5 Steps To Launch Your Holistic Business Online - 005

5 Steps To Launch Your Holistic Business Online | Yes To You Podcast #005 If you have an untold story of personal transformation, overcoming adversity, or healing yourself…AND you feel compelled to help other people—this episode is for you! Learn 5 steps to launch your holistic business online so that you can start making a difference in the world! If, like me, you are an inspired woman then you have a dream of getting out there and making a difference in the world. But, sometimes that dream gets blocked by fear of standing in your full power and really being seen (a.k.a. Impostor Syndrome). Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher Radio | Subscribe on Google Play Music | Subscribe on Google Podcasts Such fear can lead to feelings of frustration and defeat. Although you may have several amazing ideas that you want to take action on, you may feel stuck in a rut because you’re just not sure how to get started. By the way, if you haven’t already, be sure to listen to episode 3, in which I share some empowering ways to overcome your fear of being seen and heard. You’ll find that in episode 3. So, the 5 steps I share in this episode will help you put your vision into perspective so that you can go from the ‘idea’ stage to actually launching your holistic business online. The goal is to help you combine your ideas with your intention and your story, and then create something that you can put out into the world that will enrich the lives of other people and bring prosperity to yourself! Here are the 5 Steps: Clarify Your Vision, Define Your Mission, Monetize Your Brilliance, Create Your Platform, and Take Inspired Action! Episode Outline  ►   [2:25] Weekly Wellness Tip: 4 Ways to experience forgiveness and the health benefits of practicing forgiveness work ►   [3:40] Tip #1: Begin with a self-evaluation to see how you’re still being impacted by unforgiven experiences of the past ►   [4:12] Tip #2: Release expectations of other people. ►   [5:15] Tip #3: Awareness through compassion. ►   [6:40] Tip #4: Don’t take anything personally ►   [7:37] Overview of 5 Steps To Launch Your Holistic Business Online ►   [9:00] Step 1: Clarify Your Vision ►   [10:00] Why starting a business begins with your vision ►   [10:52] How to write a vision statement for the life you want to create for yourself as an entrepreneur ►   [12:30] Step 2: Define Your Mission ►   [12:49] The importance of knowing your WHY ►   [13:30] What is a mission? ►   [13:32] The role of core values in decision-making and how to determine your highest values ►   [14:59] The role that your character strengths play in your life and business ►   [15:22] Avoiding overwhelm and distraction through delegation ►   [16:09] Finding time to build your business on the side when you have a full-time job ►   [19:00 ] Step 3: Monetize Your Brilliance ►   [19:03] Why you should set your annual income goal first ►   [19:26] How to find your Zone of Brilliance or niche ►   [20:50] How to define your ideal client ►   [22:30] Creating fully-aligned products, programs, and services that meet the needs of your ideal client ►   [23:27] Step 4: Create Your Platform ►   [23:44] Why you need a website for your business and how to set one up easily ►   [24:14] Why I DO NOT recommend free websites… ►   [26:04] What to include on your website ►   [27:42] Your social media presence (social networking and your email list) ►   [28:20] Why you should start with Facebook or Instagram ►   [29:27] Step 5: Take Inspired Action ►   [30:10] Where to find Dominique’s free 30-Day Jumpstart plan and other resources mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned In This Episode Values & Strengths Assessments: Dr. John Demartini’s Value Determination Process and Access the FREE Assessment by the VIA Institute Launch Your Own Website Get Your Domain Name Here: GoDaddy  Get Website Hosting Here: Bluehost WordPress (build a beautiful website in minutes with tons of free templates AND use your own domain from GoDaddy) Books  Heart Thoughts Affirmation Cards by Louise Hay  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz  Start With Why by Simon Sinek How To Get Your Business Started on Social Media: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Facebook and Instagram for Small Business  by Dominique D. Wilson