Boss Talk with Chris Ellis

Being an entrepreneur can feel like a constant game of “Good News / Bad News”.

Good News: You made your first sale!!!

Bad News: After all the expenses you lost money.

Fortunately, your friendly neighborhood business coach is here to show you how you can create a profitable business structure before you even launch.

Today’s episode is...
Figure Out The Money Stuff BEFORE Starting! (Part 1)


What happens in this episode?
This episode will highlight, yet another important, step in the “No B.S. Start-Up Checklist”. I’m going to show you how to figure out ALL THE SPECIFICS related to your sales and delivery of your product or services. This is actually going to be a two part episode, ‘cause I don’t want to short-change you with just one episode.

Why is this episode so important?
Because you don’t want to do all the work of launching a business, only to go broke and end up back at your dead end job one year later. I feel like that’s a good enough reason to listen to this episode. LOL

Episode Highlights

• Sometimes it can be tough to know what to charge, but it becomes a lot easier to figure it out once you decide what your  “standard service” is.
• If your business isn’t profitable PER CUSTOMER, then you probably have a bad business model.
• You have to price your product / services based on every activity you do, not just the ones that directly involve your customers. Otherwise you’re undercharging for your services.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget to grab your copy of the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist + Guidebook at https://www.chrisellis.tv/checklist

As a good friend said in this episode I’m “Crazy for giving it out for free. It’s good”. LOL.

Also, please share this link with friends, family, coworkers, social media timeline, etc.
Help me with my mission is to make entrepreneurship a basic life skill by helping distribute this simple 7-step checklist far and wide!!!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

New to the website? Check out my about page to learn about my mission to help make entrepreneurship a basic life skill www.chrisellis.tv/about

Let’s say, right before a sale, a potential customer asks, “You sound great but why should I pick you over these guys?”.

Do you have a good answer? Hell, do you have an answer at all?

If you don’t, you’re in luck. I’m going to show you step by step how to come up with a kick-ass response.

Today’s episode is...
How to Figure out Your Value And Competitive Edge


What happens in this episode?
This episode will highlight, yet another important, step in the “No B.S. Start-Up Checklist”. Specifically, I’m going to explain how to identify the most important reasons customers should do business with you.

Why is this episode so important?
Because deep down the main reason many of you won’t start a business is because you’re scared of rejection. You’re scared that you can’t compete with people that are bigger than you, more successful, more experienced than you, etc. But I’m going to show you that none of that really matters once you understand your true value in the marketplace.

Episode Highlights

• Figuring out your true value often comes from redefining your “weaknesses'' as strengths. Example: Don’t think of yourself as “inexperienced”. Instead, you can say that you “approach every job from a fresh perspective, in order to create solutions that are uniquely customized to your client’s needs”. 
• You can also find a competitive edge simply by identifying common complaints customers generally have when doing business with someone else.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget to grab your copy of the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist + Guidebook at https://www.chrisellis.tv/checklist 

As a good friend said in this episode I’m “Crazy for giving it out for free. It’s good”. LOL. 

Also, please share this link with friends, family, coworkers, social media timeline, etc. 
Help me with my mission is to make entrepreneurship a basic life skill by helping distribute this simple 7-step checklist far and wide!!!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

"Can you create a successful business while avoiding interactions with strangers?"

NOPE! 

But new business owners are somehow convinced they can. Because of that, I made this episode to set the record straight once and for all. CONVERSATION CREATES CUSTOMERS.

Today’s episode is...

The First Step to Creating ANY Business ASAP (Getting “Pitch Ready”)

What happens in this episode?

In this episode I cover the first and most important step in the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist… Make Your Business Idea “Pitch-Ready”.

Why is this episode so important? 

Conversation creates customers and this episode explains three simple but powerful things you can do to help you engage potential customers in the kind of conversation that will… GET. YOU. PAID. 

Episode Highlights / Recommendations

• You’ve got to create a Boss Ass Introduction to yourself that clearly explains your product and service.
• If you’re going to start your business ASAP you’ve got to turn your big ideas to simple “starter products / services”. 
• Don’t underestimate the power of knowing the ins and outs of how you provide your service from start to finish. People will quiz you! 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget to grab your copy of the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist + Guidebook at https://www.chrisellis.tv/checklist 

As a good friend said in the first episode of this season, “[I'm] Crazy for giving it out for free. It’s good”. LOL. 

Also, please share this link with friends, family, coworkers, social media timeline, etc. 

Help me with my mission is to make entrepreneurship a basic life skill by helping distribute this simple 7-step checklist far and wide!!!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

“What are the real steps for making real money, really fast? Is it possible to create a simple checklist to create any kind of business?” 

These are the questions tackled in today's episode of "Boss Talk", the show that teaches how to avoid the most common mistakes amateurs make when trying to become entrepreneurs. 

Today’s episode is...

A No B.S. Guide for Creating ANY Business.

What happens in this episode?

We recount my journey to find a definitive list that explains how to start any kind of business in less than 10 steps. Spoiler Alert! I didn’t, so I had to come up with the list myself. 

Why is this episode so important? 

Because it provides a simple 7-step checklist that provides instructions for turn any idea into a real income. 

Episode Highlights

• It’s important to avoid becoming a Paper CEO (AKA someone that’s only a “boss” in name only). 
• A true business operation is a step by step process that repeatedly and consistently turns strangers into customers. 
• Every functioning business has 7 critical components in order for it to work. If you don’t have them, you WILL struggle and/or go broke!

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget to grab your copy of the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist + Guidebook at https://www.chrisellis.tv/checklist 

As a good friend said in this episode I’m “Crazy for giving it out for free. It’s good”. LOL. 

Also, please share this link with friends, family, coworkers, social media timeline, etc. 

Help me with my mission is to make entrepreneurship a basic life skill by helping distribute this simple 7-step checklist far and wide!!!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

“Why would anyone want to buy anything from little ole me?”

For many of us (including me once upon a time) it’s inconceivable that we could compete with other bigger, more established brands. The good news is… YOU CAN… and the strategy isn’t as hard as you would imagine.

Today’s episode is...
“What if You’re a Small Fish in a Big Pond? (Competition 101)”


What happens in this episode?
I’m going to explain the three biggest mistakes people make when they try to compete with larger brands. Then I’m going to explain the simple strategy I use in my business to compete with the top business coaches in my own industry.

Why is this episode so important?
As the saying goes, “Cause scared money don’t make money.” Learning the ins and outs of how to be competitive will give you the backbone you need to finally say yes to your dream!

Episode Highlights

• Faking it till you make it is not only a dumb strategy but it’s a dangerous one. 
• A boring but clear brand will ALWAYS outdo a clever marketing strategy. 
• “Business” is just the act of creating conversation that transitions strangers into customers.

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.


IMPORTANT NOTE

THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON ONE

After this episode the podcast will be on a hiatus for the rest of the year. But please follow me on Instagram because I’ll be continuing to give you amazing content there. Also, there will be special announcements about upcoming events, talks and new product launches.

Click or go to the link below to subscribe.

https://www.instagram.com/chrisellis.tv

BOOST MY NUMBERS BABY!!!!

I love you guys. Thanks for listening for the past year. 

I recently closed the doors on a business I co-founded. Why am I not sad? ‘Cause now we’re more successful than ever!!!! Today, my business partner (Dr. Sarah Ellis) and I, tell you all the gory details about what made us “quit”... and why that was “a boss ass move”.

Today’s episode is...
Quitting is NOT the same as FAILING


What happens in this episode?
I interview Dr. Sarah Ellis about the rise and “fall” of Ellis Family Wellness, a health consultation business we co-founded. We decided to close our doors after realizing that the services we provided weren’t truly aligned with our passion (i.e. educating people on how they can live their best lives).

Why is this episode so important?
There are a lot of people right now that are keeping themselves stuck in a place because it “makes sense” instead of following their true passion. And today, I want you to have a first hand look at what life can be when you choose passion / purpose over what makes sense.

Episode Highlights

• Brick-and-mortar businesses can easily create more problems than they solve. 
• Your qualifications don’t equal your real value. 
• Quitting is never a failure when it re-aligns you with activities that are most important to you. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?

It’s true when you book my signature…

BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

1. Your business idea. 
2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now. 

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.

My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?

Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today. 

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

Here’s the scenario. You want to pursue a new career… BUT… this career requires you to have open availability in your schedule. You work a day-job with a very strict schedule. How do you pursue your passion, without getting fired from your job? This was Leslye’s issue, before our session.


Today’s episode is...
Leslye Gets Her Breakthrough In 20 Minutes!


What happens in this episode?
Today I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my business and you’re going to hear a real “Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” session, featuring a new client.

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” sessions are pretty straight forward.

New clients tell me what business or talent they’d like to make money from.
They tell me the one thing that’s stopping them from moving forward.

Then, I use my years of experience to provide them with a solution in 20 minutes or less!

In this session, Leslye Davis talks about wanting to pursue her dream of being a full time birthing doula. (Someone who assist people in the process of going through labor)

Since babies are unpredictable AF, Leslye couldn’t figure out how she could jump into that profession, while still holding down her day job.

Why is this episode so important?
Trying to pursue a career while not having enough free time is a pretty common issue. Luckily, I give Leslye a laundry list of options for transitioning to that profession. These are practical solutions that anyone can employ. (hahaha.. See what I did there. I said, “employ”).

So, yeah… You’re welcome.

Episode Highlights

• Your value isn’t in your ability to “be there”. Your value is in your ability to facilitate solutions by any means. 
• How to establish your expertise in any field through creating educational products. 

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.


IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?

It’s true when you book my signature…

BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

1. Your business idea. 
2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now. 

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.

My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?

Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today. 

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

Here’s the scenario. You’ve got a talent… BUT… you’re scared to charge money for it because, “What if no one wants to pay for it?” So you just keep giving it away for free. That was Mark’s situation, before our session.

Today’s episode is...
Mark Gets His Breakthrough In 20 Minutes!


What happens in this episode?
Today I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my business and you’re going to hear a real “Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” session, featuring a new client.

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” sessions are pretty straight forward.

New clients tell me what business or talent they’d like to make money from.
They tell me the one thing that’s stopping them from moving forward.

Then, I use my years of experience to provide them with a solution in 20 minutes or less!

In this session, Mark James Heath (a community event organizer) talks about wanting to get to the next level of his career. His only problem is… He doesn’t know how to ask people to pay him for his services.

Why is this episode so important?
Most people think they're talented, but not talented enough to actually be paid as a professional. If you fall in that category, chances are you need to unpack some negative mental programming, just like Mark does in this session.

Episode Highlights

• There’s power in seeing yourself as an “opportunity” instead of “a bill”. 
• Respecting your customers’ “true values” is the secret to getting paid for what you do. 

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?

It’s true when you book my signature…

BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

1. Your business idea. 
2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now. 

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.

My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?

Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today. 

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

In this episode, I interview a client Alonia Taylor. She’s a dreamer with a day job. We talk about how I helped her finally take the necessary steps to becoming a professional writer.

Today’s episode is...
“Interview with a Success Story - Alonia Taylor”

Or

From “Fantasy” to Reality in 25 Days!

What happens in this episode?
I have my first interview on the podcast with a client and aspiring writer Alonia Taylor. We talk about how she went from being too afraid to even call herself a writer, to having a fantasy novel and a marketing strategy fleshed out in less than a month.

I drop a lot of gems about how aspiring artists can make tons of cash from what they do. If you’re an aspiring artist of any kind, you definitely don’t want to miss this one.


Why is this episode so important?
Alonia is a regular grown ass person, with a day job and a burning passion to do more with her life. She was stuck in the muck of her everyday grind, probably just like you. My hope is that by seeing what’s possible for her, you’ll be inspired to finally say, “YES!” to your dream.

This episode shows the power of actually working with a professional business coach. You’ll see in this episode that my aptitude for “getting shit done” gave Alonia a set of solutions she never even knew were available.

Episode Highlights

• Trying to launch a “practical business” is a recipe for disaster. It’s smarter to go after impractical dreams than boring, seemingly attainable ones. 
• “Starving artists” are just people who only have one revenue stream for their business. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget about the “312 challenge”!

Like I said in this episode, I’m giving every listener the same opportunity as Alonia got when we first met.

Meaning, I’ll let you pick my brain about whatever business idea you have -- FOR FREE

Just text / call me at 312-521-0509

Introduce yourself and say, “Hey, I got this big idea. I want to get off the ground. Can we  talk about it”

I am going to give you a link to a FREE 20-minute mini-coaching session and I’ll talk with you all about your idea.

Don’t be shy. You’re one text away from a breakthrough!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

In this super special episode, I’ll be revealing the fastest, cheapest and most reliable strategy for turning any business idea into a very real income. If you’re a total newbie when it comes to starting a business, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Today’s episode is...
How to Create ANY business in 3 Simples Steps


What happens in this episode?
I’m going to show you my signature Chat-to-Convert method. It’s a simple 3-step process for literally turning any business idea into a business.

Why is this episode so important? 

1. It proves that it’s very possible to start a profitable business for free in many cases. 
2. It proves that you can turn total strangers into customers through casual (but exciting) conversation, instead of through aggressive & annoying sales tactics.

Episode Highlights

• The 3 simple steps of turning any business idea into income. 
• The importance and difference between a “Boss Mentality” and “Customer Mentality” when starting a business. 
• It’s possible to speed up the launch of your business by turning a big, expensive product idea into a simple starter product. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?

It’s true when you book my signature…

                                     BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING


“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

1. Your business idea. 
2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now. 

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.

My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?

Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today.

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.

P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.