Ep 026 // Ideal Clients, "Shiny Object Syndrome" & Why it's Okay to Suck Right Now (Q&A)
Summary: <p>Here we are ... halfway through Season 2 of the Courage & Clarity podcast!</p> <pre><code> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/59065633893fc052557d3d61/1493587524250/" data-image-dimensions="712x733" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59065633893fc052557d3d61" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/59065633893fc052557d3d61/1493587524250/?format=1000w" /> </code></pre> <p> </p><p>I'm having an absolutely blast bringing you one part inspiration and one part instruction from amazing entrepreneurs who are going after what they love in business & in life. </p><p>However, since these conversations have been so action packed, I thought I would pause and huddle up with y'all. </p><p>Recently, on <a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/stephcrowder_">Instagram</a> & on <a target="_blank" href="http://facebook.com/courageandclarity">Facebook</a>, I called for questions -- and you guys really delivered! So today, I'm answering your top Q's.</p><p>In this episode, you'll hear: </p><ul> <li>How to decide whether you should start a podcast</li> <li>Putting the "ideal client" debate to rest</li> <li>How to get your very first clients</li> <li>How this podcast is doing so far!</li> <li>How to get OUT of planning mode and INTO action mode</li> <li>What to do about "shiny object syndrome", aka the constant barrage of new ideas</li> <li>.... and the best advice I've ever received! </li> </ul><p>PLUS, as a little bonus, I finished the episode off by sharing some things I've been thinking about lately. You may have seen on Instagram I posted a graphic exclaiming, "It's okay if you suck right now." That post BLEW UP and so I wanted to go deeper into what I meant, what I've learned since then and how you can put this into practice in your own life. </p><p>Thank you for the questions, I hope you enjoy the show this week!</p> <p></p><p> </p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493585618&sr=8-1&keywords=atr2100+usb">Microphone I use - ATR2100 USB Mic </a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://fizzle.co/sparkline/know-need-define-ideal-client-target-market-niche-right-fs208">You know you need to define your ideal client, target market & niche, right? (FS208)</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bni.com">BNI Meetings</a></li> <li>Claire Pelletreau - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.courageandclarity.com/podcast/episode-005-how-this-facebook-ads-expert-hustled-to-profitability">Courage,</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.courageandclarity.com/podcast/episode-006-how-to-spend-40-a-month-on-facebook-ads-that-actually-work-with-claire-pelletreau-clarity">Clarity </a> </li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-paid-podcast-stark-reality-entrepreneurship-being/id1005195731?mt=2">Claire's Get Paid Podcast </a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/jennakutcher/">Jenna Kutcher on Instagram</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://shop.cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/2017-powersheets-undated-six-month-intentional-goal-planner-in-pink">Lara Casey's Powersheets</a></li> <li>Adrienne Dorison - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.courageandclarity.com/podcast/15">Courage,</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.courageandclarity.com/podcast/ep-016-a-clear-simple-process-for-getting-more-done-in-less-time-with-adrienne-dorison">Clarity </a> </li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BLM6_QOB8aV/">Glennon Doyle Melton Quote </a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXZpvHFFfQ/?taken-by=stephcrowder_">My instagram: It's okay that you suck right now </a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://jesslively.com/intuition">Jess Lively's intuition writing exercise </a></li> </ul>
