My Freedom Grove Podcast
If you don't take care of your Mental Health, your business won't matter. Being a successful entrepreneur depends on a healthy mindset, aligned processes that support your business & life strategy and goals, and being part of a collaborative community of support. My Freedom Grove podcast sets you up for success with this 3 tiered holistic approach. Get inspired and get moving in your business while taking care of you.
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Ep #196 From Chaos to Clarity: Organize Facebook Ad Data for Profit
09/12/2025
Ep #196 From Chaos to Clarity: Organize Facebook Ad Data for Profit
From chaos to clarity: Learn how to organize Facebook Ad data, learn from failed ads, and build profitable campaigns so you don’t waste money. Facebook Ads can feel like a slot machine—chaotic, overwhelming, and expensive. But the truth is, your ad data is gold. If you’re not organizing it, you’re losing money and missing the winning combinations that could scale your business. In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop wasting your ad spend by using Facebook Ad Workbooks—a simple, structured way to keep track of your tests, learn from your data, and build repeatable systems that increase your ROAS. You’ll learn about: Why Facebook Ad Manager is so overwhelming (and how to cut through the noise). The 4 types of Facebook Ad Workbooks I created for my clients—and why they rave about them. How color coding, simplified metrics, and organized creative reviews transform ads from gambling into science. The step-by-step path to more confidence, clarity, and higher-performing ads. 🎧 Whether you’re testing niches, freebies, new offers, or scaling with high-converting ads, this episode will help you keep your data working for you instead of against you. Links from this Episode - Get access to Niche Hero, the 2 Irresistible Offer Labs and Ad Genie plus 2 weekly coaching calls with Gretchen course & workbook course & workbook course & workbook to explore options. Get the Right Support for Your Life and Business - Create a sustainable business while putting Mental Health first - Business courses and coaching for a season or a lifetime, it's your choice. Get on the waiting list so you don't miss the next open enrollment period. Free Resources to get you started: - Reach your clients without feeling salesy. Learn the 10 sales funnels that work to fill your roster. Overcome the 5 heartfelt obstacles to using sales funnels and hear real world examples that will warm your heart. - Achieve your business goals using The Clarity Steps goal achievement system. Specially designed for determined Coaches, Healers and Educators that want to balance healing, progress and results. - Use $4 FB Poll Ads to validate your Niche, Offers & Funnel—without wasting time or money
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Episode #198 The Relationship Advantage - How to Increase Demand for Your Offer
08/04/2025
Episode #198 The Relationship Advantage - How to Increase Demand for Your Offer
Whether you're an entrepreneur offering transformative services or an Operational Excellence leader championing Lean tools inside a company—one challenge remains the same: getting people to actually want what you offer. Having powerful tools, processes and services isn't enough. If people aren’t engaging with what you offer, the problem usually isn’t the tool. It’s the relationship. Relationships open the door to creating desire and demand for your services. Establishing know, like, and trust factors are essential for your success. In this episode, you’ll discover 5 actionable strategies to build trust, credibility, and desire for your tools, processes, and services—without pushing or convincing. When you focus on connection first, adoption and buy-in follow naturally. These relationship-building practices help you overcome resistance, boost engagement, and create a steady stream of clients and internal champions who are eager to use your tools, processes, and services—because they trust you, and they see the value. [00:00] The Hidden Key to Demand: Why Relationships Make or Break Your Business Discover how building relationships isn’t just “nice”—it’s a strategic advantage that makes people crave your process, tools, and services. [06:14] The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Make Are you unknowingly sabotaging interest in your offers? Learn the common misstep that kills desire—and what to do instead. [12:02] Strategy 1: The 30-Minute Connection Walk Steal this genius approach used by beloved leaders to deepen trust, loyalty, and engagement—in just 30 minutes a day. [17:45] Strategy 2: The Information Tracker Got a bad memory? No problem. Learn how to remember details that make people feel seen, valued, and eager to work with you. [22:58] Strategy 3: Relevant Resources Turn a simple conversation into a golden opportunity to serve—and become unforgettable in the process. [28:11] Strategy 4: Customized Approach How tailoring your language and tools to individual preferences skyrockets their interest and investment. [33:40] Strategy 5: The Power of Tie Backs Discover the one relationship move that builds emotional connection, keeps you top of mind, and primes people to say yes.
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BONUS Ep #197 Creating Profitable Products & Partnerships
04/30/2024
BONUS Ep #197 Creating Profitable Products & Partnerships
What makes your Product profitable? The obvious answer is to provide a solution to a real world problem for your client. What about the not so obvious factor? Have you considered Partnerships? Do you know what a partnership is? Are you sure that's what it is? Hmmm, there might be something you're missing. My guest, Tarryne West - CEO & Lead Coach at Change One Woman, has something you need to hear. Tarryne has been in business for 13 years helping individuals, small businesses and large corporations. She knows what works. And she's going to let you in on the strategy. In addition to being absolutely delightful, Tarryne provides incredible insight into the world of Bespoke Corporate Coaching Packages. This is an absolute MUST listen if you are considering a business that supports Business to Business when teams are involved. COME LEARN FROM TARRYNE WEST at the PLATFORM & PROFIT SUMMIT May 1-3rd. She's giving you the framework to create your profitable VIP Day. In this episode we explore: Creating a profitable VIP day, the right way Creating Products & Leveraging Partnerships The Single Most Important Question to Ask in Partnership Pitches Equal Value Transfer Corporate Programs - a 3 Way Partnership The Brilliance & Profit Potential of Diversity in Partnerships Links from this Episode - get your free ticket to benefit from the wisdom, action plans and journeys of 30+ speakers.
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Episode #195 How does Facebook Pixel Help Me?
04/26/2024
Episode #195 How does Facebook Pixel Help Me?
I missed a huge opportunity my first 2 years of business. Nobody told me about the Facebook Pixel. All the work I put into social media and driving traffic to my website for 2 years gave zero benefit when I went to run Facebook ads. I had to start with a 100% cold audience. I felt so cheated and heartbroken. We can all agree that a person is more likely to buy from a company they already know about. So, it's not that you can't get results from ads with a cold audience. It's that you can get bigger, better results and your ads can cost less. I don't want you to miss out. Even if you're not ready to run Facebook Ads, you'll want to install the Pixel. That way, when you're ready for ads, you'll have a nice warm audience. None of your social media effort would have been wasted. But first, do you know what a Facebook Pixel is? In this episode I'm going to share what the Facebook Pixel is, how you can benefit from it, how to set one up, plus a sneak peak at 1 advanced topic that will help you significantly drive up results and lower cost. In this episode we explore: Is your phone really listening to you? Or is it the Pixel? What a Facebook Pixel is and how it works Tips you can use as a consumer (especially if you want the ads to stop) Ways to use the Facebook Pixel to Help Your Business How to Set up your Facebook Pixel How the Pixel can help you get better, cheaper results.
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Episode #194 Is My Facebook Ad Working (Metrics Demystified)
04/18/2024
Episode #194 Is My Facebook Ad Working (Metrics Demystified)
You're running Facebook Ads and getting no Sales. Your first question is always "Is my Ad Working?" and "What should I change?". Or you may be in the all or nothing camp. If you're not getting sales you may decide "Facebook Ads don't work." I get it. It can be frustrating. Plus you're losing money. That's why you need to know about ad metrics and how to read them. Not only will you know if your ad is working, your data will tell you what needs to change. Even better, some metrics and drilldown features in Meta Ads Manager will help you make your ads more affordable. Today we're going to have some ad metric fun. Remember, metrics are just neutral numbers. The numbers don't mean anything about us as a person. It also doesn't mean anything about our product/service or business. The number is there to help interpret experiments. Get ready to jot down a few notes. We're diving into ROI, ROAS, Impressions, Frequency, Click Through Rate, Cost per Click, Cost per Result and Click Through Rate (All). You'll walk away know what they are, what targets indicate "its working" and how to use the numbers to lower your ad cost, get more sales and profit. Plus, you'll hear the exciting announcement about the happening May 1-3rd. Click the link to get your free ticket! In this episode we explore: What are high level metrics and what do you do with them? - ROI & ROAS The 6 important metrics for an ad Which metric targets mean the ad is "working"? Working Ad vs. Optimized Ad to generate profit The right time to throw a lot of money at an Ad. S
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Episode #193 The 4 Magical Components of Facebook Ads
04/11/2024
Episode #193 The 4 Magical Components of Facebook Ads
Facebook Ads are a great way to drive traffic to your website and offers. But how do you get them to work? It comes down to 4 things. Just like a puzzle, Facebook Ads only work if all the correct puzzle pieces are present and they are in the right positions. In today's episode you'll learn what the 4 magical components are and how to test to make sure they are correct. Once all 4 are correct, you're golden! Worried you're going to get lost or overwhelmed? I've included the strategy for how to do micro tests on one component at a time. It helps you stay focused, get your results faster and keep your Facebook ad spend small. If you need an extra boost of energy, mood and clearing of brainfog to get your testing done, I recommend trying Magic Mind's Productivity Shots. It's amazing how 2 ounces of refreshing green juice per day can benefit you and your business! Enjoy a discount of up to 56% off your first subscription of Magic Mind's Productivity Shots by using the special link . Plus you can get 20% of your first purchase when you enter the code MYFREEDOM20. In this episode we explore: Ensuring your ad is shown to your Ideal Clients Static image, video or carousel...which works best? Not great with headlines? Me neither, here's the thing that helped. Does your copy have "the connection factor?" Why throwing in the towel after 1 Facebook Ad doesn't help your business S
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Episode #192 Should I Use Facebook Ads?
04/06/2024
Episode #192 Should I Use Facebook Ads?
Facebook Ads are a tempting way to get clients. But, will they work for you? You already know they'll be an investment of money. And most likely money is kinda tight because you need clients. That's why you're considering Facebook Ads in the first place. Before you jump in and pay for ads, it's best to get some education first. You're in luck! During the month of April I'm releasing a 5 episode podcast series all about Facebook Ads. See below for a sneak peak at the upcoming episodes. In today's episode you'll learn the types of Facebook Ads, the purpose of each type, the approximate cost of each type, and the difference between Cold & Warm audiences. EVEN BETTER - I'll reveal 2 surprising ways that Facebook Ads can increase your Facebook Business Page following and give you Irresistible Offer Research poll data. Afterall, you don't want to build a product, service or sales funnel offer that nobody wants, right? Facebook Ads provide Data to Make Decisions. The Data always reveals the Answers to make everything work. You need a Clear Head. That's where Magic Mind's Productivity Shots come in. They help clear the brain fog, bump up your mood and give you energy. Enjoy a discount of up to 56% off your first subscription of Magic Mind's Productivity Shots by using the special link . Plus you can get 20% of your first purchase when you enter the code MYFREEDOM20. In this episode we explore: The REAL purpose of Facebook Ads The 6 types of Facebook Ads Approximate price of each type of Facebook Ads How to use Facebook Ads to research your Irresistible Offer before you build it How to use Facebook Ads to grow your Facebook Business page following S SNEAK PREVIEW OF 5 Part Facebook Ad Series (coming throughout April 2024) Ep 192 Should I run Facebook Ads? Ep 193 The 4 Components that make Facebook Ads Work Ep 194 How do I know if my Facebook Ads are Working? (Metrics Demystified) Ep 195 How Does a Meta Pixel help? Ep 196 Use it or Lose It - Planning & Keeping Track of Facebook Ad Testing Data
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Episode #191 Compassionate Energy Management
03/27/2024
Episode #191 Compassionate Energy Management
How do you keep your "Business Lights" on when you're having a significant energy dip, mental or physical health challenge, or unexpected life whammy? It happens. You're human. You may wish you felt supercharged every day. But, that's not the human experience. When you had an employee job, you hoped you had a sick day to use. You'd still get paid and you could rest. But now you run a business...cue the anxiety and frustration. WAIT. NOPE. REVERSE THAT. CUE THE...COMPASSION If you have anything other than compassionate thoughts about your energy, your remaining supply will disappear all together. Instead, let's use compassion, some tips and strategies, and a little secret energy boost to pop you back up. Plus, we'll also reveal some tips & tricks to keep your business running while you take a step back. Psst....do you know what a Glimmer Window is? You're about to find out. In this episode we explore: My secret energy booster Let's Talk - 3 Terms that give us a common language Self Preservation & Business Damage Control - When to Pull Back How to Keep The Business Lights On (and what that looks like) Generating Glimmer Window
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Episode #190 Life Whammies and Believing New Things
03/20/2024
Episode #190 Life Whammies and Believing New Things
Oh no! This can't be happening! Dang Life Whammies! Just when you got all your ducks in a row, something comes along and knocks them down. Again. And again. What the heck? How are you supposed to run a business when Life Whammies happen? Maybe your business runs differently for a little bit. That's OK. If you don't put your Mental Health first, your business won't matter. You may get knocked down, but that doesn't mean you stay down. In fact, you may Rise even taller because those Life Whammies were a Catalyst. A Catalyst to Believe New Things. Get your pen and paper ready. You'll jot down a few things today. I'm going to introduce you to a quick daily practice you can use to evolve into Believing a New Thing about yourself. It's really easy. It's one exercise and 5 questions. Yes, even that impossible thing you really wish you could believe...you can believe it. When you believe it, you'll see the path unfold on how to go from Belief to Reality. The first big step is Believing the New Thing. In this episode we explore: Sneak peak of April & May...Facebook Ads! Life Whammies and Making Compassionate Space Putting Mental Health 1st with a Decision to Believe a New Thing Permission for Practical through Delusional Thoughts 30 Day Practice to Believe New Things From ew Belief to Reality
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Episode #189 Relax with Money Buckets
01/12/2024
Episode #189 Relax with Money Buckets
Tight jaw, heavy chest and tense body = nervous system hijacked by money scarcity. It happens to everyone. Life whammies happen. As entrepreneurs we get the added bonus of business whammies and sales scarcity. This episode isn't about how to soothe your nervous system when this happens. This episode is about prevention. How great would it be if you could just relax? Even better, what if you didn't have to feel this way ever? Perhaps 2024 is the year to finally create your money buckets. Not sure what I mean and how to create them? I'm sharing tips and some special buckets you may have never considered. Join me as I share a few of my lessons learned from 2023 expensive business experiments and life whammies. Lessons learned always lead to "What would be better next time?" This is the perfect question as we head into the 2024 Business Vision & Plannign workshop. In this episode we explore: Lessons learned - expensive business experiments & personal whammies Planning experiments and FB ads based on costs Business & Personal Money Buckets The 3 Types of Business years How to bring these concepts in your 2024 Business Vision
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Episode #188 2024 Possibilities
01/07/2024
Episode #188 2024 Possibilities
Make 2024 The Year IT Happens! This year is full of possibilities. Let's get you ready to recieve all of the abundance. Ever start off the New Year with the same goal you had in previous years? If the goal was not met before, you may be unintentionally bringing in emotional baggage that will slow you down. What you need is something brand new. Something for which you have no evidence about outcome either way. Instead you get to feel wonder and freedom. This episode is going to get those creative juices flowing. Goals are so much easier when you know all the pieces. Have you allowed the Universe to align you with the right people to get those pieces? I have a couple of tips that will allow inspiration to kick in. But, are you ready to recieve all of the abundance that's coming your way? At first you might think "Of Course!" But are you really? Let's take a look at these 4 systems. I bet you'll find yourself thinking "Oh wow, I never thought about that before." Exactly. That's why I'm here to help. I can't wait to see what's in store for your 2024! In this episode we explore: The exiliration of doing new things and estabilishing new habits Allowing Universal alignment for biggest impact Exploring new Thought Communities The 4 Systems You need in place to Recieve Abundance Timestamps [0:47] Dealt too many cards? Or Gifted with Possibilities? - How a family card game can shift your perspective of what's needed for success. [2:35] The Best Goals are Exciting and New - Plus No Evidence - Don't let old baggage weigh you down by retrying failed dreams. Shift into curiousity, wonder and excitement of something new. Plus learn about 1 easy tool that will help you establish the habits to ensure your success with the new goal. [7:10] Allow for Universal Alignment for Your Biggest Impact- You'll be blown away when you experience it. There is at least 1 new connection out there that will completely change the trajectory of your business and life. Are you open to allow this alignment? Where do you start?....listen in, I've got some suggestions. [14:07] Ready to Recieve? Maybe. But are your Systems?- Abundance happens, especially when you've made space for it and put out the welcome mat. We'll go over the 4 systems to have ready to ensure 2024 is The Year It Happens!
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Episode #187 Make Space to Manifest Your Dreams
12/19/2023
Episode #187 Make Space to Manifest Your Dreams
If you find yourself thinking “I wish, I wish, I wish…”, you might actually be unconsciously blocking yourself from achieving what you want in your life and in your business. Let’s get out of the “I wish” way of thinking, and into the “of course” energy. “Of course I will sign that client.” “Of course I will meet that business milestone.” “Of course I will take my vacation to the Bahamas this year.” To make this shift, you have to lean into the Law of Attraction which means you believe that a certain thing will happen for you. Think of it like “If you build it, they will come.” It’s time to believe it will happen, and get ready for it. In this episode we explore: Manifestation for business success How to lean into the “of course” energy Making space for your dreams, goals, vision Preparing for your manifestations to happen
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Episode #186 Universal Alignment
12/12/2023
Episode #186 Universal Alignment
Have you ever had something happen in your life or your business and thought to yourself, “Wow! What a lucky coincidence!”? Well, I am here to tell you that I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in Universal Alignment. The Universe is taking care of you and putting people in your path that you need. (Or putting you in someone else’s path that needs you!) As we focus on Mindset this month, I want to dive into the four reasons why the Universe aligns people in the right place at the right time. And of course I have some fun stories to go along with each one! In this episode we explore: The importance of making a difference for even just one person Four reasons why the Universe aligns people How to stay open to the Universe Wins in my business when I was open to Universal Alignment Support I provided to my clients when I was open to Universal Alignment
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Episode #185 Creating Self Belief
12/07/2023
Episode #185 Creating Self Belief
Nothing can derail your business faster than a big dip in Self Belief. It happens to all of us. It's human nature. That doesn't mean you have to keep spinning in the dip. Let's get you out of there...now! There are 5 main ways that I create Self Belief. These ways have helped me achieve things for which I had zero evidence that I would be successful. We know that entrepreneurship involves a lot of experimentation. We start from a blank slate. Everything is new. There is very little evidence to prove that everything is possible. That's when Mindset Obstacles sneak in. As you learned in the previous 4 episodes, you can achieve anything with The Clarity Steps. Part of that is resolving...Mindset Obstacles. The Month of December is dedicated to helping you with Mindset Obstacles. It's very fitting. Everywhere you look in December, you'll see the word "Believe". You believed in the magic of the holidays. You can believe in YOU too! In this episode we explore: Allowing yourself to Believe Imaging the Metaverse YOU Pretty, sparkly Belief Plans Baby stepping your way to Belief The fun of proving yourself wrong
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Episode #184 Optimize Your Revenue and Time in Business
11/28/2023
Episode #184 Optimize Your Revenue and Time in Business
A day comes when your business is making it, but you feel like something is missing. You’re doing all the things. You’re incredibly busy. Your revenue is good, but it doesn’t justify the amount of time and mental bandwidth you’re using. It’s time to uplevel your business. Highly profitable, established businesses leverage their metrics and processes to optimize their time and revenue. Every business has 1 critical path that is vital. It’s the 1 process that must work exceptionally well. All other processes and projects support the critical path. For entrepreneurs, the critical path is a sales funnel. In this episode, we’ll apply the “Special Sauce” to your Sales Funnel. Yep, The Clarity Steps are back. With these routine steps you can streamline your time and increase your revenue & profits! What if by this time next year, your business doubled in revenue & profit and your time decreased by half? Anything is possible with The Clarity Steps. In this episode we explore: Improving the sales funnel process for your business Obstacles I faced in beginning stages of my business Using the Clarity Steps to create more time for yourself Improving the processes you’re already using Eliminating what is not working for you
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Episode #183 High Converting Consultations
11/21/2023
Episode #183 High Converting Consultations
Consultations are a make or break aspect to many businesses. They are the critical moment to learn what a potential customer really needs and how your product/service is the perfect solution. If you don’t have enough consults or you’re not successfully converting the consults into paying clients, your business will suffer. This episode is for you. There are tons of people that need your help. But, if your Connection skills are off, you’ll be tempted to keep yourself occupied with busy work. That doesn’t keep a business afloat. I have a special course to share with you. I’ll show you the exact psychology and authentic approach that will get you fully booked. As for the consult itself, guess what? It’s just a series of process steps. Which process steps you may ask? Why, the Clarity Steps of course! Seriously, this Secret Sauce works on everything! In this episode I’ll reveal how to use The Clarity Steps as your framework for a Consultation call that converts to a paid client. You’ll learn how to connect with heart, with their exact needs and deliver on what is most valuable to them. The Clarity Steps gives you a Win - Win. A win for them and a win for your business, everytime. In this episode we explore: An off the shelf offer to help you book more consultations What a consultation actually is What to do before a consultation call How to structure the consultation call (using the Clarity Steps!) A good idea vs. a valuable idea The difference between innovative projects and improvement projects
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Episode #182 Create Your Suite of Products and Services
11/14/2023
Episode #182 Create Your Suite of Products and Services
It’s time to put all your great ideas into motion and create your suite of products and services for your business. And I have the secret sauce that helps you get them all up and running while still prioritizing your mental health. The Clarity Steps seven-step process is the same framework we talked about in . In this episode we are applying that same process to building your cohesive suite of products and services tailor made for your clients’ needs and obstacles. So get ready to put yourself in the client’s shoes today. You’ll think about where they start and where they hope to go. Then the Clarity Steps will guide you as you build your value ladder and help your clients start to climb. This is the second of four episodes where I am expressing my gratitude to you, my listeners, by sharing how this “secret sauce” can be used in all areas of your business. Make sure to catch all four episodes in November to learn how The Clarity Steps helps you ensure client results, design your products & services, have successful consultations, and optimize your Sales Funnels. 1 process for unlimited results! In this episode we explore: Why the Clarity Steps is the ONE process you need What is a suite of products and services? How to build your cohesive suite of products and services Creating micro-products and services (what & why) Thinking outside the box to give your clients the best experience
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Episode #181 How to Get Client Results
11/07/2023
Episode #181 How to Get Client Results
No matter what type of client you support in your business, you want them to see the results they came for. Would it sound too good to be true if I told you there is a secret sauce to helping your clients get those results? Well it’s not! The Clarity Steps seven-step process is the secret sauce. It’s the framework you need to drive client success. Let’s take a deep dive into what the steps are and how they can help guide your clients towards their goals and ensure their mental health remains a priority. To express my gratitude to you, my listeners, I’m sharing all the ways the “Secret Sauce” can be used in your business. Throughout the month of November you’ll hear episodes about how The Clarity Steps helps you design your products & services, have successful consultations and optimize your Sales Funnels. 1 process for unlimited results! In this episode we explore The 7-step process of the Clarity Steps Setting and achieving goals (with examples) Overcoming obstacles Creating experiments and problem solving Using this process again and again Link from this episode
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Episode #180 Business Tricks, Treats, & Horror Stories
10/31/2023
Episode #180 Business Tricks, Treats, & Horror Stories
We all have them. Horror stories about work. They’re funny because they’re true. And they make you cringe, because we’ve all been there, or at least we can relate on some level. On this special Halloween episode, three of my dear colleagues and friends join me to share Tricks, Treats, and Horror Stories all related to places we’ve worked. You’ll laugh (glitter during a rainstorm, anyone?), you’ll cringe (oh no! That sensitive email was not meant for THAT person!!!), and you’ll run screaming from the disgusting horror! It was hilarious to share and I hope you have just as much fun listening! In this episode we explore Business horror stories Bad bosses and workplace challenges Tricks, pranks & workplace culture Treats, bonuses, & workplace recognition Ewww….the gross stuff that makes you shudder Links from this episode Martina Doleshal Mollie Isaccs Donna Jennings
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Episode #179 Yearly Business Planning for 2024
10/24/2023
Episode #179 Yearly Business Planning for 2024
Increase Revenue, Profit and significantly reduce anxiety and overwhelm by performing Yearly Business Planning every October. Both Established and Startup businesses benefit from this activity. Planning ahead allows you to have a balanced workload and enjoy your life. Your success with business revenue targets is more likely with calendar strategy. This episode shows you how. This episode is your personal workshop to plan out 2024. I take you through 9 steps to plan out your Boulder through Sand activites. Grab your calendar, a delicious cup of coffee, and let's get planning! Holidays and Vacations first Strategic Offer Timing Scheduling Cross Promotion Ample Build Time Ad timing
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Episode #178 The 100 Year Business Vision
10/17/2023
Episode #178 The 100 Year Business Vision
This week marks the 100 year anniversary of the Disney Company. It all started with 1 man’s vision. Although today you may be thinking about how to get your Business to work for you, what if this was the start of your 100 year business? How can you set up your business to effect change beyond those you encounter directly? The vision you create today, the mission statement you operate under now––how does that translate to helping more people? Roberto Candelaria is a Master-Certified Business and Life Coach who thrives on helping people find the money gaps in their business and fix them. But our conversation in this episode goes much deeper than that. Roberto’s perspective on life and business is inspiring. He shares personal accounts of why he accidentally became an entrepreneur and how his vision and his goal of helping 10,000 women and people of color make their first million keeps driving his business forward. In this episode we explore The 100 year business vision Tips and strategies to get into it The value of a simple mission statement Operating the day-to-day while believing in more Using corporate sponsorships Ways to bring in revenue now (that aren’t corporate sponsorships) Links from this Episode:
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Episode #177 Social Media Marketing the Easy Way
10/10/2023
Episode #177 Social Media Marketing the Easy Way
The Social Media conundrum––a strong presence could greatly benefit your business BUT you can’t (& don’t want to) spend ALL your time creating and posting content. Would you love to know exactly what to do on Social Media to get the biggest bang for your buck? Dawn Ferguson, CEO of Sneaker+Kale, Social Media Coach, and Agency Owner is sharing the four-part process to creating and maintaining a social media strategy that is easy to implement and will take you far in your business. No more 30+ hours spent each week on creating just a few posts that only get a dozen likes or views! You will love the practical suggestions Dawn has for how to make social media work for you, no matter the stage of your business. In this episode we explore Using processes to streamline Social Media marketing The four-part process to creating a social media strategy Getting really specific with your ICA (ideal client avatar) Using Social Media to grow your business What should come first––website or social media Links from this episode IG
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Episode #176 Calm Your Nervous System
10/04/2023
Episode #176 Calm Your Nervous System
Overwhelmed, on edge, snappy, irritable, & reactive. Chronic pain, sensitive to sensory stimuli, trouble sleeping, & daytime fatigue. I’m willing to bet that NONE of these are the reasons you went into business or became a coach. But if any of these describe the way you feel at times (or all the time) then your nervous system is dysregulated! It is so important to take care of your mind as well as your body, and calming down your nervous system is part of that. And if you can do that, it will help you make a lot of progress in your business and have a better quality of life. Maureen Kafkis is the Brain BS Coach and creator of the course Mastering Brain BS for the Struggling Coach. This course, and all her work, can help you work on feeling calm, centered, and grounded in your success, no matter the stage of your business. In this episode we explore Nervous system dysregulation Feelings and reactions that go deeper than thoughtwork Tips for calming the nervous system Emotional and mental health in business Overcoming fear in business Links from this episode
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Episode #175 How to Get It All Done
09/26/2023
Episode #175 How to Get It All Done
As business owners, we are the go-go-go type. We are always busy and we have a constant to-do list. We are running our business and supporting our loved ones. Our plates feel so full, but we still want to live our lives. Is it even possible to get it ALL done? Actually, yes! You can stop feeling overwhelmed and take a systematic approach to all your tasks. Then you can get it all done, and live the life you want. In this episode we explore How to map out the individual pieces Figuring out what should take priority Create a project plan that keep your priorities in place Estimating how much time projects will take Fitting it into your schedule
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Episode #174 Seize the Opportunity
09/19/2023
Episode #174 Seize the Opportunity
There are some opportunities that you just have that feeling about. I need to do this. Now, there are always reasons to say no or put things off. Saying yes might be messy and chaotic. But it also may be just the right thing for you, your business, your clients, and collaboration partners. In this episode we explore When to say YES to opportunity What to consider when you’re seizing an opportunity Normalizing that things will go wrong and how to roll with it Why doing it messy is the right move every time (over no movement at all)
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Episode #173 Following Up After Networking
09/12/2023
Episode #173 Following Up After Networking
You’ve done it––you’ve networked. You have a whole list of new connections and contacts. You have so many ideas, possibilities, and potential collaborations in mind. It’s so exciting, but also somewhat overwhelming. So now what? How do you follow up with all these new connections? Let’s approach the follow up process in a systematic way that helps you handle the overwhelm, remember why you connected with certain people, and stay organized in your follow ups. In this episode we explore Feeling overwhelmed by all the people you networked with Other feelings that might come up in the follow up process Jogging your memory (& theirs) after meeting so many people Getting organized before you begin following up Details of a collaboration follow up
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Episode #172 Networking + Collaboration = Possibilities
09/05/2023
Episode #172 Networking + Collaboration = Possibilities
For some of us, our people skills got a little rusty during the last 3 years. So networking can strike a little fear in us. Especially in-person networking. Networking and conversation has so many benefits to your business, so it’s time to dust off our [ahem] real clothes, get dressed, and go talk to people! Jillene Emerich, Leader of the Coaching Posse is here to talk all about networking and all the possibilities connection and collaboration can bring to your business. In this episode we explore Our upcoming (in-person) networking event: Coaching Posse Networking Extravaganza Benefits of in-person networking Getting out of your comfort zone The power of collaborating (even with your competitors) How to show up when you are networking Tips for networking––before, during, & after an even
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Episode #171 What if it Doesn't Work?
08/29/2023
Episode #171 What if it Doesn't Work?
Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)? These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think? If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward. In this episode we explore Times when thoughts of failure might creep in Ways to resolve the thoughts The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health How to process emotions during an end or a pivot How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset Links from this Episode: speech by Brené Brown
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Episode #170 Automation Hacks
08/22/2023
Episode #170 Automation Hacks
How can you have your business running 24/7––without actually working 24/7? Automation is the answer! Automations and AI can help you streamline your business to run smoothly while you reclaim your time for yourself or for the bigger, more creative things you want to do to scale your business. Jesse Parker is the creator of Life Coach Operations and an automation architect. Jesse is here to share how to balance your workload and grow your business by getting technology to work for you. In this episode we explore: What is Automation and AI? Tips and tricks for automation solutions at different phases of your business Specific automation solutions you can implement today How to stay authentic with clients within the use of automations and AI Using automations with networking How to do your own automation audit Links from this Episode: Facebook Group:
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Episode #169 The Power of Collaboration
08/15/2023
Episode #169 The Power of Collaboration
One of my business mottos is We Rise Together––which means that when you find that great collaboration with another business, everyone wins. Collaboration is one (of the many) benefits to being an entrepreneur versus an employee. Not all workplaces promote a sense of working together––not all places are Lollipop Land (my nickname for a GREAT place I worked). As a business owner, you can find collaboration opportunities within your business that help your big ideas come to life and take your business to great places. In this episode we explore: Benefits of Collaboration for your business as a whole Collaboration vs. Competition Financial Collaboration Bandwidth and Skill Collaboration Audience Collaboration Upcoming Opportunities to Collaborate within your business (in person!) Links from this Episode Sept 8th 12:30pm Sheraton hotel, Dallas, TX Come see me in person at : August 18th, 10am-5pm, San Francisco CA Job Sharing resource Office Space Sharing resource
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