Small Steps BIG Wins with Sue Saller

03/11/2024

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with Lawrence Dunning to explore the transformative power of vulnerability and storytelling. Together, we dive into our personal journeys of overcoming financial and personal hardships by embracing authenticity through writing and sharing our stories. We discuss the courage needed to reveal our life experiences and the profound growth that comes from accepting and celebrating our imperfections.

Key Discussion Points:

The Power of Vulnerability in Writing: Lawrence and I share the highs and lows of publishing personal stories, the unexpected connections we’ve made, and how sharing our struggles has brought us closer to others on similar paths. Lawrence opens up about his financial setbacks, and I discuss my motivation to impact others through my writing.

Embracing Imperfections: We talk about how life’s challenges foster connection and understanding, encouraging listeners to view trials as opportunities for growth and more authentic narratives.

Lessons from Stoicism: Inspired by Stoic philosophy, we explore the mindset of “winning or learning” and how obstacles can be reframed as growth opportunities. Personal stories reveal the value of maintaining connections and how writing can bring forgotten memories to light.

Surrendering to Life’s Flow: We touch on surrendering to life’s unpredictability and how embracing past decisions and the present moment can lead to contentment. Surrendering, we find, isn’t about giving up; it’s about letting life unfold naturally.

Creative Challenges in Writing: I reflect on the unexpected hurdles and rewards of the creative process while writing my book, underscoring the importance of creating space for self-analysis and personal growth.

Legacy and Connection: Lawrence and I wrap up with insights on the importance of living in the present, creating meaningful connections, and leaving a legacy that reflects one’s values and journey.

About Lawrence Dunning:
London-born Lawrence Dunning, a Chicago-based top 1% real estate broker, brings strategy and stability to real estate investments, helping clients secure high-yield, cash-flow-positive properties. A former MMA fighter, Golden Gloves champion, and 2nd-degree BJJ black belt, Lawrence recently completed his goal of running marathons on all seven continents.

Connect with him on his journey of excellence and wealth-building:
https://enterthelionheart.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-dunning-mba-2b97a120
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About My Book:
Discover my new autobiographical self-help book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share personal stories and the lessons learned from life’s challenges. With a focus on vulnerability and growth, this book aims to inspire readers to embrace their own journeys. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4.

Where to Reach Me:
Website: https://www.suesaller.com

Tune in, reflect, and find inspiration to deepen your relationships and enrich your personal journey.

28/10/2024

Growth often takes a team, and I’m forever grateful to my coach, Austin Linney, for guiding me through this journey. Small Steps, Big Wins is all about transforming challenges into opportunities for change. Ready to begin your own path to growth? Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4

27/10/2024

In a special twist on the Small Steps, Big Wins podcast, Austin Linney takes over as host to interview me! 🎙️✨

This past year has been nothing short of life-changing: from quitting my job, moving across the country, getting divorced, and writing my first book—all while finding strength I didn’t even know I had. 💪

In this episode, I open up about my journey through post-traumatic growth, how working with Austin as my coach completely shifted my mindset, and the power of journaling in transforming my life.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs
Turning trauma into growth
How journaling helped me heal and create my book
Why small steps truly lead to big wins
If you're feeling stuck or unsure about making changes in your life, this episode is for you. 🗝️

💬 Listen now to get inspired, and grab a copy of my new book Small Steps, Big Wins coming soon!

➡️ Ebook Release: October 15th ➡️ Hardcover: October 29th

📖 Buy the book now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4

🎧 Catch the full episode and start your journey toward big wins!

20/10/2024

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀

In this episode of Small Steps Big Wins, I sit down with Mike O'Connor, a corporate consultant turned real estate mogul, to discuss his incredible journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From navigating COVID-19 challenges to building a dream team and embracing global talent, this conversation is packed with insights every entrepreneur needs to hear.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

Embrace risk, but know your limits
Build diverse teams for innovation
Balance ego with self-awareness
Leverage remote work for success
Don't miss out! 💡

📖 Grab my new book for more actionable tips on navigating your entrepreneurial journey: Get your copy now!

17/10/2024

WOW! My book made the top 100 in Amazon's Best Seller Healthy Living catagory! Thanks to all of you that made this possible.

15/10/2024

Well friends and family, the big day is here! My e-book is finally released! Every one of you is a gift and I am so happy that you can take part in celebrating with me. Here is the link and PLEASE leave a review. Leaving a review is the most important thing you can do for an author. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Small Steps, Big Wins: Use Your Traumas and Challenges to Transform Your Life

13/10/2024

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

In this powerful episode of my podcast, I sit down with Sean Rivers to dive into a raw and inspiring journey of transformation, resilience, and self-trust.

Sean opens up about overcoming personal setbacks—including a wrongful DUI accusation that threw his life into a downward spiral. But what’s truly incredible is how he rebuilt his life, one small step at a time, by setting micro goals and celebrating each win along the way.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

How to rebuild self-trust by starting small and staying consistent
The power of celebrating micro wins to create momentum for bigger life changes
Using mindfulness to shift away from an all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to self-sabotage
Discovering your true self through reflection and conscious choices
Embracing a healthier lifestyle by setting higher standards and prioritizing self-care
Sean's story is a roadmap for anyone looking to transform their life and rediscover their strength. 💪 His journey proves that small, consistent actions are the key to long-lasting change.

✨ Ready to take that first step towards rebuilding your self-trust? Tune in now and uncover the power of micro wins! 🎧

👇 Listen here and let me know what resonates with you! 👇
📲 Connect with Sean Rivers on Instagram:
🎙️ Podcast: Growth by Sean Podcast

Stay tuned—I’ve got a book coming soon! 📖✨

06/10/2024

🚀 New Episode Alert: Small Steps Big Wins 🚀

What would it take for you to leave behind a successful corporate career and pursue a life of purpose and growth? 🎙️

This week, we dive into the journey of Eric Sardina, a veteran in business development and healthcare who found himself questioning his life's path at 50. ✨ From corporate executive to life and business coach, Eric’s transformation is a story of faith, surrender, and living authentically. 💡

Tune in to discover powerful insights on finding your purpose, embracing change, and living in alignment with your values. 🌟

🔗 Listen now to be inspired: Link in Bio

29/09/2024

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Small Steps, Big Wins podcast, and this one is packed with game-changing insights! 🎧✨

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Dr. Amanda Barrientez! 🙌 She’s diving deep into the Law of Attraction and showing us how to elevate our energy and manifest the success we all desire. 💫💼

🔥 Episode Highlights 🔥
👉 Master the Law of Attraction and see how your thoughts shape your reality.
👉 Elevate your vibrational frequency and transform your life from the inside out.
👉 Discover the power of letting go, releasing resistance, and embracing flow.
👉 Learn the daily habits to shift from victimhood to empowerment! 💪
👉 And much more!

Whether you’re looking to improve your mindset, boost your business, or manifest your dreams, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you get there! 🎯

✨ Ready to dive in? Tune in now! 🎙️
👇 Listen here: [Link to Episode]
📚 Learn more: www.LawOfAttractionForBusiness.com
💥 Get your free resources from Dr. Amanda! Don’t miss her giveaways and tools designed to help you thrive.

🌟 Subscribe, rate, and review! Your support means the world. Let’s keep taking small steps toward those big wins, together. 🙏

27/09/2024

I found out today that my book has an official ISBN number! More to come on the pre-order. E-Book release date is on October 15th!

Who is interested in the pre-order?

21/09/2024

I was honored to be on my friend Lawrence Dunning’s podcast. He is a wonderful human with an amazing spirit. It was a great conversation!

Susan Saller is an author, speaker, and host of the Small Steps, Big Wins Podcast. Sue possesses a genuine commitment to courage and confidence that is woven

17/08/2024

Hey all it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Since I moved to Iowa and became Director of operations and administration for a Plumbing And Heating company, life has been on a fast pace since. The lessons that I am learning and the experience I’m gaining is invaluable. My biggest takeaway and my biggest struggle is realizing how challenging it is to manage not only a business but the relationship and people interactions. I also took over the accounting and HR department a few weeks ago. A lot more work ahead. You can’t have the glory of owning a small business without getting an ass kicking.

One thing that I did realize is that it is easier to surrender to the flow of life, as opposed to trying to push life into what you think it should be. When I let circumstances and situations that I cannot control unfold, and then learn to be the best version of myself in the moment, the outcome feels more natural than if I had tried to force the outcome myself.

Also, my book is going to be released in e-form on October 1 and hardcopy on October 15. More to follow later.

I will go back to recording podcasts in September. The podcast is still released once a week and I have some amazing guests in the queue.

All of you are Rockstars so go crush your life! 

26/06/2024

In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of podcasting with Marc Picard. We explore the idea of valuing every single listener, no matter the size of your audience, and redefine what success means in the podcasting world. Marc and I reflect on how even just 25 or 50 downloads represent real people who can amplify your message. We discuss how podcasting success should be measured by the connections made, the impact on social media, and personal growth from guest interactions, rather than just numerical goals.

Discover how podcasting can be a catalyst for both personal and professional development. From meeting life coaches and influential authors like Brian Johnson to creative fulfillment and self-improvement, this episode is filled with inspiring stories and practical advice. I also share fun anecdotes, like learning Catalan in Barcelona, to emphasize the importance of embracing unique traits and living in the moment. Plus, I provide actionable tips to start your own journey of positive change today. If you're looking for further guidance, don't miss our recommendation to visit personalcoachfinder.com to find the right coach for you.

22/06/2024

So after almost 3 weeks of being in Iowa and taking the position of Director of Operations for a HVAC/plumbing business, I can officially say that I am a small business owner (as per my conversation with my partner)! I am responsible for 17 people's jobs and the day to day operations and will own the P&L statement soon. It is freaking hard but I love every minute of it!!! I'm at the shop everyday and I get to interact with great people. My partner is amazing and I am the ying to his yang.
I had a chance to reflect on all of this and on the outside it seems like my life changed overnight after standing on stage in Austin on May 3, but the reality is that where I am today actually took years to achieve.

Stick with me...
I joined Emerge in October 2022 and had no idea what I was going to do with my life, while working as a financial advisor in a job that paid very little and did not give me room to grow.
I had to process some intense traumatic experiences last year that sent me spiraling downwards and looking for something to save me. I started coaching with Austin Linney on July 31, 2023 and did the intense work of changing and growing into the person that I knew I could be. If it was not for his coaching along with investing my time and energy into Gobundance Emerge, I would not be who I am or where I am today.
I had to go through decades of difficulties and trials in order to write a book to help others take steps to help change their lives (my book comes out October 1)
I was able to stand on stage in Austin because of all of the experiences that I had up to that point. I could not have accepted this opportunity a year ago; I was not ready.
So for all of you that wanted something to happen yesterday (and believe me I am like that too sometimes), be patient because the universe knows what you need exactly when you are ready to receive it!
Don't stop dreaming big!

19/06/2024

In this enlightening episode of the Small Steps, Big Wins podcast, I welcome back Marc Picard to delve into the intricate world of sensory overload and mental clutter. Marc, a hypersensitive person, bravely shares his personal experiences, describing how life's noise often feels overwhelmingly loud. Together, Marc and I explore practical strategies to manage this sensory overload, including a powerful visualization exercise that helps compartmentalize life's challenges into different "rooms in the mind"

Tune in for actionable advice and supportive insights that will help you take small steps toward big wins in managing life's noise.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Marc's Experience with Sensory Overload: Marc opens up about his hypersensitivity and the constant feeling of life's noise being sometimes "too loud".
- Visualization Exercise: I introduce a powerful visualization technique where life's challenges are compartmentalized into different mind rooms, helping to focus on one issue at a time.
- Handling Unexpected Life Situations: We discuss strategies for dealing with sudden, intense challenges and how these contribute to mental clutter.
- Learning Styles: The importance of understanding whether you are a visual or auditory learner to better manage mental clutter.
- Practical Self-Care Tips: The significance of self-care activities like running and gardening in maintaining mental clarity and reducing overwhelm.

Practical Takeaways:

- Compartmentalize Your Challenges: Use visualization to create mental "rooms" for each of your life's challenges, dealing with them one at a time.
- Focus on One Task at a Time: Avoid multitasking to reduce mental clutter and increase effectiveness.
- Incorporate Self-Care: Make time for self-care activities that help reset your mind, such as running, meditation, or gardening.

12/06/2024

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes ignore your gut feelings, even when they scream louder than logic?

Join me, Sue Saller, and special guest, producer Marc Picard, on this captivating episode of the Small Steps, Big Wins podcast as we unravel the mysterious nature of gut feelings and their vital role in decision-making. Discover what it means to connect with your authentic self and how being present—like a musician lost in their art—can help you find balance and freedom beyond rational thought. This episode promises to enlighten you on how to listen to those inner warnings and make choices that resonate with your true self.

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant struggle between mind and body? Marc and I offer practical advice for achieving peace and clarity in the present moment.

Key Takeaways:
- Trust your gut feelings and understand their importance in decision-making.
- Practice being present to connect with your authentic self and find balance.
- Implement a simple daily practice of two 10-minute quiet sessions to manage emotions and reduce mental noise.
- Recognize God's presence within you to enhance self-awareness and reduce ego.
- Use transcendental meditation and journaling as tools for spiritual growth and emotional clarity.
- Take actionable steps today to improve your life, starting with small, consistent changes.

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And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! Have an awesome day, friends!

05/06/2024

In this eye-opening episode, Marc Picard and I take a deep dive into the dark side of life coaching. Marc is a recognised podcast producer in the mindset and financial podcast industry, he has witness some strange practice over the years and wanted to share a side of Life Coaching that we don't know about...

We discuss the empowering versus dependent dynamics in coaching relationships, challenge societal pressures around "hard work," and share tips on finding a genuine coach who fosters true personal growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

- The distorted cultural perceptions of "easy" vs. "hard" tasks
- The potential toxicity in coaching dynamics
- The significance of authenticity and living in alignment with one's true self
- Strategies for finding the right life coach through podcast interviews
- How to tune into your inner voice for guidance in selecting a coach

What You'll Learn:

- How to critically evaluate coaching trends and their alignment with your values
- The benefits of using podcasts to find a coach that resonates with you
- The importance of establishing a healthy coaching duration and avoiding long-term dependencies
- The role of gut feeling in selecting a coach and the power of manifestation

Resources Mentioned:

- PersonalCoachFinder.com – A platform connecting clients with qualified coaches
- Austin Linney's – www.austinlinney.com Insights from a coach who has overcome addiction

Final Thoughts:

This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering life coaching or seeking a deeper understanding of the industry. Learn to discern the empowering from the exploitative and embrace a path of authentic self-discovery with the right guidance.

I remind you to trust your intuition, write down your ideal coach attributes, and let the universe bring the right coach into your life. And remember, the best coaches aim to make themselves obsolete by equipping you with the tools to thrive independently.

11/05/2024

Vulnerability, Authenticity, Consistency, Courage.

I went to the Austin Entrepreneurial Summit in Austin, TX last week. I am still processing AES and the master mind from Saturday/Sunday. I admit I did not want to be vulnerable especially Saturday and Sunday, but the Universe had something else in mind. I was struggling because some personal situations and had the opportunity to share.

A big shout out to my friend Chris Merz, who read between the lines and then stood up an encouraged me to remember I am worthy - I didn't even know that is what I needed, but he was spot on. Also thanks to Nate Broman-Fulks and Chuck Robinson who saw what I didn't. Because I was vulnerable, I allowed myself to be authentic, either when I was talking to others or when I went on stage, spoke in front of 300 people, and told them I an integrator looking for the right visionary.

My authenticity earned me a conversation with GoBro Corey Robinson, which has now led to a job offer to be GM/COO for his HVAC business in Iowa. This is an amazing opportunity to get to do something that I have been dreaming of.

A reminder to you that you are amazing just the way you are.

And finally, all of you have that courage inside to go and do what you know you are called to do. What I learned is that my time is not always the universe's/God's time, but regardless, it's the RIGHT TIME. I was not ready 6 months ago to walk through the door that just opened for me.

Be patient if your door didn't open yet, it's just not your time.