Thought Leaders Business Lab Podcast

Instagram… Instagram Stories... Should you be showing up on these platforms?  Without giving away too much, the answer is - if your peeps are hanging out there. We discuss who the users of this platform are, plus we break down the basics of Instagram and Instagram Stories (yes, they are on the same app, but they are used differently). Join us today for Instagram 101. We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes.  This is the best way to help us share our message with more listeners http://samanthariley.global/itunes.

There are always a million things going on in the world of an entrepreneur, and being able to focus on outcomes are the key to success. Having tools and resources at our fingertips to be able to achieve and sustain deep focus is a blessing. Welcome to the stage, Brain.FM In today’s episode, I am joined by the CEO of Brain FM, Dan Clark.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: How Dan came to be the CEO of Brain.FM - this story will excite any passionate entrepreneur. How the team at Brain.FM are using AI to create the perfect user experience. Why the Government has granted them a million dollars to further their neuroscience research. The results people are achieving through using this app. How the music works together to help you get in the zone (and stay in the zone) so you can crush your to-do list. Learn the top 5 trending growth strategies for coaches, authors, speakers and course creators.  Download your free copy of the 2019 Brand Accelerator Blueprint, and discover the strategies that are working right n

Facebook is the third most visited website in the world, so if you’re a business owner, chances are you need to be showing up here. But what strategy is best for you to be using? Today we break down the basics of Facebook - what’s the difference between a profile, a page and a group? Join us today for Facebook 101. Are you ready to create your 6 figure coaching business this year? The doors to Business Success Academy are now open!  Check it out here: http://samanthariley.global/success I would love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes.  This is the best way to help us share our message with more listeners http://samanthariley.global/itunes. DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A 6-FIGURE COACHING BUSINESS THIS YEAR? Join me for a free online training “Expert To Authority”, and discover the steps to take your business to 6-figures in 2019, and be seen as the go-to-authority.  Register here: http://samanthariley.global/webinar

How much is your fear holding you back in your business?   In building your personal brand?  In sharing your message with even more people?  In making more sales? Are you ready to create your 6 figure coaching business this year? Be the first in line when Business Success Academy opens by joining the wait list:  http://samanthariley.global/success I would love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes.  This is the best way to help us share our message with more listeners http://samanthariley.global/itunes. DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A 6-FIGURE COACHING BUSINESS THIS YEAR?Join me for a free online training “Expert To Authority”, and discover the steps to take your business to 6-figures in 2019.  Register here: http://samanthariley.global/webinar IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why you need to have fear. How you can re-frame your thinking around fear. The questions you can ask yourself to move forward, even at the most challenging times. The #1 way to move through fear - in fact, it’s the only w

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.   Today’s featured guest Ricky Zollinger, shares his journey of beginning his business, and realised very early on that he was missing a big piece of the puzzle.  In a moment of self reflection, he chose to take a giant leap sideways, to enable him to build a company that was world class.   Are you ready to create your 6 figure coaching business this year? Be the first in line when Business Success Academy opens by joining the waiting list.   I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review on Apple Podcasts, http://samanthariley.global/itunes.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why Ricky decided to open his first business. The process of him making a life decision that would impact the success of his future company. How his personal brand evolved, and the impact it’s had on the success of his business. The defining moments that turned his business around in 48 hours. How his business model has changed the second time around, by combinin

Have you ever questioned staying in business, and thought about going back to a JOB? Well today’s guest did just that.  She thought she was taking the easy way out, and she shares her journey of going full circle, and finding her way back to being a small business owner again. Are you ready to create your 6 figure coaching business this year? Be the first in line when Business Success Academy opens by joining the waiting list. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review on Apple Podcasts, http://samanthariley.global/itunes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why Miranda went into business initially, and how she chose such a specialised niche. Why she decided to close her first business. The effect of having a job had on her family life. The exploration process that Miranda went through, prior to opening her second business. How her business model has changed the second time around. The 3 biggest drivers for her success For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global

You know you need to be on social media.   It sounds simple enough.  But with so many platforms out there, and only so many hours in the day, where do you begin?     Why do you actually need to be on social media?   Do you pick a couple of platforms and post regularly?  Or do you post on six different platforms once per week?   Today in the #AskSamAndTim edition, we pare it back and start right from the very beginning.  Which platforms are right for you and your business, and how can you use them to your advantage in the time you have available?   Join us today for Social Media 101.   If you would like to submit a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, suggest a topic, have your questions answered on the show, or simply share your story of transformation with us, you can do so right here:  https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/

As an entrepreneur, you probably know what it’s like to face a roadblock that keeps you from moving forward in your business.   Having the right mindset and strategy is an essential key to be able to move past these road blocks and fears.   In today’s episode, I am joined by Nafissa Shireen, who shares how to develop the mindset and strategy to be able to move past our hindering roadblocks, as well as sharing the techniques that you can apply today, to move forward.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: How the right mindset and strategy go hand in hand. (1:14) The techniques you can use to be able to identify the exact road blocks or fears that are holding you back in your business. (2:55) How to move from “I cant” to “How Can I?” (6:45) The strategies you can implement to manage the fears that are currently holding you back.  (12:50) How fear can manifest itself, and the importance of using self-reflection to move past them. (18:36) For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast

It’s that time of year...   The excitement you felt at the beginning of the new year is now a distant memory, and you’re starting to feel a little weary.  Frustrated that you’re not as far ahead as you thought you’d be by now.   It’s normal to get a little down and tired from time to time.  But if you want your business to thrive, you need to take responsibility for your well-being.   Today in the #AskSamAndTim edition, we’re going to share some of the strategies we use when our mojo takes a bit of a hit, so we return to being energised and motivated again.   If you would like to submit a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, suggest a topic, have your questions answered on the show, or simply share your story of transformation with us, you can do so right here:  https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/

Can you imagine how hard it would be to live with a chronic illness and hold down a job, not knowing if your health will hold up? Or, if you can juggle your work commitments with medical appointments and fluctuating stress and energy levels? As today’s guest will share, it's not easy, In fact, without an understanding employer, it's impossible. In this episode, I speak with Patricia Scheetz, founder of The Sweetest Gift. Patricia shares the obstacles she encountered in her life as the result of a chronic illness, and how she used her experience to start a nonprofit organization to help empower other chronically ill people. Learn how Patricia used her passion and love of pastries to support transplant recipients and people living with chronic illnesses by providing a stable, flexible and inclusive workplace – something that many people take for granted. You will feel inspired by her story as she provides insight to be able to view the blessings that surround us. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Patricia’s sto

In today’s episode of the #AskSamAndTim show, we share 10 business hacks to boost efficiency.   These are the things that we personally use in our business, to get more done. From the apps we use to how we work our days, in this episode we share how we get so much done during our days. If you would like to submit a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, suggest a topic, have your questions answered on the show, or simply share your story of transformation with us, you can do so right here:  https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/

What does your dream life look like?   What if you knew that your dream life is achievable and can absolutely become your reality?   In today’s conversation I chat with Matthew Patti, a human consciousness expert, and he shares how we can achieve the life that we dream of.   Learn the strategies that you can use to overcome the obstacles that keep you from fulfilling your full purpose, and take the steps towards the life you are meant to live.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What is ‘zero limits’ and can you utilize it to accomplish your dream life goals? (2:00) How you can find the fastest path to move beyond your obstacles and achieve your dream life. (3:43) How exposing our innate fears and vulnerabilities can help you gain clarity. (8:37) The steps you can take to achieve the highest level of clarity. (15:21) How to create wealth around your passions and gifts. (24:10) The importance of getting to the core of your fears, and how they help you take steps toward your dream life goals. (27:51)   For ful

In today’s episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab, we answer the questions you have asked.   From business finances to personal branding, to the best way to action new ideas, right through to what gets us fired up, today we answer the questions you’ve asked.   Will you be featured in this episode?  Take a listen to find out.   If you would like to submit a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, suggest a topic, have your questions answered on the show, or simply share your story of transformation with us, you can do so right here:  https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/

Do you lack the drive to pursue your entrepreneurial goals when the going gets tough?   It’s a daily challenge when your values are not aligned with your business goals.   In today’s episode I’m joined by Dr. John Demartini, a human behavior specialist and educator.  He shares the science behind core values and how it greatly impacts the motivational drive of entrepreneurs to pursue their business & wealth goals.   Learn how your core values are governed by your passions and how you can utilise them to thrive in your entrepreneurial endeavors.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What core values are, and how they can greatly impact your business, for the better or worse. (3:59) The importance of  aligning your core values with your entrepreneurial goals. (7:07) The negative impact on your wealth when you’re not in alignment. (10:31) How to hire employees that will positively impact your business success. (11:30) The reasons entrepreneurs undercharge for their services. (16:42)   For full show notes and l

In today’s episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab, we discuss how to let a client go.   We talk about why you would consider parting ways with a client, when you’d think about letting a client go, and how to go about it.   This episode is all about having the conversation that no-one is talking about, so you don’t feel like you’re the only one who feels this way.   For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/75

Fear can have a way of holding us back from living the best life that we can live. But, what if you could move through your fear and live the life you were meant to live? In today’s conversation I chat with entrepreneur Jenny Taylor, who shares her story about how she overcame her fears and now uses her experiences to empower women across the country. She shares the strategies that she has used to overcome her fears, so you can use them and move forward with the life you were intended to live. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: How Jenny was able to overcome a trauma in her life, and how this experience equipped her and motivated her to help other women across the country. (2:45) The outcomes of overcoming fears and becoming empowered. (13:14) The importance of following through with the desire of helping others and the steps The importance of exposing your fear to be able to move through it. (19:29) How expanding your inner circle of friends and supporters is able to help you with your fears. (24:55) For ful

If you can climb a mountain on your own, it’s not a very big mountain. But what if you feel like you’re constantly trying to climb a mountain on your own every day, and you don’t know how or where to go to get help? Or maybe you’re afraid to take the first step, and hire your first team member. In this episode, Sam and Tim discuss how to take the first step.  From zero to one! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What you need to have in place in your business to successfully bring on your first team member. How to know who to hire first. Fixed price contractors vs paying by the hour. Common pitfalls to avoid with your first team member If you want to grow your business, you won’t be able to do it alone!  Learn how you can take the first step in growing your team. For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/73

Are you struggling to find the right market for your business? Or do you currently have a market that was once successful only to find yourself struggling again? Finding the right market is one of the most challenging tasks that every entrepreneur faces. In today’s episode, we will be discussing how to obtain a successful market with my featured guest, Ryan Levesque. He will be sharing what factors separate a successful market from an unsuccessful one, and strategies you can implement to assure your business market will provide endless success. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to avoid the common mistakes in finding the right market for your business, and to help you get the end results you are looking for. (1:53) How the market you choose will greatly determine whether your business will succeed or fail, and how to determine whether you have the right or wrong market before you begin. (3:59) The 4 different types of entrepreneurs - learn the difference between each type, and how to determine which type you are s

Hustle... There are some times in your business where there is no option. Maybe leading up to an event, maybe a launch, or maybe it’s a busy season in your business like Christmas. But living like this 24/7 has serious consequences for you and your business.  If you’re trying to give from an empty cup, it is only a matter of time before you lose clients, have resentment for your business, and lose your health. Today we’re talking about the importance of taking time off in your business, and we discuss some different ideas for how to make that happen, whether it’s for 10 minutes during the day, or a month in the south of France. For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/71

Are you visible online?   Or are you holding yourself back because you’re afraid of being judged?   Or you don’t feel like you have the best technology?    What if I told you that it doesn’t have to be this way and there is a much easier approach… Today I am joined by Laura Cameron-Stedman, and we discuss how to be seen and heard without letting things get in the way or stop you from showing up in front of the people who need to hear your message. Learn the strategies you can implement to overcome your fears of being visible online, and using it to your advantage to make your business grow. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why people struggle to put themselves out there and be visible online. (2:51) How can being vulnerable help your business growth? (5:22) The steps you need to take to be visible online. (9:01) The 2 phrases to use that will help you overcome a mental road block. (12:43) Knowing that there is always an “easy thing” to do to get you closer to your business goals. (18:38) How to know what you