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Episode 72: 3 Focused Stages to Launch Your Business Successfully – April Beach

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Are You Feeling Overwhelmed Launching Your Business? You’re ready to design and control your life; to travel, spend more time with your family, and stop the daily 9-5 grind. I totally get it! Here’s the thing… you have to actually launch your business before you can … Continue reading “Episode 72: 3 Focused Stages to Launch Your Business Successfully – April Beach”

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Are You Feeling Overwhelmed Launching Your Business?

You’re ready to design and control your life; to travel, spend more time with your family, and stop the daily 9-5 grind.

I totally get it!

Here’s the thing… you have to actually launch your business before you can control your life.

And to successfully launch your business, you need to have intentional “tunnel vision”.

In This Episode:

If you keep experiencing problems while trying to launch your business, it doesn’t mean you’re failing as an entrepreneur.

Launching a business can be confusing, overwhelming, expensive, time-consuming, and stressful … if you’re not smart about it.

You just need a plan that will take you from start to launch in a strategic way, and that’s exactly what I’m breaking down for you today.

[Tweet “If you keep experiencing problems while trying to launch your business, it doesn’t mean you’re failing as an entrepreneur.“]

In this episode you’ll learn:

The three focused stages of launching your business.
How to prioritize your time, money, and efforts to help you stay on track.
The incredible resources I have for you to help you finally launch your business.

Resources Mentioned:

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Episode 65: Doing Things That Don’t Scale – with John Lee Dumas

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: The Power of Not Scaling! There’s a lot of focus right now on business growth, diversifying your revenue streams, developing multiple services, programs, and courses, and a lot of other things that sound great in theory, but are not always the best move for your … Continue reading “Episode 65: Doing Things That Don’t Scale – with John Lee Dumas”

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The Power of Not Scaling!

There’s a lot of focus right now on business growth, diversifying your revenue streams, developing multiple services, programs, and courses, and a lot of other things that sound great in theory, but are not always the best move for your business.

I’m a firm believer in doing one thing so well that you become the go-to expert in your niche for that thing. Once you’ve mastered that one thing, then should you start to consider branching out.

Figure out your signature offer and then take the time to master it.

In This Episode:

Today John Lee Dumas and I are taking about the importance of doing things that don’t scale.

John Lee Dumas is the poster child for mastering one thing. After having conducted over 2,000 interviews for his podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire, and creating a wildly successful podcast launch program, he’s the go-to podcasting expert.

In fact, this very podcast would’ve have launched if it weren’t for a conversation he and I had during an event in San Diego.

Now, John Lee Dumas is at the point where he can focus more on passion projects thanks to the success he’s seen from sticking to one thing for several years.

[Tweet “Figure out your signature offer and then take the time to master it.“]

Why You Can Expect:

In this episode, John Lee Dumas and I talk about:

The importance of mastering one thing before doing anything else
The various passion projects John Lee Dumas has been able to work on in recent years
Why he decided to change the format of his podcast after 2,000 episodes
Why losing isn’t a bad thing and how he hopes to help people find their one big win

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Resources Mentioned:

SweetLife Entrepreneur Quiz

Connect with Me on Instagram

Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast

Memoir Podcast

Podcasters’ Paradise

The Freedom Journal

The Mastery Journal

How to Finally Win: Create Your Dream Life One Step at a Time

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Episode 58: How To Build A Life-First Business

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Are You Truly Creating A Life-First Business? There are a lot of misconceptions about what a lifestyle entrepreneur is. We don’t all want to drive our convertible Ferrari’s to the airport where a private jet is waiting to whisk off us to our own private … Continue reading “Episode 58: How To Build A Life-First Business”

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Are You Truly Creating A Life-First Business?

There are a lot of misconceptions about what a lifestyle entrepreneur is.

We don’t all want to drive our convertible Ferrari’s to the airport where a private jet is waiting to whisk off us to our own private island.

I mean, don’t get me wrong, I certainly complain if that were to actually happen, but that’s not even close to the reason I created my life-first business and I’m guessing you agree.

Your business is about your dreams. It’s up to you to figure out what those dreams really are and then design your business around them.

In This Episode:

It’s a pretty safe bet the vast majority of entrepreneurs prefer to have a business that allows them to spend time with their families, live their passions, and fulfill their purpose.

If the same is true for you, it’s never too early to begin designing your business around those things.

That’s why I’m discussing some things you’ll need to think about during that design process.

[Tweet “Your business is about your dreams.”]

Why You Can Expect:

In this episode, I provide four strategies that will help you build a life-first business that truly meets your needs.

Want to find out if you’re a “thinker” or a “doer” and see how you compare to other entrepreneurs? Take the quiz!

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Resources Mentioned:

Thomas Oppong’s Article: The Overthinker’s Guide to Taking Action

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Episode 56: 4 Tips to Bootstrap Your Online Business

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Are You Bootstrapping Your New Business? When it comes to starting a new business, you don’t always have a ton of money to pour into every step of the process. That’s where the strategies in this episode come into play. In Today’s Episode: While every … Continue reading “Episode 56: 4 Tips to Bootstrap Your Online Business”

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Are You Bootstrapping Your New Business?

When it comes to starting a new business, you don’t always have a ton of money to pour into every step of the process.

That’s where the strategies in this episode come into play.

In Today’s Episode:

While every entrepreneur, no matter how far along in their business they are, can use the strategies in this episode, they will be particularly valuable for those in Phases 1 and 2 of my SweetLife Entrepreneur System.

If you’re still working a full-time job and you’re starting a business that will fit your ideal lifestyle, or if you’re in a season of change in your life and you’re wanting a business that will allow for that change, this episode is for you.

[Tweet “When it comes to starting a new business, you don’t always have a ton of money to pour into every step of the process.“]

Why You Should Tune In:

In this episode, I break down four strategies for growing your new business using sweat-equity instead of money.

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Resources Mentioned:

SweetLife Entrepreneur Podcast | Episode 00: Lifestyle Entrepreneur Manifesto

HARO: Help a Reporter Out

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Episode 51: Entrepreneur Commitment Week

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Are You Ready To Take Action In 2018 That Will Finally Yield Real Results For Your Business? It’s that time of year when people feel compelled to make resolutions even if they know they’re not going to stick to them. Empty resolutions are just … Continue reading “Episode 51: Entrepreneur Commitment Week”

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Are You Ready To Take Action In 2018 That Will Finally Yield Real Results For Your Business?

It’s that time of year when people feel compelled to make resolutions even if they know they’re not going to stick to them. Empty resolutions are just a distraction and will keep you from making real progress with your business.

In today’s episode:

Instead of giving in to this behavior, I want to encourage you to set goals with some substance behind them so you’ll not only have the satisfaction of achieving them, but you also have a better business and life.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting my Commitment Week challenge for the third year in a row.

[Tweet “Empty resolutions are just a distraction and will keep you from making real progress in your business.”]

What Can You Expect?

I break down the four core areas we’ll be focusing on during Commitment Week 2018 and in each of the next four episodes of the podcast.

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Resources Mentioned:

SweetLife Launch: 3 Month Business Mentorship

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Episode 47: 12 Month Marketing Plan Made Easy

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Do You Already Have All Your Marketing Planned For 2017? I actually suggest you have this task completed in October but, just in case, we’re diving into creating your 2018 marketing plan in today’s episode. Why You Should Tune In? If you manage all the … Continue reading “Episode 47: 12 Month Marketing Plan Made Easy”

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Do You Already Have All Your Marketing Planned For 2017?

I actually suggest you have this task completed in October but, just in case, we’re diving into creating your 2018 marketing plan in today’s episode.

Why You Should Tune In?

If you manage all the marketing for your business, feel overwhelmed by everything your supposed to be doing on social media, end up with fragmented content that doesn’t provide a clear message, or you have no clue what your 2018 ad budget should be … this episode is for you.

When things aren’t planned out ahead of time, they’re done haphazardly.

Don’t do business haphazardly.

Having a clear marketing plan for 2018 will help eliminate the confusion and stress of know what to promote, when, where, and why.

[Tweet “Don’t do business haphazardly.”]

What Can You Expect?

In this episode, I discuss the free in-depth video training and marketing plan template I’ve created for you and explain the three things you should know before you sit down to create your 12 month marketing plan.

Are you ready to put together your 12 month marketing plan for 2018? Click below to get started:

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Resources Mentioned:

SweetLife Launch: 3 Month Business Mentorship

How Much Should Small Businesses Spend on Digital Marketing in 2017?

Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth by Gabriel Weinberg

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Episode 44: What You Should Know Now – To Kick Ass in Your Business Next Year

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Are You Where You Thought You Would Be At This Point In 2017? Did you accomplish all the professional goals you set for yourself this year? Are you proud of the work you’ve done and the results it yielded? If not, a large of the … Continue reading “Episode 44: What You Should Know Now – To Kick Ass in Your Business Next Year”

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Are You Where You Thought You Would Be At This Point In 2017?

Did you accomplish all the professional goals you set for yourself this year? Are you proud of the work you’ve done and the results it yielded? If not, a large of the reason is probably that you didn’t have a clear plan in place before 2017 even began.

Luckily for you, I’m here to help make sure that doesn’t happen for 2018.

Why You Should Tune In?

When you don’t have a clear plan in place for a new year, you don’t know what to work on or when to work on it in order to accomplish your larger goals for the year.

You need to treat your micro business like a corporation.

Don’t just try a hundred different things and hope one of them sticks. Instead, go into 2018 knowing exactly what products or services you’ll be launching throughout the year.

[Tweet “You need to treat your micro business like a corporation.“]

What Can You Expect?

In this episode, I’m discussing the three key things you need to know right now in order to plan and conquer 2018 so you can feel proud of all you’ve accomplished when you reflect back one year from now.

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Resources Mentioned:

Schedule your 2018 Planning Session with April Beach

SweetLife Entrepreneur Facebook Community

SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment

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Episode 41: Find Your Voice of Influence – with Andrea Wenburg

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Do You Have a Clear Understanding of Your Voice of Influence? My guest this week is someone that I absolutely adore! I’ve known Andrea Wenburg for a little while and I’m even working with her in a professional capacity so I can have a … Continue reading “Episode 41: Find Your Voice of Influence – with Andrea Wenburg”

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Do You Have a Clear Understanding of Your Voice of Influence?

My guest this week is someone that I absolutely adore! I’ve known Andrea Wenburg for a little while and I’m even working with her in a professional capacity so I can have a better understanding of my voice of influence and how I can use that to stand out in a crowded niche.

Why You Should Tune In?

In today’s online marketplace, there are amazing new businesses, coaches, and consultants popping up all the time. Almost every niche these days is saturated and, unless you have a way to make yourself stand out among the crowd, your business might not be around for long.

Having a clear understanding of who are, what you have to say, and how you’re going to say it will stop you from being generic and forgettable.

If you’re failing to stand out in your niche, have a generic message, or are just not quite at the level of income you expected to be at by this point in your entrepreneurial journey … make sure you really listen to what Andrea has to say in this powerful interview.

[Tweet “Having a clear understanding of who are, what you have to say, and how you’re going to say it will stop you from being generic and forgettable.”]

What Can You Expect?

In this episode, you learn how having a clear understanding of your voice of influence will help improve your bottom line, how to turn your burdens into your passion and then into a business, and you’ll hear about the incredible new opportunity for how you can learn from Andrea herself.

Don’t Forget: Andrea’s Voice of Influence Academy will be opening for enrollment for a very limited time starting on October, 25th. Click here to learn more.

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Resources Mentioned:

Andrea’s Website and Podcast

Voice of Influence Podcast on iTunes

Andrea’s Book: Unfrozen: Stop Holding Back and Release the Real You

SweetLife Entrepreneur Podcast | Episode 00: Lifestyle Entrepreneur Manifesto

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Episode 40: Why Being a Loser Is So Good [the value that losing provides]

Take a free Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: You’re going to fail at some point. Do you want to know why that’s actually a good thing? We would all love to believe that our business will be a success from day one. But the reality is… that’s just not the case. You will … Continue reading “Episode 40: Why Being a Loser Is So Good [the value that losing provides]”

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You’re going to fail at some point.

Do you want to know why that’s actually a good thing?

We would all love to believe that our business will be a success from day one. But the reality is… that’s just not the case.

You will have failures in your business, multiple times.

The good news?

Repetitive losses in your business don’t make you a loser. They make you an expert.

[Tweet “Repetitive losses in your business don’t make you a loser. They make you an expert.”]

Why you should tune into this episode –

If your business or launch isn’t going exactly the way you’d hoped-

Or if you’re one of the delusional people who believe your business will be immediately successful-

You can’t miss this episode!

Losing helps you build better teams, execute your strategies more effectively, have better communication skills, increase your drive to succeed, and appreciate the wins.

When you tune in you can expect –

To learn the Four Values which losing provides, and how losing makes you better, stronger, and more strategic.

Resources Mentioned:

The Start-Up J Curve: The Six Steps to Entrepreneurial Success

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Episode 38: Business, Boobs & Bravery – With Handful

Take a free SweetLife Entrepreneur Self Assessment Listen to the Podcast Here: Want To Scale Your Online Business In The Fastest Way Possible? I can’t fully explain how much joy it brings me to share this episode with you. Jennifer Ferguson and Cary Goldberg, of the amazing company Handful, are here to talk about the emotional … Continue reading “Episode 38: Business, Boobs & Bravery – With Handful”

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Want To Scale Your Online Business In The Fastest Way Possible?

I can’t fully explain how much joy it brings me to share this episode with you.

Jennifer Ferguson and Cary Goldberg, of the amazing company Handful, are here to talk about the emotional ups and downs of building a business and working directly with breast cancer fighters and survivors.

They’re ladies are committed to helping women, especially those who’ve experienced breast cancer, feel comfortable, confident, beautiful, and happy.

Why You Should Tune In?

The Handful story is a perfect example of how unpredictable, stressful, and fulfilling starting a business can be.

It’s also the perfect example of how to do more than just make a profit.

It’s no secret that I firmly believe in building your business around your ideal lifestyle and Jennifer and Cary are living that belief while making the lives of those touched by breast cancer a little easier and more enjoyable.

Handful Recording — Jennifer and Cary’s crazy wonderful recording set-up for our interview.

[Tweet The Handful story is a perfect example of how unpredictable, stressful, and fulfilling starting a business can be.]

What Can You Expect?

In this emotionally charged and powerful episode, you learn about the process of launching a business, the side steps all entrepreneurs must be willing to take to reach your goals, why it’s so important to have a purpose and vision behind what you’re doing, and the true power of building relationships.

Don’t Forget: Enter “sweetlife” during checkout to receive a 20% discount during the entire month of October!

Also, breast cancer survivors can receive a 30% discount for life on bras with their Breast Friends Forever program.

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Resources Mentioned:

Handful’s Website

Handful’s Breast Friends Forever Program

Cary’s Portrait for The SCAR Project

#FUcancer

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