The Transit Lounge

If you've landed in the middle of the year and feel like you haven't made as much progress to start and grow your solo business as you hoped, then this episode is for you!

Starting a solo business after a career can be both exciting and daunting... After 17 years in retail, corporate roles and a marketing degree, Fiona Anchal is now following her passion for plant based eating and turning it into a growing solo business. In this interview podcast episode Fiona shares with Shandra: How she's transitioning from a 'job' to her business Her earlier attempts to follow her passion that didn't last How her husband - and business partner reacted to her new idea The link between water fasting and her business progress Her biggest fears going 'solo' The way she 'just got started' What drives her to get this business really growing next year What she thinks has helped her be successful already Fiona is tapping into a passion that overlaps with a growing industry and her approach to transitioning is a great model for you to get insights and ideas to apply to your own moves towards being your own boss. You can find out more and connect with Fiona here: www.wholesomebellies.com.au Instagram and FB - @wholesomebellies Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Starting a solo business after a career can be both exciting and daunting...After 17 years in retail, corporate roles and a marketing degree, Fiona Anchal is now following her passion for plant based eating and turning it into a growing solo business.In this interview podcast episode Fiona shares with Shandra:How she's transitioning from a 'job' to her businessHer earlier attempts to follow her passion that didn't lastHow her husband - and business partner reacted to her new ideaThe link between water fasting and her business progressHer biggest fears going 'solo'The way she 'just got started'What drives her to get this business really growing next yearWhat she thinks has helped her be successful alreadyFiona is tapping into a passion that overlaps with a growing industry and her approach to transitioning is a great model for you to get insights and ideas to apply to your own moves towards being your own boss.You can find out more and connect with Fiona here:www.wholesomebellies.com.auInstagram and FB - @wholesomebelliesPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Feeling like a cog in a wheel was a catalyst for career change... After 20 years in local government policy and strategy, Tamsin Somerville felt like a cog in a wheel, and an overnight camping trip sparked the beginning of a whole new career chapter... She is now the CEO and Founder of Vivo Bodywear - a soon to be released range of absorbable underwear. In this podcast interview episode Tamsin shares with Shandra How she went from 'relatively happy' to inspired with a new business idea The first steps she took to start a product based business What really drove her desire to start her own business Things that took longer than she thought that she wish she kew earlier How her family and others responded to her business plans Her thoughts on the pros and cons of a product business compared to a service business Three tips for anyone with an idea for their own business You can connect with and learn more about Tamsin here: W: vivobodywear.com Facebook group: Incontinence │ light bladder leakage - tips, support and shared stories Plus - if you're considering starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Feeling like a cog in a wheel was a catalyst for career change...After 20 years in local government policy and strategy, Tamsin Somerville felt like a cog in a wheel, and an overnight camping trip sparked the beginning of a whole new career chapter...She is now the CEO and Founder of Vivo Bodywear - a soon to be released range of absorbable underwear.In this podcast interview episode Tamsin shares with ShandraHow she went from 'relatively happy' to inspired with a new business ideaThe first steps she took to start a product based businessWhat really drove her desire to start her own businessThings that took longer than she thought that she wish she kew earlierHow her family and others responded to her business plansHer thoughts on the pros and cons of a product business compared to a service businessThree tips for anyone with an idea for their own businessYou can connect with and learn more about Tamsin here:W: vivobodywear.comFacebook group: Incontinence │ light bladder leakage – tips, support and shared storiesPlus - if you're considering starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Can you imagine having a successful role, with equity in a business and then making yourself redundant, after the age of 40? Frances Pratt has spent 24 years 'selling' - mostly for others, now she does it for herself. The business she has created - Metisan - leverages all her experience and helps businesses set up their Sales systems and teams to be curious and customer centric. In this podcast interview episode Fran shares with Shandra: Why she got sick of setting up successful sales systems as an employee How her Dad helped her bring her MBA to life The way her sister described her that made her realise one of her 'superpowers' Why starting her own business after 40 was a good thing The approach she took to fast track working out what she wanted her business to be and do Her fascination with Greek mythology Why getting up at 5am works for her A rule of thumb to predict your sales Frances is a sales expert who has channelled all her expereince to create a business that really works for her, and delivers great results for her clients. You can find out more and connect with her here: metisan.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/franpratt/ Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Can you imagine having a successful role, with equity in a business and then making yourself redundant, after the age of 40?Frances Pratt has spent 24 years 'selling' - mostly for others, now she does it for herself. The business she has created - Metisan - leverages all her experience and helps businesses set up their Sales systems and teams to be curious and customer centric.In this podcast interview episode Fran shares with Shandra:Why she got sick of setting up successful sales systems as an employeeHow her Dad helped her bring her MBA to lifeThe way her sister described her that made her realise one of her 'superpowers'Why starting her own business after 40 was a good thingThe approach she took to fast track working out what she wanted her business to be and doHer fascination with Greek mythologyWhy getting up at 5am works for herA rule of thumb to predict your salesFrances is a sales expert who has channelled all her expereince to create a business that really works for her, and delivers great results for her clients.You can find out more and connect with her here:metisan.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/franpratt/Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Create your Vision and plan for 2021 Having a business idea - even a really good one, doesn't make it happen - you need a vision and a plan... The end of the year is a great time to start to refine or create a compelling vision of what you want your business to become and how you're going to make it happen. In this podcast episode Shandra shares: •When is the best time to do planning •The impact of a plan •The 5 parts to a good plan •The first step you can take today to make a start - even if you hate planning You can use this episode as motivation and a step by step guide to planning your year ahead so you can close out 2020 and get st up and motivated build your business next year. Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Create your Vision and plan for 2021Having a business idea - even a really good one, doesn't make it happen - you need a vision and a plan...The end of the year is a great time to start to refine or create a compelling vision of what you want your business to become and how you're going to make it happen.In this podcast episode Shandra shares:When is the best time to do planningThe impact of a planThe 5 parts to a good planThe first step you can take today to make a start - even if you hate planningYou can use this episode as motivation and a step by step guide to planning your year ahead so you can close out 2020 and get st up and motivated build your business next year.Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

A career - with all it's changes can be a bit of a cocktail... It certainly has been for Emma Rhoades... With the average time in a role reducing and an increase in the number of women starting businesses the traditional' road is no longer as common, and Emma's road has been anything but 'traditional'. Her career path has been a mix of business ownership, corporate roles, into project consulting, side gigging and online business creation. In this podcast interview episode Emma shares with Shandra: The many different types of businesses she has trialled Building and extracting from a successful photography business The inner and outer challenges of starting your own business The influence of how she see herself as a person Her approach to networking as an introvert Great tips and philosophy for others with an inkling of an idea for their own thing Emma is a great example of modern career development and has some fantastic tips for women wanting to explore the possibility of being their own boss after a successful career. You can find out more and connect with Emma here: web: www.hercorporatejourney.net.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipdevelopmentandcoach/ Facey: https://www.facebook.com/hercorporatejourneyaus Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

A career - with all it's changes can be a bit of a cocktail...It certainly has been for Emma Rhoades...With the average time in a role reducing and an increase in the number of women starting businesses the traditional' road is no longer as common, and Emma's road has been anything but 'traditional'.Her career path has been a mix of business ownership, corporate roles, into project consulting, side gigging and online business creation.In this podcast interview episode Emma shares with Shandra:The many different types of businesses she has trialledBuilding and extracting from a successful photography businessThe inner and outer challenges of starting your own businessThe influence of how she see herself as a personHer approach to networking as an introvertGreat tips and philosophy for others with an inkling of an idea for their own thingEmma is a great example of modern career development and has some fantastic tips for women wanting to explore the possibility of being their own boss after a successful career.You can find out more and connect with Emma here:web: www.hercorporatejourney.net.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipdevelopmentandcoach/Facey: https://www.facebook.com/hercorporatejourneyausPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Sometimes the path to a career change to start your own business after 40 is not a straight line... After a decade as an IT Project Manager and a few meandering streams Mel de Gioia has landed on a business that she thinks was destined to happen and Covid just accelerated the timeline... In her 30's she loved her career and would never have even considered starting her own business, but with hindsight can see how many of her eclectic experiences now contribute to how she has set up and runs her business. In this podcast interview episode Mel shares with Shandra: •How her husband opened the door to her entrepreneurial spirit - it involves a Ferrari •The unintended passion that opened up for her in her 40's •How NASA impacted part of her business •The Mission that inspires and drives her •How long it took her to really nail her idea •The identity questions that helped her refine what she really wanted to do - and what she didn't •Her tips for others wanting to explore starting their own business Mel has a fantastic mission that contributes on a local, national and global level and you can connect with her here: www.ramaley.com.au www.melaniedegioia.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedegioia/ Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Sometimes the path to a career change to start your own business after 40 is not a straight line...After a decade as an IT Project Manager and a few meandering streams Mel de Gioia has landed on a business that she thinks was destined to happen and Covid just accelerated the timeline...In her 30's she loved her career and would never have even considered starting her own business, but with hindsight can see how many of her eclectic experiences now contribute to how she has set up and runs her business.In this podcast interview episode Mel shares with Shandra:How her husband opened the door to her entrepreneurial spirit - it involves a FerrariThe unintended passion that opened up for her in her 40'sHow NASA impacted part of her businessThe Mission that inspires and drives herHow long it took her to really nail her ideaThe identity questions that helped her refine what she really wanted to do - and what she didn'tHer tips for others wanting to explore starting their own businessMel has a fantastic mission that contributes on a local, national and global level and you can connect with her here:www.ramaley.com.auwww.melaniedegioia.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedegioia/Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Saying yes to a friend could be the catalyst for a whole new career direction... After more than a decade as a self described 'office chick' Bron Roberts started Australia's first Laughter Yoga class... and hasn't looked back since! In this interview episode Bron shares with Shandra: •What she used to do too often at the end of her work day •The bizarre phone call that set her up for business •The challenges she has faced moving in to working for herself •Pricing mistakes she made and how she's fixed them •Facing imposter syndrome •What's next for her business •Tips for women starting a solo business Bron is an open book about the ups and downs of starting a business after a long career, the impact COVID 19 has had on her business and the philosophy that has helped her to make the most of it. You can find out more and connect with Bron here: letslaugh.com.au www.linkedin.com/in/bron-roberts-letslaugh Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Saying yes to a friend could be the catalyst for a whole new career direction...After more than a decade as a self described 'office chick' Bron Roberts started Australia's first Laughter Yoga class... and hasn't looked back since!In this interview episode Bron shares with Shandra:What she used to do too often at the end of her work dayThe bizarre phone call that set her up for businessThe challenges she has faced moving in to working for herselfPricing mistakes she made and how she's fixed themFacing imposter syndromeWhat's next for her businessTips for women starting a solo businessBron is an open book about the ups and downs of starting a business after a long career, the impact COVID 19 has had on her business and the philosophy that has helped her to make the most of it.You can find out more and connect with Bron here:letslaugh.com.auwww.linkedin.com/in/bron-roberts-letslaughPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Not many people make a career change from a 'cushy' govt job to a million dollar business... Karen Geloven made that leap by redirecting her passion for teaching and has turned it into a multimillion dollar tutoring business focused on providing support for kids needing more help with maths and english. A driven and genuine life long learner, Karen is a fantastic example of what's possible... her story shows what can happen when you combine passion with a solid work ethic to create a business that challenges and inspires you, whilst making a big impact in the lives of your clients. In this podcast interview episode Karen shares with Shandra: •The impact of seeing so many kids 'falling behind' in school •Frustrations that led to her decision to explore other options •Fears around not making enough money •How she 'fell' into the business opportunity •The creativity that opened up through her determination to buy the business without the money •What has driven her expansion from 1 centre to 7 •Her tips for women with an idea to do their own thing after a career Karen is a fantastic business owner and shares some great insights on the road to a super successful business - and she honestly believes that if she can do it, then anyone can. You can find out more and connect with Karen here: https://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/western-sydney https://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/karratha https://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/bathurst Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Not many people make a career change from a 'cushy' govt job to a million dollar business...Karen Geloven made that leap by redirecting her passion for teaching and has turned it into a multimillion dollar tutoring business focused on providing support for kids needing more help with maths and english.A driven and genuine life long learner, Karen is a fantastic example of what's possible... her story shows what can happen when you combine passion with a solid work ethic to create a business that challenges and inspires you, whilst making a big impact in the lives of your clients.In this podcast interview episode Karen shares with Shandra:The impact of seeing so many kids 'falling behind' in schoolFrustrations that led to her decision to explore other optionsFears around not making enough moneyHow she 'fell' into the business opportunityThe creativity that opened up through her determination to buy the business without the moneyWhat has driven her expansion from 1 centre to 7Her tips for women with an idea to do their own thing after a careerKaren is a fantastic business owner and shares some great insights on the road to a super successful business - and she honestly believes that if she can do it, then anyone can.You can find out more and connect with Karen here:https://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/western-sydneyhttps://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/karrathahttps://www.kipmcgrath.com.au/bathurstPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Starting a business takes good foundation steps. In the excitement of having a new business idea and wanting to start something of your own, it's easy to get swept up and want to jump to the 'fun bits'... But... before you get to the fun bits, it's really important to cover off the basics and set up a solid foundation - especially after having had a successful career... In this podcast episode Shandra shares: •Something she's excited about this weekend •Why starting with the business basics is super important •What the Foundations of business are •6 Business foundation steps to consider before you start - or revisit if you're already up and running •A business basic that's more important than all the rest These days it's easier than ever for you to start a business - but - if you want your business to last you need a strong foundation. This episode is a good one for anyone thinking about starting their own business - or in the early days and is feeling a little scatter gun or wanting to feel more clear about what they are doing and why they are doing it... Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Starting a business takes good foundation steps.In the excitement of having a new business idea and wanting to start something of your own, it's easy to get swept up and want to jump to the 'fun bits'...But... before you get to the fun bits, it's really important to cover off the basics and set up a solid foundation - especially after having had a successful career...In this podcast episode Shandra shares:Something she's excited about this weekendWhy starting with the business basics is super importantWhat the Foundations of business are6 Business foundation steps to consider before you start - or revisit if you're already up and runningA business basic that's more important than all the restThese days it's easier than ever for you to start a business - but - if you want your business to last you need a strong foundation.This episode is a good one for anyone thinking about starting their own business - or in the early days and is feeling a little scatter gun or wanting to feel more clear about what they are doing and why they are doing it...Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

What do you do for a career change in your 40's after creating a well loved Australian baby brand? Michelle Vogrinec spent 17 years building up Gaia natural baby skin products and sold the business a year ago. After bringing that business and brand to life she is now sharing her years of experience with other mums in business. In this podcast interview episode, Michelle shares with Shandra: How the first ideas and Gaia products came about The insights that only came after she had sold the business Things she learnt the hard way What she thought she would do after she sold - that's she's not doing yet How she decided to provide coaching for mums in business Dealing with imposter syndrome The money questions that are the most important to know the answers to Advice she was given in business that really helped her Michelle is the real deal, with real world experience creating a successful business and brand. If you'd like to connect with her you can do that here: Https://www.instagram.com/michelle.vogrinec m.me/planandsucceed http://linkedin.com/in/michelle-vogrinec Coming soon: www.michelle.vogrinec@icloud.com Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... It's a quick summary of take outs from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a successful and growing business. Get your free copy here Thank you for listening!

What do you do for a career change in your 40's after creating a well loved Australian baby brand?Michelle Vogrinec spent 17 years building up Gaia natural baby skin products and sold the business a year ago.After bringing that business and brand to life she is now sharing her years of experience with other mums in business.In this podcast interview episode, Michelle shares with Shandra:How the first ideas and Gaia products came aboutThe insights that only came after she had sold the businessThings she learnt the hard wayWhat she thought she would do after she sold - that's she's not doing yetHow she decided to provide coaching for mums in businessDealing with imposter syndromeThe money questions that are the most important to know the answers toAdvice she was given in business that really helped herMichelle is the real deal, with real world experience creating a successful business and brand. If you'd like to connect with her you can do that here:Https://www.instagram.com/michelle.vogrinecm.me/planandsucceedhttp://linkedin.com/in/michelle-vogrinecComing soon: www.michelle.vogrinec@icloud.comPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'....It's a quick summary of take outs from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a successful and growing business.Get your free copy hereThank you for listening!

Is making a career change within the same industry still considered a career change? When you've been employed in an industry for your whole career and then make the move to work for yourself the answer is yes...! For Jane Walters, after a 'lifetime' in one industry she made the change to start her own business channeling her years of experience in various finance roles along with her passion for personal development. In this podcast interview Jane shares with Shandra: •A quote she loves that is appropriate to this podcast interview series •Her 'woo woo' side and interest in masculine and feminine energies •The difference between how change looks once it's made vs when you're making it •The support and criticism of others when she made the decision •How she tackled the financial side •The best thing she invested in - even though it felt like a stretch You can find out more about Jane and connect with her here: janekwalters.com https://www.facebook.com/janekwalters https://www.instagram.com/janekwalters/ And access her free money mindset resource here Plus - if you're starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here

Is making a career change within the same industry still considered a career change?When you've been employed in an industry for your whole career and then make the move to work for yourself the answer is yes...!For Jane Walters, after a 'lifetime' in one industry she made the change to start her own business channeling her years of experience in various finance roles along with her passion for personal development.In this podcast interview Jane shares with Shandra:A quote she loves that is appropriate to this podcast interview seriesHer 'woo woo' side and interest in masculine and feminine energiesThe difference between how change looks once it's made vs when you're making itThe support and criticism of others when she made the decisionHow she tackled the financial sideThe best thing she invested in - even though it felt like a stretchYou can find out more about Jane and connect with her here:janekwalters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/janekwaltershttps://www.instagram.com/janekwalters/And access her free money mindset resource herePlus - if you're starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy here

How do you make a career change after 28 years in an industry with 5 kids?!? After almost 3 decades in early childhood teaching Deb Peters decided it was time to make a change.... She kept it a secret until she'd really made up her mind to revisit a 'side gig' in the Beauty industry that she'd had many years earlier and make it her full time focus. In this podcast interview she shares: •The 'plan' she had but didn't follow •The plan she didn't have and how that impacted her •How others reacted to her 'sudden' decision •The areas that have been steep learning curves •The fears she had in the early days •The support she got that was invaluable •Tips and traps to look out for as you start a new business Deb bought a 'bricks and mortar' business and has survived throughout Covid closures and is re-open and growing, so this is a great episode for anyone considering a physical business for the next chapter of their work life... If you would like to connect with Deb and find out more about her and her fabulous organic 'skin food' products you can do that here: Website - https://www.mattarihairbeauty.com/ Insta - @mattaribeauty Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... This short eBook is a summary of insights from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

How do you make a career change after 28 years in an industry with 5 kids?!?After almost 3 decades in early childhood teaching Deb Peters decided it was time to make a change....She kept it a secret until she'd really made up her mind to revisit a 'side gig' in the Beauty industry that she'd had many years earlier and make it her full time focus.In this podcast interview she shares:The 'plan' she had but didn't followThe plan she didn't have and how that impacted herHow others reacted to her 'sudden' decisionThe areas that have been steep learning curvesThe fears she had in the early daysThe support she got that was invaluableTips and traps to look out for as you start a new businessDeb bought a 'bricks and mortar' business and has survived throughout Covid closures and is re-open and growing, so this is a great episode for anyone considering a physical business for the next chapter of their work life...If you would like to connect with Deb and find out more about her and her fabulous organic 'skin food' products you can do that here:Website - https://www.mattarihairbeauty.com/Insta - @mattaribeautyPlus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'....This short eBook is a summary of insights from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Anyone starting a new business needs to think about how to get clients... And the answer to that question is Marketing. You don't want to be the best kept secret in your industry - not if you want to create a growing sustainable and profitable business that creates and supports the sort of lifestyle you want to enjoy. All this month and in this podcast episode Shandra is sharing insights into how to use Marketing to grow your new business. In this episode she shares: •A random current obsession she has... •What Marketing is - and isn't •Two disasters from her early business years that taught her a lot about what works and what doesn't •How much time you should dedicate to marketing your new business •Lists of different marketing activities you can try •An annoying part of being in business •What part does Branding and Advertising play in marketing your business This episode is designed to give you food for thought if you are just starting out in business or in your early days and you know you want to attract more clients to grow your business. Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Thank you for listening - and share this episode with a friend you know who wants to start and grow their own business.

Anyone starting a new business needs to think about how to get clients...And the answer to that question is Marketing.You don't want to be the best kept secret in your industry - not if you want to create a growing sustainable and profitable business that creates and supports the sort of lifestyle you want to enjoy.All this month and in this podcast episode Shandra is sharing insights into how to use Marketing to grow your new business.In this episode she shares:A random current obsession she has...What Marketing is - and isn'tTwo disasters from her early business years that taught her a lot about what works and what doesn'tHow much time you should dedicate to marketing your new businessLists of different marketing activities you can tryAn annoying part of being in businessWhat part does Branding and Advertising play in marketing your businessThis episode is designed to give you food for thought if you are just starting out in business or in your early days anf you know you want to attract more clients to grow your business.Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereThank you for listening - and share this episode with a friend you know who wants to start and grow their own business.

Bel Ryan had a side gig she describes as beautifully agonising... and it led to a significant career change later in life. She had loved her work as a Therapist, but after a significant event triggered spin off repercussions, she made the decision to leave and work for herself. In this podcast interview Bel shares with Shandra: How saving a person's life impacted her personally and professionally What drove her desire to start her own business the challenges she faced in the early days of working for herself Learning to play to her strengths and what to outsource What she loves about her business now Tips for anyone thinking of leaving a career to start their own thing Bel is an incredibly caring individual, committed to improving the lives and experiences of her clients, whilst valuing her own self car along the way. You can find out more about Bel here: ignitearttherapies.com.au facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Ignite-Art-Therapies insta - https://www.instagram.com/ignitearttherapies/? Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/ Thanks for listening!

Bel Ryan had a side gig she describes as beautifully agonising... and it led to a significant career change later in life.She had loved her work as a Therapist, but after a significant event triggered spin off repercussions, she made the decision to leave and work for herself.In this podcast interview Bel shares with Shandra:How saving a person's life impacted her personally and professionallyWhat drove her desire to start her own businessthe challenges she faced in the early days of working for herselfLearning to play to her strengths and what to outsourceWhat she loves about her business nowTips for anyone thinking of leaving a career to start their own thingBel is an incredibly caring individual, committed to improving the lives and experiences of her clients, whilst valuing her own self car along the way.You can find out more about Bel here:ignitearttherapies.com.aufacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Ignite-Art-Therapiesinsta - https://www.instagram.com/ignitearttherapies/?Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy here:https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/Thanks for listening!

Imagine having spent about 50% of your life working in one industry before a restructure prompted a career change .. Tanya Simpson had worked in various promotions and marketing roles in radio for over 20 years... The restructure of her department opened the space for her to consider starting her own business about 15 months ago... In this podcast interview Tanya shares invaluable tips including: •The fears and benefits of starting a business in the same industry she'd worked in •How people reacted to her talking about starting her own business •The 2 key challenges she faced in the early days •The shift in Mindset she's had to make •One thing she thinks is critically important in business •An approach she's taken that has created great opportunities for her •How Zena Princess Warrior helps her... Tanya has had a fantastic and very successful career and a really positive first year or so in her business and she shares some great insights and tips in her signature down to earth style and good humour... Plus - if you are early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/ Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Imagine having spent about 50% of your life working in one industry before a restructure prompted a career change ..Tanya Simpson had worked in various promotions and marketing roles in radio for over 20 years...The restructure of her department opened the space for her to consider starting her own business about 15 months ago...In this podcast interview Tanya shares invaluable tips including:The fears and benefits of starting a business in the same industry she'd worked inHow people reacted to her talking about starting her own businessThe 2 key challenges she faced in the early daysThe shift in Mindset she's had to makeOne thing she thinks is critically important in businessAn approach she's taken that has created great opportunities for herHow Zena Princess Warrior helps her...Tanya has had a fantastic and very successful career and a really positive first year or so in her business and she shares some great insights and tips in her signature down to earth style and good humour...Plus - if you are early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy here:https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/Do you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

It takes a special kind of person to make a complete career change after more than 25 years in one industry... Adding to that being over 40, without another job to go to and that takes things to a whole other level! Siobhan Tagell fell into a job in the office products industry and quickly rose the ranks to become a General Manager and was highly respected in her role. Long hours and health challenges led her to pull the pin on that career path and opened up to a new opportunity to start her own business as a Project manager for home renovations in Sydney's Inner West... In this week's podcast episode, Siobhan shares with Shandra: •How she left her Uni degree behind and the struggles in making that happen •The reasons she stayed in one role for 17 years •The physical toll her 'successful' role took on her •Why she turned down a 'dream' job offer after she resigned •How she got the idea for her business - and it wasn't what she thought it would be... •The things she found easy as an employee that have been harder in her own business •The best things about working for herself •Tips on preparing for the financial impact of working for yourself You can connect with Siobhan here: http://perfectplan.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/perfectplanpm/ Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

It takes a special kind of person to make a complete career change after more than 25 years in one industry...Adding to that being over 40, without another job to go to and that takes things to a whole other level!Siobhan Tagell fell into a job in the office products industry and quickly rose the ranks to become a General Manager and was highly respected in her role.Long hours and health challenges led her to pull the pin on that career path and opened up to a new opportunity to start her own business as a Project manager for home renovations in Sydney's Inner West...In this week's podcast episode, Siobhan shares with Shandra:How she left her Uni degree behind and the struggles in making that happenThe reasons she stayed in one role for 17 yearsThe physical toll her 'successful' role took on herWhy she turned down a 'dream' job offer after she resignedHow she got the idea for her business - and it wasn't what she thought it would be...The things she found easy as an employee that have been harder in her own businessThe best things about working for herselfTips on preparing for the financial impact of working for yourselfYou can connect with Siobhan here:http://perfectplan.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/perfectplanpm/Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy hereDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Growing a business takes planning... You can't just have an idea for a business and jump into it without a plan, or without know what to work on when... That's where bringing a project planning approach comes into play... and the good thing is that project management is a really common transferable skill - so if you've had a successful career you more than likely have some great project experience you can leverage in your business... In this episode Shandra shares: •Why bringing a project planning approach is necessary for your business success •Things that some people do that drives her nuts •6 steps to project planning •a bonus tip that will help you follow through on your project •Why now is the IDEAL time for you to pick a project •Something she has learnt about herself this week Plus - an offer for a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible. Get your free copy here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/

Growing a business takes planning...You can't just have an idea for a business and jump into it without a plan, or without know what to work on when...That's where bringing a project planning approach comes into play... and the good thing is that project management is a really common transferable skill - so if you've had a successful career you more than likely have some great project experience you can leverage in your business...In this episode Shandra shares:Why bringing a project planning approach is necessary for your business successThings that some people do that drives her nuts6 steps to project planninga bonus tip that will help you follow through on your projectWhy now is the IDEAL time for you to pick a projectSomething she has learnt about herself this weekPlus - an offer for a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.Get your free copy here:https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/

Making a career change from a high powered job to working for yourself takes a decent dose of self belief. Wendy Alexander took that leap after more than 20 years working as a Project Manger and consultant for some of Australia's biggest companies. For her, the idea had been bubbling away for some time and it took a few personal events to give her the final push she needed to make her move to work for herself instead of for others. in this podcast interview episode, Wendy shares: •The real catalyst for her decision to start her own business •A life long love that opened up a business idea •How her friends and family influenced the creation of the business •The things she worried most about when starting out •The impact being an independent woman had on her move •The challenges of the first 6 months in business •Why she knows she will never go back to corporate work •The support she thinks all humans need - especially in times of change Wendy is a great example of turning something you love into what you do for work and shares great tips for anyone thinking it time to start their own business. You can find out more and connect with Wendy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/ www.resumeelevator.com https://www.facebook.com/BetterCareerBetterYou/ If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group - Career Change - Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help you to create a work life you love. Do you like this sort of food for thought? Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode? You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify! Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Making a career change from a high powered job to working for yourself takes a decent dose of self belief.Wendy Alexander took that leap after more than 20 years working as a Project Manger and consultant for some of Australia's biggest companies.For her, the idea had been bubbling away for some time and it took a few personal events to give her the final push she needed to make her move to work for herself instead of for others.in this podcast interview episode, Wendy shares:The real catalyst for her decision to start her own businessA life long love that opened up a business ideaHow her friends and family influenced the creation of the businessThe things she worried most about when starting outThe impact being an independent woman had on her moveThe challenges of the first 6 months in businessWhy she knows she will never go back to corporate workThe support she thinks all humans need - especially in times of changeWendy is a great example of turning something you love into what you do for work and shares great tips for anyone thinking it time to start their own business.You can find out more and connect with Wendy here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/www.resumeelevator.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BetterCareerBetterYou/If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help you to create a work life you love.Do you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Natalie Grant had worked in Real Estate for over 20 years. She'd been through all aspects of real estate - the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly too... After one too many moments of disillusionment with an industry that was less than positive, Natalie made the decision to walk away... She told herself she'd never work in the industry again.... until she realised it wasn't the industry she didn't like, it was the environment and way of working... so she reinvented her approach to real estate and created a new service offering that she and her clients love. In this podcast interview episode Natalie shares: •Where and how her epiphany came from •Her interim approach that opened the way for a whole new way of working •The impact the Covid19 reality has had on her Melb based business •The shift in her thinking about the money side of things •3 great tips fro anyone thinking about leaving a career to start their own business Natalie's story is a great example of how you can take years of experience and passion for an industry and reinvent what you do and how you do it to add value to others, and create the sort of lifestyle you really want to enjoy. If you'd like to connect with Natalie you can do that here: https://www.nataliegrant.net/ https://www.facebook.com/nataliegrantconsulting Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance. You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/ Thank you for listening!

Natalie Grant had worked in Real Estate for over 20 years.She'd been through all aspects of real estate - the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly too...After one too many moments of disillusionment with an industry that was less than positive, Natalie made the decision to walk away...She told herself she'd never work in the industry again.... until she realised it wasn't the industry she didn't like, it was the environment and way of working... so she reinvented her approach to real estate and created a new service offering that she and her clients love.In this podcast interview episode Natalie shares:Where and how her epiphany came fromHer interim approach that opened the way for a whole new way of workingThe impact the Covid19 reality has had on her Melb based businessThe shift in her thinking about the money side of things3 great tips fro anyone thinking about leaving a career to start their own businessNatalie's story is a great example of how you can take years of experience and passion for an industry and reinvent what you do and how you do it to add value to others, and create the sort of lifestyle you really want to enjoy.If you'd like to connect with Natalie you can do that here:https://www.nataliegrant.net/https://www.facebook.com/nataliegrantconsultingPlus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/Thank you for listening!

Making a career change to create your own business is becoming increasingly common. But how do you make the leap from being a 'Lois Lane' reporter to having a successful editing business and creating an online course to make your business scaleable, whilst having several books published along the way??? That's exactly what Stacy Juba from Shortcuts for Writers has done. In this interview episode, Stacy shares with Shandra: The various 'writing' jobs she has done How she came up with the ides for her online course The business start up traps she fell into - and how she got out of them The part of online business she felt the most intimidated by The various ways and places she got the support she needed and tackling the 'money questions'... This conversation has some great insights for anyone thinking about diving in to the online course creation world as the next chapter in their professional life. If you would like to find out more about Stacy's work and her course you can connect with her here: Author Website: http://stacyjuba.com/blog/ Website for Writers: http://www.shortcutsforwriters.com Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortcutsforwriters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacy-Juba/100155471301 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy_juba/ Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance. You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Making a career change to create your own business is becoming increasingly common.But how do you make the leap from being a 'Lois Lane' reporter to having a successful editing business and creating an online course to make your business scaleable, whilst having several books published along the way???That's exactly what Stacy Juba from Shortcuts for Writers has done.In this interview episode, Stacy shares with Shandra:The various 'writing' jobs she has doneHow she came up with the ides for her online courseThe business start up traps she fell into - and how she got out of themThe part of online business she felt the most intimidated byThe various ways and places she got the support she neededand tackling the 'money questions'...This conversation has some great insights for anyone thinking about diving in to the online course creation world as the next chapter in their professional life.If you would like to find out more about Stacy's work and her course you can connect with her here:Author Website: http://stacyjuba.com/blog/Website for Writers: http://www.shortcutsforwriters.comShortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortcutsforwriters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacy-Juba/100155471301Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy_juba/Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Making a career change after 40 to do something you love is tempting, and risky... and it can be incredibly rewarding! Patti Haus went from working with an Engineering regulator to becoming a conversion copywriter - with a few other creative stops along the way... In this interview podcast episode Patti shares with Shandra: What golf had to do with starting her business What her dream was and wasn't Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business after 40 The reality of money mindset issues and pricing Something her daughter said that made her realise how impactful her career change was 3 tips for anyone starting out in a new business If you'd like to connect with Patti you can do that here: Website - www.pattihaus.com Instagram - @pattihaus Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute, tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones - the blindspots that can hold you back from earning what you're worth - and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on you creating a profitable business and a lifestyle you love. You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/ Thanks for listening!

Making a career change after 40 to do something you love is tempting, and risky...and it can be incredibly rewarding!Patti Haus went from working with an Engineering regulator to becoming a conversion copywriter - with a few other creative stops along the way...In this interview podcast episode Patti shares with Shandra:What golf had to do with starting her businessWhat her dream was and wasn'tAdvantages and disadvantages of starting a business after 40The reality of money mindset issues and pricingSomething her daughter said that made her realise how impactful her career change was3 tips for anyone starting out in a new businessIf you'd like to connect with Patti you can do that here:Website - www.pattihaus.comInstagram - @pattihausPlus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute, tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones - the blindspots that can hold you back from earning what you're worth - and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on you creating a profitable business and a lifestyle you love.You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/Thanks for listening!

Do you ever get to the end of a day and think that you didn't really do the things you meant to do for the day? Or that you were 'busy' but the stuff you were doing wasn't really going to make a big impact on growing your business? After a few conversations with women in new businesses spending too much time on the wrong things at the wrong time this episode gives you some practical ways to snap out of that. In this episode Shandra shares: •The tasks that can swallow your time •2 practical things you can do this week to generate more business •Thing NOT to do if you want to reach a bigger audience •a theme you could choose to make your August the most productive and profitable one ever and an invitation for you to join the private Facebook group Career change - start and grow your own business where you can connect with likeminded women starting and growing a business after 40. You can click to join here Thank you for listening!

Do you ever get to the end of a day and think that you didn't really do the things you meant to do for the day?Or that you were 'busy' but the stuff you were doing wasn't really going to make a big impact on growing your business?After a few conversations with women in new businesses spending too much time on the wrong things at the wrong time this episode gives you some practical ways to snap out of that.In this episode Shandra shares:The tasks that can swallow your time2 practical things you can do this week to generate more businessThing NOT to do if you want to reach a bigger audiencea theme you could choose to make your August the most productive and profitable one ever and an invitation for you to join the private Facebook group Career change - start and grow your own business where you can connect with likeminded women starting and growing a business after 40.You can click to join here Thank you for listening!

Many people dream of making a career change to do something they are truly passionate about... but not many actually do it... Yvonne Pfliger has spent most of her career in various Digital marketing roles working within agencies, and despite being great at what she does, she has also had a life long passion for sustainability.

Many people dream of making a career change to do something they are truly passionate about... but not many actually do it...Yvonne Pfliger has spent most of her career in various Digital marketing roles working within agencies, and despite being great at what she does, she has also had a life long passion for sustainability.This passion didn't always align with the type of projects and products the agencies worked with so she fulfilled her interest in sustainability outside of her work hours, until a long service leave trip opened up the possibility of leaving to start her own business working with the types of clients and products she really wanted to work with...In this interview episode Yvonne shares with Shandra:What happened to every company she worked withHer 'minimalist' approach to planning her transitionSomething she underestimated in working for herselfThe three ideas she had for her business and how she decided which one to doThe area she is most challenged by in her businessHer tips for anyone listening who is thinking about starting their own businessIf you would like to find out more about Yvonne you can connect with her here:Website: www.bwitched.com.auwww.facebook.com/bwitched2020www.instagram.com/bwitched2020Personal: www.instagram.com/sustainability_queenThank you for listening!If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help to create a work life we love.Do you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

When living the LA lifestyle didn't quite live up to the dream Hayley Hendrix had to make a big career change... She had found herself at a major crossroad that made her realise she had been living what she calls 'a big fat lie'... So she packed up, went back to Perth and reassessed what was really important to her...and discovered that the work she really wanted to do more than anything else, was to be a mother. In this interview episode Hayley shares: •The impact of realising she had to totally change direction •Why she had to make having a baby her priority project •How she found a sperm donor on Facebook! •Writing a book as a solo mum about her 'rogue route to motherhood' •A fantastic quote from Jane Fonda that inspires her Hayley is now super passionate about helping others who want to be a parent how to navigate the donor path with more confidence. If you'd like to find out more about Hayley you can connect with her at: www.kbuti.com, www.desperatelyseekingsemen.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleyhendrix/ https://www.facebook.com/kbutigroup

When living the LA lifestyle didn't quite live up to the dream Hayley Hendrix had to make a big career change...She had found herself at a major crossroad that made her realise she had been living what she calls 'a big fat lie'...So she packed up, went back to Perth and reassessed what was really important to her...and discovered that the work she really wanted to do more than anything else, was to be a mother.In this interview episode Hayley shares:The impact of realising she had to totally change directionWhy she had to make having a baby her priority projectHow she found a sperm donor on Facebook!Writing a book as a solo mum about her 'rogue route to motherhood'A fantastic quote from Jane Fonda that inspires herHayley is now super passionate about helping others who want to be a parent how to navigate the donor path with more confidence.If you'd like to find out more about Hayley you can connect with her at:www.kbuti.com, www.desperatelyseekingsemen.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleyhendrix/https://www.facebook.com/kbutigroup

Can you imagine creating a super successful international career and then walking away from it to start over again? And doing that after the age of 40? Jai Harvey Yin is one of those people who has an infectious positive energy about them who built up a really successful career and business and then through a range of challenges and life changes closed the business to reinvent herself. Now she describes herself as a 'multi passionate entrepreneur' doing work as a reiki healer, consulting, running a business providing socialisation and peer support for people with a disability... In this interview episode Jai shares with Shandra: •Her passion for ongoing learning and education •The vulnerability of making so many changes later in life •Her gratitude for everything she learnt as an employee •How other people reacted to her leaving her beauty business •The benefit of finding a group of supporters •The next phase for her business Jai is an absolute joy to talk with and she shares openly and honestly about the ups and downs throughout her multiple career changes as well as tips for anyone starting out on the road of a new business, or new business direction... If you would like to find out more and connect with Jai you can find her: Website: www.reikilovejai.com Insta: Www.instagram.com/jaihy and, because money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance. You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Can you imagine creating a super successful international career and then walking away from it to start over again? And doing that after the age of 40?Jai Harvey Yin is one of those people who has an infectious positive energy about them who built up a really successful career and business and then through a range of challenges and life changes closed the business to reinvent herself.Now she describes herself as a 'multi passionate entrepreneur' doing work as a reiki healer, consulting, running a business providing socialisation and peer support for people with a disability...In this interview episode Jai shares with Shandra:Her passion for ongoing learning and educationThe vulnerability of making so many changes later in lifeHer gratitude for everything she learnt as an employeeHow other people reacted to her leaving her beauty businessThe benefit of finding a group of supportersThe next phase for her businessJai is an absolute joy to talk with and she shares openly and honestly about the ups and downs throughout her multiple career changes as well as tips for anyone starting out on the road of a new business, or new business direction...If you would like to find out more and connect with Jai you can find her:Website: www.reikilovejai.comInsta: Www.instagram.com/jaihyand, because money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/