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#505: The Beauty Of Finding Purpose Outside Of Work Oct 11, 2022

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{SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT} My Book Is Available For Pre-Order! Oct 10, 2022

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Have you ever finally crossed the finish line on something so BIG you can barely believe it’s happening? Words alone can’t do justice to how grateful and excited I am to share this with you.

I WROTE A BOOK!!!

It’s everything I *wish* I’d had when I left my corporate job to begin my entrepreneurial journey.

Most importantly – this is for anyone with the courage to put one foot in front of the other in the direction of a big dream.

My aim with this book is to provide guidance, proven strategies, inspiring stories, and a full-blown step-by-step game plan to make building a successful business a whole lot more doable.

I can’t thank you enough and I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on what’s between these pages.

Your support means the world to me, [NAME]. Thank you for being here on this journey with me.

Want to get your copy of Two Weeks Notice as soon as it hits the shelves (IRL and virtual)?! Pre-order right here and you’ll also get access to a collection of bonuses so good they’re worth paying for in addition to a copy of the book as soon as it’s available February 21, 2023.

#504: Understanding and Using Stocks to Support Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Teri Ijeoma Oct 06, 2022

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Wisdom Wednesday: An Entrepreneurs Checklist For Organizing An Affordable & Fun Photoshoot Oct 05, 2022

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Thinking about planning your next photoshoot? Or maybe even your first?

Let it be fun and easy with this simple checklist of important things you'll want to consider and communicate with your photographer! Trust me, I've done dozens of photoshoots, and getting clear on these things ahead of time, always makes the day of the shoot run seamlessly!

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#503: The Do’s & Don’ts Of Hiring Oct 04, 2022

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From making your first hire to expanding your team, here’s what you need to know

Your business is your baby. You nurture it, love it, and put a ton of time and energy into its growth. It’s no wonder that the thought of hiring your first employee (or expanding your team even more) makes you a little bit nervous.

Not only can it be hard to let go of certain pieces of your business, but making a financial investment in someone else -- without a guarantee that they are going to add value -- can be pretty scary.

Believe me, I’ve been there. It took me six years to make my first full-time hire because I was so afraid of giving up control – and let’s be real, I wasn’t exactly 100% sure of how I was going to pay the rent if she did not perform in the way that I needed her to. And yes, I’m talking about Chloe! ;)

Luckily, Chloe added major value to my business immediately, and since bringing her on seven years ago I’ve expanded my team to over 20 people. In the process I’ve learned a TON about hiring and assembling a crew of talented people that work together like a well-oiled machine. I’ve gotten a lot of things right, just as many of them wrong, and in this episode I’m going to share them all with you.

Tune in to hear:

When the best time is to hire your first employee
The one crucial role you should hire for first
What I learned from my very first hiring blitz
How to ensure that your new hire is a good fit

So if you have ever been curious about the hiring process, or think you might be ready to make your first full-time hire, go someplace you can focus and press play on this episode!

Here’s a glance at this episode...

[04:04] Waiting far too long for my first full-time hire. I struggled for a year and a half before hiring Chloe full-time. The lesson? Hire before you think you are ready.
[06:31] Hire someone who is going to help you with traffic. As in, someone to help drive traffic to your business and will help you to convert.
[08:39] Virtual assistants give you space to think. They can help with social media, support, communication, proofreading, and more!
[13:16] Hire one person at a time and give them 90 full days to learn what they need to learn. We have 30,60, and 90 day tasks and goals for new hires.
[15:39] We do have an understanding that anytime during the first 90 days if the person isn't a great fit, we will let them know. It doesn't happen often, but it's an option. By hiring one person at a time that person also gets a lot more support.
[16:22] The best way to learn what works for you is to start hiring and see what works. Take action!
[16:39] Don't wait too long to hire. Hire before you think you're ready. Hire early on and find someone who can help with traffic and conversions. Do hire one person at a time.

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#502: Personality Types Of A Digital Course Student + 5 Ways To Get To The Finish Line Sep 29, 2022

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Knowing your personality type can help you confidently move through a digital course

Have you ever purchased a digital course, and later felt guilty for one of these reasons?

It took you longer than expected to complete the course
You had great momentum in the beginning, but then gave up halfway through
You never even started the course
You bought it and then forgot that you had it

If you answered “yes”, then read on, sweet friend, because I’m here to tell you that you should NOT feel guilty about any of those things – and here’s why:

Number one: there is no right or wrong way to take a digital course. In fact, over the past 13 years in this industry, I’ve observed five personality types that move through digital courses in very different ways.

Some of these personality types complete a course rather quickly, while others can take years. The point is, they all get through it and take action with their newfound knowledge.

Number two: Just because you purchased a course and didn’t finish it (or heck, maybe you didn’t even start it), does not mean that you shouldn’t consider taking another one.

Believe me, I know what it’s like to feel as if you’ve wasted money on something. But I also know what it’s like to have a digital course completely change your life, and everything about your business.

That’s why I encourage you to stop feeling guilty about the past, and give digital courses another chance – because with the right action plan, you can get through it. If you do, chances are it’ll open up a whole new realm of possibilities in your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear from some of my Digital Course Academy students who share what personality type they are, what it was like going through the course the way they did, and what they found along the way.

And for those of you who are caught in an endless shame spiral -- don’t fret, because you’ll take away five strategies to ensure that you successfully work through your next digital course in a way that works with your life.

So if you’re ready to let go of your guilt and rock your next digital course, then pop in your earbuds and tune in!

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Wisdom Wednesday: An Effective Strategy For Creating Binge-Worthy Content Sep 28, 2022

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Ready to learn exactly what your audience wants to hear and learn? Make content creation with this simple strategy that connects you directly with your audience members and hear (from their mouths) what content topics would peak their interest the most.

This strategy is simple and great for entrepreneurs of all kinds! Enjoy!

#501: How To Identify What’s Important & Let Go Of What’s Not Sep 27, 2022

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5 questions to help you get really clear on what you want

Getting clear on what you want as a business owner sounds like it would be easy, but in reality, it can be pretty tough – especially if you’re a one-woman show in the early stages of business.

I get it. When I first went off on my own, I felt the need to say ‘yes’ to everything because I didn’t want to leave any opportunities on the table. I had no idea where to spend my time or focus because everything felt equally important.

But let me tell you, sweet friend -- giving your time and energy to things that do not serve you is a one-way ticket to some serious overwhelm.

That’s why it’s so important to get really crystal clear on what you want now, so you don’t end up spinning your wheels on things that don’t bring value to your life or business.

In this episode, I revisit a conversation I had with my dear friend and mentor, Marie Forleo, who’s done a lot of work in her own life to get laser-focused on what’s important, eliminate overwhelm, and manage her time like a boss.

You’ll hear the two mantras that Marie lives by, as well as a series of questions that you can ask yourself to help identify what’s important and let go of what’s not.

Here’s a glance at this episode...

[04:01] When you know what's important, you can ignore what's not.
[06:07] Ask yourself: What do I want? Journal about what you want. Start writing whatever comes to you.
[06:54] Then ask: What do I want in the next 365 days? Journal this too.
[07:01] The final prompt is: What do I want in the next six months? Doing this exercise will create clarity.
[08:26] Make an effort to say no to what is not going to serve you. This is one of the hardest lessons I've learned.
[09:17] What are the top three to five projects that you need to focus on? No more than five. If you're a one-person show, no more than three. What do you need to let go of in this season to focus on what's most important.
[13:20] “I don't do overwhelm.” Saying that you are overwhelmed does not serve you.
[16:42] When you're overwhelmed, confused, or stressed, put your head down and think what can I do to move forward in the direction that I want to move, and things will start to make more sense.

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#500: Why Time Stress Is Crippling Your Success with Marie Forleo Sep 22, 2022

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How to go from being stressed about time to a time genius

Have you ever felt like no matter how many hours you put into your business, you’re just not doing enough?

You’re hustling from the beginning of your day until the very end, but despite the fact that you’re running on empty, you still feel like you’ve got to do more.

If this sounds familiar, you sweet friend, are not alone.

You’ve fallen into what my guest in this episode, Marie Forleo, calls the time stress trap, which is the belief that if you're not producing 24/7, you don't want your dreams bad enough.

This, my friend, is extremely toxic -- and unfortunately as business owners, we are conditioned to believe that we’ve got to be going non-stop in order to achieve any sort of success.

I know I’ve been there before, and so has Marie -- who once became so paralyzed by her own time stress that her body started to shut down.

In this episode, Marie tells her story of overcoming time stress, and shares specific strategies that you can use to find freedom and spaciousness in your schedule.

How to become a master prioritizer and better manage your time
Ways to stay grounded and focused during your busiest times
Different mantras to support you when things get really stressful

… And so much more. So if you ever feel like you’ve been on the toxic time treadmill, pause -- take a deep breath -- and listen to this episode.

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Wisdom Wednesday: The 10-Year Test That Will Change Everything Sep 21, 2022

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Will you regret not going after this idea or goal in 10 years?

That's a big question to ask yourself when you're making a decision, and we're going to dive into it today. This is called the 10-year test, and on today's Wisdom Wednesday, Marie Forleo is sharing the power of this test and how you can use it in your own life and business.

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