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Entrepreneurs in Motion
by Shayna Oliveira
This is the show for people who are action-takers, not excuse makers. If you're a location-independent entrepreneur who's actively working on growing your business, then this podcast is for you. We'll be talking business, growth, strategies, mindset, and breakthroughs that can help you take things to the next level. Are you one of us? Come join the conversation at http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com
Episodes
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2021 productivity practices: Split months & flexible goals
How am I organizing my workload and managing goals and objectives this year? That's the topic of today's episode, and I'm going to describe two practices I've adopted that are working well for me when it comes to planning and productivity. If you've struggled in the past with implementing...
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Year in review 2020
It's past time for the year in review episode... and it's also been a whole year since I published anything at all on this podcast. The explanation is simple: 2020. Practically nothing more needs to be said, right? I know a few listeners have written in and said you've missed the Entrepreneurs in...
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131: Year in review 2019
It's the final episode of the year... time to look back, reflect and report on how it went! Today I'll share five things that went well, three things that didn't, and what my theme for the year was. Links and comments: http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com/review2019/
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130: Breakdown of my simple Black Friday sale
I decided to do a simple Black Friday promo, and today I'll be sharing exactly what I did, the strategy, and the results. Listen in to learn advantages and disadvantages of Black Friday sales, why I don't normally discount my products (but why I decided to do so now), and the specific messaging I...
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129: Top takeaways from Thailand
Last month I made the long journey to Bangkok for a conference of fellow location-independent entrepreneurs. Here are my top takeaways from the event - one about the conference itself, one more tactical plan for my business, one insight about my life, and one consideration for the long term.
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128: Doing things the gentle business way - with Sarah Santacroce
Do aggressive and manipulative marketing tactics make you squirm? In today's episode, my guest Sarah Santacroce explains how to implement "gentle business" principles in order to create a more genuine human-to-human connection (which is still effective in making sales!) We talk about revealing...
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127: Want to pick my brain for free?
Although I don't offer coaching or consulting at the moment, I'd like to help more entrepreneurs by talking through business challenges together! If you want to get my perspective and advice about anything in your business, we'll record the conversation and publish it as a case study on this...
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126: Building businesses for the long-term - with Ray Blakney
What would you do if your business disappeared overnight? This is exactly what happened to today's guest, and he had to rebuild everything from the ground up. I'm talking with Ray Blakney, who not only managed to recover from that disaster and grow his main business to a solid seven figures, but...
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125: Digital declutter update (3 months later)
How are my digital habits looking 3 months after I reduced my screen time to a minimum? Today I'll talk about whether or not the changes I made to my use of digital devices have endured. Links and comments: http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com/detox2
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124: Why I finally turned on YouTube ads after 7 years
Since I started my YouTube channel 7 years ago, it has grown to 366,000 subscribers and nearly half a million views per month. But I've never had ads on my channel... until now. Listen in as I explain the rationale and factors that went into making this decision. I hope these "behind the scenes"...
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123: Where's the hockey stick growth?! - with Daniel Walter Scott
Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Daniel Walter Scott, who runs a very successful online course business as well as a newer SaaS business (that's software as a service). Last week we got into the details of online courses, and in this episode we'll focus on Daniel's journey as an...
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122: Tips from a million-dollar online course creator - with Daniel Walter Scott
I'm really excited to bring you today's interview because it was such a great conversation. My guest is Daniel Walter Scott, and he is making over a million dollars a year teaching online courses that are low-cost (like less than $100) and high-volume, mainly focusing on software tutorials. So if...
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121: Why I'm giving away $10,000 in courses for free
There haven't been any new podcasts in the past month because I've been working hard to finish and launch a new course... only to give it away for free during the month of September. Why on earth would I do that? In today's episode I'll explain my rationale, describe the results so far, and…
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120: Getting your business house in order - with Meryl Johnston
The first few years of a new business can be rather messy and disorganized as you experiment with your products, branding, strategies, pricing, etc. - but if you want to grow and scale, then you need to get your house in order. Today's guest is Meryl Johnston of Bean Ninjas, and she shares…
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119: What deep assumptions do you have about your business?
What things do you believe to be true... or act as if they were true... but haven't tested or examined? Assumptions often creep in subconsciously - but let's take a closer look to see if they actually reflect reality. Today I'll give you examples of assumptions I've held about my business and…
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118: Six figures doesn't guarantee smooth sailing - with Tommy Griffith
Once your business hits the six-figure mark, it's all easy street after that... right? You might want to re-think that after hearing the story of today's guest, Tommy Griffith. He left his job to go all-in on his company, called ClickMinded, and also become a digital nomad. And that's where he...
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117: The evolution of an entrepreneur - with Emma Jakobi
Today I'm talking with Emma Jakobi - she's an English teacher with a YouTube channel of over two million subscribers, as well as a somewhat unconventional product that's now at the heart of her business. Listen in to learn about how Emma's YouTube channel has changed significantly from her…
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116: Keys to successful hiring - with Noel Andrews
Many of us up and coming entrepreneurs are either struggling to make our first hire - that was me earlier this year - or maybe we've made a few missteps and things haven't worked out when we've tried to hire or outsource in the past. Today's guest is Noel Andrews, and he has a lot of experience…
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115: My month of digital minimalism
I reduced my work time and screen time to a minimum in June. How'd it go? Today I'm sharing specific stats and describing how the experience felt. I'd highly encourage you to try a similar experiment! Links and comments: http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com/detox
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114: When life interferes with your productivity
Do you struggle with things pulling you away from your work, and feeling like you're not as productive you could be? While it's a privilege to have such flexible schedules, it can be frustrating when family, health, and unexpected issues often get in the way of our work. Today I'm going to give…
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113 - How to process tons of business information advice inspiration
After you attend a conference, participate in a mastermind, read books, or listen to podcasts, how do you process and organize all that business input and turn it into action? Many of us are constantly taking in info, but if you don't have a system or process for organizing and implementing it,...
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112: Useful takeaways from my last launch
Last month I launched a new product for the first time in a while - and in today's episode I'll be unpacking the whole process, sharing my traffic and sales numbers, and giving you some useful takeaways that can be applied anytime you're planning to put a new product or service out into the…
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111: Five business lessons I've learned from parenting
Lately I've been reflecting on some business lessons that have been brought to light by parenting my 1-year-old. If you're not a parent, these lessons are still useful; if you are a parent, you might resonate a little more with the specific child-rearing experiences, and I hope you can apply the...
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110: Why I'm reevaluating and reducing my screen time
Lately I've been feeling "over-saturated" when it comes to screen time - so I'm taking a magnifying glass to my use of digital devices. In this episode, I'll explain why I want to be more selective about my online activity, describe what I view as healthy vs. unhealthy screen time for me, and…
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109: Five specific tactics from DC Austin that I'll be adding to my business plans
Highlights: Optimizing the first 60 seconds of customer interaction How to dramatically improve your testimonials Personal interaction vs. automation Why your leads might be confused (and you don't even know it) How can you help prospective customers "try before they buy"? Links and comments:...
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108: Three takeaways from the DC Austin conference
I just got back from a fantastic conference of entrepreneurs, a weekend full of meetups, workshops, talks, masterminds, and great conversations! Today I'm sharing three things that struck me about this event. Links and comments: http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com/austin
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107: Running a business with a baby - One year in
We recently celebrated our daughter's first birthday! In today's episode I'm reflecting on how juggling entrepreneurship and motherhood has gone throughout the first year. There have been three distinct stages for me, and life / business has looked very different in each one. Listen in to learn...
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106: Training and onboarding my first hire
This is the third episode in my series about how I hired my first employee - an assistant who is now replying to the bulk of my e-mail, saving me over an hour a day. Today I'll talk about what I did in the two weeks leading up to her start date, what we discussed on the training call, how her…
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105: How I evaluated more than 200 job applicants for my first hire
The whole process of hiring my first assistant was uncharted waters for me - I felt completely inexperienced! In today's episode, I'll take you through the process I used to bring in a huge number of candidates and then narrow them down. You'll hear about the various elements of my job ad, the...
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104: How I overcame 4 specific mental barriers to hiring
For seven years, I resisted hiring. Sure I hired freelancers for a few temporary projects, but I couldn't bring myself to take on anybody to be a regular part of operations. Deep down, I had some resistance to hiring, some mental barriers that just wouldn't let me take the plunge. So I kept…
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103: Year in Review 2018
It's time for one of my favorite episodes - the year in review! I love to reflect and evaluate the past year, and in this episode I'm not just going to ramble about myself, but I'll also try to draw out some key principles or takeaways that any entrepreneur can apply. Tune in to hear 5 things…
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Quick podcast, business, and life update
Last episode I said I'd take a month break, and now half a year has gone by - what gives? Listen in to find out why I haven't been producing new episodes and what the plan is for this podcast going forward.
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102: Ways to take a break from your business
You might be thinking, "I thought entrepreneurship was all about hustling - what's this about taking a break?!" In today's episode I'll give you three compelling reasons why breaks are essential, and describe some strategies for taking time off on daily, weekly, and yearly time frames.
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101 - Should you work with a business coach? - with Christina Rebuffet
My guest today, Christina, was on the podcast a little over a year ago in episode 45, when she was talking about expanding her niche beyond her original target audience in order to get more buyers. Since then, Christina's made a ton of progress - and she attributes a lot of it to the coaching...
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100 - How big do you want your business to get?
In the early years of building a business, we all want to grow bigger as fast as possible! But what about when your business reaches the point of supporting your lifestyle comfortably - what reasons might we have to pursue further growth? In today's episode I explore six stages of business growth...
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099 - How to make sales on autopilot
A lot of entrepreneurs struggle with getting their business to the point where they can make sales on autopilot. This is honestly one of the hardest parts of building a lifestyle business, but it's also got one of the sweetest payoffs in the form of unlinking your time from your business income.…
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098 - Handling your business numbers like a boss - with Ben McAdam
My guest Ben McAdam is an expert in all the different numbers and metrics involved in running a business, and in this episode we talk about how to ensure that your business has a solid financial foundation and healthy profit margins. Ben also shares some insight into pricing strategy, as well as...
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097: Increasing the know, like, and trust factor for prospective customers
How to convert more customers - it's what we all want, right? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some best practices. It's true that people will buy if your product or service meets their needs, but there's another less straightforward factor - people buy from companies they know...
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096: Building an effective fitness training business - with Grant Eilertson
Today I'm talking with Grant Eilertson of Raise the Bar Training. He has a passion for helping people increase their fitness level - especially busy people who want an effective way to work out. In this conversation we explore how Grant started and grew his business, with some key breakthroughs…
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095: Beta-testing and pre-selling new products
Whether it's your very first product/service or whether you're adding a new one to your business, beta-testing and pre-selling are two great strategies to validate market demand as well as get feedback on and improve a new product or service. In today's episode I share some best practices for...
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094 - Tips and tricks for writing good copy - with Liz Theresa
Copy is one of the most important elements in your online business, and in today's episode you'll learn how to evaluate and improve the messaging on your website and sales page. My guest is Liz Theresa, and she has some great tips for writing effective copy that connects with your target audience...
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093: I put my business (almost) on autopilot for 5 months
This year something happened that forced me to get even more organized and intentional about how I run my business and manage my time - I had a baby! My daughter is absolutely wonderful, but the first couple months with a newborn are quite demanding - so I knew I had to plan ahead when it came to...
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092: Building successful sales funnels in any niche - with Miles Beckler
Are you struggling to build a sales funnel that actually works? Today's guest, Miles Beckler, has a ton of valuable insight - and his experience comes from nearly a decade of running a business in the meditation and spirituality niche. We discuss sales funnel best practices, elements to test and...
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091: How I removed a product feature without upsetting customers
When you want to improve or add something to your product, customers will love it! But what if you want to take something away? When you need to discontinue a feature or change the direction of your product or service, you might fear angering your current and previous customers. I'm currently...
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090: Growing an efficient and profitable content marketing agency - with Madeleine Lambert
My guest today is Madeleine Lambert, and her company is called Content Refined. She is less than two years into her entrepreneurship journey, but in that relatively short time she has managed to create a successful content marketing agency - so she's got a team of writers and a steady stream of...
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089: How to test, refine, and improve your products and services
So you've got a product or service that you're already selling... how can you make it better? Today I'll give you some practical suggestions for testing out potential new offers and gathering and processing customer feedback, as well as five ways to up the quality of your products. Improving the...
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088: Creating a strong and strategic brand for your business - with Robyn Young
Having a well-defined brand is a really important element of a successful business, and today's guest is going to help you build one. I'm talking with Robyn Young, and in this interview you'll learn how branding is more than just "design" as well as some concrete steps for getting to the core of...
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087: Three e-mail automations you definitely want to use in your online business
I use email marketing extensively in my business, and much of it is automated - emails go out completely hands-off, and the sales keep coming in. Today I'm going to talk about three automation sequences you should be using, regardless of what type of online business you have. Hopefully it'll give...
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086: Creating an amazing client experience - with Lynne Reznick
So your customer has made a purchase and you've delivered the product or service as promised. End of story, right? Wrong! Today's guest will teach you how to craft an amazing experience for your clients and customers that exceeds their expectations and leads to rave reviews and referrals. I'm...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the show for people who are action-takers, not excuse makers. If you're a location-independent entrepreneur who's actively working on growing your business, then this podcast is for you. We'll be talking business, growth, strategies, mindset, and breakthroughs that can help you take things to the next level. Are you one of us? Come join the conversation at http://www.entrepreneursinmotion.com
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Shayna Oliveira
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