Planning for Profit

Today we’re talking all about how you might be getting in the way of the growth of your business and talking about strategies to really speed up the success of your business.   Highlights: 

• What's keeping you stuck at the same level of business
• How momentum is the key to exponential growth
• 4 ways you are killing your business growth and how you can get back on track

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Episode 056: How to Master Your Time
• Are you ready to finally learn how to LAUNCH and get accountability and support in scaling your launches? Applications to the Launch Club Mastermind open in Aug 2020. Get on the waitlist here - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub
• Want to get your hands on my 81 step launch process plan/checklist that I use with my 6-figure clients and for my own launches? Grab it here - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchchecklist
• Episode 084: Getting Your Team To Work Effectively with Latasha Doyle
• Episode 080: How Scarcity Thinking Is Holding Your Team Back with Latasha Doyle

On this episode I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at my last launch...what worked, what didn't work, and what I'm changing and improving upon for the next one.   Highlights: 

• The #1 thing that made the biggest difference in this launch and why I'm so excited to launch again
• Four launch tips and strategies that worked REALLY well during this launch
• The mistakes I made leading up to this launch

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to up-level your launch game and finally hit your launch goals? The doors to the Launch Club Mastermind are opening in August! Sign up for the waitlist: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub   Are you a freelancer, VA, or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz  

This week I'm bringing back my content manager & copyrighter, Latasha Doyle as a co-host and we're talking all about how to get your team to work more effectively together.   Highlights: 

• The difference in teams that have an integrator vs. teams that don't
• How to lead more effectively as the CEO and visionary
• What's killing momentum on your team
• What your team is REALLY looking for and needing from you to help successfully grow the business

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar     Get in Touch With Latasha Doyle   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/uncannycontent/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/uncannycontent/ Website | https://uncannycontent.co/   About Latasha:   Latasha is a content + copy specialist, nerd extraordinaire, speed reader, and wannabe yogi.   Since 2014, she has helped dozens of entrepreneurs, business owners, and digital agencies create copy and content. From writing an entire nuts and bolts catalog to helping 6-figure coaches launch their next offer, she's been around the writer’s block a few times.   She's found, over time, that her superhuman skill lies in matching tone of voice and brand voice for her clients, and in being versatile.

In this week's episode I'm answering the popular question, should build your team by hiring a VA or an integrator first?   Highlights: 

• The big mistake I made when first building a team in my wedding planning business
• The primary role of the integrator or Digital COO (hint...it's not as an executor!)
• What to do if you've had a VA that's been with you for a while and might be ready to step into the integrator role

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar  

Today we're discussing why bringing on an integrator isn't a one-step solution to growing your business.   Highlights: 

• What it means to step into the CEO role in your business
• What's keeping online business owners stuck
• Three reasons hiring an integrator isn't going to fix your business & common misconceptions about integrators
• What you CAN expect to happen when you bring on a Digital COO/integrator

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Join the FREE 3-part live training series! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Are you an online business owner who wants to up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? - Join the FREE webinar to learn how on June 2nd! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/ceowebinar

Today I'm sharing exactly what goes into being an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and the various roles that the COO plays on the team.   Highlights:   

• How the role of an integrator is different in the online business world than in corporations or brick and mortar businesses
• Why NOW is the time to consider leveling up and becoming a Digital COO to online business owners
• The 5 key roles that a Digital COO plays in online business
• Why understanding business strategy is the key to a great Digital COO/integrator

    Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Think you have what it takes to be a Digital COO or integrator in the online business world? I'm offering a FREE live training series beginning May 21st! Sign up: https://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining   Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/academy    Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz  

Today my own content manager and copywriter, Latasha Doyle is joining me to co-host this week's episode and we are exploring how running a team from a place of scarcity is holding your business back.   Highlights: 

• The mistakes we see online business owners making when managing their team and contractors
• We explore common scarcity thoughts such as "what if my team member leaves me?", "I wish my contractors were more available to me", and "is my team really invested in my business?"
• How to lead and manage your team well from a place of abundance and positivity rather than fear and scarcity
• How to truly step into your CEO role and build a team that always has your back

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo
• Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout
• Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz

  Get in Touch With Latasha Doyle   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/uncannycontent/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/uncannycontent/ Website | https://uncannycontent.co/   About Latasha:   Latasha is a content + copy specialist, nerd extraordinaire, speed reader, and wannabe yogi.   Since 2014, she has helped dozens of entrepreneurs, business owners, and digital agencies create copy and content. From writing an entire nuts and bolts catalog to helping 6-figure coaches launch their next offer, she's been around the writer’s block a few times.   She's found, over time, that her superhuman skill lies in matching tone of voice and brand voice for her clients, and in being versatile.  

On this episode I interview hiring strategist and leadership coach, Kaylan Thompson and we discuss how to build a strong and dedicated team.   Highlights: 

• How to know when you're ready to hire and build a team
• Tips for attracting top-tier, A-level team members who are the right fit for your business
• What to do first when on-boarding a new team member (and second, and third)
• When it might be a good time to think about hiring an integrator or Digital COO

  Get in Touch With Kaylan Thompson   Instagram | www.instagram.com/joytolead Facebook | www.facebook.com/joytolead Website | www.joytolead.com   About Kaylan:   Kaylan is a hiring strategist and leadership coach for entrepreneurs ready to make strategic hires so they can scale their business wisely and serve more clients.   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Kaylan's Free Course: https://joytolead.com/give-yourself-a-promotion
• Kaylan's Joy To Lead Podcast: http://joytolead.buzzsprout.com/
• Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout
• Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz
• Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo

 

On this episode we’re tackling an important question, should you train a member of your team to be your integrator OR should you hire a an experienced integrator?   Highlights:   

• Why many business coaches don't think you should hire an integrator
• The pros and cons of training someone on your team to be your integrator
• What it means to be a part-time Digital COO
• Four things to consider as you decide which direction to take in filling the Digital COO role in your business

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! https://www.kristinkaplan.com/digitalcoo   Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout   Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/quiz

On this episode I'm sharing some thoughts and encouragement as we navigate this new normal living in the time of Coronavirus and COVID-19.   Highlights: 

• What I've been focused on in the past two weeks
• How to dig into gratitude when it's hard to see the positives
• How to extend grace to yourself and your team during this time

  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinckaplan/