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Our guest this week (and soul sister, we discovered!) is Jenny Fenig, author, entrepreneur, business coach, and creator of the Get Gutsy movement. Listening to this interview will help you step out of your comfort zone – away from the prescribed path and towards your true destiny for a more fulfilling, more mind-expanding, and more impactful life. You will learn about Jenny's journey from straight-A overachiever and executive, all the way to conscious entrepreneur and yogi – and the many layers of insight she picked up along the way. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." - Mahatma Gandhi Show Notes: Jenny’s strategy for people who feel stuck (in a job, career, or life) How to clarify your vision and "submit your order to the universe" How to choose wisely when it comes to mentorship and who you allow to lead you How to RESPOND rather than REACT in difficult situations On the value of a traditional MBA vs. alternative ways of learning business How practicing yoga can enhance your career and business “Whatever is calling you – whatever is moving through you is meant to be created by you – is meant to be experienced by you.” - Jenny Fenig Links Mentioned: Check out Jenny's 8 Keys to Finding + Living Your Soul's Calling Get a copy of: Get Gutsy by Jenny Fenig Spiral Dynamics by Don Edward Beck et al. The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer Connect with Jenny Fenig: Facebook | YouTube | Jenny Fenig “The biggest challenge you will ever face is yourself.” - Jenny Fenig

Wouldn't it be a tremendous blessing to be able to remain calm, persistent and committed – even through the greatest of hardships? That's just one of the topics we'll cover in this interview with celebrity nutrition and fitness expert, JJ Virgin, author of 4 NY Times bestselling books, co-host of the TLC series, Freaky Eaters and a prominent television personality with appearances on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. In this interview, JJ shares powerful lessons about how the interplay of mindset, nutrition and energy impact success and happiness at every single level. Plus she shares the incredibly dramatic and personal story behind her book, Miracle Mindset. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! "If you're not afraid, you're not playing big enough." – JJ Virgin Show Notes: What is a "Warrior-Mom" Mindset (AKA: Miracle Mindset) and how to cultivate it The simple little "rubber band technique" to squelch limiting beliefs and overcome any number of bad habits The key to avoiding letting people pull you down – even when they have the best of intentions What you don't know about the foods your eating that could easily change your life The simple way to start your day that makes the entire day go better “It’s not how you are when things are great. It’s how you show up when crap is hitting the fan.” – JJ Virgin Links Mentioned: Get a copy of JJ's books: Miracle Mindset The Virgin Diet Books mentioned: Happy for No Reason by Marci Shimoff Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Essentialism by Greg McKeown The ONE Thing by Gary Keller et al. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Outwitting the devil by Napoleon Hill et al. Connect with JJ Virgin: Facebook | Twitter | JJ Virgin “The same fire that melts the butter hardens the steel” – Michelle’s Grandma

Prepare to listen to one of my most information-packed episodes EVER with one of the most talented marketers I know: Dustin Mathews! Dustin is known in the speaking and online marketing industry for his ability to create frenzies that drive people to buy products en masse. He's marketed and filled over 3000 events, generated over $43 million in sales and authored several books including his most recent: No B.S. Guide to Powerful Presentations, co-authored by the legendary Dan Kennedy himself. Join us as Dustin fully explains each of his 9 core components of an irresistible offer as well as the 5 key steps of a presentation that influences. Pull out your favorite note-taking tools because you’re going to want to write this stuff down, I certainly did (scroll down to the show notes for a link to my handwritten notes*). Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Everything in life is a presentation, whether you’re on a stage, webinar, or even a podcast! The challenge is most people never think of it that way.” - Dustin Mathews Show Notes: The ONE thing entrepreneurs must do to experience more prosperity, results and outcomes in their business! How to make YOUR offer to How to turn your years of expertise into a simple, easy, unique BRAND The 9 core components of an irresistible offer The 5 essential components of a presentation that drives action Click here to view and download MY (handwritten) notes of the interview The 9 Core Components of an Irresistible Offer: Speak in Benefits Overcome Objections Use "Hot Buttons" Added Value Urgency / Scarcity Price Play Guarantee The Bigger Why Partnership Opportunity The 5 Essential Components of a Presentation that Drives Action: Introduction Story Offer Body Closing Links Mentioned: Get a copy of: No B.S. Guide to Powerful Presentations by Dustin Mathews and Dan S. Kennedy Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi et al. Check out the No B.S. Presentations website Watch the “Van Down By The River” SNL sketch with Chris Farley Connect with Dustin Mathews: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Dustin Mathews “That’s all this is: giving people as many reasons to say yes instead of saying no.” - Dustin Mathews

Do you realize that most of what limits you is your OWN mindset? If you do, then you'll want to listen to this week's interview – and if you don't, then consider listening twice! This week's guest is celebrity life coach, Jennifer Grace, who shares practical strategies to eliminate anxiety, avoid distraction, and overcome your negative inner voice. Jennifer also shares a few tips and tricks that will help you connect to your inner creative genius. Learning from Jennifer has inspired me to change my entire morning routine, and I know that you will be similarly inspired. Enjoy :) Jennifer Grace is a Hay House author and creator of the Creative Insight Journey, an 8-week course designed for individuals seeking clarity and direction in their lives. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “I know that it may look like everything is falling apart but I trust and know that it’s actually falling back together.” – Jennifer Grace Show Notes: The origin of Jennifer’s teachings (Stanford University, actually!) Will and grace: making it happen vs. letting it happen Practice “dropping the rope” to attain a relaxed and balanced state. Learn to listen to your voices of judgement AND wisdom to banish your fears and anxiety Journal while in your “twilight state” to unlock your creative potential! Meditate to get in touch with your inner witness Learn to deal with the little negativity monster inside of your head “If you want to turn off the obsessive thinking, turn on the senses.” – Jennifer Grace Links Mentioned: Watch Jennifer's Future Self Meditation Get a copy of Directing Your Destiny by Jennifer Grace Read Activate Your Brain by Scott Halford Check out The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Check out The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer Connect with Jennifer Grace: Facebook | @beheregrace | Jennifer Grace “It’s something that you feel in your body: the will and the grace.” – Jennifer Grace

Scott Halford, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Activate Your Brain and National Hall of Fame Speaker reveals how we abuse the most valuable asset we possess -- our brain -- DAILY, then reveals several simple-to-implement yet invaluable tools to maximize our performance under the hood. For example, you'll learn the one simple thing you MUST do every single day to stop slowly killing your brain , and start maximizing its performance. Not only is this interview crazy interesting and informative, it is also super FUN because Scott is a very, very funny guy. Get ready to laugh and learn, all at the same time. Scott Halford is an expert on brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and influence. In addition to being an author and speaker, he is also a columnist with the Huffington Post and Entrepreneur.com. Enjoy!! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “You do nice things for your brain and it will reward you in spades. It’s like a Labrador Retriever: it wants to please you – you just gotta be nice to it.” – Scott Halford Show Notes: How our modern lifestyles beat up our brains and substantially decrease our cognitive abilities. What cortisol is and how it affects the functioning of your brain 5 ways to help our body erase cortisol What to replace your morning cup of joe with to enhance your performance all day long How to have more willpower Why perfectionism is now considered a "syndrome" and what to do if you are afflicted “Mental wandering is for invention and focus is for execution.” - Scott Halford Links Mentioned: Check out Scott's books: Activate Your Brain Be A Shortcut Get a copy of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Get a copy of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Read Pachinko by Min Jin Get inspired at Values.com Connect with Scott Halford: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Scott Halford “If you want to find your greatness, I think that you don’t think about it through the lense of competition. I think that you think about it through ‘Who am I and how can I contribute more of that to the world?’” – Scott Halford

I'm so excited to introduce to you my very first guest on Awaken Your Inner Superstar, Mike Michalowicz. Mike is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the founder of three multi-million dollar companies. He has written several popular books which includeThe Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, dubbed "the entrepreneur's cult classic" by BusinessWeek. Mike was also the small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and is the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. In this episode we discuss how to sell without feeling "icky," how to manage the cashflow of your business so that you make PROFITS from the very next dollar earned, and how to shamelessly promote yourself like a superstar! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “It doesn’t matter what your vocation or career is: it can’t be icky, it’s gotta be sticky.” - Mike Michalowicz Show Notes: How to sell your product without feeling icky.... Persuasion vs manipulation About Mike’s “Profit First” cash management system How Mike came up with the profit first system How limited access to resources can force you to be more innovative How to delegate effectively: empowering your employees to make decisions autonomously About Mike’s forthcoming book How to come up with a compelling book title How to use your mother to market yourself Mike's marketing hacks What being a superstar means to Mike BONUS CONTENT: Mike sings and plays "Wish You Were Here" “If you don’t know what liverwurst is, it stands for horrible; it’s the direct translation.” - Mike Michalowicz Links Mentioned: Get a copy of Mike's books: The Pumpkin Plan Surge Profit First The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Clockwork Connect with Mike: Facebook | Twitter | Mike Michalowicz “What we have to realize is that our behavior adjusts based upon the supply. This is true for toothpaste… and it applies absolutely to money.” - Mike Michalowicz

Longtime venture capitalist, hedge fund manager, and CPA Joel Block teaches us how to rig the system in favor of our business by writing the rulebook for how we work with clients, contractors, and anyone else. Joel explains how many common problems for entrepreneurs can be solved by clearly specifying rules for your business such as working hours and payment methods. He also gives a detailed description of his own business model as an example of how to do it right. Get ready to explore the integral relationship between your business model, your money, and your lifestyle with one of the most money-smart people I know! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Most entrepreneurs are so eager to take money into their businesses that they will take the money from anyone because they think everyone’s money is the same color green.” – Joel Block Show Notes: How when it comes to money, everything is rigged! How to rig the system in your favor Joel’s story: how he learned practically EVERYTHING about money How to create a BIG back end for your business The pros and cons of a subscription-based business model How Joel’s own unique business model works (and what you can learn from it) Common mistakes people make when setting up their own "big back-end" “I think that every one of us has the absolute right to tell other people how we want to be treated.” – Joel Block Links Mentioned: Add Links Mentioned in the Show... Get a copy of You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen Read The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas Connect with Joel Block: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Bullseye Cap “You have to write rules that work because if you don’t write rules that work, then other people are going to be in control of you and your destiny and that is not the reason that you are self employed!” – Joel Block

If you are a small business owner thinking about raising your prices or starting to offer a high-end premium package, this episode is for you! My guest, Kendall SummerHawk founded the #1 certified business and money coach training school for women. Her trainings empower them to create lucrative coaching business that they are 100% in love with. She runs a 7-figure business and her teachings have won her 9 Stevie awards. In this interview, we discuss why it's important to raise your prices and how to conquer the fear of doing so. We discuss several techniques that make it much easier and more successful when you do it. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “It’s time to put on your crown!” – Kendall’s mom Show Notes: It may be scary, but raising your prices is worth it What gets in the way of charging what you are worth Use "stair-stepping" to raise your rates with ease How a shift in her mindset and simplification of her business model increased Kendall’s income tremendously Huge money can have a huge impact -- in the hands of people with huge vision Kendall’s thoughts on payment plans “It’s almost impossible to make a huge impact in the world and change a lot of peoples’ lives and NOT make a lot of money.” – Kendall SummerHawk Links Mentioned: Free masterclass training with Kendall SummerHawk: 3 Simple Steps to Design, Market and Price Lucrative VIP Days Get a copy of Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin Connect with Kendall SummerHawk: Facebook | LinkedIn | Kendall SummerHawk “Having more money doesn’t change who we are. What it does is it magnifies who we are.” – Kendall SummerHawk

If you are somebody seeking more meaning and fulfillment from your work, listen up! This interview will be interesting especially for those thinking about making a big career shift relatively late in life. Albert Pellissier is the incoming president of the NSA New Orleans as well as the founder of Man Up, an organization that works with men to bring more meaning, fulfillment, and fun back into their lives by attending his Man Camp retreats. Albert tells us how he went from his safe but lucrative vocation to following his soul’s purpose and how he’s monetizing his mission. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “You weep for all your potential that has been bartered for security.” – Og Mandino Show Notes: Why Albert became motivated to change his career How ToastMasters introduced Albert to the possibilities of public speaking How Albert started spending more of his time researching happiness and fulfillment How Albert began to share his findings with others What Albert was like before his transformation The spark that ignited Albert’s own business How Albert started to position himself as a speaker How Albert’s business model became aligned with his preferred lifestyle Albert’s vision for the future of his business “You can produce, you can make all the money you want and you can still have a great time, too!” – Albert Pellissier Links Mentioned: Read The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Get a copy of The Greatest Miracle in the World by Og Mandino Learn more about ToastMasters Learn more about the National Speakers Association Connect with Albert Pellissier: Facebook “If there’s something, no matter how shiny of an object it is, if it doesn’t fit with what I know that I’m capable of, I don’t chase it.” – Albert Pellissier

Healing isn’t usually associated with business, but as Christian Mickelsen makes abundantly clear in this interview, maybe it should be! Christian is an author, healer, one of the most influential personal coaches in the world, and leading authority in personal development. He has been on the INC 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America for three years running. He is the author of the bestselling book Get Clients Today as well as Abundance Unleashed, both of which he gifts to us in this episode! Links are provided in the show notes at the end of this page. If you are looking for strategies to up your inner game and heal your mind, tune in and learn from the best! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Success is over 90% inner game and less than 10% is the strategies, the how-to, the tactics.” – Christian Mickelsen Show Notes: How is healing relevant to coaching, business, and success? What Christian means when he uses the term “healing” How the “inner game” is the foundation of success The biggest mindset problems that Christian has seen in his work On Christian’s healing processes: the “Peace Process” and the “Instant Miracle Technique” On Christian’s work and business model The 3 most important factors for someone to be successful as a Superstar “All of our fears are fears of feelings” – Christian Mickelsen Links Mentioned: Get your free digital copy of Get Clients Today Get your free physical copy of Abundance Unleashed Read Letting Go by David R. Hawkins Get a copy of The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer Connect with Christian Mickelsen: Facebook | Instagram | Christian Mickelsen “The more suffering you are willing to feel, the less you will suffer. The more you try to avoid suffering, the more suffering you will have.” – Christian Mickelsen

Branding is where I really got my start in business. Over the years, I learn more and more about it and as I learn, I realize how much bigger and deeper this topic is that I could have ever predicted. We will never get to the bottom of branding– and certainly not on one podcast episode. But what we will do is nail down the elements of branding that will help you immediately with your business' inbound marketing. In this episode, I share my own experiences in building my brand, as well as a simple yet robust roadmap for building your own brand. This information will help you attract more business with more grace and ease and feel more authentic and self-expressed in your business. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Your brand is your business, persona, or identity, strategically created, designed, and deployed for public consumption” – Michelle Villalobos Show Notes: The REAL definition of “branding” The importance of authenticity (and what gets in the way) How incongruence ruins brands The distinction between branding and marketing The 5 Key Components of Branding “The problem with branding is that we often try to fit ourselves into a box— a box that doesn’t suit us well. Compelling branding is about creating your own box or better yet, getting out of the box altogether and creating a platform— one that lets you shine in all your glory!” – Michelle Villalobos The 5 Key Components of A Superstar Brand: The Inner Work The Higher Work The Creative Work The Strategic Work The Execution Work Links Mentioned: Learn to optimize your brand for Google searches Brand one-sheet / roadmap 30 + 60-second introduction template Mission statement template Get a copy of Becoming a Category of One by Joe Calloway “Your brand is not your website, but your website is a showcase for your band. Your brand is not your logo, but your logo is an element of your brand.” – Michelle Villalobos

Do you ever feel like your business has taken over your life? Or that your life only exists in the time "left over" once your work is done (which, if you're like me, it never is)? Does your business suck you dry, rather than fill you up? If any of these sound like you, then this episode is FOR you. What Michelle learned (the hard way) was that as long as work came first, she didn't have a life, which made her sick, tired and only moderately successful. But in 2014 she had an urgent wake up call that forced her to focus on her health – both physical and emotional. 14 months later, she was healthier, happier, had a lifestyle she LOVED and – surprisingly – her business quadrupled to over 7 figures. In this episode Michelle shares 9 breakthrough strategies she discovered during this process. These 9 strategies will enable you to build a business that honors and supports your life – and not just a life in the spaces left over around your business, but a FULL and FULFILLING life that you love. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Joy and fulfillment today can help lead to success and rewards tomorrow and forever.” – Michelle Villalobos Show Notes: Michelle's Uh-oh to A-ha story of hitting rock bottom... and turning it around The 9 Lifestyle Breakthroughs Defining YOUR Ideal Lifestyle Clarity of VISION & DESIRE Boundaries Parkinson’s Law & Horstman’s corollary The “Once-I” Trap Success ≠ Sacrifice Abundance vs. Accumulation Self-Care Comes First The Importance of Environment “Whose definition of success are you defaulting to?” – Michelle Villalobos Links Mentioned: The free worksheet offered in the podcast is no longer available. “Our boundaries are the way we honor our values in our day-to-day life.” – Michelle Villalobos