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We’re about to enter a new year and it’s time to reflect on how 2022 has been and evaluate whether we hit the goals and intentions we had at the start of the year.
In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim take on a raw and honest conversation about their 2022 reflections: wins, insights, and learnings. 
Running a business is not all roses and butterflies and understanding what’s really happening with your numbers, operations and team gives you deeper insights on what to keep, avoid, and improve for the next year.
The reality is you can’t expect the business to be perfect, however, setting intentions and themes grants you a clear view of the right path to take. Tune in as Samantha and Tim share valuable insights from their 2022 journey and how you and your team can work in alignment toward your 2023 goals.
Samantha Riley xx
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Are overwhelm and lack of clarity holding you back from living your best life? How different could it be if you had more clarity, energy and focus in business and life?

In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast I chat with Marcy McDonald, a mindset expert, end-of-life doula, and international best-selling author.

Marcy explains how her work as an end-of-life doula helps her clients navigate through their thoughts and feelings at the end of their life.  She shares how these conversations have helped her to see the opportunity of having less regrets if this conversation was opened up much earlier in life.

Listen to this episode if you’re ready to reach your fullest potential now!

Samantha Riley xx
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When is the right time to sell your business? And is it even possible to sell a coaching business?  This is a question that many business owners ask themself at some point during their ownership. There are many factors to consider when making this decision, and there is no single answer that suits everyone. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, we discuss how to sell your coaching business with Chris Dufey.

Chris Dufey is an entrepreneur, author, and investor who helps online business owners be successful and build the business and life they want. 

Selling a business can be a tricky prospect, and it's important to know what factors you should consider when determining if the time is right for you. Chris shares his experience of going through the process of selling his business, including how to prepare for a sale, and what to keep in mind regarding pricing, timing, and more. 

Indeed, deciding when to sell is an intensely personal choice, and it can be difficult to balance all the factors involved. This episode is for you if you're considering selling your business and want to know more about what to expect.
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Do you feel like you're spread too thin when running your business? Are you struggling to keep up with the day-to-day tasks that need to be done for your business to thrive? If so, then you may benefit from hiring an online business manager (OBM). 

In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, we discuss how to grow your business with an OBM with  Bonita Grobbelaar. Bonita is the CEO of Scale to Impact, an online business management agency helping business owners build scalable and profitable businesses.

Bonita explains what an OBM is, how they can help your business and the different services they can offer. She also shares her top tips for finding the right OBM for you. 

Managing a business is a huge undertaking and can become overwhelming quickly. Having an OBM on your side can help to take the load off so that you can focus on more important aspects of running your business, such as sales, marketing and product development. Listen in to discover whether hiring an OBM is right for you. 

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We’re heading towards the end of the year and now is the time to plan for next year. However, struggles with over-planning or not knowing what to include can slow you down or prevent you from putting a plan in place. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, we discuss how to create your success plan with Sarah Walton. 
Sarah is a business mentor who helps coaches and entrepreneurs break down enormous plans into smaller, attainable pieces. 
We’ve been told that we have no control over everything except what we do at this exact moment. Hence, whatever we do today can have a profound impact on our future situations.
Consciously choosing and planning what you can do to help your business move forward makes you unstoppable. If you want to learn how to harness this power and start preparing for the new year, be sure to listen to the episode.  
Samantha Riley xx

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Did you know that less than 2% of women in business are hitting a million dollars per year?   And 88% are not even reaching a hundred thousand? In this episode, we’ll find out how to elevate your freedom and impact by making more money with Toni Bache.
Also known as The Scale Specialist, Toni is on a mission to help established female founders sustainably scale their businesses, work less and make more.
If you’re not making money, your ability to impact more people also diminishes. Not only does it limit your freedom but also the choices that can potentially improve your personal life as well as your business.
Although some people say, “it’s not about the money,” having more money can give you freedom of choice, and help you to make a bigger impact in the world. 
If you want to learn more about how to make your money matter and how you can use it to create a significant impact on others, this episode is for you. 
Samantha Riley xx

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Not having clarity on an idea can slow us down, and prevent us from taking action.  It’s even worse when you can’t even identify what you’re stuck with. In this episode, we’ll learn the value of using visuals to create clarity with Ann English.

Ann is a Visual Communicator, and founder of Create Intrigue.  She helps people to visually communicate their ideas through her innovative vision-mapping process.

Often, the confusion begins with having too many ideas and being unable to make sense of them. Also, not having a concrete plan to make these ideas tangible makes it difficult to bring them to life.

When ideas are mapped out and categorised accordingly, it paves the path from dealing with problems to actually having a solution. If you want to learn how Ann does this through her unique visual communication process, don’t miss this episode. 

Samantha Riley xx

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When I had the idea to release an episode of Influence By Design every day for 30 days, I knew we were in for one big adventure. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, I’m joined by my co-host Tim Hyde to share my insights about the rewards and challenges of releasing 30 episodes in 30 days. 
Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishing something you worked so hard for, especially when you are thrown an array of unexpected hurdles.
Tune in as we share the lessons from overcoming the numerous challenges thrown our way, and how it became a valid affirmation of the beauty and significance of striving for your goals.
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If you want to amplify your authority, guesting on podcasts is a great strategy. But how can you find shows that are looking for guests? In this episode, we’ll find out how to amplify your authority through podcast guesting with Mark Herschberg.
Mark launches and fixes new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia, which focuses on digital media and cybersecurity. He is also an author, app creator, speaker, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology instructor.
Mark has been a featured guest on over 300 podcasts.  It all began when he was advised that the best way to promote his book was to get booked on podcasts. Over the years, he has learned some of the best ways to get a steady stream of podcast bookings and grow his network.
If you’d like to know more about how you can take podcast guesting to new heights and use it to amplify your authority and network, be sure to listen to this episode. 
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No one starts out as a billionaire. Even the wealthiest people in the world had to start from scratch at the beginning of their business journey. And while there's no surefire path to riches, there are some lessons we can learn from them. 

In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim talk about the lessons that can be learned from a billionaire who has started from scratch. Having been watching the show "Undercover Billionaire," Tim shares some of his key takeaways from the show. 

Samantha and Tim also discuss how anyone can start their own business, no matter how much money they have. They also talk about the importance of networking and why it's so important to connect with the right people.

Being a billionaire isn't easy. In fact, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and determination. But if you're willing to put in the work, it's possible to achieve anything you want in life.

This episode is packed with great tips and advice for anyone who wants to start or grow their business. 

Samantha Riley xx

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