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Strategic Planning For Success: How To Map Out Your 90-Day Plan to Reach Your Goals
One of the most important parts of hitting your big business goals isn’t just dreaming them up—it’s knowing exactly how many people you need to get in front of, and then making that your daily mission. Step 1: Start with Your OBT If your One Big Thing is to gain a certain number of subscribers,…
How I Lost $2.7M Overnight—And What It Taught Me About Building a Truly Bulletproof Business
Business can be a beautiful ride… until it’s not.And sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs are born from the most brutal breakdowns. The High Before the Fall When I started my training company in Australia, things took off fast.Within months, I’d secured multiple contracts with both local and federal government departments—funded by one central source. I had…
How to Be a Brilliant Businessperson (Even Without a Million-Dollar Offer)
You don’t need to change the whole world overnight. You just need to leave each person better than you found them. 👉 Reflect today: Are you measuring success by the size of your revenue—or by the ripple effect of your impact? 1. Your Job is NOT to “Fix” People Business isn’t about turning someone’s one-figure…
Stop Doing the Same Task Twice. Ever
One of the biggest secrets to getting out of overwhelm and scaling your business is simple: Never do the same task twice. If you’re doing something more than once, it’s time to systemize. The One-Task Rule Here’s the rule:Any time you do a task, ask yourself:“Will I ever need to do this again?” If the…
How to Silence the Doubters Without Saying a Word
At first, they’ll laugh. Then they’ll doubt you. Then… they’ll brag about knowing you. Reflect: Are you waiting for permission to chase your dream—or are you going to start building it anyway? Success Speaks Louder Than Words You don’t need to explain yourself to skeptics. Results silence ridicule. When you show up and do the…
How to Turn “Pick Your Brain” Requests into Profit (Without Feeling Salesy)
Let’s be real—coffees don’t pay the bills. But your expertise? Oh yes, it absolutely can. If you’re constantly being asked, “Can I pick your brain?”—this one’s for you. Too often we default to casual chats, thinking we’re being kind or helpful. But without a clear pathway from free advice to paid transformation, we burn ourselves…
This Is What Success Really Feels Like: Freedom, Fulfilment & Funnels That Change Lives
We all want more than just “paying the bills.”Let’s be honest—if you’re building a business, it should light you up, not wear you down. Build Something You’re Excited to Wake Up For Success isn’t just numbers.It’s waking up and saying: “I get to do this,” not “I have to do this.”When your business is aligned…
Struggle to Speak on Camera? Here’s How to Film Confidently—Even If You Forget Your Name
Do you freeze the moment the camera light turns red?Sweaty palms. Racing thoughts. Total brain fog.If hitting “record” triggers a full-body meltdown—you are not alone, and you are definitely not broken. I see you, legend. You’re the kind of person with wisdom to share, stories to tell, and lives to impact—but the moment the lens…
How to Secure Grant Funding to Rapidly Scale Your Business (Even If You Hate Paperwork!)
Grants aren’t just for researchers and nonprofits—they’re one of the smartest, fastest ways to fuel your business growth. You just have to know where to look (and who to ask for help). Reflect Today:How much faster could your business grow if someone else funded your next big move? Whether you’re launching a product, expanding your…
Why Every Business Needs a Lead Magnet to Scale
If you want to scale your business, one of the most important assets you need to build is your email list. Social media is great for visibility, but you don’t own your followers. Platforms change, algorithms shift, and accounts can get shut down overnight. But when you collect email addresses, you’re building a direct line…