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Business is a cycle of ups and downs. If you're feeling the pinch, if your business is slowing down or you fear it might, these strategies will be business-saving. If your business is thriving, great! But learn these strategies for when it's not. 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

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Slattery, founder of Crowsnest Consulting, about the key elements of successful business models. We discussed the importance of having a solid plan, staying focused on priorities, and taking that leap of faith to move your business forward. TJ shared valuable insights on breaking down goals into actionable steps, what it takes to turn a vision into reality, and much more. This episode is filled with advice and inspiration for anyone looking to build a strong foundation for their business. TJ Slattery is the owner and founder of Crowsnest Consulting. A lifetime entrepreneur and strategic advisor, TJ harnesses his decades of experience to create clarity and stability for business owners immersed in the day-to-day on an entrepreneurial island.  With honest, relatable candor (and a stylish neckerchief), TJ helps small business owners across industries create and improve operational systems and develop proactive processes to forge

It's the beginning of a new year and perhaps you want to increase sales and grow your business. Whether you love sales as much as I do or find it incredibly uncomfortable, what I want to share with you I believe has the potential to increase sales, make an amazing experience for your customers, and maybe motivate you so sales becomes your favorite part of 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 y

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela Chee, author of The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. Angela shared her inspiring perspective on how being "the only one" can be a powerful advantage. She emphasized that stepping into your greatness doesn't require the world to change—it's about embracing your unique strengths. Together, we explored five guiding principles for thriving as "the only," including the importance of owning your opportunities and more. This conversation is full of insights for anyone looking to harness their individuality and create meaningful impact. Angela Chee is a keynote speaker/emcee, media/communication coach, author, and host of “The Power Of The Only” podcast. She helps leaders be YOU, Amplfied!®-clear, confident and connected on-camera and off.  Her book, The Power Of The Only-Own Your Voice, Thrive In Any Environment launches on March 4, 2025. She believes,”Being “The Only” is not a weakness, it is your g

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great privilege of speaking with Amy Kemp, author of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work. Our conversation focused on the challenges of feeling unseen and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. Amy shared insightful concepts, including thought patterns such as “Money is a Mirror,” among many others. She also addressed thought-provoking questions such as, “Does putting yourself out there in a significant way lead to a magnification of frustration when you don’t feel seen?” and offered valuable strategies for overcoming these challenges. Amy Kemp is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply “thought habits” impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led over 400 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter. Thi

As we get closer to the end of year, many business owners find themselves having reasons to celebrate and feeling discouraged. Many people are feeling both at the same time. The rollercoaster ride and multiple feelings at the same time are not new to us! Here are some tips on celebrating and dealing with discouragement and the surprising way they are connected. 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 rea

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Catherine Roe, founder of Cowart Roe CPA, about effective time management strategies. Our conversation explored common pitfalls in time management and practical solutions to overcome them. Key topics included determining the right workload capacity, creating buffer time, and the importance of deadlines. Catherine also offered valuable insights on setting boundaries, cognitive management techniques, and the importance of strategic hiring.   Catherine Cowart Roe is a CPA and a management efficiency expert based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has over fifteen years of experience in public accounting, business organization and management, and academia. She is the sole founder of Cowart Roe CPA, a concierge CPA firm, and Cowart Roe Academy, a business management and financial literacy education services provider. She holds a Master’s degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Busi

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I have the privilege of speaking with Marcia Dawood, author of Do Good While Doing Well, about the transformative world of angel investing. Marcia provides a comprehensive overview of what angel investing entails and explores its potential profitability for businesses. She offers insightful perspectives on how this investment approach can drive meaningful change in the world. We delve into essential questions, including: What exactly is angel investing? Can everyday individuals participate in it? What motivates those who pursue this type of investing? Join us for an engaging conversation filled with expert advice and actionable takeaways from one of the leading voices in the field. Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association

There are several ways that the success you've worked so hard for can actually work against you. In this episode, I speak about several of the commons patterns of becoming a victim of your success and how you can counter balance the inevitable. 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 i

In this episode of the self employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the best selling author of the book The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand, Elizabeth Solaru about how to build a luxury business. We discussed how clients in the luxury world think, brand and buyer relationships, and several key points to build a luxury brand. Elizabeth shares valuable insight on how to interact with clients, what makes a luxury brand successful, and much more. Elizabeth Solaru is the multi award-winning founder of Elizabeth's Cake Emporium. Recognized as one of the best wedding cake companies in the world, her company creates the most opulent and beautifully handcrafted cakes. A pioneer in the wedding industry, her creations have been featured in numerous national and international blogs and publications, including Vogue, Tatler,  The Times, WedLuxe, Brides, Martha Stewart, The Telegraph, and HELLO. Clients include British, European, and Middle Eastern royalty, celebrities, and

In 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

Even 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

In 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

Now 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

In 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

In 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.

Here'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.

In 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.

I'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

In 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