episode 0030- more than 40 years of entrepreneurial wisdom with seasoned business coach michelle vandepas

Michelle Vandepas learned early in her career that she wanted to set her own rules. She quickly found a few skills she was good at, monetized them, and then taught others how to do what she did. And so began her journey has an entrepreneur, business coach, and book publisher.

Looking to get up off the couch and take action on your business ideas, but not sure what to do first? Michelle walks us through exactly what she would tell her coaching clients, perhaps also providing the inspiration you need to get moving. This may just be the episode you need to launch you into action!

Show Highlights:
1- What kickstarted your journey into entrepreneurship? (4:45)
2- What was the first entrepreneurial venture for you, and what was the initial step to get off the proverbial couch and make it happen? (7:05)
3- Michelle talks about the entrepreneurial spirit, and how it really doesn’t matter what you’re doing if you have an entrepreneurial mentality. (9:25)
4- How networking helped Michelle’s progression into and through entrepreneurship. (11:05)
5- We discuss the concept of imposter syndrome in coaching. (14:05)
6- How did you overcome the fears that typically come along with entrepreneurship? (20:15)
7- Where Michelle’s clients tend to get stuck. (26:15)
8- The idea of working hard, and making passion a choice. (29:10)
9- How 15 minutes a day can change your life. (32:05)
10- How do you tailor your coaching to all the different backgrounds of people that come to you? (38:05)
11- What is your coaching advice to someone with a big idea but doesn’t know how to take action on the first step(s)? (40:00)
12- What are some resources you would recommend to the new or aspiring entrepreneur? (43:25)
13- Choosing the right business partner. (45:20)
14- Michelle gives us a brief overview of publishing a book. (47:20)
15- Listener question: What does it look like when someone is “living in purpose". (50:35)

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