Lifework With Dave Krock And Meagan Francis

Could that great idea you have today turn into a multi-million dollar acquisition deal in just 13 years? Julie Cole, co-founder and VP of Mabel’s Labels – the company that makes cute, unique and durable labels for “stuff kids lose” – would never have guessed how quickly her company would grow when she and three family members started […] The post From Basement Workshop To $12M Sale: Interview with Julie Cole – LifeWork Episode 4.4 appeared first on Life, Listened.

For service providers and creative entrepreneurs – artists, authors, and online personalities, for example – scaling up can seem impossibly complicated. How do you build a business that’s more than “just you” when you ARE the product? In episode 4.3 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling a “personality-based” business by creating a […] The post Scaling Up When You ARE Your Business: LifeWork Episode 4.3 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What do some of the smartest minds in business have to say about scaling up? In episode 4.2 of LifeWork, Dave shares some of his favorite books and links to help you learn what you need to know to grow your business. Show notes and resources: Scaling Up – How A Few Companies Make it […] The post Resources To Help You Scale Your Business: LifeWork Episode 4.2 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What does it take to grow your business and take it to a new place? In episode 4.1 of LifeWork, Meagan and Dave introduce this week’s topic, scaling up, and discuss how to plan for growth and scale whether it’s day 1 – or day 1001 – of your business. Discussion Notes: Overview of week 4’s episodes […] The post Scaling Up And Growing Your Business: LifeWork Episode 4.1 appeared first on Life, Listened.

From time-saving apps to the Internet, technology affords us so much opportunity…if we can just learn to harness it in positive ways. In Episode 3.5 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss the apps and sites that help them run better businesses, live more fulfilling lives, and do what matters. Show Topics and Notes: Dave shares […] The post Using Technology For Good: LifeWork Episode 3.5 appeared first on Life, Listened.

How can technology enhance the human experience? That’s what Dave and Meagan discuss today with entrepreneur, speaker author, and Inc. blogger Damon Brown. Show Notes & Links: Damon’s website  The story of Damon’s app, Cuddlr, and its acquisition. Follow Damon on Twitter Damon’s Sane Success column on Inc.com The post The Human Side of Technology with Damon Brown: LifeWork Episode 3.4 appeared first on Life, Listened.

We hear a lot about the negative aspects of technology and social media, but what about the ways tech can help us build stronger businesses and more fulfilling lives? In episode 3.3 of the LifeWork Podcast, Dave and Meagan discusses the positive impact of technology on business, and how it’s allowed them to create life-changing – and career-changing – connections. Discussion […] The post The Relationship-Building Power of Technology: LifeWork Episode 3.3 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Ping! That’s the (figurative) sound of the dopamine hit you get whenever you get a notification that a new message is waiting for you. So how do you control the influx of input and tame your technology? In episode 3.2 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss how to manage and tame the technology in our […] The post Taming Tech & Using Technology to Improve Our Lives: LifeWork Episode 3.2 appeared first on Life, Listened.

We love technology! But do we sometimes love it too much? This week on LifeWork we’ll be discussing the intersection between tech and human connection and the best (and worst) aspects that technology can bring to our lives. Today we ask the question: How do you glean the good in social media without letting it take […] The post Keeping Social Media Under Control: LifeWork Episode 3.1 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Do you treat your weekends as an afterthought? Getting more intentional about the way you use those 60 hours (yes, 60 hours!) can set you up for a more successful business and a more fulfilling personal life. Inspired by our discussion with Laura Vanderkam, Dave and Meagan discuss how to make the most of those weekend […] The post Seize Your Weekend Time (60 Hours of Opportunity): LifeWork Episode 2.5 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Are we really as busy as we believe? And can getting real about the way we spend our time allow us to make better choices about how to use those precious minutes and hours instead of defaulting to mindless web surfing or unproductive “work” habits? In episode 2.4 of LifeWork, author and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam […] The post How The Most Successful People Use Their Time: Interview with Laura Vanderkam, LifeWork Episode 2.4 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Are morning people really more successful than night owls, or is the distinction just a myth? Can night owls “re-train” themselves to have early-bird tendencies? And how can morning and evening routines help you set boundaries around work and play time so you can accomplish your goals? In episode 2.3 of LifeWork, Dave and Meagan discuss routines, their own early bird vs. […] The post Early Birds Vs. Night Owls: Does It Matter? Plus, Daily Routines: LifeWork Episode 2.3 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What are the best techniques and tactics to manage your to-do list? Today Dave and Meagan offer tools and tips to help you make the best use of your time, be more productive, and do the things that move your business forward and enrich your life. Show Notes & Links: Discussion Points:  Nightly to-do lists (and how […] The post The Best Time-Management And Productivity Tools: LifeWork Episode 2.2 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What’s the best way to manage your time to make room for work, creativity, family, friends, and everything else that makes up a full and rich life? “Time” is this week’s theme at LifeWork, and over the next five days Dave and Meagan will be discussing everything from creating an effective morning routine to creating systems that […] The post Time: How To Manage It, Harness It, And Use It Wisely: LifeWork Episode 2.1 appeared first on Life, Listened.

What do you do when your business (or life) needs a change? In this episode Dave and Meagan discuss pivots – that crucial moment when you decide to switch things up, try something new, cut something loose that doesn’t serve you anymore, or maybe head down a completely different path. We also recap the very first week’s […] The post Pivoting, Pruning, And Focusing On What Matters: LifeWork Episode 1.5 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Today we talk to Fox & Friends news anchor, real estate investor, podcaster and public speaker Clayton Morris what his journey on the road to success has taught him about authenticity, breakthroughs, focus, and financial freedom. Find out how pivots can be both life-changing and career-changing, what Clayton learned from creating a prototype for the perfect […] The post Being Authentic and Finding Your “Why” with Clayton Morris: LifeWork Episode 1.4 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Everyone loves the idea of making money without working for it, but is that what passive income actually means? And whatever it is, how can an entrepreneur – particularly one that isn’t independently wealthy and is still working hard to build a business – cash in on the idea? In episode 1.3 we define what “passive […] The post What is “Passive Income,” And How Do I Get Some Of That? LifeWork Episode 1.3 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Dave shares why the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not! had such a life-changing affect on him, and why the principles he discovered in the book have shaped his approach to money, business, and life ever since.   Show Notes […] The post How Rich Dad, Poor Dad Changed My Life: LifeWork Episode 1.2 appeared first on Life, Listened.

Welcome to the first official episode of LifeWork! We're so excited you've decided to spend part of your workday-slash-free time with us, and hope you'll tune in every day, Monday through Friday, as we guide you through a weekly theme related to life and business with daily episodes packed with insight, ideas, and inspiration, as well as weekly interviews with entrepreneurs who've learned to successfully build a life and a business at the same time. The post Why Are We Doing This, Anyway? LifeWork Episode 1.1 appeared first on Life, Listened.

In this bonus episode of the LifeWork podcast, Meagan interviews Dave Krock – entrepreneur and 1/2 of the LifeWork show.  Find out more about the literal “U-Turn” that made a huge change in Dave’s life and approach to business, as well as some of the books, personalities, and ideas that have shaped his career since. Show […] The post LifeWork Bonus Episode: Meet Dave Krock appeared first on Life, Listened.