In today’s episode Joan Sotkin talks about the human need for connection, how it manifests through behaviors such as compulsive debting, overspending, excessive drinking, gambling, etc. Understanding this need for connection can help you build your business and market your services.

Comparing Yourself to Others and Taking Things Personally
In today’s episode, I talk about two things that follow the “Courage to Be You” theme and can keep you stuck where you are. They are comparing yourself to others and taking things personally. Understanding these can help you  improve your self-esteem develop a success identity.

Reprogramming Your Subconscious to Lose Weight, Alter Financial Behaviors and More 

Asher Fox is a pioneer in the integration of several fields of study into a comprehensive therapeutic approach that creates rapid and lasting improvements in the lives of his clients where prior forms of therapy and treatment proved ineffective. His approach simultaneously addresses the subconscious, conscious and environmental levels of human behavior in a way that creates generative change and lasting life-long results.

Although he specializes in working with people with weight-loss issues, we talk about how his techniques can be used for altering unproductive financial behaviors.

The power of story in Business - Sales and Marketing
Aprille Janes has many years of experience as a business consultant in corporate, but she left the corporate life and now works as a small business coach, speaker, and host of the Bolder Business Podcast. Her favorite focus is helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs leverage the power of story for sales and marketing so they can stand out, become memorable, and close more business.

Finding the courage to tell you who I am Joan Sotkin
Like many of you, I have managed to find a way to seem “normal” in a world where there really is no normal. Now, it’s time for me to modify the proper business woman persona I have developed and let the playful, creative part of me come out. I hope you’ll join me and let your “real” self express itself.

Indigo Ocean Dutton is a prolific entrepreneur, social innovator and author. She is founder of Awaken Business Consulting, Aspiratech, and the Phone Buddies Online Peer Counseling Community. She is also the author of "Being Bliss" and “Micro Habits for Major Happiness.” The Awaken motto is, "Transform your business, transform your life," because Indigo believes that the work we do in the world is an integral part of our path of spiritual awakening.  

Today I talk about a problem faced by many entrepreneurs – income that goes up and down - Income ups and downs. Because entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch, they often think, during the up times, that there won’t be another down and they don’t plan on the income cycles. 

My guest today is Kathleen Gage, who has been doing business on the internet for many years - an internet marketer. She’s the author of Power Up for Profits: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Online Marketing and her mission is to inspire you to live fully, play full out, generate great revenue, and leave a lasting legacy.