Mar 14, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Belinda Ellsworth, a sales trainer and personal development expert, who shares her experience of pivoting her business during the pandemic and realizing that she was not living the life she wanted. She talks about how she went through a grieving period and eventually got clear on what she really wanted, which led her to focus on monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box. Belinda emphasizes the importance of being disciplined, stepping up, and networking to achieve success. She also discusses the concept of working from your happy place, finding a balance between life and work, serving others, and ultimately changing their lives.
Belinda's pandemic pivot [00:02:50] Belinda shares how she pivoted her business during the pandemic and saved it by offering additional products and courses.
Realizing she was not living the life she wanted [00:04:30] Belinda talks about going through a grieving period and realizing that she was not living the life she wanted, despite teaching others to work from their happy place.
Monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box [00:05:21] Belinda shares how she got clear on what she really wanted, which led her to focus on monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box. She talks about taking courses and networking to make it happen.
Making a clear decision [00:09:23] Belinda talks about the importance of making a clear and concise decision about what you want in life, and how it can help you move from a scarcity mindset to a thriving one.
Work from your happy place [00:13:48] Belinda discusses the theme of her podcast, "Work from your happy place," and what it means to her. She explains that it's about loving what you do, making a difference in someone else's life, and having the freedom to choose how and where you work.
Layers of work from your happy place [00:15:41] Belinda explains that the idea of "work from your happy place" has different layers, including finding your passion, having the freedom to work from anywhere, and being able to choose when and how you work. She emphasizes that making an impact on someone else's life is also an important aspect of finding your happy place in work.
The Journey to Working from Your Happy Place [00:16:24] Belinda Ellsworth explains the five stages of working from your happy place and how it involves serving others and changing lives.
Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks [00:17:31] Belinda Ellsworth discusses fear and resignation as the biggest roadblocks that stop people from living in their happy place. She also talks about the importance of taking risks and having self-confidence.
Taking the Leap to Pursue Your Passion [00:20:07] Belinda Ellsworth shares her personal experience of leaving her corporate job to pursue her passion as a motivational speaker. She talks about the importance of taking risks and not waiting for a guarantee.
The Importance of Sales in Life [00:24:30] Belinda Ellsworth emphasizes the importance of sales in everyone's life, whether in a sales position or not. She describes sales as an art form and loves the analytics and closing rates involved.
Sales Skills [00:25:19] Belinda discusses the difference between men and women in sales and the importance of finding what the customer needs.
Importance of Sales [00:26:21] Stu and Belinda talk about the importance of sales in life and how it relates to working from your happy place.
Discipline and Scheduling [00:26:56] Belinda emphasizes the importance of work ethic, discipline, and scheduling systems to be successful.
Where to Find Belinda [00:27:49] Belinda shares where listeners can find her, including her podcast, website, and new subscription box.
Action Step: Finding Direction [00:28:58] Belinda suggests an action step for listeners to take in the next 24-48 hours to start finding direction in their life.
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