I can’t wait to share an email copywriter's secrets to how you can sell through your emails using stories.

Brenna McGowan an Email Copywriter and Content Strategist dropped some massive knowledge to help you “get the confetti out of your head and the party onto paper…”

Look, we all have days where we’ve struggled. Well, unless you’re a unicorn! No offense, my unicorn friends. But to those of us who aren’t rockin' a shiny iridescent horn, listen in!

It is interesting that we designate one day in the year to be thankful, rather than making it a daily routine. With the news bombarding us with negativity, politics, natural disasters, and pandemics many may question why we should be thankful?

Ups and downs. You name it, we've done it 2020.

We all have something to be grateful for because we're still here. You have something to be grateful for. So guys. I really want to tell you how you can change your life. By just having gratitude.

Research, clearly indicates that an “attitude of gratitude” improves mental and emotional well-being and thus provides the motivation to achieve more.

Yep! I’m saying gratitude can make you more successful.

When you approach each and every day with a grateful heart you are healthier, happier, and more successful. The more you are grateful the more opportunities for greatness you’ll receive. By putting setbacks into a positive perspective, you see no one as your enemy, but everyone as your teacher. You learn the lesson and then let go of all negativity to move forward with boldness and gratefulness.

Success on paper doesn’t mean success.

Yep! I said it!

You ever see celebrities with all the things we define as a success but you see them on an interview saying how they were dying inside?

Sometimes we think this post could be a little more engaging, a graphic can be more interesting, or maybe we could show up more confident.

Or

Maybe our home could be a little neater, our kids could be a little smarter, our life could be just a bit more perfect.

There’s nothing wrong with striving for more and dreaming bigger.

The problem is when our goals, hopes, and dreams have a negative effect on our lives.

When we set the bar so high it’s impossible to achieve we are PERFECTIONIST.

We use that term loosely but perfectionism is a real issue that can affect all aspects of our lives as well as potentially the lives around us.

1 out of 3 people in the general public suffers from some level of perfectionism. The smarter you are the numbers go up!

Yep!

The likelihood of being a perfectionist goes up if you are smarter.

If you have an above-average IQ or considered gifted and talented the probability of suffering from perfectionism goes up to 4 out of 5!

If you find it hard to meet your own standards, the standards others put on you, or if it’s difficult for others to meet your standards.

This episode is it!

Kathryn Ely with @imperfectthriving puts it all into perspective.

So many people wonder…

Do I actually need a personal brand?

Tom Peters of Fast Company says, “All of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.”

Branding expert Seema Batavia, has over 10 years of global experience in building successful brands. She says YOU are your brand. Your personality should weave throughout your message.

“Don’t overcomplicate it, just use your personality to speak to your specific demographic; In your voice.”

Develop your brand around your purpose. Your brand should be built around your “WHY”. It’s what motivates you to create and grow.

This is why it’s important to show your real self. Seema says, show your quirks and imperfections (but keep your dirty laundry unwraps). 😆

It’s what makes your followers, followers of YOU! It’s what separates you from everyone else.

When you think Apple you think about the late black turtle neck wearing, Steve Jobs.

Apple’s brand personality is about innovation, passion, trendsetting, energy, zeal, passion, inspiration, and cutting edge technology.

When you think digital marketing and SEO you think Neil Patel.

When you think podcasting and passive income you think Pat Flynn.

When you think of your brand what do people think?

Not sure…

The real journey of building a personal brand is not often told. We see the end result but we don't see the struggle.

If you’ve ever compared yourself to someone who’s been in this game longer than you and wondered…

What am I doing?

Sometimes we worry about being an imposter.

We second guess and question ourselves. Then we just don’t do anything.

We think we’re too young, old, uneducated, broke, or unable.

If you are ever in the space of “I can’t”…

This show is for you.

You can! Period.

Like, Nike!

“Just Do IT”

It’s been said, “Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid NOT to try.” Another quote I love is…Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

Kamal is a Lebanese content creator who is building a personal brand and sharing his journey. He has experienced some massive traction but he’s still climbing. We are conducting this interview in the midst of his struggle but we know where he’s going.

Instead, of only reporting the “I made it” speeches.

We’re supporting “I’m making it speeches” too!

Regardless if you are at the beginning of your journey or well seasoned.

You’ll gain further motivation from this show!

Sometimes we forget Rome, wasn't built in a day. And neither will your perfect balance. So we gotta take this thing one day at a time.

Are you with me?

We're going to dig into what it takes to make us more successful using the same 24 hours that everybody else has. Now, I know you've probably questioned like some people.

Saying, Hey! Are my 24 hours being siphoned and sucked away to some chick who seems to have it all together with the flawless hair and the mascara that never runs, the husband that completes all the honey-do's and the kids that are never out-of-line.

Yeah, this week, we're discussing how to boost our schedules and create amazing routines. Keeping a daily routine helps you save time, money, and energy, but I like the whole chill aspect of it all. When you can stop sweating the small stuff, like, what am I going to have for breakfast? Or where are my favorite shoes? Or what workout am I going to do today? Or what am I going to wear?

Yay! This part two of how to stop procrastination and perfectionism called How to Be More Productive One Day at a Time.

Does it seem like your time is slipping away from you like a bucket with a hole in it?

Wanna learn how to conquer procrastination or perfectionism?

Procrastination is defined as intentionally putting off something that should be done.

Perfectionism is defined as anything short of perfect is unacceptable. With the rise of social media, perfectionism is going through the roof.

Procrastination is largely based on mindset rather than just being lazy. The more we procrastinate the greater the negative feelings caused by our procrastination. Thus, creating a vicious cycle.

Procrastination is generally a symptom of perfectionism. Ouch!

Research says, 84% of us are procrastinators to some degree, and 1 in 5 of us procrastinate every SINGLE day! Wowza!

If it feels like your time, freedom, and greater success are stolen from you...Listen in!

What would you do if you had the ultimate guide to Instagram post?

Would you up your Instagram posting game? Would you feel more confident about your messaging?

If you knew the keys to build a post for massive engagement would it help your business growth?

Have you ever stared at someone's post on Instagram and thought “Wowza” that looks good! (Ok, maybe that’s my word).

Then you looked at your post and thought “whaat”?

Everybody has their own style. We aren’t all design experts, graphic designers, or even techie at all.

I know some of us wish we could go back to our school days and learn the basics from our elementary school teacher.

Hey, I can’t turn back time, but I get a 6th-grade teacher Lucas O'Keefe turned highly successful Instagram Expert to teach you all of this:

Have you ever wanted to make a sale but, you weren’t quite sure how to close the deal? Maybe you want to get your foot in the door with a client but you have no idea how to make it happen.

Let’s be honest if you’re in business you’re in sales!

If you don’t want to increase sales for your small business this may not be the show for you.

Now, for everyone else who’d like to see their sales soar. You may want to seek the advice of a sales coach.

To see if they can help increase your bottomline.

Wouldn’t it be great to have the advice from a sales coach…Right now?!

Well, we have a superstar sales coach that's willing to share the goods!

I know…Sweet!

Elena Ciccotelli is a side-gigging - podcaster and sales coach; who knows how to close deals. She got her podcast featured in Forbes before it even launched and she rang the bell on Wall Street.