Thought Leaders Business Lab Podcast

Are you feeling unchallenged with what you are doing and feel that you are not living to your full potential? Constantly asking yourself if this is all there is in your life?  We are living in a world that pressures us to do what other people think we should be doing.  And often, we have no idea what we actually want.  Today’s guest, Aimee J, is here to inspire you to chase your dreams and to live an authentic life - the life that you truly desire. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Being honest and authentic to yourself (9:23) The power of starting somewhere (17:34) Knowing every aspect of your business (19:42) The benefit of hiring coaches (27:10) Being the best version of yourself (29:45) The danger of overnight successes (33:58) Following people blindly versus finding your unique focus (35:18) 5 different ways of identifying people and relationships (37:08) Aimee J. is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker and host of the top valued Chasing Dreams Podcast. As a lawyer with a masters in comput

If you are looking for a way to add a new stream of income to your business or re-purpose the assets you currently have in your existing business so you can reach a larger audience, an online program could be a fantastic option for you.  The market is expected to continue to grow rapidly and its growth can be attributed to the fact that e-learning is much more time-flexible and can be easily accessed anytime, anywhere.  Is building an online program for you? In this episode, Samantha and Tim discuss the four steps you need to take to design, build and launch an online course in 30 days. They also talk about their new program, the Knowledge Business Launch Formula (KBLF) and how you can join in with the action.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The first step: Foundation (11:25) Questions to ask before creating an online course (12:37) Unpacking the knowledge that you have (13:07) The second step: Design (17:44) How to improve your conversion event (19:29) Creating the framework (20:18) What is your del

Entrepreneurship is full of risks.  From the moment that you decide to open a business, you are betting on your income, your talent and your future.  So with all the risks involved, should you start a business in the hope of possibly getting the long term benefits? Or should you find a job and accept monthly paychecks even though you’re sacrificing your personal freedom?  Today’s guest, Josh Cantwell, shares his journey of being an entrepreneur and not having to work for a boss. He also talks about how a life-threatening illness changed his perspective and values in business and taught him to be more daring in entrepreneurship.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Having a boss versus having a mentor (5:35) The difference between taking a job and being an entrepreneur (10:22) The ingredient that stokes creativity (12:42) Importance of your personal brand (18:56) Leveraging your brand through different platforms (21:00) How values affect entrepreneurship (25:30) How Wall Street values companies (31:21) Stan

Michael S. Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies once said, “By questioning all the aspects of our business, we continuously inject improvement and innovation into our culture.” Learning is a continuous process in business. In asking questions, you take the first step in this life-long journey of learning.  In this episode, Samantha and Tim gathered several fantastic questions and answer them based on their personal views and experiences.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How do you craft a message that attracts the right people? (8:14) The K.E.E.P. Principle (11:04) How do we handle losing clients? (13:02) Being careful about discounting (18:30) How do you serve with integrity but still pay the bills? (19:08) Two things about discounts (22:33) Things to consider when extending the credit (21:18) How to make the most of online networking opportunities (24:43) 5 things to put in your email content (28:53) LIVE ONLINE TRAINING Design, Build and Launch your Online Business Program in 30 Days or Less

Podcasting can be an amazing platform for you to grow your authority and your brand.  Having a podcast is a great way to share your unique perspective and educate your audience on how you can possibly help them.  Today’s guest is Heneka Watkins-Porter who talks about the considerations before you start a podcast.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:  The first thing to consider when starting your podcast (5:35) Identifying your perfect avatar (7:22)  The importance of keywords (11:30)  Plan, plan, plan (14:28) How many podcast episodes should you have on your launch? (16:55) Communicating with your listeners (18:33) Does the time matter in releasing your podcast? (20:30) Tips on launching your podcast (24:10) The technical stuff and platforms that you need (25:38)  Going past your fears (26:32)  The power of that podcast has (33:24) For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/169

The entire world is on a crazy roller-coaster ride... We ended 2019 creating plans and talking about how much we’re looking forward to 2020.  We were excited about implementing our fresh ideas.  However, things took a massive turn and plans have been put on hold for an indefinite period of time.  With many factors of our life being affected, it has put us in a position of uncertainty.   Whilst it’s challenging, how we deal with this uncertainty is crucial.  In this episode, Samantha and Tim talk about how you can lead and take charge in this time of uncertainty.   There are three lenses; how are you dealing with life right now, what is your clients perspective, and how are you being perceived by your audience. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The first stage of grief: Denial (7:09) The second stage of grief: Anger (8:15) Handling anger and posting in social media (10:00) What is deliberate intent? (11:15) The third stage of grief: Bargaining (11:40) What combats uncertainty? (14:49)  The fourth stage of

With much of the world currently in lockdown, most people are now working from home.  With the whole family at home, the kids being around 24/7 and not being able to get out of the house for a break, there are a host of challenges being experienced that many people have not dealt with before. So how do you survive and be productive in this season of lockdown?  Whilst working from home is completely doable, it can be made much easier by implementing some simple strategies and organization.  This Thursday’s episode, Samantha and Tim, who has been working from home for more than 10 years, share some valuable tips on not just how to survive, but thrive when working from home. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The benefits of a morning routine (4:54)   Things to do in your daily routine (9:46) The importance of stepping away from work (11:09) The benefits of setting up a work space (12:29) Managing your own and your client’s expectations (16:15)  Your work and your kids  (17:32) Having fun despite the lockdow

Connecting with someone on the other side of the world isn’t nearly as difficult as it has been in the past. In days gone by, building your network outside of your local area was a challenge. But with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, the world is getting smaller and smaller. With just a few clicks, you can connect with somebody from another continent and open the conversation that could potentially lead to a meaningful business relationship.  In this episode, Samantha is joined by Australia’s most connected person on LinkedIn, Leanne Isaacson, and she talks about the value of building connections on LinkedIn.  Get empowered and be confident with using LinkedIn as a platform for widening your scope of influence.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:  Connecting on LinkedIn is like a virtual handshake (5:06)   What activities should you do more of on LinkedIn? (15:01)  The difference between posting on LinkedIn and Facebook (15:31) What is the true value of LinkedIn? (19:10) Tips on building your firs

Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to launch a new program in just one week?  In these times when it seems like  everything is spinning so quickly, there are opportunities to build something new, and create a new source of revenue.  But does it have to be completely new?  Do you need to start from scratch? Not at all.  In this episode, Samantha and Tim will guide you through how to launch a program in just a week.  They share how they have done it themselves, so you can replicate what they’ve done for yourself.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The importance of listening to what the market needs (5:16) Your bag of tricks and how you can use it (8:04) How to choose relevant deliverables so your program is attractive to customers (9:06) The value of being clear to your team (11:48) How to find your audience (13:08) The significance of referral partners (15:42) The outcome of being available to your clients (16:19) Get out there. Deliver your awesomeness. Help people.  People are wanting to be led and hel

We are currently in an uncertain economy, where the rules are rapidly changing.  Some businesses are taking a dip, and it’s easy to just bury your head in the sand.  When your business is your sole source of income, this can pose a real challenge. However, even though we are in uncertain times, there are multiple ways to confidently take the steps needed to keep revenue coming through the door.   In this episode, Samantha shares ‘The 2020 Business Reinvention Model’ and shares the three ways to reinvent your business amidst the current situation.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Regroup and organize for the new times (2:30) Sustaining your business by increasing your visibility (3:34)  Getting support from your coaches (4:58) Importance of self-care during this time (5:24) Realign your business (6:40) Match your message with your expertise (7:51) Should you change your business model? (8:13) Revitalizing your business (9:52) Now is the time to increase your collaborations (11:01) LINKS MENTIONED IN TH

The past week has felt like a year for many of us, and we’re unsure what’s going to happen next.  It is easy to just stop all the marketing and sales when we’re in uncertain times.  But is that what we should be doing?  Whilst you can’t control what is happening around you, we can control the dialogue of whats next so you can paint the future. And marketing is a good place to start. In this episode, Samantha and Tim give light on why you should not stop marketing and what you can consider to pivot given the current conditions. They also share something new and exciting that they have coming up...   WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Control the things you can control (7:42) Should you create more marketing content? (8:21) Business as a marketing machine (9:19) What kind of marketing content should you put? (11:02) Doing everything with empathy (11:16) Don’t stop marketing (14:55) Change your expectations (16:42) You are not alone (20:00) NEW PROGRAM!Knowledge Business Launch Formula (KBLF) Knowledge Bus

The military and entrepreneurship are two very different worlds, yet share many similarities.  In this time of crisis, we can learn so much from the military in regards to leadership and how to respond when faced with stressful situations.  Most importantly, how do you lead yourself and become your business’ greatest warrior? In this episode, Bram shares his expertise on the subject of leadership, and the lessons he learned from the military that we can use in the business realm.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Emotional intelligence in leadership (11:05) Imposed discipline to self discipline (17:00) Quick decision-making in stressful situations (19:52) How visualizing the problem prepares you (21:33) Complexity and structure (26:47) How the principles of leadership apply to business (42:15) Self leadership (46:02) For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/162 Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://sa

All businesses right now are experiencing a sudden shift that is beyond everybody’s control.  What you’ve been planning for months is suddenly turned on its head, and our confidence is being tested. We are not just battling a health crisis, but we are being challenged in business and our thoughts are revolving around how to stay afloat in this situation and come out of the other side.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How businesses are affected by each other (6:34) What is the worst thing you can do? (7:14) What is the best thing you can do? (8:56) Showing genuine concern to your clients (10:24) Reaching out to your team and showing care (11:51)  Do you hold back marketing in this time of crisis? (14:55) Opportunity amidst the crisis (19:15) Turning what you already have into something new (20:13) Marketing that you could be implementing now (20:59) What you can do to innovate in your business (30:37) Building your capability (32:46) The positive side of the crisis (33:23) For full show notes and link

Today's marketplace is ever changing and if you don’t stop and check in once in a while, you can easily lose direction.  Are you staying in touch with what your customers needs are and how is your business evolving to serve them better than the competition?   In this episode, Patti Mara the author of the book UpSolutions discusses the new rules of business and how entrepreneurs can reposition themselves for success while increasing the growth of their business and profitability.  Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://samanthariley.global/itunes Thanks so much for your support of the show! Do you have a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, a suggestion for a topic, or maybe a question you’d like answered on the show?  Click here and let us know: https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/ For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/160 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How coach

Social media is only as effective as the strategy supporting it. Creating and sharing posts and images will not be enough; nor effective solely if that’s the entirety of the strategy.  Social media is important and will help you stay top of mind with your prospects, but creating the right strategy and making sure that this strategy works is critical.  So what makes a successful social media marketing strategy?  In today’s episode, Samantha and Tim share how to create a successful social media marketing strategy that will not only place you in front of your future prospects, but also transition those prospects into clients. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The two groups of people using Social Media (3:30) What constitutes a successful social media campaign? (4:10) The five keys of a successful social media marketing campaign (7:45) The importance of knowing your avatar (9:42) DIY people and Done For You people  (12:32) Know where your ideal clients hang out (14:12) Having an effective conversion strateg

Numbers. Finances. Financial reports and systems.  These are just some of the words that challenge business owners often but something that is extremely  crucial in any business.  But what if you don’t consider yourself a numbers person? If you can resonate, then this podcast is for you.  In this episode, Samantha and Meryl talk about what you need to know to be confident in knowing your numbers and building a strong financial system that will work for you.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Tips on financing your way into a business (8:58) First stepping stone to building your business (11:14) The Profit First methodology (12:34) Being confident with numbers (15:30) Importance of getting the right team for your business (17:00) What knowing your numbers actually mean (17:23) The two key financial reports you need to have (19:13) Elements of a financial system (19:46) Do you need to use an accounting system like Xero straight away? (21:38) Disadvantages of using a Spreadsheet in the long run (24:21) Comm

Reaching and sustaining your first $10K month is an awesome benchmark for any small business.     While exciting, scaling from start up to to $10K per month doesn’t come without its challenges. On today's episode Samantha and Tim discuss the different stages to work through when scaling your business and what you can do to help your chances of success.  They also dive into what you need to do to make sure that you continue to maintain that $10K month on month and consistent reliable income.  Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://samanthariley.global/itunes Thanks so much for your support of the show! Do you have a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, a suggestion for a topic, or maybe a question you’d like answered on the show?  Click here and let us know: https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/ For full show notes and links visit:  http://samanthariley.global/podcast/157 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE

Do not be afraid of being who you are. Be yourself.  We hear these words all the time… But do these phrases apply to business? To personal branding?  And what do they actually mean? As a business owner or entrepreneur, your scope of influence is as wide as you can imagine. But can being yourself make you an effective influencer?  In today’s podcast episode, Laura Bull shares how being who you are will help you build an authentic personal brand. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: What is an influencer? (2:14) Influencer or manipulator? (3:54) Shared identity with the market (7:00) What parts of yourself you need to bring out (8:28) Three elements of branding (9:58) How the three elements of branding work together (19:34) How important is it to build a brand (25:25) Branding vs no branding (27:21) Staying authentic in branding (29:11) Understanding bad narratives (31:22) Flaws. Embrace or hide? (32:00) For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/156 Haven’t left a review yet?

Social media can deliver great results and help you attract your ideal clients.   Conversely, you can spend a lot of time creating content, and not reap any benefits. On today's episode Samantha and Tim discuss the importance of consistent content creation and talk about some of the reasons that your content strategy might not be working. They also dive into what you need to do to make sure that you are creating content for your market that's effective, relative to your niche, and consistently broadcast. Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://samanthariley.global/itunes Thanks so much for your support of the show! Do you have a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, a suggestion for a topic, or maybe a question you’d like answered on the show?  Click here and let us know: https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/ For full show notes and links visit:  http://samanthariley.global/podcast/155 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN

As business owners and entrepreneurs you have to make sales to stay in business.  Getting leads into your sales funnel is only one step in the process.  There are more steps that need to be taken to turn that lead into a customer. And one of those steps is actually asking for the sale...  But what is it about selling that makes many people feel icky when it comes time to invite a prospect to work with you?   And how can you change your process to avoid that feeling?   Imagine having a step by step process that had you converting double the sales you are now.  How much more positive would you feel to get on those sales calls? In this episode, today’s guest Tiji Thomas joins me to talk about how to increase your sales conversions.   Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://samanthariley.global/itunes Thanks so much for your support of the show! Do you have a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, a suggestion for a topic,