The Self-Employed Life

There's a delicate balance between work life and personal life. If you have too much of one and not the other it can make you feel depressed, lonely, and uninspired. Some people put work before their loved ones, and this causes them to run into a rut. You lose out on that much needed break to develop the love you can spread across all aspects of your life. Don't stress though, you can easily find that balance that makes you a Creative Warrior in everything you pursue! Sheryl O'Loughlin joins us this week to discuss her amazing book "Killing it!" and the importance of work life balance. Sheryl is an successful Entrepreneur having been the CEO of Clif Bar, CEO of Plum Organics, and CEO of REBBL super herb beverages! WARRIOR OF CALM "We have to know that our self worth is deep. It's not about anything that anyone else tells us or our companies."-Sheryl O'Loughlin Highlights - If you don't believe with all of your heart and soul, you can't get investors and clients to believe as well. Entrepreneurs have to understand the dark side and realize they are not alone. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. All of our dreams can come true, but probably not at the same time. When your power of choice is taken away, that's when you feel off balance. It's important to know how to manage your business life for efficiency in all areas of life. Your self worth is not equal to your company. You need a life outside of work to have a break and return as a stronger creative warrior. Developing love with your family allows you to bring the love back into your work. Guest Contact - Sheryl's Website Sheryl's Book Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn Gifts - Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

We always seem to be encouraged to find our authenticity, our purpose, and our why on our own. Like it's solely our work to do. I explore and encourage the idea that maybe it's not our work to do in isolation. That in fact, perhaps we really find ourselves in the interplay of others. While we have an inclination of our "possible selves", it is aligning with where we belong that really brings our the most of what we're capable of being. That's the paradox. Do we bring our authenticity to others or do others bring out the authenticity in us? The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

Technology moves quickly, and is growing at an exponential rate. As entrepreneurs, or solopreneurs, how do we keep up? Startups and tech companies alike have been breaking the barriers we know with the tech industry. Tech companies aren't just exclusive to "techies" anymore. Shocking, isn't it? It's become all inclusive, extending to the right brainers as well, or as Scott Hartley calls them, the "Fuzzies." This week we discuss automation, self driving cars, and all other aspects of technology. Don't worry though, it's here to help us! Scott Hartley joins us this week to discuss his book "The Fuzzy and the Techie," (a Financial Times business book of the month!) as well as the world of automation. Scott is a venture capitalist, and has worked at companies such as Facebook and Google! STRUCTURING WARRIOR "Technology is about taking the new tools, and applying them to the old problems, meaningfully."-Scott Hartley Highlights - As right-brainers, we have to think more left brained in order to have successful businesses. The world needs both the Fuzzy, and the Techie. If you have multiple passions, nurture all of them. Chaos orients itself. You don't have to be one or the other; creative or technical. You can be both. Within 60% of jobs, 30% of our tasks can be "assisted" with via tech. Be optimistic -- technology assists us! Technology isn't perfect -- and won't be perfect. As Creative Warriors, we need to sell both the humanity and technology. It is the sweet spot for success. Do not fear technology! Guest Contact - Scott's Twitter Scott's Website Scott's Book The Fuzzy and the Techie: Why the Liberal Arts Will Rule the Digital World Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

When your marketing isn't working and getting you the results you want, I want you to consider what I call the 3 M's--money, market, and message. It's usually one of these three reasons why your offer isn't getting a response. Most of the time it's the message. I go through each of the 3 M's in detail for you. I even keep a post-it note on my computer that says "3 M's" to remind me to consider these three reasons when my marketing isn't working. The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

Being a leader takes a lot more than just telling people what to do. It's about accountability and impact. As individuals, we are capable of so much more than we could even imagine at times. We are all naturally polar with our personalities, and until we learn to own those sides, we won't be able to reach our true potential as leaders. We must be whole in order to help others or even help ourselves. Lolly Daskal joins us this week to discuss her latest book, "The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness." HERO WARRIOR "We are all capable of greatness, but some of us do not choose it."-Lolly Daskal Highlights - If you're influencing or impacting someone, you are a leader. The way to show up to be a leader, is to lead from within. We are always in a leadership role! Position yourself to receive. Truth tellers stand in their greatness. You have a choice in every moment. What you don't own, owns you. In order to be who you want to be, you have to own both sides of who you are. Which polarity will you stand in? Your greatness, or your gap? Guest Contact - Lolly's Twitter Lolly's Website Lolly's Books Preorder Lolly's book "The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness" before May 16th! Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn Gifts - Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing people being told they're too much. Or people believing they're too much because they've heard it their whole life. It seems to be very typical for us creative thinkers, groundbreakers, and trail blazers. Instead of letting others try to limit us, it's time we embrace it! The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

Our days can be long. Sometimes hard, tiring, and just plain exhausting. What makes you smile? When do you stop yourself throughout the day to take a moment and appreciate a small celebration? We can get caught up in what we've done wrong, or what we don't have, and we forget to take time to just smile about what we DO have. That's exactly why Ryan Esbjerg started "Flex Your Face." Ryan Esbjerg joins us to discuss his business "Flex Your Face" and his entrepreneurial journey. Ryan wants to give back to the community by spreading happiness and bringing those together to appreciate the small celebrations in life, as well as the big ones! WARRIOR OF GRATEFUL PATIENCE "Find a reason." -Ryan Esbjerg Highlights - "Flex Your Face" means to smile! The Flex Your Face mission is to ignite people's lives through the celebration of small moments in their day. The deepest relationships are in person, which is why Flex Your Face does community events! Flex Your Face University is their community development program. The quicker you get to what's working, the quicker you get to things in your personal life. When you smile, it helps you build momentum and get motivated. 100% of the profits go back to the people who purchase apparel. Whatever makes you happy is a good thing. It's okay for your goals and missions in life to be selfish. Guest Contact - Ryan's Twitter Flex Your Face's Website Flex Your Face's Facebook Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn Gifts - Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

As I'm writing my upcoming book, LINGO, I know I need to answer for you the very important question, "Why this book now?" What's makes this book relevant NOW? What do you need to know that's going to help you take your business into the future? In this Talking Stick, I share 4 differences between what got us here and what will get us to where we want to go in our businesses. With an important question for you at the end. The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

One of the most important rules in business: be authentic. But there is one equally as important in today's booming business world: stay relevant. Combine these two together, and your business could dominate the marketplace. How do we adapt to the mindset of consumers? How do we look at the business landscape as free range, instead of getting stuck in the habits of big business culture? Nicole Ertas joins us to discuss the difference between tethered brands and free range brands. Nicole is a recognized Global Brand Strategist who has helped build some of the world's most powerful brands! Don't believe me? Ask Jim Beam, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson...the list goes on. Nicole is also an author; her latest book is "Free Range Brands." WARRIOR OF LIGHT "As we move through the world and we put ourselves out there and encounter resistance, if you can continue to recognize not to take things personally, then I think that is something you can continue to carry you forward, rather than derail you." -Nicole Ertas Highlights - What defines the distinction between a tethered brand and a free range brand is control and setting yourself up to let go. Big clients are now trying to emulate the small brands. Relevance has to be dynamic and re-imagined, constantly changing. If you're just authentic, you become boring. Be authentic, and be relevant. Free range brands balance both of these factors. How can we allow the desire to influence to be a part of the purpose we are building? It's a very long road to building brand equity. Identify and understand somethings purpose. Make your community the hero. Guest Contact - Nicole's Twitter Free Range Brand's Website Free Range Brand's Twitter Nicole's Book Free Range Brands Resources - Masterclass: Learn how to attract the RIGHT customers that value what you do and pay you what you're ACTUALLY worth! In the Masterclass, I reveal the one strategy that made me millions so that you can have the business of your dreams and work ONLY with your RIGHT CLIENTS! Click here to register or text Warrior to number 33444 to sign up today. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn Gifts - Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

Just like a treasured family recipe, your special sauce is a combination of ingredients. I go over them one at a time so you can consider each ingredient and what makes your special sauce. This can become a real "selling" point for yourself. What you're uniquely qualified for. As I say in the podcast, "You have to own it to give it away." The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Masterclass: Learn how to attract the RIGHT customers that value what you do and pay you what you're ACTUALLY worth! In the Masterclass, I reveal the one strategy that made me millions so that you can have the business of your dreams and work ONLY with your RIGHT CLIENTS! Click here to register or text Warrior to number 33444 to sign up today. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn