A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up

Hello Owning Up listeners! Podcast producer, Caroline Schafer, highlights five of our members to share their businesses and what they offer. 

• Candra Burns, owner of Talking Forests a business that helps you grow your social media audience. 
• Colleen Marchi, creator of The Magical Order of the Brave Knights. This amazing product was created to help children identify their fears and overcome them, which is a blueprint for their success later in life.
• Noea Moss, a financial advisor who specializes in working with military families and business owners pay less business tax and save for their future. Find out more here: http://noeamoss.nm.com/ 
• Jennifer Cummins, owner of Coral House Productions, a video marketing company highlighting a business’s product or service with video testimonials, how-to’s and product features.
• Mary-Catherin LaBossiere, a registered dietician, created Busy Babes Nutrition. She offers services that help "for you to eat like a human again." 

  If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you’ll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

  If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information. 

  We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!

  • Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
  • Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
  • Email us at [email protected]

Season 3 Episode 3 How to Build Global Teams

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 3! This week, AMSE CEO Moni Jefferson talks to the owners of Wise Advise and Assist Team - Deputy Director Laura Early and Executive Director Diana Jaquith. Wise Advise and Assist Team is a virtual assisting agency powered by military and veteran spouses. The experience and knowledge Diana and Laura bring in this subject are priceless! This episode will not only give you tools you can immediately put to use, but 

Here are some other things you’ll hear about on the podcast: 

• The size of your global team doesn’t matter 
• Your techniques and communications within your team are crucial.
• If you have feedback to give to someone within your team, give it directly to them while you’re dealing with it. Don’t talk about it with others. That’s not going to build a team.  
• Let each other know how you best receive communication. Take the time to learn this about yourself and your team; this will eliminate a breakdown in communication.  
• Be clear and concise in your communication. 
• Being a good communicator isn’t just about speaking; it means you need to be a good listener. 
• You are establishing norms within your team. Not just what’s normal for you, but your collective team.  
• Don’t expect to get right every time. Keep listening and understand where the other person is coming from. Don’t project your communication methods on the other person. Respect who they are and their methods.  
• Your communication will change as your company grows.
• Communication tools: 
• • Slack
  • Project manager software 
  • Email software
  • Anything that helps your team collaborate more efficiently and effectively. 
• Know the direction you want your team to go. If you’re going to grow, make sure you choose the right tools around that rather than your immediate needs. Look at the forecast of your business.
• Be respectful of other's schedules, especially when it’s non-work hours.   
• Trust starts at the top and being vulnerable. 
• Celebrate the behaviors that you want to see again. For example, when a team member does something you, as the leader, didn’t know how to do, celebrate that. 

If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you’ll know when a new episode drops. You can also join the Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out other episodes, and we will see you all next week!

Visit their website here: Wise Advise + Assist Team.

We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Hello listeners! I’m Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for AMSE. 

We have made it halfway through 2021 and guess what? We are only 178 days away from Christmas! Before you yell at me for sharing this information, I just wanted to say that hosting a Christmas in July get-together is not only fun but a nice break from the summer heat. You’ll just have to trust me on this one! 

So while you’re busy making your guest list and choosing a date to experience this memorable time, here are some other events to help you celebrate being a military spouse entrepreneur and an AMSE member: 

• Thursday, July 1st at 12:00 pm EST, we start the month off with a Facebook LIVE! Done the AMSE way, of course! Join Moni and other military spouse entrepreneurs to chat about all the entrepreneur things! It’s an excellent time for encouragement and inspiration!  
• Once our Facebook Live is over, take yourself a little break, grab a snack, and get ready for our Member Orientation at 1:30 pm EST. We will share new things that are happening, so whether you’re new to AMSE or have been a loyal member for a while, we’d love for you to join us! 
• Tuesday, July 6th, is a Masterclass you don’t want to miss. At 1:30 pm EST, Sophia Zisook, CEO of Negotiate with Sophia and the Director of Organizational Partnerships at Hello Alice, shares her knowledge of “Negotiating Services, Salary, and Benefits: Valuing Yourself and Getting What You're Worth.” This workshop will discuss how to leverage negotiating skills, especially while navigating a changing economy from COVID-19. Participants will learn with evidence-based context why negotiation is important, how to do it well, how to better value one's skill sets, and how this might apply to them in difficult situations like layoffs, career path changes, and more.  
• Tuesday, July 13th’s Masterclass called “What’s Next After the YES?” is at 1:30 pm EST and will be taught by our leader, Moni Jefferson. In this class, you’ll learn the next steps and types of partnerships to consider to create powerful partnerships where both parties are happy.
• If you’ve never attended our monthly Coworking event, Tuesday, July 20th at 1:30 pm EST may be the time for you! Join our AMSE community to brainstorm, share experience and knowledge, and connect in this entrepreneurial life. 
• Have you ever wondered how to tap into the courage within yourself? On Thursday, July 22nd at 1:30 pm EST, Shanita Liu will coach us on “How to Activate Courage.” She leverages her skills as a certified life coach, TEDx speaker, and integrative reiki healer to show people how to tune in and reconnect to their courage, power, and strength so that they can stop sacrificing themselves and start transforming what’s in their hearts into realities.
• Thursday, July 22nd, has something else to offer you at 7:00 pm EST! I mean, we couldn’t have a month go by without celebrating all you are and all you do with our virtual Happy Hour! So join us as we relax, replenish, revitalize, and regenerate! 
• Tuesday, July 27th, is the time for our monthly Group Coaching at 1:30 pm EST. This is an excellent time to receive support and motivation. Make sure and submit your questions ahead of time and set your reminder! 

If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you’ll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information. 

We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

What to consider if you want to be an author

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 3! This week, AMSE founders Flossie Hall and Moni Jefferson talk to seasoned military spouse and author Megan B. Brown as she shares her knowledge and experience about the process of content creation, publishing, and concept development to becoming an author.

 Here are some other things you’ll hear about on the podcast: 

• The difference between a writer and someone who wants to be a writer is 6 hours and 6,000 words. 
• Know what you’re going to write about and why:
• • The places that have caused you the most pain
  • The areas that just peeve you off
• Remember, writing is a lifetime of cross-country running. It’s a marathon.  
• Anything you want to write about deserves the time, effort, and nurturing - a very straightforward concept. 
• Anything you want to write about should be a lesson twice learned: it’s a lesson you have sat with and learned from, and a lesson that you can teach it to others. 
• Megan says if you don’t have an AMSE membership, get one now! The things I’m telling you to do are in the Membership Toolkit.
• We don’t write for ourselves; we write as a gift of love to the reader. 
• The most important thing - understand what your reader needs, not what you want. 
• Try to attend writer’s conferences for your own education and exposure.
• Four things to have on hand at a conference:
• • A well-produced one-sheet
  • A developed concept
  • A polished 30-second elevator pitch
  • A flawless proposal
• Stay away from absolute truths and blanket statements.
• Don’t write about what’s popular; write about what you have authority in. 
• Mentoring is one of the greatest gifts you can give in the military spouse community. Unfortunately, our stories are not in the books, and we need to change the narrative. 
• Megan’s new book/bible study is Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible.

If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you’ll know when a new episode drops. You can also join the Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out other episodes, and we will see you all next week!

Visit Megan’s website here: https://www.meganbbrown.com/

We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Follow Flossie Hall on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Hello listeners! I’m Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for AMSE. 

As we transition into summer, this June looks like it will be far different from last June. This year, families may be able to take some time off to relax and enjoy a well-deserved vacation. As entrepreneurs, we know how valuable our time is and that how we spend it is fundamental to our success. So as you make your summer plans, consider spending some of your time making the most of your AMSE membership. Whether you are a Freemium member or a Premium member, we want to equip you with valuable information and connections to support the growth of your business. 

Now it’s time to get out your planner and take some notes!   

• We start the month off with a double dose of all things AMSE! Thursday, June 3rd, is our monthly  Facebook Live at 12 pm EST, followed by the Member Orientation at 1:30 pm EST. So come as you are, wherever you are, and join our team for these community connecting events. Our goal is that you’ll be refreshed and motivated when it comes to your life as an entrepreneur. 
• Tuesday, June 8th, is a captivating Masterclass. At 1:30 pm EST, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Jen Stipp of ADP teaches constructive leadership strategies in a workshop titled, “Building Successful Teams.” Regardless of the size of your company, you’ll learn valuable insight into creating productive teams.   
• If you’ve never attended our monthly Coworking event, Tuesday, June 15th at 1:30 pm EST may be the time for you! Join our AMSE community to brainstorm, share experience and knowledge, and connect in this entrepreneurial life. 
• On Thursday, June 17th at 1:30 pm EST, Jenny Boyles and Erin Close of Freedom Makers will teach a Masterclass about how to become a virtual assistant. This class focuses on four main points: Areas of Focus, Path Forward, Tools, and Tips for Success. Whether you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant or thinking of hiring one, this class will provide the information you need to determine what’s best for you. 
• Tuesday, June 22nd, is the time for our monthly Group Coaching at 1:30 pm EST. This is an excellent time to receive support and motivation. Make sure and submit your questions ahead of time and set your reminder! 
• Our month just wouldn't be the same without our monthly Happy Hour! On Thursday, June 24th, join us to relax, replenish, revitalize, or regenerate! The happiness begins at 7:00 EST and is for Premium members. 
• Tuesday, June 29th at 1:30 pm EST, Jonathan Wisniewski of Dale Carnegie will help us finish the month strong with a Masterclass teaching us how we can harness our leadership powers for entrepreneurship. This class is a great way to sharpen those self-awareness skills, impacting your business and personal life in a positive way.

If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you’ll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, make sure to join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information. 

We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Follow Flossie Hall on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]