Business Savvy

After many episodes of bringing you fascinating guests, in-depth discussions, and thought-provoking content, we will be taking a brief hiatus. Don't worry, we'll be back soon with fresh new episodes and exciting new topics. We want to thank you all for your support and for tuning in. In the meantime, we'll be using this time to recharge, plan new content and continue to bring you the best show possible. So stay subscribed, stay tuned and we'll be back before you know it! Thank you again for your support, see you soon.Make sure to follow us over on Instagram @thevirtualsavvy for updates!

If you're a natural-born procrastinator, this episode is for you!In this episode of the podcast, the host, Abbey, discusses her experiences with procrastination and offers tips and strategies for overcoming it. In This Episode:-Why procrastination can have negative impacts on not only the individual but also their team and business. -Tactics and tools that have helped her overcome it. -How to be honest with themselves about their procrastination and to come up with a plan to overcome it.

What are you planning to do in your business next year? It's that wonderful time of the year where we get to plan our marketing efforts and growth levers to set our business up for a successful 2023. In this episode, I want to show you how my team and I do just that!In this episode, I'll dive into:- How to make sure you're able to replicate what's working well- The right way to set goals in your business- My favorite way to brainstorm when making annual business plans.Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvyco

Have you thought about hiring a VA or freelancer but don't know where to begin? After years of working as a freelancer and then building my own online business, I've had many successes and failures when it comes to hiring. Today I'm sharing the winning hiring strategy I've developed to help you nail your first (or next) hire.In this episode, I'll dive into:- What you need to do before beginning the actual hiring process.- The 7 steps you need to take to hire your first freelancer- My number one tip for making sure your freelancer is going to be successful Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvyco

Are you still wearing all of the hats in your business? Burnout is the number one reason why businesses stop growing and in today's episode, I'm going to help you avoid this deadly mistake.In this episode, I'll dive into:-How to handle times when you feel "bored in your business"-How to identify the "silver bullets" in your business-How to apply the 80/20 principle to your businessResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Are you a conflict-averse or avoidant as a leader?Conflict is an often overlooked but vital piece to your organization. Our outside world reinforces that conflict is not something you want to participate in – However, in productive conflict, debate and the freedom of different ideas come together in order to create something of amazing value.Today I'm talking Steph Tuss, CEO of multimillion-dollar global consulting company Life Is Now, Inc., and frequent stand-in cohost of Business Daily News' top-ranked podcast - The Successful Mind.We're talking about some impactful ways conflict can be communicated effectively. Press play if you're ready to discover how to handle conflict avoidance in your organization.In This Episode:- What can happen if you're too conflict-averse or avoidant as a leader - The importance of engaging in conflict to allow the best idea to win and to advance the company forward. - How to hold people accountable without feeling like the enemy. Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comConnect With Steph:Instagram - @stephtuss https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.tuss https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephtuss/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make a million dollars as a web designer without using ads?Today I'm talking with Becca Luna. She is a high school dropout that created a multiple six-figure web design business on a MacBook Air in a 500 sqft apartment. She now runs a million-dollar educational empire teaching driven creatives how to build 6 figure web design brands with no college degree, no coding knowledge, and no previous experience.This conversation is jam packed with information on how to scale a service-based businessIn This Episode:- Mistakes to avoid when trying to scale as a service provider -The 3 main ways to scale your service -How to productize your service  Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comConnect With Becca:https://www.instagram.com/iambeccaluna/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Entrepreneur friends: Are you tired, do you feel like giving up on something you've worked really hard on?Today I'm speaking with Rick Mulready who is a 7-figure business coach, online ads expert and host of The Art of Online Business podcast.  We're talking about what it's really like to scale your business beyond yourself, and how to build a business that lights you up and is actually sustainable.  In This Episode:- How to successfully pivot your business without losing focus or steam.- How your mindset effects the success of your business- How Rick simplified his offer suite to create less stress in his businessResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comConnect With Rick:https://www.instagram.com/rickmulready/https://www.youtube.com/rickmulreadyHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you thought about writing a book, but you have absolutely no idea where to get started?Today I'm speaking with Chandler Bolt who is the CEO of Self-Publishing School, and he's helped thousands of people write books that have helped grow their impact income. Press play if you want to learn all the details about how to self-publish your book!In This Episode:-How to leverage a book to grow your business-When is the best time to write a book?-The actual step-by-step overview of self-publishingResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Chandler:https://self-publishingschool.com/YoutubeInstagramHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

What would it look like to take a 4-week vacation from your business?Today I'm speaking with Angela Henderson who is a business coach, author, mental health clinician, and mother of two.  She's sharing both the practical and mental strategies she applies every year in order to take intentional time off from her business so she can prioritize her mental health and be present with her family.In This Episode:-How to make planned rest and vacation a normal part of your business-A Transparent conversation of hustle culture and mental health-How to prepare your team to take ownership of your business while you're gone.Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Angela:https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/Women In Business Collaborative Facebook GroupHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online.HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business!Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you wanted to start a speaking career or add public speaking to your business?Today I'm speaking with a nationally awarded speaker, author, educator, and podcaster, Jasmin Haley, who helps rock star professionals amplify their voices from the stage.She's teaching us how to create a speaking message that is truly impactful and what steps to take in order to get started speaking todayIn This Episode:-How to know if you're ready to start speaking.-How to use the HEART methodology to captivate your audience-The process of creating "your signature talk"Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comJasmin's profitable speaker roadmap: get it hereFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Jasmin:https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminhaleyhttps://www.instagram.com/itsjasminhaley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminhaley/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

On a scale from 1-10 how would you rate your own confidence in your personal and business finances?Today I'm speaking with an award-winning personal finance expert and founder of Finances Demystified, Dominique Broadway, who is a woman on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone.We're talking about how what you need to do when you start making money in your business.In This Episode:-How to change a negative mindset about money-Specific strategies for getting in control of your personal and business finances-How to use your numbers to make strategic decisions in your business.Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Dominique:https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminhaleyhttps://www.instagram.com/itsjasminhaley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminhaley/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Establishing your mission, vision, values influences how you market, the way you treat your customers, and who you bring on your team.  In this episode, I'm speaking with Julia Taylor, Founder of Geek Pack, where she empowers women to learn tech. We're talking about how took her mission from a paragraph on a word doc to a practical application that has changed thousands of women's lives forever. In This Episode- How to differentiate between mission, vision and values.- Practical ways to integrate your mission into your company culture-How to measure if your company is staying on track to meet your visionResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With JuliaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_the_geek/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliathegeek/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/geekpackTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliathegeekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliathegeek/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/julia_the_geek/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you been looking at our current business economy and thinking "what the heck is going on" well you're not alone!The online business world is constantly changing. What worked a few years ago may not work now.Today I'm sitting down for a coffee chat with my friend Abagail from Boss Project, and we're chatting about the current state of online business, and what you need to do to be successful in today's market.In This Episode:-Practical ways to pivot when the market changes-The end of the "Girl Boss" era-Systems and strategies to have in place in order to keep up with changing prioritiesResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Abagailhttps://www.instagram.com/bossproject/https://www.tiktok.com/@thebossprojectHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

So many of us want to hire a team to manage the day to day in our business, but don't know where to beginToday I'm speaking with Austin Netzley. He's an author, investor, coach, and founder of 2x: where he helps 6 and 7-figure business owners turn their business into a fast-growing machine.Whether you're looking at hiring a freelancer or employee, we're going deep into the practical and tactical ways to leverage the right people to scale your business.   In this episode:How to hire for mission and valuesSystems you need in place to begin hiringStep-by step how to hire the right teamResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Austinhttps://www.austinnetzley.com/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you thought about creating a new offer but you're having those doubts:"is it the right timing," "will people actually buy this?"Today I'm talking with super successful digital product creator Elise Darma, andShe's breaking down step-by-step how to create a brand new offer. She seriously held nothing back, so If you've been sitting on an idea for a new offer, you don't want to miss this one!In This Episode:-Tips for helping you overcome mindset block when creating new offers-Elise's 5-phase system for creating an offer-When is the right time to create a new offer?Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Elisehttps://www.instagram.com/elisedarma/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

If you market your business on social media, there's no way to get around short form video. TikTok, Reels, Shorts... There's no denying the power in short form content. But how can you utilize this type of content to actually get leads for your existing business?Today I'm chatting with Aubree Malick who grew her TikTok to 300K plus followers. She's giving us all the juicy tips on how to strategize and systematize your TikTok content so you can get in on this super powerful platform.  In this Episode:-How to repurpose your existing content into short form video-How to turn your followers into a lead generator for your business-How to run TikTok with a teamResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Aubreeinstagram.com/aubreemalickHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Are you tired of the guru advice that tells you how you HAVE to run your business?Sometimes when you're doing things in business because you "should" or because someone else told you that's the way it is, you can end up running a business you dread. Today I'm chatting with my friend Monica Froese, founder of Redefining Mom, about how to return to a business that you love.So if you're ready to learn strategies for creating a business model YOUR way, press play on today's episode. In This Episode:-How to lean into your passions as a business owner-What does success really look like in business?-A chat about revenue, expenses and profitabilityResources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Monica:https://facebook.com/monicanfroesehttps://www.instagram.com/monica.froese/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up and look at your business to-do list and think "ugh, I just don't want to do this today"What happens when those days turn into a season of being kind of done and burnt out with your business?Today I'm chatting with my friend Kelsey Baldwin of Paper and Oats. We're talking really candidly about what it looks like to lead a business that you enjoy waking up to. If you're grasping for less hustle and temptation by hustle culture, press play on today's episodeIn This Episode:-What do do when your business gets boring-How to  recognize the signs of burnout -How to carve out time for the things that satisfy your soul Resources:For free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Kelseyhttps://www.paperandoats.com/https://www.instagram.com/paperandoats/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Want to know the fastest way to become the go-to authority in your field? While podcasting is not the fastest way to grow your audience,  it is SUCH  a great tool for long term growth and visibility. Whether you want to start a podcast or start get interviewed on OTHER podcasts, this episode is for youWe're talking all things podcast in this episode, so let's jump in!In this episode:-How to leverage your own podcast-How to leverage OTHER people's podcasts-The most surprising benefit of podcasting as a marketing toolResources:For free business resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Jaclyn:http://instagram.com/jaclyn_mellonehttp://instagram.com/go.to.galhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/withjaclynmellone/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

If you're a mom and a business owner then today's episode is for you!I'm chatting with Suzi Whitford from startamomblog.comThis conversation is like sitting down with a good friend over a cup of coffee. Let's be honest, If you're a mom and business owner you probably need that right now!It can be a bit lonely and you can feel like you're struggling through that balance between mom life and business life. In today's episode, we talk about:Retiring your husband.The transition from corporate life to mom life.Season of your business and life with your kids.Suzi is a gem, she is so full of information! She has worked with Fortune 100 companies like GE and Disney working on systems. A blogger herself Suzi has led over 100k students through her courses and programs. I know you're going to love this conversation. If you're ready to learn a lot today, the press play on today's episode!Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Suzi:https://www.startamomblog.comInstagram: @startamomblogHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

There is something really powerful when your audience can touch and feel and hold something that belongs to your company. In the digital world, it's easy to forget about the power of physical products. We recently started a merch store, not as a huge revenue builder but so our audience has something to physically connect with. Today I'm talking with Julie Ball, she is the head honcho over at Sparkle. Hustle. Grow. and Subscription Box Bootcamp. She has been featured EVERYWHERE about her subscription box for female entrepreneurs. This episode is Jam-Packed! We're going to cover a lot of ground, so if you're interested in learning all about how to start a subscription or even participate in one, press play on today's episode! In today's episode, we talk about:Starting your own subscription box.Adding a subscription box model to your already existing business.Utilizing subscription boxes even if you don't want to start one.Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Julie:https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com/Instagram: @subscriptionboxbootcampHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

How do you grow an online business that is both successful and sustainable?In this episode, I talk with Rebeca Tracey, the founder of The Uncaged Life.Rebecca is literally the definition of living uncaged. She's a rock-climbing, live-life-to-fullest,  most uncaged type of person.Since 2011, Rebecca has been teaching people how to grow their online businesses in a way that they can live life to its fullest.In today's episode, we talk about:Building an uncaged lifestyle supporting business. The benefits of staying in your lane. Everything changes when you hire well.Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Rebecca:https://theuncagedlife.com/Instagram: @theuncagedlifeHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

I love a good "fast growth" story. Yes - I think it's important to highlight fast and slow growth. The reality is that MOST businesses don't grow at 100x lightning speed... BUT I love to study fast growth success. There's always something to learn from someone who has had incredible success in a short period of time. That's why we're talking to my girl, Thais, today. Thais Saenz started her virtual assistant business (Saenz Global), and within one year, her business made over 600k in revenue. How did she do it? We'll talk all things niching down, speaking to your audience, and high-impact marketing on today's podcast. Buckle up - this is a good one. In today's episode, we talk about:How to scale a virtual assistant or freelancer business quicklyWhy marketing to your customer's pain points could be your BEST business decision yetHow to scale a team and elevate yourself to "CEO" in your freelancer businessSo if you're ready to dive in with us as we talk about going from being a general VA to 600k then press play on today's episode!Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Thais:https://www.saenzglobal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saenzglobal/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Do you ever get the feeling that maybe you should be happier in your business?Maybe you “should” be making more money at this point?Maybe you “should” be reaching your goals faster? In this episode, I'm talking with Ryann Dowdy…Ryan has an extensive background in sales.In fact, she has helped businesses make millions of dollars using her sales techniques in the corporate world and has gone on to build wildly successful businesses in the online space. Now, Ryann is narrowing her focus on community, and the value of authenticity. If you've been feeling stuck or just unhappy in your current business, today's episode is going to help you reveal if this is an external feeling or a true drive inside of you that's identifying to you maybe it's time to pivot. In today's episode, we talk about:Pivoting your business regardless of fear.The new way to “do” community. How to Prioritize community. Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Ryann:Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/beintheroomInstagram: @RyannDowdyOfficialTikTok: @RyannDowdyOfficialLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

What is the difference between creating a community and creating a movement?Creating fanatic fans, people who love what you do and will come to defend you if someone is opposing you!This kind of deep-rooted community, this movement is exemplified by Lauren Golden and her Free Momma Movement Lauren launched the movement in order to show working moms that they don't have to choose between financial security and family. She's built a massive online community where other people come together and rally behind that core belief.If you want to learn what it takes to build a movement, then press play on today's episode!In today's episode, we talk about:Finding flexibility & freedomHow to cultivate a movementThe importance of drawing lines in the sandResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Lauren:https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenGoldenfreemamaHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Hiring can be really scary!  Today we are *literally* going to give you the blueprint, a step-by-step guide on how to hire well. We're chatting with MeLisa Dill, the COO of the Virtual Savvy and HelloSavvy. She's my right-hand woman, my Integrator, I call her my “work husband” because she is basically the other half of my brain and without her, I could not function! MeLisa lays out the 5 steps to hiring well that we swear by and have used to add AMAZING people to our team. So if you want to attack your fears and follow the map to hiring absolute gems for your business, then press play on today's episode! In today's episode, we talk about:Building a team with longevity.Our step-by-step process for hiring.How to overcome your hiring fears. Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

I'm going to tell you the secret ingredient to having a cohesive and mission-minded business. It's super simple…its only two words…Ready??CORE. VALUES.That's right, you heard it here first! The best-kept secret to having a thriving, cohesive, and mission-minded business is creating and implementing your own core values.I'm so excited to share with you all about how using core values can launch your business and your team on your mission, driven by values.  In today's episode, we talk about:What are core values? Why having core values is important.How to integrate core values into your business and team functions.So if you're ready to learn about how core values can impact your business or your team, press play on today's episode!Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoSponsored by:HelloSavvy HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you ever thought to yourself...Is this it?Is this what my work life is going to be like every day?This can't be all it is!Well, you are not alone! Today we're talking to Shannon Mattern and she described having those same exact thoughts. That's because if you are on the trek from Solopreneur to CEO you already know about some of the challenges that go along with that journey.In today's episode, we talk about: The challenges and hard lessons learned while attempting to start a business and shake off the employee mindset.What it's like to have a rapid testing phase and how it impacts your growth.How elevating yourself to CEO means finding freedom, flexibility, and financial independence.Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Shannon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonlmattern/HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you gotten caught up in the comparison game before?Sometimes when we are growing our business we can get so wrapped up in looking at everyone else.Look at what "so-and-so" are doing with their brand...That's just one of the topics Kate and I cover in today's episode!In today's episode, we talk about: How Kate went from living on unemployment and food stamps during the recession to growing a Pinterest management agency to 7 figures!!The challenges of rapid growth.How honing in on strengths can help you lead your team well! Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Kate:https://www.kateahl.com/Podcast: The Simple Pin PodcastHelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

What if I told you that you could work less but do more for your business. What if I told you that you can grow your business and elevate yourself to CEO by implementing one strategy? In today's podcast, I am going to share with you how my company grew by 75x by hiring the right people with the right foundation. Press play or keep reading.In This Episode:-My journey as a course creator-The framework I used to 75x my business (while working fewer hours)-My number one secret to finding the RIGHT team to grow your teamResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoSponsored by:HelloSavvy HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online.HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business!Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Interested in how to ethically use scarcity marketing in your business? Using scarcity is definitely effective, but how do you implement scarcity marketing and stay ethical?  Jacques Hopkins joins me in this episode to talk about a recent experiment he ran in his business that totally changes the way I think about scarcity marketing.In this episode, We'll dive into:-What kept Jacques going through 7 failed business attempts-3 different ways to implement scarcity to your marketing funnels-Results from the experiment Jacques performed on his funnel that 10xed his online course sales.Resources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Jacques:Instagram: https://instagram.com/pianoin21days Podcast: The Online Course Showhttps://pianoin21days.com/Sponsored by:HelloSavvy HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Are you still wearing all of the hats in your business? Burnout is the number one reason why businesses stop growing and in today's episode, I'm going to help you avoid this deadly mistake.In this episode, I'll dive into:-How to handle times when you feel "bored in your business"-How to identify the "silver bullets" in your business-How to apply the 80/20 principle to your businessResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoSponsored by:HelloSavvy HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you ever seen people get featured in huge media outlets and you're wondering "How in the world did they do that?" If you're ready to learn how to demystify PR for your business, this episode is for you.In this episode, I'll dive into:-how to get over your fear of pitching yourself-The biggest mistake most people make when sending pitch emails-How to create an irresistible media pitchResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvycoConnect With Christina:Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MediaMavenAndMoreTwitter: https://Twitter.com/ChristinaAllDayInstagram: https://Instagram.com/ChristinaAllDayLinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/ChristinaAllDaySponsored by:HelloSavvy HelloSavvy is a new freelancer marketplace that is changing the way hiring happens online. HelloSavvy helps you find freelancers that will align with your company's mission and vision. You can even filter freelancers by personality type and the specific tools you use in your business! Ready to scale your business by hiring the right people? Head over to Hellosavvy.com to learn more.

Have you ever found yourself saying "one day..." (insert crazy business idea here)?Honestly SAME! As entrepreneurs, it can be hard to determine when the right time is to take action on our ideas.In this episode, I'll dive into:-When it's time to launch something new-When it's time to say NO-How I was able to launch a second businessResources:For show notes and free resources: www.businesssavvyshow.comFollow:www.instagram.com/hellosavvycowww.facebook.com/hellosavvy