In business, we don’t know what the future holds. Uncertainty can feel overwhelming and cause fear, however, change is inevitable so we must learn to adapt to it. 

In this conversation, we’re joined by Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author to discuss the fear of change and how as business owners, we can turn that fear into fuel and forward progress.

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Malcolm Gladwell

FounderMade

Record-breaking business applications in 2021

2022 business application growth 

Ryan Holiday

The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Shafler

Quit by Annie Duke

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen

Jason’s book: Built for Tomorrow

Jason’s newsletter: One Thing Better

Instagram: instagram.com/heyfeifer/

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Millennials make up the largest cohort in the current workforce but control only about 5% of total wealth. For millennials to have the same amount of wealth that baby boomers did at this age, we would have to quadruple what we have today. The reality is generating wealth and retaining wealth is harder now than ever before. Dominique Broadway joins us to share her own story with money—from broke to becoming a multi-millionaire. Listen in as she discusses how you can reframe your mindset around wealth while building opportunities for generational wealth.

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Resources mentioned:

• Buy the book: https://dominiquebroadway.com/book/

Connect with the guest

• Website: https://dominiquebroadway.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquebroadway/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financesdemystified/

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When we talk about the science of self made success, we're not just talking about sales, marketing, and data analytics. We're also talking about things that are difficult to quantify—the human being behind the business, the one whose heart and soul makes all of the magic happen—yes, we’re talking about you. In today's episode, we are sitting down with one of my favorite poets, authors and actors, Arielle Estoria, to dig into the process of unfolding to discover who you were always meant to be.

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Resources mentioned:

• Buy black owned: The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home
• Buy from Amazon: The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home

Connect with the guest

• Website: https://arielleestoria.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleestoria/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielleestoria
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arielleestoriaa

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How can creators set up security in their businesses? What is the future of work and technology? How many revenue streams should every creative business have? In this conversation with Jay Clouse, we’re going deep into the nitty-gritty of running a creative business. From managing cash flow to adapting to technology, he’s giving us a behind-the-curtain look into his success.

Jay is the founder of Creator Science, which helps you become a smarter creator. He previously led the community experience team for Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income, designing their paid membership community and cohort based course programs.

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Sources mentioned in this episode

• Notion 
• Riverside 
• Ghost
• Dropbox 
• Slack 

Connect with the guest

• Website: creatorscience.com
• Instagram: @jayclouse 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of not only our future, but also how independent businesses are running. Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative is taking us on a deep dive of what this means for independents by sharing the big picture of AI and why you should be integrating AI into your business. She covers what beneficial tools are available to start implementing now.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

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Resources mentioned:

• Techsavvycreative.com
• Canva.com
• Notion.so
• jasper.ai
• descript.com
• Beta.elevenlabs.io
• bhuman.ai 
• openai.com/blog/chatgpt 
• imagen-ai.com
• https://noty.ai
• rationale.jina.ai

Connect with the guest

• Website: techsavvycreative.com

Instagram: instagram.com/techsavvycreative

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Did you know that 34% of independent business owners have zero retirement savings plan for themselves? It can be easy when you run a business to put things like saving for retirement on the back burner, because, frankly, you're busy. In this conversation, Ankur Nagpal and Jess Catorc, the cofounders of Ocho Wealth, join us to discuss why independents struggle with saving for retirement, share how we can reframe our mindset around creating wealth, and give you some tactical tools that you can implement today.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

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Resources mentioned:

• Score
• Die with Zero

Connect with the guests:

• Website: ocho.com
• Instagram:.instagram.com/ochowealth

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The majority of independent business owners do not believe that the government is doing enough to support them or even understand their needs. In this conversation, we are chatting with America’s government teacher, Sharon McMahon to discuss the intricacies of the government and how independent business owners can approach business advocacy.

Over the last few years, Sharon has used her platform to inspire, uplift, educate, and do an immense amount of good in this world. Listen in as she shares how you can use your voice for advocacy, where you go to communicate your requests, and how you can reach out to your government officials.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

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Sources mentioned in this episode

• Independent Business Survey (HoneyBook & The Harris Poll)
• Openstates

Connect with the guest

• Website: sharonmcmahon.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/sharonsaysso
• Podcast: sharonmcmahon.com/blog

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If you’re intrigued by data, today’s episode is for you. We’re discussing nine stats that every independent business owner needs to know based on the findings of the recent HoneyBook and Harris Poll survey on independent businesses. Akua Konadu joins us to discuss these important stats while also unpacking our own lived experiences regarding each.

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Sources mentioned in this episode:

Ama and Akua

Independent Business Survey (HoneyBook & The Harris Poll)

Episode 4: How to Change the World from Where You Are Now with Danielle Coke

Episode 3: Grow Your Business in a Recesion with Donald Miller 

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akuakonadu.com

instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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Can you really use your business to change the world? Danielle Coke has certainly done it with her brand, Oh Happy Dani, a lifestyle brand and educational platform that uses artwork and resources to encourage hope, inspire justice, and make complex ideas accessible. Driven by her desire to help everyday advocates do good daily in their spheres of influence, Danielle  shares how you can use your passions and skills to change the world.

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Sources mentioned in this episode:

• Report: 83% of millennials want brands to align with them on values, PR Daily
• 24 Gen Z Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2023, Hootsuite
• The Funnel: Narrowing Down Your Action
• Ty Pentacost’s Mastering Dark Skin Tones Class

Connect with the guest:

Ohhappydani.com

instagram.com/ohhappydani

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Is it a terrible time to start an independent business? Is there such a thing as a bad time to start a good business? As economic headwinds like inflation, rising supply costs, labor shortages, and so many other challenges that come with a recession impact our society, we’re all experiencing nerve-racking economic uncertainty. In this conversation, Donald Miller shares his own journey of growing from four employees working out of a basement to a $15 million operation in just six years. 

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Snoop Dog’s Affirmation Song

How to Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller

smallbusinessflightplan.com

Connect with the Guest:

Businessmadesimple.com

instagram.com/donaldmiller

instagram.com/businessmadesimple

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