The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Unlocking the Courage to Thrive as an Entrepreneur with Nicole Laino In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Laino, the founder of Nicole Laino Coaching. Nicole is a business coach who empowers beginning and mid-stage entrepreneurs to find their "zone of genius" and scale their businesses with courage and confidence. The Courage to Niche Down Nicole shared an inspiring story of a client—a parenting coach—who transformed her struggling business by narrowing her focus to postpartum care. Initially hesitant, the client discovered that niching down allowed her to speak directly to the unique needs and challenges of her ideal audience. This specificity not only aligned her business with her passion but also led to signing four clients within weeks and opening doors to new opportunities. As Nicole explained, niching down is often scary because it feels like you’re limiting your audience. However, she emphasized that specificity builds trust and connection, which are essential for standing out in a crowded marketplace. Drawing a parallel to artists like Taylor Swift, Nicole noted that success often begins with mastering a niche before expanding into broader audiences. Staying in Your Zone of Genius Nicole described her unique coaching approach as blending the tactical with the mystical. She helps entrepreneurs not only develop practical strategies for organic lead generation but also tackle mindset challenges. Nicole stressed the importance of staying in your "zone of genius"—the work you’re truly passionate about and excel at—while delegating tasks outside of that area to scale your business effectively. Nicole highlighted that many entrepreneurs struggle to let go of control, fearing the risks of hiring others or delegating responsibilities. However, she argued that freeing yourself from tasks that drain your energy is crucial for mental clarity, growth, and maintaining joy in your work. Building a Vision for Success For Nicole, entrepreneurship is more than just achieving financial milestones—it’s about personal transformation. She reflected on her pride in seeing clients not only succeed in business but also grow into confident, fulfilled individuals. Nicole’s work is a testament to the power of combining business strategy with personal development. Key Takeaways Nicole’s parting wisdom for entrepreneurs is simple yet profound: “You set the tone for everything.” By leading from the heart, staying consistent, and embracing your unique strengths, you can unlock your infinite potential. To learn more about Nicole Laino and her coaching services, visit her website at Nicole Laino Coaching. Additional Resources: How to Discover Your Zone of Genius Benefits of Niching Down in Business Effective Delegation Tips for Entrepreneurs Taylor Swift’s Journey from Niche to Mainstream   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? https://nicolelaino.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicole-laino-coaching/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolelainocoaching On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelainoofficial/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssORf5y9YA1NC6eAFjL4mw   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence:   We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.  

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Write your own book!Today we're joined by Dan Janal, the Head Book Coach at Write Your Book in a Flash.Dan helps entrepreneurs write their books and get them to publishers. He has written over a dozen books and has spoken globally about them. With a background in journalism, Dan can give insight into what consumers want and teach clients how to write books that people will want to pick up and read.Learn more about Dan and how he can coach you to writing a best-selling book and more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.More from UpMyInfluence✅ We are actively booking guests for our DAILY Entrepreneur Success Podcast. Schedule HERE.✅ Are you a 6-figure consultant? Let us fill your sales schedule and move you to 7-figures. Learn more here.✅ Check out our free Authority Transformation Masterclass.TRANSCRIPT0:00Welcome to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show. I'm Josh Elledge, Founder and CEO of UpMyInfluence.com. We turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities, grow their authority, and help them build partnerships with top influencers. We believe that every person has a unique message that can positively impact the world. Stick around to the end of the show; we'll reveal how you can be our next guest on one of the fastest-growing daily inspiration podcasts on the planet in 15 to 20 minutes. Let's go.Thanks for listening to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur show. If you are a thoughtful business owner or professional who would like to be on this daily program, please visit UpMyInfluence.com slash guest. Now if you got something out of this interview would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on the socials. If you do that, tag us with the hashtag UpMyInfluence. Each month, we scour Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. We pick one winner from each platform, and you get crowned king or queen of that social media. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to over 120,000 social media fans totally free. Now, can you also hook us up now in your podcast player right now? Please give us a thumbs up or a rating and review. We promise to read it all and take action. We believe that every person has a message that can positively impact the world. Your feedback helps us fulfill that mission. And while you're at it, hit that subscribe button. You know why? Tomorrow, that's right, seven days a week, you are going to be inspired and motivated to succeed 15 minutes a day. My name is Josh Elledge. Let's connect on the socials. You'll find all the stuff we're doing UpMyInfluence.com. Thanks for listening and thank you for being a part of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur movement.

Build your own house.The guest on today's episode is Keith Kelsch, Owner and Contracter at Kelsch Construction.Keith has been building for over 25 years at Kelsch Construction. He also has a coaching website called Build Your Own Home that offers worldwide coaching to build your own house without a general contractor. Keith teaches values of trade and leadership skills, teaching his clients how to be self-reliant and build a space that they have full control over.Learn more about how Keith merged his construction career with consulting to show you how to build a home and more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.More from UpMyInfluence✅ We are actively booking guests for our DAILY Entrepreneur Success Podcast. Schedule HERE.✅ Are you a 6-figure consultant? Let us fill your sales schedule and move you to 7-figures. Learn more here.✅ Check out our free Authority Transformation Masterclass.TRANSCRIPT0:00Welcome to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show. I'm Josh Elledge, Founder and CEO of UpMyInfluence.com. We turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities, grow their authority, and help them build partnerships with top influencers. We believe that every person has a unique message that can positively impact the world. Stick around to the end of the show; we'll reveal how you can be our next guest on one of the fastest-growing daily inspiration podcasts on the planet in 15 to 20 minutes. Let's go.Thanks for listening to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur show. If you are a thoughtful business owner or professional who would like to be on this daily program, please visit UpMyInfluence.com slash guest. Now if you got something out of this interview would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on the socials. If you do that, tag us with the hashtag UpMyInfluence. Each month, we scour Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. We pick one winner from each platform, and you get crowned king or queen of that social media. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to over 120,000 social media fans totally free. Now, can you also hook us up now in your podcast player right now? Please give us a thumbs up or a rating and review. We promise to read it all and take action. We believe that every person has a message that can positively impact the world. Your feedback helps us fulfill that mission. And while you're at it, hit that subscribe button. You know why? Tomorrow, that's right, seven days a week, you are going to be inspired and motivated to succeed 15 minutes a day. My name is Josh Elledge. Let's connect on the socials. You'll find all the stuff we're doing UpMyInfluence.com. Thanks for listening and thank you for being a part of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur movement.

Bubbly business.Today we're joined with Carlton Fowler, the Founding Partner of Goat Rodeo Capital. Carlton founded his business with his friend James Pelligrini. They are both Alcohol Beverage industry experts with stellar track records.  They have led brand development and finance teams within the corporate landscape and co-founded a brand development consulting firm serving clients both big and small. The name Goat Rodeo stems from the belief that any promising early stage company has one or two things that they do really well, a strong vision, and the rest is usually a goat rodeo. They want to help founders find their vision.Learn more about what Carlton does at Goat Rodeo Capital and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.More from UpMyInfluence✅ We are actively booking guests for our DAILY Entrepreneur Success Podcast. Schedule HERE.✅ Are you a 6-figure consultant? Let us fill your sales schedule and move you to 7-figures. Learn more here.✅ Check out our free Authority Transformation Masterclass.TRANSCRIPT0:00Welcome to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show. I'm Josh Elledge, Founder and CEO of UpMyInfluence.com. We turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities, grow their authority, and help them build partnerships with top influencers. We believe that every person has a unique message that can positively impact the world. Stick around to the end of the show; we'll reveal how you can be our next guest on one of the fastest-growing daily inspiration podcasts on the planet in 15 to 20 minutes. Let's go.Thanks for listening to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur show. If you are a thoughtful business owner or professional who would like to be on this daily program, please visit UpMyInfluence.com slash guest. Now if you got something out of this interview would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on the socials. If you do that, tag us with the hashtag UpMyInfluence. Each month, we scour Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. We pick one winner from each platform, and you get crowned king or queen of that social media. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to over 120,000 social media fans totally free. Now, can you also hook us up now in your podcast player right now? Please give us a thumbs up or a rating and review. We promise to read it all and take action. We believe that every person has a message that can positively impact the world. Your feedback helps us fulfill that mission. And while you're at it, hit that subscribe button. You know why? Tomorrow, that's right, seven days a week, you are going to be inspired and motivated to succeed 15 minutes a day. My name is Josh Elledge. Let's connect on the socials. You'll find all the stuff we're doing UpMyInfluence.com. Thanks for listening and thank you for being a part of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur movement.