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Is Build Without Burnout Academy right for you? Jan 22, 2019

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Hi friend! A quick little bonusode/promosode to announce our newest program: Build Without Burnout Academy.

We've created a guided 6-month program that helps client-based business owners transition into selling digital products—without burning out in the process. Build Without Burnout Academy is included in our Wandering Aimfully Membership and our goal for you is in six months you’ll have:

Optimized your client business for more profitability
Built an audience and designed a content creation plan that works for you
Finally created and launched your digital product

There's a lot more to this program, including a few things that go against the grain of normal online programs (like the fact we have built-in "ketchup weeks"!) Learn more by listening to this short episode or go to join.wanderingaimfully.com

Why and when you should make a business pivot Jan 20, 2019

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Is your current business not quite serving you? Making a business pivot can look like many things:

Switching from one type of business to another
Scrapping all your current offerings and changing it up to something else
Getting rid of a bunch of features and try a slew of new ones
Or quitting a business completely! (which you shouldn't feel bad about!)

We go through all these different types of business pivots and share stories from our various business ventures since 2007.

We've had our fair share of business transitions and believe it's 100% okay to make a change but it can be hard to know when and how. Hopefully, our experience and advice in this episode will help you if you 're in a position where you want to make a change!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Launching this week (Jan 21-28) is our brand new 6-month program Build Without Burnout Academy. If you're looking to pivot your client business into digital products you're going to love our new guided program. Learn more at join.wanderingaimfully.com

Our unique wedding and our unconventional thoughts on marriage Jan 13, 2019

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A few years ago we found ourselves at an impasse: Caroline had one idea of what she wanted for our wedding and Jason had a completely different idea. While we were both 100% committed to each other and our relationship, we also found that the topic of being married was different for both of us.

How did we get on the same page when it came to our wedding?
What did we do for an engagement (hint: you'll never guess!)?
Why do we think the idea of marriage may not be for everyone?

In this episode, we break down how we went from looking at a wedding from two separate perspectives and eventually landing on our own dream unique celebration (on a cliff, drinking tequila and eating donuts - no joke!)

We also share some thoughts related to relationships in general, which may help you if you're in a committed relationship and feel like you and your significant other aren't on the same page with what to do next.

Want to learn more about Wandering Aimfully? Head to wanderingaimfully.com and get our weekly email newsletter about living the life you want. And, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the show!

The things we wish we'd known when we started our businesses Jan 06, 2019

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Whether you're starting a business or you've been on your own entrepreneurial journal for over a decade like we have, we've got some lessons learned and tips for you in this episode!

When was the last time you set out to plant seeds for your business? No, not actual seeds, but tasks and to-do items that may not bear fruit for many months? This can seem difficult if you're trying hard to generate revenue right now, but it's an important way to shift your thinking to play the long-game with your biz.

We also discuss how to use an "experimenter's mindset" with your business and practical next steps. So much of our positive progress and growth has come from putting our ideas and assumptions to the test (and not counting ideas out before giving them a chance!)

And we chat about comparison traps, dealing with feelings of overwhelm, and focusing on taking imperfect action. Lots of goodies for you this week!

QUESTION FOR YOU: What seeds are you planting for your business this year?

How to plan for your dream trip and our 2019 travel plans Dec 31, 2018

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Taking that dream travel trip doesn't happen out of the blue. With enough planning and forward-thinking, your dream trip can be a reality with just a few simple steps we share in this week's WAIM Show episode.

Some of our favorite recent trips:

Tahiti (overwater bungalows!)
Iceland (all the waterfalls and crazy Instagram-worthy terrains)
Italy (pizza, pasta, need we say more?)
Tulum (amazing beaches and food)

While those big destinations are awesome, we also had a great time in British Columbia, Joshua Tree, and small towns throughout the US on various road trips!

Travel is a source of inspiration and motivation for us. If we need to recharge our creative batteries we look for a new place to visit and do it on our own terms (read: no hostels... haha). We hope this episode helps you plan a dream travel trip or just inspires you to take a weekend getaway.

QUESTION FOR YOU: What dream travel destination is on your list?

Which one of us has had more one-night stands? (WAIM After Dark #2) Dec 24, 2018

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This is our second "After Dark" episode of Wandering Aimfully: The Show. What happens after a healthy pour of rose and tequila? What kind of random questions did we find from the game Open Up? Which one of us has had more one-night stands??

Find the answers to those questions and more in our second installment of Wandering Aimfully, After Dark!

If you huddled around a fire of your own (virtual fireplace, or not), poured yourself a drink of any kind, and listened to our soothing/semi-inebriated voices, let us know :)

Our 2018 Year End Review (and 2019 Preview) Dec 16, 2018

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For the past few years we've written individual "Year End Reviews" but since we combined forces with Wandering Aimfully in 2018, you now get ONE review to rule them all!

In this review we go over: What went well in 2018. What sucked about 2018. What surprised us about 2018. What we're planning for 2019. And finally, a word to help us frame 2019 (a mantra, if you will).

We find these reviews are great for looking back on all we've accomplished, appreciating the ups, learning from the downs, and continuing to try to grow and get better each year.

QUESTION FOR YOU: Do you write a Year End Review? We'd love to read it! Feel free to check our format for our review at wanderingaimfully.com/015 and send us your review.

The power of constraints and limitations Dec 10, 2018

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We've come to realize that constraints and limitations don't have to be bad things. In fact, we use them to our advantage often!

One of the most important parts of owning your own business is knowing how to avoid perfection and how to focus on completion. Over and over again we've seen the value in limiting how much time (or how many resources) we can use to get things done. And on the flip side, we've also used constraints to control how much we work so we can try to keep a nice balance between work and life.

QUESTION FOR YOU: What constraint or limitation has helped you accomplish something recently?

Authenticity isn't just a buzzword Dec 03, 2018

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Being authentic isn't just a tactic or strategy, it's the core of who you are as a person (and how you should run your business).

The word "authenticity" can be a bit buzzword-y these days but if lots of people are talking about being more true to who they are, we're all for that! The key though is to not use authenticity in a fake way or an unethical way.

We hope you walk away from this episode with a few ways to think about adding more authenticity to your business. We also hope you give yourself permission to show up as yourself, no matter how uncomfortable it can feel at times.

QUESTION FOR YOU: What do you think your "black sheep" qualities are? What are you proud of about yourself/your business that sets you apart?

Is minimalism right for you? Nov 25, 2018

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Becoming minimalists has had such a profound impact on our lives. It's not just about owning fewer things, it's about being more aware of how you live and what you let into your life.

In this week's episode, we share our journey through minimalism, how it's made us happier people, and how we use the phrase "does this thing bring me value?"

Starting with minimalism was as simple as spending one day in our closet and getting rid of things we were holding onto just in case. After that, we embraced applying minimalism to our businesses and found the flavor of minimalism that worked best for us!

QUESTION FOR YOU: Ready to feel a weight lifted off your shoulders? Even if you aren't ready to become a minimalist, go through everything in your closet this weekend and donate anything you haven't worn in 6-12 months :)

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