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It's now clearer than ever that MOST people want to quit their jobs. In fact, it's projected that by 2035, HALF of the US workforce will be freelancers. Now the question is: how are those people going to transition out of their 9 to 5's and secondly how long should it take? In this episode Jill interviews James Wedmore about this very topic and he breaks down a process for replacing your income in 180 days or less. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/quit-your-job

Let's be honest. Being in business is much scarier than having a job. Knowing that you have nothing to fall back on takes courage and commitment. It also takes a deep understanding of yourself. Knowing the reasons why you might be holding yourself back, can go a long way to helping you remove those self-inflicted roadblocks. That way you can take more action and soar to new heights! In this episode, we're discussing the 2 biggest fears that hold most people back in their lives and business.

In celebration of #NationalAllOrNothingDay we're getting a little cheeky! We're explaining why playing it safe in your business could be more dangerous than you think. It's true. In fact, it's the number 1 reason why most businesses fail AFTER they achieve initial success. Listen in as we explain why playing it safe isn't actually "safe" and what you should do instead.

In celebration of our #ThinkLikeAMillionaire Challenge (screwtheninetofive.com/challenge) starting tomorrow (July 25-29), we're breaking down 3 important beliefs ALL millionaires have. Before we dive in, I have a question for you: "Do you think your thoughts have something to do with your reality?" For most people the answer is a resounding YES! If you believe your thoughts have somewhat of an impact on your life, then wouldn't that mean if you CHANGE your thoughts, you can change your reality? In this episode, we're breaking down 3 important beliefs millionaires have that you can start installing in your own mind today. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/think-like-a-millionaire

Victim mentality. It's something most people think they don't have, but when you dig deep enough, you find out it's quite the opposite. All victims conduct the exact same 3 behaviors which we're revealing in this episode. Each of which should be avoided at all costs if you want to go on and build a profitable business. Listen in to find out which (if any) of these behaviors you find yourself doing from time to time and how to avoid them.

People. The biggest wildcard when it comes to growing a business. It's also the reason why most business owners fail to scale to the next level. If you truly want to build a business beyond a million dollars in annual revenue, you have to master the task of managing people. In this episode, we're answering a question from Kat Jarmin who asks, "Do you have any tips for when it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with team members?" Listen in as we discuss how we have (and avoid) difficult conversations with members of our team.

Today we're celebrating the upcoming launch of our free "Think Like A Millionaire Challenge" going down July 25-29. Want in? Here's the link to sign up https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/challenge Here's the thing. I can't tell you how many people come up to us and say "if I could just get to 6-figures, I'd be fine". In fact, that exact statement is the reason why they're unable to hit 6-figures in their business. If you've ever caught yourself saying or even thinking like this, this is a must-listen episode for you! By the end, you'll know exactly why you haven't hit 6-figures yet and have the tools you need to finally get there, and get there FAST! Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/get-to-six-figures

In celebration of #GiveSomethingAwayDay, we're discussing a simple way of incorporating charitable donations into your business. Now here's the thing. We believe that business in itself is all about serving. Still, being in a privileged position, it's an amazing thing to be able to share a little of what you earn with others in a less fortunate position. Listen in to find out a simple way to incorporate the act of giving into your life and business, even if you feel like you don't have a lot to give away.

Today we're celebrating #NationalSimplicityDay Why is it that when a business starts, it starts out simple, but then over time, most business owners feel compelled to make it complicated? We've seen this happen in our businesses and in others as well. A business earning more money doesn't get there by being more complicated. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The bigger the business, the more moving parts there are, therefore it HAS to stay simple in order for it to operate. Listen in as we break down the 3 tools we use to share information and communicate with our team, without spending all day glued to a computer screen.

Profit. It's something every. single. freakin'. entrepreneur wants more of, am I right? And yet, so many of us struggle to increase our profit margins without adding more onto our already full plates. Well, today that's about to change because our guest, Sandra Grahame is revealing 3 dead-simple tweaks you can make in your business that will amp up your profits, without having to create new offers, get more customers or add any more tasks to your already full to-do list! If you're all "shut up and tell me how to do this right now!" then stop reading this, start clicking this --> TheScrewShow.com

Ever get frustrated about the idea of "positive thinking". How many times have you caught yourself wanting to punch somebody in the face when they tell you to "have positive thoughts"! No? Just us? In this episode, we reveal an alternative approach to thinking positively. It's called power thinking and the goal is to get your mind to a neutral position. That way, you can start to naturally become a more positive person. Listen in to find out 3 simple steps to incorporating power thinking into your every day life.

We must get this question at least 5 times a week, "what are the books you're reading right now?" Lately we've been focusing heavily on mastering the important subject of wealth. Listen in to find out what books we're reading on wealth and why we keep reading and listening to the same books over and over again.

If you follow us, you'll know that last year we closed down our $300k a year membership site. It was a bold move and we completely shifted our business model to go all in on affiliate marketing. Of course you never know what's going to happen when you make a huge pivot like this. As it stands, right now we're on track to match or even beat last years revenue, however this isn't the important thing. What has made the first half of this year so amazing are the lessons we've learned and the principles we've earned. Listen in to hear the 3 biggest lessons we've learned in the first half of 2019. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/biggest-lessons

Let's face it, shiny objects are a real thing, especially when you're first starting out. The word "pivot" is also used a lot as well! So what's the difference between getting caught up in a shiny object vs pivoting your business for a reason? You'll have to click play to find out more.

Here's the truth: we entrepreneurs have big (and sometimes scary) dreams and goals for our business and life. And yet so many of us get caught up in the "how" thinking we need to take all this BIG sexy action in order to get what we want and it couldn't be further from the truth. *record scratch* I know it sounds crazy! Here's the thing though, big dreams aren't realized through big action. Big dreams are achieved by taking small, consistent, incremental steps that stack upon each other to build unstoppable momentum. But how do you do that? Tune in to find out.

What ACTUALLY happens if you choose the wrong niche? Some people say it doesn't matter that much as long as you're a hard worker, while others suggest making sure you get it right before you start taking action. In this episode, we brought on James Wedmore, founder of Business By Design to talk about how to nail your niche right from the beginning. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/nail-your-niche

Most people don't have a problem with commitment, they have a problem with over-commitment! In this episode, find out why overcommitting could be causing overwhelm. Plus a simple strategy to help you decide what you CAN commit to so that you actually follow through.

We're answering a question from a listener who asks, "I’ve had a business for a year but I’ve realized I don’t like it and I don’t think I want to be an entrepreneur....but I want to work online and have freedom — what would you suggest for someone like me?"

What if the first business you start happens to be the wrong business for you? We see this go down all the time and it's one of the biggest reasons why new entrepreneurs fail. In this episode, Jill chats with Ryan Levesque from ASK Method who is a master at helping people choose the right business model for them. Read full show notes: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/choose-the-right-business

The media keeps telling us the job market is great right now, but is it really? If that were the case, why is it that whenever I talk to an Uber driver they almost always say they have a full time job? Seems a little odd and in this episode, we'll be discussing this and what we believe the future holds when it comes to jobs and side hustles.