Entrepreneur Journeys

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I talk with the Ann Bennett, a branding expert and strategist who has guided countless entrepreneurs on their path to success. Ann shares powerful insights on the importance of making adjustments along the way, the art of creating a strong brand that attracts the right audience, and the value of embracing individuality and imperfections.  Through compelling examples of nurturers like Oprah and disruptors like Madonna and Lady Gaga, Ann reminds us that success in business comes from being unapologetically ourselves and connecting with others on a deeper level. Get ready for a fascinating conversation that will inspire and empower you to forge your own unique path. We talk a lot about “Renegade Archetypes” and how knowing you Archetype will help you STAND OUT, speak with confidence & sell with authority. Are you a Nurturer, Disruptor, Innovator, or Geek? Find out in this captivating conversation. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Adjusting and adapting along the entrepreneurial journey ➤ Embracing individuality and imperfections ➤ Creating a manifesto to inspire others ➤ Breaking down complex concepts for effective communication ➤ The compound effect of small actions ➤ Digital dementia and filtering information ➤ Disruptors vs innovators 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annbennett/ Fee Resource: https://www.annbennettmarketing.com/ArchetypeQuiz 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6g02fyOcauk Listen here: https://apex-able.com/entrepreneur-journeys-podcast/ Or wherever you listen to podcasts

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I have the privilege of chatting with Steven Walker, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader. Steven takes us on a captivating journey as he discusses the importance of nurturing and caring for organizations, building lasting connections, and embracing the challenges that come with being a business owner.  Join us as Steven shares valuable insights and strategies for growth, while reminding us that true success lies in the power of intentionality and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Get ready to embark on an inspiring entrepreneurial adventure with Steven Walker in this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Nurturing organizations impact on individuals ➤ Building a lasting business with proper foundation ➤ Inspiring teams and the impact of technology ➤ Combating call reluctance among salespeople ➤ Investing in the right people for business growth ➤ Building a business with longevity and a strong foundation ➤ Preparing for and overcoming economic downturns 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-walker-mr-brand-marketing-848a9310/ Free Download: 7 Secrets to Developing A Personal Branding Strategy - https://www.mannafestmediallc.com/brandingandmarketingwebinar Webinar: Building Your Branding and Marketing Strategy: September 28th @ 7pm EST - https://www.mannafestmediallc.com/brandingandmarketingwebinar 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In today's episode, I sit down with Monica Tanner, a successful entrepreneur who has navigated the complexities of running a business while prioritizing her role as a mother and spouse. Monica shares her unique rituals for transitioning between different aspects of her life, the importance of daily connections in relationships, and her personal insights on creating a thriving marriage. Get ready to be inspired as we explore Monica's journey and gain valuable advice on balancing entrepreneurship and family life. Stay tuned for an enriching conversation on Entrepreneur Journeys with Monica Tanner. Monica opens up about her unique symbol of transition - the earrings she wears. These earrings act as a powerful reminder for her to switch roles, from being a dedicated businesswoman to a loving mother. We delve into the rituals Monica follows to create balance in her life, from setting aside dedicated time for her children to separating her roles as a mother and a lover. Monica helps married couples juggle the demands of marriage, family life, and business so they can experience the highest levels of joy and success while leaving a legacy they can be proud of. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Rituals for achieving work-life balance ➤ The significance of simple, consistent actions and their positive impact ➤ Challenges of entrepreneurship on marriage ➤ Keeping the excitement alive in marriage ➤ Preventing complacency and boredom ➤ Creating a unique relationship culture ➤ Shared language and references that help effective communication 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicatanner/ Resources: Passionate Marriage Membership. https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.com/pmclub  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys we are thrilled to have Josh Ramsey as our guest. Josh helps business owners take control of their marketing strategy so they can better utilize their resources to drive success. Josh is a fractional CMO and an expert in marketing, sales, and web development, with a focus on achieving measurable goals and maximizing ROI. Join us as Josh shares his insights on the power of the reticular activator and how it relates to marketing, the importance of setting proper KPIs, and the key qualities to look for when choosing an agency.  Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with valuable tips. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Reticular activator and subconscious information scanning ➤ Marketing strategies and influencing decision-making ➤ Setting measurable goals and KPIs for success ➤ Visual communication and unique selling position (USP) ➤ CEO and business owner involvement in marketing ➤ CMO and sales relationship as a partnership ➤ Clients wanting to redesign their homepage for increased user engagement 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrcmo/ Fee Offer: Free 2 hour consultation to review their biggest marketing headache to create a solution and a strategy they can take and implement immediately. https://jrcmo.com/ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 Website: https://www.lauradoman.com/ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tYWMLTV3FgM Listen here: https://apex-able.com/entrepreneur-journeys-podcast/ Or wherever you listen to podcasts

In this episode, I sit down with Diana Lidstone, a remarkable entrepreneur who has experienced the highs and lows of business ownership. From starting a successful business while pregnant to transitioning into coaching, Diana's journey is filled with valuable insights and lessons. Join us as we deep into Diana's experiences, uncovering the secrets behind her resilience, personal growth, and the power of embracing one's true identity. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as we embark on this enlightening episode with Diana Lidstone. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Relocating and starting over ➤ Attracting and working with private clients ➤ Self-discovery and embracing authenticity ➤ Mindset shift: working less, making more profit ➤ Learning from challenges and personal growth ➤ Acquiring new clients in the digital agency and real estate investing space ➤ Analyzing the profitability of private coaching versus group coaching ➤ Balancing work and personal life with a retired spouse Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q5wExEUEYas 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredianalidstone/ Website: https://dianalidstone.com/  Fee Resources: https://dianalidstone.com/gift-library/  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, my guest, Scott Warrick, shares invaluable insights on self-care and stress management. Scott, a seasoned human resource professional and employment attorney, emphasizes the significance of finding balance in our lives by engaging in activities that bring joy and taking care of both our physical and mental health. He firmly encourages individuals to leave toxic workplaces if necessary and explores the fascinating world of brain health. During our conversation, Scott delves into the impact of treating our brains poorly, shedding light on the importance of maintaining short-term memory. We discuss Cindy’s case, who battles attention deficit disorder and sleep issues, revealing that sleep problems may indicate brain damage. The significance of glucose for brain function and the potential effects of diabetes on irritability and hormonal imbalances also come into focus. Chronic stress poses risks to heart health, with the release of cortisol and adrenaline potentially causing inflammation and damage to the brain. Scott underlines the importance of cultivating positive thinking patterns and nurturing physical health to release stress-reducing chemicals. We also get a glimpse into Scott’s personal journey of brain repair, touching on the remarkable improvements in his son’s brain health. Throughout this episode, Scott shares inspiring stories of individuals who have made positive lifestyle changes, leading to improved health and increased productivity. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Self-care, stress management and brain health ➤ Scott’s and his son’s personal journey of brain healing ➤ Displacing distress with positive experiences ➤ Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and sleep issues ➤ Fight or flight response and its impact on heart health ➤ Proper dosage and sources for vitamins ➤ Mental health and the reduction or elimination of medications ➤ Recommendations for brain repair activities ➤ The importance of vetting sources and seeking evidence 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwarrickconsulting/ Fee Resources: Videos about BRAIN HEALTH on Scott's website at https://scottwarrick.com/lunch-learn/  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I have the privilege of speaking with Paige Arnof-Fenn, a successful entrepreneur who shares her story and insights on building a strong personal brand.  Paige starts by recounting an eye-opening experience in Italy, where she discovered the importance of substance over appearance. From there, she dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice on avoiding unnecessary expenses and focusing on developing a solid business model.  Paige emphasizes the significance of consistency in image and brand identity, cautioning against diluting one's online presence. She stresses the importance of maintaining a blog or newsletter to build a relationship with the audience and strengthen brand loyalty.  Paige also shares practical strategies for effectively marketing on a limited budget, encouraging creativity and resourcefulness. Throughout the episode, she reflects on her own journey, from her unexpected transition from investment banking to marketing, to the founding of her own successful marketing firm.  Lastly, Paige highlights the importance of authenticity, owning one's brand, and building trust with customers before expanding. Join us on this enlightening episode as we explore the world of entrepreneurship and personal branding with Paige Arnof-Fenn. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Authenticity ➤ Building a personal brand ➤ Resourcefulness and creativity in marketing ➤ Starting with strengths and expanding ➤ Prioritizing substance over appearance ➤ Wasting money on unnecessary extravagant items like fancy business cards ➤ Strategies for increasing visibility and reaching target audience ➤ Content marketing, blogging, and repurposing articles into infographics ➤ Importance of owning one's brand and being authentic Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AY_DOW2LZxo 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn/ Fee Resources: http://mavensandmoguls.com/articles.html Speaker Programs: http://mavensandmoguls.com/speaker-programs.html 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I welcome Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis.  Lynn is an author and a ghostwriter for non-fiction authors. Among other talents, she helps authors define a clear vision of what they want from their book. She also talks about the process of turning existing content into a book. Apart from her expertise in writing, Lynn believes in setting herself up for success in various aspects of life, including making mindful food choices and managing her work schedule. Lynn also shares practical tips for finding writing time, especially for busy parents. She also mentions how productive getaways can create space for days of focused writing. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Podcasting and Content Creation  ➤ Traveling Gluten Free  ➤ Writing and Book Editing  ➤ Organizing and Structuring Book Content  ➤ Time Management and Productivity  ➤ Ghostwriting and Book Coaching  ➤ Writing in Unique Environments ➤ Tips for writing and repurposing content Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis is an author, speaker, ghostwriter, and writing coach who works with speakers, consultants, executives, and service-based business owners to create content that establishes their credibility online. She is currently producing two podcasts: Travel Gluten Free, which assists gluten-free people to travel safely. Her second podcast, Your Writing Coach, guides professionals on their writing journey to becoming a published author.  Elikqitie is an avid ideator who writes between 2,000 and 8,000 words per day and is currently in the process of writing and publishing four books for 2023. She currently splits her time between her home in Olympia, Washington, and her farm in McMinnville, Oregon - the latter of which lies in the middle of wine and hazelnut country!  When she’s not writing, Elikqiti enjoys playing with their two dogs, snuggling her two cats Hemingway and Jack, traveling, painting, reading, mediation, and playing outdoors. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wSULxIHbWWA 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnsmargis/ Fee Resource: How to Write Your Book in 100 days or less online course https://successful-crafter-1017.ck.page/4859fa797e  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured in a future episode. Use this link to easily record your question right from your browser: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, my guest, Pat Little, shares her inspiring story of finding fulfillment and purpose after leaving a long career in real estate. Pat emphasizes the importance of helping others and being an inspiration for their journey. We discuss the concept of the entrepreneurial journey and the importance of pursuing one's true desires. Pat also opens up about her own battle with breast cancer, which she now views as a gift that led her to finding a career that matched her passion. Pat shares her experience of joining a health-focused company and how it aligned with her passion and purpose. Join us as we dive deep into Pat's journey and the lessons they've learned along the way. After surviving cancer, Pat realized that life is too short to continue in her 24 year real-estate career. She decided to take the leap to entrepreneurship, when she learned of a new company entering her market.   𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Being an inspiration to others ➤ Sometimes it is the hard knocks that inspire us to take a new direction in life ➤ Viewing cancer as a gift and opportunity to pursue something different ➤ Leaving financial security behind to pursue a dream ➤ How fear can hold you back from making a change  ➤ Finding fulfillment by making an impact in people’s lives ➤ Passion, Purpose & Mission 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-little-lifevantage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.little.58  Request your free Ebook: Six Myths Revealed on Wellness at: patlittle555@gmail.com 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O47RIZv_Tms Listen here: https://apex-able.com/entrepreneur-journeys-podcast/ Or wherever you listen to podcasts

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, the I emphasize the importance of creating a strong post-purchase experience to build customer loyalty and increase repeat sales. I touch on gathering feedback, setting expectations, effectively communicating with customers, and more.  Increasing repeat sales and brand loyalty can significantly boost profit. To gain perspective it may be helpful to map out the entire customer journey and understand customer expectations at each stage. By implementing these strategies, businesses can create a positive post-purchase experience and foster long-term customer relationships. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Setting customer expectations ➤ The Power of Repeat Sales ➤ Effective communication methods ➤ Mapping the Customer Journey ➤ Building Brand Loyalty with Customer-Friendly Returns ➤ Providing educational resources for customers ➤ Continuous customer feedback ➤ The Power of Loyalty Programs for Building Brand Loyalty This podcast is also available on YouTube at: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-matz Free Cheat Sheet Download: https://snip.ly/PostSa 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I dive into the world of creating a one sheet.  I share examples of one sheets, including my own, which features elements like a picture, contact information, client quote, biography, suggested topics and questions, and links to previous podcast appearances. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys provides valuable insights into the power of a well-crafted one sheet and how it can elevate your presence in the podcasting industry and grow your business. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐈 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Creating an effective one sheet  ➤ Customizing the one sheet for different podcasts  ➤ Providing relevant information to podcast hosts  ➤ Starting on smaller podcasts for experience  ➤ Elements to include in a one sheet 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h5bM43dBo0M Listen here: https://apex-able.com/entrepreneur-journeys-podcast/ Or wherever you listen to podcasts  

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I speak with Lou Everett and Sherri McManus about their Entrepreneur Journey. Lou shares his belief that competition shouldn't exist and emphasizes the value of partnerships and teamwork. They discuss their experience of starting a successful business and the lessons they learned along the way. Through anecdotes and personal experience, listeners gain insights into the essential qualities of true entrepreneurship and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people. Lou and Sherri of The Lou Everett Group are known for their highly effective coaching, teaching, and speaking on the importance of personal growth and how it impacts our Influence as a Leader. With more than four decades of combined experience in training, coaching, and leadership, they also have received training and mentoring from well-known and successful coaches and teachers from the likes of Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, John Maxwell, Jack Canfield, Paul Martinelli, and are Certified Leadership Coaches and Corporate Trainers. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤  The importance of community over competition in entrepreneurship ➤ Shedding old habits ➤ Surround Yourself with the right people ➤ Reducing personal attachment to “the way things are” ➤ Pivoting and making changes to reach a new level ➤ The need for hard work, willingness to learn from others, and consistency in habits   You can watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-4zxg-3Sies 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: Website: https://loueverettgroup.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloueverettgroup/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lou-everett-group/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/theloueverettgroup Fee Download:  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I welcome Heather Zeitzwolfe, the host of Get Radical with Your Business, to discuss various aspects of entrepreneurship. Heather shares her journey from studying fashion design to advertising and market research, before finally starting her own business in her 50s. We also dive into the importance of understanding the reasoning behind business decisions and working with creatives who may struggle with finances. Heather also talks about the benefits of collaboration through her Rad Pack community, and the importance of testing and tweaking products/services while getting feedback from customers. A great listen for aspiring or current entrepreneurs looking to gain insights from someone who has been through the journey. Heather is a radical profit fairy extraordinaire! At “Get Radical With Your Business”, She supports service-based creative entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses the fun way—by embracing your superpowers! Authenticity is key! She stands out from the crowd as a long-time vegan, Gen-Xer, cat mom, drag queen enthusiast, and collector of weird dolls and lunchboxes who is more likely to have pink hair than a navy blazer. Heather’s professional experience includes fashion design, market research, and live theater. She is a lifelong learner and went back to college in my 40s, getting a degree in accounting, and then taking the plunge in her 50s to become an entrepreneur. She has a no-shame approach to money, turning drudgery into a disco party! Through her strategic advising, membership, and group programs, She helps creative entrepreneurs monetize their passion, while finding work-life balance, all with fun and flair! 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ The importance of creativity in business ➤ The importance of understanding business goals ➤ Market test your ideas in the early stages ➤ The power of bouncing ideas off of others to gain perspective ➤ How podcasting opens doors ➤ Why supportive communities are important for business owners ➤ Why clear goals are important ➤ The relationship between the “numbers” and the story 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherzeitzwolfe Instagram: @zeitzwolfe Free events: https://getradicalprofitgrowthaccelerator.com/events  Plan Your Profits in Paradise Business Cruise Retreat: https://getradicalprofitgrowthaccelerator.com/cruise  Get Radical With Your Business Podcast: https://getradicalprofitgrowthaccelerator.com/podcast 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I talk with Reggie Johnson about his journey in entrepreneurship. Reggie talks about the constant business theme throughout his life and his current work in the events business. He also shares his love for broadcasting and how he started his podcast “Reg in Atl”, as well as his sports show “Just the Stats”. Reggie discusses the challenges of finding a consistent co-host and his transition from working in the music industry to starting his own studio. The episode concludes with Reggie's experience with investing and how it has changed his perspective on life. Reggie is a self describes himself as a business nerd, with a wealth of knowledge and experience that has enabled him to succeed in his ventures. We cover a range of topics, but all of them revolve around the speaker's interest and experience in the business world, his love for broadcasting, and the challenges and opportunities he faced along the way. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤  The creation of a podcast called Regina Atl Podcast ➤ The challenges of finding a consistent co-host ➤ How the building his studio was in got shut down because of neighbors parties ➤ The importance of just getting started ➤ Starting where you are and improving as you go 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiej/ Podcasts: Justthestat.com & Reginatl.com 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, we discuss the advantages of bartering during times of recession, utilizing bartering as a marketing tool, and the unique benefits it offers potential employees.  Our guest, Ed Fox, shares his success story in accepting barter dollars as payment for empty ad spaces and offsetting expenses. He also introduces his new business, Business Elevator, where he helps businesses grow through the use of wholesale dollars and barter exchange. Ed shares insights on starting a business for no money, using free tools to write and create a book, and the importance of having more than one venture in case of disaster. Ed’s entrepreneur journey began early on  At just seven years old, he accompanied his father to work and was tasked with picking up nails and scraps around yards. It was during this time that he noticed an abundance of empty Coke bottles just piled up. Without hesitation, he decided to collect them and turn them in for cash. Today Ed helps businesses with marketing, saving money, and profit growth. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Unique marketing opportunities through bartering ➤ Bartering to offset expenses and incentivize employees ➤ Ed’s personal experience of starting a successful convenience store ➤ Suggestions and tools for starting a business with minimum investment ➤ The importance of adding value and helping others in networking ➤ Creativity in marketing to set yourself apart from the crowd 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aussiefox/ Email: edward@aussiefox.com Fee Resource: Seven Steps to Fight Inflation. Email Ed for your free copy 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz Video of the podcast:  Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5_3VcllnKA

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, I speak with Melody Owen, a mother and entrepreneur who shares her journey of raising her family under Canada's bilingual education system while building her marketing and writing business, Author Nation. Melody discusses her passion for market research, and how she helps authors navigate their writing process to publish their work. We also dive into the importance of taking initiative and not waiting for permission, as well as the process of writing a book to level up in your industry. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ The importance of A/B testing and experimentation for effective marketing ➤ Melody’s  journey from teaching English in various countries to entrepreneurship and the creation of Author Nation ➤ Writing a book should typically be done after gaining some experience and insights in your industry ➤ The five stages of book publishing from Planning to Promoting your published book ➤ A deep understanding of your market, will inform a successful marketing campaign Melody is a world traveler who began her journey at the University of Waterloo, where she studied English and professional writing. After graduation, she taught English in various countries and eventually landed in South America, where she taught at a university before being recruited by Oxford University Press to represent them in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Her experiences in education led her to create Author Nation, the culmination of her journey to inspire and support aspiring writers. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xq888HrnoH4 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodyowen/ Resource: https://authornationtube.com/free-downloads/ Community: https://authornation.circle.so/c/start-here/  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, we explore the concept of a 6 Star Business. Aveline's "genius model" consists of three central concepts - Purpose, People, and Impact - each with three associated components. We discuss the importance of creating a culture of community and togetherness among staff, finding one's tribe of like-minded people in networking, and establishing boundaries when working from home.  We also dive into the speaker's "corporate career-to-business owner" journey, including navigating "red tape to revamp the onboarding process", experiencing mistreatment from senior employees, and ultimately leaving the corporate world to start her own HR coaching business. Aveline also shares her journey with her 6 Star Business podcast to delve into what it means to be a "6 Star Business", focusing on Purpose, People, and Impact. Aveline is the founder of 6 Star Business and has perfected a process of Customer Journey Mapping that helps businesses and industries understand the gaps in their customer's journeys, create a solution, and realize the true profits available as a result of positive customer experiences. Her vision is to build integrity and trust in the customer's journey. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤  How the 6 Star Business podcast developed from a simple idea to a community and book ➤  Embracing the journey of finding your true gifts and making an impact on those around you ➤  Introduction of the 6 Star Business "genius" model consisting of three elements: Purpose, People, and Impact ➤  The importance of finding one's tribe ➤  The importance of sustainability and community in business ➤  The journey of bringing one's true gifts to the world and making an impact ➤ The importance of establishing boundaries when working from home 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avelineclarke/ Free Giveaway: Find out how you can position yourself to attract better customers: a 2 minute quiz  https://6starpositioning.scoreapp.com/ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, Matt Levenhagen recounts his journey of facing a multitude of obstacles and how he eventually achieved success through determination and adaptability. Initially, Matt  pursued art as a career before getting into the insurance business. Later, he transitioning to freelancing and eventually establishing the Unified Web Design agency.  With a focus on digital marketing agencies as clients and partnerships in place, his agency has grown to include a team of 10. He shares his struggles with scaling up project management and the importance of revisiting strategies to keep growing. He also talks about the impact of a book called Profit First, which helped him systemize financial management and prioritize profit-making.  Matt's story is a case study in adapting to changes in the industry and the overall market environment to keep moving forward. Matt is the founder and lead Web Designer at Unified Web Design, LLC. that helps businesses translate their brands vision into design and code utilizing the WordPress CMS and the Bootstrap toolkit. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Going back to school to gain a foundation for business ➤ Organically discovering a profitable niche ➤ Realizing that some flexibility in strategy is needed to adapt to a changing market place ➤ Growth of agency, challenges with scaling project management ➤ Implementing Profit First system for financial management ➤ Importance of adapting and revisiting strategies  ➤ Self-improvement for business growth and success 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levenhagen/ For more information: https://www.mattlevenhagen.com/ https://www.unifiedwebdesign.com/  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, we sit down with Claudia Rickard, a certified clinical hypnotherapist from England who shares insights on personal growth and building a successful career as an entrepreneur. Claudia speaks about the importance of letting go of perfectionism, making mistakes, and embracing imperfection.  We discuss her effective approach to helping clients change behaviors and paths in life, using a number of modalities. We also share tips on networking and building relationships with others in the industry, suggesting ways to start conversations and connect with like-minded individuals. Join us for an inspiring conversation on personal growth and entrepreneurship. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Embracing imperfection on the journey towards excellence ➤ Challenges faced with licensing requirements when moving from England to the USA ➤ Confidence building and self-esteem ➤ Procrastination and the fear of making mistakes ➤ Learning from others in similar fields ➤ How to be confident and start conversations at networking events ➤ The importance of focusing on the results you want and not on the results you do not want Claudia Rickard was born in the U.K in 1969 and moved to North Carolina in 2019. She is an Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Nightingale Memory Consultant, Sleep Talk® Consultant, Master NLP Practitioner, Advanced BLAST Technique® Practitioner and a Certified Havening® Practitioner.  She uses these techniques as well as EFT and Kinetic Shift in her practice and gives strategies for her clients to build their own inner resources and release old, unwanted feelings.  Claudia is passionate about helping improve quality of life for not only her clients but for anyone who wants to create change in their lives. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: Email: info@claudiarickard.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-rickard-206411197/ Fee Download: https://www.claudiarickardhypnosis.com/ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz  

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys Paige and I dive into the world of healing and spirituality. Paige shares her experience of studying in a unique university and becoming a practitioner in Eastern medicine traditions.  We discuss the importance of breaking habitual patterns and reprogramming oneself for healing. We explore the significance of asking questions without judgment and the danger of spiritual bypassing.  Paige shares her journey of discovering her path as a wounded healer and explains the difference between spiritual emergency and spiritual emergence.  We discuss the role of the mind in creating addiction and reactive programming. Paige also shares her insights on human design and how knowing one's design can refine their abilities.  Paige is a Subconscious Health Practitioner, published writer, poet, and dynamic speaker. She’s the founder and owner of Inner Realm Wellness LLC, where she aids clients around the globe in processing trauma and dis-ease subconsciously using over 14+ different modalities from Eastern and Western medicine combined.  𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤  The importance of reprogramming and healing ➤ Understanding the wounded healer journey ➤ The connection between struggles and spiritual awakening ➤ Integrating science and spirituality ➤ Breaking habitual patterns and reprogramming by trying new things ➤ The Buddhist philosophy of being present in the moment Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Tot21G4xX8 Listen here: https://apex-able.com/entrepreneur-journeys-podcast/ Or wherever you listen to podcasts 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-frisone-5072551a2/ Website: www.innerrealmwellness.life Instagram: www.instagram.com/innerrealmwellness www.facebook.com/innerrealmwellness Free gift: an Affirmation and Resource Kit for Sustained Health & Wellness, available at: www.innerrealmwellness.life/free-gift 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz