Making money is something that a lot of people struggle with, from a moral perspective. They want to start a business and earn a great living, but then once it starts happening, and the dollars are rolling in, they start to feel bad about it! Yes, it happens.QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!               In this episode of the podcast, Chris sits down to talk about giving yourself the permission to prosper, with his good friend and mentor Ray Edwards. Known around the world as one of the leading experts on copywriting and creating sales copy that converts, Ray’s new book delves into the world of not only giving yourself that permission, but also running with it, towards your targets, at an incredibly fast pace!Episode Timestamps[07:57] - The three words Ray is focusing on in 2021[15:05] - Why Ray’s new book has a faith-centred approach[18:24] - The reasoning behind the book title[20:13] - What stewardship means to Ray[22:24] - How Ray changed his mindset after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s[28:06] - Ray’s favorite chapters in his new book Essential Learning Points From This EpisodeWhy a lot of entrepreneurs feel bad after making moneyHow Ray and his team shifted their focus in the past yearRay’s new book and the reason behind the titleWhy people who are driven to succeed, will always succeedHow Ray became more humble after his diagnosis Important Links & Mentions From This Episode Get a copy of Ray’s new bookJoin the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding Roadmap Thank you for tuning in! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

As entrepreneurs, we’re visionaries which means that we’re constantly planning and coming up with new ideas. It’s important to take a step back from time to time and look at how well things are going and what areas may need improving. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I share the five signs that show that you’re doing it all wrong! Tune in to find out what they are and how you can start implementing changes to improve on them.Episode Timestamps[02:22] - You’re not truly happy in your work[04:42] - You’re not looking at the numbers[06:59] - You’re working too much[09:27] - You’re not collecting ‘client wins’[12:25] - You’re not growingEssential Learning Points From This EpisodeOnly surround yourself with people who get what you’re all about and the journey you’re currently onWhy it’s vital for every entrepreneur to look into the numbers - they never lie!If you don’t take the time to rest, you will burnout How turning your client’s wins into stories is great talking pointDo more of what is truly working within your businessImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Get on the Youpreneur Academy Course Waitlist! Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding Roadmap Thank you for tuning in! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

Self doubt and imposter syndrome is something that a lot of entrepreneurs experience. However, in order to overcome that feeling, we must look deeper into our values and what makes us one of a kind.QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I invite Brant Menswar, author of Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You. Tune in to hear the meaning behind his book, why entrepreneurs must identify their flock in order to understand their true values and how they have an impact on everything that we do. Episode Timestamps[04:37] - Brant’s background and why he became an entrepreneur[06:11] - The initial idea for Brant’s book, Black Sheep[08:34] - What is involved within Brant’s flock and how they impact his decision making[15:43] - How to find your Black Sheep[20:46] - Brant’s experience with imposter syndrome and how he overcame it Essential Learning Points From This EpisodeWhy it’s important to program your values into your dayWhen you discover your flock, you’ll realise that you’re truly one of a kindSetting non-negotiables and sticking to themOvercoming imposter syndrome Important Links & Mentions From This Episode Take Brant’s “Find Your Flock” AssessmentJoin the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

Times are constantly changing. Strategies and tactics that worked 10-years ago, may no longer be effective in today’s industry. When it comes to marketing, it’s all about being heard. And, in a noisy world like ours, how can we ensure that we don’t get left behind?QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I invite Mark Schaefer back onto the show to discuss his upcoming book, Cumulative Advantage: How to Build Momentum for Your Ideas, Business and Life, Against All Odds. Tune in to hear why he decided to write the book, his experience with writing during a pandemic and also the people in Mark’s life he considers to be his true mentors.Episode Timestamps[04:34] - Mark’s experience with writing a book during the pandemic[09:25] - How to be heard in a noisy industry[13:46] - Why we have the ability to provide opportunities for other people[17:42] - The board of directors in Mark’s lifeEssential Learning Points From This EpisodeWhy Mark wanted to include emotion and real feeling to his book whilst writing it during a pandemicThe importance of momentum and Marks’ advice on how to keep it going Mark reflects on the people in his life that have had a huge impact on himWhy every entrepreneur needs a mentorImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Check out Mark’s new book: Cumulative AdvantageJoin the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

Every entrepreneur needs a coach. It’s impossible to do it all on our own! As coaching groups become more and more popular within the industry, 1:1 coaching is still very much happening and is still as effective. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, Chris invites Rory Vaden back onto the show to discuss the subject of coaching, and more specifically why 1:1 coaching is still a thing. Tune in to find out how Rory helps his clients to figure out what their strengths are, what they should focus on and how they identify their uniqueness.  Episode Timestamps[08:25] - How Rory helps his clients figure out what their uniqueness is[10:20] - Why it’s important to focus on one specific thing, rather than everything[14:50] - You’re most powerfully positioned to serve who you once were[17:20] - Why a lot of personal brand entrepreneurs do the right thing, at the wrong time[25:11] - Rory’s reason for sticking to 1:1 coachingEssential Learning Points From This EpisodeFocusing in on one area and becoming an expert in that fieldEveryone has their own uniqueness that cannot be replicatedWhy it’s important to do all the steps in the right orderThe main reason Rory has decided to still focus on 1:1 coachingImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Book an exploratory call with Rory!Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

When you’re building a business around your expertise, or as I call it “The Business of You”, it’s important that every piece of content you put out for your audience, clearly reflects your area of expertise. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I share a few ways you can create content your community will love! Tune in to find out how you can ensure that not only will your content be extremely valuable to your audience, but how you can also ensure it’s evergreen and will continue to help them well into the future. Episode Timestamps[02:41] -  Why your one of your main focuses as an entrepreneur should be to always become somebody’s favorite[04:50] - People consume content in different ways, ensure that you’re providing different formats to suit everyone in your community [05:08] - How easy it is to repurpose content[06:06] - The importance of being consistent with your content creation and publishingEssential Learning Points From This EpisodeAt the very core of every successful entrepreneur is the ability to solve people’s problemsKeep note of questions that your audience ask you time and time again, and answer them through pieces of content If you’re not repurposing content already, you need to! Consistency is key if you want to be seen by your audienceImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

Ever wondered what truly successful entrepreneurs did to get to where they are today? In John Lee Dumas’ brand new book, he outlines a 17-step roadmap that highlights key factors that contributed to his success, as well as other experts within the industry. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I invite John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire back onto the show to discuss his upcoming new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A roadmap to financial freedom and fulfilment. Tune in to hear about John’s experience with the book writing process and being out of his comfort zone. Episode Timestamps[06:07] - The reasoning behind John’s new book [09:00] - John’s experience with book writing and being out of his comfort zone[21:14] - What one chapter in the book stands out the most[24:30] - Pre-order John’s book now to receive lots of bonuses! Essential Learning Points From This EpisodeWhy John decided to write his book after 9 years of building a multi 7-figure businessHow using the pomodoro technique enabled John to write his bookThe one chapter in the book that stands out and will help every entrepreneurThe importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zoneImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Pre-Order John’s Book! Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindJoin the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

It’s the beginning of a brand new year which means new goals, new resolutions, new habits and a new chance to chase it down! Although the start of a new year can sometimes be overwhelming, it’s important to remind yourself of what you truly want to achieve and what will get you there. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I share one simple strategy every entrepreneur should follow to stay on track and focused this year. Tune in to find out how you can make 2021 your best year yet! Episode Timestamps[01:22] - A little update about the podcast[04:44] - The value of saying yes[05:56] - How we’ve been preprogrammed[07:22] - Focusing on the right people in your ecosystemEssential Learning Points From This EpisodeSaying no more often Our yeses are a commodityContinue showing up for your audienceWhy you need to invest your time on the right peopleImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindListen to Ep. 415: 2020 Annual Review with Chris & Erz DuckerJoin the Youpreneur Hub Facebook Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding Roadmap Thank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

As we near the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on everything that has happened in the past 12 months, what went well and what didn’t go so well business wise, and also to start looking forward and begin planning for the new year. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind have opened for the beginning of 2021. If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I invite my wife and business partner, Erz Ducker to join the show for the very first time to reflect on 2020, the highs and lows and what we’re both looking forward to in 2021!Episode Timestamps[10:20] - The decision behind pivoting the Youpreneur Incubator[16:02] - Cancelling the Youpreneur Summit 2020[30:32] - You have to be seen to sell[39:40] - Special announcement about the podcast going into 2021!Essential Learning Points From This EpisodeChanging the Youpreneur Incubator to a virtual setupThe importance of finding out exactly why something isn’t workingWhy it’s vital to act quickly when circumstances changeHow not traveling has made us more productiveImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindChris’ Biggest Business Decision of 2020 - Episode 391Check Out Chris’ Bestselling Books!Join the Youpreneur AcademyJoin the Youpreneur Hub Facebook Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

During the last month of the year, I always ensure that I take the time to reflect on how the year went. Although 2020 definitely wasn’t the year that we had all planned, it’s still vital to look back on what has happened, how we reacted to certain situations and what we’re going to change going into the new year.QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind have opened for the beginning of 2021. If you’re interested in being coached by Chris, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place!In this episode, I share the 10 extremely important things that you MUST know going into 2021 to ensure that you make it the best year yet! Grab a pen and paper, you’re going to need it for this episode. Episode Timestamps[02:50] - Establishing your current business model[03:24] - Identifying your perfect customer[04:27] - How much money did you bring in this year?[04:50] - Percentage of online revenue[05:41] - Total costs for the year[06:18] - Top 3 sources of costs for this year[10:20] - Number of email subscribers[11:45] - 3 biggest traffic sources[14:35] - Biggest struggles this year[16:40] - The tasks you can start delegating  Essential Learning Points From This EpisodeBeing clear on your avatarIdentifying what your top 3 sources of costs were this yearWhy it’s important to check your number of email subscribers on a monthly basisDouble down on what is workingFiguring out what your biggest struggles were this yearWhy it’s important to delegateImportant Links & Mentions From This Episode Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & MastermindCheck Out Chris’ Bestselling Books!Join the Youpreneur AcademyJoin the Youpreneur Hub Facebook Group Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast ArchiveDownload your FREE copy of the Personal Branding RoadmapThank you for tuning in!There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page.Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally!Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.