Dream Life Is Real Life

Dreaming about the digital nomad lifestyle? Wondering how to become a digital nomad?Why not learn from those who are already doing it?Today on the Dream Life is Real Life podcast, I’m talking with a fellow digital nomad, Francis Nayan. In fact, Francis is the creator of The Nomad Newsletter–a semiweekly publication where he shares the latest news on digital nomadism, freelance work, nomad destinations, and digital nomads creating awesome businesses around the world.What inspired Francis to create this newsletter?Francis was dealing with burnout as a copywriter and email marketer. He had plenty of clients, made good money, and was great at what he did.But something nagged at him. He wondered if this was the pinnacle of his career.Was this what he wanted to be known for?Then an idea came to him. A chance to combine his two passions–creating and traveling.The Nomad Newsletter was born.Through developing his own business and hearing the many stories of others, Francis was continuously reminded of 6 principles suc

Teri Ijeoma learned how to start investing as a side hustle. In time–with some trial and error–she was able to quit her job and travel the world thanks to investing.Like any great entrepreneur, she saw a need while having conversations about investing…Recognizing that need and acting on it turned into a hugely successful company.Today on the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast, Teri shares her story about how investing and teaching the basics of investing changed her life.Learn how a couple of photos she added on Instagram while traveling and teaching abroad helped jumpstart her investing training when she got back home.Want some Investing 101 for inspiration? Find out how investing is a lot like having a lemonade or concession stand. Teri also gives some great tips and lessons she discovered while learning how to start investing.Like what to do after you realized you just lost $26K…Yes, you could learn a lot about yourself when trading stocks. So if you have a stock portfolio, are curious how to invest money to

Denise Walsh felt the “spark” when she graduated with a masters degree in clinical psychology. She was going to change the world.Over time, that spark faded. She wondered if she should ignore the dwindling spark and continue on as Clinical Psychologist. The problem: Once you have that spark, you know what it’s like to NOThave it.Denise decided to reignite that spark by stepping out of her comfort zone. And she never looked back…Today on the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast we are going to hear the rest of Denise’s story and talk about her strategies on how to build a team and develop leaders. Learn what makes a strong leader, how to find them, and how to effectively use their leadership skills.Denise is also going to give some helpful tips about building her business while caring for two young children, retiring her husband, and doing it all while working from home.Are you ready for your weekly dose of entrepreneurial inspiration? Let’s get started…About Denise WalshDenise has helped over a million people find

One morning, Regeanie heard the calling loud and clear: She needed to quit her lucrative corporate job.But what??At the time, Regeanie was a single mother with a comfortable job working in cybersecurity. At first, she dismissed the thought…but it never really went away.Eighteen months later, Regeanie made the brave decision to act on that voice and live her purpose…Today on Dream Life Is Real Life we’re going to hear Regeanie’s amazing story of self-discovery, entrepreneurship, and consulting individuals and organizations making an impact in others’ lives.Can you make a good living working with social organizations and nonprofits? Yes…and you can have a tremendous impact on these organizations! Make them a bunch of money and keep some for yourself.Thinking of taking the leap into social entrepreneurship? Find out what the early days of establishing your business look like and the inevitable resistance you’ll come up against. And, more importantly, how to break through that resistance.We are also going to disc

You’ve decided to use your skills and talents to coach others. It’s an exciting time. You’ve trained and developed a process. You’re making a difference in people’s lives!Your coaching business is getting established. But, at this point, you feel like your coaching business is the “best-kept secret” only a chosen few know about.You can’t afford to wait any longer- it’s time to Be SeenWe’re not going to pull any punches…There are a lot of coaches out there right now. That number keeps growing. Between 2015 and 2019, for example, the number of professional coaches increased by 33%. As you could guess, lots of coaches want to get noticed.How will YOU stand out among the crowd?Paying for expensive online ads? Spending way too much time posting on social media?There’s a better solution…Create and optimize your website! It’s probably the best online marketing strategy for your coaching business.It’s easier than ever to make a website, and the return on investment can be huge!4 things your website will do:1. Build y

At some point, we hit a wall when building a business. Maybe we lose focus or spread ourselves too thin. It happens, though…It’s part of the learning and growth process.Today, on the Dream Life is Real Life podcast, we are going to talk about hitting the wall, refocusing, and building your business stronger than ever.My guest, Erik Salzenstein, and I will talk about times we needed to take a step back in our respective businesses, examine our core values, and create a strategic alignment helping to scale our businesses.We will even sprinkle some thoughts about pouring feminine energy over masculine tasks in business…and why it helps.Hear Erik’s unique story and how addiction, imprisonment, and having the entrepreneurial spirit at an early age all influenced his core values, message, and business practices. About Erik SalzensteinErik is the founder of ERS Coaching and the Next Level Coaching programs. He is a well-respected, in-demand online business coach & keynote speaker with his signature talk: “From P

As an entrepreneur, you are eventually going to get to a point where you start thinking about hiring a first employee. And, if you are like most entrepreneurs that don’t have the experience building a team, you may be putting it off.Spoiler alert: Stop putting it off!Today on the Dream Life is Real Life podcast, I am going to talk to you about hiring a first employee and why it is NOT an expense but an OPPORTUNITY.Are you still thinking the old school way when it comes to hiring an employee? That you need to have everything figured out. All your ducks in a row. A cubicle ready to be filled. Then you hire someone to sit in that cubicle and work for you.That’s not the kind of thinking that’s going to help scale your business in 2021.You’re not simply hiring to get a job done. You are building a team that is going to bring new energies in, capitalize on momentum, and free up your time so you could focus more on income generating activities.Hiring is a MASSIVE ROI if you approach it the right way.So how do you do

Marketing hesitation is real–it’s that feeling you get when you don’t feel like doing all that stuff to market your business. So you let the posts slide for a day…cancel a networking opportunity for next week…And guess what? It’s costing your business money and opportunities.But marketing can be overwhelming and exhausting. You rather show up doing the things in your zone of genius like coaching, teaching, writing, etc.I’ve seen a lot of entrepreneurs and solopreneurs hit that three year mark and are so over “showing up” and doing their own marketing. In fact, they don’t even want to look at social media. Here’s the thing…Every business is a marketing business.If you go through these struggles, you are probably the biggest bottleneck in your marketing. You’re getting in your own way by overthinking, worrying, or procrastinating your marketing.Today on the Dream Life is Real Life podcast I am going to talk about why you should stop doing your marketing. This mindset hack will change the way you see yourself as

The 40 hour work week. How does this even make sense anymore? What’s the history behind working 40 hours a week and why do we keep doing it?Welcome to another episode of the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast. Today I am talking to Joe Sanok, author and host of The Practice of The Practice podcast. We’re going to dive into why the 40 hour work week can actually be hurting productivity.So then…how to be more productive?Slow down. Yes. Neuroscience and case studies say slowing down helps unlock hidden creativity and productivity. Learn about the flow between slowing down and killing it as an entrepreneur. AND why science is pushing back on the “hustle culture”.Your down time is precious. And there are rest time hacks to help you show up more productive and prepared for abundance and new business opportunities.Yes…It’s okay to stop working on Fridays. Discover why.And now that you have this newfound productivity, here are a couple other important things to explore.How are you setting your career goals? Learn why yo

Today we are talking with Nancy Pickard, a Master Coach, about what it takes to be a Personal Shadow Coach!Nancy Pickard is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training and the Levin Life Coach Academy. She is certified as a Breakthrough Shadow Coach, Empowered Parent Coach, Courage Coach, Healing Your Heart Coach, Leadership Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Bigger Better Braver Coaching. She is the author of the international best seller, Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your Fears, Embrace your Courage, Transform your Life.Prior to her work as a coach, she owned and operated a personal training gym called Tight Ends Inc. She knows what it takes to help people achieve big goals. She holds multiple personal training certifications and has focused on health and wellness for almost 20 years. Her path towards coaching was a natural evolution—she has a BS in Psychology and an MS in Education.She lives by example. In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and und

Today we’re going to talk about how to get raving fans who are excited and ready to invest with you!As a coach or a consultant, do you have the feeling like you’re always on a hamster wheel, posting and commenting and chatting and engaging?That’s why this episode is all about a good overview and pieces of advice so you can take action TODAY implementing in your messaging branding and business.Ready to build those raving fans? The people who Know, Like and Trust you. The 3 things you need in order for people to be ready and excited to work with you. ABOUT HANNA HERMANSONHanna Hermanson, Certified Coach, International Speaker, Author, & Founder of Dream Life is Real Life Copywriting Agency, who has helped 100s of coaches build, scale, and enjoy their online businesses– essentially make their dream life their real life!You can find out more about Hanna at dreamlifeisreallife.com/show and connect with her on Instagram @hannahermanson_Join our network of entrepreneurs, business owners, and online coaches right

Welcome to our latest episode of the Dream Life is Real Life podcast! Today I’m talking to Damon Burton, a search engine marketing expert that has beaten billion dollar companies at their own game.Damon wants to share some proven marketing strategies to grow your business.Are you paying for ads on Facebook or Google? Spending tons of time creating social media posts?Are you happy with the results? Looking for other options?It’s time to dig in!Search engines bring free (organic) traffic to your website. People actively searching for services or products you provide have instant access to what you have to offer–when they find you. Yep, it takes some SEO strategy…but it pays off!And…Effective social media marketing may not be what you expect. Spoiler alert: Sometimes the quietest on social media are most successful–when they market well. Get a framework for social media marketing posts that amplify your visibility and convert. Learn how Damon built up his skill set into a successful career in search engine marke

Welcome to another episode of the Dream Life is Real Life podcast. Ready to get new insights and inspiration to grow your business while enjoying life balance? Then let’s get started….Last week we talked about self sabotage and goal setting. This week, we will expand on moving beyond feeling overwhelmed and get advice on staying focused and balanced during the good and “not so good” months of being a business owner.My guest, Susan Stutzel, a Mindset and Productivity Coach, is passionate about freeing professional women from self-sabotaging goals and helping them find a life of purpose.Today Susan and I will discuss what happens after enjoying some success in business, but then things get hard. You have your best month ever, and then…a lull.That lull could be frustrating. You try to do everything, but you’re just not sure what’s working.Susan has a journaling exercise that could turn it all around.The Power of Choice in Your Business-There’s a certain power in YES and NO.Being a “Yes” person helped you become

Welcome to another edition of the Dream Life is Real Life podcast. Ready to take the next big steps to grow your business?Today we discuss goal setting and why it is so important for building your business.And we’re going to take it a step further…We’re examining how our own self-sabotaging attitudes prevent us from setting business goals that take us to the next level.Are you curious about moving past your current reach or impact? Ready to make the stretch and get bigger, better results?Sure, stretch goals can be met with resistance. After working with hundreds of coaches and entrepreneurs, I know some can be very hesitant to set big stretch goals. But these goals can offer HUGE opportunities to expand your business–and it doesn’t mean giving up all your free time and mental bandwidth.Why Do Stretch Goals Get Met with Resistance?Here are four common self-sabotaging attitudes I noticed…Overwhelm: Believing scaling your business to get 2 to 5X profits means doing way more work! Coaches and entrepreneurs that h

Ready for your next dose of inspiration to achieve your Dream Life?Overcoming adversity can feel like a constant uphill battle. The important lessons we learn along the way, however, are invaluable resources for others struggling with similar situations.Today I have the honor of talking with Melissa R. Williams–CEO of Recherche’, entrepreneurial coach, and motivational speaker. As the founder and CEO of Recherche’, Melissa grew the company into a multi-million dollar conglomerate of four flourishing corporations. Her success inspired her to become an entrepreneurial coach and strategist for others wishing to live their dream life. Melissa had more than her fair share of struggles throughout her life. Growing up in Chicago’s impoverished inner city, she thrived in her education despite losing her father and being victim to sexual abuse.After finishing high school, more challenges shook her core. She struggled with homelessness and domestic violence. But Michelle persisted and turned adversity into determinatio

Welcome to another episode of the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast. Today I am talking to a mentor of over 10,000 women business owners, Fabienne Fredrickson. And she’s ready to inspire!Fabienne believes self-worth and mindset principles are the core to successfully taking your business to the next level. Get a glimpse of her 20+ years of experience and discoveries to help you take action in living your DREAM LIFE.In this episode we’ll talk about:– Female leadership in unwritten times: feminine strength is needed now more than ever– How to become a money magnet in any economy– Speaking of money magnet–how to make twice as much while working half the time– Understanding our definition of “having it all” and how we can get it “all”– The universal and spiritual laws of making good money…and what it means during uncertain times.Ready to discover the keys and confidence to making twice as much as you’re making now while working half the time? Let’s get started!Fabienne Fredrickson is the founder of Boldheart.com–a

How to Start a Small Business at Home…or AnywhereReady to escape the 9 to 5 life? Want to do something you love from anywhere in the world?Seems too good to be true? Well then tune into some REAL TALK…Today I am talking with one of my all-star coaching clients, Lori Konkler. Lori is the powerhouse Business Success Coach behind the Xennial Traveler Company.Back in 2016, Lori ditched her 9 to 5 corporate job as a Director of Sales & Marketing. She wanted to explore a new life of freedom being a digital nomad–working on HER time, pace, and terms anywhere in the world.Her elite coaching program helps entrepreneurs all over the globe successfully do exactly what she did–quickly launch, scale, and optimize a remote business that makes $10K+ a month.Get expert tips and advice about how to stop working 9 to 5 and enjoy the freedom and adventure of being a digital nomad.Lori and I talked about:– Making the big leap from living in Wisconsin to starting a remote business based in The Virgin Islands.– The mistakes sh

Dr. Deb Muth, Naturopathic Doctor, Priestess, and host of the Let’s Talk Wellness Now podcast, is on a mission to teach women how they can use their feminine energy to build the life and business they desire.Her story shows why understanding masculine and feminine energy is crucial throughout our career paths.Dr. Deb worked hard to grow the Midwest’s largest integrative medical clinic, Serenity Health Care Center, as well as 6 other businesses.Despite the success, she felt something wasn’t right. As she turned 50, she realized that she left behind her feminine energy–and exhausted her masculine energy–building her empire.After feeling lost and far from feminine, Dr. Deb began the journey of embracing her feminine energy and understanding why it is SO important. It changed her life and how she approached her career.Now living from her feminine strengths while still loving the masculine world of fun and business, she created what feels is the perfect life balance!And she wants to share…Dr. Deb believes the worl

Holy cow… It’s been almost a year since I’ve gotten to sit down with you 1:1! We need a little time for real talk! Today, we’re going behind the scenes on our life and business! Tune in to get the inside scoop on:– Our move to Mexico! What it’s really like LIVING here full time…– My energetic shifts and growths… how I’m creating more space in my life and mind…and getting CLARITY!– As a result, I’m pivoting my business model…– My team is stepping back from coaching coaches. We’re offering a new service for emerging business and life coaches. Get the details!– What’s next for me, my team, husband and dog– It’s an exciting time for me. So let’s catch up!Learn more about the Done For You offers here: https://www.dreamlifeisreallife.comCheck out our grams here: https://www.instagram.com/hannahermanson_/Be sure to subscribe to this show for weekly episodes with other “go-getters” and inspiring leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs.ABOUT HANNA HERMANSONHanna Hermanson, Certified Coach, International Speaker, Author,

These days, there are a lot of coaches out there…Business coaches, life coaches, career coaches–the list goes on.With a saturated market, how do you know which business coach actually did the hard work to get a coaching certification that actually means something?Does the name Jack Canfield sound familiar? You may recognize him from the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and, more recently, The Success Principles.Jack Canfield also offers business coaching through the Canfield Training Group. This rigorous training involves countless hours learning, practicing, and facilitating the proven methods of the Success Principles.Hanna is a Certified Trainer in the Canfield Methodology–the highest level of business coach training certification offered.What does this mean for you?Hanna’s training and experience has changed the lives of many entrepreneurs, especially those with a sincere desire to coach others. With the Canfield Methodology, Hanna helps business owners and organizations:– Develop marketing