HerBusiness

Money is one of the most misunderstood topics when it comes to running a business. In fact, way too many business owners run away from the topic of money and finances, of profit and wealth. That's why we're excited about this episode of the HerBusiness podcast.

In this episode of HerBusiness, we sit down with Laura Elkaslassy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, who shares her insights on achieving profitability and sustainable growth in business. Laura delves into the power of the Profit First methodology, the importance of having a clear money strategy, and the mindset shifts necessary to transition into the role of a CEO.

She also shares her personal practices for maintaining focus and balance. This episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiration for women entrepreneurs looking to take their businesses to new heights.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

-> Discover the power of the Profit First methodology and how it can transform your business's financial health.

-> Learn the importance of having a clear money strategy and understanding your numbers.

-> Understand the mindset shifts necessary to transition into the role of a CEO and effectively manage multiple businesses.

-> Gain insights on maintaining focus and balance through daily practices such as meditation, reading, and exercise.

-> Explore the significance of being part of the right networks, participating in masterminds, and mentoring others for personal and professional growth.

-> Learn from Laura's personal journey of self-reflection and continuous learning to better serve her team and make a greater impact.

-> Laura's insights on profitability, mindset, and personal growth are invaluable for any woman entrepreneur looking to grow her business.

Remember, as Laura says,

"Being profitable allows you to do the things that you otherwise would kill your business over really if you didn't have that profit in there. And we forget that profitability is actually what allows you to be really purposeful with your money."

So, let's take these lessons and apply them to our businesses. Keep growing, keep learning, and most importantly, keep doing what you love every day.

Mentioned in this episode:

-> Join the HerBusiness Network

-> Profit First Professionals Australia

-> Laura Eklaslassy

Growing a business, or achieving any goal, starts with how you think, how big a vision you can hold and how long you can hold that vision while taking the necessary steps to realise it.

In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Julia Watts of Sample Room, a successful entrepreneur who has grown her business to a seven-figure level.

Julia shares her journey, her challenges, and her strategies for success, focusing on three crucial themes - thinking BIG, project management and understanding your customer.

"Setting clear goals, systemising operations, and thinking big are the pillars of business growth. But remember, you are the golden goose of your business. Look after yourself, because if you stop, the whole business stops." - Julia Watts

Listen to Discover:

-> The importance of project management and planning in business growth.

-> How understanding your target customer and finding a niche can lead to more successful and cohesive branding.

-> The value of setting clear goals and systemising operations for business success.

-> The significance of self-care and personal time in maintaining your role in the business.

-> The impact of treating yourself as the 'golden goose' in your business.

-> How to approach and overcome challenges that pop up as your business grows.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> Sample Room

In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast we look Jane Cay's inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Jane is the founder and CEO of birdsnest, an online fashion store that was vote No.1 in this year's Online Retailer of the Year awards.

Jane is a successful entrepreneur who has built a multi-million dollar business from a small country town, now employing more than 150 staff.

In this interview, Jane shares her experiences, from the challenges of letting go and building trust in her team, to the evolution of her role as her business grew.

Listen to Hear Jane Share:

-> Insights on the importance of adaptability and how Jane's business was able to pivot quickly during challenging times.

-> The role of mindset in business success and how it evolves as the business grows.

-> The shift from being a traditional retailer to manufacturing their own labels, which allowed them to have a more inclusive size range, exclusive styles, more control over their inventory and more profitability.

-> Jane's experiences on building trust in her team and the challenges of letting go.

-> The potential of the online market and how it has opened up enormous opportunities for her business — and can for you too.

Enjoy these valuable insights from Jane Cay's experiences and better understand about the importance of adaptability, building trust in your team, recognising the potential of the online market and investing your yourself - your skills AND your mindset.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

At HerBusiness, we love to help women business owners to build the business of their dreams.

In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we're thrilled to have Kristy-Lee Billett, a real advocate for small businesses and the founder of People Powered HR.

Kristy-Lee shares her expertise on how to overcome the challenges of being the boss, dealing with fear, stress, and anxiety, and growing confidence in your role.

She also provides insights into her unique program, People Powered HR, which offers ongoing support for small businesses in areas such as team structures, roles, responsibilities, and motivation.

In this Episode You'll Discover:

-> How to PLAN the IDEAL STRUCTURE for your business, NOT just defaulting to what you've seen competitors do or what you've created so far.

-> The concept of a 'CLEAN SLATE' and how it can help IDENTIFY GAPS in your business.

-> How to CREATE your role as the business owner or CEO, DECIDING what your role LOOKS LIKE.

-> Insights into how to FORGET about your existing team and roles, and IMAGINE an ENTIRELY NEW structure.

-> The IMPORTANCE of understanding HR LEGISLATION and EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.

-> And MUCH MORE…

We hope you enjoy these valuable insights into building a dream team for sustainable business growth.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> People Powered HR

-> HerBusiness Network

-> Power Week

Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we delve into the inspiring journey of Chantel Gilbert, a successful entrepreneur who, along with her husband Josh, started their business right after their honeymoon, from Chantel's childhood bedroom.

Today, they're on a mission to reach $10 million in revenue.

In this episode, Chantel shares her insights on steering her own ship, seizing opportunities, and the joy of constantly improving.

"I was waiting for someone to give me permission to do more and I shouldn't have been."

Listen to This Episode to Discover:

-> How Chantel Gilbert navigates her business journey with a strategic and visionary mindset

-> The importance of taking opportunities when they come and making your own rules.

-> The joy of problem-solving and constantly moving forward to make things better.

-> Insights into Chantel's "zone of genius".

-> The decision to join a Mastermind group during a significant life change and the value of asking for help to get where you wan to go, faster.

-> How small changes or insights can have a snowball effect on your business.

From embracing a strategic and visionary mindset to seizing opportunities and asking for help when needed, Chantel's insights offer valuable lessons for any entrepreneur.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, this episode provides practical tips and inspiration to help you on your journey.

Tune in to discover how you can steer your own ship and create a business that brings you joy.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> Marketing Success Mastermind

-> The REACH Retreat in Hawaii

All the business strategies in the world don't matter if you are not committed to your personal growth.

In this epiosde, we're diving deep into the importance of having a clear vision, purpose, and mindset.

Caitlin Mitchell, CEO or Excellence in Leadership, shares her stories and eye-opening anecdotes, revealing the incredible impact of personal growth and self-awareness on growing a thriving business.

You'll love this as much as our HerBusiness Members do.

Listen to This Episode to Discover:

-> Discover the importance of having a CLEAR VISION and PURPOSE in business to drive decision-making and stay aligned with your ultimate goals.

-> Gain insights into the significance of membership, partnerships, and CURIOSITY in reaching the next level of business growth and EMBRACING FAILURE as a stepping stone to success.

-> See the transformative power of personal growth and self-awareness in becoming the person who can achieve the SUCCESS you want.

-> Understand the role of mindset and belief in achieving success and how a growth-oriented mindset can propel you forward.

-> Get effective strategies for MANAGING YOUR INNER DIALOGUE and consciously choosing positive thoughts to shape your reality.

Mentioned in this episode:

-> HerBusiness Network -> Excellence in Leadership

Today on the show we have a special guest.

And we cover a topic that is near and dear to our hearts at HerBusiness — busines relationships.

Joe Polish is the author What's In It for Them? 9 Genius Networking Principles to Get What You Want by Helping Others Get What They Want.

In this podcast episode, Joe shares insights and strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs achieve remarkable success and invaluable lessons on building authentic relationships that drive business success.

He also shares how leaders can enrol others in their mission.

Listen to This Episode to Discover:

-> How to create VALUE in advance and win customers' trust and loyalty.

-> The key to balancing work and personal WELL-BEING for long-term success.

-> The role of ENTHUSIASM in ethical marketing and how it can propel your business forward.

-> Mastering the art of COMMUNICATION to strengthen relationships and set the stage for future success.

-> Why WORK ADDICTION, or workaholism, is a common struggle among HIGHLY DRIVEN entrepreneurs and what to do about it

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We're helping you move "From Fuzzy to Focused" by discussing how a clear vision is essential in business.

In this episode, we delve into the importance of having a clear vision for your business and your life.

We tackle the often complex issue of aligning your personal desires with your business goals and provide practical tips and tools to help you uncover, clarify, and articulate your vision.

Listen to Hear:

-> How your business vision guides your marketing activities and the clients you work with.

-> Why your vision is the driving force behind your daily actions and why not having a clear vision could leave you unsatisfied or even lost in your business.

-> Why a world-changing vision might be the wrong choice for you, and how to arrive at a place where your vision is ideal for you.

-> Simple exercises and prompts for removing the fuzziness and finding the focus.

-> Exploring what truly brings you joy in your work to leverage your unique skills, talents, and expertise and to make a positive impact.

-> The Power of Visualization and Defining Your "Why"

-> Where to find inspiration for a clearer vision that compels you to take action towards your dream business.

"When you're working on something you care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you."

- Steve Jobs

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> Business Growth Summit for Women Entrepreneurs

In this podcast episode, we talk with our special guest, Melissa Horvat of Graphika. She has spent her career helping professional service-based businesses connect with their ideal clients through branding, graphic design, and digital services.

She shares the importance of branding for small businesses, particularly for women entrepreneurs, and shares her unique model known as the "Brand Gap Map".

Listen to Hear:

-> The crucial role branding plays in the success of a business and why your brand is the essence of your business

-> Understanding What a Brand is and why it's not simply a logo or the colours a business uses.

-> The Brand Gap Map: Melissa introduces her Brand Gap Map model, a roadmap designed to help entrepreneurs identify where they currently stand in their business and branding journey and chart the course to where they want to be.

-> The insights you can gain from seeing your business from an external perspective.

-> How small changes in branding can have significant impacts on your business.

-> Lastly, Melissa talks about how sharing the story of your business can enhance your brand. She emphasises the importance of incorporating your unique personality and values into your brand so that you can create a connection with your clients.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> The HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind

Do you often shy away from confrontation, finding it difficult to address critical issues? Perhaps you find yourself tip-toeing around the proverbial 'elephant in the room,' unsure of how to broach the topic. And when you do muster the courage, do you get nervous about how to initiate the tough conversation?

Dealing with pushback and negative responses can be stress-inducing, causing you to stew on important matters in fear of rocking the boat.

And even if you do confront the issue head-on, it may sometimes feel like the conversation veers off course and goes pear-shaped.

In this episode, we dive into the inevitable and essential aspect of being a business owner: challenging conversations.

Imagine possessing the skills to overcome your fears, embracing confidence and certainty when addressing issues head-on. What if you could manage your emotions in a way that keeps you calm and composed throughout difficult conversations? And, most importantly, what if these challenging discussions could actually strengthen connections?

Our guest today is Louise Davis of Louise Davis Consulting, is an expert in helping leaders navigate tough talks. She has worked with countless leaders to successfully create healthy relationships with and within their teams, all while achieving outstanding results.

Don't miss out on the chance to gain invaluable insights and guidance from our guest, Louise Dvais! Book a call today to take the first step towards mastering difficult conversations and forging stronger connections in your business.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> The HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind

-> Louise Davis Consulting