Wisepreneurs Podcast: Independent Professionals Building Expertise

In this conversation with business coach Mark Elliott, he offers tips for entrepreneurs over 50 starting new ventures.He outlines the unique challenges they face in learning technology and finding passion.Mark advises focusing on lifestyle desires, tracking spending, outsourcing tasks, and self-care for energy.He co-founded Startup School for Seniors with Suzanne Noble, a previous podcast guest, to support older entrepreneurs with coaching and community.Mark encourages older entrepreneurs to believe in themselves, try new things, and find meaning.The Startup School for Seniors https://www.startupschoolforseniors.com/self-directedMark's website ww.arrestedart.comIf you would like a conversation with Mark about coachinghttps://www.arrestedart.com/bookme Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes back Lisa-Marie Cabralli, a former actress and digital nomad pioneer. She first appears on episode nine of the podcast.Lisa Marie shares updates on her journey since her last appearance on the show, including completing her PhD in literature and publishing another novel.She discusses how her literary studies now influence her life coaching business and shares her visions for the future of work and creativity.Take advantage of this insightful conversation with a true Renaissance woman.Lisa-Marie's Website: http://www.lisamariecabrelli.comSubstack where I am releasing my new novel chapter by chapter: http://www.thestoryjourneys.comThe VIP sign-up page for my new course: https://heroinesadventure.ck.page/65f77fe93eAs mentioned on the podcastTana https://tana.inc/Roam Research https://roamresearch.com/This was the course that Lisa-Marie took for ChatGPThttps://aicontentreactor.com/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Meet Lisa Ross-Marcus, a seasoned executive coach from Amsterdam who empowers women leaders.Her intriguing journey, from the performing arts to entrepreneurship, underpins her fresh, innovative approach to coaching.Lisa specializes in navigating career transitions and enhancing leadership skills, assisting professionals in various fields to meet their professional goals.Outside her coaching role, Lisa passionately champions women in business. She fosters growth and empowerment through active participation in mentoring programs.But her unique blend of kinaesthetic sensibility, artistic creativity, and top-tier coaching skills sets Lisa apart.She's more than a coach; she's a haven and a catalyst for change, dedicated to unlocking her clients' full potential.Lisa Ross-Marcus: Redefining the landscape of executive coaching and leadership development.Show NotesPerforming Arts in Paris and EuropeEmpowering women in STEM.Discovering a niche market.Multicultural wedding ceremonies.Take care of yourself.Becoming a leader.Becoming a professional coach.Being bold in job applications.What does confidence mean?Negative self-talk and entrepreneurship.Supporting Female Entrepreneurs.Focusing on what gives energy.Alignment and exploring values.Connect with LisaWebsite: www.in-coaching.nlLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-ross-marcus-19879213/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Join us for an enlightening chat with Matt Dowling, the innovative architect behind the thriving Freelancer Club.Matt's journey to creating a successful community of helpful and supportive freelancers was born from adversity. With around 60,000 members, the club reshapes the typical freelance narrative.Their campaign to end exploitative unpaid work, #NoFreeWork, has made huge headway, and Matt Dowling has become one of the leading voices in the creative freelance sector.With invaluable guidance and hard-earned practical insights, this must-listen podcast promises to redefine your perspective on freelancing.Show NotesLinksEmpowering Freelancers With The Skills To Succeed. Access Masterclasses, Resources, Community & Jobs to build a sustainable freelance career.freelancerclub.netDefine, empower & prepare the next generation of freelancersRise Freelancer Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Metabolic health, strength training, and nutrition for women over 60, from a health coach who spent 33 years as a professional dancer. Krisna Hanks is a certified health coach and LCHF/keto nutrition advisor with an MSc in Kinesiology and MBA, and author of Finding Lifestyle Sanity. After three decades dancing professionally in the US and Europe, she transitioned to health coaching, bringing the discipline and body knowledge that performing arts demand. Krisna explains why metabolic health is the foundation of self-care for experienced professional womenWhy protein intake matters more than most women realise, and why strength training is a necessary investment for aging wellShe also makes the case that finite careers like dance teach you to acquire multiple skills — teaching, choreography, personal training — that prepare you for reinvention. For independent professionals whose cognitive vitality depends on physical foundations, this episode delivers specific, actionable health strategies. Wisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice."As mentioned in this podcastBenjamin Bickman Why We Get Sick and What We Can Do About ItDr Georgia EdeDr Ted NaimanDr Donald LaymanTo find out more about Krisna visit:https://www.square1wellness.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/krisnahanks/https://twitter.com/Square1Wellnesshttps://www.instagram.com/square_1_wellness/?next=%2Fhttps://www.canyonranch.com/integrative-wellness-approach/experts/krisna-hanks/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I speak with Jon Younger, a writer at Forbes, on the freelance revolution. We talk about agile talent, the future of work, and Jon's background as a human resources-oriented management consultant. John shares his insights on how the world of work is changing, being a freelancer and how companies need to adapt to the new reality of freelancing, remote work and the gig economy.Timestamps[00:01:41] The blended, flexible workforce. [00:04:10] Bootstrapping and profitability. [00:09:53] Freelancing platforms and regional communities. [00:13:19] Freelancing is lumpy. [00:17:31] Freelancers' strengths and weaknesses. [00:20:32] Freelancing challenges and education. [00:23:55] History of Freelancing. [00:28:48] Economic opportunity for remote work. [00:34:11] Future-proofing your skills. [00:38:09] Freelancing as you age. [00:40:14] Freelancing as a seasoned person. [00:44:47] Appealing to Young People.Jon can be found on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-younger-phd-57a41455/His Forbes articles are listed herehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyounger/?sh=326dd1b6516bHis Book: Agile Talent: How to Source and Manage Outside Experts can be found on Amazon Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

During this podcast, Suzanne discusses her successful career journey. She began as a singer in a travelling group and progressed to television production, public relations, a baby sling business, and running a startup school. She also talks about how technology has changed how businesses are set up and the opportunities available to people.[00:01:28] Restarting a singing career.[00:04:20] Sex Advice for Seniors.[00:07:45] Niche marketing strategies.[00:12:09] Importance of understanding your customer.[00:15:27] Sustainable Fashion in Business.[00:21:21] Confidence as a barrier.[00:22:30] Older workers in the workplace.[00:28:13] Positive representation of aging.[00:31:14] Enough money for self-employment.[00:34:13] Building a following on social media.[00:36:53] Ageism and vitality.[00:41:06] Portfolio careers.https://suzannenoble.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannenoble/https://twitter.com/_suzannenoblehttps://suzannenoblesings.com/https://www.startupschoolforseniors.com/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Mary-Clare Switz is a bookkeeping expert with international experience who loves using Xero accounting software for her work. She has worked in her family's business in Australia and the US.Mary-Clare emphasizes the importance of using the right software solutions and shares insights on managing her business effectively and her role in helping clients grow and evolve their businesses.Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-clare-switz/Websitehttps://biscuitbiz.com.au/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/biscuitbusinessservices Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, known as Lap Top Lisa, left corporate life in America in 2006 and started a location-independent eCommerce company with $500 and a book on building a Yahoo Store. This grew significantly, allowing her to retire at a young age when she sold it. From 2008 she spread her time between homes in The Bahamas, Italy, Scotland, and US. We talk about a range of topics, her business, her novels, her PhD in Literature and her course on Magical Academic Note Taking, which is where I came across Lisa.Web https://www.laptoplifelisa.com/Magical Note Taking https://www.roamforresults.com/Twitter @LaptopLifeLisaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laptoplifelisa/Lisa's Novels https://www.amazon.com/Books-Lisa-Marie-Cabrelli/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Mark Goulston coined the term surgical empathy after 25 years working with suicidal patients, developing a listening method that goes deeper than clinical protocol and became the foundation for his book Just Listen, translated into 28 languages.Mark explains why most people listen to respond rather than to understand, and what changes when you listen for what someone is actually searching for beneath the words. He covers the difference between clinical empathy and surgical empathy, why building genuine trust is rare in professional settings, and how the same listening discipline he used with suicidal patients applies directly to coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals. The episode includes his framework for turning a business conversation into a relationship of service, and why seeing the potential in someone, the Michelangelo Mindset, is as relevant to business practice as it is to psychiatry.Wisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice.Mark Goulston died on 30 December 2023. This conversation, originally released July 2022, was recorded twice. The first session I forgot to press record. Without hesitation, Mark agreed to do it again the following week. That is exactly who he was. If you have not heard this episode, now is the time.Defeating Self-Defeat audio courseMark's books are available on Amazon Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter