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This Is Your Sign to Say What’s On Your Mind
So many entrepreneurs out there are so held back by fear and imposter syndrome that they filter everything they say (or don’t say!). But the truth is, there are people out there that need and want to hear what you have to say. Take this as your sign to f*ck the imposter syndrome and say what’s on your mind!
Growth Isn’t Always Linear
When you choose the path of entrepreneurship, you choose the most thrilling, freeing, and challenging path. There is so much good that comes from running your own business, but at the same time, it’s fucking hard. Growth isn’t always linear - in fact, it’s almost everything BUT linear.
How To Sell Without Feeling The “Ick”
For many entrepreneurs, selling can feel awkward and icky. They fear that if they’re pushy or turn people off, they’ll lose out on sales. However, if you’re approaching sales from the right mindset, a mindset of authenticity and truly wanting to solve a problem for others with your solution, sales will never feel “icky.” Read on to learn how to sell without feeling the “ick.”
4 Things That Give Me The Ick (And How To Avoid Them)
It’s no secret that running a business isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. When working with clients, there are definitely things that give me the ick. That’s normal. However, the key is to communicate your boundaries clearly with your clients so issues don’t continue to arise. If you wouldn’t go on a second date with someone who gives you the ick, why do you continue working with clients who disrespect your boundaries? Read on to learn 4 things that give me the ick and how to avoid them!
4 Ways to Be Proactive With Your Cash Flow
I know it might sound crazy, but there are a lot of 6-figure and even 7-figure businesses that can’t pay their teams on time or take care of other expenses that are key to carrying out the day-to-day tasks in their business. This isn’t an issue of getting business and bringing in revenue. This is a money management problem that’s causing your cash flow to tank. Read on for 4 ways to be proactive with your cash flow so you can get those key expenses paid for on time and take care of your team!
How to Overcome the Budget Objection
As service providers, pricing ourselves is often one of the biggest challenges in business. It takes a lot of mindset work and confidence to charge your worth (plus tax), and it doesn’t always come easy or without trial and error. Oftentimes, we’re scared of people questioning our prices or doubting our ability to add value to their lives and businesses. That’s why SHOWING your audience the value you provide is key! Read on to learn how to do this in your business and overcome the budget objection!
The Biggest Business Lesson I Learned From University
As business owners, it’s easy to feel like an imposter when you’re working in a space that is outside of what you went to university for. There can be feelings of guilt when you go down a path that doesn’t necessarily put the degree that you worked so hard to earn to use. Trust me, I’ve been there, and honestly, I don’t use anything I learned from my 4 years of university to run my business… except for one thing. Read on to learn the biggest business lesson I learned from university, that I actually use on a daily basis!
How to Create an Action Plan From Your Client Feedback
One of the best ways to stay on track with your clients as a virtual assistant or service provider is to send out client feedback forms or questionnaires occasionally throughout the year. This is a great way to request honest feedback, which can then help you serve them even better. However, sending the feedback form is only the first step. Read on to learn how to use your client feedback to create an action plan that helps you serve them the best you possibly can!
When You Should Avoid Outsourcing In Your Business
As a virtual assistant and online business manager, I’m a huge advocate of outsourcing and delegating in your business. However, there’s one thing that can make outsourcing a major nightmare. Read on to learn what it is and how to avoid it so you can outsource like a boss in your business!
What To Do If Your Client Doesn’t Like Something You’ve Created
Have you ever worked really hard on a client project and excitedly submitted it to them for review, only to get constructive feedback from them on aspects they don’t like? I know this can feel a little discouraging, but please know, we’ve all been there. Read on to learn what to do if your client doesn’t like something you’ve created so you can move forward with confidence and a plan to get the project to completion.
3 Business Lessons That Running Has Taught Me
Throughout the course of my entrepreneurship journey, I’ve made it a daily priority to take care of my physical and mental health. Not only does this make me healthier and more focused, but it makes me a better person, leader, and teammate. One of my favourite ways to take care of my physical and mental health is running. While running is amazing for my health and well-being, it’s also taught me a few important business lessons along the way. Read on to learn the 3 business lessons that running has taught me over the years.
4 Things You’re Allowed to Do As a Business Owner
As an entrepreneur, setting boundaries is absolutely crucial to your success. The topic of boundaries is not talked about enough in the business space, and I believe it’s time to get real about it. Read on to learn why boundaries are so important to your success and happiness plus 4 things that you’re allowed to do as a business owner and the boss of your own life!
How to Raise Your Prices With Confidence
One of the most powerful aspects of being a business owner is having the freedom and control to set and raise your prices how you see fit. No more waiting for an annual, company-wide pay raise that the entire staff receives, no matter how hard you work or how much business you bring in. Being an entrepreneur allows you to be in charge of what you charge! However, raising your prices can come with some challenges, mindset blocks, and imposter syndrome. Read on to learn what key factors to consider when raising your prices so you can do so with confidence and clarity!
Protecting Your Time and Knowledge as an Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, your time and knowledge are your most valuable assets. The expertise you bring to the table and the time in which you spend with each client is precious. In order to grow a successful, thriving business, you must set boundaries with clients and potential clients to protect those assets, otherwise, they’ll be taken advantage of.
How to Prepare to Crush Your Next Launch
Launching a new course, program, membership, or offer requires a lot of planning and preparation. There are several moving parts and small details in the process to consider. Oftentimes, I see entrepreneurs get so caught up in the marketing side of actually bringing people into these offers that they forget about some of the most important steps and details that will make their launch successful. Read on to learn how to prepare to crush your next launch.
5 Tips for Getting To Know Your Team Better
In order to be a great leader, you must build up the people who help build your business. Not only is it important to ensure that your team feels happy, inspired, and fulfilled in their work, but the more you get to know them and build them up, the more they’ll be able to grow in their roles and bring more success into the business. Read on for 5 tips for getting to know your team better so you can create a business run by people who are thriving.
My 2023 In / Out List
Every year, I like to spend some time reflecting on the successes, wins (both big and small), challenges, and lessons learned throughout the previous year and create a "What's In / Out List" for the new year! This not only helps me learn from, grow, and process the experiences from the past year, but it helps me stay focused and intentional heading into the new year. So without further ado, my 2023 IN / OUT list is here, and I'm not holding a damn thing back!
3 Things Great Leaders Do To Help Their Business Flourish
In order to have a business and team that truly flourishes and gets consistent results, you have to be a great leader. However, making a lot of money or signing a certain number of clients is not what defines a great leader. A great leader is defined by their willingness to ASK for feedback, their receptiveness to the feedback, the steps they take to make the changes necessary for everyone to flourish, and the actions they take to ensure their team and business is set up for success and support.