Patricia is an entrepreneurship educator for kids and teens. She provides online support to young people who want to start or grow their businesses with coaching and a comprehensive accelerator program. She also offers in-school entrepreneurship presentations and helps schools to implement entrepreneurship programs that meet their specific needs. Patricia holds a BA from Harvard University ('98), an MBA from Columbia Graduate School of Business ('03) and has been an educator for over 12 years. 

I had so much fun talking to her in this episode. Her personality and energy is vibrant and effervescent. She gives us practical tips for introducing entrepreneurship into your home and creating learning experiences right under your own roof. Listen in as we chat about:

• Getting creative with at-home businesses
• Fostering decision making and business skills from a young age
• The 4 basic characteristics of entrepreneurship
• How to focus on those building blocks at an early age
• Modeling and fostering a problem solving lifestyle at home

You can find information about Patricia Clahar and Hands-On Entrepreneurship 4 Kids at:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

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Contact Kim Ransom on her website at www.kimberlyransom.com 

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Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor and the world's leading expert in women's cycles and menstruation. She travels around the world leading retreats, seminars and courses to teach women how to work with their bodies and innate cycles and find balance. Known for her passion and wisdom in women's wellness and reproductive health, she is a renowned expert in bridging the gap between science and spirituality. She is also the CEO of GoddessCeremony the Host of the GoddessCeremony Podcast.

This week, we learn about how to align our natural path of productivity with each new phase of our menstrual cycles. Listen in as we chat about:

Avoiding burnout
Assessing the source of stress as a naturopathic doctor
When to say no to creative work
How to figure out when the phases of your cycle are changing
What happens at a Goddess Ceremony (sign me up!!!)

You can find information about Cassandra Wilder and her retreats at:

www.GoddessCeremony.com
@goddessceremony
Find me at:
www.kimberlyransom.com
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www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches
And Facebook:
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Alright friends, January is over and if you're anything like me, you hit the ground running at the start of 2020.  However, as the month comes to a close and we embark on February, sometimes our motivation lulls and it gets to be more difficult to tackle the rest of the year with that same fire. 

In today's episode we're focusing on a couple of my tips and tricks for staying productive and continuing to produce quality content.  We're focusing on prioritization, organization, and batching out content so it can continue to work for you and keep you visible.  

Lets keep that 2020 motivation going! January has come to a close, but if you're like me you still have some pretty big goals for the rest of the year. So listen up and get moving and grooving to accomplishing them!

Find me at:

www.kimberlyransom.com

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www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches

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Episode 31- Getting the Most Out of Your Events

This week we’re talking about events! Most of us love to rub shoulders with others in our field who have the same work passions. Today we discuss some quick tips to make sure that we’re getting the most for our ticket money.

We can start by making sure that we are planning early in the year to avoid impulse buys. Being intentional with your schedule is a must! Speaking of being intentional, how do you know which events to book? Well, if you have a national customer base, national events make sense. If your clients are local only, it might be best to look at events within your geographical region.

Knowing your goals and what you need to get from an event is also key. It will help you choose your sessions and listen with laser focus.  When you’re on-site, make sure you’re clear on:

• Leave with a plan
• Go to the right classes – do you need basics? do you need refreshers or accelerators? Is this a new skill?
• Ask questions in each session, 1 per class
• Sit in the front
• Challenge yourself to make 1 new contact

What about after the event? What’s the follow up? Think about how you can follow up with any important presenters that you may to keep contact with. Send a thank you email. Look for face time opportunities after the session. And, what about a debrief? Schedule some time to unpack everything that you’ve learned to make a solid plan for any new ideas and implementation. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you need to have a clear plan for delegation and accountability the minute you get back to work.

To get in touch with our generous guest, follow her links at:

www.ontheedgeevent.com/prepkit

Our links are below, friends. Drop me a line and tell me about your favorite industry events!

Find us at:

www.kimberlyransom.com

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches

And Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

This week we’re talking about events! Most of us love to rub shoulders with others in our field who have the same work passions. Today we discuss some quick tips to make sure that we’re getting the most for our ticket money.

We can start by making sure that we are planning early in the year to avoid impulse buys. Being intentional with your schedule is a must! Speaking of being intentional, how do you know which events to book? Well, if you have a national customer base, national events make sense. If your clients are local only, it might be best to look at events within your geographical region.

Knowing your goals and what you need to get from an event is also key. It will help you choose your sessions and listen with laser focus.  When you’re on-site, make sure you’re clear on:

• Leave with a plan
• Go to the right classes – do you need basics? do you need refreshers or accelerators? Is this a new skill?
• Ask questions in each session, 1 per class
• Sit in the front
• Challenge yourself to make 1 new contact

What about after the event? What’s the follow up? Think about how you can follow up with any important presenters that you may to keep contact with. Send a thank you email. Look for face time opportunities after the session. And, what about a debrief? Schedule some time to unpack everything that you’ve learned to make a solid plan for any new ideas and implementation. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you need to have a clear plan for delegation and accountability the minute you get back to work.

Our links are below, friends. Drop me a line and tell me about your favorite industry events!

Find us at:

www.kimberlyransom.com

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches

And Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

My guest today is a rather unique character. Not fitting into one box, Jayc Ryder started his career life washing windows of a supermarket at the age of 15 years. As he grew older, he grew into Sales & IT roles, where he became a computer geek. Around that time, he discovered his psychic abilities. He has spent the last 30 years embracing this asset which has brought him adventures that one could only dream about. Throughout the years he has become a Best Selling author, an Affiliate Manager for a $1 Million Dollar online Launch, spoken on stages and even appeared on TV in Ukraine on "Battle Of The Psychics" where he was awarded 3rd Place "Best Psychic In The World". Aside from all of that, he has hosted 16 episodes of Psychic Investigations where he solved murders, mysteries, suicides and other mystical situations to an audience worldwide of over 100+ million viewers. He is quite the eclectic package!
So, I’m sure you will not be surprised to hear that we are talking with him today about …websites. So logical! After his TV career, he fell in love with the challenge of digital design. On Fear Free Launches today, we talk about how to avoid some common do-it-yourself website disasters. Listen in as we discuss:
Having the right intellectual property ducks in a row
Hosting pitfalls and the difference between hosting sites
Poor web design choices
Why opening new browser windows on every link is not optimal
How to Multiply Your Content.
Optimizing titles and descriptions
Thank you so much to Jayc for sharing his life’s adventures and knowledge with our listeners!

Jayc's Free Gift for our listeners: A list of the 50 Optimal Sites for Video Distribution  

https://www.jaycryder.com/freegift

Limited Time Only: Prelaunch Of The Digital Stage. All Sales 50% DIscount. Use The Coupon code "FEARFREELAUNCHES"

https://www.thedigitalstage.com

Find us at:
www.kimberlyransom.com
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www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches
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https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Today on the Fear Free Launches business podcast, we hash out the common question of, “should I start/invest/take the risk?” Short answer: I don’t know. But, you do. I give you the questions we examine when we are trying to figure out if now is the time for you, as well as some core competencies of the typical successful solopreneur.

The reality is that entrepreneurial life is tough. If you are only in it for the success, you’ll only be successful at failure. Being self-employed and leading others on your entrepreneurial journeys is not for the faint of heart. It is slow. It is tedious. It is a process. Today, we talk about the behaviors that are likely to predict what makes us more likely to withstand the storms and how we know it’s time to “jump”.

But once you have jumped…then what? The difference between visible, successful businesses ideas that stay in the closet is action. So then, how are we able to make big moves with little time and resources? Delegating and outsourcing will be your best friend. I’m dishing you the secrets on how to decide what to offload and what to keep. I won’t give away all the dirty deets but tune in to find out what I think about:

Working in your “genius zone” (thank you, Michael Gerber)
The difference between outsourcing and delegating
Which tasks are better outsourced vs. better kept in-house
Which pieces to outsource with caution
What kind of work will propel you forward in your new time

Lastly, today I’m asking you a favor. I need to hear from you! Please hop on our Instagram, our Facebook page or my website and send me a message. We want to hear about what you are working on, what your dreams are or what you need help with. There’s never been a better time to put yourself out there and help us, help you! Our links are below, friends.

Find us at:
www.kimberlyransom.com
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches
And Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Today on the Fear Free Launches business podcast, we present Part 2 of our talk with thehusband and wife team, Bob and Tommie of the YouTube channel, Babyteeth4! We pick up where we left off,discussing how they knew they were ready to leave their day jobs and work full time on the Babyteeth brand. In this episode, we talk about what keeps them going with endless content and also how they strike a balance between creative and business work. Bob and Tommie tell us about the lifestyle they’ve grown and love, as well as describe their “worst case scenario” if YouTube were to disappear tomorrow. Today’s episode takes a trip into the inner workings of the family business as we learn about: How they handle internet “trolls”Instilling employable skills toJillian and Addie The importance of surrounding yourself with other creativesAdvice they give to new YouTube startupsThe future of revenue for YouTubersIn the second part of this interview, we talkabout all of the intangible benefits of running a YouTube brand, as well as downsides of being so visible. This interview covers everything from the nuts and bolts of production to brand creation to the future of YouTube. If you have aspirations of becoming a YouTube influencer or growing any sort of brand on social media, this interview is a must-listen. A HUGE thank you to Bob and Tommie for being so honest and generous with information! ContactBob & Tommieon:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/babyteeth4Instagram: @babyteeth4Find us at:www.kimberlyransom.comInstagram:www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches And Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Episode 26-  Part 1 with Bob & Tommie of Babyteeth4 (YouTube OGs)

Today on the Fear Free Launches business podcast, we talk to the husband and wife team, Bob and Tommie. They are the parents of dynamic duo, Jillian and Addie, and together they make up the family of the YouTube channel, Babyteeth4! The next two episodes chronical the creation and success of their company and what it takes to be financially successful as a modern day “content creator”.

In 2007, Bob and Tommie began uploading some fun videos of the kids to keep their family up to date on their growth. After one of their videos reached millions of views, the Babyteeth4 channel exploded! They became YouTube partners (monetized) in 2013 and then formed their company in 2014.Today, they have three channels: Babyteeth4 currently has 2.02 million subscribers, Babyteeth More has 707k subscribers and the Jillian & Addie Show has 66.6k subscribers.

They are some of the original social media influencers, garnering contracts with major toy and kids entertainment companies and monetizing YouTube since it was “a thing. They’ve grown with the platform and have weathered the good, bad and the ugly. Today’s episode takes a trip into the inner workings of the family business as we learn about:

• How their channel grew to 2.02M subscribers
• Ways they monetized the attention
• Production schedules, ideas and inspiration
• Family life, unplugging and boundaries
• When they knew it was time to leave their “regular jobs”
• Plans for the future of their channels

There was SO much great info in this interview that we had to break it up for you. We couldn’t bear to edit any of the content out, so please make sure you download Part 2, where we talk about internet trolls and kids, the skills they are teaching Jillian and Addie through this experience and what advice they give to new YouTube startups. We are so lucky that Bob and Tommie were so willing to open up and share their journey with our listeners.  If you have dreams of becoming an influencer or monetizing your platforms, you really do not want to miss their advice. This episode is like sitting down with a friendly neighbor for some great life advice. And lucky me- that’s what they are. On a personal note, a huge thank you to the Babyteeth4 family for being a friendly part of my journey in the city we share.

Contact Bob & Tommie on:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/babyteeth4

Instagram:  @babyteeth4

Find us at:

www.kimberlyransom.com

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/fearfreelaunches

And Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/fearfreelaunches/

Hey there! Thanks for listening today as we wrap up the year on Fear Free Launches!
This has a been a packed year in the world of Kim Ransom both personally and with all my business endeavors and activities. As I sat down to write out my outline for the episode, I made a list of some “wins and losses” and I have to admit, I had some feelings after seeing the whole year on paper. I don’t know about you but I don’t often stop to really take an inventory of what I’ve accomplished. You HAVE to celebrate the victories along the way because all of those things are what make up your personal version of success and life fulfillment. Ya know? 

This past year saw some amazing wins which include:

• launched some some businesses
• launched this podcast
• paid off all of my student loans (Episodes 22 & 23)
• had our best gymnastics year 
• gotten involved in awesome community initiatives 
• traveled

Now, I’m not going to spend too much time on the losses, but they are worth mentioning. I only have two real LOSSES. I mean, these two items DO have silver linings FOR SURE, but overall, they are the biggest sources of discomfort that I remember from this year.

What will I change for 2020?  I plan on zeroing in on my focus and spending my time wisely.  I want to deepen my connections both business-wise and personally.  There are also a couple of mindset changes I will make that I know will serve me well in 2020.

So for 2020, do me a favor and STOP- turn around and look down the mountain you’ve just climbed. Let’s stay focused, keep chipping away at those goals but also let your guard down enough to enjoy the people who helped you get there. Let’s be authentic, unapologetically YOU and…fearless.

Cheers to you my friend. Let’s get out there and crush 2020.