101. How to REALLY Take Time Off as a Bu...

All five Empire Building hosts are together for a rare and honest catch-up. We talk about the seasons we’re in right now—raising teenagers, navigating big family decisions, investing, growing businesses in tough markets, and redefining what success actually looks like.We share wh ... Show More

AI is already here, and the real difference is not who is using it, but who is using it with intention. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we are actually using AI inside our businesses to create clarity, save time, and generate more opportunities without adding mor ... Show More

Money meetings don’t work when they’re reactive, emotional, or inconsistent. In this episode, we walk through the exact framework we use for monthly money meetings at home and in business, from updating your net worth to reviewing spending, planning ahead, and setting one clear f ... Show More

<p><em>“...hustle and hard work might get you past a certain project or deadline, but then habits will help you last over the long haul, right? So build a business that doesn’t ultimately break you over time.”</em></p><p>What does it take to build a speaking business and a life t ... Show More

Of course, there are times we all must grind, sacrifice sleep and balance to get crucial things done. But that is not the lifestyle you are trying to achieve as an entrepreneur because it is simply not sustainable. The goal of any entrepreneur should be to hire with intention and ... Show More

Our guest today is Kristi Jacobsen, founder of Broken Glass Media. The company intends to create a safe space for women in music, entrepreneurs, future female music industry leaders, to connect, discuss, and dream.In this episode, you will...Get to know Kristi JacobsenHear about ... Show More

Today, I’m talking about taking a break. A real break. Not just rest. Not just vacation. But intentional time away from everything you usually do. Stepping away gives you perspective. You get to see your life clearly - maybe for the first time. Whether you run a home, have a corp ... Show More

<p>How do you make yourself feel okay with taking time off and taking a break?</p><p>We talk a lot in this community about the importance of taking a break. Your brain needs rest to function at its best. But how do you take a break without the guilt, FOMO, or feeling like you’re ... Show More

Buried in Day-to-Day Tasks? Learn How Deep Work Sessions Can Boost Your Productivity and Business Results What if I told you that dedicating just one day a month to deep work could completely change your business trajectory? In this episode, I'm sharing why deep work – focused, d ... Show More

<p>If you’re trying to turn your side hustle into your main thing but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted… this one’s for you.</p><p>Destiny’s been grinding—working a full-time 9-to-5 while building her hair extension business on nights and weekends. But when she cam ... Show More

<p><em>"Two things have to be true: one, you have to offer enough value so that they're paying attention. And two, you've got to communicate that value in a believable way, either through a third party or somebody they trust or you directly."</em></p><p>It might be cliché, but it ... Show More