112 Revealed! The Top 10 Health Upgrades for Entrepreneurs with Dr. Navaz Habib

READY TO UPGRADE YOUR HEALTH?

Dr. Navaz Habib

Functional Medicine Practitioner

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Do you believe that there’s a correlation between our health and the success of our business?

According to today’s guest, Dr. Navaz, there sure is. In fact, he’s lived it.

And I couldn’t agree more.

Dr. Navaz knows first hand that changing your state of health can drastically change your output as a business owner.

When he found himself tipping the scales at 250 pounds, he knew he needed to make a change.

He transformed his health and his energy levels over the coming months using several of the strategies that we discuss in today’s episode… and in turn, Navaz also managed to accelerate the growth of this business– seeing a 100% increase in revenue in just 1 year.

Dr. Navaz practices as a Functional Medicine Practitioner – working with a range of clients, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives and professional athletes to optimize their health, vitality and performance.

He’s also the author of a book called Activate Your Vagus Nerve, which shares information on how to Improve the function of the most important nerve for your health. You’ve probably never even heard of it right?

I would highly suggest digging into his book or his resources, because it’s super fascinating stuff!

As many of you know, I used to practice as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, so the topic of Health is near and dear to my heart.

I could talk forever about the correlations between how I take care of myself and the growth of my business, but I wanted to bring on a true expert in the field.

Let’s welcome Dr. Navaz to the show so that he can share The Top 10 Health Upgrades for Entrepreneurs or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life, health or business.

Connect with Dr. Navaz 👇👇

http://drhabib.ca/about-me/

https://instagram.com/drnavazhabib/

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p.s. Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways that I can support you

1. Get mentored by me. The VISIONARY Coaching Programs are designed for creative, driven and ambitious women like you who want to make money doing something the love, while regaining their freedom & sense of joy. Click here to learn more about coaching.

2. Double tap this Social Media Course. The world is going DIGITAL and I want you to be a part of it! Whether you want to make extra income as a Freelance Social Media Specialist, or just want to learn Strategies to Grow Your Brand Online… you’ll love this self-study course called VISIONARY Social Media!

3. Learn the Visionary Framework. If you’re thinking about starting an online business (or are in the early phase of building your brand), book a free (re)vision call with me and I’ll show you step-by-step how I built the VISIONARY brand

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Would you rather catch the episode on YouTube?

Just want to know what the 10 Tips are that you can implement?

Let me give you a sneak peak…

1. Breathing— it’s so simple, but when Navaz described the method for optimal breathing I realized I was doing it all wrong! Yikes!

2. Diet— Navaz chats about the GCL + HF Method for ensuring you’re eating a balanced diet

3. Intermittent Fasting— it’s all the rage, but do you know how it could benefit your health? Navaz shares the 16/8 method as well as something that he’s doing called OMAD (I don’t know if I could do OMAD!!)

4. Music— Pop in your Binaural Beats (my fave!) or Mozart K448 (Navaz’s recommendation)

5. Cold Showers— Recently popularized by Wim Hof (founder of The Wim Hof Method) this is a great way to wake up your body & mind

6. Sun Exposure— get that Vitamin D topped up!

7. Gargle with salt water— want to know how this supports your health? You’ve got to tune in! It’s a tip that I’m taking VERY seriously as a podcaster

8. Sleep on your right side— Are you a Left Side Sleeper? Maybe it’s time to flip!

9. Light movement all day— Even if you work in an office, Navaz shares some tips for staying active all day long

10. Social interaction & laughter— it’s the best medicine!

11. Red Light Therapy— I asked Dr. Navaz for a bonus tip, and he shared this!

111 How I Quit my Full Time Job

Here’s how I did it!

Quitting my Full Time Job to go Freelance

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4 years ago, I pulled the trigger & left my FT job in pursuit of my own business!

It wasn’t easy,

But it was TOTALLY worth it.

Before I had the tough conversation with my boss, I made sure to put a strategic plan in place so that I would be supported and confident as I made this massive shift in my life.

I made sure to…

• Review my current expenses

• Assess where I could make cuts to my monthly budget

• Plant seeds for new freelance clients

• Utilize my skills & strengths to land new part time gigs…

But most of all, I had to believe in myself. I had to trust that it WAS possible.

If you’ve been considering a similar pivot, you’ll love this episode.

Learn more at https://kelseyreidl.com/podcast

Connect with me on Instagram https://instagram.com/kelseyreidl

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p.s. Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways that I can support you

Get mentored by me. The VISIONARY Coaching Programs are designed for creative, driven and ambitious women like you who want to make money doing something the love, while regaining their freedom & sense of joy. Click here to learn more about coaching.

Double tap this Social Media Course. The world is going DIGITAL and I want you to be a part of it! Whether you want to make extra income as a Freelance Social Media Specialist, or just want to learn Strategies to Grow Your Brand Online… you’ll love this self-study course called VISIONARY Social Media!

Learn the Visionary Framework. If you’re thinking about starting an online business (or are in the early phase of building your brand), book a free (re)vision call with me and I’ll show you step-by-step how I built the VISIONARY brand

110 How Does 1 Idea Turn Into 100+ Franchises? This is the story of Velofix.

NEW EPISODE

Chris Guillemet

CEO & Co-Founder of Velofix

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If there’s one thing that we could all use a little bit more of in life, it’s time.

Our days pass quickly,

The weeks even quicker,

and Seasons seem to come and go in the blink of an eye.

Especially our Bike Riding Season, particularly here in Canada…. where I live.

That’s why I’m obsessed with the philosophy of Canadian-Founded company Velofix, who want you to Save Time & Ride More.

Today’s visionary guest is Chris Guillemet. Chris co-founded Velofix, your local bike shop… on wheels!

I’m willing to bet that you’ve seen their trucks driving around your neighbourhood to service your community members, or fixing bikes at a local race weekend.

Velofix has been my go-to bike shop for more than 5 years.

As a cyclist & busy entrepreneur, I am on my bike constantly…  but maintenance is not my strong suit.

I routinely call my local Velofix Truck, Steve is my guy, and he comes over to give all 3 of my bikes a tune up. 

It’s seamless. It’s convenient. And it’s such a fun experience to talk to & learn from your mechanic while they work on your bike outside of your home.

Chris is SO generous with his knowledge about starting and scaling a business inside this episode, and it was a true pleasure to hear the story behind the brand.

He is a true visionary.

It’s pretty neat to imagine a conversation between 3 guys, chatting over beers, in a garage.. Turned into what Velofix is TODAY which is a fleet of over 100 franchises across North America!

Velofix was launched in 2013 by Chris Guillemet, Boris Martin, and Davide Xausa, who all share a passion for cycling and the common belief that bicycles can help change the world. 

The brand’s core mission is to get more people on bikes and solve problems standing in the way of this goal. 

Today, velofix is the largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops in North America with plans to double in size over the next 18 months.

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Learn more about Velofix & about Chris

Website: https://www.velofix.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/velofix

In this episode we chat about…

• Why you *must* be able to explain your business in ONE sentence

• How the founding trio behind Velofix drove their dreams forward as a group, and have built an incredible culture

• Marketing efforts that have worked REALLY well for them

• The purpose of launching fast, and changing later

• Using customer feedback to pivot and make changes as you go

• How to scale the business idea from 0 to 100+ franchises

• Some of the early milestones that velofix celebrated

• Why they wanted to be DIFFERENT and not BETTER

• & SO MUCH MORE!

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109 Truth Talk – How My Business Has Been Impacted by COVID-19

Tune in on your podcast app of choice, or listen below!

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What a crazy past couple of months it has been.

After reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve realized that the highs & lows are not always things we can choose: we can simply embrace the change, move forward with joy and continue to focus on the life we are here to live (aka our most visionary life!)

This is what I have chosen amidst the chaos.

Has it been easy? No!

But I’m choosing to show up as a leader, an encourager & a hugger (I don’t even know if those are real words, and I don’t care).

In this episode, I am sharing an update on what I’ve been up to over the past few months. My hopes are that you’ll find comfort and inspiration in my process of navigating this unsettling time, or simply feel less alone.

In this episode I chat about…

• Why I’ve been doing daily YouTube and IGTV videos (& whether or not I enjoy it)

• The 1 thing I’ve been doing MORE of in my business that has helped me grow exponentially

• Reasons I’ve been able to stay positive (& how you can, too)

• Revenue update for March and April 2020

• Why I was scared to measure my performance over the past few months

• A fun announcement that ALL listeners of Visionary Life should hear

• & MORE

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p.s. Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways that I can support you

Get mentored by me. The VISIONARY Coaching Programs are designed for creative, driven and ambitious women like you who want to make money doing something the love, while regaining their freedom & sense of joy. Click here to learn more about coaching.

Double tap this Social Media Course. The world is going DIGITAL and I want you to be a part of it! Whether you want to make extra income as a Freelance Social Media Specialist, or just want to learn Strategies to Grow Your Brand Online… you’ll love this self-study course called VISIONARY Social Media!

Learn the Visionary Framework. If you’re thinking about starting an online business (or are in the early phase of building your brand), book a free (re)vision call with me and I’ll show you step-by-step how I built the VISIONARY brand

THANKS TO OUR SHOW SPONSORS

1. Healthy Planet Canada

With the best prices, the largest selection, and brands you won’t find anywhere else.. Healthy Planet is a shopping experience that I can stand behind & it has been my #1 choice for natural goods for 5+ years now, but especially in this wild time we’re living in.

If you need to stock your fridge & cupboards for the week ahead, use code visionary10 at checkout to save 10% on any online order over $49.99

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108 Growing the Business from a 3 Person Brew-Crew to a Cold Brew Coffee Kingdom!

Coffee Lovers, Unite!

Mitchell Stern

Co-Founder + Sales and Marketing Director of Station Cold Brew

Coffee is one of my greatest daily pleasures. Tell me I am not alone…

Whether it’s catching up with a friend over coffee, sipping on an espresso pre-workout to boost my energy, or cracking a cold brew as I get into flow state when there’s serious creative work to be done… a cup of GOOD java is a staple in my life, and likely most of yours.

That’s why I am so excited to share today’s conversation with Mitchell Stern (Co Founder & VP of Marketing and Sales) for Station Cold Brew Coffee.

Station was born to broaden the possibilities of your daily coffee ritual without having to compromise your health. Their Vanilla Cold Brew is seriously next level as a mid-morning pick me up. Trust me.

Listen to this weeks episode with Station Cold Brew Co-Founder, Mitch Stern.

My awareness of Station goes back almost 6 years to a moment when Dave and I were shopping at a small store in one of Toronto’s West End Neighborhoods.

Upon leaving the store, we were met with one of the most enthusiastic human beings and he was sampling something that neither Dave or I had tried before, and that was Station Cold Brew Coffee.

Fast forward many years, I’ve watched Station create the most incredible brand using innovative marketing strategies and time honoured approaches to growth, like paying close attention to each and every interaction they have with their community, and finding friends rather than followers.

My conversation with the co-founder, Mitch is honest, it’s thought provoking, and you’ll quickly notice that  he’s not afraid to be REAL and share the true highs and lows over the almost 6 year journey building this start-up into a Cold Brew Coffee Kingdom.

In the following 45 minutes, we hit on the topics of…

• Breaking the stigma that “everything is awesome” when you’re an entrepreneur

• How Station grew from a 3 person team to a 12 person team in the past 6 years

• The entrepreneurial roller coaster ride (it’s real!)

• Resilience: as a necessary characteristic of any business owner

• Top marketing tips that have helped Station grow their brand reach & awareness

• The value of your network (hint… it’s EVERYTHING!)

• Knowing what you’re good at and then surrounding yourself with awesome people

• & MORE

Connect with Station

• Browse their website https://stationcoldbrew.com/

• Find them creating fun videos on TikTok

• Instagram

• Shop Station Cold Brew and don’t forget to grab a case of the Vanilla Cold Brew! (same day delivery!)

• Craft on draft

• Store finder

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Watch our Interview on YouTube!

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS….

1. No Issue Tissue

I never thought I’d be this excited about Tissue Paper.

Ya, you heard me right.

This tissue paper is different because it’s CUSTOMIZABLE!

See for yourself at https://www.noissue.ca/ & use code “visionary” to save money on your first order.

2. Healthy Planet Canada

With the best prices, the largest selection, and brands you won’t find anywhere else.. Healthy Planet is a shopping experience that I can stand behind & it has been my #1 choice for natural goods for 5+ years now, but especially in this wild time we’re living in.

If you need to stock your fridge & cupboards for the week ahead, use code visionary10 at checkout to save 10% on any online order over $49.99

https://www.healthyplanetcanada.com/