Boss Free Society Podcast | Entrepreneur Mindset, Skills And Tools Hacks

BFS 095:   Read Your Way to Success  When we are reading the right books, it can add significantly to your business.  Personal development mindset books marketingsales copywriting  Learn the powerful concept from Brian Tracy on why reading is so significant and how it will change your life forever.  It matters what books you read for sure.  Find out how much to read that will create an impact  Discover the benefits of reading Learn how to capture the ideas you learn when you are having those “flashes of brilliance” - so you don’t lose those ideas.  Read your way to the next level.   What are you reading now?

Chella's fascination with how the wealthy handled their money began at an early age. She was inspired to begin saving at the age of nine and by the age of 17 purchased her first car and her first house at the age of 23. With over 20 years in the banking and lending industry. Chella witnessed the struggles and misinformation many people had regarding a basic understanding of money management. Now Chella is passionate about equipping the next generation with skills that empower them to take control of their financial future. In this episode: How weekly trips to the market at 9 years old set Chella up with the right mindset Learn the pattern that Chella saw in doing over 30,000 loans You don’t have to have the mindset of - “You have to work hard for your money.” Get in a room where people are doing better than you financially Learn a place that Chella’s loves to go to get around successful people Start thinking differently sooner Ask yourself - what can I do todayLearn how the rich borrow money Minor choices wil

This concept has been around for a long time, you may have read about it in “The Richest Man in Babylon”. Today’s episode is about your money mindset. Patty and Tim talk about why it is so important from a subconscious level. In this episode: Hear Patty’s strategy for saving money that allowed her to go Boss FreeUnderstand what is behind this strategy and why everyone needs to be doing it Learn a strategy that will help you become Boss FreeResources: Automatic Millionaire Profit First  Mike Michalowicz Episode

Entrepreneur | Business | Author | Self Publishing School  In this episode: There is never a right or wrong time to take a calculated riskAlways look at your opportunity costBeing an entrepreneur is about outworking others Many mini-successes is the key to success“I don’t think you can be a born entrepreneur, you have to learn it.” Chandler Bolt“Why would you want to learn business from a professor who never started a business?” - Chandler Bolt Why work ethic and hustle are so important Sometimes you have to bang your head against the wall “Being able to handle the highs and the lows are the hardest part about being an entrepreneur.” Chandler Bolt Learn about the “box analogy” and how you can apply it to your life Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortableWhy Chandler burned his “boats” and why he did it and how it can help you Self-discipline is the key to live the “undisciplined life” Have a non-negotiable every day Do you have a morning routine? “The not so secret secret sauce is consistency.” Chandler Bo

Keep On Keeping On is all about perseverance. Twenty years back Tim read the book, “Think and Grow Rich” while reading Tim came across this phrase that he adopted to be his life’s mantra. In this episode we give you that swift kick in the ass to start your week off right! In this episode: Patty brings up a classic 70’s TV ShowWe give the formula to achieve your goals Why you have to keep on going Why Tim and Patty believe anything is possible Learn the exact time frame for achieving your goals Resources: Keep On Keeping On Foundation - Helping those living with severe physical disabilities  Brady Bunch song - Keep On

Matt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for 9 years.Post military, Matt worked in both medical and advertising fields before venturing out on his own in 2011 to grow his school fundraising company, School Spirit Vending.Today, Matt and his team provide passive fund-raising for over 1500 schools in over 23 states.In this episode: Find out how the Air Force and Corporate America are very similarWhy you can’t be afraid of hard work Beware of the Boogeyman…...Hint: Not as big a deal as we think Why a Side-Hustle can be vital to your successHow corporate politics set Matt up to failHow Matt went from a Hero to a Zero in his corporate job and why it was NOT his faultWhy we have to create our own destiny Knowing there is a better way is not enough Don’t let your ego get in the way of passive income How some students who were going door to door fundraising for their school gave Matt a game changer idea How a table at an expo with limited experience brought Mat

This is a mantra that I use in my other business. In fact we even sell t-shirts  - shameless plug - with this phrase on it. In this episode Patty and I explain what the phrase means, how it originated for me, and how you can use it in your entrepreneurial life! In this episode: Think on your feet When you use a “philosophy or an attitude” it helps further other areas Tim’s first story of how he consciously knew about Improvise. Adapt. Overcome Solving Problems Making Decisions Living in the solutionWhen you look at a situation and say, “How can this work?” instead of “This can’t work.” Many, many more options are opened to you  

088: Jonathan Rivera  Fresh out of high school he got a job as an Electrician's Apprentice working at the GM Test Track in Disney's Epcot Center.after 9 years, he left his blue collar job to pursue his dream of making it "BIG" in the real estate game.He became an investor and landlord and then started flipping properties for big fat paychecks. On July 4th 2013 he launched the Making Agents Rich show with his friend Darin Persinger.Within a month it was a top 10 rated show on iTunes, and within a year it was a profitable business earning him a living.Jonathan is now the executive producer of “The Podcast Factory” a successful network of podcasts where he helps aspiring podcasters launch their show, get traffic, opt-ins, and sales.  In this episode: Why Jonathan’s parents told him to get a trade How Howard Stern helped Jonathan with his long commute 9 years of working with “bossholes” was motivating How Jonathan fired his boss and started living the 4 hour work week - Hint: it is not what you thinkThe normal p

087: How to combat a shitty day  Motivation Monday has become one of our favorite ways to start the week. Today we give kudos to the great Ray Higdon and use one of his stories to challenge you to right the course of a bad day. Bad days are inevitable, how we choose to respond to them, is entirely our choice. We wanted to share some stories and some tips on how you can flip the script on your bad day! In this episode: When you are in the middle of a breakdown a breakthrough is right around the corner You get what you expect Don’t give the bad things powerWhen you give them power - they can snowball and it can turn a bad day into a shitty week very quick You must stand guard at the doorway of your mind Resources:  Ray Higdon Episode 20  

086:  He Said, She Said  | Movie Quotes for Entrepreneurs  In this episode, we feature seven quotes from some movies that we love, that have an entrepreneurial lesson.  Breaking it down to only seven movie quotes is by no means the ‘utlimate’ list, but we gave it go:  Glen Garry Glen Ross Boiler Room A League of Their Own The Pursuit of Happyness The Empire Strikes Back Two For The Money Ferriss Buehler’s Day Off  Hope you enjoy the show… Let us know which movie quotes have inspired you in your entrepreneurial journey.

Get Motivated with the Masters  In today’s Motivation Monday, we cover the gift that so many Masters have left us  Stay motivated with the Masters, no… not Golf.  Read their Books  Listen to their podcasts  Listen to those old CD’s  Attend live events  Stay motivated to achiever your goals  Here are just a few of our favorites:  Tony RobbinsJim Rohn Tim recommends Pat Williams who writes a lot of books Seth GodinAlso, what are some skills that you are honing in on?  Patty is focusing on copywriting right now… one of her favorite sites is Copy Chief and other copy masters like Dan Kennedy  Live Events are great to connect with not only like minded people, but also for collaborations.  What are the different ways that you are staying motivated with the Masters?  We want to know… connect with us here or on our Social Media channels.  Have an incredible week!

Today's He Said She Said is all about dealing with uncertainty. In the chaos of it all, as entrepreneurs, having systems in place is critical to success.  

BFS 083: Reinder de Vries |  App Developer & Successful Entrepreneur Reinder is a freelance app developer and founder of LearnAppMaking.com. Since 2009 he's built 50+ apps for iOS and Android, and his code is used by millions of people all over the globe. Reinder enjoys good coffee, reading, and can't live without a super fast internet connection. In this episode:Why a super fast internet connection is vitalWhat we are hoping Elon Musk will create in the futureHow a freelance web-designer turned into app developmentLearn how Reinder was able to become an entrepreneur without any real role modelsWhy you have to start to create your portfolio Why networking is so important Why Meetup.com helps you attract the right clients When you have a marketable skill - you can always be in control How a problem with violence against bus drivers helped Reinder garner huge press and create a name for himselfReinder’s top tips for entrepreneurs is Resources: SlackReinder’s WebsiteReinder on TwitterReinder on LinkedinReind

082 - Motivation Monday  | Find a Way to Serve  Find a way to serve.  Develop an attitude of gratitude. when you help others, you are really helping yourself more than others, with the feeling that you will feel after you’ve served.  Take our buddy Chip Franks for instance...  from JoeVolunteer.   We chatted with him on our show and he talked about how his volunteering evolved into something bigger.  He’s now created JoeVolunteer.com which is “like uber for volunteering” Chip found a way to serve in a really big way - check out his website.  The greatest way to give is to give frequently.  Giving back is pivotal to living a healthy life.  Links mentioned: Tim’s non-for-profit:  Keep on Keeping On Tim’s project:   Handicap ThisFeed My Starving Children JoeVolunteer.com Make it an outstanding week!!

BFS 081:  Tips For When You Are Ready to Quit Your Job Patty Dominguez is a recovering Corporate America exec from Chicago, ILAfter being laid off from her lucrative consulting position in late 2008, she struggled with the idea of trading her time for money again. She would literally feel sick to her stomach on Sunday nights waiting for the inevitable Monday morning blues to set in as she struggled to find purpose and fulfillment in the work that she was doing. She was committed to finding a way out of her situation.   This episode is all about that journey!  In this episode: Ever since Patty was a kid - she had the entrepreneurial spirit Hear the name Patty had for her ad agency when she was a teenager Want to be Boss Free? Patty gives her number one piece of advice Find out the one thing in a corporate atmosphere that led Patty to walk away What was the side hustle that gave Patty an inkling of hope to do her own thing Learn Patty’s exit strategy from corporate How Patty took her corporate skills to the mar

Jason is a top business and executive coach. He's a leading expert on human behavior, influence, sales, networking and leadership. At the heart of his strategy is the understanding that people and your relationships are your true "wealth." Everything we accomplish in life is with or through other people. He works with experts, entrepreneurs and executives to help them get known and stand out by building key skill sets and right relationships, creating their brand platform and purpose (including helping them get to the next stage in their business/career), and improving their business strategies/processes.  Find out the one question that Jason asked over 30 lawyers that proved to him that this profession was not for himHow working with Steve Jobs taught Jason some marketing lessonsWhy having a side hustle helped give Jason the confidence to leave his job Sometimes we have to fall flat on our face to figure out the next step The more uncertainty you can live with the more success is possible for you - but you c

Why Creating an Alter Ego is a Powerful Tool  Today’s Motivation Monday has to do with creating an alter ego Creating a “Second Self” to empower you, defining the Beast inside of you… Thank you Andy Murphy to teaching the idea of “Best Version of Yourself”  How would she/he act? Much like Beyonce has her alter ego, called Sasha Fierce Bet you never thought there would be a lesson in Beyonce’s alter ego. Name your alter Ego Special shout out to Clint Vanderpool - and his global project.  This alter ego is a bad ass. The lesson today is all about creating that alter ego. Your Alter Ego can be very empowering during those challenging times to help get your through your fear. Who is your alter ego?  Let us know!

A very special edition of the Boss Free Society Podcast - where we feature Tim Wambach’s business model with Handicap This Productions and how he has evolved. Tim has been speaking and performing for over 5 years as his main source of income. However, if Tim was not traveling, driving 6-10 hours, or getting on a plane, he was not making money. Add in the fact that Tim’s business partner uses a wheelchair and has limited mobility. Travel is hard enough for able-bodied individuals - it is immensely harder when you use a wheelchair. Instead of continuing to put Mike in peril, they decided to make something different happen! In this episode: Hear the story from when Tim was 10 years old that led him to becoming Boss FreeLearn Tim’s “broken” business model (performing and speaking)Hear the message behind what Handicap This is all about Patty and Tim go off the script and start talking about their love of baseball Tim introduces his new business model with a heart-warming story If you aren’t growing you are dying -

Josh Felber is focused on challenging himself and those around him to consistent excellence. Blessed with the heart of an athlete, mind of a leader and an entrepreneurial spirit, he is not only effective in his approach to business, but also extremely gifted in motivating people to achieve their own goals. His intense drive and dedication to succeed has laid the foundation for his innovative approach to leadership. Since beginning his first business as a computer dealer at the age of 14, the seed of entrepreneurship was planted and long-term success was destined to follow. While still in his teens, Josh started Merchant Financial Services, which became one of the largest entities in that industry. He led the company to generate annual transactions of over $5 Billion. Josh has launched a functional nutritional company  to design, make and sell extraordinary supplements. Additionally he owns the Business Growth Accelerator to assist new or existing Entrepreneurs launch and create massive action within their bus

Today’s Motivation Monday is all about Being Congruent:  When you are congruent, everything is in alignment Patty talks about her biggest mistake when she started her business You may be undercharging your work when you aren’t congruent - find out how to avoid this Are your clients only focused on price?  Here’s why it’s not worth it What to do when you are in this situation Being congruent will reward you with attracting the right types of opportunies Being congruent is aligned and in tune with how you feel with certain people or projects  Find out what it means to be congruent, so you can get what you want out of your life and your business.  It’s pretty powerful.  Here’s to you being congruent!  Where are you congruent?