The Midlife Solopreneur Daily Debrief

Steve talks about the need for a short hiatus, for 1 week. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Today, Steve talks briefly about doing testimonials for others and also recommending you have others do testimonials for you. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve talks about the top 5 mistakes he sees solopreneur make, and how to fix them. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve talks about revising his Morning Formula. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discusses a coaching session they had today with a coach, and some of the value they got from the session; that value is far higher than the cost of the program Steve joined. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve is doing a quick review of one of his favourite books, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. Find out what the 6 principles of influence are. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss the value of preparing your own story, and having it "ready to go" when you are asked to submit a bio. Make sure you have it in different lengths as you may have different word limits. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve's discussing that you need to take time to work ON your business, even if you have urgent and important client work. Plan activities and schedule planning time every week to ensure you continue to do lead and client generating activities. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve's on his own and is discussing part of his personal development journey and his quest for self-improvement by stretching his comfort zone. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake talks about when to go the extra mile! Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss how you can use Other People's Content as part of your course or content, and also how you can offer your content for others to use. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss how you can use PLR - Private Label Rights - content in your business. But BEWARE! It might not serve you well unless you take some precautions. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss the importance of showing up, and keeping to your commitments. It can have a SERIOUS impact on your financial situation if you do. Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss overwhelm - this time from the perspective of being a solopreneur. Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to do? Jake and Steve recommend Clickup Connect with Steve at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Connect with Jake at https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Even though you're a solopreneur, you're not alone. There are many people who can help you, from coaches and consultants, to other service providers and virtual assistants. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Are you overwhelming your audience? We might be... Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

First - it's episode 67, not 68! I got the numbering from in episode 65 and kept going up from there! :( In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss being a coach at an event, and why it's different from the traditional salesperson role. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discusses the importance of accountability and mentions a couple of ways to introduce accountability into your own life, including a platform that helps you stick to your goals: https://www.stickk.com/ Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss an easy way to create a Lead Magnet, and also talk about why it's important to have lead magnets for your business. Take a look at this free solution that is "Canva for Lead Magnets": https://flowcampaigns.com/beacon Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss the importance of working ON your business in addition to working IN your business. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake talks about Steve's "first" email and some thoughts around emailing your list. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Today I discuss the importance of investing in yourself and your business. Having just invested a 5-figure sum myself in a program today, I talk about how to think about whether such an investment makes sense to you. If you'd like to discuss whether you should invest in a high-end program, feel free to connect to discuss whether it's right for you. https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/strategy-session Connect with me at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss the importance of being aware of new systems and platforms that are hitting the market. Check out https://flowcampaigns.com/bcast and https://flowcampaigns.com/influencersoft to see what Steve and Jake have discovered recently Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Episode 60! Steve and Jake talk about some of the learnings and thoughts having now done 60 daily podcast episodes. Would they change anything? What does the future hold? Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss the importance of following systems and process when you are doing courses, getting coaching etc. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve and Jake discuss when to start systematizing your business, and some thoughts of what to systematize, and some tips about what role automation and tech plays in this. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discusses that sometimes, you simply have to fire a client. They share some tips for under what circumstances it might be a good idea to do so. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss Steve’s appearance on “Shark Attack” at a Joint Venture event. They also share why it’s crucial to track data from your lead generation and sales efforts. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss a refreshed FlowCampaigns website, along with Steve’s experience at a Joint Venture event. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve takes the night off while Jennie and Jake discuss being clear on your messaging while networking Connect with us at https://theniftynetworker.com/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss the Q&A session from this week’s Client Attraction Method lesson. They discuss the importance of not asking your potential audience leading questions when doing market research. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve is talking about a great opportunity for this week, and how he is starting to prepare for it. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss Steve's delivery of the course today. Steve focused on uplevels of the course, but didn't practice delivery enough. They discuss how to handle this for next week. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss Steve's course starting tomorrow, and talk about how to make it better and other uplevels. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jennie discuss how important it is to add value to your services. Bonuses and making sure your prospects understand the value you deliver is key, as the reason people buy or don't buy is not normally based on the price, but based on the VALUE you provide. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://theniftynetworker.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss profit leaks - money you leave on the table in your business. You can fix some of these quite quickly, simply by adding a couple of steps to your website. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://theniftynetworker.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss the importance of getting and listening to advice from others, and also a note on how VAs can take some of the burden off your shoulders. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://theniftynetworker.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jennie discuss messaging - how a clear and concise message will help you get your idea, or elevator pitch across to your audience. Key takeaway - don't rush it! Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://theniftynetworker.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss how you MUST keep ownership of your important assets such as your website and domain. If you don't have ownership, what will happen to your business if you asset is stolen or disappears? Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss how being very clear and succinct in instructions and communication can save you both time and money, by avoiding confusion and misinterpretation. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

Steve & Jake discuss their commitment to client work, and the potential for two-way affiliate deals coming up. Steve also discusses "Collaborate" - an event for finding JV partners. It's a 3-day networking event where you mix with like-minded people who are all looking for affiliate partners. If you sign up for Collaborate using my link, I'll share my top JV networking tips with you, and you'll get a 30-minute private coaching session to help you hone your message. Click on https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/collaborate/ to get your ticket now. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://midlifesolopreneur.com/go/youtube/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss business planning, and why it's so important to do it looking at the next few months ahead. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

In this episode Steve and Jake talk about the importance of taking a break, and getting your outsourcing right so you CAN take a break - as Steve took today off. But still did the podcast, of course! Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

Steve and Jake discuss outsourcing and using Virtual Assistants so you can outsource effectively using SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures. We also discuss commitments briefly as we were late uploading yesterday's episode (which was recorded within our commitment frame). Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

In this episode Steve and Jake give an update on day 4 of the summit, and about stepping out of your comfort zone. Steve had to deal with one of his fears during the summit, and we share hat it was and how it went. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

In this episode Steve and Jake give an update on day 3 of the summit, and why it can be useful to track detailed data in your business. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

Steve & Jake discuss the day, including that this was Steve's first public offer for his course. They give a brief description of what's involved when you're a "Trusted Advisor" and the GIVE framework - Generous, Invested, Value, Empathy. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

In this episode, Steve and Jake give an update on how Day 1 of the Solopreneur Accelerator Summit is going. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/ Rate, Review & Subscribe! We'd love for you to help us make this podcast more popular, if you like it! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuDPQdZn9dPZZ-utybbHpvJLW1duikat

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss GIVE - a framework for how to interact with people as you’re on your journey to be a Trusted Advisor. Connect with us at https://midlifesolopreneur.com/connect/ and https://flowcampaigns.com/

In this episode, Steve and Jake discuss when it's good to be detail-oriented, and when you can apply the 80/20 rule to just take action.