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Today we talk about building your life, preparing, entrepreneurial advice, sheep and more with Bear Independent and John Willis

Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com

Direct Link to Bear’s medical training class the Friday before SRF

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Living Free in Tennessee

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Today’s Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice

AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn 

Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that?

Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. 

Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. 

Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation.

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GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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Today, I share some thoughts about imposter’s complex, changing mindset and owning your future.

Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop

Date: April 19-21

Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando)

Website is fortressk9.com/workshop

Today’s Sponsor: FreeOunceofKratom.com

Brave Botanicals provides quality CBD and Kratom products for all your needs. If you are looking for a source for Kratom or CBD AND want to support the show, check out the product line at BraveBotanicals.com.

John Bush is so confident you will love his products that he offers a free Ounce of Kratom at FreeOunceofKratom.com. Head over there and cover shipping to give it a try.

Livestream Schedule

Tuesday Live

This week, we welcome Bear Independent back to our Tuesday live show! 12:30 Central.

Soe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TbQjzfrNc

LFTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaN0XM0vncE

Thursday Live

Join me for updates and questions about the March Self Reliance Festival at 7pm Central.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHoZIKEo6s

Friday Homestead Happenings

Join me for a homestead happenings update: processing sheep, last chance to buy pigs, our first 80 degree day and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tkFxR_1oM

Tales from the Prepper Pantry

  • Turkey Au Vin – with pork
  • Spring Canned Food Shift 
  • What’s that smell
  • Thoughts on storing carbs as a ketovore

Weekly Shopping Report

None this week

Frugality Tip from Margo

Different stores have different prices and I make a separate grocery list for a couple of stores. Things like eggs, produce, and baking supplies all come from Aldi. If I’m running into the grocery store that is closer to home, I also make it a point to check out their BOGO section, you can save a few bucks right there.  Make a list of the things you buy often and check the prices at different stores, you would be shocked at some of the differences.

I use a specific coffee creamer that they have the grocery store, but Walmart has it for $1.50 less, so I’ll grab a couple when I’m there. 

Operation Independence

  • Selling a ram alive vs in packages
  • Headed to Next-steps.info – you can still get tickets!

Main topic of the Show: Imposter’s Complex

This was inspired by a talk with Amy Dingmann over at a Farmish Kind of LIfe

I have been reading a book called Dotcom Secrets by Russle Brunson -it was recommended by John Bush

  • John’s selling and email system vs what we do here
  • Keeping an open mind

People getting mad about me making money, or not wanting to know when things are for sale.

Decision: The few who are mad at me for selling things don’t really support me so I need to be ok with leaving them behind

  • Current email list will have no changes
  • News lists will happen over time

>>>What has happened with training webinars over the past two years – we do them better and why<<<

The Big Decision: If I invest more in training, there are better results for the people I want to help  – a win/win

Which brings me to imposter’s complex: Did a live Radio Show Last night and the feedback was that Tim and I were inspiring.

We had no idea what we were doing!

Enter Imposter’s Complex.

Concept: you just need to be a chapter or two ahead of the people you are helping to be able to teach them and do NOT need to be an “expert”. To them you are an expert. In fact you probably teach it bette than someone who is miles ahead.

Ways I have used this:

  • Going on autopilot – and getting out of it
  • Writing Marketing Copy – fake it til you make it
  • Launching the podcast
  • Being “OK” with losing listeners because I sell things, have sponsors, etc (It hurts but wont in the long run)
  • Reminding myself to be disciplined with #my3things (Free webinar)

When you get up and post something like: Going for a daily walk can change your life, and you realize you only went on three last week, are you an imposter? Or are in the fake it til you make it time?

Feeling Imposter’s complex is normal. Not moving forward because of it though, that is a huge mistake/

Make it a great week!

Song: None

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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Today we talk about the transition time on the homestead, solar and community, animal losses, eggs and more.

Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com

Featured Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Permies.com

Paul Wheaton over at permies.com and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he’s released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU

If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you’ll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here’s 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide 

https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495

NOTE: In the recorded version of this episode I stated that it was episode 670, but this is really episode 700!

Radio Show This Sunday with Toolman Tim, tune in at the LFTN Youtube channel!

Forage

  • Grass
  • Mullein looks good
  • Comfrey s starting to grow – comfrey mouthwash
  • Wild garlic
  • Likely stinging nettle is up but I have not seen any

Livestock

  • Rabbit babies died
  • Rabbits are bred again
  • Baking soda/minerals to sheep
  • Have not posted animals for sale but will this week
  • Duck eggs are back – 3/day from old ducks (Muscovys not laying yet)
  • Baby chicks on the way and a processing class in June

Harvest meals

  • Sausage from the Eashes
  • Blended foods 😀 – lesson about ailments

Grow

  • Peas, carrots, broccoli and radishes are in the ground (seed roulette)
  • Seedlings STILL are not started – yikes

Holler Neighbors/Community

  • Shawn and the solar panels
  • The solar build plan (spending less than $400 more for better long term results)
  • Animal care rotation – we got to give back

Infrastructure

  • Getting ready for the coop build
  • Diving into the plucker to make sure it is tip top for the class

Finances

  • No major expenses the last two weeks, no major sales either
  • The only food i “need” to buy is milk

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

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Today we talk about preserving food, chemical spills, self defense, fitness, and more with Joel Ryals of FortressK9, Ed Hubbell of the Iridium Group, Stephen Boone of SHTF Fitness, and Angela Allard of Grumpy Acres Farm.

Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant

TheHomesteadConsultant.com

In today’s chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative,  permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com 

LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. 

Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, March 25 & 26

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Living Free in Tennessee

FortressK9

The Iridium Group

SHTF Fitness

Grumpy Acres Farm

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Original Video was recorded here:

https://youtube.com/live/mIFh-hVnjto

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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Today we discuss how to apply the SWOT method to your own life plan, cover our usual Monday segments on pantry management and financial progress, and cover a question from a listener about erosion.

Livestream Schedule

  • Tuesday Live with Many Awesome Folks, 12:30 Central
  • Wednesday Live Interview with Thecia Ellis, 1pm Central
  • Thursday Evening Live for SRF, 7pm Central
  • Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central

Today’s Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice

AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn 

Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that?

Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. 

Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. 

Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation.

Tales from the Prepper Pantry

  • Redoing the storage system with bins due to putting off the prepper pantry roof replacement
  • Venison Story
  • Spotted the first dandelion bloom
  • Comfrey tea
  • Canned good update
  • About to pack up the whole kitchen

Weekly Shopping Report: 02/11/2023

Dollar Tree was first. I’m beginning to see some thinning in the main food aisle, although there are more products in the drink aisle, and the drink coolers are a little better stocked than last week. The frozen-food coolers in the back remain mostly empty. The store was pretty busy today, with two cashiers open, both with lines.

Next was Home Depot. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. They were rather busy around the contractor entrance, but I did not look around the rest of the store, as Sonia was waiting outside while I checked.

Our final stop was Aldi. We found what we wanted. There were at least two cases of heavy cream. I noticed that flour had gone up, and is now $2.18. Our careful buying habits caught up to us this week in a good way, and we escaped the store for less than $50.

Untainted regular at $3.999/gallon. Sonia commented that she saw more people with fuller carts.

Frugality Tip: Keto Friendly Cheese Snack from Dylan

Cheese squares baked at 350F for 10 minutes makes darn good cheese crackers. Perfect keto snacks and salad toppers!

Dylan

Steady Presence

Operation Independence

  • Repairing the joists in the kitchen in advance of a countertop redo and bar build – keeping the existing cabinets
  • Book larnin’

Main topic of the Show: Choose Your Focus with #My3Things

Let’s review what we have already done: 

  1. Defined your Vision
    https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/01/02/establishing-your-vision-my3things-step-one/
  2. Defined you Purpose
    https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/01/30/develop-your-purpose-with-my3things/
  3. Updated and adjusted both with feedback

Today, we use the SWOT method to prioritize three areas of focus.

What is SWOT?

Internal:

Strengths 

  • What are you good at?
  • What do you have of value in your household?
  • What would your mom say are your best talents?

Weaknesses

  • What are you bad at?
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • Where are you vulnerable if things go wrong (like a job loss, etc)
  • What limitations do you have?

External

Opportunities

  • What trends do you see in the big wide world that can create opportunity?
  • What external factors provide opportunities for you/your family?

Threats

  • What trends in the big wide world do you see that are threats?
  • What external factors limit your opportunities?

Choosing 3 priorities – 

  • Clump and Bump
  • Finding Connections
  • Identifying 3 in each category
  • Reduce to three total areas to address with goals

Creating goals from your SWOT

BHAG – bigger picture – timeline 3-5 years or even evergreen

Example: Create enough local, ongoing revenue that we are able to support the vision of the Holler Homestead.

Annual SMART goals: LFTN Podcast Monetization

  • Book 6 paid speaking engagements in 2023 in networks that are new to LFTN resulting in 150 leads each entering our sales funnel for the podcast.
    • Specific: increase funnel entrants 
    • Measurable: by 900
    • Achievable: <yes)
    • Relevant: when more people join our network, their lives improve and our revenue improves
    • Time constrained: 2023
  • Create a sales funnel by Feb 26, 2023 that guides participants through the process of developing a life strategic plan, and nets $5 per lead generated for LFTN.

Conclusion

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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Today we talk about the balloon, fnords, CBDCs and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis.

Featured Event: FREE Workshop – the Opt out of CBDC Challenge

Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs

Paul Wheaton over at permies.com/?f=495 and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he’s released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU

If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you’ll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here’s 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide 

LINK TO COURSE https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495

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Special Operations Equipment

Living Free in Tennessee

The Survival Podcast

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Video on YT

https://www.youtube.com/live/GwgIdW0Y8yI?feature=share

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GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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Today we have an interview with Leigh Murphy about art and prepping and her journey from a poverty mindset to prepared.

Livestream Schedule This Week

  • Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko, John Willis
  • Wednesday Live with Louise Milleman
  • Thursday, SRF Live with Tag from Life Done Free
  • Friday Homestead Happenings will be rescheduled to Saturday

Today’s Sponsor: Brave Botanicals

FreeOunceofKratom.com

Featured Event: CBDC Opt Out Challenge FREE Five Day Workshop

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www.artbyeighmurphy.com

Main content of the show

www.artbyleighmurphy.com has an abbreviated but much longer bio. Long time fine artist with over 100 awards for her art, over 20 museum shows of her work, art in collections on three continents, Who’s Who of American Women for accomplishments in art, signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Florida Watercolor Society (not that it means much outside that world), published writer in the art periodical genre. Etc.

6-8 Questions for Nicole to Ask

  • •Why I think more artists/creatives should be preppers, they probably are but would not admit it.
  • •What is a “Veblen good” and what that means for those who create them in this economic climate
  • •selling art changed drastically (for me anyway) when the Great Recession happened and it really has not come back since then.
  • •What it’s like to be an artist who is a prepper/survivalist and how isolating that can be.
  • •going it alone, and so many of the pitfalls of being single and the importance of setting boundaries. Being seen as an expendable resource and/or your priorities are not important.
  • •along that same thing, dealing with the perception of being a prepper/survivalist and handling the usual contempt of others – until they are in a bind and come to you to save them. This and the previous bullet point tends to be far more of a problem with women.
  • •TSP has been my “safe space” for years and I can say stuff there that I could never talk about to other artists and creatives.

Interview

Membership and Coffee Pitch

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Today I talk about a homestead loss, improving myself and my business as a “successful” solopreneur, THE BALLOON, and more in a freestyling podcast!

Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com

Today’s Sponsor Agorist Tax Advice

AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn 

Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that?

Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. 

Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. 

Show Outline

  1. Building when you are already successful
    1. TSP This Week
    2. Next steps
      1. Mentors, goals, employees, focused work, content planning)
  2. Baby Rabbits Died
  3. From Scratch House
    1. Organizing
    2. Time savers
    3. Clutter
  4. The Balloon

Make it a great week!

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Today we talk about new life on the homestead, eggs, spring planting, old stuff, and more.

Featured Event: Feb 22-24 – Lanier Island, GA (Near Atlanta) Next-Steps.info, use coupon code Sauce10

Today’s Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com

LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots.  

Forage

  • Grass again
  • Baby chick weed

Livestock

  • Baby Rabbits
  • Eggs are back! (Old ducks)
  • New paddock for the sheep
  • Getting ready to order chickens

Grow

  • One final garden bed to be prepared
  • Weekend planting in the bed we set up in the fall
  • Early spring flowers are poking up
  • Still have not started seedlings

Holler Neighbors/Community

Infrastructure

  • Map of paddocks for the future
  • Top wire is complete
  • Setting up semi-permanent fencing next door (video forthcoming)

Finances

  • Fixing old vehicles vs difficult to repair new vehicles (Planned obsolescence)

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

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Today we talk about permaculture, how to decide what is next on your homestead, rabbits, getting out of a J-o-b and more with Nick Ferguson and John Willis.

Featured Event: 

Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop

Date: April 19-21

Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando)

Website is fortressk9.com/workshop

Today’s Sponsor

https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 

Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs

Paul has a permaculture design course coming in June along side some other pretty cool In Person trainings over at https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 If you have  been thinking about taking a course of this nature, consider heading to Montana to learn from a host of great instructors, Like Alan Booker, at Wheaton Labs!

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Living Free in Tennessee

HomegrownLiberty.com

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Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube.

Tuesday Live with Nick Ferguson

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

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