In this week's episode, I'm joined by Ann McKitrick.

Ann is the Founder of Nurtured Noggins and Texas Child Care Training.


In this episode, she shares her thoughts on how parents can set goals - to become better parents; what prompted her entrepreneurial journey in the first place; and why the power of community can never be dulled.

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Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Bigis now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week&apos;s episode, I&apos;m joined by <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-mckitrick-5aa6592a/'>Ann McKitrick</a>.Ann is the Founder of Nurtured Noggins and Texas Child Care Training. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on how parents can set goals - to become better parents; what prompted her entrepreneurial journey in the first place; and why the power of community can never be dulled.________________________________________________________________________Ann McKitrick can be found here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nurturednoggins/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://www.facebook.com/nurturednoggins/'>Facebook</a><a href='https://nurturednoggins.com/'>Website</a>________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here: Website: <a href='http://dougbennett.co.uk/'>http://dougbennett.co.uk/ </a> Email: <a href='mailto:doug@dougbennett.co.uk'>doug@dougbennett.co.uk </a> LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/</a> Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug'>https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug</a>Facebook Wealth Tribe: <a href='https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/'>https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/</a> Download Your &quot;Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom&quot; Here: <a href='https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success'>https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success</a> BOOKS:<ul><li><a href='https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z'>Goals Do Come True</a> is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z'>https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/dp/B09MYXXS88/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=think+simple+win+big&amp;qid=1641384731&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=think+simple+wi%2Cstripbooks%2C68&amp;sr=1-1'>Think Simple, Win Big</a> is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/dp/B09MYXXS88/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=think+simple+win+big&amp;qid=1641384731&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=think+simple+wi%2Cstripbooks%2C68&amp;sr=1-1'>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/</a></li></ul>Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to Goals Do Come True with Doug Bennett, bestselling author, lifestyle financial planner, and international speaker.

Each week, Doug will share insights with you from inspiring guests who have already achieved their work-optional dreams. You’ll get a ringside seat into real stories of people who have overcome bankruptcy, built and sold successful businesses, and are now living life on their own terms WITHOUT ever worrying about their finances.

By the end of this journey, you’ll be one step closer to unlocking The Work Optional Lifestyle Financial Plan® – a toolkit of all the unique systems and processes you need to craft a lifestyle where work is truly optional.



So, if you’re ready to embrace financial freedom, retire early, and do it without constantly pinching pennies, stay tuned for exciting new episodes released every Wednesday.

Welcome to Goals Do Come True with Doug Bennett, bestselling author, lifestyle financial planner, and international speaker.
Each week, Doug will share insights with you from inspiring guests who have already achieved their work-optional dreams. You’ll get a ringside seat into real stories of people who have overcome bankruptcy, built and sold successful businesses, and are now living life on their own terms WITHOUT ever worrying about their finances.
By the end of this journey, you’ll be one step closer to unlocking The Work Optional Lifestyle Financial Plan® – a toolkit of all the unique systems and processes you need to craft a lifestyle where work is truly optional. 
So, if you’re ready to embrace financial freedom, retire early, and do it without constantly pinching pennies, stay tuned for exciting new episodes released every Wednesday.

Goals DO Come True with Doug Bennett

S2E12: Balancing Young Children with an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle with Ann McKitrick

Doug Bennett interviews integrative healing practitioner Sandie Gascon. Sandie shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic illness through natural healing methods. She emphasizes the importance of reducing toxins, eating real food, and supporting the body's systems for optimal health, energy and productivity. Sandie also discusses her ambitious goals, including giving a TEDx talk, and provides valuable tips for setting achievable goals

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Reducing toxins in your environment, food, and products is a key first step to supporting your health naturally
Start making dietary changes gradually, one meal at a time, focusing on real, unprocessed foods
Sandie offers an affordable Level 1 course teaching how to heal yourself naturally using functional medicine labs
Healing your body enables you to have the energy, focus and motivation to pursue your goals and passions
Set goals big enough to motivate you to take action, but not so overwhelmingly big that they paralyse you
The journey and growth is more important than achieving the exact end result you envisioned with your goal
Your body is your most important bank account - make deposits of nourishing food, joy and stress reduction
Focus on getting as healthy as possible so you can fully enjoy the goals and abundance you create



BEST MOMENTS

"People are out there doing it. You just have to start working on it. And I recommend people make one, one change at a time."

"The real key with the goal is the motivation to start taking action. And then when you take action, even if you're failing or you're not doing it, what, what you wanted to happen, you're still moving forward."

"Instead, focus on the fact that that goal, I know, right? That goal drove you to make those changes and now you have tools."

"When you fail, that's teaching you something, it's teaching you what not to do next. And that's equally, equally valuable."

"Your body is the most important bank account that you have. It really is a bank account and you need to stop making withdrawals, lowering your toxin burden, lowering your stress burden."



EPISODE RESOURCES



Sandie Gascon



VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/

Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug

Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/

Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:

https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success

BOOKS:

Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z

Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Doug Bennett interviews integrative healing practitioner Sandie Gascon. Sandie shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic illness through natural healing methods. She emphasizes the importance of reducing toxins, eating real food, and supporting the body's systems for optimal health, energy and productivity. Sandie also discusses her ambitious goals, including giving a TEDx talk, and provides valuable tips for setting achievable goals
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Reducing toxins in your environment, food, and products is a key first step to supporting your health naturally</li>
<li>Start making dietary changes gradually, one meal at a time, focusing on real, unprocessed foods</li>
<li>Sandie offers an affordable Level 1 course teaching how to heal yourself naturally using functional medicine labs</li>
<li>Healing your body enables you to have the energy, focus and motivation to pursue your goals and passions</li>
<li>Set goals big enough to motivate you to take action, but not so overwhelmingly big that they paralyse you</li>
<li>The journey and growth is more important than achieving the exact end result you envisioned with your goal</li>
<li>Your body is your most important bank account - make deposits of nourishing food, joy and stress reduction</li>
<li>Focus on getting as healthy as possible so you can fully enjoy the goals and abundance you create</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS 
"People are out there doing it. You just have to start working on it. And I recommend people make one, one change at a time." 
"The real key with the goal is the motivation to start taking action. And then when you take action, even if you're failing or you're not doing it, what, what you wanted to happen, you're still moving forward." 
"Instead, focus on the fact that that goal, I know, right? That goal drove you to make those changes and now you have tools."
"When you fail, that's teaching you something, it's teaching you what not to do next. And that's equally, equally valuable."
"Your body is the most important bank account that you have. It really is a bank account and you need to stop making withdrawals, lowering your toxin burden, lowering your stress burden."
 
EPISODE RESOURCES
 
Sandie Gascon
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: <a href="http://dougbennett.co.uk/">http://dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:doug@dougbennett.co.uk">doug@dougbennett.co.uk</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug">https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug</a>
Facebook Wealth Tribe: <a href="https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/">https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
<a href="https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success">https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success</a>
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z">https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z</a>
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/</a>
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Heal Your Body, Supercharge Your Goals:  Sandie Gascon Integrative Healing Expert

Doug Bennett interviews Toby Burns, the founder of The Silent Disco Company. Toby shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the secrets behind his thriving 10-year-old business and the importance of setting goals. From managing cash flow to building a strong team, Toby offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasising the power of innovation, customer service, and celebrating life's special moments.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Setting an end goal for your business is crucial, even if you don't intend to sell it, as it helps you reverse engineer the steps needed to reach that goal.
Continuously innovate and improve your products and services by at least 10% each year to stay ahead of the competition and build a sustainable business.
Surround yourself with talented people who are better than you in their respective fields to create a valuable company and foster personal growth.
Manage cash flow effectively by seeking advice from experienced entrepreneurs rather than relying solely on accountants.
Share information and journey with your team, including successes and challenges, to create a strong company culture and keep everyone motivated.
Invest profits wisely, such as in property or back into the business, to ensure long-term security and growth.
Maintain a healthy work-life balance by nurturing relationships with family and friends and prioritising happiness alongside business success.
Celebrate life's special moments and create lasting memories through events, as it is the key to a fulfilling life.



BEST MOMENTS

"I think goals, it's so important for a business owner and the main goal that I tell other business owners as well is having a goal of what the end in mind is. I think that's so important that there's an end goal that you can reverse engineer backwards in order to reach that."

"I want to be the least successful person in the room because I do believe that you become the average of the five people that you surround yourself with." 

"Our vision as a business is creating memories through celebrations. Everyone has a party, everyone celebrates, there's some horrible things going on in the world right now. different wars, a new government potentially, you know, there's a lot of uncertainty. And I just think that parties, one Brits love a party, but you create so many memories through a celebration and that's our vision." 

 "I think happiness and family, like you don't know whether you've got six minutes left or, you know, 60 years left. So I think you do have to, you know, be satisfied with what you're doing."

EPISODE RESOURCES

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/

Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug

Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/

Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:

https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success

BOOKS:

Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z

Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Doug Bennett interviews Toby Burns, the founder of The Silent Disco Company. Toby shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the secrets behind his thriving 10-year-old business and the importance of setting goals. From managing cash flow to building a strong team, Toby offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasising the power of innovation, customer service, and celebrating life's special moments.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Setting an end goal for your business is crucial, even if you don't intend to sell it, as it helps you reverse engineer the steps needed to reach that goal.</li>
<li>Continuously innovate and improve your products and services by at least 10% each year to stay ahead of the competition and build a sustainable business.</li>
<li>Surround yourself with talented people who are better than you in their respective fields to create a valuable company and foster personal growth.</li>
<li>Manage cash flow effectively by seeking advice from experienced entrepreneurs rather than relying solely on accountants.</li>
<li>Share information and journey with your team, including successes and challenges, to create a strong company culture and keep everyone motivated.</li>
<li>Invest profits wisely, such as in property or back into the business, to ensure long-term security and growth.</li>
<li>Maintain a healthy work-life balance by nurturing relationships with family and friends and prioritising happiness alongside business success.</li>
<li>Celebrate life's special moments and create lasting memories through events, as it is the key to a fulfilling life.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS 
"I think goals, it's so important for a business owner and the main goal that I tell other business owners as well is having a goal of what the end in mind is. I think that's so important that there's an end goal that you can reverse engineer backwards in order to reach that."
"I want to be the least successful person in the room because I do believe that you become the average of the five people that you surround yourself with." 
"Our vision as a business is creating memories through celebrations. Everyone has a party, everyone celebrates, there's some horrible things going on in the world right now. different wars, a new government potentially, you know, there's a lot of uncertainty. And I just think that parties, one Brits love a party, but you create so many memories through a celebration and that's our vision." 
 "I think happiness and family, like you don't know whether you've got six minutes left or, you know, 60 years left. So I think you do have to, you know, be satisfied with what you're doing."
EPISODE RESOURCES
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: <a href="http://dougbennett.co.uk/">http://dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:doug@dougbennett.co.uk">doug@dougbennett.co.uk</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug">https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug</a>
Facebook Wealth Tribe: <a href="https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/">https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
<a href="https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success">https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success</a>
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z">https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z</a>
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/</a>
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

S4E11: Toby Burns: Scaling a Silent Disco Empire Through Innovation and Goal-Setting

Doug interviews Chris Dillon, the automation expert who shares his secrets to success. Chris reveals how setting clear goals and implementing clever automation strategies can transform your business and personal life. Discover the power of creating "Mickey Boat moments" for your loved ones and learn how to achieve your dreams while enjoying the journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Automation removes regular tasks and sets clear expectations with prospects, nurturing them through the sales process without removing the human touch.
Setting specific, measurable goals with a deadline helps break down the steps needed to achieve them and removes the pressure of daily targets.
AI will fundamentally change many aspects of work, but it's an opportunity to utilise it to make life easier rather than a threat to jobs.
Creating meaningful experiences and memories for loved ones, or "Mickey Boat moments," is a powerful motivator for achieving business success.
Passion for what you do is essential for overcoming the challenges of running a business and staying motivated.
Understanding that prospects have lives outside of your business and making it easy for them to engage with you is crucial for converting leads.
Small, consistent improvements (the "1% task") can lead to significant changes over time, so focus on long-term progress rather than short-term gains.
Don't bring people into your life who don't align with your core values, even if they offer financial benefits.



BEST MOMENTS

"I class [automation] as two different things. One is the removal of regular tasks... and secondly, it's the act of using good automation to set really clear expectations with prospects and not removing the human from the process." 

"My fundamental purpose is bringing those moments, more moments to myself, more moments to my loved ones, and more moments to the good people that I surround myself with. That's what drives me." 

"People massively underestimate what they can do in five years and massively overestimate what they can do in one." 

"If you're setting a goal for the sake of setting a goal... if you don't have a passion for what is going to get you to that goal, then you'll never get there because there's so much about running a business that isn't easy." 

"Too many business owners think, right, they're not getting back to me. They're not picking up the phone. They must not be interested. It's like, no, they just have a life. And they don't care about your phone call more than their life." 



EPISODE RESOURCES

Chris Dillon is an expert in marketing automation and customer journeys, including WhatsApp automation.

https://chris-dillon.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dillon-tma/

https://www.facebook.com/chrisdillonTTD

https://demo.themarketingautopilots.com/general-demo



VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/

Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug

Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/

Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:

https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success

BOOKS:

Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z

Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/

Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Doug interviews Chris Dillon, the automation expert who shares his secrets to success. Chris reveals how setting clear goals and implementing clever automation strategies can transform your business and personal life. Discover the power of creating "Mickey Boat moments" for your loved ones and learn how to achieve your dreams while enjoying the journey.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 
<ul>
<li>Automation removes regular tasks and sets clear expectations with prospects, nurturing them through the sales process without removing the human touch.</li>
<li>Setting specific, measurable goals with a deadline helps break down the steps needed to achieve them and removes the pressure of daily targets.</li>
<li>AI will fundamentally change many aspects of work, but it's an opportunity to utilise it to make life easier rather than a threat to jobs.</li>
<li>Creating meaningful experiences and memories for loved ones, or "Mickey Boat moments," is a powerful motivator for achieving business success.</li>
<li>Passion for what you do is essential for overcoming the challenges of running a business and staying motivated.</li>
<li>Understanding that prospects have lives outside of your business and making it easy for them to engage with you is crucial for converting leads.</li>
<li>Small, consistent improvements (the "1% task") can lead to significant changes over time, so focus on long-term progress rather than short-term gains.</li>
<li>Don't bring people into your life who don't align with your core values, even if they offer financial benefits.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
"I class [automation] as two different things. One is the removal of regular tasks... and secondly, it's the act of using good automation to set really clear expectations with prospects and not removing the human from the process."  
"My fundamental purpose is bringing those moments, more moments to myself, more moments to my loved ones, and more moments to the good people that I surround myself with. That's what drives me."  
"People massively underestimate what they can do in five years and massively overestimate what they can do in one." 
"If you're setting a goal for the sake of setting a goal... if you don't have a passion for what is going to get you to that goal, then you'll never get there because there's so much about running a business that isn't easy." 
"Too many business owners think, right, they're not getting back to me. They're not picking up the phone. They must not be interested. It's like, no, they just have a life. And they don't care about your phone call more than their life." 
 
EPISODE RESOURCES
Chris Dillon is an expert in marketing automation and customer journeys, including WhatsApp automation.
<a href="https://chris-dillon.co.uk/">https://chris-dillon.co.uk/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dillon-tma/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dillon-tma/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/chrisdillonTTD">https://www.facebook.com/chrisdillonTTD</a>
<a href="https://demo.themarketingautopilots.com/general-demo">https://demo.themarketingautopilots.com/general-demo</a>
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: <a href="http://dougbennett.co.uk/">http://dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:doug@dougbennett.co.uk">doug@dougbennett.co.uk</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug">https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug</a>
Facebook Wealth Tribe: <a href="https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/">https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/</a>
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
<a href="https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success">https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success</a>
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z">https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z</a>
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/</a>
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

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