Finding Freedom with Simple Systems: Recent Episodes
Kari Roberts
This podcast is for busy online coaches and consultants. You may be a solopreneur, or you may be building and working with the team, either way, finding working systems is so important. We will be going deep into how time management and systems can help you become more successful and find freedom in your life on your own terms. Being a service-based entrepreneur can be time-consuming and so overwhelming having a coach to guide you along the way to get focused in your business and reach your business goals is priceless. Let me be your guide. Hi, I'm Kari, an online business manager, business, coach wife, dog, mom, reality TV lover, physical therapist, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. I've been a profitable successful entrepreneur for over eight years and have helped dozens of women find success in their businesses, and I can help you too!
Do you want the freedom to be able to follow where your life is leading you? Are you not sure how to make that shift in your life to actually achieve your dreams?
In this episode, Ariel shares how she was able to shift her life so she could follow something she was passionate about. She shares her lessons learned from sacrificing who she was so she could become all the things to all people to giving herself the space to actually rest.
Ariel shares her experience of how a professor opened a doorway for her to what she was passionate about. She gives insight into how finding this passion has turned into a podcast and a career but also what she discovered about herself in the process.
She also shares her moment of burnout and how that reshaped how she values her time.
Ariel's story shows how one person can make a difference just by shifting their life to allow their dreams to fit into it.
If you have a dream but aren’t sure how you can make it a reality, then listen in to Ariel’s inspiring story.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the importance of giving yourself the freedom to follow where your life is leading
- Understand how to decide what needs to shift in your life to make room for your dreams
- Discover some methods to avoid burnout
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Finding Forrester by James W. Ellison
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Have you been thinking of starting an online community or membership? Are you afraid that having a community is overwhelming and stressful?
In this episode, Deb shares how you can have a community that really lights you up and builds your network. She shares her secrets to making your online community really simple and something you love contributing to.
Deb shares how she found the right people for her community and how she supports them. She gives insight into the vital thing your community needs and how knowing why you created your community is the most important thing.
She also shares some platforms that will make it so the people in your community don’t become distracted.
Connecting with people and building relationships is something very important to Deb and something she knows will help your business grow.
If you have been thinking of starting an online community, then this episode will give you all the details to do just that!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to create a community without being overwhelmed
- Understand the importance of nurturing your community
- Discover the best platforms to host your community on
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to find Deb
Connect with Deb on LinkedIn
Listen to the Comuunity Stragety Podcast
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Business of Belonging by David Spinks
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
How do you know when it’s time to pivot your business? What are the things involved with making that pivot?
In this episode, Kari shares her story of making a pivot in her business. She shares her lessons learned - everything from knowing when her business wasn’t feeling aligned to making the changes she needed to make.
Kari shares how your business is not an extension of you and who you are. She gives insight into asking yourself the questions to make sure that your business is aligned with your purpose.
She also shares how making those changes has helped her get back on track with the business she has always wanted to create.
Looking back, Kari knows it was the best decision she could have made for her business even though it was difficult in the moment.
If you are feeling like something isn’t aligned in your business, then listen in to this episode so you can make the pivot you need in your business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to recognize when your business needs to pivot
- Understand that sometimes pivoting is a difficult decision
- Discover why pivoting is the best thing you can do for your business
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Listen to Episode 26: New Name, New Focus
Do you want to grow your business but you don’t have time to take on more clients? Have you ever thought of starting an agency? If you have thought of starting an agency, are you lost on where to begin?
In this episode, Audrey shares how she has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses by starting an agency. She shares all the tips that she has learned through the years and what starting an agency could mean for your business.
Audrey shares what pieces of your business you can give to team members, who you should hire first, and what her business looks like now. She gives insight into the four elements of creating a productized service for your business.
She also shares what mini-steps you can take to scale your business into an agency.
From the fear of managing people to letting go of some of the pieces of your business, Audrey has you covered with all the tips and tricks
If you are ready to uplevel your business, then listen in to this amazing episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what an agency is
- Understand how to start building your business into an agency
- Discover the four elements you need to scale your business
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to Find Audrey
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Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
When do you know when it’s time to transition your business from solopreneur to agency? What are the steps you should take?
In this solo episode, Kari shares her story of how her business started out as a solopreneur and how she grew it into the agency it is today. She shares how she knew she was ready to change the way she was running her business and what her first step was.
Kari shares the first person she hired and why she made that decision. She gives insight into how she changed how she was generating income so she could have the life and business she wanted.
She also shares how it’s important to really know how you want your business to look so you can set it up for success.
Kari runs her agency on her terms and always keeps her goal for her business and life in mind.
If you have been thinking of transitioning into an agency then this episode is a must listen!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the difference between a solopreneur and an agency
- Understand what your first step should be to become an agency
- Discover why you need to have a goal for your business
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Listen to Episode #28: Side Hustler to Virtual CFO with Stephanie Skryzowski
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Are you an introvert? Do you feel like it holds you back in your business?
In this episode, Julie shares how to grow your business as an introvert by leveraging the skills you do have. She shares how to lean into your strengths, calm the overwhelmed feeling you have, and how to have conversations as an introvert.
Julie shares the importance of knowing what drains you and what gives you energy. She gives insight into finding the best way to network that will work for you and help you stay consistent with networking.
She also shares different ways to network so you can find what works best for you.
As an introvert, Julie understands how it feels and gives her real life experience on how she grew her business.
If you are an introvert or work with introverts then this episode will give you all the tips you need to be successful in your business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what neurodivergent means
- Understand how to network as an introvert
- Discover the importance of running a business that works for you
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to find Julie
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Rich as F*ck by Amanda Frances
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
Crescent City by Sarah J Maas
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Do you want to uplevel your business through video or speaking opportunities? Have you tried getting leads during these speaking events but were unsuccessful?
In this episode, Wanda shares all the ways she has tried to get leads through speaking events that were unsuccessful and what finally worked for her.
Wanda shares her experience with creating ketchwords.com, a way to get leads through texting. She gives insight into why this works better than just asking for an email address or handing people a pamphlet.
She also shares an example so you can experience ketchwords.com for yourself.
Running a business takes a lot of time and money and sometimes deciding which one is more important to you can be hard. Wanda shares how she has chosen between the two so she can run her business effectively.
If you have been wanting to do more speaking events that will actually uplevel your business, then this episode will give you all the details to do just that.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the importance of having a strategic plan for your speaking events
- Understand how to decide if spending money in your business is worth it
- Discover how to use ketchwords.com in your business to get more leads
LINKS AND RESOURCES:Check out ketchwords.com
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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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There’s a lot of talk about serving and delighting your clients but how do you actually do that? How do we create space so our clients feel comfortable telling us when we do a great job?
In this solo episode, Kari shares how Kari and Company surprises their clients with the level of care that they give them. She shares how being able to give her clients the best experience really comes down to her values and mission for her company.
Kari shares how looking at the company’s core values has helped her and her team delight, surprise, and serve their clients. She gives insight into how she uses the three P’s to manage her client's businesses so they feel taken care of.
She also shares how it’s important to review your mission and values every six months.
Kari wants to continue to grow her company so she is always looking for new things and being on top of the curve.
If you are looking for ways that your business can create an impact and really impress your clients, then listen to this episode!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the three P’s in business
- Understand how to make a difference in your client’s business
- Discover why creating a mission for your business is important
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We Should All be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
We love our businesses but burnout is a real thing, so how can we avoid it? What are the actions we can take to make sure our business is sustainable, scalable, and simplified?
In this episode, Crista shares her Lean Out Method which helps entrepreneurs get crystal clear on what actually matters in their businesses. She shares why we need to have a vision, clear the noise, and know what the time-wasters are in our business.
Crista shares the importance of finding what you love to do in your business and delegating the rest. She gives insight into aligning with your goals and actually planning them out so you can achieve them.
She also shares her advice on being realistic in your business and not overcommitting yourself.
Crista dives into not only looking at your business but also your life to avoid burnout.
If you have been feeling drained by your business then this episode will help give you the tips so you can start loving your business again.
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this conversation with Crista you will:
- Learn how to quiet the noise
- Understand if you are wasting time in your business
- Discover the importance of planning
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to find Crista
Connect with Crista on Instagram
Listen to the Lean Out Your Business Podcast
Take the Sustainable Scaling Assessment
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The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Did you know that branding is so much more than just your logo and website? Do you want to know how to make your website stand out?
In this episode, Teaira shares her top tips for creating a website that actually converts. She shares how you need to understand the mission behind your business before you start creating your logo or website.
Teaira shares her experience with designing websites for her clients. She gives insight into the messaging on your website, creating a user-friendly experience, and having a call to action on every page.
She also shares her advice for getting good photos for your website if you are on a budget.
Teaira spills all her secrets for making sure your website converts and you’re not just throwing something together.
If you have been struggling to understand how to create your website and what should be on it so it actually converts then this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this conversation with Teaira you will:
- Learn how to have clear messaging for your website
- Understand the importance of having good photographs
- Discover why you should have a lead magnet
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How to find Teaira
Connect with Teaira on Instagram
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Listen to Episode 44: Kari and Company Rebrand
Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
The Nicole Walters Podcast
Side Hustle Pro Podcast
Living Well Rounded Podcast
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Have you thought of contributing to bundles? Are you confused about how a bundle really works?
In this episode, Kari shares her experience with two bundles that she contributed to. She shares the requirements, how her email list grew, and why she would do another bundle.
Kari shares what she had to give to join the bundle and why she chose what she did. She provides insight into the percentage that her email list grew and what her click rates are now.
She also shares how she feels bundles are one of the best ways to get in front of the right people who want what you are offering.
Looking back Kari really enjoyed her experience contributing to the bundles and would 100% do it again.
If you have been thinking of contributing to a bundle or looking for a way to grow your email list then this episode is a must-listen.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what it means to contribute to a bundle
- Understand how bundles can grow your email list
- Discover why bundles can grow your business
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Profit First by Michael Michalowicz
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
There are a ton of systems that you could use for your business but how do you know which one is right for you? How do you make sure that the system will still be useful as your business grows?
In this episode, Elizabeth Averyanova explains why she choose Kajabi for her business and how she helps her clients use Kajabi for their business as well. She shares how to know what the best system for you is and how to get started with using it.
Elizabeth shares her experience with different systems she has tried in her business. She gives insight into understanding which system will support the goals of your business and how each platform has its pros and cons.
She also shares what to look out for with some systems so you can give your clients the best experience while growing your business.
While Elizabeth understands that Kajabi won’t work for every business, she does dive into the benefits she has seen for not only herself but her clients.
If you haven't tried out Kajabi, you might want to after listening to this episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this conversation with Elizabeth you will:
Learn what Kajabi is
Understand how to decide which system is best for your business
Discover the importance of automation in your business
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The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma
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Are you confused about how email marketing can help you grow your business? Does the thought of trying to figure out what to write on your landing page make you want to pull your hair out?
In this episode, Magan shares her tips for what to write on your landing page so it converts and people sign up for your email list. She shares the importance of capturing your ideal client’s attention in the first five seconds and gives you the tools to have higher conversion rates.
Magan shares an example from one of her own clients that grew their email list to five thousand subscribers in a matter of months. She gives insight into using a lead magnet to grow your email list and the importance of tracking how your landing page is working.
From what to write on your landing page to creating a tracking system, Magan has you covered in this episode.
If you don’t have an email list yet or are wanting to grow your current email list, then this episode will give you all the tips and tools to succeed.
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this conversation with Magan you will:
Learn what a conversion is
Understand how to create a successful landing page
Discover how to track if your landing page is working
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How to find Magan
Connect with Magan on Instagram
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Get Magan’s Free Lead Magnet Mockup Pack
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We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Built to Belong by Natalie Franke
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Have you ever been hired by a client and then felt it was the wrong fit? Have you hired a team member only to realize that they are not delivering what you hired them for?
In this episode, Kari shares the steps she takes when she feels that she is not meeting her client’s needs or that a team member is not meeting her needs. She shares the importance of looking at ourselves first and determining if there was a communication error.
Kari shares her experience with trying to salvage the relationship with her new client or team member. She gives insight into effective communication, reviewing your contract, and making sure you are delivering what you promised.
She also shares the importance of aligning your service with what your client needs.
The steps that Kari shares in this episode, will help you overcome any doubts you have about whether a client or team member should be kept on or offboarded.
If you feel you are not working with the right client or team member, then this episode is for you!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the importance of clear communication
- Understand how to determine if you should offboard a client or team member
- Discover the questions to ask if you feel a team member is not a good fit for your business
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The Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
You became a business owner because you wanted to share something that you love doing, but how do you scale your business and take on that CEO role? When do you need to hire a team? What do you even look for in a team member?
In this episode, Brandy Mabra shares how she grew her business into a collaborative team. She shares her tips for building sustainability in your business and what your focus as the CEO should be.
Brandy shares her experience with hiring her team members and making sure they are set up for success. She gives insight into how to use your team as a resource to grow your business.
She also shares her experience being a Black Woman in the coaching space and not feeling worthy.
After listening to this episode, you will feel empowered to step into your role as CEO, grow your team, and have fun while doing it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn about being the CEO of your business
- Understand why delegating and hiring a team is important for growing your business
- Discover how to nurture your team members
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to find Brandy
Connect with Brandy on Instagram
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Bamboozled by Jesus by Yvonne Orji
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What is the difference between marketing and selling? Why should you invest in a marketing strategy? How can you make your marketing efforts productive and effective?
In this episode, Kirstyn Allen shares how we can understand the overall journey of our clients so we can better market and sell. She shares why you shouldn’t just put an offer out there without warming up your audience first, how to plan out your campaign, and the importance of measuring your success.
Kirstyn shares her process of running a campaign and how to customize it for your business. She gives insight into how long your campaign should be and how to get your audience engaged with your offers.
She also shares how to not get overwhelmed when contingencies happen during your campaign and what to do when you aren’t seeing the numbers that you want to.
If you are ready to reach your ultimate goal in your business, then you need a marketing and sales strategy and this episode will help get you on the right track.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Understand the difference between marketing and sales
- Learn the importance of being flexible with your campaigns
- Discover how marketing builds your identity in the marketplace
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How to find Kirstyn
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Brag Better by Meredith Fineman
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Have you ever fallen off your routine and then found it hard to get back on? Do you keep trying to find your rhythm again but it’s just not working?
In this episode, Kari shares her experience with falling off her routine. She shares her lessons learned - from just focusing on one day at a time to creating a new routine that works for her life now.
Kari shares her experience on why she needed to take a break from her podcast and how she fell off her routine in April 2022. She gives insight into how she felt during that time and how she was able to get herself out of the rut that she found herself in.
She also shares how she was able to adopt a new routine during this time that actually works better with where she is at now.
Looking back, that time has helped Kari to be able to understand what works best for her and how sometimes we need to shift things up.
If you are finding yourself falling off your routine and feeling stuck, then this episode will help you take the steps to create a routine that works for where you are now in your life and business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the 4 steps to take when you have fallen off your routine
- Understand how your current routine may not be serving you
- Discover how to get out of the rut you are in
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We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
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Have you ever been to a live event that made a huge impact on your business? Have you ever met other entrepreneurs and instantly felt a connection?
In this episode, Kari shares her experience of attending the Blk Pod Festival. She shares her biggest takeaways, the new friends she made, and why she can’t wait to go again next year.
Kari shares how it felt to not only be an attendee of the event but also a speaker. She gives insight into some of the lessons she learned like promoting your podcast, the importance of rest, and being a Black woman in the podcast space.
She also shares how the keynote speech was exactly what she needed to hear to know that she is right where she should be.
Not only did Kari learn a lot from this event but it inspired her to start thinking about hosting her own live event and even maybe creating some merchandise (keep listening to future episodes to get all the details).
If you have been thinking of attending a live event but are not sure what to expect then listen in as Kari gives you all the details about her first live event since 2019.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn about the biggest takeaways from attending a live event
- Understand why building relationships helps your business succeed
- Discover the importance of getting out of your comfort zone
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Register for the Pop-Up Podcast
Watch Kari’s Recap video
Check out Blk Pod Festival
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Have you been thinking of starting a podcast? Would you like a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes of the Finding Freedom with Simple Systems podcast?
In this final episode of season 3, Kari shares her podcast journey from just being an idea to having it come to life. She shares how her podcast has pivoted, lessons she has learned, and her five biggest takeaways.
Kari shares how people are listening to your podcast even when you don’t think they are. She gives insight into why having a bomb team behind your podcast is everything and who she has on her team. She also shares why using the lessons you have learned in your business makes great podcast episodes.
Looking back over season 3 of Finding Freedom with Simple Systems has helped Kari plan her future episodes, as well. From looking for inspiration in the most mundane things to talking about her own experience.
If you aren’t caught up with all the past episodes, then this break is your chance to dive in and catch up. Can’t wait to come back for season 4!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn why it’s a good thing to pivot your podcast if you feel the need to
- Understand the importance of having the right fit guests
- Discover how you can find inspiration in the most mundane things
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Have you ever asked yourself what does success look like to me? Have you taken the time to really get clear on your vision?
In this episode, I’m talking with Christina Garrett, a productivity coach and women’s wellness advocate. She shares the four pillars of productivity and how to align them with your business.
Listen in as Christina breaks down each of the pillars and gives examples that you can relate to. She also gives insight into not only how to use these pillars for your business but also your life.
Incorporating these four pillars into her business has helped Christina streamline her productivity and even appear in Forbes magazine.
This episode will give you tangible steps to help you be more productive, efficient, and have more peace in your business and life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to communicate your needs
- Understand how to create a vision that works for you
- Discover ways to alleviate stress
LINKS AND RESOURCES:How to find Christina
Connect with Christina on Instagram
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Listen to Episode 61: Why Revenue Goals are Important
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran
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Have you wondered how you will delegate tasks to someone to help you in your business? Are you confused as to what tasks you should delegate?
In this episode, Kari teaches you the four things you need to understand to be able to delegate to an Online Business Manager or a support person. Knowing what to delegate, what not to delegate, and that it’s going to take time are important to your success.
Kari shares that it’s not only about making a list of tasks to delegate but actually understanding why you want to delegate them. Then it’s about taking the time to teach your support person how to actually do the task.
She also shares why just because you can delegate something doesn’t mean you should.
Remember you are the CEO of your business and you get to choose how you delegate.
Tune into this conversation where Kari gives the tools you need to use your support pros to the fullest.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the different ways to teach your support person how to do a task
- Understand the things that only you can do in your business
- Discover the importance of asking yourself why you want to delegate certain tasks
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To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Does the thought of launching scare you? Does even thinking about all the steps and systems make you want to burn your business to the ground?
Then this episode is for you. Today I am talking with JayJay Braggs all about how to simplify your launch and take the pressure off. She breaks down where to start and how to build your framework.
JayJay shares why you don’t have to launch the same way everyone else does and how that can take the pressure off. She also reveals what she does when you don’t hit your launch goals.
If launching is on your 2022 goals then you need to listen to this episode so you can bust through those fears and have a launch you can feel good about.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to make launching simple
- Understand the importance of rest when launching
- Discover why there isn’t just one way to launch
LINKS AND RESOURCES:Connect with JayJay
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Traction by Gino Wickman
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Do you have an onboarding process for your clients? Do you want your clients to feel important and welcomed when they start working for you?
In this short but impactful episode, Kari shares what it looks like to properly onboard your clients. It’s not over when your client signs the contract and pays the retainer fee, it’s just the beginning. Giving your clients the expectations of what to expect from the beginning can help you avoid scope creep and make your client feel that investing in you was the perfect thing to do.
Kari shares how to welcome your clients to your business and help them understand how you serve them. She gives insight into the first step after your client pays the invoice, what should be included in your onboarding process, and how to go that extra mile for your clients.
She also walks you through every phase of her onboarding process from the first inquiry to starting the client work.
Creating an onboarding process for your clients will help your client manage expectations, reduce scope creep, and most importantly make your client feel like they matter.
If you don’t have an onboarding process for your clients, then tune into this episode to learn how to create one so your clients feel loved.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to make your client feel important
- Understand what scope creep is and how to avoid it
- Discover the different steps in the onboarding experience
LINKS AND RESOURCES:SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Listen to Episode 59: Why Offboarding Clients is so Important
Listen to Episode 62: How Systems Help with an Elevated Client Experience with Dia Colley
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Libby app
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Do you have big dreams for your business but you aren’t sure how to implement them? Are you on the other side and are good at doing all the things in your business but don’t have a vision of where it is going?
Today I am talking with Elizabeth Broderick, owner of Traction Business Solutions. Elizabeth shares what it means to be an integrator and visionary and why both are important in your business. She gives insight into how to fill the gaps in your team so you can focus on the skills you are good at.
Elizabeth dives into how to determine if you have visionary or integrator traits, how certain personality tests can help you, and the importance of focusing on what works best for you. She also gives you helpful tips on how to decide which is your strength and if you should hire someone to help in your business.
Listen in to this episode as the tips that Elizabeth shares will help take your business to the next level while staying in your zone of genius.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Learn what is an integrator and what is a visionary
Understand the difference between an OBM and an integrator
Discover how to improve your integrator skills
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
How to find Elizabeth
Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Check out Miro
Atomic Habits by James Clear
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Do you end your year reflecting on how far you've come in your life or
business? How can reflecting on your past help you with planning your future goals?
What is the importance of looking back when it comes to the future of
your business?
In this episode, Kari shares her 2021 review. She shares her lessons learned -
everything from the importance of identifying your ideal client, having clarity
on your offers and services, practicing open communication, and achieving your goals.
Kari shares her experience on how her ideal client has shifted over the past year and
why your ideal client may continue to change over time. She gives insight into why
open communication is so important, whether it's with clients, contractors, or team members and how setting boundaries and expectations can help when things don't go as planned.
She also shares her newly discovered love for growing and leading a team full of
empowered women and some of the lessons she's learned as her team has expanded.
Looking back over 2021 has helped Kari plan her future goals, as well. From planning
the Organized 2 Overwhelmed Summit in 2022, to 3 EXCLUSIVE audio series, plans for the
SOP Shoppe, and more!
If you haven't done a 2021 review yet - tune into this episode to see how reflecting on
the past can help you in the future.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Understanding your ideal client can help you move toward where you want your business to be
- Learn why communication is so important
- Discover the power that achieving your goals brings
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Sign up for Kari’s email list
Listen to Episode 63: How I Create New Processes
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Check out Plan That
Do you want to bring in an income that feels fun and lights you up? How can you bring that to life and make that be the focus and the forefront of your business?
Today I am talking with Katrina Widener, an entrepreneur coach and community leader. Katrina shares the importance of creating your own roadmap and being aligned with your values, who you are, and how you naturally operate.
Katrina gives insight into how she used her strengths and passion to form the type of business that feels good to her even when she has to do the “difficult” work.
If you want to build a life and business that you don't need to escape from, then this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Discover how to become aligned with your true self
Learn why being aligned is so important in your business
Understand how to continue to be aligned as your business changes
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
How to find Katrina
Connect with Katrina on Instagram
You Can Have It All Workbook
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I’m answering a question from the community about my process to create processes. I’m walking you through my own process from start to finish and what you should be looking for when creating your processes. So if you are ready to create processes for your business then listen in to this episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn where to start when creating processes
- Understand how to track the success of your process
- Discover how to evaluate your processes to improve them
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
In this episode, I’m talking with Dia Colley, certified OBM and owner of Dia Gurl Custom Virtual Services. We talk about upleveling your client experience so your clients feel valued and not that you were just after their money. If you want to give your clients the best experience possible then this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Learn how to uplevel your client experience
Understand why it is important to offboard your clients
Discover how personality tests can help your business and client experience
Meet Dia
Dia Colley is a Certified OBM and the owner of Dia Gurl Custom Virtual Services. She focuses on helping minorities and female entrepreneurs put systems and processes in place so they can build an elevated client experience. Becoming a mother gave her the courage to work for herself and create a business where she could spend more time with her daughter.
Connect with Dia
How to find Dia
Connect with Dia on Instagram
Find Dia on Facebook
Connect with Dia on Linkedin
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Listen to Episode 59: Why Offboarding Clients is so Important
Rocket Fuel By Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
It’s that time of year where everyone is feeling the pressure to make goals so I wanted to have a conversation about goals and why they can be so important in your business. One of the things I do is help my clients create goals around their business and then analyze them to see what needs to be adjusted. So in today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through that process so you can create goals that work for your business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Learn why you don’t have to make goals in January
Understand why annual planning is so important
Discover how to analyze your goals and makes the changes you need to achieve them
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Join the Facebook group
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am talking about expanding your team and becoming a team leader with Tonisha Stalnaker. Tonisha shares her experience with bringing people into her business as team members and letting go of some of that control. We not only discuss the benefits of having a team but also the struggles. If you are ready to grow your team then this episode is for you!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to know when it’s time to hire someone
- Listen as Tonisha talks about the struggles with giving a piece of your business over to someone else
- Hear how Tonisha plans to continue to grow her team
Meet Tonisha:
Tonisha Stalnaker is the owner and principal consultant of Stalnaker Virtual Solutions aka SVS. She is the proud wife of a dedicated law enforcement officer and mother to two beautiful daughters. When not spending time with her family she is a dance fitness lover and a dog mom. Having worked in corporate America for over 10 years in healthcare IT recruiting, Tonisha found her strength was the ability to identify solutions and produce results. She had a long track record of being the go-to person in most of her roles. Tonisha wanted to utilize her strengths to serve other business owners and SVS was founded with that desire in mind. Tonisha not only loves each SVS client, but she also loves each and every one of her team members that make the SVS vision and mission come to life.
Connect with Tonisha
How to find Tonisha
Connect with Tonisha on Instagram
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
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We Should All Be Millionaires By Rachel Rodgers
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
We are wrapping up 2021 talking about offboarding your clients. When your business relationship ends with your client it doesn’t mean that your personal relationship needs to end too. In this episode, I am talking about how to successfully offboard your clients so they feel valued and cared about.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what exactly offboarding is
- Understand why it’s important to have an offboarding process
- Discover the simple email you can send to offboard a client
Learn More
The SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
The Savvy Social Podcast
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am talking with Samantha, owner of Lemon and the Sea. Samantha shares how to figure out what you need to get people from landing on your website to buying. If you feel overwhelmed by what you should have on your website then this episode is going to be especially helpful for you!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn why you should keep your website simple
- Listen as Samantha explains the 4 pages you need on your website
- Hear how Samantha got her work hours from 40 hours a week to 20 hours
Meet Samantha:
Samantha is a creative director and designer at Lemon and the Sea. Lemon and the Sea is a website design company located in Richmond, VA. She specializes in creating custom-designed websites with beauty and brains. Samantha works with service-based business owners who want to feel more confident and raise their prices so they can grow their business and share their expertise.
Connect with Samantha
How to find Samantha
Connect with Samantha on Instagram
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
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Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today we are diving a little more into the concept of documented systems and how to create them. I’m giving you the scope on my four-step process to writing SOPs for your business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what processes in your business you can create SOPs for
- Discover different ways to create SOPs
- Understand the importance of documenting in real-time
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am talking all about funnels with Jay Black of Jay Black & Company. Funnels can be very scary but Jay breaks it down and makes it simple so you can understand your clients and what they need. This conversation will leave you feeling confident in building your own funnel.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Listen as Jay explains what a funnel actually is
- Hear why focusing on business funnels is so important
- Learn how to nurture someone in your funnel
Meet Jay:
Jay owns Jay Black and Co. Jay Black & Company is a boutique business strategy & consulting agency dedicated to supporting female service providers, consultants, coaches, and all-around boss babes scale, thrive, and increase the impact of their businesses. Jay’s mission is to identify the season a female BOSS is within their business and their current processes and procedures, then to construct a fully functional and efficient process, funnel, or course that will effectively improve their client journey throughout their business. Thus, increasing client loyalty and brand ambassadors.
Connect with Jay
How to find Jay
Connect with Jay on Instagram
Get Jay’s Business Checklist
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Native Son by Richard White
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Does the mention of money make you want to run and hide? Then this episode is for you. Today I’m talking to Aimee LaLiberte all about our money fears and what to do to overcome them. Aimee shares how to create a positive relationship with money so you no longer have to fear it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to identify your money fears so you can overcome them
- Listen as Aimee shares her secrets on how to have a relationship with mone
- Hear how your worthiness is not based on how much you make
- Discover how you can be in your financial power
Meet Aimee:
Aimee LaLiberte is the owner of My Virtual CFO and certified life, business, and money coach. She is a trusted profitability advisor to 6 and 7 figure business owners who are tired of being behind in their books and are ready to become more profitable. Aimee creates simple, streamlined systems that help her clients drive up profits 10x quicker — whether they want to manage their own money or are looking for a full-service virtual CFO.
Connect with Aimee
How to find Aimee
Connect with Aimee on Instagram
Check out The Finance Edit
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
The Alchemist by Paula Coelho
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
We are talking about systems and templates again today because they are life-changing for your business. I’m diving into what goes into an SOP template and how you can use them in your business. Listen in as I also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the SOP Shoppe framework.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what information needs to be in an SOP template
- Discover what a workflow is
- Understand how to use your SOP template
Learn More
The S.O.P. Checklist
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Episode 51: Whys SOPs are Important
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today we are talking all about SOPs - when to use templates and when to outsource. Templates can be very useful in your business as long as you have the time, confidence, and desire to implement them. Listen in as I help you decide if you should outsource or use templates.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn all the ways you can outsource in your business
- Understand when you should use templates
- Discover if you should outsource or use templates
Learn More
The S.O.P. Checklist
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Episode 51: Why SOPs are Important
A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I’m talking with Taryn Jerez all about how to plant seeds in your business to grow relationships. Having a community in your business is important, not just to grow your business but for support too. Listen in to learn how to plant your own seeds because the truth is that you never know who you are preparing for your products and your services.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how to create and foster relationships in your business
- Listen as Taryn shares how she stays motivated when the seeds she plants are not growing
- Hear why your sales have no reflection on who you are.
Meet Taryn:
Taryn Jerez is the owner of One Crafty Miss. She is a creative business coach who works with female makers and creatives. Taryn helps her clients have confidence in the next steps of making more money doing something that they really love to do in their business. She is also the host of the Empowered for Profit Collective which is her membership program to help makers and creatives make really meaningful moves in their business.
Connect with Taryn
How to find Taryn
Connect with Taryn on Instagram
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today we are talking about all things SOPs. What is an SOP and why they are important in your business? Using SOPs has helped me streamline systems in my business and generated other ways to make more income. Listen in to learn how SOPs can help your business too.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn how an SOP benefits your business
- Understand how to create SOPs
- Discover the importance SOPs have for your clients and team members
Learn More
SOP Shoppe
Website
Apply to work with Kari & Company
Episode 32 - Batching Content with Amanda Warfield
A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
This is the end of season two, and we are closing it out with my favorite business things! It’s my Oprah moment, and I'm going to share with you the list of my favorite business investments. Last week, on episode 49, I talked about how to make the right business investments in your business, and today I’m sharing my favorites, so let’s get into it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Listen as I share my favorite business investments in the following four categories:
- Software
- Website Builders
- Coaching Programs
- Mentors
To get the full show notes links mentioned in this episode, or to read the transcript, head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
In today’s episode I’m going to be digging into how making the right investments have really helped my business grow. There are bad reasons why people invest in their business and then good reasons. So I wanted to go down memory lane and talk about some of the bad decisions that I've made with investing and then kind of compare it with the good decisions.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the investments I made in my business for all the wrong reasons, so you don’t make the same mistakes.
- Understand the right investments to make in your business that will help you grow.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today we're going to talk about why email marketing is so important. Something happened in my email about a month ago, and I thought it was so profound. Then something else happened in my email as a recipient that I really didn't like and I thought if I'm feeling this way other people are probably feeling this way too. So I decided to share with you what I’ve learned so far about the importance of being consistent with email marketing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Listen in as I share how I’ve become more consistent with my email marketing.
- Discover some of the content I use for my emails.
- Learn how consistent email marketing has changed my business and can change yours too!
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
On today’s episode of Finding Freedom with Simple Systems we're going to talk all about why team meetings are so important. As I'm beginning my agency, I'm really appreciating the importance of team meetings in my company and also in the companies that I serve. And I look at it from two different angles: there is a benefit for the CEO, but then there's also the benefit for the team members.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Understand why team meetings are important.
- Learn the four benefits of team meetings for team members.
- Listen in and learn the four benefits of team members for CEOs.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
I'm so excited for you listeners to hear this episode. I know when Ginny and I get together, we never know if we are going to laugh, or if we are going to cry. We just don't know what direction we're going to go in, but I know it's going to be super good and that you are going to walk away inspired to overcome fear, self-doubt and imposter syndrome because that’s what Jenny does! She will help you step into your greatness.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn Ginny’s four-part framework that will help you tap into your greatness.
- Hear why (and how) you should take a 7- day social media break.
- Listen as Ginny shares how she fills her cup up so that she can fully support the women she’s working with.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
As you may know, or not know, I am actively growing, nurturing, and developing an agency. I am working very hard to make sure that my clients stay supported, that my team members stay supported and that I stay supported as I'm going through this growth phase. Something that I've noticed as I build up my team, and as I am a teammate on other people's teams, is the issue of how people are supported on your team. So in today’s episode I am going to give you a few suggestions about how to proactively provide support for our team.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Listen in as I discuss how to support your team right now and how to support your team members before they need it.
- Understand what that support can look like in your business.
- Learn how I’ve created solutions to do this in my own business.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am taking you behind the scenes of my company’s rebrand. I will tell you why I rebranded, and why now was the perfect time to invest in branding. You’ll hear all about how I chose my new name, and how that helps me focus on both the clients I serve and the team I am creating. If you’re thinking about a rebrand this episode is for you!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Hear the most important business move I made before rebranding.
- Discover when rebranding is the right move for your business.
- Learn what I got that I didn’t even know I was investing in with my new rebrand.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am speaking with Arienne Janeé, the founder and CEO of Brilliant VA Services. We are talking about niching down, and Arienne is sharing how she found success in her business after deciding to niche down. I know her strategies are going to be such a encouragement and motivator to you listening.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Discern how to figure out what niching down will look like for you.
- Learn why niching down is so important for your business growth and for your current and future clients.
- Discover why you won’t be leaving money on the table if you decide to niche down.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Today I am talking about growing on Instagram with Natasha, host of the Shine Online Podcast. Natasha shares what she means when she says she wants to help small businesses show up authentically on Instagram, and shares so many strategies to do just that. Together, we discuss why you need to shoot your shot, and don’t aim too low in your business. This conversation is just what you need!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Hear Natasha's strategy for sharing without oversharing
- Discern your strategy with REELs using Natasha’s breakdown of what the two types of REELs are, and what audience each type will serve
- Think about your internal audience, and the holistic way that you can use all the parts of Instagram to serve them
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
Some people trust their gut easily, others don’t. If the latter is you, listen in as I pull back the curtain and share my experience with learning to trust my gut, pivoting, and trying something new. I share this story to encourage, provide helpful strategies and insight to help you get comfortable trusting your gut to grow your business.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn to trust your gut to solve problems in your business when data isn’t providing the information you need
- Hear how going all in with my business helped me gain more clarity, and redefine goals
- Discover the questions entrepreneurs should ask to listen to their gut and decipher what direction to go
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
In this episode I’m talking with Ashley Beaudin, self-sabotage coach for entrepreneurs. We talk about how Ashley helps creators find their self-sabotage type (she’s found eight), get out of cycles of self-sabotage and into more rhythms of self-support to find healing. If you struggle with self-sabotage this episode is going to be so helpful for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Discover Ashley’s eight primary self-sabotage types
- Hear how Ashley teaches creatives to turn inward with compassion and kindness and see what can really bring a true sense of support
- Learn why self-compassion is such a great way to begin healing self-sabotage
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast
In this episode I'm going to talk about being a business owner, being a CEO, and being the bottleneck in your business. Nobody wants to be the bottleneck in their business. Nobody wants to work with anybody that's the bottleneck in the business, but all too often, so many course creators, consultants, and coaches find themselves being the bottleneck in their business. So today I want to talk about what is a bottleneck, and then discuss how to overcome being the bottleneck in your business so that you can avoid and prevent it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what being the bottleneck in your business looks like and how it is harmful to your business
- Find out how to overcome being the bottleneck and what to do to prevent it
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
Today I am talking with Sara Verheyen. Sara is a bookkeeper for online business owners and owns Mareish Books, her bookkeeping and CFO services company. Sara believes in intuitive financing, and has a heart for helping online entrepreneurs understand their business better through their finances. Sara shares with us why she started her business, her goals for it, as well as her favorite simple systems.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn the difference between bookkeeping and CFO services.
- Discern the difference between sales and profits and why making that distinction matters.
- Hear how the pandemic allowed Sara to reimagine her work/family balance and begin her business.
- Discover Sara’s system of time-blocking the weeks of the month to focus on her business.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
Have you been caught up in your to-do list? Of everything you have to get done? Today we are going to be discussing the benefits of downtime. Taking downtime allows for us to find freedom, and enjoy the lives we are creating. Listen in as I discuss why.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn why downtime is so important for creative and service-based entrepreneurs.
- Discover why downtime allows our imagination and our ideas to come to the surface.
- Discern the difference between downtime and scrolling the internet.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
Today I have Girija Bhargava Patel here with me. This episode is for you if you don’t know where to begin with legal fundamentals for your creative business. You’ll learn how to begin thinking about how to leverage contracts, decide on your ideal legal entity, and find out how to build a legal system for your business. As well as, hear how Girija went from prosecuting attorney to lawyer for creative entrepreneurs.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Discern how to begin building a legal system for your business.
- Learn how to leverage law to protect your creative business.
- Distinguish how to build a contract that reflects how you want your business to run and the client experience you want to serve your clients with.
- This episode will help creative entrepreneurs begin to think about how to determine your ideal entity formation.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
I felt compelled to create this podcast episode after having conversations with you on Instagram about experiencing clients crossing boundaries, so let’s keep the conversation going. This is very common among service providers, know you aren’t alone. During this conversation I will uncover the best ways to set boundaries, hold boundaries, and what to do when clients have crossed boundaries.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn why we need boundaries as service providers.
- Discover how to create boundaries and teach clients how to treat you as the service provider.
- Find out how to set a standard for communication with clients.
- Uncover how to educate your clients at the beginning of your relationship.
- Decide what happens when a boundary is crossed.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
Today I’m chatting with my friend, fellow systems lover, and former virtual assistant, Qiana Solomon. Qiana helps female photographers implement, streamline, and organize their client management system so that they can focus more on what they love: photography.
In this episode, Qiana and I talk about why CRM’s are important, how she pivoted from virtual assistant to what she’s doing now with her business, how she made the decisions she did along the way and how she uses CRM’s to help other business owners.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what a CRM is and why it’s important
- Discover how a CRM could help you and your business
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
We're back with another solo episode today, and I think you probably got the drift, my solo episodes tend to be a little bit shorter. In today’s episode I wanted to talk with you about something personally I’ve been working through personally. And I figured I'd share because somebody else might be in the same position as me, or might be dealing with some of the same struggles. So we're going to talk about why work doesn't have to be hard. There are a few reasons why I think this is a very important topic so let’s get started.
In This Episode:
- Learn about the four different types of zones, and what they mean
- Discover the four questions I asked myself and you can use for yourself to help identify if you are working in your zone of genius
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
We are going to have such a good conversation today with my guest, Amanda Warfield. Her and I are both time management strategists. And we nerd out about all time management strategies.
In this episode we will discuss what content batching is, and how to effectively implement it in your business. Plus we’ll pull back the current as Amanda gives us a behind the scenes look at her business, time management strategies and content batching system.
In This Episode:
- Learn what content batching is
- Discover how it will revolutionize your business and why you need to get off the hamster wheel of constantly creating content
- How Amanda uses content batching days and weeks in her business
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
Today I’ll be talking all about the three different kinds of support help you may need: Online Business Manager (OBM), a Project Manager (PM), or a Virtual Assistant (VA). To help you make these decisions, I am diving into the pivotal questions to ask yourself before hiring.
I have a quiz that can help you answer the questions we are walking through today.
Also, if you are looking for an Online Business Manager or a Project Manager, I offer both of those services! If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant, I can help you find a VA. Now, let’s jump right in.
I have a very special guest on the podcast today that I want to introduce to the Finding Freedom with Simple Systems Community, Desola Davis.
Desola is a Customer Journey Designer who helps online course creators and coaches design a delightful sales experience that makes their customers do a happy dance while they buy. She has a knack for bringing clarity and confidence to the sales process--a superpower that she’s used even in her corporate experience to design several cost-saving projects totaling over $1M. Her joy is to help online creators and thought leaders find their raving fan base, spend more time working with their people, and leverage their secret sauce to grow their business!
*In this episode Desola and I talk about how her program Strangers to Fans will be opening soon after this airs, it will actually be opening in May.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what a customer journey is and why it’s imperative for your business.
- Hear behind the scenes of how Desola created her business and her signature program.
- Understand how customer journeys turn strangers into raving fans.
- Discover why your superpower is the key to it all.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
What the heck is time blocking? If you are new to Finding Freedom in Simple Systems, this might be the first time you've heard me say it, but if you are not a stranger to Kari Roberts Coaching and the podcast, then you've heard me talk about time blocking before.
So in today’s episode I wanted to talk to you about what time blocking is, how impactful it can be, and how it can really change the way you move in your business and in your life. I’m also sharing how I use time blocking in my business, side-hustle and everyday life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn what time blocking is.
- Learn what time blocking is not.
- Understand how to implement it into your business and life.
To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode, or read the transcript head to my website: https://www.karirobertscoaching.com/podcast
In this episode of Finding Freedom with Simple Systems podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Skryzowski, who is the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting and provide CFO and bookkeeping services to purpose-driven entrepreneurs and nonprofits. We talk about how Stephanie went from side hustler to virtual CFO and built a company with seven employees.
I’m back with another solo episode and we're talking all about how a coach can help you with your business, and help you clear the noise, and help you with focus and direction for your business.
“Another way I'd like to think of a coach is like a sports coach. Superstar athletes, they all have coaches, they've got strength and conditioning coaches, they might have a nutritionist, they might have an athletic trainer. But they have several coaches. They're not relying just solely on their raw talent and ability. They know they've got that raw talent and ability... they have a coach to really help them enhance what they can do so that they can do it better.” ~ Kari Roberts
There are some changes happening on the podcast. Did you notice anything different?
Number one, we have a new name. We are no longer Side Hustle Freedom. We are now Finding Freedom With Simple Systems. Secondly, We have a new audience. It overlaps quite a bit, but our new audience is really female service-based creative entrepreneurs. And we have a new focus. Our new focus is going to be on the systems. I’m going to dig into the reason behind all these changes in today’s episode.
I would like to welcome Diana Gordon to the show today. She is a wedding and family portrait photographer that has been able to grow her business, while also growing her family. She discusses the decisions and challenges she has overcome while being married, pregnant, a nursing mom, and also parenting 2 small children, and still growing her business despite the pandemic.
Something I've become more and more passionate about over the last two years is to help side hustlers define their own success and have less overwhelm in their businesses. I have been a side hustler for many years and I have struggled to find education to help me have success as a side hustler. Not everyone wants to go full-time, and not everyone can go full-time, but everyone can have more success and still live a life on our own terms.
And through that journey, I’ve found that I love helping side hustlers do the same. That is, save time, bring in more revenue and live life on your own terms of success.
That's why I'm so excited to bring this signature program to you!
You can learn absolutely everything you’d ever want to know about the program over here, but as a quick overview:
- This is an 8-week group coaching/course hybrid experience for side hustlers who want to increase profits without increasing time spent on the business
- 24/7 access to our Facebook Mastermind Group, with weekly check-ins for accountability and camaraderie
- 2 recorded group calls that you can refer back to again and again
- Worksheets and done-for-you templates to help you implement your changes immediately
- Lifetime access to all course materials
- Enhance your coaching experience and add 2 1:1 coaching calls with me to dive deep into your business
Are you excited?! (I sure am!)
Head over to the website to learn more and to sign up.
Something I've become more and more passionate about over the last two years is to help side hustlers define their own success and have less overwhelm in their businesses. I have been a side hustler for many years and I have struggled to find education to help me have success as a side hustler. Not everyone wants to go full-time, and not everyone can go full-time, but everyone can have more success and still live a life on our own terms.
And through that journey, I’ve found that I love helping side hustlers do the same. That is, save time, bring in more revenue and let go of the overwhelm.
That's why I'm so excited to bring this free 4-day event to you!
You can learn absolutely everything you’d ever want to know about the summit over here, but as a quick overview:
- The summit will run from January 26 through January 29.
- Each day will be packed with amazing speakers who are ready to help you find focus in your business, make more money, and lose the overwhelm.
- We’ve got a pop-up Facebook group where you’ll find accountability buddies, connect with other side hustlers, ask the speakers questions, and whatever else we come up with!
- You can attend the summit absolutely free, but you can choose to grab the All-Access Pass or the Side Huster Success Kit at any time.
- The All-Access Pass will give you an all-access pass to the summit (meaning you get all the videos for life), plus transcripts for each presentation.
- The Side Huster Success Kit gives you everything from the All-Access Pass, plus 1 co-working session, 1 networking session, the ability to apply to be in the seat for the hot seat call, plus over $3,000 of bonuses from our speakers!
Both the All-Access Pass and the Side Hustler Success Kit are currently being offered at a special price, and it will disappear for good once the summit is over, so start thinking about now!
Are you excited?! (I sure am!)
Head over to the website to learn more and grab your free ticket. More information will be sent straight to your inbox afterward.
I would like to welcome Kevin-Marie Davis to the show today. She is the go-to person to help overwhelmed solopreneurs get their businesses completely organized. She shares how she has used her skills from her 9-5 to impact her services in your side hustle. She also talks about how the pandemic has affected her family and what she does to make sure she is present for her 3 children, husband, clients, and herself.
As online entrepreneurs, we find ourselves forever learning new things. Often, we invest in a coach, a program, a course, or a mastermind. This episode gives you for 4 tips that you can implement today and make the most out of your future investments.
Today we welcome our first lawyer, Joey C. Vitale, to the podcast. Joey C. Vitale is a lawyer for online creatives and also a business coach. He explains the difference between owning a domain and owning a trademark, and he explains so simply how trademarks can protect our brand. Tune in to this episode to learn how to avoid having a "4 flat tires" situation.
I stepped out there and decided to launch a podcast in 2020. I have really enjoyed it. And I have learned so much from this experience. In my recent episode, I actually go over the 6 things I have learned from recording and producing my first 19 episodes.
This conversation is such a real one. Join me as my guest, Stacey Greene, and I talk all about how her full-time job obligations have affected her side hustle endeavors. She talks about boundaries, expectations, and how she manages new and future clients.
In this episode, I am having a conversation with Shea Burkett of Planned and Proper. Shea is in the planner world and has a focus on goal setting and follow-through.
Shea got her start providing services for free before deciding to monetize. Shea’s business has seen many phases and continues to grow. Planned and Proper existed for three years before Shea committed full time.
During our conversation, we explore how Shea has found ways to make it all fit. We dive into how she got her start and the key aspects of her success. She is madly committed to learning and growing and spent a lot of time learning about key players and absorbing all the information she could about the planner space.
She is incredibly passionate about her business and the work that she does. She claims the greatest joy for her in her business is creating.
Welcome to the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast! Today I am speaking with Laken Edwards. Laken helps women achieve their goals. She focuses on everything related to goal setting.
After college, Laken got what she called an adult planner. She joined a Facebook group to learn how to best utilize her planner when she realized she needed helping to figure out how to use her time and fill up the white space.
During this episode we dive into all this goal setting, planning and balancing priorities. Laken shares not only tips and techniques but her own personal journey to where she is today. Laken has beautifully crafted a side hustle around her career allowing her to do both in a way that works for her. Stay tuned for all things efficiency in this episode.
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast! Today I am having a conversation with Taylor Dru, a Systems Strategist. Taylor helps her clients with their backend processes, whether that’s organizing, streamlining, or automating. This gives her clients more time to scale their businesses.
When you are thinking about systems, you’re thinking about the daily routine you go through in your business. Taylor walks through each step of the process to get clear on what exactly the process is. If you don’t have a process at all, then you can make that process more efficient. You can’t automate something that doesn’t exist. You have to put gas in the car first to crank up.
Listen up to see how you can implement these strategies in your business.
Welcome to another episode of the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast! Today I am joined by guest Aleia Walker. Aleia really wants to help her clients have a more predictable stream of income and serves her clients in a variety of ways.
During our conversation, we talk about all things marketing and business. We’ll dive into exactly what Aleia does, how she fell in the love with marketing, the importance of automation, focusing on your ideal client, and providing the right content at the right time.
You want to attract and repel so you can hone in on those you can best serve. When it comes to serving those clients, you want them to do something. This can be in an email or sales page. This is where a call to action comes in. It’s important to be clear and specific with your call to actions and limit them as not to overwhelm your client. These are just a few of the topics we explore during this episode. We’ll also take a look at how Aleia overcame saying yes to everything and having a lack of boundaries.
This week’s episode is all about getting down to the basics of systems and workflows. It’s a short episode that gets right to the point about automations. First, I explain the difference between a system, a workflow, and automation. No, they are not each the same, but they are very similar and work very closely together in your side business. I then share with you the 5 ways that automations can help you in your side hustle, AKA your side business.
Today I am speaking with Tamara Melton who is an incredibly successful professional and side hustler. To be successful, it really requires focusing and avoiding the trap of multitasking. Not only was this passion project a passion, but it was also essential to helping grow Tamara’s professional career as well. She has gained so many valuable skills from her main gig as well as her supplemental businesses. Tamara is truly diversified. She has her main gig but also generates multiple streams of revenue.
In addition to her non-profit, Tamara also has a business called Lacart Wellness. This side hustle started right after she graduated from college. This is another endeavor that has allowed her to hone her skills set and boost her career.
Check out this episode to learn more about Tamara, how all of her amazing side hustles have benefited her throughout her career, and how she has leveraged her non-profit to serve her community.
Today I am coming to you with a solo episode. I was asked how did I overcome failure and it seemed fitting that I share my thoughts here on the podcast. We have all had failed in our lives. It could be losing a job, losing income, not passing a test, or not meeting goals. In this episode, I will explain the 4 steps needed to overcome failure.
Welcome to another episode of the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast! Today I am joined by guest Nicole Ware. Nicole is a virtual summit producer, essentially someone who puts everything together. During this episode, we talk about Nicole’s business and how she adds value to her clients. We also dive into specifics of Nicole’s business, how she is growing it despite being an essential worker during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how she transitioned her side hustle to an agency model.
When I first started side hustling, I was drinking the multitasking kool-aid and I was totally overwhelmed trying to balance everything. I was able to learn the power of time blocking and avoid multi-tasking. This one thing changed my world. I was able to really focus on what was important to me.
Today specifically on the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast, I am talking all about how to balance with your side hustle and your 9 to 5. I’m actually not sure I really agree with this but I think it’s important to talk about.
We are striving for harmony and fluidity with our lives and our schedules. I have five tips for you on just how you can go about creating that harmony.
Here's my free Time Blocking Template.
Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am speaking with Catherine Calmes. Catherine is well versed in the side hustle world. She was working a corporate job and found herself coming home and watching tv. She wasn’t married and didn’t have kids at the time. That’s when she decided she didn’t want to live her life that way and could better utilize her time.
Now Catherine is the Director of Operations for coaches and helps her clients organize their business. She took her physical ability and skillset in organizing to a virtual space.
Learn more about Catherine and how she fell in love, planned a wedding, worked full time, and ran a business, all while crushing the side hustle game during this episode.
Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am bringing you a bite-size episode about what side hustle success is. The thing about side hustle success is it can be anything you want it to be. You can have success right now, in this very moment. Yes, right now.
A lot of times we can get caught up in other people’s definition of success which can stifle or sway our desire. We don’t start side hustles to be like someone else. We all start side hustles because there is something burning inside of us that we want to get out. Don’t lose sight of that.
Grab the Time Blocking Template so you can find your success in your side hustle.
Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am joined by our wonderful guest Elizabeth Henson from www.elizabethhenson.co. Elizabeth is a busy mother of three. She has managed to master her schedule and continue to see growth while navigating multiple priorities.
During our conversation, Elizabeth shares valuable insights related to building a brand and a thriving business. While some might not agree, Elizabeth believes it’s important to let go of the follow, unfollow game. Treat people the way you would in a real room. Stop curating other humans. It should be all about nurturing and tapping into social ecosystems.
When starting a business, it’s never as fast as we want it to be. There will be setbacks. Although a setback is just a set up for the next comeback. Learn more about building a business and developing the right mindset for success on this episode of Side Hustle Freedom.
Kari explains the benefits of having a full-time job while you have a side business, AKA, side hustle. There are positives and negatives to this scenario, and Kari addresses both in this episode. The Time Blocking Template is also shared in this episode to help you find a rhythm in your schedule.
Today on Side Hustle Freedom, Melissa Guller is joining me to chat about all things side hustle. Melissa is one of my personal teachers who is immersed in all things podcasts. She has had various side hustles over the years and is an avid proponent of side hustling.
During our conversation, we talk about how time management can help you create freedom in your life. Melissa’s goal is to be full time with her current side hustle, Wit & Wire, yet she wants to be clear on the mission of the business and make the transition when the time is right.
It’s important to remember that not everything you do has to earn you money. There is a difference between hobbies that bring you joy and side hustles that are profitable. However you decide to spend your time, make sure to do whatever inspires you. Growing a side hustles can take time. It’s important you are truly excited about and committed to your side hustle. There is no such thing as an overnight success.
Stay tuned for an in-depth conversation about side hustles, podcasts, and pursuing passions and projects that light you up and support your life.
Kari explains what her definition of a side hustler is. A small business owner that is running their business alongside a full-time commitment. That commitment can be: being a parent, working from home, working outside of the home, volunteering, being a caregiver, etc. This business is usually born out of passion but is not “just” a passion project. Kari shares her 5 step checklist to make sure your side business is legit.
This is the back story of Kari Roberts, host of Side Hustle Freedom podcast. She tells about the journey she took from entering into entrepreneurship with an MLM (multi-level-marketing) company to eventually owning and operating 2 successful, profitable side hustles.
She goes into the feelings of guilt, fear, worry, and success as she grows her side hustles. She then speaks of how there is lacking space for side-hustling entrepreneurs that can't take their business full-time, or don't want to. Listen in to find out what motivated Kari to launch this podcast.
This a short episode that lets you know what the purpose of this podcast is. It shares who the podcast is for, who is hosting, and also information about a giveaway.
Key Takeaways
- This podcast is for folks that are business owners, entrepreneurs that do not work in their business full-time.
- Having a side hustle is hard, but it can be very rewarding, lucrative, and freeing. You get to choose what your freedom is!
- On side hustle freedom we will discuss practical business tips to help fellow side hustlers tackle that freedom and success they are yearning for - on their terms.