Avoid the “Get Rich Quick” Trap (Do This Instead)

Wondering how to bring those big, dreamy, cloud-9 goals to life as an online entrepreneur this year? On this episode, we break down exactly how to plan out your year in 8 simple steps. Stick around to the end where I share exactly what my goals are this year and HOW I'm making million-dollar shifts in my business to make it happen. Then, hop over to our YouTube channel for all the bloopers 😅 https://www.youtube.com/@thenicolenieves Be sure to hit that FOLLOW+ button to stay connected & leave a review if you love what you hear! THE BRAND VIBE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandvibe/ FOLLOW OUR HOST, NICOLE NIEVES: https://www.instagram.com/thenicolenieves/ TODAY'S EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://thebrandvibe.com/planyouryear

Welcome to Season 2! To kickoff, we're getting radically honest in how 2022 really went for us because as online entrepreneurs, it's easy to compare your year to everyone else's highlight reel... But what if you embraced the failure? The lessons learned, the highs, the lows, what went well and what didn't go so hot? Yup, we're going there. This 2022 business retrospective takes a look at some of the biggest changes and challenges I faced this year—and how that's shaped how I'm showing up as a CEO, leader, and digital entrepreneur in 2023.PLUS! I break down the four questions to ask yourself as you reflect on your own year (or any project for that matter!)So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and join me on this recap ☕️P.S. If you're hearing some pretty funny sound effects, it's because we launched our YOUTUBE CHANNEL > @TheNicoleNieves! Catch the video recording of each podcast episode with fun extras each week at https://www.youtube.com/@thenicolenieves

As a personal brand, creator, and entrepreneur, navigating tough times personally while running a business can be a struggle—especially when you're the face of your brand. But what if those moments happened for you, not to you? What if you were able to take the time to heal, while still showing up for your community, growing your brand, and embracing your mess as your message?In this special episode from my heart to yours, I'll dive into 3 critical phases I took to bounce back from hardship, reset my mindset, and take back my power... and share tangible tips you can walk away with to weather any storm.

Ever find yourself instinctively answering, "Fine, thanks..." to the age old question: How are you? Today's guest is the one and only Jenna Kutcher of The Goal Digger Podcast and her new book, "How Are You, Really?" adds an honest perspective on living your truth one answer at a time. In this episode, we talk about how building brands around our lifestyle have helped so many entrepreneurs avoid burnout, how to let your vision guide your future, and of course, book launch secrets that helped her become a New York Times Best Selling Author!You can order a copy of her book HERE.Follow Jenna Kutcher on Instagram and if you loved this episode, please leave a rating + review below!THE BRAND VIBE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandvibe/ TODAY'S EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://thebrandvibe.com/JENNAKUTCHER

On July 1st, 2022, my son was attacked and pinned down by an "off duty" Chicago Police Officer—a Sergeant, to be exact. The allegation? Theft of his son's bike—even though my son had his own orange bike with him.As a mom first, CEO second, who teaches clients to build brands that serve their life + use their platforms to create a greater impact, it's important that I take a moment to use my own platform to share this unjust attack on my innocent, 14-year-old, Puerto Rican son.Warning: this episode contains audio of the event + may be disturbing to hear... not nearly as disturbing as it was for him to experience it. You'll hear a mother's perspective on what it felt like to receive that earth-shattering phone call... and how you can help bring awareness, justice, and accountability to this life-altering experience. Share this message. Tag @thenicolenieves on Instagram or TikTok + visit www.notinmytown.co for the latest updates.

It's 'Learn from the Pros: Hollywood Edition' (because being an entrepreneur doesn't have to mean reinventing the wheel.) With 3 Grammys, a broken Spotify record, and a sold-out world tour, Olivia Rodrigo and her marketing team know a thing or two about launching.So what if you could learn from (and duplicate) Olivia's exact launch strategy to help you sell out your next product or offer? From her pre-launch runway to her social media magic, we unpack all the steps she took to go from Disney star to pop music ICON.

"How Do You Do It All?" If I had a dollar for each time someone asked me that, I'd retire a happy camper. As a mom to 3 boys, Latina founder for my creative marketing agency (The Brand Vibe), CEO leading a mixed team of six (full-time, part-time, and contractors), a coach/consultant/educator, wife, daughter, sister (I'm getting tired just reading this list!) I often get asked: "How the heck do you do it all?!"Well, the answer might surprise you! In this episode, I rapid-fire 12 of my best secrets + hacks that help me do what I do best each day. You CAN do it all... trust the pro.

Starting your business from scratch? Growing to your first six figures? Scaling to the seven-figure mark you see right ahead of you? Go back to the foundations. I don't know about you, but it seems like every level of business growth comes with its own set of challenges. Just when I've "figured things out" there's another mountain to climb. Can you relate?Here's the beauty in it though—the view on the top of the mountain is absolutely breathtaking and available to you if you just keep going strong. So let's equip you with the tools you need to conquer the climb each time! Every time you face a new version of "I made it! Now what?", revisit these three foundational truths. Every. Single. Time. It doesn't matter what stage of growth you're in or if you're *just* starting to think about starting a business, these three steps will propel you forward–are you ready for it?___If you like what you hear, please rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Your support to creating a movement of brand bosses committed to the mission of impact means the world.THE BRAND VIBE ON THE ‘GRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandvibe/THE SHOW NOTES: https://thebrandvibe.com/

I don't want you to feel like you need to fall into the trap of having to make a quick buck. At the end of the day, if you’re just in it to make money, it's not going to last. I want you to have such protection over your personal and business reputation that you take the time to make sure that you do business differently. In this episode, I’m calling out those that are giving our industry a bad name and dropping 3 key tips to ensure you have what it takes to build your brand, your way.THE BRAND VIBE ON THE ‘GRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandvibe/THE SHOW NOTES: https://thebrandvibe.com/thecommunitycornerGET YOUR FREE BRAND-U LESSON: https://thebrandvibe.com/freelesson

The beauty of entrepreneurship is knowing that this is a marathon, not a sprint. It doesn’t matter if it’s one bad month or one incredible year. This is just a moment in time for you. Running a business isn’t easy—you’re here for the long run—but it IS worth it. Listen in as we take a look at the *honest* truth behind running a brand that scaled to multi-six figures in less than a year and grew, well, faster than we were ready for–and how I strategically slowed down to sustainably speed up!THE BRAND VIBE ON THE ‘GRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrandvibe/THE SHOW NOTES: https://thebrandvibe.com/thecommunitycorner📲 JOIN THE BRAND REELS CHALLENGE: https://thebrandvibe.com/REELS