The Startup Life

Are you ready to be successful?

In this episode, we bring in Steven F. Sanders for the first Takeover Edition of The Startup Life Podcast. He shares the concept of what separates the people who talk about what they are going to do from the people that actually do it. He starts by sharing that successful people have the desire and what that looks like. Steve shares with us his football playing days to help frame what that looks like. Next, he talks about having the discipline to really focus on the task at hand and sacrifice the instant gratification. He will challenge you to ask if you have the willingness to put in the 10, 000 hours to be successful. Lastly, before the break, he talks about having the direction. How do you create the plan for the success you seek.

After the break, he talks about the drive towards your success. Why being relentless in your resolve is so important. Next, he talks about having the dream and moving towards unapologetically. Lastly, he shares the concept of a dream team. He says that you must have the right people around you in order to accomplish your goals.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

Are you being fearful or are you being selfish?

In the 100th episode of The Startup Life Podcast, we explore this notion. In the first segment, I share what the path has been like since we started the show on Nov. 1, 2016. I share how long it took me to record my first episode and I give a shoutout to every person who has come on the show. In the second segment, we discuss what you can expect from the show moving forward. We talk about uploading more content each week and new formats for the show as well.

After the break, in a very short segment, we talk about the importance of entrepreneurs trying new things. Lastly, we talk about why its time for people to stop being selfish with your idea. We talk about how you are depriving not only the people around you but more importantly yourself.

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What does it look like when being your true self leads to living your best life?

In this episode, we sit down with Munirah Safiyah Jones (Creator of Junt Land) answers this question and more. She first starts with her origin story as shares as she has always been writing and putting on shows with her siblings. Next, she shares the many inspirations behind her content and writings. Munirah goes on to share the writers and shows that inspire her on her path. Lastly, before the break, she shares her affinity for Memphis.

After the break, Munirah gives advice to new creatives and some things they should consider and also the importance of why content creators should take breaks. She goes on to talk about Imposter Syndrome and gives StartupNation words of wisdom.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

**Other Music**

Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0

Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos

Can you make money and empower people at the same time?

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly McCausey (Creator of LovePeopleMakeMoney.com) answers this question and more. She first starts with her origin story as her first business was building websites for stay at home moms and an internet radio show. She also shares how she learned those skills by working in the office at her church. She later shares what she learned from a mentor that tended to overcomplicate things. Kelly also shares with us how tough it got for her in 2002 and how she applies what she learns today.

After the break, Kelly talks about why she highlights women on her podcast. Next, she transitions into how she coaches her clients to pursue their businesses with fear. She also shares with us what StartupNation what they get from her free brandable content bundle.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

**Other Music**

Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0

Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos

In this episode, Gary Robinson of SCORE comes on to share all the resources and success stories that his organizations have.

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What is a Job To Be Done Practitioner?

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Rhea (JTBD Expert & Creator of FeatureAudit.com) answers this question and more. He starts by sharing the beginnings in East Texas and how his dad put him on a path early on to be an entrepreneur with website design. Later, he shares his time as a middle school art teacher and what his student taught him. Brian also shares his experience of another startup he was apart of. Brian also shares with StartupNation the value of Customer interviews. Lastly, before the break, he shares what he learns from mentors and mentees.

After the break, Brain brings up the value that you get from the JTBD Knowledge Library. He also talks about all the other amazing services he offers including his new venture FeatureAudit.com. Brian also shares with us his philosophy on if we are moving towards a UBI and the greatest video game he has ever played.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

** Other Music**

Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos

Boost - Joakim Karud https://youtu.be/gWzd1oMggSA

Vexento - Space Ride https://youtu.be/85wgOCDX1do

Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0

What is the formula for financial freedom?

In this episode, we sit down with Damion Lupo (Author & and Founder of Transformation Nation) who provides us with the answer and more. He starts by sharing with us how his first startup came to past because he didn't have money for video games and also shares where he thinks the industry is going. Next, he shares how his dad and Elon Musk are huge inspirations to him. He also goes on to share with us why he started over 45 companies and why he doesn't care that over half of them didn't work. Later, Damion talks about how he lost his real estate empire in the Great Recession of 2008 and how he slowly gained it back. He also shares with us the process of coauthoring a book. Before the break, Damion shares with us all about Black Belt Wealth.

After the break, Damion shares with us his perspective his take on cryptocurrency and the future of currency. Damian shares with his philosophy of engaging in the process whether it be investing, starting a business, and everything else in your life. Next Damion shares with us the Qualified Retirement Plan or QRP and why he doesn't trust financial advisors. Damion moves on to discuss his mastermind group and his meeting with Grant Cardone. Lastly, he shares with us how he created a martial art and what his superpower is.

Best Selling Author in personal finance and money thinking, host of the Transformation Nation podcast, owner of 30+ companies and founder of his own martial art - Yokido ® Damion outrightly rejects regret and speaks to it as the ultimate life failure. He has a unique approach to living a full-filled life by breaking rules and making more mistakes, faster, than the competition - his key to success. Playing by a different set of rules, he even bought his first rental house with a VISA, a move that snowballed into owning 150 rental houses in 7 states in less than 5 years. In 2008 he lost the entire $20 million but recreated his wealth and reinvented his life over 4 transformational years. Today he leads 3 global companies with one unified mission - to Free People from Money Bondage.

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Reinvented Life

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

**Reflection Point Theme**

Light Thought by Kevin MacLeod

**Lasting Thoughts Theme**

Tomorrow -Bensound

Other Music

Happiness-Bensound

Rain & Tears-Neutrin05

What would happen if you fully embraced millennials in your business?

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Caraher (Founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing) who provides us with the answer and more. She starts by sharing with us how she started the company out of neccessity and what that transition looked like. She even shares why her and her husband have weekly meetings to check in. Next, Caraher talks about who inspires her as an entrepreneur and why many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley really do not inspire her. Later, Lee shares with us the infamous day in the US economy, Sept. 15. 2008, and how that day lead to her writing her best seller, "Millennials & Management."

After the break, Lee shares with us how to deal with ,as entrepreneurs leading teams, the unprecedented five different generations in the workforce and her latest book "The Boomerang Principle." Next, she talks about the need for more female voices as authors. Lee later shares her experience with working the E3 conference. Lastly she shares her words of encouragement, her two superpowers, and how she is of her sister into getting her content into the Sundance Film Festival.

In my Reflection Point segment, I share with you whether entrepreneurs are "editors" or "stayers" in their business.

Who is Lee Caraher?

Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a 15-year-old national agency that works with beloved and up-and-coming consumer, technology, and wine brands. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems.

Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high- producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble.

The author of Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work, Lee based the book on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle:Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees, published in 2017, is a pragmatic and actionable guide to creating high-performing work cultures ready for the future.

Lee is a popular guest expert on leadership, intergenerational workplaces, public relations, crisis communications, social media and integrated marketing. She splits her time between San Francisco and New York City and puts her medieval history degree to work every day.

You can signup Lee's newsletter on here website leecaraher.com.

You can follow Lee Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest.

Purchase both of Lee's books "Millennials & Management" and her latest "The Boomerang Principle".

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

**Reflection Point Theme**

Light Thought by Kevin MacLeod

**Superpower Theme**

Cosmic Storm- A Himitsu

**Lasting Thoughts Theme**

Tomorrow -Bensound

**Other Music**

Acoustic Breeze - Bensound

Are you in need of some Rapid Transformational Therapy?

In this week's episode, we talk with Michele Molitor (Founder & CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc) as she shares with us what that is and more. Michele shares with us how she got into this work as it was spurred by the tech bubble bursting in Silicon Valley. Later, she goes on to explain how people get stuck even if they are deemed successful by society's standards. Molitor goes on to explain why mental health has become as important physical health and how that shift happened. She shares with us the value of her best selling book "Breakthrough Healing" and how its a great read if you are looking for alternatives to western medicine. Lastly, before the break, Michele talks about how she lost her confidence and how as an executive confidence coach she tries to give her clients their power back.

After the break, Michele shares with us the services the offers at Nectar Consulting, Inc. and what her favorite offering is. Next Michele talks about how some people get what she does, and others don't know which leads to my Reflection Point segment in the episode. She goes on to talk about how it's more important to build upon what you do well and worry so much about trying to improve what you are not good that. She later shares with us that you should envision yourself being a success and feel that feeling of success. Lastly tells us about the "Critter Cottage" and what her superpower.

Biography

Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing." She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.

Michele's unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology, and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental/emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success.

As a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, change management consultant, trainer, and writer, Michele's passion for helping amplify natural talents and expand leadership, is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

**Reflection Point Theme**

Light Thought var three by Kevin MacLeod

**Other Music Used In This Episode**

Music by BENSOUND

I Just Wanted To See Your Smile by Broken Elegance

"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod

Cosmic Storm by A Himitsu

Music by BENSOUND

Can you be highly successful in business and highly sensitive at the same time? Let's take this question a step further. Is there a direct relationship between your spirituality and great success?

In this episode, we speak with Heather Dominick (Founder of Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Movement®) shares with us the answer and so much more. Heather starts off her journey by sharing with us how teaching in New York during 9/11 changed her perspective about many things in her life. She goes on to share how she worked with a legend while as a high school drama teacher. She also shares with us why mentoring Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs is so important and how she fosters their growth through her seminars and teaching. Heather also explains why the typical sales approach does not work on HSE's and why it speaks to their strengths. Before the break, she shares her typical day in how she helps her clients.

After the break, Heather explains the origins behind naming her business and why it inspires hope. Next, she breaks down the HSE assessment found on her website, BusinessMiracles.com, and success guide and why it is a valuable tool to the entrepreneur. She also explains why HSE's not only despised narcissist Abu also attracts them. Heather also shares with us what you can expect from The Business Miracles Podcast and her process when she creates content. Later, she explains why everybody is not meant to be part of the community. Lastly, she provides StartupNation with words of encouragement.

Biography

Heather Dominick is a woman who is impressively successful, and highly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher who collaborated with none other than Bette Midler. A graduate of NYU where she received her first coach training. Heather is the winner of 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award-winning virtual event A Course In Business Miracles®: 21-Day Discovery Series that attracted close to 6,000 official registrants from all around the world including Iceland, Nigeria, Russia, Asia, South America, Australia, Europe, and the U.S.

She has appeared on Lifetime Television and has been published in numerous books including Stepping Stones to Success alongside Deepak Chopra.

An exceptional facilitator and teacher Heather is known for creating a safe, sacred community for true transformation whether she is teaching a Business Miracles® Class, delivering training online or in-person or mentoring members of her Business Miracles Community in her various Mentoring Programs. She has helped thousands of HSE®s release life-long limiting beliefs, overcome fears and learn how to build their business in a way that actually feels so good that they can't help but create solid, sustainable, high-level financial success.

Heather is also the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur® movement since 2010.

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ

**Reflection Theme**

Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod

**Other Music Used In This Episode**

Call to Adventure - Comedy by Kevin MacLeod

-Clover-Vibe Mountain

-Bright Future - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/j-eUXXW95Rg

-Cosmic Storm by A Himitsu