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Dec 30, 2019
What a year! As 2019 comes to a close we spent some time reflecting on the best practices to increase your chances of massive success in 2020. Here are 5 crucial things to do in 2020. What else would you add?
 
  1. Stop self-rejecting
  2. Take more action
  3. Learn while doing
  4. Keep good energy
  5. Give yourself permission to be a beginner 
 
 
Question of the day:  What changes are you making in 2020 to boost your career? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Dec 23, 2019
The first step to building your side hustle is figuring out what you will offer the market. Today we explore two strategies to help you generate ideas and choose one or two areas to focus. 
 
Strategy 1
Make a list of skills or other things you can use to generate additional income. Separate them into three groups as follows:
 
  1. Things you can do/monetise right now
  2. Things you can improve or build, then monetise
  3. Things you can learn how to do 
 
Strategy 2
Look at what tasks and products people are already using to generate income. Browse gig websites like Fiverr and Upwork to see what people are paying for. You may consider joining the gig / freelance economy through these channels to get some experience, or launching your own distribution channel. 
 
Question of the day: What’s something you want to monetise? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Dec 16, 2019
Reflecting on the things that really made a positive difference this year, I realised that it kept coming back to the same theme: Overcome self-doubt and do things you never did before.
 
On this episode I share the back story how I ended up presenting my first career training webinar a in December 2019. 
 
Question of the day: What have you been talking yourself out of doing?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
 
Dec 9, 2019
Growing your career at faster than the average pace requires building relationships with decision makers. These people can be a catalyst to your progress and get you seats at tables that would otherwise be inaccessible. In this episode we provide you six practical tips for networking with high level executives. How do you get connected with powerful people? 
 
  1. Research their interests.
  2. Lead with value. Save time, make money, build a bridge. 
  3. Secretaries and personal assistants  are the gate keepers!
  4. Office parties and social events are prime time.
  5. BAM FAM - Book a meeting, From a meeting.
  6. Can I walk with you to your next meeting?
 
Question of the day: Which tip are you going apply first? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Dec 2, 2019
Today we continue the money conversation looking at the kinds of limiting beliefs you’ll need to shed to find success on the journey ahead. It’s a flashback to episode 61 that will set up some things are discussing over the next month. 
 
Special Announcement
 
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2PM EST I’ll be the guest presenter for the team at Whats Next! Join us for this free webinar and learn how to level up your career over the next two years. Click here for more info and to reserve your seat.  
 
 
Question of the day: What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about money? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Nov 25, 2019
The people you see winning aren’t necessarily better or smarter than you. However, they are producing more output. 
Hi, name is Dalan and as President of the Perfectionists and Overthinkers Association I’d like to welcome you to this meeting. 
 
Today we talk about reconfiguring your mind for success and getting unstuck.
 
Question of the day: What have you been second guessing yourself on lately?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Nov 18, 2019
Trying to figure out your entire life or career in one mouthful can be intimidating. Taking such a long view can also make you feel like you’re not making progress. Here’s a different approach.
 
Divide your career into seasons and episodes similar to a series on Netflix (a good one). What is the main movement you will make happen in the story during this season? What will we learn about the main character (you)? Is there a pivotal episode that will have everyone talking? 
 
 
Question of the day: What’s the big thing that you want to happen in the this season of your career?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Nov 11, 2019
Income augmentation sounds fun and exciting but it’s important to be sure you build these income streams the right way. In this episode we talk strategy. Learn what you need to think about before and during the construction of your empire.
 
These five tips are especially crucial if you plan to do this while maintaining your main job. Remember, you don’t need to quit your job to be an entrepreneur. In fact that steady base salary can free you from a load of pressure as you build the other income streams.
 
5 Tips for Building More Income Streams
 
  1. Cows aren’t always sexy. BCG growth matrix. 
  2. Resist the urge to start everything at the same time.
  3. Results are worth more than talking points. 
  4. Build smart and sustainable.
  5. Document processes and create systems. 
     
 
Question of the day: Which income building tip was your favourite?   (Comment below or on twitter)
 
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Nov 4, 2019
Today we dive into how you can start augmenting your income. Yes you could start a huge business, create a new game changing app or be the next Warren Buffet. That can happen eventually, but let’s say you want to start with an extra few thousand dollars each month, as in this month. 
 
Can you monetize something that you currently have or know? 
 
Freedom is earned in phases so let’s look at how you can take some smaller steps now to get the money momentum rolling.
 
 
 
Question of the day: What is one thing you have or know that can be monitized today?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
 
Oct 28, 2019
At some point in your career you may decided to leave your parents house or stop renting apartments. You want to buy a house. This is a big deal, and we want to make sure you are well-prepared to navigate the process.
 
At this point I’ve purchased homes in three countries, and been involved with the bank financing for numerous other homes, commercial properties and even private islands. Here are some potholes to avoid so you come out like a champ! 
 
  1. Take time and don’t rush the process.
  2. Get something manageable.
  3. This does not have to be your dream house.
  4. Understand the financing terms.
  5. Investigate the developers and warrantees.
  6. Run calculations on the purchase and cost of living.
  7. Take your time furnishing the house.
  8. Study the market and consider how long you plan to stay.
Question of the day: Which home buying tip did you find most useful? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Oct 21, 2019
It’s been 150 episodes. Whew! Hard to believe sometimes, looking back at the years. Today we reflect on some lessons learned, and share our focus for this next evolution. 
 
We are still giving you the essential advice you need to build a career that leads to more time, money, and freedom. Now we are about to lean in on this money thing so you can make career decisions based on what’s best, not what you can afford.
 
 
Question of the day: What questions do you have about money and personal finance?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Oct 14, 2019
Welcome to the final episode of season 1 in our Caribbean Wisdom Series. This season we are featuring brilliant minds from the British Virgin Islands. Today’s guest, Sachkia Barnes, brings hope and a path for those of you who may be in a job that you don’t love. Learn how to use freelancing as a way to gain more freedom and possibly transition into becoming a full entrepreneur.
 
Connect with Sachkia here:
www.sachkiabarnes.com
Twitter - @sachkiabarnes
Instagram - @sachkiabarnes
Facebook - /sachkiabarnes
LinkedIn - in/sachkiabarnes
 
Sponsor: DV GLOBAL MEDIA
Our sponsor for this series is DV Global Media. They are a premium audio production and marketing service providing professional voiceovers for film, radio, audiobooks, ads, custom messaging and much more. If you want to access the power of having experienced voiceover artists, musicians and business people with MBAs at your service contact the team at DV Global Media today.  
 
Question of the day: What valuable skill could you leverage or learn to start freelancing? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Oct 7, 2019
Welcome to season 1, episode 3 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series. This season we are featuring brilliant minds from the British Virgin Islands. Today’s guest, Micheal Thomas, brings a seasoned perspective from leading a family business that’s been growing for over 50 years. 
 
This episode is a master class on how to build a business that creates careers for other people. 
 
Mike shares his wisdom on: 
  • Navigating challenges.
  • Working with your spouse and family.
  • Networking and negotiating major financing deals with banks.
  • Building a corporate culture that makes employee stick around.
  • The big money sitting in so called blue collar jobs.
  • Riding a bicycle after 20 years and much more.
 
Guest's website: CTL Home Center ctlbvi.com
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Oct 3, 2019
This is Season 1, Episode 2 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series! During the coming weeks we will feature powerful interviews with some of the brightest minds in the British Virgin Islands.  
 
Today we feature Janette Brin, a marketing expert and creative mind behind the fashion and lifestyle brand Caribbean Posh. Hear the story of how she gained leadership roles without compromising her femininity, built a major brand, and overcame personal trauma all while balancing work, family and business. 
 
 
Follow Janette and Caribbean Posh here:
IG, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter @caribbeanposh
www.caribbeanposh.com
 
Sponsor: DV GLOBAL MEDIA
Our sponsor for this series is DV Global Media. They are a premium audio production and marketing service providing professional voiceovers for film, radio, audiobooks, ads, custom messaging. If you want to experience the power of having experienced voiceover artists, musicians and business people with MBAs at your service contact the team at DV Global Media today.  
 
 
 
Question of the day:What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had trying to build your career and a side hustle? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 23, 2019
This is the start of season 1 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series! During the next three weeks we will feature powerful interviews with some of the brightest minds in the British Virgin Islands.  
 
Today we feature Kristin Frazer and rising fashion mogul, Kristin Frazer of Trèfle Designs. Hear the story of how a young lady from a tiny island managed to overcome a $10,000 loss, build a brand, get noticed by Essence Magazine, and land her clothing on major celebrities including Chrisette Michele and Beyonce. 
 
Follow Kristin’s Work here:
Click here for a sneak preview of "Project X"
 
Sponsor: DV GLOBAL MEDIA 
 
Our sponsor for this series is DV Global Media. They are a premium audio production and marketing service providing professional voiceovers for film, radio, audiobooks, ads, custom messaging. If you want to experience the power of having experienced voiceover artists, musicians and business people with MBAs at your service contact the team at DV Global Media today.  
 
 
Question of the day: Which country should we visit next? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 19, 2019
Procrastination is usually step one in breeding a list of other problems like frustration and anxiety. Here’s a quick power tip on how to get unstuck and be on your way to productivity fast.
 
 
Question of the day: What do you think makes you procrastinate? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 16, 2019

When it comes to career building we often jump to salary negotiation, job hunting, making the right moves in the office and similar topics. But it’s hard to do your best work if your body and mind are unprepared to sustain high performance. To make sure you have right tools to get that fitness level up we invited an expert to break it down.

 

In this in depth interview JC talks about developing a career in the massive health and fitness industry and practical steps busy professionals like you can take everyday to prepare your body and mind to crush other challenges. We go into the facts behind popular diets like Keto, how to separate the fake and enthusiast fitness gurus on instagram from real experts, fasting and so much more.
 
Special offers: 
Book your Initial Fitness Assessment with JC Mr. Fitness today. 
Use promo code HALF to get half off.
 
Connect with JC:
Instagram - @jcmrfitness
Web - trisetfitness.com  
 
 
Question of the day: What your biggest fitness goal right now? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 9, 2019

When you start a new career is common to be curious about many areas and eager to be great, at everything. This energy if good, but you must know how to channel it properly. The spray and pray approach may satisfy your curiosity, but serious focus on one or two areas with yield faster results.

 

Learn more about the power of niche on this episode.
 
 
Question of the day:  What niche could you focus on for the next 3 years? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 5, 2019
Lately I’ve been thinking about the balance between credentials and results when it comes to growing a career or business. Which one matters more? 
 
Here’s where I’ve gotten so far with the debate. I’d be delighted to hear your take. 
 
 
Question of the day: Credentials or Results? Which one matters more?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Sep 2, 2019
Criticism can sting like a bee sometimes, but it’s a crucial ingredient to mastering any skill faster that the average person. People who excel learn how to process feedback without letting it demoralise or overly inflate their ego. Think of it like pruning a tree. Get rid of the dead branches so the best of you can thrive. 
 
More on the inside. 
 
 
Question of the day: What was the most useful criticism you ever received? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Aug 26, 2019
Your out of office profile, online and in the community can lend serious pre-selling weight to your next move. Before you even arrive at the negotiation table, build the image of yourself as an expert in a particular area.
 
Tune in for more on how to make this happen. 
 
Question of the day: What do you want to be known for most? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Aug 24, 2019
I’m fresh off the road recording interviews in the British Virgin Islands for season 1 of our Caribbean wisdom series. This a quick debrief from the trip as well an important less we all have to learn if the plan is get those dreams out of the clouds and make them reality. 
 
 
Question of the day: What have you been stuck on lately?
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Aug 19, 2019
What’s your super power? Yes, there’s a job you’ve been hired to do, but what about the skills you use to execute that hobby or side hustle. When your main career seems unrelated you can gain serious mileage by activating those “extra” talents. In this episode we discuss practical step for making this happen and how you can pitch the idea to your team. 
 
 
Question of the day: What’s your other skill? (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Aug 12, 2019
Before you upgrade to LinkedIn Premium listen to this!
 
If you’re on LinkedIn no doubt you’ve been taunted with upgrading to the elite “Premium” status for some extra perks. Last month I gave it a test run for 30 days to see if it’s worth the monthly investment and what would have to be true for you to really benefit from the features.
 
Tune in for a summary that will help you decide whether it’s the right move for you.
 
 
Question of the day: Have you used LinkedIn Premium and what would you say is the best feature?  (Comment below or on twitter)
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
Aug 8, 2019
You don’t need all the attention, just the right attention. In a digital world that has us conditioned to seek validation in likes and follows, I had a human reminder yesterday that consistent hard work in the pursuit of excellence get’s noticed by people who truly understand excellence. 
 
For now, remember, the right people are watching.
 
For more on that last point about not being ready, check out this video from one of my favourite creators, Roberto Blake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Dfsq0Lpxs
 
 
Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 
 
Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com
 
Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv
 
Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    
 
Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv
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