He now not only does real estate, but has a successful seminar and mastermind business, where he teaches others to get to the seven-figure mark. 

His story is truly an inspiration, and he teaches how to find your own path, while not re-inventing the wheel, and how to stay motivated, even when things might not be going as you hoped.

To connect with Rock, visit: http://rockthomas.com/

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Maggie and Brittany of Scoop Industries specialize in helping service-based companies grow.  They were kind enough to come by and give some tips and tricks for getting your service-based business discovered, and how to put the systems in place to grow!

You can learn more about Scoop Industries at ScoopIndustries.com

If you're looking for help in starting or growing your business, also be sure to join our Facebook at: GetABizStarted.com

Learn more about Kasia at MergeForward.com

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I share why I did one, the ins and outs of putting one together, and some basics you should know as to how to make this work for your business. For more info on my event visit: http://www.entrepreneursummitdallas.com

And in true Afton form, she's giving us some amazing tips and resources to help make your business life even easier. You can find more about Afton at AftonNegrea.com

Also, be sure to join us over in our Facebook Group at www.GetaBizStarted.com

In this episode we talk about:

• How to be strategic with your book.
• How to get the thoughts from your head to a book format
• How to market your book 
• How and why to think long term

P.S. Have you bought my book yet? If not, grab it now! bit.ly/masterthestart

Morgan offers some of her best advice here: 12 Steps to Write a Book that Builds Your Business & Boosts Your Platform (even if you're "not a writer"): http://paperravenbooks.com/erin

Then marketers got a hold of it.

Now it can be a great tool for your business, but let it be known it might not be the right medium for all businesses.

Before you close down the potential for this app, make sure you listen to what Jed Record has to say about how you can utilize this tool for your business.

Check out JedRecord at: www.JedRecord.com

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The good news is that you're not crazy.  We all have that inner voice talking us out of greatness and doing amazing things.  There's just a difference between people who succeed and those who don't.  Those who succeed have learned to turn off the voice.

Coach Jennie, has named this inner voice 'Hilda', and she's been using her with her coaching clients for years.  She has now published a book that talks about the four types of Hilda-isms that we seem to tell ourselves the most.  

You can grab your copy here --> Copy of Hilda

However, Jess Bahr, of JessBahr.com, gives me so many reasons why you shouldn't be ignoring this social platform. It's almost as if Pinterest is the best of Facebook and Google all in one.

Jess breaks down how to utilize this amazing platform for your business, and tells us how to get the best results for not just getting a pin up, but making it last for months! You're leaving money on the table if you're not using Pinterest in your business yet, and Jess gives us a ton of reasons why.

Also, be sure to join us in our amazing community over at GetABizStarted.com

As a business owner, you should always be looking for your best return on investment, and if you set your business up the right way, a VA will help you do just that....make you money.

Shalon talks about how to set this up the right way, and how to not feel so overwhelmed, how to hire the right way, and how to set up your business for more profits by hiring.

Using a little bit of web design experience from college he launched BiggerPockets.com.  Over the years, the site slowly grew until it became a full-time income for Joshua.  He shares how he got it rolling, some of the struggles he has faced, and what has made this such a successful site over 10 years later.

But then something goes wrong.....

Now what? You're not officially in a business partnership because this course or event was created on a handshake.

Who is responsible?
Who gets the list of attendees?
Who is liable?
All of a sudden all of these questions come up, and you're left trying to figure them out far too late in the game.

Yes, even affiliate marketing is an incredible way to build your business. However, you should set yourself up so you're protected and planning. So just in case if something goes wrong, you're covered.

Tamsen and I had been asked to cover this topic, and I was excited to because I think it's really an important one.

We talk about:

What to think about before you jump into something that feels like a 'no-brainer'.
How to protect yourself if you're being featured in someone's course.
The questions to ask for your next joint course or event.
And how to set-up your affiliate marketing to protect yourself and do what's right for your brand.

After she was rejected from every medical school in the country, perseverance kicked in.  It took her that long to figure out what her dream was, and she wasn't going to be shut out of it.  She was accepted just a few weeks before school started.

Times had changed, as she found herself pregnant and no husband.  However, she decided to follow through and go to school.

She went from emergency room doctor to running her own extremely successful med spa, and now is an author and speaker.

In this podcast I share what worked, and what didn't work.  And why it took me so long to get it completed!

You can buy your version at: bit.ly/masterthestart2

She gives some great tips on where to begin when you're ready to up your game and start getting paid.  So much valuable info in this one!

Gary Leland has taken Facebook Groups to an entirely new level, and is using it as a way to build and connect the entire Fast Pitch Softball Community in the U.S.  He gives us some tips and tricks for how he manages it all, and how he is using them to build his business.

Yes, it's not a lot of fun to think about.  However, by putting precautions in place now, you could save yourself a lot of headaches down the line.

Tamsen Horton of LaunchingLegal.com gives some great advice on what you need to think about, and how to protect yourself.

There are many ways you can utilize the likes of Periscope and Meerkat to build your business, and I thought I would bring the Live Streaming Expert, Brian Fanzo to help break it all down.  

We cover which one you should spend your time on, how often you should stream, and how to use this new incredible tool to transform your business.

You can find Brian at isocialfanz.com

You can find more about Sabina at Sabinaknows.com

Holly gave some incredible tips on how to dominate video in your business.  Get the full list here:  bit.ly/videoisthekey

The story behind her business is pretty incredible too, as Cynthia suffered some pretty big pain in her childhood.  Going back to the main core that girls just want to feel beautiful, she formed Twirly Girl (TwirlyGirlShop.com) as a way to create dressed that make every girl beautiful (and now women too)!

I'm sharing some tips and tricks of how you can use it for your business, how to get over the fear of video, and how to get the most from this incredible tool.

Daniele became depressed and let food take over as she grew to over 200 pounds.  

Finally, at age 19 she decided to take back her life through diet and exercise.  She now teaches other how to reclaim their life through coaching, online programs, and an upcoming book.  

You can find more about her book at: www.diabetesbook.com

You can find more about Jennie over at CoachJennie.com

Whether you have a local or online business, this podcast is full of incredible tips to utilize your current networks, and build your new networks in order to grow your business. 

Kisha Allen over http://kishalallen.com gave some incredible info on how to stand out and grow your networks.

After landing what she thought was her dream job, but only being paid $400 a month doing it, Rose started venturing into other outlets.  

She slowly found her calling working on Photography designs, and soon started helping photographers with their branding.  Just recently, she's been able to bring her husband on board, and together they've tripled their business in just a few short months.  Rose's story is about persaverance, knowing your passion, and discovering what you truly love doing by taking a chance and starting.

Her story started when her son was diagnosed with high functioning autism, but she refused to live with labels.  So she started with food, and found she was able to heal him through diet.

She now not only helps other families eat better, she also teaches other chefs how to build their businesses.

Her story is pretty incredible, and she tells us how she's built a thriving business from scratch!  

Sherry Prindle goes in-depth on how you can take your experiences to dig deep into your customer's minds.  Then from there, how to set your marketing where you're hitting home their pains and setting yourself apart from the rest. 

This is truly a can't miss.  You download the worksheet over at 

http://www.thestartersclub.com/104

No, this isn't about traveling the world getting on stages and speaking in front of thousands of people.  

This is really about first tapping into your local market to work on a 20 minute, informative speech, and starting to build your business in ways you might not have thought of before.

Jeff Klein of The Speaker Co-op stopped by to talk about the first steps of coming up with your speech, how to be prepared, and who to call to get in front of your next audience.

A year after that leave Meredith made the decision that she was going to follow her passion.  A year later, she decided she was going start her own travel business, and specifically travel to Africa.

Meredith was able to sell that business, and has now started two other businesses all related to the travel industry.  She teaches people how to build a business around being a travel expert!

You can read more about the interview over at http://www.thestartersclub.com/101

I'm getting open and honest about what I've learned as I approach a year in my business.  

I go in depth about my 3 lessons learned, and what you need to do in order to get your business finally started, or make it grow to that level you always dreamed of!

Adria DeCorte of AdriaDeCorte.com gave some great tips as to why it's so important to make sure you're eating your best, and how as a busy entrepreneur, you can make sure you don't slip.

Building a business is fun, but no matter what you're doing, you have to still remember those things that are most important to you, your relationships.  

Susie Miller came by to talk about how we can keep our relationships going, even while in start-up mode, and the little things you can do so you don't make the same mistake I made in my first business and marriage!

However, with all the options of what you can get from $5 to thousands, it's hard to know where you should be spending your hard earned dollars.  

In this podcast we break down the questions you should ask, what you should expect, and the difference in what you get in something like Fiverr than going to a designer.

Val Geisler of Aspire & Grow came by to talk about some great free tools to make your life just a little easier when it comes to being an entrepeneur.  She also gives some great tips on how to get the most use out of them!

Anthony talks about what drives him every day, his passion, and how he's built the successful business that he has.

Tim Paige of Leadpages came by to break down what makes a great offer, the things you should and shouldn't do, and how to bring in more customers with less effort.

There are tons of great tips in this one!

You can find more about Leadpages here --> Leadpages Info

Carmen Perez of Effortless Living Online started as a travel agent who booked girlfriend getaway trips.  As she saw how difficult it was for people to get a way, her business evolved into so much more.

She shares her journey and the things she has done to have a thriving business. 

Amy Wright came by to talk about all of these questions, and gave some great points on when to start thinking about it, and how to approach it for the most success.

It was during this break when a conversation with a great friend sparked a business idea.  In no time they found themselves on the Dragon's Den (Canada's version of Shark Tank), and landed Kevin O'Leary as a partner.

Since there, their business Dig-It has seen tremendous growth, and now Claudia travels the world speaking, and teaching others how to launch their products.  

She tells her story, and how she has found so much success!

Jenn Scalia, talks about how to find out if it's confidence you're lacking, and what to do about it to make your business soar!

It was when just a little well known, Zig Ziglar, who happened to be a friend and former client, gave him some incredible adivce.  He first told him about the speaking and coaching industry, and told him Tim would be great at it.  However, he also told him that Tim being true to himself was what was going to propel his career.  

Tim took that advice and hasn't looked back since, making a career out of his love of motorcycles and rock and roll!  

Mason Pelt, a digital strategist with Mason Pelt.com gave some incredible insights on how you can use this tool to start learning more about your customers, and in turn, building your business.  Loved the different spin he brought to a topic that everyone seems to be talking about.  

Lindsey Anderson had so much to share in this podcast, and it was awesome to learn how she turned her business around, lessons she learned to bring in more clients, and how she's now helping entrepreneurs make their businesses better.

We talked consistency, formatting, trip wires, and nurture campaigns.

Joanie Connell has that exact story, where she just started moving on a journey in her career, solely by moving forward with things that interested her.  It all lead to starting her own job to follow a passion and allow her more flexibility with her child.  Years later, she now is a published author with a thriving business.  

However, after promising her husband that she wouldn't go into debt to start her business, Shannon Cherry has kept that promise over 10 years later.  Now she teaches others how to do the same thing.  

In this podcast, Shannon gives some great advice on how you can remain debt free, tips and tricks for getting creative in growing your business, and how she's managed to stay out of debt all these years.

Attorney Karen Taggart stopped by to give some great must have tips when it comes to launching your online coaching business.  Please make sure you're protecting before you find out the hard way that you're not!

Andy knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, but after doing some consulting, he found himself in the same place where he was in Corporate America, tired, uninspired and taking jobs just to make money.  It was when his mother passed, where he decided to take her zest for life and start a company that inspired people to live the same way.  

I loved Andy's honesty abut his business, and how he made some mistakes but instead of giving up, he learned from them and has made his company a success!

Jeff Brown, of the Read To Lead Podcast gives us some great insight on how to really pull in your audience, land big names, and run a compelling interview.

This is truly an inspirational story of digging out of $250,000 of debt to $1,000,000 in sales!

Lara Loest writes show notes for some of the most popular podcasts.  She stopped by to give us the low down of what makes great notes.  We also get into great copy writing, headlines, and how much you should actually put in the notes versus encourage the listener to download.

Her story is an incredible one, even after hit after hit, she made it work as a single mom, and her she is now an author of 5 books, with a thriving business.  I loved her story of determination and getting back up to make it all work. 

Jodi Aman of JodiAman.com came by to break down how to see the signs, what to do when you see them, and how you can start getting over yourself to make 2015 your best year yet!  Learn how the successful deal with it, and what you need to do to not let it get the best of you.

Lyndsay Phillips who now also has people working for her, tells her story of how she got started, why she's been so successful, and how she juggles her business with being a work-at-home mom.

Joe Youngblood of WinnerWinnerChickenDinner.co gave the ins and outs of how you can get your site to rank, how to find out what your competitors are doing, and how to continually make sure you're staying above them.

Steve saw a big opportunity to help teachers actually hang on to the money they were investing.  When he was 23, he left his job to start something where he would provide the resources for teachers to keep more money in their pockets.  

He talks how this moved him into his first business that failed miserably, and why he stepped up to do it all again, but this time much more successfully.

However, it can be daunting trying to figure out what you're going to cover, the platform to use, and everything else that's required to make one a success.

Sandy Sidhu answers all of these questions plus more! 

In just a few short years, having a family atmosphere as their #1 goal, they're about to open their third location in Las Vegas.  

Jason talks how they started, lessons learned, and how they plan on scale the business.

Chandra Achberger of Photogher joined us to break down how you, no matter what background or equipment you have, can learn to take better photos.  And you can use those on your site.

Holly Gillen stopped by to help us first understand why you really need to get over this, and how to start implementing video into your business.  She also gets into some great tips and tricks on how to do it!

Hopefully, you can take away a few of these and apply them to your business.

Jason Miller of Peaceful Media stops by to tell us the in's and out's of the Telesummit. He breaks down how they work, why you should do them, and tips and tricks for getting the big names to participate.

After building her coaching business quickly, and helping others do the same, she discovered a passion in business coaching.  

Now Laurel continues to help others build their dreams through their businesses, and she has also dabbled in the Kickstarter world with a skin care product.  We talk the entrepreneur journey, what's been crucial to her continued success, and lessons learned as an entrepreneur.

Be sure to join us over at http://www.thestartersclub.com

Business Attorney Karen Taggart came by to give us the Top 5 items you should have on your website.

Shelia Butler was pushed out of a partnership after helping to build it to a multi-million dollar business.  It was completely out of the blue, as they went from doing really well, and then wanting her out.  Shelia took the higher road and sold her part of the business.

Just a few years later, she has now created an entirely new company helping others streamline their businesses to become more profitable.  She gives some great tips about overcoming hardship, and making your business better.

In this podcast we talk about four other strategies and mediums you can use to drive people to your website.  We also talk what you can expect to pay, and what you can expect for results. 

After some hard work, and a little hustle, her business has taken off, and Jessica has definitely discovered the sweet spot in her business.

Jules Taggart stops by to talk how to come up with fresh content time and time again, and how to make yours stand out above the rest.

She's learning to balance mommyhood, an office and staff, and an online persona.  

Keith Griffis of ifsimply.com stopped by to give us some great tips and tricks of how you can make your membership site ones that has your customers raving!

Instead of following the typical retail rules of launching a brand, Kristi has done things her own way, and has done them very successfully.  Her brand is growing, and as she gets ready to embark on the next chapter of her business, she stopped by to tell us all about it.

Andrea Travillian of Take a Smart Step visits again to give great advice around setting your business up right from the start.

She dabbled in a few online businesses, but really found her way when she started helping Moms find their grooves in starting their own businesses.  Megan now makes a living through coaching and courses, teaching other moms how to start a business, yet still be present with their children.

Twitter expert, Laura Husson, stops by to explain how to jump into Twitter, find out how to use it successfully, and find your ideal clients with it.

We talk a lot about valuing yourself, understanding the right time to start a business, and 'finding the time for it all'.  

Learn the ins and outs of franchising and what really makes the great ones, along with what you should avoid at all costs.

IT in The D is now over 5,000 members, has a podcast with almost 2 million downloads, and they have helped over 1,000 people find jobs.  Not bad for just wanting to network.  Their company continues to evolve in more of a pull versus push fashion, and they're doing great things for the IT industry in Detroit.  

Dacia Coffee of The Marketing Blender gave a great breakdown of branding and how you can apply it no matter how big or small your business is.

Carol gives amazing insight on networking, real estate investing, overcoming obstacles, and the juggle of mom and entrepreneur.

Cynthia Sanchez of Oh So Pintersting.com stops by to give us the breakdown of using this tool to grow your business.  

She also talks her business model, and what you should do to make sure you're setting up the right business and how to get on the correct business track.

Jayne Rios, an Internet Marketing expert, came by to tell us why they're important, how you can use them for your business, and how you research them.

We also talked a lot about entrepreneurship, setting yourself apart from the others, and finding that whole mommy/entrepreneur balance.

However, Facebook Ads can be a bit on the pricey side, and you're playing a constant game with tweaking, learning, and tweaking again.

Nathan Latka of Heyo.com came on to talk about a new approach to Facebook, but by using contests instead of ads.  He also talks about the art behind Heyo, and how it helps take out a lot of the guess work when it comes to actually gaining more followers, instead of just hoping.

She shares with us how her creativity and curiosity got her started, and how it lead her down a path where she teaches other mom's to find the balance that she has created.

Before you run out an hire a VA, this is a must listen episode because Christian introduces us to several tools that can set some of our most tedious tasks.

After having success as jewelry designer, she also decided to launch Flourish & Thrive with a partner to teach others how to create a career around passion.

Farideh Ceaser stopped by to talk about product creating, launch planning, and how to get the right strategy for your product, which will hopefully mean more money for you!

This story is like The Pursuit of Happiness meets Man on a Mission meets Dog Rescuer!

Elsie who has been podcasting for a long time, and gave us some great examples of what you can do with this amazing medium.

You can learn more about me at http://www.thestartersclub.com

In a quick decision, she did the later, and five years later, hasn't looked back.  Her business Core 24 is thriving, and ready to expand throughout Texas, and eventually the nation.  Sunny stopped by to share some her story and some of her secrets of success.

With no funds to start this project, Colleen turned to Kickstarter and began putting together her campaign.  She didn't just hit her number, she doubled it, and stopped by to give us the tips that made her campaign so successful.

However, it's grown to so much more than just selling equipment.  Gary has made sure his name is attached to all things softball.  The way he built this business completely amazed me, and I wanted to bring him on to share his story.  

Gary is also a pioneer in the podcasting world.  If he gets an idea for a business, he runs with it, no questions asked.  I can't say many people can honestly say they do that every time.

After taking several different jewelry companies from start-up to success she branched out on her own.  She was then approached by Tracey to launch Flourish and Thrive Academy, and they've been going strong ever since.

Michelle knew this was not how she wanted to spend her life and just became really burnt out. At the age of 30 she just couldn’t do it anymore and took a sabbatical to Europe really seeking what she wanted in life. She came back to the states and quit her job. She began working at a dot com and really enjoyed the entrepreneur environment and then moved to Microsoft. With her first coach and the idea of figuring out her purpose and how she wanted to make a difference in the world her 180 began.

That's exactly what Shannon Kaiser of Play With The World did after she found herself clinically depressed, addicted to drugs, and suffering from eating disorders as she worked her corporate life, trying to do what every one thought she should.  After waking up one day, listening to her inner voice to tell her to ·follow her heart·,  realizing life really should be more, she quit her ·day job· and has created a life for herself traveling the world, writing and running a business.  Um, sign me up, please

After several corporate jobs, and trying to figure out a way she could be a stay at home mom, while still making a living, Ashley Donovan found her true calling when she launched her business Ashley-Donovan.com and became a Confidence Coach.  Now, just on year later, she is making a living through coaching others and online courses.  I loved hearing her story because I think it’s absolutely incredible to learn about all of the different ways we can make money, while still following our true calling.