Frazzled to Focused Podcast

Summer is RIGHT around the corner. Are you ready for it!? If your answer is, “YES, Amy…I'm so pumped!”, I have a follow-up question: Is your business ready for it!? As service-based business owners, this is the question we need to be asking ourselves.    As excited as many of us get about summer, we need to put plans into place and ask ourselves some serious questions to prepare our businesses for the potential “Summer Slump,” or on the flipside, to get ready for a season of growth and focus. Which are you planning for this summer? If you aren't sure, you need to listen to this episode!   I'm sharing my thoughts and personal tips to figure everything out. Once you've mapped everything out, make sure to tune back in for the next episode where I will talk about growth and marketing over the summer. You don't want to miss it!   In this episode:   [06:15] The first thing to do is look at your calendar–when does it start for you personally? [08:10] Get a paper calendar to map it all out. [10:38] Overlap your personal and business calendars and make sure they work.  [11:22] Pull up data from a previous year and look for trends. [12:45] Outline the ideal combination of work and business.   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Book a Voxer Coaching Day with Amy!

It can be difficult to find new clients that are a perfect match for you. We are not all meant to work with every single person we encounter, and some people just aren't a good fit.    In this episode, I'm sharing my top three red flags that can come up when meeting with potential clients. It's the kind of information I wish I had when I was navigating my way through the early days of my business. I'm also giving a piece of advice regarding the first 30 days that can get you out of a potential long-haul mess.   Listen and then find me on Instagram @amylockrin and let me know what you think. Which flag have you seen most often when meeting with potential clients? Do you have a hard time determining if someone will be a good fit? I want to hear from you! In this episode:   [06:02] What is the first thing to identify when you're choosing whether or not to offer a service/proposal to a new client? [06:51] What is a growth mindset? [09:04] Look for someone who will identify and recognize that you are an expert.  [11:29] Only bring on clients who are experts in what they sell. [14:20] Ask, "Why do you need me?" [15:56] I discuss my 30-day new client policy. Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Book a Voxer Coaching Day with Amy!

Finances. Accounting. Taxes. Do these words give you a pit in your stomach or a feeling in your chest that you just can't describe? If the answer is, “Yes, Amy. I like making money, but dealing with it terrifies me,” you're in the right place.  In this episode, I am chatting with Nicole Chapman of Fusion Profits, a serial entrepreneur turned profit strategist who has made it her mission to make sure business owners can actually pay themselves and turn a profit. Would you believe that many business owners don't even actually pay themselves any money!? It doesn't have to be this way. Nicole and I are talking about all things money, from the dreaded taxes to tips for actually staying involved in your business finances versus turning a blind eye to all of it. Keeping track of everything can certainly be confusing and frustrating, but Nicole is offering her tips to make things just a little bit easier.  Whether you're a new service-based business owner or you've been doing this forever but still can't stand the money part of the business, this episode is for you. Tune in for a straight-forward discussion about how to make this part of your business less stressful so you can focus on growing and moving your business forward! In this episode: [05:02] Nicole introduces herself. [07:34] The #1 thing a business owner should know about her finances [10:45] Nicole's top recommendation for a business owner [14:54] We talk about taxes. [19:04] What does Nicole see in businesses that bothers her? [20:52] Tips for business owners to stay involved in their finances. [24:03] Nicole recommends setting up auto-draw for payments. [26:47] Where do service-based businesses spend the most money in expenses? [33:24] Nicole's piece of advice for business owners to take control of their finances Links & Resources:  Resources:  Profit First The 5-Second Rule   Connect with Nicole: Fusion Profits Facebook Email: nicolechapman@fusionprofits.com   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Book a Voxer Coaching Day with Amy!

As human beings, we want every relationship in life to be beautiful and perfect from start to finish, but we know this is not always how things happen. As service providers, we never want to think that we'll have to fire a client, but unfortunately, we sometimes do. Most service based business owners do not take the time to learn about parting ways with a client because we hope we never have to do it, but being able to fire a client is a skill in line with closing a sales call.  If you're gut-checking yourself and thinking, “Is it time to move on?”...chances are that the answer is, “Yes.” There is a right way to do this and a wrong way. In this episode, I am talking about how to let go of a client gracefully so that you can leave the relationship with mutual respect.  Listen for my advice on how to communicate with the client, the ideal timeframe to give and what to do with that time, and how to ask for a referral to share with future clients. This is one of those episodes with information that you hope you'll never need but most likely will. It may seem terrifying to have to let your client go, but if you utilize these tips and keep your business goals and vision in mind, you'll be just fine. You've got this!   In this episode:   [05:06] Determine if you should let the client go.  [06:30] Do you dread the work? [08:16] Have you hit a point where you're upleveling? [10:32] Always feel confident in managing up.  [11:30] How will you communicate your intentions with the client? [12:47] The 30 day timeframe plan. [16:00] Hot Tip: Ask for a recorded testimonial. [18:30] Offer to find a replacement if you have the time.  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Book a Voxer Coaching Day with Amy!

We all know that social media is one of the most important pieces of a marketing plan when running your own business, but it can also be one of the most confusing pieces. It feels like there is a secrecy around hashtags and strategy that can be difficult to navigate.    In this episode, Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, MBA, founder of Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions, is discussing alllllllll things Instagram and LinkedIn. We're talking about everything--hashtags, geotagging, newsfeed vs. stories, reels, engagement.....the list goes on and on.    Listen for TONS of information and several helpful tips from Valentina that you can implement immediately to connect and engage with a growing audience on social media (Hint: One involves some non-creepy stalking that will put you at the forefront of your clients' minds). Intrigued? Just push play!   In this episode: [05:18] What drew Valentina to the social media business world? [06:55] We start talking about Instagram. [09:20] Does hashtag order or location matter? [12:05] A tip from Valentina to increase IG engagement.  [12:37] Valentina's thoughts on reels.  [14:48] Valentina begins giving her LinkedIn tips.  [18:33] How often should you post on LinkedIn? [22:44] Valentina discusses her favorite social media platform.  [23:50] A secret way to engage with your current and potential clients.  [27:21] Valentina's top social media tip for growing your business. For more specifics and reference links for Valentina's sources, you can find her at::: Links & Resources:  Resources:  Instagram LinkedIn For more specifics and reference links for Valentina's resources, you can find her at: Beyond Engagement LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Email: mvalentinaescobar@gmail.com   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook  

When you're just getting started in your service-based business, things can certainly be overwhelming to say the least. The to-do list seems like it never stops and your schedule can feel completely unmanageable. You started this business to gain freedom in your life, but you feel more burdened than ever.    If this is your experience so far in your online business journey, today's episode will resonate with you. If you're just getting started, you need to listen to get things going in the right direction from the start.    I am talking with Annie Young, founder and owner of The Consulting Reserve. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP), a certified Director of Operations (DOO), a mom to two sticky-handed boys, a three-time All American, and a continuous world traveler.    We're talking about Annie's corporate background and how she started off at a humongous company and downscaled every time she changed jobs. From there, we talk about the ins and outs of managing your client-base, your time, and Annie's personal tip for avoiding burnout when starting your own online business.    Listen to this episode for honest advice on the best way to get a service-based online business started without completely wearing yourself out. We are excited to share our stories with you! In this episode: [04:28] Annie shares her background. [08:31] Annie discusses what made her decide to go into business for herself.  [11:37] How did Annie determine what kind of clients she wanted to work with? [13:36] Amy explains how your business growth can be hindered by not being niched. [17:19] Amy talks about the importance of having a retainer client when you have a new service-based business. [21:10] What surprised Annie most about starting an online business. [22:48] Annie's favorite part of running her own business. [26:00] You always want to know that your business and your income is protected. [29:40] Annie's advice for someone getting started with their online business. Links & Resources:  Resources:  Director of Operations Certification Training Girl Friday  Amy's previous podcast episode, “How to Start an Online Business”   Connect with Annie: The Consulting Reserve Services LinkedIn | TCR LinkedIn | Facebook Email: annie@theconsultingreserve.com   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook  

In this first episode of 2022, I am talking about how you can start your own online business. Exciting, right!? If you have been thinking about starting a business but aren't sure what direction to go in, you are in the right place today.    In my business journey, I started as a virtual assistant and have evolved into a business growth strategist and certified Director of Operations. I have experienced different facets of the service-based business industry in my own business and am excited to share what I have learned about business creation with you.    Not sure what you can do? I believe that we all have some kind of skill set that can translate to a successful business, and I am talking about what questions you need to ask yourself to determine what kind of business would be best for you.    What experience do you have? What skills do you have? What do you like to do? What kind of life do you want? Who needs you?   I am breaking each of these down and talking about the specific things you need to consider before jumping into your online business. Listen today and take the questions and information to your friends and family. Then come back and let me know–What kind of business will you be starting? I can't wait to hear!   In this episode: [02:36] A quick breakdown of what this year holds for the podcast. [03:25] I discuss the evolution of my business. [05:56] It's important to know what your motivation is. [07:47] What is going to make you feel good in your business? [10:30] What experience do you have? [11:46] What skills do you have? [12:46] What do you like to do? [13:02] What kind of life do you want? [15:44] Who needs you? [17:30] Business ideas. Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

It's hard to believe that this will be the final episode of the Frazzled to Focused podcast for 2021. When I started the podcast this summer, I was excited and so ready for the challenge of trying something new, but I definitely had a LOT to learn. Over the last 6.5 months, I have received feedback that has helped me to know what my audience is craving and how I can make the podcast even better for 2022.  In this episode, I am talking about what you can expect from this podcast in 2022. The year will be broken up into four "seasons," including: Getting Started, Operations and Your Backend, Growth and Marketing, and Scaling Your Business. Episodes will feature tactical strategies that can be implemented immediately, including episodes with expert interviews and pop-up coaching, as well as traditional episodes where I share my tips and advice learned through years of working with female entrepreneurs in the service-based business world. I hope you'll tune in for the details and join me here again next year for more.    In this episode: [01:34] This will be the last podcast that releases in 2021. [02:40] The podcast will now be based on mini-seasons released throughout the year.  [03:55] What can you expect in 2022? [04:24] What seasons will be featured? [05:48] Episode examples revealed.  [07:20] A thank you from me.   Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

Like many service providers, Jacq Fisch began her career successfully climbing the corporate ladder. Despite that success, she experienced multiple layoffs and, realizing that job security is a myth, decided that she needed to build a business of her own.   In this episode, Jacq and I are discussing the evolution of her service-based writing business.  We discuss how her business developed from solely working with clients 1:1 for writing coaching to offering her “Write Like a MOFO” writing community membership where subscribers meet to focus and get their writing done in a group setting.   Jacq talks about various aspects of her business growth, including how she is able to cap her hours and how her own need to focus on a big writing project led to the creation of a new membership group. Then she offers a key piece of advice for others interested in starting a membership for their own business.   If you are considering starting a membership service in your business, tune in to this episode for inspiration from someone who has been there and done that. I hope her story is the nudge you need to make a move in the direction that will propel your business forward! In this episode: [01:49] Jacq introduces herself. [07:10] Jacq discusses how she started her business. [08:20] How does Jacq keep her hours capped? [10:16] Jacq talks about how her business evolved into membership.  [14:18] Jacq was a writer who wasn't writing. [15:34] Jacq creates a co-writing community to help finish her book.  [16:30] Jacq discusses how she avoids the shiny objects often found in the online space.  [18:35] How has the membership helped Jacq's business grow? [21:58] What advice would jacq give a new service provider considering starting a membership? Links & Resources:  Connect with Jacq: jacquelinefisch.com LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Email: hi@jacquelinefisch.com Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

When you think about taking time off from work, do you feel excited? Or is the feeling more like, “Will this ever actually happen?” This episode is all about planning, communicating, and setting things up so that you can take a vacation and feel confident that everything for your business is taken care of.  It's important to remember that it's okay to want to work it all the time because you love your work. When I have free time, I will often use it to work. Time off from work is often seen as needing to leave everything behind, but I don't believe that. If you want to take time off, it's about a shift in the balance.  To take time off, you'll need to set expectations for what will happen while you're away. This will involve making a plan that works for you and your family and communicating that plan to your clients. Just a few of the action items I discuss are: Making sure all of your SOP's are documented to help others that might fill in while you're gone.  Informing your clients of vacation as soon as possible.  Checking to see what processes can be automated.  Writing a detailed out-of-office message. Listen for many more tips and details that will help you come up with the best possible plan to step away from your business in a way that feels good to you and take that vacation! DM me on Instagram to let me know what your vacation-proofing plans are. I'd love to hear from you!   In this episode:   [05:02] If you are someone who loves to work, you are not in the wrong. [07:25] It has never felt right for me to close my business.  [08:42] We need to prep and plan.  [09:45] Document everything.  [11:35] Give as much advanced notice to clients as possible.  [13:55] What tasks can you automate?  [16:52] Make sure all of your tech is working properly.  [17:44] Do you owe anyone anything?  [19:43] Set up all of your social media.  [22:44] You don't want to overdeliver after you've set boundaries.  [24:16] Make sure you still plan your day with a rhythm that feels good to you. [25:29] Give yourself a day to ease back into work.    Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

Are you running a frazzled business? Maybe you're not sure what that means, but you do feel like something is off these days. In this replay of Episode 1, I'm sharing with you five ways to tell if your business is frazzled and what you can do to start making changes today.    We know that things are about to get busy as the holiday season approaches. NOW is the perfect time to determine what factors in your business are making you feel frazzled so that you can recenter before the craziness of November and December sets in.   Begin by taking a moment to think back to how you felt this past Sunday. Were you excited to dive into a new work week or did the Sunday sadness come over you? If it's the latter, that's a clear indication that something has got to give in your business. You shouldn't go into the week feeling miserable about the business you have built. If that's where you're at, it's perfectly normal, but don't stay there!   How do you feel when your clients message you? Do you get excited to hear about the next new project or do you immediately start worrying about what you did wrong or what new thing is being added to your monumental to-do list? I'll let you guess which one indicates you're working in a frazzle-based business.    Listen in to hear the other indicators that frazzle has entered your life. If you find yourself nodding along with each one of these, then it's time to do an assessment to find out where in your business you're feeling frazzled so that you can start getting back to work that fulfills you.    Your business is meant to evolve and change with you, your life, and your desires! Don't be afraid to take a deeper look at what's causing your stress and start making changes today.  In this episode:   [02:52] How do you feel on Sundays?  [05:18] Do you feel stress when someone messages you?  [07:03] What do you do to get out of a stressful work environment?  [08:41] Are you in a cycle of avoidance?  [10:49] Last but not least, are you delivering on your promises?  [13:34] If you're nodding along with all of these situations, then it's time for an assessment.    Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

Do you have an onboarding process that you absolutely love? You know--you want to tell anyone and everyone that your process is amazing and creates the experience you want your clients to have? If not, this episode is for you.   I'm diving in and discussing allllllll of the nitty-gritty details involved with creating and managing your onboarding process for your clients and why it's the most important system in your business that you can (and should) continuously audit.   Once you exchange money with someone, you want to make sure you're wowing them. The onboarding process is your chance to get started with this. If you razzle dazzle someone in the beginning and then you don't explain anything and leave them wondering what is happening next, it can leave your new client feeling like they've had a bait and switch experience. Not good. We want our clients to feel like they've made the right decision, right from the start.    I'm sharing my top tips to impress your clients with your onboarding process: from what kind of information to include in your welcome e-mail to the specific systems I use to automate the process and keep things moving in the right direction.    Take a listen, then plan to spend some time this week auditing your own onboarding process. It may just be the game changer you need to leave your clients saying, "Wow!"   In this episode: [01:52] We're never done auditing. [02:27] Your onboarding is where the real work starts. [05:27] Onboarding is a step-by-step process. [06:21] We can't always depend on tech. [06:52] What can you do to make your onboarding system something that wows? [07:15] I talk about the systems I use for onboarding. [08:08] What do you include in the process? [10:30] You always want to explain what will happen next.  [16:20] I like to send out small gifts through Amazon. [17:56] What can you do to uplevel your onboarding process?   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

Who's ready for a little story!? Today's episode is a little different. We're taking a look at two different service based business owner personality types and determining exactly what kind of person they need to hire. If you're wondering what your next steps are and how you can get the most growth for your business, I've got you covered.   A Busy Betty does tasks all day long and cannot keep up. Things feel like they should be easier and she always feels overwhelmed.    A Scaling Sarah works on her projects and knows what she needs to get done and when. She puts off the conversations about the specific things that need to get done and focuses on her own specialties.   These two types of people both need help, but they should not be hiring the same type of person.   Tune in for insight on which type of person you are, what kind of person would be most helpful for you to bring on, and the best way to do it. (Hint: Communication is key!) After you listen, join me in the Frazzled to Focused Facebook group at the link below to share your hiring plan and learn more.   In this episode: [03:00] Amy describes Busy Betty. [04:17] Amy describes Scaling Sarah. [05:50] What type of hire is right for BB? [06:33] What type of hire is right for SS? [08:24] It's important to know what your end-goal is.  [09:14] What do you have to do to be successful?  [10:57] Clear communication is essential.    Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

Episode 18: 3 Tips to Optimize and Life Workflow to Work Less and Make More Money   Does it ever feel like no matter what you do, you're running behind? I've been there, done that, and unfortunately, go back there every so often. There are things we can do, though, to work less, stress less, and make more money. I have three tips (plus a bonus!) to improve your mindset and the day-to-day of running your business.   You have to start off by focusing on what the most important thing is for business and in life. Is it getting your kid off the bus? Making sure there is time to hit the gym in the morning? We have to make sure we protect the space around your most important thing. Then you can put these tips into place:   Identify where you are showing up as the hair-up-in-a-bun, comfy-clothes version of yourself vs. the dolled-up, makeup-done version of yourself. Setting up days where you have no calls frees you up to completely focus on tasks that do not involve being "on."   Always end your workday with close out prep time. Ending your last call and heading straight into your regular life activities will not set you up for success for the next day. Having a plan ready for the next day is a complete game-changer!   Integrate your project management tool and your Google calendar.    Bonus Tip: Save space for communication. If you don't do this, you will become frustrated when you are interrupted during your work time.    Listen for the details on how to implement these practices and guard your most precious asset--your time!  In this episode: [02:50] What is the most important thing? [04:38] Identify where you are being yourself vs. your video self.  [05:47] Always end your workday with close out prep time. [07:24] What is close out prep time? [08:38] Integrate your project management tool and your Google calendar. [09:50] Save space for communication. [10:38] How exactly does this make me more money?   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

Believe it or not, 2021 is about to come to an end. ​​Did you know that the fourth quarter is the best time to analyze what's happening in your biz? We'll talk about what it looks like to do a 4Q audit on your business and how you can possibly save time and money by streamlining.    We break things down into four simple questions you need to ask to audit your business. This is about looking back and doing a self-check to see what is working...and what's not. You can even turn this into a wild Friday night activity with your beverage of choice.   Start off by asking what exactly are you paying for? It's good to know that what you're paying for will actually be helpful in the future. If you're not using something now, you probably won't be in the future. Just-in-time learning and just-in-time using are important concepts. Remember that just because you got the lifetime deal on the amazing new software, doesn't mean you need to continue with it.    Next, ask if your team actually needs the items you're paying for. Make sure that this software is something that is making things easier for them. Is the team using a system or program that is simply bringing enjoyment? There is value in this, but you need to identify the reason for keeping it.   Now we have to make sure you know what you are actually offering. What are you doing to stand out from the crowd and get the client? Things change over time as you adjust your offers, so pausing to ask this question is important. If you have an offer that's not selling, it is okay to let it go. You need an offer that is going to thrive and be fun. Amy is all about making money and having fun while doing it!   Then you need to identify who is on your team, and who is in your circle? Are you using the services you're paying for? Take a look at the next 90 days and determine where you can shift. How can you make the change, and what will it mean?    The last thing you need to determine is what you are marketing. Growing is sales and marketing together. If you're putting something out there that is not related to your current offer, you have some work to do. What is your platform? If you aren't sure what it is, you don't have one. Pick one and choose to connect with people there.    I encourage you to take an hour or two this week, go through these items and jot down some notes. DM me on Instagram with any questions or exciting revelations you have. I can't wait to hear from you!    In this episode: [03:01] What exactly are you paying for? [04:21] Will I be using this in the next 30-60 days? [05:24] Does your team need the items you're paying for? [05:49] We look at Zapier as an example.  [06:36] Are you paying for something that causes you enjoyment? [07:16] What are you offering? [08:12] Amy gives permission for you to let go of an offer that isn't selling. [09:23] Who is on your team, and who is in your circle? [12:43] When you look at the next 90 days, where do you want to shift? [14:26] What are you marketing? [16:54] What is your platform?    Links & Resources: Episode 16: Are Your Systems Slowing Down Your Service Business Growth? Live Coaching with Wynter Noel Chatman Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

When you're just starting out, it's tempting to try and know and understand EVERYTHING. Every system, new-fangled software, and certainly every process that a business could, should, or does use. But all those systems will slow down your service business growth.    Wynter Noel Chatman and I know each other through a mutual client and she's been struggling with dialing in her tech stack. We sat down to go through what she's using, why she's using it, and what steps she can take to reel things in and start making forward momentum in her business.    You see Wynter knows what she's doing, but in many ways she's been stuck in the “shoulds.”   First things first, we tackle her project management systems. At first glance it appears that she's using three different project management systems, but instead she has one because she thinks she should, one because of all the fun and free boards, and one that she actually uses.    Coaching moment: if the tech doesn't actually fit your brain, then it's not for you!   Listen in as we dig deeper into her learning time as well as the other systems she's using. Impostor syndrome comes in all shapes and sizes, but know that you don't need a degree in business to be successful in business.    Experience is the key! Keep working in your business. Keep tweaking and testing. Soon enough you'll have way more knowledge about business than the person down the street with the MBA!   In this episode: [01:20] Welcome Wynter to the show! [02:50] Why did she start WynterStar Virtual Solutions?  [07:27] Where does she need help in her business?  [10:48] Are we working on her systems or systems for clients?  [11:12] What is she using her project management systems for?  [13:14] Which tool does she use when she starts her day?  [17:17] How would it feel to release the systems she doesn't need?  [19:41] As soon as you can give yourself permission to bless and release you'll feel better. [22:18] Track your learning time for a week and then cut it in half. Learn why! [26:31] How she processes her impostor syndrome around having formal business learning.  [30:18] A quick rundown of her tech stack.  [32:56] Why she should create a resources area in her Asana.  [35:22] Wynter's next steps.  [36:33] Connect with Wynter.   Links & Resources:  Connect with Wynter: WynterStar Virtual Solutions LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Email: wynterstarvs@gmail.com    Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

Live events are coming back. Are you ready?  Without going into all the politics and procedures regarding live events, I wanted to provide some insights on how to make the most out of them. I actually just got back (as of the time of this recording) from a live event and it brought back memories from the early days of building my business.  Many of my ongoing business connections and initial client wins happened at live events. This wasn't by accident. As an introvert, I made sure to go into each live event with goals in mind to help move my business forward.  Because why go through the hassle and exhaustion of meeting face to face if you walk away feeling like it was a waste?  So, as you plan your next live event, keep these three things in mind:  Know what your goal is in attending.  Focus on your communication.  Be willing to lead conversations to the next step.  Listen in to hear all of my tips, tricks, and thoughts on maximizing your next live event as a service provider and then hit me up in the DMs, are you excited about going live again?   In this episode: [00:25] Live events should work for you in building your business.  [03:43] Events can be super fun and exhausting, but they are what you put into them.  [05:05] Know what your goal is while attending the event.  [06:10] Examples of what NOT to do.  [06:50] Focus on your communication.  [09:10] If you have the opportunity to meet someone in particular, do you know what you'll say to them?  [13:08] You should be the person holding the next step and letting them know what's next.  [14:30] The connections we make on the peer level come back to us ten fold.    Links & Resources:  Episode 13: Building Positive Peer Relationships with Marylin de la Hoz   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

The entrepreneur's journey is filled with twists and turns all designed to help you find your truest self and your best business fit. That's the long way of saying we do a bunch of stuff until something sticks! Listen as Kayla Wells shares her crazy curvy journey from virtual assistant to VIP days.    Kayla started her business after having twins and realizing that the corporate commute wasn't her jam. After Googling ways to make money from home… legitimately… She found the world of virtual assistance.    Fast-forward to today and she has niched down into podcast management and editing and is shifting her services to offer a VIP Launch Experience.    Listen as she shares her story and why she decided a VIP day model fit her business and life more completely. She's also sharing her tips and strategies for implementing a VIP day in your business and what to consider as you transition.   In this episode: [01:26] I am so excited to have Kayla on my show today! [02:09] Who she is and what she does. [03:30] She discusses how she is making money launching podcasts. [06:38] Listen as Kayla talks about why she switched to VIP days along with her retainer model. [08:47] How to determine who should be a VIP client versus a retainer client. [14:22] One thing she wishes she knew when she started her VIP days. [17:35] Kayla goes into whatever project management tool the client is comfortable with. [20:55] Learn the goal she had when she launched her VIP experience option. [23:16] The differences between her VIP clients versus her retainer clients. [26:35] Kayla shares why she does sales calls and what she learns from them. [28:16] Listen as she gives some advice for someone who wants to move their retainer model to a VIP day model. [33:22] Thank you for being on the show!   Links & Resources:  Episode 3 - Why Your To-do List is Keeping You From Success   Connect with Kayla: Email | Instagram | Facebook   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

This conversation was 100% fire! Marylin and I have known each other for many years now and we've worked together and around each other for much of that time. We are biz besties, life besties, and cheerleaders for each other and we both believe in the power of positive peer relationships. Listen in to learn more.   Marylin and I met at an in-person conference. She was still breastfeeding her youngest and we were in the middle of a session. I knew that she was going to be my people when she used iced pop cans to relieve the pressure of a missing baby.    Since then we've helped boost each other's businesses by referring clients, working in each other's businesses and keeping each other accountable and on track. This is one relationship that has changed the trajectory of my business several times.    Listen as we chat about our history and why relationships in business are so important. We've both built several businesses based on relationship marketing alone so there is definitely tons to learn.     In this episode: [02:00] Learn more about Marylin and her work in the coaching space.  [04:33] Marylin shares the special moment that she and I met and how we knew we were each other's people. [06:27] Ways we've helped each other through the years in building our businesses.  [09:27] How does she create space for relationship building and work?  [12:20] Authenticity is one of my key words for life. Learn more.   [14:28] What are her thoughts on how to handle relationships that no longer feel authentic?  [18:09] Another thing that may feel awkward but is important is finding gratitude in the relationship. [20:04] How can we prioritize relationship building while also bringing in money?  [22:48] If you're truly enjoying talking to people, they will feel that interest. [24:41] Don't judge yourself when you're building relationships.  [26:08] Connect with Marylin.   Links & Resources:  Connect with Marylin: Marylin's WebsiteCreative Conversations with Marylin Podcast Marylin on Instagram   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

You cannot serve everyone. It's impossible for one person to cater to everyone in their niche, no matter how small it is. When service providers realize this, they start to wonder how they can shift their business to serve more people. Listen as Jenn Bays shares how she's shifted from virtual assistant to agency owner for photographers.    Jenn started her business like so many of us, after having her first baby and realizing that she wanted to be more available for him. She looked up work from home jobs for moms and found the world of virtual assisting. Within 6 months she left her corporate job and hasn't looked back.    She quickly realized that she wanted to increase her ability to earn money without adding to her overall number of hours worked. She wasn't sure how to do it though. After we had a conversation about potentially shifting to an agency, she finally did it and her business has flourished.    She's sharing her story and her advice for service providers who are looking to build their own agencies. Success as an agency owner is not guaranteed. Jenn has approached her agency's mission, clientele, and hiring in such a way that she is thriving.    Take notes. Jenn's advice is brilliant.   In this episode: [01:49] Jenn started in the virtual assistant space and is now an agency owner. Learn more! [03:52] What was her motivation to start her business?  [06:01] How did she find virtual assistance and her first clients?  [08:44} When did she realize one to one work wasn't going to fit her goals?  [09:54] Why photographers?  [11:04] What is the differentiator between her agency and one to one work?  [12:13] How has she set up the agency to deliver on her promises?  [15:39] Ways that she has approached hiring while building her agency.  [17:03] Jenn shares the moment that she realized she wanted to be an agency owner.  [18:47] What was her most important hire as an agency owner?  [21:32] Her advice for service providers who are looking to scale into agency ownership.  [24:12] Connect with Jenn.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Jenn: Success Beyond the Lens Success Beyond the Lens Podcast Facebook | Instagram Jenn on Instagram   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

Let's just get this out of the way now. Plans almost never go according to… well, plan. There is always going to be something to overcome but your reaction means all the difference when it comes to your business. Listen as I share five ways to take back control when your plan falls apart.   If you've been in business for any amount of time, then you know that what you plan and what actually happens are two completely different things. When your plan falls apart the first thing you need to do is feel that emotion.    Acknowledge the loss and frustration and sit with it for a moment. Otherwise it will grow and fester until you feel complete resentment toward the project and possibly your client.    Next, take simple small actions toward creating a new plan and moving past the emotion. Sometimes just taking a walk outside for a few moments can help energize you and help you to get the creative juices flowing.    Then you need to start outlining the steps that need to be updated in order to move forward. Do you need to hire someone? How does that impact the budget? Does the project launch date need to change? What do you need to do to get things back on track?    Listen in to hear all of the steps. Have you ever had a project go completely to plan? If so, I want to know. Join us in the Frazzled to Focused Facebook Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs and let's keep the conversation going.    In this episode: [02:10] When your plan falls apart it is frustrating as all get out and it's okay to feel the anger and disappointment. [04:36] Acknowledge the emotion and feel the loss. What does that mean?  [06:04] Next, take simple and small action.  [07:26] Take ten minutes outside focusing on breathing or exercising and then come inside and see how you feel. [08:07] Outline the steps that you need to reconfigure to take back control.  [10:28] Find space on the calendar to take any action on the steps determined in step three.  [12:04] Last, deliver the news and then start taking those small steps.  [12:48] This is what I want you to take away from this.  [14:13] Plans can and will change. Your reaction is what's important.  [15:56] If you've had a plan that went completely perfect, I want to know about it.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Frazzled to Focused Group for Service-Based Entrepreneurs

The one mistake I see time and time again as service providers shift into the role of the CEO in their business is their willingness to take on tasks that they shouldn't. You're moving away from implementation and yet you continue to say yes when you shouldn't.    Sound familiar? If so, don't worry. This was absolutely me too and I'm providing you with four questions you should ask yourself before you say yes to any additional tasks. If you walk through this each time, you'll be surprised at what you keep on your plate and what you offload.    Bonus: Each time you offload a new task you open up more time for you to be the visionary in your company.    What are those four questions?    Is this task going to become a habit?  Is this something that you need to create a process for?  Is this something that you want to learn?  Is this something that you love?   If you are committed to journaling each day and you want that to be a habit in your business, then you should definitely keep that on your to-do list.    However, if you are fascinated by new and emerging social media strategies but know you won't continue to do them, then that's something you'd create a process for and offload. You might do the task once or twice, but after that you're training, leading and growing in other ways.    Perhaps the task is something you want to learn that will help you and your clients achieve success faster. Then it may be something that you open up time for so that you can learn all the things. Also, don't give up, 100% the things you love. The number of times I've seen CEOs take on creating Canva graphics just because they love doing them is extremely interesting. If there is something you love that you find to be therapeutic, don't give it up. Just don't give it pride of place in your day. Instead use that task to lift you up when you're in a slump.   Transitioning to the role of CEO in your business is likely one of the most difficult things you'll do as you scale. But if you truly want to grow, then you have to transition. Let me know if these questions help you gain better perspective on your need to continually implement.   In this episode: [01:27] As we grow and scale we realize there are so many paths we can take, but which is right?  [02:46] When you're becoming the CEO you need to let go of implementation.  [04:11] The four questions every CEO should ask before they take on any tasks. Is this task going to become a habit?  Is this something that you need to create a process for?  Is this something that you want to learn?  Is this something that you love?  [05:16] Why you should be the one to create the process for tasks before you hand them off. [06:23] Are you learning and growing from this task? If so, then you may consider taking it on.  [08:07] My favorite example of things that CEOs love and simply keep doing because of that.  [10:52] The questions can be extremely eye opening as you apply them to task management.   Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

I will never say that business coaching is right for everyone. Because it isn't. There are so many coaches and consultants selling coaching as the only way to create a successful business, but if you or your business aren't ready, then you won't get what you want out of the relationship.   So, should you hire a business coach?    The first things to consider are your current goals. Where are you at with them? If you haven't reached them, why not? What's holding you back? If you have, what is the next step?    Also, is your business making enough money to support investing in a coach? If you're living paycheck to paycheck and aren't sure how you're going to pay for groceries, then investing in a coach is a terrible decision. Do not ever put yourself in extreme financial risk just to work with a coach.    Now, if you're bringing in the money and you're looking to hit some big goals, then coaching may be right for you. Listen in to hear all the questions you should be asking yourself before hiring a coach.    Be honest with yourself. Coaching is a huge investment in both yourself and your business. Don't take the decision to hire a coach lightly.   In this episode: [01:33] Are you someone who thrives in doing things on your own?  [03:02] I'm probably the most skeptical coach you will ever find.  [03:57] If you're not bringing in money, you don't need a business coach. [07:36] Who is business coaching right for?  [09:20] What coaching looks like on the service-based side.  [12:31] If you no longer need support, what other options are there?  [13:56] The questions you need to ask yourself when deciding if coaching is right for you. Where was I 6 months ago? Am I still there? What did you do to get to this point? Where do you want to be 6 months from now?  Are you going to need to do anything different? What space do you have for something different?  Are you open to feedback?  Are you open to being honest?   [17:17] Now is a great time to take a moment and decide if business coaching is right for you now or in the near future.   Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook

Did you work really hard to create space for the summer, only to get to the season and feel all sorts of funkified? That my friend is the service provider summer slump and it is completely normal. Listen in to learn how you can get out of it and keep building up your business.    Let me paint a picture for you. You made it through the school year. You caught up and then *gasp* got ahead on work so that you could enjoy some downtime. You walked into the summer thinking I'm going to #HotBoss this summer!   Then you're a couple weeks in and you just feel like your business is heavy. You're struggling to create. You're struggling to stay on top of tasks. You honestly feel like this business thing is too much.    Then this is the episode you need! I'm sharing first what the service provider summer slump is and then I'm providing you practical tips you can use to get out of it.    First things first, you need to find out if the slump is really what you're experiencing. Listen in and take notes!   In this episode: [02:16] What the service provider summer slump is.  [03:40] Why the slump feels so heavy. [04:38] We're talking about how to get out of the summer slump.  [05:19] How to determine if this is actually happening to you right now. [06:31] Review your goals.  [08:17] Pick a small action you can take.  [09:48] Reach out to a trusted peer.  [11:15] Set a goal that feels good to you. [14:06] Just don't stop.   Links & Resources:  Episode 3: Why Your To-do List is Keeping You From Success Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

There are two different schools of thought when it comes to the topic of time tracking. On one side, there is a group of people that are adamantly for time tracking, otherwise how do you know what your day consists of? On the other is a group who believes that you are running your own business and as such time tracking is unnecessary.    I fall somewhere in the middle. I don't think that ongoing time tracking is necessary, but if you're looking to scale or to lighten the load of your business, understanding your time is imperative.    There are five areas that are most important when you're tracking: marketing, client work, admin work, business strategy, and phone calls. When you're trying to figure out your days and where your time is going, these are the most important for your business.    If you're spending 15hours a week on administrative work, then it's time to offload and automate.    Time tracking allows you to make decisions from a place of fact. Spend two weeks tracking your activities and you'll likely be very surprised at where all the time is going.    Are there any areas in your business that feel heavy right now? Let's lighten the load.   In this episode: [01:04] There are two schools of thought regarding time tracking. Hear them both.  [02:27] How to protect your time as a service-based business.  [03:31] You are your own client.   [05:20] Knowing your strengths and where you're spending your time is integral to scaling.  [06:53] Learn the five most important areas to track your time in.  [09:27] Time tracking allows you to make decisions from fact.  [11:30] Track your time for two weeks and see how you feel about your days.    Links & Resources:  Toggl Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

The number of times I've heard from clients and peers that they hate selling is a touch alarming. I personally have always liked the sales aspect of my business but that could be because I came from the sales side of corporate. That being said, there are ways to sell without feeling icky. Listen in to learn how to grow your business, even if you hate selling.    We all operate from a system of beliefs, morality, and thought that guides our actions. Yours may not be the same as mine, but you do have them. These systems guide your feelings when you seek to sell and they're what determine what feels good and what does not.    No matter how you feel about sales in general, if you are reading from a script and viewing every interaction from the angle of sales, you will not feel good about it. Instead approach sales from the point of view of building relationships and you'll start to see the beauty of sales.    You need to introduce and educate and stop trying to convince.    Listen in to learn what this means and how you can apply it to all of your business interactions. Once you do, you'll find that the sales process feels much more organic and true to the person that you are and the values that you hold.    Once you've listened, swing on over to Instagram and let me know what feels good and bad about the sales process to you.   In this episode: [01:20] Learn how to grow your business even if you hate selling. Something I really enjoy. [03:28] The number one thing I hear from clients and peers who are struggling with sales.  [05:28] You need to introduce and educate your potential clients. Learn the specific parts to this.  [07:46] Why additional questions are a great sign.  [08:51] Patience and answering questions is a huge sign of respect for your client.  [09:22] This is relationship marketing versus selling.  [12:06] What is something that can be a positive experience for your client that feels easy to you?  [13:07] A quick personal story that represents my experience with relationship marketing and building my business.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale Quotes:    “Sales does not have to be this 5-part process that if you don't follow these word tracks 100% then you're not going to make it.”    “There's this moral and ethical boundary that I think everybody lives by, and while it might not be the same for each person, you know what it is.”   “When was the last time you felt good about somebody convincing you to do something? As an adult, does it feel good to have someone try and tell you that you need to make a decision that you don't want to do?”    “As long as somebody has questions for you, guess what? They are so interested in you they still want to know about you and your service. They are still in the sales conversation.”    “We assume that because we're not getting a yes, it means that it's a no. It's 100% not it.”

Your client experience as a service provider is pretty much everything. Why? Because when you surprise and delight your current clients, they refer you to people that they know. Rather than spending money on paid advertising, invest in your client experience and you'll see a world of difference.   But how do you create an amazing client experience? Honestly, there are so many ways to do this, but one of the best is to set yourself up to over deliver. Not in a way that pushes against your boundaries or that makes you feel resentful. Instead, set clear boundaries and only do more when it feels good and right.   So many times as service providers we feel as if the power in our relationship with our client is solely with them. That's not necessarily true. When you set clear boundaries and then enforce them, you set yourself up for mental and business success and you also create opportunities to wow.    Listen in to hear why I'm so passionate about the client experience process, ways you can surprise and delight, and how you can create your very own methodology. Your clients are your key to ongoing work and sales. Make sure that they feel heard and taken care of without trampling all over your own boundaries.    What will you start doing to wow your clients?    In this episode: [00:40] Why there is so much power in building an amazing client experience.  [03:51] Learn why client experience is so important. [07:14] Your client experience is one of the first steps toward establishing yourself as an expert.  [09:00] Why and how can you create your own client experience methodology?  [13:54] How you can surprise and delight your clients.  [16:18] I share the importance of closing your loops.  [18:31] Setting boundaries is not the same as putting up walls that divert the client experience.  [19:41] Everything is not going to be perfect. Make sure you correct it.  [20:58] Learn tangible ways you can wow your clients.  [25:10] Relationship marketing is just connecting with people. [25:53] The questions you need to ask yourself as you're building out your methodology.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

When you find yourself stuck in your business, talking things over with a coach is one of the best ways to find clarity. Which is why I'm offering on-air coaching sessions to help business owners talk through some of their blocks and hopefully help listeners as well.    In this very first coaching session, I'm chatting with Meagan Beltekoglu all about her current offers and how to shift them into a high ticket offer. We also idg into ways she can market this offer and get it in front of her ideal clients.    Meagan is a Vetted Clickup Consultant and Certified Director of Operations and she helps business owners take their systems and processes from post-its to streamlined. Her biggest issue to date has been finding ways to create and sell a high ticket offer out of all of her lower end offers.    We break down her current offers and how she can bring them together to build out a complete systems overhaul for established business owners. We then chat about ways to market this new offer and why referral partnerships should be a main focus.    Then we dig into ways she can get this offer out there now rather than continuing to focus on mapping out a process that she already knows she can do. If you've found yourself stuck in the mapping phase, then you'll want to listen to the very end of this conversation.    What areas of your business do you need help in?    In this episode: [02:45] Welcome back and get ready for our first ever coaching session.  [03:46] Listen as Meagan shares more about herself, her business, and her background.  [05:29] Learn what she'd like help with in her business and what she offers right now.  [07:55] Who does she peg as her ideal client?  [10:09] Does industry or revenue matter with regard to her ideal client?  [12:50] What does her project timeline look like for her various offers?  [17:11] Why she needs to break down her big offer into stages.  [21:10] Learn about creating referral partners.  [26:22] How she could use case studies and her networking group to sell this offer. [30:24] Some homework for Meagan to work on. [36:03] What is Meagan's favorite feature of Clickup? [37:58] Why she loves Sprints. [39:15] Her next steps. [41:01] Connect with Meagan.   Links & Resources:  Director of Operations Program Miro Clickup   Connect with Meagan:  New Leaf Digital Meagan on Facebook Meagan on LinkedIn   Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

I am a recovering to-do list addict. I admit it here and now. In many ways I love nothing more than checking stuff off of the list each and every day, but what I found is that my to-dos had nothing to do with moving my business forward. Which is why I'm sharing why your to-do list is keeping you from business success.   You may be wondering, Amy, if you love a to-do list as much as I do, why are you saying I should ditch mine?    Because your to-do list only takes into account day to day activities. It doesn't allow you to create space for business growth. Think about it, how often do your business building tasks get shoved to the end of the list?    Instead of creating to-do lists, I recommend building out buckets. This is very much like time blocking, but it gives you the space to allocate time for all aspects of your business and your life. It also lets you better use your time in the day so that you can take advantage of your high energy times.    Listen in to hear all of my tips and tricks for creating a better system that allows you to successfully scale your business.   In this episode: [01:25] Why is your to-do list keeping you from success?  [02:19] Learn the problems your to-do list presents for successfully scaling your business.  [04:28] If your to-do list keeps you focused on tasks in your business, then try this instead.  [06:04] Bucketing leaves you space to incorporate the fluff stuff in your day to day. Learn more. [07:35] Look at your business holistically and dive into the strategy around each of your projects. [08:53] The three most important pieces to every project are priority, project, and timing.  [09:49] What to do with the things that just pop up in your day.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

Boundaries are important in every relationship, so why do we let them slide with clients? One of the main reasons I see service-based businesses suffer is because they're not establishing health boundaries. Listen in to learn how to set boundaries in your business that will lead to better results for everyone.    Did you know that properly set boundaries actually show that you value yourself? That's right. It's a sign that you have an appropriate amount of self-respect and that you demand that same respect from others. Which is crucial when you own your own business.    So what boundaries should you set?    One of the most important has to do with the times that you are working. Establish your work day, whatever it might look like, and then communicate those hours to your clients. The most important part of this equation? Sticking to your own rules!   Next, you need to establish clear lines of communication as well as when your clients can expect responses and updates. You don't want to give clients fifteen different ways to communicate with you. Pick one or two and then stick to them.    I want you to fall back in love with your business and be delighted to open up your computer each and every day. Boundaries are one of the best ways to do just that.   In this episode: [01:35] Why are boundaries important?  [02:44] The first part of scaling successfully is creating a boundary on what it means to work with you.  [05:09] Top boundaries you should have and that your clients should know about it.  [06:34] Determine how you're going to communicate with your clients. Pick one or two places tops.  [10:00] You can hold true to your boundaries and still provide an amazing client experience.  [10:37] Before you set any boundaries you need to do these things.  [13:34] I want to know if these boundary tips work for you. Let me know!   Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

Are you running a frazzled business? Maybe you're not sure what that means, but you do feel like something is off lately. I'm sharing with you five ways to tell if your business is ready for a change and what you can do to start making those changes today.    Take a moment and think back to this past Sunday. How did you feel? Were you excited to dive into a new work week or did the Sunday sadness come over you?    If you're feeling the sadness, then that's a clear indication that something has got to give in your business. You shouldn't go into the week feeling miserable about the business you have built. If that's where you're at, it's perfectly normal, but don't stay there!   How do you feel when your clients message you? Do you get excited to hear about the next new project or do you immediately start worrying about what you did wrong or what new thing is being added to your monumental to-do list?    Those feelings when your clients message you are just one more way to see that you're working in a Frazzle-based business and it's time for a change.    Listen in to hear the other indicators that frazzle has entered your life. If you find yourself nodding along with each one of these, then it's time to do an assessment. It's time to find out where in your business you're feeling frazzled so that you can start getting back to work that fulfills you.    Your business is meant to evolve and change with you, your life, and your desires! Don't be afraid to take a deeper look at what's causing your stress and start making changes today.   In this episode: [01:33] How do you feel on Sundays?  [03:57] Do you feel stress when someone messages you?  [05:48] What do you do to get out of a stressful work environment?  [07:25] Are you in a cycle of avoidance?  [09:36] Last but not least, are you delivering on your promises?  [12:18] If you're nodding along with all of these situations, then it's time for an assessment.  [13:47] Learn all about Sprint to Scale. Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

It's important to me that you know who you're hearing from and why I'm so passionate about helping service providers build businesses that they love. Listen in to hear more about my background and why I know this podcast will help you go from frazzled to focused.    I started my career working in nonprofit companies. I didn't want to be a part of the corporate structure so I packed up after college and moved to Florida. When my husband and I got married we decided to move back to our home state and from there began to build amazing careers.    I had transitioned into being a corporate trainer for a large insurance company and I loved it. I loved helping to teach people and I enjoyed being a part of a community. However at this point we had small children and realized that we couldn't keep up with our respective jobs.    That was when I decided to research ways that I could stay home with my kids while still feeding my need to be a high achiever. I found the online virtual assistance, business manager, director of operations field and knew that I'd landed on the thing that was going to bring me home.    Listen as I share more about my journey and what you can expect as you listen to this podcast.    In this episode: [01:30] Let's dive in and see if I'm the operations person for you. [03:07] What are your passions? That's where you should focus your efforts.  [05:06] Why Frazzled to Focused?  [06:47] How I got to where I am today.  [10:24] After spending an entire night researching how to start an online business, I got started. [12:36] What you'll get from listening to this podcast.  [14:06] Who is this podcast for?   Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale

Welcome to Frazzled to Focused. The podcast specifically for service-based business looking to move away from the overwhelm of frazzled systems and processes and toward the freedom that streamlining provides.    If you find yourself wondering where you went wrong with your business while trying to figure out why you started in the first place, then you're in the right place. Scaling is fun. When you do it right! So sit back, relax, and soak up the knowledge bombs. It's time to fall back in love with your business!   Listen in each week as I share my tips and advice to take your business from Frazzled to Focused.    Links & Resources:  Connect with Amy:  Amy's Website Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Sprint to Scale