Today, Adria and Sydney continue their discussion on mentorship going deeper on the importance of finding a mentor who:

• Has a compatible communication style
• Avoiding mentors who ramble or dominate the conversation
• The benefits of mentors who take notes, ask relevant questions, and understand your goals and values
• Employing regular check-ins and clear communication enhance the mentorship experience

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Considering finding a mentor to help you with your business?

In this episode of Leaf Nodes, Sydney and Adria discuss the importance of having a mentor or business development coach. They share their personal experiences and provide insights on finding mentors and support groups. 

Here are the key topics discussed in the episode:

• Importance of Having a Mentor
• Overcoming Overwhelm and Embracing Challenges
• Seeking Support and Networking
• Manifestation and Setting Intentions

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Are you considering attending a large-scale event to boost your brand recognition and sales? 

In this week’s episode, Sydney and Adria discuss their upcoming participation in Essence Fest and the preparations they have made for the event. 

Other topics they discussed include:

   - Setting goals and having a project manager for event preparations

   - Capturing email addresses for future marketing efforts

   - Challenges and importance of planning for a large-scale event

   - Need for a well-organized team to ensure smooth execution

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Are you struggling to find the right balance between pursuing your passion and exploring different streams of income for a business? 

In this episode of Leaf Nodes, Sydney and Adria share their personal experiences as they discuss entrepreneurship and creative endeavors including:

The importance of patience in order to build a successful business.

• Sydney’s experience and challenges trying to create designs on hats.
• The potential for a painting event to become a lucrative stream of income.
• The positive feedback Sydney received on her latest YouTube video.
• How to balance and prioritize when juggling multiple projects and streams of income.

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Do you bury your head in the sand when it comes to tracking your finances? Because, we have too. 

In this episode, Sydney and Adria share their experience with two different budgeting apps: Quickbooks and Monarch. They walk you through what they like, don’t like, and what they wish the apps did for their budget tracking. If you’ve ever wondered how to track your finances without adding hours to your week, then this is the right episode for you! 

Topics covered:

• How Sydney is using Quickbooks to track both personal and business expenses
• What Adria loves about the Monarch app
• The things to consider when you are using budgeting apps 
• How to categorize transactions for improved financial management

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How do I balance my books and my energy in my business? 

In this episode of Leaf Nodes, Adria and Sydney talk about their last interview with Certified Public Accountant, Chelsea Carr, and how they are implementing the things her accounting best practices in their businesses. Together they reflect on the challenges of managing personal and business finances and express their desire to find a balance in business and life. From establishing a solid morning routine to setting boundaries and using systems that give you the right support. 

In this episode, they answer questions like:

• How can I better manage my time and prioritize activities that bring my joy?
• What are some tips for balancing personal and business finances effectively?
• How can I track my income and expenses more efficiently using bookkeeping software?
• What are some popular bookkeeping software options for managing personal and business finances?

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Are you an early stage business owner looking for expert advice on taxes, bookkeeping, and financial strategies? 

In this episode of Leaf Notes, seasoned tax accountant Chelsea shares valuable insights and tips on consulting with a CPA, maximizing deductions, and setting up your business for success. Discover the importance of record keeping, when to consider forming an LLC, and how to balance work and family life. Get ready to take your business to the next level with practical advice and inspiration. Tune in now to make your business dreams a reality!

In this episode, we cover questions like;

• When should I consult with a CPA?
• What expenses should I be deducting on my tax return?
• When should I consider getting an LLC or an S Corp?
• What are some bookkeeping tips for small businesses?
• How can I track and document my business expenses?

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Are you addicted to your phone? When was the last time you took intentional time away from your phone and work? It’s hard as a baby business owner to step away but the benefits of setting boundaries with your work and technology are enormous and set you up for success. In this episode, Adria and Sydney share about how they are creating more intentional time away from their work and their phones to lean into the present moment. 

In this episode, they answer questions like:

• How can I set boundaries with social media for myself?
• How can I improve my mental health with a morning routine?
• What can I do to prevent burnout in my business and life?
• What can gardening teach us about business?

This is a great segue into a stressful topic for most business owners: TAXES! Tune in next week to learn more about how to handle bookkeeping and taxes as a business owner. 

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Are you still curious about how to crack the networking code? Does the idea of going to a networking event make you want to hide with your plants? Cuz same. In this episode, Sydney and Adria share what they are doing in their personal growth and development to activate a new version of themselves while networking for business. 

In this episode, they’ll answer questions like:

• What can I do to control my nerves when networking as an introvert?
• How can I manage my stress as a business owner?
• What are some stress management techniques I can use today?

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What do you need to know before starting a business? 

This week, we welcome guest Eric Heyward of Talley & Twine onto the podcast! He shares everything from networking tips to how he finds his best contractors! Tune into this episode if you are looking to learn from two seasoned e-commerce entrepreneurs on how they navigate the challenges of running a small business, their definitions of law of attraction, and how to build and maintain relationships for business success. 

In this episode we answer questions like:

• What do I say when I’m at a networking event?
• How do I find the right people to help me in my business?
• How has the ecommerce business changed from 2020 to today?

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericheyward/
• Talley and Twine: https://talleyandtwine.com/

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