We are not given the same good opportunities right at once. Sometimes, it takes so much struggle and heartache to be where you want.
Often, we can't help but compare ourselves with others. And in the process, questioning our worth. And that's where we end up frustrated and desperate.
And that's not helping at all. We want something good and right to happen in our life.
What about we try not looking elsewhere but deep within?
Marc Allen is a co-founder of Million Dollar YouTube Ads Agency and the lead mentor inside SAC Mastermind where he helps other scaling agencies and consultants make the most amount of money in the least amount of time.
He is a Filipino entrepreneur, investor, and offer/messaging consultant. Since 2010, he has sold multiple hundreds of high-ticket products/services online in different industries like Real Estate, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Coaching, Consulting, and Marketing Services.
Together with his wife, Hanna, an amazing semi-realism and line art artist behind hannerrrdoodles on Instagram and an entrepreneur in her own right, plus their team at BiggerPie.io now spend their time helping agencies, coaches, and consultants scale their income rapidly without burning themselves out.
In this episode, Marc and Hannah share the best ways to manifest and not chase opportunities, focus on inner work first, and find your gift. And ultimately radiate yourself to the world and attract the right people you want to serve, leading to where you want to be in life.
What you will learn from this episode:
- Learn about the tips on finding your target market without necessarily looking for it
- Uncover a success mindset that doesn't rely on money alone to get you motivated
- Find out how to keep opportunities consistently coming without trying too hard
"Success is more of doing what you're supposed to do. And then serving other people with that." - Marc Allen
Topics Covered:
06:39 - Taking us back into Hanna and Marc's memory lane: childhood experience, school life, and work experience before becoming the experts that they are now
15:51 - Taking a look at Marc and Hanna's corporate jobs and experiences before freelancing
21:23 - Struggles, lessons, and wins of working in sales
33:00 - What got them to work together and become the power couple, and how did their dynamics help them run a successful business?
37:00 - Source of inspiration to continue moving forward despite the odds
39:00 - Hanna's advice for newbie freelancers on finding their target niche
39:32 - How Hanna keeps the opportunities coming
44:50 - Marc's realizations on finding your target market
50:19 - How valuable is mentorship?
54:53 - Marc's advice to those who are just starting out in their freelancing journey
59:08: - What Hanna says to those who are trying to carve a niche in the creative space
01:02:05 - Their definition of success
Key Takeaways:
"With all the challenges I went through, it was my faith that gave me the strength to continue and believe that there is something bigger for me." - Marc Allen
"It's good to find out what market you want. But first, know your gift and what you are good at and see who you can serve with the gift that you have."- Marc Allen
"Learning from mentors gives us a shorter path to where we want to be." - Marc Allen
"It's a ripple effect; it translates to your business when you start changing within yourself. And subconsciously, you attract the right people." - Hanna Arizabal
"You are already surrounded with all the opportunities. And when you're ready, you will know which one to take and grab." - Hanna Arizabal
"What's important is that you find joy in the market you choose; lower pay notwithstanding. And there is a consistent flow of clients; they just keep coming." - Hanna Arizabal
"Never stop working on yourself and continue to be better. Sometimes you don't have to focus too much on finding the opportunities or else you will drive them away instead of manifesting them." - Hanna Arizabal
"With mentors, you get inspired with their way of thinking; what's the reason behind their actions." - Hanna Arizabal
"Take care of yourself and your mental health. When you're in a good state of mind; you get better results." - Hanna Arizabal
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