Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

You’ve probably heard me talk about my beach house. It was a long-held dream, and manifesting it was a big deal for Mark and I. It’s a stunning house, but we’ve decided to sell it. I recently shared some photos and videos on social media and got lots of questions about “Why are you selling?” and “What’s next?”. So last week, I recorded a podcast episode to share more about why I’m selling, what was once my dream house, and the steps I’m taking to manifest the next one.

Getting ghosting sucks. Whether it’s the person you’ve been enjoying getting to know romantically, or a huge lead for your business, a sudden stop in communication is a punch in the gut. But to be honest, in your business people are going to ghost you. They will flake on you, change their mind, and sometimes be pretty rude about it. But you can’t take it personally! Today on the Chill and Prosper podcast, I cover how to get yourself into a mindset of abundance to close the deal (and the steps to take when you don’t).

People ask me all the time, “Denise, how long does it really take to make a million dollars?” For me, the magic number was five years. Five years from starting my business to pushing over the threshold of $1 million in annual revenue. But that’s not the whole story. Because truthfully, I was waiting in the wings for years before starting my business. Listening and learning – gathering all the information I needed to be successful. I didn’t wake up one day and think, “I’m going to make a million dollars!” and then five years to the day later had a huge check in my hands. But maybe that could be your journey. Today on the Chill and Prosper podcast, I share the struggles I faced when scaling my business, from my first try at nine years old to everything I have today.

Small words of wisdom for this week: Just because someone is succeeding in addition to you, doesn’t mean they are succeeding instead of you. There’s nothing new under the sun, right? It can be nerve wracking to put your ideas out there because what if it looks like you’re trying to copy someone else. Or even worse, what if someone ends up copying you and making even more money. How can we be original when the world around us is moving a mile a minute? Let me tell you a story … A few years back, I published a blog post about spotting money leaks in your business. I had batched the content months before, but it just so happened that the week I picked to publish that post, a peer of mine published the exact same post!! Was it just a coincidence? Today on the Chill and Prosper podcast, I’m talking about copycats, making your own path, and being original in your business (plus what happened with that blog post).

I am doing another episode of Ask Me Anything. It keeps me on my toes because I’m answering a question every couple of minutes!

Let’s be real: the physical space around you can really impact your mindset. Clutter can clog you up. It impacts your ability to focus and nags at you when you have a million other things to do. Kind of like having 50 tabs open on your computer and you can’t figure out which one the music is coming from … It’s simply overwhelming. When you have a lot of stuff, it's really hard to appreciate what you actually have in your life. I’m a big fan of Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method. Marie’s instructions are that if it doesn’t spark joy, it has to go. Because a build up of junk in your workspace can actually spark a lot of negative outcomes instead … … stress because you can never find what you need under the mountain of mess on your desk. … procrastination because you’ve been meaning to clean out your refrigerator for a while now and just got a whiff of death while getting a snack, so now you have to drop everything. … frustration because you are working all day every day … but nothing in your business or home ever seems to get done. It doesn’t have to be like that. Today on the Chill and Prosper podcast, I share how decluttering your space and mindset once and for all, can help you make more money.

Can you believe we’re already in the third week of the New Year? Have you flown into January and already have multiple new projects up and running? Or are you just getting round to opening your emails and working on your plan for the year? Either way is totally fine. The perfect time to plan out your year is whenever you actually do it! Mark and I like to start planning things out in December to give ourselves space for the year ahead, but if that’s not your vibe, don’t force it. You can make your plan any time. Sometimes, we don’t really get to it until February, which is Lunar New Year … so it totally still works. At its core, our planning process is very simple. Listen to this episode, where I share how to avoid scheduling burnout without compromising my goals.

Welcome to another year of the Chill & Prosper podcast! We’re diving right into the big stuff: money worries. I’m ready to stop worrying about money! Let’s face it: there are so many things happening in the world right now that can make us feel unsure. The last couple of years especially have created a lot of money worries for a lot of people. And let's not gaslight ourselves:, there are real economic pressures that are happening right now. So that's my disclaimer straight off the bat, today’s podcast episode is not about loving and lighting our way out of money worries. And I’m also not pretending that those things don't exist - that the economy is perfect, there's no poverty in the world, and we're just going to ignore all of that. No, I’m talking about what you can personally do when you're feeling worried about money, as everyone can have money worries at any level of income. You might think that when you have a particular amount of money, then you'll never feel fearful about money again. And that's absolutely not true. You can feel good at any income level, and you can also feel not so good at any income level. You might think, "Oh, Denise, she's the chillpreneur. She's so lucky. She must never worry about money." And you know what? That is true a lot of the time. So I want to acknowledge my privilege here. I'm a very wealthy woman, and I absolutely have a lot of privilege and wealth in my life now. But that doesn't mean I still don't worry about money sometimes. I worry about my responsibilities. I worry about being able to take care of all of my employees, my family, and my assets. So I do a lot of the things I share in today’s podcast to help me when I feel scared.

I don’t know about you, but January 2022 feels like another lifetime ago. I feel like I’m a completely different person from who I was at the start of the year. But on the other hand, it feels like the year has flown by and I’m still working on things I was frustrated by a year ago! If you have had a whirlwind year and you’re thinking about how next year can be different, then today’s podcast episode is for you.

I’ve a pick and mix of juicy goodness for you today. In today’s Ask Me Anything episode I’m answering some beauties, including: How do I stay motivated as a multi-millionaire? What to do when you feel like you're doing all the work and you're still stuck? And more!

You may have noticed a little video I shared on social media recently of me dressed as Marie Antoinette. It was part of a very luxe, beautiful photo shoot I did that brought up SO many layers of feelings for me. So much so that I knew I had to record a podcast episode about the experience and my reflections. This is a vulnerable share but such an interesting episode.

I can't bite my tongue anymore! There are four things I repeatedly see in business, and today I'm going to have a little rant about them. I hate them, so let's get right into it!

Here’s a little unsexy secret – I regularly hunt out money leaks in my business. I’ll sit down and look at where costs have crept up, and where money’s leaking out. It doesn’t take long and I really recommend it! If you're trying to manifest money and it's not coming in, it might be that you need to fix some leaks.

I’m back with another Ask Me Anything episode. These podcasts are sooo fun and popular. Basically, you get to ask me anything!

You’ve probably noticed, but launching is one of my absolute favorite things to talk about in business. I love it and I hate it! If you’re considering launching a course, a program, or book, I’ve got a special podcast episode for you today. Sometimes, small tweaks can have a big impact on the results of your launch so here’s nine lessons I’ve pulled together to help you achieve next level launch results.

I’ve got something a little different for you today on the Chill and Prosper podcast. I have a very special guest on the show - someone I really admire and one of my mentors, Jeff Walker. We got together to do an episode about launching because so many people try and tell me that launching is DEAD, and I know that is simply not true. I’ve been able to help so many people and make a lot of money by using online launches to grow my business. So I’m bringing you this new interview with the guy who invented launches and who I follow to stay up to date with what’s working in launching today.

A launch is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for any business. But holy moly - there are so many things to think about; creating the actual product in the first place, getting all the tech set up, and all the million and one things to tick off. It's an exhausting and exhilarating time. And guess what? I'm gonna give you even MORE things to think about.

What comes up for you when I talk about working for free? You might be thinking: “This doesn’t affect me; I charge for everything in my business. My boundaries are clear”. I invite you to take a closer look. I think we all have something to learn here.

I had so much fun recording a bunch of Ask Me Anything podcast episodes recently - tune in for some more juicy questions in today's epsiode.

I love talking about the juicy subject of pricing. And today I’m going to help you feel excited about your prices. Gulp! Let’s get started.

Today I’m talking about the classic (but horrible) combination of undercharging and over-delivering It’s so, so common – I see it all the time. And I hold my hand up. I am guilty of this. So before we get started, know that if this resonates for you, you’re not alone.

Pricing’s tricky right? When you go into business for yourself it's like you have to put a value on yourself. Urgh! You might have some mindset stuff around wanting to be accessible and affordable for everyone. So, if you are struggling with prices right now, let's talk about a couple of different ways it could be showing up for you.

There are only a few days left, so let’s go even further behind the scenes of my current launch. You know how I love sharing so you’re gonna get the good, the bad, and the ugly!

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!