The Launching Point with Mike O'Toole

In this bonus episode, I peel back the curtain some more and share some wins, what I've learned about calls to action, provide an Instagram update, and talk about controlling what you can control and embracing imperfection.

Rachna Jain is the owner of PopularPopulariy.com considers herself an accidental entrepreneur after helping build a psychology practice, asking for and receiving a raise, and four weeks later having that raise retroactively rescinded. That happened on a Thursday and by Monday she had her own practice.

Naresh is a young entrepreneur and author that started in the corporate world after getting a solid education. He ran into some serious struggles early on, including a nasty lawsuit, and persevered after re-thinking being an entrepreneur.

Victor Clarke, owner of Clarke Incorporated, went from the cutthroat sales industry in the hustle and bustle of Washington DC to buying a printing business in a small town in central Virginia after having a boss that made his life miserable.

After meeting each other while working for a Fortune 100 company, Lorena Monde and Diana Karpowicz of Truly You realized they were soul sisters and weren't satisfied with the corporate lifestyle. They leaned on each other and launched into entrepreneurship together.

When Lisa Kroese's husband took a dream job in Mojave, California, they moved across the country where they didn't know anyone. She leveraged her previous experience to start an estate sales company and has turned it into one of the premier businesses of its kind nationwide.

Rick Goodfriend is an author and public speaker that has endured a lifelong battle with ADHD and recently had a stroke that has changed the trajectory of his life. Even through his personal struggles, Rick has become a successful entrepreneur even if he is unable to stay focused on one idea for too long.

After receiving advice after a recent interview with Allen Vaysberg, he got me thinking about what it means to establish authority. Also, how I'm using an unlikely social media strategy to grow my audience.

Erna Kay is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She realized quickly after working at a banking job that all of her efforts were for the benefit of the company. After that realization, she never looked back.

Joe Nicassio is a marketing expert and mentor for startup business owners. He was building a promising career in technology, but it never sit well with him that the company could get rid of him at any time. He found a mentor and pursued his passion in marketing.