Podcasts about planners

There's a version of quarterly planning that gets you through the next 90 days. And there's a version that actually shifts where you end up.Breaking through a plateau.Achieving both your revenue AND the way you want to be working.Growing the business toward your big vision.In Episode 290 of the Grow Your Independent Consulting Business podcast, I'm opening up my actual Q4 planning process and walking you through the six-layer framework I use to build a quarterly plan that changes where I end up, not just gets me through 90 days.I share - The two questions I ask myself at the end of every quarter (not the ones you'd expect), - The planning step I kept skipping that was keeping me in the same place, and - Why I stopped setting just a revenue number as my starting point.I also get into why hitting 98% of my revenue goal and feeling crammed all quarter are actually the same problem, and how that changes the way I'm approaching Q4.Don't plan Q4 without listening to this first.Tune in to Episode 290.The six layers, mapped out: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-290Resources Mentioned:Quarterly Business Planner and Business Brain Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF2Q8NPR (also available at growthatlas.solutions)Episode 176 on Compound Goals: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-176/Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

When a student consistently misses deadlines, misplaces assignments, or struggles to get out the door in the morning, adults often label them as disorganized or careless. Handing them a paper planner or demanding they clean their desk rarely solves the underlying breakdown. Rachel Kapp, founder of Kapp Educational Therapy Group and co-host of the Learn Smarter Podcast, joins Emily to explore how families and educators can design organizational systems that work in the real world rather than just on paper. TAKEAWAYS Handing a student an organizational tool like a planner or binder does not create a system without an explicit, sustainable routine for maintaining it. Time management depends a lot on accurate time estimation, so neurodivergent learners often need to measure how long tasks actually take versus what they assume. Long-term projects demand backward planning, where students break complex assignment prompts into small, answerable questions mapped onto a calendar. Physical organization works best when adults reduce decision fatigue, and align processes with a child's natural pathways. School app sprawl and unmanaged digital inboxes increase baseline anxiety, overwhelming working memory and driving students to avoid tasks entirely. Executive functioning challenges don't reflect on intelligence, effort, or motivation. Mental health professionals, join us October 2 for a presentation by Heather J. DeAngelis, who will explore practical ways clinicians can adapt CBT and ACT to better meet the needs of adults with ADHD. The course is worth 1.5 continuing education hours, and is approved through both the APA and NBCC. Register now to join us October 2 at 2pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific. Rachel Kapp is an educational therapist with more than two decades of experience helping students with diverse learning profiles build confidence and achieve academic success. After beginning her career as a lead preschool teacher and working as a private tutor since 2004, she specialized in educational therapy to better support students who learn differently. Her expertise spans reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, and individualized learning strategies. Rachel earned a BA with Honors in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley before completing her educational therapy coursework and master's degree at California State University, Northridge. She is a Board Certified Member of the Association of Educational Therapists, a member of CHADD and the International Dyslexia Association, and is trained in the Wilson Reading System. Through her work, Rachel is dedicated to building strong relationships with students and helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive academically and beyond. BACKGROUND READING Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website. Thank you for supporting neurodivergent people.

Subscribe to SMS: https://www.horacioprinting.com/pages/vip-subscribe-page Watch our Unboxing video of our 2027 Planners!: https://youtu.be/g05nco2cWvo About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 60,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I created Print School. Have a question? Drop it below — I read every comment. YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

AI, tariffs, shifting consumer expectations, and new delivery models are creating fresh challenges and opportunities for supply chain leaders. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Jake Barr sit down with Gartner's Noha Samara to bust some of the biggest myths surrounding AI in supply chain planning. Then, Scott talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Liz Young about the forces reshaping retail and logistics, from product assortment and tariffs to trucking, last-mile delivery, drones, and returns.Noha challenges the idea that AI success is simply about doing the same work faster, emphasizing instead the need to redesign jobs, rethink processes, build trust with planners, and focus AI investments on a smaller number of high-impact use cases. She also explains why productivity gains should be measured by the higher-value work AI enables, not simply by workforce reduction.Later, Liz brings a reporter's perspective to the rapidly changing retail supply chain. She shares how companies are reducing product variety to manage tariffs and complexity, building greater flexibility and resilience into their networks, and navigating increasingly diverse consumer expectations around delivery. The conversation also explores rising trucking costs, the potential of drone delivery, generational shifts in shopping behavior, and the costly challenge of product returns.Key TakeawaysAI productivity requires redesigning work, not simply accelerating existing tasks. Organizations need to rethink workflows, roles, processes, and decision-making to unlock AI's full potential.Trust must come before adoption. Planners need to understand how AI reaches its conclusions and how humans and AI will work together before organizations can expect meaningful adoption.AI productivity doesn't automatically mean workforce reduction. The greater opportunity may be redeploying saved time toward scenario analysis, root-cause analysis, inventory optimization, and other higher-value work.More AI use cases don't necessarily mean more value. High-performing organizations are selective, concentrating resources on fewer, higher-impact initiatives and building capabilities that can support future use cases.Retailers are using assortment and sourcing decisions to manage complexity. Reducing product variety can help companies concentrate on best sellers while simplifying sourcing and tariff exposure.Flexibility and optionality are becoming essential supply chain capabilities. Companies are diversifying sourcing, improving visibility, reconsidering inventory strategies, and preparing for disruptions that may be impossible to predict.The last mile is no longer just a race for speed. Consumers have different expectations around delivery time and cost, forcing retailers to get smarter about inventory placement and fulfillment choices.Returns and emerging delivery models remain major questions for retail. Drone delivery is expanding while retailers continue searching for better ways to manage the cost and complexity created by online returns.Tune in for a wide-ranging look at what supply chain leaders should be thinking about now and what may matter even more in the years ahead. From separating AI reality from hype to preparing for tariffs, transportation shifts, changing consumer behavior, and new fulfillment models, this episode offers practical perspectives for building supply chains that are more adaptable, focused, and prepared for the unexpected.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Liz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bylizyoung/Connect with Noha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-samara-4864863/Upcoming Live Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkLearn more about Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions: http://blueyonder.com/cognitiveWEBINAR- You Can't Manage What You Can't See: Using Visibility, KPIs, and AI to Optimize Logistics Operations: https://bit.ly/4ql6iemWEBINAR- The Four Eras of Freight Audit: How we got here, and why the Control Era (finally) changes everything: https://bit.ly/4yVXPBxWEBINAR- The Real ROI of AI Analytics in the Supply Chain: Better Answers When Everyone Starts Asking: https://bit.ly/3TpCX6uWEBINAR- The Cost of Skipping the Audit: Why Site Scans Should Come Before Every Pallet, Crate, or Wood Packaging RFQ: https://bit.ly/4AJzReAWEBINAR- How to Stop Losing Margin After a Package Ships: https://bit.ly/4An41UxWEBINAR- Rethinking the Supply Chain Management Classroom: https://bit.ly/4xJIkM2This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/from-planning-retail-where-supply-chain-heading-1641 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For a lot of independent consultants, $500K feels out of reach. Or it feels like the wrong goal, because you assume it'll mean longer hours, less time off, and a consulting business you can't sustain.For other independent consultants, $500K is just normal. Some of them get there working about 25 hours a week.In Episode 289, Melisa Liberman breaks down the six components that independent consultants earning $500K a year have in common.She explains why she has you plan for $600K when your goal is $500K, and what a swim coach's story about missing a qualifying time by 0.01 seconds has to do with it.She shares one four-month project that created $9.35 million in client value, and why a $500K consulting business has to create value on that scale.You'll learn why you don't need to be the best-known name in your field to have enough opportunities in your pipeline to be selective.Melisa also explains why so many independent consultants still see themselves as the earner they were in corporate, and how that keeps their revenue right where it was. Plus, you'll hear the actual beliefs of $500K earners:"500K is not exceptional.""More revenue does not have to mean more work.""I don't need the whole market."And why some consultants who reach $500K slide right back.If you've been telling yourself $500K isn't for you, listen to this one before you decide.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:28] Why $500K doesn't have to mean more hours[05:29] The 0.01 second lesson for your revenue goal[09:27] The client value number behind a $500K business[15:00] How to become sought after in your circle[17:20] What happens to your identity after corporate[21:41] What $500K earners believe, and why some slide back[26:25] The kind of action $500K earners take Resources Mentioned:Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-289Companion Resource: Grow Your Consulting Business Book and Toolkit. Download free at melisabook.com or consultingbusinessbook.com, or buy on Amazon.Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 87 - Risk-Free Pricing Strategy for the Independent Consultant: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-87/ Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 213 - Four Components to Create 50K Months: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-213/ Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Back to school looks nothing like it did when we were kids. Jessica and Kelly compare the back-to-school shopping of their childhoods (the planned outfits, the double socks, the once-a-year wardrobe refresh) with what it looks like now: uniforms, reused backpacks, digital textbooks, and teenagers who carry their entire lives around because nobody uses lockers. Then the conversation gets real. They talk about the mental load of the school year, why middle school is such a big transition, how much of it is really the "noise" around the coursework, and what it means to let your kids figure things out without tying their achievements to your worthiness. If you're a parent trying to be more chill than your instincts allow, this one's for you. In This Episode Back-to-school shopping memories from the '90s, and how different it feels today Why kids' wardrobes, and parents' spending, have changed Reusing supplies instead of replacing everything: Kelly shares reporting that 28% of parents plan to reuse last year's items The financial strain of back-to-school season Why backpacks are the size of a body when lockers go unused The textbook maze: ebooks, physical books, and being "analog learners" Supply lists that never get used (and the supplies kids won't let you remove) Raising kids who follow the rules when you're the "efficiency over rules" type Trying to be "chill" about grades, and where that gets hard Why middle school is a lot: new teachers, hormones, and executive function expectations Planners, calendars, and communication: what helps kids stay on top of assignments Transparency vs. "tricking" students: why knowing what's coming isn't cheating Seeing the teacher's side while still advocating from the parent side Letting go of micromanaging school and keeping the relationship at the center Timestamps (approximate) 00:05 – Welcome and why back to school feels so different now 00:24 – Back-to-school shopping memories: the outfits, the socks, the stirrup pants 02:30 – Today's version: uniforms, one pair of shoes, and teens with opinions on fashion 05:00 – Why is it different? Cost, quality, and where clothes come from 05:39 – Reusing supplies and the financial strain of the season 06:40 – Backpacks, binders, and the no-lockers reality 07:57 – Textbooks, ebooks, and analog learners 10:26 – The supply inventory: "Are you using this?" 12:03 – Rule followers, blending in, and efficiency over rules 13:00 – The grind of the school year and trying to be chill about grades 15:20 – Letting kids navigate it themselves: achievement isn't worthiness 17:40 – The middle school transition and the "noise" around coursework 19:04 – Planners, teacher communication, and executive function 20:23 – Syllabi, transparency, and the "real world" 22:36 – The teacher's perspective and staying curious 23:40 – Letting go of micromanaging, plus what's next Reflection Questions What did back to school mean to you as a kid, and how does that shape the way you approach it as an adult? Where are you doing something out of habit that isn't actually serving you or your family? What would it look like to give the people you love space to figure something out, even when you can see the bumps coming? How do you separate someone else's achievements from your own sense of worth? Freebie of the Month Grab this month's The One Thing worksheet by signing up for the newsletter at chasingbrighter.com. Join the Conversation How are you doing with back to school? Send us a DM on Instagram at @chasingbrighter and tell us what's working, what isn't, and where you're trying to let go. Keywords & Search Terms back to school, back to school stress, back to school shopping, back to school then vs now, parenting middle schoolers, sixth grade transition, middle school parenting, executive function in kids, letting go as a parent, micromanaging school, parenting teens, parenting tweens, mom life, mental load, working moms, sisters podcast, women's podcast, lockers, backpacks, school supplies, reusing school supplies, back to school budget, ebooks vs textbooks, teacher communication, planners and organization, grades and worthiness, achievement and worthiness, raising independent kids, intrinsic motivation, rule followers, 90s nostalgia, Superwoman Diaries, Chasing Brighter, Becoming Not Arriving, personal development for women, self-care, lively living, connection Connect With Us Website: chasingbrighter.com Instagram: @chasingbrighter TikTok: @chasingbrighter Facebook: @chasingbrighter YouTube: @chasingbrighter Newsletter signup: chasingbrighter.com/newsletter

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could increase delays at more than 50 railroad crossings in northeastern Illinois, disrupt passenger rail service and worsen air quality, regional planners warn.

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could increase delays at more than 50 railroad crossings in northeastern Illinois, disrupt passenger rail service and worsen air quality, regional planners warn.

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could increase delays at more than 50 railroad crossings in northeastern Illinois, disrupt passenger rail service and worsen air quality, regional planners warn.

Planners talk about brands they love, but never worked on. This month Depop and PlayStation. It's Joe Burns, Partner, Head of Strategy at Quality Meats, Brooklyn, and Jon Crowley, Partner, Head of Strategy at Fuse Create in Toronto. Thanks to Tracksuit and System1 for supporting our On the Spot series. We do it live at Johannes Leonardo in NYC this Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 at 5pm. Tickets here https://luma.com/r0c474io

You put in the work to find the opportunity.You had the conversations. You went through discovery. Maybe you've already sent a proposal. The potential client seemed genuinely interested, and now nothing is happening.Getting told no is not the hardest part of running a consulting business. The hardest part is the deals that go quiet.In Episode 288, Melisa Liberman walks through the seven specific reasons consulting prospects stall before they get to a decision. Not the obvious reasons. The ones that are easy to misread while you're inside them. She starts with the most common (not talking to the actual buyer) and ends with the one she calls her favorite: the reason that, once fixed, makes the other six easier to solve.She also makes a case most consultants resist: you created the stall. Not as a way to blame yourself, but because if you created it, you can fix it.Each reason comes with the diagnostic questions to ask when a deal goes quiet, so you stop reacting emotionally and start addressing the actual root cause.If you've got deals in your pipeline right now that should have moved forward and haven't, this episode is exactly where to start.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why stalling deals are harder to handle than hearing no[00:04] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:07] Overview of all seven reasons [00:08] Reason 1: The right buyer isn't involved [00:11] Reason 2: Mistaking interest for buying intent [00:13] Reason 3: They care, but not enough to act now [00:15] Reason 4: Being interviewed instead of leading [00:23] Reason 5: No clear sales process [00:27] Reason 6: Misinterpreting the stall [00:32] Reason 7: Too much riding on one opportunity [00:35] How to diagnose the root cause and put this into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-288Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

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A lot covered with the city planning department in studio, from the old Kmart demo timeline and creating a public market to revamping the La Crosse's decades old zoning code. Planning director Andrea Trane and deputy director Tim Acklin stopped in studio to help navigate some of the city's biggest projects. Trane sets us straight on the $600,000 "public market study," while Acklin breaks down how rewriting decades-old zoning makes room for everything from doggy daycares to starter homes. Episode Highlights: Kmart Demolition Progress: Why state grant conditions are forcing a spring deadline for the old building to come down—and where city paperwork actually stands. Public Market Truth: Trane sets the record straight on the $600,000 TID 11 transfer, what happens to those funds if a market isn't built, and why that money couldn't be used to save library jobs. 1980s Zoning Overhaul: Acklin breaks down why the city is overhauling land-use policies written during the Reagan administration, and what "missing middle" zoning actually means for future neighborhood growth. Chasing Out-of-State Landlords: Trane breaks down the disconnect of dealing with Texas and New York landlords who don't understand La Crosse's key arteries, and why local ownership is the key to redeveloping areas like the old Kmart and Shopko. Preserving Neighborhood Character: Acklin explains how new multi-family design standards will require duplexes and triplexes to visually blend into existing residential streets. TID 101: Trane addresses how TIF districts work in practice and why those funds can't simply be redirected to cover general city expenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FREE WORKSHOP: simplyconvivial.com/organized  //  Your planner isn't working because you're not looking at it enough. Here's the 3-time habit that makes ANY planner work for busy homemakers.If you keep buying new planners, rewriting your to-do lists, and still feel behind, it's not the layout — it's the looking. In this video I share the simple system that finally made planning stick in real homemaking life with interruptions, kids, and homeschooling.You'll learn:⏰ The 30-minute Weekly Review — how to close out last week and set up a realistic week ahead☀️ The Morning Check-In — how to turn your weekly plan into a simple daily card with your top 3✏️ The Mid-Day Check-In — what to do when the day goes off track so you can adapt without guiltPlans aren't predictions. They're tools to help you make wise, cheerful decisions in the moment.Stop planner-hopping and give your current planner 6 weeks with THESE habits first.FREE WORKSHOP: Overwhelmed to Organized — narrow your plan into a daily top 3 that actually gets done: simplyconvivial.com/organizedBOOK: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Time by Mystie WincklerLISTEN: The Christian Homemaking Podcast - Simply Convivial for bite-sized practical encouragement for busy momsSubscribe for Christian homemaking encouragement on routines, decluttering, productivity, and homeschooling with cheerful competence.#christianhomemaking   #plannerroutine #homemaking

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How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something before you even gave yourself the chance to try?“I can't raise my prices because people will stop booking.”“That planner probably already has a florist.”“Nobody will buy this.”“My market won't support it.”“I don't have enough followers.”“I need a better website first.”“I'm too old.”“I'm too new.”There are so many stories we tell ourselves that sound incredibly logical.And that is exactly what makes them dangerous.In this episode, Jeni talks about the stories we create around ourselves, our businesses, our circumstances, and our past—and how those stories can quietly become the reason we stay stuck.Your brain wants to protect you from rejection, embarrassment, failure, judgment, and discomfort.So it creates reasons not to move.Sometimes those reasons are legitimate.But sometimes they are simply fear dressed up as logic.Jeni shares why one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make is learning to separate the actual facts from the story you are creating around them.Maybe you sent a proposal three days ago and have not heard back.That is the fact.The story might be:They hated it.I'm too expensive.They found someone better.They don't like me.But none of those things are necessarily true.Maybe they simply have not looked at it yet.Jeni also talks about how florists constantly predict other people's decisions for them.“They won't pay that.”“That planner won't respond.”“My client won't upgrade.”“People in my market do not spend $10,000 on flowers.”But how do you actually know?When you decide someone will say no before you even make the offer, you remove their opportunity to say yes.Your job is to make the offer.Their job is to decide.Jeni also explores the financial cost of limiting beliefs. If the story “no one will pay that” causes you to undercharge every wedding by $500, that belief could cost you $10,000 over 20 weddings.If you are afraid of bothering people, maybe you never follow up.If you believe planners already have their preferred florists, maybe you never build those relationships.If you believe you are not ready for bigger weddings, maybe you keep marketing smaller ones.Some limiting beliefs have invoices attached to them.And those invoices can be expensive.Jeni also explains why your brain will collect evidence for whatever you repeatedly tell it.If you believe your market is cheap, you will notice every cheap inquiry.If you believe nobody is booking, you will notice every florist complaining about being slow.If you believe Instagram no longer works, you will find evidence that proves it.Your brain is an incredible lawyer.Give it a belief and it will start building the case.So what if you started building the case for what you actually want instead?In this episode, Jeni talks about:How we talk ourselves out of opportunitiesWhy logical-sounding excuses can be the most dangerous onesSeparating facts from storiesWhy a lack of response does not automatically mean rejectionThe importance of following upStaying visible with planners and referral partnersWhy you should stop predicting other people's decisionsThe financial cost of limiting beliefsHow your brain searches for evidence supporting your beliefsChanging the questions you ask yourselfThe discomfort of stepping into a new identityWhy growth can feel threatening to your old version of yourselfHow we mentally rehearse failure before anything has happenedReplacing worst-case scenarios with possibilityLooking at the stories behind the behaviors you keep avoidingTaking action before you have perfect certaintyStop saying no for other people“They won't pay that.”How do you know?“That planner will never respond.”How do you know?“My client would never upgrade.”How do you know?Stop making decisions on behalf of people who have not even been asked.Your job is to make the offer. Their job is to decide.Your limiting beliefs may be expensive“No one will pay that.”So you undercharge.“I don't want to bother them.”So you never follow up.“Planners already have their people.”So you never reach out.“I hate being on camera.”So potential clients never get to know you.“I'm not ready for bigger weddings.”So you continue marketing small ones.Some of your limiting beliefs have invoices attached to them.Change the questionInstead of:“What if nobody buys?”Ask:What if somebody does?Instead of:“What if they think I'm too expensive?”Ask:What if they have been looking for exactly this?Instead of:“What if I fail?”Ask:What happens if this works?Instead of:“Who am I to do this?”Ask:Why not me?Instead of:“I don't know how.”Ask:What is the next thing I need to learn?The frameworkNOTICEWhat story am I telling myself?QUESTIONIs it actually true? What are the facts?REWRITEWhat else could also be true?MOVEWhat would I do next if I stopped believing the old story?Key takeawayYou do not have to believe every story your brain gives you.Question it.Look for the facts.Create another possibility.Then take action.Because maybe you do not need another strategy.Maybe you just need to stop talking yourself out of the business and life you actually want.

To renew your future, you must do the deep inner mindset work to heal yourself from anything and everything and everyone.You can re-write anything, especially ancestral patterns so that you're not carrying energies, burdens or deeply-rooted stories and trauma that isn't yours.Letting go of everything that isn't yours to carry, doesn't align with you and also healing from the source and core of the trauma is needed, especially emotional trauma as it can deplete your energy, affect your life and decisions and also hold you back along your own journey of life.You can re-write, reset, reframe and rewire your mindset for anything at all and work through it all too. This episode helps you to see where these may be showing up for you.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When Brian Hansen left corporate to start his consulting business, he assumed his network would help him land clients.It didn't happen that way.His expertise was clear. He had more than 15 years of experience. He knew the type of problems he could solve.But his existing network didn't include enough of the B2B SaaS CEOs, founders, and investors who were most likely to need his help.So Brian had to build a new way of creating consulting opportunities.In Episode 287, Melisa Liberman sits down with Brian to unpack how he's been building his consulting business since leaving corporate, including what it looks like to serve primarily US-based clients while living abroad in Malaysia.Brian shares how he landed his first client through a relationship he intentionally developed outside his existing network, why relying heavily on referrals started to feel too reactive, and what he changed when he decided he wanted a more proactive and repeatable approach to business development.But this episode isn't about replacing referrals.It's about building a consulting business where referrals are one source of opportunities instead of the entire strategy.How do you expand your network when your current contacts aren't your ideal buyers?How do you proactively create demand?How do you know which business development activities deserve your time?Brian shares how he thinks about all of these questions, including the mindset he relies on to navigate the uncertainty that comes with building an independent consulting business.If you're still relying on referrals and timing to determine where your next engagement comes from, this episode is for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:28] Introduction to Brian Hansen and building a business beyond referrals[04:13] Running a US-based consulting business from Malaysia[09:40] What happens when your existing network isn't enough[27:44] What Brian learned after losing a proposal[32:38] Managing the mental side of an unpredictable consulting pipeline[39:31] Brian's advice for consultants who want more predictable lead generation[42:01] Mindset, manifestation, and continuing to take actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comBrian Hansen Consulting: www.brianhansenconsulting.comConnect with Brian on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bhansenconsultingFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-287Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

The 9:9 Portal is here and it's very powerful day. It asks you to prepare for new beginnings, honour your path and the lessons, by reflecting on what has been so that you can give yourself the grace period, nourishment and nurturing in order to move forward.It is a day of deep inner mindset so that you can call on your wisdom, align with your strengths and also the things that feel true to you so that you can create deep transformation.It truly is a day that's potent, incredible and brings the energy to it for you to take action.Enjoy this episode and your day.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On campus it's leftist escalation and chaos with the goal of influencing administrators. A planning video runs on the school's servers. Measuring influence is a critical component. And fake influencer only wants access. The worse cause is the one where nobody shows up. Flock cameras? You've been in a police state since 911. Most people get involved just for the picture. Supportive groups and goals for communists. Of course, the unions are involved in the DSA operations. The money tracing tool, complications and a walk thru. 110 chapters and many employers. Our controllers twist what we see. There's the Teamsters, UPS, Starbucks, Amazon, all financing the DSA chapters. Functioning within these groups revealed the money sources. Employers are identified and only concrete evidence is presented. The number of big companies is staggering. Rutgers is now in a box. It's up to the people who actually want to do something. Always remember to work hard and prey. Have faith, because God has got this.

Being in gratitude for exactly where you are in life is an important step to reducing the stress you may be feeling if you are comparing yourself to somebody else.Your soul is on a mission and is here to evolve and grow. You are unique and different to everyone else on earth school, and so what you're here to do and fulfil is entirely different to everyone else.Comparisonitis is the thief of dreams, desires and goals. it's all about you being content and at peace - therefore helping yourself to be happy by doing the inner mindset work needed in order to grow and move forward through your journey on earth, for whatever you are meant to accomplish.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Crystal Hincks generated more than $250,000 in consulting engagements in a single month.But that result came after months of experimenting with lead generation strategies that worked... just not well enough.Listening tours. White papers. Webinars.She started getting in front of more decision makers.But those conversations still weren't consistently turning into paid consulting engagements.In Episode 286, Melisa Liberman sits down with Crystal to unpack the full journey behind the $250K result: the lead generation strategies she tried, what she learned from each experiment, what was breaking down between conversations and paid work, and what finally changed.Crystal shares what she discovered about her sales process, how she changed the way she showed up in conversations with prospective clients, and why that shift mattered.Then she built a lead generation initiative around how her buyers already behave.That experiment generated more than 100 applications and led to more than $250,000 in paid consulting engagements in one month.But this episode isn't about copying Crystal's tactic.It's about the process she used to get there.How do you know whether to keep going with a lead generation strategy, refine it, or replace it?How do you stay with an experiment long enough to learn from it without wasting months on something that isn't working?And how do you recognize when the problem isn't your lead generation tactic at all, but something else in the way you're creating and converting consulting opportunities?Crystal shares what she learned from the strategies that didn't work, the ones that worked only partially, and the shifts that ultimately brought the pieces together.If you're working on lead generation but still wondering why your effort isn't translating into enough consulting clients or paid opportunities, this episode will help you see what to evaluate next instead of assuming you simply need to do more.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Introduction to Crystal Hincks and why her story matters[00:02] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:20] Getting stuck in the friend zone and the premature proposal problem [00:29] The mindset shift: from helpful vendor to expert and peer [00:34] Value Made Visible: the initiative that created $250K in one month [00:41] What the experiment taught her about lead generation [00:45] Advice for consultants who are experimenting but not yet seeing resultsResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.com Crystal's website: www.uncommonevaluation.com Crystal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-hincks-7217556b/ Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-286Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

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Are you experiencing something in your life that has considerably changed the way you think, feel and act?You may not be able to put your finger on it or you may know what it is e.g. menopause - but you know that you are different and things have changed.You'll never be the same version of yourself as you were before this experience but what I've found out, from my mentor, is by reframing it into knowing it'a refinement is a good thing, especially for your mindset.Tweaking, adjusting and changing the frequency is really going to help you. And it's okay to do that.Knowing that you are refining things in your life and it's part of the season you are in currently is going to empower you even more - so embrace it and give yourself the respect and grace period to allow yourself to flow through it, no matter what you're feeling and thinking.You've got this.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kymm Martinez was doing the work to land clients.She had scorecards. She had a tracker. She was having discovery meetings and working her network. She had nearly 20 years of marketing experience at General Mills plus two CMO roles so she understood business development. And yet her pipeline wasn't becoming predictable, and she couldn't figure out why.In Episode 285, Melisa Liberman sits down with Kymm to unpack what was actually happening and what changed when she put a microscope to the activity instead of just doing more of it.Kymm shares how she discovered she was focused on quantity instead of quality, the corporate habits she didn't realize she'd carried into her consulting business, and how perfectionism was quietly blocking her at every stage of business development.She also shares what shifted in how she thinks about her goals, from replicating her corporate income to setting a very different vision for what her business could become.If you've been putting effort into business development and still don't have a pipeline that feels predictable, Kymm's story will help you figure out exactly where to look.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Introduction to Kymm Martinez and why her story matters[00:02] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com[00:04] Kymm's background and what surprised her about going independent[00:07] The corporate habits she didn't realize she'd brought with her[00:22] Perfectionism as a BD blocker and how she's managing it[00:29] What surprised Kymm about the Sprint cohort[00:38] Dreaming bigger: from replicating corporate income to a million-dollar goal[00:43] Advice for fellow independent consultantsResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comGuest website: www.wildermarketinggroup.comGuest LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kymmmartinezThe Wilder Brief (newsletter): www.wildermarketinggroup.com/the-wilder-briefFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-285Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Have you ever looked at your kid's schedule and thought, “How are we supposed to fit all of this in?”School. Sports. Music practice. Homework. Clubs. Family stuff. That giant project they somehow remember at the most inconvenient possible moment.And then we wonder why our kids feel stressed…while we're over here acting as the family calendar, reminder system, transportation coordinator, and human push notification.In part one of my conversation with productivity expert Megan Sumrell, we talked about time debt and why so many of us keep carrying unfinished tasks from one day into the next.But this time I wanted to ask a different question:Can we teach our kids to avoid that mess before they become adults?Because I did NOT start life with excellent planning habits. Megan didn't either. So if we can give our tweens and teens some of these skills at 12, 15, or 18 instead of making them figure it out at 35 while juggling work and kids…yes, please.Megan shares a very practical system for helping kids actually see their time, instead of treating everything that isn't happening right this second as some vague place called “later.”And parents, there are some really good ideas in here for us too.In this interview, we dig into:Why Megan says most kids basically have two categories of time: “now” and “not now”The four levels of planning that can help students manage a whole semester without Mom becoming the Chief Information OfficerWhy writing tasks in a little box labeled “Monday” might still be nothing more than a glorified to-do listHow one teen used her calendar to make a completely logical case for getting out of family yard work (and yes, it worked!)What kids should do when a teacher assigns a five-week project so it doesn't magically become a five-hour panic session the night beforeMegan's surprisingly helpful strategy for procrastinators who look at the thing they planned to do and think, “Nope. Don't wanna.”Why you may need an actual uncertainty budget for your time, just like an emergency fund for your moneyHow teaching kids these skills can eventually free parents from remembering every exam, practice, deadline, and assignment for themOne idea especially made me stop and think: Megan intentionally blocks time on her calendar for problems she doesn't even know about yet.Because something always comes up, right?The internet dies. A teacher assigns something unexpected. A project takes twice as long as you thought. Somebody needs a form filled out by tomorrow morning. (Naturally.)Instead of pretending those surprises won't happen, Megan plans for them.And that may be one of the most practical ways I've ever heard to get out of the constant cycle of, “I'll just squeeze it in somewhere.”If you want your kids to head toward high school, college, and adulthood knowing how to manage their own responsibilities without you constantly chasing behind them, this conversation is packed with skills worth teaching now.Because the goal isn't to raise kids who can cram more into every day.It's to raise capable humans who can look at their time, make good decisions, and know when the answer needs to be, “I actually don't have room for that.”Resources We Mention for Time Management for KidsCheck out Megan's TOP Program and the TOP Program for StudentsGet her free training here to start figuring out that time debt situation!Watch my first interview with Megan on to-do listsWorkshops with Megan are available in #LifeSkillsNow Seasons Two and ThreeDenise Albright has some really fun and colorful planners and visual planning products! (Use code Katie for a discount)Get a peek at Teens Cook Real Food right here!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner at Pale blue dot, explains how Founders and investors can balance careful planning with decisive action when doubt takes over.Through the true story of polar explorer Ann Daniels and his “swimming with sharks” framework, he explores:Why planning without action keeps you stuckWhy speed without direction wastes energyHow extraordinary people act before certainty arrivesRecorded at Love Tomorrow Summit, where EUVC curated the investor-focused programme. Subscribe to EUVC for more insights.Timestamps(01:00) Ann Daniels reaches a breaking point(02:00) An unexpected opportunity at the North Pole(03:00) Surviving the expedition selection process(04:00) What makes extraordinary people different?(05:00) Why you have to handle cringe(06:00) Breaststroke versus crawl(07:00) Planners, action heroes and why you need both(08:00) Scheduling your breaststroke meeting(09:00) Give doubt an appointment

Truly knowing yourself is powerful so that you can be authentically, genuinely, unapologetically you.It stands the test of time and knowing all the things about yourself, that I mention (plus more) on this episode is really going to help you.Dig deep and do the inner mindset work needed and I encourage you to be honest with yourself when journalling everything out. It really is an incredible task to do and one that you can build on each week, month and year.Knowing that change happens is really important too.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever moved the same task from Monday's list to Tuesday's list...then Wednesday's...and by Friday you're pretty sure that task has taken up permanent residence there?Meanwhile, you've accomplished 47 other things.So why do you still feel behind?My guest Megan has a name for this: time debt. And once she explained it, I started seeing it everywhere.It's a lot like financial debt. You begin today already owing yesterday, and tomorrow you'll owe today too. Pretty soon, no amount of crossing things off feels like enough.For parents, especially moms carrying work, kids, appointments, meals, household responsibilities, and all those invisible things somebody has to remember, that can get exhausting FAST.But here's where this conversation got especially interesting.What if the problem isn't that women need to get better at productivity?What if some of the productivity systems we've been told to use simply weren't designed with women's lives or biology in mind?Megan and I dig into some fascinating territory in this conversation, including:Why an unfinished to-do list can create time debt that compounds from day to dayHow “productive procrastination” can have you organizing a drawer while avoiding the task that actually mattersWhy advice like “Eat the Frog” might not solve the real problemThe surprisingly important reason Megan recommends doing a time audit before trying another planning systemWhy putting your commitments somewhere visual can make you think twice before saying, “Sure, I can do that!”How women's biological cycles and caregiving responsibilities may make some traditional productivity systems a poor fitThe startling change in how many young women report feeling overwhelmed compared with college freshmen decades agoWhat you may need to stop doing, not just organize better, if you actually want to get out of time debtAnd that last one may be the hardest.Because we parents are very good at asking, “How can I fit this in?”We're perhaps not quite as practiced at asking, “Should this be on my list at all?”If you've ever ended a very productive day wondering why you still feel like you failed, this conversation may give you a completely different way to look at your calendar, your expectations, and that task you've moved to tomorrow for the fourth time.Resources We Mention for Time DebtCheck out Megan's TOP Program and the TOP Program for StudentsGet her free training here to start figuring out that time debt situation!Watch my first interview with Megan on to-do listsWorkshops with Megan are available in #LifeSkillsNow Seasons Two and ThreeDenise Albright has some really fun and colorful planners and visual planning products! (Use code Katie for a discount)Get a peek at Teens Cook Real Food right here!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In today's episode, Sarah shares some of the ways in which she benefitted from her own seasonal planning session, and then she pivots to a discussion of goal planners- what's out there, what's going away, and what can they help with. She also notes her plans to create a Nested Goals Workbook for 2027 - stay tuned! To stay the most up to date, be sure to subscribe to Sarah's newsletter at theshubox.com/newsletterPlanners Mentioned:Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets (being discontinued): https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/plannersAmplify (being discontinued)https://www.amplifyplanner.com/Ink + Volthttps://inkandvolt.com/collections/planners/datedCommit30https://commit30.com/products/2027-weekly-goal-plannerMakseLifehttps://makselife.com/collections/all-plannersEC Monthlyhttps://www.erincondren.com/monthly-plannerFull Focushttps://fullfocusstore.com/collections/planners August Sponsors: Factor Meals: Head to factormeals.com/plans50off and and use code plans50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box while supplies last until 10/31/2026 IXL: Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ixl.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PrepDish: Make your menu planning so much easier! Try it free for 2 weeks by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prepdish.com/plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virgo Season starts today and with it a wonderful time to clear things up in your life (both personally and professionally).Having the flow of fresh new energy is very beneficial and so I share with you on this episode, the benefits of really stepping up your self-care, your to-do lists, eating well, sleeping better and the reasons for changing things so that you can reduce stress, feel lighter and much more.This is a powerful episode so grab a notebook and pen and take notes.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chelsea Lewis quit her corporate job in October 2025, took three months to rest, and started her independent consulting business in January 2026.By the time she recorded this episode, she had built a six-figure business in seven months, a current six-figure client engagement, a $20K-per-month advisory retainer proposal on the table, and a pipeline of $1.1 million.In Episode 284, Melisa Liberman sits down with Chelsea to find out exactly how she got from there to here, what she was doing that wasn't working, what changed, and what she's been doing doing to build the pipeline to where it stands today.Chelsea shares how she moved warm network conversations out of the friend zone, the value-first approach she's using to open new client relationships and get hired, the specific mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and how she changed her relationship with rejection.She also talks about what it means to run your business development like a scientist — collecting data, running experiments, and not letting outcomes define your worth as a business owner.If you're an independent consultant who knows you should be doing more with your network and your pipeline but can't seem to make it consistent, Chelsea's story is the one to listen to.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Introduction to Chelsea Lewis and her results[00:02] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:03] Chelsea's background  [00:09] Entrepreneurship as a learnable skill, not a personality trait [00:16] The scientist mindset: 137 rejections and counting [00:27] Moving warm network conversations out of the friend zone [00:28] Adding value tangibly before the engagement starts [00:34] Chelsea's results: six-figure business, $1.1M pipeline, $20K/month retainer [00:45] Advice for first-generation business ownersResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comGuest LinkedIn: Chelsea Lewis — linkedin.com/in/chelseamlewis/Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-284Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

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Doing the inner mindset work needed in order to establish any internal resistance you may be feeling, any fear or toxicity and negativity showing up in your life, is paramount.In order to do this you can see what is blocking you, what energetic things are holding you back and how they're showing up in your life and literally what it's costing you.This episode is powerful at gaining clarity and getting crystal clear on these things for yourself, as they affect you more than you may even realise.You are empowered when you know it all and can break it down to rewire and reframe everything for yourself.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Many people want time freedom, money freedom and location freedom in their life.The main focuses should be being trauma-free and issue-free and doing the inner mindset work in order to heal yourself from anything and everything in order to release and let go of anything holding you back in your life.Choosing what is important is needed so that you can reduce the issues of negativity in your life too, so that you can move more towards having peace and contentment in your life, which will then lead your life in a much more positive light.This episode is powerful.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/programsandcourses⁠⁠⁠⁠My amazing Guided Journals & Planners are here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the fastest way to build a successful financial planning career isn't going it alone? Victoria O'Tool is Executive Director of the FinServ Foundation and a financial planner at Mercer Advisors, and she joins the show today to share how mentorship, community involvement, and saying yes to unexpected opportunities helped launch her career just months after graduating.   Listen in to learn why finding the right firm matters more than landing the first job, as well as how the FinServ Foundation is helping develop the next generation of financial planners. You'll hear lessons learned from balancing multiple roles while studying for the CFP®, the value of networking, and why experienced professionals have an important role to play in giving back to the profession. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/ze2zhj4d

You've said it to yourself more than once."If I were just more consistent. If I could do a little bit every week, every day, I'd have a healthier pipeline."Most independent consultants have run that thought through their heads dozens of times.Here's the thing: consistency isn't the problem. And trying to fix consistency is solving the wrong problem.In Episode 283, Melisa Liberman makes a case that most independent consultants need to hear: the reason your pipeline is unreliable isn't that you lack discipline. It's that you've given yourself the wrong job. Melisa explains what the right business development focus actually is, and it's not finding clients. She also shares the story of Richard, a fully utilized consultant who understands that “being consistent” isn't the key to a healthy pipeline, and what he specifically does to keep his pipeline full.If you've been trying to solve your pipeline problem by being more consistent, listen to this episode before you create another checklist, routine, or plan that won't stick. Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why consistency isn't the solution to your pipeline problem[00:03] Agenda overview[00:04] Companion resource: Lead Gen Sprint at www.ConsultantSprint.com [00:05] Why the pipeline problem seems like a consistency problem [00:09] The real root cause [00:12] The solution [00:14] "But Melisa, I don't have enough time" [00:17] Richard's story [00:20] "But Melisa, I'm not established enough for this yet" [00:23] The question to stop asking and the one to start asking instead [00:25] Put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Gen Sprint. Fall cohort starts September 22nd. Enroll at www.ConsultantSprint.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-283Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Julianne sit down with Jackie Baker, founder of Spark Events and co-founder of Event Pro Suite, for an honest conversation about pricing. Jackie shares the mistakes most event planners make without realizing it, where she landed after years of trial and error across flat-fee, percentage-based, and hourly structures, and what finally made her start charging what her work is actually worth. If you've ever undercharged, over-delivered, or struggled to raise your rates with long-term clients, this one is for you.SHOW NOTES:Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopConnect with Jackie Baker:Website: https://www.sparkeventshq.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiewoodbaker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkeventshq/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkeventshqRelated Episodes:Ep. #230 - When and How to Raise Your Event Rates Confidently: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uVLTOY3lqRqxrnxNlWHXx?si=BOFMTQmrQd2cOGKMh0Bb3QEp. #211 - Fractional CFO interview with Kelle Thorpe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0plbiquoAHS5tpbFs0593K?si=Myft59dyQGiTmRNWl8XukwEp. #147 with Jackie Baker: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3piq1gn938vKhNK39V4RFLConnect with guest co-host Julianne Read on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianneread/Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)

(This episode originally aired on March 17, 2026.) As health systems pursue growth beyond traditional avenues, the role of the strategic planner is becoming increasingly complex. High level directional data is no longer enough — achieving meaningful, differentiated growth now requires leveraging granular, sophisticated data to inform investment decisions. In this episode, host Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board experts Sebastian Beckman and Ellie Wiles to explore how health systems can rethink strategic planning for 2026 and beyond. Together, they unpack what it should actually look like to democratize data, why data governance matters just as much as data access, and how service line leaders can partner with planners to make faster, more precise, margin savvy decisions. We're here to help: Tools | Get in touch with a representative to learn more about Advisory Board's Market Intelligence tool Podcast | 289: What are health systems doing in 2026? Results from our survey are in. Playlist | Radio Advisory Provider Strategy and Financial Outlook Playlist Case Study | How UT Southwestern closed genomic testing gaps in prostate cancer care Sponsor link: How UCHealth lowered population-level obesity rates in their region

#314: Josie is married...which means it's time to spill the BTS! Joining her are Bianca Hall and Erica Vanco of Estera Events, one of the most sought-after luxury wedding planning firms in the world. With more than 15 years of experience and a reputation for creating deeply personal, one-of-a-kind events, Bianca and Erica are sharing everything they've learned after planning hundreds of weddings. In this episode, Josie reveals details from her wedding day while getting the inside scoop on what actually makes a wedding unforgettable. They discuss the biggest mistakes couples make, luxury upgrades that are actually worth the investment, wedding trends they're loving (and the ones they wish would disappear), the behind-the-scenes logistics guests never see, and the advice every engaged couple needs to hear before planning a wedding. Whether you're a bride, love a peek behind the curtain of luxury events, or simply want to hear all the details from Josie's big day, this episode is packed with inspiration, insider knowledge, and plenty of stories that will leave you with lots of inspiration.You'll learn:The biggest wedding planning mistakes couples makeThe luxury details guests always rememberWhich wedding trends top planners are overThe upgrades actually worth spending money onHow to create a wedding that feels uniquely like youThe behind-the-scenes secrets from Josie's wedding planningThis episode is brought to you by OSEAHead to OSEAMalibu.com and use code "THEEVERYGIRL" for 10% off your order.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional media buying breaks down when attitudinal audience data gets lost between upstream research and downstream media activation. Bright Mountain's Andy Davidson and Deep Focus's Kyle Krueger unpack how synthetic personas, unified YouTube-to-CTV strategies, and responsible creator management keep ad campaigns aligned and effective. Key Highlights

Britany Klenda shares her path from architecture during the recession to corporate real estate and occupancy planning. Her shift brought on her skills, such as, data analysis, dashboards, and change management for workplace strategies. Britany discusses how parenthood challenged her hyper work mindset and how her role now blends human needs with space-usage data to guide clients on future workplace decisions. She also shares details about her family's crisis when her son Bennett's behavioral changes and led to discovering he had a brain tumor, surgery, rehab, radiation, and chemotherapy, followed by ongoing disabilities and care. The importance of community support, pediatric cancer foundations, and the importance of awareness and giving matter so greatly.▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬Britany Klenda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britany-glim-klenda-37090237/SAS Architects & Planners: https://sasarch.com/JLL: https://www.jll.com/en-us/locations/chicagoBetween Two Kingdoms: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Two-Kingdoms-Suleika-Jaouad/dp/0399588582Ronald McDonald House: https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/central-dupage-hospital/Violet Foundation: https://www.violet-foundation.org/Cals Angels: https://www.calsangels.org/Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: https://curethekids.org/Camp One Step: https://camponestep.org/JCC Chicago Sunrise Day Camp: https://www.sunrisedaycamp-chicago.org/Dragonfly Foundation - https://dragonfly.org/Bear Necessities: https://bearnecessities.org/Special Spaces: https://specialspaces.org/Make-A-Wish: https://wish.org/illinoisLurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: https://www.luriechildrens.org/September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month - a time to honor the incredible strength of children battling cancer, remember those we've lost, and raise awareness of the urgent need for more research, better treatments, and stronger support for families. Every act of kindness matters. You can make a difference by:Donating blood. During Bennett's treatment, he needed more than 30 blood transfusions. Blood donors truly help save lives.Volunteering with a pediatric cancer foundation to support children and families throughout their journey.Preparing meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, giving them one less thing to worry about during an incredibly difficult time.Hosting a fundraiser to support research and family assistance programs through childhood cancer organizations.Sharing our story to raise awareness. Every conversation, post, and share helps shine a light on the need for more research, more support, and more hope.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemediaX: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Welcome and Show Introduction00:19 Early Career Connections01:36 Finding Architecture Passion03:44 Time Management Lessons06:13 Recession Work Pressure08:01 Shift to Corporate Planning10:33 JLL Consulting Basics12:35 Hot Desking Change15:06 Data Meets Human Needs17:41 Dashboards During COVID18:25 Family Crisis Begins22:10 Diagnosis and Aftermath24:12 Grief Without Words25:20 Facing High Stakes Surgery26:13 Hospital Chaos and Breaking Down27:00 Handing Him to the Surgeon28:08 Rehab Radiation and Chemo Marathon29:59 Friends Who Show Up32:48 After Treatment New Normal36:27 Living With Fear and Perspective39:14 Finding Community and Camps42:28 Work Support and Hidden Strength44:30 Paying It Forward for New Parents45:50 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Call47:11 Closing Thanks and Fight Ahead

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

You want to be the consultant ideal clients think of first.The one who gets invited into conversations rather than always pursuing them. The one whose pipeline doesn't depend on luck or timing. The one who can turn down work that isn't the right fit because they know more will come.That's a rainmaker. And most independent consultants don't think that word applies to them.In Episode 281, Melisa Liberman makes the case that it does. A rainmaker isn't someone with natural sales talent or an extroverted personality. It isn't someone selling 24/7. It's a consultant who is known for something, trusted for their perspective, and thought of when an important problem arises. That's a capability you can build.Melisa walks through three real consultants who became rainmakers in very different ways. Elizabeth rebuilt her identity after losing the corporate ecosystem that had always supported her BD work, and now turns away red flag clients with confidence even when she's behind on her revenue goals. Rachel built a global speaking and client reputation through deep specialization and selective visibility — posting once a week, speaking four to six times a year, sending a monthly newsletter. Sarah became the go-to person in her industry through association involvement and relationships, not posting volume.None of them were born rainmakers. All of them decided to become one.Melisa also walks through the identity shift that makes the difference: you don't wait for results to give yourself the title. You decide first. The decision is what speeds up the results.If you've ever thought "that's for someone else, not me," this episode is the one to listen to before you talk yourself out of it again.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why becoming the rainmaker changes everything about how you generate business[00:03] Agenda overview[00:06] Companion resource: free live training at icworkshop.info[00:07] Where the term rainmaker came from and why it matters[00:10] What a consultant rainmaker actually is — and what it isn't[00:14] The benefits of becoming the rainmaker in your consulting business[00:16] How to become the rainmaker: the identity shift that starts it[00:24] Elizabeth's story: rebuilding the rainmaker identity after leaving corporate[00:28] Rachel's story: becoming sought after through specialization and visibility[00:31] Sarah's story: becoming the go-to person through industry association[00:34] Put this episode into action: five questions to answerResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Free live training — How to Always Have Your Next Consulting Client Lined Up Without the Constant Pressure. Register at icworkshop.infoFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-281Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanJoin my upcoming free live training happening on August 11th: https://icworkshop.info/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

You can be an incredibly talented florist and still struggle to build a profitable wedding floral business.Beautiful flowers may get people's attention, but floral talent is only one part of building a business that grows, pays you, and supports the life you actually want.In this episode, Jeni shares her top five pieces of advice for building a successful wedding floral business. These are the lessons she has learned through more than 20 years of business ownership, over 1,700 weddings, and years of coaching florists through pricing, sales, marketing, profitability, and growth.Jeni begins with one of the most important truths for creative business owners: you need to learn the business side as seriously as you learn the floral side. Sales, marketing, pricing, communication, systems, and client experience are what turn creativity into a sustainable company.She also explains why knowing your numbers matters before chasing bigger revenue. A fully booked calendar and impressive sales numbers do not automatically mean a business is profitable. Florists need to understand their product costs, labor, overhead, taxes, delivery, setup, breakdown, and true profit before trying to scale.The third piece of advice is to show the work you want to book. Your portfolio acts like a menu, teaching potential clients what they can hire you to create. If you want larger installations, elevated weddings, more color, or higher-end projects, your website and social media need to reflect that vision.Jeni also shares why building genuine industry relationships before you need referrals is one of the most valuable growth strategies available. Planners, venues, photographers, rental companies, and other vendors refer the florists who communicate well, solve problems, show up fully, and make the entire team look good.Finally, Jeni explains why getting support can save years of frustration, mistakes, and isolation. Mentors, coaches, masterminds, education, peer groups, and accountability partners can reveal blind spots, shorten the learning curve, and help you believe bigger things are possible for your business.In this episode, Jeni talks about:Why floral talent alone does not create a profitable businessThe business skills every wedding florist needs to developWhy “I'm just a creative” can become a dangerous excuseThe difference between revenue and actual profitWhy a fully booked calendar does not guarantee financial successHow underpricing, overbuying, and overstaffing affect profitWhy your portfolio determines the type of work you attractHow styled shoots, workshops, and collaborations can fill portfolio gapsWhy vendor relationships should be built before bookings slow downHow your behind-the-scenes reputation drives referralsWhy support, coaching, and accountability accelerate growthHow being around action-taking business owners changes what feels possibleJeni's five pieces of advice:Learn the business side as seriously as the floral side.Know your numbers before chasing revenue.Show the work you want to book.Build relationships before you need referrals.Get support instead of figuring everything out alone.Key takeawayYou do not need to master everything overnight, but you do need to treat your wedding floral business like something you are intentionally building—not something you are simply hoping will work.You can create beautiful flowers and build a profitable, sustainable business. Those things do not have to compete. But it takes more than creativity. It takes leadership, strategy, business skills, and a willingness to learn.Mentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindhttp://floralceo.com/mastermindFloral Rockstar Retreat and Workshopshttp://floralceo.com/workshop

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineThe biggest risks in destination weddings don't happen on the wedding day. They happen in the in-between moments most planners don't plan for.In this episode, Desirée Adams breaks down the hidden risks that experienced destination planners quietly manage long before they become the couple's problem: flight delays and travel disruptions, jewelry and heirloom pieces moving between locations, and goods that have to clear customs on a wedding timeline. Links Mentioned in the EpisodeFind the Full Shownotes HereGet BriteCo InsuranceWork with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship

You left corporate for specific reasons.You want autonomy. Control over your time. Work that feels meaningful and is lucrative. A business that runs on your terms, not someone else's.Here's what happens instead for a lot of independent consultants: the business gets built one micro-decision at a time. You take the client that isn't quite right because it's in hand. You agree to the schedule compromise because the engagement is clear. You keep doing the execution work because that's what comes in. And then one day you look up and realize the business you've built doesn't look much like the business you intended.In Episode 280, Melisa Liberman addresses this directly. She opens with three real consultant scenarios: one who always wanted a boutique firm but is currently exhausted from solo travel and project work, one who wants to flip her revenue model from mostly self-delivered to mostly team-delivered and doesn't know how to adjust the plane while it's flying, and one who is successful on paper but landing staff augmentation work when what she wanted was strategic advisory.None of them built the wrong business on purpose. They built it through a series of invisible trade-offs that seemed small at the time.Melisa walks through two anchor questions every independent consultant should be able to answer, then a five-step process for getting clear on the business you actually want and starting to build toward it deliberately.If you've ever looked at your calendar and thought, "How did I get here? This business isn't what I meant to build," this episode is where to start.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] The question behind this episode: are you building the business you actually want?[00:03] Agenda overview[00:07] Companion resource: Grow Your Consulting Business book at melisabook.com[00:09] Two anchor questions: why did you leave corporate, and why haven't you gone back?[00:13] What actually happens: micro-decisions and invisible trade-offs[00:18] What does success actually look like for you?[00:20] Start from everything possible, not what feels realistic[00:23] The five steps to build the business you actually want[00:28] Put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Grow Your Consulting Business Book and Toolkit. Download free at melisabook.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-280Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 267 - https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-267Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanJoin my upcoming free live training happening on August 11th: https://icworkshop.info/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.