania, Dawn Lidwell is a proactive mother of two and the founder and CEO of Lidwell Writing Services, LLC , a company that helps industry leaders such as business strategists, finance experts, and leadership coaches engage with their audience through podcasting by creating compelling, audience-centric show notes. She started her company in 2015 while working as a freelance writer doing primarily blogs, newsletters, and press releases. She fell in love with the podcasting community and decided to exclusively offer professional show notes writing services. Dawn joins me today to share how outsourcing helps her get things done in her business as she overcomes the challenges of working from home. She discusses the significance of letting go of control as you create a team and expand your business as well as the benefits of working with a team from a different timezone. She also shares the resources she uses to manage her tasks and why staying mentally sharp and focused allows her to have the power to live more. “Swallow the fear! Get over the fear! The faster you hire that first person and get past the fear of letting go, the easier it gets.” This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast: How Dawn’s business came to be What she loves about the podcasting community The hardest part of building your team Strategies she uses to manage her To-Do List How she uses a physical planner to help her reach her deadlines Why communication is a big thing in her business How she takes care of herself What helps her stay mentally strong and focused Resources Mentioned: Asana Mama CEO Planner by Megan Flatt Dropbox G Suite Google Sheets Google Docs Microsoft Word Slack Crushing It Book by Gary Vaynerchuk The Fizzle Show Podcast The Smart Passive Income Podcast Connect with Dawn Lidwell: Lidwell Writing Services Website Lidwell Writing Services on Instagram Lidwell Writing Services on Facebook Lidwell Writing Services on Twitter Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website , join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Dawn Lidwell: Getting Things Done Through Outsourcing first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Yann Ilunga has earned himself the nickname “unicorn-level digital marketing expert”, and with good reason. On top of being a podcasting consultant and international speaker, Yann is also a systems strategist. His day usually involves assisting entrepreneurs in setting up their own podcasts and establishing automated systems for better business operations. His brainchild, the Podcast Growth Mastermind , has been hailed as the “Podcast Community to Join” by none other than Forbes. This marketing multi-specialist from Switzerland also has 4 podcasts under his belt. Yann joins me today to discuss the particulars of podcasting. He shares the story of what he does for a living, how he got his start in the industry, and how he earned his unique “unicorn-level” moniker. He explains the current data and trends in the podcasting industry as well as why it’s a great time to get into podcasting. He also discusses his techniques in dealing with burnout and keeping his schedule organised as well as shares his process for selecting digital tools, and how he uses them to maintain a healthy work-life balance. “Audio as a platform and podcast as a medium can be a very effective asset for consultants, for business owners, for podcasters, for writers… almost for anybody, really.” Yann Ilunga This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: What Yann does, and what being a systems strategist means. Where his “unicorn-level digital marketing expert” title came from. How he got his start in the industry. The lightbulb moment when he decided to shift his focus to podcasting. How most podcast data available is US-centric and the challenges and opportunities that presents. The surprising content creation trend in the podcasting industry. Why bigger growth is on the horizon for podcasting. Yann’s experience with burnout and how this made him realise that he needed a break. His “macro and micro” approach to setting goals and organising his schedule and tasks. How he leverages his time effectively. His best practices when it comes to managing his Facebook group. The secret to finding the best tool to fit your working style. The key features that Yann thinks are ideal for a digital tool to have, and what turns him off. The podcasts he has handled and is still handling, and their main differences. How he is being more selective with the tools he uses in order to “centralise” his tasks. How he keeps up with what’s new and current in terms of work-life integration. The value of being an active listener and keeping oneself informed. The significance of approaching podcast listening from different angles. How Yann handles bad days — and why he gives himself days to “be lazy”. Why he has stopped comparing his journey to other people’s. His idea of a day when he gets to “live more”. Resources Mentioned: Audible Apple Podcast Spark Boomerang for Gmail Trello Google Calendar Plutio SocialBee Zapier Google Doc Microsoft Word Asana Podcast Business Journal Oura Ring Instant Fitness Sleepstream Connect with Yann Ilunga: Yann Ilunga website Facebook Group Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Yann Ilunga: Becoming a Podcasting Pro first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Lucy Standing founded ViewVo and Vive.Work based on the premise that with the right guidance, anyone can find the job of their dreams. Her leadership role in the Association for Business Psychology is a testament to her track record and passion in taking the standards of quality for the Business Psychology profession to new heights. Her illustrious career – which spans over two decades of social entrepreneurship and volunteerism – allows her to be the kind of business psychologist who is perpetually engaged, energetic, and equipped to bring something new and exciting to the table. Lucy joins me today to share insights on how individuals can land their dream jobs and careers, from the perspective of a business psychologist with years of experience in handling both success and failure. She discusses concrete ways to improve recruitment for businesses, and why shadowing is a simple yet effective method of enhancing the hiring process. She explains why she prefers pen-and-paper to digital tools when it comes to setting her schedule and making reminders for herself. She also dispenses solid and meaningful advice on how companies can find employees that are well-suited for them, and vice versa. “The misguided assumption by most organisations is that — they have the power to make a selection decision, they do — but they do not have the power to make an engagement decision. That power rests with the individual.” Lucy Standing This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: What Lucy does for a living, and what drives her to pursue her present line of work. Her involvement with the Association for Business Psychology and how her role supports the mission of the organisation. Her take on the current state of recruitment in professional industries. Why she says she’s stubborn and “a bit stupid”—and why that’s actually a good thing. What the ViewVo service is all about and who would benefit the most from it. How a person’s different skills and competencies affect their careers and work performance—and the one thing that people tend to regularly overestimate. How the skills that you possess can be applied to your plans and goals. Lucy’s simple but powerful advice for people who want to change their careers. Why it’s important to ask questions to people who are already working your dream job. Why shadowing is the one significant change Lucy would recommend to implement in the recruitment process. Why she prefers using a physical diary instead of digital tools for taking down notes and reminders. How being a member of the ABP makes a major difference in her overall learning process. Why the dialogue process really helps, especially in acquiring new knowledge from people with more experience in a specific field. The right way of going about failure and why rejection from companies should not be taken personally. Lucy’s rather surprising definition of a day in which she gets to live more. Her advice to people who are reaching out to businesses and experts to shadow and learn from. The requirements for people who want to be involved with ViewVo. Resources Mentioned: Gallup Strengths Finder Connect with Lucy Standing: ViewVo website Twitter LinkedIn Email: lucy@viewvo.com Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC Top Tool to Consider Here I recommend a tool that I use. Don’t be a slave to tools / bright shiny objects though, you don’t have to use them all! Photos on iPhone I subscribe to a magazine that provides learning and hints and tips about Apple devices and this week I was reading about the Photos app. I take a lot of photos on my iPhone and sort of know what I’m doing with the app but the article pointed me at the ‘For You’ section that is one of the new options for the app and it’s so cool! It selects photos by location, suggests photos you might want to be reminded of, eg this time last year, and it suggests images that you could edit in various ways. It also curated your photos by location or event to really enhance your experience. The post Lucy Standing: Landing Your Dream Job first appeared on POWER to Live More .…
Alex Dumas is the CEO of Abundance Daily , a platform that he and his wife, Sarah, use to coach couples to be empowered entrepreneurs. This platform was born out of their realisation that the long hours apart, working separately, were taking its toll on their relationship. Working together, Alex and his wife developed a model called T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K that helps their clients thrive professionally, spiritually, and in their relationship. Alex joins me today to share how they came up with the idea to work together and start a business on top of their full-time jobs. He shares three tips he recommends for couples who are considering, or are already, working as a professional team. He also shares the glue that holds their marriage, family, and business together as well as why he chooses not to have bad days. He chooses to have only good and great days. “Design your life first, and the business goes around it.” Alex Dumas This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: What Abundance Daily is about and how they came up with this business name The turning point that led Alex and his wife to start a business together A fresh perspective on how he views his full-time job How they use T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K. as the framework of success in their business and relationship Why they include their parent-child dates on the calendar How they walk the talk and get everything done despite the busyness at work and at home Tools and apps they use to get things done How he keeps himself fit and healthy How he spends his time at home that makes it a good day for him to live more Resources Mentioned: Asana Calendly Outwitting the Devil Book by Napoleon Hill Can’t Hurt Me Book by David Goggins Mind Your Business Podcast Connect with Alex Dumas: Abundance Daily Website Free! Abundance Journal Facebook Alex Dumas on Instagram Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher , subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group , follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience! Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC The post Alex Dumas: Making Marriage and Business Work as a Couple first appeared on POWER to Live More .…