Christine Means Business

In the world of entrepreneurship, weaknesses are often seen as a roadblock to achieving your ultimate goals. But, did you know that recognizing your entrepreneurial weaknesses can actually help you become a better business owner? In this episode of Christine Means Business, we will be discussing the common weaknesses that many entrepreneurs face and provide tips on how to overcome them. One common weakness that plagues entrepreneurs is perfectionism. Often, this trait can hinder progress and result in missed opportunities. We will be sharing tips on how to recognize and overcome this tendency to strive for perfection in everything. Another weakness entrepreneurs often face is copywriting. Writing good copy is essential to effectively market your brand, and we'll be sharing tips on how to improve in this area. Alongside copywriting, marketing can also be a struggle for many entrepreneurs. We'll be sharing insights on how to develop marketing strategies that will help your brand stand out in a crowded marketplace. Public speaking is another common weakness among entrepreneurs. In this video, we will be discussing tips on how to overcome nerves and build the confidence needed to effectively communicate with investors or clients. Being a visionary and a strategic thinker are important qualities for entrepreneurs, but sometimes being too focused on the big picture can hinder progress in the present. We'll be exploring ways to balance long-term goals with present-day tasks. Finally, resilience is an essential quality for any entrepreneur, and we'll be sharing tips on how to develop the resilience needed to bounce back from setbacks and continue growing your business. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, recognizing, and overcoming your weaknesses can help you achieve success in your business. So, let's dive into the topic of "entrepreneurial weaknesses" together, and learn how to deal with them effectively! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

In today's world, having an entrepreneurial mindset is becoming more and more important. Being an entrepreneur means constantly improving, learning, and adapting to new situations. It's about having a growth mindset and persevering through adversity. However, for many people, having this mindset doesn't come naturally. One of the biggest challenges in developing an entrepreneurial mindset is overcoming a need for perfection. This can lead to analysis paralysis, fear of failure, and ultimately, no progress. The key is to practice and embrace imperfection. Entrepreneurial success often comes from taking imperfect action and learning along the way. Personal development is another important aspect of developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Surrounding oneself with positive influences, reading books, and learning from business coaches can help shape one's beliefs and habits. Making the journey towards an entrepreneurial mindset easy and taking the easy choices is often the hardest part, but with perseverance and patience, it is possible. By embracing imperfection, continually practicing, and investing in personal development, anyone can develop an entrepreneurial mindset and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Today I want to talk about investing. I'm very much aware that this is a topic that has been talked about a lot, especially when you are in the online world. It's all about reading sales pages and investing six to seven figures in order to be successful. But, there are a lot of things here that just don't sit well with me. Let's look at investing in a way that maybe refers to how you feel when you do it, and what it can release in you when you cherish what your money is getting you. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

I didn't think that I was smart for the longest time. The reason for that is high school. In our society, it's very traditional that science and math = smart and linguistic, creativity and arts = cute... and that's just not true. No, it's a mindset thing! When I work with clients, I go into business and immediately see what's worth spending your time on, what things can wait, and what things you should cut out completely because they simply don't work for you. I do not discriminate in terms of “you need to have a certain academic degree” but I thrive on working with business owners who get me and who get how I work. Don't be afraid to articulate that - who do you want to work with? Listen to this new episode and find out more about why when I talk about smart, I do absolutely not refer to academics. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Marketing is all about helping people make the right choice, which essentially means buying the product or service that you sell. But what if I told you there is another way to attract the right clients for your business?! A way that is not based on selling the solution for someone's worst fear or selling an idea of a perfect future to someone... but finding your client where they are at! It's not an easy shift, but one that is well worth it! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

There was a time when I accepted clients who ticked all the boxes in terms of being a perfect client but were they all good for my business? Would that lead my business to success? Recently, I decided to reduce the number of people that I work with drastically, simply because it was getting really stressful for me and my business wasn't going towards the direction I envisioned. If you feel the same, then I got some good news for you and that is that as an entrepreneur you can choose who you want to work with. You do that by being very clear in your messaging about what you want, and who you want to attract, but more importantly by being clear about who you don't want to work with. You can choose the client you want to work with and find out what type of business models support that. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

How to avoid entrepreneurial burnout: Knowing what to outsource and when to let go is the biggest gift you can give yourself as an entrepreneur. In the beginning, you obviously, do everything on your own because you don't have the resources and you don't know where to look. But once your business grows and you get your name out there, you should start building a team and outsource tasks, otherwise, burnout is waiting for you around the corner. In today's podcast, we will have a look at Why We Love Entrepreneurship How to Avoid a Burnout, and How you can do it all Join me for this new and last episode of 2022! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Hiring a business consultant is not just for big businesses! A business consultant for a small business can be very beneficial and today I want to explain to you why. The word ‘consultant' was always so intimidating to me. Once I learned what a consultant is I only thought of the big 5 international cooperations and I connected it with white dudes in a suit. Even though I am a consultant today and hence a little bit more ridged than a coach would be, I'm still an entrepreneur with creativity and creative solutions. What is really important to understand is that you don't have to be a huge business in order to hire a consultant. I actually think that small businesses that want to stay lean but efficient should absolutely hire a consultant. I work with many small businesses that are one-person shops who are very successful in what they do but weren't considering hiring a consultant because they thought it is a corporate thing. Let me remind you you are the CEO of your company and having a consultant who helps you with strategy and creative solutions is exactly what your business needs. Don't miss this episode! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

There are different points to a high-ticket in business. Today I want to share my personal opinion with you on what I've observed over the last few years when it comes to high-tickets in the business world. In business, it's always about time and money. It doesn't matter what industry it is. Unfortunately, there's no accountability in the coaching industry and people promise things, but nothing happens. Let's look at how services/ products are delivered in the online coaching space and whether the rationale of “I'm charging my worth'' is enough to charge a high-ticket? Don't miss this episode! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

What does scaling mean to you? Are you afraid of it? Is it something you envision for your business? Is it absolutely necessary? All these questions I will answer in today's podcast episode of Christine Means Business. We will look at the difference between growing and scaling and how you can set up your business so it's ready to be sold, even if you don't plan on doing it! Don't miss this episode! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

I've conducted over 20 interviews with highly successful entrepreneurs from all kinds of different backgrounds. One thing that has come up over and over again, is that at some point they all face the same challenge, and that's team management! The truth of the matter is that you cannot do it on your own. When you start out as an entrepreneur, you kind of do it all by yourself. You wear 1000 hats. You do your marketing, you do your content creation, you do client work, you do finances, you do it all! In today's episode, we will have a look at how you manage a team effectively. How you hire or fire the right way What you need in place once you hire someone Don't miss this episode! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Often when I ask people why they chose to go into business, they'll say because they wanted to have more time for their family or they wanted to make a living doing what they love, and so on. Those are great ideas, however, I want to remind you that business is not easy. You need a lot of resilience and you need to have continuous motivation. That is where vision and mission come in. In today's episode, we will have a look at mission vs vision for your business and startup success What is the difference between a Vision and a Mission? Can your Mission be too big or too small? Does your Mission make sense? What your road map could look like Don't miss this episode! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

What would you say if I told you it's easier for smaller businesses and entrepreneurs to get media attention than it is for large companies? If you don't want to take my word for it, then maybe you'll take the word of today's guest Mickie Kennedy. Mickie is the Founder of eReleases, which he launched 22 years ago after he realized that small businesses desperately need a press release service they could actually afford. Mickie created eReleases to give small businesses access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. In this episode, you will learn all about Press Releases and why they are so important for your business. What is a Press Release and How It Fits in Your Business How Often You Should Do a Press Release The Power of a Press Release If you're interested in doing a press release, but don't know where to start, Mickie suggests you take a look at their free Masterclass at https://www.ereleases.com/plan/ that helps you do an audit of newsworthy ideas for your business. Also, feel free to check out their other resources at https://www.ereleases.com/ as well as their Facebook and Twitter. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

As an entrepreneur and a small-business owner, do you embrace technology and take advantage of it or do you fear it? I am a huge fan (and I'm sure you are too) of all things that can make my life and business easier and more simple so that I can get the best results while putting in the least amount of effort, and technology can definitely assist you with that. If you use it in the right way, technology can truly help you get your business to a next level and generate more profit. Today's guest on the Christine Means Business podcast is David Strausser from the Shark Bit Biz podcast. David has worked in tech for most of his professional life and has focused on helping companies drive profit with the right technology. In this episode you will learn how you can choose the right software for your business If you want to learn more about David and connect with him, take a look at his website https://www.davidstrausser.com/ and his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstrausser/. Also, make sure you check out his Small Biz Podcast: https://www.sharkbitebiz.com/. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

I personally believe that copywriting is one of the most important pieces to your business. If you get the copy right, people understand much quicker what you want to do. I am very excited to talk to Amisha Shrimanker, the Founder of The Copy Crew. Amisha is a launch copywriter and a growth revenue consultant. With her clients, she strategizes, plans and writes high converting launch copy for course creators, coaches and consultants. In this episode you will hear : - What you need to consider before hiring a copywriter - Why copywriting is a co-creative process If you want to connect with Amisha and learn more about her services in one-on-one copy work and consulting, visit her website https://thecopycrew.com/. She is also running a group coaching program for other copywriters and digital marketers and you can check that out here https://thecopycrew.com/the-audit-superstar/. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

When you think of a brand, what comes to your mind? Is it Nike, Mcdonald's, or Starbucks? Big logos, bright colors, and different fonts? According to today's podcast guest, Chellie Philipps, we are all a personal brand. Personal branding is not new, it's been around for a couple of decades but it's really gotten more prominent because of the use of social media. People now have access to us in ways that they've never had before, so we really need to be intentional about how we set up our personal brand and what it says about us. In this episode you will hear : - What a personal brand and a business brand do for each other - Where to start building your personal brand - What people should know about you - Why it's important to stay authentic to who you are If you want to connect with Chellie and find out more about the work she does, visit her websites https://chelliephillips.com/ and make sure you follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chellie_phillips/. And if you want to get an amazing free gift from Chellie, visit https://chelliephillips.com/planner. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Do you know what your values are as an entrepreneur? Do you have clarity around how you show up in your business? Are you showing up authentically in your business or are you showing up in a way you think you should? If you take a look at my Instagram page, and you scroll down quite a bit, you will see me in a suit, with my hair and make-up done, very businesswoman-like. These photos were taken when I first started my entrepreneurial journey and the reason I presented myself that way was because I thought that I wanted to attract clients like that. Today? Today, I don't care what other people want or don't want to see. Having clarity around this is crucial for your business and this is one of the reasons I was so excited to welcome Sue Lundquist to our Christine Means Business Podcast. In this episode you will hear: - How to get clear on your business culture - What is your personal code of conduct (PCC) - How to have gratitude and appreciation If you want to learn more about Sue, visit Clarity with Sue (https://www.claritywithsue.com/) and connect with her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/claritywithsue/). For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

Let's talk about something that might seem scary, especially for solopreneurs, because it's something that we don't really know a lot about, and that is scaling. Wayne Mullins, the Founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing joins me for this episode of the Christine Means Business podcast to discuss this "scary" topic of scaling. When it comes to scaling your business, Wayne explains that there is a difference between scaling and growth. When growth is occurring, it requires constant effort to get the growth you want; scaling, on the other hand, happens on the downhill, meaning it happens as a consequence of the systems, the processes, the procedures, the people that you have in place. So, the difference is - will the business continue thriving and growing when you are removed from that piece? When you have your business organized in such a way that growth continues, because of all those other elements, besides your constant effort and push, that's scaling. In this episode you will hear: - What taking a risk means and no it doesn't mean being reckless - The difference between scaling and growth - What the artisan trap is - How to chose what comes naturally to you To learn more about Wayne and his business, you can visit his website https://www.uglymugmarketing.com/ and check out his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fireyourself/ For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

When you're running an online business, you're surrounded with so much noise. Every day, we are bombarded with so many articles and posts telling us how we can improve our business strategy and take our business to the next level that it's hard to filter all that information, shut down all that noise and just check in with yourself. Today's guest on the Christine Means Business podcast is Alan Lazaros, co-founder and co-host of Next Level University, a global top 100 self-improvement podcast with more than 850 episodes. He believes in a heart-driven but no BS approach to inspiring, motivating and educating others on what it really takes to get to the next level. In this episode Alan and I discuss how you can protect yourself from overworking how self-improvement comes down to your goals What It Takes to Get to the Next Level If you want to know more about Alan, check out his Instagram, as well as Next Level University. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

Quitting is for losers, you need to finish what you started.... I am sure you've heard that before right?! Most of us grew up with a perception that, when it comes to work, you should focus on one thing and pretty much do it for the rest of your life. Well… right now I am at business No. 3 and I have no plans to stop anytime soon. Why? Because I am a multi-passionate, serial entrepreneur. In today's podcast episode I want to give you permission to shift your business, to pivot, to change things up. Changing your mind is not a bad thing, it doesn't mean that you're not taking your business seriously. It simply means that your passion, your fire is changing and you want to go after it. My guest, Giorgia Guazzarotti is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who after years of starting niche businesses and shutting them down when the passion disappeared, decided to incorporate all her passions into one coaching business. Today she helps other creative and multi-passionate women create thriving businesses without niching down and overcoming all the old stories and limiting beliefs that keep them stuck and broke. Because most of Giorgia's clients come to her confused and overwhelmed, she has put together an amazing free guide that takes you through a process of how to identify and combine your passions into a business and get you clear on your mission you want your business to fulfill. This guide will also help you identify which passions fit best into your business and can help you deliver your services, and which passions are more in the background, supporting your business. So make sure to grab this amazing guide by heading over to The Treasure within. For more info and to connect with Giorgia, visit her website The Treasure within, her Instagram and Facebook. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

There are so many issues around the topic of sales, especially as a small business owner. Setting your prices might feel uncomfortable, but the truth is that if you want to have a successful business, you need to make a profit. It's as simple as that. So, instead of thinking about sales as something that is sleazy and uncomfortable, think of it through a lens of service. When you are selling your product or your service, you are serving others with your gift, your talent, your time, your expertise, and your knowledge. A successful business requires sales profits and today's podcast guest Lynn Whitbeck shares her 5 proven strategies with us. Today's episode covers: How you can be of service to your client Sales Strategy How to connect with your ideal client How to follow up with your ideal client How to nurture your client relationship If any of this sounds interesting to you and you want to connect with Lynn, you can do that by going to her website, Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook. Also, Lynn was so generous to offer her master class: How to Leverage Guest Podcasting to Grow Your Business, for free. So, make sure you don't miss this opportunity! And if you want to hear more from Lynn, check out her podcast Petite2Queen. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

If you know me, then you know that I'm a huge believer in super simple business strategies, but also that you have to do the inner work to create your success as well as to keep up with your success. The truth is, there are a lot of things that you have to manage when you first start your online business. There's HR, marketing, finance, graphic design, and more. So, you decide to build your own team, but where do you start? How do you create that great team your business needs to reach that next level? Max Fisch, is just the man to help us figure it out. Today's episode covers: Why you should hire slowly + fire quickly Take your time when interviewing You can connect with Max by visiting his site Liberty Business Solutions. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

If you know me, then you know that I'm a huge believer in super simple business strategies, but also that you have to do the inner work to create your success as well as to keep up with your success. So todays' Christine Means Business Podcast guest, Fabienne Lindholm is just perfect to cover many topics but we focused on self-confidence and self-development while running a business. Working with successful women entrepreneurs, Fabienne noticed a pattern that she refers to as subconscious diversion. She explains that subconscious diversion is what happens when we find excuses that keep us from doing things that are important in order for us to move forward in our business and keep our self-confidence up. We find all these little things that are diverting us away from what our purpose is, from what our main message is. Today's episode covers: Why finding your voice is so important The subconscious diversion - what exactly is it? Why having a plan is important OGSM framework How you can help empower women all over the world Another passion for Fabienne is empowering women all over the world and bringing awareness to gender equality. Currently, she is working on a project with a goal to raise funds for scholarships for young girls coming from Africa and Middle East, to come to Maastricht, the United World College to finalize their studies. If you are interested in supporting this project you can do so via Fabienne's Instagram page or by visiting UWC's website.

I have a confession to make! I didn't think about mindset probably two or three years into my business. I just didn't get it. It literally wasn't on my radar. The first time I even heard the word “mindset” was when a friend of mine told me about Tony Robbins. I guess he was one of my first touchpoints with this world. After that, there was no going back and I started my journey of understanding what mindset actually is and how important it is for a business owner. In this episode of Christine Means Business, I am excited to welcome Heather Hakes. Heather is a mindset coach, speaker, and author of Take the Leap. She specializes in helping others get out of their own way by awakening their infinite potential to create their ideal life. We discuss the 80-20 rule and how any success in life, especially business, is 80% mindset and 20% strategy and we also look at how to become aware of your subconscious blocks Make sure to catch the full episode! Currently, Heather is offering a free video training on How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind because, in her own words, your mind is 100% the cause of every effect in your life. Think of your world as a projection of your internal thoughts, beliefs, habits and behaviors. If you want to change anything externally - it's an inside job. So make sure you don't miss this amazing opportunity.

We all struggle with our self-esteem at one point and despite years of progress, many women today continue to suffer from low self-esteem. Now, what if I told you that there was a regime you can follow to help you build qualities necessary for higher self-esteem and overall wellness? This is exactly what Clarissa Burt's latest book The Self-Esteem Regime: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, is all about. Clarissa Burt is an award-winning actress, international media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker, and supermodel. Her extensive international social work garnered her two private audiences with Pope John Paul II. So in this episode, Clarissa shares with us how we can build our self-esteem. Some steps are to Stop comparing yourself to others Set your boundaries Use affirmations Make sure to catch the full episode to learn more about what the most important things are to help you build your self esteem!

When it comes to your email strategy, you should always be informed about the best practices and strategies that have been proven right time after time. But at the same time, you really have to figure out what you like, what you actually enjoy because you want your copy to be unique to you. One person who does this amazingly well is Kim Kiel. Kim Kiel is a leading Direct Response Copy Strategist and the Founder of Boutique Copywriting Agency Kim Kiel Copy. With 15+ years of writing multi six-figure campaigns for small businesses and nonprofits, Kim helps brands and experts share their gifts and positive impact with the world. The Money Making Dinner Party Framework for Writing an Email Welcome Sequence consists of several parts and it allows you to space out the information but also to change the level of information and the kind of information that you're sharing in each of your emails. Kim believes that, as human beings, we overthink things and we overanalyze. So her advice is to keep it simple. So, break down your email! Know what you want to share Create your intros and outros Use copywriting formulas Make sure you catch this episode to find out more about how you can create that amazing email welcome sequence! You can download Kim's free Magnetic Copy Checklist HERE.

What is SEO and why is it important for your business? To be completely honest with you, SEO is my best friend! The reason why I love it is because it's designed for lazy people (and I'm all for embracing your inner laziness and making a profit), and also for poor people - it's literally the most affordable long-term content marketing strategy that you can implement. The perfect person to answer these questions is my dear friend and today's guest, Stephanie Fiteni. Stephanie is a content marketing strategist and blog coach for coaches. She is the creator of the Profitable Content Method and host of the Profitable Content Marketing Show Podcast. She helps new, as well as experienced coaches, grow their website blog traffic and turn more leads into paying clients by showing them how to grow that traffic and book discovery calls on automatic and grow their business with less effort. Stephanie will share with us how we can format an SEO friendly blog post. Dont' miss it! Make sure to check out Stepanie's amazing freebie 10 Steps to Get More Leads from Your Website and Blog that will teach you how to easily tweak and improve your website so that you get more traffic and more leads. It's super simple and it comes with a “non-tech” tech list.

Audio is very direct and it's very faithful, the voice is something that you cannot fake. This was one of the reasons why I started my podcast Christine Means Business. And along this podcasting journey, I discovered the true magic of podcasting and the power it has in growing your business. This was the topic that I discussed with my first guest of 2022, Kevin Palmieri. Kevin and his partner Alan are the hosts of Next Level University, a podcast helping you reach the next level in your life, love, health, and wealth. When it comes to podcasting, one of the most important things is consistency. Even after 842 episodes, Kevin and Alan still record 7 episodes per week. They batch them and record 6 each Monday and they record their guest episode later in the week. Make sure you catch this episode to find out more about how you can grow your business through podcasting!

Most of us start our own business with the same idea: if I'm going to start this thing, I want to do multiple six-figures/ seven-figures at some point. However, when I first started my business, scaling was really scary to me. I realized that the reason why I was holding back was that I was terrified of having a team, having people to rely on me for payroll. Now, I understand that there are loads of different models, and the key is to scale in a way that works for you because scaling is not a “one size fits all” strategy. I have the pleasure of talking to Stephanie Blake on today's episode of Christine Means Business. Stephanie is a business strategist and scaling expert, who helps women scale their service-based businesses to six-plus figures while keeping them in the CEO seat and working less than 20 hours a week. We discuss three important parts of business: Customize your scaling plans and growth strategies to your life You need to take yourself out of the equation and put yourself in the CEO seat Stay true to yourself and don't follow somebody else's business process Make sure to catch this episode!

When I first started my business, I had no idea of the spiritual world. I started with all the marketing and tech stuff, but I kept hearing the word “mindset” over and over again. At that time, I didn't take it seriously because how is that going to help my bottom line? That had nothing to do with hot core economics. But as I started doing all these different things and making all these adjustments, nothing seemed to work. So, I decided to tap into the spiritual, and as I did that, I started to see things turn into place. In today's episode of Christine Means Business, I have the pleasure to talk to holistic physical therapist, human MRI, speaker, medical and business intuitive success coach Vivian S. De Guzman. Vivian uses her knowledge and her intuition, which has proven to be extremely sharp, to help others with money magnetism. So today, she shares with us the four stages of our spiritual journey (Awakening, Discovery, Surrender, and Flow) and what we need to know about our prosperity key in order to focus on our business journey and build that successful business we've been dreaming about. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

In the past decade, our society has become very aware of valuations and how and why they are important. Now, you might think that the valuation and worth are terms reserved for fancy startups and big companies, but you'd be wrong. A business is a business. It's a living, breathing entity with money, people and problems. Big or small, it doesn't matter. In today's episode, I am joined by Bharat Kanodia. Bharat has been in business valuation since 2000 and has signed off on over 4'000 valuation opinions in real estate, industrial, personal property, and financial assets, worth over 2.6 trillion. Bharat and I talk about - 3 Ways to assessing the Value of your Business - 2 important steps you need to take if you are planning to sell your business in the future. Don't miss this episode of the Christine Means Business podcast. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

Wayyyy back in my 9-to-5 days, I worked in the academic publishing industry. Well, technically, I was an unpaid intern. But somehow, it was still my job to filter through the slush pile. Now if you don't have any experience in the publishing world, let me tell you what that means. Basically, the slush pile is a set of manuscripts that are sent by hopeful authors to fancy publishing houses. Authors send in their manuscripts and cross their fingers that the old white guy running the company will select their book. But the reality is that it's college students and interns sorting through the slush pile and deciding which books are worth considering and which ones go straight to the bin. So, um, sorry if I accidentally trashed the work of the next great novelist during my internship! It's no wonder that becoming a published author seems so out of reach for us “ordinary” folks. When I was working on my first book, I certainly thought that it would be a crazy endeavor where I'd have to find an agent, submit proposals, and then pray that the publisher would choose my book. Luckily, there are alternatives to the traditional publishing model now. So your journey from “ordinary” entrepreneur to published author (oo la la!) might be a lot easier than you think. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder of Paper Raven Books. With more than 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. I can say that with confidence because I've worked with Morgan multiple times to get books published (including my new book that's coming out next year!). If you've ever dreamed of being an author of any kind, you'll want to learn from Morgan's genius. In this episode, we talk about… - The different options that authors have for publishing in the modern, digital era (including options that don't involve the dreaded slush pile!) - The benefits of self-publishing (and how you can use your book to get clients, become a fiction writer, or spread the message about a major movement) - The 4 phases of the author's journey (and why having a smart launch strategy is just as important as having a well-written book!) Morgan is a total pro at all things writing and publishing books, so don't miss this episode. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

All of us entrepreneurs start somewhere. Most of the time, I work with online coaches and online businesses, but recently I had an opportunity to have an amazing conversation with an “offline” entrepreneur, Ciara Stockeland. I brought Ciara on the podcast to talk specifically about surviving the bumpy ride of the entrepreneurial roller coaster — especially when it comes to navigating failure and success. Ciara shared her personal story of leaving the nonstop hustle of retail behind to create a brand new business model. There are lots of lessons to learn just from her story, but we also talked about… Why it can be hard to pivot when your status quo isn't “that bad” (and why sometimes you have to be brave and do it anyway!) How her online coaching practice came to be (even though all she'd ever known was brick and mortar “offline” business) Tips for managing the crazy highs of success and the dark lows of failure (so that you can actually learn from your experiences and create a business you'll thrive in) Ciara's best advice for navigating burnout, surviving business growing pains, and making sense of your numbers (without having to become a full-on accounting nerd

There are basically a bajillion resources out there for how to market your online business. Take any one small piece of marketing (like just Instagram Reels or just funnels in Flodesk) and you'll find gurus, consultants, courses, tiny offers, ultimate guides, YouTube videos….. But when it comes to understanding the financial side of your business, it seems like you're completely out of luck unless you just so happened to study accounting. Well, guess what. Most of us have nooo clue what's going on with the money side of our businesses. I'm thrilled to have Michelle Cooper on the podcast to teach you the business foundations of all things money. Michelle is the High Priestess of Profit. As the CEO of Alchemy Academy, she supports impact-driven entrepreneurs to have highly profitable, sustainable businesses while creating the peace of mind that comes from a solid financial foundation. Michelle and I go deep in this episode as we talk about… Why releasing shame around money is essential work (even if your financials are a total mess!) The work that you need to do with money vs the types of work that are best left to professionals How to get clear on your real numbers (this includes money coming in, money going out, and your break-even expenses) Of course, we finished with the juiciest question: is your money mindset keeping your bank account small? For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

Today's podcast episode is all about messaging and copywriting! If you've been following me for a little bit, you know that I'm notoriously lazy and that I'm amazing when it comes to outsourcing things that I don't like doing. Copywriting is my worst nightmare, but thankfully this is where Gio Marcus truly shines. Gio Marcus is a Celebrity Copywriter to some of the biggest names in health and wellness. Her clients are: guests of Oprah, Marie Forleo & Sir Richard Branson; regularly featured on every major syndicated TV show and magazine; stars of their own Netflix documentaries; winners of Oscars nominations for their health documentaries. We will cover the difference between messaging and copywriting what a bad copy looks like the 3 Elements you need for people to interact with your website the About page on your website To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

Productivity and time management is something we should all take into consideration, especially as our business grows. There can be clutter in your business. Like when you just feel that everything's a mess, you have tons to do, but you have no CLUE where to start. Don't worry, there's a system for that! If you want to grow your business and reclaim some time freedom, it's all about putting some systems in place. That's why I want you to meet Agnese Rudzate, a coach specializing in business productivity and time management. For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

Are you tired of worrying about finances and feeling bad about your financial decisions? Tracey Bissett and Christine talk about money and how to know how much you need to earn and how you can learn to manage your finances To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

In today's episode, Christine is talking to Trevor Oldham, the founder of PodcastingYou, about what's currently working when it comes to landing podcasts. They talk about The top mistakes that people make when they start pitching podcasts The zero-bragging way to write a podcast pitch that makes the podcast host excited about having you on A sustainable method for podcast outreach that won't leave you burnt out and exhausted Make sure to catch this episode and get all the tips on landing your next podcast guest spot. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

I am so excited to talk to Julie Brown, because networking is such a valuable tool and the people you meet will change your life. Networking is one of the most important ways to meet those people whether you meet them in real life, or whether you meet them online. Julie Brown is a sought-after speaker, a networking expert, a business strategist and an author of This Shit Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success, a book that is dedicated to making networking easy, accessible, and even fun. Julie is also the host of This Shit Works Podcast. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

In 2019, I set a pretty lofty goal for myself: To book my first TEDx Talk. It was something I really wanted and after pitching five different TEDx groups, I finally booked one! Right after receiving the confirmation for the date of my talk, it hit me… I had absolutely no clue HOW to present a TED Talk! You might be in the same situation, but don't worry! Today, I have my TEDx Talk coach Cathey Armillas with me. Cathey is the creator of the “How to ROCK a TED Talk” program that helps people land, prepare, and deliver a TED Talk. I reached out to her right away and it was an instant connection. Once I had her on my side, everything about my TEDx Talk became an incredible experience. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

Do you want to launch your own online course, but don't know how and where to start? Seema Bharwani helps entrepreneurs create online courses that create massive impacts for their clients, quickly. In today's interview, Christine and Seema talk about how you can create an online course that best fits your business. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only please! Book a call here: https://christinemeansbusiness.com/qualifying-call

Emma O'Brien helps entrepreneurs break free from imposter syndrome with rapid transformation therapy. As entrepreneurs, imposter syndrome it's not the first term we hear on our business journey. We stumble upon marketing, branding, we even know what a webinar or a funnel is before we actually understand the imposter syndrome. In today's interview, Christine and Emma discuss all about imposter syndrome and the steps you can take to overcome it. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only please! Book a call here: https://christinemeansbusiness.com/qualifying-call

Kelsey Chapman is an author, community builder, online educator & host of The Radiant Podcast. She believes dreams are worth pursuing & is passionate about helping entrepreneurs. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only please!

Want to know how to make 6-figures in a single month… or a single week? In this episode, I talk about the exact steps I take to have a $100,000 month. You'll learn how I plan my week when to outsource and the inexpensive apps and tools I use Learn how to spend more time sharing your message with the world, getting more clients and more visibility, staying in integrity, and making more money… Versus staying behind the scenes where no one sees you! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/ To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only please! Book a call here: https://christinemeansbusiness.com/qualifying-call

How can you make it easy for people to buy and not be a salesperson? We talk a lot about selling the invisible, and you know that I'm a huge fanatic about numbers. Knowing your numbers, getting comfortable with your numbers, and most of all feeling comfortable serving others. You might think that the gap between selling real estate, selling health, or selling personal development is huge. But in the end, it's not. It's all in your head. In this episode, Jas Takhar and Christine Hansen look at How to help you understand and see your blind spots Show you some of the subtle tweaks Jas uses in order to close deals To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only please! Book a call here: https://christinemeansbusiness.com/qualifying-call

At the beginning of my business it wasn't growing as fast as I thought it should, and I could not figure out why, given my perpetual virtual study cap, I wasn't making 6-figures yet. It took me a while to realize that all these courses ignored the main enchilada: MINDSET.

Squarespace expert & authorized trainer, Kerstin Martin talks about how to build your own website and what led her to create the Eule Planner, an analog business planner for digital entrepreneurs.

Want to know how to build an online business that profits? I'll let you in a secret: It's all about SOPs! Listen to this new episode and learn why these 3 little letters translate into dollar signs. Today, Online Business Manager Victoria Klein and I share how to set up systems for your business so the world doesn't end if you lose your assistant or team member. You'll also learn how your business can keep making money, even when you're on vacation. Thanks for listening! For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com/

Want to know the real way to have work/life balance as an entrepreneur or coach? In this episode of Christine Means Business, I will tell you how it's possible to make 6-figures and still take vacations every 6 weeks. This break time is mandatory for keeping my creativity flowing! I'll also reveal how to keep from stressing yourself out by overcommitting to clients or agreeing to do too many Summit interviews and podcasts at once.

My top 10 tips to rock your business in 2021. They range from organization to hiring a coach to selecting the right social media platform. Don't miss it! My virtual home: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com I Help Entrepreneurs Take Their Businesses Online Or Optimize It And Become Successful As Quickly And Efficiently As Possible With Integrity And Elegance. COACHING. Wanna make business boom? Christine Means Business is accepting applications now to work 1:1. Serious inquiries only pls. Book a call here: https://christinemeansbusiness.com/qualifying-call

Christine and Fabiola Giordani, launch strategist and business coach discuss how you can create your launch and make it a success.