What's Working Now Katie Richardson

Imagine the power of a successful business where your people are very eager to go to work and contribute some more to your success. How do you even start to plan for something like that?
 
Join us in this very inspiring episode of What's Working Now? as Katie sits with Jerry McNamara in a discussion about creating a compelling company and finding balance in your life as an entrepreneur. Discover the impact of choice in our mental health, business growth strategies, principles of personal performance, investing in your self, and chasing your potential. 


Key Takeaways from this episode:
We don’t have to make the mistakes to learnThe impact of personal choice on mental and physical healthLeadership and business growth strategies9 Principles of Personal Performance3 Key Pieces for a successful and compelling businessThe proper way of scaling up and adding people

About Jerry Macnamara:
Multi-time CEO Helping other CEOs accelerate & have fun again | Franchise 500 (2x), Inc500 (2x) & Biz Journal Fast 50 (3x) + Trend Best Places to Work | Ultimate CEO | Proving Good Guys Finish 1st since 1974
 
Connect with Jerry:
Website: https://provenchaos.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymacnamara/
 
 About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
 
To connect with Katie:
An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event
Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

The US government is the single largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Though government contracts are usually associated with defense purposes, there are a lot more opportunities, especially for small businesses, to supply what the government needs.
In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie interviews Richard Howard, a leading expert on US federal government contracts, as they discuss how Richard’s company helps small businesses tap into these opportunities from the federal government. 
Tune in and learn more! This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 


Key Takeaways from this episode:
Richard’s military career to government procurement.Why you should consider going after government contractsOn small business definition and the NAICS codeStarting points for getting a government contractA $200 million contract with a small teamPodcast and email marketing.

About Richard Howard:
Richard Howard, Lt Col (Ret) is a leading authority on US federal government contracts. As a career military acquisitions officer, he oversaw $82B+ in DoD contracts and has advised & trained over 400 companies as a consultant.
 
Connect with Richard:
Website: https://www.dodcontract.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickychoward/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademy
CRM Designed for Selling to the US Government: https://www.govclose.com/
DOD Contract Academy on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dod-contract-academy/id1566870206
 
 About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
 
To connect with Katie:
An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event
Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Welcome to another episode of What's Working Now! Join Katie today as she shares the mic with Tom Healy. Tom is a coach, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people become extraordinary. On this episode, he shares with us his journey, both personal and business, and shares with us the lessons he has learned along the way. 


Are you starting a business and trying to figure out how to do it? Or are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to balance everything? Listen in as Tom drops nuggets of wisdom on how to maximize your time and energy and eliminate waste.


Key Takeaways from this episode:
On having a refined system Knowing what you can and cannot controlSurrounding yourself with other people that can give you leverageTaking time to ask yourself, “what gives me energy?”Figuring out what you love and what you hateOn being the perfect solution for a very specific person

About Tom Healy:
Tom Healy is passionate about helping organizations drive higher performance from their key people. As a teenager, Tom started his first business and his entrepreneurial spirit only grew. Over his professional career, Tom has founded three successful companies, published five books, developed online education used on over 100 college campuses, delivered over 1,000 presentations and helped hundreds of organizations execute faster.
Connect with Tom:


LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetomhealy/


About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.


To connect with Katie:
An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023): https://now.katierichardson.com/event


Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator



Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

As entrepreneurs, we dedicate a huge amount of effort and commitment to running our business, yet we forget the biggest asset we have: our health and fitness. What if you can run your body like a business?
In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks with Julian Hayes of Executive Health about how it is possible to do just that and create a lifestyle and nutrition specific to your body’s needs. Discover how epigenetics can unlock possibilities for longevity, as well as making a positive impact for your overall health from a cellular level in order to manage stress and go through life’s daily complications with ease. 
 Key Takeaways from this episode:
What is Epigenetics and how does it relate to entrepreneurs?Non-negotiable things for CEOs to haveBenefits of cardio and strength trainingExecutive presence, strength training, and mental clarityThe impact of exercise on managing stress and navigating complexities.What’s working now in your business? About Julian Hayes:
Julian Hayes II is an author, hybrid athlete, and the founder of Executive Health. He's also the host of Executive Health and Life. Lastly, he's had 300+ articles published in Inc., Entrepreneur, Chief Executive, & many more.
 
Connect with Julian:f
Website: https://www.executivehealth.io/
Free Health Report (The Optimal Executive) — https://www.executivehealth.io/report
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/


About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
 
To connect with Katie:
Join Katie in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event
 Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Marketing strategies have been taught for decades, but admittedly, some of them are no longer working as changes in consumer preferences are accelerating. So, what’s working now in the field of marketing?


In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks with Cody Wittick, Co-CEO of Kynship, in a discussion about marketing strategies. Cody’s life experiences from long mission trips around the world have given him a valuable perspective in connecting with people and building a productive and grateful culture for his team.


Key Takeaways from this episode:
A purpose-driven business and celebrating success.The benefit of spending a lot of time on culture. What's working now inside influencer marketing?Navigating complexity and stress in life and business.On faith, business, and fitness habits“The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing”About Cody Wittick:
Cody Wittick is the Co-CEO at Kynship, the agency that is paving the way for the future of influencer marketing. Prior to co-founding Kynship, Cody began his journey at QALO, the brand that created the silicone wedding ring. Over the course of 5 years, he built out a robust influencer program of 500+ influencers, all through the foundation of seeding, while also working with household names such as Lebron James, Jason Aldean, Mike Trout, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. While at Kynship, Cody has been working with companies like Native, M&Ms, Traeger, and Wilson.


Connect with Cody:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codywittick
X / Twitter: @Cody_Wittick
Website: http://www.kynship.co/


About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.


To connect with Katie:
An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023): https://now.katierichardson.com/event
Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Are you one of those millions of people who wish you could just live your dream? To be able to travel when you want to and do things you love? If you are, then you are on the right podcast! 
 
Join your host, Katie, and Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs on Fire, as they talk about achieving financial and lifestyle freedom. What does it take to build a lasting business and a lasting podcast?
 
 Key Takeaways from this episode:
 
o   Being clear on what you are and what you are not good at.
o   What is working on podcasting?
o   Business and life transitions - simplifying process
o   Focusing on the center of your business and thinking about the next steps
o   Engaging with people and building a community
o   Making connections and building a network
o   Paying it forward - when to give it for free and when to send an invoice?
o   Trusting your gut
 
About Kate Erickson:
 
Kate Erickson is the heartbeat at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. She is also the host of Kate's Take, where she shares a behind-the-scenes look at running a 7-figure business; and co-host of Nicole & Kate Can Relate, a podcast about the power of conversations. Her goal: to help entrepreneurs achieve financial and lifestyle freedom.
 
Connect with Kate:
 Website: https://www.eofire.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelerickson_

 
 About Katie Richardson:
 
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
 
 To connect with Katie:
An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event
 
Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
 
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr