How does entrepreneurship empower free living - or does it? Today, I am joined by Isaac Morehouse to discuss his journey from founding Praxis, through taking on a project that was NOT his passion (but not NOT his passion) and landing in Florida. He openly shares his struggles and successes.
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Featured Event: #my3Things Webinar on January 9, 2024, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/11/15/jan-9-my3things-webinar/
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Getting ready for the BIG DAY this week?? Amy Dingmann and I talked a bunch about recipe ideas and other country girl things. I think you'll love listening while you get ready for your fun day!
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Today is a livestream of my presentation on #My3Things from this weekend at the TSP 2024 Fall Workshop. It is a slightly different approach than I have typically done. Our usual Monday segments are not part of this podcast.
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Tuesday, 9:30am: Fix Your Zone -0 with Andy McCann
Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck
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Join me for a talk about running a small business, a homestead, and community building as well as our Monday segments about pantry management, operation independence and more.
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Tales from the Prepper Pantry
Weekly Shopping Report (Shut out of Mewe)
Frugality Tip (none)
Operation Independence
Main topic of the Show: Do the Work
Murphy is a bitch. Murphy likes to visit right after Self Reliance Festival and other busy times. Murphy came over last week. Or did he?
The funny thing about Murphy is we blame “Murphy” for things going wrong but whose fault is it really.
Roaster
It is all your fault
Do Hard Things because if you don't do them now you will have to do harder things later and this goes for personal health (miking the right small choices every day) and for your business.
As the owner, YOU see things that need addressing and you have to make a big choice: Do it yourself or set it up for someone else to do it.
The answer is not that simple.
That was THE WORK that had to be done so I did it.
Because failure is not an option.
So back to my roasters and Murphy. It wasnt Murphy’s fault. It was mine.
But right after they told me they wanted some extra handling. In a week where I felt tired. In a week with extra emails to answer, supplies to stash, communications to write, and steps to take to set up a great 2025.
What saves the day: My3Things
Doing the Work means identifying which work is most important to do.
Example: The location of the ditch for electrical service
How to use My3Things, steps to take – Business owner: everything is your fault even when it isn't your fault.
Doing the work that was most important first
Doing the work to keep healthy
Doing the work earlier and later than everyone else
Because sometimes doing the work is what needs to be done.
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Join me for a group discussion with Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more.
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Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more.
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Today I am joined by Aron Wagner of American Cloud to chat about digital matters.
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Aron Wagner is CEO of American Cloud, a data hosting solution that cares about freedom of speech.
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Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more.
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Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Chuck Peoples of Homestead Medical.
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Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more.
Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live.
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Join me for a frank discussion with Michael Sparks about network marketing and when it is a scam, and when it is an opportunity.
Featured Event: Exit and Build and Summit: https://livefree.academy/op/land-summit-4/?ref=183
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A generic (non promotional) show on understanding Network Marketing Business Opportunities. Below are some questions
1. Why do you think so many people are negative on network marketing/home business opportunities?
2. What's the difference between a legitimate business opportunity and a scam?
3. Can you really make money in the the industry?
4. Approximately How many Direct Sales companies are there?
5. What do you see as the biggest hurdle for people being successful in Network Marketing?
6. What are some negatives about joining a network marketing company. What are things to look out for?
7. What are the sales circles 1, 2, and 3...?
8. What kind of training can one expect when joining?
Bonus, how to pick and choose the right company?
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Join me for a discussion of work life integration with Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies.
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Keith is an ex-army helicopter pilot that cares for 52 acres in Southernmost Illinois with his wife Becky and 6 children. I’m addition to raising livestock and roasting coffee, they run 2 airbnbs and market small cabin kits which other folks can use to affordably start their homesteads or add an additional stream of income.
Keith’s passion is reversing the trend of disintegrating modern families. He believes that people were created to beautify the earth through productive labor. All else being equal, family centered work is the enduring center of family life that is noticeably missing from modern society, and that may serve to draw us together again.
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Today we talk about lessons learned from the free five day webinar series that was put together by the SRF team and me. We will also go over our usual Monday segments: Tales from the prepper pantry, the weekly shopping report, frugality tip, operation independence
Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo, THIS WEEKEND!
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LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams
🎙️ Monday, 2pm, Lessons Learned from the Webinar Series
🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Alyssa, and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment
🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with Matt Williams, Knightsbridge
🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live
🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
Weekly Shopping Report, March 11
Saturday's first trip was just by me, primarily to get an oil change for the Santa Fe, but I then went to Hobby Lobby and found a few items I knew Sonia wanted; Saturday was our 17-year Anniversary.
Dollar Tree. Most of the drink coolers are full again, and all of them are now $2.25. I still just grab a drink off a shelf.
Aldi: more crowded than usual. Stock levels were good, and as usual we found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.64 (-); whole milk: $2.86; heavy cream: $5.19; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-).
Home Depot. A 2x4x8 was $3.38, which I don't think is a change (I only put the staples in my notes).
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Frugality Tip from Margo
When pricing out new appliances, look at the delivery and set up fees. Those hidden little fees can be another couple of hundred dollars. In the last year we have had to replace a spare refrigerator and a stacked washer/dryer.(Side note don't ever buy a scratch and dent washer, ask me how I know). We ended up using one store (Best Buy), because delivery and setup were included in the price of the washer/dryer and if you are nice to people they will put your fridge in too 😉. A family member just got a new dishwasher, but didn't look at the add on fees. What looked like a savings over other stores prices ,ended up being $180 more than the other store with the extra fees. So even if you are handy and are planning on putting your own appliances in, look at that free delivery and setup and let someone else do the work without paying any more money.
Happy saving y'all.
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Main topic of the Show: Lessons From The Webinar Series
Why we are doing it.
Assess Your Assets - just like in homestead design
Tap into your community - Cohosts, content creators, and Rebecca
Lessons Learned
All in all Know Your Why, Know Your Brand, And Be Willing To Take A Chance.
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Janet Szabo from The Straight Stitch and Kerry Brown from Strong Roots Resources join me today to talk about building your lifestyle business and other things in this member spotlight episode.
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Today, we help Ken Eash find ways to accelerate his coaching business. This is a flash mob of the best kind and YOU may be the key to it all.
Featured Event: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/self-reliance-through-permaculture/ March 2 in Crossville, TN $25
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A brainstorm discussion with Ken as he developes the next phase of his business
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Today I talk about building your brand, remaining positive, the Ruckus and more with Bear Independent and John Willis.
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Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your personal brand, why you might consider doing so, and tips on expanding your reach.
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Today is a re-release of this episode because there were audio issues! Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Joel Ryals to talk about building on your passion, the rumors of coming shut downs, and more.
Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com
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Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast for a discussion on the dreaded October 4th test of the digital emergency network, building your business, irrigation ideas, raised beds and more.
Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass
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Today we take your questions on trombincino squash, songs, society, building your business, and more.
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What is the change you made coming up to this SRF that you think will make the biggest improvement?
ANOTHER QUESTION
Curious if either of you have a reaction (good, bad, or indifferent) to that song "Rich Men North of Richmond." I just heard it for the first time this morning.
From Lettie = What is one topic that has not been done at SRF that you would like to see?
John: Have you always been the kind of person who goes your own way without really caring what other people think?
John: If you could not sew anymore, what would you do?
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Today we talk about content creation, tools, new ideas, and building your business with Jack Spirko and John Willis.
Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com
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Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Toolman Tik Cook to talk about building your empire, using social media and YouTube to grow your audience, and more.
Event: Advanced Wound Care with Chuck Peoples
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