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Today's special guest is Linh Podetti. Linh's the CEO and founder of Outsourcing Angel. Outsourcing Angel is an Australian based offshore recruitment agency that specialises in providing premium Virtual Assistants from the Philippines to companies around the world like Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Dubai.

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:

• How Linh managed to hit it out of the park the very first year of running her online agency even though she had almost no online skillsets. (Get this: Linh was creating websites for customers and providing them a SEO service and she had no clue how to do either one!  Here's how she pulled it off....  - 1:24
  
  
• The tremendously valuable skill Linh possesses that gives her the rare ability to start up almost any business in almost any industry.  - 2:05
   
• A very important question to ask yourself before starting any new business venture that can potentially save you a lot of frustration and heartache. This is an almost stupid-obvious question, yet, surprisingly, most people never ask it. - 3:55
  
  
• A “2-second mindset-shift” that can potentially skyrocket your business's profits while doing LESS work! - 5:10
   
• Are you thinking about hiring a VA or need help with outsourcing projects? If so, listen carefully at 7:00
  
  
• The “dark” side of outsourcing sites like Upwork and other freelancing platforms. Hear Linh's cautionary tale at 8:50
   
• Where on the planet to find some of the most highly skilled and loyal workers… and… hire them at basement-bargain prices! - 11:15
  
  
• An uncomfortable and sobering question to ask yourself if you're a one-man-band.  - 16:10
   
• A laughably simple way to spot inefficiencies in your business and... what to do about them.
  
  
• An eye-opening insight into how most business owners are wasting time and limiting their business's profits. (Worst part? The average business owner is completely in the dark about this.  - 17:10)
  
  
• A criminally stupid mindset that keeps many freelancers broke and working harder than an ugly stripper. - 18:12
   
• A little-talked about “learning curve” when you hire a new virtual assistant or employee. Knowing this will help you keep your cool early into the relationship if they screw up or misunderstand your instructions. - 21:00
  
  
• Linh debunks the common myth that all people who hire freelancers from developing countries are money-grubbing scumbags. (In fact, people who hire freelancers from developing countries are doing far more good for theses freelancers than any of their self-righteous critics. - 22:30)
  
  
• Linh opens up about her heart for the underprivileged.  - 27:00

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There have been many challenges in the last 6 months. Its important to take stock and be kind to yourself

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We've been MIA the last 3 weeks working on a secret project - Today I reveal all and share how to build long term profitable relationships with great brands.

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As creatives we can be caught up in a perfectionism mindset and while this is important in editing and post it may not be serving your business more widely.  If you are procrastinating on launching marketing then you'll love this shorty.

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Kim Barrett is a world-renowned social media marketer, Facebook advertising expert, speaker, and trainer who helps 6-figure businesses scale to 7-figures.

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:

• The #1 mistake almost every video freelancer makes. This is no exaggeration. If your business is stuck in the “feast or famine” cycle, you're probably committing this error. - 3:10
  
  
  
• A criminally stupid blunder that many video businesses make that stunts their business’s growth, limits their opportunities, and ultimately hurts their bottom line.  Not only is this blunder shockingly silly, but it's also hypocritical.  Full story at 3:38
  
  
• The easiest and most effective way to get in front of potential clients. - 3:45
  
  
  
• The single most important (and potentially profitable) video any video production business could ever make. - 3:50
  
  
• What a digital business card is. - 4:50
  
  
  
• Wow your prospects by doing this one simple single thing to your Facebook business page. - 5:30
  
  
• Two platforms that are perfect for filmmakers to advertise on. - 7:30
  
  
  
• How many platforms should you advertise your business on? Hear Kim's insightful answer at 8:30
  
  
• The moronic thing many video production people say about Facebook that cripples their ability to nab new clients. - 10:00
  
  
  
• Why the world’s most elite marketers grin and see dollars sign whenever they hear people saying that a particular marketing medium is dead. - 12:15
  
  
• An ingenious thing to do to your eBook that can dramatically increase the number of leads your generate. (Giving away an eBook in exchange for someone's email address is an effective lead generation method, but doing it this way makes it a very, VERY effective lead generation method. - 13:10)
  
  
• A mini crash course on how to run your first Facebook ad campaign. - 15:00
  
  
  
• Den's throwaway comment about marketing that should be rewound and listened to at least 10 times! - it’s that good. Listen up at 17:55
  
  
• The secret to cheap and effective paid advertising. - 24:30
  
  
  
• The "bar test" method for writing compelling ad copy even if you’re clueless about copywriting or can barely write shopping list. – 28:00

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Did you know you can rewire how you think to become more successful by letting go of old habits and behaviours?  In this shorty I share how meditation can support a re-invention of your mindset and how you think.

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Today, Den interviews Lauren Kress. Lauren has a Bachelor of Science, with honors in neuroscience, physiology, and psychology, a Masters in Cross-Disciplinary Art and Design is an expert in neuroscience, creative thinking, interactive media, and advertising for a global market place, and... a great sense of humour.

In this episode, Lauren reveals eye-opening insights into why people do what they do, and how this knowledge can help you win in business, and win big!

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:

• How having just a basic understanding of neuroscience can help fill your business's coffers. - 2:10
  
  
  
• Why bored people are better problem solvers than people who are always highly engaged in activities. This counterintuitive truth is backed by science and is explained by Lauren at 5:30
  
  
  
• Why CEOs and business managers should consult their team of creatives when they have business challenges that need solving. - 7:00
  
  
  
• 4 tell-tale signs you're a serial multitasker, and one very good reason to stop doing it right quick! - 9:05
  
  
  
• Brain Fatigue - is it a real thing or just another made-up condition from pseudoscience? Hear Lauren's answer at 10:25
  
  
  
• A surprisingly effective (and counterintuitive) way to boost your creativity without having to (1) do any goofy activities (2) take any cognitive enhancement drugs, or (3) take magic mushrooms.- 12:10
  
  
  
• How to use an ordinary pen and paper to put yourself in a much better mood. (Doing this is guaranteed to releases a rush of dopamine even if at first you were down in the dumps. Bonus benefit: you'll become infinitely more productive, too! - 13:45)
  
  
  
• The "Stop and Go" productivity method for getting more done in one day than most people get done in one whole week. - 15:20
  
  
  
• Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Well, you can try and suppress it, ignore it, and fight it, or... you can do what's mentioned at 16:10 and start prospering wildly.
  
  
  
• Dirty “tricks” our brains play on us that cause even the smartest people to behave like buffoons and make moronic decisions.

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It's easy to get distracted, feel overwhelmed then get stuck.  Today I share how you can unlock that habit and get clarity of what you need to focus on in order to build momentum in your video business

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Today marks the 5-year anniversary of Den and his wife's arrival in Australia from jolly old England. Den reflects on the last 5-years and opens up about the challenges and the business lessons he's gleaned.

 Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:

• The only guarantee in business. The answer to this may seem obvious to you, but no matter how certain this is to happen, most business owners still get caught out by this. - 2:35
  
  
  
• How to make sure your product or service doesn't become as irrelevant as the DVD. - 3:10
  
  
  
• Two clever things Den did when he arrived in Australia that helped kick start his business. Den did this when nobody knew him from a can of paint and his back was against the wall. Best part: you don’t need to be an expat or be starting a new business to do this. - 4:20
  
  
  
• What question to ask yourself if you're thinking of niching down your market. Once you know the answer to this question...identifying your perfect clientele is duck soup! - 6:05
  
  
  
• The #1 reason business owners hit a financial “ceiling” and can't bust through. - 7:10
  
  
  
• Exactly how many years it took Den to get to a place where he feels like he succeeded. This will encourage some of you and probably discourage those who are just starting out in business. - 7:45
  
  
  
• The tale of the Mexican fisherman. This fable contains are powerful lesson that could save you from a lot of unnecessary stress, frustration, and precious time away from loved ones. Listen up at 10:10
  
  
  
• Why Den used to be obsessed with Aussie chicks. - 12:15
  
  
  
• The “9-letter word” starting with "T" that perfectly describers Den. It's a good word, by the way, and...if this word doesn't describe you, I recommend you never try and start up a new business in another country. - 13:00
  
  
  
• Den's unique definition of the word "no". - 13:40
  
  
  
• The staggering amount of money it took Den to move to the Land Down Under. - 14:00
  
  
  
• How to not F*** up your business. - 24:55

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I break down how we set up and executed a very lucrative 1 day shoot on today's episode.

Also I have 1 space available in my next intake of the Video Business Accelerator.  Click here if you'd like to schedule a focus session: https://go.videobusinessaccelerator.com/schedule-a-breakthrough-call/

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