Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy Tuschl

Justin Krane is a money strategist for business owners. His mission is to help business owners understand the money side of their business. He teaches entrepreneurs how to be strategic with their business money so that they can grow their businesses. Justin is also a Certified Financial Planner professional who has been featured in CBS, Fox Business News, and MSNBC. In this episode, Justin and Stacy discuss overcoming the financial struggles that a lot of business owners face. Some highlights include: "I didn't even know I was doing it." At minute 1:00, Justin talks about the beginning of his business and how he fell into it without ever planning to do so. You have to create a product or service that people actually want. At minute 5:00, Justin talks about some of the mistakes that he's made throughout his career. "Marketing is an investment, not an expense." At minute 11:00, Justin talks about why you must change the way you think about marketing. "Everyone thinks that their business isn't worth anything because it's just them." At minute 16:00, Justin talks about why this is a bad way to think about your business. Why aren't you making the money that you want to? At minute 20:00, Justin talks about why it comes down to sales or expenses. Ways to contact Justin: Website: www.jkrane.com Strategy session: www.jkrane.com/ss Facebook: www.facebook.com/justin.krane.9 Resources: Infusionsoft Basecamp Evernote *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Elizabeth Potts Weinstein, founder and lead attorney of EPW Small Business Law PC in San Jose, California, helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, artists, online publishers, coaches, and consultants get the legal complexities out of their way so they can get back to helping their clients and changing the world. In this episode, Elizabeth and Stacy discuss her journey to entrepreneurship and how to make the most out of your business. Some highlights include: "I wasn't 100% committed." At minute 1:00, Elizabeth talks jumping into entrepreneurship for the first time and what makes that business experience different from her much superior current venture. Keep on top of your money on a daily basis. At minute 7:00, Elizabeth talks about the financial mistakes that she's made and how she's grown from them. "It's all about what you say 'no' to." At minute 16:00, Elizabeth talks about why she doesn't believe in work-life balance. Don't hire people that are just like you. At minute 21:00, Elizabeth talks about why you need to hire people that actually want to be employees. At minute 26:00, Elizabeth talks about the reasons she loves being an entrepreneur so much. Ways to contact Elizabeth: Website: www.elizabethpw.com Resources: "Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits" by Greg Crabtree *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. A listener named Michelle sent a great question my way that I wanted to take some time and answer. She sent me an email asking about keeping business and personal finances separate. So, in this episode, we're going to dive into finances. Some highlights include: Should you have one LLC? Multiple? How about websites? At minute 1:00, I take you through all of this. Another point of confusion is bank accounts. Do you need more than one bank account for your business? At minute 2:00, I take you through what you need to know here. You need to take the time to get your finances set up right. At minute 3:00, I take you through why this is so important. Some very scary things can happen if you don't. *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Aaron Walker is a businessman and life coach who has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. In this episode, Aaron and Stacy discuss personal development. There are many ways for you to make the most out of your life and your business, and Aaron is an expert on this topic. Some highlights include: "I know all about what it's like to be poor." At minute 2:00, Aaron talks about growing up poor, deciding to take life by the horns, and the success he's had because of it. What is success? At minute 12:00, Aaron breaks down what success means to him and how his definition has changed over his career. "If you want to make a real lasting impression, call them when you don't need anything." At minute 16:00, Aaron talks about how to live a life of significance. Happiness is a choice. At minute 23:00, Aaron talks about choosing to be content in every situation he's in. "Without the customers, we're nothing." At minute 29:00, Aaron talks about his very dedicated business plan and why having a plan is so important. Ways to contact Aaron: Book: "View From the Top" (coming Fall 2016) Website: www.viewfromthetop.com 3 Free Documents for Business Rescue Road Map Listeners:www.viewfromthetop.com/roadmap *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jesse Doubek is an online marketing expert, sought-after business coach, and lifestyle entrepreneur. He's made a name for himself as the #1 Facebook fanpage builder in the world. Jesse has helped with the launch of several 6 and 7 figure launches, working with some of the biggest names in the industry, people like Brendon Burchard and Russell Brunson. Jesse Co-Founded Fanpage Traffic Academy to team up with and train you to crush it on Facebook like he has been able to do! In this episode, Jesse and Stacy discuss the ways you can move your business forward through social media, especially Facebook. Some highlights include: "I felt like a loser. I was living with my dad and I had 120 thousand in debt." At minute 4:00, Jesse talks about starting his business career after his professional basketball career failed. Try not to spend more money than you make. At minute 20:00, Jesse talks about the financial lessons that he's learned in his early career. "Team is everything." At minute 27:00, Jesse talks growing from a team of three people to a team that's at 12 and growing. At minute 30:00, Jesse talks about his training series. He's launching 3.0, the best version of it yet. Facebook is evolving. At minute 37:00, Jesse talks about staying ahead of the changes through his training. Ways to contact Jesse: Website: jessedoubek.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessekdoubek Blog: fanpagetrafficacademy.com/blog Reach 150: reach150.com/m/review/26325/jesse-doubek Twitter: @jessedoubek *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I'm going to be talking to you about Facebook Live. As an entrepreneur with both online and brick and mortar business, I get questions all the time about what kinds of business should be using the live-streaming platform. So in today's episode, we're going to dive into Facebook Live and I'm going to share some tips with you that you can use today. Some highlights include: At minute 1:00, I take you through some of the troubleshooting techniques that you should go through if you're struggling with starting a broadcast. Did you know that Facebook is pushing live video to the top of feeds? At minute 2:00, I talk all about how you can use this to your advantage to reach more users. What kinds of business should use Facebook Live? At minute 3:00, I talk about all the different kinds of business that can and should be implementing this. It's definitely not just for online businesses. Be careful! You can't put someone in a video that they don't agree to be in. Because of this, you need to bring a photo and video release. (minute 7:00) It's okay to be nervous. At minute 9:00, I take you through some tips to help you get through your first broadcast. *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jeff Sanders is a productivity coach and author of "The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast." He is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for two 2015 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 2 million downloads. Today, he travels the country speaking to high-achievers, but he loves nothing more than running marathons and eating an absurd number of bananas. In this episode, Jeff and Stacy discuss daily productivity and many different ways that you can boost it. Some highlights include: "I realized very quickly that I did not like working for other people." At minute 1:00, Jeff talks about making the decision to jump head first into entrepreneurship. There needs to be a focus on making money. At minute 5:00, Jeff talks about wasting time doing online hobbies that could have been turned into a business. Plan your day on paper before beginning it. At minute 11:00, Jeff talks secrets from his book "The 5 AM Miracle." Ask yourself what you can't do today. At minute 14:00, Jeff talks about why it's so important to remove the things from your day that you really don't need to be focusing on. "I have so many different ideas." At minute 19:00, Jeff talks about distractions and how to not succumb to them. Ways to contact Jeff: Website: www.jeffsanders.com Podcast: The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Book: "The 5 A.M. Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast" Resources: Nozbe *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Joy Poulsen is my go-to tech gal. I follow her on Periscope to really stay up-to-date on everything going on in the tech industry. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Joy worked at Apple for over 11 years. Now she uses that experience to help entrepreneurs like you and I overcome the overwhelm of all things social media. She is also the host of Talk Nerdy to Me Joy. In this episode, Joy and Stacy discuss how you can become a relatable entrepreneur and how you can boost that into making sales. Some highlights include: "Is this the life I want to lead?" At minute 1:00, Joy talks the moment where her life flashed before her eyes that made her decide to leave Apple. Pick one or two things to focus on with your time and money. At minute 7:00, Joy talks about why focus is so important, especially in the early days of business. "The opportunity will still be there tomorrow." At minute 14:00, Joy talks about work-life balance and why, even though it's hard, stepping away from work is so important. "You can't do it for them." At minute 21:00, Joy talks about the frustrations of seeing people not take the next step. People relate to people. At minute 25:00, Joy talks about why every entrepreneur should live stream with Periscope or Facebook Live. Ways to contact Joy: Course: getsocialwithjoy.leadpages.co/start-broadcast Website: students.getsocialwithjoy.com Twitter: @joypoulsen Periscope: periscope.tv/joypoulsen *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I'm going to be talking to you about how can take complaints and turn them into opportunities to create raving fans. Some highlights include: Recently I bought some Arkon mounts to help me with Facebook live, and they quickly broke. At minute 1:00, I tell you how Arkon took me from being an annoyed customer and turned me into a raving fan. I also have an example of a time when a company did the opposite. At minute 2:00, I talk about how a company made a very annoying mistake that affected my wedding. Due to how this company handled their mistake, I can safely say they will never receive my business again. So how do I turn mistakes into opportunities to create raving fans? It starts with the "oops" card. (minute 4:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Alexis Neely is a new economy personal finance expert who offers a modern (and much needed) perspective for personal finance and business decisions. She graduated first in her class from Georgetown law and quickly scaled the ranks of "successful" entrepreneurship, has built four million dollar entrepreneurial endeavors, filed bankruptcy once, wrote a best-selling book, appeared on numerous top-rated television shows, and lives a new economy life in community with her ex-husband, kids and extended chosen family. Alexis's two current business ventures, New Law Business Model and Eyes Wide Open Life, both fully location independent, provide new economy business model consulting and implementation services to people who want to serve others deeply and make great money while they do it. Alexis is based in Boulder, Colorado, but is location independent and travels frequently, attending and speaking at festivals and conferences, and her teams are also location-independent or "digital nomads" based mostly in the US and Canada. In this episode, Alexis and Stacy discuss how you can make your business fit into the life that you want to lead. Some highlights include: The breakdown point will lead you to the breakthrough if you hang in there. At minute 2:00, Alexis talks about why it takes commitment. "I've attracted a lot of haters." At minute 12, Alexis talks about why her work is attracting negative opinions and why she doesn't care. "Money does matter, and it is an infinite resource." At minute 14:00, Alexis talks about not sacrificing time, energy, and attention for money. Balance is meeting each moment as it is. At minute 17:00, Alexis talks about how she finds balance in her life. "Every challenge, conflict, and struggle is your opportunity to be more of who you really are."(minute 24:00) Ways to contact Alexis: Website: alexisneely.com Website: eyeswideopenlife.com Website: moneymaptv.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Michelle runs an online weight loss coaching company where she helps people figure out the mental battles preventing them from losing physical pounds. Michelle's story into fitness in different from most. She didn't have a ton of weight to lose, she wasn't an athlete in college, nor did she have a health scare. She decided to start running marathons in order to get out of an abusive situation. Running changed her, and now she wants to help others do the same. She has multiple degrees in exercise sport science and psychology and became a trainer in Los Angeles to celebrities, CEO's and general Jo. She discovered after years in the industry and through her own battle that losing weight was a mental game more so than a physical game. In this episode, Michelle and Stacy discuss turning a daily habit into a business and the ways to connect with the audience that grows from that business. Some highlights include: "I wasn't actually trying to start an online business." At minute 2:00, Michelle talks about how her business was born out of the success of her Instagram account. At minute 7:00, Michelle talks about the Strengths Finder 2.0 Test, what it told her, and why you should try it out. Talk about your life. At minute 14:00, Michelle shares the story of how she first started sharing personal information and how it completely changed her connection with her audience. "I hit a mental and physical wall." At minute 19:00, Michelle talks about a situation that she went through that led to her leaving work to take an 8 hour nap, and what she learned about giving herself enough down time to live a happy, healthy life. It takes time to nurture a personal assistant. At minute :00, Michelle talks about her year-long working relationship with her personal assistant, and how the assistant has become an integral part of her business. Ways to contact Michelle: Website: www.michellerosefit.com Free work out: www.michellerosefit.com/gameon Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-life-overcoming-mental/id1048501413?mt=2 Email: [email protected] Resources: Winstreak app Darren Hardy's "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster" IFTTT *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In this episode, I'm going to be talking to you about the struggles that we all face as working moms, especially the challenges that those of us that work from home face when we're trying to get work done and something pops up. What can you do to still have a productive day when faced with surprises that come with being a mom? Some highlights include: I've had break up my day to run things to my kids' daycare, so I've decided that I need a daycare checklist. If you have kids at daycare, a checklist is helpful to make sure the daycare provider has everything that they need so that you don't have to constantly take time out of your day to head back over there. (minute 2:00) If you are making mistakes as a mom that are routinely costing you time, it's probably a good idea to start making notes of what you can be doing better to prevent these mistakes. It's always good to put new processes in place. (minute 3:00) Don't over schedule yourself. Have a little flexible time so that you have to run away from home if you need to without having it completely derail your day. (minute 3:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Dan Golden teamed with fellow Northwestern graduate Steve Krull to found BFO (Be Found Online) in 2009. As Co-Founder, President & Chief Search Artist at BFO, Dan has led the team from its roots as a search shop to a full-service performance digital media agency; optimizing paid and organic media across search, display, social, and mobile platforms. Voted one of the best places to work in Chicago, BFO is one of the fastest growing digital marketing agencies in the Midwest, with 4 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list. In this episode, Dan and Stacy discuss some of the mistakes that businesses make all the time and how to boost your business through creating valuable content. Some highlights include: "I had a 9-to-5 and a 6-to-10." At minute 1:00, Dan talks making the decision to transition from working a job with his business on the side to focusing solely on his business. Know what your weaknesses are. At minute 6:00, Dan talks about the process he took to step out of the day-to-day business management and take more of a visionary role in his company. "Revenue and growth can cover up a lot of financial mistakes." At minute 12:00, Dan talks about one of his biggest financial mistakes and what he learned from this situation where they focused on the wrong numbers. If you build it, they will come. At minute 16:00, Dan talks about the value of creating good, unique content. "There's only so much you can learn in business school." At minute 25:00, Dan talks about the reasons continual learning is so important. Ways to contact Dan: Website: befoundonline.com Twitter: @thegoldendan *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Shuly Oletzky is a passionate entrepreneur in the marine refrigeration industry and a philanthropist. Shuly is knowledgeable and passionate about family business succession planning, customer service, small business leadership, and connecting people. In addition to her position as President of Frigibar Industries, Inc., Shuly serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals Florida and is a Huffington Post Small Business Blog contributor. In this episode, Shuly and Stacy discuss Shuly's experience taking over her family business, the challenges she faced in the process, and how she came out on top. Some highlights include: You never know what's going to happen. At minute 1:00, Shuly talks about deciding to step in and take control of her dad's business after he was diagnosed with ALS. "People don't think of not having a succession plan as a financial mistake, but it is." (minute 8:00) Understand who you want to present yourself to in the marketplace. At minute 11:00, Shuly talks about the challenges she faced when trying to present her own voice after taking over the family business. "I go on gut feeling." At minute 15:00, Shuly talks about finding the right employees. "What the heck does she know?" At minute 19:00, Shuly talks about the baggage she brought in when taking over her dad's business and what she did to work past the problems. Ways to contact Shuly: Website: www.shareideaswithpurpose.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/followshuly Resources: EasilyDo Canva *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the fourth part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much? Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter? Part 3: You Get What You Tolerate Part 4: Alarms, Notifications, and Reminders Today's episode is a special one. Recently I got an email from someone saying that I changed her life. She was talking about today's episode from when it aired live on Facebook Live. Today's episode is all about my new favorite app called gTasks Pro. You've probably heard me rant and rave about Google Calendar in the past. The main reason I love Google Calendar is because it keeps me so organized, especially with the ability to sync calendars. It's especially helpful to be able to see my husband's so we don't have any confusion between us when it comes to making plans. (minute 1:00) So, why do you need gTasks Pro? For some reason, the tasks inside Google Calendar don't sync to your app, and that's where gTasks Pro comes in. (minute 2:00) I used to always email myself every time I wanted to add something to my to-do list, but now I can use gTasks Pro to cut out the email step. (minute 4:00) Resources: gTasks Pro (iTunes) My Google Calendar Course *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Through Priority VA, Trivinia matches speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, podcasters and bloggers with high-quality virtual assistants so they can focus on what they do best. In this episode, Trivinia and Stacy discuss her business Priority VA, and why you should really consider having a virtual assistant. Some highlights include: "I realized I was working way too much." At minute 2:00, Trivinia talks about how Priority VA was launched out of her having way too much for one person to do. Do your own research. At minute 6:00, Trivinia talks about hiring a web developer based on recommendations without looking into the person's previous work. "I work a lot." At minute 12:00, Trivinia talks about the idea of work-life balance and how she both blends and separates the two. Trivinia believes that Priority VA is changing lives. At minute 20:00, she talks about why she loves her business so much. Ways to contact Trivinia: Website: www.priorityva.com Resources: Infusionsoft ConvertKit Slack *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Joel Boggess is a podcast and book launch expert. He's the guy people call when they need a tested and proven plan to hit #1 with their book or show. As a radio veteran and bestselling author, Joel knows the strategies and the tactics that will help you and your message be seen, heard, and recognized. His podcast, ReLaunch, was named by Podcasters Paradise as Most Inspirational two years in a row in 2014 and 2015. It was also mentioned in Huffington Post as being one of the top 5 shows to tune into for inspiration and in Inc as one of the top 20 business podcasts of 2015. His latest book, "Finding your Voice," hit the #1 spot on Amazon for success, happiness, and in the self esteem categories and has recently passed the one million listens mark. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Joel earned his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University, an MBA from Amberton University, and a Masters in Counseling. In this episode, Joel and Stacy discuss content creation and how to maximize your product, whatever kind of content it may be. Some highlights include: Commitment brings passion. At minute 4:00, Joel talks about the relationship between these two qualities. You can't have one without the other. Things are going to come back to bite you. At minute 10:00, Joel talks about the lessons he learned from having credit card problems in early marriage. It's never over. At minute 12:00, Joel talks about one of the biggest mistakes content creators make. You have to repurpose your content, and Joel talks about how to do it. Focus on one social media platform and grow from there. At minute 15:00, Joel talks about how to build up your social media presence. Don't delegate your own creativity. At minute 25:00, Joel talks about working with virtual assistants and other employees from overseas. There's a culture divide, so you have to be crystal clear on what you want. Ways to contact Joel: Website: relaunchshow.com Podcast: relaunchshow.com/itc *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the fourth part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much? Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter? Part 3: Part 3: You Get What You Tolerate Use labels on your alarms. A lot of people don't realize that you can edit these, so you should really use this to your advantage. Maybe today at 1:30 you need to go to the post office. Change the default "Alarm" to "Go to the Post Office" (minute 1:00) It's a bad habit to be constantly checking your phone or even a clock. Set alarms so that you do things when they need to be done and stop checking your phone. (minute 2:00) Set alarms to remind you to do the things you often forget to do. If I don't set an alarm to eat lunch, I'll probably forget to do it when I'm in the zone. (minute 4:00) I want you to set one recurring alarm for something you do every day. This is a great way to start getting into this habit. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Jeff Goins is the author of four books, including the national bestseller, "The Art of Work." He is also a full-time blogger, speaker, and entrepreneur. Jeff's award-winning blog, GoinsWriter.com, has been visited by over four million people from around the world. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Psychology Today. He runs an online business helping writers and creative entrepreneurs chase their dreams. In this episode, Jeff and Stacy discuss running your business in a way that makes sense for your life. Some highlights include: Decide to do what you love. At minute 4:00, Jeff talks about why you have to figure what you really want to do before trying to make a business out of it. If you fill something with your passion, odds are you'll be so good at it that you'll create demand for it. "If you just keep showing up, you can outlast most people." At minute 10:00, Jeff talks about how he learned a powerful lesson of influence from his former boss and mentor. Jeff spent $200,000 on a marketing strategy that failed. Listen to him tell his story of how this happened and what he learned at minute 17:00. Does work-life balance exist? At minute 29:00, Jeff talks about why he doesn't think it exists at all. Even when he's at home and with his family, he's thinking about his business. It's hard to turn it off. Find people who can do what you do, at least 80% as well. At minute 38:00, Jeff talks about the value of systems as a key tool for delegation. Ways to contact Matt: Blog: goinswriter.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the private sector to work in both the medical device and advertising industries. While a top performer in the corporate world, his long-term desire was to be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gumball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10-year business quest that has brought Matt's company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vendings franchising program provides a proven and profitable business system for busy professionals and their families looking to develop secondary income streams, while raising millions of dollars for education at the same time. In this episode, Matt and Stacy discuss the strategies you can use to make your business a success through marketing. Some highlights include: Matt's boss thought he got accolades too quickly, so she gave the company a 5-10% quota increase while giving Matt a 95% quota increase. This pushed him into his own business, and at minute 2:00, Matt talks about making this change. Have a long term vision. At minute 6:00, Matt talks about fighting through the financial challenges of the early days of his business and making his long term plan work out in the end. Don't put all your marketing eggs in one basket. At minute 11:00, Matt talks the importance of having a multi-pronged approach to marketing and why podcasting stands out as an incredible opportunity. "I have been a solopreneur for most of my business journey." At minute 19:00, Matt talks what he's learned recently about using employees to delegate. Get a coach. At minute 27:00, Matt talks about why you need someone on the outside to help you see what you can't because you're on the inside of your business. Ways to contact Matt: Email: [email protected] Free eBook for Business Rescue Road Map listeners: ssvbusiness.com/rescue Resources: You Need a Budget. Screenflow Google Drive *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the third part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much? Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter? Your smartphone can be a big distraction. In this episode, I'm going to give you some strategies for fighting this. Step 1: Figure out your personal preference. What is your personal preference when it comes to email, voicemail, or text messaging? How do you want to be contracted? Let people know what works for you. (minute 1:00) Step 2: How often do you want to be communicated with? Let people know what times are best for you. (minute 2:00) Step 3: How you react to communication is going to make or break these rules you set. (minute 3:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Julia Pimsleur is the Founder/CEO of Little Pim, the leading language teaching method for young children, and author of "Million Dollar Women." She also coaches women on raising capital via her in-person and online workshops. In this episode, Julia and Stacy discuss the reasons to jump into business, how to do it effectively, and why it can truly be done from anywhere in the world. Some highlights include: At minute 3:00, Julia talks about seeing a gap in the market for teaching foreign languages to kids. Becoming fluent in French as by the age of six was one of the best gifts that her parents gave her, and she wanted to be able to give the same thing to her own kids. Hold the vision of where your company is going. At minute 7:00, Julia talks taking "snowballs to the head" and how to roll with these negatives. Get focused on who your target customer is. At minute 11:00, Julia talks about how to map out exactly who your target customer is. "Have the fear and do it anyway." At minute 17:00, Julia talks about why living on the edge of fear and opportunity is so important. You can start a million dollar business from anywhere, so don't give up. At minute 21:00, Julia talks about what she does when she needs motivation. Ways to contact Julia: Website: www.juliapimsleur.com Resources: Box Handy

Sonaya is the founder of the Sonaya Williams Group, an operations consultancy that helps emerging CEOs grow their business and meet their business goals. After spending more than 10 years in varying operations and project management roles in large corporations, Sonaya is a master at systems thinking and bringing together all the pieces of the puzzle that hold so many businesses back. A seasoned speaker, she has taken many event stages and is a frequent guest expert on leading podcasts and websites. When she's not running the Sonaya Williams Group, she loves to travel and find adventure wherever she goes. In this episode, Sonaya and Stacy discuss how you can make working remotely not only a viable business strategy but a strategy that can be incredibly effective. Some highlights include: "I was making good money, but I just wasn't happy." At minute 2:00, Sonaya talks why she decided to make the jump and go into business for herself. At minute 9:00, Sonaya talks about the biggest mistake she made while growing her team. Make sure you're following up and checking that work is getting done! Be consistent. At minute 12:00, Sonaya talks about all the reasons that consistency is absolutely the most important part of marketing. "We use a lot of communication tools." At minute 17:00, Sonaya talks about the tools and strategies that she and her team use to make working remotely very effective. Trust your gut. At minute 24:00, Sonaya talks about the reasons you need to trust your own instincts to survive in business. Ways to contact Sonaya: Website: sonayawilliams.com E-Book: Supercharge. Increase Your Productivity and Have Time to Play Resources: Slack www.hiremymom.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. This is the second part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. You can find part one of this series here. There are several great smartphone apps that you can use to listen to different kinds of audios. At minute 2:00, I give you my recommended apps. Live video is great for continuing your education. At minute 4:00, I run down some of the great live video platforms that you need to check out. I have an email address that no one else knows about. This is a great way to subscribe to things that you like while keeping your main email inbox clutter-free. (minute 5:00) When should you be using these resources? At minute 6:00, I detail some strategies for fitting these into your schedule without taking up too much of your time. Similarly, where should you be using your smartphone to make the most of these resources? At minute 7:00, I give some tips for locations for using these resources. You can do even more than simply listening to them in the car! Implementation: at minute 8:00, I go over some strategies for taking what you learn from these resources and getting them into action. It's important to implement what you learn, but it can become dangerous if you get overwhelmed by all of the knowledge that you're taking in.

Felena Hanson is the founder of Hera Hub, a shared, flexible work and meeting space where entrepreneurs can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops, and visibility within the community. Hera Hub's goal is to support 20,000 women in the launch and growth of their business by 2020. In this episode, Felena and Stacy discuss the ins and outs of running a business in the modern world. A lot of our online businesses don't have physical locations, but Felena talks about why a physical space is a great investment. Some highlights include: Do you need an office? At minute 3:00, Felena talks about why making an investment in a physical location is one worth making. "I work my butt off." At minute 7:00, Felena talks about why tenacity is such an important trait in entrepreneurs. "There's a time and a place to hire an expert." At minute 10:00, Felena talks about why you can't do it all yourself. "I believe in work-life integration." At minute 16:00, Felena talks about why she doesn't believe in work-life balance. You have to be able to communicate. At minute 24:00, Felena talks about the various tools she and her team use to stay organized. Ways to contact Felena: Website: herahub.com Twitter: @FelenaHanson LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/felenahanson New Book: www.amazon.com/Flight-Club-Reinvent-Thrive-Business/dp/0692674691 *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Lisa Larter, the founder of lisalarter.com, is a Business Consultant, Social Media Strategist, and Speaker. She works with businesses to maximize their profits and scale beyond their dreams, using social media, relationship marketing, and dead-simple, eye-opening systems. She's helped increase the visibility and profits of a wide range of clients including retail groups, authors, realtors, brick-and-mortar businesses, shopping centers, online entrepreneurs, and, her favorite big-name advisee, Deepak Chopra. His feedback? "Lisa, you're the best." Are you feeling held back by your job? In this episode, Lisa and Stacy discuss the reasons why you should consider becoming an entrepreneur. Some highlights include: Lisa walked away from a six-figure income to start her business. She talks about why she walked away from that job and how she fought through the fear of running a business. (minute 2:00) "If it's possible for you, it's possible for me. And if it's possible for me, then it's also possible for you." At minute 5:00, Lisa talks about how she's able to instill her confidence in others. When she opened her business, Lisa spent $20,000 in marketing and it didn't bring in any business at all. At minute 13:00, she talks about what she learned and what she does differently now. "You work to live, you don't live to work." At minute 16:00, Lisa talks about why she believes work-life balance exists and what you can do to achieve it. There are a lot of great tools out there available to entrepreneurs. At minute 24:00, Lisa talks about Dropbox, FreshBooks, and Infusionsoft, three tools that she loves. Ways to contact Lisa: Website: lisalarter.com Book: lisalarter.com/book Facebook group: lisalarter.com/ppg *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today's episode is a really special one. Over the next five weeks, I'm going to be using these solocasts as a five-part series on how to get more productive using your smartphone. Today's episode is going to be about social media. Social media can be very overwhelming, and it can take away so much time that it can easily lead to a major drop in productivity. So today we're going to go over a few things that are crucial factors for your productivity. When should you be on social media? When is the most productive time? Feel like you're taking way too long checking? At minute 1:00, I go through several tips and tricks for making sure you're checking your social media at the right time. What should you focus on with social media? At minute 3:00, I go through some of the focuses that I personally use, how to spend your time wisely when you do, and what you should delegate. You can also use different social media platforms for personal and professional development. At minute 6:00, I go over some strategies for using these platforms in ways that don't become major time constraints on your schedule. Is your Facebook feed too cluttered? At minute 8:00, I talk about how to successfully go through a Facebook purge.

Jodi Aman is a lead-by-example teacher. Despite seeing the depths of hell when she was immobilized by panic and anxiety, she clawed her way back to life and taught herself to master happiness. She has been teaching and counseling people around the world for over 20 years, helping them find peace in their lives amid dealing with sadness, loss, anxiety, divorce and other life transitions. As an author and inspirational speaker, she helps audiences make sense of their lives. She shows how to shift thinking, change unwanted situations, and finally stop the out-of-control downward spiral by releasing that internal self-critic. Most self-help authors tell you what to do. Jodi shows you. In this episode, Jodi and Stacy discuss Jodi's battle with anxiety and how she's become a happy, successful business owner. Some highlights include: Jodi was a counselor saying the same thing to eight people a day. At minute 2:00, she talks about deciding to take her expertise and turning it into a business that could touch many more people than she already was. "I don't let things get me down." At minute 7:00, Jodi talks about why an equal dose of optimism and realism are so important in being a business owner. Don't hire people who can't do the job. At minute 9:00, Jodi talks about what she has learned about the hiring process and how she overcame always seeing the best in people. That's a dangerous practice when it blinds you from seeing the negatives in potential employees. You need to be able to transition from work to home. At minute 16:00, Jodi talks about work-life balance. She believes it exists, but it takes a lot of work. Don't clutter up your tools. At minute 20:00, Jodi talks about why she only uses a select few tools. Ways to contact Jodi: Website: jodiaman.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/JodiAman *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Tara Gentile is the creator of Quiet Power Strategy™ and the founder of CoCommercial, a company specializing in hands-on business training for idea-driven entrepreneurs. She's passionate about helping people with smart ideas make more money, reach new audiences, and live life with ease. Tara is the author of "The Art of Earning," "Quiet Power Strategy," and "The Observation Engine." Tara's work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Design*Sponge, and in the New York Times bestselling book "The $100 Startup" by Chris Guillebeau. She's a regular instructor on CreativeLive and speaks on entrepreneurship, money, and marketing all over the world. In this episode, Tara and Stacy discuss strategies that you can use as a business owner to solve problems for your customers. Some highlights include: "I just needed the seed of an idea." At minute 2:00, Tara talks jumping into business head first without thinking about it and why experimenting is so important. Separate your personal and business finances. At minute 11:00, Tara talks about making this mistake when she started her business and the ill effects that it had for years on her business. Know where your customers are in their awareness. At minute 16:00, Tara talks about this major principle of copywriting that you need to know to market effectively. At minute 21:00, Tara talks about work-life balance and why it doesn't exist. However, she believes that what she calls work-life integration does exist. "People know how I receive information best." At minute 32:00, Tara talks about developing a system with your team so they know how to communicate in the way that is most productive for both of you. Ways to contact Tara: Twitter: @taragentile Website: quietpowerstrategy.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about social. If you're familiar with my material, you know that I'm very active on social media, and I'm a huge advocate for using lots of tools that it can offer you. If you use social media the right way, it can be a great way to connect with your audience. However, if you're using it the wrong way, it can also be a huge waste of time. But if you're not using it at all, you're definitely missing out on a great free resource. Some highlights include: Feel like you don't have the time to spend on social media? Consider hiring someone to run your social media for you. (minute 2:00) The most important step for social media success is staying active. I post things on my Facebook account three times a day so people always have the opportunity to engage with me. Take the time to plan out at least a week in advance. (minute 4:00) I recommend reading Gary Vaynerchuk's "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook." At minute 5:00, I talk about the strategies I've learned from it that you can use to successfully present gives to your audience. What kind of social media should you use? At minute 7:00, I run through some of the biggest platforms and whether or not they're the right ones for you. People are more likely to leave honest feedback on social media than they are in person. This can be both a good and bad thing. (minute 10:00) Stay professional. Everything you do is very visible and speaks to the quality of your business. (minute 13:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Cassie Mendoza-Jones is a kinesiologist, naturopath, and author for women who feel stuck, unworthy, and disconnected to themselves. She's the founder of Elevate Vitality, her kinesiology and naturopathy clinic, as well as the Heartfelt Harmony Society, a collection of online lifestyle and business courses and guides to help women live in freedom and harmony every single day. Through her work, she's here to help you shake up your approach to self-care, self-worth, and self-acceptance on every level while making it all feel like nourishing yourself without feeling guilty for it is the simplest thing in the world. Her upcoming book, "You Are Enough," is being published by Hay House and is due for release in early 2016. She's spoken at events and workshops around Australia for a variety of companies, including LinkedIn and New Balance. In this episode, Cassie and Stacy discuss making your business work for you so that you're able to live the life that you want to live. One of the topics that they discuss is laying down boundaries. Some highlights include: "To be totally honest, I had no idea that I was starting a business." At minute 2:00, Cassie talks about how she started her business without even realizing it. Don't be naive. At minute 7:00, talks about why you can't just assume that you'll get a return on investment. Lay down your boundaries. At minute 12:00, Cassie talks about "burning 10 candles at both ends" and learning to say no to work that isn't right for you. "Everything is an experiment." At minute 19:00, Cassie talks about taking the pressure off and just trying things out to see how they work. Take a big step back. At minute 25:00, Cassie talks about what to do when things feel overwhelming. Ways to contact Cassie: Website: www.elevatevitality.com.au Resources: Evernote kikki.K stationery Asana *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Before Alyson started her own company, she was the Marketing Manager at Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle working for Dan Kennedy & Bill Glazer where she discovered her passion for all things direct response and info-marketing. She's taken that passion and turned it into her business where she helps coaches, speakers, and authors create info empires. In this episode, Alyson and Stacy discuss why going into business for yourself can be a safer career path than working as an employee if you go about it in a smart way. Some highlights include: Feel like you can't afford to go into entrepreneurship? At minute 1:00, Alyson tells me why this is backward thinking. She tells me why going freelance is very lucrative. "I ran out of money." At minute 6:00, Alyson talks about the money mistakes she made and what you can learn from her mistakes. Marketing is so important that you should outsource the rest of your business. At minute 11:00, Alyson talks about how and why to learn to market. "Wherever you are, be there." At minute 16:00, Alyson talks about why the way to achieve work-life balance is by being present in whatever you're doing at that moment. Be really detailed in your instruction. At minute 21:00, Alyson talks about delegation and how to work with employees effectively. Ways to contact Alyson: Website: askacopyexpert.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about free content vs. paid content. I'm talking about all of the free education we're getting online. This here is my podcast, but I also use this content on Periscope, YouTube, Facebook -- I'm constantly repurposing my content. Some highlights include: Learn to ask yourself whether you really need what you're being sold through sales funnels. (minute 2:00) Have a free ticket somewhere? Don't take a member of your team. Take someone else and build a relationship with them. (minute 4:00) Be fully in the moment. Don't waste your time by focusing on your business when you're at an event. (minute 6:00) What should you say yes to and what should you say no to? At minute 7:00 I share my strategies for making these decisions. What are your three big goals this year? After you figure this out, you can figure out where to spend your time and money this year. (minute 9:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Suzanne Glover is an author, coach, motivational speaker, hypnotherapist, actress, and a personal development professional who inspires and encourages you to become your best! Suzanne has a unique approach to helping people because she mixes her background as a professional model and actress with effective hypnosis and positive thinking techniques to give extraordinary tools that work inside and out for better communication, presentation, and a successful mindset. Suzanne and Stacy discuss taking control of your life. Suzanna has a number of incredible tips for making the changes you need. Some highlights include: Everyone told Suzanne she should be a model, but, unfortunately, she wasn't treated kindly in an industry notorious for that kind of behavior. At minute 2:00, Suzanne talks what she learned in that time and how it's had an impact on her life. Step one: recognize that you have mental roadblocks. At minute 7:00, Suzanne talks about what you can do to combat the fear of failure. Let go on a subconscious level. At minute 14:00, Suzanne talks about how to change your subconscious programming that you don't even realize is there. Look beyond your current reality. At minute 18:00, Suzanne talks about why you need to focus on the future and not dwell on the present. Your mind lives up to people's expectations around you. At minute 20:00, Suzanne talks about why you need to separate yourself from others on an emotional level. Ways to contact Suzanne: Website: suzanneglover.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Joe Pulizzi is the founder of Content Marketing Institute, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council. Joe's fourth book "Content Inc." was just released. His third book, "Epic Content Marketing" was named one of "Five Must-Read Business Books of 2013" by Fortune Magazine. In this episode, Joe and Stacy discuss the benefits of running a remote business. Some highlights include: "The writing down of your goals is the most critical thing I can give anyone. Write them down in a notebook and review them every day." (minute 5:00) "Do whatever you need to do to hang on as long as you can." At minute 7:00, Joe talks about why you need to be patient. Joe had an idea that he thought was going to change the world. At minute 16:00, he talks about why his idea crashed and burned and what you can learn from his mistakes. Give your employees the flexibility to live the lives they want to live. At minute 25:00, Joe talks about why having employees work from home is the only model he would ever want to use. "If you focus on the needs of the customer, they will tell you what they want to buy." (minute 34:00) Ways to contact Joe: Book: content-inc.com Conference: www.contentmarketingworld.com Twitter: @JoePulizzi Resources: DropBox Bodyweight app *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about preparing for the week ahead. Some highlights include: I'm a big fan of Google Calendar. I use their task list at the top. It works really well for me. (minute 0:00) Here's how I set up my calendar. Step #1: I review for the coming week. Do all of the tasks in my calendar need to be where they are on my calendar? If not, it might be a good idea to reorganize. (minute 1:00) Step #2: I weed out. Delete or delegate tasks that aren't the best use of your time. Decide if it's best for someone else to do the task for you. (minute 2:00) Step #3: Prioritize and order. Look at your week and put your big tasks in the beginning of your week and label them 1, 2, and 3. (minute 4:00) Step #4: Reorganize your to-do list each day. (minute 6:00) Resources: Free freelance download: www.stacytuschl.com/outsource *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Erica Jennings quit her day job in early 2009 to run her graphic and web design firm full-time. At the time, she had a mortgage and one client. Today, Jennings Design LLC has worked with dozens of clients big and small, from national magazines and nonprofits to local consultants, authors, and professionals. In this episode Erica and Stacy discuss the decisions that entrepreneurs have to make throughout the life of their business, starting with the decision to just go for it. Some highlights include: Why not now? At minute 1:00, Erica talks about her decision to quit her day job. After listening to a lot of personal development audios and videos for her day job, she realized that the time was right to make the plunge. Make a decision. Lots of entrepreneurs get stuck and don't make decisions they have to make, Erica says. "You don't need to spend six months coming up with a perfect name." (minute 6:00) "I found perfect work-life balance." At minute 9:00, Erica talks about making the mistake of saying this. She's come to the conclusion that work-life balance goes in cycles. Do your due diligence in the hiring process. Erica hired a person through a temp agency, and the person left her completely hanging. Make sure you're hiring the right person for you. (minute 11:00) "It can be very nerve-wracking when the money's not coming in." Erica talks about learning that it will work out in the end, no matter what. (minute 14:00) Ways to contact Erica: Website: jenningsdesignllc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenningsdesign Resources: Mint FreshBooks *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Nicole quit her 6-figure, corporate job LIVE on Periscope with 10,000 people watching -- and less than a year later has built a million dollar business, rooted in faith, purpose, and teaching others how to live "the monetized life" as an income strategist. In this episode, Nicole and Stacy discuss Nicole's decision to quit her job, how that decision changed her life, and how she uses live streaming to sell her courses fast. Some highlights include: "There really was a process." At minute 5:00, Nicole talks about everything that went into quitting her job. It wasn't just a decision on a whim. Share the highs and lows. At minute 6:00, Nicole talks about the reason being so open has been such a valuable strategy for her. Live broadcasting is a new frontier. At minute 12:00, Nicole talks about how being live is such a game-changer for selling. At minute 14:00, Nicole talks her program called 1K 1Day. The first time it was launched it sold out in just four minutes. Entrepreneurship has no definition. At minute 19:00, Nicole talks about why she loves being an entrepreneur. Ways to contact Nicole: Website: themonetizedlife.com Periscope: @Napturalnicole Resources: BaseCamp *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to teach you how to wrap up your week. Some highlights include: Take out your journal and talk about your wins. Write down the things you've accomplished today or this week. This helps you go into the weekend on a positive note. (minute 1:00) Journal about what you learned this week. Don't call these losses -- call them learning lessons. Why did these bad things happen this week, and what can you do to prevent them in the future? (minute 2:00) Journal about what you learned, not from your experiences, but from your education. You have to invest in your education at least daily. Don't just take it in. What are you learning? (minute 4:00) Go through all of the tasks you didn't get done this week and reprioritize them for next week. (minute 5:00) Don't schedule any work for the weekend, but if you have free time, that's a good time to get weekend work done if you want to. (minute 6:00) *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Amy is the former Senior Editor of SUCCESS Magazine and Founder of Freelance Academy. As an Emmy Award-winning writer and content strategist, Amy relaunched her failed freelancing career as Anderson Content Consulting in 2012, generating six-figure revenue as a freelancer in her first year. She has worked with clients like John Assaraf and Todd Duncan, written scripts for Dell, and worked on books with Darren Hardy, John Addison, and Stacy Tuschl. Over the last year, Amy has poured her heart into helping other freelancers and consultants break the feast or famine cycle, and create the business and life of their dreams through Freelance Academy. In this episode, Amy and Stacy discuss a number of topics including Amy's transition into, out of, and back into entrepreneurship. Some highlights include: "I had a moment of clarity after a car accident." At minute 3:00, Amy talks jumping into entrepreneurship, deciding she wasn't cut out for it, and what she learned at SUCCESS Magazine. Don't settle for the myth of feast or famine. At minute 9:00, Amy talks about what she does differently now after living with this myth for a long time. What does balance actually mean? At minute 15:00, Amy gives a unique take on the work-life balance debate. You don't have to break the bank. At minute 18:00, Amy gave me some delegation tips that she set in place before relaunching her business. "You are worth betting on." At minute 29:00, Amy talks about why, if you're thinking about giving up, you should take some time to sit back and think. Ways to contact Amy: Website: www.youcanfreelance.com Free course: www.youcanfreelance.com/freedom Email: [email protected] *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

An ex-forensic science geek turned expert mindset mentor and best-selling author, Kylie Patchett helps soul-fuelled women entrepreneurs break limiting patterns from the past so they can create the futures they crave. Kylie and Stacy discuss running your business so that it fits the lifestyle you desire. Some highlights include: "I have always had the desire to be the boss of something." At minute 2:00, Kylie talks about the turning point in which she decided to start her own business. At minute 11:00, Kylie talks her financial insecurities as a young business owner. She was afraid to look at her money, and she made financial mistakes because of this. She talks about what she's learned and what she's changed. "Stop doing what everyone else does." At minute 16:00, Kylie talks passionately about why you're wasting your time if you're looking outside. Want to improve your work-life balance? Say "no" quicker. Kylie told me why this works at minute 22:00. "There's no rush." At minute 29:00, Kylie talks about why it's okay to move your business at a pace that works for you. Ways to contact Kylie: Kylie's website: kyliepatchett.com Free Mindset Mastery Video series, including the seven cycles of self sabotage: www.kyliepatchett.com/free Signature Mind Mastery program for women entrepreneurs: Making Friends with Fear: www.kyliepatchett.com Best-Selling Mindset Mastery Book: Making Friends with Fear: Entrepreneur's Guide to Overcoming Fear of Failure, Fear of Being Seen and Other BS Business Beliefs: www./kyliepatchett.com/mfwf-book-sales *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about the alternative of finding a freelancer to work on your projects. Maybe you haven't ever given any thought to using a freelancer, or maybe you're already doing it. Either way, I've got lots of great information to share with you. Many businesses are now turning to freelancers because of the convenience and financial advantages that flexible workers like this offer. Personally, I have had great success working with a variety of freelancers by outsourcing work to them that I am just too busy to complete myself. Because of this, I'm able to focus my time on what I am really good at and let someone else deal with other important areas of the business that I am not as skilled in, or that I quite frankly don't have time for. If you are an entrepreneur, you know as well as I do that when you run your own business and have a family life, time is valuable and you need to identify priorities. Today I'm going to tell you what to look for in a freelancer, where to look, what the advantages are, and how to develop an ongoing relationship with the right freelancers. You'll learn all about doing business with freelancers, and I'll give you some practical advice to help make sure you succeed. I hope that by the end of the podcast you will be well educated on the subject and will feel confident about exploring the option of hiring a freelancer for yourself. Some highlights include: Why should you use freelancers? In today's market, you may need someone to help you share your message. You'll need people to help you in the areas of business you aren't an expert in, and it quickly becomes very expensive to employ a full-time staff to fill every position you need to fill, particularly if your business is small. (minute 2:00) How do you find the right freelancer? Freelancers can be found easiest online, and I recommend a resource called Upwork. Freelance platforms like Upwork help to protect you from bad experiences by creating transparency through client feedback. I've used Upwork for several projects and it has helped me connect with some excellent people who I still work with to this day. (minute 3:00) When you are hiring a freelancer, make sure you also take the time to consider what time zone they are working in. If they are outside of your region, they may be in a completely different time zone and communication could be a major challenge. (minute 6:00) Any wise freelancer will price their rates competitively because they know that there are plenty of other people out there trying to land contracts as well. This is great for you because unless the job you are hiring for is incredibly specialized, it means you'll be able to work with someone who isn't overcharging you for their services. (minute 11:00) Don't try and nickel and dime people so that you're paying less than minimum wage. Word will get out that you are a stingy client, and there will be less incentive for freelancers to give you their best. Remember, you are still paying less for the work than you would be if you have to bring someone in on salary. (minute 12:00) Resources: Free freelance download: www.stacytuschl.com/outsource List of places to post for freelancers: www.stacytuschl.com/resources *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Russ Sorrells is the founder and chief coaching officer at GA100. Russ helps people who want to help themselves, make a plan for their lives, so that they can make the most of the one life they have been blessed with. After floundering for the first few years following college Russ began to take charge of his future with yearly planning sessions. Progress was immediate and planning became a daily function. Now Russ owns 3 businesses including GA100 which allows him to contribute and fully live his purpose by helping High Performers take their lives to the next level. In this episode, Russ and Stacy discuss not getting overwhelmed when it comes to marketing and remembering how important your email list is. Some highlights include: Take responsibility for yourself. At minute 2:00, Russ talks about learning financial lessons from his dad when he was a young kid. Have a positive and optimistic outlook. At minute 6:00, Russ shares why not dwelling on the negative has been a good strategy for him. At minute 7:00, Russ talks about investing $75,000 in a property that is now worth nothing. He talks about what he learned from this loss as well as several others. "Focus on branding and the power of the email list." (minute 10:00) What is work-life balance? At minute 11:00, Russ talks about why he doesn't believe in work and life as two separate entities. It's important to make sure everyone is clear of their role. At minute 14:00, Russ talks about what they've done to make sure everyone knows what their job is and how they monitor. "I really enjoy helping business owners gain clarity and courage and have more energy and influence and productivity." At minute 15:00, Russ talks about why he loves focusing on helping others achieve success. Read "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm," written by Verne Harnish. At minute 17:00, Russ talks about why this book will help you run your business better. Know your why. At minute 20:00, Russ talks about why you have to keep your passion strong. Ways to contact Russ: Website: www.ga100club.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (803) 804-6970 *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Ray Edwards has worked as a communications strategist and copywriter for some of the most credible voices in leadership and business. He's worked with New York Times best-selling authors Tony Robbins (author of "Unleash the Giant Within" and "Money: Master the Game," Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (co-authors of "Chicken Soup For the Soul"), Jeff Walker (author of "Launch"), and many more. Ray has also written his own books, "Writing Riches," "Just Get Started: Tips For Starting, Running, & Growing Your Online Business," and "MoneyWords: Easy-To-Use Copywriting & Marketing Secrets That Help You Sell More." His marketing campaigns that he's written or directed have generated an estimated $100 million in sales. In this episode, Ray and Stacy discuss advertising in today's world. It's truly never been easier to make money through advertising, and Ray has the secrets that will help you do it right. Some highlights include: "I decided to start my business about 1,007 times." At minute 2:00, Ray talks about all of the factors that you have to consider when quitting your job and starting your new business. The traits that make an entrepreneur are like any other traits in nature: they can be put to good or bad use. At minute 7:00, Ray talks about why you need to surround yourself with people that see problems and obstacles. Everybody is on Facebook. Advertising on Facebook is a great way to make money, Ray says, and you can make money even if you spend as little as $10 a week. (minute 13:00) Do you have a product that you want to sell more of? (Yes, you do.) At minute 16:00, Ray talks about his new book, "How to Write Copy that Sells," and this book will help you write sales copy and marketing campaigns in the exact same way he does. "Because of the internet, people can work from anywhere, for anyone." At minute 24:00, Ray talks about why the size of his team ebbs and flows. It's a smart idea to be flexible in this way. Ways to contact Ray: Website: rayedwards.com New book: "How to Write Copy that Sells" *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- BusinessRescueRoadMap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about professional development. Even if you've been very successful with your business and you feel that you've made it to the top, you need to be committed to being a lifelong learner. Think back to the time you spent in school. As a student, your primary job was to learn. It wasn't to sell or produce a product, it was simply to absorb all of the knowledge being presented to you. Unfortunately, it's easy to stop learning once the tests end. Nobody is able to make it through life solely on the knowledge we learned in school, and we have to keep learning. In this episode, I'm going to present some opportunities for lifelong learning. Some highlights include: Continual learning is a sign of strength, not weakness. (minute 2:00) Learning doesn't have to be time-consuming. I try to read at least 10 pages of a book every night before bed. Daily learning in small chunks is a great strategy for fitting professional development into your already busy schedule. (minute 4:00) Attend live seminars. I always attend at least one live seminar every six months, and the reason I love these is because it's a great opportunity to set everything else aside and focus on your professional development. (minute 8:00) Darren Hardy says you should invest 10% of your income towards your professional development. This is a great strategy, and you will reap the benefits. (minute 12:00) Are you not enjoying learning? You're probably not learning from the right person. Don't be afraid to mix it up and try someone new. You just need to find the right person for you. (minute 14:00) Resources: Checklist for learning download *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg and Hello Bar. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under the age of 35 by the United Nations. Neil has also been awarded Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives. In this episode, Neil and Stacy talk the ins and outs of running a business in its early stages. They discuss why it takes time, effort, and money. Some highlights include: "With my first business, I started it because I wanted to make money. It was the wrong reason." At minute 2:00, Neil talks about why he cut his losses on his first business and moved onto the next one. Continually learn from your customers. At minute 3:00, Neil talks about why it is so important to actually listen to what your customer wants. At minute 4:00, Neil talks about why you should reinvest your business profits into making the business grow. Neil invested in other ideas, and it was a big mistake. Build the traffic before you start the business. At minute 5:00, Neil talks how to monetize your business from the start. "No excuses. No if's, and's, or but's." At minute 7:00, Neil talks why task-based goals are the best way to structure your day. At minute 9:00, Neil talks about the ability to learn more as an entrepreneur than he ever could in a nine to five job. Make sure you're closing down your business for the right reason. At minute 11:00, Neil gives a list of the reasons you should and shouldn't end your business. Ways to contact Michael: Website: neilpatel.com Website: www.crazyegg.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Michael Port has written six books, including "Book Yourself Solid" and "Steal the Show," the latter which, according to the former President of Starbucks, might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking. He's been called an "uncommonly honest author" by the Boston Globe, a "marketing guru" by The Wall Street Journal, a sales guru by the Financial Times, a public speaking phenom by Jonathan Fields and the best public speaking coach in the world by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, "Michael Port is the best speaker I've ever seen." His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year." He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on-air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port. In this episode, Michael and Stacy discuss the trials and tribulations of running a business. Some highlights include: "Winners quit all the time." At minute 3:00, Michael talks about why it doesn't mean you're a failure if you quit. Sometimes it pays to just move onto a better idea. What's more important, approval or results? Michael dives deep into the search for approval and discusses why constantly seeking approval can lead to burning out. (minute 14:00) "How much you make really doesn't matter." Michael shares at minute 18:00 why revenue isn't the financial number that you need to pay attention to; it is profit. Things change. The kinds of advertising Michael uses now simply didn't exist when he first started his business, and you have to be willing to utilize the most effective strategies available now. (minute 25:00) "When there's a lot of friction, things slow up." At minute 37:00, Michael talks about how to become better at leading your team. Ways to contact Michael: Website: www.michaelport.com "Steal the Show" book: www.amazon.com/Steal-Show-Interviews-Deal-Closing-Performances/dp/054455518X Steal the Show podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steal-show-michael-port/id1038458641?mt=2 "Book Yourself Solid" book: www.amazon.com/Book-Yourself-Solid-Reliable-Marketing/dp/0470643471 Book Yourself Solid website: www.bookyourselfsolid.com Heroic Public Speaking website: heroicpublicspeaking.com *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that! You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. In today's solocast, I'm going to be talking about tech tools that will help you work smarter. There are so many tools that you can now access to make your business run more efficiently than ever before. I use a lot of the tools that we'll be talking about today for my own business, and with the tech tools that I have at my fingertips I can't imagine how I would get by from week to week. In this solocast, I'm going to talk about eight of my personal favorite tech tools. Some highlights include: One of my favorites is an accounting tool called FreshBooks, an application that can help you track time, create invoices, make payments, report expenses, and more. I used it when my business was very small, and I've yet to outgrow its usefulness. (minute 1:00) A business marketing platform that I love is Ontraport, a service that allows you to publish websites, manage email marketing campaigns, sell your products, and more. It's been designed with entrepreneurs in mind. (minute 3:00) Asana is a great tool for project management. We all know how quickly projects can become disorganized if we aren't careful, and Asana is amazing for organization. (minute 6:00) Do you spend too much time on social media? Do you feel unorganized? If you're not yet using Hootsuite, you really should be. It allows you to post to all of your social media accounts at the same time, saving valuable time that you can spend elsewhere. (minute 9:00) A service you can't afford to live without is Dropbox. Uploading your files is safe and secure, and it's smarter to not have them taking up space on your computer. Your computer will run faster if it's not bogged down, and you'll be prepared if your computer crashes. (minute 10:00) Resources: Free 5 tech tools download FreshBooks Ontraport 99Designs Asana Google Calendars Hootsuite Dropbox 1Password You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----

Lisa-May Huby is a professional copywriter that specializes in writing high-converting sales pages and email sequences for women business owners. She's been slinging copy for over a decade and has more than 20 years in marketing under her belt. Lisa-May believes that learning to write great copy is a fundamental skill for every business owner because when you're selling yourself, everything you write is copywriting. She enjoys sharing her knowledge on Facebook, in blog posts and workshops, and dropping easily implemented tips for writing sleaze-free copy that actually sounds like you. In this episode, Lisa-May and Stacy discuss Lisa-May's two businesses. Her first one failed, and now that she's learned from her mistakes, she's seeing success. Some highlights include: "I wasn't setting strong financial goals." At minute 4:00, Lisa-May talks about what went wrong the first time she entered business and what she's learned. Don't bury your head in the sand. At minute 6:00, Lisa-May talks about why you have to pay attention to the changes in the marketing landscape. You can't afford to ignore the new trends. What is the thing that is going to serve you best? At minute 7:00, Lisa-May talks about why you have to pick the best social network(s) for you. "It becomes clearer to me every week that work-life balance really does not exist." At minute 8:00, Lisa-May discusses why it's up to you to balance your time in the way that works best for you. At minute 10:00, Lisa-May talks about the ways CrossFit has improved her life. "It's hard to let go." At minute 11:00, Lisa-May talks about the ways delegation has been tough but why it's ultimately so rewarding. Why are you thinking of closing down? At minute 13:00, Lisa-May talks about why, if it's for the right reasons, it's okay to start over. Ways to contact Lisa-May: Website: www.lisamayhuby.com Course: wordsandmoneymastery.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lisa-May-Huby-923032447729190 Lisa's free downloads for Business Rescue Road Map listeners: Words+Money Power Shot Free Copywriting lesson Get 25 Things People Will Pay For cheat sheet *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Kelly Azevedo, founder of She's Got Systems, has always unconsciously created systems around her to dominate, including in college when she won national debate tournaments to be ranked #4 in the nation two consecutive years. Raised by an engineer, Kelly loves training and teaching, and she pursued a degree in Business Management and Communications at Liberty University as she went through school on a debate scholarship. Kelly learned that her innate ability to create and utilize systems allowed her to complete task at corporate jobs in a fourth of the time and sought out a more challenging environment, landing in the middle of two million dollar online businesses. Adapting quickly to the fast-paced environment, constant changes, and ever present challenge of communication in the online world, Kelly has supported her private clients in their group programs, private clients, product launches, and all the daily business. Now working with marketers, coaches, teachers and professionals, Kelly continues to connect with entrepreneurs who are passionate about why they're in business and need support seeing how to make it all happen. In this episode Kelly and Stacy discuss the struggles of running a business in the early stages, including giving yourself the authority you deserve. Some highlights include: At minute 3:00, Kelly talks about being an employee who was so efficient that her employers cut her losses. She talks about how this experience forced her into working for herself and how this has paid off for her. The most important skill as an entrepreneur is discernment. At minute 6:00, Kelly talks about why you need to really think about whether suggestions you're given are right for you. "I was letting my clients call the shots." At minute 9:00, Kelly talks about how she learned the that only the clients that want to do business the same way that you do are the clients that you should work with. At minute 13:00, Kelly shares a great metaphor for work-life balance. It exists, but you can't have the perfect balance all the time. Give people the tools they need to succeed. At minute 17:00, Kelly talks how to delegate effectively. Pick employees you enjoy working with. (minute 20:00) "Every struggle is a missing system." At minute 22:00, Kelly talks about why you need to talk to someone who has been there when you're considering closing down your business. Ways to contact Kelly: Website: www.shesgotsystems.com Resources: Techsmith You can also find us here: ----- businessrescueroadmap.com -----