The Fearless Business Podcast

Kris Ward is the leading authority in building your business by building your team.  Kris is the founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy.  She helps entrepreneurs create their W.I.N Team (what is next) team using her signature Super Tool Kits so you can get your Idea to execution and make your ambitions come alive!! 

After the loss of her husband, Kris returned full-time to her work as a marketing strategist.  She was thankful to see that her business had not only survived her absence but was thriving.

Now, Kris has completely changed the landscape for entrepreneurs by sharing the successful practices that allowed her absence.  

Kris has been interviewed by one of the original sharks from Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington, and ABC’s The Secret Millionaire - James Malinchak.  She has been featured on award winning podcasts, radio and TV shows.

You can hear Kris on her own podcast - Win The Hour Win The Day, where she has engaging conversations with dynamic guests covering a variety of business topics so you can get to your next win now! 

What will be discussed on today’s show:  

• Team Building
• Building a business and not with the grind
• What is the 60 /40 rule and how it can save your business
• What the 3 -D’s are and why they are so important

Free Masterclass

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Win The Hour Win The Day

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How to get hold of Kris: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswardbuildyourteam/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/krisward
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kriswardlive/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/krisward.ca

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Called a “web marketing guru” by the New York Times, the Story of how Marcus Sheridan was able to save his swimming pool company, River Pools, from the economic crash of 2008 has been featured in multiple books, publications, and stories around the world and is the centrepiece to his best-selling book, They Ask You Answer, which has been named “One of the 5 Best Marketing Books of All Time” by Book Authority.

Today, Sheridan is a highly sought-after global speaker and consultant in the digital sales and marketing space, working with hundreds of businesses and brands alike to achieve their potential in a rapidly evolving marketplace, ultimately helping them to become the most trusted voice in their perspective industry.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• They ask you answer
• content marketing
• digital sales and marketing trends
• virtual selling 

Most business owners I meet are drowning in overwhelm, a never-ending to-do list, a sense of always being a day (or more) behind. The truth? It’s not just about hustling harder or stacking up more tactics. It’s about shifting your mindset to get ahead, not just caught up, but a full day ahead.

Out of Overwhelm: The “Day Ahead” Mindset

Let’s face it: when your brain is swimming with unfinished tasks, it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. The first step is to clear the mental clutter. Grab a piece of paper and spend at least 15 minutes dumping every task, thought, and “I should do this” out of your head and onto the page. It might feel overwhelming at first (the last time I did this, my list hit 453 items, yikes!), but that’s where the magic starts.

Now, don’t stop there. The secret is to immediately process your list instead of letting it loom larger. Next to each item, mark it with:

• N for things you can do Now (takes less than five minutes),
• S for things to Schedule (must be done soon, say within a week),
• D for Delegate (stuff someone else could do),
• and L for Later (not urgent, can wait).

Suddenly, that mountain of overwhelm starts to look climbable. You move from reactive firefighting to proactive progress, because, as any successful entrepreneur will tell you, business growth starts with mindset, not just mechanics. 

Let’s be honest: when it comes to pricing, most business owners get cold feet. You might wonder, “What if my clients say no? What if this all blows up in my face?” These are normal questions, after all, we only start thinking about the risks when we’re actually serious about investing in ourselves and our businesses.

But here’s the deal: your clients have the same questions. They’re already vetting you, weighing the pros and cons, and trying to figure out what could go wrong. If you’re not willing to address their concerns and be transparent about your value, they’ll move on to someone who will. There’s no middle ground, either you’re open and honest about your pricing and what you offer, or you risk losing potential clients for good.

So, we help you get comfortable not just with higher prices, but with confidently communicating your value, because if you’re not, your competitors are more than happy to have that conversation. 3. And finally LEAD FLOW, we show you how to get leads and convert them at your higher price point.

Why Laughter and Humor Matter in Business

Let’s face it, business isn’t all spreadsheets, sales pitches, and late-night caffeine runs. Injecting laughter and a bit of humor into your daily routine can actually fuel your professional growth and personal happiness. Here’s how:

• Breaks Down Barriers: Whether you’re closing deals or running team meetings, a well-timed joke or a shared laugh smooths over awkward moments and helps build genuine connections.
• Boosts Creativity: Humor frees up your mind, sparks innovation, and helps you see challenges from a different angle, so you don’t just think outside the box, you give the box a top hat and call it Fred.
• Enhances Resilience: When the going gets tough (and in business, it inevitably does), people who can see the lighter side recover faster and motivate others to keep moving forward.
• Sets the Stage for Success: Let’s not forget energy, when you’re lighthearted and positive, others naturally gravitate toward you, making it easier to foster trust, cooperation, and those win-win situations.

In short, weaving humor into your business life isn’t just about having fun (though that’s an added bonus). It’s a strategic advantage that helps you lead, inspire, and thrive.

Why Your Response to Challenges Matters

Here’s the thing: curveballs are inevitable, markets crash, pandemics appear out of nowhere, and unexpected hurdles pop up all the time. But what truly sets successful business owners apart isn’t how many obstacles they face, but how they react to them.

When you recognize that you can’t always control external circumstances, but you can control your mindset and actions, suddenly the game changes. Your response, whether you choose to adapt, learn, and push forward or get stuck dwelling on what went wrong, directly shapes the future of both your life and your business.

For instance, while some entrepreneurs let fear slow them down during tough times, others use those same moments to innovate, rethink strategies, and emerge stronger. So, your ability to respond positively and proactively becomes your most powerful tool, often making the difference between stagnation and unstoppable growth.

How to get hold of Marcus: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSalesLion
Website: www.marcussheridan.com

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Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. 

Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. 

Bryan‘s interest and expertise are related to entrepreneurialism, small business growth, marketing and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenue to profitability and exit.

What will be discussed on today’s show: 

• Bryan’s Entrepreneurial Journey
• The Best Way to Grow a Tech Start-Up
• Challenges Faced Building a Business From Scratch
• Brian’s Book Recommendations For Starting, Growing and Selling Companies
• Staying Motivated Whilst Running a Business

How to get hold of Brian: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenpallawncare/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanclayton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourGreenPal
Pinterest: https://za.pinterest.com/yourgreenpal/_created/
Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/

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Gary Smith is the founder of Gary L. Smith, LLC. As a businessman and entrepreneur for over 45 years, Gary’s drive is to help businesses and individuals live happier, more fulfilled lives, create massive impact, and leave meaningful legacies. 

Through his diverse business career, Gary has consulted with and presented to people around the world. Whether developing a global technology plan for an international medical corporation, teaching the principles of strategic planning to a church board, conducting a seminar on team-building for the management staff of a continuing care retirement community, or helping a group of senior executives enhance their time management skills, Gary creates an atmosphere of passion and enthusiasm, combined with caring and insight, as he leads people to a new level of desire and equips them with the tools to succeed in the attainment of their goals. 

Gary is the author of several books, including his latest work – Purpose Driven Achievement: A common-sense approach to effectively using purpose, energy, planning, and execution to achieve your most ambitious business and personal dreams. 

Gary is a business consultant, business and personal coach, author, and a professional speaker.

What will be discussed on today’s show:  

• Profitability  
• Improving Business Performance 
• Productivity 
• Cost Reduction 
• Team Building and Leadership
• Customer Service 

Check out Gary’s recent release ‘Purpose Driven Achievement’

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How to get hold of Gary:  

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/smithgaryl 
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GaryLSmithLLC 
Instagram - www.instagram.com/gary_l_smith/ 
Website - www.GaryLSmith.com 

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In this special episode of the Fearless Business Podcast, I summarise the idea of a ‘money mindset’ and how you can use it to become more financially successful in your business.

Often, most of our fears around money and finances stem from the negativity we've associated it with as a child. Perhaps your parents couldn’t afford the finer things in life, or you were a witness to some financial turbulence. Either way, what has been installed into you is a negative money blueprint and throughout this episode, I show you how you can start to view money in a more positive light for yourself and for your business.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Pricing
• The Sales Cycle of Doom
• Mindset

To find out more about Fearless Business:

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Jennifer Louise Morley is a multi-award-winning public speaker, International number 1 bestselling Author in 6 countries, Inspirational change leader, CEO of Obsessions Salon, founder of The Successful Salon Club and Co-Founder of Level Up Business Academy; both global Academy’s training salon, small and medium business owners how to get their businesses visible, fully booked and celebrating real profit growth with a committed team around them.

Having spent over 16 years as a salon owner and mentor (increasing her last clients business by over 209%), Jennifer has worked with many businesses to develop clarity around who a business is and who they serve using a strong social media strategy to get the message out, turning entire teams into mini armies of marketers and pushing their brands further than ever before to get all tills ringing.

Jennifer has built two very successful businesses one in just 30 days using Instagram strategies to grow her client list. Now she’s on a mission to show 10 million business owners around the world how they can do it too.

What will be discussed on today’s show: 

• Business
• Marketing 
• Clubhouse

Successful Salon Podcast

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How to get hold of Jennifer: 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/TheSuccessfulSalonTeamTrainingRoom
 / www.facebook.com/groups/levelupbusinessacademy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennifer1ouise / www.instagram.com/obsessions.salon/

To find out more about Fearless Business: 

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Leaving the world of blue-chip sales in 2014, Alison Edgar set up her own business to work with entrepreneurs, start-ups and teams. According to Forbes magazine "90% of start-up businesses fail", Alison made it her mission to flip this statistic on its head and give every business a fighting chance.

Since being crowned ‘The Entrepreneurs Godmother’ by a plethora of the world's most successful entrepreneurs including Dragon’s Den and Apprentice winners. In recognition of her services to Entrepreneurship and Business, she was honoured with an MBE in 2020. She was also invited to attend the Queen’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and was twice named one of the UK’s Top Ten business advisers. Alison also regularly consults with Downing Street to give my opinions on the business landscape.

Alison’s debut book ‘Secrets of Successful Sales’, is an international best-seller, has been stocked in the Top 10 Business Books in WHSmith, and was featured in the Independent’s 2019 Top Business Books written by Women. 

What will be discussed on today’s show: 

• Women in business, women in success
• Achieving with dyslexia
• How do you get what YOU want?

How to get hold of Alison: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-edgar/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealisonedgar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonedgar/
Website: www.alisonedgar.com

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As a 25-year entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker & author, Todd Palmer, has made it his WHY to Improve Lives, by teaching, guiding & empowering entrepreneur’s, CEO’s and leaders on how to take the complex and make it simple regarding human capital. He guides them to adopt a growth mindset along while teaching them the necessary business skillset’s, to create a business & life by design.

Todd Palmer knows that growth happens only when we lean into the uncomfortable - and he knows from personal experience: Todd went from being a struggling entrepreneur with $600,000 in debt to making the INC 5000 (a record total of 6 times!) as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

What will be discussed on today’s show: 

• From Suck to Success: How this new book helps you figure out your mindset in order to design your Ultimate Life.
• Ditch your comfort zone: growth through authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability
• 5 keys to winning the battle for talent (and why employees are the #1 differentiator in your business)
• The parallels between the entrepreneurial mindset and a 12-step recovery program
• Fail Forward Leadership: the 4-step formula that successful leaders use to turn their “failures” into catalysts for success
• Why storytelling is a crucial first step whenever Todd meets a new coaching client

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How to get hold of Todd: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddpalmer1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddPalmer13
Twitter: https://twitter.com/toddpalmer
Website: www.extraordinaryadvisors.com

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Sandra Adae is an Executive and Transformational Coach who works with broadcasters that want to grow, retain and upskill talent. She best known as ‘Da Millenial Coach’ and is the host of her own podcast THE CORE. 

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• The value of a focused mindset
• Benefits of business coaching 
• What is Personal Development?
• Adaptability in the modern world
• When you start to feel you start to heal
• You need to tell money what to do
• What are the best coaching tools you can recommend (the Work by Byron Katie)

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How to get hold of Da Millenial Coach:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/da.millennial.coach/
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/DaMillennialC
Website: www.buzzsprout.com/1122458

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Today our guest is Dan Chan the Millionaires’ Mentalist. Buzzfeed profile him and called him “Silicon Valley’s Favorite Magician” He’s know for unconventional magic & illusions - including pickpocketing & hacking into iPhones. Daniel is a pre-IPO PayPal & magician who's pivoted to Zoom. He has performed over 300 virtual shows since March. 

His career is taking off! Last year alone he was featured on The Wall St. Journal, the Hustle, the Voyage LA. If that weren’t enough Business Insider and CNBC both featured him twice in 2020! Today he’s going to talk about he pivoted not only to Zoom but how he’s pivoted from Dan Chan the Magic Man, to Dan Chan “The Millionaires’ Mentalist.” And how he became one of the most in demand entertainers on Zoom. 

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• How Dan has translated his ‘Fearless Attitude’ into Business (Skydiving and Bungee Jumping)
• Hypnotic Marketing - the use of rhyming and alliteration
• How to get media mentions from mainstream outlets

How to get hold of Daniel:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danchanmagic/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/danchanmagic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/danchanmagic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/danchanmagic/
Websites: www.millionairesmentalist.com/

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KC Rossi is a serial entrepreneur who has scaled multiple 6 and 7-figure operations over the last 3 decades in business. She now helps female leaders do the same (without burning out). KC is a daily meditator on a mission to spread good vibes and believes that anything we desire is possible.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• How mindset is the key that unlocks your peak performance
• How the power of minimalism increases your productivity & joy
• How to avoid burnout and lead with ease
• Tips for unstoppable confidence to live an uncompromised life
• How to tap into heart wisdom to experience your highest potential & increase your global impact
• Dissolving limiting beliefs to clear the path to thriving success

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How to get hold of KC:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kcrossi/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KcRossiInc/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/my.coach.kc/
Websites: www.kcrossi.com

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Barbara Turley is an investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub - a business she started by accident that exploded in the space of 12 months to become one of the leading companies that recruits, trains, and manages virtual assistants for businesses who need to free up time and energy so they can go to the next level.

With a strong focus on customized training and ongoing career development, Barbara ensures that her team is trained in cutting-edge programs (like Hubspot, Ontraport, etc.) to best meet their clients’ unique needs in digital marketing, social media, personal assistant services, and administrative support. 

What will be discussed on today’s show: 

• How to confidently and successfully use virtual assistants to scale your business.
• Why outsourcing with virtual assistants is the new Lean Business Model
• How Barbara built a business and had a baby at the same time with high-quality virtual assistants
•  The 10 best productivity apps that you and your VA can use to get more done
•  When should you fire your virtual assistant?
• Think you only have 5 hours of work to delegate to a virtual assistant? Think again!
• The 5 reasons you fail with a virtual assistant - and how to fix it 

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The Virtual Hub - https://www.thevirtualhub.com/fearless/  

How to get hold of Barbara: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-turley-b6a981a/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVirtualHubLtd/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/virtualhubltd 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualhubltd/ 
Website: https://www.thevirtualhub.com/ 

To find out more about Fearless Business: 

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Stuart James has been a photographer since leaving school and specialises in capturing people. As an experienced creative photographer and videographer, Stuart works closely with companies to create imagery that directly speaks to their target market in an authentic way. 

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Power of personal connection - how to make your imagery connect and how to connect with your audience.
• How much of a photoshoot is about coaching and planning rather than pressing the button.
• Does tech really matter?
• How important is a multimedia approach to modern businesses?

How to get hold of Stuart:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stuartjamesphoto
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/emotiveeye.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/emotiveeyecom
Websites: www.stuartjamesphoto.co.uk / www.emotiveeye.co.uk

To find out more about Fearless Business:

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>> https://fearless.biz

After spending too many years in Corporate America, Lorraine Ball said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee. Today you can find her at Roundpeg, a digital agency in Carmel, Indiana, building smart marketing strategies for businesses who want to use internet marketing tools to grow.

Lorraine is also the host of More than a Few Words, a weekly, marketing conversation for business owners.

In her spare time, she loves to travel, and take photos. You can see her photos at lorraineball.com

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Why you should burn the boats’ - Starting a business, you have to be willing to commit to the process as if you were sailing to an island and burning the boats, giving yourself no way back
• User-Generated Content - tapping into your community by asking for ideas, images, contest submissions and reviews to boost your brand
• The eyes of a child - how to bring creative thinking back into your life and your business.

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How to get hold of Lorraine:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roundpeg/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/digitaltoolbox
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lorraineball
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lorrainefball
Website: www.digitaltoolboxin.com / www.roundpeg.biz / www.morethanafewwords.com

To find out more about Fearless Business:

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Tune in if you’re ready to pick up some hard-won insights and get actionable tips on taking your mindset, and your business, to the next level.

How Practical Tools and Systems Fuel Business Growth

Scaling your business isn’t about luck or hoping you stumble upon the magic formula. It’s about equipping yourself with the right tools and frameworks that turn chaos into clarity, especially as you hit those tricky milestones on the road to growth.

Think of it this way: every stage of scaling your business brings a fresh batch of challenges. Early on, it might be figuring out the right product-market fit, then wrestling with pricing, and later managing a growing team or streamlining operations. Having practical systems, whether it’s a simple project management tool like Trello, a customer relationship manager like HubSpot, or even a refined workflow checklist, helps you stay focused, measure your progress, and pivot when needed.

The best part? These systems provide structure without stifling creativity. They let you step back from the daily grind and actually work on your business, not just in it. Tools like the Business Model Canvas or EOS Traction Framework can help clarify your vision, set priorities, and get your team rowing in the same direction.

But remember, it’s all about implementing those tools with intention. The real magic happens when you regularly review, tweak, and customize them to fit the unique needs of your business as you grow. That way, every milestone, whether launching a new product, doubling your prices, or expanding your team, feels just a bit more manageable, and a lot more rewarding.

Why Setting High Standards Matters (and Why Cutting Yourself Some Slack Matters, Too)

Every successful business owner I know expects great things, of themselves and their business. Setting the bar high keeps you motivated, inspires innovation, and sends a clear signal to clients and your team about the quality you stand for. Think of it as the difference between sipping Starbucks coffee and choking down that stale office brew you swore you’d never accept again after escaping Corporate America.

But here’s the twist: Even when you aim high, life happens. Projects take detours, experiments flop, and sometimes Thursday feels like Monday in disguise. That’s perfectly normal. Setting ambitious goals pulls you forward, but beating yourself up for every missed mark will only zap your energy and creativity.

The better approach? Celebrate what you accomplish, learn from what didn’t work, and use those lessons to tweak your next move. Progress is rarely a straight line. So set those sky-high standards, but give yourself permission to be human on the days you fall a little short. Your future self, and your business, will thank you for it.

Building High-Performing Teams

So, what does it really take to build a high-performing team, the kind of group that gets things done, supports each other, and actually makes coming to work enjoyable? It’s a mix of chemistry, communication, and a dash of courage.

• Clear Goals & Shared Vision: Every team needs a sense of direction. High performers know what they're working toward and why it matters. Think less “herding cats” and more “rowing in the same direction.”
• Trust & Accountability: The best teams rely on each other. That means keeping promises, owning mistakes, and just generally not throwing anyone under the bus (even if you’re both running late to the same coffee-fueled brainstorm).
• Open Communication: Feedback flows freely, good, bad, and sometimes awkward. People feel safe to speak up, toss around wild ideas, or simply say, “I need help.”
• Diverse Talents & Perspectives: Bringing different strengths together is like adding both jazz hands and spreadsheets to a project. Magic happens.

If you’re looking to nudge your business in this direction, start by clarifying goals with your team and listening more than you talk. Encourage everyone (including yourself) to experiment, try new things, celebrate wins, and actually learn from the inevitable flops.

High-performing teams don’t show up by accident, they’re built with intention, trust, and just enough playfulness to keep things interesting.

The Power of Company Culture

• Why it matters: Building a strong culture isn’t about one person taking on the world, it’s about creating an environment where everyone thrives. When business owners resist the urge to micromanage and instead empower their teams, something amazing happens: people step up. They take initiative. Creativity flourishes and problem-solving becomes a group sport.
• What this means for your business: Instead of carrying the weight alone, you’ll find your team generating fresh ideas, shouldering responsibilities, and genuinely caring about your company’s success. Think of it like a jazz band, each player has their own part to play, yet together, you create music you could never make solo.
• Bonus: This approach doesn’t just boost productivity; it breeds loyalty, reduces burnout, and makes the workplace a lot more enjoyable (and who doesn’t want to look forward to Mondays?).

By nurturing a collaborative culture, you’re not just building a business, you’re creating a community eager to help you grow.

Andrew Barry is the Program Director of The Course Creator Fellowship for On Deck and owner of Curious Lion. He has been a ghostwriter for some of the top corporate training programs and online courses for the past 15 years. He believes in a democratized future of online education that is built on transformational courses created by hands-on practitioners. He lives in NYC with his wife and young son.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• How he got into online courses
• Why the ‘Time is Now’ for online courses and what is so important about them
• His work on Transformational Online Courses and what one entails
• How the fellowship for Course Creators fits into the On Deck Ecosystem
• His vision for On Deck Course Creators

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How to get hold of Andrew:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/training-development-and-lead-generation/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Bazzaruto
Website: www.curiouslionlearning.com

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After growing his digital marketing agency into a 7-figure agency, generating over a million in sales annually, Dylan Ogline turned his focus to helping other people start and grow their own hyper profitable digital agency. Dylan undoubtedly believes that anybody can start and build their own digital agency that will allow them to have more freedom and live a life with purpose and meaning. And he wants to give everyone possible the tools to do just that.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Building Things to Break: How to Be Lean, Mean and Scrappy When Starting a Business and Why It Will Bring Success
• Switch Focus: Why Marketing Is the Number One Thing That Your Business Should Be Focusing On
• Building a Laptop Lifestyle From the Ground Up
•  Show Your Value – Stop Hiding Behind Low Prices
• Want to Be Successful, Narrow Your Focus. How I Went From Being a High School Dropout to Creating a 7-Figure Business and Living the Adventurous Life of My Dreams

What is Dylan working on at the moment?

• www.dylanogline.com/six

How to get hold of Dylan:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylanogline/
Twitter - www.facebook.com/dylanogline/
Website - www.dylanogline.com
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dylanogline/

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Chelsea Baldwin is the founder of Business Bitch, LLC and a multi-business entrepreneur. To date, she's helped hundreds of newbie & growing entrepreneurs get their businesses established and making real money. She believes "impatience is a virtue" in business and chasing your goals, and is also the host of The Business Bitch Podcast.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Going from Freelance to a small agency
• Digital products and passive income
• Chelsea’s personal approach to passive income
• Consulting
• Founding ‘Business Bitch’

What is Chelsea working on at the moment?

• Chelsea’s Freebies
  >> www.businessbitch.com/freebies/

How to get hold of Chelsea:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabaldwin1/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/businessbitchchelsea/
Websites - www.businessbitch.com/

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My guest today is Tyler Gillespie, a remarkable entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in building online services. Having recently left two (Contentpros.io & Applauselab.com) with a clean exit, Tyler is now looking to share, mentor and invest to help service businesses productise and build more scalable assets. Born and raised in Colorado, Tyler travels often and has bases in Meledin, Colombia and of course Colorado.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Why productising your service offering is vital for all service businesses
• The power of thinking time and being intentional when designing your service business
• How Tyler managed to cleanly exit his two online services; ContentPros and Applauselab
• Tyler’s go-to growth strategies for service businesses

What is Tyler working on at the moment?

• Free Productized Newsletter: https://www.productized.services/

How to get hold of Tyler:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdgillespie/
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/productized.services
Twitter: twitter.com/productizety
Instagram: www.instagram.com/productized.services/
Website Address(es): www.productized.services/

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Kim Krause Schwalm is an A-list copywriter who has written highly-successful promotions for some of the top direct response companies in the world. She's also launched and run multi-million-dollar businesses and held positions as a publisher, marketing director, and brand manager. Kim currently offers training and mentoring programs on copywriting as well as a popular e-letter called ‘Copy Insiders’

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• Copywriting
• What are the most important ingredients for a successful promotion?
• How to find and hire the right Copywriter
• Writing copy on your own vs hiring someone else to do it
• The #1 and #2 spots where you may be leaving money on the table in your business

Promotions

Free e-letter ‘Copy Insiders’, along with an A-List copy checklist, and a free 7-day mini-course on writing successful promotions at www.kimschwalm.com

How to get hold of Kim:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kim-krause-schwalm-74197/
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Kim-Krause-Schwalm-copywriting-106810239381136/
Website Address(es): www.kimschwalm.com

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Colin Campbell helps service business owners position themselves as "the only logical choice" by clarifying their Unique Selling Proposition, placing it in their own book, and using that book to generate highly qualified leads online and offline.

What will be discussed on today’s show:

• What are some questions a service business owner should as themselves before publishing?
• How do you clarify your language?
• How do you clarify someone's USP?
• Do you have some examples of opportunities that your clients have produced as the result of their book?

What is Colin working on at the moment?

• https://formulapublisher.com/

How to get hold of Colin:

Website - www.formulapublisher.com

To find out more about Fearless Business:

Join our amazing community of Coaches, Consultants and Freelancers on Facebook:
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>> https://fearless.biz