Starting You: Recent Episodes
Jenni Reher
Learn how to start being more of who you are, how to live in your purpose and start that business you have always wanted.
If you've always looked at other people and wanted what they have, this podcast will teach you how to get it.
There's never been a better time than right now. It's time to start.
It's no secret. I've been in a slump in my coaching business aka The Valley of Despair for a long time. But the good news is: I AM FINALLY CRAWLING OUT! Yesterday, I had a major breakthrough and realized exactly why I've been so lost for so long. In this episode, I talk about how I finally realized what was holding me back, and how you can use the same tools I did if you're stuck and want to move forward in your business. Everything I share in this episode will help you create a business that stands out and stands the test of time. I hope this episode is helpful for you. As always, send me a DM on Instagram @jennireher and let me know your thoughts.
In the previous episode about the Valley of Despair, I talked about some tactical ways to get out of the Valley of Despair.
In today's episode, you'll learn 3 ways to help with your mindset to get out of the Valley of Despair.
Because what you take in, who you surround yourself with, and how you think about yourself are the keys to changing the way you think about your business.
For the past few weeks, I've been implementing these changes, and they have made a big difference! I hope these methods will help you too!
For more help with your business, follow me on Instagram @jennireher or visit my website at www.jennireher.com.
In this episode, I talk about the phenomenon in business called the Valley of Despair.
As bleak as it sounds, it's a phase in every business. But whether you can come out of it depends on a couple of things that I discuss in this episode.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What the Valley of Despair is
- Symptoms
- How it affects your business
- My personal examples
- Methods to help you if you're in the Valley of Despair
I hope this episode is helpful for you if you're in the Valley of Despair. Just know you're not alone and you can turn this around.
If you have questions or comments about this episode, send me a message on Instagram @jennireher.
Or you can visit my website at jennireher.com.
Why do we make goal setting so hard?
If it's too big of a goal, we get intimidated and want to give up. If it's too small of a goal, we blame ourselves if we don't hit it. If it's too specific, we limit ourselves to what we're actually capable of.
There's a better way reach your goal.
In today's episode, I'm sharing the way I reach my goals by setting more expansive goals.
This puts less pressure on you to reach the goal and allows you to think of more creative ways to reach your goal.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to set expansive goals
- how setting expansive goals allows you to be more creative with your solutions to reach them
- how Gary V believes that setting goals with a number limits your capacity to receive
- how being grateful for what you have only gives you more of what you want
If you want more help with setting a goal and crushing it in 6 weeks, then join See It In 6, where I'll help you set an expansive goal and help you crush it along the way. Get all of the info on my Instagram @jennireher.
And if you try this way of goal setting, then send me a message there too! I'd love to hear from you.
Wanna know how stand out on social media?
Then this is the episode for you!
Today I'm interviewing Sun Yi, who is one of my mentors and founder of Night Owl Nation, an international group of entrepreneurs who come together weekly on Zoom to practice storytelling.
He shares how he started his award-winning agency, Night Owl, where he works with personal brands like Gabby Bernstein, Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty. Plus, how he came up with the idea to start Night Owl Nation.
Sun also shares lots of business advice about how to stand out on social media, get started with storytelling and be more authentic in your marketing (even if you're terrified of sharing personal stuff on social media). He also talks about the lie of 10k months and why courses don't work. And he shares his vision for the future of Night Owl Nation.
This episode is full of sound bites and wisdom that will change the way you think about marketing your business.
You can find Sun on Instagram @sun.yi, where you can learn more about Night Owl Nation and practice storytelling for just $5/month.
And of course, I'd love to hear what you think about this episode. Follow me on Instagram @jennireher and send me a message.
Today's episode is all about taking risks in your business. If you find yourself feeling frustrated, angry, confused and defeated in your business, then this episode is for you. A lot of times, the frustration in our business comes from doing the same thing over and over again and either expecting a different result or getting burned out. And when this happens, we want to give up and throw in the towel. But before you do that, I encourage you to take risks in your business. Try something new that you haven't done before and see what happens. Not only will you increase your chance of getting in front of more people, you'll also grow and learn from your experiences. In this episode, you'll learn: Why not taking risks leads to burnout and frustration What I mean by "taking risks" The types of risks you can take An example of how taking risks can benefit your business How you can become more fulfilled as a person and a business owner by taking risksI'd love to know what you think about this episode! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @jennireher, send me a message and let me know!
Want to know how to reach your big goal for your business in 6 weeks?In today's episode, I'm showing you exactly how to do it in my new program called, "SEE IT IN 6." Over the next 6 weeks, you'll actually see me trying to reach my goal of having daring entrepreneurs like you sign up to join this new 1:1 coaching program. Look, this will be raw footage and here's why it's important. I think it's important to see what happens behind the scenes, the good and the bad. Everyone shares their highlight reel, right? But hardly anyone shows you the bad stuff. And that's important for you to see. Because if you've tried to reach a goal before, you know it's not all hearts and bunnies and rainbows. It's hard and full of failures and mistakes. I want you to get a front row seat to see you're not alone, plus practice what I preach. Why 6 weeks?6 weeks is the perfect time to give yourself to reach a goal. It's not too long - like 12 weeks or even a year, and it encourages you to take action and keep things moving on a daily basis. You can build momentum this way to tackle your goal faster. It also helps you to laser focus on just one goal for one period of time. Honestly, it's not really about achieving the goal. It's about the progress you're making and proving to yourself that you can do this. Even if you haven't tried it before or haven't achieved a goal before. It means you can look back and see, week after week, all the progress you have made and hold yourself accountable (along with my help if you want it!) to keep going throughout the 6 weeks. How do you do it?You can learn it all for free - just follow me @jennireher on Instagram to see my journey over the next 6 weeks. I have a highlight on my page called See it in 6 with all of the Reels, Stories, posts, everything I've documented, in one place so you can easily follow along and incorporate some or all of these ideas to reach your goal. Of course, once the program opens, you'll be able to join to get guidance and support from me. Because sometimes we need help from someone who's done it to guide us in the right direction and hold us accountable along the way. So be sure to follow me on Instagram @jennireher to get all of the free stuff and more information about the program. If you follow me from this episode, be sure to DM me on Instagram and let me know!
Do you need to get a job while you're starting your business or trying to get your business to take off?
Some friends and family will encourage you to do so, especially if your business isn't making any money, or you might even feel like you "should" because this whole entrepreneurial thing is hard. Getting a 9-5 or even just working part time would be so much easier, right?
In this episode, I want to normalize the fact that getting a job while you're building your business is totally okay. In fact, I encourage it because it takes the pressure off of your new business and you. You can still make money while you're trying to get your business off the ground, and there's no shame in that.
I'm sharing my experience with getting a part-time job when I started my first business (even the one I have now!) and how it benefitted me in so many ways.
Everything happens for a reason, and I promise you will find the reason for taking a full or part time job will be greater than you ever imagined because it will help prepare you for what's next.
If you liked this episode, I'd love it if you subscribe and leave a review. To connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @jennireher.
Today I'm talking about the difference between an outlandish goal in your personal life (a Why Not dream) vs having goals in your business. When you have a Why Not dream, you think of all the ways you could reach your goal. Even though it seems like a crazy goal to have because it's unlikely you'll reach it, your brain still thinks of ways to make it happen. Your brain will tell you things like, "Why not try this and see if it works?" "Okay if that doesn't work, why not try this?" And then you'll keep trying different things, as an experiment, to see what works and what doesn't work. This comes from the excitement of thinking that it "might" be possible. You don't care if you fail when you try to reach your goal, and you just keep trying because it's fun. But this is opposite from what happens in your business. You set a goal, and instead of feeling excitement, it feels overwhelming. You're afraid to try because it seems like you'll never get there. Or when you do try and it doesn't work out, you want to quit.This is why we need to think about our businesses more like a Why Not dream. Why not try something and see if it works? And why not keep trying until it does?In this episode, you'll learn how to think of your business differently, and keep going whenever something doesn't work out. If you like this episode, be sure to rate it here.Follow me on Instagram here.Out of inspiration or ideas to try in your new business? Get the guide for 27 ways to make money in your new business here.
Do you have personal goals this year?
I'm a major workaholic and have a hard time separating my life from my businesses. I've said no to plans, spending less time with family and friends all because I'm "busy." But this year, I'm setting personal goals to help me get out of the rut. I'm dedicated to stepping away by doing the things I love.
That's why I encourage you to set personal goals for the year, too. You'll be happier, feel more fulfilled and less prone to burnout.
And these aren't things like "lose 10 pounds." They're goals that are more based on finding the joy in your life, and doing things that are important to you. So at the end of this year, you can look back on 2023 and be proud of what you accomplished in your personal life (even if it's just to rest more!).
In this episode, I'm sharing a few of the personal goals I've set for 2023 to help you get inspired to set your own, too. Remember: your life comes first. Business second. So make the most of your life while you can. Your business will always be there.
If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe or leave a review. To connect with me, find me on Instagram @jennireher.
Most people will tell you that they hit all of their goals in 2022. But in this episode, I'm getting transparent about the fact that this isn't always the case - even with one the most successful people in the world - and why I didn't reach mine. Plus I'll share ways you can reflect on your goals last year and make plans to keep moving forward this year. If you like this podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe. If you want to get in touch, find me on Instagram @jennireher.
One of the most important traits of an entrepreneur is being able to bounce back after you make a mistake in your business. But how do you do this when you think it will ruin your business and everything you've worked so hard for? I made a ton of mistakes in my business, and today I'm sharing the method that I use to bounce back from them, plus the worst mistake I ever made and how I bounced back from it too. I also share some examples of how you can apply this method to your new business so you can bounce back from any mistake that you make. Unfortunately, failure in your business is unavoidable, but how you bounce back from it can be the difference between shutting down your business or moving into the next level where you learn and grow. If you like this podcast, be sure to leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-you/id1646651282. If you want to get in touch with me, find me on Instagram @jennireher.
In today's episode, I'm sharing the top three books that I think will change your life as an entrepreneur. These are great to pick up when you need some extra motivation, or if you're feeling down from not reaching your goals for your business yet. If you like this podcast, be sure to leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-you/id1646651282 If you want to get in touch, you can find me on Instagram @jennireher.
How do you feel once you've accomplished a big goal? If you don't feel proud of yourself, you could be suffering from imposter syndrome. This can typically affect high-performing women, and it's estimated up to 82% of people have felt this way at some point. Today, I'm talking about what imposter syndrome is (and isn't) plus four ways to be proud of yourself whenever you reach any goal. If you like this podcast, be sure to leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-you/id1646651282 If you want to get in touch, you can find me on Instagram @jennireher.
Have you heard the promise about making 10k months? About how it's easy and anyone can do it? In this episode, I'm breaking down the reality of 10k months, what it takes to get there, and why you might want to be extra cautious about promises like this that sound too good to be true. Want to know why your new business may not be working plus get ways to fix it? Download the free guide here: https://wondrous-mover-2098.ck.page/4cc0983d5f
Have you been searching for your purpose but you're still not sure what it is? Let's fix that and find your purpose today!
In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 steps I use with my clients to find their purpose. It's easier than you think, and you'll be surprised how it's been right there with you all along.
Want personalized help finding your purpose plus a plan to live in your purpose? Schedule a 1:1 session with me here: https://calendly.com/jennireher/findyourpurpose
Get the free guide: "20 Reasons Why Your Business May Not Be Working (plus how to fix it!)" here: https://wondrous-mover-2098.ck.page/4cc0983d5f
Today we're talking about something that is super important to do when you're starting your new business:
Being okay with the fact that everyone else is doing the same thing you are.
When we start our businesses, we're excited! We KNOW that our business will be amazing!
Until...we start to realize that everyone else is already doing what we're doing. We think: everyone else is better than we are, and we don't know as much as we thought we did and then we start to question what we're even doing anymore, and why should we even try to start a new business anyway.
And this stops our new business before we even get started. Because we're comparing ourselves to everyone else who's doing the same thing.
In this episode, I'm sharing the facts that set you apart from all the people who are doing the exact same thing you're doing.
Because the truth is, no one is you. No one has your personality, your experience, your story. The only competition you have is you and your own thoughts.
Also, a lot of people say you should know who your competition is and who you're competing against.
But I say, ignorance is bliss. And the more you can put your blinders on when starting your new business, the better. Knowing who your competition is only makes you NOT want to start your business because then you start the whole compare and despair issue. And we all know that's no fun and only leads you to freak out and think you're not good enough because everyone else is better than you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why taking risks is actually a good thing
- Why every no gets you closer to a yes
- Why you're the only thing that matters to your customers or clients
- How to keep your blinders on and not look at the competition
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There is a lot of misconception about manifesting. Some say to just set the goal, light a candle and call it a day.
But in today's episode, I'm going to break down exactly how to do it (the right way!) and show you how I have manifested things in my life, so you can do it too!
If you've ever wanted to know how to manifest your goals and dreams, this episode is for you!
If you manifest anything after this episode, I'd love to hear about it. Send me an email at jenni@jennireher.com or message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennireher/
What should you do when things aren't working in your business?
If you're doing all the things, but things aren't working, the answer may not be as complicated as you think. It may be as simple as changing how you think about things or trying something completely different than you have before.
And sometimes, one little tweak in your business can make all the difference.
In this episode, I'm giving you a few examples with some of my clients that helped them see why their businesses weren't working, and what they did to change it. Maybe you'll even see yourself in these examples and be able make these changes in your business too!
If you're interested in learning more about me and my coaching service, then follow me or send me a message on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jennireher/
Do you have a hard time saying no?
And then do you either feel burned out or resentful (or both!) afterwards?
Then this episode is for you.
I discuss two reasons that I think lead to people pleasing, plus give you a few tips to on how to finally say no without feeling bad. Don't miss the last tip! It's a good one. :-)
If you get opportunities that seem to come out nowhere, it's important to consider doing them even if you're not ready. Because the truth is, you'll never be ready. Not today, not tomorrow, or even next week, because these opportunities push you outside of your comfort zone. In this episode, I'm sharing some key factors you need to look for when it comes to doing things when you're not ready, and the importance of doing things when you're not ready. I also mention my podcast episode with Forrager, that can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DqP8KomENPWQYLziJUiBb?si=E06ybKZrQXWi-uDe-z0hNA&utm_source=copy-link.
Have you started a new business and are you wondering how to get customers? Or keep the ones you already have? This week, I'm sharing how I went from zero customers to creating and building incredible relationships with all of my customers that lasted for 4 years, without any contracts. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but they didn't stop me. And they don't have to stop you from creating the lasting, fulfilling relationships you can have with your customers too, for years to come.
How do you start when you're scared? Jenni shares her tips to start your business by sharing her journey to start her podcast and why it's never too late to start exactly where you are right now and honor what's on your heart.