I have gotten so many messages this month about business owners feeling burnt out and so frustrated that they want to quit, or are questioning if they should quit their business. After the second one, I was curious, and after the FOURTH one today, I knew I needed to make an episode about it. It's totally valid to question yourself, your business, and feel like a lack in sales, especially during these economical times. Episode 123 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about whether or not you should quit your business. 

In this episode, I go over: 

• Questions you should ask yourself to do some internal work when questioning if you should quit your business or not. 
• Why people quit too soon, and a story of a real person and his uncle who learned this lesson the hard way. 
• My thoughts on the cultural normalcy of the phrase "winners never quit". 
• If quitting your business is a failure, or not. 
• The five things you should focus on if your business isn't doing too hot but you're not ready to give up. 
• Eight things to consider that will tell you it's time to quit your business. 

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Ashley Gutermuth is a military spouse comedian, but it's not all laughter behind her brand. Ashley has been hit by a car, cyberbullied by trolls on socials, and learned to push past it all. Today on episode 122 of the Moments with an MEO podcast, Ashley Gutermuth is sharing how to show up consistently, and how to push past the negativity and stay on top of your goals. 

On this episode, Ashley and I talk about: 

• Showing up Face-to-Camera, and how she does this multiple times a day to every social media platform. 
• How Ashley handles the negative comments, the trolls, and the mean people online, and what she does to leave their opinions off her shoulders. 
• Running and Roombas; why Ashley runs, picks up trash, and rescues Roombas. 
• How to keep going, even when you don't feel like the needle is moving or like people don't appreciate the work you've done behind the scenes. 

Ashley Gutermuth is a New Jersey-based stand-up comedian and actor. She appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon where she was chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to win the ‘Seinfeld Challenge.’ In 2021, Ashley won the headliner category of the US Comedy Contest.

Ashley has performed for The World Series of Comedy, The New York Underground Comedy Festival and The North Carolina Comedy Festival. She has also appeared on shows with Chris Kattan (SNL), Steve Hytner (Seinfeld) and Michael Winslow (Police Academy, America’s Got Talent) among many others.

Ashley regularly posts on social media and her hilarious videos of her stand-up and life as the spouse of a United States Military Veteran have exploded to over 50 million views!

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Remember when we couldn't eat birthday cake with our friends because of a pandemic? I remember. So does Karen and her (at the time) 6 year old son, who's heartbreaking virtual birthday realization prompted Karen Hetz to start a cake box company to bring birthday cake to children all across America. Throughout her journey of creating a business prompted by a gap in the market of the time, Karen has had to delicately balance everything from how to price her boxes to fit the market, and how to pivot when the gap in the market wasn't a need anymore. Episode 121 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about pricing and pivoting, and what a new business owner can expect to ponder in both of these issues. 

Karen and I discuss: 

• Starting a Covid-inspired business and how she got into and out of 2020 with a strong business connecting people together. 
• Pricing your new product or service to fit your niche and budget restrictions. 
• That lull in sales you can expect when you pivot and change your mission or message. 
• Kids in STEM and how baking and cooking in general strengthens their skills and brain.

Enjoy today's conversation? Don't forget to write a review and check out the links below:

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I have had 4 clients in the last week and a half tell me that they feel stuck. They stated that they feel unmotivated, misaligned, and/or feel like they can't take that next step for some unknown reason. I have helped each of them find their own pathway out of the mud, and back on track for their business, and that's what I hope to do for you today too! Episode 120 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about getting unstuck and back on track with your business.

In this episode I discuss how I get unstuck and my favorite ways to figure things out. I also explain, with examples, 9 ways to get unstuck and why you may be feeling stuck right now.

If you liked today's episode, be sure to rate/review it on your favorite listening app!

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Today's extra episode is with Jennifer Barnhill, the COO of Partners in PROMISE, which is a nonprofit organization helping to smash stigmas and tell stories around EFMP. Jennifer Barnhill is also a freelance writer with a focus on military family advocacy, a Navy spouse and mother of three. Episode 119 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about bucking the status quo through surveys and activism.

This is a special episode about Partners in Promise.

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Have you ever struggled to explain your design choices to your service member spouse? Or asked them to hide their sports collection items in the "man cave"? Curious what to do for your small business office space that's PCS-friendly? Then you'll want to tune in to this episode! Brittany Zimmerman, MEO of Bleu Bee Designs, is teaching us all about decor and adding fun pieces! Episode 119 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about fun and functional pieces to spruce up your military home! 

In this episode, Brittany and I discuss: 

• The first thing you can do when you get to your next empty home and can't paint. 
• The importance of multi-purposeful storage pieces and having a space and a place for everything. 
• Where to find inspiration for unique design choices.
• Where to start decorating your boring office space.
• How to blend your style with your spouse, and how to add them in every room in a beautiful way that pleases you both. 

Tune in each week to hear more military and entrepreneurial stories and tips!

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Often we get told our ideal client is our past self - but what happens if your true passion and calling is for a client or customer that isn't who you were or who you are? How do you show up as an expert in an area you've never walked? How do you handle the negative self-talk around being "qualified" to be there as a beacon of leadership in the space? These questions are exactly the questions Ashley Nichole, of Life Purely Nourished, had until our MEO Retreat in Phoenix, AZ. That's why episode 118 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about picking a niche that's not your past self. 

In this episode, Ashley and I discuss: 

• Pivoting and changing up your niche, even to a niche that you haven't personally ever been part of, and the challenges that come with that.
• Bouncing Back - what that looks like, realistic timelines, and motherly expectations.
• Telling yourself no and holding yourself back because of what you expect others to think or say

And more!

Ashley's last episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1312162/8754329

Tune in each week to hear spouse stories and gain business insights!

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Have you ever been curious how or what to gift a client as a small business owner? I have! While at the MEO Retreat in January we had Liz share a presentation on how to pick the perfect gift, and the power of a sentimental gift, during the retreat and I had to bring the same conversation to the podcast. Liz Sieger, MEO and Founder of Sketch And Sentiment, is a truly thoughtful and caring person. That's why episode 117 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about choosing the perfect sentimental gift for clients or employees, with Liz.

In this episode, Liz shares with us the importance of a gift being both functional and pretty, and the power that comes with the sentiment. She also shares actionable steps to find the perfect gift on a budget!

If you liked this episode, please rate/review it on your favorite listening platform!

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When was the last time you worked on getting to know your ideal client (or client avatar) on a deeper level? When was the last time you could remember who they were, how old they were, or what their kids' names are? If you're like most of my clients, you don't check in on your ideal client too often. I recommend to all my clients that you check in on your I.C.s at least once a quarter, if not more often! Episode 116 of the Moments with an MEO podcast covers two fun Ideal Client exercises I give my clients! 

In this episode, I chat about: 

• Users versus buyers, and why in some industries these may be two different people.
• The top 15+ questions you should be able to answer about your ideal client at any time.
• The T chart that I give my clients working on strengthening their social media content around the needs of their ideal client.
• Why it matters; when you're talking to everyone, you're really talking to no one.

And more!

Want to connect or ask Britt a question?
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Have you ever been curious about coding, or maybe the word overwhelmed seems to fit better in there? Today we are chatting with Julia Taylor, CEO of GeekPack, about the power and empowerment she found through teaching herself how to code, and why she chose to help over 2500+ women do the same. Episode 115 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about empowering yourself through a geek skill and feeling empowered to do whatever your heart calls for you.

In this episode, Julia and I discuss: 

• The power of code and other tech skills in the workforce as a military spouse, including how best a military spouse could utilize the power of a tech skill to make a long-standing career for herself.
• The relationship between foreign relationships and code; Julia walks me through making code sound less scary, and more of an option for anyone, even if you're not good at math.
• The common misconceptions around STEM fields that women have, and the stereotypes or stigmas around STEM fields that are actually true, making it harder for women to join this growing field.
• Her story as an American veteran turned UK military spouse!

Want to be part of the experience with GeekPack?

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