By Melissa Leon
The Efficiency Bitch Podcast is dedicated to all women who aspire to build business while raising a family. We're here to show you that you can have your cake and eat it too. The trick is finding e
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Today, we're talking about harmony – that elusive balance we all crave in our busy lives.
As a mom, a business owner, and someone navigating the corporate world, I get it. The juggling act? It's real. But here's the thing: knowing when to stop juggling and focus our energy intentionally? That's the key.
In this episode, I'm getting real about my own journey. Yep, I'm spilling the beans on a major decision I've made – leaving my corporate gig to dive into the world of self-employment. Terrifying? Absolutely. Exciting? You betcha.
This shift is all about seeking new ideas, embracing flexibility, and fueling that creative fire. And guess what? With change comes... more change! I'm hitting pause on the Efficiency Bitch Podcast for a bit to make room for something fresh – a show geared towards helping small business owners master time and money management.
To my incredible listeners – thank you. Your support has meant the world to me. And hey, as we navigate these changes together, I promise one thing: valuable insights and actionable tips are on the horizon. So, stay tuned for the revamped podcast – it's going to be epic!
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Welcome to the Efficiency Bitch Podcast! Today we’re delving into the realm of connection with Nicole BZ. Nicole cut her teeth in small businesses, local economies, and optimizing 21st-century technology for visionary leaders. A die-hard fan of all things creative, connection, and community, BZ weaves her passions with her expertise empowering business owners and CEOs to make their dreams their reality. BZ has worked across the globe and industries, and is currently obsessing over Web3 and making NFTs the next big thing in your business.
During our conversation we talk about:
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, investing in what truly matters sets the stage for success. I urge you to identify your values and embrace the journey, emphasizing continuous learning and growth.
Resources:
Connect with Nicole BZ: https://www.nicolebz.com/
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In this episode of the Efficiency Bitch Podcast, host Melissa Leon interviews Melissa Mitt, a financial coach who helps women manage their money. They discuss Melissa Mitt's journey to becoming a financial coach after struggling with student loan and credit card debt in her 20s. She realized she needed to learn how to manage her finances after accepting her dream job but still struggling to make ends meet and stresses the importance of financial education, which many people lack growing up. She shares tips for people feeling overwhelmed with money, like journaling to identify sources of anxiety and thanking money when it comes in and goes out. Melissa Mitt explains common budget pitfalls like forgetting to account for irregular expenses and living off credit card float. She advises saving up for predictable expenses in sinking funds and trying spending only with debit for a month. Melissa Leon strongly cautions against credit card debt and interest. They discuss the concept of "pay yourself first" - putting savings away before spending on wants. Melissa Mitt explains this flips the mindset from saving leftovers to prioritizing savings. They stress the importance of providing for your future self.
Key Takeaways
Journal about finances to identify sources of anxiety.
Thank money when it enters and leaves to change mindset.
Save for irregular expenses in sinking funds.
Try spending only with debit to understand true expenses.
Credit card interest can lead to decades of debt.
Pay yourself first by saving before spending.
Provide for your future self now.
Focus on learning one money skill at a time.
Money management is a lifelong process, but we can make it less stressful by starting with small steps focused on areas we want to improve.
Connect with Melissa: https://melissamitt.myflodesk.com/organized/
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In this episode of the Efficiency Bitch Podcast, host Melissa Leon interviews Amy Singleton, a digital marketing expert and owner of a marketing agency in Oklahoma City. Amy shares tips for effectively communicating with clients by telling stories that position the client as the hero, rather than focusing too much on your own business's story.
She advises choosing just one or two social media platforms to focus on, rather than spreading yourself too thin trying to be everywhere. Amy and Melissa also discuss the importance of showing up authentically across all areas of your life, from social media to community involvement, to build trust and connection with potential clients. Overall, they explore practical strategies for improving communication, connection and marketing through storytelling, social media focus, and genuine relationship building.
Amy and Melissa provide marketing tips for effectively communicating through strategic storytelling, choosing social media focus, and building authentic relationships. By positioning clients as the hero in stories, committing to strategies long-term, and showing up genuinely across all platforms, business owners can improve their marketing and connections with customers.
Resources:
Connect with Amy:
A free 30 minute website audit call with Amy: https://link.hitedigital.com/widget/bookings/amycalendars/discoverycall
Free website toolkit: Get Your Website Sh*t Together & Attract Your
Ideal Client Link: https://amysingleton.plannerpack.co
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Hey there,
Today I’m joined by Lisa Eckerle. Lisa is the founder and CEO of The Designer Organizer, a company based in Carmel, Indiana that provides luxury in-home organization, space planning, and organizational design services. She founded her business in November 2019 while working full-time in advertising. In 2021, she made the jump to full-time entrepreneurship and has grown her team, service offerings, and revenue every year since, even amongst a company name change earlier this year.
Her work and expertise have garnered online recognition from esteemed brands such as Crate & Kids, Architectural Digest, West Elm, The Container Store, & mDesign.
Lisa describes herself as a combo of Dorothy from Golden Girls, Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, and Punky Brewster. She has been married for 11 years and has a daughter named Nina in 2nd grade and a son named Leo in Kindergarten. Her perfect evening is spent outside around a campfire with a glass of red wine in hand.
During our conversation we discuss the emerging professional organizing industry, the strong sense of community amongst organizers, and managing competition locally. Lisa emphasizes slowing down the organizing process to fully understand clients' lifestyles and design customized systems.
Key Takeaways
This was an insightful discussion about both the supportive community and competitive dynamics in the professional organizing industry. Lisa offered practical advice for standing out from local competitors while still contributing value to the broader community. She emphasized not sacrificing your business's goals and innovation in the name of community.
Connect with Lisa https://thedesignerorganizer.com
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Melissa shares a personal story about feeling overwhelmed trying to balance her career and family responsibilities. She would take on most of the household and childcare tasks in addition to her demanding job.
This led to burnout and conflicts with her husband. They made a list of all the tasks and divided them more evenly between them. Over time, they also delegated age-appropriate chores to their kids.
A year and a half ago, her husband left his job to work for their business. He now handles the majority of household tasks. Melissa realized recently that she no longer thinks about or remembers many of those tasks because they are fully off her plate.
She explains that when responsibilities are not part of your routine, they fall out of your mind. She encourages listeners to delegate tasks that don't belong to them. It takes time, but you may not even remember what you used to do with them.
Key Takeaways
In this episode, Melissa shares her journey to delegating household and childcare tasks after feeling completely overwhelmed. She explains how responsibilities you don't routinely perform eventually fall out of your mind. Melissa encourages listeners to list tasks and delegate those that don't belong to them. This reduces mental load and frees up time and energy.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Daily Action Plan or click here for a hard copy
https://efficiencybitch.com/downloads/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKPWJXNX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EM45B01P4BX7WJ5V258G&language=en-US
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Today's episode of the Efficiency Bitch Podcast focuses on rising above "money fog" - feeling stress and anxiety due to confusion about finances. Guest Mikelann Valterra, a money coach, defines money fog as fear, feeling overwhelmed or guilt from not having clarity about money.
Signs of money fog include wondering where money went, not tracking spending, and not knowing how much money you need to live comfortably. Money is emotional because it relates to survival and childhood experiences. To rise above money fog, prune accounts to create "elegant simplicity" rather than having multiple credit cards and accounts that lead to losing the big picture. Exiting money fog opens up possibilities and dreams. You can start by closing unneeded accounts online.
Rising above the money fog can open up dreams and possibilities.
Connect with Mikelann: https://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Daily Action Plan or click here for a hard copy
https://efficiencybitch.com/downloads/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKPWJXNX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EM45B01P4BX7WJ5V258G&language=en-US
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Hey there!
Today we’re talking with Whitney Alexandra. Whitney is a Performance Coach for top women entrepreneurs who want to create limitless wealth and a fabulous life beyond their wildest desires. She guides entrepreneurs out of overwhelm and into their first taste of real freedom, joyful growth, and their first six-figure months.
Whitney’s spent the past 20+ years helping powerful business owners unlock their peak potential. Through her signature approach rooted in evidence-based performance coaching strategies, Whitney’s clients experience transformational shifts in a fraction of the time—often up-leveling every area of their lives and businesses in a matter of mere months.
She loves teaching women entrepreneurs how to build their business and goals around DESIRE. SMART goals are out - her proven system breaks through your current income level and hits a new level of income. Whitney loves teaching women how to visualize their next level self and become HER fast.
During our conversation we talk about:
DESIRE and how this drives better business results for women entrepreneurs?
Why SMART goals are out and what method to use instead
And the best way for you to become your next level self.
Connect with Whitney: [email protected]
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Daily Action Plan or click here for a hard copy
https://efficiencybitch.com/downloads/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKPWJXNX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EM45B01P4BX7WJ5V258G&language=en-US
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Hey there,
In today's episode, we're diving into the good stuff—time-saving hacks and the art of doing less but better. Joining me today is Leah Remillet. Leah is an international speaker, the host of Balancing Busy Podcast, a top 100 podcast, and a systems strategist for time-starved entrepreneurs. Leah has helped thousands of small business owners ditch the overwhelm and start scaling - without sacrificing their home life, health, or happiness. Leah shows you how to optimize it all. from professional to personal so that you can do less but better!
We chat about:
Plus, snag some killer productivity tools for time management wizardry!
Don't forget to grab your resource pack at gift.balancingbusy.com.
Connect with us over on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes fun! 📸 And of course, hit that subscribe button for a regular dose of wisdom on thriving in this ever-changing world. Let's do this!
Connect with Leah: http://balancingbusy.com/
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Daily Action Plan or click here for a hard copy
https://efficiencybitch.com/downloads/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKPWJXNX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EM45B01P4BX7WJ5V258G&language=en-US
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Hey, welcome to the latest Efficiency Bitch Podcast! This time, I sit down with the incredible Sabrina Ramirez to talk about something near and dear to our hearts: the power of connection in the business world.
Sabrina's got some profound insight into teaching folks how to relate and connect with customers. She's all about those first impressions, especially their impact on customer loyalty—especially from the front desk crew in any business.
We dive deep into how communication and connection are the keys to success in any business relationship. We cover everything from body language to eye contact, aiming to make customers feel genuinely valued.
I found Sabrina's undercover-style observations in coffee shops and restaurants fascinating, looking for areas where businesses could seriously step up their game.
We also touch on the vital role of empathy in resolving conflicts and the necessity of brushing up on those interpersonal skills in our post-pandemic world.
Stay tuned until the end—I'll hook you up with ways to connect with Sabrina for some further guidance. Trust me, you don't want to miss this episode!
Connect with Sabrina: http://itsaboutthedetails.com
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Daily Action Plan or click here for a hard copy
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The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.