The Boss Mom Podcast

Learning the business skills necessary to make a living doing what you love as an artist can be a real challenge, but today's guest is turning the "starving artist" myth on its head and sharing how she has done just that. Kerstin Pressler is a fine artist, living a creative life for nearly a decade, and a mentor to visual creatives that strive to live their creative passion without suffering financially. She is a role model to visual creatives that seek to combine their creative passion with entrepreneurialism, and when she's not working on one of her artworks or taking care of her amazing creative clients, she's out and about exploring nature with her son and husband. In this episode we are going to talk about how to take your creativity and talents and actually turn them into a legitimate business, so if you're having a hard time infusing your passion into your business logistically, this one will be a must-listen!

For many of us in business, thinking and talking about numbers can be scary and confusing (so we try to ignore it all!) But here's the truth: business is all about numbers....people, and numbers. If you're trying to run a successful business, it's essential that you learn to embrace digging into your numbers so you can achieve your goals and get to where you want to go. I promise, it doesn't have to be as scary as it seems, and in this episode I'm walking you through some exercises pulled right from my signature Raising Your Business™ program to help you determine your value, your prices, how many hours you need to work, and so much more. Let's dig in!

Have you discovered your sweet spot in business yet? That's a pretty loaded question, and one that many people would probably answer "no" to if they are being honest. Finding your sweet spot is really important, but it doesn't have to be as complicated as it can seem. In this episode we're diving into what exactly finding your "sweet spot" means, and how to go about finding yours if you're feeling a little lost.

Every business owner knows that they will need certain tools to run their businesses successfully and effectively. But, for many of us, it can be a struggle to find the right tools that actually meet the needs and demands of our growing businesses. If you've ever felt a little lost in the sea of figuring out what tools you should be using for your business (and which ones you shouldn't!) I'm dishing on some of my personal experience that's helped me learn to make better decisions for myself and my business when it comes to choosing tools.

Every now and then you come across those people who just totally blow the socks off of you because of how darn awesome they are, and today's guest, Ashleigh Blatt, is absolutely one of those people! Self-described money maker for celebrities and high net worth entrepreneurs, Ashleigh came out of her behind-the-scenes role to the forefront as the Chief Curator & Master Motivator within The Power Squad Project, an email community for women entrepreneurs who want to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs interested in building a giant business that gives them freedom, a challenge and an impact on the world. This episode is great for anyone looking for motivation, inspiration, and practical tactics to be bold, get clients, get what you want, and do what you want.

Sometimes thinking about how to map out a content strategy might feel a little scary and overwhelming - I get it! But it's really not as complex as you might think. In this episode I'm sharing some juicy insight that will help you find focus and clarity, create less, and generate more business through the strategic content you do create.

Do you consider yourself a "heart-centered" business owner, with a passion for sharing your ideas and talents with the world? Do you ever struggle with moving your ideas to successful implementation, knowing (and charging!) what your work is worth, or growing your business from a place of purpose, sustainability and profitability? If so, know that you are not alone and you are going to LOVE this episode as I'm joined by the one and only Reina Pomeroy, Owner and Founder of Reina + Co, the Life + Biz Success Coaching® Practice for creatives who are right brained and heart centered. Reina also co-hosts the Creative Empire Podcast where she interviews leaders in the creative industry, and as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach with over 1,500 hours of coaching under her belt, she specializes in helping her clients stop spinning their wheels and take action on what's most important.

In this episode I'm joined by the amazing Samantha Skelly to talk about how to identify what we're truly hungry for in our lives and how to start honoring ourselves and our bodies by ending the battle with food and body image. This one is SO chock full of amazing awesomeness and I think it might just change your life - so let's dive in!

In this episode I'm joined by the fun and magnetic Jereshia Hawk for an amazing conversation on how to leverage your skills, experiences and ideas to create multiple streams of income that lead to financial flexibility and a lasting legacy.

This week I wrapped up our second Boss Mom Retreat in Charlotte, NC with dozens of incredible, powerful, beautiful women doing amazing things in their lives and businesses. I'm exhausted, but completely inspired and invigorated because of the connections and experiences we all had together...it makes me excited to keep pushing forward. On the way home my good friend Kelsey Murphy and I decided to celebrate with a little wine and a few movies, and in this episode I'm sharing some impactful takeaways from both the retreat and the couple of movies we watched that I think just might change the way you think about life and business from this moment on.

As business owners there are about a million different things we could be doing at any given moment, and too often we may find ourselves crippled by the weight of decision fatigue and perfectionism that cause us to never take the right kind of action in our businesses. In this episode NJ and I are exploring the idea of implementation, why it's necessary to build and grow your business, and how to successfully implement what you need to in your business to reach your goals. If you've ever struggled to dig in and make the right things happen in your business, you're not alone - and these 5 key secrets will help you learn to implement in your business like a BOSS.

For those of you who aren't with us in Charlotte for the Boss Mom Retreat I hope you'll enjoy this epic conversation with my friend Michael O'Neal of The Solopreneur Podcast about how to leverage conferences the right way. Michael is someone who pretty much has been to everything I can think of, knows everyone I can think of, has a podcast with like 10 million downloads, and is kind of a thing (trust me!) He's sharing 7 best practices for approaching, experiencing and leveraging conferences and live events to your best advantage, so grab a pen and paper and let's dive in!

In this episode I'm joined by Pamela Gold, Founder of Gold Evolution and Author of Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness about how to really live in pursuit of your best life by building inner strength and cultivating inner peace. If you're ready to let go of stress and experience more happiness, peace and fulfillment in your relationships, work, and so much more, pop your earbuds in and enjoy this conversation!

If you've been a fan of the Boss Mom podcast for any length of time you've probably noticed I'm a big fan of all the funny things in life. I believe that incorporating humor into our lives and businesses bonds us together and increases our happiness, which is why I'm SO exciting to be joined by my friend KT Speetzen, Founder of Mother Cluckers Comedy, to chat about how to use humor to grow your business. Whether you're the kind of gal who laughs at her own jokes, or thinks she doesn't have a funny bone in her body, you're sure to learn something by tuning into this episode!

In this episode I'm joined by PJ Jonas, Founder of Goat Milk Stuff and Host of The Busy Mom's Survival Guide Podcast, to talk all about her unlikely journey into entrepreneurship and how to be intentional about creating a family legacy through your business. (Did I mention she has EIGHT kids and homeschools??) She has so much wisdom to share so don't wait another minute to tune in!

Sometimes as women, parents and entrepreneurs we need a fresh perspective to help us find what we need to move forward in life and business. Oftentimes we pay lots of money to coaches and masterminds to help us gain that perspective…but what if we could learn big, life-changing things from movies? In this episode I'm sharing five must-see movies that I think might just change your life and perspective as a mom entrepreneur (and at the very least, give you an enjoyable evening with a glass of wine!) Click here to check out the show notes for this episode.

In this episode I'm sharing 3 juicy reasons why so many launches fail so you can make sure you don't do them the next time you plan to launch something! To access the show notes mentioned, click here.

Sometimes life and business can take interesting turns, and in this episode I'm talking with the lovely Jenny Stemmerman, creator of the Your Life Rocks podcast, all about how to find and embrace success in surprising places! Jenny describes herself as a "recovering workaholic" who spent over a decade climbing up the corporate ladder while the rest of her life took the back burner and fell completely out of balance. She decided to make a change in her life, create systems to help her create more balance, and now she is passionate about teaching those systems to other Christian working moms through her company, Your Life Rocks, while also running an escape room (yes, seriously!) in Oregon with her husband.

In this episode we're dishing up some seriously helpful tips and strategies for creating and launching successful offerings in your business. If you've struggled to have successful launches or want to make sure you do it right the first time, this one is a must-listen!

If you're not yet familiar with Pat Flynn, Creator & Host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, this episode is going to give you a lightening fast introduction to who he is, what he stands for and how knowing him has personally and professional left a lasting impact on me. In this episode I'm sharing five specific things I've learned from the example Pat has set as an entrepreneur, a husband, a dad and a human being in general. I hope you'll glean some helpful wisdom yourself and encourage you to go like, listen and follow along with Pat - your life and your business will be better for it, guaranteed! To access the show notes for this episode, click here.

In this episode NJ and I are joined by Laura Roeder, the Founder & CEO of Edgar, a revolutionary social media scheduling tool that changed the way business owners are able to share social media content. During our conversation you'll hear all about Laura's journey to starting her company, becoming a mom and how using innovation to solve problems can be so powerful in growing your business and changing the world.

In this Nurture Your Business segment I decided to bring in my personal life coach Valerie Friedlander, Founder of The Unlimited Mom, to talk about how sometimes you need to think outside the box when it comes to how you're investing in yourself and your business. I truly credit my work with Valerie with helping me make valuable discoveries and learn to honor myself, my family and my business through a difficult year filled with many challenges, which you'll hear all about in this episode.

In this episode I'm joined by the amazing ladies from the All Up In Your Lady Business Podcast to chat about the importance of developing a personal brand and how to leverage it to gain visibility and grow your business. To check out the show notes for this episode click here.

Whether you're brand new to business or you've been in business awhile, figuring out what to offer your clients and customers can be a challenge. In this episode I'm going to break down some practical tips and wisdom based on experience for mapping out what should come next for you and your business.

In this episode we're talking all about how to create offline business connections and leverage your business in offline settings in order to grow.

In this episode we're talking all about whether or not to leverage your Facebook group (or Facebook groups in general) to grow your business, and if so, how to go about doing it properly without coming across as "salesy."

In this episode I'm joined by the amazing Natalie Eckdahl, Founder of the Biz Chix Podcast, and we are chatting all about hosting and leveraging live events to connect with your community and grow your business. If you've been thinking about hosting a live event of your own, or you're interested in hearing more about what goes on behind the scenes of planning live events, this one is a must-listen for sure.

Does selling in your business feel scary or uncomfortable? If so, know that you're not alone. This is something I hear all the time from my clients and community, so in this episode I am going to share a little bit of money mindset wisdom that I hope will help you begin to reframe how you think and feel about both money and selling.

Something that is usually a universal challenge for moms everywhere is getting our kids to sleep. That's why I'm so pumped about this bonus episode because I'm joined by Susie Parker, founder of Baby Sleep Love and Certified Sleep Consultant, and she's answering all of my questions about how to get our kids to sleep and do the right things without feeling bad about doing it. She covers how to figure out what works and what doesn't for you and your kids and talking with her really left me feeling understood and encouraged.

Some of the greatest things in history have been the product of collaborations done well: peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, Jay-Z and Beyoncé....well, you get the idea! In this episode NJ and I are chatting all about the power of collaborations, how to find the right ones for you, and how to choose them based on your priorities in your business. If you're ready for more collaborations in your life or to start engaging in better collaborations, this one is a must-listen.

Sometimes when we need clarity in our lives and business, the first place we should look isn't somewhere external, but rather the experiences we've been through personally in our own lives. In this episode I'm going to share a very personal story and how going through that experience led me to see my business and approach my business in an entirely different way. It led to me recognizing the value and importance of honoring the things we create in our businesses by giving them time, space and single-minded focus, and how we can truly begin to grow our businesses more by doing less.

Since the beginning of time, people have been asking themselves questions like, "Who am I? Why am I that way? What am I here for?" and as Boss Moms our answers to these questions play a huge part in both how we live our lives and run our businesses. In today's episode I'm so excited to invite you into this awesome conversation about finding your soul language, with Laura Greco, a coach for women who are ready for a more conscious, connected, and soulful way to raise their children. Laura stands the overstretched business mom, who wants to create growth, ease and peace for herself and her whole family through a more confident, intuitive approaching to life, parenting and business.

In case you haven't noticed, several big, successful online entrepreneurs have been shutting down their big, successful Facebook groups left and right lately. (Don't worry, the Boss Moms Facebook group isn't going anywhere!) But it begs the question....could Facebook groups be dead?? In this episode I'm sharing why I think Facebook groups are totally still alive and well, and how you can leverage the power of a well-run Facebook group to successfully gain visibility, create community and grow your business. Listen + subscribe on iTunes // Stitcher In This Episode You'll Hear: The pros and cons (I'm being totally honest here!) about running a Facebook group Why Facebook groups can be integral to cultivating a thriving community and movement behind your business The #1 most important thing to make sure you do when starting or growing your group Common mistakes business owners make when trying to run Facebook groups Practical tips for starting (or growing) your own Facebook group How we grew the Boss Moms Facebook group to over 20K in less than a year and a half Referenced in the Show: Boss Moms Facebook Group Stacy Tuschl, She's Building Her Empire Sasha Gray's Facebook Page Boss Mom's Guide to Starting & Growing Your Own Facebook Group (on pre-sale for just $47 through August 7th!) Sponsor Spotlight: Boss Mom Retreat This epic event taking place October 15-16th in Charlotte, NC is specifically for all Boss Moms (or Future Boss Moms!) looking to raise and nurture their businesses and families at the same time. Just imagine a mastermind, a spa day and a dance party all had a baby and that would be this event…trust me, it'll be unlike anything you've ever experienced! The Boss Mom Retreat isn't a conference, but is actually a place for you to connect and engage with other amazing Boss Moms while working ON your business and moving it forward. Whether you have a product or service based business, or you have local or online clients, this retreat will help you gain clarity and confidence in your business….not to mention make friends, find clients and have a total blast! Click here to register today before tickets sell out. Connect with Dana Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at [email protected]. Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in her happy place, the Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would also LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review for us on iTunes! We know it can be kind of tricky to figure out, so here are a few step-by-step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad. Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Networking has often gotten a bad rep in the world of business for being slimy or disingenuous, and for all you introverts out there, likely makes you want to jump out of your skin. But in today's episode NJ and I are diving into a discussion about the new world of networking, why networking can be a powerful propeller for your business, and how to approach it strategically so you can effectively grow your business.

As a business owner (and a human being in general) it's natural to desire to be respected. But it's important that we are mindful of how we're garnering the respect we receive. I recently heard the question, "do you demand respect or command respect" and I just love it. the two words seem pretty similar, but there are some distinct differences that I'm going to walk through in this episode today.

Do you self care? Do you think you self care well? As parents and entrepreneurs we often think of ourselves last, which means that our personal self care often comes last. And I'm not just talking manicures and pedicures. I'm talking about how we're taking care of our bodies, minds and souls - how we're treating ourselves. Today I'm joined by the lovely Erin Kendall, an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer with 2 little toddlers at home. While juggling a household, two kids, three pets and maintaining a little sense of self she hopes to bring a ray of hope and sunshine to other busy moms through her company, Fit Mom Go. Erin has been a personal trainer since 2009 and works with clients in person, online and maintains a community of other Fit Moms through an easy to follow workout program!

Influencer marketing is an industry that has grown leaps and bounds over the years as online business and e-commerce have boomed, so today I want to talk about the "new"world of influencer marketing and how you can leverage it to build both your community and your business.

In this episode we are talking about a few of the tools we use and love to systemize and streamline collaborating with other people in both our lives and businesses. If you've ever wished that collaborating weren't so complicated or overwhelming, be sure to tune in!

My new book, Confessions of a Boss Mom (which just hit #1 on Amazon for Motivational Self Help!) is what inspired this episode, and I think it's something that's important to talk about because it's something that doesn't impact just us, but also everyone else around us. This is a quick, fundamental episode touching on a key way I think we should approach life, that I think will make a difference in how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about others, how we raise our children, and how we engage in our businesses.

As many of you know, I'm currently in the thralls of getting certified in an appreciative inquiry program through L.E.A.F and it's all about owning and leveraging your strengths, in life and business. It focuses on the idea that when we leverage our strengths together that they outweigh the weaknesses in our systems, personalities and what we put out into the world. Instead of measuring where we are weak, what if we started measuring where we are strong and focusing more of our attention there? Well, my guest on the podcast this week cares an awful lot about your strengths and I'm so pumped to share this episode with you. Alissa Daire Nelson is an accomplished speaker, author, podcaster and Certified Strengths Strategy Coach, but more than anything else she's an exceedingly proud wife and mother of two, who loves helping others discover how to make their businesses and relationships thrive in harmony. Let's stop measuring where we are weak, and instead measure where we are strong. That's how we should be seeing our capabilities and our opportunities, not from where we're failing and what we need to fix, but from how to do more of what we're doing well and excelling at. No matter who you are or where you're at in your business, this episode will be relevant to you and it might just shift the way you think about yourself, your business and the place you're at in the world, in a way that could be more beneficial and productive for you.

In this episode I'm breaking down a core element from my latest book, Confessions of a Boss Mom, which is all about knowing your circles of understanding to know how to leverage the connections and relationships in your life. Understanding this concept will literally change how you see the world and do life and business, so jump in, grab and pen and piece of paper to take notes, and don't forget to check out the new Confessions of a Boss Mom book for even more juicy goodness just like this.

Growing up and as a young adult, my dad was always telling me to "dress for the job you want." And honestly, I was always pretty resistant to it. But years later, I've come to believe that this phrase is one of the most important phrases to live by and embrace as entrepreneurs. In this episode I'm going to share why I changed my mind about this particular phrase, and how I think you can apply it to how you're living life and doing business.

Over the years I've learned that so many boss moms out there have issues surrounding money and how to grow a profitable business. That's why I'm beyond pumped about our guest today, the amazing Hilary Hendershoot, host of Profit Boss Radio, a weekly podcast for women and money. Hilary has an MBA, is a Certified Financial Planner, a TedX speaker and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NBC, ABC, FOX, DailyWorth, Forbes and Investopedia. She was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, and with more than 30 television appearances, she's the go-to personal finance expert in Silicon Valley for the NBC evening news where they call her "The Investor's Voice of Reason." We have a really fun, really interesting conversation all about business, money, mindset, program development and so much more, so get ready to dive in and have a freaking blast learning how to be a profit boss!

Are you someone that struggles to be disciplined in your business when it comes to following through on the things that will really move you forward? In this episode we are exploring how to apply the same principles for teaching your children discipline, to learning to be disciplined in your business.

Recently we unveiled the brand new Boss Mom Website, including a fabulous new resources page created to help you clarify which tools you need and when you need them, depending on where exactly you are in your business. As your business, products and services morph and grow, the tools you need will likely change too, but figuring out how they should change and in what order you should start and stop using tools can be tricky to figure out. In this episode I'm going to help you gain confidence in choosing the best tools for where you're at and help you feel good about the money you're spending, by breaking down six questions to ask yourself when making these decisions.

Facebook ads are something we all know we'll need to use at some point in our business journey, but it can be really challenging to figure them out because we either don't have someone showing us the way OR they just aren't our jam. Well, if Facebook ads have ever had you crying on the bathroom floor, you're going to love this episode because I'm joined by the lovely Becky Burgess, owner of Splash Owl Media, a social media marketing agency specializing in Facebook, and she's providing tons of answers to the loads of questions I threw her way (that I'm sure you've been wondering yourself too!)

For many of us Boss Moms, figuring out how to get work done while our kids are at home is a daily reality (and no easy feat!) In this episode NJ and I are discussing strategies and tips for actually being productive and getting things done while the kids are home for a sick day, a snow day, a summer, or all the time.

Raise your hand if you're one of those entrepreneurs who constantly has a barrage of ideas flowing through your brain at any given moment? I can totally relate, which is why I'm diving into the topic of how to handle having all those ideas without letting them clog up your brain and productivity.

For the first time ever I am welcoming a repeat guest onto the podcast because we were recently talking about something that I just knew you ladies needed to hear. In this episode I'm joined by the lovely Samantha Rodgers from Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty about strategies and tactics to literally save and create more time in your life. This one is relevant to anyone, and everyone, so be sure to tune in and share it far and wide!