Thursday is the New Friday with Joe Sanok

Have you been wondering how you can level up your business without burning out?

That’s just one of the many great topics I discussed with guest Joe Sanok on the latest episode of Empathy Rising.

Joe explained how he reaches greater levels of success in his business without crashing and burning.

It’s a really helpful discussion for those of us that want to build a business in a mentally and emotionally sustainable way.

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Creating Out of the Box Offers

Have you been feeling a little bored in your therapy work?

What if I told you that you can use your experience and expertise in a NEW way that lets you feel less bored and boxed in?

In my latest podcast episode, I’m talking about out-of-the-box offers, which are essentially unique, flexible ideas on what you could do to expand your income possibilities online.

These ideas are SO great, and they also haven’t gained huge traction online yet, which means it’s the perfect time to take advantage of them.

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Coaching Episode with Betsy

I love when my Empathy Rising podcast coaching episodes turn into full-blown strategy sessions.

Space Holder Betsy joined me for the most recent episode, and we really got to dig into some of the bumps in the road she’s hit while working on her side hustle.

She shares a ton of valuable insight including how she decided on her side hustle, why she started a podcast, and where she wants her business to be in two years.

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Making the Most of a Small Audience

Having an audience……

seems to be the key to an online income stream.In order to sell courses, group programs, or membership sites, we need to have people to offer them to.But is there a certain number we have to hit? And when we get there are we automatically ready to sell?The big gurus all share the multi six-figure launches and make it sound like this is the only way to do online income. And, yes, to make these astronomical numbers you likely need a LOT of people following along with you.

But, the truth is, there is no magic number when it comes to making money online.

You can sell your program with a teeny audience and you can make money way sooner than you think. This week, I’m breaking down the myth of waiting until you have a big audience and I’m sharing my top tip for making great sales even when you only have a few people in your sphere.

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Competition = Validation and Why It's a Good Thing

Nothing shuts down a new and exciting idea…

faster than seeing someone else doing the exact same thing.

No matter how much passion or fire we have for the project, coming face to face with a competitor can make our new course, group program, or membership site feel like the dumbest thing we’ve thought of in a long time.

And while competition can cause us to feel extremely small, it’s not that far fetched that we would feel uncomfortable contending with someone else who’s trying to do some good in the world.

We are biologically predisposed to go with the group, not to stand out from it.

But fear of competition can snowball quickly into emotions like scarcity and imposter syndrome which can not only shut down our side hustle ideas, they can keep us from ever starting up again.

So what’s important as an entrepreneur is to not withdraw from competition, but to see it in a different way.

This week, I’m sharing why competition actually validates the idea for your side hustle and how it can be a catalyst for you to help more people, make more money, and do your best work.

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How to Come Up with Workshop Topics

Workshops are fun, easy to plan, and easy to execute…

...so long as you have a topic that you and your audience are both excited about.

Coming up with a great topic might be easier than you think. I have a few great strategies up my sleeve on coming up with engaging workshop topics.

Listen to my latest podcast episode to find out what they are.

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Making an Impact with Workshops

You can maximize your impact in a whole new way by building a workshop that inspires transformation.


As a person who is drawn to healing and helping, you feel good when you see your work actually making a difference in people’s lives.

The more people you can help, the more meaning your work has for you.

That’s what is so great about workshops. Workshops can transition you from working solely one-to-one to a one-to-many approach, expanding the reach of your work.

If just thinking about this is getting you fired up and brainstorming, tune into the latest podcast episode where I’m sharing how you can make a bigger impact with your very own workshop.

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A Cash-Injection Versus a Launch

Guess what? It’s absolutely possible to make a sale to the first person who opts into your email list.


How are you planning to sell your offer: a cash-injection or a launch?

There are positives to both methods, so why not take advantage of both?

You don’t have to choose one or the other. Tune in to my latest podcast episode and I’ll explain the difference between these strategies and how each has its own unique benefit to you.

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What does the second half of your year look like?

When you put off starting your side hustle, you shrink your capacity to live the life you want.


Don’t wait for the perfect moment to start living the life you desire and deserve.

There is no perfect time, and there is no perfect moment. It’s time to ditch the starts and stops and start accumulating real progress by going all in now.

Listen to this episode and find out how you can tap into your motivation and why now is the perfect time to start your side hustle.

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