Starting a business has never been for the fainthearted, but some businesses require more of an investment than others — be it time, energy, or money. Many entrepreneurs who feel driven to follow their passion as creatives, service providers, or product developers may wind up feeling overwhelmed, and working too many hours without enough money to show for it. Coaching has become extremely popular not only because of the incredible value it delivers, but because running a coaching business can give entrepreneurs more money, time, and freedom!

In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I answer one of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the years: why did I choose to launch and grow a coaching business?

Tune in as I share the top 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a coach, explore the practical differences between coaching and consulting, and reveal my own path to coaching (and how the title of my podcast nods to these humble beginnings!). If you’ve considered making a shift to coaching — or have already started your own coaching business — you won’t want to miss it!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

· The lifestyle benefits of running your own coaching and consulting business

· Why coaching and consulting businesses are recession-proof — and how my coaching clients fared during the pandemic

· How to start a coaching business with minimal investment in tech

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:33 Intro

01:34 Lifestyle

02:47 Coaching v. consulting

07:21 Low barrier to entry

10:32 Revenue potential

14:04 Endless options

19:16 Changing lives

22:27 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

The Business of Thinking Big #254: Manifesting your Dreams with Rebecca Lane

A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program

Free Training Series

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‌Connect with me:

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Instagram: @liannekimcoach

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When we're not fully clear on our true desires, be it in life or business, it’s incredibly difficult to know which actions we should be taking to achieve them — and instead of making progress, we can wind up feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and stuck. To bring the joy back into our businesses and uncover the steps that will lead us further down the path to our goals, we need to get clarity on what we actually want.

The first step? Identifying the right questions to ask ourselves!

In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, you’ll learn WHY we become so disconnected from our desires, how to build a valuable and knowledgeable support network that can help you weather the overwhelm, and the powerful questions that will help you clarify your authentic goals and start smashing them! Let's get clear together — press play to get started.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• Why it’s important to take the time and space to turn inward and get quiet
• My real-life struggle with losing the spark in my business — and the conversations that helped me regain it
• Why you may be closer to your goals than you think (and your best next step for reaching them!)

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Intro

02:23 Undervaluing & misunderstanding our desires

06:09 Lost spark story

10:07 Investing in support

11:59 Make time to turn inward

16:23 Clarifying what you really want

20:28 You’re closer than you think!

24:32 Clarity myth

29:00 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program

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Learn with me: Mamapreneur Success Path - Free Audio Training

‌Connect with me:

Facebook: facebook.com/liannekimcoach

Instagram: @liannekimcoach

Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: mamasandco.com

Instagram: @mamasandco

Podcasting support:

theultimatecreative.com

copymagic.agency

The inevitable price of success: once you begin making good money in your business, you start having to pay more in taxes. The first tax season after achieving a six-figure year can leave you reeling, but gaining a deeper understanding of your obligations and benefits can help you reduce your tax burden. In this value-packed episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by experienced CPA and Chillbooks founder Jami Monte. Jami is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs with the financial know-how they need to succeed, and mentors CPAs while reshaping traditional firm models for a more balanced life.

Our conversation is FULL of juicy golden nuggets that will help you hold onto more of the wealth you generate as you grow and scale. Tune in as Jami shares three brilliant, safe, and legal tax strategies for lowering the amount you owe, how to avoid sending up red flags for the CRA or IRS, and when you should consider incorporating your business.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• What you’re allowed to write off, and how to track and optimize your spending
• How to claim home office space (even if your partner pays some or all of the rent or mortgage)
• How to create an audit-ready bookkeeping system and plan for future tax years

Guest bio: After a 7-year career as a CPA in the advertising industry, Jami Monte transitioned to entrepreneurship and launched Chillbooks™ — a fun, approachable financial education course that offers bookkeeping and QuickBooks training, along with essential financial education for entrepreneurs. As TurboTax's spokeswoman she has been featured across multiple new outlets including CP24, Globe & Mail, and BNN Bloomberg.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Meet Jami Monte

06:02 Understanding & optimizing write-offs

09:40 Cell phone bills, rent & mortgage

10:42 CRA red flags

12:58 Home audit story

14:33 Document meals & entertainment

17:17 Systemizing your bookkeeping

21:54 Chillbooks

24:28 Tax planning

27:10 Should you incorporate?

33:40 Choosing an accountant

36:02 Final tips & conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

Jami Monte

jamimonte.com

jamimonte.com/resources/#writeoffguide

Instagram: @jami.monte

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‌Connect with me:

Facebook: facebook.com/liannekimcoach

Instagram: @liannekimcoach

Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: mamasandco.com

Instagram: @mamasandco

Podcasting support:

theultimatecreative.com

copymagic.agency