The Fizzle Show

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What are these new opportunities that are available to people in 2019? How can you find the right gig for your needs or skills? How can entrepreneurs cleverly utilize these opportunities to help them along their own journey?

That’s right, today we are unpacking the exciting new world that is opening up for anybody interested, introducing the gig economy! This might be Uber or Lyft, Airbnb or Upwork, there are new services and platforms every day that you could be using to make a little extra money and boost your hustle.

In this episode, our focus is finding the right gig for your skills and needs in order to stay afloat while you keep your entrepreneurial dreams alive. There are many ways to skin this cat but the simplest might be to just use these gigs as a means to a financial end in the interim with your own business.

We talk about why these gigs are usually so much better than a day-job you hate, potential drawbacks of this marketplace, the paradox of the gig economy and more!

For this and a bunch of other great stuff, be sure to join us on the Fizzle Show today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A new kind of opportunity. [0:06:50.2]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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What are the daily practices that help us have a better day? How do we keep our routine from turning into dogma? When is the right time to tune up our habits and move on to something new?

That’s right, we are tackling the often talked about, sometimes misrepresented, idea of daily routines! We have been told so many times about the effects of our habits and our repeated actions but sometimes that is not enough to help us find what works for us.

In this episode, we take an essential look at the issue, considering what it is about daily practices that can have positive effects on things in our lives and specifically our businesses. From showering and good rest, all the way to where you work and taking regular walks, we cover it all!

We also talk about meditation and gratitude, unlocking spaces you never knew existed in your mind and how choosing a good song can change your life.

For this great chat, join us on the Fizzle Show today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The modern online entrepreneurial landscape. [0:06:20.9]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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How do we create necessary safety nets for our businesses? What happens when disaster strikes or you just need to take a holiday? What are the most important areas to cover?

Every business will have its own unexpected ups and downs. Being prepared for these can mean the difference between staying alight and fizzling out, so we want to unpack how to go about prepping your ship for all manner of waters!

In this episode, we get right to the core of what it means to prepare well for the inevitable difficulties you or business might encounter. We go through some of the ways you can approach this task, talking about different modes of work, productivity and why time off is so important.

We also talk about recovery from tough periods, the concepts of good enough and trust and why it is not actually that difficult to be well prepared in this regard. This is such a vital topic because in the end, it can all collapse if you do not reinforce your businesses structures now!

For this great conversation, be sure to join today on the Fizzle Show!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Don’t miss out on opportunities through ill preparation. [0:08:10.3]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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How do we balance our dreams of perfection with getting things done? Should our business be more focussed on shipping or shaping? When do we know that something is ready to go out into the world?

These are the types of questions that all entrepreneurs, whether service or product based, have to face pretty regularly. Learning how to manage this tension is huge part of finding a successful path and continual sensitivity to these options can put you and your work in great stead.

In this episode, we get right into the issue, weighing the benefits of getting things done and working on them meticulously. In the end, there is always going to be a sweet spot between how much you can possibly do and the point you need to let go.

We also talk about self doubt, paring down your vision, putting constraints of perfectionism and why it is not a bad idea to err on the side of shipping in the beginning.

For this and whole lot more, join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Ways to think about the differences between perfect and done. [0:03:44.5]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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What are business experiments? How can you conduct one easily and quickly? In what ways can using tests like these help you to grow and propel your business forward?

Using tests and experiments can teach you so much about how to progress; what areas need attention; and, what is possible. There may be things that you thought were beyond you that are completely achievable!

In this episode, we talk about how to run experiments as well how to structure them to gauge success, build confidence and jump to the next level. We talk about engines of growth, goal setting, clarifying the process and how asking yourself what you want can kickstart this mode of thinking.

We also talk about five essential areas of these tests and Aiden breaks down the physiology of the test body! We talk about control, variables, structure and more. We use the example of growing your audience as the proxy to explain these parts so that you can go out and get started!

For all that and whole lot more, join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What is a business experiment? [0:07:22.4]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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How much growth is enough? Can you keep your company at an optimum size? What is the perfect size for you?

A bigger business is not always a better business. And, keeping things on the right level is almost always preferable to precarious growth. If you can stay profitable, why would you need to keep growing to some imaginary and mostly arbitrary standard?

In this episode, we are going deep on the idea of how to make sure your business gets to and stays at the best size for your needs. We are talking freedom, consistency and the phases of growth that you will experience.

Today on the show, we are joined by Paul Jarvis, author, designer, podcaster, online course teacher and software creator. Paul’s latest book, Company of One, is the jumping off point for today’s discussion and he does a great job of unpacking his philosophy for all of us.

We also talk about impacting one person through your business, remaining mindful of your successes and priorities, considering the lifestyle implications of your choices and filtering your decisions with your purpose.

So for all of this and more, join us on the Fizzle Show today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Paul’s first, second and third books. [0:05:24.3]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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What is it really like to be a successful entrepreneur? Can we even appreciate our success in this model of business? What are the costs and benefits that we do not always see?

Today on the show we are joined by Tom Ross, the CEO and founder of Design Cuts who will taking us through the last few years in his life of entrepreneurship and giving us the real inside scoop on the highs and lows of his process.

In this episode, we unpack jumping into the entrepreneurial lifestyle, motivation, the drive to succeed, burnout and different areas of health that require our attention. We also shed some light on relationships and nurturing parts in your life besides business.

Tom gives us a lot of great insight and intimate details about his struggles with his health, what brought about these problems and how learning to manage his own type of ambition and drive has been key to finding more sustainable growth and success.

For this great chat, be sure to join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The conversation that sparked the discussion in today’s episode. [0:05:31.7]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

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Where should you work? What are the options when it comes to choosing a space? What are the most important things to consider when finding your workspace?

As entrepreneurs we have the option of choosing where we want to work. It is one of the blessing afforded this lifestyle, but can also have a huge impact on the success and failure of your projects.

In this episode, we break down the subject and try our best to unpack the issue in a way that helps you get some more clarity on the location for the magic to happen. This location might evolve and grow as you do, so we also want to give you the tools and ideas that aid this process.

We also talk about the three main avenues for spaces where you can work, these being home, an office and public spaces like cafes. We each give our personal experience with these places and share some pros and cons for you listening pleasure!

For all of this and much more, be sure to join us on the show today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Finding your own best location according to your season. [0:04:52.5]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/

Impostor syndrome is one way entrepreneurs can completely sabotage their own business.

Starting a business can endlessly fun at first... all the possibility, hope, potential. But soon the fear starts to creep in, the self confidence starts to slip, and the inner saboteur begins to do her work.

In this episode we dive into several helpful tools for you to break out of self sabotage mode, including:

what the onset of self sabotage looks like,

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When should we say no to opportunities? How do we balance saying yes and no to these to our advantage? What are the tips and tricks for making the right choices in business?

We all have constant chances to say yes and no to things, whether in our business or personal lives. Here at Fizzle, we have noticed the huge impact that making the right choice in these situations can have on your trajectory, specifically your ability to say no.

In this episode, we break down the particulars of this somewhat challenging question. We really try to get through when it might be a good time to refuse or turn down a request or offer. We look at it from the perspective of different types of entrepreneurs and help you to build a model that suits you.

We also talk about tips and tricks, a decision making frameworks and the evolution of your business and psychology. There are a number of factors that have to be constantly juggled and reassessed and we are here to help you with work all of that out!

For all this and more, join for another great episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The task of learning to say no gracefully. [0:04:04.3]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Chase's Special LA Event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-revenant-process-jan-31st-feb-3rd-2019-tickets-52378590775