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- 70. Holistic Business Health with Dr. Lauren Collins of Abound Chiro
“I bootstrapped it and made it work, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. Those lessons are really helping me out today now that I have more experience.” -Dr. Lauren Collins
This week I’m bringing Dr. Lauren Collins, a chiropractor, entrepreneur, doula, wife, and mama on the show! We’re talking all about the importance of holistic health and business practices as a business owner.
In this episode you’ll hear Dr. Lauren shining light on finding the harmony between being an entrepreneur, a mom, and juggling all of the things life brings!
Tune into this episode to hear us chat about:
- Taking risks
- Having an individualistic approach vs. embracing community support
- Fitting your business into your life, instead of the other way around
- Accepting the different seasons in business
- Giving yourself permission to shift or pause
- Knowing when you shouldn’t push for the next thing
- Understanding basic business principles when starting out
- Honing in on the ideal client you want to serve, even when there’s push back
- Charging for your services (and not only considering the market rate)
She also shares all of the things she wishes she would have known when stepping into the health and wellness entrepreneur space. There’s so much gold packed into this episode, you don’t want to miss this one!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Dr. Lauren's website
- Listen to The MultiFaceted Mama Podcast
- Abound Chiro: Dr. Lauren's practice in Dallas, Texas
- Prove It Plan: my signature Business Plan development course
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42 min - Taking risks
- 69. How Hiring an Attorney Will Help You
Have you ever wondered, ”Do I really need an attorney when I’m just starting out? What could an attorney help me with? What’s the process like? Is it gonna be really expensive?”
This week we’ll dive deep into how hiring an attorney will help you and your brand no matter what stage of business you’re in! Let’s get your questions answered and break down some barriers… because hiring an attorney might not be as daunting as you think.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The different types of business attorneys
- All about pricing: hourly rates, retainer structures, pricing ranges
- What to expect during the process
- Stages of working with an attorney
- The best time to reach out (plus a free email template to get the party started!)
Hiring an attorney is a crucial step in protecting you and your brand! Tune in to this episode to learn how to make it all a lot less intimidating!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Email Template for Introducing your brand to an Attorney
- Episode 57: How to Secure Your Money Team
- Episode 51: LLCs and Trademarks with Soluto Uba
- Episode 8: How to Raise Funding for Your Business
- Prove It Plan: my strategic Business Plan development course
- Episode 15: What to Know When Signing a Commercial Lease
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28 min - The different types of business attorneys
- 68. Shining Bright with Starla Garcia
“If I’m not functioning at my full capacity, my business will never flourish. I need to be at my full capacity.” -Starla Garcia
In this week’s episode I’m sharing a powerful conversation with an incredible guest, Starla Garcia. Starla is a registered dietician and recent 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier. She opens up about how her journey to wellness came after battling an eating disorder as a student athlete.
Today, Starla helps runners to stop under fueling to reach their next personal record with realistic and sustainable nutrition.
She has built an inspiring business and in this episode you’ll learn how she’s navigating entrepreneurship, plus powerful tips you can apply today. We dive deep into:
- The importance of having a money mindset
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and getting out of your own way
- 5 decisions that attributed to her rapid business growth in just one year
Tune in to learn all about how she took what she could have been defeated by and turned it around to create a thriving business that serves the run community.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Bird's Goals Realignment Workshop: Saturday, March 27th
- Episode 58: Is Your Marketing Strategy Just Social Media?
- Follow Starla on Instagram
- Join Starla's Facebook Group
- Check out TheHealthyShine.com
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42 min - The importance of having a money mindset
- 67. Spring Cleaning Your Business
“Clutter is the physical manifestation of chaos in your mind.” - Patrice Washington
Have you ever gotten so caught up in business tasks and projects that by the time you’re done your space and systems are a hot mess, but you keep trucking through your to-do list without making time to clean things up?
Did you know having clutter will affect your creativity and your ability to make space for the new?
In honor of the first day of Spring approaching, I’m sharing tips on how you remove clutter in these 3 areas...
- Your mind
- Your physical space
- Your business systems
As you go through this deep cleaning process in your business, all sorts of ideas will start to flow. This is the beauty of decluttering!
Tune in to this episode to gain some momentum in your business and learn how to enhance your creativity and productivity!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Sign up for Bird's weekly emails
- Episode 63: Mindset Coaching Session with Terry Williams
- Episode 42: Start Strong: My Morning Routine
- Episode 41: Why You Need a Total Immersion Weekend
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26 min - Your mind
- 66. An Artist's Entrepreneurial Journey with Ally Wallace
“Artists are actually major self-starters, because we have to be able to create strong work and also have the skills to communicate and promote it.” - Ally Wallace
Have you ever wondered how to grow your business as a creative entrepreneur?
In this week’s episode you’ll hear from Ally Wallace, an incredible artist with a flourishing brand.
Tune in to hear her share her journey of building a brand as a full time artist. She’s sharing all about how she’s learned to build structure around her business to thrive and grow while STILL making room for creativity.
You will hear powerful tips about how to grow a creative business including scheduling, networking, marketing, and more! This is one you don’t want to miss.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Subscribe to Bird's weekly emails
- Alexandria Wallace Website
- Follow Ally on Instagram
- Episode 64: How to Plan a Photo Shoot
- Episode 38: How to Intentionally Launch Your Biz
- The Artist's Office on Instagram
- The Artist's Contract
- Book Your Private Strategy Session with Bird
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42 min - Subscribe to Bird's weekly emails
- 65. Celebrating Women in Business
Women in business are a driving force in our nation's flourishing economy. There are 114% more women entrepreneurs today than there were 20 years ago!
March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day so in this week’s episode we are celebrating women in business!
Tune into this episode to hear:
- Stigmas women face and how to overcome them
- How you show up as a woman in your everyday life affects your career life
- Ways women in business can support one another
- How to be intentional with celebrating the women in your life this month
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Stigmas Women Face article
- Women-Owned Businesses Stats
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15 min - Stigmas women face and how to overcome them
- 64. How to Plan a Photo Shoot
“Everything you do in your business is investing in your legacy… yes, even when planning for a photo shoot!”
In this week’s episode I share 7 key steps when planning a photo shoot for your brand. These professionally shot photos are so handy to use in your marketing with updating your website, landing pages, your social media, and so much more!
You’re gonna love this episode if you know it’s time to give your brand a fresh, new look!
You’ll learn:
- How to develop a strategic shot list that adds character and relatability to your photos, instead of just plain ole’ smiling at the camera
- The importance of finding the perfect photographer for you
- Ideas for capturing photos that resonate with your audience
- A trick for getting in the zone ahead of the photo shoot to boost your confidence
When I sent my photographer a fully prepared shot list of exactly what I wanted to capture during our shoot, he was super impressed! But hey, I knew planning and preparing for your shoot allows you to get the most out of your time. I was ready, and you can be too!
Get a head start by downloading this free Shot List Ideas Guide!
There’s so much goodness packed into this episode. And after you take these steps and crush your photo shoot, be sure to share some of your awesome images with me!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Philip Bell Downing's Street Letter Box
- Nina Harrison on Instagram
- Download your Shot List Ideas Guide
- My awesome photographer: Matt Daniel
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20 min - How to develop a strategic shot list that adds character and relatability to your photos, instead of just plain ole’ smiling at the camera
- 63. Mindset Coaching Session with Terry Williams
“Daily doings determine destiny.” -Terry Williams
Are you wondering "where did all my creativity go?"
It might be time to pause and dig in a bit deeper.
This week we have the honor of journeying through a mindset coaching session with the one and only, Terry Williams.
It’s a pretty big deal that he shares some of the pieces of his framework with us, since he facilitates mindset coaching in some really powerful rooms -- like with professional sports teams, global brands, corporations, etc.
Here’s some of what you’ll journey through during the session:
- “Hold That Thought”: research shows that 47% of the time our thoughts aren’t focused in the present moment
- The 4 H’s: hero, highlight, hardship, hope
- 12-month goal setting: what does it practically look like to live into your hope statement?
Make sure you download this Mindset Coaching Worksheet so you can follow along as you engage in the session. Otherwise, you will need a pen and paper.
Are you ready to go on this mindset coaching journey with Terry? You’ll unlock some powerful tools, and watch as the words you write, talk back to you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Free download: Mindset Coaching Worksheet
- How a NASA scientist accidentally invented the Super Soaker
- Nina Harrison on Instagram
- Book a Mindset Coaching Session: TerrytheTrainer.Life
- TerrytheTrainer on Instagram
- Brian Tracy’s The Power of Self Discipline
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49 min - “Hold That Thought”: research shows that 47% of the time our thoughts aren’t focused in the present moment
- 62. It’s Tax Time! With Erin Lashley of Pay It Forward Taxes
“Sometimes you just need to take a deep breath and humble yourself. It’s okay to not know everything and to find people willing to help you.” -Erin Lashley
Does tax time stress you out? Because it doesn’t have to when you…
… have a tax strategy based on your overall business goals.
… don’t ignore your taxes.
… work with a tax professional to lower your tax liability.
… know you aren’t paying the IRS more than you need to.
I could keep going, but you get the point!
You’re gonna love this episode with Erin Lashley of Pay it Forward Taxes, because we talk about alllll of it:
- Why it’s important to have a tax strategy early on
- Why you should first understand your overall business goals in order to devise a tax strategy
- Two of the top mistakes entrepreneurs make with their taxes
- A practical example for tracking and categorizing expenses before you set up your business bank account
- Tax tips and write offs
- Learning to sabbath and rest
My friend, I need you to take a deep breath and lean in to what I’m about to say next:
You will not grow your brand if you try to do everything yourself. At some point you’re going to have to outsource and relinquish control and that takes a lot of trust.
But that’s what it takes to build a better brand. Don’t do it alone!
A great way to start is by downloading this free tax preparation checklist to see what you have, what you need and then head on over to PayItForwardTaxes.com to book a consultation session!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Tax Tips for Influencers: 100+ deductions influencers can write off on their taxes
- Your Free Tax Preparation Checklist
- Pay It Forward Taxes Website
- Pay It Forward on Facebook
- Pay It Forward on Instagram
- Pay It Forward on Twitter
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For more great episodes, visit: www.birdwilliams.com/podcast
34 min - Why it’s important to have a tax strategy early on
- 61. Diversity in Your Business
“Diversity is inviting someone to the dance. Inclusion is inviting someone TO dance. It’s when their song comes on at the dance!” -my neighbor, Ryan
In this week’s episode, we explore what celebrating diversity looks like when you don’t have a big team of employees.
In episode 61, you’ll learn:
- Some great questions to ask yourself about your brand’s inclusion
- What it means to be performative
- A time when I got this wrong and how I addressed it
Links mentioned in the episode:
- History.com article on Madame CJ Walker
- Nina Harrison’s Instagram: follow for inspiring stories of African-American legends all month long!
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13 min - Some great questions to ask yourself about your brand’s inclusion
About Bird Means Business
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Welcome to the Bird Means Business podcast. Each week you’ll hear practical tips on navigating your business journey from someone who has walked in your shoes! Host and serial entrepreneur Ashley…
"Bird" Williams shares her lessons learned so you avoid making rookie mistakes. Whether you’re in the dream, launch or growth stage, this podcast gives you no-nonsense tools to help you take flight.