Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

With today's guest, Enneagram expert Sarah Wallace, we are diving into all things Enneagram and entrepreneurship. There are so many ways you can use the self-awareness that comes with knowing and understanding your own Enneagram type to improve the way you run your businesses - from learning how to best manage stress, to finding a sales process that works for your personality, and helping team communication and productivity. The Enneagram is more than a trendy personality test, and in this episode we are exploring how this tool can be applied to make a real difference for you as a leader and business owner.   Sarah Wallace is a Certified Enneagram Coach, host of the Enneagram MBA podcast, speaker, and workshop facilitator. With over 15 years in relationship building roles working with government agencies and companies like the US EPA, Federal Reserve Bank, John Deere, and adidas Outdoor, now small business owners, corporations, and event organizers work with Sarah to help them use the Enneagram to develop confident, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent leaders with powerful, productive, and happy teams   In this episode, we cover… Designing your business with your Enneagram type in mind The parts of the Enneagram you should pay attention to (besides just your type) Improving communication and leadership by understanding your's and your team members' Enneagram types How your type may influence your decision making Leaning on your strengths to approach sales Using the Enneagram as a tool for hiring and managing your team   Quotes "There's so much great advice, it's just not every piece of advice is great for you. And so it really helps you get clear on what you need to focus on."   "Understanding your strengths, and also what you enjoy, and then applying it to 'Okay, how do I come across on a sales call?'"   "Growth is going to look different, and the Enneagram kind of show us what growth looks like for different personalities."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Sarah's Links: Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah's Overview For The 9 Types   Other Links Mentioned: Enneagram Test

Want to know the one thing you can implement right now in your life and business that is sure to make a difference in how things turn out for you? Well, here it is: Commitment. Before you roll your eyes, hear me out - you might know what you want to be committed to, but do you know what you actually are committed to? And do you know what you are most committed to? In this episode I lay out why this one factor can change the way you show up in your life and business, and share some ways for you to focus on what you are committed to.   In this episode, we cover… Why commitment is the key to forward progress How you may be tricking yourself into thinking you are committed to something, when really you aren't The two questions you can ask yourself to get clear on your commitments A four step process to examining your own commitment to what is important to you   Quotes "It's very easy for us to fool ourselves into thinking that we're making progress or that we are really trying our best, when in reality we aren't quite doing what needs to get done to change."   "This power of commitment isn't always about commitment as in this more intense way to figure something out or what action or tasks you're doing to get a result you want. Sometimes you are fully committed. But you are fully committed to the wrong thing. And that's what's holding you back or leading you astray."   "What are you most committed to?"   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

I've found that when entrepreneurs hit problems while scaling their businesses, it's usually one of two things: An issue with structure, or an issue with strategy. In this episode, I am digging into how you can diagnose what's holding you back from seeing the growth that you want in your business. I go over what situations indicate a need for adjustment in your business structure, and what situations point to a problem with your strategy. Plus, I talk about how two Laptop Lifestyle Co. programs - The Gameplan and Intentional Mastermind - may be exactly what you need to overcome these challenges you may be facing.    In this episode, we cover… The difference between structure and strategy in business How systems play a role in both The question you can ask yourself to diagnose whether structure or strategy is causing the issue Examples of situations you may run into in your business that require either a structural or strategic solution How The Gameplan or Intentional Mastermind may be what you need Quotes "Building a business and running/maintaining a business are two different things." "We've got to get to the root of the problem. Because I see it all the time where someone is trying a strategy, and the strategy itself is actually a really good strategy - they may have even executed it really really well. But if the structure and the systems are for some reason creating a big gap or a big block or a big issue, then you fixing the strategy is actually you solving a problem that doesn't exist, or solving the wrong problem." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Other Links Mentioned: The Gameplan Intentional Mastermind

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000498999773 Summary When we understand how our brains process information, we can better understand why the messages we are sharing with our audiences really matter. Our brains process A LOT of information every minute - and we are constantly filtering and assigning meaning to that information based on our subjective experience of the world. Marketing is all about impacting how your audience configures that information to persuade their perspective and decision making. This mini episode is all about how this process works, and why when you tap into language and communication that influences your audience's brain processing in this way, sales will start to come more naturally.  Our Favorite Quotes “We’re not just trying to tell someone something new and fight through the noise and say ‘You’ve got to do this, you’ve got to do this.’ Effective marketing that actually elicits action and change out of a person naturally is going to change their perspective of the information that is being received.” “If we really want sales to come naturally and to take people on a journey where they see the problem and the solution, they see that you are the connection point there in order to get that solution - if they see all of that naturally and take action naturally, we’re going to need to reach them on a deeper level.”   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In this episode we sit down with Stefanie Adler - a women’s hormone expert - for a deep dive into cycle syncing and hormone health as an entrepreneur. The menstrual cycle can have powerful impacts on how we show up in our lives at different times of the month, and we can use our knowledge of our cycle to inform how we get things done in our businesses. We are bringing this conversation to The Made For More Podcast because the implications of becoming aware of your own cycle and its effect on your energy and skills can be truly life changing for you as an individual and a business owner.   Stefanie Adler, is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Women's Hormone + Fertility Expert, Podcast Host, and Birth Doula. Her practice focuses on supporting those with cycling bodies in balancing their hormones, healing their guts, living cycle-aligned lives, and all things babymaking. She is immensely passionate about giving women the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the modern world. When she isn't supporting clients you can find Stefanie cooking something middle eastern, hiking, or reading a historical fiction novel. In this episode, we cover… The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase The differences between female and male hormone cycles, and the impacts that has on how society is set up How we can use our menstrual cycle to inform our calendar What business tasks to focus on during each phase How to optimize hormone health (and why it’s so important) Quotes "When we start to understand the way our hormones change throughout the month - your brain chemistry is changing 25% throughout the course of the month - it’s wild! And so that obviously impacts everything from how creative we are, what kind of work we want to do, the way that we invest, the way we want to have sex, like everything in our lives." “If there was a time of the month that you were more articulate, that your hormones were making parties of both sexes more attracted to you, more likely to say yes to you - wouldn’t you want to know when that is and how to plan for that?” “If you can figure out when you’re ovulating, you can really start to change your life.” Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Stefanie’s Links: Stefanie’s Website Stefanie’s Instagram Stefanie's Freebie Stefanie’s Certification Program Stefanie’s Podcast

This episode is on what to do if you feel like your success is a fluke, and there is a lot to this conversation! Because this episode is a long one, we’ve broken it into two separate episodes to make it easier for you to take in. This is Part 1, so make sure to tune into Part 2 when you are finished listening.   We are diving into the feeling that your success is a fluke - something that so many entrepreneurs feel at some point in their journey. I go deep into why this thought might be occurring for you, as well as addressing how you can start to shift away from this mentality by understanding the origins and taking actions to change your mindset. I’m sharing the ways that your beliefs and perspectives, your brain, and even your business structure can play into you questioning your own success, and give you the tools you need to start believing in yourself and your business for good.  In this episode, we cover… What it means to feel like you success is a fluke Six possible factors that contribute to this mentality (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, arguing for your limitations, safety/fear of success, low self image, low self worth) How your beliefs and perspectives impact how you view your successes Becoming more aware of our thought patterns Creating a business structure that allows you to repeat your success Tips to view your success as more than a fluke Quotes “What would have to happen for you to believe that you can keep doing your success? ‘Believe’ is the key word there. What proof do you need? How do you need to feel? What would have to happen for you to believe that you are contributing to the success and can keep doing it?” "You cannot listen to and you cannot believe everything you think.” "Ultimately, your success was always up to you. Your results were always up to you… You are the one that showed up every f***ing day. You are the one that pushed through in those hard times. You are the one that came up with those creative ideas." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

This episode is on what to do if you feel like your success is a fluke, and there is a lot to this conversation! Because this episode is a long one, we’ve broken it into two separate episodes to make it easier for you to take in. This is Part 2, so make sure that you’ve listened to Part 1 before pressing play.   We are diving into the feeling that your success is a fluke - something that so many entrepreneurs feel at some point in their journey. I go deep into why this thought might be occurring for you, as well as addressing how you can start to shift away from this mentality by understanding the origins and taking actions to change your mindset. I’m sharing the ways that your beliefs and perspectives, your brain, and even your business structure can play into you questioning your own success, and give you the tools you need to start believing in yourself and your business for good.  In this episode, we cover… What it means to feel like you success is a fluke Six possible factors that contribute to this mentality (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, arguing for your limitations, safety/fear of success, low self image, low self worth) How your beliefs and perspectives impact how you view your successes Becoming more aware of our thought patterns Creating a business structure that allows you to repeat your success Tips to view your success as more than a fluke Quotes “What would have to happen for you to believe that you can keep doing your success? ‘Believe’ is the key word there. What proof do you need? How do you need to feel? What would have to happen for you to believe that you are contributing to the success and can keep doing it?” "You cannot listen to and you cannot believe everything you think.” "Ultimately, your success was always up to you. Your results were always up to you… You are the one that showed up every f***ing day. You are the one that pushed through in those hard times. You are the one that came up with those creative ideas." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In this episode, we are flipping the script for a Q&A style session with Amanda Kolbye herself in the hot seat. We polled our audience on IG to find out what you want to know about the person behind the podcast, and Emily Hardy of Team AK is on the show to ask all the questions. This episode is full of laughs, reflection, and of course some real talk about life and running a 7 figure business. Prepare to hear some things you've definitely never heard before!       In this episode, we cover… What young Amanda wanted to be when she grew up Amanda's reflections on the greatest challenges of entrepreneurship The accomplishment Amanda is most proud of Some real talk on what it takes to be an entrepreneur What role Zach plays behind the scenes Amanda's answers to her rapid fire questions for guests       Quotes "Most people think that they want freedom, and I don't think they're wrong. But what I think that people don't expect with freedom is that the more freedom you have, the more responsibility you have."     "The hard truth is not everyone was meant to do this. It takes, especially as an solopreneur, it takes you to play a lot of different roles and some people just don't have all the varied skillsets to do what is required."     "I've really had to learn to create whitespace for myself and give myself that grace as that very ambitious person who's really hard on myself."       Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links:   Website   Instagram   Tik Tok   YouTube Channel     Emily's Links:   Emily's Instagram

I am always saying that you should be creating a life you are obsessed with. But recently, I've been having some conversations about whether being obsessed is a good thing or a bad thing, and I want to share these new perspectives with you. In this episode, I talk about two opposing views on being obsessed, and then share my conclusion about how we, as entrepreneurs, should treat our businesses and our lives to set ourselves up for success. This is a juicy conversation that I really think will give you a new take on what it means to be obsessed with your life!     In this episode, we cover… Two opposing viewpoints on what it means to be obsessed The energy you need to succeed as an entrepreneur The importance of focusing on your business while not neglecting your life The scale of obsession (and when it gets unhealthy) My conclusion on whether being obsessed is a good or bad thing     Quotes "The excitement, the enthusiasm, that type of all-in energy - it fuels you. It pushes you forward. It keeps you intrigued and interested, and that's what fuels finding creative ideas and innovative solutions."   "Being obsessed in a healthy way is absolutely what will drive you towards success and allow you laser-focus on great achievements that many other people will never reach."     Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned Zach Prograb' post Brad Stulberg's post

In this episode we sit down with Ana Kinkela - a nervous system business mentor - to discuss how to integrate nervous system expansion work as an entrepreneur to help you grow to a whole new level.   Ana Kinkela is a somatic business mentor for driven, visionary women who are here to create a legacy. She supports women to heal the receiving wound with money and guides them to expand with the power of nervous system business growth™️. She is the creator of the Soulbodied Method, an integrative somatic healing and coaching approach that teaches established coaches, healers and mentors how to integrate the nervous system into their work in the world. Ana has over 15 years of experience facilitating transformation and healing in the nervous system as both a therapist and a coach. She currently lives in Australia with her husband, and loves books, chocolate and traveling the world.    In this episode, we cover… How to integrate the nervous system into business growth The connection between mindset and the body Practices to sit with expansive feelings How nervous system work can change our relationship with money Expanding your zone of safety without burnout   Our Favorite Quotes from this episode: “Even the heavy emotions that you have, like some of the shadow pieces that come up - If you just actually feel them in your body versus process them in your head, they move through you really naturally.”   “You have to dance on your edges to be able to create expansion because if you never get uncomfortable, then your zone of safety and your nervous system doesn’t shift and change.”   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Ana's Links: Ana’ Website  Ana’s Instagram Ana’s Future Self Meditation