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We have a retention issue. Our good, hardworking people are leaving. The first thought tends to be that we must have a company culture issue, but it actually goes well beyond that. We spend time trying to add things to improve company culture, but it doesn’t create an environment that makes our employees feel appreciated. The truth is this–if you want to keep people, you must stop exhausting them. This week’s episode 95 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about how to boost employee retention and productivity!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the importance of addressing the real issues behind employee productivity and efficiency struggles. I also share some actionable steps you can take to support your team to be more efficient and productive. 

I’m covering: 

• Examples of real-time struggles for small businesses.
• The impact burnout has on our teams and businesses.
• Understanding the difference between the team’s busy work and intentional work.
• How to prioritize intentional work.
• Measuring the capacity of your team to help facilitate all of this.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Ep 45: Tracking and Keeping Score of Your Metrics

There’s a lot of fear and overwhelming for business owners because of the current climate of the economy and impending recession. The recession doesn’t affect all of us the same way and this is something we definitely learned during the pandemic. The best thing we can do is to see how far forward we can look in the market, economy, industry, etc., and do our best to predict what will happen. This week’s episode 94 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries includes tips for maintaining your business during a recession!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I share the importance of preparing our businesses for the down economy so we aren’t feeling as stressed or making poor business decisions. I’ll go through some actionable steps you can take right now to be proactive instead of reactive. 

Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• The importance of focusing on the fundamentals during a recession.
• How a recession can impact your business. 
• Why you need to get really friendly with your finances.
• The importance of having the right people in the right roles.
• How to use the information available to you to be proactive instead of reactive. 
• Simple ways to support your team in times of stress. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonate with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the abovementioned points.

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A lot of my clients find themselves with team members who are really good at doing the tasks within their role but they are not good at owning the bigger milestones or goals those tasks play into. This week’s episode 93 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about what could happen when you enforce accountability!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• What it means to actually hold people accountable for the functions and processes within their role.  
• How to implement accountability into your business and how to avoid the growing pains that will inevitably come up when doing so. 
• What happens when accountability becomes a foundational part of your business. 

Implementing accountability systems and then actually holding people accountable is not easy. It takes time. But when it happens, you’re able to move the needle closer to your goals. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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One thing I see happening across the women-led companies I work with is that they have reached a place where they realize they can’t manage all of the people anymore so they have to start filling some leadership or management roles, either internally or externally. And what is happening when they fill these roles is that they are finding that they are not getting the desired effect and the work still isn’t getting done. This week’s episode 92 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about leading vs. delegating vs. doing!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing how you can pinpoint why things aren’t getting done in your business and actionable steps you can take right now to transition your leadership team from delegating and doing into leading and growing. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Emily Soloby, host of the Hazard Girls podcast, co-owner of AAA School of Trucking, recipient of the 2021 EWI Empowering Woman of the Year award and so much more for creating Juno Jones, a shoe line that meets both safety and style standards. 
• Signs your leadership team is delegating instead of leading. 
• Why the work your team is doing should be outcome-based instead of task-based.
• On my mind outside of business: My bucket list hiking trip to Utah 

I encourage you to take a look at the people who are in those elevated roles in your business and ask yourself are they leading, or are they delegating or simply doing the tasks themselves. Because ultimately, we need our leaders to be leading. 

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There was a point in time where it clicked for me that the entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) was not geared toward the women entrepreneurs who are shouldering the home responsibilities while running their business, but rather to the male counterpart who are encouraged to work long hours and travel away from home. That’s why episode 91 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about why I don’t drink the Kool-Aid (in regards to EOS)!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Melissa Wirt, founder of Latched Mama for creating breastfeeding safe clothing and for supporting working moms before and during the pandemic. 
• Where the EOS system lacks in taking account the wats in which women specifically need to approach and run their business. 
• How I created my business to fill the gaps and give women entrepreneurs the flexibility they require. 
• How I approach programs and frameworks within my own business and with my clients. 
• What I actually like from EOS and what i think they are still missing.

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Episode 17: Boundaries Holding Women Entrepreneurs Back 

 Episode 38: Foolproof Your Business Plans

I cannot stress enough how important it is to bring the right people into your business that understand the expectations of the role they are being hired for. It can be incredibly frustrating and a waste of time when you hire someone who waits around for their hand to be held and to be told what to do. This week’s episode 90 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about how to build a team who “gets it.”

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the importance of building a team that understands and has the ability to own their role and actionable steps you can take right now to find the right people that are the right fit. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Whole30’s Melissa Urban for her new book, The Book of Boundaries, which encourages people to set and hold their own boundaries so they can set the limits that will set them free. 
• What it looks like when you hire someone that understands the expectations of their role.
• How hiring someone who is able to own their role will help your business grow and succeed. 
• My framework for finding the gaps in your business and filling those gaps with the right candidates. 
• My thoughts on reframing how we view neurotypical thinkers and leveraging their creative minds to come up with new ideas and solutions in business. 

When you have a team who “gets it” they don’t need to be told what to do because they already know what to do. 

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Episode 39: Accountability is Key

Episode 83: Using Job Descriptions to Attract the Right Talent 

Change is inevitable and sometimes it comes without us asking for it so instead of fearing change, we must embrace it and ask ourselves what we can start to do differently to not only survive but to thrive through this time. This week’s episode 89 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about staying flexible through failure!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Virginia Frischkorn shares how her app Partytrick acts as a “planner in your pocket” to help you make your aspirational event vision attainable. She also shares insight and advice on how to “fail forward” in business. 

Some of the things Virginia and I cover in this episode are:

• Taking inspiration from our kids as a reminder to stay curious and dream bigger. 
• How Virginia took her knowledge of event planning and turned it into something anyone can use to create a curated and cohesive event without the overwhelm. 
• What Virginia learned from her first failed launch and what she approached differently the second time around.
• Advice for leaders building their own companies. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonate with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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I’ve recently had an influx of clients feeling frustrated that their business tasks are not getting done and their business is failing to move forward because of it. More often than not I am finding that it is not a matter of ill-fitting employees but rather a lack of accountability. This week’s episode 88 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about why stuff is not getting done!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the importance of setting up systems of accountability within your business and actionable steps you can take right now to get your team members on the same page and contributing to the growth of the business. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Jeneva Bell, founder of Ruggable for changing the game and providing a solution for your rugs to clean easier and last longer. 
• Using the accountability chart to assign responsibility to the major functions of the business. 
• Scheduling quarterly meetings to map out where you want the business to go and how everyone can work together to get it there. 
• Implementing weekly leadership meetings to check the progression of goals and identify potential obstacles standing in the way. 
• My thoughts on making sacrifices the sacrifice of our lives in order to get to the top. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Ep 39: Accountability is Key

Ep 82: Managing Your Business Operations with Kaci Ackerman

Starting a business comes with its own set of obstacles but starting a taboo business is often met with pushback and disapproval. Today’s guest proves that despite these added challenges, perseverance and persistence can ultimately lead to success. This week’s episode 87 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about persisting through a taboo launch!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Nancy Jarecki shares how she started (& sold) her taboo business, despite the criticism of others and setting the example for what you can accomplish when you focus on your product and believe in yourself. Some of the things Nancy and I cover in this episode are:

• How Nancy saw the demand for a product and turned it into something safe and effective for its users. 
• The extended challenges and obstacles that you might face when launching a taboo company. 
• Protecting your brand against copycats. 
• How Betty Beauty expanded their product line to their male audience after the success of their original products. 
• Making your business attractive and saleable to potential buyers.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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When we bring on team members, they are bringing value into the business and in order for us to attract and retain them, we must provide value in return. Rewards structures are just one way we can provide that value and motivate employees to help the company reach its goals. This week’s episode 86 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about misplaced reward structures - rewarding for performance that drives unethical activity!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing how you can go beyond hourly and salary wages to reward employees financially and actionable steps you can take right now to be specific on the guidelines for your rewards to avoid unethical activity. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Melanie Perkins, founder of Canva, who, despite being rejected by 100 venture capitalists in her startup phase, turned her idea into a 26 Billion dollar company. 
• Deciding if an hourly wage or a salary wage is the right fit for your employees. 
• What offering bonuses, profit sharing, or equity compensation might look like in your business. 
• The benefits of having a rewards structure in place and how you can match your rewards structure to very clear, specific outcomes. 
• My thoughts on the messages I told myself about what I could and could not do that held me back (& what I am doing to make sure my kids don’t do the same).

When you have a well-crafted rewards structure in place, even if your employees aren’t 100% motivated by money, you’re going to encourage the right type of activity that gets you closer to your goals. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Ep. 39: Accountability is Key

Ep. 33: A Simple Strategy to Pay Yourself First