What’s holding you back?

So often when people—especially entrepreneurs—create content, build a website, or just make anything, the creative process gets stuck in a toxic cycle of perfectionism. It’s tempting to work and work on a project, but no matter how much of your heart, talent, and resources you invest in that project, it feels like it’s never good enough.

Breaking free from that cycle is one of the most beneficial things that you can do for your business and yourself. This is one way that Jake Ballentine found success as a musician and entrepreneur. He saw the value in his work and release it—the way it was, without obsessing over whether or not the work is “perfect.”

With this, Jake also shares his wisdom in how to create community within your business. He believes that community fosters an environment that helps you maintain momentum without ever losing your inspiration. For him, it really is about just trusting yourself to take those first steps and allowing yourself to be called by the mission and pull.

Jake is a newer friend of mine, and I’ve been so blessed to meet and connect with him. He is truly a good soul—a true force of good. He’s the author of Your Number One Goal and host of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches podcast. Over the last 5 years, he has inspired well over 250,000 people with his unique brand of motivation and positivity.

I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode. So get ready to get inspired to take action, allow yourself to be in service, and refuse getting caught up in perfectionism.

Some Questions I Ask:

• How many people have you spoken in front of? (5:03)
• How does your message change with the age of your audience? (6:28)
• How have you impacted lives through online community? (9:27)
• How did it feel to shift from producing perfect content to producing authentic content? (36:54)
• Who are your most influential mentors? (37:55)
• What rituals and routines optimize your epic mindset? (43:35)
• How do you define fulfillment? (48:46)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why Jake enjoys speaking with people of all ages. (5:50)
• Why all of Jake’s clients relate to a typical 15-year-old’s mindset. (6:36)
• How Jake’s community for message-driven entrepreneurs can help individuals become experts and leaders in their niches. (9:42)
• Why a service-oriented mindset will make long-term sales easier. (15:07)
• How Jake made a living doing what he loved without being “the best.” (22:56)
• How Jake found success after abandoning the perfectionist mindset. (33:36)

Resources:

Your Number One Goal by Jake Ballentine

Living the Success Principles by Jack Canfield

The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Podcast

The Speakers, Authors, Coaches Summit

Speakers, Authors, and Coaches Network Facebook Group

7 Steps to Grow Your Business Through Building a Thriving Community by Jake Ballentine

Connect with Jake:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

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