Amazing Entrepreneurs Club

Entrepreneurship runs deep. When one is raised by a person who entrepreneurially minded, they are forever altered in how they view the world. Dr. Kristen Donnelly is a product of just such a situation. Listen as she shares about her family’s company, Abby Companies and the branch she launched called Abbey Research.

Dr. Kristen’s dad started a business working in various colors. They manufacture the stains used to diagnose certain kinds of cancer, various ophthalmological stains, and more. Even though she grew up in an entrepreneurial household however, she never realized that she too had similar aspirations.

She went to school and obtained higher and higher levels of education, but eventually realized that academia was not for her. What she learned in academia however, was that she loved helping people think more critically about themselves and their goals and dreams.

Now she runs Abbey Research, a company dedicated to helping people “human” better. Something the world definitely needs right now!

Listen as she shares about her story and how Abbey Research came to be. She also shares her top three tips for new and aspiring entrepreneurs and why she believes finding your calling is one of the most important things you’ll ever do in life.

Dr. Kristen shares so many insightful nuggets, it’s no wonder she’s a three-time TEDx speaker!

In this Episode:

[00:58] Welcome Dr. Kristen Donnelly to the show.

[03:00] What do they do at Abbey Companies?

[04:30] Learn more about Abbey Research and their mission.

[06:06] The four methods they use to help you become a better human.

[06:58] Who do they serve?

[09:26] During the lockdowns Kristen realized how tired everyone is of pretending they know what they’re doing.

[10:42] What made Kristen want to be an entrepreneur?

[13:10] Kristen is an entrepreneur within an established business which is an interesting path to maneuver.

[14:38] Listen as Kristen shares three tips to new and aspiring entrepreneurs.

[17:33] You cannot measure your impact. Keep doing what you’re called to.

[18:52] How can someone discover their calling?

[20:56] What does it mean to “create wealth” in Kristen’s family?

[23:31] Kristen answers her three random questions for the day.

[26:23] What’s the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for her and vice versa?

[27:20] Connect with Kristen.

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One of the hardest things about being an entrepreneur is finding a community of people who understand what you’re going through and are willing to support you in your journey. That’s why I created The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club.

In this first episode, I asked my friend Kerry Zarb to come on and interview me! I wanted to tell you all my story while showing off the style and cadence of the show. Kerry is a brilliant podcast strategist and co-host of The Amazing Entrepreneurs Clubhouse group.

Listen as I share more about my journey, my thoughts on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, my tips, and so much more.

Kerry and I had a blast during this conversation. We both love providing insights into the world of entrepreneurship while also encouraging and motivating others who are on the same path.

If you love the show and want to know more, join us in The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club.

In this Episode:

[00:55] Welcome to The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club Podcast!

[01:51] Kerry Zarb, podcast marketing strategist, is starting this podcast off by interviewing me.

[03:48] Learn how Kerry and I met and why we love that platform.

[07:16] I introduce myself and share who I am and what I do.

[10:48] Why I became an entrepreneur.

[11:48] What I would do differently if I were starting over.

[13:37] Which traits make a good entrepreneur?

[15:54] Learn what entrepreneurship has given back to me.

[18:09] We move into the Power of Three segment. Learn more about my biggest challenge.

[23:11] Kerry shares one of her favorite quotes about life and entrepreneurship.

[24:12] What are the three qualities of a successful entrepreneur?

[27:37] I share one of the most unexpected ideas I’ve created and how it impacted the company.

[30:17] Hear my three tips for new entrepreneurs.

[34:54] I’m answering three random questions and sharing a bit more about me.

[40:14] We wrap up the first episode with how you can connect with Kerry and what to expect throughout the season.

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With the holidays upon us and the start of a new year, many of us are likely feeling or facing burnout. We don’t have to succumb. The most important thing is to understand when we’ve reached burnout and figure out ways to avoid it. Listen in to learn more!

First of all, we need to know the stages of burnout. This is important because the sooner we can identify our burnout, the more likely we’ll be to avoid it all together.

Stage 1: Enthusiasm

Stage 2: Stagnation

Stage 3: Frustration

Stage 4: Apathy

Stage 5: Intervention

If you’ve reached stage five, then it’s time to bring in helping hands. It’s likely however that if you’re in a place of burnout, you’re in one of the earlier stages.

So what do you do when you realize you’ve started creeping toward true burnout? Here are my tips for avoiding burnout.

First, take a time out. Simply stepping away and re-energizing with a lost hobby or a different activity can sometimes be the ticket. Then find ways to adjust your mindset. Our mindset is usually the reason we’re in the deep, dark hole of burnout in the first place, so a realignment of sorts usually helps.

Then, find an accountability partner to help you talk through how you’re feeling and ways to avoid the pit. Next, journal. Seriously. Just writing things out will help you better understand your habits and how you got here in the first place.

Surround yourself with successful people. The people in your life heavily influence your thoughts and behavior. This isn’t to say that successful people don’t get burned out, but they’re usually much better at recognizing it.

Lastly, practice gratitude. This is a big one and it’s a practice that I am 100% behind. When you practice gratitude, you’re putting yourself in the mindframe of realizing the things, big and small, that you’ve been gifted with. This is a powerful way to switch your mindset and find healing.

How do you battle back the burnout?

In this episode:

[00:52] I’m going to share my thoughts with you on how to avoid burnout.

[02:09] The first stage is when we are at our best, which is called enthusiasm.

[02:36] The next stage is called stagnation.

[03:12] The third stage is frustration.

[04:07] Apathy is the fourth stage of burnout.

[04:28] The fifth stage is intervention.

[05:32] Now let's discuss how you can avoid burnout.

[05:51] Tip #1 Take time out.

[06:46] Tip #2 Adjust your mindset.

[07:37] Tip #3 Find an accountability partner.

[08:15] Tip #4 Journal.

[08:40] Tip #5 Surround yourself with successful people.

[09:28] The final tip is to have and express gratitude.

[11:02] I have your back and don’t want anyone to experience burnout.

[11:28] Thank you for joining me today!

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Entrepreneurship is a blessing and a curse. For so many of us who are bitten, we never get it out of our systems. Mike Savage is one such case. He’s a serial entrepreneur and badass business coach who has spent years building, growing, selling, and starting over with business after business.

He now helps up and coming entrepreneurs and business owners to reach the next level in their own businesses, no matter which level that is. His passion is to help entrepreneurs who are driven, make big, bold steps forward.

It all started, sadly, after his father passed away. His dad owned a pharmacy and rather than watch her husband’s life’s work fall away, Mike’s mom took up the reins and kept the business going. Despite having lost her husband, mom and aunt all in a short period of time, she kept going.

After getting his degree in engineering, it didn’t take him long to realize the corporate world wasn’t for him. He really checked out after developing a tool to help people read while working out on exercise machines that took off.

That was the first of many businesses that he grew to multiple seven-figures and now he’s ready to help you do the same. Listen in as he shares his story and why he’s so passionate about helping entrepreneurs.

In this Episode:

[00:50] Welcome amazing serial entrepreneur Mike Savage.

[03:08] What made Mike want to become an entrepreneur and start a business?

[07:08] There are only two ways to learn things in life. Learn why!

[08:48] Mike’s first business and the passion he has for entrepreneurship.

[12:03] Passion for an idea doesn’t always equal a profitable business.

[15:28] But sometimes that passion is a hit!

[16:33] Learn more about what Mike is doing today.

[17:59] Mike’s entrepreneur’s trilogy defined.

[22:57] What’s been his biggest challenge? How did he overcome it?

[26:10] The three qualities of a successful entrepreneur.

[28:57] A quick wrap up of those qualities.

[31:48] Our phones are a gateway to knowledge and the tools we need to grow and learn.

[32:42] Why you need to know what kind of leader you are.

[35:05] Most of the time people are in-trepreneurs. Learn more.

[38:00] The one thing that holds most people back from achieving their dreams.

[40:02] What three things would he leave in a time capsule for people to open in 50 years?

[42:31] Do electronic books take away from the experience of reading?

[46:17] Connect with Mike.

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Do you ever feel as if you work and work and work but you never get anything done? Or if you do get things done, you don’t feel as productive as you’d like to each day? Melissa Stecher is a scheduling mastermind here to share her tips on organization for entrepreneurs.

Organization as a business owner starts with scheduling. If you don’t schedule your time then you will find yourself working endless hours and never truly feeling like you get things done. But don’t just schedule your work time.

As an entrepreneur, your time is yours. No one is dictating to you when you should work or how, so that means that ALL of your time should be accounted for. If you have a morning routine that helps you get pumped for the day, schedule it. Need to eat lunch? Schedule it!

Melissa’s most important things to schedule time for:

• Checking your emails
• Accountability time
• Marketing tasks
• Content creation and editing
• Team meetings
• Financial meetings

Also, make sure that your “must do’s” for each day are scheduled during your most energetic times. This is when you are most focused and productive meaning you’re more likely to get everything done!

Need help getting started? Check out Melissa’s complimentary scheduling pages here.

In this Episode:

[00:09] Welcome our guest host Melissa Stecher to talk about organization for entrepreneurs.

[01:27] When it comes to organizing, it’s imperative that you have a schedule.

[02:14] Different ways you can schedule and the way you need to approach scheduling as a whole.

[03:20] How to schedule in time to check your emails so that you’re not in them all day long.

[04:13] Do you schedule accountability time?

[05:23] You also need to schedule in time for your marketing tasks.

[06:40] Are you creating video and audio content? Schedule in the recording and editing time.

[07:22] Weekly team meetings are a must to have on the schedule.

[08:14] Also schedule in time to meet with your financial advisor or accountant.

[10:18] Schedule your “must do’s” during your most energetic time.

[10:37] Check out Melissa’s complimentary scheduling pages.

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