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Welcome to the Find Your Perfect Diet eCourse! Take a listen to MODULE 1! If you're completely confused as to how you ended up here... you can sign up to our FREE eCourse and get started at www.themerrymakersisters.com/free We're so excited you're here. We can't wait to help you find your perfect diet. Over the next 5 days we're going to show you exactly how to find the foods that work for you, the foods that make you feel and look your best. We'll send you a bunch of downloadables as well as key action steps for you to take. With the goal to help you live your healthiest, happiest life.      Let's get into the first module of our Find Your Perfect Diet eCourse! MODULE ONE: START HERE When you embark on finding your perfect diet, it's hard to know where to start. What foods are out, what foods are in? That is, what foods make you feel super-human-amazing and what foods make you feel below average... aka bloated, brain foggy, dull, blaah, crap! Today we're going to share the Merrymaker Lifestyle with you, as i

Today on the #MerryBiz podcast we're like SUPER dooper excited to talk about optins.  When we first started our business/blog we had no idea that we 'should be' collecting email addresses. You know we're not big on 'should be's' but collecting email addresses is definitely a YES when it comes to running any business. Yep, we don't think email newsletters are JUST for online business. If you have a brick and mortar business, sell products, services whatever it is you do (or plan to do)... collecting email addresses is a GOOD idea. From the get go. Like if you just started a blog... collect. Collect. Collect! Once you have email addresses you can send AMAZING email newsletters to these people. This allows your audience to get to know you better, you can build trust and you can provide your audience with SO much value that you'll blow them away and they'll love you forever and ever. #truestory Writing emails to your audience feels that little more special because they've said YES to you! They WANT to hear from y

We're so super excited about our guest in episode 43 on #MerryBiz! He's taught us a whooooollle lot about business and sales. He was the Head of the Book Yourself Solid School for ages, author, world renowned speaker, freaking hilarious, endearing and tall and witty and brilliant! It is our absolute pleasure to welcome Matthew Kimberley to #MerryBiz! "Just like a magnet, we'll attract people... but there isn't a magnet on earth that doesn't also repel."  Some questions we ask... How did you get so good at selling stuff?  What do you say to people who just absolutely hate sales? What are the exact steps to take to sell ANYTHING? How do you become more likeable? If you had 3 sales tips to give, what would they be?  Some AHA! Moments in this episode... How to attract the right people to you. Why you need to realise that you're not going to be liked by everyone... and that's ok. Why we need to stop thinking professional = corporate. The difference between confidence and arrogance.  The importance of transparen

In episode 42 on #MerryBiz podcast we share our Simple How to Start a Podcast Guide! BUT if you don't feeling like listening... you can read it all over at themerrymakersisters.com/podcast-guide During the episode we go a little deeper into what a podcast has brought for OUR business and how it's helped us grow as individuals and a team. p.s if you DO start a podcast, we'd LOVE to know about it and be interviewed on your show. We love doing that. Get in touch and let's set it up in your calendar ;)  YAY!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 41 on #MerryBiz learn how to create an EPIC niche podcast! Because it's PODCAST WEEK! Yep! 3 AMAZING episodes all about podcasting and what it can do for YOU and the world! Today's guest embarked on a journey to learn how to trade. What started as curiosity turned into a mild obsession. He opened a $5000 account and began to trade but quite possibly the most successful part of his trading journey was starting his epic podcast, Chat With Traders. He interviews successful, profitable traders with the aim to fast track the trading learning curve. Not only for himself but every other trader. Chat with Traders gets over 120 000 every month... which in the podcasting world = freaking amazing! Welcome to #MerryBiz Aaron Fifield! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Can you tell us a little bit about your podcast 'Chat with Traders', how it started and what 'trading' actually means?  When did you start to gain traction and how did that all happen?  What is your exact techno set-up, your softwar

In episode 40 on #MerryBiz we talk all things podcasting! Because it's Podcast Week! YAY!  He's the host of Australia's #1 Food & Entrepreneurship podcast - Bond Appetit, that focuses on uniting entrepreneurs through food. Bond Appetit has been listened and downloaded over 1.8 million times. He's the creator of We Are Podcast. The first podcasting conference in the Southern Hemisphere. And, the creator of the new podcast show "Should I Start a Podcast". We're so excited to welcome Ronsley Vaz to the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How can a podcast help a business grow? What's the future of podcasting... especially in Australia? How do you go about picking a podcast topic? What is your advice? Top 3 tips if you're just starting out in the podcasting world? "If you're willing to listen, you can learn from anything and anyone." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Your authenticity and being YOU is what will set your podcast and online presence apart f

You've probably heard us bang on about bliss and you've probably seen us hashtag #followyourbliss all over the internet. These 3 words literally changed our lives back in 2013. We've written about it but it's WAY more fun talking about bliss. In episode 39 on #MerryBiz we go way way deep into the world of bliss.  We cover... What does bliss mean? How can I find my bliss? Why you DON'T need to make your 'bliss' a full time thing.  Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! Music... We want to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing guys of Drawing North for providing the podcast music of #MerryBiz. Yes, they are kinda epic. You gotta check them out! This is our favourite song!  What was your biggest AHA!? We wanna hear all about it! Share your moments of AHA! or the action your gonna take after listening to this #MerryBiz episode!

In addition to being one of the world's best keynote speakers, today's guest on episode 38 is the #1 bestselling author of what's being widely regarded as "one of the most life-changing books ever written," titled The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life... (before 8AM). What's even more inspiring, is our guest actually died at age 20. He was hit head on by a drunk driver, broke 11 bones, died for 6 minutes and spent 6 days in a coma, only to wake up and be told he may never walk again. Not only did he walk, he's now a Hall of Fame business achiever, one of America's top Success Coaches, an ultra-marathon runner, and grateful husband and father. Get ready for this episode, you're about to hear how you can change your life by simply changing the way you wake up in the morning... even if you're not a morning person. We are so excited and grateful to welcome the amazing Hal Elrod to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! WARNING: THIS PODCAST IS VERY INSPIRING.   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES 

In episode 37 on #MerryBiz we talk you through the exact steps we take (and have taken) to get featured on the media! We've been featured across multiple newspapers, magazines and TV and today we want to inspire you to make it happen for your business and brand! We're talking traditional media like newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. These channels can still create a certain reputation for your brand, even though many websites reach more people these days. Which means that you can use these steps for everything and anything: media coverage, guest posts, interviews on podcasts, working with brands. We go into detail in today's episode but here are the overall steps you need to take to get featured in the media. ONE: make a list of media outlets you want to be featured on. Keep that list handy and always update it when you find new channels. It's a good idea to grab their contact details too if you can. TWO: engage with them online. We're talking commenting, liking, sharing their content as well as consuming t

In episode 36 on #MerryBiz we chat with a real PR super star! She helps businesses and brands get press coverage in newspapers, magazines and on radio and TV. She has 15 years experience writing and editing for newspapers and magazines all over the world. If there's ONE episode to listen to about media and PR it is this one! Full of the exact action steps to take right NOW to get your face in the media! We're so excited to welcome Janet Murray to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How can press and media coverage help build a profitable brand and business? How do we know what kind of stories journalists are looking for... and also what they're not looking for? How do you actually put together press release? How do you pitch your story idea? What if a journalist i

In episode 35 on #MerryBiz we chat with co-host of 2 of Australia's top rated health podcasts, public speaker, paleo advocate, chiropractor, barefoot runner and author. He regularly appears on TV, radio and in print, and he has inspired thousands of people over the last decade to live a long, happy, healthy life full of energy and vitality. We're so excited to welcome our very good friend Dr Brett Hill to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make business decisions... especially how do you decide what to do next? Has there been a big influencer in your life looking back... or even now? What's your biggest achievement to date? How important is it to engage with your community offline? What's your biggest business lesson to date? Where do you suggest someone begin with their healthy lifestyle? "Do the stuff you love and connect it to what your audience needs." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... Why you should implement a 'DO' day.  How chiropractic can hel

We are REALLY excited about today's guest. We had the pleasure of hanging out with him at Tropical Think Tank and we're pretty sure it was love at first sight. Our guest helps people, companies, and brands be better, be nicer, gain the love of their customers, and make more money. He does this through speaking, consulting, and writing. He's been featured on pretty much ALL the media outlets in the history of ever and you know what... he's just a kind, generous, darn smart person. And we are SO excited to have him on the show! Welcome to #MerryBiz Peter Shankman! Take a listen!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What is a brand? How do you stand out in the crowd? How can we embrace our adversities and use them to our advantage? How has your new healthy lifestyle impacted the work you do? What's your favourite thing about living in New York? Who is your biggest influence in your life? "At the end of the day... you just need to be smart with your brand."  Some moments of AHA! in this episode...

We're back on the mic with The Dan Norris! We chat all things content marketing!  You'll learn a whole bunch of stuff and get loads of inspiration to get your content marketing on (by the way... if you haven't heard that term before... then THIS is the episode for you!). The totally awesome stuff we cover... What the heck is content marketing? How can you come up with a totally awesome content marketing strategy? Learn how to repurpose content. Find out why quality beats quantity every single time. Get inspired to TAKE ACTION and start your content marketing strategy. Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a comment on this blog post and we'll put it on the content calendar! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla p.s if you want ALL the #MerryBiz updates... sign up HERE!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 32 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of the most generous people we've ever met. He started blogging back in 2002 and is now the world's leader in helping others learn how to monetise their blogs. It was the first website we ever read that taught us about all things blogging and techy and his events literally changed our lives. You would know him from ProBlogger or Digital Photography School... and we are SO excited to welcome the one and only Darren Rowse to #MerryBiz Take a listen! Get ready for inspiration... it's about to hit you! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Tell us about long term strategy vs. short term goals.  How important is to be generous with your content? What are your thoughts on the new social media platforms? How do you go from an idea to actually pu

We get SOOOO many questions every single day. Instead of responding to you all individually... which we love doing, we thought we would answer them in our podcast episode today! This means EVERYONE gets to hear our answers! If you have a question you'd like us to answer... then email us! Take a listen right HERE: Here are the questions we answer in today's Q + A!  Do you have tips on what providers/tools to use when you start your blog? How much content did you have published before you released it to the world? How do you stay on task and not get distracted by social media? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? How did you transition between working for a boss, then working for yourself? What are the biggest obstacles you had to overcome? Where do you see your business in the future? What do people not tell you about entrepreneurship? Can you tell me about getting sponsored posts on my blog? How do you format photos for Instagram? Can you explain how to get more done in less time.

For today's guests it all started back in 2012 with one podcast episode, a brainstorm and then an idea was born. The idea of making a living from online business. In just a few short months, our guests were able to make thousands of extra dollars each month. One year later, they surpassed the five figure mark in online sales for a single month. When their August 2013 sales surpassed $36,000, they decided it was time to stop working for someone else and start living for their family. In July 2014 alone they made over $140,000.  They believe that society has it wrong when it comes to work/life balance. Our guests say that life always comes before work. Sounds good, right? Welcome to #MerryBiz Shane and Jocelyn Sams from Flipped Lifestyle! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we a

Today's guest in episode 29 on #MerryBiz spent over 8 years in the PR and Comms industry before embarking on her own business journey. She now connects world renowned brands with influential bloggers to spread messages, influence purchase decisions and create a movement of brand advocates. Our guest has been recognised for her entrepreneurial journey across business and mainstream media outlets such as Sky News and Sunrise. With a knack for recognising remarkable people... welcome to #MerryBiz Lorraine Murphy, founder of The Remarkables Group (Australia's biggest blogger/talent agency group!). Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What lead you start your own business? Who is your biggest inspiration... right now? What was the point in your business when you knew you

Today's guest is a chef turned photographer turned professional Instagrammer. She was an early adopter of the now very popular mobile app and In early 2013 she saw the potential with her 200,000+ followers and quit her job to monetize solely off her Instagram account. Since then she now has over 450 000 followers, has put together countless Instagram campaigns and travels the world taking beautiful photos in her own amazing photography style. We're SO excited to welcome Lauren Bath to #MerryBiz! Take a listen and learn how to be a full time Instagrammer! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make money from being a full time Instagrammer? What's the most amazing experience you've had from this journey?  What are your top 3 Instagram tips? What are your top 3 photography tips... even if you've never taken a photo? We've noticed some changes with Instagram... what do you think about this? Tell us about Instawalks/Instameets? How do you contact brands to work with you? "I don't want to do

Today's guest is a content and social media marketing 'YouTuber' and coach. She writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show that helps rising stars and personalities create their brand authority. She's published over 500 videos gaining more than 2 million YouTube views! She's an internationally-acclaimed public speaker and she is a whole lotta fun! Welcome to #MerryBiz... Amy Schmittauerrrrr Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Do you think it's important to be on all the social media platforms? Why is video is more powerful than other content? What was the biggest challenge quitting your full time job? For a business not on any social media... where should they begin? How do you deal with the 'haters' on social media? What are your top tips for any brand or person starting out on social media? "Your passions will change. And that's ok." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The difference between social networks and content creation platforms. How and why to create

In episode 26 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with a very special friend and yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, tantrika and 5elements dance facilitator. She's been travelling the world teaching and facilitating retreats and sacred ceremonies. She's a light worker... with the goal to help the world awaken to their divinity and remember who they are! We go deep... FAST! We are so excited to have Sarah-Jane Perman on the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen! Some questions we ask...  How can we all connect with our intuition? What is difference between the feminine and masculine energies? What are some ways to connect more with our bodies? How can we change our energetic fields to be a higher level (rather than stressed out, lower level)? "Never look back." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How we can all tune in to the messages from the Universe. How a daily checkin with your body can help you have a GREAT day every day.  Why it's ok to slow down and not always be doing more.  The power of our energetic frequen