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Natalie Eckdahl, MBA
Host Natalie Eckdahl, MBA is a coach to high performing women. She is married with three children ages 7-20. Natalie helps women entrepreneurs own their role as CEO through her business trainings, on air coaching calls and expert interviews. Learn how to master your mindset, grow as a leader, refine your strategies, build your team and gain visibility in your industry. Natalie is also an expert in outsourcing at home and at work.
Introducing The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you. With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit. Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries
627: Final Episode + 6 Lessons from 124 Months of Business
In this final episode of the BizChix podcast, I have exciting news to share. While this marks the end of the BizChix podcast after 124 months and 627 episodes, I'm thrilled to announce a new venture: The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants podcast, launching today. This new podcast is dedicated to consultants who serve nonprofit clients, a project I've been developing since November 2023. I'm also shifting my group coaching program and mastermind to exclusively support nonprofit consultants starting
626: Everyone's A Mess
Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don’t measure up? I’m here to remind you that it’s normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that’s okay. This episode will inspire you to embrace where you're at, love your business, and take decisive action. Tune in for a dose of empathy, gratitude, and a reminder that you are more than enough. P.S. Please share with another business owner who could use this message too! 🙋♀️ I’d love to work with you! There are 3 opti
625: Don’t Lose Momentum in Your Business
***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).*** One of the most painful places to be in business is when you have lost all forward momentum. You look at your pipeline for clients and it is empty. This is especially challenging to navigate after you lose an important client, several proposals get rejected or it feels like everyone is 👻 ghosting you. Where do you even start? And what can you do to mitigate ever getting into this situation in the first place
624: Do You Have a Sales Problem?
Let’s diagnose whether or not you have a sales problem in your service based business. Sales is an umbrella term for a function in your business that has many facets. Are you struggling more to get leads or to convert leads you have into clients? 🎯 In this episode, we go deep on the three most often overlooked elements in the sales offer: specificity, urgency, and ROI. I’d love to work with you! There are 3 options: 1:1 Coaching - for service providers in business for 2+years who want a c
623: Do You Have a Marketing Problem?
***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).*** The most common area new clients rank as needing 🔥 urgent help with is marketing. They report they aren’t doing enough marketing. They don’t have a real plan. Or their current marketing plan isn’t working. 🧐 But, 9 times out of 10, they DON’T have a marketing problem. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, coaches with me in our Six Figures Lab group coaching program, and I discuss why “marketing” may not be
622: Dive into Q2 with a Six Week Sprint
The fresh energy of Spring is blooming all around me and it has made me excited to set some very big goals for 🌷Q2. You can harness this energy around you too and join me in a Six Week Sprint. Go to bizchix.com/sprint for our free worksheet to guide and document your sprint. 🏃♀️A sprint will be especially useful if you have had a 😓tough Q1 (many people I know have) and are feeling like you need to create some momentum in your business. A Six Week Sprint is a tool made popular by software c
621: Moving Beyond Selling a Package of Hours
Have you noticed that the longer you do the same type of work, the more efficient you get? That is why charging hourly or selling a package of hours starts to feel less great over time. We teach our clients to create either a monthly or a high ticket project business model based on the deliverables not based on the number of hours it takes This works especially well for consultants, marketers and financial professionals. Elizabeth joins me in this episode and we discuss the four stages of the R
620: Combining Local Networking and LinkedIn for Client Attraction: A Step-by-Step Strategy
🏁 Ready for a training that is the OPPOSITE of what most people teach? Instead of focusing solely on growing an online presence, I walk you through the game-changing strategy of MERGING LOCAL networking with ONLINE engagement, with a special focus on harnessing the power of LinkedIn. You will hear actionable tips for connecting locally, leveraging LinkedIn, and cultivating a referral-based business. Join me as we explore the INTERSECTION of local connections and online presence to grow your
619: Setting and Holding Boundaries in Your Business
😬Do your CLIENTS know what your boundaries are? 🙀How about your TEAM? 👀Can YOU articulate your boundaries? Boundary issues come up FREQUENTLY as we support our clients, so please know you are not alone. Sometimes we do not even know we need to articulate a boundary until we are faced with a new situation. 🚩If you struggle with holding boundaries in your personal life, those same struggles often show up in your business. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Fig
618: [coaching] Should She Expand Her Niche with Claire Lauer?
Listen in as I coach a client from my Six Figures Lab group coaching program. Claire Lauer is passionate about serving her clients through her company CL Content Marketing, but growth has slowed. What should she do next? Should she expand her current niche or something else? The answer we landed on surprised us both! Connect with Claire Lauer: LinkedIn Website Instagram Hello Loyal Listener! I work with consultants, marketers and financial professionals and would love to support you too!
617: The Mindset of Raising Prices
💵💶💷 Are you struggling to change your pricing strategy? Are you feeling undervalued? You may be underpricing your services. But how do you raise them with current clients? I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, and she poses questions from our clients. We dive into all the 🧠 mindset issues that may get in the way of raising prices in your business and how you can deal with them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your pric
616: Should You Specialize and/or Niche Your Business?
Today, I’m training on the nuances of specializing and niching in your business. It's more than just semantics; it impacts every aspect of your business, from your marketing efforts to the clients you serve. I'll walk you through real examples and share the benefits of each approach, culminating in my personal favorite - a "specialized niche" business model. Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business Six F
615: Hiring a Micro-Position
Are you at CAPACITY in your business, where you can’t really grow unless you start taking more off your plate, BUT the business can’t afford to hire the person you think you really need? In this episode we share a workaround. A way to start delegating small tasks in your business so you can focus on your zone of genius and increase your capacity without overwhelming your time or your bank account. 👉 Enter - The Micro Position! Today I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our
614: The Art of Feminine Negotiation: 5 Tips to Transform Your Approach
Negotiation is both an 🎨 art and a 🔬 science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths. This is incredible news for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease. I cover five tips to help hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you just
613: 🎉Ten Thrilling Years: BizChix's Journey of Growth and Impact
We're popping the 🎉confetti to celebrate a decade of the BizChix Podcast which has been a journey of transformation, growth, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs everywhere. In this special episode, I dive deep into the heartwarming stories of our powerhouse team members who had a key role in the BizChix story - Mark, Shelli, Tiffanie, and Elizabeth. I get personal, sharing the raw beginnings of my 🎙️ podcast adventure, the challenges I faced, and the victories we've achieved together. You
612: Networking IS Your Golden Ticket [How to Leverage your Personal Network]
Have you heard of a Golden Ticket? In the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a golden ticket is hidden inside the wrapper of five chocolate bars. Whoever finds it, can enter the chocolate factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate. Well, I don’t have a lifetime supply of chocolate to offer you, but how about a lifetime supply of CLIENTS? I believe that you already have everything you need to grow your business, right in your own network. Listen for step by step tactics on how to lever
611: Rapid Visibility Framework: Strategies for Instant Connection and Client Attraction
Want to get known, and fast? There are many visibility activities that are long-term strategies, but this episode is all about generating visibility for your business quickly. If people don’t know about you, they can’t work with you. I share more about tapping into the most underutilized visibility strategy – leveraging your personal network, and my Rapid Visibility Framework built around that. Learn how local speaking, live video, and workshops are key strategies for you to build visibility for
610: How to Get More Clients
Join in as I share 12 strategies that can help you attract more clients to your business today. Plus, I cover the 3 most common mistakes I see when business owners try to get more clients, and what you can do to avoid them! It doesn’t matter if you’re a start-up looking for your first few clients or a multi-six figure business owner that wants to reach more people and continue to grow – everyone wants to uncover the secrets to getting more IDEAL clients. Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we
609: Why Your Business is NOT Growing
Has your business hit a plateau? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the different things you could focus on to grow your business? What’s the best next step? Join me as I help you uncover the main reason YOUR business is not growing and where to focus first. Together, we'll analyze four key areas in your business which comprise our BizChix Coaching Framework - strategy, operations, team, and mindset. Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any leve
608: Start 2024 With The End in Mind
The fresh 💫 energy of a new year is upon us! Join me to create a clear vision for what you want this upcoming year to look like for your business and yourself. Let's discover the shifts you need to make in order to bring YOUR vision to life. Learn what you need to prioritize and invest in so that you can gain more revenue and stability while also having more joy and peace in your business. I'll guide you to reflect on your past year and set intentions to prioritize your needs and goals for the
607: Boundaries with Clients
Holding boundaries with clients is tricky, especially if you already struggle with boundaries in your personal life. Setting boundaries early on with clients sets a clear expectation and prevents you from feeling resentment or disliking your business. And even if you have never set boundaries, or let a few slide, it is NEVER too late to renegotiate your client relationships. Join Elizabeth Cook and me as we discuss how boundaries can help protect and preserve your client relationships. What I l
606: How Many Clients Do You Need?
Do you know many clients you can add to your roster with your current team before you reach capacity? Maybe you need more clients to reach your income goals but you’re not sure you have any more time to spend on client work. In today’s episode, I go over how you can determine the amount of clients you need to reach capacity while still keeping your business sustainable and reaching your monthly income goal. I also share my favorite tool that I use to help me stay focused on how many clients I
605: Sales Strategy for Nonprofit Consultants
Ever wondered how the flow of money differs in nonprofits compared to for-profit companies? It’s essential to understand this ecosystem you are operating within. We discuss how identifying the source of funding for your consulting project matters. Also we share how the 🔌 power of leaning into relationship marketing creates a winning sales strategy for our clients. There are now 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching P
604: Positioning for Nonprofit Consultants
✨ Let’s dive into the nuances of positioning for nonprofit consultants. You’ll gain valuable insights into positioning strategies and learn why it's crucial for nonprofit consultants to choose a specific niche. 🪫My friend, you don’t have to grow your business alone. I’d love to help you fast track your business growth! There are now 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program ⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn
603: Why You Should Sell Strategy
Have you been wondering how you can offer a high-end service that clients will pay premium prices for? Maybe you want to know how you can offer something unique that lets you charge a premium price and attracts high-end clients. Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can shift to a service that elevates you to the realm of strategy while working within your zone of genius so that clients will pay you premium prices for a service that you excel in. Listen in to hear how you can up-lev
602: High Ticket Project Business
Running a business where you deliver High Ticket Projects (think $20K to $200K) can create complexities that disparate from other business models. In this episode, I cover the challenges and share solutions for managing cash flow, handling scope creep, project management, and pricing in a project-based business. There are now 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program ⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn Other
601: 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make
Did you know that 50% of small businesses never complete their 5th year of business? In order to build an enduring business, you need to make sure it’s enjoyable, profitable and sustainable. Today, I’m sharing the 5 biggest "mistakes" that even the smartest consultants make that can stop them from building an enduring business. Join me in this episode to hear how you can continue to build wealth and grow a sustainable business that lasts. ⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn. 💫Apply for 1:1
600: Relationship Marketing Formula
🎉 It’s the 600th episode of the BizChix Podcast! Will you help me celebrate by leaving a written podcast review today in your podcast app. I read every one! Today, I’m sharing an incredible tool that can be adapted as a daily practice to stay connected with your network. As entrepreneurs, we often overlook the power of our personal and professional networks or fail to receive the support they offer. Find out how to unlock the power of relationship marketing and discover a simple (and adaptable
599: Get New Clients with Relationship Marketing
Does having a referral based business make you feel like you don’t have control when it comes to managing your leads? Have you been feeling like you need to do everything and be on every platform to advertise your business? Or maybe you feel like you need to create a better marketing strategy in order to get that steady stream of clients you need. Relationship marketing is a great way for service based businesses to build strong connections, come from a place of service and gain consistent clie
598: Do You Have a Frankenstein Business?
When you look at what you have built with fresh 👀 eyes, is it a mish-mashed business of different offers, haphazardly piecemealed together over time? Does your business feel disjointed, jumbled and even chaotic? One of our clients said she felt she had built a “Frankenstein” Business and I know so many of you can relate. On today’s Halloween-themed episode, I am joined by $ix Figures Lab coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we explore how a Frankenstein business is created, what you can do to bring your
597: Plan Like A CEO: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block
Need help planning like a CEO? Take back control of your calendar by mapping your ideal month and ideal week. Plus, learn how to theme your days and the power of time blocking. 🎟️ Get your ticket for our 2nd annual Strategic CEO Day on Friday, November 3rd. Let’s finish off 2023 strong and with a solid actionable game plan for 2024. ⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn. ✨ Learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. 🎧 Subscribe to the private podcast for Consultants, Marketer
596: Productivity: Delete, Automate, Delegate, Do
What would it be like to let go of control in your business and know that it would keep running smoothly and successfully? What if you had a strong support system in your life, both at home and in your business, that you could actually take a breath and really relax? Today, I chat with BizChix’s very own Operations Leader Tiffanie Smith about simplifying your to-do list and becoming more productive. 🎟️ Get your ticket for our 2nd annual Strategic CEO Day on Friday, November 3rd. Let’s finis
595: Money Trauma vs. Money Mindset
Trauma. Most people have some amount of trauma. What most people don’t realize though is that you can have trauma related to and involving money. Yes, money. That thing we use everyday to buy our food, pay our rent, the stuff that keeps our lights on. . . Depending on your relationship with it, depending on your parents relationship with it, and even their parents’ relationship with it, money holds a lot of significance. Today on the podcast, I share with you some insights around money traum
594: [coaching] How She Can Go from Six Figures to Multi-Six Figures with Lisa Archer
What would it look like for your business to go to the next level? On today’s episode, I chat with Lisa Archer, CEO of Vancouver-based LacroHR and current $ix Figures Lab member, as we map out her path to making multi-six figures. 👉 Connect with Lisa Archer on LinkedIn. Lisa came into the program already on the verge of making six figures but she struggled to see how she could get to the next level in her business. In Lisa’s case, I suggest a two-pronged approach. First, narrowing down her p
593: [coaching] How SEO Expert Corey Daigle Can Make More Connections in Her New Niche
Congratulations! You’ve already found your specialty and you’ve settled on a niche . . . now what? Where should you go to reach your ideal client? How do you get seen by them? What do you do to grow your referral network? Today, I’m delighted to share a recent coaching session with $ix Figures Lab member, Corey Daigle. Corey is the CEO of WanderWeb, an SEO and Website Design Consultancy, that recently niched down to support MedSpa businesses. 👉 Connect with Corey Daigle on INSTAGRAM
592: How to Trust a Coach Again (after you have been burned)
The hardest thing to rebuild is trust. For many clients, I am not the first coach they’ve had. And more often than I’d like, I’ve heard other coaches and programs described as, “feeling like a waste of money,” or that the program was, “too big and you never got time with the lead coach.” They have lost trust in the coaching community–and rightfully so. Thankfully, not all coaches are the same. Today, Elizabeth Cook, my co-coach in $ix Figures Lab, joins me as we talk about what to look fo
591: What Should I Do On LinkedIn?
When it comes to social media, it can be an incredibly powerful tool or a drain on your time and your energy. So how can you make social media work for your business and avoid falling down the rabbit hole of your newsfeed? By joining us for BizChix LinkedIn Bingo! I introduced this to our $ix Figures Lab members at the beginning of the month, and I’m delighted to share it with you today. We’ve made networking on social media a fun, easy, low-risk, high-value activity with tasks that can each b
590: [coaching] When to Invest in Your Business with Non-Profit Consultant Kelly McLaughlin
As a small business owner and a coach of small business owners, I know first hand how challenging growing and scaling your business can be. Seemingly overnight, a ton of questions pop up as your company grows in size. Questions like, “When do I need to hire? When should I hire? How much help can I afford? What do I need help with first and foremost?” $ix Figures Lab member, Kelly McLaughlin, a fundraising consultant for nonprofits, recently reached out to me asking me something similar but won
589: Map Your Agency's Path to $300,000 in Revenue
You want to grow your business to multi-figures in yearly revenue. But how do you get there? And what steps do you need to take to achieve your goal? It might seem daunting, but I’ve found the best way to reach your desired financial target is to start with your big picture in mind and then work backwards with a bit of reverse engineering. By mapping out where you want your business to be and then how you want to get there, we take out the emotions, the self doubt, and the negative internal ch
588: [success] Positioning Her Brick and Mortar Expertise with Jennifer Kok
Don't you love hearing the others' journey to success? My client Jennifer Kok candidly shares how challenging it was to find her specialized niche as a consultant and strategist for small brick and mortar businesses, As $ix Figures Lab member, Jennifer came into the program as a skilled entrepreneur, possessing an extensive background in corporate sales, but unsure of who she wanted to serve and what she would offer them. She had so many things she could offer to so many different types of c
587: [coaching] What Niche Should HR Consultant Debra Hope Focus On?
Imagine your business a year from now. What if you were able to work less, make more, and serve only your ideal client? Sounds like a dream, right? On today’s episode, I am hosting an On-Air Coaching Call with $ix Figures Lab member, Debra Hope, as we find her path to her ideal client and lay the foundation to make that dream a reality. 💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th! 🎧 Subscribe to the NEW
586: The Client Lifecycle
What happens from your client’s perspective after the contract is signed? What is your onboarding process like? What do you do to stay connected to the client, aside from presenting deliverables? Are you working to continue your relationship with them in the future – as a renewal with a long term contract or as a potential referral partner? Often we focus on the client journey, beginning with how you first get seen by a client and ending with a signed contract and payment. This longer view is
585: The One Option Proposal
My friends, what if I told you that you could eliminate the stress and hassle of creating multiple proposals for a client – decreasing your initial leg work and increasing your odds of signing the client? We’ve all been told to offer two or three proposal options and that presenting any more will overwhelm your potential client. The truth is between life, business, and social media, we are inundated with decisions all day long. And this decision fatigue can leave us tired, brain-dead, or in a f
584: Getting Paid on Past Due Invoices
Do you have past due, unpaid invoices in your business? Invoices in which the deadline for the client to pay has come and gone? As micro-business owners, not getting paid — even on just one invoice — can be a huge impediment to your business’s cash flow. And it can easily create a ripple effect throughout your business, and maybe even into your personal life. As CEO, your top priority is (and should be) cash flow. So — what can you do to get those invoices paid? Today I’m joined by $ix Figure
583: The Scary Side of Specializing or Niching
Have you ever had a friend or peer describe their business in such a clear and succinct way that you immediately knew who they should meet in your network – either as a potential client or a beneficial connection? That, my friend, is what I like to call an, "automatic yes." When you specialize by the type of work you do, and/or niche by defining who you serve, you become instantly referable. Which is exactly where we want to be. Getting there sometimes isn’t quite as straightforward. It ofte
582: 3 HUGE Benefits of Specializing or Niching
What if you could make your business easier by implementing one strategy? I’m talking about positioning. This means specializing by the type of work you do and/or niching by who you do it for. When you position your business well, you will be able to streamline your services, and you will attract higher level clients. On today’s episode, $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about how positioning can have a “waterfall impact” on your business. And you’ll learn the top 3 reasons po
581: 5 Common Mistakes with Retainer Offers
Retainers provide predictable recurring revenue to your business and allow you to know what you can afford to invest in next. I LOVE the stability retainer offers create for service businesses, but retainers can also cause problems if you don’t structure them correctly, so today I’m covering FIVE common mistakes for you to avoid in your retainer offer. 💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧 Subscribe to the NEW private podcast series for Marketers, Consultants and Financial Professionals 🌟
580: 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Offer
Imagine if you knew how much money was going to come into your business in the next six months. A great way to create stability in your business is to create a retainer offer. Today, I'm sharing five reasons why this is a great idea, how it helps your clients, plus a few bonus tips as well. 💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧 Subscribe to the NEW private podcast series for Marketers, Consultants and Financial Professionals 🌟 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn 🔗 Get all the links from th
579: Do You Need to Uplevel Your Clients?
What if the clients that got you here might not be the clients that get you there? If you've been thinking that it's time to uplevel your clients, then this episode is for you. 💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧 Subscribe to the NEW private podcast series for Marketers, Consultants and Financial Professionals 🌟 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn 🔗 Get all the links from this episode This episode was first published at BizChix.com/579.
578: Don't Lose Momentum in Your Business
I recently had several one-on-one calls with clients, where we discussed how critical it is to create and maintain momentum in their business. The last thing you want is to be in a vulnerable place in your business, where you lose a big client, or have several clients not renew at once, or have several proposals get declined, and have no one else in your pipeline. I recently recorded a live training into our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, where I share the ways I observe business owner
577: [success] Becoming Instantly Referable with Jennifer Edwards
If you struggle with finding clients, getting referrals, and communicating the value of your services, you most likely need help with your positioning. That’s what $ix Figures Lab member Jennifer Edwards needed help with, too. I first connected with Jennifer on LinkedIn, when she reached out to let me know she was considering joining $ix Figures Lab. And I gave her coaching right there in the DMs that she now says changed the trajectory of her business. Jennifer is now positioned as a Fracti
576: Adulting in Business
Adulting is hard. Turns out this is more than just a funny meme. Adulting really is hard. And many business owners have been expressing the same sentiment. Being a CEO is hard. It makes sense, because as the CEO, the buck stops with you. There’s no one higher up the chain to absorb the impact of a rough patch in your business. There’s no one who can make business decisions for you. On today’s episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about the very real pressures of bein
575: [success] Getting Breathing Room by Hiring Help with Rachel Cahill
Are you struggling to find more time to work on your business as it grows and also more time for your personal life too? Many women business owners share the same struggle. And it’s no wonder because we are all trying to balance multiple roles whether it is as moms, care-takers, partners, volunteers, friends, CEOs, and more. That was certainly the case for $ix Figures Lab member Rachel Cahill, who is a mom of three kids under the age of ten. Rachel is the CEO of a consulting firm that works wi
574: Do You Have a Sales Problem?
Do you want to get more leads and convert more of them into clients? Many of the marketers, consultants, and financial professionals in our group coaching program, $ix Figures Lab, initially thought they had a sales problem too. But, as you’re about to find out, it’s not always that simple. Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about why you may not have a sales problem. You’ll learn the real reasons you may be struggling to get leads and how to ensure your offer has the three most often overlooked e
573: 3 Ways to Get Paid
Have you been searching for the perfect pricing structure for your business? If so, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is, there is no perfect formula for pricing. Now for the good news — there is more than one way to get paid in your business. And as the CEO, it’s your choice. On today’s episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will share 3 ways marketers, consultants, and financial professionals can get paid. You will learn the pros and cons of each pricing structure, why
572: The Passive Income Fallacy
What do you think of when you hear the term passive income? The idea is incredibly appealing, and the marketing messages used to sell it are extremely persuasive. Imagine a steady stream of income filling your bank account on autopilot, while you relax on a tropical beach or sleep in your own bed. That’s every business owner's dream, right? On today’s episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about the Passive Income Fallacy. We cover why so many business owners waste their
571: Is Your Market Saturated?
Have you noticed a lot more competition for your ideal clients? If you think your market is saturated, you may be right. Over the past decade, I have noticed several entrepreneurial fields becoming crowded. Areas like marketing, consulting, and business and life coaching have grown exponentially — especially since 2020 and the Great Resignation. There are a few reasons for this growth, and on today’s episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about why certain fields have beco
570: Do You Have a Marketing Problem?
Do you think you have a marketing problem? Before new clients join us in our group coaching program $ix Figures Lab, we ask them to evaluate and analyze their business across essential areas such as strategy, operations, team, and sub-areas like marketing. This gives us insight into what they believe the problem is and allows us to dig deeper to discover underlying issues. The most common area new clients rank in as needing urgent help is their marketing. They report they aren’t doing enough ma
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569: Does Your Ideal Client Care?
What I have learned over the last decade working individually with over 1,000 women entrepreneurs, is that we all have blind spots when it comes to our businesses and we are each focusing on things that may not be moving our business forward even though it may feel like we are keeping very, very busy. My guess is that you are doing things to attempt to attract your ideal clients that they do not care about, notice or even participate in. So effectively, you're wasting your time. One of the chal
568: The Long Game
Are you playing the long game in your business? I hope that question is like a breath of fresh air for you. Because, as a business business owner, you are constantly bombarded with messages about instant results, overnight success, and ways to make money fast. At BizChix, we do things differently. We help our clients build an Enduring Business, one that is enjoyable, profitable, and sustainable. In order to build an Enduring Business, you must have a long-term perspective. In today’s episode
567: A Lean Dream Team
You don’t need a massive team to have a highly profitable business as a marketer, consultant or financial professional. But you do need a high performing team. What would it be like if you could give every member of your current or future team a five star rating? Can you imagine how your entire business and life would change if you had that kind of support? Your team includes anyone you pay to support you — either in your business, or in your personal life. Many of the women we work with in ou
566: Working as a Fractional Role (CFO, CMO, COO)
Have you considered working in a fractional role with your clients? The most common fractional roles include fractional chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, chief operations officer and chief people officer. Some of our clients come to us already offering fractional packages. Or we help them pivot into a fractional role after joining $ix Figures Lab because it elevates their position in the marketplace and reflects the value they are creating for their clients already. In this epi
565: Should You Offer Discounts?
Does it ever make sense to offer a discount on your services? My stance on discounts is a solid no. But it’s not quite that simple. If you’re anything like some of our clients, you may get creative when it comes to discounting your services by trying to find an exception to the no discounts rule. What about you? Are you coming up with creative ways to offer a discount without calling it a discount? If so, stop right there and listen to today’s episode. Elizabeth Cook, who is a coach in Six Fi
564: Where Are You Hiding?
Where are you hiding in your business? Now, you might think I’m only talking about hiding from visibility opportunities, but hiding is about more than visibility. And you might think we’re going to discuss procrastination because so many business owners use it to avoid making difficult decisions or taking action. Hiding in your business goes a layer deeper, and it may be harder to recognize because it appears to be productive. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who is a coach in our $ix Figur
563: [success] Scaling a Literary Publicity Agency with Sarah Russo
Are you an absolute expert in your field — but you’re not an expert at running a business? This is the most common roadblock for our clients, including today’s guest Sarah Russo who is an alumni member of our Six Figures Lab Group Coaching program. Sarah is the Founder of Page One Media, a boutique literary publicity and marketing firm for authors, experts, and literary companies. In this episode, she shares how her love for books evolved into a career, including the aha moment she had when au
562: Boundaries in Business Series: Communication
How many of your clients have your personal cell phone number? If this method of communication works for you, that’s fine. However, it quickly becomes a problem if your client has an all-access pass to your time, and you feel like you can’t say no, especially to those quick texts after hours and on weekends. Maybe this communication style worked when you started your business and had only a few clients. Now, it has become overwhelming and intrusive as more and more clients have access to you.
561: Boundaries in Business Series: Team
It could be where they work, their working hours, their communication style, lack of attention to detail or how they present themselves to your clients. Sometimes we let team members go without giving them a chance to make changes and perhaps as leaders we have not clearly communicated and set boundaries. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program. We discuss common themes that show up with our clients and how to recognize
560: Boundaries in Business Series: Policies and Contracts
Do your clients know what your boundaries are? How about your team? Boundary issues come up a lot in with our clients, so please know you are not alone. If you struggle with holding boundaries in your personal life they will inevitably bleed into your business. If you don’t have policies and contracts in place, chances are no one knows what your boundaries are — possibly not even you. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program, joins m
559: [success] Saying No, So You Can Say Yes with Consultant Dr. Charlotte Huntley
How do you go from juggling multiple offers to focusing on what’s most profitable and aligned in your business? The truth is, many business owners experiment with different revenue streams, such as online courses, digital products, group coaching offers, and done-for-you services. But most entrepreneurs quickly find that their energy is spread too thin. And, when your offers are scattered, your revenue is scattered too. I have seen this pattern with many of my clients, including Dr. Charlotte H
558: What You MUST DO in 2023
Do you know exactly what to do to grow and scale your business in 2023? Or maybe your to-do list is stuffed with random tasks you think you should be doing? If you feel pulled in a thousand different directions, and you’re not sure what actually moves the needle in your business, you are in luck. In today’s episode, we have narrowed the list down to the top five things you must do this year, in order to grow your service-based business. 💰 Apply now to join the waitlist for $ix Figures Lab �
557: What You DON'T Need to Do in 2023
Do you have a plan for what you can stop doing in your business this year? You probably have an exciting plan mapped out for 2023. But in addition to all of the things you will do, we always recommend taking a step back and assessing what is not working for you. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, joins me to discuss the top five things you don’t have to do in 2023, so you can free up your time and energy for high impact activit
556: The 3 Pillars of An Enduring Business
In a world obsessed with instant results, what does it take to build an enduring business? Ultimately, creating an enduring business is what we help all of our clients do at BizChix. And you might be wondering exactly what that means. My definition of an enduring business is one that is profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab program. Together, we will unpack each of the three pillars of an enduring bus
555: How to 80/20 Your Business for More Profit
Do you know exactly what to focus on every day to grow your business? Not knowing which actions will actually move the needle in your business is one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs today. After all, there are thousands of strategies and tactics you could try. But which one is the best for YOU? Too often, I see business owners trying to do all of the things in their business. And that is a recipe not only for burnout, but also for a slow growing business. In today's epis
554: How to Get Out of Business Overwhelm
Are you running your business from a state of overwhelm? If so, you will struggle to achieve your goals. How do I know? Because when you are in a state of overwhelm, you cannot see, plan, or act from a place of clarity. Overwhelm happens you have too many requirements on your time and energy. You feel like you are drowning in your to-do list. And your capacity is maxed out. As a CEO, you need a clear mind, so you can think strategically and envision what you want from your business and perso
553: Selling In a Recession with Tammy Jones
How do you make sales and keep growing your business during a recession? This is a hot topic of conversation among my clients and the women business owners in the BizChix community. Whether we are officially in a recession or not, the U.S. economy is in a downturn. Naturally, many of you are worried about how this might affect the buying behaviors of your ideal clients and ultimately, the financial health of your business. It turns out that we have a sales expert with 25 years of experience,
552: Everyone's A Mess
Are you playing the comparison game? The one where you scroll through social media and see all of the wins your competition is celebrating, or their new branding, or their new offer… And suddenly, you feel like you are falling behind. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, I will share why no one wins the comparison game, and I will let you in on a life-changing secret. The truth is, no one has it all together. Everyone is a mess. That’s right. Behind the social media filter, we are all a mess, in
551: The Power of Gratitude and Affirmations with Tara Humphrey
On today’s special Thanksgiving episode, we talk with Tara Humphrey, CEO of THC Primary Care, a healthcare consulting firm in London. Tara shares with us the life-changing power of positivity, how she sets goals, and how her daily practice of affirmations changed her mindset, her business, and her life as a whole. Because when we focus on how we want to feel, rather than where we are, anything is possible. 🏃♀️ Read more about Tara's Sahara challenge 💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab for
550: Prioritize Conversations Over Content
What if one simple shift in your priorities could decrease your workload and increase your revenue? The simple shift is prioritizing conversations over content. This might surprise you because as entrepreneurs, we are told to produce tons of free content in multiple forms for multiple platforms. Frankly, churning out content for your business can be exhausting. But the real problem is not the amount of time and energy it takes. The real problem is the lost opportunity to have real conversati
549: Let it Go
Are you holding onto something in your business that is not right for you simply because you already invested significant time, money or energy in it? Maybe it is a course, coach, software, strategy, client relationship, or an employee. Even though you are not getting the results you want, you are holding on for dear life. We see this often with the women entrepreneurs in our community. And I even hear some version of it when women debate whether or not to join us for our group coaching program
548: [leadership] Shifting TIME from Clients to Your Team
What would change in your business and life if you were not the only one who delivered service to your clients? What would be possible? Many of our clients in our signature group coaching program, $ix Figures Lab, want to shift some of their client workload to their team. It is a sign of growth that your business is able to attract more clients than you are able to handle on your own. But it may also be a struggle to trust someone else with your clients. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook
547: [success] Doubling Revenue AND Simplifying Her Business with Cathy Heflin
What if you are confident in your expertise, but you are not sure what to do next in your business? If you are trying all the things and you have hit a growth plateau, this episode is for you. Many of my clients experience a plateau. They have built a solid client base. Yet, they struggle to advance to the next level. Cathy Heflin is one of those clients who hit a plateau and overcame it with the help of $ix Figures Lab by actually doing less in her business. Cathy lives in Pasadena, Maryland,
546: Do NOT Hire Interns
It’s a controversial opinion. But for most small business owners, hiring interns is not a good idea. Oftentimes our Six Figures Lab clients arrive in a state of overwhelm. While it might initially seem easy and cost effective, hiring is a big process. And with interns, you’ll be training someone who will take longer to do the work than someone with experience - which only compounds the problem and feelings of overwhelm. Today, we see why hiring interns is not your best bet. 🎯Get your ticket f
545: How to Create a Compelling Vision for Your Business
Do you embrace vision casting in your business? Large corporations and organizations use this strategy to smash goals and build their businesses. But, small businesses can also leverage the same processes to create a clear vision for the future of their business so they know where and how to steer the ship. Vision casting is the process of creating a vivid mental image of where you want your business to be at some point in the future. You need to know the vision to understand what you need to bu
544: How to Take 100% Off for 24 Hours
In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach, and I, discuss the importance of taking a break from the ever-spinning hamster wheel. Today we establish how to create boundaries with your clients (and social media), and how to take care of yourself. Whether it’s getting into your body with a walk, getting your energy up by dancing around the house, getting deep restful sleep, or even writing down your thoughts and ideas - taking a break is restorative for you and y
543: Pay Yourself Wages AND Profits
One of the driving motivations for me is to help women business owners have businesses that create wealth for themselves, their families, their communities and future generations. This means creating a business that pays you a market based wage AND profit. On this episode of the BizChix Podcast, our Six Figures Lab Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins as we normalize talking about money, understanding our business finances, and being okay with creating wealth. And yes, it is okay to do th
542: How to Experiment in Your Small Business
Let’s get into the nitty gritty of experimenting in your business. Join Natalie and Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach in $ix Figures Lab, as we break down what experimenting is, how long you need to test it out, and what it means for your offer. From price points to targeted clients to relationship marketing, we discuss the strategy behind experimentation in your business and how to get important feedback (hint: your network is a two way street). So before you head back to the drawing boa
541: Local Networking + LinkedIn = Ideal Clients
Would you like a formula that leads to ideal clients? Today, I'm sharing how I teach my clients to create a pipeline of ideal clients by taking offline relationships online. There is gold in your local market which you may be ignoring or not fully leveraging - and LinkedIn is the key. 🌟Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn 💰Learn how to work with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. 🎯Get your ticket for the BizChix Strategic CEO Day. 🔗Get all the links from this episode. If you try the strategies that I
540: How We Coach with the Kolbe with Elizabeth Cook
Do you know how you solve problems? When faced with a brand new challenge, how do you analyze a problem and take action? Today, we introduce you to our secret weapon in the $ix Figures Lab coaching program - the Kolbe A™ index. Looking beyond intelligence and emotions, the Kolbe A™ index identifies your innate approach to problem solving. Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach and Kolbe Certified Consultant, joins me on this episode as we dig into all things Kolbe. Fascinated
539: [coaching] How to Specialize Her Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching Firm with Shireen Motara
Does your network know the best way to refer you business? Today, my $ix Figures Lab client, Shireen Motara, joins me in this on-air coaching call as I help her navigate how to specialize in her services so that she can become highly referable and attract her ideal clients. Join Shireen and I in this episode to hear how you can break through mindset limitations and keep a stable income while transitioning to a specialized niche. CLICK HERE to apply to work with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLIC
538: Relationship Marketing on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan
LinkedIn can be an amazing platform to connect with potential clients, yet many entrepreneurs aren’t leveraging their LinkedIn network. Today, my client and CEO of a LinkedIn marketing agency, Louise Brogan, joins me to share her insights on the best way to use LinkedIn for relationship marketing including why you should show up as a thought leader so you can expand your network and how you can optimize your profile. Join Louise and I to hear how you make yourself stand out on LinkedIn, so
537: Understanding Your Customer Journey
It’s essential that you understand your ideal clients thoughts and behaviors before they contact you. Today our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I go through what the ideal client journey would look like for certain businesses including what could lead a client to hire you, how you can position yourself as the perfect hire and how to utilize your network. Join Elizabeth and I to hear how you can learn your ideal clients actions and how you can demonstrate the transformation yo
536: [Mindset] R.E.S.E.T. Your Upper Limit
Is your mindset holding you back from reaching new heights in your business? Today, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook and I explain what an upper limit is when it comes to your business, and share some ideas and strategies on how you can reset your mindset so you can stop being stuck in self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. Join us in this episode to learn how you can get over your mindset limitations, shift your worries to positive thoughts and take action. CLICK HERE to learn more about
535: [coaching] Positioning Her Consulting Practice and Relationship Marketing with Lynn Zimmerman
Are you making it easy for your network to refer you business? Today, my client Lynn Zimmerman, a Communication Strategist, joins me in this on-air-coaching call as I offer advice on how she can leverage relationship marketing, ask her network for referrals and position her business so that there is clarity on who she helps and the transformation she provides. Join me in this episode to learn how you can be open to receiving and accepting help from your network to strategically grow your busin
534: Hiring a Micro-Position
Are you an entrepreneur currently in the in-between stage of being a solopreneur and an agency and you need to start thinking of hiring but you're not quite ready to hire another you? Today I’m joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we go over the benefits and steps of hiring for micro-positions in your business, including how to determine what tasks you can delegate to give yourself more time to focus on clients. Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to learn how you can start d
533: How to Get Clients From Speaking
Speaking engagements can be one of the fastest ways to grow your business and position yourself as an expert. On today’s episode our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share some of the best ways to leverage speaking opportunities to fill your business with ideal clients and how you can strategically find the best speaking engagements for your niche. Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to learn how you can use speaking engagements to your benefit while serving the audience. CL
532: [coaching] Next Steps to Build a Marketing Agency with Debbie Gonzales
Have you reached capacity in your business and you’re wondering if building an agency is the next step to scaling? Today, my client Debbie Gonzales, a Pinterest Strategist who is currently building a Pinterest marketing agency, joins me in this on-air-coaching session as I share the correct steps to take when it comes to building a thriving agency that serves your ideal market. Join me in this episode to learn how you can build a team, increase revenue and grow your business as an agency. CLICK
531: Recovering from a Rough Client Experience
Do you have a time in your business when you disappointed a client or made a mistake? On today’s episode, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about how you can recover from a rough client experience and how to appropriately respond both to the client and to yourself so that it doesn’t affect your confidence. Join Elizabeth and I to learn how you can maintain your client relationships after making a mistake and how you can move forward and take action as a lea
530: How to Get and Use Testimonials
Would you like to get more testimonials for your business and leverage the ones you've already received? Today, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share easy strategies to get more testimonials and how you can leverage them to grow in your business and show your credibility. Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to hear how you can get and use memorable testimonials to show the impactful transformation you’ve given to your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more about w
529: [coaching] How to Get Visibility in a New Niche with Lisa Fortenbaugh
Today in this on-air coaching call, I’m joined by Lisa Fortenbaugh, a member of $ix Figures Lab and a Human Resources Consultant who recently switched up her niche and needs some guidance on how to get in front of her new ideal clients. I give Lisa strategies and tips to get more visibility in front of her new niche. Join Lisa and I in this episode to learn how you can educate your referral network, and start showing up in front of your ideal clients. CLICK HERE to learn more about working wi
528: Are Clients Looking for You?
Do you find yourself needing to educate your referral network or your potential clients about what you do and who you serve? On today’s episode, I’m joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we talk about how you can stand out in your field, position yourself uniquely in your business and offer services that people are already looking to pay for. Join us to learn how you can position yourself and your offers as valuable and create a profitable, sustainable business that’s e
527: Do You Have Too Many Services or Offers?
Are you a CEO who has too many offers or services and it’s confusing potential clients? Today, I’m joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we discuss how having too many offers may be stalling your business growth, confusing potential clients and causing decision fatigue. Join us in this episode to learn how simplifying your offers could help your business growth and make your business more referable. CLICK HERE to apply to work with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab enrolling
526: [coaching] How to Differentiate from Other Consultants with Dr. Carol Wheeler
Are you an entrepreneur who has a hard time highlighting your accomplishments? On today’s on air coaching session, my client Dr. Carol Wheeler joins me as I help her find a way to leverage her experience and accomplishments so she can position herself in front of her ideal clients as an expert in her field. Join us in this episode to hear how you can differentiate yourself from other people in your industry and show your potential clients that you can help them with their transformation. CLIC
525: Hiring Multiple Positions at Once with Shelli Warren
Are you an entrepreneur who has been thinking about streamlining your hiring process and hiring multiple people into the same position at once? Today, I’m joined by our Team and Leadership Coach and host of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, Shelli Warren, to talk about the benefits of bulk hiring and the steps you need to take to efficiently train and onboard your new team members. Join Shelli and I in this episode to hear how you can expand your team with the right candidates and create a g
524: Should You Build an Agency?
The majority of entrepreneurs start out as solopreneurs, but if you’re at capacity and your business is growing, you may be wondering how you can shift your business to an agency model. Today, I’m joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about whether you should build an agency, the challenges you may encounter and how to make that switch so you can continue to serve more clients while making a bigger profit. Join us in this episode to learn if making the agency transition i
523: Why You Don’t Need an Email List
Are you a done-for-you service provider who’s been wondering if you need to start building your email list in order to grow your business? Today, I’m joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about why you don’t need an email list to grow a profitable business and how you can use relationship marketing along with a retainer model to create consistent ongoing monthly revenue. Join us in this episode to hear how you can grow your service based business without spending your
522: [coaching] How to Create a Social Media Strategy with Elizabeth Hall
Are you a service provider who doesn’t know which social media platforms you should be focusing on to connect with potential clients? Today, Elizabeth Hall, CEO of Hall Educational Resources and a member of $ix Figures Lab, joins me in this on-air coaching session as I guide her to creating a social media strategy that continues to create relationships and caters to all of her potential clients. Join us in this episode to hear how you can create a social media strategy that works for your busi
521: Could You Be The Breadwinner?
Have you considered what it would take to become the breadwinner in your family? Today our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we discuss the mindset issues and challenges when shifting into the role of sole provider for your family and how you can push past them to reach your revenue goals. Join us in this episode, as we go over some of the benefits of shifting into the breadwinner role and how you can maximize your business possibilities. CLICK HERE to learn more about working
520: LinkedIn Video with Alicia Henderson
There is currently an incredible opportunity to get noticed and stand out from your competitors by using LinkedIn video. Alicia Henderson is a LinkedIn video expert and today she joins me to talk about why you should be utilizing video on LinkedIn, the mindset issues around creating video content and how you can get past your imposter syndrome to create consistent video content that will attract clients. Listen to this value-packed episode to hear how you can utilize video to increase your vi
519: [coaching] How to Navigate the Messy Middle with Sheila Hansen
Are you a CEO who wants to specialize and work with a particular niche of clients? Maybe you need some guidance on how you can transition away from some of your current clients that don’t fit into that niche? Sheila Hansen is a CPA and a member of $ix Figures Lab who wants to shift her business into specializing and focusing on a certain niche of clients so she can grow her business and increase her revenue goals. On today’s episode, I help Sheila identify her dream client and coach her on
518: The Challenges of Filling a Group Coaching Program
Are you a service-based CEO who’s been thinking about launching a group coaching program or mastermind to broaden your business? On today’s episode, our Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook joins me as I share some truths and challenges about filling group programs and why it’s not always the easiest way to grow a coaching business. I also share some alternatives to working with clients before you move to selling a group program. Join us to hear how you can know when you’re ready to launc
517: Web 3.0 and How it Impacts Entrepreneurs with JoAnn Holmes
What is going on with Web 3.0 and should entrepreneurs care? JoAnn Holmes is an attorney that practices in the areas of digital asset law and intellectual property licensing. Today, JoAnn is joining me to talk about Web 3.0, what it is and how it affects female entrepreneurs including the opportunities that are available in the digital space. Listen to this informative episode to hear how you can take action, add value and get an advantage in the Web 3.0 space. CLICK HERE to learn more about
516: Cure People Pleasing with Policies and Procedures
Are you a people pleaser and it’s causing you to struggle as you scale your business? Today, our Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share some ways you can protect yourself and your business through creating policies and procedures that support how you want to operate your business. Elizabeth also talks about how she's been able to recover from people pleasing. Join us in this episode to hear some tips on how you can run your business more effectively as a people pleaser wi
515: 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make
Did you know that 50 percent of small businesses never complete their 5th year of business? In order to build an enduring business, you need to make sure it’s profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Today, I’m sharing the 5 biggest mistakes that even the smartest consultants make that can stop them from building an enduring business. Join me in this episode to hear how you can continue to build wealth and grow a sustainable business that lasts. CLICK HERE to join $ix Figures Lab enrolling
514: Are You Serving Multiple Avatars or Target Markets?
Are you sending mixed messages to potential clients when it comes to who you serve and what you’re offering? Today, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about why you need to simplify your target market to make yourself more referable and how you can serve and specialize in a single avatar so that your business continues to evolve. Join Elizabeth and I as we go over different scenarios on how you can focus and simplify who you serve so that your business becomes m
513: Should You Specialize and/or Niche Your Business?
Trying to grow and scale a generalist business can be hard and can also confuse your network. Choosing to specialize or niche in your business can make you more referable and help you stand out from the crowd. Today, I’m explaining how niche and specialize are different from one another and what it looks like to do both in your service-based business. I’m also sharing which is my favorite and why getting more specific with who you serve and what you offer can help you scale to multiple 6-figure
512: [Success] How She Created Boundaries and Paid Herself More with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau
Are you a service-based entrepreneur who needs to raise your prices and create some additional boundaries around your business and finances? LaKeesha Morris-Moreau was on the podcast last year for an on-air coaching call to discuss how she can get out of overwhelm. Today, you'll be hearing the amazing transformation she has made in her business over the past 18 months. Join us to hear the mindset shifts LaKeesha has made, how she’s been able to pay herself more while hiring a team. CLICK
Bonus Replay: [coaching] How to Get Out of Overwhelm with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau
For the past 10 years, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau has been providing grant writing services to local government units and non-profit organizations. But as a solopreneur, she feels overwhelmed with the amount of work required in running a business. This is very common for a lot of entrepreneurs. It might be an issue of niching down, hiring, or maybe even tackling the fear of expanding. Listen in to find out how I helped LaKeesha get out of her overwhelming situation. CLICK HERE to get all the links f
511: How to Get a Quick Win in Your Business
Do you need to create some momentum in your business, but maybe you’re making it too complicated? Today, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we go over some different scenarios and I share how you can create a quick win in your business that will ramp up your confidence without making you overwhelmed. Join us in this episode to hear some easy ways you can find the low hanging fruit in your business that will give you a quick win and build your momentum. CLICK HERE to apply n
510: [coaching] How to Pivot to Different Clients with Stephanie Feger
Are you a service provider who wants to upgrade your packages and you’re wondering if you need to pivot your client base to better align with your new prices? Today, I’m sharing a coaching call with one of my clients, Stephanie Feger, as she navigates raising her prices and pivoting to a new client base that will recognize the value of her new packages. Join us in this episode to hear how you can stop undervaluing yourself, set boundaries with your current clients and learn how to shift your b
509: The Mindset of Hiring
Hiring new team members can grow your business and open up capacity, but it can also bring up some new fears for a CEO around leadership and responsibility. Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from our course Your Next Best Hire, that goes over the mindset shifts you need to make before, during and after you hire a new team member. I share my Framework for Resetting your Mindset so you can work through your imposter syndrome and confidently hire. Listen to learn how you can get past your mindset bloc
508: My Life and Business Pivots [8 Year Anniversary]
Today our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, interviews me as I share some life updates and take a trip down memory lane on the evolution of the business and programs I’ve offered over the past 8 years. Join us on this special anniversary episode as I talk about some of the highs and lows from my personal and business life and how I’ve adapted to and created space for change. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to get all the li
507: [coaching] How to Get Rapid Visibility with Robin White
Are you at a point in your business where you need to gain rapid visibility, but you’re not sure how or where to start? Robin White is a managing partner of Guided Leadership Solutions, which provides coaching and consulting services for professional organizations and is also a client of $ix Figures Lab. Today, I’m sharing my Framework for Rapid Visibility to help Robin and her business get in front of more ideal clients after niching down. Join us in this value-packed episode to hear how you
506: The Fastest Way to $300K in Sales
Do you want to scale your business to large numbers in revenue without selling courses, products or group programs? Maybe you know you want to grow your business and make a higher profit but you don’t feel passionate about growing a large team and don’t know how to get there without one. Today, I’m sharing a business model that gives you the fastest way to scale your business to $300,000 in revenue with few expenses so you can profit $100,000 or more without having a big team. Join me to lea
505: Start with the End in Mind
Do you need a clear vision for what you want this upcoming year to look like for your business and yourself? In today's episode, I walk you through how you can create a clear vision for the new year and the shifts you need to make in order to bring your vision to life. Learn what you need to prioritize and invest in, so that you can gain more revenue and stability while also having more joy and peace in your business. Listen in to hear how you can reflect on your past year and how to prioritize
504: [productivity] Define Your Non-Negotiables
With the start of the new year approaching, have you been wondering how you can be more productive and manage your time more effectively? Today, our accountability coach Elizabeth Cook joins me to share how you can define the non-negotiables in your life and what will or will not be a part of your daily, weekly or monthly calendar. We also share tips on getting more intentional about how you spend your time and time blocking your calendar around your priorities so you can honor your boundarie
503: [coaching] How to Design a Coaching Program with Ingela Onstad
Are you a service provider who’s looking to transition from offering a package of hours to offering a value-packed coaching program? My client Ingela Onstad is a high performance coach for performing artists, an opera singer and a psychotherapist. Today, I’m helping Ingela design a coaching program where she can not only help her clients get the results they desire but also reduce the 1-1 time she spends with each of them. Listen in to hear how you can stop trading dollars for hours and in
502: 5 Things I Changed on LinkedIn
Is LinkedIn an important avenue for your business but you're not quite sure how to utilize it to its fullest potential? Today, I'm sharing 5 things I recently changed on LinkedIn, including how you can get specific on strategy and leverage your profile so that you can build strong connections that will have a big impact on your business. Join me to hear how you can make some valuable changes on LinkedIn, grow your audience base and expand the reach of your business. CLICK HERE to learn mo
501: Overcoming Fear of Rejection
What are you holding back from doing because you’re afraid of rejection? Do you feel like your fears are standing in the way of you taking your business to new heights? On today’s episode our accountability coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about the mindset around the fear of rejection and how you can reframe your way of thinking when it comes to these fears so your business can thrive. Listen in to hear how you can stop letting the fear of rejection and judgment stand in your way.
500: Relationship Marketing Tools
Do you have an amazing personal and professional network but you’re not leveraging their power? Or maybe when you have a heavy client load you stop connecting and you find yourself losing some of your client pipeline? Today, I’m sharing a special formula for relationship marketing from one of our past guests, Sharon Lechter, that you can adopt as a daily practice to stay connected with your network. I also share how you can take this practice and make it your own so you can stay consistent and
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499: [coaching] Choosing a Niche with Miranda VonFricken
Are you a CEO who has been offering a broad range of services and you need to focus on a profitable niche that ignites your soul? Miranda VonFricken is a member of the $ix Figures Lab who is a branding and visibility strategist, a business coach, and a Linkedin expert who’s been feeling the pull to narrow down her energy and focus more on a specific niche. In this on-air coaching session, I help Miranda decide on the niche that will allow her to offer her highest value of work, and let h
498: [success] How She Doubled Her Revenue by Specializing and Niching with Melissa Morris
Is your business stuck in a feast or famine cycle? Do you have some months where your income is the best it’s ever been and then have months where you make $0? In this week’s episode, Melissa Morris joins me to share how the $ix Figures Lab helped her create a steady stream of revenue and also led her to making double of what she was previously earning. Melissa and I go over why it’s important to focus on niching down and getting specific about retainer packages. Join us to hear how you c
497: Why You Should Sell Strategy
Have you been wondering how you can offer a high-end service that clients will pay premium prices for? Maybe you want to know how you can offer something unique that lets you charge a premium price and attracts high-end clients. Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can shift to a service that elevates you to the realm of strategy while working within your zone of genius so that clients will pay you premium prices for a service that you excel in. Listen in to hear how you can up
496: How Many Clients Do You Need?
Do you need to get clear on how many clients you can serve with your current team before you reach capacity? Maybe you need more clients to reach your income goals but you’re not sure you have any more time to spend on client work. In today’s episode, I go over how you can determine the amount of clients you need to reach capacity while keeping your business sustainable and reaching your monthly income goal. I also share my favorite tool that I use to help me stay focused on how many clients
495: Leading Part-Time Team Members with Shelli Warren
Have you started hiring part-time team members but you want to make sure you’re giving them the best possible experience so that they feel valued and included? This week our Team and Leadership Coach, Shelli Warren, joins me as we go over the 3 things you need to watch out for when you’re leading part-time team members to ensure that you can build a long-term relationship with them. Listen in to learn how you can set clear expectations and build open communication so that your business and p
494: What to Focus on in Your Service Business
What are you struggling with the most in your service based business? Are you having a tough time trying to figure out what you need to focus on so that you can scale your business and bring yourself to capacity? This week our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we share our BizChix Coaching Framework to help you discover the most critical parts of your business that you need to focus on and how you can fix it. Join us to learn how you can use our framework to make a strategy s
493: Boundaries with Clients
Have your clients been calling or texting you outside of your work hours or even on the weekends? Maybe you have a client that’s making requests outside of your original agreement and you feel like it’s taking away from your personal time. Setting boundaries early on with clients sets a clear expectation and prevents you from feeling resentment or disliking your business. In this week’s episode our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about the importance of setting boun
492: The Fortune is in the Follow-Up
Have you ever had an amazing sales call but afterward, you never heard back from that potential client? Maybe you’re not sure how to follow up or you're lacking the confidence to reach out again. Far too often we let our mindset get in the way and instead of following up, we abandon potential clients when they could have turned into paying clients. Join me in this episode as I share how you can set up a custom system to follow up with potential clients and how you can develop a healthy sales
491: Master Relationship Marketing
Does having a referral based business make you feel like you don’t have control when it comes to managing your leads? Have you been feeling like you need to do everything and be on every platform to advertise your business? Or maybe you feel like you need to create a better marketing strategy in order to get that steady stream of clients you need. Relationship marketing is a great way for service based businesses to build strong connections, come from a place of service and gain consistent cl
490: Transform Your Sales Calls with Assignment Selling
Can you imagine LOVING sales calls and the sales process? Have you ever had a sales call and realized the person was not qualified for what you were offering? Or maybe they asked questions that were answered on your sales page and you find yourself explaining the same things over and over. Assignment selling is an amazing way to preserve your time, share a small snapshot of your business with a potential client and make sure that you’re really focusing on those high value actions that will gr
489: [productivity] Do You Have Non-Client Weeks?
Are your clients running your calendar? Do you feel like you're overwhelmed running your business, you hate your schedule and you're overbooked with client calls? Setting intentions and creating boundaries around your time is important when growing into your role as a CEO. Elizabeth joins me this week to talk about how you can integrate non-client weeks into your ideal month to create your dream schedule that gives you valuable time back. Listen in as we give you tips on how you can shift i
488: [coaching] Which Opportunity Should She Pursue with Lorraine Sanders
What should you do as an entrepreneur who’s been offered an exciting position with a company that may also take you out of your business? Lorraine Sanders, the founder of Spirit of 608, a media services company, joins me during this On Air Coaching call to discuss her next steps when navigating this potential career opportunity that could impact her business. Join us as we also dive into how Lorraine can stay focused and attract ideal clients to her business by leveraging her podcast to get c
487: 4 Coaching Models That Save You Time
Do you love your business, but lately it’s feeling more like a job with a schedule that won’t let you take any time off? Are you struggling with how to make a shift that will give you more time while still serving your clients? This week, I’m sharing 4 coaching models that can save you time as a one to one coach and allow you create boundaries around your schedule. Listen in to hear how you can scale your business to new heights while working less time. CLICK HERE to Apply to Join $ix Figures
486: How We Do Goal Setting with Our Clients
As an entrepreneur it’s important to set measurable goals for your business and know which tasks you need to prioritize in order to reach those goals. In this week’s episode, Elizabeth joins me as we walk you through the goal setting process in the Six Figures Lab. Listen in to learn how you can create a rhythm when it comes to setting weekly, quarterly and yearly goals and also how having an accountability process and celebrating your wins can lead you to reaching your goals quicker. CLICK H
485: [coaching] How to Stop Being a Bottleneck with Madison Wetherill
Madison Wetherill is a successful web designer for food bloggers. While she wants to scale her team and increase her capacity, she isn’t sure if she’s ready and also doesn’t want the quality of her product to suffer. Join us as we dig into how she can slowly shift herself into that CEO mindset while improving her workflow and operations so she can expand her business without working more hours or compromising her product. CLICK HERE to Apply to Join $ix Figures Lab Enrolling Now to Start Sept
484: Laser Coaching in $ix Figures Lab
Listening to other people’s questions and gaining insight from the answers can give us so much value. Today we’re giving you an inside look into our lightning round of coaching from one of our monthly calls in our group coaching program $ix Figures Lab. In this round of laser coaching, you can hear questions directly from our clients on topics like saying no to new ideas and specializing in either DIY clients or Done-for-you clients. CLICK HERE to Apply to Join $ix Figures Lab Enrolling Now to
483: 3 Things to Do Each Week on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan
Have you been struggling with learning how to use LinkedIn effectively for your business? This week, LinkedIn expert Louise Brogan joins us to share 3 simple things you can do each week to maximize your time on LinkedIn. Listen in to hear how you can create an action plan to expand your network with your ideal clients and grow your business purposefully. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Louise Brogan. This episode
482: [success] How She Set Boundaries and Raised Prices with Elizabeth Hall
Elizabeth Hall is an educational consultant, founder of Hall Educational Resources and a client of the Six Figures Lab who implemented strategy and made some small shifts in her business over the last 60 days that expanded her client experience and gave some big results. Listen in as Elizabeth shares how she was able to set appropriate boundaries with her clients, raise her prices and take action to grow her business to new heights. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Fi
481: [coaching] How to Design a Corporate Offer with Attorney Amy Grubb
Have you been struggling with creating the perfect offer for your ideal client after making some shifts in your business? Amy Grubb is an attorney who pivoted her business after joining Six Figures Lab to focus on teaching business development to lawyers in law firms. Join us in this episode as we go over some of the ways Amy can position and price her corporate offer so that her ideal clients can see the value and transformation she brings to their business. CLICK HERE to learn more about wor
480: When You Suddenly Become a Caregiver with Dr. Regina Koepp
Dr. Regina Koepp is a clinical psychologist and gerontologist, founder and director of the Center for Mental Health & Aging and is also the host of the Psychology of Aging Podcast. Regina is passionate about mental health and aging, and also helping caretakers of aging parents get the resources they need to have a healthy family dynamic. In this episode, Regina and I talk about how you can prepare for and cope with suddenly becoming the caretaker of your elderly parents, including how to set bo
479: [coaching] Should She Rebrand Her Coaching Practice with Cat Cantrill
Have you been thinking it’s time to rebrand your business? Rebranding can sometimes take away valuable time that could be spent getting more clients. Cat Cantrill was the owner of a successful dance studio, but during the pandemic, she decided to focus solely on her coaching business, which made her realize she needed a rebrand to attract the right clients. Listen in as we talk about some of the ways Cat can rebrand and refresh her coaching business to separate it from her dance studio and e
478: Stepping Into Leadership with Shelli Warren
Are you struggling with hiring and managing a high performing team? Do you want to learn how you can step into a leadership role? In this episode, Shelli joins me to talk about what it takes to step into a leadership role and the two different types of leaders. Click here to learn more about working with Shelli in the Leadership Lab. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first pub
477: [success] How Louise Brogan Quadrupled Her Revenue
If you have ever considered specializing, or perhaps you're scared or hesitant, this episode is a must-listen. Louise Brogan is a LinkedIn consultant that has found success and profitability by niching down. We recount the steps since our on-air coaching call in August of 2018, and the changes that she has made along her journey to quadruple her revenue. Learn More about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab - https://BizChix.com/SixFiguresLab Get all the links from this episode - https:
476: The Mindset of Raising Prices
Have you ever been told your prices are too low? Or maybe you're starting to resent a client every time they show up in your inbox? These are just some of the signs that you're probably underpriced. Join me and Elizabeth as we pull actual questions that were submitted from members of our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program. We dive into all the mindset issues that may get in the way of raising your prices and how you can deal with them. Apply and book a call with Natalie to learn more abo
475: Sneak Peek Inside $ix Figures Lab Laser Coaching
Want a sneak peek inside our $ix Figures Lab Laser Coaching calls? In this episode, Elizabeth and I are sharing a sample from the monthly Laser Coaching calls inside our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program. Questions are submitted each month, grouped, and then answered during our live call. Some clients ask questions each call and others learn from listening to other people’s questions. This is our favorite call of the month, and we hope you enjoy a taste of our lightning coaching. Apply no
474: [success] Finding Her Next Level with Veronica "V" Sagastume
Are you trying to grow to your next level of success in your business? Are you investing your time, money and resources in your business to maximize your revenue and profit? Veronica “V” Sagastume is the business owner of Fortified Accounting. As a member of Six Figures Lab, V has pivoted her business and is set to quadruple last year's revenue. V joins me in this episode to share a few inspirational strategies on how you can niche down, show up in the online space, and expand your busines
473: Moving Beyond Selling a Package of Hours
Are you charging for your services based on a set number of hours? Do you want to learn how to have a business that is more sustainable, profitable and easier to operate? Elizabeth joins me in this episode and we discuss the four stages of the Retainer Roadmap and how you can specialize your services and uplevel your clients. We will share common concerns as well as examples of how the Retainer Roadmap will help you scale your business to offer a package of value instead of a package of ho
472: Turn Team Performance Around with Shelli Warren
Are you struggling with team performance and issues within your company? If you are, how are you able to identify that you are having team issues? In this episode, Shelli and I join together and dive into our four favorite team leadership tools that can help you more easily lead your team regardless of the size of your team or the type of business that you have. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to sign up for our FREE workshop How to Turn Team Performance Around
471: Dealing with Shame Around Hiring Help
Have you ever felt ashamed or embarrassed for hiring someone to take care of your children, clean your house, or wash your car? Or have you been perhaps on the opposite side and you have questioned someone else's choices about paying for those services? Join me and Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach for the $ix Figures Lab, to talk about how women entrepreneurs deal with shame around hiring help. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working wit
470: [coaching] Two Ways to Expand Capacity with Liz Murphy
When you are overbooked with clients and are struggling to manage the amount of work that you have, this usually means that you are at capacity. Liz Murphy's college advising business has been growing so fast in the past year which made her decide that she needs to streamline some of her processes and hire somebody to help her serve her clients. Listen in as we explore some of the ways that Liz can expand capacity so that she can help more students and families find the right college for them.C
469: Do You Need to Uplevel Your Clients?
What if the clients that got you HERE, may not be the clients that get you THERE. If you’ve been thinking that it’s time to uplevel your clients, then this episode is for you. CLICK HERE to register for The Retainer Roadmap Workshop. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business. 🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast. ✅ Get support as you hire with
468: May I Send You Clients?
If I could send you 4 of your ideal clients today, do you know what you would ask for? Are you a generalist or a specialist because I like to refer specialists. Join me today to learn if you are easily referable and the steps to take if you are not because I would love to refer you business. CLICK HERE to learn more about $ix Figures Lab CLICK HERE to get our FREE training on specializing - Discover Your Blue Ocean Superpower CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode When you are ready,
467: Is Scope Creep Impacting Your Growth?
Have you ever started to resent a client? Perhaps you accommodated a request and then regret it. This is called scope creep and it can really impact how you grow and scale your business. But never fear, in this episode I coach you around how to handle these sometimes sticky situations whether they are new or have been going on for years. And we are sharing our tried and true email scripts for navigating these sometimes difficult conversations. CLICK HERE to get our email scripts to help you mana
466: [coaching] How to Expand Her Consulting Practice with Michelle Slade
As you scale and expand your business, it is important to ask: what should you invest in and how can you make changes so that you're doing only your highest level work? Today's episode is an on-air coaching call with Michelle Slade of C4 Consulting where she does strategic planning and leadership coaching to bring community-improving visions into reality. In order for her to expand her consulting practice, we figure out what kind of help she needs so she can get out of capacity and grow her busi
465: [success] You Can Always Go Backwards with Madison Wetherill
Today's guest is a true testament to the value of experimenting and niching down. Madison Wetherill is a website designer for food bloggers who use WordPress and are at a certain level in their business. In the past couple of years, she has grown her team and scaled her business as the CEO of Grace and Vine Studios. Madison believed that if things didn't work out, you can always go backwards. But everything fell into place when she finally specialized.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this
464: [success] Growing to Capacity with Danielle Droitsch
Danielle Droitsch is an executive coach and consultant for mission-driven organizations. Before she joined $ix Figures Lab last year, she was right in the middle of a cross-country move and a looming pandemic. Tune in as Danielle shares how she went from being in fear, wondering how she would get her next clients, to now growing to capacity and working with her ideal clients.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.
463: [coaching] How to Niche Down Further with Melissa Rose
Join me in today's episode as I coach my client, Melissa Rose, into how she can niche down further to scale her business. Aside from being a dance educator for more than 20 years, Melissa has established a coaching business for brick and mortar owners to gain more visibility. Listen in as we figure out the ways she can maximize her reach by bringing more value to her ideal clients. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. ************************************************ Sign up for the
462: [success] When Opportunity Meets Preparation with Dr. Traci Baxley
Dr. Traci Baxley is back on the podcast to share how much growth she has experienced in her business in the last year. She is a pivotal voice for social justice parenting but it has not been an easy road to building her business. So many opportunities came her way which had a lot of decisions to go along with them. Listen in as Dr. Traci shares how she found success in her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for diversity and inclusion. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. ***
[encore] 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Offer
Want to have a stable flow of revenue in your service business? The retainer offer is one of my favorite ways to create monthly recurring revenue that helps you grow and scale. ************************************************ Sign up for the Retainer Roadmap - Free Workshop ************************************************ When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business. 🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an inc
461: Retainer Offers - Five Common Mistakes
Retainers provide predictable recurring revenue to your business and allow you to know what you can afford to invest in next. I LOVE the stability retainer offers create for service businesses, but retainers can also cause problems if you don’t structure them correctly, so today I’m covering FIVE common mistakes for you to avoid in your retainer offer. ************************************************ Sign up for the Retainer Roadmap - Free Workshop ***********************************************
460: How We Hired an Executive Assistant
Have you considered hiring an assistant? Or have you hired an assistant and it didn't work out? So many of our clients in both of our group coaching programs and 1:1 mentorship program are hiring an assistant which is honestly one of the most personal and intimate positions you can hire for. Join us for this throwback episode as we go behind the scenes and share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. You'll also hear our process of finding candidates, inter
459: [success] Scaling a Niche Business from Rural Montana with Michelle Patten
It can be terrifying to niche down because it feels so counter-intuitive to narrow who you are targeting. But today's guest is a great example of how specializing made it so easy for her to get clients and to simplify her visibility and hiring efforts. Michelle Patten is a bookkeeper and business consultant for agriculture businesses. Listen in to know how she found success in choosing to work with a very specific industry.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the
458: [mindset] 3 Mindset Issues Blocking Your Growth
Are there some things you know you could do to grow your business, but you are just not doing them? Today let's get you unstuck and moving forward by learning how to handle fear of judgment, fear of failure, and money mindset issues that may be holding you back. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at Bi
457: [productivity] How to Get More Time
What if I could simplify your life and business, and still get you more time, money, and energy? Today let's talk about the 80-20 rule: 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Listen in as I share how you can apply this simple principle to almost any event you can imagine. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was
456: [anniversary] Behind The Scenes with Our Coaches
Seven years ago, I never could have imagined that this podcast and this business would be what it is today. And what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going behind the scenes with your coaches? Shelli and I dive into our history together, our own personal backgrounds, and what you can expect from us in the coming months. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about wor
455: My Hiring Mistakes
If you have hired before and it did not turn out as well as you expected, I'm here to tell you that your past mistakes should not stop you from hiring again. Today I share five mistakes I've personally made while building out my team, and what you can do to make hiring much easier.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was fi
454: [success] Letting Go of Control as You Grow with Abby Herman
I’m so excited to welcome back our client, Abby Herman, to talk about how her business experienced over 50% growth in the past two years. Abby is a content strategist and coach for business owners who want to gain visibility by using her personalized content strategies and implementation. As she experienced a significant increase in revenue, the only way to keep up was to let go of control and grow her team. Join us this episode as Abby shares how her business grew in a different direction than
453: Is It Time to Build or Stabilize?
When you first start your business, the focus is on growth, getting new clients, and serving them to your highest ability. But at some point, you will start to notice some bottlenecks that will impede your growth. In this episode, I will help you figure out whether you need to build a bigger business or stabilize what you currently have. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. BizChix Epis
452: How to Give Yourself a Raise
Think about your goals for 2021. What are your financial goals for your business? How much do you want to pay yourself in the next 12 months? I want all of us to get a raise this year, but that only happens with intention. Join me in this episode as we make a plan and explore some of the mindset issues that may come in different scenarios. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published
451: Mindset: Fear of Success
Mindset issues creep in at the most inopportune times like when you're trying to take advantage of the momentum that comes with the new year. Today I am once again sharing a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, about the fear of success. If you find yourself getting stuck in your head or stuck in this fear, let's dive in and talk about what you can do to counter this mindset issue.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in
450: [coaching] How to Grow a Referral Based Business with Sara Hyzdu
Through a neuroscience approach, Sara Hyzdu of Why Grey Matters helps other CEOs to perform better based on how their brain works. Sara joins me in today's on-air coaching call to ask for help on how she can grow her referral-based business. Not only do we discuss how she can frame her offers better, but I also coach her on how to prioritize her time. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first
449: Mindset: Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fraud? You keep on thinking that pretty soon, everyone is going to find out that you don't know what you're doing. Guess what? Everyone does. As we’re moving into a new year, I will be reading a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, in hopes that this will help you not get stuck or be held back from your greatness. Let this New Year lead to the birth of new ideas and bigger thinking. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more abo
448: How to Maximize A Group Coaching Program
Whether you are in a group coaching program or thinking of joining one, this episode will offer insight on how you can maximize your investment of time, money, and energy. Today I will share my experiences as not only a member of other coaches’ programs, but also as someone who has run several group programs of my own. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/448. Sub
447: The Power of Gratitude and Affirmations with Tara Humphrey
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I am excited to feature someone who lives and breathes gratitude and affirmations in her life. My guest today is Tara Humphrey, CEO of a healthcare consulting firm in London, and a former client. Tune in to know how she sets goals for herself, and how her practice of affirmations actually brought this episode to be. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first publ
446: [coaching] How to Build a Retainer Business with Amy Lebeck
Amy Lebeck has been operating two profitable businesses: Money Grove which provides daily management services for individuals and small businesses, and Taskmasters which provides virtual paraplanning for financial planners. Amy reached out for a coaching call because she was at capacity and has been feeling stuck for a while. Join me in today’s on-air coaching call to find out how I helped her build a retainer business that she can scale.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK H
445: Everyone’s a Mess
Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don’t measure up? I’m here to remind you that it’s normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that’s okay. Join me in today’s episode as we do our best to stop the comparison game by taking control and doing actionable steps. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/445. Subscribe to our sister
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444: How to Keep More Money From Your Biz
Think about how much money you personally took out of your business in the past 6 months. If your answer is zero, then you’re most likely running a hobby, not a business. In line with my goal to help women prosper in all areas of life, I am sharing 8 strategies that will help you keep more money from your businesses. Because by creating more profit and taking more money, women are able to improve the quality of their lives, including the people around them. CLICK HERE to get all the links from
443: [coaching] How to Get Out of Overwhelm with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau
For the past 10 years, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau has been providing grant writing services to local government units and non-profit organizations. But as a solopreneur, she feels overwhelmed with the amount of work required in running a business. This is very common for a lot of entrepreneurs. It might be an issue of niching down, hiring, or maybe even tackling the fear of expanding. Listen in to find out how I helped LaKeesha get out of her overwhelming situation. CLICK HERE to get all the links f
442: CEO Day - Determine Your Business Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)
Today I share a time-honored tool in the business world: the SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and it is a great strategic planning tool that helps you look at your business internally and externally. Before you create a plan for 2021, let’s pause and analyze how things are currently going in your business, and figure out what improvements you can make in the future. ***Get Your SWOT Workbook.*** CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.
441: [coaching] How to Uplevel Your Clients with Tracy Jepson
Before having her own consulting firm, Tracy Jepson was offering her bookkeeping services only as a side-gig. Now, she is the CEO and Owner of TLJ Bookkeeping + Consulting, a certified Profit First Mastery firm that helps their clients increase their profitability. In this coaching call, I help her find clarity on how she can up-level her clients and focus on what she enjoys working on the most. We discuss finding her ideal clients, building her own team, and figuring out where she can speciali
440: Productivity: Why You Need Workflows with Melissa V. Morris
As business owners, we all want to operate more efficiently and to have order in the way we do things. This is where workflows come into play. Today we invited systems expert, Melissa V. Morris, to talk about the processes that you can implement to ensure productivity and harmony within your team. We explore why workflows are so important because no matter how big or small your business is, there is always room for operational improvement. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLI
439: Should You Launch a Group Program
Have you thought about adding a group program to your business? In this episode, we will be defining the 3 types of group programs you can launch for your business: Membership Sites, Masterminds, and Group Coaching. With each of these types, I will give you the positives, the negatives, and what I’ve learned from trying all of them and having worked with many clients who’ve done the same. Let’s figure out which of these, if any, is a fit for you and your business! CLICK HERE to get all the links
438: [success] How She Specialized Her Consulting Practice with Ericka Aguilar
Ericka Aguilar has a successful consulting practice working with Dentists, but was getting burnt out with the one-on-one work and year-long consulting gigs. She loved her clients but the business she built was not something that could grow beyond her. Ericka reached out to me for help and we worked together in a VIP Day and made some huge changes to her business. Today, three months after our session, Ericka shares what has happened since we worked together and how she is now leading a scalable
437: 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Biz
Wouldn’t it be exciting to know how much money is coming into your business for the next 6 months? In today's episode, I share why offering a retainer is such a great way to create financial stability and predictable income in your business. Let me walk you through what exactly a retainer is, what type of businesses it is best for, and why you need to offer this kind of arrangement to your clients. Ready to find out if a retainer offer is a good fit for you and your business? CLICK HERE to get
436: Sales Goals with Reena Philpot
Do you know how to set sales goals for your business? I'm joined today by Sales Coach, Reena Philpot, to discuss how setting a sales goal can help you measure your business’s progress, and how it gives you something to work for. Reena has grown her local business into a multi-million dollar success story through the help of her sales prowess. Listen to this episode to find out how you can focus on your sales goal, and what you can do if you ever come across some stumbling blocks in meeting you
435: The Fastest Way to Scale to $300,000 per Year
Today, I am sharing a business model that I never hear talked about in the online world or on podcasts. I am going to tell you the fastest way to grow a business to $300,000 in revenue with very few expenses. So you are putting $100,000 or more into your pockets each year! And hint, it doesn’t involve selling courses, selling products, offering group programs or building a large team. CLICK HERE to get the Blue Ocean Superpower Training Video & Workbook CLICK HERE to get all the links from this
434: Productivity: Delete, Automate, Delegate, Do with Tiffanie Jordan
Ready for more time in your life? Today, I'm joined by Biz Chix Inc.’s Manager of Operations, Tiffanie Jordan, and together we are sharing how to figure out what to delete, automate, delegate and do. Listen in as Tiffanie and I give examples from our lives and a few famous people, too! Click here to schedule an Interest Call with Natalie to learn more about $ix Figures Lab. Click here to get all the links and tools we discussed in this episode. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/43
433: 5 Common Team Leadership Mistakes with Shelli Warren
Today I’m joined by Shelli Warren, Chief People Officer of Biz Chix, Inc., and host of our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, to discuss 5 common mistakes that leaders make when building their own teams. Whether you're making your first hire or you're expanding your team, Shelli and I will walk you through which leadership mistakes to avoid and how to adjust along the way. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Lab. Click here to book a discovery call with Shelli to learn more about the
432: Top Social Media Tools
For the last episode of this year’s Social Media Summer Camp series, we asked members of our community to share their favorite social media tools. Let our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, guide you through this mashup episode as we explore online tools that can help you automate tasks and manage your social media. Social Media Tools Recommended: Alicia Henderson – Facebook Live, Instagram Live, LinkedIn Live Alma Bradford – Asana Amber Peterson – Tailwind Tribes Amy Woods – Buffer Jessica
431: How to Hire a Social Media Manager with Alma Bradford
In this episode of Social Media Summer Camp, Alma Bradford joins me to talk about how to successfully hire and outsource your social media content creation and strategy. With a background in project management combined with her passion for storytelling and writing, Alma started her own social media and content marketing agency, 360 Content Pro, running marketing campaigns for global companies and startup businesses. Today, Alma coaches and mentors women entrepreneurs to become the CEO and build
430: [coaching] How to Monetize Your Facebook Group with Shannon Crow
Shannon Crow is a yoga entrepreneur. She became a yoga teacher in 2006 and continues to teach weekly group and private classes in Owen Sound, Ontario, with a specialty in Yoga for Pelvic Health.With The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and Facebook group, she has built a playful, diverse, and supportive community to accomplish her goal of helping yoga teachers define their niche and thrive at marketing. The group now has more than 8000 members. For Social Media Summer Camp, I coach her on how she
429: What to Do BEFORE You Run Ads with Karen Nelson
Karen Nelson learned Digital Marketing from the trenches. She has managed social media channels with thousands of followers, deployed thousands of corporate emails, and produced countless content and marketing campaigns. But what she is most passionate about is working with paid ads because the results are measurable with numbers that track almost every detail. In this episode of Social Media Summer Camp, I talk with Karen on how to prepare your lead magnet and what to expect before diving into
428: How to Sell on Instagram with Jacqueline Snyder
I am so excited to have Instagram expert Jacqueline Snyder of The Product Boss back on the podcast today. She’s mastered the platform’s features, figured out all the best sales strategies, and how to use direct messages to develop a one-on-one relationship with your audience. Jacqueline sharpened her product selling skills running and designing for fashion companies. Today, she and her partner, Minna, have a combined 27 years experience in building product-based businesses, and have made multi-s
427: Facebook Organic Growth with Rachel Miller
Rachel Miller has perfected the art of getting people to pay attention on Facebook. She has gone viral 49 times and her company Moolah Marketing helps other businesses and entrepreneurs do the same. She has appeared on Good Morning America and her book has sold over 100,000 copies. On the third episode of this year’s Social Media Summer Camp, Rachel gives us tips on what content gets engagement and the three main things to optimize for Facebook if you’re serious about growing your audience. CL
426: The Latest in LinkedIn with Louise Brogan
Today we are diving deep into LinkedIn, the first platform in our Social Media Summer Camp Series. Louise Brogan is a sought-after LinkedIn expert who helps companies and entrepreneurs maximize their presence and go beyond just creating profiles on the platform. This is her third time on the podcast. We talk about all the latest features on LinkedIn and why you should be using them. CLICK HERE to get all the links for this episode including our epic Social Media Guide. This episode was first p
425: How to Maximize Your Social Media Presence
In this episode, I am kicking off our Social Media Summer Camp Series. We will cover LinkedIn, Instagram, Ads, Groups, Audience Building, Outsourcing Social and the best tools for social media. You will be amazed and inspired by all of the stories you’ll hear. My goal is that you walk away from this series, confident in knowing where you need to focus your time on social media with a clear strategy that will bring you clients. But before we begin, may I ask you the same questions I ask every cli
424: The Stages of Small Business [The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework]
Our mission at BizChix is to help you grow a profitable business that supports your goals and builds a legacy. This episode is all about the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework. The framework helps us have a common language to share about our businesses. No matter whether you’re at the Startup, Validate, Scale or Multiply stage of your business, there are common issues that you have to deal with, as well as struggles and obstacles specific to the different phases. I talk you through my rec
423: Business Beach Reads
Our accountability coach Elizabeth Cook takes over the BizChix podcast this week. She rounds up the avid readers in our BizChix community to give their recommendations for Business Beach Reads. Going to the beach may not be possible for many of us right now but it’s always possible to continually improve by learning and reading. Join the BizChix Community Book Recommendations: Abby Herman - They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital C
422: We Need Each Other with Dr. Traci Baxley
Today I am coached by Dr. Traci Baxley on how to talk to my white kids (ages 5, 8 and 18) about racism. We recorded this epsidode as a Facebook Live about 10 hours before is being released. Thank you Dr. Traci Baxley for sharing that We Need Each Other and for your teaching on Radical Love and how we can learn from each other. Dr. Traci Baxley has been an educator for over 30 years, a TEDx speaker, and she is mother of five biracial children. Listen in as she uses her experience and expertise t
421: Is My Niche Too Small? [understanding micro-niches]
Did you know that going small can help you grow big? This is an absolutely counterintuitive concept. But it works. Going small can help you grow big. One of the concepts I teach the most is the power of specializing and how it actually makes your business easier and more profitable. But some of you ask, can a niche be too small? How do I know? Today we’re talking about micro-niches and I am thrilled to feature several BizChix community members who saw their business explode once they chose to se
420: Find Your Story and Get the Publicity You Deserve with Amanda Berlin
I believe every woman, including you, has an important story to share with the world. Your stories help others see what is unique about you. It makes you memorable. But how do you get your stories out there? How do you know what will resonate with others and how do you get the media interested? In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined by Public Relations Expert and Host of the The Empowered Publicity Podcast, Amanda Berlin. Join the BizChix Com
419: [coaching] Should She Offer Classes or Hire More Providers with Lydia Paasch
Lydia Paasch discovered her passion for personal finance after she read her first Dave Ramsey book. After a career with one of the nation’s top accounting firms and experience as an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, she now helps small businesses keep their books in order. In this on-air coaching call, I help Lydia figure out the best next step for her growing bookkeeping business. She has started offering classes to draw more clients to her, but they are not filling as easily as she i
418: The Art of Feminine Negotiation
Negotiation is both an art and a science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths. This is incredible for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease. Today, I cover five tips to help you hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you just
417: The Science of Mindset with Allison Jordan
One of the most important things we can work on right now as entrepreneurs is maintaining a positive mindset. Easier said than done, right? If you are trapped in fear and in a loop of procrastination, then how are you going to attract your right fit client? Our guest today, Allison Jordan, is an expert on the connection between our gut, brain and nervous system and she joins me to discuss the biology behind my RESET framework for moving through mindset issues. Join the BizChix Community Connect
416: The Power of Experimenting: Embrace Ms. Trial and Ms. Error
Think back to the story of Goldilocks. Remember how she tries Mama and Papa Bear’s porridge? One is too hot, the other too cold and then, she settles on Baby Bear’s, which is just right. I’m going to share my own entrepreneurial Goldilocks story of trial and error. It took me a long time to get to “just right.” Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: RESET Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned: Join the BizChix Coop! Flipped Lifestyle Podcast The Product Boss Podcast Biz
415: [coaching] How Do You Take Your Local Service Business Online to a Global Audience with Devy Baseley
Devy Baseley has a successful business in Australia teaching French. While she wants to maintain her local business, she sees a lot of opportunities to take her business online and reach a global audience, especially clients in North America. Devy has started to learn about online business. She has implemented a few strategies and is savvy already with social media. We dig into how she can use Facebook ads and her new Facebook group to grow the online component of her business. Join the BizChix
414: Networking IS Your Golden Ticket [How to Leverage your Personal Network]
Have you heard of a Golden Ticket? In the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a golden ticket is hidden inside the wrapper of five chocolate bars. Whoever finds it, can enter the chocolate factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate. Well, I don’t have a lifetime supply of chocolate to offer you, but how about a lifetime supply of CLIENTS? I believe that you already have everything you need to grow your business, right in your own network. Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Event
413: It's Not About The Price with Melina Palmer
Why do we make the buying decisions we do? What leads us to say yes, when we might not have been planning to? What are the barriers to a potential client saying yes to you? How should we share testimonials? In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined with Behavioral Economics Expert and Host of the Brainy Business Podcast, Melina Palmer. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Melina Palmer Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Email: m
412: [coaching] How To Increase Revenue When You Are At Capacity with Gena Lester
Gena Lester has a successful local service-based business, but she is at capacity. She wants to grow and there are a few options she can pursue. In this on-air coaching call, we discuss ways to increase prices, ways to package her services differently, whether or not she should hire another provider, and how she could immediately get more time back with an executive assistant who helps both in the business and her personal life. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Gena Lester Website Linked
411: How To Pivot Your Small Business [Managing Changes During A Pandemic]
We are experiencing an unprecedented time in our world and it is having a direct and immediate impact on our economy, our communities and potentially our businesses. I have buckets of ideas for you on how to pivot if necessary during this uncertain time and STAY in business. Guess what? People are still going to purchase products and services during a pandemic. YES, our behavior is very much changed. Some of it is temporary, some of it will be long term. This time period will change us. Your mis
410: What Happens After You Hire [interview with Shelli Warren]
What happens after you hire someone? This is a phase of having a team that is not often talked about. Luckily, we have an expert right here on the BizChix team and I am delighted to have our team and leadership coach, Shelli Warren, join me on the podcast today. Shelli reveals the things you need to think about in terms of planning for someone’s first day, training them in their new role, and how to give difficult feedback. Plus, I sprinkle in my own experiences along the way from being a team m
409: Preparing for the Coronavirus as a Small Business Owner with Dr. Amy Zalman
When I started thinking about the impact of the Coronavirus on our clients and community members who are women who primarily own local service-based businesses, online businesses, or some hybrid of the two, I wanted to have a conversation with someone who could see things from a 10,000-foot view. The person that immediately came to mind was Dr. Amy Zalman, a Professor of Foresight at Georgetown University and the Founder of Prescient, a consulting firm that helps executives and teams anticipate
408: [coaching] How to Get Unstuck with April Caldwell
April’s business is stalled. She has invested a lot of time and money in multiple courses and coaches. But she STILL needs more clients! April wants to know how to find more of her right-fit clients – clients who are willing to pay for her services. We talk about all of this and more on this on-air coaching episode…and my advice may surprise you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With April Caldwell: Website LinkedIn Email: hello@aprilcaldwell.me Other Links Mentioned: Professionally Obnoxi
407: [coaching] How to Grow Her Biz and Work Less with Beth Haselhorst
What happens when you’ve been in business for 10 years and you’re ready to work less, but make more? And, how can you accomplish this goal if you don’t have an audience outside of your past clients? On this on-air coaching call, I strategize with Beth Haselhorst on how to grow the instruction design and video training business she owns with her husband without taking time away from raising their six-year-old son. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Beth Haselhorst: Website LinkedIn Facebook
406: Discover Your Blue Ocean Superpower
In this episode, you’ll find out the key to discovering your blue ocean superpower. It's a combination of deep thought over the last several years from reading books like Blue Ocean Strategy, The Big Leap, Atomic Habits, and Built to Sell along with my boots on the ground experience coaching hundreds of women entrepreneurs! Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: Blue Ocean Strategy The Big Leap Atomic Habits Built to Sell R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset Other Links Mentioned
405: The Best Systems Checklist with Jordan Gill
Want to know a secret? There is something that all of us who see under the hood of small businesses know…everyone is a hot mess behind the scenes! No matter what your business, there is always a part of it that needs a good clean-up, including us here at BizChix. Our backend systems got so out of control that we brought in Operations Consultant, Jordan Gill, to help us out and she joins us on this episode to share a bit of her magic with you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Jordan Gill:
404: [6th Anniversary] How I Navigated One of My Toughest Years (2019) with Guest Interviewer Elizabeth Cook
Life is full of highs and lows, including mine. Last year was an especially tough year and yet, I was able to survive and thrive because of the support I had around me. In commemoration of completing my 6th year of podcasting, please join me as I open up in what feels a very vulnerable way on the highs and lows of 2019. Join the BizChix Community Anniversary BizChix Episodes: 152: Podcasting Lessons Learned with Natalie and Mark Eckdahl 209: Productive Podcast Guesting – Become a Podcast Guest
403: [coaching] How to Decide Where to Focus with Lindsay Recknell
Do you ever feel pulled in lots of different directions and struggle with where to focus? In this on-air coaching call, I help speaker, facilitator, and educator, Lindsay Recknell, figure out what to keep doing and what to let go of. She is currently juggling three businesses, one of which pays the bills, another she wants to keep until she gets her investment back, and the third is her passion and where she wants to focus her energy on. I'm so excited about where we ended up…I help Lindsay turn
402: [coaching] How to Get More Time and Profit with Jena Viviano
Do you want to know how to get more time and profit in your business? Jena is riding a huge growth wave in her business, but she has built her business by doing a lot of 1:1 work and now has several different ways she might grow. This episode covers a lot of options and we dig into podcasting strategies too. She’s a gem and I think you will love this on-air coaching call. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Jena Viviano Website LinkedIn Your Career Story Podcast Work with Jena: LinkedIn
401: My Best Strategic Advice for Small Businesses
Happy New Year BizChix. To launch this year and hey, this new DECADE, I am sharing my best coaching advice for small businesses. These are things I would say to help you in 2020 if we were sitting across the table having a cup of coffee, going for a walk together or catching up on the phone. These are not old strategies or what I think might work, these are strategies and tactics I see working with our clients today! Ready to Take Home $8-10,000 per month? Check out Six Figures Lab Six Figures
400: [coaching] Should She Launch a Group Program with Kelly Wittman
Have you ever felt the pull to launch a group coaching program? Brand Designer and Strategist, Kelly Wittman, provides design, strategy and marketing services for purposeful small businesses through her company, Witt and Company. She’s been in business for two years and she wants to know how she can create a group coaching program and also create more consistent revenue in her business. In this on-air coaching session, I help Kelly decide whether or not now is the time to launch a group program.
399: [coaching] Finding the Superpower She Can Monetize with Kim Beasley
I bet you can relate to my guest today. She has so many ways she can help clients that it is tough for her to narrow down her offerings. The biggest problem is she has too many superpowers! She already has a multi-six figure business working with a corporate client and their dealers, but she wants to diversify and work with entrepreneurs. In this on-air coaching call, I help Kim find the superpower she can monetize and boy, is it an amazing one! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Kim Beasle
398: Why Your Business is NOT Growing
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the different things you could focus on to grow your business? Join me as I help you uncover the main reason your business is not growing. Work With Us: BizChix Programs VIP Day One:One Coaching Six Figures Lab Leadership Lab Related episodes Operations 288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block Mindset 343: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset 346: Imposter Syndrome 368: Breaking T
397: The Power of Forgiveness with Brenda Reiss
If you are human, then you can likely benefit from learning more about radical forgiveness. Why are we talking about forgiveness on a business podcast? Well, over the last six years, I have had the honor of working one on one or in group programs with hundreds of female entrepreneurs, and what I have learned is that our personal issues bleed into our business and vice versa. The holiday season is upon us and I invited my client and forgiveness coach, Brenda Reiss, to share more about how we can
Announcing Our 2020 Programs - May We Support You
I'm so excited to share our new programs with you. If we can support you in 2020 and beyond it would be our honor. Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab If you'd like to stay in touch and join our Facebook Group for women entrepreneurs, go to BizChix.com/join.
396: Secrets of High Performing Women [High Performing Women Series]
Today we dig into the qualities of High Performing women that I curated while working with 100’s of clients 1/1 over the last 5 years and interviewing 100’s of women for the podcast since 2014 including the most recent eleven in this series. The truth is that anyone can be a high performer, but not everyone currently is. I hope you find one thing that you want to work on as you grow as a leader and business owner! At the end I’ll share how I am growing. Join the BizChix Community Work with Us:
395: Building a Business to Run Without You with Tera Marie Pupa [High Performing Women Series]
Could you step away from your business and have it run just as smoothly without you? Tera Marie Pupa experienced this when she was forced to take a break from her business for a year while she battled cancer. Her remarkable team not only kept the business running but actually grew the business. As a result of their hard work and dedication, Tera Marie was able to continue taking her full salary during one of the most trying times of her life. Tera Marie and her team of professional Transaction C
394: How Private Detective Anna Stowe is Building a Scalable Business [High Performing Women Series]
Have you ever felt like you’re in the wrong career? When work feels like a drag and you can’t silence the nagging voice in your head telling you to go in a different direction, it could be time to stop and listen. Transitioning from a corporate background to entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but it is possible and in this special episode of our High Performing Women series, Private Investigator, Anna Stowe, reveals exactly how it’s done. Anna is a fully licensed and insured Private Investigator and M
393: Selling with Charm featuring Reena Philpot [High Performing Women Series]
We’ve all got our own reasons for starting a business and for the star of this episode of the High Performing Women series, it was about making a living to support her family. Reena Philpot and her husband Earl started their business, Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc, in their home garage 17 years ago. What started as a way to make a modest living soon escalated into an empire that serves over 500 businesses with annual sales of $1.7 million. Neither Reena nor her husband could have predicte
392: With Failure Comes Success with Serial Entrepreneur Charisse McCoy [High Performing Women Series]
Do you know anyone who owns their own business and hasn’t failed in one way or another? Me neither. It’s how you deal with failure that will either make or break your business. It doesn’t get any easier when you aren’t surrounded by people who understand what it’s like to own a business either. In this episode, we speak to serial entrepreneur, the lovely and larger than life, Charisse McCoy who came from humble beginnings to forge her own business empire. Charisse has owned a mailing company, co
391: Scaling to Multiple Locations with Nickie Janes [High Performing Women Series]
Have you ever thought about expanding your business to different locations? It can be a really big investment financially and emotionally, but when you get it right, there’s nothing else quite like it. If you feel like another town or city could benefit from your business, you owe it them and yourself to try, right? I’ve invited Nickie Janes, a CEO who made the bold decision to scale up to take us through her journey on this episode of the BizChix podcast. Nickie is a licensed aesthetician, Fou
390: The Key Things to Track in Your Business with Layne Booth [High Performing Women Series]
Do spreadsheets, KPIs and dashboards make your head spin? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. Fortunately, our guest on this episode of our High Performing Women series is able to take the scariest looking facts and figures and turn them into stories that any entrepreneur can understand. Layne Booth is the Chief Profit Hunter at The Project Booth: A growth and opportunity agent for small business owners that are passionate about their product or service, but are getting sucked into dail
389: Downsizing While Increasing Profit with Jacqueline Snyder [High Performing Women Series]
No matter where you are on your business journey there is something for you in this episode. Jacqueline Snyder has experience as a product entrepreneur, service provider, online entrepreneur, community builder and podcaster. She has worked solo, with a team and with a business partner. I can’t wait for you to hear about the many pivots Jacqueline Snyder has made in the last few years that have allowed her to downsize her business while creating more profit, launch a podcast and a NEW business.
388: From 11 Clients to 100,000+ with Amanda Tress of the Faster Way to Fat Loss [High Performing Women Series]
Can you imagine going from 11 in-person clients to over 100,000 virtual clients in just a few years? It sounds impossible and yet my guest Amanda Tress has inspired and motivated thousands of women (including me) to live a truly healthy and happy lifestyle through cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies. Amanda Tress is the Founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, an eight-figure business that’s growing so fast it’ll make your head spin. Amanda created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss prog
387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women Series]
This is an option that is rarely talked about in our entrepreneurial world, but it is not unusual. Sometimes an incredible opportunity comes around for an entrepreneur to work for someone else. An opportunity that just cannot be passed up. I am thrilled to have attorney Danielle Liss back on the podcast to share how she chose to move from full time entrepreneur to a Vice President level position with a fast growing startup. Danielle left a thriving virtual law practice to a join The Faster Way
386: Closing the Sale with Nikki Rausch [High Performing Women Series]
Do you lack the confidence and the ‘natural flair’ for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you’re not a ‘natural’ salesperson, you’re in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise. Founder and CEO of “Sales Maven”, Nikki is a returning guest on the BizChix podcast and dedicated to authentic selling. She has helped thousands of entreprene
385: How to Create a Belonging Environment with Traci Baxley [High Performing Women Series]
Do you want to create a business where people feel like they belong and can bring their full authentic self? Do you want to foster an inclusive environment where people feel like their voices are being heard and valued? Do you want to attract the best talent and build a team of high performers? Diversity does not just mean race. It is so much more layered in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age differences, disability, sexuality, religion. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest and BizChix
384: How to Create a High Performing Team at Home and at Work
Having high performers work with me at home and in the business has allowed me to have more time and a greater impact, but it wasn't always like this! I have made several hiring mistakes over the years and my hope is that this episode will help you surround yourself with a high performing team that allows you to stay focused on the work and home responsibilities that are most fulfilling to you. Have you ever wondered why your team isn’t as outstanding as you’d hoped for? Creating a high performi
383: Google SEO and Local Search with Sommer Poquette
Did you know that 97% of your potential customers will Google your business before deciding whether to use your services? This is why your Google business listing is so important and why you need to optimize your google presence. On the final episode of the Social Media Summer Camp series, we are taking a break from social media. I’m joined by Google, SEO and social media expert, Sommer Poquette. Sommer has experienced huge success with her clients by optimizing Google listings and truly taking
382: LinkedIn Next Level with Louise Brogan
Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, what do you do there?If you really want to take your LinkedIn game to the next level, you need to create an effective LinkedIn strategy catered to your business and what you want to get out of the platform. Today I am joined by Linked In expert, speaker and podcaster Louise Brogan of Social Bee NI we are talking how to create a posting strategy, the power of showcasing your thought leadership on LinkedIn, what to do after you publish an article to get
381: Facebook Groups: How to Create Community and Convert Clients with Anna Frandsen
Facebook groups are ideal for businesses who want to create a community of people who share a common interest in your brand, products or services. When used right, you can leverage your Facebook group to market your business and convert members into loyal clients. However, only a small percentage of businesses are actually moving people from being a free participant to a paying client. So, how can you use a Facebook group to not only build a thriving community but convert leads? On this special
380: Facebook Business Pages and Ads with Karen Nelson
Do you struggle to run Facebook ads that actually hit a cord with your audience? Navigating the maze that is social media marketing can be exhausting, especially if your zone of genius lies elsewhere. But don’t worry, I’ve got Digital Ads Strategist, Karen Nelson, on the podcast to help you get your Facebook Ad strategy off the ground running. Karen is a former elementary teacher turned digital marketing strategist. She recently did an incredible Facebook training session with our clients that
379: Why Everyone Needs to be on LinkedIn with Karen Yankovich
Hear why EVERY CEO needs a carefully crafted LinkedIn profile, and which LinkedIn services are worth your time and money. Karen Yankovich returns to the BizChix podcast to share her LinkedIn genius. Listen to find out how she uses LinkedIn to find her “sweet spot”, build her audience, gain exposure, and (most importantly!) increase profit in her business. Karen shares insider tips about how LinkedIn has changed since her first BizChix interview in 2014, and how users can evolve alongside the pla
378: How to Outsource Social Media and Work with Local Influencers with Sarah Romero
Are you a local service business owner ready to leverage the power of local influencers to boost your online presence and help grow your business? If you’re new to social for business or you’re not sure how to outsource it to the right people, you’re in luck. Welcome to the first episode of my new Social Media Summer Camp series! I’m so excited to get the ball rolling on this one and cover the ins and outs of social media through the lens of a local business. But don’t worry, even though a lot o
377: CEO Day - Strategic Planning: Defining Goals, Objectives, Tactics
Are you struggling with how to prioritize new opportunities or ideas? Are you stuck in research mode and not ready to move forward? Are you on a path you no longer want to be on? Join me for a Strategic Planning session. I walk you through a process used in large organizations that will help you know what to focus on and WHEN. Most business owners are trying to do too many things at once and struggle with prioritizing. Next time you are presented with something new, you can easily determine if i
376: CEO Day - Vision Casting
Do you embrace vision casting in your business? Large corporations and organizations use this strategy to smash goals and build their businesses. But, small businesses can also leverage the same processes to create a clear vision for the future of their business so they know where and how to steer the ship. Vision casting is the process of creating a vivid mental image of where you want your business to be at some point in the future. You need to know the vision to understand what you need to bu
375: Simplify Your Business with the 80/20 Rule
What if you could simplify your life and business and DO LESS while having MORE energy, time and money? Join me as I share how you can leverage the 80/20 rule in all aspects of your business and even your personal life. How may we support you? Join our Private Facebook Group Learn about our Programs Consider a Strategy Session or VIP Day Meet us in person at BizChix Live Episodes Mentioned: 254: How to Design Your High End Offer 273: How to Get Out of Overwhelm Subscribe to Stacking Your
374: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem?
Have you been thinking of launching something new? Whether it is adding a new service, a new product, a membership site, a retreat, a Facebook group, a podcast, a book or even a new business - this episode will help you think things through. We also dive into some of the reasons why an existing product or service offering might not be getting the level of traction you expected. One of my superpowers is getting into the head of other people and really understanding their lives and their pain poin
373: How to Get Out of Overwhelm
Fed up with overwhelm? Ready to say goodbye to starting and ending your day feeling like you’ve just run a mental marathon…twice? When you’ve got too much on your plate, it’s easy to slip into overwhelm. As CEO’s, we need a fresh mind to be able to think strategically and envision what we want from our business and personal life. But, that’s almost impossible when you’re operating in a constant state of overwhelm. No matter what level you’re at with your business, anyone can experience overwh
372: From Poverty to Paris and Beyond with Rosetta Thurman
Have you ever heard a story so moving and inspirational that it inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself? If not, you’re about to. Although I originally planned to do a deep dive into community building with my guest, it quickly became so much more than that. Rosetta Thurman shares her incredible story from humble beginnings to building a successful business that helps thousands of women. Rosetta was raised by a single teen mom and a very involved grandmother. Back then, books
371: Business Beach Reads (books I recommend over and over)
Have you ever read a book that made such an impact on your life that you can’t help but recommend it to everyone you meet? I know the feeling. Sometimes, we’re lucky enough to come across a book that’s so good and so powerful that we love getting lost in its pages (over and over again). I don’t know about you, but I love reading when I’m on vacation. It’s great to have a book tucked away in your hand luggage that you can just grab and get stuck into while you’re on the plane. There are so ma
370: How She Specialized and Bought Back Her Time with Melisa Galasso
Is your business thriving, but at a cost to your personal life? Working on building a six-figure business doesn’t come without making sacrifices. Continuing to pivot takes ambition, determination, and dedication. But what happens when your waitlist keeps growing and you’ve got no means to meet the demand? Melisa Galasso is the founder of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC, where she provides in-person and virtual custom training courses for CPA’s (Certified Professional Accountants). Melisa is one
369: How to Step Into Thought Leadership with Carmen Landrau
What is thought leadership? Are you a thought leader? To me, thought leadership is about sharing your ideas, ideologies, methodologies, frameworks…etc with others. This could be via a book, a podcast, a blog, video content, speaking, TEDx talks, teaching. It’s all about finding your audience and sharing your knowledge and expertise. In this episode, you’ll hear the inspirational story that cardiologist Carmen Landrau shares. She’s a board-certified physician who specializes in cardiology. Bu
368: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs
Are you ready to stop letting your limiting beliefs get in your way and replace them with new, positive thoughts? Limiting beliefs are pesky little thoughts that you impose on yourself about the things you think you can and can’t do. It’s time to silence your inner mean girl, put your limiting beliefs to rest and start believing in yourself. On this episode, I open chapter nine of my book, “RESET Your Mindset,” and share how you can move past limiting beliefs and start taking action. If you’re f
367: From Teacher to Six Figure Copywriter with Abby Herman
In this incredible story of transformation, copywriter Abby Herman shares how she went from a side hustle to her full time teaching job making $9 per hour to a six figure business! I guarantee you will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to keep the light of your own journey shining bright. In this episode, we discuss: How to strategically use Facebook groups to increase your visibility Practical tips for building meaningful relationships with potential clients Why it’s important to be
366: [On Air Coaching] How To Let Go Of Control So You Can Scale with Alex Gourlay
Surrendering control is something that many of us struggle with. But, if we want to take the next step in scaling our businesses, learning how to let go of control and embrace the freedom that comes from it will often pave our path to growth and prosperity. Join me as I coach Alex Gourlay and help her to let go of some of her responsibilities in her business, delegate to other team members and put the growth of her business into motion. It wasn’t that long ago when Alex launched her Australian
365: Building a Subscription Box Business with Julie Ball
Are product-based businesses the most difficult to launch and scale? There are many reasons why I ask this question. For one thing, product-based businesses have a lot of moving parts to them and higher costs than service-based businesses. You’ve got a lot to think about on top of the actual product you’re selling such as packaging, product photos, shipping, returns and so much more. So, when Julie Ball first told me about her idea to grow a unique subscription box business, I was a little hesi
364: Lessons From My First Business
Learning how to run a profitable business takes time. Despite what some people might have you believe, we’re not born equipped with all the knowledge and wisdom we need to become a successful entrepreneur. Life teaches us those things. You might have the fundamentals of running a business down to a tee, but it’s not until you’re in the trenches of your business that you gain a wealth of knowledge and finally understand what it takes to be a business owner. I’ve learned a lot throughout my car
363: Hit Your Next Goal with a Six Week Sprint
Do you have a goal you want to accomplish, but it is outside of your normal business activities? Or, maybe your business has lost some of its magic, and you need a way to get some momentum building? Or, perhaps you have an idea you want your team to rally around and work together to make it happen? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the podcast episode for you! I’m breaking down how to implement a six-week sprint. Six Week Sprints are great to do at anytime in your busin
362: How to Get More Clients
Would you like to find out how you can get more clients? This is the number one question I get asked most often from women in the BizChix community. It doesn’t matter if you’re a start-up looking for your first few clients or a six-figure business owner that wants to reach more people and continue to grow – everyone wants to uncover the secret to getting more clients. In a previous episode, I revealed how to get more clients using 12 strategies. These 12 strategies proved incredibly useful for n
361: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose Your Next Step with Darcy Schatz
Ready to take the next step to grow your business? I’ve done a lot of coaching sessions in my time, and a common thread that runs through a lot of them is the uncertainty of discerning what the next step will be. The step that’s going to push boundaries, increase your productivity and achieve the big picture goal you have for your business. Most successful business owners can envision their success beyond tomorrow. They know exactly what they want and what they need to do to get there. But, some
360: Why We Create Our Own Glass Ceilings
If you have been around a while, this is going to be a little different. Let’s call it Natalie unplugged. No editing. No music. Just me sharing. This episode is inspired by International Women’s Day and the goal of Gender Balance and a conversation we had in The BizChix Coop which is the private FB group I host for women entrepreneurs. I asked the women in there what was holding them back from charging more. We had one of the most engaging conversations ever with that post. It currently has over
359: From Side Hustle to a Team of 20 with Sarah Ziemba
Growing a side hustle into a thriving, six-figure practice with 20 team members is something to be proud of. But, throw in the delegation of all client work, and I expect more than a few jaws to drop! This impressive accomplishment was achieved by Sarah Ziemba, a member of our CEOCHIX Mastermind Program and the founder of Shine Therapy Services. Sarah and her dedicated team offer speech therapy, developmental therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and feeding therapy to at-risk children
358: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow a Micro-Niche Business with Evelyn Cucchiara
Ready to think smaller? Over the last five years of coaching woman entrepreneurs, I’ve observed that the most successful businesses focus on a small group of people. Specializing, or niching down, is actually one of the scariest things to do. But it offers benefits for your business -- whether you are growing from 5 to 6 figures or establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry. Today I coach Evelyn Cucchiara who is the proud owner of a micro-niche business. A micro-niche serves a sm
357: Relationship Tips for Entrepreneurs with Therapist Leslie Baker
Love is in the air and whether you’re in a relationship or not, we could all do with a little more love in our lives. And, nobody knows this better than Marriage and Family Therapist, Leslie Baker. Leslie has made a career out of spreading more love in this world. She has helped hundreds (if not thousands) of couples relight their flames and helped piece broken families and individuals back together who have had their lives disheveled by difficult things like grief, anxiety and depression. I inv
356: How to Pivot and Influence with Erin Busbee
I love when I meet women whose current business is the perfect intersection of their past careers, experiences and passions. Erin Busbee is the perfect example of that. Where she is now, is not where she started. She shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story and reveals how you can pivot your business and build your influence. Erin is a savvy business woman and the founder and CEO of Busbee Style. She is the go-to style, and beauty expert for busy women over 40 juggling life. She provides simpl
355: 5 Lessons from 5 Years of Business Plus 3 Trends for 2019
Can you remember what you were doing on this day, five years ago? Usually, I would be scratching my head trying to think, but I know exactly what I was doing. Because, it was on this day, all those years ago, that I launched the BizChix Podcast! So much has changed in the last five years. I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of women entrepreneurs, and I’ve spoken on stages in front of thousands of people. It’s safe to say that it’s been a whirlwind adventure! Join me on this episode w
354: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Sommer Poquette
When you’re first starting off with your business, it’s easy to find yourself doing literally anything for anybody. But as you gain more experience, and discover what you’re really great at, it becomes crucial to specialize. Join me as I coach Sommer Poquette on where and how to specialize in her business. Sommer is a social media expert who has built a 5 figure business offering social media services in her local market. On this call, Sommer and I do a deep dive on her business to determine her
353: How to Get Rapid Visibility
Want to get known, and fast? There are many visibility activities that are long-term, but this episode is all about generating visibility for your business quickly. If people don't know about you, they can't work with you. I share more about tapping into the most underutilized visibility strategy - leveraging your personal network, and my Rapid Visibility Framework built around that. Learn how local speaking, live video, and workshops are key strategies for you to build visibility for your busin
352: Goal Setting - The Weekly One and Daily Three
Today we are getting tactical and I am sharing two things that could dramatically transform your year. If you do these two things day after day, week after week, you will accomplish more impactful things this year than last year. Get ready to learn about the Weekly 1 and the Daily 3. ------------------------ Where will you be November 8-10, 2019? Join us at BizChix Live, our leadership conference for women entrepreneurs. Consider this your formal invitation. Connect With Natalie: Instagram
351: How to Create a Theme for Your Year
WORD of the Year: How can you live a year with intention? Don’t let life and your business "happen" to you. Take control, and and set a THEME for your year. I like to choose a word of the year, and let this word inspire my activities for each week and month. Choosing a word to shape your year is such an impactful activity - I have some great anecdotes to share with you from fellow BizChix about how choosing a word for the year changed their 2018. So, what’s your word for 2019 going to be? Join u
350: Planning a Productive 2019
Are you ready to make 2019 your best year yet? As we round out the year, it's time to start thinking about what you want 2019 to be like for you. I’m excited to share some tips, tactics and strategies for planning a productive 2019. If you’re wondering how to boost your productivity to make the coming year better than last year, you’re in for a treat. I share more about some of the things that keep us from being our most productive, the planning tactics I use and some of my favorite productivi
349: How to Delegate Your Calendar
Have you been wanting to delegate your calendar? What's holding you back from delegating it? Whether you’re thinking about doing this now, or in preparation for the future - I’m sharing my tips and tricks for how I delegated my calendar to my assistant. If you’re waiting for things to be perfect before transferring them to someone else or if you’re scared of giving up control, you are not alone - I felt like that too! But delegating my calendar has helped me get more done, both in my personal
348: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team
What can you do to improve and grow as a leader? You've hired your team, and trained them, now what? Shelli Warren joins Natalie to share an incredible tool that will help you, the CEO, lead your team better, and provide clarity to you and your team members. Role. Responsibilities. Results. Requirements. Renewal date. These are the 5 Rs that make up this document. Together, they will help you set your expectations out clearly, and walk people through feedback. Shelli and Natalie discuss the
347: How to Get Your Clients Excited to Work with Your Team
Do you have more clients than you have time? Have a great team but aren't sure how how you can transition your clients into working with them? Shelli Warren, Chief People Officer of BizChix and host of Stacking Your Team, joins Natalie to share some insight into this challenge. What are some of the signs that you might need to hire someone on your team to work with your clients? Feeling OVERWHELMED is a big indicator that you have more opportunity than capacity! Natalie and Shelli dive into
346: Imposter Syndrome
Who am I to do this? I could never be as confident or successful as her. I feel like one day everyone is going to figure out that I have no idea what I’m doing? Sound familiar? Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome. It’s known as a feeling of self doubt, of being a fraud, or that any success has just been a fluke. When it comes to creative entrepreneurs, you may feel that sinking sense of “I’m going to put this out there and I have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about. Everyone is goi
345: How to Work With a Ghostwriter with Katie Cross
Have you ever thought about writing your own book? What is the process of writing a book? What does a ghostwriter do? The number of decisions that go into producing a book can be overwhelming! That’s why I got Katie Cross, Ghostwriter / Writing Coach / Taskmaster-Disciplinarian, to help me put together my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset! We discuss how Katie and I first started working together, the different approaches to ghostwriting, and what goes into the process of producing a book. Tip: It
344: [Behind the Scenes] BizChix Live 2018
BizChix Live was a huge success, but what went on behind the scenes? What does it really take to put together an event like BizChix Live? What are some of the unique aspects of preparing for the event? CEO Natalie Eckdahl, Chief People Officer Shelli Warren, and Executive Assistant Tiffanie Jordan reveal all their insider secrets about BizChix Live! Natalie, Shelli, and Tiffanie share their favorite moments from the event as well as some other highlights and funny behind-the-scenes moments. Th
343: Reset Your Mindset - Keynote from BizChix Live
What's holding you back from being the CEO and leader you need to be? Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome? Or are you waiting for permission to go out and achieve your dreams? How can you silence your inner mean girl? Are you battling with your money mindset? Three days ago, I delivered a keynote speech at BizChix Live sharing the R.E.S.E.T. framework which give you a process to deal with mindset issues. Spoiler alert: you'll have to go through this process of resetting your mindset over and ov
342: Planning Next Year Like a CEO
Planning for the future is tricky. We don’t know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out. We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it’s time to start planning for next year. This is episode will get you focused on the CEO level work you need to be doing to reflect and plan for the coming yea
341: Visibility, Pricing and Knowing Your Audience with Google for Teachers Expert Kasey Bell
No matter what your business is, knowing your audience and increasing your visibility on the platforms they frequent is crucial to success. Kasey Bell, former educator turned entrepreneur, has done just that and grown her email list and Twitter following just by leveraging best practices. Google is the hottest topic in educational technology, and Kasey has capitalized on this to grow her business from a blog to a podcast. She also explains how Twitter became her platform for finding her niche, a
340: Leveraging Strengths and Pivoting with Monica Froese
Sometimes what we start doing is not where we end up. Monica Froese of Redefining Mom shares how how she grew her corporate side hustle to a monetized blog and business with a high converting email list of over 30,000. Her story includes an invitation to the White House and a few pivots as she figured out how to leverage her strengths. Plus, I got Monica to share a few of her top list building tips to boot! We also discuss ways to create white space in your calendar to give yourself time for cre
339: Stepping into a CEO Mindset with Kellsie Rees
Kellsie Rees, a multi-six figure product entrepreneur, joins me to share how she broke through her imposter syndrome to step into a CEO mindset. Kellsie takes us through the evolution of her Etsy business and her secrets to success: sell what keeps selling and create products that are intentional. She has also recently scaled her team and moved her business out of her basement into a location 10x the size! Kellsie opens up the struggles she’s faced professionally and personally, and the lessons
338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung
Have limiting beliefs ever held you back from making progress in your business? Today you’re hearing a success story from Karen DeYoung, a BizChix community member who has overcome limiting beliefs and seen incredible results. Karen shares some secrets behind the longevity of her business, how her business has grown over the years, and what her growth mindset and opening her mind to possibilities had to do with it. We also discuss the challenges in taking her business from $100k to $400k and mor
337: Selling a Blue Ocean Product with Sue Monhait
Running a blue ocean business is one of the most effective ways to become profitable and create the life you desire. Sue Monhait has done just that, and she shares about her experiences running a blue ocean business, as well as the challenges that come along with being one of only a few people providing a product or service. We discuss the importance of helping people understand what you do and why it's valuable. You must keep your eye on the customer and give them what they want and need. Sue
336: Local Visibility and Live Video with Paula Kinney
Paula Kinney joins me to share about her interior design business and how it has developed and grown since my strategy session with her in 2017. We discuss Paula's success with niching down to a specific part of interior design that she loves and is passionate about, and how she's using Facebook Live to take her business to the next level. Paula also opens up about her special needs daughter and how that pushed her into embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. We've also got great insights abou
335: Navigating the Challenges as You Scale and Multiply
Shelli Warren, our Chief People Officer, joins me to recap the stages of small business, with a special focus on the Scale and Multiply stages. These stages are all about building and growing a team, and letting go of control. In the Scale and Multiply stages, focus on creating a stable, replicable business model. We discuss the importance of finding a guru or coach who resonates with you, and who can help you achieve your goals - and sticking with them! These stages are also for you to build an
334: Multiplying to 5 Locations with Emily Countryman
How do you move your business from the startup stage to the multiply stage? Emily Countryman, CEO of a chain of wellness centers, joins me on this episode to share her success story at the multiply stage: of scaling up a business with a physical location from one location to a chain of FIVE centers. Emily shares her struggles with expanding from one center to two, and her advice and key learning points from the experience. Financing the business also becomes a key consideration, and Emily has so
333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep
Product-based businesses can be tough when it comes to dealing with manufacturers, inventory and distribution. But that doesn’t mean they’re impossible to rapidly grow and scale. Minna Khounlo-Sithep, founder of Lil’ Labels, waterproof writable labels for school and for daycare, joins me to share her journey scaling up to a 6-figure business in just one year. Minna and I dive into the challenges of running a product-based business, vs. a service-based business, and the key takeaways she has glea
332: [On Air Coaching] How to Get More Time and Control with Deanna Gillingham
Letting go of control is something we all as business owners struggle with to varying degrees. When the time comes to scale your business, letting go of control is most difficult and most essential. Join me as I coach Deanna Gillingham through her struggles with letting go of control and stepping into the role of CEO in her business. Deanna operates in an incredible micro-niche and has built an amazing business serving her very specific avatar - it’s a reminder that there is value in finding an
331: [On Air Coaching] How to Decide Whether to Specialize with Louise Brogan
Social media is always top of mind for businesses these days, and social media specialists face a unique challenge in their business - to either specialize on one platform, or specialize in one industry on multiple platforms. Louise Brogan, social media specialist, joins me on this on air coaching call to discuss her business of helping people figure out how to use social media for their businesses. We dive into how to capitalize on Louise’s success creating visibility in her local space, and di
330: [On Air Coaching] When to Hire in a Rapidly Growing Business with Marcella De Laurentiis
What’s the next step for an entrepreneur who has built and rapidly scaled her service-based business to multi-six figures? Marcella De Laurentiis, founder and solopreneur of HelpWithApps.com, joins me on this On Air Coaching call to discuss her next steps. Since Marcella launched her business about a year ago, she has grown and scaled it rapidly. Now, she’s ready for the next step: creating more passive income streams. We explore the idea of creating a mid-tier offering and the possibility of an
329: [On Air Coaching] How to Pick a Niche with Anne Torrez
Anne Torrez joins me on this on air coaching call as we continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship. As you move from the startup stage to the validate stage, you need to define your niche, and this is exactly what Anne and I pick apart in this episode. As a triathlon coach who is also certified as a running and cycling coach, Anne’s biggest struggle is confidently choosing between a few potential avatars (aka target markets), and then figuring out how to articulate her niche. We disc
328: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose Between Opportunities with Casey Gromer
We continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship with an on air coaching call with Casey Gromer, who is moving from the startup to validate phase in her business. Casey and I dive into the challenges Casey faces on where to focus her efforts and how to connect with the type of clients she is most gifted at serving. Join Casey and me as we discuss defining her service offerings based on her specialized skill set, while diversifying to cater to different clients. If you, like Casey, are i
327: [On Air Coaching] How to Get Paid with Michelle Allen
We continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship with an on air coaching call with start up entrepreneur, Michelle Allen. This is the most challenging stage, with so many options and moving parts, things to learn, and things to distract you. Michelle and I talk through her new business idea, including answering the key question “Are you solving a big enough problem?”, figuring out her target audience or avatar, and some strategies to expand beyond her neighborhood. We also explore new a
326: The Stages of Small Business - the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework
Did you know that 25% of new businesses do not reach the 5th year in business? I have watched businesses come and go, and at BizChix, we want to help you build you grow a profitable business that supports your lifestyle goals. This episode is all about the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework, something I developed and first presented at BizChix Live 2017. The framework helps us have a common language to share about our businesses. No matter whether you’re at the Startup, Validate, Scale or Mul
Should You Launch A Course? with Kate Ahl and Kelly Snyder
A question clients ask me all the time is: Should I launch an online course? How do I go about doing it? Online courses can be a great part of your business, but only if its done right. Join me on this round table discussion with two experts, Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media and Kelly Snyder of Adore Your Wardrobe. We talk about what is working now in online courses, what you need in your business to have a successful online course, and how to replicate that success. Learn about everything that goes
324: Do You Need a Bookkeeper, CPA or CFO? with Hannah Smolinski
This is a must listen! CEO's know their numbers and know who to turn to to get them. Most of my clients share that they don't know which numbers they should be tracking, how to decipher the financial reports they receive and what support they need on their team and when. So, I invited BizChix community member, Hannah Smolinski, CPA, who provides virtual CFO services through her firm BrightenUp Financial to educate us. Hannah shares what the difference is between a bookkeeper, a Certified Publ
How to Create a High End Offer with Carol Cox
So many people have the possibility of a high end offer in their business and they don't realize it. Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand joins me today to talk about high end offers, VIP days and how powerful they can be for your business. What do VIP days look like? Why didn’t we have them from Day 1? Could we have? Carol and I answer these questions on how we offer VIP days in our businesses (both virtually and in person), and how we approach them differently! Money mindset affects everyone, myse
Behind the Scenes of the BizChix Social Strategy with Sarah Frink
I recently had the opportunity to appear on Getting Social with Sarah, a Facebook Live show hosted by Sarah Frink, CEO and Founder of Real Marketing Solutions, and I’m excited to share my interview with Sarah! We get into some juicy topics like how I first started out, how I use social media in my business, and the link between my podcast, my email list and Facebook Group. I also share what my group was like when I first launched it and the challenges that came with growing that following. Sarah
Boundaries with Clients - Success Story with Janelle Photopoulos
Having boundaries in every area of our lives can be a challenge, but boundaries in our business can be especially difficult. I've invited one of my clients, Janelle Photopoulos, on to the show to share how she navigated some uncomfortable situations to successfully deal with boundaries in her business. Janelle shares some of her client experiences and how she has managed to hold boundaries in a professional way and maintain excellent working relationships with clients. When it comes to negotiati
320: Everyone’s A Mess
If you're thinking other entrepreneurs really have their act together, think again. As someone who has worked directly with hundreds of entrepreneurs, I'm here to tell you that everyone is a mess. With social media, branded lifestyle images, and professional head shots peppering Facebook and Instagram, it can seem like everyone else has a perfect business, and that things are easy for them! I'll let you in on a secret: everyone's a mess, including me! Whether it's hiring, managing emails, settin
319: How We Hired an Executive Assistant
Join us behind the scenes as we share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. Natalie needed and wanted to hire an executive assistant (EA), but for various reasons was stalling the process. Shelli uncovers what was holding her back and what finally helped her move forward. Learn our process of finding candidates, shortlisting them and hosting a trial period with the right candidate. There were also a few unexpected benefits of choosing to hire a local assis
318: What are you Tolerating in Your Business?
Ask yourself this: What are you tolerating? On the surface, everything can look amazing. But dig a little deeper and that's where all the messiness is. When you ask yourself what you are tolerating, you give yourself room to pause and reflect. Where are you settling? What's frustrating for you? What can't you believe you're still putting up with? Shelli Warren joins Natalie to discuss some of the things they have noticed people tolerating in their experiences, from office spaces to clients, from
[On Air Coaching] How to Feel Worthy to Charge with Danni Hall
Have you ever had trouble charging for your services? Have you had to struggle with raising your prices? Especially in the helping professions, the exchange of money can be awkward and uncomfortable. Join me as I coach Danni Hall, a member of the BizChix Coop who just opened a new business 4 months ago. Danni doesn't view her business as rendering a service, but solving a problem, which is why she was struggling with charging for her services. We talk through how she can overcome her deep-seated
316: How to Summer-Proof Your Business
Summer is just around the corner! What would your dream summer 2018 look like? Summer brings with it schedule shifts that can impact you and you business. It’s time to rethink your ideal month and week plans because of shifting time availability. I share my summer bucket lists for work and home/ family, and why it’s important for you to think about your strategic and visibility objectives, revenue and profit goals and summer business goals. I also discuss the topic of mom-guilt, and some ideas o
315: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Rae Walaska
Is it possible to manage multiple businesses? What’s the best way to get the most out of your business when it comes to prices and time investment? Join me as I coach Rae Walaska, a successful entrepreneur who runs a murder-mystery entertainment company and a social media management company, on these issues. We go into the intricacies of keeping her murder-mystery business going, and tackle the topic of licensing vs. franchising vs. coaching as ways to move forward. For her social media business
314: Stepping into her Publicity Superpower with Amanda Berlin
Amanda Berlin, my guest on this episode and Featured Speaker at BizChix Live 2018, describes Public Relations (PR) as earned media - you can’t pay for it, but everyone is worth the opportunity. PR is important to every business but a lot of us haven’t tapped into the full possibilities yet. Amanda reveals that it’s really about sharing your story of what's unique about you, that your audience needs to know in order to identify and want to work with you. Remember, anyone at any stage of business
Finding Her Niche in Video with Jessica Stansberry
I’m interviewing one of the featured speakers for BizChix Live 2018 - Jessica Stansberry, YouTube and video content marketing strategist! Jessica didn’t start off in this area, but niching down to a specific area of technology has been a game changer for her. She shares how she managed the (multiple!) pivots she made in her business, and about stepping into the thought leadership space and owning it. Jessica also has tips for dealing with trolls and negative comments online, and a formula for br
312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch
If you’ve ever grappled with how to approach sales, this interview with Nikki Rausch, founder of Sales Maven, will transform how you think about sales. Her approach and style is different from anyone else I've heard teach on the topic. Nikki shares that we really need to focus on listening. Plus she reveals mistakes we may be making in our conversations with potential clients and customers. Nikki also discusses how to identify buying signals, selling past the close, and her very own tips for he
311: How to Get More Referrals
Word of mouth is so powerful, and personal recommendations can shorten the client buying cycle immensely. Let's get you more referrals. We'll explore: 1. Who might refer you business? 2. Does your network understand your business? 3. Do you have a path to accept referrals? 4. Do you ask for referrals? 5. Do you have a way to thank people for referrals? 6. Do you know who your top referrers are? 7. What if you don't want the referral? Do you still have to take it? Learn how to Define Your Niche o
[On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Ideas and Opportunities with Amber Hawley
Got tons of ideas? New opportunities on the horizon? How do you decide which to pursue and in what order? Should you move forward now, or put the idea on hold? Join me as I work with Amber Hawley, successful marriage and family therapist, and co-host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber’s aim is to transition to more online work to have more flexibility, and she has a many ideas and opportunities. Listen as we sort through her next steps plus Join the BizChix Community Connect With Amber Hawley:
Social Media and Visibility: Keep Doing What's Working
Social Media can be a very powerful tool for growing your business but it can also be a huge distraction. Instead of trying to learn the latest new social media tool or strategy, I'd love for you to think about what is working right now for you in terms of gaining visibility for your business. Let’s get back to the basics - I share some strategies for working on your personal network, and boosting your visibility, with some social media tips too. Join the BizChix Community Books or Tools or Ev
308: [On Air Coaching] How to Design a Content Strategy to Grow Your Biz with Cheryl Tan
Are you getting the Return on Investment you would expect from the content you are producing? How can you change your content strategy to help you business grow? Join me as I coach Cheryl Tan, a journalist turned entrepreneur, on how to get more leads to come through her podcast and transform her content strategy to bring in more business. We discuss the benefits of interviews, solo episodes and on air coaching, as well as how to productize consulting services. I break down the steps Cheryl (and
307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms
You’ve registered for an event or a conference - now, how do you make the most out of that investment? My guest Julie Fry, founder of Business Among Moms, not only attends numerous events, but also hosts her own local meet ups and an annual conference. She joins me to talk about the top dos and don’ts to make every event you attend a successful one. We share our insights about things to do before, during and after an event, and discuss planning your event strategy, how to make connections and bu
306: Top 7 Ways to Monetize a Podcast
There are numerous ways to monetize a podcast, but today I am focusing on the top ways I see working right now and the podcasters who are implementing them. One interesting observation is that most podcasters monetize through several methods. Also, take advantage of the podcasting resources we have available to you including a comprehensive list of all the ways you can monetize a podcast, our New Podcaster Resource Guide plus our guide on how to Pitch to be on a Podcast. Just go to BizChix.com/p
305: [On Air Coaching] How to Generate Visibility, Price Services and Attract a New Niche with Lorena Klingel
How do you productize a service, and set the right price for it? What are some strategies to increase visibility for your business to attract the exact type of client you want to work with? Join me as I coach Lorena Klingel, who has a successful business working with corporate clients but needs help generating visibility as she seeks to work with entrepreneurs. Lorena and I discuss pricing strategies and brainstorm tactics to boost visibility for her business. I also have advice on how to choose
304: The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up
How much money are you leaving on the table by not following up with your leads? Why is there fortune in the follow-up? On this episode, we're talking about how crucial it is to follow up with potential and past clients. I share my tips for overcoming fear of rejection and developing a healthy sales mindset, as well as how to create a follow-up system that works for you and I’m sharing the simple template I use to track leads. Be sure to grab a copy of my Sales Follow-Up Template too! Key Takeaw
303: 4 Years of Podcasting - Finding My Voice, My Calling, and My Community
This episode marks my 4th year anniversary of the BizChix Podcast! Carol Cox and Shelli Warren, whom I met because of the podcast and who are now a very big part of my life, business, and podcast, join me in this episode! We discuss my podcasting journey, the lessons we’ve all learned about running a business and share some tips about entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: [:31] Natalie welcomes Shelli Warren and Carol Cox to her 4th year anniversary episode! [1:10] How did Natalie, Shelli and Carol c
302: Teams are the “New” Passive Income
Passive income is the quest these days, but did you know that teams are the “new” passive income? What is passive income? What are some of the different ways you can gain passive income? How does hiring others and building your team, especially in a service based business, help create income? If you’ve been looking for ways to create passive income in your business, it might be time to start thinking about building your team. Train others to do what you do, in the way you do it. In this episode,
301: Buy Back Your Time (Part 2)
Take control of your life, buy back your time, and outsource! Find out more about all the different ways you can buy back your time, and how to get into the mindset of outsourcing. Are objections from people around you holding you back? I have some great tips for overcoming that too! I’m a huge fan of outsourcing to create more time in my life for the things that are important to me. I share what I personally outsource at home and at work, and positives and negatives of outsourcing overseas. The
300: Buy Back Your Time (Part 1)
Are your ready to get more time in your life? The next two episodes will take you through my process of getting more time through delegating, outsourcing and using apps. I share about a well respected study that confirms that outsourcing can make you happy and more satisfied with your life. I also walk through how you can track your weekly tasks at home and at work so that it makes it really easy to see what to outsource. Go to BizChix.com/moretime to get the free companion worksheets. Mentione
Start with the End in Mind
It’s easy to launch into a new year, and get busy conquering new goals and projects without thinking through how we really want to feel at the end. I get vulnerable and share how I purposefully chose to make 2017 a year where my home and self were a bit neglected in the interest of exponentially growing BizChix and how and why I am transforming that this year. You’ll get a chance to pause and take a breath and reflect on 2017 and set an intention for 2018 in terms of three areas, home, self and
[Best of 2016] Sales Made Easy with Natalie Eckdahl
Do you hate sales and selling? Do you wish it was easier to get people to work with you? I have just the tips, strategies, and advice for you, in this throwback episode from 2016 with a few NEW bonus tips and tools at the end. I want you to be in a sales mindset as you move into 2018! How to deal with sales is a question that comes up often in my strategy sessions and masterminds, but the truth is if you want to be an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to sell. The good thing is that it doesn’
[Best of 2015] Deep Dive on Millennials and Generation Z with Amanda Slavin
As a business owner I am hiring Millennials for my team and they are hiring me as a business coach and mastermind leader so I love learning how to understand and serve them better. Amanda Slavin, CEO and founder of CatalystCreativ has built an incredible agency that helps brands connect with Millennials. We cover: Why generations of people behave in ways different from previous or subsequent generations? What motivates Millennials, and how does that factor into business? Whether you’re creating
296: Best of 2014 — Interview with Think and Grow Rich for Women Author, Sharon Lechter
One of my favorite interviews of all times was with Sharon Lechter, author of Think and Grow Rich for Women, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and many more. She is an incredible advocate for women entrepreneurs and I felt like I was being mentored as I interviewed her. Sharon is also the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, and has served both presidents Bush and Obama on the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Don't miss Sharon’s ins
295: Discover Your Innate Strengths with Andrea MacKenzie of Lead with Harmony (Kolbe Certified)
Do you love doing personality tests and assessments to learn more about yourself and how you work? Have you assessed your team? On this episode, Andrea MacKenzie and I discuss the Kolbe Assessment, which measures your instinctive way of doing things. Andrea is a consultant, coach, and educator who helps her clients create high performance in their businesses by understanding themselves and their teams better. Prior to our interview, my team and I took the Kolbe assessments and Andrea analyzed
294: MINDSET - 4 Strategies to Conquer Your Mindset Battles
There’s a battle going on inside your head, but the good news is you have the power and ability to win it. Mindset is something that every entrepreneur deals with on a daily basis, but nobody talks about it! On this episode, I share with you four of my strategies for conquering mindset issues and moving your business to the next level. Key Takeaways: [:45] Mindset issues are something every entrepreneur struggles with. Natalie will be sharing her strategies for conquering these issues. [2:
293: [On Air Coaching] Where Are They Now? Updates with Christina Nicholson, Shannon Crow, Lilah Higgins, Julie Hefner, and Tara Lynn Foster
We have another update from previous on-air coaching clients! Christina Nicholson, Shannon Crow, Lilah Higgins, Julie Hefner and Tara Lynn Foster share their business updates. Some of them have changed their goals, the direction of their business, overcome fears and more, but all of them are definitely having incredible success in their businesses. Tune in to find out more and be inspired by their success! Key Takeaways: [:11] Natalie has Masterminds launching in January! [1:15] Happy Thanksgi
292: [On Air Coaching] How to Connect and Leverage Relationships with Complementary Service Providers with Kimberley O’Brien
How can you connect with other professionals and complementary businesses that serve the same ideal client? What’s the best way to increase visibility for your business? Join me as I coach Kimberley O’Brien, who runs an innovative child psychology practice and a publishing house that creates material and programs for schools. We brainstorm ideas to tap into her personal network and explore other avenues for creating visibility in her business. Kimberley and I also discuss some of her reserva
291: [On Air Coaching] Fear of Success with Taryn Holmstrom
Mindset issues affect all entrepreneurs regardless of their level of business. Fear of failure is a common block, but did you know that fear of success can hold you back too? Join me as I coach Taryn Holmstrom, owner of a successful wedding rental business in the Northwest. I help her peel back the onion and uncover the root of her fears. Taryn and I also discuss some ways to take her business to the next level — an organizational chart can be a useful way to plan for this, so don’t forget to ge
290: [on air coaching] Where Are They Now? Updates with Betsy Furler, Blair Thielemier, Freya Casey and Shawna Dingman
By popular request, I am bringing back Blair Thielemier, Betsy Furler, Freya Casey and Shawna Dingman, women who have done on-air coaching calls with me, to give you an update. What action have they taken? How have their businesses progressed? What are their next steps as their businesses continue to grow? Tune in to be inspired by the incredible progress these ladies have made! Key Takeaways: [:47] Natalie is bringing back several women that have done on-air coaching calls! [2:30] The first u
289: Behind the Scenes of BizChix Live with Natalie Eckdahl
Want to hear about some of the behind the scenes moments from BizChix live? Hint: it's not all pretty. I'm sharing some things that no one else knows happened, the fear I experienced right before the conference and the incredible experience of seeing a community I have built over the last 3+years come to life. Dream it. Do it. Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie will be giving a recap of BizChix Live! [2:50] Natalie shares how BizChix Live started off, with exclusive activities for her VIP clients. [
288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block
Sharing some content that will be presented at BizChix Live today! Take back control of your calendar — design your ideal month and ideal week! Plus how to theme your weeks and days and the power of time blocking. Be sure to get the free download straight from the workbook we are using at BizChix Live! Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie is at BizChix Live giving the opening keynote! What are some of the topics being covered?The theme for this year's conference is doing things as a CEO. [6:26] Natali
287: [High Performing Women] Design a High Performing Mastermind with Natalie Eckdahl
Masterminds are all the rage these days, but what makes a successful mastermind? Is there an optimal format and size? What elements lead to a High Performing Mastermind? Masterminds are my jam, and on this episode, I share my experiences and knowledge about masterminds, ranging from the value of having masterminds, as well as my personal tips drawing on my Masters level education on Teams, years of research and practical experience for designing a successful mastermind. Tune in to this episode i
286: [High Performing Women] Growing a 7 Figure Business, Launching a Certification Program and Permission to be Selfish with Cate Stillman of Yogahealer
What does it take to get to a business with a seven-figure revenue, and 30 to 40% growth every year? Cate Stillman, founder of Yoga Healer, host of multiple podcasts, and super-successful entrepreneur joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from offering a $20, two-hour workshop to a certification course at $7,500. We discuss the struggle women entrepreneurs face with money mindsets, and the money blocks that impact their ability to create a sustainable business. Cate also shares some t
285: [High Performing Women] Live Video, Starting Over and Letting Go with Luria Petrucci
You do not want to miss the cutting edge Live Streaming tactics and strategies shared by expert Luria Petrucci. However, my favorite part of this episode is the resilience behind Luria’s incredible entrepreneurial journey over the last 10+ years, which involved leaving controlling relationships and partnerships, shedding the stage name she became known for and pivoting away from the millions of social media followers she had cultivated. Yes, there is drama, but also inspiration. Hold on tight, b
284: [High Performing Women] From School Nurse with a Side Hustle to Multi-Six Figure, Multi-Business Owner with Karey Northington
How do you stay focused and create momentum in your business? How do perseverance, endurance, and openness to learning benefit your business? My guest today is Karey Northington, fitness coach, IFBB professional athlete, and entrepreneur. Karey has grown her business from a side hustle to a team with six coaches in just two years, and is launching a new business this month. Karey shares her experiences about creating and maintaining momentum in her business, which has allowed her to create compl
283: [High Performing Women] Scaling a Team, Creating Visibility and Continuous Innovation with Author, Speaker, Publisher Maria Dismondy
How do you continue to create visibility for your brand year after year? How do you manage multiple streams of revenue? Which ideas and opportunities should you say YES to? My guest, Maria Dismondy, is a children’s book author, professional speaker, and owns a publishing company. She rapidly scaled from 2 to 10 team members in the last year. This is her 9th year in business and she is not slowing down. In just the first 9 months of 2017, she has experienced 278% growth. Maria shares some tips fo
282: [Live From Podcast Movement] Leverage Your Podcast to Grow Your Business with Cate Stillman, Michael Stelzner, Mike Morrison and Natalie Eckdahl #PM17
How can you use your podcast to grow your business? How do you convert your listeners into paying customers? How does a podcast relate to the rest of a business owner's funnel? What podcast content strategies are working right now? How can you authentically sell on air? Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison, all successful business owners and podcasters, answer these questions and more as we recreate the content we shared in our popular panel at Podcast Movement. Key Takeaways: [:
281: [High Performing Women] Training Your Team and Stepping into Thought Leadership with Kate Ahl
What is the best way to train a team? How do you build a business that is scalable and operates without you? Kate Ahl, of Simple Pin Media, shares how she scaled her Pinterest management agency to a team of 29 serving 80 clients in just 3.5 years. Kate reveals her methods for training her team, how she has built a scalable business that can mostly operate without her, and why it’s so important to ask questions first, rather than making assumptions. Kate also talks about being a thought leader in
280: [High Performing Women] The Chief of Staff Role with Natalie Gingrich
What is a chief of staff? Are you ready for this type of strategic role in your business? Are you limiting your own growth due to lack of support? Let’s find out! I invited Natalie Gingrich, MY Chief of Staff, on air to help you determine if you are ready for this role in your biz. Since Nat has come on board, my business has gone through tremendous growth and evolution, and I have been freed up to do what I do best – create this podcast and work with high performing women who are scaling thei
279: [High Performing Women] Stacking a Team with Shelli Warren
How do you build a dedicated and high performing team? We discuss hiring, onboarding, training, developing, assessing, retaining and MORE! Whether you are at the 5-figure or 7-figure level, building the right team will guarantee future success. I’m thrilled to have Shelli Warren, the creator and brilliance behind SheConnex here today to share how we can find, hire and retain all-stars for our team. She also shares how to hire with the intention to build a team for the future of our business, not
278: [High Performing Women Series] Gaining Visibility AND Clients Thru Speaking with Carol Cox
How can public speaking help you gain visibility for your business, and find new clients? I’m delighted to share the wisdom of my friend and colleague Carol Cox, creator of Speaking Your Brand. Carol shares techniques to excavate your stories, define your core message, and create a breakthrough brand that grows your business. It’s a noisy world out there! You need to create a powerful brand that breaks through the crowded marketplace with a meaningful message and a story that sells. Join the B
277: [On Air Coaching] How to Scale a Local Biz and Open a New Location with Rochelle Migliore
Who knew that dog walking could be a Six Figure+ business? In this episode we discuss building a team, adding a new location as well as a high end offer to create more streams of revenue. Natalie coaches Rochelle Migliore of See Spot Run San Jose on ways to grow her already successful local business by expanding into new directions, and ramping up her prospecting efforts. Natalie shares creative and innovative branding ideas that take advantage of the fact that Rochelle and team are a walking ad
276: [On Air Coaching] How To Pivot Your Business To Serve Corporate Clients with Lilah Higgins
How do you take an already successful business into a new direction by working with corporations? What are the opportunities and risks involved in working with corporate clients? Listen in as Natalie coaches Lilah Higgins, owner of Higgins Design, about how she can pivot her branding and design business from working with solo-entrepreneurs and small businesses to larger companies and organizations who are willing and able to pay more. Natalie guides Lilah in the process of refining exactly who h
275: [On Air Coaching] Leverage Online Strategies in a Local Business with Shawna Dingman
How do you leverage digital marketing strategies and tactics for a local service based business? In this on air coaching call, Natalie details how Shawna can utilize online marketing tactics for her large local chiropractic business to create more awareness and attract even more patients. We also dig into tips on Facebook Groups and creating a Facebook Live show to not only expand her local reach but also her presence on Facebook. Shawna is also a mom to 3 thriving kids, and we discuss ways to f
274: Declutter and Organize Your Home and Biz with Lisa Woodruff
Would you like an incredible and simple solution for managing all the paper that comes into your home and business? My guest, Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365, shares her system for taming paper clutter. Do you have your BizChix Live ticket yet? Come meet Natalie and Lisa in person at this intimate event for Women Entrepreneurs. You will walk away feeling inspired, connected with other like-minded women and with an action plan for 2018. Key Takeaways: [4:15] The 4 phases of life and how they impact
273: A Candid Conversation with My Biz Bestie on Mindset, Upleveling and Being Gen X Women with Lisa Woodruff of Organize365
Join my Biz Bestie, Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365, and me as we talk about our friendship and how we've helped each others businesses grow in ways we never imagined! We share how we conquer mindset issues together and uplevel our businesses faster than we ever could alone. Listen for our unique challenges as GenX women managing homes with teenagers and husbands while scaling our multi-six figure businesses. Key Takeaways: Natalie and Lisa "met" on Twitter and in person at FinCon 2016. Natalie w
272: LinkedIn Strategies to Grow Your Biz with Chrissie Wywrot
Should you be spending more time on LinkedIN? Learn how Chrissie Wywrot, a digital marketer, PR expert and LinkedIn specialist uses the platform to grow her business and helps her clients do the same. Chrissie's previous experience in the NFL and for a national foundation give her a unique perspective on how to connect with the media and leverage your current network. Find out the latest best and worst practices on LinkedIn and how the premium features available through the Sales Navigator upgra
271: Did you Forget Your Local Market? #SellLocal
There may be a goldmine waiting for you in your backyard! Have you been so focused on the shiny online world, that you forgot your local market. Join me as we explore if you should focus more time in your local market? The majority of my six and seven figure clients have a huge local element to their business. We’re going to talk about whether or not you should be spending time locally, explore the opportunities and if the answer is YES, I’m going to share some of my client’s best strategies for
270: The Magical Art of Niching Down
Niching down is scary. It feels like you are saying no to a huge group of people and turning down business. But the truth is when you try to talk to EVERYONE, you end up talking to no one. In this episode I share 9 ways niching down can benefit you, plus I share about four BizChix community members who saw huge growth in their businesses by choosing to serve a specific niche. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access
269: Eight Ways 1/1 and Group Work Will Grow Your Biz
YOU HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED! And I was too. I have been part of the online space since 2012 and for the last five years I have heard guru after guru tell me not to trade my time for money. They say it like it is a horrible nasty thing that no one should do. Well, I am here to tell you that I have built a multi-six figure business (that is scaling to 7 figures) that has very low overhead based off of one on one work and I want to share with you EIGHT reasons why working directly with other humans i
268: [On Air Coaching] Getting New Clients using a Free Call Strategy - Joanna's Success Story
How do you go from ZERO clients to MULTIPLE paying clients in the matter of a few weeks? We are breaking down how Joanna Sapir did just that. Joanna shares how she took immediate action on my challenge to offer 10 free calls and how she turned these calls into clients. She also shares the process she went through to go from brainstorming to booked. Then I answer some questions Joanna has on the next steps to building her coaching practice. Don't miss the free download that includes a step by s
267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl
Should you launch a podcast? Should you make changes to your current podcast? Natalie shares how you can STRATEGICALLY design a podcast that brings your ideal client to you. Also, Natalie reflects on what she would do differently if she was launching right now. Plus don't miss the incredible Podcasting Resource Guide that Natalie created as a free download for this episode. Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl Key Takeaways: [3:40] AWeber Email Marketing Tip [4:
266: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose a Niche and Pivot with Edie Berg
Do you ever wonder where you should go next with your business? Sometimes there are so many possibilities it is hard to know what to focus on. Also, have you ever been presented with an opportunity that is exactly what you have been dreaming of? How do you prepare and make the most of it? In this On Air coaching call, Natalie works with the fabulous Edie Berg, from The Strong Women's Club, to create a plan for her business and podcast. Edie shares her journey of launching a podcast that cast a w
265: Six Online Tools for Entrepreneurs via The Biz Chix Nest
My co-hosts are SIX amazing women entrepreneurs from the BizChix Nest who each share an online tool they recently added to their business. Thank you AWeber for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more about their email marketing software and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber Thank you Madison Reed for saving women time with your innovative at home coloring kits. Get 10% of your first color kit and free shipping using code BIZCHIX. Online Tools for Entrepreneurs via
264: Building a Culture from Day One with Amy Errett
When should you start to think about designing the culture of your organization? What is the ONE question you should ask in every interview? How do you make sure you are hiring people who will fit into your culture? How do you measure your team's happiness and satisfaction? My guest, Amy Errett, the Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, thought about the culture and team she wanted to build from the very beginning. Amy is a horseback riding, fly-fishing, black-diamond snowboarding, wine collecting, S
263: How to Get More Clients
Learn 12 proven strategies to Get MORE Clients, plus 3 mistakes people often make when they are trying to develop business. I cover this topic constantly with clients during Strategy Sessions and Masterminds and it is the most commonly asked question in the BizChix community. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber Episodes Mentioned: 209: How to Pitch a Podcast Appl
262: The Ultimate Business Checkup - Diagnose the Gaps in Your Biz
Are you spending the majority of time working IN your business and not ON it? Today we are going to look through some different areas of your business and do an assessment on how things are going in each functional area and choose 1-3 areas to focus on in the next 90 days. We cover Marketing/Sales, Finances, People/Team and Self Care. Plus I have a FREE TOOL for you to download so you can quickly asses how things are going. **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TOOL*** This episode is sponsored by AWeber.
261: You Are The Average of the Five People You Spend The Most Time With
You Are The Average of the Five People You Spend The Most Time With Key Takeaways: Do you feel unsupported in your entrepreneurial journey? Do you have friends who encourage you, but don't exactly understand your entrepreneurial life? Who you are spending the most time with? Who are the five people whose opinions matter the most to you? How do manage fear? What fears do women in the BizChix Community Struggle with? Learn how being part of a mastermind can help you find your fab 5! Connect with
260: [On Air Coaching] The Seven Drivers of Motivation, Creating New Habits and Influencing Buyers with Dr. Susan Weinschenk
Learn the 7 Drivers of Motivation and how they can impact your business. Plus Hear ME get coached on how to make a new habit and how we can all influence buyers. I have Dr. Susan Weinschenk ("The Brain Lady") of The Team W sharing the latest brain research and how it impacts how we persuade others, including ourselves. This conversation has had an incredible impact on me personally and on my business. Dr. Weinschenk is the author of several books, including How To Get People To Do Stuff, 1
259: Social Media Marketing Trends, Tips and Tools #SMMW17
What are the latest trends in Social Media? How can you implement them in your business? What is the next big thing? Hear key takeaways from Social Media Marketing World curated from 8 other attendees hailing from 4 countries. Special thanks to Stacy M. Tuschl, Loren Bartley, Maggie Patterson, Kelly Noble Mirabella, Kate Ahl, Sigrun, Wendi James and Holly Homer for taking the time post conference to share their learnings. Key Takeaways: [3:40] Stacy talks about the importance of Facebook Live po
258: Tactics to Build Your Team - How to Source, Interview and Assign Roles with Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren
What's the difference between a project manager and an online business manger? How does a virtual assistant fit into the mix? Where do you find team members and what should you ask them in an interview? We cover the answers to these questions and more. This episode is two mini interviews in one podcast! Natalie interviews two experts in team building, Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren. Natalie Gingrich owns a project management firm and she breaks down what to expect when hiring a Project Manag
257: Building Your Ideal Team with Lessons Learned from Influencers - Amanda Bond, Russell Brunson, Stu McClaren and Shane Sams
The next two episodes are designed to help you scale your business and build an ideal team. Hear how four influencers have experienced the highs and lows of growing their business from hiring to employee development and training to letting people go. Previous episodes mentioned are #243 and #255. Please take a moment and share this episode with a friend! Key Takeaways: [1:00] AWeber email marketing tip [3:30] Stu McLaren chats about fear of responsibility and provides three amazing tips to hirin
256: [On Air Coaching] How to Serve Empire Builders with Katie Wyatt
A new on air coaching call with Katie Wyatt, who is a brilliant podcaster and coach from Australia. Katie has successfully changed her branding and podcast from a focus on wellness entrepreneurs to a broader group of empire builders! Her related courses and services provide entrepreneurs and small businesses an opportunity to grow their influence with podcasting. But how should she focus her offerings? Should she target corporate clients, small business owners or solo entrepreneurs? Should she t
255: Sales and Marketing Training via #FHL2017 (ClickFunnels)
Natalie is back from the Funnel Hacking Live Conference (#FHL2017) hosted by ClickFunnels and is sharing the top sales and marketing takeaways! She covers her pre-conference prep and the intentions she set ahead of the conference. Her takeaways include teachings from ClickFunnels CEO Russell Brunson, Stu McClaren and closing keynote speaker Tony Robbins! This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at
254: Design Your High End Offer (everyone has one) Based on the 80/20 Rule
Natalie shares how entrepreneurs can use their unique gifts and skills to create high end offers to uncover more profit in their business. She offers examples of different types of businesses that high end offers can work with. This is all based on the 80/20 rule. Natalie explains how it relates to different aspects of your business and how you can use it to determine the rate to charge for your high end offer and the number of people who may buy it! Plus there are a few mindset hurdles to overc
253: [On Air Coaching] How to Target Your Ideal Client with Diane Diaz
How do you choose the type of client or customer to target when you are attracting multiple avatars? Natalie coaches Diane Diaz from The Brand Teacher through choosing her Ideal Client so she can focus her messaging, content and social media efforts. Diane Diaz is a full-time University Professor who teaches branding and branding strategies. Diane also works with individuals and corporations to help employees create their own personal brand with branding workshops. Providing a professional look
252: [On Air Coaching] Launching a 2nd Business, Pricing and Money Mindset with Betsy Furler
A new on air coaching call with Betsy Furler from Communication Circles who is launching Business #2! Betsy has been a speech pathologist for over 25 years with five years in private practice. She has a fantastic team taking care of her clients and day to day operations, which has freed her up to launch business #2 as a consultant to the tech industry. Betsy is an expert in the area of augmentative communication and a pioneer in the use of mobile applications with people with a wide range of abi
251: [Special Edition] Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl
Natalie celebrates 3 years of podcasting and building a business! Katie Wyatt, fellow podcaster of Empire by Design and BizChix member, interviews Natalie on her podcast journey and how she created her online business. Natalie discusses her dreams for the BizChix podcast and how much she enjoys impacting the lives of woman entrepreneurs. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber
250: The 5 People to Avoid in Your Mastermind or Team
There are 5 people to avoid at all costs when forming a mastermind or team. Who are they and how can they disrupt the cohesiveness of your group? Listen to hear content Natalie has never shared before on the podcast. Mastermind with Natalie by going to BizChix.com/workwithme. Have a Six Figure Business? Get on the waiting list for ProfitChix, the Six Figure Mastermind. BizChix.com/sixfigures This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get
249: Hosting Profitable Live Events with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms
Hear Julie Fry, the Chief Mom Officer at Business Among Moms (BAM) share how LIVE EVENTS have grown and connected her community and her lessons learned from hosting small and large events. Also, Julie has a special announcement about her BAM Success Summit this spring (hint…it involves Natalie). 😉 Business Among Mom’s is a thriving community of over 5,000 mom-run businesses across the country and the BAM Success Summit is the live event Julie spearheads each spring in Seattle to bring her commu
248: [On Air Coaching] How to Set and Achieve Big Goals with Shannon Crow
A new on air coaching call with Shannon Crow who trains and consults with Yoga Teachers and with Studio Owners. Shannon wants Natalie’s advice on how to set a 12 week goal and break it into weekly goals and daily tasks. Natalie takes Shannon through the entire goal setting process. They also discuss podcast strategy set a launch date for Shannon’s new podcast. If you have any yoga teacher friends, be sure to have them connect with Shannon and follow her as she launches The Connected Yoga Teacher
247: Create a Profit Goal for Your Business
Did you know that 2017 is The Year of Profit? In this episode I challenge you to create a profit goal for your business. There is so much focus on having a big revenue or sales number that often what gets lost is the actual money you transfer from your business to your home. Many of us get caught up in investing in our business and forget to make a plan to have our business financially provide for us. Not this year! It's time to take a look at not only how you can increase revenue, but also how
246: Interview Swap with The Mompreneur Show - Vicky Lashenko and Natalie Eckdahl Interview Each Other
Two interviews in one episode! Perfect to listen to while you pack gifts or travel and family friendly. Natalie interviews Mompreneur Show host Vicky Lashenko, then rebroadcasts Vicky’s live interview of Natalie. Vicky shares what it was like to immigrate from the Ukraine as an 8 year old, and how the bravery and grit she developed from that experience played a roll in launching her business and her focus on live video shows. Natalie shares her rough beginning as a podcaster, how she found her f
245: 8 Secrets of My Six Figure Clients
I noticed a trend among clients whose revenue exceeds Six Figures. There are certain characteristics, business practices and tactics that make them stand out. Here are eight of the secrets to their success. If I could encourage every entrepreneur to make just one change in their business that would have a HUGE impact, that would be to implement secret #1 - Consistency. My six figure clients set big goals every week and hit them week after week after week. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Th
244: Buy Back Your Time - Tips for Outsourcing at Home
There is a ton of information on outsourcing in your business but very little on how to outsource in the home as a woman entrepreneur. And let’s face it, women take on a lot of responsibility in the home even if we are in a relationship with a really supportive partner. Some of that is our own doing because we like things done a certain way and other parts of it are gender roles that we are expected to take on. In this episode we talk about the first steps to outsourcing at home, how to budget f
243: How to Succeed at Online Business with Jocelyn Sams of Flipped Lifestyle
Natalie chats with one of her favorite podcasters, Jocelyn Sams from Flipped Lifestyle Podcast. Jocelyn shares how she launched her online business which led to she and her husband Shane being able to quit their teaching jobs. Hear this fantastic startup story and how they transformed their family's future. Jocelyn also shares how she outsources household duties to free up more time for her business and family. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Fi
242: Self Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs
Do you ever find that you are derailing your own success? Being an entrepreneur takes an extraordinary amount of courage and endurance. I believe that at least 50% of your success depends on your mental game. Sometimes we have great goals and plans and dreams for our business and yet just as we are getting close to attaining them, we set ourselves up for failure. It can be subtle and look like procrastination or it can be more overt and end up in depression. One place to start is with your own
241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz
Are you earning profit in your business? Are you paying yourself a salary? Natalie interviews Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, and Surge. Mike shares how he’s made millions and lost millions. He reveals how his 9 year old daughter and her piggy bank were the trigger to change his life. Learn why Profit First was the most important book Natalie read this year and how the system can work in your business. This episode is sponsored by AWeber.
240: [On Air Coaching] How to Monetize a YouTube Audience with Freya Casey
Hear Natalie coach Freya Casey, a vocal coach and professional singer in Germany with an international YouTube following. Natalie helps Freya determine how she can pivot her business from serving only local clients to working with clients globally. Natalie guides Freya to choose her new ideal client which ultimately plays on her experience building her own professional singing career. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an a
239: Legal Mistakes to Avoid in Your Online Biz with Jamie Lieberman and Danielle Liss of Hashtag Legal
Hear Natalie chat with Jamie and Danielle from Hashtag Legal on four major legal mistakes to avoid in an online business. These impact anyone who has a website, collects emails, sells products and/or is an Amazon Affiliate. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber! Key Takeaways: [9:20] How should people choose a lawyer for their business. [12:03] Natalie mentions how she h
238: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Online vs. Local Opportunities with Christina Nicholson
Hear Natalie coach Christina Nicholson of Media Maven on how to prioritize her local media relations work and the opportunities to create “passive” income online. Natalie also provides training on planning for 12 weeks at a time in your business. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber! Key Takeaways: [4:35] Natalie welcomes Christina Nicholson and learns about her backgroun
237: Think Bigger and Other Takeaways From My MBA
Host Natalie Eckdahl shares four major takeaways from her MBA education and how they impacted her entrepreneurial journey. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Click the image below to learn more and get a 60 Day Free Trial. Key Takeaways: [6:05] First takeaway - Think BIGGER! [10:35] Being “surprisingly” inspired by Noah Kagan at #FinCon16 and having an epiphany under a tree. [15:09] Second takeaway - Study best practices in other indust
236: [On Air Coaching] How to Build an Audience and Monetize with Kiana Porter-Isom
Hear Natalie coach Kiana Porter-Isom from Edupreneur Today about monetizing her “side” business! They strategize on how Kiana can create recurring revenue through membership sites. Also, Kiana shares how she has grown her audience through Instagram and what her business is like one year in. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Click HERE to start your 60 Day Free Trial. Key Takeaways: [4:25] Learn about Kiana and her biz Edupreneur Today. [8:
235: How I Monetize My Podcast and Platform
Host Natalie Eckdahl opens up about how she monetizes her podcast and business! It is not how she expected things to evolve when she launched the show in January 2014. In fact, it has taken Natalie much longer than she expected to build a business that can provide for her family. Natalie also reveals the different ways to monetize a podcast and how she currently makes money through her podcast and business. This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Go to
234: Building a Six Figure+ Biz with Lisa Woodruff, Jessica Rhodes & Natalie Eckdahl #FinCon16
Recorded in person and outside at #FinCon16. In this episode, host Natalie Eckdahl, Lisa Woodruff and Jessica Rhodes share how they built their six figure+ businesses from the ground up as well as how they manage their teams, handle pricing strategy and balance motherhood. For full show notes go to: BizChix.com/234 This content originally appeared on BizChix.com.
233: [new series] 10 Tips to Monetize and Grow Your Biz #bizchixmonetize
We are going to spend the next 10+ episodes talking about all the issues related to MONEY, your mindset around money, getting paid, setting prices, raising rates, finding more customers and how to organize your business finances. I am creating this series in response to the emails you send me, the work I do with clients, and the conversations I see in our Private Facebook group. Today I am going to do an overview of some topics that we are going to dig deeper on throughout this series. Set r
232: [series finale] The Best Tools and Apps for Small Business via the BizChix Community
This episode was created in partnership with The BizChix Community. I am so excited to have NINE amazing women entrepreneurs on the show to share their favorite business tools with you. I love bringing our BizChix community to life in this way and am thrilled to share this capstone episode of The Small Biz Reality Series with you. Key Takeaways: #1. Voxer [listen at 5:26] Recommended by: Natalie Eckdahl Biz Chix Connect on Twitter #2. Text Expander [listen at 7:33] Recommended by: Laura McCl
231: Uplevel Your Next Speaking Engagement or Webinar with Carol Cox
Host Natalie Eckdahl gets coached on air by expert Carol Morgan Cox of Speaking Your Brand. They cover how Natalie can take her signature talk on Masterminds to the next level and how each opportunity to speak builds relationships and can attract clients. Key Takeaways: [5:59] How Carol helps women entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives use public speaking as a marketing and networking tool. [9:09] How speaking engagements can help sell your product or service. [11:42] Carol and Natalie
230: The Truth About Sales and Selling
If you want to be an entrepreneur, you are going to have to do SALES! This episode for those of you that struggle with sales and selling, especially when it involves putting yourself out there and possibly being rejected. Sales and selling is a topic that is rarely discussed in the online world, at least not in the way I am addressing it today. Most of the talk is about passive income and selling through ads and webinars and more passive means, but most successful entrepreneurs fill their cours
229: [On Air Coaching] How to Hire and Scale Your Small Business - with Sarahna Fernandes
Join Natalie for this on air coaching call with Sarahna Fernandes on expanding her business, hiring, and setting up procedures and routines that will allow Sarahna to step away from her business as needed. Key Takeaways: [1:20] Natalie shares how she plans to unplug for a week while on vacation with her family. [4:01] The realities of preparing to leave for vacation as an entrepreneur and a mother. [10:55] Natalie introduces part two of her conversation with Sarahna Fernandes from episode 227.
228: My Week Off
I will be taking this week off to do a digital detox. An entire week of no social media and no computer. I am challenging you to do the same with a Digital Detox Challenge. Want to take the challenge? Join me and our entire community in our private Facebook Group for Female Entrepreneurs and share your goal or experience! Click here to join the BizChix community for free: Join BizChix Community . Masterminds are forming and launching soon you can apply today! Apply online and I will let you k
227: [On Air Coaching] How to Manage Money like a Boss - with Sarahna Fernandes
Natalie coaches Sarahna Fernandes, a successful wedding planner from Trinidad & Tobago, on how to manage her business finances like a boss! Sarahna is a busy mom of a two year old daughter and her husband is also an entrepreneur. This year her business has taken off and she needs to figure out how to manage the money coming in and out of her business. Can you relate? These topics...money, bookkeeping, bank accounts, taxes are not sexy but so important to run a successful business. **The conten
226: Business and Babies ~ 5 Mom's Talk Childcare and Sex #PM16
Join Natalie and her co-hosts at Podcast Movement ( #PM16 ) where they discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and business. We recorded this live in a booth on the conference floor. Hear us share how we each manage childcare as busy working Mama's and how sex changes after baby. Thank you Elsie Escobar, Jessica Kupferman, Jessica Rhodes and Katie Krimitsos for your vulnerability and honesty in this episode. Also, special thanks to the women in the Business and Babies secret Facebook Grou
225: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? [Small Business Reality Series]
Are you struggling to sell your current product or service offerings in your small business? If so, you might not be solving a big enough problem. Host Natalie Eckdahl digs into how to examine your own business and turn things around. MASTERMINDS New masterminds for women entrepreneurs and women podcasters are launching in August, so be sure to apply now. If you are interested in a future group, apply for that now too so I can keep you on an interest list and help match you to the best group whe
224: How to Work Full Time and Launch a Business? [Advice from The Biz Chix Community]
The BizChix Community shares advice on how women can building a side business while still working a full time job. This advice also applies to women who are building a business while taking care of small children full time. Key Takeaways: [2:34] Natalie shares positive feedback from a listener. [4:46] The reality of balancing a side business with other full-time responsibilities. [6:48] Biz Chix Community Member, Kim, asks how to grow her side business when she works a full-time job and then com
223: [On Air Coaching] Should I Launch a Podcast? with Dr. Blair Thielemier
In today’s episode, Natalie coaches one of her clients, Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD, about whether or not she should launch a podcast. Blair works full time as a pharmacist and is the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy, an online teaching platform that guides pharmacists entrepreneurs through the process of building a pharmacy consulting business. She is also the author of How to Build a Pharmacy Consulting Business and guest host on the Pharmacy podcast. Blair shares how she launched her onlin
222: The 6 Lies of Six Figure Launches
Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to replicate someone else’s success when launching your own business? Join host Natalie Eckdahl as she shares the six lies of six figure launches and how you can have the right set of expectations for your small business. Key Takeaways: [5:35] Natalie shares personal insights regarding the emails in your inbox that claim you can replicate someone else’s success. [9:25] What are your salary expectations as an entrepreneur? [10:06] Natalie encourages entre
221: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow? - with Nutritionist Julie Hefner
The Small Business Reality Series continues with Nutritionist, Julie Hefner who seeks host Natalie Eckdahl's advice on how to grow her practice. Julie has a powerful personal network, yet many of her friends and family do not know the depth and breadth of her expertise or how they can work with her. Natalie shares ways she can authentically use her personal social media channels to define herself as an expert in her niche. They also discuss how Julie can document her business tasks so she can de
220: [On Air Coaching] Launching a Group Program - with Tara Lynn Foster
In this fourth episode of the Small Business Reality Series, host Natalie Eckdahl provides on air coaching to Tara Lynn Foster, a paid speaker, executive coach, and consultant. Tara left a multi-six figure job two years ago to launch her own business. Tara shares some of the challenges of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to the freedom of an entrepreneur. Natalie provides coaching on how Tara can focus on activities that monetize her business and launch a group coaching prog
219: [bonus episode] Four Months Later - Listen to 218 first - Update on Nutty Snacks from CEO Sarah Snider
Product entrepreneur Sarah Snider shares an update on her business Nutty Snacks. If you have not listened to the coaching session Natalie did with Sarah, please go back to episode 218 (the one right before this) and listen first. In this episode you hear: What has happened since Sarah had a coaching session with host Natalie Eckdahl? Four months later, she shares an audio update of all that has transpired in her business and the impact the coaching call had on her personally and professionally.
218: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize? with NuttySnacks CEO Sarah Snider
Welcome to our very first on air coaching call with Sarah Snider of Nutty Snacks. Sarah is a single Mom of 4 who currently runs her product business part time. In this call, host Natalie Eckdahl coaches Sarah on how to prioritize her time and resources so she can grow her business. Sarah’s goal is to be able to quit her day job and work in Nutty Snacks full time. ABOUT NUTTY SNACKS I sell an all natural snack mix…it’s gluten free, no artificial ingrediens, kid approved. I am in a spot where i
217: Media Coaching and How to Get Noticed with Donna Cravotta (host Natalie Eckdahl gets coached)
A public relations and media expert shares how to leverage an Inc. Magazine article naming Biz Chix as one of the top podcasts for women entrepreneurs. Small Business Reality Series How to Leverage Media Exposure? This episode is sponsored by my very own programs. Go to BizChix.com/workwithme more information. Part of peeling back the layers on the reality of small business is going to be on air coaching calls with me. But first, I thought I would share that I too reach out for coaching. So le
216: [new series] Small Business Reality - Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity?
Business, Hobby or Charity? Welcome to the first episode of the Small Business Reality series. Today I am going to share a training that I end up giving all of my coaching clients at one point or another… more on that in a moment It centers around how to deal with discounts, free services and generating revenue. One of the questions I often ask my coaching clients is do you have a business, a hobby or a charity? For some clients, this has come up as they struggle with what to charge for their pr
215: Top 8 Productivity Tools
I’m closing out the Productivity Series by sharing my top eight productivity tools and top 4 productivity books. A few may surprise you!
Facebook Groups app
Wordswag
ClickFunnels
Do 3 things app (Kiana Porter-Isom)
Rescue Time
Asana
Focus at Will
Audible
Essentialism
Slight Edge
Tipping Point
Five Love Languages
This episode is sponsored by my Mastermind Programs. I am currently launching masterminds for Female Entrepreneurs an
214: Productive Mompreneur with Holly Homer
Two seasoned entrepreneurs and moms share their best practices for juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. Great for WAHM and anyone else trying to maximize their time and stay focused. Holly Homer, mom of 3 boys, and the owner of KidsActivitiesBlog.com and Business2Blogger.com share the creative ways she organizes her home and her life around her strengths. Host Natalie Eckdahl also shares how she manages 3 kids and running an online business from home. This episode was originally recorded
213 : Productive Healthy Living with Adria DeCorte
Adria DeCorte is a Healthy Living Strategist who helps high performing, driven female entrepreneurs and executives feed their hustle and practice the self-care that creates a foundation for lasting success. Adria has over 13 years experience including a M.S. in Environmental Science with a focus on botany which gives her a unique understanding of food and nourishment. She is a TEDx speaker and host of the Feed Your Hustle Podcast, and her expert advice has been featured on the Huffington Post, Y
212 : Productive Relationships with Susie Miller
Unstable relationships effect your business. Dealing with unsupportive family and friends is challenging. Part of being productive is learning how to have better relationships and manage difficult people.
Thankfully Susie Miller is here to share how we can create create better personal and professional relationships in 30 days or less!
Susie is known internationally as The Better Relationship Coach,™ is an Author, Speaker and Coach. She equips high potential entrepreneurs and executives to re
211: Productive Networking Dinners with Dorie Clark author of Stand Out Networking and Reinventing You
Get specific networking tips and learn the A-Z of hosting the perfect Networking Dinner. Guest Dorie Clark shares how she connects deeply with more people and elevates herself to a leadership position in her community by organizing and facilitating Networking Dinners. Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A form
210 : Productive Workflow, Time Management and Tools with Kate Erickson
Kate Erickson is a creator, engager and implementer over at EOFire, a 7-day a week podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs. She is also the host of Kate’s Take: The EOFire Audio Blog and author of The Fire Path: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Online Business. Kate is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life through developing systems and processes that can help their business scale and grow.
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209: Productive Podcast Guesting: Become a Podcast Guest with Natalie Eckdahl
Happy Birthday BizChix! We’re celebrating 2 years of the BizChix podcast by sharing my top tips for getting booked on a podcast! From gaining the confidence to get started to the top do's and don't of the process. Plus what to do after your interview gets released.
Get the free guide on How to Pitch a Podcaster.
You will Learn:
How to gain the confidence you need to get started
How to find shows that fit your target audience/ avatar
Which shows are best for you to pitch
How to build a re
208 : Productive Style with Nicole Longstreath of The Wardrobe Code
Find out how getting dressed can be efficient and fun. Hear who my style muses are and my surprising style breakthrough!
Nicole Longstreath helps ambitious women build personalized style, invest wisely in their wardrobes, and feel supremely confident. Shortly before she was was downsized a second time from her industry of interior design, she embarked on an experiment to finally conquer something in her life that had always eluded her – having highly personalized, yet effortless personal style.
207 : Productive Social Media with Edgar CEO Laura Roeder
Hear how to save time on social media for your biz without sacrificing quality. MeetEdgar.com CEO, Laura Roeder shares how her software as a service (SaaS) biz she launched with her programmer husband has grown to a team of 16 and $2M in annual revenues in less than 2 years.
Inside This Episode:
5:40 Laura shares her family background
8:25 How she graduated college early
12:42 B School partnership with Marie Forleo
18:05 LKR Social Media
20:29 Laura’s whirlwind romance
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206 : Productive Email with April Perry of Power of Moms
Ready to master our inbox and finally get to inbox zero? April Perry of PowerofMoms.com and LearnDoBecome.com shares her strategies for filtering, organizing and processing your email. These are all things you can do this week to conquer your inbox.
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April Perry is the wife to her best friend Eric and mother of four children who runsPowerofmoms.com–a gathering place of more than 50,000 deliberate mothers andLearnDoBecome.com, a brand new site she and her husband created to h
205 : [new series] Productivity – Top 10 Productivity Tips Curated from 200 Interviews
The best productivity tips curated from 200 interviews of female entrepreneurs on The Biz Chix Podcast.
Welcome to my new podcast series on Productivity!
I have such a fantastic series planned which includes a few solo episodes from me as well as some brand new interviews with productivity experts in different facets of our lives.
We are going to talk about how to be productive with our inbox, social media, style, working from home, relationships, networking, systems and more.
To kick us off, I
204 : Top 2015 BizChix Takeaways: Video, Teams, Millennials, Productivity, Intentions and Inspiration
The 8 biggest takeaways from my 2015 guests.
While I learn something from EVERY SINGLE guest, some of the wisdom hits me deeper and I’m sharing 8 huge takeaways from those interviews today. These are guests that caused me to think differently, behave differently or consider adding a new layer to my business.
Katie Davis
Ep 169: Video Marketing with Katie Davis | Bestselling Author | Podcaster | Marketing Expert
Katie Davis‘ picture books and young adult novels from traditional publishers Ha
203: Being a Thankful and Content Entrepreneur #thankfulbizchix
Learn how to say I love my business, it couldn't be any better and really mean it! Let's take a break from comparing, regretting and goal setting and just be thankful for what we have and acknowledge where we are at. You've come a long way baby!If you have not subscribed yet, please click subscribe so you never miss an episode. It also tells iTunes that we are popular and helps us get featured in search results. Thanks so much for subscribing.One of the best parts of starting this podcast has be
202: Masterminding Quick Tips and Series Wrap-Up
Today we’re wrapping up our series on Masterminds networking and teams with some quick tips and final thoughts on masterminds.1) Choose smart people.2) Mastermind with people who are different from you3) Members need to be headed in the same direction at a similar pace4) All have a strong commitment to the group and to each others success5) You get out what you put in6) Your group may make you mad (that is good)7) The Relationships Develop Between Sessions8) Be accountable and provide accountabi
201 : Design Your Mastermind (or Team)
Ever want to start your own mastermind? Host Natalie Eckdahl shares the step by step process to design your ideal group and get started.
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200: Grow Your Network with Carol Cox, Jaree Freeman and Natalie Cutler-Welsh
Listen to this panel of Networking Experts as they share their trade secrets for connecting with others on and offline. Please click the SUBSCRIBE Button so you never miss an episode.Click to join the Biz Chix Community or text bizchix to 33444 and get access to our Private Facebook Group for female entrepreneurs-----------------------------------------------GROW YOUR NETWORK with Carol Cox, Jaree Freeman and Natalie Cutler-Welsh.TWEET US: Great tips on how to grow your network with @carolmorgan
199: Mentors and Masterminds with Nicole Walters @NapturalNicole #monetizethyself
Periscope superstar NIcole Walters @NapturalNicole shares why Masterminds and Mentors are essential to her business, plus how she got connected with her mentor Chalene Johnson.
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MASTERMINDS, NETWORKING A
198 : Video Marketing and Virtual Speaking Engagements with Maria Dismondy
Hear how successful author Maria Dismondy uses authentic and candid videos to connect with her online audience. Maria also shares how she runs her speaking and coaching business and how she books virtual speaking engagements!
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197 : Meet My Mastermind - Maria Dismondy Best Selling Children's Book Author and Speaker
Best selling children's author and speaker shares how she transitioned out of the classroom and into her dream life as an entrepreneur. Maria is a paid speaker, gifted marketer and organized WAHM!
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196: Meet Historian and Reluctant Entrepreneur Liz Covart
Find out why I hand picked a Historian to be in my Mastermind. Liz elegantly balances her commitment to academy with her out of the box thinking by being what I call a "reluctant entrepreneur." Get to know one of the smartest people I know!
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195: Build Your Tribe with Katie Krimitsos of Biz Women Rock
Katie is a master at connecting and marketing. Using these gifts and skills she has built an amazing brands locally and online. Hear her secrets for how to Build Your Tribe!
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194: Meet My Mastermind - Katie Krimitsos of BizWomenRock.com
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193 : Masterminding and Setting Intentions with Dr. Romie @DrRomila
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192 : Meet My Mastermind - Dr. Romila Mushtaq - #mindfulness #speaker
^^Subscribe to the Biz Chix Podcast^^It helps us get noticed my more listeners and is the best way to thank Natalie for producing this show for you!Join the Biz Chix community and get access to our Private Facebook Group for female entrepreneurs.-----------------------------------------------MASERMINDS, NETWORKING AND TEAMS SERIESMEET MY MASTERMINDI'm excited to introduce you to the four women in my personal mastermind over the course of the next few weeks. Today we have Dr. Romila Mushtaq who y
191 : [new series] Masterminds, Networking and Teams
Find out why you need a Mastermind. How to use your Network to get one and why a successful Mastermind is the ultimate Team!
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190: Online Business Tools and Resources
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189 : Social Media Quick Tips - Summer Series Capstone Episode
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188 : Podcasting and Social Media with Michael Stelzner
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Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner, author of the books Launch and Writing White Papers and the man behind large events, such as Social Media Marketing World and Social Media Success Summit. He is also host of the Social Media Marketing podcast show.
Inside This Episode
The following questions and more are answered in this episode:
What Mike was like as a kid?
How he met his wife?
Why he launched a podcast?
Why podcasting is a track at Soci
187 : Periscope Strategies, Tips and Tools
^^Subscribe to the Biz Chix Podcast^^It helps us get noticed by more listeners and is the best way to thank Natalie for producing this show for you!Join the Biz Chix community and get access to our Private Facebook Group for female entrepreneurs.-----------------------------------------------Social Media Summer Camp continues with Periscope.What is Periscope?Why is it important?How can it help your business?Mistakes to avoid.For more social media expisodes go to BizChix.com/SummerCamp
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186 : LinkedIn for Leads and Sales with Experts @MelonieDodaro @JoAnneFunch @KarenYankovich
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185 : I Don’t Get Twitter – Strategy, Tweetchats and Lists with @NikaStewart @DonnaCravotta @MomBizCoach @DrRomila
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Social Media Summer Camp continues.
So many women share with me that they just don’t get Twitter. I admit it took me a while to understand how it worked and more importantly how it could help my business.
The truth is that it is a key place to connect with influencers in your industry and with the media. Do a search for your favorite print journalist or newscaster and I guarantee they have a Twitter account. Find out how to connect with them in this episode.
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184 : Social Media Goals and Strategy with Sophie Bujold and Melinda Yeaman
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183 : Personal Branding and Social Media Headshots with Melinda Yeaman and Vanessa Van Edwards
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182 : Facebook Karma (Part 2 Facebook Organic Growth) with Holly Homer of Kids Activities Blog
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181 : Facebook Organic Growth and Viral Posts (Part 1) with Rachel Miller of Kids Activities Blog
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180 : My Hubby on Becoming a 2nd Dad (Stepdad) with Mark Eckdahl |Stepparent |Parenting | Fatherhood
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179 : Manly Pinterest Tips and Social Media Strategy with Jeff Sieh
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178 : Your Life Can Change in Seven Seconds with Jenna Edwards
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Jenna Edwards is a Speaker, Writer, Producer andHow-To expert who loves to do and share what she has learned.
Hear how a bit part on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and a horrific accident both lasting just seven seconds changed the course of Jenna’s life.
Now Jenna strives to empower people to be the best they can be, to infuse their personalities into everything they do and to show through her own story of survival that you really can overcome anything and create the life of
177 : How to Pitch a Podcaster with Kira Hug
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As the copywriter + strategist behind Kira Hug Inc. — and your fellow Pirate — Kira is your rebellious curator, your storyteller, your art director, and your challenger. And sometimes, she’s even your therapist. Under Kira’s care + wordsmithin’ wizardry, your story will be translated into copy that highlights the shiniest parts of your personality to the umpteenth degree AND sells, sells, SELLS. Kira’s eclectic background in marketing and visual communication led her to work
176 : [AudioBlog] Put Your Oxygen Mask On First
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Ladies this is message to you, but the truth is it is first a message to myself because it is what I need to hear most right now.
You know how they tell you on a plane to put your own oxygen mask on first before you help anyone else. It seems so counterintuitive.
As women we are raised to think of others before ourselves. But if we don’t follow those very important instructions in an airplane emergency, we may endanger ourselves and our children.
I find the same true in day
175 : The Productive Home: Tips for Every Life Stage with Roseanne Cook
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Roseanne Cook is a teacher, wife, mother, best friend, grandma, sister and admired home maker.
She is also host Natalie Eckdahl’s Mom and Mimi to Natalie’s three kids.
Join this special conversation as Roseanne shares how she created efficiency in her home from the time she was in college through her current empty nest stage and everything in between.
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174 : The Peaceful Home – Creating a Haven Out of Chaos with Joanne Miller of 48 Days
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Joanne Miller has been married to a serial entrepreneur for over 47 years. She and her husband, author Dan Miller, are often asked how they manage to keep their family strong through the pendulum swing of financial, emotional and physical changes ever present in their chosen lifestyle. In answer to these questions Joanne is currently working on her new book, Creating a Haven of Peace……(Surviving The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster and Learning to Love It!) She is the author
173 : Marketing Automation and Sales Funnels with Brittany Becher of Foundation Flow
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Brittany Becher is the principal consultant ofFoundation & Flow, setting strategy and acting as the account director for all our clients.
Prior to establishing Foundation & Flow, Brittany worked behind the scenes on sales and online strategy for a 7-figure online-based health business and as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies where she focused on sales psychology, consumer research and campaign design and measurement. She has nearly 10 years experience as a consulta
172 : [AudioBlog] How to build a Million Dollar Network
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I Wanted a Million Dollars and Instead Got a Million Dollar Network
Recently I had the honor of interviewing Racheal Cook for The Biz Chix Podcast and we had a very real and at times raw conversation on what it is like to be a Work at Home Mom, run a business, a home and take care of our children. I felt immediately like I had connected with a kindred spirit across the country (a cool bi-product of this job and not the first time I have bonded quickly and deeply with a gue
171 : Mompreneur of the Year Andrea Iervella of SchoolWorx
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Andrea Iervella of SchoolWorx has taken the age old question “What do I do with all my children’s art and school work?” and applied a solution to meet the existing markets needs. SchoolWorx has developed a process and service that offers parents an archiving solution for their children’s art and school work by using a large format art scanner and professional photography to create one-of-a-kind hardcover books so that families can celebrate their child’s academic and artis
170 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur “Behind the Ink” Sherrise Hawkins
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Sherisse Hawkins is a true geek at heart. She holds two engineering degrees, has worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, building theme park attractions around the globe, and a system architect specializing in digital video delivery. Prior to starting Beneath the Ink, Sherisse held a VP engineering position at Time Warner Cable. Sherisse has always loved working on projects that come to fruition at the intersection of creativity and technology and this mindset served as the bas
169 : Video Marketing with Katie Davis | Bestselling Author | Podcaster | Marketing Expert
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Katie Davis‘ picture books and young adult novels from traditional publishers Harcourt, S&S, HarperCollins, and Diversion Books have sold over 250,000 copies, which is why she then independently published How to Promote Your Children’s Book, a marketing guide for writers which debuted at #1 on Amazon. Katie’s one of the first writer entrepreneurs, with courses for writers including How to Create Your Author Platform (and Market Your Books without Being Pushy), Video Idiot
168 : Marketing to Millennials and Gen Z with Amanda Slavin of CatalystCreativ
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Amanda Slavin is CEO and Founder of CatalystCreativ, an experience studio that designs experiences for brands to tell their story in a more impactful way funded by the Downtown Project, (the 350 million dollar city-as-a-start-up project funded by Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos) most known for CatalystCreativ’s monthly speaker series, Catalyst Week in Downtown Vegas. She earned her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education
167 : Conference Takeaways, Tips & Tools – Social Media Marketing World #SMMW15
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The College Checklist Podcast is the podcast dedicated to guiding you through the complex world of college admissions. Host Lauren Gaggioli interviews experts from all areas of college admissions, college search, financial aid, scholarships, test prep and more to empower you to take control of your family’s college admissions process.
Rosemary Nickel, Chief Motivator of Motivating Other Moms, created M.O.M. with the purpose of providing a support syste
166 : Outsource Your Marketing Department - Krista Sherkey of Streamline6 Communications
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Krista Sherkey is the Founder and President of Streamline6 Communications, LLC – a boutique public relations and marketing firm specializing in integrated communications plans, corporate brand development, media relations, event planning and publicity, advertising, content marketing and social media.
Prior to founding Streamline6 Communications, Krista handled a diverse range of corporate and non-profit clients at Boasberg/Wheeler Communications, Inc. — an expert public rel
165 : LA’s Best Personal Stylist – Laurie Brucker of LaurieBstyle LLC
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Named “LA’s go-to stylist” by the Los Angeles Times in 2012 and “LA’s best personal stylist” by CBS in 2013,certified image consultant and speaker, Laurie Brucker of LaurieBstyle LLC, is all about everyday people dressing with heart. She believes to live an inspired and desired life, all you need is a great belt and an open mind. Laurie brings 13 years of experience in the fashion industry to your closet, home and heart, by presenting styling techniques as a catalyst for
164 : Oprah Magazine Endorsed Sonia Kanner of hipS-sister
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Sonia Kanner created the company hipS-sister based upon the concept of the dreaded fanny pack. Sonia strived to create an alternative option that is fashionable, functional, and flattering.
“While on a hike with my friends, frustrated because we were all holding our precious iPhones and car keys, I said outloud, “there has to be something out there to hold all this stuff, that is cute and flattering.” I spent hours on the computer and I found nothing that I would buy. A s
163 : From Solopreneur to CEO with Racheal Cook
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Racheal Cook MBA is a green smoothie enthusiast, restorative yoga advocate, and award winning business strategist who believes entrepreneurs can grow their dream business while living their dream life, right now.
After experiencing debilitating anxiety and burnout in her former life in the traditional corporate world, Racheal walked away from a lucrative consulting career and onto a yoga mat. Months later, she married her passion for yoga and business acumen by launching
162 : I (almost) Quit Podcasting [audioblog]
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I have been podcasting for over a year now. I did not have a background in radio or TV or journalism. I just believed I could do it and went for it!
As a consumer of podcasts and an entrepreneur myself, I loved hearing the journey of other entrepreneurs. In the lonely world of my own software startup, these stories kept me going. But what was missing for me was hearing from women. The majority of podcasts I listened to were of 30 year old single men intervie
161 : Living and Working with Your Co-Founders with Nanxi Liu of Enplug a Digital Signage Software Platform
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Nanxi Liu, 24, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enplug, a Los Angeles tech company that is building the first public computing platform. Enplug’s industry-leading software for digital displays is used by Silicon Valley Bank, Porsche, Dave & Buster’s, and 300+ companies around the world. Enplug’s App Market offers the largest variety of marketing and engagement tools for displays including interactive and live social media feeds, videos, news, games, and many more third-party d
160 : Effortless Extensions Founder Michelle Elizabeth on Creating an International Business
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Michelle Elizabeth is the inventor and founder of Effortless Extensions which has grown from a one woman business to an international company.
Michelle developed the product after her hair was damaged from too much processing and she had to have it all cut off. She decided to create her own extension to get back the long hair look.
Night after night she played with new ideas and night after night she went to bed discouraged until the day she was just about ready to give u
159 : iPhone App - Exist creator Belle Beth Cooper
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Belle is a co-founder of Melbourne-based startup, Hello Code. The two-person team is building Exist, an app to help you find work/life balance using your personal data. Belle was previously Buffer’s first Content Crafter and has been published on Lifehacker, Fast Company, Inc, Business Insider, Time.com, Salon, and The Huffington Post. In the past year Belle taught herself iOS development and now splits her time between programming, marketing Exist, and writing content.
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158 : Managing Virtual Teams with Marla Rausch of Animation Vertigo
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Marla Rausch founded Animation Vertigo in December 2004 to provide unparalleled quality solutions to leaders in film, television and video games. Since its founding 10 years ago, Animation Vertigo continues to set the standard in motion capture outsourcing, consistently exceeding client expectations with timely, quality results. Considered a trailblazer in motion capture outsourcing industry, Rausch’s roster of projects include leading video games such as Call of Duty®: Bl
157 : Getting Published with Alexandra Zamorski of Calamus Works
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Alexandra Zamorski helps businesses and motivated individuals write and publish great books. She is the founder of Calamus Works, a book publishing company, and believes that everyone has a story to tell, knowledge to share, and skills to teach—and there’s no better way than through a book!
In 2012, Alex launched Calamus Works with a group of amazing people. Their goal: to help individuals publish great books and share them with the world. Since those early days, Alex has h
156 : Mobile App Creator, Daphne Hargrove of Yuru
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Daphne Hargrove, CEO of Yuru, grew up in New York City, and began her artistic endeavors as a professional, principal ballet dancer. An entrepreneur at heart and with passion for creative design, Daphne went on to launch successful businesses, which saw her products licensed internationally, and drew international acclaim for her photography. Her business savvy drove her to the top as a sales exec for a Fortune 500 real estate developer. Daphne brings her discipline and skil
155 : Upscale Beauty Bar Franchisor Kristen Wood of The Ten Spot
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Kristen Wood is the CEO & Creator of THE TEN SPOT, a chain of upscale Beauty Bars established in 2006. With a burning desire to start her own business and perceiving a gap in the current spa/salon service offerings in Toronto, specifically the need for services offered in an environment that combines the efficiency of low-end nail salons with the quality standards excellence of high-end spas, she decided to open up Toronto’s niche Beauty Barand “anti” Spa on the hip strip of
154 : Marilyn Parham of The Bottom Line
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Marilyn Parham is a CPA and founder of The Bottom Line Accounting firm. In service for more than 18 years and going strong, at The Bottom Line they believe every online business entrepreneur should have a CPA in their corner as they start, grow, and build their dreams.
With a variety of ways to partner up, they help their clients protect, strengthen, and grow their business – and their Bottom Line!
They are ready to change the conversation on how entrepreneurs view account
153 : Virtual Reality Maven and Game Changer Mary Spio of Next Galaxy
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Mary Spio is the President of Next Galaxy, a company creating virtual reality technology for education, entertainment and business, Mary has done business with global titans such as Microsoft, Coca Cola Company, Toyota and more – Mary serves as an innovation evangelist working with the US Department of States. She is the author of It’s Not Rocket Science: 7 Game-Changing Traits for Uncommon Success.
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152 : Podcasting Lessons Learned with Natalie and Mark Eckdahl
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Join host Natalie Eckdahl and her husband Mark Eckdahl (who edits and produces and edits the show) as they celebrate 1 year of podcasting. They share the ups and downs of getting started and continuing the journey. In addition they reveal how they have dealt with difficult guests, requests for show edits from guests and why not every download is created equally.
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151 : Shark Tank Success Stephanie Parker - Inventor of Zipadee-Zip
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Stephanie is the Inventor of the Zipadee-Zip and she and her husband Brett Parker are the owners ofSleepingBaby.com which is a company that was recently featured on the ABC hit show Shark Tank for how the Zipadee-Zip wearable blanket miraculously restores sleep to babies and parents all over the world with it’s unique, patent-pending design and function. This little star-shaped sleeper is intended for babies ages 3 months- 24 months and provides a womb-like environment
150 : Facebook Groups with Natalie Eckdahl
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In this episode, host Natalie Eckdahl does a deep dive into Facebook Groups. She participates in groups personally and professionally. Natalie manages two groups for her own business and thinks they are a fantastic way to connect with and build your community.
You will learn about
The Types of Groups
Who Can Add You to a Group
How to Create a Group
How to Manage a Group
How to Leave or Delete a Group
Maximum Number of Groups You Can Join
Apps for Groups
149 : Angel Investing with Jenn Viane Riese
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When asked “what do you do?” her answer is usually, “depends on the day of the week.” An impact angel investor and entrepreneur, Jenn invests in early stage, for-profit social enterprise companies. She is especially passionate about women in investing and giving female social entrepreneurs access to capital. Jenn recently launched a Rodan and Fields business as a “fun side gig” because she saw a great business opportunity for residual income and way to create long t
148 : Systems Expert Val Geisler of Aspire & Grow
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Val Geisler is the CEO of aspire&grow, a boutique consulting and support firm that works with solopreneurs and corporate clients alike to help them boost their bottom line with systems and technology. With more than 12 years of experience, she has worked with multi-national companies to non-profits to brides to make big goals happen. Her upcoming Systems Finishing School is designed to get your systems in place for more impact and joy in your business.
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147 : Persistence Pays Off for Elizabeth Rees of Chasing Paper
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Elizabeth Rees is the founder of Chasing Paper, a stylish, removable wallpaper company. A graduate of Indiana University and The American University of Paris, Rees started Chasing Paper in 2013 after countless conversations with serial- movers, stylish mamas, renters who feel like anything but, DIYers and, of course, commitment-phones. Chasing Paper offers customers an affordable, fun way to transform spaces of all sizes. Available in a wide variety of colors and patterns
146 : LinkedIn Strategies with JoAnne Funch
Have any of you watched the Food Network TV Show CHOPPED where the contestants make a meal out of the mystery ingredients in the basket?
JoAnne Funch, helps business owners take the mystery out of marketing their business and says “Marketing is like a recipe you cook, it doesn’t work without the right ingredients”
She’s a marketing consultant, experienced social media trainer and online marketing strategist as well as an author and blogger. She has worked with hundreds of small business client
145 : Blind World Champion Triathlete – Patricia Walsh
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Diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor, Patricia Walshbecame partially blind at age five and lost the rest of her sight at age fourteen. Today, Walsh is a world champion triathlete, award-winning engineer, and author of BLIND AMBITION: How To Envision Your Limitless Potential And Achieve The Success You Want. She is currently training for the 2016 Paralympics in triathlon. Walsh is a sought after keynote speaker on the topics of resilience, goal achievement, employee
144 : Business 3.0 with JJ DiGeronimo of Purposeful Woman
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JJ DiGeronimo is the president of Purposeful Woman & Tech Savvy Women who began her career designing computer infrastructures for Fortune 500 companies after graduating with a computer information systems degree in 1994. JJ has been featured in many publications and TV shows including Forbes, Fox Business, ITWorld, Career-Intelligence and Rescue a CEO. She has spoken at some of the largest Leadership events for women and companies including Keybank, Microsoft, Bank
143 : Telling 1000 Stories with Victoria Wang of The Story Exchange
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Victoria Wang is a former banker and marketing consultant with more than three decades of experience in the financial world. As she rose through the ranks of corporate America, she saw very few role models or even other women to talk to at senior levels. By the time she left she wanted to find ways to mentor women and to encourage them down the path to economic independence. In 2011, she co-founded the The Story Exchange, a nonprofit media site that celebrates female en
142 : Disrupting the Personal Finance Industry with Mary Beth Storjohann
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Mary Beth is shaking up traditional views of financial planning by leveraging technology to work with GenYers across the country to help them make smart choices with their money. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Founder of Workable Wealth. She works as a writer, speaker and financial coach to arm her clients with the necessary tools and resources needed to set them up for financial success. Her writing and expertise has been featured in various industry pu
141 : Surgeon Turned Shoe Designer Dr. Taryn Rose
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Taryn Rose created one of today’s most successful and highly coveted brands in footwear. An orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, Dr. Rose married fashion and function in 1998 and changed the footwear industry forever. Her idea of being dressed with a sense of well-being touched a nerve with women from coast-to-coast, creating a dedicated following for her footwear collections. A formally trained surgeon, Dr. Rose witnessed the serious foot problems caused by fashi
140 : Automation and Access with Lisa deSouza of RPM Demand
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Lisa deSouza, Founder & CEO of RPM Demand, is a 15-year veteran digital marketer and content producer. She has worked as a marketing consultant for numerous large corporations such as Tommy Hilfiger, SAP, Medtronic, and TouchCommerce. As a result, Lisa has amassed experience in high-level strategy, marketing (both e-commerce and traditional), new product development, as well as extensive knowledge of sales processes, branding, customer experience, project management, an
139 : The Netflix of Fashion: Rent frock Repeat CEO Lisa Delorme
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Lisa Delorme, is Co-Founder and CEO of Rent frock Repeat. After spending 14 years working for Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Xerox and Education Management Corporation, Lisa was ready for a new challenge. Relying on her experience and encouragement from friends and family, she subdued that voice that said “what if this doesn’t work and you fail” and replaced it with the louder voice screaming “you’ll regret never trying” and with her friend, Kristy Wieber,
138 : [WORKSHOP] Twitter and Social Media Expert - Nika Stewart
After building a successful career in online marketing, Nika Stewart created a suite of products and programs to help other entrepreneurs start and grow their own online empires. Much of Nika’s teachings focused on building a solid social media foundation. Over the course of two years, Nika’s products and services propelled the businesses of thousands of marketers and entrepreneurs.
Nika noticed that many of her graduates and clients voiced the same refrain: “Yes, now I understand how to do soci
137 : Escaping Golden Handcuffs with Pei Kang of the ReLaunch Show
Pei Kang came to the US in her 20’s. She is currently the business executive and co-host of the “ReLaunch” show. she is also a gifted endodontist (root canal specialist) and yoga instructor.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, Tae Kwon Do, and playing doggie-mom. She calls herself: a part-time dentist living a full life.
136 : Creative Live Success with Kari Chapin
Kari Chapin is a best selling author and she writes business books for creative entrepreneurs, focused on hand makers, artists and designers. Her first book, The Handmade Marketplace was first released in 2010 and a second edition was released in the spring of 2014.
Her second book, Grow Your Handmade Business is popular with creatives who are looking to take their business to the next level. Kari also hosts a popular course on CreativeLive.com called Start a Handmade Business.
When she’s not wr
135 : WordPress Expert and Roadpreneur Jill Sessa
The day Hurricane Sandy rolled into NYC, Jill Sessa was celebrating her 40th birthday. She decided it was a sign to shake things up in her life and shortly thereafter, took off on what is now a 20 thousand-mile-plus road trip, first by bicycle, then cross country on a Vespa and then moving into a tiny RV.
A serial entrepreneur, with prior businesses in health and fitness, Pilates studios, and building web applications, Jill now travels the country while she manages her website maintenance servi
134 : Get Noticed, Networked and Booked with Kristen Brown
Kristen Brown is the owner of The Happy Hour Effect. She is your Chief Culture Officer helping organizations build happy and productive teams. She uses proven tools and systems to reduce stress, ignite creativity and inspire action. She is a Bestselling Author, Speaker, Consultant and Widow Mom with over 15 years in leadership positions in corporate America, a Master’s Certificate in Integral Theory (the art & science of multiple perspectives) and a Holistic Coaching certification.
She is also h
133 : Stop Procrastinating with Michelle Prince - Productivity Expert and Zig Ziglar Speaker
As a best-selling author, Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker, business owner of multiple companies, wife of 16 years and mother of two young boys, Michelle Prince had to learn the art of juggling her personal and professional life successfully. Most people are juggling too many things, procrastinating and not getting as much done as they want, which leads to a life of frustration and unfulfilled goals. Michelle is passionate about helping people live with purpose, follow their passion and take ac
132 : Productivity Expert and Holistic Time Coach Julie Gray
Julie Gray is a Holistic Time Coach whose specialty is uncovering your unique system that fits your life and natural work style so that it actually lasts.
Using mindfulness, body-based coaching, and behavioral research, Julie digs deep to release the emotional blocks and stuck mindsets that are holding you back from living life on your terms.
As a certified coach, Julie spent 18 months training in a blend of ADHD and Life Coaching from the Applied Institute of Coaching – where she is now a train
131 : Think and Grow Rich for Women author Sharon Lechter
Sharon Lechter is the bestselling co-author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad series, editor of Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil, and the author of Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet From Gold.
She is also the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization and has served both presidents Bush and Obama on the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.
Her new book, THINK AND GROW RICH FOR WOMEN: Using Your Power to Create Success and Significance takes Napoleo
130 : Oprah Effect led to Franchising for Marie DeNicola
Marie DeNicola (DEE Nicola) is the Founder, President and CEO of Mainstream Boutique Franchising, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marie started the company in 1991, franchised it in 1998, and today has 44 stores in 16 states with many more on the horizon.
Over the past year they have received many awards including being listed in the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Marie and her husband Nick are college sweethearts, and have three children. Marie’s son Corey
129 : Bridal Industry Disruptor – Danielle Tate of MissNowMrs.com
Danielle Tate is a successful entrepreneur, newlywed expert, on-camera personality, writer, author of a top rated Google newlywed blog and a bridal magazine contributor. She is the co-founder and CEO of MissNowMrs.com helps brides in all 50 states and Canada to change their name via a unique three-step, 30-minute online service.
Since launching, MissNowMrs.com has assisted more than 200,000 brides in their transition from Miss to Mrs. She is also the founder of MarriedNameGame.com, the original
128 : Expansion Capital, Entrepreneur Training and Business Tools with Jan Moran
Jan Moran is a serial entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Rich Ideas.Co, a new online community that features entrepreneur training, business tools, and expansion capital.
Along with her husband, Steven Fish, she is the co-founder and creator of Scentsa, a touch-screen software program for retailers and brands. The fragrance and skincare programs are at Sephora stores around the world. Scentsa was recently sold to Sephora.
She has spoken before numerous groups, including Fashion Group Intern
127 : Reinvent Yourself with Alease Michelle
Alease is Personal Branding coach, 15+ years Fashion Professor, and a best-selling author of Greatness is in the Comeback: 12 Action Steps In Discovering Ways to Reinvent Yourself. .
She helps aspiring female entrepreneurs transform passion and ideas into viable businesses. She provides you with the tools, resources and confidence to build big business. She tells and show you what other successful entrepreneurs will not.
Alease’s programs, workshops and coaching style is creative, straight for
126 : Fulfillment by Amazon Expert Jessica Larrew
Jessica Larrew is a 28 year old wife, mother and entrepreneur. She has been making a full time income working online for the last 6 years. Things have really changed in the last 3 years since her husband was able to leave his job as well to work from home with her. Now they spend most of their time enjoying their family and living like they are retired, while still bringing in a six figure income selling online.
125 : Stress vs. Happiness with Julia Skeesick
Julia Skeesick is a Certified Professional Coach and owner of LifeScape Coaching. She earned her coaching certification through iPEC an internationally accredited coaching school and has been a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Julia has been a life long seeker of meaning and purpose; studying religions, philosophy and psychology to uncover the secrets to living a happy, fulfilled and successful life. Her tumultuous and dysfunctional childhood surrounded by abusive and depressive peo
124 : Defeating Imposter Syndrome with Psychology Expert Melody Wilding
Join us for our 3 part personal growth series (episodes 123-125).
Melody Wilding, LMSW is a psychology expert and licensed therapist who works with entrepreneurs and young professionals. Melody has coached entrepreneurs running some of today’s top startups along with published authors and media personalities.
She has been featured on New York Magazine, Fast Company, Glamour, and more. She has a degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Masters from Columbia University.
Melody provide
123 : Fear vs. Love with Transformational Coach Stephanie Kwong
Join us for our 3 part personal growth series (episodes 123-125). Stephanie Kwong is a Love Catalyst, Transformational Coach and Inspirational Speaker. She is on a mission to help others become Fueled by Love™. She knows when people awaken to the presence of love within and use love as their fuel source in life, they can disappear the fear to attain anything they desire. She has worked with thousands of people around the globe through her webinars, online courses, and live transformational retre
122 : Social Media Strategist Sophie Bujold
Sophie Bujold is an expert social media strategist and speaker. She draws on her extensive experience in online marketing to help small businesses and entrepreneurs use social media to reach more people and boost the bottom line.
121: Stop Fighting Food with Isabel Foxen Duke
Isabel Foxen Duke is a Certified Health Coach and Emotional Eating Expert. After years of trying to overcome emotional eating through “traditional” and alternative approaches, Isabel discovered some radical new ways to get women over their food issues once and for all.
She helps women make peace with food through both humor and spot-on observations about the nature of food obsession and how it takes hold in women’s lives.
Isabel has been featured in the Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, XOJane, an
120 : Naming Expert – Alexandra Watkins of Eat My Words
Alexandra Watkins has turned her passion for naming things into a dream job. As Chief Innovation Officer of Eat My Words, she is a nationally known naming expert and has generated thousands of brand names for everything from potato chips to microchips. Some of her successes included the robotic vacuum name NEATO, frozen yogurt franchise SPOON ME, and a language school in Colombia named GRINGO LINGO.
She is the author of the upcoming book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome…. How to Create Brand Names Th
119 : Largest Minority Owned Construction Firm Founder Gail Warrior
Gail Warrior is an entrepreneur, nationally-recognized speaker, philanthropist and mother. In 1997 she founded and led Warrior Group, a commercial general contracting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Gail developed the company into one of the largest woman/minority-owned general contractors in the U.S. and one of the country’s leading experts in permanent modular construction.
118 : Community Builder, Podcaster & Trendspotter – Jessica Kupferman of Lady Business
Jessica Kupferman (kup-ferman) is the Gordon Ramsay to your online business Kitchen Nightmare. Woman entrepreneurs hire her to bang out brilliant brands, create products and services that fly off the shelves, and find ridiculous business success while making their own rules. You can also find her interviewing fascinating lady-preneurs for her podcast, Lady Business Radio and teaching NEW Lady podcasters in her brand new course, Podcasting School for Women and sharing the mic with Elsie Escobar
117 : Reach Remarkable with Margaretta Noonan, CEO of noonanWorks
Margaretta Noonan is the founder and CEO of noonanWorks, a firm devoted to helping companies and individuals “reach remarkableTM”. noonanWorks is proud to be a certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
Before becoming an entrepreneur, Margaretta had a long career as a senior corporate executive where she helped lead a high-growth organization (Kohl’s), an acquirer of over 100 firms (Monster Worldwide), a Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Best Products), a company closure (Carter Haw
116 : Ideal Workspace Design with Resovate Founder Catherine Avery
Catherine Avery is the founder of Resovate Office Design, a commercial interior design company that creates office environments for small to mid-size businesses that enhance their productivity and improve their bottom line. Her ideal clients are concerned about providing a healthy, effective and efficient work place for their clients and employees, while ensuring that their corporate brand image is reflected throughout their office space. Avery believes that since you spend half or more of your
115 : Serial Entrepreneur Jill Salzman of The Founding Moms|Community Builder|Podcaster|
Jill Salzman is currently growing her third entrepreneurial venture, The Founding Moms, the world’s first and only kid-friendly collective of offline meetups and online resources for mom entrepreneurs that was just named a Top 10 Website for Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 by Forbes.
(She also just launched her fourth, The Founding Kit which helps startups get started.) A graduate of Brown University and law school, she started a music management firm and then launched a baby jewelry company befor
114 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur Donna Khalife of Surprise Ride
Donna Khalife is CEO and co-founder of Surprise Ride, a leading provider of activity boxes for kids. The company designs hands-on projects that foster creativity and encourage a love of learning. Surprise Ride has received numerous accolades and was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and The View. Donna’s experience spans both the business and creative fields. Donna left a career on Wall Street and completed her MBA at Harvard where she fell in love with entrepreneurship. After graduation, she bought
113 : Branding Expert Suzi Istvan Helps You Stand Out Online
Suzi Istvan is a brand strategist + designer/developer that works with creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to stand out online. With over a decade of design and marketing experience, Suzi’s specialty is working with clients to define their brand and then design/develop ultra custom web sites that help them build their online empire. She is a mom to 3 boys, married to her high school sweetheart, and a certified yoga instructor who loves coffee… a lot.
112 : Branding Expert Melinda Yeaman of Outlier Magazine
Melinda Yeaman is an online marketing veteran of 15 yrs who unplugged from her corporate career path to live an authentic, passionate life as an entrepreneur. She now runs a digital magazine, helps businesses succeed online and speaks, trains and coaches professionals on personal branding and social media. Her experience in branding, graphic & web design, e-commerce, social media and tech enables her to fuel success for her companies and those of her clients.
Melinda and her partners run Outlie
111 : Twitter Workshop with Social Sage PR CEO Donna Cravotta
Donna Cravotta is the CEO of Social Sage PR and the creator of the Total Social PR System™. She helps advancing entrepreneurs and rapidly-growing small businesses maximize their online presence with a very different approach to social media and public relations. Her commitment is to ensure that her clients are empowered to build relationships, amplify their unique voice and share their purpose with ease.
110 : Build Your Tribe with Wildheart Revolution Leader Sally Hope
Sally Hope is a former touring musician, RV traveler, and current entrepreneur, renegade life coach and leader of the Wildheart Revolution, where she teaches you how to live the life you were put on this planet to live.
She’s a pun addict, olive lover, obsessed with motorcycle boots and you’ll never see her without a french manicure.
Sally also created Marie Forleo's B School Private Facebook group that has more than 15,000 members. This girl knows how to build a tribe that engages!
109 : Silicon Valley Female Founder Lynn Perkins of UrbanSitter.com | VC Funded $20M
Lynn Perkins is CEO and co-founder of UrbanSitter, a mobile and online service that connects parents and babysitters through social connections. Launched in 2011, Lynn led the company from notion to national marketplace in less than a year.
A startup veteran, Lynn offers more than 15 years of experience marketing and selling to Gen X and Gen Y. Prior to founding UrbanSitter, Lynn served as founder and CEO of Xuny.com (zuny) and VP of Business Development at Bridgepath.com. At companies like Ga
108 : Sticky Bellies Founder Carly Dorogi is an Accidental Entrepreneur
Carly Dorogi is an accidental entrepreneur and founder of Sticky Bellies. Sticky Bellies are removable stickers that help a person photograph life’s most important milestones with style and ease.
Starting in 2010 with one design, no marketing budget and a simple website,Carly built her business though social media, word-of-mouth, and by getting mentioned in virtually every parenting magazine/blog as well as several TV spots. Four years later, over 400,000 packs have been sold Sticky Bellies mil
107 : America’s Wealth Mentor™ Linda P. Jones
Linda P. Jones’ mission, passion, and purpose is to empower women and men worldwide to financial freedom. She is the host of the “Be Wealthy & Smart” podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Linda is the only financial expert who teaches the importance of having a wealthy mindset before wealth building. In 2014 she was honored to be nominated as “Maverick of the Year” by the American Business Awards for her revolutionary approach to financial education.
106 : Inventor, Erin Balogh of Hot Iron Holster
Erin Balogh is inventor of Hot Iron Holster and a creative entrepreneur with a background in Nursing. Her award-winning inventions can be found on The Today Show, Real Simple Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Lucky Magazine and in many other fashion, beauty, and reputable books and morning shows. Before exiting her Nursing career, Balogh adopted a role as a working mother until she fashioned the Hot Iron Holster prototype out of household items. After creating the Hot Iron Holster, Balogh went on a m
105 : Google Plus with Stacey Harris - Special Workshop!
The Stacey Harris is a powerhouse online entrepreneur helping her clients reach rock star status with communities full of raving fans who follow them anywhere. She has a passion for building and being active in communities and teaching folks to use networking to build relationships that grow businesses.
Her passion for rock stars goes back to her roots, she graduated with a degree in audio engineering ready to take the music scene by storm. She quickly started working with an up and coming recor
104 : Lynan Saperstein, CEO & Chief Business Strategist at TheBigFactor.com
Lynan Saperstein is the CEO / Chief Business Strategist at TheBigFactor.com. She is known globally as a mentor of small to mid-sized business to up-level their offerings, and officially announce to the world what they offer that no one else does.
Lynan is living her dream of adventuring around the planet while running a location-independent business. She believes one entrepreneur can change millions of lives by sharing their own unique voice and knows together conscious entrepreneurs will chang
103 : Children’s Book Author, Speaker & Coach Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. She is the award-winning author of five children’s books. Maria holds a Masters degree in education and served as an elementary school teacher and reading interventionist for ten years before transitioning into her current role as author, blogger and professional speaker. Maria’s experiences have shaped her into an individual who lives life to the fullest, appreciating what she has and who uses her passion to make a differen
102 : Sara Holoubek, CEO and founder of Luminary Labs
Sara Holoubek is the CEO and founder of Luminary Labs, a consultancy focused on operationalizing innovation. Her firm develops strategies and innovation systems for Fortune 500 and government leaders seeking to transform their organizations and industries. She is also the founder of Luminary Labs Ventures, which invests in early stage companies.
101 : Human Lie Detector and Expert Behavior Analyst, Vanessa Van Edwards leads the Science of People
Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at Science of People, a human behavior research lab. She is a Huffington Post columnist and published author. Her innovative work has been featured on NPR, Business Week and USA Today. She regularly gives keynotes and appears in the media to talk about her research. She has written for CNN, Fast Company and Forbes.
100 : Listeners Interview Host Natalie Eckdahl with John Lee Dumas, Julie Busha, Katie Krimitsos and More
The tables are turned! The Biz Chix Podcast host and entrepreneur Natalie Eckdahl is interviewed by listeners of the show. Get intimate with Natalie as she answers questions about her life, her family and her business. Natalie also shares how she stays productive running two businesses and being a mom to soon to be 3 children. Finally, hear some of Natalie's top takeaways from the first 100 episodes!Thanks to Listeners for their Questions April Lacey, pinupcosmetics.net Jaime Slutzky, fi
99 : Sandy Abrams of Moisture Jamzz and Your Idea, Inc.
Sandy Abrams made her dream come true when she had an “Ah-ha” moment for a beauty product idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar company. A self-taught entrepreneur without a business background, Sandy had the passion and persistence to roll up her sleeves and learn on the fly. After years of sweat equity building her business, she turned her naivite into success, experience and savvy.
Her signature product, Moisture Jamzz Moisture Gloves and Socks quickly became a top-selling accessory
98 : Business Woman & Fitness Enthusiast Gretchen Zelek
Gretchen Zelek is a fitness enthusiast, business woman and mother of 4. A collegiate tennis player, she enjoys working out, fitness classes and running. Her passion for exercise and business helped her to successfully merge the two worlds and form dod fitness. Gretchen is excited to introduce dod fitness tools to the exercise world.
97 : Zee Worstell, Founder and CEO of AccelerateHER
Zee Worstell is the founder and CEO of AccelerateHER. AccelerateHER is a women’s business development organization which empowers women to embrace their value and the value of their businesses, thereby allowing them to set competitive prices and ultimately earn what they’re worth. Zee is an accomplished speaker, trainer and coach and published author. Her second book “Ask and You Shall Succeed” is coming out August 1st. She blends her education and business background, combined with Acclerate
96 : Jessica Drummond, Founder and CEO of The Integrative Pelvic Health Institute
Jessica Drummond, MPT, CCN, CHC, the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Pelvic Health Institute, is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women’s health conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, bladder pain, low libido, hormonal imbalances, weight gain, period pain, painful sex, and post-surgical, orthopedic, or pregnancy related pelvic conditions. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to
95 : Kim Meckwood, Inventor of Click & Carry
Kim Meckwood, inventor of Click & Carry, made a life changing decision when diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2012. She decided to leave her lucrative career in medical devices to follow her dream of bringing her idea to market. Her invention is called, Click & Carry, which is a simple, yet ingenious, patented device that helps shoppers to manage and carry multiple bags at once ~ comfortably. (Any bag with a handle including plastic, paper, canvas, etc.) The Click & Carry may be ca
94 : The Best Day founder Whitney Komor
Founder Whitney Komor had the idea for The Best Day following a frustrating attempt at organising a weekend away with her girlfriends. She thought it would be easier to lock in your group if you could send them time, date and place options, and invite each person to vote based on their availability and preferences. In March 2013 The Best Day closed a $1M investment round to fund the launch of the social scheduling platform.
93 : Women in Biz Network founder Leigh Mitchell
Leigh Mitchell is a small business expert and the founder & president of Women in Biz Network. Leigh specializes in professional development for women through skill building events, conferences, memberships, webinars and marketing services.
Leigh is passionate about connecting women online across North America and in person throughout Canada. Her main focus is to empower women with opportunities to learn how to lead the life of their dreams.
Leigh has successfully worked with major brands such
92 : Alexis Wolfer of The Beauty Bean
Alexis Wolfer is the best-selling author of The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty’s Best-Kept Secrets In Your Kitchen and the founder of the popular blog, TheBeautyBean.com. As a favored expert on the morning and entertainment show circuit – as seen on E! News, The Today Show, The Doctors, and many more – Alexis is known for sharing her quick and easy beauty tips that have women across the world turning to her for advice and that has led Access Hollywood to dub her the ‘Female Beauty MacGyver
91 : Blogger, Educator, Freelance Writer, Pinterest Consultant Kim Vij
Kim Vij is a blogger, educator, freelance writer, pinterest consultant and mom of 3. After 10 years of teaching and 21 years of parenting she was inspired to create a website called The Educators’ Spin On It with Amanda Boyarshinov. She enjoys sharing ideas for making everyday moments into teachable opportunities.
You can find her contributing to several websites including Melissa and Doug, Sylvan, and My Kids Adventures and featured as Parents Magazine Top Pinterest Boards. She uses Pinterest
90 : Entrepreneur Curator & Committed Cultivator Lane Kennedy
Simply said Lane is a Wife, Mom, Entrepreneur Curator & Committed Cultivator of Community Experiences. She brings over 20 years of consulting, personal coaching and start up experience to the world. Her most favorite moments are those with clients reflecting on what it was like before baby, and before their personal success! She has helped 1000s of moms build successful businesses and balance the family they love.
89 : JoeButton.com co-founder Melissa Lee
Melissa Lee is the co-founder of Joe Button and looks after all the numbers as well as ensuring Joe Button customers get exactly what they want. Melissa has a Business Communications degree from the University of New South Wales and is a qualified Chartered Accountant having previously worked at Deloitte Corporate Finance. Prior to starting Joe Button, Melissa depleted most of her seed capital traveling extensively throughout Eastern Europe.
88 : Dare To Create A Life You Love with Rémy Chaussé
Rémy is the best-selling author of “Living Life As An Exclamation Point!” and creator of The Get UNstuck Revolution!™ for extraordinary women with big-ass dreams who were ridiculously unsatisfied with status quo. If you feel stuck and you’ve tried everything, then check out her most recent book called “Get UNstuck – How to Get Out of Status Quo and Get Past Go (In Under 30 Days)!”
Rémy has been featured on the Business Beware Show on FOX Business, the On the Edge Show (a CBS affiliate), Smart Mo
87 : Aussie Inventor Gemma Beriman of Moon Mama
Aussie mom Gemma Beriman is the owner of Moon Mama and inventor of the Take-Off Tote, an All-In-One Diaper Bag, Feeding Pillow & Play Mat. She came up with the idea after travelling overseas with her four-month-old baby, Hudson, in 2013. It was so uncomfortable breastfeeding on the go and Hudson didn’t have a clean place for tummy time during the family’s travels. Hence, the Take-Off Tote was born.
86 : MomBiz.com co-founder Shelagh Cummins – Business Consultant for Mompreneurs
Shelagh Cummins is a business trainer & consultant for Mom Entrepreneurs and co-founder of MomBiz.com – the coaching and training company serving the MomBizTM Owners global community. Her Grow Your Business signature program blends set curriculum, intensive training and consulting for women who are ready to expand their business beyond themselves. Shelagh delivers engaging, empowering, educational and insightful sessions. As a participant, you gain the tools you need to own your time, double you
85 : Medicine meets Mindfulness with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a traditionally trained neurologist and an expert in the field of mind-body medicine a branch of medicine that promotes the science behind mindfulness based techniques. She is a national mindful living expert and a certified yoga and meditation teacher.
Dr. Romie beautifully translates complicated neuroscience and medical data into easy to comprehend knowledge. She helps clients cope with stress by teaching the medicine behind mindfulness. She is a highly sought afte
84 : Fit4Mom Franchisor Lisa Druxman - Mompreneur, Fitness, Global Brand
Lisa Druxman is a nationally recognized expert in the field of fitness, particularly pre and postnatal and the creator of FIT4MOM® . Her programs such as Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby and Body Back are all part of the Fit4Mom family. The FIT4MOM franchise has consistently been ranked by numerous publications as one of the fastest growing franchises in the country.
Lisa Druxman is the author of L.E.A.N. Mommy, the exclusive writer for Entrepreneur’s online Mompreneur column and the host of the webT
83 : LinkedIn Expert Melonie Dodaro of Top Dog Social Media
Melonie Dodaro, founder of Top Dog Social Media helps business owners, sales teams and professionals use LinkedIn and social selling to boost their visibility, attract new customers and increase their revenue. Dubbed by the media as Canada’s #1 LinkedIn expert, she’s author of the new book The LinkedIn Code and is a highly sought after social media speaker and trainer.
She has been published in Social Media Examiner, Social Media Today and the Canadian Business Journal. She is also regularly int
81 : Theatre Marketing Expert Amanda Pekoe of The Pekoe Group
Amanda Pekoe holds a BFA in Theatre and MFA in Performing Arts Management. She is the owner and president of The Pekoe Group, a New York City based full-service advertising and marketing firm specializing in theatre, attractions, and live events. Services include logo design, web site design, copy writing, grassroots marketing and promotions, special events, social media platform management, and media planning and buying.
80 : Communications Strategist Maggie Patterson
Maggie Patterson is a copywriter and communications strategist. She works hands-on with entrepreneurs to help them market their businesses – using content and communications strategies along with copy that converts – to meet business goals.
With 15 years of hands-on experience she has worked with companies of all sizes – from big brands to solopreneurs. After cutting her teeth during the dot-com bubble and bust in Canada’s leading PR agency, Maggie started her own highly successful marketing and
79: Buyerly.com and Retail Path Founder Vanessa Ting
Vanessa Ting is a former Retail Buyer for Target and consumer marketer from J&J and now helps product companies strengthen their appeal to major retail buyers nationwide through two businesses, Buyerly.com and Retail Path. Her businesses have opened doors for product entrepreneurs in stores like Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Bed Bath and Beyond, Babies R Us and many independent retailers. Client list includes celebrity-headed companies like Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company, and entrepreneurs wh
78 : Swiggies Inventor and Author Julie Austin
Julie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, and innovation speaker. Her patented product, swiggies, wrist water bottles, have been a NASDAQ product of the year semi finalist and are currently sold in 24 countries. Julie and her products have appeared on The Today Show, The Queen Latifa Show, HGTV, Lifetime, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX News, and the Wall Street Journal, along with dozens of TV shows, magazines and radio shows around the world. She’s been featured in the books “Patently Female” and
77 : Create New Habits with Dr. Susan Weinschenk Expert on Persuasion and Motivation
Susan Weinschenk is the person to go to when you need to know how to persuade and motivate people to take action. She has a Ph.D. in Psychology and over 30 years of experience as a behavioral psychologist. Her clients call her “The Brain Lady” because she applies research on brain science to predict, understand, and explain what motivates people and how they behave. Dr. Weinschenk is the author of several books, including How To Get People To Do Stuff, 100 Things Every Presenter Needs To Know Ab
76 : Key Takeaways - Amy Porterfield's Biz Tools, PJ Jonas Productivity Tips, Katie Richardson Design Methods, Molly Mahar Course Technology (Recap of Ep: 72-75)
ost Natalie Eckdahl provides a recap of episodes 72-75 with clips from each episode and key takeaways for your business as well as a few of her own favorite productivity tools and apps.
Review for Episodes 72-75
Episode 72: Activate your Awesome with Molly Mahar of Stratejoy
Molly Mahar is a coach, fierce love advocate and joy enthusiast. She is the founder of Stratejoy, a positive corner of the Internet that provides thousands of women inspiring + useful strategies to create their own joyful
75 : Founder of Goat Milk Stuff PJ Jonas
PJ is mom of eight homeschooled children and the founder of Goat Milk Stuff. PJ’s adventures into soapmaking originated in 2006 out of her desire to not use chemicals on the children’s skin. She wanted a natural soap that would moisturize their skin and last a long time. In 2008, Goat Milk Stuff was born, and she drafted the entire family into her adventures.
74 : Amy Porterfield - Online Marketing, Productivity, Tools, Work Life Balance
Amy Porterfield is a social media strategist and co-author of Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies.
Amy has a deep background in Marketing and has worked for Harley Davidson and for Peak Performance Coach Tony Robbins – first as Director of Content Development, and later she managed large-scale online marketing campaigns.
She helps entrepreneurs across industries establish strategies to maximize the power of social media and increase the success of their online marketing efforts.
She a
73 : Puj founder and designer Katie Richardson is Simplifying Parenting
Katie Richardson is known for her resourcefulness and clean, minimal design. Her company Puj (pronounced like “pudge”) focuses on “simplifying parenthood” with easy-to-use products for parents. In a few short years, Puj has expanded to 20 countries. Her products have been featured in publications like Parenting, Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Newborn and the Daily Candy. Her innovative, fold-able infant bathtub, the Puj Tub, was awarded by Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine as the #1 Baby Product of 2010.
72 : Activate your Awesome with Molly Mahar of Stratejoy
Molly Mahar is a coach, fierce love advocate and joy enthusiast. She is the founder of Stratejoy, a positive corner of the Internet that provides thousands of women inspiring + useful strategies to create their own joyful world. Molly’s work is delivered through small group programs, digital courses and high level one-on-one coaching, focused on gutsy women in transition. From the quarterlife crisis to the new mama meltdown, the up-and-coming business babe to the career changer, the newlywed to
71 : Key Takeaways: New Media Production, Risk Analysis, Video Courses, and Community Building from Ep 67-70
Host Natalie Eckdahl provides a recap of episodes 67-70 with clips from each episode and key takeaways for your business as well as a few of her own favorite productivity tools and apps.
Review for Episodes 67-70
Episode 67: Elise Jaffe of Big Teeth Productions
Elise Jaffe is the “spokes teeth” and Executive Producer (AKA “Little Miss Bossy Pants”) of Big Teeth Productions. She has over 14 years of experience in Advertising, TV and New Media Production at companies including JWT, Grey New
70 : Business Women Rock! Host Katie Krimitsos
Katie Krimitsos is the Host of the Business Women Rock! podcast, a show that shines the light on the incredible journeys of amazing business women all over the world. She and her husband also run a local entrepreneur’s organization called the Tampa Bay Business Owners, a peer group that provides resources to growing business owners. She’s passionate about business, has a crazy love for birds and plays a BIG game for a BIG impact.
69 : FemFusion Fitness Creator Brianne Grogan
Dr. Brianne Grogan, DPT earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2006. She developed FemFusion Fitness in 2009 as a way to combine the safety and effectiveness of doctor-designed fitness with the FUN of group fitness programming.
Brianne passionately promotes total-woman wellness, bringing together mind, body, and spirit with her own relatable, feminine flair. Brianne and her certified FemFusion instructors teach live group fitness classes in Germany and the USA.
In
68 : Pro Poker Player turned Entreperneur - Billy Murphy of Forever Jobless
Billy is a former professional poker player turned entrepreneur in 2009 by launching BlueFirePoker. In 2011, he started launching and acquiring E-commerce stores, and began training others via EComLab. He now invests in and advises businesses while blogging at ForeverJobless.com, where he explains his logical and analytical approach to business.
67 : Production Studio Owner – Elise Jaffe of Big Teeth Productions
Elise Jaffe is the “spokes teeth” and Executive Producer (AKA “Little Miss Bossy Pants”) of Big Teeth Productions. She has over 14 years of experience in Advertising, TV and New Media Production at companies including JWT, Grey New York and DraftFCB, Edelman as well as VSA Partners, Vitamin Pictures and Foundation Content. Her career began in Children’s Television at Reading Rainbow and Blue’s Clues. She’s also a Voice Over talent and member of SAGAFTRA and the mom of 2.5 year old daughter
66 : Key Takeaways on Limiting Beliefs, Product Development and Helping 3rd World Entrepreneurs from Ep 62-65
Host Natalie Eckdahl provides a recap of episodes 62-65 with clips from each episode and key takeaways for your business as well as a few of her own favorite productivity tools and apps.
Review for Episodes 62-65
Episode 62: Erin Loman Jeck of Create Infinite Balance, LLC
Erin is the Founder of Create Infinite Balance, L.L.C., Life Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and host of her own radio show, Life’s A Journey Not A Destination. She helps people reach the next level of success by assisting i
65 : Bpeace co-founder and CEO Toni Maloney
Bpeace CEO Toni Maloney believes in the connection between job creation and peace
Toni Maloney is a co-founder and the CEO of the Business Council for Peace (Bpeace), the award-winning non-profit organization that New York Times columnist Nick Kristof describes as, “one impressive force for change.”
Toni, who has a background in advertising and marketing, decided after the events of September 11, 2001, that business has a role in peace building. She helped found Bpeace in 2002 to assist small a
64 : Product Development and Crowdfunding with CC Sofronas of Pacific Shaving Company
CC Sofronas is the co-owner of Pacific Shaving Company, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of innovative and niche shaving care essentials. What started out in 2002 with just one product, has grown into an award winning product line, for men and women, featuring safe and natural ingredients, an eco-friendly philosophy and an affordable price point, all made in the USA. The goal – to break through the barriers that give shaving a bad name. Shaving’s a bitch and CC’s doing her best to tackle t
63 : Popcorn Powered Veronica Cockerham of Freedom Snacks
Veronica Cockerham was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up in a family that owned and operated businesses so it was no surprise that someday she would start one of her own. Earning a bachelor’s in business management at City University while working full time running the family business was no easy task, but with determination and a strong will she graduated on the deans list in 2006. Later in 2011 Veronica decided to start the road map into owning her own company along wit
62 : Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Erin Loman Jeck
Erin Loman Jeck is the Founder of Create Infinite Balance, L.L.C., Life Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and host of her own radio show, Life’s A Journey Not A Destination. She helps people reach the next level of success by assisting in addressing what is getting in their way and getting people tangible results in their life.
Erin discusses how to overcome limiting beliefs in this episode.
61 : Key Takeaways on Networking, iPhone Apps, WireFraming, Techstars and more from Ep 57-60
Host Natalie Eckdahl provides a recap of episodes 57-60 with clips from each episode and key takeaways for your business as well as a few of her own favorite productivity tools and apps.
Review for Episodes 57-60
Episode 57: Sarah Boyd of Simply Stylist
Sarah Boyd is the founder and creative mind behindSimply Stylist; we like to think of her as our oh-so-chic captain. With years of experience in fashion PR under her belt, Sarah set out to start her own multi-service boutique agency in 2009
60 : Richard Branson funded Tech Entrepreneur Stacey Ferreira: Coder. Risk Taker. Future Cage Diver.
Stacey is an established tech entrepreneur, best known for co-founding MySocialCloud.com, an online password manager whose investors include Sir Richard Branson, Jerry Murdock, and Alex Welch. In 2013, she and her brother (and co-founder) sold their startup to Reputation.com, making Stacey one of the youngest (if not the youngest) female tech entrepreneur to ever make a successful exit of this nature. Now, she is working on building her next business, AdMoar.
59 : VC Funded Tech Startup CEO Sandi Lin of Skilljar
Sandi Lin is the CEO and founder of Skilljar, which provides easy online course software for businesses. Prior to Skilljar, Sandi was a Senior Manager at Amazon.com in Seattle, where she helped launch and grow Fulfillment by Amazon and Amazon Local. She has an MBA from Stanford and 2 engineering degrees from MIT.
The Skilljar team hails from Amazon.com, CreateSpace (BookSurge), Stanford, and MIT. Based in Seattle, they’re backed by leading investors including Innovation Endeavors and TechStars.
58 : iPhone App Creator & Designer - Reshma Chamberlin of Muzio and B&C Designers
Reshma Chamberlin dreamed of being an entrepreneur as soon as she started dreaming! She founded and runs B&C Designers, a boutique design firm that works to achieve their web, mobile and other design objectives. The firm has an unwavering passion for artistic conception and implementation. She focuses on strategy and finding creative solutions for your business, whether that is web, print or mobile! She has clients from San Diego to Mumbai and from Chicago to NYC. Reshma also founded and runs Mu
57 : Forbes' 2013 Founder to Watch - Sarah Boyd of Simply Stylist
Sarah Boyd is the founder and creative mind behind Simply Stylist; we like to think of her as our oh-so-chic captain. With years of experience in fashion PR under her belt, Sarah set out to start her own multi-service boutique agency in 2009 to connect the stylemakers she encountered on a daily basis with brands, events and other opportunities. This eventually grew to include what is now a core part of our company: the Simply Stylist conference.
Forbes named her a “Female Founder to Watch” in 2
56 : Week in Review & Key Takeaways on Instagram, Launching, Shark Tank & Online Video
Host Natalie Eckdahl provides a recap of episodes 52-55 with clips from each episode and key takeaways for your business. This is a new Friday format we are trying out and would love to hear your feedback on it.
Review for Episodes 52-55
Episode 52: Sue B. Zimmerman aka The Instagram Gal
Episode 53: Andreea Ayers of Launch Grow Joy
Episode 54: Romy Taormina of Psi Health Solutions, maker of Psi Bands
Episode 55: Online Video Producer Jill Addison
55 : Online Video Producer Jill Addison
Jill Addison is an Online Video Producer (you can find her at JillAddison.com) who loves helping small and mid-sized businesses strategically use online video to rank with search engines and make a personal connection with prospective clients.
Jill lives in San Diego with her husband, Eric, who is also in the video production industry.
54 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur Romy Taormina inventor of Psi Bands
Shark Tank entrepreneur - Romy Taormina is Nausea Relief Chief/Co-Founder of Psi Health Solutions, Inc., the maker of Psi Bands, FDA-cleared fashionable and functional acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea. Award-winning Psi Bands are sold at more than 10,000 U.S. locations, including: CVS, Babies “R” Us, Whole Foods, REI, and launching in two weeks at select Target stores.
Romy and/or Psi Bands have appeared on Shark Tank, The Jeff Probst Show, Good Morning America, O-The Oprah Maga
53 : Consumer Product Launch Expert - Andreea Ayers of Launch Grow Joy
Andreea Ayers is a successful entrepreneur who has started and sold three companies over the last few years. Now, as the founder of www.launchgrowjoy.com, and GetMediaHappy.com and she helps entrepreneurs who wish to launch a consumer product line through retail outlets and the media. A frequent contributor and guest author, Andreea has been featured in Yahoo! Small Business, Design Sponge, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur.com and over 100 other media outlets.
52 : Instagram Expert - Sue B. Zimmerman aka The Instagram Gal
Sue B. Zimmerman, aka the #InstagramGal and #TheInstagramExpert, is a master at Instagram for Business. She teaches entrepreneurs, business execs, and marketing professionals how powerful Instagram for business can be. Sue B. is the founder of the online Instagram course Insta-Results, the author of the #1 eBook Instagram Basics for your Business, a Speaker and Business Coach. She also is the founder of SueB.Do& Sue B. Zimmerman Enterprise.
51 : Mompreneur Consultant & Twitter Expert - Lara Galloway a.k.a The Mom Biz Coach
Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, is an author, speaker, business coach and mentor to mom entrepreneurs and small business owners at MomBiz. Her passion is helping entrepreneurs create and run businesses that honor their priorities and values. She is frequently interviewed for her expertise on work/life balance, starting and running a successful small business, marketing your business on Social Media, and creatively managing your time by media like Forbes, Crain’s Business, ABC, The Chicago Trib
50 : Social Media Marketing World (#SMMW14) Recap featuring Michael Stelzner, John Lee Dumas, Cynthia Sanchez, Pat Flynn, Dan Miller, Sue B. Zimmerman, Erik Fisher and More
Host Natalie Eckdahl celebrates her 50th episode by sharing the latest tools, tips and tactics in social media. She recently returned from the Social Media Marketing World conference in San Diego, CA which was a gathering of nearly 2000 professionals that work in social media. Natalie’s focus was to learn more about how entrepreneurs can use social media to grow their businesses with a specific focus on Google+, Twitter and Instagram. This episode includes not only Natalie’s takeaways from thi
49 : Certified Health and Wellness Coach Katie Bressack
A lover of all things health and wellness, Katie Bressack is a women’s health expert living in Los Angeles. Katie traded in the corporate world to follow her passion for supporting women with nutrition and wellness counseling.
While working in the corporate world, Katie noticed that when she took time to eat healthy, exercise and take breaks during the day, she felt more focused and performed better at work. Watching others around her struggle to make it through the day inspired Katie to support
48 : How to Pay for College HQ owner Celest Horton
Celest Horton is the founder of How to Pay for College HQ Podcast and website. It’s a FREE resource available on iTunes and Stitcher radio to help families plan and prepare for college without the assistance of loans. Tune in for a new Episode every Wednesday where the industry experts answer the pressing questions.
Celest is a mom of four kids and a Chemical Engineer by trade who has spent most of her professional career in the Oil Industry. Celest enjoys her job, yet wanted to help serve othe
47 : Amber Ludwig of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts, No Glory)
Amber Ludwig is an online business growth mentor who supports authors, speakers and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her multi-six-figure company NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. Amber has supported well over 100
46 : Wes Schaeffer is The Sales Whisperer®
Wes Schaeffer is The Sales Whisperer®, a sales and marketing industry leader whose team educates and trains clients on sales and marketing automation, social media marketing, Infusionsoft certified, CRM, SEO, SEM, and at least 47 other acronyms. (That rhymes, by the way.) He is a motivational speaker and author, the latest titled “It Takes More than a Big Smile, a Good Idea & a Twitter Account to Build a Business that Lasts.”
Wes was raised in Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX, and will always be
45 : Onboardly co-founder Heather Anne Carson
Heather Anne Carson is the President and Co-Founder of Onboardly. The ultimate ‘people person’ and feisty redhead, Heather’s focus is on cultivating relationships between brands and influencers and translating client goals into actionable campaigns through PR and influencer marketing.
Dedicated to client success, Heather pours passion and insight into every client project, inspiring her team to deliver exceptional results. Her leadership philosophy is simple: inspire the people around you and an
44 : Power Up for Profits with Kathleen Gage
Kathleen Gage is the “no-nonsense, common sense” online marketing strategist, speaker, author, product creation specialist, and owner of Power Up For Profits. She helps entrepreneurs make money online. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.
43 : Angela Wright is Optimising Business
Angela is a business owner, entrepreneur and business development specialist who lives with her family at Sunshine Beach. She is also chief executive and founder of Solent Skill Quest Limited, Southampton, Hampshire. (An enchanting amusement park in England)
People say that Angela’s Unique Ability is seeing opportunities and creating better futures through asking difficult questions, analysing the past and connecting the best currently available solutions.
After a successful business life gene
42: Popforms CEO Kate Matsudaira shows us How to Shine at Work
Kate Matsudaira is an experienced technology leader. She worked in big companies like Microsoft and Amazon, 3 successful startups (Decide acquired by eBay, Moz, and Delve Networks acquired by Limelight), before starting her own company Popforms. Having spent her early career as a software engineer she is deeply technical and has done leading work on distributed systems, cloud computing and mobile. However, she has shown herself as more than just a technology leader by managing entire product
41 : Mabel’s Labels co-founder Julie Cole on Productivity, Partnership and Parenting
Julie is the mother of six and a co-founding VP of Mabel’s Labels, the leading provider of labels for the stuff kids lose! Mabel’s Labels has grown from basement start-up into an award winning, celebrity endorsed, international phenomenon. As company spokeswoman, Julie is well-known amongst North American entrepreneurs and has led numerous speaking engagements, from university business classes to TV appearances including NBC’s The Today Show, CityLine, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Sho
40 : Laura Vanderkam shares What Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Laura Vanderkam is the author of 168 Hours and What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. She is a frequent contributor to Fast Company and USA Today, and blogs daily at LauraVanderkam.com. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and 3 children.
She is a nationally recognized writer who questions the status quo and helps her readers rediscover their true passions and beliefs in pursuit of more meaningful lives.
39 : PR specialist, speaker and business founder – Rebekah Epstein
Rebekah Epstein is the founder of fifteen media, an agency that works exclusively with PR firms to streamline media relations in a digital era. She specializes in business, lifestyle, fashion and beauty. She also blogs at NeonNotebook.
As an NYU college student, Rebekah broke into media at NYLON magazine and Vogue magazine. It was there that she formed tight-knit relationships with national, top-tier media, and got a behind-the-scenes look at how major magazine offices and television studios ope
38 : Shark Tank Kidpreneur Ryan Kelly of Ryan's Barkery
Ryan’s Barkery was founded by then 10 year old Ryan Kelly in an effort to make a better biscuit for his new best friend.
Ryan’s Barkery bakes and sells fresh, all natural dog treats made from human grade ingredients. He pedaled the neighborhood selling treats, sold at lacrosse practice and at dog adoption events, and was asked to pitch his business on the ABC hit show Shark Tank.
After getting an investment from Barbara Corcoran, business is booming!
37 : Social Media & LinkedIn Evangelist Karen Yankovich
Karen Yankovich is a Social Media Brand Strategist, Business Consultant, Speaker and CEO of Dimare Group, LLC . Having “been there and done that” in the arena of losing (and then re-finding) a focused approach to business and life, Karen now offers coaching and consulting for entrepreneurs. Her unique specialty blends her “get it done” attitude with a passion for soulful living in her personal services and online workshops.
As a social media and LinkedIn Evangelist, Karen guides entrepreneurs
36 : Going Beyond the To Do List with Erik Fisher
Aside from being a bacon connoisseur and student of coffee, Erik Fisher is a productivity author, podcaster and coach. Erik studies implementing social media in the academic and university setting as part of the digital marketing & communication department of Indiana Wesleyan University.
35 : Mom Inc. Author and Consultant Danielle Botterell
Danielle Botterell and her business partner, Amy Ballon are passionate about all things small business. They frequently speak on the topic of entrepreneurship to the media, at seminars and conferences. Amy and Danielle co-founded Admiral Road Designs, which they sold in 2013 after more than a decade.
They also wrote Mom Inc. — How to Raise Your Family and Your Business Without Losing Your Mind or Your Shirt, published by HarperCollins. These days, the best friends continue to work together, advi
34 : How to be Holistically Hot - Marissa Vicario
Marissa Vicario is a certified holistic health coach, healthy living expert, creator of The Total Reset Plan and author of How To Be Holistically Hot: A 30 Day Guide to Making Men Swoon and Your Friends Want What You Have. She shares her health secrets, get-fit tips and the cooking expertise that has inspired countless women to ditch the diet mentality, transform their relationship with food and turbocharge their health to become holistically hot in a way that’s fun and fearless.
Marissa has ap
33 : New Jersey's Local Chat Box owner - Suzanne O'Rourke
Suzanne O’Rourke is the owner of LocalChatBox.com, Central NJ’s Online Business Directory. Consumers use the website to find great local businesses, print coupons, read and post ratings and reviews and find local community events. You can search by category on the website, such as Automobile Services, Business Services, Contractors, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Children’s Birthday Party Venues and much more. LocalChatBox is in its 4th year of business. Suzanne started LocalChatBox.com with th
32 : Author and noted Speaker - Lisa B Marshall
Communication expert Lisa B. Marshall delivers consulting and workshops, is author of Smart Talk and Ace Your Interview, and also host of the Public Speaker and Smart Talk podcasts. Clients include Johns Hopkins Medicine, Managers Investment Group, Genentech, Roche, Harvard University, and others. She’s been featured in CBS Money Watch, Ragan.com, Cosmopolitan, and more.
31 : Married with Luggage author Betsy Talbot
Betsy Talbot and her husband Warren have been pressure-testing their relationship in the public eye since 2008, when they first made the decision to quit their jobs, sell everything they owned, and travel the world full time. Through their action-oriented books, popular weekly podcast, and revealing Sunday emails, they share the unconventional wisdom they’ve learned about living, working, and traveling together…without killing each other.
Their latest book, a memoir entitled, Married with Luggag
30 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur Carmen Lindner’s Gotta Have S’More
c spent a decade in corporate America before jumping into the kitchen and going on a wild S’more adventure. After years of tossing around an idea with her husband she finally decided it was time to start her own company, Gotta Have S’more. What makes her dessert company different than any others? It’s Carmen signature S’more dessert known as a “S’muffin”.
She sells them online at GottaHaveSmore.com, through Williams Sonoma (online) and a few local bakeries throughout Los Angeles. Carmen has be
29 : Natalie MacNeil of She Takes on the World
Natalie MacNeil is an Emmy Award-winning media producer best known as the Creator of SheTakesOnTheWorld.com, listed by Forbes four years in a row on “Top 100 Websites for Women.” She’s also the bestselling author of the book She Takes on the World: A Guide to Being Your Own Boss, Working Happy, and Living on Purpose. Her focus now is on She Takes on the World’s flagship program, THE CONQUER CLUB.
28 : Jennifer Corr – Entrepreneur in a Foreign Land
Jennifer Corr is the owner of a cloud-based business support office. Using today’s technology, Jennifer and her associates enable entrepreneurs and small to medium sized businesses to work from anywhere, with anyone, by providing user-friendly cloud-based solutions and administrative support that will allow them to get things done.
Jennifer is a well traveled, creative, motivated, results-driven professional with more than 18 years of business support experience. In 2011, her love of the outdoo
27 : Famous Crafter Claudine Hellmuth designs amazing art
Claudine Hellmuth is living proof that you can have a successful and profitable business that’s driven on pure whimsy. She designs and illustrates printable boxes and kits that bring delight to customers young and old.
She’s been featured in The New York Times, appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, HGTV, HSN, QVC UK and The DIY Network. Her client list includes projects with major companies like Smart Car, Capitol Records and national publications such as TheSaturday Evening Post.
When she’s not
26 : Granola Babies' Owner Giselle Baturay
Giselle Baturay is a mother, wife, herbalist, aromatherapist, prenatal and postpartum educator, boutique owner, community builder healer, Reiki Practitioner, gatherer of dreams, task juggler and a lover of life.
All of these parts of Giselle come alive in her business Granola Babies, which is not only a brick and mortar store located in Costa Mesa and Long Beach, California but also, an online store and community as well.
For over 15 years Giselle has studies holistic mothering and wellness incl
25 : Get Productive with Ann Gomez of Clear Concept Inc.
Ann Gomez is a Productivity Consultant and the founding president of Clear Concept Inc.
Ann and her team work with busy professionals who are looking to get more done each day.
They help people become more productive by learning how to prioritize effectively, manage interruptions and deal with overwhelming amounts of information.
Ann has worked with many Fortune 500 companies including financial institutions, law firms and many other industries.
Ann is an active blogger and has served as a spoke
24 : Business Among Moms owner - Julie Fry
Julie Fry is the owner and community manager of Business Among Moms. Business Among Moms was founded on the concept that women (and especially moms) have a natural instinct to help others succeed and that is the mission statement here at Business Among Moms. We provide networking and education with our membership program and we have great events on our Facebook pages to help you grow your fan base. We have a network of over 6,000 women and offer a wide variety of low cost advertising programs
23 : Best-selling author Joel Comm - Internet Guru
Joel Comm is an entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author, and new media innovator. An expert on harnessing the power of the web, publishing, social media and mobile applications to expand your brand’s reach and engage in active relationship marketing, Joel is a sought-after public speaker who leaves his audience inspired, entertained, and armed with strategic tools to create a new media campaign that will explode their business.
22 : Doctor Jacq - Young Athlete Nutrition Specialist
Jacqueline Winkelmann, M.D. – known to many as “Doctor Jacq” – is a Board Certified Pediatrician with a special interest in Childhood Nutrition and Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes. However, Doctor Jacq is not only a Pediatrician and Nutrition Expert – she’s a dedicated Home Chef and Mother of two. Combined together, Doctor Jacq has the knowledge, expertise, and experience to teach young athletes how to make better food choices and to help parents make the “Healthier Choice the Easier Choice.
21 : Trading Pounds with Stephanie Cottrell
Since 2010, Stephanie Cottrell has lost over 200 pounds, left her corporate career behind, launched two businesses, published her first book and was married this past June.
She began her career in corporate marketing over 13 years ago and has worked with a number of companies large and small on their marketing strategy. Today, she’s the founder of Blue Elephant Creative; a marketing and web development firm focused on helping small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their revenue.
She’s also th
20 : Alaia Williams - Small Biz Swiss Army Knife
Alaia Williams is often referred to as the “Small Biz Swiss Army Knife.” She is a business operations strategist, speaker, and community cultivator.
Alaia owns One Organized Business where she helps clients create sound business systems, identify new revenue and growth opportunities, and create and execute their social media strategies.
She is also the creator of The Entrepreneur Connection, a 900 member strong networking group in Los Angeles, which has garnered support from Delivering Happiness
19 : Actress Devin Mills of Dating in the Middle Ages
Devin is a member of Screen Actors Guild, IAWTV (International Academy of Web TV) and NAWBO (Nationa Association of Women Business Owners)
And, finally she is the creator of the award winning comedy webseries “Dating In The Middle Ages,” starring Deidre Hall, Matthew Ashford and John Schneider. Devin has been in the webseries industry since 2009 and speaks on panels about “How to create and market webseries.”
18 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur Shelly Ehler owner of ShowNo Towels
Shelly Ehler is an inspiring entrepreneur who took a simple idea, believed it with all her heart and made it come to life! She is the inventor of the ShowNo towel and was featured on ABC’s Emmy nominated reality show, Shark Tank. Shelly had three “Sharks” fighting over her and is the only entrepreneur in the show’s history to ever leave with a check in her hand. Her towel has also been featured on The Today Show, The View and Good Morning America. Her product is set to launch in major retai
17 : Onboardly's co-founder Renée Warren
Renée Warren is the Co-Founder of Onboardly, a company that works with funded technology startups that have a product their customers love.
Often referred to as a ‘geek in stilettos’, Renée has been an entrepreneur since she was 17 years old.
Having run a successful restaurant at such a young age, she quickly learned the necessary skills and tactics needed to promote her companies.
Her belief that one must always measure content strategy against a benchmark – i.e.: customer acquisition – is perh
16 : John Lee Dumas host of Entrepreneur on Fire Shares New Personal Stories and his Productivity Hacks
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneur on Fire . A top ranked podcast named best in iTunes for 2013.
John has done many interviews, but Natalie gets answers never before aired, that even Kate said she did not know. This is the kind of in depth interviewing you come here for!We focus on Productivity, but he also shares how he met Kate Erickson, his girlfriend, and what he did to get grounded for four months in high school.John himself, interviews today's most inspiring and succe
15 : Nekter Juice Bar Co-Founder Alexis Schulze
Alexis Schulze, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Nekter Juice Bar which opened it’s first location in Orange County, CA in 2010 and in just 3 years has expanded to 26 locations. At Nekter, all of the products served are whole food based.Alexis is not only a busy mom of two boys, successfully maintaining her active household, but a green pillar in her community – advocating healthy and positive living.Her true passion, children and education, has inspired her to use Nekter as a platform
14 : Traci Reuter - The Best is Yet to Come
Traci Reuter is social media and online business strategy expert.
She became passionate about entrepreneurship due to the needs of her family during a crisis, and now that passion has translated into a drive to serve, encourage and empower other entrepreneurs and inspiring entrepreneurs.
She has coached newbies as well as online millionaires.
She is sought after speaker, trainer & coach because of her straight forward, real and uplifting approach to success, both on and offline.
13 : The Wax Chick - Crickett Enos
Crickett Enos is a licensed Esthetician in the state of California. She is also known as The Wax Chick, and it is under this name that she educates other beauty professionals around the world in the art of eyebrow design and Brazilian waxing.
She also has her own line of body wax and waxing products under the Beelicious line and is the creator of several educational waxing dvds for the beauty industry.
Crickett is also the founder of “The Wax Show” a regional waxing conference held each year in
12 : Dragons' Den Success Laura Berg of My Smart Hands
Laura Berg is the President of My Smart Hands Inc, and author of the book, The Baby Signing Bible. She is also the holder of one of Canada’s top You Tube channels with over 25 Million views and is now accepted being one of Maker Studio’s talents.
Laura has won many awards and been recognized in the media all over the world. She appeared on Canada’s Dragons’ Den television show where she secured a business deal from two of the investors.
11 : Amber Hurdle, Executive Coach with Moxie Internal Relations
Amber is the owner and lead coach of Moxie Internal Relations, home of Amber Hurdle’s Work-Life Success Strategies and the Mega Moxie Success Academy.Amber helps individuals redefine success on their terms and greatly expand their influence so they can enjoy successful lives free of guilt and overwhelm.She also works with companies from Fortune 500 powerhouses to mom and pops to help define and exude their company cultures through intentional engagement and communication.
10 : Izabela Russell of Radio Music Creative
Izabela Russell is one of the Directors of Music Radio Creative, a worldwide audio branding production company based in the UK that works with DJs, podcasters, radio stations and businesses on their audio image.She runs the company alongside her husband - Mike Russell and they see themselves audio-preneurs.Music Radio Creative has grown from a small business to a company that has worked with clients in 93 different countries.
09 : Jenn Page - Owner of Luminave Films.
Jenn is a director and the owner of Luminave Films. She has directed 4 feature films that included stars like Shirley Jones, Lee Meriwether, Eric Roberts, Corey Feldman, and Vincent Irizarry.
She also founded her production company Luminave Films with the goal to create great projects for women to star in, produce, direct, and even crew on. She was determined to make a female friendly production company where women could be given free reign to create. Since then, she has produced, written, and/o
08 : Felena Hanson of Hera Hub - Workspace for Women
Felena is a long-time entrepreneur and marketing maven. Her latest venture, Hera Hub, is a spa-inspired shared workspace for female entrepreneurs.
Hera Hub locations are exceptional workspaces for women. This as-needed, flexible work and meeting space provides a productive environment for women who primarily work from home. Hera Hub members have access to a professional space to meet with clients and to connect and collaborate with like-minded business owners, thus giving them the support the
07 : Katie the Wellness Mama is Changing the World
The Wellness Mama Blog (http://wellnessmama.com) has 125,000 unique visitors a day, and Katie runs an amazing business providing invaluable health product reviews and advice.
Hear her passion for assuring that our kids generation live longer than their parents, rather than shorter, which is what is predicted.
When you are done, check out her blog for more great information!
06 : TV's "Food Nanny", Liz Edmunds champions Family Meal Time.
TV's "The Food Nanny", Liz Edmunds, mother of 7 and always the champion of family meals around the table to nurture healthy homes and kids.
My family's favorite cooking show star, we love how Liz helps families move from fast food and no time for meals together, into family togetherness and healthy eating regularly around the family dinner table.
Come join us around the table with Liz sharing her famous "Meal Plan!"
05 : Nicole Johnson Can Help You and Your Kids Sleep Like a Baby
Nicole Johnson, Founder of The Baby Sleep Site, helps parent so sleepless babies and toddlers solve their children's sleep issues. What began as a small side business has blossomed over the last 6 years into a full-fledged business with a virtual team of 17. The website has become the Internet's leading authority on baby and toddler sleep, and currently enjoys over 500,000 unique visitors and over one million page views a month.
04 : Candice Collings Loomis of Grit Cycle, Has the Business and Lifestyle of Her Dreams
Candice, co-founder of Grit Cycle, scrapped her international business career to find a life that focused on helping others and allowed time for solid relationships. She started at ground zero in the fitness industry and just 4 years later has the results of her dreams.
Come join us!
03 : Nancy Duarte of Duarte Inc. and the Art of Storytelling
Forbes, Fast Company and the Wall Street Journal have featured our guest Nancy Duarte, who runs Duarte, Inc., the largest design firm in Silicon Valley, CA. Her third book, The HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations, is currently Harvard Business Review's most purchased book!
She shares how she maintained a successful marriage with her husband and business partner and raised two children while building a presentation empire!
02 : Cynthia Sanchez of Oh So Pinteresting on The Biz Chix Podcast with Daily Interviews
Cynthia shares how to rock Pinterest for Business. Cynthia also tells of her double surprises of finding out she was having twins - Twice over. Listen to hear it all.
01 : Shark Tank Entrepreneur Julie Busha of Slawsa
Julie Busha who was recently on Shark Tank shares about Slawsa.
Hear her exciting story and how her unusual condiment can change your world!
00 : Host Natalie Eckdahl shares her vision of The Biz Chix Podcast with Daily Interviews
Natalie interviews amazing women entrepreneurs, and a few cool dudes, five days a week. Each entrepreneur shares work life balance and productivity tips as well as their journey!
Natalie shares why she started this podcast while balancing an already hectic life.
Biz Chix Website:
www.bizchix.com