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- Finding Direction on Your Way to Success with Stu Massengill
How do you create a business that's not only successful, but also lights you up? Stu Massengill is a serial entrepreneur, coach, speaker, Founder of Finding Direction and National Trainer for Tony Robbins, and he joins me in this episode to share his incredible journey to success. From achieving success at a young age to figuring out what truly lights him up, Stu provides valuable insights to those at every stage of entrepreneurship.
Stu also opens up about some personal obstacles he's faced, as well as what it's like to work with Tony Robbins.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:17) Jackie intro
- (2:25) Please leave a review 🙂
- (2:44) Stu intro
- (3:43) How Stu got to be where he is now
- (4:26) “You can do, have and become anything you want to do in your life”
- (5:18) “If you’re shy get over it because it is costing you a fortune”
- (7:05) More about Stu’s first business
- (10:22) Learning lessons from working with Tony Robinson
- (12:40) What it’s like working with Tony
- (14:40) Biggest take-aways from working with Tony
- (15:52) How Stu works with clients
- (16:03) The Love Method
- (17:03) “If you want to create a life that you really love, there are endless possibilities”
- (21:30) How do listeners start networking with others?
- (24:11) How to figure out what you want to do and start enjoying those experiences in your life
- (26:25) Stu’s definition of success
- (27:05) How Stu’s definition of success has evolved over time
- (28:23) Stu’s biggest successes in life
- (31:16) Has Stu achieved his ideal level of success yet
- (32:41) Stu’s next level of success
- (34:03) Advice to young entrepreneurs
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StuMassengill/
Stu’s Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457921981?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_pStu’s Website: https://www.stumassengill.com/40 min - The Power of Rewilding with Anna Brown, MS, RD
In our modern world—especially as entrepreneurs spending exorbitant amounts of time online—it is so important to take care of our physical bodies. Anna Brown, Functional Registered Dietitian and Founder of Nutrition Squeezed, joins me in this episode to share her knowledge of rewilding and how we can rewild ourselves to improve overall health and well-being, which in turn allows us to show up as our best selves in business.
Anna also opens up about her own journey, leaving a successful corporate career to follow her purpose.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:14) Jackie Intro
- (2:34) Please leave a review 🙂
- (2:52) Anna Intro
- (4:10) How Anna got to where she is today
- (6:02) What ‘rewilding’ is
- (6:13) “Returning the animals to the wild and returning the land to the animals”
- (10:51) How to rewild in your own life
- (14:30) Seasonal living
- (17:32) Anna’s personal definition of success
- (17:37) “When I’m on, I’m on; when I’m off, I’m off”
- (20:32) Do most of Anna’s clients come to her seeking holistic health or are they seeking superficial concerns?
- (22:26) Biggest transformations with Anna’s work
- (27:39) Anna’s biggest successes thus far
- (30:04) Anna’s next step
- (31:58) Advice for young entrepreneurs
- (34:39) Advice for those in a career slump and looking for a new field
- (36:24) “If your health is taking a backseat, it is going to show up in your business”
- (37:01) What is the first step to take when your health feels out of sync
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionsqueezed
Anna’s Website: https://nutritionsqueezed.com/What’s Your Chronotype Quiz: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/42 min - Let's Talk About Systems & Simplifying!
In the world of entrepreneurship, the terms “systems” and simplifying” get used over and over again. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my personal definitions for these terms and insights into how I’ve developed and simplified various systems in my business to bring more ease into managing my agency on a regular basis.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:16) Jackie Intro
- (1:48) Jackie’s journey to simplicity
- (2:20) Definition of a system
- (3:15) Definition of simplify
- (4:25) “Keeping things really simple often makes the most sense”
- (7:50) Working with clients on a retainer package
- (11:19) What systems and processes Jackie simplified
- (11:30) The Sales and Onboarding process
- (16:00) Timeline of services
- (20:17) Daily schedule
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la
Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/24 min - Paving the Way to Success with Nike Anani
The road to success is lined with challenges. How we learn from these challenges shapes us as business owners and people. Nike Anani, Family Business Consultant and Speaker, joins me in this episode to share her experiences overcoming adversity, challenges, and mindset blocks along her path to success.
Nike also opens up about the ups and downs of navigating family businesses while maintaining personal relationships.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:20) Jackie Intro
- (2:32) Please leave a review 🙂
- (2:58) Nike Intro
- (6:02) Unforeseen challenges NIke faced and what she learned from them
- (9:22) “I was paving the way for people who hadn’t been identified with wealth publicly”
- (9:55) Mindset blocks Nike faced
- (11:29) “As we’re failing we have the opportunity to learn”
- (11:54) “Marry the mission, date the model”
- (13:45) Tips for seeing your business as it’s own entity
- (17:07) How to navigate working with family members
- (21:43) NIke’s personal definition of success
- (23:10) Biggest achievements thus far
- (24:51) More about NIke’s non-profit
- (25:25) Nike’s next level of success
- (26:09) Tips for new entrepreneurs
- (27:35) How new entrepreneurs can grow an idea
- (31:43) Advice to Family Business about Legacy Planning
- (33:55) Advice to entrepreneurs who are parents how to manage their time
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Nike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikeanani/
Nike’s Website: https://nikeanani.com/African Family Firm's Website: https://www.africanfamilyfirms.org
39 min - “So Much Better:” Health Strategies with Dr. Cindy Tsai
How can we effectively manage all the stress that comes with entrepreneurship? Physician, Life Coach, and bestselling author, Dr. Cindy Tsai joins me in this episode to share her expertise and insights into taking care of our whole selves in order to create fulfilling lives and businesses.
Cindy also opens up about her transition from doctor to Life Coach and how to leverage her pillars of mindfulness for holistic health.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:15) Jackie Intro
- (2:58) Cindy Intro
- (4:09) Cindy’s medical background
- (5:25) “Everyone is on their own journey and it is so important to look at the whole picture”
- (5:58) Transitioning from a doctor to a life coach
- (8:43) Top reasons clients reach out to Cindy
- (11:33) Advice to those who are inundated with stress
- (13:05) ”It starts with awareness; it’s important to remember that every body is different”
- (17:13) Advice to chronic stressors
- (21:46) Where do you want to spend your energy?
- (23:09) More about Cindy’s book
- (24:27) Pillar of Calm
- (25:15) Pillar of Confidence
- (25:44) Pillar of Curiosity
- (26:31) Where to get Cindy’s book
- (26:59) Cindy’s personal definition of success
- (27:43) Cindy’s biggest successes thus far
- (28:56) Cindy’s next version of success
- (32:27) Advice for those women in the beginning stages of their ideal level of success
- (33:58) “You are enough right now”
- (38:57) Recommended tools for practicing mindfulness
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Cindy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindytsaimdCindy’s Website: https://www.cindytsaimd.com/Buy Cindy’s Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y4W1JNL?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=cindytsaim0b9-20%2043 min - Welcome to Season Four!
Millennial Success Stories is back for Season Four! In this episode, I share what to look forward to from this season. Thank you so much for your continued support of this podcast and community!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:17) Welcome to Season 4!
- (1:38) Special “Thank You” to our listeners and community
- (2:41) Please leave a review!
- (3:37) Thank you Maggie & Devon
- (4:02) Season 4 expectations
- (5:37) Jackie’s definition of ease
- (8:08) The importance of having ease in your business and life
- (9:06) The goal for Season 4
- (9:30) Season 4 recording schedule
- (10:43) Season 4 guests
- (11:33) “You can do everything, just not at once”
- (11:47) Let’s kick off Season 4!
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts
Links Mentioned
Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultationJackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_laJackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/13 min - Let's Wrap Up Season Three!
Thank you so much for such an amazing third season of Millennial Success Stories! In this episode, I reflect on my three biggest takeaways from this season, as well as what we have in store next season.
Millennial Success Stories will be back for Season Four in 2022!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:13) Jackie Intro
- (1:34) Thank you to our listeners! :)
- (2:36) Season 3’s three biggest takeaways
- (4:29) Takeaway #1: resilience
- (8:09) Takeaway #2: how to support one another as entrepreneurs
- (11:31) Takeaway #3: success is not linear
- (12:23) “Success is so much about the ebbs and flows, it’s like a rollercoaster”
- (14:35) “Success is unpredictable”
- (15:47) What to look forward to in Season 4!
- (16:50) A second podcast!
- (17:35) Shoutouts
- (18:13) Send us questions for guests on Season 4!
**Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Jackie's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_laJackie's Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/20 min - Boss Up in Life & Business with Sahreen Quadir
Are you managing your business or is your business managing you? Leadership & Business Coach and Founder of Boss Up With Sahreen, Sahreen Quadir, joins me in this episode to share insights on how taking a more holistic approach to entrepreneurship can help us achieve our goals in our businesses and lives.
Sahreen also opens up about some of the personal challenges she overcame early on in her business.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:14) Jackie Intro
- (4:22) Sahreen Intro
- (9:00) Tips on how to juggle the 9-5 and your business
- (13:17) How to get through tough times while running your business
- (15:55) “Whatever sadness that was lingering I channeled it into my business and I just used it to create content”
- (17:12) “Honor yourself and you will get through it”
- (18:83) Sahreen’s personal definition of success
- (21:23) Sahreen’s biggest success thus far
- (23:51) Sahreen’s future plans for her business
- (25:42) Advice for young entrepreneurs
- (27:25) How do you define consistency in your business?
- (31:18) Inspirational story from Sahreen
- (37:00) How Stress can trigger health problems
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Sahreen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossupwithsahreen
Sahreen's Website: www.bossupwithsahreen.comSahreen's Email: [email protected]Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
48 min - Cultivating Self-Confidence for Success with Allison Krawiec-Thayer
Many of us are drawn to entrepreneurship because we have a desire to serve. However, sometimes trying to be of service to others can turn into people-pleasing. Business & Leadership Coach and Founder of PoppyLead, Allison KT, joins me in this episode to share insights on how cultivating self-confidence and inner leadership skills can help us grow our businesses and serve others on a deeper level.
Allison also opens up about her very own journey from 'people-pleaser' to 'confidently in charge' of her business!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:12) Jackie Intro
- (3:15) Allison intro
- (5:50) Allison’s personal definition of success
- (8:25) Allison’s next level of success
- (10:03) “I really see success as evolving and continually getting more aware and confidently in charge of your business”
- (12:15) Allison’s biggest successes thus far
- (19:17) Advice for those experiencing their ‘rock bottom’ moment
- (25:43) “If you’re not going to talk about your business, then who is going to talk about it?”
- (27:00) How Allison’s business supports entrepreneurs
- (32:15) Advice for those women who are early on in their entrepreneurial journey
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_poppylead
Allison's Website: https://www.poppylead.comSchedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
40 min - Let's Talk About Facebook Ads!
In this episode, I'm sharing insights on how to best prepare your business for leveraging Facebook Ads for growth! I'll be answering the questions every business owner should be asking before they invest in Facebook Ads, and I'll also be touching on the signature strategic framework I use with all my clients, the "Four Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads."
SHOWNOTES
- (1:13) Jackie Intro
- (4:03) 4 Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads
- (5:24) Is Facebook Ads a Profitable Strategy for My Business?
- (7:22) Tips for People Considering Investing in Facebook Ads
- (9:22) “Staying committed, understanding this is not going to be an overnight process- that is really going to help you in the long run”
- (10:53) Step One: Knowing Your Audience
- (12:28) Step Two: Copy & Content That Converts
- (14:19) Step Three: Have a Clear, Concise, Action-Orientated, Call-to-Action
- (16:58) Step Four: Optimize Everything After the Ad
*Sign-up for Jackie’s “Four Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads: Mini-Course”
Links Mentioned
Schedule a Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation
Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/Jackie's Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/21 min
About Millennial Success Stories
From the publisher's feed
Let’s STOP sugarcoating the Entrepreneurial Experience! Millennial Success Stories is a podcast dedicated to sharing the REAL, RAW, and HONEST stories of young entrepreneurs who are building businesses and lives that reflect their own versions of success. Always remember, success has no age requirement!
Hosted by Marketing Strategist & Success Coach, Jackie Kossoff.
Cover photo by Iris Megiris