Early in my entrepreneurial career, I found it frustrating that all the marketing I was doing wasn’t bringing me the ideal clients I wanted.  Early in my career, I thought that if I just did more marketing – that would be the answer.  I soon learned that there was more to marketing than posting 5x a day on social media. In this episode, I’ll share: Exactly what I mean by the term – marketing – because marketing isn’t just social media How to measure your smart marketing Understand that smart and strategic marketing that converts begins with understanding the customer journey DOWNL ..read more

Early in my entrepreneurial career, I found it frustrating that all the marketing I was doing wasn’t bringing me the ideal clients I wanted.  Early in my career, I thought that if I just did more marketing – that would be the answer.  I soon learned that there was more to marketing than posting 5x a day on social media. In this episode, I’ll share: Exactly what I mean by the term – marketing – because marketing isn’t just social media How to measure your smart marketing Understand that smart and strategic marketing that converts begins with understanding the customer journey DOWNL ..read more

What happens when a business coach and a copywriter get together?  They have fun sharing about what makes content creation easier and more effective. Rachel Eubanks and I bonded on social media over the name of a book we both love – Obviously Awesome and this led to us talking about: What makes content writing/copywriting more effective Why email is so important Why frequency and fun are keys to great content writing How templates for writing are essential Her 4 part newsletter template ACTION PLAN: How to improve your copywriting Get super clear on your ideal client Write your conten ..read more

Are you ready to become the true CEO of your business?  The visionary leader? You’re ready for more freedom but You find your calendar is always full  You can’t seem to find time to build the systems and structures that would streamline your business You’ve been struggling to set boundaries with your team You can’t seem to take even a couple of days away without feeling stressed or guilty In this episode: I’m going to explain that you don’t need a blueprint but a customizable framework The 3-part framework I’ve used over and over again with hundreds of  business owners in 50 ..read more

Are you ready to become the true CEO of your business? You’re ready for more freedom but: You find your calendar is always full  You can’t seem to find time to build the systems & structures that would streamline your business You’ve been struggling to set boundaries with your team You can’t seem to take even a couple of days away without feeling stressed or guilty Well, my friend – then welcome to this week’s podcast series GET OUT OF THE WEEDS & back into the driver’s seat where each day I’ll share with you how to stop being Chief Everything Officer and instead build a self-ru ..read more

Are you tired of being the CEO of your business? You’ve seen some success but… You find yourself hustling to keep clients and cash flow coming in. You feel like you’re stuck on a revenue plateau and don’t know how to get past it. You’re already feeling maxed out and not sure how it’s possible to grow without working more hours. Well, my friend – then welcome to this week’s podcast series GET OUT OF THE WEEDS & back into the driver’s seat where each day. I’ll share with you how to stop being Chief Everything Officer and instead build a self-running engine. Each day this week, I’ll relea ..read more

Do you feel like you’re stuck in your business? Perhaps you’ve hit a revenue ceiling and can’t seem to get past it? Perhaps you feel like you are no longer doing meaningful work? Perhaps you lost the joy in your business? Well, my friend – then welcome to the GET OUT OF THE WEEDS podcast series where each day I’ll share with you how to not only reclaim 4-8 hours per week but learn to love your business again! Each day this week, I’ll release a new episode and share with you: Today, Ep. 134 – The Growth Trap: How to Take the Pain Out of Growing Your Biz Tues, Ep. 135 – The M-Myth: Why Doi ..read more

75% of small business owners reported that they suffer from burnout!  Some were hospitalized; some suffering from depression; others struggling with divorce.  In this last episode of Women of Means, I chat with a former client of mine as she shares her recovery from burnout to living a joyful, balanced life. Michelle LaFleur and I talk about: The three steps she used to recover from her burnout How she now works 3 days/week in her successful business What she’s doing with her free time As well as her biggest lesson learned ACTION PLAN:  STOP and think about what you’re actua ..read more

My special guest today is a divorced single mother of two children; her soulmate died; she has been a caregiver of family members and suffered her own burnout while growing a multiple 6-figure business. Karen Allen is a love and empowerment coach whom I’ve known for many years! She shares how she has overcome her challenges and her biggest lesson learned. ABOUT KAREN ALLEN Karen Strang Allen is a Love and Empowerment Coach for women and the author of "Free to be me: Create a life you love from the inside out!" Widowed at 22 and separated at 35, she deeply understands how frustrating it feel ..read more

In this podcast episode, you’ll hear a new voice as the host --- my friend Carl Richards, founder & CEO of Podcast Solutions Made Simple acts as the host to interview the guest – me!! Carl & I discuss: My take on why women business owners have more challenges than their counterparts The phone call that changed everything for me Why I ran away from my business & my home My key takeaways ACTION PLAN: Be sure to find something to celebrate every day even if it’s as simple as getting the laundry done. Be passionate & persistent Life before business KISS principle is my filter ..read more