UNcomplicating Business for Teachers, Helpers, and Givers

 In this episode, we're talking about why trusting yourself first in business matters to your success. I'm sharing three key strategies: intentionally filtering external inputs by asking what truly works for you, seeking internal guidance before external validation, and regularly checking in on who's driving your business process. In the end, trusting yourself isn't about having all the answers, but about confidently navigating your business journey with self-assurance. This episode gives you simple, actionable tools for creating success with greater speed and ease through trusting yourself FIRST. Join the free FB group: Facebook  Log into Facebook:facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusinessBook a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: Torpeycoachingtorpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: ThinkificSelling for Weirdos with Sara Torpey

 In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I sit with the AMAZING Jessica Kleine, a money mentor and mindset coach, to explore the messy, non-linear journey of building trust in business and life. We talk about learning to trust ourselves, letting go of control, and embracing the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship. We also get into trust and MONEY, how trust isn't about perfection, and the role of trust in flexibility, willingness to learn, and understanding that success looks different for everyone. Whether you're struggling with doubt, money fears, or business uncertainty, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate wisdom about trusting yourself through the ups and downs of business success. Sara TorpeyJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos Jessica Kleine https://www.jessicakleine.comhttps://www.facebook.com/jessicakleine02https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakleine02https://www.instagram.com/jessicakleine02

 In this episode of UNComplicating Business, join me and my friend Melissa Camilleri to explore how trust - particularly self-trust - can transform our businesses and lives. We talk about trusting yourself first, being trustworthy, adaptation, and understanding that personal and professional growth is a continuous process. We both share stories about trusting our timelines, making choices, and learning from them - whether in business, parenting, or personal development. This conversation is all about how success (and trust!) is not about being perfect, but about believing in our ability to figure things out, adjust, and keep moving forward. Melissa's perspective is both inspiring and practical, and she has exactly the kind of real-world wisdom I love sharing with you all! Listen on to hear it ALL! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos Melissa Camilleri is a lifelong educator and adult learning expert. When she was still a high school English teacher, she founded her first company, an e-commerce gift brand called Compliment as a scholarship fundraiser in 2011. She grew it into a thriving social impact enterprise, speaking on stages across the country, spreading the mission of the organization and helped send 13 girls from her community to University. She sold the company in late 2019.She now is the Co-Founder of Stand for the AND Education Co where she guides aspiring thought leaders develop their life first businesses through IP frameworks, offer suites, and educational programming to help them serve more people at scale without losing their humanness or burning out.She is also the Co-Founder of the Prosper Network— an international women's business network founded on the values of generosity, reciprocity, and expansion-- with Sheri Salata, the former executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show and her business partner, Angela Greaser. She is a mom to 3 kids under 8 and lives with her beloved in Sacramento, CA.

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, Deb Stanley and I chat about (you guessed it!) the power of trust—including trusting yourself, your business, and the connections you build along the way. Deb shares her growth from hesitant entrepreneur to confident business owner, and we talk about what it *really* takes to recognize your own value, price your services with confidence, and keep showing up. We're also talking about the magic of networking, the importance of taking action instead of over-planning, and how trust can help you build resilience in business. Let's GO! Sara Torpey:  Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosDeb Stanley:I offer an initial free session for coaching.https://www.facebook.com/deb.stanley.33https://www.facebook.com/transitionbridgeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-stanley-21548840/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=deb+stanley&crid=2R19TT9H8G8G6&sprefix=deb+stanley%2Caps%2C147&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t8-ranker_1_11https://www.transitionbridges.com/

You know that feeling where it seems like you're pushing success up a hill instead of letting it flow? In this episode, we are talking about the power of trust—trusting yourself, your timing, and the opportunities that come your way - and how it helps us to be in the FLOW. Barb Hubbard shares how more trust makes her success less complicated, how she's worked to develop a personal practice of trust, and why it's okay if meditation isn't your thing. She also shares how she has struggled with both trust and receiving but now tracks five key ways she allows good things into her life (hint: money and compliments are on the list!). If you've ever felt stuck, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on trust, flow, and stepping into doing your work YOUR way from a business owner who has done exactly that! Barb Hubbard:  https://linktr.ee/barbhubbard- Find me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, learn more about me on my website, or schedule a time to connectFreebie: Find my Quit Chasing Squirrels QUIZ under “Resources” on my website! When you have something you really want to do but you can't seem to figure out how to get started, it can be infuriating. Want to figure out what could be holding you back? Take this quiz! It will help you narrow down the reason behind your lack of motivation and give you concrete strategies you can try right away.Sara Torpey:  Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosWORKSHOP! 4/24 -- The Non-Salesy Sales Call Blueprint, sign up here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/salescallblueprint

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm talking about how to spot when you're NOT trusting yourself in your business—whether it's overthinking, over-planning, or waiting for someone else to make decisions for you. I'll share practical steps and great questions to ask yourself to help you step into self-trust so you can make decisions with more confidence and ease. If you've been second-guessing yourself or feeling stuck, this episode will guide you back to trusting your process and yourself. Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the Non-Salesy Sales Call Blueprint Workshop on 3/26 here.

In this episode, we're taking another step into the importance of trust in business with practical ways to build it. We're going to talk about how developing a tolerance for risk and facing uncertainty head-on as well as DECIDING to trust make a difference in business growth AND success. At the end of the episode you'll get key questions you can ask today to work on this RIGHT NOW! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 In today's episode of "Uncomplicating Business," we're talking about the many faces of trust. Not only are there lots of different versions of trust to consider in business, but also, those versions of trust aren't static—they fluctuate depending on many factors. Building a stronger relationship with trust in key areas like decision-making, time management, and self-worth leads to simpler, easier long-term success. Listen and walk away with practical strategies for improving self-trust, overcoming perfectionism, and navigating uncertainty, and more! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 In this episode, we're starting the 2025 conversation about THE biggest difference-maker in business success: trust. Learn how strengthening your trust muscle with us this year—both as a belief and a skill—will make a lasting impact on your business. You'll walk away with questions you can use starting today to start strengthening your self-trust right now AND overcome common pitfalls like shiny object syndrome and perfectionism. Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 New year, new SEASON. Things are changing on the podcast here in 2025. Let me tell you all about what's coming (because it's going to be AMAZING... and useful!) and about The Offer Game we're playing this month! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 The new year is around the corner, and while everyone seems to be planning for 2025, you might not feel ready to jump in just yet. I hear you - I'm not either, and that's more than okay. In today's episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm going to walk you through the simplest questions you can ask to kickstart your planning process—whenever you're ready (even if that's February!). Learn how to focus on one big goal, choose a guiding feeling for your year, and identify the big projects that excite you. No stress, no spreadsheets—just a simple framework to help you plan with intention. Listen on to grab the questions so you have them whenever you're REALLY ready to start planning your 2025. Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 Whether you're part of a networking group, a coaching program, or an online community, it matters that you get the most from your learning experience - espeically if you're paying for it! In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about how to thrive in group learning environments. Learn how to bring questions, set clear goals, and actively participate to ensure you get the most out of every group experience. From taking responsibility as a learner to actively participating and building connections, today we're helping you to get the maximum value from any group learning experience. Listen on for all the tips and tricks! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 In this episode, we're talking about three obstacles that can stall your sales efforts. We're going to talk about how to recognize self-sabotaging behaviors, how to know when it's time to expand your network, and the art and science of making clear invitations. Listen on to get actional steps that will help you to get more from your sales process and feel less frustrated, all at the same time! Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

 In this episode of UNComplicating Business, we're talking about a question I was asked in a FB group a few months ago and have been thinking about ever since. The question was 'What are three things every business owner needs to succeed?' In this episode I'm going to share my three must-haves as well as one particular don't-need. Based on the conversation around this I saw on FB, my must-haves are a little different from most, so listen in to find out how ours match up OR if I can convince you to adopt one of the must-haves from my list into yours! Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about what I think of as an often overlooked topic in the entrepreneurial world: creating a workday that actually fits your life. Transitioning from a traditional job, or from teaching to entrepreneurship can make it hard to figure out how to structure our days in a way that actually serves the life AND work we're doing at the same time. Today I'm sharing five questions to help you uncover your unique workday needs while helping you step away from conventional 9-to-5 expectations. We'll assess what you *really* need from your day, challenge assumptions about work is ‘supposed' to look like, and design a schedule that serves you rather than constraining you. Whether you thrive in structure or prefer every day to look different, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you take control of your time and create a workday that WORKS for you! Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

Taking credit for our own wins can be... hard.It seems simple enough to say 'yes, that was me, I'm awesome' but in reality, how often do you really DO just that?How often do you allow yourself to take FULL credit for the things that are working, even if they aren't working perfectly?In this episode of the UNComplicating Business podcast, we dive into the whys and hows of taking credit for your achievements AND how doing so can help both your motivation and your growth. I'm sharing practical strategies for embracing your accomplishments and wins WITHOUT feeling like you're bragging, showing off, or being too much (because you know that's at least part of what gets in the way for ALL of us!).Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

 Not every evaluation requires a spreadsheet

 In this episode we're talking about 4 lessons I've learned in 2024 (so far!) that might also impact YOUR business success. From the importance of stepping into the "scary room", and asking for help, to saying no and embracing the timelines that are rather than the ones we wish for - listen in for my experiences AND for great questions on how to take these lessons and use them to transform your approach to business and personal growth. For more, check out our small group coaching program and Offer Hours, where you can get personalized support and connect with other business owners navigating the same struggles, lessons, and successes you are. Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

If you are an OVERthinker - this episode is for you. If OVERthinking is a problem in your day to day, and espeically in your business - maybe it's time to consider it's opposite... UNDERthinking. In this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what it means to UNDERthink, and I'm sharing 3 strategies for UNDERthinking more and OVERthinking less that will help you accomplish more and succeed more in LESS time.Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

 Clarity is this magical thing that we feel like we have to FIND. It feels like something we have to search high and low for, and that we can't DO any of the things we want to do without. Because if we start and we're unclear, well... we might do something wrong, we might take a wrong turn, we might confuse people and that's bad, right? Well. Here's the thing. We DO need clarity... but the key to finding it is different than we think it is - and it comes in a different part of the process of growing a business than we think it does. It ALSO involves maybe a few wrong turns... but actually, they're right turns, we just didn't know it yet (we find that out once we HAVE clarity, omg...). So, how does this finding clarity thing ACTUALLY work? It's not complicated, it's just different than the way you're doing it right now...  Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

 Sometimes life is chaos. It happens here too. I get it - all the moving parts, life events, unexpected things can be a lot to navigate AND grow a business. Today we're going to talk about growing a business 'even when' - even when there is chaos in life and the world around you, your business can still grow. I'm going to tell you a little bit of my 'even when' story, and share 7 of the small, simple strategies I use (and teach clients!) that can help you to grow your business 'even when'Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

We all hear the same advice all the time - 'celebrate more! The more you celebrate the better!' and it sounds GREAT. But also, HOW do you actually do that? Like, seriously. How do you celebrate success, even AHEAD of time, and also in a way that feels like you? How do you celebrate when you aren't sure if you're actually allowed to be celebrating yet or when you're not entirely sure you *feel* like you deserve to celebrate? This week we're talking about ALL of this AND also simple, effective, uncomplicated ways to celebrate that you can use today. Listen on for all the goodness! Check out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

 A rare UNComplicating Business interview - and this one is SO GOOD. Come listen in on my conversation with the amazing Tami Hackbarth - we talk all things transitioning from teaching to business, including the struggle of balance, self-care, setting boundaries, visibility, AND flexibility. There are a MILLION bits of good in this episode, include resources you can grab from Tami to help you use self-care to help you GROW your business, right now. Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/

On this episode we are jumping into the intricate process of becoming someone new... and in particular, a business owner (especially if you were once/are a teacher!) :). I'm sharing six super-helpful tips for navigating identity change. From acknowledging the difficulty of the process to embracing self-kindness, we will simplify the process of evolving into a new version of ourselves. Each tip is rooted in practicality (because you know that's the only way they're really USEFUL!), and are things you can take action on TODAY to ease YOUR transition and find growth in whatever new thing you're up to.So, if you're embarking on a new path or seeking to redefine your identity, tune in for  clarity, reassurance, and practical strategies for navigating becoming someone new.Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosJoin the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/

Want to grow your business more effectively, faster? Ask yourself these questions more regularly. As a business coach these are the MOST annoying questions I ask my clients (the ones they don't love at all but also really love!!) because of the growth, clarity, and perspective they create. Take your favorite one and try it on today!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

Sales *can* be complicated... mostly because we MAKE it complicated. If you are a service-based business owner and cracking the code of consistent, growing sales numbers is your holy grail, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 3 simple, actionable, use-right-now-to-simplify-forever tips that will help you to sell more, more effectively, starting now.Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdos

 I'm a business weirdo. I want to do things 'right' and also I'm completely unwilling to do things that don't feel like me... which means a lot of the 'rigth' ways of the traditional business world don't match up. Maybe you can relate to this feeling :) On this episode, I'm going to share what being a business weirdo has meant for me, the lows and the highs that come with it, and how I've (mostly) worked to come to a place where I embrace the weird and let it HELP me, rather than hold me back. Come for the story but also for the practical ideas on succeeding as a weirdo :) Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosAnd download the newest freebie, Journaling for Money and Growth, here: https://sendfox.com/lp/3ov9l4

Journaling seems like a good idea, right? And also, how do you journal as a business owner in a way that actually makes a difference for your business, doesn't take a TON of time, and helps you grow? On this episode, we're going to talk about the 4 simple steps of effective journaling for business and how you can become a more effective and consistent journaler (in way less time) starting TODAY.Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosAnd download the newest freebie, Journaling for Money and Growth, here: https://sendfox.com/lp/3ov9l4

Ahhhh, new things to do. We all have a list of new things we WANT to do and also that we never get to because NEW things seem to require NEW time - and none of that is coming, right? Wellll... today we're going to talk about these new things you want to do. I'm going to share what's in the way of you getting to them right now (yes, yes, it's time - but exactly how and why...), AND, more importantly, I'm goign to share how to actually GET TO these new things. Because they matter - for you, for your business, for your growth, for your people - and getting to them isn't actually as hard as we make it :)Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out Selling for Weirdos here: https://torpeycoaching.thinkific.com/courses/sellingforweirdosAnd download the newest freebie, Journaling for Money and Growth, here: https://sendfox.com/lp/3ov9l4

As a business owner (as a person, really) time can get COMPLICATED fast. In this episode, I'm going to share a handful of the ways I simplify time in my own business. These are tools, ideas, and strategies that have served me well and have also served countless other business owners like you. It's all about helping time work WITH us and for us rather than fighting it. Ready to simplify? Listen on!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

If you run a business that helps people, the most important business move you can make for both your business and your people is to become a connector. What does that mean? Why does it matter? How does it actually help your business? And really, how do you *actually* do this? In this episode I'm sharing the whys and hows of growing your business (and your people) through being a connector!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

The truth of the matter is that sometimes your life takes over your business. There are lots of things you WANT and NEED to be doing to grow your business and also other things happening - and finding the balance between business and life feels like you're failing in at least one direction at all times. I get it, it's a thing here too. In this episode I'm going to talk about what I do when life takes over and needs more time and energy than I'd planned (in both the short and long term). Turns out I have a pretty simple flow that helps me to keep going on both the life and business fronts that might just help you too.Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out the Selling for Weirdos course: http://www.torpeycoaching.com/selling-for-weirdosJoin the Idea to Done 2/22/24 workshop: https://link.waveapps.com/3bb4vr-h4vm3t

Sometimes it can feel really hard to know what to say, how to say it, and where to say it in order to invite people to work with you or buy from your business. In this episode I'm talking you through my favorite ways to invite people to work with me (and my clients' favorites too!) - including the what, the how, and the where - so that inviting can be simpler for you, starting right now!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineCheck out the Selling for Weirdos course: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/selling-for-weirdos

You could spend what feels like a billion dollars figuring out exactly HOW to market your own business. There are a million books, podcasts, episodes, articles, experts, freebies, not-so-freebies and things you can do, try, change, test - it all can feel SO complicated. Except... maybe it doesn't have to. 'How do I markety my business effectively so people find me, buy from me, and work with me?' is one of THE most common reasons people come to coaching with me. Today I'm going to share my very, very simple marketing framework that I use with every single client. Want to simplify your marketing AND have it actually work? Listen on.Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin Selling for Weirdos here: www.torpeycoaching.com/selling-for-weirdos

Do you love to plan for your business but then.... those plans just sit, untouched, staring at you for the whole year? Or, maybe planning feels complicated or even just pointless... there are too many moving parts to consider and you're not going to accomplish it anyway, so why bother, right? If this is you, I see you AND I have a process for planning that's simple, straightforward, easy to use AND easy to stick with. It's not the same planning you've been doing year after year - this is planning you'll actually use in 2024. Want to plan differently for 2024 and be MORE successful (and likely less stressed out all the way around) because of it? Let's talk about it...Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

Business success comes from DOING, yes - but what we do or do not do is highly tied to how we are THINKING at any given moment. In this episode we're going to talk about THINKING, in particular some tiny but mighty thoughts that you might consider 'trying on' as things to think about yourself, your business, and your success, as we near the close of 2023 and the beginning of 2024! Let's go!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online

I LOVE books and to read, and I often find myself sharing books and book recommendations with clients as they work through the ups and downs of growing a business. On this episode, I'm going to share 5 books that have made a difference in my business (and that also aren't always business books...) and tell you about what they've meant to me just in time for you to maybe add 1 or 2 to YOUR holiday wish list. Listen on for ALL the details!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Making offers - telling people what you do, why it matters to them, and how to get what they need/want - is vital to business success. People can't buy what you aren't telling them about. Making offers matters, and also, making BETTER offers allows the people you want to work with to understand what you offer faster, get why it would help them more easily, and actually buy from you faster. On this episode of the podcast I'm sharing 3 questions that I often share with clients when we're talking about making better offers. Use any one, two, or all three to make your offers better both today and every day from here on out!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

There are a LOT of oppotunities coming your way in the not so distant future from the UNcomplicating Business world, and I wanted to take a minute to share them with you here. If you want to sell in a way that feels like you, make more offers, set goals in a whole new way (that you'll actually like AND use), and maybe even get coached, take a listen and follow the links to sign up for what fits YOU!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Do you struggle with 'closing' a sale calls? Do you find that you spend the last chunk - the part where you're supposed to tell them how much, why, and how it works - in a panic? Do you run out of time, feel like you don't know what to say and then end up feeling like you messed the whole thing up? I see you. I get it. Closing sales calls - what to do, how to do it, and how to be effective at it - is one of THE MOST common coaching topics that comes up with my newer clients. This is a problem they bring to coaching, and it turns out is pretty simple to solve. Want to know how to successfully close more sales calls, especially if you're someone who doesn't enjoy the sales part? I got you - listen on.Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Teachers are the best sales people out there. Full stop. If you're a teacher, you're also a sales person - and a good one - whether you realize it or not. In this episode we're going to talk about what exactly makes teachers great at sales (and how being a teacher is AMAZING preparation, maybe the BEST preparation, for being a business owner). And then? We're going to talk about why teachers don't see themselves in sales (or feel good about selling) even though they're already great at it...Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

Here's something humans - you and I and all of us - are REALLY good at... ready? We are really, REALLY good at assuming things that may not actually be true. In sales, there are a LOT of these kinds of assumptions, both that we make naturally, and that are IMPLIED by the traditional way of selling most of us are taught. In this episode we're going to talk about a handful of these assumptions that are making selling HARDER than easier AND then about what we can choose to remember instead to ease the sales process, starting NOW!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

Having a business is great... except for the sales part' is something I hear a version of a LOT. And it's HARD to grow a business while hating the sales part - since the sales part is what actually creates, grows and FUNDS the business. So how do you change this? This week on the podcast we're talking about how to STOP hating the sales part of your business. I have four simple things you can do right now that will help you find (and maybe even love...) your inner sales person so that your business and your sales can grow without it all being so darn painful!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

A client recently asked me how I 'did it all, all at once.' This is something we're all doing, right? You're building a business AND working AND parenting AND being a friend AND being a partner AND AND AND. So the question is, how do you do it all at once? In this episode I'm going to share my own version of this - my way of doing it all, all at once. At the very least you'll know you're not the only one out here still working to find the balance :) Listen on...Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Do you feel like you really SHOULD have a working sales funnel, and maybe that's the reason you aren't getting enough clients, customers, inquiries? Do you have a funnel that SHOULD be working, but isn't? Or do you have something that might be a funnel but maybe isn't right somehow (and maybe that's the issue??)? In this episode of the podcast we're talking about sales funnels, particularly why they go wrong, and what to do about it. Ready to be MUCH less stressed about all things sales funnels? Listen on!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

 Should you have a side job as you grow your business? This is a question I get a LOT. It's something I talk about with friends and colleagues and new business owners (or people thinking of starting businesses) a LOT. So, what's the answer? Well... listen on, let's talk about it. Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

Four 'official' years into business, and now making well into 6 figures a year, what are the 4 things that have helped the MOST? I've been thinking a LOT about this (I always do in the summer!) - and in this episode, I'm going to share the 4 best business decisions I've made in my four years. Even I was surprised by how simple they are - you might be too. Want to make some simple business decisions that will make a HUGE difference in your business too? Maybe try these on...Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineJoin the Simple Way to Make 3+ Offers a Day 15 Day Challenge here: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/3-offers-a-day

One of the simplest 'rules' out in the business world is that people have to know, like, and trust you in order to buy from you. It seems simple... but also, how do you actually GET people to know, like, and trust you - especially since we can't just MAKE people do those things, right? This week on the podcast I'm sharing the secret for creating know-like-trust as a business owner. And? It's not nearly as difficult as you've been making it! Listen on for all the goodness!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Do you think a lot about how many followers you have on each platform, how to grow your audience, what the numbers mean, how to monetize them, your funnels and the rest? Do you worry you're not talking to the right people, or enough people, or people on the right platforms? Yeah. I see you. Today we're talking about followers, and how many you ACTUALLY need to succeed in your business. The good news? It's not as many as you think. Listen on!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

 Are you the biggest barrier to your own success? Do you finally get things working the way you want, the way they should and then find yourself without the motivation to stick with it? Do you start over and start over and start over? If this is you, this episode is exactly what you need today! I'm going to share the 4 steps to keeping yourself on track no matter, every time! Listen now!  Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops

Pricing your service can feel COMPLICATED.You want to choose a price that feels like enough without also being too much.You want to be fair to you and to them.You want people to be able to afford it but also to make enough money for it to be worth your time.Sound familiar?If you're working (and maybe faililng) at finding the 'sweet spot' in pricing your service, these three simple secrets  about how to price your service will help right now.Listen on and then put them to work for you today!Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-onlineSign up for my next workshop here:https://www.torpeycoaching.com/workshops