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Dear Laptop Lifestyler -

I am so thankful for you. You’ve shared your dreams, goals, struggles and fears with me over the past two and a half years. That takes bravery and strength. Thank you for trusting me.

Thank you for your countless emails, encouraging Instagram messages, phone calls, and for taking the time to listen to the podcast. We built a family of laptop lifestylers - a safe place to be seen and heard through the struggles of running an online business.

Most importantly - I am so proud of you. Your work is important and the world needs to hear what you have to say.

Being a laptop lifestyler is not easy. No one knows that better than you. It’s not for the faint of heart. The doubt that circles you, the naysayers who don’t get your dreams, the late nights - it’s a hard road at times.

But the work you do, the art you make, the services that help people, the products you create that transform people, the blog posts you write that motivate people, the photos you take that inspire - they matter.

DO. NOT. GIVE. UP.

Keep fighting, keep pushing, keep trying.

You may fail, and that’s okay. There is always a big win after a heart-wrenching loss. You will pick yourself back up and keep going because that’s what we do fam.

We keep going. We keep creating. Because we don’t know how not to.

In the dark times when you don’t know if you can keep creating, hear my voice cheering you on friend! I will always be here to bounce an idea off of, jump on the phone with, and encourage you.

Thank you for your time. Thank you thank you thank you. You will forever be apart of my life and I am so thankful to have walked this incredible season with you.

With love, your friend and fellow laptop lifestyler,

Alexis

Through her agency, she's collectively grown Instagram accounts to over 250,000 followers, brokered 100s of deals between influencers and brands, and has delivered more blogs and newsletters than she can count.

With an Instagram following of over 70,000, Elise additionally offers online courses and one-on-one coaching to other aspiring "travelpreneurs" who seek freedom from the 9-5.

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As a graduate from Otis College of Art and Design, Amanda has learned from the best, interning with clothing designer, celebrity fashion stylists and the lovely ladies at the online magazine Who What Wear. These opportunities have inspired Amanda to pursue her love of jewelry and eventually expand Luv Aj to boutiques across the nation, leading to its popularity among starlets and clients such as Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski and Emma Roberts who admire her signature heavy-metal spikes and layered chains.

As a recent addition to 2015 Forbe’s ’30 Under 30’ list, designer Amanda Thomas continues to expand Luv Aj and hopes to adorn the whole world in her bling.

Jake Kelfer is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and a lifestyle entrepreneur.

He is the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which features NBA draft prospects in a secondary draft combine. As a high energy inspirational speaker, he is on a mission to elevate and motivate millions of people to achieve their definition of success.

He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and many other media outlets.

His new book, Elevate your Network: 25 Keys to Building Extraordinary Relationships in Life and Business  just launched and is already climbing the amazon best selling charts

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Today on the podcast we have special guest, Claire Guentz. Claire has a lifestyle blog that focuses on health and fitness, where she gives women the tools to lead a healthy but balanced lifestyle.

Claire and her husband have a podcast called "The Husband and Wife Podcast." It's easy listening podcast that is both entertaining and informative on all things lifestyle--from fitness tips, relationship advice, to leading a more fulfilling life.  

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Tela Holcomb is a mom, wife, six-figure stocks and options trader, 9 to 5 survivor, risk taker and freedom catcher. By consistently applying her system of trading and investing, Tela more than doubled her retirement account in 8 months and achieved financial freedom in 3 years.

Tela now uses her knowledge and experience to teach burnt-outemployees what it's like tonot feel forced to clock into an employer’s dream.

Free Course: telaholcomb.com/theexchange

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In this episode, Tiyana Robinson shares how she's pushed through those stories to pursue greatness. Tiyana has been voted DC's Best Makeup Artist and has been featured in Buzzfeed, Bustle, Bazaar, and Black Enterprise just to name a few. Now, she travels the country teaching other makeup artists how to be makeup moguls by teaching them the foundations of business and branding.

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Brittany Hennessy is the author of INFLUENCER: Building Your Brand in the Age of Social Media, the first-ever Senior Director of Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships for Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and the co-founder of Carbon.

In 2007, after graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism, Brittany created ChiChi212.com, which was nominated by Paper Magazine for “Best Nightlife Blog,” and became an influencer for Bacardi, Popchips, Svedka, and the Gap.

When she was flown to Germany as the North American ambassador for Nivea just to hang out with Rihanna on a cruise ship and tweet about it, she knew it was time to make the switch from journalism to social media. Learn more at: www.InfluencerTheBook.com

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In this episode, I'm joined by Haley Ferretti, a Holistic Skin Health Specialist -- we talk through what foods to avoid when fighting acne, how to manage stress, the importance of listening to your body, and why you NEED to find your niche online.

Haley Ferretti had been battling severe acne for almost eight years when her doctor told her she would have acne for the rest of her life. Haley just knew she could overcome it, but traditional medicine wasn't going to cut it. She switched to a plant based diet and healed her acne in 7 months.

After coaching hundreds of women with different forms of skin conditions, she developed easy to follow programs (online and in person) to heal your skin at the root of the problem.

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Michelle Knight is a Branding and Business Coach, mother, wife, world traveler and storyteller.
Michelle has distinguished herself as an entrepreneur through the power of storytelling and its power to unite people, especially women.

She has helped transform the businesses lives of female entrepreneurs by supporting them in tapping into their story to create a standout brand and message, ultimately leading them to living a life of freedom.

As a storyteller and branding expert herself, Michelle supports women who are unfulfilled in their 9-5 break free into a life of freedom. Programs include private coaching, self-study courses, and a group program that unites women to create thriving online businesses.

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Join her private community: authenticbrandbuilders.com

In the process, they sold their house and most of their belongings and became full-time house sitters so they could travel the U.S. and save money.

For more info on Dan's financial planning services or just to learn more on financial health, click here.

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It's hard to create from a place of scarcity. In this episode, I get pretty vulnerable about how close I am to burnout and complete exhaustion. I also share a few ways I'm combating this hectic season of life and taking more time to rest and stop the comparison game.

If you want to chat or if there's anything I can do to help you please DM me on Instagram @alexisteichmiller or email me at alexisteichmiller@gmail.com. You are not alone and we have to start talking about the downsides of a laptop lifestyle.

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It's even harder to nail down what that "dream" is if you don't know. In this episode of The Laptop Lifestyle, Travis Barton walks us through how to reverse-engineer our BIG dreams and how to cultivate happiness in the small moments of life.

One of my favorite conversations with Travis is about how he address "haters". There will always be people who don't understand you or your goals. It's how you respond to their negativity that dictates how far you'll go.

More about Travis here.

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Emmy met yoga in 2008 and it was nearly love at first flow. With a heartbeat for storytelling and pulse for music, she moved to Nashville in 2011 to pursue her music industry dreams. Emmy learned to balance her role running digital for a roster of country artists by maintaining her life-giving yoga practice. Taking her passion one pose further, Emmy trained to be a certified yoga instructor and following her open-heart and renewed spirit transitioned from music to teaching yoga full-time. 

She hosts the group coaching program, the Beauty and the Vlog YouTube Bootcamp for women business owners and content creators in beauty, family, fitness and lifestyle. Her students have gone on to quit their day jobs, reach follower goals in the hundreds of thousands and ultimately achieve the video influence they desire.

In this episode we chat about all things Youtube strategy, how to narrow in on your why and why value is EVERYTHING. Also we talk about why Youtube is NOT dead and why right now is the perfect time to get started.

In this episode, I'm joined by my long distance boyfriend of four years, Matthew Huels, and we talk about how we've navigated our relationship through the years. Matthew is an economic geologist and I'm an internet marketer/podcaster/content creator.

We talk about the importance of supporting and respecting each others goals, how communication is EVERYTHING, and why it's okay if you have different interests as your S.O. as long as you have the same core values.

His blog Everything Everywhere is widely considered one of the most popular travel blogs in the world. In 2010 Time Magazine named it one of the Top 25 Blogs on the Internet and it earned a Gold Medal in the Travel Blog category in the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) awards.

In this episode we talk about the importance of building authority in order to have true influence, why gary loves traveling to off the grid locations, and how travel has changed his life.

In this episode, I share a few experiences in the last few months that have shaped my creative journey and taught me how to bounce back after feeling defeated.

Link to podcast I did on AT avenue and the lessons I learned: https://simplecast.com/s/aa4a5322

In college he was leading digital marketing strategy sessions for Fortune 500 companies. After graduating college Josh scaled Weighting Comforts from 6 to 43 employees in 7 months and took his business from 6 to 7 figures all before turning 23.

In this episode, Josh and I chat about the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness as you're building a business and life, how to discover your core values (and how those values help you make better decisions), and why the millennial generation get's a bad rap.

Courtney Slazinik is a mom, a blogger and the founder of Click it Up a Notch - an education base website where she’s helped over 40,000 people unlock the power of their DSLR cameras and take better pictures of the day-to-day love and laughter in their lives. She has been voted by Huffington Post as one of the Top 5 Best Blogs for Momtographers.

In this episode we dive into how to overcome negative comments on the internet, getting past the ego of the "ask", and the importance of leaning on your audience for ideas on what to create and asking your community for help.

Donovan Janus is Founder and CEO of 17hats, a Pasadena, CA tech company that provides an online suite of business tools to help small businesses organize, systemize and grow.  Donovan is a lifelong entrepreneur, with a passion for helping small business owners.

Books mentioned:

• The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
• Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

Case Kenny is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of PRSUIT.com, a leading daily newsletter. He is the co-founder of Trep Media Group, founder of 216 Ventures, co-host of The Hustle Sold Separately Podcast and resides in Chicago, IL.

Subscribe to PRSUIT here: https://prsuit.com/

Connect with Case on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/

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Throughout the years she’s worked with brands like Macy’s, Kohl’s, Neutrogena, Revolve, Show Me Your Mumu and more! Check out her work at www.sarahbellelizabeth.com, @sarahbelleelizabeth on Instagram and her YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/sarahbelle93x!

Watch Sarah's 2018 Goal Setting Video here.

Megan creates done-for-you tools and templates that free up your focus to do the work you love most and free up your time to spend with the people you love most. 

As a business owner who has also managed other six and seven-figure businesses, Megan knows how important it is to create workflows that work for you, so you can achieve your highest priority goals in less time. 

In this episode we talk about the importance of pivoting and letting your business evolve other time, tips on productivity, and the importance of setting boundaries and expectations with your clients.

Click here to get Megan's FREE Ideal Day Planner workbook - https://meganminns.com/laptoplifestyle

In this episode, we chat about integrity, character, knowing yourself, and how to get clarity on what you want and who you want to be. This episode is filled with so much honesty and heart, you won't be able to stop listening.

To follow Joshua on Instagram, check out @moderndayleader and to check out Joshua's Nashville creative community, click here.

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Click here to download the template I use to pitch to brands that land me incredible travel blogging and content trips!

Charli Prangley is a designer from New Zealand currently living and loving life in London. She’s passionate about side projects and when she’s not designing at ConvertKit she's running an online store, and creating content for her design-centric 70k+ subscriber YouTube channel (CharliMarieTV) and podcast (Design Life) with the aim of helping out young creatives.

 
For the past 6 years she has been designing for many notable companies both freelance and full time. Some of these companies include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Forever21, Truly Madly Deeply, Mate the Label, Amuse Society, Gypsy Warrior, Show me your Mumu, The Laundry Room, Top Knot Goods, Electric West, Midnight Rider, Not Another Label, Current/Elliott, Macy's, Pac Sun, Hot Topic, and more.

 
While all that was great, her true goal was to have full creative freedom with a label of her own. After years of daydream and doubt, she took the leap and created Dazey LA. She draws every tee by hand and does all the photography you see throughout the website and instagram. Check out all her other work at www.daniroxanne.com, @graphicteegirl and @daniroxannephoto!

In October 2014, Nathan made the decision to walk away from the book and training business and focus full-time on ConvertKit (at the time we had just $1,000/month in revenue and now we have $770,000/month). Since then we’ve grown 300x and have an amazing team, product, and customers. And I feel honored to be apart of the ConvertKit team!

Over the past year, I have learned so much from Nathan. And in this episode we really dive into some big topics like: the importance of asking why and questioning the "normal" ways of doing things, the true gift of a side hustle, the inside look of how Nathan wrote 3 books in 2 years, how working in public, creating every day, and teaching everything you know are a key parts of entrepreneurship, knowing when to shut down or double down, and how to tap into vulnerability and use it as a way to overcome fear and connect with others.

In this episode, you will learn the art of knowing when to quit something you love to grow to the next level, the importance of building a strong brand as a beginning entrepreneur, why it's key to give up control in order to grow, how to view fear as just an emotion, and how to overcome negative thoughts and opinions of others.

Elise started She is Light on Instagram in late 2015 with a mission is to empower young women to understand their worth and pursue purpose-filled lives. With her background in Public Relations and Media, Elise harnessed the power of Instagram to rapidly grow the She is Light community, attracting young women from around the world. With her expertise in Instagram strategy, it was natural for her create an Instagram course, Flourish on Instagram, to help others use the platform to attract their unique audience too. 

Elise believes life is too short not to pursue your passions - it’s this mantra that led her to quit her full-time job in turn for a part-time job and more flexibility, allowing her to work on what she loves! With a whole lot of tenacity and a bit of faith, Elise is working on developing She is Light to be the go-to online community for young women around the world. 

In this episode, you will see the value of creating a community for people to feel safe and heard online, how to use tools like social media to really understand and connect with your audience, how to pursue a vulnerable lifestyle, how to use intentional thinking to make move in your careers and life, and the importance of separating the feelings of failure from comparison.

Today Yaro is a mentor to thousands of experts, authors, coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers, teaching how to turn knowledge into a profitable online business. Yaro helps people set up their own “Blog Sales Funnel”, a system that combines blogging with email marketing to build a platform to sell digital training products on autopilot.

Yaro has a proven track record of results, with his “graduate bloggers” going on to make thousands of dollars – some even millions – in such diverse niches as book design, ADHD counseling, acne treatment, BMX bikes, skiing, cars, sports news, speed reading, real estate, television production and fat loss.

In this episode, you will learn  - how to view failures as experiments, the importance of knowing the why behind starting a business, the pros and cons of living a digital nomad lifestyle, how easy it is to travel and work at the same time, and how to say no to opportunities that don't serve your long term goals.

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She’s a small business strategist, podcast host, and the founder of the Made For More Collective™ who helps visionary entrepreneurs turn their potential into performance, implement forward motion & bring their big ideas to life — ideas that not only exist in the world, but make it better. Shannan combines her background in event management with her creative spirit & strategic brain to paint the big picture and sail through the small details of purposeful plans & projects in business.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of identifying your strengths to tap into your zone of genius, how to break through the corporate mindset as a creative entrepreneur, discovering a life of intention and how to live one, and how to take your ideas from concept to completion.

Do you have a lot of half executed ideas that have full fledged potential? Download Shannan's Make It Happen Roadmap to take those ideas from 0 to 100! 

Speaking internationally, from NATO’s Headquarters in Brussels to Creative Live in San Francisco, Sunny is passionate about helping brands and businesses leverage social video for increased leads and awareness. Sunny has been featured on national and international radio, television and online publications like Entrepreneur.com , Forbes, and  The Huffington Post. You can also catch her weekly YouTube show talking about social media trends and the latest digital news.

In this episode you will learn how to combat ego as an entrepreneur, the importance of intention, why we should be adding more humanity back into the online world of numbers and metrics, the raw necessity of building a community online and in person, and how to take care of yourself in those early stages of hustle.

Want to step up your Youtube game? Download Sunny's Youtube Channel Checklist here.

She has collaborated with brands like Nike, ASOS, Lululemon, Four Seasons, Nordstrom, Kendra Scott, and more. Connecting with women online and cultivating conversations about confidence, faith, and finding beauty in everyday life is at the core of why Lauren started her blog.

In this episode, you will hear about Lauren's career leaps from corporate life to the unconventional world of blogging, how to take risks and own your work, the importance of setting boundaries as an entrepreneur, the behind the scenes of what goes into a single blog post, how to be unfiltered in a filtered world, and learning to hold everything with an open palm.

Her senior year capstone project at Cornell led to the launch of RedHead Wine - a unique blend of California Zinfandel and Chilean Carménère. Although Marisa’s only been working full-time on RedHead since last August, it’s already available at nearly 200 stores in Ohio. And she has been hard at work on a Provence-style rosé, with a profile that is fruit forward but clean, crisp and refreshing.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of asking for help and feedback on your work, the value of in-person connections to grow your online business, what it means to be a woman in business, and how to master the power of unconventional thinking.

In this episode, you will learn how to create a loyal community online, how to address negative comments online with kindness, the importance of honoring your intuition in life and business, and why you need to take control of your own future to create the life you want.

"One of the biggest issues people have is they see life in boxes. You have to get outside of those preplanned, perfect boxes and chase what you want." - Kelly Mindell

In this episode you will experience Madison's healthy mindset on shame and ego, the power of giving yourself the permission to love yourself for who you are, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. This is an extra special episode because the last 15 minutes, Madison and I have an impromptu coaching session on my fears and lack of creativity lately. It's raw and it's real.

Liz is a believer in all things goodness and love. Her ability to seek gratitude and stay grounded in the midst of success is what keeps her centered and able to create meaningful work.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of combating ego with gratitude, how to create authentic relationships in business, the creative process behind songwriting, and the power of loving your body just the way it is.

Bethany is a walking wanderlust, having spent years exploring the world at each opportunity given. Although she studied art, design and fashion in college, the courage to "be an artist" seemed unrealistic upon entering "the real world." After a decade of feeling like a round peg trying to fit into a square hole, in 2015, Bethany (with the undying support and true belief in skill from her loving husband) finally took her vision, studies, travels, ethos and experience and cultivated it into a single leap-of-faith that is now Bela Begonias.

In this episode you with learn the important of patience as an entrepreneur, how to choose quality over quality, why a social media following doesn't always mean you'll successful, and how to build up enough confidence to put yourself out there to build relationships.

Have you then thought, how do they do it? How can I do that?

Guess what.... YOU CAN!!!!

In this episode of The Laptop Lifestyle, I walk you through how to create partnerships and add value to brands you've always dreamt of working with. Also - Make sure to sign up to download the free email template that has landed me countless brand deals and collaborations here: alexisteichmiller.com/brandtemplate

In this episode you will learn the time management skills it takes to be a full time online entrepreneur, the power of being authentic and how it can connect you with your audience, the value of staying true to your vision regardless of what people say, and how to combat comparison.

Recently, he served as E-commerce Director to FASHIONABLE, a women’s apparel and accessories retailer with an inspiring social mission, where he drove a doubling of the company's online revenue in less than one year.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of building a sustainable company with meaning, knowing when to quit and move on to the next chapter in your career, the mindset of a serial entrepreneur, and why building up people is just as important as building a business.

Based on market need and customer validation, Clark grew into an agency solution. He's the co-founder of a podcast production agency, Relationary Marketing, that creates broadcast-quality interviews for rich content marketing, event promotion, relationship nurturing and thought leadership.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of story telling in branding, how to develop a successful podcast, the difference between podcasting and videography, and why it's crucial to create a strong and supportive community.

That's when the idea of Everest & Co. came to life. Ashley says it best, "Everest & Co. was dreamt up from a cubicle in a glass high-rise building in Nashville, TN. We are here to make you feel your best, simple as that. Let’s be real though…not everything looks great on everyone and that’s okay! Embrace it. We are here to make you feel good and find the perfect clothes for you. We want you to get that job, find the love of your life, and run the world in our clothes. All eyes will and should be on you. Because #LifeAtTheTop is just so much more fun."

With a #LifeAtTheTop, her goal is to celebrate every aspect of a women's life, especially those mountain top moments!

In this episode, you will learn how to narrow your target audience when you're in the beginning stages of building a brand, balancing working full time while creating a business on the side, the millennial mindset about the corporate world, and how to have those difficult conversations that will get you closer to your dreams.

Some fears are bigger and weigh more than others. Some fears might be so small you barely notice it's there.
There are moments in life (believe me I've had them!) where the fear becomes too much and it stops you in your tracks.

You stop taking chances, you stop seeks opportunities, and you stop growing.
In this #SoloCast episode of The Laptop Lifestyle, I open up and share some of my biggest fears. I ask, "What would happen if we allowed ourselves the opportunity to be grateful for our fears?"

I also introduce a new mindset called the "Positive Fear Cycle," which encompasses Fear, Gratitude, Growth, and Clarity. This addresses the idea that by being grateful for your fears, you make space for growth and clarity in your life.

Jennifer co-founded T+J Designs with her sister four years ago starting out just designing jewelry. Now they design clothing and jewelry sold all over the world and that is sold wholesale in over 300 boutiques. Their jewelry line has been featured in InStyle, The Today Show Oprah, US Weekly, Who What Wear among many others.  

Family is a key component to Jennifer’s life, as the mother of two adorable sons. She works closely with her mother, father, sister and other family members to run T + J like the empire it is.

In this episode you will learn the difference between following trends and creating them, how to use social media like a true business building tool, the key components of running a successful online company, and the importance of data based decisions.

After culinary school and while working as a line cook at two Los Angeles’ restaurants, Ellen noticed the stale look and poor quality of the aprons she wore daily. Inspired to make a more functional apron, she created Hedley & Bennett.

Soon, attention came from press like the New York Times and celebrity chef fans such as Martha Stewart and Mario Batali, solidifying her as a real player in the restaurant game. Ellen grew her operation from a 400 square foot office space to the showroom, office space and 14,000 sq. ft factory she currently resides in in Downtown LA - all in under three years. 

The company has quickly expanded and now her aprons can be found in more than 3000 restaurants worldwide. Upon realizing aprons weren’t only for chefs but for any maker who wanted a professional grade apron to protect them while they work, she developed aprons for gardeners and potters so they too could have a garment as beautiful as the clothes they wore underneath.

Since then, Bennett has collaborated with SpaceX, Google, Lexus, Delta, Four Seasons, Food & Wine and thousands of others to craft functional aprons for their specific needs.

In this episode, you hear the behind the scenes story of how Ellen started Hedley and Bennett, how to believe in yourself, and how to create a positive company culture.

As a paleo blogger and photographer, Anya shares her love for organic food and creativity through her photography and expert experience in the organic industry. She has worked in house with brands like Whole Foods, Suja, Momma Chia, and now consults for various companies in the natural products industry.

In this episode, you will learn how to cultivate strategy and skill in your work, the details of negotiating contracts with brands and clients, the importance of authentic marketing, and how to create a versatile set of skills around the same niche.

Her work at Thomas Nelson Publishers included publicity efforts on the record-breaking book, Heaven is for Real, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Julie cofounded OMG! Publicity, which begin her entrepreneurial career. The company focuses on managing publicity campaigns for authors, bloggers, entrepreneurs, and creative new product launches. OMG Publicity was soon able to gain renowned clients including Devon Franklin, Meagan Good, Emily Maynard, Max Lucado, Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins Publishing and others to manage growth of their brand.

In this episode you will learn how to make smart transitions in life and business, how to follow and grow from your fears, the importance of self- awareness and how you can use it to help identify your strengths and weaknesses, and the secret building long term influence.

From private coaching to social media consulting, Beth is every ambitious female entrepreneur’s dream coach! Her work has been featured on online entrepreneurial platforms like Belong Magazine, Society Gal, and Gospel Driven Entrepreneur just to name a few.

In this episode, you will learn the importance of being brave in business, how to create a successful freelance coaching business, the power of influence, and how to build a solid community in person and online to surround you with encouragement .

Starting her career path out in the music industry, Chloe quickly switched to graphic design to pursue her passion of photography. After creating her own paper company, starting a blog, and picking up more and more photography client work, she saw the real value of being an entrepreneur. Just after her sophomore year of college, Chloe dropped out college to pursue blogging and photography full time.

In this episode, you will learn how to create professional long term partnerships with big brands, the truth about making money as a blogger, the importance of seeing the value in your platform, and how to hold every opportunity with an open hand.

With the mission of helping others tell their stories, Jessica focuses on capturing those in between moments of life that bring her clients to life through her images. I can speak from personal experience, Jessica is a one of a kind photographer. Her raw talent is so apparent. It's an honor to bring my good friend on the show today! I can promise there will be some laughter and jam packed with value for entrepreneurs just getting started in their journey.

In this episode, you will learn the art of navigating a full time job while having a full time side hustle, time management as a freelancer, having confidence in your experience and craft, and how to start a photography business.

How do you take those big risks that reap big rewards? How do you learn from your mistakes, fail fast, and move forward?

This episode of The Laptop Lifestyle is all about risks and 5 reasons you should take more of them with a mix of my personal experiences with risk taking. I share the benefits of takings big risks and what you can learn along the way.

It's a haven for the driven go-getters, entrepreneurial souls, and those who want more than the 9-to-5 life. Her main focus is business strategy, growing your online presence, and social media marketing.

In this episode, you will learn how to build an online course, how to find financial freedom as an entrepreneur, and why it's important to establish boundaries in order to be productive.

Show Highlights:

• If you aren’t passionate about your niche anymore, change it. Your audience and clients can tell when your hearts not in it.
• You don’t have to go to college to be successful anymore. You can create your own success without a degree.
• You have good months where you’re flying high and everything is growing. Then you have bad months where you feel like quitting. That's the entrepreneurial roller coaster.
• You have to be self aware that you need self care.
• If you can’t give it all to whatever it is you’re working on, stop. Take a break. Close your laptop. Only open it when you’re not distracted anymore
• When you feel fatigue in your focus, walk away and come back when you’re ready to give it your all.
• Think of ways you can make money not just right now, but all day every day, even when you’re sleeping.
• If you can take the financial void out of your family stress, you begin to feel the freedom of not being bound by money any more.
• As an entrepreneur, your business can be anything that YOU want it to be. You make the rules. You aren’t bound by the four walls of a cubical.
• The things you’re passionate about aren’t always profitable.
• Make sure your audience knows the real you, and not something you’re copying.

Ben is the author of the bestselling book, Confined To A Cave, a 30-day guide to turning exercise and diet into lifelong habits. When he's not working on his business, you can find him in the gym, hiking, writing, reading, or traveling.

Movement is the primary way that Ben leads a balanced life, while competition continually drives him to practice what he preaches in his teachings. He has completed 8 ultra-marathons, won CrossFit competitions, and competed in powerlifting.

In this episode you will learn the step by step roadmap to setting and reaching your goals, how to manage stress in the midst of failure and overwhelm, and why it's important to have yet contain your ego as an entrepreneur.

Show Highlights:

• Reaching your goals is possible in any setting as long as you're committed to the process.
• You have to know who you are and what comes to you naturally.
• What are you holding on to that's plaguing you from moving forward and getting the results you desire?
• Create a lifestyle around the things that you care about and the goals you want to achieve.
• We judge people for what they value most if it's different than us, but most of the time we're just choosing different vehicles of fulfillment.
• Motivation comes and goes, but it's your habits and the things you commit to on a daily basis that will produce the results you want.
• The confidence to execute anything comes from discipline and that discipline comes from putting in the work every single day.
• People know when you're not confident in your ability to deliver.
• When you focus so much on what you're not, you lose sight of what you are.
• Ego is a distortion of reality.
• A little ego is necessary as an entrepreneur because what you're doing isn't the normal path so you need confidence to keep going.
• Learn to separate yourself from the results you're getting because it can feed into your ego and detour your future success.
• You can't change something you're not aware of.

With a motto of "Work Hard, Stay Humble," she has grown her brand and business to fuel her creative passion. McKenna has worked with brands like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Target, Kate Spade and more.

It’s a true honor to have her on the show because McKenna is the woman who inspired me to start my blog two years ago!

In this episode, you will learn when to take the leap from full time day job to full time entrepreneur, how to create a brand that’s authentic to who you are, and how to make a full time living as a blogger.

[Disclaimer: Please excuse the first 20 minutes of poor sound quality]

Show Highlights

• Blazing your own way and making something truly yours is the only way you can be a successful entrepreneur.
• If you go into an opportunity seeking only dollar signs, it’s not going to get you too far.
• When you’re doing something you love, it makes the hard work worth it.
• It’s not about what you’re wearing, it’s about sharing the experience of what you're wearing and where you are.
• Sometimes the biggest areas of growth in your life are the areas of uncertainty.
• There is room for everyone on the internet.
• We may work for the same brands, but they want us for all different reasons.
• A blogger has more influence on a brand than a billboard.
• There is value in every aspect of your story.
• Know your value no matter what your following is.
• If you stick to what you know and what you love, it shines through your work.
• Everyone is valuable and creates for different reasons. That’s what makes us unique individuals.

Continue the inspiration:

• mckennableu.com
• Instagram: @mckennableu

Elana is a visual storytelling creative entrepreneur, with a unique understanding of how to connect entrepreneurs with their ideal audience through online marketing.

By advising small businesses on how to strategically and creatively use their online platforms, she strives to bring intention to the social space, help brands bring their aesthetic to life and build an online community surrounding their brand.

In this episode, you will learn the value of being authentic and setting boundaries online, clarifying how you can make money from your creative passion while traveling at the same time, and the importance of profitability over popularity when it comes to building a success business.

Show Highlights:

• It's okay to 100% pursue your brand and build yourself up to create a long term successful business. You don't have to feel guilty about it.
• Write down all the things that you could earn money from that align with what you're passionate about.
• Every creative job can be seen as risky, but also incredibility valuable. People hire us to be creative and use our gifts to elevate their lives and businesses.
• Social media has a way of glamorizing the truth behind entrepreneurship and working for yourself.
• Our mindset dictates the way we view the life around us. Positive thoughts, positive life.
• Chasing your dreams takes time. Be realistic with how much time and hard work it will take.
• Just because you're pursuing something you love to do, doesn't mean that there won't be ups and downs.
• You don't have to post every good or bad thing that happens to you online. Just live in that moment.
• Respect your privacy and build boundaries for what you share and don't share online.
• We live in a time where your business can easily have an international audience.
• When you're able to focus your efforts on one social platform, then your strategy becomes so much clearer.
• Being popular isn't helping anyone if you can't create value from it. Followers don't always convert to dollar signs.
• In life, it's hard to see when you're turning off an opportunity and when you're turning onto one.
• What serves you personally won't always serve you as a business owner and vice versa. That's why it's called balance.
• You say no to some thing, every time you say yes to some thing else.

Continue the Inspiration:

• ElanaLoo.com
• Instagram: @elanaloo

Recruited to Ohio State University, he graduated with 6 All Americans, 2 NCAA medals, and 2 Big 10 medals. For the last 7 years, Brandon has been a member of the U.S. Men's National Gymnastics Team and is now team captain. He has been on 3 World Championship Teams and is one of only two gymnasts to ever win a medal on the Still Rings in a world or Olympic competition.

In his online courses, Brandon creates different nutrition and fitness plans for people of all different fitness abilities and technical levels. He wants to empower his clients to live healthier, fuller lives and feels inspired by how his clients positively influence the people in their lives. Seeing transformation in his clients, mentally and physically, is what makes Brandon feel fulfilled in his career as an entrepreneur.

In this episode, you will learn the true grit it takes to build discipline in life and business, the value of creating an action plan to accomplishing your goals, and how to get crystal clear on what your passion is.

Show Highlights:

• Discipline is identifying the variables that make you successful and doing them over and over again.
• Instead of looking at obstacles as sacrifices, starting seeing them as opportunities to improve.
• Always remember there are certain stepping stones that are absolutely necessary and essential for success.
• A great idea with a bad plan will always loose to a bad idea with a great plan.
• The plan is the fuel to success and without fuel you'll never get to the finish line.
• If the path you are on doesn't really speak to you and your inner core, it's not the path you should be on.
• You don't need to listen to every piece of advice you hear. Listen to what is applicable to you and filter the rest out.
• Learn to appreciate the struggle, because that means what you're chasing has value.
• Value is always created by margins. And how large that margin is, is how big of a value you're creating.
• Don't build a product that isn't relevant and doesn't fulfill the pain points of your audience.
• Be a student of every one. You can learn something from every single person you meet.
• As you start to uncover the different things you thought you didn't know, you realize they were only paralyzing because of the fear of not knowing them.
• Take the first step towards your goal. Because even if you fail, at least you're going somewhere. If you don't take action, you can't move forward.
• Everybody has the same amount of time in one day. What you do with that time can make or break your goals.

Follow Brandon Wynn on Instagram @brandonwynngym

John built an email list of 250 email subscribers in 30 days. He had a product launch period of 10 days and made $10,000 of his first launch. In 2015, he made the same amount of money in his online business as he did in his full time job at Chick-Fil-A.

With a philosophy of “Always Be Teaching,” John now builds courses teaching others how to build a successful blog and business online.

In this episode, you will learn how to earn a real living online, the importance of diversifying your income as an entrepreneur, and how to stay authentic online as you gain success.

Show Highlights:

• When building a business on the side, you need to get crystal clear on what’s important because time is limited.
• Focus on the one thing you can do today too move your business forward.
• Track your time to see how long you are spending on each area of your business, then get disciplined on cutting back on areas you’re spending too much time on.
• If your biggest motivator as an entrepreneur is freedom, then you need to have stability built into your business.
• Your time is valuable. If you are putting in a lot of effort, you deserve to make money from that effort.
• When creating a product, ask yourself what transformation you want the customer to experience. If there is no transformation, don’t sell the product.
• Three Levels of Motivation: Fame, Fortune, and Freedom. Which of the three motivate you first?
• Anybody can set goals. Focus on how you can attain the goal.
• You can’t create natural drive, but you can create a powerful why.
• What is your super power? What sets you apart?
• Clarify your niche. Build your audience. Launch a product. Rinse and repeat
• You have to create more than you consume.

Continue the Inspiration:

• John Meese blog
• Instagram: @johnrmeese
• Build a Blog Podcast

Alexis has worked with brands like Crate and Barrel, Nike Women, 100 Layer Cake, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yellow Conference and many more. Her artistic process is rooted in letting creativity happen without trying to force it.

In this episode, you will learn how to create a business and life with intention, creating partnerships with authority instead of desperation, and why it’s important to not put your worth in social media.

Show Highlights:

• When starting out, you won’t always get paid to create. Expect to create for free until you have authority to charge.
• The world of entrepreneurship isn’t consistent so don’t rely on it to be.
• Believe in yourself. Network with the people in your industry. Put yourself out there.
• If you don’t put yourself out there, how can you expect anyone to know who you are and what you can offer them?
• When pitching yourself to new clients, create specific ideas that are so unique, it makes it difficult for them to say no.
• Just because a person has a bigger number behind their name, doesn’t make them any better than you are.
• You never know the finished product of something if you never start.
• Your worth isn’t in what other people deem as successful. That can only be determined by you.
• When we think of others less and ourselves more, that’s a good indication that our motives aren’t pure.
• Why do we look to social media to give us worth and define our success?
• If you’re feeling uninspired, choose to engage instead of withdrawal.

Continue the Inspiration:

• Instagram: @theshiftcreative

• theshiftcreative.com

This last minute trip turned into a life changing experience that I will never forget. I met people with dreams bigger than mine that challenged me to think bigger and love who I am. The conference featured incredible speakers Stacy London, Matthew Hussey, Kyle Maynard, and many more.

On this #SoloCast, I share with you a few take aways from my favorite speakers , my overall big personal takeaway and a pretty big challenge for you! Grab a pen and paper because it's about to get real!

Show Highlights:

• In life you need two things - competence and confidence. @matthewhussey
• Get good at being alone. Be okay on your own. Then you’re not afraid of losing someone. @matthewhussey
• You can’t compare yourself to what’s out there. You just have to be better than the day before. @fabioviviani
• Whether you’re running forward or limping forward. Forward is forward. @fabioviviani
• Circumstances never define who you are. It’s only how you react to those circumstances that will create or destroy the path you’re own. @fabioviviani
• The thing you think you’re hiding from the world you’re really screaming. @stacylondon
• Growing up is about learning and then unlearning everything we learned. @INQLIFE
• Maturity means standing in the dark to bring in the light and trusting that everything out of your control will be alright. @INQLIFE
• Learned fear can be overcome when you realize the voice inside your head isn't yours. It's an imitation from the voices before. @INQLIFE

As a blogger, entrepreneur, and social media consultant, Kelsey strives to create moments and opportunities to inspire people to see their worth and find their voice.

She is extremely passionate about empowering women, building connection, and extending a gracious hand to one another. After writing at her personal blog, she felt she could carry out Radiant Magazine to a greater extent by forming a team of fantastic women to write about everything ranging from music, beauty, relationships, discipleship and the in-between!

In this episode, you will learn how to grow as a leader by watching and learning from the people around you, when to know when to walk away from relationships and careers that no longer serve your greater mission, the pros and cons of entering into business with friends, and how to do the hard work when relationships get tough in life and business.

Episode Highlights:

• You are given gifts, talents, and desires for a reason and it’s not bad to pursue those.
• There are a lot of “shoulds”. There will always be things you “should” do. Don’t feel like you have to do them.
• Is what you’re doing right now life giving or life taking?
• If you miss it with your team in pursuit of accomplishing this grand mission, you’re missing the point.
• Learn how to lead and how not to lead by closely watching those around you.
• We are all flawed and make mistakes. How we overcome and learn from them defines who we are.
• As a leader, you need to set goals and expectations for your team in writing and explain The Why.
• In this world, everyone wants a platform. It’s not always easy to find people who want to work with you for the right reasons.
• Find people you can trust with the small things, then you know you can trust them when you grow.
• You have to be willing to do the hard work of understanding how you and the people in your life best communicate.
• Owning your value comes with time. It takes time to see your worth.
• You love the world through the lens at which you love yourself. If you can’t love yourself, you can’t love the people around you.

Follow Kelsey:

• KelseyChapman.com
• @kelschapman
• Radiant Magazine
• @radiantmagazine

Jake combines lessons from successful athletes and entrepreneur with his own experiences to teach you how to discover a career you are passionate about, become a champion networker, and use resume, interview and social media strategies to stand out from your peers and colleagues. 

In this episode, you will learn the inside view of a successful millennial mindset, the importance of creating a consistent daily morning routine, the process and strategy behind writing your first book ,and how to use social media to stand out in the job market.

Show Notes:

• What do you know that you can share with the world?
• Go for it. The worst that can happen is you fail, and try again. The best thing that can happen is your life is changed forever. @jakekelfer
• There are so many ways to make it work, you just need to find one. @jakekelfer
• You are the average of the top 5 people you surround yourself with.
• As millennials, we don’t have to follow the normal career path. We can create our own path.
• The only short cut in life is to start now. @jakekelfer
• It takes ten years to be an over night success.
• There is only one of you in the whole world. Once you embrace who you are and what you can offer the world, something magical happens.
• Social media is your online personality. Your online personality should amplify your in-person personality. @jakekelfer
• Never let your age keep you from making a difference.
• Everybody has their own definition of success. Not one is the same. @jakekelfer
• Once you understand who you are and what you’re capable of, you can be confident even in the midst of failure.

So Ashley started to share love with strangers through hidden notes of encouragement, leaving these notes behind everywhere she went. In 2014, she launched a website, and, with the help of a team of 25 ambassadors located across the US and internationally around the globe over 8,000 notes have now been distributed worldwide.

Due to the outpouring of support for the social project, Love Everywhere launched a shop of hand-crafted, inspirational items; and will release a new item each month for the next year.

In this episode, you will learn how to turn passion into profit, the importance of building a positive team culture, the power authenticity can have in your life, and how to use social media ambassadors to grow your brand.

Show Highlights:

• One simple idea really can impact people’s lives in a positive way.
• Every action you take has a ripple effect.
• Never underestimate the power of a strong, positive team that can lift you up.
• My business wouldn’t exist with the Instagram Community we’ve built around Love Everywhere.
• The more people sharing your mission, the more eyes you have on your business, and the more impact you can make.
• Even if social media didn’t existent, I would still do what I do, even if no one knew about it.
• Write down your negative thoughts or creative blocks so you can get it out of you and move on.
• For someone to be inspirational, they must first be inspired by something greatly.
• When you go through hard times, you have to make the choice to believe in something bigger and more powerful than yourself.
• What do you do to pull yourself out of those dark clouds of negativity?
• Be honest and don’t be afraid to share your heart - because that’s when people see the real you.

Continue the inspiration:

• Love Everywhere
• @shareloveeverywhere

Her new clothing line, Amelia Styles, is centered around her personal sense of style that focuses on classic meets modern, ready to wear street fashion. Feminine ease and simplicity are tenets of my personal style, and she loves challenging herself to create looks that appear unintended, yet refined.

Style is something Amelia has always been drawn to. She believes it embodies who you are, what you love, and what you want to say to the world around you.

In this episode, you will learn the basics of blog branding, how to stay authentic to your style, the transformation from being a follower in the market place to a leader, and the sacrifices it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.

Show Highlights

• Find what you’re drawn to and what interests you and go do it.
• You can’t always begin where you want to end up. Sometimes you have to start small.
• Hone in on your brand or style and over time, those people that resonate with you will come find you.
• Comparison is a never ending game. And I chose to stop playing it.
• It’s easy to get lost along the way when you don’t start with a plan.
• Blogging is about more than making money, it’s about building a platform.
• Patience as a young entrepreneur doesn’t come naturally because we grew up in a world centered around instant gratification.
• Zero in on your goals and do what you have to do to accomplish it.
• Do what you have to do right now so you can do what you want to do in the future.
• If you’re going to bet on any one, it should be yourself because you are in control of yourself.
• Let’s stop victimizing entrepreneurship.
• Live like nobody else today, so you can live like nobody else tomorrow.
• Social media is 100% responsible for the success I’ve had as an entrepreneur.

Continue the inspiration:

• Amelia's Blog
• Blog IG: @ameliastyles
• Boutique IG: @shopameliastyles

Kelsey specializes in portraits, fashion, and travel. Her work has been featured in ELLE Magazine, The Everygirl, US Weekly, The New York Times, and Redbook. She is behind the camera for some of Nashville's most influential bloggers including Moriah Murrell, Velvet's Edge, Nutrition Stripped, and Happily Grey.

In this episode, Kelsey takes you on her journey as a photographer and finding a community that uplifts and inspires her. You will learn the importance of community, self-care, and how to establish strong business relationships with brands.

Show Highlights:

• If you can bring something to the table and see what other’s can add to the idea that’s where the magic happens.
• People are going to be attracted to you if you act in your real self and not abide by what other people think.
• As a solo entrepreneur or creative, you see the world around you and it can be extremely intimidating on your own.
• When you’re doing something you love and you’re surrounded by a lot of people doing the same thing, you don’t know where to dive in.
• There is always something to learn and something you don’t know. It’s important to be open to learn from others.
• When you have a community of people behind you that you believe in, that’s when you’re going to reach your full potential.
• When you say yes to every project that comes your way, you lose a little bit of your character and creativity.
• If you go into everything that you do and you feel inspired by it, you’e going to end up creating something that you’re more proud of.
• Having a blog as a creative is important because it allows people to see who you are and your real life.
• No matter what you’re circumstances are, if you’re surrounded my the right people and have a strong passion, you really can be whatever you want.
• You were not put on this planet to pay a bunch of bills and then die.
• You can do more work and have more freedom when you allow yourself to have a set schedule with boundaries.
• When you constantly say “I’m so busy” people hear that and that’s what you become known for. And that’s how you miss opportunity.

Continue the inspiration:

• www.kelseycherry.com
• @kelseycherry

After graduating college from the University of Florida, Olivia moved to New York City to begin her career at Bustle where she primarily writes about fashion and beauty, alongside creating shareable Pinterest content. With a viral article under her belt, this inspiring woman spends her time creating content that educates, inspires, and entertains women around the world.

In this episode, Olivia will share the hustle it took her to land a job right out of college at one of the largest online women's magazines, how to find your voice as a writer, and why it's important to stay grounded.

Show Highlights:

• Say yes to the things that intimidate you and figure the rest out along the way. @oliviamuenter
• No matter how bad it is, just put one foot in front of the other to get yourself started.
• Focus on yourself. The more you focus on other’s, the less successful you’ll be at being yourself. @oliviamuenter
• Never doubt yourself. If you have an idea and you think it’s good, it more than likely is. So go for it. @oliviamuenter
• Find the sweet spot of writing that appeals to a large group of people, but that's entirely your own voice.
• Who you surround with plays a big role in how you feel about yourself. @oliviamuenter
• If you’re around people who bring you down, your self talk will reflect that.
• We live in a world where we can create the life and career we want. Why not do it?
• There is so much freedom in being able to work from anywhere with just a single laptop. @oliviamuenter
• Don’t let small minuscule things take up space in your creative life. Use that energy for yourself.

To follow Olivia's journey at Bustle in New York City, follow her on Instagram.

In this episode we break down how to set boundaries for true work-life balance, the misconceptions of blogging, the truth about hustle, how to make money blogging, tips on how to grow your Instagram following, and strategies for collaborating with the brands.

Show Highlights:

• You have to set boundaries with your work. Take time to live in the moment with the people you love.
• Don’t miss moments and memories with your family and friends because you were buried in work.
• Know what comes first. Get your priorities straight in the beginning and you’ll go far.
• Being creative and relevant takes work.
• Give your dreams a real chance. And if it doesn’t work out, move onto something else that fits more naturally and flows freely.
• Create a vision so clear, it makes the hard work worth it because you know what you’re working towards.
• You don’t always know the reason behind a “no”. Don’t take it personal and move onto the next.
• Always keep moving forward. And if you can’t get over the negativity or failure - take a step back from your goal to remember why you started
• Be okay with losing those hours of sleep due to late night hustle. You’ll get them back later on down the road.

Click here to follow Brooke's blog - Click here to follow Brooke on Instagram

In this episode, you will learn how to narrow down your personal brand, how media appearances help you build awareness, and the importance of never settling.

Show Highlights:

• During the day, do what pays your bills now. At night, do what pays your future bills. @cbriche
• Life isn’t just about a paycheck. Let’s stop holding our paychecks so high above everything else.
• Be stable enough to support yourself before you quit your day dream.
• We always hear about the success stories. It’s time to create our own and give light to the struggle of the side hustle. @cbriche
• The decision to step out and take the leap will always be yours, and yours alone. @cbriche
• A picture on social media can be manipulated into whatever that person wants it to be.
• Take one step every day that will get you closer to where you want to be. @cbriche
• If you use social media in the right way, it can be your best asset.
• Reach out to people. Ask for opportunities. If you don’t, you can’t expect them to come to you.
• There is so much power in looking back to see how far you’ve come. @cbriche

If you want to continue the inspiration, follow Chelsea's blog, The Millennial Miss.

Instagram: @cbriche

Twitter: @cbriche

Facebook: The Millennial Miss

In this episode, you will learn how to embrace and learn from failure, what it means to hustle your way to the top, and an inside look to a 22 year old entrepreneurs life.

Episode Highlights:

• We create expectations based on the stories we tell ourselves.
• Half The Story is for anyone who wants to share the other half of the story that social media doesn't show.
• Instagram is the cover of the book and Snapchat is the full story.
• My ability to take risks is due to my ability to embrace failure. - @livinlikelarz
• My biggest risk was the just being myself - it’s a risk that people are afraid to take every day. - @livinlikelarz
• Embrace yourself. It’s the biggest risk you can take and the most rewarding.
• Any dream can come true if you fight for it.
• Money comes and goes. Jobs come and go. Business relationships come and go. But your friends are there for life.
• You can’t hide behind your computer all day. That’s not where the magic happens. It happens from building real relationships.
• No one is going to believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself.
• It’s not about letting opportunity find you. It’s about creating it for yourself.

To be inspired on a daily basis, follow Larz on Instagram: @livinlikelarz + @halfthestory