The Lauren Boyd Show: Recent Episodes
Lauren Boyd
The podcast to empower entrepreneurs to find confidence in their legal foundation and alignment in their purpose. Let our conversation be your guide.
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Navigating social media as a parent can feel really tricky. Nikki and I discuss how our relationship with social media has changed since we first got online and how we plan on approaching screen time, cell phones, and social media with our children as they grow.
I share some questions that I’ve been reflecting on as I evaluate how I want to show up on Instagram and Nikki dives into how you can run a successful business without being on every platform. Along those lines, today’s legal brief is about establishing boundaries within your team, especially around communication.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Recognizing when social media is no longer serving you
- How apps like Instagram and Facebook have changed since they first launched
- What to do if you’re trying to stay off social media, but you really need to leverage it for your business
- The fine line between finding inspiration and muddling your own ideas
- Finding a balance and being intentional about screen time with our kids
RESOURCES
- Join the waitlist for my new HR app, Quinn!
- @thecut
- @biglittlefeelings
- Mika Perry's website
- Collin Kartchner Ted Talk (about smartphones)
- Geneva
- The Social Dilemma
- It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom video
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
Nikki and I are covering topics like how to know if a candidate is the right fit for your company, ways to manage the emotional drain of entrepreneurship, and effective home systems that we have in place.
We highlight how we delegate tasks and seek support from our partners around decision fatigue. We also talk about how we communicate with our families when we have to work outside of normal business hours, which is one of the major trade-offs of being your own boss. Plus, today’s legal brief is all about having solid privacy policies and reviewing how you protect internal information.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Embracing the ability to create your own company culture
- Juggling the on and off switch as a business owner
- Communicating about caretaking and home-based tasks with your partner
- Our favorite life hacks that make the day a little bit easier
- How to avoid the Sunday Scaries
RESOURCES
- Join the waitlist for my new HR app, Quinn!
- Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable by Julie Solomon
- Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
- Kacey Musgraves
- James Taylor
- What's For Dinner Club
- Mika Perry's blog
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
Nikki and I are chatting all about the value of having a podcast and being a guest on other people’s shows. We dig into what metrics you should be tracking, how to plan out your content, and ways to monetize your podcast, regardless of how many downloads you have. Nikki highlights why having a podcast is truly one of the best ways to sell your services and offerings, and she explains how to use your platform as a way to make strategic connections.
We break down how to get started (I promise it’s not as scary and complicated as it seems!) and give our top recommendations for the tech and software required for recording. Plus, today’s legal brief is about understanding the IP that you want to own in your business and getting really clear on where you’re delegating tasks.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- How to identify your goals, set KPIs, and measure the success of your podcast
- Ways to create a solid workflow so you can stay consistent
- How to gauge how many people are listening to your show and engaging in the content
- Tools for moving the needle that aren’t overwhelming
- My strategy for getting the most out of the interviews by repurposing the audio and video on social media
RESOURCES
- Join the waitlist for my new HR app, Quinn!
- Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself by Jessica Zweig
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
- Virgin River
- Dopesick
- Geneva
- My episode on Boutique Chat: Building a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Business
- Fiverr
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
Nikki has such a wealth of knowledge around media training, best interview practices, and speaking skills. In our conversation, we talk about how to stay true to yourself when you’re being interviewed, tips for getting really clear on your messaging, and ways to share your story in an effective way.
Nikki highlights the importance of staying present and only taking on opportunities that align with your business and audience. We talk about what it’s like to be both an interviewer and interviewee, and how to tackle public speaking engagements. Plus, today’s legal brief is about how to set clear expectations through a speaking contract or guest release.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Join the waitlist for my new HR app, Quinn!
- The key to finding your whitespace within an industry
- The simple list you want to keep in mind when you’re interviewing someone
- Why you want to avoid yes or no questions during an interview
- The best tactic to deflect a question and bring it back to your messaging
- Getting comfortable going off script and letting the conversation naturally flow
RESOURCES
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- Geneva - join us in the Kindle Swindlers book club!
- Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
Nikki and I have a candid conversation about navigating motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship. We talk about finding that sweet spot where you’re comfortable with the attention you give to your business and the quality, present time that you have with your family. We highlight how to set firm boundaries and delegate tasks within your business and household, and how to overcome the discomfort that so many of us have around accepting help.
We also touch on what default parenting is and how to lay the foundation of teamwork when it comes to raising your kids and maintaining your home. Plus, we talk about the “why am I doing this?” battle that comes up when you feel pulled in so many directions and how to stay focused on the long-term vision and payoff of being a business owner.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Celebrating every stage of motherhood and entrepreneurship for what it has to offer
- Recognizing ways that you’re selling yourself short
- How we utilize time blocking to create uninterrupted work and family time
- Simple ways to set boundaries in your contract, especially as a service provider
- A different way to stretch your mindset around your purpose in owning a business
- Tips for avoiding resentment and petty arguments with your partner
RESOURCES
- Join the waitlist for my new HR app, Quinn!
- Open Book by Jessica Simpson
- Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky
- Only Murders in the Building
- For All Mankind
- When It Clicked Podcast
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
Welcome to the second season of I’ll Make This Brief! I’m joined by Nikki Butler, founder of Nikki Butler Media, to talk about taking the leap, overcoming impostor syndrome, and learning to evolve. We discuss what it looks like to reconnect with your passion and the ‘why’ behind your business.
We’re both big believers in taking imperfect action in order to get more clarity around our big ideas, and we talk about how that mindset has helped us grow as multi-passionate entrepreneurs. At the end of the episode, I dig into today’s legal brief, which is all about the value of owning your own brand and trademarking early on in your business journey.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- How to launch a podcast and maintain momentum
- The importance of getting into the flow of your business
- Finding ways to pivot instead of completely quit
- Recognizing when you’re limiting yourself and making excuses as a safeguard for failure
- My recommendation for anyone who has an idea for a company name and hasn’t trademarked it yet
RESOURCES
- 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
- We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers
- From Impossible to Inevitable: How SaaS and Other Hyper-Growth Companies Create Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross and Jason Lemkin
- The Daily
- Plain English
- Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, NC
CONNECT WITH NIKKI
Follow Nikki: @thenikkibutler
Follow Nikki Butler Media: @nikkibutlermedia
Work with Nikki: nikkibutlermedia.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
How do you measure success? For some people, it’s the amount of money in their bank account, the car they drive, or the zip code that they live in. For Lou and I, success comes from the impact we can make for our clients, the livelihood we can create for our teams, and the quality time that we can spend with our loved ones. We discuss how to tell when it’s time to pivot, what it looks like to take actions that align with your end goal, and the importance of getting out of a toxic cycle of comparison.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- The three metrics that Lou uses to measure success in a business
- Getting really clear on how much you want to grow, especially as a service-based business
- Coming up with your own success markers and celebrating the small wins
- Exemplifying and embodying what success looks like for your employees
- Updating your definition of success as your business changes
RESOURCES
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
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Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business by Donald Miller
-
Arcadia Toys
- Jayebird
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:50 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are discussing how to measure success.
( 1:15 ) Lauren and Louise share what books they’ve been reading recently.
( 3:18 ) Lauren and Louise list two small businesses that they support.
( 6:25 ) Louise explains the three metrics she uses to measure the financial success of a business.
( 7:41 ) Lauren and Louise talk about defining success for a service-based business.
( 10:46 ) Lauren asks Louise, “How would you say we know when it's time to pivot?”
( 14:52 ) Louise and Lauren discuss the importance of not comparing or measuring your success to anyone else’s achievements.
Talking about boundaries is one of my favorite business topics. Louise and I dive into the systems that we have in place to protect ourselves, our teams, and our clients, especially when it comes to the pressure of being available 24/7. We share our favorite tools for setting boundaries on our calendars and communication channels, which helps us establish clear limits between work and personal life. We also highlight strategies to create exceptions to your rules without totally deconstructing them.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Establishing the right boundaries for the current season of your business
- Creating a company culture that honors boundaries
- Setting yourself up for success by building in buffer time
- Why we like to use online calendar systems
- Key habits that help us avoid burnout
RESOURCES
- Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
- Scale or Fail: How to Build Your Dream Team, Explode Your Growth, and Let Your Business Soar by Allison Maslan
-
Vitruvi
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Hannah Wingate Designs
-
Calendly
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:44 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are talking about boundaries.
( 1:30 ) Lauren and Louise share the books they’re currently reading.
( 4:26 ) Lauren and Louise highlight small businesses that they’re loving right now.
( 9:23 ) Lauren asks Louise, “What is your favorite boundary?”
( 14:14 ) Lauren asks Louise, “Do you allow clients to text you?”
( 17:20 ) Lauren asks Louise, “How do people make appointments with you?”
( 19:56 ) Lauren and Louise talk about how they avoid burnout.
( 22:52 ) Lauren and Louise discuss how they set up their email inboxes.
Setting prices for your offerings is one of the hardest decisions to make as a business owner. Louise and I are sharing tangible takeaways and examples of how we’ve navigated pricing in our businesses. We talk about the difference between your bottom line and your profit and loss statement, when and how to raise your prices, and how to create consistency across your pricing approach. Lou breaks down the three different elements to consider when setting a price that works best for you and your business, and she also illustrates how having a variety of services helps you scale.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- A good profit margin benchmark to aim for
- Why cash flow is so important
- How to avoid scope creep
- My experience transitioning out of a membership program and into hourly billing
- How to advise your current clients that you’re changing your pricing
- How to respond to someone who doesn’t respect your pricing
- Why Louise and I both believe that you should be publishing your pricing on your website
RESOURCES
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
-
A CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite by Trey Taylor
-
The Fred
- Mila + Stevie
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:48 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are talking about pricing.
( 1:28 ) Lauren and Louise chat about what books they’re currently reading.
( 2:21 ) Lauren and Louise share two small businesses that they like.
( 4:20 ) Lauren asks Louise, “For a new offering, how can we come up with a price?”
( 4:58 ) Lauren asks Louise, “How much should we save for taxes? What's a good rule of thumb?”
( 5:16 ) Lauren asks Louise, “What would you say is like a good generic profit margin?”
( 5:58 ) Lauren asks Louise, “Can you break down the reason why cash flow is so important?”
( 13:23 ) Lauren asks Louise, “What would you say is generally a normal percentage increase? Or should we stay away from being caught talking about it in the concept of percentage increases?”
( 19:11 ) Lauren asks Louise, “How do you raise prices?”
( 27:51 ) Lauren asks Louise, “I have heard that only six out of 10 people should be hiring you or your prices are too low. What do you think about that?”
( 29:46 ) Lauren and Louise talk about why they like to put their prices on their website.
The transition from solopreneur to company leader can be tough, so Lou and I are chatting about what it’s been like for us to experience those growing pains. We talk about how building a team and setting the tone for your company culture creates a certain level of wellbeing not only for you, but also your team. We share our go-to tools and systems that we have in place to set clear communication, expectations, and boundaries between our employees and clients. We also touch on how to calculate your return on investment when it comes to hiring and what to consider when you’re giving a raise or a bonus.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Putting systems in place to set your employees up for success
- The pros and cons of hybrid or fully remote work environments
- Being willing to test out new tech and find what works best for your team
- Keeping tabs on what’s going on in your business without micromanaging
- Getting clear about when it’s time to bring on a new employee
- Empowering your team to create healthy boundaries and practice self-care
RESOURCES
- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown
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Contagious by Jonah Berger
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Lovevery
- SplayTray
- Helpwise
- ClickUp
- Asana
- Clockify
- Harvest
- QuickBooks Time
- OpenPhone
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:44 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are talking about their experiences with building teams.
( 2:00 ) Lauren and Louise talk about what they’re currently reading.
( 4:16 ) Lauren and Louise highlight small businesses that they’re loving right now.
( 6:36 ) Lauren asks Louise, “I know that a lot of companies that used to be fully in-person have now transitioned to this really nice hybrid. But I think it does challenge us as business owners to find different systems. Have you seen that in The Finance Agency?”
( 7:41 ) Louise and Lauren talk about Slack versus email.
( 16:51 ) Lauren asks Louise, “Let's talk a little bit about setting expectations with your team.”
( 20:45 ) Lauren asks Louise, “For someone who doesn't have to bill their time for clients and maybe doesn't have that system in place, what's a system that you love?”
( 23:23 ) Louise and Lauren talk about getting clear on job roles and scopes.
( 26:26 ) Lauren asks Louise, “Is that 3x a really good number for someone who is a revenue generator?”
( 29:03 ) Lauren asks Louise what the fix is for people who don’t take vacations or time off from work.
( 33:47 ) Lauren says, “Being resolute in what our boundaries are has been a big thing for our wellbeing and empowering my team.”
Ghosting has become the norm in our society, and business is no exception. We jump on consultations, send over proposals, and offer up job positions just to be met with radio silence. Lou and I have made a conscious effort to always give the courtesy of replying back and want to stress the benefits of establishing effective communication practices.
We tackle how to make sure that you’re protected and getting paid for services provided, plus we share exactly how we collect payments. We also share our experiences about the job application process from the perspective of both employers and employees, and how ghosting really impacts your reputation in the business world.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Simple ways to set boundaries and manage expectations around communication
- Creating a positive imprint on your brand when working business-to-business
- How to build out your interview process
- Protecting yourself and your business, especially as it relates to cash flow
- Language to include in your contracts to avoid outstanding invoices
RESOURCES
- Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- Love Powered Co
- Homesick Candles
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:45 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Lou are talking about ghosting.
( 1:50 ) Lauren and Louise share their book recommendations.
( 4:30 ) Lauren and Louise highlight small businesses that they’re loving right now.
( 9:26 ) Lauren and Louise explain why it’s important to avoid ghosting in business.
( 12:30 ) Lauren says, “I've made some of my best business connections from consultations, even if I never use the person's services, because I showed them the courtesy of the follow up and we were able to remain friends
( 21:25 ) Louise and Lauren talk about ghosting during the job application process.
( 30:15 ) Louise and Lauren talk about ghosting in outstanding invoices.
( 34:08 ) Louise says, “Don't feel bad about reaching out. You're entitled to reach out for services that you're going to provide or have provided.”
( 39:58 ) Lauren and Louise talk about how they collect payment.
Welcome to the first episode of I’ll Make This Brief! I’m joined by Louise Hipperson, founder of The Finance Agency, to pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. We share our two very different approaches to exiting the corporate world and what our biggest challenges have been during this transition. We touch on outsourcing, embracing hustle seasons, and getting out of the comparison cycle. We also discuss different ways to create community and highlight the importance of making connections with people outside of your industry.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Giving yourself permission to evolve
- Discovering your zone of genius and paving the path for your team
- The biggest thing that I’ve struggled with in business since becoming a mom
- Why I don’t follow a ton of people in my industry on social media
- What people don’t tell you about “passive” income
RESOURCES
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
- Majka
- The Foggy Dog
CONNECT WITH LOUISE
Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared
Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency
Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com
CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd
Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn
Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
( 0:44 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are talking about what mainstream media doesn’t tell you about entrepreneurism.
( 1:30 ) Lauren and Louise highlight books that they’ve read recently.
( 3:57 ) Lauren and Louise talk about small businesses that they’ve been loving lately.
( 9:19 ) Lauren asks Louise, “So, Lou, tell me your story of leaving corporate.”
( 10:57 ) Lauren explains how she left her corporate job.
( 13:59 ) Louise talks about what has surprised her the most about the transition from corporate to business owner.
( 18:33 ) Lauren says, “It takes more work than you realize to start a business.”
( 22:54 ) Lauren says, “Allow yourself to have seasons of business where you don't need to feel shame over the fact that you're putting in as many hours as you did at corporate.”
( 26:15 ) Louise and Lauren talk about how they minimize cycles of comparison.
( 32:12 ) Lauren and Louise talk about finding a community that you can really plug in and being honest with.
I’m Lauren Boyd, a small business owner, attorney and mom. Join me for my honest take on entrepreneurship, marriage and motherhood. I’ll Make This Brief is a seasonal podcast sharing my musings on common topics founders face, from leading your team and embracing your zone of genius, to managing mom guilt and nurturing your personal relationships. Each episode, I’ll also be sharing a legal brief highlighting some of my favorite and trending legal tips and perspectives.
Join me and a special guest every quarter to binge a handful of episodes from the trenches of the messy middle to empower you to own your day. Hopefully, these episodes will come into your life at the perfect time. I promise, I’ll make this brief.
For more, follow Lauren on Instagram @thelaurenboyd.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How to set clear expectations in your agreements.
- The disclaimers to keep in mind specifically in your group coaching setting.
- How to protect your group coaching container with termination rights.
Resources + Links:
Coaching Bundle | Buy Now
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Work with Guide My Business
Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd
Join the our Facebook Community
Show Notes:
Coaches, we’re here to support YOU! As a coach we know how important it is for you to communicate clearly, set expectations, and create a safe space in your coaching programs. What does this look like from a legal standpoint? In this episode, we’re here to shed light on 3 things you’ll want to have in place for your coaching programs. Including important points when it comes to your agreements and disclaimers. Setting clear expectations will benefit you and anyone that joins your group coaching program, and it ultimately starts with you! Tune in for our tips, and check out our Links and Resources so we can help you get started and be your legal team to support you.
01:30 What expectations do I need to set in my coaching agreement?
03:40 What disclaimers should I have in my group coaching community?
05:15 Protecting your group coaching containers with termination rights.
07:00 Think of the possibilities that can take place when you’ve created a safe space for your group coaching program.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Agreements and documentation needed when you buy a business.
- What to consider when negotiating to buy a business.
- How intellectual property will be transferred to you as the new owner.
Resources + Links:
Non-Disclosure Bundle | Buy Now
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Work with Guide My Business
Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd
Join the our Facebook Community
Show Notes:
Do you have plans to buy a business in the future? Buying businesses can be such an incredible investment when done properly. In this episode, we’re sharing the things you will need to keep in mind and have documented when buying an existing business. Does it have a physical location? What happens to existing trademarks? What agreements do I need to have in place before I begin the discussion of buying a business? We’re answering all these questions and more! If you are eyeing a business, or have plans to buy a business in the future, reach out to our team! We’d be happy to support you, answer any questions, and make sure you are set up for success as you move towards investing in buying an existing business!
01:15 What are you actually “buying” when you buy a business?
02:30 What happens when you begin the discussion of buying a business?
03:15 The importance of having a non-disclosure agreement.
05:00 What if you are buying a business with a physical location?
07:00 Will I need a non-compete agreement in place?
08:15 How will Intellectual property be transferred to me when I buy a business?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Whether or not your podcast should be treated like a business.
- Agreements you should have in place for your podcast.
- How to include a podcast guest release into your process with ease.
Resources + Links:
Podcast Guest Release | Buy Now
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Work with Guide My Business
Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd
Join the our Facebook Community
Show Notes:
If I’m using my podcast as a way to build community, is it still considered a business? This is such a great question. If you’ve listened to an episode or two of our show, you know we’re big fans of disclaimers and setting clear expectations with contracts. This is so important when it comes to your podcast. Whether you have a co-host, do only solo episodes, or have guests join you on your podcast, I’m here to share some things to keep in mind to protect your podcast. We’re talking about trademarks, disclaimers, guest releases and more.
01:15 Is a podcast a business offering?
02:30 What do I need to have in order if I have a co-host?
04:00 Disclaimers to consider for your podcast!
06:15 Do you have a podcast guest release?
08:00 It’s time to protect your podcast.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What to include in the caption of your next giveaway.
- Disclaimers you must know and use for your giveaways.
- What you need to know about giveaways and taxes!
Resources + Links:
Giveaway Bundle | Buy Now
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Work with Guide My Business
Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd
Join the our Facebook Community
Show Notes:
Do you know if your last giveaway was in compliance? What about taxes when it comes to giveaways? Giveaways can be an amazing way to give back and grow your online community! We’re here to make sure you know the basics so your next giveaway won’t leave you with any issues down the road! In this episode, we’re sharing what you need to include in the caption of your giveaways and how to make sure you are covered with disclaimers!
01:30 What do I need to include in the caption of my next giveaway?
02:20 Did you know a giveaway on social media can trigger an application of the endorsement guidelines?
03:40 Include this to make sure you and your entrants are both in compliance!
05:30 What do promotions on Instagram need to include?
08:00 Disclaimers you need to know and use for your next giveaway!
09:00 Do I need to submit a 1099 form for my giveaways?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What a non-compete is and how it can benefit you.
- The limitations and enforceability of non-competes.
- The latest legal update and executive order around non-competes you need to know (and what you can do in the meantime).
Resources + Links:
Employee Bundle | Buy Now
Independent Contractor Agreement | Buy Now
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Work with Guide My Business
Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd
Join the our Facebook Community
Show Notes:
Are you wondering about the future of your non-competes? Today, we’ve got the answers to all your questions! This episode, we’re discussing everything about non-competes: What are they? What can they do for you? What should you be considering when drafting one? We also go over the limitations you might face, as well as the red flags you need to be aware of. Finally, it’s time to talk about the big legal update, and what it could mean for the enforceability of non-competes going forward. Tune in and learn how you can compete with your non-compete!
01:00 What is a non-compete, and are they enforceable?
03:20 What are the benefits to non-competes?
04:50 The limitations on enforceability.
06:50 How do non-competes work with independent contractors?
08:05 What are some red flags you should look out for?
09:25 What should you take into consideration when drafting a non-compete?
12:15 What can non-competes prevent and what can they not prevent?
13:25 What should non-competes be coupled with?
15:35 The legal update.
17:20 Who does this affect?
18:30 What can you do in the meantime?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How to prevent sexual harassment at your holiday parties.
Things to keep in mind when alcohol will be served at your event.
How to minimize the risk of employer compensation liability.
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The holidays are right around the corner! As you are making holiday party plans for your team, this episode is a quick checklist of things you’ll want to keep in mind to protect you as a business owner! We’re sharing tips from ways to prevent sexual harassment, to making sure it’s clear that your holiday parties are just that - parties, and don’t require work activities. This list will not only protect you as an employer, but set boundaries to make for more fun for everyone involved!
01:00 How can I minimize risks when preparing for my business holiday parties?
02:00 Preventing sexual harassment at your holiday parties.
03:40 What if I plan to have alcohol served at my employee sponsored event?
07:30 How can I minimize the risk of employer compensation liability?
09:00 Ways to make sure your party is voluntary, and no work is involved.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How to use your contract more in every part of your business
- How your contract can empower your clients and their on boarding process
- Where you can bring your contract into your process
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Documents, deadlines, and disclaimers - oh my! Today’s episode is delving into the importance of you and your contract, so you can learn how to reiterate your contract and use it in every part of your business! We’ll discuss what you can do to bring your contract into your process in order to evolve your team and your business. Then we talk about the best ways to create clear boundaries with your clients so everyone stays on the same page. It’s time for you to find the true value in your contract and take your business to the next level!
00:55 How can you bring your contract into every part of your business?
03:50 How to utilize disclaimers and list necessary materials in your contracts.
05:30 What is the next step after a client signs a service agreement?
07:10 What makes clear deadlines so important?
08:15 Why should you set boundaries with your clients?
10:35 How can you get clients to respect your intellectual property limitations?
12:00 Evolving your contract and your process.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Three things online business owners should consider!
If you need a privacy policy.
The increased regulations we are seeing with sales tax for digital products.
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Did you notice the little addition to today’s podcast INTRO? (Mama!!) Our host Lauren and her husband Will welcomed their sweet baby girl last week, so now among the many incredible titles and hats Lauren wears, she is also officially a mama! In this episode, she answers a great question she was recently asked at an event she was speaking at. Is there going to be increased legal regulation in the coaching industry? Lauren is here to share 3 things not only coaches, but online business owners in general should be considering for the future!
01:15 Three things online business owners should consider when it comes to increased legal regulation!
05:40 What does more resources for online business owners mean for regulations that may come in the future?
07:20 Do I need a privacy policy?
11:50 What about sales tax compliance?
In this Episode, You Will Learn:
My thoughts as I prepare for the birth of our baby girl!
What it means for me to be a business owner, and care for you, while taking time for maternity leave.
Where you can follow along with our journey, while continuing to learn here on the podcast!
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Maternity leave is here! This is a time in my life that I have been preparing for, long before this pregnancy with our baby girl. A big reason I dove into entrepreneurship is because I wanted to have the freedom to build a life around my family, and future family, like we are now. In this episode, I’m talking about how this season looks differently for everyone, as well as sharing my experience preparing to have our little girl and what that means for me as a business owner. We couldn’t be more excited for her arrival, and are balancing making plans with trusting the process.
02:00 What my thoughts and plans are with my career and business, as I prepare to have my baby girl.
05:00 How my systems and offerings will look while I’m on maternity leave.
09:00 What if you need contract templates?
11:00 How I’m communicating with my team, and Will as we prepare for the arrival for our baby girl.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The #1 mistake business owners are making around Trademarks!
- How to protect your brand while waiting for your Trademark
- What to keep in mind for future goods and services
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We’re wrapping up our Own Your Brand Series by answering some Trademark FAQ’s! So much of what we here on the podcast is to help give you the confidence to advocate for your brand. Of course, with the information we share here, there’s also legal action that needs to take place in order to protect the brand, products, and services you are working so hard to create. Check out this episode to have FAQ’s answered as you work towards your very own Trademark(s)!
01:15 What is the #1 mistake business owners make when it comes to trademarks?
05:50 How to protect your brand while waiting for your trademark.
07:30 What if I haven’t launched the goods or services yet?
09:00 Other ways to advocate for your brand while waiting on your trademark.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
What to do if you receive a Cease & Desist Letter.
Whether or not you may need to completely re-brand.
How to be proactive to make sure you’re not infringing on anyone else's intellectual property rights!
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Receiving a Cease and Desist letter is something we hope you never have to worry about as a business owner. Of course, it can happen, especially if you aren’t proactive and take the time to make sure what you are creating isn’t infringing on anyone else’s intellectual property rights! In this episode, we are going to walk through some steps you can take if you do find yourself with a Cease and Desist letter. At the end of the day, as a business owner, we want to make sure you are set up for success and know that everything you are working so hard to create is protected.
01:15 Remain Calm: What does the Cease and Desist letter say?
03:00 Note these specific dates and information in the Cease and Desist!
06:00 What do I do after receiving the Cease and Desist letter?
09:40 Will I have to re-brand?
12:15 How can I proactively make sure I’m not infringing on anyone else’s intellectual property rights?
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you!
- The importance of having a clear job description for your employees
- What courts will factor in determining who owns the work created
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Do you own the work your employees create? Or do they? We’re breaking down the factors a court would consider to determine who owns intellectual property created by an employee. So much of this begins with setting clear job descriptions for everyone you hire! Tune in for ways to set yourself up for success, have clear expectations with your employees, and determine who owns the work created within your business!
02:15 How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you!
06:00 Determining the scope of employment.
09:00 What factors are in favor of an employee owning the work created?
12:15 What if your employee’s work from home?
14:20 Why did the employee create the work?
In this episode you’ll learn:
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What qualifies as “work made for hire”
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Things to include in your agreement with your contractors
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How long a copyright lasts
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If/when it’s appropriate to give credit to the independent contractor
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Did you know the independent contractor that you hired might very well be the owner of the intellectual property that you paid them to create? In this episode, Lauren is walking us through the requirements that classify work for hire, how long copyright protections last, and if you need to give credit to the contractor when using the work they created. If you have considered hiring an independent contractor this is a must listen episode!
02:20 Does the project meet these 3 requirements?
03:40 What qualifies for “work made for hire”?
06:00 Make sure to include this in your written agreement!
10:15 How long do copyright protections last?
12:00 Your independent contractors portfolio and when/how to give them credit.
In this episode you will learn:
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The difference between Fair Use and Copyright Infringement
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Giving credit when sharing content on social media
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How to advocate for your intellectual property
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01:00 How social media is diluting our understanding of how to respect others' intellectual property.
02:30 What is trademark or copyright infringement?
04:15 The importance of documenting the inspiration behind what you are creating.
06:00 How to give credit when sharing others’ content.
07:50 How can I advocate for my own content that is being shared?
10:15 When is it ok to lean into inspiration?
11:00 The difference between Fair Use and Copyright Infringement.
14:40 How to document your intellectual property.
Create, Create, Create…..as entrepreneurs we can often find ourselves focusing on what we want to create, and may not realize how we could be leveraging what we have already created! In this episode, we’re giving you the 101 benefits of licensing what you have worked so hard to create. Whether you are a product or service based business, we’re talking about how you can monetize your license. Tune in to learn what it means to License your intellectual property, enroll others in your vision, expand your reach, and help others scale right along with you.
01:00 What if you could enroll more people into your vision?
03:30 How you can License out your intellectual property!
05:40 Ways to monetize your license.
08:30 Licensing for product based businesses!
11:00 Did you know the smiley face is trademarked?
13:00 Register for our FREE Own Your Brand Workshop!
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If you’re listening to this podcast we know at least one thing about you...YOU have big ideas! A big vision that is worth the work you are putting into making your vision a reality. In this episode, Lauren is sharing a big lesson learned from a mistake the founder of Girl Boss and Nasty Gal made when trademarking one of her brands. Trademarking is a way to advocate a protect that vision you are putting your time, money, and effort into creating! As you are building your brand, what are some products and services you envision having in the future? Tune into this episode, and register for our upcoming FREE Own Your Brand Workshop to learn how you can avoid the mistake Sophia did, “selling the soul” of her brand, and losing time and money in the process.
01:00 Yes, the founder of Girl Boss and Nasty Gal makes mistakes too.
02:00 The start of her Trademark journey for #Girl Boss.
04:00 How Sophia’s compromise with a big brand ended up being her most expensive mistake in more ways than one!
05:30 Trademarking is advocating for your vision and the brand you’re working hard to create.
06:15 What other products or services do you envision having in the future?
09:20 Register for our upcoming FREE Own Your Brand Workshop!
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We’re back with more information on how you can take action to OWN your brand! You spend so much time and resources pouring into your business, offerings, and products. Having Trademarks in place (and the right Trademarks in place) will help protect what you have worked so hard to create! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing the different types of Trademarks, as well as what they are used for! Tune in to get some amazing foundational knowledge about Trademarks, and which one is right for you and your business!
02:00 What makes a Trademark strong?
04:15 The least desirable Trademark.
05:50 What is a descriptive mark?
07:00 When can you use a descriptive mark?
08:30 How are suggestive marks different from descriptive?
10:00 The strongest type of mark!
13:20 Ask LIVE questions about how Trademarks can help you own your brand!
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We’re diving into a new Own Your Brand series and it’s all about Intellectual Property! What exactly is intellectual property, why and how do we protect it? In this episode, we’re talking about patents, trademarks, and copyrights! Our hope is that you walk away with a basic understanding of what each of them protects and when each of them are appropriate for you to put in place in different areas of your business! Tune in for Intellectual Property 101, and to learn more about our upcoming workshop that will dive in even deeper!
01:00 What will we be covering in this new month’s series?
03:00 What is intellectual property?
04:20 Let’s talk about patents!
05:50 Examples of things you should have trademarked.
08:00 How to protect your trademark.
10:15 How can I check if something is already trademarked?
12:20 What does a copyright protect?
16:00 Don’t miss the upcoming workshop!
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What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and when do I need one? In this episode, our host Lauren is breaking down the different types of Non-Disclosures, how they differ from each other, and when they are appropriate! Sharing sensitive and confidential information within your business needs to be protected. Having the right Non-Disclosure Agreement (aks NDA) in place not only protects you and your business, but it also makes the purpose of sharing the information clear. Tune in to learn about the NDA(s) you need in your business!
01:30 The difference between a Mutual Non-Disclosure vs Unilateral Non-Disclosure.
02:15 When is a Mutual Non-Disclosure used?
05:00 What scenario may call for a Unilateral Non-Disclosure?
08:00 How Non-Disclosure Agreements (aka NDA’s) clearly state the purpose of sharing information.
10:30 What information will I be providing and what is it’s intended purpose?
12:50 How a Non-Disclosure Agreement is different from a Non-Disparagement Clause.
15:30 What we will be talking about in our Own Your Brand series!
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Let's talk Disclaimers! Setting clear expectations through disclaimers not only sets a solid foundation of communication with those you do business with but protects you as a business owner as well! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing 7 must-have disclaimers that apply to a wide range of businesses. Whether you have a product or service-based business, a physical storefront, or an online community space, there are disclaimers in this episode for you that you may not be aware of! Tune in for the breakdown of each of the seven disclaimers, when they are used, and how you can get our plug-and-play disclaimers to use today!
01:00 How do disclaimers benefit you and your clients?
03:20 What disclaimers should I have, and where should they appear?
04:30 The “kitchen sink” of disclaimers.
06:40 The Content or Trigger warning.
09:00 What about guarantees?
11:00 Assumptions of risk that include travel!
12:20 Assumptions of risk for online educational resources, podcasts, courses, and more!
13:15 Education and entertainment purposes only!
15:30 The disclaimer for community-centered spaces like blogs, masterminds, courses, and more!
16:50 Check out our plug-and-play disclaimers in the link below!
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Having smooth systems is vital for every business! In this episode, we’re chatting with Life & Business Coach, Annette De La Rosa. As someone who runs her own coaching business, Annette and her husband saw the need for coaches to have all their systems easily available in one place. Combining forces, Annette and her husband created COHERE to fill that need for coaches, so they can spend their time and energy pouring into their clients rather than duct-taping their systems together. Tune in to hear Annette’s story of working with her spouse, and creating a tech company to fill her needs as a self-proclaimed un-tech-savvy business owner.
01:20 Creating a new company going into the pandemic.
04:40 How needing simplification as a coach inspired the creation of COHERE.
08:30 Using COHERE can provide everything you and your clients need in one place.
14:20 What should we consider to take advantage of using COHERE?
17:00 Where can we connect with you?
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If you could create your ideal office space, what would it be like? In this episode, we’re chatting with the founder of Social Designs Studio, Nicole Herman! We’re diving into the details of what goes into creating your own office space! From choosing the best commercial space for you and your business to design and permits, Nicole is sharing what the process looks like from start to finish! So much of creating that ideal space for you and your business starts with hiring the right team. Nicole shares some great insight of who you’ll need on that team, and how she helps her clients bring their vision to life!
01:15 Meet the founder of Social Designs Studio, Nicole Herman!
03:15 Who makes up the team of a commercial buildout?
05:00 The difference between your Designer and Architect.
08:15 Benefits of having a team that can meet the unique needs of your business.
10:40 What does the process look like for creating your commercial space?
13:00 The design development phase brings everything together!
14:45 How long does the process take?
15:30 When is the best time to start looking for your future office space?
18:40 Being part of creating a space that becomes an experience.
20:00 What is your favorite part of working with your clients?
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Would you speak to your partner or best friend the same way you speak to yourself? In this episode, we chat with Psychologist and Self-Confidence and Relationship Coach, Dr. Sheva Assar. Sheva is on a mission to help you strengthen your relationships starting with the most important relationship you will ever have! The one with YOURSELF! Building your self-confidence is an inside job, and ripples out into your life and everyone you come in contact with! Tune in for a deeper look at how you can build your confidence in today's highlight-reel social media world!
02:00 Owning your credentials and your experience!
03:15 How can we improve our self-confidence in the current social media world?
06:00 Finding support as you are working to change your inner dialogue.
08:20 How can we own our strengths?
11:00 Ways to strengthen your relationships as you are building your own confidence.
14:00 The power of vulnerability.
15:40 What do you have coming up next?
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What is the energy you bring into a room? That energy is what you are going to attract more of in your life. So much of your energy is what you focus on. In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Lauren’s mentor, Jenn Kennedy. With the mission to help women live their dream life of freedom and abundance, she has a different approach than you may have heard. Celebrate everything. Not just the big wins or the “good” things happening in your life, celebrate the tough things you are working through too! Tune in as Jenn shares the power of seeing everything on your journey through the lens of gratitude, celebrating it all, and attracting what you desire in your life with a grateful heart.
02:15 What is the frequency chart?
04:00 How can I raise my energetic frequency?
08:20 Ways to celebrate everything along the journey, “good” and “bad”.
13:00 Can you look at everything with a lens of gratitude?
15:15 Ask yourself WHY you want to achieve your goals.
17:00 What is your energy behind your big goals?
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If there is a constant in entrepreneurship, it’s continually learning and evolving as a business and business owner. In this episode, we’re joined by marketing strategist, Tara Trottier! Tara specializes in primarily helping clinical therapists grow their practices online in a way that is in line with their values, makes them more money, and avoid burnout in the process. As professionals, often we go through the motions, running our businesses the way they’ve always been done. Tara and Lauren both share the benefits they have seen in their businesses, and client’s businesses by working with a coach who can bring in a new perspective.
02:00 How Tara Trottier is helping clinical therapists grow their businesses online.
04:30 Progress that comes from challenging the way things have “always” been done.
08:40 The benefits of using programs and having coaches as you dive into entrepreneurship.
13:00 Build your business in a way that is in alignment with your core values.
14:40 What can we expect in the upcoming Profitable Practice Summit?
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This episode is LIKELY not the first to mention journaling as part of your daily routine. So many of us know the benefit of journaling or starting the day with a gratitude list, but finding that quiet time to write can feel harder to put into practice. In this episode, we are so excited to chat about what inspired our guest to create the online journal, Bright Pages. Jess Ekstrom is an author, speaker, founder of Headbands of Hope, and creator of Bright Pages. Being a serial entrepreneur, constantly thinking forward can be a gift and a cause for anxiety. Jess shares how this helped her create an online journal for doers that is easy to use, reference, and gather your thoughts and big ideas! With all of the businesses Jess juggles, along with adventuring with her husband and dog in their airstream, there is so much to learn from Jess on how to work on your own big ideas while ditching the hustle and enjoying the journey.
00:50 Meet Jess Ekstrom!
02:15 The inspiration behind Bright Pages, the online journal for doers!
06:45 How journal prompts can help you find the answers you already have within you.
10:00 How much time do you set aside for journaling?
11:40 Benefits of being able to search your own entries on Bright Pages online.
13:30 What is the best thing that has come from journaling?
15:20 Get 1 free month of Bright Pages!
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What are you not “accounting” for that could be saving you thousands of dollars in your business? In this episode, we’re joined by Tax Accountant Barbara Schreihans. Barbara is on a mission to help business owners maximize deductions and save thousands of dollars in taxes each year. What would that do for you and your business? Grab your favorite home office snack and get ready to take some notes, because this episode has some great tips for how you can run the day-to-day of your business with a tax strategy in mind!
01:40 What can I do in the day-to-day of running my business to prepare for tax season?
03:30 What are some tools I can use to keep track of expenses?
05:00 Ways tax strategies can save you thousands per year.
09:15 Did you know you can write off snacks for your home office?
10:00 Do I need to keep physical receipts?
12:15 Deductions you might be missing.
14:40 The power of knowing your numbers!
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There is power in vulnerability! In today’s episode, we are joined by Sam Abrahart and Devonne Badelt of The Mayfair Group. As you’ll quickly find in listening to this episode, The Mayfair Group does more than “just” design quality clothing. The idea that sparked the creation of their brand is one that doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. Mental health. Sam and Devonne share some behind-the-scenes look at what creating campaigns look like, and how The Mayfair Group gives back.
00:40 Meet Sam and Devonne.
03:15 The start of The Mayfair.
07:00 How does your team work to create your product lines?
10:00 A behind the scenes peek into creating different campaigns.
12:40 Making an impact through sharing vulnerability.
14:30 What is one business or life tip you would give to the listeners?
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As entrepreneurs, it is so important that you don’t forget to include yourself at the top of the list of people who depend on you! In this episode, we’re joined by Registered Dietician and TedX Speaker, Toni Marinucci! Toni shares her story of healing her own relationship with food, and how guilt around eating can go both ways. When we’re making sure to take care of ourselves and our health, it’s important to take into account both physical and mental health! Making decisions based on both how you want to feel now and in the future is one of the best ways you can remember to care for yourself, just like you care for your clients and the people you love the most! Let’s dive into this episode for ways we can enjoy life and care for our health, so we can show up as the best versions of ourselves in life, and business!
02:00 What is true self-care that will give you the energy you need to show up in life?
04:30 How do we treat dieting and dating the same?
07:00 Making decisions based on how we want to feel. Now AND later!
08:15 What is your definition of health?
10:00 Guilt around eating goes both ways.
13:00 Food and morning sickness during pregnancy.
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How do you want to feel when you walk into a space? Whether it’s your dining room or your office, your home and the rooms you spend the most time in should work for you! Our host Lauren is excited to chat with Britany Simon of Britany Simon Design House. Having a beautifully decorated space is more than just the aesthetic! Of course, having decor that reflects your style and how you want to feel is valuable on its own, but it’s so much more than that! It’s about creating spaces in your life that fit into your lifestyle. It’s setting up your life and home in a way that fulfills what you want rather than what is the “norm”! Listen in for ways you can show up in life in a way that is as unique and authentic as you are!
02:15 What are some shows we may have seen you on?
04:40 Ways to push past the fear of what other people think!
08:30 How can we intentionally create the energy we want at home?
13:15 What are some key things we should think of when decorating an office space?
16:00 Go-to tips for choosing colors for decorating a space and making it personal.
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Your feminine energy is a superpower! It’s that creative part of you that if listened to, will help you bring the life you want to live every day to fruition. In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to chat with Joy Harrington! Joy is a business coach, mentor, and Instagram expert! Having run herself to the point of complete burnout with a previous business, she learned about feminine energy out of necessity! Leaning into her feminine and strengthening the connection to her intuition is what led her to build her own legacy of helping women find their own feminine fire! It’s time to embrace your worth, feel into your feminine energy, and build the legacy that is calling your name!
00:45 Meet business coach, Joy Harrington.
02:30 Hitting burnout, and how shifting to feminine energy changed everything.
06:00 How were you able to trust your intuition?
11:00 What is your Finding Your Feminine Fire Challenge about?
12:15 To build the business and life you dream of, you first need to know you are worth it!
14:00 What is your Legacy?
Connect with Joy on Instagram | @joyharrington.ig
Learn more about how you can work with Joy & join her next challenge or Mastermind!
https://linktr.ee/Joyharrington
Check out this book mentioned in the episode
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Life is more than just existing! It’s about growth and experiences! In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to have Darleen Santore (aka Coach Dar) on to talk about how learning adds to your life. As someone that works with high level athletes on their mindsets, we dive into ways we can be actively pursuing our own legacies in everything you feel called to create in life and business. There are so many ways to learn, grow, anf experience life to its fullest. Let’s be more curious, learn through DOING and watch how it impacts every area of your life!
02:30 Having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset.
04:50 How experiences are the “lab” of learning!
07:00 Ways pouring into learning and creativity helps us in every area of life!
09:15 Are you coasting in life?
11:00 How can we actively pursue our legacy?
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Every product you own started with an idea. In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we’re talking to angel investor and co-founder of Vortic Watches, R.T. Custer. R.T is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur specializing in story-based marketing for consumer-based companies. He started Vortic Watch Company in college and has since grown it to a nationally recognized 7-figure luxury brand. R.T. is sharing his story of being sued by a multi-billion dollar company, and his mission to highlight and invest in small businesses like his that are changing the game.
Tune in to hear the incredible work R.T.’s team does at Votic Watches, and how he is using his voice on YouTube to elevate other incredible brands.
02:00 What led you to start a watch company?
04:50 Combining old and new to create watches made 100% in the US.
06:00 What has it been like battling goliaths in your industry?
08:30 The Federal Court WIN in NYC.
11:00 Turning family heirlooms into a wristwatch that will continue to be cherished and passed on.
14:15 R.T.’s YouTube Channel - Products Worth Talking About
Check out R.T.’s YouTube Channel:
Products Worth Talking About
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Shop Vortic Watches on their website | vorticwatches.com
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What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word Luxury? Luxury is an experience! In this episode, we’re joined by Marketing, Branding, and PR expert, Hannah Nieves of Hannah Nieves Consulting! Creating an intentional customer journey is something that will set you and your business apart. Thoughtfully creating an experience for your client each step of the way is what elevates it to that luxury, white-glove level service! Tune in to hear ways Hannah sets that intention, carries projects out with her team, and shares how you can strategically use PR in different ways to get your business out there!
01:15 Show up on Instagram the same way you show up in life!
02:40 Does it ever feel overwhelming managing your own content?
05:00 What is your thought process around creating a white glove service?
06:30 The platform Hannah’s consulting firm uses so clients can communicate with the team on the progress of their project.
09:00 Tips for someone thinking about PR but haven’t invested in it yet.
12:15 How do I know what to focus on to help my business grow through PR?
15:40 What is your go-to tip you give to entrepreneurs?
Follow Hannah on Instagram | @hannahmnieves
Learn more about how you can work with Hannah | hannahnieves.co
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What is your Enneagram number? Knowing which Enneagram type you are can be such a powerful tool in life, and leadership! It’s knowing your personality type, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what motivates you! We’re honored to have Enneagram expert, Tracy O’Malley sharing how this knowledge has changed her entire life for the better. Whether it's a relationship with a partner, friends, family, and team members, knowing about the different Enneagram types will help you communicate better with everyone you come in contact with. Tune in to hear how this can deepen your understanding of yourself, and strengthen the effectiveness of your communication and leadership!
00:40 Meet leadership junkie and Enneagram expert, Tracy O’Malley.
02:15 Information doesn’t necessarily equal transformation.
05:00 What is the Enneagram?
10:30 How do Enneagrams help when communicating with numbers?
14:50 Ways relationships improve through understanding each other better.
17:00 How can I know what my Enneagram number is?
19:30 Where can we find more information to work with you and confirm our Enneagram number?
Follow along with Tracey on Instagram | @tracy_omalley
Learn more about how you and your team can work with Tracey | tracyomalley.com
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It’s time to simplify! Simplify your offerings and the day-to-day of running your business by creating systems! Clarity equals cash, and systems equal sales! In this episode, we’re joined by systems expert, Kate Rosenow! Kate is the owner of Work Well with Kate, helping business owners become more profitable and less busy through systems and automation! Kate learned quickly with a previous business how important it is to have systems and have clarity around your offerings! It not only helps you run your business with more clarity, simplifying for your clients also helps them have the best experience possible! Tune in for ways you can fine-tune your business to create time freedom, and give value to those that work with you!
01:00 Meet systems expert Kate Rosenow!
02:40 How leaving a job she didn’t like, to run a business she didn’t like led to focusing on systems!
04:30 Stop running your business offerings like The Cheesecake Factory!
07:00 Simplicity for your clients also means simplicity for you as a business owner.
09:15 How can we maximize our profitability without sacrificing our time?
11:30 Ways automating can offer the best experience for your clients.
16:40 Time freedom and simplicity are the most valuable things as business owners!
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Check out how you can simplify and create systems with Kate | workwellwithkate.com
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For those that are new to investing in ads, it can be intimidating to know where to start! You have a product or service that is so beneficial, and there is a whole world of people who uniquely need exactly what you do! The key is being able to connect with them! In this episode, we’re joined by the founder of PR agency, Sociallee, Whitney Lee! Whitney breaks down why “boosting” posts on Facebook is a trap, how you can educate yourself on how to make the most of your social media ads, and the results you can see when working with an experienced agency!
00:30 Meet Owner of Sociallee, Whitney!
02:00 Why is boosting posts on Facebook a trap?
05:15 Ways to help your ads reach your ideal audience!
08:30 How can I get started with investing in social media ads?
11:40 What advice do you have for those that want to partner with hotels?
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Check out the Socialle Website | besociallee.com
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Are you utilizing Pinterest to reach your ideal client? In this episode, we’re joined by Pinterest expert, Melissa Clayton. Melissa is on a mission to help women leverage Pinterest to grow their businesses! Find out ways you can repurpose content you are already creating to reach a whole new audience, build brand authority, and become a Pinterest Pro!
01:00 Welcome to the new season theme: Authority.
02:00 Why is Pinterest underutilized and often overlooked?
04:00 What are ways we can start using Pinterest for our businesses today?
06:40 Repurposing content for Pinterest to reach a larger audience!
09:30 How can I find good search terms to connect with my ideal client?
Connect with Melissa on Instagram | @iammelissaclayton
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Are you welcoming abundance into your life? Today’s guest, Samantha Harper share’s how she practices gratitude for every opportunity that comes her way, and follows that by saying “more please!” It’s about recognizing the wealth of abundance you already have in your life and welcoming more abundance so you can give more abundantly in life and business. Tune in for specific ways you can embrace an abundant mindset, learn about sound healing, and open yourself up to more opportunities by saying, “more please.”
02:40 Moving out of scarcity and into abundance!
05:30 Having an abundant mindset applies to more than money.
08:00 How are you spending your time and energy?
11:00 Letting go of the guilt of taking care of ourselves!
12:30 How has shifting your mindset affected opportunities within your business?
14:15 What is a sound bath and sound healing?
16:00 How can we participate in your virtual sound healing membership?
Connect with Sam on Instagram | @sam_e_pants
Tune in to Sam’s Podcast | Journey to Alignment with Samantha Harper
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How are you intentionally seeking out growth and guidance? Since you’re listening to this podcast we know you are someone that is following your desire to grow in life and business! In this episode, we are joined by two women who realized how powerful it would have been to have the mentorship and personal development knowledge they have now when they were teens! Co-founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances, are here to pose some amazing questions we can ask ourselves as parents, leaders, and simply as individuals wanting to grow and follow core values!
01:40 Meet the founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances.
03:30 What inspired you two to collaborate and create Girls Mentorship together?
06:15 How can we as adults help support our kids and teens?
10:00 What life skills do you focus on with your girls?
12:15 The power of setting core values for yourself and in your home!
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So many of the men in our lives are the first to take care of others before filling their own cup! In this episode, we get to hear from Kyle Depiesse and his own experience with burnout. Kyle created the Reaching Beyond Experience by looking at what he and so many men around him needed, turning your typical seminar into an immersive experience! Tune in for ways we can help support the men we care about the most and help give them the support they need to unplug and grow!
01:30 Creating an impact with the Reaching Beyond Experience!
03:15 Where did this idea to create bucket list experiences for men come from?
06:40 The benefit of intentionally slowing down and unplugging from work!
07:50 What type of transformational experiences have you seen bringing men together?
11:15 The power of a strong support system at home!
12:30 How can men apply to be part of the next experience?
Find out more about the next Reaching Beyond Experience!
https://kyledepiesse.com/
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Time savers are life savers when it comes to running your business! In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Riel! Stephanie is a brand strategist, marketing consultant, and owner of Riel Deal Marketing. Her mission is to help brands get attention, leads, and customers in a way that is in alignment with their brands' values! Tune in for tips for how to market your brand, how that can evolve over time, and ways to save precious time with automation!
01:40 How do you help clients tie marketing, branding, and results in a way that is in alignment?
02:50 What does brand creation have to do with self-awareness?
06:00 Should brands evolve with you over time?
09:20 What tools can entrepreneurs use to market their businesses?
12:00 Plan your content now, so you can unplug later!
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Have you ever felt you had to choose between motherhood, and successful family life, or a successful career? You aren’t alone if you’ve felt that pressure to choose “this'' or “that”. Well, never underestimate an ambitious woman who knows what she wants! Our host Lauren is sharing how she has been intentional about building her career in a way that she can have both. Both a wonderful family life and build a business that is fulfilling for her! Tune in as Lauren reflects on her corporate career in Law, and how she has created a life where she can say “yes” to multiple things she feels called to do!
01:00 Knowing I always wanted to be a mom!
02:50 What was it like building a career in an industry that glorified work before everything else?
04:30 Being able to do both motherhood and build a business simultaneously!
05:30 How can I be creative to create the life I want to live?
07:00 Challenging the thought that you don’t have to sacrifice one part of your life for another!
10:00 What fills your cup outside of business?
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Ok, so you have an idea for a business, product, or service. Now what? Jess Glazer is on the podcast sharing the very first thing you need to implement when starting your new venture! Jess shares her story of being an elementary school PE teacher, to now being a multi 7-figure CEO! So much of her success and ability to grow has been the way she listens to her clients! In this episode, Jess shares how listening to her ideal client started her entrepreneurial journey, selling purses. That lesson still holds true as she uses those same listening skills for Proof of Concept and improving current offerings in her business!
01:40 How did you go from Elementary school teacher to Celebrity trainer?
04:15 The lesson that came from selling purses first, before having created them!
06:30 What is the most important thing to do first when starting a business?
10:40 The power in getting feedback from your ideal client (aka Proof of Concept!)
13:15 What is your advice for asking clients for testimonials?
17:00 How to turn a pack of Post-It notes into tens of thousands of dollars worth of client revenue!
Check out Jess’s FREE TRAINING to turn a $5 pack of Post-it’s into multiple 6 figures of profit:
jessglazer.com/postittoprofitfree
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We’re back with another episode of The Lauren Boyd Show and today our host is answering your most commonly asked questions! As an attorney that focuses on helping entrepreneurs have confidence in their legal foundation, Lauren shares some things you might be overlooking when it comes to protecting yourself, and your business! What is missing on your website to make sure you are clear and compliant? What should I have in place with the contractors I work with? Tune in to find out!
01:30 What is the one thing I am likely overlooking on my website?
05:00 How do I give website users clear expectations and protect my intellectual property?
06:15 Is your website ADA compliant?
07:30 What do I need for my “1099 employee”?
11:00 Do I need to have a non-compete with my contractors?
12:00 When should a new business be a separate business?
15:10 Mark your calendar for the next Clubhouse Q&A!
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Let’s talk about money! For many of us growing up, talking about money has been taboo! In this episode, we’re excited to be talking all about money with Amy Getz. Amy is a CPA, CDFA, and Financial advisor with IRC Wealth that has a passion for helping women with their financial goals. As Amy shares in this episode, simplifying your finances can be as easy as writing things down on paper, so grab a pen and paper as we dive into breaking limiting beliefs, saving your money, and being able to enjoy it too!
02:00 What are common limiting beliefs you see people have around money?
05:30 How do you enjoy your money now and make savings a focus?
06:50 Simplify your finances and automate your savings!
09:15 The fun AND peace of mind that comes from saving in different “buckets”!
12:00 What options are there for business owners and entrepreneurs to save for retirement?
14:00 How do you find the right Financial Advisor for you?
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It’s time to make meetings awesome! Especially in a world where working remotely has become the norm, meetings and staying in communication with your team is key! In this episode, we’re joined by the Director of Products at Docket, Heather Hansson! With 20+ years of experience building solutions and automation, as well as leading teams across the globe, we’re excited to hear how she has built healthy meeting habits! Tune in for tips from Heather, and to hear Lauren’s experience with Docket!
01:30 Meet Heather Hansson!
02:40 How to incorporate Docket into your business!
05:00 How have you established healthy habits within your work and meetings?
07:40 Ways to save time and keep meeting topics organized!
11:15 Meetings make your business world go-round!
12:00 How was Docket created to be flexible and work for everyone on your team?
14:30 How can we get started with Docket?
Check out Docket | dockethq.com
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Let’s chat Life Goals beyond what we see on a perfectly curated Instagram feed. Life can’t be perfectly curated, it’s messy and beautiful and takes a lot of often behind-the-scenes work! In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we’re excited to hear from guest Alexis Andra of The Shift Creative. Alexis shares her perspective as a business owner, and how she focuses on the things that matter most first, her relationship with God, her husband, and her children!
00:40 As a business that worked with live events, what was the shift like to virtual events?
03:30 How do you focus on your life goals first?
05:00 Ditching the idea
06:50 How do you pull back the curtain on what real life and business looks like?
09:40 What is your definition of success?
13:50 Why do you list your marriage first, and then the relationship with your kids second?
15:00 What is one way you focus on being closer to your husband?
17:00 Where can we find out more about you and the podcast?
Follow Alexis on Instagram | @theshiftcreative
Learn about upcoming events | theshiftcreative.com
Tune in to Alexi’s podcast | It’s Not What it Seems
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If a potential client with a disability wanted to check out your website, would they be able to? In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, Lauren is joined by Simon Benarie of Accessibe. Accessible is an automated solution to make sure your website is ADA and WCAG compliant! Using a simple tool like Accessibe will not only make your website inclusive to those with disabilities, but also open up a whole new population with buying power and covering your business legally. Tune in to learn more about what goes into making your website accessible and how you can quickly, easily, and affordably become compliant with Accessibe!
02:00 What is Accessibe?
03:30 How are business owners limiting their reach by not having an accessible website?
05:40 What goes into making your website accessible for people with disabilities?
08:15 How do I make sure my website is legally compliant?
10:40 How do you implement Accessibe into your website?
Learn more about Accessibe on their website:
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It’s time to toss the idea of being “busy” being a badge of honor. Today’s guest is Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Teletherapist Network, Dr. Kathryn Esquer. Kathryn is here to share her own personal journey to creating the community and resources she needed as a mental health professional, as well as how she finds alignment in the work she does by not giving in to today’s often popular “hustle” mentality. This episode is about giving yourself permission to change your mind. Change your career, make the move, and follow what feels best for you!
02:00 What inspired you to create the Teletherapist Network?
05:20 How did you change your career focus to find alignment?
09:30 How have you followed your heart to create fulfillment in your work?
12:40 What is 1 tip you would give to others to avoid hustle and burnout?
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Have you heard the big news? Our host Lauren and her husband Will are excited to announce that they are pregnant! In this episode, these new expectant parents are documenting special moments they have shared together so far, if they have names picked out, and if they know the gender of their baby yet! Scroll to the bottom of the show notes to see Lauren’s pregnancy announcement post, and the video of the gender reveal!
01:15 Do you think the baby will be a boy or girl?
01:40 Have you picked any baby names yet?
02:40 Gratitude for a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage.
03:50 How have you been feeling?
05:00 What are your thoughts as you prepare for this exciting new chapter?
Check out Lauren’s Pregnancy Announcement Post
Watch her Gender Reveal Video
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As someone who is multi-passionate, how do you know what business idea to run with? In today’s episode, we’re excited to welcome self-proclaimed “has been”, Jessica aka the Latina Business Coach! Jessica’s mission is to help teach Latina business owners the strategies to build 6-figure online businesses to bridge the gap! As someone who is multi-passionate and has started multiple business ventures herself, Jessica is here to share what she has learned about choosing your niche and doubling down on it!
02:00 As a multi passionate person, how do you focus on what you can create into a business?
03:15 What have you learned from being a “has been”?
05:30 What’s your advice for women who don’t know which business idea to pick?
10:00 What have you learned from previously pricing things lower than their value?
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We have some BIG milestones to celebrate here on the podcast! This is our 50th episode, and we also get to celebrate our host Lauren Boyd as she turns 30! For this special episode, some of Lauren's closest friends are sharing special birthday wishes and pieces of advice with her as she enters her 30's! Tune in to hear these amazing snippets of advice, and head over to Lauren's Instagram to wish her a Happy Birthday and congratulations on 50 incredible episodes!
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Do you pay yourself first? Whether you have a career in corporate or are an entrepreneur, this episode is full of strategies and tips for making sure the income you create has a purpose, is enjoyed, and is able to build you more wealth! We are so honored and excited to welcome Kara Ayala on the podcast! Kara and her husband own multiple businesses together and invest in Real Estate currently providing affordable housing in 13 States. Along with the businesses Kara has built, sold, and currently owns, she is also an incredible wife, Mom, Podcast Host and Mentor for Women! Grab a pen and paper and stay tuned because there are some great resources and tips for how you can set up your finances to work best (and grow) for you!
02:00 Where did you come up with the name for your podcast?
03:00 What work do you do with couples?
05:15 What are your thoughts and strategies for having multiple bank accounts?
09:20 How do you set aside money to enjoy life now while saving and investing your money?
10:50 Are you giving your money the purpose and ability to make you more money?
12:20 The power of living on a budget and your mindset around it.
13:15 What advice would you give people that have student debt, or debt in general?
Connect with Kara Ayala on Instagram | @kara_ayala
Check out these books mentioned in the episode:
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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Let’s talk about two things that can make a huge impact on your life and business….money and core values! So many of us have grown up in a society where it’s taboo to talk about money. In this episode, we get to hear from two incredible women, our host Lauren and her guest Felicia Romero! Tune in as these two women talk about the impact you can make on the world with money, and allowing your core values to lead the moves you make in your career and business.
01:40 The importance of women talking about money!
03:20 What has your journey looked like building your career and mindset around money?
06:30 How big was your recent launch?
07:40 How have your core values led you to entrepreneurship and how you’ve run your business?
10:30 What do you do to re-evaluate if you are in alignment with your core values as you grow?
13:00 How do you make sure you don’t put a ceiling on your income?
Check out this book mentioned in the episode | The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Connect with Felicia on Instagram | @feliciaromero
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What are you most grateful for in this moment? As ambitious women, it can be easy to focus on what’s next. The next big goal, the next thing on our to-do list, the next dollar amount in our bank account, the next thing we want, or experience we want to create. While having goals is important, we’d be missing out on the big picture if we don’t take time to appreciate what we have now. The relationships you have and the amazing life you have already created! In a world that often glorifies the hustle, tune into this episode and the ways gratitude opens your heart for more joy and abundance now, and in the future too.
01:00 Have you taken time lately to appreciate the things and relationships you have?
04:15 How can being present help you appreciate what you already have?
07:30 What ways are you growing to be the person you need to be?
08:15 What do I hope to make space for while I’m grateful for what I currently have!
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We often refer to our periods as “the time of the month”, but what if we looked at our cycles wholistically, as the true monthly cycle they are. Periods and PMS can get a bad wrap, and Dr. Zen is here to share ways we can flow (pun intended) with our cycles and actually use subtle changes in our hormones to our advantage. Tune in to learn about the 4 different cycles of the month, what times of the month are good for planning different things in your life and business, and how to become more in tune with your body.
03:15 What are the 4 different cycles of the month?
04:30 How can you customize your business around your cycle?
06:00 Is there an optimal time of the month to be creative?
07:00 What part of the month do we feel our best?
08:20 When is the best time to collaborate with others?
10:00 How are men’s cycles different from the female cycle?
14:20 The importance of not having to choose between your family and your career!
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Hiring the right people is key for scaling your business, avoiding burnout, and being able to enjoy the lifestyle you have worked so hard to create! In this episode, we are excited to chat with business coach Melissa Machat! Melissa helps entrepreneurs like you stop trying to do it all themselves, grow their businesses, make more money, and avoid burnout! Tune in for her tips on finding the right people to hire, in the right timeline, and investing in your team while making sure your business is profitable!
02:00 How can I grow my business by hiring a team?
04:15 Do you have a vision of who you are looking for and the culture you want for your team?
06:00 How do you find the right person to hire?
11:00 When hiring, how can structure things to make sure you get a return on your investment?
15:40 What are different ways you can add value to your team?
16:40 How long did it take yourself to feel confident in hiring and leading your team?
Connect with Melissa on Instagram | @melissamachat
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Our time is our most valuable resource! Are your systems and payment structure set up to honor that time? In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing tips to make sure you are getting paid for your time, from your consultation to protecting yourself in the event of a cancellation!
01:10 Never discount your time!
03:40 How charging for consultations changed my business!
08:40 What if your business is affected by cancellations?
12:15 Is your payment structure set up to honor your time?
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Notice anything new!? We are no longer The Legally Aligned Podcast. As personal seasons of life are changing over here, and as our host Lauren has dived into more conversations with guests, it quickly became clear that there is so much more to be shared on top of helping you have a strong legal foundation! As ambitious women, there are so many things that add up to make the full lives we lead beyond entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear how The Lauren Boyd Show is evolving, and adding value in all areas of our lives as a wife, partner, business owner, and beyond.
01:00 Our NEW name! Why did we change it?
02:15 Showing up as myself, more than “just” an Attorney.
03:50 What will be changing here on the podcast?
06:00 What has this re-brand looked (and FELT) like behind the scenes?
10:15 Let’s talk about abundance, and so much more!
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Attention all ambitious moms, women, and entrepreneurs….when was the last time you did something to simply take care of YOU? In this episode, we are joined by Lorena Garcia, co-founder of Majka. Lorena share’s how she markets her products that help women from pregnancy through the first year postpartum. Regardless of whether you are a new mom, or mom-to-be. Regardless of whether you own your own business, are climbing the corporate ladder this episode holds a universal truth. WE CAN NOT show up in life and business the way we want to, and care for others without taking time to care for ourselves.
01:10 How did you come to create Majka?
02:15 The importance of pouring into your own cup,
04:00 What products do you offer?
05:50 How we are reframing that self care isn’t selfish.
07:00 What are marketing strategies product based businesses should be doing?
08:50 Questions we ask to find product ambassadors that are in alignment with us.
11:00 Ways to be intentional and make the most of gifting your products.
13:00 How do you use social media to connect with everyday women who
15:00 Where can we connect with you and learn more about your products?
15:30 What inspires you to live in alignment with your purpose?
Follow Majka on Instagram | @lovemajka
Reach out with any questions | info@lovemajka.com
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When would a non-disclosure agreement (aka NDA) be needed as you discuss your business? Do you recommend we have one in place before diving into a coffee date? In this short and sweet episode, our host Lauren breaks down the different types of Non-Disclosure Agreements and what scenarios and relationships they should be used! Tune in for how these different clauses and agreements can help protect your reputation and sensitive business information along with protecting your competitive advantage!
00:50 What is the difference between a mutual and unilateral non-disclosure agreement?
01:10 Highlighted Review!
01:45 What does a non-disclosure agreement protect?
02:20 What is a mutual non-disclosure agreement? When are they used?
03:40 How is a unilateral non-disclosure different?
04:30 How do you know a non-disclosure agreement (aka NDA) is needed?
05:40 What is a non-disparagement clause?
06:30 Here is a simplified recap of each of these clauses and agreements!
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Relationships are the heart of good business! In this episode, we are excited to learn from Kayla Ybanes! Kayla is an Instagram and business strategist helping entrepreneurs build relationship-based businesses. Kayla breaks down how to build relationships and your potential leads in a genuine way! Tune in for how to ditch the spammy “Hey girl” messages in the Dm’s, so you can truly connect with your audience, potential clients, and customers.
01:30 What has your journey into entrepreneurship looked like?
02:40 Is it your experience with your daughter being sick that has led to how you interact with other women?
04:00 How can we reach out to potential customers without dropping spammy copy-paste “Hey girl” messages in their DM’s?
07:15 Do you think there is a ratio of how much we should serve before you should sell?
09:10 Do you initiate conversations differently with cold leads vs referrals?
10:40 Do you follow everyone back on social media to grow your connections for your business or are you selective about who you follow?
14:15 What tips and network marketing strategies apply to entrepreneurs using affiliate marketing?
16:20 What is one thing that has inspired you to find alignment with your purpose?
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Are you looking to grow your team? Are you looking to hire an employee or independent contractor? Let’s dive into the questions you should be asking yourself to get clear on what and who you need as you continue to grow your business. It’s about gaining valuable time to work in your zone of genius as you grow your team, and legally protecting your business as you go!
01:30 Highlighted review!
02:30 What does your business need?
03:20 Can this role help your bottom line?
04:00 Does this team member compliment your existing business?
04:00 Do you need an employee or independent contractor?
06:40 Use these resources to help you with hiring an employee!
08:30 How to get specific with your independent contractors.
10:00 Protecting your business and owning your leadership role!
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Is influencer or affiliate marketing a good fit for your business? In this episode, our host Lauren Boyd is joined by social media master Becca Booker! Becca is the founder of Homemade Social, a social media agency specializing in social, digital, and influencer campaigns for lifestyle brands. Tune in for a breakdown of the differences between working with affiliates vs influencers, how the two overlap, and some tips for choosing the right partnership for you and your business!
03:00 What types of businesses should consider affiliate marketing?
05:00 How does affiliate marketing work?
08:20 How is influencer marketing different from an affiliate?
12:00 From an influencer standpoint which is better, affiliate or influencer marketing?
13:00 What should businesses look for when finding a good influencer partnership?
15:15 How do businesses you work with specify what they want the influencer to post?
17:00 What if a partnership with an influencer doesn’t work out the way you want?
18:10 What has inspired you to find alignment in your purpose as an entrepreneur?
Follow along with Becca on Instagram: @Bbooks
https://www.instagram.com/bbooks/?hl=en
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https://www.instagram.com/homemadesocial_/?hl=en
Check out Episode 35 mentioned in today’s episode:
Basic Principles of Marketing in Alignment with the Law
https://legallyaligned.libsyn.com/basic-principles-of-marketing-in-alignment-with-the-law
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How much office space do you truly need? Whether you are looking to expand your office space, or downsize, this episode is packed with things to consider when looking for the perfect office space for your needs! Down to what you should be looking for in the lease agreement! Some of you may know, our host Lauren has been around the commercial leasing business for many years as it’s what her father has done for a living. Tune in to this episode as Lauren shares her experience from the perspective of a Lessor, fellow business owner, and Attorney!
01:40 Review Spotlight!
02:20 What I learned growing up with entrepreneurial parents!
04:00 How important is the broker I choose to find my commercial space?
05:40 Who else will be part of your “team” to conduct due diligence?
06:15 What should you consider when doing due diligence?
07:30 How to know if there any additional permits that must be obtained for occupancy.
08:00 What about any additional operating expenses?
09:30 The importance of negotiating the letter of intent.
10:15 Who should I consult when negotiating and finalizing my lease?
11:15 What should I be looking for when reviewing and finalizing my lease?
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We have all likely found ourselves facing a decision, and ended up going with our gut instinct. Is that gut feeling my intuition? Our guest on today’s episode is Sam Harper. Sam is an Executive Leadership Coach and sound healer, having developed her programs for Deep Coaching after years of experience in clinical settings as a professional counselor. In this episode, Sam shares tips to gain confidence in your intuition, different ways to meditate that will work best for you, and how to focus on achieving alignment over “balance”.
01:30 What does it mean to live intuitively? Where do you start?
04:15 What are different ways to meditate?
08:20 How can I tune in and listen to my intuition?
10:20 The power and clarity that can come from saying no!
13:10 How has coaching impacted your life and the lives of your clients?
Connect with Sam on Instagram: @sam_e_pants
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Sign up for 1-on-1 coaching, or join her next group coaching session on her website:
https://www.samanthaharper.com/work-with-me
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Do you know if your social media giveaway is in compliance with FTC guidelines? As a consumer, do you know if the speaker is making claims independently or if they are acting on the advertiser’s behalf? In this episode, our host Lauren breaks down 2 basic principles that apply to all types of advertising! Taking time to stand in your consumer’s shoes is one of the best things you can do to make sure your message and claims are clear and easy to understand. Tune in for the breakdown of what marketing laws apply to the ways you are advertising your business, and to become a more informed consumer yourself!
00:50 What two principles of advertising law apply to all types of advertising?
02:00 Podcast review highlight!
02:40 How can advertisers make sure they are making claims they can support?
04:50 Is it clear whether speakers are acting independently or on the advertiser’s behalf?
06:00 How to know if statements are sponsored by the advertiser?
08:45 Who is responsible for statements made about your brand (even if it’s on social media)?
10:00 What disclosures are required by the Federal Trade Commission (aka FTC)?
11:50 How do these laws apply to giveaways on social media?
13:00 Best practices for compliance with FTC on sponsored social media posts!
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In this episode, our host Lauren is joined by the Owner of The Good Vibe Media, Carly Gilleland! Carly has been in video production for 10 years and counting! From discovering her love for videography in high school to running her own video production company, Carly shares the lessons she has learned along the way! Having accumulated so much knowledge from trial and error, success and growth, she has now created a masterclass to pass her knowledge on to other females who film! Tune in to hear Carly’s story, her process in creating her course, and what she has done to legally protect her valuable content!
01:20 Meet Carly!
02:00 What got you started in Video Production?
03:15 Getting into video production from a young age!
06:20 What made you decide to create a course?
08:40 What fears did you have putting your course out there and how have you overcome those fears?
10:30 What actions have you taken to protect your content?
13:00 What inspired you to find alignment with your purpose?
Learn more about Carly’s Video Production course:
https://females-who-film.mykajabi.com/offers/XCAUrtVu/checkout
Follow along on Instagram: @thegoodvibemedia
https://www.instagram.com/thegoodvibemedia/?hl=en
Check out Carly’s Podcast: Females Who Film
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/females-who-film/id1540008949
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Do you have a team of people you lead in your business? In this episode, our host Lauren is joined by Karie Johnson, owner of Barre 3 here in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. As a leader of a team of employees, Karie shares how she has learned to delegate, and ways she has made the core values of her business a focus for how she leads, and how the team operates as a whole! Tune in to hear how Karie has pivoted her business during the pandemic, and how she has led her team through the best of times, and these challenging times as well!
00:30 Meet Karie!
01:30 What was it like when gyms first had to close last year due to the pandemic?
03:30 My experience getting to benefit from you pivoting to Livestream classes!
05:15 As a leader, how have you learned to delegate?
08:00 How to empower your team to take ownership and make decisions!
09:45 How do you find the right people to hire?
12:00 What are some of the core values that you go over with your team?
14:00 How can we join in on the Livestream workouts?
15:10 What has been your biggest inspiration to stay true to your purpose as an entrepreneur?
Follow along with Barre 3 on Instagram: @barre3scottsdalepv
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To find out more about Barre3 Scottsdale’s Livestreamed workout classes, check out their website:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?fl=true&tabID=7
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In today’s episode, our host Lauren is joined by Jen Stone! Jen is an author, publisher, and teacher. With her background corporate auditor, Jen has built a suite of offerings around Classical Feng Shui and BaZi creating the perfect mix of energy and logic! We even get a little sneak peek of Lauren's BaZi reading, using a Chinese practice that gives you a roadmap of your destiny by analyzing your birth date. Tune into this episode to learn more about BaZi, and some great insight into the new year!
01:50 How did you get started with Feng Shui?
03:25 What is BaZi?
08:30 How can we live more meaningfully going into this new year?
11:40 What would be 1 insight you can share about 2021?
12:50 What is classical Feng Shui?
13:20 How have you created your many different offerings for your clients?
17:50 What inspired you to find alignment with your purpose as an entrepreneur?
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https://fengshuibyjen.com/
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On this first solo episode of Legally Aligned, our host Lauren is giving us the rundown on LLC’s! Do you know when the right time is to form an LLC? Or maybe you’ve already formed one for your business, do you know the benefits that come with forming an LLC? Forming a Limited Liability Company (aka LLC) is the foundation of your business! Tune in to hear the benefits, and some valuable tips when forming your LLC!
01:10 Let’s talk Limited Liability Company (aka LLC)!
02:30 Highlighted Review!
03:20 What are some benefits of having an LLC?
03:50 When is the right time to form an LLC?
05:30 Why is there additional flexibility offered to you as an LLC vs a Corporation?
07:10 How you can decide how your company will pay taxes!
08:30 Who should form a Professional LLC (PLLC)?
09:10 3 tips for forming your LLC!
11:00 Now you have your articles of organization! What about an operating agreement?
12:00 How to avoid paying for your EIN!
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Welcome to the first episode of 2021! To start off the new year, our Host Lauren Boyd is chatting with Gillean Barkyoumb! Gillean is a Dietitian with the mission to make healthy eating simpler for millennial women! Your health is the foundation of everything else you do! If you don’t have energy it makes everything else you set out to do, including your business, harder! Tune in for tips to fuel your body with energizing foods, and join us in ditching the whole idea of whether you’re “on” or “off the wagon”!
01:40 How do we stop putting our health on the backburner?
03:30 What can we do to simplify healthy habits in our life?
07:00 What are your tips for healthy eating whether you’re at home or out and about?
10:30 What are some healthy swaps we can infuse into our diets?
14:40 Gillean’s pepper nachos for savory snack lovers!
16:00 What are some healthier swaps for sugary coffee creamers?
18:30 What programs do you help your clients through?
Follow Gillean on Instagram for more tips and scooter puns: @millennialnutrition
https://www.instagram.com/millennialnutrition/?hl=en
And check out her website: https://millennialnutrition.com/
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We have a special guest on the podcast today, Lauren’s husband Will! To celebrate their first month of marriage, Lauren and Will decided to sit down and have Lauren’s assistant Sidney ask them some fun questions about their relationship! We talk about quirks, who said those three words “I love you” first, and what comes next now that they’ve said, “I do”. Tune in to learn more about Lauren as a wife and dog mom, beyond her incredible work as an Attorney and Entrepreneur!
01:05 Were you nervous for the big day?
01:40 Does it feel different now that you two are married?
02:30 Who does more of the cooking?
02:50 What is Lauren’s biggest quirk?
03:35 Who is more likely to deal with a spider?
03:40 Who said “I love you” first?
04:10 What are you most likely to argue about?
05:05 What is your favorite thing about Lauren?
06:00 What would Will do if he had the day off and the house to himself?
06:50 If Lauren had a day off and time to herself, what would she do?
07:30 When did you know Lauren was the one?
08:05 Who is the better driver?
08:40 How long did you date before you got engaged?
09:10 Who handled more of the rearranging of wedding plans due to COVID?
10:00 What makes Lauren laugh?
10:50 If you had 5 hours to spend together doing anything you want, what would you do?
12:30 How has Will shown up and supported you with your business and in this podcast?
14:40 How does Lauren show up for you as a wife amidst all of the responsibilities she juggles?
16:15 Now that you’ve gotten married and tackled the big day, what comes next?
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As we set personal and business goals going into the new year I’m sure there is one common question we are asking ourselves! How can I scale my impact and income in 2021? In this episode, Lauren is joined by friend and mentor Jenn Kennedy! We dive into how our upbringing has an effect on our thoughts around money (including if it’s too taboo to talk about) and what we can do to not only change our mindsets around money but become a money magnet! Tune into this episode that is unapologetic about wanting to make more money, and how you can make that a reality by focusing on helping others!
02:00 Breaking the stigma of not talking about money!
05:30 How comparison can actually be healthy!
07:40 When did you adopt money affirmations?
10:30 How did change your mindset of thinking you’ll be happier when...XYZ?
13:00 How to retrain your mindset to be present and grateful for where you are!
Check out this book mentioned in today’s episode:
The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280
Connect with Jenn on Instagram @thejennkennedy
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Our Host, Lauren Boyd is back for the FINAL EPISODE of 2020! Do you know the difference between employees and independent contractors? In this episode, Lauren is talking about the unique benefits of hiring employees and independent contractors! Tune into this episode for some basic tools to decide which role will fulfill the unique needs you have as a business owner, and what you may need to formalize hiring your next team member or independent contractor!
01:20 Spotlighted Review!
02:15 What are some benefits of hiring an Independent Contractor?
05:10 What is an Independent Contractor?
09:45 What does hiring an employee look like for your business?
12:15 What do you need to be able to formalize hiring an employee or independent contractor?
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What should business owners focus on going into the new year? To answer that question, our host Lauren is joined on the podcast by friend and Marketing Guru Destinee Dickerson! Des is the co-founder of Creative Label, a full-service Public Relations Agency. In this episode, we dive into (yes you guessed it) PR! From influencer marketing strategy, to how to pitch yourself, Des breaks down marketing and PR so you can take your business to the next level in 2021.
01:05 Would you consider a podcast a form of Public Relations (aka PR)?
02:20 What exactly is PR, and how can we use it to support our businesses?
05:20 How would you pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts?
08:20 The email breakdown to authentically pitching yourself!
11:20 Are influencer and affiliate marketing also PR?
13:10 Are there different strategies working with a micro-influencer vs an influencer with a large audience?
14:10 What is affiliate marketing?
16:00 What is the first thing business owners should focus on in 2021?
20:20 What has inspired you this week?
Follow Des on Instagram @itsurdestinee
And her PR Agency Creative Label @creative.label
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With the holidays coming up, you may see a surge of giveaways on your social media feeds. In this episode, Lauren talks about the most common social media platforms used for giveaways, and the legal requirements for each platform! Unsure about what to include in the copy of your post or tweet? Tune in to make sure you know what to cover in your contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways! As well as what to keep in mind when choosing your winner!
02:15 Highlighted review!
03:20 What should you consider when planning a social media giveaway?
05:00 What are the differences between contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways?
06:30 What are the endorsement guidelines created by the FTC?
08:40 How to know if there are additional legal requirements?
10:00 Here is the copy you should use for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
13:10 Guidelines for choosing a giveaway winner!
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On this episode, our host Lauren is joined by Ellyse Bollinger! Having worked with Ellyse as she was leaving corporate law, Lauren can attest to the difference it can make to style beyond daily function and use fashion as an expression of who you are and who you want to become! In this episode, we learn more about Ellyse’s journey and a change in her career path that has led her to feeling aligned with her purpose in a different way than she originally planned. Let’s dive into style, tips for creating a timeless wardrobe, and the most important part...your mindset and how you FEEL in your clothes!
01:40 How Ellyse helped me let go of my corporate wardrobe!
04:15 Ellyse’s story: Changing her career path from psychologist to stylist.
07:20 What are some of your favorite local stores and brands?
09:40 What classic brands and go-to stores do you recommend?
11:30 How do you create a wardrobe that is in style and will also last over time?
16:00 How do you feel in your clothes?
18:15 What has made you feel aligned with your purpose?
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Do you ever receive cryptic emails, late-night texts, or urgent calls? In this episode, our host Lauren helps you get right to your non-negotiables, and actionable tips for how to set and keep your boundaries! Setting boundaries is essential to building your business and schedule the way you want to, rather than reacting to the needs of your clients. This not only helps you create your schedule with intention but also can save you so much time! Also, we have a gift giveaway for brides like Lauren who are having to navigate wedding plans during the COVID-19 pandemic! Tune in to find out more!
01:15 Setting a NO TEXTING boundary!
03:30 What to ask yourself to find 3 non-negotiables that will help your business run smoother.
04:20 How I set boundaries with my clients from the start.
07:00 What I use to save time with scheduling.
08:30 How I set and stick to my work hours!
10:20 Gift Announcement for Brides like myself, navigating wedding plans during the pandemic.
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Today, our host Lauren is joined by lifestyle blogger Sakura Considine! Sakura owned creative agency Bloguettes and has transitioned from being an entrepreneur within her agency to treating her blog like a serious business and becoming a blogger Full-time! In this episode, we dive into questions you should ask yourself when considering a brand partnership, and what really matters when counting numbers and success as a blogger! Tune in as we chat about showing up as your authentic self, following FDC requirements while endorsing brands, and the business you can create when you take it seriously!
01:00 Meet Sakura!
03:40 How did you go from owning Bloguettes to transitioning to become a full-time blogger?
07:50 How do you measure success in the blogging industry?
10:20 What is your process in deciding what to write on your blog?
12:20 Turning down partnerships when it doesn’t align with you!
14:40 The value of engagement! (What numbers you should be looking at!)
15:50 Gifting vs Paid Promotions.
19:10 How being transparent with disclosures can help build trust with your following.
Connect with Sakura on Instagram: @sakuraconsidine
Check out her blog: http://www.somethingsakura.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTiVRzUEBhdf9wjczXXuYw
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This episode is an honest conversation from business owner to business owner! Our host Lauren tells us 5 ways to utilize the elements within your contract to help set expectations throughout each step of the customer lifecycle. This episode is all about agreements and how they can serve your business!
02:00 Today’s highlighted review!
02:50 How can disclaimers be used?
04:50 Setting clear timelines of what materials are needed so the CLIENT’S DELAY does not become YOUR RUSH.
06:30 How to set important deadlines from the start.
07:10 The importance of setting clear boundaries!
08:20 How customers can respect your intellectual property limitations.
12:00 How to start working as a contractor or hire a contractor with clear expectations from the beginning!
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In this episode, our host Lauren Ruiz is joined by friend and one of the Co-founders of Creative Label, Aisha Marshall! When it comes to branding and marketing, Aisha and her team at Creative Label know their stuff! Aisha has been such an incredible resource for education, sharing her experience as an African American woman, consumer, and business owner. We dive into the importance of diversity and representation in your business. Not only to allow for a range of experiences and perspectives within your business, but also in your marketing so a diverse range of consumers can see themselves in your product or service!
02:30 What is Creative Label? What does your business offer?
04:50 Showing up to educate during the Black Lives Matter movement!
08:00 How businesses must be intentional about diversity when hiring.
10:00 Your consumer wants to be able to see themselves using your product or service!
13:05 What would you say to people who are worried about doing something to “check off a box”?
15:18 As businesses, how can we reach a more diverse audience?
20:15 How do you set clear expectations within business collaborations?
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Connect with Aisha on Instagram: @aisha
Find out more about the services Creative Label offers
Instagram: @creative.label
Website: itscreativelabel.com
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Do you own a business? Do you own a business with your spouse? As this episode is being published live, our host Lauren is 1 month away from her wedding! With marriage being top of mind, this episode dives into what happens to your business before and after you get married, as well as what to plan for in the case of a divorce. Of course, there are much lighter topics to be covered, but as an entrepreneur it is so important to have legal agreements to protect your business in all areas. Including agreements when you have business partners and/or spouses involved!
00:50 How I came to the decision to quit Corporate Law to start my own Law Firm!
03:00 Having the conversation with your partner about creating a plan in case of a possible divorce.
05:00 Is the State you live in a Community Property State, or a NON-Community Property State? How does that affect you?
08:30 What happens if you own a business before you get married, and then later divorce?
10:20 What is an equitable division?
13:15 How can you protect your business? Three agreements you need to know!
15:50 If you own your business with a friend, do you have a plan in the event of death or disability of your business partner?
17:30 Are you and Will doing a prenuptial agreement?
18:00 Do I need an operating agreement?
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In this episode, we’re talking Launch Strategy with the founder of Powerhouse Women, Lindsey Schwarts! Lindsey has launched everything from her book “Powerhouse Woman”, to coaching groups, and live events. No matter where you are on your business journey when it comes to building excitement around what you offer or what you are creating, Lindsey Schwarts is someone you’d want to grab coffee with to pick her brain! So grab your favorite beverage, pen, paper, and enjoy this episode!
02:15 What is available to you when you think a little bit bigger?
04:10 Do you need a big audience to have a successful launch?
06:30 What is the biggest lesson you have learned from launching everything from your book, to your live events?
10:25 How do you handle the pressure of feeling like you need to be on every social platform?
16:30 How do you make your launches so fun?
19:00 What can you do to bring your audience along with you on the journey?
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From one-time projects to building a business with one or more partners, this episode is all about collaborations and partnerships! Our host, Lauren Ruiz, dives into must-have conversations and what to get in writing! “Magic” can be created when people combine the power of each of their zones of genius for a common goal. Knowing what to discuss when going into a collaboration or partnerships and what to have in writing protects all parties and sets them up for the magic to flow!
01:05 - Setting clear expectations in collaborations and partnerships.
02:40 - What is the difference between a collaboration and a partnership?
04:25 - What expectations should you set to strengthen the relationship as a collaborator?
05:05 - Chat about expenses!
07:00 - Tips on setting a timeline.
07:50 - What if one party fails to fulfill their side of the agreement?
08:30 - What is different about a partnership vs a collaboration?
09:20 - Do you own the business in equal shares?
11:30 - What to keep in mind when setting business goals in a partnership.
12:40 - Who will take on which roles in the day-to-day of the business operations?
13:30 - How did you find investments to get your business going or keep you going? (aka Capitol Contributions)
14:45 - How to plan ahead for investments your business may need down the road.
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In honor of World Mental Health Day use the discount code below to save 30% on coaching agreements, online course agreements, and mastermind agreements from Oct 10th, 2020 - Oct 12th, 2020
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In this episode, we get to hear from Katie J about her journey of leaving her 9-5 to pursue a career as a virtual assistant (aka VA). Not only do we get the perspective of Katie and how she helps businesses through her work as a VA, but we also get to hear from our Host, Lauren Ruiz, and her experience hiring a virtual assistant! Dive into this conversation to hear how finding the right VA can be a WIN-WIN, allowing both parties to focus on their “zone of genius” and Lauren’s experience of being able to bring time back into her life and business!
00:30 - Meet Katie J!
01:38 - What was it like leaving your 9-5 to become a virtual assistant full time?
03:50 - How do you support business owners as a virtual assistant?
05:20 - What are the best tasks businesses should delegate?
10:30 - How do you set clear expectations from the start when onboarding a client?
12:20 - What does communication like between you as a virtual assistant and your clients?
14:00 - What questions should business owners ask themselves when looking to hire a virtual assistant?
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In this episode, Lauren shares how she uses Dubsado as a foundation for her systems, automation, and delegation of tasks! As entrepreneurs, this tool covers how to create seamless systems and a consistent user-friendly experience for your clients.
00:50 - Using Dubsado to manage multiple clients and services!
02:55 - 6 Features to use in Dubsado to save time and preserve the quality of services you offer your clients
03:10 - 1. The Dashboard: Give you key metrics on if you are on pace to reach your goals, notifications of tasks that require your action!
03:55 - 2. The Client Portal: Gives clients the ability to access their documents, schedule a call, review and pay invoices AND MORE!
04:55 - 3. The Client Workflow feature: Allows you to create workflow project templates ahead of time!
06:00 - 4. Email Templates: templates you can customize or create your very own!
06:55 - 5. Ability to assign tasks to your team: ad-hoc basis and automatically within the workflow (mentioned above).
07:20 - 6. Invoicing with customizable payment schedules; set due dates including automatic reminders for you clients to make their payment.
09:40 How I use re-occurring and standard invoices.
10:35 - How to use Dubsado to automate or delegate tasks, stay organized, and SAVE TIME!
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Three years ago Lauren sat down for coffee with today’s guest when her business was still running out of her apartment. Now years of business experience and incredible growth later we get to hear from Sam Abrahart, CEO of The Mayfair Group! In this episode, Sam shares some invaluable insight into the importance of having a mission-driven business, creating a culture where everyone feels valued, and providing REAL mentorship for women through their internship program (where interns NEVER have to run for coffee!)
00:30 Meet Sam the CEO of The Mayfair Group!
01:30 What is Mayfair?
05:10 Where did your team look like in the beginning?
06:15 When do you know its time to hire your next employee?
09:20 How did your internship program start? What’s the general framework for it?
15:40 Creating a culture where everyone feels valued.
16:40 What’s next for Mayfair?
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Visit Their Website:
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How do you deal with unhappy customers? There is one universal truth to business; regardless of what industry you are in, your experience, the size of your business, or how amazing your product is, we all experience at least one unhappy customer. I’m talking about what distinguishes us from the rest of the business world and my 5 Steps to Deal with an Unhappy Customer!
01:17 - What factors should business owners be sensitive to in today’s climate?
02:32 - How do you make your customer feel heard?
03:23 - Creating a playbook that makes your customers feel important and appreciated, but is strategic for your bottom line.
04:24 - You’re never going to make everyone happy.
04:49 - How to dispute negative reviews.
06:11 - Why you should always go after opportunities for improvement.
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Let’s talk about the art of getting organized on our desktops and computers! Jordan Gill, a master in building systems in business, joins our conversation to educate us on how to build a filing system, establish calm and consistency that will promote efficiency in our businesses. Jordan Gill, operations consultant and founder of Systems Saved Me, helps overworked one-woman shows become streamlined solopreneurs. Her jam is creating a cohesive operating system for managing your tasks, files and inbox.
00:30 - Who is Jordan Gill?
02:40 - How Jordan started “Systems Saved Me”
04:48 - How to get organized, the 3 folders you need to create!
08:23 - Lauren’s system for organizing her email inbox.
09:50 - How to manage systems across multiple platforms.
10:30 - Which should you use, Google Drive or Dropbox?
14:14 - What boundaries do you set with clients?
16:08 - Why you should follow up on all calls with an email and what to include.
17:07 - What causes decision fatigue?
18:24 - Why you should be doing VIP Days!
19:40 - Done In A Day Interview Series 2.0 Event
23:10 - Where to connect with Jordan Gill.
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https://www.instagram.com/systemssavedme/
Visit Her Website:
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Check out Her Podcast:
https://www.systemssavedme.com/podcast
Grab your ticket to the Done In A Day Interview Series 2.0:
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Do you have clarity on the financial goals you’d like to reach? Do you have a plan on how to reach those goals? We’re diving into questions to ask yourself, ways to make more money, and how to leave room for the unexpected!
01:40 - Money and Abundance; Do you have a plan?
02:18 - How to visualize your financial goals.
03:38 - 3 questions to ask yourself to get clear on your goal.
05:00 - Ways to make more revenue.
07:19 - How you can protect your income with a contract.
08:49 - Are you leaving room for magic in your business?
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We are all going through different levels of anxiety right now. Dr. Morgan Francis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She joins me today to talk about how to deal with the stresses of everyday life and business and how to implement daily mindfulness practices.
00:30 - Who is Dr. Morgan Francis?
01:35 - What are “Mindful Messages?”
04:30 - We’re all going through different levels of anxiety. What can we do to help ourselves?
06:12 - Where does anxiety start?
07:17 - How is social media impacting mental health?
08:17 - What boundaries can you set up on social media to protect your own mental health?
10:15 - How social media comparisons give a skewed version of reality.
12:04 - Does anxiety affect our creativity and businesses?
14:40 - How does mindfulness and creating routine habits help to reduce anxiety?
16:58 - Should we take “mindfulness breaks” during our workday?
19:06 - The 2 Biggest Factors for Reducing Anxiety.
20:00 - What inspires Dr. Morgan Francis?
21:18 - “Loving Yourself Through Loss”
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1 (202) 759-6205
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https://www.instagram.com/drmorganfrancis/
Visit her Website:
https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/
Check out Her Courses:
https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/courses
Do you have trouble creating enough time in your schedule to get everything done? Today I’m going to teach you some of the things I’ve done to give myself more structure, become more productive, and how I shifted my business to a four-day work week!
00:51 - What is Time Blocking?
02:58 - Rescue Time, how to integrate time blocking into your schedule.
04:48 - How to reverse-engineer your goals for yourself and your business.
05:26 - When are the best hours for your team to be working?
05:55 - What do you need to cut out of your day to reach your goals?
06:42 - How to prioritize your work and deadlines.
07:33 - When do you add a task and organize your calendar?
08:48 - How do your group your task? (Phone Calls, Emails, Ect.)
09:53 - How Time Blocking impacted my business.
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Check out RescueTime:
https://www.rescuetime.com/
Here are some helpful Blogs:
https://blog.rescuetime.com/time-blocking-101/
https://blog.rescuetime.com/most-productive-time-of-day/
https://blog.rescuetime.com/how-many-hours-should-we-work/
https://blog.rescuetime.com/alex-pang-four-day-workweek/
Have you ever struggled to take people who engage with your free content and guiding them to becoming your paying clients? Allee Williams is an entrepreneur, business coach, an expert at helping you create the perfect customer journey! We’re diving into your money mindset, how to get potential clients to take action, and why you have to give yourself permission to try!
00:45 - How has Allee Williams impacted my business?
01:37 - How did Allee get started in entrepreneurship?
03:57 - When your audience is used to free content, how do you ask people to pay?
05:29 - Money comes when you change lives.
06:44 - How to set up a customer journey.
08:59 - What is a cold lead and how to you progress them to be a warm lead?
10:35 - How to show empathy for someone’s situation while still charging your worth.
12:02 - What conversations should you be starting with your current audience?
14:30 - How to get potential clients to take action. Where to show up.
16:25 - Why you should be using polls on your Instagram stories.
17:50 - How to avoid burnout.
19:11 - Why you have to give yourself permission to try!
20:10 - What has inspired Allee this week?
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I am a huge advocate for collaboration, especially the type that has you leaning in and wanting to learn more! We all have people in our communities that we would love to connect others with and pour directly into our audiences. I’m diving into how to make sure you’ve set proper expectations with your contributors about who owns the content, how it will be used, and much more!
00:52 - When you collaborate with another brand, who owns the content?
01:53 - Community Shout Out!
02:37 - Why you need to set clear expectations with your contributors.
03:27 - How do I apply this to the people within “Guide My Community”
04:15 - Tip 1: Share your vision.
04:45 - Tip 2: Make sure your contributors know who your audience is.
04:56 - Tip 3: Be clear about your needs and the timelines for the project.
05:48 - Tip 4: Be clear about how you intend to use their contribution. (Their intellectual property)
06:44 - What is the “Right of Publicity?”
08:01 - What expectations to set upfront with your contributors.
08:48 - When does it make sense to ask for “Exclusive Rights” to content?
09:58 - How do you compensate your contributor?
10:35 - How and When to show up.
11:11 - Example: How I structure my podcast invites.
13:03 - What expectations do I set with my guest? What’s a “Perpetual License?”
14:41 - When can you get contract templates for yourself?
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Lindsay Mitrosilis is a hiring, sales, and organizational strategist. She prides herself on empowering female CEOs to find, build, and cultivate their distributed dream team!
On this episode of the Legally Aligned podcast, we’re talking about:
00:46 - Who is Lindsay Mitrosilis?
02:30 - What does employee turnover cost a business?
03:55 - When is the right time to hire your first employee/contractor?
06:09 - How to find the “right” team and keep yourself in your zone of genius.
07:30 - Why you need to delegate.
08:48 - How hiring a team helps you grow into being a better leader.
10:30 - You have the opportunity to make an impact on someone’s life with each team member.
11:53 - “Unicorns” are hard to find, who should you be looking to hire?
13:19 - What platforms are the best to find new employees?
16:01 - How to set up an application process?
17:18 - How many questions should be on an application?
18:00 - When doesn’t it make sense to have someone fill out an application?
19:11 - How do you become a great interviewer?
20:13 - What’s your favorite interview question?
22:02 - Is it a red flag when people speak negatively about their previous employers?
23:51 - How can we build diversity and inclusion into our hiring processes?
25:40 - How having a diverse network helps you grow as an individual.
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https://lindsaymitrosilis.com/
Today I’m walking you through my client workflow. You’ll learn how I set up systems to automate the process and provide a better experience to everyone I serve while freeing up extra time in the day for myself.
00:30 - Why are systems important?
01:07 - The first thing you should do when starting to create a system.
02:09 - How I manage leads to my business.
03:28 - How automating the scheduling of my meetings changed the way I do business.
05:01 - Are you afraid you’ll lose clients if your schedule isn’t flexible enough?
06:12 - How do you set up standardized hours that work best for you?
07:52 - When each client is unique, what can you standardize?
09:03 - How to keep ongoing communication with clients to help them know the next steps.
10:13 - Why you should have a “no texting” policy with your clients.
11:28 - How to follow up with your clients after a project.
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WELCOME! You can expect to listen to coveted topics shared through meaningful conversations with myself and guests who have mastered their niche. We will share resources, encouragement and tools to help you reach your most aligned self and business.
00:47 - Who is Lauren Ruiz?
01:14 - Why did I decide to start my own law firm?
02:30 - Why am I passionate about supporting small businesses?
03:00 - What is the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group?
05:12 - What is the “Female Attorney Society?”
06:39 - Why start this podcast?
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In this episode, Stephanie Hendrick and I dive into a conversation highlighting strategic ways to overcome fear.
Stephanie is an author, speaker and the founder of Meant for More, a platform designed for today’s female entrepreneurs and mom entrepreneurs alike. With her first published book, titled Meant for More, being released Fall 2020, Stephanie’s focus is guiding women to relentlessly pursue their purpose and grow their businesses to increase their impact.
00:33 - Who is Stephanie Hendrick?
01:02 - Steps to publishing a book.
02:00 - What inspired Stephanie to write a book?
03:53 - Why did she launch “Meant For More?”
05:04 - Why did she transition out of the business she had built with her husband?
06:10 - How to push through discomfort, get out of your own way and avoid self-sabotage?
08:30 - STEP 1: Do something physical.
10:25 - STEP 2: Have an accountability partner.
12:54 - Why you shouldn’t overlook advice that seems “too simple.”
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Check out Stephanie’s website:
https://stephaniehendrick.com/