208 Life Update! Prepping Season 9 & What's Exciting Right Now!
I'm just popping in between Seasons 8 and 9 to say hello and to let you know what's going on here at Visionary HQ.
Lots of excitement and joy that I can't wait to share with you in this episode :)
*Re-Release* 095 How They Launched a Female-Focused Sports Media Company called The GIST w/ Ellen Hyslop
Imagine one night you’re hanging with 2 of your BFF’s, sharing a bottle of wine (or 2 or 3! … and all of the sudden in your drunken conversation, you get a genius idea.
You open up a fresh Google Doc… you write everything that the 3 of you are saying down… you feel like you’ve really hit the nail on the head with this idea!
HOW HAS NOBODY THOUGHT OF THIS YET? THIS WILL BE THE NEXT MILLION DOLLAR IDEA!
Then you head to bed.
Upon waking the next morning (with a slight hangover!) you wondering, “was it all a dream… was it really a good idea, like we thought?”
207 How To Write Your First Book (& Make It A Best-Seller!)
Are you thinking of writing your first book?
If so, there's no time like the present!
In this episode, first time author Doone Roisin and I discuss how to write your first book, launch it properly and have it become a #1 best-seller.
Stay tuned for tips on editing, publishing, and marketing your work.
So get ready to start writing – your masterpiece awaits!
206 The 5 *Essential Components* of Running a Successful Business. Are you prepared?
The Essential "Starting 5" of a Successful Online Business.
Can you really turn your knowledge into a profitable online business?
(Hint...Yes you can!)
In this blog you will learn…
Which skills & superpowers you already have, that can make you money online
Get clear on your first (or next!) business idea & understand how you can bring it to life
Create a business plan that is simple to take action on
Craft your Business Vision Statement
& MORE!
205 Quitting Corporate to go Full-Time Freelance | Jasmine Williams
Today on the show I am sitting down with Jasmine Williams.
Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries.
She’s also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub and community for freelance creatives. Jasmine helps creative entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and growth-stage startups scale their businesses with strategic storytelling.
204 How to Work Smarter & Scale Your Business | Yuri Elkaim
This week on the podcast I am sitting down with Yuri Elkaim, a health expert, NYT best selling author, and founder of Healthpreneur.
Yuri has a ton of experience in the Online Marketing Space and today, he helps Health & Fitness Professionals Who Want to Scale Their Coaching Business Online - Faster and without The Grind.
In this episode Yuri is sharing more about how his journey in the health and wellness industry began, why he decided to sell his original business, and how he approaches business and strategic growth in his own business and in the businesses of his clients, today!
We’re chatting about…
How yuri went from poverty line income to the successful business he has today
Why he believes content creation is one of the most expensive and slow ways to grow a business
The problem with the term Passive Income
Why every entrepreneur needs to get out to conferences and masterminds
The importance of scale and how to do it it
& so much more
203 How she launched a business with ZERO prior experience | Rachel Hicks, Founder of U Whitening
Today I am sitting down with Rachel Hicks, the founder of U Whitening.
This episode is packed with laughs, business advice and actionable tips for any aspiring or early stage entrepreneur.
Oftentimes on the Visionary Life Podcast, I am sitting down with entrepreneurs who are 10 or 20 years into business, and it can be less relatable for those of you just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey.
On today’s show, I sit down with Rachel Hicks who started her business called U Whitening without any prior business knowledge.
U Whitening is a Teeth Whitening Studio located in Belleville, Ontario that is run by Dental Professionals. U Whitening also recently launched home whitening kits, which are SO effective! I have used them myself.
202 How she grew 100k email subscribers in 6 months | Annalea Krebs, Founder of Social Nature
Annalea sold her first eco-friendly online marketplace at age 30 and then in 2015 launched Social Nature, a product discovery and trial platform in the better-for-you CPG space, with over 750k community members.
In today’s conversation, Annalea opens up about…
Her first 2 business ideas and what she learned from them, as well as why she pivoted
Why it’s so important to ASK your customers what they would pay for
The one character trait she believes is core to her entrepreneurial spirit
How social nature grew to 100k email subscribers in less than 1 year, and to almost 1 million subscribers today
The power of community marketing in growing the brand
& where the business is at today!
Tune into this inspiring & informative podcast that brings you the stories of visionary Entrepreneurs and Founders from across Canada. Each episode is a conversation with an inspirational entrepreneur who has a story to share. Each guest also shares what's working right now to grow their business (& what's NOT working!). Subscribe to this Top Canadian Business Podcast so you never miss an episode.
201 Psychedelics and Microdosing for Entrepreneurs - How To Successfully Use Psychedelics to Level Up Your Career
In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Entrepreneur's Guide To Microdosing and How To Successfully Use Psychedelics to Level Up Your Career
Lana is now practicing as a Psychedelic Integration Coach , after having profound personal transformations of her own by using these substances.
In this episode we discuss:
Why microdosing was her missing puzzle piece to her healing journey
Where to begin if you’re considering microdosing
Different protocols that you can consider
Some of the realizations she’s had from using psychedelics and from doing proper microdosing protocols
Who microdosing is for and who it’s NOT for
Why she launched her own podcast called Modern Psychedelics and how it’s going
And some of the resources she recommends if you’re just getting started with psychedelics.
200 Random, Funny Stories from Behind-The-Scenes of 200 Episodes
Hosting a podcast is a lot of work.
Sometimes it feels like you're dragging yourself uphill through quicksand, but when you reach the top and look back…you've hosted 200 episodes!
Holy crap!
Alongside the challenges there have also been a number of funny, random and serendipitous stories that I have never shared publicly before.
Things like FORGETTING to record an episode and having to break it to the guest,
Having random guests join your interview at the last minute!
And being let in on some REALLY BIG SECRETS because your guest can't contain themselves.
It has been an amazing 4 years / 200 episodes and I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful listeners (you!) who have let me slide into your earphones.
Thank you to each and every one of you, and also to my incredible sound engineer Dave Drago (my husband) who is a huge part of why this podcast is such a success!
199 Rally Beer | How Alan Wood launched a Better For You Beer Company
Rally is a better for you Beer Company born out of a love of adventure. Just one look at their team and you can see that the team behind Rally truly practices what they preach!
Their beers include a non-alcoholic Dry Run Pale Ale, the Extra Mile Session IPA, and their TrailBlazer Golden Ale - all perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, weekend warrior or adventure nut.
In this episode, Alan and I chat about…
His entry into Home Brewing and whether or not he saw it as a business opportunity right away
How a 700km gravel ride actually inspired the idea for Rally
The first few steps Alan took to bring the brand to life
How Rally Beer got a listing in the Ontario Liquor Store almost right away!
The decision to focus on outdoor adventure and nature lovers, as their target market
How experiential marketing has played a huge role in finding and retaining customers
Their yeti cooler stunt that gained them a lot of brand awareness
And where the company is headed
198 The Truths All Entrepreneurs Must Hear (Starting A Business in 2022)
Changing careers is a daunting task.
Quitting your day job to start your own business can be downright scary.
But it's what I had to do when I realized that I was no longer "all in" on my 9-5 job.
In hindsight, it was the best decision I ever made, but it certainly wasn't easy.
I know that many of you are wrestling with the same decision, right now. Especially now that 2022 is officially here and the motivation to make a change is much higher with a fresh year upon us!
If you're one of the many people who have dreams of quitting their day job to start their own business, you're probably wondering if it's actually worth the risk. After all, starting your own business can be downright scary – especially when you don't know if it will be successful. But if you're motivated and passionate about your idea, then it might be worth taking the leap. Here are a few tips for making the switch from employee to entrepreneur.
Uncle Chuck’s BBQ Sauce | New Food Brand from Award Winning Chef, Cheryl Torrance
Cheryl Torrance aka Chef Inked aka Uncle Chuck is BACK on the podcast for her second appearance - this time to talk about her new venture.
You might remember Cheryl from episode 3. The early days of the show!
Chery was one of our first guests on Visionary Life, and almost 4 years ago I remember taking the TTC to the spin studio she works at called Torq, and sitting on the windowsill recording with a single $90 microphone.
Let’s just say, a LOT has changed since then! Both for Cheryl and for the podcast.
Coach JVB | She Runs a Fitness Empire, But It Wasn't Always That Way!
Jenny is The President of STRONG Fitness Mag, Founder of Team Strong Girls, Fitness Coach turned Fitness Publisher and Host of Find Your Strong Podcast.
She’s also a Mom of 2 and Wife, and fun fact she’s actually in business with her husband!
Jenny does a lot, but still shows up to serve and connect with her community just like she did back in 2012 when she launched her bootcamp classes and was trying to escape her job selling laser toners, which was NOT her passion.
In this episode we chat about:
Jenny’s transformation story and her McDonald’s miracle that was a true wake up call
The moment she decided to enroll herself back at school and stop her partying lifestyle in pursuit of more purpose
We talk about the highs and lows over the past decade as a business owner
Where the business is at today and what her team looks like
And how she’s managing to continue to find HER STRONG with such a jam packed schedule.
107 truLOCAL Founder Marc LaFleur on Selling Meat Online, Elevating the Customer Experience & Going 'All In' on your Business
truLOCAL is more than just a box of (delicious) meat. It's the community they’ve built, the producers that they work with, the members of their team, and the journey in launching and scaling this epic business - that has truly set them apart.
Locally raised meat, delivered to your door. Learn the backstory of this Meat Empire!
106 It's Never Too Late to Chase Your Dreams with Country Music Artist Alli Walker
Alli is quickly garnering the attention of the country music industry with her unique style of music that she coins 'Mindful Music' and 'Conscious Country' which is authentic and vulnerable storytelling based on mental health subjects, empowering messages, life’s hard lessons, and the tough questions we ask ourselves.
Jesse Cole | Taking The Biggest Risk of Your Life, Marketing Tips & The Savannah Bananas
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, the creator of The Savannah Bananas and the author of Find Your Yellow Tux & Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience.
His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine, but it wasn’t always sunshine & bananas in Jesse’s world.
Just over 5 years ago he and his wife Emily were sleeping on an air mattress after draining their bank account, about to take the biggest risk of their life. You’ll need to tune in to hear about it!
I first was introduced to Jesse and his epic story through the I Love Marketing Podcast, and I can honestly say that from the moment he started talking I was hooked. He’s a marketing genius!
Jesse’s approach to building a BRAND rather than a business and creating FANS not customers is the type of marketing that I stand behind 110%. He’s not preaching expensive facebook ads or fancy funnels, just an epic product and a memorable experience.
Jesse is about to share SO much wisdom with you all and I can promise you that whether you’re running a baseball team like Jesse or just starting a little home based business - his marketing tips are going to ROCK YOUR WORLD.
If you want to grab a copy of Jesse’s Book, it’s called Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out.
Jesse ALSO hosts his own podcast, called Business Done Differently.
If you’re ready to Stand Out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life - then this is the episode for you.
Blake Fly | How to Grow a Massive Business with Road Signs, Dog Food & Bike Seats
Today, I’m sitting down with Blake Fleischacker (aka Blake Fly) who is a master of many things, but most notable for his unique ability to connect with anyone.
He might be one of the most inspiring, creative and appreciative individuals I have ever met.
To begin, I want to share how Blake’s work has impacted my life and my business.
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Because of Blake, I send my friends and family members text messages when I think of them
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Because of Blake, I am empowered to send messages of gratitude and snail mail just to say “thinking of you”
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Because of Blake, I have signed new clients
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Because of Blake, I believe in the power of Scrap Paper, Road Signs & Cereal Boxes.
I know, you’re totally lost and have no clue what I mean - but by tuning into this episode and learning from Blake on the power of Unexpected Appreciation, Gratitude & Creative Connection - you’re going to have a whole new appreciation for how SIMPLE marketing and business growth can be.
Julia Rose | How to PUBLISH your work & put yourself out there
Julia Rose helps soon-to-be-writers (like you) go from terrified to confident by PUBLISHING your writing. I sat down with her to hear about: the impact that publishing her work on Medium.com had, simple method for choosing what to write about, how to get over the fear of putting yourself out there, navigating through imposter syndrome, and more!
Stephanie Long | How to Take a 1-Month Sabbatical from your Business
Returning for her 2nd… or actually, maybe 3rd appearance on the show - let me re-introduce you to Fan Favourite, Stephanie Long.
Steph is a business coach for nutritionists, the founder of the launch your nutrition biz program, the host of the next level nutrition biz podcast - and recently, the girl who took 1 month off from her business!
Yepp, you heard that right, Steph took august completely off from work because she wanted to focus on herself and on recharging. After reconnecting with the WHY behind starting her business, which was to have more freedom and flexibility, Steph decided to step back for the month of august and the best part was that the business didn’t become irrelevant.