Imperfectly Ambitious

Friends, if you have ever thought about network marketing, are just starting out, or are rocking it in network marketing now, this episode is for you!

Julie Ciardi and I get real and talk all about the stigma of network marketing. Why the stigma exists, and what the reality is.

We also talk through some of the most common questions around having time to start a network marketing business and how the business model really works.

Julie is a former VP of Marketing for a Fortune 500 company, and has started multiple businesses. You are going to love this conversation packed full of perspectives and valuable nuggets to get you thinking about how you are either running your current network marketing business, or it might just be what you need to hear to get started :)

If you have any questions about anything you've heard here, please feel free to send me a DM on Instagram!

To learn more about Julie:

Podcast: Ignite Your Side Hustle

Free Facebook group: Side Hustler Igniter Squad

Instagram: @julieciardi

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Who doesn't want to work with integrity and feel genuine in growing relationships with customers?? Customer experience is vital in building and growing long lasting relationships, ultimately built on trust. We hear about customer service and experience all the time, but I think what this really means has been lost and taken for granted.

In this episode, you will learn four key areas to focus on consistently in order to stand out, build lasting relationships, and create an exceptional reputation for your business and brand.

If you want to establish relationships and create raving fans, intentionally leveling up your communication and customer experience will play a huge role in that!

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Come hang out with me on Instagram if you aren't already. Hope to see you there!

In this episode, we are diving in to the dynamics of doing business with a friend, or partner. What does that look like, and how do you navigate a new business relationship when it merges with a personal relationship?

Thinking about hiring a friend or family member? Sarah challenges us to think through this.

Sarah gives great advice on how to communicate and set expectations upfront around boundaries of the relationship.

Another key take-away? You need to set priorities. You need to have the self reflection to ask yourself, in this relationship what is the priority? The business or the personal relationship? And then we talk through how that plays out!

Sarah has so many great tips and insights; I hope you enjoy it!

Let's talk about boundaries and why they are so important!

Dr. Caroline Iscovitz is a Doctor of Psychology with a specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy and now is a female entrepreneur coach. For almost a decade, she has empowered women in the mental health field and now through coaching. She has a true passion for guiding and supporting women entrepreneurs, who are overwhelmed from balancing their careers, their families and their health to be in control of the decisions they make, the relationships they nurture, and taking care of themselves without guilt.

As a former people pleaser, Caroline is hyper aware of the boundaries that we need to set for ourselves and others. Creating boundaries in both our personal lives and in business creates space and time for what matters the most.

Tune in to hear more ideas on how to practice implementing your boundaries. If you are a fellow recovering people pleaser, you'll want to join us ;)

Peri Shawn is an award-winning business author, and has been teaching and coaching leaders about the neuroscience of leadership and business growth for more than 20 years. She loves coaching female executives how to unleash their true leadership potential.

Peri has been dedicated to research around what makes some people do better than others. What makes high achievers perform at a certain level?

In this episode we will talk about:

• High performers, and what they do differently
• Leadership
• Sales growth
• The power of asking powerful questions

Peri reminds us that there is no ceiling at all for us... Set the goal as high as you want it to be, and make a plan to get there.

If you are passionate about women in business and leadership, I know you will enjoy this episode as much as I do!

Peri Shawn is an award-winning business author, and has been teaching and coaching leaders about the neuroscience of leadership and business growth for more than 20 years. She loves coaching female executives how to unleash their true leadership potential.

Peri has been dedicated to research around what makes some people do better than others. What makes high achievers perform at a certain level?

In this episode we will talk about:

• High performers, and what they do differently
• Leadership
• Sales growth
• The power of asking powerful questions

Peri reminds us that there is no ceiling at all for us... Set the goal as high as you want it to be, and make a plan to get there.

If you are passionate about women in business and leadership, I know you will enjoy this episode as much as I do!

People get so hung up on titles in the workplace, and think that in order to be a leader, you have to have a title that with the word manager, director, or some other executive function.

The reality is that you can be a leader without technically having direct reports, or a job role that puts a manager or director title on your business card. The reverse is also true. You can be a manager of people, and not be a leader...or be a bad one.

Decide that you are going to be a leader, and then seek out opportunities to show leadership. Don't wait until someone else gives you a title that indicates that you are in a leadership role by default. Remember, YOU get to make decisions that will build your life. You are in the driver's seat. It will be noticed - in your company, in your industry, and really it carries over into all areas of your life. From there, opportunities will open, and you will find yourself stepping into things that are new and exciting.

Join me for this week's episode to hear more about how this applies in our day to day lives.

Check out the full show notes here!

In this episode, you will learn how simplifying will help you to do more and make a greater impact in your life.

Alyce is a mom, wife, physician-scientist and aspiring minimalist. Alyce has been blogging for >10 years with the goal of sharing her story, and bringing the minimalist mindset to those in the midst of overwhelm. Alyce's purpose is to help female professionals slow down their life without sacrificing productivity, so we can all get back to guilt-free success!

Alyce is passionate about showing women that you don't have to choose between a career and a family; that you CAN do it all. The key is simplifying in all areas of your life. We only have so much energy to give, and simplifying will help to avoid overwhelm and burn-out. Alyce talks about the disciplined pursuit of less. I just love that term...!

We also talk a bit about work-life integration, asking for help, and how those concepts play into general fulfillment in life.

Don't listen to the naysayers who say that you can't 'do it all'. This discussion will give you a perspective on how you can do all of the things that really matter, and will give you some bite-sized ideas on how to start shredding away what doesn't.

Enjoy!

Do you have things that you want to get done, or even a big goal that you want to achieve, but just can't see how you can fit anything else into your days and weeks. Do you find yourself thinking that now just isn't a good time to start something because you have so much going on?

After listening to this episode, you will learn how to structure your days and weeks to be more productive, and achieve your goals - big or small.

Don't forget to grab The More Productive Week PDF here: www.imperfectlyambitious.com/freebies! That will give you the framework we'll talk about in the episode, as well as printable weekly calendar templates, so you can start practicing this method right away! Here's the thing, I use my digital calendar for all of my daily appointments, work meetings, conference calls, etc., but I use a paper planner for my other most important work, to help me stay on track.

Alright, let's dive into the 7-Step framework of how to break down a big goal into smaller mini-tasks and how to incorporate those into your week, so you can own your schedule and spend more time on the things that matter the most!

How do we really 'find' our joy, so that we can live a more fulfilled life?

Elizabeth is an integrative psychotherapist, writer and speaker. Part of Elizabeth's work is uncovering how to experience joy in an authentic and meaningful way. Our lives get chaotic and we get so into our routines sometimes, that we lose track of how to make space for joy.

Listen in as we talk about limiting beliefs that suck the energy and joy out of us, and the notion that you really can't pour from an empty cup. In this episode, we talk about how to take small steps to get back to joy.

Let go of the idea that we have to be perfect and have it all together in order to be successful. Focus on being your best self, right now.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and are able to get back to making more space for joy in your life!