118 – Monetize Thyself™ with Business Wisdom from Nicole Walters

Nicole is an income strategist who works with everyday entrepreneurs by applying corporate strategies to help build their businesses. She has worked as a client-facing business executive for Fortune 500 companies in both sales and marketing for over ten years. Everyone from stay-at-home parents to small-business owners can access her affordable and entertaining webinars and private monetization coaching. Using her trademarked Pitch & Pray method, Nicole helps her clients embrace the Monetize Thyself mindset and realize their brand’s fiscal goals. “I specialize in income makeovers – meaning I help aspiring entrepreneurs gain the clarity and confidence they need to move forward with turning their passion into profits. If you want your side project or hobby to transform into a full-time earning opportunity, I can help you earn the income you deserve.” Nicole’s Story Nicole calls her start in life the true American story [6:01] What she learned from livestreaming on Periscope [8:06] Hear how Nicole quit her corporate job live on Periscope [8:32] Growing to a 7-figure business in 18 months [10:11] Depending on her faith as the foundation [14:48] Candle Flickering Moments What if what you’re planning doesn’t work out? [24:01] Business is only one part of who you are [26:59] Business Building Insights How to know if it’s time to quit your 9-5 [12:15] The first steps to monetize your own business [16:14] Finding value in your corporate job that will help with your new biz later [16:00] Start up costs and the answer if you have a limited income [17:57] Find the experts who can get your job done faster and right the first time [18:50] Different worlds – the entrepreneur vs corporate careers [28:45] Get support from people several steps ahead of you [37:01] Are you working toward something you really want? [38:05] Family first and the Gary Vaynerchuk comparison [38:38 ] Recommended Resources         Nicole’s System Swap [20:47] Outsourcing to prevent bottlenecks[ 31:32] Fiverr – Freelance services for the lean entrepreneur Upwork – Project based professional freelancers Contact Links Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Periscope If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts. That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue