Leverage Lifestyle Podcast

“You only got 86,400 in a day, 1440 minutes in a day, use them!” – Neville Wright  Having owned the largest independent baby shop in the UK for a very long time, our guest Neville drops so much nuggets of wisdom in this episode. Neville has helped other businesses thrive, aside from sharing his expertise through his book, The Answer is Yes – Now What is the Question?, so the discussion went very smoothly. Some topics tackled were property vs retail, managing a nursery business, looking for your new business partner (lucky for him, his wife Marilyn is all he needs by his side in business, in sickness, and in health), incorporating a new system in your business, and many more.  Start tuning in today in the Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Teach the young ones how to value education instead of dictating a career path they should follow. Motivate them to believe in themselves and their passions, so they can pursue them on their own. Seeing them do what they want for their lives should be enough f

082LL Never Being Average; Interview with Sabrina Stocker, Semi-Finalist on The Apprentice 2018 & Founder of My tennis Events, The Largest Provider of Tennis Events in the UK.     DESCRIPTION  ‘Don’t ever settle on average, when it comes to business, friendships, relationships don’t settle on average’  Catherine is in conversation with Sabrina Stocker, Finalist on The Apprentice 2018 and Founder of My tennis Events, the largest provider of tennis events in the UK.  Sabrina started her first business at the age of 14 and encapsulates what it is to be entrepreneurial in every sense. In this in-depth interview, she talks with Catherine about taking part in The Apprentice, women in business, listening to Tony Robbins as a teenager, and why she would have loved an A to Z of how to start a business when she began.  This is a great listen with loads of value, tune in     KEY TAKEAWAYS  What happens to people after the apprentice?  There are only a handful of us who are still in business or have followed th

This week, Catherine meets The Apprentice 2019 contestant Thomas Skinner, one of this year’s most popular contestants, who’s charmed the nation with his down-to-earth personality and quick-witted business solutions. Thomas is the owner of The Fluffy Pillow Company, a burgeoning empire supplying beds and pillows to those in search of comfort. He joins Catherine this week for a truly unique conversation covering everything from what life on set is really like, his humble beginnings, the lessons he’s learned from Alan Sugar and his fellow contestants, the places and people who provide him with inspiration, his tantalising idea for a podcast,  and the one thing he’d change about the world if he had one wish. KEY TAKEAWAYS Thomas didn’t even apply for The Apprentice. His application was sent in by his girlfriend, and Thomas didn't expect to get very far. But his natural charm appealed to producers, who ended up insisting that he appear on the show. People don’t consider the fact that while you’re on The Appre

Leadership is often perceived as a skill only for people who are at the highest ranks within a business. However in this episode Catherine explains how you can be a leader at any level. She also covers the importance of having a different view on creating leaders and how it can benefit you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the key parts of going for in an interview is feeling confident, feeling your best and looking your best. Empower someone else to become a leader of your project and let them lead the project. You should still give your ideas and be included but allow someone else to lead. Being a leader can also empower other people to create their own projects and that’s what leadership’s about. They may seem like another competitor but you’ve created another leader which is amazing. You can also do collaborations with them rather than viewing them as a competitor. Leaders can be people on all levels of a business, not just the top. Push to be a leader no matter what level you’re on.   BEST MOMENTS ‘The

‘Tim Ferriss does it every Saturday apparently, Arianna Huffington recommends it for your body and mind and Gary Vee has said he’s considered doing it for a whole year!’  If you find yourself constantly scrolling through social media or under pressure to respond to messages immediately 24/7 then it’s time to think about a ‘digital detox’. Technology is great as long as we are in control of it and it does not rule our lives. Catherine has just undertaken an enforced digital detox and in this episode shares what it was like and the reasons how everyone should be doing it regularly.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Why? My energy and mental health had taken a dip and one of the reasons was the pressure of being on social media. I wanted to be present for my children and family, not constantly reaching for my phone. With a poor signal and no wi-fi attempting any work would be frustrating. There was nothing potentially urgent that would require my immediate attention. I have a personal VA who can access my social media

Today’s episode is all about linking your ‘why’ to your outcomes so that you can get the life you want to have and the leveraged lifestyle you deserve. if your ‘why’ is to spend more time with loved ones or to travel then creating a business that requires you to be there every day doesn’t make sense. Listen back to other episodes of the Leveraged Lifestyle podcast  to hear from people who’ve built businesses to suit the lifestyles they want – fulfilling their ‘why’ This is great podcast and a nudge to help anyone to think carefully about the ‘why’ and what they really want from their leveraged lifestyle, listen in.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Some can be clear from the beginning whilst others change trajectory when their ‘why’ becomes better defined. Different people create different businesses to suit them. It’s important to find the business that matches your ‘why’ to allow you to have the lifestyle you want. What if you want to create a ‘play bucket’? - if this is what you are aiming for workout how much money

‘ You don’t need to reinvent the wheel its more about building a kick-ass brand’ Lauren Tickner has one of the world’s top 10 business podcasts, Impact School, she’s known for her highly actionable free content, and for helping people create profitable online businesses. In this absorbing episode, which has something for everyone, Lauren and Catherine discuss building a brand, loving  the online space and impact you can make on other people with what you do, listen in and enjoy.   KEY TAKEAWAYS I was very unhappy in my corporate life, the thing that made me happy was my social media and I was building a following. I always knew I wanted to do well and be successful but I thought that to have your own business you had to be an inventor. Having your own business For me, it’s the freedom I hate people telling me what to do. In my corporate job, I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t work from home – where I could do it faster without the travel or distractions of others. Building a brand online When buil

How much do we need to know about the people we’re in business with? How compatible do we need to be?  In this episode, Catherine discusses her own experiences in choosing the right people to go into business with, and the qualities she recommends you look for in the people with whom you’ll be sharing your professional life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Catherine and her first business partner, her mother, were a little too similar in terms of personality and strengths. This was not the required formula. Business work better when each partner has different strengths and weaknesses. Getting along with like-minded, similar people to yourself, can be attractive. but it can cause tension later on, as you’ll both want to do the same tasks, and put off the same tasks. Similar values that are core to your business are far more important. Viewpoints on customer service and value, creativity and inspiration are necessities. BEST MOMENTS ‘We’d already figured out that we made a good partnership in life’ ‘You want to be mak

It’s okay not to be okay.  Building a business, being a parent, or just travelling through each day of your life can sometimes be a very lonely process. Sometimes things get a little overwhelming, and even though on the outside we might project an image of coping and happiness, internally, we can be screaming for help. Catherine knows this struggle all too well, and has always been frank about her own mental health battles. In this special, candid episode, she offers her thanks for the recent outpouring of support she received during a particularly dark time, as well as some pointers on how you can rise above when the time comes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting back to the things that make you personally happy is essential. De-cluttering, reading, nurturing your health and taking time out for yourself, are all ways to incrementally improve your mental wellbeing. The simple act of vocalising our pain can often help us to move past it. If you’re feeling lost, reach out to someone. It’s at times like these that you

I'm really struggling today. If I'm honest with myself, it started a couple of weeks ago. I've taken myself off to the doctor's today & am getting a full set of blood works done to see what needs a boost. The trouble is, with a lack of energy & drive and just about keeping it together for my kids, the build up of tiredness starts to affect my mental health & from experience it can go down hill fast. That's why I seek help as soon as possible, why I (now) tell my husband, because having suffered with clinical depression in the past I never want it to get to that point ever again. I don't write this for pity or sympathy, but to show it's ok not to be ok. But it's not ok to suffer in silence, because I tried that & that didn't work. I write this for all the people who can't write this right now, who just want the ground to swallow them up, because I've been there too. When you feel like you don't have a voice & your screaming on the inside, but nothing's coming out. I write this for all the people who feel

BE SMART & PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS...As entrepreneurs, it is so important to play to your strengths and to outsource your weaknesses. Why? Well by using the majority of your time utilising your strengths, you can ensure that you are making the maximum amount of progress possible. I recorded this episode over a year ago, but I think the message is an important one & something I remind myself & those around me of all the time. So, I thought I'd give it another airing as I recently posted about this subject on social media & it got a great reaction. There are practical questions within the episode to ask yourself & make sure you are playing to your strengths! Enjoy! KEY TAKEAWAYS To help find and define your strengths,Catherine takes you through a number of questions and ideas for you to think about, and ultimately, answer, which will help you tune into what you're good at, and what you should ultimately, leverage your weaknesses so as to grow, expand and even scale your business into new areas and new business

How can you leverage your capital so you can reach and help more people? In this episode of the Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast, Catherine talks to Dillon Dhanecha, a trader and a philanthropist on the importance of doing both: making money and making a difference in the world. Dillon is all about serving humanity while you grow your unlimited wealth. It’s more fulfilling if we put unparalleled service to others at the core of our ultimate goal. In fact, he has been training socially-minded people grow their capital fast. Discover and be inspired today to make that difference in someone’s life. Also, Dillon Dhanecha will be a speaker at the LEVERAGED LIFESTYLE SUMMIT 2019 with your host Catherine Turner so make sure to reserve your tickets at ­­bit.ly/llsummit2019. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dillon’s family were refugees from Uganda in the UK. His roots always remind him of the privilege he’s experiencing right now. He never forgets that there are people who still have it at worst and that even his little help will brin

  In this live session at the Birmingham PPN event, Catherine explains in detail how to Systemise, Outsource and Scale your business effectively.  SOS will enable you to move to the next level and through effective leveraging concentrate on the highest income-generating tasks and doing what you want to do.  If you want to build a business that you can work on not in then this podcast is a must and offers something for every business entrepreneur, whether you are just about to begin your journey or are already on your way.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  SOS (Systemise, Outsource, Scale) has allowed us to work on the business, not in the business.  SYSTEMS  Email systems - Create a folder system that can be continued by your virtual assistant or PA when you employ one.  Post management - Divert post to UK post box where business post is scanned and filed to Dropbox, the VA can then send it to the relevant team member.  Expenses - Invest in an online accounting system such as ‘Zero’ and use the App on your phon

This episode focuses on the importance of optimal routines for the successful entrepreneur. The work environment of an employee typically involves regular interaction with others and is usually defined by rules, routine and set times. As your own boss you will be able to make your own rules, if you are no longer required to work a 9 to 5 day when should you be working? Catherine shares some great advice and tips on how to establish an optimal routine and find a balance that’s right for you as an entrepreneur.   KEY TAKEAWAYS As your own boss, you will be able to make your own rules but there are challenges. Are you working the hours you need to, to get the business up and running? What hours am I working? what am I doing in those hours? keeping a work log will help you to define how your time is being used and if it is driving your business forward and bringing in an income. It about achieving a balance  - working on the right areas and tasks whilst not working every hour available. Create a routine

Going from being employed to self-employed can be a daunting prospect. Catherine conquered her doubts, made the move, and has never looked back since.  In this special episode of Leveraged Lifestyle, Catherine looks at the three biggest challenges during the process, and offers practical advice on how to overcome them, and by doing so, achieve the leveraged lifestyle you’ve always dreamed about. KEY TAKEAWAYS The three main challenges you’ll come up against when transitioning from employed to self-employed are: Environment, People, and Routine. Environment is incredibly important in establishing your productivity levels and work levels. It’s incredibly important to treat your new working space as just that. Try not to introduce too many comforts as it can lead to distraction, which will negatively impact your productivity. Getting away from your computer screen is a great idea, and can refresh you after hours at work. Proper breaks help you refocus and allows your mind to realign. Encourage hot-desking

This is the first episode of Catherine’s shorter ‘action episodes’. In this particular episode, Catherine covers the importance of having systems and processes and how you can start implementing them into your business.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Action episodes will be short, snappy and straight to the point so that you can listen to the episodes and know exactly what you can go away and do to help you live your Leveraged Lifestyle.  Make sure you have your notification turned on for when the Leveraged Lifestyle Summit tickets go live for 2019.  Take a task that you’re doing anyway and start making a checklist of what’s going on and what you’re doing. You could screen record, audio record or voice memo what you’re doing for example.  If you have a staff member or VA, talk through the task with them then ask them to record the process.  Set yourself a goal of doing this once a day with a staff member or VA, one chunk at a time. Taking notes on Evernote can be a good way of recording things that’s easily acce

Confusion can be one of those states where your emotion and feeling can stop you from leading your leverage lifestyle. It can mean that you don’t move onto your next steps and it can actually become a bit of a nemesis. Here are some helpful ways to overcome confusion…  KEY TAKEAWAYS  In episode 9 we looked at VVKIK’s, these can help you gain clarity of what the next step needs to be for you. Look back at your vision, values and key results areas. Look at the key results that need to be achieved within each department within your business.  Drop, let go and say no to any non KIK’s or non-generating KRA’s or IGT’s. Being polite and saying no or delegating these tasks on could be a great way to get rid of tasks that may be causing the confusion.  Go back and prioritise because it may just be that you are lacking clarity on what task you need to do next. The easiest way to do this is to look at your 'highest income-generating' tasks (IGT’s and KRA areas).  Take action now on the first task that you can or

Catherine is with a live audience sharing her expertise and experience on the best way to launch a successful podcast and achieve No.1 in your niche. Having a social media presence is key for any entrepreneur and this podcast shares the 6 steps that must be completed for the successful launch of a podcast. Catherine explains the preparation and timeline for action that must be taken to ensure the launch of any podcast will be positive and productive.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Giving people a compelling reason to subscribe to your podcast is extremely beneficial In a launch, an element of time sensitivity is vital to get people to take action and subscribe. Build followers before your launch through consistent posting and get set up on all the social media platforms. 1.Pre, pre-launch – 3 months out This is about sharing the concept, getting opinions on visuals and other aspects such as branding colours. 2. Pre-launch phase - 10 - 14 days out Build intrigue, hunger and desire, why they would want to come and

In this special anniversary episode of Leveraged Lifestyle, Catherine is turning the role of interviewer over to you the audience! You’ve been sending in your questions over the past few weeks, and Catherine is here to answer as many as she can, including queries about how to keep going when things get tough, how to balance work with young children, the systems that Catherine relies upon, and tactics to help you overcome mental barriers. So welcome along to this very special edition of Leveraged Lifestyle, where all those burning questions you’ve had will finally be answered! KEY TAKEAWAYS Catherine was inspired to start a podcast after seeing what it did for the branding and reach of her mentor and inspiration, Rob Moore. Podcasting is an invaluable way of connecting on a very deep level with your audience.  Podcasting is also a way of providing valuable content on a regular basis, that can be then repurposed into different forms, so as to reach new potential audiences on different platforms. The key

In this episode of Leveraged Lifestyle Catherine announces her new publish day of Fridays. This includes a double episode this week alongside lots of competitions and prizes to get involved in!   Also discussed in this episode is how you can use a wheel of life to organise your time effectively. This is so that all of the important personal areas of your life are being paid attention to in the correct amounts as well as your professional life too.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Take learnings from life and listen to when you need to just slow down or take a break. I’ve recently recorded an interview with Katrina Jones which is a fantastic episodes focused around how she built her business hand free. Check it out if you haven’t already, it’s definitely worth listening to. Create a 0 base for your working week and your life so you know whether you’re on the right track. A wheel of life can help you to organise your week well: The wheel is made up of 8 important areas of your life. If you want to include business in