Teachers in Business: Recent Episodes
Sara Torpey
Teachers in Business is the go-to resource for former teachers who are now in business full-time, working to grow thriving and profitable businesses. In this podcast, you'll learn about how to build a successful business using your best skills - your teaching skills - and without any more certifications, degrees, or courses. Sara Torpey combines her 20+ years of experiences as an expert teacher, coach, AND business owner to help you and all the other former teachers here in the business world set clear goals and then actually DO the things it takes to reach them, right now.
This episode is for you if August has you feeling like it might be time to look at your business with fresh eyes - annnnnd you don't want to blow everything up in the process.
A reset isn't about destruction - nope, It's about straightening the piles, putting away the chaos, and getting clear on where you are before you decide where you're going. Today I'm walking you through exactly what I do for myself every August - a simple recalibration that takes about less than an hour and leaves you with a real plan for the second half of the year.
Three things you'll take away:
*Start with25+ successes before you touch anything else. Your brain will tell you there are only five. It's wrong. Sit with it, let it percolate, and for the love, do. not. skip. this. step - knowing what's working makes you far less tempted to tear everything down.
*Data without context is just nonsense numbers. Revenue, client counts, list growth - they don't mean much on their own. Adding context is where the real story is, and it's almost always better than you think.
The reset isn't just about what to do or even to stop doing - it's about how you want the next six months to feel. Do more of / do less of / do none of is the framework, but the feeling question is what makes your decisions actually stick.
This one's practical, fast, and something you can do with a notebook and a half hour. Let's go!!
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This episode is for you if you're exhausted from all of the multitasking, you've done all the ways 'they' told you to do it different and you're still second-guessing yourself.
My guest Nadine Elsasser spent 30+ years in corporate boardrooms in New York and London - and just as many years quietly in the world of intuition and deep inner work. Today she's a spiritual and transformational coach, and this conversation is a good one.
Three (of the 92389) things you'll take away:
- Multitasking isn't a superpower — intuitive prioritization is, and they are not the same thing
- Your intellect and intuition aren't in competition — but one of them needs to be in charge first
- It's not "trust again" — it's trust deeper, and that changes everything about how hard it feels
Ready for an amazing conversation and a deep breath? This is for you. Listen on!
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This episode is for you if you ever feel stuck, off track, or like your brain is running the show - and not in a good way.
The other day, a client told me that the questions with the fewest words are always the most powerful ones. So I sat down and wrote out the questions I ask clients over and over again... the ones that create real change, real movement, and real progress. Turns out, not a single one of them is longer than three words (who knew?!).
Today I'm sharing all six:
- What's working? (The one I lead with every single time, and yes, there's a reason for that)
- Is it true? (The assumption-challenger your brain really doesn't want to hear)
- What's the evidence? (Because your emotional brain and your data are often telling very different stories)
- Does it matter? (The fastest way to cut your to-do list in half)
- Why not? (The question I should have tattooed on my forehead)
- Now what? (The one I'm asking a lot of clients right now as we head into the second half of the year)
These are post-it note questions. They're simple on purpose. And at least one of them is exactly what you need right now.
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This episode is for you if you've been telling yourself "business is just hard"... and wondering if that's actually true, or if maybe you're making it harder than it has to be (doh).
There's a real difference between the natural messiness that comes with growth (and yes, success is messy; no that's not the problem!) and the kind of hard that happens when you're taking 30 steps when 3 would do. Today we're talking about how to tell which one you're in.
I'm sharing four common ways business owners turn the messy middle into an uphill battle:
- The role your expectations are secretly playing
- The gap between your plan and your actions (and what's actually creating it)
- What connection — or the lack of it — is doing to your momentum
- The confidence disconnect that makes selling feel way harder than it needs to
The question I keep coming back to - one I learned from a colleague at Encyclopedia Britannica, of all places - is: what's the problem you're actually trying to solve? Because when you can answer? Everything else gets a lot simpler.
You don't need to berate yourself to success. You don't need to be shoving yourself uphill. But you do need someone willing to ask you the hard question - because trust me, we are ALL very good at ducking it.
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This episode is for you if your business is technically working… and it still feels like you’re running at full tilt, 24/7. You’re helping people, making money, and seeing results - and also wondering, “Why does this still feel so hard?”
As our businesses grow, some things get lighter and others get a LOT heavier. There are more decisions, more offers, more moving parts, and more pressure to “do it again” because it’s worked before. When it gets heavy, it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is broken – it just means it’s time to simplify.
Today I'm sharing three grounding + simplifying questions I use for myself and my clients, and we’ll talk about how to stop reinventing the wheel, trust what’s already working, and make your business feel like you again... just without burning yourself out.
Remember - you’re not doing it wrong. Feeling maxed out usually means your business has outgrown how you’ve been running it.
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In this episode, I’m talking with sales and messaging expert Kim Kiel about something so many helpers and healers struggle with: charging 'high ticket' prices for the work you love to do. We're talking through what it really means to treat sales as an act of service, why raising your prices isn't you being greedy, and the way niching down helps simplify sales and selling. If you’re worried you’re charging too much, offering way too much for free, or scaring people off with your prices, this conversation is for YOU.
A few of the key takeaways:
--> Sales as an exchange of value and a way to help people get what they actually need, it gets a lot easier to show up, build relationships, and invite people into paid work.
--> Raising your prices to reflect your expertise and the transformation you provide doesn’t just support you -- it ALSO attracts more committed clients and gives you more room to offer scholarships, discounts, or free resources in a sustainable way.
--> Getting clear on who you’re for and speaking to the folks who are already close to a yes makes your messaging sharper, your offers clearer, and your sales conversations a lot less stressful. Ready for these and more?
Listen ON!
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In this episode, we're talking about one of sneakiest places business owners get stuck: the GAP between thinking about what we want to do and actually doing it. We're talking about passive planning (the thinking and mapping things out) and active planning (putting those plans on your calendar and into motion), and how to bridge between the two.
Three key takeaways:
--> Passive vs. active planning: Both are essential—thinking time and calendar time—and progress depends on connecting them with clear decisions.
--> It's mindset AND strategy: Sometimes the issue is time or tools, but also? It can be doubts like “no one will want this,” which stop you from even trying.
-->Your calendar is a decision tool: Giving your business “client-level” space on your calendar is one way to create the structure that turns plans into revenue.
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In this episode, I talk with my friend and expert sales coach Kristen Sobel about how to make sales human, honest, and maybe even kind of fun (?!). We talk through what sales really IS (relationship-building and trust) versus what we’re all afraid it is (pushy, gross, or slimy), and talk through the invitational version of selling that we both teach clients - which does NOT require pelting anyone with pitches.
Kristen shares her uber-simple approach to sales through mindset, systems, and habits, and we get into the obstacles we ALL have including perfectionism, over-delivery, and all the sneaky ways we avoid selling—even when we want our businesses to grow.
My favorite takeaways:
Sales = Trust (Empathy + Authority)
Sales is about FIT on both sides.
If sales calls keep stalling,it's not that you’re “bad at sales.”
Ready to avoid selling less and instead have sales and selling be a normal, sustainable part of running your business? Listen on!
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In this episode, I’m sharing seven crazy simple yet high-impact tips that can make a real difference in how your business feels and grows. These are small ideas pulled straight from real & recent client conversations, and they'll help you as much as they helped my clients :).
The goal in this episode (and always, really) is to help you see that you don’t need to make giant changes or become someone you're not to succeed - - you just need simple, consistent practices that you can actually stick with.
For example...
- Don’t bury the lead—be clear and direct first.
- Simple priorities have to live along side your long, overwhelming lists.
- Your business grows through discomfort and seasons.
Ready for the whole list? Listen on!
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I’m joined by my friend and brilliant LinkedIn strategist Molly Godfrey for a conversation about connection — on LinkedIn, sure, and also, everywhere else. We talk about connection IS [genuine curiosity and care without a specific agenda], and how trust sits at the center of everything we do as business owners.
We get into:
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Why LinkedIn is more like your favorite coffee shop than you realize;
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The convergence of trust and connection in successful networking;
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The nuance of figuring out someone’s capacity for depth of connection (and why that matters!);
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What to do when you feel disconnected, comparison-y, or in your head
Molly also shares how she handles lots of inbound connections without losing her mind (or human-ness!)
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If you feel like the million tiny decisions every day is the equivalent of a million tiny papercuts, you’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode, we're talking about decision fatigue and I'm sharing the simple ways I use (and teach my clients) to make fewer, smarter decisions so we can all get more done. We're talking about simplifying processes, goals, and systems in planning, connecting, and selling so there's less overwhelm and more energy for the stuff that really matters.
3 Key Takeaways
--> Fewer goals = fewer decisions.
--> Simple systems beat heroic effort.
--> Decide once, then stop re-deciding.
Ready for ALL of this? Listen on!
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In this episode, I'm sharing my dear friend and grounding ninja, Stacey Andon, with you to talk about what being grounded really looks like in life and business. We talk through the difference between reacting and responding, why so many of us think chaos is “normal,” and how small, simple grounding practices can change the way you move through your day, your work, and your relationships - and make ALL of it simpler.
My fave 3 take-aways:
- Effective grounding is layered - we need intellectual, emotional, and physical grounding working together.
- Feeling behind, fixing everything, and chasing validation are signs of being ungrounded (and they’re more optional than they seem).
- Tiny check-ins—like pausing to breathe and asking, “Am I reacting or responding?”—can start shifting you out of chaos and into grounded, intentional work.
Ready to hear ALL of this good AND more? Listen to this week's episode!
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In this episode, I share my approach to planning for a successful year by introducing three essential types of plans: the meta plan, the mini plan, and the accountability plan. Here’s what you’ll take away:
*Why creating a big-picture (meta) plan gives you clear direction and purpose for your year
*How breaking things down into step-by-step (mini) plans makes big goals feel manageable
*The importance of staying accountable—especially for uncomfortable tasks—and building support systems to keep you on track
You'll also hear how these strategies connect to the core foundations of success in business, and why a supportive community (like the Uncomplicating Business Lab) makes all the difference.
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In this episode of "Uncomplicating Business," I sit down with my fabulous friend and business growth expert, Tracy Beavers about how trusting yourself, staying flexible in your planning, and taking consistent action are the real keys to business success. We talk imposter syndrome, figuring out the tech (hello, YouTube tutorials!), and making space for both fun and connection on the way to success.
Key takeaways:
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Trust isn’t one-size-fits-all—sometimes it’s about betting on yourself in a big way, and sometimes it’s tiny daily acts of faith that move you forward;
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Planning is essential, but the magic is in being willing to pivot and stay curious when life (or business) brings the unexpected.
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Consistency is about commitment, not rigidity—showing up authentically matters more than sticking to a perfect plan.
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The heart of business growth is connection; start with a simple coffee chat or DM—because you never know what opportunities might come from new relationships.
Ready for all of this goodness (and then some!) to start your 2026? Listen here!
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about how to make the art of building trust through genuine connection SIMPLE. You'll walk away with 5 tips for networking + connecting that will help you to show up as yourself - someone who is curious, relaxed, and open to unexpected opportunities. Even if you're an introvert these strategies will help you connect in ways that will make an impact on you AND your business, and I promise it's not about being perfect - it's about being human. Listen on for ALL the good!
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about the connection between TRUST and groundedness - and I know this combo is truly the secret sauce of functional business success. In this episode you'll find four tips for getting grounded: choosing your personal "weapons" of groundedness, accepting that you'll never be 100% grounded all the time, finding evidence of your successes (big and small), and remembering who you are and how far you've come. These strategies are KEY to helping you connect & reconnect with your expertise, build self-trust, and make business success simple. And if you want more support? Check out my new Uncomplicating Business Lab - it's the perfect place to put these practices into action!
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In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Georgia Mulliss, a money coach who helps helpers and healers stop undervaluing themselves to talk about - of course! - trust. We talk about LOTS of things, including how self-abandonment keeps us stuck and how building self-respect is the first step to trusting ourselves in business.
Here are 3 of the MANY bits of good from our conversation:
- Trust is the opposite of self-abandonment (yes, we DO say more about this...).
- Pricing isn't just about money, it's about valuing your expertise and skills.
- Business forces you to trust yourself faster than you might feel ready (which helps us EVERYWHERE else!).
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This week's episode brings us another conversation about trust, this time with my friend Shea Ki, and it's pure magic! You'll LOVE her definiton of trust - it's not about never failing, but about believing in your capacity to learn and grow. We think through how trust is built through pausing, being gentle with ourselves, and embracing the messy, yet totoally worthwhile journey of personal and professional growth.
Want a sneak peek? Here are a few of the key takeaways:
Self-trust means having faith in your ability to make decisions and learn from them
Curiosity is more powerful than judgment when building trust
You can trust the process, even when you can't see the entire path; Ready to get these and MORE? Listen now!
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm sharing the trust lessons I learned (remembered!) during what I now think of as 'the summer of change'. Here in my world we bought a house, sold a house, moved, switched schools both kids and then some...I learned and was reminded of so many vital lessons about trust and navigating big transitions.
I'm sharing my 3 biggest take aways: how to recognize/trust feedback, why trust becomes a practice when everything shifts, and why asking for help is actually a huge act of self-trust.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by change or struggling to trust your own instincts, this episode is for you. I'll show you how I am working through uncertainty in real time and more!
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In this week's episode of Uncomplicating Business, I sit down with my amazing friend Bree Bainard-Verruyt to (yes, once again) jump into the world of trust - and spoiler alert: it's all about those tiny, seemingly insignificant steps.
We chat about how trust isn't some massive leap of faith, but something built in small, everyday moments. Bree shares her journey of learning to trust herself in business, letting go of perfectionism, and creating space for curiosity and growth.
Plus?
We talk about the challenges of finding and keeping white space (time to think!) and how we each manage it.
If you've ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by the pressure to have everything figured out, this episode is your permission slip to play, experiment, and trust the process.
Ready to hear all of it? Let's uncomplicate trust together!
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Bree is the founder of BeeVee Pro, a team-powered strategy and implementation agency helping entrepreneurs move from the buzz of chaos to the hum of aligned growth. Together, they bring grounded support, safe space, and smart systems to get business dreams out of your head and into action - so you, your team, and your clients can thrive. Because growing a business isn’t meant to be a solo flight.
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, the amazing Kelly Donlon Hoy and I sit down to talk about (of course!) trust! We're talking about how trust isn't some magical unicorn skill, but something you can actually build, just like any other muscle and how when you DO, you'll worry less because trust IS the antidote to worry. You'll walk away with amazing nuggets of gold from Kelly about how she actually practices the skill of trust, about how letting go (as hard as it is!) has helper her de-stress her work-life, and how the role of 'trust sherpa' has made a difference for her. If you've ever felt stuck, worried about making the wrong move, or just want to feel more confident in your business and life, this episode is for you. Ready? Let's GO!
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Are you constantly second-guessing your business decisions? Do you find yourself planning meticulously and then struggling to follow through? In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about the challenge that is trusting your actions. You'll learn how to recognize when you're falling into the self-doubt trap, why giving your actions time is crucial, and how to create accountability that keeps you moving forward. The 4 simple, practical strategies in this episode are here to help you build confidence, stop second-guessing, and TRUST you are doing the right things (because you are) to achieve your income AND impact goals. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start trusting your actions, this episode is for you. Let's GO!
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In this episode of Uncomplicated Business, we're talking about a challenge that can haunt us: trusting your value. If you ever wonder if you're really making a difference, this is for you! I'm sharing five practical strategies to help you both recognize and TRUST your business and work. You'll learn to collect evidence of value, do value math, and practice mini mantras that ground you in the difference you make. This episode is all about helping you shift from self-doubt to confident certainty. Listen on!
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Hey there! In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm talking through the often trick work that is trusting your timeline. If you're constantly feeling panicked about whether things will work out, this episode is for you. I'll share four strategies I use to manage timeline stress, set realistic expectations, and keep moving forward without losing my mind. From thinking in "geologic time" to being an active participant in your own success, I'll walk you through how I've learned to trust the process - even when it feels impossible. Join me as we take the pressure off and create timelines that actually work for your life and business.
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In this episode I'm talking to the fabulous Angela Greaser about - what else?! - TRUST! We unpack what it really means to trust yourself, your work, and your potential. Angela shares her incredible journey of building businesses while maintaining an unshakable belief in herself, and we explore the (weirdly!) nuanced ways trust shows up for entrepreneurs. You'll walk away with practical insights about trusting your path, even when things feel uncertain, and then some. If you've ever wanted to have less self-doubt and more confidence (and really, who doesn't?!), this episode is for you.
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In this episode, we're talking about why trusting yourself first in business matters to your success. I'm sharing three key strategies: intentionally filtering external inputs by asking what truly works for you, seeking internal guidance before external validation, and regularly checking in on who's driving your business process. In the end, trusting yourself isn't about having all the answers, but about confidently navigating your business journey with self-assurance. This episode gives you simple, actionable tools for creating success with greater speed and ease through trusting yourself FIRST.
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I sit with the AMAZING Jessica Kleine, a money mentor and mindset coach, to explore the messy, non-linear journey of building trust in business and life. We talk about learning to trust ourselves, letting go of control, and embracing the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship. We also get into trust and MONEY, how trust isn't about perfection, and the role of trust in flexibility, willingness to learn, and understanding that success looks different for everyone. Whether you're struggling with doubt, money fears, or business uncertainty, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate wisdom about trusting yourself through the ups and downs of business success.
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In this episode of UNComplicating Business, join me and my friend Melissa Camilleri to explore how trust - particularly self-trust - can transform our businesses and lives. We talk about trusting yourself first, being trustworthy, adaptation, and understanding that personal and professional growth is a continuous process. We both share stories about trusting our timelines, making choices, and learning from them - whether in business, parenting, or personal development. This conversation is all about how success (and trust!) is not about being perfect, but about believing in our ability to figure things out, adjust, and keep moving forward. Melissa's perspective is both inspiring and practical, and she has exactly the kind of real-world wisdom I love sharing with you all! Listen on to hear it ALL!
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Melissa Camilleri is a lifelong educator and adult learning expert. When she was still a high school English teacher, she founded her first company, an e-commerce gift brand called Compliment as a scholarship fundraiser in 2011. She grew it into a thriving social impact enterprise, speaking on stages across the country, spreading the mission of the organization and helped send 13 girls from her community to University. She sold the company in late 2019.She now is the Co-Founder of Stand for the AND Education Co where she guides aspiring thought leaders develop their life first businesses through IP frameworks, offer suites, and educational programming to help them serve more people at scale without losing their humanness or burning out.She is also the Co-Founder of the Prosper Network— an international women’s business network founded on the values of generosity, reciprocity, and expansion-- with Sheri Salata, the former executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show and her business partner, Angela Greaser. She is a mom to 3 kids under 8 and lives with her beloved in Sacramento, CA.
In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, Deb Stanley and I chat about (you guessed it!) the power of trust—including trusting yourself, your business, and the connections you build along the way. Deb shares her growth from hesitant entrepreneur to confident business owner, and we talk about what it really takes to recognize your own value, price your services with confidence, and keep showing up. We're also talking about the magic of networking, the importance of taking action instead of over-planning, and how trust can help you build resilience in business. Let's GO!
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You know that feeling where it seems like you're pushing success up a hill instead of letting it flow? In this episode, we are talking about the power of trust—trusting yourself, your timing, and the opportunities that come your way - and how it helps us to be in the FLOW. Barb Hubbard shares how more trust makes her success less complicated, how she's worked to develop a personal practice of trust, and why it's okay if meditation isn’t your thing. She also shares how she has struggled with both trust and receiving but now tracks five key ways she allows good things into her life (hint: money and compliments are on the list!). If you've ever felt stuck, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on trust, flow, and stepping into doing your work YOUR way from a business owner who has done exactly that!
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Freebie: Find my Quit Chasing Squirrels QUIZ under “Resources” on my website! When you have something you really want to do but you can’t seem to figure out how to get started, it can be infuriating. Want to figure out what could be holding you back? Take this quiz! It will help you narrow down the reason behind your lack of motivation and give you concrete strategies you can try right away.
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I’m talking about how to spot when you’re NOT trusting yourself in your business—whether it's overthinking, over-planning, or waiting for someone else to make decisions for you. I’ll share practical steps and great questions to ask yourself to help you step into self-trust so you can make decisions with more confidence and ease. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself or feeling stuck, this episode will guide you back to trusting your process and yourself.
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In this episode, we're taking another step into the importance of trust in business with practical ways to build it. We're going to talk about how developing a tolerance for risk and facing uncertainty head-on as well as DECIDING to trust make a difference in business growth AND success. At the end of the episode you'll get key questions you can ask today to work on this RIGHT NOW!
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In today’s episode of "Uncomplicating Business," we're talking about the many faces of trust. Not only are there lots of different versions of trust to consider in business, but also, those versions of trust aren't static—they fluctuate depending on many factors. Building a stronger relationship with trust in key areas like decision-making, time management, and self-worth leads to simpler, easier long-term success. Listen and walk away with practical strategies for improving self-trust, overcoming perfectionism, and navigating uncertainty, and more!
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In this episode, we're starting the 2025 conversation about THE biggest difference-maker in business success: trust. Learn how strengthening your trust muscle with us this year—both as a belief and a skill—will make a lasting impact on your business. You'll walk away with questions you can use starting today to start strengthening your self-trust right now AND overcome common pitfalls like shiny object syndrome and perfectionism.
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New year, new SEASON. Things are changing on the podcast here in 2025. Let me tell you all about what's coming (because it's going to be AMAZING... and useful!) and about The Offer Game we're playing this month!
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The new year is around the corner, and while everyone seems to be planning for 2025, you might not feel ready to jump in just yet. I hear you - I'm not either, and that’s more than okay. In today’s episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm going to walk you through the simplest questions you can ask to kickstart your planning process—whenever you're ready (even if that's February!). Learn how to focus on one big goal, choose a guiding feeling for your year, and identify the big projects that excite you. No stress, no spreadsheets—just a simple framework to help you plan with intention. Listen on to grab the questions so you have them whenever you're REALLY ready to start planning your 2025.
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Whether you’re part of a networking group, a coaching program, or an online community, it matters that you get the most from your learning experience - espeically if you're paying for it! In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about how to thrive in group learning environments. Learn how to bring questions, set clear goals, and actively participate to ensure you get the most out of every group experience. From taking responsibility as a learner to actively participating and building connections, today we're helping you to get the maximum value from any group learning experience. Listen on for all the tips and tricks!
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In this episode, we're talking about three obstacles that can stall your sales efforts. We're going to talk about how to recognize self-sabotaging behaviors, how to know when it's time to expand your network, and the art and science of making clear invitations. Listen on to get actional steps that will help you to get more from your sales process and feel less frustrated, all at the same time!
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In this episode of UNComplicating Business, we're talking about a question I was asked in a FB group a few months ago and have been thinking about ever since. The question was 'What are three things every business owner needs to succeed?' In this episode I'm going to share my three must-haves as well as one particular don't-need. Based on the conversation around this I saw on FB, my must-haves are a little different from most, so listen in to find out how ours match up OR if I can convince you to adopt one of the must-haves from my list into yours!
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In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we’re talking about what I think of as an often overlooked topic in the entrepreneurial world: creating a workday that actually fits your life.
Transitioning from a traditional job, or from teaching to entrepreneurship can make it hard to figure out how to structure our days in a way that actually serves the life AND work we’re doing at the same time.
Today I’m sharing five questions to help you uncover your unique workday needs while helping you step away from conventional 9-to-5 expectations. We’ll assess what you really need from your day, challenge assumptions about work is ‘supposed’ to look like, and design a schedule that serves you rather than constraining you.
Whether you thrive in structure or prefer every day to look different, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you take control of your time and create a workday that WORKS for you!
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Taking credit for our own wins can be... hard.
It seems simple enough to say 'yes, that was me, I'm awesome' but in reality, how often do you really DO just that?
How often do you allow yourself to take FULL credit for the things that are working, even if they aren't working perfectly?
In this episode of the UNComplicating Business podcast, we dive into the whys and hows of taking credit for your achievements AND how doing so can help both your motivation and your growth.
I'm sharing practical strategies for embracing your accomplishments and wins WITHOUT feeling like you're bragging, showing off, or being too much (because you know that's at least part of what gets in the way for ALL of us!).
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Not every evaluation requires a spreadsheet 😊 In this episode of the UNComplicating Business podcast, we’re going to break down a simple and powerful 4-question evaluation process! Come discover how regular, simple evaluations can transform your business planning and growth for the year ahead. You’ll be able to start using these questions today to create actionable insights and plan effectively for tomorrow, next week, next month, AND 2025. 🌟
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In this episode we’re talking about 4 lessons I’ve learned in 2024 (so far!) that might also impact YOUR business success. From the importance of stepping into the "scary room", and asking for help, to saying no and embracing the timelines that are rather than the ones we wish for - listen in for my experiences AND for great questions on how to take these lessons and use them to transform your approach to business and personal growth. For more, check out our small group coaching program and Offer Hours, where you can get personalized support and connect with other business owners navigating the same struggles, lessons, and successes you are.
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If you are an OVERthinker - this episode is for you.
If OVERthinking is a problem in your day to day, and espeically in your business - maybe it's time to consider it's opposite... UNDERthinking.
In this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what it means to UNDERthink, and I'm sharing 3 strategies for UNDERthinking more and OVERthinking less that will help you accomplish more and succeed more in LESS time.
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Clarity is this magical thing that we feel like we have to FIND. It feels like something we have to search high and low for, and that we can't DO any of the things we want to do without. Because if we start and we're unclear, well... we might do something wrong, we might take a wrong turn, we might confuse people and that's bad, right? Well. Here's the thing. We DO need clarity... but the key to finding it is different than we think it is - and it comes in a different part of the process of growing a business than we think it does. It ALSO involves maybe a few wrong turns... but actually, they're right turns, we just didn't know it yet (we find that out once we HAVE clarity, omg...). So, how does this finding clarity thing ACTUALLY work? It's not complicated, it's just different than the way you're doing it right now...
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Sometimes life is chaos. It happens here too. I get it - all the moving parts, life events, unexpected things can be a lot to navigate AND grow a business. Today we're going to talk about growing a business 'even when' - even when there is chaos in life and the world around you, your business can still grow. I'm going to tell you a little bit of my 'even when' story, and share 7 of the small, simple strategies I use (and teach clients!) that can help you to grow your business 'even when'
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We all hear the same advice all the time - 'celebrate more! The more you celebrate the better!' and it sounds GREAT. But also, HOW do you actually do that? Like, seriously. How do you celebrate success, even AHEAD of time, and also in a way that feels like you? How do you celebrate when you aren't sure if you're actually allowed to be celebrating yet or when you're not entirely sure you feel like you deserve to celebrate? This week we're talking about ALL of this AND also simple, effective, uncomplicated ways to celebrate that you can use today. Listen on for all the goodness!
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A rare UNComplicating Business interview - and this one is SO GOOD. Come listen in on my conversation with the amazing Tami Hackbarth - we talk all things transitioning from teaching to business, including the struggle of balance, self-care, setting boundaries, visibility, AND flexibility. There are a MILLION bits of good in this episode, include resources you can grab from Tami to help you use self-care to help you GROW your business, right now.
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On this episode we are jumping into the intricate process of becoming someone new... and in particular, a business owner (especially if you were once/are a teacher!) :).
I'm sharing six super-helpful tips for navigating identity change. From acknowledging the difficulty of the process to embracing self-kindness, we will simplify the process of evolving into a new version of ourselves. Each tip is rooted in practicality (because you know that's the only way they're really USEFUL!), and are things you can take action on TODAY to ease YOUR transition and find growth in whatever new thing you're up to.
So, if you're embarking on a new path or seeking to redefine your identity, tune in for clarity, reassurance, and practical strategies for navigating becoming someone new.
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Want to grow your business more effectively, faster? Ask yourself these questions more regularly. As a business coach these are the MOST annoying questions I ask my clients (the ones they don't love at all but also really love!!) because of the growth, clarity, and perspective they create. Take your favorite one and try it on today!
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Sales can be complicated... mostly because we MAKE it complicated. If you are a service-based business owner and cracking the code of consistent, growing sales numbers is your holy grail, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 3 simple, actionable, use-right-now-to-simplify-forever tips that will help you to sell more, more effectively, starting now.
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I'm a business weirdo. I want to do things 'right' and also I'm completely unwilling to do things that don't feel like me... which means a lot of the 'rigth' ways of the traditional business world don't match up. Maybe you can relate to this feeling :) On this episode, I'm going to share what being a business weirdo has meant for me, the lows and the highs that come with it, and how I've (mostly) worked to come to a place where I embrace the weird and let it HELP me, rather than hold me back. Come for the story but also for the practical ideas on succeeding as a weirdo :)
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Journaling seems like a good idea, right? And also, how do you journal as a business owner in a way that actually makes a difference for your business, doesn't take a TON of time, and helps you grow? On this episode, we're going to talk about the 4 simple steps of effective journaling for business and how you can become a more effective and consistent journaler (in way less time) starting TODAY.
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Ahhhh, new things to do. We all have a list of new things we WANT to do and also that we never get to because NEW things seem to require NEW time - and none of that is coming, right? Wellll... today we're going to talk about these new things you want to do. I'm going to share what's in the way of you getting to them right now (yes, yes, it's time - but exactly how and why...), AND, more importantly, I'm goign to share how to actually GET TO these new things. Because they matter - for you, for your business, for your growth, for your people - and getting to them isn't actually as hard as we make it :)
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As a business owner (as a person, really) time can get COMPLICATED fast. In this episode, I'm going to share a handful of the ways I simplify time in my own business. These are tools, ideas, and strategies that have served me well and have also served countless other business owners like you. It's all about helping time work WITH us and for us rather than fighting it. Ready to simplify? Listen on!
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If you run a business that helps people, the most important business move you can make for both your business and your people is to become a connector. What does that mean? Why does it matter? How does it actually help your business? And really, how do you actually do this? In this episode I'm sharing the whys and hows of growing your business (and your people) through being a connector!
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The truth of the matter is that sometimes your life takes over your business. There are lots of things you WANT and NEED to be doing to grow your business and also other things happening - and finding the balance between business and life feels like you're failing in at least one direction at all times. I get it, it's a thing here too. In this episode I'm going to talk about what I do when life takes over and needs more time and energy than I'd planned (in both the short and long term). Turns out I have a pretty simple flow that helps me to keep going on both the life and business fronts that might just help you too.
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Sometimes it can feel really hard to know what to say, how to say it, and where to say it in order to invite people to work with you or buy from your business. In this episode I'm talking you through my favorite ways to invite people to work with me (and my clients' favorites too!) - including the what, the how, and the where - so that inviting can be simpler for you, starting right now!
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You could spend what feels like a billion dollars figuring out exactly HOW to market your own business. There are a million books, podcasts, episodes, articles, experts, freebies, not-so-freebies and things you can do, try, change, test - it all can feel SO complicated. Except... maybe it doesn't have to. 'How do I markety my business effectively so people find me, buy from me, and work with me?' is one of THE most common reasons people come to coaching with me. Today I'm going to share my very, very simple marketing framework that I use with every single client. Want to simplify your marketing AND have it actually work? Listen on.
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Do you love to plan for your business but then.... those plans just sit, untouched, staring at you for the whole year? Or, maybe planning feels complicated or even just pointless... there are too many moving parts to consider and you're not going to accomplish it anyway, so why bother, right? If this is you, I see you AND I have a process for planning that's simple, straightforward, easy to use AND easy to stick with. It's not the same planning you've been doing year after year - this is planning you'll actually use in 2024. Want to plan differently for 2024 and be MORE successful (and likely less stressed out all the way around) because of it? Let's talk about it...
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Business success comes from DOING, yes - but what we do or do not do is highly tied to how we are THINKING at any given moment. In this episode we're going to talk about THINKING, in particular some tiny but mighty thoughts that you might consider 'trying on' as things to think about yourself, your business, and your success, as we near the close of 2023 and the beginning of 2024! Let's go!
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I LOVE books and to read, and I often find myself sharing books and book recommendations with clients as they work through the ups and downs of growing a business. On this episode, I'm going to share 5 books that have made a difference in my business (and that also aren't always business books...) and tell you about what they've meant to me just in time for you to maybe add 1 or 2 to YOUR holiday wish list. Listen on for ALL the details!
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Making offers - telling people what you do, why it matters to them, and how to get what they need/want - is vital to business success. People can't buy what you aren't telling them about. Making offers matters, and also, making BETTER offers allows the people you want to work with to understand what you offer faster, get why it would help them more easily, and actually buy from you faster. On this episode of the podcast I'm sharing 3 questions that I often share with clients when we're talking about making better offers. Use any one, two, or all three to make your offers better both today and every day from here on out!
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There are a LOT of oppotunities coming your way in the not so distant future from the UNcomplicating Business world, and I wanted to take a minute to share them with you here. If you want to sell in a way that feels like you, make more offers, set goals in a whole new way (that you'll actually like AND use), and maybe even get coached, take a listen and follow the links to sign up for what fits YOU!
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Do you struggle with 'closing' a sale calls? Do you find that you spend the last chunk - the part where you're supposed to tell them how much, why, and how it works - in a panic? Do you run out of time, feel like you don't know what to say and then end up feeling like you messed the whole thing up? I see you. I get it. Closing sales calls - what to do, how to do it, and how to be effective at it - is one of THE MOST common coaching topics that comes up with my newer clients. This is a problem they bring to coaching, and it turns out is pretty simple to solve. Want to know how to successfully close more sales calls, especially if you're someone who doesn't enjoy the sales part? I got you - listen on.
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Teachers are the best sales people out there. Full stop. If you're a teacher, you're also a sales person - and a good one - whether you realize it or not. In this episode we're going to talk about what exactly makes teachers great at sales (and how being a teacher is AMAZING preparation, maybe the BEST preparation, for being a business owner). And then? We're going to talk about why teachers don't see themselves in sales (or feel good about selling) even though they're already great at it...
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Here's something humans - you and I and all of us - are REALLY good at... ready? We are really, REALLY good at assuming things that may not actually be true. In sales, there are a LOT of these kinds of assumptions, both that we make naturally, and that are IMPLIED by the traditional way of selling most of us are taught. In this episode we're going to talk about a handful of these assumptions that are making selling HARDER than easier AND then about what we can choose to remember instead to ease the sales process, starting NOW!
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Having a business is great... except for the sales part' is something I hear a version of a LOT. And it's HARD to grow a business while hating the sales part - since the sales part is what actually creates, grows and FUNDS the business. So how do you change this? This week on the podcast we're talking about how to STOP hating the sales part of your business. I have four simple things you can do right now that will help you find (and maybe even love...) your inner sales person so that your business and your sales can grow without it all being so darn painful!
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A client recently asked me how I 'did it all, all at once.' This is something we're all doing, right? You're building a business AND working AND parenting AND being a friend AND being a partner AND AND AND. So the question is, how do you do it all at once? In this episode I'm going to share my own version of this - my way of doing it all, all at once. At the very least you'll know you're not the only one out here still working to find the balance :) Listen on...
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Do you feel like you really SHOULD have a working sales funnel, and maybe that's the reason you aren't getting enough clients, customers, inquiries? Do you have a funnel that SHOULD be working, but isn't? Or do you have something that might be a funnel but maybe isn't right somehow (and maybe that's the issue??)? In this episode of the podcast we're talking about sales funnels, particularly why they go wrong, and what to do about it. Ready to be MUCH less stressed about all things sales funnels? Listen on!
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Should you have a side job as you grow your business? This is a question I get a LOT. It's something I talk about with friends and colleagues and new business owners (or people thinking of starting businesses) a LOT. So, what's the answer? Well... listen on, let's talk about it.
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Four 'official' years into business, and now making well into 6 figures a year, what are the 4 things that have helped the MOST? I've been thinking a LOT about this (I always do in the summer!) - and in this episode, I'm going to share the 4 best business decisions I've made in my four years. Even I was surprised by how simple they are - you might be too. Want to make some simple business decisions that will make a HUGE difference in your business too? Maybe try these on...
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One of the simplest 'rules' out in the business world is that people have to know, like, and trust you in order to buy from you. It seems simple... but also, how do you actually GET people to know, like, and trust you - especially since we can't just MAKE people do those things, right? This week on the podcast I'm sharing the secret for creating know-like-trust as a business owner. And? It's not nearly as difficult as you've been making it! Listen on for all the goodness!
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Do you think a lot about how many followers you have on each platform, how to grow your audience, what the numbers mean, how to monetize them, your funnels and the rest? Do you worry you're not talking to the right people, or enough people, or people on the right platforms? Yeah. I see you. Today we're talking about followers, and how many you ACTUALLY need to succeed in your business. The good news? It's not as many as you think. Listen on!
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Are you the biggest barrier to your own success? Do you finally get things working the way you want, the way they should and then find yourself without the motivation to stick with it? Do you start over and start over and start over? If this is you, this episode is exactly what you need today! I'm going to share the 4 steps to keeping yourself on track no matter, every time! Listen now!
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Pricing your service can feel COMPLICATED.
You want to choose a price that feels like enough without also being too much.
You want to be fair to you and to them.
You want people to be able to afford it but also to make enough money for it to be worth your time.
Sound familiar?
If you're working (and maybe faililng) at finding the 'sweet spot' in pricing your service, these three simple secrets about how to price your service will help right now.
Listen on and then put them to work for you today!
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The more you talk about what you do the greater impact you will have on the people you want to help, AND the more income you'll create through your work. It's visibility, and it's simple, right? Well... if you're an entrepreneur you probably know that this is easier said than done. So why exactly is it SO hard to talk more about what we do? And how do we actually talk about what we do more so that we can help more people and make more money AND also not hate who we become in the process? How can we talk more about ourselves and our work and NOT feel like we're bragging, oversharing or being pushy? Listen on...
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No one wants to burn out. But at the same time? Most of us entrepreneurs skirt the edges of burnout more often than we'd like to admit - especially if you are also a parent, a spouse, a friend, a helper, a giver and a whole bunch of other things. On this episode of the podcast, I'm going to share the way I've figured out (that I also teach clients) to NOT burnout. It's possibly NOT what you think, and also NOT the advice most of us are given, especially in the entrepreneurship world. Want to NOT burnout on your way to success? Here's how.
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It would be nice if success didn't feel so complicated, right? Well. I think success IS - and CAN be - far simpler than we all (me included) make it out to be.
In this episode I'm sharing 5 (simple!) tricks to simplify success right now.
These tricks are part of a larger listof 25 (!) ways to simplify success, so be sure to listen so you know where to get them ALL!
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One of the things I do a lot of coaching around is OFFERS. And one of the things I regularly help 1:1 and group coaching clients with is creating new (or revised) offers. Usually the process of creating an offer - and making all of the decisions needed to get it out, moving, and selling - takes less than 20 minutes and requires just a handful of simple decisions. This week on the podcast I'm sharing the key decisions I help clients make as they create new or revised offers so that YOU too can quickly and effectively decide what you're offering, exactly how it's going to work, and get MOVING on selling it.
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If you are an OVERthinker - this episode is for you.
If OVERthinking is a problem in your day to day, and espeically in your business - maybe it's time to consider it's opposite... UNDERthinking.
In this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what it means to UNDERthink, and I'm sharing 3 strategies for UNDERthinking more and OVERthinking less that will help you accomplish more and succeed more in LESS time.
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Tired of getting to the end of sales calls and thinking 'well, THAT didn't go to plan?', OR even worse, thinking the call went well only to be ghosted?
The tricky thing about sales call and a sales process is that it involves someone else who may or may not be following the same script/process YOU have planned for your sales.
This lack of shared process (even if the other person doesn't know you're sharing) is a HUGE reason sales processes go wrong.
So, how do we SHARE the sales process and let that help us create more yeses?
Try this!
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This might sound crazy, but I think we should all schedule in doubt.
By scheduling it in we get to decide when we spend time spinning around in our questions, worries, and doubts - and also, and more importantly, when we DON'T.
So... how does this work?
Well, it's actually as simple as it sounds.
Listen on and I'll give you the full scoop!
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We all know we should journal... but easier said than done, right?
It seems like a nice thing to do - so if we have time it happens, and if we don't...well, it doesn't.
But.
What if journaling actually made you money in your business? What if making more money, finding more success was actually CONNECTED to journaling?
This week on the podcast we're talking about the connection between regular journaling and success!
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There are LOTS of tools and tricks that I used as a teacher, for myself, in my classroom and with students and colleagues that I still use today both as a business owner and as a coach. On this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing my three favorites. Ready for things to be simpler? Listen on!
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Launching something new? Planning a new offer? Adjusting a current offer? Me too :) And having been through the process myself recently I was reminded of things I've had to learn (repeatedly!) in the process of launching something new. On this episode I'm sharing 4 lessons for launching that would be helpful for you to have AHEAD of time. Ready to get ahead of the drama that can be launching a new/different thing? Listen on :)
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Want to simplify... something? Anything? EVERYTHING? You can. And taking something that feels complicated right now and simplifying it so that it feels, well, simple only requires 3 steps. And really, 'steps' makes them sound like more work than they actually are :) Ready to simplify all the things? Listen on!
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What if, seriously, what IF selling never had to feel icky, sticky, or hard ever again? What if it could be different? What would change if you didn't HIDE from selling, if you didn't AVOID it, if you actually felt GOOD about it? (Probably a lot...) If you are running a business and you want to sell more, but the selling is the part holding you back - this is for you. Selling does NOT have to be something you hate, it doesn't have to involve stalking, and you don't have to spend all of your time thinking on it... it can (and SHOULD) be different for YOU. Want to know how? Let's talk about Selling by Giving!
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Do you think about your elevator pitch, your 30-commercial, your introduction endlessly? Is it something you're CONSTANTLY trying to figure out, get right, and get clear on? Do you feel like if you can get the elevator pitch down then maybe everything else will fall into place? If this is you, then this episode is for you. Today we're going to SIMPLIFY the monster that is the elevator pitch. If you're ready for this part of your work to be clear, simple, and easy - listen on :)
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You should network more!' 'Get out there and meet more people!' Yeahhhh, people tell me that too. But networking can be intimidating, and uncomfortable, and scary, and just downright painful... especially if you are doing it in a way that doesn't fit YOU. And the thing is, to grow a business you DO actually need to network (usually) and meet more people....so, what do you do? This week I'm sharing the 5 keys - as I see them - to becoming an effective networker while also NOT hating netwoking. I know, sounds crazy right? It's not, I promise... you might even enjoy it :)
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Clarity is this magical thing that we feel like we have to FIND. It feels like something we have to search high and low for, and that we can't DO any of the things we want to do without. Because if we start and we're unclear, well... we might do something wrong, we might take a wrong turn, we might confuse people and that's bad, right? Well. Here's the thing. We DO need clarity... but the key to finding it is different than we think it is - and it comes in a different part of the process of growing a business than we think it does. It ALSO involves maybe a few wrong turns... but actually, they're right turns, we just didn't know it yet (we find that out once we HAVE clarity, omg...). So, how does this finding clarity thing ACTUALLY work? It's not complicated, it's just different than the way you're doing it right now...
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This time of year we make ALL the plans and have lots of ideas about what we NEED to help our businesses thrive. And so often? The things we think we need - the ones that cost the most time and money and brain power - actually aren't required at all. So - this week we're talking about 5 things you might be thinking about for 2023 that you absolutely DO NOT need. Ready to remove some time, money, and brain power from your list? Yep... let's talk about it!
What if planning for the new year was as simple as making your favorite version of salad at a salad bar (and yes, I am well aware that salad bars are SO 2019, ha!)? What if planning effectively was all about choosing the pieces of planning that YOU need, spending the time on it that YOU want, and then walking away with a plan that YOU feel good about? Well, it is. Planning should ONLY work like this, actually, and it IS this simple. Let's jump in...
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Setting boundaries is great... and also? It's 100% inevitable that you will sail past a boundary and need to reset. This is not only normal but expected... and the key to actually finding and holding your boundaries around giving is to NOT give up when you went sailing past. On this episode we're going to talk about what to do when you sail past the boundary you've set and also how to know WHEN to adjust course, because sometimes that's what's needed. Listen on for all the goodness.
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Giving is great, but giving with clear boundaries that feel good to you AND the people you're helping is SO. MUCH. BETTER. This week on the podcast we're talking about which boundaries to set as a giver, how you might think about boundaries in a way that's more flexible (and less rule-y), and - most importantly - how to make them stick because having boundaries is great, but actually USING them is life changing. Ready to give big AND have boundaries you feel good about? Let's talk about it.
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What we THINK about giving and receiving has an outsized impact on what we ACTUALLY give and receive. So, how do you check in on what you believe in these two areas and why should you bother? And what are the most common places what you believe about giving and receiving might be out of sync (making it harder to do both!)? Let's talk about it.
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The first step in re-balancing what you GIVE and what you GET back for what you give (which is how we stop overgiving, feeling burned out, feeling undervalued... so many things) is to actively decide what you WANT to give and what you do NOT want to give.
It really IS as simple as it sounds.
Today I'm sharing the questions you can ask yourself as you decide what you LOVE to give and what feels like too much so that you can feel better about both how you're showing up AND about what you're getting back when you do.
There's giving (and I'm a FAN of giving) and then there's giving too much.
So... how do you KNOW if you're giving too much? AND, more importantly, how can you continue to BE yourself - a giver - AND also NOT give so much that there's nothing left for you?
Let's talk about it.
One of the fastest ways to simplify what you DO in your business is to focus - ruthlessly - on doing what's YOURS to do and letting the rest go. And what on earth does that actually mean? Well... it starts with focusing on to-dos and the parts of to-dos (for example, like posting on social media, or making offers) that are within YOUR control - think focusing on making the post vs. what the algorithm will do with it once you hit the button. When we focus on DOING the things we can do - even the simplest things - we get more accomplished, in less time, with less fuss, with less drama AND we make more progress. Ready for that? Listen to THIS.
Want to save a ton of time (and energy, and money) in your business? It all starts with ONE question. Asking this question in your business on a regular basis will cut down on the things you don't love - drama, questioning, starting over and give you MORE of the things you WANT to gain - time, energy, money. Ready for less drama and more time? Of course you are :) Listen on to get started NOW.
If you're a teacher and you've thought about starting a business, you probably know Stacey Ogden and Side Hustle Teachers (and if you don't, you should!).
On this episode of UNcomplicating Business Stacey and I talk about the things learned (repeatedly!) as we started businesses, our biggest mistakes (and learning experiences), our ah-has as entrepreneurs, and WAY more.
If you're growing a business AND doing something else (even if it's not teaching), this episode is a must listen, full of practical advice, things to try, and things you can STOP doing right now.
In business and in life there are a handful of simple truths that, when we REMEMBER them, make whatever we're doing SIMPLER.
For the second in this series, one of the most important truths I've learned as a business owner is this: it's in your control.
Growing a business, owning a business, succeeding in business is IN our control.
Knowing this makes a HUGE difference because it helps us make key shifts inside and out, without which success becomes REALLY difficult.
So what are these shifts?
Let's talk about them...
We've all experienced this 'WOW, I need what she has' effect as buyers.
We meet someone and just immediately their energy, their vibe, their presence has us SOLD on whatever it is they are selling.
So, how do you BECOME that person, rather than just buy from them?
What can you do yourself to CREATE this 'wow, I need what she has' effect from the other side?
What you don't need to do is be someone else, channel some kind of innate charisma you don't think you have, or 'wear' a version of yourself you don't want to be.
NONE of that is required.
Instead? You can create this effect by focusing on your INTERNAL CONTROLABLES. What's that about?
Listen on to get the details...
For me, UNcomplicating success really comes down to ONE thing.
What's that thing? It's focusing on what's IN your control.
Sounds simple, right?
So why does this feel like a trick? Well... because as humans we aren't always super great at staying in our own lanes, at keeping our heads down and out of OTHER people's things, or at letting go of what other people might think of us... and that's what focusing on what's IN your control is really all about.
This week, I'm sharing how I think about what's in our control as business owners along with two of my favorite simple simple simple strategies for shifting YOUR focus to what's in your control more effectively day in and day out, starting NOW.
In business and in life there are a handful of simple truths that, when we REMEMBER them, make whatever we're doing SIMPLER.
For me the most powerful and useful of these simple truths is this: it's uncomfortable.
Growing a business, owning a business, succeeding in business is not for the faint of heart because it IS uncomfortable.
And it's MOST uncomfortable when we forget that the discomfort that comes with growing, changing, doing new things, challenging ourselves, and evolving is NORMAL.
In this episode of UNcomplicating Business we're going to talk about how to SIMPLIFY growth by normalizing being uncomfortable.
If pricing feels complicated, this is for you.
Today I'm sharing 5 ways that might be making your pricing mooore complicated than in needs to be right now and how to STOP doing that, now and forever.
If you'd like pricing and all things getting your pricing RIGHT to occupy a MUCH smaller section of your brain, time, and energy, this episode is for you!
Welcome to UNcomplicating Business for Teachers, Helpers, and Givers.
Ready to HONOR wanting to teach, help, and give and ALSO succeed in business?
Then you're in the right place :)
I'll be totally honest, this episode started as what I needed to hear...and turned into something YOU need to hear.
It's about the word NO.
Here's what I know: no one - including me - WANTS to hear 'no' in their business... and when we DO hear no, sometimes it causes us to freak out a little.
But what if no isn't as bad as we think it is?
What if NO isn't actually a problem?
What if it's a GOOD sign, instead of a sign of the apocalypse?
This week I'm sharing the 4 things I needed to remind MYSELF about no this week, and maybe they'll be useful for you too!
We all want to stand out in the business world. We want to be known, to be seen, to have people WANT what we have. Except when we don't. Because really? Standing out is kind of scary. Being visible can be intimidating and so sometimes, we make ourselves just slightly smaller (or a lot...) so that we don't stand out sooooo much, but that's not actually standing out. ALLOWING ourselves to stand out and be seen is one of the hardest parts of business for some of us. This week on the podcast we're going to talk about how to ALLOW yourself to stand out - how to know if you're having this particular issue, what's in the way, and what do differently (without making yourself crazy) so that you can ACTUALLY stand out and grow your business as a result.
We all hear the same advice all the time - 'celebrate more! The more you celebrate the better!' and it sounds GREAT.
But also, HOW do you actually do that?
Like, seriously.
How do you celebrate success AHEAD of time, and also in a way that feels like you?
How do you celebrate when you aren't sure if you're actually allowed to be celebrating yet?
This week we're talking about ALL of this AND also simple, effective, uncomplicated ways to celebrate that you can use today.
Listen on for all the goodness!
Feeling like you don't know who you talk to, who you help, what to say, how to say it?
Feeling confused about marketing, or just plain unsure?
This is for YOU.
This week I'm sharing 4 simple strategies that you can use when ever your marketing starts to feel less than crystal clear.
You can get clarity back RIGHT NOW.
Listen on for all the goodness!
As the saying goes, the only constant in life is CHANGE.
Logically, we all get that change is just a part of life, and so much of the time we actively WANT and WELCOME change... but that doesn't mean it's fun.
Welcoming change doesn't mean it's not hard.
On this episode of the podcast, we're talking about change - why it's hard (even when we WANT IT SO BAD), what's ACTUALLY normal, and how we can make the process of change EASIER on ourselves, from the inside out.
Listen on to get ALL the goodness!
Do you really (like, REALLY) feel like your goals are working for you?
Do you feel like you're reaching them... orrrr do they feel like a way to set yourself up to feel like a failure, month after month, week after week?
The good news is that if your goals aren't working for you... it's not you, it's the goals.
This week we're talking about setting goals differently - in a way that is still clear and quantifiable, but that's ALSO kind to the most important person in your life and work (YOU).
Yes, you can be nice to yourself AND hit your goals. Listen on to learn HOW.
We all have a complicated relationship with the T word, also known as TRUST, in our businesses.
The question is WHY?
What's so hard about trust, and really, what role should trust even play in business (I mean, aren't we supposed to be using data to make decisions??)?
This week I'm going to share a bit of my business journey with trust, about it's role in my business, and those of my clients', and why I think it's one of the most impactful business skills you can learn... more trust creates more success with more ease.
Want ALL of that?
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Do you have ALL kinds of thoughts about your audience - or lack thereof? Do you worry if you're talking to the right people, if any one is hearing you, or if maybe you're just confusing them?? If this is you, this episode is exactly what you need. This week we're talking about 4 common misconceptions you might have around your audience and what you can choose to think instead that will actually grow your audience right NOW.
Do you CONSTANTLY wish you had more time? Do you feel like you're being pulled in a million directions and are constantly stressed as a result?
You're not alone.
This week on the podcast I'm sharing a simple process for getting MORE time, from the inside out (yep, we're talking mindset!).
Listen on to get MORE time in your life, all by changing how you THINK about time.
Sometimes life is chaos. It happens here too. I get it - all the moving parts, life events, unexpected things can be a lot to navigate AND grow a business. Today we're going to talk about growing a business 'even when' - even when there is chaos in life and the world around you, your business can still grow. I'm going to tell you a little bit of my 'even when' story, and share 7 of the small, simple strategies I use (and teach clients!) that can help you to grow your business 'even when'
In episode 71 we talked about the ABC model of selling and why it does NOT fit teachers.
But if the not that model, then what?
On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm going to introduce you to a different model - ABG (always be GIVING) that is FAR more flexible and likely WAY more in line with your values, how you relate to your customers and clients, and who you want to BE as a business owner.
The good news is that ABG is SIMPLER to follow than ABC, AND it works like crazy.
Want selling to be simpler and feel more like YOU? This episode is for YOU.
If selling feels spammy, frustrating, overcomplicated, and out of alignment with what you actually value, the problem might NOT be you. It might be the MODEL. The most commonly taught sales model is something I think of as ABC - always be CLOSING. This model is underneath SO MANY of the books, courses, trainings, and freebies out in the world today. It's taught asTHE way...and yet it's FAILING you (and me) and so many other people. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to share why exactly ABC feels SO terrible, and why it might NOT be THE way for you and your business, esp. if you are or were a TEACHER.
Are you a teacher who's starting a business? Or a new-ish entrepreneur? Here are 4 of the MOST common misconceptions I hear from new-ish business owners, especially the former teachers, and how you can AVOID them (and by avoid I mean skip entirely so you can make more money sooner without it being so PAINFUL all the time!)
Accountability is something we all search for - how do we hold ourselves accountable to accomplish what we set out to do? How do we get MORE accountable, and hopefully get more done? So we sign up for buddies, we buy tools, we make lists... and we still struggle. So what gives? This week on the podcast, we're talking about accountability - what are we REALLY looking for? What is MISSING? And what do we NEED to actually accomplish what we set out to do?
I have to let you in on a secret.
One of ways you are shooting yourself in the foot right now is by NOT taking credit for your wins.
How do I know?
Because ALL of my clients (plus me and everyone I know) DO this same thing.
How do you know you are doing it? Well, when something works out do you tell yourself you were 'lucky', that it happened 'out of the blue', and or that 'it just happened to work out well'?
If you trot out one of these, or anything like them, you are NOT taking credit for your own successes, and it's HOLDING YOU BACK.
Today on the podcast, I'm going to share with you the TWO simple steps you can take right now to start taking credit for your wins (and to create MORE of them as a result!).
Lisa Smith is a guide. As a teacher, she guided students through the world of music, and now , having left teaching and moved full-time into business, she guides families who have a loved one struggling with the disease of addition. On this episode, Lisa shares her story of moving from teaching to business, how she found her way to the work she does now, and shares how teaching has informed and continues to impact her growth in business.
You've heard the advice 'You've just got to find YOUR lane...' but if you're not sure exactly what your lane IS, how do you actually find your way there? If you're not sure how to find your lane, not sure you're in the right lane, have questions about what's in your lane vs. out, this episode is for YOU. You'll be happy to know that you are closer than you realize to KNOWING which lane your lane, hanging out in your lane, and owning it... and today I'm going to share my favorite lane-finding tools. If you have any lane-drama, you're going to want to listen!
Watch out, it's a bonus episode! Success BEGINS as an inside job and on this episode, the fourth in this series on success, we're going to talk about PROOF. Proof is a tricky thing - to have people buy from us, we need proof of success; but to have proof of success we need to have people buy from us. Uh-oh. How do we find our way out of this chicken-egg cycle of proof? With one key question. Listen on to hear the question you need to find the proof you ALREADY HAVE.
Success BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the last of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 3 is about everyone's least favorite thing - failure. Today I'm making the case for EMBRACING failure rather than avoiding it. Yes, you logically know already that this is a good idea, but what you don't realize is that it's already HAPPENING in your world. You're doing a better job of this than realize, and KNOWING this will help you to embrace failure with even more enthusiasm. Ultimately, our failures are the building blocks of our success, and reframing failure in this way might help you to be more okay with falling on your face (because it's going to happen either way...)
Success BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the second of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 2 is about what to do when you are STUCK. Based on my work with clients, and my own experiences, I see the same four common reasons that we get stuck over and over and over. Getting - and staying - stuck in the same spot over and over and over is a huge barrier to success. It's why people give up, quit, close businesses. Today I'm going to share the simple process (that you already have) for getting UNstuck, and the four most common reasons WHY we get stuck - because knowing WHY you are stuck is the key to getting UNstuck. Once again, the best part about what we're talking about today is that you don't have to learn anything new - you just have to think differently about what you're already doing!
Success BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the first of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 1 is about your EXPERTISE, and is the most important shift I made on my journey from successful teacher to successful business owner. This shift is one of the most common - if not the MOST common - stumbling block that I see in my friends, colleagues, and clients as they move from the teaching world to the business world. Today I'm going to share my story of making this shift and the simple steps you can take TODAY to make it yourself. The best part about what we're talking about today is that you don't have to learn anything new - you just have to think differently about what you're already doing!
Does 'visibility' feel like a whole lot of 'shoulds' and 'supposed tos' and not a lot of 'how does this actually work'? Does it feel mysterious, and/or scary, and/or like more than you can or want to do? Then this episode is for YOU. Today on TIB, I'm simplifying visibility down to a simple equation that WORKS. And the best part is that the visibility you'll create as a result with have results of it's own - both in the impact you'll make and the money you'll earn. Let's jump in!
Have you ever tried something new and then felt immediate regret like' OMG, what did I do?!'
Or, when you've done something new all day - networked, shared, posted, whatever - and the next day you just CANNOT bring yourself to even talk to people, let alone work?
And there is some part of you that then pops up and says 'eeek, maybe you're not cut out for this?'
You're NOT alone. And what you're feeling is normal - it's what I think of as the stretch-snap-stretch cycle of growth.
Listen on to learn more!
Sometimes you are FULL of ideas - so many that you can't get them out in to the world fast enough.
And sometimes?
You stare at the computer and wait and wait and...nothing.
This 'nothing'? It's SCARY. Having too many ideas is good... but not enough feels like something has gone really wrong.
This week on the Teacher's in Business podcast we're going to talk about what to do when you feel like you are 'out' of ideas (and I promise the answer is NOT to give up, quit, find a new job, or anything complicated...).
Marketing. It's probably the thing we think about MOST as business owners. It's the thing we feel like we need to 'crack' in order to succeed. And in our efforts to succeed in marketing, more times than not, especially early on in business, we create marketing plans and schemes that are complicated to implement and difficult to keep up with. It's like deciding to make a cake, and trying to make it have 7 tiers of sparkly rainbows on your first try. Today on Teachers in Business we're going to talk about about the recipe YOU need for marketing - one that will 'work' without being incredibly complicated or hard to follow. Successful marketing CAN be simple.
"But which skills ACTUALLY transfer?" Part TWO! There were just too many skills to talk about to fit in one episode...so here's are MORE teaching skills that transfer directly into the business world. If you are a teacher who is considering starting a business, or already has the answer is SO MANY. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to take you through the skills that I know - as someone who is and was a teacher and is also a business owner and coach - transfer directly from the classroom to a business. If you're in business as a teacher, or want to be, but you don't want to spend the next 2 years thinking you're starting from scratch (because, spoiler alert, you AREN'T!), this episode is for you!
"But which skills ACTUALLY transfer?"
If you are a teacher who is considering starting a business, or already has the answer is SO MANY.
On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to take you through the skills that I know - as someone who is and was a teacher and is also a business owner and coach - transfer directly from the classroom to a business.
If you're in business as a teacher, or want to be, but you don't want to spend the next 2 years thinking you're starting from scratch (because, spoiler alert, you AREN'T!), this episode is for you!
No one likes a diet.
But this one?
It's not what you think it is.
It's not about less food - it's about less DRAMA and noise in your head.
And I think THAT is the only kind of diet that's worthwhile in 2022.
On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to share this tool that nearly all of my clients use at some point in our work together, and that I am using myself RIGHT NOW.
I'll share how you know when you need to try it, how to do it without driving yourself crazy, and why it's worth the effort.
Ready for less noise?
Listen on to learn more!
I don't have enough time', 'I'm working against the clock', "I don't know where all my time GOES'...thought any of these lately?
You're not alone.
These are the MOST common thoughts about time I hear from my clients, my FB group members, my friends, my colleagues everyone.
It's like you're in a constant battle with time, chasing it around like you would a wild toddler, and looking under rocks to find more...and it's like time is your enemy.
If this sounds familiar, I'd like to propose an alternative.
What if time could be your bestie, or even just a frenemy (rather than a full on enemy)?
And what if changing time's friendship status was actually something you could do right now?
This week on Teachers in Business I'm sharing a simple, practical approach to changing YOUR friendship with time for the BETTER, starting NOW.
One of the things I hear from clients all the time is ‘well, I’m new in business, I don’t know what to do’. They’re walking around with what I think of as ‘newbie’ energy - but it’s like a costume they’re wearing over their expertise. Today on the podcast we’re going to talk about newbie energy, and why it not only doesn’t need to be something you carry around, but why it’s holding you back!
Do you usually pick a word of the year?
If you do (or even if you don't) I'd like to propose something different for the new year to come.
Instead of just one word, I'd like to propose that you pick at least 2, and maybe 3 -5...like a grab bag of goodness.
There are more than a few compelling reasons for picking MORE than one word for this coming year - on this episode of the podcast I'm going to lay them out and maybe, just maybe we'll start a new trend together!
This is the time of year we all starting to shift into 2022 planning mode.
As you do this, there are 4 words (and all of their iterations) that would be SUPER helpful to DITCH.
On this episode of the podcast I'll share these 4 words, why they are not only NOT welcome in your future planning but also are secretly holding you back.
A successful 2022 starts with having a successful PLAN - and these 4 words do NOT belong :)
If you are a teacher-turned-entrepreneur and you aren't making money in your business right now, let's talk about exactly what's going wrong.
In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to share why people aren't responding to your offers, the BIG mistake you're making in pricing your services, and the ONLY thing you have to do to actually make a sale today.
Ready?? Let's GO!
When I mention 'evaluation' people cringe.
The word comes with SO much baggage - evaluation feels like a lot of work, like something we SHOULD do, and like something that will NOT be fun.
As teachers, we KNOW the power of evaluation, but in business it feels different, harder, and new.
So we avoid it...and as a result we miss out on using the MOST powerful tool you have in your business.
The thing of it is this: just like in teaching, evaluating does NOT have to be a lot of work, take a lot of time, feel like a root canal, or create misery.
The point of evaluation is NOT to beat yourself up - it's to take a snapshot of what's working, what's not, and decide what to do next.
So this week on TIB, I'm going to share a simple approach to using evaluation in your business, FOR you business, that will feel WAY less heavy, and will help you harness the power of evaluation, starting NOW.
Yes, it will work.
No, it's not going to hurt :)
Signing a new client this week IS possible (it's even possible TODAY).
And here's the best part - you don't need to do MORE to sign a client this week.
The simplest way to sign a client this week is 3 steps.
On this episode of TIB I'll share these three steps and explain how you can take them right now to sign a client this week, next week, and every week that follows.
Signing clients does NOT have to be as hard as you are making it.
Listen here to make the process SIMPLE.
If you are a teacher, or you are plugged into the education world in any way, you know there is a BIG conversation going on right now about TRANSITIONING out of teaching.
For a whole host of reasons there are more teachers than ever thinking about leaving school buildings, and as a result there is a robust conversation going on around what that transition might look like.
There's a lot of talk about the wide array of skills teachers have, and how awesome they are, and all of the opportunities that exist for them to apply those skills OUTSIDE of school buildings...and all of that is very reasonable, very practical advice.
And also, there's a BIG component missing (like the chicken in the chicken soup big).
Today we're going to talk about this missing piece; what it is, why it matters, and also how to NOT miss it if you are one of the 1000s of teachers thinking of transitioning...
Focus is one of those things we all think 'if I only had a little more of that, things would be.______ (insert dream here!).'
What goes wrong with focus is that we have expectations of what it is, and how it SHOULD be that it can't possibly live up to - and that makes us feel like CONSTANT failures.
This week on the podcast we're talking about where exactly things are going wrong with YOUR focus.
Then, I'll share my tried and true recipe for SUCCESSFUL, and more EFFECTIVE focus starting NOW.
When we know our superpowers, we can USE them to help others to find theirs. THIS - and SO MUCH MORE - is what my guest this week, the fabulous Renee Grady teaches girls and moms. If you want to use your superpowers for good, AND embrace your OWN expertise (plus help the girls in your life to do the same...) this episode is for YOU.
Do you procrastinate, especially when it comes to the new, the scary, the risky, the important, or the challenging?
This week on Teachers in Business I'm going to share 3 simple hacks for STOPPING procrastination in its tracks.
These strategies are built specifically for business owners like you who are not only wearing ALL the hats but who are constantly trying on NEW ones - running a business and working to GROW it all at once.
Each strategy is meant to help you take action and move forward - even when it's scary, risky, challenging and you just might fail (and, spoiler alert, FAILING is one of the strategies...)
Underpricing is a lose-lose.
You lose because you don't make the money from your business that you want (and deserve!), and your clients lose because they aren't getting the BEST possible version of you (the one where you feel amazing about your business, your life, and your work!).
And here's the craziest part - when you are NOT underpricing yourself, it's actually EASIER to make money and sell your work... sounds crazy, but it's 100% TRUE.
This week I'm going to share 4 simple ways that you can use RIGHT NOW to stop underpricing yourself.
You can use these to start making more money in your business and to feel absolutely certain that the money for time tradeoffs you are making are WORTH it today!
From a struggling former-teacher-turned-entrepreneur, to a business coach who makes more than DOUBLE what she did when she was teaching, I want to share the four simple steps to building a business that makes money AND gives you the truly flexible schedule you've always dreamed of that I've used, and that I teach my clients.
The four steps are:
--effectively connect with & sign new clients,
-- pricing & selling without EVER feeling salesy, spammy, or slimy,
-- creating simple, right-for-you business systems and processes that save time,
-- building your business to full-capacity AND own your time once and for all.
This step by step guide is built especially for former-teachers-turned-entrepreneurs, but it will work for ANYONE who wants structure/process and works better when there’s a plan.
Rest assured there will be no fancy-MBA terms here - no SWOT analyses, no formal business plans, no executive summaries - instead, you'll learn about running a successful business AS a teacher.
This episode is all about a simple, straight forward plan - just like a teachers' guide - that you can point to and say ‘this is what I need to do today, this is what I need to do tomorrow’ so you can go make money AND enjoy your time starting NOW.
The main reason that people hire me as a business coach is because their business isn’t making the money they want. Period.
As a coach, I know this struggle well - I sell a service (and I also have a second business where I sell a product, so I’ve done both).
Here’s how it goes: A new client recently captured it PERFECTLY. She said ‘Sara, I KNOW what I have is worth while, but the people aren’t coming. People tell me it’s a great idea, that people really need what I’m doing, that I’m amazing - and yet no one pays me. People are happy to take what I create for free and use it, but no one is actually BUYING.
Sound familiar?
Today we’re going to tackle this… what I’ve learned as a coach is that when people aren’t buying there are only really a handful of reasons, and they’re easy to take action to address.
I’m going to lay out the three most common reasons I see with my clients that people aren’t buying from them, and then we’re going to talk about the change you can make right now for each one.
We ALL get the 'toos'.
The 'toos' are when we're worried that we're going to be TOO something...to pushy, too spammy, too salesy, too braggy, too agressive - and then we hold ourselves BACK to avoid going too far.
So what's the issue with this?
We were NEVER in real danger of going too far - so when we hold ourselves back all we're doing is holding ourselves back (for no reason!).
This week on the Teachers in Business podcast we're going to talk about how to identify your 'toos', and how to STOP holding yourself back because of them.
(Hint, instead of avoiding the toos we're going to EMBRACE THEM!)
How do teaching and learning to love your body connect?
This week the AMAZING Jen Lebo is sharing her teaching journey from teaching in a classroom to teaching women how to love their bodies, and everything in between.
What's the secret? It's all about the containers...:)
(Jennifer Lebo:
Website: www.jenlebo.com
FB Group: LOVING YOUR BODY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovingyourbodyforwomenoverforty
Freebie: My free Guide, 17 Ways To Boost Your Body Image
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Jessica Kleine is one of my favorite teachers...but she doesn't actually think of herself AS a teacher.
This week on the podcast, we'll talk about that, teaching, homeschooling, business, and MONEY (because those are all the things Jessica does BEST), and about the role practice plays in ALL of it.
Listen on to get ALL of the goodness! You don't want to miss this!
One of my FAVORITE questions to ask myself (and clients) is how do you want to STRETCH next?
It's a great question for LOTS of reasons, but the biggest is that it's an OPENER.
It's the kind of questions that opens me (and them) to ideas, to things we might way to try or experiment with.
Thinking about stretching means you are leaning into learning, into experimenting, and into the leading edge of your own growth (and when you're stretching, so is the rest of your life and business).
So, how do YOU want to stretch?
Why are teachers EXCELLENT entrepreneurs?
Why is starting and building a business a perfect match for teaching skills?
And magic? What??!
This week on the Teachers in Business podcast my guest, former ELA teacher and now AMAZING life and business Stacey Andon and I talk about ALL the reasons why owning a business is a GREAT fit for teachers.
We share our own experiences at making this transition ourselves - the things that helped AND the places we've gotten in our own ways on the way to business success!
Having a goal is a good idea, right?
I mean...it seems like a good idea, BUT.
Here's the thing. It's easy for goal-setting to go terribly wrong.
And when it does, we get FRUSTRATED - it sucks to set goals and not reach them, AND doing this over and over again KILLS your confidence.
Who wants to set themselves up for failure over and over again? I get it. I see you.
And I'm here to offer you an alternative.
This week on Teachers in Business I'm sharing how to set A goal - one goal - that will actually work for you.
We'll talk about why having a goal matters, why I very much advocate for 1 vs. multiple, and how to think about this whole process of setting (and hitting) a goal differently.
It CAN work, and it doesn't need to feel like banging your head into the wall!
Teachers have a deep understanding of how people learn.
And this understanding? This is a business ADVANTAGE (because if you've ever taken a boring course, you know that NOT everyone just gets this).
This week I'm talking with Dr. Carrie Graham about creating effective learning experiences as a teacher IN a business.
My business model is 4 words.
Nope, not 4 steps.
It's 4 WORDS.
Talk to more people.
Period.
This model is exactly what has created ALL of my business success, and it's ALL you need to create yours.
And yes, you're probably thinking "That's crazy. It's NOT that simple." - but I'm here to tell you it is.
The MODEL simple, but what you GET from the model is way more than 4 words.
In this episode of Teachers in Business we're talking about CONNECTION and the insane amount of growth/reward that comes from focusing the most simple approach to business there is.
Special Guest Alert!
This week the AMAZING Deb Stanley shares her story of moving from the teaching world to the worlds of business AND book authorship.
Deb is a great example of what it looks like to do it YOUR way, to make your own rules, and to find your way to clear purpose and consistent growth.
She has created a business where she gets to focus all of her time and energy on doing what she LOVES - and you can too!
Teachers LOVE learning...and so we buy a LOT of courses.
Some of them we start AND finish, some we just start, and then there are the ones we buy and NEVER even touch - yikes!
This week on the Teachers in Business podcast I'm going to share the questions I ask myself BEFORE I decide to buy a course (or really, anything related to my business!).
Before you buy that next course, try these on and never waste money on a course that you don't need, won't finish, or that won't actually solve your problem EVER again!
Genius hour has long been a thing in schools.
It's a tool to help motivate and engage students, and one that helps them build critical thinking, problem solving, and connection skills.
On this episode of the podcast I'm going to make the case for YOU to have genius hour in YOUR business (spoiler alert: it's good for you the same way it's good for students!), and how exactly you might put it into place and create MORE GROWTH as a result.
Conventional wisdom is to be patient, to let it all come with time, and to wait when we aren't sure.
And I think when it comes to waiting conventional wisdom should take a hike.
Waiting, particularly in business, is a sneaky progress killer.
It keeps us 'safe', small and NOT creating the life and business we actually want.
This week we're going to talk about WAITING...
I'm going to share a few of my favorite tricks you can use to notice when you are waiting and then three strategies that you can use immediately to move forward.
No more waiting. Let's GO!
Everyone needs a vacation sometime - even just a day or two - ESPECIALLY business owners.
But if you own your own thing, and you wear ALL the hats, how do you walk away, even just for a day or two?
This is a HUGE topic with my coaching clients right now, so this week on the Teachers in Business podcast we're going to talk about what you can do NOW so that you can actually take a vacation from your business in the next few weeks or months, and NOT drown in work either before or after as a result!
One of the MOST common issues teachers in the business world face is that we PLANNERS.
In the teaching world, we plan weeks (months!) in advance, and have a clear path of what's going to happen when from the start of the year to the end. In the business world, planning FEELS productive.
It's laying out all the details and the steps and the flows - it's AMAZING.
But in so many cases this is OVER planning rather than planning - and there is a BIG difference. OVER planning is planning for perfect.
It's planning from FEAR and need to control rather than just planning and then DOING.
On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm laying out the differences between planning and OVER planning.
Then, I'm sharing 3 SIMPLE strategies to plan effectively (without OVER planning OR ditching plans all together!)
One of the things I hear from clients ALL the time is 'I've lost my motivation'.
Friends, motivation is like the weather - it changes ALL the time!
Depending on motivation to power you allllll the time is like planning for fair skies and perfect temperatures EVERY DAY forever (not happening).
So, what's the alternative? What about COMMITMENT?
This week on the podcast we're talking about motivation and commitment - how they're different, and how you might think about them for the long run.
When business is convoluted and complicated it's also NOT fun.
And when it's not fun, you probably aren't growing either.
On this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a new definition of simplicity along with a handful of easy to use (starting NOW) strategies to dramatically simplify your business asap.
The online business world says you MUST have a clear niche right NOW.
And if you don't? You're DOOMED.
As a result, business owners spend an ungodly amount of time freaking out about their niche in 100 different ways.
Which is ridiculous - because your niche is relevant and also totally irrelevant to your success all at the same time.
This week on the podcast I'm going to share my favorite analogy for your niche (really, stop standing in the hallway like a weirdo), and the three simple steps you can follow right now to stop freaking out about your niche now and forever.
One of the things clients ask ALL the time is 'how do you manage to create SO MUCH content? You never seem to run out of ideas.'
One this episode of the podcast I'm sharing how I think about creating content.
Then, I'm teaching you exactly how to create MORE...without also driving yourself bananas.
Here's the KEY:
You already have ALL the ideas and all the skills needed.
It's just a matter of how you collect and use them...
You're closer than you think!
Is pricing your nemesis?
Does it take an insane amount of your brain space (and maybe steal your sleep)??!
No. More.
Today I'm going to talk about the three most common reasons your pricing isn’t working.
I'll share how it LOOKS in your business and life, as well as what's ACTUALLY going on.
From there I'll explain what you can DO about each one so that you can get OUT of the pricing-drama trap right now, now and forever more.
You might not realize it, but your teaching skills are your unique business advantage.
They are what sets you apart from the rest. One of the MOST vital skills in a teacher's tool kit is asking great questions - and this skill translates SO well into business because asking great questions creates CONNECTION (and when people are connected to you they buy!).
One of the most common causes of my clients getting stuck is being in COMPARISON mode.
We have all heard about ‘compare and despair’ and it really is a thing. Its something we have all met at some point in our work - and it really can (and does) paralyze people and impede forward progress.
For me, there are two flavors of comparison mode that paralyze people.
Today we’re going to talk about the two flavors - how to notice if they are happening to you, and how to move OUT of this spot, and get unstuck, especially when this mode has become your normal.
Between my two businesses I have made ALL the mistakes.
And while I'm a big fan of making mistakes in order to learn and grow, I know that there are (at LEAST) a handful of mistakes I've made that didn’t need to take ALL the time and energy that I gave to them.
Today I'm sharing 3 specific mistakes I've made in my businesses - and that clients have come to me making - over the years that took LOADS of time and energy to untangle, that you just plain don't need to make yourself.
Consistency is the secret sauce of business.
But it can be tricky to achieve... we all WANT to be consistent, but struggle to actually BE consistent.
This week I'm going to share the key to consistency, and the two most important questions you can ask to create consistency that will ACTUALLY work for you and your business.
Today I have a job I love.
But that didn’t just HAPPEN.
Moving from the classroom to the business that I have today has been a journey.
This week I’m sharing two key lessons that I learned on my journey from classroom to coach that helped me create a job I LOVE, and that can help you to do the same.
We’ve been taught to think that making decisions is hard, or that it has to be hard. But actually, most of what’s hard about making decisions is INDECISION. This week I’m going to teach you how to recognize indecision, what it means (it’s not what you think…), and how to simplify and speed up making decisions from now on.
Success isn't created by what you DO. It's created by how you THINK. I know it sounds nutty but you can change your ACTIONS and what you do in your business 1000 times - you can try every course, every coach, every program - and still never reach your goals because you haven't changed your THINKING.
Changing your thoughts about your business, your people, your value, and yourself IS the difference maker.
This week I'm going to teach you the 4 stages of thoughts and how to RADICALLY change your business and create more success than you've allowed yourself to dream of by changing how you THINK rather than what you're doing.
Having a coach is great - for me it’s an essential part of business.
But it’s ALSO essential to know how to be your OWN coach. To learn how to see when and how you are in your own way. To learn how to give feedback to yourself.
This week I’m teaching you the handful of simple steps needed to start coaching YOURSELF right now.
**Evaluation is rocket fuel for your business, in general.
In this episode I’m sharing the 4 views of evaluation - for ways to look at your work and evaluate it - that are essential for business success.**
The very BEST version of your business - whether it’s a dream now, or already up and running - is the ZONE between what you’re good at, what you love to do, and what need. The trick? Actually FINDING that place. This week on the podcast we’re going to talk about how to find THE zone in your business, and my favorite visual way to think about it.
Growing is NEVER instant. And yet we often have expectations of ourselves that are for exactly that. We expect to be perfect, to be expert, to be able to figure out all the things immediately, rather than incrementally. This week I’m making the case for embracing the idea of ‘incremental expansion’ in your business. Embracing this idea will save you hours upon hours of time, and help you do EVERYTHING in business more easily, right now.
One of the superpowers of ALL teachers is problem-solving. In a teaching setting, we solve a million problems a day, as they come up, from one moment to the next.
We do exactly what we need to figure out what’s happening and how to move forward, and we use the tools and resources at our disposal in the system we work in as supports.
In the business world - especially if you own your own - things feel a little different. There are fewer supports. There aren’t as many resources. But...we still have the same STELLAR problem solving skills.
So how do we transfer them to business effectively?
In a classroom the responsibility of a teacher is to get everyone on board - no matter how much or how little the faces in the room want to ‘buy’ the information for sale. As a result, you have to talk to EVERYONE. You have to connect to everyone.
In business, things are different. You aren’t responsible for getting everyone on board or for talking to everyone. You only have to talk to your yeses - the people who are bought into what you do.
But doing this well? It can be a sneaky challenge…
This week we’re talking about how to know WHO you’re talking to and simple strategies for focusing your time, energy, and attention on the people who want exactly what you have to sell!
Networking is something lots of people AVOID, but really, it’s just business-speak for talking to people. And talking to people is one of the fastest and most effective ways to make more money in your business.
So how do you network effectively in a way that actually works for YOU?
This week we’re talking about simple, easy to implement strategies to network like YOURSELF. Watch out - you might even start to enjoy it!
Simplicity is one of my core business (and life!) values. Simple is just better. It makes everything - from day to day life to work and everything in between - easier.
This week we’re going to talk about how to approach growing a business in 2021 without making it complicated. It really is possible to keep it simple AND thrive, all at the same time.
This week, I’m sharing 10 thoughts that have changed my life and business in 2020.
They are the thoughts that have helped me to create a thriving business from nothing in less than a year, the thoughts I use to help my clients create their OWN thriving businesses, and the thoughts that have kept me sane in a less-than-sane year.
I’ll share not only how these thoughts have helped me, but also how YOU can apply them in your own life and business starting today.
In planning for your business in the new year, I believe that the most effective approach is focusing on ONE goal. This week on the podcast we’re going to talk step by step through the ONE goal approach to planning for your business in 2021!
Teachers LOVE to learn. We like to read, to research, to figure out, to discover, to hunt down resources...and it’s a GREAT asset to us in the education world. It’s the ability to think ‘hmmm, I wonder how other people have done that’ and then go out and find something to help us do what we need to do. When teachers move into the business world, we take our learning brains with us. And this learning-centered way is a huge blessing, but it also has a BIG downside because it creates a LOT of noise (all the different options, SO many ‘right ways’, all the voices…) eeek. This week on the podcast we’re going to talk about our learning-centered teacher brains and strategies for effectively navigating the deafening noise in the business world.
When I left the teaching world and started a business I had alllll kinds of guilt. Guilt that I’d left my calling - my forever job. Guilt that I had changed my plans. Guilt that I wanted to do something else. Guilt that I was making more money than I had made as a teacher (and even more guilt because I wanted to make even more…). On this episode we’re going to talk about all the flavors of guilt that come with the move from education to business, what the heck to do with them (instead of letting them beat you down...), and why the work of handling all the guilt REALLY matters.
Silence can be scary in business. Especially if you are coming from the teaching world, where there's ALL kinds of feedback/information coming at you all the time. In this episode we talk about assessing as a teacher versus in a business (and where to start thinking if it's so quiet you're WISHING there were crickets...)
One of the core ideas of Teachers in Business is this: teaching skills ARE business skills. This is what I’m here to help you see. Today we’re going to talk about the first layer of this which is how this idea - that teacher skills ARE business skills - could actually be true. We’ll also talk about who the hell am I to have the nerve to say so!