Work at Home RockStar Podcast

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Being a health care chiropractor by trade he never felt fulfilled with his own lifestyle. He said he must change something and then released his first small program to show people how to get more clients. Then immediately realized he was undervaluing himself. Bad Note: When things are not going well, try and change it with hindsight. Rather than making the solution complex. Simple businesses scale, complex business fail. Bandmates: You can go fast when you're alone and go far when you have a team. The most important hires that James did were all personal positions such as a maid & child care to get his time focused. Getting Fans: Ask yourself what is your sales journey to get these clients. THE STORY In 2019, James launched an online program to help healthcare practice owners to fill theirpractices with their ideal clients so they can generate more revenue and impact morepeople. With eight months he grew it to 7 figures – fast forward to now without hundredsof healthcare practice owners all over the world and in dozens of industries to transitionfrom underpaid practitioner to well-paid business owner where they have control overtheir business and the freedom to have the lifestyle they want because of it. There are a lot of wonderful and skilled health professionals and practice owners who aregreat at getting results for their patients but don't have the same ability to reach andattract these patients into their practices because they are often not the entrepreneurialor business types. They are health professionals at heart and so they are stuck relying onreferrals from other providers, spending all hours networking, hustling at health fares andbeing overwhelmed with all the social media and online platforms, and getting taken for aride by marketing gurus and agencies. James wanted to disrupt the allied healthcareindustry by taking the power back from the marketing gurus and agencies and give itback to the health professionals and practice owners and show them how they can havecontrol over their success the big message is that you can have a successful practiceand not have to be a marketing or business genius.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: During Covid utilizing the time and all of the skills he has learned to generate more income & success. Taking on work with a medical technology company that is now ready by having time working from home. Bad Note: During his 13 years in the business there has been many bad notes whether it was work for himself or other corporations. Ultimately time gets away from you, getting caught up in doing the 'best' you can do. Thinking you can do everything. Constantly being away from your family and stressing about something you could have finished. Loosing money and not giving yourself time to train yourself to develop. Bandmates: At first there was no band, no delegating which took nothing but time away from him. After working for certain companies when there was a lot to do, he started utilizing people efficiently by marking down who was doing what, then work load deminished big time. Recognize what you do and what you don't do. Practice makes Progress: Plan out your calendar weekly or even daily to tackle what needs to be done. Schedule out your time for the different hats you need to wear, customer service, manager, employe etc.. Be the boss for yourself. As for scheduling other people, make sure they plan their personal time first! THE STORY Mike is the author of the book, "Slacking Off: A Successful Way to Work from Home" and he wrote it especially for those who are considering to work or are working from home and for anyone who has experienced the same things I mentioned earlier. He has been a work-from-home entrepreneur for OVER 15 YEARS (talk about experience) and worked with major corporations such as Cox Automotive, Verizon Super Pages, and Major Commercial Finance companies. His journey wasn't a smooth sailing one since he is also human like us (if you are reading this, you must be too), and he made many mistakes along the way. But he lived to share some wisdom from his own experience to help people on their work-from-home journey and create their own successful actions.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: After graduating college Samit tried his hand at various businesses from travel to hair and beauty. Failing at all of them and being down on his luck for years, it took just one more try to help raise 1.6 million for a campaign. Afterwards the work came flooding in even before starting his agency. Bad Note: Tons and tons of mistakes. From the amount of work from different businesses and industries became the foundation for learning. After doing a deep dive he found that Lack of research for said company ( Young and naive ) Pre-launch your campaign ( Validate and prove ) Build a comunity Practice makes Progress: Consistently learning from experience is right, but with what we have now reverse engineering anything out there. You can learn lots from your competitors and understanding your competitor landscape. Getting Fans: Local networking events and making relationships within the industry. Getting reviews and testimonials will help getting traffic. Use your personal brand when building trust from a customer, put yourself out there. Bandmates: Using freelancers right away. Be involved and document the process. Everything that you don't need to do, hire to fill that position. THE STORY I have been a successful/ failure entrepreneur for around 15 years, starting off as a nightclub promoter in London to help pay for university tuition fees and making over $1,000 a week. I graduated in the worst financial crisis in 2009 and tried my hand at various businesses, failing at all until I started a social media agency that became successful only to be kicked out by my business partner. I was rock bottom in 2015, after multiple failures I had lost faith in my entrepreneurial journey. I had 0 to my name, I had various legal issues due to my previous business partner and I gave up. It took a freak accident to throw me back in the path of an entrepreneur and is the reason for the success I enjoy. I have been running a successful agency since 2015 that has helped raise over $43 million through crowdfunding. So far I've helped hundreds of products in over 47 different industries. I am a practitioner first and a speaker second, I became a speaker after people started recognizing my work and wanted me to train others. I have been given the loving name of ''Product Launch sifu' while I was in Asia recently, I've helped coach and train 1000s of people around the world.

Good Note: Starting off as a camera operator for a local news station, Howies dream was to do sports TV. Calling ESPN with camera experience he was told that he didn't have enough experience. 5 years later to the day, he called back for the job and got it. Bad Note: There is no 1 path to take. Self funding and invest in the proper equipment needed. Practice make Progress: Consistently reading and learning with intention of what other people are doing. There is always room for improvement and knowing you'll will make the mistakes. Bandmates: Picking people that are like minded and smart at their craft. Being on time is a must. Learning from others: Having a mentor to show you the ropes. A Linkedin Coach that helped with getting leads and building a profile. Every time he has spent money on coaches they helped with guidance and getting questions answered to implement. THE STORY Howie Zales is an Emmy Award winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. Howie created HJZ Productions, Inc in 2000 to address the need for professional level sports crewing/staffing in the New York market. Under his leadership, HJZ Productions grew to a multi-million dollar nationwide provider of top talent in the broadcasting field. In 2019, Howie and his team founded Viridity Entertainment Services, Inc. (VES) which initially focused on staffing in non-union markets. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, they quickly pivoted to offering best in class, broadcast quality livestreams of professional sports shows and interviews, corporate interviews and meetings, and religious services. In addition, Howie took his love of the television production business and created The TV Sports Course, a hands-on training boot camp for the next generation of television crew professionals. Howie is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh's Mass Communication program.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: After a life event, she went all in on her business and replaced her day job income. Bad Note: Over extending herself before getting the people needed to help get to the next step and become more efficient. Understand who you hire for the task at hand. Start by getting someone specific for 1 specific job in your business.Take baby steps for building your ideal team. Attract Fans: You have to love being in the entrepreneur mindset when talking with anyone in your industry. Having your business based on referrals makes it that much easier. Show up to serve and create relationships. Cash Flow: Continue to do all your book keeping. You will know where all your money is at, don't check out if you outsource it to someone else. Realize how much your bare minimum is and adjust from there. Break down the numbers as best as you can. Leave 6 months of operating expenses. THE STORY Jessica Totillo Coster is an eCommerce strategy expert and support for female entrepreneurs. 20+ years of retail & eCommerce experience gives Jessica the ability to support female entrepreneurs in creating the right strategy for their business. After 20+ years in retail and 3 years as the only employee of a 7-figure eCommerce business, now she is working with the top experts in eCommerce, SEO, web development, and digital marketing. Jessica supports female entrepreneurs with actionable strategies and tactics to grow and scale their eCommerce businesses. Learning from the top experts in the digital marketing & eCommerce industry, she loves working with female entrepreneurs and teaching the secrets of 7-figure eCommerce businesses.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: After taking the leap to being a full time entrepreneur, she was able to bring in a 6 figure income in the first year Bad Note: Every other day there will be a bad note. With more success and work you put in, the more bad notes will happen. Normalize failure to learn from the experience. All your setbacks will set you up for the next level. Learning from the best: Find the people you want to be and pay them to be taught their ways. Learn what not to do and be the most efficient you can. Jam Room: She turned her office into a place you want to be in. Natural light mixed with your favourite colours can do just that. Posted notes all over your room with messages to keep you on track, it can subconsciously achieve your goals. Practice Makes Progress: Within her team they have schedule skill developing time to dive into the areas needed. Learn & implement. THE STORY Shelby is a Facebook and Instagram ads expert, creator of Fempire Ads Academy, lover of reality tv, and the founder and CEO of Fempire Media. She started as a freelancer. Later she started her own agency, hired team members while being a mom of two girls. She started Fempire Media, an ads agency, in 2019 after freelancing as a digital marketer for years. She has grown the company to multiple six figures in the first 2 years and is passionate about serving clients, teaching ads, and encouraging her team. In late 2020, Shelby launched Fempire Ads Academy to empower female entrepreneurs to run their own profitable Facebook and Instagram ads. Every month, members get all the tools and support they need to scale their business with ads. Shelby is a crazy-awesome cook outside of business, a lover of real housewives (and all things Bravo), and a true crime fan.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Finding the niche of the business, laser focusing on what you're doing and who you're targeting. Developing with mentors. Bad Note: Expecting too much too soon. By stepping back and looking at the bigger picture, you must change yourself to have the best response. Call it as is, and be real. Practice Makes Progress: Take action consistently. Watch for your blind spot, your belief system & the excuses you make, they are all part of the growing process. Forming your band: To be successful and get momentum you need to have the right people fit the job at hand. Band meetings are a must to get the most out of the vision for the project. Learning from the best: What you pay for is what you pay attention to. Mindset development coach, business mentors, STEMM coaches are all part on the personal and businesses growth. THE STORY Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard From never fitting in, bullied at school, sexually abused as a child to becoming anoccupational therapist and past president of Occupational Therapy Association NZ,a researcher at Monash University who nailed her PhD in three years, and aleadership coach. Elizabeth's story shows how anyone can triumph over adversity, afundamentalist upbringing, deep pain and limiting beliefs, to rise up and step intotheir own power with authenticity. Elizabeth is a published author in internationalacademic journals, ABC News Australia and Thrive Global. She is a skilled presenterat international conferences, a recognized keynote speaker, and outstandingfacilitator. Elizabeth is the Co-Founder and Director of WALT Institute and renownedfor her ability to empower women in STEMM (Science Technology Engineering MathMedicine) to believe they are enough! Ms Christine Burns From being a shy reserved child, learning many lessons the hard way, Christinedeveloped incredible skills to always bounce forward, no matter what. Today, shehas represented New Zealand in indoor hockey for 13 years, including 4 yearscaptaining the team and during this time she graduated university with expertisein psychology, sport psychology, exercise science and business management, andforged a career as a lecturer, manager and performance coach of individuals andteams. Christine's story inspires people to take action, stand up for what theybelieve in and not get stuck in life's trivia. Christine has published articles in ThriveGlobal and is currently authoring her first book "Limitless possibilities: Finding away through adversity". As the Co-founder and CEO of WALT Institute, shespecializes in disrupting the stories people tell themselves and guides them todiscover their power within and that they have so much more in their tank.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: During the beginning of the pandemic there was massive uncertainty. Working with the new normal there was much to talk about in the podcasting world and trying to rebrand. With a pen, paper and a group of friends they wrote down who they inspired to be, what are the pivots they will make in their businesses and how will they come out of this even better. They ended up doubling the master of their craft. Bad Note: Failing forward is everything. Everyone is bad at first try for the most part. With offers to be the VP of sales for a tech company, quitting his corporate job, having a master in business, a degree in electronic and computer engineering decided using a labour intensive job to carry on with the dream of being an entrepreneur. Practice makes progress: Prep, Rep, Reflect & Perfect. Learning from the best: Seeing someone succeed is the most irrelevant part. It's the years of progress before that with guidance of a mentor or coach. No-one is self-made in an Interdependent world. THE STORY Alan & Kevin are the Founders & Hosts of the Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 600 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 100 countries on how to improve your life, love, health & wealth. Alan is a Business Consultant specializing in helping Business Owners & Executives maximize their growth, impact & profitability. Kevin is a Podcast Consultant specializing in helping CEO's & Entrepreneurs grow, scale & monetize their podcasts. Both Alan & Kevin believe in a heart-driven but NO BS approach to inspiring, motivating & educating others on what it REALLY takes to get to the Next Level!

SHOW NOTES Good Note: As a life coach finding the issues within a client and watching them get past it and grow! Bad Note: When he realized he was doing what the world expected from him rather than who he was, which lead to finding his purpose. Learning from the best: Having similar situations to help or be helped by others. The law of attraction is a big part of it, starting with a thought and turning it into feelings that resonate with that thought. Practice makes perfect: Don't always build your weakness, find your strength and use it to it's full extent. Jam Room: Maximize your tools & workspace for it to work most efficiently. Turn the struggles into the joy if the process. THE STORY Transformational Law of Attraction & Mindset Coach. Dean helps people break through their limiting beliefs and getfree from the old stories that their EGO has been ruling their liveswith, so they can learn WHY they do WHAT they do, and HOW tochange it for the better. Dean is a suicide prevention Mentor in a large Facebook Dad'sgroup with 50,000+ members. He has invested tens of thousands of dollars in self-improvementthrough various forms and levels of personal and businesscoaching. He currently has a High-Performance Personal Coach from theBrendon Burchard High-Performance Institute, several top-earning Social Media, Business Marketing, and Coaching Coaches& Mentors! Dean is constantly and consistently learning and growing towardsbeing his best self with these amazing people with whom he hasunbreakable lifetime relationships and friendships!

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Being able to generate income starting with nothing. Putting you plan into action time and time again is you success. Bad Note: Identifying the right partnerships and realizing every client might not be the right fit. About your Band: Having the band be a true representation of yourself. By being honest and open it will translate into your buisness. Jam Room: While working with his mentor " Where did you have the most success when you were younger. " was the question that put things into perspective. That being outside & the kitchen table. Later to then create an at home office facing the window over looking the pool outside. Instrument of Choice: Using a CRM (Customer relationship management) you can set up tasks for yourself or assign them to one of your team members. Setting up reminders and reocurring tasks. THE STORY I'm a passionate entrepreneur who realized his ability to help people and their businesses achieve phenomenal results through staying true to myself and my customers. I come from humble beginnings, from a low socio-economic area of western Sydney. I struggled with a violent domestic violence household as a young boy and was beaten more times than I can remember along with always being told I was nothing. This has been my gift to never ever be that way, rather shine and project my gift of bringing the best out in people and positive energy onto them. No matter how hard it's been or what obstacles I face there is always light amongst the darkness. All of my defeats and wins have played the part to get me to where I am today and I don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Dive deep into as many experiences as you can as that's where I have found the most success in all of its forms, bad and good. My time in the military was one of those experiences and somewhat shaped an integral part of my work ethic and core ethical values. taking risks as scary as they may seem is where I have grown both in business and in my personal life. I believe in always being true to yourself and known is n charge of your happiness but you. I believe in taking full responsibility for my actions and learning from them. Put yourself in challenging situations. My fitness has helped me in my career in more ways than I could ever imagine. This has helped me to start a company true to my vision. Always stayed driven and done whatever it takes to reach my dreams of becoming financially free which will allow me to start a non for profit and give back to the cause of domestic violence. My company is a true reflection of myself and the way I walk through life. Never give up, push through the pain and never be afraid to ask for help.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: His success comes from the success of his clients. Bad Note: Don't underestimate the power the journey. Practice Makes Perfect: If you want new results then you must change how you're programmed. Whether that be through repitation or an emotional impact. Growth is what makes life fun. Instrument of Choice: Modern tools such as the internet and your cell phone when used properly. Along with the basics of a calender to remove thought fatigue. Learning from others: Search for someone you resonate with. Through the process you find your own blind spots. THE STORY Kevin Koch is a 37-year-old, based in Cincinnati originally from Paris Kentucky. Studied mindset and transformation coaching at Proctor Gallagher Institute. An enthusiastic life coach who loves to see you achieve your wildest dreams. A couple of years ago he quit his 9-5 job to follow his passion and became an owner/coach at Proctor Gallagher/consultant at Golden ticket coaching. Since then he helps people all over the world to achieve their dreams quickest way possible by coaching the Proctor Gallagher Institute system: Thinking into results. Kevin as a Mindset Mentor, help individuals achieve their goals, by expanding their awareness, through a proven system for success called "Thinking Into Results" Created by the world-famous Bob Proctor. He lives his dream, helping his clients achieve their dreams. He does this for a living because it brings him fulfillment. In your wildest dreams, you could not imagine, the marvelous surprises that await you! Golden Ticket Coaching evolved from a lifetime desire to help others believe in and reach their goals, dreams and TRUE POTENTIAL. They believe and teach that if you can change your mindset, you can change your life. As a Mindset Coach Kevin will engage you in expanding your awareness, helping you think like the 1%,so you can live like the 1%, and finally reach your full potential, spiritually, emotionally, and financially; regardless of where you are right now.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Before starting the business, it came down to writing out what he wanted and that was to work from home. To figure out " How to create this dream, online. " Bad Note: With 7 businesses built, dealing with the ever changing online algorithms and pivoting when necessary . Practice makes progress: Have a vision of where you're heading & stay committed for the best results. With vision comes passion. Jam Room: Making a separate environment that keeps you in work mode. THE STORY Michael is one of the most influential speakers on Personal Growth and Achievement. He has the rare ability to be able to communicate a message that electrifies, entertains and educates people on how to be the best leader, coach, consultant or entrepreneur they can be, as well as how they can leave the greatest amount of impact in the world. Michael has recently been developing a whole new platform where he shares his transmissions of wisdom, success and deep learning through inspirational videos, books, programs, workshops and live-in retreats, and giving back through aligning with not-for-profit foundations organizations that help rescue abused and neglected exotic and endangered animals. Michael is currently teaching others to do what he has done through his Evolve Academy in which emerging leaders and heart-centered entrepreneurs who are serious about diving into what it means to live an incredible life, align with their unique truth and create success in all areas of their life with passion and purpose. Michael has been blessed to learn alongside mentors such as Tony Robbins, Scott Oldford, Steven Covey, Brendan Burchard and a whole host of Zen Master and Enlightened Teachers from all walks of life.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: When starting this agency 8 years ago, realizing that there is a need and to fulfill just that with a SEO. Bad Note: Hiring poorly based on skillset, was not a good fit. You'll make mistakes but it's what you do with the outcome. Getting Fans: Don't be stagnant. It's an ongoing process to building your ideal avatar, finding who your target audience, the due diligence in your major competitors and finding a strategy to propel you. Cash Flow: Realizing what you are charging & understanding the gap between getting a lifetime customer. Practice Makes Perfect: Follow what has worked before and always be learning. THE STORY John Vuong is the owner and founder of Local SEO Search. He started his company in 2013 with no knowledge of SEO. He simply saw a gap in the market and knew the he could fill it. Today, he runs a boutique agency that focuses on helping small businesses dominate their local market and grow.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: When push came to shove, starting is the best part. Finding a way to earn money that is not exchanging her time hour by hour, to have that extra time to do what you want to do. Bad Note: Working herself into the ground for her first launch led to burn out. Realizing there is a masculine & feminine approach to running your business. Learning from the Best: You got to have a coach! Through therapy and coaching she had found it to be extremely beneficial with them going hand in hand. Jam Room: Being a therapist and a coach, setting up a peaceful environment with proper furniture makes the difference. How do you keep the Hat full: Realizing what is needed to break even. THE STORY Arianna is on a mission to use her expertise in Clinical Psychology to bring mental health training, counseling skills, and risk assessment to coaches in an effort to finally bridge the gap between therapy and coaching. Arianna is a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist working in addiction recovery, a Forgiveness Coach, and a doctoral candidate of Clinical Psychology.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Due to the Pandemic Melissa pivoted into something she was even more passionate about. To fix the short lived fitness programs with 365 Lean. Bad Note: Loosing your business within 24hrs and needing to change direction. Personal Bad Note: From obese to fitness model was not the end of the road when it came to lifestyle choices. Practice Makes Perfect: Way easier than people think! Be Cautious, start the question & slow your role. The Jam room: Create some polorization to deal with the stress of working at home and staying sane. Lead by example to stop negative influences. Learn From the Best: If you're going to get a life coach, do your research. It won't be forever and ultimately you need to stand on your own two feet. Guest Solo: People know what to do, but can't manage to make it stick. With 365 Lean I try to bridge the gap between knowledge and application with tangible ways to change your mindset. THE STORY I take a multifaceted approach to health coaching that includes personal training, behaviour change, habit cultivation & mindset that empowers individuals to take control of their health for long term results. I offer a clear message that is 'all or nothing' doesn't work for long term results. So let's ditch the sexy short-sighted solutions such as detoxes, restriction, diet fads & killing yourself with exercise. Instead, I've developed 365 Lean which serves to progressively change one's mindset, behaviours & integrate small habits into your life. I make it easier to start which yields lasting results.

SHOW NOTES Good Note: Applying yourself no matter the situation. "The world is my oyster." Bad Note: Pinpointing your weaknesses. You don't need to do everything yourself. Tell us about your Band: Think through everything that is on my list of responsibilities to grow your business which may include personal things that may be weighing on us. From having a manager to hiring someone to clean your house. Instrument of Choice: Check list and to-do list. I created my company around that idea. A process of thinking through and working through your responsibilities. Constantly evaluating that and going with what's urgent and important. Even when I'm interrupted I know what to come back to. Jam Room: Close your door! Having a mindset of when you get off track how easy is it to get back to work. Having kids they want what they want when they want it so taking that break when needed and having your todo list to fall back on will make the difference on getting things done. Guest Solo: It's a good time to be a virtual assistant now that people are more comfortable with it. For my love of helping people outsource from my business I started my own podcast with the sole purpose of helping business owners with their business. THE STORY Rachel Luther is an entrepreneur who was a virtual assistant before people knew what virtual assistants were. After growing her VA business from a one-woman show to a team of talented professionals who provide all areas of back office virtual support over the last 10+ years, she is divulging her secrets to success, covering work/life balance, strategies for outsourcing, remote work and everything in between. People often ask her, 'Can you be an entrepreneur and still have it all?' The answer is a resounding 'yes'. Rachel finds time to home school her 4 children, run a 6 figure business, host a podcast, and perform in theatre and film…. all through the power of outsourcing. If you want to make a larger impact in your business while working fewer hours, find out how with Checking Off Your List with Rachel Luther.

SHOW NOTES Good Note : While helping clients improve their image, you get to see them light up. Bad Note : Trying to do too many things at once and be everything to everyone. Jam Room : Set up as the brand that I want to be Gathering Fans : Present yourself in a way that your target market will be comfortable with, but also see that you have just a little bit more than they do so that they are inspired to follow you. Learning From the best : Takes something that I would have fumbled through for 20 years and taken it to 1 year. THE STORY Appearance matters. Especially in the world of business. We all know this intuitively; it's why applicants dress formally to job interviews, and why CEOs don't come to work in sweats. But what's equally important to understand is that dressing for success isn't always aone size fits all strategy. If your brand is fun and casual, for instance, the professional dark pant suit likely is not going to communicate that to potential clients or partners. It is a rare leader indeed that not only recognizes the importance of their own image to their professional success, but also understands how their clothes can themselves serve as branding for their business. This is where Matilda Morgan and her company Impact Driven Style comes in.

SHOW NOTES Good Note : Started as a Veterinarian, discovered a way to build a coaching business and took the plunge Bad Note : Burned himself out trying to run his first business online Learning from the best : Knowing the difference between courses and mentorship Instruments of choice : Trinkets and a plain old written calendar… learn how Michael puts that to work for him THE STORY Michael is a High Performance and Business Coach with a mission to help 100,000 business owners achieve their most ambitious goals while working 20 fewer hours per week. With the help of his mentors and by applying his own principles to productivity & performance, Michael managed to grow his coaching business to multi-6 figures within 12 months, and has helped clients from 7 different countries and 5 different industries to scale up their income AND freedom.

SHOW NOTES Good Note : Big Growth throughout 2020 Bad Note : When looking to buy a business, make sure that the business has the potential to turn it to profit Practice Makes Perfect : Track and test what you are doing so you can quantify and improve Jam Room : Jordan got rid of the distractions by building separate home office in his back yard The Band : Know your own strengths (take a strengths finder test) and focus on them. Then find people who fill in the gaps THE STORY When I was 23 I decided to buy a Taco Del Mar restaurant… I knew I had made a huge mistake at 2pm the first day when only 3 customers had walked in… (and two of them were my parents haha) For 5 years I worked hard to grow sales every way I could think of and in the end, tripled our revenue which still didn't seem to matter on the profit side. (I lost a lot of money) The one thing that I seemed to be the best at in the restaurant endeavour was the marketing and getting people in the door. Fast forward to 2014 when my wonderful wife Carmen (definitely my better half) started a modest baby clothing line and was selling at craft markets. I asked if I could test running a few ads on Facebook… and the rest is history. I learned every up and coming strategy and tactic and helped grow the small start-up to a multi-million dollar company and still growing! Over the years I have realized what I am good at and what I'm not. What I'm good at… Marketing and helping others scale their businesses. Which leads me to now. In 2019 we started the podcast "secrets to scaling your e-commerce brand" which is now in the top 50 business/marketing podcasts in multiple countries including Canada and the United States. On top of that we founded Mindful Marketing Co. to help scale brands, stores and makers using paid marketing. I love to see brands grow and founders shift from grinding to scaling… it's what gets me out of bed in the morning!

SHOW NOTES Good Note : Putting out consistent youtube videos leads him out of his janitor job to a huge business Bad Note : Trying to help everyone for free Practice Makes Perfect : Getting good a video content takes practice… Know your client avatar, then make a list of topics to help them How to get Fans : Find channels that are in your niche and try a collaboration Keeping the Hat Full : Make sure you are tracking your return on investment… Focus on your highest ticket item THE STORY Rafael Eliassen is a personal growth and business coach from the North of Norway. As a kid Rafael could often be found talking to adults about their life problems and what they were doing to improve in their lives.

Good Note : Going against the grain and landing a high paying remote job with no degree Bad Note : Finding out the right courses and mentors to get you success Jam Room : Keep your office clean and inspiring and use the The Pomodoro Technique to stay productive Practice Makes Perfect : Continue to stay sharp on the social media tools or whatever tools are fundamental to your business Keeping the Hat Full : Do the market research and find out what your peers are earning in order to price yourself accordingly The back story An Pei is a digital marketing expert whodropped out of college when he was 19. An is self-taught and only has him mentorsto guide him to start his career where hewent from entry level job, got a 6 figure jobwithin 6 months of dropping out of college +multiple companies reaching out to him. An started the Career Digitalized to helpprofessionals and student, even if they haveno skill, no degree or massive investment togo to school, teach them job relevant skillsthat can help them get a high paying career.

Good Note : Going all-in and taking action pays off big time for Sydney Bad Note : Huge sacrifices early on and investing almost all of her income back into her business Finding Fans : A true business owner just wants to make sure people know that they are in business Keeping the Hat full : Get an accountant and buy assets not liabilities Learning from the Best : Don't be afraid to ask successful people for help. You may be surprised at how willing they will be to help The Story: Sydney Lich is a health and wellness expert in the network marketing space. She is a leadership developer. Prior to, she was an aspiring teacher and personal trainer. In three years she has created a six-figure business with her company and impacted over 4000 lives.

SHOW NOTES Good Note : Moving offline events online and generating over 150k a month in online course sales Bad Note : Recovering from the adversity of being in the London Terror attack Practice Makes Perfect : Look inwards to the things that you find easy. Just because you find it easy, doesn't mean others do as well Finding Fans : Find online communities of people who are like minded Filling the Hat : Sell the course before you create it THE STORY Within the space of 1 year, I lost my Dad to suicide and survived one of the worst terror attacks London has ever seen. I thought I had experienced real adversity when my successful acting career completely crashed a few years earlier. I literally went from working alongside Tom Hardy on Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, to delivering Tom's mail as a full time postman. But losing my Dad to suicide was the thing that nearly crushed me completely. Using my mindset expertise and self-development knowledge, I went from being a full time postman to building The Coaching Masters. A highly successful, online coaching academy that generates multiple 7figures. Myself and my business partners (Lewis Raymond Taylor & Jonny Mitchell) have created this level of success entirely via building, selling and automating online courses and hosted an iTunes Top10 Podcast called The Coaching Masters Podcast delivering emotional, motivational speeches on stages all across the world. I want to inspire people to achieve success even in the face of devastating adversity. No matter who they are or where they come from. I have the story, tools and techniques to help motivate anyone towards success and I want to share that gift with as many people as possible by showing them the power of coaching. I've lived through devastating adversity and I've managed to create success, happiness and fulfilment. And I continue to live it every single day.

Show Notes: Good Note : Shares his story speaking in over 30 countries Bad Note : Too proud to ask for help Learning From The Best : Use social media to find communities Finding Fans : Try to connect with people who already have a following and collaborate with them Filling the hat : Focussing on the income generating activities About Jay Jay Live Starting this career as a magician he grew the #1 Magic Youtube Channel in the world with over 50,000,000 million views, with over 500 views seen in over 150 countries. Realizing the art of deception wasn't his true calling, he left his bag of tricks to host tv shows in Asia, run nightclubs then, then he transitioned to the states where he engages, inspires, corporations and personal brands about getting taking their career to the next level. In 2020 after the world was put on hold, he and started his own Instagram Growth Agency where he helps personal brands use the power of Instagram to get INFLUENCE and the ATTENTION they need to get people to like them faster, trust them faster and buy from them faster! Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr worldwide and the man with a lot of energy, Jay Jay.

Jack McColl (@kingofdebt) on IG and I am a serial 6-figure entrepreneur, financial coach, and former pro athlete. Jack and Tim discuss success, failure and share some experiences on how to leverage debt to reach big business goals. Good Note : Travels the world, working from exotic places Bad Note : Travel/Hospitality based business got decimated by Covid Hiring the Band : Create a system for repeated tasks and outsource it Filling the hat : Leveraging debt to finance your business Learning From The Best : Find the right coach that you look up to and has done what you are trying to do

Lauren Lapointe helps coaches get fully booked through smart strategy, intuitive marketing, and soul alignment so you can have the wildly successful online business of your dreams. She took the leap several years ago to leave the corporate world and her cushy corner office behind to work for herself and hasn't looked back. She believes that life is too short not to do what you love and she's on a mission to help coaches share their gifts with the world in a bigger way. Although she grew up in Canada, she now lives in Florida with her husband and an undisclosed number of cats (and guitars.) Good Note : From a Monday Morning Epiphany to a full circle success in music Bad Note : Listen to your soul alignment. Get Fans : Figure out who you are so you can hone in on who you want to attract Tools for Success : Evergreen Webinars Learning From The Best : Good coaches and mentors can help you stay connected to your why

Tiji Thomas loves teaching and helping others overcome the fear of selling. He has built 3 different million-dollar companies & has produced over $500,000,000 in sales. He especially looks forward to working with coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants & other service providers because his priority is serving those that love to serve & help others. And he's done it using a no pressure process he calls "UnSelling". The truth is you do NOT need to use high pressure to get your future clients to say YES and he loves teaching people how to hold onto their core values, serve others & make more money than they ever dreamed of before. He lives in Sugar Land, TX with his wife of 23 years & 2 kids and runs all of his businesses from home. Good Note : Got pushed out of the nest early and was forced to be his own boss. Bad Note : Creating something before you find out that there isn't a need for it. Filling the Hat : Find out exactly why the prospect is on the call, then contect with how you can help them. Tools for Success : Design a signature talk (ie: script) to use as a guide to your sales conversations. Band : Make sure you have value alignment with everyone on your team.

I started off selling textbooks in my dorm room before discovering Amazon. I scaled a 25 million dollar Amazon business selling toys and baby products, but always struggled to hire help. College kids were unreliable and no US adults wanted to work for a 20 year old entrepreneur. One day a friend of mine introduced me to the virtual hiring space and I became addicted. I set out to build a virtual assistant army, but quickly got frustrated with the poor quality and time commitment it took to hire on Upwork. I set out to build a better marketplace that pre-vetted virtual assistants before they were allowed on the platform, quickly matched them up with clients, had 24/7 support in case the smallest thing went wrong, and a no turnover protection where we covered replacement costs if someone quit. Good Note : The story of selling a business. Bad Note : Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Band : What jobs to delegate. How to get fans : Meet new people, appear on podcasts and create new content. Filling the hat : Try lots of things that don't cost a lot. Stop doing the ones that don't work and double down on the ones that do work.

Gerri Detweiler is a leading, nationally recognized financing and credit expert, with more than 20 years of experience. During the 2008/2009 financial crisis, Gerri was interviewed hundreds of times, providing insightful expertise and actionable advice for traversing the turbulent landscape and unknown change. Today, she serves as Education Director for Nav, the trusted financing partner of over 1.4 million businesses, where she gives Nav's customers certainty in an uncertain world through expertise and actionable advice. Good Note : Write a book if you've been thinking about it. Bad Note : Get a rock solid contract Band : Be very careful with partnerships, it is better to hire. Filling the Hat : Setting up payment plans

A client once told me that I have an "uncanny ability to hone in and hit the delete button". In her case, the delete button was her stressors that were holding her back in her life. I will help you overcome your personal challenges so that you can access your unburdened life. You deserve to feel YOUnified – YOU without Inner conflict. Having overcome a number of difficult challenges, I discovered a new way of life without suffering and fighting. I took back my life. This is now the gift I share with the world. I enjoy guiding committed clients, seekers and all-around go-getters to create a supportive, fulfilling and prosperous life, both personally and professionally. Good Note : How Anik left the stock market to start an personal development business. Bad Note : Careful that you don't get caught up in the trends even when they don't align with your style. Practice Makes Perfect : Stay very clear about your purpose. Instrument of Choice : Grounded Spirituality Learning From the Best : It doesn't matter where you get your information from... it's about being open, curious and continuing to explore. Drawing on the lessons learned through my corporate career and real-world experience, I also have notable training in many aspects of energy psychology.

Mads has more than 10 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, such as Xerox and IBM, and more than 7 years of experience coaching and consulting online entrepreneurs. He has also spoken at many larger events such as CMSEO, TiECon, DCBKK & DMSS Bali, SEO Spring Training & the Survive and Thrive Ecommerce Summit. Mads currently owning and running 3 companies, and managing more than 100 people, he doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. As well as being a management expert, Mads is also an expert on growing and scaling an online business, and he is one of the industry experts in the DISC methodology, which is a cornerstone in his management philosophy and he shares his knowledge through the Effective Management Mastery course & community. Good Note: Builds large businesses for very little. Bad Note: Look for things that could go wrong. Check the references! Band : View recruiting as a sales job and make sure you sell the jobs that you are looking to fill. How to get fans : Look at the potential marketing channels that would work. Pick one. And hone in on it. Filling the hat : Make sure you know your numbers. If you are not a numbers person, find someone who is.

George Papadeas is the COO of The HOTH, aka Hittem Over The Head, an SEO and content creation platform devoted to bludgeoning its clients with awesomeness. When The HOTH was founded in 2010, the SEO space was filled with sketchy service providers who offered poor support and results, leading to poor experiences. With an eye toward changing the status quo, The HOTH set out to prioritize support and created a system that allowed it to work with more than 200,000 businesses and quickly found itself the recipient of a number of accolades and awards, including 3 consecutive years spent on the INC 5000 list. When George joined the HOTH team and began overseeing their operations, his contributions allowed the company to grow from $250K to $2.2 million in revenue per month. Currently, he is focusing on The HOTH's latest acquisition, FreeeUp, the leading solution for the hiring and management of pre-vetted online freelancers Good Note : Good leadership Bad Note : The importance of direction Jam Room : Remove distractions, sit by a window, create a routine. Band : Delegate the tasks that aren't worth your time. Learning from the best : Look to the people you already have around you and find a mentor. Also, learn about big leaders in your field.

Veronica Sagastume is a business strategist, CFO consultant, and all-around powerhouse with a passion for helping Corporate Accounting Professionals start, run, and grow their own profitable consulting businesses. With over 20 years of Corporate experience in Accounting, Finance, & Operations, Veronica first discovered her love of consulting while working with CEOs at start-up and emerging growth companies in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. In 2011, Veronica made the bold decision to leave her CFO/COO position to launch her own consulting practice. Fueled by her experience, Veronica skyrocketed her practice to quick success. In 2016, she ventured online to teach other Accounting, Finance, and Tax professionals how they, too, could use their expertise to make a greater impact, increase their freedom, and enjoy more flexibility while significantly increasing their earning potential. Today, Veronica uses her business, BizFit Coaching, Inc., to teach aspiring consultants strategies rooted in experience and results. She's an avid learner and loves working out new ideas with her entrepreneurial mentors, including Amy Porterfield, Marie Forleo, James Wedmore, Pat Flynn, and many others. Good Note : Build your network before you need it. Bad Note : More is not necessarily better. Make sure you don't overwhelm people with your pitch. Practice Makes Perfect : Be open to new ways of doing things. How to get fans : Connection and Consistency. Show up for your fans in good times and bad. Filling the Hat : Record how to videos to become top of mind with your audience.

Kirby Ingles works with D-level executives and emerging leaders. These professionals have high potential and thrust into leadership positions with no previous leader development or training. Some of these professionals are Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents who are high performers and experts in their technical skills. He helps them gain self-awareness, clarifies goals, achieves their development objectives, and unlock their potential. Kirby provides a confidential and supportive sounding board for his members. He asks questions, challenge assumptions, help provide clarity, provide resources, and yes, sometimes, with permission, provide advice. He often administers and helps interpret 360-degree and behavioral assessments, conducts confidential interviews to help members gain self-awareness, and establish development goals. Kirby has 24 years of experience in leadership and human resources, is the host of the TRUE Success podcast, a U.S. Army Veteran. In his spare time, he advocates for fatherless boys and men as well as raises awareness through running Ultra-marathons memorializing those heroes who lost their lives to PTSD. He has been coaching for five years brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Good Note : Kirby shares a client story of success Bad Note : Bought into a coaching program without checking references Learning from the Best : Find the top 5 people in your industry and find out what they are reading Jam Room : You don't need a bunch of gadgets right away... just start one thing at a time. Share your schedule with your family and add some inspiration to the room. Practice Makes Perfect : Get someone you admire to evaluate your process. Do a mock sales/coaching session with someone to iron ou the kinks.

Jenny Fenig helps you remember who you truly are: a magic maker. Her work focuses on empowering creative women entrepreneurs to increase their confidence, impact, money and time-freedom by mixing modern with ancient practices. Jenny lives in the woods with her family in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Good Note: Followed a hunch to take a yoga training class, quit her job and started a business Bad Note: Didn't pay attention to cash flow and barely made it through the year you may not have started your business to make money but The purpose of a business is to make money... Jam Room: You need light, a great printer and plants... lots of plants. Filling the Hat: Find ways to create recurring income. Make it easy for people to pay you. Learning from the best: Business is a giant learning experience. If you aren't willing to invest in yourself, then don't be surprised if people won't be willing to invest in you.

Alzay helps you scale your consulting company by productizing. Productizing is a strategy that allows expert, serviced-based companies to grow predictably without getting caught up in the flash-in-the-pan, shiny-object strategy of the day. When he says "scale", this is what he means: Develop premium consulting services with predictable profit margins that are easy for clients to understand and buy. Streamline your operations and remove yourself from the day-to-day grind of your business. Rapidly build your authority in the marketplace and drastically improve the experience you deliver to each and every client you serve. Good Note : do the best you can and you'll be alright Bad Note : buying training is not the same as buying a result. Make sure you are ready to spend 90 days using what you are buying. Practice Makes Perfect : Practice your sales conversation with other people How to attract fans : Content sets context for the conversation that closes sales Instrument of success : Using pen and paper constructively in a morning discipline

Jarod Spiewak is an entrepreneur and international speaker who has helped service-based businesses generate millions of dollars in revenue through Search Engine Marketing, he also consults businesses and other agency owners, and owns 2 digital asset investment companies, all while working from home. Good Note : How to take advantage of all the information and software available to research and start a business Bad Note : Rented a physical office but didn't need it... Should have weight pros and cons Jam Room : Best tips are to get a sit/stand desk and a good pair of headphones Band : Best advice on when and how to hire How to attract fans : Jarod gives some great tips on how to get people interested in your business

Jason Miller been a coach since 2010. He helps clients overcome anxiety, gain confidence, and become better leaders. Jason's clients improve their relationships, expand their social networks, and boost their careers. As a professional coach, Jason combine coaching emotional self-mastery, communication and conscious leadership with the "halo effect" of powerful body language to help people get what they want out of life and deliver a positive impact in the world. Good Note : Never stop asking for help Bad Note : How fast can you recover from setbacks. pivot. make a change. Practice : Treat feedback in a non-judgment mode.treat things as neither good nor bad Instrument : Using google docs to handle accountability Mentorship : Jason's coach tranformed him from a geeky it guy to the man he is today

Marc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients (without paid advertising!). He achieves this with his coaching programs, his podcast (Natural Born Coaches), his Facebook group (The Coaching Jungle) and his exclusive hard copy newsletter (Secret Coach Club). He's been a speaker at events like Social Media Marketing World, frequently makes media appearances and has contributed to publications like Entrepreneur.com. You can learn more about Marc at www.Marc.coach (that's Marc with a "c"!) Good Note : Came off a failed business and started a brand new business that was profitable within a year. Bad Note : Don't get attached too much to your business... your business is not you. You learn more from struggle than you do in years of growth. Jam Room : Have things that inspire and motivate you. Productivity Tips. Band : When you don't enjoy something, do anything you can to get it off your plate. Filling The Hat : Multiple chanels of income Golden Nugget: Start your business part time before you go "all in"

In December 2005, Cliff began podcasting as a hobby. One year later, he launched PodcastAnswerMan.com where he has since helped tens of thousands of individuals and organizations successfully launch a podcast through one-on-one coaching and online courses. If you were to look at the top 100 podcasts in the business category of iTunes, more than 50 of these shows were created by clients who have been trained by Cliff. Today, Cliff focuses on his role as a business and life coach. He mentors coaches, consultants and thought leaders through the transition from their unfulfilling day job to their own responsible and profitable online business so that they can live the life of their dreams and do the work they feel most called to do in this world. Be sure to check out one of his Next Level Workshop. SHOW NOTES How Cliff became a Work @ Home RockStar Cliff shares his biggest mistake The importance of participating in a mastermind

Officially known as an Inspiration Engineer®, Cauveé [kaw-vay] is an American strategist, investor, lifestyle coach, entertainer, philanthropist, and speaker. As the Founder of Cauvee Global. (the Early Stage Empire – see more), Cauveé is building a unique and cutting-edge empire centered around helping others find freedom and fulfillment. Featured in Huffington Post, labeled the Coach Who Is Dramatically Changing the Game, Cauveé is reverse engineering success for everyone he inspires. SHOW NOTES How Cauveé became a Work @ Home RockStar Cauveé shares his biggest mistake It's ok not knowing exactly what to do, just make sure you test out different things Check out Score.com for an "advisory board" Listening to motivational materials How to take advice, and make the most of it A skill can always be learned, character is much less likely to change Productivity and focus tips

As a passionate Thought Leader in Automated Experience Design (such as email sequencing, workflow automation, etc.), Paul enjoys the challenge of leveraging automation for your business, so that YOUR customers have the best experience possible. Paul loves to share his knowledge and understanding of why automation works so well (see "Under The Hair" below). For example, did you know with good automation, your prospects and customers should have difficulty identifying which emails were automated and which were legitimately sent 1:1 from someone in your organization? Automation should only enhance the relationship, always. When you speak with him, you'll enjoy his masterful blending of technology, human psychology, process methodology and sales philosophy to create a world-class customer journey that's optimized for YOUR specific business. He is frequently sought after for his ability to break down the customer journey into the empirical assets and then adding the human touch to everything in the marketing/sales/fulfillment process. "Paul offers so much more….and I really think of him as my business partner rather than just a consultant. If anyone is looking for such well rounded expertise, I highly recommend him and would be delighted to speak with anyone about his services." – Meghan Alonso, IMUA Services Paul likes to work with a whole range of people from A-Listers to companies that just want a little help every month and, while Paul isn't accepting any private clients currently, he likes to work B2B tech space and B2C product space (particularly music). In closing, if you'd like some free automated experience design wisdom sporadically, sign up for Paul's "Under the Hair" newsletter at www.paulsokol.me SHOW NOTES How Paul became a Work @ Home RockStar Paul shares his biggest mistake Choose the clients that you want to work with Tips for finding great clients Build your network before you need it Using a termination to kick off your business Work / Life integration

Bryan oversees the product development life cycle for a range of customers from matured startups to mid-sized and large customers. With a prime focus on establishing an MVP to vet assumptions and get to market. Incipient is a leader in creative technology solutions, fueled by a passion for growth. SHOW NOTES How Bryan became a Work @ Home RockStar Bryan shares his biggest mistake Great tips on pricing your product appropriately Identify key variables that go into product pricing Always continue learning Interviewing tips for how to find good people Bryan is an early riser Bryan discusses work / life balance

Business ghostwriter and authority architect Derek Lewis has written with thought leaders on five continents, including an Olympian, a Texas oil tycoon, a Turkish economist, an IT startup millionaire, a Brazilian federal judge, and a military governor. His authors work with the International Monetary Fund, General Electric, DaimlerChrysler, SAP, Pixar, Disney, the US Marine Corps, and the Red Cross. Today, he is one of the foremost authorities (in the admittedly niche field) of business thought leadership books, having authored the leading guide to the subject, The Business Book Bible. He lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. SHOW NOTES How Derek became a Work @ Home RockStar Derek shares his biggest mistake Give your mind a problem to solve before you go to bed

Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn's Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures. Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year. In 1984, he won the award for "Outstanding Young Businessman of the Year" for the State of Florida. In 1985 successful in his business and recognized as a leader in the business community, he began to mentor other small business owners. In 1989 he developed his own business success program based on his experience and the teachings of his favorite business books. His program was so successful that in 1992 Terry was asked to join UniGlobe Active Travel as a Director of Operations to boost individual store performance. Within months, he took the store to a $2.5 million Dollar Travel Agency. He then took the program national to improve performance organization wide. In 1994 he became a founding team member of EXA Travel International and took on the role of Director of Training & Development and within two years the company grew to 11 regional offices, with over 2000 franchisees and went public in late 1996. Following the success of EXA, Terry embarked on a series of successful partnerships involving turning around performance with corporations as: Radio Shack MetroCall Paging AT&T Wireless Century 21 Real Estate In December 2005, Terry chose to return to his true passion helping Independent Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners plan, launch and develop their businesses. SHOW NOTES How Terry became a Work @ Home RockStar Terry shares his biggest mistake Start your business with the intention to sell it in 18-24 months The power of hand written thank you notes The customer is at the top of the organizational chart How to work effectively with contractors 4 Habits to Success: Decision, Discipline, Decisive, Visualize

Chi is a business growth consultant, digital marketer & direct response copywriter. He helps clients in the healthcare industry grow their businesses and achieve long term success through his digital marketing training, personal development coaching & entrepreneurship mentoring services. He quit his 9 to 5 job to start an ecommerce company in his hometown in Lagos, Nigeria. The venture failed and had to be closed down but Chi viewed the experience as valuable education in his entrepreneurial journey. He then decided to launch another business to help entrepreneurs and small businesses overcome some of the key issues that lead to business failure. He currently works with several small and medium scale enterprises in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. He's a frequent contributor to large publications like the Huffington Post, Influencive and more. In addition, he hosts a podcast titled The Bulletproof Entrepreneur where he interviews entrepreneurs, thought leaders and creative artists. SHOW NOTES How Chi became a Work @ Home RockStar Chi shares his biggest mistake The risks of relying on currency prices He shares why he has a coach Working with family The power of referrals Chi tells us why he keeps flat screen TVs on the bed Chi's playlist Work in short bursts

A near death experience led CEO of Alitura Naturals, Andy Hnilo, to develop a cutting-edge natural skincare line that is revitalizing the skincare market. Andy was hit by two large vehicles while crossing a busy street in 2011. A former model and high-level athlete, he relied on his body to make a living and knew that even if he recovered, his life may never be the same. He vowed to rebuild his body and spirit using the healthiest ingredients and products he could find. Alitura — Latin for "feeding and nourishing" — was created to offer consumers natural, soothing and effective skin remedies. "The most critical tool for healing my exterior was a handcrafted blend of unique, specialized ingredients from around the world that I formulated myself. They say necessity is the mother of invention, and here we are." – Andy Hnilo, Founder & CEO SHOW NOTES How Andy became a Work @ Home RockStar Andy shares his biggest mistake The power of aligning with the right people You don't need to be overly "salesy" Just get out there and do what you do! Pushups til failure

Randy Rayess is the cofounder of Outgrow, a growth marketing platform focused on increasing customer engagement and boosting demand generation through highly converting calculators & viral quizzes. He is passionate about demand generation, content marketing and personalized marketing. He also cofounded VenturePact and previously worked in private equity at SilverLake Partners, in machine learning and in payments. SHOW NOTES How Randy became a Work @ Home RockStar Importance of delegating and hiring a team Interview tips from Randy Randy shares some tips on how to get the most out of your workspace Winning habits and rituals to get the blood flowing Randy's advice to his younger self

Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and 'third place' working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio of business centers in multiple locations across North America. Frank has spent almost the past 30 years delivering business services that are finely tuned to the workplace needs of startups, entrepreneurs, and growing SMBs. Over the years he has worked with tens of thousands of business owners and, coupled with a unique global management perspective, has become the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. SHOW NOTES How Frank became a Work @ Home RockStar What it's like growing up in an entrepreneurial family Quote : "I don't want to be tired and hungry" – Getting business for the sake of business is not a good strategy Watch the economic cycles Keep correcting course… Small pivots are more important than large changes How to find good people If possible have a dedicated room for your office Start by hiring a virtual assistant

Ross and Rachel are the founders of Trill Media, an Instagram marketing agency that is on a mission to help brands boost their influence and leverage the power of viral marketing. Unlike other agencies, they focus only on the Instagram marketing tactics that gain 100% real, organic followers – no bots, no automation, and no spam. Ross and Rachel have used these strategies to form partnerships with influencers, create a network of over 100 million users, and develop a personal following of over 450,000 targeted followers. SHOW NOTES How Rachel & Ross became a Work @ Home RockStar The advantages of outsourcing The alternative to university Have patience! Stay consistent Money = Trust Value your time and take inventory of your daily schedule