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Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success.    Today's episode invites you to be part of the Facebook Live series in the Facebook group She's Building Her Empire. Today is day five of this week's morning series, called 'She Motivates'. The topic for today is: Giving Value to Your Customers. Stacy talks about the phrase 'under promise and over deliver' and why that can backfire at times. She also offers some really sound advice about how you can deliver more value to your clients.   Some highlights include:   “You're following, they're kind of MIA for a while...all of a sudden they jump on- they're doing things and all of a sudden you realize they're not MIA any longer because they're going to sell you something.” At minute 1.41, Stacy shares one of her pet hates and also

Dr. Frank Gibson founded the largest integrated medicine clinic of its kind in the USA. After selling it, he turned his focus to launching an alcohol abuse recovery program. He has appeared on over fifty radio and television programs, has featured in dozens of magazines and he has presented more than one hundred seminars in the USA and Europe.   On today's program, Frank talks to Stacy about his success with helping people recover from alcoholism, the number one health problem in the world. He also shares his advice and tips about how to become more successful in any business venture. Join us for this informative conversation!   Some highlights include:   “There's fifteen million Americans every year that aren't seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder and I'd come up with an answer.” At minute 2.25, Frank shares how he came to be doing what he does today.   “My strengths are just living my passions fully...” From minute 3.40, Frank talks about his passions, which make for his success.   “I paid large sums

Michael Carbone, an MBA graduate, is an online entrepreneur, podcaster, and an Iron Man. He is the host of the “Unleash Yourself” podcast, which is about getting “unstuck”, overcoming limiting beliefs and becoming unleashed from your fears. Today, he talks to Stacy about how he moved from being employed to owning his own life. He shares some valuable insights and advice, learned through his own journey of experience.   In this episode, Michael and Stacy discuss ways that you can grow a small online business, quickly and effectively, without fear or anxiety, while remaining true to your own authentic nature. You definitely don't want to miss this episode!   Some highlights include:   “The turning point really was ending up in a doctor's office.” At minute 2.24, Michael talks about the turning point which got him to unleash himself from his fears and become an online entrepreneur.   “It was Sunday night and I was dreading going to work on a Monday morning and that's how the anxiety and stress came out.” At minu

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success.   Today we’re going to be talking about an interview I recently did. I was being interviewed for a book, and some of the questions made me think about my journey.  Recounting the story of setting up my business so that I could be successful as a business owner and a Mom made me realize that there are some lessons that I learned that may benefit you on your business or Mompreneur journey.   Some highlights include:   I was a business owner before I was a Mom. Many people start out as a Mom first and then become a business owner, but I had a good 10 years of running my business before children even came into the picture. This gave me the opportunity to set up systems and processes so that my business could basically run without m

Laura Roeder is the founder of Edgar, a social media automation tool designed to prevent status updates from going to waste. Since 2009, her online courses have taught tens of thousands of entrepreneurs how to harness the power of social media. Laura has given talks at conferences like BlogHer and South by Southwest, and has spoken about the value of independent entrepreneurship at the White House. Shes also appeared in Forbes, Fast Company, Mashable, CNET, and other major publications. In this episode, Laura and Stacy discuss best practices for social media as well as automating content. Some highlights include: “You really don’t want to create multiple pieces of new content every day for the rest of time for social.” At minute 1:00, Laura talks about how the Edgar app was born. Build up a 3-month library of content. At minute 4:00, Laura talks about the power of setting up social media content that can be recycled throughout the year. “You can probably post a lot more often than you think.” At minute 7:00,

Kathy Fettke specializes in teaching people how to build multi-million dollar real estate portfolios through creative finance and planning. She is passionate about researching and then sharing the most important information about real estate, market cycles and the economy. Author of the #1 best seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR and CBS MarketWatch. In this episode, Kathy and Stacy discuss the benefits of investing in real estate. Some highlights include: “It was all very much by accident.” At minute 1:00, Kathy talks about how she got started in the real estate business. “My strength is to help people understand and not be so afraid of real estate, because the benefits are unbelievable if you know and understand them.” At minute 7:00, Kathy talks about her greatest strength. Meet with an investment counselor. At minute 8:00, Kathy talks about her advice for getting started in the real estate business. “I recommend that people understan

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we’re going to be talking about how I’m structuring my upcoming mastermind group and how it’s different from group coaching. Some highlights include: I went back and forth on how long to do my mastermind group. A lot of masterminds are 12 months, but I wanted to do a jump start 90 day program with 12 women entrepreneurs. I wanted something quick but long enough for the members to see results. (minute 4:00) I’m going to be structuring the mastermind group with a weekly video call. Every week, we’ll be coming together to share our wins from the past week and then everyone will check in to see if they’ve accomplished last week’s goals. The nice thing about being in a paid mastermind group is there’s a facilitator, so I’ll be

One-Click Lindsey is a web strategy expert working with small business owners to help them utilize the web to produce more website traffic and leads. Lindsey is the founder and CEO of TrafficAndLeads.com that specializes in driving traffic, getting leads and the art of nurturing leads to become lifelong clients. One-Click Lindsey is an expert in landing pages, email sequences, search engine ranking, newsletters, analytics, social media, pay-per-click ads, websites, blogging, and the list goes on. She knows how to utilize the myriad of online marketing options to generate more traffic and leads which produces more paying clients. In this episode, Lindsey and Stacy discuss generating quality leads and the importance of collecting email addresses. Some highlights include: “If you’re generating traffic to your website but you’re not getting leads, then it all comes down to that all-important irresistible offer on your website.” At minute 9:00, Lindsey talks about how to generate leads. “If you can get people’s em

Belinda Ellsworth has been a speaker and trainer for the direct sales industry for over 20 years. After building a successful business with two companies, she founded Step into Success in 1995 and has helped thousands of direct sellers and entrepreneurs. She has worked with more than 200 different direct sales companies as a consultant and conference speaker and impacted thousands more through her seminars and training programs. Because of her passion and impact on the industry, she won the 2015 Direct Selling Associations Ethos Partnership Award, which is a huge honor. She is the author of the best-selling book, “Direct Selling for Dummies,” which was released in October 2015. In this episode, Belinda and Stacy discuss strategies that any entrepreneur can apply to their business to be successful. Some highlights include: It takes focus, commitment, consistency, & organization. At minute 6:00, Belinda talks about the skill set that she believes will help any entrepreneur get really good at what they do. K

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we’re going to be talking about the importance of accountability and having key people in your life that can help you do that. Some highlights include: When you commit to something while having other people hold you accountable, you’re going to get more done than ever before. (minute 1:00) When you find somebody that’s like-minded and on the same mission to take their business and life to that next level, it can do some incredible things for your business. (minute 3:00) For the last 11 years, I’ve always had a coach. I’ve made a commitment to myself that I was going to find someone who was doing what I wanted to do that could help me get there faster. When I decided to start an online business, I went to a small workshop

Melissa Cassera is an LA-based screenwriter and award-winning marketing consultant. She was named one of the nations Top Personal Branding Experts by Huffington Post and her insights have been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News as well as in Glamour, Redbook, Fast Company and Forbes. She is the creator of an online training program called OBSESSED that helps business owners, writers, and entertainers build raving, obsessed fan bases. In this episode, Melissa and Stacy discuss the importance of developing personal connections with your audience. Some highlights include: “I was a bit of a reluctant entrepreneur.” At minute 1:00, Melissa talks about her journey into the world of entrepreneurship. “I have always believed that the mark of a great entrepreneur is how you navigate the dips and the slumps in your business.” At minute 6:00, Melissa talks about how important it is to be resilient in your business. “The more you can make one-to-one connections with people, the better.” At minute 11:00, Melissa talks

In her career Judy has led both public and private companies as CEO, and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy’s book, How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule, was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In this episode, Judy and Stacy discuss why it’s so important to have a diverse network & going out of your way to help other people. Some highlights include: “They can break you, but they can’t eat you.” At minute 1:00, Judy talks about the moment she made the commitment to kick fear to the curb and do whatever it took to save her business. Open yourself to criticism & get out of your comfort zone. At minute 4:00

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Do you know why most people fail with their goals? Keep that question in the back of your mind when I tell you about a call that I had around 6 months ago – it was a consult with a small business owner. We started to peel back, layer by layer where she was in her business and where she wanted to be. And like most of the passionate entrepreneurs that I work with, she wanted to have a six figure business and she wanted it now. However, there were many gaps that she needed to fill before she could get there. Today, we’re going to be talking about how important it is to take the time to create a strategy to succeed. Some highlights include: When I can hear it in someone’s voice that they want to give up, my heart is breaking for th

Stacey Brown Randall has one focus in life. To help business owners avoid business failure. She knows – she’s been there, done that and got the t-shirt. What Stacey learned when her first business failed and through years of researching successful business owners – is now what is making all the difference with her current business success. And she is sharing all of her secrets. Stacey’s online programs and live coaching provide a blueprint to follow to take control of your referrals, client experience, business and days. She focuses on helping solopreneurs and small business owners to increase sales through sticky clients and unleashing a referral explosion in your business without asking for referrals. Stacey is a three-time entrepreneur, certified productivity and time efficiency coach, has a background in sales and marketing, is an adjunct professor, and an aspiring author. Stacey received her Masters in Organizational Communication and is married with three kids, a 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.

Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. Since marketing her first online business in 1999, bringing together clients and personal coaches, she has played an active role in the online marketing world since before most even had a home computer. In 2006 she started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann molded her client into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field. Heather Ann has been named by a few as an ‘Icon Creator’ or the ‘Wizard Behind the Curtain’. She has instructed, coached and promoted hundreds of entrepreneurs leading them down the path to success. She has produced and managed over 350 seminars and events and hosted tele-seminars with many top online thought leaders su

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. I’m a big planner. I have systems for everything, and I make no exceptions when preparing for the upcoming year. I know it’s still 2016. However, 2017 is right around the corner and you better be thinking about it. Today, we’re going to be talking about five simple steps to help you start your year off with a bang and setting yourself up for six or seven figure success. Some highlights include: The first step is learning to step into your vision and get clear as day about your desires – no matter how small or big they are. (minute 4:00). The second step is how to break your big vision into small chunks that can actually be achievable and get done. (minute 4:00) The third step is taking a 360-degree look at your business and you

Diane Gardner is an expert tax coach, Quilly award recipient, and best-selling author whose proactive planning approach gives clients a leg up on Uncle Sam and helps them dodge the tax bullet. Diane saves small business clients between $5,000 and $50,000 in as little as 60 minutes! Her tax coaching sessions have resulted in a combined savings of over $700,000 to-date — hard-earned profits small business owners would have given to the government by overpaying taxes. Leaving no deduction or credit unexamined, Diane ensures professionals like you pay the least amount of taxes allowed by law. As a licensed Enrolled Agent, Diane prepares returns and helps taxpayers nationwide maximize profits and tax savings. She is a Certified Profit First Professional, an Accredited Tax Preparer and has elite certification as a Certified Tax Coach. Diane is the co-author of the best-selling books, “Stand Apart” and “Why Didn’t My CPA Tell Me That?” She has also authored six other books including her newest, “Stop Overpaying Your

John Bowen is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of four multi-million dollar businesses, including CEG Worldwide, AESNation.com, and Financial Advisor Select. He is widely recognized as a leader in the financial services industry. He currently coaches hundreds of top financial advisors on how to serve their affluent clients even more effectively. He is a prolific podcaster and author with more than 15 books to his name and is a regular columnist for The Huffington Post and Financial Planning. In this episode, John and Stacy discuss some valuable lessons that he’s learned as an entrepreneur that you can apply to your business. Some highlights include: “…at that moment, I decided to be a financial advisor, really helping families so that no family went through what we did.” At minute 1:00, John talks about the moment he knew he wanted to become a financial advisor. “There has never been a better time to become an entrepreneur.” At minute 4:00, John talks about how much opportunity there is to create wea

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book “Is Your Business Worth Saving?” where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Should you hire family members to work in your business? Liz asked me this question because she knows that I work with my sister, and Liz was curious if a similar situation would work for her. My sister Jamie is the general manager of my performing arts academies and we have been working together for probably 6 years or more now. So today, I’m going to share with you the ups and downs, the pros and the cons. Some highlights include: You need to have specific roles and be very clear of who does what. Don’t step on each other’s toes because that can go very bad very quickly. (minute 3:00) Pick your battles. I love everything my way and in the beginning I would always say no we do it this way, but then Jamie had said to me that fo

Eleanor Beaton is an award-winning entrepreneur, women’s leadership coach and personal branding consultant, and she was named by entrepreneurial guru for women Ali Brown as one to watch in the women’s leadership space. In 2016, she was named as one of 8 global advisors to the Visiting Women’s Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management. She is also a 2016 nominee for an RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She has worked one on one with some of the country’s most notable women including celebrity entrepreneur and investor Arlene Dickinson, Order of Canada recipient and former Home Depot president Annette Verschuren, Rich Dad, Poor Dad co-founder and leading financial literacy expert Sharon Lechter and many others. Eleanor works with ambitious professional women in two main areas. She helps established women tell their stories and create authentic, knock-out personal brands in order to unlock the very top level of success. She helps emerging women leaders and entrepreneurs cul