I’ve talked about personal credit cards before. I’ve explained the differences between the major providers. I’ve also given step by step instructions on how to secure free airfare in my Travel Revolution program.

It’s all simple, if you stick to the process. But I’ve realized many overlook a major source of extra benefits. It’s not only personal credit cards who offer travel rewards and incentives. Business credit card holders can enjoy significant rewards too. The best part? These rewards can either work for your personal life, save your business money, or both. In this episode I'll share some of my personal favourite benefits.

To get the show notes from this episode, go to https://travel-revolution.com and click on "Request Invite". You'll receive access to a complimentary video to walk you through my 7 Golden Rules Of Travel Hacking.

Building any business takes time and hard word. Building a “side-business”, next to a full-time job requires some advanced time management and calendar juggling. Not everyone is in a position to dedicate themselves full-time to their passion, at least not yet.

After a long day at work, your energy levels might not where they need to be to grow a business. Your weekends on the other hand, allow you to commit a larger portion of time and therefore you’re able to get much more done than you might think. For most people, weekends are where they are most capable of growing their side-business while maintaining a day job to “pay the bills”.

However, are you getting the most out of your weekends? The 6 tips from this episode will help ensure you do.

Download the show notes and actionplan from this episode at http://go.wilko.ca/actionplan

For links to my books and other resources, visit https://wilko.ca

Les Brown said religious people are afraid of going to hell; spiritual people have already been there. With a degree in religion in my back pocket, and years of religiously attending church every Sunday morning, I certainly never wanted to go to hell. I moved to Canada instead. Today I’m looking back on nine years in this larger-than-life country.

In this episode I share some stories from my early days in Canada: the good, the bad and the ugly. If you want to read more, get yourself a copy of my second best-selling book The Freedom Project – Happiness.The book is available through Amazon and finer book retailers worldwide. You can find the links at https://www.freedomprojectbook.com/happiness

And for those who also live in Canada: the book is also available on Amazon Canada!

Whether you’re a existing author looking to refresh your book marketing skills, learn new trends, and find fresh strategic inspiration, or you’re a new author with just a burning desire to one day write a book, get started on your Author Action Plan with my 7 step Book Starter Framework.

Writing a book used to be a stuffy, exclusive process only reserved for the happy few – but my Write a Book in a Week program has opened up the benefits of being a published author to the world.

My initial thoughts for what later became my first book, were merely emails to friends. I never expected my thoughts would become a published book, let alone a bestselling book. Yet both of these things happened. And when you have a system, the process is much easier than most will try to make you believe.

Today, authors in over 100 countries around the world are participating in one of the programs I’ve created to better their lives and careers, all through the “magic” of having written a real, paperback book.

For a limited time, watch a preview lesson from our full author training class absolutely free and complete your 7 step framework at https://writeabookinaweek.com

I've used these principles to travel all over the world and I've visited nearly every continent on our beautiful planet - meeting many inspiring people and uncovering new cultures. Finding the next destination is simple. Getting there is as well. In this episode I'll share 3 tips from my travel hacking program the Travel Revolution.

To get the complimentary workbook and a longer preview video, visit https://travel-revolution.com and click on Request Invite.

The Freedom Project Book is available through Amazon, Barnes Noble and book sellers worldwide. You can find the links and get other Freedom Project resources at https://www.freedomprojectbook.com

Bon voyage!

What the real value of the time you spent this past week? Did what you do this past week get you closer to where you want to be tomorrow?

I believe that any discussion of value (whether in relation to time and/or money) is often founded in a model where time or money are used to compensate for the lack of true value we're experiencing in the activities we do every day.

To use money as an example: How much is the service you provide worth? What do you charge people for your time, or for your work? It’s not about some finite equation, such as labor plus price of materials minus discounts and coupons. It’s not just about the time that it takes for you to get the job done. It’s all about the solution you are delivering to your clients. It’s about the value that you offer them. What is the real value of the what you provide? In my Happiness book I share my story about struggling with finding the right price point in my fine art photography business. While I find artists and creative entrepreneurs often struggle with this the most, it applies to anyone who is in business for themselves.

Read the full article here - good context to this episode of the podcast: https://www.livingbyexperience.com/artrepreneur/why-you-should-charge-a-premium-price-as-a-creative-entrepreneur/

Download my complimentary actionplan here to help you get closer to your goals: http://go.wilko.ca/actionplan

Most people like talking about their goals - but to achieve real breakthrough results in your life our business, it's not about what you SAY but about what you DO. Are you willing to do what it takes to create the reality you want?

Whatever your goal is, there will always be something to hold you back or stop you. In this episode we'll talk about overcoming those, and how a healthy dose of scepticism will get you unstuck, keep you out of your comfort zone, working towards achieving your most important goals.

If you'd like the next step, download a complimentary Actionplan to supplement this episode (and your goals) at http://go.wilko.ca/actionplan

Who wants to have more money in their life? In this episode I'll introduce you to new options to

save money, earn additional money, and ultimately save a lot of time.

Many people work hard - very hard - and even harder to stay broke. If I work hard the company will take care of me, they think (or even say out loud). That used to be the rule. Work hard and stay loyal. It's not the reality in today's world. If you want to have any success in your life you have to take control of your life.

I don't teach yet another success-scheme. Everything I teach comes from my experience because it worked for me. I'm here to show people options: different ways how you can get to your financial goals instead of following along the beaten path.

To learn more and take the next step, you can download my complimentary resource with this episode here: http://go.wilko.ca/actionplan

There’s Facebook. There’s Twitter. There’s YouTube. As creative entrepreneurs, they tell us we have to do so much: webinars, blogs, websites, social media ads, it never ends. And then there are marketing professionals out there looking for clients, folks who are eager to grow their business helping you do exactly that. Nothing wrong with that. I appreciate anyone trying to build a business and doing something meaningful with their time.

The thing is, out of all the things I “have” to do to be successful, none of the options seem to work independently to help professionals reach their business goals. You have to use some combination of these resources, and you’re still not guaranteed to reach your goals.

In this episode I'll share a bit of a rant about marketing - and how to overcome these obstacles.

Download the complimentary Action Plan from this episode:

https://go.wilko.ca/actionplan

I’m a frequent flyer but actually have a mild fear of turbulence. Fear of the unknown is the root of all emotion disturbance. This is all too true when it comes to flying. Turbulence, is the second biggest fear amongst travelers (actually crashing is the number one fear).

Flying smaller planes across the North Sea back in Europe helped me overcome most of it, but some days I still get ultra-nervous when that seatbelt sign comes on mid-flight. When, on a recent flight to Las Vegas, they never turned off that pesky seatbelt sign, I knew we were in for a ride. Even the cabin crew never left their seats. The good news was that the winds were so strong we made it to Vegas half an hour faster than usual. The bad news? I was white-knuckling it the whole way. And with me many others.

On arrival I promised myself to learn more – and share my findings in this podcast episode. As with many fears I think some research and understanding what actually happens and how planes are built to withstand many types of turbulence would help me deal with this better so I can enjoy my on-board coffee / wine more.

Enjoy - and, travel safe.

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https://pages.wilko.ca/birthday/