Creative Warriors
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Creative Warriors is a community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and creative small business owners. Brave souls taking the road less traveled, forging our way through the world creating businesses marketing ourselves and our talents. Business coach, entrepreneur and warrior himself, Jeffrey Shaw, interviews leading authors, successful entrepreneurs, and well known creatives, who will offer you inspiration and best business practices that you can apply directly in your life and business. Topics include social media, marketing, time management, creativity as well as many out-of-the-box innovative business ideas.
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962: Say What They Can’t Unhear: How To Create Change and Gain Buy-in
23/10/2024 Duração: 54minIn this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change and a third time repeating guest, Tamsen Webster. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a change in thinking, as well as how to make change possible. Tamsen shares valuable insight on the most effective ways to maximize change. Her insights include how to bridge the gaps, how to view clients, and much more. Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs, a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and has spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy- level TEDx events in the world. She was named to the Thin
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961: Take Your Customer Service From Great To Exceptional
16/10/2024 Duração: 25minEven a business that provides great customer service isn't good enough anymore. Listen in to find out why. Also find out how you can take your customer service from great to exceptional with these three ideas. Guaranteed to make your business stand out from the rest! Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably i
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960: Cortney McDermott - It’s Your Business: Don’t Wait For Others’ Permission
09/10/2024 Duração: 45minIn this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Courtney McDermott, author of Give Yourself Permission about the importance of giving yourself permission. In this episode we discussed why people are looking for others to give them permission instead of trusting that they are making the right choice for themselves and their business. Cortney shares valuable information on how to live a productive life, while still allowing time for yourself. Cortney Mcdermott is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body expert who helps the world’s leading organizations and creatives to disrupt old patterns of behavior, grow healthy businesses, and apply the physiology and psychology needed for success. Her work in the field of self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, SUCCESS, The Huffington Post, and any other mainstream business and lifestyle media. Cortney loves exploring and challenging the confines of human potential and is passion
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959: The On-Ramp Time of Year
02/10/2024 Duração: 19minNow that we're in Q4, here are some thoughts on how to wrap up the current year and get ready for next year. The key is creating momentum. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education o
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958: Elizabeth Lotardo - Create a Purpose-Driven Business
25/09/2024 Duração: 46minIn this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Leading Yourself, Elizabeth Lotardo about how you can take control of your business. We discussed key points in her book that will make your endevour more successful. Elizabeth gives exceptional advice such as controling the control, finding purpose in every day, learning the difference between passion and purpose, and much more. Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and online instructor who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now. With an undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University and a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Elizabeth works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berks
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957: Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Leading Your Most Courageous Life
11/09/2024 Duração: 41minIn this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life about how to live a more courageous life. We discussed why getting out of your comfort zone is important and how to get yourself to it. Scott explained the seven principles to harness fear and why they are important. Scott Simon is a renowned courage keynote speaker, facilitator and experience designer inspiring CEOs and their teams to cultivate courageous leadership and foster cultures of true belonging. As the founder of Scare Your Soul, Scott has guided thousands worldwide to harness fear through his transformative programs combining storytelling, positive psychology, and immersive activities. His new book, published by Hachette, is "Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life." Scott has presented to groups around the world, on TV and podcasts, given a TEDx Talk.
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956: A New Perspective on Ideal Clients
04/09/2024 Duração: 13minHere's a twist on what it means to work with ideal clients. I've had this conversation with a couple coaching clients recently and it turned their world upside down. In a good way. Have a listen, you're likely to think about your ideal clients differently and see opportunities to grow your business. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set.
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955: Jenny Mitchell - It Takes More Than Ambition To Succeed
28/08/2024 Duração: 43minIn this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of the collaborative book Embracing Ambition, Jenny Mitchell. We discussed things every person can learn from the stories of women CEOs on their way to leadership. Jenny explains topics such as the glass cliff and collaboration. Her experiences as a business woman gives her valuable insights into the world of business and enables her to give incredible advice to anyone who is entering, or has already entered, the business world. Chavender’s vision is to help more people do more good. Founder and president of Chavender, Jenny Mitchell (CFRE, DMA) is the author of the collaborative book Embracing Ambition which showcases 12 women CEOs on their journey to leadership. Jenny’s podcast, Underdog Leadership helps women move from #2’s to #1’s in their life and work. Trained as a professional fundraiser, she is passionate about working with heart-centered leaders who are ready to change the world – one mission at a time.
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954: It's Not About You! It's About How Your Customers See Themselves
21/08/2024 Duração: 15minI'm not saying don't put great effort into building an amazing brand and of course creating compelling brand messaging. Hell, I wrote the book on it. But I am saying that it's actually not about you or your business. It's about aligning how your ideal customers see themselves with your brand. Find out why it's important and how to do it in this episode. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good
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953: Nimrod Vromen - Is Happiness and Success Possible in a World with AI?
14/08/2024 Duração: 42minIn this episode of the self-employed life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nimrod Vromen, co-founder of founded Consiglierian, an innovative consulting firm for startups and investors, and YTech Runway Ltd. about the advancement of AI. His experience in a world of technology gives the ability and perspective required to share his thoughts on the future world. In this episode, Nimrod answers questions regarding people’s happiness, the impact jobs will have, culinary experiences, and much more in a world where AI is everywhere. Nimrod Vromen lives and breathes startups, investors(private and VC), and acquirers. With over 15 years of experience in the high-tech sector, Nimrod has represented hundreds of startups from inception through their entire life cycle. Among them are several businesses he guided from the inception of their idea, through their evolution, to becoming a mature company and/or being acquired. In 2020, Nimrod, together with the firm and Mr. Moshe Levin (an experienced venture capitalist
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952: Help Your Customers Feel Great About Their Investment
07/08/2024 Duração: 13minIt's your responsibility to not just "sell" your customers, but it should also be your goal to help them feel great about the investment they make in your services. Especially if what you offer is high ticket. Here are a few ideas to help your customers feel great about the investment they make in your goods and services. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessme
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951: Lisa McLeod - Increase Sales with Your Noble Purpose
31/07/2024 Duração: 41minIn this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa McLeod, author of best seller Selling with a Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work that Makes You Proud, along with four other exceptional books, about the importance of having a noble purpose in business. We discussed how making helping people the mindset of a business will not only provide a better life for the client, but also creates a more successful business and personal life. Lisa stated that people in business whose purpose is to help as many people as they can as best as they can are more successful than those that are in it just for money. Lisa McLeod is the global expert on purpose-driven business. She is the author of five books, including her bestseller: Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud. Lisa has spent two decades helping leaders increase competitive differentiation and emotional engagement. She developed the Noble Purpose methodology after her researc
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950: Business as a Life-Transforming Experience: The New Standard?
24/07/2024 Duração: 24minImagine a world where doing business was life-transforming. When you made every customers day better because of their interaction with you. Imagine if life-transforming was new new standard instead of "great" customer service and "great" experiences. Not only is it possible, it may become necessary. Find out why and how to accomplish this lofty goal. More details about The Exceptional Business Academy Contact Jeffrey – Take the Self-Doubt Survey Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institu
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949: Dia Bondi - Higher Success By Asking Better Questions
17/07/2024 Duração: 42minIn this episode of self-employed life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dia Bondi, author of “Asking like an Auctioneer”, about how to ask better questions. Dia shared valuable insights on why asking questions is a success strategy and how to become better at doing it. We discussed the challenges that people have when asking questions, such as feeling guilty and facing rejection, and how to best overcome those fears. We also discussed that being able to ask questions as a skill set is not just a nice-to-have or something that necessarily comes natural or easy, but that it is a success strategy. Dia’s journey of being an auctioneer gives her great experience on how to ask questions, which she is able to share with others. Overall this episode provides excellent advice on how to improve careers and lives through the power of asking questions. Dia Bondi is a Communications Catalyst for high-impact people. In her private coaching and programs, she works with professional C-level leaders, VC backed founders
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948: The Important Mindset Shift to Be Exceptional
10/07/2024 Duração: 16minThere is just no way to be exceptional and stand out above everyone else in your field or on a bigger scale without this prerequisite all-important mindset shift. Find out what it is and be on your way of finding the best in yourself as well as building a stand-out business that gets your the results you want. More details about The Exceptional Business Academy Contact Jeffrey – Take the Self-Doubt Survey Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exac
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947: Coaching Break - Operating at a Higher Level
26/06/2024 Duração: 17minWhat's the foundation of raising your standards, operating at a higher level, being exceptional and blowing away your clients? You have to listen in and find out! HINT: It doesn't actually have anything to do with you. More details about The Exceptional Business Academy Contact Jeffrey – Take the Self-Doubt Survey Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like yo
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946: Cliff Goldmacher – The Power of Songwriting in Business
19/06/2024 Duração: 45minIn this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cliff Goldmacher, a Grammy-recognized songwriter, about the parallels between songwriting and business. Cliff shared valuable insights on how songwriting can help improve creativity, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the business world. We discussed the importance of balancing emotion and story in communication, the power of repetition in messaging, and the significance of vulnerability and risk-taking in creativity. Cliff's journey from songwriter to speaker and thought leader exemplifies the idea that the way you do anything is the way you do everything. Overall, the episode provided a unique perspective on how songwriting principles can be applied to enhance business practices and creativity. Cliff Goldmacher is a GRAMMY-recognized, #1 hit songwriter, two-time TEDx speaker and author who, for the past nine years, has been helping organizations innovate and build their creative confidence by teaching them to write s
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945: Great Isn't Good Enough
12/06/2024 Duração: 21minCustomers expect great today. Great customer service, great experience, great quality, great attention to details. The problem is meeting their expectations doesn't impress them. If you don't meet their expectations they won't come back or even worse, tell everyone. The only thing left to do is be exceptional. Find out how you can move your business from great to exceptional and stand out above the rest. More details about The Exceptional Business Academy Contact Jeffrey – Take the Self-Doubt Survey Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support
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944: Pete Steinberg – Overcoming Leadership Shock
05/06/2024 Duração: 40minIn this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pete Steinberg, author of "Leadership Shock." Pete shared valuable insights on overcoming challenges and achieving success in business. We discussed the concept of leadership shock, which refers to the feeling of being overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Pete emphasized the importance of being intentional and reflective in our leadership approach, especially in times of change or crisis. Pete's background as an elite rugby coach provided a unique perspective on leadership, highlighting the need for empowering teams to make decisions independently. We delved into the significance of metacognition in changing mindsets and beliefs to navigate through shock effectively. Pete also emphasized the importance of understanding the value we bring to our businesses and how it evolves over time. Listeners can find more about Pete's work and his book "Leadership Shock" on his website and through online booksellers like Amazon. Overall,
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943: Peter Wilken – Unveiling the Power of Brand DNA
22/05/2024 Duração: 47minIn this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Wilkin, a branding expert, about the importance of understanding personal brand DNA. Peter shared valuable insights on the components of brand DNA, including role, beliefs, promise, benefits, spirit, and icons. He emphasized the significance of brand DNA as a compass that guides individuals through turbulent times in their self-employed businesses. Peter's concept of brand DNA as a life jacket in rough seas resonated with me, highlighting the importance of anchoring oneself in personal values and beliefs. Overall, the episode provided a compelling perspective on the role of brand DNA in navigating the complexities of personal branding and business success. Peter, a veteran of the advertising golden era, led agencies for Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, and BBDO across global hubs. As Head of BBDO Asia Pacific, he oversaw 14 markets, shaping iconic brands like Coca-Cola and IBM. Now, through Dolphin Brand Strategy, he guides clients in br