Out to Launch

Are you a solopreneur, consultant, freelancer, or other type of small business owner who just started your business in 2021? Or perhaps you have had your business longer but you aren't really in touch with your business numbers and your tax preparation process could use some pointers?

Do you run your business crossing your fingers that the money coming in to your bank exceeds the money going out? This is probably the most common way small businesses run, especially in the beginning. Do you prep for taxes by going through all of your bank and credits card statements to find write offs? Perhaps you sift through stacks of paper or digital PDF statements trying to calculate your writeoffs by hand or with a calculator? Do you have freelancers or other vendors that you paid over $700 last year?

Knowing your numbers, getting your business into and accounting system and Tax prep is necessary for all business owners, independent contractors, and people who are self-employed. Many people don't have any system in place for their day-to-day business and then do their best every year with Turbo Tax hoping they are doing things right. But a disorganized, DIY approach means that you aren't able to do any planning. You don't have a strategy, and when it comes to taxes, you are missing write-offs which ends up costing you quite a bit of money.

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Ever notice there are different types of people, like there are people who wherever they are and whoever they are with they just make things happen, it's almost like magic?!

And there are those people who are looking to make things happen, they often succeed, but they don't seem to have that same midas touch. Then there are those people who struggle with making things happen and those who never seem to get anything going.

Consider that these 4 types of people actually have distinct differences in mindset, behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being. And if you could make distinctions between the different types of people (what they did and didn't do) then you could choose which group you belonged to?

What if you could learn to shift so YOU could be one of those people who consistently make things happen? This epsiode will guide you through seeing where you are and how you can upgrade your performance.

If you want the free PDF guide that accompanies this podcast, check out this link: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/otl-4-types

Ever feel like there is too much to do, no way to get it done, and you feel all over the place because you aren't sure what your priorities are, you aren't sure what to do, and when to do it? And on top of that it just feels like you are bound to mess something up, won't deliver, and will possibly disappoint others?

Then the more you are in this space, the worse it gets because you are just getting more and more stressed… even anxious? You can't think straight, you are on edge, you are no fun to be around, and you are just struggling?

This is what overwhelm feels like and this episode shares strategies and steps to take to get out from underneath this feeling AND to prevent it from happening in the first place.

The tool shared in this episode is https://toggl.com/track/

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It is one of the sneakiest forces in our lives. It limits us, it controls us. It can steal our inspiration and motivation. It can often even define us. It can build us and even more quickly knock us down. It can consume us, worry us, stress us, and give us anxiety.

What is it that I am referring to? One of the most impactful influences on us… is other people's opinions.

If wondering and worrying about what other people think of you has been one of your problems...if you allow it to stress you out and stopped you from being you... This episode will share insights and practices to help you go from concerned to confident when it comes to other people's opinions, judgements, etc.

To learn more about me and my programs or to get free resources on how to build your business and future, you can discover more at https://www.letscutclass.com/

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Part of creating your life and future comes from powerfully completing projects and periods of your life so that you have input and insights (even breakthroughs!) from looking back at your goals, commitments, and results. Once you get complete and present via a retrospective, it's like you have created a blank slate where you can create whatever you want for your next project, period, and your future. This episode is an example of a personal annual retrospective and walks you through the steps of how to do a retrospective in the most powerful way where the reflection is based on what worked and what didn't work vs the typical approach of making ourselves good/bad or right/wrong. To get the step-by-step retrospective process and questions, check out this free guide and worksheet.

Story time! "I don't know anyone who is happily married, except for you…" When I heard my friend say this, it made me think of how resigned we are in so many areas of our lives like a job that we love or finding that special someone. I am hear to let you know IT IS POSSIBLE... everything you want! This episode shares how on Christmas Day 2009, I said "yes" to an invitation (even though I desperately wanted to be a no) and went to a party thrown by my future mother-in law. This story is about the power of going outside of your comfort zone… what happens when you commit to taking action in alignment when the future you want to create… and the synchronicities that can unfold for you when you ignore the fear to follow your heart.

And the secret to a happy relationship of 12 years? Love is a moment by moment creation conversation.

XO,

LL

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People tend to think that entrepreneurship is ONLY about startups or owning your own business. But there is a form of entrepreneurship called intrepreneurship that doesn't get a lot of love and attention. Intrapreneurship is acting like + thinking like an entrepreneur within an established company.

For many people taking the leap from 9-5 is too big of a transition. This episode breaks down how intrapreneurship for some people can be the best of both worlds and one of the smartest ways to build your business expertise and set your future up for freedom and success.

If you want to continue to develop your entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship skills, sign up for the Daily Download which is structure we have created so that you build your expertise daily through a quick, informative email.

Sign up for the Daily Download at https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/dailydownload. You can also find the Daily Download in the resources section of our website https://www.letscutclass.com/.

How does learning music have anything to do with entrepreneurship and business?

In this episode, I speak with a dear friend of mine, Tom, who has reminded me through music classes how important it is to step out of your comfort zone every now and then.

Tom recently left a 9-5 type role and realized how important freedom and flexibility is for his life. He talks about the realization of really crunching the numbers and coming to a conclusion that a freelance work life meant working less and getting paid the same (if not more than a 9-5).

He learned through evaluation of his work and the types of students he enjoyed teaching, that it could look different. Through his reflections, he realized he didn't have to have a work week that meant exhaustion.

And in this episode, he shares his journey on how he really started curating his life into one he truly enjoys and the moments during the pandemic that helped shape that.

Hop into this episode now! You won't want to miss this conversation between two friends who are both former 9-5ers who now have full-time freedom!

If you want to listen to Tom's music, you can find him on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/45558nRrnIpEhl2fFFzT2L?si=sqp1wPkFQ5mHPwNebHTrYw

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https://www.instagram.com/fromtomxo/

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