Podcasts about money making mom

What if the secret to feeling like ‘enough' as a mom was simply letting go of the comparison game... Most moms are hard enough on themselves as it is, can you imagine what would happen if you stopped playing the comparison game? In this empowering episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, you'll discover how to finally quiet the noise of comparison, ditch the pressure to "measure up," and embrace your own aligned path as a mom entrepreneur and homeschooling mama. Dr. Liz breaks down simple yet powerful steps to help you recognize your personal triggers, shift patterns, and stay grounded in your family's unique journey — all while building a business and life that supports your fulfillment-first lifestyle.

What if the moments of lying, cheating, and stealing are actually the ones that teach us (and our kids) the most about trust, growth, and grace? In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, you're invited to pull back the curtain on one of motherhood's most unspoken realities: when your kids lie, cheat, or cut corners—and how that doesn't make you a bad mom. Dr. Liz shares a real-life homeschooling story that opens the door to honest conversations, imperfect parenting, and raising resilient, responsible kids. If you're a homeschooling mom or mom entrepreneur navigating these moments while balancing business and family life, this episode offers both comfort and practical insight. It's not about perfection—it's about connection, growth, and showing up with love.

Sometimes feeling down is part of the journey. Dr. Liz DeFinnis has a lot to say as a homeschooling mom of 3 who became a six-figure CEO in just 1 year. She founded The Aligned Mama in 2020 when her newborn daughter suffered a stroke and she very quickly learned the true values of life. From being a high-strung overachiever to manifesting meaningful everyday moments, Liz shares the real mom truths that ripple through life as a parent. This podcast shares the good, bad, and the ugly of motherhood with everyday tips that make momming a whole lot more fun. Push play now to become the aligned mama you have always wanted to be… Become a Money Making Mom by joining the Facebook Group: MONEY MAKING MOMS

Thinking about homeschooling but not sure where to begin? This episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast walks you through everything you need to confidently start your homeschooling journey. Whether you're exploring the idea, already homeschooling, or somewhere in between, this checklist episode will help you create a system that works for your family, your business, and your lifestyle. CLICK HERE to get a copy of the checklist so you can get started today. Dr. Liz DeFinnis shares practical insights on researching state laws, choosing a curriculum that fits your values, creating flexible routines, and building a supportive homeschool environment—without the overwhelm. If you're ready to align your motherhood and entrepreneurial goals, this episode is your step-by-step roadmap. Key Takeaways:

As a mom, it's easy to let your identity get wrapped up in caregiving, routines, and doing all the things for everyone else. But what happens when you start to forget who you are underneath it all? In this soul-stirring episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis guides you through the powerful process of peeling back the layers of societal expectations, mom labels, and survival-mode thinking—so you can reconnect with your core essence. Perfect for homeschooling moms and entrepreneurs who want to live aligned, present, and purpose-driven lives, this episode is your invitation to rediscover your identity beyond the roles you play. Key Takeaways:

In this vulnerable and refreshingly honest episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis opens up about what it really feels like to fall into autopilot as a mom, a business owner, and a woman who "should" have it all together. If you've been pushing through burnout, chasing perfection, or wondering why you feel disconnected even when life looks “fine” on the outside—this episode is for you. You'll learn how to pause, get honest with yourself, and recognize the season you're actually in, so you can honor your energy, slow down, and create space for fulfillment-first living. Designed for homeschooling moms and mom entrepreneurs, this episode is your permission slip to be real, rest, and reclaim your alignment. Key Takeaways:

Are you constantly putting others first, swallowing your voice, and carrying the weight of guilt just to keep the peace? In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis explores the real cost of people pleasing...and how it's holding you back from building a life and business rooted in freedom, alignment, and self-respect. Designed for mom entrepreneurs and homeschooling moms, this episode dives into how codependency, guilt, and the pressure to "be nice" keep you stuck. You'll learn how to step into your power, speak your truth, and reclaim your time, energy, and identity without becoming someone you're not. Key Takeaways:

Are you hiding behind the “perfect mom” mask, juggling everything while secretly feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis dives deep into breaking free from unrealistic expectations and rediscovering who you truly are—beyond the roles of motherhood and entrepreneurship. If you've ever felt the pressure to “have it all together” while building a business and raising a family, this episode will help you release the guilt, realign with your purpose, and step into a fulfillment-first approach that allows you to thrive. Press play to step into your truest, most aligned self—without sacrificing what matters most and uncover:

Imagine building a business that generates income while you sleep—without sacrificing family time. Good news is, this doesn't just have to be a dream. In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis dives into the world of passive online income and how mom entrepreneurs and homeschooling moms can create sustainable revenue streams that support their lifestyle. Whether you're looking to replace your salary, add extra financial security, or step into entrepreneurship without burnout, this episode is packed with strategies to leverage your skills and build passive income that aligns with your values. Press play to create financial freedom while staying present for what matters most and uncover: 

Are you an occupational therapy mom looking for new ways to create income while staying aligned with your passion? In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, Dr. Liz DeFinnis shares the OT Money Blueprint, a game-changing approach to leveraging your OT skills beyond traditional clinical roles. Dr. Liz walks you through real opportunities to build a flexible, profitable business using the expertise you already have—without going back to school or sacrificing family time. Whether you're a mom entrepreneur, homeschooling parent, or OT looking for financial freedom, this episode will open your eyes to new possibilities. Press play now to discover how you can turn your OT expertise into income while creating a life that aligns with your values and uncover:

Want to create space for fulfillment among the never-ending to-do list, mom guilt, and the constant pressure to balance it all? In this episode of The Aligned Mama Podcast, you'll learn how to declutter your mind, release the mental load weighing you down, and create space for what truly matters—fulfillment, presence, and aligned success. Dr. Liz Definnis dives into the power of nervous system regulation, intentional decision-making, and mindset shifts that help mom entrepreneurs and homeschooling moms reclaim their time, energy, and focus. If you're ready to shift from survival mode to thriving with purpose, this episode is for you! Press play to get aligned and uncover:

The secret to receiving the support you desire? Clear communication and delegations. Although this is something that we typically associate with work, it's actually an incredibly helpful tool to use to get the support you want and need without all of the mental load falling back onto you. In this episode, Dr. Liz DeFinnis shares how to integrate delegations into your home life for a happier, healthier home. Dr. Liz DeFinnis has a lot to say as a homeschooling mom of 3 who became a six-figure CEO in just 1 year. She founded The Aligned Mama in 2020 when her newborn daughter suffered a stroke and she very quickly learned the true values of life. From being a high-strung overachiever to manifesting meaningful everyday moments, Liz shares the real mom truths that ripple through life as a parent. This podcast shares the good, bad, and the ugly of motherhood with everyday tips that make momming a whole lot more fun. Push play now to become the aligned mama you have always wanted to be… Become a Money-Making Mom by joining the Facebook Group: MONEY MAKING MOMS  

Welcome to the Drive Thru Mom's Podcast!  It takes a lot of strategy and purpose to raise a family in today's economy.  Stewarding your funds while caring and raising a family is a God-sized task.  But learning to ‘lean in and love' your kids, as my guest Crystal Paine, AKA ‘The Money Saving Mom' puts it, is more important to her husband, as they parent their six children. Crystal is the author of multiple books, Time-Saving Mom, Love-Centered Parenting, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, the Choose Love Journal, Choose Gratitude Journal, and Money-Making Mom and can be found at www.moneysavingmom.com What a treat she is!  I can't wait for you to listen! ENJOY friends and HAPPY WEDNESDAY! CONNECT WITH US: Email: lynn@drivethrumoms.com Website: https://www.drivethrumoms.com Book: Faithful Before, Faithful Again: Finding God Faithful in An Anxious World  https://a.co/d/ernpYJS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivethrumoms Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drivethrumoms?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Subscribe: Drive Thru Moms Podcast Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drive-thru-moms/id1528282382#see-all/reviews  CONNECT WITH MY GUEST Website: https://www.themoneysavingmom.com Email: moneysavingmom@gmail.com Book: Love Centered ParentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom

This week, I'm with the wonderful Crystal Paine, otherwise known as Money-Saving Mom. Crystal and I started our online careers at similar times. We both pioneered what it looked like to be a mom and an entrepreneur and do it all surrounded by kids.  Crystal has grown a brilliant company and is the epitome of a smart girl. Full disclosure, she is one of my business coaching clients - and I say that makes her even smarter. I'm thrilled for you to hear all the behind-the-scenes information of Crystal's business. Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and Money-Making Mom. In her latest book, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most, Crystal offers practical steps, simplified systems, and time-saving hacks to help you wrap your time and energy around what matters most in your life — even when you feel pulled in a thousand different directions.   Join Crystal and I as we talk about: Crystal's background and journey Making mistakes as you grow your business and learn from your failures The importance of getting help and knowing when to say no Ways to protect yourself from comparison What is working best in 2024 - Social media insights you don't want to miss! Favorite quotes:  6:50 - “There were a lot of failures, trials, errors, mistakes, and missteps along the way, but I look back and really feel like that was what set me up for success because I learned so much through making a lot of mistakes and doing things wrong.” 18:47 - “If I could go back and do it again, I would've gotten help way earlier, and I also wouldn't have said yes to so many things.” 25:17 -  “In my own home, stepping away from the internet multiple times a day and having Sunday where I am offline has been so good for my soul.” 31:42 - “So doing a few things very strategically to just increase your engagement really makes a difference overall in what posts are being seen.” 36:35—”Go into building a business recognizing that there is going to be a lot of work on the front end and be willing to put in the work. I think a lot of people don't succeed because they quit too soon.”    Coaching this week (44:00 audio) My Best Strategy for Overcoming Procrastination  This week, I'm sharing a tip called negative visualization. It's imagining what could happen if we don't do something, letting us see the cost of inaction and makes us more likely to take that first step in work, health, or friendships. Pick one thing you've been putting off and start this today.   Recommendations (51:36 audio) My fun recommendation this week is a little charger that goes on your keychain to charge your Apple watch. If you have the same problem I do, your Apple watch dies all the time. You can use it to charge your watch during the day so it's charged when you need it.   Links to great things we discussed:  Crystal Paine Website Crystal Paine Instagram The Crystal Paine Show Promise Dreamy Mango Serum The West Wing Lost Portable Keychain Charger for Apple Watch  Secret Superpower Quiz Create a Course Alli on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.    Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/unlock-business-growth-secrets-with-crystal-paine/

Welcome to the very first episode of the Money Making Moms podcast. This podcast is dedicated to full-time moms who are looking for their own spot under the sun, waiting for their time to shine! And if you are listening right now, this can be the nudge you've been waiting for to take that step forward and claim your best life. In this episode, I share my journey from being unmotivated and drowning in debt to becoming a successful money-making mom. I know how it feels to be crippled by debt and not know how to make ends meet. I also know how the daily grind of attending to the kids and the household, while trying to be a good partner to my husband, can consume all the time of the day. Oftentimes, before my head hits my pillow at night, I wonder if I have done a good job and when I will have the chance to attend to my needs, too. The time came when that nagging feeling of, “there's gotta be more in life than this,” consumed me and I had to make a decision. That decision was not easy, and the work I had to put in to make it happen almost made me give it all up. But, I didn't. I kept going, and here I am today. So, if you're in that phase right now where you desperately need a way out to make a difference in your life, this show is for you. I will help you, I will guide you, I will push you, and I will cheer for you because I know you can make it too.  For a chance to work with me, enter the contest! https://upvir.al/132020/lp132020 (Win free coaching, cash, plus tools to help you start generating income on the side!! Click here to win now!!!) (Ends May 31, 2022) “When you align so strongly with why you want the things you want, your success comes.” - Kyrsti Snyder   In This Episode: - Get a straightforward answer to the questions: Do I have what it takes to be successful? Am I qualified to dream of a better life for myself and my family? - This is the key component that can turn your ambition into income - These are the 3 things that can hold you back from stepping into your best life as a mom - Busy moms can make money while doing the laundry while getting their nails done, or putting the baby to sleep  - Discover this game-changer that will pull you out of the rut and turn you into a woman destined for success - You have to be MORE. But to be MORE, this is what you need to do… - Here's how to unlock the belief and the feeling of what it is to be in abundance - These are the steps you need to start today as your takeaway from this episode To start making money with Kyrsti: https://www.theksnyder.com (https://www.theksnyder.com) To find out more about this podcast and gather further insight: https://www.kyrstisnyder.com (https://www.kyrstisnyder.com) Connect with Kyrsti: - https://www.instagram.com/theksnyder/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/kyrsti.snyder (Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/makemoneywithkyrsti/ (Facebook business page) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemoneywithkyrsti (Facebook Group) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrsti-snyder-983721106/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.youtube.com/kyrstisnyder (YouTube)

The statistics are slow in coming, but according to November 2020 findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between April and October 2020, hospital emergency departments saw an increase in the total number of visits that were from kids for mental health needs. And while that is true and terribly tragic, statistics also show that anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide were already on the rise even before this global pandemic. One report from the ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) states that 1 in 20 kids struggle with mental health disorders each year. Today we hope to offer you some help. Our guest today is Crystal Paine. She's the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. She's just released a new book, Love-Centered Parenting that is quite a departure from her normal offerings. But she's opening up about a very vulnerable piece in her family's story in order to help change that 1 in 20 statistic.

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom talk about the struggle of being a parent while leading a successful business online and how to balance authenticity with privacy. They discuss what love-centered parenting really is, and how deep self-reflections on relationships over reputation can help us identify limiting beliefs and what is holding us back from peace.  

Welcome back! This week we are talking with Crystal Paine about parenting from a place of peace, her new book and the meeting our kids where they are. Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. In this episode we talk about: Crystal's journey from rule-based parenting to love-centered parenting How has Love Centered Parenting has transformed her relationships with her kids and her husband The difference of rules-based parenting vs. relationship-based parenting Why sheltering our kids does more harm than good Why do you think perfectionism is so damaging in parenting Links to great things we discussed: Pick up a copy of Crystal's book : Love-centered Parenting: The No-fail Guide to Launching Your Kids To learn more about Crystal, please visit her website MoneySavingMom.com Thank you for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show notes. Also, subscribe to wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss a show. Hey, while you're at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show. Melissa

With all the parenting books available, what makes Love-Centered Parenting, by Crystal Paine, unique? Like many books, where the authors focus on results-based parenting. Love-Centered Parenting has a different approach.   To many, Crystal Paine had it all together - a happy marriage, a successful business, a vibrant faith, and national selling books as the Money Saving Mom®. But one day, her world turned upside down.   The crisis she and her family faced was the being of a transformational process in her parenting. Before she could make changes, God had to change her from the inside out. It was through this painful process that she discovered a new way to parent her children.   In this episode, Chrystal shares her raw story of transformation and what lead to Love-Centered Parenting. This honest conversation about God's love, her transformation, and how her parenting has changed. About Crystal Paine Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the Gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time! In Love-Centered Parenting, Paine gives examples of how she’s learned to listen to her children, sit and be present, ask meaningful questions, and not pass judgment. In addition to hard-won lessons, major changes, and a radically different parenting approach, Paine also provides practical, tangible resources for parents.   Get all the details, resources, and links in the full show notes for this episode.

Parenthood doesn’t come with an instruction manual. So as you and I try to write our own job description, you might say your job is to raise responsible, independent adults. Or it’s to raise godly children who love Jesus with all of their hearts. Or maybe it’s to raise kids who make good choices and have strong character. But as you work so hard to achieve those goals in your home, you just become stressed and feel like a failure as a parent. Today’s guest, Crystal Paine, is here to offer a whole new way of looking at our life as moms and dads. She shares her own parenting crisis that began a journey of transformation to understand Why moms and dads carry so much stress, doubt, and discouragement in parenting What your child needs most from you in their hardest moments Why learning to “live as loved” changes everything The lies you believe about yourself as a parent The difference between rules-based and relationship-based parenting How to find freedom in letting go of your kids   Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the Gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time! In Crystal’s latest book, Love-Centered Parenting, she shares her own parenting stories—the good, the bad, and the ugly—what she’s learned, and how she’s shifted into a love-centered model of raising her children. And because you can’t give what you don’t have, she first had to let God reparent her, relearning to parent from the inside out. Comment on this post or reply to this email with “I Love My Kids” to be entered into a drawing to win a copy of your own! To help you lift up your kids in prayer, Rob and Joanna created Powerful Prayers for Your Son and Powerful Prayers for Your Daughter. Visit our store to learn more.   

Being a single parent is complicated enough much less when we discover that our kids are the “problem”. Founder of Solo Parent Society, Robert Beeson, shares that one of the hardest parts of his parenting journey was finding out times that his kids weren’t making the wisest decisions. But that’s just part of life. Kids are kids. They are learning, they are growing, and they will make mistakes. But no parent wants to get the phone call that lets them know their kid hasn’t made the best choices. Parenting can be overwhelming, and as single parents, we see our kids struggling to overcome the pain and hurts of life. Sometimes this pain comes out as bullying, depression, or acting out. How do we look at these struggles from the perspective of love-based parenting? Crystal Paine hosts her own show “The Crystal Paine Show”, she’s the best-selling author of “Say Goodbye to Survival Mode” and “Money Making Mom”, and she’s the founder of www.moneysavingmom.com. Crystal is releasing a brand-new book called “Love Centered Parenting: The No Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids”. She wrote the book after walking through a difficult season in her own family and feeling called to share the lessons learned with others. Crystal has four kids from 16 years old to ten months old and is also a foster parent. She wrote the book to help other parents not feel so alone, especially for those whose kids are hurting and whose pain is being manifested in challenging behavior and poor choices. Crystal said the key is recognizing what is underneath the bad behaviors. She said parents often see big feelings coming out sideways, in various ways like anger, depression, aggression, or anything in between. Crystal’s experience with this hit a crisis point the day she found herself walking into the emergency room saying, “My child is suicidal.” It was a day she never ever envisioned as a parent. Crystal said it just hit her, “That gut wrenching feeling of desperation that something’s really wrong and I can’t fix it.” Her child was so angry, mouthing off, acting out, and saying scary things. As parents, they didn’t know what to do so they started to work with a therapist. The therapist began to work with her child and after several weeks, she came to Crystal and said, “It seems like you are trying so hard to fix your child. What would it look like to walk with your child?” That question started Crystal on a journey to begin paying attention to how she interacted with her kids. So often, she said, something would come up - a phone call from school, the kids fighting, or someone acting up – and she would swoop in to fix it. She would correct and preach sermons and lecture. In her constant correcting, she realized she was spending so little time connecting with her kids and just walking with them. She began to recognize that, just like her kids’ behaviors were evidence of so much going on beneath the surface, that applied to her too. She was parenting from a place within herself that was operating from a set of lies that she was inadequate, a failure, and a disappointment. Those big feelings and lies below the surface were showing up in her continual attempts to manage and control their behavior. To read the full show notes and links to her books go to -https://soloparentsociety.com/blog/2021/03/08/when-our-child-is-the-problem

Being a single parent is complicated enough much less when we discover that our kids are the “problem”. Founder of Solo Parent Society, Robert Beeson, shares that one of the hardest parts of his parenting journey was finding out times that his kids weren’t making the wisest decisions. But that’s just part of life. Kids are kids. They are learning, they are growing, and they will make mistakes. But no parent wants to get the phone call that lets them know their kid hasn’t made the best choices. Parenting can be overwhelming, and as single parents, we see our kids struggling to overcome the pain and hurts of life. Sometimes this pain comes out as bullying, depression, or acting out. How do we look at these struggles from the perspective of love-based parenting? Crystal Paine hosts her own show “The Crystal Paine Show”, she’s the best-selling author of “Say Goodbye to Survival Mode” and “Money Making Mom”, and she’s the founder of www.moneysavingmom.com. Crystal is releasing a brand-new book called “Love Centered Parenting: The No Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids”. She wrote the book after walking through a difficult season in her own family and feeling called to share the lessons learned with others. Crystal has four kids from 16 years old to ten months old and is also a foster parent. She wrote the book to help other parents not feel so alone, especially for those whose kids are hurting and whose pain is being manifested in challenging behavior and poor choices. Crystal said the key is recognizing what is underneath the bad behaviors. She said parents often see big feelings coming out sideways, in various ways like anger, depression, aggression, or anything in between. Crystal’s experience with this hit a crisis point the day she found herself walking into the emergency room saying, “My child is suicidal.” It was a day she never ever envisioned as a parent. Crystal said it just hit her, “That gut wrenching feeling of desperation that something’s really wrong and I can’t fix it.” Her child was so angry, mouthing off, acting out, and saying scary things. As parents, they didn’t know what to do so they started to work with a therapist. The therapist began to work with her child and after several weeks, she came to Crystal and said, “It seems like you are trying so hard to fix your child. What would it look like to walk with your child?” That question started Crystal on a journey to begin paying attention to how she interacted with her kids. So often, she said, something would come up - a phone call from school, the kids fighting, or someone acting up – and she would swoop in to fix it. She would correct and preach sermons and lecture. In her constant correcting, she realized she was spending so little time connecting with her kids and just walking with them. She began to recognize that, just like her kids’ behaviors were evidence of so much going on beneath the surface, that applied to her too. She was parenting from a place within herself that was operating from a set of lies that she was inadequate, a failure, and a disappointment. Those big feelings and lies below the surface were showing up in her continual attempts to manage and control their behavior. To read the full show notes and links to her books go to -https://soloparentsociety.com/blog/2021/03/08/when-our-child-is-the-problem

"Money Making Mom" by Crystal Paine is a New York Times Best Selling Book.  In this podcast, we bring you her creative ways to manage money, generate income, and live a life of generosity. Featured Songs: "Talkin' Part" by Doak Turner, Dee Briggs, Bev & Cliff Nelson (music only).  "That's the Way Love Goes" by Danielle Hobert, Matt Sumner, Bev & Cliff Nelson (entire song).

Today, I am speaking with Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom. Crystal is a wife, mother, speaker, and author of several books. Money Saving Mom is a coupon and blogging website about intentional living, finance, family, and business. Crystal began couponing while living on a strict budget while her husband was in law school. Her couponing and blogging eventually turned into her Money Saving Mom blog which exceeded her expectations and helped allow her and her husband to purchase their home outright. Being around Crystal is contagious. She is just one of those people who you would trust to let your kids go to her house. I’m excited about this episode as we discuss how Crystal used her books to help promote and grow Money Saving Mom to phenomenal levels. Crystal wrote her first book The Money Saving Mom’s Budget when she was contacted by a publisher. She had a following, but she didn’t really know how to write a book and really didn’t understand the contract. Her first book deal was a bit rocky because she did everything wrong, but it was a great learning experience. She shares her lessons and inspiration for writing a book the right way. Some of these include having a thorough plan, outline, and proposal. As well as having a ghost editor to help with cohesiveness, accountability, and input. With these experiences learned Crystal is now a book writing machine, and she shares all of this and more in today’s episode.   You can find Crystal here: Money Saving Mom Books by Crystal Paine The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Money Making Mom Book Say Goodbye to Survival Mode   Show Notes   [01:34] Why Crystal decided to write her first book The Money Saving Mom's Budget. [04:43] Lessons learned included needing to have a plan before writing a book. [05:31] On her second book she spent time finding the idea and then focusing on that topic and writing a proposal that outlines every single step. [07:20] Using ghost editors made the full-length book process much easier. [08:21] The editing process helped with accountability and organizing and strengthening the text. [09:54] Having published books gives a form of legitimacy and credibility that opens up opportunities. [11:18] Going through a publisher is not as strong an income stream as self-publishing. [11:56] Crystal had to make the time to work on her books because she is extremely busy and it becomes a family endeavor. [13:01] Getting up early helped with her first books. She wrote her third book from midnight to 4:00 am to find time to focus. [14:49] Her husband also helped with the homeschooling and allowed Crystal to sleep in. [16:51] She put together a marketing plan for her first book. Publishers expect you to do the work of marketing. [18:27] She planned 7-9 months in advance and found hot topics to write on and promote on social media. She thought about the marketing while writing the book. [19:33] On her third book she was honed in on marketing from the beginning including finding her target audience of overwhelmed moms. [21:35] She focused on sharing the value the book would give people in the form of articles and creating awareness. [24:00] Using a launch team also helps get the word out. [27:58] The book has opened doors and helped Crystal's confidence grow. [31:05] Being a real person has been key to Crystal's success. [32:18] Crystal used Periscope to promote her 5-day Money Making Mom course. [37:27] Crystal offered a free 1st-day offer on her courses. This was a great teaser that led to a lot of sales. [38:13] Her biggest revenue is from email sign ups and blog readers which lead to affiliate sales.   [38:56] Her books are also in the library which has led to readers. [39:45] Giving away coupons and freebies from companies fell flat on its face until she gave away a chore planner. Focus on the freebie that will be the biggest incentive for people. [44:02] Share your own unique gifts and your own unique story.   Links and Resources: self-publishingschool.com Spsfreetraining.com Sell Your Book Like Wildfire Periscope Motivated Mom’s Chore Planner Money Saving Mom Books by Crystal Paine The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Money Making Mom Book Say Goodbye to Survival Mode

Does the world really need my contribution? If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery, does the world really care?  Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing?  Let's look at how to make yourself stand out in a world of sameness.   Should I move to a job that pays less and requires more hours but is a better fit? Does the world need my contribution? Should I give two weeks notice or just quit on payday? Am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation? With stretched finances, having 4 children under 12, should I follow the money or my passion? “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”  — Mother Teresa  Tweet This Episode – 04-07-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan talks about our contribution to the world and whether or not it really matters. He also shares his thoughts about adding your unique value to the world—a world that is already filled with people that share the same gifts, talents, abilities, etc. Dan discusses the topics of responsibility and charity and how sometimes our actions can do a disservice to the homeless and the poor. Tune in as Dan also discloses many resources that will help you work from home and addresses the questions of many listeners, today. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days , just enter 48 days. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:35 – Dan asks, does the world really need my contribution? If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery – does the world really care? Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing? Let's look at how to make yourself stand out in a world of sameness. 01:01 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 01:23 – Preview of today's show Should I move to a job that pays less and requires more hours – but is a better fit? Does the world need my contribution? Should I give two weeks' notice or just quit on payday? Am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation? With stretched finances, having 4 children under 12, should I follow the money or my passion? 02:06 – “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” – Mother Teresa 02:31 – Success story from Alexandra who launched her first e-book 02:41 – Alexandra was on a flight when she heard the episode about Uberpreneur and had the idea that she could do the same for AirBnB 03:06 – Her e-book AirBnB Profit Machine: 25 Ways to Make Money On Every Booking is free through April 8 04:15 – Share your success story or question with Dan on AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com 05:01 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:13 – Dan interviewed Andy Andrews, author of The Little Things 06:40 – While at Social Media Marketing World, Dan was reminded of the little things 06:47 – A guy named David introduced himself and asked him if he had a $100 bill in his pocket 07:23 – In his podcast, Dan shared that he always carries a $100 bill 08:02 – When David asked him about it, he was reminded that people are listening to what you say, even if it's just the little things 08:41 – Kent asks, what one book would you recommend about working from home? 09:05 – The $100 Startup 09:21 – Money-Making Mom 10:03 – Business Boutique 10:35 – Dan knows people who took action, moved to Tennessee, and started to work on their business 11:10 – Dan says knowledge is never enough, you have to take action and that is what will make the difference 12:03 – Matt asks, would a voice aimed at young professionals be a necessary addition to the productivity space? 13:10 – There are a lot of people who have done or are doing what you want to do 14:05 – The important question to ask yourself is, “what are you going to do to make a unique selling proposition?” 15:02 – When Michael Hyatt wrote Living Forward, the concept was not new, but it was easy to understand for people 15:32 – Lots of people have been writing about dieting, but then Skinny Bitch comes along and it gets you interested 16:07 – Dan came up with the title of his book and found that adding 48 Days was effective 17:01 – Yes, the world needs your voice, you just have to figure out what unique value you have to offer 17:19 – Christopher asks, should I give two weeks' notice or just quit on payday? 17:43 – Dan says the notice depends on your responsibility to the company 18:10 – No matter what the circumstance is, it's professional courtesy to give two weeks' notice 18:51 – Time your notice to your advantage and do what you need to so that you don't leave in bad form with your company 19:15 – Wendy asks, am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation? 20:31 – Wendy grew up from a middle class home and had her share of being poor and managed to rise up from that 21:23 – Dan thinks there should be responsibility from the homeless 21:34 – We can provide a band-aid solution, but it will not help them in the long term 22:12 – Dan shares a study done in Rwanda where people who lived on $2 a day were asked to define what poverty is 22:55 – People answered poverty is (1) an empty heart, (2) not knowing your abilities and strengths, (3) not having real progress, (4) isolation, (5) no hope or belief in yourself, (6) broken relationships, (7) not knowing God, (8) not having enough money, (9) consequence of not sharing, (10) lack of good thoughts 23:46 – Out of 10 answers, only ONE talked about money 24:22 – Dan shares the book Toxic Charity where the authors write out, in detail, the negative cycle of charity: Give once and you elicit appreciation; Give twice and you create anticipation; Give three times and you create expectation; Give four times and it becomes entitlement; Give five times and you establish dependency. 25:39 – Mike of Toms shoes has written about what he intends to do 25:56 – It is more important to show people how to be productive themselves, rather than give them things 26:11 – Dan's son, Jared, went to Rwanda and wanted to help women who had no choice but to get involved in prostitution 26:26 – Jared offered another opportunity—earning income through micro-enterprises 26:57 – A lot of what we are doing in America is more harmful to the homeless and the poor 27:05 – Yes, people need to take more responsibility to get out of their situation 28:17 – Kimberly says, my passion is to teach and want to become an educational consultant and write education books when I retire. I joined the 48 Days Eagles community but am unsure where to begin. 29:26 – Look for ways to leverage your teaching experience 30:03 – Check out Dan's blog where he talks about how to make money coaching 30:38 – Alex says, our goal is to maximize our influence by making our stories as free and accessible as possible while accepting donations. I have a full-time job and don't want to limit the influence of the studio to my stories. 31:51 – What is the title or caption of what you are doing that can catch people's attention? 32:22 – People do not value things that are free 32:57 – The three things that converge that make a good business – passion, talent and money 33:19 – If there isn't money there, it's just a hobby and people will not respond to that 34:09 – Patreon can be a platform for what you want to do 35:16 – Historically, having a patron was a way for artists to create their art, but it may be tough in today's environment 36:15 – Dan had a friend who wanted to do a full-time charity work and asked him if he would help him financially—Dan said “no” 36:31 – The way to do humanitarian work is to have income that will allow you to do that 37:17 – Dan attended a cake auction where he paid big money for a cake, because it was for a worthy cause 37:58 – Turn your idea into something significant that can also earn you income 38:19 – Lee says, I have an opportunity to change careers where I will earn less, have more hours to work and a longer commute; but, I will enjoy [the job] and the company has committed to pay for my sons' college education. How much importance should I give to the free college down the road? 39:25 – When you do the math, working for less with more hours is sacrificing more 40:45 – If you are going to get a new job, there may be something that will give you more income 41:25 – Putting your life on hold for a college education, 10 years from now, has its risks 41:50 – Justin asks, with stretched finances having 4 children under 12—should I follow the money or my passion? 43:22 – Take a fresh look at your skills, abilities, and at yourself to find work that fits you 44:43 – Look for the opportunities that line up with what you want to be doing 45:30 – Dan's daughter and granddaughter made a video about Innovate 47:02 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 47:45 – Check out 48 Days Eagles 48:05 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: In today's world where there are many voices, be the voice that adds unique value. We all have to take responsibility for our own lives, including the homeless and the poor. As you focus and explore your own skills and goals, watch for the opportunities that open up. Resources Mentioned: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love Upcoming Events with Dan: Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017  Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Does the world really need my contribution? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/134 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary Now that the new year has begun, how are your finances looking? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I interview Crystal Paine, author of the new book, Money-Making Mom. I know I had to do some intense budgeting work already in 2016, which is why I’m so excited to bring on this week’s guest and talk about how to earn money with a busy schedule and full-time responsibilities. Resources Mentioned in the Show Crystal Paine on Periscope [Watch Crystal LIVE each weekday] Make Over Your Mornings Course [by Crystal Paine] Crystal Paine [The Money-Saving Mom] Money-Making Mom [book by Crystal Paine] YNAB – You Need a Budget [Personal budget and finance software] Chalene Johnson [Fitness & Business Trainer]

A few weeks ago, we sat down with Crystal Paine, author of the book, Money Making Mom, and founder of the site, MoneySavingMom.com. Crystal has run a successful online business for 10 years, and she has so much wisdom to share! She hopped on Blab with us and allowed our audience to ask her anything! The Result? The Most Epic Business Coaching Session Ever! Crystal gave incredible advice on what to do when you don't feel legit as a work-at-home mom, how to overcome low site traffic, and how to generate more income when you make handmade items. Her responses were so incredible that we took several of them and made them into separate blog posts full of great tips. Check out the related blog posts here: What to do When Blog Traffic is Slow How to Balance a Business and a Baby ... without going insane! How to Make Passive Income as a Handmade Artist How to Make the Most of your Popular Posts There were a few technical issues with the Blab, but you can listen to a streamlined, edited version of it in podcast format below.   To watch the entire Blab in video format, press play on the video below. (Note: the video starts partway through the first question - sorry for our technical issues!)

On today’s episode we welcome Sarah Gilcher of the very successful Etsy shop, Perennial Planner.Sarah lives in Washington State with her husband and three daughters. She creates printable organizational tools and planners and actually took our ideas and inspiration and brought them to life with her work on the Brilliant Business Planner!  Sarah has been such a wonderful part of our Brilliant Business Moms community since it first began.  She's kind, brilliant, and crazy talented!   On the Podcast 01:28 - Sarah's Top Priorities03:17 - Sarah's Start on Etsy05:37 - Self-Taught Designer07:31 - Finding her Niche11:34 - 3,000 Sales in 1 Year's Work!13:31 - How to Make a PDF Editable15:41 - Building a Lifestyle Business17:18 - How Sarah's Business Helps her Family18:56 - Two Streams of Income27:15 - To Blog or not to Blog?31:44 - 3 Kids + a Successful Shop: How She Does It36:50 - The Power of Video for Business41:56 - Sarah's Terrifying Mom Moment! Sarah's Top Priorities Sarah is a stay at home mom to three little girls who are 6, 4, and 13 months old. Her husband is a pastorand spends a lot of time learning new languages and training new pastors. Sarah's main priorities are as a wife, mom, and helper in so many ways to her  husband.  She helps with his ministry, and she also has the privilege of helping to bring in an extra income for their family. Sarah's Start on Etsy Sarah’s journey with Etsy began when she was searching for a specific printable grocery list. When she couldn't find exactly what she wanted, she decided to open up Adobe Illustrator and create one herself! Sarahthen realized that she could make her printable cute and share it with other moms who may be looking for the same thing. Sarah was excited about helping women with organizational tools that were attractiveand that moms would actually want to use. Another early item in Sarah's shop was a spreadsheet she and her family had used to get themselves out of debt.  Clearly, Sarah's organizational sheets were helpful!  All she did was make them prettier, and they were ready for Etsy success. Self-Taught Designer Sarah has a degree in Fine Art, but she's a self-taught graphic designer. In doing projects for her church,friends, and for herself, Sarah slowly learned programs like Adobe Illustrator and In Design over the course of several years.  Now she can create beautiful printables and planners like it's nothing!  (Seriously - Sarah works fast!) Finding Her Niche Business was very slow when Sarah was started out with her printables Etsy shop. Since she was pregnantwith her 3rd baby, Sarah became interested in the idea of sewing and selling baby products in a brand new shop. She knew that baby products were a wildly successful niche on Etsy and wanted a piece of that pie. Through this process of trying to build up her second Etsy shop, Sarah spent a lot of time learning how to grow her store. She listened to podcasts like Brilliant Business Moms and took the advice of other successful Etsy sellers. Sarah then applied the lessons she learned to both Etsy shops and found that her original printable store was seeing lots of growth. Since product creation is so much more time consuming than selling digital products, and since her digital store was seeing more growth, Sarah ditched the baby shop and focused on her original idea. She rebranded the shop and officially become Perennial Planner. After about a year of focused work, Sarah's shop has surpassed 3000 sales! 3,000 Sales in 1 Year's Work Sarah has attributed a lot of her success to listening to the Brilliant Business Moms podcast! (aww shucks, thanks Sarah!) She found that listening to stories of other successful business owners has been a huge help for her. Once Sarah started seeing her Etsy shop as a real business, success followed.  Sarah shared two great tips that helped her to grow: Focus on keywords, titles, and tags for each listing to get found more often via Etsy search. Brand product photos so that your online shop looks more cohesive. This gives the customer a similar feeling as if they were stepping inside a physical shop. Set the right tone for your customers. How to Make a PDF Editable A lot of Sarah’s printables are actually editable forms so customers can use them right on their computers. To Make a PDF Editable: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro (this is a part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Subscription). Find “tools” on the top menu. Select “Forms”, then “Edit”, and “Add New Fields”. This will allow you to create editable fields for your customers built right into your digital products. Note: you cannot copy and paste your fields throughout the document to add more than one editable filed.  Instead, select “Create Multiple Copies” to speed up the process. You will also be able to give fields multiple lines and make them rich text enabled so customers can change the size and fonts of the text. How cool is that?! Building a Lifestyle Business Sarah's top priority is her family and her faith.  She knew she needed a flexible schedule, and she quickly realized that she didn't want to create and ship physical products day after day. Creating beautiful and helpful digital products has been the perfect solution for Sarah.  The best part?  She can create a product once and sell it over and over again... even while she sleeps! How Sarah's Business Helps her Family Perennial Planner has provided Sarah’s family with more financial freedom. Since she has little to no overhead she is able to bring home more profits, and that money has helped cover the “extras” for her family. Sarah and her family live a Dave Ramsey lifestyle with no debt. Although her husband provides the primary income, her Etsy shop has worked to cover extra expenses and provide more security.Occasionally Sarah does struggle with the idea that she is bringing in extra money and struggles with the mentality, "oh the business will cover that!" versus remembering to be intentional with how she spends and what the family's big goals are. Two Income Streams Sarah loves doing whatever she can to help busy moms by providing them with the organizational tools they need. Often customers’ needs are slightly different from her product so she offers customization. This is hard to balance with the overall business because custom work in any business can be very time consuming. Sarah counters this struggle with requiring a minimum amount for custom products so that each order is worth the time she puts in. On top of doing custom orders for her Etsy shop, Sarah enjoys taking on freelance projects. This provides another great stream of income for her business, and it keeps her income balanced and weatherproof during a slow season on Etsy. In the past, Sarah has done work for local businesses but lately she is getting more referrals from her shop and past customers. One of Sarah’s biggest freelance jobs so far has been designing the Brilliant Business Planner! She landed this job by seeing a need for her service and reaching out to Sarah and Beth Anne. This is a great lesson for any entrepreneur -- it never hurts to ask. The worst thing that can happen is that someone says no, but on the flip side you could land a great job and a great partnership! Sarah really enjoys these larger projects and they work out well to balance out the times when her Etsy shop slows down during the year. (We've certainly loved working with Sarah and hope to keep her busy for years to come!) To Blog or Not to Blog? As with many other Etsy sellers Sarah has struggled with blogging to promote her shop.  Blogging takes time and commitment, and it's often too much to add on to an already busy shop! Recently, Sarah did a post on how to print her products double sided. She plans to focus more on helpful, instructional type videos that will serve her current customers. She can link to these videos within the listing descriptions in her shop. Videos are a great tool for serving current customers better as well as gaining trust and credibility with new shoppers. Sarah and Beth Anne created a video about how to build a butterfly terrarium and that video has sold more products as well as ranked well on Google for some competitive keyword phrases in their niche! (And isn't Sarah's little girl Lilly adorable?) Your videos don’t have to be perfect or even posted on your own website, just get them posted to your YouTube channel and out in front of an audience! 3 Kids + a Successful Shop: How She Does It Building a successful business can take a bit time commitment, but Sarah proves that you can do it with just a few hours a week. Sarah only works 10-15 hours each week and balances this time between afternoons (during naptime) and nights (if her husband is working). A great tip Sarah shared was to encourage independence in smaller children so they can be playing alone and entertained at least for a short time while you do some work. Sarah has been able to achieve her goal of making a part-time income on her own terms with lots of flexibility. Although she tries to continually create new products, she knows that her business was built to allow for flexibility and put her family first.  So Sarah doesn't stress if she can't add new products for a while.  Her business works for her - not the other way around! Sometimes when you're working as your own boss it's easy to set crazy deadlines or hours for yourself without realizing it. Step back, know your limits and ask yourself if you and your family are thriving. It can take a long time to learn how you work best but it is so important so you can set up your time and your business for success. The Power of Video for Business Many online business owners don't realize how powerful video can be for their business.  Not only does it let you connect with your audience on a deeper level and teach things that are difficult to convey with words on a screen, but video also makes it easier to rank in Google (as well as get found on YouTube of course!) The video that Sarah and Beth Anne created on how to build a butterfly terrarium has 967 views! This video has had zero promotion and only one “dead link” included in the listing descriptions in their Etsy shop. Another surprising video result:  Beth Anne found a tutorial video she created for her and Sarah's now-defunct Mommy blog on making cappuccinos at home with a frother.  That video has almost 5,000 views on it! Again, this video wasn't promoted in any way, it just sits on their Mommy blog which gets about 10-20 hits per day... so it's essentially dead.  The video is getting viewed because it's ranking for keyword phrases on Google and YouTube. These statistics just show how powerful video can be. You could use video views to send people to an Etsy shop or blog. How can you use video to drive more traffic and sales your way? If you're nervous about starting out on video, Meredith Marsh, the VidProMom has you covered with these great tips for newbies. Sarah's Terrifying Mom Moment! Sarah's mom moment is both funny and terrifying!! You'll have to tune in to hear the story! Find Sarah Online! PerennialPlanner.Etsy.comPerennialPlanner.comInstagram: @PerennialPlanner Watch Sarah's adorable little girls in our planner landing page video! (They're the ones talking about Pinterest strategy!) Don't forget to join in on our book club for Money Making Mom by Crystal Paine. You can find the schedule here.

If I told you that this week's episode was with a "grandma blogger" who built her business on a pile of failures, would you guess that I was talking about Crystal Paine?!  Probably not!  But it's true.  Crystal is so honest in this interview, as well as in her newest book: Money Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference. Sarah and I just love the way Crystal shares from her heart and holds nothing back.  She's also incredibly passionate about helping women to get out of survival mode so they can thrive.  You won't meet many successful online business owners who care more about giving than earning, but Crystal does!  Listen on, Brilliant Business Mom, for a breath of fresh air. On the Podcast 01:33 - Is Crystal a Grandma?!02:56 - Can you Relate?04:49 - 2 Parameters Crystal Sets to Take Back her Time07:26 - Before You Quit, Ask Yourself This08:36 - Rejections, Setbacks & Failures...What to do10:27 - The World Needs You!13:38 - Spoiler Alert - Crystal has Failed at Things!15:58 - On Learning New Tricks Press Play on the Podcast Player Below to Hear from Crystal! Is Crystal a Grandma?! Crystal doesn't have any real-life grandkids, but she's considered by some to be a Grandma blogger! That's because she started blogging 10 years ago...when most people had no idea what a blog was. Crystal initially started a "mommy blog", but in 2007 she started MoneySavingMom.com as a side hustle. After a year she realized that it was growing so quickly and doing so well that it made sense to give it her full attention. Crystal now has a full team of people working with her -- including her husband Jesse of 12 years. Can you Relate? In the course of helping families to save money and get by with less, Crystal realized something important about her audience: There was simply a point for many families where they were doing everything right and no longer had a “budget” problem but really had an income problem. Can you relate? I know there are some Brilliant Business Moms out there who are brilliant at budgeting, but maybe you have a child with special needs and the expenses are just too great. Maybe you want to serve in missions more often, but the budget won't allow it. Crystal has been passionate about this topic for years but decided to wait until the timing was just right.She now has many years of experience with running a business as well as making mistakes and learning fromher failures. Crystal shares ways for women to bring money into their families by combining their passions,gifts, and skills and making sure it is a blessing and not a burden.  2 Parameters Crystal Sets to Take Back her Time 1. Crystal sets time parameters that allow her to give designated time to both her family and her business. One way she does this is by “co-homeschooling” with her husband. She teaches in the morning and makes sure to remain fully present and invested in what she is doing. In the afternoons her husband takes over teaching andmanaging the kid’s activities and Crystal is able to fully focus on her business. 2. Crystal recently took email off of her phone, and that has made a huge difference! Since she uses her phone for her alarm in the morning (Shoutout to the Sleep Cycle App!) it stays right next to her in bed. Having e-mail on her phone was causing her to be bombarded with “to dos”, stress, and ideas that were preventing her from getting a good night’s sleep! Before You Quit, Ask Yourself This Growing a business is hard! If you're on the fence and thinking about quitting, ask yourself this question: "Is my business a blessing or a burden?" Does your business give you the quality of life you wantfor your family or is it causing you to be stressed and continually unhappy? If your business is becominga burden look at how you can either scale back or change directions. Rejections, Setbacks, & Failures...What to do Even 10 years into online business, Crystal confesses that she still faces rejections, setbacks, or even failures! And it happens more often than the rest of us might think. There are also challenges involved in leading a large team that just make life a little more complicated. When things get really challenging, and Crystal is tempted to quit, she always goes back to her "why" Knowing her "why" keeps her going through all of the difficult things, because those hurdles are worth it when you've accomplished your mission. Crystal’s “why” is to inspire and encourage women to stop living their lives stuck in survival mode. The World Needs You! While there are plenty of books on the market that will help women make more money, Crystal wanted to send a different message out into the world - one that would remind us of the true purpose of money. Making more money isn't about building your own little empire - filled with nice cars, big houses, and beautiful things. Yes, making money can be a blessing to your family, but it can also make an impact on the world around you. Crystal knows what it's like to live life with outstretched arms. She knows what a blessing it truly is to serve and give to others, and she wants more women to experience life this way. So, get off that couch, Brilliant Business Mom, the world needs you! Spoiler Alert - Crystal has Failed at Things! Crystal loves to say that MoneySavingMom.com became so successful because it was "built upon a pile of failures".  As with most successful entrepreneurs, Crystal is certainly not an overnight success. She tried a largerange of small businesses that failed. Crystal has sold on Ebay, resold books, sold handmadecloth diapers, and tried many different blogs! Before Money Saving Mom, Crystal had a blog foryoung moms, one for Christian women, a blog on politics, and a website about saving money.  All of these blogs were flops! However, each of these failures taught her lessons that have made her the successful business woman she is today. Crystal always focuses on learning and growing in everything she does.  In every situation, Crystal asks herself, "how can I make this better?"   “The day that you feel like you’ve arrived is the day that your business starts to die" On Learning New Tricks Crystal has jumped on the Periscope band wagon and is loving it! Although she is an introvert she scopestwice a day and has loved being able to connect with her audience immediately and authentically. Notonly has Periscope given her access to a new group of fans and followers but she is also going outsideher comfort zone and learning and growing! (That's one thing we really admire about Crystal - she's always trying new things and finding ways to grow as a person!) Find Crystal Online MoneySavingMom.com@moneysavingmom on PeriscopeHead to MoneyMakingMomBook.com to get more information about the book and get Crystal's 5 Day Course on Making an Income from Home. Pssstt! We're also hosting a book club for Money Making Mom! The book club kicks off on Monday, November 9th on Periscope.  Get the full details right here. Other Resources Mentioned on this Episode:The 2016 Brilliant Business Planner

Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and author of the book, Money-Making Mom. She started MoneySavingMom.com in 2007 to provide practical strategies to help women cut their grocery bill and and live on less than they make. It has grown to be one of the top personal finance blogs on the web averaging over 1.5 million unique visitors per month.   In 2017, Crystal started another blog, YourBloggingMentor.com, to teach beginning to intermediate bloggers how to make a part-time to full-time income blogging. She offers courses and blog coaching at YourBloggingUniversity.com. Crystal has been featured on Good Morning America and FOX Business, she's been spotlighted in articles in Woman's Day and All You magazine; and has earned nods via The Today Show, National Public Radio, CNN, USA Weekend, Shop Smart magazine, Real Simple magazine, and numerous other national outlets. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more passion, purpose and intention in their everyday lives. She lives in the Nashville, TN area with her husband and three kids. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Crystal feeds her family of five for $70 a week or less. The top areas where families can cut costs. How to save $50 on your grocery bill this week.   Connect with Crystal: 10 Ways to Save $50 on Your Grocery Budget This Week (freebie) MoneySavingMom.com GroceryUniversity.com The Crystal Paine Show (podcast) Crystal Paine products Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Pinterest   Don’t Miss A Single Episode: Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Music. Leave a quick review on any of the podcast apps to tell people what you think about the show. Take a screenshot of the podcast and post it on Instagram or Instagram Stories. Tag us @insporising. We’ll repost and give you a shoutout! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspiration-rising/donations