The Dreamer's Manual: Recent Episodes
Julie Calcote
Welcome to the Dreamer’s Manual podcast. The place where entrepreneurs learn to follow their dreams without sacrificing their inner peace.
I'm Julie Calcote and I've made it my mission to help entrepreneurs get unstuck in their business and focus on shifts that build on their dreams, evolve in their journey, and bust limiting beliefs.
Most of the time life doesn’t go as planned, and this podcast is your green-light to go ahead and throw that hard and fast 5-year plan out the window. Because your dreams will evolve as you grow - Sometimes in ways we never imagined!
I'm the creator of the Hire, Hire Pants on Fire Course, online business manager, and a lifelong dreamer myself. And I created this podcast like your favorite streaming service - dropping new season’s throughout the year to give you deep dives on topics related to business, life, and entrepreneurship that will help you focus on your zone of genius and guide you from your dreams to your version of success.
Listen and subscribe to get access to all the episodes to create your own visionary handbook- The Dreamer’s Manual.
"It is far more lucrative and fun to leverage your strengths instead of attempting to fix all the chinks in your armor.
The choice is between multiplication of results using strengths or incremental improvement fixing weaknesses that will, at best, become mediocre"
Tim Ferriss
Do you focus on building up your strengths or shoring up your weaknesses?
If we over-focus on what we're not great at we're neglecting spending time practicing and excelling in that thing we're really good at.
Today on the podcast I'm giving examples of re-framing common weaknesses and how they might actually be serving you in your life and in your business.
We also talk about how focusing on what your great at and making it better could be a much easier (and more enjoyable) path to success for you.
Links You'll Love:
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
"If I had a word of the year it would be unhinged." Richelle
Have you ever felt stuck in your business?
Do you doubt yourself? Make investments without knowing if they will increase your bottom line or drain your time and profit?
Introducing my friend and copywriter extraordinaire Richelle Villalta, your tough-love biz bestie who cares enough to tell you the truth other people skate around.
On this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our (formerly) private "Hot Goss" sessions and tackle the topics of:
- Why we never want to hear the words Imposter Syndrome again
- The reasons why you should NOT invest in that next online course
- And how to infuse your life and business with more of the "IDGAF" attitude NOW
If you haven't had the pleasure to meet Richelle yet - she is a freelance copywriter and virtual assistant, based in Colorado. She was born and raised in rural Kansas. She is a Kansas State alum, where she earned a degree in Entrepreneurship with a focus in Marketing. After graduation, she made the move to Colorado.
Early in her professional life, she quickly realized that the corporate world and the role of an "employee" were not where she truly belonged. While on maternity leave with her daughter, she launched her business and became fully booked within 4 months. This allowed her to leave her corporate job and become a full time freelancer. Richelle specializes in email marketing, blog posts, social posts and VIP Day Dubsado builds. In addition to her business, she is also a blog contributor to the Colorado Springs Mom Collective.
She is a mom, with two kids under 3, a dog mom to 2 chihuahuas, and fulfilling her dream as a trophy wife. In her free time, you can find her working on a DIY home project, hiding away in the craft room or playing with her plants.
You can find Richelle at:
https://www.instagram.com/sproutandscript/
https://msha.ke/richellevillalta
Do you have joy and ease during your workday or are you putting off your happiness until you clock out?
This quick episode is for you if you want to explore bringing more happiness into your day-to-day and you have space to make small shifts in your life and environment.
We talk about:
- Why we might save up your joy for pockets of your day or life and the possibility of expanding that happiness
- Specific things I shifted that made each day better as a whole
- The benefits of increasing your happiness
Links You'll Love:
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
Do you work with or do you identify as someone who is neurodivergent?
In today's episode, I'm sharing three things I do to best support clients who are neurodivergent (primarily ADD, ADHD, and Autistic). If you have some strategies and a better understanding of where your client might struggle you'll be much more effective at helping them!
Some takeaways from this episode:
- How you can leverage a digital calendar to your client's benefit
- When you're client just can't complete a task there are still ways to support them
- What strategies can you use to make it more likely that the tasks that your neurodivergent client needs to get done in the business are complete?
Book I mentioned in the episode (non-affiliate links):
- Scattered to Focused
- Autism in Heels
Disclaimer - I'm not an expert but just a boots-on-the-ground person working with and through my and my clients' time management challenges.
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Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
As a business owner, do you dread summer vacation? Are your routines out of whack, your kids are home eating 10x as much as they normally do, and your business feels overwhelming?
That's not why we got into business!
In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing how I adjust my summer schedule to fit around my business and my kids. After 6+ summers in business and many lessons learned, the schedule comes together like a well-oiled machine!
Some takeaways from this episode:
☀️ How to make adjustments in your work calendar and availability: when you'll work, what to cut, and alternative services you can incorporate
☀️ Using a digital calendar to create a summer schedule and flexible framework of kids' activities to beat the summer boredom
☀️ Creating your personal summer bucket list so you also feel happy and fulfilled when fall rolls around
Links You'll Love:
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
Have you ever been so fed up with certain parts of your business that you want to ghost them? Have you felt you needed to step back from your business to gain clarity on where you should be focusing?
In this episode, I share insights into how to make big shifts in your business without starting from scratch, how to spot burnout before it happens, and how to know if pulling back from some areas of your business might be right for you.
Here are a few of my favorite takeaways from this episode:
- How to know if you're too in the weeds of your own business
- Deciding what adjustments to make in your business when you have an upcoming busy season in your life
- How you can bring new energy into your business even if it's counter to what 'everyone else' is doing
- Lessons learned from a year of no social media marketing
Most of all, I'm so grateful to be back recording episodes with you, and thank you for listening!!
Links You'll Love:
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My website: www.juliecalcote.com
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
Today on the podcast we're sharing a timely episode all about how to stand out with the rise of computer-generated, bot AI content and copywriting.
My guest Jennifer is a copywriter and storytelling extraordinaire, whose business it is to write copy that converts.
On this episode we talk all about:
- Using stories helps people remember you, relate to you, and invest in you
- What is TMI (too much information) in storytelling and when you should amp it up
- Ethical storytelling when you're sharing about other people (including your clients)
- When to hire a copywriter and
- Qs to ask to find the perfect copywriter for you
- How to find your authentic voice
- and more!
If you haven't met Jennifer yet, she is a copywriter and storytelling expert. Jennifer supports female entrepreneurs around the globe by crafting story-driven content that converts.
As a former librarian, Jennifer believes in the power of words and the importance of using your voice. Now, she's on a mission to help more business owners harness the strength of stories, too.
Jennifer's Links:
Visit Jennifer's website: https://jenniferdewittcopy.com/
Find Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdewittcopy
Jennifer's Freebie: 100 Storytelling Prompts to Help Your Copy Connect & Convert: https://jenniferdewittcopy.com/story
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As an online business owner, did you come to this space looking for more opportunity and freedom?
One common question I hear from solopreneurs and entrepreneurs is - "how do I leave my business and take a vacation?"
Today we're diving into this topic and more with Sarah Noked! If you haven't met Sarah yet, she is the founder of Sarah Noked OBM. Her mission is simple: to empower online Entrepreneurs and Online Service Providers to build thriving, profitable businesses with the help of streamlined systems, marketing automation, and a winning team.
Sarah is a leading authority and educator, sharing valuable resources and programs that support and train online service professionals with actionable tools to leverage their skills and translate their talents into profitable and meaningful businesses.
To date, Sarah has trained thousands of aspiring Online Business Managers, and provided them with a proven framework to transition into the online service industry confidently.
On this episode, we talk about:
- Why accountability is a big part of OBM School and our businesses
- What three core things does every service-based business owner need to have dialed in and on their to-do list
- A step-by-step plan to take time stress-free time off in your business
- OBM Week - and more!
Sarah's Links:
- OBM Week: www.sarahnoked.com/dreamer
- Confident OBM Facebook Group for Virtual Assistants and OBMs: www.facebook.com/groups/confidentobm
- Sarah's Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahnoked
- Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/company/sarahnoked
- OBM Starter Kit
- Standard Operating Procedure Kit Freebie
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Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs (use code SUMMER for $10 off)
& Pitches to Riches
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Love them or hate them systems are part of our business and lives - and they're here to stay!
Today on the podcast I'm talking all about five easy ways I've upgraded my systems. From using our systems to the best of our ability to leaving systems that are no longer a good fit for us - let's dive in and make our lives simpler and easier!
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One of the things I love so much about this episode is that I believe it will hold up a mirror to some of your ingrained thought patterns - and offer a different alternative.
Today on the podcast we're talking to Jennifer Szpigiel. She founded Becoming Iconic, a brand that includes an agency, coaching, a podcast (that I love), a magazine - and more! Jen has spent the last 18+ years raising businesses and babies. Her decision to jump into entrepreneurship has created multiple 7 figure businesses, memories made all over the world, and radical responsibility for how she spends her days.
Our conversation was so rich and it includes:
- The real meaning of time freedom
- How leaning into pleasure and joy NOW leads to more abundance
- What is radical personal responsibility and why it's so critical to leadership
- And more!
My hope is that this conversation edges you a little (or a lot) out of your comfort zone.
Connect with Jen:
Jen's Website: https://becomingiconic.co
Find Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingiconic/
Work with Jen: https://becomingiconic.co/work-with-me
Meeting your Iconic Self Meditation Download (scroll down): https://becomingiconic.co
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Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
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I'm back with another solo episode and in my head, I'm referring to this topic as 'the episode that almost wasn't'.
When I share about the courses, books, certifications, systems, marketing, and general ways I've grown my business over the past five years it has always felt like I've left something out - because I have.
What you haven't seen is the inner work that goes on 100% behind the scenes and that is what I want to share with you today.
In this episode, I share:
- How I use the 'law of attraction in my life and business
- My favorite books that have helped me along the way
- Modalities and people that have helped me get unstuck
- Exercises and practices I love
Now, if woo isn't your thing this episode won't be for you - we'll see you next week. But if you want to talk about the 'more' that also helps me to do the things I do in life and business then get ready for some fun!
Links to the things I share about today:
- The Processes audiobook by E/J/A Hicks
- Storm in a Teacup By Helen Czerski
- Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
- The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
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Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
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As we ease into summer, sometimes that means new schedules and shifted priorities for our businesses.
Today, my guest Jackie talks about how she runs her online business during the summer with kids at home and what automation she sets up in her business to nurture her audience while not being tied to her desk 24/7.
If you haven't met her yet, Jackie Ellis is a Digital Marketing Strategist who helps busy online entrepreneurs grow profitable, joyful businesses through killer copywriting + marketing. As the owner of a mom-led digital marketing agency, she’s committed to helping female entrepreneurs get seen (and make more money) online.
We talk about:
- Facebooks ads and the nature of change in online business
- The automation Jackie built to nurture her email list
- Having kids home for summer and the possibility of them working in your business
- Why shifting your expectations for summer can support you and your business
Connect with Jackie:
Jackie's Website: www.jackieellismarketing.com
Find Jackie's Free Facebook Ads Training: www.jackieellismarketing.com/10x
Follow Jackie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjackieellis/
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Have you ever dreamed of hosting in-person events? Whether for your business or your hobby (knitting retreat anyone?), in-person events can be a powerful way to showcase your expertise and deepen your impact.
Today our guest is Marsha Battee. She is an event planning strategist and coach for visionary entrepreneurs who want to create awe-inspiring experiences for their clients. From ideation to day-of execution, Marsha is an expert in all aspects of development and management, whether it’s a small, intimate retreat or a high-end multi-day conference.
Most recently, she hosted the 1st Annual Black Nurses Week Conference, a 3-day event for which she secured a dozen speakers and $25K in sponsorships.
Today Marsha shares:
- How in-person events can increase customer loyalty and sales
- Why in-person events create better outcomes for your clients
- How to navigate in-person events as a guest or host as an introvert
- How pivoting her business helped Marsha step into her power - and more!
Connect with Marsha:
Follow Marsha on IG
Book a call at www.bookmarsha.com or visit her website HERE
Find Marsha on Facebook
Listen to the Event Secrets Podcast HERE
Download Marsha's free guide: 10 Questions to Ask an Event Planner Before Hiring Them
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Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
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If you've been in business long enough you've had this experience. You take on a client who seems like a great fit only for things to go downhill.
Virtual work can be isolating and especially so when things aren't going well. Sprinkle a little shame into the mix and it's easy to get really off track.
Today we're discussing
- The 3 steps to take when you have a client relationship turn sour
- How to lower the odds of this type of thing ever happening again in your business
- And how to recover
This episode really comes from my heart to you and I hope it finds those who need it just at the right time.
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Have your or your clients thought about using podcasts to grow your email list?
Today Allison is sharing how to increase your trust and connection with your audience so you can grow your email list using podcasts! We dive into so many things related to online business and podcasts including:
- The importance of having a purpose for your podcast
- The role of a Podcast Manger in your business
- How to stay consistent in your podcast episode production
- How a podcast can grow your email list
- How many freebies should you have
And more!
Links You'll Love:
Allison's Free How to Start a Podcast Audio Series
Podcast With Purpose
Allison's Website
Allison's Instagram
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Sending out a cold pitch can be nerve-wracking! But there are things you can do to improve your chances of success on a cold pitch and that's what we're talking about today on the podcast.
If you want to spend time growing your audience, increasing your sales, and showing your expertise in your business then using a borrowed audience can get a great way to do that!
But anyone who has spent time and care building listeners or followers is also going to be very protective of that audience.
Today I'm digging deeper into the seven ways I've helped my clients get a YES on their cold pitches - and how you can too!
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The last few years have been challenging for many people around the world and more than ever turned to online and virtual spaces to stay connected. The online business world was no exception.
I like to pay attention to trends because often you can see patterns of bigger wants, needs, and solutions for your ideal clients and your business in these trends.
In this episode, we're talking about hot trends for podcasts in 2023 and their impact on the online business space in general.
We talk about:
- What people are seeking after the upheaval of the past few years
- The rise of niche content
- The role AI will play in content creation and reduce the barrier to entry into the podcast space
- How technology is making podcasts are more personal experience
- The forecasted podcast ad spend dollars - and more!
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Trigger Warning: Today we're talking about online bullying and people who've had thoughts of suicide or been told to commit suicide by other people online. If you would like to skip this part of the episode you can start at minute 12:35.
Today's podcast is more of a personal one that includes conversations I've been having with friends IRL. In this episode we discuss:
- Anonymous online bullies and trolls AND real-life consequences
- The trend of accountability in social media
- How to find your personal style
- Why authenticity matters
- The comfort of recycled trends (including tattoos)
Links:
Brianna Madia Instagram
Nowhere for Very Long by Brianna Madia
Brianna Madia YouTube Video Story
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Let's plan together!
Something Ithat comes up a lot in Q&As and DMs is how I break down things when planning (reverse engineering goals) and how I use ClickUp to keep these things organized.
Well, today on the podcast we're doing both!
I'm walking you through my next 8-week sprint from goal setting, to breaking those goals down into smaller pieces, and tips and tricks I use to get and keep myself motivated.
And as a bonus, if you're on my e-mail newsletter list I'm sending out a video of me plugging these projects into my ClickUp folder for sprints!
Happy spring planning friends!
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You know in this community we love an authentic content and customer delivery strategy!
Whether:
- You want to highlight a different learning style
- Talking things out is the way you like to teach
- Or your ideal customer is always on the go
there are SO many great reasons why you will want to use more audio in your business.
In this podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 ways you can use audio in 2023 - and only one of them includes social media.
Links You'll Love:
Episode: Year in Podcasting
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Time blocking can be an amazing and supportive planning technique and I still recommend it for certain people.
The way I had been planning shifted during the pandemic and the way I'm planning now feels helps me feel productive and is supportive of my life and the ways that I like to work.
Today I'm breaking down:
- When to use time blocking in your life and business
- The benefits of time blocking
- How I knew it was time to make a change to a new way of daily and weekly planning
- What planning techniques I'm using and loving now
- Why this shift supports my brain and my life
- And more!
Links You'll Love:
Push Journal by Chalene Johnson
Do Less by Kate Northrup and Do Less Planner by Kate Northrup
The Processes by Abraham Hicks
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
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How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement?
My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. This is part 2 of our discussion about creating top-notch customer experiences in your online business.
Katrina comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with the tech of the online space to create a powerful mix of support for online business owners.
Online business owners and customers talk - what they say is up to you. Katrina teaches us how to connect authentically and improve the customer experience in your business. By following these strategies, businesses can not only create a loyal customer base, but also increase their revenue, and achieve long-term success.
Katrina did not bring any fluff! In this second episode. Katrina teaches us her top tips and strategies she uses when working with business owners to bring customer experience and service to the forefront of your online business.
Highlights from this Episode* Mistakes business owners make when it comes to tech and the customer experience journey * Why an impersonal automated funnel is outdated for most customers and nothing is "passive" * Why knowing your personal values will impact your business and its legacy * The impact of predictable communication when setting boundaries * Understanding why businesses that don't deliver on their promises don't succeed in the long run
Connect with Katrina:Website:https://scarlettandco.ca
Email: katrina@scarlettandco.ca
Blog: https://scarlettandco.ca/blog/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scarlettcoltd
Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/scarlettandcocx/
Next Step Links:
Freebie: https://scarlettandco.ca/5-customer-centric-emails/
OBM Week
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BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
We’re trying something different, and releasing my latest interview for the podcast in 2 parts. Whether you decide to listen one at a time or binge them both together, the information is so good you’re going to want to take notes.
How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement?
My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. She comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with the tech of the online space to create a powerful mix of support for online business owners.
Online business owners and customers talk - what they say is up to you. Katrina teaches us how to connect authentically and improve the customer experience in your business. By following these strategies, businesses can not only create a loyal customer base, but also increase their revenue, and achieve long-term success.
Katrina did not bring any fluff! In this first episode. Katrina teaches us her top tips and strategies she uses when working with business owners to bring customer experience and service to the forefront of your online business.
Stay tuned to part 2 to get MORE actionable steps to take the info shared here and get started applying to your business.
Don't forget to check out the links below to connect with Katrina personally!
Highlights from this Episode* Mistakes business owners make when it comes to tech and the customer experience journey * Why an impersonal automated funnel is outdated for most customers and nothing is "passive" * Why knowing your personal values will impact your business and its legacy * The impact of predictable communication when setting boundaries * Understanding why businesses that don't deliver on their promises don't succeed in the long run
Connect with Katrina:Website:https://scarlettandco.ca
Email: katrina@scarlettandco.ca
Blog: https://scarlettandco.ca/blog/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scarlettcoltd
Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/scarlettandcocx/
Next Step Links:
Freebie: https://scarlettandco.ca/5-customer-centric-emails/
OBM Week
Book a call with me
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
TikTok: @juliecalcote
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
We’re trying something different, and releasing my latest interview for the podcast in 2 parts. Whether you decide to listen one at a time or binge them both together, the information is so good you’re going to want to take notes.
Nobody says, “ I want less freedom,” when they're starting or growing their business. But many entrepreneurs are missing out on key opportunities to build time and decision freedom because they are avoiding the numbers. Yep, understanding your business data can be challenging, but it's crucial for making informed decisions that lead to growth and success. And we’re bringing even more solutions to help get you unstuck.
In this episode, we're excited to welcome Analytics and Operations Consultant, Kiva Slade, who will help us demystify and address our numbers realistically, bring clarity to Google Analytics 4, and unlock the power of our business data.
Kiva Slade is the Owner and Lead Consultant of The 516 Collaborative, and she is committed to helping businesses use data and analytics for data-driven decision-making. Kiva collaborates with her clients and gives them the high-level strategy, data, and operational excellence they need to show up as their best selves in their business and personal lives. She does this while honoring her values of integrity, candor, curiosity, optimism, and fun.
Don't let the aversion to numbers hold you back! Tune in to this episode to learn from Kiva and unleash the power of your business data. With her guidance, you'll be able to identify opportunities for growth, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions that lead to success. Let's get excited about data and take our creative enterprises to the next level!
Highlights from this Episode How Kiva got her start in this arena * How tracking your numbers can empower you and reserve and direct your energy toward the most impactful endeavors in our business * Marketing and operational data financial data to create business intelligence and wealth creation for women to guide your business forward faster. * How data tracking can help simplify decision-making and bring you freedom * Releasing shame about the Backend of your business * Where to start, with tracking and recognizing what you’re already doing to make decisions around the numbers without the sense of angst * Making small informed tweaks to improve the way we connect, and ultimately change the game in our business * Setting realistic expectations so we can harness the energy of going slow at first so that we can ultimately go fast, (and more effectively)in our business * What to do when you have the numbers but don’t yet know how to effectively extract meaning from them * The nitty gritty about Google analytics 4 and how to migrate over from universal analytics without a whole tech team +Her 10-step migration checklist and/or 48 hour google setup VIP Days* to help simplify the transition (see links below)
Captivating Quotes from this Episode:5:53 Harnessing all the components to build our Business Intelligence
“So looking at people’s marketing data, as well as operational data, because to me, they're both really important in a business, there are two components, as well as financial data, which also build together to formulate what's called Business Intelligence, which big businesses use on a regular basis to guide their efforts. And I really think as small business owners, we need to take advantage of that as well. And using that business intelligence, intelligence to guide us forward in what we do. So I love that intersection of data and operations, and how the two inform each other. And really helping business owners harness their data. So that they, as I said earlier, just really make better decisions.”
12:07 The data deep dive is where the nuggets are
“ I think a lot of times we get caught in, let's fix it quickly. And when we're trying to fix it quickly, we don't do that deep dive. And the deep dive is often where the nuggets are, you know, where you're finding the real gems. And it's like, OH! because a quick fix just looks like people are on our list. And our email list is growing. Yeah, that's a good thing. You know, a deeper dive says, Oh, they're on the list for three months before they actually make a purchase. Okay, so you know then you need to nurture these people for three months cycle in order to get them to make a buy.
19:24 Starting with your Marketing Analytics to create time freedom
“We're on this content creation hamster wheel and feeling completely burnt out. So by starting with your marketing analytics, obviously, if you have a website, I strongly encourage you to have Google Analytics 4 installed on that. Because that is one way you're going to figure out how are people finding you, you know, connect that to your Google Search Console and have those things on your site. So you're knowing what SEO people are using to find you and where the heck are they coming from? Are they coming from just random Google or Bing searches? Or are they coming from Instagram? Facebook, Linked in Twitter, Pinterest, whatever that platform is in is that platform where you are spending your time?”
36:46 setting realistic expectations with your data
“ Being realistic in that if you've never launched anything, please don't tell me you want 50 like 1000 versions. Like, it would be great and wonderful. And I hope you have all the pixie dust to do that. But the reality is like a more realistic managed expectation is probably like your best goal might be 20, you know, in like your good goal is just that it might be 2 and be okay with that and know that it's a learning process. And it's a learning experience. And you'll take the data from what you've learned on this one, and you'll apply it to the next one, and that one will have more people. So it's looking at all of it as all interconnected. You know, and I don't know if we always do that, in our, in our minds, we think parts of our businesses… we don't always make the connections between what happens with operations as it relates to sales. Because if you did have 25 conversions, is your team ready to handle what that looks like to get that product out, to onboard those people into a coaching program, to… whatever it is like you want to see how each of these things is actually connected to one another. And when you start to have that more holistic framework, it really helps you make sure that you allow the timelines and set the right expectations for yourself and your team. And I think that really comes into play and it's helpful.”
46 :05 Her Google Analytics 4 Checklist resource
“The tool I have is it literally it's a migration checklist, it is 10 steps to get you set up in Google Analytics for without a tech team you do not have to be techie to do this, this will get you set up. This will also include important things like filtering out your internal IP, because a lot of things that took place in Universal Analytics was, people had their own, they never blocked out their own IP address. So that meant every time I went to my own website, it was counting me. And you're like, Well, I had 15 new visitors. Oh, wait, that was me for 13 of those. And so we don't want that data, we want to have what they call clean data and not dirty to be like, yeah, that was me. Okay, so we want to filter out you. Also get your team's IP addresses and filter them out, name them who they are. So that, you know those visits are not getting commingled with actual customer visits. And we can make some better decisions from that data. But literally, it's an easy peasy checklists, it gets you going, it gets you set up.”
Connect with Kiva:
Website: http://the516collaborative.com/
Email: hello@the516collaborative.com
LinkedIn: http://the516collaborative.com/
Links you'll love:
Free Move to Google Analytics 4 Checklist
516 Collaborative Services- Google Analytics 4 Setup VIP Day
Julie’s Dream Team Starter Kit
OBM Week
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
TikTok: @juliecalcote
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
Today we're excited to share a repeat guest - Becky Brunner!
One thing I've heard since the beginning of 2023 is how many people are craving connection. Whether that's in your personal life or it extends to your online business life and community, I'm seeing people really digging into all that community has to offer.
Becky is an expert at community. She is a value-driven, adventure-loving, team culture strategist who works with female-owned businesses and their teams to get them connecting on a level beyond just “work.”
Today we dig into:
- Does community increase your business revenue?
- How to authentically create connections
- Networking and connecting as an introvert
- How to use tech to support your business connections
- Creating community in your course or membership
- And more!
Links You'll Love:
Becky's Website
Team Connection Subscription
Becky's Free 30 Days of Connection Prompts
Find Becky on Instagram
OBM Week
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
TikTok: @juliecalcote
Do you:
- Have a podcast
- Want to start a podcast in 2023
- Have clients who have a podcast
- Want to market your business organically in 2023
If any of those apply to you, you're in luck friend! Today on the podcast our guest is Kayla Wells. Kayla is a powerful podcast manager and marketing mastermind and she's spilling all those secrets she gives to her paid clients to our community.
Kayla has such a relatable story on how she came to work from home and for herself:
Kayla is a lifelong learner who apparently got her degree in the wrong field. She was happily and quickly climbing the corporate ladder when a massive bombshell was dropped into her life. Not only did she find out she was pregnant with her second child... there was a third in there too.
Fast-forward to the end of her maternity leave and staring down the barrel of a one-income household and she knew there had to be a better way.
She started learning everything she could about building her own online business and when she found podcast management she knew she'd found her spot. Now she's on a mission to help creative professionals turned entrepreneur to spread their message and create their very own movements through podcasting.
Today Kayla shares:
- Her two top tips on how to promote and market your business and grow your podcast audience
- A breakdown of podcast ads
- How she does it all with 4 young kids at home, a marketing job, and a podcast management agency
- A common mistake people make when booking podcast guests
- How to be an amazing podcast guest
- And more!
Links from this episode:
Kayla's Website
Kayla's Podcast: Your Podcast Strategist Show
Find Kayla on Instagram
Find Kayla on LinkedIn
Find Kayla on Facebook
Other Show Links:
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
TikTok: @juliecalcote
It's here!
We love online business and we love reading so every few months the podcast listeners indulge us by letting us share all the things we're reading - loving and hating!
In this episode, Kim and I share our favorite fiction and non-fiction reads of 2022. Our lists are small but mighty. Stayed tuned for book reviews and butter balls!
The Links You're Looking For:
House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City book one by Sarah J. Maas
House of Sky and Breath, Crescent City book two by Sarah J. Maas
Drive by Kate Stewart
Reverse by Kate Stewart
Rich as F*ck by Amanda Frances
The Bonds that Tie Series by J. Bree starting with Broken Bonds
Of Gold and Dust by Samantha Wills
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Between Wrath and Mercy and Between Despair and Hope by Jess Wisecup
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
Spare by Prince Harry
The Power of Awareness by Neville Goddard
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
It's 2023 and today we're diving in to how you can grow your social media channels while being authentic, strategic, and NOT burning out!
Meet Kim Weldin! Kim is a wife, mother, and online entrepreneur who has a passion for helping "momprenuers" succeed. She specializes in helping other momprenuers optimize their social media and Pinterest content in order to grow their audience, drive traffic to their website, and generate sales.
Today we're talking about:
- how to effectivly batch your content
- if you should be using video in your social media
- the role of a personal niche in social media
- if we should be using TikTok - and more!
Links:
Kim's Website
Find Kim on TikTok
Hang out with Kim on Instagram
Legging Hanger from Amazon
No Sweat SOPs
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
Instagram: juliecalcoteobm
TikTok: @juliecalcote
Welcome and happy 2023 to our podcast dreamer's family!
Today on the podcast I'm spilling the beans on where we've been the last few weeks including:
- why I trashed my last podcast episode for the first time ever,
- how I manifested a word of the year even though I didn't want one,
- and the TikTok hack that led to a big epiphany for my life and business!
Many online business owners get their start in the corporate world before they set out to become entrepreneurs. It's a place where we can learn some great skills, but we can also develop a faulty perception of how valuable our talents truly are when we’re playing by somebody else’s rules.
My guest Lindsay White left her corporate job in 2019 and set out to create a freelance business that was able to not only replace her corporate salary but exceed it, all while giving her the flexibility to work exactly how she wanted to work. Now she’s the owner of a successful marketing agency and helps other women gain the marketing skills to go out on their own and build their own successful freelance marketing businesses.
Listen to get all the details about her career as a corporate Director of Marketing, and how she shares her framework and processes to open up a world of possibility with her clients.
Highlights from this EpisodeWe talk about:
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Learning Director of Marketing role in an in-house agency in the corporate environment and beginning freelancing to take control over her future, and run and scale her own online marketing business
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Connecting with the first client creating a strategy, and recognizing the opportunity to fill a need in the online space.
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Empowering women to recognize their talents and confidently offer their skills to a broader client base
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The simple steps you can take to create a values-based business to help align your business with your goals, and stay off the hamster wheel of hustle while building or growing your business.
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Managing the balance between increasing cash flow and growing your services without burning out through planning what offer model is sustainable for you.
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The actionable steps to take TODAY to start moving the needle forward in your service-based business.
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The benefits of hiring a Director of Marketing for those looking to hire
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The 3-month cohort program Lindsay created to educate and certify DOMs and help build the skills and confidence to support your business and pivot into the new role.
Website: https://lindsaywhite.co/
Email: Hello@Lindsaywhite.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaywhite.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.klasing
Links:
Director of Marketing Certification Waitlist
Director of Marketing Hiring Form
Freebie: Director of Marketing Roadmap
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
We're back with another behind-the-scenes episode!
You guys have loved when I break down the inner workings of my own business so today we're bringing you behind the scenes of how I plan (or don't for a new year).
In this episode we talk about:
- What I do before I ever start planning for a new year
- The questions I ask myself as I reflect on the past year
- How I plan for the new year
- And what I do if I absolutely have no enthusiasm for new year's planning
I hope you find this helpful and if nothing else, leave today's episode with permission to plan your life and business in a way that's authentic and feels good - to you!
Links:
Intelligent Change Planner
Beautiful Life Lab
Sprint Planning Podcast Episode
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
No Sweat SOPs
It might be turkey time, but Kim and I are BACK!
We decided that during this holiday season, we would surprise you with a bonus episode all about what we’re reading, what we’ve read, and very importantly, what we’re excited to read!
ENTER: Our Fall Reads + Winter TBR
If you’re anything like us, during the holiday season, we love to listen to podcasts, episodes, or audiobooks that aren’t so…”businessy.”
So, why not join us?
As usual, there are tons of laughter, Kim’s southern accent, and LOTS of juicy reads to discuss.
Grab your headphones or earbuds and dive into your recipes while listening to another fun book talk episode!
Links for this Episode
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
What hunts inside the shadows (of Flesh and Bones Series book 2) by Harper L. Woods
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
To Snap a Silver Stem book 2, by Sarah Parker (Rapunzel retelling)
Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Manascalo
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 2
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
Self Care for the Wisdom Years by Cheryl Richardson
In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
Spindle's End by Robin McKinely (cozy fantasy)
The House Witch by Delemhach
Women with ADHD, Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly and Break Through Barriers by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank
By a Thread by Lucy Score
The Professional by Kresley Cole
Drive by Kate Stewart
Reverse by Kate Stewart
She's back!
Our friend Sarah Noked is back and sharing about a topic I know is on many of our minds - what impact will a recession have on our business AND how to protect and grow our business in all types of economic climates.
If you haven't yet met Sarah, she is the founder of Sarah Noked OBM. Her mission is simple: to empower online Entrepreneurs and Online Service Providers to build thriving, profitable businesses with the help of streamlined systems, marketing automation, and a winning team.
Sarah is a leading authority and educator, sharing valuable resources and programs that support and train online service professionals with actionable tools to leverage their skills and translate their talents into profitable and meaningful businesses.
To date, Sarah has trained thousands of aspiring Online Business Managers, and provided them with a proven framework to transition into the online service industry confidently, effectively, and successfully.
In this episode we talk about:
- How to diversify your business and what to offer to bring in more income
- Mindsets to survive all seasons of business
- Where to invest for the biggest impact
- AND Sarah shares about her upcoming free training for service-based support professionals
Links:
Confident OBM Week Free Event(November 29, 30, and Dec. 1)
OBM School Visibility Workshop
Confident OBM Facebook group
Sarah's LinkedIn
Connect with Sarah on Instagram
When it comes to our businesses, processes and systems might not be everybody’s love language. But that’s why we have this amazing community of online service providers to lean on to create the clarity and ease in our business that helps us thrive.
I had the opportunity to chat with fellow OBM Shay Howard in October, and I loved learning about her story, and how it informed her perspectives in her service-based business.
Shay is a mom and wife who lives in Northern Colorado. She left her career as a high school counselor after having her daughter in August of 2021 and is now a Director of Operations, Online Business Manager, and Dubsado specialist. Shay partners with female creatives who are in a stage of growth to help streamline their business with operations, systems, and strategic planning.
When she is not serving her clients, you’ll find Shay spending time with her daughter and husband, playing fetch with the dogs, lifting at her local CrossFit gym, or visiting her family’s ranch in South Dakota. We got to chat a little bit about the similarities between weightlifting and business… you’re going to love that conversation. She also shares insights to help get aligned with your mission, vision, and values while offering an exceptional client experience that infuses energy and ease into your business.
Make sure you scroll down to the bottom to access the links and connect with Shay!
Highlights from this EpisodeWe talk about:
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Having outside interests and commitments help shape our mindset and perspective with our own business
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Surrounding ourselves with the people in business who help ground us and help us shift and protect our energy and move in the right direction for our business.
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Becoming confident about the client experience you’re offering
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Creating ease for yourself and your clients through specific processes
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The 4 phases of a strong consumer process to create a clear timeline and clarity for your clients and customers
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Streamlining your processes to suit your business and recognize what works for you, your lifestyle, mission, values, and bandwidth
Connect
Website: www.shayhoward.co
Email: shayhowardllc@gmail.com
Instagram/Facebook: @shayhoward.co
Links
Work With Shay https://www.shayhoward.co/services
Client Process Checklist Freebie
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
Friends, 2023 will be here before we know it! Wouldn’t you like to start the new year with a new rhythm or pattern that saves your time and sanity? Yes please!
In today’s episode, I am sharing concrete ideas that you can take and successfully implement into your life. These ideas and strategies will save you time not only in your business, but your personal life as well!
From using time saving hacks at home to business automations that will give you SO many hours back to your day, this episode is so timely and needed.
Let’s eliminate, delegate, and celebrate the rest of this year by saving REAL time in a REAL meaningful way. I’m ready to spend time on the people and things that matter. Join me, friends.
Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Find me on IG
Free: Dream Team Starter Kit (includes free time study template)
My website: www.juliecalcote.com
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Do you have a virtual team or co-workers and you're not sure what to gift them this holiday season?
Today on the podcast Kim and I share our favorite gift ideas for the people that support you all year long. We've covered ideas for all budgets and even added some non-gift ideas too!
Links:
Find me on Instagram or at my website: www.juliecalcote.com
Connect with Kim on Instagram or her website: https://kimberlyweldin.com/
Check out Kim's Etsy store for amazing social media templates HERE
Podcast Links:
Have you thought about starting a podcast? Or have you considered being a guest on podcasts to grow your business? Today on the show I'm breaking down what one year of running and growing a podcast has looked like behind the scenes - and things to consider if you want to do the same thing! The fun, connections, and marketing the Dreamer's Manual podcast has brought into my business has been an incredible journey - and one that I'm so grateful for. The podcast has also given me some unexpected gifts like stepping more fully every episode into my own expertise - and the confidence to show up in other places online - like TikTok and IG Live!
So whether you have a podcast idea you'd like to bring to the world, love peeking behind the scenes to see what the first year of our podcast was really like, or want to celebrate with us - today's episode is for you!
LINKS: Starting a podcast: book I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Binge-Worthy-Podcast-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B08GJYS1G5/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1FXXOJIQ5BP4P&keywords=start+a+podcast+book&qid=1667239297&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI2IiwicXNhIjoiMS45OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=start+a+podcast+book%2Caps%2C1185&sr=8-20 (Start a Binge-Worthy Podcast by Krystal Proffitt) Content creation book I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1916181112/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Content 10x) by Amy Woods and Chris Ducker Julie's website: www.juliecalcote.com Julie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm) https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/8d977835e7 (Free Dream Team Starter Kit) https://www.obmschool.com/visibility-workshop/ (OBM School Visibility Workshop) (hosted by yours truly) Finally get organized + painlessly outsource with https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOPs)
Today on the podcast I'm digging into the 8 red (and yellow) flags I see most often in virtual hiring - both what they are and how what steps to take if you see these things come up when your hiring a team. Whether you're thinking of hiring someone for your business or you want to know how to show up better for your own sales calls, this episode has something for you. When I started by business online after having my second child, I started to break down and document my hiring process: ✅ How to find the right team member for a specific business ✅ How to screen these candidates ahead of time to make interviews as productive as possible ✅ What questions to ask candidates to get to know them at a deeper level - and look for red flags This is the same hiring process I share with my clients as they grow and build their virtual teams and in my course Hire, Hire Pants on Fire.
Links Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gift-of-fear-survival-signals-that-protect-us-from-violence-gavin-de-becker/16439011?ean=9780316235778 (The Gift of Fear) by Gavin DeBecker https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/8d977835e7 (Free Dream Team Starter Kit) Julie's Website https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (Julie Instagram)
As someone who grew up before the age of Instagram and Facebook I sometimes still have a love/hate relationship with social media. Where I fall most days is a gratitude for the connection, opportunities, entertainment, and education I find online. BUT that doesn't mean that there aren't seasons where it feels hard.
Today on the podcast we're diving into what happens when social media makes us feel more bad than good and what to do about it.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.tiktok.com/@destini.ann/video/7143778842711248170?_t=8VicvxHiGxG&_r=1 (Tik Tok Video)
Ways to connect:
https://www.obmschool.com/visibility-workshop/ (OBM School Visibility Workshop) (hosted by yours truly) Finally get organized + painlessly outsource with https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOPs) Find me on https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (IG: /juliecalcoteobm)
I'm feeling called in this season to simplify, and declutter (physically and with my time). No matter how busy the day is, if I was doing what I most wanted to do, I feel happy and content. I believe staying aligned with your values by knowing what things don't fit into your life and business will not only bring you happiness but protect you from stress and burnout. When you say No to something you are making room for more of what brings you joy. I was inspired by Kate Northrup's No list to create one of my own. You could use a list like this for your life or your business - and I hope this episode inspires you to create one of your own! Today on the podcast I'm sharing the 4 big things that are on my "No" list and how that creates more of what I want to say "Yes!" to!
Links: https://katenorthrup.com/delegation-skills-how-to-craft-no-policies-in-your-business-and-let-them-and-your-team-say-no-for-you/ (Kate's No List)
Do you feel like you're wasting your time chasing the ever-changing trends in social media? Do you have a simple, authentic plan you execute monthly to bring a steady stream of leads into your business? This week, Sarah Noked and I sat down inside of her https://www.facebook.com/groups/1062929073805621 (Confident OBM Facebook Community) to talk about this and so much more around our personal journey with visibility + a Q&A at the end.
Important Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1062929073805621 (The Confident OBM Community) https://www.obmschool.com/visibility-workshop/ (OBM School: Visibility Workshop) https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=64 (Sarah's free OBM Starter Kit)
The Enneagram is one of my favorite tools to gain insight into what motivates and influences us! I love learning how to apply it so we can strengthen our connections with each other, and learn how to support others in the way that’s most helpful for them. In this episode of The Dreamer’s Manual podcast, I dig into all of this with my guest, Karissa Harrison, an Enneagram expert, who shares her wisdom about how anyone can use The Enneagram as a resource in our personal + professional lives. Whether you’re an Enneagram enthusiast like me, or you're just learning about it and want to know more, this episode will help add some great tricks to your toolkit to help build emotional intelligence and recognize how to keep evolving and strengthening your connections with others.
Karissa is a Certified Enneagram Coach and Consultant who's passionate about helping leaders use the Enneagram to execute a plan for personal and professional growth that works so well that everyone around them notices the results. With more than 15 years of leadership experience, including at the executive level, she is passionate about helping individuals and teams use the Enneagram to perform at their highest and best. Karissa has worked with executive leaders, entrepreneurs, and leaders from organizations all across the globe and teams from small businesses, schools, and Fortune 500 companies.
She shares tons of unique insights during this episode, so check out the links below for all the resources we discussed during our conversation.
Highlights from this Episode
We talk about:
How Karissa helps individuals and teams use the enneagram as a tool to increase their emotional intelligence, understand our motivations and behaviors, and how they affect our personal and professional lives.
Using the Enneagram as a tool to strengthen professional teams and impact the organization’s culture and foundation.
Using the Enneagram to diagnose the root motivations behind our behaviors and how it can help us address and overcome our own limits. We also chat about how the Enneagram helps us learn how to support our strengths and take informed action to mitigate misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Karissa's recommended books and resources to get started or continue your journey with the Enneagram.
What her framework looks like in group and 1-on-1 sessions, when she supports individuals and teams as they build their Enneagram awareness
Connect
Website: https://www.karissaharrison.com/ (https://www.karissaharrison.com/)
Email: karissa.harrison@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissaharrison/ (https://www.instagram.com/karissaharrison/)
Links : Work With Karissa: Ennea-Growth Accelerator, Coaching Waitlist, and Consulting Opportunities: https://www.karissaharrison.com/Workwithme (https://www.karissaharrison.com/Workwithme)
Free Enneagram Assessment: https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/karissa-harrison (https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/karissa-harrison)
Enneagram Book and Podcast Recommendations:
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190 (The Road Back To You) by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabille
Beatrice Chestnutt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-2-0-with-beatrice-chestnut-and-uranio-paes/id1499745500 (Enneagram 2.0 Podcast)
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
How do you feel about your brand? I’ve been saving this guest interview all summer, and I’m so excited to share it with you now! If you’re intrigued by all things branding, this episode is for you! Today Nikki shares the fundamental things you must have in place with your branding so you’re positioned appropriately for your ideal client to find you and buy from you, how to build a brand strategy, how to balance your personal style with your brand style - and so much more! My guest, Nikki Arensman, is an expert at supporting female entrepreneurs & founders in building a brand-driven business from day one. She’s the Founder of The Business of Branding Podcast and creator of The Brand Boutique, a modern branding template shop. I had the opportunity to interview her back in May 2022, just before the birth of her baby boy. In this episode, we get into her personal story and chat all about her business evolution, and how she serves women looking to build an ideal brand. Nikki has helped over 15,000 women-owned businesses build a brand they’re absolutely in love with by using her DIY Template Systems and Brand Strategy Products. She lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter, son, and 2 dogs.
Listen in for some great insights and don’t forget to check the links below for more information about all the things we discussed in the episode.
Highlights from this Episode
We talk about:
Nikki’s experience with building brands for over a decade started in licensing and all the interesting things she learned working with brands like Marvel and Disney, and her manufacturing experience with a women’s fashion line.
Working with business owners to build a brand strategy and foundation from their larger vision.
What it felt like to take a leap and sell her business without a plan when she was pregnant with her daughter and getting back-to-basics to embrace her creative roots
The larger conversation about the struggles female entrepreneurs face to create balance and wiggle room between life and their businesses, and how important it is to recognize that expectations and reality won't always match and that's okay.
The fundamental things you must have in place with your branding so you’re positioned appropriately for your ideal client to find you and buy from you.
The balance between personal and professional branding styles when it comes to reaching your audience.
Her pet peeves when it comes to branding, design trends, and seeking inspiration
And of course, all the best resources she has to offer (linked below.)
Connect: Website: https://brandboutique.co/ (https://brandboutique.co/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandboutique.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/brandboutique.co/)
Links: Freebie Brand Color Palletes: https://free.nikkiarensman.com/ (https://free.nikkiarensman.com/)
Nikki’s Product Vault: https://nikkiarensmanllc.vipmembervault.com/ (https://nikkiarensmanllc.vipmembervault.com/)
Branding Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyzugay (https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyzugay)
Megan James Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-an-inspirational-chat-on-being-an-artist/id1415260941?i=1000525444699 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-an-inspirational-chat-on-being-an-artist/id1415260941?i=1000525444699) BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
It's been a long hot summer and Kim and I knocked out a big list of summer reads! Some we loved and some we hated... In this episode, we share what books we read these past few months and what we plan to read for the next three months. We consumed a whole lotta fiction, a few non-fiction and some great audiobooks for those times when we need to read on the go!
Kim's Books: xx Julie's Books: Untainted by Lillian James - https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjbFoXAiax/ (book 2 disappeared from existence). Drive and Reverse by Kate Stewart (interactive kindle book) also by this author: The Ravenhood Series These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan (These Hollow Vows) - finished series Glow by Raven Kennedy The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang 🤢 Between Wrath & Mercy by Jess Wisecup (30-something main character) book 2 comes out August 22nd Business is Personal by Bethany Frankel To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah Parker (Rapunzel retelling), To Snap a Silver Stem book 2, 3rd book Feb 2023. Legend of the Huntress Audiobook (2.5/5 stars) *What Hunts Inside the Shadows (What Lies Beyond the Veil book 2) by https://www.amazon.com/Harper-L-Woods/e/B09HKVQ9L2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1662228536&sr=1-2 (Harper L. Woods) and https://www.amazon.com/Adelaide-Forrest/e/B08468GS4D?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1662228536&sr=1-2 (Adelaide Forrest) unfinished series - What Lurks Between the Fates 3/2023 Forgot to mention: Sadie (on audiobook) - a podcast format in an audiobook TBR: A Warriors Fate by https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22585513.Melissa_Kieran (Melissa Kieran) (Wolves or Morai) Outlander (audiobook) Final book in the Arcana Series by Kresley Cole #6 From the Grave Book of Night by Holly Black (cruel prince) Kingdom of the Feared (9/27) by Kerri Manascalo Back to the Garden by Laurie King (Mary Russell + Sherlock Holmes) stand-alone 10/22 A Light in the Flame by Jennifer Armentrout 11/22
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your business if life threw you an unexpected curve ball (or 10)? That’s exactly what happened to Kaci as she was diagnosed with and treated for cancer, had emergency surgery, got married, and moved out of state all in the beginning of 2021! Systems quite literally saved her business, and in this episode, she generously shares the strategies and resources she has learned to support other service providers. In less than 2 years, Kaci went from dental office manager, to being furloughed during the early days of Covid 19, to running a six-figure business! She’s a Certified Online Business Manager and ClickUp expert who transforms freelancers into CEOs with strategy, planning, and systems building so they can be confident in the back-end of their business, and not stuck in the weeds. Her mission is to meet business owners where they’re at in their business and serve the hell out of them!
I had a blast recording this episode with Kaci Ackerman, and not just because she’s a fellow OBM. There is so much value packed into this episode for online service providers at all stages of their business.
Highlights from this Episode
We talk about:
The powerful personal story of how systems and support in place equipped Kaci to deal with a year of major life-altering changes and challenges while still keeping her business afloat and supporting clients in her absence.
How systems really are sexy! And they can empower business owners to focus on doing what they love in their business and whittle down the time they spend on the day-to-day minutia in their business every day.
Her Clickup templates, course offers, and VIP Days that customize and simplify automated systems for virtually any kind of service provider at various investment levels.
Embracing what speaks to you and lights you up when serving others to find your niche and what to know about yourself and look for in others when seeking support or mentorship
Addressing the seemingly daunting tasks and realizing the simplicity of putting the tasks in place with SOPs when you take it one small step at a time.
Why systems don’t just empower you, but they also empower your team and support the longevity of your business through unexpected emergencies or times of struggle.
Connect Website: Kaciackerman.com Instagram @Kaciackerman
Kaci's Links Freebies: https://kaciackerman.com/freebies/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=freebies (Start here) www.kacieackerman.com\freebies Or the link in bio on Kaci's https://www.instagram.com/kaciackerman/ (Instagram)
Julie's Quick Links: https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/a9588c1a95 (Workshop Waitlist) https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (Find me on IG) https://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (Free: Dream Team Starter Kit) My website: https://my.captivate.fm/www.juliecalcote.com (www.juliecalcote.com) https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOPs)
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Does talking about Q4 of this year fill you with excitement or dread? Today on the podcast I'm talking about how to start thinking about and planning for the last quarter of the year - even if you didn't start the year with massive goals or you did but want to throw your goals out of the window of a speeding train.
If we can slow down to take an assessment of where we're at and ask ourselves some important questions we can pay it forward and set ourselves up for massive success in 2023. Let's go!
Links from this episode: https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/a9588c1a95 (Workshop Waitlist) https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (Find me on IG) https://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (Free: Dream Team Starter Kit) My website: www.juliecalcote.com https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOPs)
One thing that's true for me as an OBM and as a person is that I love to hear about peoples' processes. Their behind-the-scenes moments. How they decided to do this vs. that. And their future dreams (and how that played out in reality). Today on this bonus episode of the podcast I'm pulling back the curtain and talking about how we plan and execute our internal projects, what we have in store for the next 8 weeks, and how I'm thinking about and preparing my business for quarter 4 of 2022. I'll be back soon with an update and a recap so tag along on the journey of running an online business!
As always, if you have any feedback, want to share what you have planned, or just want to connect you can find me on https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (Instagram at /juliecalcoteobm)
While I'm a big believer that things always work out the way they're supposed to I also believe in taking proactive action while working towards my dreams. Today on the podcast I'm taking all of my experience hiring employees and contractors online and offline and sharing 6 tips for improving your chances of getting hired for the job you want.
Have you applied for jobs you really wanted only to not get an interview? It's happened to all of us. Thankfully, there are little things that you can tweak that will get you an interview (and yes, spelling and grammar are on the list because it happens every time that someone talented gets excluded because they didn't run a spell check!).
Links: Whether you're hiring right now or just getting your business systems in order I have a free workbook to get you started. You can find it at www.julietraining.com/starterkit
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/)
Whether you've been in business a day or years one of the constants is that you'll need to have some tough conversations from time to time. This could be with a client, your team members, a team you're in charge of leading, or a fellow business owner.
These include: Raising your prices Letting go of a client A team member not holding up their end of the contract and more!
In this episode, I break down when and where to have these conversations, what to say and how to follow up. I also shared two ways that I motivate myself to have a conversation I'm really not looking forward to.
If you want to save time, simplify, and use a proven template for having hard conversations you can find my https://www.julietraining.com/offers/6rFBAmY6 (Tough Conversation Templates HERE).
If you're building your business and want more time freedom check out the https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOP Templates HERE).
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This is an episode close to my heart as an Online Business Manager (OBM). I have the privilege of getting to talk to online business owners every day and let's get real - at the worst, they can be overwhelmed and burnt out - and that's heartbreaking!
At the least, most of us need support to streamline the things we do on a regular basis and it's those systems that buy us time back in our life and our business.
Today I'm sharing the systems every business owner needs in their business and how to take what you're already doing to the next level.
Mentioned in the show:
https://www.julietraining.com/SOP (No Sweat SOPs) are here! Find all the assets you need to grow and document your business in one place. SOP Tracking Database Video Training: Hiring Clarity Team Communication Guidebook Template SOP Templates BONUS: OBMs Favorite Business Tools BONUS: SOP Start-Up Guide BONUS: Tech Stack Shortcuts BONUS: Team Onboarding Questionnaire
Dubsado https://www.juliecalcote.com/jennbays/ (Dubsado vs. Honeybook Podcast with Jenn Bays) https://www.honeybook.com/ (Honeybook) https://clickup.com?fp_ref=julie41 (ClickUp) https://www.mailerlite.com/ (Mailerlite) https://convertkit.com/?lmref=6EQz8A (Converkit) https://zapier.com/ (Zapier) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tango-screenshots-trainin/lggdbpblkekjjbobadliahffoaobaknh (Tango Chrome Extension) https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/8d977835e7 (Hiring Starter Kit Freebie) https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (Find me on Instagram)
Do you do a mid-year check-in for your life and business? I did one recently for 2022 and thought it could be helpful to talk about the real-life behind-the-scenes - what has gone as planned and what has totally gone off the rails.
Today I share about my course launch, current clients, my OBM School mentorship, the crash and burn of my digital shop, a systems shake-up, what's coming for the rest of 2022 - and more!
Links to things I mentioned in this episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-team-how-to-build-a-healthy-solid-team/id1586889087?i=1000543460912 (Podcast episode: Meet the Team) (Julie Calcote OBM) https://convertkit.com/?lmref=6EQz8A (Convertkit) https://tarzankay.com/ (Tarzan Kay) https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/1b96a7a7b1 (100 Ways to Work with an OBM Freebie) https://sunny-trader-6254.ck.page/8d977835e7 (Hiring Starter Kit Freebie) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/145-using-6-week-working-cycles-in-your-business/id1477998650?i=1000565489124 (Using 6 Week Working Cycles in Your Business): Brandi Mowles https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vellichor (Top I'm knitting) https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (Find me on Instagram)
Are you a solopreneur or service provider who is considering building a digital agency? Do you want to know where to start or how to know where to focus your energy to scale your agency? Today Amy shares answers to all of these questions and more! She gets to the heart of how to create the foundation for building a successful agency - without burnout! Amy Lockrin is an Operations Strategist & Coach for female entrepreneurs who want more — more freedom, more success, and honestly, a lot more fun in their business!
The amazing women she works with are ready to ditch the overwhelm that comes with being in charge of all of the things and fully step into their role as a CEO (not the super-stressed, overworked kind, but one who has control of her business, her time and unlimited financial potential!).
As a coach, she gets deep in the mud with you in your business to help you scale in a way that aligns with your values and your goals. Then, she’ll guide you through turning that flippin’ sweet strategy into reality by supporting everything from your systems implementation to your major mindset shifts.
Connect with Amy on her http://www.amylockrin.com/ (website) at www.amylockrin.com and listen to her weekly podcast https://amylockrin.com/podcast-2/ (Frazzled to Focused HERE).
Find Amy on https://www.instagram.com/amylockrin/ (Instagram) at: https://www.instagram.com/amylockrin/
Some of my most favorite recent episodes of Frazzled to Focused are:
https://amylockrin.com/2022/02/16/episode-28-how-to-fire-a-client/ (How to Fire a Client)
https://amylockrin.com/2022/04/06/episode-31-how-to-prep-your-business-for-summer-part-one/ (How to Prep Your Business for the Summer: Part I)
Need help building your team? Don't forget to check out my Dream Team Starter Kit at www.julietraining.com/starterkit
Have you been spinning your wheels trying to find clients on Facebook? Do you not know where to start with online marketing and visibility? Or do you need a little boost to your bottom line? Then this interview is for you! Ericka shares how you can create and optimize your profile on Upwork to successfully apply and be in demand for jobs and contract work.
Ericka Ige is a Business Coach & Consultant that helps to teach virtual Assistants, DOOs & OBM's to provide high-level & high ticket Tech Builds & Consulting with Lizzo Level confidence.
To keep learning strategies, tools, and tips to uplevel your service-based business sign up for Ericka's weekly newsletter https://erickaigeco.activehosted.com/f/1 (HERE).
You can also find Ericka on her http://www.erickaigeco.com/ (website) at www.erickaigeco.com and on https://www.instagram.com/erickaige/ (Instagram) @erickaige/
If you want to connect about creating your business foundations, building your virtual team, or send me the best watermelon recipes online you can find me at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (@juliecalcoteobm) Website: www.juliecalcote.com Hire Hire Pants on Fire: www.julietraining.com/dreamteam Dream Team Starter Kit: www.julietraining.com/starterkit
Are you burnt out thinking about marketing for your business - or worse yet, don't know where to start? As busy business owners, we are all looking for easy, sustainable, and most importantly successful systems to use in our business - and marketing is no exception. Today Genevieve of Neon Soul Marketing shares:
How to grow your visibility without spending all of your time learning about the ever-changing features of social media How to energy-proof your marketing as a solopreneur (aka, how to plan for times when you're busy with client work, taking time to be with family, or just DRAINED!) How to choose your unique marketing methodologies and stick to what works And tips (and a freebie) for the most underrated form of visibility...podcast guesting!
Genevieve is the owner of Neon Soul Marketing, a boutique marketing and PR agency that specializes in helping coaches, course creators, services providers, and other online entrepreneurs get visible! After becoming a stay-at-home mom in 2017, she realized how much she missed the workforce but also didn't want to be tied to a 9-5. That's where freelancing and online entrepreneurship came into play, and there's been no stopping since!
Want to know how to create an amazing podcast pitch topic? Check out Genevieve's free training http://www.neonsoulmarketing.com/freeminicourse (HERE): http://www.neonsoulmarketing.com/freeminicourse (www.neonsoulmarketing.com/freeminicourse)
You can connect with Genevieve at her website http://www.neonsoulmarketing.com/ (www.neonsoulmarketing.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/neonsoulmarketing/ (Instagram) at /neonsoulmarketing/ Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (@juliecalcoteobm)
Hiring Freebie: www.julietraining.com/starterkit
Books Mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Business-Personal-Successful-Staying-Yourself/dp/B09V5R96XJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=business+is+personal+bethenny+frankel&qid=1657565882&sprefix=business+is+persona%2Caps%2C535&sr=8-1 (Business is Personal by Bethany Frankel)
https://www.amazon.com/Bleed-Crystal-Bloom-Book/dp/B09RX3Q99S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=to+bleed+a+crystal+bloom&qid=1657565915&s=audible&sprefix=to+bleed+a+%2Caudible%2C162&sr=1-1 (To Bleed a Cyrstal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker)
You guys, I can’t even begin to say how phenomenal this conversation with Lisa Simone Richards was. I’ve been building an online business for more than four years and have been studying various PR and Marketing strategies for the length of that time, and I still learned some fantastic tips that I plan to use in my own business. Be sure to pull out your favorite note taking tools before you listen in! Lisa is a PR and Visibility strategist for online coaches who want to get seen… everywhere! Through her free workshops, masterclasses and mentorship program, she gives you the insider secrets on how to get exposure and reach more people without spinning on social media or wasting more money on Facebook ads. She was on fire in this conversation with all of the tips and tricks she shares for bolstering your earned media in a way that’s quick, easy, and won’t break the bank. She even shares her very own visibility strategy that she’s using in her business. If you’ve been trying to find ways to become more visible and be recognized as the authority you are in your industry, listen in and start taking action today! Highlights from This Episode: Learn the three different types of media and why earned media is the most important when it comes to visibility that generates ROI. Lisa shares 10+ ways to start earning more free media mentions. Everything from writing guest blog posts to submitting to publications for interviews, to guesting on podcasts, and everything in between. Learn why YOU should be the one sending your pitches, especially if podcast guesting is your desired visibility strategy. Lisa also provides several different strategies for researching podcasts you want to pitch to and how to go about tracking your overall success rate. Hear some quick and dirty math on how visibility directly impacts the bottom line in your business. Both directly in the amount of money you make, and indirectly in the relationships you build.
Captivating Quotes from this Episode: There are some really big powerful positives to social media. But when we look at some of the detractors, creating all that content is the number one thing people tend to be feeling frustrated about the amount of time they're spending creating content. Sure, they may get some likes, or they may get some comments, but it's not actually turning into qualified leads and actual sales. There's a difference between saying hey, look at me, I'm awesome and trying to sell someone on your awesomeness. Versus the third type of media I'll talk about which is earned media where you have somebody else giving you credibility saying hey, look at them. They're awesome. So earned media is the type that I don't think as many online business owners are familiar with. Nor do they know that it's easy for them to access. So when we're talking about earned media, this is leveraging somebody else's platform. Knowing who you are as a person and then knowing the purpose of the visibility that's going to help inform what is the strategy It would make sense for you. I find my most qualified leads do come from podcasts, if somebody has invested 30, 45, 60 minutes in listening to me talk about visibility, they're coming away as a warm lead, they hop onto my email list, learn a little bit more and then typically want to learn how they can go further in a relationship with me. I swear I could give somebody Oprah's email address and the best pitch in the world. And they may not hit send on it because they don't feel worthy of that visibility or their imposter complex is telling them that they can't do it. So we actually spend some time working on building up that confidence so that you're able to take these tools and put yourself out there. You could be the absolute best at what you do. But if people don't know that you exist, they can't work with you.
Links: https://www.finallygetthewordout.com (Get the Word Out Workshop)...
Kim and I are BACK! It’s been a while since we talked books and we felt it was time. Especially as we move into a new season with more books being released. We’re talking about what we’re reading, what we’ve read, and most importantly 🤣what we’re excited to read! If you’re like us with a TBR as long as the script for Gone with the Wind… then listen in! Maybe you’ll get some ideas on what you really should take off your TBR shelf! Or things you need to add to it! This was 100% a ridiculously fun conversation and of course, books are linked in the show notes! We try not to do spoilers, but if we start talking about a book or series you’re interested in or are reading… listen with caution! Highlights from This Episode: Kim and I give a quick update on our TikTok spending, accounts we follow, and what’s trending in our feeds. Have you read Throne of Glass yet? Kim shares her update and a fantastic recommendation! Our most recent reads and which genres are topping our Kindle libraries. Why journaling when you’re reading non-fiction and self-help books is extremely important if you’re looking for true transformation. … why I love what I’m reading but also completely found myself in a 🤦♀️situation…
Captivating Quotes from this Episode: My summer catch up is I'm still reading Throne of Glass, but I feel like I need a small intro before I give you my list because everyone's gonna think what the crap Kim, but I've been like on a self help nonfiction kick. - Kim I feel like I've had a really, really good streak of books. My caveat is, and it actually really sucks, is they're all like the first book and an unfinished series. - Julie Talking about the comments on Rich Roll’s book, “If you're looking for a book, like, you know what you thought this is going to be, read Born to Run. So without reading even the description of what the book was about, I was like, Okay, I'm going to read that book. And I have to say, it has been probably my favorite read of the entire year so far.” Modern shoes are like a cast. And it goes into the history of Nike. And we all know Phil Knight, but I didn't know there was another equal partner who had the ideas for the running shoes. And how not only did they sort of ruin this country's feet with running shoes, shoes in general. And the more cushion the more this the more that she was, like, trashing our feet. But they knew it.
Links: https://www.amazon.com/Throne-Of-Glass-7-book-series/dp/B07F7PTQ3D (Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas) https://www.amazon.com/Rich-As-More-Money-Than-ebook/dp/B08QY57GFY (Rich as F*ck by Amanda Frances) https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975 (You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero) https://www.amazon.com/Words-Ashley-Jade-ebook/dp/B091N9KW8N (The Words by Ashely Jade) https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beyond-Veil-Flesh-ebook/dp/B09HJYMTKW (What Lies Beyond the Veil by Adelaide Forrest and Harper L. Woods) https://www.amazon.com/Between-Wrath-Mercy-Romantic-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B09P5SCX48 (Between Wrath and Mercy by Jess Wisecup) https://www.amazon.com/Untainted-Lilian-T-James/dp/1737889900 (Untainted by Lillian T. James) https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Powerful-Manifesting-Create-Reality/dp/1401964958 (8 Secrets to Power Manifesting by Mandy Morris) https://www.amazon.com/Manifest-Your-Destiny-Principles-Everything/dp/0060928921 (Manifest Your Destiny by Wayne Dyer) https://www.amazon.com/Bared-You-Crossfire-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00846REIS (Bared to You by Sylvia Day) https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307279189 (Born to Run by Christopher McDougall) https://www.amazon.com/Shardless-Tempris-Book-Stephanie-Fisher-ebook/dp/B07SH1N8JQ (Shardless by Stephanie Fisher) https://my.captivate.fm/www.juliecalcote.com (www.juliecalcote.com) https://my.captivate.fm/www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit) BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t...
What’s your favorite way to create content? And I do mean favorite way. I ask this question because I know some people love to write. Others love to talk things out. Still others have fun hopping on camera and creating videos. No matter how you like to create content, what is it that keeps you creating? For me, I need to have the time and space to lean into my creativity, but also to explore topics that are interesting to me. I would also prefer to talk things out rather than write. While I don’t HATE writing, it feels so much better to just talk. Why am I telling you all of this? Because when people ask me about my podcast I get two types of questions. The first is about podcast strategy and how to get a podcast going. The other is all about creating content and knowing what to talk about. I’m sharing all about the mindset I was in as I started my podcast and why I decided to take everything I knew about podcasting and turn it on its head. Want to incorporate a new way of creating content in your business, but concerned about doing it your way? Learn how to create authentic content that feels good to you and keeps YOU engaged and get a glimpse behind the scenes of the podcast! Highlights from This Episode: I’m sharing what it took for me to rethink how I was creating content My process for figuring out my preferred way of getting content from my brain to you Why, whatever I chose had to be fun! (Hint: Ever listen to the intro?) My process for inviting guests on The reason you won’t ever hear the same information over and over again
Captivating Quotes from this Episode: I said listen, I am not going to create any more content. If this is what it's going to look like. I'd rather do nothing than do something like this. It has to be fun because if I'm not enjoying it, it is going to feel like a huge amount of work that I have just added to my plate. So that's why right out of the gate, when we thought about the intro for the podcast, now, you might like love the intro, you might hate the intro. Ultimately, like it makes me smile. And me as a listener, when I tune into people's podcast, I really appreciate a well thought out and descriptive intro. But the reality is, when I'm a listener, and I've listened to my 50th episode from that person, I'm kind of over it. There was this frustration, and this feeling of inauthenticity that I had. So really making the decision to lean into who you are, and then making and setting your expectation around it. For me that was fun, and letting things unfold as you make that intention known. I believe that you guys are as multifaceted as I am. And you don't want to hear the same thing probably over and over and over again. I like to have spontaneous conversations. I very rarely preplan my interview questions. I prefer to really be in the moment and give my full 100% attention on the person. So it's like the active listening. I'm taking in what they're saying. And I think because of that I'm also able to hopefully my goal is asked questions that would occur to you as a listener.
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Latrice Prater is a Neurodivergent CEO of The Digital Solutions Team, a virtual agency providing tech and operations solutions to female business owners. Latrice is a wife and mother of 3, who currently resides in the Austin Texas area. She is fiercely passionate about people, personal and professional development, and harnessing her authenticity to attract her tribe. Latrice loves to provide training and guidance to women who are service providers with online businesses and identify as neurodivergent. As a woman in business with ADHD, Generalized Anxiety, Bipolar II Disorder, and Insomnia, she knows firsthand the challenges one faces to run and sustain a profitable business. She started her journey as a business owner in February 2020 as a solopreneur. She now leads a small agency that consists of a team of 13 amazing women and continues to scale her six-figure business because she’s harnessed her secret sauce. Listen in as we chat about neurodivergency in business, hiring for your weaknesses, and figuring out how to harness your strengths to propel your business forward. Latrice was so much fun to talk to, and I cannot wait for you to dive in! Highlights from This Episode: Building a revenue generating, sustainable business, with a team, while dealing with ADHD and other neurodivergencies. How she works and the ways in which she communicates that to her clients and her team. Where she’s been able to find success in both identifying new clients and in running her team. Why leading from a service mindset has helped propel her forward both in life and business. Why niching down is so hard for female, neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
Captivating Quotes from this Episode: Everything about me is what you see is what you get. I'm very much like that on social media. Because I always tell people, the whole purpose of wanting to start a business was because I didn't want to conform to society's idea of what professionalism should be or should look like. I always tell people if you don't want to throw your business away, at least once a week, then you're not doing it right, because I want to throw it away every other day. Because I didn't take everybody else's advice and niche down, my ADHD brain was allowed to just do what it wanted to do a little bit. Because even though, at the time, I was focused on admin, I had clients that were in so many different industries that I didn't get bored. What I've really found out is the secret sauce to business is me. I am the secret sauce. I'm the reason why my business pops is because people like me. So how am I showing them me if I'm trying to follow somebody else. So that's why I quickly was able to shift because I was like, This doesn't feel authentic. It is a limiting belief to believe that I only have to create one thing and just offer one thing. Because how my business grew was the simple fact that I did not niche down it was because I kind of went with the ebbs and flows. If I liked it, great. If I didn't, I wouldn't do it again.
Links: Grab Latrice’s Free Client Attraction Guide: https://subscribepage.io/dstfreeguide (How Authenticity Attracts Your Ideal Client) https://www.thedigitalsolutionsteam.com/serviceslist (The Digital Solutions Team) https://www.facebook.com/virtualsolutionsforher (Facebook) | https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalsolutionsteam (LinkedIn) | https://www.instagram.com/vasupport4her/ (Instagram) https://my.captivate.fm/www.juliecalcote.com (www.juliecalcote.com) https://my.captivate.fm/www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit)
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Look, I don’t know what people in other parts of the country or world do when summer rolls around, but here in Alaska, we go hard! With the sun coming up before 5a and not setting until after 11p, we finally have a ton of daylight and amazing weather to get out and do things. AND WE DO! When you own your own business, that means setting it up so that you can take the time away to enjoy the amazing weather. This is my fourth year in business and my fourth year setting things up so that I can spend time enjoying my family, friends, and the amazing weather we see in the summer. I’ve had some time to practice my process, which is why I’m sharing it with you. Something to keep in mind, RIGHT NOW, is to block out the times you KNOW you’re going to be out. This is the one thing that I most often forget to do and it causes nothing but problems if you have a place where potential clients can book a time on your schedule automatically. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve realized I forgot to block out time, someone scheduled, and then it’s a whole process to get them rescheduled. If you’re ready to get your business summer ready, then check out these… Highlights from This Episode: Figure out your summer (or insert current season here) non-negotiables Learn where you’re spending the most time in your business and where you can systemize Batching your content creation will save you so much time Create a true “tentative” schedule with time blocked out on your calendar Include all the important people in your scheduling process
Captivating Quotes from this Episode: It's hard when it's 11 o'clock at night and the sun is shining down and you just want to sit on your back porch and read a book or have a margarita, it's hard to tell yourself, no, it's actually late and you should go to bed. This is my fourth year doing this, so I have a little bit of a routine way that I think about things and questions that I asked myself before writing or developing my summer schedule. Run these things through a filter, sort of that eliminate, delegate, this can be done later, filter. When I did this exercise las, I actually moved an entire project that I was really excited about to the fall, because it just didn't feel good anymore. Something that I always love to do is to ask my kids what's on their summer wish list. And if you don't have kids, this could be your spouse, or you could talk to your friends and see like, what are some things that they're really hoping or wishing to do this summer, but I like to ask my kids, what are the things that they really want to see happen, and make sure that that's on my radar. I know that if I want to have the schedule that I want for the summer, I don't want to be tied to having to create a certain amount of content every day or every week. I want to as, much as I can, batch content out.
Links: https://my.captivate.fm/www.juliecalcote.com (www.juliecalcote.com) https://www.juliecalcote.com/shifts-ive-made-in-2022/ (Episode 23: Shifts I’ve Made in 2022) http://julietraining.com/dreamteam (Hire, Hire Pants on Fire) BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to the Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
Kari Roberts started her professional career as a Licensed Physical Therapist. In an effort to lean into more creative pursuits, and to bring in some additional money, she started a side business as a makeup artist. As she grew her side business, she talked about it. She’d done a great job of putting systems in place to help her succeed and stay on top of her business while still working as a physical therapist.
Then Covid happened. While she wasn’t a true “front line worker” she did have to keep going to work when so many others were able to stay home. As the fear mounted, she decided to lean into her business building abilities and started her OBM business.
Kari is now an OBM, makeup artist, physical therapist, AND digital shop owner. She’s multi-passionate and it has helped her to grow and expand that much more quickly.
The addition of her digital S.O.P. Shoppe has changed and expanded her business in ways she didn’t initially expect. Listen in to hear why she opened it, how it’s going, and ways her business has grown since her digital doors opened.
Highlights from This Episode:
It’s okay to be multi-passionate, but each passion needs its own designated place in your business.
Creating multiple entry points for your business helps meet your clients and customers right where they are.
Having a digital commerce store can and does open doors you wouldn’t expect.
The strategy behind how your D-Commerce shop fits into your current offers is extremely important.
Don’t over-complicate your tech stack.
Captivating Quotes from this Episode:
I was very open and honest about it [being a makeup artist] being a side hustle. People started asking me to help them with their side hustles so then I branched off into business consulting and business strategy.
As an entrepreneur, that's when I really felt like I don't want to be labeled even as a side hustler. People would say, “Oh, you're just a hobbyist. It's not a real business.” Like, no, it's legit a real business. I get income, I pay taxes, I pay myself, I have someone that helps me.
I've probably written hundreds of SOPs and workflows and whatnot, but I kinda have the same way of doing it. So I thought, what if instead of teaching someone how to write their own workflow or custom system, I gave them a template to show them how to write their own? And that was where the idea [for the S.O.P. Shoppe] came from.
I spent a lot of time and effort to create each one of those things [SOP templates]. But I only did it once, and now that it's there, I can sell it on repeat, I can put things on sale. Also, I've been a part of different bundles, and I'm able to say I can contribute to your freebie or I can contribute to a gift and reduce one item or give something away or whatever. I like having that flexibility to be a part of more collaborative projects.
Especially as a woman of color, you know, my grandmother wouldn't have had these opportunities, and that's not lost on me. She had very few options with what she could do to earn a living and that is definitely not lost. I mean, I think it's pretty cool that I started a whole business, because I thought it was a good idea. And now it's contributing to our household. And I have a team and I get to help them contribute towards their whole household and their personal goals. I think that is so cool.
Links:
Are you ready to clear the noise? Grab Kari’s http://www.kariandcompany.com/affirmations (FREE Clear the Noise Affirmations)
https://kariandcompany.com/online-business-management (Kari and Company)
https://kariandcompany.com/podcast (Finding Freedom with Simple Systems Podcast)
https://kariandcompany.com/shop (The S.O.P. Shoppe)
http://www.facebook.com/thekariandcompany (Facebook) | https://www.pinterest.com/karirobertsmua/ (Pinterest) |...
I tried something new AKA messy action! Last week I recorded my first IG Live and can I tell you I was terrified? As soon as I got done recording I thought....'why was I so scared of that?'.
If this sounds familiar I'd love to know what one thing you're scared of that you're going to try this week?! https://instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (DM on Instagram) @juliecalcoteobm
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Knowing WHEN you are most creative is necessary when it comes to being productive, fulfilled, and timely with your projects. Especially when you have multiple demands on your time, cough little kids? cough. Listen as my friend Steph O’Keefe and I chat about keeping your creativity cup filled and how she does it while running a successful design business and raising two beautiful boys. Steph has had several different “work lives.” She started off as a teacher, but realized that a teacher’s salary wasn’t conducive to working and raising a family. When she had her first child, she knew she was going to have to come home. So she became a stay at home mom.
Then she found the world of online business and was thrilled to realize that she could stay home with her littles and have a lucrative creative outlet.
She is now using her experience and years of playing in Paint and designing fun lesson plans for her Kinder and 1st graders to create ethereal brand assets and websites. It takes creative skill and the ability to set fantastic boundaries and client expectations, but she is making her business dreams happen while being there for her family.
If you’ve been struggling with tapping into your creative flow when you sit down to work, you’ll want to listen to this one until the end!
Highlights from This Episode:
It’s important to work on creative projects when you are most creative. Life happens. Build in additional time for your project scope to account for those days when things go off the rails and you have to take a rest. Movement is necessary when you’re trying to refill your creativity bucket because body movement begets clarity of thought and creativity. Give yourself the grace to shift your schedule and your days when priorities change. Hobbies are insanely important for refilling your cup. If you don’t know where to start with finding a hobby for yourself, simply try something new!
Captivating Quotes from this Episode:
Being flexible, it is just kind of practicing grace with yourself in knowing these are the tasks that I must do. Because of course, as business owners like there are definitely things that you have to get done. And this is a deadline that we need to get done today, regardless of how creative or non creative you're feeling in that moment. Give yourself space in finding what it is that does refill your creativeness or your inspiration, even if you're not necessarily doing something that is classified as creative. You're creating, you're inspiring, you're creating products, or potentially coaching and all of that comes from a spot of inspiration. Asking your friends or other colleagues like, what is it that you do? What are you passionate about? How do you like to spend your time? Really finding out more about what others are doing, because that can also inspire a new hobby and tap into a new thing. Give yourself time and space to really rest and be able to create but then also, when you maybe don't get that project or that thought doesn't come to you and it's not kind of coming together as you want it to, give yourself grace to pause, go do something else that really fills up your heart and your creative juices and then come back to it when you feel like you can really tackle it.
Links:https://southerncreativeco.com/ (Southern Creative Co) https://www.instagram.com/southerncreativeco/ (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephandco (LinkedIn) | https://www.facebook.com/southerncreativeco (Facebook)
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While the title of today's weekending mini-episode also sounds like a very catchy soap opera it's also your permission slip to have your very own hot girl summer. Or as I like to call it - watermelon-palooza. If you want to hear about what it's like to keep bees, summer plans, and what not to do in this (or any season) of your life....press play. If you want to follow along with the current happenings and behind the scenes find me on https://instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm (Instagram): @juliecalcoteobm
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Neurodivergency has been a hot topic across all platforms in the last few years, but aside from being trendy, it’s also real. So much of the stigma surrounding neurodivergency is being trounced each and every day and it’s people like Danielle Ralston who are leading the charge. Danielle is ADHD and dyslexic and had been written off as being mentally retarded when she was in school. She wasn’t even given school books because none of her teachers felt as if she could be taught, so she didn’t need her books. It all changed for her because of just one teacher. One amazing inspiration who knew that she was able and capable and helped her develop the tools she needed to succeed. That one teacher is the reason why Danielle is able to empower others today. She now owns multiple businesses and helps coach other neurodivergent business owners to reach their goals. Danielle is making waves in the business world and hopes to help others do the same. Highlights from This Episode:None of us does everything well, but we all have at least one important strength. Creating a task management system doesn’t necessarily require a project management tool. When working with a neurodivergent client, it’s important to set up systems that work specifically for them. Even if it takes extra time to develop and implement! You can run an OBM business with a team full of neurodivergent team members. It takes time, skill, and grace, but it’s possible. If you’re a neurodivergent business owner, it’s important that you hire people who are your opposite to coordinate the things in your business. Connect: Website - https://organizedoperations.com/ (Organized Operations) https://organizedoperations.com/adhd-coaching/ (ADHD Coaching) https://organizedoperations.support/groups/7289682?utm_source=manual (Dopamine Mapping Freebie) https://www.instagram.com/organizedoperations/ (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/Organizedoperations (Facebook)
Hi friends! Trying out something new with some paired-down mini-episodes, just me curled up with my laptop on the weekend sharing like we were hanging IRL over a cup of tea! Today I'm giddy to tell you about my latest obsessions including books (of course), what I'm drinking on the daily, and something big I'm training for in August.
I'd love to know - what are your current favorite things? https://www.instagram.com/juliecalcoteobm/ (DM me on IG @juliecalcoteobm)
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Are you an introvert trying to figure out how to overcome your overwhelming dread of connecting with others to gain visibility for your business? It’s terrifying right? Every day someone is telling you to put a camera in your face in order to reach your ideal client. Or to hop on all the Zoom calls to find that deeper connection. Or even the dreaded advice to just network on social media… It all sounds so overwhelming and so far outside of your comfort zone that you just want to run and hide. In today's episode, I’m sharing how I’ve overcome my EXTREME introversion to not only gain visibility for my business but also make lifelong connections and friends. (And of course I’m starting with all the things you DON’T have to do to have a successful business… I’m looking at you Reels!) Listen to the end to hear the Rich AF journal prompts that have helped me re-evaluate my own inner thoughts about what being an introvert means in business.
And don't forget to snag these amazing interviews from the https://my.captivate.fm/www.julietraining.com/summit (Wild Alignment Summit) from April 27 - May 4! Register at www.julietraining.com/summit
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Do you know you need support? Do you want to grow your business this year but aren't quite sure where to start? Have you run out of hours in the day and spend all your time working on someone else's business and not your own? If you identified with these questions then it's probably time (or past time) to make a hire in your business. But how do you decide who to bring on first? Today I share 3 questions to ask yourself when making that first, or next hire.
This isn't one size fits all advice - the answers to these questions will mean that you know who is the next right fit - for you!
You can find the free time assessment and hiring starter kit I mentioned in the episode HERE: www.julietraining.com/starterkit
And don't forget to snag these amazing interviews from the Wild Alignment Summit from April 27 - May 4! Register at www.julietraining.com/summit
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Do you wonder if it's time to hire support for your online business? What are the signs that you're ready (or not)? Today's episode is a quick one but packed full of value! I'm sharing the 3 signs that you might be ready to make that first or next hire. AND because I don't believe in a one size fits all option we also share some alternatives to consider before hiring.
Before you leave don't forget to sign up for the Wild Alignment Summit - it's audio-only, shares advice about how to scale your business from 6 amazing speakers and it's 100% free (no upsell, no VIP ticket). You can find out more and sign up at julietraining.com/summit
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Support. I suspect we could all use some extra support in our lives. Whether it’s in our home, our business, with our kids, or with ourselves needed support is universal. But while some of us will ask for and receive that support some people get stuck on this step. In today’s episode, we are breaking down the reasons why you might not be comfortable asking for or receiving the help that you need and steps to shift that mindset once and for all.
If you're an online service provider who has hit your goals and now wants to take back your time get a headstart with my Dream Team Starter Kit! Download it for free at julietraining.com/starterkit
Whether you want to kick your business off or give it a boost of inspiration this episode has something for you! Today Kim and I break down our favorite and most impactful business books from the stories that inspired us at the beginning of our journey to the books that are helping us take our skills and our mindset to the next level - there’re all here! We think the ingredients of a good business book must be just right (like the perfect chocolate chip cookie)! It has to be:
Inspirational Educational (better if it’s outside of the box) Actionable Entertaining
We think these books have those magic ingredients - and more!
But wait, are you an online service provider who has hit your goals and now needs help taking back your time? I’ve got something for you! Download your Dream Team Starter Kit http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (HERE) or at www.julietraining.com/starterkit
Books & links mentioned in this episode:
https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781004032884 (Of Gold and Dust) by Samantha Wills
https://bookshop.org/books/the-4-hour-workweek-escape-9-5-live-anywhere-and-join-the-new-rich-expanded-updated/9780307465351 (The 4 Hour Workweek) by Tim Ferriss
https://bookshop.org/books/everything-is-figureoutable/9780525534990 (Everything if Figureoutable) by Marie Forleo
Live Free Academy with Micala Quinn (affiliate link)
https://bookshop.org/books/chillpreneur-the-new-rules-for-creating-success-freedom-and-abundance-on-your-terms-9781401960629/9781401960629 (Chillpreneur) by Denise Duffield Thomas (updated July 2022 https://bookshop.org/books/chill-and-prosper-the-new-way-to-grow-your-business-make-millions-and-change-the-world/9781401968304 (Chill and Prosper))
https://bookshop.org/books/get-rich-lucky-bitch-release-your-money-blocks-and-live-a-first-class-life/9781788171335 (Get Rich Lucky Bitch) by Denise Duffield Thomas
https://bookshop.org/books/big-magic-creative-living-beyond-fear/9781594634727 (Big Magic) by Elizabeth Gilbert
https://bookshop.org/books/deep-work-rules-for-focused-success-in-a-distracted-world-9781455586677/9781455586677 (Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World) by Cal Newport
https://bookshop.org/books/a-world-without-email-reimagining-work-in-an-age-of-communication-overload/9780525536550 (A World Without Email) by Cal Newport
https://bookshop.org/books/fear-is-not-the-boss-of-you-how-to-get-out-of-your-head-and-live-the-life-you-were-made-for/9780310359067 (Fear is Not the Boss of You) by Jennifer Allwood
https://bookshop.org/books/get-unstuck-and-stay-unstuck-because-fear-is-not-the-boss-of-you/9780310455646 (Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck) by Jennifer Allwood
https://jenniferallwood.com/podcast/ (The Jennifer Allwood Show) (Podcast)
https://bookshop.org/books/do-less-a-revolutionary-approach-to-time-and-energy-management-for-ambitious-women/9781401955014 (Do Less) by Kate Northrup
The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza E241: https://alliecasazza.com/shownotes/241/ (How I Sync my Work with my Menstrual Cycle ( So I Can Win at Life))
https://bookshop.org/books/free-to-focus-a-total-productivity-system-to-achieve-more-by-doing-less/9780801075261 (Free to Focus) by Michael Hyatt
https://bookshop.org/books/built-to-sell-creating-a-business-that-can-thrive-without-you-9798200640317/9781591845829 (Built to Sell) by Josh Warrillow
https://bookshop.org/books/company-of-one-why-staying-small-is-the-next-big-thing-for-business/9780358213253 (Company of One) by Paul Jarvis
https://www.amazon.com/Figures-Simplify-Business-Scale-Faster-ebook/dp/B0891Z89SB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=from+6+to+7+figures&qid=1649122049&sprefix=from+6+to+%2Caps%2C1088&sr=8-1 (From 6 to 7 Figures) by Austin Netzley...
Let’s talk about transparency. Transparency can be difficult in today’s hustle/girl boss/perfection mindset and today, I'm sharing my most personal episode so far. I get fully transparent about my personal and entrepreneurial journeys over the last few months. I discuss the much-needed shifts I’ve made in 2022 that have brought me to a place of reinvigoration, alignment, and strength that I didn’t even imagine being possible. Grab a cup of tea, hang out with me, and let’s go against the grain together. It’ll be fun, I promise! XO, Julie We ALL have those times in our business when we aren’t able to be proactive about our strategy and decisions and we’re surviving in reactive mode. It can be exhausting! I found myself there recently, and so I made some important shifts in 2022 to make sure I could infuse much more of that feel-good energy and alignment back into my business. In this episode, I share some of the changes and conscious choices I made to ensure I’m still building my own dream business while making space for the things that drive me and bring me joy. If you have been there, are there now, or find yourself there at some point in the future, know that you are not alone, and there are lots of ways to reconnect with your intuition and reset your priorities so you can build and run the business you were meant to!
Stay tuned to the episode for some big news coming your way. I’ve been working on a little something to help serve more of my fellow online entrepreneurs, and I can’t wait to share it with you!
Highlights from this Episode:
I chat about:
Learning to take in what’s working, and release what isn’t Listening to my intuition, rest when I needed to, and refrain from making big decisions or plans Learning to tune into my inner voice Big and small actions that help change perspective The route I consciously took to be non-strategic with my podcast Why and how we integrated the book review episodes Some of the tangible tools that have helped me make positive shifts so far in 2022 How I’ve made space for the things that give me energy and keep me aligned
Links: https://my.captivate.fm/www.juliecalcote.com (www.juliecalcote.com) https://my.captivate.fm/www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit)
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Jenn Bays. Jenn has the breakdown on how to choose the best CRM for you, set your system up for success (without losing your mind), and how to hire a CRM set up with the right service provider - when you don’t have the bandwidth to do it yourself. Today we deep dive and compare two popular CRMs head-to-head: Dubsado and Honeybook. Jenn tells you how to know which one is right for you based on your unique business needs - and what she shares might be a surprise! Jenn is the owner and visionary of Success Beyond the Lens, a business management and marketing company for photographers. After spending years in the online space and realizing that her favorite clients, the ones she could help the most, were photographers who create BOMB photos but are drowning in their business. Now SBTL has grown into a full-service operations and marketing team ready to take your business to the next level while taking more and more off your plate!
If you know you need support - like yesterday - you can download your free Dream Team Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit). You’ll not only get access to the kit but also receive the most up-to-date emails and learn about all the other crazy fun things we're doing in the business like our April 2022 Audio Summit!
Highlights from this Episode
How Jenn got her start as an online service provider, and the steps she took to get where she is today- from launching a business while on maternity leave to niching down to her photography clients, to launching a successful agency
The differences between two widely popular CRMs ( HoneyBook and Dubsado) and insights about why business owners might prefer the features of one over the other.
Jenn breaks down the competitive pricing plans for both CRMs, and the time-commitment clients could be looking at for systems setup based on individual needs and workflows.
Guidance on how to start planning for what you want your CRM to do when you are in the beginning stages of setting up your automated systems.
How to know if you’re ready to hire out the right person to do your systems set up, and what steps you should take to get it launched well for your business and the clients you are serving
Her Success Behind the Lens podcast offers tons of value to connect with and serve all kinds of business owners. See the link below to a favorite episode.
She introduces the amazing strategy sessions she offers as a service to business owners not necessarily in the photography space.
Connect
Email: hello@successbeyondthelens.com
Website: https://successbeyondthelens.com/ (successbeyondthelens.com)
http://instagram.com/successbeyondthelens (Instagram)
http://facebook.com/jennbays (Facebook)
Link to her Success Beyond the Lens podcast episode mentioned during our conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-steps-to-setting-up-your-crm-correctly/id1503405336?i=1000516085037 (How to plan your CRM set up)
For more information on https://www.dubsado.com/?c=juliec (Dubsado). For more information on http://share.honeybook.com/jennbaysva (Honeybook).
Welcome back to the spring break 2022 edition of book talk! Today Kim and I are sharing what fiction and non-fiction books we’ve read so far this year - and what we’d recommend to you. While the year started off with a series of meh 1-2 star reads, the books are heating up with the weather and we’ve found some real gems in the fluff.
As always, links to all the books we talk about are listed below.
Happy reading!
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Links from this episode:
https://bookshop.org/books/house-of-sky-and-breath/9781635574074 (House of Breath & Sky: A Crescent City Novel) by Sarah J. Maas
https://bookshop.org/books/house-of-earth-and-blood-9781713578772/9781635577020 (House of Eath & Blood: Crescent City 1) by Sarah J. Maas
https://www.amazon.com/Brutal-Prince-Enemies-Romance-Birthright-ebook/dp/B08BNLPH6D (Brutal Prince) by Sophie Lark
https://bookshop.org/books/neon-gods-9781728231730/9781728231730 (Neon Gods) by Katee Roberts
https://bookshop.org/books/a-touch-of-darkness/9781728258454 (A Touch of Darkness) by Scarlett Saint Claire
https://www.amazon.com/Medea-Christa-Wolf/dp/0385518579/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=medea+a+modern+retelling&qid=1645820261&sprefix=medea+retelling%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3 (Medea: A Modern Retelling) by Christa Wold
https://bookshop.org/books/the-red-tent-20th-anniversary-edition/9781250067999 (The Rent Tent) by Anita Diament
https://www.amazon.com/Her-Soul-Take-Souls-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B08WJHGH2T/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=her+soul+to+take&qid=1645820676&sprefix=her+soul+to+take%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1 (Her Soul to Take) by Harley Laroux
https://bookshop.org/books/the-witch-collector-9781648981555/9781648981555 (The Witch Collector) by Charissa Weaks
https://bookshop.org/books/zodiac-academy-the-awakening/9781914425028 (Zodiac Academy) by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti
https://www.amazon.com/Of-Gold-and-Dust/dp/B08WWKN15V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=of+gold+and+dust+samantha+wills&qid=1645824823&sprefix=of+gold+and+dust%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 (Of Gold and Dust) by Samantha Wills
https://bookshop.org/books/throne-of-glass/9781619630345 (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas (series)
https://bookshop.org/books/the-professional-9781476762319/9781476762319 (The Professional) by Kresley Cole
https://bookshop.org/books/munro-9780998141459/9780998141459 (Munro) by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark Series)
https://bookshop.org/books/shardless/9798200306275 (Shardless) by Stephanie Fisher
Zombie show we couldn’t remember: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CCR13GC/?ref=DVM_PDS_GOO_US_AC_C_A_AMC_THE_W_mkw_s5Amo6NOt-dc&mrntrk=pcrid_481449342928_slid__pgrid_114530666078_pgeo_9033886_x__ptid_kwd-300564116344 (The Walking Dead)
https://bookshop.org/books/court-9781649370600/9781649370600 (Court) by Tracy Wolff
https://bookshop.org/books/the-war-of-two-queens/9781952457746 (The War of Two Queens) by Jennifer Armentrout https://www.amazon.com/War-Two-Queens-Blood-Book-ebook/dp/B0992Y537S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=war+of+two+queens+jennifer+l+armentrout&qid=1645829481&sprefix=war+of+two+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1 (Kindle Version) March 15, 2022
As an OBM, I obviously LOVE nerding out over conversations that get down and dirty over improving operations for online business owners. And one of my favorite ways to do that is bringing on guests who demystify and destigmatize the numbers game. This episode is all about simple methods and practices for tracking your numbers and metrics, brought to you by one of my favorite rule rebels, Richelle Villalta! Richelle is a former insurance agent turned online operations manager. She specializes in all things Google Analytics, metrics, and data, and helps business owners make decisions based on numbers to scale their business.
Richelle is a maverick when it comes to finding solutions because she is all about setting and measuring goals that don’t follow the industry standard but support the strengths and vision of your specific business.
She brings a ton of valuable ideas and content to this episode. Don't forget to snag her freebie at the end of the show notes!
Make sure to listen to my offer to help you build your own dream team. You can download your free Dream Team Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit). You’ll not only get access to the kit but also receive the most up-to-date emails and learn about all the other crazy fun things we're doing in the business like our April 2022 Audio Summit!
Connect : Email: hellorichellevillalta@gmail.com
Website: https://richellevillalta.com/ (https://richellevillalta.com/)
Interested in her Social Media Tracking freebie, podcast content, social media handles, and other ways to work with Richelle? https://richellevillalta.com/links/?utm_source=podcast-dreamers-manual&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=product-smm-tracking (Check out this link)
Highlights from this EpisodeRichelle shares her journey into the online space from corporate to VA, where we met, and the intro to her love of google analytics and diving into the numbers for her clients.
The importance of tracking your metrics (or hiring somebody to do that for you), and looking at the numbers related to those metrics to recognize what you’re doing that is increasing revenue, and what you might need to look at shifting.
The simple ways to get started tracking for business owners looking to start with a strong foundation when it comes to their numbers.- How to create your DIY dashboard if you don’t use Google Analytics.
How to find patterns and trends to help you make business decisions from what you are investing your money and time on, to where and how you are showing up online.
Use the information and goal setting to understand your numbers and confidently buck trends and do what is right for YOUR business and not just follow another leader’s standards for their business.
How you can work with Richelle to implement some of these data tracking measures through several of her offers and options. Check out how to connect with her below.
Do you ever feel burned out and stretched thin in your business because you are trying to do all the things and be all things to all people? My guest today is ready to chat about getting you back on track! Shamandrian Shankle is the Owner of Handle It Solutions and Services, a Certified OBM, Consultant, and speaker. She’s also the founder of The Handle It Business Lounge for Christian Women Entrepreneurs and seeks to empower women around the world to handle business and life in harmony. Beyond getting systems in place to help your business run smoothly, do you also need a push to get the rest of your life on track too? Entrepreneurs are not one thing, we are business owners with 3 dimensions; we have families, interests and hobbies, competing priorities, and maybe even other jobs that deserve our care and energy too! This episode is for YOU if you ever struggle with setting boundaries in your business, and you’re ready for a little Come to Jesus conversation about taking time back in your business so YOU can thrive!
And make sure to listen to the intro for my offer to help you build your own dream team. If you like what you hear, you can download your free Dream Team Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit).
Highlights from this EpisodeHow she helps women, take their time back, be present, and implement processes to create a legacy business
Getting clear on your vision and what’s aligned with what you really want so we can set some strong boundaries
How she helps others operate their businesses around their lives not their lives around their businesses
Why business hours are vital for service providers to set boundaries, and prevent burnout and overwhelm.
Tricks. tools, and tech to help us set boundaries from the front end of our business, and help us on the backend so we build discipline for ourselves.
How to reset boundaries when we are falling off with our own discipline and willpower.
The kinds of questions and conversations you should be having to gauge the boundaries of the people you are working with whether they are hired by you or they are your client.
Letting go of fear and recognizing you're worth while getting clear on what you want and how to get that through setting boundaries for yourself and others.
Let's talk about managing expectations in our hiring process. Hiring a team member can and should be amazing - both a relief and a milestone. But if you go into making the decision to bring on a team member with expectations that don't match reality you're setting everyone up for disappointment.
In today's episode, I break down the 6 reasons why hiring ISN'T the magic bullet > ie the solution to all your business stress and burnout, AND how you can reframe your thinking to make hiring work for you and your business.
I also dig into whether or not hiring is right for your business now as well as some alternatives to hiring an online contractor.
If you're nosy stick around to the end and I'll share with you what my https://www.fgfunnels.com/backdoor?fpr=julie60 (favorite platform) is for all things course hosting, funnels + email.
Links: www.juliecalcote.com https://www.fgfunnels.com/backdoor?fpr=julie60 (FG Funnels) www.julietraining.com/starterkit
My guest on this episode makes magic happen when it comes to the tech behind launching, marketing, and automation. Take a look at her branded marketing and you’ll see she even has the wand to prove it. In Jen’s words, she once lived the life of a Business Muggle, at times feeling powerless and wishing she could just take a quick broomstick ride to success. Until one day, Jen discovered the magical blend that would change her business and life forever. Now today, she teaches entrepreneurs how to brew their own special profit potions! As a life-long lover of learning, Jen takes every opportunity to soak up knowledge that will improve the systems and operation of any business. That is her Ravenclaw soul shining through her work. The success of the businesses Jen and her team works with is, and always will be, their number one priority and passion.
We had a great conversation about systems and strategy that I think online entrepreneurs will reap the benefits from — no matter what stage you are at in your business.
And make sure to listen to the intro for my offer to help you build your own dream team. If you like what you hear, you can download your free Dream Team Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit).
Highlights from this EpisodeHow she helps clients create their strategic vision for their business and move it forward.
All about CRMs and translating the language used in each system and understanding what they can do for you.
Prepping your systems for your growing business for the now and getting your mindset in shape to plan to upgrade down the road.
The 4 levels of online business ownership and the support and strategy you’ll need to thrive.
The benefits of pruning and purging your email list.
Conversations around customizing tech solutions for online businesses.
How to create a win-win when partnering with an online service professional, and how to recognize whether it's a good fit.
The importance of setting boundaries, objectives, and having a defined scope.
Connect Email: jen@spellbindingmarketingsystems.com
Website: https://www.spellbindingmarketingsystems.com/ (https://www.spellbindingmarketingsystems.com/)
Freebie: https://www.spellbindingmarketingsystems.com/toolkit/ (The Wizard’s Automation Toolkit)
The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast is all about embracing working smarter, not harder, and showing up authentically. And my guest this week shares her valuable perspectives and tips on how to do just that. Dee-Anna Pippenger is a former elementary school teacher turned mama and podcast manager and content creator. She loves being able to help her clients make a bigger impact by streamlining their content strategy. Dee-Anna shares some great insights for online service providers looking to hire or become an expert in the content strategy and repurposing space. If you’ve ever wondered how other entrepreneurs manage to show up authentically and consistently while running a business, Dee-Anna gives a peek behind the curtain to show how it’s done.
I hope you find her insights valuable as you navigate your dream business. And listen to the intro for my offer to help you build your own dream team. If you like what you hear, you can download your free Hiring Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit).
Highlights from this Episode
Steps to getting hired as a content strategist and podcast manager by leading with value.
Repurposing long-form content and leveraging it in different ways to market to your target audience on different platforms.
Creating connections and building relationships by showing up to solve a problem in your own unique and authentic way.
Creative ways to invest your energy in the value you bring and learn how to adjust and hire out so you can keep focused.
Identify the things that are aligned and connected with your values and bring out your passion and energy to show up and serve as an online service provider, as well as red flags to watch out for when searching for the right kind of partnership.
Considerations for hiring somebody to repurpose your content and simplify your processes.
Connect: Email: deeannapippenger@gmail.com Website: http://deeannapippenger.com/ (http://deeannapippenger.com/)
If you're building your dream team, download the free Dream Team Starter Kit at http://www.julietraining.com/starterkit (www.julietraining.com/starterkit).
Stephanie Mead is a digital marketing strategist focused on social media management. Today she shares:
The two stages her clients are usually in before they hire a SMM and how to know if you are ready- She also shares some great tips to simplify creating content for your social media if you aren’t there yet.
The importance of having quality followers over a high quantity to help you
Build relationships Convert to leads Build your brand and presence
The dangers of D.I.Y.ing social media strategy through outdated advice and youtube videos.
The big recommendations she gives clients across the board. [Hint-It’s all about your engagement and understanding your target market.]
The time and cost investment clients can expect to start with for a beginner level social media manager and experienced smm as social media evolves
Questions to ask when hiring a SMM to get clarity avoid disappointment on both ends
The metrics that really matter when it comes to measuring social media success. And how to show prospective clients your worth as a SMM while keeping existing clients information private
Red flags to look out for when hiring a SMM And how to show up and be a kickass client
The value of communication when it comes to strategy and a long term relationship with your SMM
All about her successful Facebook Group for SMMs and business owners and her social media course- check links below for more info and awesome resources!
Connect Email: stephaniemeadcreative@gmail.com Websites: https://stephaniemeadcreative.com/ (stephaniemeadcreative.com) https://stephaniemeadcreative.com/shop/ (https://stephaniemeadcreative.com/shop/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemeadcreative/?hl=en (@stephaniemeadcreative) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=stephanie%20mead%20creative (@stephaniemeadcreative) Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesocialmediasociety1/ (thesocialmediasociety)
HIRE YOUR OWN DREAM TEAM: www.julietraining.com/dreamteam
Whether you’re bringing employees, or contractors onto your online team, you want to partner with people who are motivated and excited to work with you and your brand. You want a culture where team members connect on a personal level, collaborate with each other in their areas of specialty, and communicate with clarity and empathy. If you are looking to build or improve your team culture in the online space, my guest, Becky Brunner, is an amazing resource for female entrepreneurs looking to lead a team of motivated, connected, and happy employees and contractors.
Becky is a value-driven, adventure-loving, team culture strategist. And she’s a pro at guiding business owners to incorporate a strategy that develops and nurtures a positive team culture in order to keep productivity high, relationships strong, and employees genuinely happy.
You’re going to get some great biz building tips from this episode! Make sure to connect with Becky and get free access to her 30 Days to Team Connection Prompts.
For more tips on creating a thriving and positive team culture: Website: http://www.choosehappyassisting.com (www.choosehappyassisting.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/choosehappyassisting/ (@choosehappyassisting) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChooseHappyAssisting/ (@choosehappyassisting ) Resources: Snag Becky’s https://view.flodesk.com/pages/618e89ba839edddd7aa0220b (30 days of team connection prompts) https://micalaquinn.com/overbooked/?orid=13206&opid=4 (Live Free Academy) (Formerly Overwhelmed to Overbooked)
Ready to find an amazing VA in the New Year? Or maybe you’re feeling not-so-ready, but you want to be? I always say hire before you’re ready, and my guest Micala Quinn will help get you there by helping you frame out the right questions to ask, and give support in taking that next step with confidence. This episode has the potential to be a game-changer for a lot of listeners. Micala is the go-to pro for freelancing moms who are looking to take control of the narrative behind the way we work. She helps develop female entrepreneurs to take full control of their businesses, their freedom, and their overall satisfaction when it comes to balancing life, work, motherhood, and more. She has changed so many lives, including my own, with her podcast, course, resources, and support. I know you’re going to love this episode. Micala coaches women looking to lead and launch successful sustainable freelance businesses. To date, more than 1800 women across the country and world have enrolled in her Overwhelmed to Overbooked course which has just gone through some amazing updates for the new year becoming the Live Free Academy. In late 2018, Micala launched the Live Free podcast to spread her freelancing method and mission throughout the world. A fixture in iTunes top 20 For entrepreneur podcasts, it has surpassed 160,000 downloads. Make sure to connect with her via the links below to get access to her amazing resources.
Hire Form http://micalaquinn.com/hire (micalaquinn.com/hire)
Micala’s https://micalaquinn.com/overbooked/?orid=13206&opid=4 (Overwhelmed to Overbooked) Program
https://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/ (Micala's Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/micala.quinn/
Micala's Website: https://www.micalaquinn.com/ (https://www.micalaquinn.com/)
Micala's Freebies: www/micalaquinn.com/free-resources
BEFORE YOU GO: If you loved this episode I’d be so honored if you shared it with a friend!
Before we head off into our regularly scheduled podcasting, Kim and I wanted to leave you with what books have made it to our 2022 to be read (TBR) lists. Around here we take our booklist seriously - and this list is not a vanity list. It’s simply the books we’re most excited to carve out time to dig into in the new year.
We can’t wait to hear what you’re most excited to read in 2022! Send us a message on Instagram @kimberlyweldin and @juliecalcoteobm to share!
Links and books mentioned in this episode:
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=9781101885680&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone) by Diana Gabaldon
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=zodiac+academy+&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (The Faded Throne (Zodiac Academy 6)) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=zodiac+academy+&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (The Awakening (Zodiac Academy 7)) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=house+of+breath+and+sky&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (House of Breath and Sky) (Crescent City, #2) by Sarah J. Maas
https://www.amazon.com/Throne-Glass-eBook-Bundle-Book-ebook/dp/B08PD33VZ3/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=throne+of+glass&qid=1641684764&s=digital-text&sprefix=throne+of+%2Cdigital-text%2C244&sr=1-2 (Throne of Glass) (Complete Series) by Sarah J. Maas
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=these+twisted+bonds&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (These Twisted Bonds) (These Hollow Vows book 2) by Lexi Ryan: Release date July 19, 2022
https://store.poisonedpen.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=the+war+of+two+queens&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword (The War of Two Queens) by Jennifer Armentrout: Release date March 15, 2022
https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Plated-Prisoner-Book-4-ebook/dp/B095G183J6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glow+raven+kennedy&qid=1641685109&s=digital-text&sprefix=glow%2Cdigital-text%2C265&sr=1-1 (Glow) (Book 4 of the Plated Prisoner Series) by Raven Kennedy: Release date May 19, 2022
https://www.amazon.com/Of-Gold-and-Dust/dp/B08WWKN15V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UQJXHMD48UAM&keywords=of+gold+and+dust+samantha+wills&qid=1641685263&sprefix=of+gold+and+dust%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1 (Of Gold and Dust) by Samantha Wills
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-audiobook/dp/B07C7Y5NG5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=get+rich+lucky+bitchs&qid=1641685325&s=audible&sprefix=get+rich+%2Caudible%2C174&sr=1-1 (Get Rich Lucky Bitch) by Denise Duffield-Thomas and https://www.amazon.com/Chillpreneur-audiobook/dp/B07LGF7Z7Z/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chillpreneur&qid=1641685382&s=audible&sprefix=chillpre%2Caudible%2C169&sr=1-1 (Chillpreneur) by Denise Duffield-Thomas
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Elizabeth-Gilbert-audiobook/dp/B00U08ECQA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=big+magic+elizabeth+gilbert&qid=1641685538&s=audible&sprefix=big+ma%2Caudible%2C179&sr=1-1 (Big Magic) by Elizabeth Gilbert
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Lover-Black-Dagger-Brotherhood-ebook/dp/B000PDYVU2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG1V9K55EVEA&keywords=black+dagger+brotherhood+series&qid=1641685741&s=digital-text&sprefix=black+dagger+brotherhood+series%2Cdigital-text%2C175&sr=1-1 (Black Dagger Brotherhood) Series by J. R. Ward
https://www.amazon.com/Warlord-Wants-Forever-Immortals-After-ebook/dp/B06ZZWDBDV/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=immortals+after+dark+series+kresley+cole&qid=1641685870&s=digital-text&sprefix=immortals+after+dark+series%2Cdigital-text%2C161&sr=1-4 (Immortals After Dark) Book 1 by Kresley Cole...
Are you in need of a little (or a big) dose of inspiration heading into the new year? Today Kim and I share some of the inspirational books that are closest to our hearts. From overcoming divorce and leaving an abusive relationship, to parenting a special needs child to surrender in living life by following your inner wisdom - these books have supported us as we’ve walked through these journeys and more!
Grab a cup of tea and hang out with us as we talk about some of our favorite inspirational books!
Books mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Kimberly-Jonespothier/dp/1504903390/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2QH9IX59VDQHG&keywords=kimberly+jones&qid=1641248502&sprefix=kimberly+jones%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-7 (Beautifully Broken) by Kimberly Jones
https://www.amazon.com/Way-Home-Lindsey-Doss-ebook/dp/B07FPVWP45/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+way+home+by+lindsey+doss&qid=1641248975&sprefix=the+way+home+by+lin%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1 (The Way Home) by Lindsay Doss
https://fragilex.org/ (The National Fragile X Foundation)
https://www.amazon.com/Fragile-Hope-Finding-Parenting-Special/dp/1932096167/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=fragile+x+fragile+hope&qid=1641250644&sprefix=fragile+x+fr%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-4 (Fragile X Fragile Hope) by Elizabeth Griffen
https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Broken-Virtues-Syndrome-Practice/dp/B09JVM34M2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lessons+from+the+broken+x&qid=1641250800&sprefix=lessons+from+the+broken%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 (Lessons from the Broken X) by Jennifer Susa
https://www.amazon.com/The-Surrender-Experiment-audiobook/dp/B00YOJ9RV6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+surrender+experiment+by+michael+singer&qid=1641251310&sprefix=the+surrender+%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 (The Surrender Experiment) by Michael Singer
https://www.amazon.com/Year-of-Yes-Shonda-Rhimes-audiobook/dp/B0163E1X48/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+year+of+yes+shonda+rhimes&qid=1641251381&s=audible&sprefix=the+year+of+yes%2Caudible%2C168&sr=1-1 (The Year of Yes) by Shona Rhimes
https://www.amazon.com/The-Magnolia-Story-audiobook/dp/B01DFBXA8O/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+magnolia+story&qid=1641251927&s=audible&sprefix=the+magnolia+%2Caudible%2C206&sr=1-1 (The Magnolia Story) by Chip and Joanna Gaines
https://www.amazon.com/Dolly-Parton-Songteller-Life-Lyrics/dp/B08CY65KFQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=222W3B3B1P9AD&keywords=song+teller&qid=1641252287&s=audible&sprefix=song+teller%2Caudible%2C202&sr=1-1 (Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics) by Dolly Parton
If you have a great book suggestion or just want to come hang out join us on Instagram @juliecalcoteobm and @kimberlyweldin
Kim and I are so excited to share today’s episode of the podcast with you! If you love spicy books, fantasy books, comfort reads, Hallmark movies, or if you just love books in general there's something in this episode for everyone! Pull out your headphones and hang out with us while we spill on our all-time favorite spicy reads.
A gentle reminder to look at trigger warnings on these books before you read them
We’d love to hear what you’re reading now or any recommendations you have for us! You can DM us on Instagram @kimberlyweldin or @juliecalcoteobm
Mentioned in today’s episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Court-Thorns-Roses-Box-Set/dp/1526630788/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+court+of+thorns+and+roses+series&qid=1640114918&sprefix=a+court+of+%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-1 (A Court of Thornes and Roses Series) (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas
https://www.amazon.com/Throne-Glass-eBook-Bundle-Book-ebook/dp/B08PD33VZ3/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=throne+of+glass&qid=1640115137&sprefix=throne+%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2 (Throne of Glass Series) by Sarah J. Maas
https://kresleycole.com/bookshelf/the-immortals-after-dark-series/ (The Immortals After Dark Series) by Kresley Cole
https://kresleycole.com/bookshelf/the-game-maker-series/ (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/comments/ll6fd7/what_happened_to_kresley_cole_is_she_still_alive/ (Where is Kresley Cole?)
https://www.goodreads.com/series/288220-madison-kate (Madison Kate Series) by Tate James
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58737964-beautiful-disaster?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=r7i81ovroS&rank=1 (The Beautiful Disaster) Series by Jamie McGuire
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/49084724-credence (Credence) by Penelope Douglas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XFDTQWM?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1640225689&sr=8-2-spons&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn (Zodiac Academy) by Caroline Peckham and https://www.amazon.com/Susanne-Valenti/e/B015QAV24Q?ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_byln (Susanne Valenti)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13496.A_Game_of_Thrones (Game of Thrones) by George R. R. Martin
https://carolinepeckham.com/creeping-shadow-book-trailer/ (Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac) by Caroline Peckham
https://www.goodreads.com/series/271029-the-miles-high-club (The Miles High Series) by T. L. Swan
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54801674-savage-lands (Savage Lands) Series by Stacey Marie Brown
https://www.goodreads.com/series/229732-made (The Made Series) by Danielle Lori
Many of us start to think about upgrading (or setting) our systems up for success in the new year. As an Online Business Manager, this is an episode that is close to my heart. Today Kim and I share our favorite books about systems (and what systems books we don’t recommend). We cover systems for business, digital products, life, and learning - all in one jam-packed session!
Books mentioned in today’s show:
https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1640052813&s=books&sprefix=habits+of+hi%2Cstripbooks%2C226&sr=1-3 (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) by Stephen Covey
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=systemology+by+david+jenyns&i=stripbooks&sprefix=systemology%2Cstripbooks%2C229&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_11 (Systemology) by David Jenyns
https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661845/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=traction&qid=1640053274&s=books&sprefix=traction%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzS0tMMFZDMlI0T041JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjg2Mzk3MUwzRlJERFNXQUhRUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzQ1NzIxSlA2Tk9SNDAzRUcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl (Traction) by Gino Wickman
https://www.charfen.com/ (Alex Charfen)
https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/1401958230/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_r00_t_aufl?crid=21YY5V7M5UX1C&cv_ct_cx=jim+kwik&keywords=jim+kwik&pd_rd_i=1401958230&pd_rd_r=6550ff5a-54b8-43f2-a563-393537bb40b7&pd_rd_w=9Ghz4&pd_rd_wg=bdKs1&pf_rd_p=7b65f550-ae72-40a7-86e4-c165711b4536&pf_rd_r=T495GH1NDT3DZM2QEJ6H&qid=1640053422&s=books&sprefix=jim+kwik%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-1-ef9bfdb7-b507-43a0-b887-27e2a8414df0 (Limitless) by Jim Kwik
https://kwiklearning.com/kwik-tips/how-to-use-the-mind-palace-method-for-flawless-memory/ (How to build your mind palace) by Jim Kwik
https://kwiklearning.com/kwik-tips/how-to-use-the-mind-palace-method-for-flawless-memory/ (Retention Point) by Robert Skrob
https://schoolofsellers.com/ (School of Sellers) by Erin Waters
Let us know your favorite systems books on Instragam @juliecalcoteobm and @kimberlyweldin
Recently author Glennon Doyle Tweeted “I'm sorry I'm not really staring at you I'm staring at your book I don't know why but it's very important to me to know what every stranger on the earth is reading”. Today we’re coming in hot with another book talk mini-season episode for your December listening pleasure.
Kim and I wanted to get nosy about what some of our favorite people were reading so we surprised each other with their top booklists (and get ideas for our planned holiday reading binge). From a famous singer, cultural TV icon, and best-selling author, come get curious with us and find out what everyone is reading - and loving!
Links to what we talk about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-eVYahckA (Candid Camera: Prank Fail on Mr. Rogers)
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/mister-rogers-makes-a-list-of-his-10-favorite-books.html (Mr. Rogers’ Favorite Books)
https://www.southernliving.com/news/dolly-parton-shelf-portrait-favorite-books (Dolly Parton’s Favorite Books)
https://www.audible.com/author/Louis-LAmour/B000AQ2TE4 (Louis L’Amour Audiobooks)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81204624 (Dolly Parton Netflix Documentary)
https://www.amazon.com/Dolly-Parton-Songteller-Life-Lyrics/dp/B08CY65KFQ (Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Story in Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5E3lBDHmMY (Tim Ferriss Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview)
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/10-books-tim-ferriss-thinks-you-should-read.html (10 Books Tim Ferriss Thinks You Should Read)
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/114846.Sarah_J_Maas_Top_10_Favorite_Books_ (Sarah J. Maas Top Books)
http://www.dianagabaldon.com/resources/the-methadone-list/ (Diana Gabaldon Methadone List)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0925QSHRM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone by Diana Gabaldon)
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/s/dana-stabenow/kate-shugak/ (Kate Shugak Series)
In this special episode, I chat with the Julie Calcote Team about support, balance, and facing challenges as a virtual team. Get to know my operations specialist, Ellen Reyes; book twin and VA, Kimberly Weldin; and copywriter, Michelle Beers as they share an inside look at how our team operates together. They talk about their own experiences, struggles, and their perspectives on what makes a great team. We had such a fun time connecting about building a dream team to fit your business. Make sure to check out the links below to connect with them.
Don't forget to rate and review and share your favorite takeaways from this episode
Highlights from this Episode
The team chats about :
Our approaches to balancing family and running a business
Growth and transition in the online space.
Learning what works and doesn’t through trial and error. Growing through our mistakes and giving each other grace as we evolve.
Tips to building a great working relationship whether you are an entrepreneur or service provider.
Hiring for values, culture, personality and complementary skill sets
What we have learned about how we face challenges together
Setting and holding boundaries and supporting each other as a team
Captivating Quotes from this Episode:
15:30- Julie on growing and learning together in the early stages
“I like to think that we're both really gracious with each other. Because certainly, you were really gracious with me, when I was developing my structures, when I was figuring out the different roles in the team. Because I think sometimes you hire and you start to outsource and you really hone in on what makes the most sense to outsource- And what makes the most sense for that team member. Because while I think anybody on the team would be willing to take on certain things, I think we always paid really close attention to where you really enjoyed showing up and that zone of genius, because I didn't want to say, Well, you know, just keep doing graphics, then like, that wouldn't have worked for you, it wouldn't be for the business. And so it felt really good to learn and grow together.”
16:30 Ellen on leaning in to the imperfect path forward
“I think in another way, it was a blessing for me to be able to see that transition and realize it's gonna be messy, it's not going to be all perfectly lined out in a path. And that’s a really important lesson for me in particular, because I really want that lined out path with all the steps between, you know, whenever it got that way for me, and it's been like that a lot. I didn't stress about it, because I knew it was normal.”
26:29 Julie on pivoting as your evolve
“I've really evolved and pivoted, and still in the process of that this year, you know, definitely the podcast being a part of that. And it's real life, you know, you don't always know what's going to take you from A to Z, like, you know, your goal maybe, but the way that you get there, for me, has looked a lot different than I've expected. So as your role with the team grew and evolved, we definitely noticed that we needed some support, because as you were working on more SOPs, as you were working on our system stuff, we needed to bring in somebody to support those processes and hand those off. And so that's where Kim came in.”
30:50- Kim on supporting each other
“There have been instances over this last year where all of us have gone through really tough periods, or tough seasons. And instead of going, Well, I'm sorry, we have to get these tasks done, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, you didn't meet your deadlines, we have rallied around each other and really encouraged one another. And it just feels not only like a team, but a family. We're very supportive of one another, and we want each other to succeed.”
37:25- Michelle on the freedom to make mistakes
“I was a little nervous, especially in
Today is a special day - we are premiering our mini-season of Book Talk on the podcast! It’s a holiday here in the states so we wanted to share an episode you could take on a walk, bake some pies, or knit to with a cup of tea. In this podcast, Kim and I share the biggest hits (and a few misses) from our fiction reading this past year. From fantasy to spicy and empowered reads, we’ve been reading up a storm to bring you our best of the best!
For those of you who haven’t met Kim yet, she is a wife and a mother to two amazing children. She recently resigned from her position as a special education teacher and teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing in order to pursue her business helping other mompreneurs optimize their social media and Pinterest content in order to grow their audience, drive traffic to their website, and generate sales. Kim is addicted to coffee, hot tea, and Gilmore Girls.
Come and be our book bestie and nerd out with us while we talk books, high lords, and a few shawl puns!
Books mentioned in today’s episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Flock-Ravenhood-Book-Kate-Stewart-ebook/dp/B08DRV2R7T/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=flock+series&qid=1637614451&qsid=144-7727272-4389361&sr=8-3&sres=B08DRV2R7T%2CB08F3ZVSYJ%2CB08TZHBV4W%2CB01NAFM7Z2%2CB07XLYXFKH%2C1501110365%2CB077QXLLYF%2C1737507714%2C0310519373%2CB000FCK3C8%2C0310519314%2CB013TFT1YS%2C1982125101%2CB07ZYZSTMV%2CB01N56YUXF%2CB000JMKS9M&srpt=ABIS_EBOOKS (Flock) (The Ravenhood Series) by Kate Stewart
https://www.amazon.com/Exodus-Ravenhood-Book-Kate-Stewart-ebook/dp/B08F3ZVSYJ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=flock+series&qid=1637614508&qsid=144-7727272-4389361&sr=8-4&sres=B08DRV2R7T%2CB08F3ZVSYJ%2CB08TZHBV4W%2CB01NAFM7Z2%2CB07XLYXFKH%2C1501110365%2CB077QXLLYF%2C1737507714%2C0310519373%2CB000FCK3C8%2C0310519314%2CB013TFT1YS%2C1982125101%2CB07ZYZSTMV%2CB01N56YUXF%2CB000JMKS9M&srpt=ABIS_EBOOKS (Exodus) (The Ravenhood Series book 2) by Kate Stewart
https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Line-Ravenhood-Book-ebook/dp/B08TX2JJG9/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=flock+series&qid=1637614508&qsid=144-7727272-4389361&sr=8-5&sres=B08DRV2R7T%2CB08F3ZVSYJ%2CB08TZHBV4W%2CB01NAFM7Z2%2CB07XLYXFKH%2C1501110365%2CB077QXLLYF%2C1737507714%2C0310519373%2CB000FCK3C8%2C0310519314%2CB013TFT1YS%2C1982125101%2CB07ZYZSTMV%2CB01N56YUXF%2CB000JMKS9M&srpt=ABIS_EBOOKS (The Finish Line) (The Ravenhood Series book 3) by Kate Stewart
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099RM2KNM?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1637614705&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn (These Hollow Vows) by Lexi Ryan
https://www.goodreads.com/series/301593-the-plated-prisoner (The Plated Prisoner Series) by Raven Kennedy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q9PTCTW?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1637614817&sr=8-1 (Savage Lands Series) by Stacey Marie Brown
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086M8F9R9?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1637614880&sr=1-1 (Blood & Ash Series) by Jennifer Armentrout
https://www.amazon.com/City-of-Girls-Elizabeth-Gilbert-audiobook/dp/B07J1SJH6M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D0KD55CN8Q02&keywords=elizabeth+gilbert+city+of+girls+book&qid=1637614938&qsid=144-7727272-4389361&sprefix=elizabeth+gilbert+city+of%2Cdigital-text%2C263&sr=8-1&sres=1594634742%2C1594634726%2CB00BPDR3F6%2C1501173219%2C9123944595%2C0735219095%2C0143118706%2C0143038419%2C1657493423%2CB07DMZ5YR9%2C1635578590%2C1250313953%2CB08LD4GXQ8%2C1644730960%2CB000PDYVVG%2CB082LNTGYP&srpt=ABIS_BOOK (City of Girls) by Elizabeth Gilbert...
Now that you’ve decided to host and publish your very own podcast, how do you find an amazing podcast manager? In this episode Stephanie Judice shares all her wisdom and expertise on backend podcast production and management, and her experience with serving clients, aligning your vision with your podcast, and monetizing mindfully. Her hot takes are going to be so valuable for online service providers and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their podcast or start an agency. Stephanie is the CEO of a podcast production agency that works primarily with female coaches, consultants, and course creators to help them launch their podcast and provide ongoing management services. She’s a systems gal like me, and her organizational and design skills helped her bootstrap her business from home and grow it into a thriving agency serving clients across the US.
We talk about:
The good, the bad, and the googlable- What it looked like going from real estate agent to online VA, to podcast manager and scaling to CEO of a full-service podcast production agency.
The benefits of mentorship and coaching to get clear on a path to success.
The 20/80 rule for building and nurturing your podcast audience.
How to be a great client and set your podcast manager up for success.
An idea of the specific range of podcast managing costs depending on what you need, and how hands-on or off you want to be.
Connect: Website: http://www.stephaniejudice.com (www.stephaniejudice.com ) IG: http://www.stephaniejudice.com (www.instagram.com/stephaniejudice ) Facebook: http://www.stephaniejudice.com (www.facebook.com/stephaniejudicepodcastmanagement)
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Today, I’m chatting with the one and only Sarah Noked, founder of Sarah Noked OBM and OBM School. Sarah has trained thousands of aspiring online business managers and guided them with a proven framework to confidently and successfully transition into the online service space. Her mission is simple: to empower online entrepreneurs and online service providers to build thriving, profitable businesses with the help of streamlined systems, marketing automation, and a winning team. We talk about hiring an OBM for your business, including what red flags to watch out for. She’ll help listeners identify whether they might be ready for an OBM in their business and she offers a challenge to help entrepreneurs move forward in the next transition phase.
Sarah is a leading authority and online educator, sharing valuable resources and programs that support and train online service professionals with actionable tools to leverage their skills and translate their talents into profitable and meaningful businesses.
Sarah also shares the kickoff of her OBM School, the program that trains professionals to become online business managers. Make sure to check out her links below if you’re ready to learn more about the community she’s created with OBM School. It's a great resource for training and hiring!
We also have a little fun chatting about our definition of success and sharing secret smoothie ingredients. This one is such a fun and empowering episode! I know you’ll love it!
Connect with Sarah: Website: http://www.sarahnoked.com (www.sarahnoked.com) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahnoked (www.instagram.com/sarahnoked) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sarahnokedobm (www.facebook.com/sarahnokedobm ) Facebook group for VAs + OBMs: http://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentobm (www.facebook.com/groups/confidentobm ) LinkedIn:https://il.linkedin.com/company/sarahnoked ( https://il.linkedin.com/company/sarahnoked ) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SarahnokedOBM/ (https://www.pinterest.com/SarahnokedOBM/)
Links SOP Kit Freebie:https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=66 ( https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=66) OBM School Free Info Session:https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=55 ( https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=55) OBM School Tier 1 Registration Page:https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=59 ( https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=59) OBM School Tier 3 Registration Page:https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=61 ( https://obmschool.ontralink.com/t?orid=14753&opid=61) My YouTube Episode with Sarah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwmPkpQIA9c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwmPkpQIA9c)
Today, I'm jamming with Amber Kindler about building relationships and leaning into your zone of genius with a copywriter. She has recently grown her services to include a director of marketing offer where she helps strategize and implement all your content marketing. We chat about everything hiring a copywriter from rates and packages, goals and expectations while working with a copywriter, her upcoming website: The Midwest Marketer, and connecting to the mission and vision and blending the business owner’s personality to generate eye-catching copy. Also, Stay tuned for the end of the episode where I share an offer I’ve created for the month of November!
We talk about:
Her professional transition from teacher- to freelance copywriter- to director of marketing
Micala Quinn’s signature Overwhelmed to Overbooked podcast and course to help women take the leap into freelancing (check links section below)
Her process and packages to serve clients who need the written copy, content, and repurposing taken off their plate while they run their business
Identifying when it’s time for online business owners to hire out, and when a client will be better served by hiring a director of marketing.
Building a strong relationship between client and copywriter by owning your zone of genius.
Connect
Website Coming Soon…
Facebook/Instagram @amberkindler
Links
Lindsay White’s Director of Marketing Course Affiliate Link:https://lindsaywhite.co/optin/?oprid=11&ref=637 ( https://lindsaywhite.co/optin/?oprid=11&ref=637) Micala Quinn’sOverwhelmed to Overbooked Affiliate Link: https://micalaquinn.com/overbooked?orid=521&opid=3 (https://micalaquinn.com/overbooked?orid=521&opid=3) Future Website: http://www.themidwestmarketer.com/ (www.themidwestmarketer.com)
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to The Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Mackenzie Mader to the Dreamer’s Manual Podcast to share her expertise in brand and web design and business success. She shares her journey in the online space and offers up valuable tips for clients and service providers in the design business. Mackenzie designed my website, and I have hired people from her course who have been a great representation of what she offers, so I can personally attest to the major value she has to bring to this episode. If you have a website, sales page, branding, or other design projects on your to-do list, the tips Mackenzie shares about how to find and hire the right person in this episode are for you!
Highlights from this Episode
We talk about:
Her journey in the online space and what it’s like offering VIP design days and success coaching for other freelancers in this industry to help light the path forward in the tech and design space.
What makes a great client for designers when they are ready to hire out. How to know you’re ready for custom design, and when it’s appropriate to dabble until you are ready, and when templates are great for building an online presence before you have your complete vision.
Getting clear on your branding
Her perspective of why a WordPress website will set you up for long-term benefits over other platforms available.
What she does and does not hire out for in her growing business, and how that can and should look different for each unique business owner.
Questions to ask when hiring a website or branding designer to ensure everyone is clear on the expectations of the project
Template and service package price points and what clients can do to find the right package for the best return on their investment.
Connect Website: mackenziemader.com IG: @mackenziemader
Links
Check out WordPress Templates starting at $37 with https://mackenziemader.com/stand-out/?v=dfd44cc06c1b (Stand Out And Shine Website Templates)
Become a standout designer with https://mackenziemader.com/accelerator/?v=dfd44cc06c1b (Stand Out and Shine Accelerator )
Book a https://mackenziemader.com/day/?v=dfd44cc06c1b (VIP Design Intensive)
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to the Dreamer’s Manual podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
Today we’re going to get real with your money and your business with Callie and Krystal from Radical Profits Club. They are bookkeepers in the business of empowering small business owners to understand their numbers and take control of their financial future. Callie and Krystal specialize in supporting online entrepreneurs who are looking for a community that is over the status quo, want to take action and let go of financial overwhelm, and find financial help in the online space intentionally knowing it doesn't have to be complicated and scary to handle your money matters. Check it out below, and head over to my episode post on my Instagram page @juliecalcoteobm and let me know your favorite takeaways from this episode. Connect Email: hello@radicalprofitsclub.com Website: https://www.radicalprofitsclub.com/ (https://www.radicalprofitsclub.com/) Instagram: @radicalprofitsclib Links https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975 (Book Recommendation You are a Badass at Making Money- Jen Sincero)
https://www.amazon.com/Money-Love-Story-Kate-Northrup-audiobook/dp/B01IIH44G2 (Book Recommendations: Money: A Love Story- Kate Northrup)
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to the Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you tailored content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
I LOVE to come to the podcast and hang out with other business and launch managers. Today I get to spend time with Kerystyn and jam on the ways Online Business Managers serve their clients, and also give listeners a really valuable peek inside what we do, how we operate, and how an OBM can really change the game for online entrepreneurs. Kerystyn Williams is a talented project and launch manager who is all about the details. She helps high-achieving women grow their businesses in a way that makes them excited & eager to show up, instead of stressed out, overwhelmed, and defeated. We had such a fun conversation and I am eager to share it with you today.
Connect Email: hello@simplifiedoperations.com
Website: https://www.simplifiedoperations.com/ (https://www.simplifiedoperations.com/)
Instagram: @simplifiedoperations
Links https://scale.simplifiedoperations.com/simplify-your-biz/ (Freebie:) 10 Ways to Simplify Your Business https://scale.simplifiedoperations.com/systems/ (VIP Days)
BEFORE YOU GO: Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe to the Dreamer’s Manual Podcast so we can continue to bring you amazing content to help you build your dreams, evolve in your journey, and bust through those limits so you can create and sustain a thriving business!
Do you aspire to become a consultant in your industry? OR maybe you’re motivated to hire the perfect consultant to partner with your business and come up with lasting solutions for your team. Maybe you’re just ready for some inspirational and valuable insights from a pro entrepreneur… On today’s episode of The Dreamer’s Manual, we take a deep dive into consulting from both the hiring and job-seeking perspective with my friend, and expert independent consultant, Matt Coons.
From his early days in Alaskan oil field shift work, (taking on 12-16 weeks shifts with 5-day breaks) to what his independent consulting business looks like today as he integrates his family into his thriving business, and has adapted through the pandemic; Matt shares super valuable insights into building his dream business through intuition, education, and authentic connections.
One of the things I love most about this podcast is when I get to share insights from the people who inspire me in my daily life, and who have really stepped up to share their experiences and gifts with my listeners. I’m thrilled you get to hear from My guest, Andre Horton this episode. Andre,who has too many passions and talents to list here, is such a gifted storyteller! You’re going to love the way he weaves valuable insights about hiring employees for your business, through this energetic and irreverent conversations about the lessons learned running his own businesses.
Connect with Andre Websites: http://www.haka.company (www.haka.company) http://www.andrehorton.com (www.andrehorton.com) Instagram: @andrehorton
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As an entrepreneur, it feels like magic when the tech just works, and somebody can click a button- and all the things in the backend just start working! Jess Sciuva is a master tech VA, and in this episode of the Dreamer’s Manual podcast, invites others to grow and hire with her as she offers some of THE MOST VALUABLE resources for people looking to become or hire a tech VA. She chats about setting up funnels, working in her favorite system, Kartra, and helping general VA’s- or people who haven’t yet taken the leap into being a virtual assistant- learn and get confident with tech.
If you want to know what makes an amazing client, what to look for when hiring a tech VA, great projects and trials you can do when starting out working with a tech VA, and even a hiring resource that was a secret to me before this interview, you HAVE to check it out!
You can check out the full show notes at www.juliecalcote.com/tech
Links from this episode:
Become a Tech VA with this https://my.techwithjess.com/Tech-VA-Guide (Free Guide) with top learning platforms
Learn everything about facilitating Kartra with your clients in this https://my.techwithjess.com/Crazy-For-Kartra (Crazy for Kartra) Course
Join the “Become a tech VA” https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeatechva (Facebook Group)
Hiring? Check out this https://scuffedentertainment.com/5-love-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace-quiz-pdf/ (“5 Love Languages for the Workplace Quiz” )
https://www.techwithjess.com/tech-va-directory/ (Tech VA Directory)!
Ready for some major systems support? Justine Pattantyus and I nerd out on today’s podcast over all things online business management. A self-described buoyant personality who brings energy to the table, Justine helps zero in on the how and why of systems setup no matter where you’re at in your business. Entrepreneurs looking to hire an OBM for your organization, looking to just get pointed in the right direction, or looking into expanding into an OBM role yourself, will want to dive in and take notes. Justine has so much to share in this episode!
Business owners are trying to do it all when it comes to marketing, and Pinterest is a major platform that savvy entrepreneurs are increasingly benefiting from. There are so many business owners I talk to who want to take a deeper dive into Pinterest but aren’t sure where to start. Whether you are looking to become or hire an expert, and want to learn more about how to navigate Pinterest for business- and get amazing returns- you’re going to want to listen! Pinterest Expert Chelsea Hall is my guest on this episode of The Dreamer’s Manual, and we cover everything from when you should hire a Pinterest manager, the costs and returns from Pinterest management, what stats to track, red flags to look out for on the platform, and so much more… Whether you want to explore becoming a Pinterest expert, or you are looking to hire a pro. This episode is PACKED with valuable tips for everyone! And stay tuned for an AMAZING SPECIAL OFFER at the end of this episode
When it comes to hiring for your business, there are a lot of mistakes people make that hold them back from successful, sustainable growth. One of those being waiting for a “unicorn” to accept your offer and launch your business to amazing heights. The bad news is, unicorns are super rare, and quite expensive. The good news is, you have more control in how outsourcing will improve your business than you think. And there are several approaches to ensure you hire people who will complement your mission and vision, and promote the growth of a healthy team and a thriving business. Check out the show notes will all the links from this episode at juliecalcote.com/podcast
In this bite-sized solo episode, I share my insights on the S-word lots of women are scared to ask for: Support. This is a big one, and honestly, I could talk about it all day, but I think I was able to squeeze a lot of value into this episode. I want to make sure you head into this season knowing that getting support is about so much more than throwing money at a problem to make it go away so you can focus on your business. In fact, I cover lots of support ideas that have zero financial cost, and can save your sanity and help your business thrive! Check out the show notes at juliecalcote.com/podcast, and listen for tips and ideas, an online bonus offer, and some calls to action to help you get the support you need to get your needs met. I pack a lot into this episode
Welcome to the Dreamer’s Manual podcast. The place where entrepreneurs learn to follow their dreams without sacrificing their inner peace. I'm Julie Calcote and I've made it my mission to help entrepreneurs get unstuck in their business and focus on shifts that build on their dreams, evolve in their journey, and bust limiting beliefs. I'm the creator of the Design Your Dream Team Course, online business manager, and lifelong dreamer myself. And I created this podcast like your favorite streaming service- dropping new season’s throughout the year to give you deep dives on topics related to business, life, and entrepreneurship that will help you focus on your zone of genius and guide you from your dreams to your version of success.