One Year From Now

I revisit a past episode (#51) to give an update on my views about cash flow, debt, and the place that these two things have in entrepreneurship. Instead of letting negative thoughts and fearful perceptions of money control your business and your goals around profitability, consider the in-and-out relationship of cash flow as a normal part of early business ownership and first generation entrepreneurship. In this episode, I cover: Revisiting the topic of cash flow and debt almost one year later Understanding the position negative cash flow and debt has in our lives Giving a reality check about where you're at in your entrepreneurial journey Avoiding feeling rushed to reach a certain goal or success benchmark Making peace with spending the money you make

This is Note to Self, a series of mini-lessons from two high-impact entrepreneurs to their former, present and future selves. Expanding off of last week's concept of confidence regression, my co-host Nicola and I break down what makes the holidays so stressful for entrepreneurs and how to set boundaries with loved ones during this busy season. In this mini-lesson, we cover: Validation as a job and responsibility we have for ourselves Making more room for rest, dreaming, and practising confidence regression Setting the intention of grounded gratitude this holiday season

This is Note to Self, a series of mini-lessons from two high-impact entrepreneurs to their former, present and future selves. Grab your sticky notes and listen up. This week, my co-host Nicola and I talk about resilience and the role it has in our nonlinear journey of confidence. In this mini-lesson, we cover: Confidence regression and how we've experienced it in our lives Tools we use to navigate confidence and prevent regression

I'm joined by client and friend Heather O'Neill, the CEO and Strategic Partner for tech consulting + UX firm, Pixels for Humans, to talk about hiring, firing, and managing micro-teams. With over 20 years of experience in her field, Heather prides herself on her ability to help business owners grow their companies while maintaining the values most important to them and shares with me the many lessons she's learned about growing and developing strong small business teams. In this episode, Heather and I cover: Control, trust, and power dynamics when hiring and managing a team Transitioning from managing the work to managing the people doing the work Learning to be a manager while you're still responsible for certain deliverables Hiring with honesty and firing with integrity Feedback, introspection, and self-auditing throughout these processes

*Special Episode Alert!* This episode contains both a new concept AND an invitation to a FREE training on it. The half-page business plan is a 5-part, living document that helps you prep, prove and review your business (and all of your offers) efficiently and in a way that allows you to gain proficiency in your way of doing business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Half-Page Business Plan Workshop: Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, 2-3pm CT Get the zoom link to join at https://www.calendly.com/haileythomas/bizplan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Application call deadline for Cohort One of One Year from Now: The Residency: Friday, December 3rd, 5pm CT https://www.brainspaceoptimized.com/residency/

I share my answer to the question: What results are you clients guaranteed to get and how do you know? Using my One Year From Now: The Residency program as an example, I walk through the essentials of structure and process, and how they work together to build the guaranteed results I promise to each client within the program. In this episode, I cover: Guaranteed results and the value they bring to your clients Building structural pillars in a group setting Processes that support structure and provide tools Working through triggers and trauma for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds Results I guarantee with the Residency and how I measure them

I talk about my top tenets for launching a new product, digital or otherwise, and discuss how to correctly set expectations, whether this is your first launch or your fifteenth. Often we want plans that are more complex than necessary and don't focus on the right parts of the process when performing a product launch. Feel free to use this episode as a guide to help you think through making the transition from service-focused businesses to products. In this podcast, I cover: Submitting an application to the Residency, which will be open until December 1st Defining a launch as selling within a time frame Rethinking the concept of digital products as "passive income" Explaining my personal and professional launching experiences Diving into the Dos and Don'ts of your next launch

I talk with co-owners of Speakerbox Media and producers of the One Year From Now podcast, Ray and Sarah Smith, about their journey in entrepreneurship together and growing the suite of services and products within their podcast production company. In this podcast, Sarah and Ray cover: Building different business models underneath the umbrella of one company Maintaining curiosity and pursuing what's next Learning to divide their time and money across different projects Entrepreneuring as a couple and accepting challenges together Fostering connectivity and sustainability in their One Year From Now vision

I interview author, life, and writer coach Zahie El Kouri about identifying as a writer in your career, common experiences she works through with her clients, and actually getting a book written in the midst of a busy and fulfilling work and home life. In this podcast, I cover: Sharing your work and the trauma associated with it Taking steps to get a book published Doing the "pre-work" before you beginning writing Valuing your time and experiences Creating the time you need to write

I interview digital marketing consultant and recent client Melissa Gardner about the transformation she experienced from virtual assistant to specialized digital marketer with the power to self-coach herself through her growth and decision making. In this podcast, I cover: Experiencing expansion, contraction, and acclimation Hiring a coach and her reasoning why Seeming like it "wasn't working" and feelings around that Creating results in the last 6 months Focusing on the next year (her OYFN vision)

I discuss the essentials of thriving-base pricing through the lens of my upcoming group coaching program, One Year From Now: The Residency. Using my own experience with my $20K invitation, I aim to motivate and embolden you to examine your current pricing model and how to make improvements to solidify the integrity of your triangle (yourself, your clients, and your business) of thriving. In this episode, I cover: Pricing as an invitation to your customers Defining the word "thrive" Keeping your triangle intact Delivering proportions to stay in integrity with your pricing Putting together the necessary mindset ingredients for thriving-based pricing Experiencing and coping with pricing discomfort

I reveal all the details of my upcoming group coaching project, One Year From Now: The Residency. From my initial brainstorming thoughts surrounding this opportunity to scale my business to the actual outline of what we're going to be covering within this 12-month container for entrepreneurial growth, this is the perfect episode for those interested and/or on the fence about applying for the program to get a better idea of what to expect moving forward and who I'm looking for within this group of 20 individuals. In this episode, I cover: Endorsements from a client and friend of the podcast Transformation of the OYFN vision from a cornerstone exercise to an entire residency program Specifications of the container that we'll be operating in and the expectations moving forward Motivations behind the entrepreneurs that should apply to join our 20 person group Applications for an opportunity to be invited to The Residency program

I revisit my foundation exercise, the One Year From Now Vision, as I look forward to my newest adventure in group coaching, One Year From Now: The Residency. Unpack the process of this vision yourself with helpful tips and insights from me guaranteed to help you get the most out of the next year in your business. In this episode, I cover: Sharing stories of client transformation through my foundational exercise Revealing more about my upcoming group coaching project Asking the right questions and getting the honest answers out of yourself Navigating your own One Year From Now journey with helpful advice from me Learning to be curious and to think boldly in your upcoming year

I identify the specific differences between strategy and mindset, advise on when to invest in strategy work and when to work on your mindset, and showcase through client examples and my own personal experiences why mindset and strategy work best when they get a chance to share the spotlight. In this episode, I cover: Breaking down the barriers between strategy and mindset with an iceberg analogy Understanding that investment can either be in money or in time Stepping up to the next level with strategy Changing your mindset to increase your positive growth Unveiling a new upcoming and exciting way to work with me in 2022

I discuss a method of planning for this year's quarter 4 that puts rest and personal wellness at the foundation of your business and your life. Using 2 (or 3) days in the last 4 months of this year, you can recharge yourself, reorient your business, and respect the limitations of your body, all while taking advantage of the exciting opportunities ahead. In this episode, I cover: Hurting your business by being overstressed and overworked Taking advantage of a proper calendar system Planning ahead for business AND for life Learning your limitations when it comes to rest and relaxation Challenging yourself and empowering those who work with you

This week, I breakdown why success should be treated as only a tiny part of your entrepreneurship journey and how to move forward in creating a better relationship with the concept of success and goal achievement. In this episode, I cover: Harming our careers through letting success define us Breaking the vicious cycle of success as a "permanent" state Understanding the process is not linear, but it is a cycle Becoming who you want to become Developing goals that suit your needs and your identity

This week, I share a simple formula on how to discover if your business is in the startup phase, why being in the startup phase is not a bad place to be, and what you may need to transition into the enterprise stage In this episode, I cover: Understanding what a startup may look like for you Reexamining your own expectations and how that may be hurting your business Differentiating between startups and enterprises Scaling in a smart, well-researched way Knowing when to begin your next project

This week, I define entrepreneurship and discuss how this definition helps me envision the role of entrepreneur in my life. Instead of waiting for massive success and notoriety, it is vital that we normalize the different stages of entrepreneurship and business ownership. In this episode, I cover: Redefining entrepreneurship to fit your own life Understanding the difference between a small business owner and entrepreneur Adapting to the importance of high risk in entrepreneurship Thriving at the forefront of your decisions Using my own OYFN plan as an important example of defining entrepreneurship

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Krystal Conner, a certified life coach and fellow entrepreneur, as we discuss her inspiration to become a life coach and how she sells herself to her clients. In this episode, Krystal and I cover: Changing her opinion on life coaching Knowing how to create your own happiness Comparing high earnings as an employee vs entrepreneur Doubting herself and pushing through negative thoughts Shaping her business and gearing up for the future

This week, I talk about the question, "Why isn't this working?", and what questions to ask yourself instead when it's time to get curious about your growth without hitting the panic button. In this episode, I cover: Understanding the expectations vs reality of your business' current stage Learning from my personal experiences in the year ones of V.A. and coaching Choosing deliberate thoughts to have about your business and yourself Letting yourself feel your feelings while still staying grounded in reality Asking high quality questions to keep moving forward and being curious

This week, I talk about intimidation and its role in the expansion process for part 3 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I cover: Defining intimidation and recognizing it Finding discomfort in the comfortable parts of your business Outlining the stages and feelings of expansion Identifying how you're responding to and coping with intimidation Working through these feelings in a productive and helpful way

This week, I break down why being too helpful can take away from how impactful you are as part 2 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I discuss and help you follow 6 tips to become more impactful: Practice ruthless prioritization Cut deep enough to create the space you need Try an obligation elimination diet Stay firm and committed to the impactful Remember that if you quit something, you're going to be fine Evaluate instead of assume

This week, I tackle making peace with your to-do list as part 1 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I cover: Understanding the concept of multi-brand entrepreneurship Managing your inbox and your calendar Pouring your tasks to fit your capacity Giving back tasks that are not your responsibility Reassigning, removing, and delegating

This week, I talk about getting back into lifting weights, making progress on my business, and the 5 lessons these two journeys have taught me. In this episode, I cover: Restarting lifting after a long hiatus Learning to recognize my lack of love for training Understanding similarities between working out and owning a business Focusing on positive thought habits and accountability practices Seeing value in the "unsexy" side of entrepreneurship

This week, I walk you through my 6-month coaching program and the experiences that my clients often go through during the coaching process. From the clarity call to month 6, each stage causes a different reaction in your brain as we continue on the path to life-altering change. In this episode, I cover: Experiencing different emotions at different stages in coaching Finding excitement in the decisions you make Coping with feelings of fear and buyer's remorse Uncovering the challenges of each step in the process of change Evaluating and celebrating your new identity

This week, I'm joined by Jolinda Smithson, founder of Shapes and Colors, to talk about how she's grown her business consistently through attraction-model marketing that aligns with her life and personality. In this episode, Jolinda and I cover: Changing her life from employee to entrepreneur Knowing when it was time to hire a coach Deciding to hire me as her coach and our first meetings together Raising prices and changing business practices Developing confidence in pricing and personality

This week, I discuss my own version of "self care": self consideration. Whether we're in a lot of pain or we just need a day off, we need self consideration to guide ourselves (especially as entrepreneurs) through the human experience. In this episode, I cover: Redefining the term "self care" Connecting with self consideration as a practice Numbing our feelings through overworking Creating your own protocols for the situations in your life Allowing space for yourself as a human being

This week, I show you how to remind your brain who you are and what you've accomplished through celebration. As simple as it may sound, our brains require a lot of purposeful celebration practice in order to create new checkpoints and solidify our identities. In this episode, I cover: Integrating identity through celebration Cementing the truth of where we are now Practicing celebration with 4 helpful steps Understanding your brain's fear of celebrating Creating checkpoints to keep moving upwards

This week, I give an overview of the idea of radical personal responsibility and how taking charge of your circumstances makes you a better business owner and entrepreneur. In this episode, I cover: Understanding the concept of radical personal responsibility Avoiding shaming and blaming ourselves for our actions Recreating experiences that serve your goals Changing our circumstances through reconsidering our thoughts Learning the differences between facts and narratives

This week, I'm talking about 3 areas (decisions, discomfort, and simplicity) where I see first-generation entrepreneurs struggle the most as well as breaking down common practices that help us expand our capacities. In this episode, I cover: Learning how much capacity we have Understanding where we struggle and lack as entrepreneurs Being aware of what's most important to our businesses Expanding our capacity and dealing with growing pains Managing yourself through this process

This week, after this topic has come up numerous times in coaching calls, I break down the concept of privilege and how it can impact your pricing, your packaging, and the decisions you make within your business. In this episode, Breaking down 2 specific client experiences with privilege Understanding how your thoughts shape your emotions Making decisions based on responding, not reacting Avoiding the dangers of self-flogging Thriving in a way that benefits everyone

This week, I'm joined by my coach and mentor, Serena Hicks, in part one of a two-part conversation to discuss her growth as a business owner, her work with Antiracism School, and the concept of Big, Happy Money. In this episode, Serena and I cover: Developing money making skills Making the decisions that orient your success Overcoming years of financial struggle Creating a safe space for inclusivity Detangling internalized racism

This week, I'm joined by my coach and mentor, Serena Hicks, in part two of a two-part conversation to discuss her first $100k month, reframing her thoughts around business, and how the concept of Big, Happy Money changed everything for her. In this episode, Serena and I cover: Letting yourself see how good you are at your job Removing the armor of excellence Controlling the controllable to avoid worrying too much Understanding that the thriving other people have is available for you too Giving yourself permission to be an imperfect person

This week, I do a crossover episode with my other brand, Podcast Production School, and invite Melanie Scroggins to the show to answer a question from one of our students: When did you know that you wanted/were ready to increase your prices? In this episode, Melanie and I cover: Separating yourself from the value of your services Creating baseline price points that support your needs Understanding what your business is in your life (full-time projects vs side hustles) Becoming comfortable with the discomfort of raising prices Challenging the commitment levels of your clients and yourself

The first of a 12 part series where Hailey shares her asset-building journey. This month we're learning about VC funding and how entrepreneurs like Shaan Puri and Codie Sanchez think.

In this episode, I ask a simple question - what is the quality of your thoughts, ideas and solutions? It's not enough to go through the motions - quality matters.

"Marketing" seems to be a scary word in the online business world - some people believe you either have the magic or you don't... But in this episode I'm breaking down how I view marketing and where I see people struggle the most, it's not with their Instagram stories, it's their thoughts about marketing that are making things harder than they should be.

Building your business is 100% dependent on the thoughts you have about yourself, your product/service, and your clients. You need to have confidence, trust, and belief in all three to successfully make sales and serve people well. ⁣ This is your main job. ⁣ Everything else (where you decide to market, what exactly your website says, your "funnel") is secondary. ⁣All those pieces are we can test, edit and adjust to serve your goals the best. ⁣ ⁣ But we get nowhere without your deep commitment to believing powerful, action-spurring thoughts about you, your clients, and your offers.⁣

Sometimes we think hiring someone into our business is going to solve a lot more than it does. I'm walking through 4 scenarios where hiring is NOT the answer to the challenge you're having and 4 ways you can prepare as a CEO to make sure it is a great experience for you (and the person you hire!).

You don't have to love being in debt or having low cashflow. But you do need to increase your tolerance for these very real parts of business ownership and decrease their impact on your decision making.

Hailey breaks down the outcomes you can expect from each of these tools, the differences and how to get what you need from every investment you make.

What's a first-generation entrepreneur & what does it mean for you? Hailey explores the common thread between her clients, no matter if they're making their first $10k or their first $500k. These 7 challenges create extra pressure and a whole host of problems that stop you from being successful and enjoying your ownership experience.

Most people come to coaching with a revenue goal and want to know A) when they'll hit their goal and B) *exactly* how long that will take. Hailey gives an answer to this question in the form of an example.... from Fast & Furious franchise.

Hailey reviews her business & revenue goals written in 2019, how they played out/shifted dramatically in 2020 and what the plan is for her business in 2021.

In this episode, Hailey goes over her "must-haves" or any goal-setting framework she uses in her life and talks about how to frame goal setting so that it doesn't create unnecessary drama.

In this episode, Hailey breaks down ReFuel, her 6-month coaching experience for women who want to stop being thwarted by survival-mode habits and actually enjoy the experience of being a profitable business owner.

Setting and achieving goals is like running a marathon. There are cheering and fanfare in the beginning and at the end, but hardly anyone prepares you for the hardest part... There are 5 negative emotions that come up in the middle of goal achievement and guess what... they're supposed to!

Self-Coaching is a mental hygiene habit. Small actions that lead to loads of awareness and helps you stay the course. This week, Hailey slows down to be your guide through a simple, effective self-coaching routine that you can do to independently guide yourself towards your goals. You can connect with Hailey through her website. You can schedule a clarity call with Hailey here: https://brainspaceoptimized.com/clarity/

Natalie Keifer started her journey in online business as a virtual assistant and grew her business successfully. This is the story of her transition from VA to CEO of a digital agency.

While there's no single path for every individual, the practice of thriving is available to each of us. Nicola and I define thriving and how to create your recipe for it. Nicola shares where her startup, Koroko helps and what is next for the business.