Episode Description In this episode, Kell Quarrell interviews Clare Wood, a money mentor and business expert, who shares her journey from accounting to helping service-based businesses scale while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Clare emphasizes the importance of mindset, community support, and aligning business goals with personal values. She discusses the significance of using money for good and offers insights on setting achievable goals and planning for success. The conversation also highlights Clare's upcoming retreat, designed to help attendees map out their business strategies in a supportive environment. In this engaging conversation, Clare Wood and Kell Quarrell explore the intricacies of creating meaningful retreat experiences, overcoming public speaking anxiety, and the importance of aligning business goals with personal values. Clare shares her journey of transitioning to paid speaking opportunities and the significance of adaptability in business. They also delve into the Profit Academy, a program designed to help entrepreneurs build profitable businesses, and discuss the essence of a fully aligned business that supports one's dream life.

Takeaways

🎯Claire Wood transitioned from accounting to business mentoring after experiencing redundancy during maternity leave. 🎯She emphasizes the importance of using money for good and giving back to the community. 🎯Mindset is crucial for business success, especially during challenging times. 🎯Community and support are vital for women in business to combat feelings of isolation. 🎯Setting ambitious goals can lead to unexpected opportunities, even if the original goal isn't met. 🎯Aligning business practices with personal values is essential for long-term success. 🎯Planning and budgeting should be realistic and actionable to achieve business goals. 🎯Retreats can provide a unique opportunity for focused planning and community building. 🎯Investing in mentorship can significantly impact personal and professional growth. 🎯The journey towards goals is as important as the goals themselves. Creating a spacious and restful retreat experience is essential. 🎯Having personal space during retreats enhances focus and relaxation. 🎯Future plans include more paid speaking opportunities and in-person events. 🎯Overcoming public speaking anxiety requires consistent practice and exposure. 🎯Setting boundaries around paid speaking is crucial for self-worth. 🎯Adaptability in business is key to navigating unexpected changes. 🎯The Profit Academy offers foundational and advanced courses for entrepreneurs. 🎯Live launches may be more effective than evergreen courses for engagement. 🎯A fully aligned business supports personal dreams and values. 🎯Comparison with others can detract from personal goals and happiness.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Claire Wood 02:14 Transition from Accounting to Business Mentoring 04:36 Using Money for Good 06:48 Mindset and Profitability 10:26 The Importance of Community and Support 12:58 Setting and Achieving Goals 19:11 Aligning Business with Values 22:52 Retreat Experience and Planning 24:43 Creating Expansive Retreat Experiences 26:03 Future Plans and Business Growth 27:50 Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety 31:06 Transitioning to Paid Speaking Opportunities 36:42 Adapting Goals and Mindset 39:10 The Profit Academy Overview 42:38 Defining a Fully Aligned Business

Clare Wood https://clarewood.com/