Nine-Five Podcast

#0068 What if I told you that 20 minutes per day was all you needed to be successful?

Shiny object syndrome, lack of motivation to start your day, constantly missing your goals or deadlines. All these things are hurting your progress and blocking you from success.

These are all very real issues that I have faced since launching Nine-Five to Freedom.

If you have experienced any of these feelings of overwhelm or anxiety, you have come to the right place because I think I have finally cracked the code to staying motivated and productive.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why your productivity and motivation is lacking
2. How setting goals the RIGHT WAY can set you up for almost guaranteed success
3. Time-Block scheduling and how THIS strategy might just be the thing you need to accomplish all your goals and stay motivated

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 68 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

During last week's episode, I promised a solo episode to discuss productivity and the big "hack" I found to improve my own. Unfortunately, I have been feeling under the weather and have been unable to record and prepare the episode for you this week.

INSTEAD, I'm reposting one of the most popular episodes to-date with Ryan Biddulph (probably one of the most genuine and best bloggers I know).

The original episode aired way back in August of 2020 (Episode 8). Over 1 year ago!

In the episode, Ryan shares how he has been able to build a highly successful blog and gain the respect of other people, brands, and websites in the process.

If you're looking to take your blogging and content creation game up a notch, you definitely don't want to miss out on the advice Ryan gives in this episode.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 67 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0066 Most of us aren't going to be able to simply leave behind our 9-5 jobs and dive right into our own businesses - sorry, but it's just not that realistic.

For many of us, building a business is something we'll need to be doing on the side of our day job / 9-5.

Andres Moran, is today's guest and he's here to share his stories and experience of building MULTIPLE business all while working his 9-5 job. 

This can be tricky waters to navigate so that is why Andres is here to help give you the best chance of building your business while NOT sacrificing your personal and professional lives in the process.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Can you realistically balance your 9-5 while building your business
2. How to build your business while still respecting your current employer
3. Why you should be thinking about your businesses "Exit Strategy" from the beginning

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 66 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0065 What does it take to start and run your own SaaS (Software as as Service) business?

How do you build an audience?

How do you know your software is one that your audience will want?

The last thing you want to do is pump a ton of time and effort into something your ideal client doesn't want.

Today, we are chatting with Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder of SalesFlare, about how they managed to plan, build, launch, and grow their own CRM software.

Throughout the episode, Jeroen shares some of the mistakes they made early on (so you can avoid them yourself), and talks with us about how to effectively and efficiently build our own SaaS company from scratch.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. What is means to build a minimum viable product and what that looks like in the SaaS world
2. Better understanding of how to get your first feedback and possibly first customers for your SaaS business
3. How to expand your network and potential customers beyond your immediate circle

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 65 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0064 Are you guilty of shiny object syndrome?

Do you find yourself taking on new projects before you've finished the last one you started

Well this is the episode for you!

Today we are talking with David Wood of Focus.CEO about how to avoid "The Dip" or "Valley of Despair" that so we can stay more focused and come into the extraordinary entrepreneurs and people that we all are.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Determine when to the stay the course vs moving on to the next thing
2. What is "The Dip" or "Valley of Despair" and how to recognize it BEFORE you begin your next project
3. How to generate possibilities in your life to make you unstoppable

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 64 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0063 What would happen to your business if you weren't there?

For most, it would cease to exist. That is why we need to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.

To talk with us on the mental health side of things is Kathryn Burmeister. Kathryn currently owns her own law firm, personal brand, and recently wrote a book, Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo.

Today, Kathryn shares some very personal stories and struggles that she has faced over the years and how she has managed to pull herself out of what she calls her "rock bottom."

"You don't need to reach that rock bottom before you start taking action."

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Managing the idea of work-life balance - is it possible?
2. The importance of being proactive about your mental health as business owners (or 9-5'ers)
3. Understanding your Mission, Vision, and Values and how this will help you succeed in your own business.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 63 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0062 Alex Sanfilippo is today's guest and he's here to share his incredible journey from entrepreneurship, to 15 years working a 9-5, and back to entrepreneurship again with his own SaaS company, PodMatch.

Alex's experience alone comes with some amazing stories and lessons that we can all take something away from - and likely what you're most interested in, starting/growing your own business.

Since launching PodMatch, Alex and his team have amassed nearly 20,000 happy users, and in the interview, he shares what has gotten him and PodMatch to this point.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. 1 Major tip for staying focused on the current task and avoiding shiny object syndrome
2. Why you should be focusing on problems before ideas
3. How the secret to scaling your business is actually by doing the things that don't scale (and what that means)

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 62 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0061 You want to get your own business started, but you don't know where to start.

START HERE!

In today's episode we are chatting with business coach and entrepreneur, Sandra Francisco about this exact topic.

After making the tough decision to leave behind her successful position in the corporate world, Sandra now focuses on helping other aspiring entrepreneurs and business build the businesses of their dreams.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to start a business from scratch - "Where do I even begin?"
2. The 4 Stage of Business - And how to navigate them
3. The biggest new business "no-no" to avoid when getting started

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 61 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0060 Do you consider yourself a leader?

You may be seen as a leader by your audience and not even know it. OR if you're just getting into the entrepreneurship space, becoming a leader and expert in your industry might be something you set your eyes on.

Today, Andrew Ryder is here to talk with us about how to improve your leadership skills and get recognized as a leader, even if you are the most successful or influential person in the world.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to be viewed as a leader in your industry
2. 3 Parts to leadership as a business owner
3. Using content creation to establish yourself as a leader

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 60 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0059 Do you have a financial plan for leaving behind your 9-5?

What financial mistakes do entrepreneurs make BEFORE they even get started?

Today we are talking with Parker Stevenson, Co-Owner of Evolved Finance, and he is here to discuss the topic of money with us. Many of the things Parker brings up in this episode aren't talked about too often, and many business owners get off to a rocky start because of it.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. What things to look for financially BEFORE starting your business
2. Financial clues to pay attention to once you've launched your business
3. Biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to managing their business and personal finances

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 59 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.