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- Living Your Purpose with Angela Choi
More than the generations immediately preceding us, millennials seek purpose and fulfillment through our career paths. International Life Purpose & Career Coach, Angela Choi, joins me in this episode to share insights on how we can first, identify and connect with our purpose, and second, build a career path according to our purpose.
Angela also opens up about her own ten year journey to discovering her purpose--a journey that took her quite literally all over the globe!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:12) Jackie Intro
- (3:00) Angela Intro
- (4:40) Summary of Angela’s 10 Year Journey to Success
- (11:25) Handling External Pressure to Figure Out What You Want
- (15:10) Six Steps to Living Your Purpose
- (19:35) Angela’s Definition of Success
- (20:20) “Living each day choosing to be happy”
- (22:50) Angela’s Biggest Successes So Far
- (25:05) “Follow your heart, to do the things that really speak to you even if other people don’t understand, even if they don’t agree”
- (26:10) Finding What Your Good At
- (29:10) Angela’s Next Level of Success
- (32:30) “You can always reinvent yourself”
- (39:45) “Just because we don’t produce something or there isn’t a tangible outcome, doesn’t mean we’re not making progress”
- (40:55) Jackie’s Accomplishment Board
- (42:05) Where To Find Angela
Links Mentioned
Angela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelachoi.co/
Angela's Website: https://www.angelachoi.co
Angela Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelachoicoaching/
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
44 min - Building Wealth with Jenn Uhen
Building wealth is about so much more than chasing the next income milestone in our businesses. Jenn Uhen, Financial Mentor and Founder of The Pledgettes, joins me in this episode to share how we--as women and entrepreneurs--can help break the taboo around talking about money. Because in order to make money, we need to be able to talk about it with confidence!
Jenn also opens up about how she and her husband talk about money in their marriage, and how they've intentionally created multiple income streams and assets.
The Pledgettes is a community dedicated to empowering women to take an active role in their finances and help close the gender wealth gap.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:12) Jackie Intro
- (3:32) Jenn Intro
- (4:55) How Jenn got her start
- (9:55) Generational wealth
- (11:57) Gender wealth gap
- (14:34) Advice on starting to have money conversations
- (18:34) How often Jenn and her husband have money check ins
- (26:50) Resources and books Jenn recommends for listeners
- (30:40) Jenn’s personal definition of success
- (31:40) “I know that if I have money, that is going to accelerate achieving my goals”
- (35:21) Jenn’s biggest accomplishments thus far
- (37:49) Jenn’s next level of success
- (38:59) “When one chapter closes it’s a ‘choose your own adventure’”
- (43:43) Advice for young entrepreneurs
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Links Mentioned
Jenn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepledgettes
Jenn's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepledgettes/Jenn's Website: https://thepledgettes.com/Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
47 min - Let's Talk About Planning & Organizing!
I absolutely LOVE planning and organization! However, when I started a business, I quickly learned that I was going to have to find new ways of planning and organizing because my tried and true methods did not fit entrepreneurship.
In this episode, I share insights into the systems and tools that work best for planning and organizing in my business. Feel free to try these suggestions for yourself or use them for inspiration. I've included some links to these resources below!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:13) Jackie Intro
- (3:23) *Disclaimer*
- (4:08) The kind of planner Jackie uses
- (4:44) The ‘Start’ planner
- (5:52) The ‘I Focus’ planner
- (6:55) The ‘Gratitude’ planner
- (7:54) Jackie’s current planner: Wyze Planner
- (11:19) Time Blocking
- (16:28) “Monthly goal setting- amazing- totally recommend it!”
- (16:48) The software systems Jackie uses
- (17:00) Google Drive
- (18:06) Word Press
- (19:29) Adobe and Canva
- (20:36) Shift
- (23:35) Asana
- (24:13) Convert Kit
- (26:30) Stripe
- (27:06) Moonclerk
- (27:45) Honeybook
- (30:00) Creating email templates
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with JackieJackie's InstagramJackie's WebsiteSTART PlanneriFocus PlannerWyze PlannerShiftConvertKitMoonclerkHoneyBook33 min - Building Success Through Community with Genecia Alluora
Many of us become entrepreneurs because we have a desire to serve others and enhance their lives. Serial entrepreneur and Founder of Soul Rich Woman, Genecia Alluora joins me in this episode to share what she's learned from building a community of 200,000+ entrepreneurial women dedicated to growing their own businesses.
Genecia also opens up about her experience of childhood poverty and how she's been able to turn her mess into her message—and she now helps others to do the same!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:14) Jackie Intro
- (3:40) Genecia Intro
- (8:40) Differences and lessons learned from having a business that wasn’t online and was brought into the online space
- (13:40) “Success is not about glorious wins but rather is about taking a step back and allowing other people to shine as well”
- (14:44) Genecia’s definition of success
- (17:08) Genecia’s next level of success
- (20:08) Advice for young entrepreneurs
- (24:04) Women who are a good fit for Genecia’s community Soul Rich Woman
- (27:35) How Genecia has juggled all of her businesses
- (29:10) Tips for new entrepreneurs
- (32:53) Inspirational story
- (33:31) “Go from stuck to unstoppable without changing who you are”
- (34:11) Genecia’s ideal level of success
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Soul Rich Woman Website & Podcast: https://www.soulrichwoman.com/podcast/
Genecia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneciaalluora
Soul Rich Woman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulrichwomanasia
Genecia's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulrichwoman/
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
38 min - Unlocking Your Potential with Casanova Brooks
The entrepreneurial journey looks different for each of us, however, we have all dared to dream—and then taken action to make those dreams a reality. Serial entrepreneur and Founder of Dream Nation, Casanova Brooks joins me in this episode to share his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and grief to make his dreams a reality.
Casanova also opens up about how his personal life has influenced his success, from tragedies in his childhood to triumphs as a cancer survivor, husband and father.
SHOWNOTES
(1:14) Jackie Intro
(2:47) Casanova Intro
(6:12) “Everything starts with a dream, and those of us who dare to dream—while the rest of us are settling for what society will tell us—in reality, we are the ones who stand to be the trailblazers and change makers and ultimately, we make this world a better place.”
(7:07) Advice for listeners who are struggling
(10:33) How to articulate your vision to others
(14:44) About Dream Nation
(20:33) Casanova’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved
(22:50) Casanova’s biggest successes thus far
(27:44) Casanova’s next level of success
(29:45) Advice for those just starting their entrepreneurial journey
(37:46) Mistakes to learn from
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Dream Nation's Podcast: https://dreamnation.com/shows/dnp/
Casanova's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casanova_brooks/Casanova's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasanovaBrooks1Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
46 min - Let's Talk About Boundaries in Business!
Over the nearly 4 years I've been in business, I've witnessed many entrepreneurs burn out, call it quits, or generally feel miserable as they run their businesses. Personally, I think a lot of these issues are created by a lack of clear boundaries. In this episode, I share insights into boundaries that have worked to further my business growth and also explore the ever-evolving nature of boundaries in business.
SHOWNOTES
- (1:24) Jackie Intro
- (2:40) “ Boundaries can be helpful”
- (3:55) Boundaries with our clients
- (4:10) Boundaries with emails
- (9:00) Boundaries with pricing
- (10:11) When clients ask you to lower your price
- (14:25) The benefit of checking your prices every 6 months
- (14:55) Clients who are asking for more services
- (17:41) Boundaries with ourselves
- (18:00) Self care
- (20:45) Delegating
- (22:24) Owning your time
Links Mentioned
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-callJackie's Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/
Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/
Lacey Sites' Website: http://www.alituplife.com/
28 min - Writing Your Own Success Story with Katrina Woody
The entrepreneur journey never quite turns out how we expected.... Sometimes it turns out even better than we could have dreamed. Copywriter and Founder of Kat5Copy, Katrina Woody—who also happens to be one of my closest friends—joins me in this episode to share her insights on overcoming challenges, being open to pivoting or even starting over, and staying true to yourself throughout the process.
Katrina also shares some of her most powerful lead generation and sales tips, which ultimately transformed her business in a matter of weeks!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:12) Jackie Intro
- (3:53) Katrina Intro
- (6:33) Katrina’s struggles with getting her business started
- (13:00) “Once you have one high ticket client; if you do really well for them, you get referrals”
- (19:48) Katrina’s definition of success and how it’s changed over the years
- (24:25) Advice for entrepreneurs who are keeping their business private from their family
- (30:58) “If you don't have a supportive partner or support system it is going to be even harder”
- (32:07) Katrina’s biggest successes thus far
- (41:00) How do you manage your medical diagnosis and manage your business?
- (48:58) Katrina’s next level of success
- (51:30) Tips for young entrepreneurs
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Katrina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingtravel.er
Katrina's Website: https://kat5copy.com/
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
1 hr 3 min - Finding Your Voice in Sales with Lacey Sites
As entrepreneurs, we may understand that our businesses wouldn't exist without sales, but that doesn't make mastering sales any easier. Business Mentor & Success Coach, Lacey Sites, joins me in this episode to share her insights into finding your voice when it comes to sales and creating a sales process that aligns with your values.
Lacey also opens up about her experiences and biggest takeaways from coaching multiple clients from zero to 7-figures!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:14) Jackie Intro
- (4:11) Lacey Intro
- (7:54) Lacey’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved
- (11:35) Lacey’s biggest successes thus far
- (15:00) What advice do you have for people wanting to start their own business and find their path
- (19:06) Lacey’s next level of success
- (22:00) Advice for people having a problem finding their voice in sales
- (27:09) Tips for making an improved marketing and sales process
- (27:13) “Are you focused on value?”
- (29:38) Advice for women who are just starting on their entrepreneurial journey
- (30:35) “If you run your business from a relationship-building perspective it honestly gets so easy”
- (33:06) Similarities between new clients and established clients
- (38:33) Lacey’s hack to get to 7 figures!
- (42:28) “We’re so often buying for the outcome and not the process”
- (44:15) Lacey’s last inspirational thoughts
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Lacey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alituplife/
Lacey's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/litupandloadedentrepreneurLacey's Podcast, "LITerally:" https://www.alituplife.com/podcast/Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
51 min - Let's Talk About Ethical Marketing!
It's an unfortunate reality in the online space that there are plenty of people using pushy, fear-based marketing tactics. I've spoken with so many entrepreneurs who not only feel bad after "falling" for some of these tactics, but think it's the only way they can market their own businesses. No wonder so many entrepreneurs have a complicated relationship with marketing...
In this episode, I'm diving into several ethical marketing principles you can use to create a marketing strategy that feels aligned with your values!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:13) Jackie Intro
- (3:13) Definition of ‘Ethics’
- (5:14) What are ethical marketing practices?
- (7:03) “I want my potential clients to feel excited by the prospect of investing in their marketing strategy”
- (11:35) Ethical versus unethical marketing practices
- (22:17) How to navigate not being on the same page ethically with a coach or consultant
- (24:34) How to implement ethical marketing
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-callJackie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/27 min - Email Marketing to 7-Figures with Liz Wilcox
If you've been wanting to learn more about email marketing--or laugh out loud when listening to an inspirational story--this episode is for you! Email Strategist & Serial Entrepreneur, Liz Wilcox, joins me to share her insights into leveraging email marketing to build revenue and sales in business.
Liz also opens up about her family, childhood, and entrepreneurial journey--which began with an #RVlife blog that became so successful, she sold it!
SHOWNOTES
- (1:15) Jackie Intro
- (3:25) Liz Intro
- (4:20) How Liz got her start with an #RVlife blog
- (13:00) Email marketing break-down for beginners
- (23:45) Liz’s personal definition of success
- (24:00) “Show other people what’s possible”
- (26:50) Happiness is a choice
- (37:35) Liz’s next level of success
- (48:12) Advice to young entrepreneurs
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Liz's Website: https://lizwilcox.com/
Liz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/
Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call
57 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