The Part-Time CEO Diaries

The Part-Time CEO Diaries

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The Part-Time CEO Diaries episodes

  • 014: How a Self-taught Website Designer Went From $0 to $10k Months with Paige Brunton

    If you’ve been thinking about starting a website design business, but weren’t sure what the next steps were to take or if you’re wondering how you can grow your current website design business to 10k months - then this episode is for you!

    In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Paige Brunton, SquareSpace Web Design Expert turned business mentor and creator of the Square Secrets Business course.

    Right now, Paige is on a mission to empower women to build a profitable website design business. Paige teaches you just how achievable it is to build, launch, and grow a thriving website design business!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Paige’s unique journey and how she found herself on a path to becoming a website designer
    • How to go from newbie to expert website designer in less than a year!
    • Creating your first 10k month as a website designer
    • Paige’s #1 strategy that got her clients reaching out daily to work with her!
    • Rookie mistakes to avoid when you’re just starting out as a designer
    • And so much more!
    • Connect with Paige:

      • Website: https://paigebrunton.com
      • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paigebrunton
      • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

        • Want to learn more from Paige, she’s hosting a LIVE boot camp for aspiring and newbie website designers! Register for the Profitable & Productive Bootcamp happening October 17th - 19th! Click here to register!
        • Take the Quiz: "Which client finding method matches your personality type?" Click here to take the Quiz
        • Study: "How much do freelance web designers really earn & work these days? (770+ designers answered!)" Click here to read the study
        • Ready to be mentored by Paige? Enroll in her course Square Secrets Business and get ready to launch a successful website design business! Click here to learn more
        • Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more.

          Until next  time - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!

          44 min
        • 013: How Awareness, Acceptance and Action will Lead You to Success with Julie Solomon

          What if you could get exactly what you want, starting today? Maybe you have a vision for how you want your life to look, but you’re unclear how to achieve these goals and create the life you desire…

          In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Julie Solomon - Speaker, Business Coach, Host of the top rated The Influencer Podcast, and Author of her newly released book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable.

          Right now, Julie is on a mission to teach women how to get what they want for people who are tired of being told “just be yourself.” Julie teaches you how to shake off outdated ideas of what is possible and use your newfound belief to make your vision become a reality.

          In this episode, we cover:

          • How your origin story impacts the decisions you make and the way you move through the world
          • Why the 3A’s awareness, acceptance and action are your most valuable tools for creating the life you desire
          • Overcoming the #1 mindset block holding you back
          • Actionable steps and exercises to get exactly what you want out of life
          • What a resistance spin is and how to move through it to achieve your goals
          • How to truly let go of the things you cannot change
          • Julie shares so many incredible words of wisdom and nuggets of advice so you can get what you want right here, right now. Let’s dive in!

            Connect with Julie:

            • Follow Julie on Instagram
            • The Influencer Podcast
            • Get What You Want Book
            • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

              • Get your signed copy of “Get What You Want”
              • Pre-order your copy of “Get What You Want”
              • Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more.

                Until next  time - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!

                47 min
              • 012: How to Make 6-Figures As An Airbnb Host with Suzie Agelopoulos

                In today’s episode, Shay and I are sitting down with our friend, Suzie Agelopoulous – multi-6 figure Airbnb business queen, full-time traveler and founder of The BNB Method where she teaches how to start a profitable Airbnb business without owning property!

                In this episode, Suzie shares with us how she went from being a waitress making $50K a year just a few years ago - to now making over $70,000 in ONE Month with her Airbnb Business!

                But as you know, this IS the Freedom-Filled Life podcast, so we wanted to learn from Suzie what steps she took to reach financial freedom in her 30s AND how she also has location-independent freedom to travel the world full-time!

                Because of Airbnb, Suzie is now living her “Dream Life” - her words, not mine - and in this episode she breaks it down in simple steps to make YOUR dream life possible too.

                In this episode we cover:

                • How Suzie “fell into” the Airbnb business after being a waitress
                • How it’s possible to start an Airbnb business without owning any property
                • Suzie’s advice for how to partner with landlords
                • How it’s possible to travel full-time while managing Airbnbs
                • How much it costs to start an Airbnb business
                • How to handle local short-term rental regulations
                • And so much more!
                • If you’re listening and you’ve been interested in learning more about the short-term rental business, how Airbnbs are a profitable business model, and how YOU can start an Airbnb business without owning any property, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!

                  Connect with Suzie:

                  • Follow Suzie on Instagram 
                  • The BNB Method 
                  • Suzie’s FREE 3-Day Live Training
                  • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                    • This episode is brought to you by the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy - ready to learn the skills you need to create your own freedom-filled online business? Join us!
                    • Already a business owner & looking for support on your journey? Join the Bucketlist Bombshells Collective for just $32/month!
                    • Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more.

                      Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!

                      48 min
                    • 011: How to Find Clarity & Contentment In The Middle with Jordan Lee Dooley

                      Have you been struggling in an in-between season lately? Maybe your life or your business isn’t going according to plan and you’re finding yourself stuck in the trap of frustration and disappointment…

                      In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jordan Lee Dooley – national bestselling author of Embrace Your Almost and Own Your Everyday and host of the top-rated podcast SHE. Right now, Jordan is on a mission to teach women how to make the most of the middle seasons of our lives, and how we can use our setbacks, disrupted plans and unmet dreams as an opportunity to pursue what we really want in life!

                      In this episode we cover:

                      • How Jordan accidentally started her first business in her early 20s
                      • How you can use an in-between season to find more contentment & clarity
                      • Jordan’s best advice for getting “unstuck”
                      • What to do when your life doesn’t go according to plan
                      • How to know when it’s time to let a dream go
                      • How a “dead end” can actually propel you forward in life!
                      • Jordan shares so many incredible words of wisdom and nuggets of advice to find more clarity and contentment right here, right now. Let’s dive in!

                        Connect with Jordan:

                        • Follow Jordan on Instagram 
                        • SHE Podcast
                        • Embrace Your Almost Book
                        • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                          • This episode is brought to you by the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy - ready to learn the skills you need to create your own freedom-filled online business? Join us!
                          • Already a business owner & looking for support on your journey? Join the Bucketlist Bombshells Collective for just $32/month!
                          • Cassie’s favorite productivity app: Productive
                          • Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more.

                            Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!

                            49 min
                          • 010: Ask Us Anything!

                            The Freedom Filled Life Podcast is BACK for 2022! We’re kicking things off with a super fun and casual “Ask Us Anything” episode by rounding up some of YOUR most popular questions - thank you to all of you who sent in a question on IG this past week!

                            In this week’s episode, we’re sharing:

                            • A personal life & business update (what we’ve been up to since the New Year!)
                            • What a typical work day schedule looks like for us right now
                            • Our current morning routine in 2022
                            • Advice for reconnecting after a season of isolation
                            • How to make a pivot in your business right now
                            • …and so much more!

                              This episode is raw and real, and I guarantee you’re going to walk away fueled with a little more fire, grace and inspiration wherever you’re at in your journey right now.

                              If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more.

                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!

                              1 hr 12 min
                            • 009: How To Create A Career That Brings You Joy With Kellie Daniel

                              With 2022 right around the corner you might be thinking of FINALLY making that career change. Maybe you dream of pursuing a business that would bring you more joy, purpose, and fulfillment in your life. Our student Kellie felt the exact same way not too long ago. 

                              ***SPECIAL OFFER***

                              This week only, when you enroll in the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy you'll get over $5,000 in free bonuses, plus live calls with Cassie and Shay! But hurry! This offer expires at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, December 12th 2021.


                              In today’s episode, we're chatting with Bucketlist Bombshells Academy student, Kellie Daniel of Second Act Media, who shares how through the midst of heartbreak and losing her job, she created her own successful online business and replaced her 9-5 income in just three months. 


                              In this episode we cover:

                              • How to use setbacks as stepping stones and how Kellie created her dream career after losing her job and going through heartbreak.
                              • How to tune out the people who are telling you that creating your dream career is unrealistic, including yourself. 
                              • How Kellie leveraged her life experience to come up with her business name, Second Act Media. 
                              • Kellie's client-finding strategies that led to booking a celebrity client and a successful referral network. 
                              • Overcoming challenges and fear when first starting a business. 


                              Connect with Kellie Daniel: 

                              • Instagram
                              • Website
                              • Facebook


                              Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                              • The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy is open for enrollment. This week only, enroll in the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy and receive over $5,000 in free bonuses! This offer closes at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, December 12th 2021.
                              • Subscribe, Follow, and Review The Freedom Filled Life Podcast.


                              Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we’d be so grateful if you’d share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more. 

                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on! 


                              43 min
                            • 008: How To Launch A Successful Online Business In 90 Days With Aleina Radovan

                              With the New Year approaching, you may be thinking about your 2022 goals. Maybe you’ve been contemplating starting an online business or even changing your career path to find something more fulfilling than your 9-5 job- but just not quite sure where to start. 


                              ***SPECIAL OFFER***

                              This week only, when you enroll in the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy you'll get over $5,000 in free bonuses, plus live calls with Cassie and Shay! But hurry! This offer expires at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, December 12th 2021.


                              In today’s episode, we're chatting with Bucketlist Bombshells Academy student, Aleina from Aleina Creative Co, to discuss her inspiring journey from being an unemployed events coordinator during the COVID-19 pandemic to building a successful branding and website design business in just 90 days. We talk to Aleina about how she got started, what it's like to find clients, how she chose her niche, and what her new day-to-day freedom filled life looks like. 


                              In this episode we cover:

                              • How Aleina landed her first client just two weeks after launching her business.
                              • Tips on how to find a niche and how to keep evolving as a business owner. 
                              • Best practices on how to create a timeline and be accountable for a business launch. 
                              • How the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy helped Aleina’s growth by providing structure and the skill set she needed to get started. 


                              Connect with Aleina Radovan: :

                              • Instagram
                              • Website
                              • Facebook


                              Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                              • The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy is open for enrollment. This week only, enroll in the Bucketlist Bombshells Academy and receive over $5,000 in free bonuses! This offer closes at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, December 12th 2021.
                              • Subscribe, Follow, and Review The Freedom Filled Life Podcast
                              • Aleina’s favorite business tools: Asana, Slack, Dubsado, Dropbox. 


                              Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more. 

                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on!


                              43 min
                            • 007: How to Work Remotely & Travel: What You Need to Know

                              Have you been dreaming about the possibility of being able to travel and work remotely but just not sure how to make that a reality? 

                              In today’s episode, we discuss everything you need to know about working remotely and traveling. We provide answers to all of those questions swirling around in your head and offer some tangible tips on how to make your dream become a reality. 

                              In this episode we cover:

                              • How to feel confident vs overwhelmed by the prospect of traveling and working remotely. 
                              • Tips on finding your most ideal locations. 
                              • How to find a place to rent and make sure you have strong access to WIFI. 
                              • Tangible tips to assist in acclimating to the culture and avoid culture shock. 
                              • Everything you need to know about banking, money, and using your cell phone while abroad. 
                              • Best tools and resources to use to help you work more effectively. 
                              • How to build a community and make friends. 


                              Resources Mentioned in this Episode:


                              • This episode is brought to you by The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy.
                              • Subscribe to and review The Freedom Filled Life Podcast.
                              • The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy is open for enrollment. Ready to learn the skills you need to create your freedom-filled life and career? Join us! 
                              • Shay’s trifecta of recommended business tools: Slack, Asana, Zoom. 
                              • Other recommended tools while working remotely: Hello Fax, Hello Sign, Adobe Scan, Wifi Speed Test. 
                              • Cassie and Shay’s favorite work remotely and travel website: Nomad List. 


                              Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more. 


                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on! 


                              1 hr 2 min
                            • 006: How to Grow a Business and Build a Team with Kristen Estes

                              Do you feel ready for a season of growth in your business but not quite sure how to achieve it? Maybe you’ve already been unintentionally thrown into business growth even if you don’t feel ready and are just not sure how to manage it all. 

                              In today’s episode, we're chatting with successful businesswoman Kristen Estes of Moonwalker Digital and Weeknight Website as she shares her own business growth journey with us. Kristen provides some inspiring and actionable tips on how to scale and grow your business, as well as tips on how to build a solid team of support. 

                              In this episode we cover:

                              • Tips on how to prepare to scale your business and how to know when the time is right.
                              • Steps to take when you are ready to hire your first team member. 
                              • Letting go of perfectionism and ego to better help your team grow and learn from their mistakes.  
                              • Tangible tips on how to create repeatable standards and processes for your team. 
                              • How to improve your leadership skills. 
                              • Best practices for letting your clients know you are bringing on team members to assist. 


                              Connect with Kristen Estes:

                              • Instagram
                              • Moonwalker Digital 


                              Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                              • This episode is brought to you by The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy.
                              • Subscribe to and review The Freedom Filled Life Podcast.
                              • The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy is open for enrollment. Ready to learn the skills you need to create your freedom-filled life and career? Join us! 
                              • Helpful business tools that Kristen recommends: Asana, Loom, Slack. 
                              • Run Like Clockwork- an inspiring book by Mike Michalowicz that provides a step-by-step methodology that shows how to reclaim your original vision for your business. 
                              • Weeknight Website- confidently build the website that you really want. 


                              Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more. 

                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on! 


                              58 min
                            • 005: How to Ditch Overwhelm & Find Ease in Your Life & Business with Susie Moore


                              Feeling a little overwhelmed in life or business and often find yourself asking, “Why can’t things just be easier?” Or maybe at times, you struggle with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, or even self-criticism?

                              In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with celebrity life coach and best-selling author Susie Moore to talk about her most recent book, “Let It Be Easy- Simple Ways To Stop Stressing and Start Living”.  Susie shares some AMAZING practical tips and advice on how to uncomplicate your life by removing the pressure and worry that we sometimes manufacture for ourselves without even realizing it. 

                              In this episode we cover:

                              • How to turn your to-do list into a GET to-do list.
                              • Advice on how to dissolve perfectionism and self-criticism. 
                              • Tips on how to better react to life’s most common stressors. 
                              • Learning how to take a step back from our problems to make room for a new purpose. 
                              • How to navigate challenges as a business owner and deal with uncertainties. 
                              • Tips on how to better enjoy life and do the things that make us feel good. 


                              Connect with Susie Moore:

                              • Instagram
                              • Facebook
                              • Website


                              Resources mentioned in this episode:

                              • Susie Moore’s revolutionary new book, “Let It Be Easy- Simple Ways To Stop Stressing and Start Living”. 
                              • This episode is brought to you by The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy.
                              • Subscribe to The Freedom Filled Life Podcast.
                              • Review the Freedom Filled Life Podcast.


                              Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode we'd be so grateful if you'd share it and leave us a review. Reviews help us spread the word about the Freedom Filled Life podcast, and are a key part of sharing this show with other people who know they are made for more. 

                              Until next week - keep on pursuing freedom, joy, and purpose. We'll be here cheering you on! 


                              56 min

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