The Beyond Happy Podcast with Becky Hoschek

After some intentional down time this summer, it's time for an update on what my 3-month podcast sabbatical looked like and what's next in the world of BEYOND.   There is so much power in taking a pause – sometimes they're planned out well in advance, and sometimes they're the curveballs that change up the plan.   In this episode, I'm reconnecting to share the unexpected parts of my year, what that's looked like for myself, my family and my business. While a lot of uncertainty remains and I continue to pray for clarity and discernment, I'm sharing with you what I DO know for sure in this season of rest, reflection and reset.   Some of the highlights inside BEYOND Ep. 314: • How building a SIMPLIFIED business makes it (relatively) smooth to hit pause when life happens • Overcoming the lie that a break, pause or sabbatical means a lack of productivity (or that it will prevent growth down the road) • The beauty of letting yourself be where you are, and honoring your capacity in this season • What's ahead for BEYOND, what I have clarity on (and what I don't!) • How seasons of waiting are not to be rushed (as uncomfortable as it is)   If you're in a season where you need support as a mom called to business, private 1:1 coaching with me is like having a business therapist, marketing strategist, messaging mastermind and mom mentor, all-in-one. To apply, visit beckyhoschek.com/apply and answer a few questions about your business, your goals and the season you're in. If I feel confident I can help you move toward where you want to be going, I'll invite you to join me on a Next Step call where we'll get all of your questions answered so that you can decide if working together is your next right thing. Apply now at beckyhoschek.com/apply. Becky Hoschek Life and Business Coach for Moms host Beyond: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business (listen here!) www.beckyhoschek.com

Are the promises you make to yourself some of the first ones you break? We value trust in our relationships, but what happens when we don't trust ourself? In this episode we dive into what it looks like to trust YOU, how it contributes to your self-confidence, how we generate self-doubt, and why it all matters when you're wanting to show up as the best version of you. When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

In John Lennon's famous song Beautiful Boy, he sings the words, “Life is what happens to you While you're busy making other plans.” I feel similarly when I look back and think about the trajectory of my business journey – there have been so many plot twists that happened while I was making other plans.  When your reality looks different than you thought it would, it can be really hard! It can feel extremely uncomfortable. And the thoughts and feelings we have about what life and business look like compared to what we THINK it should look like can make it really tough to TRUST THE PROCESS. And so, I thought I'd share with you some of the major plot twists that have happened through the course of my years as a creative entrepreneur and coach, and why I'm so glad they did.   On this episode, you'll learn: Why I quit a promising new job without a backup plan How my business has looked different in different seasons of motherhood Two (expensive) lessons in integrity from business investments that were not what I expected The unplanned shift that had me thinking, “I didn't see that coming” The current plot twist currently unfolding through this podcast and why I'm so excited to share it with you My I believe it's so important to have goals and dreams, but to also be willing to hold them loosely   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

The truth: we all believe lies. They impact every area of our lives: from our relationship with ourselves to our marriage relationships and friendships, parenting, business, faith, dreams and goals. The problem is that these lies are hard to see for ourselves. This is true especially if we've been believing them for a long time. And if we can't see them, we have little hope of getting rid of them.   In this episode I'm sharing Two Truths and a Lie - a tool I've created to help you uncover the lies you're believing so that you can live BEYOND them.   You'll learn: • How lies are the root of so much unnecessary pain and suffering • Why we believe things that aren't true • The questions to ask to uncover a lie • How to replace a lie with truth, for good   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Today I'm sharing with you what I'm loving in this season – 10 things that are giving me life right now as a faith-fueled, work-from-home mom and business owner.   This episode is unlike any I've shared before, and it's so fun to share a little of my life, "behind the scenes" with you in this way.    On this episode, you'll learn:   • The pants I'm LOVING (I want them in every color!) • What feels special about this season of parenting • Two daily disciplines that bring goodness to my days • What I'm laughing about  • The beta test group our family is part of  • How I make daily transitions more enjoyable • Why hearing from you is so meaningful to me   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Proverbs 4:23 NCV says "Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life." At an intellectual level, we understand the importance of our thinking and the power of our mindset, but at a personal, soul level, we're not so sure. In the middle of the everyday, how does this work? How do your thoughts run your life? And what can you do about it? In this episode we're breaking down two key pieces of truth anchored inside this passage. We were created with the agency, the free will to shape our thinking, and it may be the greatest gift we have. Understanding this gift and our God-given ability to steward our thought life is key to changing our lives, to feeling better and living more fully.    Today's episode is an encore presentation of one of Beyond Happy's most downloaded episodes. It originally aired in early 2021.    In this episode, you'll learn:   • The relationship between what you think, how you feel and what you do • Why your thoughts are so powerful • The essential piece we often leave out when trying to make change in our lives • Why the freedom to co-create your life may be your greatest gift • What it looks like to steward your thoughts   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Do you ever get to the end of a busy day or week and feel like you got nothing done? How is that even possible? For moms building businesses and careers while raising families, the struggle is real. We constantly feel behind, even when it seems like we're always on the go. The reality for many of us is that we are really busy without being very productive. We tend to think that these terms are synonymous, but they are not. Being busy does not equal being productive. On this episode we're talking about the differences between being busy and being productive and five reasons you may feel busy but not be productive.    When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Do you ever fear that you're missing out on your own life? Maybe you imagine that near the end of your days, you'll look back and realize you were focused on all the wrong things. Maybe you worry that your priorities are off, you're too busy or rushed and are just going through the motions. For you, maybe it's a fear that pursuing a career or growing a business means you'll miss out on your kids' childhoods. Missing out on what matters most is a real fear - one that many working moms share with me. They just want to do the right thing. They want to live full, purpose-driven and productive lives that they are also present for. But sometimes, that feels really hard to achieve. In this episode of Beyond Happy, I'm sharing a powerful tool that uses your imagination to tap into the powerful perspective of another person - 75-year-old YOU. With 5 prompts to guide you through the exercise, you'll access this older, more experienced version of you to better understand where you are in your life right now with greater wisdom, compassion and grace.   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Micro changes, macro results.   That's how I think about habits. They don't have to be huge, overwhelming and time-consuming in order to be life-changing. Often, the little things, done consistently, are the big things. This is because they build on each other – they compound.   Today we're talking about life-changing habits. These are powerful rituals that either I have in place in my own life as a mom and entrepreneur, ones that have been really helpful and effective for my clients, or a combination of both. I named this episode 5 Habits that can fix 80% of your problems because I've found that these 5 have a compound effect – meaning, the benefit they bring to your days and to your life is so much greater than the time and energy they take to implement.   On this episode, you'll learn about these powerful habits:   • Create non-negotiable morning anchors • Get enough rest • Plan out your day ahead of time • Do the thing you want to do LEAST today, FIRST Surround yourself with people who help encourage and grow you   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Do you find yourself apologizing constantly? Saying you're sorry for something you've done and want to take responsibility for is one thing, but often, we are apologizing for things that don't actually require apologies. The problem? Over-apologizing can undermine your authority and competence, and it is a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself.    In this episode, we're talking about why, especially as women, we tend to apologize when it's not necessary. We're talking about these specific situations where an apology just isn't helpful or useful:   • Being human • Having boundaries • Saying no • Being vulnerable and sharing your heart • Being tired • Asking questions • Asking for what you need Having opinions and taking up space   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Can life as a working mom be fun? When we feel stuck going through the motions each day, navigating motherhood, marriage, work, business and more, life can feel many things - but fun might not be the first word that comes to mind. Today, we're talking about giving yourself permission to have fun as a working mom - on purpose. We're diving into why we don't think it "should" be fun, why doing all the things AND having fun is possible, why it influences how you're showing up in your life and I'm sharing my personal go-to thought when I want to get unstuck and change how I'm showing up in life.  When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

It is summer, friends! A lot has been going on around here behind the scenes and it's time for an update. School has been out for several weeks, we got a puppy the day school got out (if you're on my email list you either have seen, or will see the most adorable photo of her little face soon) she's been has been a ton of fun and a ton of work, and around here, we're doing some things differently this summer. In this episode I'm sharing with you what to expect from me and BEYOND in the months ahead, what I'm doing differently and why – what led me to make these decisions.  The truth is, sometimes life happens and you just need a BREAK. I'm sharing what this means to me to be both transparent and to let you know that it is more than okay to do life and business differently than everyone else is.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: The mission trip I said no to, and why The importance of obedience even if you don't fully understand the reason behind it 3 things I am NOT doing in my business this summer The one thing I'm implementing that I've NEVER done in 5+ years of business What being present to my kids looks like in this season of teens and pre-teens How we're prioritizing family time What you can expect on BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business over the next few months How to join the Insider's List so you don't miss my “Summer Sabbatical Series” insights and notes to you Where to join the waitlist for SIMPLIFIED Business can be as simple as focusing on just two things: your peace and your profit. When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

PEACE. How much our souls deeply crave it as we find ourselves in this busy, crazy world. As a mom called to build a business, it can feel like your attention is being pulled in twenty-seven different directions at any given moment. It can feel like your life is dictated by the needs, expectations and distractions from the outside world. Many of us wait around for life seasons and circumstances to change – hoping that THEN, we'll finally be able to experience the peace we're longing for. But here's the truth: even if it feels contrary to the reality most of us find ourselves in, your peace is your responsibility. It's a choice. It's something you have the ability to steward: just as you do your time, your money and your health. Hear this: peace has to be pursued and it has to be protected.  In this episode, I'm breaking down five ways that you can project your peace. Being a good steward of your mental, emotional and spiritual health as it concerns your peace, matters. It impacts how you show up in everyday life as well as the harder, more challenging seasons of life. Understanding how to protect your peace allows you to live beyond your circumstances and experience a more purposeful and intentional life as a mom, wife, business owner, entrepreneur and human being. Here's to a life of more peace and presence, less stress and overwhelm. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: Why we consistently trade our peace for things that aren't worth it How avoiding the uncomfortable parts of life lead us to miss out on peace as well What the desire for control creates in our days My favorite piece of Scripture that speaks to the power of our thoughts The importance of consumption: who and what you allow to fill your time, energy and attention Self-talk and how criticism and judgment destroy our peace How to speak to yourself as a friend to experience more peace everyday Business can be as simple as focusing on just two things: your peace and your profit. When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED. SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist. 

You can have the most creative and strategic marketing plan EVER – but if fear of failure or rejection, or even fear of success, paralyzes you from showing up to implement even step 1 of that plan – the marketing plan isn't worth a penny. You have to believe in yourself and the value you bring to your clients in order to show up, to be visible and to bring that compelling, valuable message to your dream clients.  You can buy all of the courses and programs, you can collect dozens and dozens of them, but if shiny object syndrome has you hopping from one uncompleted course module to the next, if the belief that you just have to get certified in THIS or invest in this thing over here because THIS IS GOING TO BE THE THING that changes everything for you, you'll spend all of your time with your head down collecting courses and consuming content instead of listening to your people, paying attention to how you can help them and creating valuable solutions to their problems. You can spend all of the dollars on a high-end web designer and a killer copywriter, but you don't have a clear understanding of precisely who your people are and what makes you uniquely qualified to help them, AND feel confident in that? No website design or conversion copy can bridge that gap.  You can toil for hours… days.. Months even, shopping for the perfect font or the ideal color palette for your brand – but hear this – if you find yourself stuck in one of those rabbit holes, it is “work” that is pointless but pretending to be useful. It's easy to get stuck in that place of behind the scenes busy work… I just need to finish this, and redesign this, and rethink my strategy about this… I've been there, believe me, I GET IT, but this is not productive, and this is not helping you get the clients you're called to serve. This is simply a list of distractions created by a brain that is scared and uncomfortable to go out there and SERVE people because there is a lack of BELIEF when it comes to your ability to follow through, to serve people well, or both.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: The ONE thing you can never outsource as a creative or coach How most entrepreneurs spend way too much time on the (many) things they think they're “supposed to” be doing – instead of what will ACTUALLY lead to paying clients. Why it feels like you're “doing all the things” but nothing is working. The most overlooked (and critical) piece of being a business owner that you need to begin prioritizing today. The 3 pieces required to leverage the power of your mindset and belief into more peace, more joy and more profit.    When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you feel stuck when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's probably time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.  This coaching and consulting intensive is exclusively for creative entrepreneurs and coaches who want to create 6-figure profit in their businesses – without working all of the time, and without having the stress of mountains of expenses.  Inside SIMPLIFIED, we combine mindset support with strategic simplicity to create a life and business that you don't want to quit. This one-of-a-kind experience is for committed entrepreneurs who want to pay themselves considerably, without working a considerable amount of time.  If you're tired of scaling yourself into a business you can't stand, it's time to simplify. And you don't have to do it alone. Working with me is like having a business therapist, marketing consultant, creative director and mindset coach, all in one.  If you're ready to SIMPLIFY: to do less, better and see abundant profit margins, apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 1:1 experience is completely private and unique to your personal business goals. Because no one cares about your business like you do – except me. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/SIMPLIFIED.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you find yourself in a place where you just feel held in place by something… unable to move forward, struggling to get beyond it?    For you, maybe that thing keeping you stuck is an obvious circumstance. An illness or diagnosis, the end of a relationship, loss of finances or lack of business growth… maybe for you, it's finding yourself in a season of life you never imagined, and feeling completely helpless as to HOW to get beyond it. It's a privilege to get to see behind the scenes of a lot of lives and businesses, it's an honor that I take seriously, and these insights have led to observing a number of patterns. I know that right now, some of you are going through the toughest season in your life: maybe it's your marriage, parenting, health, or business. And others of you might find yourself stuck in this somewhat foggy, spinning on the hamster wheel, groundhog day kind of a place… maybe you can't yet fully articulate the what or the why that has you feeling so stuck, but deep down, you feel it. You know it's there, tugging on you. Being in that place of feeling stuck can be all-consuming. It's the first place our mind goes to when we wake up and the last thing we think of while lying in bed at night.    Whether you feel stuck making a decision, navigating a relationship, initiating a conversation you know you're avoiding, stuck in making the next move toward growing your business, advocating for your health or wellness or even stuck in your faith and feel that repeated prayers seem to be answered with silence, this episode is for you. Because I've found that whatever STUCK looks or feels like, there is one thing we can do: SERVE. More specifically, serve PEOPLE.   Key Takeaways• Why a serving mindset is critical for entrepreneurs called to business as creatives and coaches • How to tell if you're unintentionally building a business focused on self rather than service • Selling vs. serving: how everything about your business changes based on this • How shifting from a sales mindset to a serving mindset can help you break free from feeling stuck in business and finally reach your goals • Why serving others can bring hope and fulfillment as well as a healthy shift in perspective when you're consumed by current problems and challenges  • Why directing attention towards serving someone else can provide clarity and purpose when feeling stuck • What author Tim Tebow shares about the importance of serving others when we feel stuck • How serving others is a powerful way to overcome challenges and create a lasting legacy • The one question to ask that will help you serve someone well today     When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you feel stuck when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's probably time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.    This coaching and consulting intensive is exclusively for creative entrepreneurs and coaches who want to create 6-figure profit in their businesses – without working all of the time, and without having the stress of mountains of expenses.    Inside SIMPLIFIED, we combine mindset support with strategic simplicity to create a life and business that you don't want to quit. This one-of-a-kind experience is for committed entrepreneurs who want to pay themselves considerably, without working a considerable amount of time.    If you're tired of scaling yourself into a business you can't stand, it's time to simplify. And you don't have to do it alone. Working with me is like having a business therapist, marketing consultant, creative director and mindset coach, all in one.    If you're ready to SIMPLIFY: to do less, better and see abundant profit margins, apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 1:1 experience is completely private and unique to your personal business goals. Because no one cares about your business like you do – except me. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/SIMPLIFIED.

How can you effectively GROW your business as a creative or coach without stepping away from the 1:1 work you love?   On this episode, Sarah Masci shares her journey of restructuring her business from traditional, project-based freelance design work to a day rate model. Sarah started as a web designer in 2005 and eventually realized that she loved the design process so much, she wanted to do more of it. In 2018, she started offering day rates to clients and found it to be a life-changing shift. She later taught this model to other service providers and scaled her business by creating a course. But this shift didn't come without some pain points. Sarah candidly highlights the challenges of scaling, such as building a team and managing a complex program.    Sarah explains that scaling doesn't always mean moving away from one-on-one work, and that it's possible to grow a business by sticking with services you love. Our conversation explores the benefits and challenges of the day rate model for creatives and coaches. Sarah shares her experience and insights on how day rates can simplify business, allow for more focus on the work you truly love, and increase profitability. She also discusses the scalability of day rates and the importance of building trust with clients. Sarah highlights the need for experimentation and learning from the process, as well as the value of being part of a supportive community. She also mentions her excitement about getting back into design work through upcoming offers for her clients.   Key Takeaways • Restructuring your business and shifting to a different model can be a life-changing decision. • Day rates can provide simplicity and productivity, allowing you to focus on one client at a time. • Scaling a business comes with challenges, such as building a team and managing a complex program. • It's possible to grow a business by sticking with one-on-one work if that's what you love. • Scaling doesn't always mean creating a course or building an agency. The day rate model allows creatives and coaches to focus on the work they love and simplify their business. • Building trust with clients is crucial for selling day rates. • Experimentation and learning from the process are key to refining and optimizing day rates. • Being part of a supportive community can provide motivation and inspiration. • Returning to previous creative work or interests can reignite creative joy and fulfillment. • Sarah offers a Day Rate Quick Start program for those interested in exploring the day rate model.   Important links sarahmasci.com Connect with Sarah over on IG Day Rate Quick Start   High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.    This coaching and consulting intensive is exclusively for creative entrepreneurs and coaches who want to create 6-figure profit in their businesses – without working all of the time, and without having the stress of mountains of expenses.    Inside SIMPLIFIED, we combine mindset support with strategic simplicity to create a life and business that you don't want to quit. This one-of-a-kind experience is for committed entrepreneurs who want to pay themselves considerably, without working a considerable amount of time.    If you're tired of scaling yourself into a business you can't stand, it's time to simplify. And you don't have to do it alone. Working with me is like having a business therapist, marketing consultant, creative director and mindset coach, all in one.    If you're ready to SIMPLIFY: to do less, better and see abundant profit margins, apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 1:1 experience is completely private and unique to your personal business goals. Because no one cares about your business like you do – except me. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/SIMPLIFIED.

It's an interesting paradox: many entrepreneurs find that their "best" year in business is also the year they saw the least profit. This episode explores the difference between growth and profit and helps small business owners like you determine where your focus should be. We distinguish between revenue growth and profit, and explore how rapid growth can come at the cost of profitability. We highlight the importance of knowing your owner's intent and aligning your focus with your business "end goal". We explore why the possibility of profitability is so high for online, service-based businesses and the importance of sustainable growth.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: • How building a six-figure business is not the same as profiting (or paying yourself) six figures • The differences between a growth-focused business and a profit-focused business  • How identifying your owner's intent helps determine whether your focus should be on growth, profit, or both • Why high-profit margins are realistic for creative entrepreneurs and coaches • Why slow and steady wins the race: sustainable growth is often more desirable than rapid growth   Takeaways: "My best year in business was also the year I saw the least profit." "A growth-focused business and a profit-focused business are not the same thing." "The aim of your business is to create wealth now, accessible wealth that you can do things with now, not later."   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Paradox of Business Success 03:10 Defining Growth and Profit 08:08 Choosing Your Focus: Growth or Profit 10:42 The Myth of Bigger is Better 13:38 The Importance of Sustainable Growth 14:51 Conclusion: High Profitability and Quality of Life   High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.    This coaching and consulting intensive is exclusively for creative entrepreneurs and coaches who want to create 6-figure profit in their businesses – without working all of the time, and without having the stress of mountains of expenses.    Inside SIMPLIFIED, we combine mindset support with strategic simplicity to create a life and business that you don't want to quit. This one-of-a-kind experience is for committed entrepreneurs who want to pay themselves considerably, without working a considerable amount of time.    If you're tired of scaling yourself into a business you can't stand, it's time to simplify. And you don't have to do it alone. Working with me is like having a business therapist, marketing consultant, creative director and mindset coach, all in one.    If you're ready to SIMPLIFY: to do less, better and see abundant profit margins, apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 1:1 experience is completely private and unique to your personal business goals. Because no one cares about your business like you do – except me. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/SIMPLIFIED.    

How do you optimize your work hours?   How do you work less, but get more done?   How do you create an intentional plan for your time, but also make room for flexibility as a mom?   How can you make decisions that allow your work to remain (mostly!) a joy and not a drain?   We're answering these questions and more on this episode of BEYOND.    Designing your ideal work schedule starts with imagining how you want to spend your time outside of work. My schedule and weekly workflow is always open for negotiation, but over the last handful of years I've really found what works well for me and our family, and I wanted to share it in more detail than I have before because I know how that can be really helpful. What works for my business model and schedule may not translate exactly for you, but when you hear WHY I've chosen to set my weeks up this way, it may give you some things to consider or try when planning out your own schedule. So I'm going to take you through my week, day by day, and share how I've designed those days and again, WHY it works well for me.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • My philosophy about weekend work • Why I call Mondays my "get it done" days • How I frontload my week for simplicity and ease • Why I've chosen to have just two days each week that I work with clients • How I "bookend" my weeks to protect my energy, give my weekends plenty of margin and leave room for "catch up" time • How I build in both intention AND flexibility into my schedule • How I prevent "client days" from looking like draining, back-to-back-to-back Zoom calls • What it looks like to accomplish full-time productivity on a part-time schedule • Why I LOVE taking Fridays off, and how you can do it, too   Designing an intentional schedule that maximizes your time, energy and capacity and supports your family's values is one piece of creating a SIMPLIFIED business. With flexibility in your workflow, and intention baked into your scheduling decisions, you can get ENOUGH done so that you can close your laptop feeling accomplished and then go live the rest of your life.   If you're ready to create a SIMPLIFIED business – one that is focused on your peace and profit, as a creative or coach, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This experience is a white glove, high touch, 1:1 experience that combines mindset coaching and marketing and messaging consulting to uncomplicate your 6-figure business so that you can experience more peace in your days and create more profit than ever before. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/simplified

I'm still figuring things out as a business-building mom, and that means being open to change. Whether it's changing your mind, trying something new, acknowledging different priorities or just acknowledging that what might have worked in the past isn't ideal for THIS season, that flexibility allows us to progress and grow.   Always questioning what's working well, what isn't, and what I could be doing better, I've outlined some changes I've already made – or am in the process of making – this year.   In this behind-the-scenes episode of BEYOND, I'm sharing 7 things I'm personally doing differently in life and business this year as a mom.    On this episode, you'll learn: • My approach to the new year and goal-setting that might look different than what you've seen before • What kind of coaching I'm investing in for myself this year • How a changing body as a 40+ mom has shifted my approach to my physical health, workouts and nutrition • Where I'm adding in a second "mini-sabbatical" into my schedule this year to travel, refuel and recharge • What you'll see more of on episodes of BEYOND • The new marketing strategy I'm experimenting with as I seek to spend less time on social • The offer I'm considering making available to you (I need your feedback to make it happen!) Part of keeping business SIMPLE involves looking for opportunities to change – considering the reality of the season you're in, and deciding what you want to stop doing, start doing, and keep doing. It's this intentional evaluation that informs what makes sense to do less of, and more of, in your life and business. If you're ready to create a SIMPLIFIED business – one that is focused on your peace and profit, as a creative or coach, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This experience is a white glove, high touch, 1:1 experience that combines mindset coaching and marketing and messaging consulting to uncomplicate your 6-figure business so that you can experience more peace in your days and create more profit than ever before. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/simplified      

I hear it all the time: "I know what I need to be doing, so why am I just not doing it?!?" Have you been there? It's that thought, "Okay, I'm an intelligent person – why can't I figure this out? What is my problem? Why don't I follow through?"   This very human struggle is one so many of us can relate to. Whether it's saying you're going to make it to the gym or eat healthier, doing the very work you've committed to doing that's on your to-do list today, paying an invoice or calling someone back when you said you would, how can you ACTUALLY do what you say you're going to do? That's what we're going to talk about in today's episode. Trusting that you're going to follow through – becoming someone who does what she says – that builds personal integrity within us. Without it, we lose confidence in ourselves – in both our decision making and our ability to execute and implement – to actually take action and DO the things. When we develop this strong sense of personal integrity, we not only trust ourselves to follow through – but trust ourselves to commit to the right things to begin with.  On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • 3 key considerations to make when it comes to ACTUALLY doing what you say you're going to do • How our busy, rushed lives lead us to say YES more than NO • How to apply intentional follow-through to your marriage, parenting, friendships, your personal goals, fitness, faith, finances… as well as your professional goals as an entrepreneur • The one thing you want to be sure of BEFORE you say yes and commit to something • How excuses distract us from doing and accomplishing things we say matter to us in life and business • What an "intentional implementation" is and and how to create one when you want to solidify a commitment    This ability to own your decisions and follow through on them is HUGE when it comes to building a business focused on your peace and profit. Becoming someone who consistently does what she says she's going to do increases your confidence, makes you a better decision maker, reduces stress and maximizes your profit because your time is used intentionally and profitably. If you're ready to create a SIMPLIFIED business – one that is focused on your peace and profit, as a creative or coach, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This experience is a white glove, high touch, 1:1 experience that combines mindset coaching and marketing and messaging consulting to uncomplicate your 6-figure business so that you can experience more peace in your days and create more profit than ever before. Apply for SIMPLIFIED now at beckyhoschek.com/simplified

It's no secret that as a creative entrepreneur or coach, your messaging matters in a noisy world. More than ever, especially as the price of a service increases, and especially if you're wanting to offer an elevated customer experience that supports a premium price point, you have to be able to understand your ideal customer in a way that makes them feel seen, heard and understood like no one else does.   On today's episode of BEYOND, I'm sharing with you the ONE thing that will immediately take your marketing message to the next level – the ONE thing that will make your voice, your message, stand out in a sea of other voices. What you're about to learn in this episode might not be what you expect to hear, and if that's the case – I'm so glad. Because around here, I'm all for doing things differently than everyone else is.    When you're a service-based business, and the intent of your business is to generate profit not someday – but right now – wealth that you can create to contribute to your family and bless other people and causes you care about – you do have to do some things differently. You have to do less, but better. You have to focus on just a few things, and learn how to do them really, really well. One of those is your messaging.   On this episode, you'll learn:   • How compelling messaging matters – especially when you're a premium-priced service • Why avoiding assumptions matters in creating compelling offers • How you get get to know your audience on a deeper level, starting right now • The importance of asking questions AND listening for the answers • The two groups of people to question, and what questions to ask them • How prioritizing your own mindset work will improve your understanding of yourself and your ability to connect with others through messaging.   Free Resource: 5 Questions to Ask to Get to the Heart of Your Ideal Client   If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 6-month intensive is for moms building businesses as creatives and coaches, and I'm showing you how to leverage the two most valuable assets you have: your mindset and your messaging, for peace and profit. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.  

Do you ever lie in bed at night thinking about a decision you need to make… playing out everything that could possibly go wrong in each scenario, walking through each one, in painstaking detail, terrified of making the wrong choice – only to look over and realize it's now 3 a.m.?    Or how about mornings… do you ever sit down at the beginning of your work day, glance at the to-do list or your schedule and instantly feel so overwhelmed, not only do you not know where to begin, but even the idea of figuring it out feels so daunting that instead of making a decision or making a plan, you do neither and instead mindlessly scroll on instagram for an hour? These are examples of overthinking… thinking about something to the extent that is simply not useful or productive in any way. Overthinking is a trap that steals our time, our focus, our mental and emotional health and productivity, and here's the thing. It PRETENDS to be necessary.    Your brain wants you to believe that overthinking is somehow wise or responsible – it is not. In fact, what's really happening when you're overthinking is that the part of your brain designed to keep you safe and comfortable, is TRYING to keep you comfortable by having you avoid DOING something  – whether that's making a decision or taking other meaningful action of some sort, okay? Again, overthinking pretends to be useful, but it complicates your business because it's keeping you from using your time, energy and attention in the most valuable, most profitable ways. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: • Why overthinking pretends to be necessary • What's really happening when you find yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking • How overthinking complicates our businesses and how this one piece of mindset work can lead to a simpler business • The most effective thing you can do at the start of each morning to avoid analysis paralysis and confusion • What to do when you're feeling like an inadequate imposter • How overthinking relates to not feeling present in our lives   Cleaning up the mind drama and overthinking that's holding you back is one way I help creatives and coaches SIMPLIFY their businesses for more peace and more profit. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 6-month intensive is for moms building businesses as creatives and coaches, and I'm showing you how to leverage the two most valuable assets you have: your mindset and your messaging, for peace and profit. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

When business feels complicated and you wonder if it really has to be THIS tough, it's time to reimagine what could be possible for you as the leader of your business and the meaningful work you're called to.   Before we change anything that we're doing, we have to first take a look at what we're THINKING. Our thoughts are powerful. They shape our decisions, how we feel and behave, they determine what actions we take and which ones we won't. When it comes to simplifying your business, changing some of the ways you might be thinking about your business and what's possible is HUGE. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts that will radically simplify your 6-figure business.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: • How our mind drama leads to a complicated business • The one shift that makes the need to "sell" virtually unnecessary  • Why many 6-figure businesses aren't profitable • The real cost of the hustle-and-hurry mentality • What happens when you focus on quality instead of quantity • How perfectionism complicates your business and what to do instead   Are you ready to make 2024 a different kind of year? Let's make it happen. I want to invite you to apply for my 6-month coaching and consulting intensive, SIMPLIFIED, where we focus on the two things that matter most when it comes to creating a profitable business on your terms: mindset and messaging. Working together, you'll get mindset support, weekly accountability plus business and marketing strategy – everything you need to build a life and business you don't want to quit.   Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

If your relationship with your business feels complicated, you're not alone. Getting a business off the ground requires a lot of us, and in those early stages, we often feel like there's so much to do and so little time to reach the goals we dream of – you're in GO mode, you hustle and hurry your way to the next goal, and then the next milestone and the next. And then, at some point down the road, you have a realization: business doesn't look like you thought it would. The reality you find yourself living in the day-to-day doesn't line up with the vision of freedom that you imagined for yourself as an entrepreneur – instead, it feels complicated. If the business you created for peace and profit is leading you to feel resentful, wonder what you're doing wrong or even further – wonder how this is going to be sustainable for much longer – it's probably time to simplify. In this episode, I'm sharing some ways you can start simplifying your business operations today with 5 proven solutions. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:  Some of the main ways creatives and coaches (unintentionally) complicate their businesses Why rushing toward your goals is actually slowing you down Why we procrastinate and put off doing hard things (and how to start getting them done so that you can work less and be more productive) How believing you should be able to figure it all out on your own can lead to loneliness and burnout as an entrepreneur Why chasing shiny objects and jumping from one idea to the next is stealing your peace and your profit The importance of cultivating confidence as a problem-solver instead of always fixing problems with expenses  How to join my FREE Masterclass: Less Growth, More Peace: How to Simplify The Complicated Business That's Burning You Out Join me in my brand new FREE Masterclass:  Less Growth, More Peace: How to Simplify The Complicated Business That's Burning You Out.  By the end of this masterclass, you'll know: How growth might be killing your business The real reason your creative or coaching business feels so complicated One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when setting financial goals, and what you can do differently to avoid it 7 non-negotiables to focus on when you want to simplify your 6-figure business for peace and profit Sign up now at beckyhoschek.com/masterclass and join me live or watch the replay and see more peace and profit as a creative or coach this year.      

Is chasing growth KILLING your business as a creative or coach? If you're like wait… what? – “Growing, isn't that what I'm supposed to be doing over here?” I get it. In the world of online business, we're told that growth = success. But did you know that rapid growth is the number one reason small businesses fail? It may seem counterintuitive, because it goes against so much of the messaging we hear as entrepreneurs.  “If you aren't growing, you're dying.” (Wrong.) “Every year your numbers should go up.” (Not always, not for everyone.) “A successful business focuses on more sales and revenue.” (Not if your goal is profit.) Today I'm going to detail 5 reasons growth might be killing your creative or coaching business so that you can decide if it's something that needs your attention as someone who wants to build a sustainable (and profitable) creative or coaching business. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:  Why it's so common to go from being someone who creates a business to work LESS to being an entrepreneur who works 24/7 5 indicators that you're working too much (as in, more than is necessary) The importance of determining your ROE (return on effort) The role of overthinking in productivity, burnout and the sustainability of a business 5 symptoms of overthinking (and why it's making business so much harder for you) The surprising connection between growth, spending and lack of profit How to join my FREE Masterclass: Less Growth, More Peace: How to Simplify The Complicated Business That's Burning You Out Join me in my brand new FREE Masterclass:  Less Growth, More Peace: How to Simplify The Complicated Business That's Burning You Out.  By the end of this masterclass, you'll know: The real reason your creative or coaching business feels so complicated One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when setting financial goals, and what you can do differently to avoid it 7 non-negotiables to focus on when you want to simplify your 6-figure business for peace and profit Sign up now at beckyhoschek.com/masterclass and join me live or watch the replay and see more peace and profit as a creative or coach this year.    

Jen Olmstead, co-founder and Lead Designer of TONIC Site Shop, takes us along on her journey from accidental entrepreneur to successful Showit website template designer over the past 11 years. She shares the importance of storytelling in marketing and the power of creating content that is valuable, engaging, and fun to create – anything but boring. Jen emphasizes the need to focus on quality over quantity and to find the intersection between what you are uniquely capable of delivering and what your audience wants.   Throughout our conversation, Jen shares insights on finding inspiration, sharing your story, and embracing your uniqueness (weirdness?) in your business. She explains WHY design builds trust with your audience – the key factor that leads them to purchase from you. Jen also discusses setting boundaries, prioritizing, and involving your kids in your work. She encourages entrepreneurs to embrace their strengths and be ruthless with what they say no to. Jen shares her perspective on having faith and trusting in God's plan, as well as the importance of doing less but better.    Jen describes how 2023 was the hardest year in business for TONIC, what she and partner Jeff Shipley learned and how 2024 will be different because of it. Thank you so much to Jen for sharing her wit and wisdom with us in this entertaining convo that feels a lot like a high-end marketing masterclass.   Some of the highlights from this episode of BEYOND and my convo with Jen Olmstead: Why focus on creating content that is unique, valuable, and engaging. How to find the intersection between what you are uniquely capable of creating and what your audience wants. What it looks like to prioritize quality over quantity in content creation. How Jen finds inspiration and anticipation in her content creation by setting specific times for thinking, researching and writing. (And how sometimes, it just happens when inspiration strikes.) Why embracing your uniqueness and sharing your story leads you to create content that is anything but boring. What's important about design and a killer website that builds trust with your people. How setting boundaries and prioritizing your work time creates a healthy work-life balance. How embracing your strengths and being ruthless with what you say no to allows you to focus on what truly aligns with your goals and values. What it looks like to Involve your kids in your work and create boundaries to ensure quality time with them. How to identify your most productive time and leverage it to maximize your creativity and productivity. The role of faith in Jen's family life and business: including trust in God's plan, knowing that He will guide you in your journey as a parent and entrepreneur. Simplifying by doing less, but better, honing in on what truly aligns with your vision and goals. Why 2023 was the hardest year for Tonic Site Shop, what Jen learned and what she's doing differently in 2024.   Important links and notes:   • Visit Tonic's website • connect with Jen Olmstead and TONIC on IG • SAVE 15% on your TONIC purchase using the code BECKY   Build a SIMPLIFIED business: If you're looking to UNcomplicate your life and business this year, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED, my 6-month coaching and consulting intensive that gives you high-touch, personalized support optimizing your creative or coaching business for two things: peace and profit.    We simplify by leveraging the power of mindset - the stories that you tell yourself, and messaging - the stories that you tell your people. SIMPLIFIED includes ALL the support you need, all in one place. I like to say it's like having a business therapist, marketing strategist, creative director and personal trainer for your brain – all wrapped up in one trusted resource for your business.   If you're wanting to do life and business differently this year, if you want to simplify for peace and profit, apply for simplified at beckyhoschek.com/simplified. There, you'll answer a few questions about you, your business and the season you're in, and if I feel confident that I can help you make the changes you want, I'll invite you to a next step call where we can connect, I can learn more about you and your goals and we can get all of your questions about working together answered so that you can make the best decision for you.    Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.    

Many of us want to build an intentional business, but we've never actually defined our owner's intent as a small business owner. I like to think of your owner's intent as a simpler, less-corporate version of a vision statement. It basically answers the question: what is your intention as a business owner? What is your END goal? For many of us building businesses as creatives and coaches and online educators, it's easy to think of ourselves as service providers, experts, consultants, maybe even freelancers in some cases, and we tend to think less often from the perspective of a brand or business owner. Your owner's intent is a key piece of your strategy because as a business owner, every aspect of leading and growing your business is simpler when you have a clear owner's intent – a defined end goal. It allows you to filter every decision through the lens of that purpose, that intent. My goal for this episode is to help you understand the purpose of your owner's intent and, if you don't have one already, help you identify what that intent is so that you can use it as a guide this year. Because here's the thing I've found: many entrepreneurs are building their businesses somewhat blindly… chasing growth, building the business you think you're *supposed* to be building, only to wonder why something feels off. Often, it's because your actions and plans aren't aligned with the kind of business that YOU want to be building.  On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: What different owner's intents can look like for different businesses How to define what success looks like for you, so that you can focus on that Why so many entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong thing Whether or not GROWTH should be your goal 5 key differences between a growth-focused business and a profit-focused business How identifying your personal owner's intent will simplify your life and business this year   Are you ready to make 2024 a different kind of year? Let's make it happen. I want to invite you to apply for my 6-month coaching and consulting intensive, SIMPLIFIED, where we focus on the two things that matter most when it comes to creating a profitable business on your terms: mindset and messaging. Working together, you'll get mindset support, weekly accountability plus business and marketing strategy – everything you need to build a life and business you don't want to quit.   Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

When we want to make changes in our lives and businesses, one of the things that can trip us up or slow us down is that we mis-diagnose. We THINK the problem is this thing, so we focus on solving that, or getting help with that, when in reality the actual issue is something altogether different than we thought. It may not even be CLOSE to what we were focusing on. It's the reason those breakthrough moments, those AHA! moments in life are so memorable – because we finally come to terms with the problems that have probably existed for a long time. That clarity is invaluable. We talk about "getting in our heads", being in our "own way", or getting out of our own way, in order to grow and evolve and to go after those things in life that we're each uniquely called to. Self-sabotage is widely misunderstood, and it's something every single one of us, as the owners of human brains, experience. In this episode, I want to share with you what self-sabotage actually looks like, why it is easier to see in other people and harder to see for ourselves, and why understanding this part of ourselves and how we were created matters SO MUCH when it comes to problem solving and growth. Author Brianna Wiest describes self-sabotage as a mountain that often stands between us and the kind of lives and businesses we really want. She says, “Maybe you know what your mountain is. Maybe it's addiction, weight, relationships, jobs, motivation or money. Maybe you don't. Maybe it's a vague sense of anxiety, low self-esteem, fear, or a general discontentment that seems to bleed out onto everything else. The mountain is often less a challenge in front of us as it is a problem within us, an unstable foundation that might not seem evident on the surface, but it nonetheless shifting almost every part of our lives. Usually when we have a problem that is circumstantial, we are facing a reality of life. When we have a problem that is chronic, we are facing the reality of ourselves. We often think that to face a mountain means to face life's hardships, but the truth is that it is almost always because of the years we have spent accumulating tiny traumas, adaptations, and coping  mechanisms, all of which have compounded over time.” This is why it's so hard to see what we can't see. Why having someone else shine a light on what we can't see is so invaluable.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • What's often misunderstood about self-sabotage that will change how you think about it • The two important roles of our brain that cause frequent internal conflict for us • Why we do things we say we don't want to do, and put off the things that we say matter to us • How procrastination and perfectionism connect to self-sabotage • The two competing desires we all face on repeat: growth vs. comfort • Why uncomfortable emotions have purpose in our lives, and are meant to be FELT • How both pride and fear can lead us to self-sabotage • The importance of addressing mindset and what's going on for you internally as a mom and business owner when you want to SIMPLIFY In part, I pray that this episode is that light for you – pointing out something that is holding you back that you just haven't been able to put your finger on or have been able to see. Are you ready to make 2024 a different kind of year? Let's make it happen. I want to invite you to apply for my 6-month coaching and consulting intensive, SIMPLIFIED, where we focus on the two things that matter most when it comes to creating a profitable business on your terms: mindset and messaging. Working together, you'll get mindset support, weekly accountability plus business and marketing strategy – everything you need to build a life and business you don't want to quit. Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

Story has become a bit of a buzzword in online marketing and business in the last few years, and there's a reason for that.    Stories are powerful.    We learn and communicate through narratives. We FEEL things through the power of a good story, right – it's why we want to watch the movie that we know is going to make us sad or scared or laugh out loud – stories, whether books or movies, a piece of well-written copy or a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend evokes real, meaningful feelings. As humans, stories resonate with us because they connect us in the most personal and intimate way – the kind of understanding that can only come through emotion. Through my own experience as an entrepreneur and as a coach for other moms called to business, I've seen that the two most valuable ways I serve clients in both their lives and businesses have everything to do with story. The stories we tell ourselves (mindset) and the stories we tell our people (through our messaging). What the two have in common is psychology… human behavior, understanding what drives us, what shapes and influences our thinking and emotions.    I've found that the more I learn about ME, the more I work on better understanding myself through thought work and mindset and personal growth and learning, the better I understand YOU – and that matters not only in the ways I can help guide you as a coach, but also how you begin to change how you think about yourself, your business, your family and all of the other humans in your life – including the people you serve in your business.    STORIES are powerful and as moms and wives, creatives and entrepreneurs, I truly believe our stories are our greatest asset when it comes to prioritizing peace and profit in our lives and businesses. So let's talk about the two most valuable stories you can prioritize when it comes to your quality of life, your peace, your mental and emotional health, AND your finances… the wealth and profit you want to create through the business you've been called to. Because as I've connected the dots over the years, your peace, and your profit, have EVERYTHING TO DO with the stories you tell.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: • The two types of problems business owners need to know how to manage • Why most coaching fails to address both, and instead focuses on one or the other • Why it's often hard to see the stories we're telling ourselves • How our own growth and self-understanding make us more relatable to our clients • Why understanding why you think what you think, feel what you feel and do what you do matters to both your own peace and profit • How the messaging in your business builds trust and connects you to your dream clients • How you can work with me in 2024    Are you ready to make 2024 a different kind of year? Let's make it happen. I want to invite you to apply for my 6-month coaching and consulting intensive, SIMPLIFIED, where we focus on the two things that matter most when it comes to creating a profitable business on your terms: mindset and messaging. Working together, you'll get mindset support, weekly accountability plus business and marketing strategy – everything you need to build a life and business you don't want to quit. Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

Early on in my business, I was asked this of my future plans: “Are you willing to do whatever it takes?” It was insinuated that I should be answering in the affirmative. In my heart, I knew my answer: a hard no. At first I wondered if this would be a problem. Then, I was terrified. The fear of a successful business meaning I was going to have to hustle, hurry and possibly compromise things I cared about most stopped me in my tracks. Then one day, I considered if having to do “whatever it takes” might be a lie. And I decided to do business differently as a mom. If you're not willing to do “whatever it takes” to create your version a “successful” business, that's not only okay… that's a great realization. Because it means you have values and priorities you aren't willing to compromise. (Same.) On this episode of BEYOND, we're talking about what it looks like to do life and business differently. I'm sharing:   • What I'm not willing to do for the sake of my business “success” • Why I believe these non-negotiables have set my business apart and led to both profitability and sustainability • Common lies in the messaging that peppers the online business world • What four areas you need to focus on when you're unwilling to exchange your quality of life and peace for the sake of your business growth Are you wanting to make 2024 a different kind of year? Let's make it happen. I want to invite you to apply for my 6-month coaching intensive, SIMPLIFIED, where we focus on the two things that matter most when it comes to creating a profitable business on your terms: mindset and messaging. Working together, you'll get mindset support, weekly accountability plus business and marketing strategy – everything you need to build a life and business you don't want to quit. Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

Another favorite in the Best of 2023 Guest Interviews!    Katelyn James is a marketing mastermind, a wife, a mom of 5, a gifted photographer and creative and the face of a 7-figure education business. She's also one of the kindest and most humble human beings you will meet, and I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Katelyn on today's episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business.    We cover so much on this episode – it's my longest episode to date – but filled with so much goodness. We talk about Katelyn's humble beginnings as a college student with a small business to becoming a millionaire who has stewarded her gifts to grow and support her extended family doing work she loves. We talk about marriage, motherhood, business, grief and loss, personal and spiritual growth and her belief that EVERYONE "should have a coach". She believes it so fully that her business invests in personal coaching for her entire team.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • What Katelyn learned about hustle in the early years of her business and how it quickly grew to a 7-figures • How investing in her own coaching saved her most important relationships • The cost of her business consuming her life for the first 5 years of marriage, and what she does differently now • The lie that keeps most entrepreneurs from investing in their own growth and support • Her loss of baby James in 2018 and what it taught her about the role of pain and discomfort in our healing and growth • What a typical week looks like for Katelyn and her husband Michael in this season of life and business • What's next for her personal brand, KJ Education and the pivot she feels coming soon   Important links for this episode: • www.katelynjames.com  • Instagram: @katelynjames • Personal Instagram: @alsopfamilyadventures • The school: Acton Academy West End   I hope you found today's interview both encouraging and inspiring as you navigate motherhood and business as a creative entrepreneur, educator or coach. If you're ready to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one.

Today I'm sharing a replay of the MOST DOWNLOADED guest interview of 2023! This episode struck such a chord, I'm excited to share again whether you're replaying or catching it for the first time.   A few Sundays ago, a guest pastor at our church shared words that stuck with me, “You can have an amazing life, but not really be alive.” His words stood out and I instantly thought about how many of us are living on autopilot, going through the motions, feeling like we're missing out on our actual lives. My guest on this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business, Jenn Kautsch, helps women wake up and feel fully alive again – specifically, through a lifestyle that includes living alcohol free. Jenn Kautsch (pronounced Couch) is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and a leader in the “Sober Curious” movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband of 27 years. She's also the mom of two adult children in their early 20s. Jenn launched SoberSis on Christmas Day of 2017 and since then, more than 200,000 women have downloaded her free “Happy Hour Survival Guide”. Over 30,000 have participated in her 21 Day Reset Challenge.  It's her passion and life's calling to create a space where women can renegotiate their relationship with alcohol without labels, judgment or shame. She coaches women who feel stuck in the “gray area” on the drinking spectrum and helps women get off of “auto-pilot” and mindless sipping. Jenn is also the author of a book, Look Alive, Sis! 40 Days To Awaken Your Sober Mind. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   Jenn's personal story that led to the birth of SoberSis What it looks like to be “Sober Curious” and why so many women are choosing to live alcohol-free How to know if you're in the “gray area” on the drinking spectrum Why alcohol can become a go-to solution for so many moms What it looks like to skip the wine and get your life back Important links for this episode:   SoberSis: Get Jenn's FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Follow Jenn on Instagram Get Jenn's book: Look Alive, Sis!   Whether living alcohol-free is something you've been considering or this concept is brand new to you, I hope you take away something encouraging from this episode. Speaking of changing your life for good...   If you're ready to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching through my newly introduced coaching and consulting experience: SIMPLIFIED. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one.   Apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified    

Uncertainty. It's an inevitable part of life and often, it terrifies us. It's easy when we feel like we have control... when we see a clear path ahead... it's not so easy to step into a season that has a lot of unknowns. My guest today on BEYOND, Rebekah Albaugh, is navigating an uncertain season right now. After years of leading a thriving wedding and portrait photography business, and co-hosting The Reset Conference, God is calling her to something new and largely unknown. Her faith in this season is inspiring and her fears are relatable, and as she shares in our conversation, the only confidence she has moving forward is the fact that her trust is anchored in an unshakeable God.   In my conversation with Rebekah, we talk about all the things: marriage, motherhood, faith, business, grief and loss, and the excitement of being called to something bigger than yourself.   Bio: Rebekah Albaugh is professional photographer (based in central Illinois) who has been joyfully photographing families, weddings and milestones since 2008. She has been blessed to have the opportunity to work in 10 different countries. Since 2003, Rebekah has been known as "Coach Albaugh's wife" to her husband's wrestling and football teams. She has responded to the title, "mom" since 2004 and eagerly boasts over her three children, Grant, Evelyn and Avery Mae. In 2013, she co-founded a national photography conference known as "The Reset Conference" which is still active today.   Most importantly, Rebekah is an unashamed fan of Jesus Christ. Having recently been asked to lead in various aspects of Christian ministry, she has been leaning into a different season of life.  She now hosts worship retreats for women in various cities around the country while still running her photography businesses.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • How wanting to be home with her first baby motivated Rebekah to do "whatever is takes" to be with him and contribute to the family finances   • The tragic loss Rebekah experienced her senior year of high school that changed the trajectory of her life and led her to cling to her faith   • How her husband's job as a teacher led to the launch of her photography business   • Why learning not to be threatened by competition led her to embrace teaching and mentoring other photographers   • Why vanity metrics and a certain number of fans or followers does not necessarily equate to expertise or profitability in business, and the importance of defining success for YOU   • The sacrifices required of a busy wedding photography business, and what Rebekah is doing differently with her youngest child   • How her mom's life and faith journey modeled being bold in your faith and giving God the glory in circumstances the enemy wants to use to destroy   • How major life transitions, grief and losses are often the catalyst for change and being pulled into a new direction   • How the stillness of grief led to conversations with God that stripped Rebekah of the comforts of this world and gave her the gift of heavenly perspective   • Why it's necessary to shut some things down to make room for the things we're called to   • Rebekah's calling to host ministry-based retreats and how it took her 9 months to take the next step   • The fear and the excitement of being called to something that is bigger than yourself   Important links for this episode:   • Visit Rebekah's website   • Connect with Rebekah on IG • To learn more about the January retreat Rebekah is hosting in South Carolina, DM her on IG or email RebekahAlbaugh@gmail.com   I'm continuously amazed by the ways God works through our businesses to grow us both personally and spiritually, and am thankful for Rebekah sharing with us what it looks like to faithfully answer the call to something new. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for SIMPLIFIED. This 6-month intensive is for moms building businesses as creatives and coaches, and I'm showing you how to leverage the two most valuable assets you have: your mindset and your messaging, for peace and profit. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist, creative director and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Sound like what you've been looking for? Your next step is to apply for SIMPLIFIED at beckyhoschek.com/simplified.

Stuck on a problem you just can't figure out? It could be that the problem at the root of your struggle is below the surface, and you've been solving for something more on the surface.   Problems are a part of life. You and I and every other person we know is navigating life with his or her own unique set of problems. A lot of my 1:1 work with clients is about this very thing: solving problems. Working through things. Figuring out a better way to think, and/or a better way to do something. And something that has become really clear to me over the years – whether I'm the coach or I'm the client in the scenario – is that there are layers to problems. There are what I call “surface-level problems” and then there is the underlying problem that THAT surface level problem is more deeply rooted in.  Often, a client may come to me believing they need help with one thing, only to find out that at the root is an entirely different problem that needs their attention. Another way of putting it? There's the problem, and then there's the problem BENEATH the problem. Getting to the root of the problem is what's required in order to solve for it in a way that creates lasting change. This is the reason the perspective of someone else – a mentor, a coach, a therapist – is SO valuable. Because often, we're so IN our lives, we're so engrained in our problems that it can be hard for us to separate the surface-level problems from the deeper ones. It can be hard for us to see what we can't see. On this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business you'll learn:   How to distinguish surface level problems from the problem beneath the problem 4 types of problems we commonly navigate, and the antidotes for each The role of storytelling in the creation (and solution) of a problem The value of outside perspective in getting to the root of a problem 3 questions to ask yourself to gain clarity in problem solving   When you feel stuck, when you can't figure something out or can't seem to move beyond something, get curious and start to look for what might be the problem BENEATH the problem. This is often easier for us to do when we speak into the lives of other people, like our kids, than it is for ourselves. Be patient, get curious. Ask questions.  I hope this episode has been helpful as you think about navigating the problems you face in life and business.  How we respond to the problems we face and how much we trust in ourselves to make decisions in solving those problems matters SO MUCH when it comes to being the kind of moms, wives, business owners and humans we're called to be. If you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, if you're ready to go ALL IN on making 2024 a different kind of year, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. I currently have one available client spot to begin in January, and would love to learn more about how I could help you build your life and business well. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.  

It's easy to compartmentalize our faith and our work – even when we feel called to the businesses we're entrusted to steward and grow.   But what happens when you actively integrate your faith into the meaningful work you're called to?   My guest on this episode of BEYOND, Steve Carter, believes it gives you an unfair advantage.    Steve was a recent guest pastor at my own church, and the message he shared several weeks ago was so compelling, so convicting, that I knew while listening that Sunday morning that I was supposed to invite him to explore this topic with us as a guest here on the show. And I'm so grateful that he said yes.   Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, sports enthusiast, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Steve is a gifted communicator and storyteller and one of my favorite parts about this conversation is to simplify what can often feel like a complex topic – what it looks like to access your faith to the extent that it truly becomes active in every part of your life – every role, every relationship, everything you do – and why, as mothers and wives and business owners, that gives us an unfair advantage.   Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, sports enthusiast, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   How a major in film led Steve to a career in storytelling and ministry Why we can easily separate our faith from the work we're called to – and how we can get lost in the process The importance of trusting what others see in you beyond what you might believe about yourself when it comes to your gifts How trust in God can build safety and consistency into our businesses How the trap of a never-ending to-do list can easily lead our faith to become “another box to check off” What it looks like to stop “white-knuckling” your life and business  What shifts when you see your business not as YOURS, but as God's business that He has entrusted to you What it looks like to access and integrate the Holy Spirit into the work of motherhood and beyond How our longing for speed and efficiency has put us at odds with the Holy Spirit (and leads us to feel disconnected and unfulfilled) Why your faith is your superpower in a culture that says to work harder, try harder and do more The 5 different directions God leads us to help us grow The connection between our health, our peace and being willing to admit how much we don't know    Important links for this episode: Visit Steve Carter's website Connect with Steve on IG Listen to Steve's Podcast: Craft and Character Steve's book: The Thing Beneath the Thing I'm continuously amazed by the ways God works through our businesses to grow us both personally and spiritually, and am thankful for Steve sharing with us what it looks like to fully integrate our faith into our work life. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

“What will they think?”    The opinions of other people weigh more heavily on us than we might be willing to admit. The truth is that we spend a lot of time and energy thinking about what we imagine other people might think about us. And I say imagine – what we IMAGINE other people might think of us – because we rarely know what other people are really thinking.   Are other people's opinions – real or imagined – running your life? It's something a lot of us struggle with. It impacts the decisions we make, it influences how we show up in the world, it often adds to our stress and discontent and is rarely helpful. The truth is that many of us are going through our days, living our lives based not on what is true about ourselves or what WE think about ourselves, but what WE THINK other people's opinions are about us.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • Why we easily believe and often value what others think about us • What other people's opinions of us has to do with our survival • How trusting in others' opinions of you holds you back and keeps you from living a whole, full life • Why we might find ourselves in the middle of a life that looks and feels very different than we thought it would • The one belief that leads us to outsource our opinions and decisions • Living your life vs. living a life based on what others think you should do • 3 things you can do to stop letting other people's opinions to run your life • The connection between what you fear and what you value   I get goosebumps thinking about what is possible in your life and business when you learn how to leverage your mindset and your messaging. If you're ready to make 2024 a different kind of year, if you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify, see more sales and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Is it just me, or did Black Friday show up early and turn into an entire month this year?   The holidays are upon us. Whether it's special promotions and end-of-year sales and goals, or thinking about the parts of the Christmas season you dread, the drama is real.    So real, in fact, that it's the difference between a miserable November and December and the kind that you actually enjoy. It's all a matter of learning to handle the holiday drama in healthy ways so that you can end 2023 with less stress and overwhelm, more peace and presence.   On this episode of BEYOND, we're diving into four types of "llama llama" holiday drama: • business drama • family drama • financial drama • mind drama   You'll learn: • Why it's okay to slow down and do things differently this season than you ever have before • How you're not really going to miss out (even when it feels like it) • The importance of deciding how much you want to work, and how much you don't, at this time of year • How to be aware if you're making too many business and marketing decisions based off of what you're seeing everyone else do • The most valuable questions you can ask as you reflect on the past year • What actually happens when you try to avoid conflict or disappointment with family members • How you don't have to go places or say yes to things just because that's the way it's always been in the past • My thoughts about finances, gift-giving and considering what to invest in in the new year • Navigating "peopling", overstimulation and exhaustion when it feels like too much • How your thoughts about the holidays will become your reality (and what you can do about it)   I get goosebumps thinking about what can happen to you and your business in a year. If you're ready to make 2024 a different kind of year, if you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify, see more sales and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Motherhood and business are two ways God calls some of us into ministry, and that is the story of my guest on today's episode of BEYOND – Elizabeth McCravy. Elizabeth is a Showit website template designer, a business educator and host of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast. She's married and lives with her husband and two-year-old son in Franklin, TN, and she's a boy mom – expecting her second son in several months. One of my favorite things about Elizabeth is her willingness to speak about entrepreneurship AND her faith openly. A huge theme in this conversation is being willing to step out in faith knowing that life doesn't always happen according to our own plans. Whether it's a business offering that doesn't go as expected, or the delivery of her first baby going almost the complete opposite of how she'd hoped, Elizabeth talks about plans, pivots and what it looks like to REALLY trust God.   On this guest episode with Elizabeth McCravy, you'll learn: What led Elizabeth to entrepreneurship at age 22 and how she got her very first clients as a designer The 4 different revenue streams in her business, and the 5th one she shares with her husband Adam Elizabeth's personal experience of launching a new offer only to shut it down 4 months later (and what she learned in the process) How not being a perfectionist has been helpful to the growth of her business (including the ability to delegate and grow a team) Her love of systems and processes as a creative, and what work she could see herself doing if she wasn't a designer How she's prepping for baby #2 and another maternity leave  Why moms are able to work less AND be more productive How Elizabeth's faith influences her business even though she doesn't have a Christian niche How motherhood and business are both forms of ministry God calls us to, and what it looks like to steward those callings well   Important links for this episode: Elizabeth's website: elizabethmccravy.com  Say hi over on Instagram Take the Website Personality Quiz Breakthrough Brand Podcast Ep. 224 (where Elizabeth talks about lessons learned from launching and closing her membership program)   Elizabeth is a big believer in coaching and personal growth, and it's something she's invested in along her business journey.  If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Frustrated that you're always frustrated?   We're tired of running too fast and hiding behind a busy schedule, we're tired of living a life of constant problems and also pretending problems don't exist.   What's often at the root of feeling this way is a problem-focused mindset.   Here's the thing. Our brains are wired to look for problems – so this episode isn't about trying to get rid of all of your problems, pretend you don't have any problems or even to minimize them. Identifying and solving problems is an important and necessary part of our lives. It's a blessing that we were created with brains that seek to look out for us and keep us safe by being on alert for problems.   But there's a difference between finding and solving problems and being completely consumed by them – and many of us fall into that category – anticipating the next thing that's going to go wrong, constantly looking for problems on any given day or in any given situation. It can become something that consumes us. On this episode of BEYOND, I'm sharing how to know if you have a problem-focused mindset, what that might look like, how this type of mindset can steal your joy and halt your growth. I'm also describing the alternative that is available to you – how you can train your brain to stop being so problem-obsessed.   On this episode, you'll learn:   • How "negative" people in your life are often operating with a problem-focused mindset • What being consumed by problems can look like in your parenting, work and relationships • Questions our brain often asks on repeat when we are problem-focused • Why a problem-focused mindset is exhausting for ourselves and those around us • How control is at the root of a mind constantly looking for problems • How a problem-focused mindset makes it really hard to grow: both as a human being and a business owner • The intentional shift that can free you from feeling consumed by problems   If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify, see more sales and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.        

Self-described as the "mama bear for small business" and a "nerd who loves neuroscience", Natalie Franke is a voice of strength and encouragement for entrepreneurs. What I love most about Natalie is her passion and, as I share with you on this episode, to be her in presence is to be in the presence of someone who you just know is doing the work she was made to do.   Natalie is a wife and mom of two little ones, she's an author, and at the time of our recording, she was the Chief Evangelist for HoneyBook. Soon after recording, Natalie announced her transition to working for Flodesk, the email platform that I use and love, and that's where you'll find her now – still supporting entrepreneurs in this new role as Flodesk's Head of Community.   Consider this episode a heart-to-heart and love letter from one mom "figuring it all out as she goes" to another. We cover so much ground in this conversation and discuss everything from the power of mindset and the stories we tell to knowing your numbers as a business owner, prioritizing quality time with your family as a working mom, saying NO early and often and letting yourself BE in the season of life you once prayed for.    On this episode of BEYOND,  you'll learn: • How picking up a camera in high school opened Natalie's eyes to a world of possibility, and led her to take an "untraditional path" • How loneliness as a young wedding photographer led her to found The Rising Tide Society • Her passion as a mama bear for small business and living as a "multi-passionate person with ADHD" • The beautiful story of how being raised by a devoted single mom led her to the work she's called to today • Why she believes "mindset is everything in business" and how successful entrepreneurs view failure differently • How Natalie feels about competition and the battle she fights everyday • The daily, intentional steps she takes (literally!) to grow her relationship with herself • Natalie's new book, Gutsy, and her personal struggle to overcome the fear of what other people think • How motherhood has changed the way she thinks about her doubts and fears, her body and her time   Thank you to Natalie for sharing her wisdom and heart with us. I hope this episode is such a blessing to you whether you're a working mom, a creative entrepreneur or both.   Important links for this episode: • nataliefranke.com • Check out Natalie's book, Gutsy • Say hey to Natalie over on Instagram   Natalie is a huge advocate of mindset work, and of course, I couldn't agree more. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Why isn't your service selling? You're doing all the things… at least it feels like it, and you aren't seeing the results you want to see in your business. But there are so many variables, so many moving parts – how can you figure out what isn't working so that you can do something about it? Sales doesn't come naturally to many entrepreneurs. The truth is that being, for example, a designer, is NOT the same thing as running a design business. Being a copywriter, photographer or creative expert is not the same as building a business that offers these services, either. And same thing if you're a coach, educator or therapist – professionally executing that role is not the same thing as building a business around it. And the difference is marketing and sales. Finding your own clients. This is the biggest difference between being employed by someone else, where clients are usually found for you, and having the job of bringing in your own clients. And that's what I want to unpack with you today on this episode because sales scares the crap out of a lot of us. We don't want to feel sleezy or slimy or gross. We don't want to pressure or convince people to buy from us. We have a lot of thoughts about sales and people who sell things, and they create a lot of doubt, fear and overwhelm within us that honestly keep us from being able to serve the clients we dream of serving doing the work that we feel so called to. And, as a service provider, if your services aren't selling – either aren't selling at all, or aren't selling at the level you'd like, there are some many moving pieces, it can be hard to figure out where the problem is – what you can do differently to see different results. And that's what I want to help you with today, to shine a light on what might be holding you back from seeing the kind of sales and revenue you dream of seeing in your business. There are a number of reasons your services might not be selling, and I'm walking through five of them with you on this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: How sales challenges are almost always connected to your mindset or your messaging  Where to focus when you need a bigger audience to know who you are and how you can help them (through more visibility) Why knowing the nuances of your specific, unique client matters so much and why they won't be able to hear you above the noise otherwise How it's really hard to sell if you aren't personally sold first What it means to clearly articulate your value How the fear of selling can paralyze your business (and how you can change this) Sales are a critical piece of building a profitable business and creating more of them is directly connected to our mindset and messaging. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and you're ready for mindset and business support that will help you simplify, see more sales and create the kind of life and business you're excited to wake up to, the kind that serves not only your clients but you and your family well, I want to invite you to apply for private 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Your next step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer some questions about your business, where you are right now and where you'd like to be moving forward, and if I'm confident I can help you get there, I'll invite you to a call where we can talk all the details and get your questions answered so that you can  make the best decision for you. Apply for private, 1:1 coaching today at beckyhoschek.com/apply.      

Overcomplicating is second nature for many of us. It's not that we complicate our lives, relationships and businesses intentionally – we're not aware of what we're creating when we make the choices we do. We can't see what we can't see and often, without that awareness, we just go through our days believing we're doing the best we can.    In reality – there is a much better way to build a business. Simpler. More ease-filled, FUN and peaceful. If building a business as a creative or coach and a mom feels incredibly difficult, I have good news – it doesn't have to be that way. And when we open ourselves up to that possibility, when we create the space to consider something different, both our confidence and quality of life increases.   On this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business, I'm sharing 7 different ways you can begin simplifying your business today. You'll learn:   • How to find the right amount of useful programs and apps that serve your business without creating distraction, overwhelm and unnecessary expenses • Why trying to do it all is killing your productivity, and what to do instead • My thoughts on when you should hire help, and when it's too soon • The one thing that simplified my calendar and makes scheduling a breeze • Why planning time for thinking and creativity as a CEO matters now – not "someday" when there's more time • What minimalist marketing is and how to leverage it for your peace and profitability • The difference between emotional-driven decisions and data-driven decisions   If you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Apply for 1:1 coaching today by visiting beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Warm desert hues highlighting shades of pink, a playful yet refined boho vibe paired with hand drawn fonts and custom illustrations… this is the aesthetic fingerprint Bri Summers has become known for through Brighten Made, her branding and web design studio that serves female entrepreneurs. With a distinct style that has evolved over the past six years, Bri and her team have tackled an array of design projects, from full branding for small businesses to book cover design for Jenna Kutcher. But the thing she's proudest of as an ambitious, enneagram-3 creative entrepreneur? It's the life she's built alongside the growth of Brighten Made. The freedom and flexibility Bri once dreamt of as a recent college grad bored with aspects of corporate life have led to a reality she loves. And building a business on her terms has never felt more rewarding than now as she transitions into life as a brand new mom. (Though this episode was recorded during her pregnancy, Bri and her husband Joe welcomed baby girl Navy in September 2023).  On this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business, Brianna shares some of the defining moments in her journey to building a successful design business and how preparing for motherhood led to asking some important life questions she hadn't really considered before.  During this interview with Bri, you'll learn: Why Bri believes mindset and confidence are key both in owning your own style as a creative and in building a business on your terms Why defining “enough” is crucial in designing a business and life that you actually want to be living, especially when you value quality of life and don't want to work 24/7 What it looks like to create work with integrity, and how she stays interested and inspired in her own creativity without overconsuming social media How Bri has leveraged her unique design style as a marketing strategy where her work “sells itself” How growing a team led her to true time freedom and the ability to prioritize rest and travel How pregnancy forced her to slow down and lead to life-changing reflections about what's most important in life, and what isn't How God has used her business to both grow and humble her What her (loose) plans are for her maternity leave and beyond   I hope this episode is so encouraging when you think about doing life and business differently as a creative entrepreneur, educator or coach. Freedom and being able to create our own rules are two of the compelling reasons so many of us are drawn to entrepreneurship, and yet making that reality is a completely different story. Giving yourself permission to do things your way can come with doubt, fear, imposter syndrome, FOMO and so much more – but when you want to live a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside, it's so worth it.   If you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Apply for 1:1 coaching today by visiting beckyhoschek.com/apply.    

Why have I built my business as a coach by focusing on serving clients 1:1? It's a smart and simple way to build a business for both creatives and coaches, and it's highly underrated.   Spend a little time in the online business world and you'll quickly see the PUSH to grow and scale through the creation of courses, group programs, memberships and more. And it's not that these are never valid options for growing a business – sometimes, they can be. But personal and high-touch work of 1:1 can be seen as a "starting point" or stepping stone, when in reality, a focus on individual client work and services can be THE answer to a highly profitable business that supports flexibility and quality of life – values especially important to the moms called to business whom I serve.   On this episode, I'm sharing why I LOVE the 1:1 business model for creative entrepreneurs and coaches:   • The 1:1 business model is clean and simple. • It supports a spacious and flexible calendar. • You really get to know your clients and build relationships with them. • I don't see 1:1 services EVER going out of demand   You might be asking, "But what about scaling a 1:1 business? You can't do that." We're talking about what a 1:1 business model looks like at $100k and beyond.   If you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one. Apply for 1:1 coaching today by visiting beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Katelyn James is a marketing mastermind, a wife, a mom of 5, a gifted photographer and creative and the face of a 7-figure education business. She's also one of the kindest and most humble human beings you will meet, and I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Katelyn on today's episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business.    We cover so much on this episode – it's my longest episode to date – but filled with so much goodness. We talk about Katelyn's humble beginnings as a college student with a small business to becoming a millionaire who has stewarded her gifts to grow and support her extended family doing work she loves. We talk about marriage, motherhood, business, grief and loss, personal and spiritual growth and her belief that EVERYONE "should have a coach". She believes it so fully that her business invests in personal coaching for her entire team.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn:   • What Katelyn learned about hustle in the early years of her business and how it quickly grew to a 7-figures • How investing in her own coaching saved her most important relationships • The cost of her business consuming her life for the first 5 years of marriage, and what she does differently now • The lie that keeps most entrepreneurs from investing in their own growth and support • Her loss of baby James in 2018 and what it taught her about the role of pain and discomfort in our healing and growth • What a typical week looks like for Katelyn and her husband Michael in this season of life and business • What's next for her personal brand, KJ Education and the pivot she feels coming soon   Important links for this episode: • www.katelynjames.comhttps://actonacademywestend.com/ • Instagram: @katelynjames • Personal Instagram: @alsopfamilyadventures • The school: Acton Academy West End   I hope you found today's interview so encouraging as you navigate motherhood and business as a creative entrepreneur, educator or coach. If you're ready to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one.      

It's time for some tough love, friend.   One of the most important parts of my job as a mindset and business coach for creatives and coaches, I've learned, is the ability to share the (sometimes) hard truths – to give tough love. Because let's be honest, as humans, often what we NEED to hear isn't what we want to hear. But I think I'd be doing my clients and you, my listener, a HUGE disservice if I weren't willing to share some hard truths with you.  As a coach, I get to see behind-the-scenes of a lot of businesses. And often, what strikes me are the similarities – the patterns. I see some of the very same things holding so many of you back from your goals, from creating the lives and businesses that you really want to be living. And I know you don't want to be working all the time, which means that you need to be stewarding your time well, using it in the most profitable ways, guided by clean and intentional thinking that helps you make it happen. And that brings us to what today's episode is all about. Tough Love. In our time together today I want to offer you five things that you need to stop doing right now in your business. Some of them may surprise you. Some of them may strike a chord. Ruffle your feathers. Some of them may shift your perspective and open you up to better ways of doing things. These pieces of tough love apply no matter what stage of business you're in – they are just as true if you're just getting started as they are if you are years and years into your business and seeing profit margins you once dreamed of. No matter where you are on that timeline or what type of business you're leading, I am confident there is something for you personally in this episode. On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: The difference between building an audience and converting followers into paying clients Why intentional strategy matters before you create another piece of content The main reason I see entrepreneurs lacking confidence in their offers and their ability to deliver results One thing you're waiting on right now that is keeping you from meeting your next client The difference between motivation and commitment, and why you need to say goodbye to one of them A big lie that is making you feel terrible while also making it impossible to trust yourself and move forward toward your goals   Are you ready for private 1:1 life and business support in this season as a creative entrepreneur or coach? If you want to focus on peace and profit, I'd love to help you make it happen through mindset support and business strategy. Your first step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer a few quick questions about yourself and your business. If it seems like a good fit and I'm confident I can help, I'll invite you to a Next Step Call where we'll get all of your questions about working together answered. Apply for personal, private 1:1 coaching with me at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

If you find the journey of entrepreneurship intriguing, especially as a mom, you are going to love this episode of BEYOND.    Lindsey Roman is the mom of three young girls, a Florida-based destination wedding photographer who loves adventure and a passionate educator for creatives. Alongside her best friend and business partner, Evie McLeod, she has built a 7-figure business doing work she loves. Lindsey's passion is to help creative women step into their God-given calling and discover what they were made to do.   Growing her business online through her upbeat, fun, heartfelt and quirky personal brand on Instagram, Lindsey is IN IT – navigating what it looks like to follow your dreams and doing the work you're called to beyond motherhood – while being present and honoring the gift of being a present mom to her three girls.   In this episode, Lindsey shares her journeys to both motherhood and business (attention: plot twists), what she's learning right now in this season, and how becoming a mom has changed her perspective on entrepreneurship.   On this episode, you'll learn:   How Lindsey went from Hawaii-based wedding photographer to a podcast, educator and host of in-person events in a relatively short amount of time Why she believes photography is often the “gateway drug” to creative entrepreneurship for so many How a 10k workshop waitlist led to the creation of The Heart University What it looks like to merge your faith into your personal brand The biggest plot twist so far in LIndsey's life and business journey What a typical week looks like for Lindsey, her husband Andrew and their three girls, Eloise, Annalise and Jo Why Lindsey is choosing to reduce her capacity, say “No” to more and grow slow   It was such a joy to have this real, behind-the-scenes, life-giving convo with Lindsey and I hope it's a blessing to you.    Important links for this episode:   Lindsey's website www.lindseyroman.com The Heart Conference (October 2023) https://theheartuniversity.com/conference Lindsey's IG account Becky's interview on the Heart & Hustle podcast with Lindsey Roman and Evie McLeod   I pray this episode has been such a blessing in learning what it looks like to navigate business and motherhood, and stewarding both of these callings well.   If you're ready to continue the conversation beyond the podcast, if you are ready for the combination of life support and business strategy you need in navigating the highs and lows as a mom and entrepreneur, I want to invite you to apply for 1:1 coaching. Working with me privately is kind of like having a business therapist, marketing strategist and personal trainer for your brain all-in-one.    I can't wait to help you gain the confidence, momentum and strategy required to build the business you're called to.  

This summer in my business looked different than it ever has before. To be honest, some life stuff happened that needed my time and attention, and that meant pulling back from my business – not completely, but significantly. Although it wasn't a complete sabbatical, it was very much like one in a number of ways.   What I learned is that, because of how I've intentionally built my business over the last several years, I COULD take this sort-of summer sabbatical without everything falling apart. And I'm so grateful I did. I'm sharing why I did it, what it looked like to take this semi-break and what valuable lessons I learned through it.   On this episode of BEYOND, you'll learn: All the things I didn't do this summer, and the few priorities that were non-negotiable How many hours I worked each week What led me to take this sort-of sabbatical (it wasn't burnout or stress) The challenges and grief surrounding my dad's Alzheimer's A realization that may lead to some fun changes in my business What designing invitations for my in-laws' surprise anniversary showed me 3 important lessons I learned from this “summer break” in entrepreneurship   Happy listening!   Are you ready for private 1:1 life and business support in this season as a creative entrepreneur or coach? If you want to focus on peace and profit, I'd love to help you make it happen through mindset support and business strategy. Your first step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer a few quick questions about yourself and your business. If it seems like a good fit and I'm confident I can help, I'll invite you to a Next Step Call where we'll get all of your questions about working together answered. Apply for personal, private 1:1 coaching with me at beckyhoschek.com/apply.  

A few Sundays ago, a guest pastor at our church shared words that stuck with me, “You can have an amazing life, but not really be alive.” His words stood out and I instantly thought about how many of us are living on autopilot, going through the motions, feeling like we're missing out on our actual lives. My guest on this episode of BEYOND: The Podcast for Moms Called to Business, Jenn Kautsch, helps women wake up and feel fully alive again – specifically, through a lifestyle that includes living alcohol free. Jenn Kautsch (pronounced Couch) is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and a leader in the “Sober Curious” movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband of 27 years. She's also the mom of two adult children in their early 20s. Jenn launched SoberSis on Christmas Day of 2017 and since then, more than 200,000 women have downloaded her free “Happy Hour Survival Guide”. Over 30,000 have participated in her 21 Day Reset Challenge.  It's her passion and life's calling to create a space where women can renegotiate their relationship with alcohol without labels, judgment or shame. She coaches women who feel stuck in the “gray area” on the drinking spectrum and helps women get off of “auto-pilot” and mindless sipping. Jenn is also the author of a book, Look Alive, Sis! 40 Days To Awaken Your Sober Mind.   On this episode, you'll learn: • Jenn's personal story that led to the birth of SoberSis • What it looks like to be “Sober Curious” and why so many women are choosing to live alcohol-free • How to know if you're in the “gray area” on the drinking spectrum • Why alcohol can become a go-to solution for so many moms • What it looks like to skip the wine and get your life back   Important links for this episode: SoberSis: Get Jenn's FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Follow Jenn on Instagram Get Jenn's book: Look Alive, Sis!   Whether living alcohol-free is something you've been considering or it's brand new to you, I hope you take away something encouraging from this episode.