Mom Biz Solutions with Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach

We all know we need to network in order to build relationships that help build our business. There are plenty of groups out there we could join, but how do we find the right fit for us? Tune in today as I share some tips for making sure you choose a networking group that's the right fit for you.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

They say a cluttered space makes for a cluttered mind, and that often rings true for many mom entrepreneurs, especially those who work from home. Is the clutter building up all around you? Is it distracting you from the work you need to get done? Let's review a few simple steps to get organized so you can be more productive.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

Are you constantly setting goals for yourself only to ignore or give up on them soon after you create them? Do you have good intentions but really stink at follow through? Are you tired of feeling mad and frustrated at yourself? You may be in a nasty cycle of self-sabotage. On today's episode, I'll describe this cycle, help you understand why it's happening and offer some powerful tools that just might help you be the person you really want to be

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

One of my private coaching clients is in a period of transition and considering what kind of business she wants to start next. She has considered everything from a green/environmental startup to a financial trading firm to afterschool and summer camp enrichment programs for young kids. All interest her. All align with her current skills sets and talents. All could work well given her geographic area and market. And yet none may be the right chocie for her. How do you choose a startup that works for you? I'll walk you through my step-by-step process.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

I attended and spoke at a fabulous conference yesterday: The Michigan Business Professional Association's Women and Leadership in the Workplace Conference. The organizers provided several opportunities for the 400 attendees to network with each other, and I observed some interesting networking practices that work--and some that truly don't. I'll share these observations on the show today so you can be ready to win at your next networking event.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

As a mom, your life is defined by time...how much time you have before the kids get up, the logistics involved in picking up and dropping off kids in different places at the same time, how much time you have to work on a client's project, etc. We all get the same 24 hours each day, but there are ways for mom entrepreneurs to be more productive in the little time they have. On today's show I'll share several productivity hacks to help you be more efficient and effective.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

I'm headed to Las Vegas to speak at a private leadership retreat this weekend--woo hoo!!--and the title of my talk and workshop is "Own Your Path." I thought I'd give you a little preview of what I'll be sharing with the high-achieving women I'll be working with this weekend. What does it mean to truly own your path? Why might the results be different if we own our path versus simply following a path someone else lays out for us? I'll tell you all about it on today's episode.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach and co-founder of MomBiz.com, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mombiz owner who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

A client of mine scheduled a call with me last week and asked this question: "I'm just wondering if now is the time for me to quit?" Have you ever had this question? Have you pondered whether you've come to the end of the line with your business? It's a big decision, and I'll help you sort it out. 

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach and co-founder of MomBiz.com, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mombiz owner who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach and co-founder of MomBiz.com, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mombiz owner who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, just published by Career Press at www.MomsMeanBusinessBook.com.

'Tis the season for all things jolly, for giving, for sharing, for wrapping up, for connecting with family and friends, for traveling, for holiday parties and school concerts and soccer tournaments...and for overwhelm when you're a mom entrepreneur! Are you feeling the burn out coming on yet? I sure am. Today I'll read a section from our chapter on Self-Care in my book Moms Mean Business. You need to tune in today. Trust me on this! 

Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach and co-founder of MomBiz.com, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach who wants you to succeed on your own terms.

Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mombiz owner who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.

Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her or have her speak to your group at www.MomBizCoach.com. Her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur, will be published by Career Press in October. Grab your free MomBiz Toolkit (Time Map, Engagement Marketing Strategy and Simple Business Plan) at www.MomBiz.com!