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2 episodes with micala quinn
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2 episodes with micala quinn
2 episodes with micala quinn
2 episodes with micala quinn
2 episodes with micala quinn
THIS is how you work with a copywriter...even if you are good at writing! Micala Quinn's secret to tripling her teacher income as a work-from-home mom on part time hours is......to hire and outsource! But how do you outsource copywriting, which is your personal connection with your community and your audience...without losing your authentic voice?Find a copywriter who can: learn your message AND how YOU would say it. take a collaborative approach grow with you over the long term.If you want to get the full picture of how Micala works with her copywriter to create massive success in her business while raising her babies, read on! She has over 50,000 followers on Instagram and has supported over 2000 moms not having to choose between the family life they want and the income they need by creating their perfect balance as a freelancer!0:05:12 - Normalizing having kids present while working as a work-from-home mom0:07:24 - Micala's process for outsourcing copywriting while maintaining her unique voice and connection with her audience0:14:26 - Micala's strategy of using her podcast as anchor content, repurposing it across social media and email0:17:25 - Micala trusts her copywriter to execute social media content with minimal involvement0:20:23 - Overcoming writer's block and having open communication with your copywriter about feedback and improvementEPISODES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Blog: What makes a great copywriterBlog: Do you really need to hire a copywriter?Connect with Micala on Instagram @micala.quinnCONNECT WITH MEGAN:Join My Inbox Community → www.megankachigan.com/emailWebsite → www.megankachigan.comFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/megan.kachiganLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-kachigan-loehr-9957684b/Threads → https://www.threads.net/@megankachiganAsk a question for the podcast → https://forms.gle/9rPT7dtAKQCErzUg6WORK WITH ME: Download the Services GuideBook a Power Hour (and get my Starter Gdoc too!)Prefer to read this episode as a blog? It is published here: https://www.megankachigan.com/outsourcing-copywriting-helped-micala-quinn-triple-her-teaching-income-as-a-work-from-home-momIf you are enjoying these episodes, please rate and review so that I can continue to provide you top-quality free content. Simply scroll to “Copywriting For Coaches” on Apple Podcasts, select a 5-star rating, and tap “write a review.” Thank you!
Have you ever heard of freelancing? On today's episode, we are chatting with a fellow Kansas-City based entrepreneur, Micala Quinn. Micala teaches people, typically moms, how to start and run their freelancing businesses from home while having the flexibility to spend time with their babies, through her course The Live Free Academy. She shares her own journey from teaching to freelancing after motherhood, and highlights the services that a Virtual Assistant can provide. We chat about how blogging skills can translate into freelancing and Micala shares advice on how to start a freelance business. We can't wait for you to dive into today's episode and learn more about either doing this in addition to your blog or hiring help in your own blogging business!Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThank you to our sponsor Lulu for sponsoring this episode! Check out more about how to self-publish your next book HERE.Sign up for URL Genius here!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode118We hit over 100K downloads on the podcast and we want to celebrate by answering all of YOUR blogging questions! Send in your voice message question HERE and we will answer it for you!
Freelancer and entrepreneur, Micala Quinn joins Blake to share her journey from being a high school English teacher to becoming a freelancer and working for herself. In this episode, Micala talks about the challenges she faced as a new mother and the desire to stay home with her child, which led her to explore freelancing options. Join them as they emphasize the importance of identifying one's strengths and skills to transition into freelancing successfully and offer resources and guidance for women looking to work from home and create a flexible lifestyle for their families. In this episode, you'll be able to: Gain insights into Micala's personal journey from teaching to freelancing and how motherhood played a pivotal role in her career transition. Learn about the challenges and setbacks the guest faced when starting her freelancing career, including the struggle to secure her first paying client. Discover practical tips and resources for identifying your strengths and skills, making a successful transition to freelancing, and achieving a flexible work-from-home lifestyle. To connect with Michelle: Instagram: @micala.quinn Facebook: @micalaquinn Website: micalaquinn.com
If you are feeling the pressure of trying to figure out how to make consistent money for your family without doing all of the crazy things along with the hustle and the drama, then get ready to take some notes from today's episode! I know that being forced to choose between working and mothering is actually a huge problem and being expected to be in a chair somewhere else, multiple hours a day at predetermined times where they don't care if your kids are sick, if they need you, or if they have a competition, can be really hard and stressful. I have an incredible guest coming on the show today to teach you what freelancing could look like so you can work from home, set your own hours, and do something that you love and still be able to be with your kids anytime you want to be. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and your family then get ready to dive into today's episode with me and special guest, Micala Quinn. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . Resources from Today's Episode: Free Crash Course*: https://micalaquinn.com/cc?orid=97204&opid=1 Free Skills Assessment*: https://micalaquinn.com/skills?orid=97204&opid=2 The Live Free Academy*: https://micalaquinn.com/academy?orid=97204&opid=3 Micala's Website: https://www.micalaquinn.com/ *= Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn commissions for purchases made through links on this site at no extra cost to you, but we only recommend products and programs we trust. . . . Join Our Free Systemize Your Life Community www.facebook.com/groups/systemizeyourlife . . Join The Complete Home Management System That Takes Your From Overwhelmed To Organized In Four Weeks! JOIN SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE HERE www.chelsijo.co/syl . . Join The Complete Task Management System That Takes Your Business From Overwhelmed To Organized! JOIN SYSTEMIZE YOUR BIZ HERE www.chelsijo.co/syb
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If you've been searching for a way to start making real money from home so that you can have the freedom to be home with your kids but you have no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Today's guest is an absolute powerhouse of knowledge in helping moms bring in income from home by using the gifts and abilities they already have, and without building a “personal brand”. Micala Quinn has helped over 2,000 moms start, grow, and scale their own freelance business, which in turn gives them an opportunity to earn an income while also never missing a soccer practice or doctor's appointment. She created an online course and community that gives corporate moms, stay-at-home-moms and everyone in between the step-by-step guide to financial freedom (without having to sell an MLM product to friends and family!). I know the struggle of feeling the pull to be home and not miss your kids' childhood while simultaneously not being able to financially swing being a one income family. But what if there was a way to do both? Micala does a fantastic job of answering this question and holding your hand through every step of the process. GRAB MICALA'S FREE CRASH COURSE (*affiliate link) Connect with Micala Join the free Joy Filled Community Follow on Instagram
Jacqueline is joined by Micala Quinn who has helped almost 3,000 moms start, grow and scale their own freelance business, which in turn gives them an opportunity to earn an income while also never missing a soccer practice or doctor's appointment. She created an online course and community that gives corporate moms, stay-at-home-moms and other ambitious moms the step-by-step guide to financial freedom (without having to sell an MLM product to friends and family!).Take a listen to learn how you can work smarter not harder, and never skip a beat with your kids.• Skills Assessment & Freelance Crash Course (both FREE!)• Freelance and work from home tips for moms who want more!• Live Free Academy -- get started today!• Connect with @micala.quinn on Instagram• Leave a review for the podcast • Join the Motherhood Intended Community• Follow @motherhood_intended on InstagramSupport the showLoving the podcast? Then we would love YOUR support with the continued production of this show! With the help of our audience, the podcast will be able to bring you the best content, most interesting guests, fun events, and helpful resources for women everywhere. Show some love here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/motherhoodintended
In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we welcome Courtney Ibinger to the Hot Flash Podcast microphone and start by sharing the story of when we (Amy & Anita) decidedly became car thieves, at quite a young age. In a flash, Courtney is a native of Wisconsin and moved to the upstate of SC in 2018. In Wisconsin, she was a teacher. They were making a move to SC and thinking of starting a family so this was the perfect opportunity to pivot in her career. She wanted to have more flexibility in her schedule and to be able to stay at home with her crew. So pivot is what Courtney did and she started her own business. Courtney has built a thriving, online business that has given her personal and financial freedom. And she shares her secrets and tips for how you can do it too. Grab your headphones and listen now! Connect with Courtney:Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyibinger/ (@courtneyibinger) Want to work with Courtney?: https://www.courtneyibinger.com/ (https://www.courtneyibinger.com/) The programs Courtney used: Micala Quinn's Freelance Crash Course: https://micalaquinn.com/cc?orid=4060&opid=1 (https://micalaquinn.com/cc?orid=4060&opid=1) Micala Quinn's Live Free Academy: https://micalaquinn.com/academy?orid=4060&opid=3 (https://micalaquinn.com/academy?orid=4060&opid=3) Sarah Masci's Day Rate Quick Start: https://courtneyibinger--brackenhousebranding.thrivecart.com/day-rate-quickstart/ (https://courtneyibinger--brackenhousebranding.thrivecart.com/day-rate-quickstart/) (Courtney's affiliate links) Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash Podcast's Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/@thehfpc ( @thehfpc) Amy's Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/@theamypec (@theamypec) Anita's Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/@aschwier (@aschwier) Original music by: Tim Pecoraro Sound Design and Mixing by: Tim Pecoraro
On today's FIRST episode ever, you'll get a little background on me, my business and a few of my marketing philosophies for solo entrepreneurs! I'm so excited to have you join me on this journey. Inside this episode you'll hear: How and why I started my freelancing journey Why I decided to niche in to a specific service A little experiment I tried in late 2021 that had MASSIVE results in Q1 of 2022 What to expect on this podcast and more! Come join the movement of real-life marketing strategies for living your *real* life? Come join us in the FREE Facebook community, Marketing + Content for Solopreneurs at www.neonsoulmarketing.com/community Let's connect on Instagram! Find me at www.instagram.com/neonsoulmarketing.com. Interested in starting your freelance business? Go to the best of the best! Micala Quinn is literally the queen of freelancing, motherhood, and building an online business. Go download her free Freelancing Crash Course at www.neonsoulmarketing.com/micalaquinn!
As a mom, the work/life balance is a constant struggle. We often find ourselves searching for a legit work at home job in hopes to never miss out on the sweet moments with our babies. In this episode, we chat with Micala Quinn about starting and building a successful freelance business from home. Thanks to the online space, moms can actually have their cake and eat it too; work from home and build financial freedom - all with a baby on your hip! Micala shares her journey from high school English teacher to building her Live Free empire. She is truly an incredible leader to WAHM's across the world. Tune in for advice on all things business and motherhood. A perfect episode just in time for Mother's Day! Bio: Micala Quinn is a Kansas City mom, wife, former teacher, and current CEO solving the modern working mom dilemma. A FORBES and Fox4 KCTV featured contributor, Micala coaches women looking to lead and launch successful, sustainable freelance businesses. To date, more than 1,800 women across the country & world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. A fixture in iTunes' Top 20 for Entrepreneur podcasts, it has surpassed 160,000 downloads. When Micala is not leading the charge to provide women with the freedom to work and mother, you can catch her walking to the park with her kiddos, making cookies, or watching a rerun of Friends for the millionth time with her cute husband. FREE Skills Assessment The Live Free Academy Freelance Crash Course Connect with Micala on Instagram Tune in every other THURSDAY for a new episode! *Connect with us on Instagram*
Join host Brittany Kues, as she goes solo in this episode to give you insight into who she is and how her journey to Podcast Producer came to be. After shifting her mindset and no longer settling for the “dreamer” mentality, she took a leap of faith and launched her own digital marketing business during the covid pandemic. With the help of Micala Quinn, Lauren Wrighton, and Brandi Mowles, Brittany has been able to grow her business and transform her skills to offer premium podcast marketing and production services. Brittany gives insight into her entrepreneurial journey and shares advice on overcoming limiting beliefs and not settling for less than you deserve. This mama knows what it's like to want to accomplish your goals but not sacrifice time away from your babies. If you're interested in finding lifestyle freedom and living the laptop life, you won't want to miss this episode! Connect with Brittany on Instagram and LinkedIn Tune in every other THURSDAY for a new episode! *Follow us on Instagram*
Whether you want to kick your business off or give it a boost of inspiration this episode has something for you! Today Kim and I break down our favorite and most impactful business books from the stories that inspired us at the beginning of our journey to the books that are helping us take our skills and our mindset to the next level - there're all here! We think the ingredients of a good business book must be just right (like the perfect chocolate chip cookie)! It has to be: Inspirational Educational (better if it's outside of the box) Actionable Entertaining We think these books have those magic ingredients - and more! But wait, are you an online service provider who has hit your goals and now needs help taking back your time? I've got something for you! Download your Dream Team Starter Kit http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (HERE) or at www.julietraining.com/starterkit Books & links mentioned in this episode: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781004032884 (Of Gold and Dust) by Samantha Wills https://bookshop.org/books/the-4-hour-workweek-escape-9-5-live-anywhere-and-join-the-new-rich-expanded-updated/9780307465351 (The 4 Hour Workweek) by Tim Ferriss https://bookshop.org/books/everything-is-figureoutable/9780525534990 (Everything if Figureoutable) by Marie Forleo Live Free Academy with Micala Quinn (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/books/chillpreneur-the-new-rules-for-creating-success-freedom-and-abundance-on-your-terms-9781401960629/9781401960629 (Chillpreneur) by Denise Duffield Thomas (updated July 2022 https://bookshop.org/books/chill-and-prosper-the-new-way-to-grow-your-business-make-millions-and-change-the-world/9781401968304 (Chill and Prosper)) https://bookshop.org/books/get-rich-lucky-bitch-release-your-money-blocks-and-live-a-first-class-life/9781788171335 (Get Rich Lucky Bitch) by Denise Duffield Thomas https://bookshop.org/books/big-magic-creative-living-beyond-fear/9781594634727 (Big Magic) by Elizabeth Gilbert https://bookshop.org/books/deep-work-rules-for-focused-success-in-a-distracted-world-9781455586677/9781455586677 (Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World) by Cal Newport https://bookshop.org/books/a-world-without-email-reimagining-work-in-an-age-of-communication-overload/9780525536550 (A World Without Email) by Cal Newport https://bookshop.org/books/fear-is-not-the-boss-of-you-how-to-get-out-of-your-head-and-live-the-life-you-were-made-for/9780310359067 (Fear is Not the Boss of You) by Jennifer Allwood https://bookshop.org/books/get-unstuck-and-stay-unstuck-because-fear-is-not-the-boss-of-you/9780310455646 (Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck) by Jennifer Allwood https://jenniferallwood.com/podcast/ (The Jennifer Allwood Show) (Podcast) https://bookshop.org/books/do-less-a-revolutionary-approach-to-time-and-energy-management-for-ambitious-women/9781401955014 (Do Less) by Kate Northrup The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza E241: https://alliecasazza.com/shownotes/241/ (How I Sync my Work with my Menstrual Cycle ( So I Can Win at Life)) https://bookshop.org/books/free-to-focus-a-total-productivity-system-to-achieve-more-by-doing-less/9780801075261 (Free to Focus) by Michael Hyatt https://bookshop.org/books/built-to-sell-creating-a-business-that-can-thrive-without-you-9798200640317/9781591845829 (Built to Sell) by Josh Warrillow https://bookshop.org/books/company-of-one-why-staying-small-is-the-next-big-thing-for-business/9780358213253 (Company of One) by Paul Jarvis https://www.amazon.com/Figures-Simplify-Business-Scale-Faster-ebook/dp/B0891Z89SB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=from+6+to+7+figures&qid=1649122049&sprefix=from+6+to+%2Caps%2C1088&sr=8-1 (From 6 to 7 Figures) by Austin Netzley...
Ready to find an amazing VA in the New Year? Or maybe you're feeling not-so-ready, but you want to be? I always say hire before you're ready, and my guest Micala Quinn will help get you there by helping you frame out the right questions to ask, and give support in taking that next step with confidence. This episode has the potential to be a game-changer for a lot of listeners. Micala is the go-to pro for freelancing moms who are looking to take control of the narrative behind the way we work. She helps develop female entrepreneurs to take full control of their businesses, their freedom, and their overall satisfaction when it comes to balancing life, work, motherhood, and more. She has changed so many lives, including my own, with her podcast, course, resources, and support. I know you're going to love this episode. Micala coaches women looking to lead and launch successful sustainable freelance businesses. To date, more than 1800 women across the country and world have enrolled in her Overwhelmed to Overbooked course which has just gone through some amazing updates for the new year becoming the Live Free Academy. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. A fixture in iTunes top 20 For entrepreneur podcasts, it has surpassed 160,000 downloads. Make sure to connect with her via the links below to get access to her amazing resources. Hire Form http://micalaquinn.com/hire (micalaquinn.com/hire) Micala's https://micalaquinn.com/overbooked/?orid=13206&opid=4 (Overwhelmed to Overbooked) Program https://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/ (Micala's Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/ Micala's Website: https://www.micalaquinn.com/ (https://www.micalaquinn.com/) Micala's Freebies: www/micalaquinn.com/free-resources BEFORE YOU GO: If you loved this episode I'd be so honored if you shared it with a friend!
How have things in the digital workspace shifted over the last year or two? And how does that impact service providers like you? As promised, we are going to jump back in today to the second part of the State of the Union for service providing professionals with this incredible panel! We are back with part 2 of our interview panel with Lauren Golden, Jordan Gill, Sara Wiles, Micala Quinn, Tasha Booth, and Sarah Noked. Full show notes available at theopsauthority.com/podcast/130.
What is going on in the online space as we embark on 2022? How have things in the digital workspace shifted over the last year or two? And how does that impact service providers like you? Today I'm excited to speak with some legendary women, who I have gained inspiration from and who have truly helped me become the leader of The Ops Authority. They are dear friends who I share audiences with, and we are here to talk about the “State of The Union” for service providing professionals. On this panel we have Lauren Golden, Jordan Gill, Sara Wiles, Tasha Booth, Micala Quinn, and Sarah Noked, and I know you're going to love hearing the perspectives from each of us about where the service provider world is heading as we move into 2022. This is part 1 of 2, so be sure to come back next week for the second part of our conversation. For full show notes, visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/129.
In this episode, I interview freelancing expert Micala Quinn. Freelancing is one of my favorite ways to help you gain experience in a new role while earning income which can be a great stepping stone into a full-time career or even become a full-time career itself. Micala Quinn is a Kansas City mom, wife, former teacher, and current CEO solving the modern working mom dilemma. Listen to our interview as Micala talks about the top roles in freelancing for teachers.Read the transcript!Check out Micala's Freelance Starter Kit!TAKE THE FREE QUIZ: What career outside of the classroom are you qualified for? Join our community:Connect with Daphne on Instagram @teachercareercoachSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode! If you would be kind enough to support The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, leaving a rating and review would be very appreciated. By leaving a review, you are helping other teachers looking for support to find this community as well. Click here to leave a review. Would you make a great guest for The Teacher Career Coach Podcast? Let us know! If you're a former teacher, click here! If you're a burnout specialist, career coach, or other specialist that would be a good fit for this audience, click here!
There's never been a better time to become a Virtual Assistant (VA), with more businesses than before ever working virtually. Especially if you're a mom who wants to work from home, it's really a perfect fit since you can bring in an income while working flexible hours AND doing something you enjoy! Or, maybe you have a small business and are feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to keep it going. You've been thinking about hiring but wondering if it's the right time to outsource. Enter: the world of Virtual Assistants! A VA is also sometimes called a freelancer. It just means you operate as an independent contractor to help small or online businesses grow. You might have a specialized skill set like graphic design, social media marketing, or copywriting, or you might offer virtual admin support. In today's episode, we discuss everything you want to know about either hiring a VA or learning how to become a VA yourself! My guest today, Micala Quinn, is a wife, mom, online course creator, podcaster, and work at home enthusiast. Her mission is to revolutionize what it means to be a working mother. Micala's online course is designed to launch working moms into the freelance world prepared, confident, and ready to make their mark. To date, more than 1,000 moms across the country and world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. With more than 200 5-star reviews, the podcast has surpassed 100,000 downloads. What you'll learn in this episode: How to launch into becoming a freelancer/Virtual Assistant How being vulnerable led to Micala's dream job Who should your first hire be as an entrepreneur and how do you know when you're ready? Plus how to get creative and barter when you don't yet have the cash How to balance working mom life, plus child care options as a work-at-home-mom Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you liked what you heard, please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: If you are thinking about launching a digital course someday, do yourself a favor and save some major headaches and expensive trial and errors. Take my mentor, Amy Porterfield's, free quiz here to discover your personal path to creating a profitable digital course. In less than 2 minutes, you'll figure out action by action what steps YOU should take based on YOUR goals, audience, and business level. Join Micala's free Facebook group here! Fill out Micala's hiring form to find your next team member or assistant Sign-up for Micala's free workshop: 3 Secrets to Start, Launch & Grow a Freelance Business (No Matter What Your Current Job Is or Isn't!) here! If you want to lend your voice to create positive change in the beauty industry and make some money in the process, becoming a Beautycounter consultant is for you! (I use Beautycounter like an affiliate program on my blog and it's my second highest affiliate earner!) Find out more here and register to join my team! Erin Condren's Planners Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Follow Micala on Instagram @Micala.Quinn or join her Overwhelmed to Overbooked Course here! Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don't forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches. EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com
If you are a mom wondering how you can make money from home while taking care of your little ones, this episode is for you! There are tons of ways to make money at home that you can use to fund the things you need to sell digital products, and one of those ways is to become a freelancer. Micala Quinn is a Kansas City mom, wife, former teacher, and current CEO solving the modern working mom dilemma. A FORBES and Fox4 KCTV featured contributor, Micala coaches women looking to lead and launch successful, sustainable freelance businesses. Micala is chatting with us today all about how you can launch your own freelance business and make a full-time income while working part-time hours. Micala shares how to find your right client, how to connect with them, how to package your services, and how to get your business up and running within thirty days. Tune in to learn how you can get started today! Resources Mentioned: Like Micala's Facebook Page Follow Micala on Instagram Check out Micala's Website The Get Started Guide to Freelancing I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes available at www.monicafroese.com/34
In today's episode, Micala Quinn explains how to build a profitable skill set that you can turn into an income. Even though we're navigating an uncertain world during the global pandemic, we have access to untold opportunities as freelancers. Join us as we discuss a four-step process for finding these opportunities and the types of skills you need to create a long-term, viable, and profitable business! Podcast Outline: [0:40] Introduction to Micala Quinn and the topic of how to build a profitable skill set [2:11] Micala's freedom story - how she got started as a freelancer and pursued freedom, flexibility, and financial stability. Micala shares how she persevered to find online course work that used her teaching skills. [10:10] The benefits and challenges of working from home and raising a family - how to become an “accidental hero” while pursuing entrepreneurship. [11:51] What skill Micala developed to offer as a service when she built her freelance business - how she evaluated her current skill set and figured out how to translate it to other positions she was applying for. Micala and Craig explain the importance of transferable skills you can use to pivot and grow your business. [14:52] How “skills are the currency that will power your freelance business into a successful future” - Micala and Craig discuss this quote from Craig, how investing in your skill set is one of the best investments you can make. [18:04] Different types of skill sets that might be important for a freelancer to develop now - how to determine the right skill set to develop as a new or established freelancer. Micala and Craig describe different types of roles and the skill sets needed for them. [22:41] How freelancers and online business owners have thrived in the midst of uncertainty and a global pandemic - which types of niches Micala sees thriving and filling a need for business owners. [27:02] How it's an exciting time to be a freelancer right now - Micala and Craig share stories illustrating how the freelance industry grew during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it's possible to replace clients before your income feels a hit. Steps to Selecting a Profitable Skill You Can Turn into an Income [30:24] #1 Do some brain dumping on a sheet of paper - think about what jobs you've done and the hard skills you used for them each day. [31:37] #2 For each of the hard skills (tangible tasks) you wrote down, think about the soft skills you have that allow you to excel at that tangible task. [32:15] #3 Evaluate your list - determine what stands out to you. [32:36] #4 Translate your evaluation into a freelance space - how to determine a niche for yourself based on your tangible/hard skills and soft skills. [34:14] How you can see a pattern of the way you're wired and then attach it to profitable niches and opportunities [35:21] Some common services Micala sees women starting with in her area [36:45] How to get to know Micala Resources and tools discussed in this episode: Learn more about Micala Quinn: MicalaQuinn.com Live Free, Mama podcast On - Instagram @micala.quinn HireMyMom.com Facebook Groups Google Dashboard Facebook Ads Shopify Klaviyo Teachable Thinkific Kajabi
In today's episode, I have the honor of chatting with freelance expert, Micala Quinn. Micala shares her story of how she went from teaching to starting a freelance business that not only allowed her to be home with her kids, but tripled her teaching salary. Micala also gives us the inside scoop on how she turned her expertise into a passive income, how she built her dream team and so much more. If you enjoyed this conversation, screenshot your podcast player, upload it to your stories and tag me @AnnaKonchar and @micala.quinn! For todays shownotes: https://www.annakonchar.com/episode76
Hey friends! I recently sat down and had a conversation with Micala Quinn on her show, the Live Free Podcast to have a conversation about how virtual support professionals could support e-commerce and product based businesses. I wanted to bring a piece of that conversion to my podcast. In this episode, I am exploring the 4 areas of your business where virtual, freelance support could make a positive impact for you. If you’ve been wondering how you can get some remote, flexible, rockstar team members to support you while you grow your business then tune in! ON TODAY’S EPISODE: 4 areas in your business that would benefit from help Hiring help dependent on your business model and needs A mistake I’ve seen from business owners when hiring for a virtual role FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES, HEAD TO BIT.LY/PTPEP197 SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT If you want support from our community, coaching with me and resources to help you continue thriving as you grow your business, be sure to check out my Proof to Product LABS program. It’s my 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/prooftoproduct/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list. Be sure SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
Do you ever wish you could find the perfect combination of freedom, flexibility, and financial stability? Then you will LOVE learning more about FREELANCING from "Live Free Podcast" Host, Micala Quinn! She gives you the confidence to be able to start an at-home business with the strengths you already have and trust that you can make money without sacrificing what you REALLY want -to be with your family more. Whether you are looking to add a 2nd income, replace one you currently have, or just want to see if this is for you, get excited for this episode! Get Micala's free resources including her webinar on 3 discoveries she made that will help you evaluate if a freelance career is for you! togathermoments.com/freelance Connect with Micala on her Live Free Podcast or Instagram HERE All show notes and resources from this episode at togathermoments.com! Order your Togather™ for Easter game HERE! Remember this non-denominational Lenten countdown begins February 17, 2021. Order Togather™ for Family Dinner, Togather™ for Date Night, and more HERE at togathermoments.com!
Collecting payments from clients shouldn’t be a hassle. If it feels like a hassle then you’re doing something wrong...Don’t worry, we got you covered!In this episode of the Systematic Excellence Podcast we talked to Micala Quinn: wife, mom, podcaster, and creator of the online course “Overwhelmed to Overbooked”, about how entrepreneurs, who struggle with collecting payments or find it to be a time consuming process, can make it easier on themselves and their clients by improving their payment collection system. In this episode, we discussed:➡️ Reasons your payment process is costing you business ➡️ Tips to make your payment collecting process more efficient➡️ Micala Quinn’s “Hire your next team member” and why it’s so greatAnd a lot more. Check this episode out now!Connect with Micala Quinnhttps://micalaquinn.com/hire/https://www.facebook.com/micalaquinn/https://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/micala-quinn/Our Websitehttps://systematicexcellenceconsulting.com/home/Hire Your First Contractor BundleConnect with Amalie:https://www.instagram.com/amalie.shaffer/https://www.facebook.com/amalie.shaffer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amalieshaffer/Connect with Janine:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-suvakhttps://www.instagram.com/systematicexcellence/https://www.facebook.com/systematicexcellenceconsulting/Note: If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@systematicexcellence.com.Content Disclaimer: The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article, video or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video, or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article, video, or audio. Systematic Excellence Consulting LLC disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article, video, or audio.Disclaimer: Some of these links are for products and services offered by the podcast creators. Affiliate Disclaimer: The article, video, or audio may contain affiliate links. We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Although you won't pay any more for any purchases you make, the commissions will enable us to continue to provide free content to readers and listeners.
There’s never been a better time to become a Virtual Assistant (VA), with more businesses than before ever working virtually. Especially if you’re a mom who wants to work from home, it’s really a perfect fit since you can bring in an income while working flexible hours AND doing something you enjoy! Or, maybe you have a small business and are feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to keep it going. You’ve been thinking about hiring but wondering if it’s the right time to outsource. Enter: the world of Virtual Assistants! A VA is also sometimes called a freelancer. It just means you operate as an independent contractor to help small or online businesses grow. You might have a specialized skill set like graphic design, social media marketing, or copywriting, or you might offer virtual admin support. In today’s episode, we discuss everything you want to know about either hiring a VA or learning how to become a VA yourself! My guest today, Micala Quinn, is a wife, mom, online course creator, podcaster, and work at home enthusiast. Her mission is to revolutionize what it means to be a working mother. Micala’s online course is designed to launch working moms into the freelance world prepared, confident, and ready to make their mark. To date, more than 1,000 moms across the country and world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. With more than 200 5-star reviews, the podcast has surpassed 100,000 downloads. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to launch into becoming a freelancer/Virtual Assistant How being vulnerable led to Micala’s dream job Who should your first hire be as an entrepreneur and how do you know when you’re ready? Plus how to get creative and barter when you don’t yet have the cash How to balance working mom life, plus child care options as a work-at-home-mom Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you liked what you heard, please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: If you are thinking about launching a digital course someday, do yourself a favor and save some major headaches and expensive trial and errors. Take my mentor, Amy Porterfield’s, free quiz here to discover your personal path to creating a profitable digital course. In less than 2 minutes, you’ll figure out action by action what steps YOU should take based on YOUR goals, audience, and business level. Join Micala’s free Facebook group here! Fill out Micala’s hiring form to find your next team member or assistant Sign-up for Micala’s free workshop: 3 Secrets to Start, Launch & Grow a Freelance Business (No Matter What Your Current Job Is or Isn’t!) here! If you want to lend your voice to create positive change in the beauty industry and make some money in the process, becoming a Beautycounter consultant is for you! (I use Beautycounter like an affiliate program on my blog and it’s my second highest affiliate earner!) Find out more here and register to join my team! Erin Condren’s Planners Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Follow Micala on Instagram @Micala.Quinn or join her Overwhelmed to Overbooked Course here! Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don’t forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches. EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com
In this episode, I'm talking with Micala Quinn, a former teacher turned podcast host and course creator. Her course, Overwhelmed to Overbooked has helped over a thousand women-(primarily moms), successfully launch and scale their freelancing business from home. Listen to how your teaching experience could easily translate into being a virtual assistant or even a project manager! Want to know what other work opportunities you might love beyond the classroom? Click here to get the FREE Top Jobs for Teachers download. Connect with Micala Quinn Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out! Check out the full show notes HERE
In this episode, I’m talking with Micala Quinn, a former teacher turned podcast host and course creator. Her course, Overwhelmed to Overbooked has helped over a thousand women-(primarily moms), successfully launch and scale their freelancing business from home. Listen to how your teaching experience could easily translate into being a virtual assistant or even a project manager! In this episode, we’ll explore: How Micala made the shift from teaching high school English to becoming a virtual assistant Why you are 100% qualified to start a freelancing business with “just a teaching degree” Why freelancing offers unlimited possibilities to scale your income while working from home If you enjoyed this episode I invite you to take a screenshot and tag me on your Instagram stories @teachertransition and tell me your biggest takeaway! Want to know what other work opportunities you might love beyond the classroom? Click here to get the FREE Top Jobs for Teachers download. Referenced in the Show Teacher Transition Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Micala Quinn Be sure to listen to learn the details for the launch giveaway!! Check out the full show notes HERE
Madison Anaya is the host of the Fearless Chase podcast and a content strategist who discovered early on the importance of chasing after your dreams. She’s pivoted in her own life and is a ball of fire! Madison has incredible strategies and tools when it comes to recognizing what you should be saying in your content in order to speak directly to your ideal client. Madison has built The Fearless Chase community which is filled with female entrepreneurs who are some of the most supportive and encouraging women out there. We are talking about content strategy as well as imposter syndrome and Madison getting candid with us on her own experiences with imposter syndrome. Let’s start focusing on serving instead of impressing! What we’re talking about Fearlessly Chasing Your Dreams Getting Past Imposter Syndrome Content Strategy & The Importance of Being Yourself Fearlessly Chasing Your Dreams Madison’s life was on the path to suburbia with her middle-school sweetheart and a corporate career in communications. That all quickly changed when in the span of less than two years she totaled her car, her father-in-law passed away from cancer, her house was flooded by hurricane Harvey, her mother-in-law got cancer and her parents got a divorce. Suddenly, she felt like she was drowning and needed to figure out who she was as a person. In her corporate job, she discovered that she enjoyed social media, so she took a semester off of school and created The Fearless Chase podcast. Listening to how others chased their dreams, she interviewed Micala Quinn and decided to start offering virtual assistant services. Ultimately, Madison was able to take her side hustle and go full-time and realize her sweet spot was in content strategy. She pivoted and decided to hone in on that particular skill, along with launching events. Getting Past Imposter Syndrome Imposter syndrome can creep in with thoughts of “What if people figure out if I don’t know what I’m doing?”. Madison was insecure with how young she was and questioned whether anyone would listen to what a 24 year old had to say. As a teen, she was part of a Christian group of kids who were leaders in training. In that group she was always reminded that she was in training, no matter what position she was in and that has stuck with her throughout the years. Madison says that if you want to grow, you have to allow yourself to be a beginner and be in training. Let the world know that you are learning along the way and see how that humanizes you in the eyes of others, ultimately making you more trustworthy. Content Strategy & The Importance of Being Yourself Focusing on serving instead of impressing is what is going to take your content to the next level. The biggest hurdle is narrowing down who you are talking to and most people skip this step. You can’t serve them well if you don’t know who you’re serving. Combine who you’re talking to with what you offer and what your brand consists of. Take that combination to create 3-5 topics that you can speak on a regular basis. Madison suggests you look at what people are telling you and your competitors and reply in their own lingo. So often we want to use our industry lingo, but that doesn’t resonate with those who want and need our services. If it did, then they wouldn’t be hiring you! Explain it in their terms and they’ll want to work with you because they understand you. Lastly, be yourself. Talk and create content as if you were talking to your best friend. Chances are that your dream client is likely a version of yourself...past, present or future. Is your content serving your audience? LINKS MENTIONED Fearless Chase Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fearless-chase/id1409284043 Madison Anaya’s Website https://madisonanaya.com/ Madison’s Instagram www.instagram.com/madisonbaileyanaya The Fearless Chase Community Instagram www.instagram.com/thefearlesschasecommunity EP38: Understanding Personalities Using The Enneagram with Kara Elise http://www.themslcollective.com/ep38/ How I Built This Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297
Like many moms, Micala Quinn got tired of the rushing routine to get her kids to daycare then go to a job she didn’t want to be. After struggling for eight months to make a work from home side hustle work, she started using Facebook groups as a lead generation tool. Quickly, she tripled her teacher’s salary working a fraction of the hours she worked as a teacher. Now, she helps other moms make money from home. Some resources mentioned in this episode: Micalaquinn.com @Micala.Quinn on Instagram The Live Free Podcast Become a Media Maven podcast episode with Dana Malstaff Become a Media Maven podcast episode with Jill Stanton Become a Media Maven podcast episode with Kimra Luna Please subscribe to this podcast and leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.
Join Ashley Meyer as she chats with Micala Quinn. Micala is a wife, mom, teacher, online course creator, and podcaster. Her mission is to make sure that every mom in America knows that you don’t have to choose between being a working mom or a stay at home mom. In today’s episode Micala tells us she believes that you can combine both in a way that works for you and your family. Through her podcast, free resources, and paid programs Micala equips women with the tools they need to build a profitable freelance business from home. Micala is a breath of fresh air with story of perseverance and I know you are going to love leave this conversation feeling encouraged.
Finding the best freelancers and contractors to fill the openings in your business can be a daunting task. Unlike with hiring employees where you can post on the right job board and have candidates come to you, for freelancers and contractors, you typically have to put a lot of time and effort into the search. So, how can you find the best freelancers and contractors? Well, you can spend hours searching websites hoping that your perfect-fit team member ranked high enough in the search to be seen, you can post in a business Facebook group and get endless comments and messages (many unqualified and not offering any services close to what you need), or you can take the easy route. Micala Quinn developed a way to connect business owners to their perfect-fit freelancers and contractors, and in this episode of the Growing Your Team podcast, she's telling us all about this plus more information that you should know before hiring with freelancers and contractors. About Micala: Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, online course creator, podcaster, and work at home enthusiast. Her mission is to revolutionize what it means to be a working mother. Micala’s online course is designed to launch working moms into the freelance world prepared, confident, and ready to make their mark. To date, more than 1200 moms across the country & world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. With more than 100 5-star reviews, the podcast has surpassed 80,000 downloads. When Micala does jump off her WAHM soapbox, you can catch her walking to the park with her kiddos, making cookies, or watching a rerun of Friends for the millionth time with her cute husband, Colin. In this episode, you’ll hear: Micala's journey and how helping friends inspired her to help business owners connect with freelancers and contractors for free. (9:30) Why hiring freelancers and contractors is not as easy as posting on a job board. (13:25) Micala's method for figuring out what kind of help you should hire. (19:42) How Micala learned to give up control of tasks she thought only she should do, so she could better serve her clients. (25:25) Micala's ROI measurement for each team member and how it supports the life she wants. (28:58) The ah-ha moment that Micala had for her to understand why it's important to invest in high-cost hires. (30:35) The best way to keep your freelancers and contractors with your company as your company and their business goals change. (34:30) The two things freelancers and contractors wish that business owners would stop doing. (45:17) Resources: In this episode, we talk about Micala's hire form. You can use this form to connect with the freelancers and contractors that have packages that fit your needs without having to spend HOURS searching countless websites or filtering through endless Facebook comments and messages from unqualified candidates. Access the hire form here: micalaquinn.com/hire How to Connect with Micala: Website - micalaquinn.com Instagram - Instagram.com/micala.quinn/ Next Steps: Download your copy of my exclusive Who to Hire Three-Step Method worksheet for free. By using the worksheet, you can ensure you are finding the perfect-fit team member who is going to save you time and earn you more by getting the right work off your plate! Subscribe and Review: Have you subscribed to the Growing Your Team podcast yet? If not, subscribe today so you never miss a future episode. I have so much information to share with you. Plus, I have a long line of guests who you will not want to miss! Also, if you have not done so yet, please leave a review! By leaving a review, you help other small business owners find this podcast and give them the knowledge to grow and lead their team members.
In this episode I’m going to share my own visibility planning for the New Year - as well as my wins and failures in 2019. After sharing a few of my own recent favorite podcast episodes, I dig into how I’ve mapped out my own visibility goals. Topics covered include: My favorite recent podcast episodes What went well in my business this year - and what didn’t How I used this knowledge to plan my business goals for the next year What are the ways that the visibility part of my business is going to help me achieve my business goals? My plans for the Go Pitch Yourself podcast and how they support my future business goals SUPER SECRET: My actual visibility plan for the New Year! How you can get on the ‘Let me know when the Go Pitch Yourself program open again’ list Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Join the Go Pitch Yourself Facebook community Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info at Angie's website Angie’s appearance on Episode 150 of Carol Cox’s Speaking Your Brand podcast Nikki Rausch on Elizabeth Hartke’s Scaling Up podcast and Nikki’s previous appearance on the Go Pitch Yourself podcast Danielle Hayden’s appearance on Micala Quinn’s Live Free podcast “The Constant Dilemma That Is Amazon” episode of Pantsuit Politics podcast Racheal Cook’s Plan Your Best Year Ever Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word! Can’t wait to connect again! Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at The Podcasting Editor for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.
This episode features Micala Quinn who is empowering moms to find freedom, flexibility, and financial stability. In this episode, Micala…
Today, I have the privilege of chatting with the wonderful Micala Quinn all about creating a profitable freelance business from home. Micala holds a dear place in my heart because she is the one who introduced me to the world of freelancing through her paid program and podcast.Micala Quinn is a mom on a mission with a dream to revolutionize what it looks like to be a working mom. Through her free resources, podcast, and paid program Micala provides moms around the world the tools they need to build a profitable freelance business from home. No more working mom or stay at home mom. You can do both and you can do both on your terms!This episode is perfect if you want to know more about freelancing or what Micala teaches in her course. Links mentioned in this episode:Become a Work from Home Mom WorkshopConnect with Micala:micalaquinn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/https://www.facebook.com/micalaquinn/
It's hard to sum up this episode because Micala Quinn brings us personal stories as well as her business ventures. There's no shortage of inspiration for you today, that's for sure! Micala shares her story of losing a child, one that is never easy to share. She also tells us how she was able to start making money from home doing freelancing. This enables her to stay home and spend precious time with her children. We really hope you enjoy this one! Follow Micala on Instagram or check out her blog.
I love this episode because it’s about as real as it gets! I had Micala Quinn on the show and she’s the go-to expert who teaches moms how to build a profitable freelancing business from the ground up! But on today’s episode, it was just Micala and I… her baby was there, too! So it’s REAL. You’ll hear coo’s and cries! But it’s perfect because it’s all the evidence you need that you can build your dream no matter what you have going on in your life. If you’re either someone who is looking to explore freelancing as a way to make an income or build up some income to be able to leave your current job or you’re a business owner who wants to scale and bring on a freelancer, this one’s for you! https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke Shownotes: www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/040
Micala Quinn is known for helping moms leverage their skills to become work from home moms, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. This phenomenal woman made the transition from virtual assistant to course creator and cultivated knowledge along the way to work less and still grow more. If you’re interested in getting to […] The post Episode 52. How to Scale Without Adding More Hours with Micala Quinn appeared first on Jaclyn Mellone || Go-To Gal Podcast.
Join Ashley Meyer as she chats with Micala Quinn. Micala is a wife, mom, teacher, online course creator, and podcaster. Her mission is to make sure that every mom in America knows that you don’t have to choose between being a working mom or a stay at home mom. In today’s episode Micala tells us she believes that you can combine both in a way that works for you and your family. Through her podcast, free resources, and paid programs Micala equips women with the tools they need to build a profitable freelance business from home. Micala is a breath of fresh air with story of perseverance and I know you are going to love leave this conversation feeling encouraged. Find all the links from the episode in the show notes.
Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Micala Quinn, host of the Live Free Podcast and a self-described work-at-home enthusiast, wife and mom who has become the go-to person for teaching moms step-by-step how to build a profitable freelancing business from scratch. I discovered Micala because my team member Laura, who’s a total mom boss herself, attended a one-day workshop with the host of the Boss Mom podcast Dana Malstaff, and Micala was mentioned in that workshop as someone who has seen massive success with her online business. So of course, I wanted to invite her on the podcast and find out exactly how she did it. For you guys, not for my own personal selfish reasons... Today we’re talking about: How long it took her to get her first client and how she made it happen. How Micala was able to replace her income as a high school English teacher working just 15 hours a week from home. How Micala made time for her business while working and being a mom. Exactly how she transformed her business model from one-to-one and is now on track to make $500,000 this year. The best advice Micala ever received from her business coach (that you can implement in your business too). The email marketing analytics that Micala pays the most attention to and why you should track your metrics too. Why you don’t need a website to get started making money online. Micala’s best advice for you if you’re struggling to get traction in your side hustle. The one belief Micala had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Micala: “You’ve got to build it as you go.” “The number one thing you can do is market and connect with those potential clients from the beginning.” Resources Mentioned in this episode: Hire My MomThe Live Free PodcastBoss MomFreebies from MicalaMicala’s Instagram More About Micala: Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, online course creator, podcaster, and work at home enthusiast. Her mission is to revolutionize what it means to be a working mother. Micala’s online course is designed to launch working moms into the freelance world prepared, confident, and ready to make their mark. To date, more than 500 moms across the country & world have enrolled in Overwhelmed to Overbooked. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. With more than 100 5-star reviews, the podcast has surpassed 40,000 downloads. When Micala does jump off her WAHM soapbox, you can catch her walking to the park with her kiddos, making cookies, or watching a rerun of Friends for the millionth time with her cute husband, Colin.
Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, online course creator, podcaster, and work at home enthusiast. Through her podcast, free resources, and paid programs Micala equips women with the tools they need to build a profitable freelance business from home. When she’s not working she can be found walking to the park with her kiddos, making cookies, or watching Friends for the millionth time with her cute husband, Colin.
Abby Eden interviews two freelance moms, Micala Quinn and Mackenzie Mader, about making a successful living right from the couch. Micala wanted to be a stay at home mom while making an independent salary. People told her she couldn't do it, but she found a niche in virtual assisting. Mackenzie took a leaf from Micala's book and now works as a website designer. Hear how they got to where they are now, making money while doing what they love from the comfort of their own homes.
Today on the podcast we talk with the incredible Micala Quinn! Micala is a wife, mom, teacher, online course creator, and podcaster. Her mission is to make sure that every mom in America knows that you don’t have to choose between being a working mom or a stay at home mom. She believes that you can combine both in a way that works for you and your family. Through her podcast, free resources, and paid programs Micala equips women with the tools they need to build a profitable freelance business from home. She believes communicating in gifs is an art form and cheese is her love language. When she’s not working she can be found walking to the park with her kiddos, making cookies, or watching Friends for the millionth time with her cute husband, Colin.
In this episode of HTI radio, we talk about how to work from home and earn an income while still getting to be home with your family and have something of your own.
In this episode of HTI radio, we talk about how to work from home and earn an income while still getting to be home with your family and have something of your own.
Have ya heard of freelancing yet!? Freelancing is a wonderful option to make money from home offering services like virtual assisting, graphic design, editing, copyright services, website design and so much more. It's really limitless! In today's show, I brought in the freelance EXPERT herself, Micala Quinn. Micala runs The Live Free Podcast. Micala helps women transition from stay at home moms or employees into work-from-home freelancers successfully running their own businesses. In today's show, Micala teaches us how freelancing works, how to get started, if it's reliable, how much you can make, and so much more. I hope you enjoy. Love and light, Stef . . . SHOW NOTES AT HTTPS://WWW.STEFANIEGASS.COM/BLOG/46 Wanna do a coaching session with me?! From power-hour calls to monthly and annual packages, there's an option for you. Email us for the coaching menu at support@stefaniegass.com Launch your podcast with ease. Follow the PROVEN system for scaling to success! Join the dozens of women who have launched TOP 30 RANKED shows using my exact system inside of Podcast Pro University. JOIN now and you'll get FREE, life-time access to the membership community, too! Hurry, this offer expires soon. Thinking about podcasting? Learn EVERYTHING you need to know at my free Start a Podcast Training Page (https://startapodcast.gr8.com)! Or, Snag my launch strategy + checklist at podcastchecklist.gr8.com Confused about what to do FIRST in your business? Download my Mompreneur Biz Blueprint and find out the exact order of operations to build your business. What to do, when: bizblueprint.gr8.com All of my recommended programs & software can be found at stefaniegass.com/resources FB Community: bit.ly/successsupportgroup
Being a working mom or a stay at home mom does not have to be a black and white decision. So many moms struggle with wanting to be a SAHM, but the budgeting and finances just does not add up… and then so many other moms struggle with wanting to work and a sense of fulfillment that comes from working and having their own thing, but still very much want to be a hands on mom and most corporate jobs do not allow for the flexibility moms need. Today, the gorgeous Micala Quinn shares that there is a better way out there and staying/working from home is more realistic than you may think! XOXO
Hey friends and welcome back to the show. Today’s show is one of the most sacred ones I’ve recorded to date and it’s a conversation that I recorded with my friend Micala Quinn in early September. I don’t want to give too much of the show away in the introduction but I will say this, thank you Micala, from the deepest part of my heart for trusting me to steward your story well. Friends, this isn’t one that I’d listen to with kids around. Alright, here we go. Thanks again to Micala for being so brave and going first. There aren’t a lot of links mentioned in this episode, but I put the link of George jumping in the show notes. I am happy to report to you that baby TJ arrived on October 24th and all are healthy and well. We’ll have Micala back again in 2019 to talk about the business side of her life, so you can learn how to build out your work from home mama life. Think of Micala and her family this holiday season, as they get ready to celebrate Christmas without their sweet George. Micala, I love you and again, thank you for sharing your story with with Working Christian Mom community. Friends, share this show with someone who needs to hear it, okay? Links Mentioned On Air: George Jumping On Instagram About our guest: Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, and founder of Live Free, Mama where she helps working moms leverage their current skills and talents into a profitable freelance career. When she’s not working she can be found going on a walk to the park with her daughter, making a home cooked meal, or watching Friends for the millionth time. Website / Instagram / Facebook Group
For many moms who are frustrated with 9-5 jobs, freelancing is a great way to make money and make time for their families. What’s driving this demand for freelance workers? How can we find the right jobs in freelancing? How can we leverage what we’re good at? On this episode, Micala Quinn shares how she turned her freelancing experience into a successful coaching business, and how moms can get into freelancing. A lot of smart people will outsource some of the tasks they either don’t know how to do or want to do to a team of freelancers. -Micala Quinn 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Why freelancing has exploded (16:11 - 16:41) A lot of people who run businesses don’t want or need full-time employees and they have a demand for part-time workers who can work on a specific project. This is what has led to rise of freelance and project-based consulting. How to find the right freelance opportunity for you (16:46 - 18:55) Freelance work presents so many different opportunities that suit different skill sets and people. Working as a virtual assistant is a good start and so is social media management. Recently Pinterest strategy and management have really exploded and presented opportunities for freelancers. Where to start when you don’t know the right freelance job for you (20:11 - 20:36) When we’re not clear on what we’re good at and what kind of freelancing work we can do, just start as a VA. There are no set skills or requirements and we get to learn more about what we’re good at through that work. Not every business owner wants an expert, they might only have a budget for a beginner, so that can work perfectly. Guest Bio- Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, and founder of Live Free, Mama where she helps working moms leverage their current skills and talents into a profitable freelance career. When she’s not working she can be found going on a walk to the park with her daughter, making a home cooked meal, or watching Friends for the millionth time. If you’re thinking of starting your own freelance business, be sure to take Micala’s course. Go to https://micalaquinn.com/ for more information.
Madison welcomes you to the Chase Tribe with season one on Chasing Change! This week on The Fearless Chase she interviews Live Free Mama, Micala Quinn. In this episode, Micala shares how to leave your 9-5 to be a stay at home mama while still contributing financially to your family. www.madisonanaya.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show and post a screen shot on your social media to remind your friends to go check it out. Use the hashtag #chasetribe to keep up with all the things. Fearlessly chase your dreams like your life depends on it, because it does.
You’re a mama that is working full-time but desires to be at home with your children? Many of us share the same desire and my guest Micala Quinn took that dream and made it her reality! On our show, she shares how YOU can start your own business be successful doing it and spend more time with your children! Full Show Notes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep24 Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to stay home with your babies and provide financial freedom for your family? Maybe you've dreamed of having a business on the side to bring in extra cash while staying home to raise the kids or homeschool. My guest today is here to give you the deets on how that's possible. Micala Quinn from Live Free Mama is here to share her story of quitting her job to be home with her kids and finding a new endeavor in virtual assisting which helped her bring in money for her family. She now helps other moms do the same. This is highly valuable for any mamas out there that think they don't have any skills to share with the world. Micala and I are here to prove to you it's possible, for anyone. Want more information from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/024 for all the show notes, deets and goodies from the show. If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring on valuable, totally rad guests. Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. Thanks for listening!
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For some of us a typical 9-5 job is not an option with the expense of childcare, maybe we just want the freedom of a flexible schedule, or to be home more. So the idea of working from home seems so ideal but can also seem so unattainable and overwhelming to find a real option. Micala Quinn is on the podcast to share how she transitioned from an English teacher to freelancing from home and how her teaching skills translated into the freelancing world. Micala now helps other moms figure out how they can transition into freelancing, what their options are and how to set themselves up with success!
Today on the show, we welcome Micala Quinn. Micala is a wife, mom, teacher, lifelong learner and founder of The Live Free Mama Movement. She helps moms launch their freelance business using the skills they already have so that they can have more freedom, flexibility, and financial stability. Our lives were very similar in that Micala had worked for a bit, started freelancing from home and has now started her own business. A lot of mom’s want to work from home in the freelance world, but don’t know where to start. It can be daunting and overwhelming, but not if you know where to start. This is where Micala comes in. In this episode, Micala shares how a mom can do things from home to create a sustainable business. So if you’re out there wondering, “What is the thing I can do to bring in some extra cash-dollar bills this month?” This is the episode you want to listen to. Today we share so many brain-storming activities and questions you can ask yourself to help you pull out those skills into a profitable thing you can actually charge for. If you’ve ever had an interest in freelancing or VA work, this episode will sure as hell give you some ideas. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.
Today I’m sitting down with Micala Quinn the founder of Live Free Mama. Live Free Mama helps moms get started in their freelancing career so that they can experience freedom and flexibility while raising their family. SOOOO Awesome! I’m super excited to introduce Micala to you. She’s going to talk about how she got started in online business. Through her story, you'll see that earning a full-time income from home is possible, even after a few failures. She’s sharing the ideas about what’s possible for moms, how anyone can freelance and her biggest tip to getting clients. She also goes into the 4 things you need to start your freelance business. This might give you some ideas for starting your business and brand, so listen close. Plus she has a great brainstorming guide that she is sharing with us! Check it out here. Let’s get started! I’ve got a couple of quick announcements today too: I have created a FREE behind the scenes training to help with the overwhelmed and frazzled feelings that we all have as moms juggling a million things every day. I use a free tool called Asana to manage my tasks and #ALLTHETHINGS that go into my biz life and mommy life. Check it out here! Links Mentioned: Asana Training Beautycounter Micala’s Brainstorming Guide Live Free Mama Mastermind Facebook Group Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question over on hello@MommysHomeOffice.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help reach more moms and I read each and every one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Micala for joining me this week. Until next time!
Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! The Notes Lisa was raised by entrepreneurs. From the time she was 5, her parents worked together at their brick and mortar business and Lisa was very involved with the process. She did well in school, but it was not engaging for her, and while she did attend college, she left after just 2 years. At that point she pursued an acting career and learned her first lessons in business. Lisa tells the story of a couple of her entrepreneurial endeavours. At the time she didn't realize that they were all connected, but looking back, she reveals how they have all been tied in together and shaped the path she is currently on. [bctt tweet="“I did not want to trade time for money” ~ Lisa Betts-LaCroix, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #4 " username="TheMegBrunson"] Her husband is also an entrepreneur with an interesting story… he barely passed high school, and delayed college. Through building electronics and renting rooms/housing to pay his way through his own living expenses until he entered college at 24. He attended Portland State, Harvard, Cal Tech and MIT. While at Harvard, he profited by selling a silibus for one of the popular courses. Since that time, he has had many startups and mentorships. Her children have broad interests and she anticipates they will build a life with a lot of freedom. They do not attend traditional school - instead, they are independent learners. Instead of calling it “homeschooling” Lisa calles it “Independent Learning” because they are not often at home. When people hear that the kids are not in school, people occasionally ask how they will assimilate into society including obtaining and maintaining a job and Lisa's response is: “I suspect they probably won't.” Neither Lisa or her husband has held traditional employment and they can not imagine their kids working a corporate job either. [bctt tweet="“When you have an entrepreneurial mindset, you are willing to pivot and change and grow and learn and go in different directions” ~ Lisa Betts-LaCroix, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #4" username="TheMegBrunson"] Lisa stresses the importance of building a tribe and recommends forming a mastermind group. A mastermind is a group of 5-8 people that shares the same challenges and interests. In her experience, they typically meet by phone every week and each person had about 10 minutes to talk about their current challenges or successes. Then, it's like a small group coaching session. It' common to feel isolated, but there are a lot of tools available for creating a community, and it's really important not to go at this alone. We are built to be in connection with other people. She encourages all entrepreneurs to find a way to give and get support, and build out your tribe! Meet Lisa Betts-LeCroix Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Find Lisa www.lisabl.com Super Power U on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SPUPodcast/) @lisabl on Twitter Lisa's Recommendations & Links The Art of Work Paragon Strategies Coach U (Thomas Leonard) Last Show In episode #3 we met Micala Quinn and discussed Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability. Micala explained why she left her teaching career, and what it means to be a virtual assistant; including who is a good candidate for VA work, and the process to get your business started pretty much immediately! Make sure you've given that episode a listen! Listen Now. Next Show In the next episode we will meet Cat Stancik. Cat is a business coach known for her tough love and amazingly well-branded website. We'll dive into topics related to revenues vs. profits, goal setting, taking focused actions, and more. This interview is sure to motivate you to make revenue-generating moves in your business! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Get an email when the next episode is released: Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co« I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role. »Read My Full DEI Statement HERE« Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.
Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! The Notes Lisa was raised by entrepreneurs. From the time she was 5, her parents worked together at their brick and mortar business and Lisa was very involved with the process. She did well in school, but it was not engaging for her, and while she did attend college, she left after just 2 years. At that point she pursued an acting career and learned her first lessons in business. Lisa tells the story of a couple of her entrepreneurial endeavours. At the time she didn't realize that they were all connected, but looking back, she reveals how they have all been tied in together and shaped the path she is currently on. [bctt tweet="“I did not want to trade time for money” ~ Lisa Betts-LaCroix, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #4 " username="TheMegBrunson"] Her husband is also an entrepreneur with an interesting story… he barely passed high school, and delayed college. Through building electronics and renting rooms/housing to pay his way through his own living expenses until he entered college at 24. He attended Portland State, Harvard, Cal Tech and MIT. While at Harvard, he profited by selling a silibus for one of the popular courses. Since that time, he has had many startups and mentorships. Her children have broad interests and she anticipates they will build a life with a lot of freedom. They do not attend traditional school - instead, they are independent learners. Instead of calling it “homeschooling” Lisa calles it “Independent Learning” because they are not often at home. When people hear that the kids are not in school, people occasionally ask how they will assimilate into society including obtaining and maintaining a job and Lisa's response is: “I suspect they probably won't.” Neither Lisa or her husband has held traditional employment and they can not imagine their kids working a corporate job either. [bctt tweet="“When you have an entrepreneurial mindset, you are willing to pivot and change and grow and learn and go in different directions” ~ Lisa Betts-LaCroix, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #4" username="TheMegBrunson"] Lisa stresses the importance of building a tribe and recommends forming a mastermind group. A mastermind is a group of 5-8 people that shares the same challenges and interests. In her experience, they typically meet by phone every week and each person had about 10 minutes to talk about their current challenges or successes. Then, it's like a small group coaching session. It' common to feel isolated, but there are a lot of tools available for creating a community, and it's really important not to go at this alone. We are built to be in connection with other people. She encourages all entrepreneurs to find a way to give and get support, and build out your tribe! Meet Lisa Betts-LeCroix Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Find Lisa www.lisabl.com Super Power U on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SPUPodcast/) @lisabl on Twitter Lisa's Recommendations & Links The Art of Work Paragon Strategies Coach U (Thomas Leonard) Last Show In episode #3 we met Micala Quinn and discussed Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability. Micala explained why she left her teaching career, and what it means to be a virtual assistant; including who is a good candidate for VA work, and the process to get your business started pretty much immediately! Make sure you've given that episode a listen! Listen Now. Next Show In the next episode we will meet Cat Stancik. Cat is a business coach known for her tough love and amazingly well-branded website. We'll dive into topics related to revenues vs. profits, goal setting, taking focused actions, and more. This interview is sure to motivate you to make revenue-generating moves in your business! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Get an email when the next episode is released:
In episode #2 of the FamilyPreneur Podcast, you will learn the number one piece of advice for pursuing entrepreneurship, from the perspective of each of our first 12 guests! Then, over the course of the next few weeks, you'll have the opportunity to listen to their full interviews in their entirety! Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! First, I'd like to introduce Angela Ferrari. Angela Ferrari is an artist, children's book author and illustrator based in Portland Maine.She is the creator and host of the Story Spectacular podcast. Angela grew up in the mountains of western Maine. Living in a rural setting, she developed a talent for finding creative ways to play and captivate her imagination. She has since expanded her artistic endeavors, writing and illustrating three children's books. Most recently Angela has launched Story Spectacular, a children's story podcast featuring original stories and classic retellings. #1 - Just go for it! - Angela Ferrari I would say that whatever you have inside you, whatever story you have to tell or creative venture you have, just go for it. I mean there's no excuse nowadays with all of the advantages we have with technology. You can not only, you know, write a book or make your own website. Not only do you have the tools to pursue, but you also have the tools to promote. Angela hit the nail on the head. Technology has made it easier than ever to monetize our passions. With the internet, we can create our storefront via a website, leverage social media for affordable marketing solutions, and research just about any question we have. Now, let's hear from Micala. Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, lifelong learner and founder of The Live Free Mama Movement. She helps moms launch their freelance business using the skills they already have so that they can have more freedom, flexibility, and financial stability to be the mom they want to be! Hi Micala, what advice do you have for new entrepreneurs? #2 - Done, Not Perfect - Micala Quinn Just one thing, and this is something that I follow and it's actually up on my wall. I'm in my office right now and I wanted this to be filled with inspirational and like happy thoughts. One of the phrases that I have been hearing from Dana Malstaff - it comes up in like all of her stuff on her Podcast and her group, and the Boss Mom retreat I went to. It's this idea of “done not perfect.” So if you're starting out and you are launching your freelance business - whatever services you are going to offer - just start! Get it out there. You don't have to have a website. You don't have to have a business Page. You just have to kind of have that clarity of what you're offering, and start telling people. That's great advice, Micala. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the things we think we need to do before we launch a business. But it's important to remember that you don't need to be perfect right out of the gate. You should not compare yourself to businesses who have been established for years. Everyone has to start somewhere and you dont need all the things right out out the gate. Focus on one thing at a time, and allow yourself to grow from there. Stacy Brookman has a great piece of advice to add. Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Hi Stacy, what is your top piece of advice? #3 - Start Small - Stacy Brookman Start small. You don't have to quit your job. I haven't yet quit my corporate job. I'm hoping to this next upcoming year. But you know, just go ahead and start. Start small. Make a lot of mistakes. That's okay. Make the mistakes when you're small. Like, I've tried to do some Facebook Lives and YouTube Lives and it took me a while before... Took me a lot of people are saying “There's no sound!” (Oh no!) It took me a while before I got the right formula. But you do it, and do it when you're small, and you can find that time. I take a lunch. You know, a lot of people in the corporate world don't take lunches. They just work right through it. That's my time I'm going to take it. I am going to step away from my desk. I'm going to work on my business. I think that's what everybody can and should do, because the way the economy is going is that there are more freelancers, more entrepreneurs, and you're giving yourself a boost for the future. Great addition, Stacy. Mistakes and even “failures” are essential steps to success. We have to make those mistakes in order to learn and improve. As moms it can also be hard to make time for ourselves, but I love how you found a way to carve time out of your lunch break - to work on your business a little bit each day. A “side hustle” can not only provide a great escape away from the mundane corporate world - a way to pursue our passions and it sparks the possibility for financial freedom. Susie Parker is our next guest - and she also works a corporate job alongside managing her successful business. Susie is a certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Baby Love, Child Sleep Consulting. She is a “been there done that” mom of two beautiful girls who have had her deal with many sleep challenges head on. Through personalized consulting and online courses, Susie helps many exhausted families teach their babies, toddlers and preschoolers to LOVE sleep. Welcome Susie, what is your number 1 piece of advice for parents pursuing entrepreneurship? #4 - It ain't easy. But it's worth it. - Susie Parker It ain't easy, but it's worth it! So, I found a business that I actually created where I was able to start with a lower investment. I mean I didn't have to create a product or anything. I had a website and I was able to through word of mouth get my first client, so that was a pretty good opportunity. If you can find something like that, without spending a ton of investment into branding or courses, at that point, just start your business. And then once you have clients and you have money coming in, figure out where you want to invest it. Getting rich happens for a lot of people, but it doesn't happen for everyone. I think these, “make a million dollars in a year,” you'd have to have a really premium price service, and if you're selling to your mom, I don't know necessarily that that's always the best service. So, you have to really figure out where you want to go, and don't get jealous of other people's success. Yes, it's definitely worth it! There are many many entrepreneurs who work a full time job while they are building the foundations of their “side hustle.” Starting a business with as little of an investment as possible is great advice, and then once you start making money you can reinvest that into expanding and growing your business. I also love that you mentioned not getting jealous of other people's success. Focus on improving yourself continuously, and draw inspiration from others, but know that people will follow you for being you. Next, let's hear from Vicki DeLuzio. Vicki echos some of Susie's advice, and adds her own perspective to it. Vicki is a blogging and homeschooling mom of 3 living in Surprise, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix). Her and her husband are both entrepreneurs and she often and actively involves her children in her business. Hi Vicki, thanks for joining us! What's your best advice for someone thinking of starting their own business? #5 Make Financial Plans - Vicki DeLuzio You definitely have to know that you're not going to make money right off the bat, unless you have an incredible amazing idea, the percentage of that actually happening is so low. I mean, watch Shark Tank for instance. The people who are on Shark Tank, they have struggled for years and years, and they don't live the high life. So, realize that whatever you're starting out with, it's not going to go from zero to 60. You need to be prepared with both... especially health insurance. Look up your options for that, have savings. Have a plan in place, and know that you might have to work part time, or someone might have to work part time just make ends meet. Don't go into severe debt, because it's a hard hole to climb out of. And the stress of debt can be horrible on a family. Make sure you have a plan in place. Make sure you have a savings set aside. That would be my advice. As I mentioned before, There are many many entrepreneurs who start their businesses alongside a full time job, which allows them to maintain the perks and benefits of full-time employment - like health insurance. Some people hope to leave their corporate jobs some day, while others are content with balancing both on a more long-term basis. In either situation, self-employment provides a safety net in case something out of your control happens with your corporate job. Next, I'd like to welcome Kiki to the show. Kiki is my 10-year-old daughter, who you met in episode #1, and I'd like to remind you about the advice she indicated she'd give to her little sister, who recently indicated an interest in starting her own business. Hi Kiki, what advice would you offer your sister - or any of your friends - if they told you that they wanted to start their own business? #6 Mentoring and Coaching - Kiki I would start telling them about my business and how my business works. And we can work a little on both of our businesses together. So I can help her and teach her most of the stuff. I think that will be pretty helpful. Like me telling her like if you want a website maybe you should do this or that. I think I can pretty much help people by doing that. So…it sounds like what you would do if your sister or a friend wanted to start a business is try to figure out a way that you could work together. So like teamwork and help them figure things out along the way so it's you know it's almost like you'd want to be a coach to them kind of like I've been a business coach to you is that right? Yeah. So you think that you would just like to be a friend and help them through their questions and their problems in the best ways that you can. Yeah I want to try and help them so, yeah. What happens if you don't know an answer than you do? Maybe I would ask my business coach since she knows a lot more than me. Kiki is really onto something - she understands, even at a young age, that it takes a village. She's able to identify that she needs help and support from other, more experienced business owners in order to grow her business - and that she can extend her knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs who are not quite where she is yet. It's this concept of building a tribe, or forming a mastermind group, that Lisa Betts-LaCroix also explores with us. Lisa is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education and entrepreneurship have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Hi Lisa, what is your number one piece of advice for entrepreneurs? #7 We need a tribe - Lisa Betts-LaCroix We need a tribe. We need connections. We need support. And one of the things I noticed in our current life is that people often feel isolated. I have the belief that it is - if you feel isolated - it is on you. It is a possibility for you and the tools are in place for you to go out and create a community for yourself. The key thing I'd say about building community and making connections with people is that it's possible for everyone to do. And the key thing is to look at what you need and what kind of support you want. If you can scratch your own itch and meet your own need, and then bring other people into that, you probably will be both contributing greatly to people in ways that they will appreciate, and at the same time you'll synergistically be building a support network that you need for yourself. It's definitely easy to feel isolated both as a parent and as an entrepreneur. While I think in-person networking and support networks are really important, it's also important to keep in mind that technology makes it totally possible to find virtual support as well. Having a “tribe” or forming a mastermind group with other entrepreneurs who are at a similar place in their business is a great way to collaborate and find success together. Monique Parker is an academic life coach, author, and public speaker. She empowers and equips teens and young adults to experience success in school and in life, while preparing them for adulthood. Monique shares her number one piece of advice, both for parents and for teens and young adults… Welcome Monique, what advice do you have for exploring entrepreneurship? #8 Think outside of the box- Monique Parker So I am going to give two-fold because you know my heart is for the young people. That's good, give us two answers: parent-perspective and kiddo-perspective. Parent perspective would be to remember that your child is a little person. These are people that you are developing. As a parent entrepreneur, just like you would spend so much time in building your business, is your responsibility - and should be your duty, your choice, your love, and your passion to build up your young people to be a responsible adult. (I love that) For teens and young adults, I would say to walk to your own beat, do not feel like you have to be like everybody else. Give yourself grace. Give yourself love for yourself, to realize that you were innately born with special gifts to help the world. Help the masses, which in turn will benefit you and bless you. So I would say to you, as young people, to find your path, find it early, and shine brightly in that area. And do it because you want to do it, and because you love to do it, and because you love yourself enough that you want to be the best that you can be. Don't feel like you have to be in the box - Parents and teens - they don't have to be doctors and don't have to be lawyers. Find what your child is naturally gifted at and help them make a business off of that, and thrive off of that. I love Monique's perspective. Whether you have yourself or your child in mind… We all have special gifts, and those translate into marketable skills. Our paths are all going to look different because they all are beginning and ending in different places. And it's important to remember that there is no need to follow someone else's path. Even success looks differently to different people. And Sherry Bevan agrees. Sherry is a former Global Head of IT Service in an international law firm, she now runs The Confident Mother, an independent coaching practice. Sherry has been running her own business since 2012 and works as an author, coach and speaker. She specialises in helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want, then find the confidence to take action and move forward in their career or business. Hi Sherry, what is the best advice you have for parent entrepreneurs? #9 Be You - Sherry Bevan Oh, I think my number one piece of advice is the more you can be you, and be uniquely and unapologetically you, then the better things will be. Just be yourself, because nobody else can be you, in the same way as you can. That's great, Sherry. We did touch on this earlier as well. Just be you. Don't worry about the competitors in your niche - don't worry about trying to make everyone like you. As a matter of fact, it's impossible to make everyone like you! Identify your passion, build your business, and let your personality shine through. YOU are what sets your business apart from your competition. Sarah Humes dives deeper into self-reflection with her advice. Although Sarah is relatively new to the business world, she has been doing the wife and mom thing for about 13 years now. She is married to her husband David, and they and their children, bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living. Their mission? To help people do brave things---every day! #10 Identify your core values - Sarah Humes I would truly encourage anybody getting into business - parents or not parents - to make sure you know what your core values are. Knowing what you stand for, and what you believe in. I think when you go to make big changes in your life, and I know for me my business was a huge change in lifestyle - How to run my family, how to run my household - knowing what my core values are, they give me an anchor to come back to. Just the other day, I kind of had one of those moments where I felt like the household was kind of falling apart, learning how to run a household and a business is a lot of work- but, I had my core values to come back to. And I knew that I didn't want to yell at the people in my household, because kindness is a core value in our household. And I knew that I wanted to get my household back in order, because hospitality is one of our core values. I have those core values to come back to you and knowing what they are just always is an anchor for me. They anchor my business, they anchor my family, and they anchor me personally. Once you know what your core values are they can help give you a mission statement in your business and in your family. And they have just helped propel me along, every step of the way. Knowing that about myself has just given me purpose and I think that that is just one of the the most important things you can do. I really like that - our family doesn't have identified core values, but it's officially a project on my to-do list! The past couple pieces of advice have really focused on being you, being unique, identifying your passions and values. And once you have identified where your strengths really lie, Cat Stancik has some advice for you. Cat is known for her tough love approach that gets clients into focused action so that they can get out of overwhelm and create big results with significantly less effort! She works with high achieving entrepreneurs who want to stop focusing on the glorified 6 and 7 figure marks, and finally enjoy a profitable, balanced business. Cat is the founder of Action Incubator™, a sought-after speaker, and Bestselling Author of 7 Principles for a More Productive and Fulfilling Life. Hey Cat, can you share your number one piece of advice with us? #11 You Don't Have to Do Everything - Cat Stancik You don't have to do everything in your business. I know that especially for new entrepreneurs, you know, at any stage of the game this is true. You do not have to do everything in your business. You get focused on the things you need to do. Stay in your brilliance. And delegate the rest of that. So, I know that's like 3 different pieces of advice but they kind of link into each other, puzzle piece wise. Ultimately, you are not supposed to do everything in your business. Stay in your swim lane. Stay in your brilliance. That's where you enjoy playing. Do that! Don't concede and do stuff that you aren't great at doing. Have someone else who is great at doing it, do it! (Outsource and delegate) Yeah baby. As entrepreneurs, and as moms, we're always trying to do it all. But, it doesn't have to be that way. It shouldn't be that way. Much in the same way as we talked about finding a tribe and masterminding, it's okay to delegate tasks to others and even outsource elements of your business. This allows you to have better focus on the things you are best at - often times you can even outsource the things you just don't like doing - and that will help you be more efficient within your business. If you've been counting, you know that there is one piece of advice left, and it comes from Hannah B. King. Hannah is an off-beat, sunshine-&-sea-lovin' mama of two, an intuitive success mentor for creative entrepreneurial mamas, and a wild travelin' gypsy at heart. She has been an avid student of some of the best spiritual teachers, thought leaders, and intuitive healers around the world for the past 15 years. She is now on a mission, creating a movement of modern day mama's, collectively inspired on their journey of radical transformation and quantum growth, guiding them to create their dream desired lifestyle on their own terms. She spends her time tromping in waterfalls with her family or camping on the beaches on her island home of Maui, HI. Hey, Hannah, what is your number one piece of advice for our listeners? #12 Surrender & Grace - Hannah B. King I feel like there's one word that I have brought with me through my journey into becoming a mama. I had a very unusual entry into motherhood, than being pregnant, giving birth, becoming a mama, and then the role of parenthood, and then now raising my business. There's one word that has always been, I think, the ultimate saving grace and that is “surrender.” We want to hold on so tight to how we think something should go. And when we let go, and when we surrender and allow things to occur - even if it's the really sucky stuff, even if it's like, “I'm miserable.” Just surrender, and allow things to occur versus the tight grip on, “It's got to be just this way.” This can apply to everything from pregnancy, birth, motherhood, business, all the things... money, relationships, everything. We have these ideas, and we want to feel like we're in control of how they how they go. And I just think, it's the one thing that I tell everybody, which is just let go and surrender, and let things occur, and see what unfolds for you. Is it always easy? Absolutely not. But, surrender is key - to anything - to any growth that we want in our lives. So, I would say that would be the biggest number 1… One more thing, which would be to give yourself grace, and to be kind to yourself. Whether you're raising a business and you're doing an entrepreneurial endeavor, or you're raising your family - it is big work. It is hard work. And it is beautiful magical work. But it is not going to be enjoyable if we are beating ourselves up. So, give yourself kindness and love and respect. And when you're struggling with that, imagine yourself as your as your children. Imagine how you love your children. You might want to scream at them, and shake them sometimes, because they're driving you crazy. But ultimately, then you just want to hug them, and you want to love them - and that's how we have to treat ourselves. It's like the little girl, or the little boy in us, they just need love. We just need love. So be willing to. You know when you're really wanting to beat yourself up, look at yourself as if you look at your children. It's just pure love. And that will get you through everything. Can I just say how amazing it has been to work with these 12 women to put not only this value-packed episode together, but to put together each of the first 13 episodes of the FamilyPreneur Podcast! If you have a friend that could benefit from listening to this Podcast, please share it with them - and make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss any of the future episodes! Last Show Last episode, in episode #1, I introduced you to my own story and the inspiration for this podcast - plus, I welcomed my daughter to the podcast to discuss her business. Go back and listen to episode #1 now. Next Show In the next episode we will explore Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability with Micala Quinn. Micala will explain why she left her teaching career, and what it means to be a virtual assistant; including who is a good candidate for VA work, and the process to get your business started pretty much immediately! Listen to episode #3 now! Future Shows: January 3: Micala Quinn in Episode 3, Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability January 10: Lisa Betts-LaCroix in Episode 4, Generations of Entrepreneurship January 17: Cat Stancik in Episode 5, Revenue, Profits, and Focused Actions January 24: Stacy Brookman in Episode 6, Resilience and Writing January 31: Susie Parker in Episode 7, Diversified Incomes: Corporate & Side-Hustles February 7: Sherry Bevan in Episode 8, Balancing Work and Life Confidently February 14: Hannah B. King in Episode 9, Mindset for Mamas in Business February 21: Vicki DeLuzio in Episode 10, Beginning a Blog February 28: Sarah Humes in Episode 11, Personal & Professional Bravery March 7: Monique Parker in Episode 12, Empowering Little People March 14: Angela Ferrari in Episode 13, Creativity and Making Work Fun #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} Get an email when the next episode is released: Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co« I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role. »Read My Full DEI Statement HERE« Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.
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In episode #2 of the FamilyPreneur Podcast, you will learn the number one piece of advice for pursuing entrepreneurship, from the perspective of each of our first 12 guests! Then, over the course of the next few weeks, you'll have the opportunity to listen to their full interviews in their entirety! Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! First, I'd like to introduce Angela Ferrari. Angela Ferrari is an artist, children's book author and illustrator based in Portland Maine.She is the creator and host of the Story Spectacular podcast. Angela grew up in the mountains of western Maine. Living in a rural setting, she developed a talent for finding creative ways to play and captivate her imagination. She has since expanded her artistic endeavors, writing and illustrating three children's books. Most recently Angela has launched Story Spectacular, a children's story podcast featuring original stories and classic retellings. #1 - Just go for it! - Angela Ferrari I would say that whatever you have inside you, whatever story you have to tell or creative venture you have, just go for it. I mean there's no excuse nowadays with all of the advantages we have with technology. You can not only, you know, write a book or make your own website. Not only do you have the tools to pursue, but you also have the tools to promote. Angela hit the nail on the head. Technology has made it easier than ever to monetize our passions. With the internet, we can create our storefront via a website, leverage social media for affordable marketing solutions, and research just about any question we have. Now, let's hear from Micala. Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, lifelong learner and founder of The Live Free Mama Movement. She helps moms launch their freelance business using the skills they already have so that they can have more freedom, flexibility, and financial stability to be the mom they want to be! Hi Micala, what advice do you have for new entrepreneurs? #2 - Done, Not Perfect - Micala Quinn Just one thing, and this is something that I follow and it's actually up on my wall. I'm in my office right now and I wanted this to be filled with inspirational and like happy thoughts. One of the phrases that I have been hearing from Dana Malstaff - it comes up in like all of her stuff on her Podcast and her group, and the Boss Mom retreat I went to. It's this idea of “done not perfect.” So if you're starting out and you are launching your freelance business - whatever services you are going to offer - just start! Get it out there. You don't have to have a website. You don't have to have a business Page. You just have to kind of have that clarity of what you're offering, and start telling people. That's great advice, Micala. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the things we think we need to do before we launch a business. But it's important to remember that you don't need to be perfect right out of the gate. You should not compare yourself to businesses who have been established for years. Everyone has to start somewhere and you dont need all the things right out out the gate. Focus on one thing at a time, and allow yourself to grow from there. Stacy Brookman has a great piece of advice to add. Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Hi Stacy, what is your top piece of advice? #3 - Start Small - Stacy Brookman Start small. You don't have to quit your job. I haven't yet quit my corporate job. I'm hoping to this next upcoming year. But you know, just go ahead and start. Start small. Make a lot of mistakes. That's okay. Make the mistakes when you're small. Like, I've tried to do some Facebook Lives and YouTube Lives and it took me a while before... Took me a lot of people are saying “There's no sound!” (Oh no!) It took me a while before I got the right formula. But you do it, and do it when you're small, and you can find that time. I take a lunch. You know, a lot of people in the corporate world don't take lunches. They just work right through it. That's my time I'm going to take it. I am going to step away from my desk. I'm going to work on my business. I think that's what everybody can and should do, because the way the economy is going is that there are more freelancers, more entrepreneurs, and you're giving yourself a boost for the future. Great addition, Stacy. Mistakes and even “failures” are essential steps to success. We have to make those mistakes in order to learn and improve. As moms it can also be hard to make time for ourselves, but I love how you found a way to carve time out of your lunch break - to work on your business a little bit each day. A “side hustle” can not only provide a great escape away from the mundane corporate world - a way to pursue our passions and it sparks the possibility for financial freedom. Susie Parker is our next guest - and she also works a corporate job alongside managing her successful business. Susie is a certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Baby Love, Child Sleep Consulting. She is a “been there done that” mom of two beautiful girls who have had her deal with many sleep challenges head on. Through personalized consulting and online courses, Susie helps many exhausted families teach their babies, toddlers and preschoolers to LOVE sleep. Welcome Susie, what is your number 1 piece of advice for parents pursuing entrepreneurship? #4 - It ain't easy. But it's worth it. - Susie Parker It ain't easy, but it's worth it! So, I found a business that I actually created where I was able to start with a lower investment. I mean I didn't have to create a product or anything. I had a website and I was able to through word of mouth get my first client, so that was a pretty good opportunity. If you can find something like that, without spending a ton of investment into branding or courses, at that point, just start your business. And then once you have clients and you have money coming in, figure out where you want to invest it. Getting rich happens for a lot of people, but it doesn't happen for everyone. I think these, “make a million dollars in a year,” you'd have to have a really premium price service, and if you're selling to your mom, I don't know necessarily that that's always the best service. So, you have to really figure out where you want to go, and don't get jealous of other people's success. Yes, it's definitely worth it! There are many many entrepreneurs who work a full time job while they are building the foundations of their “side hustle.” Starting a business with as little of an investment as possible is great advice, and then once you start making money you can reinvest that into expanding and growing your business. I also love that you mentioned not getting jealous of other people's success. Focus on improving yourself continuously, and draw inspiration from others, but know that people will follow you for being you. Next, let's hear from Vicki DeLuzio. Vicki echos some of Susie's advice, and adds her own perspective to it. Vicki is a blogging and homeschooling mom of 3 living in Surprise, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix). Her and her husband are both entrepreneurs and she often and actively involves her children in her business. Hi Vicki, thanks for joining us! What's your best advice for someone thinking of starting their own business? #5 Make Financial Plans - Vicki DeLuzio You definitely have to know that you're not going to make money right off the bat, unless you have an incredible amazing idea, the percentage of that actually happening is so low. I mean, watch Shark Tank for instance. The people who are on Shark Tank, they have struggled for years and years, and they don't live the high life. So, realize that whatever you're starting out with, it's not going to go from zero to 60. You need to be prepared with both... especially health insurance. Look up your options for that, have savings. Have a plan in place, and know that you might have to work part time, or someone might have to work part time just make ends meet. Don't go into severe debt, because it's a hard hole to climb out of. And the stress of debt can be horrible on a family. Make sure you have a plan in place. Make sure you have a savings set aside. That would be my advice. As I mentioned before, There are many many entrepreneurs who start their businesses alongside a full time job, which allows them to maintain the perks and benefits of full-time employment - like health insurance. Some people hope to leave their corporate jobs some day, while others are content with balancing both on a more long-term basis. In either situation, self-employment provides a safety net in case something out of your control happens with your corporate job. Next, I'd like to welcome Kiki to the show. Kiki is my 10-year-old daughter, who you met in episode #1, and I'd like to remind you about the advice she indicated she'd give to her little sister, who recently indicated an interest in starting her own business. Hi Kiki, what advice would you offer your sister - or any of your friends - if they told you that they wanted to start their own business? #6 Mentoring and Coaching - Kiki I would start telling them about my business and how my business works. And we can work a little on both of our businesses together. So I can help her and teach her most of the stuff. I think that will be pretty helpful. Like me telling her like if you want a website maybe you should do this or that. I think I can pretty much help people by doing that. So…it sounds like what you would do if your sister or a friend wanted to start a business is try to figure out a way that you could work together. So like teamwork and help them figure things out along the way so it's you know it's almost like you'd want to be a coach to them kind of like I've been a business coach to you is that right? Yeah. So you think that you would just like to be a friend and help them through their questions and their problems in the best ways that you can. Yeah I want to try and help them so, yeah. What happens if you don't know an answer than you do? Maybe I would ask my business coach since she knows a lot more than me. Kiki is really onto something - she understands, even at a young age, that it takes a village. She's able to identify that she needs help and support from other, more experienced business owners in order to grow her business - and that she can extend her knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs who are not quite where she is yet. It's this concept of building a tribe, or forming a mastermind group, that Lisa Betts-LaCroix also explores with us. Lisa is a speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U podcast. She speaks on the future of Education, has been featured in over 100 film and television roles and, though she began dancing late in life, she holds a World Title in Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom Dance. Lisa's parents were both entrepreneurs, she married an entrepreneurial husband, and her experiences with education and entrepreneurship have influenced her approach on homeschooling her children. Hi Lisa, what is your number one piece of advice for entrepreneurs? #7 We need a tribe - Lisa Betts-LaCroix We need a tribe. We need connections. We need support. And one of the things I noticed in our current life is that people often feel isolated. I have the belief that it is - if you feel isolated - it is on you. It is a possibility for you and the tools are in place for you to go out and create a community for yourself. The key thing I'd say about building community and making connections with people is that it's possible for everyone to do. And the key thing is to look at what you need and what kind of support you want. If you can scratch your own itch and meet your own need, and then bring other people into that, you probably will be both contributing greatly to people in ways that they will appreciate, and at the same time you'll synergistically be building a support network that you need for yourself. It's definitely easy to feel isolated both as a parent and as an entrepreneur. While I think in-person networking and support networks are really important, it's also important to keep in mind that technology makes it totally possible to find virtual support as well. Having a “tribe” or forming a mastermind group with other entrepreneurs who are at a similar place in their business is a great way to collaborate and find success together. Monique Parker is an academic life coach, author, and public speaker. She empowers and equips teens and young adults to experience success in school and in life, while preparing them for adulthood. Monique shares her number one piece of advice, both for parents and for teens and young adults… Welcome Monique, what advice do you have for exploring entrepreneurship? #8 Think outside of the box- Monique Parker So I am going to give two-fold because you know my heart is for the young people. That's good, give us two answers: parent-perspective and kiddo-perspective. Parent perspective would be to remember that your child is a little person. These are people that you are developing. As a parent entrepreneur, just like you would spend so much time in building your business, is your responsibility - and should be your duty, your choice, your love, and your passion to build up your young people to be a responsible adult. (I love that) For teens and young adults, I would say to walk to your own beat, do not feel like you have to be like everybody else. Give yourself grace. Give yourself love for yourself, to realize that you were innately born with special gifts to help the world. Help the masses, which in turn will benefit you and bless you. So I would say to you, as young people, to find your path, find it early, and shine brightly in that area. And do it because you want to do it, and because you love to do it, and because you love yourself enough that you want to be the best that you can be. Don't feel like you have to be in the box - Parents and teens - they don't have to be doctors and don't have to be lawyers. Find what your child is naturally gifted at and help them make a business off of that, and thrive off of that. I love Monique's perspective. Whether you have yourself or your child in mind… We all have special gifts, and those translate into marketable skills. Our paths are all going to look different because they all are beginning and ending in different places. And it's important to remember that there is no need to follow someone else's path. Even success looks differently to different people. And Sherry Bevan agrees. Sherry is a former Global Head of IT Service in an international law firm, she now runs The Confident Mother, an independent coaching practice. Sherry has been running her own business since 2012 and works as an author, coach and speaker. She specialises in helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want, then find the confidence to take action and move forward in their career or business. Hi Sherry, what is the best advice you have for parent entrepreneurs? #9 Be You - Sherry Bevan Oh, I think my number one piece of advice is the more you can be you, and be uniquely and unapologetically you, then the better things will be. Just be yourself, because nobody else can be you, in the same way as you can. That's great, Sherry. We did touch on this earlier as well. Just be you. Don't worry about the competitors in your niche - don't worry about trying to make everyone like you. As a matter of fact, it's impossible to make everyone like you! Identify your passion, build your business, and let your personality shine through. YOU are what sets your business apart from your competition. Sarah Humes dives deeper into self-reflection with her advice. Although Sarah is relatively new to the business world, she has been doing the wife and mom thing for about 13 years now. She is married to her husband David, and they and their children, bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living. Their mission? To help people do brave things---every day! #10 Identify your core values - Sarah Humes I would truly encourage anybody getting into business - parents or not parents - to make sure you know what your core values are. Knowing what you stand for, and what you believe in. I think when you go to make big changes in your life, and I know for me my business was a huge change in lifestyle - How to run my family, how to run my household - knowing what my core values are, they give me an anchor to come back to. Just the other day, I kind of had one of those moments where I felt like the household was kind of falling apart, learning how to run a household and a business is a lot of work- but, I had my core values to come back to. And I knew that I didn't want to yell at the people in my household, because kindness is a core value in our household. And I knew that I wanted to get my household back in order, because hospitality is one of our core values. I have those core values to come back to you and knowing what they are just always is an anchor for me. They anchor my business, they anchor my family, and they anchor me personally. Once you know what your core values are they can help give you a mission statement in your business and in your family. And they have just helped propel me along, every step of the way. Knowing that about myself has just given me purpose and I think that that is just one of the the most important things you can do. I really like that - our family doesn't have identified core values, but it's officially a project on my to-do list! The past couple pieces of advice have really focused on being you, being unique, identifying your passions and values. And once you have identified where your strengths really lie, Cat Stancik has some advice for you. Cat is known for her tough love approach that gets clients into focused action so that they can get out of overwhelm and create big results with significantly less effort! She works with high achieving entrepreneurs who want to stop focusing on the glorified 6 and 7 figure marks, and finally enjoy a profitable, balanced business. Cat is the founder of Action Incubator™, a sought-after speaker, and Bestselling Author of 7 Principles for a More Productive and Fulfilling Life. Hey Cat, can you share your number one piece of advice with us? #11 You Don't Have to Do Everything - Cat Stancik You don't have to do everything in your business. I know that especially for new entrepreneurs, you know, at any stage of the game this is true. You do not have to do everything in your business. You get focused on the things you need to do. Stay in your brilliance. And delegate the rest of that. So, I know that's like 3 different pieces of advice but they kind of link into each other, puzzle piece wise. Ultimately, you are not supposed to do everything in your business. Stay in your swim lane. Stay in your brilliance. That's where you enjoy playing. Do that! Don't concede and do stuff that you aren't great at doing. Have someone else who is great at doing it, do it! (Outsource and delegate) Yeah baby. As entrepreneurs, and as moms, we're always trying to do it all. But, it doesn't have to be that way. It shouldn't be that way. Much in the same way as we talked about finding a tribe and masterminding, it's okay to delegate tasks to others and even outsource elements of your business. This allows you to have better focus on the things you are best at - often times you can even outsource the things you just don't like doing - and that will help you be more efficient within your business. If you've been counting, you know that there is one piece of advice left, and it comes from Hannah B. King. Hannah is an off-beat, sunshine-&-sea-lovin' mama of two, an intuitive success mentor for creative entrepreneurial mamas, and a wild travelin' gypsy at heart. She has been an avid student of some of the best spiritual teachers, thought leaders, and intuitive healers around the world for the past 15 years. She is now on a mission, creating a movement of modern day mama's, collectively inspired on their journey of radical transformation and quantum growth, guiding them to create their dream desired lifestyle on their own terms. She spends her time tromping in waterfalls with her family or camping on the beaches on her island home of Maui, HI. Hey, Hannah, what is your number one piece of advice for our listeners? #12 Surrender & Grace - Hannah B. King I feel like there's one word that I have brought with me through my journey into becoming a mama. I had a very unusual entry into motherhood, than being pregnant, giving birth, becoming a mama, and then the role of parenthood, and then now raising my business. There's one word that has always been, I think, the ultimate saving grace and that is “surrender.” We want to hold on so tight to how we think something should go. And when we let go, and when we surrender and allow things to occur - even if it's the really sucky stuff, even if it's like, “I'm miserable.” Just surrender, and allow things to occur versus the tight grip on, “It's got to be just this way.” This can apply to everything from pregnancy, birth, motherhood, business, all the things... money, relationships, everything. We have these ideas, and we want to feel like we're in control of how they how they go. And I just think, it's the one thing that I tell everybody, which is just let go and surrender, and let things occur, and see what unfolds for you. Is it always easy? Absolutely not. But, surrender is key - to anything - to any growth that we want in our lives. So, I would say that would be the biggest number 1… One more thing, which would be to give yourself grace, and to be kind to yourself. Whether you're raising a business and you're doing an entrepreneurial endeavor, or you're raising your family - it is big work. It is hard work. And it is beautiful magical work. But it is not going to be enjoyable if we are beating ourselves up. So, give yourself kindness and love and respect. And when you're struggling with that, imagine yourself as your as your children. Imagine how you love your children. You might want to scream at them, and shake them sometimes, because they're driving you crazy. But ultimately, then you just want to hug them, and you want to love them - and that's how we have to treat ourselves. It's like the little girl, or the little boy in us, they just need love. We just need love. So be willing to. You know when you're really wanting to beat yourself up, look at yourself as if you look at your children. It's just pure love. And that will get you through everything. Can I just say how amazing it has been to work with these 12 women to put not only this value-packed episode together, but to put together each of the first 13 episodes of the FamilyPreneur Podcast! If you have a friend that could benefit from listening to this Podcast, please share it with them - and make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss any of the future episodes! Last Show Last episode, in episode #1, I introduced you to my own story and the inspiration for this podcast - plus, I welcomed my daughter to the podcast to discuss her business. Go back and listen to episode #1 now. Next Show In the next episode we will explore Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability with Micala Quinn. Micala will explain why she left her teaching career, and what it means to be a virtual assistant; including who is a good candidate for VA work, and the process to get your business started pretty much immediately! Listen to episode #3 now! Future Shows: January 3: Micala Quinn in Episode 3, Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Stability January 10: Lisa Betts-LaCroix in Episode 4, Generations of Entrepreneurship January 17: Cat Stancik in Episode 5, Revenue, Profits, and Focused Actions January 24: Stacy Brookman in Episode 6, Resilience and Writing January 31: Susie Parker in Episode 7, Diversified Incomes: Corporate & Side-Hustles February 7: Sherry Bevan in Episode 8, Balancing Work and Life Confidently February 14: Hannah B. King in Episode 9, Mindset for Mamas in Business February 21: Vicki DeLuzio in Episode 10, Beginning a Blog February 28: Sarah Humes in Episode 11, Personal & Professional Bravery March 7: Monique Parker in Episode 12, Empowering Little People March 14: Angela Ferrari in Episode 13, Creativity and Making Work Fun #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} Get an email when the next episode is released:
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