Join Teri and Pam, two online business owners in Colorado, as they share their tips for growing a profitable (and enjoyable) business, welcome their biz besties to share their wisdom and experience, and chat about their books of the month...all while kicking perfectionism, procrastination, and fear to the curb. This podcast is all about the entrepreneur life and the realness of it all...no holds barred authenticity. Come, sit with us. Learn more about your hosts at https://houghtonllc.com and https://pamelagricecoaching.com
The end of the year is upon us. Have you started thinking about your goals for your small business in 2025? How will you take your business to the next level next year? Listen in as Teri and Pam share their goals and talk about how you can make 2025 a success for your business!
Loneliness is becoming an epidemic inside of the online business industry. If you are a business owner and have experienced the isolation, the feelings of loneliness that tend to come with working from home, you are not alone even though it feels like it. In this episode we talk about entrepreneur loneliness: what it looks like, what contributes to it, and how you can prevent it.
In this episode, we're getting back to the "books" part of Business Besties and Books with our review of Tara Mohr's book, Playing Big. We'll share what we liked, what we didn't, and what insights we took from the book. Listen in to learn more!
Find the book here: Tara Mohr - Playing Big Favorite Pam's White Winter Hat Company on Etsy!
Are your business finances keeping you up at night? Listen in to this episode to learn how to change your financial mindset and have a healthy realtionship with money!
Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is figuring out what to do next. Listen in to this episode, as we talk about next steps to grow your small business and meet your goals!
Is work life balance actually possible for entrepreneurs? We believe that it's not. But by setting boundaries in your business, you can manage your huge task list without becoming overwhelmed.
Listen in to learn our best tips for maintaining a semblance of balance without getting legalistic about it.
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Have you ever felt a pit in your stomach or your heart racing when you're making a decision as an entrepreneur? Or have you felt like something was physically holding you back from taking action in your business? That's what fear feels like.
In this episode, we talk about different ways that fear can hold us back in business. Then we'll discuss how to overcome fear in business and move into confidence.
As an entrepreneur, do you struggle with either procrastinating or overworking? You need time management skills! We've been there. So in this episode, we're sharing our individual time management strategies, as well as discussing various time management systems we've tried and how they worked for us.
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Whether you're just finding us or you've been listening for a while, maybe you're wondering, "Who the heck is Business Besties Podcast, anyway?" So in this episode, we're reintroducing ourselves. Listen in to learn who we are, what our businesses are about, and what we want to achieve with our new venture, the Business Besties Mastermind!
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Have you considered joining a mastermind group but you're not sure if you're ready? In today's episode, we'll discuss the mindset, time, financial committment, and values we expect from members in the Business Besties Mastermind. This will help you decide if this is the right time and the right group for you!
Grab your copy of the Mastermind Reflection Journal
Check out Teri's latest read: The Women by Kristin Hannah
In this episode, Pam and Teri will be talking about our strengths, based on our results from the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder). We'll discuss why they matter, how they play into our lives and businesses, and how we will leverage each member's strengths in the Business Besties Mastermind. Listen in to learn more!
We've been on a break during a busy spring, during which lots of exciting things have happened. But nothing is more exciting than our latest venutre! The Business Besties Mastermind group will help creative women entrepreneurs as they start and grow their businesses. Listen in to learn about what to expect from this great new opportunity, which is coming this September!
In the final episode of our five-part series on success, we're talking about how to be successful in professional education. Lifelong learning is a key to success as an entrepreneur. Listen in as we discucss different types of professional development, from courses, to workshops, to conferences and other in-person events. We also give tips for selecting the best learning opportunities and making them work for you.
In part three of our series on success, Teri and Pam share what personal success means to each of us. This encompasses health, personal relationships, and solid decision-making, among other things. Listen in as we talk about how to determine your core values and evaluate how those play into your personal success--both now and in the future!
In part two of our series on success, we're redifining success in business. In this episode, we'll share our five key standards for success in business. Listen in as we discuss financial success, team leadership, personal fulfillment, making an impact, and moving our businesses forward.
This week, we're kicking off a series about success. First off, how do you define success in your life and business? Pam and Teri talk about how each of us define success and how that plays out in our our day-to-day lives.
As an entrepreneur, do you ever ask yourself, "How do I overcome procrastination in my business?" In this episode, we talk about areas in which we procrastinate, why we procrastinate, and some strategies to help you break through procrastination in your own business.
In this episode, Pam and Teri talk with Dr. Elisabeth Rosner (AKA Dr. Roz) of Love Revolution. She's an author, speaker, and a Nonviolence365® Certified Trainer. Above all, in everything she does, she chooses the path of love.
Join us as we talk with Dr. Roz about how to love intentionally each day in our lives and business relationships. And we'd love you to tell us one thing you do to practice love each day.
Welcome to 2024! After some time away we are back!
Today Pam and Teri talk about the beginning of the year and who we need to be today.
The new year comes with thoughts about who we are are where we are going!
We would love to have you join us and tell us now that 2024 is moving forward who you need to be today!
Money mindset is like your business's BFF – it's super important, especially for our awesome female entrepreneurs who bring their own flair to the entrepreneurial game. So, let's chat about how our fellow entrepenuers are rocking their money mindset:
In a nutshell, our female entrepreneurs are turning their money mindset into a positive force – one that’s all about empowerment, collaboration, and creating a business world that's as friendly as it is successful! 💪🌟
Pam and Teri are so grateful for all of our listeners. They have so much fun getting together each week to talk about business and life and be able to share it with you! Totday they talk about all they are grateful for in their businesses!
Gratitude isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's an integral part of the podcasting process, weaving through the episodes like a thread, connecting us all in a tapestry of shared appreciation for the stories that unfold through the spoken word.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃
Why do we need mentors in business! On this episode Teri and Pam talk about how mentorship is a part of their journey in business!
Mentorship is like the secret sauce for female entrepreneurs, injecting a dose of fabulousness into their business journeys. Picture this: a magical guide helping navigate the glittery, sometimes challenging, world of entrepreneurship. In a landscape where glass ceilings still exist, a mentor becomes the fairy godparent, waving a wand of wisdom, connections, and confidence. They're not just giving advice; they're sprinkling encouragement like confetti at a celebration of girl boss victories. With a mentor by their side, female entrepreneurs can strut through the business realm with style, breaking barriers and turning obstacles into runway-worthy stepping stones toward success. Who says business can't be as fun as a dance party? With the right mentor, it absolutely can!
Teri and Pam are talking about how you start when you are ready to have a summit...in person! This is a real part of their lives right now and they are sharing some of what is going on behind the scenes in business! There are many parts to consider as you focus on the details of holding an event. Even though it seems overwhelming you've got this!
Teri and Pam are discussing using The Five Love Languages in Business. They had thoughts on how to incorporate these languages into business to make the people around you seen and heard.
Incorporating love languages into the world of business is a really unique and powerful approach to nurturing relationships and making the workplace a more positive and productive space. It's all about understanding and speaking the love language of your colleagues, employees, or clients, just like we do in our personal lives, and it can have a profound impact on how people interact and collaborate at work. Gary Chapman's five primary love languages - Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch - can be translated into meaningful gestures and communication within a professional setting.
What are your thoughts on using these "tools" to help your business run?
Teri and Pam discuss how you can build kindness in your business. How to do this in a way that is caring but also with boundaries. In business we all have to decide how to we react to different situations and other humans. Isn't that just how life is anyway? It isn't always easy but there are ways to build a business out of kindness that makes you move forward in a way that is healthy.
Teri and Pam have some thoughts on 4th quarter planning! Why do we do and how we look at this last quarter of 2023. It is time to look at where you have been where you are going and make adjustments to finish the year out strong.
Planning out the fourth quarter of the year is essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations for several reasons. Here are five important reasons to do so:
In summary, planning for the fourth quarter is essential for financial stability, goal achievement, holiday season success, tax efficiency, and year-end assessments. Whether you're an individual or a business, taking the time to plan can lead to better outcomes and smoother year-end transitions.
On this episode Pam and Teri talk about using the muscle called resilience. We both believe it is something you have to work out especially as an entrepreneur. It seems like just when you hit one summit in work there is another one out there and it takes a certain mindset to keep climbing. We totally believe that this a muscle that can be created as we go through peaks and valleys of life and business!
So do you think you were born with resilience or is it a muscle you have grown!
On this episode Pam and Teri talk about building a community with the lens of being a single entrepreneur. It can be challenging at times and how do we handle a community once life shifts again? Which it always does 😊. They talk through some of their favorite communities of their pasts and how they have helped them grow. We so need community in this world and as people who tend to work from home it has become even more of a necessity. This talk goes down some paths they didn't see coming..as do all good conversations.
Enjoy we can't wait to hear from you!
We love software! We love talking about this subject. There are so many options out there for each part of your business. Today we talk about many different types of software and our opinions on each of these. We move from website options all the way to how to keep track of time worked.
This is a great place to start if you are at the early stages in business or looking to make some changes in your systems and software!
Can't wait to hear from you!
We are so excited to share this episode with our business bestie Diane Cunningham Ellis. She is a rock start in all parts of life. We loved learning about her business, her story and having a few laughs along the way. She runs amazing masterminds and is a fierce in her drive to help other entrepreneurs.. She leads with bravery and helps entrepreneurs battle the fear we all have sometimes!
Here is a little more about Diane:
Diane Cunningham Ellis, M.Ed. is a business mentor, coach and former counselor with 25 plus years of experience teaching thousands of women. She offers courses, coaching and masterminds for women who want to take action and lean all the way into their gifts!
After getting her Masters Degree in 1997 she has been on a winding journey of counseling, coaching, teaching, writing books and leading an association. She has been lovingly called a “Creative Machine” and a renaissance woman.
She is the Founder of the Braver Together Mastermind and previously created the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs®, a global association where women meet to connect, create, and collaborate. She served as President for seven years (2010-2017).
She writes. Diane is the author of eleven self-published books and counting, five which are Amazon Bestsellers, including The Inspired Business Toolkit and the Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place book series.
Diane lives in the Dallas, Texas area. Her house looks like a book store, art gallery, and office supply store merged. She is happily married to Jim, her very own Private Investigator and is a super FUN Grandma!!
A few random fun facts: she has run 4 marathons, survived a plane crash, has had an art show in a gallery and is also proudly 10 years sober. She is an open book and is excited to connect with you to share, learn and collaborate!
Find out more here: www.DianeCunningham.com
We can't wait for you to listen to this episode!
Are you a born leader?
This is the opening question of today's episode as Pam and Teri explore leadership in business. They talk about the parts of being a leader as we run our businesses. We can lead in different ways that help our businesses move forward and give the structure for our team. Being a leader can be hard and it can be messy. It can be hard to find the lines of where a leader needs to be and how to step back. In this episode they explore how leadership feels in networking and how it can be done in a positive manner through empathy.
Leave your thoughts on this eposide! Pam and Teri would so appreciate it!
On this episode Pam and Teri discuss social media, what it means to entrpeneurs, and how to make it work for businesses. They talk about the real and some of the stumbling blocks that people run into and how to deal when we "don't" want to or feel like being on social media. They also spend some time talking about branding and what that means to a businesss as well as a few laughs along the way. They, like you, are moving through this space in life and finding their way.
Today Pam and Teri talk to their friend Laurel Justice about all things business and life. Laurel is an amazing artist and psychotherapist. She has walked through much of life and shares openly about her life's journey. She is a wealth of information and just such a wise woman!
Here is a little bit about Laurel:
Laurel Justice is a multi-hyphenate working from her studio in downtown Denver,
Colorado as an artist--psychotherapist--transformational life coach--speaker--writer--and
consultant to heart-centered organizations. With a background in fine arts, and a 20+
year career in counseling, she guides workshops and retreats around the world, using
experiential modalities such as art, writing, dance and psychodrama to create
breakthrough. She is passionate about the art and science of healing, growth and
transformation which leads to inspired lives for the greater good. She is also a
community leader, having served on numerous boards and commissions related to the
arts, wellness and collaborative placemaking. She is the founder of a non-profit called
SoulHaven Collective which provides retreats and residencies for BIPOC artists. Her
greatest joy in life is enabling creative people to thrive.
http://www.laurelsjustice.com
On today's episode Pam and Teri discuss our nervous systems. We talk about how it feels to have a nervous system that has a hard time settling down and how we can help our bodies step back from the constant energy of being an entrepreneuer. We each deal with this in our own way and imagine many of you out there are the same.
Enjoy this episode and we look forward to hearing from you!
When it comes time for the weekend is work put on hold or do you find yourself at the computer? For entrepeneurs and those that work at home the pull can be strong to keep up or put in some extra time. We all struggle with this and yet we need balance and time away. Pam and Teri discuss their usual weekends and what they would like to change or not change. They are works in progress and just like you figuring this out one day at at time!
What does you business look like on the weekends?
The end of another day has come! What do you do with your evenings? Do you have a nightly routinue or is each day different?
We both agree we have night routinues and they could in some parts of them use a little work. Some of us work again some of us are on our phones too much. We are human moving through the imperfect. We tend to be more morning people but maybe we are night and morning people?
Let us know what your evening looks like, how you would change it, or if you are happy with it!
How do you start your day? Are you strategic with your mornings or is each different each day?
When you look at this "routinue" how does it make you feel?
Today Pam and Teri talk about each of their morning routinues. Each of them is very different and just as in every other part of life they talk about what they want to change and what they want to keep.
Join us in this discussion and let us know what you do to start your day!☀️☀️☀️
Pam also has a resources for us at: https://pamelagricecoaching.com/everything/
Can't wait to see you next week when we talk about our evenings!
It is nice outside...the sun is out and Pam and Teri are feeling some summer burnout. What does that mean for our business? How do we deal with these feelings? We talk through a few of our solutions to deal with these feelings while at the same time realizing that sometimes our bodies need a little rest.
Anyone else with us on these feelings?
Today Pam and I review All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore. We both liked this book and listened to it. This is a story about real life and surviving what can just be very hard roads. Her ability to tell a story is such a great part of this story as well as her ability to laugh. This was such a fun discussion and wondering has anyone else read/listened to this book?
On today's episode we talk with our friend and business bestie Chris Gosnell! She is full of life, inspiration and a deep wisdom. We talk about being a single provider and what it feels like to shift lanes in business and know that is the right move! She makes us laugh and inspires us along the way!
Don't forget to follow her at Chris Gosnell Photography!
Welcome to today's episode where we dive into a discussion about celebrating! We are both celebrating out birthdays this week! We wanted to talk about how we celebrate in our businesses as we move along this entrepreneurship journey!
We believe there is room for lots of celebrations from big to small! Let's talk about how to celebrate as business owners and celebrate those around us!
Becoming an empty nester can bring a mix of emotions, and facing this transition alone can present its own set of challenges. However, you are not alone in this journey. On this episode we talk about the challenges of this time in life and what it feels like to be a single female provider as an empty nester.
We dive into topics such as rediscovering personal identity, finding new purpose and passions, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, nurturing relationships, and embracing self-care and personal growth.
Our goal is to empower you to embrace this new chapter with resilience and confidence.
Navigating life as a single female provider can be both rewarding and challenging. Each person's journey is unique to their own story. This is a topic that is near and dear to our hearts and we acknowledge the many feelings that must come along the way. We look for community in our listeners as we each take our own path in creating resources to support out lives. We discuss a lot of topics that are a part of being a single provider and explore the idea of mentoring amoungst women on this path. We look forward to starting a community for all the unqiue groups of female providers. Enjoy the show!
Stephanie Peters is an amazing financial coach who works with clients to help them with mindset and money. Her own personal journey is a testament to hard work, determination and a deep desire to help others as they navigate money in their own lives. She looks at her financial coaching as a life long journey with clients on their life journeys. Her business is Step by Step Financial Coach.
Welcome to today's episode where we dive into a discussion about being a female provider. This is a journey that is near and dear to our hearts. There are so many parts to being the "one and only" bringing in income. We explore the difference parts of this topic as well as exploring some of the emotional parts of this journey.
We are so glad you are here and share with us your thoughts!
We are back for another book episode! Today we talk about the book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon.
This book inspired both of us with it's fun little chapters on creativity. It made us want to change some of our habits and bring back into our worlds some play creative time. The world only has so many ideas but we can borrow ideas and make them out own!
Enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
Is you business set up to have multiple income streams?
The average online entrepneur has seven steams of income. There are so many ways to build these different buckets of income. Pam and Teri talk about various ways to add revenue to your business and literally make money in your sleep! 😴
By having multiple income streams in your online business, you can diversify your revenue streams, reduce your dependence on one source of income, and create more opportunities for growth and expansion. As we have learned in the past the world can change in an instant so these different bucket of incomes can help create security.
So let's take time to dream! What is one additional stream of income you would like to start creating?
Running a business can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but when life happens and unexpected events occur, it can become even more difficult. Whether it's a personal crisis, a global pandemic, or a natural disaster, these events can disrupt your business operations and impact your ability to maintain profitability and growth.
Today our guest, Tonya Bush, talks about how buiness goes when the really hard hits in life. She talks about setting up your business to handle life events but also concentrating on what really matters in this world. Her families story is very hard and yet she is smiling and is making the best of life with her family and in her amazing business.
An episode you don't want to miss!
Balancing work life and home life can be challenging, but it's important for your overall well-being and happiness. Here are some tips to help you make it work:
These and more thoughts from Teri and Pam this week! We are works in progress also as we figure out how to work and spend time with those we care about! Thank you for being here!
Each month we will have two business episodes. Today is all about what makes a business grow. We talk about the essential parts of business and how they work together. This information comes from the book The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz.
Implementing a successful business idea requires a combination of creativity, strategic planning, and execution. This episode is filled with our thoughts on steps that we can take to move our dream to reality and what happens when the path changes or a set back occurs.
People love books for many reasons. Some enjoy the escape they provide from everyday life, while others appreciate the opportunity to learn about new topics and gain knowledge. Reading can also be a way to connect with others, as we share books with friends and discuss our thoughts and feelings about what we've read.
In this episode both Pam and Teri dive into what they have read this last month. Share with us what have you read?
Today is about navigating midlife in business and life. Navigating midlife as an entrepreneur can be challenging but also full of opportunities and we loved this conversation about the beauty of being where we are in life. We love where we are at but have a real life discussion about where we have been, what we have learned, and where we are going. If you are in midlife...what do you think about it?
Welcome to this episode of the Business Besties and Books podcast, where we explore the journey of our friend Jessica Sato, a successful entrepreneur.
Today, we're talking about the topic of changing directions as an entrepreneur. Many entrepreneurs start out with a clear idea of what they want to do, but as they gain experience and their business grows, they may find themselves wanting to pivot in a different direction. Jessica has a heart to help women serve the world through their businesses. She brings a lot of wisdom to our discussion along with some great laughs.
Join hosts Teri and Pam as they discuss two intriguing books they've recently read: Get Different by Mike Michalowicz and I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy. Tune in as they share their thoughts and opinions on the topics of business-building and family, respectively. They'll provide insights into how the books have impacted their lives and businesses, as well as tips and advice for readers. With a captivating conversation focused on growth and understanding, this episode is sure to be an engaging and educational listen.
Get your hands on our resource for business owners, Top 5 Strategies for Getting Unstuck. You'll find it right here: https://businessbestiesandbooks.com/unstuck
In this podcast, the Teri and Pam discuss the growing importance of podcasting for businesses and personal growth. They're joined by their guest, Kristen Fields Chadwick, who shares her story of discovering the power of her voice and how it led her to a mission of helping women share their own stories and wisdom through podcasting.
The conversation highlights the importance of embracing your voice and the impact it can have on your family, community, and business.
Listen to this episode to learn more about the value of podcasting and the power of finding your voice and sharing your story.
Get your hands on our free PDF "Top 5 Tips for Getting Unstuck in Business" when you go to https://businessbestiesandbooks.com/unstuck
Hear more from Kristen here:
Website: http://www.kristinfieldschadwick.com
Podcast: https://kristinfieldschadwick.com/wholistic-podcasting-podcast/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/kristinfieldschadwick
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristinfieldschadwick
Join Pam and Teri on today's Business. Besties. and Books. as we discuss the almost universal struggle to know, to believe, and to behave like "I am enough." Our hosts share their own struggles with belief and how they've worked to overcome it and operate from a place of wholeness and confidence.
Get your hands on our Top Tips for Getting UnStuck in Your Business at https://businessbestiesandbooks.com/stuck
One of the most common questions we get as a coach and virtual assistant is, "how do I start a business?" So many future entrepreneurs find themselves stuck looking at the vast expanse of the future wondering how they'll turn their life today into the life they love by beginning their journey to CEO...and WOW that path looks overwhelming.
Well, we're here to shed some light on that mysterious path as we share our own experiences, best tips, and encouragement for those who are just beginning their business.
Join us!
Also, get our Top 5 Tips for Getting Unstuck in Business when you visit https://businessbestiesandbooks.com
Every month on Business, Besties, and Books, we'll be sharing with you our love of books...whether it is fiction and takes you to another place and time or non-fiction that helps you gain insight and growth, we'll let you know our thoughts and experiences with our newest read.
Join us as we introduce the stories of how we became readers.
Join us for our newest episode of Business, Besties, and Books as we chat with one of our own business besties, Kim Anderson of Kim Anderson Consulting and Thrifty Lil Mom.
We're going to chat about pivots in business, retiring your spouse, and lessons learned over years of blogging and coaching.
Become a bestie when you request a copy of our PDF "Our Top 5 Strategies for Getting Unstuck in Business. Check it out right here: https://businessbestiesandbooks.com/unstuck
Business. Besties. and Books. is a podcast about entrepreneurial life and the realness of it all. Each week, we'll bring you tips and encouragement for running your business in a way that feels life-giving while also helping your increase sales and magnify your impact along with visits from our biz besties who will share their wisdom and experiences, too. Finally, we'll be chatting up all our favorite books for you to read as either a fun or a growth opportunity.
Your guests are Teri Houghton and Pamela Grice. Listen to today's episode to get to know them and their hearts a little better.