Planning for Profit

On this episode I'm talking about why morning routines don't work for everyone and how you can better set yourself up for a more productive day.   Highlights:  Why I struggled with the typical "morning routine" and why it never worked for me How I structure my mornings for success Six strategies to have a more productive, successful , and relaxed work day   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

Today let's talk about whether you should focus on creating an offer or building an audience first and I'm sharing tips on how to cultivate and grow your audience.   Highlights:  What I've struggled with recently when it comes to audience growth. The reason you're getting 'crickets' when you put out that new offer. 5 tips to grow and cultivate an audience of engaged followers who are ready to purchase from you   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! Check out some new video content Let's connect on Instagram!  Are you a freelance VA or virtual support pro who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

Today we're discussing the myths behind scaling an online business and trading dollars for hours and a better business model for success.   Highlights:  The myth of scaling online businesses Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss service based businesses The business model I use with my 1-1 clients that is efficient and successful Why small teams of expert contractors are often more successful than large teams of employees in online business   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit!  Watch the FB Live on the Four Seasons of Business Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

On this episode I'm sharing about what has been working and not working in running a business as we move out of a difficult year and into a new reality.   Highlights:    My thoughts on the new word that everyone is talking about to describe 2021 Why running an online business is very different in the year 2021 vs. 1-2 years ago What I've been struggling with in my own business as we move into a new phase (it's very relatable to all online CEO's!) Six strategies for fighting burnout, and adapting to a different pace of business     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    NY Times Article from Adam Grant - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html   Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-for-profit/id1357294503   Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo

Happy spring! On this episode we’re talking about how to be an effective team leader, whether you are a business owner or a COO.    Highlights:  Why I decided to talk about effective leadership and why it doesn’t just apply to CEOs How CEOs and visionaries can become effective team leaders Why core values matter and why you must communicate them often to your team Why you should model these core values to lead your team better Why you should steer your ship in a straight line towards your goals and why it is crucial to stay on that same course Why you need to be a decision maker  Effective communication with your team How COOs can become effective team leaders    Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that’s re-launching in the coming months! Is an integrator or Digital COO the missing piece to your business’ success? Find out with this free training!  Follow me on Instagram for exciting trainings coming up! Leave a Review on iTunes

On this episode we're talking about what I actually do on a day to day basis as an integrator and Digital COO for six-figure entrepreneurs.   Highlights: [2:45] How streamlining, adjusting team roles and reworking old processes has allowed me to create more content for my own business in the past month [4:48] I'm able to spend time with my family and focus on my 1:1 clients because I have a team who supports me [7:01] Sunday afternoons are reserved for planning my week per client [8:35] I am not an executor (of tasks), but I'm more of a strategist and planner [10:21] Creating a color-coded masterlist of client tasks and deciding an estimated timeframe for each allows me to better plan out my days [12:35] Writing down a weekly masterlist of tasks for your own business allows you to have a handle of what your week will be [13:28] Batch scheduling let's me focus on one client at a time [14:32] Mondays are for client check-ins, mapping out tasks, analyzing numbers, strategizing [17:47] Tuesdays are for call days with clients and teams [19:28] Wednesdays are for mid week check-ins on of my clients' teams [20:03] Thursdays are for working on my own business [21:06] Fridays are for my financials plus do a final check on my clients' Asana workspaces to wrap up the week [22:03] Clients can still access me via Voxxer after business hours [23:20] This year's personal goal is to set time for education per week - learning new platforms or knowing more on how to maximize current ones I use   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that's re-launching in the coming months! Is an integrator or Digital COO the missing piece to your business' success? Find out with this free training! Follow me on Instagram for exciting trainings coming up! Leave a Review on iTunes.

For my 100th episode, I'm focusing on the 5 ways on how to uncomplicate your business and stop making things more difficult than they have to be.   Highlights:  [3:14] What's been happening in my own business in Q1 [7:14] How to Keep your offer stack streamlined [9:17] Why sticking to simple business systems is the way to go [12:44] Why you may not need a large team or employees [14:22] How to create a plan built on action [15:05] My number one tip to reach all your business goals   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that's re-launching in the coming months! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for exciting trainings coming up! Leave a Review on iTunes

Today I'm giving you my best tips and strategies on how to take the pressure off making 2021 the best year ever and get back to finding more joy in your business Highlights:  How to navigate your energy and output during stressful and unprecedented times Why we place so much pressure on ourselves as entrepreneurs The pitfalls of the goal setting "industry" Four strategies to bring more joy to your business in 2021 How to keep your goal setting and expectations light and easy Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Follow Me on Facebook for some fun upcoming live trainings! - https://www.facebook.com/kristinkaplanLLC/ Leave a review of the podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-for-profit/id1357294503 Are you a virtual support professional who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/academy  

On this episode we’re talking all about some of the biggest business lessons I've learned since I started recording this podcast 97 episodes ago. Highlights:  Discovering things I'm grateful for in 2020 The business lesson that all visionary CEO's need Why "done is better than perfect" doesn't always apply 6 lessons that I'm leaning into as we move into 2021 How I've changed my views on team growth The new definition of integrity and why your values must align in all areas of your business Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Come chat with me on Instagram!  Leave a Review on iTunes  Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! 

On this episode we’re talking all about how to work more successfully with a team comprised of contractors vs. employees. Highlights:  How teams are set up differently in the online business world Pros to working with contractors instead of employees 4 key things to consider when working with contractors Steps for success in building a team that works effectively and efficiently Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

On this episode I interview my friend Joey Vitale of Indie Law, about what you need to consider when naming your business, brand, courses, and other online assets. Highlights:  The biggest mistakes online entrepreneurs make when naming their business, offers, and brand assets What makes a trademark weak or strong How safe protected your brand really is with or without a trademark What you should trademark in your business and when you need to begin the trademark process Whether you can trademark a personal name or not Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Schedule a call with Joey to get your questions answered about trademarking a name in your business:https://indielaw.com/call FREE Trademark Masterclass: Get in Touch With Joey Vitale Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joeycvitale/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/indielawfirm Podcast | https://indielaw.com/podcast/ Website | www.followertofansociety.com About Joey: Joey C. Vitale is a lawyer, speaker, and business coach for online entrepreneurs and thought leaders. With his law firm and his courses, Joey helps online business owners call legal dibs on their brand name and signature methods so they never have to worry about losing their brand overnight.

On this episode I'm answering a question from a VA that's ready to up-level into the role of the Digital COO which is "How do I set and maintain boundaries so I don't end up working all the time?". Highlights:  Discussing all the various roles that the Digital COO or integrator plays in an online business Why planning ahead is the key to efficiency and effectiveness in working as a team Communication strategies for setting boundaries Why I batch my larger client tasks each week Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  The Digital COO Academy is now OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Join today. Doors close October 23rd at 10:00 PM CST - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/academy

On this episode I'm flipping the script from last week and sharing common Enneagram types for online CEO's and how COO's can best support them. Highlights:  The 4 Enneagram types that I see most often in Visionary CEO's or online business owners The road blocks those CEO's might experience and how a Digital COO can best support them Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Join my FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO to online business owners and entrepreneurs. http://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining Interested in up-leveling your role and becoming a Digital COO or if you're a CEO, training for your Digital COO? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Learn More About the Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

On this episode I'm sharing about my favorite personality test, the Enneagram and which Enneagram numbers make for successful Digital COO's. Highlights:  What my own Enneagram type is and how it allows me to succeed as a COO and project manager The three Enneagram numbers that correlate with COO success Which Enneagram number would not make for a good Digital COO/integrator Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Join the upcoming FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO to online business owners and entrepreneurs. http://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining Interested in up-leveling your role and becoming a Digital COO or if you're a CEO, training for your Digital COO? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Learn More About the Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Follow Enneagram & Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandcoffee/

Today I'm discussing the steps you can take to ensure that your team has a successful relationship between the CEO (visionary) and COO (integrator). Highlights:  How to approach the digital CEO/COO relationship as a partnership The roles of the CEO and COO in an online business What the CEO/COO dynamic should NOT be Three best practices to set up your relationship for success   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Then Join my upcoming FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO. It begins October 8th! Can You Outsource Too Much as a Digital CEO? Check out Episode 090 Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy – opening soon!

On this episode we’re talking all about the why and the how behind creating workflows, systems, and processes for your online business. Highlights:  Why there is nothing wrong with you if don't inherently love the idea of systems and processes 3 reasons why not having workflows is holding your business back The top areas of your business that you should have workflows or a process for A simple, easy way to create a workflow   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Are you a Digital CEO who’s ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy – opening this fall! Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!   

Today we’re talking all about where ideas and content should originate from in an online business and how much is the CEO responsible for vs. their team.   Highlights:  Four areas of your online business that you should be spending your time and focus on as the CEO The myth of the 4 hour work week and the obsession of scaling What happens when CEO's outsource too much and rely on their teams too much   Links and Resources:  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Are you an online business owner who wants to hire or up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? – Join the FREE webinar to learn how on September 15th! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy - opening this fall!  

On this episode I'm sharing the key aspect to launching that I've learned after managing dozens of launches for myself and clients.   Highlights:  How getting hung up on launch results is keeping you stuck in your business How to make your launches less overwhelming The #1 (and #2!) secret to launch success and scaling your launches A look at key numbers and average conversion rates for launching   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the Launch Club Mastermind, opening today!    Want to get your hands on my 81 step launch process plan/checklist that I use with my 6-figure clients and for my own launches? Grab it here.

On this episode we’re talking all about why it’s so important to focus on the cash cows in your business and how to choose which of your offers those should be.   Highlights:  Why my latest launch performed better than every previous launch What to do if your offer isn't selling How a beta-launch can save you time, money, and effort 3 ways to build more value to make your offer irresistible   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Want to learn my best tips and tricks to improving your launches (from an integrator and launch strategist who has managed many 5-6 figure launches). Sign up for the FREE webinar happening on August 18th - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchwebinar   Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the waitlist for the Launch Club Mastermind, opening this month! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub

On this episode we’re talking all about why you probably don't need to buy another course to get the results you're looking for in your business and what to do instead.   Highlights:  The reason so many online business owners buy courses but never finish them What's really keeping you stuck in your business (hint: it's not a lack of education) What all entrepreneurs SHOULD be focusing on to get to the next level   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the waitlist for the Launch Club Mastermind, opening this month! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub Want to learn my best tips and tricks to improving your launches (from an integrator and launch strategist who has managed many 5-6 figure launches). Sign up for the FREE webinar happening on August 18th - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/webinar

Today we’re talking all about how you might be getting in the way of the growth of your business and talking about strategies to really speed up the success of your business.   Highlights:  What's keeping you stuck at the same level of business How momentum is the key to exponential growth 4 ways you are killing your business growth and how you can get back on track   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Episode 056: How to Master Your Time Are you ready to finally learn how to LAUNCH and get accountability and support in scaling your launches? Applications to the Launch Club Mastermind open in Aug 2020. Get on the waitlist here - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub Want to get your hands on my 81 step launch process plan/checklist that I use with my 6-figure clients and for my own launches? Grab it here - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchchecklist Episode 084: Getting Your Team To Work Effectively with Latasha Doyle Episode 080: How Scarcity Thinking Is Holding Your Team Back with Latasha Doyle

On this episode I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at my last launch...what worked, what didn't work, and what I'm changing and improving upon for the next one.   Highlights:  The #1 thing that made the biggest difference in this launch and why I'm so excited to launch again Four launch tips and strategies that worked REALLY well during this launch The mistakes I made leading up to this launch   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to up-level your launch game and finally hit your launch goals? The doors to the Launch Club Mastermind are opening in August! Sign up for the waitlist: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub   Are you a freelancer, VA, or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz  

This week I'm bringing back my content manager & copyrighter, Latasha Doyle as a co-host and we're talking all about how to get your team to work more effectively together.   Highlights:  The difference in teams that have an integrator vs. teams that don't How to lead more effectively as the CEO and visionary What's killing momentum on your team What your team is REALLY looking for and needing from you to help successfully grow the business   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar     Get in Touch With Latasha Doyle   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/uncannycontent/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/uncannycontent/ Website | https://uncannycontent.co/   About Latasha:   Latasha is a content + copy specialist, nerd extraordinaire, speed reader, and wannabe yogi.   Since 2014, she has helped dozens of entrepreneurs, business owners, and digital agencies create copy and content. From writing an entire nuts and bolts catalog to helping 6-figure coaches launch their next offer, she's been around the writer’s block a few times.   She's found, over time, that her superhuman skill lies in matching tone of voice and brand voice for her clients, and in being versatile.

In this week's episode I'm answering the popular question, should build your team by hiring a VA or an integrator first?   Highlights:  The big mistake I made when first building a team in my wedding planning business The primary role of the integrator or Digital COO (hint...it's not as an executor!) What to do if you've had a VA that's been with you for a while and might be ready to step into the integrator role   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar  

Today we're discussing why bringing on an integrator isn't a one-step solution to growing your business.   Highlights:  What it means to step into the CEO role in your business What's keeping online business owners stuck Three reasons hiring an integrator isn't going to fix your business & common misconceptions about integrators What you CAN expect to happen when you bring on a Digital COO/integrator   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar

Today I'm sharing exactly what goes into being an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and the various roles that the COO plays on the team.   Highlights:    How the role of an integrator is different in the online business world than in corporations or brick and mortar businesses Why NOW is the time to consider leveling up and becoming a Digital COO to online business owners The 5 key roles that a Digital COO plays in online business Why understanding business strategy is the key to a great Digital COO/integrator     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Think you have what it takes to be a Digital COO or integrator in the online business world? I'm offering a FREE live training series beginning May 21st! Sign up: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/academy    Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz  

Today my own content manager and copywriter, Latasha Doyle is joining me to co-host this week's episode and we are exploring how running a team from a place of scarcity is holding your business back.   Highlights:  The mistakes we see online business owners making when managing their team and contractors We explore common scarcity thoughts such as "what if my team member leaves me?", "I wish my contractors were more available to me", and "is my team really invested in my business?" How to lead and manage your team well from a place of abundance and positivity rather than fear and scarcity How to truly step into your CEO role and build a team that always has your back   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz   Get in Touch With Latasha Doyle   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/uncannycontent/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/uncannycontent/ Website | https://uncannycontent.co/   About Latasha:   Latasha is a content + copy specialist, nerd extraordinaire, speed reader, and wannabe yogi.   Since 2014, she has helped dozens of entrepreneurs, business owners, and digital agencies create copy and content. From writing an entire nuts and bolts catalog to helping 6-figure coaches launch their next offer, she's been around the writer’s block a few times.   She's found, over time, that her superhuman skill lies in matching tone of voice and brand voice for her clients, and in being versatile.  

On this episode I interview hiring strategist and leadership coach, Kaylan Thompson and we discuss how to build a strong and dedicated team.   Highlights:  How to know when you're ready to hire and build a team Tips for attracting top-tier, A-level team members who are the right fit for your business What to do first when on-boarding a new team member (and second, and third) When it might be a good time to think about hiring an integrator or Digital COO   Get in Touch With Kaylan Thompson   Instagram | www.instagram.com/joytolead Facebook | www.facebook.com/joytolead Website | www.joytolead.com   About Kaylan:   Kaylan is a hiring strategist and leadership coach for entrepreneurs ready to make strategic hires so they can scale their business wisely and serve more clients.   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Kaylan's Free Course: https://joytolead.com/give-yourself-a-promotion Kaylan's Joy To Lead Podcast: http://joytolead.buzzsprout.com/ Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo  

On this episode we’re tackling an important question, should you train a member of your team to be your integrator OR should you hire a an experienced integrator?   Highlights:    Why many business coaches don't think you should hire an integrator The pros and cons of training someone on your team to be your integrator What it means to be a part-time Digital COO Four things to consider as you decide which direction to take in filling the Digital COO role in your business   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo   Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz

On this episode I'm sharing some thoughts and encouragement as we navigate this new normal living in the time of Coronavirus and COVID-19.   Highlights:  What I've been focused on in the past two weeks How to dig into gratitude when it's hard to see the positives How to extend grace to yourself and your team during this time   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinckaplan/    

On this episode we’re talking all about why it’s so important to get really clear on your niche and I'm sharing two ways you can do it.   Highlights:  Why it's harder to sell your offers in the online marketing space more now than ever before My own story in niching down The two ways you can hone in on your niche and position yourself to stand out   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Do you want to gain ultimate alignment & visibility in your brand? Get access to Ginny Krauss' The Brave Method

Today I’m sharing some steps that you can take to better execute on goals and ideas in your business, even when you don’t want to.   Highlights:  The one thing Gary V really does get right What you are responsible for doing even as the CEO and leader of your team The biggest thing that annoys me when it comes to CEO's and executing Five strategies to getting stuff done even when you don't feel like it   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Follow Kristin on Instagram Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Timular: Time tracking made easy Voxer: Voice Communication for Remote Teams  

Today I'm answering one of the most asked questions I receive, "when is the right time in my business to hire an integrator or Digital COO?".   Highlights:    The types of teams and online entrepreneurs that I work with as an integrator or Digital COO The point in business when my clients decided to bring on a Digital COO The big misconception about hiring an integrator or Digital COO Four milestones you need to hit in your business before hiring a Digital COO   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Follow Kristin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristinckaplan/   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo

On this episode we’re talking all about the top strengths of a CEO and COO and what you should be spending your time and energy on.   Highlights:  The best move I made to start up-leveling my role in my business The reasons why so many entrepreneurs fight the tendency to lean into their strengths and outsource Two key facts about online business and getting stuff done Key strengths and skills of the Digital CEO and COO   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Rocketfuel   Episode 071 - What's Really Keeping You From Scaling Your Business

In today's episode I'm talking to my friend Teresa Kwon, of Daringly Great Leadership about how to step into a leadership role as the CEO of your business and how to lead your team to success.   Highlights:    What it means to be a leader in the online marketing industry Who your first hire should be as an online entrepreneur Why entrepreneurs are struggling in hiring the right people for the teams and what to do instead What entrepreneurs can do to better lead their teams   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Get in Touch With Teresa Kwon   Website | daringlygreat.com/hiring-roadmap https://daringlygreat.kartra.com/page/hiring-roadmap Instagram | instagram.com/daringlygreatleadership https://www.instagram.com/daringlygreatleadership/ Facebook | facebook.com/daringlygreat https://www.facebook.com/daringlygreat Pinterest | pinterest.com/daringlygreat https://www.pinterest.com/daringlygreat/     About Teresa   Teresa hails from the taco-lovin’ Austin, Texas where she is a high-impact leadership speaker, strategist, coach, and Founder of Daringly Great Leadership  For 25 years she has helped leaders of startups, businesses, and reputable organizations build and scale with aligned and high-performing teams. Teresa holds a Master in Public Administration with a specialization in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from the Henry W. Bloch School of Business Management and is Certified Scrum Professional, Certified in Fundraising, and a PMP. Teresa is an avid globetrotter, foodie, philanthropist, bookworm, and nature lover. She is married to a her rock and Sushi Chef and is fur-mom to an adorable toy poodle named Blackjack. They were last spotted wandering the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios outside London after conquering the GOT glacier in Iceland.

On this episode we’re talking all about the key thing that's keeping most Digital CEO's stuck in their business and not hitting their goals.   Highlights:  Why so many entrepreneurs aren't hitting their goals or scaling their business they way they want to What it really means to be a CEO in the online marketing space How VA's, OBM's, project managers, and systems experts can up-level their role to create more impact and more income How I am committed to helping you achieve your goals   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Connect with Kristin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristinckaplan/

On this episode I'm sharing why choosing a "Word of The Year" isn't helping you to hit your goals and what you should be doing instead.   Highlights:  The concept behind the "word of the year" What's killing the growth of your business The two things you need for massive success Examples of action steps to map out for your word of the year   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Follow Kristin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristinckaplan/   Powersheets Goal Planners by Cultivate What Matters https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/2020-collection-guide   One Little Word - Ali Edwards https://aliedwards.com/one-little-word-2020  

On this episode we’re talking all about my biggest business lessons of 2019 and what worked, and what didn’t, and what I'm doing differently in 2020.   Highlights:  Why I refuse to do yearly planning in December What happened when I took my hands of the steering wheel of my business this past year Why it's important not to say yes to every travel opportunity (and what happened because of it) How to make your launches less overwhelming and easy   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    The Digital COO Academy Waitlist (Integrator School) https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo  

Today I’m sharing some big changes I’m making to my own business in the new year and whether or not you should be pivoting in 2020.    Highlights:  The big pivot I'm making in 2020 Why I'm closing my membership program & community When to make big changes in your business and when to stick with what you already have What I'm looking forward to most in 2020   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Integrator School Waitlist  

Today I'm interviewing my friend and digital marketing strategist, Myrna Daramy, and we're talking all about how to make sure people can actually find your business and brand easily online so that you can book more clients and customers.   Highlights:    How DMO (Digital Marketing Optimization) is the new SEO A simple step you can take right now to increase your reach and awareness so your customers find your business Why the "tech" side of business doesn't have to be so scary How getting a handle on your DMO can save you time in your business and earn you more money   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Get in Touch With Myrna Daramy   Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/myrnapdaramy.com Website | https://www.myrnadaramy.com   About Myrna:   Myrna Plaisir Daramy is a tech-savvy digital media strategist, oftentimes referred to as the “Tech Whisperer” by her clients. Over the last 14 years, she’s transformed countless lifestyle and high-end bridal brands by combining her expertise in digital analytics, technology management, and SEO with a deep understanding of all things creative. Myrna's superpower is that she can easily to translate “tech talk” into concepts that make sense to even the most non-technical of business owners. She takes pride in helping her clients peel back the layers of their brand, utilize the latest and greatest technology tools, and return to them an optimized site and digital strategy that convert better than ever before.  

Today I'm talking about one of my favorite topics, MONEY, and how to reach your revenue goals faster by making some changes to how to approach the money side of your business.   Highlights:    My three big takeaways from being at James Wedmore's BBD Live Event What I did differently to quickly grow my first business as a wedding planner and replace my full time income in less than 3 years What to do if you feel like your'e "not a numbers person" 4 massive shifts to make in your business to reach your revenue goals faster   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    FREE Workshop: How to Price Your Online Courses, Products, & Programs   Join the waitlist for the Pricing Workbook program   Episode 049: The Money Story That’s Holding You Back In Business  

On this episode, I'm chatting one of my biz besties and my former business partner, Ginny Krauss and we are sharing our biggest lessons, moments of growth, and takeaways from our own business journeys.   Highlights:    Our story as former business partners and how and why we went into business together Our biggest moment of growth that have shaped who were are as business owners today The lessons learned from when business wasn't always going smoothly and how we handled it The biggest change we each made in our businesses over the past few years What we would tell our former selves when we were first starting this online business journey   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Get in Touch With Ginny Krauss   Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/ginnykrauss Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ginnykraussmedia/ Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-new-you/id1458273417 Website | https://ginnykrauss.com/   About Ginny:   Ginny Krauss is greatness coach + brand strategist, expat wife + mom, lover of life, heart-on-her-sleeve wearer, BFF, and all around keepin’ it real kinda gal. She is the one you call when you’re ready to go B-I-G-G-E-R with your dreams and your profits but are struggling to stand out to your ideal clients, and your brand feels like a reflection of the places you’ve already been instead of the places you’re going, it’s time for you to step into your greatness.  

On this episode, I'm sharing 4 offer mistakes that many digital entrepreneurs make so that you can fix your offer and make more sales. Highlights: My new skill that is a huge key to success in business. Four mistakes that you might be making with your offer. Why you offer isn't a course, membership program, or digital product The issue with trying to sell people what they need rather than what they want  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Join the waitlist for the Pricing Workbook program: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/thepricingworkbook Learn More About the Profit Accelerator Mastermind https://www.kristinkaplan.com/profitaccelerator Episode 053: Stay In Your Own Lane For Massive Success https://planningforprofitpodcast.com/podcast/episode053

This week I'm sharing with you the secret to getting customers and clients to pay you whatever you want.   Highlights:  What's not working when people are telling you they can't afford your offer. The two words that will get people to always pay you whatever you ask. The time that I truly understood how to eliminate price objections. How to make sure that you never compete on price again.   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Be the first to hear when The Pricing Workbook is available again: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/thepricingworkbook   Sign Up for the Plan to Profit Waitlist https://www.kristinkaplan.com/plantoprofit   5 Steps to Your Most Profitable Year http://www.kristinkaplan.com/mostprofitableyear

On this episode, I interview CFO and Cash Flow Catalyst, Christina Sjahli and we are digging into how you can learn to love the money side of your business and tackle your fears of finance. Highlights: The biggest money fails that entrepreneurs make The money fears that are keeping you stuck and playing too safe Why knowing your “why” is so important to the financial side of your business What it means to be authentic with your money Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Get in Touch With Christina Sjahli Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/christina.m.sjahli Website | https://www.christinasjahli.com/ Linked In | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinasjahlicpaca About Christina Christina Sjahli is a Chief Financial Officer and Cash Flow Consultant. She is on a mission to empower female entrepreneurs to create a sustainable business through the power of finance. Having spent 20 years as an auditor, a consultant and a part of the senior management team for international companies, she knows exactly how critical cash flow to the success of any business.

Today we’re talking all about building a team so you can stop doing all the things and I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at my own team and what I outsource in my business.   Highlights:    What prevented me from building a team for several years Why you should build a team before you think you're ready to What to do when you think you can't afford to hire and outsource What I've outsourced in my own business and the roles I hired for My top 4 tips for building an awesome team Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Website to Find VA's in the Philippines https://www.onlinejobs.ph/  

Today I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my last launch and what worked, what didn't, and what I'd change for the next one.   Highlights:    How to recognize a cash cow in your business Discussing the Pareto Principle and how it applies to your business Why you need to par down your offerings to what's most likely to generate the most amount of revenue Four steps to get clear on your cash cows and understand how to scale your offers   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Plan to Profit Waitlist   Follow Me On Instagram!   The Profit Accelerator    

On this episode I interview, Alon David, the creator of the 90X Goal Planner, on how to set better goals and actually accomplish them and the goal setting system and planner that he created.   Highlights:    The mistakes entrepreneurs are making when setting goals Why procrastination is costing you much more than you think Why it’s actually good thing if there is a lot of competition in your industry The method behind the 90x goal setting system How ALoN has changed how he structures his life to work less but make more   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Use Code PROFIT25 to try the 90X Goal Planner for 25% off Get in Touch With ALoN Instagram  Facebook   Website    About ALoN   ALoN DaviD, founder and CEO of 90x, arrived in America without any business leads connections. He had no university network or promising internships. ALoN didn’t even have a solid business idea. But he did have ambition. He had drive. He had the dream to make something of his life.   So while going to school full-time, ALoN decided to get a job working construction for $5.25 per hour. Yet he knew that just getting a degree wasn’t enough, so instead of waking up each day complaining of his situation, ALoN decided he needed to set a goal to keep him focused on his dreams. The only problem was that there weren’t any quality goal-planners or systems out there. So ALoN decided to create his own system that could take a minimum-wage job and turn it into an opportunity.    Inspired to further test his goal-system, ALoN decided in 2010 to start a photography business from scratch. Within a year, the photography business became a 6-figure side-gig and that was when ALoN knew that his 90x goal-system was something special.    Looking to help others effectively set and achieve goals, ALoN put together the first 90x goal-planner. Now, if you’ve ever shopped around for a planner, you know that there are to-do planners, there are planners to help you schedule, there are planners that act more like diaries, but 90x is the first planner to incorporate all of the essential goal-setting elements into one complete system.    So if you’re looking for a planner that can act as a to-do list, while also serving as a space where you can jot down any thoughts or ideas, no problem. With each day having at least two-full pages, you could even write out motivational quotes to keep you inspired, if you’d like.    But know that each 90x goal-planner comes filled with inspirational quotes from Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs & other minds that have led their respective generations, so even on the most laziest of days you’ll have all the inspiration you need right in your hands.    If you’re looking for a system that can help you not only effectively set goals, but also achieve your dreams and change your life, then the 90x goal-planner is the only planner for you.    Pick out your favorite color, and get started improving your life today.  

Today we're talking about overwhelm as an entrepreneur and how you can stop it for good and set yourself up to have way more time and everything you need in your business.   Highlights:    4 beliefs that are keeping you trapped in overwhelm How I manifested a trip to Six Flags How to get unstuck and pivot in your business Why you can't get out of overwhelm with out both action and rest My biggest takeaways from the Next Level coaching retreat I attended   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    FREE LIVE TRAINING: Finally Find (and Launch) Your Next Money-Making Online Offer   Learn More about Plan to Profit   Episode 056: Mastering Your Time        

Today I'm talking all about the top mistake entrepreneurs make when launching their online products and programs and how you can set yourself up for success when launching.   Highlights:    Why it's so important to stand out as the online education industry becomes saturated The difference between focusing on your content vs. focusing on your launch The top 5 launch mistakes that are keeping you from scaling with successful launches Why staying comfortable in your launches is keeping you stuck   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    FREE Training - How to Choose The Right Money-Making Offer to Scale Your Business FREE Launch Checklist - The Ultimate Launch Process Plan is the step-by-step guide you need to take the stress out of launching

On this episode we’re talking all about how to get out of overwhelm and master your time.   Highlights:    Why we experience time as being scarce or feel like "we don't have enough time" How our perception of time affects how we experience it How to make time slow down and have more of it than ever before 4 tips to master your time and ditch overwhelm for good   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!