Business Owners Freedom Formula With Paul Maskill

Sonia Thompson is a marketing strategist, consultant, and author who helps businesses get the customers they want and keep them coming back for more. She's a columnist at Inc. where she writes about how company culture and diversity help companies win on a global stage. In my interview with Sonia, we learn about her journey from Corporate America rockstar to entrepreneurial trailblazer. She realized there was more to life and that ultimately she had the power of choice. Sonia digs deep into how to attract your ideal customers and then more importantly, turn them into customers for life. The initial transaction is just the start of a long, fruitful relationship for both parties. When you put yourself in your customers shoes and provide consistent value, you will win.

  Done is ALWAYS better than perfect when it comes to business. Because without implementation, you don't really know what to fix. You're really just guessing on what you think might work.

  Have you ever had to do something manually because two systems don't talk to each other? Well, have no fear...Zapier is here to make a lot of things happen automatically! Zapier is a great tool that allows two or more applications to speak to each other without you having to do any more manual work!

Jamil Jama is the author of a book series called, The Law Of Business, where he teaches people how to set goals, be productive, manage their time and be disciplined...and all the other skills needed to achieve success in business. Jamil has owned three other businesses throughout his career and is now the host of the podcast, The Law of Business. He has interviewed plenty of successful entrepreneurs from numerous industries. He has learnt a lot in his journey and he knows what it takes to fully operate a business. He also knows what it takes in order to make that business successful, and now he has devoted his life to helping others achieve their hopes and dreams. Joining us all the way from London, Jamil joined the show to discuss his journey through entrepreneurship...the good, the bad and the ugly. The key? He learned something along every step of the way.

How diversified is your marketing? Do you have a systematic marketing machine that continues to drive revenue? Just ask how those people who relied on the Yellow Pages are doing :)    

If you love what you're doing, your business is great at the service you provide AND there's a demand for it, keep going. The love and passion will pull you through the dark times. There is no overnight success. Your big break might be just around the corner. Keep going.

Lane Kawaoka full-time Civil Engineer and Real Estate investor from Honolulu, HI. He currently has a 11 single-family home portfolio with experience in Seattle, Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and PA. Lane is also the co-owner of MFPE Investments LLC that currently controls 434 multifamily apartment units. He is currently investing in class C/B Apartments, buildings 60 units or greater. Lane journals his experiences in "Simple Passive Cashflow" podcast. Lane's parents lost most of their nest egg with the 401K and stock market and it's his mission to get everyone out of that "garbage!" Lane got up bright and early in Hawaii to join me on the show to talk about business, real estate and passive income. While working his corporate job that required him to travel every week, Lane realized that he could start to make a nice stream of passive income by renting out his home. Taking that experience with his own home, Lane started to invest in other single family homes across the country that fit his specs. In doi

  Quite possibly the best Freedom Friday to date! An often overlooked topic when it comes to business ownership is mental health. Although it's usually overlooked, it's one of the most important things for any business owner. How can you avoid burnout while doing what you love? How can you make sure your business isn't consuming your personal life and relationships? Check out today's episode!

  Time cards are so 1990! Who wants to spend hours adding up other people's hours? Who wants to spend hours running payroll every week or two? The answer? Nobody! With T Sheets, you no longer have to do any of that...and you get a lot of other added bonuses! Check it out!

Michael Giannulis (Gee-uh-NEW-liss )has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to do big things in the world. Now Mike grows and scales companies, using real-world experience to make this happen. His most recent company is on track to do $40 million in gross revenues. He is a serial entrepreneur who develops systems to help other entrepreneurs run multiple companies without having to be there. My conversation with Michael is as inspiring as it comes. We learn about Michael's not-so-traditional journey to where he is today. Battling with obesity his entire life, Michael was featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Michael's perseverance and determination throughout his personal journey bleeds right into his success in the business world. We learn about how he's been able to build a wildly successful business while also helping other entrepreneurs do the same!

  Cash flow is the #1 issue for small business owners. And when there's a cash crunch, the first thing to get cut is the marketing budget. It's not "essential" in surviving today...besides, you're busy enough as it is. You don't even know how you could take on more if your marketing worked. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of having a committed marketing strategy & budget.

Don’t you hate when you have to go back and forth w/ someone to try and get a meeting on the calendar? Whether it’s an estimate, interview, phone call or meeting, it’s way too difficult. Does this day work? What about this time? Calendly solves all of these for you for free.

Yigal Adato from Unlock the Leader stopped by to share his journey and inspire business leaders. Before becoming a speaker, coach and mentor, Yigal was busy working 70-80 hours per week in his family pawn shops. Realizing that there had to be a better way, Yigal set out to find it. And he sure found it! Yigal is now a leadership expert, speaker, and an executive coach to business owners and is on a mission to unlock the leader inside of them. He now dedicates himself to helping business owners master self-leadership skills, make more money, stress less, and have more freedom to do what they love. Along with being the Founder of Unlock the Leader, a mastermind for businessmen, he is also the host of the new show Small Business Big Leaders. In my conversation with Yigal, we dig deep into his journey to ultimate freedom. Yigal realized that if he stayed the course of working 70-80 hours, never seeing his wife and doing his best just to keep the hamster wheel going, the wheels would fall off. Setting his ego asi

What's my favorite podcast you ask? Good question! Since you like listening to podcasts, here are my favorites (at the moment). The best part about podcast is you can improve your business WHILE doing something else!

  If you have any unanswered questions regarding your business, GOOGLE IT! Wish there was an app for that? Google it! Wish you could do something better, faster, more efficient? Google it. Seriously, Google.com is way underutilized when it comes to improving your business.

Maddy Niebauer, CEO and Founder of vChief, helps overwhelmed leaders get on top of their to-do list and spend their time where they can have the most impact. The virtual chief of staff service supports leaders from all sectors and domains, who are looking for high-level strategic support on a part-time basis. Maddy spent 5 years as a Chief of Staff at Teach For America, working virtually with a member of the organization’s leadership team. She discovered she loved the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the work, and the ability to truly leverage a leader’s time so they could be more productive and successful. She knew many leaders could benefit from this service on a part-time basis, which inspired her to launch vChief. vChief’s network of chiefs of staff are seasoned leaders with a depth of experience in strategy and operations, who can help visionary leaders maximize their time. Maddy has more than 20 years of professional experience, including 8 as a chief of staff, and has her MBA from Columbia Business

There are way too many people that are getting ready to get ready. They have all of these great ideas but never take action. Why? Because of the fear of failure. Well I'm here to tell you today that the worst case scenario is never as bad as you think it will be!

Every business needs a website. If you don't have one, make it your #1 priority TODAY! If you have a website, it can be overwhelming and confusing to update it...so you never do. Don't you hate when you go to a website and it's outdated information? If you're looking to build, improve or enhance your website, check out Divi Themes for Wordpress!

Jesse is the Founder of Fans First Entertainment who owns the Savannah Bananas. Hes hosted Grandma Beauty Pageants, Salute to Underwear Nights, Flatulence Fun Nights and even the Worlds Largest Pillow Fight. His players do choreographed dances at the ballpark, his fans get hit with pies during the games and he wears a bright yellow tuxedo at every game. Jesse's tried almost everything with his company Fans First Entertainment with his model of Finding Your Yellow Tux How to Stand Out, Be Different & Find Your Purpose. He and his teams have welcomed more than a million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, Good Morning America and multiple times on ESPN. Cole's passion is to provide fun for as many people as possible and to inspire others to be different and stand out. In one of my favorite interviews to date, Jesse and I talk about our biggest passions: sports, business & the customer experience. There are 1000's of people offering the same service & product as you - how a

Many business owners don't have a marketing plan, budget, system or strategy. Instead, they only market when the ship is about to sink and the bank account is thin. So, what's the best way to start marketing before that happens? Check out today's episode to find out :)