Inspire Your Success

Have you ever wondered, should I become an entrepreneur? 

In this episode of Inspire Your Success, I talk all things entrepreneurship. From side hustles, quitting your job, and why digital entrepreneurship isn't like brick and mortar businesses. 

You will learn the pros, the cons, and the solution to test the water before quitting your job. 

 

Resources Mentioned

10 Online Business Idea Course

Start Your Online Business with my Youtube Channel

 

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In this episode of Inspire Your Success, I got to interview the King of side hustles, Nick Loper. He is most known for his epic brand, Side Hustle Nation. Nick teaches people about the endless ways to make money online through side hustles.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Finding your perfect side hustle
• The power of masterminds and coaches
• The best 2019 side hustle opportunities
• How podcasting change grow your business
• The importance of reverse engineering your goals
• Staying productive during the day (whether you work at home or not)

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• Read Nicks blog at Side Hustle Nation
• Listen to the Side Hustle Show

In this interview, Michael interview Pete McPherson of DoYouEvenBlog.com. Pete left his full-time career three years ago to take his passion for blogging and online marketing to the next level. 

He now runs doyouevenblog.com as a full-time business with online courses, a podcast, and of course, an epic blog. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to make money blogging 
• The best way to start an online business 
• Why Pete left his corporate job for blogging
• The challenges of entrepreneurship and how to succeed faster 

Resources Mentioned in the Show​

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• Connect with Pete at www.doyouevenblog.com
• Listen to his podcast
• 10 Proven Online Business Ideas to Earn Your First $1,000

Blogging Courses I Recommend:

* Launch Your Blog (Beginner Blogging Course): https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/launchyourblog

*Make Money Blogging (Intermediate Blogging Course):

https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/makemoneyblogging

*Six-Figure Blogger (Advanced Blogging Course): https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/sixfigureblogger

*Pro Blogger Bundle: https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/probloggingbundle

 

Blogging Resources

*Bluehost (Blog Hosting): https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/bluehost

*Convertkit (Email List): https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/convertkit

*Studio Press (Blogging Themes): https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/studiopress

In this episode of Inspire Your Success podcast, Michael interview Zander Fryer.

Zander is a high-performance coach who left a $200,000+ job at Cisco to become an entrepreneur. Since exiting the corporate world 2+ years ago, he’s been able to launch a highly successful coaching business & write a best selling book! Plus, he recently did his first TED Talk as well.

In this episode, you will learn more about:

• How to start a coaching business
• The one question that can change your life
• Why you need to reprogram your mind for success
• How Zander made over $100,000 in one month after leaving the corporate world

It was a pleasure to get to interview Zander as he’s an awesome guy who is on a mission to make the world a better place.

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• Connect with Zander on IG
• Learn more his coaching program
• Learn how to reprogram your subconscious with a morning routine

Legacy Perez Interview​

Today’s guest, Legacy Perez, was an absolute pleasure to have on the show. He is one of the most inspiring guests yet and his journey shows you exactly what is possible if you chase your dreams.

I love that Legacy has been able to dominate in two different industries; Hollywood/Dancing as well as real estate. It shows that he is committed to mastering his craft, regardless of what it is, and has an insatiable work ethic. 

Make sure to listen to this one a few times because Legacy dropped all kinds of motivation, knowledge, and heartfelt quotes. 

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• Connect with Legacy on Instagram
• Learn more Legacy and his epic backstory here

This episode launch marks 2 years since leaving my safe and secure, corporate 9-5 to build my online business and pursue professional golf. 

In this episode, I give you the raw, unfiltered look of what it takes to make money online, the nitty gritty about personal development, and strategies to 10X your life. 

Videos About the Subconscious Mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDVi7pCEzu8&list=PL3JDCD84BjcL7ViO6amsvCOhkDsu4Tyx3&index=48&t=0s

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNAN1XT2kQo&list=PL3JDCD84BjcL7ViO6amsvCOhkDsu4Tyx3&index=49

 

Freelance to 5K

https://inspire-your-success1.teachable.com/p/freelance-to-5k

 

In this episode, I got to interview Tommy Baker. Tommy is an entrepreneur, coach, author, and podcaster. 

Watch the video version on Youtube --> https://youtu.be/RKVjaqjCcaE

Tommy Baker helps dreamers, visionaries and entrepreneurs bring those dreams to life —and create a life they can’t wait to wake up for. As the author of UnResolution, The 1% Rule and The Leap Of Your Life, Tommy believes living up to our potential is what we’re here for.

Through his writing, coaching and podcast —he’s helped thousands of people take their next bold step and never look back. He’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Influencive, Thought Catalog and more.  

Here's what you will learn in this episode:

• How to find clarity in your life
• Why you should always bet on yourself
• How to make big changes in your life and push past fear
• The importance of self-care and reflection on a regular basis
• How morning routines can help you create space and listen to your intuition

Does being your own boss sound appealing?

Thanks to the internet, gig economy, and low costs it’s never been easier to become an entrepreneur. 10 years ago it would have been impossible to do what we have access to now. You can start a blog, publish a book or grow an Amazon business with minimal costs.

Of course, becoming an entrepreneur vs a successful entrepreneur is a different story. Whether you start with a side hustle or build a company there are some universal rules that will help you succeed.

Last year I left my six-figure job to turn my passion for writing into a full-time career. I have learned some valuable lessons in my 10-month journey and want to share with you so you can avoid the mistakes I made.

Get Clear on What You Are Trying to Accomplish

Clarity is so important to achieve your goals. You can’t go all in if you aren’t 100% clear on what you are trying to accomplish. This happened to me and it sucks. It drains your energy, leaves you scattered, and on bad days feeling hopeless. The worst is when you feel like you worked all day only to look back and feel like nothing got done.

Without clarity, it’s really easy to jump from task to task never really accomplishing anything. Spend time every day, week, and a month getting really clear on your objectives.

Each day dedicate a few minutes to writing out what your priorities are for the day. I found it super helpful to meditate for ten minutes and imagine the day going perfectly. Also, you will find it beneficial to do this each Sunday and at the end of the month to clarify upcoming goals.

Focus on Yourself

As an entrepreneur, you are inevitably trying to solve a problem for a group of people. Your work should always focus on, “How can I help more people with this specific problem.”

While you should focus on your customer it is so vital to not forget about number one, yourself. If you stop caring for your mind and body you will never create the best product for your consumer.

Spend time each day looking after your physical and mental health. The easiest way to do this is with a consistent morning routine. If done properly your morning routine can shape your entire day by…

• Focusing on your why
• Gaining clarity on what you need to accomplish in the short and long term with journaling
• Spending time reading, journaling, and meditating
• Exercising and getting the creative juices flowing

Do The Hard Stuff First

In Brian Tracy’s book, “Eat the Frog” he talks about the importance of doing the hard stuff first each morning. Spend this time on projects, problems, or situations that are giving you the most challenges.

Your brain is the most refreshed and creative in the morning. Don’t waste your time and creativity by checking emails, going on social media, or doing meaningless tasks like organizing your desktop.

“The more important and valuable the task is to you, the more you will be motivated to overcome procrastination and launch yourself in to the job. — Brian Tracy Never Stop Learning

I’ve found it’s easy to get busy creating and recreating that you sometimes forget that you need to be consuming information as well. You can always learn more about your industry by spending time reading blogs, books or popular websites. But you should also read or consumer information that is entirely unrelated to sometimes spark creative, new ideas.

As Elon Musk’s ex-wife said in a Business Insider interview: “Choose one thing and become a master of it. Choose a second thing and become a master of that. When you become a master of two worlds (say, engineering and business), you can bring them together in a way that will a) introduce hot ideas to each other, so they can have idea sex and make idea babies that no one has seen before and b) create a competitive advantage because you can move between worlds, speak both languages, connect the tribes, mash the elements to spark fresh creative insight until you wake up with the epiphany that changes your life.”

It’s easy to get consumed in what you are doing — your industry, your customers, your mission and your goals. But don’t be afraid to pull back to learn something new and find an idea you might never have thought of.

Don’t Settle

The world is changing faster than ever. You can’t afford to settle in your current situation, no matter how good it’s going. Amazon is one of the biggest companies ever and they are still putting out new ideas constantly. Sure, not all of them will work but you can’t get comfortable. Remember when Blockbuster video did?

Always find ways to add value, create new projects, get more customers, and solve more problems.

“Work like there is someone working twenty-four hours a day to take it all away from you.” — Mark Cuban Create an End Time

It’s natural for time entrepreneurs to want to prove themselves to the world. They want “hustle” 24/7 and make Gary Vee proud. But if you go non-stop, 24/7 eventually you will burn out. Trust me, I did.

There is only so much caffeine in the world. Without recharging you will never create your best work. Chose quality over quantity by creating an end time. Just like you have a wake-up time you should have an end time. This could be to spend with family, read or relax before bed.

Stop feeling guilty about recharging as it will give you the energy needed to create the best possible products.

One of the reasons I started this podcast was to help learn from people who left their 9-5's to build an online business. Today's guest, Natalie Bacon, is a story is incredibly inspiring as she did just that.

She went from lawyer to financial planner to full-time blogger. Her blog earned over $178K in 2018 and she just started in 2015.  She's relentless in her pursuit of greatness and it shows in all of her content online. 

Here's what you will learn in this episode: 

• How to make money blogging
• The power of investing in yourself
• How to blog and work full-time as a beginner
• Why a mentor or coach can help you speed up success
• Mindset hacks to make your brain work for you not against you
• Understanding how your beliefs are holding you back from success

Resources Mentioned in the Show 

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• Learn more about Natalie
• Listen to Natalie’s podcast
• Check out my guide on how to start a blog

Best Quotes From The Show

• “Any obstacle or failure is neutral. You can make it mean whatever you want. I never let an obstacle or failure mean anything negative.”
• “I think people change course too often and dabble. That is holding them back from true success.”

Ed Mylett is one of my favorite entrepreneurs in the game and someone that I know can help you change your life.

Listen for the biggest lessons I've learned from Ed and make sure to buy his book to learn more!  

Here are some of the biggest learnings based on an article I wrote for Fearless Motivation:

1. Max Out Your Morning

As Tim Ferriss said, “If you win the morning, you win the day.” High-performance Ed Mylett agrees entirely. One of his first tips in the book is to start creating a morning routine that sets you up for success.

As you can’t always control the middle of your day, you can always control the beginning and end. Most people lose control of their day within the first ten minutes because of hitting the snooze, browsing social media, and not having any real structure.

Instead of reacting, you should start taking control of your day as soon as you wake up. Here’s how Ed structures his mornings:

• Wakes up early – starts each day between 4:30-5 am
• Hydrates with at least 16 oz of water
• Takes a cold shower with breathing exercises
• Spends time meditating or praying
• Sets his intentions for the day
• Exercises for at least 60 minutes

2. Max Out Your Mind

Ed goes in depth about the power of the mind in his book. He says that if you want real change, you must first change what you’re thinking about.

As he says, “Your subconscious thoughts are always trying to prove you right. Change 10% of your thoughts and you can dramatically change your life.”

Here’s what he recommends doing to upgrade your mindset:

• Focus on your beliefs. Make sure you are always thinking and believing the thoughts that will help you get further in life and business.
• Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want. As he said, “Your obsessions become your possessions.”
• Think of life happening for you, not to you. Instead of thinking the world is out to get you, reframe every challenge as a way to learn, grow, and evolve.
• Stay blissfully dissatisfied. Spend 80% of your time being grateful for everything in your life to appreciate and attract more. But spend 20% of the time expecting more from yourself to reach higher levels of success.

3. Max Out Your Body

If you’ve seen any pictures of Ed you know this guy is a machine when it comes to never skipping a workout. He’s committed to fitness because he understands its more than just health, it’s creating the habit of discipline.

As Ed said, “Keeping a healthy physical routine is one more way you are keeping a promise to yourself. It’s a daily validation that you are worthy and value yourself enough to keep your promises to you.”

Here’s what he recommends doing to get into amazing shape:

• Hire a trainer or get an accountability buddy.
• Follow inspiring social media accounts to keep you motivated
• Eat healthy as you can’t out exercise a bad diet
• Train in the morning to not skip it later
• Listen to music to stay motivated and inspired
• Measure your workouts and diet

Learn how to win the morning w/my morning routine e-course: https://inspire-your-success1.teachable.com/p/win-the-morning/