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If you want to build a business as a speaker, coach, or author, getting visibility will make all the difference. Visibility is also important if you're trying to build a personal brand as a leader in your field. But how do you get visibility if you're just starting out? On today's show, Amanda Berlin, PR expert, shares how to DIY your PR so you can get yourself out there. She says there are three key types of visibility: Collaborations and alliances, speaking and events, and media. But how do you know where to start? Amanda breaks it all down and even offers a free training at the end to give you more helpful tips. Links from the episode: Want one of the last three seats in Speaker Sisterhood Express? Get registered here. Transform your public speaking with my 60 Minute Public Speaking Makeover here. Get Amanda's free training: The Three Pillars of Visibility Check out Amanda's live two day event: Pitch School Live More about Amanda: After more than a decade in the New York City public relations world, Amanda Berlin now uses her pitch powers for good. She helps entrepreneurs step into their presence, create a story that inspires others, and spread their message in the media. Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skill-set they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert. Amanda has created a library of template guides and trainings and works one on one with clients to guide them to strategic story-telling and media relations based on her 12 years of experience guiding strategy for major brands in the corporate world. Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skill-set they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert. Amanda has spoken on the topics of visibility, publicity, and entrepreneurship at BizChix Live, Style Collective Raleigh and New York City, Body Local, Hoboken Entrepreneur Group, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/claim-the-stage-podcast/support

When it comes to stacking your team, Shelli Warren is an expert! Shelli brings more than 25 years of people development experience with Fortune 50 Corporations including Procter & Gamble Inc. which has given her an invaluable skill set that she leverages with every single client she serves. Shelli is the Chief People Officer for BizChix, an organization that coaches female CEOs to lead high performing teams. She is the host of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, and is a brilliant speaker!  In all of her years of experience, Shelli has come to appreciate Personality Profiles, including the Enneagram, and sees great value in incorporating the personality tools as part of the hiring process in building your business and dream team! On this Enneagram in Your REALWORK episode, Shelli shares about:  Embracing her Enneagram Type & tendencies as authentic gifts Using your Enneagram Style to Stack Your Team How to Hire, Onboard, Train & Lead Your Team What Team Members are REALLY looking for as part of your team Connect with Shelli Warren: Website: www.bizchix.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelliwarren2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelli_warren/ If you'd like to meet and hear from BOTH Shelli Warren and your host, Teresa McCloy, make plans to come to BizChix LIVE in Irvine, California, November 8-10, 2019!  Shelli will be speaking about Leading a High-Performance Team and Teresa will be taking the stage to share about building a Productive Calendar!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BIZ CHIX LIVE 2019! Are you interested in learning more about the Enneagram as a tool for transformation for your REALSELF or REALWORK?  Start your discovery with a REALIFE Enneagram Personality Profile If you're ready to do take a bigger picture view of your REALSELF, REALIFE, and REALWORK through: Designing your REALIFE View Creating Action Projects Identifying Realistic Action Steps Organizing your Calendar with Time Blocks Learning to create rhythms of Rest, Renew, and Review Why not consider a VIP Day with me to build your REALIFE Process® together? If you're more of a DIY person and want to go at your own pace, check out the REALIFE Process® 2.0 Online Course.  Not sure which option would be the best fit for your current season? Let's connect and we can talk through the possibilities together! Send an email to teresa@therealifeprocess.com.  Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy on: Facebook- Teresa McCloy Coaching Instagram- teresa.mccloy LinkedIn- teresamccloycoach  Work with the REALIFE Process®: Visit https://teresamccloy.com/work-with-me/ to see many of the ways we can partner together!  JOIN THE REALIFE PROCESS TRIBE About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, an Executive Coach, and an IEA Accredited Enneagram Professional who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders discover and live out their best REALIFE! She has worked with clients from all over the world to help them bring clarity to their REALIFE and joy to their REALWORK!

Do you lack the confidence and the ‘natural flair’ for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you’re not a ‘natural’ salesperson, you’re in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise. Founder and CEO of “Sales Maven”, Nikki is a returning guest on the BizChix podcast and dedicated to authentic selling. She has helped thousands of entrepreneurs overcome their struggles so they can ignite their sales. Nikki has authored three books and is highly sought after for her business-changing workshops. She’s also a keynote speaker and even graced the stage at BizChix Live 2018. If you’re ready to think about sales in a whole new way and equip yourself with the skills needed to sell effectively, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Tune in to hear more about her story and discover lots of training tips on closing sales like a pro! In this episode, we discuss: Nikki’s 5-step selling process and common mistakes that could lead to postponing or losing the sale entirely Why you shouldn’t offer a discount just to close the sale Tips to help you close the sale and get better at selling with confidence   Join the BizChix Community Connect With Nikki Rausch Website Sales Maven Society LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Get your FREE E-Book ‘Closing the Sale: Three Secrets of Master Sellers” ‘The Selling Staircase’ by Nikki Rausch ‘Buying Signals’ by Nikki Rausch ‘Six-Word Lessons on Influencing with Grace’ by Nikki Rausch BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch 216: Small Business Reality – Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity? Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 67: How to Hire and Train a Sales Team with Nikki Rausch Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/386. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

What if you could simplify your life and business and DO LESS while having MORE energy, time and money? Join me as I share how you can leverage the 80/20 rule in all aspects of your business and even your personal life.   How may we support you? Join our Private Facebook Group Learn about our Programs Consider a Strategy Session or VIP Day Meet us in person at BizChix Live    Episodes Mentioned: 254: How to Design Your High End Offer 273: How to Get Out of Overwhelm   Subscribe to Stacking Your Team (our sister podcast) Listen in Apple Podcasts to Stacking Your Team Listen via our website to Stacking our Team   This episode first appeared on BizChix.com/375, click to see the full show notes. 

Have you been thinking of launching something new? Whether it is adding a new service, a new product, a membership site, a retreat, a Facebook group, a podcast, a book or even a new business - this episode will help you think things through. We also dive into some of the reasons why an existing product or service offering might not be getting the level of traction you expected. One of my superpowers is getting into the head of other people and really understanding their lives and their pain points. This is what you need to do when you are creating something new. Many of our clients and community members are ready to launch something new. And whether you are a seasoned business owner or dipping your toes into entrepreneurship, it is important to make sure take time to ask yourself a few important questions. One of which is - Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? Join the BizChix Facebook Group Listen to our sister podcast Stacking Your Team  Other Links Mentioned:   Birdsong Farm  Naomi’s Instagram  Work with Us:   CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program  ProfitChix Mastermind Program GrowthChix Accelerator Program  Strategy Session  Join us at BizChix Live!  This episode was first published at BizChix.com/374. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/. 

Are you ready to stop letting your limiting beliefs get in your way and replace them with new, positive thoughts? Limiting beliefs are pesky little thoughts that you impose on yourself about the things you think you can and can’t do. It’s time to silence your inner mean girl, put your limiting beliefs to rest and start believing in yourself. On this episode, I open chapter nine of my book, “RESET Your Mindset,” and share how you can move past limiting beliefs and start taking action. If you’re familiar with my book, you’ll know all about my concept of ‘lizard brains.’ If this is your first time hearing about it, a lizard brain is essentially the inner fear we all have that convinces us to run and hide at the first sign of danger. The funny thing about our brain is that it doesn’t differentiate fears. So, whether you’re afraid to send an email or your life is in danger, your brain responds to that fear by protecting you from it. One way it does this is by coming up with limiting beliefs that stop you from going after the ‘scary thing.’ If you don’t try, you can’t fail. Right? It’s time to silence your limiting beliefs and start focusing on what makes you limitless. So, if you’re ready to conquer your mindset issues and learn how to create a powerful belief system, I invite you to join me inside the pages of ‘RESET Your Mindset.’ In this episode, I discuss: What limiting beliefs are and why they’re a problem How to identify sources of limiting beliefs and mindset issues How to erase your limiting beliefs and replace them with positive thoughts Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset BizChix Live 2019 Other Links Mentioned: Exclusive Access to Resources from R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Natalie’s Key Note from BizChix Live 2018 BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 363: Hit Your Next Goal with a Six Week Sprint 344: [Behind the Scenes] BizChix Live 2018 346: Imposter Syndrome 343: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset 338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung Listen to Stacking Your Team Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/368. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at BizChix.com/category/team/.

Today we are getting tactical and I am sharing two things that could dramatically transform your year. If you do these two things day after day, week after week, you will accomplish more impactful things this year than last year. Get ready to learn about the Weekly 1 and the Daily 3. ------------------------ Where will you be November 8-10, 2019?   Join us at BizChix Live, our leadership conference for women entrepreneurs. Consider this your formal invitation.   Connect With Natalie: Instagram Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 133: Michelle Prince is Best-selling Author, Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker, Business Owner of Multiple Companies  342: Planning Next Year Like a CEO  351: How to create a Theme for Your Year 350: Planning a Productive 2019 349: How to Delegate Your Calendar Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With US: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session   Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/352. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team.

Do you talk to yourself? It's not a sign that you're crazy. Everyone does it everyday. But HOW we talk to ourselves could signal something is amiss with our mindset and self-belief. Mindset is one of, if not the, biggest factor in your sales and your success.  My guest today Natalie Eckdahl, author of R.E.S.E.T Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl, founder of the BizChix Community for women entrepreneurs and host of the BizChix Podcast. She says that we all have an "inner mean girl" or "inner mean boy" that voices our doubt and floods our mindset with negativity. Natalie is here to help us strategically deny these voices the power they need and change our mindset to work for us.  Natalie will also share with us some of the inner mean girl thoughts that plague our inner dialogue, fill us with self-doubt and suppress our revenue potential. Ask yourself as you listen if you've ever had some of these thoughts. Follow Natalie on Facebook and Instagram for more strategies to maintain a positive mindset.  Speaking of More Revenue Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner or leader looking for more advanced, one-on-one help generating revenue? Click for more information about my Revenue Accelerator Sessions and let’s exceed your next revenue goal.   On today’s podcast… 2:13 - the most critical factor in determining success in sales according to Meredith Messenger 8:02 - Silence your mean girl or mean boy 12:34 - The mindset and mindset challenged of the high performing woman 16:52 - Everyone is a mess 22:45 - The R.E.S.E.T framework to correct your mindset 26:00 - Common mindset challenges of the entrepreneur 27:38 - Meredith gets vulnerable about a relationship that hurt her mindset 30:15 - Natalie reads some "inner mean girl" thoughts from her community 35:06 - Meredith's experience with the BizChix community and BizChix Live 39:53 - Strategies for maintaining and protecting our positive mindset 43:59 - This is not woo-woo, this is scientifically backed Tell somebody! If you like what you hear, subscribe rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Play and share with a friend. What do YOU want to hear? Is there a particular topic, challenge or expert view that you would like to see featured here on the Selling With Soul podcast? Email me at Meredith@MeredithMessenger.com and be part of our show!

In this episode, I speak with 7 guests from Biz Chix Live, a conference for women entrepreneurs, held annually in Irvine, CA and hosted by Natalie Eckdahl.  These women have successful businesses and I wanted to hear from them what their main takeaways were from the conference. Many of them talked about how attending helped them shift their view of what was possible in their businesses in 2019.  Here they are, in order of appearance: Nikki Rausch, Your Sales Maven: https://yoursalesmaven.com/ Amanda Berlin, with the Empowered Publicity Podcast: https://amandaberlin.com, https://amandaberlin.com/thepodcast/ Jamie Lieberman, Hashtag Legal: https://www.hashtag-legal.com/ Betsy Walling Furler: https://medium.com/@betsyfurler Debbie Gonzales, Guides by Deb, the Debcast, & Girls with Guts: http://www.debbiegonzales.com/the-debcast-podcast/ Jaime Slutzky, Tech of Business & Tech of Business Podcast: https://techofbusiness.com/, https://techofbusiness.com/episodes/ Hunter Clarke Fields, Mindful Mama: https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/ What was your takeaway from this episode? Come share in the She Thinks Big private Facebook Group.  It’s free, and it’s the best place to be if your big ideas need airtime and support to grow.

BizChix Live was a huge success, but what went on behind the scenes? What does it really take to put together an event like BizChix Live? What are some of the unique aspects of preparing for the event? CEO Natalie Eckdahl, Chief People Officer Shelli Warren, and Executive Assistant Tiffanie Jordan reveal all their insider secrets about BizChix Live!   Natalie, Shelli, and Tiffanie share their favorite moments from the event as well as some other highlights and funny behind-the-scenes moments. The team also reflects on Natalie's powerful opening keynote with the Mean Girl Mirror, and the amount of effort that went into creating the best workbook to serve as a resource for the community.   P.S.A. If you missed BizChix Live, you can still get a Virtual Ticket for access to all the great content shared! Get your BizChix Live Virtual Ticket (Digital Workbook included)! Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2019 R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, by Natalie Eckdahl Other Links Mentioned: Amy Cuddy TED Talk: Your body language may shape who you are Christopher Todd, BizChix Live Official Photographer Dr. Goldi Jacques-Maynes, Chiropractor BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 343: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset 289: Behind the Scenes of BizChix Live with Natalie Eckdahl Stacking Your Team (SYT) Episodes Mentioned: SYT 30: [Behind the Scenes] The Teams of Biz Chix Live Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/344. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Have you ever thought of hosting a large event?  On today’s episode we share the behind the scenes of BizChix Live 2018 with CEO Natalie Eckdahl and Tiffanie Jordan, Executive Assistant.    BizChix Live 2018 was incredible and we wanted to show you the structure of the TEAM that helped create our annual leadership conference for women entrepreneurs held in Irvine California each November. Over 140 women joined us from 8 countries and 34 states. The conference provided intermediate to advanced trainings, implementation time, and another epic workbook filled with over 100 pages of worksheets. Shelli, Natalie and Tiffanie share their learnings and some fun insight on the many people who came together to help host BizChix Live 2018.   The BixChix Team The Stage Team The Volunteers The Vendors The Hotel Irvine Team Get your Virtual Ticket that includes your digital workbook. Connect With Shelli Warren: Work with Shelli Connect with Shelli on LinkedIn Connect with Shell on Instagram Connect with Shelli on Facebook Join the BizChix Free Facebook Group, The Coop Books or Tools or Events Mentioned:   R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, Silence Your Inner Mean Girl book by Natalie Eckdahl   Listen to The BizChix Podcast Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/team30. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at https://bizchix.com/. Join the BixChix Community here.

What's holding you back from being the CEO and leader you need to be? Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome? Or are you waiting for permission to go out and achieve your dreams? How can you silence your inner mean girl? Are you battling with your money mindset? Three days ago, I delivered a keynote speech at BizChix Live sharing the R.E.S.E.T. framework which give you a process to deal with mindset issues. Spoiler alert: you'll have to go through this process of resetting your mindset over and over and over again every time you start something new. But it will get easier. So, dream it. Do it! I also have a special announcement: My book R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl is now available on Amazon and Kindle! Get your copy today!   Join the BizChix Community   Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live #BizChixLive on Instagram #BizChixLive on Twitter Rising Strong, by Brene Brown Ship It Journal, by Seth Godin R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mindset, by Natalie Eckdahl Exclusive Mindset Interviews that correspond with the R.E.S.E.T. book Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session GrowthChix Accelerator Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind Strategy Session ProfitChix Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/343. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Our clients often become their own worst enemy and biggest constraint in their business by stalling on hiring because of these 4 common fears. Shelli unpacks these fears and offers some solutions and action to take to bust through these mindset issues. This is a sneak peek into a portion of Shelli’s talk at BizChix Live.   Shelli provides insight on how to deal with the following 4 fears related to hiring: Fear of Hiring Fear of Leadership Fear of Responsibility Fear of Failure Get our Free Hiring Resource Bundle   Connect With Shelli: Connect with Shelli on LinkedIn Connect with Shell on Instagram Connect with Shelli on Facebook   Books or Tools or Events Mentioned:   R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, Silence Your Inner Mean Girl book by Natalie Eckdahl   Stacking Your Team (SYT) Episodes Mentioned: Episode 2: 12 Ways to Motivate your Team without a Pay Raise   Listen to The BizChix Podcast   Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind Strategy Session   Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session   Join the BizChix Community   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/team29. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at https://bizchix.com.

Planning for the future is tricky. We don’t know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out. We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it’s time to start planning for next year. This is episode will get you focused on the CEO level work you need to be doing to reflect and plan for the coming year. You can follow along with your free downloadable worksheet as I guide you through the steps to get started with your 2019 plan. Step 1: Reflect on your business. Step 2: Reflect on your schedule. Step 3: Decide on some changes for 2019. Step 4: Look at 2019 globally. Step 5: Do some goal setting. It’s time to start creating a year that you want to live. Take this chance to design the business that is best for you. Remember, running a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Every moment of your time does not have to be filled with work. You can take time off to do something to refresh yourself. I believe 2019 can be our best year yet together, so get planning! Get our Free Worksheet on Planning for 2019!   Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: Kolbe Assessment Other Links Mentioned: Stages of Small Business - The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework PDF Download   BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block 326: The Stages of Small Business – The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework 320: Everyone's a Mess 338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung   Listen to Stacking Your Team   Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session   Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind Strategy Session   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/342. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Paula Kinney joins me to share about her interior design business and how it has developed and grown since my strategy session with her in 2017. We discuss Paula's success with niching down to a specific part of interior design that she loves and is passionate about, and how she's using Facebook Live to take her business to the next level. Paula also opens up about her special needs daughter and how that pushed her into embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. We've also got great insights about what's going to be happening at BizChix Live! Paula is going to be our emcee for BizChix Live 2018. She was one of the attendees at BizChix Live 2017, and really made an impression on all of us with her warm and open personality.   Join the BizChix Community   Connect With Paula Kinney: Love Your Nest Facebook Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2019 Wait List Other Links Mentioned: LuAnn Nigara, A Well-Designed Business Podcast Product Boss Podcast Reena Philpot on Instagram Jessica Stansberry Amanda Berlin Nikki Rausch BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep 283: [High Performing Women] Scaling a Team, Creating Visibility and Continuous Innovation with Author, Speaker, Publisher Maria Dismondy Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/336. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Did you know that 25% of new businesses do not reach the 5th year in business? I have watched businesses come and go, and at BizChix, we want to help you build you grow a profitable business that supports your lifestyle goals. This episode is all about the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework, something I developed and first presented at BizChix Live 2017. The framework helps us have a common language to share about our businesses. No matter whether you’re at the Startup, Validate, Scale or Multiply stage of your business, there are common issues that you have to deal with, as well as struggles and obstacles specific to the different phases. I talk you through my recommendations for each stage, and also key questions you need to ask yourself in order to build and grow a successful business. Get your Free BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: Blue Ocean Strategy, by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 225: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? 268: [On Air Coaching] Getting New Clients using a Free Call Strategy – Joanna’s Success Story 286: [High Performing Women] Growing a 7 Figure Business, Launching a Certification Program and Permission to be Selfish with Cate Stillman of Yogahealer Stacking Your Team (SYT) Episodes Mentioned: SYT 19: Leading a Large Virtual Team with Kate Ahl Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/326. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.  

I recently had the opportunity to appear on Getting Social with Sarah, a Facebook Live show hosted by Sarah Frink, CEO and Founder of Real Marketing Solutions, and I’m excited to share my interview with Sarah! We get into some juicy topics like how I first started out, how I use social media in my business, and the link between my podcast, my email list and Facebook Group. I also share what my group was like when I first launched it and the challenges that came with growing that following. Sarah and I deconstruct how to generate a large social media impact with a small group of people at live events, like what happened at BizChix Live 2017, and the importance of great content in engaging your audience instead of focusing on likes or number of followers. I also have some tips for connecting with influencers via Instagram. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Sarah Frink: Free gift from Sarah: Selling on Social--Rules of Engagement Real Marketing Solutions Blog Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2018 Other Links Mentioned: Natalie on Instagram @bizchixpodcast BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 320: Everyone's A Mess 321: Boundaries with Clients - Success Story with Janelle Photopoulos Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/322. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Amanda Berlin, my guest on this episode and Featured Speaker at BizChix Live 2018, describes Public Relations (PR) as earned media - you can’t pay for it, but everyone is worth the opportunity. PR is important to every business but a lot of us haven’t tapped into the full possibilities yet. Amanda reveals that it’s really about sharing your story of what's unique about you, that your audience needs to know in order to identify and want to work with you. Remember, anyone at any stage of business is ready for media. Also find out why Amanda loves local media, and how you can capitalize on interviews, events and print media to drive word-of-mouth publicity, interactions, and credibility! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Amanda Berlin: Website The Empowered Publicity Podcast Free Resources   Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2018 Other Links Mentioned: Gabby Bernstein Patricia Moreno New York Open Center Email Shelli to get access to The Nest BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 313: Finding Her Niche in Video with Jessica Stansberry 312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch 310: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Ideas and Opportunities with Amber Hawley Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/314. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

I’m interviewing one of the featured speakers for BizChix Live 2018 - Jessica Stansberry, YouTube and video content marketing strategist! Jessica didn’t start off in this area, but niching down to a specific area of technology has been a game changer for her. She shares how she managed the (multiple!) pivots she made in her business, and about stepping into the thought leadership space and owning it. Jessica also has tips for dealing with trolls and negative comments online, and a formula for breaking into the YouTube world - it’s all about being tag-able! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Jessica Stansberry: Website All Up in Your Lady Business Podcast YouTube Channel Rising Video Rockstars Facebook Group Instagram Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2018 Video Marketing World Other Links Mentioned: iMovie Trello ConvertKit Leadpages BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 312: Sales with Nikki Rausch 311: How to Get More Referrals 221: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow? - Coaching Julie Hefner of Nourish Nutrition and Health 270: The Magical Art of Niching Down Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session   This episode was first published at BizChix.com/312. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

One of the best ways to learn how to be a great leader is by following in the footsteps of others who have gone before you. Listen as several fabulous BizChix join Shelli today to share some of their “Best Boss” stories, and what it was that made them such great leaders. Don't miss out on this great compilation of personal anecdotes from our very own BizChix about the importance of role modeling, serving those you lead, and taking advantage of teachable moments. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Featured BizChix: Shannon Crow, Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Nikki Rausch, Sales Maven Maelisa Hall, QA Prep My Biz Bestie Podcast Lara Currie, Difficult Happens Podcast Danielle Liss and Jamie Lieberman, The Businessese Influencer Marketing Podcast Hashtag Legal, LLC Sue Monhait, Gift Biz Unwrapped Gift Biz Unwrapped Podcast for Gifters, Bakers, Crafters and Makers Carol Cox, Speaking Your Brand Speaking Your Brand Podcast Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: BAM Success Summit 2018 BizChix Live 2018 Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/team10. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at http://bizchix.com. Join the BixChix Community here.

Take control of your life, buy back your time, and outsource! Find out more about all the different ways you can buy back your time, and how to get into the mindset of outsourcing. Are objections from people around you holding you back? I have some great tips for overcoming that too! I’m a huge fan of outsourcing to create more time in my life for the things that are important to me. I share what I personally outsource at home and at work, and positives and negatives of outsourcing overseas. There are also some really useful software apps and services to help you buy back more time, which I share with you in this episode. Be sure to snag the free companion worksheets for this episode: BizChix.com/moretime. Key Takeaways: [4:26] What are some ways you can buy back your time? [8:00] What kind of mindset do you need to get into the practice of outsourcing? Why don’t people outsource more? Natalie discusses fear of judgment, fear of losing control, and lack of money as objections that often hold women back from outsourcing. [20:49] How can you overcome spousal or partner objection with regard to outsourcing? Natalie takes us step-by-step through the process. [26:28] What is Natalie outsourcing in her life? She shares her personal experiences, past and present to give you some ideas on what you could be outsourcing too! [34:19] The companion worksheet for this episode can help you look at what you are already outsourcing, in your home and in your business, as well as what areas you could be outsourcing in the future. [36:08] Natalie uses her executive assistant in both a personal and professional capacity. [41:10] What is Natalie outsourcing in her business? Natalie shares her pro-tip about hiring people and creating systems. She also reflects on how her business has evolved over time and what functions she has outsourced. [53:43] There’s a feature episode on how to hire, onboard, and train people at home and in the office coming up, so watch out for that in the future! [54:05] Use your personal network to find people for your home and your office! Natalie also has some great advice and resources to tap into. [59:13] Automating through systems is a great way to do work more efficiently. How can you incorporate this into your business and home? Mentioned in this Episode: Companion Worksheets for Episodes 299, 300 and 301 BizChix Live 2018 Google Calendar Zoom Loom Hiring: Executive Assistant Position BizChix Masterminds Nextdoor App Care.com Upwork Fiverr The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned: “299: Start with the End in Mind” “300: Buy Back Your Time - Part 1” This episode was first published at BizChix.com/301

Do you hate sales and selling? Do you wish it was easier to get people to work with you? I have just the tips, strategies, and advice for you, in this throwback episode from 2016 with a few NEW bonus tips and tools at the end. I want you to be in a sales mindset as you move into 2018!   How to deal with sales is a question that comes up often in my strategy sessions and masterminds, but the truth is if you want to be an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to sell. The good thing is that it doesn’t have to be difficult! I share four topics that will help make sales easier, from start to close. I also have some additional insights I’ve gathered since 2016, as well as some tools that are working for me right now.   Key Takeaways: Natalie shares a funny/embarrassing story involving herself, her team, and gifts they sent to their clients. Let’s talk sales! Natalie is actually in a sales process right now in her business — openings are still available for masterminds starting in January!  Sales is not a topic that is often talked about but is crucial for small businesses and entrepreneurs. What is your mindset around sales? Natalie virtually coaches you through discovering your sales mindset and shares her own personal positive and negative sales experiences. Your personal network is the first place to start when it comes to promoting your service or product.  If you want to grow your business, you’re going to have to personally sell your product or service. Natalie has some tips to get you started. Sales is not just about selling — success lies in the follow-up! How can you design a good system for following up with leads? Natalie shares how her sales process and system has changed since 2016, as well as some tools she uses to help her in sales. Natalie wraps up this episode with an update on what her family’s up to during the holidays! Tickets for BizChix Live 2018 are going on sale, so be sure to check that out!   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Biz Chix Masterminds ● Word Swag App ● The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, by Malcolm Gladwell ● Revisionist History Podcast ● Loom   Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned: ● 263: How to Get More Clients ● 220: [On Air Coaching] Launching a Group Program — Coaching Tara Lynn Foster ● 221: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow? — Coaching Julie Hefner of Nourish Nutrition and Health ● Small Business Reality Series   This episode first appeared on BizChix.com/298.

Natalie Eckdahl has hosted the BixChix podcast since 2014, and has built an incredible community of women CEO's through, almost 300 episodes. After running her own masterminds and 1:1 coaching, she was moved while speaking at an event attended only by women. It was after feeling that magic in the room when she decided to put together her own live event. We had a candid conversation about the ups and downs of running an event, and Natalie talked about how it all was worth it in the end. Here's just some of what we covered: - The moment she decided that the event was something she wanted to do, and the emotional roller coaster that came with it. - How even with missed expectations, the event was still beyond what she thought it could be. - How it changed her business along with the status of her brand. - Why she booked out, not just one year in advance, but several years in advance! - What she did to not just put together the right room, but to cultivate relationships in that room. - Lessons learned and what changes from year one to the following years. You can learn more about BixChix Live by visiting http://bizchix.com/live

I’m so excited about everything that is going on with Organize 365 and The Sunday Basket® brand. This podcast episode covers so much information that your brain might hurt at the end! I share with you everything that’s going to happen with Organize 365 over the next 8 weeks or so. The Sunday Basket® The Sunday Basket® is becoming more and more its own thing. I’ve been separating it from the Organize 365 brand almost unconsciously. I have trademarked it, got a patent for it, it has it’s own website, and it’s soon to have it’s own podcast! I have so much to talk about when it comes to home organization and so much to talk about when it comes to paper organization. I also LOVE to create lots of content. So, in an effort to try and not overwhelm people, it seems like a good idea to split my home organization and paper organization content up a little. I think you will find this useful, too. The Holiday Blitz I’m excited to let you know that this week you can sign up for my Holiday Blitz which is a new 5-day challenge that I’m running. You can sign up by clicking here. When you sign up, you will download a printable which helps you through the challenge. For those of you who took part in my Back To School Blitz this summer, the Holiday Blitz is quite similar. It’s a challenge where I help you get your mindset in the right place so you can enjoy every minute of your holidays. As part of the challenge, I will be doing 5 Facebook Live sessions from November 5th-9th at 6:30pm EST. The 100 Day Home Organization Program At the end of the Holiday Blitz, I’m going to open registration for the 100 Day Home Organization Program for 5 days only, from November 10th-14th. If you want to get on the wait list now click here. I’m opening it since there are a lot of people who really want to join and get organized before the end of the year. You won't have to wait for the next session to begin to gain access to the program. You can jump in right where we are in the current session! Another reason is because my updated planner is now ready with lots of improvements – new divider tabs, new notes pages at the back, more planning sheets, more goal oriented sheets, plans for morning, afternoon, evening routines, new tasks to complete in between 100 day programs – the planner is amazing! I hope you decide to join the program. If it’s not the right time for you, registration will open again December 26th-January 1st. But it’s still a good idea to get on the wait list so you never miss an update to sign up when the time IS right for you. Podcast Review As the year comes to an end, I am going to go through ALL of my episodes and determine what would be the best order to listen to them to energize and motivate you to go into 2018 strong. I’m also going to determine which specific episodes you should go to, or direct friends and family to, if you/they want to learn about a particular topic. As part of this exercise, at the end of December you are going to see daily podcast episodes in your podcast feed. I will also email you. Please make sure you are on my newsletter list so you don’t miss the emails. Just click on Join The Newsletter. I’m Inviting Guests Onto The Podcast Going forward, I’m going to occasionally interview guests on the Organize 365 Podcast. This month, I’m bringing someone onto the show to talk all about meal planning. I’m also inviting a cardiologist who I met at BizChix Live onto the show. I’m looking forward to getting your feedback on having guests like these on the show. My Upcoming Paper Organization Book I recently went to New York to attend various meetings with agents, editors, and publishers about my new book. I had a whole list of goals and they all got ticked off the list. It was a fantastic trip! The good news is that I am definitely moving ahead with my book, with it most likely launching in early 2019. It would really help me if you would take the paper organization survey on my website. The link is at the top of my homepage. Thanks to those of you who have taken it already. Those results have been very insightful. Sunday Basket® Workshop Licensee Program I’m no longer doing any coaching or mentoring of professional organizers outside the SundayBasket® Workshop Licensee Program. Anyone recommended by me to do professional organizing work in people’s homes will need to have gone through my licensee program. The Sunday Basket® is the core of Organize 365 so any professional organizer under my brand needs to be trained in that system. There are a lot of changes to the licensee program coming in 2018, including additional training specifically on medical paperwork, financial paperwork, shipping and shredding paperwork, and contracts that people sign when you go through their paper. If you are interested in becoming a Sunday Basket® Licensee, sign up here. Live Events Are Coming! I LOVE teaching. I love seeing my students have those light bulb moments. With Organize 365, I often get emails from people sharing with me when they had a light bulb moment after reading one of my books, blog posts, or listening to a podcast episode. Or when people share their incredible outcomes from the 100 Day Home Organization Program or having a Sunday Basket®. I have started running bootcamps for my Sunday Basket® Licensees where I teach them all about running the business side of a Sunday Basket® Workshop business. The next one will be in March, 2018. Those who attended the last bootcamp in September will be invited to Bootcamp 2.0 which is about implementation and mindset. In June, we’re having a national convention in Dallas, where all Sunday Basket® Workshop Licensees will come together. There will be lots of training, motivation, and so much more. It will be amazing. I can’t wait! There will also be an event for the Organize 365 audience (non-licensees), too! On that Saturday night, I will deliver a keynote speech on paper organization. It will be so much fun. More details to follow on all of this. I’m Hiring! If you live in Cincinnati or Dallas, I’m looking to fill 3 roles in order to form my Organize 365 leadership team. The three roles are: Content Creator – responsible for content and “lesson plan” creation for all products, workshops, workbooks, and marketing materials digitally and in print (10-15 hours per week) Live Events Team Lead - seeking out, booking, coordinating, and orchestrating all the details associated with all Organize 365 live events from inception to completion (varies weekly, 20 hours per month) Administrative Assistant – work with our executive administrator handling all of the administrative, scheduling, and technical aspects that drive the success of Organize 365 (10-12 hours per week) Please click here to find out more and apply (applications are open for 7 days). Just a final reminder, be sure to sign up for the Holiday Blitz and take my paper organization survey. View the complete post here: https://organize365.com/201

By popular request, I am bringing back Blair Thielemier, Betsy Furler, Freya Casey and Shawna Dingman, women who have done on-air coaching calls with me, to give you an update. What action have they taken? How have their businesses progressed? What are their next steps as their businesses continue to grow? Tune in to be inspired by the incredible progress these ladies have made!   Key Takeaways: [:47] Natalie is bringing back several women that have done on-air coaching calls! [2:30] The first update is from Blair Thielemier. She shares how her business has progressed since her call with Natalie discussing if she should launch a podcast. [8:05] The next update is from Betsy Furler. She shares how her business has grown in the last nine months, the launch of her new books, how her money mindset has changed, and some of the changes she’s made in her life and business. [17:55] Freya Casey is the next guest. She talks about raising her prices and shares some of the numbers from her business, as well as how she has developed her avatar. She is also working on her first book! [24:25] The final update comes from Shawna Dingman. She has taken a lot of action since the coaching call, and these changes have had an impact not just on her business, but on her family life as well. She also shares some of the strategies she’s utilizing to maximize her time in her zone of genius and grow her business. [39:53] Presale of tickets for Biz Chix Live 2018 is over, but do get on the waiting list if you’re interested in joining the event next year! [41:52] Natalie highlights some key takeaways looking at her clients and how far they’ve come in their businesses.   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Biz Chix Masterminds ● Biz Chix Live 2018 Waiting List ● Talking with Tech: Solutions for Children and Adults who are Non-Verbal, by Betsy Furler ● Talking with Tech: Apps for Speech Therapy, by Betsy Furler ● The Fulfilled Podcast   Previous Biz Chix Episodes Mentioned: ● Previous On Air Coaching Calls ● “223: [On Air Coaching] Should I Launch a Podcast? – Coaching Dr. Blair Thielemier” ● “252: [On Air Coaching] Launching Business #2, Pricing and Money Mindset with Betsy Furler” ● “240: [On Air Coaching] How to Pivot Your Business with Freya Casey” ● “275: [On Air Coaching] Leverage Online Strategies in a Local Business with Shawna Dingman” ● “60: Richard Branson funded Tech Entrepreneur Stacey Ferreira: Coder. Risk Taker. Future Cage Diver”

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a presentation I recently gave at BizChix Live, a 3-day conference for women entrepreneurs. The title was “Your Visibility Roadmap: Growing Your Business, Brand, and Influence.” I talk about how I created the presentation itself, an overview of the content, how I prepared, and the feedback and results I got. You’ll hear about the nightmare I had 2 nights before I was to speak (and what I learned from it!). You’ll also hear the feedback I received from one of the attendees that stopped me in my tracks - something you need to hear too. In a future episode, I’ll go over the visibility roadmaps from this presentation, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast and share with a friend!   Highlights: How I got this speaking opportunity How I decided on the content for my talk and what to include in it The process I went through to create my talk (that you can use too) Slide designs How I prepared Getting to know the audience beforehand The importance of feeling comfortable in the venue Customizing the presentation for the audience The feedback and results I received   Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/41 Interested in a VIP Day to create your signature talk? Email me at carol@speakingyourbrand.com. BizChix podcast My webinar on How to Become a Sought-After, Stand-Out Speaker at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/training Join the free Speaking Your Brand community at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join/. Say hi to me on Twitter @CarolMorganCox Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!

Want to hear about some of the behind the scenes moments from BizChix live? Hint: it's not all pretty. I'm sharing some things that no one else knows happened, the fear I experienced right before the conference and the incredible experience of seeing a community I have built over the last 3+years come to life. Dream it. Do it.  Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie will be giving a recap of BizChix Live! [2:50] Natalie shares how BizChix Live started off, with exclusive activities for her VIP clients. [11:02] Before BizChix Live, Natalie was planning to close her membership site down! [16:48] The main event kicked off on October 18. Natalie talks about how she modeled the conference and some of the details about the events that went on. [20:26] The night before a full day of delivering content, Natalie was feeling miserable and throwing up! She shares how she dealt with it — fear and mindset had a large part to play. [27:52] Natalie’s keynote speech was about being a CEO: “Being CEO — Transforming into the Leader Your Company Needs.” [30:44] The next item on the agenda was a talk by Natalie Gingrich on Strategic Planning for CEOs. [31:02] Natalie gives a shout out to Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom for giving her the impetus to make a conference happen for the BizChix, and inspiring the workbook for the conference! [33:40] Another element of BizChix Live was a mastermind panel with live hot seats. [35:54] The next segment of the day was focused on planning and Natalie delivered a talk entitled “Planning 2018 Like a CEO.” [37:40] The ladies got changed into comfortable clothes for the next item on the agenda — the Implementation Party. [40:55] Natalie shares some of her takeaways as an event owner and organizer. [44:44] At the Implementation Party, the ladies were so enthusiastic that they didn’t want to stop working! [46:33] Every morning, the MC and Event Historian, Edie Berg, hosted a power walk! Natalie also gives a shout out to Chrissie Wywrot and Tara Humphrey, who made it to Soul Cycle on Friday morning. [47:25] On Friday, the event started off with Key Takeaways followed by Natalie's 2nd Keynote speech “The Battle for Your Entrepreneurial Mind,” where she talked about mindsets and other related ideas. [48:30] Some of the other talks on Friday were given by Carol Cox, who spoke on the topic of increasing visibility in your business, Shelli Warren, who spoke about building an ideal team, and finally Natalie herself, delivering the closing Keynote speech “No Woman Left Behind.” [52:41] Natalie’s parents and sons made an appearance at the end of BizChix Live! Natalie talks about the closing of the event. [57:35] You can get your tickets for BizChix Live 2018 until October 30th, or again in January! [58:40] Natalie shares a story about how sometimes you can impact people without even realizing it.   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode:   ● BizChixMasterminds ● Presale of BizChix Live 2018 Tickets! ● Email Natalie to join the membership group The Nest ● Hotel Irvine ● Social Media Marketing World ● Natalie Gingrich ● Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom ● Amanda Harris of Magically Ever After Travel ● Edie Berg ● Shelli Warren ● Carol Cox   BizChix Episodes Mentioned: ● “280: The Chief of Staff Role with Natalie Gingrich” ● “258: Build Your Team — How to Source, Interview, and Assign Roles with Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren” ● “288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block”

Sharing some content that will be presented at BizChix Live today! Take back control of your calendar — design your ideal month and ideal week! Plus how to theme your weeks and days and the power of time blocking. Be sure to get the free download straight from the workbook we are using at BizChix Live!  Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie is at BizChix Live giving the opening keynote! What are some of the topics being covered?The theme for this year's conference is doing things as a CEO. [6:26] Natalie shares some of her overall views on having a calendar and planning. What’s the difference between a personal calendar and a business calendar? [10:07] What are theme weeks? Natalie talks about her own themes for each week in an ideal month. [14:55] Natalie also themes her days in a certain way. It’s important to tune in to what is best for you to get the most out of your week and time block your days. [18:06] What is an ideal week? Natalie has some recommendations and examples to help you plan the ideal week. [24:28] Natalie has some other things that you might want to keep in mind when doing your time blocking in your ideal week and ideal month. [25:56] Natalie is currently accepting applications for CEO Chix Mastermind program and for the 5-figure level as well! [28:30] Create a CEO date for yourself in the next seven days, and map out your ideal week and ideal month.   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Presale of Tickets for BizChix Live 2018 ● Google Calendar ● “How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week,” by Michael Hyatt ● Michael Hyatt’s Ideal Week ● Amy Porterfield's Ideal Week ● Marie Poulin’s Ideal week   ● BizChix Masterminds   BizChix Episodes Mentioned: ● “287: Design a High Performing Mastermind with Natalie Eckdahl”   This content first appeared on BizChix.com/288.

Masterminds are all the rage these days, but what makes a successful mastermind? Is there an optimal format and size? What elements lead to a High Performing Mastermind? Masterminds are my jam, and on this episode, I share my experiences and knowledge about masterminds, ranging from the value of having masterminds, as well as my personal tips drawing on my Masters level education on Teams, years of research and practical experience for designing a successful mastermind. Tune in to this episode if you are considering starting or joining a mastermind!   Key Takeaways: [1:02] Natalie is getting ready for BizChix Live! [5:35] Natalie has a lot of experience with masterminds. Where does the term ‘mastermind’ come from, and what does it mean? [9:43] Natalie shares an excerpt from Benjamin Franklin’s biography that talks about his involvement with masterminds. [11:01] The members of Ben Franklin’s mastermind were incredibly diverse. What are the benefits of having a diverse mastermind team? [12:46] What is the difference between a mastermind and a group coaching? [14:03] What is the optimal format for a mastermind group? Natalie shares how she has organized masterminds for women at the 5-figure level of their business. [18:54] How does the 6-figure and beyond mastermind differ? [20:55] What are some of Natalie’s secrets for forming an ideal group? She shares tips about the ideal group size, and who should be in the group. [25:06] Commitment to the mastermind is what distinguishes a paid mastermind vs. peer-led or free masterminds. [27:00] Something else Natalie has added to her masterminds is affirmations. What are affirmations and how do they help? [32:34] Natalie has a free mastermind guide and some other great podcast episodes for you to check out. [34:00] Natalie also has some new masterminds coming up — be sure to check them out to see if they’ll be a fit for you!   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode: ● BizChix Live ● Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill ● The Art of Masterminding: Free Quick Start Guide ● BizChix Masterminds ● Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, by Walter Isaacson ● Ben Franklin's World — A Podcast About Early American History   Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned: ● High Performing Women Series ● Masterminds, Networking, and Teams Series ● “250: The 5 People to Avoid in Your Mastermind or Team” ● “283: [High Performing Women] Scaling a Team, Creating Visibility and Continuous Innovation with Author, Speaker, Publisher Maria Dismondy”   This content was first published on BizChix.com.

How can you use your podcast to grow your business? How do you convert your listeners into paying customers? How does a podcast relate to the rest of a business owner's funnel? What podcast content strategies are working right now? How can you authentically sell on air? Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison, all successful business owners and podcasters, answer these questions and more as we recreate the content we shared in our popular panel at Podcast Movement.   Key Takeaways: [:49] Natalie talks about her experience at Podcast Movement two weeks ago — she hosted a panel on How to Leverage Your Podcast as the Ultimate Marketing Tool for Your Business. [6:43] Many people create podcasts in the hope that it will help them grow their current business or lead to a new business, but they are not converting listeners. Natalie’s panel at Podcast Movement addressed exactly this issue. [9:18] Natalie welcomes her guests for this episode — Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison! [10:25] What do each of these great podcasters and business people do, and how do they leverage their podcasts to build their businesses? [12:15] Mike Morrison shares how his Facebook group impacted his podcast, and vice-versa. [13:14] Learn why Cate started a separate show for her community. [14:50] How are Michael Stelzner’s podcast and live events connected? [16:10] What are some things that Michael Stelzner and Mike Morrison do organically on their shows to promote what they do, and the products they have? [19:35] Cate has three different avatars. How does she decide what content to deliver? [20:35] Mike Morrison shares some tips and strategies for other podcasters — stay focused on your niche! [24:13] Michael Stelzner’s tip is to focus on your guests and build a relationship with them. [27:09] What other advice do they have for podcasters? [32:10] Cate delves into the issue of spending versus investing. [37:38] Natalie reflects on her experience of hosting a panel at Podcast Movement, and shares some of the things she did that made the entire experience more productive and fruitful.   This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!   Join the BizChix Community   Connect with the Guests: ● Michael Stelzner — Social Media Marketing Podcast ● Cate Stillman — The Yoga Healer Podcasts ● Mike Morrison — The Membership Guys Podcast   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Podcast Movement ● Steve Stewart ● Ask Me About Email Marketing Podcast: “Strategically Designing Your Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl” ● TalkShoe ● Shure Microphones Other BizChix Episodes on Podcasting: 267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast 251: Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl 209: Become a Podcast Guest with Natalie Eckdahl   Learn more about BizChix Live, October 18-20, 2017. This content first appeared on BizChix.com/282.

What is the best way to train a team? How do you build a business that is scalable and operates without you? Kate Ahl, of Simple Pin Media, shares how she scaled her Pinterest management agency to a team of 29 serving 80 clients in just 3.5 years. Kate reveals her methods for training her team, how she has built a scalable business that can mostly operate without her, and why it’s so important to ask questions first, rather than making assumptions. Kate also talks about being a thought leader in her industry, and some of the obstacles around that she has had to overcome.   Key Takeaways: [1:09] Join the Biz Chix Community to get exclusive access to the carefully curated Biz Chix Facebook group, and special email communication from Natalie! [2:24] Here’s a quick email marketing tip from Rebecca of AWeber — use interactive emails to engage subscribers and increase click-through rates. [3:58] Natalie introduces her guest for this episode — Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media. [5:48] Where did Kate grow up, and what was she like as a little girl? [8:21] What is Kate’s family unit like now? [11:10] What is Kate’s business? Where is it now? [17:32] What is the structure of Kate's organization? [20:15] How did Kate get started in the business? [29:55] Kate shares some pointers about when it’s time to hire someone for your organization. [33:40] Kate takes us through a hypothetical situation of dealing with a difficult situation. [37:08] Sign up for the Biz Chix Live event at the website! [39:06] Kate talks about her role as a trainer. [44:10] What was Kate’s inspiration for creating her particular structure in the organization? [51:45] Kate’s genius idea for prioritizing those on her waitlist for clients. [56:37] How does Kate feel about stepping into the role of a thought leader in this industry? [1:06:43] Natalie sums up this episode with Kate, and her key takeaways from their conversation.   This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!   Join the BizChix Community   Connect with Kate: ● Simple Pin Media ● Simple Pin Podcast   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, by John Warrillow ● Tailwind ● Screencast-O-Matic ● Teachable ● Loom ● Social Media Marketing World

How do you build a dedicated and high performing team? We discuss hiring, onboarding, training, developing, assessing, retaining and MORE! Whether you are at the 5-figure or 7-figure level, building the right team will guarantee future success. I’m thrilled to have Shelli Warren, the creator and brilliance behind SheConnex here today to share how we can find, hire and retain all-stars for our team. She also shares how to hire with the intention to build a team for the future of our business, not just to meet our immediate needs. Key Takeaways: What does “Stacking a Team” mean? First step to building your team may be a surprise: be a leader and a brand that will attract the best, high performing people. Build a team with ambition and goals, so you can help them get there. Do you know the difference between training and development with your team? Hire slow, and fire fast. What are the ways to motivate your team that don’t include money? Use “Touch Points” – face to face check-in with your team, to find out how you can help them, impact your team on a personal level, show them that you ca Want to keep your contractors more engaged? Make sure they know that they are an asset!   This episode is sponsored by AWeber.  Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!   Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs   Connect with Shelli Website  Encore Career Women Facebook page  LinkedIn LinkedIn Group: The Sheconnex Group for Professional Women  BizChix Episodes Mentioned 258: Build Your Team – How to Source, Interview, and Assign Roles with Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren Click to Learn More about working with Natalie.   Come to BizChix Live!   This content first appeared on BizChix.com.

Would you like an incredible and simple solution for managing all the paper that comes into your home and business? My guest, Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365, shares her system for taming paper clutter. Do you have your BizChix Live ticket yet? Come meet Natalie and Lisa in person at this intimate event for Women Entrepreneurs. You will walk away feeling inspired, connected with other like-minded women and with an action plan for 2018. Key Takeaways: [4:15] The 4 phases of life and how they impact organization [8:48] The 3 stages of organizations [11:22] The struggles of productivity and the first steps of the Sunday Basket Method [32:08] The Sunday Basket Method can be used for businesses [36:50] Overwhelm with paper clutter is real [39:00] How to divide your year into 3 separate "years" [44:54] Lisa offers a gift to Biz Chix listeners [47:50] Natalie's final thoughts [50:12] Natalie provides tips on finding your Biz Bestie   Thank you AWeber for supporting the BizChix Podcast. Get your all access, 60 day free trial at AWeber.com/bizchix.     Connect with Lisa Woodruff: Organize365 Connect with Lisa on Facebook Tweet with Lisa Listen to Organize365 Podcast Connect with Lisa on Instagram Mentioned in this Episode: Voxer Sunday Basket Gift Episodes Mentioned: 234: Building a Six Figure+ Biz with Lisa Woodruff, Jessica Rhodes, & Natalie Eckdahl #FinCon16 273: Meet My Biz Bestie: Lisa Woodruff   Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.   This content first appeared on BizChix.com/274.

Welcome to the Bermuda triangle of months! I never know where my July goes… This is the month when I reflect on the past 11 months, delete and consolidate goals, and dream and plan for a productive fall. This fall, I will be attending Biz Chix LIVE in Irvine, California on October 18-20. Let me know if you will be there! In today’s podcast, I shared three items I am working on for this fall. The Productivity Planner. This planner/book/workbook is meeting and exceeding all my expectations. It will be available for pre-order on August 4th for currently enrolled 100 Day Home Organization Program members. And will be included in the fall 100 Day Home Organization Program Registration. Make sure to sign up on the 100 Day Home Organization Wait List to be notified when registration for fall opens! Sunday Basket™ Workshop Licensing. I realized when I recorded podcast #166 All About The Sunday Basket™ Workshops, I was so excited about the workshops that I didn’t really share how it would benefit you to be a licensed Sunday Basket™ Provider. I will be sharing more and answering all your questions on a live webinar/Q&A call on Zoom, July 12th at 9 pm EST. You can register here, and learn more about this licensing program here. Then mark your calendar for September 28th for a day long Sunday Basket™ Workshop Licensee training at my house in West Chester, Ohio. Please take my survey! I LOVE helping you get organized, and I want to provide the best resources and podcasts for you! You can sign up for the newsletter and take my survey here. Enjoy the lazy days of summer this month and rest up for a productive fall! A special thank you to this week’s podcast sponsor, SaneBox! View the complete post here: https://organize365.com/181