Business Therapy

So you have this PURPOSE you are trying to serve, and this thing you are building to help you do it...but how do you make sure what and how you’re building it is reallllly serving your ultimate dream supreme!? I am talking about how and when you need to diversify your offerings to make sure you are serving up the right stuff! You know what the people need, let’s make sure you are getting it to them! Let’s get aligned, in the flow, and ready to go! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Do you want a team? 2. Do your offerings directly serve your purpose? 3. Are you crippling yourself by only doing what you think you should do? Find Project Deviate here! https://www.projectdeviateconsulting.com/ Join the Mastermind Retreat here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat Get your I'm Doing Awesome Daily Guided Journal here! https://partywithalison.com/collections/awesome-collection

But Alison! How do I stay motivated to keep pushing through in these crazy times!? Spoiler alert: YOU DON’T! No one really knows how to handle a world pandemic, there is no way to know what’s next, but I am sharing some ways to navigate it all. If you need a little pep talk, mood boost, and some COMPASSION—this episode is for you! Register for COACHING CALLS AND A RETREAT here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat

Brace yourself for some BRASS TACKS AND REAL ACTUAL NUMBERS because we are getting REAL about how to pitch yourself! I am taking everything out the abstract and giving you all the details on what to say, how to say it, and how much MONEY to ask for when you are wanting to work with people! Whether you are looking for collaborations, sponsorships, or just need some tips on how to get what you want—this episode is for you! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Are you afraid to ask for what you want because you don’t feel legit enough? 2. Have you created an offering to send to people? 3. Is it beneficial for you to work for free right now? Register for the mastermind retreat here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat Find Amy on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/milkandcoco/

So you felt called to do something, you overcame all the obstacles and DID it, and you’re continuing to do everything right! What now? What’s next? How do you level up and get to those end game goals? We are talking all about opening your mind to new possibilities and solutions and TRUSTING THE PROCESS on today’s unique episode! Prepare to feel some feelings! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Imagine you’ve accomplished your current goal, what do you see for yourself going forward? 2. Are you on the right platform? 3. Are you open to possible solutions and opportunities outside of your control? Register for the retreat here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat Find Miriam on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/becauseofwhathappened/

Do you know what you want to do but it isn’t paying the bills yet? Don’t get discouraged! We go into how to pay your bills doing work that doesn’t drain you of all your energy so you can put your passion and creativity toward the project of your dreams! You really can have it all—you might just have to get creative in the process! Let’s do it! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. How much money do you want to make vs. need? 2. Are you waiting for someone to give you permission to do what you really want to do? 3. Do you think you need to get to a certain level before you can do what you want? Register for the retreat here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat Find Dakota on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/dakotahuntstudio/

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! I psychoanalyze one of my good friends, @ashleyrosereeves! Ok fun! Why should YOU be excited? Because I hold nothing back and go deep! Out of love! And the breakthroughs that happen are HUGE! And I’m giving you all the tools to make it apply directly to you and BREAK ON THROUGH! Let’s make some tough decisions! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. What does it mean about me? 2. What do you think the next step is? Follow gut reaction What sounds nice? Don’t judge it 3. Let’s create some markers or timeline for those steps! Register for the retreat here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/retreat Find us on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/alisonsbrandschool/

Dreaming up a goal without knowing the steps it will take to get there is magic! And also realllly challenging! We are troubleshooting how to create the most direct path while also making sure you’re chasing the right thing. If you need some support and fresh ideas in your business or even just life in general, you will love this episode! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Are you focused on the right thing? 2. Do you work with people who know more than you? 3. What is your ideal end game Join Awesome on Demand and get the Boss Babe Booster FREE! https://aod.thealisonshow.com/ Find Erika on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/musedenim/

It is SO EXCITING when you have a product that is going well, but if you don’t build trust between you and your customers there won’t be any reason for them to stick with you! This can make converting customers to new products, or moving beyond transactional products tough! We are breaking down how to build up trust so you can do what you feel called to do and people will follow! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Are you making assumptions about what your audience wants? 2. Are you giving people a reason to connect with your brand? 3. Are the systems you have in place creating the results you want? Join Awesome on Demand and get the monthly Boss Babe Booster included FREE! https://aod.thealisonshow.com/ Find Dave here! https://dirobi.com/

What do you do when that steady increase of sales and growth suddenly flatlines!? PANIC! Right?! Not today satan! We are coming at you with actionable tips on what to do when you need to get things going again! We are talking about when to go back to basics, and how to tackle trying something new! I don’t care who you are, this episode is for you! Also I actually really do care. So let’s do this! Here are you 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Who are you talking to? 2. Do you need to sell more to the people you have, or sell to more people? 3. Have you written something off just because it hasn’t worked yet? Follow Cassandra on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/gettingposhwithcassandra/

When you REALLY CARE about your work it can sometimes become difficult to stay objective in your product creation and marketing. Your ego and you heart get all wrapped up in it! I mean, so I’ve heard. HA we are talking about how to play to your strengths and use what you have to take the next step, and how to use the voice of your people in your marketing to best serve them! And you! With this episode maybe you really CAN have it all!!? Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Are you feeling called to do a million things and make huge changes? Or are you restless? 2. Are you making decisions based on what you really want, or what you feel like you SHOULD want? 3. Have you asked your customers/clients what THEIR pain points are? Follow Morgan on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/miss_morgan_/

The only way to grow and figure stuff out is by DOING THE WORK! Today we are talking about how to look at the work you’ve been doing and using it to uncover what you REALLY want, what’s working and what’s not, and how to adjust things to make sure you’re on the path you want to be on! The answers are all there—let’s find them! This episode is packed with takeaways and tools that will get you clear and PUMPED! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Have you created a benchmark for yourself that you have to hit before you go for what you really want? 2. If someone gave you the opportunity you’ve been waiting for tomorrow—what would you need to be ready to jump on it? 3. What action would your goal self take today? Follow Dani on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/a.day.with.dani/

If you confuse—you lose! YOU know what you do, but how do you communicate that to your potential customers/clients!? And how do you say it in a way that serves THEM and makes them WANT YOU and NEED YOU oh baby oh baby!? We answer all of that and more in this action packed episode that I guarantee will bring you breakthroughs and solutions NOW! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Have you created an easy access point for people? 2. What pain points does your product/service help people with, and what are the benefits? 3. Have you forgotten the people you’re serving? Sign up for our FREE webinar—How to Grow an Instagram that Slays and Pays! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/slays-and-pays Get the IG4U Audio Course here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Follow Sarah on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/soulsparkmovement/

Happy customers and clients spreading the word about how great you are is MAGIC for growing your business! But what do you do next when you want to GO BIGGER!? We are talking long term strategy, when to do or not do paid ads, and how to maximize your unique value propositions in your marketing! I know this episode will leave you feeling PUMPED to dive in and take action on whatever you are working on right now! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Are you featuring your unique value propositions in your marketing? 2. Does your messaging clearly communicate what you have to offer, what your customer/client is going to get from you, and what their experience is going to look like? 3. What is something you could hire out right now to give you the space to do what YOU do best? Get the IG4U Audio Course here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/IG4U Get your ticket to the How to Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in Arizona here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/ Follow Beehive Catering on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/beehive.catering/

“I should be more successful by now!” Sound familiar? Getting caught up in timelines and expectations can make it feel like you’re never quite as successful as you SHOULD be—no matter where you’re at! Deciding what to do next, and if it’s really the step you WANT to be taking can feel heavy, scary, and confusing—so let me lighten your load! I know this episode will help you have some MAJOR breakthroughs! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Do you really not know what to do next, or are you just afraid to do the thing you really want? 2. Are you forcing frantic action to maintain momentum? 3. What task in your business can you remove yourself from to free up resources for what you really want to be doing? Get your ticket to the Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in AZ here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/ For more info on coaching with Alison please email info@alisonsbrandschool.com Follow Brad on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/thesoberbodybuilder/ Find his website here! https://www.keynutritionhealth.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZDtBRDvARIsAPXFx3D1xTYzFSMwIQMUFGHxtMyDELJsuEJ8YyBQbD08nlx0zaxhMyErPn8aAhTBEALw_wcB Listen to his podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-key-nutrition-podcast/id1437983368

I’m working so hard and my work is so good WHY DOESN’T ANYBODY CARE?! I know I’m not the only one who feels this way! @ashleyrosereeves and I are sharing some teaser content from my Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in this episode and I know it will give you clarity and an action plan on the spot! You are doing a really good job—and it’s time you felt like it! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Am I over-identifying with what I care about? 2. Can I tell someone what my business does in ONE sentence? 3. Are the things I am doing right now sustainable and consistent with the kind of life I want to build? Register for the Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in Arizona here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/

Building a community can be really tough—and monetizing what you’ve built is even tougher! We aren’t holding anything back in this candid, brass tacks conversation about how to build, how to monetize, how to use events in your business, and how to communicate your message clearly so your people engage! You have pain points—we have soothing, calming, healing solutions! (I said that in my sultry business therapy voice OBVIOUSLY!) Here are you 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Are your customers/audience confused about what you are offering? 2. Are you limiting your reach by assuming only certain people will be interested in what you are offering? 3. Think of something you feel like is “not working”. Get specific on what part of it isn’t working, or why it feels that way. Register for the Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in Arizona here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/ Follow Bergen on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/womb_sisters/

When life kicks you down it can be HARD to get back up! And then what do you do next!? More of the same? A pivot? A whole new direction!? It can be overwhelming. We talk about actual things to do to get back up and then we get specific on how to create a path and parameters to get you where you really want to be...living the dream! It’s a REAL GOOD ONE! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Create a marker for success that will help you stop, notice, and FEEL successful! 2. Are you letting what you think you need NOW, prevent you from going after what you really want? 3. Get specific about the parameters of your dream job. What do you do, where do you do it, who are you serving? Get your ticket for the Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in Arizona before they are gone! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/

So you’ve been doing your thing for a while now and it’s going FINE but you’re ready to cash in on all the work you’ve put in and LEVEL UP! But how!? What’s next!? We are talking about what to try, how long to try it, growth strategies, and when to go all in on one thing versus playing the field! If you’ve been feeling a little blah in your business this is the boost you’ve been looking for! Here are your three Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. What do you want to make money doing? 2. What does the next level look like specifically? 3. Is there something you aren’t doing because it feels uncomfortable? Find Hester on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/hestershandmadehome/ Get tickets for the Build an Awesome Brand Workshop in Arizona here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/

You’ve got your skill, your product, or idea ready...but now who do you have to buy it?! Ariel isn’t the only one out there longing to be where the people are! Knowing what it is you feel called to do is HUGE- but how do you get it in front of the people you want to serve!? We are talking all about how to get clear on what you’re selling, how to get it to the people you want, and when to stretch yourself vs. when to play to your strengths! No matter where you’re at in business or LIFE I know this episode will help you! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Are you assuming you’re providing for a need with your product or service without considering if it is also a want? 2. Are you giving what YOU want to give, or just what the people want? 3. List three personal action items you will do to connect with new people! Alison's Brand School is coming to Arizona! Text EARLYBIRDBLITZ to 31996 to be the first to know when tickets are available! Follow Andra on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/momsofmultiplescoaching/ Find her website here! https://andraerickson.com/

If only I had the TIME! We all think some version of this every day YES!? I can’t give you more hours in a day but I CAN give you some ways to maximize what you have and put your energy where it is BEST used! We’re talking time management, systems for the systems adverse (creatives!), and how you actually DO have time for that passion project you’ve been putting off! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Is your current schedule (routine, time management approach/lack) creating frantic action or inspired action? 2. Think of a specific problem you’re struggling with right now. What would success for THIS specific problem look like? 3. What passion project are you putting on hold to take care of alllll the others? Other stuff we talked about! Find Natalie on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/natmads/ Follow JK! Studios on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/jkstudios/

It’s easy to think successful people feel completely confident every day in everything they do but here’s the thing- that’s a bunch of crap! In this episode we reframe those feelings of doubt and insecurity that attack you into something productive! Let’s do it!!! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Have you assigned yourself a job that is actually impossible to do? 2. Are you letting a future possibility hold you back in the decisions you make now? 3. Do you really want to do everything, or is it that you just don’t want to have to choose something? Find Michelle on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/maylilyphoto/ Joint the Boss Babe In Crowd here! www.alisonsbrandschool.com/subscribe

Growing pains are REAL especially when it means letting go of things we LOVE to do and LOVE to control! We get reallllll specific on how to decide what/when/how to let go of things to create space for growth AND how to get more time! Good thing you look hot in that snorkel because we are diving deep! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. What is the minimum viable product version of your goal? What immediate action can you take to get there? 2. Where is the bottleneck? 3. What is something you do that is almost effortless for you but taxing for other people? Find Breea and Cody on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/tellthebirds/ Get your spot at IG4U here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/

Whether it’s your first day on the job or you’ve been at this for years PRICING CAN BE A PAIN! We get realllll specific on setting prices and then take it EVEN DEEPER into how to create the perceived value you want. OOOOOOO It’s SO GOOD! Here are your 3 BUSINESS THERAPY QUESTIONS: 1. What assumptions have you made about the required path to your goal? 2. What parameters have you put around taking action on something that are getting in your way? 3.What is the story you want to tell through your product or service? Find Robyn on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/robyndraperceramics/ Join us at IG4U! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/

You have your reasons for building what you’re building, but what are the REALLLL reasons?? Today I go tough on my beautiful friend @chelseachristensen to dig deep into the WHY behind starting something new! Maybe you have a passion or a calling but does it need to be a business or could it be a hobby? WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM IT!? Bring your hard hat cause walls are tumbling down!! Join us at the IG4U event here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Find Chelsea on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/chelseachristensen/ Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. What assumptions are you making about something you haven’t really tried yet? 2. If something forced you to quit RIGHT NOW would you be relieved or devastated? 3. Describe in detail the person you are trying to serve. What do they need most?

You can do what you want but is it what the people need?! Sometimes we get so excited about creating something we THINK everyone needs that we forget to ask them if they really DO need it! And are we providing it in an accessible way? Changing things up can feel discouraging but my chat with Brittany is the perfect example of how NOTHING is ever wasted! It is so powerful to be in a position of experimentation and exploration! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Have I assumed a need exists without asking?  2. Am I spending too many resources creating something I don’t have realistic expectations around?  3. What is holding me back from trying something new? Is that story I’m telling myself true?  Find Brittany on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/ Listen to Brittany's podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/law-and-wit/id1314211690?mt=2 Join us for IG4U here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/

I’m doing what I feel called to do and I’m doing it in the way I felt inspired to do it but it’s NOT WORKING the way I thought it would so now I am pretty sure I should quit everything. Relatable!? Today I chatted with my very own Texas pastor, Crystal Sparks, about the fear in letting go and allowing ourselves to pivot and more fully come in to our purpose! It is so relatable and powerful and could be just what you need to knock down some walls! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Is what you are doing resonating or is it time to pivot? 2. What are you already doing right now that you can use as a resource to build your business? 3. What are you afraid to let go of that’s keeping you from doing what you are feeling called to do? Find Crystal on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/crystal_sparks/ Save your seat for IG4U here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Find extended show notes here! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/podcast/

Do you have a lot of feelings about money!? WE ALL DO! I’m diving deep into scarcity mentality and the blocks around giving ourselves PERMISSION to make money and do what we feel called to do with the beautifully brilliant Jade Bennett! Let’s tackle those deep seated limiting beliefs that we don’t even realize are running the show- in our heads AND our business!! And then we can all scream with more confidence, “SHOW ME THE MONEY!” Here are you 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF! 1. Address YOUR money issues by filling in the blank with your gut reaction: I can make money if_________________? Now ask yourself, is this really true? 2. What would you do if everyone gave you permission and made you comfortable doing it? Do you need that permission? 3. Think of a money related goal: Address how much you want? Why do you want it? And a ROUGH idea for how you’re going to get it? Find Jade on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thejadebennett/?igshid=1dx9rhpag2eol Join us at our IG4U live event! alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Takeaways and episode notifications! Join the Boss Babes In-Crowd! alisonbrandschool.com/subscribe/ Use code: BUSINESSTHERAPY for 20% off at pleasantpictures.club

Do you have something good but don’t know how to even get started on actually DOING IT!? I got you! I get into it with my friend James on how to figure out what you really want, where to start, and specifics on building something that will serve you AND the people you want to reach! If you have been feeling scattered and lost, and too overwhelmed and drained to narrow things down, listen up and let me blow your mind! Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. What do you need to feel successful? 2. Which types of interactions fuel you and which drain you? 3. What resources do you have RIGHT NOW? Make a list! Go find James on Instagram! https://instagram.com/saturdaydadfitness?igshid=14661ak2iw2zs Join us at our IG4U live event! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Takeaways and episode notifications! Join the Boss Babes In-Crowd! http://alisonbrandschool.com/subscribe/ Use code: BUSINESSTHERAPY for 20% off at pleasantpictures.club

Yes, yes YES! I’m so freaking excited to coach my long-time friend Alexis Scheid about growing a personal brand with @lexischeid, and her goals for a multi-level marketing company she has recently joined. If you have been questioning whether or not you should have two IG accounts, want ideas on how to get started growing an IG account, or you want solutions on how to weave your Direct Sales or MLM into an IG account...this episode is going to BLOW YA MIND! I give away a lot of really good stuff here, and YOU ARE WELCOME. Here are your 3 Business Therapy Questions to ASK YOURSELF: 1. Do the day-to-day realities of your goal fit with your personality or nature? 2. Do I work better with structure? Or can I manage working on the go without insane amounts of stress? 3. Just because I can do it, does it mean I SHOULD DO IT!? You can find Alexis here! Go thank her for being so open and awesome! https://www.instagram.com/lexischeid/ Join us at our IG4U live event! https://alisonsbrandschool.com/ig4u/ Takeaways and episode notifications! Join the Boss Babes In-Crowd http://alisonsbrandschool.com/subscribe/ Use code: BUSINESSTHERAPY for 20% off at pleasantpictures.club

If you’re feeling like you’re trying to juggle a million balls and just dropping all of them, check out this episode of business therapy with Melissa Sly of Sly Lash. Melissa is trying to run her own business and sell her newly patented product, utilizing only the scraps of time leftover after her day is done. She’s operating in a place where everything seems important and also overwhelming and impossible. I talk with her about evaluating a few critical business questions that we can all evaluate ourselves! TOPICS WE HIT IN THIS EPISODE: Demographics vs. Psychographics Creating a work schedule when you have no time How to balance hustle and humility How to determine where to put your focus Selling a product when you have a very small audience Takeaways and episode notifications! Join the Boss Babes In-Crowd HERE You’ll feel so good if you’re at our next workshop! Sign up HERE! STUFF WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: Sly Lash Sly lash Instagram Build An Awesome Brand Workshop The Ultimate Guide to Influencer Marketing Lead Dyno

Ep 2: How to milk a good thing, monetization 1st steps & figuring out next move with Rachel Nielson! by Business Therapy

Welcome to Business Therapy with Alison Faulkner of Alison’s Brand School! In our first episode I introduce myself, talk about the businesses and brands I’ve built, and share why I feel so bold as to start a podcast called, “Business Therapy!” I also share how I think you can maximize this podcast to help you create a beautiful purpose-filled life! BIG CLAIMS, haha but I’ve got thousands of Boss Babes under my belt that I’ve helped do just that to back me up! With each episode of Business Therapy you’re going to get actionable questions to ask yourself so you can get clearer about the work you’re doing, and this episode is no exception! We’ll go over 3 questions and tips for doing what you feel called to do! So buckle up buttercup, grab a notebook, prep your tissues, and get ready to crack yourself wide open! I’m so grateful you’re here! Takeaways and episode notifications! Join the Boss Babes In-Crowd HERE You’ll feel so good if you’re at our next workshop! Sign up HERE!