

The Self-Employed Life
Jeffrey Shaw
The Self-Employed Life Podcast (formerly Creative Warriors) provides business and personal development strategies for self-employed business owners that create sustainable success.
A community of self-employed and small business owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and ambitious individuals that need creative solutions in business. Being self-employed and a business Warrior is a mindset, a spirit and a challenge. We need a different way of doing business. This is business with a soul.
We discuss marketing, branding, productivity, mindset, building meaningful relationships with customers and living a fulfilling life. In the self-employed life, it's all personal.
Small business consultant, business coach for entrepreneurs, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, host Jeffrey Shaw, interviews bestselling authors and experts who will change your way of thinking and provide practical ideas that you can apply directly in your life and business. Two episodes each week- one content-rich interview with an expert and Coaching Break offers a 15-minute break to receive coaching from your host.
A community of self-employed and small business owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and ambitious individuals that need creative solutions in business. Being self-employed and a business Warrior is a mindset, a spirit and a challenge. We need a different way of doing business. This is business with a soul.
We discuss marketing, branding, productivity, mindset, building meaningful relationships with customers and living a fulfilling life. In the self-employed life, it's all personal.
Small business consultant, business coach for entrepreneurs, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, host Jeffrey Shaw, interviews bestselling authors and experts who will change your way of thinking and provide practical ideas that you can apply directly in your life and business. Two episodes each week- one content-rich interview with an expert and Coaching Break offers a 15-minute break to receive coaching from your host.
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Feb 1, 2017 • 42min
262: Michael E. Gerber- Beyond The E-Myth: Go Big, Go Bigger!
We talk about creativity all the time, but what does it really mean to be creative? How do we really push at boundaries and stay creative when we need our jobs and incomes to be stable? Finding creativity and balance is one of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur. Michael E. Gerber is an innovator, entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. He is the author of 29 best-selling E-Myth books, the original of which has been named a WSJ #1 Business Book of All Time. Michael is the originator of the small-business coaching industry, starting his work back in 1976. He's talking with us about the amazing potential of creativity, the four personalities of entrepreneurs, and how to go beyond your comfort zones. Later in our conversation, Michael digs into what it means to create our way through problems, and how to access your creative warrior within. CREATOR WITHIN WARRIOR "Everyone has a creator within."-Michael E. Gerber Highlights - We are less creative than we can possibly imagine. Creativity is going beyond anything you have ever done before. Look for a chief aggravator to make you uncomfortable and push you into further creativity. Get in touch with the reality of your own mortality. Create your way through fear. Don't let your past success and failures define how you imagine your future. Create systems that anyone can duplicate, so that your model is scalable and simple. Creating a job for yourself is not the same as creating an enterprise. Have a mission and a purpose for your business, not just a dream. Guest Contact - Michael's Website Michael's Twitter Michael's Books The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 30, 2017 • 12min
261: Talking Stick- How To Keep Going
We all face challenging times. Persistence is one of the greatest attributes in being successful. In this episode, I offer specific ideas and strategies to help you to keep going. Because you must. You have much to offer and any challenging time is just temporary. It might be because of a loss, difficulties, or even too much of good thing causing you to wonder how you're going to keep going. This will show you how to keep going. 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. Getting your point across in business can be tricky. Grammarly uses a browser extension to check your text for spelling and grammatical errors anytime you write something online to help you avoid mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates. Get access to your own private editor 24/7! Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Music by Jawn

Jan 28, 2017 • 44min
260: Sam Bennett- Don't Look Back or Forward--Start Right Where You Are
There's something very calming and accepting about the idea to just start where you are. Especially at this early part of the year, when we've set big goals for the year ahead, and maybe even judged ourselves for how the last year ended. To start where you are is full of acceptance and permission to be okay with where you are, right now. In doing so, I believe you set the stage for a productive year full of exciting changes and are more likely to reach your goals. Wherever you're at today, let's just start with where you are. Sam Bennett is the author of "Start Right Where you Are," and "Get it Done." She created the Organized Artist Company, to help creative people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She's a writer, actor, teacher, and creativity productivity specialist, who has counseled thousands of artists and entrepreneurs on their way to success. WARRIOR OF ACCEPTANCE "What can your hands touch right now that will make a difference for you"-Sam Bennett Highlights - "Start Right Where you Are" is more about the inner game of creativity Don't locate your happiness in the future, start with right now If everything you want is right around the corner, where is the corner? Since there's only one life, it must be the right one What is the tiny one degree shift you can do right now to move closer to your goals? Feeling overwhelmed is a choice, it is a decision you are making You have an obligation to train your clients how to treat you Be available and reliable, but not infinitely available Everything that looks like a problem, or a screw up, or something bad, is in fact an invitation and an opportunity Guest Contact - Sam's Website Sam's Books Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 25, 2017 • 41min
259: Chris Myers- Financial Strategies From Start-Up to Exit
Get ready to learn smart, practical tips in managing the finances of your business, from start up, to your exit strategy. We're diving in to everything from bootstrapping to bank loans, from managing your debt, to managing your data. These are the financial essentials that will help you think big about your small business. Chris Myers is the co-founder and CEO of Bodetree.com, a leading financial management solution for small businesses and startups. He's also a columnist for Forbes magazine, and a frequent contributor to MSNBC. He recently published his first book, "Enlightened Entrepreneurship". WARRIOR OF FAITH "Not all needs are created equally"-Chris Myers Highlights - Writing helps to clarify your thinking and keep things straight in your mind The reality of finances is that it's more of a behavior than a specific plan Start with a 24 month forecast, but revisit it weekly or monthly You'll always be thinking and adjusting your plan, it will hardly be set in stone There is a plan, but behavior drives the plan Try to produce as much as you can on your own --when starting a startup Do as much yourself as you possibly you can, because the minute you bring in a third party the clock starts Business owners need to start out with an idea of an exit in mind Do not go in with a misguided set of expectations Guest Contact - Chris's Website Bode Tree's Website Chris on Twitter Chris's Book Enlightened Entrepreneurship: How to start and scale your business without losing your sanity Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 23, 2017 • 7min
258: Talking Stick- Don't Let Your Environment Limit You
Ever feel like you're being held back by the situation you're in? Maybe it doesn't seem like you have the opportunities others may have. Or, feel limited by the resources around you? It may be that you are letting your environment limit you. In this episode, we explore how our physical environments can limit us as well as our mindsets and false beliefs. Think beyond boundaries, Warriors! There's a big world out there for you to explore. 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. Getting your point across in business can be tricky. Grammarly uses a browser extension to check your text for spelling and grammatical errors anytime you write something online to help you avoid mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates. Get access to your own private editor 24/7! Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Music by Jawn

Jan 21, 2017 • 42min
257: David Hoffeld- Create Positive Customer Interactions by Understanding How to Sell
Many entrepreneurs, particularly creatives, are uncomfortable with selling. What if you thought about selling differently, so that it didn't feel like selling at all? What if you had a system to guide you? And what if you could selling into your most generous act of all? It's all possible. How you ask? David holds those answers ahead. David Hoffeld is the CEO and Chief Sales Trainer of the Hoffeld Group. He's pioneered a revolutionary sales approach, based on neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioral economics, that radically increases sales. David is the author of the groundbreaking book "The Science of Selling." A sought after sales, thought leader, and speaker, David works with small and medium businesses to fortune 500 companies, showing them how to align their sales behaviors, and how the brain naturally forms buying decisions. Because of the results his insights generate, David is a sales and leadership contributor to Fast company, and has been featured in Fortune, US News, and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Investor's Business Daily, CBS Radio, Fox News Radio, and so much more! WARRIOR OF CONFIDENCE "When risk is high, trust is low."-David Hoffeld Highlights - Hoffeld Group looks at multiple different scientific factors and apply it into the real world of sales The science behind it matters because most of the behavior sales people do, regularly conflicts with this science 63% of salespeople display behavior that gets in the way of a sale, with only 37% being consistently effective Focus on your buyers and the way they think We can either guess our way to success, or we can rely on this science This science helps you better serve others, thus creating sales The foundation of selling is influence The beginning of innovation is deconstructing Heuristics are little rules our brains follow, and how we make rapid choices Guest Contact - David's Website David on Twitter David's Book The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 18, 2017 • 37min
256: Joseph Michelli- How to Improve Your Business
Creating an exceptional and unique customer experience may be one of the best differentiators of your business today. It can help you stand out in your market, your industry, or even in the world, if that's what you choose. In today's episode, plan on learning lessons from the leading Customer Service brands in the world, Mercedes Benz. Joseph Michelli is an internationally sought after speaker, author, and organizational consultant with a focus on the total customer experience. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately, in all aspects of their lives. Dr. Michelli is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times number one bestselling author. His latest book is "Driven to Delight", delivering world class experience that Mercedes Benz way. Joseph has written about other notable brands, such as Starbucks, Zappos, and Ritz-Carlton. He was named one of the top ten thought leaders in customer service by Global Gurus, and having journeyed with a close family member through a six year battle with breast cancer, Dr. Michelli is committed to social causes associated with curing cancer, as well as world hunger. WARRIOR OF HUMILITY "Human beings are really capable of some extraordinary things in service one to the next."-Joseph Michelli Highlights - Exceptional customer services is not relegated to just high end brands Keep the customer experience pleasurable, without a lot of pain points It's not about the best in your industry anymore, customers are comparing you to every experience they've had Get inspired by other larger companies if you're a smaller business. LEAD. Listen. Empathy. Add Value. Delight Ask follow up questions. Challenge assumptions Great customer experiences are emotionally engaging. Use empathy! Take your loyal customers first Figure out who you want to attract, and what they're attracted to right now Guest Contact - Joseph's Website Joseph on Twitter Joseph's Book Driven to Delight: Delivering World-Class Customer Experience the Mercedes-Benz Way Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 14, 2017 • 34min
255: Tiisetso Maloma- Nip Anxiety in the Bud with Creativity
To be an entrepreneur is to expect a certain amount of anxiety. Anxiety that can be an indicator that you're playing it big, or anxiety that can be debilitating and block your creativity. We're going to break it down to make sure that your anxiety doesn't defeat your creativity, and how creativity can defeat anxiety. Tiisetso Maloma has written extensively about entrepreneurship, anxiety, creativity, and self improvement. He's the author of four books, including "The Anxious Entrepreneur," "Anxiety Defeats Creativity, Creativity Defeats Anxiety." He describes himself as a serial doer, and is the creator of the EBC business model, which is the essential business components checklist. Tiisetso is coming to us from South Africa, where he resides. ELEPHANT WARRIOR "You're going to feel the anxiety, do it anyways."- Tiisetso Maloma Highlights - Most entrepreneurs get anxious over failure Creativity can help us overcome our anxiety! If you taking a step back and thinking creatively of ways to improve your business, you can find better solutions We forget to give ourselves credit for how much we do If you catch yourself in a rut, get up and do something about it! Start early! It enables you to get a lot done before you go into your day There are different levels of stress! Some stress inspires us, some hinders us Entrepreneur anxiety doesn't necessarily need to go away, you just need to manage it to become your productive best Not all things you do at a high level will succeed -- and that's okay! Guest Contact - Tiisetso's Website Tiisetso on Twitter and Facebook Tiisetso's Linkedin Tiisetso's Books The Anxious Entrepreneur: Anxiety Defeats Creativity - Creativity Defeats Anxiety Forget The Business Plan Use This Short Model: EBC Business Model Tales of an African Entrepreneur: The Best Of Township Biz Fastrack Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 11, 2017 • 51min
254: Larry Robertson- The Art of Learning Creative Language
What is the difference between the right and left side of the brain? We're going to take a very left brain look at the right side of the brain to understand the nature of creativity and figure out what creates breakthrough ideas, the creative process, and how we can learn to speak the language of creativity. Today we're going to learn what strategies to take on in order to accomplish the language of creativity, and how to apply it to your everyday life. Larry Robertson is an eight time award winning author of "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and Its Moment in Human Progress." His latest book is "The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity." He is the founder of two ventures, one for profit, and one non-profit. He is a highly respected thought leader in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, advising individuals and organizations across a broad spectrum. Larry's a graduate of Stanford University and NorthWestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a former agile professor of entrepreneurship at Georgetown University. WARRIOR of Humor "The most inspirational things for me consist of two things: they're powerful now, and they become more powerful in time"- Larry Robertson Highlights - Be playful! Press the edges of your comfort zones Strive for the impossible so you can make them real tomorrow Learning creativity is like learning a new language. In order to move forward in any meaningful way you have to have a balance between the two: creativity and orderly Every interaction, even with the same client, is never the same. There is always a new element A breakthrough space is a space you create Practice noticing: notice things you may have not seen before We tend to think of creativity in terms of the output Guest Contact - Larry's Website Larry on Twitter and Facebook Larry's Linkedin Larry's Books A Deliberate Pause The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. 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.

Jan 9, 2017 • 8min
253: Talking Stick- How Business is Like Dating
Let's have a little fun and compare business to dating! You might be surprised how many similarities there are. I talk about blind dates, giving it all away too quick, rushing to get a commitment, and even when to break up. Over the years, I often make comparisons to dating with my coaching clients because when you can make it personal, you make it real. Enjoy this light-hearted and helpful episode! 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. Getting your point across in business can be tricky. Grammarly uses a browser extension to check your text for spelling and grammatical errors anytime you write something online to help you avoid mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates. Get access to your own private editor 24/7! Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Music by Jawn


