R. Shawn McBride is an attorney, CPA and an author helping business owners avoid mistakes and position themselves for success.



Shawn like many individuals is an entrepreneur, however he began his career following the traditional attorney route working for a big law firm.  Along his journey by asking more seasoned attorneys who were highly successful how happy were they, he discovered many of them were not.  It was at this time, he knew he had to do what he loved and not what was "expected". 

The defining moment came in 2011 when he started his own practice.  He soon discovered there were many things that he didn't know, mostly because they were taken care of by someone else at a large firm.

Finding a mentor at this stage of business is critical, as they can help you navigate the do's and don'ts of business.  

One of the trends that is happening in todays world is an on demand economy.  There are more businesses than ever providing services when people or companies need them.  It's a huge opportunity for growth, as well as competition.

A key to success in growing your business is measuring where new business is coming from.  In 2014 Shawn traced the majority of his new business to the speaking engagements that he did during the year.  Because of this, he has expanded the number of speaking engagements to 50 - 70 per year.  

"Business Blunders! 10 Dangerous Business Mistakes and How to Protect Your Business So It Can Thrive" was written to help business owners avoid some of the most common mistakes Shawn was seeing with prospects.  

To get the message out quickly, Shawn self-published the book.  By utilizing self publishing, he was able to get the message he wanted out, instead of what a publisher would want.  

One thing that every business owner must consider is who they are in business with.  If a business is not structured properly, it can cause pain and heartache if it were to dissolve due to a partner leaving or passing away.

You can learn more about R. Shawn McBride at:

http://www.mcbrideforbusiness.com

The Big Movement Podcast - 024 Avoiding Business Blunders With R Shawn McBride

Holly James overcame bulimia to take control over her life, regain her health, and build a business that allows her to help others overcome similar struggles in life.



Holly is a health & lifestyle coach focused on helping individuals look at their health from a balanced perspective.  Health encompasses everything from the people around you, the foods you eat, how you take care of your body, to even your finances.

A defining moment in her life was overcoming bulimia.  From the age of 12 to 23 she endured the eating disorder as she didn't know how to deal with the emotions she was experiencing.  It wasn't until she had her first son at 23 when things changed for her.  Because of her eating disorder, she's now allergic to gluten, anemic, and has caused a variety of digestive problems.  The key from this experience is that the disorder is always there in the background, so it is important for people to learn how to deal with the emotions that trigger them with the right tools.

For individuals wanting to lose weight, mindset is key.  With the right mindset, weight loss goals can be achieved along with any other goals that are established.

Holly's venture into the entrepreneurial world of coaching came after contracting pneumonia on a business trip to NYC.  Literally one morning she couldn't lift her arm to operate a mouse.  While she had a great career, it was taking a severe toll on her health and ultimately was burning her out.

Some of her keys to success include staying ambitious each and every day, working on her confidence to attract clients.

To learn more about Holly's programs and how to contact her visit:

http://www.hollyjjames.com/work-with-me/

The Big Movement Podcast - 025 Overcoming Eating Disorders And Regaining Your Life With Holly James

Michael is a professional photographer, speaker and on-camera coach. His work has been published in Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times, Business Insider and on TV networks such as ABC and Comedy Central. 

Michael has had anything but the traditional background when it comes to becoming an entrepreneur.  He went from being the person who was a partier in high school, to the US Navy, to becoming a successful entrepreneur in NYC.

When it comes to achieving the success you are looking for in life, there is not a single clear path.  One of the keys to achieving success is to do what feels fulfilling.  This can be different than something you love, because the thing you love might not love you back.

A key component of building an authentic brand is how you present yourself on camera.  It's not about looks, it's about the ability to attract what you want with a photo or video.

The image you have must be right for the environment.  For example, the image you use on LinkedIn must be appropriate for the network, and for attracting the people that you want as no one will tell you your picture is not working for you on LinkedIn.

Key tips to remember when it comes to being on camera.

 It's not about you.  It's about how you are trying to make the other person feel.  You have to trust your instincts that you know how to do it.  You've spent your whole life practicing how to be you, let it shine.
Ensure that the point between your eyes is closer than anything else to the camera.  Move your forehead a little closer.  When we want to express love with another person, we bring our foreheads together.
Over the course of 7 months, Michael did over 400 periscope broadcasts.  Here are a few key points discovered in the process.

  accelerates the trust building process for business.  It enables people to see you in the moment, people can decide to trust you immediately.
Focus on who you want to talk to.  Know who your ideal client is before you hit broadcast.
Know why you are talking to them.  Always go for an emotion when broadcasting.
When recording video a great way to stay on topic is to utilize bullet points and place them somewhere you can see while recording.

One thing that anyone can do today to begin making a change in their business is embracing gratitude.  Take a few moments, utilize your phone and record a video saying thank you to someone that you have interacted with recently.  This simple action can go a long ways in growing your business.

To learn more about Michael and receive a free video series visit:

http://www.michaelcinquino.tv/

Byron Ingraham