In this episode of the newly renamed Ideas With Intention podcast, I'm sharing the inside scoop behind the name change plus why it's important to allow ourselves the opportunity to evolve as entrepreneurs + let go our grip sometimes on original ideas or plans… because the first draft is rarely the final draft!

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Laura Johnson, the founder of You & Yours Distilling Co to talk about perseverance, going after a dream or passion with the utmost conviction and how to make your mark in a male-dominated or other industry.

In this episode, I'm sharing my biggest takeaways from my first speaking gig this summer in Brooklyn NY, the importance of IRL in an online world + how you can bring more face-to-face connection into your business.

Adopting a CEO Mindset with Erika Sheffer Auckland

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In this episode, I'm interviewing one of my past mentors, Erika Sheffer Auckland. Together we talk about what it means to work smarter, not harder, how to rise above the noise in the online entrepreneurial space by un-complicating business & what it truly means to adopt a CEO mindset.

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Meet Erika:

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Erika Sheffer has 9+ years of entrepreneurial experience in e-commerce, marketing, sales & small business. Erika has worked in marketing and branding for varied industries from the restaurant + hospitality industry, health & fitness industry, and collaborative PR work with recognized brands such as Bloomingdales, Cotton, Inc., Shopbop.com, Health Warrior, Urban Remedy, Schick Quattro, Soho Beach House, Plastics Make it Possible, VOGA Italia and many more. 

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Erika specializes in helping entrepreneurs uncover their zone of genius and implement purposeful marketing strategies and sales funnels so they can work smarter, not harder. Erika mentors her clients in a holistic way through her signature programs.

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Erika lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband Kyle and their two rescue pitbulls, Olive and Mila. She loves to do CrossFit, explore the city, hit up the nearest taco joint, and stay active with her family.

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⠀ Connect with Erika:

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⠀ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/erikasheffer

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ErikaShefferHQ

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/erikasheffer

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Website: http://www.erikasheffer.com

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⠀ → Grab a copy of the Make It Happen Roadmap and take your ideas from zero to a hundred (real quick) and turn those creative musings into real, actual, things that not only exist in the world, but make it better: http://bit.ly/2rHvHkv

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→ For more tips and strategy on how to take intentional action on your ideas to grow & scale your business, connect with me:

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⠀ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shannanscott

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⠀ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shannanscottHQ

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Website: http://www.shannanscott.com

In today's episode we're talking about what to do when you're feeling creatively tapped out and unable to pump out new content or ideas — it happens to the best of us! I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how I handle this and specifically 5 of my go-to's that you can borrow to connect back to your creativity when the well runs dry.

In today's episode, I'm literally sitting down with my good friend Jacqueline Yvette. We recorded this episode in person to talk about how to rid comparison for good, why what you do doesn't need to be as unique as who you are & how Jacquie and I, two business strategists who offer very similar services, are teaming up on a new project to prove that collaboration over competition exists and can absolutely be done. 

In today's episode I'm sharing 3 impactful marketing strategies that I believe are either overlooked or seriously under-utilized. Marketing is a muscle you have to work every day as an entrepreneur because it's not enough to have a great idea or product or service offering. You've got to get eyeballs on it! And so today we're talking about how to expand your reach without spreading yourself thin. 

Today I'm speaking with the amazing Alexis Teichmiller who is possibly one of the most genuine human beings you'll ever meet. Together we dive into a conversation about what it really means to 'serve' as an entrepreneur. We hit this topic from a few different angles including how to become a better problem solver for your clients, connecting with your online audience in an authentic way, and how to approach partnerships & collaborations in business.

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Today we're talking all about alter egos, why you need one in your life & business and HOW to actually create one of your own that you can pull out whenever you need it most! 

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Today's episode takes a slightly different form than our usual interviews on the show. Since both Nicole and I have our own podcasts, we decided to do a swap and interview each other. So you'll hear both sides of our entrepreneurial story as well as our deeper discussion on leveraging your local community to grow and scale your business.