Self-Help for At-Risk Teens

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Traditional Employment or Entrepreneurship - Which is Better? That is the question. In this episode, author and business owner Ben Povlow breaks down the differences between the two. Do you prefer a steady paycheck or are you willing to roll the dice for a chance to earn the lifestyle of your dreams? Only you can choose, but Ben will help you makes sense of the options. Tune in to get all the details... For past episodes, visit https://theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast/ You can also check out Ben's book at https://theselfhelpcompany.com/bensbook

What are you putting into your mind on a daily basis? Are you empowering yourself or disempowering yourself? In this episode, certified life coach and self-help author Ben Povlow breaks down the importance of being willing to do the things that others are not willing to do in order to accomplish great achievements in our lives. Do you want more time freedom? You can listen to past episodes and subscribe to this show by going to https://theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast/ Please rate and review this show. Thank you.

In this episode, Certified Life Coach Ben Povlow shares tips, techniques, and strategies for how to properly prepare yourself for a job interview. He covers everything from the importance of showing up on time to how to prepare your own questions to ask them. Do you know what to wear to a job interview? He covers that too. How your posture and attitude can make a huge impression. It is all covered here in this short and to the point episode. This is part 4 of a series Ben has been doing to prepare you for your dream job. You can listen to past episodes at https://theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast/

In this episode, Ben Povlow walks you through how to create a resume. When you apply for certain jobs, they may require you to have a resume. This is an extension of what type of information they ask for on a job application. This resume will include your education and experiences. With the addition of your volunteer work and special skills, and achievements just to name a few things. If you are fearful of creating a resume because you don't have much work experience, don't worry. Ben is going to walk you through how to tailor your resume in a way that makes you look good to an employer without having a lot of work experience. Tune in to get an advantage over the competition when applying for your next job. This is part 3 of a series on how to find the right job for you. You can listen to past episodes and subscribe to future episodes at https://theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast/ You can also find a sample resume and a resume template at www.theselfhelpcompany.com/resume

In this episode, Ben walks you through the process of filling out a job application step by step. He explains what information the company is asking you for and he gives you detailed instructions on how to best prepare yourself for having all of the information you need to properly complete the application. You will be asked to provide names and addresses that you may not remember, so as to avoid having to skip to critical sections that could cost you the job, Ben gives you effective strategies you can use to give yourself the best chance of making a good first impression and increase your chances of getting the job. This is part two of a series of episodes designed to help you successfully secure employment you will enjoy. To listen to past episodes, and subscribe to future episodes, go to www.theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast

Author Ben Povlow helps you identify what type of job is right for you. Some of the topics covered by Ben in this episode include finding a job you are passionate about, how much time can you dedicate to a job, how to fit a job into your busy schedule, what type of benefits do you need from a job, is part-time or full-time better for you, what questions to ask about the rate of pay, and will you make enough to thrive or just survive. Ben gives you action steps to help you clarify what qualities you will want from a job. This is the second episode in a series created to help you identify your financial path. To listen to past episodes, and subscribe to future episodes, visit https://www.theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast

Happy New Year 2021. In this first episode of the new year, author Ben Povlow is bringing serious motivation, inspiration, and education to teenagers all around the world. In this episode, Ben makes the case for why you should want to learn the life skills needed to survive on your own way before you need to put them into action. He will be expanding on the foundation he built in his 2020 episodes. You will also be the first to hear about some of the topics Ben will be covering in 2021. In the upcoming episodes, you can expect to learn about subjects such as, how to get a job, how to make money, how to open a bank account, what is credit, how to cook healthy meals for yourself, how to get your drivers license, ways to purchase a car, how to get car insurance, how to find your own place to live, what it will take to survive on your own, and more. You can listen to the past episodes that built the foundation for the upcoming topics by going to https://www.theselfhelpcompany.com/podcast You can learn more about Ben's book by going to https://www.theselfhelpcompany.com/bensbook

In this special episode, you will get to listen in on author Ben Povlow getting advice from a business coach. I will be applying some of his suggestions and some, maybe not so much. I am in this to help teenagers become the best version of themselves they can be. Tune in to see what changes I will be making to help you get more out of this show. Spoiler alert, a name change is coming in 2021. I am wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy holiday season and a Happy New Year.