Tips to prepare your business for a restful holiday season and exciting new year.

How was your Thanksgiving feast? I hope it was fantastic, and you're all set to dive into your end-of-year planning! I know the holiday season can be overwhelming with family gatherings, business goals, and a seemingly never-ending to-do list, but I'm here to help make things a whole lot easier for you.
Picture this: You, waking up on January 1, 2024, feeling excited and ready for the new year all because you've set up your business for success this holiday season. It's such a great feeling to have everything in order and fully enjoy the holiday festivities without worrying about work (that's what entrepreneurship is all about, right?).
I don't claim to have all the answers, but I do have some tips that are sure to give you some relief! So, let's make this holiday season stress-free and the most enjoyable yet. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

6:02: Two initiatives I focus on for October-November to ready the biz for December

8:23: Questions to ask yourself to make clear year-end intentions


11:42: A checklist to prepare your company to take off the final week of 2023  

16:15: A fun way to set the stage for an exciting new year with your team

17:41: Tips for fine-tuning your ideal week and reviewing your scheduling 


Happy holidays, my sweet friends! Listen in and put on your planning hat because you deserve to take time for yourselves and your loved ones during this special time of the year.

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#629: How To Balance Your Business During The Holiday Bustle

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My proven step-by-step strategy for planning out your entire promotional calendar and reaching your huge revenue goals! 

Picture this: you kicking off your year with a crystal clear vision of what's possible for your business and a rock-solid plan to reach those revenue goals? It's not too good to be true, my friend! In fact, it's totally possible by simply planning your promotional calendar and mapping out your revenue goals a year in advance. I’m telling you – these are 2 business growing staples that will have you scaling year after year after year! 
Now, I know it can be overwhelming to plan so far ahead, especially if numbers aren't your thing (I'm pointing to myself here). But as an entrepreneur, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to understand every aspect of your business, and revenue planning is a massive part of what will make you successful. 
Want to know how my team gets so much done in a single year and why we continue to hit our big goals? It’s because we plan for them! I know it's only May, but trust me – it's never too late or too early to start planning. 
So, grab a pen and paper or open that note-taking Google doc because, in this episode, I'm guiding you through a step-by-step strategy to create a fully-fledged promo calendar and revenue plan. 

Today, I cover: 

7:56: Questions to ask when reflecting on your last 12 months 


9:20: A simple exercise for brainstorming your big ideas 


10:35: How to get super intentional when designing your next year 


12:45: Advice for deciding on your non-negotiables 


15:49: A tangible guide for planning your revenue goals and identifying opportunities for more profit 


25:55: The importance of understanding your numbers 


30:58: Why you should never focus on the ‘how’ in your planning stage

33:35: Tips for taking a step back to audit, check, and prune your draft 


38:15: Making informed decisions about your promotion and launch calendar

44:20: How to break down your finalized yearly revenue projections by quarters 


Listen in and check out my revenue planning template freebie, pulled directly from my own business. Apply it to yours today and you’ll be thanking yourself in the future!

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Avoiding distractions, comparisons, and insecurities during a launch.

Ever found yourself in a situation where you put a massive amount of effort into creating an amazing digital course or webinar and have marketed it brilliantly, only to realize that everyone around you is launching a similar offer at the EXACT same time? If this has happened to you, you know just how overwhelming it is! 
Well, my friend, I completely understand this feeling because it literally just happened to me when I launched my Subscribed Bootcamp! I felt like every heavy hitter in the industry was launching their own bootcamp at the same time, and honestly, I panicked. But I know now there was no reason to! Trust me – it’s a natural feeling, but you can't let your insecurities or urges to compare yourself to your peers get the best of you! 
I've never talked about this topic on the podcast before, but it's an important one. In this episode, I walk you through how I've managed these feelings through more than a few of my launches! I also share some tips on avoiding distractions during a launch and using this friendly competition to your advantage. 

In this episode, I cover: 

4:54: Why you should always question and revisit your first thoughts 

7:21: Tips for avoiding distractions and comparisons during a launch


11:09: How to use healthy competition to light your fire 


12:53: My inversion problem solving exercise 


15:33: Deciding on your unique abundance motto 



Listen in and stay focused on YOUR goals, YOUR strategies, and YOUR audience. Remember, your biggest enemy during a launch is a pesky inner critic!

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#675: What To Do When You Launch At The Same Time As Your Peers

Here’s why upleveling your love life will uplevel your business with Matthew Hussey!

Do you ever dream of a reality where you're absolutely killing it in your career and your love life? Well, it's not just a dream anymore! I've got an absolutely brilliant guest joining me today with tons of expert tips and incredible guidance to help you achieve both! 
Matthew Hussey is a love life genius, a New York Times bestselling author, and the mastermind behind the #1 love advice YouTube channel with over half a billion views! Trust me, you're in for a treat! 
I know you might be thinking, "Why should I care if I'm not single?" Well, my sweet friend, this episode isn't just about finding love. We're diving deep into the psychology of entrepreneurship and how the same qualities that make you successful in love will make you successful in business. 
Matthew opens up about his journey from shy guy to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and how confidence and vulnerability are the keys to personal and professional growth. When you've got both love and success on your side, there's no limit to what you can do! 
Plus, whether you're flying solo, feeling stuck in your relationship, or needing a confidence boost, Matthew's new book "Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What)'' has got you covered!

Today, you’ll hear about: 

4:22: Why Matthew was initially passionate about helping people find love 

12:53: Advice for combatting imposter syndrome, embracing self-acceptance, and stepping into your confidence 


22:59: The importance of being vulnerable in your personal and professional life


27:37: Matthew’s biggest lessons learned from building his multimillion dollar business 

32:48: The similarities between being successful in entrepreneurship and being successful in love 


39:12: Why Matthew wrote his new book 



Listen in and pre-order your copy of Matthew's book now. Get ready to uplevel your love game AND your business game today!

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#674: The Psychology of A Successful Entrepreneur With Love Life Expert & Confidence Coach, Matthew Hussey

Why I believe my 2024 bookshelf will expand my knowledge, spark creativity and boost my mental health. 

Want to know a super simple yet super effective secret to success as an entrepreneur? Of course, you do – it's reading as much as possible! Believe it or not, reading books isn't just a fabulous way to expand your knowledge, but it will also help unleash your creativity, uplevel your business wisdom, and boost your mental health! 
Now, I'm not going to recommend the usual business or finance books that you've probably already read. Instead, my sweet friend, I have some exciting titles that are on my personal reading list for 2024, passed along to me by my brilliant friends and incredibly successful peers. I'm on a mission this year to broaden my perspectives and learn a ton of new things beyond my entrepreneurial niche. And, of course, I also love a light beach read in between! 
I know that you're extremely busy building your business, and finding the time to do anything within your packed calendar can be a challenge. That's why I also share my top tips and tricks to help you make reading a daily habit, no matter how chaotic your schedule may seem. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

1:16: Tips for finding time to read within your busy schedule 

5:54: A book for building your business that can thrive without you being directly involved 


8:33: A book for mastering self-improvement and the ability to learn new skills 


10:08: A book that highlights the importance of courage and managing expectations 


12:27: A book for transforming self-sabotage into power and building your emotional intelligence 


15:09: My favorite fun reads and page-turning biographies 



Listen in and get ready to learn all about your next literary obsession! I’ll be there flipping pages right alongside you. 

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#673: My Entrepreneur's Bookshelf: Must-Read Books for 2024

A simple strategy for remembering what you’re working toward in 2024!

Have you ever heard of selecting a personal word of the year? It's like having a roadmap to steer you through your year. Maybe you've even tried it yourself, with words like fitness, peace, or relationships. But, my friend, have you ever considered choosing a word of the year for your business? 
Last year, I did this exercise with my team, and it completely transformed the way I see my business. I'm telling you – this word became our guiding light and played a massive role in helping us achieve one of our best years ever! And since every year is unique, we took the opportunity to choose a different word that aligns with our specific goals for this year. 
But enough about my business! In this episode, I'm here for YOU. I reveal my top tips, tricks, and strategies to help you dial in on your goals for 2024 and choose a word of the year that aligns with your big dreams. It's time to push the boundaries of what you thought was possible for your business and get crystal clear on what's in store for you! 

Today, you’ll hear all about:  


3:10: Why ‘unreasonable’ was my company’s word of the year in 2023

7:15: How my team chose our word for 2024


9:54: Three tips for deciding on the word of the year for YOUR business 


12:45: A fun and tangible strategy for always remembering who you are and what you’re working towards



Listen and pick your word of the year now! And don't forget to drop me a line on Instagram to make it official. 

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#629: How To Balance Your Business During The Holiday Bustle

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