Steadfast Society with Beth G. Harper

Indecisive? Overwhelmed? Unsettled? Fully surrendering might just be one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. Especially when you totally have zero control over a situation. You're left feeling in a panic, powerless, and at a loss. Instead of being a total maniac, here's how you can surrender with grace. And, it's okay. This is a judgment-free zone. I get pretty crazy when things are out of my control too! On today's episode, I'm walking you through the five steps you will need to go through to let go with grace.   Episode Highlights The transitions I'm going through Surrendering goals you haven't met by the end of the year The changes I'm making in my business and the break I'm taking What to do when you feel overwhelmed, indecisive, and unsettled Why I feel like I'm restarting again What I'm doing right now that is bringing me so much joy (shout out to Salty Donut!) Being conscious of the toxic people around you and the content you are consuming online Sharing the people who positively impact me online My tip for you and being guilty of not being good at! How making a decision is like my tattoo analogy Choosing your soundboards with wisdom Those who are close to you know your weaknesses better than you do What I'm personally surrendering in this season and my biggest fear around it My one trick to surrendering My final advice as we wrap up 2018   Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/surrendergracefully INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

If you haven't heard of the Enneagram personality test, I'm sorry to tell you but, you might just be living under a rock. Not to worry, that's what today's episode is all about so get ready to learn A LOT about yourself! Today's special guest is, New York-based illustrator and graphic designer, Rukmini Poddar. She's the artist behind 100 Days of The Enneagram. On this episode, she's sharing how she went from 5K Instagram followers to 25k and how this powerful project skyrocketed her influence online. We also dive into the Enneagram and how consistency has helped her build a solid tribe.   HIGHLIGHT   How she became an illustrator Building discipline & consistency through 100 Day projects Developing a skill and being known for something through consistency Why creatives can be responsible and committed too The power of rituals/habits/consistency Why Rukmini chose the Enneagram over other personality tests What the Enneagram can teach you about yourself Understanding your deeply rooted motivations through the Enneagram Her experience illustrating pieces for each Enneagram type Tips on collaborating on projects to grow your brand Going from 5K Instagram follower to 25K Why you need to prepare your audience before you sell How Rukmini's didn't have overnight success and how it took years of ard work Being real and authentic online by showing up as you How you can use the Enneagram to stay healthy and show up in a healthy way online Her top advice for 3w2's   Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/enneagramconsistency INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Isn't it the freaking worst when a tampon starts to leak? Don't even get me started on pads that feel like adult diapers! Now, can you imagine living in a third world country where you don't even have the luxury of a tampon or pad? On this episode, I chat with Betsy Drach who is the founder of Dot, a modern menstrual cup company, all about her one-for-one business model (similar to brands like TOMS or Warby Parker) where for every Dot cup purchased, one will be given to a girl in need. She also shares the journey she's gone through to build her business will being a first-time mom. By the way, Dot is less than a year old and these mighty cups are already in stores like FreePeople and been featured in magazines like Darling!   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How she came up with the idea for Dot and the perks of using a Dot cup instead of tampons Betsy educates us on how to use a menstrual cup and how to use it Her top tips when it comes to starting a 1-for-1 business model What caused Betsy to put he dream on hold for 4 years and her advice when you're in a season of waiting What finally pushed her to launch the business she'd been dreaming about for years Launching a business with a newborn and how Betsy deals with mommy guilt How to find manufacturers for your product based business When a closed-door becomes a blessing Finding the right partnerships Top two tips for women who want to start a product based business    Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/dot-cup INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Managing your marriage as an entrepreneur is no easy task. Just like parents love their little humans, you probably see your business as your baby. Add in trying to keep up with your spouse, it's a lot to balance. I'm sharing part-two of a conversation I had with my husband Steve on cultivating a healthy marriage as we both chase our career goals. Disclaimer: we definitely aren't perfect and don't always get things right.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS What to do when your partner doesn't agree with or understand your dreams Why Steve didn't support me when I wanted to start my own coaching/consulting business How data and research helps us stay accountable and supportive of each other's goals Why and how to fight for your dreams How we compliment each other as a couple Our favorite business and personal development books and what you can learn from each one   Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/managingmarriage-p2 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Managing your marriage as an entrepreneur is no easy task. Like a parent, your business is like your baby. Add in trying to keep up with your spouse, it's a lot to balance. Today, I'm sharing part-one of a conversation I had with my husband Steve on cultivating a healthy marriage as we both chase our career goals. Disclaimer: we definitely aren't perfect and don't always get things right.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Our personality and Enneagram types. Steve's English upbringing and Beth childhood in Midwestern Ohio. Our expectations going into marriage. How Disney princess movies gave Beth false expectations. The struggles we went through at the beginning of our marriage due to dating long distance. How we balance time with family and us time. Our struggle to remember or commit to new family ideas. What we do to stop talking about work all the time. Steve's red flag idea. How we've learned to blend our very different cultures.   Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/managingmarriage-p1 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

If your engagement is low on social media, you're probably missing this… Telling your story can be the most powerful tool you have as an online influencer. On episode #16, I chatting with my new friends Mike LeMieux all about using your story to build a connection with your audience on social media. Over the last several years, Mike has been a pioneer and leader in the social media and influencer marketing space. Mike has worked with thousands of influencers that have created tens of thousands of branded posts for hundreds of the world's top brands. On this episode, Mike shares:   How he went from grocery store manager to social media marketer. Overcome comparison as an online influencer. The one thing that matters more than your photo on Instagram. Five steps to follow when it comes to sharing your personal story online. The one question to ask yourself if you're afraid of getting vulnerable  on social media. Mike and his wife's heartbreaking story of how they lost their children and how they're using their story to bring hope to others. Best etiquette when it comes to collaborations between brands and influencers. Tips on working well with your spouse. When to take the perfect photos for social media. Why you should promise a lot and overdeliver   Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/storytelling INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Most of us want to start a business to achieve some form of freedom.Freedom to call the shots.Freedom to make your own hours.Freedom to earn BIG.Freedom to do work that matters.On this week's new podcast episode, I'm chatting with my business BFF Linda Bello all about building a business around freedom. Linda is a New York born and raised Online Business Mentor who helps entrepreneurs create more freedom and income in their online businesses doing the work they love.  Thanks to her online mentoring business she was able to double her 9-5 income in just two months and now not only does she get to do what she loves - she gets to focus on what matters most - family.She's been featured by the Huff Post and has helped 100's of entrepreneurs fall in love with their work with dozens who have left their 9-5s.On this episode, Linda shares: What to do if you're struggling to get started Why freedom matters to Linda 4 must-have tools that give you more freedom in your business The 2 ways that help Linda protect her time The one question to ask yourself so you don't live with regret 2 things to try when you need to get motivated Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/freedombasedbiz INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Can your business use a branding makeover?The internet is flooded with tacky fonts and awful color combinations. %FIRSTNAME%, I'd hate for your ideal client to overlook your business because your brand doesn't appeal to her. If you're ready to level up your branding, you'll want to tune into today's podcast episode. I interview Brand Stylist & Web Designer, Christina Faye, all about branding. She's spilling 3 strategies you can implement right now to improve your branding!  SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/improve-branding INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Are you a shopping spree overspender or super stingy with your cash? I'm personally guilty of both! Whatever your story is around money, if you're ready to have a healthier relationship with money, you'll want to tune into today's podcast episode.I sat down to chat with my sweet friend, and Success Coach, Janelle Mason who is a total wiz on all things money mindset! She shares: How a heart attack at 28 years of age changed her career path and life forever. Tips on making a career change or transition within your business. Why you can no longer ignore your bank account. How she shifted her poor farmer girl mentality to a successful business owner. Why entrepreneurs need to have a better relationship with money. Top three tips to develop and maintain a healthy money mindset. Why 80% of your success boils down to your thoughts. Money mindset is such an important topic for entrepreneurs. If you're struggling in this area, be sure to tune in.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/moneymindset INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Is your dad the only person commenting/liking your social media posts? Mine used to too. To be fair, he still does but so do many others. It's the worst feeling to hear crickets when you've worked really hard to create content that you know is valuable to your tribe.So, how the heck do you get their attention?Well, you're probably missing these key ingredients. On today's episode, I'm sharing three things you can start implementing today to grow a tribe and produce content worth engaging with.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/engagingcontent INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Feel like your audience isn't growing? When you're trying to make a living from your business, it's crucial to find loyal customers. On today's episode, I chat with Morgan Harper Nichols who is a writer, artist, and storyteller who creates her work around people and their stories. She spills the beans on how being generous with her creative skills helped Morgan 10x her audience growth (from 25K followers to 220K on Instagram).   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/growyouraudience INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Does hitting half a million dollars in business sound impossible to you?Well...it's not! I've seen my pal, Sara Dann do it through her business! When I met her, she only had .48 cents in her bank account and a few months later hit her very first five-figure month! If you're rolling your eyes, it's because you've heard success stories like these before and you can't seem to get there yourself. I want you to get a sneak peek into what shifts you need to make to reach this kind of financial success too!   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/500k-year INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

If you're anything like me, it makes you cringe when you meet someone with zero self-awareness. You just want to throw a self-help book at them because you've come to understand how essential it is, for your business and personal success, to know yourself. I'm slightly obsessed (just ask my husband!) with what personality tests can teach us about our habits, strengths, and weaknesses. They give us detailed insight on how to tackle situations for our unique personality types. My latest obsession is the Enneagram Test (take the test here). And, as The Achieve (3w2) type who constantly wants to look great in front of others, I want to get real and raw with you about our constant struggles. Yes, we might be a tad superficial but we've got some deep reasoning behind it!   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/enneagram-three INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

4 in 5 women struggle with low self-esteem. Are you one of them? If you're a business owner than you understand how important it is to have the confidence to put your work out into the world. You don't have time to deal with..."I'm not good enough" or "I'm too scared" or "I could never do that." In this episode, I chat with Tonya Vanderhart of Vibrant Ambition. She's a Mindset Coach for ambitious females looking to push the limits and hit their next level of success. She spills the bean on what to do to boost your confidence, how to get over perfectionism, overcoming paralyzing fear, and how to create a positive mindset around money.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/building-confidence INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Have you ever heard the saying,"if you speak to everyone, you're speaking to no one"?From experience, I can tell you that it's true! When you're trying to market to a bunch of different audiences, it's hard for your dream client (ya know, the one who practically feels like a BFF) to hear you because she doesn't resonate with all the random things you're saying. On this episode, I chat with my college buddy, Bethany Lee, all about how niching down helped her blow up as a blogger, he she monetized her blog in a year, and creating content that is timeless.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/riches-in-niches INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Ever considered joining a network marketing company but maybe the stigma around it makes you cringe? I hear ya! That's what I thought too until I became business BFFs with Jasmin Niemiec, who's grown her own 6-figure empire thanks to the network marketing business. On this episode, we chat about how anyone can gain financial freedom even if they don't have their own business idea, how to grow a networking marketing business, and using livestreaming to make sales!   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/6figure-network-marketing-business INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper/

Ever wonder why business owners use Kickstarter? My sweet friend Polly Payne, Founder of Horacio Printing has used Kickstarter to fund many of her product launches and it's been a lifesaver for her. She wouldn't have had the income to source the products without the help of these campaigns! We also dive into how to leverage influencers in your niche to help spread the word about your brand, her top daily productivity tips, and the hardships of making business friends and local friends when you move to a new city.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/using-kickstarter INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Have you been toying with the idea of shutting down your business because you have an even better business idea? Or, maybe you've been working on various businesses and feel like it's time to let go of one of them? Today's episode is for you. Our guest, Lindsey Eryn recently had to make that decision. She shares her journey of burn out, being multi-passionate, and how she ultimately decided to let go of something good for something better.    SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/closing-your-biz INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper/

They say, "you are what you eat." On today's episode, certified nutritionist, Kara Swanson shares how true this actually is and what you can start doing to make shifts in your eating habits so you can become a high performing business owner. Start putting the right foods on your plate so you can feel the very best for you clients.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

If you think success means a 7-figure business, wearing a pantsuit, and working around the clock...you might be right! Financial Coach, Shanna Skidmore shares her thoughts on what success truly means, her year OFF social media (and what the heck happened to her business during that time), and how to best price your product/services. SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/life-first-business-second INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Are you over biz BFFs telling you to be more authentic on Instagram? Gone are the days that being authentic was enough. These days it's all about being raw and real. Sarah Clarke, of Disasters of A Thirtysomething, is proof that being real online attracts a loyal following. She shares with us all about her year-long travels, surviving a miscarriage, and how she went from 0 to 23K+ followers on Instagram.  SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/raw-real-on-instagram INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper