I'll be going to the polls this election season, proudly voting for Kamala Harris…

Are you considering doing the same?

Great. Then you're allowed to listen to my podcast!

If you're not, first of all - yuk.

But also maybe give this podcast a listen anyway and find out why taking a stand in your marketing can actually help your business.

Hey, I'm Katie McManus, business strategist and money mindset coach, and this is my podcast "The Weeniecast!"

Pssssst! Not sure if you've heard, but I'm inviting new members to the best community for business owners with ADHD - the Hyperfocused Community! You can join here - https://weeniecast.com/hyperfocus

Now, back to this episode...

I want to share some of the most 'taboo' topics you can possibly introduce into your business marketing, and I promise by the end of this episode, you'll understand why this can be your secret weapon to stand out and attract your ideal clients.

In this episode, I get into why bringing up politics, mental health, money, relationships, and yes, even sex, can be strategies to make your small business memorable.

Give this episode a listen, and you’ll not only learn how to incorporate these so-called 'taboo' topics into your content marketing but also get practical strategies on how to share without being overly vulnerable or unprofessional.

By the end of the episode, you’ll be better equipped to scare away the clients who aren’t a fit and draw in those who fully align with who you are and what you stand for.

It’s time to be unapologetically yourself and connect genuinely with your audience in ways that not only resonate but stick.

Oh, yeah, and remember to vote Kamala in 2024!

Unless you just fell out of a tree.

[00:00:43] The problem in small business marketing

[00:01:29] Using taboo topics to create genuine connections

[00:03:45] Explaining the concept of the 'sphere of influence'

[00:08:04] Politics and standing up for your beliefs

[00:10:53] The importance of discussing mental health

[00:12:38] Processing past struggles to create trust

[00:18:17] Sharing personal stories to be memorable

[00:21:02] Talking about money openly

[00:22:38] Balanced discussion on religion

[00:24:40] Embracing taboo topics for genuine connections

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Time for a reality check: you can get incredibly good at making money, but if you don’t heal your relationship with it, you're unlikely to hold onto it for long.

Hey, I'm Katie McManus, business strategist and money mindset coach, and this is my podcast "The Weeniecast!"

Pssssst! Not sure if you've heard, but I'm inviting new members to the best community for business owners with ADHD - the Hyperfocused Community! You can join here - https://weeniecast.com/hyperfocus

Now, back to this episode...

In this episode, "The 3 things stopping you from making money!" I'm sharing the psychological barriers that keep you from not just making money, but actually keeping and accumulating wealth.

From fear and avoidance to the deep-seated trauma we carry about money, this episode is an eye-opener for anyone who's ever struggled with their finances.

Stick around, and you'll learn how to overcome these obstacles and finally let money flow into your life with ease.

By the way, you might be surprised to learn what's actually stopping you from making and keeping money.

We often think it's just about our business strategies or offers.

Sure, raising your prices and creating high-ticket offers are essential, but that's not the whole story.

00:00 Address money anxiety, process, and show compassion.

03:29 Fear and vigilance impact money relationships.

06:30 Fear of financial advisor, find smaller solutions.

12:33 Childhood trauma linked to unsafe environment perception.

13:50 Assess and keep essential subscriptions, eliminate unnecessary ones.

17:20 Processing fear is key to healing trauma.

22:58 Pride in profession, rewrite your money story.

24:05 Assess and improve your relationship with money.

The episode I mention where I talk about money archetypes:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/84bde141-00d4-4cb9-b9e8-8f38f51a8365

The Trauma of Money program:

https://weeniecast.com/traumaofmoney

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What do we business owners share in common with beavers? You're gonna kick yourself!

Hey, I'm Katie McManus, business strategist and money mindset coach, and this is my podcast "The Weeniecast!"

Pssssst! Not sure if you've heard, but I'm inviting new members to the best community for business owners with ADHD - the Hyperfocused Community! You can join here - https://weeniecast.com/hyperfocus

Now, back to this episode...

I was scrolling through my social media feed the other day when I stumbled upon the most peculiar video: a beaver diligently collecting household items to create a dam inside someone's bathtub.

It struck me how instinctual it is for these creatures to obstruct the natural flow of water—and then I realized, isn't that what we often do in our own businesses?

I’ve now coined the term: "beavering your business as a result of this lesson I've learned."

Often, ADHD entrepreneurs unconsciously create energy blocks that prevent success, clients, and money from flowing naturally.

It's all about the stories we tell ourselves—stories about our ADHD, our relationship with money, or our skill sets.

Instead of treating these as minor hurdles to overcome, we magnify them into insurmountable obstacles.

For instance, constantly blaming ADHD for our challenges not only limits our actions but also keeps us in a perpetual state of powerlessness.

We even use our "bad relationship with money" as a convenient excuse to avoid asking for the compensation we deserve.

By acknowledging and tackling these stories head-on, you’ll learn how to redirect that blocking energy into something more constructive.

After listening to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into recognizing and dismantling the barriers you've been unknowingly placing in your own path.

We’ll cover practical strategies for transforming your mindset around ADHD and money, empowering you to step into a position of control and opportunity.

You'll be better at identifying the sabotaging narratives you tell yourself, and more equipped to make decisions from a place of strength rather than weakness.

Whether it's overcoming your fear of failure, rejection, or just breaking a long-held belief that you “can't” succeed because of your ADHD, this episode will arm you with the tools to stop being a weenie and start running a successful, profitable business.

00:00 - Introduction: How beavers and business blocks are connected.

01:50 - The concept of "beavering your business" and the negative impact of energetic blocks.

02:49 - Common self-imposed barriers ADHD entrepreneurs create, stemming from blaming ADHD.

03:49 - The power of shifting away from blaming ADHD to taking control.

04:54 - Specifics on how untreated ADHD symptoms can impact business tasks.

06:06 - Discussing the myth of insurmountable obstacles, especially around money.

07:09 - Steps to improve relationship with money and move past paralyzing beliefs.

08:54 - Overcoming my "I'm bad at writing dialogue" block.

10:10 - Breaking down the psychological mechanisms behind magnifying obstacles.

12:34 - Empowering yourself to overcome the beavers in your business.

This episode is your guide to stop letting beavers dam up your path to success.

Click play, listen, and let's break down those barriers together!

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