Work at Home RockStar Podcast
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsYour host, Tim Melanson talks to self-employed, home based "Work @ Home RockStars" to learn their best tips and tricks to be successful.
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WHR 3.31 : Maria Brito
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 32.1 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Quitting her attorney job to work in the arts. Getting a call from one of her friends with nothing but compliments that then linked her with a celebrity that opened huge doors for her. Even when you think no-one is watching, people are watching. The validation will come with the results. Bad Note: With the art industry being a Muti-billion dollar market, it is very small in terms of how everyone knows everyone. You need to protect your relationships. Stay within the...
WHR 3.30 : Sharita Humphrey
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 27.2 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Leaving her public service job to start her business. She wanted her own time and not to be missing out on living. She did everything possible for the change in lifestyle including implementing things her employer was already doing and maximizing her. With an emergency fund she made the transition. Bad Note: You don’t need to invest so much in every aspect of your business. With hindsight she figured that too much money was spent on her website & branding. Don’t giv...
WHR 3.29 : Sarah Gibbons
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Having a career in online advertising she never felt fulfilled. With a craving to make an impact she decided to go back to grad school, with getting a masters in spiritual psychology. Finally launched her own coaching practice while simultaneously managing a sales team and raising a family. A very proud feeling. Bad Note: Membership programs have always been quite popular, but even with good content, spending money and figuring out the back end, 2 people joined. Wit...
WHR 3.28 : Eric Seropyan
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 16.8 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: It’s always good to show your client the data points. After looking through their businesses using web tracking methods they can pick apart what could be needed to get more traffic. Bad Note: While working with certain clients on their online presence, Eric had ran into a situation where the client was using copyrighted material for their blogs. Turning into a real problem when working with google. Practice makes Progress: Keep doing it & testing it. Never stop ed...
WHR 3.27 : Shopanova
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 26.6 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: After going from commercial fishing to sales, Shopanova dialled in their own marketing for customers and it really took off. Creating a business that solved the problem of their first video production business. Bad Note: During the transition of jobs, there was about a year of grinding and making mistakes. Hiring someone for sales too early on ended in a way only generating enough income to pay the employee. It took learning and having other jobs to make it all work...
WHR 3.26 : Christopher Hamze
August 02, 2021 19:46 - 25 minutes - 16 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Using the time during COVID to redo their entire app that hadn’t been redesigned in over 7 years. Bad Note: There have been many pivots over the years, it took realizing that the 1 type of customer that they had been revolving their business around was not best customers to look for. Redesign the old model and track your metrics. Bandmates: Working personally harder will only get you so far, you can’t be good at everything let only give it their 100% focus. Allevi...
WHR 3.25 : James Neilson-Watt
July 26, 2021 18:23 - 33 minutes - 21.5 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Being a health care chiropractor by trade he never felt fulfilled with his own lifestyle. He said he must change something and then released his first small program to show people how to get more clients. Then immediately realized he was undervaluing himself. Bad Note: When things are not going well, try and change it with hindsight. Rather than making the solution complex. Simple businesses scale, complex business fail. Bandmates: You can go fast when you’re alon...
WHR 3.24 : Mike Arnold
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 18.6 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: During Covid utilizing the time and all of the skills he has learned to generate more income & success. Taking on work with a medical technology company that is now ready by having time working from home. Bad Note: During his 13 years in the business there has been many bad notes whether it was work for himself or other corporations. Ultimately time gets away from you, getting caught up in doing the ‘best’ you can do. Thinking you can do everything. Constantly being...
WHR 3.23 : Samit Patel
July 12, 2021 16:47 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: After graduating college Samit tried his hand at various businesses from travel to hair and beauty. Failing at all of them and being down on his luck for years, it took just one more try to help raise 1.6 million for a campaign. Afterwards the work came flooding in even before starting his agency. Bad Note: Tons and tons of mistakes. From the amount of work from different businesses and industries became the foundation for learning. After doing a deep dive he found ...
WHR 3.22 : Howie Zales
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MBGood Note: Starting off as a camera operator for a local news station, Howies dream was to do sports TV. Calling ESPN with camera experience he was told that he didn’t have enough experience. 5 years later to the day, he called back for the job and got it. Bad Note: There is no 1 path to take. Self funding and invest in the proper equipment needed. Practice make Progress: Consistently reading and learning with intention of what other people are doing. There is always room for improvemen...
WHR 3.21 : Jessica Totillo Coster
June 28, 2021 13:55 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: After a life event, she went all in on her business and replaced her day job income. Bad Note: Over extending herself before getting the people needed to help get to the next step and become more efficient. Understand who you hire for the task at hand. Start by getting someone specific for 1 specific job in your business.Take baby steps for building your ideal team. Attract Fans: You have to love being in the entrepreneur mindset when talking with anyone in your i...
WHR 3.20 : Shelby Fowler
June 21, 2021 18:38 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: After taking the leap to being a full time entrepreneur, she was able to bring in a 6 figure income in the first year Bad Note: Every other day there will be a bad note. With more success and work you put in, the more bad notes will happen. Normalize failure to learn from the experience. All your setbacks will set you up for the next level. Learning from the best: Find the people you want to be and pay them to be taught their ways. Learn what not to do and be t...
WHR 3.19 : Walt Institute
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Finding the niche of the business, laser focusing on what you’re doing and who you’re targeting. Developing with mentors. Bad Note: Expecting too much too soon. By stepping back and looking at the bigger picture, you must change yourself to have the best response. Call it as is, and be real. Practice Makes Progress: Take action consistently. Watch for your blind spot, your belief system & the excuses you make, they are all part of the growing process. Forming yo...
WHR 3.18 : Alan Lazaros
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: During the beginning of the pandemic there was massive uncertainty. Working with the new normal there was much to talk about in the podcasting world and trying to rebrand. With a pen, paper and a group of friends they wrote down who they inspired to be, what are the pivots they will make in their businesses and how will they come out of this even better. They ended up doubling the master of their craft. Bad Note: Failing forward is everything. Everyone is bad at ...
WHR 3.17 : Coach Dean Brown
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 23.2 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: As a life coach finding the issues within a client and watching them get past it and grow! Bad Note: When he realized he was doing what the world expected from him rather than who he was, which lead to finding his purpose. Learning from the best: Having similar situations to help or be helped by others. The law of attraction is a big part of it, starting with a thought and turning it into feelings that resonate with that thought. Practice makes perfect: Don’t al...
WHR 3.16 : Benjamin Donhardt
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 25.1 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Being able to generate income starting with nothing. Putting you plan into action time and time again is you success. Bad Note: Identifying the right partnerships and realizing every client might not be the right fit. About your Band: Having the band be a true representation of yourself. By being honest and open it will translate into your buisness. Jam Room: While working with his mentor “ Where did you have the most success when you were younger. “ was the que...
WHR 3.15 : Kevin Koch
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 19.2 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: His success comes from the success of his clients. Bad Note: Don’t underestimate the power the journey. Practice Makes Perfect: If you want new results then you must change how you’re programmed. Whether that be through repitation or an emotional impact. Growth is what makes life fun. Instrument of Choice: Modern tools such as the internet and your cell phone when used properly. Along with the basics of a calender to remove thought fatigue. Learning from other...
WHR 3.14 : Michael Atma
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.1 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Before starting the business, it came down to writing out what he wanted and that was to work from home. To figure out “ How to create this dream, online. “ Bad Note: With 7 businesses built, dealing with the ever changing online algorithms and pivoting when necessary . Practice makes progress: Have a vision of where you’re heading & stay committed for the best results. With vision comes passion. Jam Room: Making a separate environment that keeps you in work mode...
WHR 3.13 : John Vuong
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24.9 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: When starting this agency 8 years ago, realizing that there is a need and to fulfill just that with a SEO. Bad Note: Hiring poorly based on skillset, was not a good fit. You’ll make mistakes but it’s what you do with the outcome. Getting Fans: Don’t be stagnant. It’s an ongoing process to building your ideal avatar, finding who your target audience, the due diligence in your major competitors and finding a strategy to propel you. Cash Flow: Realizing what you ar...
WHR 3.12 : Arianna Zabriskie
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24.4 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: When push came to shove, starting is the best part. Finding a way to earn money that is not exchanging her time hour by hour, to have that extra time to do what you want to do. Bad Note: Working herself into the ground for her first launch led to burn out. Realizing there is a masculine & feminine approach to running your business. Learning from the Best: You got to have a coach! Through therapy and coaching she had found it to be extremely beneficial with them go...
WHR 3.11 : Melissa Linke
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Due to the Pandemic Melissa pivoted into something she was even more passionate about. To fix the short lived fitness programs with 365 Lean. Bad Note: Loosing your business within 24hrs and needing to change direction. Personal Bad Note: From obese to fitness model was not the end of the road when it came to lifestyle choices. Practice Makes Perfect: Way easier than people think! Be Cautious, start the question & slow your role. The Jam room: Create some polo...
WHR 3.10 : Rachel Luther
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 23 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note: Applying yourself no matter the situation. “The world is my oyster." Bad Note: Pinpointing your weaknesses. You don’t need to do everything yourself. Tell us about your Band: Think through everything that is on my list of responsibilities to grow your business which may include personal things that may be weighing on us. From having a manager to hiring someone to clean your house. Instrument of Choice: Check list and to-do list. I created my company around that i...
WHR 3.9 : Matilda Morgan
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note : While helping clients improve their image, you get to see them light up. Bad Note : Trying to do too many things at once and be everything to everyone. Jam Room : Set up as the brand that I want to be Gathering Fans : Present yourself in a way that your target market will be comfortable with, but also see that you have just a little bit more than they do so that they are inspired to follow you. Learning From the best : Takes something that I would have fumble...
WHR 3.8 : Michael Yeung
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 25.4 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note : Started as a Veterinarian, discovered a way to build a coaching business and took the plunge Bad Note : Burned himself out trying to run his first business online Learning from the best : Knowing the difference between courses and mentorship Instruments of choice : Trinkets and a plain old written calendar… learn how Michael puts that to work for him THE STORY Michael is a High Performance and Business Coach with a mission to help 100,000 business owners ach...
WHR 3.7 : Jordan West
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note : Big Growth throughout 2020 Bad Note : When looking to buy a business, make sure that the business has the potential to turn it to profit Practice Makes Perfect : Track and test what you are doing so you can quantify and improve Jam Room : Jordan got rid of the distractions by building separate home office in his back yard The Band : Know your own strengths (take a strengths finder test) and focus on them. Then find people who fill in the gaps THE STORY W...
WHR 3.6 : Rafael Eliassen
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note : Putting out consistent youtube videos leads him out of his janitor job to a huge business Bad Note : Trying to help everyone for free Practice Makes Perfect : Getting good a video content takes practice… Know your client avatar, then make a list of topics to help them How to get Fans : Find channels that are in your niche and try a collaboration Keeping the Hat Full : Make sure you are tracking your return on investment… Focus on your highest ticket item TH...
WHR 3.5 : An Pei
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.9 MBGood Note : Going against the grain and landing a high paying remote job with no degree Bad Note : Finding out the right courses and mentors to get you success Jam Room : Keep your office clean and inspiring and use the The Pomodoro Technique to stay productive Practice Makes Perfect : Continue to stay sharp on the social media tools or whatever tools are fundamental to your business Keeping the Hat Full : Do the market research and find out what your peers are earning in order to p...
WHR 3.4 : Sydney Lich
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBGood Note : Going all-in and taking action pays off big time for Sydney Bad Note : Huge sacrifices early on and investing almost all of her income back into her business Finding Fans : A true business owner just wants to make sure people know that they are in business Keeping the Hat full : Get an accountant and buy assets not liabilities Learning from the Best : Don't be afraid to ask successful people for help. You may be surprised at how willing they will be to help The Story: ...
WHR 3.3 : Liam James Collins
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBSHOW NOTES Good Note : Moving offline events online and generating over 150k a month in online course sales Bad Note : Recovering from the adversity of being in the London Terror attack Practice Makes Perfect : Look inwards to the things that you find easy. Just because you find it easy, doesn’t mean others do as well Finding Fans : Find online communities of people who are like minded Filling the Hat : Sell the course before you create it THE STORY Within the space of 1 yea...
WHR 3.2 : Jay Jay Live
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16.8 MBShow Notes: Good Note : Shares his story speaking in over 30 countries Bad Note : Too proud to ask for help Learning From The Best : Use social media to find communities Finding Fans : Try to connect with people who already have a following and collaborate with them Filling the hat : Focussing on the income generating activities About Jay Jay Live Starting this career as a magician he grew the #1 Magic Youtube Channel in the world with over 50,000,000 million views, with over 5...
WHR 3.1 : Jack McColl
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBJack McColl (@kingofdebt) on IG and I am a serial 6-figure entrepreneur, financial coach, and former pro athlete. Jack and Tim discuss success, failure and share some experiences on how to leverage debt to reach big business goals. Good Note : Travels the world, working from exotic places Bad Note : Travel/Hospitality based business got decimated by Covid Hiring the Band : Create a system for repeated tasks and outsource it Filling the hat : Leveraging debt to finance your business...
WHR 2.14 : Lauren Lapointe
June 22, 2020 08:26 - 40 minutes - 30.8 MBLauren Lapointe helps coaches get fully booked through smart strategy, intuitive marketing, and soul alignment so you can have the wildly successful online business of your dreams. She took the leap several years ago to leave the corporate world and her cushy corner office behind to work for herself and hasn’t looked back. She believes that life is too short not to do what you love and she’s on a mission to help coaches share their gifts with the world in a bigger way. Although she grew ...
WHR 2.13 : Tiji Thomas
June 15, 2020 08:30 - 33 minutes - 25.5 MBTiji Thomas loves teaching and helping others overcome the fear of selling. He has built 3 different million-dollar companies & has produced over $500,000,000 in sales. He especially looks forward to working with coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants & other service providers because his priority is serving those that love to serve & help others. And he’s done it using a no pressure process he calls “UnSelling”. The truth is you do NOT need to use high pressure to get your future clien...
WHR 2.12 : Nathan Hirsch
June 08, 2020 08:30 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MBI started off selling textbooks in my dorm room before discovering Amazon. I scaled a 25 million dollar Amazon business selling toys and baby products, but always struggled to hire help. College kids were unreliable and no US adults wanted to work for a 20 year old entrepreneur. One day a friend of mine introduced me to the virtual hiring space and I became addicted. I set out to build a virtual assistant army, but quickly got frustrated with the poor quality and time commitment it took t...
WHR 2.11 : Gerri Detweiler
June 01, 2020 08:30 - 29 minutes - 22.9 MBGerri Detweiler is a leading, nationally recognized financing and credit expert, with more than 20 years of experience. During the 2008/2009 financial crisis, Gerri was interviewed hundreds of times, providing insightful expertise and actionable advice for traversing the turbulent landscape and unknown change. Today, she serves as Education Director for Nav, the trusted financing partner of over 1.4 million businesses, where she gives Nav’s customers certainty in an uncertain world through e...
WHR 2.10 : Anik Malenfant
May 25, 2020 08:30 - 31 minutes - 22.7 MBA client once told me that I have an “uncanny ability to hone in and hit the delete button”. In her case, the delete button was her stressors that were holding her back in her life. I will help you overcome your personal challenges so that you can access your unburdened life. You deserve to feel YOUnified – YOU without Inner conflict. Having overcome a number of difficult challenges, I discovered a new way of life without suffering and fighting. I took back my life. This is now the gif...
WHR 2.9 : Mads Singers
May 18, 2020 08:30 - 32 minutes - 25.4 MBMads has more than 10 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, such as Xerox and IBM, and more than 7 years of experience coaching and consulting online entrepreneurs. He has also spoken at many larger events such as CMSEO, TiECon, DCBKK & DMSS Bali, SEO Spring Training & the Survive and Thrive Ecommerce Summit. Mads currently owning and running 3 companies, and managing more than 100 people, he doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. As well as being a management expert, M...
WHR 2.8 : George Papadeas
May 11, 2020 08:30 - 29 minutes - 22.2 MBGeorge Papadeas is the COO of The HOTH, aka Hittem Over The Head, an SEO and content creation platform devoted to bludgeoning its clients with awesomeness. When The HOTH was founded in 2010, the SEO space was filled with sketchy service providers who offered poor support and results, leading to poor experiences. With an eye toward changing the status quo, The HOTH set out to prioritize support and created a system that allowed it to work with more than 200,000 businesses and quickly found it...
WHR 2.7 : Veronica Sagastume
May 04, 2020 08:30 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBVeronica Sagastume is a business strategist, CFO consultant, and all-around powerhouse with a passion for helping Corporate Accounting Professionals start, run, and grow their own profitable consulting businesses. With over 20 years of Corporate experience in Accounting, Finance, & Operations, Veronica first discovered her love of consulting while working with CEOs at start-up and emerging growth companies in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. In 2011, Veronica made the bold decision to l...
WHR 2.6 : Kirby Ingles
April 27, 2020 08:30 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBKirby Ingles works with D-level executives and emerging leaders. These professionals have high potential and thrust into leadership positions with no previous leader development or training. Some of these professionals are Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents who are high performers and experts in their technical skills. He helps them gain self-awareness, clarifies goals, achieves their development objectives, and unlock their potential. Kirby provides a confidential and supportive sou...
WHR 2.5 : Jenny Fenig
April 20, 2020 08:30 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBJenny Fenig helps you remember who you truly are: a magic maker. Her work focuses on empowering creative women entrepreneurs to increase their confidence, impact, money and time-freedom by mixing modern with ancient practices. Jenny lives in the woods with her family in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Good Note: Followed a hunch to take a yoga training class, quit her job and started a business Bad Note: Didn't pay attention to cash flow and barely made it through the year you may not...
WHR 2.4 : Alzay Calhoun
April 13, 2020 08:30 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBAlzay helps you scale your consulting company by productizing. Productizing is a strategy that allows expert, serviced-based companies to grow predictably without getting caught up in the flash-in-the-pan, shiny-object strategy of the day. When he says “scale”, this is what he means: Develop premium consulting services with predictable profit margins that are easy for clients to understand and buy. Streamline your operations and remove yourself from the day-to-day grind of your business...
WHR #2003 : Jarod Spiewak
April 06, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MBJarod Spiewak is an entrepreneur and international speaker who has helped service-based businesses generate millions of dollars in revenue through Search Engine Marketing, he also consults businesses and other agency owners, and owns 2 digital asset investment companies, all while working from home. Good Note : How to take advantage of all the information and software available to research and start a business Bad Note : Rented a physical office but didn't need it... Should have weight p...
WHR 2.3 : Jarod Spiewak
April 06, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MBJarod Spiewak is an entrepreneur and international speaker who has helped service-based businesses generate millions of dollars in revenue through Search Engine Marketing, he also consults businesses and other agency owners, and owns 2 digital asset investment companies, all while working from home. Good Note : How to take advantage of all the information and software available to research and start a business Bad Note : Rented a physical office but didn't need it... Should have weight p...
WHR #2002 : Jason Miller
March 30, 2020 08:30 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBJason Miller been a coach since 2010. He helps clients overcome anxiety, gain confidence, and become better leaders. Jason’s clients improve their relationships, expand their social networks, and boost their careers. As a professional coach, Jason combine coaching emotional self-mastery, communication and conscious leadership with the "halo effect" of powerful body language to help people get what they want out of life and deliver a positive impact in the world. Good Note : Never stop as...
WHR 2.2 : Jason Miller
March 30, 2020 08:30 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBJason Miller been a coach since 2010. He helps clients overcome anxiety, gain confidence, and become better leaders. Jason’s clients improve their relationships, expand their social networks, and boost their careers. As a professional coach, Jason combine coaching emotional self-mastery, communication and conscious leadership with the "halo effect" of powerful body language to help people get what they want out of life and deliver a positive impact in the world. Good Note : Never stop as...
WHR #2001 : Marc Mawhinney
March 23, 2020 08:30 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBMarc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients (without paid advertising!). He achieves this with his coaching programs, his podcast (Natural Born Coaches), his Facebook group (The Coaching Jungle) and his exclusive hard copy newsletter (Secret Coach Club). He's been a speaker at events like Social Media Marketing World, frequently makes media appearances and has contributed to publications like Entrepreneur.com. You can learn more about Marc at www.Marc.coac...
WHR 2.1 : Marc Mawhinney
March 23, 2020 08:30 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBMarc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients (without paid advertising!). He achieves this with his coaching programs, his podcast (Natural Born Coaches), his Facebook group (The Coaching Jungle) and his exclusive hard copy newsletter (Secret Coach Club). He's been a speaker at events like Social Media Marketing World, frequently makes media appearances and has contributed to publications like Entrepreneur.com. You can learn more about Marc at www.Marc.coac...
WHR #100 : Cliff Ravenscraft
December 11, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn December 2005, Cliff began podcasting as a hobby. One year later, he launched PodcastAnswerMan.com where he has since helped tens of thousands of individuals and organizations successfully launch a podcast through one-on-one coaching and online courses. If you were to look at the top 100 podcasts in the business category of iTunes, more than 50 of these shows were created by clients who have been trained by Cliff. Today, Cliff focuses on his role as a business and life coach. He mentor...
WHR #99 : Cauvee - Inspiration Engineer
November 13, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOfficially known as an Inspiration Engineer®, Cauveé [kaw-vay] is an American strategist, investor, lifestyle coach, entertainer, philanthropist, and speaker. As the Founder of Cauvee Global. (the Early Stage Empire – see more), Cauveé is building a unique and cutting-edge empire centered around helping others find freedom and fulfillment. Featured in Huffington Post, labeled the Coach Who Is Dramatically Changing the Game, Cauveé is reverse engineering success for everyone he inspir...