Fear Free Launches

Mina Fung is a former corporate leader turned entrepreneur and now founder of Pull Impact and co-founder of WIFA Global. She is the podcast host of 10X Vision. Her goal is to inspire others to seek change and take action to create a life worth living and build a business worth growing. Don’t be fooled by the title- we’re not talking numbers and taxes. Mina takes us through her young adulthood and describes what it was like to grow up under parental expectations that just didn’t match her own ideas of her life.  Although she was successful, she describes herself as a “misfit” in the corporate world.  Ironically, her father was a small business owner himself. Though he wanted her to take a different approach to life, she found she was destined to follow his footsteps in the entrepreneurial world.     Our conversation outlines the life lessons she has learned as she transitioned from the corporate world to a creative space. Her vulnerability and honesty is priceless, guys.  Listen as she tells us about: How she “handicapped” herself with the wealth she accumulated in her corporate role Her first failed businesses Rookie business mistakes to avoid Her pitching experience and raising funds What makes this lifestyle full of risks worth it for her Make sure you download this episode and then share it. The most golden moment comes at the end when she talks about her best piece of advice for newbies. I’m not even going to share it in the notes because you NEED to listen for it and absorb all the valuable information around it!  This is one you’ll need to grab a note book for and practice your notetaking skills.  I can’t wait to watch Mina blow it up with Women in Finance and Accounting Global and inspire the heck out of you on her podcast, 10x Vision.  What a fresh and friendly, guest. This is a goodie, guys! Contact Mina at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wifaglobal/ Podcast: https://www.pullimpact.com/podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minafung/ Find us at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

 Patricia Love, also known as the "RahRah Coach", is a motivational and accountability coach.  Her main drive in her work is to flip women's mindset from "I can't" into "I can". She thrives on helping women to break through those mental blocks that sabotage their pocketbooks, and to strive for the life that they've always deserved.  She has coached top realtors, CEO's, and entrepreneurs over the last 27 years, doubling and tripling their incomes, while also creating more balance and fun in their lives.   On today’s episode, we discuss how much words really do matter, and how what you say to yourself can truly deflate or elevate your life.  There is a true power in positivity, and Patricia is a true testament to how the way we think and speak can not only affect our mood, but also our overall success.  Today is all about maintaining a money mindset, being kind to ourselves, and really reaching for our full potential and capabilities. So friends, I want you all to ask yourselves; How is your mindset holding you back from achieving everything you're capable of?  Want to get in contact with Patricia? Please reach out and contact her via her Website, Facebook, and Instagram!! Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Facebook Instagram  

Jay Ludgrove, co-founder of GLProUK, a full-service digital marketing agency based around creating social content while never forgetting the reason for marketing via social media, sales. Jay comes from a highly respected sales background and has implemented his skill set to drive his business and assist in helping others. Jay is also a key speaker talking about marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, video, podcasting and everything in between. On todays episode, Jay shares with us the very interesting story of how his digital marketing agency GLProUK came about.   What started out as an impromptu podcast episode for a good friend turned into an internatonal marketing agency. Jay has been able to do what so many of us strive for; turning a passion project into a career.  He has used his passion for content creation to cultivate a lucrative business.   Many of us have passions for our interests, and thus jump two feet in with eyes closed when attempting to make that passion a profit.  As important as your love for your work is, Jay and I want to make sure that you're prepared for what really goes in to turning that passion into a business.  This episode will give you all the juicy details about what allowed Jay to do just that.   Connect with Jay at the links below:  GLProUK Linkedin Vimeo Facebook Instagram Twitter  

Selene Vakharia is a Business & Marketing Strategist and Founder of SMRT WOMEN, an award-winning community for entrepreneurs and business bosses in the making.    For over 15 years, Selene has worked with organizations, businesses, and award-winning ad agencies across Canada. In 2014, she moved across the country to a small town in the north and started and in 2015 she started a marketing, design, and events agency.   After running the agency for a couple of years with clients all around the world, Selene realized that what she truly loved doing was using her marketing, money, and mindset superpowers to help female entrepreneurs rock THEIR businesses. Selene absolutely loves working with entrepreneurs who are looking to turn their passion into a profitable business with purpose.    So, SMRT WOMEN was started.   Since it began, it has been behind two sold-out conferences, a sold-out female CEO speaker series, countless workshops and networking events, and two group coaching programs.   All the way from the Yukon, Selene brings to us her marketing, community-building and storytelling tips. She is a true self-starter and talks to us about wrestling with imposter syndrome and how she overcomes that. Listen in as we gather some tips from Selene, like: Overcoming tough launches Building brand story challenges Educating niche communities Jedi mindset tricks Finding her space in the world as a Business & Marketing Strategist Want to contact Selene? Get in touch with her on her channels here: Facebook Instagram (@smrtpopups) Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Kathy McEwan is a Certified Professional Organizer, Speaker and CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home organizing company in Ottawa, ON Canada. Her goal is to help as many people as she can, go from having clutter and feeling stressed and overwhelmed to being organized. Kathy also coaches other professional organizers who want to increase profit and scale their business.   Kathy started as a Personal Assistant and realized that she could expand into a valuable service-based business. As she grew from a packing/unpacking service to a life organizer, she realized that her business could also offer a little emotional support and habit training as well. Her business has now expanded enough to employ a team of amazing organizers who help struggling and busy folks get their houses and lives in order. Listen to this episode if you need some inspiration to take your talents that you may take for granted and turn them into absolute gold! Listen in as we gather some tips, like: How to build a strong team How to build a business from your hidden talents How to offer more value than your competitors Leading a business as an introvert Growing a business with a “quality over quantity” mindset Want to contact Kathy? You can find out more about her business, A Second Set of Hands, on her website. Get in touch with her on her other channels here: Facebook Instagram - @kathyorganizes LinkedIn Podcast Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Dan Bublitz Jr is an American comedian/actor & ordained minister known for his one man show, "It Was Supposed to Be A Love Story" on Amazon Prime. He's appeared in several films & commercials and has appeared on Comedy Time TV. Dan is the creator and host of the "Art of Bombing" podcast where he talks to guests about finding success through failure. He's performed at several comedy festivals including the Ventura Comedy Festival & the San Diego Comedy Festival. Dan co-created and co-produces the Sioux Falls Sno Jam Comedy Festival and the Paul Bunyan Comedy Festival, both fundraising events. When Dan isn’t performing at clubs and venues across the country he enjoys his time at home with his dogs Gizmo & Tello, his cat Hugo, and his wonderful partner Tara.   Dan has such an inspirational story. You know the deal- hated his job, went through a divorce, regretting not following his dreams….all the low places in life we experience. Turning that all into motivation, he lost a ton of weight, took steps to start a comedy career and went back to school. Today, he’s living his best life leading projects he is passionate about and regularly growing from the risks he’s taking in a business he loves. This episode gives our future comedians great advice for getting off the ground. If you’re not an aspiring stand-up, isn’t so interesting to hear that people in all types of niches experience much of the same trials and tribulations as you? Listen in as we gather some tips, like: What’s it like when you tank on stage? How do you sell yourself as a comedian? What is missing in the comedy business world? Where are the opportunities? Want to contact Dan? You can find out more about his comedy on his website. If you’d like to listen to his podcast, go ahead and click here. Lastly, don’t forget to go follow Dan at @dbublitzcomedy and on Facebook! Also, catch Dan on Twitter and his Amazon Prime show can be found here! Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Britany Felix found herself approaching her 30’s, working in a soul-sucking corporate job, and no closer to her dreams of traveling the world. In November 2015, she decided to start a podcast where she could learn from those living her dream lifestyle and that decision changed her life. She’s long-since left the corporate world behind and now has the freedom she craved thanks to her business as a Podcast Consultant and Editor where she specializes in helping female coaches and consultants utilize the power of podcasting in their business.   Her back story describes being bored in her corporate job and breaking free. You know everyone’s fear of not being ready to make that jump….well, that worst case scenario happened. But, guess what? She’s still alive and thriving! Britney tells us all about the experience of quitting her job with no safety net, falling into hard times and then ultimately rising up and conquering the podcasting game. This episode gives our future podcasters listeners great advice for getting that podcast idea off the ground. Listen in as we gather some tips, like: Who should be a podcaster? When is it useful to have a podcast as a part of a business strategy? What are the best apps? How much money should you plan to spend when starting? When do you need to pay an editor? Want to contact Britney? You can find out more about her podcasting coaching services on her website. If you’d like to listen to her podcast, go ahead and click here. Lastly, don’t forget to go follow Britney @podcastingforcoaches and on Facebook! Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Stephanie is a launch copywriter who helps service-based businesses showcase their personality and unique brand voice, so they can confidently sell their products and services online. Her passion is helping women find their voice and create successful launches that increase their income and impact on others. She’s helped hundreds of clients do this by creating personality-infused websites, landing pages, and emails. Stephanie lives in North Carolina with her husband, 2 children, and over-sized lap dog, Ellie. When she’s not helping her clients create successful launches, she can be found reading a book, watching Netflix, or enjoying a delicious taco!   This episode gives our entrepreneurial listeners tips can be used for writing landing pages, emails, or any other material comprised of a launch or selling online. Stephanie explains the importance of professional copywriting for new businesses and we understand how a few examples of this can increase conversions. Listen in as we gather some tip, like: Knowing your audience to write better copy Write about them, not you Selling with benefits instead of features Keep your copy simple and concise Be clear versus clever Write like you speak - conversational copywriting Make calls to action easy to see and uncomplicated Want to contact Stephanie? You can find out more about her copywriting services on her website. What’s more, make sure your next launch is on the path to success. Download your free sales funnel checklist from Stephanie! Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Julia Hickman is a lifestyle and online fitness coach helping time-crunched women make fitness something that improves, not consumes, their lives so they have time for their families. Her business started as a SAHM side gig after quitting her corporate job and eventually getting fired from her CrossFit coaching gig. She now helps women in NJ and other states with a program that pairs core-connecting, strength and cardio movements with an individualized plan to have them feeling and looking better than ever without sacrifice or deprivation. This episode takes us through a heartbreaking time in her life when she was unexpectedly let go from a job she loved. Listen in as she tells us a story of heartbreak and the ultimate reinvention of her best self as she subsequently created the Fastinista Online Studio. Listen in as we chat about: How to turn a “firing” into a positive career move for yourself The importance of practicing positive affirmations Creating your business based on the needs and feedback of your customers The role that business coaching played in her progress Turning her hobby into a paying profession Want to contact Julia? You can get in touch with her on her website or on Instagram! Find Kim Ransom on my: Website Instagram or Facebook

Jacqueline Rech is a licensed professional counselor and work-from-home-mother from Pittsburgh, PA. She is passionate about the stories we keep, and feels strongly that there is healing in their telling. When she isn't working on a writing project, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, snowboarding, and leisurely strolls with ice cream in hand. She is also the principal author on From the Inside Out: Therapists' Confessions of Courage, Strength, and Hope. Our conversation is fun and upbeat as we chat about her journey as a creative following her heart after a disappointing post-college work experience. Lauren gives us practical tips for becoming comfortable on live videos as well as discusses the art of storytelling on camera. Listen in as we chat about: You can be a happy stay-at-home-mom and still be professionally productive Therapy is for everyone! Our value is not determined by the work path we choose (traditional vs. non-traditional) How she created a writing income stream You can find information about Jacqueline Rech and her book on her website! Please buy her book, From the Inside Out: Therapists' Confessions of Courage, Strength, and Hope at your local bookstore. It can also be found on Amazon. Find me on my: website Instagram And Facebook

Lauren Olson is a web designer, brand consultant, and owner of Sage Designing based out of Portland, OR. She guides small business owners through everything from branding to strategy to media training. In addition to running her business, Lauren is a Youtuber with over four million views, a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, and an owner of a 6-pound dog named Thor. Our conversation is fun and upbeat as we chat about her journey as a creative following her heart after a disappointing post-college work experience. Lauren gives us practical tips for becoming comfortable on live videos as well as discusses the art of storytelling on camera. Listen in as we chat about: Preparing behind the camera Lighting and technology setup What kind of equipment to buy and what’s just not worth it Know who you're talking to  Know what you're talking about and why your audience cares Lauren reminds us when you're starting out, you can keep your videos simple, short, and to the point. There are tons of free content out there on the same subject that you're talking about but the difference is you. Focus on becoming comfortable and projecting like a pro! Don't worry about being polished- just focus on being you.  You can find information about Lauren Olson and her services at: https://sagedesigning.com @sagedesigning Find me at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Patricia is an entrepreneurship educator for kids and teens. She provides online support to young people who want to start or grow their businesses with coaching and a comprehensive accelerator program. She also offers in-school entrepreneurship presentations and helps schools to implement entrepreneurship programs that meet their specific needs. Patricia holds a BA from Harvard University ('98), an MBA from Columbia Graduate School of Business ('03) and has been an educator for over 12 years.  I had so much fun talking to her in this episode. Her personality and energy is vibrant and effervescent. She gives us practical tips for introducing entrepreneurship into your home and creating learning experiences right under your own roof. Listen in as we chat about: Getting creative with at-home businesses Fostering decision making and business skills from a young age The 4 basic characteristics of entrepreneurship How to focus on those building blocks at an early age Modeling and fostering a problem solving lifestyle at home You can find information about Patricia Clahar and Hands-On Entrepreneurship 4 Kids at: Website Facebook Instagram ********************* Contact Kim Ransom on her website at www.kimberlyransom.com  On Instagram Or, on Facebook

Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor and the world's leading expert in women's cycles and menstruation. She travels around the world leading retreats, seminars and courses to teach women how to work with their bodies and innate cycles and find balance. Known for her passion and wisdom in women's wellness and reproductive health, she is a renowned expert in bridging the gap between science and spirituality. She is also the CEO of GoddessCeremony the Host of the GoddessCeremony Podcast. This week, we learn about how to align our natural path of productivity with each new phase of our menstrual cycles. Listen in as we chat about: Avoiding burnout Assessing the source of stress as a naturopathic doctor When to say no to creative work How to figure out when the phases of your cycle are changing What happens at a Goddess Ceremony (sign me up!!!) You can find information about Cassandra Wilder and her retreats at: www.GoddessCeremony.com @goddessceremony Find me at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Alright friends, January is over and if you're anything like me, you hit the ground running at the start of 2020.  However, as the month comes to a close and we embark on February, sometimes our motivation lulls and it gets to be more difficult to tackle the rest of the year with that same fire.  In today's episode we're focusing on a couple of my tips and tricks for staying productive and continuing to produce quality content.  We're focusing on prioritization, organization, and batching out content so it can continue to work for you and keep you visible.   Lets keep that 2020 motivation going! January has come to a close, but if you're like me you still have some pretty big goals for the rest of the year. So listen up and get moving and grooving to accomplishing them! Find me at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/  

Episode 31- Getting the Most Out of Your Events   This week we’re talking about events! Most of us love to rub shoulders with others in our field who have the same work passions. Today we discuss some quick tips to make sure that we’re getting the most for our ticket money.   We can start by making sure that we are planning early in the year to avoid impulse buys. Being intentional with your schedule is a must! Speaking of being intentional, how do you know which events to book? Well, if you have a national customer base, national events make sense. If your clients are local only, it might be best to look at events within your geographical region.   Knowing your goals and what you need to get from an event is also key. It will help you choose your sessions and listen with laser focus.  When you’re on-site, make sure you’re clear on:   Leave with a plan Go to the right classes – do you need basics? do you need refreshers or accelerators? Is this a new skill? Ask questions in each session, 1 per class Sit in the front Challenge yourself to make 1 new contact   What about after the event? What’s the follow up? Think about how you can follow up with any important presenters that you may to keep contact with. Send a thank you email. Look for face time opportunities after the session. And, what about a debrief? Schedule some time to unpack everything that you’ve learned to make a solid plan for any new ideas and implementation. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you need to have a clear plan for delegation and accountability the minute you get back to work. To get in touch with our generous guest, follow her links at: www.ontheedgeevent.com/prepkit www.ontheedgeevent.com  Our links are below, friends. Drop me a line and tell me about your favorite industry events!   Find us at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

This week we’re talking about events! Most of us love to rub shoulders with others in our field who have the same work passions. Today we discuss some quick tips to make sure that we’re getting the most for our ticket money.   We can start by making sure that we are planning early in the year to avoid impulse buys. Being intentional with your schedule is a must! Speaking of being intentional, how do you know which events to book? Well, if you have a national customer base, national events make sense. If your clients are local only, it might be best to look at events within your geographical region.   Knowing your goals and what you need to get from an event is also key. It will help you choose your sessions and listen with laser focus.  When you’re on-site, make sure you’re clear on:   Leave with a plan Go to the right classes – do you need basics? do you need refreshers or accelerators? Is this a new skill? Ask questions in each session, 1 per class Sit in the front Challenge yourself to make 1 new contact   What about after the event? What’s the follow up? Think about how you can follow up with any important presenters that you may to keep contact with. Send a thank you email. Look for face time opportunities after the session. And, what about a debrief? Schedule some time to unpack everything that you’ve learned to make a solid plan for any new ideas and implementation. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you need to have a clear plan for delegation and accountability the minute you get back to work.   Our links are below, friends. Drop me a line and tell me about your favorite industry events!   Find us at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/  

My guest today is a rather unique character. Not fitting into one box, Jayc Ryder started his career life washing windows of a supermarket at the age of 15 years. As he grew older, he grew into Sales & IT roles, where he became a computer geek. Around that time, he discovered his psychic abilities. He has spent the last 30 years embracing this asset which has brought him adventures that one could only dream about. Throughout the years he has become a Best Selling author, an Affiliate Manager for a $1 Million Dollar online Launch, spoken on stages and even appeared on TV in Ukraine on "Battle Of The Psychics" where he was awarded 3rd Place "Best Psychic In The World". Aside from all of that, he has hosted 16 episodes of Psychic Investigations where he solved murders, mysteries, suicides and other mystical situations to an audience worldwide of over 100+ million viewers. He is quite the eclectic package! So, I’m sure you will not be surprised to hear that we are talking with him today about …websites. So logical! After his TV career, he fell in love with the challenge of digital design. On Fear Free Launches today, we talk about how to avoid some common do-it-yourself website disasters. Listen in as we discuss: Having the right intellectual property ducks in a row Hosting pitfalls and the difference between hosting sites Poor web design choices Why opening new browser windows on every link is not optimal How to Multiply Your Content. Optimizing titles and descriptions Thank you so much to Jayc for sharing his life’s adventures and knowledge with our listeners! Jayc's Free Gift for our listeners: A list of the 50 Optimal Sites for Video Distribution   https://www.jaycryder.com/freegift Limited Time Only: Prelaunch Of The Digital Stage. All Sales 50% DIscount. Use The Coupon code "FEARFREELAUNCHES" https://www.thedigitalstage.com   Find us at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Today on the Fear Free Launches business podcast, we hash out the common question of, “should I start/invest/take the risk?” Short answer: I don’t know. But, you do. I give you the questions we examine when we are trying to figure out if now is the time for you, as well as some core competencies of the typical successful solopreneur. The reality is that entrepreneurial life is tough. If you are only in it for the success, you’ll only be successful at failure. Being self-employed and leading others on your entrepreneurial journeys is not for the faint of heart. It is slow. It is tedious. It is a process. Today, we talk about the behaviors that are likely to predict what makes us more likely to withstand the storms and how we know it’s time to “jump”. But once you have jumped…then what? The difference between visible, successful businesses ideas that stay in the closet is action. So then, how are we able to make big moves with little time and resources? Delegating and outsourcing will be your best friend. I’m dishing you the secrets on how to decide what to offload and what to keep. I won’t give away all the dirty deets but tune in to find out what I think about: Working in your “genius zone” (thank you, Michael Gerber) The difference between outsourcing and delegating Which tasks are better outsourced vs. better kept in-house Which pieces to outsource with caution What kind of work will propel you forward in your new time Lastly, today I’m asking you a favor. I need to hear from you! Please hop on our Instagram, our Facebook page or my website and send me a message. We want to hear about what you are working on, what your dreams are or what you need help with. There’s never been a better time to put yourself out there and help us, help you! Our links are below, friends. Find us at: www.kimberlyransom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Today on the Fear Free Launches business podcast, we present Part 2 of our talk with thehusband and wife team, Bob and Tommie of the YouTube channel, Babyteeth4! We pick up where we left off,discussing how they knew they were ready to leave their day jobs and work full time on the Babyteeth brand. In this episode, we talk about what keeps them going with endless content and also how they strike a balance between creative and business work. Bob and Tommie tell us about the lifestyle they’ve grown and love, as well as describe their “worst case scenario” if YouTube were to disappear tomorrow. Today’s episode takes a trip into the inner workings of the family business as we learn about: How they handle internet “trolls”Instilling employable skills toJillian and Addie The importance of surrounding yourself with other creativesAdvice they give to new YouTube startupsThe future of revenue for YouTubersIn the second part of this interview, we talkabout all of the intangible benefits of running a YouTube brand, as well as downsides of being so visible. This interview covers everything from the nuts and bolts of production to brand creation to the future of YouTube. If you have aspirations of becoming a YouTube influencer or growing any sort of brand on social media, this interview is a must-listen. A HUGE thank you to Bob and Tommie for being so honest and generous with information! ContactBob & Tommieon:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/babyteeth4Instagram: @babyteeth4Find us at:www.kimberlyransom.comInstagram:www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/