We can guarantee you’re feeling the strain of the economy in your business. 

Instead of feeling like there’s nothing you can do about, we break down 5 practical things that you can do to not only shelter your business but to also prosper in the next year. 

Think of this episode like your tough economy survival guide! 

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If your sales and marketing aren’t getting you the results you want, it’s probably because you skipped or quickly brushed over a crucial step. 

And it’s the step that makes almost every entrepreneur want to roll their eyes and throw their computer out the window: the business 101 stuff. You know, your ideal client, the problem you solve, your offer… 

While it’s the least exciting part of business, it’s the stuff that, no matter how advanced and successful you are, you gotta have the answers to. 

Avoid the resistance, get clear on those business fundamentals, and watch your sales and marketing become easier (and more fun!). 

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If you're determined to take your business to that next level, but you're not quite sure where to start, this episode is for you. 

In this week’s episode, we’re ditching the ‘tactical advice.’ Instead, each of us is talking about 2 actionable and game-changing steps we've been implementing that are totally doable, and they won't cost you a single penny. 

Yeah, you heard that right! No need to shell out big bucks or drain your savings. This isn't some distant dream. We're talking about actionable strategies that are within your reach.

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Wanna know what the biggest business regrets are? You’d think it’s about making more money or having a super successful business. Nope! 

When business owners come to us feeling frazzled, stuck, and uninspired, they secretly reveal how they’re really feeling: frustration about working too hard and not being there for loved ones; not having more fun and enjoying the ride; holding back ideas out of fear of rejection, failure, etc.  

So imagine our surprise when we listened to Bronnie Ware, a former hospice nurse, share the top 5 regrets of the dying, and realize that they are basically the same things we hear from entrepreneurs all the time. 

This week, we use Bronnie Ware’s “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying” as a springboard into a necessary conversation for any entrepreneur feeling burnt out, tired, and stuck. 

Don’t worry: we don’t make this too morbid. We offer some very specific steps entrepreneurs can take to avoid these regrets entirely. 

For more information on Bronnie Ware and her bestselling memoir, head over to https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying/

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In challenging economic times, it’s easy for any business owner to do whatever they need to do to bring in more money. That includes discounting, offering anything that will make them money, lowering pricing, and so on… 

But IS this the best decision for the longevity of your business? Even if it feels good at the moment? 

This week, we use Delta Airlines’ surprising overhaul to their SkyMiles loyalty program as a case study (spoiler: people aren’t happy). And while we don’t know all the reasons why Delta made these changes, there are some super valuable lessons for us small business owners to takeaway: 

1. Why it’s so tempting to lower prices and discount (even successful businesses do this!)
2. The biggest pitfall of discounting and lowering pricing (this one will surprise you!) 
3. What to do instead of trying to sell to anyone and everyone 

For more information on what Delta is doing, check out this article: https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-skymiles-changes/ 

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Having heartache because you’ve reached the end of the road with a coach/mentor, vendor, subcontractor, or employee in your business? 

You’re not alone! It’s difficult for many to say a “loving goodbye” in business. And as business advisors, we’ve witnessed many entrepreneurs add “drama” to what was otherwise a great working relationship. 

That’s why we’re bringing this topic to the table, 

• Why it’s so difficult to say “goodbye” (this one stumped us!) 
• How to avoid adding drama and negative emotions to the end of a working relationship (and what to do instead)
• The simple shift we started using with our approach to business relationships (and you can use this, too)

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If you’ve been in business a few years, have had a lot of success, are skilled in your craft and have helped lots and lots of clients and customers… 

There’s a high chance things have stalled out. 

You’ve simply outgrown your current level and the signs to go for the level you know deep down you’re meant to are flashing all around you. 

So what do you do to get there?

That’s what we dig into in this week’s episode… 

• Why TODAY is the day to start taking action on that thing you’ve been delaying in your business (trust us, you’re ready)
• What new things we’re doing to stretch ourselves (and how we work through setbacks and challenges)
• How stepping into the uncertainty will make you feel unstoppable (and give you the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for) 

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Feeling like you’ve lost that excitement you used to have for your business when you first started? 

Like the creativity, energy, and motivation just isn’t there? 

And you’re just…bored? 

Well, it’s more common than you think. And since it’s not a widely discussed topic in business, we’re bringing it to the table for this week’s episode! 

We talk about…

• Why boredom in business happens 
• Why boredom in business is actually a good sign
• How to jumpstart your excitement about your business again 

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Have trouble taking time off from your business? 

Well, you’re not alone. A lot of entrepreneurs do. 

Today, we’re not gonna tell you you have to take time off (you already know you should). 

Instead, we’re digging into *why* it's so challenging to take time off. 

And we’ve got some thoughts, like… 

• How we define downtime/time off from the business (it’s not the “laptop lifestyle”)
• How to squash the guilt ridden “entrepreneur martyr thoughts” (like, “I didn’t work hard enough to take time off!”) 
• How we should stop thinking of “downtime” as a reward and more of an essential ingredient to our business’s success 

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We’re talkin’ “bad” business decisions in this episode. 

You know, the ones where you hired someone to help you with your business, you said yes to investing in something to grow your business, or you hired an employee…

…and it just didn’t work out? So you then beat the crap out of yourself for making that decision? 

Yeah, those decisions! 

Well, we’ve got some thoughts ‘em, like…

• Why most business owners fall into the “I’m a terrible business owner!” after they made a “bad” decision
• Why we stopped using the word “bad” to describe business decisions that didn’t go exactly like we wanted them to 
• How to avoid thinking about a “bad” business decision for weeks, months, or years after you made it
• How to use “bad” decisions to your advantage as a business owner 

*Important Disclaimer: in this episode, we’re not referring to business-related decisions that negatively or significantly affect your overall financial, physical, or emotional well-being.

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