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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis

Boss Talk with Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

"Boss Talk" is designed to help you avoid the most common mistakes amateurs make when trying to become entrepreneurs. I'm Chris Ellis, your friendly neighborhood business coach. My passion is proving to people like you how easy it can be to make good money from your own ideas, interests, knowledge and skills. If you're a creative, ambitious, business-curious person with a "million dollar idea" but don't know what to start -- You're in the right place.
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“Why would anyone want to buy anything from little ole me?”

For many of us (including me once upon a time) it’s inconceivable that we could compete with other bigger, more established brands. The good news is... YOU CAN... and the strategy isn’t as hard as you would imagine.
Today’s episode is...
“What if You’re a Small Fish in a Big Pond? (Competition 101)”
What happens in this episode?
I’m going to explain the three biggest mistakes people make when they try to compete with larger brands. Then I’m going to explain the simple strategy I use in my business to compete with the top business coaches in my own industry.
Why is this episode so important?
As the saying goes, “Cause scared money don’t make money.” Learning the ins and outs of how to be competitive will give you the backbone you need to finally say yes to your dream!
Episode Highlights

  • Faking it till you make it is not only a dumb strategy but it’s a dangerous one.
  • A boring but clear brand will ALWAYS outdo a clever marketing strategy.
  • “Business” is just the act of creating conversation that transitions strangers into customers.

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.
IMPORTANT NOTE

THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON ONE

After this episode the podcast will be on a hiatus for the rest of the year. But please follow me on Instagram because I’ll be continuing to give you amazing content there. Also, there will be special announcements about upcoming events, talks and new product launches.
Click or go to the link below to subscribe.
https://www.instagram.com/chrisellis.tv
BOOST MY NUMBERS BABY!!!!
I love you guys. Thanks for listening for the past year.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - Mark Gets His Breakthrough In 20 Minutes! - Episode 6
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08/02/22 • 20 min

Here’s the scenario. You’ve got a talent... BUT... you’re scared to charge money for it because, “What if no one wants to pay for it?” So you just keep giving it away for free. That was Mark’s situation, before our session.
Today’s episode is...
Mark Gets His Breakthrough In 20 Minutes!

What happens in this episode?
Today I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my business and you’re going to hear a real “Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” session, featuring a new client.
“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” sessions are pretty straight forward.
New clients tell me what business or talent they’d like to make money from.
They tell me the one thing that’s stopping them from moving forward.
Then, I use my years of experience to provide them with a solution in 20 minutes or less!
In this session, Mark James Heath (a community event organizer) talks about wanting to get to the next level of his career. His only problem is... He doesn’t know how to ask people to pay him for his services.
Why is this episode so important?
Most people think they're talented, but not talented enough to actually be paid as a professional. If you fall in that category, chances are you need to unpack some negative mental programming, just like Mark does in this session.
Episode Highlights

  • There’s power in seeing yourself as an “opportunity” instead of “a bill”.
  • Respecting your customers’ “true values” is the secret to getting paid for what you do.

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.
IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?
It’s true when you book my signature...
BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

  1. Your business idea.
  2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now.

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.
My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.
Pretty sweet deal, right?
Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today.
Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - Leslye Gets Her Breakthrough In 20 Minutes! - Episode 7
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08/09/22 • 29 min

Here’s the scenario. You want to pursue a new career... BUT... this career requires you to have open availability in your schedule. You work a day-job with a very strict schedule. How do you pursue your passion, without getting fired from your job? This was Leslye’s issue, before our session.
Today’s episode is...
Leslye Gets Her Breakthrough In 20 Minutes!
What happens in this episode?
Today I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my business and you’re going to hear a real “Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” session, featuring a new client.
“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” sessions are pretty straight forward.
New clients tell me what business or talent they’d like to make money from.
They tell me the one thing that’s stopping them from moving forward.
Then, I use my years of experience to provide them with a solution in 20 minutes or less!
In this session, Leslye Davis talks about wanting to pursue her dream of being a full time birthing doula. (Someone who assist people in the process of going through labor)
Since babies are unpredictable AF, Leslye couldn’t figure out how she could jump into that profession, while still holding down her day job.
Why is this episode so important?
Trying to pursue a career while not having enough free time is a pretty common issue. Luckily, I give Leslye a laundry list of options for transitioning to that profession. These are practical solutions that anyone can employ. (hahaha.. See what I did there. I said, “employ”).
So, yeah... You’re welcome.
Episode Highlights

  • Your value isn’t in your ability to “be there”. Your value is in your ability to facilitate solutions by any means.
  • How to establish your expertise in any field through creating educational products.

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.
IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?
It’s true when you book my signature...
BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

  1. Your business idea.
  2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now.

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.
My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.

And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.
Pretty sweet deal, right?
Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today.
Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - How to Create ANY business in 3 Simple Steps - Episode 4
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07/19/22 • 27 min

In this super special episode, I’ll be revealing the fastest, cheapest and most reliable strategy for turning any business idea into a very real income. If you’re a total newbie when it comes to starting a business, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Today’s episode is...
How to Create ANY business in 3 Simples Steps

What happens in this episode?
I’m going to show you my signature Chat-to-Convert method. It’s a simple 3-step process for literally turning any business idea into a business.
Why is this episode so important?

  1. It proves that it’s very possible to start a profitable business for free in many cases.
  2. It proves that you can turn total strangers into customers through casual (but exciting) conversation, instead of through aggressive & annoying sales tactics.

Episode Highlights

  • The 3 simple steps of turning any business idea into income.
  • The importance and difference between a “Boss Mentality” and “Customer Mentality” when starting a business.
  • It’s possible to speed up the launch of your business by turning a big, expensive product idea into a simple starter product.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?

It’s true when you book my signature...
BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

  1. Your business idea.
  2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now.

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.
My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.
And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?
Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today.
Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - I Thought Talent Meant Everything…  Until I Was Homeless - Episode 3
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08/31/21 • 27 min

In this episode I get super vulnerable and super candid about what it’s like to be smart, likable, talented, etc. AND STILL COMPLETELY FAIL AT LIFE.

That’s what’s going down today on "Boss Talk", the show that teaches how to avoid the most common mistakes amateurs make when trying to become entrepreneurs.

Today’s episode is...

“I Thought Talent Meant Everything... Until I Was Homeless”

What is this episode about?

I show you how my stubborn belief that “more talent = greater access to success” left me homeless, depressed, broken and suicidal. More importantly, I’m going to demystify the power of talent and explain the TRUE SECRET to success. It’s a secret that turned my entire life around.

Why is this episode so important?

It shows you how it’s possible to be your own catalyst for success, instead of being powerless to “play the hand you were dealt”.

Episode Highlights

  • I explain how and why talent is overrated and often powerless to open the doors you think they should.
  • I reveal how it’s possible to take “100% responsibility for your success” and its life-changing results.
  • How I got my biggest break in my career from a multi-millionaire business consultant in my field (during a global pandemic).

Click play and dive into the episode below. Also, become a subscriber if you haven’t already done it.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Want to start taking the initiative to start your business but don’t know how? Start here with this free 20 minute business exercise where I teach you how to create a world-class description of your business idea. Remember, if you can’t describe what you do like a boss, no one will pay you to do it.

Go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/start and start taking charge of building your legacy right now.

Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate it.

See you next episode.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - The Most Critical Step To Starting A Business - Episode 02
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08/31/21 • 21 min

Did you know there’s a hidden UNSKIPPABLE first step in launching a business? It’s a step that can save you years of frustration and lost revenue. That’s the topic for today’s episode of “Boss Talk”, the show that teaches how to avoid THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES amateurs make when trying to become entrepreneurs.

Today’s episode is...

“THE MOST CRITICAL STEP TO STARTING A BUSINESS ”

What is this episode about?

I explain the importance of creating something called your “business north star”(aka a BNS) and how having one will safely guide you through every phase of starting a business. I’m going to show you all the advantages you’ll have when you have a BNS and all the trouble you can get into when you don’t.

Why is this episode so important?

I unveil a world class master-tool you can use to start building your business immediately — ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Episode Highlights

  • I expose that activating your hidden boss-like reflexes is the quickest and easiest way to launch a business venture.
  • I explain how the most common way amateurs try to launch a business makes it impossible to properly “network”.
  • I expose how a Business North Star makes it easier to find and connect with your ideal customers.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

Don’t forget to click on or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/start to start activating your inner-boss with a simple exercise called “Find Your Business North Star”.

In this 20-minute exercise, I’ll show you step by step how to create a world-class description of your business idea that will serve as the backbone of unshakeable confidence and self-motivation. And I’m giving you this tool absolutely free when you click the link and join the mailing list.

Stop daydreaming and start launching. Go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/start and start finding your business North Star right now.

Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate it.

See you next episode.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - How to Figure out Your Value And Competitive Edge - Episode 12
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03/21/23 • 18 min

Let’s say, right before a sale, a potential customer asks, “You sound great but why should I pick you over these guys?”.
Do you have a good answer? Hell, do you have an answer at all?
If you don’t, you’re in luck. I’m going to show you step by step how to come up with a kick-ass response.
Today’s episode is...
How to Figure out Your Value And Competitive Edge
What happens in this episode?
This episode will highlight, yet another important, step in the “No B.S. Start-Up Checklist”. Specifically, I’m going to explain how to identify the most important reasons customers should do business with you.
Why is this episode so important?
Because deep down the main reason many of you won’t start a business is because you’re scared of rejection. You’re scared that you can’t compete with people that are bigger than you, more successful, more experienced than you, etc. But I’m going to show you that none of that really matters once you understand your true value in the marketplace.
Episode Highlights

  • Figuring out your true value often comes from redefining your “weaknesses'' as strengths. Example: Don’t think of yourself as “inexperienced”. Instead, you can say that you “approach every job from a fresh perspective, in order to create solutions that are uniquely customized to your client’s needs”.
  • You can also find a competitive edge simply by identifying common complaints customers generally have when doing business with someone else.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget to grab your copy of the No B.S. Start-Up Checklist + Guidebook at https://www.chrisellis.tv/checklist
As a good friend said in this episode I’m “Crazy for giving it out for free. It’s good”. LOL.
Also, please share this link with friends, family, coworkers, social media timeline, etc.
Help me with my mission is to make entrepreneurship a basic life skill by helping distribute this simple 7-step checklist far and wide!!!
Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - Quitting is NOT the same as FAILING - Episode 8
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08/16/22 • 55 min

I recently closed the doors on a business I co-founded. Why am I not sad? ‘Cause now we’re more successful than ever!!!! Today, my business partner (Dr. Sarah Ellis) and I, tell you all the gory details about what made us “quit”... and why that was “a boss ass move”.
Today’s episode is...
Quitting is NOT the same as FAILING

What happens in this episode?
I interview Dr. Sarah Ellis about the rise and “fall” of Ellis Family Wellness, a health consultation business we co-founded. We decided to close our doors after realizing that the services we provided weren’t truly aligned with our passion (i.e. educating people on how they can live their best lives).
Why is this episode so important?
There are a lot of people right now that are keeping themselves stuck in a place because it “makes sense” instead of following their true passion. And today, I want you to have a first hand look at what life can be when you choose passion / purpose over what makes sense.
Episode Highlights

  • Brick-and-mortar businesses can easily create more problems than they solve.
  • Your qualifications don’t equal your real value.
  • Quitting is never a failure when it re-aligns you with activities that are most important to you.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Did you know you can work with a world class business start-up coach for just $20?
It’s true when you book my signature...
BRAINSTORM-2-BREAKTHRU COACHING

“Brainstorm-2-Breakthru” is a 20 minute 1-on-1 session where you’ll tell me:

  1. Your business idea.
  2. What seems to be stopping you from getting started now.

Then I use my years of experience and business coachy brain to come up with solutions for you on the spot.
My mission is to literally make sure you have a breakthrough on this call in 20 minutes or less.
And it only costs a whopping $20 to book.

Pretty sweet deal, right?
Click or go to https://www.chrisellis.tv/coaching and book your breakthrough session today.
Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - Interview with a Success Story - Alonia Taylor - Episode 5
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07/26/22 • 53 min

In this episode, I interview a client Alonia Taylor. She’s a dreamer with a day job. We talk about how I helped her finally take the necessary steps to becoming a professional writer.
Today’s episode is...
“Interview with a Success Story - Alonia Taylor”

Or
From “Fantasy” to Reality in 25 Days!
What happens in this episode?
I have my first interview on the podcast with a client and aspiring writer Alonia Taylor. We talk about how she went from being too afraid to even call herself a writer, to having a fantasy novel and a marketing strategy fleshed out in less than a month.
I drop a lot of gems about how aspiring artists can make tons of cash from what they do. If you’re an aspiring artist of any kind, you definitely don’t want to miss this one.
Why is this episode so important?
Alonia is a regular grown ass person, with a day job and a burning passion to do more with her life. She was stuck in the muck of her everyday grind, probably just like you. My hope is that by seeing what’s possible for her, you’ll be inspired to finally say, “YES!” to your dream.
This episode shows the power of actually working with a professional business coach. You’ll see in this episode that my aptitude for “getting shit done” gave Alonia a set of solutions she never even knew were available.
Episode Highlights

  • Trying to launch a “practical business” is a recipe for disaster. It’s smarter to go after impractical dreams than boring, seemingly attainable ones.
  • “Starving artists” are just people who only have one revenue stream for their business.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Don’t forget about the “312 challenge”!
Like I said in this episode, I’m giving every listener the same opportunity as Alonia got when we first met.
Meaning, I’ll let you pick my brain about whatever business idea you have -- FOR FREE
Just text / call me at 312-521-0509
Introduce yourself and say, “Hey, I got this big idea. I want to get off the ground. Can we talk about it”
I am going to give you a link to a FREE 20-minute mini-coaching session and I’ll talk with you all about your idea.
Don’t be shy. You’re one text away from a breakthrough!

Thanks for listening to Boss Talk and I’ll see you next episode.
P.S. Please remember to share this episode with a friend. I really appreciate you.

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Boss Talk with Chris Ellis - UNLEASH YOUR INNER-BOSS! - Episode 01

UNLEASH YOUR INNER-BOSS! - Episode 01

Boss Talk with Chris Ellis

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08/28/21 • 20 min

IMPORTANT NOTE!

I rebooted my services a few episodes after launching this podcast. If you, like to see the TRUE first episode of this podcast, please check out episode 4...
"How to Create ANY business in 3 Simple Steps"

Click or go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/1843386/10870171-how-to-create-any-business-in-3-simple-steps-episode-4

Thanks for listening.
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Welcome to the first episode of “Boss Talk with Chris Ellis”, where I show you how to avoid THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES amateurs make when trying to become entrepreneurs.

As a reminder, this is a show for business-curious people that have an idea they’ve been meaning to pursue but they think they don’t have enough money, time, expertise or training.

Today’s episode is...

“UNLEASH YOUR INNER BOSS!”

What is this episode about?

I’ll show you my tried and true method of tackling the self doubt that’s holding you back from pursuing your million dollar idea, by introducing you to your “inner-boss”

Why is this episode so important?

I unveil a world class master-tool you can use to start building your business immediately — ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Episode Highlights

  • We get honest about the REAL reason you’re not following through on your million dollar dream.
  • We shatter the dangerous myth that “You have to BECOME MORE before you’re finally ready to DO MORE”.
  • I prove that even complete amateurs have a secret weapon to successfully launching a business.
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How many episodes does Boss Talk with Chris Ellis have?

Boss Talk with Chris Ellis currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Boss Talk with Chris Ellis cover?

The podcast is about Gary Vee, Success, Motivation, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Self-Help, Money, Life Coach, Podcasts, Small Business, Business and Confidence.

What is the most popular episode on Boss Talk with Chris Ellis?

The episode title '“What if You’re a Small Fish in a Big Pond? (Competition 101)” - Episode 9' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Boss Talk with Chris Ellis?

The average episode length on Boss Talk with Chris Ellis is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Boss Talk with Chris Ellis released?

Episodes of Boss Talk with Chris Ellis are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of Boss Talk with Chris Ellis?

The first episode of Boss Talk with Chris Ellis was released on Aug 28, 2021.

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