I think all of us dream of working for ourselves at some point or another. We all like the idea of being an entrepreneur.

But let’s be honest, being an entrepreneur is not easy. In fact it takes a lot of guts, a lot of resilience, sleeplessness nights, and spending a lot of your time alone.

But one of the ways you can get through it is when you are able to talk with the people who have done it and done it successfully.

And that is exactly why we bring best-selling author and entrepreneur Larry Gaynor to A New Direction to give us…well…A New Direction when it comes to being an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur Larry Gaynor’s new book “Take a Chance!  101 Entrepreneurial Lessons for Making it Big” is the perfect book for every entrepreneur regardless of the stage you are in.

Personally, I love books that have numbered lessons and tips.  Each one makes you think and reflect if you are doing the same thing.

What makes this entrepreneur book more powerful, it is written by a person who is in the middle of it, had to build it from the ground up, maintain it, and create a legacy from it.

The book is filled not only with practical and useful tools and tips, but has great stories that help make the lesson really come to life.

If you are an entrepreneur, or considering becoming one, this book is one that you will want to read, keep on your bookshelf and use it as a refence.

Please say thank you to our sponsors of A New Direction.  There support helps us bring great authors and experts every week.  Go to their Websites and LIKE their fan pages:

EPIC Physical Therapy from everyday people like you and I, to professional athletes they have the certified staff and the cutting edge equipment to help you not only recover but to truly “Thrive” in your life.

When you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recover, and EPIC Results head on over to EPIC Physical Therapy.. www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 39 years they have been helping people all over the world take the stress out of real estate.

They built their business one relationship at a time and continue that same tradition today.

They recognize your home is more than bricks and mortar, but that is truly built on your memories.

When you are ready to sell or buy your home, start with the relationship builders and home transition experts.  Start with Linda Craft Team, Realtors… www.LindaCraft.com

Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction.

Maybe your wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Well here are the top 6 of the many reasons people hire me to be their coach.

Do any of these sound like something that may benefit you?  My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let’s talk and see what if I am a fit for you.

Just fill out this form and let’s start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso.

My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful.

I look forward to talking with you!

Hey book lovers!  Would you rather read or listen to a book?  Well, here is your chance to listen to books and a FREE 30 day trial.

I use Audible and I love it!  I believe you will to.

Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

The post 101 Entrepreneur Lessons for Making it Big appeared first on Jay Izso.

So many of us dream of being a successful entrepreneur.

There is such an allure of owning your own business, being in control of your destiny, and knowing it is yours has quite the appeal.

And while most all of us have had dreams of being an entrepreneur, most of us will not do it.

Why?  Because to be a successful entrepreneur requires a change in mindset.  And not just one, but many mindsets.

First, you have to be willing to have the mindset of being a risk taker, and then you need to take action on.

You also need to have a different attitude, have a different money mindset, changing your mindset of leadership, building a presence and more.

And in this episode of A New Direction Dr. Charlene Walters joins us to talk about her latest book, “Launch Your Entrepreneur”.

If you have thought about becoming an entrepreneur and have wondered what it will take to be successful, then you will want to join us right here!

Charlene Walter’s Book, “Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur” is in my opinion one of the most comprehensive books on how to become a successful entrepreneur.

The book is based on 10 mindsets that every aspiring entrepreneur must have.  And starts with the first mindset of “Taking Action”.

The book moves us through specifics such as dealing with your own financial mindset, personal branding, social media, and so much more.

Dr. Walters digs deep into issues that every entrepreneur faces such as imposter syndrome, being in competition, the struggle with selling, grit, resiliency, self-sabotage and a number of psychological and emotional issues.

As you can tell nearly everything is on the table to discuss in Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur.

And do not let the subtitle fool you…this book is literally for everyone!

Please reach out and thank the sponsors of our show A New Direction:

EPIC Physical Therapy. They have the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you.

Whether you are recovering from a surgery, or have an injury that is holding you back, or whether you are an athlete professional or amateur that is looking to be at the top of your game.

Even if you would just like to move better they can help.  If you are looking for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery and EPIC Results then check out the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft Team, Realtors they have been helping people with their home selling and buying needs and wants for 39 years.

Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.

That’s because Linda and her team recognize that your home is more than a purchase, it is the place that some of your most significant memories will be made.

When you are looking for the best expert when it comes to real estate in your area start with the “legends of customer service” start with Linda Craft Team.  Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com

Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction.

I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life.

You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That’s a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it.

My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let’s talk and see what if I am a fit for you.

Just fill out this form and let’s start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso.

My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful.

I look forward to talking with you!

Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.

Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

The post Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur 10 Mindsets for Success appeared first on Jay Izso.

Craig Cooke’s book: “Business Kung Fu: Modern Strategy, Ancient Truth, Your Success” is a fascinating read.

Craig Cooke takes his experience in martial arts and makes a clear connection between Kung Fu and Business.

The biggest connection is that like learning Kung Fu when you start a business you are going to be doing things that you don’t want to do.  And you will spend hours doing it.

One of the biggest eye opening parts of Business Kung Fu is how Craig takes the classic Chinese 5 Element Theory and relates it to the 5 fundamental elements of business and entrepreneurship.

Those being, Passion, Discipline, Expertise, Confidence and Faith and then back to Passion again.

The book is a very fast read, but the mindset lessons are powerful and are needed in today’s fast paced business world.

Also, look out for Preparing to Fight.  Like in Kung Fu, you have to train to be in a fight, and the truth is you have to prepare to be in a fight in business as well.

Please say thank you to the sponsors of A New Direction:

EPIC Physical Therapy, the therapists of those who just want to move and feel better, or post surgery, or overcoming an injury, or young athletes to professional athletes.

EPIC PT has the bleeding edge equipment to help you achieve your physical goals, and the certified staff to ensure you are getting the latest treatment, individualized and customized to you!

They recognize that your needs and goals are unique so they want to make sure the program they put together is as unique as you are.

So if you are ready for EPIC relief, EPIC recover, and EPIC results, contact the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy… www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft Team, Realtors, for more than 39 years they have been helping people with their home buying and selling needs around the world.

Their customers call them the “Legends of Customer Service”…why?

Because Linda Craft and her team believe that the relationship is the most important part of the home buying and selling process.

Because after all your home is about your memories not the bricks and mortar.  Learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com

Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction.

I am a business and life coach that specializes in helping people improve their performance in their business and life and help them become more successful in all aspects of their life.

You may have thought about a coach, but you just were not sure if a coach is for you.  That’s a great question to ask, and I would encourage you to call me and least chat about it.

My gift to you is Free complimentary call.  Let’s talk and see what if I am a fit for you.

Just fill out this form and let’s start talking.  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso.

My business is Coaching Mavericks, because there is a Maverick in all of us that when we find our way with our own unique gifts, talents and abilities, we will be the most successful.

I look forward to talking with you!

Also Book readers do you use Audible to listen to your books?  I do and I love it.  Now you can get your FREE 30 day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

The post Business Kung Fu – 5 Elements that Will Change Your Business appeared first on Jay Izso.

Nearly all of us have either tried or dreamed about starting our own business and become entrepreneurs.  Why don’t more people become entrepreneurs?  The number one reason is, that it is filled with so much risk, that people cannot take it.  The other reason is because it is a constant rollercoaster sometimes from day to day.  Those that are successful entrepreneurs are far fewer than those who have failed.  By multi-entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Schlegel is one of those entrepreneurs who knows the game so well has failed, faced bankruptcy, depression and more only to come out on top and keep going.  And he joins us this week on A New Direction.

Bob Schlegel‘s book entitled “Angels and Entrepreneurs: A Lifestyle Formula for Starting Your Own Business and Riding the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller.  It is a close look at Bob Schlegel‘s journey into his failures and successes as an entrepreneur and what it takes to start a business.  In this episode Bob talks about the core of an entrepreneurs lifestyle with PEP (Persistence, Education, Entrepreneurship, Passion) we then move on to discuss other lessons and G.O.I. If your curious what that is, then listen in to the show…that’s the teaser.

Would you do me a huge favor and go to our sponsors check out their web pages and tell them thank you for sponsoring  A New Direction…I would be so grateful.

EPIC Physical Therapy has been sponsoring A New Direction for quite some time.  They are truly the “go to” physical therapists.  With their certified staff and state of the art equipment and technology whether you just want to move and feel better, are recovering from an injury, or are an athlete who wants to be performing at the top of your game, EPIC Physical Therapy is the place to start.  When you are ready for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results then head on over to the certified professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years their clients say they are have “legendary” customer service.  The reason they say that is because Linda Craft has built her business one relationship at a time, because she understood that the home purchase is more than likely the single highest purchase you will make in your life time, but more than that she knows that the memories that are made in your home no one can put a price on.  Linda Craft & Team have helped thousands of clients achieve their dream, and they would love to help you too.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com 

The post Entrepreneurs and Starting a Business – Bob Schlegel appeared first on Jay Izso.

What does climbing Mount Everest have to do with being an Entrepreneur and a Start-Up Company?  Turns out pretty much everything.  If you are considering a Start-Up then the truth of the matter is you are on a journey.  And that journey is pretty much of a climb that is beset with potential pit falls and altitudes that you have never experienced.  In fact if you are an entrepreneur with a Start-Up then you need to know that like climbing Mount Everest you cannot not go straight to the top, you have to sometimes come back to base camp so that you can slowly get acclimated to the altitude if you want to be successful.  The truth is if you want to be successful in climbing Mount Everest or a Start-Up you are going to need a “Sherpa” that has been there done that and knows the “ins” and “outs”.  Well on this episode of A New Direction Helen Yu is your “Sherpa” to help you get your Start-Up to become successful.

Helen Yu’s book Ascend Your Start-Up: Conquer the 5 Disconnects to Accelerate Growth is powerful and I believe a must read for any entrepreneur, sales person, business CEO, Start-Up or long time business.  The lessons from her climb deal with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we all face in business.  Here is the key:  Ascend Your Start-Up will help you take a step back and reconsider your “why”, your brand,  your marketing, your team, and your customer.  And if you follow Sherpa Helen Yu’s advice you will grow and grow to your potential.

Please Thank the financial partners of A New Direction by LIKING their pages on social media:

EPIC Physical Therapy.  Whether you are injured from work, play, or you simply want to feel better about yourself and get better freedom of movement.  EPIC physical therapy has the latest state of the art technology and equipment, coupled with a certified staff to help you achieve your physical goals and get you back to where you want to be and give you a direction where you should be going.  When you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results look no further than the people I use and trust EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, Linda Craft and her team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home.  While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company’s network.  Linda Craft and her team are privately owned and operated.  That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best service. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina…they are indeed legendary when it comes to service.  Learn more  by going to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com

The post Entrepreneurship – Ascend Your Start-Up – Helen Yu appeared first on Jay Izso.

If you talk to the most successful Entrepreneurs in the world you will find that there are many traits that are associated with success.  And one of those traits is being undaunted.  Being entrepreneur requires you to be perseverant even when everyone else wants you to quit.  It means being resilient when you yourself feel like quitting.  As an Undaunted  entrepreneur you must stand up for yourself, putting yourself out there, believing in yourself, your product or service and not letting circumstances dictate your actions.  The fact is if you want success in your entrepreneur life, you need to lead the undaunted life.  And that is true of this weeks guest on A New Direction, CEO and Founder of Hint Water Kara Goldin.  If there is anyone who has demonstrated that success comes from being undaunted she is the poster child.

Kara‘s book “undaunted” is a journey from Kara’s beginnings of working in a toy store to having an entrepreneurial idea that she could make a sugar free water taste good and be good for you when she started in Hint.  As you follow along on her incredible journey she shares with you entrepreneur and success lessons she learned along the way that she applied to her everyday living.  And now on A New Direction through her book “Undaunted” she shares with you those lessons so that you can achieve your dream of being an entrepreneur and become the success you were designed to become.  Kara Goldin is one of those guests that you will listen to over and over again!

Undaunted is available as an audio book too!  Just click here to get yours right now!

Hey friends and listeners I really do appreciate you!  Thank you for listening and please tell your friends.  Also if you would where ever you listen would you give us a positive rating and review!  I would be so grateful.

Please like the social media pages and say thank you to our sponsors of A New Direction.

EPIC Physical Therapy, they have all the latest equipment, tools, and technology, but what makes EPIC…well…EPIC is their certified staff.  They really do understand that no two injuries or people are exactly the same so they will customize a treatment plan specifically for you.  So if you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results whether you are recovering from surgery or overcoming an athletic injury or just want to be a better version of you please contact EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years they have remained at the top of the real estate market.  Why? Because they truly are known as the “Legends of Customer Service”.  For 35 years they have built their business by building one relationship at a time.  Linda’s first customer was in 1985 and they still come to see her today, because that relationship is still as important today as it was 35 years ago.  Find out why Linda Craft & Team offer a real relationship difference.  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

The post Entrepreneur Success Be Undaunted – Kara Goldin appeared first on Jay Izso.

As an entrepreneur we typically are idea people.  Some of us are sales people, but it seems like the more entrepreneurs I interview the more I see their creative side than their sales side.  Sometimes it appears to be an attitude of, “if I build it, they will come”.  The truth is many entrepreneur types not only have a problem with selling they have a problem with sales people in general.  And sometimes with good cause.  For example, have you heard sales people use the word “leads” to refer to human beings.  It is a label.  And as we know about labels when we place a label on a person we change them from a human to a “thing”.

The fact is entrepreneurs need to wear may hats.  They are the CEO, the marketer, the sales person, the negotiator, the HR department, the book keeper, and so many roles.  Sometimes it is difficult to prioritize and know what is important.  Many times our emotions and lack of skills and knowledge can get in the way of our own productivity and profitability.  In this episode of A New Direction After Party (chats after the show is over), Steve Brown author of  The Golden Toilet helps us figure out some of our own thoughts and beliefs that come with being an entrepreneur.

The book “The Golden Toilet is full of great information for not only the entrepreneur, but also for the sales person, the marketing person, the manager, the CEO and anyone who has a desire to make your way in the right way.  Steve Brown having been with us before has become one of the most listened to guests on the show and The Golden Toilet is a book that you should read as part of your 2021 goals for growth.

Please reach out to the sponsors of A New Direction and thank them for their financial support!

EPIC Physical Therapy is where I go when I am injured, or just want to feel better for my aches and pains.  But you know who else uses EPIC pt?  Professional Athletes and Athletes of all ages.  They have the cutting edge equipment combined with the superior knowledge to customize a treatment program for you!  When you are ready for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results head on over to EPIC Physical Therapy – www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, for 35 years Linda has been building relationships with people one person at a time.  And today she and her team are still building real lasting relationships with her clients.  They fully understand that the power of the home you own is the memories you make in your home.  While you may forget the details of the construction of the home, you will never forget all the significant events that made an impact on your life.  It is that dedication to relationships with her clients that continue to keep her at the top of the real estate charts, why her clients refer her and her team, and why they say LCT has “Legendary Customer Service”.  Why not check out the Legends of relationship….go to www.LindaCraft.com

The post Sales, Marketing and the Entrepreneur – Steve Brown – The Golden Toilet appeared first on Jay Izso.

We all want to achieve success.  And success can mean different things to each one of us.  But, I would venture to say that to the vast majority of you reading this right now, that at least on some level success has something to do with your financial situation.  For example, if success is being able to retire on a beach, well, that is going to take money.  If success is having a boat and travel, it will take money.  Here is the problem for so many, we do not fully understand what it takes to truly be successful.  There is a wide spread myth that continues to spread that people are given their success…and that is simply a falsehood and narrative that deceives people and keeps them from achieving the level of success they could.  And in this episode of A New Direction Marques Ogden, former NFL athlete joins us to set the record straight when it comes to success.

Marques Ogden has a phenomenal backstory.  One that will change your perspective when it comes to creating the successful life you want achieve.  From NFL professional to losing it all and working as a janitor, to the moment he realizes “this is not his story”, to becoming a highly sought after speaker, business coach & consultant, best selling author, and more!  Through his ups and downs, he finds The Success Cycle and now shares it with you.  Get ready friends of A New Direction, because Marques is going to blow you away with his wisdom.  His journey which still continues is one that will encourage you, challenge you, but ultimately inspire you to achieve the success you desire.  The Success Cycle is one of those books that you should have in your library.

Please reaching out and thank these sponsors for their financial support of A New Direction!

EPIC Physical Therapy I love these people and I love this place!  They have the certified staff that customizes a treatment program based on your individual needs and goals.  They also have some of the most cutting edge equipment as part of your treatment program to help you get back to the way you want to be, whether that be from injury or professional athlete, if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results just click on over to www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, their clients call them the “legends of customer service” the fact is for 35 years they have been at the top of the real estate game…that just makes them legendary.  What is more they are still going strong!  Linda Craft and their team understand the importance of the personal relationship and the need for a digital presence.  So if you want the best of both worlds contact the personal, professional, 21st century real estate professionals at www.LindaCraft.com

A New Direction is also a proud supporter of the All Secure Foundation.  As a matter of fact you will often see me wear their custom made hats on the Facebook LIVE shows.  All Secure Foundation is a non-profit started by Delta Force Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly and his wife Jen.  The mission is to assist special operations warriors, and their families heal from the trauma of war.  Please make a donation click here or on the picture.

The post The Success Cycle – Marques Ogden – Former NFL Athlete appeared first on Jay Izso.

Have you ever thought you could be an entrepreneur?  Probably.  You have either now or sometime in the past have said, “my idea could be a business”.  So what stopped you?  Maybe you didn’t believe your idea was good enough.  Maybe you thought, “where am I going to get the money”.  Maybe the whole idea of just running your own business overwhelmed you once you started thinking about every detail it would take to actually run the business.  By the way, every successful entrepreneur had exactly the same thought.  The difference?  They found a way to do it anyway.  Look entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.  There are so many risks involved and the truth is more fail than succeed.  And even those that do succeed had moments where they didn’t think they would make it.  Well there is some help for you.

In this episode of A New Direction author and expert entrepreneur Troy Underwood has been where you are over and over again and he succeeded.  And he has written what I think may be the most practical guide to starting your own business when you are not sure of the idea or how you are going to fund it.  The book is entitled How to Launch Your Side Hustle and it the information he gives you is like drinking water from a fire hose.  Not only does Troy take you through the beginning of getting started, but he talks about scaling your business, hiring, marketing, legal issues you may want to consider, and how you can exit.  How to Launch Your Side Hustle is in my opinion one of the best investments you will make if you have any desire to be an entrepreneur.  Enjoy the show…the information is invaluable.  He will be coming back!  Hey and tell your friends to listen too!

Please thank our sponsors who give their financial support for A New Direction:

EPIC Physical Therapy they are the certified therapists with the cutting edge therapy equipment and techniques to help anyone who is injured, post surgery, athletes, and those who just want to move and feel better.  They are my physical therapists, I trust them, and they have helped me stay active and healthy.  If you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery and EPIC results call on the EPIC experts and EPIC Physical Therapy head on over to www.EPICpt.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors has been a sponsor since day one of A New Direction and we could not be more grateful.  For 35 years Linda and her team has stayed on the bleeding edge of technology, but more importantly without losing the most important ingredient to “legendary customer service”, namely it is a focus on you the person.  If you are looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the world they can either help you find the best professional in your area, or you can visit them locally in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina why not click on over to www.LindaCraft.com

The post Start Your Business with Minimal Capital – How to Launch Your Side Hustle – Troy Underwood appeared first on Jay Izso.

We can look in our business, our relationships, our careers, our lives in general and say, “things need to change”.   None of us want that change to be for the worse, so we try to take control.  We decide quite often that if we have the power to change things we will.  So we start handing out orders, making edicts, creating systems, sometimes creating systems for the systems, get angry, get bossy, start pressing harder, and yet in the end not much really changes.  Oh things may change a little, but not enough to make a difference.  The fact is you are still stuck.  All the control that you took back didn’t add any positive or significant value.  Instead, you became more isolated, more frustrated, and the people around you don’t want to be around you any more much less help you.

Welcome in Brian Dixon.  He is experienced in helping people solve their biggest problems, overcome their greatest challenges, and just gets people “unstuck”.  He discovered a secret to successfully navigating positive change.  Instead of trying to control everything around him, he made a daily decision to start with his people.  Dr, Dixon has written an amazing book that gives us true insights into life, purpose, and profitability by truly serving others, entitled, “Start with Your People”.

In this episode of A New Direction Brian Dixon takes on a journey from how he vulnerably allowed people he knew and or worked with tell the truth about who he was, and that transformed him to understand that he needed to start serving.  From his wife, to his friends, to his employees, to his clients, to the dance instructor studio for his children.  He truly served them all and demonstrated how to “Start with Your People“.  In Start with Your People you will learn practical applied lessons in dealing with topics such as “who your number one client is, how to deal with difficult people, what it takes to create a master mind group, discover your purpose, use your passion to your advantage, have a better relationship with money and more.  This is one of those episodes of AND that will inspire you and empower you.

Please say thank you to our sponsors:

Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors, known through out the world as the leaders in business brokerage they have literally helped thousands of business owners with the selling and buying of their businesses…and they do it with complete confidentiality.  So when you are ready to sell you business call on the experts at Enlign Business Brokers and Advisors.  Head on over to www.ENLIGN.com

Linda Craft & Team, Realtors…for 34 years they have served and led the real estate profession in the greater Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park Area of North Carolina.  But they can help you find the best expert in your area as well.  So no matter where you are, contact the Legends of Customer Service, contact Linda Craft & Team, Realtors.  www.LindaCraft.com

The post Creating Positive Change – Start with Your People – Brian Dixon appeared first on Jay Izso.