Unlock The Heartbeat Of Your Market Course Breakdown
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Release Date: 02/06/2024
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
In this episode of the Owning Up podcast, Moni speaks with Kera Sanchez, founder of MilSpo Social Magazine, about her journey as a military spouse and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of community, collaboration, and support among military spouses, the challenges of starting a business, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Kera shares her experiences with failure, time management, and the mission of her magazine to empower women and provide visibility to diverse voices in the military spouse community. Takeaways Kera Sanchez emphasizes the importance of community and...
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Finance Fridays & Done Lists: Building a Business That Fits Your Life Episode Overview Running a business as a military spouse means navigating PCS moves, deployments, and constant change. In this episode, we're ditching the hustle mentality and talking about what it really means to build a lifestyle business—one that adapts to YOUR life, not the other way around. Plus, our CEO, Moni Jefferson is sharing her exact weekly schedule structure and the game-changing approach to daily to-do lists that finally helped me feel "done." In This Episode What is a Lifestyle Business? A business...
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Military Spouse Entrepreneur Community Update: January Welcome to the AMSE monthly update! Join Moni, CEO and Founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, as she shares everything happening this month inside the AMSE Circle—your verified community for military spouse business owners. In This Episode: 🎉 Big News: Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide Issue 11 75,000 printed copies distributed across military installations nationwide Ad space available starting at $250 (limited spots remaining!) Automatic inclusion for all members as of January 1st in the Military Spouse...
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In this episode, Moni and Andrea discuss the often-overlooked leadership skills that military spouses possess and how they can leverage these skills in their businesses. They explore the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including adaptability, crisis management, and the importance of community support. Andrea emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recognizing one's leadership abilities, and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout. The conversation also touches on practical steps for military spouses to embrace their leadership roles and maintain momentum during...
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Episode Summary In this episode, AMSE CEO and Founder Moni sits down with Megan Harless, founder of PCS Like A Pro, to discuss everything military spouse business owners need to know about moving their businesses during a PCS. From maximizing reimbursements to managing the stress of relocation, Megan shares insider knowledge on regulations, documentation, and strategies that can save military families thousands of dollars. This conversation covers the often-overlooked financial benefits available to spouses, common costly mistakes, and practical tools for making your next PCS smoother...
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Show notes: Episode Overview Join host Moni as she breaks down everything you need to know about the and why military spouses need to attend this transformative business event. Moni shares that this summit was divinely timed, moving from May to October after retirement and major life changes. The partnership with Business Beyond the Battlefield and Patrick's team made this Arlington, Texas location possible, creating an even better opportunity for military spouse entrepreneurs to connect and grow. Who Should Attend • All military spouses with business interests: Consultants,...
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Exclusive Interview with Josh Turner Episode Description: Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation with country music star Josh Turner. In this special episode, we strip away the typical interview format for a more personal dialogue where we each asked the questions that mattered most to us. Get ready for candid insights and meaningful conversation with one of country music's most authentic voices. Featured Guest: Josh Turner - Country music singer, songwriter, and performer Episode Highlights: Intimate Q&A format with focused, meaningful questions Candid insights from Josh...
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Episode Overview Former White House staffer turned CEO Lauren Weiner joins us for an unfiltered conversation about ditching traditional rules to build a $100 million business empire. From quitting her prestigious government job to follow her husband to Italy (only to be told she couldn't work!) to landing the largest contract ever awarded to a woman-owned business in Special Operations history, Lauren's journey is pure entrepreneurial gold. We're diving deep into her new book "Unruly" and the game-changing strategies that military spouse entrepreneurs need to hear. What You'll Learn How to...
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Here's a refined version for your podcast: Missed the National Memorial Day Concert? You can still watch! The concert will be streaming through Sunday, June 9th – don't miss this incredible tribute to our fallen heroes. In this episode of Owning Up, you'll hear an intimate and powerful conversation with Gold Star Spouse Krista Simpson Anderson. Join me alongside fellow military spouses and organizations as we dive deep into Krista's journey navigating motherhood, military life, and building a nonprofit to support others walking in her footsteps. This is a conversation that matters – one...
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Join me for a deeply moving conversation with Scott Hastings, who will be performing at the Capital Concerts National Memorial Day Concert on May 25th at 8pm EST. You can watch live on PBS or stream on Facebook and YouTube. This interview is filled with genuine, heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after listening. Scott opens up in ways that are both vulnerable and inspiring - you'll want to have tissues nearby. Don't miss this touching episode that captures the true spirit of Memorial Day and the power of music to honor those who served. We love how our listeners support the...
info_outlineEver feel stuck with connecting with your audience. Well on today's episode with Special Guest Introduction - Monique James will break down of the importance of asking questions and tapping into the client needs by breaking down the new and first course offered for our members as AMSE- Unlock the Heartbeat of your market.
About Moniek James:
- Veteran army spouse, seasoned trainer, consultant, and visionary founder of Renegade Creative Media Group.
- Renegade Creative Media Group: Content marketing, consulting, and training agency empowering commercial and nonprofit organizations.
- Monique's impact since 2015: Training over 5000 small business owners and entrepreneurs in content clarity for online marketing.
Deep Dive into the "Unlock the Heartbeat of Your Market" Course:
- Overview of the first community-driven course at Amnesty.
- Tactical guide to customer discovery led by Monique James.
- Monique's expertise, experience, and secrets to thriving in the evolving world of content marketing.
*Interview Segment:
- Monique's background and approach: A questioner at heart, tackling obstacles with strategic thinking.
- Importance of asking questions in business and personal growth.
- Monique's journey into entrepreneurship and empowering herself with questions.
- The significance of clarity and self-awareness in marketing strategy.
Course Insights - "Heartbeat of Your Market":
- Real-world example: Navigating a favorite retail store and emotional pulse points.
- Importance of recognizing and leveraging emotional triggers in marketing.
- Integration of AI cheat code: Leveraging technology for efficient and productive marketing.
Empathy and Asking Questions:
- Refreshing mindset on empathy in marketing.
- Recognizing pain and pleasure points in customers.
- Importance of asking questions and understanding customers' desires.
AI Cheat Code:
- Monique's experience in leveraging AI in various aspects of her business.
- Formula for using AI, particularly the ChatGPT tool, in marketing strategy.
- Refining outputs for personalized and impactful marketing messages.
Coaching Call Insights:
- Common thread: Entrepreneurs wrestling with clarity on what they sell.
- Recognition of the need for clarity on the foundational element: The offer.
- Upcoming course: "Offer Cure" to focus specifically on refining and defining offerings.
*Encouragement and Evolution:
- Embracing the opportunity for a reset and quarterly virtual trainings.
- Encouraging flexibility, openness, and willingness to endure the process.
- Evolution as a leader reflecting in the evolution of the business.
- Acknowledging confusion but understanding it's a part of the process.
Closing and Connect with Monique James:
- Overview of Monique's future plans: Quarterly virtual trainings and new courses.
- Encouragement to embrace evolution and stay open to change.
- Connect with Monique on LinkedIn or Instagram @MoniqueJames.
- The importance of empathy and intention in marketing strategies.
Show Support and Resources:
- Become an Owning Up supporter for $5 at glow.fm/owningup.
- Access all information on the AMSI membership circle dashboard for free.
- Subscribe to the podcast and join AMSI at amcmembers.com for resources, connections, and previous episodes.