Podcast #76: Do You Prepare or Repair?
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
Release Date: 09/11/2017
Podcast #433: Communication Without the BS: DiSC® Gets You Heard
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses"! In this episode of No More Excuses, I’m diving into one of my favorite tools for transforming teams and leaders: the DiSC® assessment. If you’ve ever felt like you’re talking but no one’s really hearing you—or if your team is constantly missing the mark—it’s probably not the message, it’s the communication style. I’ll break down what DiSC® is, why I use it with all of my clients, and how it can instantly help you understand yourself and others better. From improving collaboration to boosting...
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Podcast #432: Is AI Helping Your Business… or Hurting It?
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back, Badasses, to another episode of No More Excuses! Today, I’ve got one big question for you:Is AI helping your business… or hurting it? Or hell, have you even TRIED it yet? Because here’s the truth—AI is not coming. It’s already here. And whether you like it or not, your competition is probably already using it to streamline their operations, create content faster, automate customer service, or cut costs without cutting corners. So, I’ll ask again: Is it helping or hurting your business? Let’s back up a bit. AI has been...
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Podcast #431: Market Like a Badass, Not a Bystander!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! In today's episode, I talk about how marketing isn’t optional if you want to grow your business. If people don’t know you exist, they can’t hire you, refer you, or support you. Yet many business owners hide behind excuses: “I don’t have time,” “I’m not good at social media,” or “I don’t know what to post.” Those are choices, not facts. EXCUSES not reasons! Here are 3 ways to start marketing in a way that actually moves the needle: Show up consistently. Visibility is currency. Pick one platform...
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Podcast #430: The Year Is Half Over – Let’s Change the Damn Game
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses. HALF THE YEAR IS GONE. Are you where you thought you’d be? If not—don’t panic. But don’t keep playing it safe either. It’s time to pivot, simplify, and SHOW UP. This week on the No More Excuses podcast: 🔥 3 tips to shift gears & finish 2025 strong 🔥 Why visibility = revenue 🔥 The truth about your circle of influence AND A CHALLENGE! Let’s change the damn game. You in? If you’re ready to recommit, put HELL YES in the comment section or email me at
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Podcast #429: Thriving Through This SHIT Economy!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses. Feeling the pressure of this economy? Inflation got your clients hesitating and your confidence wobbling? You’re not alone—but you’re also not off the hook! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to keep your business not just alive, but growing—even when things feel uncertain. We’re talking strategy, mindset, visibility, and why waiting for things to “calm down” is a trap. How to adapt your offers and pricing What to cut and what to double down on And why your belief in your...
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Podcast #428: It's June... Now What?
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! Welcome to June. Yep, it's here. Half of 2025 is already in the rearview mirror. For small business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, this moment can feel either electric or exhausting. Maybe you're ahead of your goals, firing on all cylinders. Or maybe you're staring at that untouched vision board wondering where the hell the time went. Wherever you're at, here's the truth: Being off track doesn't mean you're out of the race. It just means it's time to get real, reset, and refocus. The Gut Check Ask yourself: ...
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Podcast #427: It’s May – Time to Bloom!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of 'No More Excuses"! I'm your host Sandi Ballard, The BADASS Business Coach™ and today I want to remind you that it is May! It’s May, and that means one thing—besides warmer weather, allergy season, and iced coffee overload—it’s Small Business Month! That’s right. This month is all about YOU, the badass behind the business. Whether you're solo or leading a growing team, this is your reminder that you’re the heartbeat of our economy, the risk-taker, the late-night thinker, the go-all-in-er. And that deserves to be...
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Podcast #426: Q2 Is Here: Keep That Energy Up!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to No More Excuses! We are almost three weeks into Q2! Spring is in full bloom, and guess what? Your momentum and energy should be, too. No more dragging your feet, no more waiting for the perfect time to take action. The time is NOW. Listen in as today, I’m giving you three simple but powerful ways to get—and stay—motivated so you can dominate this quarter like the badass you are. ARE YOU READY? Tip #1: Refresh Your Goals Like You Refresh Your Space! Tip #2: Create Energy—Don’t Wait for It! Tip #3: Surround Yourself with People Who Light You Up!...
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Podcast #1 [Reposted from 2016]: Time to Spring Clean!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the No More Excuses Podcast. Today I am reposting my VERY 1st PODCAST! I recorded this on March 21, 2016! And, it's STILL RELEVANT! I would say over the years I have gone through many adjustments in my podcast, including being more DIRECT, edgier, the occasional cuss words, but the reason I'm still here is because of YOU! Every time I've thought about stopping, someone emails me and says how much something I said resonated with them, helped them in some way, etc. etc. So... despite some pauses here and there, I'M STILL HERE! Listen in and share IF and...
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Podcast #425: You Don't Have to Be a Bitch to be a BADASS!
No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses"! In this episode, I break down the myth that being a BADASS means being cold, rude, or harsh. True power comes from confidence, setting boundaries, and showing up with strength and respect. I’ll walk you through the key differences between being a badass and just being a jerk, plus how to communicate with authority, handle criticism like a pro, and own your success without apology. Bottom line? You don’t need to tear others down to rise. You can be kind, bold, and unstoppable—all at the same time. Tune in,...
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WOW! It's been a whirlwind of a month with the weather and for many people I have spoken with, including me! Mostly in a good way for business, but it has been crazy watching the Weather Channel, surfing Facebook and texting friends in all areas, including LA to check on them.
With all of the crazy weather, and my client who got VERY busy, very FAST, it made me start thinking about being PREPARED. Was Houston prepared? Can you prepare for a wildfire? Florida seemed prepared. It actually seemed like waiting for that giraffe to be born waiting on Irma to hit. LOL! So, HOW are you, or ARE you prepared in business?
I don't always mean preparing for the worst. But Benjamin Franklin did say, "By Failing to Prepare, you are Preparing to Fail!" And yep, it wasn't raining when Noah Built the Ark. So, why wait for something to happen (Or as I like to say), "for shit to go sideways", for you to get your ducks in a row?
Listen into this week's podcast for more on what happens when you aren't prepared! Whether that's getting your processes in order, yes, doing an initial business plan, creating your marketing, or even having financial reserves, being prepared can and will help whether things go wrong OR too right, too fast! So, perhaps instead of repairing, you'll be PREpared!
If you missed last week's podcast listen in first, then come back and see how you have to contribute to achieve, and how being prepared can help you do even more of both!
This week, tell me:
- Where are you listening to this? (City/State/Country)
- A time when you WISH you had prepared - and what happened.
- And don't forget to SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!!
If you can't figure out HOW to prepare, contact me to set up a FREE 30-min Coaching call and let's get you some quick ways to do so!
Have a great week and if you are IN the areas that have suffered with this weather, I hope you are doing ok and were properly prepared! If so, tell us how!
Cheers!
Sandi