Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

Barbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into a billion dollar business. She is a real estate mogul, investor and you may also know her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and life. Barbara talks through a pivotal Why Not Now? moment early on in her career. She also shares her advice to people navigating the bridge between leaving a job and starting a business, the one thing that her top 5 entrepreneurs all had in common when they started their businesses, why a quick decision is an intuitive decision, her top tips on time management and branding as well as one of the main reasons she doesn't invest in someone and so much more. Learn more about Barbara: https://www.barbaracorcoran.com/ Follow Barbara: https://www.instagram.com/barbaracorcoran/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Polina Veksler & Alexandra Waldman are the Co-Founders of Universal Standard; a customer-centric clothing brand providing access to quality fashion for all. They are changing the game for people who struggle to find quality clothes that fit. Not bad for two founders who knew nothing about the industry they were getting into. Polina & Alex share how powerful mixing your emotions with data can be in business. They also share why your ignorance can lead to innovation if you are focused on solving a problem for yourself and your customers, their thoughts on finding the perfect fit partner to help you, the question they always ask at the end of any decision making process & how the small changes you can make to peoples lives can be an entrepreneurial driving force. Learn more about Universal Standard: https://www.universalstandard.com/ Follow Universal Standard: https://www.instagram.com/universalstandard/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Recently Amy Jo asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for her. We decided to split the answers into 2 episodes. In this 2nd episode, Amy Jo answers your questions about strengthening your relationship with money, business & entrepreneurship. Amy Jo talks through fear, money & how they relate to your Why Not Now? ideas. She also discusses what she's learned about dealing with money in a business, figuring out what to charge, taking ownership of your finances, getting the feedback loop started & much more. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Kat Cole is the COO and President of Focus Brands, North America. After a string of career catapults at an early age working for Hooters, Kat dropped out of college as a 20 year old. Prior to her current role she was the Executive Vice President of Hooters & President of Cinnabon. In addition, she has since gone on to receive her MBA. In this episode Kat talks through her three part approach to saying yes and no without compromising your values. She also shares why truth is the ultimate leadership mirror, putting your ego aside to focus on customer experience, tactics you can use when you receive criticism and the importance of building trust. Learn more about Focus Brands: https://www.focusbrands.com/ Follow Kat: https://www.instagram.com/katcoleatl/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator and Founder of Emily McDowell & Friends; a greeting card and gift company that is innovating the industry. Emily was named one of Slate's 10 Designers Who Are Changing The World. In this episode, Emily shares two pivotal life moments that were the catalyst for her career shift from advertising into pursuing her passion. She talks through what you really need to think about before taking the leap and monetizing what brings you joy, the one thing that's applicable to all entrepreneurs and businesses as well as adapting quickly with a growing business. Emily also discusses a fresh view on innovation and how you can make an impact without the need for tech and silicon valley investors. Learn more about Emily: https://emilymcdowell.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyonlife/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Welcome to the world, baby Renegade! In true Renegade form, my son Lincoln Gray, decided to make his debut during a layover, while I was traveling alone, in Denver at 27 weeks. He came racing down the runway and into this world at a strapping 2 pounds, 3 oz. Lincoln delivered in the most natural (emergency) birth situation imaginable. Currently, he is doing very well for a micro-preemie. He'll be chillin' in the NICU for the next several months. This episode shares the story and journey of the most difficult and horrifying, yet joyful, weeks I've ever experienced. It shook us to our core. And it's been perfect. My husband and I created a few "rules of engagement" on the fly in order to get us through. We don't claim to have fully processed this situation or have any "lessons" yet I share what is working for us during an extremely challenging time. We are taking things one hour at a time. Lincoln is being cared for & doted on by one of the most incredible NICU expert teams & operations in the Nation at UCHealth. We couldn't be in a better place. A few days prior to my pre-term labor, we were snowed in via a blizzard in the forest with closed roads. You can follow Lincoln's progress on social media via #BabyLincolnLogs. Thank you to everyone who has sent positive energy and love our way. We have received them and they're working! Welcome earth-side, Renegade Lincoln Gray! To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Recently we asked the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group if they had any questions for Amy Jo about business, social media and navigating their Why Not Now? ideas. The response was overwhelming. We've decided to answer all of your questions over two episodes. A lot people are feeling stuck with social media; wondering why their audience isn't growing or engaging more. So, in this first episode, Amy Jo tackles your questions on Social Media and she provides a new lens for this space to help you enjoy the time you spend connecting. Amy Jo covers the two questions you need to ask yourself to level-set, setting your intentions and goals, vanity metrics and the metrics that actually matter, changing your relationship with social media, the golden rule of social, how to identify your value to your audience, getting back on track when you aren't seeing engagement and much more. To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Emily Schromm is a personal trainer, entrepreneur & inventor. Since participating in MTV's Real World at 20 years old, Emily, now 30, has founded 5 companies serving multiple industries. In this episode Emily talks about psychotic ambition in entrepreneurship; what that means & transitioning into a healthier place. She also shares the hardest of part of entrepreneurship, resilience through failure, tips on delegating & leveraging your community to build a team of like minded people who believe in the work they do. Learn more about Emily: https://emilyschromm.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschromm/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Jessica Mendoza is a true modern day pioneer. She is the first woman in history to serve as a nationally televised analyst for Major League Baseball. She is also an Olympic gold and silver medalist, former Pro-Softball Player, Entrepreneur and Mother. In this episode Jessica shares a pivotal Why Not Now? moment that was the catalyst for her diving headfirst into her career. Jessica also talks through why we should say yes & figure out the details later, the power of "Now", dealing with negativity & understanding what our nerves really mean. Follow Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessmendoza2/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Molly Bloom's story is like no other. She has experienced the highest of high's & the lowest of lows, but Molly's resilience is second to none. Molly talks through realizing that by leveraging & marketing her unique story, she could reinvent her life for the better. Molly also shares her advice to people who have failed & need to come back stronger, as well as the antidote to anxiety when things don't work out & some of the best advice on networking & building community you're ever likely to hear. Learn more about Molly: https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/molly-bloom/ Follow Molly: https://www.instagram.com/immollybloom/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades