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What if the goal was never just to build three income streams? In Day 30 of Summer Business School, we're bringing together everything you've learned throughout the series to show you how the Three Magic Income Streams Framework™ creates something even more valuable than income—it creates options. When your business includes Quick Cash, Scalable Income, and Leverage Income, you're no longer relying on one client, one launch, or one paycheck. Instead, you begin building a business that is more stable, more flexible, and designed to support the life you want to live. In this episode, you'll learn: Why one income stream isn't enough for long-term stability How your coaching, programs, and digital products work together The Freedom Business Framework™ for building a sustainable business Practical first steps to start building each income stream How to choose your focus for the next 90 days Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to simplify and strengthen your business, this episode will help you see how all the pieces fit together. If you're ready to stop wondering if your business idea can work and start building it, join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge. Tomorrow is our final class—Graduation Day—where we'll celebrate everything you've accomplished, review the biggest lessons from Summer Business School, and map out your next chapter as a business owner.

How To Plan to Build Your Business in 90 Days | Day 29 Summer Business School What if you stopped trying to plan your entire year—and instead focused on the next 90 days? In today's Summer Business School class, you'll learn why 90-day planning is one of the most powerful tools for building a successful business. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and big annual goals, you'll create a simple plan that helps you stay focused, take consistent action, and make meaningful progress. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why 90-day goals are more effective than annual goals • How to choose one primary business goal for the next quarter • The three priorities that will move your business forward • How to break big goals into monthly milestones • A simple weekly planning system to help you stay consistent • Why focus—not more ideas—is the key to long-term business growth Whether you're starting your business, growing your audience, launching an offer, or working toward your first paying clients, this episode will help you create a clear roadmap for your next 90 days. Free Business Builder Challenge Ready to stop wondering if your business idea could work and start building it? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge and I'll help you choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build three income streams that work together to grow a profitable business. Join us at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another entrepreneur who needs a simple plan to make real progress. Tomorrow, we'll bring everything together as we create your complete Business Builder Blueprint and review the entire 3 Magic Income Streams Framework.

The Numbers Every Business Owner Should Track: Day 28 Summer Business School Are you measuring the right things in your business? One of the biggest differences between struggling entrepreneurs and successful CEOs is that CEOs know their numbers. They don't rely on feelings or hope—they use data to make confident decisions. In Day 28 of Summer Business School, you'll learn how to create your own CEO Dashboard™ so you can stop guessing and start leading your business with clarity. In this episode, you'll discover: The five numbers every business owner should track each week How to build a simple CEO Dashboard™ The difference between vanity metrics and meaningful business metrics The weekly numbers I personally review to grow my business How tracking the right data helps you make smarter decisions and grow faster You'll also complete a practical assignment to choose the five metrics you'll begin tracking every week so you can stay focused on what actually moves your business forward. If you're ready to think like a CEO and build a business with confidence, this episode is for you. Ready to take the next step? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge, where I'll help you choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build three income streams that work together to grow a profitable business. Class is in session!

Most entrepreneurs spend their days reacting—checking email, answering messages, scrolling social media, and tackling whatever feels most urgent. But successful CEOs don't build their businesses that way. In Day 27 of Summer Business School, you'll learn how to shift from thinking like an employee to leading like a CEO. Anna shares the CEO Weekly Rhythm, a simple framework for organizing your week around the activities that actually grow your business instead of keeping you busy. You'll discover why revenue-producing activities should always be your top priority, how to stop reacting to every notification, and the weekly planning habit that has helped Anna make better decisions and build a business that supports her life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why busy doesn't always mean productive The difference between an employee mindset and a CEO mindset How to structure your week with the CEO Weekly Rhythm™ Why revenue-producing activities should come first every day How to identify the highest-leverage task that moves your business forward If you're ready to stop feeling busy and start building your business with intention, this episode will help you lead with clarity and confidence. Ready to build your business? Join the FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge

Are your offers starting to feel disconnected? Maybe you have a course, a coaching program, a membership, or digital products—but you're not sure how they all fit together. In today's episode of Summer Business School, you'll learn how to build a Business Ecosystem™ where every offer has a purpose and every step naturally leads your customers to the next. Instead of creating random products, you'll design a clear customer journey that builds trust, creates consistent sales, and helps your business grow sustainably. In this episode, you'll learn: Why random offers make marketing harder The six stages of a successful business ecosystem How to connect your free content, lead magnets, coaching, memberships, and digital products How to guide customers through a simple, intentional journey The framework successful businesses use to grow over time By the end of today's class, you'll have a simple blueprint to map your own business ecosystem and identify exactly what to build next.

What if Instagram disappeared tomorrow? Would you still have a way to reach your audience? In today's episode of Summer Business School, you'll discover why an email list is one of the most valuable assets you can build—and how to create a lead magnet that turns followers into subscribers and subscribers into future customers. Anna introduces The Lead Magnet Ladder™, a simple framework for creating free resources that do more than collect email addresses. Instead of offering random freebies, you'll learn how to design a lead magnet that solves one small problem, introduces your unique teaching framework, and naturally leads people to your next offer. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why every business should prioritize building an email list • The four steps of The Lead Magnet Ladder™ • How Anna built her very first email list starting with just one subscriber • Why your lead magnet should create momentum instead of overwhelm • How to guide new subscribers toward becoming loyal customers Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to improve your current lead generation strategy, this episode will help you create an email list that becomes one of your greatest business assets. Class Assignment: Identify one small problem you can solve in 15 minutes. Decide on the best format for your lead magnet. Choose the paid offer that naturally comes next. Outline your first three follow-up emails. Ready to build your business with all three income streams? Join Anna's FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge and learn how to choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build a business that creates freedom, flexibility, and lasting impact.

Create Your First Digital Product This Weekend: Day 23 Summer Business School Think you need to create a huge online course before you can sell a digital product? Think again. In Day 23 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Tiny Offer Method™—a simple framework to help you create your first digital product in just one weekend. You'll learn why your first digital product doesn't need to be complicated, how to choose the right format, and why solving one specific problem is often the fastest path to making your first leverage income. In this episode, you'll discover: Why simple digital products often sell better than large courses The four steps of The Tiny Offer Method™ Easy digital product ideas you can create quickly How to build something that saves your customers time and gets results Why testing a small offer first leads to bigger opportunities later Whether you're a coach, consultant, freelancer, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will help you stop overthinking and finally create a digital product you can confidently share with the world. This is Day 23 of the Summer Business School: Build 3 Income Streams in 31 Days series. Ready to build your business alongside me? Join my free Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge and learn how to create your first offer, grow your audience, and build all three of your Magic Income Streams. If you'd like, I can also make it a bit more SEO-focused by naturally including keywords like passive income, digital products, online business, and make money online without sounding keyword-stuffed.

Everyone seems to be talking about passive income. "Create a course." "Sell a digital product." "Make money while you sleep." But here's the truth: digital products aren't where most successful businesses begin—they're where they grow. In Day 22 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan introduces the third and final income stream in The 3 Magic Income Streams Framework™: Leverage Income. You'll discover why digital products work best after you've validated your ideas through coaching and group programs, and how to create resources people are already asking for. In this episode, you'll learn: Why digital products should be your third income stream—not your first The biggest reason most online courses and digital products don't sell How to turn client questions into profitable digital products Why templates, planners, workbooks, and checklists often outperform complicated courses The mindset shift from creating offers to building valuable business assets You'll also complete a simple notebook exercise to uncover digital product ideas hidden inside the work you're already doing. If you've been wondering when the right time is to create a course, workbook, template, or digital download, this episode will help you build leverage the smart way. Ready to build a business with all three income streams? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge and I'll help you choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build a business that creates freedom, flexibility, and lasting income. Class dismissed. See you tomorrow!

Do you think you need a huge audience before you can launch a successful group program or membership? In today's Summer Business School class, I'm sharing why that's one of the biggest myths in online business—and why you don't need 1,000 members to get started. You only need your first 10. In this episode, you'll learn how to confidently launch a small beta group, personally invite your first members, create meaningful transformation, and gather the success stories that make every future launch easier. You'll discover: Why waiting for more followers is keeping you stuck How to find your first members through personal invitations The benefits of starting with a beta or founding members group How to focus on transformation instead of perfection Why your first testimonials are more valuable than a large audience You'll also receive a simple class assignment to help you identify your first 10 potential members, write your invitation, choose your launch date, and define the transformation your group will deliver. This episode wraps up Week Three of Summer Business School and celebrates everything you've learned about building scalable income through group programs, community, and memberships. Next week, we'll begin building your third Magic Income Stream: Leverage Income. If you've been dreaming about launching a membership, coaching program, or online community, this episode will give you the confidence to start before you feel ready. For your free Business Builder resources, visit www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge. Until next class… keep building the business—and life—you love.

Stop Reinventing Your Business Every Month: Day 20 Summer Business School Do you find yourself asking the same questions every week? What should I teach? What should I post? What should I create next? If you're constantly reinventing your business, you're probably spending more time making decisions than making progress. In today's Summer Business School class, you'll learn The Membership Success Calendar™—a simple planning system that helps you create consistent content, keep your members engaged, and build a business that feels organized instead of overwhelming. Inside this episode, you'll discover: Why successful memberships run on rhythm instead of randomness How to choose a monthly theme that creates real transformation A simple four-week framework your members will look forward to Why giving one clear weekly assignment leads to better results How planning ahead gives you more freedom as a business owner Whether you're creating a membership, group coaching program, or online course, this episode will help you stop starting over every month and build a business that grows through consistency. Class Assignment: Plan one month of your membership or program. Choose one monthly theme, outline four weekly topics, create one action step for each week, and end with a celebration. You'll be surprised how much easier your business becomes when you have a plan. If you're ready to build a business with more freedom, flexibility, and predictable income, subscribe so you don't miss the next class of Summer Business School. Learn more and join the free Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge.

Have you ever bought an online course, watched the first module... and never finished it? You're not alone. The problem isn't that most courses contain bad information. The problem is that they contain too much information and not enough implementation. Whether you're creating an online course, group coaching program, membership, or certification, this episode will show you how to simplify your content, create momentum, and build an experience your students will love. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most online courses never get completed How to create one clear goal for every lesson Why every lesson needs one simple assignment How celebrating progress keeps students motivated The secret to removing overwhelm while increasing transformation Remember: Transformation beats information. Your students don't need more content—they need a clear path to success. Simple lessons create momentum. Momentum creates transformation.

Why Community Is Your Secret Growth Strategy: Day 19 Summer Business School What if the biggest reason people join—and stay in your programs—has nothing to do with your content? In today's Summer Business School class, you'll discover why community is one of the most valuable assets you can build in your business. In a world where information is everywhere and AI can answer almost any question, connection has become your greatest competitive advantage. You'll learn The Community Flywheel™, a simple framework that shows how community creates momentum, momentum leads to action, action produces results, and those results inspire even more growth. Whether you're building a membership, group coaching program, online course, or mastermind, this episode will help you create an experience people don't just join—they belong to. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why information is no longer enough in today's AI-powered world • The Community Flywheel™ and how it fuels business growth • The real reason people stay in memberships • How to create a welcoming, encouraging community • Practical ways to help members connect and celebrate each other's wins Today's Assignment: Imagine you have your first 10 members. How would you welcome them? How would they meet one another? How would you celebrate their progress? Write down three ideas that help your members feel like they truly belong. Ready to build a business with recurring revenue and a thriving community? Join my free 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge. Thanks for listening to Summer Business School! I'll see you tomorrow for Day 20, where we'll map out your membership content plan so you always know what to teach next. Class dismissed!

Have you ever looked at your calendar and realized there's simply no room for another client? If your income only grows when you work more hours, you've built a business with a ceiling. In Day 15 of Summer Business School, we're beginning the second income stream in the 3 Magic Income Streams Framework: Scalable Income. In today's lesson, you'll discover why successful entrepreneurs eventually stop trading time for money and start creating systems that allow them to serve more people, make a bigger impact, and build a business that doesn't depend on working longer hours. You'll learn: Why one-on-one services eventually limit your growth The difference between Quick Cash and Scalable Income Why memberships create deeper transformation than coaching alone How Corporate Rescue Plan grew from years of serving real clients The mindset shift that helps you build a business that scales You'll also complete a simple exercise to help you start thinking beyond your calendar and begin designing a business that can grow with you.

What does it really take to make your first $1,000 in business? In Day 14 of Summer Business School, we're bringing together everything you've learned over the past two weeks into one simple action plan you can start using immediately. If you've been wondering how to turn your business idea into real income, this episode will show you that your first $1,000 isn't about luck or going viral, it's about consistently taking the right actions. In today's class, you'll learn: • The Quick Cash Action Plan • The four weekly habits that lead to paying clients • How to simplify your path to your first $1,000 • Why serving people comes before selling • The importance of following up and staying consistent • How to calculate exactly how many clients you need to reach your income goal You'll also complete a simple assignment to map out your own First $1,000 Plan, including your offer, pricing, client goal, and next action step. Congratulations on completing Week Two of Summer Business School! You've built a business model, clarified your offer, created a pricing strategy, developed a client attraction plan, and designed a marketing system. Now it's time to put it all into action. Next week, we'll begin building your second Magic Income Stream as we explore scalable income through memberships, group programs, and online courses.

Have you ever opened Instagram, stared at a blank screen, and wondered... "What should I post today?" You're not alone. One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle with marketing isn't because they lack creativity—it's because they don't have a simple plan. In Day 13 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The 30-Minute Marketing Plan™, the repeatable weekly marketing system she's used to consistently grow her business for years without spending all day creating content. In this episode, you'll learn: Why consistency beats intensity in marketing The four-step 30-Minute Marketing Plan™ How to stop creating random content and start building weekly campaigns The easiest way to turn one message into podcasts, Reels, emails, posts, and live videos How to create marketing that attracts clients—even when you're short on time Today's Class Assignment Plan your next week of marketing by answering these four questions: What is your one lesson? What is your one story? What conversation will you start? What invitation or next step will you share? When you stop guessing what to post and start following a simple system, marketing becomes easier—and consistency becomes possible. If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the next class. Tomorrow: Learn how to put everything together with your First $1,000 Action Plan as we wrap up the Quick Cash Blueprint.

Think you need thousands of followers before you can get your first client? Think again. In Day 12 of Summer Business School, I'm sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make: clients don't come from going viral—they come from building trust and having conversations. In this episode, you'll learn The Visibility Triangle, the simple framework that has helped me grow Classy Career Girl from one blog post and one client into a business that's served thousands of women around the world. You'll discover: Why you don't need more followers to get clients The three places your first clients actually come from How to use your existing network without feeling awkward Why consistent content builds trust long before someone buys How conversations turn into paying clients The difference between spending money on ads and investing your time in relationship-building A simple daily visibility habit that can grow your business If you've been waiting until your audience is "big enough" to start making money, this episode will help you stop waiting and start connecting with the people who already need what you have to offer. Today's Assignment: Draw The Visibility Triangle™ in your notebook and identify: Five people you can reconnect with this week One piece of content you can publish One meaningful conversation you can start today Small, consistent actions create momentum—and momentum builds businesses.

How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy: Day 11 | Summer Business School Do you ever hesitate to talk about your business because you don't want to sound pushy or "too salesy"? In Day 11 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Serve, Don't Sell Framework, a simple mindset shift that will completely change the way you think about selling. You'll learn why selling isn't about convincing people to buy. It's about listening, serving, and confidently offering a solution to someone who is already looking for help. In this episode, you'll discover: Why selling feels uncomfortable (and how to change it) The Serve, Don't Sell Framework How to have sales conversations that feel natural and authentic Why confidence comes from clarity—not scripts The mindset shift that makes selling feel like serving Today's Class Assignment: Write down your three biggest fears about selling. Then replace each fear with a new empowering belief. Finally, practice saying your offer out loud three times to build confidence. If you've been following along with Summer Business School, you're building the foundation for a business that creates consistent, flexible income—and we're just getting started.

Why isn't anyone buying your offer? It might not be your pricing. It might not be your experience. It might not even be your offer. More often than not, it's your messaging. In Day 10 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Irresistible Offer Formula, a simple framework for creating offers that are clear, compelling, and easy for people to say "yes" to. Because people don't buy coaching. They don't buy courses. They buy transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why features don't sell (but transformation does) The four questions every irresistible offer must answer How to eliminate confusion that keeps people from buying Why clarity builds trust and confidence How to rewrite your offer so your ideal customer instantly understands its value If you've ever wondered why people seem interested but never take the next step, this class will help you communicate your offer with confidence and simplicity. Ready to go deeper? Join Summer Business School inside the Corporate Rescue Plan for just $1 and receive: The complete 31-day Summer Business School series The Business Builder Workbook Weekly coaching with Anna A supportive community of women building profitable businesses Get started today at http://www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge Class is in session. 

Your first paying client probably isn't going to come from Instagram. Or your website. Or your logo. It's going to come from a conversation. In Day 7 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why so many entrepreneurs wait far too long to start selling—and the simple action plan that helps you land your very first paying client without a big audience. Instead of chasing more followers, you'll discover how to leverage the relationships you already have, start genuine conversations, and build momentum one client at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your first client usually comes through your existing network The First Client Action Plan™ How to map your network using the Three Circle Method Why conversations are more powerful than content in the beginning The simple message you can send today to start helping someone How referrals can become your greatest marketing strategy Why action creates confidence—not the other way around Homework Take out your notebook and: • Write down 20 people who already know you. • Circle the five who could benefit from your offer. • Send one message today. One conversation could become your very first paying client. This episode also celebrates the completion of Week One of Summer Business School! In just seven lessons you've built the foundation of your business by choosing your income stream, clarifying your offer, validating your idea, pricing it with confidence, and creating a plan to find your first client. Next week we'll begin building your Quick Cash Income Stream so you can start generating consistent revenue while laying the foundation for a sustainable business.

How much should you charge for your first offer? It's one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur asks—and one of the biggest reasons so many people stay stuck. In Day 6 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why pricing has very little to do with hours worked and everything to do with the transformation you help create. If you've ever worried about charging too much, underpriced yourself, or wondered what your offer is actually worth, this lesson will help you price with greater confidence. In today's class you'll learn: ✨ The biggest pricing mistake new entrepreneurs make ✨ Why charging by the hour limits your business growth ✨ The Value Formula™ for pricing your offer with confidence ✨ How to shift from selling your time to selling transformation ✨ Typical starting prices for coaching, group programs, memberships, and digital products ✨ Why your pricing should grow as your confidence and experience grow Today's Homework Open your notebook and answer these questions: • What transformation does your offer create? • How much time could it save someone? • What confidence, support, or accountability are you providing? • Choose a starting price for your offer—and remember, you can always adjust as you grow. Tomorrow, we'll cover one of the most exciting milestones in business: how to get your first paying client.

Have you ever spent weeks—or even months—creating an offer, course, or business idea, only to launch it and hear… crickets? In Day 5 of Summer Business School, we're talking about one of the most important skills every entrepreneur needs: validation. Before you build the website, record the course, or create the perfect offer, you need to know one thing... Will people actually buy it? In today's class, you'll learn my Validate Before You Create Framework™ and discover how to stop guessing and start building a business around what people actually need. In today's episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why most entrepreneurs waste months creating offers no one asked for ✨ The power of having just five customer conversations ✨ Three simple questions that reveal what your audience truly wants ✨ How to identify patterns that become powerful marketing messages ✨ Why coaching, beta offers, and small tests are the fastest path to a successful business Today's Homework: Write down five people you could talk to this week. Ask them: What's your biggest challenge when it comes to __________? What have you already tried? If you could wave a magic wand, what would success look like? Then schedule the conversations. Those five conversations will teach you more than fifty hours spent building in isolation. Tomorrow, we'll tackle one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur asks: How much should you charge?

Everyone online seems to be telling you to create a course, launch a membership, or build passive income. But what if that's actually the wrong place to start? In Day 2 of Summer Business School, we're answering one of the most important questions every entrepreneur faces: Which income stream should you build first? After spending weeks creating a course that nobody bought, I learned a lesson that completely changed how I build businesses—and it's the same framework I've used to create multiple income streams over the past 12 years. In today's class, I'm sharing The Income Stream Ladder™, a simple framework that helps you build your business in the right order so you can make money faster, learn from real clients, and create offers people actually want. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why most entrepreneurs build the wrong income stream first ✨ Why coaching or services should usually come before courses ✨ The three stages of the Income Stream Ladder™ Quick Cash Scalable Income Leverage Income ✨ How your first clients become your best market research ✨ Three questions to help you decide which income stream is right for you By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly where you should focus first—and why building a strong foundation makes every future income stream easier to create. Today's Homework Grab a notebook and draw three boxes: • Quick Cash • Scalable Income • Leverage Income Then ask yourself: Which income stream am I building today? Which one should I actually be building? What's one action I can take this week? Tomorrow's class is one of my favorites because we're answering the next big question: What should you actually sell? Your next offer may already be hiding inside your story, your experience, and the problems you've already solved. Ready to build your business with me? If you're enjoying Summer Business School and you're ready to stop wondering if your business idea will work and actually start building it, join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge. Inside, you'll receive: The Business Builder Workbook My step-by-step Business Builder Guide Live coaching with me A supportive community of women building businesses together Join us free at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge

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What if the choices aren't just career woman or stay-at-home mom?In this episode, I sit down with Anna Runyan, founder of Classy Career Girl, to talk about what she calls the "third option" creating a life and business that works with motherhood instead of competing against it.We dive into Anna's unexpected homeschooling journey, how she built a successful business in small pockets of time, and why so many moms feel pressure to choose between professional success and being present with their families.If you've ever felt torn between your ambitions and motherhood, this conversation will challenge the idea that you have to pick one or the other.Key TakeawayYou don't need more hours in the day, you need clarity on what matters most. Whether you're homeschooling, working a traditional job, running a business, or doing a combination of all three, small intentional actions taken consistently can create a life that aligns with your values.Connect With AnnaFind Anna and learn more about her work at the Classy Career Girl community, where she helps women build businesses and careers that fit the life they want to create.Connect With 9 to 5 Mom With a PodIf this episode resonated with you, share it with another mom who feels caught between her ambitions and motherhood. Your next step doesn't have to be choosing one over the other—it might just be creating your own third option.

If you've been craving a slower, more meaningful way to work and live, this episode is for you. Feeling burned out from corporate life… but unsure how to actually make a change? In this personal episode, Anna shares the moment she realized she couldn't keep living under constant stress and pressure — and the slow, intentional steps she took to start rebuilding her life differently. You'll learn: How to know when burnout is a sign something needs to change Why clarity and vision matter before making a career move How to create a realistic timeline and income goal for transition Why the "slow build" creates more peace than quitting overnight How to identify skills you already have that could become income The importance of solving ONE problem instead of doing everything How to build meaningful work around real life and motherhood If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck between wanting meaningful work and wanting more presence with your family, this episode will encourage you to take the next small step forward. ✨ DM Anna on Instagram @classycareergirl and share what resonated most with you from this episode. ✨ Grab your free weekly planning template here: ClassyCareerGirl.com/freeplan ✨ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review to help more women discover the podcast this summer.

I've been in this game since 2011. I've seen the trends come and go, from the early days of blogging to the rise of TikTok. And for a long time, I fell into the same trap many of you are in right now: I thought more posts = more progress. I was working through naps, obsessing over my business on weekends, and trying to be everywhere at once. But my client list wasn't moving. The truth? It wasn't my effort that was the problem—it was my focus. If you're a mom trying to build something meaningful in 15-minute pockets of time, you don't need a bigger, louder strategy. You need a simpler one. In today's episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, I'm getting honest about the 4 marketing mistakes I made and how I finally shifted from "just posting" to actually solving problems and building connections. We're diving into: Why "content" doesn't bring clients (but conversations do). The myth of "feeling ready" before you take action. How to stop making marketing about you and start making it about them. My 15-minute rhythm for finding your first (or next) client. You don't need hours of uninterrupted time to change your life. You just need the right plan. ✨ Ready to make your first $1,000? Join us in the 1K Moms Club on Substack for the exact workbooks and 15-minute daily plans I use. Founding members get 20% off until May 1st!

One of my clients said this and it resonated so much: "If it isn't on the calendar, it isn't going to happen." We all have those "dream vacations" or goals we talk about, but today is the day we stop talking and start scheduling. We are diving into how to build an income from home using just 15 to 30-minute pockets of time. --- ✨ The "Tiny Rhythm" Secret You don't need a perfect schedule. You don't need a 9-to-5 block of childcare. You just need a tiny, repeatable rhythm. I started Classy Career Girl as a blog before I had kids, and where I am today is simply a collection of thousands of "15-minute moments." Whether you are in the "newborn fog," the "toddler whirlwind," or a "busy corporate season," you canmake progress.

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Feeling overwhelmed by AI's impact on the job market? You're not alone! My latest Classy Career Girl podcast episode drops today, and we're addressing the BIG question: Is there still a need for career coaching in an AI-driven world? (Hint: The answer is a resounding YES!) I share crucial insights on how career coaches are more important than ever for clarity, confidence, and true personalization that AI simply can't provide.

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Michelle Knight, a lawyer with 18 years of experience, recently launched her own coaching business, Transforming Her Work International, focused on empowering women in the build environment.

The image might paint a picture of success: traveling for work, commuting to prestigious cities, climbing the corporate ladder. But behind the suits and government consulting facade, I was drowning in stress, unhappiness, and burnout. Here's a little origin story of Classy Career Girl. The Struggle Within: Miscarriages chipped away at my hope, and the pressure to conform took its toll. I was overweight, unhealthy, and desperately seeking something more. The corporate world had squeezed the life out of me. A Leap of Faith: Deciding to prioritize my well-being and happiness was scary. I put motherhood aside (temporarily!), committed to getting healthy, and chased a burning vision. Nights and weekends were spent pouring myself into my blog, building a course, and dreaming of a different future. From Part-Time Hustle to Thriving Business: Going part-time in the corporate world felt risky, but it opened space for new possibilities. Event hosting, network talks, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions started popping up. The monthly revenue, initially a trickle, slowly grew into a steady stream. This Wasn't Just About Money: It wasn't just about financial success. I was building a community, connecting with people, and sharing my passion. Every webinar, every coaching session, was a tiny victory, a step towards the life I envisioned. Finding Balance: My journey wasn't always smooth. There were bumps, doubts, and moments of uncertainty. But the key was learning to find balance. Balancing my growing business with the joys of motherhood, carving out time for self-care, and embracing flexibility became my mantra. My Message to You: If you're feeling stuck, unhappy, or burnt out, know that change is possible. It might not be easy, but with courage, commitment, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone, you can create a life that nourishes your soul and sparks joy. My journey from the corporate ladder to career coaching and motherhood taught me that the most valuable pursuit is not defined by titles or external validation, but by the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment on your own terms. Ready to start your own transformation? Join us March 12th for the "Become a Career Coach Workshop" https://www.classycareergirl.com/coachingworkshop/  

After 8 years in corporate, I was stuck. I knew I wasn't in the right career for me but had no idea what to do next. So I started a blog sharing what I wish I would have known when I first started my career. I blogged and blogged and blogged until I decided enough was enough. I was quitting my job and had to start earning some money with my side hustle. So I experimented with online courses, membership sites, books, speaking, events, sponsored posts, consulting and website advertising. And the one thing that I loved most was Career Coaching. I could make an impact on other women, answer their questions and schedule my work around my soon to be growing family. Because I was pregnant and was planning to quit my job after maternity leave. August 1, 2014 I submitted my resignation letter and the rest is history! I created my dream job and in today's podcast episode, I'm sharing WHY I love career coaching so much. You'll learn the mindset behind becoming a career coach, what a career coach does and what career coaching sessions look like. You'll also learn the fastest way to get started as a career coach and how I recommend getting your first clients. I'll teach you the tools I use to accept payment and set up my calendar. I'll also share some tools you can use to hold your career coaching sessions. Make sure you add your name to the waitlist and apply for my Career Coach Certification program so you can get the quickest start to creating a career you love where you get to impact others and work from home. Set your own schedule and live the life you want by becoming a Certified Career Coach with Classy Career Girl®.  Get all the details here: www.classycareergirl.com/certification Please Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more women to find a job or business they love that supports the life they really want. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I've got some brand new episodes coming up soon and if you aren't subscribed, there's a good chance you might miss out. Thanks for your support!

I am excited today becuase I get to share with you how you can become a CCG Certified Career Coach. This really is a program where you can become a certified career coach anywhere in the world at your own pace. Our program is open right now and available until March 31st and today we released a new payment plan option. If you are interested, make sure you go to www.classycareergirl.com/certification for more info. In case we haven't had a chance to talk about the program and whether it's the right fit for you, today I am going to share what's included in the program, what we cover and what makes our program different. Our certification is for you if you want to set your own schedule and live the life you want. I am going to help you build a thriving and profitable career coaching business by the time you graduate. You get to study the curriculum the best way for you. This Spring cohort we are offering immediate access to the video curriculum or you can join CERTIFICATION LIVE in May where Anna will teach all 5 modules LIVE.

In today's podcast episode, I'm going to introduce you to Carina Lawson. Carina has an inspiring story of starting something new that she had been wanting to do for a really long time. She had a big year last year and since we've recorded this interview she has gotten certified as a Career Coach here at Classy Career Girl. I wanted you to hear her story and hear what it feels like on the other side of making a commitment to try something new since I know so many of you are starting a new career journey this year. "I've been growing quite a bit, I've always wanted to help women make empowered decisions with their time. I wanted to stop hiding from my physical planner business. I've taken certification to be better equiped to help more women. I now feel that I am on the right path to help more people." Career Coach Certification for Spring 2023 is now open until March 22. If you would like to submit your application, you can go to www.classycareergirl.com/certification and apply. We have limited spots and a really exciting two study options to choose from I am excited about, We have the normal 6 month training program that Carina did which was great for her to really transform her life slowly.  But if you want the fast track and want to start coaching clients by summer and become an alumni by summer, you can join the fast track Career Coach LIVE on May 2nd - May 4th where I am teaching the entire program in 3 days and you can get your 75% of your requirements done. So cool!

Here's a fact about me. I'm a nerd for making a list and setting a plan. How about you? Planning is not making a resolution. It's putting pen to paper, setting goals, and executing. My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the founder and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a career and leadership coaching platform for women. Anna and I met through another colleague in the personal development space. When I met Anna, I knew I had to have her on the show. Two of her superpowers are her planning tools and the systems she creates not only for herself but for her clients. During my conversation with Anna, we discussed: 1. Her thoughts on her quarterly and annual planning process 2. How often Anna revisits and reviews her plan 3. The roadblocks to successful planning 4. The affirmations that we can use daily to help us with our plan execution 5. The systems that Anna uses to run her business that we can use if we have a corporate job, a business, or both 6. Her 2023 Planning Workshop, which is an evergreen course you can take at any time if you are eager to build your own personal or professional plan Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Classy Career Girl: Classy Career Girl - https://www.classycareergirl.com/ Classy Career Girl Planning Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

Are you looking to have an amazing 2023? If so, plan, plan, plan for it! My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the owner and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a platform to help women love the work they do in the world. Anna is a successful coach and is a great example of someone who knows how to plan, create systems, and make her goals a reality! If you need some help or a nudge in this area, listen in! During my conversation with Anna, we talked about: 1. An overview of her planning process 2. How often Anna revisits her plan 3. How we can pivot and look inward for answers if we're not hitting our goals 4. Affirmations and routines that Anna uses to keep a positive mindset throughout the year 5. How batching and delegation can help anyone maximize their time Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Classy Career Girl: https://www.classycareergirl.com/ Planning Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

Are you looking to have an amazing 2023? If so, plan, plan, plan for it! My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the owner and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a platform to help women love the work they do in the world. Anna is a successful coach and is a great example of someone who knows how to plan, create systems, and make her goals a reality! If you need some help or a nudge in this area, listen in! During my conversation with Anna, we talked about: 1. An overview of her planning process 2. How often Anna revisits her plan 3. How we can pivot and look inward for answers if we're not hitting our goals 4. Affirmations and routines that Anna uses to keep a positive mindset throughout the year 5. How batching and delegation can help anyone maximize their time Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Classy Career Girl: https://www.classycareergirl.com/ Planning Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

Here's a fact about me. I'm a nerd for making a list and setting a plan. How about you? Planning is not making a resolution. It's putting pen to paper, setting goals, and executing. My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the founder and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a career and leadership coaching platform for women. Anna and I met through another colleague in the personal development space. When I met Anna, I knew I had to have her on the show. Two of her superpowers are her planning tools and the systems she creates not only for herself but for her clients. During my conversation with Anna, we discussed: 1. Her thoughts on her quarterly and annual planning process 2. How often Anna revisits and reviews her plan 3. The roadblocks to successful planning 4. The affirmations that we can use daily to help us with our plan execution 5. The systems that Anna uses to run her business that we can use if we have a corporate job, a business, or both 6. Her 2023 Planning Workshop, which is an evergreen course you can take at any time if you are eager to build your own personal or professional plan Resources: Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Classy Career Girl: Classy Career Girl - https://www.classycareergirl.com/ Classy Career Girl Planning Workshop: https://www.classycareergirl.com/planningworkshop-fp

A common misconception is that if you want to start a business, you have to quit your day job. But, the truth is you don't have to quit without the income coming in consistently. I worked on Classy Career Girl for 3 years before I quit my day job. At the time I quit, my business income had reached my day job income so I was safe to make the leap into entrepreneurship full-time! I built up my business as a side hustle and worked on my passion project in the evenings and weekends. I even quit after 6 weeks of maternity leave and built my business with a baby on my lap! :) One thing I learned very quickly is that when I had my day job, I needed to be able to generate multiple revenue streams quickly because I had very little time to work in my business. So today on the Classy Career Girl Podcast, I'm outlining the steps I took to create multiple streams of revenue so I had consistent income to quit my day job. In today's episode, I am sharing why creating multiple income streams is important. You'll learn how you can plan your launches for the year and how to prioritize your product ideas so you know which one to start with first. I'll share 10 revenue sources that will help you create consistent recurring revenue and give you a sneak peek at our Magic Income Streams Course which is included in our 2022 Classy Career girl Black Friday Bundle! Our sale starts Wednesday, November 9th! If you are on my email list you get a special discount for the pre-sale so make sure you go to and www.classycareergirl.com/freeplan and get on my email list and watch for my emails! IF you want to check out what's included in the sale, you can go to www.classycareergirl.com/bundle

How would it feel to be working at something you are truly passionate about? How would it impact the rest of your life? Anna Runyan, founder of Classy Career Girl, named one of the 35 most influential career sites of 2014 by Forbes Magazine, takes us step-by-step through her transition from corporate consultant with a blogging hobby to running a full-time business doing what she loves, helping women to find and launch their dream careers or businesses! So, those of you who are curious about online business may want to grab a pen! For help finding work that fits you, register for our free 8-day course at figureitout.co!