Scaling Up

This episode is a little bit different from our normal Monday episodes.

We looked back over our podcast data from the past year and we found that the Pep Talks that we started releasing on Thursdays are really speaking to you! Specifically the pep talks around how to build a business that still honors your values and the journey.

So we put together a special episode today compiling the top three Pep Talks from the past year, and they include a pep talk about your health, celebrating your wins along the way, and making time for your people no matter how busy you are.

These three things are all about the process and the journey, not about the destination or your income or your social media metrics. And this may actually be the most important Pep Talk of all:

Take care of yourself, celebrate the journey that you are on as it’s unfolding, and never forget the most important part of life--your people.

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I want to talk about something that is plaguing us right now; hopefully this doesn’t offend you (and if it does, you should listen to my previous pep talk on taking offense…)

Today’s pep talk is about the idea of choosing to be inconvenienced.

I’ve been an entrepreneur for 10 years. I’ve gotten to hear a lot of people’s hopes and dreams for their business and life, but I’ve also gotten to sit back and watch as they realize what’s going to be required of them to get there and they choose to stop trying.

So many people are unwilling to be inconvenienced in life, even if that inconvenience is what will ultimately get them to their biggest life.

It’s time to start prioritizing the things you say you want, and understanding that it won’t be convenient to get there.

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/162

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Holy moly, this episode is for YOU. I am so excited for you to hear this conversation with the amazing Maggie Patterson.

We are talking about the idea of serving your clients beyond the sale.

So often we put so much energy into the process of bringing in more leads and then closing those leads, but we don’t put enough emphasis on serving those clients well and keep them around for the long haul.

We dive deep into retention strategies and nurturing the clients that you already have.

Maggie shares the do and the don’ts of serving your clients, the mistakes you are likely making that are losing you money and credibility, and the simple steps you can implement into your business now.

Have your notebook ready for this one!

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/161

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

“Offense is offered, but you don’t have to take it.” -Brian Dawkins

I’ve found this quote so poignant at this point in time when everyone is so offended by everything, it’s unbelievable. It feels like we literally cannot say something without potentially offending somebody.

We’re expected to walk on eggshells in how we speak and show up online in the hopes of pleasing everyone, but this goes against everything I believe to be true.

When there is something that you feel strongly about, that you believe to be true, you don’t have to bend and twist that truth to fit the needs of other people.

Listen in to this episode to hear all about how I’m handling these unattainable expectations that are placed on all of us. I hope you glean some wisdom for how you can continue showing up authentically, too!

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/160

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I’m reporting to you with one less tooth in my head! It’s been one heck of a week. At the time of this recording, I’m exactly one week and two procedures out from my tooth extraction.

I have a lot to share, but I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to be in the position I’m in today - talking is very painful. But this is worth stretching myself a bit to share this journey with all of you.

So this is the 3rd and final part of this 3 part series of my health and healing journey, until more time passes and I’ll do a follow up episode to share how far I’ve come months from now. 

Today you’ll hear the unexpected complications I’ve faced and am facing, the wisdom I’ve gleaned from this, and how this relates so directly to building a sustainable and growing business.

Bear with me if I sound funny, I feel like my face has been put through a meat grinder. 

On that lovely note, let’s get to the show!

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/159

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I’m sharing a little story today that I hope will give you a little bit of perspective in your own life.

It’s so easy to set goals and visions and let those be the guiding lights in building our businesses, but then forget to stop and soak it all in when we achieve them. This is what we worked so hard for!

Remember and find gratitude.

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/158

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

I have to tell you, in the week since last week’s episode aired, the response has been overwhelming!

I have hardly begun to chip away at the amazing responses, emails, DMs, even notes in the mail from people who just wanted to show support and share their own similar experiences.

When it comes to health, it’s never one size fits all. So if it inspires you to start looking under the surface and gives you a starting place, I’m so incredibly happy! And thank you for the immense amount of support and love!

I know that what I’m facing doesn’t even hold a candle to what so many face, to what many of you face. I share it because it’s my experience and I hope it can help someone.

So today, the story continues to unfold. 

Today, I share more about the root of my struggles, what I’ve learned that has blown me away and what I’m doing next.

Like I mentioned in part 1, I ain’t yo doctor. Do your own digging and personalize an approach that’s in line with your health needs and your team of experts that you trust.

If you haven’t listened to part 1, I recommend you do that first because this episode won’t make much sense without it.

Thanks for coming along on this journey with me!

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/157

You read that title right: I’m an online business owner, and I deleted Instagram from my phone.

I’ve been feeling this call lately to create from within, and it is so hard to do that when we’re looking at what everyone else is doing.

Instagram is a storm of other people’s content and this is ultimately going to affect your own thoughts and creativity.

I also value privacy for my family, and with Instagram’s change in their Privacy Policy, this felt like the right step to take.

The people you look up to most and admire as a prolific leader? They AREN’T spending their days scrolling social media. And since the vision I have for my life and my company is to become a prolific leader, I need to start acting like one.

Listen in to this episode to hear how this decision has affected my business.

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/156

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

If you’ve been following along for a while, you likely have heard me talk about health a lot, and you’ve seen me share about my own health struggles.

For two years now, I’ve battled adrenal crashes, food sensitivities, debilitating exhaustion, anxiety, joint pain, insomnia, headaches, weight gain, memory loss and brain fog.

So I’ve done what I always do, which is research and stay the course. 

I’ve worked with conventional and naturopathic doctors, in addition to chiropractors, acupuncturists, NRT specialists and nutritionists to continue to find answers.

Never once have I given up on this path, but many times I’ve wanted to. 

And this past week, I’ve gotten what I’ve been praying for… answers.

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/155

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!

Today’s episode is all about the vulnerable yet important topic of marriage. 

In the years I’ve been running my own business while being married, I’ve learned a lot about the power of prioritizing your marriage. 

There were times I was so focused on elevating my business that my husband had to pick up the slack or I would just assume he understood because I was doing this for my family. I’ll admit I’ve taken his love + support for granted. 

I am not telling you there has to be a balance between wanting to advance your business and spend time with your spouse. It’s not about the amount of time but the quality of your effort.

The real message here is deal with your shit! What areas of your life are falling apart while you’re elevating your business? Do you need to screw the launch or let go of your ego? 

As you go into a new year, ask yourself how you can show up better + make changes to prioritize your marriage. Take time to invest as much passion and focus into your marriage as you do in growing your business. 

www.elizabethhartke.com/podcast/154

Are you looking for a community of entrepreneurs that will teach you how to scale your business AND support you on your journey? You might be the perfect fit for the Maverick Mastermind! Learn more here!