Today, prepare to be swept off your feet as Marissa takes you on a journey across Ireland, engaging with some extraordinary business leaders who have unlocked the secrets of success. In today's episode of Life Life Rich, Marissa shares insights from her conversations with the remarkable Joanne Hession, founder and CEO of LiFT Ireland, John C. Maxwell, a renowned authority in leadership, and Birgitta, owner of the widely acclaimed Burren Smokehouse. They share their journeys, imparting valuable lessons about ambition, determination, and the undeniable fact that success doesn't come with shortcuts. Marissa will guide you through understanding your mission, vision, and values and ensuring each team member resonates with them. This episode will empower you with the tools you need to build your own empire and overcome challenges. In this episode, you will hear: Journey across Ireland, meeting inspiring business leaders like Joanne Hession, John C. Maxwell, and Birgitta to uncover the secrets of building a prosperous empire Marissa’s reflections on making a difference in the world after watching the movie Sound of Freedom and encouraging listeners to channel their skills and wealth into causes they care about The essentials of building a successful team, with an emphasis on aligning each member with the ultimate goal of the business Practical tips on forming a strong financial team and setting clear roles, goals, and schedules for effective business operation Inspiring stories from the Entrepreneurs Academy that highlight the power of community in helping individuals realize their dreams and build robust businesses The importance of having experienced individuals on your team who can help guide you to avoid pitfalls, and the role of mentors in empire building Self-investment and knowing your mission to build a successful empire, and focusing on finding the right team members who can contribute to that mission Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://marissanehlsen.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissa.nehlsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissanehlsen/ Standard of Living Budget Worksheet: https://marissanehlsen.com/standard/ Bulletproof Your Business: https://marissanehlsen.com/bulletproofyourbusiness/ Get my “15 Ways to Create Cash in Your Business” download: https://15stepstofreedom.com Join the Live Life Rich Community Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liveliferich/ *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.