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Last week we talked about how to do a little mini audit on your business to see how the last quarter went. This sets you up to plan your next quarter! Knowing your business inside and out is pretty important, and when you take the time to do these quarterly audits, you save time when it comes to the (sometime overwhelming) quarterly plan. But, you may be wondering… how do I actually plan for a whole quarter?! Mom life, entrepreneurship, it is all so unpredictable and 3 months seems like a really long time, right? Of course it is! BUT, like with everything I teach the key is creating a flexible plan. So, today we are going to talk about the process I use to plan my quarters:

How To Create Your Plan

Start With Your Priorities

Choose 1-3 Big Goals

Map Out Promos

Choose Monthly Focus

Create Content Plan

And that’s it! Following these simple steps, paired with the quarterly reviews we covered last week, will get your set up to crush it quarter after quarter! Do you have a quarterly plan? Let me know at [email protected]

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Spring has sprung, and our homes aren’t the only places that need some tidying up this time of year! With the start of Q2, longer days, sunshine, and happiness… there is no better time than now to tidy up the home… and the biz! In this episode, Megan talks all about what Spring Cleaning her business means to her, and shares tips and inspiration to get your business and your life running as smooth as possible for Q2 and beyond! 

KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

-How to fulfill the need for change the pops up this time of year

-Battling pressure that comes with a new season

-How to overcome overwhelm and keep your to-do list in check

-Tips for making your schedules and routine work for the new season

-The exclusive invitation to the FREE Spring Clean Your Business 6 Day Challenge 

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Another one bites the dust… what happened to the first quarter of 2022?!?

If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start, and a new quarter is just as exciting as a new year. So, instead of sitting here wondering why we are still inside but time is still flying, I challenge you to embrace what you’ve done this year so far… and get ready to do even more in Q2!

A good place to start is to give yourself a little audit for the past 3 months (think of it as a personal business review)  and see where you’re at, what you accomplished, and where you need to improve. I’m going to walk you through how I do my quarterly audits and set myself up to stay on track and kick some business booty!

Start with the WINS

Run the Numbers

Check your Systems and Habits

Check for Consistency

Audit your Marketing Plan

Revisit your Why

Avoid Burnout

Start your Q2 Plan

Do you do a quarterly review? What are you most excited about in Q2? Let me know at [email protected]

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We are rounding out our month of Women Empowerment with the inspirational Becky Jarvis. Becky saw an opportunity that would give plus-size women the chance to feel truly beautiful, and she couldn’t resist. Seven years later, thanks to her work, time, and dedication, Jarvis is the founder and owner of Curvy Chic Closet, the largest plus-size consignment sales event in North America. Twice a year, these body positive events attract hundreds of women across Portland and the Pacific Northwest to purchase clothes and accessories at incredible discounts and attend the largest plus size fashion show on the west coast. The fashion show has grown tremendously and features women of color, women of different abilities, women of all ages from 14 to 60+ which empowers and inspires women and now men of size (Big & Tall) to believe in their personal beauty and confidence.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

-How Curvy Chic Closet and Curvy Closest Foundation came to be

-Our stories of battling with body confidence

-The plus size fashion industry

-Is body positivity and image shifting or is it just a “trend”

-How to feel empowered and love your body at any size

👉Connect With Becky : https://www.facebook.com/CurvyChicCloset

https://www.facebook.com/CurvyChicClosetFoundation

https://www.instagram.com/curvychicclosetpdx/

www.curvychiccloset.com

www.ccc.foundation

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👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email! This week’s Boss Lady Spotlight is Tracy Rodriguez 🤩 For all those with pain that won’t quit, you do NOT have to keep living this way. Tracy Rodriguez is a Corrective Exercise Specialist giving women the tools to eliminate chronic pain when no other methods have worked. You can snag your free consultation to find pain relief by DMing her on Instagram @tracyrodriguezces or you can visit www.workpainfreeprogram.com to learn more.

It’s one thing to own a business, but you’re taking it to a whole new level when you create a brand for yourself! You want your brand to not only encompass your business and clearly represent your message, but also to show your audience who YOU are. You brand should be created with YOU at the center! Creating a personal brand has been one of the best things I’ve done for my business…. And honesty my life. It is on of my secrets to creating my own unique balance! So today I’m going to share a few things to consider when creating your own brand!

Understand Who You Are

How You Want To Be Perceived

Your message

Your story

Consistency

Want to learn more about creating a personal brand? Send me a message at [email protected] or check out my signature program, The Brand You Strategy: https://megangillespie.podia.com/the-brand-you-strategy

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Who couldn’t use a little more JOY in their lives these days? Our guest for this episode is an author, speaker & JOY seeker Nina Obier, who will light you up just by hearing her voice! Her jam is JOY and she joins us today to talk about the journey of YES, importance of clarity, confidence, and commitment, and drops some serious mindset shift hacks on us! If you’re in need of a pick me up and a dose of positivity, you’ve come to the right place!

Key Points From This Episode:

-Nina’s experience of raising babies from corporate america to entrepreneurship to being a “single married mom”

-How to find and create more joy in your life

-The power and journey to Y.E.S.

-Simple hacks for a positive mindset shift

👉Connect With : www.ninaobier.com instagram @ninaobier

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👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email! This week’s Boss Lady Spotlight is Hello Dahl Baby🤩 The goal of Hello Dahl Baby is to curate a minimalist, comfortable, collection of clothes and baby items from high quality brands. Hello Dahl Baby will be made up of items that are easy to mix and match to accommodate many outfit changes throughout the day. The Dahlia-tested, parent-approved durability of our products ensure they will be yours to love, wash, and pass down for years.

This week we are talking about something I’ve never really shared about… and that’s how to create a podcast! Creating a podcast is a great way to get yourself in front of a larger audience and make new connections outside of social media! I started my podcast almost 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter and have learned a lot along the way! Today I’m going to share some of what I’ve learned to help you start your podcast and get to blabbing about what you love, too!

Establish Your Idea

Plan Your Show Format

Identify Your Message

Know Your Audience

Pick A Platform

Choose Your Equipment

Go For It

So there you have it! Have you ever thought of starting a podcast? If you’d like more tips on starting a podcast send me a message at [email protected] . I’d love to help you get your voice heard!

What if you had a place to go where you felt seen, heard, and supported in your business and motherhood with a community of women who GET YOU? Becoming a member of BLAB HQ- your personal headquarters for all things business and motherhood!  

 https://megangillespie.podia.com/boss-ladies-and-babies-headquarters 

Does this sound too good to be true? It isn’t, I promise! Remember, I’ve been where you are and I created this space with YOU in mind. So here's what you get:  Monthly Training Workshop With Interactive Worksheets  

Monthly Ideation Hour and Q&A 

 Monthly Networking Events  

Weekly Accountability  

Weekly Inspiration  

Unlimited Connection and Interactions With Like Minded Women ... and SO MUCH MORE!  

JOIN NOW! https://megangillespie.podia.com/boss-ladies-and-babies-headquarters

Today we are joined by a brilliant and relatable nutritionist, Sophie of What's Good Nutrition.  She believes that the smallest things we do every day create our life and we have such power when it comes to the products and foods that we eat every day, to change things for the better. She’s fascinated with the human body and how food can influence it to the best or worst. But she’s also living the mom life and enjoys every minute of it. And today, we aren’t going to be chatting with her about nutrition (but make sure you check out her insta for tons of super helpful tips), we are going to be talking all about building her business as a mom, while her family and support system lives in another country, and how she makes it all work.

Key Point From This Episode:

-The impact of a long distance support system

-Tips for building a new local support system

-How to find balance when you’re raising babies and growing a business without family around

-Getting your mindset right for when things get hard

-How the food we put into our bodies affects our mindset and emotions

👉Connect With Sophie : @whatsgoodnutrition https://whatsgoodnutrition.podia.com/

Snag the free ebook with easy and healthy meal ideas & get 10% off any What's Good Nutrition online products with the code BOSSLADIES 

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👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email! This week’s Boss Lady Spotlight is Mama Bear Bookkeeper 🤩 Mama Bear Bookkeeper - Chante Bierman 360-633-4404 [email protected] facebook.com/mamabearbookkeeper (website under construction) As-needed bookkeeper exclusively for small businesses, entrepreneurs, & start ups. Also available for individuals and their personal finances.  In addition to bookkeeping, I also offer education services, budgeting, debt organization, monthly meetings, and tax prep+referrals.  Free 30 minute consultation for anyone mentioning this ad!

Who loves a good freebie? I know I do! And there is no better way to connect with your audience, provide value, and grow that email list than by providing the perfect freebie/opt in for your audience! Don’t be afraid to share some secrets and throw that value out there. You want your freebie to be something you COULD sell, but you’re so amazing that you’re sharing it for free.You want your audience to feel like since your free stuff is SO GOOD you’re paid offers or products must be freaking amazing! Now, I never suggest giving everything away for free, and I’m a big advocate for charging what you’re worth for your services. But, offering a great freebie is a sure fire way to be seen as a leader in your industry! You’re leading with value showing that you’re so good at what you do you’re confident enough to share it for free (which, in the long run will get you more sales.. promise!)

Know Your ICA

Think Outside The Box

Identify ICA's Pain Points

Make A Plan For Creation

Base Your Freebie Off A Promotion

Ask Your Audience

What kind of freebies do you offer? Let me know at [email protected] 

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