Podcast appearances and mentions of tena pettis

This week on Quantum Revenue Expansion, I am beyond excited to welcome back my dear friend and one of my business besties, Tena Pettis, for Episode #327: How Tena Booked 11 Appointments in 30 Minutes. Tena is a powerhouse entrepreneur, and if you have ever struggled to fill your calendar with quality sales appointments, you do not want to miss this episode. She holds the all-time Sales Camp record—11 appointments in just 30 minutes—and today, she is sharing exactly how she did it. We are breaking down the mindset, strategy, and tactical steps that helped her achieve these incredible results, and how you can apply them in your own business. Plus, we have an exciting announcement—Sales Camp is officially back, live and in person, for the first time in years. If you are ready to master the art of setting sales appointments, refine your sales script, and close more deals with ease, this episode is a must-listen. Tena's journey is inspiring, her energy is contagious, and I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation.Episode Highlights:Introduction 0:00The Record Holder 3:05Finding New Directions 12:01The Power of Follow-Up 25:50Sales Camp 33:02Resources Mentioned:Sales Camp – A live, in-person event designed to help business owners master sales, refine their scripts, and book more appointments with ease. It includes pre-work, coaching, and live implementation to help attendees achieve real results.Tena Pettis' Group Coaching Program (Flow) – A program focused on helping small business owners on their way to their first $100K, providing weekly coaching and marketing strategies.Follow:Ursula: @7figure_CEOwww.instagram.com/7figure_ceo/Guest: @thestoryoracle114https://www.instagram.com/thestoryoracle114/

Tena Pettis is back! After a long break, Tena returns to the podcast, sharing how amazing it feels to hit the record button again. This episode dives into the magic of networking—specifically the unintentional yet impactful connections that happen in coffee shops. Tena shares personal anecdotes, lessons from her dad's networking skills, and why face-to-face interactions can't be replaced. Discover how your favorite local spots can become community hubs, fostering authentic relationships that support both personal and professional growth. Plus, hear how Tena uses these interactions to create meaningful connections for her business while reminiscing about her journey from small-town Minnesota to vibrant coffee shop communities. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Return of the Podcast: Why Tena decided to restart and how her listeners motivated her comeback. The Essence of Networking: Moving beyond traditional networking events and business cards to create authentic, organic connections. Coffee Shop Magic: Why coffee shops are the perfect spaces for building community and fostering relationships. Lessons from Tena's Dad: How her father's approach to networking—whether at the grocery store or local watering holes—inspired her to embrace face-to-face connections. Practical Tips for Networking: How to turn everyday interactions into opportunities for growth. The Value of Local Spaces: The role of familiarity, intentionality, and community in creating strong networks. Notable Quotes: “There's nothing that replaces in-person connections—seeing someone's face, their expressions, and being able to give them a hug.” “Coffee shops are more than just places to grab a drink—they're hubs of community and connection.” Connect with Tena: Instagram: @tenapettis Website: www.tenapettis.com Join the Conversation:Are you excited about Tena's return? Have you experienced the magic of organic networking? Share your thoughts and coffee shop stories on Instagram or leave a comment on the podcast page. Episode Challenge:Find a local coffee shop, strike up a conversation, or reconnect with an old friend. See how the power of small, intentional interactions can create big impacts in your life and business. Start brewing your favorite coffee, grab your notebook, and tune in to this heartwarming and actionable episode!

hi, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of "tena talks" I'm Tena Pettis, and today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to every entrepreneur's heart – finding that delicate balance between working in your business and working on your business. We'll define these terms, uncover their significance, and explore how you can shift your focus for long-term success. So, let's get right to it. What do I mean by "working in" and "working on" your business? Working in your business involves the daily grind – those tasks like fulfilling orders or providing services. In contrast, working on your business entails activities like creating new programs, updating your website, and crafting marketing content that drive future growth. Now, let's tackle the big question – why is this dilemma so important? Working in your business often means immediate cash flow – it's the essential lifeblood of your operation. However, working on your business is an investment in your future, where you'll see cash flow later. The work you're doing today might not yield results for 3-6 months, but this typically applies to the work done when you're working on your business. So, how do we make that shift in focus? Here's a three-step plan: Choose one pivotal aspect of your business to work on right now – something that will bring you a concrete win. Dedicate specific time in your schedule to these critical tasks. Making working on your business a priority is essential. Paint a vivid picture of what these efforts will achieve when they're completed. Visualize the impact and benefits they'll bring to your business. To bring this dilemma to life, let me share a few real-life examples of times I've successfully shifted my focus from working in to working on my business: Productivity Retreats: These retreats allowed me to step away from the daily grind and focus on strategic planning and growth. "Fall in Love with Twitter" Online Course: Taking 3 days to write, design and launch a new online course. "Contagiously Confident" Program: Creating this program not only generated income but also expanded my brand's reach and reputation. "FLOW" Group Membership: One week to pull together an idea and create an entire community. Here is more information on this current membership: www.tenapettis.com/flow  So there you have it, my friends – the entrepreneur's dilemma, working on versus in your business. It's a challenge we all face, and by understanding the distinction and taking deliberate steps to shift your focus, you can pave the way for long-term success and sustainability. Thanks for joining me today on "tena talks". Be sure to subscribe for more insightful discussions on the journey of entrepreneurship. - tena pettis www.tenapettis.com www.instagram.com/tenapettis

Teri Johnson welcomes Tena Pettis to discuss her strategies for starting or scaling growth. Tena talks about her background in marketing and design, and how her hustle has helped her replace income in a field she was previously unfamiliar with. She discusses how to build community and establish trust so that each can focus on their strengths while balancing work and family responsibilities. Finally, Tena shares how she maintains balance in her personal and professional lives by stepping away from her projects when she feels overwhelmed.    [00:01 - 06:17] Opening Segment Introducing Tena to the show Brief background and career Finding the balance between personal and professional life Tina transitioned from online to in-person networking after realizing that there was a missing piece to her business   [06:18 - 15:28] Work-Life Balance The definition of hustle and how it can have negative consequences Rethinking the use of the word hustle and considering different ways to approach their business goals Creating core values that will guide their decisions in life, and base decisions on whether they believe they will help everyone involved   [15:29 - 34:26] Stop Glorifying the Hustle Reframing the idea of hustling to something “softer” The key to successful side hustling is having a strategic plan and being aware of what outcome one wants to achieve Side hustles can be helpful for everyone in one's life, but they should not be seen as a replacement for God or other important aspects of one's life There is no right or wrong way to approach developing a strategic plan   [34:27 - 36:21] Closing Segment Final words of encouragement What to do when feeling burnt out   Quotes:   “Stop the madness. Take a step back and try softer.” - Teri Johnson   “What does success look like for you personally and professionally? Because someone is working so hard for something that we have no idea when we're going to get there. And when we get there we don't know what to do.” - Tena Pettis   Book a Power Call by visiting https://keepingitpersonal.com/powercall   THRIVE Online Course: Visit https://keepingitpersonal.com/thrive. Save 50% With Promo Code: kipshow.   Learn more about the REFINE Community and register to be our VIP GUEST » https://www.refinecommunity.com/virtual Website: https://keepingitpersonal.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter   If you've found value, your socks have been blessed off, or you're inspired by this episode and the Keeping it Personal show, either personally or professionally -- please rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! xo

This week on Quantum Revenue Expansion I'm turning the tables and having my good friend, business owner and podcast host Tena Pettis interview me. We all know her and love her. She's been on this show many times and recently had me on her podcast “Tena Talks”. It was a conversation full of so many great questions about my new book “UpLevel Now”, sales, how to scale both your business and your money, that I wanted to share it with you here on my show. So join me today on the other side of the table and hear my thoughts on sales, business and what it means to https://www.amazon.com/UpLevel-Now-Freedom-Personal-Professional/dp/1628658304 (UpLevel Now). Ursula's Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Take That First Step (7:23) You Get To Choose (11:14) Widen The Net (17:25) Building Confidence (21:33) Without Belief (26:30) Unpredictability (28:28) 3% of Women Business Owners (35:04) Who Not How (41:20) About Tena Pettis Tena can often be found at the hockey rink (yes, even in the summer), the cutest local coffee shop or cozied up in her home office on a zoom meeting. After 10 years running and owning multiple businesses, managing a couple dozen employees, she found herself ready to ditch it all to work from home alongside her hubby and 3 kiddos. Her new life is slightly unrecognizable in comparison and she wouldn't have it any other way. In short, Tena equips women to build a life and biz they dream of and her mission is to be a positive part of people's stories. Connect with Tena: www.facebook.com/tenalynnpettis www.facebook.com/tenapettis www.linkedin.com/in/tenapettis www.twitter.com/tenapettis www.instagram.com/tenapettis www.tenapettis.com About Ursula Mentjes  Ursula Mentjes is an award-winning Entrepreneur and Sales Expert. She will transform the way you think about selling so you can reach your revenue goals with less anxiety and less effort! Ursula specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and other performance modalities to help clients double and triple their sales fast.   Honing her skills at an international technical training company, where she began her career in her early twenties, Ursula increased sales by 90% in just one year. Just 5 years later, when the company's annual revenue was in the tens of millions, Ursula advanced to the position of President at just 27.  Sales guru Brian Tracy endorsed her first book, Selling with Intention, saying, “This powerful, practical book shows you how to connect with customers by fully understanding the sales process from the inside out. It really works!” Ursula is also the author of One Great Goal, Selling with Synchronicity and The Belief Zone, which received the Beverly Hills President's Choice award.  Her Podcast, Double Your Sales NOW, is available on iTunes, iHeartRadio and other outlets.  Ursula also serves as Past Statewide Chairperson of the NAWBO-CA Education Fund and Past President of NAWBO-CA. She is the recipient of the SBA's Women in Business Champion and a recipient of the Willow Tree's Extraordinary Example and Extraordinary Entrepreneur Awards, the NAWBO-IE ANITA Award, chosen as PDP's Extraordinary Speaker, PDP's Business Woman of the Year, the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Finalist and the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from two Presidents.  She has shared the stage with bestselling author Loral Langemeier, Les Brown, Tom Antion, Lisa Nichols, Giuliana Rancic and many others!  Her clients include Aflac, Ebenezer and Fairview Hospitals, New York Life, Paychex and more!  She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communication from St. Olaf College and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulamentjessalescoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulamentjessalescoach/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UrsulaSalesCoach (https://www.facebook.com/UrsulaSalesCoach) Instagram:...

From a brick and mortar marketing company to top leadership in online sales of DoTERRA, this week’s guest Tena Pettis of the podcast; "Tena Talks a Lot" shares her story of personal growth, finding success and tips for how you too can ditch the overhead and bust through that glass ceiling in your business to create more profit and income. Ursula's Takeaways: Network Marketing Is Calling Me (6:49) Is This In Alignment (10:54) Successful In doTerra (15:32) You Don’t Have To Be Spammy (22:15) Busting Through An Income Ceiling (28:14) How Are You Going To Push Yourself (33:31) Getting Out Of Your Own Way (41:40) About Tena Pettis Tena can often be found at the hockey rink (yes, even in the summer), the cutest local coffee shop or cozied up in her home office on a zoom meeting. After 10 years running and owning multiple businesses, managing a couple dozen employees, she found herself ready to ditch it all to work from home alongside her hubby and 3 kiddos. Her new life is slightly unrecognizable in comparison and she wouldn’t have it any other way. In short, Tena equips women to build a life and biz they dream of and her mission is to be a positive part of people’s stories. Connect with Tena: http://www.facebook.com/tenalynnpettis (www.facebook.com/tenalynnpettis) http://www.facebook.com/tenapettis (www.facebook.com/tenapettis) http://www.linkedin.com/in/tenapettis (www.linkedin.com/in/tenapettis) http://www.twitter.com/tenapettis (www.twitter.com/tenapettis) http://www.instagram.com/tenapettis (www.instagram.com/tenapettis) http://www.tenapettis.com (www.tenapettis.com) About Ursula Mentjes  Ursula Mentjes is an award-winning Entrepreneur and Sales Expert. She will transform the way you think about selling so you can reach your revenue goals with less anxiety and less effort! Ursula specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and other performance modalities to help clients double and triple their sales fast.   Honing her skills at an international technical training company, where she began her career in her early twenties, Ursula increased sales by 90% in just one year. Just 5 years later, when the company’s annual revenue was in the tens of millions, Ursula advanced to the position of President at just 27.  Sales guru Brian Tracy endorsed her first book, Selling with Intention, saying, “This powerful, practical book shows you how to connect with customers by fully understanding the sales process from the inside out. It really works!” Ursula is also the author of One Great Goal, Selling with Synchronicity and The Belief Zone, which received the Beverly Hills President’s Choice award.  Her Podcast, Double Your Sales NOW, is available on iTunes, iHeartRadio and other outlets.  Ursula also serves as Past Statewide Chairperson of the NAWBO-CA Education Fund and Past President of NAWBO-CA. She is the recipient of the SBA’s Women in Business Champion and a recipient of the Willow Tree’s Extraordinary Example and Extraordinary Entrepreneur Awards, the NAWBO-IE ANITA Award, chosen as PDP’s Extraordinary Speaker, PDP’s Business Woman of the Year, the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Finalist and the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from two Presidents.  She has shared the stage with bestselling author Loral Langemeier, Les Brown, Tom Antion, Lisa Nichols, Giuliana Rancic and many others!  Her clients include Aflac, Ebenezer and Fairview Hospitals, New York Life, Paychex and more!  She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communication from St. Olaf College and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulamentjessalescoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulamentjessalescoach/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UrsulaSalesCoach (https://www.facebook.com/UrsulaSalesCoach) Instagram: @salescoachnow Twitter: @ursulamentjes Join Quantum Revenue Expansion Private Facebook...

Are you wondering how sales have changed during COVID-19? There's no doubt that market conditions continuously vary, making it challenging to escape its ripple effects. There's a great deal of uncertainty right now, and my heart hurts for those businesses that had mandatory shutdowns. But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. I want to empower you that many of my clients are having their BEST YEARS IN BUSINESS RIGHT NOW. What's the new normal that we need to adapt to stay on top of the game and weather the storm? Let's find out from my guest, Tena Pettis, about the actionable strategies used by top businesses right now! Part One of ‘How to Sell Anything: The Actionable Strategies Used by Top Businesses Right Now with Tena Pettis’ Meet Tena! She can often be found at the hockey rink (yes, even in the summer), the cutest local coffee shop, or cozied up in her home office on a Zoom meeting.  After ten years of running and owning multiple businesses and managing a couple of dozen employees, she found herself ready to ditch it all to work from home alongside her hubby and three kiddos.  Fast forward right to the middle of 2020, their fam has decided to bring even more home... add 'teacher' to her pile of titles. Tena is a truth-seeker, essential oil dealer and lover of deep, quality conversations.   Tena thrives on relationships and connections. Her essential oil business is designed to be event-based, where sessions are usually held in person. You can imagine it gives people a more memorable experience by actually smelling the oil products in person.   Due to COVID-19, she had to bring her entire business online, which turned out to be an emotional transition. She had moments of grief when her flight to Arizona got canceled. She was supposed to meet up with the top leaders on her team, and she could have met thousands of people if her plan went through successfully. But as expected, we all need to adapt to constantly changing market conditions. Since it's her primary source of income, she knew that she needed to pivot quickly. Personally, I can relate to her; we all do! I had to go through this rollercoaster of self-pity, anger, and grief because we depend on live events. Many of my clients have booked their plane tickets to attend the Sales Camp event, but we had no choice but to cancel some appointments and events. As entrepreneurs, it sucks that the situation doesn't give us an option, but I had this strong realization that I was made for this! As a sales expert, I've been preparing for this for years. I know how to change your beliefs.  Part Two of ‘How to Sell Anything: The Actionable Strategies Used by Top Businesses Right Now with Tena Pettis’ Let’s go back to 2009, Tena knew that her job wasn't cutting it for her. With the encouragement of family, friends, and her hubby, she left her job in the corporate world to begin running her own company called TENA.CIOUS. Along the way, she eventually realized, "I want to be passionate about what I'm selling." Can you imagine how that feels? Selling something you're no longer excited to sell?  Moving forward, this is how she transitioned to becoming a wellness advocate, sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world. Now, she enjoys sharing the world's highest-quality essential oil products—products that have been developed by highly-educated and experienced botanists, chemists, health scientists, and healthcare professionals. Despite the pandemic, Tena remained committed to leading her team and supporting them. They poured out their time into their online classes since most people are stuck at home. She scheduled what she calls, “Key Leader Calls” with every single one of her leaders each week. They received 30-minute strategy calls if they were part-time or, if they were full-time, received 60-minute strategy calls. They talked about three things they were to accomplish each week and three things that they already achieved. What we can learn from her successful direct sales strategy is the importance of scheduling intentionally. If it's not on your calendar, it's not going to happen. It's a matter of consistently showing up and being bold. Her story is an inspiration for everyone because we need everyone to show up powerfully and lead their industry more than ever. Don't let the news about mandatory shutdown discourage you. Keep going because this season is full of possibilities!  Ready for a speaker that takes your sales to the next level? If you have an event coming up, I would love to partner with you. You can learn more by visiting my website https://www.ursulamentjes.com/. I'm doing a lot of virtual sales training right now all over the country. You can be in your pajamas and join the training, so I can support you in doubling your sales in as little as thirty days, transform the way you sell forever and reach your goals faster with less anxiety! Your customers will ABSOLUTELY love you for selling with intention and closing with authenticity! How to Connect More with Tena Pettis: Website: http://tenapettis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenapettis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenapettis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenapettis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenapettis About Ursula Mentjes: Ursula Mentjes is the founder of Sales Coach Now, as well as a Sales Expert, Inspirational Speaker, Author and Certified Sales Coach who specializes in NLP to help her clients double and triple their sales. Sales Coach Now delivers a unique approach to sales training and coaching designed for ultimate retention and achievement.  Discover how to transform limiting beliefs, make powerful shifts with intention, and authentically serve (sell) your clients with my free pdf, “6 Secrets to Doubling Your Sales! www.salescoachnow.com/gift  Also, Ursula would love to partner with you at your next event, conference, or sales training session. If you’re interested in coming to Sales Camp, that’s her two-day live course then, you may find out more information here: https://www.salescoachnow.com/sales-camp/. NEXT STEPS - A GIVEAWAY ALERT! Be one of the first to receive My One Great Goal Digital Book, My One Great Goal Digital Workbook, and Access To My One Great Goal Virtual Event by completing an online review of my "Double Your Sales Now" Podcast:  go to this link here - www.salescoachnow.com/giveaway/.

There is nothing more brave in my opinion then walking away from one successful business to start one that is completely different. Not a pivot… but a completely different product, or service. Tena shares her story along with the life lessons that we can all learn from.

We tend to ignore what’s directly in front of us until one day it hits us suddenly. At least, that’s what happened for Tena Pettis. Tena went from working in corporate, to starting a digital design agency from scratch, and balancing four successful businesses, only to realize she was succeeding in the wrong way. Tena shares how life redirected her focus and why only juggling doTERRA was the best decision for her. Join Ursula Mentjes in this episode to hear more about how to tune into where life is leading you.    Show Highlights:    The evolution of going from corporate to being an entrepreneur  Acknowledging subtle hints of direction from the world around you  Overcoming pride in order to succeed where you’re called to  Relief that accompanies being where you’re supposed to be Focusing on people and changing lives around you How to recognize signs that you’re on the right path  Finding the willingness to make a leap  The reality of grieving the end of seasons  Top tips to re-center and reveal your brand  Overcoming the comparison trap and allowing things to move organically  Tena’s current projects and how she’s working on incorporating value in her life   Links:    6 Secrets to Doubling Your Sales today:  https://ze114-1d8071.pages.infusionsoft.net   Contact Ursula:  https://www.ursulamentjes.com   contact@salescoachnow.com    Sales Camp Coupon: email and mention you’re a listener    Sponsors:    https://www.thejuicygoodlife.com   Conference Coupon: 50offforyou    Contact Tena:    Instagram: @Tenapettis    http://tenapettis.com

In this episode, I'm sharing another Top 10 list. I'll probably say this about all of them since lists are totally my jam but, this one is so, so good because I'm sharing my » top 10 fave quotes. These aren't just any kind of quote, these are the ones that once you read them you'll want to start taking action and putting them into motion.    TTA » Top 10 Quotes   1. Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at the things that don't matter. - Francis Chan 2. Don't dance around the perimeter of who you want 'were meant' to be. - Gabby Bernstein  3. When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'. - Erma Bombeck 4. Success leaves clues. - Tony Robbins 5. Enjoy every moment of the journey. - Tena Pettis 6. Broken people break people. Wounded people wound people. Hurting people hurt people. Healthy people bless people. - Christine Caine 7. Be where your feet are. - Julia Cooke 8. Yesterday is heavy, now put it down. - Unknown 9.Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor. - Jackson Browne 10. Stop watching other people live the life you desire. - Tena Pettis   Let's hang out. You can typically find me scrolling Insta » https://www.instagram.com/tenapettis/?hl=en  or Engaging in a group like the TEN percent »  https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenaciousgroup/  

Are you joyously following your heart and doing what you are really meant to be doing on the planet? Or would you really love to make a difference, but it just keeps feeling like something is missing? Well, the truth is that a very small shift can actually make a huge difference! Our guest for today's show, the very cool and very amazing Linda Rasch, believes in contributing to a greater cause and making a difference in game-changing ways. She really believes that the most powerful message comes from the heart and that when you both listen and communicate from the heart you have the power to really connect and so to make the greatest difference. We are going to have a really great conversation with Linda on today's show and I know that you will really be inspired when you hear her story and discover the way that she leads right from the heart! Listen in to find out more! Linda knew that she was here to have a greater impact. Something was calling her and she had to listen. As a corporate leader and strategic communications consultant for twenty-five years, Linda loved her work but always felt that something was missing. When she became burned out in 2013 and walked away from her six-figure job at a global medical technology company so that she could start her own consulting practice, she finally began to see her dreams unfolding. Today Linda is happily living her calling and helping others to do the same by helping them to speak straight from their hearts. She leverages her corporate experience and her expertise in her own entrepreneurial journey to help visionary leaders just like you, who are on a mission to stand out, have a greater impact and to have more fun prospering!  Linda is certified as a Holistic Health Coach, a Belief Change Coach, and also a Know Your Why Coach and she has worked with entrepreneurs, start-ups, and international companies where she has helped thousands of individuals to get crystal clear on their true why, their vision and to become inspired leaders and to create inspired teams and movements.  Linda has helped me to find my why which is all about simplicity. This has really helped me to fine-tune what I included in my last book, The Belief Zone. It has also given me so much excitement about what I do and the way that I help my clients, by reminding me of the problem that I have solved. Listen in today to find out what Linda has to share with you.  Our sponsors for today, Tena.cious,  are very near and dear to my heart and they also keep our show alive! The thing that I really love about Tena Pettis is that she shares my love for small businesses. She works with them and she creates offers specifically suited to their needs, and she also hosts one of the very best small business conferences that I've ever been part of in April of each year. It's called The Before Conference.  Her vision is that every single business owner goes through many befores, in-betweens and afters and Tina is determined to help you, as a small business owner, to get through those stages quicker and smoother and to help you to retain your passion throughout it all. For more information about this conference go to www.beforeconference.com, where Tena is offering a discount to the listeners of this show. All you need to do is use the code ursula to get $50 off your ticket! The conference is going to be in St Paul on the 26th and 27th of April.    Show Highlights:   What Linda's transition from her corporate life was like. How Linda dealt with her limiting beliefs when she first started out on her own. The month that Linda first equaled her corporate salary. How she felt the next month when the figures weren't as good as the month before.  How the why work really helped Linda and became a game-changer for her. Linda's number one limiting belief about herself that she managed to change. The top two sales strategies that Linda used. Connecting to the heart to discover why you do what you do. Linda's best advice for people who are currently struggling with their businesses. How Linda helps people to speak from their hearts. The awesome way that knowing their why has played out for some of Linda's clients. Linda's secret to networking effectively.   To connect with Linda, or to find out more about what she has to offer, email her at linda@yourvibrantbrand.com.    For your free 20 minute Break Through To Clarity session with Linda, email her and put Break Through in the subject line.      

Tena Pettis is the owner and founder of Tenacious, among several other entrepreneurial ventures. After seeing a need in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for an event, she decided to take on the challenge by putting together The Before. Conference. Now getting to launch this venture into its 3rd year, Tena shared with us some of her biggest lessons learned, and why she loves doing events. In this episode we discuss: Why Tena decided to do a live event and the experience (or lack of) she had putting on something at such a large scale How Tena set-up the event to make her money back, and the different ways she makes income from it How she used free masterminds to hand pick her attendees and keep the integrity of the room at a maximum How many tickets she gave away free to her first event (you’ll be shocked by this answer), and the cool story behind it. The biggest lesson she learned and the mistake she made in year 2 vs. year The details she refused to overlook, and the difference they made The biggest piece of prep work she did before ever creating the event, and how that drives every decision she made You can learn more about The Before Conference by clicking here: The Before. Conference Are you ready to learn how to knock your live event out of the park? Download our FREE budget planner to learn how. http://bit.ly/epic_budget

Today's guest is Shawndel Spader. Her business has really grown a lot over the past couple of years, so I'm really excited to dig in and hear what she's done to grow it and also how she's managed to blast through some of the limiting beliefs that might have got in her way.   Shawndel is the powerhouse behind Spader Group LLC, a virtual Bookkeeping and Office Management Company. She has a degree in Business Management and Accounting from Rasmusson Business College and over nineteen years of experience in managing business finances. Shawndel greets each client with a smile and energetic initiative to develop a plan for them to accomplish their goals.      In the few years before Shawndel launched The Spader Group, she was doing Daycare.  She really wanted to go back to where her heart lived however, as although she loved her kids, she really needed more for herself. At the time she first launched The Spader Group, she held the limiting belief that nobody would believe that she was qualified to do it because she thought that people would look at her most recent experience and say that she ran a Daycare.  She was belittling, in her own head, where her experience was lying. Once she got over that and realized that she had actually been running a business for the last three years and she was more than capable of being supportive to other business owners with their finances, bookkeeping and office administration, huge doors opened for her.  Listen in to find out more.   Show highlights:   It's interesting that women tend to keep perpetuating the beliefs which are their own worst enemies. Shawndel explains how she managed to overcome these limiting ideas that she held about herself.  Two big things happened- one of them was that she decided to step right outside of her comfort zone and she joined a Networking Group. This was terrifying for her at first as she had never before had to go out and promote herself. The women in the group understood and supported her and helped to pull her out of her shell and so she soon realized that she could both speak the speak and walk the walk. The second thing was that she met Ursula very early on, through Tena Pettis, who she really looked up to. Then huge doors opened for her again, through her knowing that she had support and that people believed in her, and through having  Ursula help her to transform those ideas into tangible tools.  Shawndel attended a Sales Camp with Ursula and then four months later, she noticed a huge upswing with her sales, although she hadn't quite doubled them yet, at that point. Then, a month later, she actually tripled her sales! From there she let go of most of her limiting beliefs and seeing the true, hard numbers, she realized that she was actually playing a whole new ballgame. She realized that with selling, consistency is key and also knowing that she needed to be really clear and focused about what she was going to say, really changed things for her. She became confident about her abilities from that point on. Shawndel's clarity on what she was offering and on how she could truly help other business owners was huge and it really helped them to see her company's value. Shawndel became laser focused and clear about what she was selling, so it became easy to explain to clients how they could utilize her company's services.   Shawndel explains what she did differently and how she managed to close almost all of her sales, right after Sales Camp. She had become intentional and she knew what she was going to say. She knew that what she was offering was exactly what her company could serve. She could verbalize things in a way that was clear to others and it's hard to catch her off-guard when she's really clear. The number one limiting belief that Shawndel changed was the “who am I to do this?” belief. She changed that to “why not me?”. She now knows that she has tools and resources and she wants to share them.  The top two strategies that Shawndel and her team implemented in order to triple their sales for the first time, were consistency and a laser focus on exactly what it was that they were sharing and how they could be of service- Bookkeeping being their front runner in that area, with the Office Management piece following just behind that. This pertains to both new and existing clients.  Shawndel's team manages and takes care of their clients and she takes on the sales role, so she went back to her “why not me?” conversation with herself and pep talked herself, in order to become really clear about what she was doing and to overcome any resistance she may have had, to following up with prospective clients. She also relies on notes that she's made, to pick up where she left off with the prospective clients.  She uses an Excel Spreadsheet to help her keep track. They've dabbled with a few different CRL's, but have always reverted back to Excel, due to its consistency. She keeps her notes right there, in her Spreadsheet. Shawndel's had to follow up nine or ten times, with certain prospects, before converting them to sales, so it's always worth following up until you get a clear “yes” or “no”. Shawndel gives some strategies that she uses.  Really knowing your numbers, so that you can make educated decisions is really key, so keeping your Spreadsheets up to date is really crucial. She thinks that everybody needs to use a bookkeeping tool of some kind, even a simple one, so long as you can have your sales and expenses in front of you and that you know what the numbers are telling you. Best to schedule an hour a week, to stay on top of it. Also, you should know which things you should be doing in your business and which things should be delegated, so that you can do what you're good at and grow your business. All your business processes should be really clear and consistent. Consistency is key in whatever you do in your business.   Shawndel's special offer: A free 30-minute consultation, to talk about where you're at with your business and in the areas that Shawndel's company can serve you, you will get a 10% discount for the first consultation.  You can find her at www.spadergroup.com. You can call her, or send her an email. All the contacts are on her website. Mention that you heard about her on this Podcast.   

Today's guest is the amazing Angie Weber. After finishing college, at the University of Minnesota, Angie wasn't sure where she was going to end up, until she was introduced to Tena Pettis, the owner of Tena-cious. She jumped on board at Tena-cious and has never looked back. As a committed and loyal member of the team, Angie has seen Tena-cious grow, from its baby stages to the incredible storehouse of minds that it is today. She's sometimes known as mini Tena and she remains oblivious to the fact that almost everyone in the office really aspires to be a mini Angie! She has learned more, from watching the business grow from the ground up, about the processes, struggles and successes than she could ever have imagined. Entrepreneurship was never a part of her plans, yet she had the drive and heart and she took Tena-cious on, as if it was her own company. She's a self-proclaimed Intrapreneur and with her passion for making an impact, she co-founded Hello Life, a natural cosmetics line, giving back to Mental Health awareness. As well as all of this, she's a wife, mom, friend and daughter. She's going after some big goals and can't wait to tackle the challenges ahead, while trying to fit in A Balancing Act, between jobs. She also has a podcast,  on the Balancing Act. Listen in to find out more about Angie and what really drives her.   Show highlights:   After graduating, Angie really didn't want to get into a 'big girl job' just yet, so she worked in a restaurant. She had the mindset that she was eventually going to be in a nine to five and would have to work for the rest of her life, so she had the limiting belief that you had to work really hard, in order to make a good amount of money. She never thought that she would ever be in sales either. She thought that she would have to be sleazy and pushy to be in sales and that people would think that she just wanted their money. Getting into the mindset that sales was actually serving people with sales was really a big thing for her. Coming into a company that she didn't own for herself, she had little confidence with selling, so Tena told her to just go with her gut, when it first came to naming a price.  That gave her a lot more confidence, for selling. She felt as if she could take ownership and that's also where her entrepreneurial journey really started. It helped that she felt that she had some say in the business and also about prices. That was super powerful for her. Then, about a year later, she had a moment,  at a Sales Camp, where she looked at Tena's gold watch and told Tena that she would have to buy her a watch like that when she managed to double her sales. Tena loved the idea and the challenge was on! After more than doubling her sales, she finally figured out that she really could do it! It really takes a lot of work to double your sales in one month, but she got over her initial limiting belief. After she doubled her sales, she believed that she was a great sales person and she was able to hit her goals. The month that she doubled her sales, she was just under $35 000- her goal was $30 000, and she was a little upset that she didn't quite make the $35 000 mark. She realized that when you're motivated, you keep trying to stretch yourself.  She changed her intention from focusing on money, to focusing on the number of Strategy Sessions she wanted to help people with, in that month. Angie's current average closing ratio is at about sixty to seventy percent. She managed to rid herself of her limiting beliefs around money- that people who are rich can be really greedy and shady and also that what she was doing was so easy and second nature to her that it didn't warrant being paid for. She came to realize that her services really are amazing and valuable and they really do help clients out and that's why she's able to be paid for them.  Following up was a number one thing for Angie, with Hello Life, so she stayed really consistent with getting back to clients. She overcame the limiting belief that because the person didn't call her back, they didn't want to work with her. Keeping track of her numbers was also very important to her. She set a date, her birthday, as a strategy to motivate her towards doubling her sales for the first time. She managed to overshoot her goal by noon of that day. Angie always had her work in progress sheet in front of her- this is a strategy that really helped her during the times that she just wanted to give up. She and Tena also always have a call sheet, to list the top twenty-five people that they want to reach out to, at the beginning of every week and this, as well as a Monday morning meeting, also help to keep her motivated. Using accountability partners and having her tribe of entrepreneurs around her, really helps keep her on track and motivated. Going back to money loves a plan and when one door closes, another one opens, also keeps her on track and motivated. Events are a really great way to sell. It is a lot harder if you're not known, though. It's much easier in a warm market. Fear of success is another limiting belief. Just because people say you should, doesn't mean you have to.. Facebook and Instagram take a lot of time and energy.     Go to www.salescoachnow.com, to download Ursula's free video series, Secrets of the Top Ten Percent, valued at almost $500.    Ursula's email address is: ursula@salescoachnow.com             

Want to double your sales but lack the connections required? Need help building relationships or reaching out to clients through social media? Are you feeling like you just can’t imagine getting to the point of doubling sales?    Tena Pettis, social media expert, is here to help. In this episode, she will tell you about her moments of “I can't imagine” and how she stopped them dead in their tracks. Learn Tena’s strategy for doubling and even tripling your sales. As founder of tena.cious, a brand management agency, and the Before Conference she knows how to build a business by building connections.   What you will hear in this episode: What limiting belief Tena had in the beginning about sales and selling  Tena’s first sales doubling moment Why taking “I can’t imagine” out of your vocabulary is important Tena’s new belief zone The #1 limiting belief that was holding Tena back and how she overcame it Tena’s top 2 strategies for doubling sales The importance of tracking your expenses Tena’s top 3 social media tips she tells her clients   Resources: Tena.cious The Before Conference Promo Code: ursulaguest @tenapettis for all social media   Contact Ursula:  ursula@salescoachnow.com  

Hailing from the land of Paul Bunyan, wooded trees and lakes for miles, Tena’s big personality + aptly given nickname ‘Tena-talks-a-lot’ sent her searching for more. After spending some time in the big city with a “big girl job” Tena quickly realized that the cubicle life wasn’t for her. With a little nudge from her husband she founded tena.cious, a social media + graphic design firm, and effectively launched herself as a brand with a career that makes room for all her passions. Despite starting off as a company of one, Tena has built a team of amazing women who have supplied the resources + woman power for her to pursue a legacy outside of solely running a business. Tena is a social media expert and accomplished speaker + trainer on all things social. Her love of twitter, training and talking + her social rock-stardom has made her known for building connections both online and off. Her experiences as a mom of three, business owner and leader within her communities makes her a strong advocate of customer focused, loyalty and relationship based sales. Tena believes in creating a strong brand presence for your business and with a heart as big as her personality, her raving fans + the size of her CLIQUE grows daily. The Tena.cious StoryTena knew she was meant to do more. [4:40] Identifying the purpose and defining the need for the business. [5:37] Getting started and deciding on a physical versus virtual team. [9:53] Challenging the original idea, the core concept of Tena.cious. [14:05] Onboarding a client. [23:09] Candle Flickering MomentsManaging expectations and exactly what is the responsibility of a social media team. [20:43] Business Building InsightsThe first client. [12:26] Two reasons why you should consider delegating your social media tasks. [15:30] What is the trigger that tells you it’s time for you to make the switch? [17:10] What to look for when your recruiting your social media team. [24:47] How much you should expect to invest. [33:30] Interruptions and their impact on your productivity. [39:09] Success TraitTena is coachable and always willing to listen to others for advice and comments. [35:19] Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Slack (https://slack.com/enterprise) – Messaging for teams Basecamp (https://basecamp.com/) – Project management system Recommended Reading and Listening (http://www.giftbizbook.com)  One Great Goal: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Sales Professionals who are ready to live in service and on purpose … One Goal at a Time (http://amzn.to/2lGfCLu) by Ursula Menches Contact Links Website (http://www.tenaciousedge.com) The Before Conference (http://thebeforeconference.com/) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/tenaciousedge) Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/tenapettis) Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/tenapettis) LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tenapettis) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the 16th episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! Today I'm interviewing Tena Pettis! * Have comments or questions? Tweet/IG using the hashtag #BOSSGIRLQA or call in: (707) BOSS-GIRL * Have you seen the BGC Intensive?? * Support Boss Girl Creative endeavors by joining the BGC Crew! * Join me on Periscope (@pnkheelspnktrk) on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST for a live Q&A answer session!! Send me your questions through email, phone or #BOSSGIRLQA on Twitter/Instagram * Want a direct link to the podcast feed? Click here. * Use these Hashtags on Social Media: #bossgirlcreative #bossgirlQA INSIDE THIS EPISODE * How Tena got her start * Light bulb moments * The road to creating an agency-style office * Taking online courses (aka course-junkie) * What comes easy/what's hard in business * How to handle making mistakes in business * What's next for Tena QUOTES BY TAYLOR So much great stuff from Tena! Go listen! QUOTES BY TENA "In 2009, no joke, I'm sitting in the car with my hubby. And I thought 'I don't want to sit in a cubicle anymore.' He actually said to me "you are way too talented to be sitting in a cubicle" and it just like a huge light bulb went off. I always wanted to do the entrepreneurial thing. And I just never really knew what it looked like." Tena Pettis "When I started thinking of Tena.cious and that light bulb went off. I thought, 'you know what? I don't want to be like every other design firm or web firm or when they combine and do design and web. I thought what is like that third thing I can do. And again, light bulb, it was like, I can manage Facebook Business Pages for people." Tena Pettis "One of the things that really changed me was in January in 2013 is when I first did my first coaching program. And it was a group coaching program that I did with Erika Lyremark. And she, back then, had a business called The Morning Whip or the Daily Whip actually, and one of her courses was called The Morning Whip. She was an ex-stripper, she's doing amazing things still to this day. But she's kind of like similar in what she teaches to like the Marie Forleo B-School, but very different and much more hands on. You got to talk to Erika all of the time. So, I started working with her. And I remember at the time, in December of 2012, we had about $10,000 in sales a month. So, you know I had staff. I had overhead. I had all of these different things. And $10,000 is really not a lot. I hired and did that group coaching program and by February, actually, we had more than doubled our sales. So, that February was $22,000 in sales for that month. I was a true believer of the coaching program, let me tell you. And it just changed my whole mindset." Tena Pettis "One thing that does come easy to me is ideas. I'm never out of new ideas...what's been hard is knowing when to take that next step. Knowing when to hire that person. Or when to take that next step. Risk." Tena Pettis "I love to talk to people who have been there and done that." Tena Pettis "I think Masterminds are best when people aren't working together." Tena Pettis "I want to keep making the stuff we have, that much better." Tena Pettis "I think most people and women especially are taking on too much at a time. And we want to do every social media platform and have our blog look perfect and our video look perfect and do Periscope and Blab and Meerkat. And blah blah blah blah blah. And the thing is, no one is benefiting from that. So, I say narrow things down. Declutter as much as you possibly can." Tena Pettis RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED *Links below may contain Affiliate Links. Purchasing through them help support Boss Girl Creative.* The E Myth Book by Michael E. Gerber Twitter Facebook The Daily Whip by Erika Lyremark B-School Podcasting School for Women Podcast Movement One Great Goal Book by Ursula Mentjes National Speakers Association Get Rich, Lucky Bitch! Book by Denise Duffield-Thomas Periscope Blab Meerkat 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess Book by Jen Hatmaker The Copy Cure A Course About Copy SHOUT-OUTS Michael E. Gerber Erika Lyremark Jessica Kupferman Elsie Escobar Ursula Mentjes Nathalie Lussier Angie Weber Denise Duffield-Thomas Danielle LaPorte Jen Hatmaker Marie Forleo Nikki Elledge Brown FIND TAYLOR ONLINE Blog - pinkheelspinktruck.com Instagram - @pnkheelspnktrk Facebook - PinkHeelsPinkTruck Pinterest - pnkheelspnktrk Twitter - @pnkheelspnktrk FIND TENA ONLINE Personal Website - TenaPettis.com Business Website - Tena.cious Twitter - @tenapettis Facebook - TenaciousEdge Podcast - Create Your Clique Work with Tena HELP SPREAD THE BOSS GIRL LOVE! It would be amazeballs if you shared Boss Girl Creative Podcast with your fellow Boss Girls on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If you love this podcast, head on over to iTunes and kindly leave a rating, a review and subscribe!

Tena.cious is a social media and design agency with 10+ employees currently serving 5 and 6-figure accounts. But it started just like so many small businesses: with just one individual. Could you or I do that? It's a question that's constantly on my mind.   In today's episode of The Get Paid Podcast, I'm interviewing Tena Pettis, the founder and CEO of Tena.cious, a company that's on its way to a million dollars in annual revenue. In this episode you'll hear: -- Why Tena spends money on advertising when the return-on-investment is completely impossible to track. -- Tena's most-valued Twitter technique she employs for following up with potential clients. (She swears it helps her close more than any other social media trick.) -- How many revenue streams Tena.cious has - I don't know how they keep them all straight! -- The exact prices of their social media management monthly retainer packages, and what clients get for each one. -- What Tena actually does in the business, and how her work directly impacts Tena.cious' bottom line. -- Why she pays for office space when she could just as easily manage a remote team. -- The one piece of the business that keeps Tena up at night. (Mo' money, mo' problems, right?) -- Tena.cious' very best money-making technique, and why Tena had no interest in trying it out in the beginning.

"Surround yourself only with people who lift you higher."-Oprah Winfery In this epsiode, Tena shares:  *The 2 things that help her maintain balance between mommyhood and entrepreneurship  *What her husband told her that changed her life  *The one thing that all parents and kids need  Want a simple way to help you as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!   

Hailing from the land of Paul Bunyan, wooded trees and lakes for miles, Tena’s big personality + aptly given nickname ‘Tena-talks-a-lot’ sent her searching for more. After spending some time in the big city with a “big girl job” Tena quickly realized that the cubicle life wasn’t for her. With a little nudge from her husband she founded tena.cious, a social media + graphic design firm, and effectively launched herself as a brand with a career that makes room for all her passions..Despite starting off as a company of one, Tena has built a team of amazing women who have supplied the resources + woman power for her to pursue a legacy outside of solely running a business. Tena is a social media expert and accomplished speaker + trainer on all things social. Her love of twitter, training and talking + her social rock-stardom has made her known for building connections both online and off..Her experiences as a mom of three, business owner and leader within her communities makes her a strong advocate of customer focused, loyalty and relationship based sales. Tena believes in creating a strong brand presence for your business and with a heart as big as her personality, her raving fans + the size of her CLIQUE grows daily.

Do you sometimes lack confidence as a leader, wondering if you are doing the ?right? thing? Do you struggle to motivate and lead others for group success? Do you enjoy learning new leadership tools to expand your success? Do you wonder if you are in the right job or best role for you? Do you enjoy what you do but want additional resources to enhance your focus and results? If you answer ?yes? to any of the above, you have to meet Cheryl Leitshuh. She works with leaders to achieve greater confidence, focus and results. listen to our show to receive some tips on how you can BE the leader you were meant to be! Show Description:The Focus is packed with tips, tricks, advice, and opinions about all aspects of business. It features a diverse group of close friends including Alyssa Granlund of Connexecute, Liz Uram of The Coach and Mentor Group, Jennifer Young of Cookie Temptations, and Tena Pettis of Tena.cious Social Media and Design, discussing the challenges of running a successful and profitable business today. They, along with their guests, will tackle and discuss marketing, sales, social media, hiring, firing and the challenges all business owners face. You are invited to join the discussion as well with questions, issues, and ideas of your own!

Phyllis Smith discusses what luck REALLY is, and what it takes to create your own luck. Featuring the 4 Hosts from eWNRadio Network's The Focus:  Alyssa Granlund, Liz Urum, Tena Pettis, Jennifer Young. Find out what these 4 entrepreneurs have to say about luck, and what role it's had, if any, in the success of their business. 

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Tena Pettis who is the owner of TenaciousEdge.com. She has a team of 3 people that work with her to help businesses with their social media presence online. Her team also helps companies with graphic design to go hand in hand social media branding. During the [...] The post Building Relationships Through Social Media with Tena Pettis – Ep. 49 appeared first on Voices Of Marketing.

Tena Pettis has built her social media and design company into a full fledged agency in the last 4 years, all while growing her family and a name for herself in the speaking world as well. In this episode, Tena shares with us what it takes to really build a tribe, as well as riffs a little about what Google is doing to kill our tribe building efforts.