How the heck am I supposed to stay consistent when I make massive goals that no one understands? Having worked his way to the top of the corporate ladder at his high-paying sales job Brain had realized that he spent a ton of time climbing the wrong ladder. So what did he do? He made a goal to leave the shackles of corporate America to pursue his passion for travel and podcasting. Now if you are like me, you hear these stories all the time but the question of HOW never gets answered. that's what we are going to ask Brain today and the answer probably won't surprise you...  IT'S ALL ABOUT CONSISTENCY BABYThe topics covered what consistency looks like what it looks like in the beginning process of attacking goals the RIGHT WAYIf you want MORE value out of each episode make sure to check out our Facebook group! this is the place for you to grow your passion project to the next level and a place for you to network with other link-minded people!Click Here to Join. 

Business As You - Episode 06Should you enter a mentorship?As you’re scrolling through social media, you see an ad for an inexpensive masterclass. You scroll a little more and see a promotion for a higher-priced mentorship. How do you know which option is best for you and your business? Are either of them worth the time and money?With varying price points (some are even free!), lengths, formats and missions, these programs need to be selected for your specific goals. They’re a savvy way to learn from peers who have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience, and can be a fast-track to achieving your goals.Listen to this episode for a quick and easy lesson on investing in yourself with our host, Braxton Curtis! We go over who needs the extra help from a mentor, the pros and cons of signing up for masterclass or mentorship, and how to decide which one is right for you.Take just 10 minutes out of your day to learn about the pros and cons of signing up for a masterclass or mentorship!Topics discussed in this episode:Masterclass vs. mentorshipPros and cons of masterclasses and mentorshipsHow do you choose which masterclass/mentor is right for you?Who needs a mentor?Join The Business As YouFacebook group here!

Are you Ready to Fail? with Josh GradyEpisode 5Nobody starts at the top. There's a process to finding success in nearly anything you set your mind to, and it always starts with one thing: failure.In today’s quick hit episode, you’ll hear from Josh Grady, who has recently taken the most important step in his business journey— getting started. After nearly 10 years of deliberation, Citra Pizza is officially popping up all over Washington State, serving Neapolitan-style pizza with a west coast twist.Josh’s story is the perfect example of why now is the right time for you to go into business for yourself. You've put in the work, you’ve made mistakes, and you’ve learned from them. It's time for you to reap the rewards.If you’re ready to finally take your passion project seriously enough to, well, suck at it, this is the episode for you!Topics discussed in this episode:Josh’s first steps toward making his business idea a realityHow to stay motivated, even after you failUsing failure to illuminate the path to successWhy every failure is not necessarily a setbackConnect with Citra Pizza on Facebook and Instagram.Join the Business As You Facebook Community to connect with other entrepreneurs, watch live interviews with 6 and 7-figure earners, and gain access to insider tips, tricks, templates, and more!

How to handle burnout like a proWorking hard to make your passion project a successful business comes with its downfalls, such as exhaustion and lack of motivation. Burnout happens to the most organized among us, but being intentional with your time can help you avoid its negative consequences.On today’s episode, host Braxton Curtis is joined by Emett Joseph Scalbassi, a freelance photographer who was able to turn his time behind the lens into a prosperous full-time job in just two years. Now, he’s booking out an entire year of paid shoots and living the dream.Emett worked a 40-hour a week job during the day, and pursued his newly discovered passion for photography during his free time. Not impulsively leaving his corporate job allowed him to keep a stable income while building his photography skills and being picky about his clients.Achievements aside, Emett is not immune to moments of burnout. However, through self-reflection and lessons learned in therapy, he’s discovered what works for him to prevent and manage burnout.Tune in to learn how you can clear your head of emotional mental clutter to grow yourself and your business!Topics discussed in this episode:Emett discusses burnout while working a full-time job and freelancingThe option to course correctEmett shares manages and prevents burnoutBraxton on his move to New OrleansHow your mental health is reflected in your businessLiving in gratitudeHolding yourself accountable and being self awareEmett on growing his businessLearn more about Emett or book a photography session with him on his website: https://emettjoseph.com/Join The Business As You Facebook group here!

How Do I Plan for Success? with Alan ShimamotoEpisode 3AHaving coached insurance agents, sales executives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs all over the country for more than 30 years, Alan Shimamoto knows what it takes to create a business from scratch.Alan has helped hundreds of business owners successfully scale their businesses to six figures and beyond, and in today’s episode of the Business As You Podcast, he shares some of the tools you need to help you do the same. Tuning in, you’ll learn some surprisingly simple ways to create your very own version of success using a vision board and a SMART plan to accurately visualize what you are working towards (and the steps you need to take to get there).We touch on the importance of creating goals that are not only specific and measurable but realistic too, and Alan highlights the significance of sharing your vision with whoever will listen. You’d be surprised how motivating it is to be held accountable by others! Never mind the leads and valuable connections that you can build along the way.For all this and so much more, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to turn your passion project into a million-dollar profession. Tune in today!Topics discussed in this episode:Alan’s trajectory from sales agent to high-performance business coachHow to leverage the resources you already have at your disposalAdvice for overcoming self-doubt by staying focused on your visionThe four embers of goal settingSubtle tips for creating an effective vision boardHow a SMART plan can help you achieve your goalsAn example that illustrates how realistic goals inspire actionThe value of speaking your vision out loudA look at what Alan calls the ‘shave your eyebrows test’!Want to work with Alan to make big things happen for your small business? Visit the Accelerate Growth Coaching website here for a free consultation.You can also connect with Alan on LinkedIn.Join the Business As You Facebook Community to connect with other entrepreneurs, watch access to live interviews with 6 and 7-figure earners, and gain access to insider tips, tricks, templates, and more!

Communication with Alan Shimamoto  Episode 3BDid you know that successful communication in your business is very similar to the way you communicate in your personal relationships?As a high-performance coach and cofounder of Accelerate Growth with his wife, Louisa, Alan Shimamoto has helped hundreds of business owners successfully scale their companies to six figures and beyond through business masterminds, couples’ business retreats, and one-on-one coaching sessions.Previously, we spoke to Alan about creating your own version of success using tools like a vision board and a SMART plan to set realistic, measurable goals and more accurately envisage what it is that you are working towards.Working with spouses that co-own a business is part of Accelerate Growth’s unique offering and—in today’s short, sweet, and ultra-focused episode—we take a look at some of the simple methods that Alan recommends for elevating effective communication in your business (and your relationships!)Topics discussed in this episode:Why your relationships often suffer when you start a businessThe need for regular, structured communication (in business and life)Key differences between talking and communicatingThe value of weekly meetingsWhy “how you do anything is how you do everything”Want to work with Alan to make big things happen for your small business? Visit the Accelerate Growth Coaching website here for a free consultation.You can also connect with Alan on LinkedIn.Join the Business As You Facebook Community to connect with other entrepreneurs, watch access to live interviews with 6 and 7-figure earners, and gain access to insider tips, tricks, templates, and more!

Business As You with Marquis Armsted Episode 002What does commercial fishing and DJing have in common? Not a whole lot, but somehow that bridge was crossed by our guest on today’s episode, Marcus Armstead. After dropping out of highschool, Marcus took to the Bering Sea to become a commercial fisherman then realized his dream of wanting to become a DJ after working as a bouncer at a club in Seattle. He knew he was destined for more and didn’t want to work for anyone but himself. So he made the jump and quit his job to put all his effort into DJing and producing. Marcus is now one of Seattle’s favorite up and coming hip hop and EDM DJ and producers who has created a community in the music scene by showing up, and creating meaningful connections. Marcus ditched his day job to pursue his career in music and is not looking back. This is what it looks like when you put your focus, time, and money into the things you love doing. Tune in to hear an inspiring story of how Marcus turned his hobby into a profession!Topics discussed in this episode:What led Marcus to start working as a commercial fisherman Marcus’ humbling experience working on the Bering SeaHow Marcus built a community around his musicCreating opportunity by making meaningful connectionsA challenge for our listeners!How Marcus started beatboxingMarcus’ exposure to EDM and his journey of becoming a DJHow Marcus quit his job and started a business around DJingMarcus’ advice for those who want to quit the 9 to 5 lifeJoin The Business As You Facebook Community here!Find Marquis on social media here!

The Curtiscast with Danno HanflingEpisode 001To create a million dollar business, all you need to do is change your mindset. Seems simple? Yes, you’re right, it is! The reason why so many of us don’t go through with our dreams, or don’t succeed in trying, comes down to one simple fact, negative or lack mindset. It starts and ends there, unless you’re willing to change how you think about your business and the world. Switching your mindset to positive and abundant can lead to amazing things that might not even be in your plans, but have the power to change your life and others.This is what today's guest is here to talk about. From street promotor to creating a world renowned organization of Facebook foodies that contains a whopping 80,000 organic followers, Danno Hanfling has done what many would think to be impossible, that is, using mindset to not only create a lucrative business, but help others in the process. He saw how toxic social media was, with no one standing a chance to live authentically without ridicule, so he decided to create an empowering community of his own through Grub n Chill, and well, the rest is history. He managed to monetize his love for food and people.Danno’s positivity and infectious personality has seeped through the internet and into the hearts of many. He is an inspiration with a ton of marketing knowledge and experience. From pounding the pavement through promoting, to connecting people through Facebook, Danno is here to share his knowledge with all of you!Tune in to hear advice and tips on how to change your mindset and create a meaningful business and life you can be proud of. Topics discussed in this episode:How Danno learned marketing through street promotingToxicity of social mediaHow Danno created a positive space on facebookEmpowering people through positivityHow Danno helped other businesses during the pandemic using Grub n ChillMarketing before social mediaImportance of multiple mentorsTaking inspired actionJoin The Business As You Facebook group Here! Join the Grub N Chill facebook group here!

Welcome to the Business As You podcast! Do you have a passion project that you want to scale up into a part-time, full-time, or multi 6-figure business? If the answer is yes, then let’s talk. Our host Braxton Curtis was in that same position after grinding it out working in construction for years, when he realized that is not the life he wanted to live so he started to work toward his passion. Braxton took the time to start his journey and has been working at it ever since. As Braxton continues to learn how to become a pro at pursuing his passion he wants to share this journey with you and help you do the same thing. So let’s grow together!This podcast is designed to help you turn your passion into your profession and take you one step closer to accomplishing your goals.Once a week on The CurtisCast, you will hear from a different industry professional, whether they're a creative professional, a business or life coach, or someone that has recently left their nine to five to pursue their passion project.They will break down each step to pursue your passion by teaching you the skills and mindsets that you need to become a professional at your craft. Tune in to learn how you can become an expert that will put you miles ahead of anyone in your circle!Join The Curtiscast Facebook group Here !