If you’re a business owner, course creator, service provider, or coach who has been in business for at least a couple of years, you’ve probably realised that striking a balance between making great money and working hours that suit you can be a bit of a juggling act.

But it is possible!

I like to work mornings and take the afternoons & evenings off and I like going to the movies on Thursdays when everyone else is at work or at school, sitting in Gold Class in the dark for a couple of hours while people bring me snacks 😉 🍿 - it’s the best!

So a few years ago I took a bit of time to asses my business structure and strategy, and tweak it so that I could help more people and make more money while working less hours.

It’s been a game changer for me! I love what I do and I’m passionate about helping other people, but I don’t want to serve everyone else 24/7 and put myself last on my priority list!

I like having free time to sleep in, take a long walk every day, read my books, do my puzzles, watch my shows, pursue other fun projects - I also do a little extras acting here and there on commercials, tv shows and movies! I also want time to dive deep into self care, and when I do that, when I take that time for me, I show up better for everyone in my business and my life, and I have a feeling if you free up some time to take care of yourself, you’ll show up better for everyone else too!

So today we’re going to take a little step in that direction and I’ll show you how I streamline my work as a business owner in a way that boosts my sales, and gives my clients a high quality experience without me needing to work full time hours.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Virtual Summit Search Speaker Directory

App Sumo: Great deals on software to help streamline your business processes

Ruby Lee’s productivity flow track

ConvertKit: (soon to be known as Kit -affiliate link)

Google Workspace (affiliate link)

Book Like A Boss (affiliate link)

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As small business owners, whether we are content creators, service providers, or coaches we often shy away from actively selling. I don’t want to be pushy, what if they don’t like it, I’m not natural sales person, I don’t know enough about my topic yet, rejection feels personal - any of these sound familiar?

I’m too busy, I don’t know what to sell, how to price it, or how to get it in front of people who want to buy it.

It’s really interesting how so many of us have the same blocks, and yet when I speak to my entrepreneurial buddies who are doing really well, they all say the same thing - they had those fears and blocks too, but they still took action.

Business for me is really about 2 things - delivering a high quality experience for my customers, and staying on top of my mindset. Actually mindset is really my first focus these days, because before I had that in place I would procrastinate, lose focus, and miss out on opportunities and sales.

After 12+ years in the online business world, I know what to include in an offer that makes it an easy yes for buyers, and I know how to set up my systems so that those offers sell themselves. That takes so much pressure off me, I can keep myself in a positive mindset and focus on the parts of the business I love, which for me is creating content that feels like I’m documenting my life and chatting with people.

Today I’m going to share with you my must haves for creating an offer that people really want to buy, and how I set my systems up to do the selling for me!

Mentioned in this episode:

Mariah Coz Website | Instagram

Show 'Em Everything by Elizabeth Goddard (affiliate link)

Effortless Sales

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School holidays can be a particularly challenging time for business owners who also have young children. Primary school parents, this episode is for you!

Balancing work and family life requires some major time management hacks but it’s so worth it because you’ll be just as efficient without feeling stressed, rushed or chaotic.

Here are some of my favourite strategies to help you get everything done, have fun with your fam, and also grab some much needed time for yourself!

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Running a small business is incredibly rewarding but often comes with a heavy load of responsibilities that can lead to burnout. If you're a small business owner feeling the weight of stress and fatigue, you're not alone. I think we all know what it feels like!

I remember almost completely burning out just a few months into running my organising business, and it was a big wake up call for me to make some changes, because I realised that in order for my business to be sustainable in the long term, I as the business owner, the face of the business, the sales & customer service professional and the marketing person needed to take care of myself first!
If you’re feeling like you’re heading towards burnout as a biz owner and you’re not sure how to fix it, I have a few ideas for you to try!

Mentioned in this episode: https://themindfulnessclinic.com.au/

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When I do my business planning, I want it to be productive and efficient and successful, but I want it to be fun as well!
For me, business planning is more than just setting goals , it's also about creating a vision that makes me feel excited, inspired and confident.

Today I thought I’d share with you how I create a simple 6 month plan for my business to make the most of the rest of the year!

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When you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that perfection is the key to success. But the reality is, mistakes are an inevitable part of your journey. The true measure of your success lies not in avoiding errors but more in how you respond and learn from them!

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Too many business owners focus on scaling and growing without the proper foundations in place which causes problems as they grow. This eventually leads to burnout and structural issues in their business that cost time, money, and energy to fix. Scaling with sustainability at the forefront is the key to healthy, lasting growth.

Tressa Beheim joins me on the show this week to talk about why having strategic marketing and operations support in your business is essential to scaling in a sustainable way.

Tressa is the founder and driving force behind Simplify Now, where she serves as an online business manager and strategic partner. Leading a team of dynamic individuals, she is the go-to expert for entrepreneurs looking to streamline their operations and build their businesses. Tressa combines the knowledge and business acumen attained through an MBA and years in various corporate positions, with nearly 15 years in the online world to help her clients execute their big (and small!) visions in the real world.

Tressa’s unique understanding of what happens behind-the-scenes and fresh insights into how business owners can make their businesses work for them helps her clients stay in their zone of genius.

Listen in as Tressa and I talk about how scaling without sustainability can set you up to fail, what an integrator does, how to know when you need one, how having a second business brain helps you get more done with less effort on your part, and how strategic marketing and operations support can free you up to be the visionary in your business!

See more from Tressa at her website, and on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

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Do you ever feel like you’re supposed to follow a certain path just because it’s the "safe" or “expected” choice?
Or think the only way to find success is to do what you see other successful people are doing?

Have you ever really had the chance to sit down and think about your life and career and whether what you’re doing makes you feel really, really good?
When you’re an entrepreneur, real magic can happen when you ditch the conventional ways or the things you’re not excited about, and just follow the pathway that feels really good for you!

Trusting your gut, embracing what you enjoy, and making choices that fit you, not the mould, can make a big difference in the success of your business and your level of contentment with your life.

My guest today made a courageous decision to leave behind her corporate career in European finance and policy-making to pursue her passion for writing and storytelling.

Embracing sobriety has positively impacted her life, leading to better physical and mental health, increased confidence, and a simpler lifestyle, and today she’s here to share some valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to pursue their passions and thrive as an entrepreneur!

Suzanne Frear is an expert in creative Copywriting and messaging that connects.

She has the unique gift of taking her clients’ ‘brain dumps’ and crafting them into bright, shining copy that grabs the reader's attention and holds it.

Suzanne works with clients across the globe, from VIP entrepreneurs to change-making non-profits, and she always brings her insightful talents and professional approach to every brief.

I’m excited to chat with Suzanne because I think we can fall into a pattern of feeling like we need to do things a certain way or follow someone else’s path to success, or play by other people’s rules, or try to fit in with the people around us, and that’s no way to live!

The better you feel, the more business thrives and these we have the tools and opportunities to build a career in whatever area or industry we enjoy!

Listen in as Suzanne and I chat about what drives her as an entrepreneur, the biggest change she can attribute to quitting alcohol when it comes to her entrepreneurial journey, the best thing about being her own boss, and the advice she'd give to someone looking to set out on their own entrepreneurial journey!

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