Destination: Dream Job

10 | Finding your Why: The Key to Staying Motivated in Business

Finding your Why is the best way to stay motivated when building a business.

 

Your why is the reason for being in business, why you are willing to put yourself out of your comfort zone and achieve your dream life.

 

When I first started my business, my why was to replace my income.  When I achieved that goal, I got comfortable in my business.  What I noticed is that my business started to become stagnant.

 

I re-discovered my why and am as excited as ever about business.

 

My why is to help people build a life they don’t need a vacation from and to build both financial and time freedom into my own life.

 

What is your why? If you are thinking of starting a business you need to get clear on your why.

 

Here are some questions to help you figure it out:

• What does my ideal life look like?
• If I could wave a magic wand and change 2 things – what would they be?
• If I had all the money in the world, what would I spend my time doing?
• Why do I want to start a business?
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If you need some help figuring out your why, get a mentor, coach or accountability partner.

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

 

9 | Relationship Marketing & Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth with Janice Porter

Janice Porter focuses on Relationship Marketing Training, showing people how to create relationships by leveraging the power of LinkedIn and how to nurture existing relationships with an online system that sends real cards and gifts through the mail.

 

This episode was one of my favourites because I love LinkedIn and think there is so much untapped value!

 

Did you know there are over 900 million LinkedIn users now? Wow! That’s a lot of people.

 

LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for relationship marketing.

 

The thing she said that stood out to me the most was:

 

“If you’re going to have a LinkedIn profile at all, make it a good one.” – Janice Porter

 

Here are some highlights of our conversation:

• When you send real cards in the mail, they get opened 100% of the time and move people from the head to their heart and build a true connection.
• Use LinkedIn to build relationships and connections, the money is in the mailbox.
• Janice answers the question: do you need a free or premium membership to use LinkedIn effectively.
• Make a connection, reach out through messenger, and foster the relationship. Don’t forget to follow up!
• How your LinkedIn is a first impression on your online presence.

 

Listen to the full episode to get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to reach out to people through LinkedIn and use this great platform to grow your business!

 

Connect with Janice:

 

Website: www.janiceporter.com

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

 

Download 16 Steps to a Fully Optimized LinkedIn Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html/#16Steps

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

 

8 | Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Growth and Mindset Shift with Roy Van Der Mull

Transitioning from being an employee to an entrepreneur requires a significant mindset shift.

With Roy's expertise, he shares his journey from Employee to Entrepreneur.  His journey showcases the challenges and rewards of embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking outside the box, and fostering a growth mindset.

As an employee, we work within a structured framework and follow the company's vision. However, as an entrepreneur, we become responsible for creating our own vision and thinking outside the box. Entrepreneurs need to learn to think critically, solve problems, and explore different angles to seize opportunities.

A growth mindset is so important, which encompasses curiosity, thinking outside the box, and critical thinking. Having an open mind and a willingness to explore different possibilities and solutions is crucial. 

The journey from employee to entrepreneur requires a transformation in mindset. It involves embracing a growth mindset, thinking outside the box, and being open to new opportunities and solutions.

By understanding one's personality, aligning with a suitable business model, and seeking guidance, individuals can unlock their entrepreneurial potential and create their own vision for success.

Developing critical thinking skills, setting ambitious goals, and adapting to different business cycles are essential aspects of this transition. Whether self-employed or working within a company, cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset can lead to success and innovation in various professional endeavors.

 

Connect with Roy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royvandermull-harvestingresults/

Personality Code: https://my.bankcode.com/royvandermull 

10 Deadly Sins of Small Business: https://harvesting-results.ck.page/09c467c346 

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

 

7 | Pros and Cons of Starting a Business

I love business.  I think everyone deserves the freedom that comes with owning your own business but business is not for everyone.  If you have been considering whether business is right for you, check out today's episodes: Pros & Cons of Starting a Business.

These pros and cons are personal to me.  They are why I stay in business and also what I struggled with most at the beginning.  

Pros:

1. Control over schedule and time: you get to choose what's important to you and how you want to spend your time.

2. Unlimited earning potential: ditch the glass ceiling and make your financial goals a reality.

3. Pursue a purposeful career: do something you love and define your own purpose.

 

Cons:

1. Business can be unpredictable and your income can fluctuate but you can start a side hustle and build your business while you still have a full-time income.

2. Self-promotion can be awkward at first but I have met some really great people through networking and promoting my business.

 

Evaluate your current situation, do the pros and cons outweigh starting a business? 

 

Download your free guide: 5 Steps to Starting a Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

6 | What is my Business Idea? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

I’m not an expert in anything so I don’t know what business to start.

 

I hear this so often from my clients.  You don’t need to be an expert in your field to start, you just need a 10% edge.

 

We all have something we are good at that we can share with the world.

 

Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to get started with some business ideas:

1. What are you passionate about?
2. When do you experience flow?
3. What life experience have you walked through?
4. What do your family and friends say about you?
5. What do people ask you about?

So many businesses are built on past experiences.  What is your idea? What is one thing you can think of that will make a difference?

 

Remember, your business doesn’t have to be something you plan to do for the rest of your life.  Sometimes you just need that one idea to get started.

 

If you have a business idea, I would love to hear from you.  Fire me an email and share your idea so I can cheer you on!

 

Don’t have an idea or know where to start? No problem, book a discovery call with me and I can help you get started.

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

5 | What Career Coaching & Resume Writing Taught Me

I started my business as a Career Coach and Resume Writer and have learned so many amazing things from my clients.

 

I have been inspired by their courage, determination to follow their dreams, and their ability to pivot at any time.

 

Here is what I learned:

-You can pivot at anytime

-There are endless career and business ideas

-You don’t need higher education to grow into leadership roles

 

Tune in to hear some amazing client stories and hear more about what I learned as a Career Coach and Resume Writer.

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

4 | Does your Business Feel Like a Prison: How to have Business Boundaries

Have you heard the saying, I quit my job to have more freedom and now I work 24/7 for myself?

 

I have and I hate it!  I don’t believe that is what business is about.

 

Yes, in the beginning, it can require more time to build systems and grow your business, but you should always have boundaries.

 

When I first started, I had been working day and night, responding to messages the minute they came in, afraid to take breaks from my phone in case I missed something. 

 

I hired a business coach who told me to have business hours, just like a regular business. 

 

I took her advice, created business hours, and responded to messages and emails only during those times and it completely changed my life.

 

Here are a few ways I gain control over my time:

-Don’t share my phone number with clients

-Determine how much money I needed to make

-Remember my Why

-Paid myself right away

-Set Business Hours

 

Take a listen and learn more about the ways I set boundaries and how it changed my business and life!

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

LinkedIn Post I mentioned in the Episode 

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

3 | Stepping out of your Comfort Zone

Have you ever had to do something that you were absolutely dreading but it was also something you knew you had to do? 

 

We can get comfortable in our everyday life and forget to try new things and dream of a better life.

 

I work with people starting a purpose-driven business because I believe we all have a purpose in this life.  We all have something that keeps us up at night, something that we wish we could change.

 

Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and do something that gets you excited?

 

Here are 3 ways to get out of your comfort zone:

1. Do something new every day for the next week
2. Dream about your future
3. Start a new habit

 

Listen in and try one thing to move out of your comfort zone this week!

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/