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Plan With Purpose
Learn how to set a vision and goals for your life. Then build a roadmap to go from the life you have to the life that you desire.
Find Your Freedom
Get a handle on your personal finances, pay off debt, and map out how (and when) you can leave your job.
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Learn what business coaching is and how to find and hire the right coach to help you and your business succeed.
Lifestyle Builders: The Book
Your life. Your business. Your way.
Most people have two lives: the one that they are living and the one that they want to live. Today, there is more opportunity than ever for anyone to create their ideal life through entrepreneurship. After overcoming the obstacles of building three businesses with one spouse still in a 9-5 job and working together as a married couple while raising two young kids, Tom and Ariana Sylvester have cracked the code and developed a framework on how to successfully do business and life—together. Tom and Ariana guide current and aspiring entrepreneurs through the major aspects of making it happen with a simple step-by-step process. Lifestyle Builders™ helps readers:
- Get clear on what their ideal life looks like
- Map out personal and business finances
- Organize and run their business to support their ideal life
- Understand theory through real-life stories
- Implement actionable steps immediately
Even for those who feel like they are too busy or seriously lack time and money, the Sylvesters’ guidance provides the inspiration and clarity to unlock the secrets of making their ideal life a reality and building a successful business.
Join the growing movement of Lifestyle Builders today!
Legal Doesn’t Have To Be Scary – Simple Steps To Protect Your Business with Sarah Kornblet Waldbuesser
Protecting your business legally can be overwhelming, but it is critical. Attorney Sarah Kornblet Waldbuesser discusses simple steps to protect your business
Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty w/ Mike Michaelowitz
Entrepreneurial poverty is something that isn’t often discussed but causes so many entrepreneurs to struggle. Mike Michaelowitz joins us to discuss how to eradicate it.
Headlocks & Hugs: Retirement for Entrepreneurs with Chris Hogan
Chris Hogan, a Dave Ramsey personality, joins us today From FinCon 2018 to discuss retirement, taking care of personal finances, entrepreneurship, family and much more.
Consultative Selling & Mastering LinkedIn with Mark Firth
How do you sell in a way that doesn’t come off like a used car salesman, but instead truly helps your potential client? Mark Firth joins us to discuss selling and specifically LinkedIn.
The Firefighter, The Online Marketer and Making Marriage Work with Amy & Hobie Porterfield
How do you make your marriage work when one of you is an entrepreneur, and the other is a firefighter? Special guests Amy & Hobie Porterfield join us to discuss
How to Create a Rock Solid Relationship with Stacey & Paul Martino
Having a rock solid relationship with your spouse is the foundation for not only a happy life, but a healthy business. Stacey & Paul Martino join us to discuss how to make it a reality.
Four Journeys, Challenges, and Lessons Learned: A Couples Roundup
After a month of KILLER interviews, we needed a good old roudup to tie up loose ends. Join us and 4 of our awesome couples for some neverbefore heard GOLD!
Love Logically and Go All In with Alex & Leila Hormozi
How do you make your love life work when you start your relationship as business partners? Alex & Leila Hormozi join us today to discuss how they made this work
When Two Become One, in Business & in Life with Alexi Panos & Preston Smiles
What does it look like when two people each have their own life and business, then fall in love and decide to partner in both life and business? Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles chat on this very topic.
Leveraging Your Thunder From Down Under with Jill & Josh Stanton
Prefer to listen to the audio? Click here. Episode Brief Description Your journey as a couples and as business owners requires deep work and leveraging your strengths. Jill & Josh Stanton from Screw the Nine to Five join us to discuss this journey Listen in to...
Speed Bumps, Pivots & Trip Jars with Melissa & Paul Pruitt
There are many speed bumps on the journey to success, especially when some look like mountains. Melissa & Paul Pruitt join us to discuss happiness and building their ideal life.
The Importance of Asking “How” with Vincent & Elizabeth Pugliese
How can you build the business you need for the life you crave? Guests Vincent & Elizabeth Pugliese discuss the importance of asking “how” when it comes to challenges
Family, Finances & Full-Time Entrepreneurship w/ Philip “PT” & Teresa Taylor
Managing your money in a smart way can make your life and business easier, especially when transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship. Philip “PT Money” & Teresa Taylor join us to discuss.
The Ups & Downs of the Entrepreneurial Journey w/ Mike & Katie Young
How do you navigate the entrepreneurial journey, including the highs and lows, while not letting your family fall apart? Mike and Katie Young join us to discuss.
Fun, Fabulous, and Fearless w/ Tyler McCall & Eric Campbell
Can you really enjoy the entrepreneurship journey, even when things get rough? Guests Tyler and Eric show us how to enjoy everything that occurs as you build your ideal life.
The Many Faces of Marriage & Business w/ Jason & Audrey Brown
What happens when you marry an entrepreneur? Jason and Audrey Brown join us to discuss the sacrifices required and lessons learned on their path to succeeding in life and business.
Entrepreneurial Inception: Generations of Business Owner Couples w/ Tony Banta & Suzanne Mattern
What happens when two children of entrepreneurs meet and decide to not only date, but also join forces in the business? Guests Tony Banta and Suzanne Mattern discuss this with us.
“The Guy Behind the Guy” w/ Andy & Nicole Hill
How do you get your spouse on board to pay off debt, start a business, and build your ideal lifestyle? Guests Andy & Nicole Hill discuss the journey of Money, Kids, and Marriage.
Flip Your Life, Not Your Marriage w/ Shane & Jocelyn Sams
What does it look like when you flip your life upside down and go against the grain? Shane & Jocelyn Sams of FlippedLifestyle are joining us to discuss.
Making Your Relationship “Legendary” w/ Danielle & Justin Williams
What does it take to make your marriage “legendary”? How does that change when you have a business? Those are the topics that we discussed with guests Danielle & Justin Williams
Thriving in Life, So You Can Make Your Money Matter w/ Cole & Sanja Hatter
How do you continue to thrive when you are married, run multiple businesses, and are raising amazing kids? Cole & Sanja Hatter sit down with us to jam on this very topic
How His Butt Saved Our Butts w/ Marley & Wayne Baird
What does it look like with an accident not only pushes your life forward, but allows both you and your spouse to leave your jobs? Special guests Marley and Wayne share their story.
Going Against the Status Quo in Lifestyle Entrepreneurship W/ April & Aaron Beach
What does it take to go against the status quo and become a lifestyle entrepreneur who lives with purpose? That’s exactly what we discuss on this episode with April & Aaron Beach.
Keeping Up With the Whirlwind W/ Rachel & Poul Pedersen
What does it take to not only build your business fast, but to do it while both you and your spouse leave their jobs and raise 3 kids? Let’s hear from Rachel & Poul Pedersen on this.
The Fast & Furious Family Life W/ Jay & Jessica Berube
It takes a lot of work to build a marriage, grow several successful businesses, and raise some amazing kids. We chat with guests Jay & Jessica Berube on this very topic.
Stop Chasing the Carrot & “Hack” Your Life! with Carey & Demir Bentley
Have you ever felt stuck on the corporate hamster wheel? Listen in on how guests Demir & Carey Bentley were there and decided to make a change and design their ideal life.
From Dream-Killer to Co-Conspirator: How This Couple Built Their Ideal Life W/ Armando & Christian Cruz
How do you create a successful business when your spouse isn’t on board and you are trying to raise 3 kids? Armando & Christian Cruz share their story and strategies.
50 Years of Love, Life & Business W/ Dan & Joanne Miller
What does it take to not only build a successful business, but also a successful like and marriage of 50 years? Dan Miller & his wife Joanne join us today to share their secrets.
Adding Your Partner in Life As Your Partner in Business with John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson
What happens when you are running a successful business and you invite your spouse to join? John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson share their experience as they partner on Entrepreneurs on Fire.
Building A Tribe That Buys w/ Jessica Lorimer
Many entrepreneurs struggle to build a loyal tribe that they can serve who will buy their products. In today’s episode, guest and sales expert Jessica Lorimer helps us understand how to do just that.
3 Guest Episodes That You Need To Listen To
We’ve had a lot of amazing guests on the show. In today’s episode, we select 3 of our favorite guest episodes and dive in a little deeper and discuss the key nuggets in them
Can I Be an Entrepreneur and Still Love My Job with Andy Hill
Do you have to quit your job to be an entrepreneur? Today we chat with guest Andy Hill about how and why he is building his side-business with no plans to quit his job.
Find Your Financial Freedom
Financial Freedom Financial Freedom. It's something that so many of us crave, yet it often seems so elusive. This guide will show you how to identify what financial freedom means to you and guide you through the various steps involved to achieve financial...
Hiring a Business Coach: The Dos and Don’ts To Maximize Your Investment
Hiring the right business coach can have a significant impact on your ability to grow your business and reach your goals. Learn what benefits you could receive from coaching, as well as what you should and should not do when you are evaluating and investing in a business coach.
Resources – Tools You Can Use
Resources Lions, and tigers, and tools, oh my! When it comes to software and technology, there is no shortage of tools available for you to spend your hard-earned money on. As a result, it can be easy to blow a lot of your profit by simply purchasing too many tools...
Lifestyle Plan With Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Ideal Lifestyle
Not happy with your current lifestyle? Ever wish you could build your ideal life for you and your family? Check out this free guide that will walk you through everything you need to define your ideal lifestyle and build a business to allow you to live that life.
5 “Hacks” to Learn & Implement Faster
Learning is great, but the most successful ones are those who learn and also implement what they learn. Discover 5 “hacks” to learn and implement faster.
Guest Expert – Jaclyn Mellone
Jaclyn Mellone is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to take the leap from business owner to brand so they can make a big impact and income. She is a mindset and marketing coach, speaker and co-hostess of the All Up In Your Lady Business podcast. She helps you...
Guest Expert – Shane & Jocelyn Sams
How two teachers living paycheck to paycheck started an online business, quit their jobs on the same day, made millions online and helped thousands of other families do the same! Find Shane & Jocelyn - Flipped Lifestyle Podcast Website: FlippedLifestyle.com...
Guest Expert – Helen Packham
Guest Expert – Dorothea Bozicolona-Volpe
Member Stories #16 – Amanda Appaigyei
What do you do when your business isn't what you thought it would be? You pivot! Tune in to hear how Amanda came to a tough decision, and ended up even better on the other side! Find Amanda - Website: TheKindredCreatives.com Instagram:...
Member Stories #15 – Nick & Wendy Pearson
Guest Expert – Rachel Pedersen
How Rachel "Mastered Relationships on Social Media", and then used that to not only build her OWN business, but is now educating Social Media Managers around the world on how to do it too! Find Rachel- Website: RachelPedersen.com FB Community: Become a Social Media...
Guest Experts – Danielle & Justin Williams
Not one, but TWO Entrepreneur Power Couples in the SAME ROOM, talking alllll about working with your spouse, and the journey from ordinary to legendary marriage. There's always one "idea" person, and the other who sets them straight. Which one are you? Find Danielle...
Member Stories #14 – Heather Clark
Member Story #13 – Megan LaFollett
Her journey of life, writing, 3 businesses & four kids. Megan helps others write their first book without getting stuck, then assists them in getting it edited and published as well! [bctt tweet="Forward movement will get you to your goal, no matter how slow. One...
Guest Expert – Rachel Miller
Rachel share her journey as a mom of 6 kids, her start as a blogger, and her growth into building & monetizing audiences (in the millions!!) and helping others do the same. Serial online entreprenuer and mom of six kids, Rachel began as a blogger and went on to...
Member Story #12- Bob Minhas
Dad, Husband, Entrepreneur. An open & honest story about ego, sacrifice & major growth.Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Bob - Website: EntrepreneurHouse.ca Facebook Group: Entrepreneur House
Member Story #11 – Ashley Grant
Guest Expert – Jessica Lorimer
Guest Expert Jessica Lorimer talks about some simple "Fast Cash Generation Techniques"Jessica is a Sales Coach and Leadership Expert who works with service based entrepreneurs to develop proven sales strategies to attract premium clients with ease so that...
Guest Expert – Tony Banta
Member Story #10 – Andrea Stephens
Guest Expert – Heather Gray
Member Story #9 – Nadja Sabalburo Williamson
Guest Expert – Christi Bender
How to Save Thousands of Dollars by not making common bookkeeping/recording mistakes. Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Christi: Website: ChristiBenderCPA.com
Member Story #8 – Brendan Alan Barrett
Who Needs All That Pesky Guilt, Anyway?!
I've struggled a LOT with guilt. I feel guilty that get to work from home, and Tom's still stuck in his 9-5. I feel guilty that we accumulated so much debt over the years and didn't have our shit together, that Tom HAS to be in his 9-5 still. I feel guilty that I'm a...
Member Story #7 – Emma Weatherall
Member Story #6 – Cathy Topping
Priorities, and Running Your Business with Twins! Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Cathy- Website: YourWebToolkit.com Facebook Community: Your Web Toolkit Community
Member Story #5 – Anna & Tim Cragin
Working Productively on Your Business, Even If You Only Have 2 Hours a Day! (With a Cameo from a special guest 😉 ) Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Anna: Website: Freeficiency.com
Member Story #4 – Claire Randall
From Counseling, to International Super Spy? Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Claire: Website: SpySquadHQ.com
Member Story #3 – Nathalie & Olivier Doremeiux
Moving Your Family Across the Ocean TWICE! Oh and Also Starting & Running a Business Together Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Nathalie & Olivier: Website: New Software Marketing Facebook Group: The Membership Experiment
Member Story #2 – Bobby Donohue
The Art of Audience Attraction, and Gymnastics Mindset Routines Show Notes Coming Soon! Find Bobby: Website: FuelBlue.com Facebook Group: Video for Business - The Art of Audience Attraction
Member Story #1 – Christine McAlister
How to Have a Life as an Entrepreneur with a Family **Note: Due to technical difficulties we were unable to do a side-by-side interview, but Christine was an amazing guest and agreed to do it via solo-live with me typing questions!! Show Notes coming soon! Find...
Hi There! Welcome to our blog
I'm Ariana, and I'll be your host for this official introduction post. You'll also see my other half - the love of my life, father of my children, crazy entrepreneur partner - Tom, around here sometimes. We've got an interesting deal going on here. You see, we're...
