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"You'll see it when you believe it." - Wayne Dyer This week we jumped into the podcast studio to chat all things self-publishing! As you probably know, we launched pre-orders for our SECOND hard copy cookbook this week. Both books we've gone down the self-publishing road. And it's a pretty cool road. It was a totally unknown road for us 1 year ago when we decided to create our first book. We learnt OH. SO. MUCH and it has been totally amazing being able to actually implement the things we learnt last time round... this time round! Look at some of the deliciousness inside our new book! If you've been thinking about writing a book... then episode 55 is for you! We cover all the lessons (aka blessings in disguises), why creating physical products is good for your business (even if your audience knows you from the online world), the exact steps to create a book and get it to launch stage as well as our launch strategy (yes, it involves an epic giveaway!). Oh! We also get into the mindset and blocks that might pop up when creating products and exactly how to deal with these struggles (the Wayne Dyer quote above gives you a clue!). Nothing will be able to stop you once you get our mindset flip tips! There's going to be plenty more to share on this journey once we have the final product in October later this year, so count this as part 1!  We really are SO excited about this book, if you haven't had a chance to check out the epic launch giveaway you can enter! You just have to pre-order our epic book! Alright! Put aside 52 moments this week to listen to our episode all about publishing books! Yay!   Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla 

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We're SO excited about today's guest! We had the pleasure of meeting him and hanging out in Chicago at the Miracle Morning Event. He is a musical messenger. He combines the power of upbeat, feel good music with empowering lyrics. If you follow us on Snapchat then you've probably heard us singing his songs more than once. And get ready because today you are definitely about to feel inspired to embrace the warrior within and feel SUPER grateful! Welcome to #MerryBiz Brotha James!   "Don't let what you can't do affect what you can do." Some questions we asked... How have positive affirmations affected your life? Was there a rock bottom for you? Tell us this story. How do you make sure you actually take action when you learn new things? What would you say to someone who said they aren't creative at all? How do you come up with the lyrics and music you sing? "Perfection is the lowest standard possible." via Tony Robbins Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of taking time to discover your creativity. How asking for feedback outside your friendship/peer group could be the best thing for your work. The power of affirmations and meditation. How the world has conditioned us to lead us away from our true essence.  The thoughts that are happening in our mind don't define us. "We are not our minds."  

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In episode 53 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend from The Whole Daily as well as Blog to Profit.  She's many things.... the Healthy and Wealthy Specialist. Nutritionist, mamma, wife, terrible dancer, business and profit coach and health coach. That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's defs our kind of crazy... and that's why we're SO excited to welcome our good friend Alice Nicholls to #MerryBiz!   "Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be Notorious." Some questions we ask... How did everything begin for you? What kind of challenges have you experienced during your journey? What books are you reading at the moment? What is your number 1 tip to sort out your money mindset if you're in 'scarcity' mode? "I am rich, I am wealthy, I am abundant. I am open to receiving." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Your mindset and health is everything. Why you (yourself) are the biggest block... and now you know, so let's break it down! How the things we say to ourselves can impact our entire life. Why you need to listen to your audience to find out what your business offer could be. The importance of taking in information on mindset every single day. "If you're not a little bit sh1t scared of your goals... then they're not big enough."

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On today's episode we have our good friend Jon Bowes on the show! We met at TTT16 and basically he's an epic copywriter. He's good at it. Knows his stuff. When we asked Jon for his bio he said 'Sometimes I sleep naked... not always... but sometimes.' So it's safe to say that this episode is very interesting! But seriously... it is full of golden advice all about copywriting!  You'll love it! We're super excited to welcome Jon Bowes to #MerryBiz! Take a listen!   "I am an authentic, trusting open man." Some questions we ask.... How did you get into copywriting? How did you fall into what you're doing right now? What would be your number 1 tip be to the people who say 'I can't sell'. Where do they start?  How do we formulate a headline? Do you think staying authentic to yourself is more important than the sales copy? Tell us about your Iowaska experience!  "Build your audience first... then ask them what they want." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of teaching. Why your story is #1.  Why you should always put authenticity first, before any sales copy.  How to build a buyer.   The difference between selling online and face to face. Why your offer and how you word it is SO SO SO important.  "Go ahead and tell your story."  

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Today's guest is the founder of GoodnessMe Box, the monthly health food sampling box that gets people excited about living healthy. The idea was inspired through our guests' own health struggles and created with passion when she discovered the power of healthy, clean living. She's also the creator of the Whole Food Night Markets in Sydney, where over 700 people come together to celebrate health! BY THE WAY! We're speaking at the next one! So come along and let's hang out! We're so excited to hear more and welcome the lovely Peta Shulman to #MerryBiz Take a listen!   Some questions we ask... How did you come up with the idea of GoodnessMe Box?  Tell us about the first month when you started GoodnessMe Box? How did you actually do it?  How did go about finding your first customers? Did you start out with no Instagram, no Facebook?  What has been your biggest challenge throughout your whole business journey? How do you keep your team inspired? How has Instagram changed during your journey? What are you doing to keep on top of changes? Now you're branching into live events! Tell us more about the Wellness Event! "Persistence is key." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... How rock bottom can be the beginning of something amazing. Why you need to surround yourself with a strong team. The 2 most important values for any business: integrity and honesty. The importance of eating good, real food for your business and health. Why you need to be persistent to succeed at anything.  "To succeed, focus on integrity and honesty."

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We had the most AMAZING 2 weeks travelling together with The Dan Norris (if you're wondering why Carla always Dan, The Dan Norris, it's because all of his social profiles are @thedannorris...).  This podcast is filled with a heap of fun stories and learnings. Some of the key stuff we talk about is below... we think you might giggle a fair few times during episode! We also drove a Tesla during our road trip... and we talk about that. Travel advice from Dan: Don't drive in LA Don't have someone in the front sit who points to the wrong road to go down Buy headphones. Bring neck pillow. We tell a REALLY funny story in the beginning that will make the second point of advice make sense.    We attended the Miracle Morning Mastery Event in Chicago... holey moley it was amazing! We wrote a whole post about it HERE! "Morning rituals put you in a good place and set you up for an amazing day." "The whole conference made me realise how much we need to set aside time for personal development." When we were on our road trip we listened to HEAPS of podcasts! Including episodes with: Danielle Laporte Liz Gilbert Steven Pressfield Russel Brand Seth Godin Driving with podcasts = fun. Podcasts with epic people = epic.  "We are unapologetically optimistic."  "The things that make it really hard for you to create something... might be the thing that makes you create something even better." "Travel is awesome for creativity and getting outside your comfort zone."  We also stopped off in New York... because FUN! Where's the BEST place you've travelled to? Tell us all about it in the comments below! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla

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We're REALLY excited about today's guest on episode 49! We had the pleasure of hearing him speak and hanging out together at Tropical Think Tank earlier this year. He left the practice of law, sold his house, and moved to Florida to pursue and share his passion for all things Disney. We know right... DISNEY! Clearly we were friends at first sight. We're SO excited to welcome the ever amazing Lou Mongello to #MerryBiz! Oh... and we SING in this episode :D Some questions we ask... When did your Disney passion begin? Tell us the story...  What made you make the decision to drop everything and just do Disney full time? Was it scary? Who is your favorite Disney character? How have live events and taking your business offline helped you grow? What's something totally random that only you would know about Disney World?  What mindset lessons have you learnt throughout your entrepreneurial journey? What is the most amazing thing that's happened along your journey?  "We are living in an amazing time... where ANYTHING is possible." Some AHA!! Moments in this episode... How your 'what ifs?' can be your biggest motivator. Why creating a positive mindset is the best thing you can do as an entrepreneur. The importance of embracing the crazy entrepreneurial journey.  Why you should focus on the audience already there... rather than chasing numbers. Why NOW is the best time to be an entrepreneur.  "There's nothing that beats a handshake and a hug."

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In episode 48 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend in the blogosphere.  7 years ago while working within the magazine world she started a blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily. She had no idea what she was doing but learnt many things on the way. Now Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily has 450,000+ readers a month and earns a multiple 6-figure revenue. But her true passion is teaching other bloggers to turn their blogs into profitable businesses. She's the founder of Secret Bloggers Business and she is just a super lovely person. We're so excited to welcome Kate Mckibbin to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  If someone is going to start a blog, with the idea they want to turn it into a business one day. What are the initial MUST-DOs? What do you think about monetising blogs through sponsorship? Can you see a shift? How do you nurture your audience? Can you tell us about your challenges you've been through? What are you favourite online tools? Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Think about who you're writing too.  Ask yourself: how you can help your audience?  A profitable blog can take time. You have to be patient.   "Keep it simple stupid."

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On today's episode we chat with speaker, coach and Co-founder of 180 Nutrition, an online health and wellness company bringing wellness to millions. With a mission is to reach and inspire as many people as possible, in 2009, along with his bestie, he founded 180 Nutrition. Dedicated to turning lives around, 180 Nutrition is a range of natural whole-food products that enable people to eliminate unhealthy food and feel healthier from the inside out. Gotta love THAT! Founded in Australia, they have just launched in the US with Dubai and the UK not far behind! We are SO excited to welcome Guy Lawrence to #MerryBiz! "Healthy guy, healthy mind, healthy body, healthy business." Some questions we ask..... How did 180 nutrition all begin? How do you get a food product on the shop shelves?  What's your approach to health? What about the ice baths!? Did you have a business plan or go with the flow?   "We've made some (dreadful) mistakes but we survive them, we've grown from them, we've moved on and we continue to grow, we don't stay stagnant."   Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why it's about the journey. So you've got to be happy within... now. The power to food and nutrition.  Why you need to check in with your bigger vision.  Why you need the mind, the body and the soul. "One of the biggest things I'm open to is curiosity... being open to everything."  

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On today's episode we chat with founder of the Exceptional Life Blueprint and CEO of The Wellness Couch podcast network. In a former life he was a workaholic journalist, radio and television producer. His mission is to change people's lives across the globe whether that is to do with career, relationships, greater wealth or sense of self. We're PUMPED to welcome Marcus Pearce to #MerryBiz! Some questions we ask.... Why is hosting an event good for business in general? How important is social media at live events? Do you have a strategy? How would go collaborating with someone you don't have that relationship with? What creates a good vibe at a live event?   "Live events create real life experiences and nothing beats that."   Some AHA!! Moments in this episode.... No matter what industry you're in you can create a great event. Don't collaborate with someone if you don't have a win for them. Team culture and philosophy is so important when it comes to live events.    "When it comes to collaboration you've got to deliver real value and ensure it's a win-win situation for all involved."

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