Becoming Entrepreneurs

In today's episode, I sit down with Lindsay Hanson, an online business coach and podcast host, to discuss her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship.    Lindsay shares how she felt so unfulfilled in her finance career and discovered she wanted and needed more in her life and career. She wanted to be able to set her own schedule and live a life of freedom outside of sitting in an office just to hit 40 hours a week even when there wasn't work to be done.    We discuss different ways to make sure you can successfully scale and pivot in your business when you feel the timing is right and why investing in yourself can make all the difference.    We also dive into imposter syndrome and how it affects everyone, no matter what stage of business or life they are in.    If you want to chat more about this topic or learn more about my journey, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! In this episode we cover: How to make the switch from corporate to entrepreneurship How to overcome the fear of failure and imposter syndrome Why most skills are transferable and why that's beneficial when you make a pivot How to stay focused when business is booming without reaching the burnout stage  Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Connect with Lindsay on Instagram Check out her website Listen to the ‘Quit Your Job, Sis' podcast Get started with Honeybook and get 20% off by using code: CBB More about Becoming Entrepreneurs: How can I make my side hustle full time? How do I start a business? How do I get my small business off the ground? How do I build a brand?   Grab your boujee coffee and join Small Business Consultant, Business owner, Speaker & Podcast host, Brianne Hanson on the next episode of Becoming Entrepreneurs. Brianne doesn't hold back the *real* when it comes to running a business and sharing all that it takes to be a successful business owner! With tangible takeaways, you can be sure to leave each episode with new tools to improve your business.   Follow Brianne on Instagram for more helpful tools, tips & boujee coffee.

This episode is perfect for anyone contemplating entrepreneurship or someone who is an entrepreneur that isn't quite feeling confident about their career path.    In this episode we are going to talk about a couple of ways you can become an entrepreneur and some tangible takeaways for each type so you can feel supported and confident in your journey.    Whether you're starting a side hustle, starting a business out of necessity, or acquiring a new business, this episode is full of so many tips and strategies to help you be successful along the way.    Make sure to grab my free resources to start building the stepping stones in your business, figure out how to get your business from point A to point B, understand what the financial opportunities are, where your goals lie, and what type of business you need to run to make your business everything you want and more!   If you want to chat more about this topic or learn more about my journey, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram!

In this fun and unique episode, the tables are turned and instead of me interviewing my guest, I am going to be the one in the hot seat! Blaire Brown, a brand strategist and founder of Visionary Advantages Brand Strategy Group, sat down with me to talk about my journey from working in an orthotics manufacturing plant to starting my consulting business, Consulting by. B.   In this episode we cover: - When I discovered entrepreneurship was for me - The role mental health and self-care play in my journey as a business owner - The importance of becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable - My top 3 tips for building confidence as a business owner   If you want to chat more about this topic or learn more about my journey, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram!   SHOW NOTES: https://consultingbyb.com//projects/my-journey-into-entrepreneurship

When you're first getting started with your online business, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.   In this episode, I sit down with Juan Galán Politi, founder of IG Creator Academy, to discuss our top 6 tips for getting started with your online business. We discuss Juan's journey of becoming an entrepreneur and the passion behind his work. We talk about why it's important to ask for help in your business and why there shouldn't be any shame in seeking that help.    This episode is packed full of so many business tips that are sure to set you up for success from the start. You don't want to miss it!   In this episode we cover: Why it is important to ask for help in your business Why all advice you receive isn't always right for your business How being organized and having processes in place is key Why you need to have clarity about your ideal client Why you should always show up as your authentic self Why get started even before you feel read If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! SHOW NOTES: https://consultingbyb.com/projects/6-tips-for-starting-an-online-business

Today I'm chatting with Val LaVigne, a fellow podcast host, pilates studio owner and healthy habits mentor, about her experience with being multi-passionate. She shares what being multi-passionate means to her and how it impacts her personal and professional life. Val discusses that being multi-passionate makes her more creative and allows her to step out of the box.   Val and I discuss the reasons why you don't have to turn all of your passions into profits and why it's okay to keep some of your passions for personal use. We discuss the umbrella of self-acceptance and the impact of the pressure to niche down as an entrepreneur. Val explains how she's learned so much about herself through her different passions and how those passions helped her to relax and validated her as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. We discuss why it's okay to continue to try new things and why it's important to follow what fills your cup. We talk about why you don't have to be an expert in everything and how continuing to learn and explore new things makes you a better entrepreneur.   In this episode we cover: What being multi-passionate means Why you don't have to monetize all of your passions How to embrace yourself for who you are Why you don't have to be an expert in everything Why you should continue to learn and try new things The importance of boundaries in preventing burnout and overwhelm How to create healthy habits If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! SHOW NOTES: https://consultingbyb.com/projects/embracing-your-multi-passionate-self

In this episode, I'm chatting with Skye Barbour, a business coach and international best-selling author in the UK, about her experience with burnout and how to recognize the symptoms before they overtake your life. We also discuss our philosophies of leadership.   Skye Barbour uses her experience with leadership and burnout to help other entrepreneurs. She coaches her clients on letting go of control so they can get the flexibility and freedom they want out of running their own business. She talks about how she built her business around teaching others how to create a system where their time is valuable in their business and life so they can have the freedom to have more time and create more opportunities for themselves. Skye also goes on to discuss her 4 key attributes to being a good leader and why leadership is so important.   In this episode we cover:   Our individual experiences with burnout and the symptoms we experienced How to recognize you are reaching the burnout stage Ways to prevent burnout as an entrepreneur The importance of saying goodbye to grind culture How to create a happy balance between work and home life Skye's 4 freedom blocks and how to identify which block you encompass under stress Philosophies of leadership and how your leadership skills are transferrable in different aspects of your life The 4 key attributes of being a good leader.   If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! SHOW NOTES: https://consultingbyb.com/projects/when-burnout-hits

Being a small business owner in Canada during the pandemic has been no joke. In this episode I share 3 major lessons I learned, and how each effected my mental health. 

Just as she was taking her business to retail in a big way, the pandemic hit and she had to pivot! Like many of us, this wasn't easy, but necessary in the current global climate. Learn all about Tori's journey growing TopKnot and how she's managing business through the new normal.    Follow us on Insta:  @Topknotinc @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson

Photographer and business owner, Haley Gill shares her experience jumping in with two feet into a saturated market, and the skills and confidence she had to foster in order to stand out.  We talk;  - Market Saturation - Branding - Marketing - 'Extreme Customer Service' & more Follow us on IG:  @h.g.photographycaptured @haleycgill @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson and don't forget to tell us what you think! Leave a review. 

Passionate about something you want to turn into a business? Overwhelmed with where to start? These 5 steps will help you with not only where to start, but are often items you can come back to throughout your growth.  Do you have anything to add? Comment on my recent post, let's come together and help our fellow entrepreneurs! @becomingentrepreneurs Follow me on IG:  @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs      

She started building an empire at 21.   While most of us were celebrating our legal drinking age, Brianne Hanson, was acquiring the building blocks of a game-changing tech company, in the industry that she calls home. The cheerleading world. With major heart, grit, passion and many stumbling blocks along the way, today we get raw goodness and honesty, and flip the mic on the Cheer District CEO and Co-Founder and the host of this podcast, Brianne Hanson.   Follow us on IG:  @britlynne @justmemyshelfieandi @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson

He has been an entrepreneur his entire life, with experience in more industries than we can count, Telfer has a wealth of knowledge to share, and the heart behind it.  We talk starting a business in different industries, equity vs. debt, when to sell, amazon, online business and more!    Follow us on IG:  @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson @hansontelfer

After starting her small business, she found herself traveling a lot, and only spending a couple days a month in her LA apartment. So, she cleansed her life of all the things she no longer needed and packed up into two suitcases and started living nomadically.  Jinny now has remote employees all over the world and runs a successful UI and UX business and she's here to tell us; 1. how to manage remote employees 2. how to stay productive while living nomadically  3. how to be a remote CEO  Follow on IG:  @jinnyohh @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs

Are you nervous to step out of your comfort zone? Are you experiencing imposter syndrome?  Ask yourself.  How uncomfortable will it really be? Aren’t you just as uncomfortable living below your potential?  In this episode learn - Define Imposter Syndrome - Recognizing Imposter Syndrome  - How to address it - Its Benefits & so much more, including bonus business tips with host of the EmpowerHer podcast and Founder of She Goes  Follow us: @kacia.fitzgerald @shegoes.company @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs

From personal trainer to online health coach, Ally uses intuition, experience, authenticity and skills to attract her clients and audience, to leverage her successful online coaching business. This episode will leave you feeling motivated to be your best self, to reflect and make positive steps towards self growth. Ally's experience building an online business, overcoming her own challenges and her passion to help you love yourself will spark something in you that you didn't know you had.  I want to know what your favourite part of this episode is. Share with me on IG @becomingentrepreneurs or @brianneehanson Don't forget to follow Ally @allypatras to continue to absorb all she has to share with us! 

Whether you're an F45 goer or not (you might be converted after this episode), this episode is packed with experience of; building a franchise business building community starting a business with a friend (scary!!)  positive effects of a workout on your day and so much more!  These ladies have a passion for business and a passion for fostering a community for individuals to thrive.  Catch up with them on IG:  @f45_burlingtondowntown @riggsval @clairemcrobbins and as always, don't forget to connect with me!  @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson

She started down the path of entrepreneurship with a 3 week old baby, and now 7 years later has a successful salon in Downtown Burlington, ready to take on her next venture! Renee tells us all her secrets for when it comes to building a strong team based on trust and culture. The environment Salon Wisp fosters for their clients is impeccable and as a client, you can tell it is because of the cohesiveness of their team, and the warmth and respect they have for each other. Find out how Renee does it! Follow us on IG: @salonwisp @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson

Staying productive and motivated is not easy, but with some of these tips & tricks you'll be on your way!    If you have tips that you want to share, comment on my most recent post so we can all share with each other IG: @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson Facebook:  @becomingentrepreneurs     

Content creation, having a thick skin, brand collabs, finding your niche, engaging with your audience & how to charge for your content, are just some of the topics we talk about in this jam packed episode!    Becca knows her way around our favourite social media platforms, and she's here to help us learn how we can show up stronger!    Whether you're an every day IG'er, a content creator, or a brand looking to collaborate with influencers, this episode is for you!    Don't forget to follow us on IG:  @beccweb @beccweb_fit @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs  

Mental health isn't talked about enough, especially in the entrepreneurial world. We never want to come off as weak, but there are plenty of very successful entrepreneurs out there managing businesses and successfully managing their mental health. Self care, am I right?    Thanks to Lasheyecon Lauren from the amazing 2 part episodes, she is an incredible girl boss we all can learn from! Follow her on IG: @lasheyecon_     

Karah, drummer and singer of the band Valley, tells us her experiences being part of a band, and the roles and responsibilities that make musicians journeys so similar to entrepreneurs.  We talk; branding, band dynamic, working in a team, being your business, emotion in music and in business & the ever changing industries, and how to adapt.  Learn with us, and let us know what you think!    Follow us on IG:  @lokalcolor @thisisvalley @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs  

Building Boundaries, becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable & stepping out of your comfort zone, surrounding yourself with the right people, and getting to know your host, Brianne Hanson. Learn how I have faced this new chapter of my life as an entrepreneur.    Follow me on IG:  @becomingentrepreneurs @brianneehanson   Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment below!

From her first lash course at 18, to building a business and the start of an empire - Lasheyecon gives us insight into her journey as an entrepreneur.  Lauren had so much to share with us, we had to put it into two episodes!!! Stay tuned for part 2    Follow us on IG: @lasheyecon_ @lasheyecon_collection @brianneehanson @becomingentrepreneurs