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245: 8 Secrets of My Six Figure Clients Dec 13, 2016

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I noticed a trend among clients whose revenue exceeds Six Figures. There are certain characteristics, business practices and tactics that make them stand out. Here are eight of the secrets to their success. If I could encourage every entrepreneur to make just one change in their business that would have a HUGE impact, that would be to implement secret #1 - Consistency. My six figure clients set big goals every week and hit them week after week after week.

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An overview of the 8 secrets (listen for all the juicy details!)

Consistency
Sell Local
Laser Focused
Long Term Mindset
Endurance
Invest in Their Personal Growth
Positive Money Mindset
Thick Skinned

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Self Sabotage Episode

Money Mindset Episode

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244: Buy Back Your Time - Tips for Outsourcing at Home Dec 06, 2016

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There is a ton of information on outsourcing in your business but very little on how to outsource in the home as a woman entrepreneur.

And let's face it, women take on a lot of responsibility in the home even if we are in a relationship with a really supportive partner.

Some of that is our own doing because we like things done a certain way and other parts of it are gender roles that we are expected to take on.

In this episode we talk about the first steps to outsourcing at home, how to budget for it, how to creatively outsource if you don't have money to invest and how to overcome objections you or others in your life may have to outsourcing.

A special thank you to the BizChix Community for discussing this topic in our Private Facebook Group. It was fun to create an episode drawn from that discussion.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

NextDoor App

BizChix #244: Productive Work at Home Mom with Holly Homer

Happy Home, Happy Business Series

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

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242: Self Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs Nov 22, 2016

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Do you ever find that you are derailing your own success? Being an entrepreneur takes an extraordinary amount of courage and endurance. I believe that at least 50% of your success depends on your mental game.

Sometimes we have great goals and plans and dreams for our business and yet just as we are getting close to attaining them, we set ourselves up for failure. It can be subtle and look like procrastination or it can be more overt and end up in depression.

One place to start is with your own limiting beliefs.

Since we are in our #BizChixMonetize Series, I want to focus today on any limiting beliefs you have around money and your own success.

I am talking about our mindset and the tapes or scripts you are playing in your head. Many of you may not even realize that the words you are saying to yourself and the things you are believing about yourself and your potential for success are someone else's words.

Are you replaying negative words that a parent or caregiver put in your head when you were just an innocent child?

Do you have fears about how success could impact your relationships?

What if you made more money than your spouse or your parents or your siblings or your friends?

What words or phrases come to you about money?

Take a highlighter or different pen and note those statements that have a negative connotation about money.

For phrases that are common sayings about money - think about what the underlying meaning of that saying.

SIMPLE STEPS TO ELIMINATE LIMITING BELIEFS

The key is to first start with recognizing it. Then decide if you agree with it. If not, do you want to change it? If you do, create a new script to replace it.

Recognize it

Evaluate it - agree or disagree

Re-Script it

Maintain it

[optional] Relapse It

Source: Psychology Today

A note of inspiration:

I give you permission to make 2017 the most successful year you have ever had.

Whatever glass ceiling you have placed on yourself, 2017 is the year it get's shattered. [click to tweet]

Being an entrepreneur takes an extraordinary amount of courage and endurance. - Click to tweet

Now go take some action!

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241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Nov 15, 2016

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Are you earning profit in your business? Are you paying yourself a salary? Natalie interviews Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, and Surge. Mike shares how he's made millions and lost millions. He reveals how his 9 year old daughter and her piggy bank were the trigger to change his life. Learn why Profit First was the most important book Natalie read this year and how the system can work in your business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[9:30] Mike gives a fascinating overview on how he started his business life to earn millions and how he lost his millions.

[14:05] Mike talks about what triggered the change to his mindset and his future.

[16:40] Mike breaks down each of his books and how they help entrepreneurs.

[27:48] Mike shares what types of accounts business owners should have.

[36:26] Are you feeding your business or your ego?

[45:22] Where you can find Mike online and grab his free resources.

[48:35] Natalie's final thoughts.

[51:19] Special message from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Mike Michalowicz

● Mike's website

● Mike's Free Resources

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix.com/nest

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

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240: [On Air Coaching] How to Monetize a YouTube Audience with Freya Casey Nov 08, 2016

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Hear Natalie coach Freya Casey, a vocal coach and professional singer in Germany with an international YouTube following. Natalie helps Freya determine how she can pivot her business from serving only local clients to working with clients globally. Natalie guides Freya to choose her new ideal client which ultimately plays on her experience building her own professional singing career.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[7:03] Freya asks how she can transition her local business to a successful online business and work with the global audience she has built through her YouTube channel and podcast.

[10:43] Freya talks about her current online efforts to gain clients.

[12:05] Freya discusses her social media presence on YouTube and her podcast.

[17:00] Natalie and Freya dig into a new business avatar.

[25:45] Natalie suggests different services Freya can start offering and adjusting her online presence.

[39:00] Freya asks about how she can shift her business.

[44:16] Where you can find Freya online.

[45:39] Natalie's final thoughts.

[48:47] Special message from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Freya Casey

● Freya's Singing Tips

● Freya's Singing Tips - The Podcast

● Freya Casey on YouTube

● Freya Casey's website

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix.com/nest

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

This episode first appeared on BizChix.com.

238: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Online vs. Local Opportunities with Christina Nicholson Oct 25, 2016

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Hear Natalie coach Christina Nicholson of Media Maven on how to prioritize her local media relations work and the opportunities to create "passive" income online. Natalie also provides training on planning for 12 weeks at a time in your business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Natalie welcomes Christina Nicholson and learns about her background in as a TV anchor and in PR.

[8:36] Christina describes her business, Media Maven, where she provides media relations, video production, and blogging services.

[13:00] Christina shares how she uses LinkedIn to gain clients.

[25:25] Natalie mentions how Christina should be selective on networking events and speak at local events.

[27:25] Natalie gives Christina some recommendations on her online course, Master Your PR.

[40:00] Christina and Natalie chat about potential one-on-one sessions Christina can implement.

[44:24] Natalie and Christina talk about how important retainer clients are for her business.

[47:28] Natalie provides insight on limiting beliefs and client expectations.

[57:20] Is a business plan really needed?

[1:00] Natalie mentions the book, "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months".

[1:03] Final thoughts from Natalie

[1:08:08] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Christina

● Media Maven

● LinkedIn

● Facebook

● Twitter

● 7 FREE ways to use LinkedIn to Grow your Business

Mentioned in this Episode:

● The Pitch Podcast with Amanda Berlin (episode #30 featuring Christina)

● The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

● BizChix.com/nest

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize .

This episode first appeared on BizChix.com.

237: Think Bigger and Other Takeaways From My MBA Oct 18, 2016

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Host Natalie Eckdahl shares four major takeaways from her MBA education and how they impacted her entrepreneurial journey.

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Key Takeaways:

[6:05] First takeaway - Think BIGGER!

[10:35] Being "surprisingly" inspired by Noah Kagan at #FinCon16 and having an epiphany under a tree.

[15:09] Second takeaway - Study best practices in other industries.

[22:25] Natalie shares how her networking relationship with Jessica Rhodes grew and networking with Facebook groups.

[27:16] Third takeaway - focus on your Network and Networking.

[27:55] Fourth takeaway - teams and the power of collaboration.

[35:10] The Nest is open to registrants at bizchix.com/nest with.

[37:35] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Mentioned in this Episode:

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize.

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236: [On Air Coaching] How to Build an Audience and Monetize with Kiana Porter-Isom Oct 11, 2016

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Hear Natalie coach Kiana Porter-Isom from Edupreneur Today about monetizing her "side" business! They strategize on how Kiana can create recurring revenue through membership sites. Also, Kiana shares how she has grown her audience through Instagram and what her business is like one year in.

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Key Takeaways:

[4:25] Learn about Kiana and her biz Edupreneur Today.

[8:30] Natalie and Kiana chat about hiring a driver for long drives for consulting and how to use that time in the car to be productive.

[10:17] Kiana would like to work on income stream that's predictable, particularly a membership site for teachers.

[12:40] Natalie and Kiana talk about the value of email list building.

[14:57] Kiana lets us know the unique way she built her email list with free products.

[17:42] Kiana talks about the steps she used to take people to her lead magnet using Instagram.

[23:11] Natalie asked Kiana when she first monetized in her business?

[25:09] Kiana offers insight about how she felt her business was growing slow.

[28:52] Natalie and Kiana discuss options on creating a recurring revenue stream.

[35:35] Natalie suggests a couple of podcasts related to membership sites.

[45:06] Natalie offers suggestions on getting clarity on membership sites - Do you want to provide content, community or both?

[49:33] Natalie explains the difference between forums versus Facebook groups.

[57:40] What to do if Kiana gets stuck on the technology end of a membership site?

[1:00:38] Kiana asks if she should set up a landing page now even before the membership site is ready?

[1:02:04] Natalie mentions that there is an element of personal selling involved while building a membership site.

[1:48] How to connect with Kiana.

[1:06:12] Natalie states you can hear the latest developments on her membership site, "The Nest" at bizchix.com/nest

[1:07] Final thoughts from Natalie

[1:08:08] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Kiana

Mentioned in this Episode:

AWeber
Gumroad
Zapier
Canva
Blair Green Thielemier - BizChix Ep. 223
Membership Guys Podcast
Flipped Lifestyle
Youpreneur
bbPress for forums
Jill Sessa at Ultimate WP Help (affiliate)
bizchix.com/nest

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235: How I Monetize My Podcast and Platform Oct 04, 2016

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Host Natalie Eckdahl opens up about how she monetizes her podcast and business! It is not how she expected things to evolve when she launched the show in January 2014. In fact, it has taken Natalie much longer than she expected to build a business that can provide for her family. Natalie also reveals the different ways to monetize a podcast and how she currently makes money through her podcast and business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Go to BizChix.com/AWeber to learn more and get a 60 Day Free Trial.

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Natalie talks about why and how she started the BizChix podcast.

[6:40] Natalie discusses the different ways you can monetize your online business or podcast.

[12:48] Natalie's epiphany when listening to Claire Pelletreau from the Get Paid Podcast

[16:50] How Natalie is monetizing today.

[19:08] What Natalie has learned from podcasting.

[23:08] How and why create multiple streams of revenue.

[27:00] Lessons learned on monetizing.

[33:09] How did the AWeber sponsorship happen?

[48:40] Honored AWeber appreciates BizChix and how important women entrepreneurs are - please tweet or send a thank you on Instagram for their support.

[49:52] Special message from Tahoe!

Mentioned in this Episode:

AWeber
AWeber Podcast featuring Natalie
Hashtag-Legal (my attorneys)
Claire Pelletreau - The Get Paid Podcast

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Now go make some money!

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233: [new series] 10 Tips to Monetize and Grow Your Biz #bizchixmonetize Sep 20, 2016

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We are going to spend the next 10+ episodes talking about all the issues related to MONEY, your mindset around money, getting paid, setting prices, raising rates, finding more customers and how to organize your business finances.

I am creating this series in response to the emails you send me, the work I do with clients, and the conversations I see in our Private Facebook group.

Today I am going to do an overview of some topics that we are going to dig deeper on throughout this series.

Set realistic expectations. It takes years to build a business that can support your family.
Keep your business and personal finances separate - it is hard to know how you are doing if it is all co-mingled.
Decide on an amount to invest in your business and put it in a separate business account (see #2).
Understand your attitude around money and building wealth. What is your family history around money? What money stories from your past are affecting you today?
You don't know what is going on in someone else's bank account. Realize what you perceive about others, may not be the reality of the situation. Keep your eye on your own business. Don't get distracted. (For more on this listen to The Six Lies of Six Figure Launches.)
The higher income you earn in your day job, the harder it is to transition to entrepreneurship. The easiest path to entrepreneurship is to leverage what you are already doing in a consultant role.

You need to network with others. No matter what your business is, you have to get out and meet people. Go to local events, attend conferences, have lunch, meet for coffee. Go broad, then go deep.
Stop spending money on courses and coaches and tools. You already know enough.
You're going to fail along the way. Keep trying, keep iterating. Don't give up.
Focus the bulk of your time on bringing money into your business. That means selling. That means having something to offer. Make sure what you think you want to do aligns with what people really need and are willing to pay for (validate this through 1/1 work). (Listen to The Truth About Sales and Selling and Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? for more on this topic).

Now go make some money!

I'd love to work with you! Go to BizChix.com/workwithme for more info!

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