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We get SOOOO many questions every single day. Instead of responding to you all individually... which we love doing, we thought we would answer them in our podcast episode today! This means EVERYONE gets to hear our answers!If you have a question you'd like us to answer... then email us! Take a listen right HERE: Here are the questions we answer in today's Q + A! Do you have tips on what providers/tools to use when you start your blog?How much content did you have published before you released it to the world?How do you stay on task and not get distracted by social media?Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur?How did you transition between working for a boss, then working for yourself?What are the biggest obstacles you had to overcome?Where do you see your business in the future?What do people not tell you about entrepreneurship?Can you tell me about getting sponsored posts on my blog?How do you format photos for Instagram?Can you explain how to get more done in less time.What's your favourite colour?What are you excited about right now?Extra info:The other recipe plugin we spoked about: Easy Recipe

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For today's guests it all started back in 2012 with one podcast episode, a brainstorm and then an idea was born.The idea of making a living from online business.In just a few short months, our guests were able to make thousands of extra dollars each month.One year later, they surpassed the five figure mark in online sales for a single month.When their August 2013 sales surpassed $36,000, they decided it was time to stop working for someone else and start living for their family.In July 2014 alone they made over $140,000. They believe that society has it wrong when it comes to work/life balance. Our guests say that life always comes before work. Sounds good, right?Welcome to #MerryBiz Shane and Jocelyn Sams from Flipped Lifestyle!Take a listen!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review! PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... How do you make money online?How do you make sure your life is balanced?Why is it so important to invest in yourself?How do you outsource your work to ensure you grow?What's the VERY first step to outsourcing?Who is your biggest influence?"With no problem... you have no business."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Usually when you make money online you can scale, you can 2x you can 10x.Why you need to solve a problem within your business.The importance of planning your time (and how to do it!).How a coach can help you grow and keep you accountable.The one action you can do every quarter that will help you evaluate your tasks and grow your business.The importance of re-evaluating your goals... all the time. "Our approach is: how can we give time back?"Links to the extra stuff we talked about...Flipped Lifestyle (including all social media links!)Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn"Invest your time upfront so you can save time in the long run."You'll probably love...How to Build your Social Media Profile even if Your Starting from NothingOur Snapchat advice for YOU: why you need to be on there!How to Awaken Your Feminine Energy with Sarah-Jane PermanHow to Use Your Intuition to Turn Your Passion into an Online Empire with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy TarotHow Gen George Created a $20 million Business in Under a YearHow to Create a Business to Suit Your LifestyleHow to Find and Rock Your Personal Style with Nikki Parkinson"We measure our success with the amount of lives we touch."Music...We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song! "DO. Don't get caught up in perfection. Baby steps get you closer to your goals than standing still."What was your biggest AHA!?We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!"Our goal is to give people freedom."

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Today's guest in episode 29 on #MerryBiz spent over 8 years in the PR and Comms industry before embarking on her own business journey.She now connects world renowned brands with influential bloggers to spread messages, influence purchase decisions and create a movement of brand advocates.Our guest has been recognised for her entrepreneurial journey across business and mainstream media outlets such as Sky News and Sunrise.With a knack for recognising remarkable people... welcome to #MerryBiz Lorraine Murphy, founder of The Remarkables Group (Australia's biggest blogger/talent agency group!).Take a listen!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review! PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... What lead you start your own business?Who is your biggest inspiration... right now?What was the point in your business when you knew you had to expand the team?How do you decide which bloggers and which clients to work with?How has blogging changed from when you started 6 years ago?How do you balance your life to mitigate burnout?"If an opportunity presents... jump at it, don't question it."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Why you need to stop and actually THINK about what you want out of life. How rock bottom can be the new beginning you're looking for. Why it's important to 'clear the junk'.Why you need to put focus on what's working. How you can change your day by doing the most important things first.Why you need to SLEEP.How talking about your problems is one of the best things you can do."You need to understand where you get your energy from."Links to the extra stuff we talked about...The RemarkablesLorraine's BlogWhat I know For Sure, Oprah"I believe in surrounding myself with great, dynamic people."You'll probably love...How to Build your Social Media Profile even if Your Starting from NothingOur Snapchat advice for YOU: why you need to be on there!How to Awaken Your Feminine Energy with Sarah-Jane PermanHow to Use Your Intuition to Turn Your Passion into an Online Empire with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy TarotHow to Be a Fulltime InstagrammerHow to Create a Business to Suit Your LifestyleHow to Find and Rock Your Personal Style with Nikki Parkinson"My biggest fear is not realising my potential."Music...We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song! What was your biggest AHA!?We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!"Be fearless. All will be well."

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Today's guest is a chef turned photographer turned professional Instagrammer.She was an early adopter of the now very popular mobile app and In early 2013 she saw the potential with her 200,000+ followers and quit her job to monetize solely off her Instagram account.Since then she now has over 450 000 followers, has put together countless Instagram campaigns and travels the world taking beautiful photos in her own amazing photography style.We're SO excited to welcome Lauren Bath to #MerryBiz! Take a listen and learn how to be a full time Instagrammer!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... How do you make money from being a full time Instagrammer?What's the most amazing experience you've had from this journey? What are your top 3 Instagram tips?What are your top 3 photography tips... even if you've never taken a photo?We've noticed some changes with Instagram... what do you think about this?Tell us about Instawalks/Instameets?How do you contact brands to work with you?"I don't want to do well just for myself... I want others to do well."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Why we need to look at others to enrich and strengthen us. Not as competition.The power of travelling the world. How taking action can help you turn your passion into a full time thing.The importance of meeting your online community face to face.The reason why Instagram is an awareness tool and not a direct way to make sales."I don't believe in competition... I believe we enrich and strengthen each other." 

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Today's guest is a content and social media marketing 'YouTuber' and coach.She writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show that helps rising stars and personalities create their brand authority.She's published over 500 videos gaining more than 2 million YouTube views! She's an internationally-acclaimed public speaker and she is a whole lotta fun! Welcome to #MerryBiz... Amy Schmittauerrrrr Take a listen!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... Do you think it's important to be on all the social media platforms?Why is video is more powerful than other content?What was the biggest challenge quitting your full time job?For a business not on any social media... where should they begin?How do you deal with the 'haters' on social media?What are your top tips for any brand or person starting out on social media?"Your passions will change. And that's ok."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...The difference between social networks and content creation platforms.How and why to create and repurpose content across platforms.The importance of finding where your highest productivity is. Why your passions change and why that's totally ok. How do you cope with the haters on social media?Why you need to use social media as part of your funnel."I am going to be the best representative of my brand on social media." 

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In episode 26 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with a very special friend and yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, tantrika and 5elements dance facilitator.She's been travelling the world teaching and facilitating retreats and sacred ceremonies. She's a light worker... with the goal to help the world awaken to their divinity and remember who they are! We go deep... FAST!We are so excited to have Sarah-Jane Perman on the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen!Some questions we ask... How can we all connect with our intuition?What is difference between the feminine and masculine energies?What are some ways to connect more with our bodies?How can we change our energetic fields to be a higher level (rather than stressed out, lower level)?"Never look back."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...How we can all tune in to the messages from the Universe.How a daily checkin with your body can help you have a GREAT day every day. Why it's ok to slow down and not always be doing more. The power of our energetic frequency and how it can affect others."Allow life to blossom around you." 

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In episode 25 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with the Founder and Managing Director of OneShift, an online jobs platform that provides one-off shifts, casual, part time and short term employment.She's heavily involved in the start up and business community as a mentor and was awarded first place for 'Top 50 Australian Emerging Leaders' and 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015'. We're so excited to welcome to Gen George to #MerryBiz!Take a listen!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... How did you come up with the idea for OneShift?How do you make sure you reach your audience?What's the number one lesson you've picked up from your business experience?Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur?What are your team values? "What do you have to lose?"Some moments of AHA! in this episode...The importance of listening to your users, adapting and changing.Why (if you're seeking investors) you need to make sure they're on the same page as you.The power of collaboration and learning from others. It's ok to say things are going bad... it's all about how you're going to fix it. How using social media to showcase your community can strengthen your brand. "Unless you have the right team, you have no chance at all." 

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In episode 24 on #MerryBiz we chat with Jarrod Robinson. He's  developed award winning educational software, used by millions.Known throughout the online community as The PE Geek, he's created an invaluable resource for teachers seeking effective use of 21st century tools in physical education. He presents and runs workshops all over the world while running his blog, podcast and leading a private community.He does this, all while working only a handful of hours per day (sometimes per week!). Jarrod shares some absolute GOLD in this episode, we know you're all going to learn something new!  Take a listen and let us know what you think! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... What is a sales funnel? What tools do you use to build your online sales funnel? (Note: his answer actually makes sense!).How do you get the product you want to sell in front of potential customers? What's a recurring community and what is recurring income? Did you always know you would be an entrepreneur? How do you work less but still maintain your income?"Be helpful first and then the opportunities for income will come later."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Get your ideas from your audience. Understand what their problem is and solve it!Know more about your audience so you can help them more and so you can benefit more. Don't jump too soon to monetise your online content. It can take time.Not everything you do is equal, take note of where you should use your resources. Ask yourself, what can you do to impact more people? Don't use time as an excuse."Focus on the 20% of things you do that bring in the 80% of your results." 

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What's the deal with Snapchat anyway? Should you and your business be on it? The short answer... yes. If you're one of those people who have told us that "My audience just isn't on there." We also think you're wrong. Listen to episode 23 on #MerryBiz to hear why. It's a quick 20 minutes. Then make your decision.Why Your and Your Business Should Be on SnapchatONE: Build your brand.  TWO: Engage with your audience. Get direct feedback.  THREE: Engage with influencers. FOUR: It's fun. FIVE: It's better than other 'live' social media channels.      Take a listen to get all the good stuff about Snapchat!

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In episode 22 on the #MerryBiz podcast learn how to find and ROCK your personal style! Our guest's journey started in 2008 when she said goodbye to her 20 year journalism career. Starting out as a personal stylist she started a blog, which now received over 130 000 visits each and every month. She's created a booming business working with world renowned brands, she's a published author of the best selling book, Unlock Your Style and she's created a positive and insanely active community. With a mission to help busy women get out the door looking and feeling the best they can.Welcome to #MerryBiz Nikki Parkinson of Styling You! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... When did your community become so positive and amazing... was it an overnight success?Why is personal style so important?What would be your number 1 tip for someone just starting out to style themselves?What was the first thing you made an income from on your blog?What have been some of your favourite brand collaborations?How do you decide which client/brand to say yes or no to, do you have a tick list?Blog to published... tell us the story!"Honour everybody for who they are and what their personality is."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...You don't have to just do what you know, you can think bigger. How being mindful of what you put on in the morning can change your life. Why de-cluttering your 'stuff' and closet will help you be more successful at life.  Why style is about YOU, not trends. The importance of being you and overcoming the thought of 'I'm not good enough.'"Like attracts like, you're not going to attract everyone... just the people you want to have a conversation with." 

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