Heartcore Business

The Truth About Sensitive People

2020-01-30T19:39:56Z

I want to take a moment to talk to anybody who is sensitive.

What I mean is, when someone speaks to you about your job or about the work you’ve done on a project, you find yourself taking that feedback, processing it as criticism – and then you do something that even I’m guilty of. You shut down.

When you shut down, you are fueling and building a community of people around you that are going to walk on eggshells when they engage with you. This will not only make them cautious when speaking to you. This can be damaging to your business and team.

And, what you might not realize, is that you could have the most powerful person in your space right now that is directly connected to the ultimate dream you want or goals you want to reach. When you shut down you are also shutting them out. You are not giving them permission to stand shoulder to shoulder with you in order to help you succeed.

I used to get angry. I would get angry, I would yell, I would yell some more and then I would shut down. I was the “yeller.” Being sensitive and being a yeller are both equally as dangerous and destructive to the team’s success. Both are oppressive and will hold the team down. No matter which side you’re on it’s irrelevant, the bottom line is, it doesn’t work.

When I realized how my anger was affecting my team I had a decision to make; change how I process my anger and achieve better results with my team, or don’t. And I did. And yes, I still yell but I don’t yell at people anymore. Now, I ask permission of my team to know that I love them, I’m not angry at them, I’m just triggered by something and I need space and time to blow this off. And together we get through it and it passes.

So, what’s the best way for you to change or at least mitigate the effect you’re having on your team? How can you take personal responsibility to better yourself and transform the way you express your sensitivity? My recommendation: leadership work.

We have a leadership program because I know that everybody deals with feedback differently. I’m on my journey to better and you can be too. It’s okay to be sensitive, we are human, and it happens. But it’s not okay to make other people circumvent your sensitivity.

If you want to be part of an “A team”, you need to be able to digest your emotions and filter them through a different lens. Great people are created, they are not born. People traditionally outgrow each other and that’s because some grow faster than others. Without acknowledging what your sensitivity might be doing to your team what will eventually happen is, you’re going to get outpaced. And then where are you going to be?

Remember that it’s not the most talented at the top, it’s the most willing.

Get your mind right and your business will follow.

To watch my video where I talk more about this, click here.

How To Stop Being Anxious

2020-01-28T19:19:30Z

I remember a night where I was crossing a bridge in Las Vegas, knowing that I had a little too much to drink, a little too much Xanax and I started feeling out of control. My body was giving out and I could feel my legs giving out underneath me.

It was as scary as it sounds. I was self-medicating my anxiety and developed a destructive pattern. And it was the type of pattern where if you don’t self correct it, you could end up in a body bag.

When I had anxiety, I would start my day with half of a Xanax, then I would find the nearest martini so that I could get drunk and make it through the day.

Every single day I would eat spinach and strawberry salad so that I could get skinnier.

Every single day I was doing either alcohol, cocaine or speed.

I realized that I was tearing my body down emotionally and physically.

But, I beat my anxiety by confronting the root of what was driving me to indulge in these vices.

I broke the pattern.

I’ve had friends that couldn’t get on airplanes or leave their houses because of their anxiety. They sought help from people like Tony Robbins, went to see psychiatrists, took Xanax and did everything else… but they couldn’t beat their anxiety.

Doctors will tell you, “Here’s another Xanax… Here’s another Adderall… here’s another thing…” to comatose you, to numb you.

Every shot you take, every glass of wine you drink or pill you pop… it will just keep getting worse. And at the end of the day, you are still avoiding dealing with the source of the problem.

If you’re feeling like your life is falling apart or like you don’t want to go outside, or are afraid to travel or be around certain people… you have to address the core root of WHY you’re feeling anxious.

The answer to life is not learning how to “cope.”

At some point, you’re going to have to take responsibility and look at what you’re running from. You cannot be successful when you’ve got a weight that’s holding you down.

I challenge you today, to identify the thing that’s worrying you the most.

Is it money?

Is it a relationship?

Is it a divorce?

Is it your job?

Determine what about that thing freaks you out.

If you can come to peace with the worst-case scenario, your anxiety is going to lift.

I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. This is just my personal experience with countless people who have experienced anxiety and just can’t get it to go away.

You have anxiety for a reason, your body is trying to tell you something. Don’t ignore it.

It’s time to make a change.

Watch my latest video below where I talk more about this.

It’s Not Un-feminine To Make a lot of Money

2020-01-14T17:15:11Z

Is it hard for successful, single women to find successful men or men that want to commit long term?

Yes.

I know I can get in a lot of trouble for saying this but…

Whether you’re a man or a woman, when you make a lot of money, often there’s a part of you that thinks you are the BOSS!

Don’t get me wrong, making a lot of money is amazing!

I’m not saying that it’s BAD if you make a lot of money, but typically, with high levels of income, you have high levels of substance abuse and addiction… you have high levels of depression or mental challenges or you’re just bossy and that can be hard to be around!

Often what it takes to make a lot of money, is a huge amount of sacrifice, and who’s willing to make that sacrifice?

The people who are running from something.

And, I’m a full advocate of making a lot of money, but along the way you have to address some of these challenges. You have to look at what you might be running from and deal with it. Because if you don’t, you’ll find that no matter how hard you work, you won’t be satisfied!

So, what’s the #1 thing powerful women hear from men…?

“I didn’t know you needed me. I don’t know where I fit.”

And all we need from men is to hold us.

To all the men out there… dating or married to strong women…we need you to be there so we can rest into you.

We need you to NOT stop bringing flowers.

We need you to be okay with the fact that we have an opinion.

And ladies, you need to not take his voice away.

I found myself holding space, holding ‘the bucket’ for my husband.

And all the relationship courses out there talk about men holding ‘the bucket’ for women.

Where’s the course for women…? lol

It’s not un-feminine to make a lot of money.

It’s not wrong, but the roles do reverse.

Let’s be honest… what it took to get there was for her to be a little bossy, to be a little bitchy, to be on top of her game.

You gotta put those things away, just like in any relationship; a woman and a woman, a man and a man, a man and a wife… whatever.

He makes the money. She makes the money. It doesn’t matter.

You’re going to have to change when you come into a partnership. The most important thing is, you need to figure out how to be in the partnership.

Both of your lives are important and no one trumps the other one because of money!

If you WORK with your spouse or love partner then post a comment below and tell us how you get along. What tricks have you learned that work?

Technology Assistant

2019-12-17T20:31:28Z

Technology Assistant Job Announcement

Deadline to apply: December 23, 2019

HeartCore Business has been a leader in the business coaching space for 9 years. HeartCore gives passionate entrepreneurs a proven, powerful step-by-step system for building a profitable business and a freedom lifestyle around their gifts.

HeartCore has been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies, two years in a row.

We have a current opening for a Technical Assistant to join the team immediately.

HeartCore Business is seeking an enthusiastic, diligent and hard working Infusionsoft Assistant. Initially, this position will start as a contract position with the potential to evolve into full time employed status. We are located in the San Diego, California area, and while you will work from home, we are looking for someone who can travel occasionally to Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas for local events and assistance. The position is initially a contract position, with the possibility of hire after 90 days.

**You MUST have a minimum of 2 years experience in Infusionsoft to be considered for the position and be a US Citizen.**

This person will assist in the daily tasks of our various technology products and solutions. At HeartCore, most of our solutions are vendor-provided and hosted externally.

Specifically, we are looking for someone with a solid understanding of Infusionsoft – and individual with several years experience working with the software, creating email campaigns, broadcasts, reporting, and various other tasks. (Other programs we use, like Clickfunnels, Plus This, Zapier, Close.io, Docusign, WordPress and others are a great perk if you have experience.)

Our company is growing rapidly, which is creating the need and opportunity to hire a person whose skills align with the technology needs of a growing, entrepreneurial company. You’ll assist with this and with operating current technology and solving current challenges.

As our Technology Support Assistant/Infusionsoft Expert, your typical day will be focused on any number of these activities:

Sending email and SMS campaigns on a daily basis
Meeting deadlines and helping manage projects related to Infusionsoft
Supporting operational and technical support needs of our current systems
Supporting and responding to the needs of our internal team
Answering data questions to support our team members who are creating reports
Supporting and solving technology problems and resolving downtime

These are skills and experiences we want to ensure you have:

Minimum of 2 years experience in Infusionsoft (Absolute MUST!)
Technical Requirements: i.e., building campaigns, tagging, creating reports, etc.
Knowledge of Docusign creation a huge plus
Clickfunnels experience highly preferred or other similar program (Leadpages, etc) 1 year
Ability to create posts, media, etc in WordPress
2 years’ technology assistant experience
Google Suite experience (emails, documents, spreadsheets)
Ability to quickly learn and master new software and programs – you’re a quick study learning new things!
Excel/Google Sheets Mastery – you are an Excel whiz – you know how to do all the basics, plus some pretty cool tricks that most people don’t know (pivot tables, concatenation, more advanced formulas are a definite plus!)
Excellent English grammar and general proofreading (i.e. when creating email templates)
Ability to present technical information to non-technical people in a meaningful and understandable way
Demonstrated process improvement experience in a company similar to ours
Problem solving capabilities

Perks of working with us!:

Flexibility to work from home
Working with a rapidly growing company that’s making a difference in the world
Incredible teammates who work hard to support each other and the company

Work Schedule:

FLEXIBILITY – There are no “set” hours, however, we will require some availability during the week on both first shift and second shift type of schedule. Most of our employees are on the West Coast, but we are a virtual company with employees all over the United States. Some days may be less than 8 hours, other days may be more. We try very hard to take the weekends off!
There will be weekly meetings and other appointments, as needed, that you will be required to attend

Computer/Office Requirements:

Cable high speed internet required
Windows 10 or Latest MAC OS
Dependable ISP with few if any outages
Webcam for meetings
Cell phone (for messaging platforms, etc, texts)
Quiet place to attend meetings, etc when required

Who YOU are…

Positive
Engaging
Forward Thinking
You have an “I can do that!” attitude
You love taking a project from an idea to fruition
Diligent and detail oriented
Ready to make a difference in the world with the work you do

Job Type: Contract with possibility of becoming full-time employee after 90 days

Salary: $25 – 30/hour based on experience

To apply: CLICK HERE to submit your application no later than December 23, 2019. Must be a US Citizen.

The Biggest Problem for Your Business Right Now

2019-12-14T15:32:00Z

Do you get stuck in a loop, thinking, even obsessing over the next best move for your business?

Do you go over the same questions again and again, like:

How can I get more sales…

Where do I find the right VA…

How do I take my business to the next level…

What’s the best way to deal with life situations when I’m trying to grow a business…

The truth is, if you can manage your mind, your business will take care of itself.

Back in the day, I’d let anything imperfect that happened disrupt me and throw me for a loop.

Like when I sent out an email to my whole list and the link was wrong… or that time I realized I hired the wrong assistant.

All these things are about your INTENSITY. And what you need to do is to calm down.

Your job is to be grateful for the things that are in your space now. You know, the things you once prayed for that you DO have. Like the relationship you once prayed for, or the business and income you once prayed for.

We are now in our 9th year of HeartCore and we are set to have our best year ever.

But the first 2 years sucked.

I was confused about a lot of things.

And I brought that intensity to the business, to my decisions and eventually to my money.

Something is always going to happen.

As soon as you solve one problem, a new problem arises. And honestly, that new problem is always a blessing.

Or it can be. Depending on how you walk through that problem.

All you need to do is to get out of the way and stop trying to control what other people need to do.

Stop controlling what you need to do.

Stop operating in this intensity.

It’s the intensity that kills your dreams… it’s the intensity that makes you miserable.

It’s not your career, it’s not your spouse, it’s not your weight, it’s not any of that that makes you miserable.

The thing that actually makes you miserable is your emotional triggers and your control… your intensity.

Intensity is great for people that are way laid back. But most of us that I see inside this community are uber-driven and that drive can cause us to think that the one struggle we’re facing right now… if we can just solve that one thing, all our dreams will come true.

That’s ‘the lie’ as Christians call the enemy; it’s the lie that spiritual people call ‘ego.’

The struggle is real – and it’s a good thing if you have it cause it means you’re still breathing.

It’s a good thing you have it because it means you’re going to the next level.

But if you keep struggling with the same struggle for years, it’s because you keep focusing on that one thing to solve everything.

When you get intimate with and embrace the struggle, you’ll walk through the journey differently than when you have resentment and hate for the struggle.

I invite you to look at your struggles and take your power back. When you focus on what you ‘should’ or shouldn’t do, you give your power away with an ‘entitled mindset’.

Money is easy to make. You can make tons of money without knowing your message, without having a product, as long as you have a buyer’s list versus a follower’s list.

I don’t want followers. I want people who want to leave a legacy on the planet… but to get to the next level we need to get out of our own way.

We really can have what we want.

What changed for me this year, over other years, is that I walked through those moments of failure better than I ever have.

I made a commitment to fail last year and through that commitment, we massively grew the company, we massively grew our wisdom and we massively set ourselves up for a better year next year!

My marriage is amazing, my health is incredible and I couldn’t be happier.

I want to challenge you between now and the next 30 days to put yourself out there.

What could you fail at?

What could you make a commitment to fail at that could unleash you to play bigger… to have less intensity, to get out of confusion, to not allow yourself to feel stuck and be stuck?

If you think about all the things that went wrong this year and you put a new lens on it… it could help you walk through 2020 in a way that will set you up for massive growth!

Get your mind right and everything else will fall into place.

I’d love for you to join our free Facebook Group if you haven’t already. I’ll be doing some fun, impactful stuff in there this coming year. I’ll share wins, losses, and all the things I’ve learned along the way.

Click here to join: www.heartcorebusiness.com/group

The Most Important Video I’ve Ever Made.

2019-11-22T19:56:15Z

Almost 21 million Americans have an addiction to drugs or alcohol…

Over 40 million people regularly visit porn sites… with over 200,000 classified as “addicts”…

1.7 million are addicted to pills of some sort…

And over 70 million Americans are addicted to FOOD.

I won’t even get into the number of people addicted to social media… or work… or dozens of other things people become “addicted” to as a way to cope.

Today, I’m opening up about something really personal.

Now is the time to say something about it because I just can’t keep it quiet any longer.

In my 20’s, I was lying to my doctor, I was lying to my parents, I was lying to my family and I was pretending like I had it all together.

But the truth is I was very lost.

And during that time when I was lost, it was because of my addiction.

I know that this may come as a surprise to you… and it’s really hard to share, but it has to be said, because addiction is affecting MILLIONS of people right now!

And I won’t stand by and be silent anymore.

If my story helps just ONE person change their life… it’s worth it.

If you — or someone you know — is suffering from any kind of addiction, whether it’s drugs, alcohol, social media, pills, or food… I encourage you to watch this video.

I share my struggles. I share what got me through. And I share what I know to be true today.

If you or someone you know has ever been hurt by addiction, please take just 3 minutes to watch this video!

My Story With Addiction

I thought I was going to die.

That was my moment.

I was just lost.

The funny thing is, I thought being lost was normal.

Maybe your addiction isn’t as serious as a drug addiction.

I was addicted to being skinny. I compared myself to other girls, thinking “Oh, she’s got a tinier waist or bigger boobs or perfect hair.”

I chose speed as my drug of choice because I woke up and I was super skinny, and I wanted to be hotter.

I believed that I wasn’t good enough.

What I didn’t realize is that I was self-destructing.

At one point it shifted from WANTING to be skinny to NEEDING it, and it led me to the point that I couldn’t be honest about what I was doing and who I was becoming.

Today I’m okay with sharing who I am, and my messiness, but at that time of my life I was still compromising who I was.

But here’s the difference… today I have wisdom.

Addiction Impacts Millions Of People Around The World

Addiction doesn’t always mean alcohol and drugs. Many people are addicted to negative thoughts, work, social media, electronics or food.

Here’s the thing…when you’re addicted to ANYTHING, you’re in an extremely vulnerable spot and you’re liking compromising who you are.

I don’t care if your friends are doing it, or if your friends aren’t bold enough to be able to stand up to you to say that it’s wrong.

I’m standing here right now to say that the thing inside of your heart that you know is wrong… it’s wrong!

It may be hard to hear… but I’m saying this because I care about you.

I want the best for you. I’m taking a stand for you.

You will never be successful in life, until you are truthful about who you are and fully embracing and stepping into that.

Here Are the 6 Truths That Addiction Lies to You About

Your life is not your own. Your actions affect everyone around you. You need to know that someone is watching you right now, and basing their next decision off of your actions.
Your life is valuable. You have strengths that no one else has. You’re perfectly you. Every mistake, every bad decision, every challenge actually makes you MORE valuable to this world. It doesn’t mean you’re dumb, or a loser or unworthy. Turn your struggles into strengths and use them to fuel your passion.
Your life has its own special purpose. Stop comparing yourself to other people who seem to have it together. Just because someone looks more glamorous, has more money or a bigger house doesn’t mean that you don’t matter, that your mission doesn’t matter and that you’re not good enough to make an impact. You are on this Earth for a reason!
Your life matters. You are the person you’ve been waiting for. You have everything you need inside of yourself – strength, courage, wisdom, and passion. Let go of the addictions that don’t uplift you… and instead, move into the things that bring you inspiration, creativity and support.
Your size doesn’t matter. You need to know that there’s a man that loves every shape of a woman. And a woman that loves every shape of a man. Remember to be yourself, because the people who value you for who you are, and not what you do or what you have, are your true supporters.
People care about you. Ask for help if you need it – you’ll get it. No matter where you’re at or what you’re going through, there’s someone out there whose mission it is to help you, to protect you and to inspire you. Stay open.

You can have everything you want right now. There’s nothing in the way of your happiness and success.

So please… stop compromising yourself!

Stop taking actions that you know in your heart are wrong.

Speak up when someone you know is compromising themselves.

Take a stand for who you truly are.

There’s not another person in the world that has your voice, your dreams, your ideas. This makes you so valuable!

Step into who you truly are, because that calling tells the world that they can be who they are.

Let’s help each other to stop being afraid, to stop feeling like we’re not good enough, to stop compromising our integrity.

The truth is that people will seek you not because of what you do, or what you have, but because of who you are.

Who will you become?

How to Turn Addiction Into Service

Addiction is self focused.

As you become less self focused and more others focused, you can be of service to others.

You will see that service to others results in the fulfillment of your own needs.

You have to understand that addiction is telling you that you don’t deserve love and success. That’s self-destructive.

When you stop resisting your own self and self-lovingness, you can open to things like trust and faith.

Trust and faith will give you wisdom, which gives you the ability to help yourself and to help others.

It doesn’t make any sense to believe that you have to go through the cost of pain and suffering in order to achieve success in your life.

Playing small and feeling guilty are the roadblocks to achieving your true wants and desires.

While you may not be addicted to drugs or alcohol, are you addicted to negative thoughts that aren’t serving you?

Or to people who aren’t helping you be who you want to be?

Maybe you’re simply addicted to running away from the calling in your heart?

I care enough about you to address this big problem regardless of what others may think of me.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction watch this short 3-minute life-changing video!

If this video inspired you, please share it with someone you think will benefit from hearing this important message.

Love,

Shanda

The Devastating Truth No Mother Wants To Admit

2019-11-22T16:46:15Z

One of the greatest blocks for women that is preventing them from embarking on the true quest of their calling is . . . mommy guilt!

Guilt is the source of so much fear.

Mommy guilt means you’re neglecting your child.

These feelings are real and, just like every woman on the planet, I feel them too.

When you’re not pouring into your relationship with your children, it’s painful because you don’t want to outsource being a mom.

Working moms who feel guilt need to hear this.

Watch the video below, or keep reading, to hear what it takes to stop mommy guilt and still succeed across the finish line!

You’re purpose matters. The meaning of your life is not just to be a mother.

It’s to be the role model of a mother that goes all the way across the finish line.

In fact, it’s to run across multiple finish lines.

It’s one thing to get up and get to the starting place of running a race, but you’ve got to keep getting up. You’ve got to keep crossing the finish line.

Why?

Because your child is watching.

You’re here to do something so much more than just juggle and get by.

And you know what?

Things have changed in this age. The rules have changed. This is really, really good news – not bad news. Let me tell you why.

With these new rules, your calling is a critical part of your life. It’s a critical part of thriving and not just getting by. And when you thrive, people are listening and they’re watching. They’re paying attention to the impact you’re having on their lives and the life around you. They’re paying attention to how you’re changing the world.

And now, more than ever, our world needs women who are strong leaders. Specifically, the world needs leaders who stand up for what they believe in.

How are you going to take a stand for what you believe in?

1. Give Yourself Permission

First, you’ve got to give yourself permission that it’s okay that you have the drive to do take a stand. When I was starting out, I thought “I don’t know if building a business to this level is worth it.” With guilt, you start to create logic. When we consider quitting – the dangerous thing about that is going backwards. But going backwards should never be an option. If you go backwards, it’s like you’re setting a “deserve level” in your brain that is going to stay at that level, and it’s going to affect all the other areas that you care about: your parenting, your relationship, your fitness, your money for retirement, all of that.

2. Stop Apologizing

Don’t apologize for wanting to create an extraordinary result with your life, a legacy along with a life. Guilt uses up valuable energy that can be turned into service. You have to discover a new reality that is in a totally different context. Can you evolve with change? Can you allow for something different to fill the space that stress is occupying?

3. Be a Role Model

You are the role model for an extraordinary life. Teach your kids by showing them that they can do whatever they want in life, that they can be as big as they want to be! The decision is not to create more little humans that grow up to be people who quit. Your decisions are impacting the next generation and here’s the deal: Your child is going to be friends with somebody else’s child, so you have to take a stand; you have to spread this message!

Women so often try to do so much by themselves!

This results in . . . STRESS!

Stress clouds our ability to see reality and it is NOT a gift to anyone. Nobody should miss out on reading stories with their child because of stress.

And, sure, that’s easy for a multimillionaire or billionaire to say, because they have people to support their lives. They can afford drivers to pick up their kids and nannies.

As you, yourself, add to your household’s bottom line, you have to realize that it’s no longer about doing everything on your own.

You’ve got to change the belief that you have to do everything by yourself.

What has to give to allow you the space you need to run your company and be with your child?

Guess what? There’s a lot at stake if this message doesn’t sink in. Women risk a lot when they’re under this kind of pressure.

What’s at risk?

You will not make as much money as you could
Your mental, emotional and physical health will deteriorate
You will become unhappy – which will affect everything

So, does cleaning the oven, or doing the laundry, really seem like the right commitment?

My message is that you should never have to give up what God put you on this planet to do. And that means you have to make a commitment, first to stop the stress and second to GET SOME HELP!

What is the one greatest skill any women entrepreneur can learn to stop mommy guilt dead in its tracks?

Delegating.

When you first start out, it’s hard to do. But you won’t ever make the leaps that you’re here to make, without STOPPING taking on unnecessary problems.

Delegating is simple. What are the rules? See below and get started now.

Let Go

Point blank: find a way not to have to do the job. Think outside of the box and commit to a new way now. Being broke should never be an excuse. I see people with no money letting things go all the time!

Get Clarity

Create a list with all the things that you do, that do not create a direct income. List everything that’s taking up time. Then find someone who can do them for you.

Stop Being Stuck

Feeling stuck is an attitude, not a reality. Let go of the idea that you have to do everything alone. That belief will never make you any money. If you keep the point of view of being stuck, you will NOT loosen your grip on lack.

Regardless of what growth stage you’re at with your business, this dilemma eventually shows up for all mom entrepreneurs. If you’re feeling disconnected from your family because you’re spending too much time on the computer, working late or even forgetting to eat, you have to adopt the ENLIGHTENED ENTREPRENEUR mindset.

This stage of life requires an exceptional amount of AWARENESS and STRENGTH.

If you’re living in your full potential and need to get out of the struggle, check out this article for 4 smart strategies for mother entrepreneurs.

Click Here.

There are always going to be moments when life is out of balance, no matter where we’re at as mothers, entrepreneurs or simply, as human beings.

So, are you going to go all the way?

You are what gives your life meaning. This means that you get to create the world you live in.

I’m so excited to hear how you’re doing it and what’s helping you thrive right now!

I’d love to read your comments below on how you stand for your role.

Love,

Shanda

This week’s TOP Story about Building a Business Smarter!

2019-11-08T22:48:34Z

The #1 Lesson That Can Change Your Life

If there is one thing I can tell you that will change your life and build a business smarter, it’s to stop worrying about what you need to do to be more, get more, and grow more.

Just stop what you’re doing for a moment and watch this message!

I built a movement, not because I was asking myself questions like, “How do I get more?” and “How do I grow more?”

In fact, I asked myself a ridiculously simple question!

A question that has helped thousands of people be free both financially and emotionally.

Watch the video below, or keep reading, to discover the question that can help you step into true freedom – the kind that can’t be bought!

I want you to hear this message. I want you to free yourself. No matter what your focus is right now, I want you to shift gears by asking yourself,

“How Can I Become More Generous?”

Generosity is singularly the most important thing that can free you from financial failure and suffering. It is also the only way you can fulfill your core calling.

It is the spirit of generosity that creates joy in your heart that enables you to wake up every morning and live a meaningful life.

Without a commitment to generosity, true joy can never find you no matter how much money you make.

In fact, everything anybody ever wants is on the other side of a generous thought.

Generosity requires courage and trust. And it will not come back to you empty-handed, because the courage to lead with generosity is actually the secret sauce to growing!

Every time you want to grow a business, it’s going to require you to be generous in order to get to the next level.

In fact, anytime I ask for something from someone, I notice if they’re willing to give or not. The truth is that, if they’re not willing to give, they probably won’t scale.

My company didn’t grow because I worked harder; my company grew because I actually broke the scarcity in my mindset.

Don’t make this mistake! Working harder and pushing harder is not going to help you grow your money.

The key to growing your money is generosity!

If you don’t have the self-love to take care of yourself, so that you can freely give, then you’re playing a dangerous game with your ego. You’re chasing something called money that’s never going to make you happy.

I’m teaching you to be happy and then you can make a ton of money in the process! Happiness comes from being generous with our resources, like time and money.

Some of the biggest breakthroughs come to us because we choose to lead with a generous spirit.

Generosity is at the core of abundance. In fact, you become more generous when you have more money.

My motivation is in helping you become financially free because I really think the world is a better place when we’re more generous with our time and money.

If you don’t feel like you have enough money to be generous, read this blog! It will help you to change your money story and ditch your money lies! https://www.heartcorebusiness.com/how-to-change-your-money-story-and-ditch-your-money-lies/

If you’re living with money lies, then you’re never going to make as much as you want to—and you’re never going to achieve the kind of freedom you want to.

As soon as you see resistance coming up in the form of thoughts like “I can’t!”, that’s exactly where you’re being called to give!

Whatever you’re resisting now, whatever you’re fighting so hard to have an opinion about, that’s actually where you should be heading into.

Generosity is The Biggest Game Changer For Your Business

Here’s the real deal:

When you get this, when you truly understand generosity, the game totally changes!

I know you can take your game to the next level and, I promise you, generosity will get you there. The truth is, everyone expects you to be a good person, they expect you to do the right thing.

But, it’s who you are above and beyond that is what’s going to get everyone’s attention.

When you actually DECIDE to spend a whole year of your life putting everybody before you and giving from that place, and actually thinking about “How can I keep giving more?”, you will not only get paid, you will get to the top of that year!

And when you get to the top and remember these simple words that point to a generous spirit, all I ask is, not that you give me credit, I ask that you come back into the world and teach this same spirit to everybody you know.

Isn’t that the world we want to live in?

That’s the world we’re creating right now.

So, I’m not only unveiling the single most important business success factor to you, but I’m also asking you to change the way you think!

When you begin to understand that generosity comes from a space of self-love, you will receive lots and lots of money, but you will also receive the kind of gifts that no amount of money can buy: trust, loyalty, compassion, abundance!

The crazy thing is – it’s so freaking simple!

Honestly, just try it for one day, one week, one month, one year.

I promise you that it will not only change your personal life and your business, it will also transform the world you live in.

If you are still not where you want to be in your business, if you’re still not meeting your personal and professional goals – it’s time to take what your giving to the next level.

Start by recognizing that what you want isn’t money – it’s usually what the money can get you, like love or freedom. Love and freedom dwell in a spirit of generosity. They are outside of the fear-based mindset of “not enough time”, “not enough money”, “not enough energy”. What you want already dwells within you and you must use the spirit of generosity to bring it out into your world, into the world that you’re creating.

The scarcity mindset will never lead you to a meaningful and fulfilling life, but generosity will. And the best part?

It will inspire everyone you know to lead with that same spirit!

To your success,

Shanda

3 Tips to Grow Your Internet Business from an Inc. 5000 CEO

2019-11-01T20:11:08Z

You don’t become a $10 million/year internet business overnight.
Unless you play big and fail fast! You become one by making big choices consistently.

Recently, Inc. 5000 asked me to share my story. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2019, they want to know what I’m doing that’s working. I shared it with them, and I want to share it with you too.

So here’s my advice, from one growing business owner to another.

1. Stop protecting yourself and start failing.

If you want to be an entrepreneur who succeeds, you have to stop protecting yourself.

Entrepreneurs that “make it” aren’t protecting themselves.

They’re pushing themselves out of their comfort zone.
They’re making a mental commitment to move forward.
They’re choosing to embrace mistakes and learn from them.

When you stop protecting yourself, I can’t promise you won’t experience hard times. In fact, I can pretty much guarantee that you will. But . . . while mistakes may be difficult as you go through them, you’re never going to regret them.

Because with each failure, you’re creating something that proves to yourself who you are.

You’re someone who never gives up.
You’re someone who takes risks and figures out how to make it all work.
You’re someone who belongs on the Inc. 5000 list.

And if you’re not holding back on the small decisions you’re trying to control, you’re going to find more and bigger opportunities coming into your space.

Stop looking to protect yourself from the pain of making a mistake, and embrace the failures, the lessons, and the pride that comes with taking action—even when it’s scary. @ShandaSumpterClick To Tweet

It was hard for me to figure out how to fail big at the beginning of this year. It’s much easier to maintain where you’re at than to push forward into new territory. But that’s why I made the conscious effort to make big decisions this year—and to have big failures. I was so determined to take big action and embrace my mistakes that I made it my goal to hit 19 failures this year.

And guess what happened? By the time I hit seven, I had doubled HeartCore’s revenue. It’s because I was making bigger decisions. I was taking bigger risks. My failures were bigger, but as you can see . . . so was my growth.

2. Strengthen your thinking patterns.

Once you start failing, you have a choice to make. How will I use this?

Most people experience failure and think, “Well, this is it. I guess I’m just not cut out for it.” They see a failure or mistake or hardship as something that happens to them.

Here’s what I think:

If you think it happens to you, you’re robbing yourself of the power to grow from it.
If you think it happens for you, you can use it to propel you forward.

Will you let this failure strengthen your thinking or destroy you?

When I was buying real estate and the market imploded, I couldn’t short sale my homes. The banks weren’t taking short sales, and I had to leave with seven years of bad credit and three homes I couldn’t sell.

But I’m so thankful for that experience; I now see it as a blessing. It taught me how to cash flow, and if I hadn’t gone through that failure . . . and if I hadn’t strengthened my thinking pattern . . . I wouldn’t be able to teach cash flow to entrepreneurs.

If I had been protecting myself, then I wouldn’t have taken a risk—bought three properties—and failed hard. And if I had failed hard but hadn’t strengthened my mindset, then I wouldn’t have the faith and resolve I’ve needed to get me to where I am today.

And I love where I am today—an expert in the cash flow field, teaching it to thousands and literally changing the lives of so many entrepreneurs and their clients.

But none of that would have happened if I hadn’t been okay with failing. Because I took a risk and lost my ass at it . . . I had to figure out how to get on top again. I had to figure out how to reconcile my life through that devastation.

Not figuring it out was just not an option because that’s how I approached all my decisions. I was able to get back on top—and now, better than ever.

And it all happened because I was determined to strengthen my thinking pattern. You have to start building a stronger thinking pattern. Everything is happening for you, and you have the power to do great things with your failures.

3. You can’t expect to succeed if you’re looking at what’s behind you.

My nickname growing up was “stupid.” Watch a video I just released on this topic “If you’ve ever been called stupid“.

And for a long time, I believed that lie—that I was stupid. Until one day . . . I realized it didn’t do any good to believe that story anymore.

There were plenty of people succeeding who had been called that—and much worse. So why was I letting something from my past dictate what I believed about who I was today?

I’ve seen people do that with themselves, with their marriages, and with their businesses. They take something that’s happened in the past and hang on to it like their life depends on it.

But the truth is . . . A full life depends on YOU letting go of what’s behind you.

Letting go of those mean things someone said to you.
Letting go of the time your spouse snapped at you when he was tired.
Letting go of the failure you had in your business.

They don’t have to mean anything about you. They can be stepping-stones—ways to learn and grow and move forward. But you’re the only one who can let go of those stories and start building new ones.

P.S. I hope my answer to the Inc. 5000 survey was a blessing to you! If you could take a moment and leave a comment below, please let me know what point stood out to you!

5 Truths to Becoming a Millionaire

2019-10-15T13:11:55Z

Before you watch this I want to give you some context to what I’m up to right now and why!

I made a commitment to spend more time, money and energy in creating video’s that capture powerful points that have the potential to change your mind – therefore your life!

This week’s video is focused on me showing you
The 5 truths to becoming a millionaire.

I think this could change your thinking patterns if you let it..

Watch it once and absorb the message..

Watch it twice and then take notes on what landed for you!

P.S. Here’s the video that’s going to cross a million.