Your weekly, imperfect-but-failure-proof path to building the service-based business you were made for, and finally breaking free from that day job.
Today I'm revisiting an episode where I'm sharing the one thing you're probably not doing, that has the potential to grow your audience online and call in your people. There's one vital thing that you could be doing (as early as today) that could really have a massive impact on your entire business! So get it in your earholes and implement for results. Simple! ❤️️ PS, If you're ready to make your business finally happen in the next year and you're a service-based business owner, then tap right here and I'll guide you through the WHOLE process so we can FINALLY make this happen ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
What if I told you that there's ALWAYS going to be challenges and hard bits ahead of you in your business building journey? And what if I ALSO told you that I have a way of looking at these hard bits that can really challenge any fear you have? This is code for: You don't need to fear or avoid them. And I'm gonna tell you why ❤️️ PS, If you're FINALLY ready to make your business happen in 12 months or less and you're a service-based business owner, then tap right here and I'll guide you through the WHOLE process ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
Setting new year goals (or anytime goals!) doesn't have to feel like a chore. Whilst we're approaching the time of year when there may be pressure to have next years goals all wrapped up in a bow and ready to wop out come Jan 1st — it can feel like just another thing to tick off and not something to get excited over. If you want to set goals that genuinely light you up and get you giddy for the future, listen to this one! ❤️️ PS, If you're a service-based business owner and you're looking to FINALLY make your business happen in 12 months or less, tap right here and I'll show you how to do exactly that! ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
Making changes in your business or in any area of your life requires a choice. And that choice is whether to take some sort of action or remain where you are. But did you know that BOTH of those things come at a cost? It's up to you to decide which one you pay. But if you want some help with that, listen in! ❤️️ PS, Are you a service-based business owner? Want me to show you how to FINALLY make your business happen in 12 months or less? Then tap right here darl! ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
It's easy to get caught up in chasing the surface-level perks of building a business, and if and when those perks don't materialise, it's even easier to lose your way. So this week's episode is for you if you're a bit off your game, or you've kinda forgotten why you signed up to this ride in the first place. I've got you darl, let us begin! ❤️️ PS, If you're FINALLY ready to make your business happen in 12 months or less and you're a coach, consultant or a service-based business owner then tap right here and I'll show you how to do just that! ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
Getting swept up in the opinions and energies of others is as easy as it is tempting when you're trying to build a business that no-one around you *gets* (probably because they're not doing it themselves!). This one's for you if you feel like you're remaining in stand-still mode because the people close to you just aren't giving you the understanding or the encouragement you need. Fear not darl, I've got the solution ❤️️ PS, If you're a coach, consultant or a service-based business owner and you're ready to FINALLY make your business happen in 12 months or less, then tap right here and I'll show you how to do just that! ⚡️ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
It's easy to believe that money and security go hand-in-hand because that's what we've always been taught — it's a part of our societal conditioning. But having gone through a whole process of unravelling that belief and really exploring it myself, I've got some thoughts that I think could be really helpful if you're waiting for money to bring you that sense of security you crave. See you in there
Bringing one back from the archives this week as it's one of the most popular episodes ever, and is just too delicious to only have one bite! This one's all about what you should do when you find yourself in the middle of a gut-punch, pull-the-rug, power-hose to the face wobble. When it seems that self-sabotage is inevitable and the regret of a decision threatens to capsize your dinghy. I'm going to be guiding you through the why's and the how's to get you back on course
Having a strategy to get from A to B is certainly not a one-size-fits-all affair. You can have the best, most refined, well-researched strategy of all time...and it still won't work for you. There could be an essential ingredient missing in your plan. Wanna know what it is? Well, you'll have to have a listen. I'll see you inside
If you're not where you want to be in your business yet, chances are that on some level, you're waiting for perfect. In this episode I'm taking a deep dive on what that can look like (it's not always obvious!), but more importantly — how to move forward beyond that perfection seeking. So grab your headphones and come spend some time with me, I think it could really help
It can feel totally deflating when you've put a whole load of time, energy and perhaps money into building and perfecting an offer you think is irresistible to your potential clients and instead of signups, you get tumbleweeds. I know how that feels because I've been there myself. So today I'm delving into the five fundamentals that every business owner needs to nail to sell effectively! I'm also sharing the one and ONLY time that a client decides to buy. Intrigued? See you on the inside
Are you feeling particularly impatient in your business at the moment? Like things just aren't happening quick enough, and you want to fast-forward to the good bit? ⏲ Well, hold your horses there, gorge — you might wanna listen to this first! Impatience can be a challenge for anyone, especially when you're so focussed on achieving a particular goal. I know that I've suffered from it (and sometimes still do), and it's a challenge that I see coming up for my 1:1 clients a lot. So take solace in the fact that you're not alone, and come have a listen to find out the solution
Here we are at episode number 100 ❤️️ This feels like a real milestone for The Imperfect Life® Podcast, and so to mark the occasion I thought we'd do something a little different, and take a closer look at, well...me! Not because I'm the most important and interesting person in the world
Today I'm going deep on a money mindset piece that I'd bet my bottom dollar affects each and every one of us. It's not only one of the fundamentals that I talk about frequently in my coaching, but also one of the key pieces that shifted things for me personally in my business. Wanting more money is 100% natural, and it's okay to want more. But you're not going to get it by simply saying it. Come on in and have a listen ❤️️ PS, I've got ONE space opening up for a 1:1 coaching opportunity. So if you're a coach, consultant or a service-based business owner and would love to take your business to the next level, then hit me up! Slide into my DMs or send me an email at theimperfectlife@kerrylyons.com, and I can walk you through how to apply! ✨ I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
Today's treat-in-human-form is the gorgeous Natalie Koussa who is a trauma-aware, visibility coach. Natalie helps healers, leaders and guides share themselves authentically online — building relationships they need to thrive in a sustainable way. She has an inspiring journey that she's sharing so generously with us, from working in a non-profit to full-timing her own coaching practice six months ago. Plus some amazing advice and wisdom for anyone who struggles being visible in their business. Not one to miss! ❤️️ PS, Only TWO DAYS LEFT to vote!
Today's podcast is a deep dive on a subject that nobody seems to be talking about; what to do when you actually ACHIEVE your goal
I think it's safe to say that we've all experienced a ‘funk' — and I'm not talking about a Friday night 70s-vibe boogie in your kitchen. I'm talking about a state of mind/body where you feel unable to make progress due to a lack of motivation and you're well and truly stuck. Well, this short, sweet and actionable AF episode is gonna lift that fog and get you moving and a-grooving, just like a proper good Friday night 70s-vibe kitchen disco!
You know how much I love to give you lil' treats, and man, have I got a BIG one for you today – in the form of the magical Gina Felstead of ‘The Social Teacup'. Gina is a self-professed Social Media Witch who coaches small businesses to find their flow on the gram. She's giving us a gorgeous insight into her employee to entrepreneur journey, alongside some juicy Instagram tips! You can thank me later
If you find yourself facing the same stumbling blocks and frustrations in your business time and time again, maybe it's time to get some support darl. But, how do you know when it's the *right* time to seek out some help, or even what help to seek? Well, I'm diving deep on this today and helping you get clear on what's right for you, right now, to help propel your business forwards ⚡️you ready? PS, Have you signed up for my BRAND NEW free training – ‘How To Replace Your Salary In 12 Months Or Less So You Can FINALLY Quit That Day-Job – Without The Overwhelm!' yet? If you're a coach, consultant or service-based creative who is itching to leave that day job and make your business dream a reality, this is an opportunity (on Tue 20th July at 8pm BST) you absolutely do not want to miss. Tap here to save your seat and I'll see you there, honey!
If you're no longer feeling the love for an industry that you've dedicated yourself to or trained an age for, and now you're wondering if there could be anything else out there for you — then have I got the guest for you
If you feel like your dream feels a stretch too far because there's no-one like you doing what you wanna do, this episode is the inspiration (and the sign) you've been waiting for! ❤️️ My guest on today's podcast is a formidable changemaker in the financial industry, determined to make financial planning and investing accessible for women who might otherwise believe there's no place at the table for them. It's none other than the awesome founder of rainchq, Davinia Tomlison. You're welcome!
Today's episode features none other than the legendary Jessica Killingley, who spends her days running not just one but two and a half literary businesses! OMG. She's an actual powerhouse, a dear friend and such a treat to chat to, while being funny, real and deliciously honest too – to the point where you *might* want to cover little ears that might be listening in depending on your preference! Ha!
I have a real treat for you today in the form of the delectable, Skye Barbour. As the title suggests, she left behind a super successful corporate career to dip her toe into the entrepreneurial pool, and has since gone on to help so many business owners (including myself!) live the life they want, whilst building the business and team of their dreams. Oh, and she's also an international bestselling author. This is an episode NOT to miss ❤️️ PS, Are you a coach or consultant with a purpose driven, service-based business who is buzzing to turn your side-hustle into your full-time gig? If so, The Imperfect Life® Leaders group coaching membership is THE ONE for you. You can join the waitlist right here, right now! It's time to take your place honey!
Today I'm getting personal and telling you all about what I feel is my biggest weakness in business. I'm eating some vulnerable-humble pie and sharing with you not only how I think it's affected my business, but what I'm doing to remedy it. It's one that I think will resonate with so many business owners and by sharing, I hope it can really help if you're struggling with it too. See you inside
Today I'm giving you a scarcity mindset 101. What it is, why it's bad for your biz and how to get yourself out of it. It's easy to slip into it, it can creep up quietly and it can even become a default setting. But I've got your back and I'm gonna give you the tools to haul yourself out and get back on track to chasing your goals. Let's get to it! PS, Are you a service-based, purpose driven coach or consultant whose bursting to be running your business full-time? Well, it's 100% time for you to join The Imperfect LifeⓇ Leaders cohort. I'll be opening up for enrollment soon and you can join the waitlist right here to be the absolute first to hear about it! There's nothing to lose, and everything to gain! It's time
Today's episode is a bit of an emotive delve into the lessons that I'd love to impart onto my daughter (read; v.important person). And I'm sharing the lessons in life, money and business that I feel really passionately about, because I think they're 100% relevant to you too (read; more of my v.important persons!). After reflecting on my journey so far, these are the things that I believe are the most important. Enjoy
Does the very thought of making sales calls fill you with dread? Would you rather do absolutely anything else other than hop on a Zoom and sell your service to potential clients? If so, this episode has your name written all over it. Sales calls don't have to be sleazy, they don't have to be feared. They can, in fact, be...fun. Trust me!
Are you feeling fed up of not getting the kind of engagement you really want from your audience? Perhaps you're frustrated that your inbox is silent and your posts are going seemingly unnoticed? Well, sit back and pop this podcast in your earholes — I've got the scoop on why your audience just isn't doing what you want (and what to do about it!)
Having a 6-figure business is certainly a financial target for many entrepreneurs, but what does running and owning a 6-figure business actually entail?
Having little to no belief in yourself can not only feel awful, but it can also make it really difficult to move forward in your business-building, leaving you feeling paralysed and unable to take action. It's a situation so many of us are familiar with so this week I'm taking a deep dive on exactly what to do when you find yourself not believing in yourself. One for the toolbox
Are you ready to start helping people AND getting paid to do it? Or do you more so just wanna know how? Because, luckily for you, I made a multitude of mistakes when starting out in my own business – so now I'm sharing them so you don't have to make ‘em too! Pretty cool, right? Head on in and find out the dos and don'ts when it comes to finding (and signing) your first paying clients
Today I'm sharing the superpower that really is the key to building your business whilst actually enjoying the process. I know, sounds like madness right? Well, not so much. This is a superpower I've used countless times in the last year to not only take some of the pressure off, but to really embrace the messy, squiggly bits too! And the best part is that you have access to it RIGHT NOW! Wanna know what it is? Listen in
Are you wondering if now is the right time to invest in a coach or a program that you believe could give you that breakthrough to grow your business or solve a problem? Well, hold your horses honey. Have a listen to this first
Are you stuck in a cycle of negativity, just desperate to quit your job, full-time your business and finally get your dream on the road to reality? I've got some thoughts I want to share on this subject that'll help you overcome this adverse energy, and get to that place you wanna go, quicker! Sound good? I'll see you there
Are you utterly fed up of NOT doing the thing that you keep telling yourself that you're ABSOLUTELY going to do? Perhaps it's been weeks, months or maybe even years of procrastinating over something that outwardly seems so simple, but you just can't bring yourself to do? Well, it's time to hang up those task-dodging boots because you're gonna find the antidote right here in this episode
I'm going behind the scenes of my business this week as I share the secrets of how I started this very podcast, and have grown it to nearly 20,000 downloads in as many months. I'm talking about the what, why and how, so if you're thinking about starting your own podcast or you just want a sneaky peek behind The Imperfect Life® curtain, then this is the place to be!
Today I'm sharing the last episode in my 4-part money series and it's all about THE MISSING PIECE. I'm pulling together all the things we've discussed over the last four weeks and sharing the ONE THING that's going to underpin it all. All the stories, beliefs and mindset shifts are not going to work without it. So whatcha waiting for? Go get it and go live in the abundance that you deserve
Today I'm sharing the third episode in my four-part money series and it's all about attracting money, honey. We're going beyond beliefs and stories and getting to the nitty gritty of receiving and attracting. And who doesn't want more money, right? This is going to be one not to miss!
Today I'm sharing the second episode in my four-part money series and it's all about how you think about money. Specifically what you think and feel about not only spending, but also receiving. Do you see it as no big deal — it's always there and it's easy to make? OR do you see it as a wholly unobtainable entity, not meant for you and it's a constant struggle? Either way, let's start digging deep and discovering the stories about money that you're holding onto. I've got you
Today I'm sharing the first in my four-part money series! And it's all about your relationship with money
If your inbox is tumbleweed heavy, or you're getting requests from people that you just know in your gut aren't your dream or ideal clients then I've got a lil' something up my sleeve for you. Today I'm sharing 4 reasons why your inbox isn't flooded with dream clients. So get your earholes around this and let's get your inbox the first port of call for those dreamboat clients
How do you know if it's your gut instinct or your resistance talking when you get that feeling that something is a little ‘off' in your business? Is it your instinct which needs to be listened to, or resistance which needs to be ignored?
This week I'm talking all about strategies for keeping your shiz together and holding your nerve during those big scary moments that you think are gonna make or break you. Whether it's a launch, a speaking gig or a big sales call, whatever that moment may be for you — I've got no less than SIX actionable steps that will ensure you hold it together and stay grounded and calm, instead of wobbly and nail bitey. Don't stress, I've got your back
Do you ever find yourself working at capacity, on the verge of burnout, and still not seeing the results in your bank account? Well, enough. Time to put that strategy on the shelf. This week I'm looking at why working harder and harder is not the solution and more importantly, what is. Come on in! PS, If you're an impact-driven coach or consultant who's tried *all the things* to get your business off the ground, but you've never seemed to get much further than making £2.5k a month (and the impact you REALLY wanna be making is much nearer £10k+), then we NEED to chat! I have a space open for a 12-month, 1:1 client who's serious about wanting to hit their first six figures this year. If this is resonating with you, email me at theimperfectlife@kerrylyons.com for details on how to apply, or hit me up in my Instagram DMs. It's go time!
Are you part of the ‘Never Got Time' crew? Unfortunately, it's really not that exclusive a club and I think everybody reading this has been a member at some point or other. In the tricky times we're in, it can feel that now more than ever we are stretched super-thin. Like, thiiin. But fear not! Stop trying to wait for time to come to you, and have a listen to this. I've got a solution to this seemingly impossible conundrum. See you there
Why not kick off a brand spanking new year with a magnifying glass over my very own breakdown-to-breakthrough story?! Today I'm looking at how I went from sobbing on the floor stressing about my bills (quite literally), to making £130k+ in sales last year. I mean...whaaaaaat?! It's been a real ‘pinch-me moment' and a hella lotta growth, but this episode is no humble brag my friend — it's an honest overview of the whys and the hows of my journey in the hope that it inspires you to do the same (but ya know, quicker and less painful!). See you on the inside
This episode is a deep-dive forensic look at that old devil, confidence. It's an issue that comes up time and time again with my clients and community members, so I decided to dedicate a whole episode to what it actually is, how to get it and how to keep it! So if you're feeling like everyone around you has confidence coming out of their ears whilst you can't quite get off the starting block — have a listen to this one. I've got you!
If you're feeling on the verge of burnout and struggling with your mental health, if you're someone who finds the 9-5 impossible, if you're someone who's inspired by kick-ass female entrepreneurs, then this throwback is gonna be right up your street. Lola Hoad is the founder of the female entrepreneur collective, One Girl Band. Lola's a self-taught entrepreneur who's also experienced severe depression, and in this gorgeous conversation, she offers some great advice which I think is so relevant right now and applies to all of us. So yep, go get it, honey!
If you're not yet in the orbit of the amazing audacity coach and Queen of the Reel, the gorgeous Keri Jarvis, then you're missing out quite honestly. What happens when you think you've found your thing and you build a business from scratch, and then you realise it's actually not your jam anymore? You have the AUDACITY to pivot to create a business that does, that's what! Keri's daydream to day-job story is a cracker, and she dishes out some stonking advice to boot. Don't miss this one ❤️️ Aaaaand if THAT wasn't exciting enough, the doors to The Imperfect Life® Leaders, my 12-month coaching experience, are open for ONE LAST TIME in 2020! Get in here before they close this Wed 2nd Dec at 10pm GMT! I'm Kerry Lyons, creator of The Imperfect Life®, and I help service-based business owners build their purpose-driven business online, so that they can FINALLY make it their full-time gig. In a nutshell, I'm here to help you make your daydream your day-job, so you can ACTUALLY make a living making a difference bebe! The absolute best place for you to start is to get yourself signed up to my free, 12-part audio coaching program The Imperfect Life® Method, so be sure to come on over here first. This is where you'll discover how to start making your business goals happen, without having to hire a coach! (Which yep, is kinda doing me out of a job)
Today I'm sharing my conversation with the bestselling author and founder of my Happy mind, a platform dedicated to building resilience and mindfulness within children. She's a former corporate powerhouse turned mum turned CEO of her own business — it's the wonderful Laura Earnshaw. Oh my goodness is she dropping golden nuggets from every direction in this episode! I'm so, so thrilled to share her with you and I know you're going to find her as inspiring as I do
Today I'm sharing with you the exquisite wisdom of one of my own amazing mentors, the delectable Queen — the one, the only, Suzy Ashworth