The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning

For some of us, if you are in the speaking/coaching industry especially, November and December are the low months traditionally. Today, this episode is all about how to maximize the down time. These are all strategies I use or have used in the past to either gain extra income, cash flow, or leverage the down time for extra value. Pick one or two to implement and let me know your experience by contacting me through social media. (Details Below) Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Welcome to a special edition of Interview Friday dropping to you on Black Friday. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday and the theme of gratitude, I wanted to bring on the perfect guest that epitomizes these sentiments. Today, we are joined by Moneeka Sawyer. Moneeka is a real estate investor, a best-selling author, and the host of the hit podcast "Real Estate Investing for Women" which is a top ranked show on iTunes. Moneeka is the author of the book "Choose Bliss" and she has created a life filled with bliss and gratitude. In her life, she turned $10,000 into over $2 million dollars by working only five to ten hours per week with very little stress. She has been featured on CBS News, ABC, NBC, Fox, and the CW. She's also a personal friend, a client, and a bit of a mentor in regards to podcasting. You are going to love this interview with Moneeka Sawyer. Listen to the "Real Estate Investing for Women" podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-investing-for-women/id1348780221?mt=2 Visit Moneeka's website and get her book at: http://coreblisslife.com/ To see Moneeka's business trajectory, journey, and strategy, go to: http://blissfulinvestor.com/ Connect with Moneeka on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneekaSawyer Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneekasawyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneekasawyer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneeka-sawyer-4561145/ As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

How do you know what you like? How do you know what you're passionate about? There's a lot of talk about what you're gifted at and what you should be doing with your life, but there's talk about finding your passion and doing what you love.  For some people, this may be easy for them to identify. For others, it doesn't' come naturally. Look at your current lifestyle and evaluate what you do in your life for your off time, your down time, and your fun time. In this episode, Matt Brauning will discuss three keys to uncover what you are passionate about. It's an interesting discussion and you will receive a lot of value from the information. Please reach out with any comments or questions and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Do you have a success story from implementing something you learned on the show? Contact us and let us know. We may share your story on the show. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Welcome to another edition of Interview Friday on The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning. In today's episode, Matt sits down with Jade Molina, an educator, speaker, coach, and fellow podcast host. Jade is the spiritual director for Oaks Christian School which is one of the nationally recognized preparatory school in southern California and he has spent a lot of time building up today's youth in faith, character, and strength. Jade also has a sports background. He has previously served as the physical readiness training director for the United States Navy, he was a Master Instructor for The National Academy of Sports Medicine, he was director for a top 100 health club, and he worked as a performance consultant on the hit ABC TV show, "Dancing with the Stars." Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a military vet, business owner, teacher, fitness coach, pastor, and youth leader, he has become a powerful leader and influencer in both his residential and business communities. Jade has been featured on ABC, "Men of Growth," "Men of Fitness," and the Walt Disney Animation Studio. He also appeared in the short films "Man's Epidemic" and "The Journey of Manhood."  In this interview, you will hear a bit of Jade's personal journey and he will share the four F's of fitness for success in health and life. It's a great interview so listen in. Catch Jade Molina's podcast which is put on by the Men of Growth network and is titled "Grow or Die." Listen to the "Grow or Die Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-or-die-podcast-faith-fitness-family-finances-personal/id1291771350?mt=2 Visit Jade Molina's website: https://www.jademolina.com/ Connect with Jade on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jade.molina.12764 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jademolina7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jademolina7/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGuY37ATutUKsMFesv4Rlw As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Does procrastination get in the way of your success? Today's podcast episode will address the issue of procrastination and provide you with 5 hacks to stop procrastinating and start taking control of your life. Matt Brauning will share these 5 hacks and describe the origins of procrastination and how to best address it. As a Master NLP Trainer and Coach, Matt frequently helps clients to overcome procrastination and has identified these 5 hacks from his experience working with thousands of clients. Rather than hiring Matt for private coaching, listen to these 5 hacks for free, write down your key takeaways on a whole page each, and enjoy the show. Get ready to take action. Please reach out with any comments or questions and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Do you have a success story from implementing something you learned on the show? Contact us and let us know. We may share your story on the show. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Matt Brauning sits down for a special interview with Tom Nardone, the "Millionaire Mailman" who successfully transitioned from working as a 19 year old Post Office mailman to a real estate millionaire. Tom has now bought over 250 properties, and he truly lives the American dream. He has been featured on Good Morning America, CNBC's Power Lunch, and The Cash Flow Show.  Tom now spends his time working with and mentoring students who have rental properties and helping them with the challenges that tenants can give property owners. He works with both new students and experienced students in negotiating with sellers whether face-to-face or over the phone.  He is the co-author of the book, "Secrets of the Real Estate Millionaires," and he has created and written manuals for several real estate info products. If you would like to get his ebook, "How to Make $10,000 Wholesaling and Flipping Houses in 90 Days or Less," follow the instructions in bold below. Text the word "mailman" to 31996 to get your FREE BOOK You will receive Tom Nardone's "How to Make $10,000 Wholesaling and Flipping Houses in 90 Days or Less" when you text "mailman" to the phone number 31996. This is an incredible interview and you are going to learn a ton from Tom Nardone whether you are in real estate or not. Enjoy! Connect with Tom Nardone on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomRNardone Twitter: https://twitter.com/gethugechecks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomnardone/ As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Welcome to Episode #79 of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast with Matt Brauning.  In this episode, we are joined by the illustrious Mike Begala who presently serves as the head NLP trainer and coach for Evolution Seminars and has a history of 20+ years working in the corporate consulting space. Some of the companies Mike has worked with include FedEx, Allergan, the US Army, and more. Mike and I go deep and discuss the differences between overwhelm and stress in daily life. We talk about what exactly makes up these emotions, how to handle them, and how they show up in the life of a leader. This is the second podcast interview with Mike Begala and there are some amazing nuggets of wisdom that I encourage all of you to take to heart. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media.   Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Matt Brauning sits down for a special interview with Ivy Slater, a success coach, life coach, speaker, author, and podcast host. Ivy is the owner and CEO of Slater Success Coaching where she is dedicated to helping women business owners to achieve success on their own terms while also creating the life they want to live. Ivy previously owned and operated Slater Graphics, a 7-figure printing business that ran out of New York City. She successfully built this business in a male dominated industry by creating her niche market of women buyers in publishing. Some of her clients have included W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, New York Magazine, Advertising Age, Town & Country, and Men's Health. Additionally, she works with private clients, runs mastermind group intensives, and speaks publicly as well as in corporate settings. She is also the host of the hit podcast, Her Success Story, where she interviews gutsy business women about their journey towards success. This is an incredible interview and you are going to learn a ton from Ivy Slater. Enjoy! Want to connect with Ivy and learn more? Visit Ivy's website at http://slatersuccesscoaching.com/ Purchase Ivy's Book, Conquering Your Fear of Money: A Woman's Guide to Business Success, with the link below:  https://rt131.infusionsoft.app/app/manageCart/showManageOrder?cookieUUID=d7d74bc8-fe4c-44d8-af63-08e072c7a235 Connect with Ivy on her social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauning Instagram: @mattbrauning Twitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt discusses the conflict that occurs when personal dramas come up against business success and how dramas always win. The fact is that dramas tend to create more urgency, stir up strong emotive power, and ultimately have greater mental impact.Luckily, there are 3 keys that you can develop which will help you to eliminate drama from your life and business. In a nutshell, the three keys to eliminate drama are to confront it, eliminate it, and systemize it. When you listen to this episode, Matt will break down these three keys in full detail.    It's great content so listen in, take some notes, and enjoy the show. Please reach out with any comments or questions and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Special guest Cindy Schulson sits down with Matt Brauning for interview Friday on this episode of The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast. Cindy is a marketing expert and the founder of the company "Marketing From Within." Before becoming an entrepreneur, she earned an MBA from the University of Michigan in both Marketing and International Business. Cindy previously worked in Strategic Communications with major companies such as CocaCola and Visa. She now works with coaches, consultants, and service professionals to transform their brilliance into authentic messaging and multiple streams of income. Cindy teaches her clients how to market with heart rather than hype. In this interview, Cindy will share about her past and how she got started in the world of marketing. She will also share about her experience working with big companies and what lessons entrepreneurs can take from it. It's a great interview and you will love the heart and message behind her story.Want to connect with Cindy and learn more?Access Cindy's Free Training on Messaging: http://yourmagneticmessage.comVisit Cindy's website at https://marketingfromwithin.com/Connect with Cindy on her social media accounts:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindysCommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyschulson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cindyschulsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyschulson/As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Sometimes, it's easy to forget that the number one marketing strategy is to provide customers with quality. When you simply provide a quality product or service, it is by far the best thing that any entrepreneur or company can do for their business.  In this episode of The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur, Matt Brauning discusses the foundations of marketing and why getting back to basics can sometimes be the best way to reach success. During this session, Matt will discuss the concept of quality marketing in detail and he will provide three easy steps that will allow any entrepreneur to market through quality. Simply put, quality marketing is the new path to creating referral business.  Listen in, take some notes, and enjoy the show. Please reach out with any comments or questions and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Today on Interview Friday, Matt Brauning sits down with special guest, Sharla Jacobs, the co-founder of Thrive Academy, and a master at teaching the art of attracting clients.  Sharla co-founded Thrive Academy along with her husband, Jesse Koran, where they have taught more than 50,000 coaches, holistic practitioners, and business owners from all over the world how to attract more clients. Together, this duo is known as two of the leading authorities in getting entrepreneurs to their first $10,000 month even when they have very low confidence. Thrive Academy clients have collectively earned over 100 million dollars and Jesse and Sharla continue to transform the lives of students that attend their workshops. In this episode, Matt and Sharla go deep on the subject of attracting clients without beings salesy. She will discuss exactly what this means and will also share about the origin of the Thrive Academy brand. It's an incredible and inspiring interview that you're going to love. Get "The Art of Attracting Clients" ebook for totally FREE. Visit the link below to claim your gift today: https://www.giftfromthrive.com/matt When you visit this site, you will also have the opportunity to apply for a free scholarship to attend the Thrive Academy live event, The Client Attraction Summit. Dates and locations will be listed on the page. Want to connect with Sharla, Jesse, and Thrive Academy? Visit the Thrive Academy Website and Blog: https://thrive-academy.com/ Connect with Thrive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveAcademy/ Don't miss out on your opportunity to learn more about Jesse and Sharla while getting their ebook absolutely free. It's an incredible book with great insights for anyone wanting to grow their business to new heights. As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

What's the secret to make your goals happen? Today I share one simple resource: FLEXIBILITY. The more flexible you can become in your goals approach, the more ways you can find to win. How can you take on more flexibility in life and what does it mean for you, what does it do for you? Perhaps you've found yourself not getting something done that you want to get done. When you find that, I take on the philosophy that the person with the most flexibility will always control the environment.  Today's discussion is all about flexibility and a lot of the content derives from Evolution Seminar's Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) content.  Listen in and enjoy the show. If something hits home for you, please reach out and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Welcome to Interview Friday on The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning. On today's episode, Matt sits down with David Shriner Cahn, host of the hit podcast, "Smashing the Plateau," which has been running for 4 years now and has surpassed 400 episodes. David is a thought leader and business consultant that emphasizes community and communication in his work. He is the creator of the TEND system which takes advantage of existing resources within a team, implements accountability, and creates a structure that facillitates business growth. David was named by Forbes and Inc. as one of "The 5 Entrepreneurs That Will Change the Way You Communicate."  Today's interview tackles a number of subjects and will shed some light into how David views business along with his keys for growth and success. You're going to love the interview. Want to connect with David and learn more? Visit David's podcast website at https://smashingtheplateau.com/ Call David's Office Directly: 1 (212) 731-0770 Connect with him on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/smashingplateauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/smashingtheplateauLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/ As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW  

Quit playing small, but also quit playing big. The reality is that this episode is about learning not to be afraid of who you really are. Today, we will get into the heart of why you might be playing small and we'll look at whether the motivation behind the behavior is healthy or not.  It's a great conversation and I think a lot our listeners will relate with this message. You may even find yourself feeling a bit inspired. If something hits home for you, please reach out and share your feedback. We want to hear from you. Also, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get Your Copy of Matt's new book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW