“20 Seconds of Insane Courage” 20 Seconds of insane courage is an exploration of moments that have the power to transform us and change the trajectory of our lives forever. In these moments we often feel compelled to act guided by inspiration, intuition...
Before the holidays take over, I wanted to start this 3 part series to share with you some of the lessons I have learned over the years as an entrepreneur and am still learning today. These are all the things I WISH someone had told me back then that would have saved...
I am so happy to give you the first episode of my new interview series. “20 Seconds of Insane Courage” 20 Seconds of insane courage is an exploration of moments that have the power to transform us and change the trajectory of our lives forever. In these...
Do You Have a Brand Story? One that attracts leads, media and PR attention, potential investors and MOST importantly your IDEAL customers? It’s something you use DAILY, whether talking or writing about your company. If the answer is no, it’s time to develop your story...
Over the last few years my confidence was seriously shaken. My baby was born in Africa (away from home), a terror attack (four months later), multiple security threats, businesses lost in the terror attack, health issues due to stress, all the hobbies I LOVE to do...
How 20 Seconds Of Insane Courage Can Change Your Life So, I observed a few things over the years as I have coached and watched women starting businesses. A few themes come up OVER and OVER again. Some time ago, I was interviewed by wellness business strategist...
Amy is so excited to introduce you all to the very lovely, Catherine Gore — the first intrapreneur she is welcoming to the show!Catherine has been an intrapreneur for some of the most major brands in the beauty space and is somebody who has found a purpose and a...
In this episode, Amy is so excited to bring on her client, Shawna Dalton! Together, they have been developing Shawna’s brand story for the new brand that she is launching.Previous to this new endeavor, Shawna has built a multi-million dollar children’s apparel line on...
Amy’s guest in this episode is Sara Kalke — one of the coolest people Amy has met in the last three years! She is a REALTOR®, entrepreneur, real estate trainer, and a RE/MAX Titan Award Winner — selling an average of 100 homes a year in the last three years as an...
Amy’s guest today is Adam Hiner! Adam is the co-founder of Boochcraft, an alcoholic kombucha company based in San Diego, California, that is creating REAL impact in the world!Although Adam has had a food and beverage background, prior to Boochcraft he had never...
In today’s first episode back into the new year, Amy Selbach has invited her good friend, Brandon Blum! Brandon is one of the best storytellers and is someone who has had a lot of success very early on in life.When Brandon was 19 years old, he dropped out of school to...
Today’s guest is Michelle McGlade! She’s a Business Strategist, a podcast host, and an international best-selling author! She’s also a former 6-figure holistic clinic owner with corporate prowess, an ongoing contributor for the Huffington Post, and is often featured...
Amy Selbach is incredibly excited to bring you today’s guest, Louise Glendon! After a long, successful career in the military, Louise realized that the military path no longer fit her desire to raise a family. She picked up a camera and it was love at first click! But...
Today’s guest is Jennifer Borba von Stauffenberg! She is the President of Olive Creative Strategies — a national public relations and marketing agency in San Diego, California. Long ago, Jennifer was inspired by Cyndi Lauper — as you’ll hear about in today’s podcast —...
Today’s guest is the incredible Dr. Sharon Mijares! Dr. Mijares is a psychologist and world-renowned author, speaker, and teacher. She has authored and edited six books focused on psychospiritual development, women’s empowerment, breath work, and a deeper look at the...
Today, Amy Selbach is interviewing an old friend of hers, David Barton! They met years ago on a ski trip and bonded over their mutual love of travel, outdoor sports, and knowledge of international markets. David is the founder and CEO of DAVID KIND, an eyeglass...
In this episode, your host, Amy Selbach, has on two incredible guests — Kerry Maunus and April George! Kerry and April are the co-founders of Turkey on the Table — an amazing paired book and activity that encourages the whole family to express and display their...
Amy Selbach’s guest this week is one of her good friends and an all-around amazing human, Janet Beckers! Janet is a sought-after international speaker, a best-selling author, and a multi-award winning entrepreneur — including Australian Marketer of the Year! She...
Welcome to 20 Seconds of Insane Courage with Amy Selbach, a brick-and-mortar as well as an online business entrepreneur and an international brand and marketing coach for countries, companies, and entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn what it takes to build your business,...
Welcome to 20 Seconds of Insane Courage with Amy Selbach, a brick-and-mortar as well as an online business entrepreneur and an international brand and marketing coach for countries, companies, and entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn what it takes to build your business,...
Welcome to 20 Seconds of Insane Courage with Amy Selbach, a brick-and-mortar as well as an online business entrepreneur and an international brand and marketing coach for countries, companies, and entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn what it takes to build your business,...
Welcome to 20 Seconds of Insane Courage with Amy Selbach, a brick-and-mortar as well as an online business entrepreneur and an international brand and marketing coach for countries, companies, and entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn what it takes to build your business,...
Welcome to 20 Seconds of Insane Courage with Amy Selbach, a brick-and-mortar as well as an online business entrepreneur and an international brand and marketing coach for countries, companies, and entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn what it takes to build your business,...
Something that keeps coming up repeatedly with my clients is finding a strong and powerful brand positioning and brand voice that separates you in the market. If you are feeling discouraged because you feel you look like everyone else, sound like everyone else and...
My daughter Ella started Kindergarten this year. To help prepare HER for the “major leagues” of independence this summer, I started using this simple phrase A LOT. Almost every time she was about to give up on something: tying her shoe, opening a package, riding her...
For the last two weeks, I told you that I’ve been focusing even more on my brand…but I haven’t told you WHY. One big reason is…Because my BRAND makes me money (but it’s SO much more than that)! Having a brand is the #1 way I get clients. So I decided...
I can’t thank you enough for your votes. It made this process so fun. Many of you asked me about the design process and what goes into designing a logo, how to pick colors, how to pick symbols etc. So as promised last week… I answered your questions...
Hi Everyone!I would absolutely LOVE for your guys to weigh in on MY new logo! For those of you who don’t know the story of my current LOGO and my belief about logos in the beginning…I will be talking about that week too.I’ll also be talking about the...
Today I have a video training for you on: 5 Ways to Increase Visibility and Momentum in Your Brand TODAY: This is an exercise I have done for years myself and with my clients when I am feeling stuck or overwhelmed. It immediately offers tangible solutions. It offers...
Cheers and Happy New Year!! Before I get to the heart of this email, I wanted to raise a point about this time of year and how MOST of us feel. With the excitement of a new year comes also the pressure we put on ourselves to succeed like never before, change old...
Before we move on to part 3 of “What I Wish I had known BEFORE starting my first business,” I wanted to take a sec to tell you about my week. Last week, I went to Colorado to volunteer for a Disabled Sports USA ski event. There were survivors from the...
I am excited to give you part two and I want to thank you for all the GREAT questions that have been coming in! Many of you have had questions about how to find your ideal customer, how to figure out the best opt-in, how to actually START selling, how to find your...
I wanted to share an insight that I think can help both personally and professionally. We are ALL born with innate NEEDS… We are usually great at knowing what kind of support our kids need but what about our clients? (Mine needs abundant quality...
I wanted to share a S.T.O.R.Y today of a weekend that changed my life. It was my first time to Zanzibar. It was also a first date with the man who became my husband. I remember distinctly falling in love with everything all at once. With him, with Africa, with the...
“20 Seconds of Insane Courage” 20 Seconds of insane courage is an exploration of moments that have the power to transform us and change the trajectory of our lives forever. In these moments we often feel compelled to act guided by inspiration, intuition...
I’ve been head down for the last month, but I have missed hearing from you all! There’s been a few things going on: Moving house, kids out of school for summer and some big projects I have been working on behind the scenes. One of the things I have...
I was rejected over 300 times in my first year of sales… REJECTION is really the root of a lot of entrepreneurial FEAR. I totally get it. But…your business won’t move forward if you allow that to stop you. Somehow knowing we ALL experience this fear...
Today, the teacher asked this tiny troupe of dancers to stand up and demonstrate a series of ballet positions. Starting with the first position, plié, etc… Then she framed the next question, “This is a really hard one, I bet no one knows this one… what is...
I wanted to talk to you about something that comes up with all my entrepreneur friends and clients A LOT. The fear of “putting yourself out there.” As the owner of a brick and mortar business, I was always able to connect with people in person, and have my...
So, some of you know I have traveled to 68 countries for work and play. And many people over the years have asked me how that happened. Long story short, it was a miracle. But, I guess you could say I caused it. Here’s how… I set an intention.I had a dream coming out...
A lot of you know me for my Taut Body studio and workout programs, but what you don’t know is a bigger part of my story. I was not a life-long full-time fitness pro. In fact, it was a passion and hobby until I opened the studio exactly 4 years ago. My prior life was...
I was talking to a client of mine today about starting her new business. She asked me how I knew I was choosing the right business… the answer is that, I tested it! By building a home studio, teaching at other people’s studios first. I tested the market, my...
Over the last few years my confidence was seriously shaken. My baby was born in Africa (away from home), a terror attack (four months later), multiple security threats, businesses lost in the terror attack, health issues due to stress, all the hobbies I LOVE to do...
If you are building a personal brand or a brand where YOU as the CEO are highly visible, you must be willing to share yourself with the world. That does NOT have to mean giving up all your privacy. But it does mean putting your values out there and walking your talk...
Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. Just finished rereading The Four Agreements (for the first time in over a decade) and thought I’d share these powerful principles here. One thing I...
I’ve spent years interviewing top CEOs, ministers and government leaders globally. But I have also spent the last 15 years working with entrepreneurs just starting their businesses. Overtime I’ve observed who ends up starting their business and who doesn’t. I wrote...
1. If You’re Not Paddling Hard Enough, Ask Yourself Why An obvious life metaphor one can take from the surfing world is not to give up when the “paddle out” is hard. It’s just after the break that the fun begins. That’s true. But a more...
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