130. [Part 1] Mind Blowing New Perspective on Niching Down, Being Multi-Passionate & Effortless Sales

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000539605087   Summary If resting isn't something that comes easy to you, it might be time to redefine what rest actually means. There are many types of rest, from exercising and socializing to shifting your values and doing things you enjoy outside of work. And of course, there's sleep! In this Mini Moment we are digging into the different types of rest to help you see how rest can actually be productive for you and your business.   Our Favorite Quotes "I did not value rest. I didn't see it as a money-making activity.... No matter how many times people told me that rest was important and that it would help me do better in my business - because I didn't value it, I never chose it."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

I never thought I'd be saying this, but I am taking a sabbatical! And in this episode, I'm sharing all the behind-the-scene details of that decision and the logistics to make it happen. I'm getting into everything from why I need an extended break to what the goals of time away are for me, and a sneak peek of what is to come when I return (hint, things are going to be A LOT different). This sabbatical will definitely be a leraning experience for me, and I'm happy to share the journey with you all in case it is something you may consider now or in the future!   In this episode, we cover… The lack of resources out there for taking a sabbatical as an entrepreneur Mindset shifts needed when you decide to take a break 5 steps to consider logistics in extended time away from the business A preview of what will be changing for the business upon my return The role of life and mental health in my decision to take a sabbatical now   Quotes "I've really had to kind of figure this out on my own, and if I'm being 100 percent honest, I'm taking an experimental approach here, which, yes, if you're wondering, is fucking terrifying"   "If you make it happen, it is a very rare, intentional, and undivided time to have for yourself. To have no other responsibilities, to reflect, to focus on whatever it is that you are needing to focus on."   "You're a human being before you're a CEO... Remember this isn't a game. This isn't an Instagram feed. This is also your literal life. You are the only one that has to wake up every day. And so you better make sure you're fucking happy. You better make sure you fucking like yourself and what you're doing. And that you're living life."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000594558947   Summary Want to put yourself out there and get more visible? This Mini Moment with PR expert Lisa Simone Richards will help you do just that. Lisa is sharing the ABCs of visibility, explaining that you'll need to be clear on whether your purpose of pursuing PR opportunities is to gain awareness, buzz, or credibility. Plus, she spills the tea on how you can get featured by being timely and newsworthy.   Our Favorite Quotes "It comes down to are you looking to build awareness, buzz, or credibility?"   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

Have you ever considered writing a book to help you stand out as an authority in your industry? You are not alone! This week, I'm joined by best selling author of the book "On Good Authority" to discuss all things writing, publishing, and authority-building. Anna is sharing the industry secrets behind publishing a book that will truly increase your credibility and help you stand out as an expert in what you do.    Anna David is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books and the founder and CEO of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing. She’s been published in the New York Times, Time, LA Times, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Vice, Cosmo, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Salon, among many others, written about in Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure and Women’s Health and has appeared repeatedly on Today, The Talk, Good Morning America and numerous other programs. A featured speaker at three different TedX events and the book critic for KATU TV/Portland, Anna hosts the On Good Authority podcast, which has featured interviews with authors such as Robert Greene and Chris Voss. Her first book, Party Girl, is in development as a film tentatively scheduled to be shot in 2023. She lives in Hollywood, California with her boyfriend, filmmaker Jim Agnew, their newborn son Benjamin and their cranky-looking cat Bernie. In this episode, we cover… Why building authority with a book is a better goal than making a lot of money directly The importance of choosing a book topic that is right for you and your audience The realities of traditional publishing (and why it's not always a viable path) How a published book can help sell your services Why you should consider working with a professional writer Strategies to launch your book and keep it selling   Quotes "I ended up realizing that though my books made me almost no money, even the one that was the New York Times bestseller, they gave me great authority." "Without organization, without knowledge of how it's done, people can just write themselves into a hole and they'll have a thousand pages that don't make sense or they'll have gone off in this direction or that direction. Book writing is one of these bizarre things because we've all read books and so people and everyone can talk and so they think, well, I'm a really good talker so I would be able to do this and it's just an entirely different skill"   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: Anna's Website Anna's Instagram Anna's LinkedIn Anna's Book Launch Blueprint

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000611264732   Summary Having knowledge is one thing - actually taking action on that knowledge is a whole other thing, and what's actually going to move you foward. Often times, we conflate knowledge with action, which leads to us ignoring what we already know and continuously searching for "the answer," even thought what we really need is to take action. In this mini moment I'll help you see how you might be holding yourself back by seeking knowledge instead of taking action, and how it all comes down to your decisions.   Our Favorite Quotes "Too often we end up rolling our eyes at certian things simply because we know them or have heard them before, and thus we almost discredit them and keep searching for the answer elsewhere. We're conflating knowledge with action."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you shaing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000622229674   Summary If you're anything like me, there's a good chance you've pushed through when it might have been a better choice to take some time off. In this mini moment, I'm shining a light on the reality that even if it might not feel like it, you have a lot more control than you think and taking time off when needed is almost always an option. All you have to do is decide. Most of us didn't leave corporate to be stuck with the same expectations that you can't take any time off even when you genuinely need it, so give yourself the permission to take time off when you need it - and if you don't, know it is a choice!   Our Favorite Quotes "You have more control than you think."   "When push comes to shove, you're capable of more than you think, and there are always more options than you think there are."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

Sign up to listen to the private podcast series here: https://laptoplifestyleco.com/business-remodel-blueprint   There's no new episode of Made for More this week, but instead I'm releasing a 3-part secret podcast series, Business Remodel Blueprint, that will help you reimagine your vision, refocus your efforts, & remodel your business to be aligned, profitable and sustainable.   If you've got your sights set on scaling or remodeling your business in 2024, join The Gameplan, my signature scaling program, which opens for enrollment on November 14!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000617507559   Summary When it comes to scaling it's important to understand how your business works to make the best decisions your your unique goals. In this mini moment, I'm breaking down the distinction between growing versus scaling in your business, and why understanding what you actually want matters. We're also looking at your business as a machine, and getting into how each piece of your business is interconnected. You'll also learn why small decisions become more and more impactful as your business expands.   Our Favorite Quotes "I want you to start to think about and focus on building a business machine, and understanding how the parts of your business area all connected and understanding how to course correct to set you up for anything."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you shaing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: Instagram Post The Gameplan

Feeling like what you're currently doing is no longer working for you and desiring something completely different? I have good news for you - you don't have to burn it all to the ground to achieve the kind of change you want in your business. In this episode, we are talking about how the same framework that can help you scale your business can also serve as a point of reflection to completely shake things up and transform your business into something that is aligned, profitable, and sustainable.   In this episode, we cover… Why methods of scaling your business can also help you change things up The difference between wanting "more" and wanting "different" Determining if your business is aligned, profitable, and sustainable The 3 steps to assessing your business The importance of asking yourself "why?" Examples of how you can get creative in how you run your business   Quotes "Most people don't just want more. They want different. So don't conflate more with different."   "I find a lot of people don't actually know what they want, and that's why you're so lost. That's why things aren't working. Because you are unwilling to slow down for a hot second and are stuck in this desperation loop of more money, more money, more money."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: The Gameplan Business Remodel Blueprint private podcast

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000565336007   Summary Find yourself feeling stuck more than you'd like to? If so, there are quite a few reasons this might be happening. In this mini moment, I'm explaining why so many entrepreneurs end up feeling stuck. From your desires being bigger than you can handle to being disconnected from yourself, understanding why you are feeling stuck can help you evaluate what to do next to get things moving the way you want!   Our Favorite Quotes "Your business grows to the level of the problems you can handle. You're feeling stuck because you want all these things to grow and to happen. But either you or your business are not set up or prepared for that growth."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you shaing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel