This episode is a quick overview of our recent episode with CPA, Fractional CFA, and podcast host, Shannon Weinstein. Join us to hear some highlights from our enriching conversation about money, taxes, and financial literacy. We unpack what it means to learn financial literacy as an entrepreneur, what causes small businesses to fail, and what you can do to make sure that you stay in business. Hear about account dispersion and how it can be of value to your business, and dive in with us as we discuss the mindset shifts that can pay off for you and your business. Join us today to hear all this and more!

Today’s episode is for everyone, no matter how much or how little you make! How do you keep more of the money you’re making? That’s a question relevant to everyone who earns an income. It’s not for millionaires or billionaires; it’s for everyone! You need to have these skills, tools, and mindsets when it comes to money. During today’s episode, we welcome CPA, Fractional CFO, and Keep What You Earn podcast host, Shannon Weinstein. She is here to share her insights on financial management that will transform the way you think about cash flow and making your money work for you. Join us as we discuss goal-setting, cash flow forecasting, and why knowing your tax strategy is just as important as having a good one. We explore how to think outside of the box to create tax-free cash flow, and how to get the most out of conducting your business from home. This episode also touches on hiring your kids, the difference between a deduction and a rebait, and much more. Join us to learn more from today’s inspiring guest!

We recently hosted Dr. Mariel Buqué for an enriching conversation about her rise from private practitioner to household name. She is a Columbia-trained psychologist and author who has been featured across television and media platforms and has over 700 000 followers online. To kick off our recap, we consider the impact of the consistent flow of information that Dr. Buqué has been publishing over a seven-year period. Next, we talk about prioritizing and taking responsibility for what falls within your control. We invite you to check in with yourself and offer three strategic actions you can take today to invest in your dream, get committed, and stay inspired. Join us to hear our key takeaways from the conversation and insights from our own experience today!  

Today’s guest is a true expert in mental health and trauma recovery. Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia-trained psychologist and author who has been featured across television and media platforms. She joins us today to tell the story of her rise from private practice to a personal brand with over 700 000 followers. Despite her concerns that building a social media presence would detract from her credibility as an expert, these platforms have helped Dr. Buqué to create visibility, leading to real-life opportunities in academic spaces. Join us to hear how she structures her content, the strategy behind growing her team, and plenty of tips to enhance your social media journey. Thanks for tuning in! 

After our incredible conversation with therapist and entrepreneur, Michelle Chalfant, we wanted to take a closer look at imposter syndrome and how it affects our lives. To start, we define what imposter syndrome is, how you can find out if you have it, where it comes from, and how it disrupts our lives. Then, we tackle some solutions for overcoming limiting beliefs including slowing down and taking control of your emotional health, adopting positive affirmations, and moving through life with desire and intention. If you feel like you are living as a fraud, then please tune in, this one is for you!  

It is very easy to tell ourselves that we are not good enough, that we are not worthy, and that we don’t deserve to have it all. And in business, self-doubt sticks out like a sore thumb and can deter would-be business partners from working with you. To help us rediscover our worth and to show us that we are indeed valuable, is therapist and entrepreneur, Michelle Chalfant. In our conversation, we get a sense of Michelle’s professional background and how she became ingrained in multiple industries. Michelle explains what The Adult Chair podcast is all about, why she launched her coaching certification program, and what her timeline of success looks like. We also discuss the need for hard work, dedication, and persistence, what you can do to navigate low seasons, and how to foster self-worth and beat imposter syndrome. As we explore the recent explosion of the coaching industry, we encourage you to invest in yourself by taking part in Michelle’s free Self-Worth Bundle course! We end this informative conversation with examples of how to find your why, how to always put your best foot forward, how to outsource correctly, and Michelle’s five tenets for how to be an emotionally healthy adult. Enjoy!  

Successful people usually have a mix of traits that are easy to spot and others that are not as evident but are just as important. What are those hidden traits of success? Welcome to the recap edition of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast as we debrief, recap, and summarize our insightful interview with Carey Nieuwhof to unpack the character traits of successful people. Hear why achieving success in your current circumstances paves the way for even more success, the crucial role that trust, collaboration, and building relationships play, and the power of not giving up on your dreams. Discover what you need to commit to, why existential aspects should not dictate your achievements, enduring short-term pain to acquire long-term success, and much more. To uncover the price of admission for ultimate success, tune in now! 

What began as a hobby ended up turning Carey Nieuwhof into one of the most influential leadership speakers and authors in the world! Between 2012 and 2014, while Carey was pastoring at Connexus (the church he founded), he began blogging and podcasting casually. Today, his online content gets over 1.5 billion views a month and his podcast episodes have been downloaded over 27 million times. In this episode, Carey talks about the providential meeting that kick-started his speaking career, how he has gradually developed his personal brand over the years, and his approach to fulfilling his personal mission of serving leaders. From law school to seminary to the global stage, Carey’s story exemplifies what life can look like when you listen to your calling!  

As an author, you are no doubt much more occupied with writing an exceptional book, than you are with selling it. And while not all authors are in the business of hitting bestseller lists, most publishers are. So if you’re interested in working with a traditional publisher or publishing house, then you'll need to know what it takes to be featured on these lists and what your role will be in marketing your work. In today’s recap episode, we delve into the many facets of this topic as AJ shares her thoughts on writing a bestseller while recounting her conversation with Esther Fedorkevich, Founder and CEO of The Fedd Agency, a literary agency that has helped more than 100 people hit the New York Times Bestseller list. You’ll hear AJ provide an insightful breakdown of her top takeaways, like how to create excellent content that stands out from the rest, the benefits of allowing people to accompany you on your journey, and what it takes to implement a successful marketing strategy. To hear all of AJ’s observations on writing, marketing, publishing, and more, be sure to tune in today! 

Not every author aspires to become a bestseller. But if your goal is to join the ranks of one of these coveted lists, such as the New York Times, then there are a few key things to know before you get started. Our guest today, Esther Fedorkevich, is uniquely qualified to share advice on this multifaceted topic. Not only is she the founder and CEO of her very own thriving literary agency, The Fedd Agency, but she has also helped over 100 authors hit the New York Times Bestseller list! Tuning in, you’ll hear insights from Esther’s years of experience as she unpacks what it takes to produce a bestseller, why it relies on more than just good writing, and how the decline of retail and the rise of social media has changed the way that people discover books and authors. In our conversation, Esther reflects on how her love of literature, people, marketing, and sales puts her in an excellent position to support writers, before detailing the important role she plays in helping authors and celebrities uncover the story that they are uniquely qualified to tell. We also discuss what authors need to know about marketing their books, identifying when it's time to enlist the help of a qualified sales team, and how to get books into the hands of readers, before revisiting an important reminder that the ultimate goal is not about selling copies, but changing lives. If you’re interested in sharing your story with the world but are unsure of where to start, then you’ll definitely want to hear all that Esther has to say!