Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Is your business model working for you, or are you working for it? 

It's a question we often forget to ask ourselves as entrepreneurs, caught up in the hustle and grind of building our empires. 

But here's the thing: your business should fit your lifestyle and goals, not the other way around.

As someone who's been on this journey for years, I've learned (sometimes the hard way) that simplifying your business model can be the key to long-term success and happiness. 

So, let's dive into how you can create a business that truly works for you.

Do you feel your business has taken over every aspect of your life? 

It's time to rediscover the joy of hobbies and how they can benefit your entrepreneurial journey.

In this week's podcast episode, I share my experiences with rekindling old passions and exploring new ones. From returning to ballet classes to discovering the meditative power of cross-stitch, I've learned valuable lessons that apply to life and business.

Today’s new podcast episode is very personal. 

I receive a lot of questions, so we group them into themes for our Ask Me Anything episodes.

And today’s theme is… TMI. 

I’m answering questions about weight loss, menopause, and mental health. 

Ooh, we’ve got a super sexy topic for today… getting through your to-do list.

On today’s podcast, I’m sharing how I stay organized, run my business, and make things easy for myself.

One of my core Chillpreneur principles for life and business is…

"There's always an easier way to make money." 

Do you believe that? What does that idea bring up for you?

We're looking closer at this on today's podcast, and I share how to make business easy breezy. 

If you ever feel like you're swimming against the current in your business, it's time to embrace this philosophy that could change everything: there's always an easier way.

In this week's episode of Chill and Prosper, I'm tackling some of your burning questions about money, business, and success.

If you don't set intentions for where you're going, you often get very confused results from the Universe.

Over the past year, there've been times when I've felt I didn't have any big goals in my life.

Part of that was "Lucky B problems" - I'd achieved many things on my dream board and business was going well, but I also didn't know what I wanted next.

And when this happens, you'll find things get wishy-washy, and it's easy to drift or get distracted. 

So today, we're talking about the power of daily affirmations to change your life and business. 

I've got a question for you: Are you investing in the right areas of your business?

Are you wondering where to invest your hard-earned money? It's a common question, and the answer isn't always straightforward. But don't worry, I've got you covered!

In today’s episode, I'm sharing my insights on smart business investments that can propel your growth. 

Raising your prices can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're worried about losing clients. 

But what if I told you it's not just about the numbers? 

It's about understanding your worth, communicating effectively, and aligning your energy with your new pricing. It's about clearing any blocks that are making money feel hard. 

I get if it feels like a strange time to be considering a price increase - with the cost of living going up for us all, but if you're fully booked, in demand, or know you can help people, then a price increase might make sense and can be done sensitively. 

I'll answer your questions about increasing your prices in today's episode. 

Are you feeling the pressure to slash your prices right now? 

I get it. When sales are slow, it's tempting to wave that discount wand. 

But here's the thing: there are so many ways to boost your business without devaluing your amazing offerings. 

If you're only discounting from a place of panic - STOP.

Discounting can be tricky - mostly because it trains your audience to wait until you have a discount or offer a special deal. 

From a money mindset perspective, it can sometimes send the message that you don't value yourself at full price. From a branding perspective, it can damage your brand.

Not always - sometimes discounting can be entirely appropriate - maybe you're discontinuing a product, you want to incentivize early birds, you're doing a Beta version of a program, or just because you feel like it. Some industries regularly offer a discount for payment in full or seasonal discounts.

There is no right or wrong - but if you're contemplating slashing and burning your prices right now - I've got some alternative strategies for you on today's podcast.