Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

I’d love for you to join me for a tour behind the scenes of my latest launch. As you’ve probably noticed, we’re in the middle of launching my new Sacred Money Archetypes® business course, and this has been my most fun, creative and complex launch ever. In this new episode, I share some of the things that went well, some of the things that didn't, and a massive big lesson in letting go.

I've got another new podcast episode today about the Money Archetypes and precisely how to design and grow your dream business using this powerful framework. When I started in business, I sought out mentors and did what they told me to do. For my very first foray into business, I bought a course and put my business together exactly how they told me. But as a Ruler, Romantic, Maverick, this didn't pan out for me, and I couldn't understand why – I'm a good student and wanted it to work. Now I know that there are specific business models for different personalities. I'm here to help you find the easiest path for you and then double down on your superpower.

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to money goals, spending and saving? My Money Archetypes quiz could shine some serious light on what you both need to thrive and how to navigate tricky times. Learning this framework with my partner has been relationship-changing - probably relationship-saving - for us. In this bonus podcast episode my husband, Mark, and I are in conversation again; this time about our money archetypes and how they complement and clash with each other.

It's really tempting to blame external forces, when something goes wrong or you’re not experiencing the success you thought you would be. Oh, it’s the economy’s fault. Or it’s my clients. Or it’s mercury retrograde?! Often, it’s actually our own sabotaging behavior that’s derailing our business. But that can be hard to acknowledge (and to recognize). In today’s bonus podcast episode I’m looking at each of the 8 money personalities - the Sacred Money Archetypes® - and how your Archetype might be sabotaging your business.

Today I’m sharing one of the most valuable tools I've ever discovered – a framework for how to build your business to suit your personality.

Today’s new podcast episode is something I’ve never done before. I get so many questions from my course members, community and listeners that I normally don’t get to answer, so I’ve decided to do an “Ask Me Anything” episode!

Business can feel very lonely and isolating. We often think that we’re the only ones who struggle with mindset issues or self-doubt, and you’re not. Maybe you think that when your business hits a certain level, everything will just fall in to place and you’ll finally feel brave, ready and good enough, but you won’t. Today I’m sharing the things I still struggle with in business, despite being a multi-millionaire with a decade of experience as a mindset coach.

I’m always getting asked how I raise my kids, given the privilege and luck they have in their lives. I want my three children to have a healthy relationship with money. At the moment they’re eight, six and four, so I’m talking from my experience. I don’t have teenagers yet! I know there's going to be a whole new layer of money mindset stuff as they grow. Even if you don't have kids in your life, this episode is still invaluable to shed light on how you may have learned money unconsciously from your family. Listen in for all my secrets to help you foster a healthy relationship to money in your family.

How to tweak how you work in your business so that you can thrive

Today, we are talking about why internet dating is basically marketing. And I share how I got super-Virgo about my dating techniques!

Today’s podcast episode is a bit woo-woo and spiritual. My new book Chill and Prosper is out next week so I’m talking about one of the key ideas from the book - The Witch Wound, Past Lives and Vows of Poverty.

Today, we're talking about working with your partner, the good, the bad and ugly! And I have a very rare guest in the podcast studio today - my husband Mark. People ask us all the time how we work together. So we’re chatting about how we make it work, what challenges we face and also how it can be really awesome.

I wish you could see me recording my latest podcast episode: I’m wearing a Hot Shoe Shuffle tee and a Hamilton jumper! You’d get a massive clue about my latest investment… In this episode I’m talking about how I invest my money AND why I invested in a freaking musical!

Today we are talking about how to do an honest assessment of your business. We’re gonna approach it in a really chill way!

In this week’s podcast episode we're talking about three lessons we can learn from greedy, rich people.

Today we are talking about taxes. Don’t go… Taxes can be sexy! Let me tell you that loving my taxes literally exploded my business. There are some really profound lessons when we look into fear and resentment of taxes. Listen into today’s episode to start loving taxes and exponentially grow your business!

Today, I’m talking about the keyless life – or creating ease and automation to eliminate friction. It’s my life philosophy! #keylesslife

What a decade! Today I’m sharing 10 lessons from 10 years of running my money mindset course, Money Bootcamp. It’s amazing to think that 8,500 people have been through this multimillion dollar course. At the beginning I had no idea how successful it would be! And there has been so much evolution and lots of lessons along the way…

I'm all about the Zen quit. It can be energizing to let go. Listen to today's episode of Chill & Prosper to learn the next 8 key questions to ask yourself if you're considering quitting your business. I'll share more about my practices businesses, setting boundaries and more.

People are always asking about my schedule. They wanna know how I organize my day. Spoiler: I’m not that organized at all. I’m a massive procrastinator and not super productive so I’m not gonna recommend bullet journaling or productivity hacks. That stuff doesn’t work for me. But I do have some millionaire productivity secrets to share today.

Boundary lesson time! There’s so much juice around boundaries and money blocks. This episode is made for you if you have a Facebook group, but it’ll be helpful for setting boundaries with clients in general. I've learned so many lessons - some painful, all powerful.

Today I'm going to take you behind the scenes of what it's really like to write a book. And some of the reasons why you should write one and some pitfalls to consider as well. I love sharing behind the scenes of my business and I know you love hearing about it. Sometimes, it literally feels like gossip, because no one talks about it!

You’ve probably heard of, or done, inner child work. It’s a process of examining your most formative experiences and memories from childhood to find underlying beliefs or blocks. Inner teen work is also really powerful - especially for your money mindset. It’s such an intense time of life, the teenage years. Doing work on blocks from this phase can really shift your life and business. Let’s dig into your high school money blocks.

I've invested in so many coaching and mastermind programs over the years. I've literally spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and some have been good, some not so good. On today’s podcast we're talking about how to recognize FOMO when investing in coaching and mastermind programs. And on the flip side, how to spot scarcity mindset and a fear of investing. It’s such a juicy conversation!

Today, we are talking about monetization - what you’re making money from and how. Does everything in your business need to be monetized? Do you really need to make money out of every single thing? You might be surprised by my answer because I’m all about money mindset and charging what you’re worth, but I'm also a Chillpreneur.

I had to unlearn so much crap in order to hire a team. A lot of entrepreneurs have blocks around hiring. It can bring up a load of money stuff. In today’s podcast episode I talk about my million-dollar hiring lessons and how to create a team that grows with you.

Every day I get asked about evergreen programs and courses. Evergreen means always available. Green all year round! Money Bootcamp is evergreen – you can join any time. Plus we also do a big annual launch and regular promotions, but we’ve moved from 3 launches a year to sell more evergreen. Maybe you want to switch from launches to having a program that's open all year round. Maybe you want both. I’m here to answer ALL your questions!

Today, I’m sharing about my ADHD diagnosis and how it’s become my superpower - especially in my business. Even if you don't have ADHD, listen in because this episode will give you some insights about the challenges other people in your life face. Listening to this might even sound familiar - ADHD is very common in entrepreneurs and widely under-diagnosed in women.

I love batch creating content – it has changed my life. And I just get better and better at it. Friends call me the batching queen. I batch EVERYTHING - my social media content, my podcast, video content, admin tasks in my business. I wish I could find a way to batch some of my kid related stuff! This one simple mindset shift makes things easier and more profitable. So many people resist batching. It might seem boring. Or hard work. Or lacking creativity. But it works for every type of personality and every type of business. And it won’t limit your creativity. You can be lazy and disorganized and still do it. I have ADHD. I still batch. Because it’s so profitable for me to be consistent in my business. Consistency has made me millions of dollars. I’ve not made money because I am sexy or funny (although I am both those things!). I'm the smartest or most creative but I am really freaking consistent. I'm so consistent that people think of me when they see the color blue. When they see bees, Kombi vans or roses! Because I batch like a mofo. Recently, I created 150 days worth of content for my rose farm social media accounts in one day - for Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest – yeah, 450 pieces of content! Listen in to the latest episode to find out exactly how I do it!

Time to pull on your boss pants! Today, we are talking about dealing with default customer payments. How to chase up your money without all the emotions.

I’ve got some sticky stuff for you today! We are talking about how to cope with criticism and business rejection. Yuck, right?! But we all have to deal with this. Whether you’re starting out or an established entrepreneur.

So you’re reading books about money mindset, you're listening to my podcast and you’ve probably invested in conferences or courses to change your mindset. And then someone you love poops on your parade. A question I get ALL THE TIME is “How can I get my partner onboard with my money goals?” You might live with someone who's very negative or fearful about money, personal development, entrepreneurship. That can be really tough and my heart goes out to you. Or your partner might just be a bit sceptical. Here’s how to grow and make money even when you have that in your life.

There are so many money mindset layers around saving money. It might feel uncomfortable. And that’s great. You absolutely need this! In today’s Chill and Prosper podcast episode we are talking about something super juicy - setting a savings goal and getting good at saving money.

Perfectionism has been a cross for me to bear for a long, long time. I'm a Virgo! But I see it all the time in entrepreneurs. So let’s talk about what it's costing you to be a perfectionist in your business. Today’s episode of Chill and Prosper will inspire you to get started on projects that you're procrastinating.

I'm stoked about today’s podcast episode - It's silly but has some great lessons too! I’m sharing money lessons from New Kids on the Block. Check out Step by Step by NKOTB on YouTube. It’s that song that’s always playing in Target! Step one is that making money can be fun. Sometimes we get so serious about launches and doing the work that we forget that we're allowed to make money and have fun. I have definitely been guilty of overworking and getting too serious. I've changed this recently. I’m playing with my marketing more. I’m making reels and silly videos. Where do you need to have a little bit more fun in your business? The last step is that the time has arrived. Everything is possible in your business – just take it step by step. Do it now. Don’t wait for the stars to align. The next full moon. It's your time and you're ready for the next step.

Today I’m busting four myths about spending money on personal development. I see backlash sometimes about people buying courses. I see resistance, underspending, people holding themselves back from learning things and giving themselves what they really need because of money mindset issues. I’ve loved reading ever since I was tiny. I found this little red book once, called The Magic of Believing by Claude M Bristol. I was so fascinated - it was about how you could change your life by changing your thoughts. That book opened the personal development doors for me! So I see a lot of problems with feeling like you have to complete a book or a course. It’s ok to join a course for one element. Sometimes you work with a mentor for one little tweak. You don't have to finish everything before you go onto the next thing. Once I paid $7,000 to go to a VIP day and got one aha, which led to me making a million dollars. It’s fine to work with multiple coaches or masterminds; you can get different things from different people. I'm in masterminds just to get techy, ones to help me learn about fairness, and equality, and also business and marketing groups. Look at what you need to learn, what's holding you back from making money, what skills do you need, what mindset work you need to do, what would help you to actually make money? Money mindset is a massive one; it’s the most intangible thing, but it will stop you from making money. You might be wasting time and effort trying to do things yourself, trying to push through. Let’s bust through these myths and help you get to the next level of success and wealth.

There’s something that affects each and every one of us and holds us back from success. In today’s podcast episode I share how to break free. We all have sabotaging business habits that keep us stuck and prevent us from making more money. I still have them! Are you holding yourself back from making money because you’re stuck in these repetitive behaviors? Self-awareness is your biggest tool in making money. This episode will help you bring your blocks, habits and the mindset issues that keep you stuck, out into the light.

Goals aren’t just for January 1st. You can set and reset them throughout the year. I explain how I approach goal setting and share my top tips for making them work. Many entrepreneurs really struggle to set goals - to ask for what they want, to articulate it. Maybe you’re worried about what will happen if you don’t achieve your goal? I’m here to help you discover why you're not setting goals, why you are not allowing yourself to dream. It's totally okay for you to shift and change your goals.

Let’s Celebrate! Even if things didn’t go to plan, I’m sure you have SO much to be proud of this year. Taking the time to recognize achievements and celebrate is a skill. As a Ruler I often struggle and say “yeah cool, but what’s next?” - sound familiar? This episode is for all the introverts out there, who struggle with being the center of attention. The extroverts can learn lots about what it feels like to live with a fear of being visible too!

People are always curious about the best investments I’ve ever made in my business. In the spirit of Oprah's favorite things list at Christmas (which I love!), I’m gonna give you my four favorite investments to move through your money blocks and get to the next level in your business. Let’s talk about how to use the principles of upgrading and investing in yourself to grow your business.

I want to share my secrets around getting through the holiday season without freaking out about money. I want to help you avoid getting too triggered. This can be a really stressful time of year. Of course, it’s often exciting too. And for some of us, it's sad. But it’s often challenging. Luckily, I have some tips to help you sail through the holidays.

Today I want to talk about three ways that your money blocks are really impacting your business right now.

Today I am talking about lessons that I've learned from doing book tours. Even if you’re not an author, there’s still loads of juice in this episode for you because it’s about mindset shifts and how to simplify, simplify, simplify! Time to get your ahas from my mistakes!

I want to talk about over giving today. And give you the tools to help you avoid burnout. We’re gonna dig into undercharging and over delivering! I have done this so many times in my business – I have to watch myself for this constantly. I’ve given away necklaces, earrings, tea cups, even a branded calculator. Yes, really! I know the importance first hand of setting boundaries around stuff, AND my energy and time. You know what, it’s okay to keep things simple (and in fact I wholeheartedly recommend it). Let’s find some small tweaks that will bring you more joy, more space, more bandwidth and a more profitable business.

Let’s dig into money lessons from celebrities today. I love reading famous people’s memoirs. I love when celebs talk about money! We’re gonna learn from the rich and famous how to develop a better relationship with money. Elton John reveals in his autobiography that in the beginning he splashed cash on flowers, extra houses and art until his accountant sat him down and told him he’d soon run out of money. At this point Elton worked hard to get a handle on his finances, but STILL spent money on the luxuries that bring him joy. In the past, I've spent money that I didn't really have to make myself feel better. I’ve avoided looking at my bills. Have you been there? Today, we’ll use celebrity lessons to help us learn to love our money, live a more glamorous life and upgrade our self-care!

I’m excited to share with you today how to bounce back after a failed launch. As a money mindset mentor, I see so many people throw in the towel after one crappy launch. I’ve been there – it’s rough! You released your book and… crickets, or you've launched your first program and nobody has bought it. This feels devastating. But I’ve got some juicy lessons you can learn from these experiences. I want to talk to you about sales page conversion stats and share about my failed (and successful) launches. Do you know what? Having a successful launch isn’t about branding, or colors or pretty ads. It isn’t even (gasp!) about pricing! I’m gonna share with you my ultimate successful launch secrets!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about screw-ups and how to get your business mojo back. Trust me when I say I have made so many mistakes in business. But - I almost instantly forget about them. Because I see all of those mistakes as stepping stones and rites of passage along the way. Let’s talk screw-ups!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about how to create a million dollar course. I’ll share the evolution of my Money Bootcamp - and how I started and grew it to over 7,000 students. I want to inspire you to create a million dollar course too!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re going back in time to talk about my very first year in business - including how much money I made. I made a ton of mistakes in my first few years - but I always had a dream for a million dollar business. If you’ve wondered how I got started, today’s episode is for you!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about when you love your business but the money hasn’t shown up yet. You know that saying "Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life"? Well…. I have plenty of thoughts about that. Yes, you can love your business and make money - but it doesn’t happen by accident. Especially not the millions. Love isn't enough for the money just to magically show up. Are you ready for some Denise real-talk?