In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we chat with Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Crown Yourself and author of Make Every Podcast Want You. Kimberly shares her journey from entrepreneur to visionary leader, discussing how to step into your power, innovate, and lead with authenticity.

She dives into the Crown Yourself movement, the importance of generational thinking, and how podcasting can transform your business. Kimberly also offers insights on overcoming fear, taking radical ownership, and avoiding the victim mindset.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or seeking personal growth, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you tackle what you’ve been avoiding and reach your next level.

Highlights:

• 00:00:09 - Introduction
• 00:02:39 - Generational Thinking
• 00:05:36 - Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet
• 00:07:27 - Overcoming Self-Doubt
• 00:11:08 - Entrepreneurial Challenges
• 00:15:10 - Visionary Leadership
• 00:22:26 - Finding Joy in Business
• 00:27:35 - Writing Her Book
• 00:36:55 - Overcoming Victim Mindset
• 00:40:48 - Accountability in Leadership
• 00:44:02 - Millionaire Insight

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In this episode of Beyond the Business, we sit down with Mel Williams, a seasoned guitar coach and entrepreneur. Mel shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a successful career in music and business. With over 20 years of experience teaching guitar, Mel has developed a unique coaching style that combines music education with life mentoring. He opens up about the challenges he faced growing up, how he turned his passion for guitar into a business, and the pivotal role of faith in his life.

• 00:56 - Who is Mel Williams?
• 01:53 - What got you into guitar coaching?
• 03:06 - How has your journey differed between education and coaching?
• 09:34 - Can you describe your coaching relationships?
• 11:04 - Journey to starting a music business
• 17:25 - Online marketing and COVID-19
• 19:11 - Why build a Skool community?
• 22:03 - How do you turn new connections into mentorships?
• 24:40 - Balancing learning by trial and error and structured mentorship
• 28:46 - What role has faith played in your journey?
• 32:49 - Millionaire Insight

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In this episode of Beyond the Business, we dive into the world of sales with Chris Tierney, founder of Sales Vibe Innovation. Chris shares his extensive background in commercial real estate, medical sales, and capital equipment, providing invaluable insights on the journey to mastering sales. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers practical advice and the motivation to level up your skills.

Join us for an engaging and educational episode filled with practical advice, stories from the field, and Chris’s own insights into building a lasting career in sales.

Highlights:

• [00:00:09] Introduction to Chris Tierney and Sales Vibe Innovation
• [00:01:25] Chris's journey in sales, from commercial real estate to medical sales and printing presses
• [00:02:06] The value of mentorship and learning the ropes in sales
• [00:06:41] Bridging the gap between formal education and real-world business
• [00:08:08] How the sales industry has evolved since the 90s, especially with technology and social media
• [00:10:07] The fundamental shift to virtual sales due to COVID-19
• [00:12:18] Founding Sales Vibe Innovation: Helping others thrive in sales
• [00:14:24] The importance of voice confidence and overcoming failures in sales
• [00:16:50] Developing resilience in a numbers game
• [00:20:23] Effective follow-up techniques and CRM usage for managing leads
• [00:22:02] Strategies for successful cold calls and engaging new customers
• [00:28:01] Advice for beginners: Starting with a mentor and a stable income source
• [00:31:30] Chris’s “Millionaire Insight”

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• Join our community on Skool:

  Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here (https://www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur-4273/about).

  Subscribe to our podcast:

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  Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166