Visionary Life | Marketing & Business Podcast

Kelsey Reidl | Business & Marketing Coach

"I tune into Visionary Life to get my hit of Entrepreneurial Dopamine!". In each episode we sit down with creative thinkers, masterful marketers, brick & mortar shop owners, brand builders & people just like you who have a story to share or a vision that inspires. Each guest also shares what's working right now to grow their business (& what's NOT working!). Subscribe to this Top Marketing and Business Podcast so that you never miss your dose! read less
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326 How-To Guide to Reprogramming Your Life (Breathwork, Mushrooms, Meditation, etc.)
Apr 14 2024
326 How-To Guide to Reprogramming Your Life (Breathwork, Mushrooms, Meditation, etc.)
This week I am re-sharing an episode that I recorded with my friend and visionary entrepreneur, Jason Brown. Jason is someone who thinks outside of the box and challenges his way of being & thinking every single day.He's always challenging his own beliefs and looking at things from different perspectives, he's also not afraid to take risks, and he's always seeking out new opportunities - something he calls ‘Following The Nudges’. This willingness to try new things has led to his success in a variety of ventures. Some of the other awesome things you’re going to learn from Jason in the podcast include:The Benefits of Getting Into Your Body: whether that’s by doing mushrooms, practicing breathwork, doing meditation, or taking long walks -- whatever you need to do to stop suppressing your emotions and feelings so that you can truly connect to what your mind and body are saying is going to be SO advantageous for your personal and professional growth.Using humor to overcome fear and hesitationThe books or resources that have inspired him on his professional journeyThe critical shift from external validation to internal validation for true fulfillment. Jason's goal is to deprogram himselfTime stamps:15:49 Avoiding self-awareness to escape life's hardships.18:43 World travels bring self-discovery and new learning.23:56 Seeking creative, innovative projects that change the world.29:27 Choosing positive, forward-thinking information leads to growth.37:53 Helping kids grow differently, long-term impact.45:28 Recognizing need to delegate for business growth.50:51 Consistency and dedication lead to success.53:25 Mentors and community empower personal and business growth.01:00:54 Creating platform for families to make epic trades and gamify learning01:05:02 Connecting with your body, nature, and emotions in order to generate ideasConnect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama  Online Course, Complete: 1 Day Even in Guelphhttps://www.kelseyreidl.com/occThe Wave Mama: Coming Soon!http://thewavemama.com/
322 Revealing my entire BIRTH STORY! #VisionaryMama
Mar 4 2024
322 Revealing my entire BIRTH STORY! #VisionaryMama
Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives.But the truth is, it did NOT go as plannedMy home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas EveI ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospitalMy worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions,My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t go ‘according to plan’ it’s probably the Universe conspiring in your favour. And that your intuition is probably right… always. So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!I’ve had many people ask if I was upset that my ‘plan’ got derailed— and I shared my honest thoughts on this in the podcast episode.05:35 I was SHOCKED when I went into labour on Christmas Eve and has a Christmas Day Baby! (The least common birthday!)11:19 Sharing openly about our conception journey, pregnancy loss, and feelings about entering parenthood.22:38 How I revealed our first and second pregnancy to my husband (& the really confusing pregnancy test!)48:37 Labour story: my manifestations, navigating pain, and how I found the inner strength50:54 What it feels like to be pregnant over your 'due date' and how frustrating it is when everyone asks you 'have you had the baby yet?'01:02:28 The ONLY regret that I have about my labour experience01:08:47 How I coped with pain in labour, naturally01:16:47 We had to call 9-1-1 and our home birth transferred to the hospital01:24:15 Calling in the help from the OB-GYN when Freddie's heart rate was dropping01:31:57 The magic of spending Christmas as a new family of 3-Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama  Online Course, Complete: 1 Day Even in Guelphhttps://www.kelseyreidl.com/occThe Wave Mama: Coming Soon!http://thewavemama.com/
317 Marketing Trends for 2024: What You Need To Know Now To Stay Ahead Of The Curve!
Dec 5 2023
317 Marketing Trends for 2024: What You Need To Know Now To Stay Ahead Of The Curve!
Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you. In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024!Including:1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends- The evolution of social media into publishing platforms- How algorithms favor in platform content creation- Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redirecting viewers elsewhere2. The Need for Genuine Social Interaction on Social Media Platforms- The shift from social media as simply a marketing tool to a platform for genuine interactions- The unpredictability and constant changes in social media algorithms- The emphasis on generating good, engaging content over gaming the system3. The Significance of the Founders Health in Marketing Your Business- The increasing popularity of topics like biohacking and morning routines4. Importance of Clear Positioning and Effective Communication- The need for clear messaging for successful marketing5. The Role of Conversion and Sales in Marketing- The emphasis on having an effective sales process- The importance of a complete marketing funnel, including upselling and customer nurturing- The impact of neglecting the sales process on income6. The Resurgence of In-Person Events in Marketing- The success of businesses offering a blend of online and offline programming- The crucial role of primal human connections in business success- The effectiveness of hosting in-person events and retreats over online optionsKelsey Reidl is a Small Business Marketing Coach with a special interest in Social Media Growth, Search Engine Optimization and Direct Response Marketing Strategy.After a decade working in Business Development & Marketing Roles for some of Canada’s Top Health Food Brands, Kelsey decided to leave the corporate world so that she could work with Small Businesses and help them adopt The Essential Marketing Success Principles, so that they can work with more clients, generate more cash, and bring the FUN back into marketing.Through her courses, coaching, and her podcast Visionary Life, she inspires entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo, connect with customers in creative ways, and to never settle for mediocre marketing campaigns.-Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama
316 How Justin Bieber Changed My Life and Led Me To Start A Business
Nov 28 2023
316 How Justin Bieber Changed My Life and Led Me To Start A Business
This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious!This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path. I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let go from this job and forging my own path!Brandon and I discuss:My passion for conducting experiments (especially as it relates to Marketing)The importance of personal energy tracking in order to boost performance and to operate as a high level entrepreneurThe story about my last mountain biking race and how I surprised myselfThe power of constraints in my personal life and in making business decisions.Time Stamps:02:22 Justin Bieber's influence16:09 The origin story of my business!27:30 Finding magic in life's constraints34:46 Starting my brand with a simple Facebook Group, and by hosting workshops on goal setting and vision boarding44:11 Discovering energy givers and energy drains in life.51:47 Four foundational principles for building a successful offerConnect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama  Connect With Brandon (Podcast)https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beyond-curious-formerly-7-figure-millennials/id1539028952Connect With Brandon (LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsfong/
315 Meet the Entrepreneur Who Gets Paid to Ask Questions (The Career of Curiosity)
Nov 21 2023
315 Meet the Entrepreneur Who Gets Paid to Ask Questions (The Career of Curiosity)
Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!?He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life.I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs.I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you.We're talking about…How he got into entrepreneurship, His start in the restaurant industry and in network marketing,And how he found his purpose for creating a more deeply connected worldThe Ikea Effect & MORE!And what's really fun too is that I also recorded an episode for Brandon's podcast, the Beyond Curious Podcast, where Brandon is on a mission each week to create a more deeply connected world by catalyzing curiosity. He has high energy and the largest heart, and honestly I don’t know why you WOULDN’T want to have someone so passionate as a friend, a colleague and person you can call on with questions about life and business. I wouldn't have jumped on a plane and flown to the USA if I didn't think this human was awesome. Connect With Brandon (Website)https://gobeyondcurious.com/aboutConnect With Brandon (LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsfong/Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama
314 She Left Her Job To Follow In The Footsteps of The AirBNB Founders - Here's What Happened!
Nov 14 2023
314 She Left Her Job To Follow In The Footsteps of The AirBNB Founders - Here's What Happened!
Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham. In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth. Max opens up about...Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entrepreneur (even though she had no idea how that would look!)She highlights the importance of relationships and the value of self-development and creating a Year On (aka Year Off) where you build your OWN curriculum!She challenges listeners to evaluate the true worth of their time, both in terms of how they spend it working and how they spend it on personal growth. She emphasizes the need to break away from careers that are not aligned with our values. Maxine also shares all about her business baby which is valued at 15 MILLION DOLLARS! (it's called Pick My Brain) and how it has become a place the #1 marketplace to buy and sell knowledge!Time stamps:00:03:02 Maxine's journey of taking calculated risks through her career as an Investment Banker, Economist and Entrepreneur 00:05:34 The pursuit of self-growth through exploration, taking a 'year on' (aka year off) and investing $30,000 in herself00:07:27 A recent investment under $2,000 that we BOTH made that has brought lasting benefits to each of our lives and businesses00:13:54 What to do if your job is misaligned with your values? Can't do it.00:30:38 How she got the idea for Pick my Brain and her experience starting the business and dedicating the past six years to nurturing Pick My Brain.00:36:31 Inspired by Air BNB she quit her job, drove across the country in a campervan, and read books in Maui for a month!00:48:02 Passion and dedication are eays when you LOVE what you do! Maxine shares why hustling isn't hustling when you love the work (even if it means taking meetings at 11pm!)00:50:04 Intentional conversations change lives - here's how to be part of this new movementConnect With Pick My Brain (Website)https://www.pickmybrain.world/Connect With Maxine (Personal Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/pickmybrain_ceo/Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama
313 Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer!
Nov 7 2023
313 Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer!
Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer! Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers.She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses.In this episode, we talk about...How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feelings for business decision makingHow to use astrology to make decisions and plan your futureSigns that you might want to hire a business astrologer?How does astrology help us become more efficient with marketing strategy ?Mercury retrograde, full moons, new moons and birth charts (what do they all mean)& more!She believes that nothing is more uninspiring than showing up day after day with no larger purpose behind the pursuit of a multi-million or even billion dollar business!Melanie guides business owners and leaders to use their intuition, their birth chart, and the planets to make decisions and find clarity in their next steps!https://www.melaniemarisol.com/about.html https://www.instagram.com/melanie_marisol/Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama
311 Four Entrepreneurs Share Their Life Changing Decisions to Build Kove Ocean Foods, Together!
Oct 25 2023
311 Four Entrepreneurs Share Their Life Changing Decisions to Build Kove Ocean Foods, Together!
In this episode we're talking about Riding the Wave of Success and How Kove Ocean Foods is Making Waves in the Natural Food Industry.Kove is developing delicious foods made with the world's most sustainable crop... SEAWEED.Travis, Koreann and Susan had always toyed with the idea of starting their own business. They bounced around various concepts, trying to find the perfect fit. Then, by chance, an opportunity aligned with their expertise in the natural product industry. It was a perfect match, embodying their passion and values. Though they experienced some doubts and uncertainty, they ultimately decided to take the leap with Desiree (the original founder).Tune in to hear all about the life changing journey of deciding to team up, and build out Kove!p.s.Did you know that Seaweed is a regenerative powerhouse for the planet. Grown in the ocean, there is no demand on resources like land or fresh water - no need to cut down any trees and no need to water seaweed! Find out more about Kove: https://koveocean.com/Time Stamps:00:05:04 Desiree's journey of transitioning to veganism due to climate concerns. Joined Seaweed Company to create delicious seaweed-based foods.00:09:56 Why they choose to run an intuition-led team and their belief in something SO MUCH bigger.00:13:36 Honesty, fear, overwhelming, core values, grateful, opportunity, family.00:18:20 Sustainability checked boxes, magical opportunity found.00:20:42 What is the Kove Ocean Vision and the story behind Seaweed for sustainable snacking.00:26:56 Why they aren't overcomplicating marketing; their passion for creating a remarkable product and the most effective marketing strategies for brand awareness in the early startup phase.00:33:43 Are product demos still working? Their take!00:40:29 The Kove Ocean Team Values which include: mutual support and transparency.00:43:10 Follow Cove Ocean on social media, especially Instagram. Exciting news about Whole Foods and puffs coming soon. Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingFollow Kelsey On Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/kelseyreidl/Enroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama
310 We Learned A LOT! Recap From Our Online Course Completion Event
Oct 23 2023
310 We Learned A LOT! Recap From Our Online Course Completion Event
Last Friday, a group of inspiring men and women came together to work on completing their online courses. I co-hosted this full day event with Emily Elliot in beautiful Guelph, Ontario!It was an amazing evening full of brainstorming, extracting our courses, eating delicious food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing lots of laughter with other entrepreneurs who just 'get it'. Whether it was struggles with picking technology for our courses or simply trying to make sense out how to prepare an online course curriculum -we shared it all! In this episode, I do a full recap of what went down at the event: the highlights, successes, lessons learned, tips for improvement going forward…you know -the good bad and ugly from our course completion event last week!To join our next one, head to https://www.kelseyreidl.com/occ.Everyday SEO:SEO is a key driver of growth and success in today's competitive online landscape. To put it simply, a good SEO strategy helps people find you on the internet. At present, Search Engine Optimization is responsible for over 50% of my annual business revenue, making it a crucial component of mine (and all small business) marketing strategies.https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/Start Your Online Business ($0 to $50,000k Blueprint): Click here to learn more about how The Visionary Method™ can help you ➡Private 1:1 Marketing Coaching: Small tweaks to your Marketing Strategy can skyrocket your business success…. Working with a Business & Marketing Coach will help you identify new income opportunities, optimize your lead generation & sales strategies, and accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Apply here ➡The Mastermind by The Visionary Method™ and The Magnetic Life™: Join an intimate business mastermind for women who are running online service-based businesses, and who are looking to plug into a community of other powerful leaders who are ready to grow in their health, wealth & relationships. Hosted by Emily Elliot (Mindset & Success Coach) and Kelsey Reidl (Marketing Consultant). Applications being accepted now
(Time-Sensitive!) You're Invited to Online Course, Complete™
Oct 13 2023
(Time-Sensitive!) You're Invited to Online Course, Complete™
Have you been dreaming of finishing your Online Course?It’s floating around your mind but you aren't making progress...Well, it's time to SAY GOODBYE to your excuses & FINALLY launch the Profitable Course that you're here to teach.Online Course, Complete™ is for you if you want to...Confirm your idea & validate its profitabilityBuild out the curriculum & content of your Online Course in 7 hoursLearn the most effective pricing methods, launch strategies and sales tacticsWhen you sign up for Online Course, Complete™ you will...Be guided through our 3-part framework to extract, build and launch your Online CourseGet crystal clear on WHO your course is for, WHAT the Unique Value Proposition is, and exactly what to PRICE it atLearn the precise 3-week Online Course launch (marketing & sales) plan that you can follow!Be in the company of other creatives for motivation, inspiration and to bounce ideas off of!Steal our high-converting marketing frameworks valued at over $5000.00 CAD (social media posts, follow up conversation starters, email templates, etc.) for INSTANTLY converting more leads into paying clientsMeet your trainers, Kelsey Reidl & Emily Elliot.Kelsey is a Business Growth & Marketing Consultant for Coaches, Consultants and Small Business Owners. She has a special interest helping her clients increase their value, become fully booked & to leverage experiential marketing to connect with dream clients.Emily is the founder of the Magnetic Mindset Coaching Method, former Naturopathic Doctor and a forever student of life. After severe burn out from schooling and the corporate world , Emily set out to find help with her mindset and to transcend a lot of the blocks that were preventing her from thriving in life. She then became certified in Neurolinguistic Programming, EFT, Coaching and Hypnosis. It is through this training and her unique life path that she learned how to build a successful and aligned business without sacrificing health and happiness. Sign up & learn more at:https://onlinecoursecomplete.my.canva.sitehttps://www.instagram.com/kelseyreidl/Designed wit