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Did you know that going small can help you grow big? This is an absolutely counterintuitive concept. But it works. Going small can help you grow big. One of the concepts I teach the most is the power of specializing and how it actually makes your business easier and more profitable. But some of you ask, can a niche be too small? How do I know? Today we're talking about micro-niches and I am thrilled to feature several BizChix community members who saw their business explode once they chose to serve small. Join the BizChix Community Books Mentioned: This is Marketing by Seth Godin Lingo by Jeffrey Shaw Words That Change Minds by Shelle Rose Charvet Other Links Mentioned: Deanna Gillingham Sheri Gazit Rosie Jablonsky Jaquilyn Edwards Katie Mleziva Stacey Ogden Emily Anderson Jennifer Merida BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 406: Discover Your Blue Ocean Superpower 374: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? 332: How to Get More Time and Control with Deanna Gillingham Additional Resources: Are you ready to discover your Blue Ocean Superpower? Access our free training and workbook. Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab This podcast was first published on BizChix.com/421. Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your app or at BizChix.com.

I believe every woman, including you, has an important story to share with the world. Your stories help others see what is unique about you. It makes you memorable. But how do you get your stories out there? How do you know what will resonate with others and how do you get the media interested? In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined by Public Relations Expert and Host of the The Empowered Publicity Podcast, Amanda Berlin. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Amanda Berlin: Website Instagram Facebook Empowered Publicity Podcast Pitch School Live Free Resources Publicity Personality Quiz Other Links Mentioned: Natalie's Empowered Publicity Podcast Episode Shelli's Empowered Publicity Podcast Episode Stacking Your Team Podcast Step into Your Thought Leadership Right Now with Amanda Berlin Episode MZ Wallace Bags Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab This episode was first published at BizChix.com/420. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Lydia Paasch discovered her passion for personal finance after she read her first Dave Ramsey book. After a career with one of the nation's top accounting firms and experience as an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, she now helps small businesses keep their books in order. In this on-air coaching call, I help Lydia figure out the best next step for her growing bookkeeping business. She has started offering classes to draw more clients to her, but they are not filling as easily as she imagined. We discuss who her ideal client really is, how she can attract more of them and how to grow her team. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Lydia Paasch: Website Facebook Linkedin QuickBooks Books Mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Other Links Mentioned: Calendly Google Calendar Loom Zoom QuickBooks BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab This podcast was first published on BizChix.com/419. Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your app or at BizChix.com.

One of the most important things we can work on right now as entrepreneurs is maintaining a positive mindset. Easier said than done, right? If you are trapped in fear and in a loop of procrastination, then how are you going to attract your right fit client? Our guest today, Allison Jordan, is an expert on the connection between our gut, brain and nervous system and she joins me to discuss the biology behind my RESET framework for moving through mindset issues. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Allison Jordan Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Enthusiasm Makes the Difference by Dr. Norman Peale RESET Your Mindset by Natalie Eckdahl Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions by Allison Jordan Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/417. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Think back to the story of Goldilocks. Remember how she tries Mama and Papa Bear's porridge? One is too hot, the other too cold and then, she settles on Baby Bear's, which is just right. I'm going to share my own entrepreneurial Goldilocks story of trial and error. It took me a long time to get to "just right." Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: RESET Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned: Join the BizChix Coop! Flipped Lifestyle Podcast The Product Boss Podcast BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 233:[new series] Monetizing and Money Mindset #BizChixMonetize 346: Imposter Syndrome Listen to Stacking Your Team This episode was first published at BizChix.com/416. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Devy Baseley has a successful business in Australia teaching French. While she wants to maintain her local business, she sees a lot of opportunities to take her business online and reach a global audience, especially clients in North America. Devy has started to learn about online business. She has implemented a few strategies and is savvy already with social media. We dig into how she can use Facebook ads and her new Facebook group to grow the online component of her business. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Devy Baseley: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Counting to 100 Other Links Mentioned: Take the Kolbe test! Listen to Stacking Your Team This episode was first published at BizChix.com/415. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Why do we make the buying decisions we do? What leads us to say yes, when we might not have been planning to? What are the barriers to a potential client saying yes to you? How should we share testimonials? In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined with Behavioral Economics Expert and Host of the Brainy Business Podcast, Melina Palmer. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Melina Palmer Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Email: [email protected] Other Links Mentioned: The Brainy Business podcast Brainy Pricing Course (use code BIZCHIX for 10% off) BE Thoughtful Revolution Membership Group (use code BIZCHIX for 10% off) Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/413. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Gena Lester has a successful local service-based business, but she is at capacity. She wants to grow and there are a few options she can pursue. In this on-air coaching call, we discuss ways to increase prices, ways to package her services differently, whether or not she should hire another provider, and how she could immediately get more time back with an executive assistant who helps both in the business and her personal life. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Gena Lester Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Other Links Mentioned: Download our FREE Hiring Resources! Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 9: How We Hired an Executive Assistant Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/412. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

We are experiencing an unprecedented time in our world and it is having a direct and immediate impact on our economy, our communities and potentially our businesses. I have buckets of ideas for you on how to pivot if necessary during this uncertain time and STAY in business. Guess what? People are still going to purchase products and services during a pandemic. YES, our behavior is very much changed. Some of it is temporary, some of it will be long term. This time period will change us. Your mission should you choose to accept it is to get into The Cognitive (rational) part of your brain and not allow emotion and fear to rule your decisions. I am going to help you figure out how to anticipate the needs of others and be agile without seeming scattered. We are going to serve and build goodwill. We are going to follow the golden rule of business and treat others the way we want to be treated in business. And we are going to stay in business. We've got this my friend! *****Join the BizChix Community***** Mindset Resources: Click here to get our mindset resources. Listen to Episode 343: R.E.S.E.T Your Mindset Read R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl by Natalie Eckdahl Connect with Me Online: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Work with Us: BizChix Coaching Programs Overview One:One Coaching and Strategy Sessions Leadership Lab (join the waitlist) Six Figures Lab (enrollment is open) Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team Did you find this episode valuable? It would mean the world to me if you would share it with one person right now. If you are active on social media will you take a screenshot and tag me, @bizchixpodcast. If you want to share the link to our website so people can listen from the web, you can share BizChix.com/411.

What happens after you hire someone? This is a phase of having a team that is not often talked about. Luckily, we have an expert right here on the BizChix team and I am delighted to have our team and leadership coach, Shelli Warren, join me on the podcast today. Shelli reveals the things you need to think about in terms of planning for someone's first day, training them in their new role, and how to give difficult feedback. Plus, I sprinkle in my own experiences along the way from being a team member at other organizations and on-boarding here at BizChix. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Shelli Warren: LinkedIn Instagram Email: [email protected] Other Links Mentioned: Six Figures Lab Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 41: The Simplest Way to Give Feedback to a Team Member SYT 44: [On Air Coaching] How to Streamline Recruiting and Training with Amanda Vaughn SYT 68: Overcoming the Fear of Hiring SYT 70: Myth Busters about Remote Team Members with Abby Wolfe SYT 91: [coaching] How to Know it's Time to Fire a Team Member with Laura Cross Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/410. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

When I started thinking about the impact of the Coronavirus on our clients and community members who are women who primarily own local service-based businesses, online businesses, or some hybrid of the two, I wanted to have a conversation with someone who could see things from a 10,000-foot view. The person that immediately came to mind was Dr. Amy Zalman, a Professor of Foresight at Georgetown University and the Founder of Prescient, a consulting firm that helps executives and teams anticipate the impacts of critical global trends so that they can capitalize on changing conditions, stay ahead of the competition and minimize risk. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Dr. Amy Zalman: Website Prescient Website LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/409. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

April's business is stalled. She has invested a lot of time and money in multiple courses and coaches. But she STILL needs more clients! April wants to know how to find more of her right-fit clients – clients who are willing to pay for her services. We talk about all of this and more on this on-air coaching episode…and my advice may surprise you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With April Caldwell: Website LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Other Links Mentioned: Professionally Obnoxious Podcast TrailBlazeHers Membership BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 343: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset 346: Imposter Syndrome 124: Defeating Imposter Syndrome with Psychology Expert Melody Wilding 368: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs 353: How to Get Rapid Visibility Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/408. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

What happens when you've been in business for 10 years and you're ready to work less, but make more? And, how can you accomplish this goal if you don't have an audience outside of your past clients? On this on-air coaching call, I strategize with Beth Haselhorst on how to grow the instruction design and video training business she owns with her husband without taking time away from raising their six-year-old son. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Beth Haselhorst: Website LinkedIn Facebook Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Built to Sell by John Warrillow Other Links Mentioned: The Product Boss Podcast Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/407. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

In this episode, you'll find out the key to discovering your blue ocean superpower. It's a combination of deep thought over the last several years from reading books like Blue Ocean Strategy, The Big Leap, Atomic Habits, and Built to Sell along with my boots on the ground experience coaching hundreds of women entrepreneurs! Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Blue Ocean Strategy The Big Leap Atomic Habits Built to Sell R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned: Blue Ocean Superpower Training Video & Workbook BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 216: Small Business Reality – Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity? Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/406. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Want to know a secret? There is something that all of us who see under the hood of small businesses know…everyone is a hot mess behind the scenes! No matter what your business, there is always a part of it that needs a good clean-up, including us here at BizChix. Our backend systems got so out of control that we brought in Operations Consultant, Jordan Gill, to help us out and she joins us on this episode to share a bit of her magic with you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Jordan Gill: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Download Jordan's FREE Systems Checklist! Work With Us: BizChix Programs Six Figures Lab Listen to Stacking Your Team Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/405. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at Bizchix.com/category/team/.

Life is full of highs and lows, including mine. Last year was an especially tough year and yet, I was able to survive and thrive because of the support I had around me. In commemoration of completing my 6th year of podcasting, please join me as I open up in what feels a very vulnerable way on the highs and lows of 2019. Join the BizChix Community Anniversary BizChix Episodes: 152: Podcasting Lessons Learned with Natalie and Mark Eckdahl 209: Productive Podcast Guesting – Become a Podcast Guest with Natalie Eckdahl 251: Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl 303: 4 Years of Podcasting – Finding My Voice, My Calling, and My Community 355: 5 Lessons from 5 Years of Business Plus 3 Trends for 2019 Work with Us: Six Figures Lab Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Listen to Stacking Your Team Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/404. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at Bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you ever feel pulled in lots of different directions and struggle with where to focus? In this on-air coaching call, I help speaker, facilitator, and educator, Lindsay Recknell, figure out what to keep doing and what to let go of. She is currently juggling three businesses, one of which pays the bills, another she wants to keep until she gets her investment back, and the third is her passion and where she wants to focus her energy on. I'm so excited about where we ended up…I help Lindsay turn hope into ACTION and decide where to focus. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Lindsay Recknell Lindsay Recknell: Expert in Hope LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Podcasting Resources Other Links Mentioned: Hope Motivates Action podcast BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: Programs Overview One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/403. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at Bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you want to know how to get more time and profit in your business? Jena is riding a huge growth wave in her business, but she has built her business by doing a lot of 1:1 work and now has several different ways she might grow. This episode covers a lot of options and we dig into podcasting strategies too. She's a gem and I think you will love this on-air coaching call. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Jena Viviano Website LinkedIn Your Career Story Podcast Work with Jena: LinkedIn By Lunch Recruit the Employer Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Kolbe Assessment BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 267 – Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl Work with Us: Six Figures Lab Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/402. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Happy New Year BizChix. To launch this year and hey, this new DECADE, I am sharing my best coaching advice for small businesses. These are things I would say to help you in 2020 if we were sitting across the table having a cup of coffee, going for a walk together or catching up on the phone. These are not old strategies or what I think might work, these are strategies and tactics I see working with our clients today! Ready to Take Home $8-10,000 per month? Check out Six Figures Lab Six Figures Lab Want to Work Together 1/1 One Time Strategy Session One:One Coaching VIP Day BizChix Episodes Mentioned 375: Simplify Your Business With The 80/20 Rule Are you building a team? Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team. Stacking Your Team Podcasts ON behalf of myself and the BizChix Team, thank you for inspiring us by doing what you do, it is our honor to help you grow your business and build wealth for your family and future. So my friend, stay focused and go take some action. This episode first appeared on https://bizchix.com/401.

Have you ever felt the pull to launch a group coaching program? Brand Designer and Strategist, Kelly Wittman, provides design, strategy and marketing services for purposeful small businesses through her company, Witt and Company. She's been in business for two years and she wants to know how she can create a group coaching program and also create more consistent revenue in her business. In this on-air coaching session, I help Kelly decide whether or not now is the time to launch a group program. We also discuss how she can get help in her business and stay focused in her zone of genius. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Kelly Wittman Website LinkedIn The 'Build Your Brand Foundation' Facebook Group Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 216: [new series] Small Business Reality – Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity? Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/400. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

I bet you can relate to my guest today. She has so many ways she can help clients that it is tough for her to narrow down her offerings. The biggest problem is she has too many superpowers! She already has a multi-six figure business working with a corporate client and their dealers, but she wants to diversify and work with entrepreneurs. In this on-air coaching call, I help Kim find the superpower she can monetize and boy, is it an amazing one! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Kim Beasley Website LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Built to Sell by John Warrillow BizChix Episodes Mentioned: On-Air Coaching Series Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/399.

If you are human, then you can likely benefit from learning more about radical forgiveness. Why are we talking about forgiveness on a business podcast? Well, over the last six years, I have had the honor of working one on one or in group programs with hundreds of female entrepreneurs, and what I have learned is that our personal issues bleed into our business and vice versa. The holiday season is upon us and I invited my client and forgiveness coach, Brenda Reiss, to share more about how we can navigate difficult situations we may encounter as we are around extended family, in-laws, office parties, etc. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Brenda Reiss Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Work With Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team This episode was first published at BizChix.com/397. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Today we dig into the qualities of High Performing women that I curated while working with 100's of clients 1/1 over the last 5 years and interviewing 100's of women for the podcast since 2014 including the most recent eleven in this series. The truth is that anyone can be a high performer, but not everyone currently is. I hope you find one thing that you want to work on as you grow as a leader and business owner! At the end I'll share how I am growing. Join the BizChix Community Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/396. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Could you step away from your business and have it run just as smoothly without you? Tera Marie Pupa experienced this when she was forced to take a break from her business for a year while she battled cancer. Her remarkable team not only kept the business running but actually grew the business. As a result of their hard work and dedication, Tera Marie was able to continue taking her full salary during one of the most trying times of her life. Tera Marie and her team of professional Transaction Coordinators at "VC|TC, Inc" do the paperwork for realtors, helping to free up their time so they can focus on listing and selling properties rather than chaining themselves to a stack of papers. Listen to Tera Marie's wonderful story and discover how she built a business that could run and grow without her presence. Tera Marie also reveals what it was like for her to return to her business after her year-long leave of absence and how she transitioned back into her CEO mindset. Are you ready to learn how you can create a self-sufficient business? Join the BizChix Community Connect With Tera Marie Pupa Website LinkedIn Books Mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Simple Numbers, Straight Talk by Greg Crabtree Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team Work with Us: GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/395. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Have you ever felt like you're in the wrong career? When work feels like a drag and you can't silence the nagging voice in your head telling you to go in a different direction, it could be time to stop and listen. Transitioning from a corporate background to entrepreneurship isn't easy, but it is possible and in this special episode of our High Performing Women series, Private Investigator, Anna Stowe, reveals exactly how it's done. Anna is a fully licensed and insured Private Investigator and Mitigation Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in background checks, surveillance, criminal/civil, and family law investigations. If that wasn't enough, Anna is also the elected Sacramento District Governor for the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Let's just say that if you ever need to uncover the truth about something (or someone), you should give Anna a call. Together, we piece the story of her rather unusual career path including how she managed to successfully transition from a corporate job to entrepreneurship and how other female entrepreneurs helped her to move her business forward. So, if you're ready to discover what life is really like for a female private detective in a male dominated profession, have a listen! In this episode, we investigate: What it's really like to work as a Private Investigator How Anna moved from a corporate role to launching her own private investigator business How to find and connect with your ideal client Join the BizChix Community Connect With Anna Stowe Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko Built to Sell by John Warrillow BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 216: Small Business Reality – Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity? Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/394. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

We've all got our own reasons for starting a business and for the star of this episode of the High Performing Women series, it was about making a living to support her family. Reena Philpot and her husband Earl started their business, Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc, in their home garage 17 years ago. What started as a way to make a modest living soon escalated into an empire that serves over 500 businesses with annual sales of $1.7 million. Neither Reena nor her husband could have predicted the fast-growing success of their business. As a husband and wife team, they have a combined experience of over 40+ years in service and sales in the document management industry. They offer great machines such as digital and multifunctional copiers and desktop printers to businesses, schools, and non-profits. They're both super passionate about their business and Reena's unique entrepreneurial journey is one that'll stay with you, inspire and motivate you to continue on your own journey to profit, growth, and success. Listen in to discover how Reena built her business from the ground up and grab a notebook to take down all of the incredible advice she shares for anyone who wants to grow and improve their ability to sell. If you love running a business and want to get better at selling, this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss: How Reena grew her original business in her garage to a seven-figure business Tips to help CEOs like you get better at sales How to know when it's time to build a sales team for your business Join the BizChix Community Connect With Reena Philpot Website LinkedIn Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: KOLBE Assessment The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Built to Sell by John Warrillow Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/393. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you know anyone who owns their own business and hasn't failed in one way or another? Me neither. It's how you deal with failure that will either make or break your business. It doesn't get any easier when you aren't surrounded by people who understand what it's like to own a business either. In this episode, we speak to serial entrepreneur, the lovely and larger than life, Charisse McCoy who came from humble beginnings to forge her own business empire. Charisse has owned a mailing company, collection agency, consulting firm and residential care facilities and lately, she's trying her hand as a software developer. She absolutely loves to teach others the empowerment that comes with self-employment and being a hands-on mom. Charisse formed Mom-e-Preneurs with the sole aim of supporting work at home moms of any age and ethnicity. While running a successful consulting business, raising a young family of her own, caring for disenfranchised children and intellectually disabled adults, Charisse has found time to follow her passion for writing and has released her first book: My Work At Home Mom. So, if you've encountered failure and you're looking for a little inspiration to get you back on the right track, or you're just interested to hear some insightful stories from one of the most engaging and smart entrepreneurs out there, then make sure you tune in! In this episode, we discuss: The rise of introverts within business How Charisse succeeded in her early career When she realised it was time to start her own business How she turned her first major failure into success The quote that inspires her each day Join the BizChix Community Connect With Charisse McCoy Website LinkedIn Facebook Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: CEOCHIX Masterminds My Work At Home Mom Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/392. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Have you ever thought about expanding your business to different locations? It can be a really big investment financially and emotionally, but when you get it right, there's nothing else quite like it. If you feel like another town or city could benefit from your business, you owe it them and yourself to try, right? I've invited Nickie Janes, a CEO who made the bold decision to scale up to take us through her journey on this episode of the BizChix podcast. Nickie is a licensed aesthetician, Founder and CEO of Smooth boutiques and has over eighteen years of experience specializing in skincare and waxing. She's built her business from a one room studio to a seven-figure business with thirty employees in three locations in the Norfolk/Newport News area in Virginia. Nickie is great at what she does, cares deeply about the clients her team serve and loves helping women find financial security for themselves. So, if you're tempted to branch out but don't quite know how, or you've only just started visualizing your multi-store empire then Nickie is someone you can definitely learn from. She's open about the internal struggles she faced and how she overcame them to really make a success of her boutiques. If you want to find out how she did it, make sure you tune in! In this episode, we discuss: Nickie's transition from working for someone to working for herself When she knew it was time to scale to multiple locations How to deal with insecurities and impostor syndrome Where she sees Smooth going in the future Join the BizChix Community Connect With Nickie Janes Website Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Essentialism by Greg McKeown Next 90 days planner CEOCHIX BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 346: Imposter Syndrome Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 50: Leading Across Multiple Local Locations Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/391. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do spreadsheets, KPIs and dashboards make your head spin? If the answer is yes, then you're not alone. Fortunately, our guest on this episode of our High Performing Women series is able to take the scariest looking facts and figures and turn them into stories that any entrepreneur can understand. Layne Booth is the Chief Profit Hunter at The Project Booth: A growth and opportunity agent for small business owners that are passionate about their product or service, but are getting sucked into daily operations versus executing their vision. Layne has over a decade of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and sales and marketing companies and has spent significant time in the trenches, learning best practices in both process management and operations excellence. She's been able to transition from a lucrative corporate position to a full-time entrepreneur and is the perfect person to learn from if you're contemplating a similar move. Interested in finding out how she did it? And what data you should be tracking to help your business grow? Then listen in. In this episode, we discuss: How Layne knew what it was time to leave her corporate career behind How to plan your transition into an entrepreneurial journey The things we should all track in our own businesses Join the BizChix Community Connect With Layne Booth Website Facebook Group "Backend Brilliance" Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Layne's Template Shop BizChix Live BizChixPrograms Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/390. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

No matter where you are on your business journey there is something for you in this episode. Jacqueline Snyder has experience as a product entrepreneur, service provider, online entrepreneur, community builder and podcaster. She has worked solo, with a team and with a business partner. I can't wait for you to hear about the many pivots Jacqueline Snyder has made in the last few years that have allowed her to downsize her business while creating more profit, launch a podcast and a NEW business. Jacqueline is one of those women who always looks effortlessly stylish. She has over 20 years of experience in the garment industry and 12 years as an entrepreneur. She has founded three multi-six figure businesses and helped thousands of companies and entrepreneurs minimize the learning curve that comes with starting a new business and teaches them how to design and start their own clothing/product lines. Whether you've got an idea for a product brewing or you've sat on the same idea for years, this episode of our High Performing Women series with my good friend, Jacqueline Snyder, will help you bring your product idea to life. In this episode, we discuss: Going from having a physical location to pursuing virtual coaching How and why Jacqueline started The Product Boss Podcast Tips and advice for adding a new product/products to your business Check out the Product Boss Program to 2x-4x Your Revenue in Your Product Biz Connect With Jacqueline Snyder Multi-Stream Machine Course Designer Consulting Co-op Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned: The Product Boss Podcast BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep Work with BizChix: Strategy Session CEOCHIX Mastermind Other Programs Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/389. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Can you imagine going from 11 in-person clients to over 100,000 virtual clients in just a few years? It sounds impossible and yet my guest Amanda Tress has inspired and motivated thousands of women (including me) to live a truly healthy and happy lifestyle through cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies. Amanda Tress is the Founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, an eight-figure business that's growing so fast it'll make your head spin. Amanda created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program as a way to teach her clients how to burn fat and live a truly healthy lifestyle through intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro tracking, whole food nutrition, strategic workouts, and a positive mindset. The speed of which her business has grown is truly mind-boggling. I've been following her journey over the last few years and she never fails to impress me. Since launching her business, Amanda has served over 100,000 clients and has become one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country. I know what you're thinking – how did she do it? And, what can other female entrepreneurs learn from her? In this episode, we discuss: How Amanda grew her FASTer Way to Fat Loss into an eight-figure business How to manage a fast-growing business without getting overwhelmed The importance of empowering clients to become micro-influencers for your brand Join the BizChix Community Connect With Amanda Tress Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: FASTer Way to Fat Loss by Amanda Tress The Quest to Digest by Mary Corcoran BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women] Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: Strategy Session CEOCHIX Program ProfitChix Program GrowthChix Accelerator Program Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/388. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at BizChix.com/category/team/.

This is an option that is rarely talked about in our entrepreneurial world, but it is not unusual. Sometimes an incredible opportunity comes around for an entrepreneur to work for someone else. An opportunity that just cannot be passed up. I am thrilled to have attorney Danielle Liss back on the podcast to share how she chose to move from full time entrepreneur to a Vice President level position with a fast growing startup. Danielle left a thriving virtual law practice to a join The Faster Way to Fat Loss team as General Counsel and VP of Affiliate Programs. Perhaps even more surprising is Danielle's realization that this career change has actually improved her mental health and well-being. Danielle is free-spoken and honest in our discussion and really opens up about entrepreneurship and why she decided to return to full-time employment. But that's not all we talk about! We also dive into lessons learned throughout her career, why CEO's need to invest in themselves before they can really invest in their businesses and what it's like working for an eight-figure company that is experiencing hockey stick growth! In this episode, we discuss: How Danielle grew her virtual legal business Why Danielle decided to go back to full-time employment The positive impact that full-time employment has had on Danielle's mental health and wellbeing Join the BizChix Community Connect With Danielle Liss Website Faster Way to Fat Loss LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: You Are A Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Rising Strong by Brene Brown Radical Candor by Kim Scott Other Links Mentioned: Stop, Breathe & Think Buddhify Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/387. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you lack the confidence and the 'natural flair' for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you're not a 'natural' salesperson, you're in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise. Founder and CEO of "Sales Maven", Nikki is a returning guest on the BizChix podcast and dedicated to authentic selling. She has helped thousands of entrepreneurs overcome their struggles so they can ignite their sales. Nikki has authored three books and is highly sought after for her business-changing workshops. She's also a keynote speaker and even graced the stage at BizChix Live 2018. If you're ready to think about sales in a whole new way and equip yourself with the skills needed to sell effectively, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Tune in to hear more about her story and discover lots of training tips on closing sales like a pro! In this episode, we discuss: Nikki's 5-step selling process and common mistakes that could lead to postponing or losing the sale entirely Why you shouldn't offer a discount just to close the sale Tips to help you close the sale and get better at selling with confidence Join the BizChix Community Connect With Nikki Rausch Website Sales Maven Society LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Get your FREE E-Book 'Closing the Sale: Three Secrets of Master Sellers" 'The Selling Staircase' by Nikki Rausch 'Buying Signals' by Nikki Rausch 'Six-Word Lessons on Influencing with Grace' by Nikki Rausch BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch 216: Small Business Reality – Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity? Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 67: How to Hire and Train a Sales Team with Nikki Rausch Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/386. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you want to create a business where people feel like they belong and can bring their full authentic self? Do you want to foster an inclusive environment where people feel like their voices are being heard and valued? Do you want to attract the best talent and build a team of high performers? Diversity does not just mean race. It is so much more layered in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age differences, disability, sexuality, religion. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest and BizChix Live Speaker Traci Baxley. Together, we talk about the need to belong, no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexuality or cultural background and WHY this topic is essential for us to consider as business owners and leaders. Traci is the Founder and CEO of BrownSchooling, a unique consulting company that supports educators and business leaders in developing inclusive practices in classrooms and workspaces. Traci is a TEDx Speaker and sought after consultant by top companies and schools. She has worked with traditionally marginalized groups for almost three decades. Research shows that when you hire people from diverse backgrounds, you're more likely to cultivate a workplace where creative ideas flourish. Traci shares statistics about how a diverse workforce significantly impacts the bottom line. A diverse team that can consider and integrate different perspectives and points of view is a team where creativity rules and innovative ideas, solutions and products are developed. In this episode, we discuss: How to create a workplace environment where everyone on the team feels like their voices are heard and valued The struggles that different races face in society and the importance of educating children and "social justice parenting" What CEOs can do to attract more diversity into their businesses Understanding your own implicit biases Join the BizChix Community Connect With Traci Palmer Baxley Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2019 Dare to Lead Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Us: Strategy Session (1/1 coaching session) CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/385. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Having high performers work with me at home and in the business has allowed me to have more time and a greater impact, but it wasn't always like this! I have made several hiring mistakes over the years and my hope is that this episode will help you surround yourself with a high performing team that allows you to stay focused on the work and home responsibilities that are most fulfilling to you. Have you ever wondered why your team isn't as outstanding as you'd hoped for? Creating a high performing team is something that every CEO wants. But not every leader knows how to create a workplace environment where collaboration comes naturally and everyone brings each other up, smashes goals and works together to drive the business forward. When your team isn't performing to your standards, it can often feel like you're tolerating too much. This isn't the 'dream team' you hoped for when you launched your business and you don't have to put up with it. If you're fed up with mediocre team members and want to learn how to build a high performing team that you can be proud of, tune into this special episode with Shelli Warren! This week Shelli shares her unique twist on the five key factors of creating a high performing team. As Shelli points out in the podcast, once you know how to create a high performing team, you'll never settle for anything less again. Are you ready to stack a team that can deliver? Work With Us: CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program Strategy Session Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 7: Compelling Interview Questions SYT 16: Common Team Conflicts with Lara Currie SYT 34: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team SYT 38: Why They Keep Quitting SYT 41: The Simplest Way to Give Feedback to a Team Member SYT 46: When Your Team Ask For A Raise SYT 48: What To Do When A Team Member Cries SYT 57: How to Stop Gossip and Drama on your Team Listen to Stacking Your Team Join us at #BizChixLive

Did you know that 97% of your potential customers will Google your business before deciding whether to use your services? This is why your Google business listing is so important and why you need to optimize your google presence. On the final episode of the Social Media Summer Camp series, we are taking a break from social media. I'm joined by Google, SEO and social media expert, Sommer Poquette. Sommer has experienced huge success with her clients by optimizing Google listings and truly taking advantage of the Google My Business service. Sommer is the CEO of Keep it Real Social and is dedicated to helping her clients to effectively use social media to grow their business. This episode is extra special for me as this is not Sommer's first time on the BizChix podcast. I previously did an on-air coaching call with Sommer. After being a part of our GrowthChix Group Coaching Accelerator program, Sommer's company has gone from being a 5-figure business to a 6-figure business! She is now back as our Google expert and I'm so proud of her. Sommer teaches us all about why we should claim our Google business listings, how to use the free Google My Business service and all the benefits it will bring with it! Let's get ready to embrace Google with Sommer Poquette... On this episode, we discuss: Why Google My Business matters and who it applies to How to claim and customize your Google listing How to optimize your Google listing and the importance of reviews Join the BizChix Community Connect With Sommer Poquette Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Other episodes mentioned: 354: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Sommer Poquette Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/383. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, what do you do there?If you really want to take your LinkedIn game to the next level, you need to create an effective LinkedIn strategy catered to your business and what you want to get out of the platform. Today I am joined by Linked In expert, speaker and podcaster Louise Brogan of Social Bee NI we are talking how to create a posting strategy, the power of showcasing your thought leadership on LinkedIn, what to do after you publish an article to get more engagement, how to repurpose content from other sources on linked in, the difference between connections and followers and features of LinkedIn Premium and a really cool way to use the LinkedIn app to find others at the same event that are in and out of your network. Connect with Louise on LinkedIn Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn With over 645+ million users, LinkedIn takes the crown as the world's largest professional network. The ability to tap into a pool of potential clients and make connections that can help grow your brand is where the true power of LinkedIn lies. This isn't the first time Louise has been on the podcast. A year ago, she joined me for an on-air coaching session, where we talked about whether or not it was a smart business move to specialize on one platform. 12 months later and her decision to niche down and focus solely on LinkedIn has proved to be one of the best decisions she ever made. Bonus Tips! Louise shared so many amazing LinkedIn tips with us including how to get started with LinkedIn Live. Because LinkedIn Live is still in the initial testing stages, the feature isn't available to all LinkedIn members. If you want access to the LinkedIn Live feature, you need to apply to become a live video broadcaster via a simple application process. A great way to gain more followers without actually connecting with anyone is to switch your LinkedIn profile button from 'connect' to 'follow.' To do this, login to the LinkedIn app on your phone and tap on your profile. Select "Settings & Privacy" and then click on "Followers." You'll see a section beneath it that says, "Make follow primary," and all you have to do is choose "yes" and your profile's primary button will become "Follow" rather than "Connect." Connect With Louise Brogan Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: · BizChix Live Other Links Mentioned: Wear the Madonna Headset Social Bee Podcast BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 331: [On Air Coaching] How to Decide Whether to Specialize with Louise Brogan Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: Strategy Session (1/1 coaching) GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/382. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Facebook groups are ideal for businesses who want to create a community of people who share a common interest in your brand, products or services. When used right, you can leverage your Facebook group to market your business and convert members into loyal clients. However, only a small percentage of businesses are actually moving people from being a free participant to a paying client. So, how can you use a Facebook group to not only build a thriving community but convert leads? On this special episode of our Social Media Summer Camp series, I'm joined by a dear former client and friend, Anna Frandsen. Anna is a business coach and mentor who has a knack for helping women entrepreneurs build a business that changes their lives. Anna is a savvy businesswoman who takes a strategic approach in everything she does. She understands the bravery and courage it takes to leave a 9-to-5 stable job to invest in your dream of breaking the corporate chains and working for yourself. The training we cover together includes everything from growing a community to turning leads into paying clients….and I reveal the one post that always gets the most engagement inside our private Facebook group, the BizChix Coop. Are you ready to start using your Facebook group as a powerful marketing tool for your business? Do you want to increase brand visibility and start converting followers into loyal clients? Let's get ready to learn with Anna Frandsen… On this episode, we discuss: The five steps to help you nurture and create an ongoing culture inside of your Facebook group Why it's so important to create compelling written content and the role it plays in increasing your visibility and attracting the right audience Practical tips to help you turn your engaged audience into paying customers Join the BizChix Community Connect With Anna Frandsen Website Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Other Links Mentioned: BizChix Coop Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/381. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you struggle to run Facebook ads that actually hit a cord with your audience? Navigating the maze that is social media marketing can be exhausting, especially if your zone of genius lies elsewhere. But don't worry, I've got Digital Ads Strategist, Karen Nelson, on the podcast to help you get your Facebook Ad strategy off the ground running. Karen is a former elementary teacher turned digital marketing strategist. She recently did an incredible Facebook training session with our clients that blew me away, so I knew I had to have her on the show as part of our mini social media series. Karen works with small business owners and helps them utilize Facebook/Instagram ads to drive traffic to their content and sell more products than ever. Facebook ads can be complicated if you don't put the time and effort in to learn how the system works. Thankfully, Karen is here to offer her top tips and advice to help you get the most out of your next Facebook ad campaign. In this episode, we discuss: The average costs of running an ad campaign and hiring a social media strategist to help you boost sales Tips to help improve your Facebook business page How to create, target, manage, and promote effective Facebook ads Join the BizChix Community Connect With Karen Nelson Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: [email protected] Other Links Mentioned: Learn how to set up Facebook Pixel BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 364: Lessons From My First Business Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/380. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Hear why EVERY CEO needs a carefully crafted LinkedIn profile, and which LinkedIn services are worth your time and money. Karen Yankovich returns to the BizChix podcast to share her LinkedIn genius. Listen to find out how she uses LinkedIn to find her "sweet spot", build her audience, gain exposure, and (most importantly!) increase profit in her business. Karen shares insider tips about how LinkedIn has changed since her first BizChix interview in 2014, and how users can evolve alongside the platform. If you're a local biz owner wondering how LinkedIn can help you or wondering how you might grow your business locally, we discuss how local businesses can use LinkedIn to make essential connections and access new customers. LinkedIn is the social-media solution you didn't know you were looking for and Karen will tell you everything you need to know about it! Tune in for Karen's LinkedIn expertise on: Finding "your people" Using keywords effectively in your profile Escaping the noise of social media The importance of your inbox Leveraging your time Join the BizChix Community Connect on LinkedIn with: Natalie Eckdahl Shelli Warren Karen Yankovich Connect With Karen: Website Work With Us: Strategy Session (1/1 coaching session) VIP Day (a day where we work ON your biz) CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program ProfitChix Mastermind and Coaching Program GrowthChix Accelerator Program Listen to our Sister Podcast "Stacking Your Team" This episode was first published at BizChix.com/379.

Are you a local service business owner ready to leverage the power of local influencers to boost your online presence and help grow your business? If you're new to social for business or you're not sure how to outsource it to the right people, you're in luck. Welcome to the first episode of my new Social Media Summer Camp series! I'm so excited to get the ball rolling on this one and cover the ins and outs of social media through the lens of a local business. But don't worry, even though a lot of the advice I share in this series is catered towards the local service business owner, it can also be applied to almost any business. In this first episode of the series, I interview Sarah Romero, who owns a social media management agency dedicated to helping local businesses in Southern California. Sarah and her team specialize in helping businesses grow by leveraging the power of social media. If you'd like to learn how you can get started with outsourcing social media and connect with micro-influencers who can help build your audience, this one is for you! In this episode, we discuss: How to outsource social media and grow an engaged audience Using a social media professional to help you create brand awareness and promote your business Tips to help you target your ideal clients and connect with local influencers Join the BizChix Community Connect With Sarah Romero SR Social Media LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Email: [email protected] Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/378. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Are you struggling with how to prioritize new opportunities or ideas? Are you stuck in research mode and not ready to move forward? Are you on a path you no longer want to be on? Join me for a Strategic Planning session. I walk you through a process used in large organizations that will help you know what to focus on and WHEN. Most business owners are trying to do too many things at once and struggle with prioritizing. Next time you are presented with something new, you can easily determine if it aligns with your goals and objectives by reviewing your strategic plan! You will know what to say YES to, what to say NO to and what to say NOT RIGHT NOW to. I also cover when to bring your team into this process, and that differs based on your leadership style. Part of Strategic Planning is determining your Vision which I discussed in the previous episode. The Strategic Objectives I cover today are adapted from Peter Drucker "the father of modern management": Marketing/Visibility Innovation/Product Growth People/Culture Financial Growth Physical Resources (hardware, software, office space) Processes/Operations (systems, productivity, tools) Customer Satisfaction If you enjoyed this episode, I would be honored if you would share it with a friend. Join the BizChix Community Other Links Mentioned: FREE Podcasting Resources FREE Planning Worksheets BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 373: How to Get Out of Overwhelm 299: Start With The End in Mind 374: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? 375: Simplify Your Business With The 80/20 Rule Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: Strategy Session CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program ProfitChix Mastermind Program GrowthChix Accelerator Program VIP DAY Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/377. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Do you embrace vision casting in your business? Large corporations and organizations use this strategy to smash goals and build their businesses. But, small businesses can also leverage the same processes to create a clear vision for the future of their business so they know where and how to steer the ship. Vision casting is the process of creating a vivid mental image of where you want your business to be at some point in the future. You need to know the vision to understand what you need to build or let go of in order to achieve it. But, it's also got to be a team effort. You must communicate your vision to your team so that everyone can work together to create a roadmap that guides the business to the final destination. If you want to learn more about vision casting for your business, join me on this episode of the podcast, which is part of our mini-series where I share ideas for how you can spend a CEO day. We're looking at the big picture concept of knowing your vision and how to share it with your team. Creating a vision for your business involves thinking, processing and dreaming. So, if you're ready to craft your vision for the next season of your business, tune in! In this episode, you'll discover: Why you should create a vision for your business How to prime your brain so that you can see your vision and reverse engineer the future of your business Tips and ideas to help you vision cast and decide where you want to go with your business Join the BizChix Community Other Links Mentioned: FREE 2019 Planning Worksheets BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 373: How to Get Out of Overwhelm 374: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? 375: Simplify Your Business With The 80/20 Rule 299: Start With The End in Mind Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/376. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

What if you could simplify your life and business and DO LESS while having MORE energy, time and money? Join me as I share how you can leverage the 80/20 rule in all aspects of your business and even your personal life. How may we support you? Join our Private Facebook Group Learn about our Programs Consider a Strategy Session or VIP Day Meet us in person at BizChix Live Episodes Mentioned: 254: How to Design Your High End Offer 273: How to Get Out of Overwhelm Subscribe to Stacking Your Team (our sister podcast) Listen in Apple Podcasts to Stacking Your Team Listen via our website to Stacking our Team This episode first appeared on BizChix.com/375, click to see the full show notes.

Have you been thinking of launching something new? Whether it is adding a new service, a new product, a membership site, a retreat, a Facebook group, a podcast, a book or even a new business - this episode will help you think things through. We also dive into some of the reasons why an existing product or service offering might not be getting the level of traction you expected. One of my superpowers is getting into the head of other people and really understanding their lives and their pain points. This is what you need to do when you are creating something new. Many of our clients and community members are ready to launch something new. And whether you are a seasoned business owner or dipping your toes into entrepreneurship, it is important to make sure take time to ask yourself a few important questions. One of which is - Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? Join the BizChix Facebook Group Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team Other Links Mentioned: Birdsong Farm Naomi's Instagram Work with Us: CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program ProfitChix Mastermind Program GrowthChix Accelerator Program Strategy Session Join us at BizChix Live! This episode was first published at BizChix.com/374. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Fed up with overwhelm? Ready to say goodbye to starting and ending your day feeling like you've just run a mental marathon…twice? When you've got too much on your plate, it's easy to slip into overwhelm. As CEO's, we need a fresh mind to be able to think strategically and envision what we want from our business and personal life. But, that's almost impossible when you're operating in a constant state of overwhelm. No matter what level you're at with your business, anyone can experience overwhelm. Although it's normal to feel like this from time to time, if it becomes part of your everyday life, you need to make a permanent change. If you're done with overwhelm and ready to close the book on this chapter of your life for good, tune into this episode of the podcast, where I reveal some actionable tips to get you out of overwhelm. In this episode, I discuss: How to manage your energy by looking at what you can let go of Why you need to be okay with asking others for help Tips for relaxing your mind and body Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned: FREE Training: The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework FREE 2019 Planning Worksheets BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep 326: The Stages of Small Business – The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/373. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Have you ever heard a story so moving and inspirational that it inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself? If not, you're about to. Although I originally planned to do a deep dive into community building with my guest, it quickly became so much more than that. Rosetta Thurman shares her incredible story from humble beginnings to building a successful business that helps thousands of women. Rosetta was raised by a single teen mom and a very involved grandmother. Back then, books opened up a world of possibilities for her that she has manifested in her real life through vision casting, goal setting and a lot of hard work. Rosetta is an author, speaker, consultant and the Founder and CEO of Happy Black Woman, a global company and community that empowers black women who desire to make a big impact and create their dream lives and businesses. She's also the host of the Happy Black Woman Podcast and has spoken at over 100 business events around the country. Tune in to hear Rosetta candidly share her story from living in poverty to building the life she dreamed of when she was a child. I don't know everything but what I do know for sure is that by the time you finish listening to this podcast episode, you will be inspired. Guaranteed. We discuss: Rosetta's inspirational story from living in poverty to building a successful business Building your tribe: How to grow and connect a community within your business How to retain your audience and the importance of investing in yourself Join the BizChix Community Connect With Rosetta Thurman Happy Black Woman Happy Black Woman University Happy Black Woman Podcast Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Email: [email protected] Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Launch Your Business by Rosetta Thurman How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar by Rosetta Thurman & Trista Harris Other Links Mentioned: BizChix Coop Watch the video: Meet Rosetta Thurman, Founder of Happy Black Woman BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 368: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefsbi Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/372. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Have you ever read a book that made such an impact on your life that you can't help but recommend it to everyone you meet? I know the feeling. Sometimes, we're lucky enough to come across a book that's so good and so powerful that we love getting lost in its pages (over and over again). I don't know about you, but I love reading when I'm on vacation. It's great to have a book tucked away in your hand luggage that you can just grab and get stuck into while you're on the plane. There are so many books that I love, but there are a select few that I always recommend to my clients, friends and family. In this podcast episode, I share seven books that have had a huge impact on my life in the last few years. So, if you're looking for a great book to bring with you on your next vacation, tune in! For a full list of the books mentioned in the episode click here. Join the BizChix Community Other Links Mentioned: BizChix Coop Facebook Group BizChix Live 2019 Leadership Conference for Women Entrepreneurs BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 366: [On Air Coaching] How to Let Go of Control So You Can Scale with Alex Gourlay 241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/371. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

Is your business thriving, but at a cost to your personal life? Working on building a six-figure business doesn't come without making sacrifices. Continuing to pivot takes ambition, determination, and dedication. But what happens when your waitlist keeps growing and you've got no means to meet the demand? Melisa Galasso is the founder of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC, where she provides in-person and virtual custom training courses for CPA's (Certified Professional Accountants). Melisa is one of our Mastermind clients and when we first met, she had already grown her business to multi six-figures in revenue. As the only person in her business, Melisa had single-handedly pivoted a highly profitable business with very little overhead. Although her professional life was glowing, she was falling behind on home projects. The weight of her responsibilities at work began weighing heavy on her shoulders. She spent a lot of her time doing administration for her business and it wasn't long before she maxed out the number of days she could work in a year. She needed help, which is why she came to us to help her figure out what was next for her business. In this episode, Melisa opens up about some of the challenges she faced when buying back time at home and at work. She knew she needed to make changes in her business and reveals how she found her unique specialty and grew her multi six-figure business. More time can't be bought. But it can be bought back. Let's find out how! We discuss: How Melisa grew her lucrative business by finding and focusing on her unique specialty How to pivot your business when your schedule is fully booked Strategies and creative ways to buy back your time Join the BizChix Community Connect With Melisa Galasso Website LinkedIn The Genuine Learning Blog Facebook Other Links Mentioned: FREE Hiring Resources BizChix Coop Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/370. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at BizChix.com/category/team/.

What is thought leadership? Are you a thought leader? To me, thought leadership is about sharing your ideas, ideologies, methodologies, frameworks…etc with others. This could be via a book, a podcast, a blog, video content, speaking, TEDx talks, teaching. It's all about finding your audience and sharing your knowledge and expertise. In this episode, you'll hear the inspirational story that cardiologist Carmen Landrau shares. She's a board-certified physician who specializes in cardiology. But, after having taken brave steps towards making a big change in her career, she is now a professional keynote speaker. Carmen uses her experiences in navigating a male dominated and hierarchical career to empower other women to recognize their talents, regain confidence, and take the next steps in their career and life. Carmen shares how she handled imposter syndrome and really had to work on her mindset whilst establishing herself as a speaker. It was not easy, but it was not impossible. We discuss: How gaining visibility takes time and patience, and why connections are so important Developing a speaking career – what's involved, knowing your avatar, being prepared, working with a coach, and the biggest challenges to overcome Why it's so important to know your avatar and key stakeholders - how do they want to receive your message and what resonates with them? Join the BizChix Community Connect With Carmen Landrau Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at Bizchix.com/369. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at BizChix.com/category/team/.