The best way to network is to do it authentically. In the process of meeting new people and finding a way to help them, we are creating a network without realising it. When we do networking freely, we find more people we are aligned with and that’s how we find our tribe. In this episode, Shona Chambers, a freelance marketing consultant, talks about the importance of finding your tribe. You will learn tips on how you can create a network authentically and how you can find opportunities with your network naturally. Listen and Enjoy!   Key takeaways from this episode: We all have a natural ..read more

You’ve set up your email marketing tech and started emailing your list… now what?   List building and email marketing end up way down on business owners' list of priorities.   I was thinking about how I’m often trying to persuade people that prioritising list building is a good idea, but instead, why don't I show you how you can make money from it? Then that’s much more of an incentive to get going right or finally take it seriously.   In this episode, I talk about The 3 Ways You Can start monetising your list today without a big fancy funnel and loads of tech.   This episo ..read more

Everyday tasks can be very overwhelming, especially for moms and business owners. However, creating a system in prioritizing and organizing can be a big help to save time and make time for the things that you need to accomplish every day. In this episode, I interview Heather Greco from Chaos and Cookies. She shares the things you need to do to keep your family and your business in a routine. This episode is full of some great hacks and tips to help you get organized in life, family, and business.  Have a listen.   Key takeaways from this episode: Being granular with your time manage ..read more

I have lived through quite a few recessions, economic downturns, and pandemics (still can’t believe I can now add pandemic to the list). As difficult as recessions are, experiencing them and learning from them has helped me make better business decisions and stay the course when I feel like giving up. Economic downturns, recessions, and pandemics have shaped the business I have today—a business with multiple income streams that don't all rely on trading time for money.   In this podcast episode, I share what keeps me going and what practical things you can do to survive and even thrive du ..read more

There are so many messages out there about pushing through your comfort zone you can end up thinking if it doesn’t hurt I must be doing it wrong.  But what if you need your business to be comfortable and safe because you’re already dealing with life stuff? For example looking after elderly parents, being a career, or dealing with a chronic illness?  In this interview, Laura shares how she’s adapted her own business to suit her, her goals, and her family. And how she’s expanding her comfort zone rather than pushing through it. Laura shares valuable lessons she learned that changed and ..read more

During Covid, Amy Jones had a moment where she thought it was game over for her in-person yoga business. Still, after a conversation with her Mum, who offered her money to get her through the next 6 months, Amy decided no Covid wasn’t going to take away her business. She then learned everything she could about taking her business online, and that’s how our paths crossed in 2021 during a live round of my free Business Breakthrough Training. We’ve been working together inside my business coaching membership online business collective for over a year and nearly as long working 1-2-1 together. Amy ..read more

Pretty much anyone can start a membership business, but what does it really take to start? Also, knowing that there’s a lot of memberships and competition out there, what would be the key to having a successful one?  In this episode, Callie Willows of The Membership Geeks talks about how she ended up with the business that she is doing now. She will also give a lot of advice on having a successful membership business from starting it to retaining it as it evolves through the years.   Key takeaways from this episode: Anyone can start a membership, but whether everyone should is anoth ..read more

It is not easy to be visible and to put oneself out there for the people. However, when you think about your purpose of serving these people and that you have something to share, things become easier. You may think that what you have is so small and simple but it is exactly what other people need to take a step ahead. When you give up on your purpose, you’ll never know how close you are to making things happen. In this episode, Ruth interviews Tami Abonga about what’s working on Pinterest in 2022. She also shares some great advice on starting or launching your own business online and overcomin ..read more

Unclear boundaries attract the wrong clients. When you start to work better around your value, your ideal clients will be ready to work with you. This will save a lot of your time and resources in the long run. In this episode, Ruth talks about how much you should give away for free and how you should decide on what is worth it. She shares her experience with setting up clear boundaries and finding the right clients for her business.  Listen and Enjoy!   Key takeaways from this episode Work around your value, have clear boundaries, and be open to updating and revising them as your b ..read more

Two reasons you should set up your business in maintenance mode: The fact that life throws unexpected things, and the need for creativity and freedom to do other things to scale your business. In this episode, Ruth Gilbey talks about running your business in maintenance mode. She shares a useful guide on how to set up your business and some of the useful tools you need for it.  Listen and Enjoy!   Key takeaways from this episode: It’s important as business owners to have white space in your calendar for creativity and a business that doesn’t rely on you so you can have the freedom t ..read more