Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the Journey

On this episode, I'm joined by Dan Nicholson, the author of Rigging the Game: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk, and Make More Money on Your Terms. Dan is passionate about helping entrepreneurs end their suffering, and he shares his insights on how to do that through his book and this podcast episode. He talks about the challenge of constantly chasing more and how it can lead to taking ourselves out of the game. We also discuss the importance of setting expectations based on average performance, rather than personal best in order to achieve financial success. Dan's fourth commandment is also explored, which is about not seeking the best of ourselves every single day, but pursuing a rolling average. Finally, Dan shares how he had to unlearn much of what he had learned in business school in order to become an entrepreneur. He realized that he needed to optimize for the right things, not just more and more. By the end of the episode, you will have gained insight into how to find enough in one's life while also achieving financial success. Here are some other takeaways you'll get from listening: Discover how to achieve financial success and find your enough   Understand why humans are wired to crave more and how to reorient towards goals Learn how to set expectations based on average performance, rather than personal best Unlearn what you've been taught in business and optimize for the right things Gain insight into how to hit expectations most days with a built-in upside Discover the fourth commandment about not seeking the best of ourselves every single day Understand how pursuing a rolling average in life can bring success Realize how chasing more can lead to taking yourself out of the game Gain insight into how to change your thinking in a healthier way Alternative to trying to be your best every day - how to take pressure off yourself Why, what, and how to unlearn what’s dragging you down in your business How to reframe from always pushing for “more” to what’s most efficient for you and “maximize” How to know how to play YOUR game to an infinite level How understanding “restraint” allows you to curb your impulses and allow greater good things to happen How “burning the boats” hurts you and your business more than you realize Steps to create personal freedom in your business and life so you call the shot Get Dan's book, Rigging The Game, so you can deep dive into all of his actionable strategies. Is there another entrpreneur in your life that would find this episode helpful? Please share it with them! And check out www.hustleandflowchart.com to get more resources and tools on how to create a business and life that works for you.  

We're back with Part 2 of our "copreneur" series, featuring my lovely copreneur partner, Heather Fier. We're continuing from our Part 1 epside where we chatted about the journey we've had as partners and tips you can swipe from our experience. This time around, we're diving into the 6 ways you can approach business and life with your partner. Copreneurs are when a partner work and manage the same company together... But this is not the case for everyone... so we made these 6 steps to work even if your partner isn't involved in your business. We have 13+ years of being copreneurs together and have learned a ton. You'll learn these 6 steps plus a bunch more: Prioritize communication: Set aside time to talk and plan regularly  Clarify expectations and roles: Discuss who is responsible for what, and when  Listen & be open-minded: Listen to each other’s ideas, and consider them objectively  Share ideas openly & honestly: Be open to discussing any ideas, and don’t be afraid to disagree  Resolve conflicts quickly: Work together to come up with a solution that works for both of you  Celebrate successes: Acknowledge each other’s accomplishments, and take time to enjoy the wins Do you know another copreneur couple who would benefit from this two-parter series? Please share it with them! Go to www.hustleandflowchart.com to get more resources and tools on how to create a business and life that works for you.

Today is an especially special episode. I'm bringing back my wife Heather Fier for another episode (more are coming, due to popular demand). I have waited nearly 500 years to fully feature the brains and beauty of how Heather thinks and shows up in the world of entrepreneurship and life. She's been my mentor in many ways, and today I hope one of her stories of success and pain help you on your journey. Here's a bit of what you'll hear from our chat: The raw, juicy, behind-the-scenes of a 16-year old copreneur couple The difficulties of running a business and a relationship together, and the strategies we used to keep our sanity and remain happily married Why Joe didn't sign Heather's yearbook in middle school How Heather helped scale a business with her mom from local to nationwide while in her 20s How Heather turned a wedding planning side hustle and led to writing her book How Heather dealt with ending a 15 year old business with her mom while having our foster daughter reunify (lots of stress & emotions) How Heather launched a new business, while pregnant, and grew an email list of 25,000 people How this business helped her partner with the top wedding influencer Heather's transformation from being a workaholic to being efficient and intentional with her work How monthly recurring revenue changed our thinking Lots of tiny, quirky details each of you will notice and land differently for you! This episode is the first of two episodes about copreneuring. Keep an eye out for the next episode this week. Please tell another entrepreneur who would gain something from this. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, It helps more entrepreneurs (and copreneurs) find this show. Follow along more at www.hustleandflowchart.com. Thank you!

Today, we'll look at 7 ways to develop discipline as an entrepreneur, which will lead to a healthier routine that gives you more freedom. As entrepreneurs, we have a lot of responsibilities and expectations that we put on ourselves. Sometimes we do this in a way that isn't in line with what we want in our lives and business. Let's change that. Here's how we'll break down 'discipline' and the 7 ways to start today: How Discipline = Freedom How to confront what's holding you back from progress How to prioritize what's most important, not just urgent  The power of Tiny Habits to start small and make changes stick  How to create a schedule to stay on track - How to track progress for consistent momentum  How to reflect and reassess as you go  How to keep going for sustained success  How to apply to your body, mind, work, and people for holistic growth Thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell another entrepreneur who would gain something from this. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, It helps more entrepreneurs find this show. Follow along more at www.hustleandflowchart.com. Thank you!

Today we are joined by Joe Fier and his entrepreneur wife. First time in almost 500 episodes! Joe and his wife are here to share their strategies for managing a packed life.  Whether you are an entrepreneur, couple, or a single person, these tips will help you balance life, work, and relationships. Want to bring in more balance and flow into your life? Do you have a home life that can be happier with less friction? You'll walk away with actionable tips for bringing more joy to your place. Here's what we'll cover on the episode: Uncover the secrets to making time for yourself and why it's essential to do so Learn the simple decision filter to protect your time Make the right choices: when to say yes and when to say no Play the game that'll transform your relationship and create a harmonious household Apply these strategies to your business and any personal partnerships How to enjoy more happiness, work less and have more energy with these tips for managing a packed life Resource mentioned: The Fair Play card game Thank you for listening to this episode. Please share with someone you know who'd benefit. Spread the love! And leave a rating and review to help other entrepreneurs "magically" find the show in their feeds :-)

Today we’re talking about understanding the seasons of life for entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs get so focused on their goals that they don’t take the time to prioritize their work and life, and end up burning out. We’ll be discussing how to use the seasons of life to make better decisions and achieve your goals without burning out. On this episode, we’ll cover: What seasons of life are when it comes to being an entpreneur How decisions made in each season can have different implications on yourself, family, and your business How actions taken in the present can affect future seasons of your life How priorities and commitments can change during different seasons of life How taking risks can become less likely as more commitments are made What different seasons of life can mean for decisions, commitments, and priorities How having fewer commitments can mean more time and resources to pursue other things What unexpected events can require a reprioritization and re-examination of expectations How losing loved ones can be challenging and lead to difficult decisions (and new opportunities) How being aware of the season of life one is in can help make better decisions What strategies entrepreneurs can use to make sure they don’t burn out How to adjust expectations and goals based on the current season of life How to use the different seasons of life to prioritize work and life Thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell someone else who loves it. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more entrepreneurs find this show. Thank you! Subscribe To & Review The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews has helped you in your journey, please head over to iTunes or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing people just like you!    

Are you in a business that you feel could be better if you tapped into your strengths? Are you struggling to identify what your superpowers are and how to monetize them? You might be just starting out in business or a long-term veteran. Either way, this is why we made this episode... I'm bringing back Matt McWilliams (aka The Affiliate Guy) who just released a best seller book called Turn Your Passions Into Profits. McWilliams delves into the process of turning your passions, ideas, unique story, and message into a profitable business through lively and informative discussions. On this episode, he breaks down many topics that we face when starting a new venture or creating something new in a business you already have. Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode: Why you should monetize your business from day one How affiliate marketing can kickstart your business How to not burnout when your starting or scaling your business Bust through your fears so you create and sell more Why your family and friends are holding you back in business How to snowball small success into something massive How to know which of your superpowers can become a profitable business Why it’s never too late to start a business around your passions Why leadership is different than everyone thinks it is - we’re all qualified right now The downsides of following your passions in business How to decipher which of your passions are best to make into a business How to produce an unlimited amount of content around your passion This book is actionable and valuable if you are brand new to business or someone with years of experience. There's a reason why this book is blowing up from the day it got released. Get your own copy at PassionsIntoProfitsBook.com/Hustle — And get bunch of bonuses that you can’t get elsewhere. And check out Matt's podcast called The Affiliate Guy. You can start with the episode he did with Joe Fier! Bonus: Listen to the previous episode we did with Matt McWilliams called "How Anyone Can Recruit An Army of Affiliates". Thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell someone else who loves it. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more entrepreneurs find this show. Thank you! Subscribe To & Review The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing people just like you!  

I'm taking the podcast in a direction that covers topics that aren't discussed enough. What is "enough" for us as business owners? How do we know when we've done enough and don't need to do more, more, more? How do you know that you're doing enough to provide for yourself and your family? How do you know that you're doing enough to provide for your audience and customers? How do you know that you're doing enough to create a life OUTSIDE of business that makes you feel whole? I struggled with this for most of my entrepreneurial career. It led me to make poor decisions or be completely indecisive. Ultimately to total burnout and pain. It stops momentum and creates more harm than good. In this and upcoming episodes, I'll share my thoughts on this topic. I'll invite guests to share their ideas and give practical advice to help others find their "enough." It feels like this is a moment in time that many of us need this. Thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell someone else who loves it. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more entrepreneurs find this show. Thank you! Subscribe To & Review The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in our weekly conversations and interviews have helped you in your journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing people just like you!  

Matt Wolfe is back and here ready to break down everything AI and how entrepreneurs should be leveraging this emerging tech. Since Matt and Joe parted ways in business, Matt's been heads down building www.futuretools.io. It's become a popular resource that many marketers, creators and business owners turn to for the latest tools to grow what they're doing. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the various applications of AI and how it can be used to improve people's lives. They also talk about the ethical considerations of AI and the potential for it to upgrade humans. They mention how AI can help with things like writing, image and video creation, music creation, podcast editing, voice creation, quick research, and so much more.  They break down the top 10 AI tools that all entrepreneurs should be using in their business right now. Almost all are free, so there's no reason not to try them out for yourself! Here are some of the main topics discussed: What is AI and what is it NOT? The current and future landscape of AI & machine learning. Is artificial intelligence making us smarter or dumber? How to use AI tools to get more creative. Is AI and ChatGPT a Google killer? The top 10 AI tools that all entrepreneurs should be using right now. The ethics of AI and how it will disrupt almost every industry. How 'Prompt Engineering' is one of the most valuable things to learn right now to create incredible things with AI. Matt's predictions of how AI will evolve and how we can leverage it. How to use ChatGPT to make nearly anything you want. Make sure to visit www.futuretools.io for all of the tools mentioned in this podcast. Bookmark it and visit it often -- it's updated with new tools daily! Thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell someone else who love it. And leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more entrepreneurs find this show. Thank you!

In this much-anticipated episode, we catch up with Matt Wolfe, one of our former co-hosts, to discuss what's been happening over the past year or so and how their businesses have evolved since they last spoke. They share the highs and lows of 2022 and what they've learned along the way... The two 'brothers from other mothers' dive into the reality of business, the struggles of pivoting a business, podcast, and life into a space that was unknown... all to survive and come back stronger! This is the first part of a two-episode series. Keep a lookout for the next episode coming shortly. In the next episode, Matt will delve into some specific AI tools and software that entrepreneurs should be aware of. He's now dedicating all of his time to his new venture, www.futuretools.io, and will discuss its creation, the attention it's been receiving, and why it's a valuable resource for optimizing your workflow and life. Don't miss out on this episode and be sure to share it with another entrepreneur you know and appreciate.