In The Trenches

By Tom Morkes | business, marketing, writing, and publishing

In The Trenches with Tom Morkes provides behind-the-scenes look into the life and work of entrepreneurs, writers, artists, warriors, and leaders.... more

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September 18, 2017ITT 120: How to Choose What's Next After Graduating Freelancing with Kai Davis
Kai Davis is a world leader is marketing education for freelancers and consultants and, today, we're talking about the paths one can take when they find they've outgrown their business and graduated from freelancing.
In this broadcast, Kai davis and I talk about:
The three options for when your business outgrows you
Why Kai choose to go the path of creating education products for his clients
Is there a fourth path of becoming a full-time employee?
Kai’s experience running to micro-agencies
The main thing to consider when deciding whether or not to create an agency
The difference in business models between freelancing and selling education products
How to know when you can stop focusing on the growth of your business
How your hobbies can make or break your business
Is it obligatory that you take your freelance business to the next level?
Why maxing your retirement accounts is more sexy than buying new a car
How to connect with Kai davis online:
Kai's Website
Kai's Freelance Marketing Podcast
Kai's Make Money Online Podcast
@kaisdavis
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“Education products is the next evolution for freelancers and consultants." - @kaisdavis
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39min
September 18, 2017ITT 120: How to Choose What’s Next After Graduating Freelancing with Kai Davis
Kai Davis is a world leader is marketing education for freelancers and consultants and, today, we're talking about the paths one can take when they find they've outgrown their business and graduated from freelancing.

In this broadcast, Kai davis and I talk about:
The three options for when your business outgrows you
Why Kai choose to go the path of creating education products for his clients

Is there a fourth path of becoming a full-time employee?

Kai’s experience running to micro-agencies

The main thing to consider when deciding whether or not to create an agency

The difference in business models between freelancing and selling education products

How to know when you can stop focusing on the growth of your business

How your hobbies can make or break your business

Is it obligatory that you take your freelance business to the next level?

Why maxing your retirement accounts is more sexy than buying new a car

How to connect with Kai davis online:
Kai's Website
Kai's Freelance Marketing Podcast

Kai's Make Money Online Podcast

@kaisdavis

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“Education products is the next evolution for freelancers and consultants." - @kaisdavis
If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.
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39min
September 11, 2017ITT 119: How to Find the Place Where You Belong with Jeffrey Shaw
Jeffrey Shaw is a business coach, public speaker, and the host of the Creative Warriors podcast. In his early twenties, Jeffrey realized just how important it is to find the place where you belong in order to succeed as a freelancer or entrepreneur and he explains why that is in today's episode.
In this broadcast, Jeffrey Shaw and I talk about:
What it means to “find the place where you belong” and why it matters
Can your purpose by invalidated by the people around you?
The importance of identifying what you value the most and finding others that value the same things
What it means to own who you are
Should companies align themselves with a political or social view?
How to connect with Jeffrey Shaw online:
Jeffrey's Website
The 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs
@jeffreyshaw1
Jeffrey on Facebook
Jeffrey on Linkedin
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“We can only see in ourselves what our current belief in ourselves in limited by.” - @jeffreyshaw1
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34min
September 04, 2017ITT 118: How to Grow Your Business Through Public Speaking with Gene Hammett
Gene Hammett is an author, podcast host, business coach, leadership strategist, and a very experienced public speaker who's used his speaking engagements to grow his business into the success it is today.
In this broadcast, Gene Hammett and I talk about:
Why Gene started out speaking for free
How Gene averages over $18,000 in revenue from each speech
The most common mistake people make with their speech titles and descriptions
Why your speech needs to emotionally resonate with your audience
Why you should absolutely not pitch yourself for speaking engagements
The two main factors in landing a speaking engagement
Gene’s system for building relationships with event planners
About Gene's new book, The Trap of Success
How to connect with Gene Hammett online:
Gene's Website
Gene's Podcast, Leaders in the Trenches
@genehammett
Gene on Facebook
Gene on Linkedin
Gene on YouTube
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“Even a great speech to the wrong audience is still not a good speech.” - @genehammett
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31min
August 28, 2017ITT 117: How to Train Your Brain with Dana Wilde
Dana Wilde is an author, brain trainer, and the CEO of The Mind Aware. I've spoken to Dana a few times and I am always blown away by the knowledge and perspective she brings to the conversation of the power of our mindset. This interview was no exception.
In this broadcast, Dana Wilde and I talk about:
Why it’s not action that builds your business
What mindset will give your business quick growth?
How you can grow intentionally instead of accidentally by shifting your mindset
How understand your spectrum of emotions can help you adapt
The importance of positive rants
How you’re using the word “but” incorrectly
How to connect with Dana Wilde online:
Dana's Website
@Dana_Wilde
Dana on Facebook
Dana on Linkedin
Dana on YouTube
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“Action is not the thing that builds your business.” - @Dana_Wilde
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36min
August 21, 2017ITT 116: How to Be a Great Leader with Kevin Waldron
Kevin Waldron is the Founder of Waldron Leadership and is also responsible for growing a brick and mortar business to over 200 employees and $24 million in sales. I've been fortunate enough to spend some time with Kevin in person and can say that he's changed my perception of what a great leader is.
In this broadcast, Kevin Waldron and I talk about:
How most people view the term “leader”
Why business advice today is like a quiz is Cosmopolitan magazine
The importance of being able to effectively communicate with the people you’re leading
Why entrepreneurs need to be able to lead themselves
Finding the balance between planning and taking action
How knowing your limitations and weaknesses will make you a better entrepreneur
Why you should ignore anyone who’s selling effortless results
Why you need to be actively moving towards discomfort
How multitasking is actually hurting you
How to connect with Kevin Waldron online:
Kevin's Website
Click to tweet:
“Without intention you can’t effectively place your attention”
If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.
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30min
August 07, 2017ITT 115: How to Create and Sell Paid Content with Maya Elious
Maya Elious is the Founder of Built to Impact and she helps people establish curriculum based content for their brand. In today’s show, we’re going to be discussing how to find your niche, create paid content without experiencing burnout, and how to effectively sell your paid content.
In this broadcast, Maya Elious and I talk about:
The first thing you should do to become a thought leader in your niche
Maya's main technique for finding your niche
How to use your personal experiences to create content
Why you need to make your audience feel insecure
A breakdown of what content should be free versus paid
Why you must have a community in place before creating paid content
The importance of collaboration and knowing it’s going to take time to build your audience
How to avoid burnout while creating paid content
Why you should use your audience’s language for their pain points in your sales copy
How to scale your content and sales after you’ve established yourself in your niche
How to connect with Maya Elious online:
Maya's Website
Maya's Blogging for Business Starter Pack
Maya's Facebook Group
Maya's Facebook Page
@mayaelious
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“Nobody can tell you that you’re not an expert in what you’ve already experienced.” - @mayaelious
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31min
August 05, 2017ITT 114: How to Become a Successful Solo Consultant with Jake Jorgovan
Jake Jorgovan, the Founder of Outbound Creative and Agency Scout, is on the show to talk about his entrepreneurial journey that almost saw him get evicted from his apartment to now being a successful solo consultant who's running multiple businesses.
In this broadcast, Jake Jorgovan and I talk about:
How a downside to entrepreneurship almost got Jake evicted from his apartment
Why entrepreneurs need to constantly market themselves
The marketing platform that’s been the most beneficial for Jake
How Jake uses his podcast to generate leads
What is Outbound Creative?
How Jake utilizes mind mapping in his business
Jake’s tips for effectively charging clients for discovery calls
The pros and cons of being a solo consultant rather than running an agency
How Jake sees his business evolving in the future
What is Agency Scout and how does it factor into Jake’s future business plans?
How to connect with Jake Jorgovan online:
Jake's Blog
Working Without Pants Podcast
Outbound Creative
Agency Scout
@JakeJorgovan
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“Consulting is almost that safe baseline that gives me the freedom and flexibility to launch other businesses.” - @JakeJorgovan
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35min
August 05, 2017ITT 113: How to Become Better at Managing Your Time with Jordan Baker
Jordan Baker is the Founder of Focuster, a software and app solution to help you better manage your time and organize your day. I personally use this software and it's made a big difference in my productivity so I'm really excited for you to learn more about how to better manage your time.
In this broadcast, Jordan Baker and I talk about:
What is Focuster and why did Jordan create it?
Jordan’s tips for managing your time the most effectively
Jordan’s advice for reclaiming your focus
Why properly prioritizing your tasks is critical
Why multitasking actually does more harm than good
How Jordan utilizes the Pomodoro Technique
How to connect with Jordan Baker online:
Focuster
@hexsprite
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“Traditional to-do lists are broken.” - @hexsprite
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34min
August 05, 2017ITT 112: How to Run a Successful Travel Blog with Caz Makepeace
Caz Makepeace is one-half of the successful y Travel Blog and she's here to explain how her blog has helped her family travel all over the world. We also discuss how she manages to balance a successful business with a full-time travel lifestyle.
In this broadcast, Caz Makepeace and I talk about:
What led Caz’s Australian family to the United States?
How Caz’s travel blog helps her family travel the world
Finding the balance between travel and business
The monetization strategy Caz regrets not doing earlier
How Caz maintains her audience’s trust while doing affiliate marketing
The largest source of Caz's current traffic
How competitive is the travel niche?
The story of how Caz’s travels earned her an invitation to the White House
How to connect with Caz Makepeace online:
Caz's Website
@yTravelBlog
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“I think a lot of people get stuck in growth because they can’t make a decision.” - @yTravelBlog
If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.
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22min

FAQs about In The Trenches:

How many episodes does In The Trenches have?

The podcast currently has 243 episodes available.