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 Let's be real… sometimes people are...difficult.Whether it's someone copying your work, pushing past your boundaries, questioning your prices, or just being straight-up difficult — it's easy to spiral and lose your peace. But here's the truth: You don't have to react to everything that tries to rattle you.In this episode, we're diving into what it actually looks like to stay grounded when people get messy — in life and in business. I'm talking emotional leadership, healthy boundaries, regulating your energy, and stepping into your unbothered era with compassion, confidence, and zero guilt.You'll learn:The difference between reacting + responding (and why it matters)Why emotional regulation is your business's secret weaponHow to set boundaries without hostilityWhat to do when someone doesn't respect your “no”How to clean up the thoughts and energy that you controlWhy empathy + boundaries = your superpower comboA simple “Pause” tool you can use anytimeIf you're ready to stop spiralling, protect your peace, and lead from alignment instead of emotion — this episode is your sign.

Growing grapes in a cold climate presents unique challenges that are often more about dealing with winter injury than the growing season itself. According to Dr. Kevin Ker from Brock University's Cool Climate Enology and Viticulture Institute, the temperatures outside the growing season are what set cold climate viticulture apart. Ensuring vines live for 25 years rather than just five to seven years involves strategies and practices specifically for harsh winter conditions. This episode is part one of our conversation with Dr. Ker. Listen in to learn about managing cold climate vineyards and cold damaged vines. In this episode, you will hear: How to establish a vineyard in cold climates and what the core principles of establishing a vineyard are Strategies for managing cold climate vineyards Impact of winter temperatures, growing degree days, and frost-free days on grape growing How to approach fertilization and nutrient management for cold climate vineyards Various pruning techniques and how they differ from warmer weather climates Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click the ‘+ Follow' button in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second, and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Resources: Come grow with Fritz through VirtualViticultureAcademy.com! Save $75 off your first year of membership with the code Underground at checkout. If you have questions about today's episode or ideas for future episodes, go to VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button.   Today's Guest: Dr. Kevin Ker currently works as a research associate for Brock University Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.   Connect with Kevin: Website: https://brocku.ca/ccovi/  Email: kker@brocku.ca Episode Sponsor: Thank you to Vintner's Vault for sponsoring today's episode!  Vintner's Vault was started and is operated by winemakers, so they have the knowledge and experience to help you make an educated decision on the equipment purchases and winery set up and layouts that are best for you. They are the #1 winery equipment company that I recommend to my growers, who are also winemakers. Visit TheVintnerVault.com and use the code UNDERGROUND5 (all caps) to save 5% off of your online order or mention that you heard about them on the Vineyard Underground podcast when contacting them for a larger piece of equipment, consulting services, or turn-key packages and they will provide a podcast listener discount for you. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

If you want more information about Step #1 of The Loved-Up Effect, Release Yourself, click here: https://www.emilybucknell.com/release-yourself-info-request You'll find the second part of the Karma Cleanse here: https://www.emilybucknell.com/karma-cleanse And if you haven't already, be sure to complete the Self-Love Self-Assessment, which you'll find here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/64983a55fac0d8001429e40d Inside this episode I'm breaking down your first step in creating the kind of deep, transformational self-love that is ESSENTIAL if you want to have your dream relationship. This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE first step when you work with me, because without this step, nothing else you do will be as effective. This is where self-love (and having your dream love!) starts. If you're feeling: - Unloved, alone, invisible, like no one could care less about you, or will ever care less about you - You get triggered really easily by things like your friend's announcing their engagement, seeing your ex in a new relationship, comments your family makes about you still being single - Or it feels like what you're experiencing in your love life is only ever getting worse; like there are fewer and fewer decent men to date, if there are any at all, the dates you go on never seem to go anywhere and it's all feeling really hopeless Then what you're going to learn inside this episode as the power to change that all. You're going to learn: - What this first step in creating deep and transformational self-love is and what makes it so FREAIN' important - What you can expect to happen when you implement this step and it becomes your new way of being - And what exactly this means that you need to do PLUS I'll also be walking you through part of an insanely powerful practice that is going to give you some insanely powerful insights… I won't say much more because I don't want to ruin the fun!! Get listening now! And if you find what you hear helpful, please leave me a review xx LINKS & RESOURCES: Come hang with me on Instagram For more info about me and all ways that you can work with me so that you have the loving relationship of your dreams, head to my website: https://www.emilybucknell.com/manifestlove

We are so excited to be back with you after a short hiatus! We are feeling refreshed and so ready to be back on the mic. We missed the Confident Collective community, and are excited to finally catch you up on everything that's been going on in our lives over the past couple of months. We also share all the exciting details of our Los Angeles pool party happening on June 17th, what to expect if you're coming and some outfit recipe ideas to help you feel so confident in a swimsuit. Finally, if you've been feeling the “change for summer” pressure or trends on social media, we're here with an important reminder to do you and don't buy into this mentality.   “You don't need to change everything about yourself before summer. Just keep doing you and live your life. You don't need to change your body for summer. Don't get caught up in this trap of having to do a complete 180 of your life before June.” - Raeann   What We Talk About: All the pool party details!! Our 3 words for our personal styles Obsessing over Vanderpump Rules & Taylor Swift Life updates from the last couple of months Raeann's NYC summer bucket list Krisitna's house hunting experience & wish list Pool party outfit recipe ideas   “When it comes to swimsuits, you need two different ones; one that you just automatically feel confident in the second you put on it, and the other one is one that you feel great in, but you could also move around more in. Maybe it's a little bit more supportive, maybe it has a little bit more coverage.” - Kristina   New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.   Resources: Come to our pool party!!! Tickets: confidentcollectivepoolparty.eventbrite.com TikTok: Allison Bronstien Megababe thigh rescue Knix Chafing Shorts Billie Razor Love Wellness Comfy Cream Kristina's pool party outfit ideas: instagram.com Raeann's pool party outfit ideas: instagram.com Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective  Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!    Thanks to Our Sponsors! SKIMS: The Fits Everybody collection and more perfect-fit essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over seventy five dollars! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.  Athletic Greens: If you're looking for an easier way to take supplements, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/CC. That's athleticgreens.com/CC. Check it out. 

In this episode Caleb is joined by Jonathan Penntington (PhD, University of St Andrews) who serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of spiritual formation at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky to discuss how to read Scripture wisely via his new book Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture. The discussion centers on three avenues through which to read and understand the Bible: informational, theological, and transformational. Resources: Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture by Jonathan Pennington https://a.co/d/8lmtlJZ Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey by Jonathan Pennington & Constantine Campbell https://a.co/d/1FXRrnI What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/dQ498b4 Reading the Bible with Giants: How 2000 Years of Biblical Interpretation Can Shed New Light on Old Texts by David Paul Parris https://a.co/d/8AW9SZc Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis by Craig Carter https://a.co/d/ddK84Th Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology by Richard Alan Fuhr & Andreas J. Köstenberger https://a.co/d/blvfImy

SOLO  Do you desire a roadmap on how to read your energy from an energetic development standpoint? In this episode, Erin shares a tool that helped her sift through her past and nurture her inner child in more intentional ways. Erin walks you through the chakras one by one with an age connected to its evolution. This epi will offer you a clear way to hold yourself in different stages as you get to know your inner child. It will also teach you as a mom how to hold space for your mini through their inner energetic and emotional evolution.  When you start to do the inner work, it gets confusing. Working through projections of the self and choosing new parts of your identity gets big and nuanced and there are many times you'll want a roadmap to understand "where" you got it or "how" you got it or even "when" you got it. This episode teaches you how to navigate your past in your personal practice. It's wonderful for you if you are new to the chakras or you are desiring to take your charka embodiment practice deeper. Truly something for all women on their feminine awakening journey!    WE ALSO TALK ABOUT  The Inner Teenager  Move past limiting beliefs A 101 on each chakra  The "Fully Developed Adult"  Raising children in alignment with their personal energy  RESOURCES  Come hang out with Erin on the Gram' Join the Monthly Moon Musing E-mail List  Join The Sovereign Woman Community Membership My 31 Year Body Acceptance Journey PT 1

SOLO  Do you ever wonder how to embody more of who you are but are not sure where to start? The inner child, the inner teenager, the inner mother, and the inner mistress are all integral parts of who are as women. I break down how to begin to give love and attention to each of these aspects in your life and why it's going to change your life by doing so. For so long women have played nice, been the good girl, and listened to instruction with the fear of authentic expression, no more.  We dive into the light and shadow side of each of the above expressions and how they may show up in your world in an aligned way and in a way that is totally out of alignment for who you truly desire to be. We break down how to sync these parts of us up and how to nourish them fully to feel confident as ourselves. This episode is super foundational for any other self-development work you dive into.    WE ALSO TALK ABOUT  Finding balance in your personal leadership Emotional development through the years Evolution within relationship  Emotional maturity within the partnership RESOURCES  Come hang out with Erin on the Gram' Join the Monthly Moon Musing E-mail List  Join The Sovereign Woman Community Membership

SOLO  This episode is jammed packed with goodness for you on all things boundaries. I teach you the different tiers of boundaries; beginner, intermediate and advanced so that you can see where you are and what to do from there. I also dive into the difference between public boundaries and private ones which is a game changer in your energy levels right away, just sayin'.  Boundaries are pure love when used in alignment with our soul's desires. But they can also be big walls to us connecting to the world around us. They are deeply connected to who we are on an emotional level. We go there in this episode. I teach you how to interpret your emotions differently so that you can experience more joy in all that you do. This episode shares the spectrum and what that could look like in your world.    WE ALSO TALK ABOUT  Supporting the inner child  Real-life examples of boundaries from client work  A special free gift I offer you at the end of the episode  Family and micro boundaries  RESOURCES  Come hang out with Erin on the Gram' Join the Monthly Moon Musing E-mail List  Join The Sovereign Woman Community Membership SEND ME A REVIEW to receive my FREE BE-YOU-TIFUL BALANCE WORKBOOK connect@erinchiarelli.com

Are you ready to use fear as an expander in your life? Most of us lean into fear as a contractor, having fear be the thing that holds us back from doing what we actually want to do. In this episode, Erin reframes how you can use fear to actually support you.  This episode dives into the different ways fear shows up in your world, why it shows up, and if it will always be there or not. We talk about nervous system regulation and how fear shows up in the physical body. We also take it a bit further and go into how you can calm yourself at the moment when you're feeling fear and how to reprogram fear in your everyday life.  We're all afraid of something. Some of the things we're afraid of we're aware of and some of the things we aren't. When we choose to work with our fears, we get to move towards our desires not only more consciously but with more intention and love.  Through the lens of Human Design, fear is witnessed through the spleen. The spleen is a center with seven gates; these gates tell us our fear design. Erin dives into the seven gates or portals and all the ways they can show up in your chart and yourself.  This episode is great for the woman on the edge of her seat who knows what she wants but is too afraid to lift her butt off the edge. I know this feeling and it's one I've taught myself to befriend (and continue to) and I would love to support you on that journey as well.  WE ALSO DIVE INTO Befriending fear Working with your comfort zone  Finding balance in it all  Emotional intelligence & regulating your emotions RESOURCES  Come hang out with Erin on the Gram' Join the Monthly Moon Musing E-mail List  Join The Sovereign Woman Community Membership  

I share where I've been, some life updates exclusive to the podcast community, and the sacred pillars of real alignment in your life. Because of all of the life changes in the past weeks, I've learned big lessons on patience, divine timing, and trusting the bigger picture. I share a bit about them all and about how to receive the unexpected. Life has this funny way of giving us exactly what we need but usually not in the way we expected ... well that happened to me. Tune in for the full scoop!  We also dive into the 4 Sacred Pilllars of Alignment. For years I was on the wellness hamster wheel. I tried to catch up with the next best thing. But, now I've realized with this perfected algorithm, I stay happy, healthy, and motivated in my life on a regular. It's the piece I offer all my clients as a baseline in all that they do. These 4 pieces are the foundation of how you feel, who you are, and who you show up as in your day-to-day life and beyond.  WE ALSO DIVE INTO New offerings and free 4-day masterclass series details  A bit of astrology and what's been going on  Tips and tricks on the balance  The silver lining on miscarriage  RESOURCES  Come hang out with Erin on the Gram' Join the Monthly Moon Musing E-mail List  Join The Sovereign Woman Community Membership

Dillon Jones (@dillonthebiologist) is quickly becoming one of my favorite people. He's energetic, fun, and bursting with creative ideas for making conservation better, especially through technology. We talk about everything from using ziplines to survey turtles, decentralizing traditionally bureaucratic ways of doing science, using ecotourism and travel to benefit conservation, science misinformation and handling haters and trolls, the connection with geotagging and white supremacy (jk- there is none), and a whole host of other innovative topics. I'm not sure how he does it all – there's so much packed in here and I hope you glean something fresh and revolutionary from it! It's a long one for sure but most podcast apps give you the option to speed it up, so listen to the whole thing, mmk? It's worth it, trust me. :)And at the very end I talk about my idea for a field biology reality show, so: Nat Geo, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, if you're listening, hit me up. Seriously. ;)Resources: Come to Belize with us! http://learnadventurously.com/belize-trip/ Applied Biodiversity Conservation Scholar (thru Texas A&M): https://absconservationscholarsprogram.wordpress.com/ Research Experience for Undergrads: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu Join our growing Patreon Community: https://patreon.com/novaconservation Connect with us! IG @nova_conservation, TikTok @novaconservation Learn more about how we are using travel to give back at novaconservation.com

Hi my loves! Welcome back to another episode. This week, we're having an intuitive business chat all about how to create your dream program (in an aligned way) & how to overcome perfectionism in the process. Enjoy & as always, DM me your podcast suggestions over on Instagram (@sydneyecampbell)! :) Resources: Come hang with me over on Instagram Shop Courses Join the Mastermind Community Membership (with your first 14-days FREE!) Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sydney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My friend, Brian Javelin from My Online Toolbox, returns to the show, and he shares a natural cause-and-effect that he sees with his clients. When you're doing your marketing correctly, you can have too many leads! And the number one problem that these contractors are experiencing right now is managing unrealistic expectations from those prospects.  Listen in to our conversation as Brian shares how to not get overwhelmed with too many leads, and what to do if you need more leads, as well. He has lots of great information and tips to share with all of us today! What you'll hear in this episode: My Online Toolbox is specifically designed for the construction industry, both residential and commercial, and helps companies with all phases of their marketing: education, strategy, and implementation. Brian explains how he helps contractors build a brand with the target of getting sustainable, long-term quality leads over a period of time. Brian shares why his business exploded during the coronavirus event. One of the biggest challenges for a business owner is being too busy, but remember to always be thankful for the work! Tips and strategies on how to manage the expectations of your prospective clients. A good marketing strategy will provide you with consistent, quality leads for the long run. If you're a good craftsman, you'll be in high demand. Stay true to your client base who allowed you to become who you are. You're the one who sets the expectations, so always be truthful. Brian discusses more about what My Online Toolbox has to offer. Come meet me at the IRE Roof Expo in Las Vegas on August 11! I'll be in the Alta Vista Strategic Partners booth #3105 from 3:00 - 4:30 and would love to sit down and hear about your business. Text me at 510 612-1450 and I'll give you the detail!   Connect with Brian! My Online Toolbox My Online Toolbox on Facebook My Online Toolbox on YouTube Brian's LinkedIn Brian's FREE Online Education Series! If you fill out Brian's Contact Form for the Basic Online Class, be sure to mention that you heard about it on The Roofer Show Podcast! Resources: Come meet me at the IRE Roof Expo in Las Vegas on August 11! I'll be in the Alta Vista Strategic Partners booth #3105 from 3:00 - 4:30 and would love to sit down and hear about your business. Text me at 510 612-1450 and I'll give you the detail! 221: A Simple Plan For Getting More Quality Leads with Brian Javelin Check Out My NEW Website: The Roofer Coach Download My FREE 1-Page Business Plan Text Me @ (510) 612-1450 – Say Hi! I would love to hear your feedback, pros & cons! **Please leave me a review on iTunes!** ~Please Share My Podcast With Other Contractors~ THE ROOFER SHOW SPONSOR INFO: Need Help Answering the Phone Or Online Chat? Use Ruby Receptionists!! Find Out How They Can Help Bring In Leads!! Click here and use the code Roofer50 for a special $50 discount! https://www.callruby.com/roofershow Or Call Ruby at (844) 326-7829 Check out the app!! My Listeners Get a 21-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

EPISODE 35 If you missed my free workshop on 3 proven steps to get your students to love reading and master the standards, this episode is created especially for you! In this episode, I'm going to go over some of the key points I covered in that training. You'll hear my most favorite ways to create a reading block that is centered on your students, with an emphasis on independent reading time!   As you are getting ready to go back to school, I want you to take some time to consider what you are going to do to help increase the student involvement in your reading block. If you closed your eyes and envisioned your reading block going as smoothly as possible, what does that look like for you? Does it involve the majority of your block being independent reading time? I believe this is the key to giving our students the time they need to practice and master the skills we teach during our mini-lessons! Tune in to hear how you can work your student's up to reading independently for 40-45 minutes per day. Yes, it's possible!   The doors to The Stellar Teacher Membership close TONIGHT, July 19, 2021! Head to stellarteacher.com/joinnow to sign up!   In this episode I share: -3 things to consider when creating a student-centered reading block -Habits and behaviors that students need to have in order to work independently -Letting ourselves experience failure with our instruction  and using it as a chance to grow -Repetition and practice is the key to mastery   Resources: -Come join us in my NEW Facebook group, Upper Elementary Reading Teachers -For full show notes and more resources, head to stellarteacher.com/podcast/episode35.    Connect with me: -Join my newsletter -My TPT store -stellarteachercompany.com -Instagram: @thestellarteachercompany -Facebook: The Stellar Teacher Company

EPISODE 34 For the last Summer Series Quick Tip Thursday, I will be telling you how to set effective reading goals. This may be an unpopular opinion, but none of my suggestions will include the student's reading level. Sounds scary, right? Believe me when I say there are better and more motivating ways to measure your student's growth in reading.   I know this won't be a surprise to you, but I'm going to recommend that you allow your students to set their goals. If you've been listening for a while you know how important it is for our students to maintain ownership of their reading. Once you guide them with these tips, they're bound to be inspired to become better readers!   In this episode I share: -Different purposes of setting reading goals -The 3 levels of goals students should be setting -Ways to keep students motivated to reach their goals   Sign up for my FREE webinar, 3 Proven Steps to Create a Class Community That LOVES Reading: https://learn.stellarteacher.com/freeworkshop   The doors to The Stellar Teacher Membership are now open! Head to stellarteacher.com/joinnow to sign up!   Resources: -Come join us in my NEW Facebook group, Upper Elementary Reading Teachers -For full show notes and more resources, head to stellarteacher.com/podcast/episode34.    Connect with me: -Join my newsletter -My TPT store -stellarteachercompany.com -Instagram: @thestellarteachercompany -Facebook: The Stellar Teacher Company

EPISODE 33 I can't believe this is the final week of the Stellar Teach Summer Series! I've decided to end the series with one of the hot topics in education, which is reading engagement. Contrary to what many people think, you don't have to jump through hoops to increase engagement. You must, however, make sure that you are intentional with how you're keeping your students motivated.   At the end of the day, it is our job to make sure our students are engaged as much as possible. We must inspire them so that they will be the ones doing the work. After all, that is what engagement really means!   In this episode I share: -3 secrets to creating a highly engaging reading block -Strategies to ramp up your read alouds -How giving students choices increases their engagement -Different ways to record reading responses   Sign up for my FREE webinar, 3 Proven Steps to Create a Class Community That LOVES Reading: https://learn.stellarteacher.com/freeworkshop   The doors to The Stellar Teacher Membership are now open! Head to stellarteacher.com/joinnow to sign up!   Resources: -Come join us in my NEW Facebook group, Upper Elementary Reading Teachers -For full show notes and more resources, head to stellarteacher.com/podcast/episode33.    Connect with me: -Join my newsletter -My TPT store -stellarteachercompany.com -Instagram: @thestellarteachercompany -Facebook: The Stellar Teacher Company

We're best friends, and we want you to be our best friend, too. We thought it's about time you really get to know us — why we love celebrating Ukrainian dance and culture, what inspires us in life, and the question you've all been wondering: if we owned a stall at a market in Ukraine, which stall would it be? What Else You'll Hear- What a reverse interview is — now this is something you do not learn in journalism school - How living in Ukraine changed us- Analogies. Lots of analogies.- Yet another plea for you to write us a review on your favourite podcast platform — when you do, tell us your mailing address, and we'll send you a note in appreciation!Resources- Come say hi on Instagram: @hanpicklyk and @kaitlinvitt- And follow Vsi on Instagram (@vsi.ukr) and Facebook (@vsi.ukr)Music- A big thanks to Joryj Kłoc for letting us use “Poltavśkyj Sotnyk” as Vsi's theme song

Episode Description:  In this episode, we review 5 common nutrition myths and learn the background behind the myth.   Resources: Come find me at: Home - Tricia Stefankiewicz (triciard.com) Instagram: Tricia Stefankiewicz Dietitian (@wholehealthempower) • Instagram photos and videos Join the FREE ONLINE FB Community: Whole Health Empowerment Project - age 40+,- weight loss, healthy, body lo | Facebook Join the waitlist: 12 Week Coaching Program: WHOLE HEALTH BALANCE BLUEPRINT - Tricia Stefankiewicz (triciard.com)

Successful companies do not just earn tons of money, they also know how to keep their employees. In today's workplace, employees coming in and going out seems like a norm when it should not. Your employees are a vital part of your company and contribute a lot to your success, if they are leaving you every now and then it's high time to evaluate your practices and implement ways to make them stay.  In this third and final episode of this ‘Creating an Amazing Employee experience' I talk with Erica and Stephen of Power Selling Pros. We delve into practices that successful companies implement to retain their employees. We also discuss why a company culture that is designed with intention is important for your company and the people who work for you and many more.  There are a lot of amazing takeaways from this episode that you'll learn a lot from as a business owner. Tune in now!  What's Discussed in This Episode: 0:00 Offer & Introduction  1:59 Retention starts with the job application experience  5:46 Recruiting is a marketing exercise 6:34 Money isn't the only reason employees stay  7:58 Creating opportunities for your employees  9:29 Give your employees a clear direction  10:34 Let your employees know that they're valuable  14:23 A good onboarding is essential  16:34 Designing your company culture with intention 17:59 The struggle of ongoing training  18:24 A training calendar   22:30 Processes are important  24:26 Important points to remember  About the Guests: Stephen Dale is an established business coach and mentor in the industry. He worked as a home service operations manager for 18 years—amassing various notes, information, and processes on managing a business effectively. In the past three years, he has been Power Selling Pros' director of training, helping hundreds of companies figure out ways to run their business procedures faster and more efficiently.  Erica Leonor is a professional customer service coach and sales trainer. Her extensive knowledge of leadership mechanics, customer approach, and cultural awareness has helped her identify the needs of different organizations. She is regarded as a Master Jedi Trainer at Power Selling Pros, providing practical solutions to business problems. As a motivational speaker, Erica aims to make the journey towards success for business owners an easier route.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Power Selling Pros Website (https://www.powersellingpros.com) Reach Stephen Dale through his email at stephen@powersellingpros.com Reach Erica Leonor through her email at erica@powersellingpros.com Listen to Part 1 and 2 of this series  TSS 279: Why Your Employee Experience Probably Sucks (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/employee-experience-1)  TSS 280: What's Your Purpose? (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/employee-experience-2)  Check out this podcast with David Jenyns TSS 267: Don't Believe the Myth! Systems Remove Creativity (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/david-jenyns-3)    Books mentioned in this episode:  Systemology by David Jenyns (https://amzn.to/34kxRMT)  Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/3nDR2r3)  The Perfect Day Formula Craig Ballantyne (https://amzn.to/3oVypjV)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to creating an amazing employee experience, do not undermine the power of purpose. There's a lot of talk about this and yet there are still so many who neglect or put aside creating one for their companies that they're missing out on a lot. Your purpose is vital as it provides direction and clarity not just for you but even for your employees. In today's podcast episode, Erica and Stephen of Power Selling Pros join me once again for Part 2 of the series ‘Creating an Amazing Employee Experience'. We talk about how most companies lack a mission statement and what it does. We also discuss why it's not wise to copy and paste purpose statements of other companies. We also tackle practical ways for companies to start crafting purpose statements that align with who they are.  Understand what purpose is and begin crafting one for your company. Tune in to this episode today.  What's Discussed in This Episode: 0:00 Offer & Introduction  3:35 Recap of the first episode  4:40 A lack of a mission statement and purpose in companies  5:05 Purpose gives direction 6:38 Questions Stephen asks to reflect on purpose  8:41 How most vision, mission statements are cliché  9:08 Digging deeper into your purpose statement 10:48 Start with a small daily purpose  12:58 Thoughts drive behavior  14:54 Looking into the kind of meetings you have with employees  17:20 Where to begin when creating your purpose statement 19:16 Revising your mission statements when necessary  19:56 Takeaways for this episode  About the Guests: Stephen Dale is an established business coach and mentor in the industry. He worked as a home service operations manager for 18 years—amassing various notes, information, and processes on managing a business effectively. In the past three years, he has been Power Selling Pros' director of training, helping hundreds of companies figure out ways to run their business procedures faster and more efficiently.  Erica Leonor is a professional customer service coach and sales trainer. Her extensive knowledge of leadership mechanics, customer approach, and cultural awareness has helped her identify the needs of different organizations. She is regarded as a Master Jedi Trainer at Power Selling Pros, providing practical solutions to business problems. As a motivational speaker, Erica aims to make the journey towards success for business owners an easier route.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Power Selling Pros Website (https://www.powersellingpros.com) Reach Stephen Dale through his email at stephen@powersellingpros.com Reach Erica Leonor through her email at erica@powersellingpros.com Listen to Part 1 of this series TSS 279: Why Your Employee Experience Probably Sucks (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/employee-experience-1/)  Books mentioned in this episode:  Find Your Why by Simon Sinek (https://amzn.to/39FZe51)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing a trades business is not a one-person show. Different factors affect the growth of your company, and one of those factors are your employees. Since employees represent your business's branding, getting them engaged and motivated will reap better results and long-term benefits that you and the whole company will enjoy. So, how can you develop or nurture an amazing employee experience in your company? In the first episode of the three-part series called “Creating an Amazing Employee Experience”, I welcome Stephen Dale and Erica Leonor, professional trainers at Power Selling Pros. Stephen, Erica, and I discuss why paying attention and conversing with employees impacts the business, the values of having a savings account, and the difference between paying people and appreciating their efforts. We also highlight why leadership plays a crucial role in molding the roadmap to success. So, tune in now to learn more about employee experience and how you can make changes to your business. What's Discussed in This Episode: 0:00 Offer & Introduction 3:42 A rundown of Power Selling Pros 5:19 Why accountability coaching is essential for your company 8:40 The company culture and design set up everyone's success 11:31 Setting expectations and deliverables in the business 13:10 Dealing with different people and the importance of teaching the fundamentals 15:10 How the leadership style affects employee experience 16:54 Managing the energy rather than the employees' personality 18:34 Knowing what success looks like to the employee 23:20 The cultural impact of having a goal 24:44 Individual-based conversations matter 27:35 Understanding the value of money and saving 30:52 The problem with ‘one employee review' in a single business year 32:55 The gravity of investing time and effort in your employees' lives 36:09 Productivity increases when employees are engaged and inspired 37:52 What business owners can do to motivate their employees 40:33 Giving workers time to prepare for the meeting About the Guests: Stephen Dale is an established business coach and mentor in the industry. He worked as a home service operations manager for 18 years—amassing various notes, information, and processes on managing a business effectively. In the past three years, he has been Power Selling Pros' director of training, helping hundreds of companies figure out ways to run their business procedures faster and more efficiently.  Erica Leonor is a professional customer service coach and sales trainer. Her extensive knowledge of leadership mechanics, customer approach, and cultural awareness has helped her identify the needs of different organizations. She is regarded as a Master Jedi Trainer at Power Selling Pros, providing practical solutions to business problems. As a motivational speaker, Erica aims to make the journey towards success for business owners an easier route.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Acorns Website (https://www.acorns.com)  Power Selling Pros Website (https://www.powersellingpros.com) Reach Stephen Dale through his email at stephen@powersellingpros.com Reach Erica Leonor through her email at erica@powersellingpros.com Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses, no matter the type and purpose, need employees to complete certain tasks or activities. These workers are part of the process that keeps the business rolling. Hence, hiring someone fit for the position, not only because of the skill and competence, is very important for the business to grow.  In this third and last episode of the Creative Recruiting series, Ryan and I will conclude this informative conversation with recruitment key points and takeaways. We will talk about why you should hire people with the right attitude, why your company's core values and the applicant's personal values need to be aligned, and why a bad hire is costly.  Tune in now to be more informed in your next recruitment campaign plans.  What's Discussed in This Episode: 03:55 Hiring for attitude not experience  07:05 Always continue recruiting and looking for talent  08:04 Recruitment is similar to customer marketing  10:10 The Bench Process  12:59 Values alignment matters during the hiring process  16:02 Behavioural assessments  18:04 Interviews look at the cultural fit of the applicant What is the cost of a bad hire  22:06 Summary of the episodes and this series  About the Guest: Ryan Englin is the CEO of Core Matters, an organisation focused on developing the recruitment systems and processes of different businesses. With over ten years of professional experience in the field, Ryan has provided strategic and marketing assistance to different companies. He coaches businesses on the right ways of attracting the right people, and has created unique approaches to develop and maintain systems for independent contractors in the industry. Ryan aims to help companies find the perfect fit in their growing team of professionals.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Core Matters Website (https://thecorematters.com/)  Reach Ryan through email (ryan@thecorematters.com) Kolbe Website (https://www.kolbe.com/)  Listen to the first and second part of the series Part 1: The Recruitment Attraction Model (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/ryan-englin-1) Part 2: Creating a Recruiting Engine (lhttps://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/ryan-englin-2) Books mentioned in this episode: Unmasked: How to Hire the Ones You Won't Want to Fire by Ryan Englin and Jeremy Macliver. (https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Hire-Ones-Wont-Want-ebook/dp/B088XZFK2F)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever experienced recruiting somebody only to fire them after three weeks? This is a great waste of resources on your part and downright frustrating and exhausting too. But, what if you can change that cycle and find efficient ways to bring people in who are willing to stay for the long haul, join you in your business journey and excited about the destination of your company? In this second episode of the Creative Recruiting series, Ryan and I will discuss the little ecosystem he has created which has greatly impacted many businesses, particularly in their recruitment process. We will also talk about how employees impact your profit, the importance of the employee perspective in your business, and why core values dictate the direction of your company. Join us now as we delve deeply into the recruitment process.  What's Discussed in This Episode: Automation in business [03:25] Hiring process should not be rushed [04:25] Using the core fit hiring model [06:33] Establish your company's vision first [07:10]  Core values do not change [08:54] Importance of having core values and a clear vision for the brand [11:04] Your values and story affect how people talk about your company [13:08] The Find Process [17:56] Job modelling [18:06] The 360 marketing plan [21:13] Automate through applicant tracking systems [22:19] Hiring process of the recruitment engine [25:48] Testing for behavior not for skills [27:00] Setting and following the predetermined expectations [28:11]  The Onboarding process [31:14] Compliance vs transition period [31:23] 2-4-12 launch method [32:42] Investing time and engaging with employees matters [34:51] Assessment of the process [36:25] About the Guest: Ryan Englin is the CEO of Core Matters, an organisation focused on developing the recruitment systems and processes of different businesses. With over ten years of professional experience in the field, Ryan has provided strategic and marketing assistance to different companies. He coaches businesses on the right ways of attracting the right people, and has created unique approaches to develop and maintain systems for independent contractors in the industry. Ryan aims to help companies find the perfect fit in their growing team of professionals.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Core Matters Website (https://thecorematters.com/)  Reach Ryan through email (ryan@thecorematters.com) GoHire Website (https://gohire.io/)  CareerPlug Website (https://www.careerplug.com/)  Listen to the first part of the series Part 1: The Recruitment Attraction Model (link) Books mentioned in this episode: Unmasked: How to Hire the Ones You Won't Want to Fire by Ryan Englin and Jeremy Macliver (https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Hire-Ones-Wont-Want-ebook/dp/B088XZFK2F)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recruitment space is always evolving and moving towards different goals. As a business owner, it is important to attract talented people to be part of your team. Hence, improving your recruitment, onboarding, and retaining processes is essential if you want to build a team that is going to help take your business to the next level.  In this first episode of a three-part series called Creative Recruiting, I will be joined by Ryan Englin, the CEO of Core Matters. Ryan and I will be discussing how attracting the right people to join your team creates a difference, how company branding influences your systems, and how motivators help your recruitment processes. Importantly, we will be focusing on why recruiting people with the right attitude helps your business. So, join us today and learn the tricks and strategies to win the attention of talented folks looking for jobs out there! What's Discussed in This Episode: The interest for better recruitment processes [04:29] The bread and butter of Core Matters [07:43] Introducing a career path is more rewarding than just a job position [10:22] What companies need to remember [12:20] Responding swiftly to potentiality excellent workers matters [12:55] Businesses should be attractive to attract good people [13:46] Using the right processes of qualifying makes the hiring process easier [15:17] Qualifications of someone you want in your business [16:20] Employer branding affects your recruitment process [18:51] The things that attracts potential employees [23:17] Specific company purposes drive the modern workforce [23:38] Non-monetary rewards for accomplishments [25:59] Values-driven employee referral program [26:42] Placing motivators in your recruitment process [28:55] Using outcome-based measurements or metrics [32:35] Systems help businesses grow [33:13] Difference between managing people and managing systems [34:19] Getting results through changing your approach in the process [35:21] About the Guest: Ryan Englin is the CEO of Core Matters, an organisation focused on developing the recruitment systems and processes of different businesses. With over ten years of professional experience in the field, Ryan has provided strategic and marketing assistance to different companies. He coaches businesses on the right ways of attracting the right people, and has created unique approaches to develop and maintain systems for independent contractors in the industry. Ryan aims to help companies find the perfect fit in their growing team of professionals.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Core Matters Website (https://thecorematters.com/)  Reach Ryan through email (ryan@thecorematters.com) ProScan is a device developed by Professional DynaMetric Programs, Inc. (PDP) (https://www.pdpglobal.com/)  Books mentioned in this episode: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't - James C. Collins (https://amzn.to/3kJul3q) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, everyone spends more than eight hours of their time doing work tasks and completing documents. Some even go beyond that time frame to get the job done. As entrepreneurs, a huge percentage of our day is given to our company. So, how can we manage it properly?  In this last episode of the Ownership Thinking series, Jeremy and I will be discussing the things you should and shouldn't be talking about at work, the benefits of having a system or process, and the importance of assigning work tasks to others.  If you haven't watched the last two episodes of this series, I encourage you to check it out first. Some things discussed here are connected to the previous episodes. If you've seen them, then tune in to this last episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: How Jeremy realised talking work at work is exhausting [4:03] Having a system and process speeds up tasks [6:38] The goal of a process is consistency and not perfection [9:20] Disadvantages of over systemizing [11:08]  Leaving space for workers' creativity [11:41] Only documenting the things that need a process [12:44] Structure a foundation and improve it later [15:40] Get things done by establishing what works best for your business [17:30] Take the time to learn and pass it on [19:57] Delegating tasks to others to ensure growth [21:38] Involving workers in the process creates an impact [21:47] Leaders should first start the process [22:36] Recap of the ownership thinking series [23:41] Business owner is a leader who values the growth of his or her people [24:04] Guaranteed traction with Jeremy [25:16] About the Guest: Jeremy Macliver is a certified EOS implementer, serial entrepreneur, and speaker who is passionate about helping business owners get what they want from their business. Under his wing, multiple businesses flourished in high growth phases in different industries, such as construction, automotive, and service. Now, Jeremy focuses on sharing his insights and lessons to leadership teams to reignite their passion and to guide them through the process of building long-lasting organisations that are accountable to their vision.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Guaranteed Traction Website (www.GuaranteedTraction.com) Reach Jeremy through email (Jeremy@GuaranteedTraction.com) SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns. https://amzn.to/34kxRMT Listen to Part 1 of this series (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/jeremy-1/)  Listen to Part 2 of this series (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/jeremy-2/)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The promises of more time, more income, being your own boss are most likely what attracted you to start your own business. And while all these things can come true, it doesn't happen instantly. If you want to become a business owner, there's a need to start thinking like one, which results in acting like one, otherwise you'll end up burnt out juggling between different tasks like you've taken more jobs for you to do just so the business doesn't fall apart.  This podcast episode today is the second part of the series ‘Ownership Thinking' with Jeremy Macliver. We will discuss what it means to start thinking like a business owner. Moreover, we will talk about accountability in the business, understanding what your strengths are and utilising them to grow your business, and why it's important to build a team that is able to support you in achieving your business goals.  We have very interesting discussion points aimed at helping you become the business owner you ought to be. Tune in to this episode now.  What's Discussed in This Episode: Transitioning from worker to business owner [05:35] No school for entrepreneurship; instead it's living with experience [08:07] What accountability stands for in business [09:10] Playbook for business, the accountability chart [10:44] Identifying the work roles in the business matters [11:54] Understanding your strong points and abilities creates an impact [14:20] Hiring the right people for the right position [15:16]  You can still be the owner without running the business [17:03] Improving interests and skills for the better [18:24] Basic knowledge of the things going on in your business [19:18] Using metric systems for forecasting and understanding your business [23:21] Culture of empowering people to make decisions and solve problems [25:22] About the Guest: Jeremy Macliver is a certified EOS implementer, serial entrepreneur, and speaker who is passionate about helping business owners get what they want from their business. Under his wing, multiple businesses flourished in high growth phases in different industries, such as construction, automotive, and service. Now, Jeremy focuses on sharing his insights and lessons to leadership teams to reignite their passion and to guide them through the process of building long-lasting organizations that are accountable to their vision.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Guaranteed Traction Website (www.GuaranteedTraction.com) Reach Jeremy through email (Jeremy@GuaranteedTraction.com) Listen to the first part of this series Part 1: Why Sports Teams Hit Their Goals Out of the Park, Yet Tradies and Contractors Struggle (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/jeremy-1/)  Books mentioned in this episode:  Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters (https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports and business are alike in so many ways. A lot of analogies are formed between the two because of it. For instance, sports teams require a clear vision, mission, goals, and strategies among others if they want success and that is the same way with businesses that we build and manage. But even with all their similarities, they differ in the way they are hitting their goals as most businesses, if not all, are struggling with producing the results they want.  In today's episode, Jeremy Macliver and I delve into where the difference lies, and what can be done about it .We also talk about Jeremy's professional experience and what his business offers to entrepreneurs, specifically tradies. Then, we tackle and point-out the similarities of a sports and business team and how each element builds upon the other towards success. Jeremy also points out how critical it is to define your measure of success.  Understand your business more through the language of sports by listening to this podcast episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: Jeremy's professional background [02:49] What Guaranteed Traction offers [06:12] Learning from experiences and struggles [07:59] Take action [10:44] Get the right people in your corner [11:29] Guaranteed Traction is client-focused [15:17] Importance of having the right mindset [16:23] Similarities between sports teams and businesses [19:04] Define what winning is at the biggest level [22:59] Break down goals into achievable chunks [24:11]  Build and train your team [26:16] Aligning business values and attitudes [28:42]  The advantage of having a coach [31:32] Assign right people for the right positions [33:56] Give attention to the middle of your goal-achieving process [37:17] About the Guest: Jeremy Macliver is a certified EOS implementer, serial entrepreneur, and speaker who is passionate about helping business owners get what they want from their business. Under his wing, multiple businesses flourished in high growth phases in different industries, such as construction, automotive, and service. Now, Jeremy focuses on sharing his insights and lessons to leadership teams to reignite their passion and to guide them through the process of building long-lasting organizations that are accountable to their vision.   Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Guaranteed Traction Website (www.GuaranteedTraction.com) Reach Jeremy through email (Jeremy@GuaranteedTraction.com) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pictures indeed paint a thousand words. Photos are better proof of evidence for your work, alongside customer feedback and reviews. In today's episode, photography and video specialist, Aaron McKay discuss the importance of having a website and a well-curated project gallery. Project galleries serve as touchpoints for promising clients and possibly be the final push they need to acquire your services. Furthermore, we discuss the advantages of using drones in content creation in any field of work. May it be in construction or agriculture. Know more about how critical content creation and capture in expanding your network. Listen to this podcast episode today! What's Discussed in This Episode: Aaron's professional background [04:31] Building a project gallery [05:14] The convenience of using phones in content creation [07:27] Value of time lapse shots for Tradies [09:54] Learn the fundamentals and basic principles [10:58] Drones: How do you use them properly? [13:54] Drone-use restrictions in major cities [15:02] Things to consider before capturing media content [20:40] Practical construction uses for drones [23:12] Integrate the use of specific software [24:53] Starting points for content capture [27:01] Build your own library of touchpoints [32:25] No excuses: do what you need to do [37:14] Tradie work is not uninteresting [38:32] Aerial photography training by Aaron [42:13] About the Guest: Aaron McKay has been part of the photography and video specialty industry for over 20 years. With his skills acquired throughout the years, he carries it into the aerial media field and uses drones for aerial photography and video, mapping, data analysis, and 3D modelling since 2017. Aaron aims to provide excellent yet affordable services to his clients. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Check Aaron's Aus Aerial Media profile at (https://www.ausaerialmedia.com.au/) Reach Aaron's social media at (@ausaerialmedia) Contact Aaron through email (aaron@ausaerialmedia.com.au) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is not too difficult to see what impact the coronavirus crisis has on businesses. Unemployment is at an all-time high now and it seems like everyone is just doing what they can to survive. But how are companies holding up as of the moment especially in the trades? Ever wondered how you are stacking up against other trade companies?  In today's podcast episode, Michael Steckler, CEO of Tradify talks about the Tradify Pulse Report. Michael expounds the reason behind the status report, and what are the key takeaways and recommendations from the report that are especially useful for tradies who need to keep up with the demands of the current situation. We discuss how this pandemic highlighted the needed shift from traditional means to digital to make things easier.  If you are still sticking to your pen and paper techniques, this episode will surely make you seriously consider a shift to using the digital methods.  What's Discussed in This Episode: Conducting customers' status report [04:39] Effects of COVID among businesses [07:11] The report as an outline for the industry moving forward [08:32] How the pandemic affected the tradies' workload [10:05] Key takeaways from the report [12:10] Making money isn't always the purpose [13:58] Shift from traditional to digital [14:48] The effects of proper planning [16:58] Digital technology and online portfolios [19:54] A software is as good as the information it gets [22:08] Give emphasis on customer support [22:46] The revolution of software as service businesses [24:16] Revelations from satisfied software users [25:40] Recommendations based on the report's results [26:57] Softwares makes transactions easier [29:12] Be open to learning new technologies [35:16] Communicate better through SAAS [36:37] The next steps for Michael [38:53] About Michael Steckler: Michael Steckler is the CEO of Tradify, which is a job management software app made especially for tradies. Tradify is an application that helps tradespeople manage and grow their business, especially when it comes to managing their finances. This software has helped tradies shorten their time working on administrative tasks and focus more on enjoying their lives outside work.   Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Tradify website (http://www.tradifyhq.com/) Check the Tradify Pulse Report (https://www.tradifyhq.com/reports/thepulse) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much of what we make starts with materials we extract from the Earth. Some of these materials make up only a tiny proportion of our planet, but fortunately for us, they are concentrated in certain places, which makes it possible to extract them in economically viable quantities. So how exactly do these materials become concentrated? Lawrence Robb is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford University. By analyzing the relationship between mineral deposits, principally in Africa and Asia, and our latest understanding of plate tectonics and mountain-building, he has unraveled the processes that formed some of our most important mineral deposits. Go to geologybites.com for illustrations that support this episode as well as to learn more about the podcast series.

Managing the financial aspect of the business always brings in headaches, especially among those who are not familiar with financial terms and processes. Usually, what most tradies and founders do is just leave these issues for accountants and bookkeepers to handle, avoiding it altogether. However, as a responsible business owner, there is a need to know and somehow grasp what is going on in the financial aspect of your business. This is easier said than done especially because of communication barriers between the two parties.  In today's podcast, we will be uncovering Katie Marshall's book, Profit First for Tradies. Katie is a certified profit first coach who helps tradies, in particular, manage their finances and how to coordinate with their accountants and bookkeepers effectively while following the profit-first framework. In this podcast, we will also discuss the importance of financial literacy across all ages and professions.  If you want to know more about this framework and its direct and indirect effects to your business, tune in to this episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: Katie's professional background [02:49] What is profit first? [05:24] Why Katie wrote the Profit First for Tradies book [07:07] Importance of financial literacy [09:50] It gets worse before it get better [12:27] The perspective of profit first [15:00] The framework raises the red flags [16:29] Profit first reports based on balance sheets and reports [18:56] Identify and separate the accounts [20:08] Allocate an appointment with yourself [23:03] Break down a vision into actionable steps [26:05] Indirect positive effects of the profit first framework [27:31] The shift that makes a client interested in checking their finances [30:21] Tradies, accountants, and profit first [31:37] Katie's tips for tradies [35:17] About the Guest: Katie Crismale-Marshall started out as a financial planner before she encountered the profit first framework. She, now, is a certified profit first coach and is the newly acclaimed author of Profit First for Tradies. She manages a bookkeeping business, Efficient Tradie, that primarily focuses on helping tradies with their bookkeeping to make it efficient and simple. With this framework, Katie sees how her clients change their view about bookkeeping, from avoiding it to checking into it closely.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Profit First for Tradies website (https://www.profitfirstfortradies.com.au/) Reach her out through this email (katie@profitfirstfortradies.com.au) Download “7 mistakes Tradies make when setting up Profit First” (https://www.profitfirstfortradies.com.au/toolbox) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been there—the barrage of questions fired at you, the requests that go beyond what's reasonable, the phone calls every now and then on project updates. One of the biggest problems we all face at the start and middle of a project is dealing with our client's expectations. We just can't seem to put their worries and queries to rest. However, since they are making the biggest investment in their lives, it's unavoidable for them to want to hear feedback now and again. So what can you do to manage those expectations? Overcoming the communication barrier between client and tradie and understanding that they don't speak the same language that you do are key to handling your clients. And that's what we're here to discuss with Russ Stevens, Co-Founder of the Association of Professional Builders. From onboarding clients to doing milestone meetings, you'll find so much value in this episode that it's a crime not to watch. Be a pro at handling your clients from start to finish by tuning in to this episode! What's Discussed in This Episode: What Russ and the Association of Professional Builders do for tradies [02:52] How to deal with client expectations from start to finish [03:39] Be proactive, not reactive [06:05] Systemisation is a never-ending improvement [08:16] When you try to go the extra mile for the client, a scope creep is to be expected [09:05] Proper communications set proper client expectations [11:23] Enabling the client to see the project's progress using software [12:38] Business education may not have been taught at school, but it can be developed [13:49] How to improve and smoothen your client onboarding process [15:57] Upon onboarding your client, do not rush, take your time [18:27] When talking to your client, try to steer clear from the tradies jargon [19:13] Automating and streamlining your client onboarding process [20:31] Client offboarding is just as important as onboarding [22:17] Russ' advice on doing milestone meetings [23:35] Should you include possible project variations on milestone meetings? [25:24] Attracting the right type of customer from a marketing and sales perspective [26:46] Asking the right questions to avoid disqualifying the right clients [28:49] Remaining proactive with a potential client to get a potential sale in the long run [30:35] The new way to attract quality leads [32:59] About the Guest: Russ Stephens is the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. He helps builders systemise their building company, resulting in an improved client experience which leads to more demand. This allows an increase in margins and ultimately the ability to scale their businesses into desirable building companies that possess real value and can be sold as an asset. He firmly believes that residential home builders deserve to be earning more money for the service they are providing and that consumers deserve a superior service than they currently receive. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the APB Website (APBBuilders.com) Get ahold of Russ through email (russ@apbbuilders.com) Get access to the “Managing Client Expectations” Training Course and Booklet (https://coaching.apbbuilders.com/p/managing-client-expectations/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've spent so much time mastering and perfecting your craft, delegating your task to someone who may or may not be up to par with your standards would be the last thing you'd ever want to do. However, if growing your business is your goal, sometimes, you need to take the tradie hat off and put the trades business owner hat on. Making that sudden mind shift might sound easier said than done. That's why Bruce Poling, Director at The Joinery Coach, joins us today to share his story on how he made that shift himself. We talk about how he sold his joinery business and started to pursue business coaching, what the value of a good onboarding process is to make sure things get done right from the start, and why you should be receptive to coaching and new learning. Take notes and get yourself started as a trades business owner today by tuning in to this episode! What's Discussed in This Episode: How Bruce went from joinery to manufacturing [03:34] Selling his business and working for a software company [04:17] Why he decided to sell his joinery business [05:58] Making his business saleable [07:21] Determining whether your business is taking you where you want to be [09:25] We're more than who we think we are [11:44] When you start a business, you need to get out of the technical mindset [14:07] 90% of everything joinery does is pure manufacturing [16:19] Sometimes, it's best to just have a few experienced people on a team [17:08] Putting the right people in the right places [18:37] True apprenticeship is nurturing people to become highly-skilled ones [19:41] There is no skill shortage, just ones that we failed to make look attractive enough [21:29] If you want to hire and retain good people, provide them with a career path [22:28] Having a good onboarding process is key to getting the job done right [23:39] Growing your company means adapting to a tech-driven world [25:55] Hold yourself accountable for learning things you need to know as an owner [29:26] Don't try to do everything; delegate your tasks [32:50] Be receptive to new learning and don't be averse to getting coached [33:25] Figure out what problem you need to solve [37:21] Find someone who can solve that problem [37:55] Negative feedback is not always negative [40:06] Alignment of your brand is crucial in succeeding in the industry [41:35] If you want to be marketable, you need to have more than 1 niche [45:30] Fundamental shifts tradies need to make when starting a business [47:07] About the Guest: Bruce Poling started out as a cabinet maker and transitioned to becoming a joinery manufacturing business owner. Getting burnt-out along the process, he decided to take a sharp turn in 2002, he sold his business and started on a new path towards business coaching. Today, Bruce is in the business of helping people turn their joinery business into a profitable investment, and find the wealth and freedom they have always wanted from day one through The Joinery Coach.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the Joinery Coach website (www.thejoinerycoach.com) Listen to the Joinery Business podcast (https://www.thejoinerycoach.com/podcast) Follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheJoineryCoach/) Join The Joinery Hub Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheJoineryBusinessHub) Reach out to him through his email (Bruce@thejoinerycoach.com) Download the “10 Problems Every Joinery Business Has and How to Solve Them” (https://www.thejoinerycoach.com/10steps) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People always have an inherent fear of the unknown, new, and different. And so, systems and processes that seem alien to you and your team can breed myths and misconceptions. What if in adapting systems, I put myself out of work? Will this new system guarantee success? Or  failure? However, these myths won't be anything but non beneficial to your trades business. The first step to clearing the fog is grasping the concept behind SYSTEMology. Today is the third and final episode of the ‘SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors, and Scale Your Profits' series with bestselling author, Dave Jenyns. We'll talk about the biggest myths around systemisation and how you can create the least path of resistance towards embracing it. Build a climate of trust, change, and creativity within your team by tuning in to this episode! What's Discussed in This Episode: Culture is key in implementing systems [05:17] The biggest challenge is the resistance to systems [06:56] Systems are basically your business' playbook [09:20] Systemisation gives more space for creativity [10:17] Managing expectations to avoid scope creep [12:47] Documenting and applying best practices to delivery consistency [15:01] Creating systems allow team members to sneak a peek at success [16:06] The seven steps of SYSTEMology [17:50] Perfecting the systems is a trial-and-error process [20:03] The biggest myth in systemisation [22:34] About the Guest: In 2016, David Jenyns successfully systemised himself out of his business, one of Australia's most trusted digital agencies, melbourneSEOservices.com. Through this process, he became a systems devotee – founding systemHUB & SYSTEMology. Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. With two books to his name and the SYSTEMology movement, David offers mission-centered systemising to scale up businesses and take away much of the pressure that comes with being an entrepreneur. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Check out SYSTEMology (https://www.systemology.com/) Business Process Simplified with Dave Jenyns (https://www.systemhub.com/podcast/) Reach out to Dave through his email (dave@SYSTEMology.com) Get the book at Amazon - (https://amzn.to/34kxRMT) Grab the audio version of SYSTEMology (https://adbl.co/2ZY3ARh) Follow our Facebook community ‘The Site Shed' for announcements on how you can avail our book getaway of David Jenyns' book SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems Watch the previous episodes of the SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors, and Scale Your Profits series with Dave Jenyns https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/david-jenyns-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/david-jenyns-2/  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a business and finally becoming our own boss is something that we all want as tradies. But as soon as we start our own business, we realise we know nothing about managing it at all. What's even worse is that we end up counterintuitively doing all the leg work and not being able to get the free time that we want in the first place! While the entire business process itself may be the brainchild of the business owners, they are certainly not the best people to document and execute them. Today, we'll find out why as Dave Jenyns, author of SYSTEMology, joins us once more in Part 2 of our ‘SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors, and Scale Your Profits' series. In this episode, we'll learn more about the critical client flow and how you can adapt that to improve your business process. Learn how you can remove yourself from your business by tuning in to this episode! What's Discussed in This Episode: Why business owners are not the best people to document processes [02:49] The beauty of getting the wheels turning without doing much of the work [06:15] The cost of blindly starting a business [08:12] What having good systems mean to your business [09:58] All business problems stem from having bad systems in place [10:47] How do you create a critical client flow? [12:00] Don't over-complicate your critical client flow [14:25] Creating different critical client flows for different product lines [15:28] SYSTEMology: The building block of small businesses [17:01] 3 P's: The killer combination [17:37] About the Guest: In 2016, David Jenyns successfully systemised himself out of his business, one of Australia's most trusted digital agencies, melbourneSEOservices.com. Through this process, he became a systems devotee – founding systemHUB & SYSTEMology. Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. With two books to his name and the SYSTEMology movement, David offers mission-centered systemising to scale up businesses and take away much of the pressure that comes with being an entrepreneur. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Check out SYSTEMology (https://www.systemology.com/) Business Process Simplified with Dave Jenyns (https://www.systemhub.com/podcast/) Reach out to Dave through his email (dave@SYSTEMology.com) Get the book at Amazon - (https://amzn.to/34kxRMT) Grab the audio version of SYSTEMology (https://adbl.co/2ZY3ARh) The E-Myth by Michael Gerber (https://amzn.to/3awaX6g) Traction by Gino Wickman (https://amzn.to/3mp5lAw) Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman (https://amzn.to/3mrpxS0) The Profit TV Show (https://www.cnbc.com/the-profit/) Follow our Facebook community ‘The Site Shed' for announcements on how you can avail our book getaway of David Jenyns' book SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems Watch the previous episode of the SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors, and Scale Your Profits series with Dave Jenyns (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/david-jenyns-1) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the internet changing people's ideas about entrepreneurship over the years, millions saw opportunities in starting their own business—most notably in the small business sector. How many of them pulled through? And in between the height of their business and the brink of closing down, do they ever get to measure the ‘shoulda-woulda-couldas' towards becoming better businessmen? Starting a business is one thing. Managing it is another.  But management doesn't mean you look after every part of the business yourself. We have process-organising and systemisation for that. Most business owners know that not systemising is costly but just haven't given it the importance it so deserved. So what's the true cost of the failure or point-blank refusal to systemise? That's what we'll talk about in our first episode of the SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors And Scale Your Profits series, with our guest, the author himself, David Jenyns. Learn more about the consequences of saying “No” to systemising your business by tuning in to this podcast! What's Discussed in This Episode: The importance of building a business that works and grows without you [07:08] You are the business, that is, until you change something [08:17] Recognizing opportunities and changes [11:02] Conquer challenging situations through standing by your system Snakes and Ladders: Playing business by the steps or ten in advance [12:44] Take the opportunity to grow (the business) without being too “involved” [13:49] Business is about systems [15:25] Focus on what you do best as a businessman [15:46] Don't try to quantify the cost of not systemising—you can't [16:19] Instead, quantify opportunities for improvement [17:02] Systemise by chunks [18:32] Business giants can systemise—so can you [19:50] You don't have to be McDonald's to apply a system that works [20:44] Complicating is far from organising [20:52] Simplify [21:31] About the Guest: In 2016, David successfully systemised himself out of his business, one of Australia's   most trusted digital agencies, melbourneSEOservices.com. Through this process he became a systems devotee–founding systemHUB & SYSTEMology. Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. With two books to his name and the SYSTEMology movement, David offers mission-centered systemising to scale up businesses and take away much of the pressure that comes with being an entrepreneur. Resources: Come visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Follow our Facebook community ‘The Site Shed' for announcements on how you can avail our book getaway of David Jenyns' book SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems Get the book at Amazon - https://amzn.to/34kxRMT Check out SYSTEMology (https://www.systemology.com/) Business Process Simplified with Dave Jenyns (https://www.systemhub.com/podcast/) Follow Dave Jenyns on Twitter (@davidjenyns) Reach out to Dave through his email (dave@SYSTEMology.com) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if there is a way for you to train your tradies on how to fix electrical wiring without running the risk of electrical shock? What if you get to learn how to install a solar panel without having to be on site? As sci-fi as they may sound, with the digital transformation taking place all around us, it's no longer hard to imagine these changes occurring in the workspace. Virtual reality is slowly creeping its way towards vocational education and training, and it's making life for us tradies so much better! This week, we'll have another incredible and informative episode as we chat with Doug Donovan, CEO and Founder at Interplay Learning, about how VR and AR technology is slowly paving its way towards a better way of skills learning and training. Here, we'll get to hear more about how this technology can make learning faster and safer as well as give us a sneak peek into what the future of the trades industry may look like. Hop on to this episode as we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of virtual reality. What's Discussed in This Episode: Why schools should slowly tap into VR technology [05:37] A brief background on Doug and Interplay [08:42] Most European countries are way ahead in terms of R&D and VocEd [14:15] The effect of the decreasing number of tradies in the US and AU [15:55] VocEd requirements in some states in the US have slowly disappeared [10:37] The advantages of  VR and AR training for tradies [18:50] Most skills required in running a business are not taught at schools [22:16] Most companies prioritise attitude over aptitude [25:01] Simulation training condenses learning time [17:41] Startups are starting to adapt sim training to improve business processes [28:11] VR and AR make it possible to conduct community learning [36:58] Book knowledge has yet to creep its way into VR learning [39:52] Interplay's secret way of handling new technology [41:19] Most of their training are based on current market demands [42:56] What makes virtual reality the best and safest technology as a tool for learning [31:44] The adaptability of tech-based programs are what makes them great to use [46:32] Virtual reality vs augmented reality [51:58] The value of experiential learning [53:45] How VR tech can make construction work faster and more efficient [54:32] The possibility of VR and AR making quoting easier [56:57] The future of VR and AR technology in the workspace [49:31] About the Guest: Doug Donovan has been in the VR space for more than a decade. He is the Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning which is based in Austin, Texas. Realising the lack of hands-on experience of some tradies, it has lead him to build a more efficient way of conducting trainings. A global leader in online and VR training, he has assisted several company trainings ranging from HVAC, Electrical, Auditing, to name a few. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn't it just hard to motivate yourself when you're not even sure what kind of metrics you have to meet to achieve a certain goal? We all want our businesses to achieve greater heights. But without setting clear steps that you and your team can commit to, the journey might take you forever, if not never! So what can you do to make sure everyone plays their part in the journey towards achieving that goal? We'll know the answer as we reach the 3rd and final part of our “Measuring What You Manage: The Only Way to Run a Profitable Business at Scale” series with Danny Kerr. Today, we'll talk about how you can keep you and your team accountable to ensure the growth of your business. We'll be looking at the organisational chart and how that ties in with accountability. If you want to accurately measure your company's financial results, then you'll find a lot of value and insight by listening to this episode now. What's Discussed in This Episode: Why is accountability important? [04:22] We all need someone to keep us accountable [07:02] Holding yourself and your team accountable [08:13] How to ask for a raise [09:39] By presenting career opportunities, you can retain your best talents [10:09] To give your team numerical goals, give them a bigger goal [13:52] The link between the organisational structure and accountability [11:46] The benefits of having an organisational structure [15:06] How to identify what key metrics to include [22:01] The key is to have measurable goals that have bonuses on them [24:33] Why you need to bake your key metrics into the employee agreement [18:37] Using tools to effectively communicate with your team [25:04] No big idea can be created until it's project-managed to existence [27:14] The project management checklist is an ongoing work-in-progress [29:51] Competency models for standard operating procedures [31:13] Companies should link their budget, org chart, and job description with each other [34:11] Budgeting, forecasting, and accountability all need to work together [33:31] To remove yourself from the business, you need to have an org chart [35:23] The three faces of leadership [38:44] About the Guest: Danny Kerr created his own success in life by starting his own trades business and used the profits to buy his first home. By age 20, he had taken a leadership position with a franchise company and grew sales by 225% in one year. He then spent the next 6 years scaling businesses before co-founding Breakthrough Academy as a way to open horizons for other trades entrepreneurs.  Breakthrough Academy now works with over 300 contractors across the continent, managing over $900 million worth of revenue, and was rated Canada's 16th fastest start-up by MacLean's magazine in 2018. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit The Top 3 Mistakes Growing Trade Businesses Make series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/attracting-talent/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/gross-profit-margin/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/wrong-prioritisation-of-time/) Check out the Scaling Your Business from $500k to $5 Mill series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-1/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-2/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-3/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-4/) Watch the previous episode in the Measure What You Manage series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/danny-kerr-1/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/danny-kerr-2/) Visit the Breakthrough Academy website (https://www.btacademy.com/) Get your free strategy sessions and resources at Breakthrough Academy using code “SITE” (https://www.btacademy.com/strategysession/) Reach out to Danny through his email (danny@btacademy.com) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One thing that tradies like us fear is the unpredictability of our business' future. It's like trying to cross the road with blindfolds on hoping you don't get hit by a bus along the way. However, what if you have the ability to foretell your business' financial future beforehand? That's what we're here to discuss in Part 2 of our “Measuring What You Manage: The Only Way to Run a Profitable Business at Scale” series with Danny Kerr. Today, we'll learn more about forecasting, what steps you need to take to make a sales plan, and what makes it so key in ensuring the survival of your business in drastic situations. Take charge of the future by tuning in to this episode today! What's Discussed in This Episode: What is forecasting? [03:19] Data is the building-block of forecasting [04:11] Start with your financials [05:17] The difference between goal-setting and working on it is having a sales plan [08:05] Stages in forecasting [06:01] A sales plan is the contractor's holy grail for tracking their business [10:48] It's alright to take a risk, just not a blind risk [11:59] About the Guest: Danny Kerr created his own success in life by starting his own trades business and used the profits to buy his first home. By age 20, he had taken a leadership position with a franchise company and grew sales by 225% in one year. He then spent the next 6 years scaling businesses before co-founding Breakthrough Academy as a way to open horizons for other trades entrepreneurs.  Breakthrough Academy now works with over 300 contractors across the continent, managing over $900 million worth of revenue, and was rated Canada's 16th fastest start-up by MacLean's magazine in 2018. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit The Top 3 Mistakes Growing Trade Businesses Make series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/attracting-talent/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/gross-profit-margin/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/wrong-prioritisation-of-time/) Check out the Scaling Your Business from $500k to $5 Mill series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-1/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-2/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-3/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-4/) Watch the previous episode in the Measure What You Manage series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/danny-kerr-1/) Visit the Breakthrough Academy website (https://www.btacademy.com/) Get your free strategy sessions and resources at Breakthrough Academy using code “SITE” (https://www.btacademy.com/strategysession/) Reach out to Danny through his email (danny@btacademy.com) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the main reasons most tradies get into business is to earn more money. Yet ironically, financial education is one of the things we were never taught at school. So when we dive into the profit and loss statement, we end up staring at it with a puzzled look, not really knowing whether business is good or bad. Well, there's no need to get dizzy just by looking at those numbers anymore. In this week's podcast episode, Danny Kerr—co-founder of Breakthrough Academy and a repeat guest—joins us once more in the first episode of the “Measuring What You Manage: The Only Way to Run a Profitable Trades Business at Scale” series. Today, we talk about budgeting and how it is essential to be able to interpret and break down your financial data effectively. In this new fiscal year, nothing could be more important than knowing your numbers. Get into grips with your financials by tuning in to this episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: What's new with Danny Kerr? [02:20] The value of sharing learning experiences with other tradies [05:55] A brief overview of today's topic [07:23] If your personal financials are a mess, so are your business financials [10:39] Learning how to budget should be a tradie's priority [08:22] How Danny learned how to save [11:48] The little changes you make in your trade can make a big difference [16:05] Good budgeting can protect your from unforeseen circumstances [17:43] The importance of percentages [14:22] There's a difference between what's your account and what you've made [18:48] Do a proper job costing [20:01] More, less, or the same? Why? [22:58] Once you see a pattern, job costing becomes fun [24:42] How to do budgeting the right way [21:03] Turning the budget into bite-sized chunks [26:00] You should invest more in your accounting department [29:50] It's essential to also get into grips with your financials [27:57] Gross profit is more important that net profit [31:48] Most people make between 10% to 20% net profit [33:26] KPIs to track when measuring results [30:16] If you know your average job size, you can project your budget [34:35] About the Guest: Danny Kerr created his own success in life by starting his own trades business and used the profits to buy his first home. By age 20, he had taken a leadership position with a franchise company and grew sales by 225% in one year. He then spent the next 6 years scaling businesses before co-founding Breakthrough Academy as a way to open horizons for other trades entrepreneurs.  Breakthrough Academy now works with over 300 contractors across the continent, managing over $900 million worth of revenue, and was rated Canada's 16th fastest start-up by MacLean's magazine in 2018. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit The Top 3 Mistakes Growing Trade Businesses Make series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/attracting-talent/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/gross-profit-margin/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/wrong-prioritisation-of-time/) Check out the Scaling Your Business from $500k to $5 Mill series with Danny Kerr (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-1/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-2/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-3/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/scaling-your-business-4/) Profit First by Mike Michalowicz (https://amzn.to/37HjoKs) Get in touch with Bookkeeping for Painters (https://www.bookkeepingforpainters.com/) Visit the Breakthrough Academy website (https://www.btacademy.com/) Reach out to Danny through his email (danny@btacademy.com) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us believe that once you hit the ceiling with your skills, abilities, or even the service that you give for your business, there is no way you can get any further than that. But what if there is a way for you to push beyond your limitations? What if there is a way for you to make your business even better than what it was yesterday?  In this week's podcast episode, Paul Dunn, a world-renowned entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, joins us to share his incredible business insights and the value of doing great little things for you and your business that eventually builds up to bigger, more significant results. He also shares with us his philosophy called “towards awesome service,” and how that can make a great impact on your business. Work your way towards a better self and tune in to this episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: Paul's brief backstory [03:36] How you do one thing is how you do everything [09:32] Why you should show up on odd times [10:40] The essence of using odd times [12:52] The concept behind ‘towards awesome service' [07:10] The role of technology in punctuality [16:05] Using odd times for your meetings [13:41] Why you need someone else to answer your phone for you [21:57] The person who answers the phone for you will do a better job than you do [17:36] The essence of creating organisational structures in building client trust [29:33] No trust equals no sale [31:51] The little things add up to significant victories [25:26] You can always get people to do a job you don't have skills to [36:36] People know how to do the business but not run the business [34:42] The simple things can make great impacts on the world [37:57] B1G1's latest initiative [39:36] About the Guest: Paul Dunn is an award-winning entrepreneur, a four-time TEDx speaker, and a world-class keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and chairman of B1G1, a global initiative that helps 2,300 businesses around the world make global impacts through little, daily activities. B1G1 has helped businesses make 150 million global impacts to date. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan (https://amzn.to/3axWiHC) E-Myth by Michael Gerber (https://amzn.to/3awaX6g) Visit the B1G1 Website (https://www.b1g1.com/businessforgood/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you sometimes wonder why no matter how good a name you've made for yourself, you end up either plateauing or losing clients? As frustrating as getting your customers stolen sounds, it is a reality that happens to most of us. But what if I tell you there is something else you can do other than scratch your head in dismay? In Part 5 of our ‘Protecting Your Trade Business From Legal Risk' mini-series, Helen Kay joins us once again to discuss with us the clauses you can include in your contracts to restrain your sub-contractors from running off with your clients, why you need to do due diligence when starting your trade business, and the process of amending your existing contracts. Don't wait for your competitors to get their hands on your customers by tuning in to this show now! Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains information that resonates specifically with the Australian legal system. If you are offshore and have inquiries about your market, please seek legal advice from qualified attorneys in your country or state. What's Discussed in This Episode: How your leads can get stolen [04:55] Do your research before committing to a business name [06:06] The effect of having the same social media handles as another business [07:44] What makes social media prone to client-theft [07:16] The essence of having a trademark [09:22] Include restraints of trade [13:01] You can't restrain your clients but you can restrain your sub-contractors [14:32] Establish an agreement with everyone in a business sense to protect your IP [12:08] Preparing clauses for restraints of trade [16:15] The frequency in revisiting a contract [19:11] Signing contracts digitally [22:28] Telltale signs of an unwilling client [23:44] How to amend a contract [18:03] Will Helen deal with tradies without terms and conditions? [25:52] The essence of having an NDA [27:03] Protecting yourself from losing clients due to slanderous remarks [29:49] Contracts are your friends [31:58] About the Guest: Helen Kay is a business lawyer. In fact, she is The Contracts Lawyer. Helen Kay is the owner and managing director of Rise Legal. She is a highly accomplished commercial and property lawyer with extensive legal experience working within top tier firms in Australia as well as running her own legal practice and heading up various commercial practices over the years.  Helen has assisted many businesses across different industry sectors with their commercial legal agreements, including commercial leases, buying and selling businesses, and providing general contractual advice. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Check other episodes in this series Protecting Your Trade from Legal Risks with Helen Kay https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-2/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-3/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-4/ Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the emergence of technology, millions and millions of talent are now accessible at your fingertips. However, just when we thought things were getting easier, they actually got trickier. With a lot of contractors to choose from, it gets more and more challenging to find the perfect fit! But when you do find the right candidate and are now ready to start inking that legally-binding contract, you might want to consider a few things first before it starts becoming your nightmare. Today, Helen Kay—a contracts lawyer and a repeat guest—is back by popular demand in Part 4 of our mini-series ‘Protecting Your Trade Business From Legal Risk' to discuss with us the difference between a contractor and an employee, some of the risks that you need to weigh before getting into a contract with someone, and the practicalities when hiring a contractor. Make wise onboarding decisions and start forging contracts with the right people by tuning in to this episode! Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains information that resonates specifically with the Australian legal system. If you are offshore and have inquiries about your market, please seek legal advice from qualified attorneys in your country or state. What's Discussed in This Episode: What is Rise Legal? [03:45] Legal disclaimer [04:47] What makes today's topic timely [05:14] Don't rush into it [06:35] Why you need to get necessary legal documents in place [09:53] Overview of today's topic [07:26] Identifying a contractor and an employee [11:45] Hiring contractors vs hiring employees [12:40] What is a contractor? [10:28] The best thing to do is to err on the side of caution [16:19] If 80% of your worker's income comes from you, you should pay the employee benefits [15:08] Contractors can delegate their work [17:34] Contractors get paid based on a quote; Employees get paid based on work hours [17:44] Contractors provide their own assets, employees don't [17:55] Contractors take commercial risks [19:22] Six factors that determine whether your worker is an employee or a contractor [17:25] Ways to draft a contract with a contractor [20:07] Deliberate on the legal and insurance risks before signing a contract [23:55] It's essential to get a legal advisor to review your contract [26:08] Any contractor should have a tailor suit template for all subcontractors [28:05] Clauses you need to include in as-and-when contracts [29:01] Subcontracting on a small-scale business [27:09] The tendering process for contractors [30:50] Grab a copy of their insurance [33:18] Trust your gut [34:00] The practicality when hiring contractors [32:15] You can't build human touch points into tech-related automation [36:57] The human element is still essential for all types of industries [35:33] Bullet points to remember when hiring contractors [37:06] About the Guest: Helen Kay is a business lawyer. In fact, she is The Contracts Lawyer. Helen Kay is the owner and managing director of Rise Legal. She is a highly accomplished commercial and property lawyer with extensive legal experience working within top tier firms in Australia as well as running her own legal practice and heading up various commercial practices over the years.  Helen has assisted many businesses across different industry sectors with their commercial legal agreements, including commercial leases, buying and selling businesses, and providing general contractual advice. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Employee/Contractor Decision Tool (https://www.ato.gov.au/calculators-and-tools/employee-or-contractor/) Check other episodes in this series Protecting Your Trade from Legal Risks with Helen Kay https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-2/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-3/ Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you set a goal for your company, most of the time, you'd like to charge into it right away without pause. Achieving it in the timeline that you've set only sounds natural. However, by charging into it without a real strategy, you're only setting yourself up for failure. So how do you ensure that you and your team can efficiently work together to achieve those goals? In Part 3 of the ‘Strategic Planning for Business Success' mini-series, Kim Archer from BDR—a company that provides training and coaching services to the HVAC industry—joins us once more to talk about how to keep you and your team accountable for achieving your daily goals to set your company up for success. We will also learn the significance of having an accountability partner in making sure that those goals are met and why it's important to celebrate when you meet those goals. Efficiently measure results and start hitting your goals by tuning in to this episode now! What's Discussed in This Episode: Why companies fall over when it comes to accountability [04:17] The difference between a dream and a goal is writing it down [05:10] Strategy and discipline go together in achieving your goals [05:54] Taking time in hitting your goals is okay [07:37] Having an accountability partner makes you a better leader [06:30] Staying focused on your gifts can help you get your goals faster [08:24] Know how to celebrate when you hit your goals [09:59] Involve your team in keeping accountability [10:38] The frequency of which your team needs to revisit your goals [11:31] How to better deal with rank-and-file team members [19:10] The essence of organisational chart in handling your staff [20:24] Love your team [21:01] How team accountability plays into measuring results [12:29] Why upselling is essential [22:59] Finding out what results to measure [21:40] How to keep accountability in small businesses [24:51] About The Guest: Kim Archer is the lead trainer for BDR's financial courses, Accounting & Office Management and QuickBooks for the HVAC Contractor. She also serves as BDR's Vice President for Dealer Coaching and is the architect of BDR's Profit Launch business planning workshops. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the Business Development Resources website (https://www.bdrco.com/) Check other episodes in this series Strategic Planning Done Right with Edward Plant https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-2/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-3/ Listen to Part 1 and 2 of this series Strategic Planning For Business Success https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/kim-archer-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/kim-archer-2/ Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many businesses all over the world have suffered tremendously in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. A lot of businesses were shut down and people were downsized. However, does it really just have to do with the pandemic? Or does it also have to do with how much effort business owners put into strategic planning? This episode marks the second part of the ‘Strategic Planning for Business Success' mini-series with Kim Archer from BDR, a company that provides training and coaching services to the HVAC industry. Today, we will learn the importance of strategic planning in preparing for contingencies, how to effectively build a business roadmap that can lead to business success, and how to build a roadmap that's easily achievable for you and your team. Convert crises into opportunities and tune in to today's podcast episode. What's Discussed in This Episode: How strategic planning prepares you for contingencies [05:11] The compounding effect of operating without a business roadmap [07:04] Complacency is what makes businesses fail  [08:03] Business planning is like exercise [09:34] Understanding the depth of your financials is essential in business planning [10:16] The first step in running a business is knowing how to [11:23] Understanding financials is critical to your business success [12:16] Most businesses fail because of cash, not their ability to make a profit [14:20] Don't waste a crisis [16:56] How to build a business roadmap [17:37] Determine how much you need to retire and when [18:05] Determine how to get to your desired net profit [19:25] The essence of using an organisational chart and sharing it with your team [22:27] How to translate business goals into net profit [24:11] Transactional costs and generating the most gross profit dollars [24:46] The ‘Grow, No Grow' strategy [25:28] The value of mind mapping [27:28] Mind mapping brings clarity to a business process [28:03] You don't need more leads to improve gross profit sales [29:35] Break your business plan down to a daily goal [30:18] Start your business plan from the end [31:16] About The Guest: Kim Archer is the Vice President of Profit Coach at Business Development Resources Inc., a company that provides training and coaching to the HVAC industry. Starting out as a bookkeeper, she has then discovered ways on how to drive profit and growth. She now helps businesses in developing best practices to move them forward. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the Business Development Resources website (https://www.bdrco.com/) Check other episodes in this series: Strategic Planning Done Right with Edward Plant https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-1/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-2/ https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-3/ Listen to Part 1 of this series Strategic Planning For Business Success https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/kim-archer-1/ Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As business owners, most of our focus goes to turnover rates, revenues, and profit margins. However, we often fail to see the bigger picture and realise we're nowhere near our business' end-goal. Sometimes, you need to take your foot off the pedal, get in touch with the people that make up your team, and reevaluate whether you are still working towards the goal that you initially set for your business. In Part 1 of the ‘Strategic Planning For Business Success' mini-series, we have Kim Archer from Business Development Resources—a company that provides training and coaching services to the HVAC industry—to share with us the value of communicating with your team and how it is essential in bringing in the right talent. With her experience, she will share with us the essence of rediscovering your personal goals to better advance your business. Reconnect with your team members and effectively work your way towards your end-goal by tuning in to this episode. What's Discussed in This Episode: Regularly revisiting your strategies is a big turning point for your business [03:31] Business plans are built to support your personal goals [4:09] Business requires perseverance to get to the end-goal [06:18] It's not what you turn over, it's what's leftover [07:29] Training vs coaching [11:09] BDR's journey in the training and coaching industry [09:12] Who can benefit from today's topic [11:55] How to keep the right talent [14:49] Recruitment: The biggest challenge to any business [14:19] The goal should be to get bigger, not to increase profit margin [18:37] Unresolved turnover issues hinder business growth [19:41] The essence of sharing your business plan with your team [20:40] What and how to communicate better with your team [15:15] The mission statement brings unity in your team [23:38] A good value, mission, vision statement attracts good talent [24:22] Maintaining good energy within the team through effective communication [25:05] Communicating your mission statement with your team [22:13] Breaking those goals down into bite-sized chunks is empowering [29:12] The essence of rediscovering your personal goals [27:37] About The Guest: Kim Archer is the Vice President of Profit Coach at Business Development Resources Inc., a company that provides training and coaching to the HVAC industry. Starting out as a bookkeeper, she has then discovered ways on how to drive profit and growth. She now helps businesses in developing best practices to move them forward. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the Business Resources Development website (https://www.bdrco.com/) Simon Sinek podcast (https://simonsinek.com/podcast) Profit First by Mike Michalowicz (https://amzn.to/37HjoKs) Check other episodes in this series Strategic Planning Done Right with Edward Plant (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-1/) https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-2/) (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/strategic-planning-3/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most business owners daydream about sailing away in a yacht, bathing in the warm sunlight with that cool ocean breeze and whispering to themselves that ‘This is life!' all while running a business in another part of the world. But while you think this is something that's just too good to be true, think again, because it is possible.   In this week's podcast episode, I talk with Darren McKavanagh, owner and director of The Kitchen Maker, and a living proof that working remotely for your business is never beyond your reach. We talk about the lessons he has learned throughout his career and the essential tips in order to make working remotely for your business work. Tune in to today's episode and learn how all this is possible! What's Discussed in This Episode:  Darren and The Kitchen Maker [02:15] Lessons learned about working remotely [03:23] Communication is key for your skeleton-staff [05:12] Managing the team remotely [05:37] Changes he has made within his organisation's workflow [06:57] His role within the business [08:24] Always get back in touch with the grassroots [09:27] Remove yourself from the business to let it grow [12:00] Good team relationship equals smoother workflow and better retention rate [18:39] The relationship between mentoring and better retention rate [19:44] Manage your team without having to micromanage [11:01] Scheduling and having a roadmap is essential for any business [22:11] Train your managers well and they will do the job well [23:42] Major changes in Darren's business [20:56] Things that Darren would do differently [29:57] Darren's advice on working remotely [32:00] Creating a reliable system will get the business going [34:09] Being more hands-on with the team vs. working remotely: Darren's choice [26:45] About The Guest: Darren McKavanagh is the owner and director of The Kitchen Maker, a family business initially dedicated to supplying materials to kitchen and joinery companies. Founded in 2002, their wide array of services has then expanded to include interior designing and customizing kitchens, bedrooms, laundries, etc. Darren enjoys going on trips in his yacht and skiing. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Check out Darren's company website (https://thekitchenmaker.com.au/)  Tune in to Darren McKavanagh's previous podcast episode Episode 147 (Proof that your trade business can run while you travel the world) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any business who wants to deliver their services in a better way understands the need for them to have systems and processes in place. Most of the time we retain our clients and build long-term relationships when they see how efficient we are in giving them the service we promised. This holds true even in the solar power industry.  In this week's podcast episode, we continue our conversation with Gareth Felton of GreenElec. Our topic is focused on the customer journey and the processes involved in setting up solar power in a commercial setting. Gareth also shares why it's important to build relationships with clients and how everyone in the industry would benefit from increasing the standards across the board. We also talk briefly about future storage and virtual grids.   Tune in to this episode.  What's Discussed in This Episode: Future storage and virtual grids [3:45] Changing service offerings to include support and maintenance [12:11] Energy audit/A solar feasibility report [16:15] Checking on efficiency of current appliances in the commercial building [16:50] Prelim design [18:06] Design and installation planning process [19:41] Design confirmation and proper site inspection [25:38] Get an engineering report [26:31] Installation [28:04] Inspection report and system evaluation (during and after installation) [29:56] Commissioning process [31:38] After sales support [32:18] The customer journey and processes involved in a commercial setting Building long-term relationships with clients [36:53] Raising the standards in the industry [39:11] About the Guest:  Gareth Felton is the Founder and Director of GreenElec. He is an electrician, a solar and battery designer and a rugby enthusiast. In 2008, during the last year of his apprenticeship, Gareth decided that he wanted to offer more to the community than what other electrical companies were prepared to, and so he created GreenElec. He wanted to create a multidisciplinary electrical contracting company that empowers community members through education about how they can control the way they produce, use and store energy on a day to day basis.  Further to this, Gareth visioned a company where customers can experience a centralised process of having their electrical, communications, home automation, solar energy, battery storage and home automation needs met. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength growing into a team of 13 staff who have achieved many of the goals Gareth has set for the company, including winning an award from the Master Electricians of Australia for Residential Project of the Year in 2014, 2017 and 2019.  He reflects on his greatest work-related achievement as his team.  He believes that if he answers to their needs, looks after them and helps them progress through their career by learning every day, then he is doing a good job, and the return they deliver is endless. Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the GreenElec website (https://www.greenelec.com.au/)  Listen to Podcast episode 190: Solar power, fuelling communities (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/energy-2/)  Tune in to Gareth Felton's previous podcast episode  The Past and Future of Solar Power Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people are making the move towards renewable and sustainable energy using solar power. And solar power has definitely evolved throughout the years because of technology advancements and still continues to do so.  In this week's podcast episode I talk with Gareth Felton, founder and director of GreenElec. Our discussion revolves around how solar power has evolved and the technologies developed within the solar space. He also talks about how solar is constantly changing due to compliance and reassessments being conducted to give way for improvements. Other topics that we talk about include ways clients can get their ROI on their investment into solar, and the options clients have in the financial perspective, etc.  If you're contemplating a shift to solar power then this is a podcast you have to listen to.  What's Discussed in This Episode: A brief background of GreenElec  Solar power technology and how it's constantly changing [7:06] Addressing misconceptions regarding solar power [8:55] Compliance and reassessments aimed at making improvements [10:37] Main changes coming through in solar power [11:31] Biggest goals for panels [12:43] Efficient panels, shading, direct sunlight, UV [12:58] Solar harvesting and efficiency of self-consumption [13:48] Three ways to get ROI on your investment into solar [15:43] Benefits and downsides of batteries for those moving off grid [17:02] When is solar a good investment (residential & commercial setting) [21:00] How people are more educated and ready to make changes as they shift to solar [22:07] Solar panel installation [24:03] Significant changes that are going to happen or happening to solar power [27:16] Who is mostly affected by the evolving technology for energy [29:09] Development of other forms of renewable and sustainable energy [30:10] Handing over the monitoring system for solar power to clients [312:41] Obtaining data prior to recommending installation of solar panels [32:40] The importance of monitoring [33:53] Construction of homes that are energy efficient [36:20] Financial side of buying solar [38:49] Issues around consulting solar experts with regards to new buildings  [40:18] Framework for liaising with architects and builders [41:45] Maintenance of solar panels [45:27] Options available in the financial perspective [47:32] About the Guest:  Gareth Felton is the Founder and Director of GreenElec. He is an electrician, a solar and battery designer and a rugby enthusiast. In 2008, during the last year of his apprenticeship, Gareth decided that he wanted to offer more to the community than what other electrical companies were prepared to, and so he created GreenElec. He wanted to create a multidisciplinary electrical contracting company that empowers community members through education about how they can control the way they produce, use and store energy on a day to day basis.  Further to this, Gareth visioned a company where customers can experience a centralised process of having their electrical, communications, home automation, solar energy, battery storage and home automation needs met. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength growing into a team of 13 staff who have achieved many of the goals Gareth has set for the company, including winning an award from the Master Electricians of Australia for Residential Project of the Year in 2014, 2017 and 2019.  He reflects on his greatest work-related achievement as his team.  He believes that if he answers to their needs, looks after them and helps them progress through their career by learning every day, then he is doing a good job, and the return they deliver is endless. Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Visit the GreenElec website (https://www.greenelec.com.au/)  Listen to ‘The Future of Energy' podcast series Episode 188: The Future Of Our Energy Sources (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/energy-1/)  Episode 190: Solar power, fuelling communities (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/energy-2/)  Episode 192: The future of residential energy (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/energy-3/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a woman going through menopause, life is no longer as it was before, but this shouldn't stop us from wanting better. Something can be done should you choose change and take action, and remember, help is available be it in the form of The Menopause Movement or consulting with other experts like our podcast guest today.  In this week's episode I bring to you Dr. John Carrozzella, an expert in hormone replacement, sexual health & dysfunction, and age management for both men and women. Dr. Carrozzella witnessed firsthand the horror of menopause with his first wife, they sought help from numerous doctors and were able to get optimal results when they consulted with a hormone expert. From then on, it has been Dr. Carrozzella's mission to help as many people as he can with their hormone problems.   Tune in to this informative episode today!  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Visit Dr. John Carrozzella's website for more information (https://www.hormonesandwellness.com/patients/new-patients/)  Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Woman (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-032-intermittent-fasting-for-todays-aging-women-with-dy-ann-parham/)  Which Intermittent Fasting Method is Right for You (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/which-intermittent-fasting-method-is-right-for-you/)    The Power of Pleasure with Julia Lally (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/the-power-of-pleasure-with-julia-lally/) Increasing Your Pleasure Using The Jade Egg with Julia Lally (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-049-increasing-your-pleasure-using-the-jade-egg-with-julia-lally/) Books mentioned in this episode: Wheat Belly by William Davis (https://amzn.to/3ej4SuU) Deep Nutrition by Dr. Catherine Shanahan (https://amzn.to/3e5Dn88) What's Discussed in This Episode: How Dr. John Carrozzella transitioned to becoming a hormone expert [4:52] Story of when Dr. Carrozzella left traditional medicine [10:58] Problems private practitioners deal with patients and insurance companies [11:26] Hormone therapy in menopause [17:49] Symptoms of low testosterone in men and women [22:17] The problem with tests conducted for men and women [25:39] Positive responses with testosterone and women [28:01] Addressing weight gain issues for women in menopause [28:32] Why hormonal imbalance is associated with weight gain or weight loss [32:00] The Hashimoto disease [35:11] Weight management and being healthy [40:47] The direct correlation between hormones and diseases associated with aging [44:44] Pellets for hormone therapy [46:58] Costs of a consultation and treatment from Dr. John Carrozzella [49:33] Sexual rejuvenation [53:32] About the Guest:  Dr. John Carrozzella was an orthopedic surgeon for 25 years before he switched his focus to the non-traditional medical centers of hormone replacement sexual health and dysfunction and age management.  In August 2016, Dr. Carrozzella was awarded a master's degree in metabolic and nutritional medicine from the University of South Florida. He became a diplomat of the American Board of anti-aging and regenerative medicine in 2013. He carries a certificate in Sexual Medicine from the American Academy of anti-aging medicine, a certificate in advanced endocrinology from the University of South Florida and a certificate in advanced bioidentical hormone therapy from Worldlink medical. He currently practices in Orlando, Florida where he serves the needs of patients with hormonal deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, nutritional imbalances and age management issues. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Streamlining your company's processes are vital to your business success and growth. We have discussed this time and again in our podcast episodes to stress the importance of it.  In this third and final installment of the series ‘Creating the ultimate communication framework in your trade business', we talk with Aaron Salow. He provides us with an understanding of how streamlining processes work, where does one start with implementation, workflow, the need to be proactive with customers, and a lot more.  If you're excited about transforming your business for the better, this is definitely the episode for you.  What's Discussed in This Episode:  How XOi develops the processes that companies can use and follow [3:20] Where does the work for streamlining company processes begin [7:00] Starting point for implementing better company processes [7:41] The problem with redundant roles in processes [11:34] Aaron's take on ‘over processing' [11:18] Ultra transparency [15:18] Existing technology and integrations [17:25] Over investing in technology and solutions [21:29] Critical things to avoid when streamlining processes [17:13] Proactive communication with customers [23:26] Delivering better service by understanding your workflow [24:30] What are your company's critical functions [35:32] Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) XOi (http://www.xoi.io/) Email Aaron for more information (info@xoi.io)  Check out Part 1 and 2 of this series:  Part 1: The impact of technology in modern business (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/aaron-1/)  Part 2: Technician's three lines of defence – workflows, knowledge base and live calls (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/aaron-2/) About the Guest  Aaron Salow is the founder of XOi Technologies which is based in the U.S. Coming from a manufacturing construction background, he saw there was a skilled trades gap with millions of unfilled skilled trade positions in the U.S.  He and his co-founders started their business in a bid to address this problem and help the industry to grow. Their business aims to empower customers to effectively put their best technician on the site.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People often associate success with luck but if you sit down and chat with those who have reached success, you'll learn that luck had nothing to do with it. There is more to it than just being lucky to reach the top, and that's what we hear from this week's episode.  In this podcast I talk with one of my mentors, James Wedmore. He happily shares the role of one's spirituality when it comes to business success and even with our relationship with money, he gives helpful advice to those who are living in fear so they can get out of it, and provides his personal perspective on why this COVID-19 is a reset and the opportunities that you can seize in a time like this.  There are great takeaways from this episode especially for those seeking to get out of their current situation so they can live their best life yet. Tune in now! What's Discussed in This Episode:  Why processes are important when scaling [5:29] How James influenced Dr. G's spirituality [8:15] James' shares how he started his business journey [9:01] Implications of developing a spiritual practice [13:38] Structure, strategy, process combined with intention and spirituality [19:46] Struggles are not reason to give up [22:22] Understanding our relationship with money [23:46] Knowing the true source of money and remaining connected [26:00] The economy in the pandemic [27:24] Why fear disrupts your life and your business [32:33] Importance of making decisions out of faith not fear [34:54] Recommendations for those stuck in fear to help them get out [43:59] James' view on COVID-19 and how it's a reset [49:51] About the Guest:  James Wedmore is an introvert from Laguna Beach, CA who has spent the past 8 years teaching online entrepreneurs how to leverage the power of online video and YouTube with such courses and programs like Video Traffic Academy and 48Hr Film School.  Starting in 2016, he made a massive shift to focus on a big gap that he saw missing in the marketplace: The Mindset of Entrepreneurs.  He launched a podcast (Mind Your Business) and a new flagship program (Business By Design) to help other content creators, authors and coaches thrive online. James also facilitates a high-level mastermind called The Inner Circle. His motto is simple: Work hard, play harder! Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Mind Your Business Podcast (http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/)  Get James' program Business By Design (https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/15799/7qybvLTU) Books mentioned in this episode : The Abundance Book by John Randolph Price (https://amzn.to/2MHxpyi)  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a powerful ecosystem of tools that includes a structured workflow process, a knowledge base, and live chat will lead to a significant pivot in your business. Merely having a clear understanding of the delivery you need to make will automatically result in a radical change. Aaron Salow is back for Part 2 of our ‘Creating the ultimate communication framework in your trade business' series. Today we talk about implementing workflows, the perks of having a knowledge base where you can pull information from and access to a virtual mentor, etc. Head to the show now to find out how you can improve communication in your business. What's Discussed in This Episode:  Overview of episode [03:11] Creating the 3 lines of defense [03:46] Integrating the workflow tool into the current process [06:56] How a residential contractor saved time and money [08:05] Provide a training opportunity [15:32] Create pathways for guys to ask for help [18:14]  Appeal to the younger generation [22:21] Getting the entire organisation to buy in the process [12:36] The value of videos in our current time [23:59] About Our Guest: Aaron Salow is the founder of XOi Technologies which is based in the U.S. Coming from a manufacturing construction background, he saw there was a skilled trades gap with millions of unfilled skilled trade positions in the U.S.  He and his co-founders started their business in a bid to address this problem and help the industry to grow. Their business aims to empower customers to effectively put their best technician on the site.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) XOi (http://www.xoi.io/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Floyd's tragic death while in police custody has sparked outrage all over the country. Incidents like this shows the ongoing problem with racism and how it wreaks havoc in our lives especially in the black community. There is a need to speak up and to have conversations regarding racism and to start asking ourselves ‘What can I do to see change?'. This podcast episode is from one of my Facebook live sessions where I talk with women in The Menopause Movement community about racism and it's a really difficult conversation to have. Maybe some will ask, what does this problem have to do with menopausal women? Well, I'd say, a lot. I believe that we, menopausal women, have influence, we have a voice that we can use to educate and draw healthy conversations about this issue especially with the people that surround us like our children and grandchildren, co-workers, friends, etc. Our silence doesn't help at all. Tune in to this episode.  What's Discussed in This Episode: The George Floyd tragedy [2:23] The problem of race in America - White Supremacy [3:00] Incidents involving racism [3:46] How our black brothers are constantly living in fear [4:27] The issue of institutional racism [4:31] My friendship with Dionne [4:42] Choosing human privilege [5:15] The need to speak up about white privilege [6:13] My conversation with my son regarding the incident [7:00] Love and gratitude [7:37] How we do not actually differ so much from one another [8:30] My friend's experience with racism (an encounter with the police) [9:34] Video Clip (Jane Elliott) [10:42] Why not everything done 'that way' is always 'the right way' [12:01] Educating one's self regarding racism [14:21] How menopausal women can help address the racism issue [16:18] Things you can do to improve yourself and to address the racism problem [17:40] Reason why most people are silent about racism [18:07] Racism as a human rights issue [25:48] Change starts with us [31:03] Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait)    Episode 001 Managing Anxiety (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/ep01/)  Episode 033 Why Do We Get Anxiety In Menopause? (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-033-why-do-we-get-anxiety-in-menopause/)  Follow Jane Elliott an Anti-racism activist on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Jane-Elliott-123622045910)  13th (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_(film)) Books mentioned in this episode : White Fragility (https://amzn.to/2XvS7aH) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology is constantly being updated with changes in business happening so fast that there's always something new coming out. The addition of amazing tools and software has radically changed the landscape as unnecessary workload is reduced even more.  In Part 1 of our ‘Creating the ultimate communication framework in your trade business' series, we have Aaron Salow from XOi, a technology made to support field service companies. With years working blue-collar jobs, Aaron knows what tradie guys need. We talk about the role technology plays in building trust, how to improve adoption, the benefits brought by technology, and more. Tune in to find out how technology can take your business to the next level. What's Discussed in This Episode:  Aaron's background [2:57] Overview of episode [06:00] Technology communications need to build on trust [07:12] Why you need to educate your customer [10:01] Use technology to fix issues [17:04] Add benefits to 3 stakeholders [19:57]  Get customer engagement [23:10] Present an opportunity for the business to win [24:09] How technology adoption can be improved [13:05] Supports others to use their crafts differently [27:22] Helps people leave their legacies [27:55] Gets people to work on what they like [30:29] Benefits of adopting technology in the tradie industry [25:57] Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) XOi (http://www.xoi.io/) About Our Guest: Aaron Salow is the founder of XOi Technologies which is based in the U.S. Coming from a manufacturing construction background, he saw there was a skilled trades gap with millions of unfilled skilled trade positions in the U.S.  He and his co-founders started their business in a bid to address this problem and help the industry to grow. Their business aims to empower customers to effectively put their best technician on the site.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence is real and reports saying that there is a decrease in cases is far from true. Why? Because victims are actually struggling in silence. Many women are trapped in a situation that they can't get out of easily. This shouldn't be just a fight of one, this should be our fight. What's important now is for us to not turn a blind eye or a deaf ear to what's happening but be sensitive and ready to take action when the situation calls for it.  In this week's episode, Miki Sturges shares very important insights regarding the reality of domestic violence and how a lot of women are suffering especially during this pandemic. As a woman who experienced abuse herself, Miki talks about the signs of abuse, using codes to ask for help, how to plan an escape now, and the importance of rewiring your brain to get out of the victim mentality.  If it's freedom you want or you want to help someone being abused, this is the episode for you.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Connect with Miki on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithmiki)  Follow Miki on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikisturges/)    Join the Rise Up Women Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/riseupwomenmovement/)  Visit Miki's website (https://mikisturges.com/)  Episode 20 Healing from the Past with Miki Sturges (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-020-healing-from-the-past-with-miki-sturges/) Book(s) mentioned in this episode: Educated by Tara Westover What's Discussed in This Episode:  Reason why reports on domestic abuse cannot be trusted [7:22] Signs of domestic abuse [9:26] The use of a ‘code' to ask for help [13:42] The necessity of planning an escape in this pandemic [15:42] Understanding your worth and believing that you can do it [22:12]  When family members/pets are abused [23:43]  Removing the fantasies that keep you from being free [26:29] How Miki rewired her view of love [29:30] Understanding that God has a plan for you and suffering isn't what He wants [30:21] Rewiring your brains to get out of the victim mentality [32:48] About the Guest:  Miki Sturges is a life coach, passionate about helping women get out of the feeling of unworthiness, insecurity, and hopelessness and find their God-given greatness so that they can live a life filled with joy, security, and hope and be free to go after their dreams! Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crisis breeds opportunity, that's what I say again and again. Businesses have been put in a tight spot due to this pandemic but it doesn't mean that it's the end. Choose change and start the work of reinventing your business to cater to what your customers need the most nowadays. Instead of worrying, focus on adapting. In the current business climate, we have two options, we either adapt or die!  In this week's episode, I talk with Nils Vesk of Ideas with Legs. We talk about how businesses should grab the opportunity to redesign and re-evaluate their processes to suit the environment we are in. Nils also shares the importance of reinventing from a customer's perspective and how to leverage on what you are currently doing, and a lot more.  I believe that this topic is becoming more relevant now and so I encourage you to tune in to this episode.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Ideas with Legs (www.ideaswithlegs.com) Contact Nils Vesk through email (support@ideaswithlegs.com) The Site Shed Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed) Innovate Your Business Series  Episode 88 - Using innovation to grow your business (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/using-innovation-to-grow-your-business/) Episode 89 - Creating innovative business models and processes (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/creating-innovative-business-models-and-processes/) Episode 90 - Creating an innovative customer experience (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/creating-an-innovative-customer-experience/) Innovative Thinking  Episode 149 - Innovative thinking Part One (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/innovative-1) Episode 150 - Innovative thinking Part Two (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/innovative-2) What's Discussed In This Episode:  How the playing field is leveled for businesses now [5:45] Why those who adapt, survive (not just the fittest) [6:15] The four different areas of business [8:00] Processes as a crucial key to your business [8:22] Adapting quality processes to address issues in present crisis [9:33] Examples of quality processes [10:56] Reinventing from the customer's perspective [14:10] Willingness, winnable, workable [20:26] Testing what works [18:30] Applying split testing to interactions and experiences [22:05]  The importance of documenting processes [23:29] The tactical, technical, financial gauge [24:21] What we must do, what we should do, what we could do [25:09] Thinking of alternatives or substitutions [25:47] Deciding what to focus on [25:03] Sharing expertise [27:09, 34:17] Helping other businesses [28:12] Leverage on what you're currently doing [29:12] Reconnecting with old clients first before reinvention [31:00] Why people are resistant to change [37:22] Creating trust and inspiration [39:00] Utilising news for your own good [45:08] SCRAMBLE Acronym [47:47] About Our Guest: Nils Vesk is an international authority on innovation and the inventor of the ‘Innovation Archetypes Process'. He unpacks the million-dollar innovation principles used to create rapid growth for the future. An author of a number of books including "Ideas With Legs - How to Create Brilliant Ideas and Bring Them to Life", and "Innovation Archetypes - Principles for World Class Innovation". Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!   If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living in a masculine-dominant society means that there's little focus on women's sexual pleasure. Emphasis is placed on how women can please men.  As women, our well-being is tied to our sexual health. To take away pleasure is similar to cutting women off from their own lives. But when a woman is sexually empowered, she gets closer to becoming who she actually is.  In the second installment of our sexual health series, we welcome back the Pleasure Witch, Julia Lally, who's here to talk about the ancient Taoist sexual wellness tool, the jade egg. We go over the bad rap associated with it and its use for strengthening the pelvic floor. Julia also talks about the power of sexual healing, the vagina as a consciousness, and castration. In the end, we find out the benefits of sexual opening. It's time to reclaim your sexual power. If you're curious how the jade egg can help you achieve greater pleasure, tune in to this episode now. Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Check out Julia Lally's website to get your Breast Massage audio guide (http://julialally.co.uk/) Here are the books mentioned in this episode: Vagina (https://www.amazon.com/Vagina-New-Biography-Naomi-Wolf-ebook/dp/B008H33V4O) What's Discussed In This Episode:   What is the jade egg or Yoni egg [06:11] Unsanitary issues associated with the jade egg [11:13]  The lack of worry tied to sex toys [15:22] Benefits of strengthening the pelvic floor [17:19] Total surrender through the jade egg [21:50]  The ripple effect of a healthy sex life [23:44] The effect of the vagina on consciousness [25:51]  Castration as the suppression of women's well-being [29:08]  Increasing blood flow to heal the vagina through breast massage [33:51] The prevalence of masculinity in the world [41:09]  The benefits of sexual opening [48:17]   About the Guest: Julia Lally is a self-proclaimed Pleasure Witch, a ferocious advocate for the power of your orgasm. A sex and empowerment coach for women and couples, she works with women who are wracked with the need to please. She is an advocate for helping women access the courage and tenacity to become who they actually are.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is no longer as it used to be, this is a fact we have to face ever since the onslaught of COVID-19. We are now observing a new normal that we are still adjusting to. We have been quarantined for weeks, and with this disruption, we sometimes find ourselves no longer as productive as before or even doing things that we never considered to do in the past, thus the feelings of guilt and anxiety can start to overtake us.  In this podcast episode I open up and give an honest recount of some of the things I am dealing  with during this disruption. I seek to give each one the encouragement you need and to tell you that feelings of ‘not being okay' shouldn't stress you out because IT IS OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY RIGHT NOW.  Tune in to this episode and know that you are not alone. Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Maslow Hierarchy Diagram (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs) What's Discussed in This Episode:  The world is no longer as it used to be [0:26] If you're feeling down, it's okay [2:17] Anxiety due to the real risk this crisis poses [4:02] Being grateful [5:00] The Maslow Hierarchy [6:49] Why you should go easy on yourself [8:30] Awakening to a new reality [8:42] Challenge to do three things in line with your grand vision [9:12] Behavior change starts with a decision [9:43] Why guilt doesn't help [10:41] Forgiveness starts with you [11:56] My choice today [12:35] Suffering is just an option  [13:05] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are serious about protecting your business then the safeguarding of intellectual property, your brand, is one of the things you can start looking into (if you haven't) to protect it from any legal risks in the future.  In this episode with Helen Kay, The Contracts Lawyer, we have an interesting and informative conversation regarding keeping one's intellectual property safe specifically by registering a trademark. She clarifies to us that having a business name is different from registering a trademark as the latter is your way of securing your brand, making sure that you alone have the right to use it. She stresses on how your brand is one of your business's most important assets, the benefits of registering your trademark, and she also guides us into the practical steps for registering a trademark, etc.  Tune in to this episode to gather this information we made available to you.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Contracts Lawyer (www.thecontractslawyer.com.au) IP Australia (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/)  Check Part 1 of this series (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-1/) Check Part 2 of this series (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-2/) What's Discussed in This Episode:  Overview of episode [4:16] Registering a trademark [6:09] The difference between the ™ and ® symbols [10:12] Business names and trademarks [10:51] Benefits of registering your trademark [11:57] Registering similar business names [14:23] Check if your name is trademarkable [17:19] Identify the goods and services your business is about [21:04] Search for existing trademarks [22:17] Two ways to apply for your trademark [22:45] Practical steps for registering a trademark  Setting up an IP Australia Agents Register and Trademarks [23:47] About Our Guest: Helen Kay is a business lawyer, in fact, she is The Contracts Lawyer. She is a highly accomplished commercial and property lawyer with extensive legal experience working within top tier firms in Australia as well as running her own legal practice and heading up various commercial practices over the years.  Helen has assisted many businesses across different industry sectors with their commercial legal agreements, including commercial leases, buying and selling businesses and providing general contractual advice. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!   If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all go through uncertain times, and we're all going through it now because of this pandemic that has changed the way we live. Aside from that, we, women going through menopause also face the daily struggle of the disruption that this period brings into our lives. Coping and surviving is already a feat that to thrive just seems to be too much to ask, but this podcast will make us think otherwise.  In this podcast episode, Dana Grant, who is an intuitive coach, shares helpful ways we can thrive even in the midst of uncertainty. She shares the struggles she faced and the lessons she learned along the way that made her who she is now. Her menopause journey is also something that will inspire us to seize the opportunity that this period of our lives brings as it might just be the pivotal moment that will change us for the better.  Tune in to this episode and open your eyes to the reality that thriving is possible even when in the midst of uncertainty.  Resources:  Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon) Visit Dana Grant's website (https://www.thedanagrant.com/) Follow Dana's instagram (@therealdanagrant)  Connect with Dana on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dana.grant.1276)  Books:  Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein (https://www.amazon.com/Super-Attractor-Methods-Manifesting-Wildest-ebook/dp/B07MB473MF) Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda (https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Self-Realization-Fellowship-Paramahansa-Yogananda-ebook/dp/B00JW44IAI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Autobiography+of+a+Yogi&qid=1589286159&s=digital-text&sr=1-2)  Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza (https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon-ebook/dp/B0746RN3G7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=becoming+supernatural&qid=1589286210&s=digital-text&sr=1-1) What's Discussed in This Episode: Dana's journey to becoming an intuitive coach [4:02] Understanding simplification and how to get started [11:38] Recommendations for self-care especially for busy people [13:37] Practical things to do to calm one's self in this crisis [16:01] Dana's menopause journey [19:05] Rebuilding yourself even with the disruption of menopause [23:25] What Dana does in intuitive coaching [27:30] Becoming spiritual and experiencing true freedom [29:35] Dana shares how the card she picked resonated with me [34:48] What to expect when working with an intuitive coach [38:47] Where you can find and connect with Dana [41:45] Dana's quick intuitive reading of me [42:59] About the Guest: Dana Grant is a certified Master Life Coach. She helps her clients dramatically pivot from fear to freedom and from self-loathing to self-love. According to her, transformation may take time but it's all worth it!  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Contracts Lawyer (www.thecontractslawyer.com.au) Personal Property Securities Register (https://www.ppsr.gov.au/) Check out Part 1 of this series with Helen Kay (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/contracts-1/) How to Sell Your Trades Business Series     Episode 220 (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/brandon-1/) Episode 221(https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/brandon-2/)  Episode 222 (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/brandon-3/) Selling your business. This topic should make business owners curious about whether they are planning to sell or not. As a business owner, it can be considered a wise thing to do if you start preparing your business with the end in mind, especially because one of the key factors that determine if a business is thriving is if it is ready for sale.  In this episode with Helen Kay, The Contracts Lawyer, she emphasises the importance of getting help from experienced professionals to help with the sale of one's business and the tasks that business owners can do themselves to make sure the sale goes smoothly. She also talks about the stages of selling a business, the seller's due diligence, etc.  I highly recommend that you tune in to this episode as it provides vital information about preparing your business for sale.  What's Discussed in This Episode:  An overview of The Contracts Lawyer and recap of the previous episode [3:54] Getting into the business of ‘selling your business' [5:27] The legal business health checklist [8:47] The importance of working with experienced professionals [10:42] Stages of selling your business [12:53] Ensure the business name is registered to the seller [18:12] Ensure the trademark is owned by the business owner [19:02] PPSR and how it applies to trade businesses [20:51] Ensure that key contracts are documented [21:47] Lease issues [23:28] Seller's Due Diligence [18:04] Summary of steps to make sure your business is ready for sale [28:34] About Our Guest: Helen Kay is a business lawyer, in fact, she is The Contracts Lawyer. She is a highly accomplished commercial and property lawyer with extensive legal experience working within top tier firms in Australia as well as running her own legal practice and heading up various commercial practices over the years.  Helen has assisted many businesses across different industry sectors with their commercial legal agreements, including commercial leases, buying and selling businesses and providing general contractual advice. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review: Google Facebook  iTunes – Apple Stitcher – Android See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are taught to follow a certain path in life. From our childhood until we become adults, we are obsessed with meeting expectations. But a life filled of other's demands becomes devoid of joy and enthusiasm. Life is too short to wait for permission to go for our dreams. But sometimes we need that push from someone to live the life we've always wanted. In today's episode, Linda Babulic talks about the role stress plays in our lives and how support is so important in life. Women are often taught to give away their power, so Linda tells us how we can take it back and deal with the voices inside our heads telling us we're not enough. Linda also shares her experiences in sermonic traditions, vision quests, and sacred moon cycles.    It's time to live a life filled with zest. If you're someone who wants more in your life, then tune in to this episode now! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join our free Facebook group for support and community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseMovement  Reach out to Linda at her website: https://lindababulic.com/ What are your dreams and desires? What do you really want in your life? Receive Linda Babulic's FREE GIFT e-book to crystallize what you want in business and life. http://bit.ly/GetZESTnow Here are the books mentioned in this episode: The Untethered Soul What's Discussed In This Episode: The big learning experience from her medical emergency [05:31] What happened when she gave away her power [10:38]  The view of women existing only to serve men [16:47] How to overcome your fear and deal with the voice inside your head [19:24] Looking for opportunity and reframing [25:32]  Preparing women for change [29:47] Becoming detached from the outcomes [32:12]  The stages in life women go through [37:33]  Her experience doing a vision quest [42:17] The sacred moon cycle [47:06] The opportunity for forgiveness [52:14]  About the Guest: Linda Babulic is a personal business strategist, speaker, certified dream coach, and author of Amazon international bestselling book, ZEST Your Life. She has worked with people of all walks of life including the first female prime minister of Canada, the honorable Kim Campbell and even inmates serving life sentences. She helps women move from confusion and chaos to clarity so that they can be confident to live the life they want.  Her mission is to move people to a place of power, perseverance, and zest. She is the creator of the one-to-one coaching program called 1:1 Influence Builder. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Different people react to a crisis in different ways. Some look at the opportunities, while others become anxious and think it might be the end of the world. In times like these, we may find that people act differently from who they are at normal times.  No one is perfect. But there are positive and negative sides to each person, and  one way to figure out how a person will react is to look at their Enneagram.  In this episode, we have back Enneagram expert Stephanie Davis. She and I talk about how different enneagram types are affected by this global reset. She tells us about the different harmonic triads and each enneagram types reaction to stress. If you're curious how people are responding to this crisis and how it relates to their Enneagram type, then jump in to this episode now. Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Grab our free training on going from MENO-Misery to MENO-Mate here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start-here  Join our free Facebook group for support and community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseMovement  Watch the first podcast with Stephanie Davis here: https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-019-the-enneagram-with-stephanie-davis/  Visit Stephanie Davis' website here: https://www.enneagramtraining.com/ Join Stephanie Davis' Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramopenings/ What's Discussed In This Episode: The enneagram as a dynamic system [04:19] The difference between the Harmonic Triads [07:04]  How information and beliefs influence the reactions of each type [12:02] Introduction into subtypes and instincts of self-preservation, social, or sexual [17:10] How each enneagram reacts to stress [23:34]  The positive and negative movements of each type [30:11] Type 1 [30:19]  Type 2 [32:29]  Type 3 [34:33] Type 4 [37:11] Type 5 [42:20] Type 6 [43:21] Type 7 [44:33] Type 8 [46:27] Type 9 [48:25] About the Guest: Stephanie Davis is a certified and accredited enneagram professional with distinction and has been teaching enneagram for almost 30 years. She is educated in business, psychology, and systems theory. A certified Master Trainer of NLP and in Core Transformation, she has also studied Reiki, Matrix Energetics, Mandala Assessment, Research Instrument, and metaphors of movement. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social distancing, business disruptions, and employment furloughs have placed us into a new normal. With people stuck at home and worried about money, finding novel ways of earning an income is key to thrive. An online business presents an opportunity that should be taken advantage of. But the older women have been wary of going down this route. Fortunately, we have a successful online entrepreneur from the typewriter generation to convince us otherwise.  In today's episode, we have Scrappy Frontier founder, Colleen Kochannek, teach us how to start an online business including the logistics and nuances involved. It's important to recognize your own genius and not assume everyone knows what you know. Colleen and I also go through the role permission plays for women over 50. Now's the time to start your own business. If you're looking for that extra push to finally go for your dreams, then this episode is perfect for you! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Grab our free training on going from MENO-Misery to MENO-Mate here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start   Join our free Facebook group for support and community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseMovement  Check out James Schramko's website here: https://www.superfastbusiness.com/ Visit the Scrappy Frontier website: https://www.scrappyfrontier.com/ What's Discussed In This Episode: Why it's important to start an online business now[04:05] The cart before the horse syndrome people suffer from  [08:03]  Building your audience as the first step [11:38] Using Facebook to find your audience [15:41] The importance of messaging [22:02]  Exchanging something of value for an email address [23:12] Focusing on transformation and not the product [27:37]  Why women in their 50s are suited for entrepreneurship [31:39]  The need to examine your beliefs [40:03] Why women look for permission [44:10] About the Guest: Colleen Kochannek is the founder of Scrappy Frontier. She helps women from the typewriter generation become laptop entrepreneurs by starting their own online business. She had started her first online business after being laid off. Having experienced months of learning curves, second guessing, and technology trauma with her first online business, she started Scrappy Frontier to help women achieve their dreams of having their own online business without the excruciating process she went through.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yoga is a powerful tool for building your spiritual practice. Menopause is viewed as a woman's second spring. With the multitude of changes happening in our bodies, we need a system that can help us navigate through this journey.  In this jam-packed episode, the founder of Menopause Yoga, Petra Coveney talks about her deeper purpose, the history of menopause in the UK, and finding truth in Eastern and Western philosophies. She discusses the cognitive impact of menopause and its (sometimes) subsequent grief. She also shares an exercise to reframe hot flashes and a powerful breathing technique to calm your nervous system.  You are not alone. If you're looking for answers on how to face your menopause symptoms then tune in to the show! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Discover how to leave MENO-Misery behind through the MENO-Mate way of living here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start   Download the factsheet on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for  Menopausal Symptoms Here: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-MAR2020.pdf Here are the books mentioned in this episode: Reflections of the Moon on Water What's Discussed In This Episode:   How did Petra get started doing menopause yoga? [04:24]  Hormone replacement therapy and the cognitive impact of menopause [11:56]  The sense of grief and loss felt by women [17:25] The importance of community [22:13] The spiritual journey involved [23:56]  The significance of culture and society in women's menopause experience [28:12] Women's second spring as an opportunity for self-growth [32:32] Tips for managing stress and journal writing [41:12]  A cognitive behavioral therapy exercise for hot flashes [46:50]  The ocean breathing technique [53:26] About the Guest: Petra Coveney is the founder of Menopause Yoga, a new style of yoga designed to support women on their menopause journey by educating and empowering women with the knowledge needed to embrace their menopause as an opportunity for self-growth. She's a senior teacher and teacher trainer for The British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance. Her Menopause Yoga Teacher Training course has been accredited and attracts teachers from all over the world. A member of the British Menopause Society, Petra's approach combines Eastern yoga breath work, meditation, and the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical science, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition and complementary therapies.  She is motivated by a drive to support women by improving menopause education and training a menopause teacher for every town in the UK, so women can practice where they live and build support networks.   Check out Petra's website. Learn more techniques for managing your menopause symptoms on Instagram or Facebook. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This global crisis we're facing is frightening, and it's something we've never seen before. Our healthcare system is completely overwhelmed. This is a war and it's getting worse. With all the news reports and the remarks of our president, a lot of people are probably furious and scared. However, it is important to understand what's really happening to our country, to our people. In this special episode, I'm going to give you a report on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York. I'll talk about why it may not spread to your area, why our healthcare system is close to breaking point, and what you can do to stay safe. If you want to stay updated and know what's happening in the coronavirus fight, then tune in to this episode now! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Grab our free training on going from MENO-Misery to MENO-Mate here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start   Join our free Facebook group for support, community, and participate in our Bring Your Own Bottle weekly zoom ins: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseMovement What's Discussed In This Episode: What happens to people who get COVID-19?[04:57] The pathophysiology of the virus [06:15]  Drugs being used to treat the virus [13:39] How we can stop the spread [15:13] Building our community in this time of isolation [16:38]  Why social gatherings may not happen for a while [18:31] Disclaimer: In the midst of this global epidemic, I want to offer listeners whatever I can provide to keep people informed and up-to-date. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider.   Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physical distancing has become the norm around the world as we deal with an unparalleled crisis. Many of us stuck at home may feel anxiety and fear for the uncertain future ahead of us. Our emotions can take over making it harder for us to cope, while others shut down completely. But rather than let our emotions flood our mind and affect our well-being, we have the power to act. In this episode, Deirdre Fay and I talk about managing our emotions during the current pandemic and recognizing and reframing our triggers. This crisis has rocked the already troubled American healthcare system, so we need to step up and help our frontliners. Deirdre and I also discuss the role belief plays in reaching our potential and guides us through her waterfall breath to relieve stress. We will overcome this crisis. If you've been feeling overwhelmed or haven't felt anything at all, tune in and hopefully, you'll find the help that you need in this episode! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Grab our free training on going from MENO-Misery to MENO-Mate here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start   Join our free Facebook group for support and community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseMovement  Download Deirdre Fay's free roadmap, The Safe Guide to Heal Trauma and Attachment here: https://dfay.com/safeguide Here are the books mentioned in this episode: The Untethered Soul What's Discussed In This Episode: Coping strategies for people stuck at home[04:00] How to avoid your triggers while in isolation [06:24]  How to catch yourself from being triggered and your trigger states [10:08] The problem with the American healthcare system [14:15] Going into the steady state [19:22]  How you can help the frontliners [22:25] Helping women stuck in abusive relationships [27:23]  The role of belief in shaping your life [29:35]  The definition of adulting [33:56] The waterfall breath exercise [37:02] About the Guest: Deirdre Fay is a licensed clinical social worker and author of two books, while currently working on her third one. She lived in a yoga ashram for six and a half years learning meditation and body presence. She has spent 35 years working with individuals and groups helping them form solid, secure, and satisfying relationships with themselves and others.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often deal with trauma from our past by moving on. We move on without doing the work to deal with our issues, our pain. But by not allowing ourselves to heal from our old wounds, we allow the pain to surface again when we get older, when our bodies change and our hormones drop, which in turn, affect our emotions and our mood. In this episode, Jill Romig talks about the journey she took to heal herself from her past to become the best version of herself. She also shares how positive affirmations can help you reach the success you desire.  It is never too late. If you've been dealing with the past coming up and preventing you from living your best life yet then tune in to this episode! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community  Check out Jill Romig's website to get your 5 Tips to create your own personalized affirmations download https://www.jillmromig.com/ Here are the books mentioned in this episode: The Untethered Soul The Four Agreements The Success Principles True Meditation What's Discussed In This Episode: How did Jill get started helping women heal from their past? [03:51] How Jill was helped by Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) [07:09]  How to speak to ourselves and why that's important [13:06] How the book, The Four Agreements, changed her life [20:55] Introverts and extroverts [26:34]  Reconnecting with our sexuality and dealing with trauma [32:20] How our thoughts create our reality [40:36]  What fear is and why failure is a door to possibility [44:07]  The importance of affirmations done the right way for success [51:09]  Finding God [55:12]  About the Guest: Jill Romig is passionate about helping women make peace with their past, step into their own, and become more comfortable and confident in their skin through her Living Boldly coaching program. At 53, she finally figured a few things out and is excited to share with women struggling with aging, fitness, nutrition, intimacy, and fashion. Despite being an accomplished CPA and a fitness instructor for 25 years, she struggled for many years over her weight, self-image, self-worth, and self-esteem. She made a shift in her mid-40s as she immersed herself into self-help and learned about the law of attraction, vibrations, source energy, and positive affirmations to become the best version of herself. All of what she has learned she then applied to her coaching program, Living Boldly. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are living in unprecedented times. The spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 has caught us all unprepared. The response we see on social media, in the news, and even from our government has been fear. But our fear isn't serving us. We're here and we have to take action now.  In today's episode, we're going to have a different version of the Menopause Movement podcast. I'll be talking about a different kind of fear, one that I was able to overcome. Then I'll share with you my love of travel, how we can deal with this pandemic, and a little bit about social distancing.  The coronavirus may have infected our lives, but we can support each other. If you want practical tips for dealing with this pandemic, tune in to this episode now! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community Our Menopause Movement Live workshop scheduled on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK has been cancelled. Ticket holders can either get a refund or a seat at the rescheduled event next spring. We are opening up slots in the online version of the MENO System. To find out more, send us an email here info@menopausemovement.com or go to https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start  Use Clear to breeze through airports, stadiums, and more (https://www.clearme.com/) What's Discussed In This Episode: My love of travelling [4:44] Maintaining human connections via technology [7:41] Changing the way we look at the pandemic [8:29]  Practical tips to stop the spread [9:12] We have an important announcement. Unfortunately, our Menopause Movement Live workshop scheduled on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK has been cancelled. We'll be reaching out to ticket holders who can choose to either get a refund or a seat at the rescheduled event next spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life. It affects so many aspects of her health and well-being that the last thing she wants is to gain weight. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happens. For many women, this stage in their lives led to them piling on a ton of weight.  You are already going through one of the biggest transitions in your life, in your body. The additional weight only puts a damper in your mood. But there are many ways to get rid of that unwanted weight gain. In this episode, I talk a little bit about intermittent fasting as one of the methods for losing weight. It's one of the biggest complaints I get, along with being moody and not sleeping.  Weight gain won't stay for long. If you've been facing weight issues in menopause, this episode will surely give you helpful tips to lose those kilos! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community Go to http://menopausemovementlive.com to buy tickets for Menopause Movement Live. The workshop is on 25 April 2020 at the Doubletree Hotel, Manchester-Picadilly. Don't miss this life-changing event as we'll be revealing the MENO-mate way of living!   We are opening a few select slots for the MENO-mate before the end of March, so stay tuned! If you want to know more about intermittent fasting, check out Episode 032: Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Women with Dy Ann Parham You may visit Dy Ann's website to discover more about her Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Woman course. What's Discussed In This Episode: What is intermittent fasting? [3:45] Types of fasting [5:43] Tips for doing a fast for those with eating disorders [09:39]  The benefits of intermittent fasting [13:03] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many supplements out there right now ready for any kind of needs that we have. But which supplements are good for us and which are not? What are the do's and don'ts so we can fully take advantage of the benefits to ease our menopause symptoms? Supplements are good especially if you know what kind you really need and have an idea of how to properly use them. For those of us who are going through so many changes all at once, it is important that we are sure what these supplements do to our body. Dr. Sharzad Green will help us understand. In this episode, Dr. Green and I talk about supplements, progesterone, calcium, skincare and a whole lot more. If you've been looking for supplement advice, this episode will surely be helpful to you! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)  Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community Go to http:/learn.menopausemovement.com/start to find out more about The MENO-Mate way of living and to book a call with one of our MENO-Mates and find out if you are the next MENO-Mate!  You may visit Dr. Green's website to discover more about her Dr.SGreenRX@outlook.com Find out more about FabuVag here https://www.naturalvaginalsolutions.com/ What's Discussed In This Episode: How I felt after cutting my hair short? [03:35] Why a vibrant sex life affects women? [06:42] Why having a relationship with yourself is ok? [07:01] Why childbirth is all about women? [09:36] Why supplements can be overwhelming? [12:14] How supplements help women? [16:39] Why you should talk to an expert and not Dr. Google or Wikipedia? [17:18] How important it is to seek expert advice? [21:51] Why we do it with the best intentions. [26:43] What are the common things that women use? [27:18] What are the symptoms of too much progesterone? [30:10] Why women experience insomnia? [30:55] Why do we feel like we have memory loss? [34:10] How important calcium is? [38:47] What can do for our skin? [47:29] What brand should we look for? [55:48] About the Guest: With over 20 Years of experience in the area of pharmaceutical compounding, Dr.Sharzad Green has been a pioneer in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), sexual dysfunction, adrenal fatigue & nutritional supplementation. Dr. Green is passionate about teaching other pharmacists and healthcare providers through individual or group courses. She started seeing patients for private self-paid consultations 20 years ago. Over 15,000 patients have benefited from her services. Dr. Green's teaching for other healthcare providers has been ongoing for 15 plus years. Dr. Green can help your practice grow and succeed by doing your patient consultations or by teaching and guiding you and your staff. She can be a speaker at the next meeting with your group of doctors. Dr. Sharzad Green can teach them how to prescribe compounds especially BHRT. She is passionate about physical and mental health, quality of life and integrative medicine. She is an entrepreneur and the creator of FabuVag® vaginal moisturizer. FabuVag® is all-natural, no RX required and formulated based on studies. DM her for wholesale pricing. At www.fabuvag.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's awesome to have service agreements set up for your business. This lets you enjoy a recurring income stream with clients that you've done business within the past.  Regardless of how good your service agreement plans are the challenge can be selling membership programs to your previous clients. In Part 2 of the ‘Building a recurring income model into your trade business with memberships' series, Parker Williams shares with us his insights on what we need to know to be able to properly and successfully sell your membership as a trade businesses If you are someone who wants to start pushing through with membership programs and service agreements then this episode is perfect for you. . Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Check out Parker Williams podcast here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-service-hub/id1473349312) Visit Parker's Kurry.io website (https://app.kurry.io/login) What's Discussed In This Episode: Believe [05:25] How can we overcome objections? [07:58] How can I sell this to the guys whose home I've just finished building? [09:38] How do I start to introduce to my clients the concept of a membership program? [18:00] What are the common objections that you can potentially encounter? [20:21] Where do “discounts” come in? [21:32] Why providing value works all the time [24:46] How to sell membership programs in a deliverable business perspective [34:45] About our Guest: Kurry Co-Founder, The Service Hub Podcast Co-Host, Owner of Wasatch Bike Pros: Mobile Bike Shop, and Sales and Marketing Analyst Parker Willams join us in The Site Shed to talk about recurring income, how he began using it to help other businesses grow and what it truly is as well as how it works. Three years ago he was working on his mobile bike shop and was coming to the end of the season. He dreamt of having a recurring business model as he was starting a family. He ran into a friend who introduced him to membership programs and service agreements and later offered him work with their business. Parker Williams moved up to a Sales and Marketing Analyst within months and started teaching membership programs, service agreements, and recurring income. Later on, he decided to apply this knowledge to his business and help other businesses use this same method. He has then helped other businesses to reach up to $10 million in recurring revenue. They also recently created a software that also generated close to $20,000 in just one month. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aside from Menopause, another topic that is still often considered taboo is the female orgasm and the power of feminine pleasure!  There is so much to know and learn here because it can transform a woman's life, whether you are going through your menopause or not. In this episode Julia Lally, The Pleasure Witch, talks about how pleasure can be used to empower women in so many ways. She shared with us how women should not be afraid or ashamed to choose to put their pleasure on top of their priority list.  If you are someone who thinks that you have put your self-happiness aside and want to take back your life then this episode is perfect for you!   Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community http://menopausemovementlive.com early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live available through 15 March and you can save 20%! The workshop is on 25 April 2020 at the Doubletree Hotel, Manchester-Picadilly. Don't miss this life-changing event!  Check out Julia Lally's website to get your 8-days to ORGASM guide http://julialally.co.uk/ Here are the books mentioned in this episode: The Alphabet Versus the Goddess The Untethered Soul Rage Becomes Her Sex at Dawn   What's Discussed In This Episode:   How did the Pleasure Witch come to be? [04:00]   Why did she pick the moniker witch? [08:11] Why does rage play a big role in this? [17:07] What is a normal sex life? [25:09] Are we really supposed to be monogamous? [31:42] How will this help women going through menopause? [36:59] How does this help women who are victims of rape? [43:39] How do you reconcile spirituality as part of this practice? [45:41] What is the most practical tip to help other women increase pleasure? [56:31]  About the Guest: Julia Lally, The Pleasure Witch, is a renowned sex coach who is based in London. Julia started out as many women do, taking care of her family. After several years of doing the same thing, she felt empty inside and out. As she was struggling to find a way to her true happiness she realised that she had placed sex at the bottom of her list of priorities.  She was then introduced to Orgasmic Meditation, a 15-minute practice with a partner that has no goal but to feel. This opened her eyes to so many opportunities. After years of study and practice, Julia Lally now teaches what she has learned and is now known as The Pleasure Witch,   Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.   Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is good to have a recurring income as it gives your business added security, and you can use the cash flow to plan ahead.  The challenge is how to start putting it into place.  This is where having a membership program comes in. In Part 1 of our series ‘Building a recurring income model into your trade business with memberships', Parker Williams and I discuss the three different types of membership programmes that work well for trade businesses.  If you are someone who wants to start a membership program or just want to know if it's something you could implement in your business, then this episode is for you. Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Check out Parket Williams podcast here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-service-hub/id1473349312) Here's the link to Parker Williams Kurry.io website (https://app.kurry.io/login) What's Discussed In This Episode: How did Parker start with membership programs? [05:02] Who should pay attention to this?  [10:26] What are the advantages of a membership program? [12:02] What is a membership program? [15:44] What should a discount plan look like? [20:21] How do you re-engage people? [24:12] About our Guest:: Kurry Co-Founder, The Service Hub Podcast Co-Host, Owner of Wasatch Bike Pros: Mobile Bike Shop, and Sales and Marketing Analyst Parker Willams join us in The Site Shed to talk about recurring income, how he began using it to help other businesses grow and what it truly is as well as how it works. Three years ago he was working on his mobile bike shop and was coming to the end of the season. He dreamt of having a recurring business model as he was starting a family. He ran into a friend who introduced him to membership programs and service agreements and later offered him work with their business. Parker Williams moved up to a Sales and Marketing Analyst within months and started teaching membership programs, service agreements, and recurring income. Later on, he decided to apply this knowledge to his business and help other businesses use this same method. He has then helped other businesses to reach up to $10 million in recurring revenue. They also recently created a software that also generated close to $20,000 in just one month. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Site Shed: You can also listen to The Site Shed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going through something that you can't explain and fully understand is tough. Having no one to talk to about it is even harder. It takes a toll not just on your physical wellness but more importantly, your mental state. In this episode Amanda talks about her journey before and after she joined The MENO System. Find out her struggles and how she was able to overcome them with the help of The MENO System. If you are suffering as you are going through this phase and you want to take your life back, then this episode is for you. . Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community http://menopausemovementlive.com early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live on 25 April 2020 What's Discussed In This Episode: How Amanda discovered The Menopause Movement [04:11] What made Amanda so interested in The Menopause Movement [04:59] How The Menopause Movement helped Amanda bounce back from her accident [07:28] Why did Amanda gain weight even though her food intake didn't change?  [09:17] What are the benefits of CBD in Menopause?  [10:41] What was Amanda's biggest scepticism before signing up?  [11:23] What does Amanda think of the program after signing up? [14:59] Amanda's “Aha!” moment when she signed up for the program [16:55] How has Amanda's life changed as she started to implement the MENO Mate way of living? [20:02] Why Amanda likes the 6th module of the program [24:29] Why should you consider joining The Menopause Movement? [27:32] Why should you be a part of The Menopause Movement? [33:53] Is there any other community out there that would talk about the experiences of going through menopause? [36:02] What is Amanda's message to those who are going through menopause? [39:14] Listen to Amanda's testimonial  [44:58] Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is God glorified in the physical weakness of Christ?Amanda McCullers joins our series host, Natalee, to discuss the third topic of Advent: The Announcement. Christmas is not Jesus' birthday. Advent is not about anticipating the coming of a sweet new baby in a manger. Advent is a celebration of the coming of the eternal, infinite, God of the universe who fulfills His promise to redeem all of creation by coming Himself in human flesh as an infant. This series follows an outline that Paul Tripp created in his Advent Devotional: "Come Let Us Adore Him" to help us gain a better understanding and perspective of the Advent season.RESOURCES:Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional - Paul David TrippGHCC Suggested Reading

What is the Promise found in Advent?Amanda McCullers joins our series host, Natalee, to discuss the second topic of Advent: The Promise. Jesus is the promised Redeemer throughout the Old Testament, and this week we specifically look at Isaiah 59 where, in the midst of desperation, we're filled with hope because God has seen us in our need, and he has answered. This series follows an outline that Paul Tripp created in his Advent Devotional: "Come Let Us Adore Him" to help us gain a better understanding and perspective of the Advent season.RESOURCES:Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional - Paul David TrippGHCC Suggested Reading