Ready, Set Grit: UpLevel Your Business

There's no denying that the workforce structure and outlook for the future is dramatically changing. Today's guest, Elizabeth Eiss, is a pioneer in that movement, with technology that matches highly skilled "professional freelancers" with positions.As more employers realize the value of a "lean and mean" structure, hiring in a non-traditional way begins to make more sense. Whether you're looking for a gig, or looking to hire skilled workers in an innovative way, you'll enjoy this episode. Please like and review our podcast and subscribe to get new episodes each and every week. Also, check out our website to find out more about Elizabeth Eiss and all our wonderful podcast guests.

This episode is a true story of how grit and determination can transform a person. In this podcast we hear the story of Jennifer Hernandez, and how she spent time on the street as a teenager, right on the edge of society. Jennifer talks about how she was able to transform herself and how she now helps teens get out of similar situations. Thank you for listening to this inspiring story. Please review, like and share our podcast! You can learn more about Jennifer and get all her links on our website elinbarton.com/podcast

Adina Silberstein didn't set out to start a thriving professional pet care business, but when a friend dared her to try to make money dog walking, she found out that she had a knack for caring for four-legged fur babies and their humans. Hear the story of how Adina grew her business, lessons learned along the way, and how she's now coaching other owners of service businesses to find their own successes. Thank you for listening to our podcast. Please like, review and subscribe to this podcast as we release new episodes each and every week. To find out more about Adina and to get all of her links visit our website at elinbarton.com/podcast

At age 70, when most people are settling down into retirement, Ed Silberstein decided to take a different path and start his own business. LES Collections (Compassionate Collections) started small and has grown into a successful and prosperous business over the past three years. In this episode Ed talks about the experience of starting and running a business, and he shares some "tricks of the trade" - the tactics and skills that make Ed so extraordinarily good at collecting money. Find out more about Ed and get his links at elinbarton.com/podcast. Please like and review our podcast, and subscribe so you'll never miss an episode. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Mika Leah tells her inspiring story about facing and overcoming a devastating diagnosis of serious heart disease when she was in her early 30's. That experience led her on a path of entrepreneurship and set her up to speak on national stages. Hear her incredible story and learn how you can protect your own heart health and find the courage to take charge of your one precious life and stop letting fear rule you. Thanks for listening to our podcast. Find out more about Mika and get all her links on our website elinbarton.com/podcast. Also, if you can like, review, subscribe and SHARE the podcast, we'd appreciate it!!! Have a great day and thanks so much.

After overcoming her own fear of public speaking Linda Ugelow became a public speaking coach and launched her own television show. Hear about her journey and get valuable tips to help make your next public speaking opportunity much more fun and infinitely less stressful. In this episode we discuss: How to clear out issues that are at the core of your fear Visualizations and how learning this technique can train your body to relax Affirmations and how to use them effectively How physical movement can help you relax Linda's inspiration for starting her TV show Please like, review and subscribe to our podcast on whatever site you listen to your podcasts on. You can find out more about Linda and get all her links on our website elinbarton.com/podcast Thanks for listening!

Shannon Murphy Robinson joins us to talk about her research in the field of neuroscience, and how understanding the brain and different Brain States can help entrepreneurs be more effective and successful. She also explains how they can use this knowledge to overcome their own biases and create deliberate inclusion within their companies. Find out more about Shannon and her work at elinbarton.com/podcast. Please review us, share and subscribe! Thank you for listening!!

Alfred Ramirez is a high-level strategist, trainer, and consultant who has held high-level positions throughout the United States, including a long run at the White House under the Clinton administration. He's a sought-after speaker and trainer because his knowledge, wisdom and humor allow him to relate to his audience and explain complex ideas in a way that's easily understandable. Alfred says that in business it's important to look before you leap, and to stack the odds in your favor at every stage of the game. That's what he helps listeners do in this engaging podcast. Get your notepads ready, as you'll want to remember all of the tips and insight that Alfred has to share! Please subscribe to this podcast and take the time to give us a review. You can find out more about Alfred and get all of his links and information at elinbarton.com/podcast. Thanks for listening!!

Once upon a time, Kristin Crockett was living the American Dream - she had a beautiful family, a well-paying job and a beautiful house - yet, she was deeply unhappy and felt "empty" inside. She was overweight and unhealthy in body, mind and spirit, even if she didn't fully understand the extent of what was going on. It was only when Kristin met Deserve Level Coach and Founder, Ed Bohlke, that she learned how to rewire her brain, raise her deserve level and change her entire experience. When Kristin realized how easy the process of raising her Deserve Level was, and saw how radically it impacted her life, she decided to switch careers and to get trained to be a Deserve Level Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast. To learn more about Kristen and her work and to get all of her links, visit our website: elinbarton.com/podcast. Thanks so much!!

If you're like most people you may avoid confrontation at all costs. Or, when faced with conflict at work or at home you may find yourself feeling anxious or worried. What if there was a new way to frame conflict - as something to be welcomed, not avoided? And what if you could learn to use conflict to make yourself, your team and even your business better?  If these sound like skills you'd like to learn more about, this episode of Ready, Set, Grit is for you. CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke are coaches, business consultants, speakers, and authors of The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage (LINK). They are passionate about giving their clients a safe space to learn how to navigate conflict and leverage it to access creativity and connection in all of their relationships, both personal and professional. For over 16 years, they have advised and inspired the world’s highest performing organizations in how to turn conflict into innovation and profit. Find out more about CrisMarie and Susan and their work, and get links to their sites and book at our website, elinbarton.com/podcast Please also take a few moments to like this podcast and to subscribe as we are releasing new episodes each and every week.

What do bookkeeping and fire-walking have in common? In this episode Melissa explains that fire and money are both just a reflection of energy, and that once we grasp this concept, we develop the power to change our entire experience. Light Code Consulting is a reflection of Melissa Mogdan's life’s philosophy – helping people to you say ‘YES’ to their dreams and reclaim their power. The zeal to establish this consulting firm came after Melissa experienced a serious medical issue in 2006. After her victory over the health challenge, she resolved to adopt non-typical methods to help people overcome life and business challenges without draining their bank account. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe as new interviews are released each week. To find out more about Melissa and to get her special offer please visit elinbarton.com/podcast.

Return RSG guest Katie Vaz has authored a new book, and this time it's a whimsical illustrated book dedicated to the topic of self-care. Katie says that she got inspired to write and illustrate this book after years of dealing with her own anxiety. Her intention is that coping mechanisms that work well for her will also be useful to others. Please visit our website to find out more about Katie and to get all of her links and special offer: elinbarton.com/podcast

A modern-day shaman, Sarah Negus talks about her own journey into shamanism and reveals how her work helps her clients become empowered in all areas of their lives. In this episode Sarah talks about how she was "different" even as a child, born with a gift to "see beyond the veil" of what most of us consider reality. She also shares insight into how empowering it is for people to learn that they can shift their energy and essentially alter their entire experience, regardless of any past traumas or current situation. If you enjoyed this episode then please leave us a review and subscribe to our channel. You can find out more about Sarah and get all her links at elinbarton.com/podcast

If you're an entrepreneur you need to hear this podcast about a program that is designed to help your business to grow, and profits to rise. I.C. Genius breaks down geographic and economic barriers, giving businesses everywhere the tools, resources and access to thrive. Learn about how this revolutionary program got its start, and how you can get involved. Find out more at elinbarton.com/podcast, and find links to a video and to apply for membership.

In this episode I speak with Kelly Morgan about her transformation from 12 years of work in the world of London banking and finance to moving to Spain in pursuit of a dream to open a retreat center. She talks about going from near financial ruin to currently running one of the top retreat centers in Europe. That journey embodied a leap of faith that also embraced Kelly's practical side. Today, that is how she works with clients - by balancing the pursuit of purpose with a grounded pragmatism. Thank you for listening to this episode. Please take a moment to subscribe to our podcast and to read more about Kelly Morgan on our website elinbarton.com/podcast. There you will find links to all of her sites as well as a special offer for listeners of this show.

My guest this week is Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Creative. In this episode we discuss: **Deciding to strategically grow a business with intention **The difference between being a business owner and an entrepreneur/ CEO **What a second-stage entrepreneur is and why Meghan's company decided that this was their target **Why you should "work on" your strengths, not your weaknesses **The long-distance running analogy of getting from aid station to aid station Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode then please subscribe to our podcast and remember to leave us a review. You can find out more about Meghan on our website elinbarton.com/podcast

On today's episode I talk with the creator of Deserve Level Coaching and Training, Ed Bohlke. We discuss Ed's work and the amazing results that he has achieved with clients. Based on scientific principles and a decade of research, Deserve Level reveals that each of us has a pre-programmed level of what we feel we deserve to get out of life. And, so, perhaps it's no surprise that what we get is exactly what we believe we deserve. Ed's work revolves around breaking down the Limiting Decisions that are holding us back from achieving our goals. He then talks about replacing those unhelpful beliefs with Consciously-Designed Decisions that are aligned with our long-term goals. Ed reveals that Deserve Level works because it's based on the laws of physics. His clients have achieved phenomenal results in financial areas, but also in weight loss, smoking cessation, relationships and overall well-being. Don't miss this important episode. It really is one that could change your life. I hope you enjoyed this episode. Please take a few moments to leave us a review, and subscribe to this podcast. You can find out more about Ed and his work, and get links to all of his sites on our website, elinbarton.com/podcast

In this episode I talk with Spencer Lodge, ultra-successful (and self-made) businessman and founder of Make it Happen University, where sales skills are taught and practiced. Spencer talks about his beginnings, his first mentor and how he learned the skill that changed his entire life: sales. We also touch upon Spencer's passion for adventuring in the name of philanthropy and why giving back is so important to him. Spencer has been voted into the top 100 most influential people in Dubai. We hope you have enjoyed this podcast. Please subscribe for new episodes each week and remember to leave us a review. You can find out more about Spencer and access all of his links at our website: elinbarton.com/podcast

Emellie O'Brien is rocking the world of filmmaking with a simple premise: being more mindful of earth-friendly practices is not only ethical; it can also save producers big bucks. Hear Emellie's story of how she went from a fresh graduate out of film school to an international leader of the greening of the film industry. Learn more about Emellie, get links to all of her sites and more on our website elinbarton.com/podcast If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to our podcast. New episodes are released each and every week - all chock full of inspiration and tips for entrepreneurs who are seeking a dynamic upward pivot in their business.

Life is not meant to be difficult but many people don't realize that creating their dream life begins with intention. Learn to grow wealth and happiness in this episode, featuring the wise words and guidance of Karen Baines. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to our podcast. New inspirational and educational episodes are released every week. Find out more about Karen and get her free download at our website: elinbarton.com/podcast