Get It Done Business Mum:

Do you have an issue that you feel incredibly passionate about but you're not sure how to translate that passion into a viable business? In this week's podcast episode, J9 interviews food advocate Claire Deeks, a former corporate lawyer who has combined the power of blogging with social media to build a tribe of Mums passionate about providing 'real' and healthy food to their families.

This woman is on fire! Listen in to discover how Claire has built her social media following and blog, the ups and downs as she attempts to monetize, and how she is now using live events to spread her core message and advocate for an end to misleading food labeling in NZ.

Claire also has a fantastic offer for our Kiwi listeners - you can grab a great discount on any of her upcoming MOTHERS ON A MISSION events around NZ when you use the special Get It Done Mum discount code Claire has created! To find out more about the Mothers on a Mission events click on the link below, it's all in the show notes. And if you're in the Lower North Island, come along to the Lower Hutt event - J9 is guest speaking and would love to meet you in person! Our discount code for all events is: GIDM2016

So, if you're ready contribute to big change on an issue YOU are passionate about, llisten in to discover how Claire has done it >> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e059/

#nzpodcaster #domskitchen #gidm #realfood #paleo #mumpreneur #getitdonemum #podcastersparadise

Are you stuck in a business model that means you have to work longer and longer hours to make more money? Or perhaps you are in the early stages of your business but fear that you are not going to be able to cope with the demands on your time as the business grows? (meaning that you end up with LESS time with the kids instead of more, as you had originally planned!)

 If you fall into either of these categories then this week's podcast interview with the @handsoffceo Mandi Ellefson could potentially cause a complete turnaround in the way you think about your business and its future direction.

 Mandi teaches entrepreneurs with 6 and 7 figure businesses how to scale up and grow without working more hours. In this interview, we talk about how Mums can apply that same knowledge to grow their businesses (and earn more) in a sustainable way that leaves plenty of time for the important stuff, like hanging with your family.

 The terms 'scaling' and 'leveraging' are thrown about a lot in the online business space, so we spend time getting clear about what they mean and how they apply to what you are doing in your business. We also run through the common mistakes most business owners make when it comes to scaling up their businesses - there was lesson one in particular that really stood out and surprised us, so be sure to listen in to discover what it is!

 And of course, as a Mum herself Mandi gets what it's like when you are building a business part-time from home. When she started out she faced many challenges (just like you), including not being taken seriously and falling into the same traps that she now teaches others how to avoid- but today Mandi runs a highly successful and profitable business from home, in the hours of her choosing. It's pretty inspiring stuff!

Episode 057 Everything you need to know about making more sales in your product-based business! with Catherine Langman Do you own a product based business? We interview productpreneur coach Catherine Langman on all things sales, with a specific focus on product-based businesses. We cover how to make more sales, the common mistakes many product-based business owners make, getting a great campaign set up for Xmas, how to craft email sequences that convert, how to overcome your fear of being too salesy and much much more! You can watch or listen in to the interview here - http://www.getitdonemum.com/e057/

Only a couple of months left until Xmas can you believe it?!!! Something HUGE is happening for us in the lead up to Xmas (listen in to this week's podcast episode for the big reveal) so we are already planning for it. What about you? Does the thought of the Xmas holidays coming soon excite you, or does the mere thought of the silly season send you into heart palpitations? In this weeks episode, Jo and J9 have decided to tackle the Xmas stress so that you can set yourself - and your family- up to take a well-deserved break coming Christmas. And yes, we know it's only October, but with the next few months being the busiest of the year for many of you, we think it's important to tackle your planning - and mindset - around Xmas NOW, before the craziness kicks in. So let's do it - let's get stuck into how you can create a kick ass holiday break for yourself and your family this season, without the stress. Listen in to discover our top 5 tips for making sure your Christmas break will ROCK ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e056/ #planning #holiday #strategy #getitdonemum #gidm #nzpodcaster

Do you have a facebook group but struggle to post regular, engaging content? Perhaps you're thinking about starting one up, but aren't sure if it's the right fit for you? Or it could be that you already have a thriving FB group or online community, but you're struggling to figure out how to translate it into sales for your business. If any of these sound familiar, then you're going to love this weeks podcast interview with social media strategist Pauline Stockhausen. Listen in to hear how Pauline has built a thriving membership site, multiple facebook groups (for herself and her clients) and an email list of 65k in a very short time period. You're going to love the concrete tips and learnings Pauline shares in this interview, a big thanks to you Pauline for being so generous and open about your philosophy and the tricks that have worked (and haven't) along the way! Are you ready to rock your Facebook Group and your other online communities? Watch or listen in to the interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e055/ #socialmedia #strategy #getitdonemum #onlinecommunities #paulinestockhausen #gidm #nzpodcaster

Are you disorganised about the planning and creation of your facebook content - or simply sick and tired of having to think about it all the time? Perhaps you feel like you are spending WAY too much time on FB, yet never getting the results you are after? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! SO many of the Mums in our tribe tell us they have a love/hate kind of relationship with facebook. Yes it can be fun. Yes it can send some great business your way. But it can be such a time-sucker battling to create great content consistently week-after-week. When you are working on your own or starting out, it can feel completely overwhelming! The thing is, Facebook ain't going anywhere anytime soon, so we've got to get this sh*t figured out and make it work for FOR us, not against us. Enter today's guest expert and self-proclaimed facebook geek Claire Warin, founder of Pint-Sized Social Media. In this week's episode Claire steps us through her top tips for creating great FB content that is going to help you STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD in what is an increasingly crowded FB space. We cover three key chunks - planning, creation and scheduling of content on FB - and Claire shares some fantastic tips around how to pack a bigger punch with your FB content, in less time. Some of her ideas might surprise you, we certainly picked up some new strategies! Want to create a great social media presence by creating QUALITY CONTENT? Watch or listen in to the interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e054/ #socialmedia #strategy #getitdonemum #clairewarin #socialmediacontent #gidm

Wow, the universe really seemed to be against this week's episode going live for a while there! The first guests we interviewed were amazing but the recording was accidentally deleted (oh sh*t) and we were unable to re-record. Major scramble ensued as we tried to figure out how we were going to get it sorted before live date. Enter Angela Giles, lead generation & revenue strategist, and Instagram nut (phew!) In this episode, Angela covers "ALL THINGS INSTAGRAM" with a focus on making sure that the precious time and energy you are putting into your IG account translates into leads for your business. Yes IG is fun, but it's not just about sharing pretty pictures and quotes, it needs to contribute to your business growth too! So if you are wondering whether your business should be on IG, or you already have an account but it's not providing leads, then this episode is a great fit for you. This is a super-fun 'mega' episode packed to the brim with so many tips that my head was bursting afterwards. We even critiqued the Get It Done Mum Instagram account, so Jo an I have a bunch of great tips that we need to go and implement on our own feed. I came away feeling inspired about how we can use IG to grow our business and community of Mums. We trust that you will too! To find out more about how you can generate leads EVERYDAY using Instagram, watch or listen to the interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e053

Are you one of the many people who can't go an hour without checking social media on your smart phone? Perhaps you've been on social media nearly every day for the past week, month or even year?!!!

The fact is, for many of us social media can feel like both a blessing and a curse. It's a powerful tool for building our audiences and making connections (and yes, making sales) but it can also have a very negative impact on our productivity, and even more importantly, on the quality of our lives and relationships. For Mums like us who have a limited no. of work hours in the week, being disciplined about our time on social media is crucial to the results we get AND the quality of the time we spend with our loved ones when we not [supposed] to be working. Let's face it - despite what your mind may be telling you, that email or FB message can wait, and the world won't end if you don't check your Instagram account until tomorrow! This level of self-discipline isn't always easy - we struggle with it ourselves too, so we're excited to share four strategies that are working well for us in keeping social media addiction under control in this episode. You can watch or listen to the interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e052/ #socialmedia #distraction #strategy #getitdonemum

Do you want to create authentic, thriving relationships with your team and clients? Relationships - whether if it's with your clients, your team, or your family, have got to be your highest priority right? After all, these are the people most important to us in life! That's why we are so excited to share week's podcast interview with Maureen McCarthy and Zelle Nelson, creators of 'The Blueprint of We'. This transformational tool is being used by thousands of businesses and individuals around the world to create thriving business and personal relationships. We should know, we've been using it for years now and have trained in the tool with Maureen and Zelle! People often comment on how great our relationship is, and we're proud of how we've managed to navigate through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship (there's been enough of them!) and come out the other end with a partnership that is stronger than ever. This tool is what has set us up to do this, which is why we wanted to share it with you. To find out more about what the Blueprint of We is and how you can use it to create thriving relationships with your business partners, clients and even your loved ones at home, watch or listen to this inspirational interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e051/ #podcasting #mumpreneurs #GetItDoneMum #JoFoster #JanineOgg #theblueprintofwe #ZelleNelson #MaureenMcCarthy

Episode 50 wahoo!!!! Yes mums! Today we are celebrating the 50th episode of the Get It Done Mum Podcast! We can't believe we made it, or how quickly 50 episodes has flown by (kinda like having small kids right?) In this week's celebratory episode, we're going to take you through our top ten tips for starting a podcast, including our do's and don't's, and mistakes we've made along the way. If it's ever crossed your mind to start a podcast, this one's a definite listen, but it's an entertaining episode whether podcasting is up your alley or not! So, if you're planning to launch a podcast for your business or curious on how podcasting works, watch or listen to the interview here ->> http://www.getitdonemum.com/e050/