The Boss Mom Podcast

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Building An Online Community Jan 23, 2020

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Building and growing an engaging community organically is one of the most important parts of running a business today. What are the two key things we need in order to start creating a community? What does it take for the sense of community to take place in the virtual space? On this episode, you'll learn about the engaged community framework, and how to implement it in your business.

In today's business world, community has to be part of our brand. It's so important to not just sell things but to connect people. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

You need to stop putting pressure on yourself to have all the answers; your community has all the answers and they are yearning to contribute, so let them.
A post is just a gateway so that real conversations can happen. Getting people to answer "yes" or "no" is just the first level of engagement. After that, we can allow for deeper connections to happen by having conversations.
One of the key parts of building a community is creating a feeling of belonging, so that people can feel accepted, heard and understood.

Listen to the Mark Shaefer episode of the Boss Dad podcast here:

https://boss-mom.com/how-to-build-a-business-people-trust-w-mark-schaefer/

How to Go From Employee to High-Value Consultant w/Amy Rasdal Jan 16, 2020

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Many people are eager to escape the stress and unfulfillment of climbing the corporate ladder, but fear that they may not have the same income and level of impact. What they might not realize, is that consulting is a great way to make the switch from employee to high-value entrepreneur. What are the advantages of consulting over having a corporate job? How do we get a steady stream of clients? How does consulting differ from coaching?

On this episode, business consultant and founder of Billable at the Beach® Amy Rasdal, shares on getting started in the consulting world and how to turn consulting gigs into a steady business.

To build a successful consulting business, you have to break beyond your circle and immediate network, and start developing the outreach to build new relationships. -Amy Rasdal

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

A consulting business is only as healthy as its pipeline (07:08 - 08:23)Many consultants are able to find success early, but the work starts to slow down because the circle of people who know you have already hired you. The key to keeping the business growing is a steady pipeline, which we build by going out of our immediate circle, developing an outreach strategy and following through on it.

Being a present parent and a successful professional are not mutually exclusive (17:29 - 19:04) It often feels like we're forced to pretend that we don't have children in order for us to be able to excel professionally, or that they have to be invisible. More people need to see that we can have both children and a great mind.

Consulting can be an impactful and a more lucrative alternative to the corporate ladder (25:07 - 29:07)Becoming a consultant allows us to have more impact than we would as employees, while we also get to earn more money with more time freedom. People often feel like the only way to advance is through the corporate track, but consulting opens us up to more opportunities.

Guest Bio-

Amy is the founder of Billable at the Beach®. She has been running her multiple 6-figure consulting business for 15 years. Amy liberates 6-figure earners by empowering them to build 6-figure consulting businesses through Billable at the Beach®. She has helped hundreds of people over the past 10 years. For more information, visit https://www.billableatthebeach.com/. To get Amy's free course 3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue Now visit https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/.

The Power of Taking Astrologically-Based Action w/Amanda 'Pua' Walsh Jan 09, 2020

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Astrology is experiencing a huge Renaissance because it's relevant and extremely applicable to our current daily lives. What are the basics of astrology that one should become familiar with? How can we plan our lives and personal development around it? How do we take action that is energetically supported by astrology?

On this episode, I'm joined by CEO and Founder of Astrology Hub, Amanda 'Pua' Walsh, who shares her journey of discovering astrology and building her business.

When it comes to personal growth, if you align with the themes that are astrologically-based, you will have the wind in your sails. You're focused on the thing that is supported energetically at that time. -Amanda 'Pua' Walsh

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Pregnancy creates huge shiftsThere's something about being pregnant that brings clarity. It helps us realize that we're unhappy, need to make a change or a big idea comes up. But that clarity doesn't mean we won't face challenges. Sometimes, before the doors open, there will be a moment of breakdown, but that doesn't mean we're broken; it's part of the process and actually, the fact that it's happening is a sign that you're exactly where you need to be.

Astrology goes a lot deeper than the zodiacMost people have a superficial understanding of what astrology is. Astrology is the language of the stars; it's very mathematical, but also incredibly intuitive. The sun travels through every single zodiac sign throughout the year, and this is what created zodiac signs. Astrology goes deeper than the horoscope, and actually, it's timing and patterns can reveal a lot about how we're feeling at a specific point in time.

All Zodiac signs have progressions of expressionSome people like to make excuses for bad behavior by blaming it on the flaws of their zodiac sign. Every low expression of a zodiac sign has a higher expression for it. Being aware of the low expression of the sign, and finding a way to turn it into a positive, can help us become more cognisant of our strengths and weaknesses, and help others dealing with similar issues.

Amanda is hosting her free 2020 Global Forecast Marathon Event today (January 9) through Sunday, January 12. If you would like to join her today and throughout the weekend, please visit astrologyhub.com/2020forecast

Effective Storytelling & The Truth About Finding Your Purpose w/Greg Koorhan Jan 02, 2020

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The path to finding our purpose isn't the same for everyone. For many entrepreneurs and creatives, finding out what we want to do is a process of peeling back the layers. This is the process filmmaker Greg Koorhan took, going from a job in a marketing agency, to one focused on storytelling. What can we learn from the journey Greg took? What's the right mindset to have about success? Why is the idea that people have one purpose and one purpose only a huge myth? On this episode, award-winning film director, best-selling author, speaker and coach, Greg Koorhan, discusses his projects, his creative children and the path to his purpose.

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Structure in storytelling is key (17:13 - 18:55) There's a difference between talking about a bunch of events and telling a story. A story has structure and conflict, and paying attention to these things makes us more effective storytellers.

Short-form content can be extremely effective (23:33 - 24:32) In the day and age of storytelling through ads and social media content, we only have 1-2 minutes to tell someone's story. Within a minute or two, we can actually say a lot and resonate with people.

There's no perfect formula for the path to success (33:30 - 35:44)Some people knew their passion from early on, but a lot of people actually discover their passion through a process of evolving, pivoting and iterating new pathways. There's nothing wrong with either approach.

3 Things You Must Do Before the Year Ends Dec 26, 2019

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We've got a little time before 2019 ends, and when a new year starts, we're so "full steam ahead" towards the future, that there are things from this year we won't remember to do. What are 3 important things we must remember to do before 2020 starts and why are they important? In this episode, we share 3 things you need to add to your to-do list before the end of this year.

Think about what matters most to you next year if you only could give it one word. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Think about one person that has impacted you this year that you haven't talked to in a while. Before the year ends, get in touch with them and say thank you.
Think about your word or phrase for 2020, tied to what you want to achieve in your business.
Decide what your biggest business goal for 2020 is, but don't make it a revenue or amount of money, because that's an outcome and not a goal.

Conscious Creation: How to Create An Ideal Personal & Business Life w/Kelsey Murphy Dec 19, 2019

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As moms and business owners, it often feels like we're under so much pressure to do every single thing perfectly, and that makes the balance between our lives and our work impossible to achieve. What is Conscious Creation and how can it help us escape this stress? How can we redefine our roles on our terms? How do we start prioritizing the things that are ideal to us, instead of forcing ourselves into obligations?

On this episode, Business and Life Coach, and my good friend, Kelsey Murphy, talks about a new system she has developed to help women show up in the best ways at home and at work.

Conscious creation is about intentionally and consciously defining what an ideal life looks like on a business and personal level, and then planning for it. -Kelsey Murphy

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Be intentional about creating epic moments (13:01 - 14:28)We can't do everything with our kids, but what we can do is focus on things that will create memories for them. We need to focus on the things they can remember and treasure, and not for the sake of what we're expected to do as parents.
Find the ideal way to spend time with your kids (11:15 - 12:12)We don't have to follow what every other mom does to spend time with their kids. We can spend quality time with them in a way and manner that we're excited about as opposed to something that makes us feel obligated and bored. It starts with us redefining what the ideal looks like for us.
When we focus on what ignites us, we receive more of it (16:16 - 18:04) When we start thinking about what we love and what makes us happy, our brains will start filtering out what doesn't fit that vision. Our brain will be wired to start filtering in the right things and more of them will come our way.

Guest Bio-

Kelsey Murphy is a Business & Life Coach working with Fortune 500 companies, like Facebook & Twitter, industry thought leaders like Marie Forleo and her B-Schoolers, as well as celebrity nutritionists, coaches, and other brilliant humans creating meaningful businesses and lives. She's been featured in places like Forbes, Business Insider, Huffington Post, LiveStrong, Living Healthy, LaurenConrad.com and more. When Kelsey's not coaching, you can find her hosting the Whiskey & Work podcast, giving her wise (and sometimes comical) advice on navigating the waters of business, life, and relationships.

For more information, visit https://www.kelseymurphy.com

Get Kelsey's free business planning kit here:

https://www.kelseymurphy.com/howtoplanyourbusiness-kelseymurphy

How to Thrive as a Boss Mom This Holiday Season Dec 12, 2019

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The holidays are a great time, but also a challenging one for Boss Moms. We want to put our families first and enjoy this time with them, but we also strive to make an impact on the world through our businesses. This is a difficult balancing act, and one that can lead to stress, worry and guilt. How can we make sure we thrive at this time of the year? How do we avoid overextending ourselves with obligations and demands?

On this episode, we talk about how we can balance all of our priorities over the holidays and actually thrive through it all.

This season is a rollercoaster of things that have to get done. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Be okay with the fact that this time of year is a roller coaster of emotions because so much is going on.
Don't feel obligated to do everything this season. To thrive, think about what you can cut and change socially to reduce stress, and how to be minimally profitable without working in our businesses the whole time.
Recognize what fills you up and what depletes you, and limit what depletes you. We can also surround the things we don't enjoy, with things we do enjoy.
Seek an appreciation loop and lean on the people and community for support.

All Things Mastermind w/Maria Dismondy and Carrie Clark Dec 05, 2019

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The term 'Mastermind' is used fairly often in the business world, but many entrepreneurs still aren't sure what joining one of these groups entails. What is a Mastermind, and how can we use them to benefit our businesses? Why is it necessary for Mastermind members to challenge each other? How can we offer different viewpoints without offending other members in the process?

On this episode, owner of the Speech and Language Kids website, Carrie Clark, and founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, discuss what makes Masterminds so beneficial to business owners.

A good Mastermind is a group that helps you whittle down options. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Use Masterminds to challenge ideas (10:48 - 11:49)Masterminds are the ideal space for ideas to be shared and challenged. We should be using our groups to help each other brainstorm our ideas in different ways. The benefit of this kind of input is ultimately creating a more thought-out product.
Take advantage of the different viewpoints in Masterminds (15:25 - 16:22)Having a tight-knit Mastermind with different views allows us to narrow down ideas and options more easily. This is an important step, because it stops us from becoming overwhelmed by all the suggestions we get from like-minded people outside our groups.
Maintain mutual respect for all Mastermind members (20:41 - 21:51)For Masterminds to be effective, we have to have a mutual respect for everyone in our groups. This respect makes it easier to challenge one another, without running the risk of offending anyone on a personal level.

Guest Bio-

Carrie Clark is a speech-language pathologist and the founder of the Speech and Language Kids website. She is passionate about helping children through speech-language pathology, and has extensive experience in the field, having worked at the Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, and later opening a private practice.

To find out more about Carrie, visit

https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/about-us/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-clark-74210054

https://www.instagram.com/slpsolution/

https://www.facebook.com/theslpsolution/

Maria Dismondy is the founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press. She is also an author and speaker. Maria is the creator of the Empowering Kids with Character mini-podcast, a movement that aims to nurture character development in children through education.

To find out more about Maria, visit

https://mariadismondy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mariadismondybooks/

https://www.facebook.com/mariadismondy

https://www.youtube.com/user/mariadismondy

https://twitter.com/mariadismondy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadismondy

How to Run Your Business Like a Home Nov 28, 2019

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As Boss Moms, we have a responsibility to nurture our families and our businesses, but sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to tend to both at once. How can we stop questioning our abilities to run a business while parenting? Is it possible to channel the same love we have for our kids into our businesses, and how do we know which to prioritize at any given moment?

On this episode, we learn how to run our businesses like a home.

As a boss mom, your business and your family are both priorities. Channel the same love into both! -Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Moments, when we feel unenthusiastic, don't define our abilities. Temporary disinterest doesn't mean we're incapable of fulfilling our responsibilities.
While we may feel overwhelmed at times as moms, our love for our children never subsides. We need to channel that same, unwavering love into our businesses.
Stop wondering if business or family comes first; as Boss Moms, we have a priority to nurture both.

Boss Dad Spotlight: Tim Schmoyer On How to Build a Business Around Your Family Nov 21, 2019

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We often think of our businesses as our babies, but at the end of the day, what really matters is our actual families. Is it possible to run companies while staying actively involved in our kids' lives - and what happens if we have large families? How can we build businesses around our families, rather than the other way around? On this Boss Dad Spotlight episode, leading YouTube strategist, Tim Schmoyer shares how to build businesses that serve our families.

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Run big families like businesses (08:30 - 09:42)

Having a big family should never be a hindrance to entrepreneurial success. Think of having a growing family the same way as a growing business: as we expand, we need to work on finding better systems. Having a large family is not a barrier to owning a business- in fact, if we can master the systems to coordinate a big family, we'll probably be more productive in our businesses, too.

Prioritize family over business (10:49 - 12:29)

Business decisions are relatively easy to make- but they're not always the best decisions for our families. As entrepreneurs, we are in positions where we're able to decide when we'll travel for work. We need to prioritize our time according to what matters most to us, and our families.

Disconnect to connect with family (16:51 - 17:39)

It's easy to get wrapped up in business round the clock, especially when work and emails are available on all our devices. To combat this, disconnect. For 24 hours on a weekend, put phones on airplane mode and switch off computers. When we aren't constantly being bombarded by work reminders, we're able to relax and enjoy time with our families.

There's no need to sacrifice family for work. It all comes down to the way we manage our time and the systems we use to coordinate our activities. From time to time, we need to disengage with work and give our families our full attention. Our businesses may be our second babies, but there are times when they'll need to come second to our actual babies.

Guest Bio-

Since 2011, Tim Schmoyer has been one of the leading YouTube strategists in the online video industry. His company, Video Creators, has been featured by FOX, Forbes, BBC even YouTube themselves as his team trains creators and brands to master YouTube and use it as a place to spread messages that change lives. Their clients have organically grown by over 14 billion views and 61 millions subscribers under their guidance. Today he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and seven children.

To find Tim on social media, head to:

https://www.facebook.com/videocreators/

@timschmoyer

https://www.instagram.com/timschmoyer/

And to find him on YouTube, visit: https://www.youtube.com/VideoCreatorsTV

To find out more about Video Labs LIVE, visit https://vclabs.com/ on Venice Beach, CA this coming July 8-9