Every time I turn around, someone is talking about making money in their sleep, or how they're making a gazillion dollars doing what they love. Guess what? That is a real thing! I know it may sound like BS to some, but it really happens. If it's not happening for you and you want it to, you're in the right place. Some of what you'll come away with from this episode:-3 key strategies to monetize something you really enjoy online-What topic is super hot right now, that you can create an online show around and clean up-How you can niche down to have a bigger impact-The common thread needed to make all the above work-An of course you know there's more!Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistTo find out more about how we can help you with anything discussed in this episode, email info@swagstrategy.com or DM Rachel on InstagramTo get your FREE Brand 2 Profit Bundle, visit www.bit.ly/brand2profit or text swag-btp to 77948

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Get Out the Way of Making Money Online: 3 Ways to Monetize Something You Love

There are reasons three banks can survive all next to each other. There is a reason there are SEVERAL cold medicines and pain relievers in the store. And although there is no guarantee, it's not likely Taco Bell, McDonalds's, Chipotle or Subway are going out of business anytime soon - even if they're all next to each other. What you'll hear in this episode:?  Why some of the competition you're concerned about is not even really competition. ? Examples of crowded businesses and why they're essentially commodities.? A key way to stand out that doesn't require money or jumping through any hoops. This is something most business owners/leaders often overlook.? What the Pivot to Profit Targeting & Niche Formula is and why it can be a game charger for service-driven women entrepreneurs, experts, and subjectmatter experts.? And more!  Follow PGOYOW Podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast. Make sure you stay connected, get alerted when there are new episodes and get a FREE Get Out Your Own Way audio training, by texting 'podcast' to 1-888-817-7924.Mentioned in this episode:Find out more about the Pivot to Profit Targeting and Niche Formula at www.bit.ly/targetandnichenowBook your Brand 2 Profit Session at www.swagstrategy.com/contact  Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistWe appreciate feedback. If you enjoy and find value in the podcast, write a review on Apple Podcasts and/or on our Facebook page @pgoyowpodcast  

Get Out the Way of Standing Out - How to Stand Out In a Crowded Market

Unless you've been under a rock, or two, you've heard about what's happened at the Tokyo Olympics with superstar gymnast Simone Biles. YOU'VE probably been talking about. Well we're talking about it too! But as you've come to expect from the PGOYOW Podcast, Rachel is putting her own spin on it and exploring a narrative that promises to be thought-provoking. What you'll hear in this episode:?  Other than her incredible talent, what makes Simone Biles unique on this year's Olympic gymnast team, which is also a burden? Three key things Rachel believes SB did well and that entrepreneurs, experts, and game changers can learn from? What's absolutely critical and needs to happen when you "fail" for you to recover? One thing many of the critics have been saying that turned out to be totally untrue? And more!  Follow PGOYOW Podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast. Make sure you stay connected, get alerted when there are new episodes and get a FREE Get Out Your Own Way audio training, by texting 'podcast' to 1-888-817-7924.Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistWe appreciate feedback. If you enjoy and find value in the podcast, write a review on Apple Podcasts and/or on Facebook @pgoyowpodcast 

Get Out the Way of Being a Super Star: Simone Biles' Tokyo Olympics Legacy

Angie Cibis is a freelance graphic designer with over 15 years of experience with clients of all sizes across a number of industries and non-profit causes. She has a BA in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago and a MA in Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. Angie's client feedback frequently mentions her reliability, efficiency and being easy to work with - descriptions not always associated with creatives. She works on a wide variety of digital and print projects, always prioritizing partnerships that are streamlined, positive and pragmatic. Angie lives with her husband and rescue dog Biscuit (gotta love that name) in Los Angeles. They enjoy being active in the community and tasting all the delicious things the city has to offer.What you'll hear in this episode:?  What it was like to go from employee to freelancer to trusted advisor? How she and her clients navigated the disruption of the pandemic? What a client said about her in a testimonial that made me say "WOW!"? How she addresses branding with her clients as well as positions herself as a strategic partner? What she believes is on the horizon in graphic design, including the role technology plays Connect with Angie on her website www.angiecibis.com On Instagram @ angiecibisdesign  and on LinkedIn under Angie Cibis Follow PGOYOW Podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistTo find out more about Brand Breakthrough with LinkedIn, email info@swagstrategy.com or connect with Rachel on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandstrategyexpert    

Get Out the Way of Being Both Creative and Strategic with Angie Cibis

Kierra has a strong passion for helping AirBnB hosts become the go-to host for travelers coming into their cities.Kierra became a Superhost within the first month and a half being on the AirBnB platform. As a Superhost, she understands what it takes to provide a welcoming experience to travelers and how to receive 5-star reviews every single time.Her methods and frameworks help new, intermediate, and experienced hosts become known as the go-to BnBs in their city through strategic planning, identification of ideal guests, and social proof (aka, 5-stars across the board). What you'll hear in this episode:What got Kierra into hosting and pushed her to move forward - quickly.What is rental arbitrage and how it can be a game changer for those running an Airbnb businessHow Kierra and her clients made more money with hosting, even during a pandemicThe city  she would most like to find herself magically transported toWhat she wishes she would've known as a host in the beginningAnd of course more!Connect with Kierra on Instagram and Clubhouse @coachforthehostFollow PGOYOW Podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistGet access to the Strategic Hustle Digital Playbook FREE at www.swagstrategy.com/hustlestrategy 

Get Out the Way of Running a Successful Airbnb Business with Kierra Castleberry

An accomplished business executive, teacher and inspirational speaker, Keenya Kelly found her voice by writing & speaking about understanding your God-given purpose and living up to your fullest potential. She captures her audiences by conveying powerful lessons of overcoming fear, self-doubt, & divorce, as well as creating successful six-figure businesses utilizing her gifts and corporate background.Keenya is the CEO of If You brand It, a branding and consulting firm in Redding, CA where she strategically helps business owners go from the formulation stage of a Business to developing million dollar brands. During the pandemic, Keenya decided to learn about the Tiktok platform as a way to market her business. In just 11 short months Keenya has grown her account to over 400K followers and has helped clients reach over 500K in as little as six months. 

Get Out the Way of Trends, TikTok and Hearing God with Keenya Kelly

I'm talking to powerhouse CEO and founder of Bombshell Movement Studio, Leslie Lyons. About Leslie:Leslie is host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales From the CEO Podcast, a sales and leadership coach for female entrepreneurs. With a background in corporate sales, youth ministry (yes - she's a Christian and the owner of a pole studio!) and as a leader for studio owners throughout the US, Leslie has spent her life pouring into women emotionally and spiritually. Now, more than ever, her dedication to helping entrepreneurial women  lead with their heart and head is the exact type of leadership we need.What you'll  come away with in this episode:Leslie is an Enneagram expert.  How she uses the Enneagram personality assessment to help her clients as well as make deeper connections? How this ministry leader in a mega church pivoted from corporate sales to running her own pole dancing studio and coaching other women to run theirs (a story shared on this podcast for the first time)?The connection Leslie makes between amplifying your voice and selling.The most important pivot her clients  made in 2020 that helped their businesses not only survive but thrive, despite the pandemic.How you set yourself, your brand, your product or service apart - even in a crowded market?And of course more!Mentioned in this episode:Get your FREE Pivot to Profit video training at www.bit.ly/pivot2profitnow Take Leslie's selling quiz on her website at www.lesliedlyons.com Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedlyons Keep up with the Project Get Out Your Own Way Podcast (which includes some laugh-out-loud, make-you-think content) on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast  If you're not already doing so, we invite you to subscribe, review and share. Sharing a post or story on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn AND tagging Rachel W. Thibodeaux or the podcast will enter you into a contest to win a prize (such as Amazon gift card, Target gift card, signed copy of Rachel's book Brand Sell Profit, a FREE Instagram or LinkedIn audit). 

Get Out the Way of More Sales on Your Own Terms - Spirituality, Sexuality and Sales with Leslie Lyons

What you'll hear in this actionable episode:A key shift Marc believes needs to happen in the marketing space that's related to spirituality. What was Marc talking about when he told a friend, "it's too deep for church."The role the military played in making one of his first pivots.How to get past worrying about what other people think and focus on what's really important. His creative ways of avoided unwanted attention when out in public. Introverts take note!A major problem he sees with would-be leaders.And more!Mentioned in this episode:If 2020 taught us anything, it was the importance of business owners, marketers and other leaders being able to shift (fairly quickly) from panic to making a pivot. This is needed in 2021 and beyond! Whether it is your product/service, marketing or business model, the way you pivot can make all the difference in the world. Get your FREE video training from the virtual Pivot to Profit Action Plan. Grab it at www.bit.ly/pivot2profitnow Connect with Marc on Instagram @marc.coleyText TMCBA to 31996 to get updates as well as get access to the 7 AM (EST) Accountability Call Marc hosts every Monday. Follow us on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistVisit www.swagstrategy.com to learn more about SWAG Strategy Solutions.

Get Out the Way of Mixing Business with Spirituality with Marc Coley

What you'll  learn from this actionable episode:How a pivot that was made several years before COVID positioned Michele to retire at age 43.The unique way that she was able to maximize networking, even as an introvert.How women, in particular, tend to get in their own way in business.What small business owners need to pay attention to in their businesses.The importance of getting more visibilityAnd more!Mentioned in this episode:Grab your FREE video training from the virtual Pivot to Profit Action Plan at www.bit.ly/pivot2profitnowIf 2020 taught us anything, it was the importance of business owners, marketers and other leaders being able to shift (fairly quickly) from panic to pivot. This will be needed in 2021 as well. From your product/service, to your marketing, to your business model, the way you pivot can make all the difference in the world. Get this training!Michele's website: www.decisiveminds.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategist as well as on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandstrategyexpert  Subscribe, rate and review, especially on Apple! Much appreciated good people!

Get Out the Way of Your Next Best Pivot with Michele Mere

What you'll  learn from this actionable episode:What redeeming quality 2020 had (although still REALLY glad to see it leave)Messaging you want to avoid if you want to attract clients who are willing and able to pay you what you deserveWhat you need to challenge/resist in your content to be a unicornWhy your content strategy and content marketing goes beyond onlineA few specific content strategies for realtorsOne thing you MUST do from a content perspective, to be effective on TwitterAnd more...Mentioned in this episode:Grab your FREE video training from the virtual Pivot to Profit Action Plan at www.bit.ly/pivot2profitnowIf 2020 taught us anything, it was the importance of business owners, marketers and other leaders being able to shift (fairly quickly) from panic to pivot. This will be needed in 2021 as well. From your product/service, to your marketing, to your business model, the way you pivot can make all the difference in the world. Get this training!Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategist as well as on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandstrategyexpert Subscribe, rate and review, especially on Apple! Much appreciated good people!

Get Out the Way of Amazing Content That Converts - Part of the Unicorn Series

Quote and tweetable from this episode:"...learning how to cheer for myself." - guest, Nancy SabinoWhat you'll take away from this episode:-Why Nancy is considered a unicorn of her industry.-How this self-taught IT expert has grown her business over the last four years and continuing to do so, despite COVID, dealing with anxiety, and being a busy mom.-Why Nancy and her co-founder know something about operating in a crisis-Which business acceleration program played a critical role in her making a major pivot, stepping up her game and taking her business (and confidence) to another level-And you know it...there's more!Grab your weekly spot for the Strategic Hustle Playbook, a FREE, online resource you definitely want if you're tired of just hustling. If you want to hustle more strategically, then go to www.swagstrategy.com/hustlestrategyLet's connect!Follow Nancy on Instagram @nancysabinosctVisit her site at www.nancysabino.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistFollow Rachel on Twitter @swagstrategistConnect with Rachel on LinkedInEntrepreneurs, experts, and brand builders join the private group, Brand Sell Profit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/brandsellprofit Find out more about SWAG Strategy Solutions at www.swagstrategy.com If you enjoy this episode (or any episode), remember to subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 

Get Out the Way of Being a Unicorn with Nancy Sabino

Quote and tweetable from this episode:"I had to have a come to Jesus and a come to Rachel meeting."What you'll take away from this episode:-Why the biggest excuse most people have for not doing something important is crap.-Don't be feeling- or passion-driven. Instead, I share what does need to  drive your actions.-A number of people, particularly coaches and personal development gurus, say you just need to make a decision to move forward. Find out why just deciding is often not enough and what other step is necessary.-What's important is not always  sexy or exciting.  -What needs to happen to make a lasting impact-And moreGet your Brand 2 Profit Bundle absolutely FREE at www.bit.ly/brand2profit or by texting SWAG-B2P to 77948.Connect with us:Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistFollow Rachel on Twitter @swagstrategistConnect with Rachel on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandstrategyexpertEntrepreneurs, experts, and brand builders join the private group, Brand Sell Profit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/brandsellprofit Find out more about SWAG Strategy Solutions at www.swagstrategy.com 

Get Out the Way of Taking Action NOW - Why You Don't Have to Feel It to Do It

Some of what you'll take away from this episode:A trait the character "Papa" has that tends to be taken for granted but is very powerful.Something important about your clients you may be missing that can be costlyWhy curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. Sometimes it makes for an amazing breakthrough and a needed pivotWhat Papa says when he's asked by a friend how he "knows all this stuff" - that business owners and marketers should COMMIT toAnd moreMentioned in this episode:-Don't miss getting the Strategic Hustle Playbook, your online weekly playbook to stop hustling hard and start hustling strategically. You will find business tips, out-the-box marketing hacks, innovative, dope people making major moves, and ways to do more with less. Sign up FREE at www.swagstrategy.com/hustlestrategy  or text SWAG-SHP to 77948-Screenwriter, actress and executive producer Lena Waithe-Showtime's hit series, The Chi (set to return for season 4)Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast  Follow Rachel W. Thibodeaux on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategist  Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandstrategyexpert Remember to subscribe, rate and review. Don't keep this all to yourself. Tell someone about Project Get Out Your Own Way Podcast. 

Get Out the Way of Your Inner Papa: Lessons From Papa From The Chi in Building a Successful Business

Some of what you'll come away with from this episode:-A different take on this particular scripture in Isaiah and how getting this can be a game changer.-What you can do about being great at starting things but sucking at finishing.-The further step we need to take in  having a "come to Jesus meeting."-An of course you know there's more!Follow the podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcastFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.theswagstrategistTag the podcast and/or Rachel on Instagram with a pic of you listening or a screenshot of the podcast cover image. You just may win a prize (a good prize like an Amazon gift card not like underwear or socks)Grab your FREE audio from the Project Get Out Your Own Way Series by texting SWAG-GETOUT to 77948. If you're outside the U.S. click the link in the bio of the @getoutthewaypodcast page on Instagram to receive via email.Find out more about Rachel, SWAG Strategy Solutions and how we work with growing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs, service providers and experts. 

Get Out the Way of Your New Thing (Your Divine New Thing)

In addition to the coding work she does with kids, ShaRell also runs a financial literacy and financial management business. We talk about how these ventures came about organically and what kind of impact they're bringing about. Some of what you'll take away with from this episode:-How ShaRell being adopted and encountering challenging times as a child prepared her for the very important work she does now.-What the concept, "on fire to inspire" means and why it's a guiding force in ShaRell's life.-What we can learn from farmers burning their own crops.-Her interesting take on her students as well as others, particularly people of color, being consumers more than... (tune in to find out)-The profound question ShaRell asks of parents related to how they manage money that stopped me in my tracks. Connect with ShaRell on Twitter @sharell_martin and on Facebook under Sha'Rell WebbFollow Project Get Out Your Own Way Podcast on Instagram @getoutthewaypodcast Stop just hustling hard or hustling backwards, and decide to hustle strategically. Get the Strategic Hustle Playbook each week FREE by going to www.swagstrategy.com/hustlestrategy or by texting SWAG-SHP to 77948

Get Out the Way of Providing a Needed Solution with ShaRell Webb

You ain't ready for this podcast! Ok I know that's not grammatically correct, but I gotta get your attention. There are plenty of obstacles to get in our way. Don't let any of those obstacles be YOU. For visionary women + entrepreneurs and influencers ready to get over themselves and WIN! In particular let's get out the way of your mission and your money!

Get Out the Way of Making Money Online: 3 Ways to Monetize S...