Brainy Boss Podcast

February's Focus Friday series is all about Job Costing. What You Will Learn In This Series: what is job costing why do we need to calculate job cost what are the primary values you need to compute for job cost how to get the estimated overhead rate how to get the total cost per job keeping track of job costs Part 4 marks the end of this series and will walk you through how to keep track of costs and changes that occur throughout the year. Don't forget to download the FREE eBook that is associated with this series: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

In this episode, Annie LaCroix shares her insight on why we should hone our intuition and how being mindful about our inner voice can help us make better business decisions. Head over to my new website for the FULL show notes: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

February's Focus Friday series is all about Job Costing. What You Will Learn In This Series: what is job costing why do we need to calculate job cost what are the primary values you need to compute for job cost how to get the estimated overhead rate how to get the total cost per job keeping track of job costs Part 3 shows you how to calculate for the total cost per job by using the sum of your direct cost, direct labor, and overhead rate. Don't forget to download the FREE eBook that is associated with this series: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

If you think that you are the only one who resists routine, well, you are not alone! As humans, we do this all the time. In this episode, Annie LaCroix shares her insight on why we resist routine, why it's actually beneficial for us, and how to establish a routine that works for you. Read the FULL show notes here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

February's Focus Friday series is all about Job Costing. What You Will Learn In This Series: what is job costing why do we need to calculate job cost what are the primary values you need to compute for job cost how to get the estimated overhead rate how to get the total cost per job keeping track of job costs Part 2 shows you how to calculate the estimated overhead rate using two other values: annual direct labor and annual estimated overhead. Don't forget to download the FREE eBook that is associated with this series: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

Dealing with negativity can often feel like you're up against a black hole. Entrepreneurs and even those who aren't into business face negativity all the time. So, how do you face this ugly monster without dragging yourself down? In this episode, Annie LaCroix shares her insight on why negativity often affects us more than positivity does and how we can deal with it responsibly. Read the FULL show notes here: https://www.annielacroix.com/ (https://www.annielacroix.com/)

February's Focus Friday series is all about Job Costing. What You Will Learn: what is job costing why do we need to calculate job cost what are the primary values you need to compute for job cost how to get the estimated overhead rate how to get the total cost per job keeping track of job costs Part 1 is an Introduction to Job Costing. Don't forget to download the FREE eBook that is associated with this series: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

People assume that quitting is always a bad thing, but with the right mindset, you can make this work to your and your business' advantage. But how? In this episode, Annie LaCroix talks about the importance of knowing the difference between what to give up on and what to say 'no' to. Read the FULL show notes here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

This month's Focus Friday series focuses on Time Management. This is the final part of our 4-part 'Time Management Starts with Task Management' series. As business owners, we often find ourselves wanting to do more and do so faster because we need to get so many things done. Most time management tools brag about helping you to do things faster, but if you're spending time on the wrong tasks (a.k.a. tasks that do not move the needle forward), it doesn't matter how fast you're completing them. Actually, you shouldn't be wasting your time on those tasks at all! Time management starts with task management. It's time we beat the "I don't have enough time to do what matters the most" cycle. Every Friday, we'll focus on one step until we go full circle. January Focus Friday Series Highlights: recording segmenting dividing grouping In this 4-part series you can expect to learn how to best analyze and evaluate your tasks to find out what's being done, how much time you spend to get it done, and which tasks and activities should you be investing in. The ultimate goal of January's Focus Friday topic is to help you create space to combat overwhelm, so that you can grow your business better while still having the time to go enjoy things beyond the daily grind. HAVE A LISTEN AND DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WORKSHEET THAT'S ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERIES: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

There's so much content available at our fingertips, but how do we use what is available to us to get the best solutions? In this episode, Annie LaCroix talks about how and why cultivating resourcefulness will lead you maximum results even with minimal resources. Read the full show notes here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

We're down to the third episode of this month's Focus Friday! In Part 1, we list all the things we have for the whole week, and we also created a list for each day of the week. Last week, we talked about segmenting the tasks into different categories (simple, moderate, complex, strategic, and non-business). On today's episode, Annie Lacroix will dive deep into how we can productively 'get rid of our tasks' by eliminating time-wasters, delegating tasks that can be handed off, and focusing on what we actually need to be doing. For the FULL show notes and the FREE downloadable worksheet, just head on over to: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

Listen to today's episode, where Annie LaCroix shares her thoughts about Impostor Syndrome, how it affects us as individuals, and what we should do to quiet that mean voice that says you aren't enough, are not doing nearly enough, and won't be enough. Read the full scoop on how to overcome Impostor Syndrome here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode6 (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode6)

This is part 2 of the Time Management Starts with Task Management series. Annie LaCroix walks us through how to effectively segment the tasks you documented throughout the week. The focus of today's episode is to help you organize tasks into 5 categories, so that you can create a detailed picture of how your time is spent. TIME MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH TASK MANAGEMENTThis 4-part series will help you efficiently analyze and evaluate your tasks to find out what's being done, how much time you spend to get it done, and which tasks and activities you should actually be investing in. The ultimate goal of January's Focus Friday topic is to help you create space to combat overwhelm, so that you can grow your business better while still having the time to go enjoy things beyond the daily grind. HAVE A LISTEN AND DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WORKSHEET THAT'S ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERIES: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode5 (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode5)

Have you ever had your boss give you crappy feedback and resented them for it? Well, now, that you're a business owner you're going to be the one giving your team insightful feedback. How do you ensure that you don't repeat serving the same BS feedback sandwich? In this episode, Annie LaCroix debunks the 3 Feedback Myths and shares her insight on how to best deliver feedback without crushing your team's spirit. Learn more here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode4 (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season/episode4)

This month's Focus Friday series focuses on Time Management. As business owners, we often find ourselves wanting to do more and do so faster because we need to get so many things done. Most time management tools brag about helping you to do things faster, but if you're spending time on the wrong tasks (a.k.a. tasks that do not move the needle forward), it doesn't matter how fast you're completing them. Actually, you shouldn't be wasting your time on those tasks at all! Time management starts with task management. It's time we beat the "I don't have enough time to do what matters the most" cycle. Every Friday, we'll focus on one step until we go full circle. January Focus Friday Series Highlights: recording segmenting dividing grouping In this 4-part series you can expect to learn how to best analyze and evaluate your tasks to find out what's being done, how much time you spend to get it done, and which tasks and activities should you be investing in. The ultimate goal of January's Focus Friday topic is to help you create space to combat overwhelm, so that you can grow your business better while still having the time to go enjoy things beyond the daily grind. HAVE A LISTEN AND DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WORKSHEET THAT'S ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERIES: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

In this episode, Annie Lacroix talks about how you can conquer your entrepreneurial journey through perseverance and momentum. Read the full show notes here: https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season (https://www.annielacroix.com/current-season)

This week is a special episode introducing Season Two of the Brainy Boss Podcast with Annie LaCroix. New-ish name, new-ish format and a new website! Check out annielacroix.com (https://www.annielacroix.com/) and listen to this episode for all the exciting updates!

This is a special episode in which I look back on my first year podcasting. I talk about what went well and what didn't and how I intend to adjust for 2020. Also, the new website is up! Check out annielacroix.com (https://www.annielacroix.com/) ! You will still be able to find the podcast at brainyboss.co (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) as well!

This month’s Focus Friday series is all about planning for the new decade.  As the year 2019 closes, we welcome a new decade full of epic potential. Are you ready for it? Don’t worry, this month's topic is sure to help you get prepped for sustainable productivity! I know that it can be a little overwhelming, but as Brainy Bosses, we want the next decade to be even better than the last.  For this Focus Friday series, we will be talking about easy and manageable plans for the next ten years of your life and business! So, what are you waiting for? Grab that worksheet and start planning! This is the final episode to my 4-part series. For the full show notes and worksheet head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

Today’s episode is a bit different from the regular Ask Annie episode, because this question was something I got asked personally. “Why should I pay for easy things?” If you are just starting your business, you may have had to decide whether to hire a VA who can handle the easy tasks or not. Of course, if it’s easy then, why not just save the money, right? In doing business, there may be a lot of tasks that are easy to do; however, it can take up time. If you spend your time finishing these easy tasks, then you’ll have less time for the hard things. If you try to both, it will only tire you out faster. For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month’s Focus Friday series is all about planning for the new decade.  As the year 2019 closes, we welcome a new decade full of epic potential. Are you ready for it? Don’t worry, this month's topic is sure to help you get prepped for sustainable productivity! I know that it can be a little overwhelming, but as Brainy Bosses, we want the next decade to be even better than the last.  For this Focus Friday series, we will be talking about easy and manageable plans for the next ten years of your life and business! So, what are you waiting for? Grab that worksheet and start planning! This is part 3 of my 4-part series. For the full show notes and worksheet head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month’s Focus Friday series is all about planning for the new decade.  As the year 2019 closes, we welcome a new decade full of epic potential. Are you ready for it? Don’t worry, this month's topic is sure to help you get prepped for sustainable productivity! I know that it can be a little overwhelming, but as Brainy Bosses, we want the next decade to be even better than the last.  For this Focus Friday series, we will be talking about easy and manageable plans for the next ten years of your life and business! So, what are you waiting for? Grab that worksheet and start planning! This is part 2 of my 4-part series. For the full show notes and worksheet head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

The featured Brainy Boss listener question for this week is: “How to do I find the motivation to get stuff done that I don’t really want to do?” Motivation is generally the willingness to do a task or work. That is why many people believe that without it, you can’t achieve anything.  In this episode, we talk about why discipline is better than motivation, and how to improve on your self-discipline. For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month’s Focus Friday series is all about planning for the new decade.  As the year 2019 closes, we welcome a new decade full of epic potential. Are you ready for it? Don’t worry, this month's topic is sure to help you get prepped for sustainable productivity! I know that it can be a little overwhelming, but as Brainy Bosses, we want the next decade to be even better than the last.  For this Focus Friday series, we will be talking about easy and manageable plans for the next ten years of your life and business! So, what are you waiting for? Grab that worksheet and start planning! This is part 1 of my 4-part series. For the full show notes and worksheet head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

Andrea Zoellner is an amazing resource for helping creators find their voice and use it effectively. Tune into this conversation and see full show notes at Brainy Boss. (www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month’s series is all about Healthy Entrepreneurship. Throughout this series, I will cover the topics of sleep, water, whole foods, movement, mindfulness, play, and routine. The health of the CEO determines the health of the business so make sure you are taking care of your health as a priority! We are wrapping up our five-part Healthy Entrepreneurship series. How is your lifestyle shift going? Have you been incorporating the healthy habits we talked about for the last four episodes (e.g. drinking enough water, having enough sleep, eating more wholesome foods, movement and meditation)? The final healthy habit I'd like to talk about this week is play. Now, this can be in the most literal sense, like riding a swing at the park or playing sports with friends. Work is not life, it's about time we invested in having a good time outside work and being fully present at the moment! This is part 5 of my 5-part Healthy Entrepreneurship series. For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Networking can be intimidating, even for an extrovert. The idea of introducing yourself to a total stranger can, understandably, give anyone cold feet. What more the keeping and nurturing those connections through the years, right? But you know what they say, “Your network is your net worth.” So now, dive into some actionable tips to ease you into the wonderful world of networking! For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

This month’s series is all about Healthy Entrepreneurship. Throughout this series, I will cover the topics of sleep, water, whole foods, movement, mindfulness, play, and routine. The health of the CEO determines the health of the business so make sure you are taking care of your health as a priority! We've already covered getting enough water, sleep, and whole foods over the last few weeks. In this episode, we focus on the importance and effect of exercise and meditation to your entrepreneurial journey. This is part 4 of my 5-part Healthy Entrepreneurship series. For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Ted Bauer, the owner of subscribe to here. (http://thecontextofthings.com/newsletter/) In this episode we cover: The difference between Linkedin and Twitter Why social media hurts us while still connecting us Employers screening candidates on social media Why most employers don’t want critical thinkers What to ask a freelancer before hiring Is there such a thing as a bad employee? Connect with Ted in the following places: Context of Things (http://thecontextofthings.com/) Twitter (http://@tedbauer2003) LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/tedbauer2003)

This month’s series is all about Healthy Entrepreneurship. Throughout this series, I will cover the topics of sleep, water, whole foods, movement, mindfulness, play, and routine. The health of the CEO determines the health of the business so make sure you are taking care of your health as a priority! In this episode, we talk about how our relationship with food and eating affects our journey towards healthy entrepreneurship. This is part 2 of my 5-part Healthy Entrepreneurship series. For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

In this episode, Annie shares actionable tips to help you overcome the sense of isolation all entrepreneurs go through. For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month’s series is all about Healthy Entrepreneurship. Throughout this series, I will cover the topics of sleep, water, whole foods, movement, mindfulness, play, and routine. The health of the CEO determines the health of the business so make sure you are taking care of your health as a priority! Today's focus is on sleep and how it affects your overall well-being as a business owner. For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Binomial (http://www.binomial.info/) and joins us for an open discussion about our personal environment in regards to success in business.  For the FULL show notes, head over to (https://www.brainyboss.co/) Want to join a small, high-powered group of women making it happen every day? Go check out the (https://brainyboss.podia.com/) !

This month’s series is all about Healthy Entrepreneurship. Throughout this series, I will cover the topics of sleep, water, whole foods, movement, mindfulness, play, and routine. The health of the CEO determines the health of the business so make sure you are taking care of your health as a priority! For full show notes, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

This week on Ask Annie, we talk about guidelines that will help increase your hiring success and why you shouldn't be disheartened by a few wrong hires. For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month's focus is all about helping you implement efficient decision making strategies! In this episode, I share my insight on the benefits of investing in long-term strategies and the importance of reliable outside perspectives in making better business decisions. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Judith Germain, author of The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders (https://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Paradox-Secret-Successful-Leaders-ebook/dp/B0727WP2SC) , joins us today for a fascinating discussion about leadership. In today’s show we discuss: What a maverick is What the different types of maverick leaders exist How to cultivate beneficial maverick traits for an effective organization What mavericks need to lead well Judith is also the host of The Maverick Paradox Podcast (http://maverickparadox.com/maverick-paradox-podcast/) as well as the owner of Maverick Paradox, which offers a wide variety of services for companies. Connect with Judith in the following places: Maverick Paradox Website (https://www.maverickparadox.com/) The Maverick Paradox Podcast (http://maverickparadox.com/maverick-paradox-podcast/) LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/judithgermain) Twitter (http://maverickmastery)

This month's focus is all about helping you with implement effective decision making strategies! In this episode, I share my insight on how to identify which of your tasks are not urgent. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Joining us in today's Expert Insights episode are time management and sustainability experts, R. Shawn McBride and Shannon Gregg. For the FULL show notes, head over to (https://www.brainyboss.co/) Want more resources and join a small, high-powered group of women dedicated in making success happen every day? Go check out the (https://brainyboss.podia.com/) !

This month's focus is all about helping you with implement effective decision making strategies! In this episode, I share my insight on how to identify which of your tasks are not urgent. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

This week on Ask Annie, we talk about mindset shifts that will help you step back and let go of your tasks so you can get the best help for your business. For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This month's focus is all about helping you with implement effective decision making strategies! In this episode, we dive deep into the components that will help an entrepreneur evaluate how much weight their decision has on their business. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Ashley Barnhart, Adult Struggles (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-struggles/id1438069237) podcast For the FULL show notes, head over to (https://www.brainyboss.co/) Want to join a small, high-powered group of women making it happen every day? Go check out the (https://brainyboss.podia.com/) !

This is the final episode of my 4-part series on Building Your Team. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

This week on Ask Annie, we're discussing what email lists are and why you need one! For full show notes head to Brainy Boss. (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast)

This is episode 3 of my four-part series on building your team. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Ami Watkin and Laena McCarthy have some amazing thoughts on changing the way we hustle.  Their business, The Integrated Hustle (https://www.integratedhustle.com/) , focuses on helping women be honest with their true selves while building an empire. For the FULL show notes, head over to (https://www.brainyboss.co/) Want to join join a small, high-powered group of women making it happen everyday? Go check out the (https://brainyboss.podia.com/) !

This is 2 of a 4 part series on Building Your Team. For full show notes and the free worksheet, head over to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Dr. Yishan Xu, a sleep specialist, gives some insight on how poor sleep can impact us and what to do about it. For full show notes go to Brainy Boss (https://www.brainyboss.co/) .

This month's series is all about the process of building a great team. We start with the hiring process and carry all the way through to management and termination. Download the worksheet at Brainy Boss (www.brainyboss.co/podcast) .

Leah Steele lays down excellent wisdom about how to see the signs of burnout and manage it before it becomes a problem. For full show notes and contact info, go to Brainy Boss (www.brainyboss.co)