“It always goes back to you. Instead of blaming others, always will Look inside first and be honest with yourself.” -Nancy Bartlett

Hearing the word “accountability” often sends shivers down people’s spines. There are so many myths and misconceptions that surround the idea of accountability. Seldom do we appreciate its role in our personal and professional growth. Today, Arlene talks with Nancy Bartlett to discuss what accountability really is and how we exercise it in our lives. It may surprise many people to know accountability is not something to be feared, rather it is a skill to practice by today’s highly influential leaders. Nancy also shares the accountability formula and how to help others be accountable, too. When we attend to our individual roles and be honest instead of blaming others when things don’t work out, we can accelerate our success and build harmonious relationships along the way. Tune in and learn the secret to effective accountability.

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Highlights:

00:28 Accountability Is Not to be Feared

04:16 The Better Way to Think About Accountability

07:20 Helping vs Holding

16:29 Helping People Become More Accountable

25:38 Relationships and Accountability

29:34 Listen and Listen Well

32:28 Imposter Syndrome- The Enemy of Accountability

34:47 Find Yourself an Accountability Partner

“Just take action. The only thing you’re guarantee by not taking action is failure.” 

You can’t be all things to all people because it’s virtually impossible. Even if it is possible, it certainly won’t be a road leading to your personal and professional growth. At some point, you’ll exhaust yourself while striking at the wind. Today, Scott Carson shares his expertise in defining a marketing niche. He discusses how to find your ideal niche by identifying which 3 categories people fall into is your best market. And once you find them, there is a better way to fine-tune your niche and get your systems in place. Of course, hurdles and adversities are part of the entrepreneurial journey, but Scott has some good advice on how to get past them. Do not be a “secret agent” where your works, regardless of how amazing they are, are kept hidden. It won’t do your market any good, so today’s takeaway is: reach out and take action! 

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Highlights:

03:23 When Mortgage Gets Distressed

07:08 Riches Are in the Niches-What Niches?  

09:16 The Big Difference Between a Risk and a Calculated Risk 

20:03 3 Types of People- Choose Your Niche

23:54 Biggest Hurdles For Entrepreneurs and How to Get Past Them

26:48 Reactive Marketing vs. Proactive Marketing

28:00 Do Not be a “Secret Agent” 

31:00 Reach Out and Take Action!

“Your boundary is yours, and it's between you and you. It is our job to honor respect, uphold our own boundaries.”-Nancy Levin

It’s good to be a self-sufficient, know-it-all, and dependable person. However, if it’s at the expense of yourself, watch out! You’re heading toward a dangerous road. Today, Arlene interviews Nancy Levin on 3 of the most common myths and misconceptions about setting up boundaries: 1) Only certain personality types need to set boundaries; 2)  It’s other people’s job to uphold your boundaries; and 3) Boundaries make you a mean and inconsiderate person. Nancy also explains how having boundaries is different from having a rigid wall around you and how to communicate boundaries for a harmonious relationship. You can say “No.” with grace and gratitude without having to apologize for the things you cannot do. The key to setting healthy boundaries is to live your truth because by then ít has become a way of life. 

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Highlights:

03:18 Boundary- Definition and Myth #1

05:30 Boundaries And Collaboration

08:30 Boundary Myth #2

15:40 How to Communicate Your Boundaries

21:27 Boundaries- Point of Motivation

24:00 How to Set Up Boundaries Without Resentment

26:14 Say Your “No” With  Gratitude, Without Apologies 

28:54 YourPresent Moment Choice

“If you are in business, you are an expert. As an expert, you should be clear about what you do, who you do it for, how you do it, and how you're better and different from the competition before you sit down to start writing your book.” -Arlene Gale

Have you ever thought of writing your own book? How about writing your book and becoming a best-selling author? Have you written a book or books and got no ROI? Today, Arlene shares a formula on how long it will take to write your book so you do write a business-building tool! You’ll be surprised to know it doesn’t take forever to write your unique book, and it doesn’t need to. Moreover, Arlene shares the secret on how to make your book a best-seller and how much money you can actually make through your masterpiece. However, before you start jotting down your first words, you have to set yourself up for success. Own your expertise and send your message out as the expert you are. That’s the only way your book can have value to readers because nobody wants to settle for second best. You can write a top quality book quickly if you have solid marketing direction!

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Highlights:

02:17 The 2 Biggest Questions in Book Writing 

03:52 Why Call Yourself An Expert

11:40 How Long Will It Take To Write Your Book?

15:05 You Should Know Your Stuff

18:12 Arlene’s Formula for How Long it Takes Write a Book

23:48 How to Finish Your Book

28:09 How To Be A Best-Selling Author

30:05 How Much Money Are yYu Going to Make From Your Book

“Play the game on a much, much bigger level. The world needs you and don't you dare play small.” -Brian K. Wright

Shift your mindset from the idea of competition into collaboration. Brian K. Wright and Arlene talk about how to be collaborators in a professional way and create your authority. Since both are book writers, the conversation leads to how being a published author is indeed a very fulfilling achievement. But getting the job of growing your business done involves more than publishing. Getting the word out is key to getting  your business message out to benefit your target audience. Your book only works if it reaches your potential clients. However, with the abundance of books today, Brain and Arlene talk about how to make your message stand-out. It’s key and requires writing the right book the right way. In addition, Brian also invites everyone to Authorpreneur Live 2.0, a virtual event that is specially tailored for all aspiring authors. He gives a rundown on the topics to be discussed by seasoned professionals and distinguished personalities in the field, including Arlene Gale. Tune in and learn how to get access to this free event. 

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Highlights:

03:45 When Competition Turns Into Collaboration

08:05 Getting Referrals

10:05 Join the Amazing Virtual Event For Aspiring Authors For Free

18:35 Marketing Tips 

19:33 The Right Way to Create Your Authority

24:30 Your Whys of Book Writing

27:13 The Publishing Talk

30:13 Don’t You Dare Play Small 

SALE is a four-letter word that spells another four-letter word in the business world- fear. Whether you are the seller or the one being sold to, being at the opposite end is as equally distressing. Unfortunately, sales is an indispensable component of business development. The good news is there’s a way to ‘befriend’ sales. It starts by shifting your mindset from the concept of selling to the idea of serving. Today’s episode expounds on this topic with today’s guest, Ursula Mentjes. She’s going to teach us how to avoid an uncomfortable sales transaction and lead any business relationship. She also explains why systematizing the sales process and doing follow-ups contacts can result in a successful sale. Sales is not only for the extroverts. Ursula enlightens us on the valuable skills and strengths introverts can tap into when making a sale. Tune in and learn how to be a “professional, persistent, problem-solver.”

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Highlights:

01:30 SALE vs SERVE

05:26 The Opposite Ends of Sales

09:41 Stray From An Icky Sales Transaction 

11:50 How to Lead a Relationship 

16:37 Systematize your Sales Process

19:50 Don’t Neglect to Follow Up

23:19 Sales From Better to Best

24:34 What If You’re An Introvert? 

 “Share as much as you can and life will give you back as much as you give it.” -Catherine Duffy 

A scarcity mindset is seen in people who become concerned that there will never be enough, enough professional recognition, job security, money, love, food, or gas, for example. This causes negative and immature actions and reactions such as needless competitions, unrealistic expectations, jealousy, and strife. General unhappiness and loneliness occurs as a result of trust and self worth issues. Is there a solution? How can we learn to master an abundance mindset instead to set us up for success and happiness? Arlene talks with Catherine Duffy to define a scarcity mindset, determine which environments and circumstances encourage its growth and finally, relate how to get rid of a scarcity mindset and shift into an abundance mindset. Recognizing that there is no happiness in insecurity and scarcity is a matter of intention and attention.  

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Highlights:

00:30 Scarcity Mindset in Abundance 

04:40 Shift From the Scarcity Mindset 

07:11 Scarcity vs Abundance 

12:19 Environments Where Scarcity Mindset Thrives

16:26 Scarcity Mindset and Comparing Yourself to Others

18:27 How to Get Rid of Scarcity Mindset 

25:22 “Busy” IS an Excuse  

27:20 There’s Abundance in Giving

“When you believe in who you are, and then they see you, they’re going to buy into you, too.”- Kevin Goins

Where did all the negativity in the world come from? We’re not born scared negative doubters. Many of us are victims of bullying. Taunts and labels thrown at us from childhood have subtle effects on us as we grow up. Sadly, we pick up these negative messages and repeat them to ourselves until the lies breathe life into us. Today’s episode sheds light on how we can be our worst enemy and our own biggest critic. Thankfully there are resources to turn this around. Brilliance Leadership Expert, Kevin Goins shares how we can manifest our own authentic self. By doing this, we not only own our brilliance, but define and own our entire life as well.

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Highlights:

06:00 Made to Feel Worthless

09:23 Now I’m Ready!

15:20 The Fastest Way to be Authentic

19:44 How to Spot Authentic People

22:19 What It Means to Own Your Brilliance

25:01 Good People Make Mistakes

28:32 What Comes Up For You?

30:54 Reframe Your Life

“Resolutions by themselves set us up for failures, but goals with action steps set us up for success.” -Arlene Gale 

The New Year is at the door! No doubt, the majority of the world has already thought about resolutions. Promising as they may sound, resolutions can actually set one up for failure. Today’s episode provides a sharp contrast between stating a resolution and setting a goal. However, goal-setting is way deeper and achievable than merely saying or thinking about what we want. Arlene provides tips on how to set up a goal the SMART way. She also provides applications of setting up goals both in our personal and professional lives. Still, what if things don’t work out the way you want them to? Today’s episode also gives wisdom to look at failures with a constructive frame of reference.  Knowing the difference between resolutions versus goals, and success versus failure, can make a difference in the quality of our lives. The SMART method for setting achievable, life changing goals is knowledge that works all year round for short- and long-term goals. Tune in and find out how to set up for a successful and fulfilling year. 

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Highlights:

00:56 The Perfect Set-Up for Failure

05:45 The S-M-A-R-T way to Set Up Goals 

15:55 How to Set Up Personal Goals 

21:00 How to Set Up Professional Goals 

23:08 What If You’re Failing?

26:55 Is Your Goal to Write a Book?

“Don't let other people dictate what you say about yourself or what you determine is or is not possible. You get to choose how you write your story every single day.”  -Arlene Gale

This episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale is an introduction focusing on how busy we are and finding value in adding one more thing to a busy schedule. It’s about examining stories we tell ourselves (fact or fiction), mindsets, myths, misinformation, and how we make choices every day to do or don’t use these mindsets to develop business strategies that help or hinder us while trying to move toward mastery in our businesses and lives. 

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Highlights:

01:07 Mindset Meets Mastery Behind the Curtains 

06:44 How Mindset Meets Mastery Can Help You Unpack Your Labels

09:34 Move Beyond Being Plain Normal

11:32 The Downside of Perfection 

16:25  TheMindset Meets Mastery Goal 

18:25 Who is Arlene Gale?

26:38 Be the Writer of Your Own Story