Leverage Lifestyle Podcast

Catherine shares what it means to her to leverage in these very different times and explains how she can help you to achieve your leveraged lifestyle. Catherine has helped people in a multitude of different sized businesses through teaching, The Viva Club and her online Masterclass, to successfully systemise, outsource and scale their businesses to the point where they have achieved the lifestyle they want. Leveraging is about creating the life you want and a legacy that will extend beyond you. Listen in and hear about some very special offers in this episode packed with value because now more than ever we need to help each other.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Leverage and creating the lifestyle you want will be different in these times. More than ever we need to understand what leverage is and how it can help us. Currently, we can’t work face to face so the ability to be able to work from anywhere and leverage the tools that are available is key in moving forward. Leverage is about looking at the processes and sy

What is your metric to live a life worth living and a life you love? In this very reflective episode, Catherine asks the question and shares why a metric based purely on money is never enough to bring you what you truly want. At a time when many of us are reflecting on different aspects of our lives, this is a great listen and provides some great reflective starting questions. Whatever the time is for you, we can all take the time to consider what our metric is and how we are going to measure our lives and success moving forward.   KEY TAKEAWAYS What is the metric you are measuring your life yourself by? Is it a metric created by you? because ideally, it shouldn’t be one created by anyone except you. For too many people it’s just about a money metric but it has to be what the money can do for you - the choices, the freedom and the opportunities. It’s got to be about your bigger purpose; Is it about your children seeing how you reacted to life and various situations? The knowledge you put out there

In this episode of Leverage Lifestyle, Catherine Turner teaches us the value of being kind and how we can better ourselves by removing our fears and anxieties. Learn how to take time out for yourself and reset your mind-set to be the best you can be for yourself and those around you.   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast iTunes: www.bit.ly/itunesllpodcast Stitcher: www.bit.ly/stitcherllpodcast Leveraged Lifestyle Community: www.bit.ly/llocfbgroup VIVA Club: www.turnerinvest.co.uk/viva Life Leverage Online Masterclass: www.turnerinvest.co.uk/masterclass Join our VIP Investor List: www.turnerinvest.co.uk/vip     ABOUT THE HOST Catherine Turner Catherine is host of the iTunes No.1 business podcast Leveraged Lifestyle, she is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, Inspirational Speaker, world record holder, Founder of Turner Invest and a mum of 2! Catherine quit being an employee in 2013, after working more than 50+ hours on average a week, over 3 jobs. Jobs, hours and a lifestyle which led

In this follow-on episode, Catherine shares 8 more great ways you can make money from home. You need to think about the knowledge, expertise and skills you have and how you can expand your skills at this challenging time. Catherine shares great advice and links to the different places you can share your knowledge and expertise and how you can monetise a range of different skills to bring in income. There is something for everyone with great content and advice that can be implemented effectively now to generate income at any time, listen in and get started.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Expert services – do you have an expertise that you can sell online? There are sites where you can advertise your skills and expertise. Content writing – you can write blogs, articles, features not only for yourself but also for others. These can be monetised further with affiliate links. Network marketing - find a product or service that you are confident in and marketing it can provide additional income. If you are a creative and

How can you make quick cash and keep your business afloat in this difficult period of lockdown? It’s a question on millions of minds across the world right now.  Fortunately, Catherine is here today to give you ten instant and practical ways to unlock opportunities for making money in a time when you need it the most. With a gallery of ideas, and the online resources to back you up, this is an incredibly timely, and invaluable episode for everyone. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each method will have its own pros and cons, but these will depend upon you and your personal circumstances. Some require investment, and some require a complete pivot in terms of outlook, but all hold value and are worth considering. E-commerce - Specifically the “private labelling” strategy, involving taking a product and re-packaging it for your brand. This strategy requires education and research, but can be a hugely effective way of generating income. Arbitrage - A different form of e-commerce, which takes two forms: online and retail. Ar

Today’s show is a message you all need to hear, especially if you’re a business or entrepreneur who’s rightly scared by the events engulfing the world. It’s okay to keep going. It’s okay to be out there doing business. Don’t be fearful about what other people are going to say. We need to keep going, any way we can. In this week’s show, Catherine talks about her reaction to the way business operators are being treated by those in society who don’t seem to be able to understand the motivations behind business decisions right now. KEY TAKEAWAYS As business operators, we’re right to be looking for ways to pivot and thrive in the face of defeat. As long as we’re not putting anyone at risk, and as long as we aren’t disregarding the problem, it’s perfectly fine to want to survive this. All that any of us can do right now is to keep supplying the world with products and services that can keep us going as a society. Creating a sense of normality in the wake of so devastating a condition, is a healthy reaction.

Catherine looks closely at the current global situation and shares the positives and opportunities that are a part of the time we are currently living through. It’s vital that we all look closely at how to gain perspective on what is happening and understand the role everyone has to play in moving forward. History has shown that the world repeatedly, over time, experiences global crisis so it’s important to be prepared. Listen in and hear Catherine’s great advice on how you can  optimise your preparation and be ready for the next time. KEY TAKEAWAYS The only constant is change, so if we can be better prepared and ready then moving forward is always possible. Perspective can help you to evaluate a situation effectively and make an informed response. Everyone can move forward and do things that make a difference. A positive mindset makes it possible to look at the situation and see what you can do to adapt. If you are isolated how can you use that time positively and productively? How can you; work

In today's episode, Catherine really wants to share one of the hardest things she has had to do. Those who follow Catherine on social channels will know that she has recently had to start liquidation of her Serviced Accommodation business. In a heartfelt and personal post, she explained how she has reached this decision, how it has affected her personally and her business. You will find the post here in this podcast Description, but please listen to the episode and hear Catherine's words from herself. Get in touch and let Catherine know if you have been affected by the loss of a Business or similar. “One of my Mentors… Has put up a post about this ‘quitters never win’-type thing. But actually; Quitting the wrong thing is the RIGHT thing to do”-Catherine Turner CATHERINES POST I know it's a cliche, but this is one of the hardest things I've ever had to write. It's horrible to become a statistic. After 5 years & 5 months of running our Serviced Accommodation business we are having to liquidate. It's bee

No one knows more about leveraging their business to achieve their ideal lifestyle than this our host, Catherine Turner! This episode sees Catherine delivering a very special keynote address to a select group of attendees, in which she discusses the importance of leveraging and automation, and the ways in which Catherine herself managed to achieve her own leveraged lifestyle. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we invest in property, we need to make sure that we are leveraging, outsourcing and automating to the best of our abilities, or we risk creating more work for ourselves.   The belief that you are the only person who can run your business is all too common. We need to recognise that we can’t be the best at everything in the world.   Social media is a very useful way of leveraging out the sourcing of clients. Agencies, too, are an invaluable way of handing off tasks so that you can free up your own time.   Finding out about your tenants can often lead to further success. By discovering the lifestyle patte

In this episode Catherine addresses a common question that is being asked a lot recently; How Much do I Need to be Earning From my Business Before I Hired a Virtual Assistant?   So in this episode Catherine explains what the ratio of bookings you require should be to determine whether and when you may require a VA.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Look at what revenue you have coming in at the moment from all of your streams of income and decide whether you have enough to budget for a VA. If you’re starting your business but don’t require to make any profit currently then using a va can really help you build solid systems and processes to help growth. However, if you’re in need of profit and are living off of the profit you make then a va is maybe not quite right for you. What level are you at with your business? If you’re right at the beginning and are trying to figure out your initial processes and systems, then a va probably wouldn’t be right for you. However, if you already have these systems in place, a va can h

These steps will enable you to not be the be all and end all of your business and free up some of your time. These steps are great because they don’t require many technology, systems or software. Listen to this episode to find out more!     KEY TAKEAWAYS  Use a piece of equipment such as a Zoom H1N recorder and microphone, a mobile phone or something that you can simply record your voice on.  Record yourself when you’re doing a task or on the phone so that you’re able to take notes without having to take notes. Talk through what you’re doing if you’re doing something physically.  Talk through the system of what you’re doing, this doesn’t mean technology systems, but I mean the process of which you go through when you’re doing what you’re doing.  Have the recordings transcribed so you can then turn them into scripts or checklist for someone you’re passing the task onto.  Have a notepad always on you, this could be a digital one or a physical one. Evernote is a good piece of software I use.  When you

In this episode Catherine discusses what process she follows when she is looking to outsource tasks within her business. She also explains why it’s important to use this process before choosing whether to outsource the tasks or hire another person.      KEY TAKEAWAYS  It’s important to create your systems and automate them using software before you look to outsource.   It’s easy to think that you just need another person that you can pass the work onto when really there might be a piece of software that can hep before another person needs to get involved.  Set up an online tool that requires no human intervention at all so that if someone’s ill or you’re away, your work is still getting done. This will also allow your staff to get on with the higher level tasks that need doing.  Leverage what’s already out there that exists before you look to create your own. Knowledge, books, experience etc…   Have you created systems and got the knowledge out of your head in order to run your business?   Once you

In this episode, Catherine shares the ultimate advice and guide for anyone who is thinking about how they can use a VA to achieve a leveraged lifestyle  - ‘101 tasks  The right VA  can do for you no matter what your business, no matter what your industry, no matter what your profession’. Catherine has put together and is sharing this ultimate report on the tasks a VA can do within any business because although people recognise they need a Virtual Assistant due to the overwhelm of tasks they have to complete they still are not sure what they could hand over to a VA. This is a great opportunity to find out exactly how a VA can help you scale up and be successful across all aspects of your business, industry and profession listen in and find out more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a VA may now be a consideration for you. You may not have the resources or enough work to need someone full time so a VA could be what you need in your business. Our Virtual Assistants are based in the Philippines where the economy is

Do you ever look at your “To do” list and loose motivation in what you’re doing? Listen to this episode to enlighten you and learn how you can avoid these situations again! KEY TAKEAWAYS Rather than looking into the future at things you need to do… Think about what you’ve accomplished. Have a look at the different things within your personal and professional life and realise that you’ve actually achieved those things. Write down your accomplishments daily, both personal and professional things, even the little things such as doing things for your kids. If you’ve got a team under, you write down what they’re accomplishing too because they’re your team and they’re achieving things for you because you’ve provided them with a job! Having a VA can help you to do all of these little tasks that are on your to do list that take a lot of time but are simple to do. The link in the valuable resources can help you find a VA. BEST MOMENTS ‘Take note of absolutely everything you’re doing.’ ‘Don’t measure your to

After leaving the RAF, Rob Stewart entered the world of property investment, and carved out a highly successful path for himself that has seen his portfolio and reputation grow considerably. For the past six years, Rob has been helping other experts to increase their own authority, and to maximise their investment opportunities through coaching, with the goal of ensuring that they too can achieve their leveraged lifestyle. Rob joins Catherine today to discuss the huge benefits of property investment, the differences that have taken place since he began, the importance of trusting others, the formula for building authority, and the journey that led to Rob being able to achieve his own leveraged lifestyle.  KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the greatest things about property investment is that it can be done remotely. Rob was in the middle of a career with the RAF, and generally abroad, when he began conducting property business. Investors are attracted to success. If you make someone some money, then the likelihood i

Just Tell Me The Price! The thing often stopping me from buying a product is the price not being shown. The human brain needs information in order to make a decision on whether to purchase something or not. It's a waste of time to have your customers keep chasing for a price as it can come across as dodgy. So don't be cagey about telling your customers about the price of your products. 'Don't be scared to tell people the price' ABOUT THE HOST Catherine Turner Catherine is an iTunes No.1 podcast host of Leveraged Lifestyle, entrepreneur, businesswoman, an Inspirational Speaker, world record holder, Co-Director of Ideal-Collective.com and a mum of 2! Catherine quit being an employee in 2013, after working more than 50+ hours on average a week, over 3 jobs. Jobs, hours and a lifestyle which led to a diagnosis of clinical depression before the age of 25. In 2011/12 Catherine discovered the power of investing in property, and tried many different property investment strategies over the years, finally settl

In this first Leveraged Lifestyle episode of the year Catherine asks; Are you living the leveraged lifestyle you want? If you think having a leveraged lifestyle is sitting on the beach every day then you have missed the point! Effective leveraging is systemising, automating and outsourcing so you can spend time on the higher-level tasks that will really optimise your business and life. Catherine brings clarity and understanding to what it really means to leverage your life and shares some great practical advice on how you can leverage in all areas of your life and achieve the lifestyle you want.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are leveraging across all areas of your life you should be looking at; Strengths – it’s all about playing to your strengths. Do what you do best and leverage the rest. Talent -  leverage your talent and experience through the content you create from social media, books and sharing your expertise. Brand - whether you have one now or not we are all creating our own brand through what we

  ‘What does that mean and does that mean you need to love it 24/7’  This is my last episode of 2019 - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all yourLeveragers. In this episode Catherine discusses the pros and cons of making your hobby or something you love into your job. She also covers how you could do this.      KEY TAKEAWAYS  All the people I know who are doing their passion as the way they make income,they are some of the happiest and most fulfilled people I know and most are earning a very decent wage from it too.   You can make a business from almost anything now and you have the ability to reach the world and outsource the bits you don’t like for no or very low cost.   The internet has opened up so many opportunities, that it seems daft to be spending the majority of your waking hours something that you absolutely hateeveryday, when you could be putting that time into something you love.   If you love something, you’ll naturally want to put more time into it, you’ll dedicate hours beyond t

Catherine is joined this week by her business partner and husband, Stephen, the “spreadsheet geek” and financial director of their jointly-owned businesses. In this edition, Catherine and Stephen were live with the community, who took the opportunity to ask about the pressing question of financial admin, and how it can be made easier, more secure and more efficient. Catherine and Stephen answered as many community questions as they could, and now you can hear those answers for yourself! KEY TAKEAWAYS Stephen’s experience in finance has seen him in roles such as management accountancy, corporate and systemisation. Part of his personal mission was to automate and systemise as many of his daily tasks as possible. Book-keeping can be outsourced to a virtual assistant in order to minimise the costs you pay to accountants. Accountants should really only be used for tax advice and end of year accounts submission. Monthly reports, bank reconciliations, client invoices, statements and everything day-to-day, shou

One of the best ways to consume content nowadays is through podcasts. Not only does it save time, but it also helps you grasp ideas easier since you hear the emotions in the conversations.  In this collaborative episode, Catherine is joined by the Keep It Real with Khadija Podcast host, who is none other than Khadija, to talk about the world of podcasting – from pre-planning to producing to publishing. They talk about how to scout guests, how to select the best VA, why people choose podcasts over radio, how to make a business thrive, and many more. There is also some unwritten podcasting etiquettes between podcasters which you might need to know. Then after the insightful discussion, Catherine plays Khadija’s Yes or No game at the end so listen in!  KEY TAKEAWAYS  As podcasters, where do Khadija and Catherine get their awesome guests?   Khadija, for one, used the VIVA Club (link below) to find the most reliable virtual assistant she will work with. Guests are then selected by them, the hosts, for the V