Behind Their Business

Being a mom and owning a business can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. Knowing how to navigate the overwhelm is important because it will help you manage stress and increase productivity while maintaining a balance between entrepreneurship and parenting.Our guest, Ellyse Colson, shares her story on how she's been able to find balance in her life & business.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [01:02] What Ellyse was doing before she started her business
• [04:38] Why she left her 9-5 job 
• [09:53] How and why Ellyse transitioned into coaching 
• [13:23] How she runs her business with kids at home
•  [15:25] The hardest part of running a business with your kids
• [20:39] Why she chose to work with freelance moms 
• [23:24] Tips for navigating overwhelm as a mom and business owner

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Starting a franchise is not easy, much like starting a business in and of itself isn't easy, but it has many benefits for the franchisor and the franchisees.

Our guest didn't have experience in the franchising space when she entered it but she knew that it was the next best step for her life and business.

Listen to Natalie Perkins share her story of starting her ballerina studio and later franchising it to others who shared the same mission and vision as she did.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [01:55] Where Natalie got the idea of opening a dance studio 
• [04:28] Natalie’s dance background 
• [07:22] Why she decided to franchise 
• [16:08] Lessons learned from opening the initial studio and franchising 
• [19:27] Her private label dancewear 
• [22:21] What she has learned from her experiences in the business world
• [28:08] Natalie’s advice to people planning to start franchising their business

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Many people have experienced a life-changing event, such as an illness, a divorce, losing a loved one, or even losing their job. After a life-changing event, it’s easy to feel lost and confused. Knowing where to start or what steps to take after such events can be difficult.

Starting a business after a life-changing event is not easy, but it can be done with proper planning and hard work. It can be a daunting step, but it can also be rewarding. Listen to our guest, Alecia Kaye, share her story on what it was like to "start over" in her 40's.

 A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:45] What Alecia was doing in the corporate tech world before starting her business
• [03:29] The investments she made while starting her business journey 
• [04:20] Her diagnosis with Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) and how it affected her 
• [06:59] How she got into the virtual assistance space 
• [11:15] Her experience running her business while homeschooling her kids 
• [15:36] Tips to help people experiencing the challenges she went through 

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Today on the Behind Their Business podcast our guest, Deborah Leblanc, is sharing the truth about spirits and paranormal investigations and her experience as a hypnotherapist.

She's a best-selling author of 16 novels and a licensed death scene investigator, a private investigator, worked as a funeral home management consultant for 10 years and has been a paranormal investigator for over twenty-seven years. 
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:02] Why and how Deborah got into entrepreneurship
• [03:59] Her experience working in the male-dominated oil field 
• [06:48] Starting her own fuel logistics company 
• [09:20] How she got into paranormal investigation
• [10:52] Working as a death scene investigator 
• [16:27] Deborah’s favorite stories from her Paranormal investigations 
• [24:07] How she started hypnotherapy practice 
• [30:42] Her advice about running a business 

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Women working in male-dominated industries often experience a wide variety of challenges. The solution to these challenges, including the discrimination they're faced with is to empower more women to enter the male-dominated industries as well as continue encouraging women who are currently working in these industries.

Our guest on this episode of the Behind Their Business podcast, Coralee Zueff, shares her experience of working as a female in the male-dominated automotive industry.

A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:56] How Coralee got started in the automotive industry 
• [05:40] Her experience as a service advisor
• [08:36] Why she wrote the book titled “Five Star Service Advisor” 
• [13:03] Her experience navigating a male-dominated industry 
• [15:41] Her daughters’ perspective on male-dominated industries
• [17:43] Coralee’s adventurous side
• [19:25] How to get her book 

CONNECT WITH CORALEE ZUEFF

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Transitioning from a traditional career in the education space to entrepreneurship can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Not only do you need to work on your mindset every day, the knowledge that needs to be obtained to successfully start and grow a business in an unknown field can be overwhelming to most.

It's incredibly important to understand all that goes into starting a business before diving in and transitioning fully.

This this episode of the Behind Their Business podcast, our guest, Chelsea Hall, shares the lessons that she learned from making the move from being a full-time teacher to a full-time business owner.

 A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [03:24] How Chelsea’s journey to entrepreneurship started
• [06:19] Why she decided to leave her teaching career for entrepreneurship
• [08:30] Why she chose to specialize in Pinterest 
• [10:47] The changes she experienced after moving into entrepreneurship 
• [20:10]  Chelsea’s advice to people who want to transition out of their jobs into entrepreneurship 
• [31:09] Her advice on what’s working on Pinterest today

CONNECT WITH CHELSEA HALL

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When it comes to running a business with a chronic illness, many obstacles can come up. It can be incredibly challenging to find the time and energy to develop new ideas, stay productive, and keep up with the demands of your business.

However, according to this weeks guest, Nicky Merrick, by staying positive, doing what you love and having a flexible work schedule, the journey can be much easier.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [01:40] How Nicky started her business journey 
• [04:01] How she discovered she was pregnant & had multiple sclerosis within 24hrs 
• [06:35] How she got into the costume-making business 
• [07:54] The changes she had to undertake when she started using a wheelchair 
• [08:17] How she began developing courses to assist others in the sewing business 
• [12:50] How her kids assist her in business 
• [14:30] How she manages motherhood in a wheelchair 
• [21:23] What she has learned from running a business with multiple sclerosis 
• [22:49] Nicky’s working schedule

CONNECT WITH NICKY MERRICK

• Website: https://www.pinkgiraffe.co.uk/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkgiraffeuk/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinkGiraffe
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/PinkGiraffeUK/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-merrick-/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0HXsgSA9pfPKGLgUrTNaw
• To join The Pink Giraffe Sewing Business Community Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourDanceCostumeBusiness

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When we decide to step into the world of entrepreneurship, it's an exciting time full of new possibilities. Along the way, however, we can turn into a different version of ourselves that we don't recognize. Plus, if you're a parent, we tend to lose our individuality as we take on the responsibility of raising others. 
In this episode, you'll hear from Rachael McBay, a woman who says she lost her own identity as she pivoted in her business multiple times. 
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:07] How Rachael’s journey to entrepreneurship started
• [03:29] Rachael’s shift from corporate life to being a stay home mom
• [08:18] How she realized that her identity was shifting 
• [15:32] How she got into social media management and Facebook Ads 
• [16:46] Rachael’s shift from Facebook ads to funnel marketing strategy 
• [19:10] How she felt when she finally found what was suitable for her 
• [22:40] How she incorporates family time and traveling into her business schedule 
• [26:09] Rachael’s advice to women who feel they are losing their identity 

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Running a business isn't easy and when you pair motherhood on top of it, some would think it's impossible. Laura Hales is not only a business owner and author, she's also raising 2 sons with autism.
Her story is incredibly inspiring and her mission to bring awareness to autism is so important because it encourages people to understand and help those with autism.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:11] Laura’s journey to start her personal training business
• [07:15] How raising her two autistic sons influenced how she connects with people 
• [11:34] How Laura transitioned into publishing 
• [15:23] Laura’s unique experience while giving birth in Korea 
• [29:26] What you can do to help a mom with a kid that is having a meltdown
• [39:02] What she hopes to accomplish with her book & the autism community

CONNECT WITH LAURA HALES

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• Obtain a copy of her book

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Leaving a 9-5 job and going full-time in business can be incredibly scary (trust me, I know from experience), especially if you are unsure what to expect. There will never be a "right time" to make the leap so it's crucial to make sure that you have the right mindset and a plan is crucial to having a seamless transition. 

If you've been thinking of going full-time in your own business, this episode from Dovile Sinke is just what you need to hear! She shares her story of leaving a 9-5 job and going full time in her business at the "wrong time"

A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [02:01] Dovile Sinke’s experience in corporate banking 
• [04:29] What made her leave her 9-5 job and go full-time in her business 
• [06:43] Her pregnancy journey and how it affected her decision to quit her 9-5 job 
• [09:33] How Dovile’s journey to entrepreneurship started 
• [12:09] Her fertility journey 
• [17:13] Dovile Sinke’s experiences with mom guilt
• [22:16] The benefits she experienced after leaving her 9-5 job & going full-time in business

CONNECT WITH DOVILE SINKE

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• Visit Dovile's website
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• Linkedin
• SEO Agency
• Mompreneurs community in Lithuania

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