The Experienced Entrepreneur

We’re going back into the podcast archives to share an episode that's message is still relevant, even several months later.

This week, we’re revisiting the idea that wanting more for ourselves is not selfish. What’s going on in the world today shows us just how necessary it is to cultivate a life that aligns with our values; regardless of circumstances that are beyond our control.

As innate helpers, we see how anxious and uncertain the world is and want to enact positive change. Our online income stream is a way for us to be of service to others at a higher capacity, without burnout. 

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It's totally normal to feel cautious when branching beyond the therapy room. Nerves and uncertainty are part of the journey. But, if your heart is set on having a side hustle, you deserve the opportunity to succeed - even when it's a little scary sometimes. My guest this week talk all about this in a very special episode. Kelly Higdon of the dynamic Kelly and Miranda duo shares her own encounters with risk and failure and how both have led to her massive success today. Did you know the founders of Zynnyme weren’t actually friends before they partnered?  Kelly had to be convinced to join a business partnership with her former coach, but I for one am so glad she did, because her wisdom is PURE GOLD. And together, she and Miranda have built a truly impactful business for therapeutic entreprenuers. We dive deep and talk about some very specific issues that affect every therapist transitioning to the side hustle life, including the dreaded fear of failure, figuring out when to partner up and when to fly solo, and how data beats opinion. 

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For our 100th episode, I’m in the hot seat, interviewed by my good friend & fellow Master Coach Lee Chaix McDonough. As a podcaster herself, she throws some pretty hard-hitting questions my way. Don’t miss it! 

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Did you know that my side hustle originally started out as a way of stashing aside a few extra hundred bucks a month so my family and I could take a vacation? Yup. I never could have envisioned it would grow into a full time business in just a few short years. Chances are, you're holding a few different visions of what your side hustle could be too. Maybe, like me, you're looking for a bit of extra cash. Or, perhaps, you're certain you want to replace your full therapy income. No matter what your goals, a side hustle can support you at any level, but it's important to be realistic about what you're looking for from an additional income stream. In this episode I get real about some of the common challenges new entrepreneurs face at each level, such as getting overworked, feeling burnt out, and seeing no return on investment right away. And we'll also dive into the upside of each level too.

If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast 

In my latest podcast episode, I’m super excited to introduce a long-time friend and fellow clinician, Jenn Fredette… aka the therapist for thinkers who's not afraid to drop the occasional, well-placed f-bomb. Hear what Jenn has to say about branching into copywriting, why it’s okay to use your most authentic language, and how to attract your best fit clients without having to be showy in your marketing. We say the word “depth” a lot, and we do get pretty deep, but the conversation is a lot of fun, I promise. Don’t miss it!

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Let's talk membership sites! They've been popular for years now and they aren't going away any time soon. They allow entrepreneurs like you to build community, share your skills, and even have the potential for passive income.

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You don’t want to miss this one! In my latest podcast episode, I talk with my dear friend & a money mentor with a background in psychotherapy—the amazing Megan Hale.

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Are you walking your talk?

Last year I had a flash of insight into what it means to live authentically. Living in alignment isn’t necessarily something you do or don’t do. It’s actually a daily practice. 

It really comes down to being intentional. It might sound a little tricky, but in this episode we really break down some of the steps you can take toward living a more intentional life.

What I’m asking you to do in my latest podcast episode is the reflective work that will get you out of the life you feel expected to live, and into the one that is actually true to you. I'm asking you to walk your talk. Get started by listening to my podcast. 

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Do new projects tend to consume you? Is your side hustle all you can think about, even when you should be focused on other things? This tendency to pour just a little bit too much of ourselves into a new project can contribute to a couple of unhealthy patterns:

Overwhelm

Perfectionism

Infatuation with our side hustles can turn dark quick if we let it. The key is to set boundaries. We talk boundary setting in my latest episode of Empathy Rising.

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Rest is active. Rest is productive. Hard to believe in a time where output seems like the most important thing! Let’s dive into this topic together in my latest episode.

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