Making The Maven

Elizabeth Dehn started Beauty Bets in 2009, as a way to provide unbiased product reviews and beauty advice. Since then, her blog has transformed into a fully functional business, with an award-winning skincare collaboration with One Love Organics. She also has 5.4 million followers on Pinterest! Get ready to discover Elizabeth’s story on this week’s episode.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Be sure to grab the “You don’t suck” workbook! *Who is Elizabeth? She’s an editor and writer by trade! *Elizabeth was resistant towards Pinterest at first, but is so glad she did it, because that’s where she’s received the most exposure. *Is it still possible to create a blog in 2017 and have success? *YouTube is another way to break through! *Everyone has something new to offer and bring into the mix. *What kind of challenges did Elizabeth face this year? *After a while, Elizabeth began to feel a disconnect between her and her business. *Elizabeth had to really re-define her definition of success. *You don't have to wor

Late last year I was a proud partner/affiliate of the Todd Herman’s The 90 Day Year, and I thought I would spend some time for this week’s Maven Mini talking about what I learned while being a successful JV partner. This was the first time for me where I was in a partnership/affiliate position. So, in case this is something you’ve been thinking about, or are anxious to know more about, then I’m going to dive into what really I believe, again, are some of the attributes to a successful partnership. Well, first of all, it all starts with a partnership you believe in. Don’t get involved in something you don’t care about! You want to warm people up on the service and the only way you can do that is by having gone through it yourself! There is really no need for you to sell anything if you already believe in the product. Support your audience through the process and help them through the challenges that they’re going through! Answer their questions or even get on the phone with them if they need it. Just by being

Sean Croxton is on a mission to serve a million people. He was the former host of Underground Wellness Radio, and when it was no longer serving him, he created The Sean Croxton Sessions, which you can find on iTunes. Sean goes deep and talks about money mindset, having clear goals, and what to do with the critics in your life. Sean doesn’t hold back about being comfortable with who YOU are, and to never let others silence you.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Sean has a very unique ability towards taking complex things and making them simple. *If Michelle was hosting a party, what music would Sean be playing? *Let’s talk about goal setting and why it’s so important. *There’s not enough faith and trust in the universe! *How does Sean view money? Money is a tool! *Sean kept wondering why he was always trying to sabotage himself with money, and why he couldn’t keep his money. *Money is a beautiful thing! Why do healers have such trouble with this concept? *When Sean charged too little, he attracted uncommitted

Let’s rip off the bandaid when it comes to visibility this month. I’m gonna be on your case about it! No Exceptions!! Did you know there’s a great download (and free!) all about how you can get clear on why you don’t suck? Yes! As mentioned it’s free. So, don’t forget to download it after you’ve listened/read to this Maven Mini. Okay? Okay! I’m dead-set on the fact that when you’re clear, when you’re really, really clear, you’re going to be more confident, and when you’re clear on why you’re awesome (because you are!) that confidence will shine through even greater! When you have confidence by your side, it acts as the perfect momentum you need to get yourself out there and seen! I want you to shine and I want you to be visible. So, don’t waste any time. Grab this free download. It’s my gift to you. I want to help you get out there and to shine through, the biggest and best way possible!

Michael Tamez is a health and transformational coach, as well as an author and blogger. Like a lot of us, Michael is a corporate dropout. He made the leap because the work that he was doing was just not fulfilling enough for him. When Michael was first starting out, he really struggled with trying to find motivation as to what makes him unique and special, especially with all that competition out there. Listen in to today’s episode to find out how he was able to overcome negative mindsets and excel!   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Grab a paper and pen while you listen to Michael’s interview! *We all have something that is special, unique, and different about us — we can really make ourselves irreplaceable. *Grab the free download! *Who is Michael and how did he get started? *Why did Michael make the leap, and leave his corporate career? *The whole system is designed to make you feel awful, instead of showcasing how unique and beautiful you are. *Michael was working 70+ hours a week on both his corporate jo

Siobhan McAuley has such a fascinating story. Siobhan has been a health practitioner and healer for nearly her entire life, but throughout her career, she was broke and constantly struggling to find the financial freedom she craved. She kept waiting for 'life to happen' and grew somewhat resentful because of it. It wasn't until she was diagnosed with cancer that she found inspiration in life and decided to change her life around for the better. She said something powerful on this interview, but you'll have to wait till the end of the show to find out why Siobhan's words, 'burning to the ground to create change' left a lasting impression on me.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Don't forget to join Making The Maven on Facebook! *Siobhan was waiting for inspiration and it came, but only after being diagnosed with cancer. *Unfortunately, Siobhan had to live off of welfare because she could not afford her medical treatments. *At the time, she was also telling a very negative story about her partner, who lived in

Krisha Young is a food and lifestyle ninja who has been in business for herself over the past three years. When Krisha first started her online business, she was working a full-time job and raising two small children. Wow! To say that this lady has drive is an understatement. There are so many points here that I want to mention, but one of the things we touched on was shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. This can be hard when you're bootstrapping your business and trying your best to stay afloat, but once you're able to take care of your core necessities, you can actually expand your growth and reach even more people.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *When you're selling, look at trying to help people first. *Thank you for your feedback! *Krisha is a food and lifestyle ninja and a registered holistic nutritionist. *Krisha has been in business for herself over the past three years. *Just keep believing and just keep doing and it will work out! *Ask yourself: What does a woman who makes x a

Originally published on May30, 2016 Good day Mavens! I have an exciting guest for you today, her name is Jessica Nazarali and she is a business strategist and coach. Jessica has had her own business for the last three years and talks about why it's so important for many wellness entrepreneurs to have confidence in themselves and in their abilities. This conversation even turns a little spiritual. Tune in to hear what Jessica has to say!   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Jessica is a business strategist and certified master coach. *Jessica has been coaching for the last three years and has two full time employees. *In order to get Jessica's business off the ground, she worked on both her coaching business and her day job at the same time for seven months. It was tiring! *Starting a business is challenging, so if you're not committed, your dream will never happen. *Jessica believes mindset and believing in yourself is a big part of entrepreneurship. *When you doubt yourself, it really affects not only your men

Originally published on June 20, 2016   I have a fantastic guest for today's Making The Maven Podcast. Her name is Lisa Carpenter and she is a nutritionist, coach, and helps women practice healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Lisa's work and message is clear, helping women develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. In today's show we talk about Lisa's journey and how she 'did it all wrong' when she brought her business online. She really goes there and speaks on how she was having a hard time coming to terms with some of her flaws and why she decided to do the inner work, to not only help herself grow but to help her business grow as well. You have to listen in for more!   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *I have some surprises for you! *Lisa is a nutritional ninja and she helps women make peace with food and their bodies. *Lisa used to compete in figure and physique competitions. *Two years ago Lisa moved her business online, but she had to make a hard choice to let go of her then-clients. *Wh

Jessica Eley is a mindset coach for entrepreneurs who need to bridge the gap between personal development and business. As Jessica says, you can’t have one without the other. Jessica talks about why it’s so important to be a little selfish and put your needs first. If you don’t, you’ll end up burned out and unable to serve those who need your talents the most! When you run your own business, it takes a huge mindset shift in order for you to make it out, and feel 100% comfortable with your journey.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *The podcast is taking the break as the year winds down, but don’t worry! We’ll be back January 2nd. *Afraid you’ll go into withdrawls? Don’t worry, we will be replaying the top four of the most popular episodes of all time over the next month. *Who is Jessica? She’s a mindset coach for entrepreneurs! *What does a mindset coach do? *Jessica entrepreneurship and personal development are closely linked together. *Jessica quit her job on a whim. Why did she feel like she had to do that

This is the last Maven Mini of 2016! Just a heads up! But don’t you worry, these podcasts will be back January the 2nd. Today, I want to answer a question that came from some of my clients and members of the Maven Inner Circle. The timing to this question is perfect. When you’re going through the ups and downs of business, what is my go-to method to self-care? This is a bit of a loaded question because it can be answered in so many different ways. First, balance doesn’t exist. I know, I know, but I always talk about having different ‘buckets’ or bank accounts in life. There really is no such thing as finding a perfect balance. Some buckets are fuller than others based on the things you’re currently going through. I try to personally draw from all buckets at the same time, but that doesn’t always work out perfectly! So, what is the self-care when going through really trying times? Let’s be honest, I don’t know if I have it all figured out, but I’m getting better. So after making a couple of mistakes, here’s wh

Colette Belisle started her business out of necessity, and, although she was making good money, she wasn’t happy. She was working too hard, and for too little of a reward. But -- she decided to make a shift, and today she’s a wonderful business strategist, who helps people find their purpose and align it correctly with their business in mind. So many great nuggets of wisdom from this week’s interview that you just do not want to miss!   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Who is Colette? *Why does Colette want to help others align their purpose with their business? Where does this desire come from? *Treat your business like you’re going to sell it, even if you don’t plan on ever selling it. *Colette did 50 speaking gigs in the her first year, and it completely transformed her business. *Respect where you are in your business today. You’re not going to make millions overnight. *It’s more difficult to sell things online. Tap into your local resources. *Don’t pivot too early. You have to really commit to a strategy

I had the recent pleasure of meeting one of my mentors, Todd Herman, in person. This encounter really made me reflect on the progress I’ve had over the years, especially on the productivity side of things. I wanted to share some of the takeaways that I’ve experienced this year, as I built a business that fit more of my lifestyle needs. One of the things I learned from my mentor, was that I was doing a pretty good job with goal setting, but I was not spending any time evaluating the personal side of my business. The truth is, business is personal. I honestly don’t separate the two. However, with that being said, I was not paying too much attention to the personal aspect of my day-to-day life. I wasn’t clear on goals for that side at all! Another thing I learned about productivity, is that the thing I value in this business, for me, is really to do more in less time. When I started my first business, I was trying to do ‘all the things,’ and it really drained me. On one hand, I did develop a very successful busi

Sometime business bottlenecks are simply tactical, other times they are not.  So I messed up....I literally created a tactical bottleneck last week in my business when I thought I had all the pieces for the podcast this week in place and ready to go. I did not {outing myself here}. It happens. To us all. But instead of leaving you high and dry...... I'm sharing my thoughts on why you're continuing to create bottlenecks in your business that have nothing to do with tactics, and everything to do with self sabotage. Tune in and let me know whatcha think in the comments below! xx Michelle

David Zappasodi is passionate, passionate, passionate about the work he does! In his 20+ years of being in the industry, David has gone through several transitions and changes, but one thing has always remained constant -- no matter what. David’s clients were always struggling with their goals. Why is it that out of 100 people, only 3 of them will become successful and hit their goal weight? It’s not that people aren’t capable, it’s just that the way we approach our goals is severely broken. This is why David wrote the bestselling book, Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind, which has helped person after person, reach their goals in a brand new way.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Please join the Making The Maven free Facebook community! You won’t regret it! *David has been in the health and fitness industry for a little over 20 years. *Why does David want to work with people who feel stuck and frustrated with their health goals? *There’s a lot of common beliefs out there, that actually end up hurting people, m

I received a fabulous question from one of the members of my Maven Inner Circle community. She asked how she could get patients walking through her door, ASAP! She asked the group what were some of the quickest ways of achieving this. I love this question, because we’ve all been in this situation before. We’ve all needed to rocket launch our hustle. It happens to everyone when they’re just getting started. Actually, it happens to all business owners, at all levels, when cash flow becomes an issue. So, what should we do? Go after the low hanging fruit! You don’t want to start new initiatives, when you’re running around with your head cut off. However, I know you’re probably in such a panic, that you don’t even see the fruit that’s hanging right in front of you. In my opinion, the fastest way to get clients in your door is through one-on-one connections and leveraging those! So, that could come in the form of asking for referrals from your already-established clientele, going back and looking for clients who ha

Jessica Pantermuehl is a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the founder of both Beautifully Balanced, and the Holistic Entrepreneur Association. Jessica has been in the business for five years, so she is certainly very wise to some of the mistakes she made early in her entrepreneurial career. On the show, Jessica admits that she really struggled with the business side of things when she opened her business, but she used that as fuel, and took years and years of business courses until she got better!   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *Please do take the time to leave a review! They do matter! *Who is Jessica? She’s a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and a Health Coach! *A little over a year ago, Jessica started the Holistic Entrepreneur Association. *Jessica has a background in audio production. *What pushed Jessica over the edge, where she decided she had to quit her job and become a Health Coach? *When Jessica started her business, she was completely overwhelmed. There w

Today I want to emphasise the importance of following up and relationship building. As many of you guys know, you can’t have a business without relationships! People have to know, like, and trust you, before they do business with you. So many of you are making an effort only one time, or two times, but that’s not enough. How many of you are actually investing in, and building, your relationships? Send me an email because I would love to know! I’m going to go ahead and guess that you’re probably only investing in this aspect of your business less than 1% of the time. But -- I have some really powerful examples to share with you today, to hopefully open your eyes on how important this stuff really is! I’m not going to lay down the usual 1-2-3 tips for you, because it takes more than 1-2-3 to build a relationship. If you’re interested in my examples, then you’ll have to tune in to really get a 360 view of what you need to do, in order to get a head start, and build those meaningful relationships! You won't regre

Jeffrey Grossman graduated with a B.S. in communication and advertising, but after working for both small and large advertising agencies for 15 years, he stumbled upon an epiphany. Jeffrey was tired of working for somebody else. He wanted to be a master of his own domain and set his own work hours. So, what did he do? He quit and studied acupuncture, and later opened his own practice. However, that was only the beginning of the journey. Find out more about Jeffrey’s struggles and successes on this week’s episode.   Key Insights & Aha Moments: *If you told Jeffrey he’d be living in Hawaii 6 years ago, he’d wouldn’t have believed you. *So, who is Jeffrey? Jeffrey works as an acupuncturist, but no longer has his brick and mortar practice. *How did Jeffrey get into acupuncture if he has a background in advertising and marketing? *What has contributed to Jeffrey’s success over the years? *Jeffrey spent $15,000 on his first mentor/coach. He has since spent over $100,000 on mentors, and it has been worth every p