This week, I have Natalie Collins, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is in this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with Natalie yet, learn more here:

Natalie Marie Collins is a fun creative who after being in the corporate world for 13 years figured out she could make a living by taking her office skills home and started working as an Online Business (Virtual) Assistant, learned the ropes of how to create membership areas, branding, marketing, digital products, sales funnels and so much more.

She then took her vast knowledge of the online business world, formulated a plan, built a biz tree and started coaching others on how to craft and grow their own successful business. One branch at a time.

After her clients get the clarity they need to in their business, she helps them get it done and build their online businesses through her team of Online Business Managers and Assistants.

Step 1: Check out all the Great Stuff Mentioned during this Show:

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Tools Natalie mentioned during this call:

• Zaxaa – Natalie uses this shopping cart.
• Asana – I also just switched over to this from Basecamp.
• FreshBooks – to track hours for clients.
• Paypal – to get money.
• Wappwolf – THIS IS SO COOL! Automates tasks.
• Adobe Tools – To get access to Adobe Suite on a monthly basis.
• Dropbox – BOO YAH! I love this one, too.
• WordSwag App – To make quote images from your phone.
• Stay Focused Chrome Extension – To help you stay off Facebook while working.

Natalie's tipping point in her business was attending Live Events. Here are some that we recommend:

• NAMS in Atlanta
• Beachprenuers Lifestyle Conferene – Natalie will be Speaking here in February at Daytona Beach

She also mentioned our Beach House:

• Beachpreneurs Ladies Only Mastermind Retreat – Where Natalie and I got to know each other better.

Step 2: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

Step 3: Get More from Natalie

Head over here to check out…

• Natalie Marie Collins
• Writing Dates
• OB1 Agency
• OB1 Academy
• Doodles for your Blog
• The Green Smoothie a Day Challenge

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If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

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Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show Natalie the love so I can continue to get great guests like her.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

This week, I have Debbie O'Grady, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is in this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with Debbie yet, learn more here:

My clients call me “The Queen of Accountability” because I help them get focused, get more done and make more money!

I work with coaches who want to add accountability to their existing program and I also work with Individuals who know accountability can help them accomplish their goals.

Find Debbie on the web at “The Queen of Accountability“.

Step 1: Check out these Essential Tools and Resources for Online Business Success Mentioned in this Show:

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• Beachpreneurs Ladies Only Mastermind Retreat – Where Debbie and I got to know each other better.

Tools Debbie mentioned during this call:

• Dropbox
• Google Calendar
• WordPress
• Web Hosting:  Debbie uses HostGator. I use them, plus I recommend MomWebs.com (for newbies especially) or LiquidWebs (for big users).
• TimeTrade
• For Password Management: Debbie uses Roboform. (I useLastPass)

A few of Debbie's key points:

• Hire a Coach. (Here's How to Find and Hire a Business Coach.)
• Have an Accountability Coach.  Your friends are not the best people to hire to do this. You can book a time to talk with Debbie at GetOnTrackConversation.com
• Attend Live Events. (I recommend NAMS as a great place to start.)

Step 2: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

Step 3: Learn More from Debbie

Head over here to check out…

• Revenue Recharge
•  GetOnTrackConversation.com

Step 4: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

Step 5: Make Sure you Don't Miss a Thing.

Either sign up for my blog updates over there –>

Or grab my feed on iTunes so you can get lots more free interviews just like this one. (Please leave a glowing review while you're at it.)

Step 6: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show Debbie the love so I can continue to get great guests like her.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

PS. Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine and Have Cool People on your Show? If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too: Click here -> How to Start a Podcast

ONE MORE THING!!! Grab this free audio from Debbie to learn more about Accountability.

This episode, I have something very different for you.

My guest, James Dering, quit his job, then in just 18 months:

• created a profitable business teaching piano online and offline,
• lost 74 lbs, and
• became a better husband and father to his 5 kids.

What can you learn from his journey?

If you’re not familiar with James, learn more here:

I'm a jazz and contemporary pianist, composer, music teacher, and former music professor. I'm passionate about helping others to create their own music at the piano, especially in “improvisation-based” styles like jazz, blues, and pop.

I've taken my experiences online with my site, BetterPiano.com (which offers a free book, online lessons, and email tips) and my podcast, “The Better Piano Podcast.” My goal is to truly help as many people as I can, and to build a solid business around offering a full line of products and services related to my niche.

Step 1: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

At the end you even get to hear James improv a little song for us. I apologize the sound quality of the recording doesn't do it justice. But it's still awesome to hear.

Step 2: Check out These Resources Mentioned on the Call:

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• BetterPiano.com
• The Blog Post that Started Everything: Fake it Til you Make It
• CometoNAMS.com – where James and I met – and where you NEED to be.

Step 3: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

Step 4: Make Sure you Don't Miss a Thing.

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Step 5: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show James the love so I can continue to get great guests like him.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

PS. Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine and Have Cool People on your Show? If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too: Click here -> How to Start a Podcast

I was in Orlando with my good friend, Kelly McCausey at a crazy event a few weeks ago. We were roomies and all weekend long, she kept saying she wanted to do a private and exclusive event and with me.

I kept pondering what would make it special and putting off a decision- much to Kelly's frustration.

You see, Kelly is VERY laser focused when she has her mind set on something. This is a big part of the reason she's such a good coach.

Seriously, the last thing before bed and first words out of her mouth in the morning were “So what are we going to do?” lol.

I adore her and we're really good for each other as she challenges me (and I her) regularly.

I think that it was the last night of the event when I finally said “I KNOW WHAT WOULD BE SPECIAL!” And, we decided to do a ladies only weekend retreat at the beach near my house.

The reasons we are having it here:

1. I know this area very well, having lived here for 10 years.
2. My husband, my mom, and my personal assistant are nearby to run errands for me if necessary – from grabbing anything I missed (or that guests need) from the store, to taking guests to and from the airport.
3. We have Stand up Paddleboards and bikes at home – for added fun.
4. Pensacola Beach is NOT a big party beach. It's family friendly, small(ish) and beautiful.

Kelly and I looked online and found a GORGEOUS 9 bedroom 6.5 bath house with pool and wifi. So, we decided to jump on it.

If you want the whole story take a peek at this hangout that Kelly and I did last week:

Here are some more details:

WHAT IS IT?

An all female business mastermind and retreat! We'll cook together, pamper and play together, plot and plan together… we'll all leave the house equipped for greater things!

Food will be healthy healthy healthy so your body and mind will be energized.

WHERE IS IT?

We have a booked a fantastic house right on beautiful Pensacola Beach with individual beds for 15 women. This is the perfect size group for a powerful mastermind – large enough to be truly stimulating but intimate enough that everyone gets time and attention.

WHO’S IT FOR?

Female entrepreneurs craving extra support to breakthrough to the next level in business. Bloggers, Coaches, Authors, Information & Affiliate Marketers – if you use the internet to reach your market, you'll love this event!

WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?

1. Your room in the beautiful home on the beach for all nights
2. Healthy food all weekend
3. Drinks of choice (coffee in the morning through a cocktail or two… or three at night)
4. Coaching and all business activities all weekend
5. Entertainment

PLUS all Guests Also Get these Bonuses:

• Self Study Learning $497 Bonus! Every attendee will receive Kelly’s 2013 Silver Key with access to nearly $1000 in self study and group coaching resources.
• A $297.00 Video Bonus! Every attendee has the opportunity to shoot a 60 Second Promotional Video, Professionally Designed by Angel Sheer!
• Special $247.00 Bonus! Every attendee will receive a Complimentary Ticket to Kelly’s Exposure & Profit Event (May 17-18) in Toronto, Canada.
• Another Event $297.00 Bonus! Every attendee will receive a Complimentary Ticket to Betsy’s Passion to Prosperity Live Event  in Montgomery, AL
• More coming soon…

Here's where you can find more info:

• ABOUT US
• MEET OUR ATTENDEES
• WHY YOU?
• THE DOLPHIN HOUSE
• SCHEDULE
• TRAVEL
• FAQ

And, here's where to register -> Join Us!

If you  have any questions, you can contact Kelly to see if this is a good fit for you or not.  We also have a Facebook Event where you can ask questions, too.

So that's been my latest adventure.

What about you?

• Got any big crazy plans like this?
• Are you surrounded by friends who challenge you in good ways?

Let's talk.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

This week, I have Justin Popovic, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with Justin yet, learn more here:

Justin Popovic quit his corporate gig as a software sales rep in 2008 to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. After a series of failed businesses and projects, in 2010 Justin and his biz partner created a content creation business called Best Quality PLR. In less than 3 years they have grown the business to over 5000 customers and have a premium PLR library with over 100 full length products. Justin is also a personal development coach and speaker with 100s of motivational articles and videos at IgniteYourEssence.com

Step 1: Check out Justin’s Sites
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Justin's main business is selling quality PLR content.

Here's his latest package: Justin's Best PLR Content

Step 2: Listen to the Interview.

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Prefer to Read?

If you prefer to read the interview, it is available on Kindle.

Uncovering Experts: A Conversation with Justin Popovic/a>

Step 3: Check out these Essential Tools and Resources for Online Business Success Mentioned in this Show:

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Justin Uses:

• This Autoresponder
• This Shopping Cart

Other Fun Tools and Resources that He Recommends:

• Evernote
• Basecamp
• Dropbox – file storage and sharing
• Skype

Step 4: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

Here are some pinnable graphics to share.

Step 5: Make Sure you Don't Miss a Thing.

Either sign up for my blog updates over there –>

Or grab my feed on iTunes so you can get lots more free interviews just like this one. (Please leave a glowing review while you're at it.)

Step 6: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show Justin the love so I can continue to get great guests like him.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

PS. Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine and Have Cool People on your Show? If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too: Click here -> How to Start a Podcast

This week, I have Dennis Becker, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with Dennis yet, learn more here:

Dennis Becker began his Internet marketing career in 1998 by selling on eBay while still running a full time retail business. Beginning in 2002, he became interested in Internet marketing, and spent 3 years trying virtually everything with dismal results.

One day, frustrated and beat, but unwilling to quit, he devised a new strategy to simplify the entire process, starting with a mindset makeover. That strategy changed his life, and he wrote about it in the classic “5 Bucks a Day” book.

He also opened the Earn1KaDay “Insiders Club” in 2007 to help Internet marketers achieve their first $1000/day of profits by following proven, sometimes little-appreciated, business models to receive amazing results.

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This week, I have David Perdew, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is at the end of this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with David yet, learn more here:

As the founder and chief architect of NAMS – the Novice to Advanced Marketing System, Inc. – I've used all my skills as a journalist, consultant and entrepreneur to build one of the most successful and fastest growing live business educational workshops available today. The MyNAMS.com Premium Membership is not only a step-by-step tutorial system for people wanting help with their online business, but an amazing community of like-minded people in all experience levels.

Since 2005, I've been an online niche marketer with more than 2000 websites and a dozen membership sites.

In addition to that, and without any experience, I took a year off in 2003 to personally build a 2200 square foot log cabin in north Alabama where my wife and I live with two dogs and a cat on 95 acres with four streams.

• My NAMS membership site.
• NAMS in Atlanta – Join me there in August
• Double your List Challenge – Join David in this Awesome Adventure

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This week, I have my good friend, Lain Ehmann, with me.

The audio recording of our interview is in this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

If you’re not familiar with Lain yet, learn more here:

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, It's Lain Ehmann, scrapbooking superhero and business coach to the stars! If you’re a photographer, scrapbooker, Etsy store owner, cardmaker, knitter, or other crafty-type, I’m here to help you build the business of your dreams. Based on my years as a sales and marketing expert, as well as my own experience in creating a six-figure online business in the scrapbooking industry, I want to coach you to business success.

Step 1: Check out Lain’s Sites

Head over here to check out Lain’s stuff –
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• Lain's Blog – Layout a Day
• Crafting your Business – Step by Step

Step 2: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

Prefer to Read?

If you prefer to read the interview, it is available on Kindle.

A Conversation with Lain Ehmann

Step 3: Check out these Essential Tools and Resources for Online Business Success Mentioned in this Show:

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Lain Uses:

• This Autoresponder
• This Webhost
• This Shopping Cart
• This Webinar Service

Other Fun Tools that She Recommends:

• SpreeCast
• PicMonkey
• Fiverr.com
• Amy Porterfield Podcast Episode about Facebook Advertising

These are two of her promo videos she talks about in the call.

oops! It's a trained parrot, not a trained chicken. (Still cool, though.)

and this is the fireworks guy:

Step 4: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

You can also pin this adorable graphic.

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Either sign up for my blog updates over there –>

Or grab my feed on iTunes so you can get lots more free interviews just like this one. (Please leave a glowing review while you're at it.)

Or Subscribe and Listen on Stitcher

Step 6: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show Lain the love so I can continue to get great guests like her.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine
and Have Cool People on your Show?

If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too:
Click here -> How to Start a Podcast

PS. Here are the links to Lain’s sites again for your reference:

• Lain's Blog – Layout a Day
• Crafting your Business – Step by Step

I'm really excited today to share my friend, Katie, who died a year ago today.  We just finished recording an interview and I think you'll like it.

The audio recording of our interview is in this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

Step 1: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

Katie eating her zebra cake:

Step 2: Check out these Resources Mentioned in this Show:

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• Katie's Blog – with Pictures
• New Horizons for Children – Orphan Hosting
• My adoption story – in case you want to read it

Step 3: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends by using the sharebar to the left. (Pretty please.)

Step 4: Make Sure you Don't Miss a Thing.

Either sign up for my blog updates
over there –>

Or grab my feed on iTunes so you can get lots more free interviews just like this one. (Please leave a glowing review while you're at it.)

Or Subscribe and Listen on Stitcher

Step 5: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview. Show Katie the love so I can continue to get great guests like her.

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learned and will apply from this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine
and Have Cool People on your Show?
If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too:
Click here -> How to Start a Podcast

PS.  Here are the links mentioned again for your reference:

• Katie's Blog – with Pictures
• New Horizons for Children – Orphan Hosting
• My adoption story – in case you want to read it

Today I have something a little different for you. My friend, Vera Raposo interviewed me yesterday on her podcast. I asked her if I could share it here, too, so that my iTunes listeners would have access and she generously agreed.

The topic we talked about was “Lifestyle Design”  and some of the questions that Vera asked me were:

1. What does having a “lifestyle & biz by design” mean to you?
2. How is it even possible?
3. What are 3 key things that you do to ensure this happens?
4. What are some things you’ve been able to do because of your biz and how you run it?
5. Do you have any advice for the work-a-holics listening in?

Even though Vera is interviewing me this time, let me tell you more about her:

Vera Raposo is the founder of YourCreativeBiz.com and her blogs have been featured on Entrepreneur Magazine, eHow, America's BestCompanies, Dell, Logoworks by HP and more.

YourCreativeBiz.com is devoted to teaching women entrepreneurs around the world how to push all limits in their life so they can have the business
of their dreams. Vera also shows women how to put their marketing on autopilot and cheerfully create a highly successful and meaningful business that fits their lifestyle.

The audio recording of our interview is in this blog post. Just look for the “play” button and listen. It’s free! Also, be sure to check out all of the resources listed below.

Step 1:  Check out the Resources.

• Your Creative Biz – Vera's Site
• Solo Masterminds – The Networking Group where we Initially Met

Step 2: Listen to the Interview.

Be sure to listen to the entire interview.

Prefer to Read?

If you prefer to read the interview, here is the transcript – a free pdf version.

Click here to read the transcript.

Step 3: Share the Love.

If you liked this interview, don't keep it to yourself. Share the link with some friends. (Pretty please.)

Step 5: Make Sure you Don't Miss a Thing.

Either sign up for my blog updates over there –>

Or grab my feed on iTunes so you can get lots more free interviews just like this one. (Please leave a glowing review while you're at it.)

Or Subscribe and Listen on Stitcher

Step 6: Get a free link on my blog

Please post your comments below after you listen to the interview.

What is your biggest frustration in finding balance?

Plus, of course, you can include your URL and your Twitter ID in the appropriate fields when you comment, as always.

Thanks again for being part of my business and my day. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about this interview.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

Would you Like to Start a Podcast like Mine
and Have Cool People on your Show?
If you can make a telephone call, you can have a podcast, too:
Click here -> How to Start a Podcast