Powerhouse Women

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Monetize Your Big Idea: Mindset Habits of 6 + 7-Figure CEOs Sep 05, 2023

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If you want to change your results, change your habits! Something we're super passionate about here at Powerhouse Women is helping you step into your big idea & make a massive impact (and the income to match). In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift and a few key habits I've learned on my journey and witnessed in fellow 6 and 7-figure CEOs that have translated into success in every area of their lives. It won't be easy, but these habits are SO simple and you can put them into practice right now. Tune in as we talk about fear, the best investment you can make in your business, and what a real life glimpse of what a major uplevel looks and feels like. The future version of you who has created the success you want - has the current you to thank!

HIGHLIGHTS

05:15 The difference between you and the person who has achieved the success you want.

11:30 What part does failure play in how quickly you grow your business?

19:00 What my mentors are investing in.

23:45 The best investment you can make in your business.

26:15 What the beginning of a new journey or major uplevel actually feels like.

32:00 Why I'm grateful my business hasn't grown at the pace I originally thought it "should".

35:20 What do you need to embrace that will propel you forward?

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Chatbots & How To Effectively Use Them In Your Social Media Strategy With Anna Tutckaia, Head Of Marketing At ManyChat Aug 31, 2023

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Anna Tutckaia, a self-made marketing maven and head of the marketing team at ManyChat, left her business in Russia to pursue a new start in the United States. Her success is a testament to the power of embracing change and maintaining a growth-oriented mindset. Anna's story will remind you never to underestimate the early stages of your career, and with the right attitude, achieving any sized goal is possible!

In our conversation, Anna shares her tips for using chatbots effectively for social media marketing, gathering customer feedback, and building trust with customers by offering value and fostering genuine interactions. Listen in to learn how to immerse yourself in your target market's environment, make a meaningful impact on your industry, and uplevel every facet of your marketing.

In this episode we talk about:

- (3:40) What ManyChat does for businesses and Anna's role in the company

- (5:37) Tips for effectively using bots in your social media marketing

- (10:05) How Anna grew from an unpaid intern to the Head of Marketing

- (17:40) Exploring the marketing techniques the most successful companies use

- (19:29) Strategies to gather impactful customer feedback

- (24:25) Using virtual events and online summits to connect with your clients

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Register for ManyChat's ‍‍Instagram Summit HERE

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Monetize Your Big Idea: How To Sell Without Feeling "Salesy" Aug 29, 2023

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I used to HATE sales! Now, what was once a source of dread has transformed into something that excites me because I know it gives me the chance to serve my community. Today, I share my personal experience with sales, tips that have helped me overcome my negative feelings about it, and walk you through the three key components of successful selling. By embracing your unique strengths, building your confidence, and viewing sales as an opportunity to serve others, you too can learn to enthusiastically embrace this crucial aspect of your business.

In this episode we talk about:

- (2:40) Where the core energy of sales lives

- (8:30) A reminder to cultivate a healthy money mindset

- (11:33) Questions to ask yourself when assessing how you sell your product

- (19:44) A hack for growing your confidence in selling your service

- (22:46) How to find your authentic style of selling so you can genuinely connect with your audience

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Join the Six Figure School waitlist

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Business Of Community Series: 7 Ways To Add Extra Revenue To Your Business Through Community Aug 28, 2023

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In this episode, I'm breaking down seven solid ways that you can monetize community and use it as a strategy to add more revenue into your business. I address some of the common misconceptions about building a community aspect into your brand, particularly around the platforms that you can use to do so.

I dive into the strategy behind selling products, explain how to weave in affiliate and influencer marketing, and share my advice for getting the most out of an in-person event. I also talk about how to approach podcast ads and paid mentorship.

In this episode we talk about:

- (6:16) Creative revenue streams that don't require you to reinvent the wheel

- (10:22) Rethinking community outside of the Facebook group container

- (16:20) Ideas for physical and digital products that you can offer your community

- (21:29) Why I love having a tangible experience for my community

- (24:28) The #1 thing to be really intentional about when you're promoting a product or service

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Business Of Community Series: The Most Important Step In Building Community Aug 28, 2023

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The most important thing to get clear on when you're first launching a community is what exactly you're unifying people around. What's the core sense of belonging? I share examples of common denominators that you can use as a launching point to cultivate a positive, aspirational environment. I also touch on some of the layers of creating a strong emotional connection to your brand and explain why it's so important to constantly reinforce what you stand for.

In this episode we talk about:

- (4:46) Questions to help guide the 'why' of your community

- (7:05) Why I don't believe creating community around a shared problem is the best angle to take

- (8:28) The most powerful thing to create a community around

- (12:48) A great litmus test for those of you who are building community

- (14:13) The #1 way to organically scale your community

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Grab your copy of our Building Community Content Guide HERE

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CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN

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Business Of Community Series: Outsell The Size Of A Small Audience By Cultivating Community Aug 28, 2023

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I'm revisiting some of my favorite episodes from my Business Of Community series! Building community as an intentional part of your business can help you grow exponentially and hit bigger goals. In this episode, I dive into the human-centered strategies for cultivating an emotional connection to your business, providing additional value that doesn't require a lot of hands-on time, and creating a built-in research and development team. I also explain how having a community creates leverage and increases retention rates for your brand, regardless of what industry you're in.

In this episode we talk about:

- (6:23) How to create more brand loyalty

- (12:36) Providing an offering that isn't fully dependent on you showing up and always being the one to add value

- (15:00) How having a community saves you time and money

- (15:32) Ways to get people invested in the bigger picture of what you are doing

- (16:28) What we've noticed about customer retention rates in Powerhouse Women

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CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN

Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women

Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz

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Pioneering The Organic Beauty Industry & Building A Resilient Brand With Karen Behnke, The Founder Of Juice Beauty Aug 24, 2023

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Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Karen Behnke, a beauty industry pioneer and the founder of Juice Beauty. Karen's unwavering commitment to her passion for creating an organic and sustainable brand is the perfect example of success achieved through hard work, perseverance, and a whole lot of creativity. Juice Beauty, recognized by Forbes and Cosmopolitan as the original green beauty brand, has gained global recognition and is now available in major retailers like Ulta and Sephora.

In our conversation, Karen reflects on the early days of disrupting her industry, developing products aligned with her values, and building a thriving brand. We dive into Juice Beauty's dedication to authentic organic practices, the misconception of "organic" as an umbrella term, and how they source their ingredients from certified organic farms (including their own Juice Beauty farm). Plus, Karen shares her keys to success as a woman in business in the face of skepticism and doubt.

In this episode we talk about:

- (3:15) The challenges Karen faced when pioneering her vision

- (10:19) A brief masterclass on the truth behind the beauty industry

- (20:41) Juice Beauty's "farm to beauty" philosophy

- (24:21) How Juice Beauty's commitment to quality has translated into business success

- (30:48) Karen's keys to success as a female entrepreneur

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Screen your sunscreen at juicebeauty.com

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CONNECT WITH KAREN

Follow Karen: @juicebeautykaren

Follow Juice Beauty: @juicebeauty

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Monetize Your Big Idea: What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently Aug 22, 2023

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I completely understand that disappointed feeling when a launch doesn't go as planned, but I promise it doesn't mean something is wrong with your business! All it takes are some minor tweaks to be the successful entrepreneur you envision and scale your business to six figures. Today, I'm walking you through three critical components of a successful sales system: the right offer, the right audience, and the right messaging. By aligning these elements, you will reach consistent sales, boost conversion rates, and optimize your business with clarity and confidence!

In this episode we talk about:

- (3:11) How successful entrepreneurs differentiate themselves with a strong sales system

- (6:14) Lessons from our second launch of the Six Figure School

- (10:30) Advice for shifting the dials of your sales system

- (13:17) What to do when you feel dissatisfied by your lack of results

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Join the Six Figure School waitlist

If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!

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CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN

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How To Bootstrap Your Business To 6-figures (Or More!) With Kelly Kussman & Carly Gilleland Aug 17, 2023

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If you think launching and growing a successful business requires a massive budget, think again! Bootstrapping your business is the secret to becoming a more effective and agile entrepreneur because it challenges you to be creative when growing your business sustainably. Today, Kelly Kussman and Carly Gilleland, founders and graduates of the Powerhouse Women Six Figure School, share their experiences of bootstrapping their businesses to reach $100,000 in revenue (and growing!).

In our conversation, Kelly & Carly open up about everything from the evolution of their businesses to the obstacles they faced during their initial phases. We chat about the importance of community, where they invested their limited resources, how to manage a side hustle while working a 9-5, creative funding strategies, and knowing when to invest in mentorship. If you're ready to bootstrap your way to your first six figures and beyond, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode we talk about:

- (4:53) Kelly & Carly's journey with starting and scaling their businesses

- (13:18) The power of community, crowdfunding, and enrolling people in your vision

- (32:26) Navigating the early challenges of brand building and why Google is your best friend

- (37:37) Tips for transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship

- (46:06) How to decide the best time to invest in yourself and your business

- (53:17) Who is the Six Figure School for and what are the benefits?

- (57:52) Actionable steps for launching your business

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Join the Six Figure School waitlist

If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!

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CONNECT WITH KELLY

Follow Kelly: @kelly_ward_kussman

Follow Cayla Gray: @caylagrayco

CONNECT WITH CARLY

Follow Carly: @carlygilleland

Follow Good Vibes Media: @thegoodvibemedia

Follow Good Vibes Studio: @thegoodvibestudios

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Monetize Your Big Idea: Start Before You're "Ready" Aug 15, 2023

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We're going back to basics! In this episode, I guide you through practical steps for monetizing your big idea so you can launch your business TODAY. I explore how to master foundational skills for lasting success, define your problem-solving offer, and effectively deliver your message to your audience. Plus, I address common pitfalls early entrepreneurs face, the importance of being a perpetual learner, and the power of community. Embrace imperfection as a catalyst for growth and embark on your entrepreneurial journey before you miss your chance to serve those who need you!

In this episode we talk about:

- (1:45) Mastering the simple yet essential skills

- (7:06) Defining your problem-solving offer and how to deliver it effectively for your target audience

- (9:09) The areas where I see most early-stage entrepreneurs trip up

- (19:09) The importance of surrounding yourself with intentional & motivational communities

Resources:

- Join the Six Figure School waitlist

If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!

Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!

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CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN

Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women

Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz

Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells

Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co

Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity