Russ Perry is the founder and CEO of Design Pickle, the world’s most successful flat-rate graphic design service. Russ has scaled his business from two employees to nearly 300, serving thousands of clients with over $10M in revenue. Russ also co-hosts Good To Be Home with his wife, Mika, and is the author of The Sober Entrepreneur. You Will Hear About:[2:30] Starting a business to create the lifestyle that you want for you and your family[7:00] Russ’ struggles with his first entrepreneurial venture and alcoholism[18:00] Transitioning from entrepreneur to CEO & learning to lead people well[23:30] How to communicate with and coach employees who fall under expectations[32:00] A new way to think about meetings[33:45] Why you should be advertising your business
Resources:Learn more at russperry.coCheck out designpickle.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/russperryListen: Good To Be HomeRead: The Sober Entrepreneur
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179 | Growing a $10M Business, Marketing Yourself Online, & Becoming The Sober Entrepreneur - with Russ Perry

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From nurse to multimillionaire investor. Cayla is a Christian mom of 3 who has spent the last decade learning everything about how to build and monetize her personal brand while glorifying God in it all. After creating multiple income streams, she focuses on multiplying her money by creating and buying assets for her legacy. She runs a popular coaching company that helps you live your best life.
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Your favorite guest is back on the podcast, my husband Chase! Chase and I open up about how our marriage almost didn't make it in our 20s. We went through so many challenges - from disagreeing on careers and parenting styles to losing our sense of identity. Things got really rocky for a while, but we're still standing today, better than ever! Tune in to hear both of our perspectives on what really went wrong back then. I'll also give you a sneak peek of what Chase says ultimately saved our relationship when we were ready to call it quits. Highlights 00:45 Our story of getting married young and navigating different visions for our life. 06:00 How we upleveled and challenged old ways of thinking. 09:45 How we almost lost our marriage because of misaligned expectations. 11:15 What we realized when Chase left his career and joined me in building my network marketing business. 
 
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Why our marriage almost didn’t survive our 20’s with Chase Craft

Today’s guest is sharing her transformation from counterterrorism to becoming a sought-after public speaker and TEDx talk writer. Ashley Stahl is the Founder of Wise Whisper Agency, writing and booking TEDx talks for speakers like you. Beyond getting over 1,200 TEDx talks booked, Ashley is an expert in helping you find your purpose and shares why it’s important to do what you are, not what you love. Ashley opens up about her own personal journey, struggles with self-doubt, and how she’s gone on to write her book and TRIPLE her speaking fee after her successful TEDx talk. If you need the tools to identify your calling, build a successful business from the ground up, and overcome the fears holding you back - this episode is for you! Highlights 05:45 How Ashley went from working in national security to TEDx expert. 13:15 How did you make the transition from counterterrorism to writing viral TEDx talks? 16:30 The mindset shift to overcome the fear of failure and find your purpose. 19:00 Tips to identify your niche and double down on your zone of genius. 26:15 The most powerful exercise to be a better writer from talks to social media captions. 30:00 What has been the hardest part of building your new agency? 34:00 What advice would you give someone who is starting to build a team? 41:00 The power of personal branding, integrity, and building a high-quality agency.  
 
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From Counterterrorism to TED Talks, Clarifying Your Message to Uplevel Your Impact & Opportunities with Ashley Stah

Do you want to go from 5k to 50k a month? Today, I’m showing you how to 10x your income with these simple steps! This works with any industry and any skill set you may have. You’ll learn how to prep your brain, dig deep to find your ‘why’, monetize what you’re good at, and uplevel your networking game. 5k to 50k has never been easier! Tune in to discover the keys to making more money the smarter way, not the harder way! Highlights 00:00 How to rewire your brain + find your ‘why’ before you go from 5k to 50k. 05:50 The importance of networking and collaboration. 07:10 Reaching the 50k mark through increasing lifetime customer value. 09:20 The simplest way to go from 5k to 50k a month. 
 Links + Resources: Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want? 
 Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here! 
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Go from 5k to 50k Per Month with this Proven Framework

How can you go from bartending to building a thriving business that makes 10k a month? I cannot wait to introduce the amazing Jessi O’Donnell, here to share her journey of building a faith-based business as a mama of two! Jessi is the founder of Shine Candle Co. and the mind behind Jessi Shine Method, where she teaches clients how to become business owners by creating their own products to sell online or physically. This episode will dive into the most powerful lessons + advice Jessi has learned so far, including the biggest mindset shifts, mistakes, and transitions it takes when building up your first business. We’ll talk networking and community, marketing digital products versus physical products, and creating a cohesive vision for your brand! You’ll learn how you can turn your dreams into a reality! Highlights: 00:35 Make your dreams a reality with Jessi O’Donnell, founder of Shine Candle Co.! 03:50 From bartender to building a successful candle business (while pregnant!). 09:05 How to foster a mindset to persist through any hardship. 12:30 Jessi’s journey with spirituality and rediscovering her faith. 16:40 The origin of Shine + deciding on a physical product versus digital product. 21:20 Practical tips for networking, collaborating + creating a vision for your brand. 25:35 The biggest lessons Jessi learned from her mistake. 28:35 Nurturing your inner child to take better care of your loved ones. 31:10 The power that comes from pursuing God with all your being. Links + Resources: Connect with Jessi! Instagram @theworldofjessi Shine Candle Co. Instagram @shinecandlecompany Website https://www.shinecandleco.com/ Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want? 
 Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here! 
 Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT by working with one of our coaches! https://caylacraft.com/coach Check out the program to Rewire YOU for Business & take your business to the next level! 
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Jessi O Donnell creates a consumer product & makes 10k/month while raising 2 kids

Get out of debt THIS YEAR by following these steps! Today, I’m going over the best advice from top financial gurus on getting out of debt. Not only will these practical tips help you tackle your debt, they’re also the key to making as much money as you want. I’ll share a variety of advice you can apply to whatever financial season you’re currently in to start increasing your wealth + raising your financial IQ. Tune in to learn what the best financial experts say about bringing your income to the next level! Highlights 00:45 The snowball method and why it works. 01:45 Using your negotiation power to get out of debt. 03:20 Increase your financial IQ in order to increase your income. 05:30 The benefits of paying yourself first + investing back into yourself. 08:05 The best ways to increase your income with extra money. 09:50 Weighing the pros & cons of using cash versus credit. 13:10 Finding a plan that works best for you and your finances. Links + Resources: Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want? 
 Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here! 
 Caylacraft.com/coach 
 Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT! https://caylacraft.com/ 
 Check out the program to Rewire YOU for Business & take your business to the next level! Caylacraftpodcast.com 
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179 | Growing a $10M Business, Marketing Yourself Online, & Becoming The Sober Entrepreneur - with Russ Perry

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