 Follow whatever it is that you're passionate about and live your truth in that There are not people who are sitting by who have been successful who want to spend every minute of their life telling you the steps to take because the truth is, nobody ever told us either. If you want to be an entrepreneur, you cannot expect handholding every step of the way. If you as the entrepreneur do not have self confidence, you're building a house on nothing. Learning the strategies of what to put in place is not what’s going to give you long term success. There is no such thing as perfect. We have to do the things that we are most interested in. you can’t have a business because you think it will earn money.

<ul> <li>Follow whatever it is that you're passionate about and live your truth in that</li> <li>There are not people who are sitting by who have been successful who want to spend every minute of their life telling you the steps to take because the truth is, nobody ever told us either.</li> <li>If you want to be an entrepreneur, you cannot expect handholding every step of the way.</li> <li>If you as the entrepreneur do not have self confidence, you're building a house on nothing.</li> <li>Learning the strategies of what to put in place is not what’s going to give you long term success.</li> <li>There is no such thing as perfect.</li> <li>We have to do the things that we are most interested in. you can’t have a business because you think it will earn money.</li></ul>

#54: What I Can & Can't Teach You About Building a Successful Business 

 Introducing our guest, the Merrymaker Sisters [1:18] Making the decision to work solely on the business [7:12] Streams of income as a blogger [13:02] Selling a product before making it [17:20] Future plans for the Merrymaker Sisters [23:46]

<ul> <li>Introducing our guest, the Merrymaker Sisters [1:18]</li> <li>Making the decision to work solely on the business [7:12]</li> <li>Streams of income as a blogger [13:02]</li> <li>Selling a product before making it [17:20]</li> <li>Future plans for the Merrymaker Sisters [23:46]</li></ul>

#53: Building a Business from Scratch with the Merrymaker Sisters

 Garnish is important: It’s what takes a photo from being “ok” to looking that much more exciting, or a bit more thoughtful. Choose a plate or a vessel that isn’t too big: Make sure that whatever you have is really full, because that’s what makes it look interesting and exciting. Use natural light: If you’re wondering how to get the absolute best photos of your food, do not shoot them in the dark.

<ul> <li>Garnish is important: It’s what takes a photo from being “ok” to looking that much more exciting, or a bit more thoughtful.</li> <li>Choose a plate or a vessel that isn’t too big: Make sure that whatever you have is really full, because that’s what makes it look interesting and exciting.</li> <li>Use natural light: If you’re wondering how to get the absolute best photos of your food, do not shoot them in the dark.</li></ul>

#52: Five Tips for Better Food Photos on Instagram 

 Ask for permission before you ask for forgiveness. When in doubt, don’t. If you saw it, and you tweaked it and put it on your site, it’s not yours. Look outside of your direct community for inspiration, not inside of it. It’s fair to be inspired; you can’t help be see something and like it and be inspired. Make sure you are not stealing; that you’re being inspired. Don’t go pissing people off in your community; whatever your community is.

<ul> <li>Ask for permission before you ask for forgiveness.</li> <li>When in doubt, don’t.</li> <li>If you saw it, and you tweaked it and put it on your site, it’s not yours.</li> <li>Look outside of your direct community for inspiration, not inside of it.</li> <li>It’s fair to be inspired; you can’t help be see something and like it and be inspired. Make sure you are not stealing; that you’re being inspired.</li> <li>Don’t go pissing people off in your community; whatever your community is.</li></ul>

#51: Blogging Etiquette Part 1 

 The more you complain about something, the more you put your time and energy and focus into it, the more that thing, if it’s positive or negative, will grow. There’s no reason why anyone should not have $25 to buy something that they think they really need or could really help them. Instead of coming to social media to talk about the fact that you can’t afford whatever it is; get to work! Get to work on your business. Why are you talking about it? Stop talking! Do something! If you can’t afford $25 to spend on a book, and you have time to complain about it on social media, you're wasting your time.

<ul> <li>The more you complain about something, the more you put your time and energy and focus into it, the more that thing, if it’s positive or negative, will grow.</li> <li>There’s no reason why anyone should not have $25 to buy something that they think they really need or could really help them.</li> <li>Instead of coming to social media to talk about the fact that you can’t afford whatever it is; get to work! Get to work on your business. Why are you talking about it? Stop talking! Do something!</li> <li>If you can’t afford $25 to spend on a book, and you have time to complain about it on social media, you're wasting your time.</li></ul>

#50: Rant: If you don't have $25...then stop talking and get to work! 

 One of the keys to productivity is getting to know yourself. Getting to know yourself will make your life so much easier, and you’ll be able to accomplish the things you’re trying to accomplish in your business.

<ul> <li>One of the keys to productivity is getting to know yourself.</li> <li>Getting to know yourself will make your life so much easier, and you’ll be able to accomplish the things you’re trying to accomplish in your business.</li></ul>

#49: How to be more productive 

 You learn so much more exponentially when you're taking a quick and dirty approach to something, because it forces you to figure things out. The value of the product that you’re selling really needs to speak almost for itself.

<ul> <li>You learn so much more exponentially when you're taking a quick and dirty approach to something, because it forces you to figure things out.</li> <li>The value of the product that you’re selling really needs to speak almost for itself.</li></ul>

#48: Quick & Dirty or Slow & Calculated

 Respect the process and the journey. Respect the individual and their experience. Making a critical judgment and constantly finding ways to pick thinks apart shows very little respect for the person, both the process and the journey, but also the experience that a person has.

<ul> <li>Respect the process and the journey.</li> <li>Respect the individual and their experience.</li> <li>Making a critical judgment and constantly finding ways to pick thinks apart shows very little respect for the person, both the process and the journey, but also the experience that a person has.</li></ul>

#47: Stop Criticizing & Start Creating

Topics:  1. If you’re inspired by something when you saw it, don’t look at it when you create whatever it is that you’re going to create.2. I would take your own lens, filter, experience; your own angle on things, and use that to filter what it is that you’re teaching.

Topics: 1. If you’re inspired by something when you saw it, don’t look at it when you create whatever it is that you’re going to create.2. I would take your own lens, filter, experience; your own angle on things, and use that to filter what it is that you’re teaching.

#46: Design tools for non-designers & nutrition business systems

Topic1. You’re not that special. if you’re going through a struggle, someone else has too.2. If one person reads what you wrote, and their life is better for it, isn’t that enough? 3. If you’re in it because it’s a business, then your 'why' is kind of off.

Topic1. You’re not that special. if you’re going through a struggle, someone else has too.2. If one person reads what you wrote, and their life is better for it, isn’t that enough? 3. If you’re in it because it’s a business, then your 'why' is kind of off.

#45: Is self-doubt holding you back?

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In this episode, I get into details on some tips I have for focusing (in terms of the big-picture/what to do first/getting yourself started, not day-to-day tasks). 1. Take money out of the equation. 2. Get your home-based business out of the house. 3. Just work for one hour (at a time). 4. The 80/20 rule. 5. Have Happy Projects.  

In this episode, I get into details on some tips I have for focusing (in terms of the big-picture/what to do first/getting yourself started, not day-to-day tasks). 1. Take money out of the equation. 2. Get your home-based business out of the house. 3. Just work for one hour (at a time). 4. The 80/20 rule. 5. Have Happy Projects.

#4: 5 Tips for Focusing 

Judgement, criticism, and expectations. Struggling with the "who am I to....?" issues. Getting past the fear, and a fantastic quote from Marianne Williamson that I want you to listen to over and over again.

Judgement, criticism, and expectations. Struggling with the "who am I to....?" issues. Getting past the fear, and a fantastic quote from Marianne Williamson that I want you to listen to over and over again.

#3: Fear, Part 2 - Where is Your Fear Rooted? 

1. What's burning? 2. If you don't have a list of ideas, where do I even start? What are the top 10 questions you get? What problems are you solving for your customers? 3. Focus on giving more than asking. When 40 hours a week in your new business isn't cutting it. Hat tip to #askgaryvee Gary Vaynerchuck "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook." 4. Doubt means don't. 

1. What's burning? 2. If you don't have a list of ideas, where do I even start? What are the top 10 questions you get? What problems are you solving for your customers? 3. Focus on giving more than asking. When 40 hours a week in your new business isn't cutting it. Hat tip to #askgaryvee Gary Vaynerchuck "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook." 4. Doubt means don't.

#5: What to Do First - What's Burning? 

I recently sat down with my good friend Jessica Mishra who happens to be a smarty-pants CPA. Jessica is also a holistic health coach and a registered yoga teacher, so she's no stranger to running a small business as well as the nuts and bolts of keeping order with all things financial in business. Listen in and then submit any additional questions you have for Jessica via the Build a Badass Business Facebook group. We'll dive a bit deeper and answer your questions in a future, follow-up episode with Jessica. Enjoy!

I recently sat down with my good friend Jessica Mishra who happens to be a smarty-pants CPA. Jessica is also a holistic health coach and a registered yoga teacher, so she's no stranger to running a small business as well as the nuts and bolts of keeping order with all things financial in business. Listen in and then submit any additional questions you have for Jessica via the Build a Badass Business Facebook group. We'll dive a bit deeper and answer your questions in a future, follow-up episode with Jessica. Enjoy!

#8: Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics 

Sylvie McCracken

Topics:  1. How long did it take to become “real” [2:50]2. Shifting from blogging to a business [9:13]3. Passive income with eBooks [12:39]4. Advice for those who don’t know where to get started [19.34]5. What to use for free content and what to sell [25:52]6. Using social media in your business [30:35]7. Sylvie’s video eCourse details [35:01]

Topics:  1. How long did it take to become “real” [2:50]2. Shifting from blogging to a business [9:13]3. Passive income with eBooks [12:39]4. Advice for those who don’t know where to get started [19.34]5. What to use for free content and what to sell [25:52]6. Using social media in your business [30:35]7. Sylvie’s video eCourse details [35:01]

#40: Interview: Passive Income with Sylvie McCracken

Topics:1. If you take your edge, your experience, or your perspective and put that spin on the topic, then you’re going to create something that’s unique.2. Focus on what you want to create and put out into the world with a positive vibe, not a negative one.

Topics:1. If you take your edge, your experience, or your perspective and put that spin on the topic, then you’re going to create something that’s unique.2. Focus on what you want to create and put out into the world with a positive vibe, not a negative one.

#43: How to create original content (and what NOT to do)!

Topics: 1. when you respond to questions on social media, you create a small moment of enchantment. 2. what we’re doing with social media is actually replacing a live interaction. 3. If you’re going to use social media to try and build this loyal fan base ... you can’t simply drop content and never look back.

Topics: 1. when you respond to questions on social media, you create a small moment of enchantment. 2. what we’re doing with social media is actually replacing a live interaction. 3. If you’re going to use social media to try and build this loyal fan base ... you can’t simply drop content and never look back.

#33: How to build loyalty with social media 

Getting a business started, creating a blog, offering a service, or doing something that'll put you "out there" in front of people often brings up a sense of, "why me?" or "who am I to do this, it's already being done by ________." The truth is, there's almost nothing anyone can or will do that's completely new. The truth is, that what's new about what each of us will do is our own take on that thing, that work, that topic. Our unique experiences and perspective make us who we are, and, in turn, make the work we do unique, and worth sharing. So, why not you?  Get the full transcript, show notes, links, and more at www.dianesanfilippo.com Join the conversation on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/

Getting a business started, creating a blog, offering a service, or doing something that'll put you "out there" in front of people often brings up a sense of, "why me?" or "who am I to do this, it's already being done by ________." The truth is, there's almost nothing anyone can or will do that's completely new. The truth is, that what's new about what each of us will do is our own take on that thing, that work, that topic. Our unique experiences and perspective make us who we are, and, in turn, make the work we do unique, and worth sharing. So, why not you?  Get the full transcript, show notes, links, and more at <a href="http://www.dianesanfilippo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dianesanfilippo.com</a> Join the conversation on FaceBook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/</a>

#24: Why not you?

Topics: 1.To feel fulfilled as a solo-preneur, get something done each day that contributes to a bigger project or a bigger goal.2. If, "write an eBook" is on your to-do list, you’re never going to get it done. Books don't get written that way. Break work up into actionable chunks, then check them off day by day.3. Part of being an entrepreneur and working for myself is not setting an alarm.

Topics: <a href="http://1.To" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1.To</a> feel fulfilled as a solo-preneur, get something done each day that contributes to a bigger project or a bigger goal.2. If, "write an eBook" is on your to-do list, you’re never going to get it done. Books don't get written that way. Break work up into actionable chunks, then check them off day by day.3. Part of being an entrepreneur and working for myself is not setting an alarm.

#42: Time Management Tips

Topics1. It never makes your “thing” shine or look better to disparage the competition.2. How to handle comparison3. It’s your job to communicate your message so strongly that what you have to offer is the obvious choice4. Passive agressive comparison

Topics1. It never makes your “thing” shine or look better to disparage the competition.2. How to handle comparison3. It’s your job to communicate your message so strongly that what you have to offer is the obvious choice4. Passive agressive comparison

#31: The one thing to never do 

Dan Antonelli

Topics:1. Introducing Dan Antonelli [2:40]2. Hiring his first employee [10:34]3. The spirit of a good entrepreneur [22.24]4. How Diane started working for Dan [32:14]5. What Dan learned from Diane [44:37]

Topics:1. Introducing Dan Antonelli [2:40]2. Hiring his first employee [10:34]3. The spirit of a good entrepreneur [22.24]4. How Diane started working for Dan [32:14]5. What Dan learned from Diane [44:37]

#44: Interview with Dan Antonelli, insights from 20 years in business

In this episoside, I'm answering listener questions: Jeffrey asks- What different ways are there to reach a million people and generate passive income, and how would you go about it? I am not exceptionally educated in nutrition or fitness. I am certified as a personal trainer. I am not sure if acquiring a more thorough education is a must in order to make this work. Claudia asks- What are some of your best strategies to get customers? And do you have a specific marketing strategy--like posting to social media X amount of times a day, amount of times you      market your products, do you market in-person as much as online? Sorry, that's more than 1 question! It's been a slow start to sell my online programs as well as get a larger client base. Thanks! Sherry asks- I am wondering about the pros and cons of using your own name or creating a business name. I have a couple different websites that have their own names - one is entertainment that I do with my husband and the other is health related. I also do freelance copywriting, content, social media, and marketing consulting - I currently do that under my own name and I'm going back and forth on creating a business name for it.

In this episoside, I'm answering listener questions: Jeffrey asks- What different ways are there to reach a million people and generate passive income, and how would you go about it? I am not exceptionally educated in nutrition or fitness. I am certified as a personal trainer. I am not sure if acquiring a more thorough education is a must in order to make this work. Claudia asks- What are some of your best strategies to get customers? And do you have a specific marketing strategy--like posting to social media X amount of times a day, amount of times you      market your products, do you market in-person as much as online? Sorry, that's more than 1 question! It's been a slow start to sell my online programs as well as get a larger client base. Thanks! Sherry asks- I am wondering about the pros and cons of using your own name or creating a business name. I have a couple different websites that have their own names - one is entertainment that I do with my husband and the other is health related. I also do freelance copywriting, content, social media, and marketing consulting - I currently do that under my own name and I'm going back and forth on creating a business name for it.

#12: Q&A: Passive income, getting customers, and naming your business

Topics:  1. How to repurpose your content to use across multiple platforms2. How to record video on iMovie, strip out the audio and use it on a podcast3. Boil down bullet points and create a shareable to be used on Instagram or a long form post on Facebook4. Save and reuse content on Periscope (camera roll or katch.me)Listener Questions: 5. How to re-watch Periscope videos6. Does the ScreenFlow also work to record the podcast on Mac?7. What podcasting software do you use, or like for editing?Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation : Facebook, Build a Badass BusinessAnd come follow me on Periscope! I've been posting videos often, and would love for you to hop on and interact with me, LIVE! Download the free Periscope app, then find me by searching "Diane Sanfilippo." Replays available after at : Katch.Me

Topics:  1. How to repurpose your content to use across multiple platforms2. How to record video on iMovie, strip out the audio and use it on a podcast3. Boil down bullet points and create a shareable to be used on Instagram or a long form post on Facebook4. Save and reuse content on Periscope (camera roll or <a href="http://katch.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">katch.me</a>)Listener Questions: 5. How to re-watch Periscope videos6. Does the ScreenFlow also work to record the podcast on Mac?7. What podcasting software do you use, or like for editing?Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook, Build a Badass Business</a>And come follow me on Periscope! I've been posting videos often, and would love for you to hop on and interact with me, LIVE! Download the free Periscope app, then find me by searching "Diane Sanfilippo." Replays available after at : <a href="http://katch.me/balancedbites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katch.Me</a>

#30:Work just one time to create multiple forms of content [Periscope] 

Topics: 1. You have to keep pushing forward because nobody is in charge of that ship except you. 2. If you’re trying to grow your audience, then this is the time to really keep hustling. 3. As entrepreneurs, as driven people, there will never be an end to how far you want to push yourself. 4. Flow doesn’t mean that you’re not working; flow just means that you’re not hustling.

Topics: 1. You have to keep pushing forward because nobody is in charge of that ship except you. 2. If you’re trying to grow your audience, then this is the time to really keep hustling. 3. As entrepreneurs, as driven people, there will never be an end to how far you want to push yourself. 4. Flow doesn’t mean that you’re not working; flow just means that you’re not hustling.

#36: When to Hustle & When to Flow 

Enjoy this Q&amp;A episode where I address: 1. How to handle criticism from people who think you are working too hard. 2. The value I place on being in control of my day. 3. How to up the level of your business (hint: get out there and meet people). 4. How exchanging time for dollars won't necessarily translate into earning a solid living. 5. Perfection. Don't be an entrepreneur if you don't want to put out something imperfect. Join the conversation on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/Submit your questions to the show here: https://balancedbites.wufoo.com/forms/build-a-badass-business-podcast-questions/

Enjoy this Q&amp;A episode where I address: 1. How to handle criticism from people who think you are working too hard. 2. The value I place on being in control of my day. 3. How to up the level of your business (hint: get out there and meet people). 4. How exchanging time for dollars won't necessarily translate into earning a solid living. 5. Perfection. Don't be an entrepreneur if you don't want to put out something imperfect. Join the conversation on Facebook here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/Submit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/Submit</a> your questions to the show here: <a href="https://balancedbites.wufoo.com/forms/build-a-badass-business-podcast-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balancedbites.wufoo.com/forms/build-a-badass-business-podcast-questions/</a>

#29: How to handle criticism

Topics:1. Swallow your pride and not be in a position where you’re too good for a job.2. That’s the kind of mindset that we really need to all get out of; worrying what other people think when we’re on a mission. 3. If you’re on that mission and you're trying to get your business going and you're hustling, you just cannot worry what anybody thinks about it

Topics:1. Swallow your pride and not be in a position where you’re too good for a job.2. That’s the kind of mindset that we really need to all get out of; worrying what other people think when we’re on a mission. 3. If you’re on that mission and you're trying to get your business going and you're hustling, you just cannot worry what anybody thinks about it

#35: Whatever it Takes 

With social media is taking over the lives of business owners and marketers alike, it's no wonder we're all forgetting that at the root of every business - big or small - are people. People are behind every account, screen name, and avatar. By meeting people face to face, you grow and build an audience that's not simply wide, vast, and large - but deeply connected. Of all the books on your shelves, if you've met the author in person, or heard them speak somewhere publicly, I'd bet money that their book is the first you'd recommend to someone over another that's similar that you may like as well. That is the power of connecting in person to grow your audience. Tune in to hear more practical tips and strategies for making this work in your business.

With social media is taking over the lives of business owners and marketers alike, it's no wonder we're all forgetting that at the root of every business - big or small - are people. People are behind every account, screen name, and avatar. By meeting people face to face, you grow and build an audience that's not simply wide, vast, and large - but deeply connected. Of all the books on your shelves, if you've met the author in person, or heard them speak somewhere publicly, I'd bet money that their book is the first you'd recommend to someone over another that's similar that you may like as well. That is the power of connecting in person to grow your audience. Tune in to hear more practical tips and strategies for making this work in your business.

#14: How to Grow Your Audience 

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