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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Growing an agency is very difficult, and you might feel unclear what to do next in order to grow and scale your agency. The Smart Agency Masterclass is a weekly podcast for agencies that are wanting to grow faster. We interview amazing guests from all over the world that have the experience of running successful businesses, and will provide you the insights you need. Our podcast is just over 3 years old, and have reached more than a half million listeners in 42 countries.
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Speed Up Your Sales Cycle with a Productized Offer with Spencer Powell | Ep #787
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20:09Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Do you have a sales system in place for showcasing your agencies services at a low-cost price point that creates an easy “yes” for your prospects? Many agencies are giving away insights in order to land big projects. However, a well-crafted foo…
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Keep Clients Longer: 2 Key Elements of Effective Client Communication with Tim Riddle| Ep #786
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26:23Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training How often and effectively do you communicate with clients? What strategies are you implementing to build trust and develop lasting relationships to retain good clients? We all have blind spots in business, and today's featured guest identified …
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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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Building Effective Client-Agency Relationships with Alex Hultgren | Ep #785
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20:21Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What truly makes clients choose one agency over another? What are the essential qualities that elevate an agency from service provider to trusted partner? Today's featured guest brings a rare 360-degree perspective to these crucial questions. A…
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Transforming Agency Operations with AI Agents (not just ChatGPT) with Khushbu Doshi | Ep #784
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17:36Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you still relying on basic ChatGPT prompts while your competitors create intelligent systems that work for them around the clock? The gap between basic AI users and strategic implementers is widening rapidly—and it could determine which age…
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Is AI Killing SEO as an Agency Service? 3 Core Principles of SEO with Lindsay Halsey | Ep #783
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16:51Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is SEO still a viable service offering? If you’re an SEO agency, are you at risk for extinction? With AI taking over many industries at the moment, it’s no wonder people are asking if it’s rise means the death of SEO. Today’s featured guest is …
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Growing the Right Agency Team to Win Back Your Time with Jacob Baadsgaard | Ep #782
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20:35Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Do you have the right team in place to remove yourself from fulfillment and sales? What about a partner that may no longer be aligned with the agency’s vision or culture? Today’s featured guest figured out a perfect niche for his abilities in d…
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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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Win More Pitches and Stop Doing Spec Work with Tom Denford | Ep #781
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26:43Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Does your agency do spec creative work for pitches? How do you decide which pitches are worth your time? Do you have criteria for pitches that will positively impact your agency? Pitching is a very condensed and unreal way to work and many time…
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3 Sales Strategies to Win More Agency Business with Luke Cope | Ep #780
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28:27Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What are you doing to win new agency business? Are you showcasing your best work? Do you have a formal pitch process that works well every time? Today’s guest co-founded his agency after realizing he had contributed significantly to another age…
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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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Build Your Agency’s Dream Team and Land Dream Clients with Jon Rivers | Ep #779
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24:45Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What significant challenges have you encountered while growing your agency? Do you have the right team that aligns with your vision and goals? Are you in a situation where you have dream clients that can pay what you’re worth? Today's featured …
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5 Videos You Need Right Now to Boost Prospect Engagement with Carl Kwan | Ep #778
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29:26Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you leveraging video to expand your audience reach and better communicate your services? Video remains the most effective medium for showcasing your brand and conveying authenticity, allowing potential clients to feel connected to you befor…
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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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What’s the Right Social Media Strategy for Your Digital Agency? with Elizabeth Stone | Ep #777
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19:45Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Does your digital agency a strong social media presence? Wondering which content types and platforms deliver the best results? Today's featured guest runs a social media agency that focuses on a carefully selected roster of clients. She began h…
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Make Better Decisions for Your Agency with George Arabian | Ep #776
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23:27Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Does your emotional attachment to your agency makes it difficult to make growth decisions? When you remove emotion from the mix and make decisions objectively, your realize more growth. After 21 years of running his business, today’s guest real…
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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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The Secret to Keeping Clients for Over 20 Years with Pinaki Kathiari | Ep #775
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25:24Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training It’s always easier to retain existing clients than constantly landing new ones. Do you want to know the secret one agency has that has helped them hold onto clients for over 20 years? This interview highlights an agency owner’s whose client ret…
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Connecting with Prospects and the 2 Stories Every Agency Owner Needs to Tell with Margot Black | Ep #774
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21:44Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What is the best way to speak to your target audience? How can you make a compelling case to work with your agency? With proper storytelling techniques, you will reach your prospects and clients in a way the resonates with them. Every successfu…
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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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How to Build an Irreplaceable Agency Through Strong Client Relationships with Charlene Coughlin | Ep #773
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Using Acquisition to Grow Your Agency and Expand Your Client Portfolio with Luke Szkudlarek | Ep #772
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20:24Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Would you consider a merger or acquisition as a growth strategy? What does it look like to acquire another agency? How can you ensure success for the buyer, seller, and existing clients? Today’s featured guest demonstrates how this approach can…
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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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Sell Your Agency & Get the Best Deal By Checking Your Ego at the Door with Jordan Choo | Ep #771
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19:02Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you prepared to sell your agency if the right opportunity presents itself? Making your business sale-ready requires more than just financial preparation—it demands emotional readiness and the ability to set ego aside. With pleasure, we are …
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Selling to an Employee: A Unique Approach to an Agency Exit with Eric Holter | Ep #770
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23:53Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Could an internal succession be the right choice for your eventual agency exit? What could that sort of deal structure look like in order to ensure you’re leaving the agency in the best hands possible? As one agency owner transitioned to out of…
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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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Maintaining a Small Client Roster for Big Agency Success with Nick Francis | Ep #769
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17:51Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training How do you measure your agency’s success? Awards and accolade? Top-line revenue and big name clients? What if we told you a more focused and lean approach could be the best path. Today’s featured guest realized the importance of finding a "swee…
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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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Boosting Agency Efficiency with the Help of AI Integration with Manish Dudharejia | Ep #768
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21:08Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you integrating AI in your agency processes in the most effective ways? What sort of opportunities are you missing by not integrating AI into your agency’s systems and processes? There’s no going back from AI, so you might as well embrace i…
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Insights on Agency Hiring: Finding the Right Fit and Knowing When It’s Not with Justin Hall | Ep #767
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18:06Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you defined the who in your agency’s growth journey? What are you using to guiding the type of team that will grow your agency to it's full potential? In today’s episode, our featured guest shares his experience of co-founding a digital ag…
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Growing 5x in Four Years: Selling and Reclaiming the Agency with Alex Polamero | Ep #766
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29:40Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have overwhelm or frustration ever made you want to sell your agency? When you’re burned out, the grass might look greener — but one agency owner learned that it’s not. Discover why he sold after just two years plus why the acquisition was diss…
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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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#1 Thing an Effective Head of Operations Does for an Agency CEO with Jhana Li | Ep #765
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19:38Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you hit the limit of the growth you can single-handedly bring to your agency? What steps are you taking to ensure you continue to be your organization's MVP? For many agency owners, reaching hitting a glass ceiling on growth signals the ne…
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Empowering Your Agency Team: Creating a Clear Growth Path for Success with Warren Wilansky | Ep #764
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26:05Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Do your employees have a clear path for growth within your agency? Do they feel supported, empowered, and fulfilled in their role? Today's featured guest shares insights from his journey transforming his agency team structure that resulted in t…
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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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Is It Time to Rebrand Your Agency? When, Why, and How to Rebrand with Jim Heininger | Ep #763
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19:36Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is your agency in need of a rebrand? Many of us are accidental agency owners who threw together a brand without fully understanding our niche or service offering; starting with just a basic name and logo. As the agency evolves this may signal t…
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Hiring an Agency COO and Balancing the CEO-COO Dynamic with Brittany Filori | Ep #762
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23:18Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Do you need to get yourself out of agency operations so you can work ON the agency rather than in it? Are you stuck in processes and fulfillment when you should be looking at growth? It might be time to hire for the role of COO to ensure your a…
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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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Successful AI - Human Collaboration: Where Technology and Creativity Intersect with Marc Beckman | Ep #761
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26:23Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is artificial intelligence revolutionizing business operations or threatening the carefully crafted storytelling techniques developed over decades? As many businesses struggle with integrating AI while maintaining authentic connections, today's…
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Maximizing Event Speaking: How to Generate Leads While Sharing Expertise with Dale Bertrand | Ep #760
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20:44Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you leveraging public speaking to grow your brand? Have you considered expanding your reach by having team members represent your company at events or interviews? Today’s featured guest has transformed public speaking from a marketing tacti…
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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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Uncovering the Gold Mine in Your Agency’s Email List with Reade Milner | Ep #759
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27:50Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you dedicated time to ensure the health of your email list? If you've built a 15,000-person email list for your business—that's a huge accomplishment! But what if that list isn't performing? If your open rates are as low, that number becom…
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The Secret to Longevity: Building Trust and Overcoming Skepticism with James Loomstein | Ep #758
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20:50Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Do you face a lot of skepticism from clients who have been disappointed by agencies before? How do you go about gaining their trust? After seven years running his agency, today’s featured guest still lists that mistrust as one of his primary ch…
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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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