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Everyone Feels Uncomfortable Talking About Their Business Finances...

So, let's get uncomfortable together! When you're a new business owner it's easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself to know everything, be good at everything, and 'fake it until you make it' until you figure it out. 

It can be hard to ask for help .. or even know WHO to ask for help. Especially if you've been in business for a few years and your business financials are starting to become a bit of a hot mess. But let's keep it real, not asking for help could be costing you thousands of dollars every year. 

Listen to this podcast to hear Jacinthe's stories of tough business finance lessons she learned in her early business years and why she's now focused on helping entrepreneurs understand how their money works so they can make empowered financial decisions, shame and guilt-free!

"It's okay not to know everything about your business, especially around the financials, because it's a complex world." - Jacinthe Koddo, Koddo & Co

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Want to scale your business to a profitable 6-figures? Let go of ambiguity and take control of the numbers! Download the Roadmap Here

About Jacinthe!

Jacinthe is a Canada-based financial coach, educator, and the founder and CEO of Koddo & Co. As a serial entrepreneur with 6 businesses started, 4 failures, and 2 growing successes, Jacinthe has learned the ins and outs of business finance over the last decade. She is now on a mission to increase financial literacy in, and sustainability of, women-led businesses, which leads to a positive societal ripple effect in their communities and throughout the world. Jacinthe does this work through group programs, 1:1 financial coaching and Contract CFO services.

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Entrepreneurial adulting is hard! You don't have to do it alone :)
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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

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Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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The Evolution of Your Business is Directly Tied to the Evolution of YOU!

Ariana's first business was in fitness and birthed from her passion for fitness in her sobriety journey. As she evolved, so did her business which meant leaving her fitness business behind and branching into the new and exciting world of breathwork and somatic healing and how to use these tools to support entrepreneurs in the growth of their businesses. 

But...letting her first business die in order to make space for the rebirth of her new business wasn't as easy as flipping a switch. It challenged her sense of identity and brought about five months of grieving for what was over. 

And it's all been a powerful evolution that's brought her to where she is now!

"To stifle the evolution of our business is to stifle the evolution of ourselves"
- Ariana Fotinakis, The 5D Business Collective


BOOKS YOU NEED TO READ...

• When the Body Says No: The cost of hidden stress by Gabor Mate
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
• Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
• Let It Be Easy by Susie Moore

MEET ARIANA...

Supporting Your Business with Science, Spirit, and Soul!

Ariana Fotinakis is an Indigenous woman, Mama, coach, breathwork facilitator, and founder of The 5D Business Collective. Ariana takes a holistic approach when supporting her clients by blending science, spirit, and soul. She believes that every single person on this planet has something special the world needs, and that when we're well-supported and well-taken care of, we become better-equipped to share those gifts.

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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

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Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Who knew preventing thigh chafe for thousands of women around the world could smash diet culture and fatphobia at the same time?

Marnie didn’t listen when experts told her chub rub was too niche for a business. Instead, she channelled her fire for solving this painful problem into a business that’s changing the world!

In this episode, we dive into:

• When your business becomes a mission and you’re committed to changing lives, you find the strength to keep going when things get hard
• How Marnie had to prove that solving thigh chafe was not a niche problem
• Changing society's preconceived notions that chub rub only happens to plus-size people
• Relatable stories on our mission to prevent chub rub
• How solving thigh chafe became a crusade for change
• Why Thigh Society became a transformative experience for Marnie on a personal level
• Challenging fatphobia, diet culture, and the way we objectify ourselves and each other

“The business was a really transformative experience for me personally. It became an evolution of myself, how I saw myself and how I started to shed those layers that diet culture imposed on me over the years.” - Marnie Rabinovitch Consky, Thigh Society

Visit Thigh Society
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Resources
Book: More Than a Body
Book: What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat

In the Press
Thigh Society aims to banish ‘chub rub’
The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid Outside
‘Chafe Isn’t Just A Plus-Size Issue' Says Chafewear Brand Thigh Society
Building a Global Business

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

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Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Can you start a business without social media?
Episode 23 with Lindsay Johnson

What would happen in your business if you ditched social media?

The question on so many service-based entrepreneurs' minds these days is, “Do I need social media to build my business?” My answer: It depends!

Ha! Did you think I was going to give you a yes or no answer? You should know me by now!

First things first, let's get clear on a very important business rule, every entrepreneur's business is different and will require different strategies for growth!

In this podcast, I’m going to cover

• The pros and cons of using social media for business vs SEO content like blogs, YouTube and podcasts
• 3 Questions to help you figure out if you need social media to grow your business
• Are you working for free for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok?
• Why SEO-friendly content like blogs and YouTube videos often far outperform social media posts.
• Social media is a fabulous tool for building your business but do you know how to use it and is it the right tool for the job?

"Social media is a fabulous tool for building your business. However, as with all tools, you have to know how to use it and you have to ask yourself if it's the right tool for the job" - Lindsay Johnson

BONUS RESOURCES

Books & Blogs You Need to Read

• 7 Ways Social Media Can Improve Your SEO Results Read Here
• 2022 Guide to Search Engine Optimization Read Here
• Why Every Smart Business Should be Repurposing Content Read Here

 Templates & Guides

• Need help writing an SEO-friendly blog? Download my Anatomy of an SEO-Friendly Blog template
• Not sure how to use lead magnets to build your email list? How to Grow Your Email List with an Unforgettable Lead Magnet
• Does your lead magnet or opt-in page need work? Watch my Lead Magnet Love Workshop Replay

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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If the 40-hour workweek stuck sitting in an office makes you break out in hives the digital nomad lifestyle of a freelancer might be right for YOU!

Something about the 40-hour workweek with someone looking over Sam’s shoulder and micromanaging the way she spent her time and controlling the choices in her life never sat well for her. 

Turning her skills and passions into a freelancing career and becoming a lifestyle entrepreneur soon allowed Sam to live by what she valued most, the freedom lifestyle that came with being a digital nomad and the freedom to choose.

BONUS RESOURCES

Podcasts You Need to Hear

• Listen to my interview on Sam's Podcast: I've Never Been Employable ~ Lindsay Johnson
• Listen if you need a confidence boost:  Finding the Courage to Follow Your Dreams with Sarah Michelle Brown
• Listen if self-doubt is keeping you stuck: Naming Your Imposter Syndrome Gremlin with Linda Parmar

 
Books & Blogs You Need to Read

• Digital Nomad Jobs You Could Start Tomorrow Read Here
• What Is a Digital Nomad? Pros and Cons of Digital Nomad Life Read Here
• What is a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and How to Become One Read Here
• Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected Read Here

 
Sam's Podcast Course!
Launch a Podcast on a Budget

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Season One was a smashing success and thanks to your generous and overwhelmingly positive feedback, I know that the wisdom and experiences our guests shared and the marketing and sales tips I taught y'all have had a profound impact on your lives and your businesses in 2021.

We're back with an even more powerful season in 2022 with big conversations, powerful stories, and all the best business advice and actionable tips to help you work less, play more ... and live a life beyond your wildest dreams!

In this mini-episode, I share:

• Why the heck it took me so long to get season two on the air (hint: Mental Health!)
• What I learned from YOU in season one
• How you can share your input for an even stronger season two
• What's in store for you in the 2022 season 

"We are not going to shy away from difficult conversations and we'll be bringing you real, lived experiences from some truly brilliant minds and heart-centred, thoughtful entrepreneurs." - Lindsay Johnson

BONUS RESOURCES

Podcasts You Need to Hear:

• How to Set Business Goals for 2022: 15 Year-End Questions to Ask Before Setting Business Goals with Lindsay Johnson
• Entrepreneur Mental Health is Good Business: Making Space for Mental Health with Kristen Westcott
• Entrepreneur Burnout Signs: When Burnout Makes You Lose Your Passion with Nick McGraw
• Why Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur is Important: What Happens When Your Body Says No with Sarah Taylor

Books & Blogs You Need to Read:

• How to Spot Entrepreneurial Burnout (Before It's Too Late) Read Here
• How To Identify And Overcome Entrepreneurial Burnout Read Here
• Entrepreneurial Burnou

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Goal setting can’t be done with blinders on!

You’ve got to take a few days to reflect on what happened in your business over the past year BEFORE you set your business goals.

If you want to make sure you set business goals that make sense and will get you to your dream life you absolutely need to spend time reflecting on what worked and what didn't in the past year and build on all your newfound wisdom.

In this episode, I share 15 questions to help you reflect on your business growth and experiences this year … preferably over a few quiet days with NO WORK and a great playlist!

Grab your journal and get ready to write down some prompts to help you review the past year and strategically set goals for next year.

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Have you found yourself asking, “When should I quit my job?” 

Are you getting restless or sick and tired of working for someone else? 

If your end goal is to leave your 9 to 5, I’ve got news for you … you’re asking the wrong question.

The better question is, “Where am I going?”

Many entrepreneurs only build their business to the point of quitting their job, only to discover that without a long-term game plan, their once-thriving business starts to dry up. DAYUM! How about we skip that part?

Prepare for some big aha’s as  Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, drops some jaw-dropping insights on how to properly leave your 9 to 5 and scale your business to live the life of your dreams.

When should I quit my job? Short answer, when your business needs you to!

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Why can’t you work part-time on your business? When do you decide to make your business a side hustle to protect your mental health?

As an Entrepreneur, you make tough decisions all the time. Your business growth is not always linear, and sometimes it has to take a back seat to allow for a bigger vision.

Megan te Boekhorst, owner of the clothing line 1in5 and aspiring influencer of Mentally Megan, sits down to discuss why she returned to a 9 to 5. 

Megan was a full-time entrepreneur playing in her business when 2020 hit. She took a hard look at her business and decided it was best to return back to a 9-5, as product production came to a halt. With no foreseeable income and no product to sell, Megan stayed focused on her end goal and found a position that would allow her to continue to work towards her dreams.

Megan sits down with me to discuss what it was like to sit in the emotions of returning back to work and allowing herself to assess the situation with a level mind for the bigger picture.

About Megan

Megan te Boekhorst is changing the narrative on mental illness. She is the founder of One in Five Apparel, community support worker, and a fierce mental health advocate. 

About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Are you sleeping on LinkedIn to help grow your business? Do you know how to make a valuable connection with someone on LinkedIn?

Sending cringy messages on LinkedIn can leave a sour taste in people’s mouths. Your connections deserve more…. And so does your brand! 

Vince Warnock, author and host of the Chasing Insights Podcast, shares how to make genuine connections on LinkedIn. His 20 years of sales experience has taught him to take a different approach in a digital age. 

In this episode, Vince shares his ALIGN system to connect with potential clients and close deals without sounding like a salesperson.

Meet Vince

Vince Warnock is an award-winning Business and Marketing Strategist, coach, author and host of the Chasing the Insights podcast. Previously the CMO at Cigna and an ex-radio announcer with over 20 years in marketing. Vince has been recognized by his peers with numerous awards including being named a Fearless50, a program run by Adobe to recognize the top 50 marketers in the world.

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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

Connect with Lindsay
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