Courage & Clarity

This week on the Courage and Clarity Podcast we're talking with Janna Melissa, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner (FNTP). She is a graduate of the Crickets to Customers program, and was able to use the C2C framework to fill her group program and create a low-stress, successful business. 

Listen to her walk us through her journey from not having a clue about how she was going to sell her own products after doing affiliate marketing, how her mindset around outcomes and what is "good enough" has helped her success, and how she found the courage to keep putting herself out there even though she didn't feel "ready." 

On this week's episode of the Courage & Clarity Podcast, we're joined by Christine McAlister, who tells us everything about a recent challenge that she's run. Christine offers high-end, one-on-one coaching services, so the road to purchase is usually longer for her customers. See how she used a free challenge to speed up that process and make her warm leads bubble up to the surface. 

If you've listened to the show before, you know that I'm very interested in business building that feels fun and easy, and also making selling not feel crappy. My background is in sales, and I'm a firm believer that when you get it right, it doesn't have to feel tough, restricting, or like you're just talking snake oil. And Emylee's story tonight showcases this perfectly! 

In this episode we talk about how she got started, the feel-good strategies she uses to sell out every time, and how her mindset of keeping business simplified and fun is spilling over into her other business endeavors. 

How can you take several months off from your business and still pay yourself as if you've been working the whole time? This is my first episode back after a four month maternity leave following the birth of my second baby, and I'm talking all about how I prepared for this huge, monumental moment in my life. I've got some tips to help you get your head around preparing for something like this -- whether it is for maternity or paternity leave, sabbatical, travel, or even if you want to take the summer off from your business. 

I'm sure you've heard of the concept of Ideal Customer Avatars before. But there is a huge problem with the way that this concept is often taught to entrepreneurs. I want to offer an extremely simple and clarifying alternative -- so that you can actually get what the Ideal Customer Avatar is trying to get you: clarity about whom you serve. 

It's all about freedom for you -- freedom to run your life on your terms, and do whatever it is that you want to do. Whether you want to be a more present parent, choose exactly when and where you're working, do some traveling, or you don't want anybody to tell you how much money you're allowed to make. I have been thinking lately that this is really my purpose: to empower you to make the choices that would give you more freedom in your life, whatever it looks like to you. And in this episode on the podcast, I want to share some ideas around the freedom to take things slowly and at your own pace, instead of pushing to get more and more done. 

How can you know when an investment is right for you? Should you hire this coach, or take that course? How do figure out if it's the right time, or the right price? In this episode, you're going to learn exactly how to make business purchasing decisions with confidence. So the next time you see a program, course, or package from a coach or service provider (or even a job opportunity!) you'll know whether it's right for you now or not. We're asking the big questions here: How much should you spend? How do you know when it's time to spend it? Do you have to spend money to make money? How do you recognize the right opportunity? How will you measure the outcome of your investment? And much more! We will examine 5 pieces of the puzzle: The kinds of different investments you can make, the investment traps you should avoid, how to decide if it is the right time, person, or opportunity to invest, and how to determine your personal ROI. 

Our final Summer Series episode is here with an all-time fan favorite! This interview with Catherine Rains isn't just about inspiration to love your life. We all love a dose of inspiration, but this episode is full of real, actionable steps you can take to train your "lizard brain" and see incredible improvements in your energy, mood and life... today. 

Obstacles are an undeniable experience when you build a business that you care about. They'll block your clarity and even make you question whether you're cut out for entrepreneurship. Fear not - for today's Summer Series pick we're revisiting a classic C&C episode with the 8 most common clarity blockers I hear and my advice on how to move past them.From money fears to overwhelm, there's a familiar challenge here for everyone. It's important to acknowledge which of these blockers is coming up for you (and actually do something about it). Building a business is a long game, and you're guaranteed to run into one or more of these obstacles. Don't panic and don't quit. When you practice self-awareness and acknowledge where you're stuck, you'll be able to move forward and gain momentum again! 

I’m on a mission to make sales simple, aligned and easy. This episode was in response to the common struggles I hear in my community:“I hate selling + avoid it at all costs”“I got burnt last time + am afraid to try again”“I’m worried I haven’t nailed the perfect pitch”“I freeze up when it’s time to ‘make the pitch’”Can you relate? If sales make you feel this way, it’s no wonder they’re such an unpopular part of building a business!There’s got to be a better way.If you’re ready to actually enjoy selling and move past your fear of sales, there’s just one thing I need you to let go of.It’s killing your sales and holding you back.Can you guess what it is?Attachment kills your sales.Sales based on desperation keep you stuck in a fear based mindset. The key to selling in a connected and easeful way is to have faith that whether you get the sale or not, you’re going to be okay. Let go of that need for your launch or offer to work no matter what. Leave room for experimentation and play. Picture yourself with a lab coat on! You’re simply gathering data and making adjustments as needed.To support you further on your selling journey, I’ve got 15 powerful selling statements you can turn to when you need them. Join me for this classic episode and recommit to the 15 Supportive Affirmations to use when you’re stuck in the fear of selling