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You have a roster of dream clients and a calendar that’s booked solid… but you’re nowhere near the revenue goal that you’ve been dreaming about. So, what now?
The truth is that a 1:1 business model can only take you so far (no matter how amazing the service you provide may be). In order to take their businesses to the next level, coaches and consultants MUST learn how to scale beyond 1:1 services while maintaining the quality of their offer — and a great way to do that is through a killer 1:many offer.
Executive & Mindset Coach Carla Catherwood is a mover, shaker, and facilitator who helps her clients discover their unique business blueprint. In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, she shares how she scaled her business through her first powerful group program! Listen in as we explore how she navigated her transition to 1:many and how her highly successful career in dance helped her master the steps to entrepreneurship. If you want to break through your revenue ceiling, then it’s time to switch things up. Let’s get started!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Carla got clear on her goals and best next steps when creating her group program The reasons behind the price point Carla chose (and why group pricing should stand apart from 1:1 pricing)Why smart coaches join a group program before creating their ownGuest bio: With three decades as a movement teacher, creator and facilitator, and 20 years building businesses as an entrepreneur, Carla Catherwood has woven a unique path one step at a time. Now she helps her clients organize and scale their businesses to their own personal vision, all while ensuring they have the wherewithal to avoid burnout and create a sustainable path to growth and evolution.
Timestamps:
00:34 Intro
01:34 Meet Carla Catherwood
03:38 Road to A-Players
07:09 Why join a group program?
09:30 Why create a group program?
12:12 90-day goal
15:51 Pricing & framework
21:25 Launching
25:14 Responding to hesitation
29:34 Selling a brand-new program
33:37 Mindset & goals
38:30 How it’s going
41:15 Support
44:10 Final thoughts
Links mentioned:
Carla Catherwood
https://carla-catherwood.mykajabi.com
Instagram: @carla_catherwood
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching
MamaCon
https://mamasandco.com/mamacon
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https://copymagic.agency
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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Your car breaks down during the morning school run. You spill a cappuccino on your favourite sweater. A desirable prospective client ghosts you. YIKES. When negative things happen to us, it can throw us into a spiral of negativity that derails our whole day. Sometimes, these events can tap into our insecurities and trigger negative thoughts about our capability… or whether we even deserve to succeed.
Automatic negative thoughts can be caused by our learned belief systems and societal conditioning. It's easy to fall victim to these negative thoughts, but we need to remember that we CHOOSE our thoughts — and that our thoughts become our reality.
I’m a huge proponent of the power of positive thinking. If this feels a little cliché or woo-woo to you, I understand. In fact, I’m on a mission to shift the way that people view positive thinking… so let’s get started! In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I bust some of the myths around positive thinking, explore how to find the positives in negative situations, and dig into the link between negative thoughts and hormones.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why your circumstances don’t actually dictate your thoughts, contrary to popular belief (and why you have more control than you think!)How we tend to project our own perceptions onto our experiences — and why mindset work is SO important!Powerful mindset challenges to put into practice after listening to the episodeTimestamps:
00:33 Intro
00:57 “Our circumstances dictate our thoughts”
02:37 Choose where you spend energy
04:22 Program rejection example
07:56 The human experience & projecting our perception
09:26 Mindset work & challenge
13:19 Negativity bias
14:10 Thought patterns & hormones
16:43 Law of attraction
18:15 Ripple effects & starting small
23:12 Starting & ending the day
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #285: 10 Powerful Journal Prompts
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/285
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https://copymagic.agency
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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The shift from working a full-time job with benefits and a stable income to launching your own consultancy can feel scary and even overwhelming — but with the right support and coaching, it can be easier than you think.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I speak with Heather Hird, a brilliant business consultant with over 15 years of experience in sales, design, marketing, and business operations. As the owner of Alteration Consulting, Heather offers busy product entrepreneurs the coaching and support they need to grow and scale with less stress.
After spending a couple of years toying with the idea of becoming a consultant, Heather finally decided to take the leap in 2023. Since then, she’s grown a consultancy that allows her to share her expertise with the clients she absolutely loves to work with!
During this conversation, we talk about why she chooses to serve product-based businesses, how she set her first financial goals, and the biggest and boldest lessons she learned through becoming an A-Player.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The strategic 90-day goal that helped Heather craft her offer and grow her consultancy (and her impressive results!)How she clarified her niche and messaging to build a business that feels comfortable and aligned The systems that she set up in her business to create more easeGuest bio: Heather is the owner of Alteration Consulting where she guides emerging product brands to scale through diversifying sales channels, with a focus on retail and wholesale. With a holistic approach to streamlining operations and relationship management, Heather helps brands create a solid foundation on which to build consistent revenue.
Timestamps:
00:34 Meet Heather Hird
01:50 Taking the leap
03:08 Why product businesses?
06:04 Heather’s business objectives
08:45 Revenue goals & mindset
13:23 Setting goals
15:11 Investing in your biz = go time!
17:36 Heather’s bold 90-day goal
23:58 Heather’s action items
26:16 Managing your energy
28:13 Systems & operations
31:11 Setbacks
34:43 Heather’s results
37:37 Growth tips
41:37 Heather’s wins
44:41 What’s next & final takeaway
Links mentioned:
Heather Hird
https://alterationconsulting.com
Instagram: @alterationconsulting
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
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Podcasting support:
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https://copymagic.agency
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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It may sometimes feel as though your audience isn’t growing, you’re not getting the number (or quality) of leads that you desire, or you’re not hitting your revenue goals... no matter how much work you’re putting into your business. Especially as a solopreneur, you may reach a point where you feel as though your business has plateaued or stagnated.
The problem? We often hesitate to ask for help — even when our contacts would be more than willing to lend their support or expertise, connect us with talented service providers, send us referrals, or introduce us to their audiences!
By learning how and when to leverage the valuable relationships in your network, you can speed up your growth, connect with new customers, and build your business with more ease. All you need to do is learn how to ask. In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I explore the fine art of leveraging your network — including in-person contacts, mastermind cohorts, industry peers, and virtual communities!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to nurture a healthy and mutually beneficial networking relationship 6 questions to start asking the people in your networkThe biggest benefits of joining a thriving community of your fellow entrepreneurs!Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
02:15 How can I help you?
04:49 Can I speak in front of your audience?
08:30 Can you share my stuff?
11:01 Can you introduce me?
13:06 Can I pick your brain?
15:50 Referral incentives
19:31 Ask & return
21:27 Recap
Links mentioned:
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
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https://copymagic.agency
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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How will I come up with fresh podcast topics? Will I be able to release episodes consistently? And will anyone even LISTEN to my show?
These are some of the biggest worries that clients share with me when we talk about their podcasting dreams. I’ll be honest: I had some of the same doubts when I first launched this podcast (289 episodes ago!). Podcasts definitely take time, effort, and dedication, but speaking directly to your dream clients is an incredible way to grow your audience and business — even if your episodes are only 10-15 minutes long!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Rankins, host of the wildly popular All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, to dive into the nitty-gritty of growing a Top 50 show. We explore what it means to create great content, why we prefer podcasting over YouTube, and how Nicole has reached a whopping 2 MILLION downloads!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to build an easeful workflow that allows you to keep a consistent schedule (and even take a week off without skipping an episode!)How to create relevant, interesting, and digestible content with intentionHow to find and pitch the right cross-promotions to grow your audience and your thought leadershipGuest bio: Dr. Nicole is a Duke-University-trained, board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two who empowers first-time moms to have the beautiful birth experience they deserve. Over her 20-year career, she’s helped more than 1,000 babies into this world, and is a proud HBCU grad (Spelman College & North Carolina A&T State University). Her popular podcast, All About Pregnancy & Birth, is a top 50 parenting podcast.
Timestamps:
00:34 Meet Dr. Nicole Rankins
01:59 OB/GYN to podcaster
05:54 Podcaster to entrepreneur
07:31 Niche & goals
08:45 Podcasting or YouTube?
12:00 Creating great content
13:51 Being intentional
16:16 Staying consistent
19:25 Podcast support
20:16 Choosing your schedule
22:12 Interviews v. solo episodes
24:43 Million-download strategies
26:59 Being a guest
30:19 Having guests
37:50 Podcast disasters
42:28 Monetization
46:22 Final takeaway
Links mentioned:
Dr. Nicole Rankins
https://drnicolerankins.com
https://www.facebook.com/drnicolerankins
Instagram: @drnicolerankins
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
Podcasting support
https://theultimatecreative.com
https://www.copymagic.agency/podcasts
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Did you sometimes find yourself feeling apathetic toward your business… and wondering what happened to your drive? You’re definitely not alone. Even Beyoncé has days when she just wants to ignore her inbox and binge her favourite reality show!
Motivation may be cyclical or seasonal — we may find ourselves more motivated at certain times of the day, week, month, or even year (and this can be especially true for mamapreneurs who have to juggle additional responsibilities around extracurriculars or summer vacations). When we’re feeling stretched to our max, we often struggle to get and stay motivated. And when this feeling lingers long enough, it will impact our business success in one way or another.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I dive into how you can regain your spark and get back on track when you start to lose your momentum — and why you should never beat yourself up for feeling unmotivated!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How our conditioning affects our reaction to being unmotivated (and why this can be unhealthy) How to recognize your patterns of motivation and your motivational drainsWhat can happen when you intentionally build recovery time into your businessTimestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:00 What is motivation?
03:09 Our conditioning
05:11 Recognizing your pattern
07:17 Motivational drains & recovery time
09:49 Tapping into feminine energy
14:15 “What am I resisting (& why is it important)?”
17:17 “How will I feel once it’s done?”
19:04 Motivation v. alignment
21:42 Move your body & eat the frog
24:22 Put yourself in interesting spaces
26:40 Reward the effort, not the result
29:01 It’s gotta feel joyful!
30:56 Be kind to yourself
33:43 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #247: Mindset Mondays: Eat the Frog
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/247
Huberman Lab: How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset
https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-enhance-performance-and-learning-by-applying-a-growth-mindset
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https://copymagic.agency
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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Sales is definitely an acquired skill… and an acquired taste. During the time that I’ve spent helping countless women grow and scale their businesses, I’ve met very few who genuinely love sales! The truth is that most women have negative feelings around sales and selling. Full disclosure: even though I’ve spent years honing my sales skills (and can now sell in my sleep), I absolutely HATED sales when I first started out.
There are a few reasons why women tend to hate selling, including lack of confidence or a fear of being seen as pushy or “sleazy.” But no matter the reason, selling is a VITAL part of growing a business. If you want to achieve financial success and hit your revenue goals, you need to embrace it and start improving your sales game!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I dig into the 12 biggest and most common mistakes made by sales novices — and what to do instead.
Mistake #1: Trying to sell too much in your marketing
Mistake #2: Offer is not clear or compelling
Mistake #3: Talking too much
Mistake #4: Making it about you, not them
Mistake #5: Not presenting your best self
Mistake #6: Pitch is weak
Mistake #7: Getting emotional or defensive
Mistake #8: Running away from objections
Mistake #9: Sending them away to something else
Mistake #10: Not having the right sales systems in place
Mistake #11: Being too attached to getting the sale
Mistake #12: Giving up too easily!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why confidence is the key ingredient when it comes to successfully selling anything How to grab your prospect’s attention right off the bat Why Zoom is your secret weapon when it comes to sales!Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
01:50 Too much too soon
04:20 Not clear/compelling
07:23 Talking too much
09:26 Making it about you
12:44 Not presenting your best self
15:38 Weak pitch
18:18 Getting emotional/defensive
21:40 Running from objections
24:37 Sending them away
27:04 Not having the right systems
30:23 Too attached to the sale
32:36 Giving up
36:59 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #6: The Hero's Journey with Salome Schillack
The Business of Thinking Big #203: Boss Energy
The Business of Thinking Big #114: How to Close More Sales
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
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Many female entrepreneurs find themselves in constant hustle mode — doing too many things, wearing every hat, accepting work that doesn’t light us up, and serving too many people who we don't love. We left our 9-5s because we wanted more freedom and control… but we often wind up back on that same hamster wheel, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
Our businesses shouldn’t just pay our bills. They should support us in the life we want to have!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by Melanie Ziltenere, the founder and Chief Word Nerd of Tripod Copy, to explore what it means to operate in hustle mode — and how to move out of it! During this conversation, we discuss how to choose your niche and started saying NO to work that isn’t in alignment, and the wild transformations Mel experienced while building her own business!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The a-ha! moment that led Mel to niche down, and how she worked through her insecurities and fear around letting go of bad-fit clientsHow to build confidence and momentum when serving from your zone of genius Why good copywriting requires forgetting most of what you learned in English classGuest bio: Mel Ziltener is the Chief Word Nerd at Tripod Copy and loves writing killer content to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs engage and connect with their audience. When she's not translating her clients' magic into words, she's likely deep in an epic dance battle with her young son.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Melanie Ziltener
01:40 Early days of Tripod Copy
04:42 Fear & niching down
05:49 Choosing her niche
08:58 Creating the confidence to serve
11:33 “Have I made it?”
12:56 When to say no
15:27 Early stages of success
16:53 Power of relationships
18:29 Coaching & A-Players
21:45 Internal shifts & financial success
25:13 Types of success
29:39 What’s next?
30:43 Final tips & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Melanie Ziltener
https://www.tripodcopy.com
Instagram: @mel.the.word.nerd
MamaCon
https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
REMARKABLE: Stories From Mamapreneurs Who Have Created Success Despite the Odds
https://www.amazon.ca/REMARKABLE-Stories-mamapreneurs-created-success/dp/1989716989
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If you’re a longtime listener of The Business of Thinking Big (or a client of mine!), then you know that I am a BIG believer in the power of mindset work, whether you’ve just launched your business or are a seasoned and successful entrepreneur. Not only do I help my clients with their mindset work, I’m constantly working on my own.
While this inner work is an essential part of growing and evolving as an entrepreneur, many of us don’t make enough time for it — or find it difficult to get started. In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I explore ten super-powerful journal prompts designed to help you get the ball rolling!
Prompt #1: “Today, I am grateful for…”
Prompt #2: “Things I’ve manifested lately”
Prompt #3: “Things that feel joyful right now”
Prompt #4: “What I fear”
Prompt #5: “What do I want instead?”
Prompt #6: “What’s working now / what’s not working?”
Prompt #7: “I love myself because…”
Prompt #8: “This day/week/weekend will be great because…”
Prompt #9: “Things I appreciate about [blank]”
Prompt #10: “Things I’ve accomplished this week/month/year”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to undergo a potent mindset shift in just three minutes a day!The importance of acknowledging your wins (and how this can completely change your state of mind) How to narrow in on your best power moves while your business is in a state of transitionTimestamps:
00:34 Intro
01:48 Journalling
04:40 Gratitude
07:24 Manifestation
09:42 Feeling joyful
13:27 Fear
16:10 What you want instead
18:28 What is/isn’t working
20:30 Loving yourself
22:47 This will be great because…
25:32 Appreciating relationships
28:45 Accomplishments
30:48 Conclusion
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What are your first steps when it comes to hiring a coach, signing up for a high-ticket program, or buying an expensive new gadget? If you’re like most people, once you’ve gone through the website to learn about the offer, you seek out testimonials to make sure you’re going to get your money’s worth.
So… why are so few of us requesting feedback from our own clients?
The math is simple: the more time, money, or effort your prospect expects to spend on your offer, the more crucial positive reviews are in helping them make their buying decision. The problem? Most entrepreneurs don't know HOW to approach their clients in order to get great feedback — and when they do receive feedback, they’re not exactly sure how (or where) to use it!
In this juicy episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I reveal the secret to collecting enthusiastic, specific, and detailed client testimonials, and using this powerful social proof to build your thought leadership and close more sales. BONUS: you’ll also learn how to gain more Google or Facebook reviews!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Two proven methods for collecting great customer testimonials (and your best-bet timing!) How to create, personalize, and send your testimonial request template The biggest Dos & Don’ts of requesting reviews from your clientsTimestamps:
00:33 Intro
01:40 Why testimonials matter
03:36 Collecting testimonials
05:50 Personalizing your request template
07:08 Building your request template
12:04 Requesting Google or Facebook reviews
13:27 Clarifying identifiers
14:44 The Dos
21:39 The Don’ts
24:23 Where to use testimonials
26:09 Conclusion
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Every so often, I like to switch things up and record an episode of The Business of Thinking Big that offers the unexpected!
Over the course of 282 episodes, I’ve shared a LOT about my life, my business, my family, my journey as an entrepreneur, my popular A-Players program, my long-running MamaCon conference, and my amazing Mamas & Co. community — not to mention dozens of my all-time favourite business books.
So, in this episode, I thought it would be fun to reveal 10 things you very likely do NOT know about me!
From my second-degree black belt in karate to the fact that I have two completely different ears, I’m sharing some of my juiciest, weirdest, and most surprising personal trivia (and yes, this episode does include some golden business insights!).
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The reason why I’ve gone though multiple graphic designers in my business over the yearsHow Cabbage Patch Kids helped me discover my love of leadershipWhy I’m SO passionate about diversity and inclusion (and how this shows up in my business!)Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
01:18 My black belt story
03:50 Sensitivity to noise
06:09 Being picky about visuals
08:39 Diversity & inclusion
10:58 My ears
13:03 Meeting my husband
15:30 My comfort zone
19:12 Thinking about my clients
21:30 Manifesting my kids
25:00 No small talk
28:17 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #48: Meaningful Swag for your Business
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/48
The Business of Thinking Big #263: Lessons from 13 Years of Marriage
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/263
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Do you see yourself as a savvy businessperson? Or is second-guessing keeping you stuck? Women entrepreneurs frequently struggle with feeling confident in our abilities and suffer from imposter syndrome at higher rates than men. Much of this stems from the deep-seated sexism of our society (the same sexism that causes female business owners to receive less attention and fewer funds from investors and banks). But while this lack of confidence is common, it isn’t inevitable. You CAN break free from self doubt and step confidently into your role as CEO!
My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big is Charmie & Cie founder Charmie Galang. Through shifting from financial coaching to running a virtual assistance company, she not only helps her clients build profitable freedom businesses — she’s also created her own!
Our conversation explores how women can learn to trust themselves and their decisions, so they can grow their businesses with more confidence. Tune in as we dig into the importance of investing in yourself, what to look for in a business coach, how to tame your overwhelm, and why joining a community of likeminded peers is a game-changer.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Three big “OMG!” leaps that required Charmie to cultivate trust in herself (and how they changed her business)What to do with business goals that no longer align with your life goals How to know when you’re ready to dissolve a partnership that’s no longer workingGuest bio: Charmie Galang is a Financial Coach and the founder of a virtual assistance company. Her mission is to help female entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by the demands of technology, social media, and bookkeeping tasks in their businesses. She achieves this by connecting them with highly skilled and dedicated Virtual Assistants who treat their clients' businesses as if they were their own.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Charmie Galang
01:51 Charmie’s journey
05:28 Investing in herself
07:47 Choosing a coach or program
10:56 Leaving a partnership
14:57 Balancing business & family
18:20 Starting a new business
23:45 Leap recap & the A-Players experience
27:14 Evolving your business
30:58 Taming overwhelm
35:40 Implementing quickly
40:01 Final tips
Links mentioned:
Charmie Galang
https://charmieandcie.com
Instagram: @charmieandcie
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
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“Money doesn’t matter to me.”
“Money isn’t the reason why I do what I do.”
“I’d be doing this even if I weren’t getting paid.”
Many business owners tell themselves that they just don’t care that much about money, and that passion is the driving force behind their businesses. For plenty of entrepreneurs, this may be true to some extent. But when we ignore the importance of money in our businesses, we not only leave too much of it on the table — we actually HURT our ability to grow.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I talk about the role that money actually plays in your business, and why it’s SO important to give it the attention that it deserves. From money mindset issues to lingering too long in the “hobby stage,” I explore what may be keeping you from prioritizing your income and share my top five tips for making money a focus, so that you can earn (and keep) more of it!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
What causes so many women to deprioritize the money side of their business5 important reasons why you should keep your mind on your money The problem with relying heavily on influencer marketing and bartering — and the benefits of putting a fair number on your products and services!Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
01:37 Why we don’t consider money important
04:50 Money & fear
06:44 Paid proof-of-concept
10:04 Compensating yourself
14:01 Growing your business & team
17:04 More freedom & choices
19:25 My 5 money tips
26:13 Recap & conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #139: Making Moolah Moves
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/139
The Business of Thinking Big #179: Changing Our Relationship with Money with Karen Choi
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/179
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When working toward our big and bold business goals leaves us feeling frustrated and disconnected from our businesses, the problem may be energetic!
When we’re operating too much in our masculine energy, things can start to feel forced, out of alignment, or even “yucky” (you know what I’m talking about!). If you find yourself struggling to feel connected to and in alignment with your business, then it’s probably time to try something different. Spoiler: it's not about doing more.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with money healer and business mentor Emily Wilcox to explore the power of embracing your feminine energy and taking a softer approach to your business. Emily is a serial entrepreneur who has built three different 6- and 7-figure businesses and uses energetics, woo-woo, and a sprinkle of strategy to help women build their fempires and walk the joyous path to millions – you know I love it!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The importance of balancing your masculine and feminine energies — and how this can transform your life, relationships, and businessHow to diagnose which energy you’re currently in (and whether you’re out of balance!)How to weave feminine energy into your sales and marketingGuest bio: Emily June Wilcox is a crystal-loving, coffee-drinking money healer and business mentor. Her mission is helping women create the wealth they desire by healing their money wounds – which allows women to act from purpose and passion instead of obedience and obligation. You can hear more from Emily by tuning into her Top 3% Global podcast, The Joyous Path to Millions Podcast.
Timestamps:
00:31 Meet Emily Wilcox
02:15 Emily’s journey
04:38 Energy & relationships
10:42 Diagnosing energies
13:20 Starting in the feminine
16:31 Surrendering, unfolding & plot twists
20:50 Feminine energy, building & selling
25:45 Talking to the Universe
27:59 Obligation v. genuine desire
34:19 Growing revenue
41:54 Final tip
Links mentioned:
Emily Wilcox
https://emilywilcox.com
Instagram: @em.makes.money
Money Wounds quiz
https://emilywilcox.com/quiz
Human Design
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Design
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Do you truly believe that you have what it takes to succeed? Or do you find yourself held back by self doubt? Too often, we don't trust ourselves enough to make the big power moves or decisions that will move the needle in our businesses.
You may believe that you’re too inexperienced or that you don’t have the skills necessary to take your best next steps or attract your dream clients. It’s really easy to fall victim to feelings of imposter syndrome! But as I tell my coaching clients and community, you already have all the best answers inside of you — all you need to do is learn how to access your inner mentor.
Your inner mentor is a version of yourself that is further ahead, more experienced, and has the insights that you need to take your business to the next level. While this concept may sound a little woo-woo or magical, it reflects the very foundation of good coaching work. The best coaches don’t just offer you answers and instructions, they help you tap into and trust your own knowledge and intuition!
This episode of The Business of Thinking Big draws on the concept of the inner mentor developed by Tara Mohr in her book Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead. If you love this episode, I definitely recommend buying her book!
Listen now to discover:
A powerful exercise that will help you begin to access your own inner mentor What it means to grow from beginner to intermediate to advanced — and the role that inner knowing plays in these transformationsThe big difference between consulting and coaching (and what good coaching really looks like!)Timestamps:
00:33 Intro
03:00 Coaching v. consulting
04:55 Inner knowing & resilience
08:07 A-Players & the start of the journey
09:35 Access your inner mentor
15:11 Get quiet with yourself
17:07 Beginner to intermediate growth
20:37 Recap & the inner critic
23:36 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr
https://www.amazon.ca/Playing-Big-Practical-Wisdom-Create/dp/1592409601/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=671308574791&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000927&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8104546947546283624&hvtargid=kwd-301143419418&hydadcr=22459_13497880&keywords=playing+big+by+tara+mohr&qid=1701970838&sr=8-1
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
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Mamapreneurs often struggle to make their own dreams a priority. I launched the Mamas & Co. membership to provide much-needed support, community, and resources to mamapreneurs everywhere. Through the Mamapreneur Fund, awarded each year at MamaCon, three deserving winners receive recognition and grants that will help them focus on their dreams and grow their businesses – with one lucky recipient taking home the grand prize of $5000, a full-day strategy session, and a 1-year coaching program.
In this very special episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with this year’s incredible Mamapreneur Fund grand prize winner, Susana Carrasco!
As the co-founder of Diamonds Media Group, Susana offers strategic graphic design and full-service printing to small to medium-sized businesses and organizations. During this conversation, we discuss Susana’s journey in the community and take a deep dive into the Mamapreneur Fund application process. If you’ve ever considered applying for the Mamapreneur Fund, you’ll definitely want to hit play!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Susana prepared for the application process (and what made her stand out!)Why she was chosen to win the grand prize — and how she plans to use it to grow her businessHow her amazing new initiative allows her to give back to her communityGuest bio: Susana Carrasco is a graphic designer and co-founder of Diamonds Media Group Inc., a print shop that specializes in graphic design, printing, stationery, and advertising services.
Timestamps:
00:01 Intro
02:34 Meet Susana Carrasco
03:31 Mamapreneur Fund application process
05:18 Why she stood out
08:37 Recording the video
10:11 Moving story
12:30 The MamaCon moment
14:50 What she’s excited about
15:47 Made With Love creative cards
19:18 Mamas & Co. benefits
23:21 Mindset
Links mentioned:
Susana Carrasco
https://www.diamondsmg.com
Instagram: @dmg_printanddesign
Mamapreneur Fund
https://www.mamasandco.com/fund
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I hope you have a pen and notebook handy, because this episode of The Business of Thinking Big is a mini marketing masterclass! Most business owners require more leads in order to hit their revenue goals, but many struggle with marketing their business effectively. The problem? They often focus on what's new and trendy — the latest strategies hyped up by Instagram business influencers — rather than working to understand and implement the tried-and-tested basics first.
I’ve spent many years helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses, and I can tell you right now: if you want to perfect your marketing and attract a parade of your dream clients, you need to revisit the foundations before you can move on to advanced marketing strategies.
In this episode, I’m taking it back to basics and sharing proven strategies for marketing your business… in the right way, to the right people. Tune in as I explore the function of marketing, the challenges of making your mark in a saturated digital marketplace, and the questions that you should ask yourself BEFORE you take your next marketing steps!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
3 things that your marketing needs to do in order to generate leads – with real-life examples of how to make it happenThe true purpose of marketing v. the true purpose of sales, and why this matters The first marketing lesson that I ever learned (and why I’m SO grateful that I did!)Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
02:25 Purpose of marketing & customer journey
04:50 You don’t have to be a natural
07:44 Modern marketing is complex
09:33 Know, like, and trust factor
11:08 Get the word out to best-fit customers
15:04 Cast your net selectively
19:50 Episode recommendations
21:44 Build credibility
28:28 Conclusion
Links mentioned:
The Business of Thinking Big #260: Top Social Media Trends
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/260
The Business of Thinking Big #113: How to Generate Quality Leads
https://www.liannekim.com/blog/113
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As women entrepreneurs, we put off our own dreams for a variety of reasons. But there’s one reason in particular that comes up a LOT in my coaching sessions — and it’s one that I think deserves far more attention.
One of the biggest reasons that we put off our own dreams is that we tell ourselves that we are NOT READY.
Because we tell ourselves that we’re not ready, we remain stuck in a holding pattern, watching those around us succeed… while we sit on the sidelines, hoping that one day we’ll feel "ready" to chase our dreams. But if you want to grow, you need to leave your comfort zone - even (and especially) when you don’t feel ready!
Andrea Mourad, owner of ethical skincare company Orora, knows what it’s like to get started before you feel ready. Before becoming a business owner, she was a teacher who wanted to leave the profession but wasn’t sure what that could look like for her. When her husband’s skincare business faced serious logistical issues during Covid, Andrea decided to take it over – and took a giant leap into the unknown.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, Andrea and I dive into her journey of learning along the way while building a highly successful business during an incredibly challenging time, and explore her toughest obstacles, her biggest shifts, and her hard-won lessons!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How she proved the viability of a struggling company and successfully implemented a new revenue streamHow her hearing disability impacted her willingness to show up as the face of her brand — and the identity shift that helped her gain confidenceWhat led her to join A-Players – and how it helped her to overcome her fear and do things differently!Guest bio: Andrea Mourad is the owner of Orora, a skincare company on a mission to discover the clean, ethical innovations that take radiance to the next level and make breakthrough beauty available to all.
Timestamps:
00:34 Meet Andrea Mourad
02:33 Discovering MamaCon
07:02 Taking over Orora
08:40 Joining A-Players
12:00 Do what scares you
13:29 Hearing disability & visibility
17:14 90-day journey
19:00 Initial goals
23:00 Joining Mama Mentors
28:05 Mentor challenges
31:00 Recap & Mamas & Co.
37:54 Friendship
41:19 Final tips
Links mentioned:
Andrea Mourad
https://ororaskin.com
Instagram: @ororaskin
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching
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When it comes to your mindset, are you feeling confident, growth-focused, and ready for anything? Or do you find yourself full of self doubt, shrinking away from challenges, and taking rejections personally? If you relate to the latter, I’m here to tell you that’s totally normal. What’s important is how you react to these slumps and your willingness to continue growing!
I can tell you one thing right now: the #1 thing that will determine someone’s success is their mindset. And what better time than at the start of a new year to hit the "reset" button?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Common circumstances that may lead to a mindset rutA simple trick to release yourself from a negative spiral Why powering through your fear isn’t always the best optionTimestamps:
00:31 Intro
02:39 Why is mindset important?
07:29 Mindset ruts
09:20 What to ask yourself
13:39 Mindset choices & positive results
17:48 The million-dollar question
20:32 My favourite mindset booksLinks:
Mindset by Carol Dweck
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Building a Joyful Business by Lianne Kim
Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi
Master your Money Mind by Amber Lilyestrom
Remarkable by Lianne Kim & others
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
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Instagram:If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
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Most of us think that we will reach “the top” and achieve our goals only by working harder and doing more. This is an old belief that’s been given new life through the recent “24/7 hustle” movement. But pushing ourselves too hard and not taking care of our needs can actually HURT our productivity… and even lead to burnout. In order to build our businesses effectively and sustainably, we must take care of our health and wellness.
That’s why this episode of The Business of Thinking dives into a topic that you probably didn’t expect: nutrition!
The reality is that entrepreneurs need to think more like performance athletes, because what we eat will shape the success that we’re able to create in our lives and businesses. In order to get a lot further, faster, it’s crucial that you pay close attention to the way that you fuel and care for your body.
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down with holistic nutritionist Cristina Tahoces to explore why mamapreneurs don’t tend to prioritize wellness, why they should, and how they can get started! During this fascinating conversation, we serve up some piping hot tips and strategies that will help you optimize your health so that you can continue to perform at your best, now and in the future. Bon appétit!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How tracking your health KPIs will give you a big-picture understanding of your healthThe most common nutrition misconceptions (and simple healthy changes you can make today!)How to understand and adapt to your body’s evolving needs in your 40s and beyondGuest bio: Cristina Tahoces is a holistic nutritionist and the owner of Thrive Nutrition Practice.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Cristina Tahoces
03:03 Impacts of wellness
05:19 Why mamapreneurs don’t prioritize wellness
12:05 Health KPIs
14:12 Your body’s evolving needs
23:01 Nutrition misconceptions
28:08 Hydration & clarity
32:28 Protein-forward meals
35:53 Stop snacking
40:18 Final takeaways
Links mentioned:
Cristina Tahoces
https://www.thrivenutritionpractice.com
Instagram: @thrivenpcristina
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
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