"I don't do ANYTHING that I can pay someone $5-$10/hour to do."

This week, we're continuing with our monthly productivity series. In this episode, we dive into one of the most critical questions that we wrestle with each and every day — how do I create more time in my day? We talk about why understanding your hourly worth is critically important, how we use virtual assistants (VAs) to help us manage GenY Success, and how to hire your first VA.

Next week, we'll tackle the third question in our monthly productivity series, "What do I do when I feel like I can't stop working?" We'll talk about why so many of us feel like we can't stop working, why we seem to expect more from ourselves than what we can actually deliver, and how we schedule "down time" each day/week/month in order to avoid burnout.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/VA

"When you are in a flow state, you ARE creative."

Ben Austin is the founder of Stop.Start.Do. and teaches you how to be a peak performing leader by mastering your success habits. His friends call him the illegitimate love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Nye.

I wanted to get Ben back on the show because the guy knows quite a bit about "flow states." More importantly, he understands how flow states impact productivity better than most folks. Last time Ben joined the show, we talked about the habits of the world's top leaders. This time, we discuss how reaching "flow" can drastically improve your productivity, why reaching a flow state is a conscious, fundamental activity, and why reaching a flow state is all about living in the present.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/97

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In this episode, we share our first "behind the scenes" look at where we're headed with GenY Success. All sorts of new stuff happening!

Plus, Jason's getting ready for a big move. And WTF is John doing in Colombia?

"I knew if I put it out there, I'd be forced to do it."

Chandler Bolt is the author of five best-selling books including his most recent book titled, “Book Launch”. He’s also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School, the #1 online resource for writing your first book. Through his books, training videos, and Self-Publishing School, he’s helped thousands of people on their journey toward writing their first book.

I wanted to get Chandler back on the show because his business, Self-Publishing School, has absolutely blown up over the past year! Since the last time Chandler was on the show, his business crossed the million-dollar mark. He recently became the sole owner of Self-Publishing School, and he's now on track to bring in more than $4 million dollars this year. Yet, he still struggles with Imposter Syndrome. Chandler shares the two things he struggles with every, single day, and also shares what he's learned after dropping out of school, starting his own business, and running a multi-million dollar business.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/96

"Selling products on Amazon has become a great starting point for building a business."

Kiri Masters started Bobsled Marketing, an agency that helps brands launch their products on Amazon. At the age of 28, she quit her job as a commercial banker to start the company. Now, she and her team have launched over 100 products on Amazon, ranging from drones, to pillows, to gun holster belts.

I wanted to get Kiri on the show because, as she says, "being an employee isn't a bad thing." Kiri worked in the banking industry for years before she started her own business, and she picked up some invaluable skills along the way. We talk about how to be a more productive employee, how to manage your manager, and how working for someone else prepares you for entrepreneurship. And, of course, Kiri talks about some of the ways you can get started selling products on Amazon!

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/93

"Sometimes you gotta' just go before you're ready."

Elaine Huang is the founder of Neon Owl, a media company that focuses on bringing positive, inspirational content back into music media, while connecting artists and fans to give back to charities around the world. She left her six-figure income position as VP to create a life out of passion and purpose. Elaine is the poster child of creating and living a life filled with nothing less than what you love.

I wanted to get Elaine on the show because she took a longer road toward turning her passion project into a legitimate, lifestyle business. Elaine left a secure, six-figure job in order to build a business she loved. But, it didn't happen overnight. We talk about why Elaine felt lost during college, how she turned her lifelong passion into a profitable business, and even some of the unexpected challenges Elaine faced while transitioning from working for someone else to being her own boss.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/92

"That's the worst thing, really, to be spinning your wheels and not even knowing it."

Paul Minors is is a coffee drinking tech lover who is very passionate about productivity. His goal is to help people like you get more done and reach your full potential. He believes that by managing your time, energy, and attention, you can be a more effective individual. Not just at work, but in everything that you do. Paul helps people become more productive at PaulMinors.com, and he also hosts The Productivity Podcast.

I wanted to get Paul on the show because he's a productivity expert who's managed to build a real "side hustle" while maintaining a 9-to-5 job. We cover all kinds of productivity topics, including how being a perfectionist sometimes works against you. Paul talks about how to figure out why you're not as productive as you'd like to be, how journaling improves your productivity, and how to schedule tasks in order to increase your productivity.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/91

"If you apply yourself the right way, there is nothing that is outside your grasp."

YL Savitskiy is the is the co-founder of Self-Made Millennials, and a young entrepreneur, millennial, podcast host, fitness junkie, and adventurer. Being the first person in his immediate family to enroll in an American university, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations after only three and a half years. Nine days after graduation, YL took a leap and followed his dream of living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Embracing change, he arrived in Vegas with two suitcases, a place to stay, and an approach of piecing together the rest of the details later.

I wanted to get YL on the show because he's smack dab in the middle of his own entrepreneurial journey, and he has an interesting perspective on what it takes to truly live a self-made lifestyle. We talk about YL's path to entrepreneurship, including how he learned to handle rejection while working at a fundraising office in college, and why he dropped everything and moved to Las Vegas right after he graduated. YL even offers a "sneak peek" at his seven secrets for living a self-made lifestyle.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/90

"Forget business for a second, let's just figure out what I want my day-to-day life to be."

Matt Inglot is the founder of Tilted Pixel, a web agency he started 10 years ago while in university. He is also the creator FreelanceTransformation.com where he helps fellow consultants and creative services providers to earn more and most importantly, to build an amazing lifestyle through their business.

I wanted to get Matt on the show because he's an experienced freelancer and entrepreneur who's built a business that's perfectly optimized for a life of freedom and flexibility. We talk about all things freelancing, including the most common freelancing mistakes, how to figure out (and charge) what you're worth, and how to find clients you actually want to work with.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/89

"Be natural, be a person. Be interested in getting to know people."

Erin Jacobson is known as "The Music Industry Lawyer." She's an experienced deal negotiator and a seasoned adviser of intellectual property rights who protects musicians, songwriters, producers, and other entertainment professionals. Her clients range from Grammy and Emmy Award winners to independent artists, record labels, music publishers, and production companies. Erin also founded, owns, and oversees all operations for Indie Artist Resource, the independent musician's resource for legal and business protection. She's a frequent author and speaker, and also blogs regularly on music industry topics.

I wanted to get Erin on the show because she's an expert networker, and someone who's turned a lifelong passion for music into a successful career. Now, she represents some of the biggest names in the music industry! We talk about how to gain expertise in any field, how to land your first big clients, and Erin walks us through her easy-to-implement networking tips.

Show Notes: GenYSuccess.com/88