Entrepreneur Junkie Movement With Jamie Atkinson (2019-2020)

EJM 116: Doing Things the Opposite Way 👍 With Lauren Golden

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Lauren Golden. Lauren is the founder of the Free Mama Movement, enabling moms to be successful while still having free time for the things that are important for them. In this episode, she discusses how she found her calling, finding her way of doing things, and knowing that getting one million dollars is not the main goal. By the end of this episode, you will explore ways to evolve, find different roads that may be less travelled, and treat success differently – a sign of growth rather than wealth. Enjoy!   Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama] Subscribe to Lauren on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgiDyOm-SnuJIzIEXoRZpw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgiDyOm-SnuJIzIEXoRZpw] Catch Lauren on her website -- https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/ [https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/] Get Lauren’s book The Free Mama: How to Work From Home, Control Your Schedule, and Make More Money --https://www.amazon.com/Free-Mama-Control-Schedule-Money-ebook/dp/B07L7GFVSV [https://www.amazon.com/Free-Mama-Control-Schedule-Money-ebook/dp/B07L7GFVSV]   “One of the things I love about my business and my life is that I have structured it the exact opposite way.” – Lauren Golden   Want to learn how to start your own podcast? I created a free training to get you started Inside My Facebook Group! --> www.joinpodcasting101.com [http://www.joinpodcasting101.com/]     Want to figure out the secret to a perfect podcast launch? Download my FREE Podcast Profit Playbook --> www.podcastprofitplaybook.com [http://www.podcastprofitplaybook.com/]   Shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll give you a shoutout --> www.Instagram.com/jamieatkinson [http://www.instagram.com/jamieatkinson]   P.S Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the show!     Episode Summary:   In this episode, we will know: * Why Lauren did things differently * How she evolved in front of the camera * Her different mindset when getting the 2 Comma Club award * Lauren’s process for getting over stagnation * That our perception of people’s opinion of us shouldn’t stop us   Timestamps:   01:05 – Lauren’s story and the Free Mama Movement 04:15 – The history of the Free Mama Movement 08:30 – What Lauren loves about her business 12:20 – Never saying never and allowing yourself to evolve 15:35 – Not putting the focus on one million dollars 18:55 – How Lauren got over stagnation and getting off track 22:55 – Getting back to what you really want and doing it your way 26:23 – Changing things up and hitting the road 28:50 – Reinventing yourself and not caring about what people think 32:15 – What Lauren’s husband does every morning Mentioned in this episode: — It blows my mind that we’re launching another podcast… and this time… I want to feature YOU as a guest. If you’re a 6-figure entrepreneur who has your own podcast… I want to interview you on our brand new podcast 6-figure podcast rebels. Just go to: https://www.top100interview.com ...and you can apply to get featured.

EJM 115: Thinking With Your Head and Living Simply 😎 With Kevin Steven

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Kevin Steven. Kevin is a war veteran, a coach, an author, a digital marketer, and a software developer. Throughout his career, he has closed nearly $2 billion in sales revenue. In this episode, he talks about the different lessons that he learned in managing multiple projects, closing businesses, and dealing with depression. By the end, you will be motivated to improve your skillset to compete in the market, make rational decisions instead of emotional ones, and learn to appreciate living a simple life. Enjoy!   Connect with Kevin on his website – https://www.kevinstevenquinn.com/ [https://www.kevinstevenquinn.com/] Connect with Kevin on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/VitalKevin [https://www.facebook.com/VitalKevin]   “I'm far happier now than I was when I had the multi-million dollar home with all the toys and all that crap.” – Kevin Steven   Want to learn how to start your own podcast? I created a free training to get you started Inside My Facebook Group! --> www.joinpodcasting101.com [http://www.joinpodcasting101.com/]   Want to figure out the secret to a perfect podcast launch? Download my FREE Podcast Profit Playbook --> www.podcastprofitplaybook.com [http://www.podcastprofitplaybook.com/]   Shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll give you a shoutout --> www.Instagram.com/jamieatkinson [http://www.instagram.com/jamieatkinson] P.S Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the show!     Episode Summary:   In this episode, we will know: * Kevin’s fluke with getting into the sales funnel space * Why Kevin let go of some of his clients’ projects * His perspective on living frugally and simply * How to find your passion   Timestamps:   01:41 – Kevin’s background story on how he got into the sales funnel space 03:55 – How Kevin found his way of wanting to help affect change 08:45 – Joining a Mastermind and being known as the Connector 13:30 – Facing anxiety depression in closing a company 16:06 – Making decisions with your head, not with your heart 18:08 – Being realistic with your goals 21:30 – Everything doesn’t last forever, so learn how to compete! 23:40 – Being simple and frugal; using wealth to do better things to change the world 28:20 – Finding your passion by talking to people and growing your network Mentioned in this episode: — It blows my mind that we’re launching another podcast… and this time… I want to feature YOU as a guest. If you’re a 6-figure entrepreneur who has your own podcast… I want to interview you on our brand new podcast 6-figure podcast rebels. Just go to: https://www.top100interview.com ...and you can apply to get featured.

EJM 114: Generating $120K in Revenue Through Viral Giveaways on Facebook 🤑 with Paul Ace

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Paul Ace. Paul is big in the conversational commerce industry, helping people turn prospects into raving fans. In this episode, he shares how he helped a client earn over $120,000 in revenue and the specifics of how viral giveaways generated this result. By the end, you will learn how viral giveaways and bot systems work, how it could benefit your business, and what you would expect implementing it. Enjoy!   Connect with Paul on LinkedIn -- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paulacemusic [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paulacemusic] Want to Interview Paul Ace? -- https://www.themessengerbotguy.com/interview-paul-ace [https://www.themessengerbotguy.com/interview-paul-ace] Check out Paul’s Viral Giveaway Bot System -- https://www.themessengerbotguy.com/two-step-order34148075 [https://www.themessengerbotguy.com/two-step-order34148075]   “…Don't get overwhelmed by all the tactical stuff at the end the day, just start with imperfect action…” – Paul Ace   Want to learn how to start your own podcast? I created a free training to get you started Inside My Facebook Group! --> www.joinpodcasting101.com [http://www.joinpodcasting101.com/]   Want to figure out the secret to a perfect podcast launch? Download my FREE Podcast Profit Playbook --> www.podcastprofitplaybook.com [http://www.podcastprofitplaybook.com/]     Shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll give you a shoutout --> www.Instagram.com/jamieatkinson [http://www.instagram.com/jamieatkinson] P.S Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the show!     Episode Summary:   In this episode, we will know: * How Paul used viral giveaway mechanics to boost sales * How Paul used the same strategy for his own business * How you could use the same method for your growth * And much more!   Timestamps:   01:00 - Short Background on what Paul does 01:52 - Paul breaks down how he earned $120K for a client on ads 05:30 - Retargetting the people who didn’t win by using another giveaway offer 06:47 - What the VIP offer (the giveaway) actually was like and was worth 08:00 - The components of the giveaway and how it was specifically made to be irresistible 11:00 - How much this cost at the time and how much it could be in a year 12:50 - How this would apply to your business even if you don’t have a large following 14:35 - The applicability of this method to different price points 16:00 - Tailoring your viral giveaway around your product and avoiding items that attract the wrong customers 17:40 - Just start with imperfect action, not getting overwhelmed by technical stuff Mentioned in this episode: — It blows my mind that we’re launching another podcast… and this time… I want to feature YOU as a guest. If you’re a 6-figure entrepreneur who has your own podcast… I want to interview you on our brand new podcast 6-figure podcast rebels. Just go to: https://www.top100interview.com ...and you can apply to get featured.

EJM 113: To Coaching and Consulting from Fitness Through Social Media 💪 With Lauren Tickner

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Lauren Tickner. Lauren is an online business mentor that helps entrepreneurs turn their knowledge into a profitable, life-changing online coaching/consulting offer. In this episode, Lauren discusses how she started from fitness and later on transitioned into (even merged it with) coaching and consulting. By the end, you will start putting in the work, focus more on what you can offer, and not overcomplicate things. Enjoy the podcast!   Follow Lauren on Instagram -- @laurentickner Follow Lauren on Twitter -- @larentickner Connect with Lauren Ticker on her Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/laurenticknerlife/ [https://www.facebook.com/laurenticknerlife/] Connect with Lauren Ticker on LinkedIn -- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurentickner [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurentickner] Connect with Lauren on her website -- https://impact-school.com/ [https://impact-school.com/] Subscribe to Lauren on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLaurenizer [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLaurenizer]   “If it fails, the only thing that's going to happen is you're going to end up where you're at right now.” – Lauren Tickner   Want to learn how to start your own podcast? I created a free training to get you started Inside My Facebook Group! --> www.joinpodcasting101.com [http://www.joinpodcasting101.com/]   Want to figure out the secret to a perfect podcast launch? Download my FREE Podcast Profit Playbook --> www.podcastprofitplaybook.com [http://www.podcastprofitplaybook.com/]     Shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll give you a shoutout --> www.Instagram.com/jamieatkinson [http://www.instagram.com/jamieatkinson] P.S Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the show!     Episode Summary:   In this episode, we will know: * How Lauren started her business in fitness * Why she transitioned to coaching and consulting * How to sell by conversational marketing * And much more!   Timestamps:   02:00 - A day-in-the-life look of Lauren Tickner 03:45 - Appreciating comfort in simplicity 05:00 - Things don’t have to be perfect every time! You only need to be two steps ahead of the people you’re helping 07:45 - Trying new things and learning a lesson no matter what happens 11:18 - How 16-year old Lauren faced ridicule from people at school and how she would have done better with a different mindset 14:50 - Lauren’s transition to coaching from fitness 17:40 - Finding her unique methodology and combining her skillset 23:15 - What the right way is when putting offers together (ultra-low ticket/ultra-high ticket) 28:00 - What entrepreneurs should be spending their time on 29:50 - Targeting the right audience on the right platforms 32:35 - How to start a conversation on social media aimed to sell 35:35 - Do not overcomplicate things! 36:33 - Lauren enjoying coaching her team, delegating things to them, and leading them 38:04 - Lessons learned in Lauren’s successful launch 39:55 - Biggest impact and changes to make moving forward 41:43 - The problem with low ticket clients Mentioned in this episode: — It blows my mind that we’re launching another podcast… and this time… I want to feature YOU as a guest. If you’re a 6-figure entrepreneur who has your own podcast… I want to interview you on our brand new podcast 6-figure podcast rebels. Just go to: https://www.top100interview.com ...and you can apply to get featured.

EJM 112: Creating Impact Through Transparency 🎭 with Rachel Pedersen

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Rachel Pedersen. Rachel is a social media strategist who’s an expert in all things social media, empowering businesses with strategies that support massive, needle-moving growth. In this episode, Rachel discusses how she figured out how to manage her growing business, understood that she needed to impact people, and created an outlet to express silliness.   By the end, you will learn how to apply consistency to your business, take responsibility for mistakes, and find a way to impact people. Enjoy!   Follow Rachel on Instagram -- @themrspedersen Follow Rachel on Twitter -- @TheMrsPedersen Connect with on her Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/the.mrs.pedersen/ [https://www.facebook.com/the.mrs.pedersen/] Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/themrspedersen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/themrspedersen] Catch Rachel on her website -- https://rachelpedersen.com/ [https://rachelpedersen.com/] Subscribe to Rachel on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4p2nJb-8j9IjVOhrlTUmWw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4p2nJb-8j9IjVOhrlTUmWw]   “They need real in the face of so much overly polished photo shoots…. They just need to see what truth looks like.” – Rachel Pedersen   Want to learn how to start your own podcast? I created a free training to get you started Inside My Facebook Group! --> www.joinpodcasting101.com [http://www.joinpodcasting101.com/]   Want To Get The Exact Funnel That Made Me $12,410 In 7 Days, By Attracting 200 New DREAM Customers Into My Facebook Group  → www.thepodcastjunkie.com/cls-funnel [http://www.thepodcastjunkie.com/cls-funnel]   Want to figure out the secret to a perfect podcast launch? Download my FREE Podcast Profit Playbook --> www.podcastprofitplaybook.com [http://www.podcastprofitplaybook.com/]   Shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll give you a shout out --> www.Instagram.com/jamieatkinson [http://www.instagram.com/jamieatkinson]   P.S Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the show!     Episode Summary:   In this episode, we will know: * Why Rachel started two businesses at the same time * The challenges she went through during her business’ massive growth * The importance of consistency * And much more!     Timestamps:   * [01:50] Her background story * [02:45] What made Rachel decide to tackle her business through two different angles * [07:20] The catalyst to Rachel’s mass following * [09:33] Having a shift in the marketing space towards transparency * [11:00] The low points during her shift of massive growth, and how she has been able to get over them * [17:15] From being the bottleneck for everything to taking responsibility for everything * [21:00] Learnings from growing with her husband in the business * [22:50] Battles fought when Rachel handed off control to her husband * [25:20] The four D’s: Do, Delegate, Defer, and Dump * [26:45] Figuring out what her roles would be as the business grew * [28:53] What Rachel’s days look like * [33:05] Learning what Gary Vee’s words for her meant and realizing that impacting people was the purpose of doing things * [38:00] Rachel’s love for creating * [40:00] The importance of having an outlet to express silliness * [42:41] Diversifying when your business is successful in the notion that organic reach is starting to be more difficult and challenging * [43:40] How having low-maintenance friendships has been key for Rachel * [45:30] Choosing the right coach or mastermind and what to do when you find one Mentioned in this episode: — It blows my mind that we’re launching another podcast… and this time… I want to feature YOU as a guest. If you’re a 6-figure entrepreneur who has your own podcast… I want to interview you on our brand new podcast 6-figure podcast rebels. Just go to: https://www.top100interview.com ...and you can apply to get featured.