Episode 153: BEST OF BELLA: Vision Is Victory With Carey Conley

Welcome back to another episode in the “Best of Bella” series. Bella chose this episode with Carey Conley, because her story and purpose on this planet are so inspiring. Bella and Carey talk all about vision and if you let yourself soak in this episode it will set you on the path to success. Show Highlights Why does Carey say that "Vision is Victory" especially for entrepreneurs? [3:40] How do you get through the stumbling blocks to get your vision down on paper? [8:20] What happens when you try to run a business without a clear, concise vision? [13:50] What are the victories that come from getting clear on your vision? [15:15] How important is community and accountability in a business? [17:20] What is the most important thing entrepreneurs need to create the life and business of their dreams? [21:20] Original Show Notes On this episode, Bella talks with Carey Conley, speaker and Co-Creator of Infinite Nation; a community created for skill building, mentorship, and community for aspiring leaders and business owners. Bella and Carey talk about: Why “Vision is Victory”….especially for entrepreneurs The biggest stumbling blocks for people to actually put a vision down on paper and follow through with it What happens when people try to run a business without a clear, concise vision Community and accountability You can find out more about Carey Conley and the services she offers on her website at InfiniteNation.com.  You can email her directly at [email protected] Transcript: Welcome to Bella in Your Business. This is episode 153, The Best of Bella. Why, hello there, jumpers. This is Bella Vasta, your host with Bella in Your Business. And today on the series, I'm going to keep it going — Best of Bella. I am bringing to you my good friend, Carrie Conley. Carrie was on episode 39, and this woman is just such a wealth of information. The way that we met is pretty interesting, and I believe we talk about it in the podcast. My brother was her Uber driver, and she has since become truly one of my good friends. I meet her for happy hour quite regularly, and this woman's story and her purpose on this planet are so inspiring. So inspiring that I actually had her come and speak at the first Jump into Paradise retreat I did here in Paradise Valley, Arizona in 2018. She had the whole room crying, and her actual methods are so incredibly life-changing and moving that if you allow yourself to soak in this next episode, it could really put you on the path to success. And I don't say that lightly. Carrie is not only a great teacher, but she's also a practitioner. She practices everything that she preaches, and when you hear this woman's story, you'll know exactly what I mean. Without further ado, here is episode 153 featuring episode 39 with the incredible Carrie Conley. Welcome to Bella in Your Business, where Bella will discuss anything and everything about your pet sitting business to help you land on target. So get ready — Bella’s got your chute. Let’s jump! Welcome to Bella in Your Business. I am Bella Vasta, and I’m here today with Carrie Conley, a speaker and a co-creator of Infinite Nation. She has a community created for skill building, mentorship, and support for aspiring leaders and business owners. Carrie, how are you today? I am fabulous. How are you? I am wonderful. I want to tell everyone how we met because it’s such an off-the-wall story, and it shows how you have to be open to things in life. You guys, I was actually watching Carrie host this big event in Phoenix online because one of my friends, Gail Yacoblitt from Networking Phoenix, was there posting about how awesome it was. So Carrie was on my radar, and then out of the blue, I get a Facebook message from her saying, “Hey, your brother was my Lyft driver, and he told me about you. I thought I’d like to connect because I love meeting people.” It was the most serendipitous yet bizarre thing that happened. It was so cool, and we had such an electric conversation that I said, “Carrie, I need to get you on and have you influence my listeners because you are just a spitfire and have so much energy, excitement, and a very valuable message.” So let’s get into this whole thing about vision. You talk a lot about vision — and it’s none of this hokey pokey or fluffy stuff. It’s actual, incredible, life-changing work. So why do you say “vision is victory,” especially for entrepreneurs? Carrie explains that vision is her signature topic. After college in the 80s, she followed the traditional path — getting a good degree and job — but found herself changing jobs every two years because she couldn’t fit the mold. One day, a mentor told her to figure out what she wanted in life first and then build a career around it. So in 1988, she took a day off, sat with a legal pad, and wrote out her ideal life in detail: where she lived, her family life, travels, and the kind of mother she wanted to be. She even wrote that one day she’d like to be a speaker and trainer on vision building and goal setting. That day changed her life because she believes she tapped into her true purpose — what God intended her to do. A few years later, she joined Arbonne, built a business to stay home with her kids, and taught others the power of vision. She went to the top of the company and later began running vision workshops. She explains that most entrepreneurs think they have a vision but it’s usually vague. Without a crystal-clear, detailed written vision, they can’t make the right choices with their time, money, or relationships — they’re all over the map. But once that vision is in writing, the path reveals itself and the how begins to form. Bella agrees and points out how many people feel overwhelmed and anxious because they don’t have that clarity. She suggests that when everything feels chaotic, going back to a clear vision can guide you. Carrie agrees, saying we live in an age of constant distraction. Many entrepreneurs feel completely overwhelmed and struggle to focus on one thing long enough to move forward. A written vision helps anchor them. In her workshops, Carrie has participants describe exactly what they want their life to look like three years from now. She walks them through why vision is crucial — most people don’t even realize how important it is. She compares having no vision to getting in a car in Boston without a map or GPS but trying to reach Pier 39 in San Francisco. You might end up anywhere on the West Coast. That’s why having direction matters. Carrie says one major stumbling block is that no one sits entrepreneurs down and makes them write their vision. That’s why she hosts her big events and one-day workshops — to get people to physically write it out. Though her workbook, Vision is Victory, is available on Amazon, most people don’t do it on their own. In her sessions, she guides them to write it down with a specific timeframe. Many people say they’ll get to their “Pier 39” someday — but without deadlines, it stays a dream. She emphasizes that putting timeframes on goals separates expensive hobbies from six- or seven-figure businesses. Entrepreneurs often run very expensive hobbies because they never set income goals or break them into 90-day increments with specific steps to convert clients. Vision plus structure equals progress. Bella loves that point and notes how important it is to track outcomes, not just “throw pasta at the wall.” Carrie adds that when entrepreneurs finally define their vision, they discover their zone of genius — what they’re truly great at and what brings income and joy. They can focus 90–95% of their time on those activities and delegate the rest, leading to more balance and peace. Most people start businesses for freedom but end up enslaved to them; having a vision helps them reclaim their life. The biggest result she sees is measurable success. She’s not interested in fluffy coaching — she wants results. Every idea her clients bring, she asks, “How much money will this make in the next 30 to 90 days?” because cash flow proves progress. Vision gives people clarity, focus, and a system for making money instead of spinning their wheels. They then discuss the importance of community and accountability. Carrie says it’s critical — second only to vision. When she started with Arbonne, she had a ready-made community cheering her on. But when she later began working with independent entrepreneurs, she noticed many were isolated, working alone, and giving up because they lacked support. She shares that less than 6% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. ever break six figures, and most quit between years two and four — not for lack of effort, but because they weren’t making money and didn’t have encouragement. Community is what keeps people going. That’s why she co-created Infinite Nation — to bring entrepreneurs together in live mastermind groups. When people share their challenges, they realize they’re not alone and can lift each other up. Bella agrees, saying isolation kills businesses. She gives an example from her own “Healthier for Me” group for pet sitters, where she encourages members to share not only successes but also struggles. She stresses that transparency helps others who might be silently facing the same issues. Bella adds that even introverts can find connection online, and that we all need to choose who we spend time with — because the five closest people in your circle shape you. She urges listeners to evaluate their vision and fight the epidemic of isolation. Carrie concludes by saying entrepreneurs must decide whether they want to keep running an expensive hobby or commit to learning how to build a profitable business. Some people realize they’re happy keeping it as a hobby, and that’s fine — as long as they’re honest about it. The key is truth and self-awareness. Bella agrees, saying honesty about what you want prevents frustration.