I am very vocal about how extremely passionate I am when it comes to growing a small, but mighty team. You know, we hear it all the time, that in order to grow, we need to let go. But it’s not always easy to do that! It’s not always easy to know straight away what aspects of your biz you’re ignoring or procrastinating over. It’s also quite scary to let someone into your business because we’re so protective of it!

The thought of having anyone take on some of that responsibility can be really frightening.

That said, if you’re holding onto tasks that don’t fall within your skill set you’re likely holding yourself back in terms of business growth. And today’s guest is here to help you overcome those fears so you can confidently let go.

Today's guest is Theresa Loe and she is incredible! Theresa is a Team Building and Leadership Coach for beginning to multi-7 figure Online Entrepreneurs. She helps CEOs build small, self-managed teams within a scalable company structure so that they can work less while having a bigger impact on the world. 

Theresa provided a guest Masterclass inside of the Social Method Society to teach my Members all about hiring your first VA and outsourcing. She is a wealth of knowledge, and I knew I had to get her onto the podcast to share her expertise so that you're set up for success BEFORE you start growing your team.

During this episode, Theresa is going to cover how you can get out of the “can’t afford help” mindset, why training someone doesn’t take as long as you think, what the common mistakes are when hiring your first VA and how to avoid them, and so much more. 

Let’s get into it!

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5 Lessons Learnt From Being In A Paid Mastermind

Before I joined a mastermind, I felt so uncomfortable investing that amount of money into my own development. However, since then I’ve come to realise the ripple effect of when I invest in myself...

I’m able to do so much better in the work that I do to serve you and help people all over the world!

My mentors have been pivotal in what has become possible for me within my own business and within my own business. And that’s what I want to talk to you about on the podcast today.

Today, I’m going to be sharing 5 lessons that I’ve learned from being in a paid mastermind. I’m also going to be announcing something special, so make sure you listen through to the end.

Key Takeaways:

>> [0:53] Today, I’m going to be talking about something different because I’ve been asked over the years to do a deep dive on this topic!

>> [1:25] I want to dive into today is about a premium mastermind. The context that I’m speaking about a Mastermind is:

A. It’s paid.

B. It’s facilitated by a mentor.

C. It’s a year long entrepreneurial experience.

>> [2:27] My mentors have been pivotal in what has become possible for me within my own business and within my own business. The ripple effect of when I invest in myself, I’m able to do so much better in the work that I do to serve you and help people.

>> [3:19] Why did I join a mastermind? Because ultimately it’s about investing in yourself so that you can in turn invest in your business. When I help someone, I want to be able to help them at my highest level. I truly believe the most successful people in life are open to continuous learning.

>> [4:53] Finding mentors to help me with the inner work and mindset is super important to me. Two of my mentors are James Wedmore and Jim Forton.

>> [5:55] Before I joined my first mastermind, I felt so uncomfortable investing that amount of money into my own development. Then I came across Jim and he said, “Successful people aren’t making decisions based on their current circumstances, they’re making decisions based off of where they’re headed.

JIM’S METHOD OF - BE. DO. HAVE.

Think like the CEO you need to be in order to have the things you want to have in your life.

This led to me behaving like the CEO, which then caused me to have the business that I have now.

>> [8:39] I asked myself a series of questions so that I could make a clear and conscious decision.

Before joining a mastermind, I asked myself:

If I don’t join an opportunity like this, what am I giving up?

What would become possible if I joined versus if I didn’t?

Ultimately, did I believe if investing this amount of money would bring me growth in myself and business revenue?

Would I be able to make the investment back?

>> [10:43] Being in a paid mastermind, is one of the most enriching experiences that I’ve had in my life. It causes you to slow down, step out of your business, and go far together with a small intimate group of people.

>> [13:15] Everyone tends to have a love language, and mind is quality time. Having the time freedom to spend with Karl and my children... that lights me up! So when I see mentors living life large that sees them having a big impact in this world without sacrificing time and freedom, I know that I would like to learn from them.

>> [15:00] My first lesson that I learned from being in a paid mastermind is to take action!

TAKING BOLD ACTION

I’m able to move through problems and indecision much quicker.

When I first joined a mastermind, I instantly up-leveled in how I was thinking and what thoughts I was having.

I also started setting loftier goals.

Before I joined a mastermind, I felt so uncomfortable investing that amount of money into my own development. However, since then I’ve come to realise the ripple effect of when I invest in myself...

I’m able to do so much better in the work that I do to serve you and help people all over the world!

My mentors have been pivotal in what has become possible for me within my own business and within my own business. And that’s what I want to talk to you about on the podcast today.

Today, I’m going to be sharing 5 lessons that I’ve learned from being in a paid mastermind. I’m also going to be announcing something special, so make sure you listen through to the end.

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Behind The Grid - Life As An Influencer

Even though influencer marketing is a hot commodity on Instagram there is still a negative stigma surrounding influencers. This stigma is really just a general fear about influencers, and I want to shine a light on the fact that influencers are just people!

That’s why I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Alice Bingham, who is an influencer on Instagram with over 40K followers.

Alice is passionate about sharing and exploring her version of Healthyland with her beautiful tribe of goddesses. Her content is about fuelling her body with nourishing food, creating healthy recipes, self love discussions, moving the body and the ups and downs of motherhood.

During this episode, Alice is going to share what an average week looks like for her, how she creates content and how she has gotten through some influencer mindset blocks, along with three things someone starting in the influencer industry needs to know.

Key Takeaways:

>> [0:25] This episode is proudly brought to you by my Social Method Society, which is my online learning academy for women growing businesses using Instagram.

>> [0:57] If you are wanting to know more about the Social Method Society or if you want to be made aware of when I do open up the doors again for the next intake, then the best thing you can do is head over to socialmethodsociety.com. From there, you’ll be able to jump onto my waitlist and be the first to know when doors open again.

>> [1:30] Today's guest, Alice Bingham, is actually a Member of the Social Method Society and she recently recorded an entire Masterclass with me that was all about diving deep into Influencer Marketing. This Masterclass was something we released exclusively for my Society Members and these ladies are LOVING it.

>> [2:08] Alice is passionate about sharing and exploring her version of Healthyland with her beautiful tribe of goddesses. Her content is about fuelling her body with nourishing food, creating healthy recipes, self love discussions, moving the body and the ups and downs of motherhood. And she has grown her Instagram account to over 40K loyal tribe members!

>> [3:20] During this episode, Alice is going to share what an average week looks like for her, how she creates content and how she has gotten through some influencer mindset blocks, along with three things someone starting in the influencer industry needs to know.

ALICE'S INFLUENCER JOURNEY

>> [5:20] Alice has always had the urge to help and inspire people. She found that health and wellness had a big impact on her life, and so Alice wanted to share that journey.

>> [10:25] When Alice first founded @aliceinhealthyland, she was using Instagram as a diary of sorts. She was influencing then, when she wasn’t realising it. Whenever someone asks her she owns the fact that she’s an influencer!

>> [13:04] Alice helps business owners by providing a marketing platform for them by being herself. She has built the trust and credibility on Instagram!

>> [15:40] Instagram is a great way to gain brand awareness and sales. The trust is becoming more and more important because people buy from people!

>> [16:50] Alice’s friends and family used to say that she got a lot of stuff for free, but in reality they don’t see the hours of work that goes into creating content.

HOW DOES ALICE DEAL WITH SNARKY COMMENTS?

Snarky comments about influencer marketing do not bother Alice anymore.

Alice blocks out any snarky comments.

It’s okay to shrug off any hateful comments, so you can focus on showing up with consistency.

>> [21:35] Alice has a helping nature in her, but she had to learn how to balance paid influencer work and gifted influencer work.

Even though influencer marketing is a hot commodity on Instagram there is still a negative stigma surrounding Influencers. This stigma is really just a general fear about Influencers, and I want to shine a light on the fact that Influencers are just people!

That’s why I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Alice Bingham, who is an influencer on Instagram with over 40K followers.

Alice is passionate about sharing and exploring her version of Healthyland with her beautiful tribe of goddesses. Her content is about fuelling her body with nourishing food, creating healthy recipes, self love discussions, moving the body and the ups and downs of motherhood.

During this episode, Alice is going to share what an average week looks like for her, how she creates content and how she has gotten through some influencer mindset blocks, along with three things someone starting in the influencer industry needs to know.

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Turning Connections Into Clients

When you are asked what you do for a living, what do you say in order to make connections?

One of the keys to moving more towards connection is to feel comfortable and confident communicating your value in a way that is clear and concise.

Today’s episode is going to set you up for success when it comes to speaking about what you offer and who you serve.

Today’s guest, Suzi Dafnis, will be teaching you how to formulate your own Connection Statement through her four step process.

Suzi is the CEO at HerBusiness, a collaborative and supportive community. For over 20 years, she’s helped women develop the skills and the network to go from being a solopreneur to growing a sustainable business.

During this episode, Suzi is going to share what exactly a Connection Statement is and why it’s important. She will also be sharing how to create your own Statement so that you are better able to turn your connections into clients!

Key Takeaways:

>> [0:23] This episode is proudly brought to you by mumswithhustle.com which is the ultimate online learning hub supporting mums in starting, growing and scaling drop dead gorgeous businesses.

>> [1:28] Many of you have taken the time to leave me a review on Instagram, which I really appreciate! When you do this it makes us more discoverable, and we can reach as many women as possible. That is truly what our mission is about at Mums With Hustle. We want to empower women through quality content, rich conversation, and inspiring stories that motivate action!

>> [2:03] This week’s episode is going to see you using a formula to create a compelling statement that you can share everywhere (in real life and online) that gets your message across without being salesy. This way you start turning connections into clients!

>> [2:38] Today's guest is Suzi Dafnis! Suzi is the CEO at HerBusiness, a collaborative and supportive community. For over 20 years, she’s helped women develop the skills and the network to go from being a solopreneur to growing a sustainable business.

>> [3:35] During this episode, Suzi is going to share what exactly a Connection Statement is, why it’s important and how to create your own so that you are better able to turn your connections into clients!

>> [6:15] Suzi’s BIG passion is helping women business owners who want to grow great businesses, create their ideal lifestyle and make a difference in the world.

>> [8:41] Like Karl and I, Suzi and her husband, PJ, work together (but in separate offices!). They’ve had to really define what their roles are!

>> [9:52] Why is a “Connection Statement” so important to connect with your audience, clients and customers straight away?

MAKING CONNECTIONS

A Connection Statement is a simple way to explain what you do so that people know immediately who you serve, and also who you are not for.

Your Connection Statement helps prevent entrepreneurs from getting tongue-tied so they can talk about what they do without confusion and start making more sales.

When the other person gets what you do, it’s easy for them to support you and refer you.

>> [13:02] When it comes to your Connect Statement, the first place you need to start is by thinking about who you are serving.

GETTING CLEAR ON YOUR SOUL MATE CLIENT

Know who you are going to target.

Even though you may have a number of different ideal clients, likely there’s a particular type of person that is most suited to your product or service and the way that you deliver it.

Remember, when we don’t have a specific type of client in mind, we can waste time spending our time and attention on the wrong people.

When you are asked what you do for a living, what do you say in order to make connections?

One of the keys to moving more towards connection is to feel comfortable and confident communicating your value in a way that is clear and concise.

Today’s episode is going to set you up for success when it comes to speaking about what you offer and who you serve.

Today’s guest, Suzi Dafnis, will be teaching you how to formulate your own Connection Statement through her four step process.

Suzi is the CEO at HerBusiness, a collaborative and supportive community. For over 20 years, she’s helped women develop the skills and the network to go from being a solopreneur to growing a sustainable business.

During this episode, Suzi is going to share what exactly a Connection Statement is and why it’s important. She will also be sharing how to create your own Statement so that you are better able to turn your connections into clients!

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8 Hot Tips From Happy and Successful Mums In Business

When I first started the Mums With Hustle Podcast I had no idea what it would become. I had no listeners, no Instagram following and no business experience. It was purely about wanting to share my business journey in the hopes that it would help at least one person. It was also about uniting all of us in our shared experience of business and motherhood through tips and action-taking.

These episodes have come out weekly over the past four years and as I have evolved, the podcast has evolved too; however, it remains true to its initial purpose of education, inspiration and community!

The ripple effects that are being felt far across the world by women of all faiths, ethnicities, beliefs and lifestyles are honestly astounding and I want to take a moment to stop and celebrate our progression, our collective journey and our community!

And since we are massive supporters of female entrepreneurship and navigating the motherhood/entrepreneurship journey at the same time, I've asked several kick-ass women in business, some who will be familiar faces because they were guests before and some who are appearing on the podcast for the first time, to join me and share their best tips for early stage business owners who are just starting out.

Key Takeaways:

>> [0:28] I’ve actually got a few butterflies fluttering around in my stomach right now because this is episode 200! Can you believe that?! When I first started the Mums With Hustle Podcast I had no idea what it would become. I had no listeners, no Instagram following and no business experience. It was purely about wanting to share my business journey in the hopes that it would help at least one person. It was also about uniting all of us in our shared experience of business and motherhood.

>> [3:08] I've asked several kick-ass women in business, some who will be familiar faces because they were guests before and some who are appearing on the podcast for the first time, to join me and share their best tips for early stage business owners who are just starting out.

>> [4:42] Up first we have Allison Hardy. Allison Hardy helps mompreneurs create 6-figure businesses on their terms through a hearty dose of automation, strategic email funnels to sell their products/services, and leveraging authentic and social media through Facebook Groups to become the go-to expert in their niche.

Allison has been a guest on the podcast before where she shared her best tips to hack the Facebook algorithm. You can check out episode 120 HERE.

What are Allison’s best tips?

Build your email list early! Don’t procrastinate on that.

The function of your social media should be to grow your email list.

Why? Because your email list is yours, it’s algorithm proof, and it can be 100% automated.

>> [6:18] Next we have Jennifer Allwood. Jennifer is a business coach and lifestyle influencer that teaches women how to monetize their online platforms. She loves to help creative women turn their talents and hobbies into lucrative online businessese!

What are Jennifer’s best tips?

Get around like-minded people.

You should look for people who are all trying to do what you’re trying to do in your business.

Their tips and resources will be really helpful to getting you to where you want to go faster.

>> [08:24] Steph Pase is next! Steph is the woman behind "Just Another Mummy Blog". The mother of two is the Aussie queen of organisation. Steph chats about all things motherhood, fitness, mental health and of course her specialty; organising and life hacks. Steph's main mission is to make women feel in control of their lives and homes. Her organisation hacks are now known as "stephing", a term her audiences uses when organising and using her ...

When I first started the Mums With Hustle Podcast I had no idea what it would become. I had no listeners, no Instagram following and no business experience. It was purely about wanting to share my business journey in the hopes that it would help at least one person. It was also about uniting all of us in our shared experience of business and motherhood. 

These episodes have come out weekly over the past four years and as I have evolved, the podcast has evolved too; however, it remains true to its initial purpose of education, inspiration and community!

The ripple effects that are being felt far across the world by women of all faiths, ethnicities, beliefs and lifestyles are honestly astounding and I want to take a moment to stop and celebrate our progression, our collective journey and our community!

And since we are massive supporters of female entrepreneurship and navigating the motherhood/entrepreneurship journey at the same time, I've asked several kick-ass women in business, some who will be familiar faces because they were guests before and some who are appearing on the podcast for the first time, to join me and share their one best tip for early stage business owners who are just starting out.

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   It turns scattered, stuck entrepreneurs into confident CEOs with sustainable, scalable offers, a crystal-clear business strategy, and the freedom to live and lead with intention. Apply Now.
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Learning To Love Your Struggles

It’s really easy to assume that success in business happens over night, with no struggles whatsoever. In reality, it doesn’t. Building your business and taking the leap into entrepreneurship is not always shiny. Sometimes it’s having to share a single coffee with your hubby because it’s all you can afford and other times it’s having to move to another country because the cost of living is less.

These are things my dear friend, Tessa Hartnett and her husband Nathan, did when they were starting and growing their businesses and working through their struggles.

Tessa is a 7 figure entrepreneur who is e-commerce obsessed with over 12 years of experience in the field. She’s currently running a total of 11 stores with her husband and loves to travel with her family.

Something we really want to touch on during this episode is the less shiny parts of entrepreneurship because there are many challenging times while you’re growing your business from the ground up and, more often than not, those times are not spoken about.

Get ready to learn how Tessa learned to love their struggles!

Key Takeaways:

>> [0:23] This is episode is coming to you from all the way in Byron Bay, New South Wales. It’s a bit of a different episode because I’m actually recording this while on holiday with my friend Tessa Hartnett.

>> [1:03] Since Tessa and I had the opportunity to be together IRL we thought it’d be fun to jump on and record a podcast episode that talks all things entrepreneurship, struggles, what it’s like to raise a little one and work with your husband as your business partner because these are all experiences we have in common!

>> [3:18] Tessa has a zero attachment mindset when it comes to her business because her and Nathan (her husband) are so experimental when it comes to their niches.

>> [4:30] When Tessa and Nathan were on their first date, he told her how much he wanted to be an entrepreneur and she loved it. Their first business was an eBay store!

>> [7:49] Tessa and Nathan work extremely well together and they don’t know how to do anything different because they’ve worked together since their first date!

What is it like for Tessa to work with her husband?

They butt heads on certain decisions.

Tessa and Nathan do not fight, but they do have disagreements.

Both of them rely on each person’s strength.

They ask each other, “How important on a scale of 1-10 is this for you?”

>> [11:08] Sometimes when you’re working with your spouse, it’s easy for your ego to get involved. However, it’s important to not let your ego run the show.

>> [12:38] There is no middle ground when it comes to your children. They’re either really cute or driving you up a wall.

>> [13:33] Tessa never new if she would be a mum, but because her and her husband was an entrepreneur they thought it’d be nice to have a baby too.

>> [14:47] At 9 months old, they put their son into daycare and Tessa felt really guilty. She felt like she was giving her business and her team the short straw.

>> [16:14] You CAN balance being a mum and an entrepreneur.

>> [17:08] Your environment really contributes to how you feel about yourself and what you do.

How did Tessa work through the guilt?

Tessa and her family relocated to New Zealand/Thailand and this removed her from the societal pressure.

Get around like minded people because then you’ll feel much better.

Social support is also incredibly uplifting.

>> [20:00] When Karl and I decided that I would breastfeed the boys beyond a year, it meant looking out for breastfeeding communities online and being around people like that it normalised breastfeeding for myse...