Growth Strategies Café

So many times when we begin building our companies, we start talking about our logo and colors long before we start talking about our brand. Sadly, sometimes, we check "Branding" off of our to-do list because we actually believe that we've already done it once we get the logo with our colors and tag line created. Courtney Frietag from Levity Design is here today to share why you shouldn't skip to the "sexy" part of branding and what to do instead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got an incredible lineup for you this year! You can find all of our guest info at https://growthstrategiescafe.com/imposter-syndrome-confessions In today's episode, I'm sharing how imposter syndrome crept up me as I pivoted my business model and where I landed as a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to have Jenni Davis as our resident Profit First Professional this year! Here are some of the things we talked about: How Profit First flipped the script on business accounting Jenni is breaking down exactly what the Profit First method is While you don't need a Profit First Professional to implement Profit First in your business, there are definite benefits to working with one. Jenni's upcoming tool that will support you as you implement Profit First in your business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sandra Julian is sharing a pivotal moment about a year after she entered the online space. Why she started her business 20 years ago. What she was doing initially and how her business shifted along the way. Realizing she didn't have to do what she had been doing, that she could actually build her business on the things that really lit her up. How important it has been to discover parts of herself that she hadn't seen while she was head down, running her business all these years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fabulous Mindi Huebner is back and we're talking about mindset in relation to pricing.  What does affordable really mean? Why it's not a great idea to use other people as a price guide or to just double or triple your price arbitrarily.  Asking yourself "When did I decide I am not worth $X?" Are your current prices sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I think of sustainability, Natalie Gingrich is one of the first people who come to mind. Today she's turning back the hands of time and sharing what the journey looks like from her initial idea to the launch of her now 13th cohort of the Director of Operations Certification. From being a one woman show to having a full blown team, adapting the certification to meet the needs of her growing community of students, and becoming a strong voice in the online space to help educate business owners how to best utilize the skills of the many talented Directors of Operation are just a few of the numerous things she's sharing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing what I like to do before I dig into my metrics when I am reflecting on the prior year. It's served me well and I hope it helps you as well. I'm also sharing my Word for 2022, how it came about, and my overall goal for 2022. If we haven't met yet, you can learn more about me here on the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today I'm sharing one of the worst mistakes I see regarding professional titles. I'm willing to bet you've made this mistake at one time or another, I know I sure have. I'm explaining what it is and what to do instead. For full show notes and other info, please visit GrowthStrategies Cafe.com/titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Khan and I decided enough is enough and it's time to call out some of the bullshit in the online space. There are so many possibilities for your business (and ours!) and to get to the heart of it all, we believe it requires looking beyond current practices, manipulative messaging, and the mindset we bring with us. This is the second part of our series, Beyond the Bullshit. You can listen to the first part here. Today, we're touching on: Passive Income (Hint: There's nothing passive about t!) Shortcuts to Sustainability (Hint: Stop buying them!) and wrapping up with Don't be THAT Girl For complete show notes and info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/beyond-the-bullshit2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Khan and I decided enough is enough and it's time to call out some of the bullshit in the online space. There are so many possibilities for your business (and ours!) and to get to the heart of it all, we believe it requires looking beyond current practices, manipulative messaging, and the mindset we bring with us. This is the first episode of our series, Beyond the Bullshit. Today, we're touching on: Goals & goal setting Doing your due diligence - with ourselves as well as products & services of others and wrapping up with Don't be THAT Girl For complete show notes and info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/beyond-the-bullshit1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith Liepelt from Rising Star Publicity is back this episode, and we're talking about being media-ready. Meredith is sharing so many valuable nuggets, including how far in advance to begin pitching for different types of media outlets and other parts of your media ready checklist, how frequently you need to (or don't need to!) put in to set yourself up to get good PR.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindi Huebner is back to share 2 tactics to help us increase our awareness, master our mindset and become more successful. If you've been procrastinating, this episode is just what the Dr ordered! This and so many more nuggets inside! Complete show notes: https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/habit-stacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I'm talking about one of my favorite topics, List Building! If you're struggling to gain traction with your list building efforts, I'm confident this technique will provide a better result for you. Complete show notes: https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/truth-about-list-building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Khan is shaking things up by challenging that corporate mindset that we bring with us into the online space that prevents us from operating like the powerful business owners we are. She's taking down the toxic beliefs that keep so many of us spinning our wheels, throwing money at every possible course, program, and service out there when the answer lays smack dab in the middle of our own front yard. Complete show notes: GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/corporate-rehab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm sharing some insights about why being you, showing up as your incredible self is so important as you build out your business. For complete show notes and other info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/stop-trying-to-be-amy-porterfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a plethora of project management tools available, it's no wonder there is so much confusion in choosing the right one for your business. In this episode, I am chatting with 4 Operations Experts who share their insights on Asana, ClickUp, Teamwork & Trello. Please visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/best-project-management-system for time stamps for each segment so you can watch at your convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonita Reese is sharing a pivotal moment that allowed her to step more fully into her gifts and talents. Of course, she's like the rest of us and has those days where the thought of burning it all down runs through her mind. We discuss that as well as some of the main causes of stress in team environments and how to avoid them, specifically during the onboarding phase and the early days of adding a new team member. For full show notes and other info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/your-values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becoming a Profitable CEO is now Growth Strategies Café! Welcome to the Growth Strategies Café podcast, designed specifically for Female Online Business Owners! Building and running an online business isn't always easy. It definitely doesn't look sexy all of the time. AND it's one of the most fulfilling endeavors you can undertake. Whether you're on your way to six figures or beyond, you're in the right place.  So grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair, let's do this thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A process is simply a set of steps that walks us through any given activity. Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing scary about them. They're an innate part of our life. Identifying & understanding them sets us up for success because we can change them based on our desired outcome. That applies to both my straw bale gardening AND the way that we create and distribute content in our businesses. I'm sharing both of those on today's episode. Show notes: ThePurposefulCEO.com/theres-alway-a-process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm sharing what I heard when I realized I was "shoulding" on myself. We all do it at different times, I hope this helps you listen a little closer to yourself so you can go out and make the impact that only you can. Complete show notes at https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/are-you-shoulding-on-yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindi Huebner is sharing your winning trifecta: mindset, strategy & habits. She's also getting into the role that identity plays in our life & the decisions we make without us even thinking about it. For complete show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/wired-for-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many times, we get caught up in the hype and urgency of the moment. Today I am sharing how my adventures in straw bale gardening reminded me of buying courses and programs. Take a breath and listen in to see if it might help you make a better buying decision. For full show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/your-next-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being resourceful, Leeann Forbes repurposed the skills and knowledge she gained in the early days of her business. Today, she's a Content Manager & Strategist who knows a thing or two about creating and sharing content consistently for your business. For complete show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/repurposing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all get stuck from time to time, lose sight of the big picture. In this week's episode, I'm sharing how I handled getting caught up in the shoulds and feeling disconnected from my business. For full show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/reconnecting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 19 years with the same company, Yolanda Rumph found out her department was being transitioned overseas. Today she's sharing how she built her business when she did not have the luxury of time. For complete show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/build-it-now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My copywriter, McKella Sawyer, is joining me this week & we're myth busting! When it comes to writing copy, many people think they have to do it all in order for it to be authentic. Is that true? We're taking that on along with a couple of other copywriting myths. For complete show notes and other details, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/copy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Life Coach Danielle Thienel joins me today to talk about making the shift from trying to do it all (she even got sick!) to creating the life she wanted. She's also sharing how she helps others do the same now For complete show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/transform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to Marie Kondo your business! For complete show notes and other info, visit www.ThePurposefulCEO.com/joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our level of confidence affects how we show up in all areas of our life. LeeAnn Sims is joining us today and shares some shifts that happened in her own business as well as how she went from a size 24 down to a size 6 and back again, who she became in the journey and how she is supporting others today. LeeAnn is definitely someone you want in your corner! For show notes and other details, visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/confidence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Q2, 2021!! Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to know exactly what works for your business and what doesn't so you can have a stellar 2nd quarter? Doing your Quarterly Business Review is often overlooked by online business owners. It's easy to think you're not big enough yet and park this process on Someday Isle. Don't let that be you! Embrace this powerful process and begin to experience the success that comes with it. For show notes and other info, https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/quarterly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Sidhu shares how she was able to decide which direction to go when she was at the crossroads. She's also sharing the power of quizzes and all of the gold you find out about your market when they're done correctly. For complete show notes and other info, visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/taking-inventory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times do we not ask for what we need or want? Additionally, how often do we have angst, mentally wringing our hands before we actually let a client know we've raised our prices or that our availability has changed and ask them if they would like to continue with us? Today I'm sharing my take on this including a few ways to think about it differently and gather the courage to ask more frequently. For complete show notes and other info, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/fear-asking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nice, of Pinehill Marketing, and I are talking about: - How genuinely caring about people is a key differentiator between people who end up being successful and those who are not. - That it may only take a few tweaks to get a better response to your program or course. (This is one of Rachel's sweet spots!) - How coaching has enabled her to grow during her business journey in areas like mindset and marketing. For full show notes, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/making-it-happen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we're building our business and moving towards our goals, we can get pulled in so many directions. Putting out fires, creating content, and showing up for our audience are all legit areas that need our attention. Many of us have gotten so bogged down in day-to-day activities that we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Today I am sharing how to keep that focus and gain clarity & confidence as you move forward. For complete show notes and other info, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/ceo-days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week my guest is Karla McCoy of Savvy Tusker Fitness. She's sharing how her victory over a struggle in her life uncovered her passion to encourage other women to begin and maintain their health and well-being. What I love about Karla's story is that it demonstrates our ability to embrace the challenges in our life AND use them to support other humans take their next best step in their journey. See full show notes at ThePurposefulCEO.com/victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm tackling how free can be costing you more than you realize. I share what I think it can be doing to our mindset and touch on systems, people, education, automation, email service providers, payment processors. I'm a big believer that we should let where we are in our business dictate what level of program/services we need, not fear. For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/free-sht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I merged the business building episode with our guest interview. What Meaghan shares about her journey is a great, living example of the power of your mission, or your why. For complete show notes and other info, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com//motivated-by-your-why You'll learn: ~ Why checking in on what is motivating you is so important ~ There comes a point where you shift from running away from something to running toward something ~ The 3 mistakes to avoid when you're hiring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Adams Pertuis is in the business of storytelling. Her philosophy is "everyone has a story" and she's fascinated with getting to the Core of what that story is. In today's episode we dig in to learn more about the power of your story. Find complete show notes and other details at https://thepurposefulceo.com/whats-your-story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust is the foundation in every relationship and it's no different in business. We have relationships with our audience, our team members, our peers, and most importantly with ourselves. Today we're looking at a couple of reasons we may be breaking trust with our audience and ourselves AND how to change that. Find complete show notes and other resources at https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/trust-consistency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode ~ Authenticity matters. On so many levels. If nothing else, there's the freedom to be who you are and not get bogged down in all of the B.S. of who we should be, how we should be acting, etc. Stop should-ing on yourself! Get complete show notes and info at ThePurpoefulCEO.com/authenticity-matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Data-driven decisions sounds so intimidating, especially in the early days of being a business owner. It also sounds pretty stiff, boring, and not fun. What if we decided to demystify it and simply see it as info that supports you as you grow your business? Today's that day. I'm breaking down to its simplest form. For complete show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/data-demystified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tasha and Teresa talk about some of the ups and downs of hiring. Tasha has a new mini course coming out, Happily Hiring.   For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/happily-hiring  Get your copy of Tasha's 5 Steps To Eliminating Team Overwhelm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Teresa shares 3 key things to implement in your business for sustainable & profitable growth. She also talks about ways to get off that plateau when you find yourself with steady business but your growth is stalled. Enrollment is open for The Profitable CEO Blueprint until this Friday, January 29, 2021 For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/steady-stalled Check out The Profitable CEO Blueprint Connect with Teresa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Meredith shares: How she pivoted in 2020 and where she goes from here Whether television appearances are still an option in the days of Covid What media outlets are looking for (AND what they're NOT looking for) Her Media Kit Checklist For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/get-visible Get your copy of Meredith's Media Kit Checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Teresa shares: Mistakes she (and many others) make when looking at the money coming into (and going out of) their business. The difference between profit & revenue 3 ways to increase your profits For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/profit-revenue Get your copy of Find (and stop) the Leaks in Your Business Connect with Teresa Website Facebook Group LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Natalie Gingrich shares her journey from corporate life to being home for her family to new online business owner to learning that if she was going to be happy & fulfilled, she was going to have to do it her way. And so can you! For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/her-way Get your copy of Natalie's Business Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Teresa shares 5 essential pillars to have in place in your business. When you have implemented these in your business, you'll gain more confidence and be able to move forward with purpose. Download your copy of Your Money Making Pillars to make sure you are setting yourself up for success this year. For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/your-money-making-pillars Get your copy of Your Money Making Pillars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathy and I discuss: ~ How the Kolbe A ™ Index helped her understand ~ The freedom that comes from understanding how you instinctively operate ~The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success ~That being a Go-Giver allows you to operate and build relationships at a much deeper level For complete show notes and other info, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/freedom-to-succeed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Teresa shares: - We're adding another episode each week. There will be Business Building episodes on Monday and Interviews n Thursday - The focus of the business building episodes is growing a 6-figure business - This week's action step is to break down your 6 figure goal and what it will take to support it For complete show notes and today's worksheet, please visit https://thepurposefulceo.com/six-figure-goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephanie Nemchik and I discuss how being an entrepreneur is all about personal development and that it takes a commitment to working through our limiting beliefs if we plan to stay the course and become a profitable CEO. Stephanie shares some common places we can find limiting beliefs we may not even be aware of. Getting comfortable with sharing what we do and believing in our offers sets the space for others to want to buy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices