I truly enjoyed this interview with, acclaimed author, blogger, and all around great guy, Jeff Goins.  Jeff is very candid about his journey towards becoming a full time writer, blogger and coach.  As you know (if you follow this blog or podcast), I am a very big advocate for everyone to at least seriously consider creating multiple streams of income around doing and sharing what you love.

Having a passion based or lifestyle business -either full time or on the side- is a great way to do work that matters and get paid to do what you love.  What I appreciate about Jeff is, he’s achieving this the “RIGHT WAY.”  With integrity, honesty, and an authentic heart for helping people succeed at creating a life and career that they love.

It’s not about “get rich quick!”  It’s about meeting the needs of others with your expertise, and translating your strengths into real solutions that help other people.

Jeff recently did a series on his blog on How To Built a Blog Audience of Over 100,000 Readers

In one of his blog post in this series Jeff’s writes:

But there’s a paradox in the pursuit of fame: those who try the hardest to earn others’ attention rarely get it. Conversely, those who scorn the limelight are often the ones dodging the paparazzi.

Of course, this isn’t always the case. But with writing and other artistic crafts, I’ve found it to be undeniably accurate. Something interesting happens when you make passion your chief pursuit: People start to notice.

The world is desperate for, even envious of, people living purposeful lives that are free from fear. We are all inspired by those brave enough to shirk the trappings of fame and do work that matters.

If you are interested in “going pro” with your writing, or want another fresh perspective on the personal development, make sure you check Jeff’ blog out.

You can also reach him here:

Be well my friend, and remember in everything you do, live generously, live courageously, and always finish well!

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On this episode of Live Your Epic Life we sit down with the Liberated CEO himself, Scott Leonard.

Scott Leonard, CFP, is the owner of Navigoe, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with offices in Nevada and California.  He was the sole founder and owner of Leonard Wealth Management Inc., established in 1996, as an all-inclusive wealth management firm, which became Navigoe in 2013. Scott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®); in 2013.   Scott was listed as among the five most influential Registered Investment Advisors for 2012.

Scott maintained his executive role at his firm during his planned three-year trip sailing from Florida to Australia, making quarterly flights to the United States for client meetings. Scott has been an instructor at UCLA Extension, teaching courses  in the financial planning certificate program. He has also been an instructor and Dean of the School of Investments for NAPFA University. He is a national speaker on investment, wealth management, and practice management issues. Scott is a published author, specializing in advanced investment theory, and has been the featured financial planner for the Los Angeles Times weekly “Money Make-Over” column.  His analysis and opinions on advanced wealth management issues are have been featured in national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today,Money Magazine, and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Scott was ranked among the five most influential Registered Investment Advisors in America by RIABiz in 2012.

Check out The Liberated CEO here!

Scott graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. His CFP credential was earned in 1994.

The Liberated CEO principles allow me to free myself from counterproductive details and distractions, to fulfill a goal of importance to my family, while meeting the highest management standards of my firm.   By using these principles, you’ll transform how you manage and operate your professional services or small business so that you gain more control, freedom, and wealth, as our subtitle suggests.”
–Scott A. Leonard

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