Podcasts by The Self-Employed Life

580: Talking Stick- How To Be in a New World from 2020-04-20T06:00

What could be better than sitting down with a fellow Warrior who is exceptionally grounded in wisdom w...

579: Rhonda Scharf- Turning Tech Fear into Opportunity from 2020-04-15T06:00

The advancement of technology and AI can be a touchy subject for some. However, I lo...

578: Talking Stick- A Fair Chance from 2020-04-13T06:00

Could there be a less obvious opportunity for you in this crisis? An opportunity to stand out, show up...

577: David Priemer - Sell the Way You Buy from 2020-04-08T06:00

The greatest gift we’ve been given during this pandemic is the gift of time. Why not...

576: Talking Stick- The Crisis Paradox from 2020-04-06T06:00

It's natural in a time of crisis for your emotions and mindsets to be all over the place. Ranging from...

575: Melanie Deziel - How to Generate Unlimited Content from 2020-04-01T06:00

I’ll admit, as someone who is constantly creating content, I’m often overwhelmed by ...

574: Talking Stick- The After Effect from 2020-03-30T06:00

In this episode, I challenge you to think about the after effect of the global pandemic. It WILL have ...

573: Ken Foster - Find the Courage to Change Everything from 2020-03-25T06:00

It's fair to say, times are pretty scary right now. Now, I believe that we can and w...

572: Talking Stick- Constraints Inspire Creativity from 2020-03-23T06:00

What's possible? We are all living under constraints of some kind during this global pandemic. Entire ...

571: Tracy McCubbin- Empower Yourself by Living Clutter Free from 2020-03-18T06:00

As we move deeper into this stressful time of waiting out the coronavirus, many of u...

570: Talking Stick- How To Thrive in Uncertain Times from 2020-03-16T06:00

The global coronavirus pandemic has almost everyone nervous. Maybe even more so those of us in our Cre...

569: Kelly Smith and Derrin Hawkins- Zappos and The Power of Wow from 2020-03-11T06:00

Every once in a while a company comes around that raises the standard ...

568: Talking Stick- Pricing That Attracts Ideal Customers from 2020-03-09T06:00

Business owners often fear that price and what they charge for their services and products is going to...

567: Rich Brooks- How Virtual Business Translates Into the Real World from 2020-03-04T07:00

For some of us, online transactions are nerve-wracking. For others, live events are where the anxiety lies. Many businesses do perfectly well existing in one spac...

566: Kathryn Haydon- Non-Obvious Ways to Spark Creativity from 2020-02-26T07:00

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you're not creative because you’re not i...

565: Talking Stick- A Different Perspective from 2020-02-24T07:00

Common business advice is to work ON your business more than IN it. Great advice for making sure you don't get caught up in daily tasks. However, better advice is to work OUTSIDE your business m...

564: Grant Baldwin- Five Steps to Becoming a Successful Speaker from 2020-02-19T07:00

I hesitated to discuss the journey to becoming a speaker because it is such a specific subject and, frankly, there’s a lot of content out there on it. However, th...

563: Talking Stick- Clarity is a Process from 2020-02-17T07:00

The process of gaining clarity seems like a never-ending process. But an essential one. We need to con...

562: Andrew Gaffney- Unpacking the B2B Mindset from 2020-02-12T07:00

We often think of B2B as the opposite of B2C; where B2C is about serving people, B2B...

561: Talking Stick- How You Make Them Feel from 2020-02-10T07:00

As the famous quote by Maya Angelou states, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what...

560: Donald Rattner - How to Design Your Creative Space from 2020-02-05T07:00

Some of you might know that I moved down to Miami from New York City in order to com...

559: Talking Stick- Your Work Environment from 2020-02-03T07:00

There are two episodes coming up where I speak to experts about setting up your work environment to in...

558: Richard Buchanan- Wild Thoughts to Grow Your Business from 2020-01-29T07:00

I love discovering new ways of thinking, especially if it means finding creative way...

557: Talking Stick- Creating an Environment for Change from 2020-01-27T07:00

There are many unique challenges to being an entrepreneur. The fact that there's a fine line, or no line, between ourselves and our busin...

556: Amanda Slavin- The Seven Levels of Engagement from 2020-01-22T07:00

Has social media ruined the meaning of engagement? Actually, social media is just th...

555: Talking Stick- Engagement is Next Level from 2020-01-20T07:00

Social media has diluted what engagement means. In the real world, engagement means creating real rela...

554: Jeff Fromm - Turn Your Purpose into a Competitive Advantage from 2020-01-15T07:00

Most entrepreneurs understand how important it is to have a clear purpose. Unfortuna...

553: Talking Stick- Paying Attention Can Save Your Business from 2020-01-13T07:00

The world around us and our customers are changing all the time. Paying close attention to these chang...

552: David Meerman Scott - Connect With Your Fanocracy from 2020-01-08T07:00

Most of us have something that we’re really into. Maybe it’s a band, a sports team, ...

551: Talking Stick- When Your World Gets Rocked from 2020-01-06T07:00

In big ways and in little ways, our worlds often get rocked. Especially as Creative Warriors. It can be something like l...

550: Shirzad Chamine- Increase Your Positivity in the New Year from 2020-01-01T07:00

We’re going to change things up on Creative Warriors. This week I’m thrilled to welc...

549: Santa Clause and Cecilia Otto - A Special Christmas Episode from 2019-12-25T07:00

I always love it when an episode lands on Christmas Day! It's yet another time when I get to reflect and be ...

548: Anthony Kennada - Understanding Category Creation from 2019-12-18T07:00

I’ll admit that the idea of creating a brand new category is intimidating. Not many ...

547: Talking Stick- Hourly Value of Your Business from 2019-12-16T07:00

In this episode, I offer you a tool to evaluate the true hourly value of your business. I call it the ...

546: Charlie Gilkey- How To Go From Idea to Done from 2019-12-11T07:00

I consider myself a productive person. I have hard systems, apps, and even color-cod...

545: Talking Stick- Ready For a Big Leap? from 2019-12-09T07:00

2020 is a leap year on the calendar but it can also be YOUR leap year. The year you make a big leap fo...

544: William Arruda - Personal Branding in the Virtual Age from 2019-12-04T07:00

The world is moving deeper into the digital world and at an alarmingly fast pace. As...

543: Talking Stick- Goal Setting Mindsets from 2019-12-02T07:00

The thing about goal setting is you can set all the goals you want, make all the plans and create the ...

542: Joseph Michelli- Lessons Learned from Airbnb from 2019-11-27T07:00

As entrepreneurs, we can always learn from studying companies that really understand...

541: Jon Warner – The Winning Start-up Formula from 2019-11-20T07:00

Often when launching a new company or business, we are looking for a map that will g...

540: Talking Stick- Most Common Advice from 2019-11-18T07:00

There's one bit of advice I find myself saying to branding and coaching clients all the time, No, I'm ...

539: Laurie Guest – Making Small Decisions for Big Results from 2019-11-13T07:00

When people think about making changes in their business, they often think about massive life-altering changes. What if the changes we need to make are small detail-oriented changes? Subtle impr...

538: Talking Stick- Suggested Books from 2019-11-11T07:00

I'm asked all the time what books I suggest. Reading two books a week to keep up with interviews for Creative Warriors, over 5+ years you can imagine how many books I've read. These are the best...

537: David Horsager – The Strategy of Trust from 2019-11-06T07:00

As Creative Warriors, we’re always looking for ways to expand our business and build new relationships. We often look for things outside of ourselves that will help us gain a strategic advantage...

536: Talking Stick- Your Theme for 2020 from 2019-11-04T07:00

In what has become an end-of-the-year annual tradition on Creative Warriors, in this episode I share ideas about setting your theme for next year. Why it's important, how to go about discovering...

535: Ethan Beute- Rehumanize Your Business with Video from 2019-10-30T06:00

I am continuously looking for new authentic ways to connect with people. Personal connections have been essential for me when looking to create new business relationships. It's a vital part of m...

534: John Jantsch- Blending Business with Mindfulness from 2019-10-23T06:00

In business, we're often taught to achieve at all costs. But what if there’s a better way to approach entrepreneurialism that still leads to success and achievement. A way to bring more peace, c...

533: Talking Stick- Empathy Intelligence from 2019-10-21T06:00

After observing a number of situations recently where leaders seem to have a lack of understanding of those they lead, it got me wondering about measurable empathy intelligence. We have tests, a...

532: Kate O’Neill- Merging Humanity and Technology from 2019-10-16T06:00

Sometimes I have concerns about technology and the impact it is having on society. Whether positive or negative, it has become an integral part of our lives, both professionally and personally. ...

531: Talking Stick- Seeing is Better Than Serving from 2019-10-14T06:00

We all strive to provide the best customer service possible. But what if good or even exceptional customer service isn't enough? Excellent customer service is too easy to replicate so it's still...

530: John Livesay- Best Selling Through Storytelling from 2019-10-09T16:45:32

If you want to attract business you must have a story that is interesting. Business owners often miss out on opportunities or cannot close a deal because they didn't make a lasting impression. M...

529: Talking Stick- Aspirational Marketing from 2019-10-07T06:00

Could it be that we're becoming more positive? That marketing pain and negativity is no longer what people need to see before they seek a solution? It seems so! Or at least negativity is not all...

528: Brad Deutser – Finding Clarity from 2019-10-02T06:00

A lack of clarity can severely hinder the life of a creative professional. You can have a bunch of daily tasks and plenty of work to do, but without clarity, you don't have a clear idea of why y...

527: Talking Stick- Three Months To Change Your Life from 2019-09-30T06:00

There are three months left to 2019. So I'm challenging you with a series of things you can do for the remaining three months to change your life. Three daily practices for three months. Three t...

526: Jessica Abel- Find Your Creative Focus from 2019-09-25T06:00

Procrastination gets in the way of creative professionals in different ways. We can have too many projects that we’re working on, jobs that don’t feed our bigger goals, and even too many tabs op...

525: David Hauser- Optimize Your Life from 2019-09-18T06:00

I used to eat out for almost every meal. I rarely cooked, and my body, skin and bank account were suffering. But then, I changed my eating habits because I wanted to look good. As I got older, m...

524: Talking Stick- The Unique Experience of Transition from 2019-09-16T06:00

Whether you are transitioning from a corporate job to another field or to becoming an entrepreneur and going out on your own, it's a unique experience. Or perhaps you've been an entrepreneur all...

523: William Ammerman- Technology: Fear or Future? from 2019-09-11T06:00

There are aspects of modern technology and AI that could make us fearful. Companies and governments are using our data to influence us commercially and politically. Even scarier, we often aren’t...

522: Talking Stick- Customer Behavior Gap Part 2 from 2019-09-09T06:00

A continuation of last week's Talking Stick episode, this week we get more specific on three ways customer's behavior using technology has changed and how we need to adapt. In summary, they want...

521: Sunny Bonnell- Unleash Your Rare Breed from 2019-09-04T06:00

The Creative Warrior community is made up of misfits; we’re people who think differently than our peers and often feel like outsiders looking in. It’s common to w...

520: Talking Stick- Customer Behavior Gap Part 1 from 2019-09-02T06:00

One of the biggest challenges businesses face today is keeping up with changes in customer behavior. Never is this truer than the gap that is created between how customers are behaving on techno...

519: Sashka Hanna-Rappl - Being Soul’d Out from 2019-08-28T06:00

Figuring out your life’s purpose can feel like a daunting endeavor. It’s such a big question, and we often confuse purpose with career.  We can get lost in our thoughts when we try to answer the...

518: Talking Stick- Your Diversity Opens Your World from 2019-08-26T06:00

A fun week of travel and several unplanned visits leads me to understand a valuable lesson about having a diverse business model. My hope is that you will be empowered to be true to yourself to ...

517: Carlos Hidalgo- Redefining the Hustle Culture from 2019-08-21T06:00

We live in a “hustle culture” that praises getting little sleep, sacrificing everything, and working nonstop. If you watch Shark Tank, you’re familiar with their advice to work 90 hours a week i...

516: Heather Burgett - How To Be A PR Star from 2019-08-14T06:00

Many people think PR is either going to get you on the Today Show, or get you in magazines which hardly exist anymore. It feels like a mystery that couldn’t possibly work for them. As a result, ...

515: Kenneth Aldrich - Create an Entrepreneurial Mind from 2019-08-07T06:00

So much of our success depends on what’s going on inside and how we react to the challenges along the way. If you don’t work on your mindset, you’ll end up giving up when facing adversity. You m...

514: Talking Stick- How To Level Up from 2019-08-05T06:00

You know the common term to level up your business? In this episode, I lay out the 4 levels of business development from zero to $1 million to everything in between. It's only important that you...

513: Chip Conley- Making of a Modern Elder from 2019-07-31T06:00

We often think of wisdom as flowing downhill, but that’s not the case. Young workers and more seasoned employees have so much to offer each other, especially with the fast-paced changes in techn...

512: Talking Stick- Are you fitting life into work or work into life? from 2019-07-29T06:00

The whole idea of work/life balance is a misnomer. Or is it even work/life balance that you strive for? Perhaps it's more of a relationship between money and lifestyle. As you'll hear in this ep...

511: Dov Gordon - The Essence of Sales from 2019-07-24T06:00

There is no known answer to anything. We often look to “experts” to show us the way when we’re feeling insecure. But this can cause us to lose our intuition in th...

510: Talking Stick- Failure Sucks from 2019-07-22T06:00

Why has failure been glamourized? As if it's some badge of honor, a rite of passage or something we need to go through as Warriors. It's not. It's all in how you look at it. I share how I look a...

509: Susan Steinbrecher - Meaningful Alignment of Emotional Intelligence from 2019-07-17T06:00

I’ve grown to have an aversion to the term “likemindedness.” If you only hang out with people who share your views, you’ll never be challenged. The bigger challenge is being around peop...

508: Talking Stick- Thresholds and Transitions from 2019-07-15T06:00

The power of a single word. The power to change your perspective. My hope is that thinking in terms of thresholds as you go through changes in life, particularly in midlife, will help you embrac...

507: Chris Griffiths - A Systematic Process to Creativity from 2019-07-10T06:00

As most of you know, I’m a true systems guy. But not many people think of creativity as something that can have a system. Most assume that it’s something that “hits” you out of nowhere instead o...

506: Talking Stick- Your Inner Lingo from 2019-07-08T06:00

My book, LINGO is a branding and marketing strategy. But this episode is about your inner lingo. Meaning, I believe it's incredibly important to pay attention to the energy behind what ...

505: Elena Anguita - Create Miracles by Spreading Thanks from 2019-07-03T06:00

Gratitude is a personal practice that takes place internally. It can retrain your brain away from negativity and make you more aware of the good around you. So how can we take gratitude and give...

504: Talking Stick- Excellence vs. Perfection from 2019-07-01T06:00

We often wear perfection like a badge of honor. But is it really? Or is it a negative fuel source cloaked in a great outcome? This conversation with a friend over Sunday brunch may give you a di...

503: Norm Laviolette - Business Lessons from Improv from 2019-06-26T06:00

I suck at improv. I’ve dabbled in it here and there, but I love it because it challenges me in all the ways I need to grow. I’ve been known to “prescribe” improv to clients, but they often don’t...

502: Todd Caponi- The Transparency Sale: Unexpected Honesty from 2019-06-19T06:00

Being vulnerable is difficult for everyone, but it can be especially hard for businesses to embrace. They often think that vulnerability will take away their power. They’re convinced that being ...

501: Talking Stick- Acceptance and Acknowledgment from 2019-06-17T06:00

Inspired by a week of events and conversations, I talk about acceptance within ourselves and from others. Similar to my TEDx Talk where I suggest that when we allow ourselves to see what others ...

500th Episode Celebration - Behind the Scenes from 2019-06-12T06:00

Welcome to the 500th Episode of Creative Warriors! In just under five years, we have over a million downloads and 500 episodes. I was planning on getting a “big name” or celebrity to celebrate t...

499: Talking Stick- What Do You Own? from 2019-06-10T06:00

This question, "What do you own?", is both practical and philosophical. I cover multiples sides of the importance of ownership from why it's important for your business to knowing how what you o...

498: Joshua Spodek - Initiative and Passion from 2019-06-05T06:00

A lot of us Creative Warriors have lots of passion but no initiative. We have a dream and a talent, but we often don’t know where to put our energy. We can’t tell the difference between passing ...

497: Talking Stick- Entrepreneur Ecosystem from 2019-06-03T06:00

After last week's Talking Stick episode when I suggested that the reason Warriors experience so many ups and downs is that parts of their entrepreneur ecosystem are not functioning well, I recei...

496: Michelle Mazur - Find Your Three Word Rebellion from 2019-05-29T06:00

Do you show up “salesy” or committed? If you’re passionate, you can be direct and demanding without coming off as a pushy salesman. Get people on your team by having a clear message that is both...

495: Talking Stick- The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship from 2019-05-27T06:00

Are the ups and downs of entrepreneurship inevitable? The nature of the beast? Or do we cause it? It's a little bit of both but I believe the biggest culprit is that specialization has caused fr...

494: Matthew Neill Davis - The Art of Preventing Stupid from 2019-05-22T06:00

You never need insurance until it’s a bad time. Do you really want to make a stressful scenario worse? Probably not. If you can understand that you’re going to need to be in the best st...

493: Talking Stick- Setting The Environment from 2019-05-20T16:14:51

If systems and structure seem rigid or you feel might inhibit your creativity, here's a different way to look at systems. Find out how setting the environment for what you want can make miracles...

492: John David Mann - You’re Richer Than You Think from 2019-05-15T06:00

It’s very hard to imagine retirement- it can feel like a far-off dream. It’s difficult to save for something that you can’t even imagine. Because of this, a lot of us avoid thinking or talking a...

491: Chris Dyer- Culture is Your Vision and Values from 2019-05-08T06:00

Often, as creative professionals, we don’t put much thought into the idea of company culture. But even when your team is working remotely, you can build a successful culture. It all begins with ...

490: Talking Stick- Creators as Connectors from 2019-05-06T06:00

Have you ever considered the role you play as a connector? In other words, you create something for someone so that they can reach the audience or people they want to reach. When you think about...

489: Jane Pollak - Too Much of Not Enough from 2019-05-01T06:00

I’ve never had a guest on to talk about a memoir, but I thought Jane Pollak’s journey would be beneficial for the Creative Warrior community. Jane was a successful artist decorating eggs bought ...

488: Talking Stick- The Courageous Warrior from 2019-04-29T06:00

Being a warrior is courage on steroids. It takes so much courage to put ourselves out there, to risk failure as well as the risk of the burden of responsibilities of success. Courage has been on...

487: Jennifer Allwood- Creating a Scaleable Creative Business from 2019-04-24T06:00

Making your creative business profitable is a constant struggle for artists. Because our services are often something we’ve done for free, we feel guilty charging a lot of money.  We get stuck i...

486: Talking Stick- Trifecta of Success from 2019-04-22T06:00

Ever have that feeling that you're working really hard but hardly getting ahead? You know....running on a hamster wheel? It's likely because you're applying a lot of effort and strategy but gett...

485: Raana Zia - Create Your Desired Life from 2019-04-17T06:00

A lot of times we set intentions, but we don’t get the results we want. This is because we are out of alignment. We have a vision, but we don’t actually believe our goals could come true. Manife...

484: Heather Hansen - Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself from 2019-04-10T06:00

When I had back surgery, my doctor told me everything that would happen except for one thing: there would be machines on my legs pumping my blood. I woke up and immediately thought I was paralyz...

483: Talking Stick- Think Like a Leader from 2019-04-08T06:00

Entrepreneurs don't often think of themselves as leaders. Thinking like a leader will help you think bigger and step into creating the impact you want on your community and in the world. When yo...

482: Laura Gassner Otting - Live Limitless from 2019-04-03T06:00

Balance is impossible to find. There are always challenges and unexpected responsibilities that throw off this fictional ideal. There is no perfect ratio of work life and home life that will mag...

481: Talking Stick- Diverse Marketing for Different Personalities from 2019-04-01T06:00

Within many languages, there are accents. Similarly, when you speak the lingo of your ideal customers, there are different personalities. So while you want to attract and appeal to the narrow au...

480: Jennifer Iannolo - Self-Directed Empowerment from 2019-03-27T06:00

So often we disempower ourselves because we look through a lens of excuses. When our businesses aren’t doing well, we’ll say, “The economy is bad” or “Email marketing is dead” instead of looking...

479: Arthur Joseph - Voice is Power from 2019-03-20T06:00

I talk all day long. Speaking is my profession, so I take care of my instrument by steaming my throat every morning and doing vocal warm-ups. It’s no different than the drills I would practice i...

478: Talking Stick- Frictionless Customers from 2019-03-18T06:00

There are many business models based on a frictionless experience for the customer--rideshare apps, food delivery, etc. In this episode, I reverse the thinking. How about as businesses we concen...

477: Steven Griffith - The Time Cleanse from 2019-03-13T06:00

People often say to me, “I don’t have enough time.” This is a scarcity mindset. If you don’t have enough time, what else do you not have enough of? You actually do have enough time, you...

476: Talking Stick- Your Values, Your Time from 2019-03-11T06:00

Are you allocating your time towards what you say you value? This episode will prepare you for the next episode with Steven Griffith who offers strategies to do a time cleanse. By doing a time c...

475: Ian Altman- A New Selling Mindset from 2019-03-06T07:00

We spend too much time trying to “sell” to people who are not a good fit for our business. How many business cards for people who will never use your service do you need? The answer is zero. We ...

474: Talking Stick- Conversations Create Movement from 2019-03-04T07:00

I'm fortunate to have many conversations in a single day with a diverse group of people in person and online. I'm always looking for connections between conversations as an indicator of what the...

473: Nadia Finer - Embrace What Makes You Different from 2019-02-27T07:00

As small businesses owners, we can often put ourselves down. We say, “Oh, it’s just this little thing I do.” Often it’s the mom or dad who is running a business but also shuffling kids around or...

472: Talking Stick- You Can't Afford Not To from 2019-02-25T07:00

My good friend, Melissa Smith happened to be visiting me in Miami so in this episode, we chat about resistance to getting help and the different types of support you need for your business. Meli...

471: Douglas Vermeeren - How Successful People Think Differently from 2019-02-20T07:00

It’s hard to talk negatively about positive thinking. But positive thinking means you’re actually attached to the negative. If you think there was a reason for suffering it will cause you to sta...

470: Talking Stick- Drive, Impatience and the Mid-Life Entrepreneur from 2019-02-18T07:00

There are so many of us driven to do big things in the second-half of our lives. Feeling driven with a strong passion combined with impatience can be frustrating. What I've realized along my per...

469: Holly Hatam - Make Money Doing What You Love from 2019-02-13T07:00

Artists are so often plagued by feelings of self-doubt. We’re afraid to go after what we really want because we wonder if we’re competitive enough to create a sustainable life. We’ll talk oursel...

468: Talking Stick- Stop Trying So Hard from 2019-02-11T07:00

We Warriors are wired to work hard. Say that 10 times fast!:) That's true in business and often in life. I wonder, though, if it's how we should be showing up in the world. I wonder if the world...

467: LuAnn Nigara - A Well-Designed Business from 2019-02-06T07:00

A lot of creatives think we are doomed to a life without systems because that’s not our natural inclination. Our business is “us,” which makes it difficult to scale. I know that I personally hav...

466: Talking Stick- How To Structure Your Year To Meet Your Goals from 2019-02-04T07:00

A month into the new year, how are your goals going? In this episode, I share a new way to set goals and structure your year. A way that, I believe, accomplishes the balance between setting your...

465: Scott Beebe - Business On Purpose from 2019-01-30T07:00

So often we get bogged down doing the daily tasks of our business. We’re spending time doing the marketing, the accounting, the receivables, and on and on. We can barely get our head above water...

464: Talking Stick- What Got Us Here Won't Get Us Where We Want To Go from 2019-01-28T07:00

Some new thoughts on the classic phrase, "What got us here won't get us where we want to go." Perhaps it has more to do with old ways of thinking that are holding us back rather than adopting ne...

463: Steve Woodruff - Clarity to Get Heard and Get Referred from 2019-01-23T07:00

It’s hard to come up with a good answer to the question “What do you do?” We want to respond with something that is memorable, that incites conversation, and that can lead to a referral. So how ...

462: Chris Westfall - Creative Spirit is the Foundation of Leadership from 2019-01-16T07:00

It’s time to redefine leadership. Often when we talk about leaders, we are talking about CEOs of companies, but here’s the truth: we are all leaders. It’s important that we, as Creative Warriors...

461: Talking Stick- Find a Positive Fuel Source from 2019-01-14T07:00

Those of us who strive to grow, develop and get better at what we do seem to often thrive on feedback, self-evaluation and constructive criticism. Does it have to be that way? Can't we find a po...

460: James Fell- Holy Sh!t Moments and How To Make Them Happen from 2019-01-09T07:00

We’re often taught that slow and steady wins the race. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is based on the idea that small, incremental changes are the best way to create life-lasting change. But what ...

459: Talking Stick- The Paradox of Goals and Expectations from 2019-01-07T07:00

It's that time of year when you're setting a lot of goals. But are you also setting yourself up for disappointment? How do you handle it when you don't meet your goals? Does the voice of expecta...

458: Alan Stein, Jr.- Raise Your Game in 2019 from 2019-01-02T07:00

I’m always the person who comes up from behind. I tend to take more time studying and can be pretty meticulous, but as the finish line approaches I sail ahead. Now, I embrace this trait- I know ...

457: Darren Virassammy - Focus on Your Strengths from 2018-12-26T07:00

It’s human nature to focus on what’s wrong. We’re often taught to achieve balance by strengthening our weaknesses. But what if we just need to be aware of our weaknesses and not necessa...

456: Talking Stick- Two Gifts to Bring Out The Best in You from 2018-12-24T07:00

As my gift to you, I offer you two exercises to bring out more in you than you can imagine for yourself. You'll have fun with these exercises and set yourself up to have an amazing 2019! Enjoy a...

455: Lisa Nirell- Mindful Marketing: Be Present and Profitable from 2018-12-19T07:00

So often, the words we use around marketing are overly aggressive. We say that we want to reach a “target audience,” we need to “penetrate” the market, or we need to “push” our product.  But wor...

454: Talking Stick- The Subtleties of an Abundant Mind from 2018-12-17T07:00

The idea of changing a scarcity mindset to an abundant mindset can seem like a daunting task. Sort of like a complete makeover when all we need is a haircut. This episode offers you ideas on how...

453: Mo Bunnell - Selling IS Helping from 2018-12-12T07:00

One thing I truly believe creatives struggle with is feeling like a sleazy salesman. We want to focus on our craft and become hesitant about the business development side of what we do. Most of ...

452: Talking Stick- Work OUTSIDE your business more than ON it from 2018-12-10T07:00

Common advice is to work ON your business more than IN your business. Great advice for keeping us from getting caught up in trivial tasks at the sacrifice of moving our businesses forward. Bette...

451: Viv and Tash - How Instagram Can Humanize Your Brand from 2018-12-05T07:00

Social media is a necessity for every business. What started out as a tool for personal expression is now an important way to gain brand recognition. As Facebook usership declines, Instagram is ...

450: Paresh Shah - How To Be a Lifter and Inspire Others from 2018-11-28T07:00

Many of us grew up thinking that if you work hard and you don’t give your boss any trouble, you’ll you have a nice future. There was a clear hierarchy, and you had to stay in your lane. But as t...

449: Talking Stick- Avoiding Seasonal Burnout from 2018-11-26T07:00

For many entrepreneurs and small businesses, the upcoming holiday season can be the busiest time of year. While hopefully, that's a good thing, it can also take its toll on your health and menta...

448: Jay Acunzo - Break the Wheel from 2018-11-21T07:00

One of the biggest challenges creatives face is the onslaught of advice. So many of us are running around chasing our tails because there is so much information available. Best practices can fee...

447: Talking Stick- In Your Comfort Zone from 2018-11-19T07:00

Why is it we are often encouraged to get out of our comfort zones but rarely encouraged to get IN our comfort zones? Well, that's what I'm encouraging you to do during this holiday season. Get I...

446: Ilise Benun - The Niche Debate from 2018-11-14T07:00

So many creative professionals get frustrated with the idea that they need to have a “niche.” We don’t like to feel like we’re being painted in a corner. It can feel paralyzing. We think to ours...

445: Talking Stick- Creating a Killer ABOUT Page from 2018-11-12T07:00

Not doubt, creating an About page is one of the hardest parts of a website. I share what the objective of your About page should be, what a visitor to your site should be saying in their head as...

444: Michael Bungay Stanier - Bring Out The Best in Others from 2018-11-07T07:00

So often, we rush into giving advice to others. We don’t see the people around us as creative and whole so we don’t believe they have the tools or knowledge to achieve their goals. In an effort ...

443: Talking Stick- Time to Think About Your Theme for 2019 from 2018-11-05T07:00

As has become an annual tradition here on Creative Warriors, it's time to think about your theme for 2019. Your theme is different than a goal, intention, or vision. Your theme is the intersecti...

442: Jessica Pettitt - Good Enough Now is the Starting Place from 2018-10-31T06:00

I’m as guilty as anyone for saying “good isn’t good enough.” Our society encourages people to be the best they can be; even capitalism is based on the idea that everything has to be exceptional....

441: Talking Stick- Acceptance from 2018-10-29T06:00

As a prelude to the next episode on Creative Warriors with Jessica Pettitt, I share my thoughts on acceptance and being good enough now. We can often get so critical of ourselves and down about ...

440: Robbie Samuels- Networking as a Marketing Strategy from 2018-10-24T06:00

So often we can feel sorry for ourselves because we’re not given the opportunities we think we deserve. We feel overlooked and unappreciated. When we take this attitude, we are avoiding taking r...

439: Talking Stick- Get Your Body Moving To Get Your Brain Grooving from 2018-10-22T06:00

For a lot of entrepreneurs, our businesses are much more technologically driven, forcing us to spend more time sitting in front of a computer. The negative effects of sitting are serious, includ...

438: Shep Hyken - The Convenience Revolution from 2018-10-17T06:00

Businesses need to pay close attention to how society is changing. Due to technology, things are moving at a faster rate than ever. Customers previously had to choose between convenience and les...

437: Talking Stick- Business in the Selfie Age from 2018-10-15T06:00

What if I said doing business in the selfie age is a good thing? Well, I think it is. But not in the way you might be thinking. Listen and learn how your customer's "selfishness" is an opportuni...

436: Blair Enns- Pricing For Creative Businesses from 2018-10-10T10:44:51

Pricing for creative services has always been a difficult topic. As creative entrepreneurs, we often feel embarrassed about charging a high amount for our work. We’ll set rate based on time spen...

435: Talking Stick- What Do You Want To Move Away From? from 2018-10-08T06:00

In the worlds of personal development, motivation, and positive thinking, were are usually encouraged to move forward. While that is likely the goal, maybe we have to first get frustrated enough...

434: Jay Baer - Discover The Power Of Talk Triggers from 2018-10-03T06:00

Entrepreneurs know the power of word of mouth, but not many of us put strategies in place to utilize it. We use the same, tired strategies of discount codes for r...

433: Chantelle Adams - Your Why Needs to Be Bigger Than Your Fear from 2018-09-26T06:00

Are there things you’ve always wanted to do, but you keep making excuses not to? Well, there’s only one thing holding you back. It’s a four letter word that start...

432: Talking Stick- 10,000 Miles With My Dead Father's Ashes from 2018-09-24T06:00

Usually on Talking Stick, we talk about business quests. Our guest today, David Galaudet, shares the story of a very different quest. A personal quest that led him on a 10,000 mile journey with ...

431: Daniel Pink - Scientific Secrets to Perfect Timing from 2018-09-19T06:00

Have you ever noticed that there are times you feel more productive during the day? Ever felt like there are certain hours when your brain just doesn’t work? Well...

430: Talking Stick- Wisdom from Whales and Dolphins from 2018-09-17T06:00

I absolutely love this conversation with Anne Gordon! Anne is founder of WhaleWatchingPanama.com. After years of whale watching tours, interactions with dolphins and guiding her guests to intera...

429: Melissa Agnes- Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World from 2018-09-12T06:00

In today’s world companies have to be transparent - whether they like it or not. If you try to hide things, consumers will find it and use any avenue they can to exploit it. Most recently you’ve...

428: Talking Stick- Finding Self-Love from 2018-09-10T06:00

What really is self-love? Is it different than self-worth? I think many of us, myself included, think we don't have an issue with self-love. Why then do we speak to ourselves, judging and critic...

427: Corey Poirier - Your Why Not is More Important Than Your Why from 2018-09-05T06:00

Being an entrepreneur - you always hear how important it is to know your “why". The truth is, you probably have several "whys". We all do, we all have more than one goal and a purpose behind it....

426: Talking Stick- Things Are As You See Them: The Power of Perception from 2018-09-03T06:00

I could go all Matrix on you and put your brain in a knot. But the truth is, things are as you see them because of how you perceive them to be. Is it a good day or bad day? Depends how you see i...

425: Tom Schwab- The Power of Podcast Interview Marketing from 2018-08-29T06:00

One of the biggest problems creatives have is finding ways to get their products and services in front of an audience. A lot of people just aren’t wired for marke...

424: Peter Kozodoy- How Honesty WILL Increase Your Profits from 2018-08-22T06:00

I’m sure you’ve heard the old cliche’ “Honesty is the best policy.” In fact, you’ve probably heard it so it doesn’t mean anything to you anymore. It should. When ...

423: Talking Stick- Understanding Millennials from 2018-08-20T06:00

If you're in business and plan on being in business for the next several years or more, you better plan on understanding the often misunderstood millennials. They are a major buying force. From ...

422: Marc Gruber- 3 Steps to Discover Your Most Valuable Market Opportunities from 2018-08-15T06:00

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of people preach about how you need to find your niche. Although this is true, as an entrepreneur you want to make sure you find your niche. By that I mean your area ...

421: Talking Stick- Stories To Create Relevancy from 2018-08-13T06:00

Story telling in business has become the "in" thing. It's a great way to tell the story of your business and why you do what you do. But let's flip this around. How about stories that create rel...

420: Gregory Diehl- You Are Your Brand from 2018-08-08T03:52:03

One of the most important things you can do in this world is discover your purpose. It’s really heartbreaking when an entrepreneur spends decades building a business that’s something they don’t ...

419: Talking Stick- Work with Your Gift from 2018-08-06T06:00

Many people have a hard time charging what they are worth. This is often because it's easy to not see value in what comes easy to you. Your gift. Most people have no problem charging a lot for w...

418: Christopher Wirth- No Quit Living from 2018-08-01T06:00

Running a business is a lot like playing sports. Now, I’m not a big sports guy myself, but I certainly respect the passion and drive that athletes have. One of the most important things that spo...

417: Talking Stick- Recognition without the Ego from 2018-07-30T06:00

One of the things that holds many people back is a fear of becoming "that person." As if getting recognition or having financial success is going to inherently change who you are. Sure, perhaps ...

416: Neen James - Attention Pays from 2018-07-25T06:00

Do you ever feel ignored if you are out to eat with someone and they keep checking their phone? Does it make you feel insecure? Well, you’re not alone. We all feel that way.

Today it seem...

415: Talking Stick- On Being a Misfit Entrepreneur from 2018-07-23T06:00

Unleash your inner misfit! In this conversation with serial entrepreneur and host of Misfit Entrepreneur podcast, Dave Lukas, you'll learn how to leverage all that makes you unique. Being a misf...

414: Chris Ducker - How to Be a Youpreneur from 2018-07-18T06:00

All of us entrepreneurs have heard about the importance of building a brand. What you’re not hearing enough is the importance of building a personal brand.

People don’t follow a brand, th...

413: Talking Stick- Resilience: How to survive when your world is on fire from 2018-07-16T06:00

To succeed, even survive, as a Creative Warrior takes resilience. You will get knocked down at times. Discouraged. Impatient. What really matters is your ability to get back up again. Perhaps no...

412: Jim Rembach - Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence from 2018-07-11T06:00

Ever feel like you’re not smart enough for business? That maybe you don’t have the IQ you need? To be honest, it’s not about your IQ. It’s about your emotional in...

411: Talking Stick- Purposetivity: Productivity tips for purpose-driven entrepreneurs from 2018-07-09T06:00

There are plenty of tips and suggestions out there about how to be more productive. But like a lot of business advice and how-tos, they don't necessarily work for right-brained, creative thinkin...

410: Karen Briscoe- Success from 5 Minutes a Day from 2018-07-04T06:00

As creatives we’ve all heard about the importance of creating good habits. After all, it’s not people who decide their destiny: it’s their habits that decide it for them. One problem I’ve notice...

409: Marina Darlow - Making Work Fun with Systems from 2018-06-27T06:00

Many Creative Warriors tend to think it’s impossible to harness the thing they are best at: creativity. They think it’s just a fountain that you let explode, and try to sort it all out later. Th...

408: Talking Stick- Finding Your Purpose Through a Near Death Experience from 2018-06-25T06:00

I wrote an article years ago called, When Your Purpose Is Out To Kill You. In the case of our guest, Paula Brown, a near-death experience helped her find her purpose. And then, as is of...

407: Mark Bowden - The Power of Body Language from 2018-06-20T06:00

There’s one thing I’ve always been intrigued to study, and I’m sure you have too: body language. The idea that people may be saying more than they realize; that you’re uncovering their secrets. ...

406: Talking Stick- The Difference Between What We See and Reality from 2018-06-18T06:00

Does it seem crazy to have a conversation with an addiction expert on a podcast about entrepreneurship? Let me ask you this. Have you ever felt like your reality was different than what people t...

405: David Burkus - Unlocking the Power of Your Hidden Network from 2018-06-13T06:00

If you’re like me, chances are you don’t like the idea of networking. It might feel a little sleazy, and conjure up images of a guy at an event passing out business cards to everyone he meets. I...

404: Talking Stick- The Disparity Between Men and Women in Entrepreneurship from 2018-06-11T06:00

The inequality between men and women in the corporate world is well documented and often a topic of conversation. Rightfully so. But why is there a disparity between men and women in entrepreneu...

403: Jesse Cole - Be Crazy or Be Forgotten from 2018-06-06T06:00

Most entrepreneurs I know enter a business looking to do what someone else does, only do it better. In the end, how much better can you do? 10%? 15%? You don’t want to do what everyone else does...

402: Talking Stick- Being a Highly-Sensitive Person from 2018-06-04T06:00

Do you consider yourself to be a highly-sensitive person? I would think most Creative Warriors are highly-sensitive people. I know I certainly am. At least in that, I am easily moved to being em...

401: Steve Olsher- Discover Your WHAT from 2018-05-30T06:00

Do you have moments of feeling unfulfilled in your life? Perhaps you’re chasing the wrong purpose. To really know what you should be doing in life, you need to discover your WHAT. What is it you...

400: Ulli Appelbaum- How to Balance Creativity and Logic to Help Your Brand from 2018-05-23T06:00

Something that has always fascinated me is brand storytelling. Many large businesses are straight to the point and matter of fact about their products and services. It makes them feel cold and l...

399: Talking Stick- The Root of Happiness from 2018-05-21T06:00

Usually when we look at happiness, we wonder why we are not happy or as happy as we'd like to be. Well, what about the opposite? What about wondering why you feel happy and there are plenty of r...

398: George Zwierko- Improve Your Marketing with Video from 2018-05-16T06:00

You know that I am all about making an emotional connection with your audience. Some may feel that’s difficult in our tech heavy world, where it almost seems like we are losing that touch of hum...

397: Talking Stick- The Journey To TEDx and How You Can Make Your TEDx Dream Come True from 2018-05-14T06:00

The video for my TEDx talk at TEDxLincolnSquare came out last week. Along with messages of congratulations, many people...

396: Anthony Metivier: How Improving Your Memory Can Improve Your Business from 2018-05-09T06:00

As you know, I am a big advocate of building that personal relationship with your clients. It’s what will keep them coming back to you again and again. Think about it, how special do you feel wh...

395: Talking Stick- Make Space For What You Really Want from 2018-05-07T06:00

It's one thing to say "no" to what you don't want to do anyway. It's quite another thing to say "no" to things that you do want to do. Why would you? To make space for what you REALLY want to do...

394: Melissa Smith- Gain Time and Increase Revenue with a Virtual Assistant from 2018-05-02T06:00

Most Creative Warriors struggle with trying to do everything and spend the least amount of time doing the thing they are best at - being creative. If you want to advance your business, there’s n...

393: Talking Stick- Branding is a 9 Second Pitch from 2018-04-30T06:00

Do you know how it's difficult to develop an elevator phrase or a 2-minute pitch? How hard it is to get your point across and say all that you want to say in a short period of time? Now imagine ...

392: Michael Barber - Email Marketing Done Right from 2018-04-25T06:00

Some people think email marketing is dead. They couldn’t be more wrong. If you want to really build success in your business, one of the most important things you can do is build a strong email ...

391: Michelle Weinstein- Self-Worth and Your Sales from 2018-04-18T06:00

Do you ever worry that you’re charging too much for your services? If you’re like most of my Creative Warriors, you do. So many times creatives lack self-worth. They discount themselves so much,...

390: Talking Stick- Your #1 Growth Strategy from 2018-04-16T06:00

What's the fastest way to grow your business and be profitable? Should I tell you or make you listen to the episode? Hmm.....alright, I'll tell you. It's to only work with your ideal customers. ...

389: Joey Coleman- Never Lose A Customer Again from 2018-04-11T06:00

Many businesses today stress one thing: customer acquisition. As important as this may seem, studies have shown that 20-70% customers stop doing business with a company in the first 100 days. Th...

388: Talking Stick- How To Create Amazing Customer Retention from 2018-04-09T06:00

Customer retention is one of the most important metrics for any business to follow. In this episode, I share my thoughts and practices about how to create amazing customer retention to prepare y...

387: Lauren Fritsch - How to Stop Choosing Between Joy and Money from 2018-04-04T06:00

As people we all want two things: Joy and Money. It’s been a stereotype that we have to choose between one or the other. How many times have you seen the cliche of a starving artist on the verge...

386: Talking Stick- Ideal Customers Bring Out Your Best from 2018-04-02T06:00

Like my TEDx talk, Validation Paradox: Finding Your Best Through Others, in this episode I clarify how working with your ideal customers also brings out your best. By surrounding yourself with p...

385: Pia Silva - Badass Branding for Small Businesses from 2018-03-28T06:00

Branding is something that confuses people. When they hear the world they think pretty colors and pictures, catchy slogans and jingles, or large marketing departments and resources a solopreneur...

384: Talking Stick- From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be from 2018-03-26T06:00

After years of coaching clients through major pivots in their lives and having done more than a fair share of pivots in my own life, this episode will offer you some things to consider. There ar...

383: Tricia Brouk&Jamie Broderick- Behind the Scenes of a TEDx Talk from 2018-03-21T06:00

Public speaking is people’s #1 greatest fear. But why are we so scared of it? Is it because we’re afraid to be judged by others or is it because we aren’t passionate about the ideas we’re speaki...

382: Talking Stick- The Secret Language of Customer Experience from 2018-03-19T06:00

One of the more important topics in my book, LINGO, is about customer experience (Chapter 9). It's very important we think about customer service different than we used to. Simply put, ...

381: Josh Haynam- Quizzes as a Marketing Strategy from 2018-03-14T06:00

The word “quiz” can conjure up images of stressful days in school, or gimmicky Buzzfeed posts your friends have shared. In reality, quizzes are one of the most powerful marketing tools you can u...

380: Talking Stick- What It Really Means To Speak Someone's LINGO from 2018-03-12T06:00

By traditional definition, lingo means to speak the jargon of a group or individual. It's important as we continue to discuss lingo and the lessons taught in my book, LINGO, that you understand ...

379: Brian Boxer Wachler- The Power of Perception and a Success Mindset from 2018-03-07T07:00

Perception is everything in business. You want people to be able to look at you and your brand, and feel a connection. When a customer feels they know you, what you stand for, and even who you a...

378: Talking Stick- Building a Community, Not a Business from 2018-03-05T07:00

When you think about your business as building a community and not just a business, it ups the game about how you think about the people who are going to provide for your business and your life....

377: Tara Gentile- Disrupting Your Life and Business from 2018-02-28T07:00

We always hear the story of someone quitting their 9 to 5 job in the corporate world to become an entrepreneur.  What happens when an entrepreneur feels a need to shift? What about when they fee...

376: Thom Singer- The Paradox of Potential from 2018-02-21T07:00

There is an interesting thing that happens when it comes to labeling people with their “potential”. Some people think they are reaching their full potential, but if you’re like me you feel like ...

375: Talking Stick- The Secret Language of Service from 2018-02-19T07:00

I wrote LINGO to teach the 5-Step Secret Language Strategy to attract your ideal customers. What I realized afterward are all the other ways knowing your ideal customer's secret language can aff...

374: Jarie Bolander - The Culture of Entrepreneurs from 2018-02-14T07:00

Being an entrepreneur can often feel like a life or death situation. You make feel awkward, uncomfortable and nervous. Believe it or not, these are all strengths. To stay on top you need to stay...

373: Talking Stick- Law of Attraction vs Taking Action from 2018-02-12T07:00

This will probably be a pretty good debate between the law of attraction and taking action. While I look at both sides, in the end, you'll come to understand that it's a blend of both. But I do ...

372: Robb Holman- Leading Others From The Inside Out from 2018-02-07T07:00

Many times people try to lead Creative Warriors from the outside. They offer us material bonuses, or things that just aren’t satisfying. Creatives, though, chase purpose and fulfillment. That me...

371: Lynn Robinson- Put Your Intuition to Work from 2018-01-31T07:00

There’s one thing so many of us do in business that hurts us more than helps. That is using our logic brain. Sometimes we need to shift our focus to our intuition and just trust our guts. Our in...

370: Talking Stick- Business with a Soul from 2018-01-29T07:00

I explain why the phrase "business with a soul" is in the intro of every Creative Warriors episode and why it's time has come. It's about more than having integrity in business. I think that's a...

369: Todd Henry - Be the Leader That Creative People Need from 2018-01-24T07:00

One of the biggest steps we have to take as creatives is working for ourselves, and starting our own business. This can come with its own set of challenges, but it's nothing to be afraid of. You...

368: Talking Stick- The New Niche from 2018-01-22T07:00

One of the concepts in my book LINGO that I am most excited to get out there and unleash Warriors from the restraints of out-dated business ideas is The New Niche. The old niche was res...

367: Vincent Pugliese- Freelance Your Way to Freedom from 2018-01-17T07:00

There’s a big misconception about money. So often we hear that money is the root of all evil. At the end of the day though, we all need it to pay our bills. Money itself is just a thing, and it’...

366: Talking Stick- The Planning Paradox from 2018-01-15T07:00

While you're still in planning mode for 2018, I wanted to offer you something to think about--The Planning Paradox. The paradox is that if you plan too far ahead or too much, you might miss oppo...

365: Steve McKee - Branding to Create Affection from 2018-01-10T07:00

Branding is something entrepreneurs often overlook and misunderstand. Many people think of branding as just being something that represents your company visually. It actually goes much deeper th...

364: Talking Stick- The Story of Two Plants from 2018-01-08T07:00

What can you learn about managing your energy and your perspective on life from two plants? You might be surprised! This episode is a bit of a koan, a story about two plants on my terrace that w...

363: Nicholas Webb - Creating the Perfect Customer Experience from 2018-01-03T07:00

The world of business is changing so fast. Sometimes it feels overwhelming and hard to keep up with. To be honest, though, all we have to do is listen. 

Customers and consumers today have...

362: Talking Stick- Getting Ready for 2018 from 2018-01-01T07:00

It's that time of year when we bring one year to a close and prepare for the next. We excitedly set our goals and make our plans. All good! Except we often don't cover all four of the areas that...

361: Donovan Janus - How to Win Your Day from 2017-12-27T07:00

Have you been ending your days going, “Wow what have I done today?” or “I didn’t get nearly everything I wanted to done. Chances are you’ve fallen into the multitasking trap, and spent  a lot of...

360: Talking Stick- Special Christmas Episode from 2017-12-25T07:00

What a special treat that today's episode lands on Christmas Day! So, we had to create a unique gift just for you. We have two guests! First, we have the very rare opportunity to chat with the b...

359: Garrett Gunderson- Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset from 2017-12-20T07:00

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I can’t afford that.” Well, chances are you’re living in a scarcity mindset and it’s holding you back. When you live in this mindset you stop yourself from ...

358: Talking Stick- Having a More Mindset from 2017-12-18T07:00

This episode will offer you a counter-balance to the next episode with Garrett Gunderson where we discuss overcoming a scarcity mindset. I'm suggesting that perhaps the way out of a scarcity min...

357: Scott Sonenshein- Stretch What You Have and Achieve More from 2017-12-13T07:00

How many times do you feel like you don’t have what you need to be successful? Chances are you have everything you need to make your goals come true, you just have to learn to stretch.

Ma...

356: Talking Stick- What's Your Theme for 2018? from 2017-12-11T07:00

It's time for my annual conversation about your theme for next year. Listen in to hear how your theme is different than goals and how to allow your theme to present itself. While like most peopl...

355: Bryan Falchuk- Live A Better Life Everyday from 2017-12-06T07:00

Have you ever had goals set for a certain time? Like wanting to get fit in time for summer, or wanting to lose some extra weight for a wedding. Finally the day comes, then what? Are you done? Do...

354: Talking Stick- Change judgment to productive evaluation from 2017-12-04T07:00

The end of year can be a tricky time of year. We can often get very judgmental about how the year went, whether we met our goals and accomplished what we set out to. I'd like to offer a differen...

353: Sharon Spano- Freedom From Chasing Time and Money from 2017-11-29T07:00

Do you know where your concept of time and money stems from? Chances are what you were taught as a child, and believed to be a concrete idea, is hurting both your personal and business life. Luc...

352: Talking Stick- The Relationship Between Time and Money from 2017-11-27T07:00

We say "time is money", but we often don't act like we really get the intrinsic link between time and money. Or at least, we don't act like we do. Because if we did, if we really understood that...

351: Tommy Breedlove- Choose Goodness from 2017-11-22T07:00

Do you feel like you’ve been making all the right choices in life, but you’re still unhappy? Chances are you’re making compromises and not choosing for yourself. Sometimes we make choices becaus...

350: Talking Stick- Stay ahead with Preemptive Productivity from 2017-11-20T07:00

Being a Creative Warrior requires efficient use of your time so that you can put your attention towards the areas of your business where you can create maximum value. To do your best work. The b...

349: Phil Jones- Exactly What To Say from 2017-11-15T07:00

If you have two identical companies, selling identical products, with the same marketing strategies, chances are one of them will make it and the other won’t. Why is that? The power of words. Listen

348: Talking Stick- Are you sure you're ready? from 2017-11-13T07:00

At the end of my book LINGO, I offer 3 mindsets and 3 daily practices that will help you unblock yourself so that when you apply the strategies offered in the book, you don't get in your own way...

347: Akshay Nanavati- Why You Should Embrace Your Fears from 2017-11-08T07:00

Fear is one of our biggest obstacles. It’s often times the thing that holds us back, especially as creatives. It’s easy to take the safe road in life, but when we...

346: Chris Spurvey- The Mindset of Selling from 2017-11-01T06:00

Sales is a fundamental aspect of all business. However, today when we think of sales  the images that we conjure up aren’t usually too nice. We think of someone w...

345: Talking Stick- Ingredients of Greatness from 2017-10-30T06:00

Lessons in life come in various forms. Even through food! What you do when nobody's watching says a lot about your character. That includes what you cook, and the way you cook it. If you really ...

344: Michael Hudson- Mastering the Art of Communication from 2017-10-25T06:00

When you’re in business all speaking is public speaking. The reality is that whether you realize it or not, every time you have an encounter with someone or a group you are stepping to the front...

343: Talking Stick- Business Lessons Learned from the Yoga Mat from 2017-10-23T06:00

Years of studying yoga taught me some interesting business lessons. There's even a lesson in that for you. Always look for every opportunity to learn something about your business from a differe...

342: Moustafa Hamwi- What Are You Thirsty For? from 2017-10-18T06:00

In this world it is so important to do what you love. Finding your passion is what will lead you to a beautiful and fulfilling life. Following your passion means you’re waking up before your ala...

341: Talking Stick- Who really is your Ideal Customer? from 2017-10-16T06:00

In this workshop-style episode, I'm going to ask you 4 questions that will help you align with your ideal customer. Not being aligned with your ideal customer is like trying to fit a square peg ...

340: Isaac Mostovicz- Behavior of The Luxury Market from 2017-10-11T06:00

When people come to you to buy something they aren’t trying to fulfill a basic need. They may come to you with what sounds like something basic, but it’s your job to find and understand the deep...

339: Talking Stick- A Mediocre Relationship is Not Good Enough from 2017-10-09T06:00

My primary interest in this episode was to talk about a pattern I've been seeing that I think is important to point out. One that may make or break businesses moving forward. But in looking at t...

338: Dan Gingiss- How To Create Exceptional Engaging Experiences on Social Media from 2017-10-04T06:00

Most companies shy away from social media, because they are afraid of complaints. They are worried an online presence will give opportunity for their brand to be tarnished by trolls and people w...

337: Talking Stick- Learn to ASK from 2017-10-02T06:00

Why is it so hard to ask for what you need? Does it even occur to you to ask for help? And if it does, are you clear on what to ask for? Learning to ask and believing there is a world of support...

336: Eddie Yoon- Superconsumers: The Key to Superior Growth in Business from 2017-09-27T06:00

Every business needs consumers. They are what use our productive, and ultimately decide if they are coming back. What we really need to focus on are superconsumers. Superconsumers are t...

335: Talking Stick- What you really deserve to get paid from 2017-09-25T06:00

When determining your prices or what you should charge for your services, you probably think about your time, material cost, and overhead. In this episode, I discuss a few costs to you that you ...

334: Maryse Cardin- Transform Your Self-Talk from 2017-09-20T06:00

If someone you knew and loved messed up, would you call them an idiot? Would you tell them how stupid they are? Of course not. You’d tell them it was ok, and you’d support them to learn from the...

333: Talking Stick- Business Lessons Learned from a Hurricane from 2017-09-18T06:00

While hunkered down at a friend's house last weekend to wait out massive Hurricane Irma to make landfall on my home in Miami Beach and all of the state of Florida, I had a lot of time to think. ...

332: Gretchen Rubin- Create Your Own Happiness from 2017-09-13T06:00

Happiness is a tricky subject. We all want it, and we never feel we have enough of it. So many people feel happiness is something that magically comes into their life from time to time. If you w...

331: Beate Chelette- Growth Architecture: What It Is and How It Leads to Success from 2017-09-06T06:00

Too many times we put our minds in the wrong place when it comes to building and growing our business. We try to create the perfect product, then search out clients based on what we’ve made. Or ...

330: Talking Stick- Self-Worth and Your Money from 2017-09-04T06:00

It's not a coincidence that the word "worth" has to do with how you feel about yourself and money. The best way I know of to overcome money issues is to increase your self-worth. To understand t...

329: Scott Allan- Learn to Create a Rejection Free Persona from 2017-08-30T06:00

As creatives we have this mentality that rejection is the worst thing that can happen. We spend all of this time on our passion, perfecting what we’re doing, and really trying to make everyone h...

328: Talking Stick- Getting real about rejection from 2017-08-28T06:00

Rejection is a part of life as Creative Warrior. But it shouldn't become a fear that holds you back from creating and risking. So let's get real about rejection and break it down. Is it real? Do...

327: Daniel DiPiazza- Score The Life You Want from 2017-08-23T06:00

A lot of people look at Millennials as entitled. Others look at them as lazy. The truth is they are just shifting perspective and are incredibly resourceful. Millennials have found ways to solve...

326: Talking Stick- Integrity in Business from 2017-08-21T06:00

People toss around the idea of integrity in business but I wonder if most really understand what it is. Perhaps more importantly, what the true downside is of being out of integrity. Integrity t...

325: Joshua Spodek- Become The Person Other People Want To Follow from 2017-08-16T06:00

When you think of a good leader, what do you think of? A good leader is someone who really knows the people that are following them. The people who follow them als...

324: Talking Stick- You ARE your business from 2017-08-14T06:00

When you're a Creative Warrior, there is virtually no separation between you and your business. In fact, what we explore in this episode is the power to get the re...

323: Sunni Brown- The Power of Doodling from 2017-08-09T06:00

Have you ever been in a meeting where you saw someone absentmindedly scribbling on a paper instead of listening to the presentation? Did you think they were being ...

322: Christopher Lochhead- Learn How to Be a Category King from 2017-08-02T06:00

As entrepreneurs we usually try to think of the next best product people will want. We come up with an idea, make it happen, and expect to see success. We know our...

321: Talking Stick- To niche or not to niche? from 2017-07-31T06:00

One of the most common debates in business is whether to niche or not to niche. I suppose it works for some but I believe it is counterintuitive to the Creative Wa...

320: Jason Kotecki- Avoid Adultitis by Breaking the Rules from 2017-07-26T06:00

We always hear people say, “Act your age!” But what does that really mean? What is someone who is 41 supposed to act like that’s different than someone who is 40? ...

319: Talking Stick- Play by your own rules from 2017-07-24T06:00

When in business, we can often start following the "rules" of our industry. Thinking the way it's been done is the way it "should" be done. Of course, there also a...

318: Denise Jacobs - How To Overcome Your Inner Critic from 2017-07-19T06:00

Everyone knows that nothing holds a creative back more than themselves. We all think that we’re not good enough. We get jealous of others, and give up before we ev...

317: Talking Stick- Facing the Soul's Gatekeepers from 2017-07-17T06:00

There's this interesting phenomenon that I've experienced and have coached many clients through. It's what I call the Soul's Gatekeepers. It's the challenges, doub...

316: Anna Akbari- Hack Your Way to Happiness from 2017-07-12T06:00

Do you ever feel down and worry you’re going to be stuck there? Don’t worry, that’s a common feeling and one you should let go of. Everyone’s life is full of peaks...

315: Talking Stick- How To Get Out Of a Funk from 2017-07-10T06:00

As entrepreneurs and Creative Warriors, being in a funk every now and then is to be expected. It's unavoidab...

314: Jonathan David Lewis- Use Your Survival Instincts in Business from 2017-07-05T14:52:44

We often blame outside sources for our own shortcomings. Some people blame money, others blame the economy, but very few are willing to accept responsibility. In t...

313: Talking Stick- The Challenge Between Creativity and Communication from 2017-07-03T06:00

One of the biggest challenges creatives have in business is that if what we are doing or what we have created is truly unique, then people won't know to ask for it...

312: Peter Winick- Close The Gap Between Reality and Ideas from 2017-06-28T06:00

Do you ever wonder why things aren’t working? Maybe your numbers aren’t as high as you want them to be, or maybe you’re not getting the response from a market you ...

311: Talking Stick- Discover the Creative Warrior Leader in You! from 2017-06-26T06:00

It seems entrepreneurs don't often consider themselves to be leaders. Well, I challenge that notion. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are perfectly poised t...

310: Tamsen Webster- Find Your Red Thread™ from 2017-06-21T06:00

We often believe that if we throw a wide net we’ll catch more fish. This mentality doesn’t actually work in business. If you spread yourself too wide you won’t be ...

309: Talking Stick- How clear is your message? from 2017-06-19T06:00

This is the first time I've ever done a Talking Stick episode as a prelude to another episode. But the interview I have coming up with Tamsen Webster about finding...

308: Jenny Blake- The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One from 2017-06-14T06:00

It’s common for people to build a business or start a career and then see it all start to ...

307: Talking Stick- Change your thoughts, change your results from 2017-06-12T06:00

It can seem a little trite to say "change your thoughts, change your results." We've heard it too often with...

306: Michael Glauser - Visiting Entrepreneurs Across America By Bike from 2017-06-07T06:00

We often times ask ourselves, “How am I feeling?” When we focus on this qu...

305: Talking Stick- How To Make Being in Business Easier from 2017-06-05T06:00

As it's been said, entrepreneurs will work 80 hours a week for themselves to avoid working 40 hours a week f...

304: Monica Leonelle - 7 steps to making money with your passions from 2017-05-31T06:00

What’s stopping you from making money on your passions? Do you feel you’re not ready yet? That your work i...

303: Talking Stick- Memorial Day Honor Your Past from 2017-05-29T06:00

In this special Memorial Day episode, a day when we honor the armed forces in the U.S., I wanted to suggest ...

302: Sheryl O’Loughlin- Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart from 2017-05-24T06:00

There’s a delicate balance between work life and personal life. If you have ...

301: Talking Stick- Authenticity Paradox from 2017-05-22T06:00

We always seem to be encouraged to find our authenticity, our purpose, and our why on our own. Like it's sol...

300: Scott Hartley- Technology Will Always Need Your Humanity from 2017-05-17T06:00

Technology moves quickly, and is growing at an exponential rate. As entrepre...

299: Talking Stick- Why isn't my marketing working? from 2017-05-15T06:00

When your marketing isn't working and getting you the results you want, I want you to consider what I call t...

298: Lolly Daskal- The Gap that Keeps You from Your Greatness from 2017-05-10T06:00

Being a leader takes a lot more than just telling people what to do. It’s about accountabi...

297: Talking Stick- Are You Too Much? from 2017-05-08T06:00

One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing people being told they're too much. Or people believing they're too ...

296: Ryan Esbjerg- Flex Your Face to Start a Movement from 2017-05-03T06:00

Our days can be long. Sometimes hard, tiring, and just plain exhausting. What makes you sm...

295: Talking Stick- What got us here, won't get us to where we want to go from 2017-05-01T06:00

As I'm writing my upcoming book, LINGO, I know I need to answer for you the very important question, "Why th...

294: Nicole Ertas- How To Be an Agile Brand To Stay Dynamic from 2017-04-26T06:00

One of the most important rules in business: be authentic. But there is one equally as imp...

293: Talking Stick- What's Your Special Sauce? from 2017-04-24T06:00

Just like a treasured family recipe, your special sauce is a combination of ingredients. I go over them one ...

292: Eric Gilboord- Make Your Mark and Leave Your Legacy from 2017-04-19T06:00

As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time planning our success. How we will get there? What...

291: Talking Stick- UNBLOCK to Get What You Want from 2017-04-17T06:00

I've been noticing a lot of talk about blocking these days. Blocking the news so they don't have to deal with it, blocking themselves from social media so as not t...

290: Ken Rutsky- Your Customer’s Story is Your Business from 2017-04-12T06:00

How do you ensure your business is Listen