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Going Dutch
Episode 56 My Biz Bestie with Business Coach Nicole Roufs

Going Dutch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 47:23


In Episode 56 of the "Going Dutch" podcast, titled "My Biz Bestie," we delve into Nicole Roufs' incredible journey from brokenness to resiliency. Nicole's transition from an esthetician to a holistic health enthusiast was sparked by witnessing the transformative power of chiropractic and homeopathy on her own child. Her dedication led her to co-own a wellness clinic and become a trusted business coach. In this episode, we explore her path to becoming a God-led coach, helping her clients achieve miraculous business success. From Nicole... Get a sneak peek into our coaching journey with a free 30-minute Connection Call!

Capture The Chaos - Grow Your Newborn and Family Photography Business
40. The Importance Of Rest While Running A Photography Business

Capture The Chaos - Grow Your Newborn and Family Photography Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 13:30


As photography business owners we have a hard time shutting down and resting. We do not rest enough and it's deteriorating us as a society and as humans. We can't mentally process our experiences without rest. We need idle time in order to function to our best ability and stillness is not something we prioritize. In this episode we were going to dive into the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional sides of rest. I share why rest is important and how you can start to incorporate more rest into your daily life. Are you struggling to find rhythm and balance in your life while trying to build a successful photography business? Contact me to discuss my coaching program, My Biz Bestie. I will help you develop a routine that allows you to focus on all areas of your life. We will also create a vision for your business to effectively communicate your mission and understand your ideal client and target market.   Connect with Brittnie: Website Vox Me on Voxer (a free walkie talkie/texting app) Instagram Facebook Community 

Positively Living
100 Episodes of Positively Living

Positively Living

Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 32:50


I can hardly believe it, we've officially made it to 100 episodes of the podcast! Throughout the past 100 episodes, I've had the opportunity to interview some truly amazing and remarkable guests. In this episode, we've switched it up with a special guest interviewer–my biz bestie–who's interviewing me! Join us for Episode 100 of the Positively Living Podcast as we celebrate 100 episodes of Positively Living!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Liz August and I share how I am working to redefine what productivity means, celebrating the past 100 episodes, and looking ahead to the next 100 and beyond.  The questions Liz asks in this episode include:What exactly does a productivity coach do?What is my favorite thing about working with clients through the lens of self-care and breaking the “one size fits all” mold at the forefront?What was I hoping to achieve when first starting my podcast?How far does the podcast reach and what can listeners expect going forward?What are my future plans for my coaching business and Positively Productive Systems?Rapid wrap-up Questions [the same ones I ask every guest!] Thank you for listening and celebrating with me! I am grateful for you. Remember, true productivity is doing the right thing at the right time the right way for you. If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you're ready to reduce stress and overwhelm by doing less, yet still achieving more, I invite you to join me for a Strategy Session: a heart-opening, mind-expanding, goal-setting session that gives you the clarity needed to determine your best steps forward. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/strategy and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH  MY BIZ BESTIE, LIZ AUGUST:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedinCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:VoxerStart With Why by Simon SinekThe Slight Edge by Jeff OlsonDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

Stories in Small Business
147. Finding Balance and Time in Content Systems and Tools with guest Melissa Morris

Stories in Small Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 53:53


Every corner of the internet is filled with content. And in the small business world, it can feel really overwhelming to try to “keep up” with others. (Where are you going to find the time!?) The truth is, you already have the time (if you use the right tools to help). Oh, and you don't actually have to “keep up” with anyone. You do content your own way. Today on the podcast, guest Melissa Morris is sharing her expertise as a project manager and operations consultant. We talk about why workflows are so important, why befriending the inbox search bar may not be the best idea, which CRM is best for your business size, why batching doesn't work for everyone (including Melissa!), and so much more. We also discuss why Melissa's favorite CRM is not mine at all. It was a friendly disagreement. If you've been struggling with time around your content, be sure to tune in! Mentioned in This Episode Save time creating content! Grab Melissa's Automation Roadmap  Episode 129: Mapping Out Your Unpredictable Content Episode 73: Repurposing Content for Maximum ROI with Amy Woods Free Batching Guide   About Melissa Morris Melissa Morris is a project manager and operations consultant for digital marketing and social media agencies. Using her 10 years of agency experience, Melissa helps agencies maximize their team, increase their productivity and increase profits. Her T.A.P.P. Framework takes agency owners from disorganized and chaotic to streamlined and efficient so they can spend less time stressing about details and more time on agency growth. Melissa's been seen in publications such as INC Magazine, Keap Business Success Blog and CEO Blog Nation and heard on podcasts such as My Biz Bestie, Productivity Straight Talk and BizChix. Visit her website and follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast
EP262: Amber Hawley - How to Prevent Business Owner Burnout

The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 34:47


Exhausted. Entrepreneurs and business owners alike struggle with burnout. The physical and mental toll of working nonstop can have serious effects on your health.  Our guest this week is Amber Hawley, a group psychotherapy practice owner, host of My Biz Bestie podcast and mother of three. She works with entrepreneurs on the emotional side of business - how to prevent burnout, manage ADHD, and find work-life balance.  During this interview, you'll learn... The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on well-being How to spot burnout & build habits to prevent it The vital importance of sleep for stress management  Find out more about Amber on her website. Learn about her My Biz Bestie podcast here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Time Stamps 2:00 - About Amber Hawley 3:29 - Obstacles she overcame growing her own business 5:45 - Supporting people with ADHD & how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her clients  8:09 - Burnout signs, symptoms & strategies 17:22 - The importance of sleep & its relationship with stress 22:30 - How to get more sleep

Attract & Stand Out with Darlene Hawley | Online Business Clarity Coach
Ep 52- Have More Fulfilling Relationships Without Sacrificing Your Business with Amber Hawley

Attract & Stand Out with Darlene Hawley | Online Business Clarity Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 49:33


Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.   Connect with Amber~ https://www.mybizbestie.com/  https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestie  https://www.instagram.com/mybizbestie  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6RYdSVtbEOpzomog4OUCg?view_as=subscriber   Free Gift~  https://www.mybizbestie.com/  -----  Darlene Hawley is a speaker, personal branding and online business coach who shows ambitious, heart-centered service-based entrepreneurs how to create a profitable online business while making space for themselves and their families.   Her genius is showing entrepreneurs 2+ years into their business how to deepen their business foundation and go after visibility so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.  As the host of the Attract & Stand Out Podcast, Darlene has been featured on podcasts, in articles, and on stages such as the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, Salvation Army, Pechanga Casino, UNLV, MACC Project, and San Diego Gas & Electric.   Prior to starting her own business, she worked her way up in big box retail operations management, as a mortgage loan officer, and as a financial coach. Darlene has been committed to helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses since 2007.   Darlene is the SCORE Inland Empire Workshop Chapter Chair and the former president of the International Coach Federation of Nevada.   She is a mom of four, and a wife, connector, storyteller, and dream builder based in Temecula, California.    You can connect with Darlene and learn more about her speaking and coaching at darlenehawley.com.    Free Gift: Ready to Create a Profitable Service-Based Personal Brand & Business?   Download the workbook and you'll learn:  * My signature 6 step process to create a successful business with less hustle and more ease. * Easy action steps to implement immediately so you can start taking action and have more clarity on where you're headed. * Create a road map and make a change in how you do business so that you can finally feel like you know what to do each day.   ❤️As a busy mom, working part-time while trying to grow my business, Darlene's 6 steps to attract & stand out online was exactly what I needed to start taking strategic action. The clear steps showed me how to tune out the shiny objects and really focus on what I need to do in the time I have so I can be more visible and create more engagement with my ideal clients. ~ Marisa R.   Sign up here: https://bit.ly/attractandstandoutonline --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darlene-hawley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darlene-hawley/support

S****y Idea Time: a celebration of bold business experiments
The importance of accountability & hiring a good team, with Amber Hawley

S****y Idea Time: a celebration of bold business experiments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 57:56


Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In this episode we talk about accountability, hiring, & road trips.  

Get the Balance Right
Getting Shiny Object Syndrome Under Control (with guest Amber Hawley, host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast)

Get the Balance Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 50:45


This episode of Get the Balance Right is all about shiny object syndrome.  As entrepreneurs, we're easily distracted by new things, whether its a course, technology, a management method; the list goes on and on. To help us get this under control, we our joined by Amber Hawley. She is a licensed therapist and the host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber specializes in ADHD support, mindset coaching and is a self proclaimed slayer of overwhelm. In this episode, Amber shares her strategies, techniques and tips, to help us become focused entrepreneurs rather than squirrels. Heather, our host, reveals her new obsession  - Clubhouse! Heather takes the mystery out of the app and explains why its her current shiny object. No matter what your shiny object is, this episode will help you get back on track.  SHOW NOTES:Amber Hawley: Linkedin -   Website My Biz Bestie Podcast: Podcast - Website - Facebook - Instagram - Linkedin Free Download on Shiny Object Syndrome Amber on Speaking Your Brand -PodcastBrave Bold Beyond Summit - RegisterGet the Balance Right Episode Mentions: Katie Brinkley Episode - Mission and Values Episode For complete show notes and more information visit here.CONTACT HEATHER:Zeitzwolfe Accounting: Website  - FacebookContact Heather: Instagram - LinkedInBook a Discovery Call (via Zoom) - Click HereHeather & Get the Balance Right - Link TreeSet up a strategy session with Heather - HEREMiro Virtual Collaborative Boards The online collaborative whiteboard platform to bring teams and ideas together, anytime, anywhere. Do You Want Hassle Free Payroll? Gusto is a great solution! Use this link and receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up. Lightning Fast Support for Wordpress Are you an agency owner? Now you can take on more projects and increase profits with GoWP!The People Planet Profit Roadmap Program Transform your business; learn how to make a positive impact on society and the environment.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Speaking Your Brand
212: 5 Rules for Being an Excellent Emcee with Carol Cox and Amber Hawley

Speaking Your Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 43:25


Have you been asked to be an emcee for an event or thought about being one? An emcee (or MC, Master of Ceremonies) is the person who is the bridge and what I call the cohesive glue of the event. Being an emcee is harder than it looks! You’re a host, an entertainer, and a representative of the event’s brand. As the emcee, your goal is to make the participants, the event organizer, their brand, and their business look good. I recently was the emcee for a virtual event and wanted to share my experiences and lessons with you.  I’m joined in this episode by Amber Hawley, who is the emcee for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit coming up on April 1st and was the emcee for the event we did last year. Amber and I talk about 5 rules we came up with for being an excellent, effective, and engaging emcee.  These rules apply whether you’re doing virtual or in-person events. And these rules are helpful for you as a speaker! Be sure to register for our next Brave. Bold. Beyond. LIVE virtual summit to see Amber in action! https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/   About My Guest: Amber Hawley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of a group private practice. Amber is also co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, Founder of CouplesFix, which provides relationship support to high achieving couples, and is a speaker and emcee.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/212/ Amber’s website: https://www.mybizbestie.com/  Listen to Amber’s podcast “My Biz Bestie.” Register for free for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/.  Get on the interest list for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/.    Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Amber Hawley (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawley/    Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 153: Threading a Story Throughout Your Signature Talk with Amber Hawley

The Design Business Show
The Design Business Show 120: Streamline and Automate Your Processes with Melissa Morris

The Design Business Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 40:52


Melissa Morris is a Business Operations Consultant who specializes in client processes, which includes client onboarding, management and offboarding. She uses her 10 years client management experience to help service based business owners streamline and automate these processes as well as teach them how to set client expectations and create and hold boundaries. Melissa's been seen in INC Magazine and Keap Business Success Blog and heard on podcasts such as My Biz Bestie and Productivity Straight Talk. She frees business owners from overwhelm so they can actually work ON their business and not just IN their business. Here's what we covered on the episode: When Melissa had her 9-5 job at an ad agency she was an account executive, which is a project management and client management role and how being in that role served her and created some good systems for herself Melissa explains that she liked her 9-5 job but was craving more flexibility and higher income, so she left her agency and started doing marketing consulting After becoming a marketing consultant, Melissa quickly booked a lot of clients but looked around and realized she hated it and questioned what happened Why Melissa didn't like marketing consulting because she had to execute on a lot of ad plans, where she was writing social media posts, creating graphics and all that comes with consulting, which was unlike the project management role she was in at the agency, which she loved How Melissa approached some of the business owners she'd been working with and started having conversations with them about managing their own projects because she was exploring this new line of work and they loved it Melissa began to realize how this happens to so many solopreneurs, freelancers, etc. who go out on their own and then no longer have a project manager there to serve as a buffer person to keep things on track How Melissa used her social media business to work with some of those business owners and do additional project management work for them When Facebook made their big algorithm change it drastically dropped business page's ability to show up in news feed, and their page views, so Melissa used that as an opportunity to fire a lot of the social media clients she was with and explains why that made sense for her Melissa loves her work and primarily helps service providers create systems and processes, streamline and automate and identify the tools they need in their business to make all of that happen Melissa's experience in client management helped prepare her for tough client conversations and explains that when she presents to clients a shift in her business or unfortunately firing, she highlights the benefits for them and set them up for success as much as she can What Melissa's initial offerings included were conversations about where things were getting stuck in her clients' business, why tasks were slipping through the cracks and helping them get out of overwhelm, which she explains stems from overbooking or not having a clear process Melissa explains that if you can't write down what your process looks like, then it is not nearly as clear as you think and you are going to have a difficult time automating that process or ask for help Two things Melissa sees when it comes to tools is business owners who wait too long to have any tools and other business owners who know they need automation but aren't sure what tool they need and end up duplicating a lot of tools The categories of tools business owners need to pull from including a CRM, a project management tool, a scheduler and an invoicing tool and how Melissa sees the most duplication in the CRM and project management section Melissa walks us through her DISCO Framework where you Define your current process, Identify gaps in your process and redundancies, Streamline by creating canned emails and templates, Create phases and milestones to build accountability, and Outsource and automate Melissa recommends Dubsado, a CRM tool that covers your automation, has a scheduler built into it, and has the ability to automate invoicing Popular project management tools are Asana, Trello and ClickUp, Melissa explains that if you are a checklist type of person you will probably prefer Asana's approach and if you're into visuals you will probably prefer Trello How even if you don't have a lot of clients, but your goal is to grow, and you have the time now to get things into a system, it can be very beneficial to just get started versus waiting to do it so you're prepared for the future Most business owners Melissa works with report saving 5 hours per week which gives them time to spend doing other things to help grow their business or helps give them some breathing room Why Melissa thinks there is a moment when it's too soon to focus on your systems and processes; this might be if you are still refining your services and offers, or you're still playing with who your target audience is, deciding on price points, etc. Melissa explains that you can begin small with automation and just start with automating your invoicing, getting some questionnaires out automatically, or a quick onboarding workflow that can deliver the proposal, contract and a welcome email How it depends on timing and the phase of business the business owner is in when deciding to implement systems and how it might not even be the business owner who realizes something needs to be done Melissa explains her Asana project, where she has different steps set up for her process that help keeps her on track Melissa noticed when she first started working with business owners, they would spend most of their deep dive strategy session searching for their contract or updating the questionnaire so she decided to add a kick-off call to her process and give them some automated resources Melissa's experience moving from one city to another during a pandemic and explains she is just as intentional in her personal life as she is in her business and created checklists for moving and a timeline for moving If you are listening and want to get started, Melissa suggests getting some canned emails, getting your contracts and proposals together, and remember that you can start small Connect with Melissa on Facebook, on her website and check out her Automation Roadmap that will outline your first steps for getting automated Links mentioned: Connect with Melissa on Facebook  Melissa's Website Melissa's Automation Roadmap   Like what you heard? Click here to subscribe + leave a review on iTunes. Click here to download my Sales Page Trello Board Let's connect on Instagram!

Momxiety Club
Getting Your Relationship Back After Baby: An Interview with Amber Hawley, LMFT

Momxiety Club

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 67:02


Meet Amber Hawley, a licensed marriage and family therapist and mom to three. We talk about anxiety, mom rage, communication, connection, scheduling date nights and sex, and so much more. If you feel like you haven’t found your groove with your significant other since baby has arrived this episode will give you some tips to get your relationship back after baby, something a lot of new moms ask about.Amber Hawley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high performing/entrepreneurial couples and individuals helping them have more fulfilling relationships without sacrificing their businesses. She is the owner of a group therapy practice in Silicon Valley, wife, mom of three kids, avid coffee drinker, host of the CouplesFix and My Biz Bestie podcasts. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does.Connect with Amber:Instagram @itsamberhawleyFacebook: Fremont Counseling ServicesFacebook: My Biz BestieLinks referenced:Momxiety Club Episode 5: Little Things Can Make A Big DifferenceCouples Fix: Relationship Support for High Achieving Couples - ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Your Relationship with Dr. Maelisa HallMy Biz Bestie Podcast: Mastering Your Love Language #70The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary ChapmanI love hearing from YOU! Let's Connect: hello@momxietyclub.com Momxiety Club Website Momxiety Club Facebook Page Momxiety Club Instagram Access ALL the FREE resources from Momxiety Club™ and Mommy Barre®Share what you’ve done for yourself OR share what you identified with from this episode by tagging @momxietyclub and using the #realisticselfcare. Or send a voice message by heading to join.momxietyclub.com and clicking on “Send Voicemail” so I can give you a little bit of the spotlight on a future episode! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow the Momxiety Club on social media (@momxietyclub), and if you like what you heard, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Ready to be a Momxiety Club Insider? Head to join.momxietyclub.com and gain access to emotional and physical support for the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that comes along with motherhood. There you'll find information about how to work with me on movement and mindset 1:1 or by joining the Momxiety Club Membership for less than $10/month!*The description may contain affiliate links **The Momxiety Club podcast is not intended to take the place of medical advice or therapy. If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=KDK9H5JM6UA4G)

Now Your Business
How To Avoid The Most Common Mistakes Made With A New Client! With Melissa Morris

Now Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 28:18


This week Melissa Morris talks to us about onboarding clients and setting boundaries.  Sounds easy enough?  Well, join us as we dive into some ridiculously simple tips that can yield you big results so you can avoid even bigger mistakes.  Lots of “aha” moments here for me.  I had a real awakening of how much I was overlooking!Learn how to: - set your client up for success from day 1.- avoid all sorts of misunderstandings and expectations. - create a relationship that will benefit you financially for years to come.Melissa Morris is a Business Operations Consultant who specializes in client processes, including client onboarding, management and offboarding. She uses her 10 years client management experience to help service-based business owners streamline and automate these processes and eliminates the tech setup headache.Melissa uses her DISCO framework to help business owners go from grinding away working long hours and late nights to running a business that offers freedom and flexibility. In fact, she often says she frees hamsters from wheels.Melissa has been seen in publications such as INC Magazine, Keap Business Success Blog and CEO Blog Nation. She can also be heard on podcasts such as My Biz Bestie, Productivity Straight Talk and The Sassy Strategist. She frees business owners from overwhelm so they can actually work ON their business and not just IN their business.You can find Melissa Morris at:
Website: www.melissavmorris.comGet your freebie here: www.melissavmorris.com/wthCheck out the Outsourcing Playbook For Busy Entrepreneurs here: https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/outsourcing-playbook

My Biz Bestie
Shifting Priorities

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 38:19


You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become a common move for almost everyone. With this, Maelisa takes change to a more personally satisfying level by doing a major shift. Join the girls as they reminisce about some episodes, talk about priorities, seek out new friendships, and so much more. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

My Biz Bestie
Shifting Priorities

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 38:14


You may be doing something you really love, but sometimes you have to make decisions that appease your heart. In this episode, Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall chit chat about Maelisa’s decision to step back from the My Biz Bestie podcast. Changing the structure of how everything works these days and shifting priorities has become […]

Popcorn Finance
164: How Your Personality Affects Your Money

Popcorn Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 21:21


Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com. Check out their Myers-Briggs episode at https://www.mybizbestie.com/podcast/008   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

Speaking Your Brand
153: [Coaching] Threading a Story Throughout Your Signature Talk with Amber Hawley

Speaking Your Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 63:02


Do you feel like you have too much content in your presentations? Too many good things you can share with your audiences and you’re not sure how to select what to include? Most of us feel this way - and it’s our job as speakers to identify the most essential elements and convey them in a way the audience can understand and apply. One way to do this is to thread a story throughout your talk, where the people (could be you, a client, or someone else) in the story, the situation they’re in, the challenges they face, and how they overcome them becomes the lessons the audience learns. In this on-air coaching call, my guest Amber Hawley and I do exactly this as we go through her signature talk. We identify a client story Amber can use and then play with the timeline to keep it interesting. Amber recently graduated from our Master Your Speaking program. Our next Master Your Speaking program starts in mid-January and enrollment is open right now. You get to work one-on-one with us to create your signature talk PLUS you get 3 months of group coaching to learn how to position, promote, and market yourself to get better speaking engagements, including paid ones, and even your dream one. To learn more about the program and enroll today, go to https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/mastery.  If you have questions and want to make sure it’s the right fit, schedule a call with us. There’s a button to do so on that same page or email hello@speakingyourbrand.com.  About My Guest: Amber Hawley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of a group private practice. Amber is also co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, Founder of CouplesFix, which provides relationship support to high achieving couples, and is a speaker. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and gain more visibility to achieve their goals. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power: on stages, in businesses, on boards, in the media, in politics, and in our communities. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/153 Connect with Amber: http://www.amberhawley.com  Listen to Amber’s podcasts “Couples Fix” and “My Biz Bestie.” ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Join our Master Your Speaking coaching program at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/mastery.  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 82: How to Create an Emotional Connection with Your Audience with Leanne Kabat [Coaching] Episode 137: The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories [Storytelling Series] Episode 139: Selecting the Best Stories to Include in Your Signature Talk with Marie Fiebach [Storytelling Series]

My Biz Bestie
Building Your Entrepreneurial Support System with Rhonda Peterson and Teresa McCloy

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 39:42


Who are the folks in your entrepreneurial support system? Biz besties Rhonda Peterson and Teresa McCloy join the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss their biz bestie relationship and how it is a part of their overall entrepreneurial support system. Rhonda is an executive coach for financial services and a 7 on the Enneagram. Teresa […]

My Biz Bestie
Building Your Entrepreneurial Support System with Rhonda Peterson and Teresa McCloy

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 39:42


Who are the folks in your entrepreneurial support system? Biz besties Rhonda Peterson and Teresa McCloy join the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss their biz bestie relationship and how it is a part of their overall entrepreneurial support system. Rhonda is an executive coach for financial services and a 7 on the Enneagram. Teresa is an executive coach that works with small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is a type 3 on the Enneagram. Together they are a perfect 10. Find out how their biz bestie relationship plays a role in their business support system and why they are such a (super) match by listening to this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

My Biz Bestie
Face Your Fears and Empower Yourself with Mai-kee Tsang

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 44:51


How can facing your fears help you to empower yourself and succeed in your business? Mai-kee Tsang from the Quiet Rebels Podcast knows a thing or two about facing her fears. She has an amazing story to share with the My Biz Bestie audience. Her story is painful but it will make an impact on […]

My Biz Bestie
Face Your Fears and Empower Yourself with Mai-kee Tsang

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 44:51


How can facing your fears help you to empower yourself and succeed in your business? Mai-kee Tsang from the Quiet Rebels Podcast knows a thing or two about facing her fears. She has an amazing story to share with the My Biz Bestie audience. Her story is painful but it will make an impact on you. From it, you will learn that you can empower yourself by overcoming your fears. Please sit down and have a listen, but do know that from about 12:45-13:45 she opens up about a violent traumatic event and you may want to skip over that section if you are triggered by violence. Discover how much you can empower yourself by facing those fears. This episode may change you.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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Setting Boundaries with Clients with Melissa Morris

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 34:41


Even if you are good at setting boundaries with friends and family, you may still struggle when setting boundaries with clients. Others struggle with boundaries in all parts of their life. Melissa Morris joins Maelisa and Amber on this episode of My Biz Bestie to set us straight on setting boundaries. Melissa is a business operations consultant that specializes in client processes. She helps service providers streamline and automate these processes. She also helps her clients with their client onboarding and client management. She has noticed in her extensive experience that so many of her clients need coaching on creating boundaries and expectations with their clients. You’ll definitely want to take some notes so that you can remember these helpful tips for setting boundaries with clients.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

My Biz Bestie
Setting Boundaries with Clients with Melissa Morris

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 34:41


Even if you are good at setting boundaries with friends and family, you may still struggle when setting boundaries with clients. Others struggle with boundaries in all parts of their life. Melissa Morris joins Maelisa and Amber on this episode of My Biz Bestie to set us straight on setting boundaries. Melissa is a business […]

My Biz Bestie
3 Creative Small Business Financing Options with Joseph Hogue

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 40:33


Are you ready to grow your business but don’t really know where to find small business financing? Amber and Maelisa met Joseph Hogue at FinCon and knew he had to come on the show. Joseph is a financial guru with 4 blogs and 10 published books, so he knows a thing or 2 about starting a small business. He has an awesome YouTube channel called Let’s Talk Money that helps people learn more about finances. Discover Joseph’s creative small business financing ideas on this episode of My Biz Bestie.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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Communicating and Working Together as a Couple with Jacqui Letran and Joseph Wolfgram

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 38:40


Have you ever considered working together as a couple with your partner? On today’s episode of My Biz Bestie Maelisa and Amber welcome their first ever couple/biz besties/business partners! Jacqui Letran and Joseph Wolfgram are exceptional in many ways not only are they a couple who works together on their business from home but they do so in an RV while roaming the country. You’ll learn what their secrets are for working together as a couple when you listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Improve Your Leadership and Communication Skills with Maureen Werrbach

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 41:26


Megastar entrepreneur Maureen Werrbach joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss how to improve leadership and communication skills to help you grow your business. Maureen has her eggs in many baskets and has learned how to successfully juggle multiple businesses. She has her own counseling practice with 3 locations, a consulting business, and she is in a partnership with other mental health professionals. Maureen understands that the secret to success is building an amazing team to stand behind you. Listen to Maureen discuss how to become an effective leader and communicator so that you can build your team and grow your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Improve Your Leadership and Communication Skills with Maureen Werrbach

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 41:26


Megastar entrepreneur Maureen Werrbach joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss how to improve leadership and communication skills to help you grow your business. Maureen has her eggs in many baskets and has learned how to successfully juggle multiple businesses. She has her own counseling practice with 3 locations, a consulting business, and she […]

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How to Collaborate with Others to Build Your Business with Leanne Peterson

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 40:31


Are you looking to collaborate with others to build your business? Do you have loads of creative ideas that you can share with the world if you just had the right partner? Collaborative genius, Leanne Peterson, joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to share her expertise in this area. She has a lot of wisdom to share on how to collaborate with others both at your level of success and beyond. Listen to this episode to hear her share her experience on collaborating with others to grow your community and your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Collaborate with Others to Build Your Business with Leanne Peterson

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 40:31


Are you looking to collaborate with others to build your business? Do you have loads of creative ideas that you can share with the world if you just had the right partner? Collaborative genius, Leanne Peterson, joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to share her expertise in this area. She has a lot of wisdom […]

My Biz Bestie
The Keys to Building and Maintaining Business Relationships with Betsy Furler

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 39:54


Even if you’re great at networking you may struggle with maintaining business relationships. It can be a struggle to keep up with those contacts that you have met in various different circumstances. Your App Lady and networking extraordinaire, Betsy Furler, joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss the power of networking and the often forgotten role of maintaining business relationships. Listen in to this conversation to learn from Betsy’s expertise and discover how important networking and maintaining relationships are. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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The Keys to Building and Maintaining Business Relationships with Betsy Furler

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 39:54


Even if you’re great at networking you may struggle with maintaining business relationships. It can be a struggle to keep up with those contacts that you have met in various different circumstances. Your App Lady and networking extraordinaire, Betsy Furler, joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss the power of networking and the often […]

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How to Make Changes to Improve Your Leadership Skills with Michael Diettrich Chastain

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 40:00


Are you ready to improve your leadership skills and yourself? Michael Diettrich Chastain joins the biz besties to discuss his new book Changes. Michael is a licensed therapist that focuses on leadership development and the psychology of business at Arc Integrated. His years of work in this field have lead him to write Changes for busy professionals and team leaders that want to create change in their own lives. Listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie to hear more about the book and how it can help you improve your leadership skills and yourself. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Tell if That Business Coaching Course is Worth It

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 34:09


Before you invest in another business coaching course stop and listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie. If you are anything like Maelisa and Amber you have invested a ton of money in masterminds, courses, programs, and anything else you can think of to help your business grow. But how can you tell if […]

My Biz Bestie
How to Tell if That Business Coaching Course is Worth It

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 34:08


Before you invest in another business coaching course stop and listen to this episode of My Biz Bestie. If you are anything like Maelisa and Amber you have invested a ton of money in masterminds, courses, programs, and anything else you can think of to help your business grow. But how can you tell if you’re getting a good ROI? On this episode, the biz besties help you analyze whether or not you should buy that next business course (or join that mastermind, etc) or whether the one you are currently in is actually doing you any good. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How Inner Growth Can Lead to Prosperity Inside and Out with Natalie MacNeil

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 49:53


Maelisa and Amber welcome self-care guru, Natalie MacNeil to discuss personal reflection, imbalance, and inner growth. Natalie has written 3 best selling books and is the visionary behind one of Forbes Top 100 websites for women. She has a new book called The Rituals coming out in the fall of 2019. You will want to download this one so that you can pause and reflect and then go back and listen again. Watch out because Natalie throws the inspirational knowledge bombs in every direction on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Set Networking Goals with Nikki Rausch

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 31:58


Nikki Rausch is ready to teach you how to set networking goals by using her Stride 5 list on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Nikki is Your Sales Maven, a sales coach, author, and speaker. She teaches entrepreneurs and business owners how to sell without being salesy. Nikki prefers to build strong relationships in an authentic way before ever engaging in a sale. Learn how to build authentic relationships first by setting networking goals on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Set Networking Goals with Nikki Rausch

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 31:58


Nikki Rausch is ready to teach you how to set networking goals by using her Stride 5 list on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Nikki is Your Sales Maven, a sales coach, author, and speaker. She teaches entrepreneurs and business owners how to sell without being salesy. Nikki prefers to build strong relationships in […]

My Biz Bestie
Friendship Through Frugal Living with Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 34:24


Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni are frugal living experts and cohosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast. Being frugal is what brought them together in friendship and what inspired them to start a podcast together. They share frugal living advice as well as advice on how to expand your circle by stepping outside your comfort zone on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How These Biz Besties Began a Software Startup with Jennifer Barcelos and Sandy Connery

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 40:34


Sandy Connery and Jeni Barcelos met through a course that taught how to begin a software startup. Sandy had a successful brick and mortar business selling custom orthotics in Canada. She knew she was burned out and needed a change when she stopped caring about her work. She liked the idea of creating an online business so that she could stay at home and not have an inventory. Jennifer was a human rights lawyer who traveled to the scarier parts of the globe. They were brought together by a software startup course and have been meeting the male-dominated world of software head on ever since. Listen to their biz bestie story on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Create a Community with Purpose with Pat Flynn

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 46:31


Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income joins Maelisa and Amber today to discuss how to create a community with a purpose. Pat wasn’t always a podcaster and an entrepreneur but stumbled into his position after losing his job as an architect. He learned how to sell online due to his sheer desperation but found success in his hard work, research, and failure. He created his podcast because he wanted to share his knowledge with others. He knows that his podcast helps to normalize what other entrepreneurs are going through. The community he has built is full of raving fans and through it, he has learned how to give and how to ask. Listen to Pat’s advice on how to create a community in your space on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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Why Finding a Biz Bestie with the Right Business Mindset is More Important than Being in the Same Industry with Pam Andrews and Paula Kinney

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 43:36


Pam Andrews and Paula Kinney may not share the same industry but sharing the same business mindset drew them close and brought them to be biz besties. Pam Andrews is known as the Scholarship Shark and is a college admissions consultant. She gives moms more joy and less stress as they embark into the scary world of college admissions. Paula Kinney is an interior designer who offers virtual interior design services and runs the Love Your Next Kitchen Design Studio out of Cleveland, Ohio. These vivacious biz besties join Amber and Maelisa on this episode of My Biz Bestie to talk about their biz bestie relationship, business mindset, and how they don’t need to be in the same industry to be biz besties. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How Can Learning Your Money Archetypes Improve Your Money Mindset? with Denise Duffield-Thomas

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 50:42


My Biz Bestie biz hero, Denise Duffield-Thomas, joins the besties to talk about money archetypes, personality tests, and her new book Chillpreneur. You have probably heard Maelisa and Amber gush over Denise Duffield-Thomas (or DDT to the biz besties) on previous episodes. She is actually part of the My Biz Bestie origin story! DDT is […]

My Biz Bestie
How Can Learning Your Money Archetypes Improve Your Money Mindset? with Denise Duffield-Thomas

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 50:42


My Biz Bestie biz hero, Denise Duffield-Thomas, joins the besties to talk about money archetypes, personality tests, and her new book Chillpreneur. You have probably heard Maelisa and Amber gush over Denise Duffield-Thomas (or DDT to the biz besties) on previous episodes. She is actually part of the My Biz Bestie origin story! DDT is a money mindset mentor that helps you understand your relationship with money so that you can actually make money. She has written 2 previous books: Lucky Bitch, and Get Rich Lucky Bitch, and most recently she has published Chillpreneur. Listen to this exciting biz hero episode to learn how you can use the money archetypes to better your relationship with money. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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Networking Ideas to Make You and Your Business Stand Out

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 31:06


Are you looking for networking ideas to up your networking game? Is one of your new year’s resolutions to network more? Then you’ve come to the right place. On this episode of My Biz Bestie, the social mavens are here to teach you how to reach out. Networking is imperative to growing your business but […]

My Biz Bestie
Networking Ideas to Make You and Your Business Stand Out

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 31:06


Are you looking for networking ideas to up your networking game? Is one of your new year’s resolutions to network more? Then you’ve come to the right place. On this episode of My Biz Bestie, the social mavens are here to teach you how to reach out. Networking is imperative to growing your business but there are unwritten rules that you need to follow for it to be effective. Thankfully your favorite biz besties have navigated these waters for a while and can teach you the ins and outs of networking on social media or in real life and they can show you how to kick up those business relationships and form real connections. So listen in to episode 49 of My Biz Bestie to hear their latest networking ideas and tips to ensure that you and your business stand out from the crowd. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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Finding Your Unicorn: How to Hire the Right Person

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 39:02


Do you know how to hire the right person? We are all looking for a unicorn, that perfect person to help you with all of your needs. You know they must be out there, but how do you find the right person for the job and then keep them on? Hiring and retaining good people is a huge struggle for all business owners. If you struggle with finding the right help for your business, you’ll want to listen to episode 48 of My Biz Bestie as Maelisa and Amber share useful tips on how to hire the right person to meet all of your needs. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

Tech of Business
038: [Deep Dive] The better way to source new tech for your business

Tech of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 15:54


Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend's opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let's flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we'll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn't it be far better to ask them privately. You'll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I've seen so much lately. I'm not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I'm showing that there is a better way. It's faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let's look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

Tech of Business
038: [Deep Dive] The better way to source new tech for your business

Tech of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 15:53


Do you use social media to get advice or recommendations from friends, colleagues, acquaintances or groups of like minded business owners? I see it every day… People will post a question asking for recommendations for service providers and for software or tools. There are two topics of discussion here, let's break down the software or tools question first. Let's say it says : “What software should I use for courses?” Such a simple question… And there will be a myriad of answers. Some top picks that will be in the list are Thinkific, Kajabi, MemberVault, Teachable and the list will then go on to include WordPress plugins like Lifter LMS and Wishlist Member and it will go further and someone will suggest using email marketing to deliver the content. All valid answers… But... Here's the biggest concern I have with this approach: the people who are responding may not know anything about you, your business, your zone of genius or your style of work. People who respond with their recommendations are doing the best that they can and have the best of intentions. It's simply that without looking at you tech stack, goals, team and creation style, there is no way of knowing which one will be best for you, your team and your audience. Crowd-sourcing can only take us so far. The rest of the way to making a decision takes effort from you. What if, instead of the crowd sourcing approach, you had a reliable adviser who could do all the leg work for you. The results of this approach are measurable. It all saves time… And time is something we cannot create more of. There will be no need to sift through the responses and determine which tools to evaluate further. No need to do cost-value analysis. And no need to look at how each new tool may or may not fit into your existing tech stack. But Jaime, I don't have a trusted tech adviser… I beg to differ… You're listening to the tech of business podcast and are a member of the tech of business community, so I'm you're unofficial adviser! To work with me in an official way, let's get a tech breakthrough session on the calendar… Go to https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and click on the Tech Breakthrough button. Let's put this in perspective... would you ever ask a florist to design your kitchen? ask your bookkeeper to design your website? rely on my best friend’s opinion on the layout of your office matter at all? So why then does their opinion matter when it comes to the tech that you use in your business? Those are quite abstract, so let’s flip that on its side to make it a bit more relevant and we’ll ask the question again… What if your florist just worked with a store front designer, would you then feel confident asking them to help you design your kitchen? What if your bookkeeper used to build websites? What about if my best friend was your exact avatar? Would that change how their opinions are taken? Perhaps they would -- but wouldn’t it be far better to ask them privately. You’ll be sure to get their opinion and have an actual conversation with them. And that is what makes it different than the crowd-sourcing I’ve seen so much lately. I’m not bashing the crowd-sourcers nor the crowd giving the feedback, I’m showing that there is a better way. It’s faster, has a great success rate and higher ROI. Let’s look at the second version of this question… “Who do you recommend as a business coach?” Whoa! That's quite a tough question to answer on a social media post. I could probably list 10 different coaches in answer to that question, because I love connecting with business coaches. But which one or two to tag or mention on your post… Well, I'd have to dig into what I think you need in your business and cross reference that with my favorite coaches. What if my assumptions are wrong? What if you need a life coach or branding expert instead of a business coach? See how quickly a crowd-sourcing question can lead us all astray? I said it earlier, don't get me wrong… Asking for recommendations and suggestions is FABULOUS. It's more a matter of asking trusted advisers rather than opening up a door to everyone else's experiences and opinions. So, when is crowd-sourcing a good option? In this versus that scenarios like, “I've narrowed my course platform down to two options (A) and (B). What is your least favorite thing about each of them? And please do not provide any alternatives, I'm too far down the evaluation to add any new options.” In this case, asking for the shortcomings of both options will help you figure out if there is a big issue you might have overlooked. My friends Amber Hawley and Maelisa Hall host the My Biz Bestie podcast. On episode 33 (season 3, episode 1) they share the 6 areas of your life that create your business support system. Here's the link to that episode: The 6 Areas of Your Life That Create Your Business Support System #33 What I love so much about what Amber an Maelisa have done is that they break down in order of importance who we are best asking advice from. These six are yourself, your biz bestie, your inner circle, your team, your loved ones and your community. So instead of going to the outer ring of our support system first and ask for recommendations from social media, start from the core and work your way out. I suspect that most beneficial suggestions and feedback will come from your biz bestie or your inner circle. Amber and Maelisa describe the inner circle as The inner circle could be people in a mastermind, mentors, collaborators, or simply people you are close to. Your inner circle is a group of people that you share your wins with and they have seen the progress that you have made in your business. I'd be honored to be part of your inner circle. Engage with me in the tech of business community, send me an email to Jaime@techofbusiness.com, comment on my Instagram posts (I'm @techofbusiness) And when you want to make it official, book a tech strategy session! From time to time I also host office hours and open online chats on my schedule. I always send announcements for those to my email subscribers (click here to subscribe: https://techofbusiness.com/quickcheck/) Thank you for hanging out with me on the tech of business podcast. Please share this episode with a friend who is looking at tech and would appreciate a fresh perspective! Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com

My Biz Bestie
How You Can Use Your Entrepreneur Support System to Help You Find a Biz Bestie with Jannelle Photopoulos

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 34:02


Janelle Photopoulus has an entrepreneur support system but she searching for the right biz bestie. Jannelle owns a residential interior design firm in Rhode Island. Blakely Interior Design is growing quickly and she would love to find a biz bestie to help her on her entrepreneurial journey. Jannelle loves to learn and grow personally and apply her knowledge to grow her business. She is looking for a bestie that will help her to learn more and also help to keep her accountable. Discover how she can use her entrepreneur support system to find a biz bestie on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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How to Use the Enneagram in Relationships with Chrissie Wywrot

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 35:06


Do you know how to use the Enneagram in relationships? Amber and Maelisa love how much personality tests can help people learn about themselves and interact with others. Enneagram expert, Chrissie Wywrot joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss this fascinating ancient tool that can help you discover more about yourself and others that are close to you. Find out more about the Enneagram and how you can use it to improve your relationships in both your personal life and in your professional life on this episode of My Biz Bestie. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram

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My Biz Bestie
How to Use the Enneagram in Relationships with Chrissie Wywrot

My Biz Bestie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 35:06


Do you know how to use the Enneagram in relationships? Amber and Maelisa love how much personality tests can help people learn about themselves and interact with others. Enneagram expert, Chrissie Wywrot joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to discuss this fascinating ancient tool that can help you discover more about yourself and others that […]

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