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 discus ...
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"Is relationship coaching right for me?" Unlike conventional counseling, relationship coaching is about insightful education and listening more than talking. Connection, communication, and accountability are the 3 elements to a successful relationship. All 3 are vital and perpetual. Relationships are about knowing yourself and understanding others so that what you share is healthy and beneficial--to you both. Some questions to ask yourself: Are you truly ready for healthy change? Can you han ...
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987: Annette Mason -The Power of Intentional Sabbaticals
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42:30In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Annette Mason, sabbaticalist and Succession Architect at Trilogy Design Works. Annette shared how intentional sabbaticals can be powerful tools for self-employed individuals to regain clarity, spark creativity, and build sustainable success. We discussed the differ…
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986: Heather Holloway - Stress Less Serve More
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31:05In this episode of the Self Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Heather Holloway, founder of Holloway Media Services. Heather shared her journey of personal and professional emergence, emphasizing the importance of stress reduction and serving more. We further discussed her social media strategy, focusing on the significance of…
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985: Break the Boring Barrier with Better Communication
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51:33In 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 business owners strengthen their communication a…
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The Power of Synergy, April 27, 2025
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1:00:02The Power of Synergy with Gabrielle CardonaBy [email protected] (Author)
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984: The Nature of Change and 3 Big Announcements
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21:06One 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. Doing business with you must feel like a luxury - customers will accept no…
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983: Creating Intimate Relationships in Business and in Life
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41:45In 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 connections with clients through shared experiences, v…
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"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 …
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981: Shaneh Woods - Shifting Your Limiting Beliefs About Money
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48:37In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Shaneh Woods, CEO of Prosperity First. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of understanding both the soul and science of money, and how mindset and strategy come together to shape financial success. Shaneh shares exceptional insights on breaking th…
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980: Influence Results with the Right Words
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23:06Words have a powerful energy. In this episode I share the importance of paying attention to the energy of words and how to use the right words with careful intention to influence the results you want. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessmen…
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979: Milton Pedaza & Erica Wertheim Zohar - Trust is the New Currency of Business
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53:59In 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 Trust. We discuss the power of trust in business and why it is more important now than ever. Drawing from their experience in the luxury m…
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There are so many options to increase your sales and even more importantly, enhance the experience for your customers. I cover several ideas that you can add to your business that will delight your customers and increase your average sale. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help…
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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 prioritizes peace of mind. We discuss how that change of…
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976: An Alchemy Mindset: A Clear Difference
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16:26You'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. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my …
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975: Cara Moeller Poppitt - Making a Big Freakin’ Change
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44:53In 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 following later, and encourages listeners to embrac…
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974: The Silent Sale: Not Understanding This Can Harm Your Business
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13:08In 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.…
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973: Jessica Pettitt - Releasing the Pressure to Be Perfect
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49:01In 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. Jessica highlights the importance of accepting yourself and finding balance between imperfections and growth. Our conversation delves into how releasing the pr…
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972: How to Recover When Business Slows Down
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23:45Business 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. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources …
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971: TJ Slattery - Key Elements of a Successful Business Model
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30:07In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Slattery, founder of Crowsnest Consulting, about the key elements of successful business models. We discussed the importance of having a solid plan, staying focused on priorities, and taking that leap of faith to move your business forward. TJ shared valuable insights…
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970: Coaching Break - Sales as an Elevated Experience
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21:21It'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 …
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969: Angela Chee - The Power of Being the Only One
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43:29In 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 your greatness doesn't require the world to change…
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968: Amy Kemp - Be Seen and Be More - Without More Work
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43:44In 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. Our conversation focused on the challenges of feeling unseen and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. Amy shared insightful concepts, inclu…
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967: Coaching Break - Celebration and Discouragement: A Dynamic Duo
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16:31As 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 a…
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966: Catherine Roe - No More 24/7: Reclaim Your Freedom
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51:13In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Catherine Roe, founder of Cowart Roe CPA, about effective time management strategies. Our conversation explored common pitfalls in time management and practical solutions to overcome them. Key topics included determining the right workload capacity, creating buffer time…
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965: Marcia Dawood - Do Good While Doing Well
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40:49In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I have the privilege of speaking with Marcia Dawood, author of Do Good While Doing Well, about the transformative world of angel investing. Marcia provides a comprehensive overview of what angel investing entails and explores its potential profitability for businesses. She offers insightful perspectives on…
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964: Coaching Break - A Victim of Your Success
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21:32There are several ways that the success you've worked so hard for can actually work against you. In this episode, I speak about several of the commons patterns of becoming a victim of your success and how you can counter balance the inevitable. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to…
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963: Elizabeth Solaru - How To Start And Build A Successful Luxury Brand
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53:12In this episode of the self employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the best selling author of the book The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand, Elizabeth Solaru about how to build a luxury business. We discussed how clients in the luxury world think, brand and buyer relationships, and several key points to…
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962: Tamsen Webster - Say What They Can’t Unhear: How To Create Change and Gain Buy-in
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54:39In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change and a third time repeating guest, Tamsen Webster. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a change in thinking, as well as how to make change possible. Tamsen shares valuable …
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961: Coaching Break - Take Your Customer Service From Great To Exceptional
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25:19Even a business that provides great customer service isn't good enough anymore. Listen in to find out why. Also find out how you can take your customer service from great to exceptional with these three ideas. Guaranteed to make your business stand out from the rest! Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share…
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960: Cortney McDermott - It’s Your Business: Don’t Wait For Others’ Permission
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45:28In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Courtney McDermott, author of Give Yourself Permission about the importance of giving yourself permission. In this episode we discussed why people are looking for others to give them permission instead of trusting that they are making the right choice for themselve…
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Now that we're in Q4, here are some thoughts on how to wrap up the current year and get ready for next year. The key is creating momentum. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable resources to help you – Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it …
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958: Elizabeth Lotardo - Create a Purpose-Driven Business
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40:03In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of Leading Yourself, Elizabeth Lotardo about how you can take control of your business. We discussed key points in her book that will make your endevour more successful. Elizabeth gives exceptional advice such as controling the control, finding purpose i…
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957: Scott Simon - Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Leading Your Most Courageous Life
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41:37In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life about how to live a more courageous life. We discussed why getting out of your comfort zone is important and how to get yourself to it. Scott explained …
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Here's a twist on what it means to work with ideal clients. I've had this conversation with a couple coaching clients recently and it turned their world upside down. In a good way. Have a listen, you're likely to think about your ideal clients differently and see opportunities to grow your business. Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx Lin…
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955: Jenny Mitchell - It Takes More Than Ambition To Succeed
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43:37In this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of the collaborative book Embracing Ambition, Jenny Mitchell. We discussed things every person can learn from the stories of women CEOs on their way to leadership. Jenny explains topics such as the glass cliff and collaboration. Her experiences as a busi…
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954: It's Not About You! It's About How Your Customers See Themselves
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15:42I'm not saying don't put great effort into building an amazing brand and of course creating compelling brand messaging. Hell, I wrote the book on it. But I am saying that it's actually not about you or your business. It's about aligning how your ideal customers see themselves with your brand. Find out why it's important and how to do it in this epi…
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953: Nimrod Vromen - Is Happiness and Success Possible in a World with AI?
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42:24In this episode of the self-employed life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nimrod Vromen, co-founder of founded Consiglierian, an innovative consulting firm for startups and investors, and YTech Runway Ltd. about the advancement of AI. His experience in a world of technology gives the ability and perspective required to share his thoughts on th…
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952: Help Your Customers Feel Great About Their Investment
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13:51It's your responsibility to not just "sell" your customers, but it should also be your goal to help them feel great about the investment they make in your services. Especially if what you offer is high ticket. Here are a few ideas to help your customers feel great about the investment they make in your goods and services. Contact Jeffrey – Website …
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951: Lisa McLeod - Increase Sales with Your Noble Purpose
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41:32In this episode of the Self-employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa McLeod, author of best seller Selling with a Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work that Makes You Proud, along with four other exceptional books, about the importance of having a noble purpose in business. We discussed how making helping people the mindset…
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