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---------------- SHOW NOTES ---------------- Episode Number: 347 Episode Title: 6 Powerful Ways to Develop Unshakable Self-Discipline Do you struggle with procrastination, lack of focus, or failing to follow through on your goals? In this episode, Pascale Gibon dives deep into the crucial role of self-discipline in achieving lasting success. She shares 6 powerful strategies used by high achievers to cultivate laser-focused motivation and unstoppable habits. Podcast Highlights: [01:26] - The undeniable connection between discipline and success [02:22] - Pillar #1: Develop intense focus to tackle high-leverage tasks [03:06] - Pillar #2: Become a creature of habit through repetition [03:53] - Way #3: Stay unstoppable by being consistently persistent [04:25] - Way #4: Organize like a boss to achieve your ideal reality [05:01] - Way #5: Self-commandment and maintaining self-awareness [05:35] - Way #6: Nurture a growth mindset through daily development [06:32] - Recap of all 6 pillars for reflection. [07:33] - End of episode Resources: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Connect with Pascale Gibon: Website: www.pascalegibon.com Email: pascale@pascalegibon.com 6 Powerful Ways to Develop Unshakable Self-Discipline Whether you want to start a business, write a book, or simply live a more productive and fulfilling life, self-discipline is the key ingredient. In this insightful episode, Pascale breaks down 6 strategies to help you unlock powerful self-discipline habits. Table of Contents: The Connection Between Discipline and Success Developing Intense Focus Becoming a Creature of Habit Through Repetition Staying Unstoppable Through Consistency Organising Your Life Like a Boss The Power of Self-Commandment Nurturing an Unstoppable Growth Mindset Conclusion The Connection Between Discipline and Success Discipline is paramount for experiencing real, lasting success in any area of life. When you study highly accomplished people across all fields, the common thread is their incredible level of self-discipline. These individuals refuse to let distractions, discomfort, or laziness derail them from their path. Developing Intense Focus In our chaotic world, having our attention scattered is all too easy. Pascale recommends time-boxing with distraction-free windows or doing a daily "Power Hour" on your highest-leverage task. Keep your eyes on the prize. Becoming a Creature of Habit Through Repetition From artists like Picasso to athletes like Michael Jordan, the path to mastery is paved with thousands of hours of diligent practice and repetition - Etch habits of excellence into your neurology through persistent revisiting of the fundamentals. Staying Unstoppable Through Consistency Prolific achievers don't take a start-and-stop approach - they latch on with relentless consistency until the job is done. Ditch unfinished efforts by committing to unstoppable forward momentum. Organising Your Life Like a Boss It's hard to maintain discipline when your life is disorganized chaos. Get organized by mapping out your year, keeping a diary, and anticipating your ideal schedule. The Power of Self-Commandment True discipline requires clear, unwavering self-directives that you then follow through no matter what. It's about high self-awareness to course-correct when you're drifting off track. Nurturing an Unstoppable Growth Mindset More than anything, lasting self-discipline flows from an eagerness to grow, evolve, and persevere through adversity. Nurture this through daily habits like reading, exercise, and meditation. Conclusion Unlocking unshakable self-discipline is like building a powerful mental muscle. It requires focus, repetition, consistency, organization, clear self-accountability, and an unstoppable growth mindset. Commit to flexing these "discipline muscles" daily, and you'll be astonished by what you can achieve. ………………………. FREE RESOURCES ………………………. Love this? Do you want to live an abundant life? If you answer Yes! Click here to claim your FREE guide: Yes! To Love Success Habits: 7 Steps To Inner Peace, Joy And Happiness. Watch now the three-part video training: "7 Key Principles To Achieve Your Dreams." In this training, you will learn the principles that govern achieving goals. 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Her mission is to guide women on a profound journey of self-discovery, enabling them to unlock their true potential and align their soul's purpose with their everyday lives. Pascale's unique talent lies in helping women embrace their greatness wholeheartedly, paving the way for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling existence while impacting the world positively. With Pascale as your guiding force, you can expect to surpass your expectations and manifest your aspirations faster than you ever thought possible. Embark on a life-transforming journey with The Freedom Coach and unlock the limitless potential within you. As a visionary and creative, her life's purpose is to guide you to happiness through love and joy in the context of understanding and compassion. Meet Pascale at pascalegibon.com. ……………………………………………………………... ABOUT THE EVERYDAY LIFE BALANCE SHOW ……………………………………………………………... Welcome to the Everyday Life Balance Show, the podcast dedicated to men and women who want to cultivate greater harmony and balance in every aspect of their lives on a mental, physical and spiritual level. Every Monday, you will gain exclusive access to invaluable insights, practical tools and strategies shared by esteemed experts in various fields ranging from wellness and personal development to life fulfilment, happiness and success. And, of course, your trusted host Pascale Gibon, an authority in her own right as a #1 Amazon bestselling author and “Freedom Coach”. Pascale's unwavering mission is to serve and guide you towards happiness, leading you to discover profound joy, inner peace and balance. With every episode, she invites you to embark on a transformative journey, one step at a time, as you weave a tapestry of a life truly well-lived. For more information go to: https://www.pascalegibon.com/ ………………................ SUBSCRIBE + REVIEW! ………………................ Be the first to know when a new episode is released. Leave a review so that more people can access the Everyday Life Balance Show. Subscribe to Pascale's iTunes podcast: http://bit.ly/id1247430885 Subscribe to Pascale's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/pascalegibon Read Pascale's latest articles and receive inspirational, transformational and motivational content: pascalegibon.com. Many thanks for your support. With love and gratitude. Pascale --------------------- FULL TRANSCRIPT --------------------- Episode 347: Self-Discipline Secrets - Discover 6 Powerful Habits To Achieve Any Goal Hello, wonderful listeners! It is Pascale Gibon here. I am so thrilled to be your host for episode 347 of The Everyday Life Balance Show. I hope you are ready to dive deep into a crucial topic today - discipline. Yes, the sometimes difficult-to-achieve but oh-so-powerful quality that makes the distinction between those who achieve lasting success and those who stay stuck spinning their wheels. You see, when we examine the lives of truly successful people across all walks of life, one striking commonality emerges - an incredible level of self-discipline. These high performers refuse to let distractions, momentary discomforts, or fleeting moods derail them from their chosen path. Instead, they cultivate laser-like focus, develop habits of persistence, and hold themselves to exceptionally high standards. You might have a worthy ideal or goal. So today, I will share six powerful ways to strengthen your self-discipline muscle. Think of it as a workout plan for your willpower! How exciting! Let us start: Pillar #1: Develop Intense Focus In this chaotic and distracting world we live in, it is all too easy to have our attention shattered into a million little pieces. But the road to results requires laser-like concentration on what matters most. Try time-boxing techniques like giving yourself a 5-hour distraction-free window to get things done or commit to a daily "Power Hour" where you pour all your energy into your highest leverage activity. Keep the big picture in mind always. Pillar #2. Become a Creature of Supportive Habits Repetition paves the path to mastery. Just look at legends like Picasso, Michael Jordan, or Janet Jackson, whose stunning artistry flows effortlessly thanks to thousands of hours of diligent practice. Read that book again that is most impactful to you. One of my mentors, Bob Proctor, read the book by Napoleon Hill, “Think And Grow Rich” every day for over 50 years. Listen to that course repeatedly. Etch the habits of excellence into your neurology through persistence and consistency. Pillar #3. Be Unstoppable There is no such thing as 'discipline' without consistency. Prolific achievers like author John Maxwell, who wrote over 100 books, do not park their talents. They just keep going and experience lasting success. Let go of the stop-and-start approach that leaves you with numerous unfinished projects. Keep going and do not give up until you have crossed the finish line. Pillar #4. Organise Like a Boss Let us face it - chaos breeds more chaos. If you want to be more disciplined, start by getting organised. Map out your year in advance. You get things done when you anticipate the activities you wish to carry out daily. Keep a physical diary that lays out your daily priorities. As the saying goes, "What gets scheduled gets done." So anticipate and schedule your ideal reality in advance. Pillar #5. Adopt Self-Commandment True self-discipline requires issuing clear and unwavering directives to oneself and then following through, no matter what. It is about maintaining a high level of self-awareness to notice when you drift off-course and immediately course-correct when necessary. When you commit to a goal, you do it without excuses, ifs, ands, or buts. Pillar #6. Cultivate A Growth Mindset More than anything, lasting self-discipline flows from an unstoppable growth mindset. It is the determination to expand and evolve, to embrace failures as data points, to persevere through adversity, and to keep climbing higher. Nurture this mindset by committing to daily personal development through reading, exercise, meditation, and more. To get started, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every day, discipline yourself to spend: 20 minutes of reading or listening to a personal development book, podcast or course 20 minutes exercising 20 minutes of practising mindfulness through meditation and prayer To improve your results and experience success, I invite you now to take some time to ponder these six pillars of self-discipline: Pillar #1: Intense Focus Where could you apply more focus to get better results? Pillar #2: Supportive Habits What habits need strengthening through repetition? Pillar #3: Become Unstoppable What endeavours require you to stay more consistent? Pillar #4: Get organised How could a better organisation support your success? Pillar #5: Adopt Self-Commandment Which commitments are you not following through fully? Pillar #6: Cultivate A Growth Mindset What steps can you take today to tend to your growth mindset? You can do this. Take purposeful action, one disciplined step after another, and I guarantee you will improve your results. Besides, your confidence will skyrocket. I look forward to connecting with you next Monday. Until next time, live disciplined! I am sending you lots of love and light.
Starring: Your favorite work BFFs, Mandy Learn and Stephanie Keally This week's hot topic: Conquering change like a total boss! Guest Star: Change Management Guru Susan Perry Get ready to learn how to navigate those inevitable curveballs life throws your way at work (and maybe even at home ). She even is offering up her talents to help you through a change process. Just email susanperry@accelerateyourchanges.com and put ‘SOAR' in the subject line to receive a FREE 30-minute call to size and assess your change needs! Check more out about Susan here! Here's the download: Change happens, but you can totally rock it with the right mindset. Mandy and Stephanie will walk you through the four key areas to focus on: vision, commitment, trust, and confidence. Listen in as Susan Perry drops knowledge bombs on her framework for mastering change in the office (and psst, it works in your personal life too!). Bonus tips to becoming a change-champion: Identify a current project that's got you in flux and imagine how amazing it will be when you crush it. The people you're working with through change matter - focus on them too! Adulting is hard, and change can be tiring. Mandy recommends a.......you gotta listen to find out Mandy's "Whatcha got in that bag". Challenge Accepted! Pick a project (big or small) that needs a change and dream up a vision board worthy of Pinterest. Share this episode with your work bestie - together you'll be unstoppable! Slide into the @soarlead DMs on Instagram and tell them what you think of the show! Don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast app too. P.S. Stephanie says creating a support network is your secret weapon during big changes. P.P.S. The hosts totally get that change can be draining, so don't forget to take care of yourself! Women Who Work: Change is Coming - Get Ready to Boss It! Show Links: The Confidence Code, Katty Kay and Claire Shipman Brene Brown on FFTs Bluetooth Sleep Mask that is saving Mandy's life right now 2-minute burnout check-in, HBR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenwhowork/message
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In this episode of the "Boss It" podcast, join host Mark Edwards as he engages in a compelling conversation with Philip Hall, a distinguished UK inventor deeply committed to advancing technology that could play a pivotal role in addressing the global climate change challenge.Rarely in one's lifetime does the opportunity arise to encounter a game-changer with even half the transformative potential that UltraClean brings to the table. However, the sheer enormity of UltraClean's impact can often prove perplexing for many, leaving them grappling with the full extent of its implications, or even wondering if it's too good to be true.Tune in as Mark peels back the layers of Philip's remarkable background, offering listeners a profound understanding of the groundbreaking innovation that is UltraClean. Join us for this enlightening conversation that sheds light on the future of climate change solutions.
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In today's episode, Naomi discusses the 'T' in the BOSS-IT method - Trust.Trust in business can be really important to help you grow and bring in extra revenue. However, it is also something that can be easily forgotten. Naomi talks about the three pillars of trust - trust in yourself, your team and the numbers, and how each of these can help to grow your baking business. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
Today's epsiode discussed the second 'S' of the 'BOSS-IT' method - systems!Systems are the journey you take to achieve your goals. Often, they are easily overlooked BUT the right systems in place means you can have a more efficient business. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
Running your own business requires you to be self-driven and stay motivated, even on days when you don't feel like it. In today's episode, Naomi talks about the all-important first ‘S' in the BOSS-IT method - self motivation. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
This week's topic covers the 'O' in the BOSS-IT method which stands for 'organisation'.Getting organised can be a challenge when running your own business and there are some help ways to stay on top of everything.- Trello is a great project management tool to use: https://trello.com- A great project management spreadsheet uses a MoSCoW framework - check out some of the examples online. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
Today's episode talks about the 'B' in the BOSS-IT method, which stands for boundaries.Topics covered include why boundaries are important and why you need them for yourself, your customers and your team. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
Do you want to know how to Boss your business?In todays' episode, I talk about my BOSS-IT method which will help you set up your business for every successful. Opening your own business is a roller coaster of a journey. You'll have some amazing highs and a few lows, but it's all worth it in the end.When I opened my café, bar and bakery, I didn't have anyone I could turn to for advice. I hadn't been working in hospitality and the food industry was completely new to me. I literally learnt everything I know from doing quite a lot of googling and just giving it a go!I came up with the BOSS-IT method because I want to help as many people as possible start and grow successful food businesses. This framework will help you get started on your journey and give you the best opportunity to build a wildly successful business. Support the showFind out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call Visit my website www.bakingboss.net Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook More resources: Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable
Innovating your business means stepping up your game. Do you think that AI tools are the game-changer you need in 2023?Artificial intelligence, or AI, is indeed a powerful tool, and the good news is that you can implement it into your business operations! Utilizing AI tools can boost your productivity as it can handle your tasks promptly, allowing you to move to your other strategic activities. This enables you to leverage your skills while spending less on the areas of your business operations that can be handled by AI tools.Let me share with you my top 3 AI tools you need in 2023 to scale your business:Fireflies.ai - an AI note-taking tool that transcribes your entire meeting and put the notes succinctly into meeting notes. It will not just help you focus more on your meeting but will also allow you to take those notes and transform them into other forms of educational content.Open AI's Chat GPT - an AI-powered natural language processing tool that can provide answers to your questions and help you with tasks like email composition. Personally, it has been helping me with idea generation and when writing lengthy letters. Shopify Inbox - a chatbot that acts as our customer service tool on our website, alsosophia.com. And it's great because if we're not available and a customer needs our service, it will respond on our behalf. Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe to my Youtube Channel!Send us a DM on Instagram at @bossitclubRemember, you got this!XOXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Would you describe yourself as a wantrepreneur? Or do you know someone who is a wantrepreneur? The term "wantrepreneur" refers to someone who desires to create their own business but hasn't been able to get started. Wantrepreneurs have fresh and creative ideas but lack the courage to take action and risks. In this episode, we discuss the barriers that might hinder you in your transition from a wantrepreneur to an entrepreneur and the strategies that can help you avoid them.Let me share with you why you might be stuck in the wantrepreneur stage:You find yourself fearful to either start your business or scale it to the next phase or the next big step. The best way to start conquering your fear is to write down the things that you're fearful of if you were to start your business or if you are deciding to take your business to the next level.You fear being judged by others. It's important to understand that the reason they have something to say about you is that they're projecting their own insecurities about starting a business on you or they don't have the ability to help you with this path in life that you've decided to take.You don't know where to start. Do the right thing by seeking out podcasts and YouTube videos, mentors, and other resources to help you expedite your trajectory toward your goal.You lack capital or funding. Start your business with your own money first. Don't borrow money from others to experiment because you should be confident enough to use your own money to start.Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe to my Youtube Channel!Send us a DM on Instagram at @bossitclubRemember, you got this!XOXO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Many of us mistakenly believe that starting a side hustle while juggling a nine-to-five job is impossible and that we cannot successfully manage both responsibilities at the same time. It is not necessary to burn the boats right away. Keeping your nine-to-five is vital, not just for supporting your business but also as a safety net in case your side hustle or business fails. It's better to have a side hustle than to jump all in when starting a business.Let me share with you why you start the side hustle:Side hustles give you an extra income stream different from the one you get from your 9 to 5 job. Hence, even if you run into difficulties with your job, you won't completely lose your source of income. A side hustle will give you extra income to supplement your income as the cost of living has increased substantially! Start a side business in an area that piques your interest. You are given the opportunity to do something that brings you joy while also continuously relying on your main source of financial support. The extra income that you earned from a side hustle is just a bonus!Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe to my Youtube Channel!Send us a DM on Instagram at @bossitclubRemember, you got this!XOXO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Progress is not always linear; there are times when we need to step back before striving again. Setbacks are a natural part of the process of our success. We need to grow, learn, and improve. So my mantra has always been "Two Steps Forward One Step Back." But how do I define this in the context of business?This mantra sets realistic expectations and maintains a mindset of making room for improvement.It helps in navigating the ups and downs of business with grace and strength.It makes us realize that setbacks are okay. Remember, business is a marathon, not a sprint. Take time to pace yourself and revel in the journey.Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe to my Youtube Channel!Send us a DM on Instagram at @bossitclubRemember, you got this! XOXO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Passion is not enough in achieving success. You also need a productive mindset to help you set goals. But how do we cultivate that productive mindset? Let me share with you three strategies that can help in establishing success and optimizing our productivity.1. Set up the night before. Planning the night before can help create a systemic routine for our day-to-day needs. When we plan ahead, we ensure that the things we need are ready and in place. Even the smallest details that are often overlooked can be properly attended by planning the night before.2. Identify your priority to-do list and categorize what should be done for the day and the others that can be accomplished for the succeeding days. You cannot finish everything within a day, so it's important to also schedule your tasks and see which can be accomplished in a short period of time and which needs more thorough work.3. Assess the day you just had. Looking back on how your day went helps you to see an overview of the completed and missed tasks from your to-do list. This allows you to review your performance for the day and see what needs to be improved. Also, you may work on rescheduling your missed tasks and do the necessary adjustments needed to accomplish all your deliverables. Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Send us a DM on Instagram at @bossitclubRemember, you got this! XOXO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
What are a few common pitfalls for entrepreneurs and how can you avoid them! 1. Not Enough Money! Many first-time entrepreneurs will give up as they need capital to start their business and then a steady income to manage daily expenses. My suggestion is not to quit your stable income right away and start your business as a side hustle. I personally started Also Sophia.2. Afraid of Competition! Many quit or never start their business because they are scared of other businesses as competition. If you can reframe competition in business as a great way for you to refine your product or service to meet the challenge to solve your customer's problem better than any other business, then business competition can be seen as a game. This will help improve the products offered by businesses and prevent monopolies. 3. Afraid of Failure! Many do not start to give up as they are afraid to fail. If you can reframe to look at “failures” as lessons. Then, make sure you assess the “failure”. Was the goal too unrealistic and do you need a few smaller goals before the big goal? Or did you not set yourself up for success with resources? Look analytically at the “failure” and draw out the lessons.4. No Support! Feeling alone on the entrepreneurship journey can make it harder to navigate all the potential ups and downs if you do not have a supportive family or community. My suggestion is to find a group of like-minded individuals who will understand your drive to pursue a business. Remember, it may not be fair to your family and friends to support you if they do not have any experience in business and may feel overwhelmed by the risk. Remember, if you have a vision for your business, you have everything in your power to make it happen. And no one else can really tell you otherwise! Check out our episode on goal setting for the new year here Successful Goal Setting in 2023!Remember, you got this!Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Don't forget to hit the bell and subscribe!Send us a DM on Instagram at BossItClubIncreasing a company's bottom line is arguably the most important metric! Decreasing your Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC).... not rate (we want to increase the acquisition rate) is one great way of increasing profits! Here are the strategies that have worked for our product business.Here are a few ways to reduce your CAC:Know the psychology of your customer aka the psychographics so you can make the best product that will solve the problem for your customer.Create an influencer marketing campaign and provide a culture where your customer will share how they are using your products! Now you will get in front of your customer and help increase motivate a purchase. Create a community by involving your customer in product development, and invite them to be a part of the team as an affiliate. We love using the following apps that help us with creating a great community. Here are few apps that we use: UpPromoteLooxCheck out alsosophia.comCatch a few more episodes regarding psychographics! Why Build a Brand and Not ONLY a BusinessThe Biggest Mistake in BusinessRemember, you got this! XOXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
It's January 2023 and it's time to talk about goal setting! What is the significance to January 1st? It's just any other date, right? Yes.. it is … but culturally, we have used the first of January as a starting point to frame our goals. Here are a few tips on how to make sure you set your goals up for success in 2023! Look to your North Star to guide you in your goal setting. What is the real reason you have committed to keeping your goal? It is helpful to align your goal with something other than money alone. Aligning your goal to an external cause will help keep you inspired to push forward when goals take longer to accomplish.Connect your goal to an already established routine. For example, if you want to take daily walks in 2023, the act of putting on your running shoes after your last daily meeting will help you move towards that goal of daily walks. Breaking down your goals into tangible single steps like putting on your running shoes, will help you move towards your goal. No schedule your small bit size steps into your day to bring you even closer to executing your goal!You will have days when you will need a break and may miss a day. Be kind to yourself and let yourself have some grace BUT get back on track! Tap into your North Star again and this will help propel you back into action. You should not let “getting off track” as an excuse to give up! Stop procrastination in 2023- check out my best secrets to prevent procrastination: How to Stop ProcrastinatingRemember You Got This!SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Business takes patience and the “get rich quick” mantras do not work. Sorry…even if you make a quick win, can you replicate it again? Remember business may look easier on the surface than many would like to admit to! Here are a few tips to get you on the right track to help build your patience as you march through the entrepreneurial journey and not give up! Set expectations with yourself that the goal you have in mind might take longer to accomplish that you had previously thought. Remember, there are no “get rich quick” options and if someone is selling this rhetoric, they are likely trying to “get rich quick” off of you! Ask for help and delegate out tasks so you will not burn out on your entrepreneurial journey. Setting expectations with others as well, regarding delegated acts or boundaries will also help prevent you from burnout! This also applies to anyone who is working a traditional 9-5 too! How to Prioritize My To-Do List [AND Reduce The OVERWHELM] Tell those that you trust your big goals so you hold yourself accountable and start making micro steps consistently. I share an example from my personal story of telling close family and friends that I was intentional with our first product line getting into Walmart. Remember you got this and subscribe and follow!Find us on Instagram at @bossitclubXO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
You do not need to quit your 9 to 5 and it is ok to complete a side hustle! Do you agree or disagree? Why do I believe this? Well… Running a business is like completing a series of experiments. You do not know what will work and what will not work out. By allowing yourself to continue with your contingency plan of the 9 to 5, you are allowing yourself the opportunity to experiment with what you like and what you dislike, what will work and what will not work, without feeling too overwhelmed and stressed. A founder example is Phil Knight who owned and founded Nike. Go grab the book by Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike from Audible.Having a 9 to 5 job will allow you a stable income so you have less stress at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey regarding cash flow. The reduced stress will allow you to become more creative in your business, as stress naturally hinders creativity and innovation. A stable income will also allow you to provide for your family and reduce the guilt that comes along for many when starting a new business. Working a 9 to 5 at the beginning stages of your side hustle will allow for decisions based on logic versus emotions, as cash flow will be more stable personally. You will not take on clients and customers that you did not hope for, and only provide products and services for your most ideal clients and customers.If you can manage your time and energy, you can definitely start a side hustle while working 9 to 5 and still have time for family and friends! And then, when you're ready and you know your side hustle can become the real deal… then burn the boats and jump all in!! Let me know what you think! Comment below the video or send us a direct message on Instagram at @bossitclubFor more on Productivity - catch How to Prioritize my To-Do ListRemember… You Got This! Xoxo,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Hit Follow, Subscribe, and the Bell so you don't miss a thing!With so many dependents, time management is a skill that you can master!As many of you know, I have a booming side hustle Also Sophia LTD (on Walmart shelves currently), working my 9-5 currently and yes, I am a MOM! I'm not telling you all of this to brag, but to give you context on why time management is so important for me to manage the time in my day.Here are my best tips that you can put into action!Choose the best time to complete your deliverables that will align with your, energy level, attention, and creativity. For example, I will do high-priority deliverables that require a high level of attention between the hours of 10 am to 12 pm when my attention and energy are at the peak of the day. Segmenting your day will help you not only manage your time but also your energy level so you make the most out of the time that you have! “Remember, you own your calendar, your calendar doesn't own you”.Segment the days of your week. Chuck out your daily theme for the day of the week to help you get into the daily flow. For those who work from home, this would help you manage the time on the road, by completing all in-person meetings in one day (if possible). For example, I have all external community meetings on Thursdays and all internal meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays. This leaves Mondays and Wednesdays as office/catch-up days.Do a Daily Shut Down, where you close your browser tabs, organize files, and take your inbox to ZERO! This will help you segment your day so your “work life” doesn't run into your Home Life or social calendar. If there is an item that is not completed or a to-do that didn't get completed, I schedule time for this item into my calendar! Let me know what you think! Comment below the video or send us a direct message on Instagram at @bossitclubFor more on Productivity - catch How to Prioritize my To-Do ListRemember… You Got This! Xoxo,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
How are you going to prevent your business from going under during the recession? This episode will provide you with 4 tips that you can do today to help you float during the recession and not close your business doors!Product-Based Business - Look at cost of each product and the cost of goods (COG) to see if you can reduce these costs. For our service-based business- look at different contracts and see if you can bring a few services in-house that you might be outsourcing currently If you have a novel service or product, you can consider increasing the price of the product to increase the profit as right now you may have customer tolerance for increased prices due to inflation. Audit your subscriptions and delete unused subscriptions or downgrade your subscriptions. Do this for your business and personal as well! Follow the Predo's Principle! A small amount of your input will result in a larger amount of your output! This means 20% of your products or services will lead to 80% of your profits. Figure out the most profitable products and spend your attention elevating those products and liquidate or stop offering the rest! For more on increasing profits in your business, you can head to episode 85 where we speak about how to create a brand that will lead to longer customer lifetime value https://www.bossitclub.com/85Remember, take some time to act on one or two of these items! Saving a little money now can prevent huge headaches later! Follow us on Instagram @bossitclub or head to our website www.bossitclub.com to find more great episodes!If you want to learn more about our product-based business, you can head over to www.alsosophia.com or follow us on Instagram @Also_SophiaYou Got This!Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Today let's chat about the 3 C's that every business owner should possess to better your mental health. 1st C - Consistency: It will take time to reach your goals and it is unlikely that you will find success overnight. If you do find success overnight, you are one of the few that will! Being consistent will allow you the time required to build a brand and community around your offer and this will result in better business success! One great strategy for accomplishing consistency is to establish small actionable goals.2nd C - Curiosity: If you have the capacity to be curious about your business, you will be able to create and innovate in your business. Curiosity will also allow you to be more open-minded and willing to experiment. You will need to innovate in your business for your business to continue to evolve and level up so curiosity is essential! 3rd C - Compassion: Being compassionate towards yourselves and others is essential for your mental health. You will make mistakes in business and if you can remind yourself that you are human, not only will you feel at ease to take risks and show up consistently, your mental health will be stronger!Remember to follow and hit subscribe!Follow us on Instagram @bossitclub and we will catch you next week!XO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Time to get serious about leading your company. Let's speak about what a CEO is and then I'll provide you with a few tips to take your mindset and execution to the next level as a CEO. If you need more information regarding what is Governance and reporting to a board, you can check out this great article and video for a fast tutorial.Tip 1- Learn to Delegate! If you want more information on delegation you can check out episode 84 at bossitclub.com/84. In Also Sophia, my product-based company, I delegated out social media and product fulfillment early to ensure I had the energy and time to create and lead the company! Tip 2 - Learn to take Risks! You will be faced with many challenges while leading your business so you must be comfortable with the concept of taking on risks and trying no ideas out to manage the challenges. This is a business essential! Again with Also Sophia, I started taking on risks like taking on a Purchase Order for Walmart in our first 12 months. This risk was essential to growing our business. Tip 3 - Exercise Your Confidence Confidence is essential! Think about the internal dialogue that may be preventing you from your full expression of ourself. What is holding you back? Confidence is a very large topic and takes years of work. If you can fully embrace your confidence, there will be no stopping you from attaining your big goals! You can follow us on Instagram at @bossitclubCheck out more episodes by heading to https://www.bossitclub.com/podcastXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
If you have any questions… leave them in the comments on Youtube below the video or contact us on Instagram @bossitclubLet's speak about 2022 and our Walmart Launch onto the big shelf! A few weeks ago a shared with you what happened in 2020 and 2021 when we launched our products on Walmart shelves in the middle of the pandemic. And let's just say… it did not go as planned. The lockdown interrupted selling and we had to quickly pivot our sales strategy. If you missed these episodes, you can click the links below to catch eachWhat happened in 2020What happened in 2021 Luckily 2022 was a little different and we didn't have any COVID-related shopping restrictions! Here are a few lessons I learned when working with a large retailer. Make sure you have a great promotion plan to help move the product off the shelf. Complete a postmortem or analysis of the launch or selling season. Ensure you document what worked and what didn't work.Expect and plan for delays especially if you are shipping products from overseas. Even if you're a service-based business and launching a new program, always ensure you are planning for delays and leaving “contingency” time aside. Check out more episodes by heading to https://www.bossitclub.com/podcastXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
So what happened in 2021 that may have wrecked our chances of ever being on the Walmart shelf again? You will find some great lessons learned from our experience in 2021. Here are the lessons but I'm sure there are more. Always diversify your sales channels Build a community of faithful customers who will support you Always know your numbers so you plan for potential “risks and failures” Be ready to pivot and nimble so you can change the plan The better the packaging is aligned to the target audience, the more likely it will attract the customer Remember to hit subscribe and follow whenever you're catching us! This is part 2 of 3 of our Walmart story. You can follow us on Instagram at @bossitclub Check out more episodes by heading to https://www.bossitclub.com/podcast XO, SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
How did I get our products into Walmart? This is a big goal for many entrepreneurs who create products! Getting into a large retailer not only can scale your business to over a million in sales with a single purchase order, but it can also help validate your brand to others! Today is part 1 of 3 so hit subscribe or follow if you have not yet done so! You can follow us on Instagram at @bossitclub Check out more episodes by heading to https://www.bossitclub.com/podcast XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
How do you manage your to-do list? Here are my best-kept secrets to keeping on top of my priorities stress-free and with less overwhelm! I follow the 4D method for productivity and funny enough when I looked for more information regarding the 4D Productivity Method, I didn't find much! Gathering this information from great productivity gurus, David Allen's Book Getting Things Done, I've put my own personal spin so we all can relate to our daily demands! Grab the book here so you can dive into the lessons even more!Here's the link: https://amzn.to/3CpM3FnStart with a Brain Dump Daily! Get everything out of your head and onto the paper.Next, prioritize the Brain Dump and assign one of the 4Ds.What are the 4Ds?Do It - you need to do the To-Do so put it into your schedule or calendar. Schedule the task at the time you are the most productive! Delegate It - you will need to give a few tasks to others so they can manage itDeferring The Action- if you don't have time to finish the task or item, then place the item in a Parking LotDelete It - have a look at the To-do List and ensure that everything on that list is still required. Do you need to do everything still? Pro Tip- Stay until the end to catch this one!! Remember to hit follow and the bell and we'll catch you again next week! You Got This! XOXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Use these 7 tips to grow your company successfully!Dream Big - don't play small and max out your potential Create a Product or Service that your Customer actually Wants!Be Hands-on in Your Business so you have a greater understanding of the processes before hiring. Be Enthusiastic When Selling so You can Close More Sales!You Need to Be Optimistic because Things will NOT go exactly as planned Focus on your customer and their needs so they continue to refer customers to you and reduce your customer acquisition rate Have a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) so you set yourself apart from the competition and customers prefer your brand and service over competitors. Subscribe or Follow so you don't miss an episode!! Find us on Instagram @bossitclub XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
How do you stop procrastinating? There are two main reasons you could be procrastinating:The task is too easy and you are actually getting bored.The task is too complex and it's causing you to feel anxious.I have a few tricks to prevent procrastination in both situations.If you are bored of the task, go ahead and couple it with something you love to do. For me, I will listen to a podcast or music and complete task such as laundry.For a complex task, here are a few strategies you can try:Always start with the Minimum Viable Action - we chat about James Clear's book Atomic Habit which does explain this concept very well.Use the SMART Goal method -Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relatable, and timely. - check out more episodes regarding preventing procrastinating A Few of My Scheduling Life Hacks!Start a task for only 5 minutes and see if you can get into a “flow state” Reframe the task as a challenge rather than an obstacleNow tell us in the comments… which 4 strategies will you use first to get out of the habit of procrastinating? Remember, Make a Plan and Take Action and YES you can have it all! XO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
What is the biggest mistake business owners make? Not knowing their customer! If you don't know who you are serving in business, then you do not know who you are marketing to. You need to understand your customer's pain point and if your product or service is actually solving the problem! Here are a few tips on how to ensure you are creating the best product-market fit! Create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and test your product or service by offering it for SALE and collecting real money! Understand the psychographics of your customer to better align the sale of the product or service- A great example of this is how Mcdonald's appears to be selling food but they really are selling the convenience of getting a fast meal. At the end of the show, I share with you on how I knew I nailed it with the product market fit for the Also Sophia products at Walmart. So stay until the end! If you want to learn more about how we launched Also Sophia using Social Media and moved into Walmart, click the link here! Remember you got this! XO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
For a successful business, you need to focus on Money, Mindset, and Marketing! Today I share my thoughts on all three topics and why you need to ensure you're focusing on all three at once!Why do we want to focus on all three domains in business? Well if you don't make money in your business, it's not a business. How do you make money? Well, you need to sell your product or service. Sales only can occur if the ideal client or customer knows about the product or service. This is where marketing comes into play. Finally, the mindset of the business owner will always drive the business toward the ultimate vision and goal for the business. It is the owner's psychology that will dictate the growth of the business. If you have any doubts, check out Jeff Bezos and his relentlessness towards Amazon's ultimate goal! So you might be thinking... “Ok… well what is the easiest way to market”. Currently, the answer is influencer marketing through social media! This is the best Return On your Investment (ROI).Check out the free training here on how we made our product-based businesses Also Sophia blow up and hit Walmart shelves using Influencer Marketing -https://www.bossitclub.com/IMMEA few additional marketing options are collaborations and networking with other businesses. Remember, lead with the mindset that your ultimate goal or vision for the company will happen, and you are more likely to make this true as you will have fewer inhibitions to pitch and sell your product!Here are a few more great episodes:Episode 33 speaks to the metrics you should be measuring in your business Episode 82 speaks to the psychology of the business owner! You Got This! XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Time for me to reveal a few of my scheduling life hacks! Trust me, if you asked my friends and family, they are surprised that I haven't forgotten to pick up my kids from school with all of the responsibilities that I have going on. This episode will tell you how I keep myself organized! Check in with myself regularly - I know what time of the day I do my best work. For me, I work best between 10 am to 2 pm…ask yourself what time of the day best suits your energy rhythm. Are there specific times of the day that you are more creative and will it serve you and your business to save “creative time” in your schedule? Organize my schedule the night before - I literally sit down at night, before the next morning start, and ensure I have studied my calendar to understand what to expect regarding deliverables and meetings. I will take my digital calendar commitments and copy these into my paper agenda to prime and prep myself psychologically for the next day Block my schedule to complete deliverables each day. One deliverable is actually answering all my emails. I will only complete 3 big items each day. To qualify a task as one of the “big 3”, the item must take more than 30 minutes to complete and require a greater level of attention to execute. And if you're a time optimist and underestimate the time it takes to complete a task, multiply the time by 2 when estimating your time block length. Head to episode 73 to learn more about time blocking or click the link here to listen. Remember to follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bossitclub/ and sign up for the weekly newsletter at bossitclub.com so you never miss an episode and we can cheer you on as you grow your business and achieve your big goals! You Got This! Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Time to talk with Gina regarding all things business and dive into her mantra “I am enough. I have enough and I am doing enough”. She helps women leaders “lead unconventionally” and lead their own leadership practices. She is the proud founder of Inside-Out Incubator and she is also an executive coach. Success is personal and it's best to follow your instincts to guide your path. Learn more about what Gina can offer at Inside Out Incubator!Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bossitclub/ and sign up for the weekly newsletter at bossitclub.comXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Who says you need to do it all? Sarah Peck is on our show and she has some hard truths for us all to hear!With her mantra, “We don't need to do things the way they have always been done”, and philosophy that we don't need to do it all, Sarah is guiding fellow parents and entrepreneurs to gain more balance as they progress with their goals.Her company Startup Parent “helps tired and working moms make friends” while making the world more equitable removing gender biases for dads. Check out more about Sarah P. at Startup Parent or on Instagram at @startup_parent Follow us on Instagram at @bossitclub and sign up for the weekly newsletter at bossitclub.comXO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Time To Save some MONEY! In this episode, we're in for a special treat as we have Laura returning back to the show after a long hiatus! Not only do we catch up with Laura, but she is giving US All practical tips to save more money!Check Your Subscriptions - don't be paying for redundant services Negotiate your Contracts, such as insurance and cell phones Take advantage of points programs such as American Express - Click the link HERE if you would like to gain 90,00 bonus points. That's $900 in statement credits you can reinvest into your business.Stop pouring your money down the drain and make your own coffee and tea at home! With the cost of living going up, we all can benefit from applying these tips, so make a plan and take action! Follow Laura for more great money-saving tips on Instagram at Financially Organized. Xo SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Action Conquers Fear! This is the mantra that keeps our guest, Shaleen, going on her entrepreneur journey! Fear is what stops us from reaching greater heights. We have been so used to blaming fear for our failures or our inability to start working on our goals. If this can greatly affect us, why don't we use its effect positively? Instead of just letting it hinder us, why don't we use it as a stepping stone to take action?Today we speak to Shaleen about:02:30 - Her entrepreneur journey11:34 - Advice she would give entrepreneurs who are starting their journey 14:52 - Tips on how to manage her time using co-working sessions18:53 - Tips on how to manage her mental health Find more from Shaleen on the following platforms:FB & Linkedin - Shaleen Sheth, and Women Who WinInstagram: @shaleen98 and @womenwhowin100Website: https://www.womenwhowin100.com/Remember, Make a Plan and Take Action… You Got This! XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Why create a business? In episode 85, why spoke about WHY, and today we will speak about HOW to create a brand! Now, let's speak about HOW we will create a brand and not just a business.Here are the four tips on HOW to create a Brand! Learn as much as you can about who is the Ideal Customer Avatar - also known as - ICA or avatar - who is your business meant to serve? - great to understand their psychographics and demographics. Create an emotional connection to the brand through copy and other mediums. A feel-good emotion will connect your ICA to the brand and help to increase the lifetime value of your customer. What does your logo look like- keep it simple while eye-catching and ensure it's consistent on all social platforms.Socialize your brands so your ICA knows your business exists. Influencer marketing can help you achieve this goal with less stress. Catch the Training - How to sell more with Influencer Marketing Training: https://www.bossitclub.com/IMMERemember, it will take time for a brand name to grow, but once it does, it will be hard to keep up with the business as your brand will be doing a lot of the selling for you! Remember, you got this!Sophia P.s. Catch episode 85 all about WHY you need to take the time to create a brand by clinking over to www.bossitclub.com/85A Team Dklutr Production
Time to speak pretty openly about why building a brand and not only a business is the best strategy to ensure longevity! Yes, it will take more energy and time upfront but it is well worth it! Reduce your customer acquisition cost - building a brand will help to increase customer loyalty and will result in referring others customers. This will reduce acquisition costs plus expand your customer base! Due to the increased brand loyalty, you will have a greater return customer rate further increasing the lifetime value of your customer and profits for your company. Connecting the brand's story to emotion will further help with brand loyalty further propelling sales and profits without increasing marketing spending. Sell more products with less hesitation.Building your brand will help you pivot to other items in the market if your main product goes “out of trend”.Remember to follow us on Instagram @bossitclubIf you want to check out our other business you can head to alsosophia.com or follow us on Instagram at @also_sophiaRemember you got this! Xo,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Why hire a virtual assistant (VA)? This is a great question and it's more than just taking items off your to-do list! Let me break it down so you can start considering the option of hiring a VA as you start and scale your business! Learning the art of delegation! - Delegation is a key skill you will need to master! You not only will learn how to delegate but also more about yourself, your leadership style, and communication effectiveness Work smarter by removing repetitive tasks from your to-do list! This will allow you more white space in your calendar to create in your business and lead the business to the next goal! Having a VA will keep your momentum going! You are accountable to your VA and as a result, you are more likely to stick to the tasks that are designed to be yours. For example, I have the required task of recording this show each week and our amazing editing team will take care of the rest! I may not have continued with podcast/YouTube recording and filming if it were not for me being accountable to my team to produce the creatives! This has helped me keep up with the momentum! Bonus tip on how I work with my VA team- Watch/listen until the end to find out!! This bonus tip has saved me loads of time and helped with communication, so it's a must! Remember to follow us on Instagram at @bossitclub!Questions? Leave a comment below if you're watching on Youtube or send us a DM on Instagram! You Got This! Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
Time to start talking about your mental health, specifically anxiety and how it shows up in your business!I want to provide you 4 tips on how to understand your anxiety and how it might be showing up in your business and how you then need to manage it! Tip 1: Acknowledge the anxiety. Ensure you understand that experiencing anxiety is completely normal and it is required for survival. Where it is not normal is when your anxiety is preventing you from experiences that you enjoy. The goal is to take your functional anxiety and channel it into your next project!Tip 2: Use your anxiety as your internal compass. Is your anxiety telling you to slow down, or speed up? For example, is your anxiety is high because you are fearful to take that next step in your career or business? Why is that? Do you need to understand more about the next steps, or prepare more before moving forward? What is the anxiety trying to tell you?Tip 3: Use your anxiety to drive you into momentum. If you're having a moment of high anxiety and you're unable to focus, then complete an activity you enjoy to release that high energy, such as going for a walk, listening to music, or working out. Once your energy or anxiety has stabilized, then use that energy to focus on that goal or task. Tip 4: Is your anxiety hindering your quality of life? Be honest with yourself and ask if your anxiety is preventing you from continuing with regular daily activities you enjoy? Do you feel that your anxiety could be coming from past experiences? If so, it is completely acceptable to have a mental health therapist who can professionally provide you with support! Remember, anxiety is a “normal” part of life and you may be facing an increased level of anxiety if you're jumping into a new experience such as starting a business! And remember, you got this! Head to bossitclub.com for more business support! XO,Sophia NoreenA Team Dklutr Production
Staring your entrepreneurial journey and maintaining momentum is difficult and today I want to share with you 4 foundations that helped me. We have taken the best clips and tips from past episodes and placed them here as a great way to not only remind yourself of these foundations but also head back to these episodes and relisten, as we all need a refresher on how to reframe our psychology to ensure we're empowering ourselves and not sabotaging our efforts. Here is a breakdown of the 4 foundations we discuss and a link to take you back to the episode so you can relisten. You will proceed through 3 stages of your business and you need to understand your current state and respect the process. Catch more on this topic at www.bossitclub.com/59 Patience in business is required but we did use a hack for our product-based business and we want to share this with you too. Catch more regarding patience in business and what you can do to help with business growth at www.bossitclub.com/67What is psychological ownership? This is a great foundational tip about managing your resources and looking to what you have rather than wishing for more… more time… more money… etc. Catch more on this very important topic at www.bossitclub.com/56Accountability is a core foundation for any business and business owner. Catch more on this very important topic at www.bossitclub.com/73Starting your own business is an amazing journey and you got this! XO,Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
How to start again in business? It can be so difficult if things don't work out the first time in business, or if you need to take a pause in business and you now need to “start again”.I want to share with you 3 tips on how to start over again in business so it's easier to hit “restart” or “unpause”. 1. Change your perspective of your business and look at it as an experiment. You will have a hypothesis, or educated guess, or what will work and then you will take action and test your educated guess. You will measure the results in your business, such as volume of sales, or conversion rate on your website and see what will work. Even if your experiment does not work, you have still gained valuable knowledge regarding what will work and what will not in the future. You can use the knowledge and experience from any past business or experiment and apply it to your future business strategies!2. What transferable skills can you take from your past experience in business or in other areas of your life, which you can apply to your present-day situation. A common skill that many of us may not notice is the ability to delegate tactfully to our family members and then use the same skill to delegate to team members. Look at different domains in your life and see what skills you can borrow and apply to your business. 3. Take a business break-in place from the start. Do not get all consumed by your business and place boundaries between your business and life's other domains. Be mindful of your time, energy and space and ensure you have boundaries for each domain. For example, ensure you have a space in your house that will be free from the “business” and work on your business when your energy is at it's best. Remember, it is completely reasonable to take a “pause” in your business or if required press “restart”. If you can reframe your perspective using these tips, you will feel more energised and ready to jump back into action!You got this!XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
On today's bonus UNCUT episode, the Accounting Influencers Podcast interviews Carl Reader on how Practice Ignition changed his firm's approach to debtors and work in progress (WIP). Carl Reader is chairman at multi-award winning firm d&t and Head of Accounting (EMEA) at Practice Ignition. He is Chair of the Practitioner Panel at ACCA and the author of the business book BOSS IT. Carl is widely recognised as a thought leader in the accounting profession, speaking globally to accountancy audiences about a range of topics and acting as an ambassador for small businesses. Key takeaways from the whole interview include: ➤ The challenge for accounting firms of integrating business development to revenue 'in the bank' ➤ The journey accountants go through in choosing the right software for certain jobs in their practice ➤ What one piece of simple functionality prompted a switch from a highly rated competitor to Practice Ignition ➤ What an influencer role as Head of Accountancy involves when working for a software vendor ➤ What 3 questions to ask in taking on an influencer/ambassador role for a company ➤ Describing the Practice Ignition brand in the international fintech world ➤ What Practice Ignition does for accountants, from first impressions before advanced functionality ➤ The 2 major benefits to an accounting firm of using Practice Ignition ➤ Defining true practice management for accountancy firms ➤ How the right software can enhance the client experience for accounting professionals ➤ Explaining why GoProposal and Practice Ignition are 2 very different products ➤ What questions accountants should ask when choosing software to support their practice ➤ The importance of adoption and integration when bringing software into accountancy firms ➤ When makes a successful software implementation with staff in accounting practices ➤ When software vendors become more concerned with sales to accounting firms rather than usage of their products ➤ 3 challenges or red flags an accounting firm may be experiencing to warrant a conversation with Carl Reader ➤ What is coming up for the accounting profession with tech in the next few years https://practiceignition.com (https://practiceignition.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader) NOTE TO LISTENERS: This is a full-length interview (usually 20-30 mins long) from which the highlights show earlier in the week was taken. You can listen to this on a previous episode. Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 7000+ listeners in 144 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your friends and colleagues.
Episode 48. On today's show, the Accounting Influencers Podcast interviews Carl Reader on how Practice Ignition changed his firm's approach to debtors and work in progress (WIP). Carl Reader is chairman at multi-award winning firm d&t and Head of Accounting (EMEA) at Practice Ignition. He is Chair of the Practitioner Panel at ACCA and the author of the business book BOSS IT. Carl is widely recognised as a thought leader in the accounting profession, speaking globally to accountancy audiences about a range of topics and acting as an ambassador for small businesses. Key takeaways from the whole interview include: ➤ The challenge for accounting firms of integrating business development to revenue 'in the bank' ➤ The journey accountants go through in choosing the right software for certain jobs in their practice ➤ What one piece of simple functionality prompted a switch from a highly rated competitor to Practice Ignition ➤ What an influencer role as Head of Accountancy involves when working for a software vendor ➤ What 3 questions to ask in taking on an influencer/ambassador role for a company ➤ Describing the Practice Ignition brand in the international fintech world ➤ What Practice Ignition does for accountants, from first impressions before advanced funtionality ➤ The 2 major benefits to an accounting firm of using Practice Ignition ➤ Defining true practice management for accountancy firms ➤ How the right software can enhance the client experience for accounting professionals ➤ Explaining why GoProposal and Practice Ignition are 2 very different products ➤ What questions accountants should ask when choosing software to support their practice ➤ The importance of adoption and integration when bringing software into accountancy firms ➤ When makes a successful software implementation with staff in accounting practices ➤ When software vendors become more concerned with sales to accounting firms rather than usage of their products ➤ 3 challenges or red flags an accounting firm may be experiencing to warrant a conversation with Carl Reader ➤ What is coming up for the accounting profession with tech in the next few years https://practiceignition.com (https://practiceignition.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader/ NOTE TO LISTENERS: This is a condensed highlights version of the full interview (usually 20-30 mins long), which you can catch as a bonus UNCUT episode at the weekend. Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 6000+ listeners in 140 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your friends and colleagues.
We're here for you! This episode is sponsored by Commerce Chef, a great new podcast for commerce leaders! Grab the link and go listen- https://link.chtbl.com/BossItIn this episode, I give you an update on both businesses, Also Sophia LTD and Boss It Club, while self-reflecting on how I needed to ask for help in both businesses and set up systems to see success. I know it's difficult for us to ask for help at times. But eventually, if you want to scale your business, you will need to ask for help or set up a system that will optimize your processes. If you would like to check out Also Sophia on Instagram you can find us @also_sophia or check out the website alsosophia.com. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to send us an email at hello@bossitclub.com. EnjoyXo Sophia A Team Dklutr Production
We're here for you! In this episode we speak about the importance of having sustainable energy to help establish habit formation. Without energy, it's really difficult to get anything new started. If you want to start a new habit, you need to have the energy first! And the best part of ensuring your action becomes a habit, is your desired action will then take less intentional energy to complete!This episode is sponsored by Commerce Chef, a great new podcast for commerce leaders! Grab the link and go listen- https://link.chtbl.com/BossItNow it's time for you to make a solid plan and take action. But first, remember to subscribe and follow the Boss it Podcast so you receive a notification whenever we drop an episode. Remember to leave us a 5-star review on Itunes! Take a screenshot of your review and share it on Instagram as a post or story and tag us at @bossitclub. If Instagram is not your thing, no worries, email your screenshot to hello@bossitclub.com. As a massive thank you, we will be sending you our Top 50 Tips for Starting and Scaling a Business. This list is exclusively for podcast reviewers... So don't miss out. Please Note: Itunes takes 48 hours before your review is visible- so make sure you come back to the review page and take a screenshot when you're listening to the next episode. Now remember Bosses, make a plan, and take action in all aspects of life! Yes, you can have it all. xoxo SophiaA Team Dklutr Production
Let me tell you, it has been a BUSY week of hustle. But there's always time for one of my solo pep talks, and in this *Boss It* episode, I expand on how you can build an online personal brand! In today's ep, I chat about my project I launched this week and deep dive into how you can build an online personal brand