217 Leaving Corporate to Launch a Social Media Agency | Ingrid Deon
Today on the show I am sitting down with Ingrid Deon.
Ingrid is a social media expert and founder of word-craft, a digital agency located in Canada. Her company works with national brands such as Nestle, Kraft Dinner and Manulife Bank, as well as smaller sized companies.
We talk about how she got into social media with no prior experience, how she stays on top of social trends and tips for establishing boundaries with time spent on social media.
216 How To Apply Life Lessons To Business Growth
Growing your business is definitely not easy.
It takes hard work, dedication and most importantly, learning from your mistakes.
Over the years, I’ve learned many life lessons which have helped me grow my business and today I want to share 5 of them with you.
If you are launching or growing an online business, these will be great reminders for you!
215 From Entrepreneur to Author: How to Write Your First Book
Today on the show I am sitting down with Scott MacMillan who is a Toronto-based publisher, entrepreneur, and advisor to start-ups - with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their business by extracting, productizing, and publishing their knowledge and expertise.
If you have a dream of writing a book one day (even if that day is far away!) then this is the episode for you.
Scott wrote a book called Entrepreneur to Author: the 5 steps to writing and publishing a nonfiction book that builds authority and grows your business. The book is right in front of me and I have very much enjoyed diving into it and scribbling out notes about my future book.
214 Don’t Settle: How To Find What You’re Truly Passionate About | Amanda Hudson
Today’s guest is Amanda Hudson the Founder and CEO of A Modern Way To Work (an HR Consultancy)
Amanda started a company called A Modern Way To Work as an antidote to traditional HR practices - and because we are ALL about visionary thinking around here, I couldn’t think of a more perfect guest to introduce this topic and her edge on it.
We talk about: why she left the traditional HR professional track in pursuit of her own business, why it’s NOT essential to find your niche right away, contrary to popular belief, the ONE question she asks to everyone on an airplane & more
213 Why Community is SO Important (And How To Find Yours)
A community is essential for a thriving life and a successful business.
Defined as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals - feeling rooted in community is important in everyday wellbeing and feeling less alone as we navigate life.
In this episode, I'll be sharing Why Community Is Important, How To Find Community Using A Simple 4-Step Exercise, and then I'm sharing a conversation that I had with a Master Community Builder named Floyd Ruskin who co-founded a community called Don't Mess With The Don.
212 How this Young Entrepreneur *Blew Past* $1M in Revenue with her Fitness Apparel Company
In this episode, I'm chatting with Selene Dior, the young entrepreneur who created a million dollar fitness apparel company and she's sharing her secrets of success.
Selene is the founder of Vitae Apparel and she's on a mission to change the world with her athletic clothing line. She started the company at just 18 years old and a few short years later she blew past $1 million in revenue in a single calendar year.
Selene's story is proof that when it comes to entrepreneurship, age doesn't matter if you have ambition and can execute goals.
211 Surviving Your Circumstances & Becoming a Successful Businesswoman | Nichole Nzegwu, Founder of Krave Granola
Nichole Nzegwu came to Canada as an immigrant.
Despite not having any experience in business, she took a leap of faith and launched her own company, Krave Granola. Fast forward to today, and her company is thriving.
Thanks to her hard work and dedication, Nichole is living proof that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to put in the effort.
In addition to being a success story, Nichole is also an incredible role model for other women both in Canada and around the world. She is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what your circumstances may be, anything is possible if you have the courage to pursue your dreams.
210 From Foster Care to Founder | Mellisa Mills of Spread’Em Kitchen is Changing the Food Industry
Melissa is someone who grew up in poverty, had nothing handed to her and spent time as a child in foster care.
While stocking shelves at Whole Foods Melisa found her passion for good quality food and through her passion and expertise in graphic design she was able to bring it all together to launch SpreadEm Kitchen.
I really enjoyed this conversation. Mellisa is real, she’s honest, she’s transparent about her humble beginnings and transparent about where the company is at today.
209 Let's Talk MARKETING! Here are 3 Easy Ways to Find a Client ASAP!
Are you looking for ways to find more clients? If so, you're in luck.
There are a number of easy marketing strategies you can use to attract more business. In this podcast episode, we'll outline three of the best methods.
So listen in and start attracting more clients today!
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