Podcasts about Woman owned business

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this powerful solo episode, I deliver a much-needed truth bomb for entrepreneurs stuck in comparison, perfectionism, and visibility spirals. If you've ever wondered why success feels elusive—even when you're "doing all the things," this episode is for you.What I break down:Why so many women chase validation instead of visibilityThe unsexy reason most businesses fail (hint: it's not talent)What the WOOP goal-setting method is and how to use it to finally follow throughHow to build a business that's both profitable and visible — without burning outThis isn't about hustle or hype, it's about being honest, strategic, and clear about what you're really building… and why.Mentioned in this episode:WOOP Method by Dr. Gabriele Oettingen (pronounced ETT-ing-en)This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world.A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business.Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermindSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Thank you for listening to our podcast. Please Subscribe! Join our Facebook GroupInstagram, TikTok We love reviews! Please leave us a review.Contact us if you want to Launch, restart, or grow your podcast.

You're grateful for your clients, busy calendar, and growing revenue, but you're starting to feel a deep resentment towards a business you started for freedom… and aren't getting. Sound familiar?    If you're personally providing a service to your clients, you're being the business, you're slammed at work, and you can't seem to see a way out, this is an episode you do not want to miss.   This week, Eleanor is pulling back the curtain on the hidden costs of being the business, why so many brilliant consultants get stuck at capacity, and more importantly, how to break free.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO55

Thinking about getting certified as a minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or HUBZone business? In this episode, learn the core qualifications you need to know before you apply. Whether you're eyeing federal or state-level program certifications, this episode lays out the essentials in a clear, no-nonsense way.What “small business” really meansWhy ownership and control matter — and what can trip you upThe role of licenses, income, and decision-makingSpecial rules for citizenship vs. green card holdersQuick intro to HUBZone requirementsRick also shares a quick preview of upcoming deep dives into each certification and invites your questions to help guide future episodes.

As part of Eleanor's four-part June series on maximizing consulting businesses, she's diving into a critical decision point many consultants face: knowing when to scale back 1:1 client work.    The unique challenge of consulting lies in its structure - you are simultaneously the brand, the expertise, and the bottleneck. While the low barrier to entry and high margins make consulting attractive, this same simplicity creates scaling limitations. Tune in this week to hear how Eleanor's new free e-book provides a complete framework for evaluating your readiness to cut back on one-on-one work while maintaining revenue.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO54

Are you ready to cut back on one-on-one work and scale your consulting business, but unsure where to start? In this episode, Eleanor shares a five-step process designed to help service-based entrepreneurs transition from high-touch client work to a more leveraged business model.    Eleanor walks you through setting clear intentions for your consulting revenue, refining your offers, and eliminating work that no longer serves your long-term goals. These steps will help you maintain a healthy balance while shifting your focus to the scalable side of your business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO53

Most entrepreneurs think they've niched down. But in reality, their positioning is still too broad—and it's costing them time, energy, and sustainable revenue. At Safi Media, deep niching is the secret behind why so many of our clients go from six figures to multi-seven figures with less stress and more clarity.   In this episode, you'll learn what deep niching really looks like and why it's the highest-leverage move you can make to grow your business with focus, not force. Eleanor shares three key micro-lessons to help you rethink how you define your niche and how that choice impacts your time, profit, and market authority.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO52

This week's "Made in Chicago" feature highlights a woman-owned business that brings Chicago's famous flavors to potato chips.

This week's "Made in Chicago" feature highlights a woman-owned business that brings Chicago's famous flavors to potato chips.

This week's "Made in Chicago" feature highlights a woman-owned business that brings Chicago's famous flavors to potato chips.

Most entrepreneurs Eleanor meets aren't satisfied with their current rates. Whether you're closing at 20%, 30%, or higher, there's almost always room for improvement—and she's discovered a framework that can help you reach 80% conversion in under eight months.   The root problem isn't about being a better salesperson or having the perfect script. It's about creating structural clarity in your business foundation.    Join Eleanor this week as she shares her one-two punch approach for dramatically increasing your conversion rate: combining a razor-sharp niche with a premium-priced ascension model. She walks you through the psychological safety buyers need to say yes, why most entrepreneurs struggle with unfocused marketing, and how to transform your business into a conversion machine.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO51

This is an old episode that I am re-posting.  (An oldie but goodie you might say).  A lot of people have questions about certifications - how they benefit you, how you qualify etc.  One of the best ways I have seen in my 40 plus years as a consultant, to accelerate your growth in the government market, ios to get a certification and know how to leverage it. This podcast helps you with that.For more help, check out my new book on Amazon, The Sole Source Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Bypass Competition to Win Federal ContractsVisit our website for more info or help - Winning Government Contracts

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 14th Publish Date:  May 14th    Commercial: NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, May 14th and Happy Birthday to George Lucas. ***05.14.25 - BIRTHDAY – GEORGE LUCAS*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Contributes $100k for MUST Ministries’ Cooling Center 18-year-old Charged with Bringing Knife to Marietta High Atlanta Braves to Honor USHER with Bobblehead All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: TIDWELL TREES_FINAL STORY 1: Cobb Contributes $100k for MUST Ministries’ Cooling Center Cobb County commissioners voted 3-2 to allocate $108,000 to MUST Ministries for its summer cooling center, providing refuge for the homeless on days over 90°F. The funding covers food, supplies, security, and bus vouchers, with hotel stays for overflow. While Democrats supported the initiative as a proactive measure to prevent heat-related deaths, Republicans opposed it, citing concerns about government funding for nonprofits and favoritism. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid defended the decision, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to address homelessness compassionately. The funds come from Cobb’s Emergency Management budget, which also supports other emergencies like fire displacement. STORY 2: 18-year-old Charged with Bringing Knife to Marietta High Mikaya Kameron Thompson, 18, was arrested on May 2 for bringing a 6-inch Kunai knife to Marietta High School. Charged with carrying weapons in a school safety zone, she was taken into custody at 8 a.m. and remains in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond. STORY 3: Atlanta Braves to Honor USHER with Bobblehead The Atlanta Braves will honor GRAMMY-winning artist Usher on June 18 at Truist Park. The first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Usher bobblehead featuring the iconic “Peace Up, A-Town” gesture. Pre-game celebrations in The Battery Atlanta include live music with a DJ playing Usher’s hits and a themed food truck offering dishes inspired by his songs. Usher also collaborated on a co-branded merchandise collection, available at the Braves Clubhouse Store starting that day. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the festivities. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.   We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 5 STORY 4: Atlanta Man Charged with Damaging Safe at Carrabba’s Italian Grill Amari Diallo of Atlanta is accused of using a power hose to damage a $20,000 safe at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in the Cumberland area before quitting his job on May 3. The safe was rendered inoperable, according to the manager. Diallo faces a second-degree criminal damage charge but does not appear in jail records. STORY 5: 1885 Grill Named Cobb County's Small Business of the Year 1885 Grill in Acworth was named Cobb County's 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Owner Michael Schroeder was recognized for overcoming challenges in the hospitality industry, opening during the pandemic and expanding to a second location in Kennesaw. Other awards included FruiTea Bubbles Café as Minority-Owned Business of the Year, The Music Studio Atlanta as Woman-Owned Business of the Year, and Essayon Construction Group as Veteran-Owned Business of the Year. The chamber also celebrated its Top 25 Small Businesses, highlighting their innovation, growth, and community contributions. Break: TIDWELL TREES_FINAL STORY 6: Mableton Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping at School Bus Stop Seron Kennedy, 39, of Mableton, was arrested for attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old girl at a bus stop in Austell on May 5. The girl reported the incident to a school counselor, leading to a forensic interview where she provided a detailed description of Kennedy and his vehicle. Police located and arrested Kennedy, charging him with attempted kidnapping. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Cobb Police's Crimes Against Children Unit. Parents are encouraged to discuss safety with their children, teach safety procedures, stay vigilant, and report suspicious activity. STORY 7: Marietta Student Among 2025 Graduates Recognized by WKU Academic Colleges Western Kentucky University recently celebrated its spring and summer 2025 graduates from its five academic colleges. 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Are you unconsciously giving away your power as a woman entrepreneur?   Power abdication happens in subtle ways that can significantly impact your business growth and leadership effectiveness. Eleanor sees it happen all the time with her clients—and she's certainly been guilty of it too.   Eleanor is bringing you some tough love this week as she walks you through the five most common ways women entrepreneurs abdicate their power. From over-consulting when you should be decisive to avoiding financial responsibility, these patterns can derail your growth and impact. The good news? Once you recognize these patterns, you can reclaim your power and create the business results you truly desire.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO50

Have you been struggling to close high-ticket retainer deals?    Lisa Larter is a brilliant strategist who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners create clear and simple strategies that help them reach those big, lofty business goals that feel out of reach. And in this episode, she joins Eleanor to share her proven "Second Sale Strategy" that has helped her maintain an impressive 90% close rate on six-figure retainer deals with clients who stay for 5-9 years.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO49

Have you reached what you thought was the pinnacle of business success… only to find yourself asking, "Is this it?”   In today's episode, Eleanor explores the unique challenges, experiences, and opportunities that emerge once you've crossed that significant revenue threshold. “Post Empire Energy” is that peculiar feeling when you know you could 10X your business, but you're questioning whether you actually want to.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO48

Have you ever dreamed of taking an extended sabbatical from your business while still seeing it thrive?    Dr. Meghan Walker, a self-described "recovering naturopathic doctor," has cracked the code. She recently took her family to Spain for months while continuing to run her multi-million-dollar coaching business - and it actually grew during her absence.   In this episode, Meghan breaks down her powerful 8-step framework that allowed her to design this extended sabbatical while maintaining business momentum.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO47

The world is navigating through one of the most challenging periods for business leaders in recent memory. However, there's some nuance here.    There's a ton of fear and volatility in the markets, but there's also a huge transfer of wealth happening right now. The question is: are you positioning yourself to be on the receiving end of this massive wealth transfer?    Tune in this week for a deeper understanding of the fear, shifting consumer confidence, the transfer of wealth gripping the world right now, and how you can utilize this incredible, uncertain, challenging time to set yourself up for incredible long-term success.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO46

What changes when you start aligning your business strategy with your most authentic expression?   Enter AI expert Callan Faulkner who transformed her business by doing exactly that: using Human Design principles to guide her decisions and create a launch that generated nearly half a million dollars.   Tune in this week to learn how Callan executed her $470,000 launch with a small email list of just 2,000 people and minimal paid advertising.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO45

Are you trapped in the consulting hamster wheel, making good money but unable to scale beyond your billable hours?   The one-on-one work pays the bills, but it's complex, demanding, and ultimately limits your growth potential. You're ready for something bigger, but cutting off that reliable income stream feels terrifying.   If you want a strategic approach to shifting from service provider to scalable CEO without financial anxiety keeping you stuck, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO44

When entrepreneur and startup strategist Anna Lozano sold her successful product-based company, she did what most high-achieving women do - immediately started planning her next venture.   But instead of rushing forward, she chose to do something radical: she gave herself permission to pause.   What followed was an 18-month journey that completely transformed how she approached business and success.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO43

Are you still giving out annual raises just because... well, that's what everyone does?   Here's a hard truth: If you're handing out "participation trophy" raises, you're actively discouraging high performance in your business.   In this week's episode of Woman Owned, Eleanor shares her simple 6-step system for giving raises that actually drive business growth and create a culture of excellence.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO42

WELCOME BACK TO GAMETIME! I'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features the remarkable Jon Schwartz, Managing Director, Head of Sports for Prosek Partners - an agency focused on building – and protecting – the top brands in business. It's definitely worth pointing out that Prosek is a certified Woman-Owned Business and among the largest independent, integrated communications and marketing firms globally. Specializing in providing a full range of communications solutions to financial and professional services companies, Prosek delivers business impact through an unexpected level of passion, creativity and marketing savvy.  Having previously held leadership positions at the Big 10 – NFL – NASCAR – Bank of America – Mastercard and more - Jon is arguably one of the impactful Sports Business Strategic Communications Leaders. He's also an incredible human who prides himself on mentoring and leading with giving as evidenced by his Professorship at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport, and in his advocacy for disabled athletes. For all of these reasons and more - I'm beyond proud to announce that he is also a member of the 2025 #LeadershipAthlete Draft Class.  This episode is full of real talk and tips - many that are applicable in both work and in life. So, tune-in and take notes during this Masterclass in Unlocking the Power of Sports & Communications featuring: Lessons from Jon's incredible career journey  Crisis Comms Rules of the Road Athletes as Business Owners Communicating Your Brand Athletes in the NIL Era What Mentoring Actually Means  The Evolution of Sports Ownership AND MORE! We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hearing your feedback! LEADERSHIP IS A SPORT & IT'S GAMETIME

Cathy Rinne and Lauren Van De Mark - Flex Line Automation In this episode of 'Small Town, Big Business,' host Deb Barnett sits down with Cathy Rinne and Lauren Van De Mark of Flex-Line Automation from Chester, Illinois. They discuss the company's 40-year journey from a family farm shop to becoming a significant player in industrial automation. Cathy and Lauren share insights into the challenges and successes of running a family business, the impact of automation on manufacturing, and the importance of community and collaboration. They also discuss their experiences as women in the industry and the transformative role of social media and AI in modern business. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements 00:43 Meet Kathy and Lauren: The Faces Behind FlexLine Automation 01:18 The Origin Story of FlexLine Automation 03:24 Challenges and Growth in the Early Years 04:47 Becoming a Woman-Owned Business 05:43 Lauren's Journey into the Family Business 07:56 The Importance of Small Town Manufacturing 10:30 What FlexLine Automation Does 14:00 Reaching Out to Rural Manufacturers 18:26 The Role of Automation in Modern Manufacturing 24:39 Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Stereotypes 32:18 Challenges of Running a Family Business 34:09 Balancing Family and Business Dynamics 36:00 Challenges of Joining a Family Business 37:37 Embracing Technology and AI 45:19 The Importance of Networking and Resources 48:41 Collaboration and Industry Insights 51:59 The Conveyor Cougar and Social Media 55:42 The Why Behind FlexLine Automation 01:03:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois. https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Our guest: https://flex-lineautomation.com/

What would you do if, at 26 years old, you had the opportunity to buy the company you worked for?   Would you take the leap? Or would the fear of failure hold you back?   Today's episode features Founding and Managing Partner of Sandpiper Ventures, Sarah Young, who faced exactly this decision. With less than a year of experience at a public affairs agency, she and two colleagues decided to buy the company they worked for at the time. What followed was a remarkable journey of scaling the business from 7 employees to over 50, eventually leading to a successful sale to one of Canada's largest PR firms.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO41

Want to know the secret behind building a loyal following of 140,000+ engaged followers who actually buy from you?   This week's episode features Vicki Pollack, the straight-talking New Yorker who's revolutionizing how we think about social media presence and authentic communication online.   She breaks down exactly how she used talking head videos to build her empire, sharing the psychological triggers, technical tips, and strategic insights that made her content impossible to scroll past.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO40

Coming up with reliable strategies to get in front of qualified prospects is one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face.     In this episode, PR consultant Gloria Chou shares a powerful method she used to grow her audience, secure long-term partnerships, and generate over $250,000 in sales.      Discover how Gloria leveraged her signature "CPR pitching method" (credibility, point of view, relevance) to speak in front of over 5,000 people, add thousands of subscribers to her email list, and create an evergreen webinar funnel that has produced 7-figures in revenue since 2020.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO36    

Have you ever wondered what it takes to generate a million dollars in sales in just one month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my company's recent challenge to hit that ambitious goal.     Tune in to hear the specific strategies and tactics we implemented in pursuit of a million dollar month, the results we achieved, and the key lessons learned along the way. Whether or not you have your sights set on seven figures, these insights can help you set the right goals for your business and develop a plan to reach them.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO35

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right in your business, but still not seeing the results you want? You're not alone. Building a successful coaching program takes time, patience, and a willingness to iterate and experiment. But the payoff can be huge - just ask Jenn Pike, who built a seven-figure program from the ground up.     In this episode, Jen shares her journey from personal trainer to successful online coach and entrepreneur.      If you're ready to take your coaching business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen. Jen's insights and advice will inspire you to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO34

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a webinar that generates massive sales? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a single webinar that brought in $1.85 million over just 16 months.     I'll break down the key elements that made this particular webinar so successful, from the strategic title to its place in the sales funnel to the power of demonstrating use cases. If you're looking to dial up your sales with webinars and workshops this year, you won't want to miss these insights.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO33

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to scale your business to seven figures without a full-time team? In this episode, I sit down with Hina Khan, a peak performance mindset coach for CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs, who did just that.     Tune in to learn Hina's philosophy on creating a business and life you love through ease, joy, and fun. Discover how to surround yourself with the right people, let go of limiting beliefs, and step into your identity as a powerful leader and salesperson.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO32

In this episode, Eleanor reveals three powerful steps to manufacture more time as your business grows. These techniques have been honed over 8 years of coaching women entrepreneurs to scale their companies without sacrificing their most precious resource.   Discover how to simplify, upgrade your team, and niche down to create expansive space in your calendar. With focus, courage, and discipline, you'll learn to lead your company from a place of possibility, not scarcity. Get ready to make more time!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO31  

As a woman, you're constantly bombarded with arbitrary standards and metrics that society tells you that you need to achieve. But is the million-dollar revenue mark just another one of these empty ideals?   Discover the three key reasons why Eleanor is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who sustainably scale to seven figures by 2030. Learn how achieving this revenue goal empowers you to provision for yourself and your team, drive meaningful innovation, and experience personal transformation.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO30

Do you feel like you don't have the time or energy to grow your business while also being present for your family and your own well-being? Have you ever considered how the skill of emotional regulation could be the key to unlocking your potential and achieving the success you desire?   In this powerful episode, leadership coach and author of Dying to Be a Good Mother, Heather Chauvin, shares her inspiring transformation from a social worker battling a life-threatening cancer diagnosis to creating a flourishing seven-figure business.   Tune in this week to learn Heather's practical and transformative process for managing your time and energy to create the impact you desire while feeling alive, aligned, and energized.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO29

Are you a B2B consultant or service provider looking to scale up your corporate sales in 2025? What if there was a simple, low-cost marketing template that could help you generate a steady stream of high-value clients? In this episode, Eleanor shares the exact system she uses to land nearly $1 million in corporate sales over just 24 months.   Join Eleanor this week as she walks you through her 10-Minute Corporate Client Attraction System that revolves around booking 15-minute "shared vision meetings" with potential clients.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO28

Have you ever wondered how to scale an agency to seven figures without building a massive team or sacrificing profit margins?    In this episode, Eleanor sits down with Renee Warren: award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of the PR agency We Wild Women. Renee reveals the key decision that allowed her agency to experience hockey stick growth in both revenue and profitability.   Tune in this week to hear how, by doing less, Renee and her partner were able to streamline operations, boost team morale, attract bigger clients, and ultimately catapult their PR agency to over a million dollars in revenue.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO27

Are you ready to make 2025 your breakout year? Do you want to take your business to the next level and achieve the financial performance, brand position, team development, and leadership mastery you've been dreaming of? If so, this episode is a must-listen.     From overcoming indecision to being aggressive about customer acquisition, Eleanor doesn't hold back in delivering the hard-hitting advice you need to hear. She also invites you to join her for a special client event on December 5th, the Seven-Figure Freedom Formula, where you'll dive even deeper into these concepts and create a powerful plan for your business in 2025.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO25

If you're currently growing your company, the reality is you need to develop stronger preparation skills to help you maximize your impact with less stress and more joy, and Eleanor's got you covered this week.   Listen in to hear Eleanor's simple but powerful four-step preparation protocol she uses to get clear on her priorities, set better intentions, and truly maximize her impact, and learn how implementing this process will help you take on big challenges while feeling calm, composed and supported as you finish out the year strong.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO25

What does it take to turn your expertise into patented inventions that generate millions?   Eleanor sits down with Amy Jordan, former Marvel Studios executive turned pilates entrepreneur, who did exactly that. Amy shares how she sketched out her first pilates machine on a plane, invested over $200K to prototype it, and then launched the WundaBar Pilates brand… but the journey wasn't easy. Tune in to hear all the details of Amy's incredible entrepreneurial journey and glean insights on how to turn your own ideas into valuable, revenue-generating assets.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO24

What do you need to let go of in your business in order to grow to the next level? When it comes to scaling a business, the most smart, savvy, and successful business owners understand that sometimes, less is actually more.   In today's case study interview, Eleanor is joined by Oonagh Duncan, a multi-award-winning fitness expert and author of the international bestselling book Healthy as F*ck. Oonagh walks you through a series of cuts, scale-backs, and eliminations she has made over the last couple of decades of growing her fitness empire, and how each of those phases produced the next quantum leap.   Tune in this week to learn Oonagh's insights on how subtracting and simplifying can actually lead to exponential business growth.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO23

Are you considering a pivot in your business? Maybe you want to change your niche, your offers, your message, or your entire strategy. Before you make any big moves, it's crucial to ensure you're pivoting for the right reasons.     Join Eleanor this week as she walks you through three essential questions to ask yourself before making a pivot. These questions will help you explore your motivations and make sound decisions as a leader and CEO, and by the end of this episode, you'll have a framework for evaluating potential pivots and ensuring they align with your long-term business goals.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO22

 Visit www.winninggovernmentcontracts.com for more info and help with proposals and certifications. Choosing the right certification is a key to success in winning government contracts!  In this episode, find out:How to choose the best certification for your business?What to do if you don't qualify for a certification?Plus, answers to listener submitted questions.As always, you get much more including inspiration for targeting the government market.  So listen and act on what you are hearing.  Please like, subscribe, leave a five star review, and send your questions to me at info@federalpcs.com.  Visit my website at www.winninggovernmentcontracts.com.

 Visit www.winninggovernmentcontracts.com for more info and help with proposals and certifications. "What is the best approach, in sequence to get started with winning government contracts?"  That's a great question and there is a three step road map that I take clients through that takes them from having never done work with the Government to success in the Government market.  In this podcast episode, I will share this road map with you, and you can use it to win in the Government market. Visit my website at www.winninggovernmentcontracts.com - use the links there to call me.

Eleanor is always on the lookout for great reads that will help her learn, grow, and gain exposure to the ideas of influential leaders, and in this episode, she gives you her essential reading list for every aspiring or existing seven-figure woman CEO.     Join Eleanor this week as she shares the top seven books that have helped her as a woman CEO and working mom to grow Safi Media into the top 1% of women-owned companies globally. From making peace with power as a woman leader to building a saleable business, these books offer invaluable insights and strategies that will skyrocket your business.       Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO21

Have you ever wondered how to leverage Instagram to skyrocket your business growth? What's the secret to creating compelling content that attracts your ideal clients and generates real revenue?      In this episode, Eleanor sits down with Jenna Harding, the Instagram expert behind @jennaspaige to uncover her secrets to Instagram success. Jenna shares her incredible journey from being an overworked, underpaid social media manager to building a thriving seven-figure business using her signature Insta-booked formula. If you're currently marketing on Instagram, you're going to want to pay close attention to today's case study.     Tune in this week as Jenna breaks down the key components of her Instagram strategy and reveals how you can implement them in your own business, even if you don't have a huge following right now.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO20

Do you have a powerful vision statement for your company? Many of you have a vision for your brand but aren't articulating it clearly.      Join Eleanor this week as she shows you why having a million-dollar vision statement is one of the most important things you can do to build your personal brand, and how being able to articulate your vision will help you scale to the multi-million dollar mark.      Get full show notes, transcripts, and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO19

Do you feel like your time management system just isn't cutting it anymore? Like you're constantly working for everyone else, leaving no space for what truly excites you? I've been there too. But what if you could take back control of your calendar and build a thriving business while working far less than the typical 40-hour workweek?     This week, I'm joined by time management expert and founder of The Pink Bee, Megan Sumrell. Join Megan as she shares how she scaled her seven-figure business with a lean team, focusing on what matters most. She'll also break down the exact strategies she's using to grow her email list and boost revenue effortlessly through her branded app.       Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO18

Have you ever felt torn between your mission as a business owner, the amount of money you want to make, and your role as a mother? Can women really have it all? What could increasing the number of women entrepreneurs earning seven figures and beyond really do for our world?   These are some of the questions Eleanor dives into with Jackie Serviss on her podcast, The Jackie Serviss Show. Jackie is a seasoned HR leader and Executive Coach with a passion for driving sustainable business growth through the power of people.   Listen in this week as Eleanor and Jackie discuss why so few women entrepreneurs break the million-dollar mark, and the shifts that need to happen to change that statistic.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO17

Do you dream of building a seven-figure business without a big team? Is it even possible to do it alone? Eleanor's guest this week is a solopreneur who doesn't have any employees and doesn't consider herself a leader, but she's built a seven-figure business doing what she loves.     This week, Eleanor is joined by award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst, Laura Belgray. Laura has cracked the code on using email to generate over a million dollars in annual sales, and in this episode, she gives you the fundamentals of email marketing and her secrets for crafting compelling emails your audience can't wait to read.      Listen in as Laura reveals how she built her seven-figure solopreneur company from scratch using email.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO16