The Amy Porterfield Show

You can’t do it all: How to work inside your zone of genius and let go of everything else

Do you feel like you’re in a constant juggling act in your business?

When you’re an entrepreneur, things are bound to be busy – and sure, feeling overwhelmed at times is something to be expected. 

But if you feel like you always have a million plates spinning in the air, then it’s high time you start focusing on the things inside your zone of genius, and let go of all the other tasks that someone else can do for you.

Passing the torch to an employee, a contractor or a VA can be really difficult, and I know this from personal experience.

For ten full years, I insisted on editing my own videos. I thought that because I knew exactly what edits I wanted to make, I could do it quicker than anyone else could. Sure, I was ok at editing videos -- but it sure as heck was not the best use of my time. 

And when I finally hired someone to do this for me, I found that with a little training and investment on the front end, they were able to do it much more efficiently than I could – leaving me time to work on the things in my business that not only turn the needle, but light me up.

In this episode, I share what it means to work inside your zone of genius, why that’s important, and how to get back to it if you get lost. 

This is a great listen for any business owner who feels like they are literally doing it all -- so pop in your earpods and tune in.

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Is Your Business Keeping Up? The Top 7 Digital Marketing Updates & Trends To Be Aware Of The State Of The Digital Course Industry & What You Can Expect In The Next Year

Holy smokes, things in the digital marketing world are moving fast. From chatbots to ChatGPT, it seems like there’s some new technology popping up on the market every single day. 

With so much changing, it’s hard to know what technology is going to benefit your business the most, and what you should invest both your time and money into.

Not to mention, it can be really intimidating to try something new when you know nothing about it. I’ll be honest -- I’ve definitely been pushed out of my comfort zone as I’ve implemented some of these new marketing trends in my own business. 

Doing something new is always a little bit scary, but I’ve found that when you’re open to it, and are willing to spend a little time learning, then it’s more than worth it in the long run. 

And here’s the good news, sweet friend. I’ve done a roundup of the seven biggest marketing industry technologies that you can take advantage of right now, and I’ve tested out each and every one of them for you. 

I’ve done all of the research, all of the homework, and have tons of insight on all of the trends and updates that I’m sure you’re curious about – and I’m sharing it all in this episode. 

So if you are ready to level up your marketing plan and serve your audience at an even higher level, then grab something to take notes with and press play on this episode. 

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A 3-step process for living more, working less, and lightening your mental load with Rebecca Blackburn

We’ve all been there before…. 

Maybe you’ve got what feels like a hundred plates spinning in the air, and one of them is about to come crashing down.

Or maybe your business is going really well, but it’s taking over your entire life -- and you’re struggling to find time for what’s most important. 

Whatever the situation may be for you, feeling like you’re underwater isn’t a good place to be. If you let that feeling go unaddressed for too long, it could potentially lead to burnout and resentment towards your business -- and we definitely don’t want that!

So when you’re completely maxed out, it’s crucially important that you take a pause, assess what’s happening, and get back into alignment.

Here to help you in doing that is Rebecca Blackburn. She’s a highly sought-after life coach who helps overwhelmed female entrepreneurs restructure their lives so they can work less, live more, and still achieve success at the highest level.  

Rebecca’s going to share a simple 3-step process that will help you regain ownership of your life, and take intentional action on how it’s going to look moving forward. 

Tune in to hear: 

Plus much, much more! I absolutely loved this conversation with Rebecca, and it’s my hope that you take away just as much from it as I did.

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The rejection that rocked my world, and what I learned about the way that I cope

If you know me, you know that I’m a sensitive person. I take things that people say about me to heart, and when I feel the slightest bit rejected, it takes an emotional toll.

So when I was turned down for a huge media opportunity during my book launch, you can imagine just how hurt I was. 

If I could go back and do it all over I would, because the disappointment and sadness that I felt as a result of this rejection really brought me down during what should have been a really exciting time for me. 

But here’s the good news. This experience has made me take a long, hard look at how my own expectations play a role in how I handle things when they don’t go my way -- and moving forward, I’ll have an entirely new perspective. 

I’ve also recommitted to some simple mindset shifts that I know will help me in the future when things don’t go as I thought they would. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about this entire experience -- how I handled it, what went wrong, and what I’m committed to doing moving forward. 

This is a very honest and vulnerable conversation, and a topic that’s so important to talk about as entrepreneurs -- because allowing something that’s completely out of your control to get the very best of you is simply not worth it, sweet friend.

So if you feel rejection as deeply as I do, I hope this episode helps you reframe your thoughts so you can keep moving forward as the very best version of yourself. 

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Your willingness to start from scratch as a business owner is crucial to finding long-term success -- here’s why

If you’re considering starting a business, one of the things that you absolutely need to be prepared for is to start from the very bottom. 

I don’t say that to be negative -- I say it because all-too often, people go into entrepreneurship with rose colored glasses, and then get discouraged when they realize that they don’t have any social media followers or an email list that tumbleweeds could blow through.

When you’re first starting out in business, you’ve got to be OK with starting from scratch. And because you’re likely doing something that’s brand new to you, you’ve also got to be OK with not having the same clout that you might have had in your career. 

Sure, you might have a ton of experience on your resume and an excellent track record -- but you’ve probably never owned and operated a business before. And it’s a whole different ball game! 

So that’s why it’s so important that as an entrepreneur you have a strong capacity for zero. You’ve got to be willing to start with nothing, get in the trenches, and do the hard work.

Now here’s the good news, sweet friend. You won’t be in this place forever! With time, effort, and the right strategies, your business is sure to grow.

But when you start in the right frame of mind, and know in your heart that things don’t happen overnight, you’ll be much better equipped to handle all of the ups and downs that come along with the wildly exciting ride of entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, I’m diving into what it means to have a strong capacity for zero, and how you can strengthen yours. So pop in your earbuds, grab a beverage of your choice and enjoy!

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