My Risk Without Regret podcast launched 5 years ago this weekend. I’ve taken too long of a break from it, but it’s time to finally get back. And what better way than to start creating videos on the 5 year anniversary. I’ve been terrified to be on video for so long, but that was just a stupid story I told myself. Zero excuses. Just start and keep going. Let go of perfection, just create now with whatever tools you have. So here’s me rambling for 23 minutes about myself and my podcast and my life and I’m finally ready to get my thoughts and stories back out there. The audio for this podcast was stripped out of the video that's on my YouTube channel (The Ran Plan). Thanks for listening.  ========  Website: http://www.RiskWithoutRegret.com  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/theranplan  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/riskwithoutregret  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/riskwithoutregret

My Risk Without Regret podcast launched 5 years ago this weekend. I’ve taken too long of a break from it, but it’s time to finally get back. And what better way than to start creating videos on the 5 year anniversary. I’ve been terrified to be on video for so long, but that was just a stupid story I told myself. Zero excuses. Just start and keep going. Let go of perfection, just create now with whatever tools you have. So here’s me rambling for 23 minutes about myself and my podcast and my life and I’m finally ready to get my thoughts and stories back out there. The audio for this podcast was stripped out of the video that's on my YouTube channel (The Ran Plan). Thanks for listening. ======== Website: <a href="http://www.RiskWithoutRegret.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.RiskWithoutRegret.com</a> YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/theranplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/theranplan</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/riskwithoutregret" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/riskwithoutregret</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/riskwithoutregret" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/riskwithoutregret</a>

#62 – 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Leads to Finally Creating Videos

If you're a musician, you want more people to listen to your music. And you'd prefer to create music full-time. Which means you'll likely need to make money from it. Today's episode talks about various ways to increase your YouTube revenue.  In the end, you should strive to connect with your fans more. And by giving them more of what they want, you'll also get more of what you want. Some of these strategies (which are probably obvious to most bands) can help you make a few extra bucks, and that should allow you to keep creating more music.  Leveraging the technology that's available to us these days is cheap or free in some cases. You might as well use it to your advantage and turn your fans into raving fans.  Everything mentioned  YouTube's new monetization rules Every band or musician should have their own merch My YouTube channel Our Last Night I Prevail Bands should have an email list    Thanks for listening I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to share it with your friends, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a quick review!

If you're a musician, you want more people to listen to your music. And you'd prefer to create music full-time. Which means you'll likely need to make money from it. Today's episode talks about various ways to increase your YouTube revenue. In the end, you should strive to connect with your fans more. And by giving them more of what they want, you'll also get more of what you want. Some of these strategies (which are probably obvious to most bands) can help you make a few extra bucks, and that should allow you to keep creating more music. Leveraging the technology that's available to us these days is cheap or free in some cases. You might as well use it to your advantage and turn your fans into raving fans. Everything mentioned <ul> <li>YouTube's <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/16/16899068/youtube-new-monetization-rules-announced-4000-hours" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">new monetization rules</a></li> <li>Every band or musician should have <a href="http://www.merchfromscratch.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">their own merch</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bigran82/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My YouTube channel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSK6np9KqzI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Our Last Night</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb_CZfWko8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I Prevail</a></li> <li>Bands should <a href="https://www.riskwithoutregret.com/aweber" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">have an email list</a></li> </ul>   Thanks for listening I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to share it with your friends, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a>, and leave a quick review!

#61 - How Bands Can Easily Increase Their YouTube Revenue

Everyone hears the word "success" and instantly thinks of fame and fortune. But we all know (or should know) that happiness doesn't actually come from money. Unfortunately we all have to figure this out for ourselves.  In this episode I talk about mundane tasks, people hating their jobs, feeling stuck, how money is an incentive to keep you there, going down the wrong path, making changes, how you have plenty of time every week to figure something else out, and asking questions like what do you really want in life. All of this and more. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to share it with your friends, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a quick review!   Everything mentioned  "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." "If you love the work you're doing, it doesn't always feel like work." 6 Stories That Prove Kobe Was The HARDEST WORKER In NBA HISTORY $1000 Diapers! Haha "How are you ever going to stop doing something you hate if the money keeps rolling in?" Depression, suicide problems for Wall Street bankers "The longer you do anything you dislike, the more painful it is to get out." "If you want to change your situation, you're gonna have to get uncomfortable." "If you want to change your life, change something that you do daily." "A lot of people build a lifestyle around shit that they hate." "If you don't know what you want, any path will take you there." "I hope everybody could get rich and famous and will have everything they ever dreamed of, so they will know that its not the answer." -Jim Carrey Jim &amp; Andy: The Great Beyond "Sure, you might make a lot of money someday, but are you really successful if you don't have freedom and you're not happy?" "People know that money won't buy them happiness, but everyone has to find out for themselves."    Related reading  Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur    Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with any feedback or questions that you have.

Everyone hears the word "success" and instantly thinks of fame and fortune. But we all know (or should know) that happiness doesn't actually come from money. Unfortunately we all have to figure this out for ourselves. In this episode I talk about mundane tasks, people hating their jobs, feeling stuck, how money is an incentive to keep you there, going down the wrong path, making changes, how you have plenty of time every week to figure something else out, and asking questions like what do you really want in life. All of this and more. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to share it with your friends, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a>, and leave a quick review!   Everything mentioned <ul> <li>"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."</li> <li>"If you love the work you're doing, it doesn't always feel like work."</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBPpA3RjNgE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">6 Stories That Prove Kobe Was The HARDEST WORKER In NBA HISTORY</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2FTA3ig" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">$1000 Diapers!</a> Haha</li> <li>"How are you ever going to stop doing something you hate if the money keeps rolling in?"</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6Y8SAI_bE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Depression, suicide problems for Wall Street bankers</a></li> <li>"The longer you do anything you dislike, the more painful it is to get out."</li> <li>"If you want to change your situation, you're gonna have to get uncomfortable."</li> <li>"If you want to change your life, change something that you do daily."</li> <li>"A lot of people build a lifestyle around shit that they hate."</li> <li>"If you don't know what you want, any path will take you there."</li> <li>"I hope everybody could get rich and famous and will have everything they ever dreamed of, so they will know that its not the answer." -Jim Carrey</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB15UFO5ebA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jim &amp; Andy: The Great Beyond</a></li> <li>"Sure, you might make a lot of money someday, but are you really successful if you don't have freedom and you're not happy?"</li> <li>"People know that money won't buy them happiness, but everyone has to find out for themselves."</li> </ul>   Related reading <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2FTh6we" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Msq30H" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2S35o8t" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur</a></li> </ul>   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with any feedback or questions that you have.

#60 - Why Success is a Bad Thing if You’re Doing Shit You Hate

Regardless if you're a stripper or a bartender or neither, I think this episode might give you some new ideas to think about. No matter what niche or industry you're in, there are always random ways to mix things up. Check out the complete show notes here: RiskWithoutRegret.com/strippers Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a review if you have a second.

Regardless if you're a stripper or a bartender or neither, I think this episode might give you some new ideas to think about. No matter what niche or industry you're in, there are always random ways to mix things up. Check out the complete show notes here: <a href="RiskWithoutRegret.com/strippers" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RiskWithoutRegret.com/strippers</a> Thanks for listening! Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the show</a> and leave a review if you have a second.

#59 - Why Strippers & Bartenders Should Be Using Tinder

So about a year ago, I wanted to create my own monthly subscription box for my Low Label clothing brand. Everyone was doing them and I thought I could build something cool too. I had no idea what I was doing so it was a lot of trial and error, until I ultimately shut it down at the end of 2017.  Throughout this episode, I explain the details of my monthly box and why it was a failure (even though most failures are great learning experiences). I talk about why it probably didn't work out, and then I go into some ways that I would do a subscription box differently in the future. This would definitely be helpful to anyone considering going down this path, and I'm sure you can pull a few tips out of this one.  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review!  My Clothing Brand Course Merch From Scratch Master Course - Teaching you how to create your own clothing brand from scratch, with no experience. If you have an idea, I can help you turn that into a legit merchandise business! Sign up here... $100 OFF CODE, EXPIRES 4/30/18: RISK100  My E-Commerce Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...  Everything mentioned Low Label @MiniTruckScene @HotRodAvenue #38 – How I Started Mini Truck Scene and Went From Photography to Apparel Club Low Private Facebook Group Online Shop Master Course Merch From Scratch Master Course ShipStation @EatGoodShit  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

So about a year ago, I wanted to create my own monthly subscription box for my Low Label clothing brand. Everyone was doing them and I thought I could build something cool too. I had no idea what I was doing so it was a lot of trial and error, until I ultimately shut it down at the end of 2017. Throughout this episode, I explain the details of my monthly box and why it was a failure (even though most failures are great learning experiences). I talk about why it probably didn't work out, and then I go into some ways that I would do a subscription box differently in the future. This would definitely be helpful to anyone considering going down this path, and I'm sure you can pull a few tips out of this one. I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! My Clothing Brand Course <a href="http://www.MerchFromScratch.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merch From Scratch Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to create your own clothing brand from scratch, with no experience. If you have an idea, I can help you turn that into a legit merchandise business! <a href="http://www.MerchFromScratch.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> $100 OFF CODE, EXPIRES 4/30/18: RISK100 My E-Commerce Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="https://www.lowlabel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Low Label</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/minitruckscene" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@MiniTruckScene</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hotrodavenue" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@HotRodAvenue</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/how-i-started-mini-truck-scene/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#38 – How I Started Mini Truck Scene and Went From Photography to Apparel</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowlabelclub" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Club Low Private Facebook Group</a> <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> <a href="http://www.MerchFromScratch.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merch From Scratch Master Course</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ShipStation</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/eatgoodshit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@EatGoodShit</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#58 - Why My Monthly Subscription Boxes Failed and What I'd Do Different Next Time

Here's a super short episode, only 3 minutes in length. I posted this quote on my personal Instagram a couple months ago (@bigran82). I wrote a long caption explaining my thoughts on it and how it relates to my life. I turned that caption into audio and now it's available through my podcast.  Here's the text version of this episode:  So much work over the past week, and it continues into another late one tonight.  I think we are all lucky at times, but no one is lucky 24/7. Someone called me lucky again the other day, because sometimes my social media gives off the impression like I don't work at all, like I'm just traveling all the time or eating at Chipotle everyday or just sleeping. Like that's all I do. Haha  I just work hard behind the scenes, although if you've followed my Snapchat (minitruckscene) for the past few years, you'd see what my daily life is like.  I really enjoy my life, but 80% of the time it would look extremely boring from an outsider's perspective. Like here's my computer, here's a book, here's my food, here's a movie I'm watching, here's the orders I'm shipping, here's the music I'm listening to, etc.  But that 20% or less of my time overpowers the majority. It blinds people and makes them forget what my daily life is like. Most of my waking hours are spent either: at my desk on my computer, in bed or on the couch updating social media accounts &amp; responding to emails, or in some random place working from my laptop.  But that's boring so I don't show it all the time. By not showing it all the time, I might have this image sometimes of extreme success with little to no work. Far from the truth. And I know I can make things look easy at times, but it took many years of work for it to appear that way.  So maybe I should start posting more of my daily life (even though I think I'm extremely transparent on all social networks) so people can better understand what it takes to do the things I do.  It's not easy by any means, and I don't think it's for most people, but it's 100% available to everyone. I just had a stronger push to go for it, and that opened my eyes. Maybe some day I can give that same push to hundreds or thousands of people.  What are your thoughts on all of this?  Back to work at 2:04am, at my desk, that I've been at for 4 hours, and before that I was on the couch updating social media til I passed out for a few hours.  The ingredients are simple, but cooking the recipe can be challenging at times. Make it anyways. @riskwithoutregret #ranplan  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review!  Most of these episodes are 30-60 minutes, so I'm trying out some shorter ones to get some feedback. Comment below if you dig these bite-size episodes better. Thanks!  My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Here's a super short episode, only 3 minutes in length. I posted this quote on my personal Instagram a couple months ago (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcB6X2vBKY7/?taken-by=bigran82" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@bigran82</a>). I wrote a long caption explaining my thoughts on it and how it relates to my life. I turned that caption into audio and now it's available through my podcast. Here's the text version of this episode: So much work over the past week, and it continues into another late one tonight. I think we are all lucky at times, but no one is lucky 24/7. Someone called me lucky again the other day, because sometimes my social media gives off the impression like I don't work at all, like I'm just traveling all the time or eating at Chipotle everyday or just sleeping. Like that's all I do. Haha I just work hard behind the scenes, although if you've followed my Snapchat (<a href="https://www.snapchat.com/add/minitruckscene" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">minitruckscene</a>) for the past few years, you'd see what my daily life is like. I really enjoy my life, but 80% of the time it would look extremely boring from an outsider's perspective. Like here's my computer, here's a book, here's my food, here's a movie I'm watching, here's the orders I'm shipping, here's the music I'm listening to, etc. But that 20% or less of my time overpowers the majority. It blinds people and makes them forget what my daily life is like. Most of my waking hours are spent either: at my desk on my computer, in bed or on the couch updating social media accounts &amp; responding to emails, or in some random place working from my laptop. But that's boring so I don't show it all the time. By not showing it all the time, I might have this image sometimes of extreme success with little to no work. Far from the truth. And I know I can make things look easy at times, but it took many years of work for it to appear that way. So maybe I should start posting more of my daily life (even though I think I'm extremely transparent on all social networks) so people can better understand what it takes to do the things I do. It's not easy by any means, and I don't think it's for most people, but it's 100% available to everyone. I just had a stronger push to go for it, and that opened my eyes. Maybe some day I can give that same push to hundreds or thousands of people. What are your thoughts on all of this? Back to work at 2:04am, at my desk, that I've been at for 4 hours, and before that I was on the couch updating social media til I passed out for a few hours. The ingredients are simple, but cooking the recipe can be challenging at times. Make it anyways. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/riskwithoutregret" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@riskwithoutregret</a> #ranplan I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! Most of these episodes are 30-60 minutes, so I'm trying out some shorter ones to get some feedback. Comment below if you dig these bite-size episodes better. Thanks! My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#57 - The Hard Work Puts You Where The Good Luck Can Find You

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On today's episode, I have an amazing interview that I know you'll get some value out of. My guest is an entrepreneur located down in Texas, and although he's running a successful business these days, it wasn't always that way. In fact, for almost 10 years, he was an air force pilot flying all over the world.  But after you hear his story, as well as the ups and downs along the way, you'll understand why he transitioned into something completely different: vending machines.  He took a simple concept, found an industry that could benefit from his idea, found success with it, created a franchise program, and has been scaling the business ever since.  If you've ever thought about starting a business on the side, but you don't know where to start, and you're really looking for a proven business model to get you going, that isn't going to take up all your spare time, this episode is definitely for you.  Or maybe you have plans to quit your full-time job and want to switch careers altogether, but you want more freedom and flexibility instead of working another boring 9-5 job. Well, this episode is also for you too.  And even if you aren't looking to become a franchisee or quit your job or whatever, I know you'll still love hearing all the details of this story, and I bet you'll learn some important life lessons regardless.  Plus, if you stick around til the end (or scroll down this page), there's a free gift for everyone that's listening. And it might get you even more interested in this type of business after you check it out.  Anyways, I've been excited to share this one with you for awhile, so let's just dive right into it. Here's my conversation with Matt Miller. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here... Free Gift Just for being a loyal Risk Without Regret listener, Matt is offering you a free e-book! It's called "Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business." All you have to do is visit SSVbusiness.com/RiskWithoutRegret and you can download it right away. Enjoy! Connect with Matt Website: SSVbusiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/SSVbusiness Twitter: @SSVbusiness Everything mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! School Spirit Vending School News Guru School Zone Podcast Marlin and Percy Outliers: The Story of Success Andrea Lake interview The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results Best quotes from this episode There are very few mistakes that you can make that you can't recover from. Too many people are getting ready to get ready to get ready to do something. You only have to succeed one time to completely change your family's financial future and to have an impact on society as a whole. We were willing to stick with it and adjust along the way. Inch by inch, everything's a cinch. Yard by yard, everything's hard. Change takes time. Especially real and long-term change. There's no shortcut, just get excited in the journey. I think we all take ourselves too seriously in a lot of ways. Design business systems that support your life and not a life that supports your business. I burned the ships. We were gonna make this happen. I had no choice.  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

On today's episode, I have an amazing interview that I know you'll get some value out of. My guest is an entrepreneur located down in Texas, and although he's running a successful business these days, it wasn't always that way. In fact, for almost 10 years, he was an air force pilot flying all over the world. But after you hear his story, as well as the ups and downs along the way, you'll understand why he transitioned into something completely different: vending machines. He took a simple concept, found an industry that could benefit from his idea, found success with it, created a franchise program, and has been scaling the business ever since. If you've ever thought about starting a business on the side, but you don't know where to start, and you're really looking for a proven business model to get you going, that isn't going to take up all your spare time, this episode is definitely for you. Or maybe you have plans to quit your full-time job and want to switch careers altogether, but you want more freedom and flexibility instead of working another boring 9-5 job. Well, this episode is also for you too. And even if you aren't looking to become a franchisee or quit your job or whatever, I know you'll still love hearing all the details of this story, and I bet you'll learn some important life lessons regardless. Plus, if you stick around til the end (or scroll down this page), there's a free gift for everyone that's listening. And it might get you even more interested in this type of business after you check it out. Anyways, I've been excited to share this one with you for awhile, so let's just dive right into it. Here's my conversation with Matt Miller. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Free Gift Just for being a loyal Risk Without Regret listener, Matt is offering you a free e-book! It's called "Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business." All you have to do is visit <a href="https://ssvbusiness.com/riskwithoutregret/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SSVbusiness.com/RiskWithoutRegret</a> and you can download it right away. Enjoy! Connect with Matt Website: <a href="https://ssvbusiness.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SSVbusiness.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SSVBusiness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SSVbusiness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ssvbusiness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SSVbusiness</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://amzn.to/2rN8EJq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!</a> <a href="http://schoolspiritvending.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">School Spirit Vending</a> <a href="http://schoolnewsguru.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">School News Guru</a> <a href="https://schoolzonepodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">School Zone Podcast</a> <a href="http://marlinandpercy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marlin and Percy</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2FpFke0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Outliers: The Story of Success</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/andrea-lake-teaches-us-how-she-has-made-millions-selling-tshirts-and-stickers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Lake interview</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2BAD01e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results</a> Best quotes from this episode There are very few mistakes that you can make that you can't recover from. Too many people are getting ready to get ready to get ready to do something. You only have to succeed one time to completely change your family's financial future and to have an impact on society as a whole. We were willing to stick with it and adjust along the way. Inch by inch, everything's a cinch. Yard by yard, everything's hard. Change takes time. Especially real and long-term change. There's no shortcut, just get excited in the journey. I think we all take ourselves too seriously in a lot of ways. Design business systems that support your life and not a life that supports your business. I burned the ships. We were gonna make this happen. I had no choice. Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#56 - Air Force Pilot Turns a $36 Candy Machine into an 8-Figure Vending Business

If someone comes to me and says they want to own their own business someday, but they have no skills and they have no idea what to do, the first thing I ask them is, "Do you enjoy being on a computer for long periods of time?"  If they say no, I think they should be trying as many new things as possible to see what sticks and what they enjoy doing. Almost anything can be monetized at some point. But if they say yes, and they also say they are pretty tech-savvy, I instantly tell them they should learn web design.  Once they start going down the web design path, they are going to have a million questions. And one that comes up often is: is it cheating for a web designer to be using themes/templates on client sites, or even their own website?  It really comes down to who you ask, what their background is, and what type of business they are trying to run. My short answer is: you should definitely be starting every website with a premium theme.  Hit play on this episode to learn more about why I feel strongly about this, and how this couldskyrocket the amount of clients you get, as well as increase the amount of money you make.  Over the years, I've learned a thing or two when it comes to web design and running a business based around it. If you have any interest in this space, definitely listen to this one, it might open up your mind to new possibilities.  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! And of course, share it with anyone else that might get value from it.  My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here... [SAVE $100 WITH CODE: RISK100 - ENDS 12/31/17 AT MIDNIGHT!]  Everything mentioned WordPress.org WooCommerce.com EmberSmith.com EightDeuce.com LowLabel.com CreateYourOnlineShop.com (save $100 with code: RISK100)  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

If someone comes to me and says they want to own their own business someday, but they have no skills and they have no idea what to do, the first thing I ask them is, "Do you enjoy being on a computer for long periods of time?" If they say no, I think they should be trying as many new things as possible to see what sticks and what they enjoy doing. Almost anything can be monetized at some point. But if they say yes, and they also say they are pretty tech-savvy, I instantly tell them they should learn web design. Once they start going down the web design path, they are going to have a million questions. And one that comes up often is: is it cheating for a web designer to be using themes/templates on client sites, or even their own website? It really comes down to who you ask, what their background is, and what type of business they are trying to run. My short answer is: you should definitely be starting every website with a premium theme. Hit play on this episode to learn more about why I feel strongly about this, and how this couldskyrocket the amount of clients you get, as well as increase the amount of money you make. Over the years, I've learned a thing or two when it comes to web design and running a business based around it. If you have any interest in this space, definitely listen to this one, it might open up your mind to new possibilities. I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! And of course, share it with anyone else that might get value from it. My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> [SAVE $100 WITH CODE: RISK100 - ENDS 12/31/17 AT MIDNIGHT!] Everything mentioned <a href="http://www.wordpress.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress.org</a> <a href="http://www.woocommerce.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WooCommerce.com</a> <a href="http://embersmith.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EmberSmith.com</a> <a href="http://www.eightdeuce.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EightDeuce.com</a> <a href="http://www.lowlabel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LowLabel.com</a> <a href="http://www.createyouronlineshop.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CreateYourOnlineShop.com</a> (save $100 with code: RISK100) Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#55 - Starting a Web Design Business and Using Themes for Client Websites

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms out there. I use it constantly, and I have way too many accounts, more than any sane person should be able to handle.  Hashtags are at the core of this app/tool, and it's a way for other people to find you and your content. But there are rules. And the rule is, no more than 30 hashtags, because people always abuse things like this, so they had to put a limit on it. But there's a loophole...  In this episode, I talk about how I stumbled across this hack and how simple it is to do. This should be a quick way to start getting some new people finding your posts and following you as a result.  Hopefully this is something you never knew about and I was able to teach you a new trick. If so, I'd love to hear how it has helped to grow your IG account and also if you have any other hacks that others might not know about, yet!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! And of course, share it with anyone else that might get value from it.  My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...  Everything mentioned @riskwithoutregret Instagram @tonyhensonphotography Instagram @eatgoodshit Instagram Original article I found about 60 hashtags  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms out there. I use it constantly, and I have way too many accounts, more than any sane person should be able to handle. Hashtags are at the core of this app/tool, and it's a way for other people to find you and your content. But there are rules. And the rule is, no more than 30 hashtags, because people always abuse things like this, so they had to put a limit on it. But there's a loophole... In this episode, I talk about how I stumbled across this hack and how simple it is to do. This should be a quick way to start getting some new people finding your posts and following you as a result. Hopefully this is something you never knew about and I was able to teach you a new trick. If so, I'd love to hear how it has helped to grow your IG account and also if you have any other hacks that others might not know about, yet! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! And of course, share it with anyone else that might get value from it. My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="https://www.instagram.com/riskwithoutregret/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@riskwithoutregret Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyhensonphotography/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tonyhensonphotography Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatgoodshit/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@eatgoodshit Instagram</a> <a href="http://www.itchban.com/blog/2017/1/7/instagram-max-hashtags-how-to-post-up-to-60" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Original article I found about 60 hashtags</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#54 - How To Use 60 Hashtags On Your Instagram Photos

When it comes to growing a business, marketing is something that you'll have to spend money on. And once you figure it out and see the benefits, it's something you'll constantly want to invest in.  One thing that you should definitely consider is incorporating FREE into your company somehow.  In this episode, I talk about how I've used free with my clothing brands and some of my websites. I also share some other ideas that are pretty popular across various industries, whether it be products or services.  Hopefully you learn some tips while listening to this one. And I'd love to hear how you've used free in your business or side hustle, so feel free to leave a quick comment below.  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here... Everything mentioned Low Label Lone Star Throwdown How I started Mini Truck Scene ClickFunnels Tucker Max interview Book in a Box ShipStation Create Your Online Shop Free Chocolate Experiment Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

When it comes to growing a business, marketing is something that you'll have to spend money on. And once you figure it out and see the benefits, it's something you'll constantly want to invest in. One thing that you should definitely consider is incorporating FREE into your company somehow. In this episode, I talk about how I've used free with my clothing brands and some of my websites. I also share some other ideas that are pretty popular across various industries, whether it be products or services. Hopefully you learn some tips while listening to this one. And I'd love to hear how you've used free in your business or side hustle, so feel free to leave a quick comment below. I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="https://www.lowlabel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Low Label</a> <a href="http://www.lonestarthrowdown.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lone Star Throwdown</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/how-i-started-mini-truck-scene/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How I started Mini Truck Scene</a> <a href="https://www.clickfunnels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ClickFunnels</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/tucker-max-book-in-a-box-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tucker Max interview</a> <a href="http://bookinabox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book in a Box</a> <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShipStation</a> <a href="http://www.onlineshopcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create Your Online Shop</a> <a href="http://danariely.com/2009/08/10/the-nuances-of-the-free-experiment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Chocolate Experiment</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#53 - The Power and Psychology Behind the Word FREE

Based out of Dayton, Ohio, Randy Johnson hosts a weekly podcast titled Risk Without Regret. The main goal of this show is to inspire and motivate you to follow your dreams, take more risks, build a business around your passions, and have no regrets along the way.Some episodes, I'll discuss a quote I came across and really dig in deeper for 10-20 minutes. Quotes that mean something to me, and I think deserve to be expanded upon to make you think about them more and how they can relate to you.The rest of the episodes will be more of an interview format. I'll bring guests onto the show that have an inspiring story to share about their journey. These might range from 30-90 minutes, and some may even pass the 2 hour mark. These amazing people will come from all walks of life and they bring insane amounts of wisdom to the table.I refer to all of my guests as risk takers. Individuals who didn't follow the typical path, they paved their own. They enlighten us all about how they started their business, or travel the world, or work from their laptop on a beach, or make 7-figures, or even just how their life experiences shaped them into who they are today.Some are more successful than others, but they all share the same mindset of taking risks, doing what they love, helping others, and living life to the fullest. Enjoy!

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Based out of Dayton, Ohio, Randy Johnson hosts a weekly podcast titled Risk Without Regret. The main goal of this show is to inspire and motivate you to follow your dreams, take more risks, build a business around your passions, and have no regrets along the way. Some episodes, I'll discuss a quote I came across and really dig in deeper for 10-20 minutes. Quotes that mean something to me, and I think deserve to be expanded upon to make you think about them more and how they can relate to you. The rest of the episodes will be more of an interview format. I'll bring guests onto the show that have an inspiring story to share about their journey. These might range from 30-90 minutes, and some may even pass the 2 hour mark. These amazing people will come from all walks of life and they bring insane amounts of wisdom to the table. I refer to all of my guests as risk takers. Individuals who didn't follow the typical path, they paved their own. They enlighten us all about how they started their business, or travel the world, or work from their laptop on a beach, or make 7-figures, or even just how their life experiences shaped them into who they are today. Some are more successful than others, but they all share the same mindset of taking risks, doing what they love, helping others, and living life to the fullest. Enjoy!

Risk Without Regret: Thoughts On Life, Business, Freedom, & Happiness

Brandt Fuqua

Another first, this is the first interview episode. I sit down with Brandt Fuqua who is the owner of Graphic Disorder. He runs a successful screen-printing and embroidery shop in Johnson City, Tennessee. Enjoy!

Another first, this is the first interview episode. I sit down with Brandt Fuqua who is the owner of Graphic Disorder. He runs a successful screen-printing and embroidery shop in Johnson City, Tennessee. Enjoy!

RWR-003: Interview with Brandt Fuqua of Graphic Disorder

Today's quote is: "Don't complain about things you're not willing to change." Seriously, stop complaining about everything. It is getting you nowhere. Be positive and change your mindset!Subscribe to the podcast!People, websites, &amp; products mentioned:The Art of WorkThe Miracle MorningSecrets of the Millionaire MindThe School of GreatnessThanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

Today's quote is: "Don't complain about things you're not willing to change." Seriously, stop complaining about everything. It is getting you nowhere. Be positive and change your mindset!<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>People, websites, &amp; products mentioned:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/artofwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Work</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/miracle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/million" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of the Millionaire Mind</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/greatness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The School of Greatness</a>Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

RWR-013: Don't Complain About Things You're Not Willing to Change

We all need some amount of money, that's a fact. How we spend that money is vastly different.  I would classify myself as a frugal person: someone that spends money on the things that add value to my life, and saving money on the things that don't matter as much.  In this episode, I'll dig into the difference between being frugal and being a cheapskate. We all love saving money, but there are times when it makes sense to spend. Enjoy!  I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!  Everything mentioned Shipstation shipping software Dymo thermal label printer Podcast Movement 2016 Mackie 402VLZ4 mixer Audio-Technica headphones Zoom H4N audio recorder Audio-Technica ATR-2100 dynamic microphone Kayak - great travel deals Article about frugality  Best quotes from this episode If you need a machine and don't buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and you don't have it. -Henry Ford Cheap and frugal people both love to save money, but frugal people will not do so at the expense of others. Frugality is about assessing the bigger picture and having the patience to cash in on the simple savings strategies. Being cheap is about spending less; being frugal is about prioritizing your spending so that you can have more of the things you really care about. You don't need the best of everything to get started. Stop being a cheapskate on the things that matter to you. Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

We all need some amount of money, that's a fact. How we spend that money is vastly different. I would classify myself as a frugal person: someone that spends money on the things that add value to my life, and saving money on the things that don't matter as much. In this episode, I'll dig into the difference between being frugal and being a cheapskate. We all love saving money, but there are times when it makes sense to spend. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shipstation shipping software</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/29mYUv4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dymo thermal label printer</a> <a href="http://podcastmovement.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Movement 2016</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/29mYWmt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mackie 402VLZ4 mixer</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/29rxXF9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audio-Technica headphones</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/29fvrCc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoom H4N audio recorder</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/29FBLSo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audio-Technica ATR-2100 dynamic microphone</a> <a href="https://www.kayak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayak - great travel deals</a> <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/the-frugal-shopper/2014/06/20/5-major-differences-between-cheap-and-frugal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article about frugality</a> Best quotes from this episode If you need a machine and don't buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and you don't have it. -Henry Ford Cheap and frugal people both love to save money, but frugal people will not do so at the expense of others. Frugality is about assessing the bigger picture and having the patience to cash in on the simple savings strategies. Being cheap is about spending less; being frugal is about prioritizing your spending so that you can have more of the things you really care about. You don't need the best of everything to get started. Stop being a cheapskate on the things that matter to you. Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#36 - The Difference Between Being Frugal & Being Cheap

Trevor Gay

About 3 months ago, I posted a photo of a 500 square foot tiny house on my instagram. Something about a small living space really interests me. The idea of just using it to do the basic things in life. Something like this would most definitely encourage you to get outdoors more and live more.In the comments, one of my friends said I should talk to Trevor Gay from Heart Of It All House. I had never heard of him before, so my curiosity led me to his profile where I did some basic research on him and what he was up to. Turns out he only lives about 30 minutes away, we have mutual friends, and share a lot of common interests. I wondered how we never crossed paths over the years!With that being said, you'll have to listen to this inspiring episode where we talk about his tiny house journey, why he's vegan, some of his favorite books, and so much more. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast!Show notes:[03:10] Meet Trevor! Tell us who you are, where you work, etc.It's a little ironic, risk without regret could be used to describe my entire career.[06:20] Have you always been into bikes?I didn't care about getting paid, I just wanted to work there.[10:05] Talk about the clothing line you started...I learned a really hard and valuable lesson at an early age and that's really stuck with me ever since.[12:00] If you could do another clothing line, what would you do different? Explain the non-profit you work with...Your morals, your values, and your mission need to be pretty clear, because people are more conscious than ever of everything.[13:45] Have you always lived in Ohio?[15:55] The HGTV show, how did that come about? Talk about your tiny house and minimalism...You really find out how much stuff you actually have when you reduce by 80%.When you get rid of a bunch of stuff, there's definitely this huge sense of freedom that you just can't get anywhere else.To detach from things and to let go of things that you think you care about is really mentally healthy.[23:35] Do you have any side businesses?[25:50] Has video work always been a passion of yours?Show Sponsor: I will teach you how to build your very own e-commerce website![29:30] What made you decide to go vegan?We are saving all of these animals, we love all of these animals, how can we do that and then eat another one?I can't tell you enough that a plant-based diet is where it's at.[32:10] Talk about Wild Again...Every animal here has a story.[35:10] Is your tiny house permanence or mobile?[36:10] What inspires you?People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily. -Zig ZiglarDo it, and then you will feel motivated to do it. —Zig ZiglarFor me, being involved with so many different things does keep me on my toes, it does keep me sharp, and it does keep me motivated.[37:05] Any skills every entrepreneur, or most people in general, should have?I like to be honorable. My word is extremely important to me.Just because you hear that someone else can do it that way doesn't mean that you should do it that way or that you can do it that way.You shouldn't engage in any deal if it isn't beneficial to both parties.[40:40] Is hustle or ambition more important than talent?If you're someone like myself (who doesn't consider himself naturally gifted or talented at anything) who has had to work as hard as you possibly could for the things that you have and the things that you've done, that's when hustle is extremely important. Because without it, you're not moving, you're at a standstill.Know how to sell yourself at all times and to preserve your self image. That's why your word is so important, because in the end, that's all you have.I do believe that if you surround yourself with the things that you want to be attracted to you, things just inevitably end up working out that way. And it's not magic, it's just the power of networking.I think if you don't find balance in your life, you might be regretful that you missed out on things. But at the same time, you also risk looking back and being like, "Wow, I didn't do anything."If you set goals, you're already on the right path.I think that being a good person and sticking to your morals really goes a long way.If you're burned out, if you're stressed out, and if you're tired all the time, you're not gonna perform.No one can tell you that you're right or wrong about what you actually want out of life.[48:05] You have a normal job, do you ever think of just doing your own thing? Explain vision boards...One of the pieces on my vision board says "working for myself by 2016." I set that about 2.5 years ago. And the absolutely, wildly terrifying thing is that I think that could happen next year. That definitely scares the hell out of me in a good way.I've always had all these side brands but they were safe because I had my 9-5. Stepping out of that comfort zone, ya, that's a scary thing.Without a doubt, I think that just seeing those goals in front of you when you wake up and when you go to sleep are powerful. And it's not magic, it's just literally seeing your goals everyday and that's a simple reminder of what you're working towards. Ask yourself, "Have I done anything today to work towards that goal?" And if you say no, well, there's your motivation right there as soon as you get out of bed.[52:15] How important is it to have a significant other with the same goals?Many people spend more time in planning the wedding than they do in planning the marriage. -Zig ZiglarYour significant other is your rock, your foundation.In my situation, ya I'm extremely lucky, but I wouldn't say luck. That's your selection process.Find someone who does coordinate with you.A relationship could make or break your dream.Show Sponsor: Try ShipStation completely FREE for 30 Days![57:25] Do you still have fears?It's really important to do the things instead of wondering what would happen if you would have done them. It's better to at least do it wrong and learn from that.When you hear how many people welcome mistakes and failures, we're like, "Ya, I'm totally on board!" But on the inside, we're like, "I don't want to fail. I'm terrified of failing." You still have this fear of making mistakes or looking bad, especially now with how vulnerable we are through social media.Your morals and your ethics will really show what kind of person you are when you fail or when you make a mistake.[1:00:30] How has social media played a role in what you do?[1:02:30] Have you ever had a mentor or coach?If there's someone in a position that you want to be in, study their life.[1:04:50] What is a big risk that you've taken?I think one of the risky things was choosing not to go to college and be self-taught.If you're in a spot for a long time and you feel yourself getting stagnant, it's time to go. Even if you've been there for 8 years and you're in a good spot, you're risking your career. Don't burn out.Move on before it's too late. And it's not only for your sake, but don't hurt the brand that you're associated with too. If you're comfortable and feel like you're on auto-pilot everyday and things are easy and you're almost bored, it's time to move on.[1:08:00] If you could recommend one book, what would it be?The Magic of Believing by Claude M. BristolTaking care of yourself regardless of your dietary choice is probably one of the most important things you could do in life period.[1:12:35] What do you wish you knew more about before starting the tiny house project?[1:14:50] Any specific moments that stand out on that journey?I really just wanted to pay it forward and do the same for people who have the same goal of trying to live with less and just be simpler.Not forgetting why you started the whole journey is pretty important.[1:18:10] What would you say to someone thinking about going down the tiny house path?I do still find myself tempted to look at these big mansions, but to not get confused with having that house and having success.[1:20:35] What does stories over stuff mean to you?I'm definitely not regretful that I did this now in life because i think that everything happens for a reason.[1:22:45] When you hear risk without regret, what comes to mind?Bet on your strengths and don't give a fuck about your weaknesses. -Gary VaynerchukKeep moving forward. Take those risks. As long as you don't die, don't regret it."Risk Without Regret" really resonated well with me. It made me smile for a few minutes just thinking about all the risks I've taken.I would suggest the same to everybody else, to not be afraid and to just go for it."What if's" will go to the grave with you.Connect with Trevor:Instagram: @trevorgayFacebook: facebook.com/trevorgayTwitter: @trevorgayConnect with Heart Of It All House:Website: heartofitallhouse.comInstagram: @heartofitallhouseFacebook: facebook.com/heartofitallhouseThis episode is brought to you by:Create Your Online Shop - In episode 9 of the podcast, I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you. If you sign up to the free email list, you'll be the first to have access before I release it to the public, as well as get the course at a big discount. Sign up now!ShipStation - I've only been using this shipping software for about 2-3 months, but I know I'll be using it for a long time. Saves me so much time and a bunch of money compared to what I was using. Definitely paid itself off in the first week. You can use it on any web browser on any computer, it has a clean interface, and easy to use with 4-5 of my companies. Get your FREE 30-Day Trial now to try out the full, complete version. They even give you a free Stamps.com account, as well as a free Express1.com account. Seriously, try it out today!People, websites, &amp; products mentioned:Mary BenasuttiWild Again Animal RescueTumbleweed Tiny House CompanyTiny House BuildNick Pineault &amp; Gen Gauvin of The Great AnomalyThe MinimalistsJawbreaker Road RallyHelping HandsPower of Now - Guide To Spiritual EnlightenmentGary VaynerchukThe Law of AttractionPsycho-CyberneticsThe ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary ResultsHow to Win Friends &amp; Influence PeopleThink and Grow RichThrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and LifeBig MeasVision BoardsThe SecretThe Miracle MorningSecrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of WealthThe Secret Language of BirthdaysVega - Plant-Based Nutrition CompanyThanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

About 3 months ago, I posted a photo of a 500 square foot tiny house on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bigran82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my instagram</a>. Something about a small living space really interests me. The idea of just using it to do the basic things in life. Something like this would most definitely encourage you to get outdoors more and live <a href="http://more.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more.In</a> the comments, one of my friends said I should talk to Trevor Gay from Heart Of It All House. I had never heard of him before, so my curiosity led me to his profile where I did some basic research on him and what he was up to. Turns out he only lives about 30 minutes away, we have mutual friends, and share a lot of common interests. I wondered how we never crossed paths over the years!With that being said, you'll have to listen to this inspiring episode where we talk about his tiny house journey, why he's vegan, some of his favorite books, and so much more. Enjoy!<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>Show notes:[03:10] Meet Trevor! Tell us who you are, where you work, <a href="http://etc.It" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">etc.It</a>'s a little ironic, risk without regret could be used to describe my entire career.[06:20] Have you always been into bikes?I didn't care about getting paid, I just wanted to work there.[10:05] Talk about the clothing line you started...I learned a really hard and valuable lesson at an early age and that's really stuck with me ever since.[12:00] If you could do another clothing line, what would you do different? Explain the non-profit you work with...Your morals, your values, and your mission need to be pretty clear, because people are more conscious than ever of everything.[13:45] Have you always lived in Ohio?[15:55] The HGTV show, how did that come about? Talk about your tiny house and minimalism...You really find out how much stuff you actually have when you reduce by 80%.When you get rid of a bunch of stuff, there's definitely this huge sense of freedom that you just can't get anywhere <a href="http://else.To" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">else.To</a> detach from things and to let go of things that you think you care about is really mentally healthy.[23:35] Do you have any side businesses?[25:50] Has video work always been a passion of yours?Show Sponsor: <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I will teach you how to build your very own e-commerce website!</a>[29:30] What made you decide to go vegan?We are saving all of these animals, we love all of these animals, how can we do that and then eat another one?I can't tell you enough that a plant-based diet is where it's at.[32:10] Talk about Wild Again...Every animal here has a story.[35:10] Is your tiny house permanence or mobile?[36:10] What inspires you?People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily. -Zig ZiglarDo it, and then you will feel motivated to do it. —Zig ZiglarFor me, being involved with so many different things does keep me on my toes, it does keep me sharp, and it does keep me motivated.[37:05] Any skills every entrepreneur, or most people in general, should have?I like to be honorable. My word is extremely important to me.Just because you hear that someone else can do it that way doesn't mean that you should do it that way or that you can do it that way.You shouldn't engage in any deal if it isn't beneficial to both parties.[40:40] Is hustle or ambition more important than talent?If you're someone like myself (who doesn't consider himself naturally gifted or talented at anything) who has had to work as hard as you possibly could for the things that you have and the things that you've done, that's when hustle is extremely important. Because without it, you're not moving, you're at a standstill.Know how to sell yourself at all times and to preserve your self image. That's why your word is so important, because in the end, that's all you have.I do believe that if you surround yourself with the things that you want to be attracted to you, things just inevitably end up working out that way. And it's not magic, it's just the power of networking.I think if you don't find balance in your life, you might be regretful that you missed out on things. But at the same time, you also risk looking back and being like, "Wow, I didn't do anything."If you set goals, you're already on the right path.I think that being a good person and sticking to your morals really goes a long way.If you're burned out, if you're stressed out, and if you're tired all the time, you're not gonna <a href="http://perform.No" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">perform.No</a> one can tell you that you're right or wrong about what you actually want out of life.[48:05] You have a normal job, do you ever think of just doing your own thing? Explain vision boards...One of the pieces on my vision board says "working for myself by 2016." I set that about 2.5 years ago. And the absolutely, wildly terrifying thing is that I think that could happen next year. That definitely scares the hell out of me in a good way.I've always had all these side brands but they were safe because I had my 9-5. Stepping out of that comfort zone, ya, that's a scary thing.Without a doubt, I think that just seeing those goals in front of you when you wake up and when you go to sleep are powerful. And it's not magic, it's just literally seeing your goals everyday and that's a simple reminder of what you're working towards. Ask yourself, "Have I done anything today to work towards that goal?" And if you say no, well, there's your motivation right there as soon as you get out of bed.[52:15] How important is it to have a significant other with the same goals?Many people spend more time in planning the wedding than they do in planning the marriage. -Zig ZiglarYour significant other is your rock, your <a href="http://foundation.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">foundation.In</a> my situation, ya I'm extremely lucky, but I wouldn't say luck. That's your selection process.Find someone who does coordinate with you.A relationship could make or break your dream.Show Sponsor: <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try ShipStation completely FREE for 30 Days!</a>[57:25] Do you still have fears?It's really important to do the things instead of wondering what would happen if you would have done them. It's better to at least do it wrong and learn from that.When you hear how many people welcome mistakes and failures, we're like, "Ya, I'm totally on board!" But on the inside, we're like, "I don't want to fail. I'm terrified of failing." You still have this fear of making mistakes or looking bad, especially now with how vulnerable we are through social media.Your morals and your ethics will really show what kind of person you are when you fail or when you make a mistake.[1:00:30] How has social media played a role in what you do?[1:02:30] Have you ever had a mentor or coach?If there's someone in a position that you want to be in, study their life.[1:04:50] What is a big risk that you've taken?I think one of the risky things was choosing not to go to college and be self-taught.If you're in a spot for a long time and you feel yourself getting stagnant, it's time to go. Even if you've been there for 8 years and you're in a good spot, you're risking your career. Don't burn out.Move on before it's too late. And it's not only for your sake, but don't hurt the brand that you're associated with too. If you're comfortable and feel like you're on auto-pilot everyday and things are easy and you're almost bored, it's time to move on.[1:08:00] If you could recommend one book, what would it be?<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671745212/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0671745212&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=HWLZD6KONEZFFYUC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Magic of Believing</a> by Claude M. BristolTaking care of yourself regardless of your dietary choice is probably one of the most important things you could do in life period.[1:12:35] What do you wish you knew more about before starting the tiny house project?[1:14:50] Any specific moments that stand out on that journey?I really just wanted to pay it forward and do the same for people who have the same goal of trying to live with less and just be simpler.Not forgetting why you started the whole journey is pretty important.[1:18:10] What would you say to someone thinking about going down the tiny house path?I do still find myself tempted to look at these big mansions, but to not get confused with having that house and having success.[1:20:35] What does stories over stuff mean to you?I'm definitely not regretful that I did this now in life because i think that everything happens for a reason.[1:22:45] When you hear risk without regret, what comes to mind?Bet on your strengths and don't give a fuck about your weaknesses. -Gary VaynerchukKeep moving forward. Take those risks. As long as you don't die, don't regret it."Risk Without Regret" really resonated well with me. It made me smile for a few minutes just thinking about all the risks I've taken.I would suggest the same to everybody else, to not be afraid and to just go for it."What if's" will go to the grave with you.Connect with Trevor:Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/trevorgay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@trevorgay</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/trevorgay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/trevorgay</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/trevorgay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@trevorgay</a>Connect with Heart Of It All House:Website: <a href="http://www.heartofitallhouse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heartofitallhouse.com</a>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heartofitallhouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@heartofitallhouse</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/heartofitallhouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/heartofitallhouse</a>This episode is brought to you by:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create Your Online Shop</a> - In <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/onlineshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 9</a> of the podcast, I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you. If you sign up to the free email list, you'll be the first to have access before I release it to the public, as well as get the course at a big discount. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now!</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShipStation</a> - I've only been using this shipping software for about 2-3 months, but I know I'll be using it for a long time. Saves me so much time and a bunch of money compared to what I was using. Definitely paid itself off in the first week. You can use it on any web browser on any computer, it has a clean interface, and easy to use with 4-5 of my companies. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your FREE 30-Day Trial now</a> to try out the full, complete version. They even give you a free <a href="http://Stamps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stamps.com</a> account, as well as a free <a href="http://Express1.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express1.com</a> account. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seriously, try it out today!</a>People, websites, &amp; products mentioned:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maryhadawhat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Benasutti</a><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/wildagain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Again Animal Rescue</a><a href="http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumbleweed Tiny House Company</a><a href="http://tinyhousebuild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny House Build</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/2015/11/rwr-014-sell-everything-travel-the-world-live-your-dream-with-nick-gen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Pineault &amp; Gen Gauvin of The Great Anomaly</a><a href="http://www.theminimalists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Minimalists</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JAWBREAKER-ROAD-RALLY-118618409293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jawbreaker Road Rally</a><a href="https://monkeyhelpers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helping Hands</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CMQZPC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B008CMQZPC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=5NKOFZX4X524SDJC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power of Now - Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006227306X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=006227306X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=ORVUW2PXN2JLEPRZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Vaynerchuk</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401912273/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1401912273&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=X5OIQOFJ4U7SQU5F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Law of Attraction</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399176136/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0399176136&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=DAKJVOXSXATZEMZW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psycho-Cybernetics</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885167776/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1885167776&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=R5JHBPO7EVYPAPTS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671027034/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0671027034&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=HX4FEURGUAEJ2VM2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585424331/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1585424331&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=NOD272JX5ROZZYHR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think and Grow Rich</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738212547/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0738212547&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=ZK7GV6UWT343KZOT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life</a><a href="http://www.bigmeas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Meas</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582701911/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1582701911&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=Q4MSX2OQV25ZGO75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vision Boards</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VBADH8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000VBADH8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=IAAX4M34ILCSQWHV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979019710/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0979019710&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=FWAY7DHOWHIZMZL3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060763280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0060763280&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=PTPT3LEGGH5NQ2OE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670032611/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0670032611&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=riskwithoutregret-20&amp;linkId=ODGPNEJEXRATJDNS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Language of Birthdays</a><a href="https://myvega.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vega - Plant-Based Nutrition Company</a>Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

RWR-016: Less is More, Tiny Houses, and Doing What You Love with Trevor Gay

Zephan Moses Blaxberg

RWR-005: Finding Your Purpose with Zephan Moses Blaxberg

Nick and Gen from The Great Anomaly share their story about how they became minimalists and ran towards their passion for traveling the world. They explain how they built their location independent life and how you can too!Subscribe to the podcast!Show Sponsor: I will teach you how to build your very own e-commerce website! Show Sponsor: Try ShipStation completely FREE for 30 Days!Connect with Nick &amp; Gen:http://thegreatanomaly.com/http://thegreatanomaly.com/podcast/https://instagram.com/thegreatanomaly/http://nickandgenhealthylife.com/https://twitter.com/imagreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/thegreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/worklesstrav... episode is brought to you by:Create Your Online Shop - In episode 9 of the podcast, I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you. If you sign up to the free email list, you'll be the first to have access before I release it to the public, as well as get the course at a big discount. Sign up now!ShipStation - I've only been using this shipping software for about 2-3 months, but I know I'll be using it for a long time. Saves me so much time and a bunch of money compared to what I was using. Definitely paid itself off in the first week. You can use it on any web browser on any computer, it has a clean interface, and easy to use with 4-5 of my companies. Get your FREE 30-Day Trial now to try out the full, complete version. They even give you a free Stamps.com account, as well as a free Express1.com account. Seriously, try it out today!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

Nick and Gen from The Great Anomaly share their story about how they became minimalists and ran towards their passion for traveling the world. They explain how they built their location independent life and how you can too!<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>Show Sponsor: <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I will teach you how to build your very own e-commerce website!</a> Show Sponsor: <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try ShipStation completely FREE for 30 Days!</a>Connect with Nick &amp; Gen:<a href="http://thegreatanomaly.com/http://thegreatanomaly.com/podcast/https://instagram.com/thegreatanomaly/http://nickandgenhealthylife.com/https://twitter.com/imagreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/thegreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/worklesstravelmore/http://www.yourfreedomvisa.com/This" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thegreatanomaly.com/http://thegreatanomaly.com/podcast/https://instagram.com/thegreatanomaly/http://nickandgenhealthylife.com/https://twitter.com/imagreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/thegreatanomalyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/worklesstrav...</a> episode is brought to you by:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create Your Online Shop</a> - In <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/onlineshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 9</a> of the podcast, I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you. If you sign up to the free email list, you'll be the first to have access before I release it to the public, as well as get the course at a big discount. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now!</a><a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShipStation</a> - I've only been using this shipping software for about 2-3 months, but I know I'll be using it for a long time. Saves me so much time and a bunch of money compared to what I was using. Definitely paid itself off in the first week. You can use it on any web browser on any computer, it has a clean interface, and easy to use with 4-5 of my companies. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your FREE 30-Day Trial now</a> to try out the full, complete version. They even give you a free <a href="http://Stamps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stamps.com</a> account, as well as a free <a href="http://Express1.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express1.com</a> account. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/shipstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seriously, try it out today!</a>Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

RWR-014: Sell Everything, Travel the World, & Live Your Dream with Nick & Gen

Most of the successful people I follow or have read about usually have a specific morning routine that helps them accomplish more or increases their happiness throughout the day. In this episode, I explain what I'm currently doing during the first couple hours of each day.  Plus I also talk about the one big thing that gets me out of bed right away almost every single day, no matter how tired I feel.  I'm not perfect, so every day isn't exactly like this, but for the most part, I try to do these things as much as possible when I'm at home.  When I stick to this routine, I start the day on fire and continue throughout the day with that positive momentum.  If you're struggling with getting started in the morning or you're always feeling sluggish, listen to this short episode and also check out the books I recommend below. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!  My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...  Everything mentioned The Model Health Show Sleep Smarter book Morning Pages article Tim Ferriss and his routine Vitamix blender The ONE Thing book The Starch Solution  Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Most of the successful people I follow or have read about usually have a specific morning routine that helps them accomplish more or increases their happiness throughout the day. In this episode, I explain what I'm currently doing during the first couple hours of each day. Plus I also talk about the one big thing that gets me out of bed right away almost every single day, no matter how tired I feel. I'm not perfect, so every day isn't exactly like this, but for the most part, I try to do these things as much as possible when I'm at home. When I stick to this routine, I start the day on fire and continue throughout the day with that positive momentum. If you're struggling with getting started in the morning or you're always feeling sluggish, listen to this short episode and also check out the books I recommend below. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a> My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Model Health Show</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2ma53lb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleep Smarter book</a> <a href="http://www.xojane.com/relationships/doing-morning-pages-from-the-artists-way-led-me-to-get-divorced-lose-40-lbs-and-revitalize-my-career" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Pages article</a> <a href="http://tim.blog/2015/09/18/5-morning-rituals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Ferriss and his routine</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lHRVCs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vitamix blender</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lNgSNo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ONE Thing book</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lN5WiI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Starch Solution</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#49 - The Morning Routine That Sets My Day Up For Success

Today's quote is: "The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later." Tomorrow is not promised, so stop procrastinating and go do what you love.Subscribe to the podcast!The longer you wait, the harder it will be to reprogram your mind to do whatever you want. As we get older, we get more stubborn and stuck in our ways. Now it the time, today. Stop doing shit you dislike, quit working the job you hate, end the terrible relationship, etc. You're not getting any younger, and time is always running out for all of us. I read something that talked about people's wishes at the end of their lives. The most common answer was, "I wish I did more." Or something along the lines of, I put things off for various reasons my whole life, and I wish I could go back and do those things. Now it's too late. Don't be that person, be different, be you. And start today following your passions!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

Today's quote is: "The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later." Tomorrow is not promised, so stop procrastinating and go do what you love.<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>The longer you wait, the harder it will be to reprogram your mind to do whatever you want. As we get older, we get more stubborn and stuck in our ways. Now it the time, today. Stop doing shit you dislike, quit working the job you hate, end the terrible relationship, etc. You're not getting any younger, and time is always running out for all of us. I read something that talked about people's wishes at the end of their lives. The most common answer was, "I wish I did more." Or something along the lines of, I put things off for various reasons my whole life, and I wish I could go back and do those things. Now it's too late. Don't be that person, be different, be you. And start today following your passions!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

RWR-015: The Most Dangerous Risk of All

Andrea Lake

Today's featured guest is Andrea Lake. Back when she was 18, she decided to skip college and just go straight into building a business. Her first business started as small as a business can start, but it still grew pretty quick, especially for someone right out of high school.  A few years later, Andrea decided to give clothing a chance and built her first apparel business. I'll let her explain all the various things she did with the clothing lines, but this was also around the time when she had some stickers printed too.  In the late 90's, she ended up starting a whole business around just stickers. At the time of this recording, she actually started 14 companies!  More recently, she has a new company called Lessons.biz where she teaches others exactly how to build a tshirt empire along side her business partner Dan Caldwell. Dan was a co-founder of the huge clothing brand Tapout, so obviously you know they are more than qualified to be teaching on this topic.  Anyways, we talk about various ways to hyper-accelerate a brand, why stickers are like minting money, when to hire people, why competition is a good thing, and how you can easily prove if your business idea is a viable concept or not.  There are so many great takeaways from this episode and I've been eagerly waiting to get this one out to you. So without further adieu, here's my conversation with Andrea Lake. Enjoy!  I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!  Connect with Andrea Website: andrealake.com Twitter: @andrealake101 Instagram: @andrealake101 Lessons.biz: lessons.biz Sticker Junkie: stickerjunkie.com  Everything mentioned Rhythm Styx Merch by Amazon Alibaba Dan Caldwell Tapout Clothing Warped Tour Blink-182 System of a Down Good Charlotte Hot Topic High Times Magazine Lessons.biz Mentor Mojo Yoga Junkie Sticker Junkie Emerson Spartz Travis Steffen AutoLotto Matt Griffin Combat Flip Flops  Best quotes from this episode I will never be poor. I will never be short of money again. I know that I can just make something and go sell it now. I had very recently quit smoking pot, which made me far more productive. One night, I got a 6-pack of Sierra Nevada, invited over one of my best friends, and sat down and came up with like 200 slogans. And then I chose 98 of them and launched the line with 98 slogans, which is ridiculous, it's way too many, but it worked out well. We had a connection with Blink 182, but they saw my stuff at Warped Tour when they were not famous yet, and they were like, "We love your stuff." And I'm like, "Here's a bag full of stuff, just wear it on stage today." And they felt this loyalty to my brand. Every entrepreneur has this moment where you just feel like your company is gonna fail. And the people that make it in life, and certainly in business, are the people that just keep trying something else and will pivot with it and will not stick really strongly to the concept that they think should work. It's like the Craigslist model, where you don't have to have the most beautiful thing, but you do have to have something that is very functional. Stickers are like magic, it's like minting money. People buy them, you print them for them, they get the stickers, they give them away for free, and then they order more. I created lessons.biz because I was so tired of seeing people on the internet that were making 100% of their money from selling products that just teach people how to make money. Like these people literally don't know how to make money, they know how to con people into giving them money. There is actually a formula on how to run most companies. I think that for me, working on one thing solely is ineffective because I will choke it to death, I will worry about it, I'll obsess on it. Whereas, if I have multiple things going, I can work on whatever feels best in whichever company, and I don't worry as much. I think worrying is a really damaging thing. I think it's underrated because people see it as normal, but I think it's super problematic to spend your time worrying. In general, when you're starting out, until you have a company that's supporting you, obviously you shouldn't spread yourself too thin. If somebody isn't competing against you, there's probably a good reason why it's an ineffective space to be in. If you have something that a million people are doing, it means that a million people want whatever that product is. So you just have to do it better than them, or market better than them. You can pack boxes better than anybody else at your business, but is that how you want to be spending your time today? Put a dollar figure on your time. If it's not something that is making my company money, or something that I truly must do, or something that I love, somebody else should be doing it. If you can't make your business work with a few thousand dollars starting out, it's probably not going to work, and more money isn't the answer. Make money first. If you can make money first, then you know you have a viable concept. You have to prove your concept first. And you have to know that your concept is something that people will actually pick up their wallet out of their pocket and take money out of it and hand it to you. Not just tell you that they'll buy something, but actually physically buy something. I knew nothing when I started out, and I went about it the really hard way. You will hyper accelerate the growth of any company if you're surrounded by like-minded people that are entrepreneurs, even if they have really diverse business backgrounds compared to you. I think every entrepreneur should have a really good filter between what they're thinking and what they actually say. The day that you launch your website is the worst it's ever gonna look, because you're going to improve upon it from there. And then we extended that out and said, the day that you launch any business is the worst that that business is every going to be. So stop waiting until everything is perfect. Just launch something and start making money and then correct from there. Don't be good, don't be great, it is your job to be extraordinary and become irreplaceable. I self-financed all of my companies which is possibly the biggest risk and I ended up severely in debt because of it.   Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Today's featured guest is Andrea Lake. Back when she was 18, she decided to skip college and just go straight into building a business. Her first business started as small as a business can start, but it still grew pretty quick, especially for someone right out of high school. A few years later, Andrea decided to give clothing a chance and built her first apparel business. I'll let her explain all the various things she did with the clothing lines, but this was also around the time when she had some stickers printed too. In the late 90's, she ended up starting a whole business around just stickers. At the time of this recording, she actually started 14 companies! More recently, she has a new company called <a href="http://Lessons.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lessons.biz</a> where she teaches others exactly how to build a tshirt empire along side her business partner Dan Caldwell. Dan was a co-founder of the huge clothing brand Tapout, so obviously you know they are more than qualified to be teaching on this topic. Anyways, we talk about various ways to hyper-accelerate a brand, why stickers are like minting money, when to hire people, why competition is a good thing, and how you can easily prove if your business idea is a viable concept or not. There are so many great takeaways from this episode and I've been eagerly waiting to get this one out to you. So without further adieu, here's my conversation with Andrea Lake. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a> Connect with Andrea Website: <a href="http://www.andrealake.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrealake.com</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/andrealake101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@andrealake101</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/andrealake101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@andrealake101</a> <a href="http://Lessons.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lessons.biz</a>: <a href="http://www.lessons.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lessons.biz</a> Sticker Junkie: <a href="http://www.stickerjunkie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stickerjunkie.com</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmstyx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhythm Styx</a> <a href="https://merch.amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch by Amazon</a> <a href="http://www.alibaba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alibaba</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tapoutpunkass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Caldwell</a> <a href="http://www.tapout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tapout Clothing</a> <a href="http://vanswarpedtour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warped Tour</a> <a href="http://blink182.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blink-182</a> <a href="http://www.systemofadown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">System of a Down</a> <a href="http://www.goodcharlotte.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Charlotte</a> <a href="http://www.hottopic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hot Topic</a> <a href="http://hightimes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High Times Magazine</a> <a href="http://www.lessons.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lessons.biz</a> <a href="http://www.mentormojo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mentor Mojo</a> <a href="http://www.yogajunkie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yoga Junkie</a> <a href="http://www.stickerjunkie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticker Junkie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/emersonspartz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emerson Spartz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/travissteffen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis Steffen</a> <a href="http://autolotto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AutoLotto</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-griffin-0bb2511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Griffin</a> <a href="https://www.combatflipflops.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Combat Flip Flops</a> Best quotes from this episode I will never be poor. I will never be short of money again. I know that I can just make something and go sell it now. I had very recently quit smoking pot, which made me far more productive. One night, I got a 6-pack of Sierra Nevada, invited over one of my best friends, and sat down and came up with like 200 slogans. And then I chose 98 of them and launched the line with 98 slogans, which is ridiculous, it's way too many, but it worked out well. We had a connection with Blink 182, but they saw my stuff at Warped Tour when they were not famous yet, and they were like, "We love your stuff." And I'm like, "Here's a bag full of stuff, just wear it on stage today." And they felt this loyalty to my brand. Every entrepreneur has this moment where you just feel like your company is gonna fail. And the people that make it in life, and certainly in business, are the people that just keep trying something else and will pivot with it and will not stick really strongly to the concept that they think should work. It's like the Craigslist model, where you don't have to have the most beautiful thing, but you do have to have something that is very functional. Stickers are like magic, it's like minting money. People buy them, you print them for them, they get the stickers, they give them away for free, and then they order more. I created <a href="http://lessons.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lessons.biz</a> because I was so tired of seeing people on the internet that were making 100% of their money from selling products that just teach people how to make money. Like these people literally don't know how to make money, they know how to con people into giving them money. There is actually a formula on how to run most companies. I think that for me, working on one thing solely is ineffective because I will choke it to death, I will worry about it, I'll obsess on it. Whereas, if I have multiple things going, I can work on whatever feels best in whichever company, and I don't worry as much. I think worrying is a really damaging thing. I think it's underrated because people see it as normal, but I think it's super problematic to spend your time worrying. In general, when you're starting out, until you have a company that's supporting you, obviously you shouldn't spread yourself too thin. If somebody isn't competing against you, there's probably a good reason why it's an ineffective space to be in. If you have something that a million people are doing, it means that a million people want whatever that product is. So you just have to do it better than them, or market better than them. You can pack boxes better than anybody else at your business, but is that how you want to be spending your time today? Put a dollar figure on your time. If it's not something that is making my company money, or something that I truly must do, or something that I love, somebody else should be doing it. If you can't make your business work with a few thousand dollars starting out, it's probably not going to work, and more money isn't the answer. Make money first. If you can make money first, then you know you have a viable concept. You have to prove your concept first. And you have to know that your concept is something that people will actually pick up their wallet out of their pocket and take money out of it and hand it to you. Not just tell you that they'll buy something, but actually physically buy something. I knew nothing when I started out, and I went about it the really hard way. You will hyper accelerate the growth of any company if you're surrounded by like-minded people that are entrepreneurs, even if they have really diverse business backgrounds compared to you. I think every entrepreneur should have a really good filter between what they're thinking and what they actually say. The day that you launch your website is the worst it's ever gonna look, because you're going to improve upon it from there. And then we extended that out and said, the day that you launch any business is the worst that that business is every going to be. So stop waiting until everything is perfect. Just launch something and start making money and then correct from there. Don't be good, don't be great, it is your job to be extraordinary and become irreplaceable. I self-financed all of my companies which is possibly the biggest risk and I ended up severely in debt because of it.   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#41 - Andrea Lake Teaches Us How She's Made Millions Selling Tshirts & Stickers

RJ Hodges

On today's episode, I have RJ Hodges joining us. RJ is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and certified life coach.  He is also a bestselling co-author of the book Mission Unstoppable, as well as the author of You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You, Volume One. He says his philosophy of mastering yourself applies to bettering your overall relationships, self esteem, business, the way one perceives, and many other issues we all face daily.  The common strategy is to perfect those things that are external, but oftentimes it’s the internal relationship with ourselves that either hinders or allows us to thrive. In many instances our internal conflicts will stop us from going after our dreams and goals.  In this episode, RJ also explains the #1 thing about entrepreneurship that if neglected will kill you and your business. This conversation will definitely provide some insight to all entrepreneurs, even the aspiring entrepreneurs, or those with huge goals who are looking to take the next big step.  Plus if you listen all the way to the end, RJ has a bonus offer for everyone listening. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review!   Connect with RJ Website: rjhodgesspeaks.com Facebook: facebook.com/rjhodgesspeaks Twitter: @rjhodgesspeaks Instagram: @rjhodgesspeaks Email: rjhodgesspeaks@gmail.com   My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...   Bonus Offer Just for being a loyal Risk Without Regret listener, RJ is giving you a free 20-minute coaching session when you purchase one of his books from him website! All you have to do is buy one of his books and mention this offer. Enjoy!   Best quotes from this episode When you're young, nothing is about purpose. Nothing is about passion. Everything is about "how much money can I make?" The 1-on-1 coaching, it allows me to be personable. I get the chance to give you the exact thing that you need. Writing allows me to express not just messages that I want to get to other people, but it allows me to express the messages that I feel that are kind of going off in my head. It allows me to get those things out. There's an inner voice that's always talking to us, that's trying to lead and direct our path. We're not always hearing that voice. But writing allows me to kind of just really sit down and pay attention to that voice and just kind of pour some things out and some expressions that a lot of times I think they're for me, they just happen to touch the other people as well. It's something about you being you, that's what the world is looking for. I don't have a problem with you modeling other people, but you can't model another person to the point where you become not authentically you. I don't try to give you something that I haven't done. Everything that I talk about, everything that I teach is something that I've personally gone through. How bad do you really want what you say you want? There's a price behind everything that you want. Everything that we ask for, we're not really prepared to do what's behind it in order to get there. You've been in these particular conditions in your life simply because you're a direct contradiction to what you say you want. If you look at most of us, we want one thing, but everything else about us (mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally) is the direct opposite of the thing that we want. I don't believe in wasting time. If I can't change the way you see it, we probably can't change the way it is. Results are results. You can't argue with results. If you're going to do anything that a lot of people are doing, you need to first and foremost find your voice. How do you do this different? What particular problem or issue can you solve and for who? Take what is and make it better. Google gives me a window to the world. I'm really big on maintaining a level of peace within myself. I think the best entrepreneurs in the world are those that can remain mentally, spiritually, and emotionally peaceful even in the midst of chaos. There's nothing like seeing a person transform. There have been other people I've not had the privilege to meet personally that I consider mentors. A principle is only as good as the person that it comes into contact with. If I don't learn to take care of me, then I am of no good for anybody else. I can never give what I don't have. Before we can get you to where you're going, we first gotta locate where you are. If I told you that you weren't going to make money for the next two years, would you still pursue this? When you stop chasing money and you start chasing passion and purpose, the money just seems to chase you. I'm going to do it because I love it and because it's the only thing that moves me. Once I got introduced to the world of entrepreneurship, I've never been the same since. It's funny how randomly losing your job motivates you. Everything that you don't think you can do, you figure out a way to do it. When I think about "Risk Without Regret," I think about life and how we play life so safe sometimes. Sometimes we play life so safe that when we look back we ask ourselves, "why didn't I do that?" You're not getting out of this thing alive. You're not going to get a second chance at this life. Calculated risks are very important in life. There's no way that you can keep talking about a thing and you don't finally at some point take action on it. Because when you have a deep-rooted desire, it will not let you rest. The reason most people don't act on a desire is because it's too big for them at the moment. Not understanding that you only see a vision from its end result. I may not be able to fulfill this entire vision today, but what can I do today. When you initiate, direction comes. Sometimes we neglect the baby steps and the growth process. I think the entrepreneur life has some sacrifices. There are some things that you're gonna have to do that the next person is not willing to do. The reward is going to feel so much greater than what I feel right now. Win at life, don't just survive. If it's not going exactly the way you want it to go right now, don't quit. Don't give up because every great person that has reached anything, they have a dark story somewhere. I have not found one extremely successful person to where I couldn't dig somewhere in their past and find something that they went through. The beautiful thing about when you come out of something and it's great and you get everything that you ever desired, you don't even remember how painful it was before. I remember that feeling of not knowing what's next. And sometimes I take myself there because I never want to put myself in that position to where somebody else is able to dictate my life in that way. And that keeps me pushing every single day. It's a little bit difficult in the beginning, but if you fully turn this page, there's always something better coming. Any doors that have ever closed in my life, no matter how hard they were, the next door that opened was so much better. It was 20 times better.   Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

On today's episode, I have RJ Hodges joining us. RJ is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and certified life coach. He is also a bestselling co-author of the book Mission Unstoppable, as well as the author of You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You, Volume One. He says his philosophy of mastering yourself applies to bettering your overall relationships, self esteem, business, the way one perceives, and many other issues we all face daily. The common strategy is to perfect those things that are external, but oftentimes it’s the internal relationship with ourselves that either hinders or allows us to thrive. In many instances our internal conflicts will stop us from going after our dreams and goals. In this episode, RJ also explains the #1 thing about entrepreneurship that if neglected will kill you and your business. This conversation will definitely provide some insight to all entrepreneurs, even the aspiring entrepreneurs, or those with huge goals who are looking to take the next big step. Plus if you listen all the way to the end, RJ has a bonus offer for everyone listening. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review!   Connect with RJ Website: <a href="http://www.rjhodgesspeaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rjhodgesspeaks.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rjhodgesspeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/rjhodgesspeaks</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/RJHodgesSpeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rjhodgesspeaks</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rjhodgesspeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rjhodgesspeaks</a> Email: <a href="mailto:rjhodgesspeaks@gmail.com">rjhodgesspeaks@gmail.com</a>   My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a>   Bonus Offer Just for being a loyal Risk Without Regret listener, RJ is giving you a free 20-minute coaching session when you purchase one of his books from him website! All you have to do is buy one of his books and mention this offer. Enjoy!   Best quotes from this episode When you're young, nothing is about purpose. Nothing is about passion. Everything is about "how much money can I make?" The 1-on-1 coaching, it allows me to be personable. I get the chance to give you the exact thing that you need. Writing allows me to express not just messages that I want to get to other people, but it allows me to express the messages that I feel that are kind of going off in my head. It allows me to get those things out. There's an inner voice that's always talking to us, that's trying to lead and direct our path. We're not always hearing that voice. But writing allows me to kind of just really sit down and pay attention to that voice and just kind of pour some things out and some expressions that a lot of times I think they're for me, they just happen to touch the other people as well. It's something about you being you, that's what the world is looking for. I don't have a problem with you modeling other people, but you can't model another person to the point where you become not authentically you. I don't try to give you something that I haven't done. Everything that I talk about, everything that I teach is something that I've personally gone through. How bad do you really want what you say you want? There's a price behind everything that you want. Everything that we ask for, we're not really prepared to do what's behind it in order to get there. You've been in these particular conditions in your life simply because you're a direct contradiction to what you say you want. If you look at most of us, we want one thing, but everything else about us (mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally) is the direct opposite of the thing that we want. I don't believe in wasting time. If I can't change the way you see it, we probably can't change the way it is. Results are results. You can't argue with results. If you're going to do anything that a lot of people are doing, you need to first and foremost find your voice. How do you do this different? What particular problem or issue can you solve and for who? Take what is and make it better. Google gives me a window to the world. I'm really big on maintaining a level of peace within myself. I think the best entrepreneurs in the world are those that can remain mentally, spiritually, and emotionally peaceful even in the midst of chaos. There's nothing like seeing a person transform. There have been other people I've not had the privilege to meet personally that I consider mentors. A principle is only as good as the person that it comes into contact with. If I don't learn to take care of me, then I am of no good for anybody else. I can never give what I don't have. Before we can get you to where you're going, we first gotta locate where you are. If I told you that you weren't going to make money for the next two years, would you still pursue this? When you stop chasing money and you start chasing passion and purpose, the money just seems to chase you. I'm going to do it because I love it and because it's the only thing that moves me. Once I got introduced to the world of entrepreneurship, I've never been the same since. It's funny how randomly losing your job motivates you. Everything that you don't think you can do, you figure out a way to do it. When I think about "Risk Without Regret," I think about life and how we play life so safe sometimes. Sometimes we play life so safe that when we look back we ask ourselves, "why didn't I do that?" You're not getting out of this thing alive. You're not going to get a second chance at this life. Calculated risks are very important in life. There's no way that you can keep talking about a thing and you don't finally at some point take action on it. Because when you have a deep-rooted desire, it will not let you rest. The reason most people don't act on a desire is because it's too big for them at the moment. Not understanding that you only see a vision from its end result. I may not be able to fulfill this entire vision today, but what can I do today. When you initiate, direction comes. Sometimes we neglect the baby steps and the growth process. I think the entrepreneur life has some sacrifices. There are some things that you're gonna have to do that the next person is not willing to do. The reward is going to feel so much greater than what I feel right now. Win at life, don't just survive. If it's not going exactly the way you want it to go right now, don't quit. Don't give up because every great person that has reached anything, they have a dark story somewhere. I have not found one extremely successful person to where I couldn't dig somewhere in their past and find something that they went through. The beautiful thing about when you come out of something and it's great and you get everything that you ever desired, you don't even remember how painful it was before. I remember that feeling of not knowing what's next. And sometimes I take myself there because I never want to put myself in that position to where somebody else is able to dictate my life in that way. And that keeps me pushing every single day. It's a little bit difficult in the beginning, but if you fully turn this page, there's always something better coming. Any doors that have ever closed in my life, no matter how hard they were, the next door that opened was so much better. It was 20 times better.   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#47 - Why Mastering Yourself is the Ultimate Path to Success with RJ Hodges

I read somewhere that the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions a day. Think how stressed out you'd be if you were indecisive about all of those!  I'm a very indecisive person, and sometimes I just have to force myself to make a decision and move on. In most cases, even if it turns out to be the wrong choice, it's not the end of the world.  In this episode, I dig into this quote: "Be decisive. A wrong decision is generally less disastrous than indecision." -Bernhard Langer  These days, there are so many options for everything. We are all overwhelmed. But if you treat decision-making like a skill, one that you can constantly practice and get better at, you're gonna reduce your stress level drastically.  The last thing you want to do is get stuck in the over-analysis paralysis mode!  Hit play and listen to this short episode all about taking action and moving on. Stop wasting your time worrying about every little detail. Make a few mistakes and learn from your real-word experiences. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!   My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...   Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

I read somewhere that the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions a day. Think how stressed out you'd be if you were indecisive about all of those! I'm a very indecisive person, and sometimes I just have to force myself to make a decision and move on. In most cases, even if it turns out to be the wrong choice, it's not the end of the world. In this episode, I dig into this quote: "Be decisive. A wrong decision is generally less disastrous than indecision." -Bernhard Langer These days, there are so many options for everything. We are all overwhelmed. But if you treat decision-making like a skill, one that you can constantly practice and get better at, you're gonna reduce your stress level drastically. The last thing you want to do is get stuck in the over-analysis paralysis mode! Hit play and listen to this short episode all about taking action and moving on. Stop wasting your time worrying about every little detail. Make a few mistakes and learn from your real-word experiences. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a>   My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a>   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#48 - Be Decisive. A Wrong Decision is Typically Better Than Indecision.

Do you have goals? Sure you do. Is everything you're doing getting you closer to those goals? Probably not.  "Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow."  Listen to this episode where I dig into this quote and explain how it pertains to me. I give a few personal examples and as well as some tips to help you with the things you're working on.  When it comes to a task, it comes down to either doing it, delegating it, or dropping it. And there are plenty of things that you CAN be doing, but SHOULD you be doing them all? Hit play and give this one a listen.  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!   My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here...   Best quotes from this episode Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow. Show me where you spend your time and money, and I'll tell you what your priorities are.   Everything else I talked about Vinyl Cutter Stickers Andrea Lake's podcast episode Enclosed Trailer Stop Doing List   Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

Do you have goals? Sure you do. Is everything you're doing getting you closer to those goals? Probably not. "Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow." Listen to this episode where I dig into this quote and explain how it pertains to me. I give a few personal examples and as well as some tips to help you with the things you're working on. When it comes to a task, it comes down to either doing it, delegating it, or dropping it. And there are plenty of things that you CAN be doing, but SHOULD you be doing them all? Hit play and give this one a listen. I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a>   My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a>   Best quotes from this episode Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow. Show me where you spend your time and money, and I'll tell you what your priorities are.   Everything else I talked about <a href="http://amzn.to/2isWnzX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vinyl Cutter</a> <a href="https://www.lowlabel.com/product-category/stickers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stickers</a> <a href="http://riskwithoutregret.com/41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Lake's podcast episode</a> <a href="https://www.prolinetrailersales.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enclosed Trailer</a> <a href="http://screwthecubicle.com/stop-doing-list-to-get-closer-to-your-goals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Doing List</a>   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#46 - Getting Rid of the Things That Aren't Getting You Closer to Your Goals

On this week's episode, I discuss a great quote from the book I'm currently reading called Essentialism. Here's the quote:  Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter. -Greg McKeown  These days, everyone seems to be overwhelmed, including me. I take on too many projects and it's easy to get stressed out by trying to do everything.  Fortunately, there's a way out: essentialism.  No it's not always going to be easy, but it is very simple. Figure out exactly what you want to do and where you want to be, and eliminate everything that isn't essential to reaching those goals.  Getting rid of all the non-essentials allows you to completely focus on the one single priority that is the most important right now. And that's how you'll learn how to work better and put your energy in the best place possible.  So give this short episode a listen and hear my thoughts on this awesome quote. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! My Online Course  Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here... Everything mentioned  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The Minimalists Thanks for listening  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

On this week's episode, I discuss a great quote from the book I'm currently reading called <a href="http://amzn.to/2rJmf0d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism</a>. Here's the quote: Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter. -Greg McKeown These days, everyone seems to be overwhelmed, including me. I take on too many projects and it's easy to get stressed out by trying to do everything. Fortunately, there's a way out: essentialism. No it's not always going to be easy, but it is very simple. Figure out exactly what you want to do and where you want to be, and eliminate everything that isn't essential to reaching those goals. Getting rid of all the non-essentials allows you to completely focus on the one single priority that is the most important right now. And that's how you'll learn how to work better and put your energy in the best place possible. So give this short episode a listen and hear my thoughts on this awesome quote. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://amzn.to/2rJmf0d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2qaJa3x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results</a> <a href="http://www.theminimalists.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Minimalists</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#52 - How To Do Less But Accomplish More With Essentialism

On this short episode, I talk about this inspiring quote I found: Always Deliver More Than Expected. I think more businesses should listen to this and really think of some quick and easy ways they can do more. These ideas will help them stand out from their competitors and literally cost almost nothing. But it can leave a lasting impression on the customer/client.If your customer is surprised in a good way when you deliver something to them, they will become fanatical and want to tell everyone they know and post on social media about it, which could attract strangers to your brand, which could turn into customers. It's all about building brand loyalty and here are some ways. Enjoy![smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskwithoutregret/RWR-007-Always-Deliver-More-Than-Expected.mp3" color="" title="RWR-007: Always Deliver More Than Expected" artist="Risk Without Regret" download="true"]Subscribe to the podcast!Show notes:HostGator is one of the best hosting companies out there! Save 25% with coupon code: riskwithoutregretAlways Deliver More Than Expected -Larry Page[03:20] How to deliver more with a business that sells physical products[03:30] Throw something free in every order[04:30] Write a personal thank you note[05:40] Ship the order out as fast as possible[07:30] Send them a coupon code[08:10] How to over deliver with a service-based biz[08:20] Finish the job before you said it would be done[08:50] Give them free training like I do with my web design biz[10:30] Give them a discount on their next service, or a free service[11:35] Respond to your customersJust be yourself and add personality to your brand.[12:40] Everyone shops on price, but you can do more than thatIf you can't win on price, customer service usually wins the game.[13:55] You don't know who your customer knowsTreat every customer like they know everyone.That's why I do the best job I can, because you never know who's gonna tell someone about you... good or bad.[15:10] Word of mouth is the bestThis episode is brought to you by:HostGator - I've been using them for 5-7 years to host all of my personal sites and most of my client sites. This is my go-to hosting company and I recommend them to everyone that's starting an online business. Their 24/7/365 support is the best, the admin area is easy to use, and setting up a new WordPress site is literally a 1-click install. And you can get 25% off by using this link! Check them out today!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

On this short episode, I talk about this inspiring quote I found: Always Deliver More Than Expected. I think more businesses should listen to this and really think of some quick and easy ways they can do more. These ideas will help them stand out from their competitors and literally cost almost nothing. But it can leave a lasting impression on the customer/client.If your customer is surprised in a good way when you deliver something to them, they will become fanatical and want to tell everyone they know and post on social media about it, which could attract strangers to your brand, which could turn into customers. It's all about building brand loyalty and here are some ways. Enjoy![smart_track_player url="<a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskwithoutregret/RWR-007-Always-Deliver-More-Than-Expected.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskwithoutregret/RWR-007-Always-Deliver-More-Than-Expected.mp3</a>" color="" title="RWR-007: Always Deliver More Than Expected" artist="Risk Without Regret" download="true"]<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>Show notes:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HostGator is one of the best hosting companies out there!</a> Save 25% with coupon code: <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">riskwithoutregret</a>Always Deliver More Than Expected -Larry Page[03:20] How to deliver more with a business that sells physical products[03:30] Throw something free in every order[04:30] Write a personal thank you note[05:40] Ship the order out as fast as possible[07:30] Send them a coupon code[08:10] How to over deliver with a service-based biz[08:20] Finish the job before you said it would be done[08:50] Give them free training like I do with my web design biz[10:30] Give them a discount on their next service, or a free service[11:35] Respond to your customersJust be yourself and add personality to your brand.[12:40] Everyone shops on price, but you can do more than thatIf you can't win on price, customer service usually wins the game.[13:55] You don't know who your customer knowsTreat every customer like they know everyone.That's why I do the best job I can, because you never know who's gonna tell someone about you... good or bad.[15:10] Word of mouth is the bestThis episode is brought to you by:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HostGator</a> - I've been using them for 5-7 years to host all of my personal sites and most of my client sites. This is my go-to hosting company and I recommend them to everyone that's starting an online business. Their 24/7/365 support is the best, the admin area is easy to use, and setting up a new WordPress site is literally a 1-click install. And you can get <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25% off by using this link</a>! Check them out today!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

RWR-007: Always Deliver More Than Expected

When it comes to your small business, trying to be everything to everybody is the perfect plan for failure. If you try to offer everything for the masses, you'll likely attract nobody.  Figure out exactly what you want to do, based around something you enjoy doing, then decide exactly who you want to create this product/service for. Once you know who it's for, then you can go find those people in the world. Then talk to them, talk to as many people as you can in your target audience, and figure out what it is that they really want. It usually ends up being a problem that they need a solution for. Reveal the problem, then develop a cure.  Listen to this episode and see how I try to use that mindset throughout all of the businesses that I run. I mention 2 quotes that I recently came across (posted below) that really explain what this all means. And I also talk about my online course that is 95% finished and I even give you and the rest of the listeners a limited time offer that will save you some cash. So definitely listen all the way through!  The moral of the story, build an audience of raving fans around a specific niche, and care for those people as much as you can. Instead of spending all of your time and money and effort trying to out-market the competition and get as many new customers as you can, focus on building badass relationships with current customers that have already proven they trust you and enjoy what you do.  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast here! Check out my Online Course OnlineShopCourse.com - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online, with no software, even if you have zero web design knowledge!  SAVE $100! From now until 12/31/16 at midnight, you can save $100 by entering the coupon code "RISK100" when checking out. Simply go to OnlineShopCourse.com, add the course to your cart, enter the code, save cash, and jump right into the training videos! Contact me here if you have any questions at all. Quotes I mentioned You know you can't please everyone, right? But notice that most businesses are trying to be everything to everybody. And they wonder why they can't get people's attention! You need to confidently exclude people, and proudly say what you're not. By doing so, you will win the hearts of the people you want. -Derek Sivers Tricked into playing the wrong game.  The intelligent writer who dumbs down her work in order to make it more popular.  The successful small businessperson who gives up the edge that made the business work in order to make it bigger.  The entrepreneur who stops leading in order to chase a trend and get funded.  The interesting website that stops caring about content so it can focus on clicks.  The happy kid who abandons good friends in a search to be the cool kid instead.  The beloved brand that walks away from integrity in order to chase mass.  The engaged employee who gives up the craft in order to move up and become an unhappy manager instead...  Bigger isn't better. It's merely bigger. And the mass market might want what the mass market wants, but that doesn't mean that it's your market. -Seth Godin Everything else I talked about Anything You Want - 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur Tribes - We Need You to Lead Us All Marketers Are Liars Eight Deuce Shave Trucks Not Beards Tshirt Online Shop Course The One Thing Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.  (Featured image from Motor Trend.)

When it comes to your small business, trying to be everything to everybody is the perfect plan for failure. If you try to offer everything for the masses, you'll likely attract nobody. Figure out exactly what you want to do, based around something you enjoy doing, then decide exactly who you want to create this product/service for. Once you know who it's for, then you can go find those people in the world. Then talk to them, talk to as many people as you can in your target audience, and figure out what it is that they really want. It usually ends up being a problem that they need a solution for. Reveal the problem, then develop a cure. Listen to this episode and see how I try to use that mindset throughout all of the businesses that I run. I mention 2 quotes that I recently came across (posted below) that really explain what this all means. And I also talk about my <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online course</a> that is 95% finished and I even give you and the rest of the listeners a <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">limited time offer</a> that will save you some cash. So definitely listen all the way through! The moral of the story, build an audience of raving fans around a specific niche, and care for those people as much as you can. Instead of spending all of your time and money and effort trying to out-market the competition and get as many new customers as you can, focus on building badass relationships with current customers that have already proven they trust you and enjoy what you do. I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a> Check out my Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OnlineShopCourse.com</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online, with no software, even if you have zero web design knowledge! SAVE $100! From now until 12/31/16 at midnight, you can save $100 by entering the coupon code "RISK100" when checking out. Simply go to <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OnlineShopCourse.com</a>, add the course to your cart, enter the code, save cash, and jump right into the training videos! <a href="mailto:randy@createyouronlineshop.com">Contact me here</a> if you have any questions at all. Quotes I mentioned You know you can't please everyone, right? But notice that most businesses are trying to be everything to everybody. And they wonder why they can't get people's attention! You need to confidently exclude people, and proudly say what you're not. By doing so, you will win the hearts of the people you want. -Derek Sivers Tricked into playing the wrong game. The intelligent writer who dumbs down her work in order to make it more popular. The successful small businessperson who gives up the edge that made the business work in order to make it bigger. The entrepreneur who stops leading in order to chase a trend and get funded. The interesting website that stops caring about content so it can focus on clicks. The happy kid who abandons good friends in a search to be the cool kid instead. The beloved brand that walks away from integrity in order to chase mass. The engaged employee who gives up the craft in order to move up and become an unhappy manager instead... Bigger isn't better. It's merely bigger. And the mass market might want what the mass market wants, but that doesn't mean that it's your market. -Seth Godin Everything else I talked about <a href="http://amzn.to/2huydZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anything You Want - 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2hG9kKD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tribes - We Need You to Lead Us</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2hOIwE6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Marketers Are Liars</a> <a href="http://www.eightdeuce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eight Deuce</a> <a href="https://www.lowlabel.com/product/mini-truck-scene-shave-trucks-not-beards-navy-tshirt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shave Trucks Not Beards Tshirt</a> <a href="http://www.onlineshopcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Course</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2huD0Ko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The One Thing</a> Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have. (Featured image from <a href="http://www.motortrend.com/news/used-cars-dealer-or-private-party-2050/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor Trend</a>.)

#44 - Don't Try to Be Everything to Everybody

Pete Sisco

This week's guest is Pete Sisco from Resilient Personal Freedom. In 1996, he decided to invest $300 in himself and start his first online business. Five years later, he monetized that website. 15 years later, it has made him millions, and he still consistently makes an income from it, among other online businesses.  After living the conventional life in Idaho with his wife for many years, and after his 6 kids grew up and moved out, Pete and his wife were ready for a different lifestyle. Knowing that their online income source was portable, they decided to sell everything and live out of their suitcases while traveling the world. 10 years later, they're still at it.  In fact, he did the interview at the place they're currently staying at in Ireland. We talk about how technology is helping people make predictable monthly income online, why minimalism is a smart way to live, why working in a cubicle is actually more of a risk, how you can achieve an insane amount of personal freedom, and so much more.  This is honestly one of the most inspiring conversations that I've had personally. I know you'll find a lot of value in this episode, but for me, Pete really confirmed a lot of things for me that I already knew, but I just needed to hear it from someone like him.  After our call, I was so motivated that I began working harder on my online course. And now, I've actually opened up the pre-order for it! So depending on when you hear this episode, it might still be going on, or the full course might have been launched. Either way, you can check it out by visiting: CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER. All of the details are there and you can get a sneak peek into the course as well. And if the pre-order is still open, you can get it at a discount as well as some free bonuses. Again, it's CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER.  Anyways, I'm so glad Pete reached out to me, and I'm stoked for you to hear this one. So without further adieu, here's my conversation with Pete Sisco. Enjoy!  I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast here!  Connect with Pete Website: petesisco.com Twitter: @petesisco Facebook: facebook.com/pete.sisco.7  Pete's Other Websites Resilient Personal Freedom Precision Training  Purchase my Online Course Website: Online Shop Master Course  Best quotes from this episode When you have internet income, it's completely portable. I've had a lifelong passion for the concept of living in freedom. The only passive income I know about is inheritance. You don't have to reinvent wheels, you just have to apply fundamentals in ways that are effective. We're living in a time now, where people can take risks like this, like being completely independent and having a lot more personal freedom. And the risk is actually hugely mitigated. There's 10,000 ways to reliably make money online. When people talk about big dreams, they get discouraged. Find something where you can make solid, reliable money and then use that money to do the dream life. There's this explosion of technology that is changing the world and a lot of people are threatened by it. But at the same time, there is enough technology that any individual can set himself up to make a reliable, durable, predictable income every month that's substantial. People start to realize that more than half of the stuff they're paying for is related to just having their job. The guy trapped in the cubicle is getting to be the anomaly. I like keeping the business the size where I run the business and it doesn't run me and I have maximum personal freedom. There's never been less risk than there is now. I can tell ya, when you get it working and you realize how free a person you can be, it's absolutely intoxicating. There's actually an adjustment period to get your head around the fact that you can basically do whatever you want. You can't do it overnight, but you really can engineer a lifestyle that gives you whatever amount of freedom you want. Offer something of quality, do what you say you're gonna do, and treat people right. The things that work online, the fundamentals, are the things that worked 100 years ago. And they'll work 100 years from today. If you want to sleep well at night, spend time constructing a business that has durable elements to it that will offer honest value and keep offering. You have to be in the game before you get lucky. There's just nothing that delivers the independence and the personal freedom that having an online business does. I've never met anyone who doesn't have a skill, an ability, or at the very least a passion that can't be of service to somebody who would be happy to pay money for it. If you had all the money that you ever needed, if you were 100% debt-free, and you had money in the bank that was going to last you for the rest of your life, you just didn't have to think about it, what would you do? What would you want to do every day? Some people climb the ladder of success only to discover you put it against the wrong wall. -Joseph Campbell That's the thing about the online world, it's a big transparent economy and the answers are right there. You don't require luck in order to succeed. Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

This week's guest is Pete Sisco from Resilient Personal Freedom. In 1996, he decided to invest $300 in himself and start his first online business. Five years later, he monetized that website. 15 years later, it has made him millions, and he still consistently makes an income from it, among other online businesses. After living the conventional life in Idaho with his wife for many years, and after his 6 kids grew up and moved out, Pete and his wife were ready for a different lifestyle. Knowing that their online income source was portable, they decided to sell everything and live out of their suitcases while traveling the world. 10 years later, they're still at it. In fact, he did the interview at the place they're currently staying at in Ireland. We talk about how technology is helping people make predictable monthly income online, why minimalism is a smart way to live, why working in a cubicle is actually more of a risk, how you can achieve an insane amount of personal freedom, and so much more. This is honestly one of the most inspiring conversations that I've had personally. I know you'll find a lot of value in this episode, but for me, Pete really confirmed a lot of things for me that I already knew, but I just needed to hear it from someone like him. After our call, I was so motivated that I began working harder on <a href="http://www.CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my online course</a>. And now, I've actually opened up the pre-order for it! So depending on when you hear this episode, it might still be going on, or the full course might have been launched. Either way, you can check it out by visiting: <a href="http://www.CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER</a>. All of the details are there and you can get a sneak peek into the course as well. And if the pre-order is still open, you can get it at a discount as well as some free bonuses. Again, it's <a href="http://www.CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER</a>. Anyways, I'm so glad Pete reached out to me, and I'm stoked for you to hear this one. So without further adieu, here's my conversation with Pete Sisco. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here!</a> Connect with Pete Website: <a href="http://www.petesisco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">petesisco.com</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSisco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@petesisco</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pete.sisco.7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/pete.sisco.7</a> Pete's Other Websites <a href="http://www.resilientpersonalfreedom.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Personal Freedom</a> <a href="http://www.precisiontraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Precision Training</a> Purchase my Online Course Website: <a href="http://www.CreateYourOnlineShop.com/PREORDER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> Best quotes from this episode When you have internet income, it's completely portable. I've had a lifelong passion for the concept of living in freedom. The only passive income I know about is inheritance. You don't have to reinvent wheels, you just have to apply fundamentals in ways that are effective. We're living in a time now, where people can take risks like this, like being completely independent and having a lot more personal freedom. And the risk is actually hugely mitigated. There's 10,000 ways to reliably make money online. When people talk about big dreams, they get discouraged. Find something where you can make solid, reliable money and then use that money to do the dream life. There's this explosion of technology that is changing the world and a lot of people are threatened by it. But at the same time, there is enough technology that any individual can set himself up to make a reliable, durable, predictable income every month that's substantial. People start to realize that more than half of the stuff they're paying for is related to just having their job. The guy trapped in the cubicle is getting to be the anomaly. I like keeping the business the size where I run the business and it doesn't run me and I have maximum personal freedom. There's never been less risk than there is now. I can tell ya, when you get it working and you realize how free a person you can be, it's absolutely intoxicating. There's actually an adjustment period to get your head around the fact that you can basically do whatever you want. You can't do it overnight, but you really can engineer a lifestyle that gives you whatever amount of freedom you want. Offer something of quality, do what you say you're gonna do, and treat people right. The things that work online, the fundamentals, are the things that worked 100 years ago. And they'll work 100 years from today. If you want to sleep well at night, spend time constructing a business that has durable elements to it that will offer honest value and keep offering. You have to be in the game before you get lucky. There's just nothing that delivers the independence and the personal freedom that having an online business does. I've never met anyone who doesn't have a skill, an ability, or at the very least a passion that can't be of service to somebody who would be happy to pay money for it. If you had all the money that you ever needed, if you were 100% debt-free, and you had money in the bank that was going to last you for the rest of your life, you just didn't have to think about it, what would you do? What would you want to do every day? Some people climb the ladder of success only to discover you put it against the wrong wall. -Joseph Campbell That's the thing about the online world, it's a big transparent economy and the answers are right there. You don't require luck in order to succeed. Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#42 - Pete Sisco on Building an Online Business to Achieve Personal Freedom

Terry Gremaux

On today's episode, I have Terry Gremaux joining us from Dallas, Texas. Terry is one of the leading social media trainers in the entrepreneurial space, as well as the author of a book that will help you Develop a Mind-Blowing Daily Routine and Create Your Dream Life.  His story actually starts in a small town in Montana, and at one point he was living paycheck to paycheck. After going through several failures along the way, he finally figured out a system that worked for him. It worked so well that he was able to increase his revenue by over 10x in just a few years!  During the call, Terry also shares a few tips that anyone can use to grow their audience on Facebook. Simple things that you can start taking advantage of today. And of course he brought a ton of inspiration with him, so I know you'll get value from this episode.  But I don't want to give everything away in the intro, so I'll let him explain it all. And with that being said, here's my conversation with Terry Gremaux. Enjoy!  I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick review! Connect with Terry Website: thehashtaghunter.com/blog Facebook: facebook.com/terry.gremaux Twitter: @terryjgremaux Instagram: @terrygremaux YouTube: youtube.com/thehashtaghunter My Online Course Online Shop Master Course - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! Sign up here... Everything mentioned The Hashtag Hunter Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat 8 Prized Jewels of Wisdom: Develop a Mind-Blowing Daily Routine and Create Your Dream Life Gary Vaynerchuk Tony Robbins Best quotes from this episode I just wanted more. I wanted to control my life. I wanted to have freedom. I wanted something that I've never seen anybody in my family have. I'm very, incredibly introverted at the heart of me, and that obviously held me back in business for awhile. But I just learned to pick my spots. I've learned to do things that I have to do to win. That doesn't mean it has to be comfortable. At the end of the day, I had to change dramatically to have what most other people will never have. You can either believe that life happens to you or life happens for you. And I just choose to believe that life happens for me. Shitty stuff happens to you to make you stronger and make you become better. At that time, I didn't have the vision I have today. I just wanted to be something different. I believe that every decision happens in a moment. You're always gonna get what you tolerate. -Tony Robbins If you want something better, if you want a better life, if you want that business of your dreams, if you want all of that, you have to change what you tolerate and you have to change your priorities in life. When you have the right mindset, you're not gonna win every battle, but you're gonna win the war. The hardest thing to put money into is yourself. Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power. Investing in yourself, through any mechanism possible, is not a choice, it's a priority. You have to make that a priority in your life or you just won't win. The way you treat money is the way you'll receive money. A coach isn't there to hold your hand and get you out of bed. That's not what they're for. A coach is there so you can use their wisdom to point you in the right direction so you don't make the same mistakes. Social media is about attention. This day in age, there's no real new. How can I disrupt attention? Social media is not a place to sell, so don't treat it like that. It's just a tool to get somebody on your email list. In entrepreneurship, we need to be our biggest critic. We have to be hard on ourselves. But we have to be our biggest forgiver as well, because we're gonna mess up every day. If you build relationships consistently, it makes life a heck of a lot easier. You see these people build these businesses and it looks like it happened overnight, but they've really been building relationships their whole life. Embrace the challenges, because they're gonna happen. Business is hard. It's the hardest game you'll ever play. With entrepreneurship, there's a lot of risk involved. But anything with a lot of risk always comes with amazing rewards.   Thanks for listening Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

On today's episode, I have Terry Gremaux joining us from Dallas, Texas. Terry is one of the leading social media trainers in the entrepreneurial space, as well as the author of a book that will help you Develop a Mind-Blowing Daily Routine and Create Your Dream Life. His story actually starts in a small town in Montana, and at one point he was living paycheck to paycheck. After going through several failures along the way, he finally figured out a system that worked for him. It worked so well that he was able to increase his revenue by over 10x in just a few years! During the call, Terry also shares a few tips that anyone can use to grow their audience on Facebook. Simple things that you can start taking advantage of today. And of course he brought a ton of inspiration with him, so I know you'll get value from this episode. But I don't want to give everything away in the intro, so I'll let him explain it all. And with that being said, here's my conversation with Terry Gremaux. Enjoy! I hope you loved this episode, and if you did, be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> and leave a quick review! Connect with Terry Website: <a href="http://thehashtaghunter.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehashtaghunter.com/blog</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/terry.gremaux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/terry.gremaux</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/terryjgremaux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@terryjgremaux</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/terrygremaux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@terrygremaux</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thehashtaghunter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thehashtaghunter</a> My Online Course <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Shop Master Course</a> - Teaching you how to build your own e-commerce website so you can start selling your products online. With no software, even if you have zero web design experience! <a href="http://www.OnlineShopCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here...</a> Everything mentioned <a href="http://thehashtaghunter.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hashtag Hunter</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2px7JXU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2q1PKMp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Prized Jewels of Wisdom: Develop a Mind-Blowing Daily Routine and Create Your Dream Life</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2r1YIGv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Vaynerchuk</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2q4vbz3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Robbins</a> Best quotes from this episode I just wanted more. I wanted to control my life. I wanted to have freedom. I wanted something that I've never seen anybody in my family have. I'm very, incredibly introverted at the heart of me, and that obviously held me back in business for awhile. But I just learned to pick my spots. I've learned to do things that I have to do to win. That doesn't mean it has to be comfortable. At the end of the day, I had to change dramatically to have what most other people will never have. You can either believe that life happens to you or life happens for you. And I just choose to believe that life happens for me. Shitty stuff happens to you to make you stronger and make you become better. At that time, I didn't have the vision I have today. I just wanted to be something different. I believe that every decision happens in a moment. You're always gonna get what you tolerate. -Tony Robbins If you want something better, if you want a better life, if you want that business of your dreams, if you want all of that, you have to change what you tolerate and you have to change your priorities in life. When you have the right mindset, you're not gonna win every battle, but you're gonna win the war. The hardest thing to put money into is yourself. Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power. Investing in yourself, through any mechanism possible, is not a choice, it's a priority. You have to make that a priority in your life or you just won't win. The way you treat money is the way you'll receive money. A coach isn't there to hold your hand and get you out of bed. That's not what they're for. A coach is there so you can use their wisdom to point you in the right direction so you don't make the same mistakes. Social media is about attention. This day in age, there's no real new. How can I disrupt attention? Social media is not a place to sell, so don't treat it like that. It's just a tool to get somebody on your email list. In entrepreneurship, we need to be our biggest critic. We have to be hard on ourselves. But we have to be our biggest forgiver as well, because we're gonna mess up every day. If you build relationships consistently, it makes life a heck of a lot easier. You see these people build these businesses and it looks like it happened overnight, but they've really been building relationships their whole life. Embrace the challenges, because they're gonna happen. Business is hard. It's the hardest game you'll ever play. With entrepreneurship, there's a lot of risk involved. But anything with a lot of risk always comes with amazing rewards.   Thanks for listening Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast here</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon! And feel free to leave a comment below with your feedback and any questions you have.

#51 - Investing in Yourself and Stealing Attention with Terry Gremaux

Thanks for your patience while I work on getting a bunch of interviews setup. In the meantime, here is episode 9 where I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you! Sign up for the course today: Create Your Online Course.Subscribe to the podcast!Show notes:Odds are, you’ve got your own business, or you at least have some sort of side hustle. That’s great! Hopefully you have your own website by now, but if not, this online course is for you! Maybe you already have a website, but it’s not working the way you want, it looks terrible, it’s not mobile-friendly, or you can’t sell your products/services. Well then this course is also for you too! Read more about the course here...This episode is brought to you by:Namecheap - I've been using them for years to register all of my domains. I highly recommend them, they give you private registration for free for the first year, and there is a new coupon code for each month to save you some cash (August 2015 code: HOTREGXFER).HostGator - I've been using them for 5-7 years to host all of my personal sites and most of my client sites. This is my go-to hosting company and I recommend them to everyone that's starting an online business. Their 24/7/365 support is the best, the admin area is easy to use, and setting up a new WordPress site is literally a 1-click install. And you can get 25% off by using this link! Check them out today!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to leave me a review on iTunes and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

Thanks for your patience while I work on getting a bunch of interviews setup. In the meantime, here is episode 9 where I talk about my new web design course I've been working on. This online course will teach you how you can start selling online and take your business to the next level. If you've ever wanted to know about e-commerce, and how to accept payments right on your site, this is for you! Sign up for the course today: <a href="http://www.createyouronlineshop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create Your Online Course</a>.<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast!</a>Show notes:Odds are, you’ve got your own business, or you at least have some sort of side hustle. That’s great! Hopefully you have your own website by now, but if not, this online course is for you! Maybe you already have a website, but it’s not working the way you want, it looks terrible, it’s not mobile-friendly, or you can’t sell your products/services. Well then this course is also for you too! <a href="http://www.createyouronlineshop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more about the course here...</a>This episode is brought to you by:<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/namecheap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Namecheap</a> - I've been using them for years to register all of my domains. <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/namecheap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I highly recommend them</a>, they give you private registration for free for the first year, and there is a new coupon code for each month to save you some cash (<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/namecheap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">August 2015 code: HOTREGXFER</a>).<a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HostGator</a> - I've been using them for 5-7 years to host all of my personal sites and most of my client sites. This is my go-to hosting company and I recommend them to everyone that's starting an online business. Their 24/7/365 support is the best, the admin area is easy to use, and setting up a new WordPress site is literally a 1-click install. And you can get <a href="http://www.riskwithoutregret.com/hosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25% off by using this link</a>! Check them out today!Thanks again for listening and reading the show notes. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-without-regret-podcast/id1024655474?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave me a review on iTunes</a> and I can't wait to share the next episode with you soon. Until next time, think less, risk more, regret nothing!

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