The Front Row Podcast for Entrepreneurs
Jen Lehner
How do I build and online business? How do I make money online? Am I really ready to leave my 9 to 5? How can I create passive income? How can I grow my Instagram following? How do I run Facebook ads? How do I create a membership site? What are good ideas for lead magnets? What are lead magnets? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* turn my passion into profits? Can I really create a life a freedom?
Welcome to the Front Row Podcast for Entrepreneurs where we answer all of these questions and so much more. Week after week, host Jen Lehner brings you all the productivity tips, social media strategies, systems, processes, business hacks, content marketing secrets’ nd inspirational stories that can help YOU design your own online business and freedom lifestyle. Jen shares tangible tips and hacks hat she’s used to build her own successful product suite of online courses, membership sites, and group coaching. Along with sharing her best kept secrets, she interviews the best in the industry (Gary Vaynerchuck, James Altucher, Seth Godin, Melissa Pharr, Tarzan Kay, Ash Ambirge (#themiddlefingerproject) and so many more) who will share their secrets to ensure you are seen, heard, (and hired!)
Life is too short to sit anywhere other than in front. What do you say, are you ready to claim your seat on #thefrontrow?
Welcome to the Front Row Podcast for Entrepreneurs where we answer all of these questions and so much more. Week after week, host Jen Lehner brings you all the productivity tips, social media strategies, systems, processes, business hacks, content marketing secrets’ nd inspirational stories that can help YOU design your own online business and freedom lifestyle. Jen shares tangible tips and hacks hat she’s used to build her own successful product suite of online courses, membership sites, and group coaching. Along with sharing her best kept secrets, she interviews the best in the industry (Gary Vaynerchuck, James Altucher, Seth Godin, Melissa Pharr, Tarzan Kay, Ash Ambirge (#themiddlefingerproject) and so many more) who will share their secrets to ensure you are seen, heard, (and hired!)
Life is too short to sit anywhere other than in front. What do you say, are you ready to claim your seat on #thefrontrow?
Episodes
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Jan 10, 2023 • 34min
The Most Impactful Things You Can Do Right Now to Get a Handle on Your Finances with Mandyy Thomas
I met Mandyy Thomas in my program Front Row CEO program and I was completely blown away by her systems-based mind. She is a successful financial coach and the host of the “Intentionally Wealthy” podcast. In this episode, Mandyy talks about:💰Her own journey to financial success, as a person with ADHD, who didn’t feel like she was really a “numbers person”.💰Her very interesting perspective on “financial intimacy”.💰The biggest mistakes that she sees entrepreneurs make when it comes to their finances.💰How much to pay ourselves.💰The most impactful things that we can do to get off to the right start this year. 💰The strategies to help business owners get clear on their goals and create a path to reach those goals.💰The first step is to take to achieve long-term financial success.💰 The importance of creating a budget and sticking to it, as well as looking for potential areas where you can cut costs in order to save money.💰 Why it’s important to reach out for help if needed, whether that means talking to friends and family about financial advice or consulting with a professional.
Dec 14, 2022 • 56min
Navigating the Challenges of a Maturing Business with Jon Loomer
When I first started my business and was learning about Facebook ads, I was obsessed with Jon Loomer’s content. He is arguably the most knowledgeable Facebook ads person out there, but more importantly, he’s a great teacher. He started his business in advanced Facebook advertising beginning in 2012. He experienced some bumps in the road over the past few years but listen to how he addresses these challenges…I think you’ll be inspired.Jon shares some really powerful things with us:How he started his businessHis journey into TikTokWhat’s new in Facebook adsWhat his content creation process looks like behind the scenesThe importance of being scrappy and the value of seeking out mentors and advisersThe importance of staying focused and being transparent with clients and customersThe challenges of managing growth and scaling operations, and the role of innovation in a constantly changing market.
Oct 4, 2022 • 42min
Build a Secret Society with Michael F. Schein
Today, we’re talking about building a secret society.I know…you’re probably thinking “that's a weird topic”...…but when Michael F. Schein (Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, and author of the “Hype Handbook”) emailed me and shared that he had been exploring secret societies as a way of building relationships and scaling business, I knew I wanted to hear more. I mean, if you put “secret” in front of something, doesn't it kind of force you to want to know more???So I took the bait and I'm so glad I did. Mike shares some really compelling things with us:✔️ How he conducted an experiment of creating a secret society, and his surprising results ✔️What the difference is between building a secret society and networking✔️ How to select the people for your own secret society✔️ Why you might want to consider starting a secret society of your own
Sep 20, 2022 • 25min
Quizzes: More Than Just the Best Lead Magnet in the World with Deidra Helmig
Deidra is on a quest to help online entrepreneurs find success on their own terms. She is helping them build a business that will feed their soul and bring them freedom and ease into their lives. In this episode, Deidra answers these questions:📝 Why are quizzes THE best lead magnet out there?📝 What are the different ways you can use a quiz in your business?📝 What type of business is a quiz perfect for?📝 What's the first thing you should think of when you want to do a quiz?📝 What are the biggest mistakes that people make when they build their own quiz?📝 If you’re promoting your own products, what would be a good next step after the quiz?📝 How techy does someone have to be to set up a quiz funnel?
Aug 18, 2022 • 21min
The Magic of Recurring Task Lists
So often people tell me that they would love to hire a virtual assistant, but they are afraid they won't have enough work for them to do. They dread the thought of having to stay on top of creating new work for the VA.This episode shows you how recurring tasks lists erases this problem!Take a listen and tell me what you think!
Aug 9, 2022 • 13min
Critical Mindset Shifts When Hiring a Virtual Assistant
In this episode, I talk about the mindset we all need to adopt in order to succeed with a virtual team. Specifically: ✔ Why letting go is important for you to become the visionary and leader of your team✔ Why you should look at hiring a virtual assistant as an investment rather than as an expense✔ Why you need to trust your VA rather than being fearful of working with them✔Tools than can help you protect yourself as a business owner✔ Why it's okay to slow down to speed up
Aug 4, 2022 • 9min
Setting Expectations with your Virtual Assistant
So often I hear from people who have hired virtual assistants in the past and have been unsuccessful…they are really frustrated. And honestly, I think that 90% of the time it's because of a failure to communicate expectations. The good news is that there are very simple and effective ways to set clear (and reasonable) expectations! In this short episode, I walk you through those steps, and share some of my best tips for communicating your expectation so that you can work in lock step with your “perfect match” virtual assistant.
Jul 26, 2022 • 10min
The Actual ROI of Having a Virtual Assistant
Last week we talked about how you could go on vacation for a month if you have a VA, and what you can actually expect of them to not only keep your business running, but how to make sure it thrives. Today, I want to talk to you about the thriving part, because a lot of people don't realize that beyond the built-in ROI or return on investment of having a VA, there's an actual direct ROI if you set things up correctly with your virtual assistant. I also share: 💰 the “built-in” ROI of a virtual assistant 💰 what perpetual revenue drivers are and how they directly affect the bottom line in your business 💰 how to leverage your team to add value to all of your existing offers 💰 how my VA increased the value of my signature program, Front Row CEO, exponentially
Jul 19, 2022 • 13min
What to Expect From Your VA When You Are on Vacation
Can you leave for vacation knowing that your business is fine without you? Well, yes! I just finished a one-month European tour and it was amazing - it was a true vacation! Meaning, I left my laptop at home. I was able to do this because my team kept the business running without me. If you are ready to ditch the laptop and hit the highway, but are unsure what you should expect from your virtual assistant or from your team, this episode is for you! I also share: Why I don’t recommend the "laptop lifestyle". Why you don’t have to worry about traveling for a month or so How your VA should protect your time while you’re on vacation Why your VA should handle your inbox The magnificent "catch-up" list
Jun 7, 2022 • 33min
How to Go From Best-Kept-Secret to The One Who Wrote the Book in just 30 Days with Steve Gordon
Steve Gordon is a 2-time entrepreneur, bestselling author of 5 books, including “Unstoppable Referrals”, and his latest book, “The Magnetic Author Method”. He's interviewed over 185 world-class entrepreneurs on “The Unstoppable CEO Podcast.” Steve and his team help smart entrepreneurs go from being the best-kept-secret in their industry to being "The Person Who Wrote the Book" in 30 Days. In this episode, Steve shares Why a business owner/entrepreneur should write a book Why it’s OK if someone else has written the book that you should have written Why writing a book is a must in this age of commoditization How not to give away all of your secrets for free Why the textbook model won’t work for your business How transformational books lead to business The three types of books The best way to launch your book How to leverage your book to get speaking gigs
