The Self-Employed Life
The Self-Employed Life Podcast (formerly Creative Warriors) provides business and personal development strategies for self-employed business owners that create sustainable success. A community of self-employed and small business owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and ambitious individuals that need creative solutions in business. Being self-employed and a business Warrior is a mindset, a spirit and a challenge. We need a different way of doing business. This is business with a soul. We discuss marketing, branding, productivity, mindset, building meaningful relationships with customers and living a fulfilling life. In the self-employed life, it's all personal. Small business consultant, business coach for entrepreneurs, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO, host Jeffrey Shaw, interviews bestselling authors and experts who will change your way of thinking and provide practical ideas that you can apply directly in your life and business. Two episodes each week- one content-rich interview with an expert and Coaching Break offers a 15-minute break to receive coaching from your host.
Episodes
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Rob Hunter about the art of effective communication. Rob shares his insights on why communication is a critical — yet often overlooked — skill in many businesses today. He offers practical tips and strategies to help...
One of my goals is to help you develop an Alchemist Mindset. Differing from the concepts of a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. This is to have a willingness to learn from things that have nothing to do with what you do, but turning it into something valuable for yourself.
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gayle Friend, founder of Unrestricted Intimacy, about the power of creating deep, meaningful relationships in business. Gayle redefines intimacy as more than just a romantic concept—it’s about forming deep, authentic conne...
"What motivates us most is the desire to become bolder versions of ourselves." This is a quote from my first book, LINGO, and I believe that to be true. With all the goals we might have, and all the rewards we can pursue, I do believe that continuing to find a bolder version of ourselves is at the heart of our motivation. In the episodes I share a few thoughts on being bo...
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Shaneh Woods, CEO of Prosperity First. D...
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with two guests, Milton Pedraza and Erica Wertheim Zohar, co-authors of High Trust Worth: The New Currency of Business is Not Money, It’s Tr...
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Deborah Coviello, author of The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track, to talk about what it really means to be a CEO. Deborah explains the power of shifting from a results-driven mindset to one that prioriti...
You've likely heard about a growth and fixed mindset. In this episode, I take that to a whole new level that is proving to be a distinguishable difference between those that thrive in business and those that struggle to get past whatever level they are currently at. It's what I'm calling an Alchemy Mindset.
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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Cara Poppitt, author of Big Freakin’ Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready, about the process of implementing change. Cara explains that courage is the starting point, with confidence fol...
In this episode you'll learn about one of the biggest changes in marketing and sales, the reason for it, and what you can do about it. I can almost guarantee it's going to warrant some changes in either your digital platform, customer engagement, or both. Important information and perspective change.
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can with What We Have Is Better than Nothing
Business is a cycle of ups and downs. If you're feeling the pinch, if your business is slowing down or you fear it might, these strategies will be business-saving. If your business is thriving, great! But learn these strategies for when it's not.
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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Slattery, founder of Crowsnest Consulting,...
It's the beginning of a new year and perhaps you want to increase sales and grow your business. Whether you love sales as much as I do or find it incredibly uncomfortable, what I want to share with you I believe has the potential to increase sales, make an amazing experience for your customers, and maybe motivate you so sales becomes your favorite part of your business.
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela Chee, author of The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. Angela shared her inspiring perspective on how being "the only one" can be a powerful advantage. She emphasized that stepping into y...
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great privilege of speaking with Amy Kemp, author of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work
As we get closer to the end of year, many business owners find themselves having reasons to celebrate and feeling discouraged. Many people are feeling both at the same time. The rollercoaster ride and multiple feelings at the same time are not new to us! Here are some tips on celebrating and dealing with discouragement and the surprising way they are connected.
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Catherine Roe, founder of Cowart Roe CPA, abo...
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