Honest Business

Do you have a big vision and mission for your business? Probably, right. Yet, more often than not, your big vision isn't aligning with your business plan and strategy. Today I'm discussing why this is the case, and what you can do to help you go beyond 7 figures in your business plan.
This episode isn't about telling you to make your vision smaller, I'm all about going big, and then even bigger. If you're ready to take your business to new heights, help more people and achieve the unimaginable, then it's time to ditch the playbook and create a business strategy suited to the vision you have.
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Unsure how to approach your team members with difficult conversations? In today's episode I discuss how you can bring these things up with your team, and what happens if you leave things unsaid.
If you don't like conflict, you want your team to be happy and you don't want to upset anyone then please listen to today's episode as I share ways you can approach these conversations in a way that works for you.
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Are you experiencing the natural journey of slow growth or do you have a sales problem? In today's episode I'm continuing the conversation that I started in the last episode. I discuss how your slow growth could be because you're self sabotaging yourself through comparing yourself to others, or because you're trying to achieve huge goals in such a short period of time.  I ask you some deeps questions throughout this episode to get you to think what might be the cause of your slow growth and how you can come to terms in accepting that it's normal to experience it.
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Do wish you were further ahead from where you are right now? Struggling to enjoy the moment instead of focusing on the future all the time? In today's episode I talk to you about slow growth, why feeling this way is normal and how to deal with the emotions that come along this journey.
Throughout this episode I get you to think about if you're being jealous in business, if you're utilising all the time you have and are setting up your offers accordingly to continue growing, as well as if you're increasing your skill level along the way.
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Having your onboarding process right takes a lot of time, and it won't be perfect for your first hire. Today I'm sharing with you my best practices when it comes to effectively onboarding a new team member, whether that's a contractor or an employee.
I focus this conversation around a virtual team, so if you're in the process of hiring your first team member or maybe you're enhancing your processes for your next, listen to today's episode to hear my tips and advice to improving the onboarding experience, for you and them.
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Wondering what to do when your business is going well, you're booked out and not sure what's next? When you've accomplished your goals there's not a lot of discussion and strategy on what you do now, do you just sit there at stay where you're at, set new goals, or start over again?
In today's episode I share with you the different strategies you can implement once you've become booked out in your business, you're living your dream life and have achieved the goals you've set.
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Are you struggling to find your perfect team member? Or maybe you're not sure where to even start? In today's episode I discuss my process in finding my perfect team members. From the hiring to the onboarding process, I break down how you can find team members that are a great fit for you and your business.
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Today I continue answering your questions about investing in your business, how to budget correctly and spend the 'right' amount of money on your investments.

If you're interested in hearing my answers to the below questions, then take a listen to this episode and don't forget to listen to the first four questions in part one.

In today's episode I answer:

1. Should you work with two coaches at one time?
2. I can't afford what I want to invest in, should I wait and save up or go with the second option?
3. I feel lost, I've gone through lots of different coaches and no one has anything further to offer me.
4. I'm investing but I don't see any ROI, why is this?
5. How much money is too much money to spend?
6. How should I plan my investments and actually be able to afford them?
   

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Curious about what to make your next investment in yourself and your business? I discuss how each type of support works differently to help you achieve your goals. Today I am answering your questions about investing, finding the right support, and whether you should stay with one coach or not.
If you're interested in hearing my answers to the below questions, then take a listen to this episode.
In today's episode I answer:

1. What type of support do you need?
2. Should I invest in a group or 1:1 support?
3. Should I stick with the same coach?
4. When do you move on from a coach?
   

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Wondering if your prices are too low? Or maybe you are overpricing and haven't signed many clients? In today's episode I discuss both sides and how this might be damaging your business growth.
From turning people away because they think you're too cheap and might lack in delivery, to feeling stuck in your current prices because you're worried it will change peoples perception of you. If you're looking to create an effective pricing strategy that matches your brand and business direction then take a listen to this episode.
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