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The Planet Business Podcast

The Planet Business Podcast

By Michelle & Mars

Welcome to the Planet Business - the world's fastest growing digital business building podcast - for EVERYONE.

Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned biz-building veteran, we’re here to provide a space where anyone - and everyone - can succeed.

No matter what level you're at, you're about to discover easy-to-implement, simple methods that anyone - any gender, any race, any creed or color can use right now to create the business and life you want.

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A Masterclass in Effective Social Proof

The Planet Business PodcastJun 13, 2020

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How to Finally Get Your Book Written with Donna Kozik (Ep 32)

How to Finally Get Your Book Written with Donna Kozik (Ep 32)

Ever thought about writing your own book?  Today our special guest, Donna Kozik of Write & Publish a Book in a Weekend, dives into the frequently asked questions and challenges around getting your book written and out into the world!  Stop by http://theplanetbusiness.com/donna to get your free book planner.

Jul 11, 202026:04
A Masterclass in Effective Social Proof

A Masterclass in Effective Social Proof

What’s the one thing that’s been proven to increase your conversions by 74% (and more)? Tune in and let’s talk about how to collect social proof that works.

Jun 13, 202057:28
How to Deal with Haters #BeBulletproof

How to Deal with Haters #BeBulletproof

Got hate mail? Comments that are ruining your day or hurting your confidence? Yep, part of being visible online. Here's three ways we deal with the inevitable... let us know how YOU handle it - and if these tips are helpful for you, too.

Jun 08, 202010:40
How to Never Run Out of Great Content Ideas (and Stories)

How to Never Run Out of Great Content Ideas (and Stories)

Why are we holding two pairs of (kinda clean) tiny tennis shoes?  Hit play and find out... and how the heck that relates to always having content ideas!

May 29, 202014:50
How to Stand Out and Get Noticed on YouTube - with Special Guest Owen Video
May 24, 202017:49
Discovering Ancient Wisdom

Discovering Ancient Wisdom

Before you get all caught up in pop culture hype... what's the original source?  Here's our list - we suggest you make a list like this, too!

May 21, 202017:20
The Missing Link? How to Finally Achieve the Goals You Set

The Missing Link? How to Finally Achieve the Goals You Set

Why do some people achieve crazy levels of success and others feel like they're spinning their wheels?  Tune in and find out what the "missing link" is!  Get your journaling page here: http://theplanetbusiness.com/missinglink

May 19, 202021:03
3 Secrets of Successful Organic Lead Generation with Social Media - Special Guest Cat Stancik

3 Secrets of Successful Organic Lead Generation with Social Media - Special Guest Cat Stancik

Hit play and tune in as we chat about organic lead generation using social media and smart content marketing strategies.  Get your gift here: http://theplanetbusiness.com/actionincubator

May 17, 202037:03
How to Say No... Nicely (and still make money?!)

How to Say No... Nicely (and still make money?!)

Struggling with how (and when) to say no to potential work projects?  Do you feel guilty turning people away?  Wish you could say "No" and still make money?  This episode is for you!

May 05, 202016:06
The Bionic Event? with Special Guest Sherrie Sokolowski (Ep 19)

The Bionic Event? with Special Guest Sherrie Sokolowski (Ep 19)

What's next for the event industry?  Should you be planning an event for this fall?  What's the smartest move with current events?  Find out in this  interview with industry leader and event strategist Sherrie Sokolowski.  Get your free report from Sherrie at http://theplanetbusiness.com/bionicevent

May 03, 202026:00
How Will YOU Come Out of Quarantine? (Ep 18)

How Will YOU Come Out of Quarantine? (Ep 18)

Hey!  Who's ever struggled with priorities and what to say yes and no to?  Leave a comment and let us know...  In this video we share a specific way to prioritize your "yesses" and "nos"...

Apr 30, 202009:23
How to Create a 10-Minute Content Marketing Plan for Your Business (Ep 17)

How to Create a 10-Minute Content Marketing Plan for Your Business (Ep 17)

Overwhelmed by the thought of "content marketing" or not sure where to begin?  Try this!  

You can create a content marketing plan in just a few minutes with our free spreadsheet.  Get your free spreadsheet here: https://virago.kartra.com/page/10MinPlan  

And be sure to subscribe to the Planet Business YouTube channel for more tips, tactics and tutorials to help you have fun while you build your business.

Apr 28, 202011:15
Be Confident on Live Video So You Can Attract Ideal Clients - Special Guest Molly Mahoney (Ep 16)

Be Confident on Live Video So You Can Attract Ideal Clients - Special Guest Molly Mahoney (Ep 16)

This week we invited Molly Mahoney on for our Sage Sessions Sunday series... and she shares how you can get confident on video and use FB Live, YouTube and more to attract your ideal clients.  Be sure to stop by http://molly.live/planet to get access to a whole bunch of goodies!  


And, if you don't know Molly yet... you should.  Molly Mahoney (known as The Prepared Performer) is a digital growth strategist who specializes in creating authentic Facebook video content and leveraging Messenger bot marketing to skyrocket client sales. After creating a video that reached one million people organically, she developed her signature “Go Live And Monetize” method. It combines her social media expertise, talent for scaling one-on-one relationships, and twenty years of performance experience on stages from New York to Las Vegas.

Apr 26, 202035:17
A Simple Way to Dream Bigger for Your Business (Ep 15)
Apr 23, 202009:58
When You Don't Feel Supported - Remember This (Ep 14)
Apr 21, 202017:15
Hustling, Dreaming and Monetizing... Behind the Success with Joe Fier and Matt Wolfe (Ep 13)
Apr 20, 202040:23
Take Back Financial Control (Ep 12)
Apr 10, 202013:07
Easy Ways to Get Paid Virtually (Ep 11)
Apr 07, 202016:56
Coronavirus: Turning Lemmings to Lemonade (Ep 10)

Coronavirus: Turning Lemmings to Lemonade (Ep 10)

Oh no, not another podcast episode about the coronavirus... we hear you.  In this episode we dive into the OPPORTUNITIES that are waiting for you in the midst of the chaos.  

We also get really honest on our thoughts about all these "we're washing our hands" emails - as well as a few gems you might want to take some inspiration from.

Let us know what you think of this one!

Mar 16, 202022:31
How to Surround Yourself with 5 People Who are as Successful As You Want to Be (Ep 09)

How to Surround Yourself with 5 People Who are as Successful As You Want to Be (Ep 09)

We've all heard the famous quote from Jim Rohn, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with."  So how exactly do you work your way into the circles you want to be in and surround yourself with those people?  In this episode we share what's worked for us and what we continue to do to surround ourselves with people who challenge us to do better, to strive for higher levels of success and to continue to evolve.

Mar 13, 202027:38
Should You "Fake it Till You Make It"? (Ep 08)

Should You "Fake it Till You Make It"? (Ep 08)

Have you been told you've got to "fake it till you make it" in business?  Is that really the only option?  Or is there a different approach that's both more authentic and less likely to crash and burn... tune in and see what we think!

Mar 13, 202024:52
It's Big Tech vs. You - Will Your Business Survive 2020? (Ep 07)

It's Big Tech vs. You - Will Your Business Survive 2020? (Ep 07)

In this episode, we chat with Internet Business pioneer Rich Schefren about the current state of online business.  

From what big tech is doing that's hurting small business (Google "zero-click" searches we're looking at you) to what you can do to leverage AI and data in your favor... don't miss this episode.

Plus, we answer listener questions!

Feb 17, 202041:24
Minor Tyrants - Part 2 (Ep 06)

Minor Tyrants - Part 2 (Ep 06)

How one entrepreneurial adventure ended in detention for Michelle... and important lessons about moral codes for Mars.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

  • Rejection Proof - https://amzn.to/37jifrb

Leave a comment and share your early entrepreneurial stories with us!

Dec 30, 201921:07
Minor Tyrants... And, We Aren't "Cut Out" for Business--Are You? (Ep 05)

Minor Tyrants... And, We Aren't "Cut Out" for Business--Are You? (Ep 05)

Are you an accidental entrepreneur? An intentional one? Are you really "cut out" for business?
Click play and we'll tell you what actually matters in business success (one word).
Plus, why Mars was called "Baby Clown" and how his 7th grade teacher unintentionally inspired him to start a business.
We also talk about minor tyrants, women in business, a bunch of un-PC stuff, and butterflies.
Dec 18, 201924:02
Thinking Putty and the Art of Focus (Ep 04)

Thinking Putty and the Art of Focus (Ep 04)

This episode is an example of how NOT to focus, combined with some strategies and tactics to help you focus.

Things we talked about:

And Patty Farmer if you're listening, thank you for the social media content creator award... It's clearly the prettiest one on my desk, even covered in silly putty that looks suspiciously like Groot.

Nov 09, 201929:32
The 2020 Trends You Should Be Watching For (Ep 03)
Nov 07, 201919:08
Finding the Confidence to Pitch Bigger Offers to Bigger Players (Ep 02)

Finding the Confidence to Pitch Bigger Offers to Bigger Players (Ep 02)

You're probably selling to the wrong people.  Here's how (and why) you've got to fix it.

In this episode, there's a quacking duck (blame Mars) and some morbid metaphors (blame Michelle).

But really there's a behind the curtain look at how to find the confidence to play at a higher level in your business.

Oct 30, 201921:54
How to Get More Visibility - If that's Really What You Need... (Ep 01)

How to Get More Visibility - If that's Really What You Need... (Ep 01)

We get asked this question more than almost anything else... "How do I get more visibility?"

Find out what we respond with, it won't be what you think.  And Mars is nicer than Michelle is.  We're not sure how that happened.

But we promise - this episode will shift your thinking in a good way and give you some solid action steps to identify the real goal and next step you actually want to focus on.

Oct 30, 201923:04
Welcome to the Planet Business Podcast (Ep 00)

Welcome to the Planet Business Podcast (Ep 00)

Welcome to the Planet Business Podcast!  This is Episode 0.

Mars and Michelle discuss why this podcast should exist, in a world with a million podcasts.  And why they think you might just wanna tune in.

May 12, 201917:59