Hacking The Chaos

This question plagues many a freelancer. Because the perception we have is that everyone else has their sh*t together… which is rarely the case. 

So why do we put these mere mortals above ourselves... and our own business? The answer may just shock you. 

Listen in as Candice and Faith discuss how this seemingly innocent word impacts them on a daily basis and what they do to kick it to the curb.

• The Funnel Manifest

For Sales:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

For Funnels: 

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

• Hacking The Chaos

Being an entrepreneur isn't just rolling out of bed, sinking into your office chair and rolling in the dough. 

There's a whole heap of extra stuff that goes into the makeup of an entrepreneur… such as mindset, attitude, connections, routines and especially morning routines. 

So listen in as Candice and Faith take you on their morning routine journey and how they get ready to "slay the day". 

Because let's face it… 

Oh yea and on a side note… this isn't a perfect science, a one-size-fits-all, or a "do it my way or the highway" kind of routine. It's a find what works for you and then practice it over and over again until you find one that works for you. 

Also, be flexible. If your routine becomes a chore then switch it up… incorporate new things and or take out things that aren't serving you anymore. 

Be creative but realistic about your goals for your morning routine and… 

Go 'em tiger!

 Eli Wilde: https://wildeinfluence.com/home

For Sales:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

For Funnels: 

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

• Hacking The Chaos

While we live in a world with literally every idea and way to solve anything that comes our way right at our fingertips yet we still fall into the surviving over thriving mentality. Why? Why do we let ourselves be reduced to this fragile state of being? 

Listen in as Candice and Faith make some obvious (and not so obvious) suggestions that have helped them battle this bullying disease as well as their secret recipes for handling such things.

• Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Sexy-Dont-Murdered-How-ebook/dp/B07G3DSXP1
• The Magnolia Story: https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Story-Chip-Gaines/dp/1531833896
• Every Word You Cannot Say: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Word-You-Cannot-Say/dp/1449495206

For Sales:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

For Funnels: 

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

• Hacking The Chaos

It's time to get real and look at the facts around your business.  Who are you now? Who do you want to be? What does that path look like?  Candice and Faith share their tips around how to change your perspective on money, mindset, and success so you can move your business - and your life - forward.

• [02:30] Numbers don't lie - look at the data to determine your path
• [05:15] Candice's financial health assessment tip
• [11:30] Establish your starting point
• [13:00] How your upbringing affects your perspective on debt
• [14:45] Living in integrity with your money
• [16:05] What "you" do you want to be?
• [17:45] Perspective Tip: Change your location
• [18:18] Perspective Tip: Get dressed!
• [18:40]  Mindset is the vehicle that drives everything

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

When work starts to feel like a slog, it can cause us to question our choice to become an entrepreneur.  In this episode, Faith and Candice talk about how to figure out where your passion truly lies, what lights you up, and the roadblocks you might find along the way - and how to tackle them.

• [02:10]  The importance of self-awareness, self-discovery
• [03:29]  Determine your goals
• [04:29]  Ways you can figure out your interests, strengths, and weaknesses
• [05:55]  Start with what you know but be willing to pivot
• [08:40]  What makes you feel energized?
• [10:45]  The danger of service creep
• [11:50]  The danger of offering too many services
• [15:00]  Dig in and do the work
• [16:15] Things you can learn about yourself when you ask for feedback
• [19:15]  Energy and income flow together
• [22:00] The thing that lights your fire will be easier and will attract people to you
• [25:00] Let us know what your zone of genius is on the Hacking the Chaos FB page!

Choose by Ryan Levesque: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Important-Decision-Starting-Business/dp/1401957471

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

Why is it so hard to recognize when we're in a funk... and how do we get ourselves out of it?  Candice and Faith discuss the biggest impacts a "funk" can have on your health and their favorite ways to take care of themselves when life's tough.

• [02:10] Sacrificing sleep - how a lack of sleep affects your life
• [03:30] Candice's tricks for getting good sleep (and an app recommendation!)
• [06:08] Faith talks about her recent healthy break
• [11:00] How healthy breaks can help you reconnect with the people in your life
• [13:40] Candice's sales challenge and how the hard things can actually be easier than we think
• [14:30] How to take a break without a "break"
• [16:00] Let Candice and Faith know what you're struggling with right now!  Drop them a note on their FB page

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Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

In this episode, Candace and Faith delve deep into the things that drive them crazy about dealing with clients - basic communication skills - and the solutions to fix them. 

When in business, or life in general, you should always try to better yourself... and that means your communication skills as well. Join us as we share stories about some really hairy situations with clients. And we ain't holdin' nothin' back! 

But seriously... do you like the joke? 

;) 

Ok, ok the episode is waaaaayy better, promise!

• [01:34] Rule #1:  Don't be a d*ck - Say thank you
• [07:25] Rule #2:  Let people know the next step - Keep them in the loop
• [12:15] Rule #3:  Don't assume - Ask questions
• [14:28] Rule #4:  Don't ghost people - Be upfront and honest
• [19:40] Rule #5:  Be self-aware - Consider how you can change yourself and improve your interactions with others

• Psycho-Cybernetics By Dr. Maxwell Maltzhttps://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136

• Psycho-Cybernetics Audio Version (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kUrbx2JaQ

• Sentiment Calculator  https://www.danielsoper.com/sentimentanalysis/default.aspx

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

In this episode, Candice and Faith get down to brass tacks and discuss the past, present, and future of websites... Websites are a given nowadays - if you don't have a website, do you really even have a business?  But some people - including the good folks at ClickFunnels - are saying that websites are dead. So what's the deal?  

• [00:45] Candice's American accent!
• [01:00] Three types of traffic
• [02:30] All about landing pages
• [04:40] The low-down on websites
• [08:58] "Smarketing"
• [10:00] The verdict - are websites dead?
• [11:56] Candice's experience with a retail marketing unicorn

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

In this episode, Candice and Faith get vulnerable and talk about fear - its roots, how it can rule our lives, and how we can stop living in fear and start living the life we dream of.

Listen to the inspiring words and story of Molly Pearson, a gal who is facing her fears head-on by racing in the Mongol Derby - the world's longest and toughest horse race. 

• [01:40] Faith reads Molly's email about the Mongol Derby
• [05:55] Faith and Candice react to Molly reading their minds
• [07:55] The ridiculous perceived image of perfection
• [10:30] Background on the Mongol Derby, the world's longest and toughest horse race
• [12:15] The fear of failure vs. the fear of not trying
• [13:05] What's on the other side of fear? Everything you want
• [14:25] How you can help support Molly

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club

Join Faith and Candice as they discuss planning your business's garden, weeding and fertilizing your relationships, and harvesting your crop of new clients and projects.

Every interaction you have, every connection you make in your business is a potential seed of a new relationship.  But just like in a garden, in order for those seeds to root, grow, and bloom, you have to nurture them, water them, and make sure they get plenty of sunshine and attention.

• [01:03] Sowing the seeds of relationship
• [02:07] Preparing your garden
• [02:35] Clearing the weeds
• [03:50] Faith's gardening challenge - sowing the seeds with her dream clients
• [09:18] Challenge seeds are starting to sprout (results)
• [10:45] When you can't see the garden for the flowers
• [11:50] Upcoming harvest

Candice Parsons:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/   
• Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/ 

Faith Sage:

• FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage
• Website: www.faithsage.net

Facebook Group:

• The Girls Club