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When creating your New Year's Resolutions there are many things to consider so you don't end up setting yourself up for failure. In this episode we will go over the 5 questions to ask yourself before making any new years resolutions. This episode if perfect for you if you did not accomplish all of your resolutions last year and are not sure why. By the end of this episode you will know exactly how to set yourself yourself for success so 2014 is your best year ever. 

In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 we will go over 13 surprising issues that many entrepreneurs have wrote in to ask me and my team about throughout the year. If you dealt with: how to many more money, how to get started, how to expand, which idea to execute or how to make your business standout from your competition; this episode is a must listen. 

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Denise Wakeman is an Online Business Strategist, Founder of The Blog Squad and Co-Founder of The Future of Ink. She works with authors and online entrepreneurs to leverage blogs for their business and strategically use social marketing to boost online visibility to get better traffic, leads, customers and opportunities. Denise has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Newsday, FastCompany Online, and many other online and offline publications. Denise is passionate about travel and how it can inspire you to think bigger and go for what’s possible in your business and life.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to earn credibility when just getting started in business  The secret to growing your following  How to make more money from your brand Why you should aim to be an "Active Experimenter" and what it can mean to your business Quality vs. Quantity - why having tons of fans is not the goal and what should be How Denise built her expert status and how you can t

Melanie Benson Strick, known as America’s Leading Small Business Optimizer, has a gift for guiding fast-paced, overwhelmed, driven entrepreneurs to thrive in their small business. With over 13 years mentoring thought leaders and big thinking entrepreneurs, Melanie is a liberator – uncovering costly breakdowns and de-railers while re-energizing profits– ultimately freeing the entrepreneur to do more of what they do best. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to shift your belief system to have a major business breakthrough  How to impact more people and get more financial return for your efforts How to reverse engineer your mindset to succeed in business Money vs. Lifestyle - Do you really have to choose? What your mindset blueprint is and how it can be killing your business The two most common mindsets and how to become a thriver How to have consistent predictable cash-flow What ways you can make more money in 2014 How to package your products/services to automate your busin

Paul Blais is the Host of the top-ranked business podcast Doubt The Doubts podcast. Everyday Paul delivers sound advice that helps entrepreneurs overcome their doubts, with inspirational interviews from top entrepreneurs worldwide.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: Why doubt is a good thing  The difference between fear and doubt How to properly apply doubt to your life in order to achieve your goals The "worst case scenario syndrome" and how to avoid it How to take an emotional inventory How to make your setback your comeback How to develop the ability to become a risktaker and lots more...

Elijah R. Young is the Host of Idea to Open and Relations podcasts. A serial entrepreneur, Elijah created a podcast network with top ranked shows in multiple categories. Combined his shows have over 30,000 monthly downloads in over 120 countries.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: Why podcasting is essential to building an international brand The do's and don'ts of podcasting How to build a loyal podcast audience Why frequency plays a huge role in the success of the your podcast How to dominate iTunes New & Noteworthy How to maximize exposure for your show  and lots more...

It's time for another Q&A Friday! Today's question comes from Marie, a business executive that just got promoted. Marie wants to know how she can be confident and not let her new role intimidate her. I share 7 steps to being more confident and share 5 additional steps from an industry expert.  In this episode you will learn: Why and how to delegate your weaknesses to others How to avoid being a part of the rumor mill The best way to be innovative and how to inspire others How to validate your role and show people what you're made of How to command the attention of everyone in a room The #1 way to become more confident both inside and outside the office The only time you should ask for feedback 

Mario is The Digital Lifestyle Expert®, an Entrepreneur and Emmy Award Winning TV Host! Mario's company has contracts for weekly appearances on NBC TODAY show, CNN & Fuse & he is the goto digital life expert for shows like: Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, Rachel Ray, Katie Couric & Inside Edition. He loves Sushi, helping build personal brands & shooting video clips for his 1.6m followers. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The strategy of how to build your brand The number one thing you must do in order to expand your brand The 3 steps to grow faster than you ever thought possible Why climbing the ladder is not what your focus should be and what should How to become a visionary by working backwards to accomplish your goals The mentality you must have in order to grow your business How to gain major media exposure and lots more...

Jessica Rhodes is the founder and President of ESS - Entrepreneur Support Services, a business providing various admin and marketing support services to busy entrepreneurs and small business owners. Entrepreneur Support Services is the parent company to InterviewConnections.com, the premier source for booking outstanding guests for your podcast. In this episode of Q&A Friday I am taking two questions from members of Entrepreneur 2.0 Nation. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The best way to start your business to avoid not  Why getting a good business coach can make all the difference in your business The power of association and how to get more clients How to barter your services and secure testimonials How you can build a new business with less time and less effort and lots more...

In this episode of Q&A Friday I am taking two questions from members of Entrepreneur 2.0 Nation. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The nicest way to say "NO" when someone asks to pick your brain Why you should send a referral to you competitor The best way to ask your friend to become your client Why you should never go into business with your friend How to address your friend turned business partner without it ruining the friendship and lots more...

After having graduated Law school in 2011 Tom attended Project Getaway 2011, which he found such an AMAZING experience, that he decided to stick around at the Contenga Power House (Mini-incubator in Bali for Contenga Projects), working on several projects. Currently he’s taken it upon him together with Lieve to make Project Getaway an even more amazing experience. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to extend your network The best way to add value to your network The number one way to expand your business How to find the right mastermind group The power of balance and why you will never reach your full potential without it and lots more...

Richie Norton is the bestselling author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid as well as the #1 Amazon download Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It. He is an international speaker and consultant for the corporate growth and personal development industries, a social entrepreneur, and CEO and Founder of Global Consulting Circle. Richie has been featured in Forbes, Businessweek, Young Entrepreneur, Huffington Post and other national publications both in print and online. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to turn your idea into a successful business The one question you have to ask yourself before you start your business The work backwards model and how to apply it to your project How to get more resources to get stuff done How to benchmark your competition and focus on yourself The best tips for moving being bold and getting over the fear of failure and lots more...

We are celebrating our 50th episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 today. What better way to celebrate than to share with you must best marketing and sales strategies for the holiday season. This season is the perfect time to position and repackage your brand, to attract the attention of holiday shoppers who will spend a projected $600+ Billion in the months of November & December alone.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The three days of the holiday season you should focus on The right way to slash your prices and run a profitable sale The only products you should focus on  The best way to go to extra mile for your customers How to put together a swag bag that will blow away your competitors 6 tips to giving your customers what they want and lots more...

Patrick Ngowi is the Founder and CEO of Helvetic Solar Contractors. Patrick started his journey as an entrepreneur at the young age of 22. In less than 5 years he has built his company into a multi-million dollar business that is the renewable energy solution provider of choice for the Tanzanian government and International clients. Patrick was also featured in Africa's 30 under 30 by Forbes Magazine. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The three characteristics every entrepreneur needs to become successful in business The right way to create strategic partnerships How to enter international markets to increase revenue How to position yourself as a leader in your market The importance of including your community in your business  and lots more...

This is another Q & A from one of Entrepreneur 2.0 Nation members. Edward emailed me regarding an issue he was having with his blog. He has a niche blog that has a loyal fan base but his site is not making him any money. Edward wrote in to ask about how he can start making money today from his website. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to create a monetization strategy for your business  Why your business needs multiple revenue streams and where to start The easiest revenue stream that you can get started with today  How to create partnerships that will expose you to a new audience Why you should use affiliate marketing to boost revenue How to repurpose content to bring money to your website How to create 3-4 multiple revenue streams today and lots more...

Alechia Reese is the Founder & CEO of The Girl Rethought Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps young women and men redefine their thought process through empowerment seminars, interactive workshops & year long programs.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The power of daily affirmations Breaking down your massive goals into bite size, attainable goals How to narrow your focus and start achieving your goals How to change your mindset using repetition Communicating your passion  Putting out positive thoughts into the universe How to get out of your own way and lots more...

Last week I sent out an email to my subscribers about the 3 things every entrepreneur needs to be happy. It was one of my most popular emails with a 30% response rate increase. One of the responses I received was from one of my loyal listeners, Dani-Lee. She wrote in and shared that after 2 years of running a successful online printing company she lost almost all of her clients. Dani-Lee made the big mistake of getting too comfortable with her success.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The 3 keys to happy life Business Development 101 How to remain top-of-mind with your audience How to build a personal relationship with your customers Ways to show your customers you appreciate them The 3-step strategy to getting back on track Why you should "ABM"- Always Be Marketing and lots more...

Paul Shakuri, at the age of 24 created his wealth by mastering door to door sales selling home security systems. He went to managing a sales force of over 200 sales representatives in multiple states, while managing his online internet marketing company. In 2013, Paul's businesses now generate over $1M in gross revenue annually. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to get more sales by being likable How to turn "No" into "Yes" Why you shouldn't focus on YES and what your focus should be What questions you should be asking your prospective customers How to incorporate sales into your marketing strategy Tips to getting more sales today How to handle rejection in sales and lots more...

Shannon Lanier is the co-host of Arise TV. You may have watched Shannon interview top corporate executives for the syndicated television series Our World with Black Enterprise and Black Enterprise Business Report, where he also serves as an on-air correspondent. Shannon interviews top corporate executives and celebrities worldwide and can be watched daily at arise.tv.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: The types of stories most likely to be picked up by major media networks The power of the pitch and how to craft the perfect pitch How to make it easier for networks to pick up your story How to properly do you research so you know who to pitch Why you should be using social media to make connections The best way to build media relationships How to craft your human interest story How to handle the backlash of negative press and lots more...