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    <title>098: How to Be a Knockout Podcast Guest [Jason Cercone]</title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0098 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to decide if your own business is right for you (and will it make you happy)</li><li>Understanding your Ikigai: What that means and how it can help you to live a more fulfilling life</li><li>Determine how to build a business and a brand that is in alignment with your core values</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>One of the best ways to gain more exposure for your brand is by taking advantage of audiences that already exist. Show up places where someone has already gathered your potential audience. One of those best audiences to connect with are those of podcasts.<br/><br/>However, simply showing up on these shows isn&apos;t always a slam dunk. That is what today&apos;s episode is for.<br/><br/><b>Jason Cercone</b> helps people develop strategies for becoming that knockout guest that every podcaster wants to have on their show. Today, he&apos;s sharing some of those secrets with us.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode98'>Episode 98 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Learn more about starting your own podcast: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSOOAzASfEE7PLxZmkDi0A/featured'><b>Subscribe to my YouTube Channel</b></a><br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0097 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to decide if your own business is right for you (and will it make you happy)</li><li>Understanding your Ikigai: What that means and how it can help you to live a more fulfilling life</li><li>Determine how to build a business and a brand that is in alignment with your core values</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>If you&apos;re core values are not considered in your business, how far do you think you&apos;ll make it?<br/><br/>My guess is not very far. Burnout is a very real thing, and if your business isn&apos;t aligned with what will truly make you happy, that could be a reality for you very soon.<br/><br/>Today, <b>Karl Jacobson</b> is here to talk about how we can better align our business with those goals. And for those of you who don&apos;t yet have a business, how you can ensure that the business you&apos;re building does.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode97'>Episode 97 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0097 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to decide if your own business is right for you (and will it make you happy)</li><li>Understanding your Ikigai: What that means and how it can help you to live a more fulfilling life</li><li>Determine how to build a business and a brand that is in alignment with your core values</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>If you&apos;re core values are not considered in your business, how far do you think you&apos;ll make it?<br/><br/>My guess is not very far. Burnout is a very real thing, and if your business isn&apos;t aligned with what will truly make you happy, that could be a reality for you very soon.<br/><br/>Today, <b>Karl Jacobson</b> is here to talk about how we can better align our business with those goals. And for those of you who don&apos;t yet have a business, how you can ensure that the business you&apos;re building does.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode97'>Episode 97 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0096 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Ways to <em>effectively</em> use incentives to grow your business</li><li>Addressing the question: “Won’t people only sign up for the free trip or incentive?”</li><li>Why discounting your products or services could be terrible for your business</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Have you thought about using incentives to grow your email list or bring in more potential leads?<br/><br/>Well today, <b>Marco Torres</b> is with us to share his amazing platform designed to help you provide insanely valuable incentives to bring in more potential leads.<br/><br/>Not only will Marco be sharing his platform, but he also shares ways we can <em>effectively</em> use incentives to grow our business.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode96'>Episode 96 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Today&apos;s sponsor is </b><a href='https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_NineFivetoFreedom'><b>Riverside.fm</b></a><b>.</b>  Use the code NICK15 to get 15% any Riverside membership plan.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0096 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Ways to <em>effectively</em> use incentives to grow your business</li><li>Addressing the question: “Won’t people only sign up for the free trip or incentive?”</li><li>Why discounting your products or services could be terrible for your business</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Have you thought about using incentives to grow your email list or bring in more potential leads?<br/><br/>Well today, <b>Marco Torres</b> is with us to share his amazing platform designed to help you provide insanely valuable incentives to bring in more potential leads.<br/><br/>Not only will Marco be sharing his platform, but he also shares ways we can <em>effectively</em> use incentives to grow our business.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode96'>Episode 96 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Today&apos;s sponsor is </b><a href='https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_NineFivetoFreedom'><b>Riverside.fm</b></a><b>.</b>  Use the code NICK15 to get 15% any Riverside membership plan.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>095: Building a Profitable Personal Brand from Scratch [Chris Ducker]</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0095 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to cut through the noise and BE KNOWN for something in your industry</li><li>Using consistency to build momentum and propel your brand </li><li>3 ways to get more eyes on your personal brand, even if you’re starting from scratch</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>You&apos;re stuck, trying to build your brand from scratch.<br/><br/>You don&apos;t have the money to pump into ads, so you&apos;re getting drowned out by all the big players. What&apos;s the point of even trying?<br/><br/>Well today&apos;s guest is give us that advantage back. Chris Ducker is like the personal branding wizard and he is here today to help us build a profitable personal brand.. FROM SCRATCH.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode95'>Episode 95 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Today&apos;s sponsor is </b><a href='https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_NineFivetoFreedom'><b>Riverside.fm</b></a><b>.</b>  Use the code NICK15 to get 15% any Riverside membership plan.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0095 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to cut through the noise and BE KNOWN for something in your industry</li><li>Using consistency to build momentum and propel your brand </li><li>3 ways to get more eyes on your personal brand, even if you’re starting from scratch</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>You&apos;re stuck, trying to build your brand from scratch.<br/><br/>You don&apos;t have the money to pump into ads, so you&apos;re getting drowned out by all the big players. What&apos;s the point of even trying?<br/><br/>Well today&apos;s guest is give us that advantage back. Chris Ducker is like the personal branding wizard and he is here today to help us build a profitable personal brand.. FROM SCRATCH.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode95'>Episode 95 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Today&apos;s sponsor is </b><a href='https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_NineFivetoFreedom'><b>Riverside.fm</b></a><b>.</b>  Use the code NICK15 to get 15% any Riverside membership plan.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0094 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to make your course standout against the competition before they even purchase it</li><li>Why you need to “forget everything you know” before starting to create your course</li><li>The elements to a truly successful course, and one that your students will stay engaged with to the end</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>As much as it seems like they are, online courses aren&apos;t exactly a set-it and forget-it type of thing. At least not if you want your course to succeed.<br/><br/>Tracey Lewis Stoeckel is today&apos;s guest, and she helps creators and coaches develop their online courses in a way that not only gets people excited about taking them, but so they will want to FINISH them.<br/><br/>This is a huge deal when there is such a huge percentage of course takers that never finish a course.<br/><br/>So if you&apos;ve been looking for the winning formula, you&apos;ve come to the right place.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode94'>Episode 94 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0094 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to make your course standout against the competition before they even purchase it</li><li>Why you need to “forget everything you know” before starting to create your course</li><li>The elements to a truly successful course, and one that your students will stay engaged with to the end</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>As much as it seems like they are, online courses aren&apos;t exactly a set-it and forget-it type of thing. At least not if you want your course to succeed.<br/><br/>Tracey Lewis Stoeckel is today&apos;s guest, and she helps creators and coaches develop their online courses in a way that not only gets people excited about taking them, but so they will want to FINISH them.<br/><br/>This is a huge deal when there is such a huge percentage of course takers that never finish a course.<br/><br/>So if you&apos;ve been looking for the winning formula, you&apos;ve come to the right place.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode94'>Episode 94 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0093 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>The importance of collaborations and why getting out of your comfort zone might be the best thing you ever do for your business.</li><li>Standing out against the competition, by leveraging your craft.</li><li>Why doing things that fuel your creativity is good for you and your business.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Building a business based around something you enjoy doing is a bit of a double edged sword.<br/><br/>On one hand, you are doing what you enjoy!<br/><br/>On the other hand, you&apos;re potentially turning what you enjoy into work...<br/><br/>These are all things that today&apos;s guest, Jenna Noelle Porter faced while building her photography business. In today&apos;s episode you&apos;ll hear her story and how she was able to overcome some of the obstacles blocking her path (including the mindset), to ensure that she continues to enjoy what she does.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode93'>Episode 93 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><b>Are you ready to start your own podcast? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'><b>Book a Call with Nick</b></a><b> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 8-weeks!</b><br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0092 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Coming up with new and creative content ideas that make people fall in love with your brand.</li><li>How to find your creative groove before creating.</li><li>What is the creative process for a professional UGC (user-generated content) Creator and how to we use that to our advantage when creating content.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Content Creation isn&apos;t easy. How do you grab someone&apos;s attention when our attention spans are quickly depleting. <br/><br/>If you aren&apos;t grabbing attention in the first 3-seconds, as Mindy Thomas mentions in the episode, you might lose them.<br/><br/>Mindy Thomas is a professional content creator, creating UGC (User-Generated Content) for companies that want to use her creativity to their advantage. And today, she is going to be telling us all about her process.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode92'>Episode 92 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0091 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Insanely smart short and long-game ad strategies to reach prospective clients.The Iceberg Strategy - What it means and how this will help you meet your customers half way.Learn how to meet your potential clients BEFORE they have a problem, and how this alone can help you beat your competitors to the customer.  If you've spent way to much money on ads and had little results to show for it, stick around and don't give up yet.  Today, we are talking with Darrell Eva...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0091 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Insanely smart short and long-game ad strategies to reach prospective clients.</li><li>The Iceberg Strategy - What it means and how this will help you meet your customers half way.</li><li>Learn how to meet your potential clients BEFORE they have a problem, and how this alone can help you beat your competitors to the customer.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>If you&apos;ve spent way to much money on ads and had little results to show for it, stick around and don&apos;t give up yet.<br/><br/>Today, we are talking with Darrell Evans, and ads are his bread and butter. In the episode Darrell breaks down how he and his company work with clients to get inside the minds of their potential clients and ultimately gain more leads.<br/><br/>I&apos;ve never heard anyone break down ad strategies the way Darrell does in this episode and it makes TOTAL sense for those of you looking to build a genuine audience and customer-base that knows, likes, and trusts you.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode91'>Episode 91 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>090: Leaving Behind the 9-5 in Pursuit of Something Greater [Lindsay Hanson]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0090 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    What the experience has been like to suddenly drop a 9-5 job and start a business.Why it’s important to start branding yourself NOW, even if you don’t have a business yet.Defining your CLEAR NICHE so you can speak directly to your audience.  Lindsay Hanson kicked off her entire entrepreneurial career by straight up quitting her job. No established business, no clear direction, just a feeling that where she was at, was not IT.  Soon after, she hired a business coa...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0090 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>What the experience has been like to suddenly drop a 9-5 job and start a business.</li><li>Why it’s important to start branding yourself NOW, even if you don’t have a business yet.</li><li>Defining your CLEAR NICHE so you can speak directly to your audience.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Lindsay Hanson kicked off her entire entrepreneurial career by straight up quitting her job. No established business, no clear direction, just a feeling that where she was at, was not IT.<br/><br/>Soon after, she hired a business coach to help guide her along those beginning stages of her own fitness brand.<br/><br/>Now, Lindsay is pivoting again and focusing on helping other kickstart their own entrepreneurial careers and find what truly makes them happy.<br/><br/>Lindsay shares her experiences from what it was like exiting her 9-5 job to start her own brand, all the way to the point and the pivot she&apos;s at now. And why she decided NOW is the right time for her to pivot.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode90'>Episode 90 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0089 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How becoming a publish author boosts credibility and opens doors to new opportunities</li><li>The B.E.A.T.S Method - Mapping out the beats to your life to tell your amazing story</li><li>How to easily publish your own book by using content you’ve already created</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Through his marketing skillset, Vince Warnock has helped companies reach 8-figures, was named in the list of Top 50 Marketers by Adobe, and went on to become a public speaker and best-selling author, among many other incredible accomplishments.<br/><br/>Now, with a publishing company that he has created himself, Vince is helping entrepreneurs build authority and credibility in their industry by helping THEM become best-selling authors... Helping YOU become a best-selling author.<br/><br/>Vince&apos;s goal is to help 200 entrepreneurs accomplish this, and he is already pushing back the 80+ mark to kick off the second quarter of this year.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode89'>Episode 89 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>088: The Backbone of Happiness: Aligning Your Business with Your Values [Steve Fredlund]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0088 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    How to avoid getting “Should-On” by your family, peers, and jobs.Finding out what happiness means to you and have a better understanding of WHO you actually are.Ways to start aligning your business, career, and life with what makes you truly happy.  Have you ever felt like you're no longer happy in your business?  What started out as something you were excited and passionate about, has turned into something you feel burnt out on?  Likely, this could be because yo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0088 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to avoid getting “Should-On” by your family, peers, and jobs.</li><li>Finding out what happiness means to you and have a better understanding of WHO you actually are.</li><li>Ways to start aligning your business, career, and life with what makes you truly happy.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Have you ever felt like you&apos;re no longer happy in your business?<br/><br/>What started out as something you were excited and passionate about, has turned into something you feel burnt out on?<br/><br/>Likely, this could be because you no longer are aligning with your core values and what makes you truly happy. That&apos;s what this episode is about. Getting back to what makes you happy.<br/><br/>Steve Fredlund is the guest today, and he&apos;s here to share his tips and advice on aligning your &quot;backbone of happiness&quot; with what you do, so you can truly enjoy the business you&apos;re building for yourself.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode88'>Episode 88 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0088 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to avoid getting “Should-On” by your family, peers, and jobs.</li><li>Finding out what happiness means to you and have a better understanding of WHO you actually are.</li><li>Ways to start aligning your business, career, and life with what makes you truly happy.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Have you ever felt like you&apos;re no longer happy in your business?<br/><br/>What started out as something you were excited and passionate about, has turned into something you feel burnt out on?<br/><br/>Likely, this could be because you no longer are aligning with your core values and what makes you truly happy. That&apos;s what this episode is about. Getting back to what makes you happy.<br/><br/>Steve Fredlund is the guest today, and he&apos;s here to share his tips and advice on aligning your &quot;backbone of happiness&quot; with what you do, so you can truly enjoy the business you&apos;re building for yourself.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode88'>Episode 88 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>087: Podcast Monetization: The Road to Becoming a Full-Time Podcaster [Peter Birch]</itunes:title>
    <title>087: Podcast Monetization: The Road to Becoming a Full-Time Podcaster [Peter Birch]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0087 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Ways to monetize and make a living from podcastingHow building credibility within your industry can lead to targeted and lucrative sponsorship dealsBringing on guests who pay to be on your show - how to do this in a way that won’t rub people the wrong way.  Everyone who hosts their own podcast wants to figure out ways to monetize it. But the answer to how is not always clear or easy.  Today, I'm sitting in with Peter Birch, host of the Talking HealthTech Podcast....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0087 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Ways to monetize and make a living from podcasting</li><li>How building credibility within your industry can lead to targeted and lucrative sponsorship deals</li><li>Bringing on guests who pay to be on your show - how to do this in a way that won’t rub people the wrong way.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Everyone who hosts their own podcast wants to figure out ways to monetize it. But the answer to <em>how</em> is not always clear or easy.<br/><br/>Today, I&apos;m sitting in with <b>Peter Birch</b>, host of the Talking HealthTech Podcast. Peter has been able to monetize, and make a living from, his own podcast. Yes, sponsorship deals are a part of his business model, but rather than letter random sponsors come to him, Peter seeks out the companies and brands that would be a great fit for his show.<br/><br/>On top of that, Peter has been implementing other monetization strategies that we get into in this episode. So if you&apos;re one of the podcasters out there who are eager to put a little extra cash in your pocket, you&apos;ll want to give this one a listen!<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode87'>Episode 87 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0087 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Ways to monetize and make a living from podcasting</li><li>How building credibility within your industry can lead to targeted and lucrative sponsorship deals</li><li>Bringing on guests who pay to be on your show - how to do this in a way that won’t rub people the wrong way.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Everyone who hosts their own podcast wants to figure out ways to monetize it. But the answer to <em>how</em> is not always clear or easy.<br/><br/>Today, I&apos;m sitting in with <b>Peter Birch</b>, host of the Talking HealthTech Podcast. Peter has been able to monetize, and make a living from, his own podcast. Yes, sponsorship deals are a part of his business model, but rather than letter random sponsors come to him, Peter seeks out the companies and brands that would be a great fit for his show.<br/><br/>On top of that, Peter has been implementing other monetization strategies that we get into in this episode. So if you&apos;re one of the podcasters out there who are eager to put a little extra cash in your pocket, you&apos;ll want to give this one a listen!<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode87'>Episode 87 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>086: Cutting Through the Digital Marketing B.S. [James Hipkin]</itunes:title>
    <title>086: Cutting Through the Digital Marketing B.S. [James Hipkin]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0086 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    What is the Hub &amp; Spoke Model? How can it help unify your digital marketing strategy.Why your website is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your digital marketing strategy for attracting leads and customers.How are marketing funnels and sales funnels different, and why you must leverage BOTH to succeed.  After working as a marketer with many major brands like Apple. Visa, and Wells Fargo, James Hipkin has seen first-hand what it takes to successfully run a digital ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0086 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>What is the Hub &amp; Spoke Model? How can it help unify your digital marketing strategy.</li><li>Why your website is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your digital marketing strategy for attracting leads and customers.</li><li>How are marketing funnels and sales funnels different, and why you must leverage BOTH to succeed.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>After working as a marketer with many major brands like Apple. Visa, and Wells Fargo, James Hipkin has seen first-hand what it takes to successfully run a digital marketing campaign.<br/><br/>One of the biggest issues when it comes to digital marketing is positioning yourself and developing a strategy that creates trust and credibility with your customer. Today, James shares his Hub and Spoke model for a successful digital marketing strategy.<br/><br/>If you&apos;re sick of all the B.S. digital marketing strategies and tactics out there, this interview with James is one that you won&apos;t want to miss!<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode86'>Episode 86 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0086 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>What is the Hub &amp; Spoke Model? How can it help unify your digital marketing strategy.</li><li>Why your website is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your digital marketing strategy for attracting leads and customers.</li><li>How are marketing funnels and sales funnels different, and why you must leverage BOTH to succeed.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>After working as a marketer with many major brands like Apple. Visa, and Wells Fargo, James Hipkin has seen first-hand what it takes to successfully run a digital marketing campaign.<br/><br/>One of the biggest issues when it comes to digital marketing is positioning yourself and developing a strategy that creates trust and credibility with your customer. Today, James shares his Hub and Spoke model for a successful digital marketing strategy.<br/><br/>If you&apos;re sick of all the B.S. digital marketing strategies and tactics out there, this interview with James is one that you won&apos;t want to miss!<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode86'>Episode 86 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>085: How Tim Branyan Created His Own SAAS Busines to Solve a Need for Creators [Tim Branyan]</itunes:title>
    <title>085: How Tim Branyan Created His Own SAAS Busines to Solve a Need for Creators [Tim Branyan]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0085 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    The 3 questions you need to be able to answer before starting your own software or app.Where can you turn to find developers to help create your software?How much does it really cost to get your software developed? It's not as much as you'd think!  Within 10 months of development, Tim Branyan was able to create a SAAS company, TrueFanz, that is now a multi-million dollar company. How did he do it?  - By simply solving a need that he recognized in the creator...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0085 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>The 3 questions you need to be able to answer before starting your own software or app.</li><li>Where can you turn to find developers to help create your software?</li><li>How much does it really cost to get your software developed? <em>It&apos;s not as much as you&apos;d think!</em></li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Within 10 months of development, Tim Branyan was able to create a SAAS company, TrueFanz, that is now a multi-million dollar company. <em>How did he do it?  - </em>By simply solving a need that he recognized in the creator space.<br/><br/>In the episode, Tim talks with us about those beginning stages of developing a SAAS (Software As A Service) company including what to look for in a developer, and the costs associated with the development.<br/><br/>Hearing Tim talk about the initial investment to develop and kick off the multi-million dollar <em>TrueFanz</em>, I was completely blown away by how little it takes to get a software like that off the ground.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode85'>Episode 85 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0085 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>The 3 questions you need to be able to answer before starting your own software or app.</li><li>Where can you turn to find developers to help create your software?</li><li>How much does it really cost to get your software developed? <em>It&apos;s not as much as you&apos;d think!</em></li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Within 10 months of development, Tim Branyan was able to create a SAAS company, TrueFanz, that is now a multi-million dollar company. <em>How did he do it?  - </em>By simply solving a need that he recognized in the creator space.<br/><br/>In the episode, Tim talks with us about those beginning stages of developing a SAAS (Software As A Service) company including what to look for in a developer, and the costs associated with the development.<br/><br/>Hearing Tim talk about the initial investment to develop and kick off the multi-million dollar <em>TrueFanz</em>, I was completely blown away by how little it takes to get a software like that off the ground.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode85'>Episode 85 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0084 Top 3 Key Takeaways:     Facing the fears and feelings of starting a podcastThe power of social media and newsletters and how they can help you grow your showWhy is Dynamic Content and how can it help you get clear with your call to action  There's not doubt that deciding to start a podcast can be a bit intimidating. I haven't met a single podcaster who didn't have some form of the jitters before hitting record their first time.  Danny Brown was involved in the podcasting scene wel...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0084 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Facing the fears and feelings of starting a podcast</li><li>The power of social media and newsletters and how they can help you grow your show</li><li>Why is Dynamic Content and how can it help you get clear with your call to action</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>There&apos;s not doubt that deciding to start a podcast can be a bit intimidating. I haven&apos;t met a single podcaster who didn&apos;t have some form of the <em>jitters</em> before hitting record their first time.<br/><br/>Danny Brown was involved in the podcasting scene well before launching Podcaster Stories, and even he admits to facing some nerves when starting the show.<br/><br/>In today&apos;s interview, we&apos;ll be talking about those experiences of starting a podcast, and Danny also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to start and/or grow their shows.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode84'>Episode 84 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0084 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Facing the fears and feelings of starting a podcast</li><li>The power of social media and newsletters and how they can help you grow your show</li><li>Why is Dynamic Content and how can it help you get clear with your call to action</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>There&apos;s not doubt that deciding to start a podcast can be a bit intimidating. I haven&apos;t met a single podcaster who didn&apos;t have some form of the <em>jitters</em> before hitting record their first time.<br/><br/>Danny Brown was involved in the podcasting scene well before launching Podcaster Stories, and even he admits to facing some nerves when starting the show.<br/><br/>In today&apos;s interview, we&apos;ll be talking about those experiences of starting a podcast, and Danny also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to start and/or grow their shows.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode84'>Episode 84 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>083: From Let Go to Growing a Business [Doug Utberg]</itunes:title>
    <title>083: From Let Go to Growing a Business [Doug Utberg]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0083 Top 3 Key Takeaways:     The importance of finding a PROBLEM before trying to sell the SOLUTION - and why so many people get this backwards. Why understanding who IS NOT your audience is just as important as understanding WHO IS. Building an email list, and why it is one of the most crucial aspect of building and growing a brand that people trust.  After spending several years working for the same company, Doug Utberg, like so many others, found himself let go from his jo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0083 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> The importance of finding a PROBLEM before trying to sell the SOLUTION - and why so many people get this backwards.</li><li> Why understanding who IS NOT your audience is just as important as understanding WHO IS.</li><li> Building an email list, and why it is one of the most crucial aspect of building and growing a brand that people trust.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>After spending several years working for the same company, Doug Utberg, like so many others, found himself let go from his job 2020.<br/><br/>Rather than rebuilding himself up, fighting to gain trust of new bosses, and re-climbing that corporate ladder, Doug decided to build something of his own.<br/><br/>In the episode, Doug shares a lot about what he&apos;s been doing to build MULTIPLE businesses since getting let go, and shares what has (and what hasn&apos;t) been working for him to this point.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode83'>Episode 83 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0083 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> The importance of finding a PROBLEM before trying to sell the SOLUTION - and why so many people get this backwards.</li><li> Why understanding who IS NOT your audience is just as important as understanding WHO IS.</li><li> Building an email list, and why it is one of the most crucial aspect of building and growing a brand that people trust.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>After spending several years working for the same company, Doug Utberg, like so many others, found himself let go from his job 2020.<br/><br/>Rather than rebuilding himself up, fighting to gain trust of new bosses, and re-climbing that corporate ladder, Doug decided to build something of his own.<br/><br/>In the episode, Doug shares a lot about what he&apos;s been doing to build MULTIPLE businesses since getting let go, and shares what has (and what hasn&apos;t) been working for him to this point.<br/><br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode83'>Episode 83 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>082: From Frustration into Freedom: How to Spend More Time ON Your Business and Less Time IN Your Business [Pete Mohr]</itunes:title>
    <title>082: From Frustration into Freedom: How to Spend More Time ON Your Business and Less Time IN Your Business [Pete Mohr]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0082 Top 3 Key Takeaways:     What does it mean to work ON your business instead of IN your business?“OAO Everything” - Optimize, Automate, OutsourceUsing the 5P Framework to turn your frustrations into freedom  It can become very easy to fall into a trap of sinking every hour of your time into your business. It would seem logical that this is how you grow a business.  In actuality, this is hurting you.  Today's guest, Peter Mohr discusses why we need to be spending less time IN (managi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0082 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> What does it mean to work ON your business instead of IN your business?</li><li>“OAO Everything” - Optimize, Automate, Outsource</li><li>Using the 5P Framework to turn your frustrations into freedom</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>It can become very easy to fall into a trap of sinking every hour of your time into your business. It would seem logical that this is how you grow a business.<br/><br/>In actuality, this is hurting you.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest, Peter Mohr discusses why we need to be spending less time IN (managing) our business, so we can start spending more time ON (leading) our business.<br/><br/>Peter clearly outlines the same process he uses when working with clients to help them become better leaders and propel their businesses.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode82'>Episode 82 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0082 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> What does it mean to work ON your business instead of IN your business?</li><li>“OAO Everything” - Optimize, Automate, Outsource</li><li>Using the 5P Framework to turn your frustrations into freedom</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>It can become very easy to fall into a trap of sinking every hour of your time into your business. It would seem logical that this is how you grow a business.<br/><br/>In actuality, this is hurting you.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest, Peter Mohr discusses why we need to be spending less time IN (managing) our business, so we can start spending more time ON (leading) our business.<br/><br/>Peter clearly outlines the same process he uses when working with clients to help them become better leaders and propel their businesses.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode82'>Episode 82 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Nick Nalbach</itunes:author>
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    <itunes:title>081: My “Aha Moment” in Trying to Build a Brand and Developing a Message That Resonates</itunes:title>
    <title>081: My “Aha Moment” in Trying to Build a Brand and Developing a Message That Resonates</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0081 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Why you're having difficulty growing a brand and building something that people resonate with.Steps you can take to ensure that people actually care what you have to say.7 Questions you can ask yourself every time you sit down to plan your content to leave your audience wanting more.  The idea of branding always made sense to me. Or at least I thought it did.  The concept makes sense to me.  It wasn't until I stumbled on 7 Key questions that really opened my eyes...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0081 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Why you&apos;re having difficulty growing a brand and building something that people resonate with.</li><li>Steps you can take to ensure that people actually care what you have to say.</li><li>7 Questions you can ask yourself every time you sit down to plan your content to leave your audience wanting more.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>The idea of branding always made sense to me. Or at least I thought it did.<br/><br/>The concept makes sense to me.<br/><br/>It wasn&apos;t until I stumbled on <b>7 Key questions</b> that really opened my eyes to how easy it really is to target your ideal customer/audience. These questions come in the shape of the <em>Hero&apos;s Journey</em>, and something I now do with EVERY piece of content that I create.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode81'>Episode 81 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0081 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Why you&apos;re having difficulty growing a brand and building something that people resonate with.</li><li>Steps you can take to ensure that people actually care what you have to say.</li><li>7 Questions you can ask yourself every time you sit down to plan your content to leave your audience wanting more.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>The idea of branding always made sense to me. Or at least I thought it did.<br/><br/>The concept makes sense to me.<br/><br/>It wasn&apos;t until I stumbled on <b>7 Key questions</b> that really opened my eyes to how easy it really is to target your ideal customer/audience. These questions come in the shape of the <em>Hero&apos;s Journey</em>, and something I now do with EVERY piece of content that I create.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode81'>Episode 81 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>080: Building an Unforgettable Brand [Tonya &amp; Michael]</itunes:title>
    <title>080: Building an Unforgettable Brand [Tonya &amp; Michael]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0080 Top 3 Key Takeaways:     How to become the face of your brand, and why it is so important today.How to find out what makes you unique so your brand can stand out and shine among the rest.5 Magic Questions to ask yourself while defining your brand, and using the 3D Formula to help create your brand.  Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of BrandFace are joining us today to discuss why branding is so vital to the growth and success of your business, and how to actually get started.   In t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0080 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> How to become the face of your brand, and why it is so important today.</li><li>How to find out what makes you unique so your brand can stand out and shine among the rest.</li><li>5 Magic Questions to ask yourself while defining your brand, and using the 3D Formula to help create your brand.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of BrandFace are joining us today to discuss why <b>branding</b> is so vital to the growth and success of your business, and how to actually get started. <br/><br/>In the episode, both Tonya and Michael share personal stories of how building their brands have catapulted their entrepreneurial careers and in doing so, have allowed them to follow their true passions in life.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode80'>Episode 80 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0080 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> How to become the face of your brand, and why it is so important today.</li><li>How to find out what makes you unique so your brand can stand out and shine among the rest.</li><li>5 Magic Questions to ask yourself while defining your brand, and using the 3D Formula to help create your brand.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of BrandFace are joining us today to discuss why <b>branding</b> is so vital to the growth and success of your business, and how to actually get started. <br/><br/>In the episode, both Tonya and Michael share personal stories of how building their brands have catapulted their entrepreneurial careers and in doing so, have allowed them to follow their true passions in life.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode80'>Episode 80 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>079: Develop an Online Course that ENGAGES Your Community and DRIVES Results [Erica Nash]</itunes:title>
    <title>079: Develop an Online Course that ENGAGES Your Community and DRIVES Results [Erica Nash]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0079 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Biggest reasons why the students taking your courses don’t finish them.3 things you can do to keep your students engaged to the end of your course.Importance of tracking engagement data with your courses and how it can help. Erica Nash went from high school teacher to course creator, and more specifically, helping other course creators develop the best courses possible.  Majority of people who purchase online courses won't finish them. That's not a very good...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<div>#0079 <strong>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></strong><br/></div><ol><li> Biggest reasons why the students taking your courses don’t finish them.</li><li>3 things you can do to keep your students engaged to the end of your course.</li><li>Importance of tracking engagement data with your courses and how it can help.</li></ol><div><br/></div><div>Erica Nash went from high school teacher to course creator, and more specifically, helping other course creators develop the best courses possible.<br/><br/>Majority of people who purchase online courses won&apos;t finish them. That&apos;s not a very good sign if you&apos;re looking get into course creation. Luckily, Erica is here to tell us about what pitfalls to avoid when creating your course, and how to keep your students engaged throughout the entire process.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode79'>Episode 79 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></div><div>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.<br/><br/></div>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>#0079 <strong>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/><br/></strong><br/></div><ol><li> Biggest reasons why the students taking your courses don’t finish them.</li><li>3 things you can do to keep your students engaged to the end of your course.</li><li>Importance of tracking engagement data with your courses and how it can help.</li></ol><div><br/></div><div>Erica Nash went from high school teacher to course creator, and more specifically, helping other course creators develop the best courses possible.<br/><br/>Majority of people who purchase online courses won&apos;t finish them. That&apos;s not a very good sign if you&apos;re looking get into course creation. Luckily, Erica is here to tell us about what pitfalls to avoid when creating your course, and how to keep your students engaged throughout the entire process.<br/><br/>Are you ready to start your own podcast? <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a> to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode79'>Episode 79 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/></div><div>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.<br/><br/></div>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>078: Why Podcasting Needs to be a Part of Your Strategy for 2022</itunes:title>
    <title>078: Why Podcasting Needs to be a Part of Your Strategy for 2022</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0078 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Benefits of making podcasting a part of your strategy in 2022.Reasons you should be guest podcasting (even if you're a podcast host), and how it will help you grow your brand and business.A new LIMITED opportunity to get your podcast launched in 4-weeks in 2022.  It's no lie that I've fallen in love with podcasting. From being an avid podcast listener, to launching my own show back in 2020, the entire medium has completely changed my life and the direction I...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0078 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Benefits of making podcasting a part of your strategy in 2022.</li><li>Reasons you should be guest podcasting (even if you&apos;re a podcast host), and how it will help you grow your brand and business.</li><li>A new LIMITED opportunity to get your podcast launched in 4-weeks in 2022.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>It&apos;s no lie that I&apos;ve fallen in love with podcasting. From being an avid podcast listener, to launching my own show back in 2020, the entire medium has completely changed my life and the direction I want to take my business.<br/><br/>Regardless if you are coming at podcasting from the side of a podcast host or you&apos;d prefer to come in as a podcast guest, podcasting CAN help gain more exposure for your business or brand and help you build better connections with you audience and other experts in your industry.<br/><br/>If you want to start you own podcast in 2022: <a href='https://calendly.com/ninefivefree/podcast-launch-pad'>Book a Call with Nick</a><br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode78'>Episode 78 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0077 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> How to launch and start building traction in the peer to peer and economy sharing space</li><li>The importance of not getting hung up on the tiny details - focusing on the big picture and getting feedback early</li><li>How vital it is to have boots on the ground and build a brand around your peer to peer business</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Hannah Pobar went from renting out rooms in her own apartment to content creators (and making thousands of dollars), to building a business that allows others to do the same with her business, Home Studio List.<br/><br/>In the episode, Hannah breaks down how she was able to build and grow her business, and give us the secrets to how she was able to build traction in this tricky peer to peer / sharing economy space.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode77'>Episode 77 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>076: Getting the Most out of Marketing Research by Asking the Right Questions [Annie Singer]</itunes:title>
    <title>076: Getting the Most out of Marketing Research by Asking the Right Questions [Annie Singer]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0076 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Finding the right people to talk to when conducting marketing research (even if you don't have an audience yet).Why asking the wrong questions is wasting you and your audience's time.How to start asking the right questions that will actually benefit your business.  With a master's degree and having spent much of her 9-5 work in the field, Annie Singer is an all-around expert in all things marketing research.  After spending several years in the corporate wor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0076 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Finding the right people to talk to when conducting marketing research (even if you don&apos;t have an audience yet).</li><li>Why asking the wrong questions is wasting you and your audience&apos;s time.</li><li>How to start asking the right questions that will actually benefit your business.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>With a master&apos;s degree and having spent much of her 9-5 work in the field, <b>Annie Singer</b> is an all-around expert in all things marketing research.<br/><br/>After spending several years in the corporate world, Annie decided it was time to take her own leap into online business, develop something of her own, and solve a problem tied to a passion of hers.<br/><br/>In order to find the right solution, discover and build relationships with her audience, and finally launch the business, marketing research played a large role in Annie&apos;s strategy. Today, Annie is here to share her wealth of knowledge on the topic, and help you stop wasting time, and start asking the right questions so you can build and grow your business.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode76'>Episode 76 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0076 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Finding the right people to talk to when conducting marketing research (even if you don&apos;t have an audience yet).</li><li>Why asking the wrong questions is wasting you and your audience&apos;s time.</li><li>How to start asking the right questions that will actually benefit your business.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>With a master&apos;s degree and having spent much of her 9-5 work in the field, <b>Annie Singer</b> is an all-around expert in all things marketing research.<br/><br/>After spending several years in the corporate world, Annie decided it was time to take her own leap into online business, develop something of her own, and solve a problem tied to a passion of hers.<br/><br/>In order to find the right solution, discover and build relationships with her audience, and finally launch the business, marketing research played a large role in Annie&apos;s strategy. Today, Annie is here to share her wealth of knowledge on the topic, and help you stop wasting time, and start asking the right questions so you can build and grow your business.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode76'>Episode 76 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>075: Make Your Money Make More Money: An Introduction to Rental Real Estate Investing [Michael Dominguez]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0075 Top 3 Key Takeaways:    Is now still a good time to get started with investment real estate? What is House Hacking and why it might be the most affordable (and realistic) way to get started  3 Factors for determining where to buy your first investment rental property   Real estate investing can be intimidating. Especially when you feel like you know nothing about it.   So joining me on the show today is Michael Dominguez, who's here to share what he's learned ov...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0075 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li> Is now still a good time to get started with investment real estate?</li><li> What is House Hacking and why it might be the most affordable (and realistic) way to get started </li><li> 3 Factors for determining where to buy your first investment rental property </li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Real estate investing can be intimidating. Especially when you feel like you know nothing about it. <br/><br/>So joining me on the show today is Michael Dominguez, who&apos;s here to share what he&apos;s learned over the past decade about real estate investing, the very thing that allowed him to become an &quot;Armchair Real Estate Millionaire.&quot;<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode75'>Episode 75 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>074: Launching Your First High-Ticket Mastermind ($5k-$10k+) [Chris Williams]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0074 Top 3 Key Takeaways:   Why high-ticket masterminds are so much better than running an online courseHow to come with the idea for your own mastermindWhat kind of content should you be creating for your mastermind  Wouldn't it be nice to sell tickets to your group coaching program north of $5k-$10k!? In today's episode, Chris Williams of Group Coach Nation is spilling the secrets to doing this.  Chris and his company help people just like you find what they are an expert in and develop th...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0074 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Why high-ticket masterminds are so much better than running an online course</li><li>How to come with the idea for your own mastermind</li><li>What kind of content should you be creating for your mastermind</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Wouldn&apos;t it be nice to sell tickets to your group coaching program north of $5k-$10k!? In today&apos;s episode, Chris Williams of Group Coach Nation is spilling the secrets to doing this.<br/><br/>Chris and his company help people <em>just like you</em> find what they are an expert in and develop their own high-ticket mastermind programs. If you&apos;re ready to stop selling $40 courses or eguides on Gumroad, and ready to dive into the world of high-ticket group coaching, you&apos;re going to want to tune into this episode.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode74'>Episode 74 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>073: 3 Reasons People Leave Your Website and 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Them There [Joey Donovan Guido]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0073 Top 3 Key Takeaways:   How to optimize your website for conversions and improve the user experience (UX)3 Reasons why people might be leaving your site3 Magic questions to ask yourself when putting your webpages together that will help keep them on your site  Today we are sitting down with Joey Donovan Guido of CuppaSEO. Joey has been in the web design space for many years, and helps clients not only gain more website traffic, but also converting that traffic into customers.  You'll wan...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0073 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>How to optimize your website for conversions and improve the user experience (UX)</li><li>3 Reasons why people might be leaving your site</li><li>3 Magic questions to ask yourself when putting your webpages together that will help keep them on your site</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Today we are sitting down with Joey Donovan Guido of CuppaSEO. Joey has been in the web design space for many years, and helps clients not only gain more website traffic, but also converting that traffic into customers.<br/><br/>You&apos;ll want to take notes in this episode because Joey is going to uncover why you may not be keeping your website visitors and converting them into customers, and what you can do to change that.<br/><br/>And if you&apos;re not a big note-taker, don&apos;t worry. Click the link below to visit the show notes page.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode73'>Episode 73 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0072 Top 3 Key Takeaways:   Why your business will suck if you don't find a way to make it fun.What is *Purposeful Collision* and how can it help build the future you WANT for your business.Why you need to unlearn 90% of what you already know to be successful in your business.  Today's guest, Dr. Travis Fox has quite the resume under his belt. From actor to director, motivational speak to professional golf coach, Dr. Fox as accomplished a lot. His most recent success coming from his mobile a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0072 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Why your business will suck if you don&apos;t find a way to make it fun.</li><li>What is *Purposeful Collision* and how can it help build the future you WANT for your business.</li><li>Why you need to unlearn 90% of what you already know to be successful in your business.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Today&apos;s guest, Dr. Travis Fox has quite the resume under his belt. From actor to director, motivational speak to professional golf coach, Dr. Fox as accomplished a lot. His most recent success coming from his mobile app (which is so much more than just an app), The Ultimate Business Quest. <br/><br/>One of the biggest takeaways from all the success: keeping it <b>fun</b> and making the act of growing our businesses <b>an adventure</b>.<br/><br/>Throughout the interview we&apos;ll be talking with Dr. Travis Fox about how our current mindset with this extreme &quot;hustle&quot; mentality is sending us down a path to burn out and hating what we do.<br/><br/>So sit back, tune in, and let&apos;s go on an adventure together.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode72'>Episode 72 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0072 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:<br/></b><br/></p><ol><li>Why your business will suck if you don&apos;t find a way to make it fun.</li><li>What is *Purposeful Collision* and how can it help build the future you WANT for your business.</li><li>Why you need to unlearn 90% of what you already know to be successful in your business.</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>Today&apos;s guest, Dr. Travis Fox has quite the resume under his belt. From actor to director, motivational speak to professional golf coach, Dr. Fox as accomplished a lot. His most recent success coming from his mobile app (which is so much more than just an app), The Ultimate Business Quest. <br/><br/>One of the biggest takeaways from all the success: keeping it <b>fun</b> and making the act of growing our businesses <b>an adventure</b>.<br/><br/>Throughout the interview we&apos;ll be talking with Dr. Travis Fox about how our current mindset with this extreme &quot;hustle&quot; mentality is sending us down a path to burn out and hating what we do.<br/><br/>So sit back, tune in, and let&apos;s go on an adventure together.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode72'>Episode 72 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>071: Understanding HOW You Think and RETRAINING Your Mindset Towards Success [Ken Attard]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0071 Top 3 Key Takeaways: What is the ARC Method and how can it help TRANSFORM your mindset.Learn how to better understand your own thinking process.The power of taking a step back and slowing down.Joining me today on the podcast is Ken Attard of Mindset Malta. Ken works with entrepreneurs to help them shift their mindset towards abundance, lead highly successful businesses, and save more time in the process.  Throughout the interview, we dive into our own minds and figure out what makes us ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0071 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is the ARC Method and how can it help TRANSFORM your mindset.</li><li>Learn how to better understand your own thinking process.</li><li>The power of taking a step back and slowing down.</li></ol><p>Joining me today on the podcast is Ken Attard of Mindset Malta. Ken works with entrepreneurs to help them shift their mindset towards abundance, lead highly successful businesses, and save more time in the process.<br/><br/>Throughout the interview, we dive into our own minds and figure out what makes us think the way we do, and how we can transform our mindset into something that benefits us and our businesses as opposed to working against us.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode71'>Episode 71 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0071 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is the ARC Method and how can it help TRANSFORM your mindset.</li><li>Learn how to better understand your own thinking process.</li><li>The power of taking a step back and slowing down.</li></ol><p>Joining me today on the podcast is Ken Attard of Mindset Malta. Ken works with entrepreneurs to help them shift their mindset towards abundance, lead highly successful businesses, and save more time in the process.<br/><br/>Throughout the interview, we dive into our own minds and figure out what makes us think the way we do, and how we can transform our mindset into something that benefits us and our businesses as opposed to working against us.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode71'>Episode 71 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>070: The Way You&#39;re Managing Your Finances Might Be Crumbling Your Business [Dorothy Kolb]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0070 Top 3 Key Takeaways: Why we are de-valuing ourselves in our businesses, and shifting that mindset to make more money in our businessThe biggest financial mistake you're likely making in your businessThe Importance of cash reserves (or an emergency fund) for your businessManaging our business financials can become stressful, very quickly. In the episode we are talking with Dorothy Kolb of DKEast, who helps small to medium sized business devise a financial strategy to ultimately help...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0070 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Why we are de-valuing ourselves in our businesses, and shifting that mindset to make more money in our business</li><li>The biggest financial mistake you&apos;re likely making in your business</li><li>The Importance of cash reserves (or an <em>emergency fund</em>) for your business</li></ol><p>Managing our business financials can become stressful, very quickly. In the episode we are talking with <b>Dorothy Kolb of DKEast,</b> who helps small to medium sized business devise a financial strategy to ultimately help their business grow. <br/><br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode70'>Episode 70 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0070 <b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Why we are de-valuing ourselves in our businesses, and shifting that mindset to make more money in our business</li><li>The biggest financial mistake you&apos;re likely making in your business</li><li>The Importance of cash reserves (or an <em>emergency fund</em>) for your business</li></ol><p>Managing our business financials can become stressful, very quickly. In the episode we are talking with <b>Dorothy Kolb of DKEast,</b> who helps small to medium sized business devise a financial strategy to ultimately help their business grow. <br/><br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode70'>Episode 70 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>069: Your Podcast WILL NOT Make Money with Sponsorships: Ways to Actually Grow and Monetize Your Podcast [Melissa Guller]</itunes:title>
    <title>069: Your Podcast WILL NOT Make Money with Sponsorships: Ways to Actually Grow and Monetize Your Podcast [Melissa Guller]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0069 Let's debunk a few podcasting myths real quick...  Myth #1: Sponsorships are the holy grail of monetizing a podcast.  FALSE.  Myth #2: You need a large audience to monetize your podcast.  FALSE  In this interview with Melissa Guller, we are talking about both growing a podcast audience and monetizing your podcast. Believe it or not, you don't need a large audience to make money from your podcast AND sponsorships aren't going to make you rich and quit your day job.  Melissa is a podcaste...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0069 Let&apos;s debunk a few podcasting myths real quick...<br/><br/><b>Myth #1:</b> Sponsorships are the holy grail of monetizing a podcast.<br/><br/>FALSE.<br/><br/><b>Myth #2:</b> You need a large audience to monetize your podcast.<br/><br/>FALSE<br/><br/>In this interview with Melissa Guller, we are talking about both growing a podcast audience and monetizing your podcast. Believe it or not, you don&apos;t need a large audience to make money from your podcast AND sponsorships aren&apos;t going to make you rich and quit your day job.<br/><br/>Melissa is a podcaster and course creator (helping others start and grow their own podcasts) with her business Wit &amp; Wire and today she&apos;s here to help debunk a few of these podcasting myths and tell us what we ACTUALLY should be doing to grow and monetize our shows.<br/><br/><br/></p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is the difference between an <em>owned</em> audience and an <em>earned</em> audience - and what you should be most focused on to grow you podcast.</li><li>Ways to actually grow your show - and a few platforms to help you with that.</li><li>How to start monetizing your podcast when you don&apos;t already get thousands of downloads per episode each month.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode69'>Episode 69 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0069 Let&apos;s debunk a few podcasting myths real quick...<br/><br/><b>Myth #1:</b> Sponsorships are the holy grail of monetizing a podcast.<br/><br/>FALSE.<br/><br/><b>Myth #2:</b> You need a large audience to monetize your podcast.<br/><br/>FALSE<br/><br/>In this interview with Melissa Guller, we are talking about both growing a podcast audience and monetizing your podcast. Believe it or not, you don&apos;t need a large audience to make money from your podcast AND sponsorships aren&apos;t going to make you rich and quit your day job.<br/><br/>Melissa is a podcaster and course creator (helping others start and grow their own podcasts) with her business Wit &amp; Wire and today she&apos;s here to help debunk a few of these podcasting myths and tell us what we ACTUALLY should be doing to grow and monetize our shows.<br/><br/><br/></p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is the difference between an <em>owned</em> audience and an <em>earned</em> audience - and what you should be most focused on to grow you podcast.</li><li>Ways to actually grow your show - and a few platforms to help you with that.</li><li>How to start monetizing your podcast when you don&apos;t already get thousands of downloads per episode each month.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode69'>Episode 69 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>068: Staying Productive and Motivated Even When You Want to Give Up</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0068 What if I told you that 20 minutes per day was all you needed to be successful?  Shiny object syndrome, lack of motivation to start your day, constantly missing your goals or deadlines. All these things are hurting your progress and blocking you from success.  These are all very real issues that I have faced since launching Nine-Five to Freedom.  If you have experienced any of these feelings of overwhelm or anxiety, you have come to the right place because I think I have finally cracked...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0068 What if I told you that 20 minutes per day was all you needed to be successful?<br/><br/>Shiny object syndrome, lack of motivation to start your day, constantly missing your goals or deadlines. All these things are hurting your progress and blocking you from success.<br/><br/>These are all very real issues that I have faced since launching Nine-Five to Freedom.<br/><br/>If you have experienced any of these feelings of overwhelm or anxiety, you have come to the right place because I think I have finally cracked the code to staying motivated and productive.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Why your productivity and motivation is lacking</li><li>How setting goals the RIGHT WAY can set you up for almost guaranteed success</li><li>Time-Block scheduling and how THIS strategy might just be the thing you need to accomplish all your goals and stay motivated</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode68'>Episode 68 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0068 What if I told you that 20 minutes per day was all you needed to be successful?<br/><br/>Shiny object syndrome, lack of motivation to start your day, constantly missing your goals or deadlines. All these things are hurting your progress and blocking you from success.<br/><br/>These are all very real issues that I have faced since launching Nine-Five to Freedom.<br/><br/>If you have experienced any of these feelings of overwhelm or anxiety, you have come to the right place because I think I have finally cracked the code to staying motivated and productive.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Why your productivity and motivation is lacking</li><li>How setting goals the RIGHT WAY can set you up for almost guaranteed success</li><li>Time-Block scheduling and how THIS strategy might just be the thing you need to accomplish all your goals and stay motivated</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode68'>Episode 68 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>REPLAY: The Secret to Blogging Success No One is Telling You [Ryan Biddulph]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[During last week's episode, I promised a solo episode to discuss productivity and the big "hack" I found to improve my own. Unfortunately, I have been feeling under the weather and have been unable to record and prepare the episode for you this week.  INSTEAD, I'm reposting one of the most popular episodes to-date with Ryan Biddulph (probably one of the most genuine and best bloggers I know).  The original episode aired way back in August of 2020 (Episode 8). Over 1 year ago!  In the episode,...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During last week&apos;s episode, I promised a solo episode to discuss <em>productivity</em> and the big &quot;hack&quot; I found to improve my own. Unfortunately, I have been feeling under the weather and have been unable to record and prepare the episode for you this week.<br/><br/>INSTEAD, I&apos;m reposting one of <b><em>the most popular episodes to-date</em></b> with Ryan Biddulph (probably one of the most genuine and best bloggers I know).<br/><br/>The original episode aired way back in August of 2020 (Episode 8). Over 1 year ago!<br/><br/>In the episode, Ryan shares how he has been able to build a highly successful blog and gain the respect of other people, brands, and websites in the process.<br/><br/>If you&apos;re looking to take your blogging and content creation game up a notch, you definitely don&apos;t want to miss out on the advice Ryan gives in this episode.<br/><br/>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode8'>Episode 67 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>066: How to Balance Your 9-5 Job While Building a Business or Side Hustle [Andres Moran]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0066 Most of us aren't going to be able to simply leave behind our 9-5 jobs and dive right into our own businesses - sorry, but it's just not that realistic.  For many of us, building a business is something we'll need to be doing on the side of our day job / 9-5.  Andres Moran, is today's guest and he's here to share his stories and experience of building MULTIPLE business all while working his 9-5 job.   This can be tricky waters to navigate so that is why Andres is here to help give ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0066 Most of us aren&apos;t going to be able to simply leave behind our 9-5 jobs and dive right into our own businesses - <em>sorry, but it&apos;s just not that realistic</em>.<br/><br/>For many of us, building a business is something we&apos;ll need to be doing on the side of our day job / 9-5.<br/><br/>Andres Moran, is today&apos;s guest and he&apos;s here to share his stories and experience of building MULTIPLE business all while working his 9-5 job. <br/><br/>This can be tricky waters to navigate so that is why Andres is here to help give you the best chance of building your business while NOT sacrificing your personal and professional lives in the process.</p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Can you realistically balance your 9-5 while building your business</li><li>How to build your business while still respecting your current employer</li><li>Why you should be thinking about your businesses &quot;Exit Strategy&quot; from the beginning</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode66'>Episode 66 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0065 What does it take to start and run your own SaaS (Software as as Service) business?  How do you build an audience?  How do you know your software is one that your audience will want?  The last thing you want to do is pump a ton of time and effort into something your ideal client doesn't want.  Today, we are chatting with Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder of SalesFlare, about how they managed to plan, build, launch, and grow their own CRM software.  Throughout the episode, Jeroen shares some o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0065 What does it take to start and run your own SaaS (Software as as Service) business?<br/><br/>How do you build an audience?<br/><br/>How do you know your software is one that your audience will want?<br/><br/>The last thing you want to do is pump a ton of time and effort into something your ideal client doesn&apos;t want.<br/><br/>Today, we are chatting with Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder of SalesFlare, about how they managed to plan, build, launch, and grow their own CRM software.<br/><br/>Throughout the episode, Jeroen shares some of the mistakes they made early on (so you can avoid them yourself), and talks with us about how to effectively and efficiently build our own SaaS company from scratch.</p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is means to build a minimum viable product and what that looks like in the SaaS world</li><li>Better understanding of how to get your first feedback and possibly first customers for your SaaS business</li><li>How to expand your network and potential customers beyond your immediate circle</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode65'>Episode 65 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0065 What does it take to start and run your own SaaS (Software as as Service) business?<br/><br/>How do you build an audience?<br/><br/>How do you know your software is one that your audience will want?<br/><br/>The last thing you want to do is pump a ton of time and effort into something your ideal client doesn&apos;t want.<br/><br/>Today, we are chatting with Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder of SalesFlare, about how they managed to plan, build, launch, and grow their own CRM software.<br/><br/>Throughout the episode, Jeroen shares some of the mistakes they made early on (so you can avoid them yourself), and talks with us about how to effectively and efficiently build our own SaaS company from scratch.</p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>What is means to build a minimum viable product and what that looks like in the SaaS world</li><li>Better understanding of how to get your first feedback and possibly first customers for your SaaS business</li><li>How to expand your network and potential customers beyond your immediate circle</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode65'>Episode 65 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0064 Are you guilty of shiny object syndrome? Do you find yourself taking on new projects before you've finished the last one you started  Well this is the episode for you!  Today we are talking with David Wood of Focus.CEO about how to avoid "The Dip" or "Valley of Despair" that so we can stay more focused and come into the extraordinary entrepreneurs and people that we all are. Top 3 Key Takeaways: Determine when to the stay the course vs moving on to the next thingWhat is "The Dip" or "Va...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0064 Are you guilty of <em>shiny object syndrome</em>?</p><p>Do you find yourself taking on new projects before you&apos;ve finished the last one you started<br/><br/>Well this is the episode for you!<br/><br/>Today we are talking with <b>David Wood of Focus.CEO</b> about how to avoid &quot;The Dip&quot; or &quot;Valley of Despair&quot; that so we can stay more focused and come into the extraordinary entrepreneurs and people that we all are.</p><p><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>Determine when to the stay the course vs moving on to the next thing</li><li>What is &quot;The Dip&quot; or &quot;Valley of Despair&quot; and how to recognize it BEFORE you begin your next project</li><li>How to generate possibilities in your life to make you unstoppable</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode64'>Episode 64 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>063: Maintaining Your Mental Health While Running a Business [Kathryn Burmeister]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0063 What would happen to your business if you weren't there?  For most, it would cease to exist. That is why we need to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.  To talk with us on the mental health side of things is Kathryn Burmeister. Kathryn currently owns her own law firm, personal brand, and recently wrote a book, Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo.  Today, Kathryn shares some very personal stories and struggles that she has faced over the years an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0063 What would happen to your business if you weren&apos;t there?<br/><br/>For most, it would cease to exist. That is why we need to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.<br/><br/>To talk with us on the mental health side of things is Kathryn Burmeister. Kathryn currently owns her own law firm, personal brand, and recently wrote a book, <em>Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo</em>.<br/><br/>Today, Kathryn shares some very personal stories and struggles that she has faced over the years and how she has managed to pull herself out of what she calls her &quot;rock bottom.&quot;<br/><br/><em>&quot;You don&apos;t need to reach that rock bottom before you start taking action.&quot;</em></p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Managing the idea of work-life balance - <em>is it possible?</em></li><li>The importance of being proactive about your mental health as business owners (or 9-5&apos;ers)</li><li>Understanding your Mission, Vision, and Values and how this will help you succeed in your own business.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode63'>Episode 63 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0063 What would happen to your business if you weren&apos;t there?<br/><br/>For most, it would cease to exist. That is why we need to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.<br/><br/>To talk with us on the mental health side of things is Kathryn Burmeister. Kathryn currently owns her own law firm, personal brand, and recently wrote a book, <em>Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo</em>.<br/><br/>Today, Kathryn shares some very personal stories and struggles that she has faced over the years and how she has managed to pull herself out of what she calls her &quot;rock bottom.&quot;<br/><br/><em>&quot;You don&apos;t need to reach that rock bottom before you start taking action.&quot;</em></p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Managing the idea of work-life balance - <em>is it possible?</em></li><li>The importance of being proactive about your mental health as business owners (or 9-5&apos;ers)</li><li>Understanding your Mission, Vision, and Values and how this will help you succeed in your own business.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode63'>Episode 63 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0062 Alex Sanfilippo is today's guest and he's here to share his incredible journey from entrepreneurship, to 15 years working a 9-5, and back to entrepreneurship again with his own SaaS company, PodMatch.  Alex's experience alone comes with some amazing stories and lessons that we can all take something away from - and likely what you're most interested in, starting/growing your own business.  Since launching PodMatch, Alex and his team have amassed nearly 20,000 happy users, and in the int...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0062 Alex Sanfilippo is today&apos;s guest and he&apos;s here to share his incredible journey from entrepreneurship, to 15 years working a 9-5, and back to entrepreneurship again with his own SaaS company, PodMatch.<br/><br/>Alex&apos;s experience alone comes with some amazing stories and lessons that we can all take something away from - and likely what you&apos;re most interested in, starting/growing your own business.<br/><br/>Since launching PodMatch, Alex and his team have amassed nearly 20,000 happy users, and in the interview, he shares what has gotten him and PodMatch to this point.</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>1 Major tip for staying focused on the current task and avoiding shiny object syndrome</li><li>Why you should be focusing on problems before ideas</li><li>How the secret to scaling your business is actually by doing the things that don&apos;t scale (and what that means)</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode62'>Episode 62 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0061 You want to get your own business started, but you don't know where to start.  START HERE!  In today's episode we are chatting with business coach and entrepreneur, Sandra Francisco about this exact topic.  After making the tough decision to leave behind her successful position in the corporate world, Sandra now focuses on helping other aspiring entrepreneurs and business build the businesses of their dreams. Top 3 Key Takeaways: How to start a business from scratch - "Where do I even b...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0061 You want to get your own business started, but you don&apos;t know where to start.<br/><br/>START HERE!<br/><br/>In today&apos;s episode we are chatting with business coach and entrepreneur, Sandra Francisco about this exact topic.<br/><br/>After making the tough decision to leave behind her successful position in the corporate world, Sandra now focuses on helping other aspiring entrepreneurs and business build the businesses of their dreams.</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>How to start a business from scratch - &quot;Where do I even begin?&quot;</li><li>The 4 Stage of Business - And how to navigate them</li><li>The biggest new business &quot;no-no&quot; to avoid when getting started</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode61'>Episode 61 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0059 Do you have a financial plan for leaving behind your 9-5?  What financial mistakes do entrepreneurs make BEFORE they even get started?  Today we are talking with Parker Stevenson, Co-Owner of Evolved Finance, and he is here to discuss the topic of money with us. Many of the things Parker brings up in this episode aren't talked about too often, and many business owners get off to a rocky start because of it. Top 3 Key Takeaways: What things to look for financially BEFORE starting your bu...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0059 Do you have a financial plan for leaving behind your 9-5?<br/><br/>What financial mistakes do entrepreneurs make BEFORE they even get started?<br/><br/>Today we are talking with Parker Stevenson, Co-Owner of Evolved Finance, and he is here to discuss the topic of money with us. Many of the things Parker brings up in this episode aren&apos;t talked about too often, and many business owners get off to a rocky start because of it.</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>What things to look for financially BEFORE starting your business</li><li>Financial clues to pay attention to once you&apos;ve launched your business</li><li>Biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to managing their business and personal finances</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode59'>Episode 59 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>058: Stop Letting Social Media Networks Control Your Business [Juliana Meyer]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0058 Who is in control of your business?   You? Or social media networks?  If you are currently growing your business on social media and have neglected building a website to this point, you have NO CONTROL over your own business.  That's right. At any moment, social media networks can remove you from the picture without warning.  That is why we are talking with Juliana Meyer, Founder of SupaPass, about the importance of building your own platform (AKA a website). The best part of all? ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0058 Who is in control of your business? <br/><br/>You? Or social media networks?<br/><br/>If you are currently growing your business on social media and have neglected building a website to this point, you have NO CONTROL over your own business.<br/><br/>That&apos;s right. At any moment, social media networks can remove you from the picture without warning.<br/><br/>That is why we are talking with Juliana Meyer, Founder of SupaPass, about the importance of building your own platform (AKA a website). The best part of all? - SupaPass make it SUPER EASY!</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Why it&apos;s important to be building your business OFF social media</li><li>How to stop treating your website like a &quot;train station&quot; - constantly sending people to other platforms and networks (and how SupaPass can help with this)</li><li>Why you need a website for your business (and/or podcast!)</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode58'>Episode 58 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>057: Firing Yourself from Your Own Business [Max Borges]</title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0057 How are you reinvesting money back into your business?<br/><br/>Have you thought about putting some of that money into hiring a full-time or part-time employee?<br/><br/>Well regardless if you have been running your business for a while or you&apos;re just in the early stages, today&apos;s guest might just convince you to consider hiring sooner rather than later.<br/><br/>Max Borges is runs a multi-million dollar marketing agency and one of the main reasons that he&apos;s been able to grow and scale to where he&apos;s at is because he hires for his weaknesses. <br/><br/>From very early on, Max realized that if he hired someone to take care of tasks that he doesn&apos;t have time for, is no good at, or just doesn&apos;t like doing, he was able to put more effort into doing the things that actually grow a business - and he did!</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Why hiring employees could be one of the best investments you make into your business</li><li>How running preliminary tests for your business can help validate ideas and weed out potential problems with little money invested</li><li>How niching down can separate you from competition and help you scale more than you could ever imagine</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode57'>Episode 57 Show Notes</a>.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>056: Connecting with Your Audience Through Story Telling [Sabine Kvenberg]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0056 Let's talk story-telling.  It's a crucial aspect of any marketing plan (assuming you want to grow an actual audience).  Sabine Kvenberg is today's guest and she helps entrepreneurs and creators get more comfortable on camera. Part of this process, is learning how to tell stories that can resonate with the audience you're hoping to serve.  Like most episodes, we touch on several different aspects that can help you throughout various stages of your business journey, but today's main focus...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>055: How to Bring Free Traffic to Your Digital Products [Steve Wiideman]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0055 How are you going to bring more traffic to your digital products or offerings?  Paying for ads is one route, but then you're PAYING to become visible to your audience. And if you don't know what you're doing when it comes to running ads, you'll only be wasting money.  Instead, let's learn how to drive free traffic to our website. That's where SEO (Search Engine Optimization) comes into play.  Today's guest is an expert in all things SEO. SEO Steve, or Steve Wiideman has worked with many...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0055 How are you going to bring more traffic to your digital products or offerings?<br/><br/>Paying for ads is one route, but then you&apos;re PAYING to become visible to your audience. And if you don&apos;t know what you&apos;re doing when it comes to running ads, you&apos;ll only be wasting money.<br/><br/>Instead, let&apos;s learn how to drive free traffic to our website. That&apos;s where SEO (Search Engine Optimization) comes into play.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest is an expert in all things SEO. SEO Steve, or Steve Wiideman has worked with many big brands and names that you&apos;d be familiar with like Sketchers, Applebees, and Disney, and has helped play a big role in developing their SEO strategies.<br/><br/>In this episode, we&apos;ll be diving deep into SEO with a lot of really great tips no matter if you&apos;re just starting out, or already have an SEO background or experience.<br/><br/><b>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</b></p><ol><li>How to create relevant content for the keywords you&apos;re wanting to rank for</li><li>Getting backlinks (without paying sketchy people for them)</li><li>What user-behavior signals are and how to create a great user-experience for your website visitors</li></ol><p><br/></p><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode55'>Episode 55 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0054 From starting a social media agency while in school to building a social media platform to help agencies and teams be more efficient with social media marketing, the Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Xenia Muntean is here to share what she has learned and help us get a better grasp on our social media marketing efforts.<br/><br/>Throughout the episode Xenia shares the story of starting a building Planable, which by itself would make for a valuable episode.<br/><br/>But today, Xenia is also going to help us use our social media to accomplish the goals we have for our business.<br/><br/>Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode. Xenia is giving all the listeners of the Nine-Five Podcast a special discount to her platform, Planable.<br/><br/>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>How to validate your business (and how to not let perfectionism get in the way)</li><li>Creating a social media strategy that can <em>actually</em> help grow your business</li><li>Biggest mistake most social media marketers make when trying to tackle social media</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode54'>Episode 54 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0053 How important is personal branding?  Well, how important is it for you to leave behind a legacy?  It's THAT important. And it's exactly what serial entrepreneur, Jeff Lopes, intends to do.  Aside from the incredible stories and successes that Jeff shares throughout the episode, his tips for networking and growing a personal brand are incredible.  Top 3 Key Takeaways: How personal branding can propel everything else that you do in businessWhy networking is so important for building a per...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0053 How important is personal branding?<br/><br/>Well, how important is it for you to leave behind a legacy?<br/><br/>It&apos;s THAT important. And it&apos;s exactly what serial entrepreneur, Jeff Lopes, intends to do.<br/><br/>Aside from the incredible stories and successes that Jeff shares throughout the episode, his tips for networking and growing a personal brand are incredible.<br/><br/>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>How personal branding can propel everything else that you do in business</li><li>Why networking is so important for building a personal brand</li><li>Tips for using Instagram to get the conversation started and begin building relationships with more people</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode53'>Episode 53 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>052: The Entrepreneur Who Talks to His Money: Building a Better Money Mindset [Joe Burns]</itunes:title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0052 Let&apos;s get you talking to your money.<br/><br/>Yes, I literally mean talking to your money.<br/><br/>Money Master, Joe Burns does exactly that, and teaches his clients to do the same. Joe helps people build a stronger relationship with their money to ultimately make more of it and keep more of it as well.<br/><br/>And he&apos;s here to help all of you do the same as well.<br/><br/>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Why talking to your money might help you build a better relationship with it</li><li>Success stories of people who have grown exponentially after getting the money mindset right</li><li>Why having that goal of 6-figures isn&apos;t the best place to start</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode52'>Episode 52 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>051: Building Your Customer Avatar and How John Lee Dumas Almost Gave Up on Entrepreneurs on Fire [John Lee Dumas]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0051 What if John Lee Dumas gave up on the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast too early?   It never would have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.JLD wouldn't currently have over 1 million active monthly listeners.And much of the Entrepreneurs on Fire brand just wouldn't be what is it today.But he didn't give up too early. He set himself up for success. And in his new book The Common Path to Uncommon Success, John outlines much of this journey from being young and scared to launch a dai...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0051 What if John Lee Dumas gave up on the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast too early?<br/><br/></p><ul><li>It never would have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.</li><li>JLD wouldn&apos;t currently have over 1 million active monthly listeners.</li><li>And much of the Entrepreneurs on Fire brand just wouldn&apos;t be what is it today.</li></ul><p>But he didn&apos;t give up too early. He set himself up for success. And in his new book The Common Path to Uncommon Success, John outlines much of this journey from being young and scared to launch a daily podcast, to become one of the most influential business podcasts in the world!<br/><br/>In this short episode, we are going to break down some major points the John makes in his new book.<br/><br/>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>How to start building a customer avatar</li><li>How to truly understand what your customer wants/need</li><li>How John Lee Dumas avoided giving up on his podcast too early</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode51'>Episode 51 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0051 What if John Lee Dumas gave up on the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast too early?<br/><br/></p><ul><li>It never would have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.</li><li>JLD wouldn&apos;t currently have over 1 million active monthly listeners.</li><li>And much of the Entrepreneurs on Fire brand just wouldn&apos;t be what is it today.</li></ul><p>But he didn&apos;t give up too early. He set himself up for success. And in his new book The Common Path to Uncommon Success, John outlines much of this journey from being young and scared to launch a daily podcast, to become one of the most influential business podcasts in the world!<br/><br/>In this short episode, we are going to break down some major points the John makes in his new book.<br/><br/>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>How to start building a customer avatar</li><li>How to truly understand what your customer wants/need</li><li>How John Lee Dumas avoided giving up on his podcast too early</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode51'>Episode 51 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>050: 5 Tips for Being a Consistent Content Creator, Why It Matters, and What&#39;s In Store for the Nine-Five Podcast</itunes:title>
    <title>050: 5 Tips for Being a Consistent Content Creator, Why It Matters, and What&#39;s In Store for the Nine-Five Podcast</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0050 What is one thing that all the "big guys" do (besides put out killer content)?  They put out that killer content CONSISTENTLY.  Being consistent in your content creation can be one of the most difficult things to do, trust me I know. But it is soo extremely important if you want to truly grow online.  That's why I'm going to be sharing some of the tips that I've picked up to help me go from a terribly INCONSISTENT blogger to CONSISTENT podcaster. Top 3 Key Takeaways: Why consistency tru...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0050 What is one thing that all the &quot;big guys&quot; do (besides put out killer content)?<br/><br/>They put out that killer content CONSISTENTLY.<br/><br/>Being consistent in your content creation can be one of the most difficult things to do, <em>trust me I know</em>. But it is soo extremely important if you want to truly grow online.<br/><br/>That&apos;s why I&apos;m going to be sharing some of the tips that I&apos;ve picked up to help me go from a terribly INCONSISTENT blogger to CONSISTENT podcaster.</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Why consistency truly matters for your brand.</li><li>5 Tips for producing content more consistently.</li><li>Big changes and news around the Nine-Five Podcast and Nine-Five to Freedom brand.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode50'>Episode 50 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0049 James Watson AKA The LinkedIn King has been helping entrepreneurs and business owners leverage LinkedIn to gain more clients and close more sales. Today, he is here to not only help us improve our effectiveness on LinkedIn, but the concepts and strategies James talks about will help you through all walks of your business. Top 3 Key Takeaways: Why your company's messaging is the foundation of your brand and without it, your brand will crumble.How to get off to a great start with prospect...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0049 James Watson AKA The LinkedIn King has been helping entrepreneurs and business owners leverage LinkedIn to gain more clients and close more sales.</p><p>Today, he is here to not only help us improve our effectiveness on LinkedIn, but the concepts and strategies James talks about will help you through all walks of your business.</p><p>Top 3 Key Takeaways:</p><ol><li>Why your company&apos;s messaging is the foundation of your brand and without it, your brand will crumble.</li><li>How to get off to a great start with prospective clients without sounding too generic and without coming off too &quot;salesy&quot;.</li><li>How you can incorporate Personalized Image Marketing (PMI) to wow your prospective clients, become more personal with your marketing efforts, and stand out against your competitors.</li></ol><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode49'>Episode 49 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0048 By now, everyone should be aware of just how important customer relationships are for success. Surprisingly, this is something that isn't put into practice very well, even by successful and growing businesses. Today, Shauna Armitage is here to break down her specialty, Relationship Marketing Funnels, to help us build a stronger connection, resonate with our audience better, and create raving fans of our business. To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0048 By now, everyone should be aware of just how important customer relationships are for success.</p><p>Surprisingly, this is something that isn&apos;t put into practice very well, even by successful and growing businesses.</p><p>Today, Shauna Armitage is here to break down her specialty, <b>Relationship Marketing Funnels</b>, to help us build a stronger connection, resonate with our audience better, and create raving fans of our business.</p><p>To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode48'>Episode 48 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0047 Have you been struggling to build your email list or putting it off?  Then this is the episode for you!  Angela Henderson been successful in two businesses now, and focuses on helping women take their ideas and skills, and turn them into successful, sustainable, and long-term businesses.  Throughout the episode we cover many different topics as it relates to growing a business, but our main focus today is about email marketing and growing an email list.  Angela shares strategies and tac...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0047 Have you been struggling to build your email list or putting it off?<br/><br/>Then this is the episode for you!<br/><br/>Angela Henderson been successful in two businesses now, and focuses on helping women take their ideas and skills, and turn them into successful, sustainable, and long-term businesses.<br/><br/>Throughout the episode we cover many different topics as it relates to growing a business, but our main focus today is about <b>email marketing and growing an email list.</b><br/><br/>Angela shares strategies and tactics that she uses to help her clients grow their email lists, build relationships with their audiences, and ultimately sell to their audiences through email marketing.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.</p><p>If you want to find out how to work with Angela or check out any of the tools or resources mentioned in this episode, visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode47'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>046: How Serving Others, Word of Mouth, and Podcasting Can Help You Grow Your Business [Joel Ward]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0046 Being able to run a business from a place of giving and because you want to truly make an impact on the world is an amazing thing. That is exactly what today's guest, Joel Ward, is all about. Joel is currently running several businesses and hosting his own podcast alongside his current 9-5 job. So you're probably thinking, if he has multiple businesses, why continue to work a 9-5? Well, Joel offers services to aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses who might not be able to afford some of...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0046 Being able to run a business from a place of giving and because you want to truly make an impact on the world is an amazing thing.</p><p>That is exactly what today&apos;s guest, Joel Ward, is all about.</p><p>Joel is currently running several businesses and hosting his own podcast alongside his current 9-5 job.</p><p>So you&apos;re probably thinking, if he has multiple businesses, why continue to work a 9-5?</p><p>Well, Joel offers services to aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses who might not be able to afford some of the extra costs associated with getting started. For this reason, Joel offers A LOT for very little in return.</p><p>His 9-5 job is what allows him to fund and continue coming from this place of giving, allowing others to pursue their own dreams of starting their own businesses.</p><p>Throughout this episode, you&apos;ll hear Joel talk about the benefits of running his business this way (it&apos;s not always about the money), and his experience of starting a podcast, which has helped bring even more customers and clients his way.</p><p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.</p><p>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode46'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0046 Being able to run a business from a place of giving and because you want to truly make an impact on the world is an amazing thing.</p><p>That is exactly what today&apos;s guest, Joel Ward, is all about.</p><p>Joel is currently running several businesses and hosting his own podcast alongside his current 9-5 job.</p><p>So you&apos;re probably thinking, if he has multiple businesses, why continue to work a 9-5?</p><p>Well, Joel offers services to aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses who might not be able to afford some of the extra costs associated with getting started. For this reason, Joel offers A LOT for very little in return.</p><p>His 9-5 job is what allows him to fund and continue coming from this place of giving, allowing others to pursue their own dreams of starting their own businesses.</p><p>Throughout this episode, you&apos;ll hear Joel talk about the benefits of running his business this way (it&apos;s not always about the money), and his experience of starting a podcast, which has helped bring even more customers and clients his way.</p><p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.</p><p>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode46'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>045: Starting an Online Business for Less than $100</itunes:title>
    <title>045: Starting an Online Business for Less than $100</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0045 It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to start your own online business. In many cases, all you really need is the cost of a domain and a website and you're able to get your business started. Today's guest, Sarah St. John runs her own business and brand, Frugelpreneur, on roughly $60/month and is here to talk with us about starting a business on a budget. In this episode, Sarah shares her experience in building her brand, what has led to the growth of her brand, and how YOU can get y...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0045 It doesn&apos;t have to cost an arm and a leg to start your own online business.</p><p>In many cases, all you really need is the cost of a domain and a website and you&apos;re able to get your business started.</p><p>Today&apos;s guest, Sarah St. John runs her own business and brand, Frugelpreneur, on roughly $60/month and is here to talk with us about starting a business <em>on a budget</em>.</p><p>In this episode, Sarah shares her experience in building her brand, what has led to the growth of her brand, and how YOU can get your own online business started for very cheap.</p><p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode45'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0045 It doesn&apos;t have to cost an arm and a leg to start your own online business.</p><p>In many cases, all you really need is the cost of a domain and a website and you&apos;re able to get your business started.</p><p>Today&apos;s guest, Sarah St. John runs her own business and brand, Frugelpreneur, on roughly $60/month and is here to talk with us about starting a business <em>on a budget</em>.</p><p>In this episode, Sarah shares her experience in building her brand, what has led to the growth of her brand, and how YOU can get your own online business started for very cheap.</p><p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode45'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>044: An Introduction to Real Estate Investing: Simple Passive Cashflow [Lane Kawaoka]</itunes:title>
    <title>044: An Introduction to Real Estate Investing: Simple Passive Cashflow [Lane Kawaoka]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0044 Have you ever thought about diving into real estate investing?  In today's episode we are chatting with Lane Kawaoka of Simple Passive Cashflow talking about how he started a rental real estate business, WHILE working a full-time job.  Lane breaks down the early steps for aspiring real estate investors, shares what to look for, where to find them, and how to decide if you're making the right investment.  After realizing that he was making more money from his rental real estate investmen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0044 Have you ever thought about diving into real estate investing?<br/><br/>In today&apos;s episode we are chatting with Lane Kawaoka of Simple Passive Cashflow talking about how he started a rental real estate business, WHILE working a full-time job.<br/><br/>Lane breaks down the early steps for aspiring real estate investors, shares what to look for, where to find them, and how to decide if you&apos;re making the right investment.<br/><br/>After realizing that he was making more money from his rental real estate investments than he was at his 6-figure engineering job, Lane decided to focus on Simple Passive Cashflow full-time. <br/><br/>Now, he focuses on helping others break out in the rental real estate business and is here to help us get started.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode44'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0044 Have you ever thought about diving into real estate investing?<br/><br/>In today&apos;s episode we are chatting with Lane Kawaoka of Simple Passive Cashflow talking about how he started a rental real estate business, WHILE working a full-time job.<br/><br/>Lane breaks down the early steps for aspiring real estate investors, shares what to look for, where to find them, and how to decide if you&apos;re making the right investment.<br/><br/>After realizing that he was making more money from his rental real estate investments than he was at his 6-figure engineering job, Lane decided to focus on Simple Passive Cashflow full-time. <br/><br/>Now, he focuses on helping others break out in the rental real estate business and is here to help us get started.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode44'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>043: How to Bounce Back Stronger After Failure [Megan Colleen Johnson]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0043 When is the last time you faced a failure in your personal or business life?  Sometimes those failures are tough to bounce back from.  Today's guest, Megan Colleen Johnson, is here to share her story of failure and triumph over those failures.  With a strong entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, Megan started her first business at age 15. Throughout her journey she has encountered a lot of failure, but it never stopped her from pushing forward and overcoming that failure.  Now, Megan h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0043 When is the last time you faced a failure in your personal or business life?<br/><br/>Sometimes those failures are tough to bounce back from.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest, Megan Colleen Johnson, is here to share her story of failure and triumph over those failures.<br/><br/>With a strong entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, Megan started her first business at age 15. Throughout her journey she has encountered a lot of failure, but it never stopped her from pushing forward and overcoming that failure.<br/><br/>Now, Megan helps others with the struggles she&apos;s worked through as a certified life coach.<br/><br/>Listen now to hear how Megan was able to overcome failure and how you can bounce back from your next failure stronger than before.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode43'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0043 When is the last time you faced a failure in your personal or business life?<br/><br/>Sometimes those failures are tough to bounce back from.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest, Megan Colleen Johnson, is here to share her story of failure and triumph over those failures.<br/><br/>With a strong entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, Megan started her first business at age 15. Throughout her journey she has encountered a lot of failure, but it never stopped her from pushing forward and overcoming that failure.<br/><br/>Now, Megan helps others with the struggles she&apos;s worked through as a certified life coach.<br/><br/>Listen now to hear how Megan was able to overcome failure and how you can bounce back from your next failure stronger than before.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode43'>Show Notes Page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>042: Making Sense of Personal and Business Finance | How to Separate Personal and Business Finances [Patrina Dixon]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0042 [BONUS] What happens with your money once it comes in?  Can you identify where it's all going?  One of the biggest struggles with running a business is handling the finances that come along with it. To help us figure out the world of finance we have Patrina Dixon.  After struggling with money early, Patrina knew she had to make a change in how she views money. Since then, Patrina has developed a strong relationship with money and is able to understand when and where her money is going. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0042 [BONUS] What happens with your money once it comes in?<br/><br/>Can you identify where it&apos;s all going?<br/><br/>One of the biggest struggles with running a business is handling the finances that come along with it. To help us figure out the world of finance we have Patrina Dixon.<br/><br/>After struggling with money early, Patrina knew she had to make a change in how she views money. Since then, Patrina has developed a strong relationship with money and is able to understand when and where her money is going.<br/><br/>Regardless if you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or work a typical 9-5 job, THIS is an interview you need to tune into.<br/><br/>Get a better handle on your money and set yourself up for long-term success.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast on iTunes</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode42'>Show Notes for this episode</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0042 [BONUS] What happens with your money once it comes in?<br/><br/>Can you identify where it&apos;s all going?<br/><br/>One of the biggest struggles with running a business is handling the finances that come along with it. To help us figure out the world of finance we have Patrina Dixon.<br/><br/>After struggling with money early, Patrina knew she had to make a change in how she views money. Since then, Patrina has developed a strong relationship with money and is able to understand when and where her money is going.<br/><br/>Regardless if you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or work a typical 9-5 job, THIS is an interview you need to tune into.<br/><br/>Get a better handle on your money and set yourself up for long-term success.<br/><br/><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>Leave a Review of the Nine-Five Podcast on iTunes</a>.<br/><br/>Visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode42'>Show Notes for this episode</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>041: Creating an Accidental 6-Figure Business [Travis Brown]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0041 Sometimes success happens by accident (sort of). Travis Brown, creator of PodDecks is today's guest, and he's here to talk about how he went from a course idea to a product-based business that now makes him 6-figures. Something Travis was offering the students of his course as a freebie ended up becoming a successful 6-figure business by itself. In there interview we talk about how he came to realize that PodDecks had massive potential and why you need to just start creating NOW in orde...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0041 Sometimes success happens by accident (sort of).</p><p>Travis Brown, creator of PodDecks is today&apos;s guest, and he&apos;s here to talk about how he went from a course idea to a product-based business that now makes him 6-figures.</p><p>Something Travis was offering the students of his course as a freebie ended up becoming a successful 6-figure business by itself.</p><p>In there interview we talk about how he came to realize that PodDecks had massive potential and why you need to just start creating NOW in order to recognize bigger and better opportunities for your business and brand.</p><p>To see what PodDecks is all about or find any of the links discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode41'>Episode 41 Show Notes</a> page on my website.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0041 Sometimes success happens by accident (sort of).</p><p>Travis Brown, creator of PodDecks is today&apos;s guest, and he&apos;s here to talk about how he went from a course idea to a product-based business that now makes him 6-figures.</p><p>Something Travis was offering the students of his course as a freebie ended up becoming a successful 6-figure business by itself.</p><p>In there interview we talk about how he came to realize that PodDecks had massive potential and why you need to just start creating NOW in order to recognize bigger and better opportunities for your business and brand.</p><p>To see what PodDecks is all about or find any of the links discussed in this episode, head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode41'>Episode 41 Show Notes</a> page on my website.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>040: Turning a &quot;Sticky Note&quot; Breakup into a Full-Time Business [Rachel Khona]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0040 What would you do if your significant other broke up with you on a sticky note? Not many people would think "Start a business" but that is exactly what Rachel Khona did. Rachel has written for many large outlets such as The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, and Playboy. After her boyfriend broke up with her on a sticky note, she decided to create her own stationary and ecommerce business, Crimson and Clover Studio. Since starting her company, Crimson and Clover Studio h...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0039 Are you doing what fulfills you, or are you just doing what pays the bills? In today's episode I'm chatting with Dillon Hill who, along with his friends, have set out on a mission to complete Kindness Projects with his company Live For Another. What started out as a goal to help his friend (who was diagnosed with cancer) knock items off his bucket list, turned into something so much bigger and impactful than either of them could have imagined. Since then, Dillon and the Live For Another...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0039 Are you doing what fulfills you, or are you just doing what pays the bills?</p><p>In today&apos;s episode I&apos;m chatting with Dillon Hill who, along with his friends, have set out on a mission to complete Kindness Projects with his company Live For Another.</p><p>What started out as a goal to help his friend (who was diagnosed with cancer) knock items off his bucket list, turned into something so much bigger and impactful than either of them could have imagined.</p><p>Since then, Dillon and the Live For Another team are showing how much of an impact one small group of friends can really have on the entire world.</p><p>In the episode we also talk about the dark side of &quot;going viral&quot; and it can have a negative impact if not looked at through the right lens.</p><p>To check out the show notes or find links to support Dillon and Live for Another, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode39'>Episode 39 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leaving a review of the podcast on iTunes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0039 Are you doing what fulfills you, or are you just doing what pays the bills?</p><p>In today&apos;s episode I&apos;m chatting with Dillon Hill who, along with his friends, have set out on a mission to complete Kindness Projects with his company Live For Another.</p><p>What started out as a goal to help his friend (who was diagnosed with cancer) knock items off his bucket list, turned into something so much bigger and impactful than either of them could have imagined.</p><p>Since then, Dillon and the Live For Another team are showing how much of an impact one small group of friends can really have on the entire world.</p><p>In the episode we also talk about the dark side of &quot;going viral&quot; and it can have a negative impact if not looked at through the right lens.</p><p>To check out the show notes or find links to support Dillon and Live for Another, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode39'>Episode 39 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leaving a review of the podcast on iTunes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>038: How Niching Down Can Help You Dominate Your Industry [Karl Hughes]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0038 Is your business niche enough? Today, Karl Hughes is talking with us about how much of an impact niching down can have on your business. Karl started Draft.Dev in the wake of COVID and has been highly targeted and specific with who is service is for. Because of how niched down his market it, Karl has been able to flourish and pave the way for his industry. Since starting in 2020, Karl has already risen his company to $30-40k reoccurring revenue per month with no plans s of slowing down....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0038 Is your business niche enough?</p><p>Today, Karl Hughes is talking with us about how much of an impact niching down can have on your business.</p><p>Karl started Draft.Dev in the wake of COVID and has been highly targeted and specific with who is service is for.</p><p>Because of how niched down his market it, Karl has been able to flourish and pave the way for his industry. Since starting in 2020, Karl has already risen his company to $30-40k reoccurring revenue per month with no plans s of slowing down.</p><p>Listen in to hear how Karl went from working with startup companies to running his own thriving business in the content marketing and technical writing space.</p><p>To access the show notes for this episode head over to <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode38'>Episode 38 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you want to leave a review of the podcast (not required, but ALWAYS appreciated), you can do so my <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>heading over to iTunes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0038 Is your business niche enough?</p><p>Today, Karl Hughes is talking with us about how much of an impact niching down can have on your business.</p><p>Karl started Draft.Dev in the wake of COVID and has been highly targeted and specific with who is service is for.</p><p>Because of how niched down his market it, Karl has been able to flourish and pave the way for his industry. Since starting in 2020, Karl has already risen his company to $30-40k reoccurring revenue per month with no plans s of slowing down.</p><p>Listen in to hear how Karl went from working with startup companies to running his own thriving business in the content marketing and technical writing space.</p><p>To access the show notes for this episode head over to <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode38'>Episode 38 Show Notes</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you want to leave a review of the podcast (not required, but ALWAYS appreciated), you can do so my <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>heading over to iTunes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>037: Launching a Successful Kickstart Campaign [Alex Lu]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0037 Want to know what it takes to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign? Well, today's guest, Alex Lu has already done it. Alex set out to raise $20k for his new board game, Dogs Bond Game, and completely crushed that goal! Alex ended up raising over $30k for his project and is here to share with us how he was able to do it. In this episode we'll be covering: What Dogs Bond Game isWhy he decided fund the project using KickstarterHow he was able to run a successful campaignMake sure you visi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0037 Want to know what it takes to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign?</p><p>Well, today&apos;s guest, Alex Lu has already done it.</p><p>Alex set out to raise $20k for his new board game, Dogs Bond Game, and completely crushed that goal!</p><p>Alex ended up raising over $30k for his project and is here to share with us how he was able to do it.</p><p>In this episode we&apos;ll be covering:</p><ol><li>What Dogs Bond Game is</li><li>Why he decided fund the project using Kickstarter</li><li>How he was able to run a successful campaign</li></ol><p>Make sure you visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode37'>Episode 37 show notes page</a> for all the links transcripts, and learn how you can pre-order your own copy of Dogs Bond Game (or just back the project if you&apos;d like).</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0037 Want to know what it takes to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign?</p><p>Well, today&apos;s guest, Alex Lu has already done it.</p><p>Alex set out to raise $20k for his new board game, Dogs Bond Game, and completely crushed that goal!</p><p>Alex ended up raising over $30k for his project and is here to share with us how he was able to do it.</p><p>In this episode we&apos;ll be covering:</p><ol><li>What Dogs Bond Game is</li><li>Why he decided fund the project using Kickstarter</li><li>How he was able to run a successful campaign</li></ol><p>Make sure you visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode37'>Episode 37 show notes page</a> for all the links transcripts, and learn how you can pre-order your own copy of Dogs Bond Game (or just back the project if you&apos;d like).</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>036: Growing an Audience, Building a Community, and Pokémon? [Pat Flynn]</itunes:title>
    <title>036: Growing an Audience, Building a Community, and Pokémon? [Pat Flynn]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0036 A successful brand and business relies heavily on the audience and community surrounding that brand. Today's guest, Pat Flynn, is father/husband, entrepreneur, creator, podcast host (with over 65 million downloads), Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder, and CEO, among many other titles. It has been a huge goal of mine to get Pat on the podcast, and I couldn't be more excited to share this interview with you! This week, Pat is here to talk with us about: What Smart Passive Income looked like ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0036 A successful brand and business relies heavily on the audience and community surrounding that brand.</p><p>Today&apos;s guest, <b>Pat Flynn</b>, is father/husband, entrepreneur, creator, podcast host (with over 65 million downloads), Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder, and CEO, among many other titles.</p><p><em>It has been a huge goal of mine to get Pat on the podcast, and I couldn&apos;t be more excited to share this interview with you!</em></p><p>This week, Pat is here to talk with us about:</p><ul><li>What Smart Passive Income looked like in the beginning</li><li>The transparency he has with his audience and how it has helped him develop &quot;superfans&quot; for his brand</li><li>How building an engaged community around his brand has continued to propel is online ventures</li><li>His new passion of YouTube (and Pokémon!)</li></ul><p>Pat shares all the details and lessons learned from creating Smart Passive Income and <em>I actually tricked Pat</em> into sharing what he would do if he had to start it all over again.</p><p>If you want to get any of the links, transcripts, or notes from the episode, be sure to visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode36'>Episode 36 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>035: Why Relationships are the Key to Success and How LinkedIn can Help [Jordan Mendoza]</itunes:title>
    <title>035: Why Relationships are the Key to Success and How LinkedIn can Help [Jordan Mendoza]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0035 Today's guest, Jordan Mendoza, just recently quit is 9-5 job to focus on his own business, Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting. In this episode, Jordan takes us through the journey he took to go from a full-time property manager to a full-time entrepreneur, and how LinkedIn has played a vital role in his growth and success. If you're looking for business coach to help you take your business to the next level, you're not going to want to miss this episode. For a limited time, Jordan is offer...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0035 Today&apos;s guest, Jordan Mendoza, just recently quit is 9-5 job to focus on his own business, Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting.</p><p>In this episode, Jordan takes us through the journey he took to go from a full-time property manager to a full-time entrepreneur, and how LinkedIn has played a vital role in his growth and success.</p><p>If you&apos;re looking for business coach to help you take your business to the next level, you&apos;re not going to want to miss this episode.</p><p>For a limited time, Jordan is offering the listeners of the Nine-Five Podcast, $500 off his 12-Week (hands-on) coaching program to help you scale your own business. So make sure you listen in to find out how!</p><p>For the show notes, transcripts, and links to get in contact with Jordan, make sure you visit <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode35'>Episode 35 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0034 Information is power, and big tech companies are making a killing off the data that you're giving a way to them for free. Today, Jeff Bermant his here to talk about his tech company, Cocoon, which aims to give you the opportunity to make money off your data. One of the big topics discussed today, and something that Jeff is passionate about, is giving back and providing a valuable experience for his customers.  This mindset has allowed Jeff to maintain a high customer-retention and ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0034 Information is power, and big tech companies are making a killing off the data that you&apos;re giving a way to them for free.</p><p>Today, Jeff Bermant his here to talk about his tech company, Cocoon, which aims to give you the opportunity to make money off your data.</p><p>One of the big topics discussed today, and something that Jeff is passionate about, is giving back and providing a valuable experience for his customers. </p><p>This mindset has allowed Jeff to maintain a high customer-retention and something, as entrepreneurs, we can all learn from.</p><p>To access the transcripts, links discussed, and join Cocoon, be sure to visit the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode34'>Episode 34 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>033: From Side Hustle to Successful Business - How One College Athlete Plans to Pull it Off [Bruce Bright Jr.]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0033 This week on the Nine-Five Podcast, I am chatting with Bruce Bright Jr. Bruce is a college student and athlete playing basketball and going to school at Birmingham-Southern College. Bruce has managed to start his own auto detailing business, Bright Mobile Detailing, all while maintaining his status as a full-time college athlete. Bruce has taken his business from side hustle to his first $10k month with plans to turn Bright Mobile Detailing into a 6-figure business in 2021. If that wasn...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0032 How do you continue building a business when you're faced with competition in your industry?   Today, I sit down with Madison Catania, Co-Founder of Wildcast. Wildcast is a new platform aiming to build connections and create real relationships with podcasters and podcast guests.   While creating Wildcast, Madison was faced with many challenges as new competitors started entering the market while building her platform.    Despite the rise in competition, Madison was able to successf...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0031 Guest podcasting is quickly becoming one of the best ways to build brand awareness. By appearing on podcasts, you and your brand can be exposed to thousands of engaged listeners who are all ready and willing to hear your story. The problem is that getting booked on podcasts can be a little tricky. Trevor Oldham is here to talk to us about how we can get booked on more podcasts and how his service through Podcasting You can help with that process. For access to the show notes, links, and...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0030 You don't always have to be an expert at something to make a lot of money. This week, I'm talking with Robbin Kleinpenning who start a business in the puppy training niche and has recently brought in over $300,000 from this business. As you'll hear in this episode, Robbin is not an expert on dogs or puppy training. Despite this seemingly massive hurdle, Robbin went on to create a podcast, publish books, and create online courses on a topic that he is no expert in. If you want to get the...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0029 As an introvert, it can be very difficult to think about putting yourself out there and starting your own business.   Today's guest, Kim Beasley, knows this from personal experience. Kim is an introvert, but was determined to not let that hold her back from achieving what she wanted in life. Kim has written several books inlcuding her latest, The Creative Introverted Entrepreneur, as well as hosts her own podcast, The Creative Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast.   She's here to help talk th...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0028 Do you know what you calling is?   This isn't always an easy question to answer.   That's something we're here to uncover with today's guest, Miinkay Yu. Miinkay is a life and career coach who battled this same question and is now looking to help others figure out what their calling is as well.   During the episode, you'll get to listen in on a short "coaching session" with Miinkay and myself and she helps me work through the next steps I need to take in my business and career. There is...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0028 Do you know what you calling is?</p><p><br/></p><p>This isn&apos;t always an easy question to answer.<br/><br/></p><p>That&apos;s something we&apos;re here to uncover with today&apos;s guest, Miinkay Yu.</p><p>Miinkay is a life and career coach who battled this same question and is now looking to help others figure out what their calling is as well.<br/><br/></p><p>During the episode, you&apos;ll get to listen in on a short &quot;coaching session&quot; with Miinkay and myself and she helps me work through the next steps I need to take in my business and career.</p><p>There is a ton of value to be had form listening in, so I hope you enjoy this interview.<br/><br/></p><p>To get in contact with Miinkay to discuss coaching and get help finding what your calling is, make sure you visit the show notes to get all those links.</p><p><a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode28'>Click here to access Episode 28 Show Notes.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>027: How to Get Your Website Seen by Google with SEO [Daryl Rosser]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0027 SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can be a very complicated and highly techincal discussion.   However, if you're trying to increase traffic to your website and rank higher in search engines, like Google, it is very imporant.   This week, I have Daryl Rosser on the show to help break down and explain what SEO is, and steps you can take to start showing up higher in Google and driving more traffic to your website.   If some of the terms discussed in the episode are foreign to you, don't w...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0027 SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can be a very complicated and highly techincal discussion.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, if you&apos;re trying to increase traffic to your website and rank higher in search engines, like Google, it is very imporant.</p><p><br/></p><p>This week, I have Daryl Rosser on the show to help break down and explain what SEO is, and steps you can take to start showing up higher in Google and driving more traffic to your website.</p><p><br/></p><p>If some of the terms discussed in the episode are foreign to you, don&apos;t worry. I&apos;ve added a glossary of terms in the show notes of this episode for you to reference.</p><p><br/></p><p>You can find this glossary of terms and all the links discussed on this episode by visitng the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode27'>Episode 27 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0026 This week on the Nine-Five Podcast, we are back to talk more about video content.   And more specifically, camera anxiety.   When starting anything new, it can be nerve-wracking and this is especially new when putting yourself out there for the world to see.   In this episode, my guest Kala Philo, is here to share her expertise (from her 15 years of working in the video marketing space), exercises and and some of her strategies for overcoming that camera shyness and getting more comfort...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#0025 Have you ever thought about starting a podcast?   If you own a business or personal brand (or hope to) podcasting can be a great place to start.   Listen in as 7 members of Pat Flynn's SPI Pro Community share their insights into:   Why they started their podcastsHow podcasting has benefited their business or brand  Just because you don't have a brand, business, or audience yet doesn't mean you can't start a podcast. As you'll hear in this episode, many of the podcasters have been able t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#0025 Have you ever thought about starting a podcast?</p><p><br/></p><p>If you own a business or personal brand (or hope to) podcasting can be a great place to start.</p><p><br/></p><p>Listen in as 7 members of Pat Flynn&apos;s SPI Pro Community share their insights into:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Why they started their podcasts</li><li>How podcasting has benefited their business or brand</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Just because you don&apos;t have a brand, business, or audience yet doesn&apos;t mean you can&apos;t start a podcast. As you&apos;ll hear in this episode, many of the podcasters have been able to <em>build their audience</em> as a result of starting their podcast, myself included.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you want to get in touch with any of the amazing guests on today&apos;s episode or listen to their podcasts, make sure you go to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode25'>Episode 25 Show Notes</a> page.</p><p><br/></p><p>There, you can find all their podcast and links discussed in this episode.</p><p><br/></p><p>Download the free <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/start-podcasting'>Podcasting Quick-Start Guide</a> to take your own podcast from <em>zero-to-launch</em> in less than 6-week!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#0025 Have you ever thought about starting a podcast?</p><p><br/></p><p>If you own a business or personal brand (or hope to) podcasting can be a great place to start.</p><p><br/></p><p>Listen in as 7 members of Pat Flynn&apos;s SPI Pro Community share their insights into:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Why they started their podcasts</li><li>How podcasting has benefited their business or brand</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Just because you don&apos;t have a brand, business, or audience yet doesn&apos;t mean you can&apos;t start a podcast. As you&apos;ll hear in this episode, many of the podcasters have been able to <em>build their audience</em> as a result of starting their podcast, myself included.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you want to get in touch with any of the amazing guests on today&apos;s episode or listen to their podcasts, make sure you go to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode25'>Episode 25 Show Notes</a> page.</p><p><br/></p><p>There, you can find all their podcast and links discussed in this episode.</p><p><br/></p><p>Download the free <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/start-podcasting'>Podcasting Quick-Start Guide</a> to take your own podcast from <em>zero-to-launch</em> in less than 6-week!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#024 This episode is just you and me!  In this solo episode we're talking about some of the lessons learned from 2020 and how we can take these lessons and apply them in 2021:   What does your audience want from you?Building a strategy around this information you've gatheredExpanding your reach (social media, video, podcasting) With the lessons learned, we are also getting into what new and exciting things you can expect from me and the Nine-Five brand.  Hope you have a fantastic New Years. L...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#024 This episode is just you and me!<br/><br/>In this solo episode we&apos;re talking about some of the lessons learned from 2020 and how we can take these lessons and apply them in 2021:<br/><br/></p><ol><li>What does your audience want from you?</li><li>Building a <b><em>strategy</em></b> around this information you&apos;ve gathered</li><li>Expanding your reach (social media, video, podcasting)</li></ol><p><br/>With the lessons learned, we are also getting into what new and exciting things you can expect from me and the Nine-Five brand.<br/><br/>Hope you have a fantastic New Years. Let&apos;s make 2021 the most profitable year yet!<br/><br/>To access the show notes for this episode, head to <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode24'>Episode 24 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#024 This episode is just you and me!<br/><br/>In this solo episode we&apos;re talking about some of the lessons learned from 2020 and how we can take these lessons and apply them in 2021:<br/><br/></p><ol><li>What does your audience want from you?</li><li>Building a <b><em>strategy</em></b> around this information you&apos;ve gathered</li><li>Expanding your reach (social media, video, podcasting)</li></ol><p><br/>With the lessons learned, we are also getting into what new and exciting things you can expect from me and the Nine-Five brand.<br/><br/>Hope you have a fantastic New Years. Let&apos;s make 2021 the most profitable year yet!<br/><br/>To access the show notes for this episode, head to <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode24'>Episode 24 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>023: How to Use LinkedIn and Email to Turn Cold Leads into Paying Customers [Ty Frankel]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#023 This week we are covering a similar topic to what was discussed back in episode 10: Cold Outreach.  Today's guest is Ty Frankel and not only will we be discussing how Ty uses cold email to land high-ticket clients, but we will also be talking about how he and his team at Shut Down Emails have started utilizing LinkedIn in a very similar approach.  Much like the topics discussed in episode 10, this is a not a quick-scheme to get high-paying clients. With anything, and as you'll hear in th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#023 This week we are covering a similar topic to what was discussed back in episode 10: Cold Outreach.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest is Ty Frankel and not only will we be discussing how Ty uses cold email to land high-ticket clients, but we will also be talking about how he and his team at <a href='https://shutdownemails.com/'>Shut Down Emails</a> have started utilizing LinkedIn in a very similar approach.<br/><br/>Much like the topics discussed in <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode10'>episode 10</a>, this is a not a quick-scheme to get high-paying clients. With anything, and as you&apos;ll hear in this episode, the big results happen when action is taken.<br/><br/>Going the extra mile for your potential clients can mean the difference between success and failure.<br/><br/>There are a lot of tools discussed in this episode, so if you&apos;d like the links to everything mentioned in this episode, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode23'>Episode 23 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Leave me a comment at the bottom and let me know what you thought about the interview!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#023 This week we are covering a similar topic to what was discussed back in episode 10: Cold Outreach.<br/><br/>Today&apos;s guest is Ty Frankel and not only will we be discussing how Ty uses cold email to land high-ticket clients, but we will also be talking about how he and his team at <a href='https://shutdownemails.com/'>Shut Down Emails</a> have started utilizing LinkedIn in a very similar approach.<br/><br/>Much like the topics discussed in <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode10'>episode 10</a>, this is a not a quick-scheme to get high-paying clients. With anything, and as you&apos;ll hear in this episode, the big results happen when action is taken.<br/><br/>Going the extra mile for your potential clients can mean the difference between success and failure.<br/><br/>There are a lot of tools discussed in this episode, so if you&apos;d like the links to everything mentioned in this episode, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode23'>Episode 23 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Leave me a comment at the bottom and let me know what you thought about the interview!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>022: The YouTube Creation Process [Noah and Leif]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#022 In the last episode we talked about getting started with video creation.  In this episode, I chat with Noah Heise and Leif Jensen about their process for creating multiple weekly videos for YouTube. To this point, they have over 100 videos published on YouTube and are continuing to publish new videos every Monday and Friday.  Not only do we get into how they are able to stay so consistent with their video creation, but we also cover: Their planning processEquipment &amp; Recording (and w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#022 In the last episode we talked about getting started with video creation.<br/><br/>In this episode, I chat with Noah Heise and Leif Jensen about their process for creating multiple weekly videos for YouTube. To this point, they have over 100 videos published on YouTube and are continuing to publish new videos <em>every</em> Monday and Friday.<br/><br/>Not only do we get into how they are able to stay so consistent with their video creation, but we also cover:</p><ul><li>Their planning process</li><li>Equipment &amp; Recording (and why you don&apos;t need all the fancy camera gear)</li><li>Post-production</li></ul><p>... but the biggest takeaway is that <b><em>you just need to start</em></b>.<br/><br/>If you want to get in touch with Noah and Leif or would like any of the links discussed in the episode, make sure you check out the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode22'>Episode 22 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#022 In the last episode we talked about getting started with video creation.<br/><br/>In this episode, I chat with Noah Heise and Leif Jensen about their process for creating multiple weekly videos for YouTube. To this point, they have over 100 videos published on YouTube and are continuing to publish new videos <em>every</em> Monday and Friday.<br/><br/>Not only do we get into how they are able to stay so consistent with their video creation, but we also cover:</p><ul><li>Their planning process</li><li>Equipment &amp; Recording (and why you don&apos;t need all the fancy camera gear)</li><li>Post-production</li></ul><p>... but the biggest takeaway is that <b><em>you just need to start</em></b>.<br/><br/>If you want to get in touch with Noah and Leif or would like any of the links discussed in the episode, make sure you check out the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode22'>Episode 22 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>021: Strategies for Improving Your On-Camera Presence [Amanda Horvath]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#021 Getting on camera is intimidating, especially when you're just starting out.  In a world of social media, where anyone can hide behind a computer screen, people are looking for that sense of connection that video can bring. That is why video has become so popular over the last few years.  But what can you do if you are not comfortable stepping in front of the camera?  Amanda Horvath, is on the episode today to help us get over this fear of stepping in front of the camera so you can start...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#021 Getting on camera is intimidating, especially when you&apos;re just starting out.<br/><br/>In a world of social media, where anyone can hide behind a computer screen, people are looking for that sense of connection that video can bring. That is why video has become so popular over the last few years.<br/><br/><b>But what can you do if you are not comfortable stepping in front of the camera?</b><br/><br/>Amanda Horvath, is on the episode today to help us get over this fear of stepping in front of the camera so you can start building a deeper connection with your audience.<br/><br/>In the episode, we discuss exercises and strategies, that you can start doing<b><em> today</em></b> to help you get more comfortable hitting the record button on your camera.<br/><br/>Want more? Join Amanda Horvath for four free live training sessions on December 9 and 16 called <em>Double Your Business in 2021: The Proven Path to Maximize Revenue &amp; Impact Using DIY Video Marketing</em>. Use this link to grab your seat before Dec. 16:<a href='https://amandahorvath.site/register'> https://amandahorvath.site/register</a><br/><br/>If you want to take advantage of this extremely limited offer, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode21'>Episode 21 Show Notes</a>. There, you will find all the links to get in touch with Amanda and sign up for her free training that is coming up soon.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#021 Getting on camera is intimidating, especially when you&apos;re just starting out.<br/><br/>In a world of social media, where anyone can hide behind a computer screen, people are looking for that sense of connection that video can bring. That is why video has become so popular over the last few years.<br/><br/><b>But what can you do if you are not comfortable stepping in front of the camera?</b><br/><br/>Amanda Horvath, is on the episode today to help us get over this fear of stepping in front of the camera so you can start building a deeper connection with your audience.<br/><br/>In the episode, we discuss exercises and strategies, that you can start doing<b><em> today</em></b> to help you get more comfortable hitting the record button on your camera.<br/><br/>Want more? Join Amanda Horvath for four free live training sessions on December 9 and 16 called <em>Double Your Business in 2021: The Proven Path to Maximize Revenue &amp; Impact Using DIY Video Marketing</em>. Use this link to grab your seat before Dec. 16:<a href='https://amandahorvath.site/register'> https://amandahorvath.site/register</a><br/><br/>If you want to take advantage of this extremely limited offer, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode21'>Episode 21 Show Notes</a>. There, you will find all the links to get in touch with Amanda and sign up for her free training that is coming up soon.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>020: Taking the First Steps into Online Course Creation [Dr. Dave Eng]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#020 If you teach anything online, you've probably thought about creating your own online course at some point.  In this episode, we talk all about Dave Eng turns his live webinars into courses for future students. Through the strategies discussed in this episode, Dave is able to create, validate, and produce all his courses in (virtually) one step.  And he sharing that process with us today!  Stop thinking about creating your own online courses and start creating them.  For access to the tra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#020 If you teach anything online, you&apos;ve probably thought about creating your own online course at some point.<br/><br/>In this episode, we talk all about Dave Eng turns his live webinars into courses for future students. Through the strategies discussed in this episode, Dave is able to create, validate, and produce all his courses in (virtually) one step.<br/><br/>And he sharing that process with us today!<br/><br/>Stop thinking about creating your own online courses and start creating them.<br/><br/>For access to the transcript, links, and tools discussed in this episode you can head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode20'>Episode 20 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517#see-all/reviews'>iTunes to leave a review of the podcast</a>.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#020 If you teach anything online, you&apos;ve probably thought about creating your own online course at some point.<br/><br/>In this episode, we talk all about Dave Eng turns his live webinars into courses for future students. Through the strategies discussed in this episode, Dave is able to create, validate, and produce all his courses in (virtually) one step.<br/><br/>And he sharing that process with us today!<br/><br/>Stop thinking about creating your own online courses and start creating them.<br/><br/>For access to the transcript, links, and tools discussed in this episode you can head over to the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode20'>Episode 20 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517#see-all/reviews'>iTunes to leave a review of the podcast</a>.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>019: Bootstrapping Your Way to a 7-Figure Business [Ray Blakney]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#019 Today's interview completely blew me away.  Ray Blakney is today's guest and he has bootstrapped multiple 6-figure and 7-figure businesses, including Live Lingua, which has become one of the top online language learning companies in the world.  In this episode, Ray talks about what bootstrapping is and how you can start building your own businesses from the bottom, with NO CAPITAL upfront. In fact, Ray is adamant about not investing any of his own money when he's getting started on a new...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#019 Today&apos;s interview completely blew me away.<br/><br/>Ray Blakney is today&apos;s guest and he has bootstrapped multiple 6-figure and 7-figure businesses, including <a href='https://www.livelingua.com/'>Live Lingua</a>, which has become one of the top online language learning companies in the world.<br/><br/>In this episode, Ray talks about what bootstrapping is and how you can start building your own businesses from the bottom, with NO CAPITAL upfront. In fact, Ray is adamant about not investing any of his own money when he&apos;s getting started on a new business.<br/><br/>Learn what Ray has done to take his businesses from $0 to 6-figures!<br/><br/>You can download the transcript to this episode and find all the links discussed on this episode in the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode19'>Episode 19 Show Notes</a>. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#019 Today&apos;s interview completely blew me away.<br/><br/>Ray Blakney is today&apos;s guest and he has bootstrapped multiple 6-figure and 7-figure businesses, including <a href='https://www.livelingua.com/'>Live Lingua</a>, which has become one of the top online language learning companies in the world.<br/><br/>In this episode, Ray talks about what bootstrapping is and how you can start building your own businesses from the bottom, with NO CAPITAL upfront. In fact, Ray is adamant about not investing any of his own money when he&apos;s getting started on a new business.<br/><br/>Learn what Ray has done to take his businesses from $0 to 6-figures!<br/><br/>You can download the transcript to this episode and find all the links discussed on this episode in the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode19'>Episode 19 Show Notes</a>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>018: The Journey to Self-Mastery and How to Start Creating Your Own Products [Dallen Reber]</itunes:title>
    <title>018: The Journey to Self-Mastery and How to Start Creating Your Own Products [Dallen Reber]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#018 When is the last time you reflected on where you are at in your career? What about your personal life?  Is it where you planned to be?  The world is fast-paced and it's not always easy to slow down and assess ourselves.  Today's guest Dallen is here to not only talk about his new product, The Self-Mastery Journal, but to help us get started on a path of fulfillment and overall happiness. As you can probably guess, Dallen has succeeded in doing this through journaling and is now helping o...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#017 Content creation is one of the most important aspects of any business (online or not). Unfortunately for most businesses and business owners, not many people know how to do it right.  Today, we are talking with Hitesh Sahni of Smemark about his content creation process. Hitesh has been helping many businesses with their own content and has it pretty much down to a science at this point.  In this interview we go through each step of content creation so you can start improving your own pro...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[# 016 You only get one chance to make a good first impression.   When it comes to your business or brand, copywriting is arguably one of the most important things when it comes to making that impression. The problem is that we are not all expert copywriters.   That is why I brought Kate Bradley on the show today.  Kate is the CEO of Lately and she is here to talk with us about how to improve our writing skills so we can make that good first impression, build a lasting connection, and hopefull...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[# 015 There are many different ways to drive traffic to your website and business. Today we are talking with Anthony Gaenzle to discuss two of the most effective ways to generate traffic: SEO (Search Engine Optimization)PPC (Pay Per Click)Both options can be an effective form of traffic generation, but must be done correctly. In this episode we discuss how and when to utilize both SEO and PPC in your own strategy to send more traffic to your own website.  If you want to get the links or trans...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[# 014 One of the most difficult things to do as an entrepreneur is realize how valuable your product or service may be to someone else. When you create something to sell, it can be easy for us to discount what we've worked so hard to build because WE are the ones who built it.  In today's episode, we are talking with Rich White about mindset and how to position yourself, your products/services, and your business online to show the true value of what you have to offer.  In many instances, it's...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p># 014 One of the most difficult things to do as an entrepreneur is realize how valuable your product or service may be to someone else. When you create something to sell, it can be easy for us to discount what we&apos;ve worked so hard to build because WE are the ones who built it.<br/><br/>In today&apos;s episode, we are talking with Rich White about mindset and how to position yourself, your products/services, and your business online to show the true value of what you have to offer.<br/><br/>In many instances, it&apos;s not the lack of value in what you have to offer, but the lack of confidence in what you are offering that drives us to lower our prices, discredit our offering, or feel that it doesn&apos;t stack up against the expectations of everyone.<br/><br/>In this episode, Rich talks about how to better understand pricing your own products based on the REAL value you have to offer and how to position yourself online to showcase that value.<br/><br/>To find all the links mentioned in this episode, make sure you check out <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode14'>Episode 14 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to Join <a href='https://facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation'>Nine-Five Nation on Facebook</a> to be a part of the conversation.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>013: Growing Your Email List and Getting Started with Email Marketing [Rahul Choudhary]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#013 Email marketing contributes to more revenue, on average, than ANY other form of digital marketing. The average return, across all industries is 4,400%!  That means for every $1 put into email marketing, that business will get $44 back. That is insane!  That is why on today's episode I brought on Rahul Choudhary to talk to us about email marketing.  In this episode, we discuss:   How to grow your email list (even if you haven't started yet)Using lead magnets and content upgrades (and what...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>012: When to Outsource and Begin Automating Your Business [Zsofia]</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#012 To continue to grow a business, every entrepreneur will need to consider outsourcing or automating tasks at some point. But when is the right time?  That's what this week's guest is here to discuss. Zsofia runs her own business in which she introduces outsourcing and automation to small businesses and solopreneurs so they can get more done while saving time.  In this episode, we cover both outsourcing and automation, how to know when it's the right time to begin, and tools you can start ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>011: Taking Advantage of Video Marketing in Your Business [Renee Dick ]</itunes:title>
    <title>011: Taking Advantage of Video Marketing in Your Business [Renee Dick ]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#011 In this episode we are sitting down with Renee Dick A.K.A. "My Girlfriend Renee" for the majority who know her in the online space. In this episode, we are talking all about how she has been able to build a cult-like following through the use of social media and video content.  Renee has made herself extremely visible on Instagram through the use of video content (Instagram Live, IGTV, and more recently Instagram Reels).   When it comes to bringing people to her blog and her Boss Babe Sh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#011 In this episode we are sitting down with Renee Dick A.K.A. &quot;My Girlfriend Renee&quot; for the majority who know her in the online space. In this episode, we are talking all about how she has been able to build a cult-like following through the use of social media and video content.<br/><br/>Renee has made herself extremely visible on Instagram through the use of video content (Instagram Live, IGTV, and more recently Instagram Reels). <br/><br/>When it comes to bringing people to her blog and her <a href='https://www.mygirlfriendrenee.com/subscription'>Boss Babe Shirt Club</a>, Renee focuses on Pinterest to drive that traffic.<br/><br/>In this episode, we get into the strategies Renee has been using to grow her business and her brand, and ways you can incorporate these same tactics into your own business.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to join the group on Facebook:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation'>Join Nine-Five Nation</a><br/><br/>If you haven&apos;t already, please <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review on iTunes</a>, or wherever you listen to the podcast.<br/><br/>To view all the links discussed in this episode, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode11'>Episode 11 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#011 In this episode we are sitting down with Renee Dick A.K.A. &quot;My Girlfriend Renee&quot; for the majority who know her in the online space. In this episode, we are talking all about how she has been able to build a cult-like following through the use of social media and video content.<br/><br/>Renee has made herself extremely visible on Instagram through the use of video content (Instagram Live, IGTV, and more recently Instagram Reels). <br/><br/>When it comes to bringing people to her blog and her <a href='https://www.mygirlfriendrenee.com/subscription'>Boss Babe Shirt Club</a>, Renee focuses on Pinterest to drive that traffic.<br/><br/>In this episode, we get into the strategies Renee has been using to grow her business and her brand, and ways you can incorporate these same tactics into your own business.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to join the group on Facebook:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation'>Join Nine-Five Nation</a><br/><br/>If you haven&apos;t already, please <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review on iTunes</a>, or wherever you listen to the podcast.<br/><br/>To view all the links discussed in this episode, make sure you head over to the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode11'>Episode 11 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>010: Getting More Leads Through Cold Emails [Daniel]</itunes:title>
    <title>010: Getting More Leads Through Cold Emails [Daniel]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#010 This week, we are talking with Daniel (Cold Email Wizard) about cold emails.  Daniel has created an entire business out of generating leads for his clients through the use of cold email outreach.  In this episode, I chat with Daniel about how he has been able to turn something that can come off as spammy into something that is very personal and highly effective for generating leads.  Daniel lays out his entire process on how he goes from finding potential leads, creating highly effective...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#010 This week, we are talking with Daniel (Cold Email Wizard) about cold emails.<br/><br/>Daniel has created an entire business out of generating leads for his clients through the use of cold email outreach.<em><br/><br/></em>In this episode, I chat with Daniel about how he has been able to turn something that can come off as spammy into something that is very personal and highly effective for generating leads.<br/><br/>Daniel lays out his entire process on how he goes from finding potential leads, creating highly effective cold emails, and turning those cold leads into paying clients.<br/><br/>The process Daniel spells out in this episode isn&apos;t just effective for those looking to sell their services to prospective clients. This process can also help ANYONE:</p><ul><li>Gain more guest blogging opportunities</li><li>Pitch yourself as a guest for someone&apos;s podcast</li><li>Try to attract new podcast guests</li><li>Potentially grow a larger audience/fan-base</li></ul><p>And best of all, Daniel give you the exact tools he uses so you can start your cold email outreach TODAY!<br/><br/>Let me know what you thought of this podcast episode over on Facebook by joining:<br/><br/>Nine-Five Nation<br/><br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you went over to iTunes and left a review.<br/><br/>If you aren&apos;t on iTunes, you can leave a review on your podcast app of choice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You can find the show notes with all the links, tools, and Daniel&apos;s course over at:<br/><br/>https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode10</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#010 This week, we are talking with Daniel (Cold Email Wizard) about cold emails.<br/><br/>Daniel has created an entire business out of generating leads for his clients through the use of cold email outreach.<em><br/><br/></em>In this episode, I chat with Daniel about how he has been able to turn something that can come off as spammy into something that is very personal and highly effective for generating leads.<br/><br/>Daniel lays out his entire process on how he goes from finding potential leads, creating highly effective cold emails, and turning those cold leads into paying clients.<br/><br/>The process Daniel spells out in this episode isn&apos;t just effective for those looking to sell their services to prospective clients. This process can also help ANYONE:</p><ul><li>Gain more guest blogging opportunities</li><li>Pitch yourself as a guest for someone&apos;s podcast</li><li>Try to attract new podcast guests</li><li>Potentially grow a larger audience/fan-base</li></ul><p>And best of all, Daniel give you the exact tools he uses so you can start your cold email outreach TODAY!<br/><br/>Let me know what you thought of this podcast episode over on Facebook by joining:<br/><br/>Nine-Five Nation<br/><br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you went over to iTunes and left a review.<br/><br/>If you aren&apos;t on iTunes, you can leave a review on your podcast app of choice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You can find the show notes with all the links, tools, and Daniel&apos;s course over at:<br/><br/>https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode10</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>009: It&#39;s All About the Strategy: Digital Marketing [Lenny Richardson]</itunes:title>
    <title>009: It&#39;s All About the Strategy: Digital Marketing [Lenny Richardson]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#009 In this episode with Lenny Richardson, we talk digital marketing. Lenny runs a digital marketing agency where he helps other entrepreneurs and businesses develop and execute their digital marketing strategies.  Lenny takes his clients through the goal-oriented process of developing a strategy to improve their presence online.  In this episode, we talk about how Lenny helps his clients with their strategies, and some tips you can use to help develop your own.  We cover some of the major m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#009 In this episode with <a href='https://www.instagram.com/leviticusrich/'>Lenny Richardson</a>, we talk digital marketing. Lenny runs a digital marketing agency where he helps other entrepreneurs and businesses develop and execute their digital marketing strategies.<br/><br/>Lenny takes his clients through the goal-oriented process of developing a strategy to improve their presence online.<br/><br/>In this episode, we talk about how Lenny helps his clients with their strategies, and some tips you can use to help develop your own.<br/><br/>We cover some of the major mistakes Lenny has seen since starting his agency, as well as some actionable tips you can start implementing today to improve your online presence.<br/><br/>Join Nine-Five Nation on Facebook.<br/><br/>You can find the show notes to this episode, and all the other episodes on my website. The show notes for this episode can be found over at <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode9'>NineFivePodcast.com/Episode9</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to leave a <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>rating and review over on iTunes</a>. Your rating and reviews mean a lot and help get this podcast seen by more people.<br/><br/>If you enjoy this show, please head over to iTunes and give the podcast your honest rating.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#009 In this episode with <a href='https://www.instagram.com/leviticusrich/'>Lenny Richardson</a>, we talk digital marketing. Lenny runs a digital marketing agency where he helps other entrepreneurs and businesses develop and execute their digital marketing strategies.<br/><br/>Lenny takes his clients through the goal-oriented process of developing a strategy to improve their presence online.<br/><br/>In this episode, we talk about how Lenny helps his clients with their strategies, and some tips you can use to help develop your own.<br/><br/>We cover some of the major mistakes Lenny has seen since starting his agency, as well as some actionable tips you can start implementing today to improve your online presence.<br/><br/>Join Nine-Five Nation on Facebook.<br/><br/>You can find the show notes to this episode, and all the other episodes on my website. The show notes for this episode can be found over at <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode9'>NineFivePodcast.com/Episode9</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to leave a <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>rating and review over on iTunes</a>. Your rating and reviews mean a lot and help get this podcast seen by more people.<br/><br/>If you enjoy this show, please head over to iTunes and give the podcast your honest rating.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>008: The Secret to Blogging Success No One is Telling You [Ryan Biddulph]</itunes:title>
    <title>008: The Secret to Blogging Success No One is Telling You [Ryan Biddulph]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#008 In this episode, Nick chats with Ryan Biddulph about the success he has had running his blog, Blogging From Paradise.  Ryan has been blogging for just over a decade and has amassed a very large following on social media and many readers that come to his blog each month for advice.   What has been the cause behind all his success?   MindsetRelationship building. Ryan is very mindset driven and this is something he focuses on and talks about quite a bit in this episode. From meditatin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#008 In this episode, Nick chats with <a href='https://twitter.com/RyanBiddulph'>Ryan Biddulph</a> about the success he has had running his blog, <a href='https://www.bloggingfromparadise.com/'>Blogging From Paradise</a>.<br/><br/>Ryan has been blogging for just over a decade and has amassed a very large following on social media and many readers that come to his blog each month for advice. <br/><br/>What has been the cause behind all his success?<br/><br/></p><ol><li>Mindset</li><li>Relationship building.</li></ol><p><br/>Ryan is very mindset driven and this is something he focuses on and talks about quite a bit in this episode. From meditating to practicing <a href='https://ellengraceobrian.com/kriya-yoga/'>Kriya Yoga</a> (<em>Don&apos;t feel embarrassed if you don&apos;t know what that is. I had to look it up</em>), Ryan is constantly trying to improve his mindset and feels his ability to do so has greatly contributed to his success as a blogger.<br/><br/>Much like the conversations had with PJ Sorbo back in <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode7'>episode 7</a>, Ryan also believes that one of the biggest contributing factors to his success has been his ability to build relationships with his readers, as opposed to tactics and hacks for &quot;gaming the system.&quot;<br/><br/>You can find the transcript, links, podcasts, eBooks/courses mentioned in this episode by heading over to the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode8'>Episode 8 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation/'>Join Nine-Five Nation on Facebook</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to head over to iTunes and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the podcast</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#008 In this episode, Nick chats with <a href='https://twitter.com/RyanBiddulph'>Ryan Biddulph</a> about the success he has had running his blog, <a href='https://www.bloggingfromparadise.com/'>Blogging From Paradise</a>.<br/><br/>Ryan has been blogging for just over a decade and has amassed a very large following on social media and many readers that come to his blog each month for advice. <br/><br/>What has been the cause behind all his success?<br/><br/></p><ol><li>Mindset</li><li>Relationship building.</li></ol><p><br/>Ryan is very mindset driven and this is something he focuses on and talks about quite a bit in this episode. From meditating to practicing <a href='https://ellengraceobrian.com/kriya-yoga/'>Kriya Yoga</a> (<em>Don&apos;t feel embarrassed if you don&apos;t know what that is. I had to look it up</em>), Ryan is constantly trying to improve his mindset and feels his ability to do so has greatly contributed to his success as a blogger.<br/><br/>Much like the conversations had with PJ Sorbo back in <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode7'>episode 7</a>, Ryan also believes that one of the biggest contributing factors to his success has been his ability to build relationships with his readers, as opposed to tactics and hacks for &quot;gaming the system.&quot;<br/><br/>You can find the transcript, links, podcasts, eBooks/courses mentioned in this episode by heading over to the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode8'>Episode 8 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation/'>Join Nine-Five Nation on Facebook</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to head over to iTunes and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review of the podcast</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>007: Building Relationships, Problem-Solving, and Overcoming Failure [PJ Sorbo]</itunes:title>
    <title>007: Building Relationships, Problem-Solving, and Overcoming Failure [PJ Sorbo]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#007 In this episode I sit down with PJ (Paul) Sorbo. PJ is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of two different businesses, GoMixTech and Wavi.   GoMixTech is a company that specializes in recyclable, single-serve packaging for protein and supplement companies, while Wavi performs brain scans for measuring and tracking activity in the brain.  PJ has been so successful due to his strong ability to create lasting connections and genuinely care about people. In our chat, we g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#007 In this episode I sit down with PJ (Paul) Sorbo. PJ is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of two different businesses, <a href='https://www.gomixtech.com/'>GoMixTech</a> and <a href='https://wavimed.com/'>Wavi</a>. <br/><br/>GoMixTech is a company that specializes in recyclable, single-serve packaging for protein and supplement companies, while Wavi performs brain scans for measuring and tracking activity in the brain.<br/><br/>PJ has been so successful due to his strong ability to create lasting connections and genuinely care about people. In our chat, we get into why building these meaningful relationships are so important for life (and business) and some tips to help you build those relationships. <br/><br/>We also discuss how big of a role problem-solving plays in every entrepreneur&apos;s journey, and why the ability to overcome failure is what truly makes an entrepreneur successful.<br/><br/>If you enjoy this episode, please head over to iTunes and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review</a>. Your reviews go a long way in making the podcast successful.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation'>Join Nine-Five Nation over on Facebook</a><br/><br/>You can find the transcript and links mentioned in this episode over in the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode7'>episode 7 show notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#007 In this episode I sit down with PJ (Paul) Sorbo. PJ is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of two different businesses, <a href='https://www.gomixtech.com/'>GoMixTech</a> and <a href='https://wavimed.com/'>Wavi</a>. <br/><br/>GoMixTech is a company that specializes in recyclable, single-serve packaging for protein and supplement companies, while Wavi performs brain scans for measuring and tracking activity in the brain.<br/><br/>PJ has been so successful due to his strong ability to create lasting connections and genuinely care about people. In our chat, we get into why building these meaningful relationships are so important for life (and business) and some tips to help you build those relationships. <br/><br/>We also discuss how big of a role problem-solving plays in every entrepreneur&apos;s journey, and why the ability to overcome failure is what truly makes an entrepreneur successful.<br/><br/>If you enjoy this episode, please head over to iTunes and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review</a>. Your reviews go a long way in making the podcast successful.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/ninefivenation'>Join Nine-Five Nation over on Facebook</a><br/><br/>You can find the transcript and links mentioned in this episode over in the <a href='https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode7'>episode 7 show notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>006: Unleashing Your Creative Potential in Entrepreneurship [Jay Clouse]</itunes:title>
    <title>006: Unleashing Your Creative Potential in Entrepreneurship [Jay Clouse]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[3 Main Takeaways Overcome the misconception that creativity is limited to artistic abilitiesLearn how every entrepreneur is a creator in their unique waysUnderstand how to harness your creativity for business successJay Clouse, is a renowned entrepreneur, freelancer, and creator. His mission to empower freelancers and creators to transform into confident and profitable business owners has made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world. Through his blog and podcast, Creative Elements, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>3 Main Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Overcome the misconception that creativity is limited to artistic abilities</li><li>Learn how every entrepreneur is a creator in their unique ways</li><li>Understand how to harness your creativity for business success</li></ul><p>Jay Clouse, is a renowned entrepreneur, freelancer, and creator. His mission to empower freelancers and creators to transform into confident and profitable business owners has made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world. Through his blog and podcast, Creative Elements, as well as his online courses and communities, Freelancing School and Unreal Collective, Jay has become a beacon of inspiration and guidance for aspiring creators.</p><p>In this episode, we unravel the true meaning of being a creator in the entrepreneurial world. Jay asserts that creativity goes beyond artistic abilities—it is about innovating, problem-solving, and creating unique value. We dive into how every entrepreneur is a creator, highlighting that the act of starting and running a business is a creative pursuit in itself.<br/><br/>We also learn about the power of creativity in driving business success, underscoring the necessity for entrepreneurs to harness their creative potential.</p><p>Jay provides <b>invaluable tips for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs</b>, offering his insights gleaned from his experiences and the experiences of the high-performers he has interacted with. He stresses the importance of embracing one&apos;s creativity, nurturing it, and leveraging it to create unique value in the market.</p><p>By the end of this episode, you will have a transformed perspective on creativity. You&apos;ll understand that you too are a creator, and will learn how to tap into your own creative potential to drive entrepreneurial success.</p><p>You can access the episode show notes, links, and transcripts on our website at <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode6'>Nine-Five to Freedom Episode 6</a>.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>3 Main Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Overcome the misconception that creativity is limited to artistic abilities</li><li>Learn how every entrepreneur is a creator in their unique ways</li><li>Understand how to harness your creativity for business success</li></ul><p>Jay Clouse, is a renowned entrepreneur, freelancer, and creator. His mission to empower freelancers and creators to transform into confident and profitable business owners has made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world. Through his blog and podcast, Creative Elements, as well as his online courses and communities, Freelancing School and Unreal Collective, Jay has become a beacon of inspiration and guidance for aspiring creators.</p><p>In this episode, we unravel the true meaning of being a creator in the entrepreneurial world. Jay asserts that creativity goes beyond artistic abilities—it is about innovating, problem-solving, and creating unique value. We dive into how every entrepreneur is a creator, highlighting that the act of starting and running a business is a creative pursuit in itself.<br/><br/>We also learn about the power of creativity in driving business success, underscoring the necessity for entrepreneurs to harness their creative potential.</p><p>Jay provides <b>invaluable tips for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs</b>, offering his insights gleaned from his experiences and the experiences of the high-performers he has interacted with. He stresses the importance of embracing one&apos;s creativity, nurturing it, and leveraging it to create unique value in the market.</p><p>By the end of this episode, you will have a transformed perspective on creativity. You&apos;ll understand that you too are a creator, and will learn how to tap into your own creative potential to drive entrepreneurial success.</p><p>You can access the episode show notes, links, and transcripts on our website at <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode6'>Nine-Five to Freedom Episode 6</a>.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>005: Working for a Startup, Selling, and Being Human [Chris Bro]</itunes:title>
    <title>005: Working for a Startup, Selling, and Being Human [Chris Bro]</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#005 In this episode I chat with Chris Bro, owner of All Things Next and Customer Experience Manager at Lately. We talk about many different topics in this episode including music, sports, social media, and the main purpose of this episode, working for a startup company.  Chris has been working for Lately, which is a startup that has been on the market for the last 2-3 years. Lately uses AI to automatically pull text from your blog posts and audio/video transcripts to help you create social m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#005 In this episode I chat with Chris Bro, owner of <a href='http://allthingsnext.com'>All Things Next</a> and Customer Experience Manager at <a href='https://trylately.com'>Lately</a>. We talk about many different topics in this episode including music, sports, social media, and the main purpose of this episode, <em>working for a startup company</em>.<br/><br/>Chris has been working for Lately, which is a startup that has been on the market for the last 2-3 years. Lately uses AI to automatically pull text from your blog posts and audio/video transcripts to help you create social media posts that can be scheduled across multiple platforms. <br/><br/>We talk about the struggles of working for a startup and the constant pains of being shut down and told &quot;no,&quot; even when you know you&apos;re onto something great. &quot;Team&quot; is a constant theme throughout the episode as Chris talks about how important having that core team is, especially when you are just ready to quit and hang it all up.<br/><br/>In this episode with Chris, we also talk about growing a presence on social media and how this success will not come overnight. &quot;If you want to be the best new band at the Grammys, it&apos;s going to take you 2, 3, 4, 5 years to get there.&quot;<br/><br/>You can find the transcript and all the links for this episode over on the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode5'>Episode 5 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to leave a <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>rating and review</a>. Your help and support are greatly appreciated!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#005 In this episode I chat with Chris Bro, owner of <a href='http://allthingsnext.com'>All Things Next</a> and Customer Experience Manager at <a href='https://trylately.com'>Lately</a>. We talk about many different topics in this episode including music, sports, social media, and the main purpose of this episode, <em>working for a startup company</em>.<br/><br/>Chris has been working for Lately, which is a startup that has been on the market for the last 2-3 years. Lately uses AI to automatically pull text from your blog posts and audio/video transcripts to help you create social media posts that can be scheduled across multiple platforms. <br/><br/>We talk about the struggles of working for a startup and the constant pains of being shut down and told &quot;no,&quot; even when you know you&apos;re onto something great. &quot;Team&quot; is a constant theme throughout the episode as Chris talks about how important having that core team is, especially when you are just ready to quit and hang it all up.<br/><br/>In this episode with Chris, we also talk about growing a presence on social media and how this success will not come overnight. &quot;If you want to be the best new band at the Grammys, it&apos;s going to take you 2, 3, 4, 5 years to get there.&quot;<br/><br/>You can find the transcript and all the links for this episode over on the <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode5'>Episode 5 Show Notes</a>.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to leave a <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>rating and review</a>. Your help and support are greatly appreciated!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#004 In this episode I sit down with James Pierce who has a lot of experience in many different aspects of business. James has started several blogs of his own and is currently working to build traffic to his main blog, FromClickToSale.  In the episode, we discuss how James has been able to grow a fairly large following in just two months of using Twitter and what is doing to get those followers off of Twitter and onto a platform of his own, his blog.  We also discuss: Cheese Curds (#Wisconsi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#004 In this episode I sit down with James Pierce who has a lot of experience in many different aspects of business. James has started several blogs of his own and is currently working to build traffic to his main blog, <a href='https://fromclicktosale.com'>FromClickToSale</a>.<br/><br/>In the episode, we discuss how James has been able to grow a fairly large following in just two months of using Twitter and what is doing to get those followers off of Twitter and onto a platform of his own, his blog.<br/><br/>We also discuss:</p><ul><li>Cheese Curds (#Wisconsin #GoBrewers!)</li><li>Why James chose Twitter to start growing an audience</li><li>Getting outside your comfort zone when getting online</li><li>How James&apos; experience in the freelancing world has prepared him for his own business</li></ul><p>And much more!<br/><br/>I had a lot of fun chatting with James on this episode. If you haven&apos;t done so already, make sure you go follow James on Twitter (<a href='https://twitter.com/fromclicktosale'>@FromClickToSale</a>) and go check out <a href='https://fromclicktosale.com'>his blog</a>.<br/><br/>All the show notes and links discussed on this episode can be found over on my website: <a href='https://ninefivepocast.com/episode4'>https://ninefivepocast.com/episode4</a> <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode or any of the other episodes on the Nine-Five Podcast, make sure you <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review on iTunes</a>. Your reviews go a LONG way in making the podcast a success.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#004 In this episode I sit down with James Pierce who has a lot of experience in many different aspects of business. James has started several blogs of his own and is currently working to build traffic to his main blog, <a href='https://fromclicktosale.com'>FromClickToSale</a>.<br/><br/>In the episode, we discuss how James has been able to grow a fairly large following in just two months of using Twitter and what is doing to get those followers off of Twitter and onto a platform of his own, his blog.<br/><br/>We also discuss:</p><ul><li>Cheese Curds (#Wisconsin #GoBrewers!)</li><li>Why James chose Twitter to start growing an audience</li><li>Getting outside your comfort zone when getting online</li><li>How James&apos; experience in the freelancing world has prepared him for his own business</li></ul><p>And much more!<br/><br/>I had a lot of fun chatting with James on this episode. If you haven&apos;t done so already, make sure you go follow James on Twitter (<a href='https://twitter.com/fromclicktosale'>@FromClickToSale</a>) and go check out <a href='https://fromclicktosale.com'>his blog</a>.<br/><br/>All the show notes and links discussed on this episode can be found over on my website: <a href='https://ninefivepocast.com/episode4'>https://ninefivepocast.com/episode4</a> <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode or any of the other episodes on the Nine-Five Podcast, make sure you <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review on iTunes</a>. Your reviews go a LONG way in making the podcast a success.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#003 I had the opportunity to chat with Kelsey Rehome who is a mental health counselor and therapist. From early on, she was told that starting her own private practice was for much later in her career. That hasn't stopped her from getting started now.  Kelsey works her 9-5 job as a counselor and therapist while working to get enough hours to take her private practice full-time.  In this episode, we talk about how she has been able to start her own business in the mental health field with ver...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#003 I had the opportunity to chat with Kelsey Rehome who is a mental health counselor and therapist. From early on, she was told that starting her own <a href='http://kelseyrehomema.com/'>private practice</a> was for much later in her career. That hasn&apos;t stopped her from getting started now.<br/><br/>Kelsey works her 9-5 job as a counselor and therapist while working to get enough hours to take her private practice full-time.<br/><br/>In this episode, we talk about how she has been able to start her own business in the mental health field with very little background in business. Several other topics that we cover include:</p><ul><li>Overcoming imposter syndrome and the fear of getting started</li><li>How Kelsey has been able to build up a clientele for her private practice despite working her 9-5</li><li>The importance of being transparent and providing value to your customer/audience</li><li>Some of the next steps for Kelsey as she continues to grow her private practice</li></ul><p>You can find the show notes, transcript, and all the links mentioned in Episode 3 over on my website: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode3'>https://ninefivepodcast.com/episode3</a><br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode or any of the other episodes on the Nine-Five Podcast, please head on over to iTunes and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-five-podcast/id1523078517'>leave a review</a>. Your reviews go a long way in making this podcast a success!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>001: Welcome to the Nine-Five Podcast!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#001 Welcome to the FIRST EVER EPISODE of the Nine-Five Podcast. This episode is an introduction to myself, Nick Nalbach, as well as an introduction to the Nine-Five Podcast and Nine-Five to Freedom brand.   In this episode, I discuss what you can expect from the podcast going forward: Interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionalsBusiness tips, hacks, and strategies that you can implement yourself to help start, build, and grow your own online business.My background a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#001 Welcome to the FIRST EVER EPISODE of the Nine-Five Podcast. This episode is an introduction to myself, Nick Nalbach, as well as an introduction to the Nine-Five Podcast and Nine-Five to Freedom brand. <br/><br/>In this episode, I discuss what you can expect from the podcast going forward:</p><ul><li>Interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals</li><li>Business tips, hacks, and strategies that you can implement yourself to help start, build, and grow your own online business.</li><li>My background and how I got into online business and entrepreneurship</li></ul><p>This is an important first episode because I discuss my story and how/why I decided to become my own boss. I think many will be able to relate to my story and feeling of being stuck in their 9-5 job with no real reason to believe that online business is a possibility.<br/><br/>If this first episode has you intrigued and wanting to hear more, make sure you check out <a href='httpe://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode2'>Episode 2</a> which is also live. In that episode, I sit down with Tyler Nalbach (my brother) and we discuss his journey into online business where he is currently running his own SEO agency alongside his current 9-5 job.<br/><br/>You can find all my podcast episodes, blog posts, and resources over on my website: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com'>ninefivetofreedom.com</a>.<br/><br/>All the show notes and transcripts for this episode can be found over on my website as well: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode1'>Episode 1 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#001 Welcome to the FIRST EVER EPISODE of the Nine-Five Podcast. This episode is an introduction to myself, Nick Nalbach, as well as an introduction to the Nine-Five Podcast and Nine-Five to Freedom brand. <br/><br/>In this episode, I discuss what you can expect from the podcast going forward:</p><ul><li>Interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals</li><li>Business tips, hacks, and strategies that you can implement yourself to help start, build, and grow your own online business.</li><li>My background and how I got into online business and entrepreneurship</li></ul><p>This is an important first episode because I discuss my story and how/why I decided to become my own boss. I think many will be able to relate to my story and feeling of being stuck in their 9-5 job with no real reason to believe that online business is a possibility.<br/><br/>If this first episode has you intrigued and wanting to hear more, make sure you check out <a href='httpe://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode2'>Episode 2</a> which is also live. In that episode, I sit down with Tyler Nalbach (my brother) and we discuss his journey into online business where he is currently running his own SEO agency alongside his current 9-5 job.<br/><br/>You can find all my podcast episodes, blog posts, and resources over on my website: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com'>ninefivetofreedom.com</a>.<br/><br/>All the show notes and transcripts for this episode can be found over on my website as well: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode1'>Episode 1 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#002 In this episode of the Nine-Five Podcast, I chat with Tyler Nalbach from SEO Align, the FIRST EVER GUEST on the show! We talk about how Tyler has managed to create his own one-man SEO agency, on the side, while still working his current 9-5 job.  In this episode, we cover many different topics including: Importance of providing valuable content to your audience/clientsSEO Strategies to help get you found in search enginesAutomation to help free up your timeOutsourcing tedious tasks and w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>#002 In this episode of the Nine-Five Podcast, I chat with Tyler Nalbach from <a href='https://seoalign.com'>SEO Align</a>, the FIRST EVER GUEST on the show! We talk about how Tyler has managed to create his own one-man SEO agency, on the side, while still working his current 9-5 job.<br/><br/>In this episode, we cover many different topics including:</p><ul><li>Importance of providing valuable content to your audience/clients</li><li>SEO Strategies to help get you found in search engines</li><li>Automation to help free up your time</li><li>Outsourcing tedious tasks and where to find reliable help with this</li></ul><p>As well as many other tips and strategies to help you get more out of your SEO efforts, and ultimately make you a better entrepreneur.<br/><br/>You can find the transcript and show notes, as well as any links mentioned in this episode, on my website: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode2'>Episode 2 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#002 In this episode of the Nine-Five Podcast, I chat with Tyler Nalbach from <a href='https://seoalign.com'>SEO Align</a>, the FIRST EVER GUEST on the show! We talk about how Tyler has managed to create his own one-man SEO agency, on the side, while still working his current 9-5 job.<br/><br/>In this episode, we cover many different topics including:</p><ul><li>Importance of providing valuable content to your audience/clients</li><li>SEO Strategies to help get you found in search engines</li><li>Automation to help free up your time</li><li>Outsourcing tedious tasks and where to find reliable help with this</li></ul><p>As well as many other tips and strategies to help you get more out of your SEO efforts, and ultimately make you a better entrepreneur.<br/><br/>You can find the transcript and show notes, as well as any links mentioned in this episode, on my website: <a href='https://ninefivetofreedom.com/episode2'>Episode 2 Show Notes</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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