The Angles of Lattitude Podcast

ConvertKit, Empowerment Of Others, And Meaningful Conversations With Barrett Brooks (AoL 054)

Show notes: newinceptions.com/54 We've all felt that feeling where, at the end of the day, you wish you felt better about the work that you're doing. Perhaps you feel like you're stuck in a rut. Maybe you want to pursue something else with your time? Make more impact on people. How do you do that? There's so much to the answer of that simple questions. Like the team at New Inceptions, Barrett Brooks, today's guest, is all about helping people make an impact. He did it with his first business called Living for Monday, then went on to join Fizzle, and now he works with ConvertKit as their Brand Strategist and Community Builder. In this chat with Barrett, we find out more about that transition to ConvertKit and what he looks forward to doing with them. We also got the opportunity to find out more about his time with Seth Godin, why he likes empowering others, and why he believes meaningful conversations are the basis for great relationships.

Tips For Starting A SaaS Business And Exploring Current Events With Matej Leban (AoL 053)

Show Notes: newinceptions.com/53 Have you heard of The Foundation? The one educational program with Dane Maxwell teaching people how to build a SaaS based business? Perfect students are those who don't have their own idea, money, or skills to make it work out on their own? If you haven't, go check it out! If you have heard of it, you might have heard that the hardest problem that many Foundation students have is finding someone to work on the technical aspect of things. They don't know where to look or how to vet those that they have found on a site like Upwork. That's where today's guest, Matej Leban comes in. Just like other students, Matej struggled with this part. Eventually, though, he figured out a way around it. Today with SaaSBloom, he helps others do the same thing. In this chat, we talk about that story and some tips he's learned in making a profitable SaaS. We also discuss why a guy like him, who's from Eastern Europe, would be interested in US Politics.

Finding the Courage to Step Out of a Rut and Get Noticed Nationally with Sara DiVello (AoL 052)

Show Notes: newinceptions.com/52 If you want to inspire others to take a certain action in their lives or simply get out a message, eventually you're going to have to start that journey. Simply wanting to help others isn't going to get you anywhere. However, when you do start your journey, you might come to find out that getting your message out there is somewhat harder than you might think. So you might wonder, "How will I ever get this thing to go big?" Today's guest, Sara DiVello, has had the opportunity to not only start her journey, but she has been able to take it nationally in just a few years after launching her book in 2013. She has appeared in many outlets including, Forbes, ABC, The Boston Globe, USA Today, Boston Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, MindBodyGreen, and Dr. Oz's The Good Life Magazine. Today, Laila and I get the opportunity to chat with Sara about what it took to get noticed at a national level and also how she found the courage to leave her 6 figure PR position behind. If you're looking for some inspiration to get out of your rut and go big with your message, then Sara's insight might just be what you're looking for.

Utilizing Personal Connections In Web Design And Coaching With Veronica Kirin (AoL 051)

Of course you're worried about your business idea. You're not sure if it has what it takes to do anything out in the wild of the market. Do people really want what you have to offer? Who knows? Show Notes: newinceptions.com/51 For so many of us, this worry keeps us from moving forward with our idea. Many times we're held back more by the fear of what we might lose than what we might gain - even if we don't have anything to lose yet. According to today's guest, Veronica Kirin, women tend to feel this fear and other emotions even more. She herself has had to struggle with being an outsider looking in - in her home town. She says, "both men and women burn out, but women have to deal with extra hurdles that men might not have to". Knowing these differences allows her to design websites and coach her clients in a very personal manner. She gets it because she's been there herself. In this chat, Laila and I talk with her about how she got over her initial obstacles of starting a business. (Which included having people in her network that didn't support what she wanted to do because she had other ideas.) We also talk a bit about her new podcast, Degrees of Separation, and we also find out more about her experiences with coaching. The thing about business ideas is that there’s no such thing as certainty, only confidence. There is no way to tell if a business is going to work with 100% certainty, but we can find confidence. Perhaps hearing Veronica's story, will help you start finding your confidence.

Embrace Your Quirky To Be Your Own Authentic Self With Sandra Bellamy (AoL 050)

Society in general teaches us to not only care what other people think, but that we have to conform to those thoughts. For many people, that's not a problem. But for us creatives it can be really hard.

Often times we find ourselves asking two questions: Am I living the life that I've seen for myself? And "Who am I going to live my life for?" The answer to those two questions oftentimes leads to the formation of one's own passion-based business. In fact, that's what happened to today's guest, Sandra Bellamy. Not only did Sandra come to this realization back in 2012, but she's made it her mission to help other people figure out for themselves that they're connected to a Matrix that has no interest in their personal desires. She calls it "Embracing Your Quirky". The truth is that once we unplug, we have to start believing in ourselves and take a big leap of faith - because no one else is going to on our behalf. In this chat, we talk about how she learned to embrace her quirky, how you can do so in your daily life, and we also dive a bit into her experiences as a writer and why she believes that anyone can be a writer. It’s a practical and exceptionally helpful episode. Enjoy!

Show Notes: newinceptions.com/session50

From Homeless In High School To Expert Enabler And Community Builder With Mellissa Rempfer (AoL 049)

There’s so many things we have to do as an entrepreneur. Either we do it ourselves or we pay someone else to do it. If you're just starting out on your path, you might not have the resources to pay for all the help you need. How do you get things done if you need help on … graphics … … grammar checking … … getting through a mental block or getting a new perspective on your business? Have you ever thought about bartering your services or your advice for someone else's? That's what today's guest, Mellissa Rempfer has been able to foster in her group, Brilliance and Business. In this chat, we talk about where the idea of the group came from and more about what sets it apart. We also get into how she got her start in doing big things early on, and the three instincts of the human condition and how those apply in life and business. Show notes: newinceptions.com/session49

Building A Long Term Business with Brandon Northwick (AoL 048)

Full Show Notes: newinceptions.com/session48

It’s no secret that the way we run our business is based on how we approach the world. Is our business about us helping others with what we think they need help with, without hesitation, or do we see it more as a way of helping others in any way they actually need help? Meaning, we find those problems that they're actually having and help them there. To me, this latter method is, I think, how you build true relationships. Not necessarily trying to force what you do on people, but just making yourself available if they need help implementing a particular strategy or tool into their business. In this rare episode, I dig down into the nuts and bolts of how Brandon Northwick runs his business. I find out how his wife Sara functions in the business, how he uses attraction marketing to get his clients, and how he builds trust with people through that process before getting the sale. If you're having problems with closing your service based sales, then you should definitely check out this straight-talk chat. Enjoy!

How To Skill Hack And Stay Engaged In Your Creative Work With Stephen Robinson (AoL 047)

On the show today, 2 friends and a host share what it's really like learning for a living. That's right, I said LEARN for a living. What does mean? Well, I'm glad you asked! Ginger joins me again in this one and we talk with one of her friends that she's met in her travels - Stephen Robinson. Stephen is founder of 52Skillz, a YouTube channel in where he discovers, learns, and shares a new skill weekly. With so many "leading learners" out there, there's a lot of conversation in how to do it. While Stephen has had plenty of inspiration, he wants to make sure he does it his own way. He does it by one-upping people that are already out there. So, is it as easy as it sounds? Or, as we ask him in the chat: How do you stay engaged and up-to-date in your work? The answer, and the story of where 52Skillz came from is what we lay out for you today on the show. Show Notes: newinceptions.com/session47

Why Finding Your Clarity And Focus Is Vital To Achieving High Performance With Clay Green (AoL 046)

"Why is it that some people seem to get more done in a short period of time, where I'm effectively just treading water?" Here’s the deal — you’re a small business person. You’re the little guy. You only have so much time to do all of the things that need to get done in a given day. As I've mentioned in The 6 Cornerstones eBook, there are 6 things you have to do to be successful online. When you're doing those things regularly, you still might feel as if you're simply not moving forward as fast as you'd like. As I also mention in the book, the first thing you need to do when starting any business is to embrace your Why. I've talked about this a couple of times on the blog - it's that important. When Brendon Burchard had his infamous accident, he asked himself at the time (because he didn't know he was going to make it), if he had the opportunity to "Live, Love, and Matter." That simple question helped him find his Why. Similarly, today's guest, Clay Green, has had a similar brush with death on a motorcycle. He actually hit a deer as he was out on his motorcycle. Since that moment, he's been able to come to grips with his Why and it's because he was able to encapsulate the focus that he felt in that moment. Through his work with his clients, he helps them find that focus and clarity that so many of us struggle with - not only when we're just getting started, but also as we've been working for such a long time that we've forgotten what we're doing. In this chat, we talk about the wreck, how people can live a Charged life, and what it's like to be one of Brendon's Certified High Performance Coaches. Show Notes: newinceptions.com/session46

Helping Veterans Find Real Estate, Mentoring, And Business Success With Melinda Enfinger (AoL 045)

Taking a passion and making money from it takes the form of many types of careers. For me, you guys know I love helping people do actually that. That's why my focus in grad school was entrepreneurship. I love discussing and thinking about it... turning around and helping someone else out through the process. This session's guest is no different. Melinda Enfinger is a veteran of the Marines who found herself in the reality industry afterwards, and now finds herself helping veterans find their own property - plus other benefits that they might not know about. In this session, Laila and I talk with Melinda and find out about her years of service (especially being a female Marine in the 90's), how she got into working with veterans, and some of the commonly missed benefits that veterans might not be aware of when it comes to reality. If you are veteran (or know one) and you don't have a great relationship with the Veterans Services Office, then you should definitely listen to this and see if knowing Melinda might be worth your while!! Show Notes: newinceptions.com/session45