Kate's Take

What do we do when things don't happen as planned? We pivot. We stay flexible. We correct course. Because you can plan, prepare, try and predict all you want, but when it comes down to it, you’ll never know until you JUST START - and we're never going to get where we want to be unless we keep on going. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode102 Your Roadmap to creating your own online business awaits: TheFirePath.com Text the word: FIREPATH to 33444 to grab your free 6-day roadmap course today!

Darren has been blogging since 2002 and you can find his genius in two places: Problogger and Digital Photography School. Darren also recently launched the Problogger podcast, which starts out with 31 days to building a better blog. All of his content can be found in one convenient place: Problogger.com, and you can find him on Twitter @Problogger. In this episode Darren and I chat about the 3 Areas every blogger should focus on when starting out, including detailed examples for how to tackle each area. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode101 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Want a single guide that lays out the step-by-step of an entrepreneur's journey? This is it. Because after trying and failing and trying and failing, I know it's so much easier to have a guide than it is to make things up, or try 10 things before you find the one that works. This is why I wrote and published my first book, The Fire Path: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Online Business: because I've failed at entrepreneurship before, and I have a lot of lessons learned that I know can help others on their own journey. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode100 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Do you ever feel like you've finally got a process down for maintaining the day to day in your business, but you're still struggling to find time for creativity? I strongly believe there is no excuse for this. You may not be able to be creative on demand, but a lack of creativity should never be due to a lack of time. In this episode I share 3 Tips that will help ensure you never run out of time for creativity - no matter how hectic or crazy your day to day is. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode99 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

We love sharing roundup posts that include powerful tips and resources that have been shared right here on EntrepreneurOnFire: the best advice from today's most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs. Of course, reading an entire book takes time, and so when we do a roundup of 15 of the top business books recommended by today's top entrepreneurs, we know it might be a while before you're able to get through that list. That's why I'm switching it up today and instead sharing a list of business books that you probably haven't heard of yet and that you can read in 15 minutes or less - plus, I'm going to share 3 of my own favorite business books that I'm absolutely obsessed with right now. Check out the post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode98 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

But I don't have experience doing anything, and I'm definitely not an expert... Believe it or not, I hear this from A LOT of people, and every single time I do, I think back to when I was in Corporate America, saying something quite similar to myself: There's no way I could start my own business - I don't have experience or expertise in doing anything extraordinary - what would my business even "be about"? In this episode I talk about what finding your experience and expertise actually looks like through sharing a story of how I found out about something I have experience doing (and also how I leverage it to help us grow our business here at EntrepreneurOnFire). Show notes: http://eofire.com/episode97 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

When our team is investing time in something that isn't adding value to the community, then we know it's either time to move on or pivot. In this episode I talk about a major lesson learned from managing Podcasters' Paradise: Just because your community or members tell you they want something doesn't necessarily mean they are going to leverage and utilize it. YOU have to be the judge of whether or not a specific project or program is worth the time you or your team are investing in it. Post can be found at: http://eofire.com/episode96 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take  

Have you ever noticed there are some tasks you work on daily, weekly - maybe even monthly - that you get ready to do and you just know you shouldn't be working on them? In this episode I talk about what it looks and feels like to let go of control, and the 3 steps you can take today in order to let go and start hiring your team. Post can be found at http://eofire.com/episode95 Other posts / resources mentioned in this episode:  http://eofire.com/episode31 http://eofire.com/episode32 http://eofire.com/episode33

When you surround yourself with like-minded people and are able to go to them to talk through your struggles and fears, chances are they’ll be able to help you take the next step – because they understand what it is you’re going through. This is the power of conversation. In this episode I talk about the benefits of building relationships and networking with like-minded people, and how to find a mastermind to join so you have consistent support on your entrepreneurial journey. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode94 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Extended version: In the last episode I chatted about the importance of implementing systems and processed in your business, because that is the only way you're going to be able to create freedom in your business and scale.  Trouble is, a lot of entrepreneurs are BEST at coming up with big ideas and the whole vision side of things, but not so much when it comes to the organization, detail-oriented, behind-the-scenes type of stuff. In this episode I share the Top 3 Systems and processes in our business that help create our freedom.

Once you have a strong foundation built for your business and you're ready to grow and scale, it's integral to put systems and processes in place that can help.  Trouble is, a lot of entrepreneurs are BEST at coming up with big ideas and the whole vision side of things, but not so much when it comes to the organization, detail-oriented, behind-the-scenes type of stuff. In this episode I share the Top 3 Systems and processes in our business that help create our freedom. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode93 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Have you ever stopped, taken a step back, and realized you need a reset? That was me a few weeks ago. I could feel myself becoming robotic in my business, which is the absolute last thing I want to be. In this episode I talk about my reset, including the realizations and lessons learned I gained from it. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode92 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Sometimes setting yourself up for success means taking the time to organize and put systems or processes in place - even when it feels like that's going to take SO much longer than just doing whatever it is you're up against one more time. In this episode I share 5 Things you can do today to help you increase productivity, educate yourself and reduce stress. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode91 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

If your typical day includes trying to tackle a list of 15 plus to-do's, and you oftentimes find yourself working on 2 or more of these things at the same time, then I think we can both agree this system doesn’t work. Working on multiple things simultaneously just to check them off your list isn't productive at all. At least not in terms of creating meaningful content that actually serves a purpose. In this episode I share the 3 questions I ask myself every time I start working on a task or project to ensure it's going to make an impact for my audience and contribute to the growth of my business. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode90 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Feeling like you could use a break, or thinking about decreasing the frequency of your content? Wondering what will happen as a results is a valid concern, because if not handled properly, you very well might lose your audience by changing things up unannounced. In this episode, I talk about what you can do if you're thinking about switching up your format, or taking a break from your publishing schedule for any reason. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode89 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

We all want to accomplish big things; trouble is, it always seems like we have little time available. In this episode I share the exact formula I use to successfully accomplish big things with little time. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode88 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

Being unique in the online business space is one of the easiest - and the toughest - things we'll ever do. Easy because as humans, we're all unique. Tough because as humans, we tend to mimic what's already been proven. What are you doing in order to stand out, above the noise instead of amongst it? Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode87 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

A content calendar is a great tool to help you track your topics, keep tabs on your content assets, evaluate your content's performance, and leverage event-based marketing opportunities. In this episode I talk about how to create a content calendar, along with my top recommendations for leveraging your content calendar to the fullest! Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode86 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

There’s a lot that goes into an event, regardless of whether you’re planning it, attending it, or speaking at it. Investing both time and money, preparing to be out of your normal routine, booking travel, committing to being in the moment and all in, rearranging your schedule… But I'm here to share my major takeaways and experience from Tropical Think Tank 2015, because it was well worth every investment made. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode85 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take

The number 1 thing that holds people back when they're just getting started out on their entrepreneurial journey: fear. The  number 2 thing: overwhelm and not knowing what steps to take next. The number 3 thing: doing the work. In this episode I talk about the Top 5 Struggles entrepreneurs face that can be accomplished through doing the work. Post that accompanies this episode: http://eofire.com/episode84 Leave a Rating & Review for Kate's Take