Screw The Nine To Five
516 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 374 ratingsJill and Josh Stanton are a couple of wanderlusters and lifestyle business owners hell-bent on helping 9-to-5'ers take their day job and transform it into an online business.
In this show Jill and Josh dish out actionable tips, answer your burning business questions and speak to other online entrepreneurs who have taken their 9-to-5's and used them to create the business of their dreams.
It's a mix of valuable business advice, candid interviews, stories from the trenches and a curse word thrown in here and there for good measure.
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5 Most Profitable Types Of Digital Courses With Amy Porterfield
September 11, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you been wanting to create an online course but you feel completely stuck on deciding what type to create?! Lucky for you, we've got Amy Porterfield on the show again and we're going to solve that challenge for you, right here, right now! Amy's telling us all about the 5 most profitable types of digital courses, so if you're gearing up to create a course, you're for sure going to want to give this one a listen! Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/profitabl...
This Is The Quickest Way To Sell A Profitable Digital Course
September 09, 2019 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.82 MBHave you ever thought that creating a digital course is overwhelming AF?! If so, you're definitely going to want to give this episode a listen. Today, we're talking with Amy Porterfield, the queen of online courses, about the easiest and fastest way to succeed with digital courses!
Do You Really Have To Be An Expert Before You Can Sell A Digital Course With Amy Porterfield
September 06, 2019 07:30 - 4 minutes - 5.09 MBEvery master was once a disaster. Most people think that somehow experts magically appear out of nowhere! The truth is that experts aren't born, they're made over time. And the only way you can become an expert is to believe you already are before anyone else does. If you disagree, that's fine. Just click play, listen in and see if you still feel that way by the end of the episode.
The 3 Biggest Differences Between Amateurs And Experts
September 04, 2019 07:30 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBRight now we're gearing up for our free "Think Like An Expert" 5-day challenge. It's designed to get rid of any feelings of imposter syndrome so you can get out of your own way and start helping more people. In celebration of the challenge, we're discussing the biggest differences between how experts think and act versus amateurs. If you've ever felt like an imposter in your business, click play to listen in and find out why. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/e...
I've Sold Over 15M in Digital Courses This Is My Biggest Secret To Success With Amy Porterfield
September 02, 2019 07:30 - 4 minutes - 5.41 MBAmy Porterfield is the Beyonce of digital courses and has earned over $15 million selling online courses. In this episode, you'll learn Amy's biggest secret that has helped her achieve this level of success. Fun fact: you're never going to guess what it is! Click play to listen in now.
The Ultimate One Day Virtual Summit Strategy with Mark Wade
August 28, 2019 07:30 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBIf you’ve been thinking about hosting or participating in a virtual summit, this is a must listen for you! In today’s episode, we have Mark Wade from Virtualsummits.com joining us to share some awesome strategies on how to run the ultimate virtual summit. He’s giving us all the deets on running the perfect virtual summit to bring in a mind blowing amount of leads and profits! Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/virtual-summit-strategies
The Ugly Truth Of Building A Business With Your Significant Other
August 21, 2019 07:30 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MB"It must be so awesome building a business with your significant other" <-- is a comment we've received soooo many times over the last 7 years we've been building businesses together. And while, yes, it can be fulfilling and exciting, it can also be taxing and difficult to navigate. Which is why we want to pull back the curtain and share 3 of the biggest lessons we've learned (the hard way) about building a business with the one you love the most. Now we want to hear from YOU! Are you bu...
How To Run Your Home Life Like a Business and Free Up More Time with Stacy Tuschl
August 14, 2019 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.7 MBLet's face it, when you run a business it can be challenging to keep the rest of your life in check. In this episode we brought on our good friend Stacy Tuschl. She's breaking down a simple to follow process for optimizing your home life, so you can grow your business while still having time to do the things you love. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/hacks
How To Create An Audience Of Superfans With Pat Flynn
August 07, 2019 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBBusiness is simple: grow an audience and sell them what they want. The problem is that if you don't know how to grow an audience, you'll struggle to get your business off the ground. That's why in today's episode, we brought on Pat Flynn from SmartPassiveIncome.com to discuss how to grow a following of "superfans", which ironically is the title of his new book! Listen in to what this marketing genius has to say and be sure to preorder a copy of his new book over at yoursuperfans.com ...
How Do I Talk To My Friends And Family About My Business Without Feeling Like A Fraud?
August 02, 2019 07:30 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBDo you ever find it difficult to discuss your business around friends and family? If you do, just know you're not alone. In fact, most people early on in their businesses feel this way. In this episode, we're answering a question from Harriet Nasir from cheftariq.com who asks, "How do you talk about your business to your friends and family without feeling like a fraud?" Listen in as we discuss strategies for communicating your business to the people closest to you.
How To Quit Your Job in 180 Days or Less with James Wedmore
July 31, 2019 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIt's now clearer than ever that MOST people want to quit their jobs. In fact, it's projected that by 2035, HALF of the US workforce will be freelancers. Now the question is: how are those people going to transition out of their 9 to 5's and secondly how long should it take? In this episode Jill interviews James Wedmore about this very topic and he breaks down a process for replacing your income in 180 days or less. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/quit-your-job
The 2 Biggest Fears That Hold Most People Back
July 29, 2019 07:30 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBLet's be honest. Being in business is much scarier than having a job. Knowing that you have nothing to fall back on takes courage and commitment. It also takes a deep understanding of yourself. Knowing the reasons why you might be holding yourself back, can go a long way to helping you remove those self-inflicted roadblocks. That way you can take more action and soar to new heights! In this episode, we're discussing the 2 biggest fears that hold most people back in their lives and busi...
Why Playing It Safe In Your Business Is Dangerous
July 26, 2019 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIn celebration of #NationalAllOrNothingDay we're getting a little cheeky! We're explaining why playing it safe in your business could be more dangerous than you think. It's true. In fact, it's the number 1 reason why most businesses fail AFTER they achieve initial success. Listen in as we explain why playing it safe isn't actually "safe" and what you should do instead.
How To Think Like A Millionaire
July 24, 2019 07:30 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBIn celebration of our #ThinkLikeAMillionaire Challenge (screwtheninetofive.com/challenge) starting tomorrow (July 25-29), we're breaking down 3 important beliefs ALL millionaires have. Before we dive in, I have a question for you: "Do you think your thoughts have something to do with your reality?" For most people the answer is a resounding YES! If you believe your thoughts have somewhat of an impact on your life, then wouldn't that mean if you CHANGE your thoughts, you can change yo...
How To Tell If You're Playing The Victim
July 22, 2019 07:30 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBVictim mentality. It's something most people think they don't have, but when you dig deep enough, you find out it's quite the opposite. All victims conduct the exact same 3 behaviors which we're revealing in this episode. Each of which should be avoided at all costs if you want to go on and build a profitable business. Listen in to find out which (if any) of these behaviors you find yourself doing from time to time and how to avoid them.
How Do You Have Uncomfortable Conversations With Team Members?
July 19, 2019 07:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBPeople. The biggest wildcard when it comes to growing a business. It's also the reason why most business owners fail to scale to the next level. If you truly want to build a business beyond a million dollars in annual revenue, you have to master the task of managing people. In this episode, we're answering a question from Kat Jarmin who asks, "Do you have any tips for when it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with team members?" Listen in as we discuss how we have (and avoid)...
The Fastest Way To Get To 6-Figures In Your Business
July 17, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBToday we're celebrating the upcoming launch of our free "Think Like A Millionaire Challenge" going down July 25-29. Want in? Here's the link to sign up https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/challenge Here's the thing. I can't tell you how many people come up to us and say "if I could just get to 6-figures, I'd be fine". In fact, that exact statement is the reason why they're unable to hit 6-figures in their business. If you've ever caught yourself saying or even thinking like this, this...
How We Use A Simple Give Account To Donate To Charity
July 15, 2019 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.96 MBIn celebration of #GiveSomethingAwayDay, we're discussing a simple way of incorporating charitable donations into your business. Now here's the thing. We believe that business in itself is all about serving. Still, being in a privileged position, it's an amazing thing to be able to share a little of what you earn with others in a less fortunate position. Listen in to find out a simple way to incorporate the act of giving into your life and business, even if you feel like you don't have a...
How To Simplify Your Business By Using LESS Online Tools
July 12, 2019 07:30 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBToday we're celebrating #NationalSimplicityDay Why is it that when a business starts, it starts out simple, but then over time, most business owners feel compelled to make it complicated? We've seen this happen in our businesses and in others as well. A business earning more money doesn't get there by being more complicated. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The bigger the business, the more moving parts there are, therefore it HAS to stay simple in order for it to operate. Listen ...
How To Create More Profit in Your Business with Sandra Grahame
July 10, 2019 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBProfit. It's something every. single. freakin'. entrepreneur wants more of, am I right? And yet, so many of us struggle to increase our profit margins without adding more onto our already full plates. Well, today that's about to change because our guest, Sandra Grahame is revealing 3 dead-simple tweaks you can make in your business that will amp up your profits, without having to create new offers, get more customers or add any more tasks to your already full to-do list! If you're all ...
How To Use Power Thinking To Become A More Positive Person
July 08, 2019 07:30 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBEver get frustrated about the idea of "positive thinking". How many times have you caught yourself wanting to punch somebody in the face when they tell you to "have positive thoughts"! No? Just us? In this episode, we reveal an alternative approach to thinking positively. It's called power thinking and the goal is to get your mind to a neutral position. That way, you can start to naturally become a more positive person. Listen in to find out 3 simple steps to incorporating power thinkin...
Question: What Are The Books You're Loving Right Now?
July 05, 2019 07:30 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBWe must get this question at least 5 times a week, "what are the books you're reading right now?" Lately we've been focusing heavily on mastering the important subject of wealth. Listen in to find out what books we're reading on wealth and why we keep reading and listening to the same books over and over again.
Recapping The First Half Of 2019: Our 3 Biggest Lessons So Far
July 03, 2019 07:30 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBIf you follow us, you'll know that last year we closed down our $300k a year membership site. It was a bold move and we completely shifted our business model to go all in on affiliate marketing. Of course you never know what's going to happen when you make a huge pivot like this. As it stands, right now we're on track to match or even beat last years revenue, however this isn't the important thing. What has made the first half of this year so amazing are the lessons we've learned and the...
The Difference Between Pivoting And Shiny Object Syndrome
July 01, 2019 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLet's face it, shiny objects are a real thing, especially when you're first starting out. The word "pivot" is also used a lot as well! So what's the difference between getting caught up in a shiny object vs pivoting your business for a reason? You'll have to click play to find out more.
Think Big, Act Small
June 28, 2019 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.57 MBHere's the truth: we entrepreneurs have big (and sometimes scary) dreams and goals for our business and life. And yet so many of us get caught up in the "how" thinking we need to take all this BIG sexy action in order to get what we want and it couldn't be further from the truth. *record scratch* I know it sounds crazy! Here's the thing though, big dreams aren't realized through big action. Big dreams are achieved by taking small, consistent, incremental steps that stack upon each other to...
How To Nail Your Niche with James Wedmore
June 26, 2019 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat ACTUALLY happens if you choose the wrong niche? Some people say it doesn't matter that much as long as you're a hard worker, while others suggest making sure you get it right before you start taking action. In this episode, we brought on James Wedmore, founder of Business By Design to talk about how to nail your niche right from the beginning. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/nail-your-niche
The Power In Abandoning Your Commitments
June 24, 2019 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.7 MBMost people don't have a problem with commitment, they have a problem with over-commitment! In this episode, find out why overcommitting could be causing overwhelm. Plus a simple strategy to help you decide what you CAN commit to so that you actually follow through.
I Don't Want To Be An Entrepreneur But I Want To Work Online, What Should I Do?
June 21, 2019 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBWe're answering a question from a listener who asks, "I’ve had a business for a year but I’ve realized I don’t like it and I don’t think I want to be an entrepreneur....but I want to work online and have freedom — what would you suggest for someone like me?"
How To Choose The Right Business For You with Ryan Levesque
June 19, 2019 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat if the first business you start happens to be the wrong business for you? We see this go down all the time and it's one of the biggest reasons why new entrepreneurs fail. In this episode, Jill chats with Ryan Levesque from ASK Method who is a master at helping people choose the right business model for them. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/choose-the-right-business
Will Side Hustles Outweigh Jobs In The Future?
June 17, 2019 07:30 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBThe media keeps telling us the job market is great right now, but is it really? If that were the case, why is it that whenever I talk to an Uber driver they almost always say they have a full time job? Seems a little odd and in this episode, we'll be discussing this and what we believe the future holds when it comes to jobs and side hustles.
The Best Side Business To Run While Stuck In A Nine To Five
June 14, 2019 07:30 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBWe're answering a question from Stacy Babb who wrote, "HOW can I start my own affiliate marketing business while still getting paid by my nine to five? Keep in mind I have 2 little's under 3 and 2 elderly adults over 80 to support. I CANT let this keep passing me by. PS. The hubs is down to jump on board. We just need to know where to jump!"
How To Become A More Confident Entrepreneur, With Rachel Luna
June 12, 2019 07:30 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBLacking the confidence you need to become a more successful entrepreneur? You are not alone. In fact, this is the number 1 struggle for most people making the move to work for themselves. That's why in this episode, we're bringing in confidence coach, Rachel Luna to offer some strategies to help you quickly become a more confident person. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/confident-entrepreneur
The Fastest Way To Train Your Virtual Assistant
June 10, 2019 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHow many times have you asked someone to do something for you in your business, only to find yourself taking over the task? A virtual assistant can be a powerful addition to your team, however, they must be trained! In this episode we go through a simple, 4-step training process anyone can use to train their virtual assistants.
Are You Going To Raise Your Kid As An Entrepreneur?
June 07, 2019 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBWe're answering a question from Darien Chavez who wrote, "How did you decide what to cut out of your biz/life after (or preemptively) becoming parents and do you plan to raise your little guy to be an entrepreneur? I’ve been struggling with this myself as my little guy is about to be 6 and wants to shoot YouTube videos. I’m torn between “Go for it!” and keeping him away from all the bad out there."
You're Losing Money If You're Not Using Affiliate Marketing in Your Business
June 05, 2019 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe believe that 99% of online businesses should use affiliate marketing to drive additional revenue. Bold statement we know, but it's true! In this episode, we break down 3 commonly overlooked ways to bring in affiliate revenue, without coming across pushy to your audience. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/using-affiliate-marketing-in-your-business
Here's Why Critics Don't Actually Matter
June 03, 2019 07:30 - 3 minutes - 4.06 MB"Don't accept criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from." That's our motto when it comes to handling all the haters out there. Listen in and find out the best ways to approach criticism when it comes your way.
How To Build An Audience Online Before You Launch your business
May 29, 2019 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.72 MBJust because you launched a website, doesn't mean anyone is going to be able to find it! In order to grow a successful online business, you have to actually go out and get an audience of interested people. In this episode, we chat about ways to grow attention BEFORE launching your business.
Why Moving Overseas Lead To More Business Success & A Better Lifestyle with Andrew Henderson
May 28, 2019 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBOne of the benefits of running an online business is that you can do it from anywhere! This is something Andrew Henderson from Nomad Capitalist has been exploring for over a decade. He's coming on the show to talk about how online entrepreneurs can take advantage of lower taxes while living and working overseas. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/why-moving-overseas-could-make-you-a-better-entrepreneur-with-andrew-henderson
How To Become A More Ambitious Person
May 27, 2019 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBStruggling to feel driven to succeed in business and life? You are definitely NOT alone! In fact, most people lack the drive necessary to succeed in business. However, it doesn't always have to be this way. In this episode, we talk about why most people struggle with ambition and how to make small adjustments in your mind to enhance your motivation and move you closer to success.
How Do You Stay So Consistent With Your Content?
May 22, 2019 09:30 - 6 minutes - 6.8 MBDo you struggle to stay consistent with your content efforts? Sure, posting pics on Instagram is easy. But what about creating REAL content like blog posts, podcasts, and videos? In this episode, we reveal how we manage to stay consistent with 3 podcasts episodes and 3 new videos each and every week. Plus how we plan on increasing our content frequency in the future.
4 Lessons From a $40,000 Pop Up Group
May 21, 2019 07:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEver thought about opening up a short term popup group for a promotion or product launch? We break down all the lessons we learned from running a popup group that generated over $40,000 on a single promotion of somebody else's program. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/pop-up-group
How To Stop Feeling Guilty For Prioritizing Your Business
May 20, 2019 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBTrying to prioritize your business, meanwhile, the people around you just don't get it? Welcome to being an entrepreneur. Learn how to communicate your business to your friends and family so you can stop having to feel bad about chasing your dream.
How do you know if you're actually out of alignment in your business?
May 15, 2019 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBIn one way or another, we have all felt some discomfort in doing things in our business. But how do we know if this is just the next stage of growth or that we’re out of alignment with what we do? Listen in as we help you determine whether your feelings are just mental barriers, fears or actually out of alignment with you. Resources: Bree Noble, femalemusicianAcademy.com
How To Quit University, Build A Successful Business And Make Your Friends Jealous With Lauren Tickner
May 14, 2019 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe industry of online business is booming. And in this episode, we chat with Lauren Tickner of the Impact School, a 22-year old who has successfully built her online fitness coaching business after quitting university. She now has taken her expertise of growing a successful online business and is teaching others how to go and grow. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/build-a-successful-business
Why Quitting University Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
May 13, 2019 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBAre you one of those people who feel the need to go to university even if you know deep down that it isn’t what you want and it won’t make you happy? In this week’s episode, Jill and Josh share why going to university wasn’t the answer to their biggest achievements in life and why it might be the best decision you’ll ever make for yourself too.
My Job Is Overwhelming: Is It Still Possible To Build A Business On The Side?
May 08, 2019 07:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBBuilding a business takes a time and hard work, but how can you commit to making it real when you're overwhelmed by your nine to five? Take a listen to this week's Question to find out how you can balance your business and other duties.
How To Sell From The Stage Without Sounding Desperate With Colin Boyd
May 07, 2019 07:30 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBHow terrified are you from speaking and selling from the stage? What if I told you that our guest on today's episode, speaking expert Colin Boyd, says that the average conversion rate from selling on a physical stage is close to 25%? Would that change your mind and help you get over your fear of public speaking? Listen in as Josh and Colin jam on ways to sell from stage without coming across like a douchebag. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/sell-from-the-st...
How To Set Prices For Online Courses
May 06, 2019 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.48 MBLet's face it! Setting the prices for your online courses is challenging. How can you know if you're charging too low or too high? In this week's episode, Jill and Josh discuss the main factors you need to have in mind when it comes to pricing online courses.
Membership Websites That Make Money: 6 Examples That Are Guaranteed To Work
May 02, 2019 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBMembership sites are hot right now! Adopting this business strategy seems promising, but what type of site should you start to see actual results? In this interview, Josh sits with Stu McLaren from Tribe to discuss 6 examples of membership sites that are a clear path to success. Resources: -Free Membership Workshop - https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/workshop - Stu McLaren's Website - Stu.me
How To Build A Membership Site Without Throwing Down A Ton Of Cash!
May 01, 2019 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe ran a membership site for over three years and a half, so you should trust us when we say that you don't need a lot of money to build one. In this week's Question, we discuss several strategies for getting started with this business model without throwing down all your cash. Resources: - Free Membership Workshop: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/workshop - Stu McLaren's Website - Stu.me