Hello listeners Thanks for joining us for another year and another season of Real Talk for Women in Business.  Leeha and Nichol welcome everyone into the new year (even though we are a quarter through the year) and share their goals for 2022.  CONTACT US TODAY We hope you’ve enjoyed tuning in to this episode. We would love it if you could please take a few minutes to leave a rating and a few words about why you love Real Talk for Women in Business. If you have any feedback or questions regarding today's podcast or have a specific topic you would like us to cover, email:  rea ..read more

Starting a new business can be super exciting and downright scary - all at the same time…There are so many things to consider, and so many emotions that you’ll experience.  You might be starting a new business, as a hobby OR maybe you already have a day job and want to transition to your dream business full time OR maybe you’ve never worked and this will be your first time selling ANYTHING.  In this weeks episode,  Leeha and Nichol have taken a trip down memory lane to talk about what it was like when launching their respective businesses.  During this podcast, Nichol ..read more

In this weeks episode,  Leeha and Nichol have gone off-script to bring you a frank and honest real talk about when sh*t hits the fan in your life and business.  During this podcast, Nichol and Leeha share some of the challenges they have experienced over the past few weeks with COVID, illness and running their businesses. Key highlights include:  Being honest and transparent with your clients Taking care of yourself, so you can take care of others Setting expectations with yourself and your clients Being a mum, and running a business Finding your tribe Benefits of being part of ..read more

The value of an effective frequently asked questions (FAQ) page is often underestimated. I see them all the time on e-commerce sites but not so much on the websites of business owners that sell services, not products. A well-written and strategic FAQ page will not only save you time but can help you convert prospects into clients. In this episode of Real Talk for Women in Business, you'll learn: What a FAQ page is Why FAQ pages work for product AND service-based businesses How to write a FAQ page that converts (including TWO examples), and Tips on designing a FAQ page for your website. REF ..read more

Starting a new business can be super exciting and down right scary - all at the same time…There are so many things to consider, and so many emotions that you’ll experience.  You might be starting a new business, as a hobby. OR maybe you already have a day job and want to transition to your dream business full time OR maybe you’ve never worked and this will be your first time selling ANYTHING.  In this weeks episode,  Leeha and Nichol have taken a trip down memory lane to talk about what it was like when launching their respective businesses.  During this podcast, Nichol ..read more

In this weeks episode,  Leeha and Nichol have gone off-script to bring you a frank and honest real talk about when sh*t hits the fan in your life and business.  During this podcast, Nichol and Leeha share some of the challenges they have experienced over the past few weeks with COVID, illness and running their businesses. Key highlights include:  Being honest and transparent with your clients Taking care of yourself, so you can take care of others Setting expectations with yourself and your clients Being a mum, and running a business Finding your tribe Benefits of being part of ..read more

The value of an effective frequently asked questions (FAQ) page is often underestimated. I see them all the time on e-commerce sites but not so much on the websites of business owners that sell services, not products. A well-written and strategic FAQ page will not only save you time but can help you convert prospects into clients. In this episode of Real Talk for Women in Business, you'll learn: What a FAQ page is Why FAQ pages work for product AND service-based businesses How to write a FAQ page that converts (including TWO examples), and Tips on designing a FAQ page for your website. REF ..read more

What does success look like for you?  In this weeks episode, Nic is flying solo as she explores what success looks like and how this has evolved for her over the years.   What success looked like at  40 What success looked like after leaving a stable 23-year career and launching her coaching practice What success now looks like now that she is nearing  50  During this episode, Nic will discuss her perception of what success did look like, and how this has evolved as she has got older (and a little wiser). Nic will talk to what success looks like for her now, plus ..read more

As a new business owner, it can be overwhelming to find the right tools and technology to support your growing business. Mostly, it's a trial and error process to find the perfect fit for your business and style of working.   In this podcast Nic and Leeha chat about: why choosing the right stack of tools is important for your business, what to consider when choosing the right technology, and the tools that we use and why we love them. REFERENCES: This episode refers to certain products and provides links in our show notes that are affiliate links. We will earn a small commission for ..read more

Did you know 93% of consumers read online reviews before buying a product? The reality is many business owners don’t feel comfortable asking someone to review their business. Whether it’s out of fear that they won’t like what they hear, or that it just feels plain rude. But testimonials and reviews are just another version of word of mouth. We can crow on about how great we are, how amazing our products or service offerings are, but you see, as human’s, we’re not silly, and most of us can be quite sceptical.  In today's episode, Leeha chat's about: The power of the testimonial What make ..read more