Screw The Nine to Five

Victim mentality. It's something most people think they don't have, but when you dig deep enough, you find out it's quite the opposite. All victims conduct the exact same 3 behaviors which we're revealing in this episode. Each of which should be avoided at all costs if you want to go on and build a profitable business. Listen in to find out which (if any) of these behaviors you find yourself doing from time to time and how to avoid them.

People. The biggest wildcard when it comes to growing a business. If you truly want to build a business beyond a million dollars in annual revenue, you have to master the task of managing people. In this episode, we're answering a question from Kat Jarmin who asks, "Do you have any tips for when it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with team members?" Listen in as we discuss how we have (and avoid) difficult conversations with members of our team.

Here's the thing. I can't tell you how many people come up to us and say "if I could just get to 6-figures, I'd be fine". In fact, that exact statement is the reason why they're unable to hit 6-figures in their business. This is a must-listen episode for you! By the end, you'll know exactly why you haven't hit 6-figures yet and have the tools you need to finally get there, and get there FAST! Show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/get-to-six-figures

In celebration of #GiveSomethingAwayDay, we're discussing a simple way of incorporating charitable donations into your business. Now here's the thing. We believe that business in itself is all about serving. Still, being in a privileged position, it's an amazing thing to be able to share a little of what you earn with others in a less fortunate position. Listen in to find out a simple way to incorporate the act of giving into your life and business, even if you feel like you don't have a lot to give away.

Today we're celebrating #NationalSimplicityDay Why is it that when a business starts, it starts out simple, but then over time, most business owners feel compelled to make it complicated? In fact, it's quite the opposite. The bigger the business, the more moving parts there are, therefore it HAS to stay simple in order for it to operate. Listen in as we break down the 3 tools we use to share information and communicate with our team, without spending all day glued to a computer screen.

Profit. It's something every. single. freakin'. entrepreneur wants more of, am I right? And yet, so many of us struggle to increase our profit margins without adding more onto our already full plates. Well, today that's about to change because our guest, Sandra Grahame is revealing 3 dead-simple tweaks you can make in your business that will amp up your profits, without having to create new offers, get more customers or add any more tasks to your already full to-do list!

In this episode, we reveal an alternative approach to thinking positively. It's called power thinking and the goal is to get your mind to a neutral position. That way, you can start to naturally become a more positive person. Listen in to find out 3 simple steps to incorporating power thinking into your every day life.

We must get this question at least 5 times a week, "what are the books you're reading right now?" Lately we've been focusing heavily on mastering the important subject of wealth. Listen in to find out what books we're reading on wealth and why we keep reading and listening to the same books over and over again.

If you follow us, you'll know that last year we closed down our $300k a year membership site. It was a bold move and we completely shifted our business model to go all in on affiliate marketing. Of course you never know what's going to happen when you make a huge pivot like this. As it stands, right now we're on track to match or even beat last years revenue, however this isn't the important thing. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/biggest-lessons

Let's face it, shiny objects are a real thing, especially when you're first starting out. The word "pivot" is also used a lot as well! So what's the difference between getting caught up in a shiny object vs pivoting your business for a reason? You'll have to click play to find out more.

Here's the truth: we entrepreneurs have big dreams and goals for our business and life. And yet so many of us get caught up in the "how" thinking we need to take all this BIG sexy action in order to get what we want and it couldn't be further from the truth. Here's the thing though, big dreams aren't realized through big action. Big dreams are achieved by taking small, consistent, incremental steps that stack upon each other to build unstoppable momentum. But how do you do that? Tune in to find out.

What ACTUALLY happens if you choose the wrong niche? Some people say it doesn't matter that much as long as you're a hard worker, while others suggest making sure you get it right before you start taking action. In this episode, we brought on James Wedmore, founder of Business By Design to talk about how to nail your niche right from the beginning. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/nail-your-niche

Most people don't have a problem with commitment, they have a problem with over-commitment! In this episode, find out why overcommitting could be causing overwhelm. Plus a simple strategy to help you decide what you CAN commit to so that you actually follow through.

We're answering a question from a listener who asks, "I’ve had a business for a year but I’ve realized I don’t like it and I don’t think I want to be an entrepreneur....but I want to work online and have freedom — what would you suggest for someone like me?"

What if the first business you start happens to be the wrong business for you? We see this go down all the time and it's one of the biggest reasons why new entrepreneurs fail. In this episode, Jill chats with Ryan Levesque from ASK Method who is a master at helping people choose the right business model for them. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/choose-the-right-business