Bird Means Business

“I want to be the resource that I wish I had when I first launched my business and had no idea what I was doing.” - Bird Williams

Ahh, we are officially at 100 episodes of Bird Means Business Podcast! I started this podcast two years ago and I want to genuinely thank you for being here!

To celebrate 100, I’m Keepin’ it 100!

In this episode, I’ll be recounting some of the amazing topics we’ve covered and guest episodes we’ve had!

I’ll also be sharing a really big update with you in full transparency… like I said to keep it 100 and real with you!

So be sure to stay tuned in until the end. I hope you enjoy this quick, fun recap to celebrate this amazing journey!

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“And then they're protected by that because they're not starting off in rookie season, trying to figure it out. They're getting the backing of a proven brand that already has notoriety to its name, and access to the brain trust that is the founders of that brand. So they're able to move with some confidence, having better resources.” -Terry Williams

Have you ever thought about franchising your business or how franchising even works?

In this week’s episode I have one of my favorite guests back on the show, my husband and business partner, Terry Williams!

We are talking all about how we’re now franchising our gym business, The League, which we launched as crazy kids back in 2013.

You’ll get to hear and learn about:

Expanding your brand is such an exciting process, I hope this episode will help bring awareness and help set you up for success if franchising is in your future!

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“We get into business because it’s a passion of ours, because we want to make money, because we want the flexibility, we want the time, but I really think that God has placed certain things in your life to impact the world in a positive way.” -Zach Windahl

Today we have Zach Windahl on the show, an author and entrepreneur who has helped thousands of people better understand the bible and grow closer to God through his company, The Brand Sunday. This episode is an incredible conversation with Zach based around his book, “Launch with God.”

Zach’s book is a tool to help launch a business with God on your team, while learning how to impact your neighborhood and the world.

In almost every business, even if it’s not Christian-based, you can find a way to root your business to positively impact those around you, and when you do so it’s going to come back and bless you in return.

Tune into this powerful conversation to learn practical tips on how to

… and so much more!

If you don’t consider yourself a person of faith, there’s still so much gold in this episode for you!

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“In business and entrepreneurship innovation is what really drives your ability to make money and be successful. You have to think outside the box and be a problem solver.” - Ebony Green, M.S., CCC-SLP

This week you’re going to hear an incredible story about how a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Ebony Green took her business to a huge milestone of 7 figures in revenue despite a pandemic.

Ebony Green is a certified SLP and CEO of Casa Speech and Development Services, a company that provides life changing therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Ebony acquires the knowledge to improve patient’s outcomes but also the passion to help other SLP’s to develop their businesses.

You’re going to love this episode full of extremely valuable takeaways for growing your business, servicing people and communities, overcoming setbacks and so much more!

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“Just because you put out a website doesn't mean that people just find you.” - Jessica Freeman

Have you ever wondered how you can optimize your website to be the best it can be OR if you even need a website when you first launch your business?

In this episode you’ll learn all things web design and creation as you hear from Jessica Freeman, the Atlanta based and award winning web designer of Jess Creatives, who helps nutrition and fitness business owners build authority and get more clients.

I often get a lot of questions about websites and I’m so pumped to have Jess on the show to provide expert advice and guidance to these questions that you may be wondering too like...

Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and learn how to utilize the powerful tool of a website for your business!

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“Sometimes you don’t know what path you’re on, you think you’re supposed to do one thing and then you realize you’ve spent a lot of time building a skill set in another lane that can be useful to doing something else. ” -Phylicia J. L. Munn

Yall. Get ready to hear such an incredible story from celebrity photographer, Phylicia J. L. Munn.

Phylicia is a Georgia bred, LA-based photographer who pivoted to photography after spending close to a decade in finance. Since transitioning to photography full time in 2019 her portfolio has grown over the past 3 years to include brands such as Netflix, Vanity Fair, Universal Music Group, and Ferrari... to just name a few! She celebrates diversity and prides herself on creating positive imagery of those who are underrepresented.

Phylicia joins me on the show this week to share her story about how taking a pause in a pretty dramatic way gave her the clarity to step into what she’s doing today.

You’ll hear her share all about what the moment looked like when she decided to make the switch, some of the biggest lessons learned as a photographer, and the very real life adjustments she had to make for her photography career to thrive in a pandemic.

Her story is so powerful, after our conversation together I began to think about what I’m doing and how I can be more effective when I make space to pause. So I hope this episode will help you reflect on the power of your pause too.

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There’s only a few weeks left until it’s officially the holiday season! Have you started planning what will be happening in your business during the next few months?

It’s a game changer to plan early. In this episode we’re talking about how to plan for the holidays and some tips to think about as you’re navigating this busy season in your business and in your life.

I’ll cover important tips to consider when planning your:

Tune in to begin your business holiday planning session!

Also, as you’re strategically planning, I have a FREE year end business checklist to help you close out the year strong in your business. Be sure to grab the link below!

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“As your business and the revenue you’re generating grows, you start changing your mindset from, “I’m hungry I need to get clients” to “How can I build a business in such a way that it can feed into [where you need it to be] to step back from your business and draw income.” - Helen Ngo

Tune into this episode to hear financial planner Helen Ngo talk all about saving for retirement as an entrepreneur, a subject that business owners need to eventually prioritize.

But let’s be real, saving for retirement isn’t as realistic in the beginning of growing a business, when priorities are making a living and paying bills. However, a few years in when you're able to start saving for your future, many business owners get stumped on what that even looks like.

Helen Ngo, CEO and founder of Capital Benchmark Partners has over a decade of experience in investment management and running her own financial planning firm. She has unlocked the key to financial freedom that most people get wrong. She’s an expert in personal finance and helping women create more wealth for themselves.

In this episode, Helen walks us through how to prepare for retirement through these 3 main steps:

As a business owner retirement looks totally different than working in a corporate 9-5 job where you have a 401k set up for you. In entrepreneurship, you’re responsible for setting up your retirement! Have you considered this step? If not, I know you’ll love this episode and tips from Helen!

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“When we started our first business we didn’t know what we were doing. We wanted support, so we structured a Board of Advisors. It’s so great to be like, “Hey, this is what we have going on, give us your feedback on your ideas on how to build the brand.”

Today I am answering the question, “Do I need a Board of Advisors?”

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by alllll of the things in entrepreneurship this episode is for you!

I’ve heard too many stories of solopreneurs feeling alone and uncertain about having to make decisions without advice, support, or accountability.

Having a sounding board of people with extra resources who have your best interest at heart can provide a tremendous advantage, and you may already have people in your network who would love to support you in a more structured way.

If you’re not super familiar with what Board of Advisors are or if you’re unsure if this is something you need in your business, tune into this episode because I’ll be covering great points like:

I hope this will help you think about where you are and what you need to reach your goals!

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“Instead of saying do this and put your money here, fundamentally build the foundation of your business well.” - Iffy Ibekwe

As an entrepreneur it’s easy to only think about growing your business and forget about the bigger picture. Entrepreneurship is an incredible way to build wealth, but how?

This week I have Iffy Ibekwe on the show, an estate planning attorney and evangelist for intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy building with effective wills and trusts. Iffy activates intentional women so they can take agency over their lives and build impactful legacies.

Some of the biggest takeaways in this episode are:

These are crucial topics for business owners and if you get this right your future self will thank you. Tune into this episode to begin sowing seeds today that will have a huge impact for years to come!

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