Releasing Your Dormant Creative Genius – With Leslie Nolan

Leslie Nolan and Daryl Urbanski discussed tapping into inspiration, overcoming creative blocks, and uncovering one's true genius. They emphasized the importance of taking ownership of one's creativity and purpose, and offered practical advice on how to do so. Daryl Urbanski and Leslie Nolan discussed their experiences in entrepreneurship and marketing, highlighting the importance of adaptability, proactivity, and understanding the target audience.

Leslie Nolan shared their experience of transitioning to a smaller market and adapting to the local business culture, while Daryl inquired about the biggest challenges Leslie Nolan faced in their career. The conversation also touched on scaling a business and building a million-dollar business, with a focus on identifying the target audience, understanding their needs, and delivering value to them.

Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:

  • Learn how to transition successfully from being a small fish in a big pond to becoming a major player in a smaller setting.
  • Discover strategies to maintain productivity and undertake projects from start to finish using effective time management.
  • Understand the importance of flexibility in running a small business and keeping up with the fast-paced evolution of technology.

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Interview Highlights:

Tapping into inspiration, motivation, and uncovering true genius with entrepreneur Lesley Nolan

  • Leslie shares her expertise on tapping into inspiration and uncovering true genius.
  • Daryl Urbanski interviews Leslie on his podcast, discussing her art and mentorship.
  • Leslie Nolan's parents were school teachers who encouraged entrepreneurship and hard work.
  • Leslie Nolan inherited a paper route, babysat, and made jewelry as a kid, and was influenced by their parents' work ethic and community-mindedness.

The importance of self-reliance, hard work, and entrepreneurship

  • Leslie emphasizes self-reliance and accountability.
  • Leslie Nolan's parents taught her to work hard and pursue her dreams.
  • Leslie worries about North Americans' lack of discipline and responsibility.
  • Leslie describes their early business endeavors, including delivering newspapers and working at a coffee shop.
  • Leslie Nolan recounts their experience of job hunting after graduation, with 75 interviews and freelance work.

Early adoption of Mac technology in the design industry

  • Leslie describes their experience with the original Macintosh computer, purchasing it before large corporations and using it for freelance work.
  • Leslie Nolan and Daryl Urbanski discuss the excitement of being on the forefront of new technology, with Leslie highlighting the convenience of having the Macintosh for freelance work.
  • Daryl Urbanski and Leslie discussed challenges of managing work and clients, and Leslie Nolan shared their experience of learning technology and enjoying the ability to tweak things.
  • Leslie transitioned from New York to Jersey Shore, where they became a bigger fish in a small pond with unique skills that set them apart.

Sales skills, entrepreneurship, and helping small businesses grow

  • Leslie Nolan's success in sales comes from understanding clients' needs and providing solutions.
  • Leslie helped small businesses grow through targeted advertising and branding.

Flexibility and perseverance in business

  • Leslie shares insights on adaptability, persistence, and networking in various industries.
  • Leslie was recommended for an account by an art director who had a side gig at the Fed, but didn't get it and kept trying.
  • Leslie impressed the Assistant Editor with her work on newsletters and was later chosen to work on the Fed's premiere magazine after 9/11.

Creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growth

  • Leslie shares their journey of overcoming creative blocks and now helps entrepreneurs reclaim their power through painting.
  • Artist finds solace and healing through painting after father's death.
  • Leslie struggled with maintaining their creative spark and energy while pursuing their passion for painting and coaching.
  • Leslie Nolan rebranded their coaching experience to focus on informing clients' great work through painting, gaining confidence in their approach.

Building a million-dollar business with a focus on marketing and team-building

  • Leslie sees a trend of people focusing on internal healing and processing to create their great work.
  • Leslie Nolan believes creative entrepreneurs are essential for moving society forward and sharing their visions with clients.
  • Leslie shared their story and offered free consultation sessions and ebook.
  • Daryl Urbanski asked about handling 10,000 workshop participants and tracked results.
  • Daryl Urbanski discussed building a million-dollar business and the importance of having a team and implementing actionable strategies.
  • Listeners were encouraged to reach out to Daryl Urbanski for help overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.

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Daryl Urbanski – Business Growth Strategist & High-Performance Coach

Daryl Urbanski is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and host of the Best Business Podcast, known for helping businesses scale 7-figure revenue streams using evidence-based marketing, automation, and sales optimization. With $50,000+ in Research and 400+ expert interviews, he identified the 8 Critical Business Habits that drive success.

as the founder of bestBusinessCoach.ca, daryl helps entrepreneurs master lead generation, high-performance habits, and automated sales systems—turning struggling businesses into profitable, scalable enterprises. His work has generated millions in revenue and has been featured on top industry platforms.

📍 Expertise: Business Growth, Sales, Marketing Automation, Leadership
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