We’ve been receiving a lot of questions, so this week we’re opening our inbox and taking them from our lovely listeners! We can’t wait to answer as many as we can. So without further ado, let’s get into the show!

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Show Notes for This Episode:

[1:00] Ian and Lisa are noticing something about themselves during quarantine.
[2:00] Lack of sleep and trouble focusing is posing a problem.
[3:00] Lisa shares some happenings in South Africa.
[4:00] Tom explains some of his apartment surroundings.
[5:20] Natalie asks, “How do you sell in a recession?”
[6:00] Where is the line between staying current and exploiting the bad?
[7:30] Ask yourself, “Are you helping people or trying to make a fast buck?”
[8:20] If you are leveraging fear to sell, that’s not good.
[9:30] You can be serious without fear mongering.
[10:00] Know your numbers and get your business together now.
[11:00] Digital sales; Dustin asked this one question before they launched their sale.
[12:00] It’s ok to have an online sale to earn some cash.
[13:00] You have to adjust your business to stay afloat during tough times.
[14:00] Dustin shares how Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop advert bothered him.
[15:00] Just because it’s not right for you doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
[16:30] Selling when people are holding on to every penny.
[17:00] Target people who are less affected or thriving.
[18:00] Keeping the customers you have.
[19:30] What’s the best use of your time in the world today?
[20:00] Dustin talks about how his work/personal life has changed.
[21:00] Do what feels right and gives you balance.
[22:00] Talking with your family during this tough time.
[23:30] Ian shares how his family is pivoting.
[24:00] Family life / Work Life fusion.
[25:00] Ian talks about kids trying to understand all of this.
[26:00] Home schooling and learning as we go.
[27:00] Saying “I Love you” to your wife and kids now defines a good day.
[28:00] Documenting life now.
[29:00] Dustin finds journaling is helping him cope.
[30:00] This ends part 1 of this two-part series.
[31:00] That’s a wrap!

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