Being Boss with Emily Thompson

In this first episode of a 2-part series on retirement planning as an entrepreneur, Sarah Becker returns to the podcast to discuss what keeps so many small business owners from setting themselves up for retirement. Emily and Sarah discuss real-life examples of retirement strategies, the foundational accounts you need to know about, and the easy first step every boss needs to take to start their own retirement plan.

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The idea of hustling your way to success is embedded in the traditional path of the entrepreneur. But living and working in a constant state of hustle isn’t sustainable and often leads to burnout. How can you build a business that gives you the freedom you desire and supports the life you want to live? In this episode, Jadah Sellner, author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life, joins Emily to discuss how small business owners can let go of hustle culture and build a business in a more compassionate and aligned way.

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The journey of a small business owner is one that requires a finger on the pulse and constant learning, but being a retail or maker boss comes with a unique set of obstacles. In this episode, Emily is joined by Carla Pellicano, the Head of Product at Faire, a marketplace for small wholesalers. Together they examine the current state of both brick-and-mortar and maker businesses. Carla shares what changes are on the horizon, what we can expect to stay the same, and how you can prepare for the future.

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Winners never quit and quitters never win, or so the saying goes. Society has taught many of us that quitting isn’t acceptable, but knowing when to quit is a skill that every creative business owner needs to master. In this episode, Emily is joined by Corey from the Being Boss team to explore why quitting is essential to continued success, joy, and purpose in your work and life. Plus, Emily shares 4 questions you can ask yourself before you quit something.

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As business owners, the spaces we create and make money in continue to evolve and change. In order to find success, entrepreneurs are required to pivot, adjust, and keep building their dream work and life. In this episode, Emily is joined by Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot to discuss the creation of the new Biddy Tarot deck and the evolution of entrepreneurship in the digital age. They also talk about what it looks like to diversify your revenue streams and business offerings as your business evolves.

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Intentional habits and routines are at the core of showing up to do the work for any boss. But adding a little magic to your daily routines can really kick them up a notch, helping you to tap into your intuition and what the universe has in store for you. In this episode, Emily is joined by OG business bestie, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative to have a candid conversation about the current woo practices they are using in life and work including tarot, astrology, and journaling.

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Being a business owner puts you in the unique position to create your ideal career and life but it also allows you to create impact in the lives of your clients and team members. In this episode, Emily chats with Dana Kaye of Kaye Publicity, about strategically hiring and growing a team to scale your business, say yes to more opportunities, and expand the overall impact you are making in the world.

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How do you stay motivated and inspired when you’ve made a decade long career from content creation? Tieghan Gerard, New York Times Bestselling author and Founder of Half-Baked Harvest, joins Emily to discuss the power of showing up to do work that feels aligned, how to stay inspired when creating a large volume of creative work, and the process of creating content.

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As an entrepreneur, your career path has probably not been a straight shot. In this episode, Emily is joined by Ashley Menzies Babatunde, host of No Straight Path, live from Inbound 2022 to explore how removing expectations and adopting curiosity can help you embrace your experiences. They also discuss how storytelling can help us combat loneliness, why you should never consider any past experience as a waste, and how your values impact your journey in past, present, and future.

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Small business owners and entrepreneurs are most often masters of the to-do list. But it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind when your focus is so narrow. In this episode, Emily shares 3 lists you can use for seeing past your daily to-do list and open yourself up to the future. The practice of keeping each of these lists will help you pinpoint what you want to say no to, claim more of the things you want, and name the big accomplishments you want to experience.

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