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The Fizzle Show

Summary: Weekly insights for online business builders and small business owners earning a living doing something they care about. We focus on modern business essentials, self employment, motivation, productivity, audience growth, blogging, podcasting, content marketing, work-life balance among other things!

Podcasts:

 Episode 282: Community Over Competition | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 56:51

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/282 Have you ever shared ideas with colleagues, a mentor or a student? Has this become a point of concern around originality, ownership or intellectual property? How do we go about navigating these potentially dangerous waters? We at Fizzle are all too familiar with the perils of these types of feelings but we are also here to tell you how you can get past these issues and transcend the games of jealousy and possessiveness. In this episode we begin by unpacking the different ways in which we can run in trouble over the ownership of ideas. From there, the discussion turns to some rumination on the freedom of ideas and we look at the history of jazz as a great example of legacy, tradition and individuality. We also talk about how the communication and reproduction of similar ideas can lead to a rising tide for everyone and how generosity and grace can beget great rewards. A big takeaway from the talk is how reliant any type of culture or progress is on the borrowing and reinterpretation of ideas. With that in mind we want to inspire you to command and negotiate these areas with joy and openness for your and others’ success. Tune in to hear it all! Key Points From This Episode: • Community over competition and the sharing of ideas. [0:06:12.4] • Our fears around upsetting our teachers and collaborators. [0:08:41.2] • The spirit of creativity, jazz and the borrowing of ideas. [0:12:19.7] • The two different views on the limits of intellectual property. [0:16:53.6] • Culture or the history of who is borrowing from whom. [0:19:27.4] • The rising tide and the insecurity of intellectual possessiveness. [0:25:29.2] • Leadership, stepping back and allowing others to shine. [0:31:21.8] • The link between generosity and your own success. [0:35:03.5] • Understanding the relationship from both points of view. [0:39:21.2] • A commitment to honesty and working through difficulty. [0:45:24.2] • The continual opportunity for succeeding together with collaborators. [0:51:33.1] • And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ • Everything Is A Remix — https://www.everythingisaremix.info/ • Star Wars — https://www.starwars.com/ • Akira Kurosawa — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000041/ • Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ • Corbett Barr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CorbettBarr • Chase Reeves on Twitter — https://twitter.com/chase_reeves • Miles Davis — https://www.milesdavis.com/ • John Coltrane — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-coltrane-mn0000175553 • Wes Montgomery — http://www.wesmontgomery.com/home/ • Thelonius Monk — https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2017/nov/06/get-inside-the-music-the-ineffable-genius-of-thelonious-monk • Maria Popova — https://www.brainpickings.org/ • Austin Kleon — https://austinkleon.com/ • Brené Brown — https://brenebrown.com/ • Elizabeth Gilbert — https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ • Glennon Doyle — https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/glennon-doyle-is-coming-to-get-the-white-women.html • Rob Bell — https://robbell.com/ • Derek Halpern — https://socialtriggers.com/ • Rudyard Kipling — https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rudyard-kipling • StoryBrand — https://storybrand.com/ • Science of People — https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ • Robin Williams — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/ • The Art of Low Competition Business Ideas — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/the-art-of-low-competition-business-ideas-fs129 • The Difference — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/the-difference-copying-your-mentors-vs-becoming-your-best-self • Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ • Gary Vaynerchuk’s 3 Most Power Strategies for Getting More… — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/gary-vaynerchuk-on-getting-more-visitors • Start A Blog That Matters Course — https://fizzle.co/start-a-blog-that-matters • Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web • Fizzle Try 5 — http://fizzle.co/try5 • Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit • Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals • Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal • Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity • Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce • Fizzle Project Management for Entrepreneurs — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/project-management-for-entrepreneurs • Energizer Planning Method Episode — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/energizer-planning-method-get-year-back-track-fs215 • 15 Minute Weekly Planner —https://www.courageandclarity.com/plan/

 Episode 281: I Got Some Exposure, Now What? (FS281) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 57:50

Are you dying to follow up on a surge of engagement that your business recently experienced? Does your writing or content need that extra bit of juice and personality? Is something in your life making focusing on your business particularly difficult at the moment? We go to the Fizzle forums and pick out these three questions from Fizzle members and answer them in depth for their and your benefit! The questions supply multiple layers of interesting discussion and Corbett and Chase rally try to get down to all that good stuff. In this episode we talk about defining your mission, maintaining inspiration, connecting with an audience and studying the characteristics of great content. We also look at the challenge that grief can pose to your business and how to manage a period of trauma or disaster. We also talk about the benefits of a difficult time, identifying your unique value and much more, so be sure to tune in! Key Points From This Episode: The amazing resource and community of the the Fizzle forums. [0:06:48.1] Learning to hit home-runs by repeatedly stepping to the plate. [0:08:18.2] Keeping the momentum of a surge of engagement going. [0:12:30.4] Stating your mission and defining your movement. [0:16:51.2] Mining your thoughts around a success for more inspiration. [0:22:37.7] Bringing more life, personality and relatability to your writing. [0:25:57.4] Identifying your own unique voice and value. [0:29:40.3] Prioritizing and studying good content in order to connect with your audience. [0:35:29.2] Managing difficult circumstances around business through a basic minimum. [0:40:27.5] Dealing with grief and asking the right questions about your obligations. [0:44:30.3] Which parts of your business to maintain through a rocky period. [0:48:39.1] The test that a transition period will put your business through. [0:52:01.6] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Joe Rogan — https://www.joerogan.com/ Duncan Trussell — http://www.duncantrussell.com/ This American Life — https://www.thisamericanlife.org/ Start A Blog That Matters Course — https://fizzle.co/start-a-blog-that-matters Motherbirth — https://motherbirth.co/ Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Corbett Barr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CorbettBarr Chase Reeves on Twitter — https://twitter.com/chase_reeves Yoda — https://www.starwars.com/databank/yoda James Clear — https://jamesclear.com/ Sam Harris — https://samharris.org/ Malcolm Gladwell — http://revisionisthistory.com/about Neil Strauss — https://www.neilstrauss.com/ The Game — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/900.The_Game Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Hurricane Harvey — https://www.thebalance.com/hurricane-harvey-facts-damage-costs-4150087 Fizzle Try 5 — http://fizzle.co/try5 Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce Fizzle Project Management for Entrepreneurs — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/project-management-for-entrepreneurs Energizer Planning Method Episode — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/energizer-planning-method-get-year-back-track-fs215 15 Minute Weekly Planner —https://www.courageandclarity.com/plan/

 Episode 280: The Danger of NOT Taking Time Off (And The Consequence of Doing it Poorly!) FS280 | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:02:23

Are you struggling to find time to relax and unwind? Does your business take it all out of you and leave nothing left? Could you really do with a break or a holiday? Here at Fizzle we believe that down-time and relaxation are vital to the success of your business and that sometimes the best thing for a business can be for the entrepreneur to take a break. In this episode we unpack the idea of taking time off, whether it is a vacation, some time away from your desk or just some quality time with your family. We discuss how to balance the spheres of your life to get the optimum work done when you are grinding! We also talk about digital addiction, burnout , engagement and intention, email inboxes and making the most of your allotted energy. No matter how urgent getting a task done seems, it is paramount that you do not always prioritize work. For this exciting, healthy and enriching discussion be sure to tune in! Key Points From This Episode: Restorative practises for entrepreneurs. [0:05:14.8] Sensitivity to the natural ebbs and flows that occur in life. [0:08:59.1] Recognizing these limitations to your abilities and allowing helpful downtime. [0:11:31.3] The dangers of digital addiction and managing our online usage. [0:13:31.7] Work-life balance and being really honest with yourself. [0:16:58.6] The importance of engagement and intention with your surroundings. [0:19:11.9] Working faster and better when you are rested and relaxed. [0:22:57.9] Using the finite amount of energy that you have been allotted. [0:27:49.2] The danger of burning out in light of external pressures. [0:31:28.5] A lesson from Twitter on how to manage your online presence. [0:39:01.2] The difference between what you ought to do and you want to do. [0:41:29.1] The significance of your email inbox. [0:44:01.2] Digital detox, burnout prevention and taking a vacation for your business. [0:50:02.6] Escaping the feeling that your business is a house of cards. [0:53:54.9] Parting advice for making healthy decisions for you and your work. [0:57:30.2] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Ruth Miles — https://siliconflorist.com/2017/05/17/meet-ruth-miles-oregons-small-business-advocate/ Pinterest — https://pinterest.com/ Episode 279 — https://fizzleshow.fireside.fm/279 Knot Springs — https://www.knotsprings.com/ David Sedaris — https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/ The New Yorker — https://www.newyorker.com/ Fitbit — https://www.fitbit.com/ David Sedaris “Stepping Out” — https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/06/30/stepping-out-3 Terence McKenna — https://theunboundedspirit.com/73-mind-blowing-terence-mckenna-quotes/ Taylor Tomlinson — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6734866/ Sex and the City — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159206/ Corbett Barr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CorbettBarr Chase Reeves on Twitter — https://twitter.com/chase_reeves Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Web 2.0 Summit Speech — https://conferences.oreilly.com/web2expo/webexny2008/public/schedule/speaker/25309 Merlin Mann — http://www.merlinmann.com/ Inbox Zero — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9UjeTMb3Yk Sears — https://www.sears.com/ Tim Ferriss — https://tim.blog/ The 4-Hour Workweek — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/368593.The_4_Hour_Workweek Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce Fizzle Try 5 — http://fizzle.co/try5 Fizzle Project Management for Entrepreneurs — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/project-management-for-entrepreneurs Energizer Planning Method Episode — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/energizer-planning-method-get-year-back-track-fs215 Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ 15 Minute Weekly Planner —https://www.courageandclarity.com/plan/

 Episode 279: Launching A Course From Start To Finish In 2018 (FS279) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:16:02

Are you putting a lot of time and effort into making a course? Is no one buying it? Are you finding it challenging to figure out how to get it sold? Well look no further. We’re talking about how to actually get a course purchased. You make a course, you put this work together, it’s a thing that teaches someone how to unclog their own drains or how to live with more intention, how to earn revenue for their business using Facebook ads, how to consolidate all of their families memories onto media in the cloud or whatever it is. You can make a course on anything that people want to learn how to do. The big question is, How do you get people who want to learn how to do that to the page that sells the course with enough motivation and desire to actually purchase it? This is all super challenging stuff and doing that today is very different than doing that five years ago. On today’s episode we’re going to talk about is how would you build a buzz for a course in 2018 that could help you get some of those things sold. Today on the show we are joined by Steph Crowder who is actively launching her first big girl course. She’s done lots of group programs, lots of coaching and she’s been involved with Fizzle in every course we’ve made. She’s no stranger to making the courses but this is her first one in some ways. We also talk about having something that can be replicated and repeated and will work for a variety of different people and different situations versus basing it specifically to one individual. It’s having the right expectations going in and staying committed to the process throughout. Getting people excited and engaged and much more so be sure to tune in a get it all in this episode! Key Points From This Episode: Having the proper expectations and committing to the process. [0:08:13.0] The different values of transformation within a course. [0:12:00.0] Knowing whether a course is worth putting your time into. [0:17:00.0] Creating a course that adds value. [0:22:00.0] The meaning of real entrepreneurship. [0:25:25.0] Detaching from the outcome and setting good, better and best goals. [0:29:30.0] The importance of engagement. [0:33:50.0] Knowing your conversions and setting goals according. [0:35:19.0] Different ways of building buzz for your launch. [0:37:33.0] Giving your audience a reason to engage. [0:41:50.0] Deciding on what your freebie will be that plays toward your value prop. [0:45:30.0] Incorporating a variety of build buzz activities. [0:51:00.0] Pre sell your course and get people locked in. [0:53:30.0] Running workshops/webinars through launch week. [1:02:15.0] How inviting people to your activities gets them to take the next step. [1:10:00.0] Take advantage of success stories from customers and elevate them. [1:12:20.0] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Try 5 — https://fizzle.co/try5 Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Teachable — https://teachable.com/ Courage and Clarity Ep 102 — https://www.courageandclarity.com/podcast/ Amy Porterfield — https://www.amyporterfield.com/ Marie Forleo — https://www.marieforleo.com/ Crowdcast — https://www.crowdcast.io/ 6 Steps to Go From Crickets to Customers — https://www.crowdcast.io/e/6-steps-to-go-from-2/register 5 Minute Marketing Makeover — http://www.5minutemarketingmakeover.com/

 Episode 278: Are You Effective or Just Busy? | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:07:37

Are you always busy? Are you worried about how effective all this work is? Are you addicted to busyness and need help? We are here to help you separate the needless hustle from the essential work. It is not always about working smarter than harder, but it is vitally important that you stop chasing your tail and working up a sweat while not making enough progress. In this episode we talk about to do lists, goal setting, productivity and all the common grounds for growth measurement. A large part of the conversation is spent drawing out the intricacies of these relationships and how you can find your perfect balance of needs, ambitions and obligations to set your ideal goals. We also talk about affirmation, journalling, reducing attachment and much more so be sure to tune in a get it all in this massive episode! Key Points From This Episode: Choosing the right things from your to do list. [0:04:01.2] Effectiveness often includes busyness. [0:05:32.1] Reasons why we have methods and practices around productivity. [0:07:02.4] Winging it, freedom and the converse of over-organized systems. [0:09:57.2] Over-dedication to the to do list and a lack of perspective. [0:13:17.2] The Four Tendencies and using your own disposition to your advantage. [0:17:29.8] Learning to look out for yourself as an entrepreneur. [0:22:19.5] Prioritizing and managing your to do list according to growth and intuition. [0:25:11.3] How Chase manages his tendency to wing his way through work. [0:29:50.4] Relating your spiritual, emotional and professional goals. [0:39:01.2] The usefulness of journalling and affirmation in maintaining real goals. [0:42:57.1] Rolling with things as they come, all the way to a platform. [0:49:04.7] Exploring growth through the tension between our dreams and obligations. [0:53:24.9] Reducing damaging attachment to results. [0:56:02.2] Where to start when getting going on your goals. [1:02:32.7] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sezzle — https://sezzle.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce Fizzle Try 5 — http://fizzle.co/try5 Fizzle Project Management for Entrepreneurs — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/project-management-for-entrepreneurs Energizer Planning Method Episode — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/energizer-planning-method-get-year-back-track-fs215 Corbett Barr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CorbettBarr Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ 15 Minute Weekly Planner —https://www.courageandclarity.com/plan/ Fleet Feet — https://www.fleetfeet.com/ Gretchen Rubin — https://gretchenrubin.com/ The Four Tendencies — https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro/ Mister Miyagi — http://thekaratekid.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Miyagi Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Casey Neistat — https://www.caseyneistat.com/

 Episode 277: 7 Realistic Tactics For Building A Biz While Working (FS277) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:10:17

Are you trying to start a business while you still have a day job? Do you need more time to get your business going but just cannot find it? How can we manage this transition phase from 9 to 5 professional to self-employed badass? Today we are talking about making this challenging dynamic work for you. Steph is away on vacation so Corbett and Chase are tackling this issue head on and have a host of suggestions to make your double-life doubly beneficial! In this episode we’ll be unpacking just how important it can be to maintain a functioning work life while starting your own thing. We’ll also be looking at how different the lives of new entrepreneurs are to those of established ones. Chase and Corbett discuss the initial phases of trial and error and attacking these terrains with excitement and fearlessness. We also talk about finding exactly what your value is, chiseling out time within a busy schedule, managing energy levels, and fueling your work with passion. From there the discussion moves onto some concrete ideas and strategies for getting the ball rolling in the right direction. We cover your internal operating system, small tasks, removing vices, workplace related choices, and more. So for an inspiring chat on an almost indispensable stage of any digital entrepreneur’s journey, make sure to tune in and hear it all! Key Points From This Episode: The difference between building a business and maintaining an established one. [0:06:50.7] Why it is no longer necessary to raise financing as in the past. [0:09:31.4] Working smarter instead of harder according to your own needs. [0:14:18.2] Finding your way to your value and then packaging it. [0:17:42.8] Trying despite the challenges, lack of guarantees and the possibility of failure. [0:18:40.3] Making time and finding the energy to juggle all of your commitments. [0:21:58.1] Using your motivation and passion to fuel the fire of why you do this! [0:29:01.5] Choosing how you want to build your entrepreneurial house. [0:30:31.3] Doing what you know you have to in the way that you can. [0:36:58.1] Work about work, planning and reflection. [0:42:20.3] Objectives and Key Results (OKR) as an important framework. [0:44:26.2] Breaking down projects into small, accomplishable chunks. [0:47:40.6] Cutting out vices and making more time in your day. [0:53:30.6] Considering going part time with your current day job. [0:54:09.4] Looking for a different job that better suits the requirements for your business. [0:55:59.2] Relying on a partner or spouse for income and security for a period. [01:00:58.3] Hiring a coach or joining a mastermind group. [01:04:49.3] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Fizzle Try 5 — http://fizzle.co/try5 Fizzle Project Management for Entrepreneurs — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/project-management-for-entrepreneurs HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce Corbett Barr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CorbettBarr Two Set Violin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/TwoSetViolin Pachabel’s Canon in C(hicken) — https://twitter.com/TwoSetViolin/status/1018520345769177090 Pat Flynn — https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Pamela Slim — https://pamelaslim.com/ Amy Porterfield — https://www.amyporterfield.com/ Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Chase Reeves Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmadtJlpo-e2wnBOEgLvj1A I Hope You Dance — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-Z1YwaOiw Jesus Take the Wheel — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lydBPm2KRaU Joseph Campbell — https://www.jcf.org/about-joseph-campbell/ Alan Watts — https://www.brainpickings.org/tag/alan-watts/

 How a Group Program Might be the Right Next Step for Your Business (And How to do One!) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 53:54

Are you looking to take your small business up a few notches? Does the idea of hosting fully grown online courses seem a little too daunting for where you are right now? Is there an intermediate step you can take to continue your progress? Here at Fizzle we think the idea of a group program is the perfect way to take you to that next level. Although this format can take a few different forms, the basic idea remains quite simple and can be carried out without too much intensive organization and heavy inputs. In this episode we’ll be talking about exactly what a group program can be and how it can help you and your business. Steph has been implementing group programs to great success and as such will be expanding on the ideas for all of our listening pleasure! We also talk about the benefits this model can offer, potential pitfalls, preparation and avoiding the ‘experts dilemma’. We see the group program framework as offering multifaceted positives to any growing business and we finish by emphasizing the way in which it can crystalize your value offer and propel your company forward. For an essential and currently trending conversation be sure to tune in and get it all! Key Points From This Episode: The intermediate step up to the big leagues. [0:05:30.2] Why group programs might be a new big trend in business. [0:08:20.5] The three options for entrepreneurs dealing with information. [0:10:09.1] How group programs sit perfectly between the two other options. [0:15:26.5] Some examples from Steph’s experiences running group programs. [0:18:57.2] Immediate benefits from adopting this model for your business. [0:23:01.1] The level of expertise needed for pitching yourself in this way. [0:26:29.7] Balancing teaching and participant interaction during a group call. [0:30:38.0] Possible mistakes when starting your own group program for the first time. [0:39:55.8] Assessing your material and preparation for hosting a call. [0:45:25.6] Understanding the value you offer to prospective clients. [0:48:08.3] Avoiding the ‘experts dilemma’ and packaging a transformation. [0:50:20.2] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Sezzle — https://sezzle.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Motherbirth — https://motherbirth.co/ Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ PayPal — https://www.paypal.com/ Storybrand — https://storybrand.com/ Crickets to Customers — http://cricketstocustomers.com/

 Episode 275: Motherbirth with Mellisa Reeves (FS275) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:01:43

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/275 Have you been waiting to hear more about Chase’s better half’s business? What exactly is Motherbirth and how did Mellisa Reeves go about starting her company? This episode is all about Mellisa and the business she started centering around helping and fostering meaningful maternal dialogues. Mellisa is here today, talking to Chase and unpacking her journey before and after launching her own company. We discuss the inspiration behind her work, her job in real estate before branching out and the ideas and values that are the foundation of what she does. A big takeaway from the episode is the idea of the slow-burn approach and Chase and Mellisa really flesh out this great concept. We also talk about charging for a service aimed at people in pain, self-awareness, content creation and getting away from the information overload. So for all this and more, join Mellisa and Chase for an extra special episode! Key Points From This Episode: • Some information on what Motherbirth is about. [0:05:40.2] • The reasons that underpin Mellisa’s work with her company and podcast. [0:07:52.6] • Turning a passion into a profit and balancing the pressure. [0:10:56.2] • Gauging your own inner compass of connection to what is most important. [0:14:02.1] • The concept of slow-burn progress and the sustainability it provides. [0:17:44.6] • A lesson we can all learn from bacteria! [0:22:20.3] • The catalyzing factors in developing the Motherbirth course. [0:31:20.6] • What sparked the idea of Mellisa’s motherhood coaching. [0:32:21.4] • Making peace with charging people who are in pain. [0:38:29.3] • The first steps in developing the group coaching and course. [0:40:01.2] • The way Mellisa managed creating the content for each week of her course. [0:46:30.8] • The technical skills that Mellisa picked up along the way. [0:49:25.9] • Avoiding the entrepreneurial inclination to fiddle endlessly. [0:52:39.6] • Why this process of fiddling is so enticing. [0:55:39.6] • Mellisa’s policy on lessening the amount of unhealthy kinds of information. [0:57:59.6] • And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle • HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle • Sezzle — https://sezzle.com/fizzle • Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ • Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit • Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals • Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web • Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal • Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity • Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce • ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit • Motherbirth — https://motherbirth.co/ • Motherbirth Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/motherbirth.co/ • Motherbirth Course — https://motherbirth.co/trust-your-body-again • Alan Watts — http://www.alanwatts.org/ • Joe Rogan — https://www.joerogan.com/ • Final Cut Pro — https://www.apple.com/lae/final-cut-pro/ • Tim Ferriss — https://tim.blog/

 Episode 274: What You Need to Know About IGTV That No One Else is Talking About (FS274) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:06:08

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/274 How do successful entrepreneurs make the right decision? How should business owners approach the latest technological innovation or social media platform? How can we ensure the maximum value from the time and money we invest in new directions? With IGTV just launching recently, it is easy to feel excited or daunted by another avenue that you and your business could be utilizing. But that does not mean that you should necessarily be pouring yourself into yet another platform and marketing strategy without question. In this episode we tackle the idea of making clever decisions that suit you and your business, through the lens of the latest trends and social media options. We are not sure if you should dive into IGTV, but we can help you answer that and other questions for yourself! We also talk about finding ways to make decisions from a place of security and inspiration rather than fear and anxiety, the three dangers of moving into a new area in your business and how to go about improving your decision making process. So for all your entrepreneurial needs, questions and aspirations, be sure to tune in as we help you level up! *Key Points From This Episode: * Common baseline states of stress and anxiety. [0:06:45.1] The relationship between the world you inhabit and anxiety levels. [0:10:26.6] The launch of IGTV and what this new format offers. [0:12:12.3] The cycle of new platforms and what it means to be an early adopter. [0:14:56.7] How to live in the now in your business. [0:17:19.3] The three dangers that arise with new platforms [0:20:40.1] Deflating feelings related to the arrival of a new avenue of social media. [0:23:31.4] Wasting time staying the course to no result. [0:25:29.3] Missing out on good ideas through fear and doubt. [0:28:01.5] Distinguishing signals and the outcomes of our decisions. [0:32:03.7] Maintaining your self-esteem and belief through failure. [0:36:52.4] Creating a framework to make decisions for your business. [0:40:03.3] The downside of being too focussed and missing opportunities through this. [0:41:07.4] The dynamic of going all in on a new strategy or platform. [0:47:03.2] Analysis paralysis and learning to make decisions! [0:55:20.7] The easiest way to make a decision using a pros and cons list. [0:58:09.7] Allowing yourself to make a decision despite the dangers. [1:03:13.7] And much more! *Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: * Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Sezzle — https://sezzle.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Courage and Clarity Podcast — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Chase Reeves Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmadtJlpo-e2wnBOEgLvj1A Goat Yoga — https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/25/inside-the-original-goat-yoga-business.html Amy Porterfield — http://www.amyporterfield.com/ Pat Flynn — https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Social Media Examiner — https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/ Chris Ducker — https://www.chrisducker.com/ Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Anchor — https://anchor.fm/ Soundcloud — https://soundcloud.com/ Periscope — https://www.pscp.tv/ MeerKAT — http://www.ska.ac.za/science-engineering/meerkat/ Vine — https://vine.co/ Peter Gabriel — http://petergabriel.com/ Sliding Doors — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120148/ Bitcoin — https://blockchain.info/fr/wallet/ Logan Paul — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8rbF3g2AMX70yOd8vqIZg David Allen — https://gettingthingsdone.com/

 Episode 273: So You Launch Something, Now What? (FS273) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 47:04

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/273 Have you launched a minimum viable product for your business? What exactly qualifies as and defines a minimum viable product? What are the questions you need to ask yourself during the process? A minimum viable product or MVP is one of the most established ways of getting a new business off the ground. By design, the framework allows a business owner to start small and get the most out of this production process. We at Fizzle are all in for MVPs, but how to pull them off to your best benefit, you ask? In this episode, we are tackling that exact question and helping you unpack how to create, deliver and promote your MVP. This means research, ideas, production and follow-through, we cover it all! We also talk about some helpful examples of minimum viable products and what these show us in terms of pre-game and follow up, notably emphasizing the longevity that is possible with an MVP. Remember, once it is launched it is not necessarily on to the next thing! So for all you entrepreneurs out there, young and old, seasoned or fresh, gather round as we break it down! Key Points From This Episode: Looking at different minimum viable products across industries and markets. [0:06:38.1] The opportunity that MVPs offer your business. [0:08:51.3] Chase’s example of an MVP from his wife Mellisa’s business. [0:10:31.2] Reflecting on Mellisa’s strategy and the usefulness of pre-selling . [0:15:25.6] What comes after you have completed your MVP? [0:21:10.6] Doubling down on what you already have in your business. [0:24:20.4] Why you do not always have to ask ‘what’s next’ immediately. [0:29:01.3] What else to pursue after launching your MVP and your season of promotion. [0:31:02.5] Using an MVP primarily as a mechanism for customer feedback. [0:34:10.2] The actual launch of an MVP and assessing its success. [0:36:47.2] Compiling the qualitative and quantitative data that an MVP launch offers. [0:39:40.8] The initial step, where the rubber hits the road! [0:43:40.5] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Womb & Hearth — http://wombandhearth.com/ Amy Porterfield — http://www.amyporterfield.com/ Courage and Clarity Podcast — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Slack — https://slack.com/

 Episode 272: Entrepreneurs And Mental Health - We Need To Talk (FS272) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 58:05

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/272 Do you struggle with self-doubt and depression? How do you relate to the news of Anthony Bourdain’s death? How does your work and ambition influence your mental state? As entrepreneurs we are constantly struggling within ourselves - it is part of the calling. With what feels like more and more frequent news of high-profile suicides or overdoses, the topic of depression is becoming a bigger part of the conversation everyday. The conversation is an indispensable one. In this episode, we tackle this sensitive but necessary discussion from the viewpoint of business owners, but really look at in a way that is relatable for almost anyone. The team discusses their own struggles and experiences of depression and then go on to unpack some of the ways they each manage these challenges. We also talk about belonging and acceptance, exercise and diet and affirmation, all simple ways to give yourself a foot up. This is one of the least business-centered episodes of the show, but we promise it is not one to miss! Key Points From This Episode: The constant and rising amount of high profile suicides. [0:04:32.2] The unfulfilling nature of success and having it all. [0:08:17.7] Why money and freedom do not equal happiness. [0:13:12.1] Chase’s own strategies for managing depression. [0:15:25.8] Belonging, acceptance and practice as a way to combat the demons.  [0:20:32.4] Tweaking, trimming and tending your bonsai tree. [0:25:11.2] The different levels of depression and seeking serious help. [0:29:16.1] Taking responsibility for your day to day mental health. [0:32:28.8] The value of exercise and diet as personal tools. [0:36:10.5] Practicing affirmations as a way to release the pressure. [0:37:20.5] Increased public dialogue and proactive approaches to depression. [0:44:40.4] Putting down the things that make you feel trapped. [0:51:15.3] Accepting our blessings and doing the hard work. [0:53:50.2] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook — https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Courage and Clarity Podcast — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Anthony Bourdain — http://www.anthonybourdain.net/ Kate Spade — https://www.katespade.com/ Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Casey Neistat — https://www.caseyneistat.com/ Ellen Degeneres — https://www.ellentube.com/ Eddie Murphy — http://www.kennedy-center.org/artist/A227047 Joe Rogan — https://www.joerogan.com/ Robin Williams — https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/robin-williams-death-biography-dave-itzkoff-excerpt Dave Pell — https://nextdraft.com/ Jim Carrey Interview — http://the-talks.com/interview/jim-carrey/ Brené Brown — https://brenebrown.com/ Braving the Wilderness — https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848 Karate Kid Part ll. — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091326/ Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website — https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number — 1-800-273-8255 Heal Your Body — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/270435.Heal_Your_Body Louise Hay — https://www.louisehay.com/

 Episode 271: One Calendar Tip To Help You Stay Positive, Creative And Engaged In Your Business (FS271) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 49:34

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/271 Do you struggle to fit in all your commitments? Is your calendar getting the better of you? Does your schedule make you want to run away from it? As entrepreneurs we have to manage our time - it is one of the constants in the game. As business owners the open ended nature to our time can be daunting, especially when there is usually so much you could be doing! In this episode, we talk about a new way to look at your schedule and organize your calendar. By thematizing your day or week you can save loads of time and energy. It is a system that we at Fizzle all use to varying degrees and is flexible enough that you can tailor it to your own needs perfectly. Here on the show today we are joined by Mike Vardy to help us unpack these concepts of time blocking and calendar themes. Mike is a productivity expert and coach who has built a career around improving the systems we use to get things done. We also talk about splitting your days and weeks into ‘A’ and ‘B’ categories, the disastrous effects that bad planning can have, transition times, and using your schedule to guide your calendar. So if you would like to up your productivity massively, decrease stress and just make your whole life better, we guarantee this is an episode you are going to want to check out! Key Points From This Episode: Steph’s implementation of ‘A’ and ‘B’ weeks with her own business. [0:05:46.7] The negligence of planning and the later effects of this. [0:09:26.3] Slowing down and taking control of your schedule. [0:12:01.2] How to space out your transitions from different work modes. [0:13:11.4] Defining your days and weeks and including things other than work. [0:18:19.6] Using time blocking and creating a framework for theming your week. [0:22:12.8] Working backwards naturally from certainties and obligations. [0:25:41.6] The theory behind why batching and theming is beneficial. [0:28:50.4] Taking control of your life and getting worked by your calendar in the right way. [0:38:04.2] Letting your monthly or weekly themes guide and focus your days. [0:40:23.1] Reclaiming a week that is getting the better of you. [0:43:39.4] And much more! Tweetables: “If you don’t own your calendar, your calendar will own you.” — @Fizzle [0:09:02.5] “Dude you already have goals, we just need to discover what they are!” — @Fizzle [0:27:44.7] “The calendar is just a grid, that’s all it is. It is something you need to leverage.” — @Productivityist [0:29:56.9] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook - https://www.honeybook.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Mike Vardy — https://productivityist.com/ Courage and Clarity Podcast — https://www.courageandclarity.com/ Jim Rohn — https://www.success.com/profile/jim-rohn Asana — https://asana.com/ OmniFocus — https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus Ken Burns’ Jazz Series — http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jazz/home/ Flow — https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202/ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi — https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/ The Five Minute Journal — https://www.amazon.com/Five-Minute-Journal-Happier-Minutes/dp/0991846206 The Gift — https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Creative-Spirit-Transforms-World/dp/1841959936

 Episode 270: How to Obtain & Deliver Great Speaking Gigs (FS270) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 54:05

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/270 Are you looking to book some amazing speaking gigs? Do you feel like to really level up in your business, speaking at events is essential? How do we go about getting into the game? Here at Fizzle we have all felt the pull and experienced the benefit of getting on stage and sharing what we do and who we are. There are reasons why speaking and presenting have such a high reputation in the entrepreneurial world! In this episode, we are going help you reach that next stage in your career, where you are one step closer to landing and delivering that inspiring speech at your ideal event. We’ll be looking at the ways in which you can approach securing these opportunities and then unpacking some tips and techniques to sharpen your presentation skills until they are razor sharp! We also talk about finding your own niche in the market and choosing the approach that suits your ambitions. We cover some ideas for getting over nervousness and anxiety and also give a few examples of potential frameworks to use for your speeches. So if this a goal in which you would like to take the next step, come with us as we give you the low down on the game of speaking! Key Points From This Episode: Why speaking is such a common goal for entrepreneurs. [0:04:01.2] The sacrifices and commitments that are a requirement of giving talks. [0:08:08.3] Landing speaking gigs through networking and relationships. [0:16:40.5] The active approaches to getting more speaking opportunities. [0:23:48.8] Pitching the result as a promotion strategy. [0:27:50.1] Starting with the transformation to jumpstart your game plan. [0:32:55.4] Small beginnings can grow to big successes. [0:34:01.9] Introducing, expanding and summarizing as a simple framework. [0:38:58.2] Putting yourself into the shoes of your ideal listener. [0:43:22.1] Using teaching as a tool for persuasion. [0:46:58.7] Recording yourself as a preparatory technique. [0:49:46.4] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle HoneyBook - https://www.honeybook.com/ Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — http://fizzle.co/convertkit 99U Conference — https://99u.adobe.com/ ConvertKit Conference — https://conference.convertkit.com/ World Domination Summit — https://worlddominationsummit.com/ Amanda Boleyn — http://shediditherwaypodcast.com/amandaboleyn/ She Did It Her Way — http://shediditherwaypodcast.com/ Tony Robbins — https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Oprah — http://www.oprah.com/index.html Rob Bell — https://robbell.com/ Resonate — https://www.amazon.com/Resonate-Present-Stories-Transform-Audiences/dp/0470632011 Nancy Duarte — https://www.duarte.com/ Steve Jobs — https://allaboutstevejobs.com/

 Episode 269: Conferences vs Retreats: Which is Right For Your Business? (FS269) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 1:00:09

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/269 Have you been wondering about attending a conference? Have you been to a bunch of conferences before? What were the outcomes of these past experiences and what can you hope for in the future? Today we are talking conferences, retreats, gatherings, meet-ups and networking. With the huge amount of events of this nature taking place all the time, how do we choose which one to go to? And how should we approach them? In this episode, the team give you an insightful dive into the mechanics of the conference as well as sharing some personal tips for the best experience. There is a whole world of opportunity awaiting you at the right event if you have the correct strategy and attitude! We also talk about the time Chase and Corbett met at a conference, the latest incarnations of the conference format, finding your tribe and Chase’s very own concept of ‘third tier networking’. So for all the entrepreneurs ready to make a great connection, learn an important lesson and get your business out into the public, this is an episode tailor-made for you! Tune in as we break it down! Key Points From This Episode: The story of how Chase and Corbett met at The Blog World Conference. [0:05:31.3] The difference between virtual meetings and those in person. [0:09:46.2] The new avenue of conferences: the small retreat. [0:14:55.9] Attitudes and skills for a successful time at conferences. [0:19:40.6] Initial and subsequent reasons for attending events. [0:21:14.2] Finding and interacting with your tribe. [0:25:10.1] Open-heartedness and commitment to the process of networking. [0:26:54.4] Chase’s concept of ‘third tier networking’. [0:29:01.4] Some tips to making connections and first impressions with the right people. [0:32:39.5] Comparing events of different sizes and the pros and cons of each. [0:35:39.6] The absolutely vital elements of gatherings such as retreats and conferences. [0:45:01.2] Connections, visibility and opportunity. [0:52:23.9] Getting the most out of non-conference environments in daily life. [0:57:10.8] And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: DISCOUNT ON CONVERT KIT CONFERENCE: enter code “fizzle” for $50 off https://conference.convertkit.com/ Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity Fizzle Craft + Commerce — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/craft-commerce ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit Blog World — http://www.blogworld.com/ New Media — http://nmxlive.com/2016-lv/ Derek Halpern — https://socialtriggers.com/ Pat Flynn — https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Skype — https://www.skype.com/en/ Fernet — https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/12/fernet-the-best-liquor-youre-still-not-yet-drinking/250381/ World Domination Summit — https://worlddominationsummit.com/ Craft + Commerce Conference — https://conference.convertkit.com/ Leadpages Conference — https://www.leadpages.net/blog/announcement-were-hosting-our-very-first-conference-and-you-get-to-create-it/ Tribe Conference — https://tribeconference.com/ Zoom — https://zoom.us/ Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Tony Robbins — https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Seth Godin — http://sethgodin.strikingly.com/ Elizabeth Gilbert — https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ Big Magic — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic Rob Bell — https://robbell.com/ Ellen Degeneres — https://www.ellentube.com/ Jay Z — http://lifeandtimes.com/ Chris Ducker — http://www.chrisducker.com/ Marie Forleo — https://www.marieforleo.com/ Matt Giovanisci — https://www.moneylab.co/poo Matt Giovanisci Video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_06MCOcdvo Nathan Barry — http://nathanbarry.com/ MicroConf — https://www.microconf.com/ Steven Pressfield — https://stevenpressfield.com/ The War of Art — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1319.The_War_of_Art

 Episode 268: How to Build The Biz of Your Dreams in 10 Hours A Week (FS268) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 55:26

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/268 Are you constantly running up against limitations? Do you feel like you would be able to conquer the world if you just had more time or energy? Can our limitations actually help us find our way to a successful business? Here at Fizzle, we are well aware that most entrepreneurs face a host of limitations, whether it is capital, time, support or something else. Chances are you do not have an infinite amount of everything! In this episode, we discuss how to address this potential problem and embrace it as a source of inspiration. We believe it is possible to use those areas in which you are limited as a guiding star to steer your ship to a shore of success. We also talk about the ubiquity of limitations in all areas of life, how to bypass some of the obvious hindrances and three steps towards conquering these hazards. So if you want to correct your course and stop your ship from constantly blowing off course, listen up because we have you covered. Key Points From This Episode: Is ten hours a week enough to build your business? [0:03:19.6] Reminding ourselves that we all have limitations, forever! [0:06:24.4] The feeling of futility when trying to squeeze in work on your business. [0:08:08.2] Acknowledging your limitations and moving on productively. [0:12:39.7] The team’s own sets of early limitations. [0:15:03.1] Steady progress is what matters above all else. [0:18:50.5] The positive side and encouraging force of limitations. [0:22:20.9] Time, mindset and focus as the essential triangle. [0:26:20.6] Getting a handle on your time and creating blocks for your business. [0:26:50.3] Creating allies within your family and partners. [0:29:12.2] Fostering the correct mindset for productivity [0:32:29.6] Entrepreneurship as an extended mind game you play with yourself. [0:36:56.4] Maintaining focus and doing away with time wasting. [0:43:21.4] Steph’s 15 Minute Planner Method! [0:45:21.6] The difficulty in knowing what is important to your business. [0:49:12.4] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle Fizzle — https://fizzle.co/ Fizzle Toolkit — https://fizzle.co/toolkit Fizzle Goals Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/goals Fizzle 80/20 Copywriting Guide — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web Fizzle Journaling Course — https://fizzle.co/courses/journal Fizzle Roadmap - https://fizzle.co/sparkline/small-business-roadmap-1-clarity ConvertKit — https://convertkit.com/partner/fizzle Princess Bride — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/ Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/ Guy Fieri — http://www.guyfieri.com/ Iron Chef — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/iron-chef-america Keynote — https://www.apple.com/lae/keynote/ Courage and Clarity — https://www.courageandclarity.com The 15 Minute Weekly Planner — https://www.courageandclarity.com/plan

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