Scaling Up

It’s the end of an era! Today is a bittersweet day as we say goodbye to something really good to make room for something even better.   Welcome to our last episode of Scaling up…   The show that we’ve grown over the last two and a half years and the community that we’ve fostered that’s turned into something really special.    On today’s final episode, I’m sharing behind the scenes into what’s coming next and why you won’t want to miss it.   I also have some final thoughts that you can take to the bank… literally.   So come with me as we put a cherry on top of this show - because in essence, what we’re doing is exactly why we started this show in the first place - we’re scaling up! We’re going to our next level and I’m challenging you to do the same! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/193 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Welcome to our very last pep talk!   It’s a simple one. It’s my wish for you as we close down Scaling Up and head into this new podcast that we’re launching.   Are you pursuing what you are being called to?    Not because of where the money is, not because of what the market is calling for, not because of expectations society has placed on you… but because there is no other option. Because you know that if you don’t do it, you will feel like you have failed yourself.   It’s scary and uncertain, and it may go against the norm, but it is for you.   Sometimes we drive ourselves bonkers trying to determine what our true purpose is. The question I always ask myself is: is this for me, or is this bigger than me?   Your true purpose should have an impact that is bigger than just you. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/192  

We’re coming to the end of an era, folks.   This show has been such a gift to me, and I hope that it has brought value to your life as well.   To commemorate the last few years of Scaling Up, we wanted to do a “Best Of” episode to compile some of our favorite episodes. So if you’re looking for an episode that is going to be loaded with nuggets of gold, this is the episode for you! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/191 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Today we’re talking about the difference between popularity and leadership. There’s often a misconception that those two words are synonymous, and that couldn’t be further from the truth.   Popularity is not synonymous with leadership, and believing that it is can actually be dangerous. To honor the calling that you have, you have to live within a set of core values. Those core values should serve as your true north.   But if you mistake being popular with being a leader, you might have a bend toward that popularity because it feels good! We all like to be liked.   When you start to sway toward what feels good over what’s right, you move away from that set of values that are truly the stepping stones toward your purpose. Leadership is not always doing what’s popular, but doing what’s right. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/190  

I have been eagerly awaiting today’s episode with Lorraine Dallmeier!   You are going to get a taste of things that I find to be some of the most critical pieces of the puzzle when it comes to growing a thriving empire and, at the same time, honoring your health in the process.   Lorraine is a rockstar in the online business space. We talk a lot about her journey, the power of hard work, and what it truly takes to stand the test of time. Lorraine understands what it means to build a strong foundation in business for the long haul.   You are not going to want to miss this episode! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/189  

Today’s episode is short and sweet, but really important for me to share:   College is not the end goal for our kids.   The cultural norm says that it should be. For the past couple of decades in our country, it has been a given that in order to be “successful” as an adult, you will probably have to go to college.   When I was growing up, that was definitely my trajectory. My parents valued higher education, so there were really no other options on the table for me. The question wasn’t if I would go to college, but where.   I wasn’t bothered by it or pressured by it, it just was. That’s just what everyone was doing. College was the default.   College is where so many of us go, or went, because we thought we need to in order to be of value in our society. But this is actually so far from the truth today. So this episode is aimed specifically at debunking that myth. www.elizabethhartke.com/188 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

My listeners here on scaling up have been so supportive of me since the day I launched this podcast at nearly full-baked pregnant in the dead of the most oppressively cold winter here in Wisconsin.   It’s been harder than I expected to wind down this show to gear up for what’s next.   But today, I wanted to tell you a little bit more about where my heart is being called and why I’d love for you to come along for the ride!   Today’s episode is full of gratitude and will give you a glimpse into the future…   Let’s get to the show! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/187 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I know you know what you do. We’re past the point of figuring out who you serve and how you serve them, right? Today’s Pep Talk is short and sweet. It’s about the greater mission behind why you do what you do. There has to be a greater mission, a deeper calling.  www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/186 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I think it’s safe to say that this is one of the most important things for you to learn how to discern, as both an entrepreneur and just a person living in our modern world: how do you know what’s a good opportunity vs. a “shiny” opportunity?   Everyone loves a good opportunity! But part of really elevating into your next level means discerning which opportunities are the right ones.   Sometimes, they’re such great opportunities it would seem crazy to say no.   Other times, it’s tough to decipher whether it’s something that would be a launching pad or ultimately an anchor.    Discernment is a key discipline in both leadership and successful entrepreneurship and it requires your next level of wisdom. So today I’m talking to you about how to discern which opportunities are for you and which ones are not.    Let’s tap into it! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/185 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I’ve gone back and forth on whether I want to participate in this conversation in any capacity, but I’ve had enough people reaching out asking about my thoughts that I decided today’s the day.   I have a very strong opinion on the Rachel Hollis drama, and apparently it’s an unpopular opinion. I’ve been reading and listening to other people’s opinions, and it’s just so not mine.   My first reaction when I saw the infamous video was to disregard it, honestly. I have zero interest in getting roped into this nonsense. Let me tell you why. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/184 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

The long awaited topic: leveraging LinkedIn to connect with the right people, grow your list, and increase your conversions.  This is a topic you guys have asked for again and again, but to be very honest with you, LinkedIn is a platform that I have very little experience in as an entrepreneur. I used to use LinkedIn back in the day when I was in the corporate world, and it was basically just a resume for me. So we called in an expert for this one! Andrea Jones joins us on the show today and she is masterful at utilizing LinkedIn for online businesses. We get into the nitty gritty of how to use LinkedIn to grow and scale your business. And don’t worry, she starts at ground zero! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/183 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Let’s talk about doing something new and uncomfortable.    I’m not necessarily just talking about your business. So much of finding success entrepreneurship is about who you are becoming in the process.   I can do tough things. You can do tough things. We can do the things that we don’t want to do. We can even gain wisdom and confidence from doing these hard things.    What is it in your world that you’ve been avoiding or hesitating on? Put yourself in the position to make it happen and allow yourself to be empowered to a whole new level. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/182 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Ever feel like you’re watching your peers land awesome media, get the speaking gigs, land the book deal, get to work with that great company, have opportunities that you dream of… while you’re over there grinding and waiting for your big break?   Why is it that some people seem to magnetize all of the golden opportunities while others seem to repel them?   Today I’m going to break down the 5 reasons why you’re not getting the opportunities you want and what to do to shift the pendulum in your favor.   No more feeling like it’s never going to happen for you… it’s your time. Let’s make it happen! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/181  

There are some things in life that just suck. But sometimes these hard seasons are literally designed for us, at the perfect moment, and we often can’t see just how valuable these things are while we are going through them. And honestly, even in hindsight sometimes, we still just remember these moments as really tough. But what if these seasons are a blessing to you in ways that you can’t see or ever know fully? www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/180 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I kinda spilled the beans on social media the other day.  I know I’ve been a little bit elusive about what’s coming down the pike for me, for us, for our company. There are both some legal and strategic reasons I can’t fully share everything yet.  But today’s episode will give you a glimpse into what we’re building for in the future, and I hope it will help you in your own path to discern what is the best path for you and how to know how to build, create, and move forward in a way that is for the future version of you in your business. I don’t want you to stay stuck in the reactionary model of business like so many entrepreneurs. Today’s episode is dedicated to where you’re going and helping you get there. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/179 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I see a major problem happening. We get to see what entrepreneurs are doing daily because of social media. But what you have to remember is, everyone gets to choose what they put forth. It could be true, it could be untrue, it could be cultivated behind the scenes to look a certain way when the reality is not like that. So this pep talk is just a reminder to not fall for this -- this being the assumption that other people are rocking their biz and you are trying to run with cinder block shoes. People spend so much time making themselves appear a certain way that is not actually true. And then it gives us the misconception of where they’re really at, and then we compare ourselves to something that isn’t even reality. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/178 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!  

Today we’re doing something a little bit different on the show!   We have a special guest, Chelsea Clarke, the owner of both Her Paper Route and Blog for Sale. She helps investors and content creators buy and sell niche online businesses and blogs.   We haven’t talked about this topic before on the show, but we do constantly talk about different ways to bring more revenue into your business. How can you do things to become your own investor so that you don’t have to go into debt and so that you have the money that you need to pour back into your business to continue to grow. Often you have to spend money to make money in business, and this is one way to make that money.   This might sound like something that is totally out of your wheelhouse - you might not be a blogger or even interested in flipping websites, but trust me: you want to hear this episode! There are some amazing income opportunities down this path, so this may be a route you want to consider.   Let’s get to the show! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/177  

A couple of weeks ago, my husband, Michael, was away. I wanted to get a workout in, so I dragged all three kids downstairs to “do it with me.”   I was following along with the program on the screen, when my son all of a sudden was like, “Mom, wait! Stop! You can’t start the next move yet!” And I asked him why, and he said, “You didn’t finish the last one!” I tried to argue with him and tell him that I did finish it, and he replied, “No, he said you had to do the move 12 times, and you only did it 10 times!”   And to be honest, at first I was annoyed and wishing that I just had a moment alone to do this workout. And then I remembered: I want to be the kind of person who does the extra rep, not the kind of person who short changes herself because things are getting tough.   Ultimately, I was so proud of my son for calling me out because we want to raise children that work hard and go above and beyond.    This was such a stark reminder to me that our kids are always watching. They pay attention to everything we do, and every little thing is affecting them. We are literally forming our children’s reality and beliefs, long into adulthood.   So start to become more aware of the job you signed up for. Your kids are watching you. It’s exhausting and it’s tough and it wears on you, but it’s the role you signed up for. www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/176 Snag a bottle of my favorite wine for a penny!

Trust me when I tell you that this episode is going to be one of your all time favorites!   Today we have the John Lee Dumas on the show. You probably know him as the host of one of the top podcasts of all time, Entrepreneurs on Fire. John turned his podcast into a media empire that generates over 1 MILLION dollars in revenue each MONTH. He has produced 3,000+ episodes with over 100 million listens! These stats are insane.   So yeah, he has blazed a path in entrepreneurship and podcasting. You don’t want to miss this episode!   John’s first traditionally published book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success, is being released tomorrow. He breaks many of those steps down in this episode, and it is exactly how he built his own business from the ground up. It is truly going to blow your mind!   Without further ado, the myth, the man, the legend himself, John Lee Dumas! www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/175  

I might ruffle a few feathers with this pep talk, but I’m okay with that.   Now, I’m all for celebrating your wins and looking back at how far you’ve come.   This month is Women’s History Month, a month where we look back on our history and celebrate how far we, as women, have come.   But the truth is, I don’t think we need a special day or month to validate how capable we truly are.      There are places in the world, today, where women are still seen as, and treated as, property. Not human beings, property.   We are so flooded with opportunity in our country. Some of us more than others, for sure! And that has to do with our daily circumstances. But as a whole, in America, we have so much opportunity, every day.   But I never want you to feel like you need to first be validated in order to pursue your calling. If it feels unfair, like you’ll have to work harder to succeed just because you’re a woman, than sister, I hope you choose to work harder.   A lot of people spend time complaining about the cards they were dealt, rather than figuring out the best strategy to play them.     www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/174 Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!