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344: [Behind the Scenes] BizChix Live 2018 Nov 15, 2018

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BizChix Live was a huge success, but what went on behind the scenes? What does it really take to put together an event like BizChix Live? What are some of the unique aspects of preparing for the event? CEO Natalie Eckdahl, Chief People Officer Shelli Warren, and Executive Assistant Tiffanie Jordan reveal all their insider secrets about BizChix Live!

Natalie, Shelli, and Tiffanie share their favorite moments from the event as well as some other highlights and funny behind-the-scenes moments. The team also reflects on Natalie's powerful opening keynote with the Mean Girl Mirror, and the amount of effort that went into creating the best workbook to serve as a resource for the community.

P.S.A. If you missed BizChix Live, you can still get a Virtual Ticket for access to all the great content shared!

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343: Reset Your Mindset - Keynote from BizChix Live Nov 08, 2018

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What's holding you back from being the CEO and leader you need to be? Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome? Or are you waiting for permission to go out and achieve your dreams? How can you silence your inner mean girl? Are you battling with your money mindset?

Three days ago, I delivered a keynote speech at BizChix Live sharing the R.E.S.E.T. framework which give you a process to deal with mindset issues.

Spoiler alert: you'll have to go through this process of resetting your mindset over and over and over again every time you start something new. But it will get easier. So, dream it. Do it!

I also have a special announcement: My book R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl is now available on Amazon and Kindle! Get your copy today!

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342: Planning Next Year Like a CEO Nov 01, 2018

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Planning for the future is tricky. We don't know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out.

We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it's time to start planning for next year. This is episode will get you focused on the CEO level work you need to be doing to reflect and plan for the coming year.

You can follow along with your free downloadable worksheet as I guide you through the steps to get started with your 2019 plan.

Step 1: Reflect on your business.

Step 2: Reflect on your schedule.

Step 3: Decide on some changes for 2019.

Step 4: Look at 2019 globally.

Step 5: Do some goal setting.

It's time to start creating a year that you want to live. Take this chance to design the business that is best for you. Remember, running a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Every moment of your time does not have to be filled with work. You can take time off to do something to refresh yourself. I believe 2019 can be our best year yet together, so get planning!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/342. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

341: Visibility, Pricing and Knowing Your Audience with Google for Teachers Expert Kasey Bell Oct 25, 2018

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No matter what your business is, knowing your audience and increasing your visibility on the platforms they frequent is crucial to success. Kasey Bell, former educator turned entrepreneur, has done just that and grown her email list and Twitter following just by leveraging best practices.

Google is the hottest topic in educational technology, and Kasey has capitalized on this to grow her business from a blog to a podcast. She also explains how Twitter became her platform for finding her niche, audience and growing her visibility through a personal learning network, where she now has 60,000 followers!

We also discuss Kasey's challenges with pricing. When some of her audience challenged her pricing for her courses, what was her mindset around that? How did she stay firm in her pricing? It all boiled down to the value Kasey saw in her own offering of self-paced online courses vs. in person courses.

Find out also how Kasey grew her email list to 64,000 subscribers through careful goal setting and serious lead magnets, and how she's working to scale her business by hiring a team, and adjusting her goals.

Kasey Bell, founder of Shake Up Learning, is an author with over 12,000 copies sold, international speaker, podcaster and blogger running an online business delivering virtual and in-person trainings to educators.

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340: Leveraging Strengths and Pivoting with Monica Froese Oct 18, 2018

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Sometimes what we start doing is not where we end up. Monica Froese of Redefining Mom shares how how she grew her corporate side hustle to a monetized blog and business with a high converting email list of over 30,000. Her story includes an invitation to the White House and a few pivots as she figured out how to leverage her strengths. Plus, I got Monica to share a few of her top list building tips to boot!

We also discuss ways to create white space in your calendar to give yourself time for creativity, and the importance of positive self-talk.

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339: Stepping into a CEO Mindset with Kellsie Rees Oct 11, 2018

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Kellsie Rees, a multi-six figure product entrepreneur, joins me to share how she broke through her imposter syndrome to step into a CEO mindset.

Kellsie takes us through the evolution of her Etsy business and her secrets to success: sell what keeps selling and create products that are intentional. She has also recently scaled her team and moved her business out of her basement into a location 10x the size!

Kellsie opens up the struggles she's faced professionally and personally, and the lessons she's learned - from knowing which opportunities to pursue, to what it's like building a business without a support system. She shares how she found support and community in her Mastermind group, and what it's like to finally be able to step back from her business and focus on being the CEO her business needs.

Kellsie Rees is an incredible product entrepreneur selling jewelry organizers on Etsy. She recently sent her first shipment to Amazon, and her business is at 90% year over year, with $350k in revenue (without marketing) and growing!

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333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/339. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung Oct 04, 2018

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Have limiting beliefs ever held you back from making progress in your business? Today you're hearing a success story from Karen DeYoung, a BizChix community member who has overcome limiting beliefs and seen incredible results.

Karen shares some secrets behind the longevity of her business, how her business has grown over the years, and what her growth mindset and opening her mind to possibilities had to do with it. We also discuss the challenges in taking her business from $100k to $400k and more, as well as why she decided to hire her first employee, after years of working with independent contractors.

Karen also went from podcast listener to enrolling in my high-end mastermind. She talks about her experience and the benefits she has reaped in finding community and support from the other BizChix in her mastermind group. And if you're a consultant or coach - Karen has some special advice for you.

Karen DeYoung has been a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years! Karen is President and CEO of DeYoung Consulting Services, and works primarily with non-profit entities and government agencies to provide training, organizational development, evaluation and outreach services.

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337: Selling a Blue Ocean Product with Sue Monhait Sep 27, 2018

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Running a blue ocean business is one of the most effective ways to become profitable and create the life you desire. Sue Monhait has done just that, and she shares about her experiences running a blue ocean business, as well as the challenges that come along with being one of only a few people providing a product or service.

We discuss the importance of helping people understand what you do and why it's valuable. You must keep your eye on the customer and give them what they want and need. Sue also shares how she leveraged her corporate background in her business and how it ties into niching down.

Find out what it's like for Sue to juggle two businesses and keep them both thriving. Sue also shares her personal experiences and gains from being a part of my CEOChix mastermind group.

Sue Monhait is a podcaster, business owner of two amazing businesses, and best-selling author who supports gifters, bakers, crafters and makers by leveraging her business background, which includes 15 years in corporate marketing and sales.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/337. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

336: Local Visibility and Live Video with Paula Kinney Sep 20, 2018

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Paula Kinney joins me to share about her interior design business and how it has developed and grown since my strategy session with her in 2017. We discuss Paula's success with niching down to a specific part of interior design that she loves and is passionate about, and how she's using Facebook Live to take her business to the next level.

Paula also opens up about her special needs daughter and how that pushed her into embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. We've also got great insights about what's going to be happening at BizChix Live!

Paula is going to be our emcee for BizChix Live 2018. She was one of the attendees at BizChix Live 2017, and really made an impression on all of us with her warm and open personality.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/336. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

335: Navigating the Challenges as You Scale and Multiply Sep 13, 2018

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Shelli Warren, our Chief People Officer, joins me to recap the stages of small business, with a special focus on the Scale and Multiply stages. These stages are all about building and growing a team, and letting go of control.

In the Scale and Multiply stages, focus on creating a stable, replicable business model. We discuss the importance of finding a guru or coach who resonates with you, and who can help you achieve your goals - and sticking with them! These stages are also for you to build and grow your team. Shelli takes us on a deep dive of the challenges surrounding hiring, on-boarding, and managing team members, and her tips for tackling these aspects.

As your business grows, recognize that you require different expertise at different levels of your business. Don't be afraid to let someone go if they're no longer a fit. Shelli and I talk about low-performing teams and teams that run their leaders, and how that can hold you back. We also deal with numbers - profits, revenue, costs and more! And as with any stage of business, be sure to ask for help if you need it.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/335. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

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