Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

By Monica AllenBusiness Entrepreneurship

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December 03, 2021 79 - 5 Tips for Living the Life You Really Desire
On this episode I share with you my takeaways from episode 78 with Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources. Bethany was pressurized as she pursued all of the dreams and goals of her corporate career and the material things...earning the promotions, getting the house and having the kids and a dog. She let it all go...selling her home and traveling the country for almost a year with her family.
Episode Quote: Growth never ends. You don't arrive...you just keep becoming a new favorite version of yourself. ~ Bethany Clemenson
Takeaways:
Sometimes you outgrow things
People will give you advice based on their perspective
We are designed to be a like a river
Remove conditional thinking from your life
Focus on feeling good
Guest - Bethany Clemenson Contact info:
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bigliferesources.com
Instagram: @bethanyclemenson
Twitter@bethanymclem
LinkedIn@bethanyclem
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Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
13 min
November 26, 2021 78 - Hustle Less...Earn & Grow Even More!!!
Helping take entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders from stress and anxiety to flow, Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources joins me as a guest on this episode. Bethany was pressurized as she pursued all of the dreams and goals of her corporate career and the material things...earning the promotions, getting the house and having the kids and a dog. She let it all go...selling her home and traveling the country for almost a year with her family.
Often sitting with individuals at the end of their lives she never heard them talk about the cars they owned or the house they lived in. They more often than not would talk about the experiences they wish they would have shared with loved ones or things they should have tried. This has lead Bethany to help others leave this earth with an empty bucket through her business and The Empty Bucket Club on Clubhouse.
Episode Quote: The more YOU, you are the more your business will grow. ~ Bethany Clemenson
Guest Contact info: Bethany Clemenson
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bigliferesources.com
Instagram: @bethanyclemenson
Twitter@bethanymclem
LinkedIn@bethanyclem
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
48 min
November 19, 2021 77 - Takeaways to Step up Your Shoe and Business Game
Tanita Gray has spent 16 years in the shoe industry as a developer and a designer. Over a decade ago she founded Last-Report. The only footwear news magazine that acknowledges western, equestrian and pet footwear as a category. She developed Last Report as a resource and voice of entrepreneurs, professionals, and students who want to understand the business of Shoes. On this episode, I share with you my key takeaways from my interview with Tanita on episode 76.
Episode Quote: Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally. Christian Louboutin
Guest Contact info: Tanita Gray
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://last-report.com/ American Luxury Shoe brand: Max Martin
Sustainable Footwear Design & Manufacturing; Use Promo code STITCHED For 5% off.
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
9 min
November 12, 2021 76 - If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit…Create It with Tanita Gray
On this episode I am speaking with footwear designer and developer, Tanita Gray. Inspired by the fashion and creative spaces of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan as a child, she has spent 16 years in the shoe industry. Over a decade ago she founded Last-Report. The only footwear news magazine that acknowledges western, equestrian and pet footwear as a category. She developed Last Report as a resource and voice of entrepreneurs, professionals, and students who want to understand the business of Shoes. Tanita has created the only footwear news magazine that has an education platform for Footwear Design & Manufacturing. She developed shoes on almost every continent; China, India, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Portugal and here in the United States. Her brand experience include urban brand Akademiks, Ed Hardy and she has served as consultant for Max Martin Shoes as well as Agnes Bethel in her firm T.S. Gray Consulting.
Episode Quote:
Guest Contact info: Tanita Gray
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://last-report.com/
American Luxury Shoe brand: Max Martin
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
41 min
November 05, 2021 75 - 7000 YouTube Viewers Day of Launch; No Paid Ads. 3 keys to One Entrepreneur Getting There
On this episode I share my takeaways from episode 74 with Larissa Maloney, Founder and CEO of Active Kids 2.0. Her company was born out of the pandemic last year.
Takeaways:
You need Community
You have to get Creativity
Finding Opportunities without having all the answers.
I also share with you some updates from my hiring woes and the flood in one of our store locations.
Episode Quote: When the people who support and are a part of your community, the community you have the pleasure and the power and the opportunity to serve, that is where all the best business happens. ~Chris Brogan
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Want an easier and better way to train your team? Check out Trainual
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
11 min
October 29, 2021 74 - A Business Built over a Weekend with Larissa Maloney
On this episode I am speaking with Larissa Maloney. Founder & CEO of the fastest growing on demand fitness and wellness platform for kids, Active Kids 2.0. She is a former professional beach volleyball player, actress and producer. She is also a wife and mom of 3. Larissa’s business was born out of the pandemic last year and has since revolutionized kids and family’s virtual fitness.
Episode Quote: To launch a business means successfully solving problems. Solving problems means listening. ~ Richard Branson
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
29 min
October 22, 202173 - Are You Strategic When it Comes to Your Taxes?
On this episode I dive into my takeaways from my interview with accountant John Briggs of Incite Tax.
Episode Quote: Control your cash. Stick to your core business. Know your numbers. Marcus Lemonis
Takeaways:
Mindset plays a part even in our taxes

Its time to get strategic

Read the book Profit First

Cash is king in serving your business

Leadership - decision fatigue is real.
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist

Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.

Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.

Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2

Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
8 min
October 15, 2021 72 - The IRS Sucks!!! Winning in the Tax Prep Arena with John Briggs
On this episode I am speaking with John Briggs, owner of a tax firm with 30 team members and multiple 7 figures in revenue. He thinks and has no problem vocalizing that the IRS sucks and the government sucks at spending business owner's money. His goal is to empower the business owner to have clarity in their financial decisions.
Quote for this episode: There is a story in your numbers.~ John Briggs
John's contact info:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.incitetax.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/incitetax/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InciteTax
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/incitetax
Link to resource: https://incitetax.com/wealth/
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.
Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.
Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2
Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
44 min
October 08, 202171 - Why Core Values Should be a Part of Every Aspect of Your Life
In this episode I explore the takeaways from episode 70 where I interviewed Jennifer Jayne. Many of my takeaways are around core values and their importance not only for your business, but for you as an individual and your family. Additional takeaways are regarding getting into flow and alignment in your business versus just hustle, hustle, hustle and lastly protecting your energy and how important that is to your overall wellbeing.
Episode Quote: It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. ~ Roy Disney
Link to Zeus' Closets Core Values
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist

Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.

Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.

Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2

Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
14 min
October 01, 202170 - Could this 1 Thing be at the Core of your Business Success or Failure?
On this episode I share with you my chat with Jennifer Jayne. She is the founder of Jennifer Jayne & Co. She loves discussing Core Values and believes that clear, concise, and detailed core values can create an incredibly strong foundation for your business. Starting out as a blogger, then becoming a virtual assistant and social media agency owner, Jennifer Jayne also took on business coaching helping business owners with content, marketing strategies, goal setting and running their business day to day.
Jennifer Fun Facts: She recently moved back to Canada after 10 years in Texas. She is a rescue dog mom, book lover, coffee addict and multi-passionate entrepreneur.
Episode Quote: Your Core Values are the “glue” that holds your business together. ~ Doris P. Johnson
Freebie for Jennifer: https://thejenniferjayne.podia.com/what-are-your-business-core-values-pdf-workbook
How to Reach Jennifer:
E-mail:[email protected]

Instagram: @thejenniferjayne

Twitter: @busybeingjenn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jayne-5a081b9b/
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: STITCHED
Trainual Link
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Stitched for Success:
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist

Join the Stitched for Success Facebook group today! A community of entrepreneurial support because entrepreneurship can be lonely.

Become Your Own Boss 21 Day Quickstart - Sign up to launch your business in 21 days. Everything at your fingertips that you need to get started.

Download your FREE ebook: The 10 Secrets to Small Business Success in 2021. Go to www.2021secrets.com
Ways to reach me:
DM me on IG @stitchedforsuccess

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2

Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Thanks so much for being with me this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please share on IG or email me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Stitched for Success!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave a honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. They really help the me out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews I get. Please take a moment to leave a review. :-) Thanks for listening!
34 min

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Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of business ownership. This podcast is for you if you desire to start your own business & defy the odds of failure…