In this episode of Talk Commerce, Ashlie Marshall, CFO of Tier Level Digital Marketing, shares her insights on work-life balance, the importance of self-care, and defining success in both personal and professional realms. She discusses her journey into podcasting, the significance of client relationships in marketing, and the challenges of navigating business growth. Ashlie emphasizes the need for self-care and setting boundaries to maintain personal well-being while managing family and work responsibilities.

Takeaways

• Ashlie emphasizes that family is her primary passion.
• Self-care is crucial for maintaining balance in life.
• Defining success varies from person to person.
• Building strong client relationships is key to marketing success.
• It's important to have difficult conversations with clients.
• Success is an evolving concept influenced by life experiences.
• Measuring marketing success is essential for growth.
• Self-care practices should be personalized and prioritized.
• Work-life balance requires setting clear boundaries.
• Sharing experiences can help others navigate similar challenges.

Sound Bites

• "My family is definitely my passion."
• "Self-care is incredibly important."
• "You can't pour out of an empty cup."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Ashlie's Role as CFO

05:12
The C-Suite Chicks Podcast

08:04
Sharing Experiences and Wisdom

13:04
Defining Success

17:09
Measuring Success in Marketing

21:54
Challenges and Strategies for Service-Based Businesses

31:18
The Importance of Self-Care

36:14
Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance