Grit is something that empowers us to overcome obstacles and stay committed to our long-term goals. It’s so important to develop grit as entrepreneurs because, let’s be honest, building a business is not smooth sailing and things won’t work out in our favor all the time. There are going to be challenges that come up.

In this episode, I’m sharing a pivotal setback I experienced while building my business, and how I used my grit to power through all of the hardships I had to go through.

I have found that the people who see the most success are the ones who have the most grit and resilience. They are the ones that push through the challenges and confront them head-on.

If you’re ready to start powering through your challenges, transform your setbacks into stepping stones, and show just how gritty you really are, then this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• What exactly is grit?
• The role grit has in conquering obstacles and achieving long-term goals
• My personal journey with resilience
• The mindset shifts that can transform you into a gritty entrepreneur

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Making decisions can be challenging, especially when we are faced with a ton of choices throughout the day. If this is taking a toll on your ability to make more decisions effectively, you may be struggling with decision fatigue. It’s something I know I’ve been feeling a lot recently.

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There are many common signs of decision fatigue, including the inability to focus, frequent procrastination, avoiding making decisions altogether, and even irritability. The good news though is that there are different ways to combat decision fatigue, and we are going to talk about all of them in this episode!

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Tune in to learn how to lessen the burden of decision fatigue and aim for better decision-making skills!

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• What is decision fatigue?
• The common signs of decision fatigue
• How to lessen the burden of decision fatigue

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

Today I am diving into how being an emergency veterinarian actually helped me be a better business owner and see success quicker than lots of other entrepreneurs.

There are SO many different reasons as to how my previous career made transitioning into a business owner easier, but there are 5 that really stand out to me.

These lessons have been so invaluable for me. I know they will help me to continue my success, and my hope is that you can take some of these tips with you to help you become a better business owner yourself.

In this episode, I chat about:

• The importance of giving yourself grace with failure

• Taking consistent action

• Diagnosing the things going wrong in your business so you can improve

• Communicate expectations with our clients and why that’s so important

• Faking it till you make it

Connect with Megan:

🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.

🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.

🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.

🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.

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STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

I’m talking with you today about how to sell your services without feeling salesy or gross. As I teach more and more people to become coaches themselves, I’ve noticed that selling can be challenging for many. It can seem as though we are being inauthentic, but I’m here to help you shift your perspective on what selling truly means.

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Selling for me is more than just a monetary exchange. It’s about offering solutions and transforming someone’s life and helping people accomplish things they didn’t even think were possible.

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When it comes to selling, I abide by 3 major key principles:

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1. Be sold on your own offer
2. Understand rejection is part of the process
3. Listen and understand

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People want to be sold your services because they are seeking solutions and transformations, so create offers that truly empower your clients. And remember: selling should not be about persuading, but about empowering people.

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By following these 3 principles, you can be confident in selling with an authentic approach, knowing that you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• Why selling can be challenging
• The importance of being sold on your offer
• Understanding rejection and how to deal with it
• Taking the time to listen and understand your client’s needs

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Check out my programs and offers:

Stoked to Coach

The Elopement Photographer Mastermind

The Price It Right Online Course

The Dream Destination Workshop

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

We are talking all about one of my favorite things today - money! It’s a subject I feel a lot of people avoid talking about, but I think it’s crucial to have more open conversations surrounding money.

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I struggled with my own money mindset for a long time, but I’ve come a long way and experienced incredible shifts in my journey. Todd and I are revealing our own personal stories and the changes we’ve encountered with our money mindsets.

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I also want to tackle some of the common limiting beliefs people have around money and overcome them by exploring a new perspective that views money as a transfer of energy and a catalyst for positive change.

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It’s time to break free from the stigma surrounding money and overcome those pesky limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your true potential in your financial journey!

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• Our personal journeys with our own money mindset
• Why money isn’t evil and all of the good that can come out of having money
• The reason it’s not greedy to want more money
• How everyone deserves to have money
• If you make more money, there will still be enough for others
• Not all debt is bad
• Thinking of money as a transfer of energy

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You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

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Have you thought about your purpose in life? If you’re feeling a bit lost and unsure about it, you’re not alone. We have all felt that way at one time or another, and in this episode, we are diving head first into the topic of finding your purpose and how to chase after it.

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Join us as we chat about the meaning of purpose, why it’s essential to find fulfillment in life, the process of discovering your purpose, and how to align your purpose with your skills.

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I truly believe we are all meant for something bigger and better than just a mundane 9-5. It’s time to break free from the expectations society imposes on us and embrace the potential within ourselves. We shouldn’t be afraid to take detours and explore different paths, even if they seem crazy at first. It’s through those unexpected twists and turns that we may actually stumble on our true purpose.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• The definition of purpose and how it varies from person to person
• Aligning your purpose with your values
• The process of discovering your values
• How to pursue your purpose
• The benefits of aligning your purpose with your career

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

Do you feel like you’re living a life true to yourself, or living life for others? Maybe you feel you’re missing out on doing things you’ve always wanted to do. This episode is going to be a little different because we are discussing the book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” which is a memoir by Bronnie Ware based on conversations with people on their deathbeds.

These 5 regrets are super telling of how we should be living our lives now while we still can, so we’re diving deep into each regret, sharing our own experiences with each one, and how we can all make sure we don’t end up with any of these regrets.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How to challenge societal expectations and live a life true to yourself
• Why we shouldn’t prioritize work over everything else
• How suppressing your feelings could lead to regret
• The importance of prioritizing friendships
• Happiness being a choice

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Top Five Regrets of the Dying

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Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact in the world while also achieving your own goals? Then you won’t want to miss this episode, because I’m not only sharing my own journey of how I became an online coach, but I’m also sharing how I’ve helped elopement photographers secure over $4 million worth of elopements!

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I learned about group coaching programs from receiving a random email, and after joining, I was instantly hooked. My experience in that program inspired me to create a curriculum exclusively for elopement photographers. There is so much power in having a structured curriculum, a supportive community, and a mentor who can give you personalized feedback. It almost guarantees results!

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Since starting my coaching business, my clients have reached goals I could’ve never imagined, and seeing their growth and accomplishments is one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a coach. Because coaching is not just about the money, it’s also about inspiring people to dream bigger and achieve their goals.

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And if you’re looking to become a coach, send me a DM on Instagram @stokedwithmeganmacphail. I can help you by enrolling you in one of my coaching programs or I can point you in the right direction.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• How I started as a photographer
• The moment I realized I wanted to be an educator
• How joining a group coaching program inspired me to create one of my own
• The benefits of a group coaching program
• Why coaching is not just about the money, but also helping people dream bigger and get epic results

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“You Are a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero

“Launch” by Jeff Walker

If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

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Are you someone who embraces constant busyness and the relentless pursuit of productivity? Or are you someone who recognizes the value of self-care and finding a balance between work and rest? In this episode, Todd and I are sharing the impacts of hustle culture in both the corporate world and entrepreneurship, shedding light on the significance of striking a healthy balance between your work and your life.

‌ We understand that hustling can be beneficial during certain phases of life, but it’s also necessary to find a balance. As someone who worked two full-time jobs that led to burnout, I’ve come to realize that there are better paths to achieving financial success without sacrificing all of your time working.

In this episode, our intention is to remind you of the importance of finding a balance between hustling and taking care of yourself. Whil there may be a time and place for hustling, it should never come at the expense of your mental and physical well-being.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• The problem with hustle culture
• Our personal experiences with hustling
• Hustle culture in the workplace
• The time and place for hustling
• Using busyness as a badge of honor
• The importance of finding balance

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and struggling to stay on top of your ever-growing to-do list? Then you’ll want to listen to today’s episode.

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Todd and I are introducing you to The Eisenhower Matrix, a method that breaks down your tasks into categories of urgency and importance. Using this method alongside our tips for minimizing distractions and interruptions, you’ll be able to prioritize the tasks on your to-do list.

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We are also discussing the benefits of time blocking, batching, and outsourcing tasks that are important, but difficult to complete. Along the way, we are sharing our own tried-and-true methods of time management. And I’m getting a little personal and sharing my experience with ADHD as an entrepreneur.

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Ultimately, our mission is simple: we want you to find a time management system that works for you so that you can work smarter and not harder.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• What the Eisenhower Matrix is and how it breaks down tasks
• How to manage distractions and interruptions
• Prioritizing those important tasks
• Outsourcing the tasks you don’t want to do
• The Pomodoro Technique
• Using Google Tasks for email management

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com