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In episode 11 on #MerryBiz we share insight into the Merrymaker world.We cover the question of: how we make money. Why? Because we get asked this question at LEAST once a week.We're big on sharing... so here's an episode just for YOU if you're one of the many people who wonder that same question.This episode will inspire you to think outside the square and help you realise that ANYTHING is possible. Because seriously. Anything is possible. 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! It's time to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide!#MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some stuff we cover... How we made our first dollar.The transition from side hustle to full time MerryBiz.Why it's important to have several income streams.The income streams we have at the moment.Our plans for the near future.Why 'stability' and 'security' is just an excuse."What you focus on grows"Links to the extra stuff we talked about...Our bookSuccess stories from Make Life Merry"We love to connect with our audience. That's where the magic is."You'll probably love...The Beginning of The Merrymaker SistersHow to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan NorrisHow to Live in the Now with Garni SohrabianHow to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa AmbrosiniBlogging, Business and Bad-assery with Gala DarlingMusic...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! "Listen to your audience. What do they love? What don't they love? Then implement new things accordingly."

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In episode 10 on #MerryBiz we chat to sportsman, adventurer, eternal optimist and entrepreneur.In 2011 he found his purpose: to build a global sports brand that gives back to those in need.Facing adversity since childhood, our guest realised the potential of sport and how it can empower individuals.He's the founder of ONTHEGO, which began as a small startup in the backyard shed... and is now a multi-million dollar business.ONTHEGO is one of Australia's fastest growing apparel and accessory brands with an increasing global presence. Over 300,000 people in 15 countries use ONTHEGO products.He's a speaker, investor and philanthropist. He also lives in our home city of Canberra!Welcome to #MerryBiz, Mick Spencer!Take a listen! We ALMOST tear-up in this episode! It inspired us and we know it will inspire YOU! 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 did you boot strap a company to build a multi-million dollar company in just 4 years?What's been your biggest challenge building your business?How do you reach out to mentors? (Mick met Sir Richard Branson! You'll hear that story too!).Who has been your biggest inspiration?Do you think you need to have the passion within business?"I think all good businesses are built around a hungry crowd."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Sometimes it starts with a purpose... then comes the business.How merchandise can bring a team together. Why putting your focus into building a bulletproof business FIRST is important. Why every entrepreneur needs to be financial literate. Why being connected to others will grow your business exponentially. "I'm so humbled every day."Links to the extra stuff we talked about...ONTHEGO websiteFollow Mick on Snapchat: mickspencer AND on Instagram: @mick_spencer or @onthegosportsMick's blog: Adventures of a young entrepreneur"You get to live once, so you gotta do your best work... and you can only do your best work when you're lovin' it." You'll probably love...How to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan NorrisHow to Live in the Now with Garni SohrabianHow to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa AmbrosiniHow to Breakthrough Adversity and Inspire the World with Jimmy MooreBlogging, Business and Bad-assery with Gala Darling"I enjoy dancing to my own show. I like to do things on my own and on my own terms while bringing amazing people on the journey."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! "You gotta start before you're ready."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! "Every day matters."Image borrowed from CityNews - thank YOU!

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In episode 9 on #MerryBiz we chat with author, teacher, and speaker originally from New Zealand, now living it up in New York City. In her early twenties, she was completely miserable and thought the fastest way to fulfilment was to simply stop eating.She overcame her sense of self-loathing and discovered the bad-assery of happiness. She now dedicates her life to helping other women fall in love with themselves, too. She blogs about how there's magic around every corner.Writes books which show women how beautiful they are. And speaks about finding your voice and blazing your own trail... and she does it all in sequins!Published author and co-founder of The Blogcademy and Miracle Worker online programs. We are SO excited to welcome the one and only Gala Darling to MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... What does Radical Self Love mean?How and why did you start blogging 9 years ago?Is there a line you don't cross when it comes to sharing your personal life online?Tell us the story of self-published author... to published HayHouse author.What are your current obsessions?What are you self love rituals?"When you dare to be different... that shit is a revolutionary act."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Why accepting yourself is the first step to true bad-assery happiness.Why you need to think BIGGER if you want to be a 'full-time blogger'.How being nimble is your best business asset. Why it's important to back yourself first.Why gratitude will change your life. "Let's cut the bullshit and celebrate who we really are." 

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In episode 8 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with one of our fellow wellbeing entrepreneurs!His story starts in 2004, when he weighted over 185 kilos and realised he needed to make a drastic change to save his own life.1 year on he had lost 80 kilos and over 50cm from his weight.After his dramatic turn around he now dedicates his life to helping as many people find the info they need to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.He is the Best selling author of Cholesterol Clarity, Keto Clarity and the Ketogenic Cookbook as well as the founder of Livin La Vida Low Carb!We're so excited to welcome Jimmy Moore to #MerryBiz!Take a listen! Prepare for ALOT of laughs!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 did your journey begin? From heavily overweight... to New York times bestselling author? How did you go about self publishing your first book? Tell us about the low carb lifestyle you live and what it's brought to your life. What's the best thing about being an entrepreneur?Why do you use live streaming (Periscope) to build your community?Tell us the biggest lessons you've learned throughout your journey."I feel like I can give people hope "Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Why "NO" can be a huge blessing in disguise. The importance of fun in your business. Shifting over from a sugar burner to a fat burner... and how!How saying "YES" to opportunities given to you can forge your path. Why being YOU is your best asset and how 'fakery' will lead you down your wrong path. "I had a new found passion. A mission in life. I chose to accept it."Links to the extra stuff we talked about...Jimmy's blog: Livin' La Vida Low CarbJimmy's podcastsJimmy's books"I had no intention of this being my job. But it's the best darn job I've ever had. I've worked longer and harder than I ever have... and I love it."You'll probably love...The Beginning of The Merrymaker SistersHow to Live in Abundance and Create an Empire with Lisa MessengerHow to Get Shit Done with Serial Entrepreneur, Dan NorrisHow to Set Goals and Smash them with Kate EricksonHow to Live in the Now with Garni SohrabianHow to Overcome Self Limiting Beliefs with Melissa AmbrosiniMusic...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! "Embrace the moment. Always be you. Live authentically. Honour and appreciate the people in your tribe."Featured image borrowed from Sugar Free Revolution

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In episode 7 on #MerryBiz we chat to author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and self-love teacher (oh... and friend!).She's showing other women how to master their inner Mean Girl, smash through limiting beliefs, and ditch the self-doubt.With a mission to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centred life that is wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love.We're so excited to welcome Melissa Ambrosini to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... What's the biggest lesson you've learned through your journey?What is the first step to self-love and self-care?How can we stop comparing ourselves to others?How do you celebrate your life and business success and why is this important?What's your number 1 tip to become less busy?"My entire business has been built on my intuition"Some moments of AHA! in this episode...How rock bottom can be the beginning of something truly amazing.Without your health, you can't do anything.Why choosing love over fear will change your life.Why you should stop being a people pleaser and start honouring yourself first.Why speaking your truth and authenticity is your number one strength in your business.The 3 words you should eliminate from your vocabulary: Can't. Should. Busy."Keep on following the charm" 

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In episode 6 on #MerryBiz  we have a very special guest on the show. In 2006 he became the co-founder and president of a shoe company that grew into 19 countries. Everyone thought he was 'living the dream', but really he was suffering on the inside. He felt a very strong pull towards something, but wasn't sure of what. he sold his ownership in the company and left. He knew that his purpose was to remind the world of unity, but not sure how until one odd day, which we hear about in the show. He is the Founder and owner of the amazing Steal Time Back movement (which you would have seen featured on our Instagram several times!). Welcome to the show... Garni Sohrabian! 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 does the 'Time is Now' concept mean?How do you and your team come up with the designs and ideas for the products?How do you spark your creativity?How do you try to make every day enjoyable?Giving can be overwhelming sometimes... how do you decide which non-for-profit organisations to give your time, money and effort to? How has social media impacted the growth of the steal time back movement?"You have to live life forwards... but understand it backwards."Some moments of AHA! in this episode...Why stopping time, standing still and being present will change your life. How making people think and challenging their 'normal' can create an epic brand and movement. The yin and yang that goes on between time and infinity. How getting to know yourself will be the best thing you can do for your creativity. Inspiration to take your power and use it for higher good.   "We live in a world that likes to label things and box everything up. It's nice to have a creation out there that makes you stop and ask questions." 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! "There's something fun and beautiful in trusting the universe."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! (paragraph)"Being present is alot like getting in touch with your inner child."

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Ever wondered how The Merrymaker Sisters started? Listen to Episode 5 on #MerryBiz and find out exactly how it all began, how we decided on the name and why we changed it 4 times. Gain a little insight into how we went from thinking the internet was for Facebook to creating a business and life we love.  Understand BLISS and why we want you to find yours and follow the shiz out of it... and why we risked stable, secure full time jobs to follow ours.  Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Get inspired to just do it. This. Is. It.  Everyone starts somewhere, it doesn't matter where, just as long as you start.  "What you focus on grows." 

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In episode 4 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of our biggest inspirations (when she said yes to the interview we actually squealed and jumped up and down #truestory). She is the CEO and creative director of The Messenger group as well as founder and editor-in chief of The Collective magazine. She's authored and co-authored over a dozen books and The Messenger Group has custom published more than 400 books for companies and individuals. She currently runs a multi-platform business with over 25 staff, delivers a monthly magazine and support products all while maintaining life balance! If you haven't guessed already... welcome to #MerryBiz... Lisa Messenger! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Take us back 14 years to when your business journey began... Why did you decide to start The Collective magazine?  How did you secure the funding to start the magazine without getting investors on board? How and why do you rely so much on your intuition to make business decisions?  How has social media and your online presence impacted the success of The Collective magazine?  Share your work/life balance strategy... how do you manage to get SO much done? "I wanted to form a media where we could get into the grit and real stuff... the pain, the hustle and what it takes to be successful." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why vision and passion trumps... EVERYTHING. Learn why an engaged, positive community is your best marketing tool.  Understand how naivety or lack of knowledge can be your biggest strength.  The importance of creating a solid brand before shaking shiz up.  "100 per cent of the time, if I go with my gut... it's right." 

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In episode 3 on the #MerryBiz podcast we talk to the better half of Entrepreneur on Fire (ok, ok we love John Lee Dumas just as much!). She's the Content Creator and Community Leader as well as the host of Kate's Take the audio blog! Entrepreneur on Fire is basically an empire that inspires people to take their entrepreneurial leap through sharing failures and AHA! moments from some of the world's most amazing entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur on Fire have featured Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss and over 1000 others! What a huge honour it is to welcome Kate Erickson to #MerryBiz!  Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did Entrepreneur on Fire begin? (It's now one of the world's biggest podcasts!) What kind of fears did you face when leaving your secure, safe, full time job? How do you manage work/life and relationship balance? How do you set goals to ensure you smash them? Why did you choose to crowd fund for The Freedom Journal and can you take us through the process? "It was about getting super clear and honest about what I wanted in my life." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Learn how to overcome limiting fear beliefs. Why putting yourself first and asking for what you really want will change your life. The number one SMART reason entrepreneurs succeed and how you can too. How launching a product on a crowdfunding platform can boost your community and brand ten fold (wait until you hear crowd funding results!).  The importance of being present and enjoying your entrepreneurial journey.  "I thought, I just need to stop caring what everyone else thinks. I need to live my life the way I wanna live my life. "

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In episode 2 on #MerryBiz we talk to one of our most FAVOURITE entrepreneurs. He's been a huge inspiration to us over the past year and he is pretty darn epic. Known best for getting shit done... in 7 days. He is the best selling author of The 7 Day Start Up and Content Machine books. He has an amazing online community 'The 7 Day Start Up Pro'. He's co-founder of Black Hops Brewing - that's a place that makes beer. PLUS he is the co-founder of WPCurve which has just hit a 1 million US dollar run rate... (and yes, we are the first to announce it!) ... that's arund 1.4 million Aussie dollars! Welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Dan Norris!  Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES Some questions we ask... Why did you wanna become an entrepreneur in the first place? What's the number one factor to take into account when starting any new business? Why is goal setting so important? How do you make sure you actually get shit done? How and why did you decide to crowd fund Black Hops Brewing? "Build something with your own money, your own hustle, in as short as amount of time as possible, with your own skills." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Learn why a clear FOCUS is so important for any business (and your life in general). The importance of surrounding yourself with other smart people.  How to remove excuses form your life and business aspirations.   Why content marketing is the only form of 'advertising' your business will ever need. "I can literally tie almost every aspect of my business and other parts of my life back to content marketing."  

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