What if the only thing standing between you and success was a mindset shift? According to entrepreneur, Nicky Billou, 

"Without sales, there's no business. And if you're scared of sales, you're scared of service." 

In this episode, we dive into what it means to truly serve in business and how shifting your mindset can transform not only your revenue but also your impact.

Nicky’s journey is inspiring. From leaving Iran as a teenager to becoming a best-selling author and highly sought-after business coach, he shares how his father’s values of generosity and service shaped his approach to business. He reveals how entrepreneurs can overcome their fear of selling, connect with clients authentically, and build a business rooted in service rather than stress.

We Also Talked About:
The life-changing mindset shift that took a client from making $2K a month to $20K
How to stop seeing sales as “sales” and start seeing it as an act of love and service
Why belief in your clients is the foundation of their success
The four must-have qualities for any entrepreneur serious about growth
How to attract your ideal clients using Nicky’s 11-channel strategy
The critical difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it
How Nicky’s personal struggles with business and life led him to coaching
The importance of having a coach and being coachable in business growth

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Nicky’s website:  https://www.ecircleacademy.com/
Nicky’s podcast:  https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/episodes
Book:  Get Booked & Get Paid: How To Generate 6 Figures+ A Year, Through Podcast Guesting

What if the only thing standing between you and success was a mindset shift? According to entrepreneur, Nicky Billou,&nbsp;
"Without sales, there's no business. And if you're scared of sales, you're scared of service."&nbsp;
In this episode, we dive into what it means to truly serve in business and how shifting your mindset can transform not only your revenue but also your impact.
Nicky&rsquo;s journey is inspiring. From leaving Iran as a teenager to becoming a best-selling author and highly sought-after business coach, he shares how his father&rsquo;s values of generosity and service shaped his approach to business. He reveals how entrepreneurs can overcome their fear of selling, connect with clients authentically, and build a business rooted in service rather than stress.
We Also Talked About:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The life-changing mindset shift that took a client from making $2K a month to $20K</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to stop seeing sales as &ldquo;sales&rdquo; and start seeing it as an act of love and service</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why belief in your clients is the foundation of their success</li>
<li aria-level="1">The four must-have qualities for any entrepreneur serious about growth</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to attract your ideal clients using Nicky&rsquo;s 11-channel strategy</li>
<li aria-level="1">The critical difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Nicky&rsquo;s personal struggles with business and life led him to coaching</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of having a coach and being coachable in business growth</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nicky&rsquo;s website:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.ecircleacademy.com/">https://www.ecircleacademy.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Nicky&rsquo;s podcast:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/episodes">https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/episodes</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Book:&nbsp; <a href="https://amzn.to/411AHn6">Get Booked &amp; Get Paid: How To Generate 6 Figures+ A Year, Through Podcast Guesting</a></li>
</ul>

This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your business growing, as well as interviews with experts and inspiring stories so that you can grow your online business with confidence.

This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your business growing, as well as interviews with experts and inspiring stories so that you can grow your online business with confidence.

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The Online Business Launchpad podcast shares tips, techniques and stories from small business owners who have solved problems and challenges like the ones you face.  This podcast is for you if you want to increase revenue and profits without burning out so that you can have more time for yourself and your family and more choices in how you live your life.

The Online Business Launchpad podcast shares tips, techniques and stories from small business owners who have solved problems and challenges like the ones you face.  This podcast is for you if you want to increase revenue and profits without burning out so that you can have more time for yourself and your family and more choices in how you live your life.

Selling with Heart: How to Turn Sales into Service with Nicky Billou

Have you ever felt stuck in a job you didn’t love and wondered if there was a way to break free? Carol Kabaale, a Meta-certified ad strategist, knows exactly what that’s like. She secretly quit her corporate job—without telling her fiancé.

As Carol puts it, “I just knew if I told everyone around me, they’d talk me out of it, so I kept quiet and built my plan in secret. And it worked.”

In this episode, Carol shares how she went from her first client to a full-fledged agency, the smart ad strategies she uses to help businesses grow, and insider tips on running Facebook ads without wasting money. If you’re looking for real talk on what it takes to succeed with online advertising (and a little courage to take your own leap), this is the episode for you.

We Also Talked About:
Why Carol walked away from a promising corporate career (without telling anyone!)
How she got her first clients and replaced her salary in record time
The biggest mistakes small business owners make with Facebook ads
A breakdown of different ad types—and which ones actually work
Why understanding data is the key to ad success (even if you hate numbers)
How to know if your business is ready to run ads—and what to do first

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Carol’s Ads Readiness Quiz: carolkabaale.com
Book on overcoming procrastination:  Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy  (affiliate link)

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Have you ever felt stuck in a job you didn&rsquo;t love and wondered if there was a way to break free? Carol Kabaale, a Meta-certified ad strategist, knows exactly what that&rsquo;s like. She secretly quit her corporate job&mdash;without telling her fianc&eacute;.
As Carol puts it, &ldquo;I just knew if I told everyone around me, they&rsquo;d talk me out of it, so I kept quiet and built my plan in secret. And it worked.&rdquo;
In this episode, Carol shares how she went from her first client to a full-fledged agency, the smart ad strategies she uses to help businesses grow, and insider tips on running Facebook ads without wasting money. If you&rsquo;re looking for real talk on what it takes to succeed with online advertising (and a little courage to take your own leap), this is the episode for you.
We Also Talked About:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why Carol walked away from a promising corporate career (without telling anyone!)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How she got her first clients and replaced her salary in record time</li>
<li aria-level="1">The biggest mistakes small business owners make with Facebook ads</li>
<li aria-level="1">A breakdown of different ad types&mdash;and which ones actually work</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why understanding data is the key to ad success (even if you hate numbers)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to know if your business is ready to run ads&mdash;and what to do first</li>
</ul>
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Carol&rsquo;s Ads Readiness Quiz:<a href="https://carolkabaale.com"> carolkabaale.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Book on overcoming procrastination:&nbsp; <a href="https://amzn.to/3DfofHe">Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy </a>&nbsp;(affiliate link)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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She Quit Her Job in Secret—Now Carol Kabaale Runs a Thriving Facebook Ads Agency

Have you ever wanted to write a book but got totally lost in the complexities of trying to do it through traditional publishing channels? What if you could bring your manuscript to life, maintain full creative control, and keep more of the profits by self-publishing? 

In this episode, I sit down with Michele DeFilippo, a publishing expert with over 50 years of experience, who shares her journey from traditional publishing to helping self-published authors create high-quality books that stand shoulder to shoulder with bestsellers. As Michele says, "Real self-publishing means you are in charge, you control your book, and you should get all the revenue." If you're ready to take control of your publishing journey, this episode is a must-listen!

We Also Talked About:
The major disruptions in the publishing industry and how Michele pivoted her business
The biggest mistakes self-published authors make and how to avoid them
The difference between self-publishing and working with a "publishing service"
How to ensure your book looks as professional as traditionally published bestsellers
The step-by-step process of getting a book from manuscript to finished product
The importance of book cover design and why it's more than just aesthetics
Why Amazon's print-on-demand model has changed the game for indie authors
The truth about book marketing and what authors need to know

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Michele DeFilippo’s website: 1106design.com
Free resource: Publish Like the Pros (available on her website) or go to https://1106design.substack.com/ 

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Have you ever wanted to write a book but got totally lost in the complexities of trying to do it through traditional publishing channels? What if you could bring your manuscript to life, maintain full creative control, and keep more of the profits by self-publishing?&nbsp;
In this episode, I sit down with Michele DeFilippo, a publishing expert with over 50 years of experience, who shares her journey from traditional publishing to helping self-published authors create high-quality books that stand shoulder to shoulder with bestsellers. As Michele says, "Real self-publishing means you are in charge, you control your book, and you should get all the revenue." If you're ready to take control of your publishing journey, this episode is a must-listen!
We Also Talked About:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The major disruptions in the publishing industry and how Michele pivoted her business</li>
<li aria-level="1">The biggest mistakes self-published authors make and how to avoid them</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between self-publishing and working with a "publishing service"</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to ensure your book looks as professional as traditionally published bestsellers</li>
<li aria-level="1">The step-by-step process of getting a book from manuscript to finished product</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of book cover design and why it's more than just aesthetics</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Amazon's print-on-demand model has changed the game for indie authors</li>
<li aria-level="1">The truth about book marketing and what authors need to know</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Michele DeFilippo&rsquo;s website:<a href="https://1106design.com"> 1106design.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Free resource: Publish Like the Pros (available on her website) or go to <a href="https://1106design.substack.com/">https://1106design.substack.com/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Self-Publishing Like a Pro: Michele DeFilippo’s Guide to Indie Success

“I was working way more than I should have been—and it was my husband who sat me down and said, ‘This family is going to break if you don’t make a change."

For Donna Dube, a former ICU nurse turned business operations expert, that moment was a wake-up call. In this episode, Donna shares how she transformed her life by setting boundaries, leveraging time management strategies, and focusing on what she calls “CEO-level work.” Her insights can help you escape the busywork trap and build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

We Also Talked About:
The wake-up call that helped Donna reclaim her time and set boundaries.
How to use a time audit to uncover inefficiencies and regain control of your schedule.
Breaking tasks into “maintenance” vs. “growth” categories to maximize ROI.
How fractional support roles like a Director of Operations can help entrepreneurs grow.
The importance of identifying your hourly rate and delegating low-value tasks.
Using tools like AI to simplify workflows and boost productivity.
Why Donna loves "Atomic Habits" and "Traction" for transforming your business and life.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Download Donna’s free CEO Power Hour Playbook at https://ceoamplify.ca/ceo-power-hour
Explore Donna’s other services atceoamplify.ca.
Books: 
Atomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)
Traction by Gino Wickman(affiliate link)

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&ldquo;I was working way more than I should have been&mdash;and it was my husband who sat me down and said, &lsquo;This family is going to break if you don&rsquo;t make a change."
For Donna Dube, a former ICU nurse turned business operations expert, that moment was a wake-up call. In this episode, Donna shares how she transformed her life by setting boundaries, leveraging time management strategies, and focusing on what she calls &ldquo;CEO-level work.&rdquo; Her insights can help you escape the busywork trap and build a business that works for you, not the other way around.
We Also Talked About:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The wake-up call that helped Donna reclaim her time and set boundaries.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to use a time audit to uncover inefficiencies and regain control of your schedule.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Breaking tasks into &ldquo;maintenance&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;growth&rdquo; categories to maximize ROI.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How fractional support roles like a Director of Operations can help entrepreneurs grow.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of identifying your hourly rate and delegating low-value tasks.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Using tools like AI to simplify workflows and boost productivity.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Donna loves "Atomic Habits" and "Traction" for transforming your business and life.</li>
</ul>
Want to be notified when new episodes come up? <a href="http://onlinebusinessliftoff.com/newsletter">Sign up to my newsletter here</a>.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Download Donna&rsquo;s free CEO Power Hour Playbook at <a href="https://ceoamplify.ca/ceo-power-hour">https://ceoamplify.ca/ceo-power-hour</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Explore Donna&rsquo;s other services at<a href="http://ceoamplify.ca"> ceoamplify.ca</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Books:&nbsp;</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://amzn.to/4jtko9U">Atomic Habits by James Clear</a>&nbsp;(affiliate link)</li>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://amzn.to/4jpSNWU">Traction by Gino Wickman</a> (affiliate link)</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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