If you want to step fully into your power as CEO, you must lead, not just keep the wheels turning in your business. This is where things really start to shift and where you start to realize how powerful your influence can be as a business owner.

But leadership isn't just about giving orders. It's about setting the tone, shaping the culture, and defining the direction of your business. Yet many entrepreneurs get stuck in the weeds of managing, overlooking, or misunderstanding their critical role as a leader.

In part three of our four-part miniseries on She Thinks Big, we’ll unpack this role and delve into how to move beyond micromanagement and into true leadership. You’ll discover how embracing being a leader empowers your team, clarifies your vision, and builds a thriving business beyond your direct involvement.

3:12 - Why this topic matters and the primary role and core function of a leader

7:19 - Leadership pitfalls you can default to that you must avoid

9:15 - How you set the tone and direction of your business’s culture as its leader

10:34 - Questions to help you stay in leadership mode

12:11 - Your next steps to help you solidify your role as leader

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You’ve gone from doing everything yourself to hiring a team to help you in your small business. Yet, you still feel overwhelmed and wonder why.

There’s a gap in your business–a missing role that allows you to truly lead but one that also too often gets overlooked. You’re missing a manager, my friend. Without this layer, you’ll never unlock your business’s true growth potential or gain the freedom you crave as a CEO.

In part two of this four-part miniseries on She Thinks Big, you’ll learn what it really means to be a manager. I’ll discuss why you might be stuck running the day-to-day mechanics and how letting someone else own that role is essential if you want to lead and maintain your sanity.

4:39 - Responsibilities of a manager and how they differ from doer and implementer roles

8:20 - Why CEOs get stuck in management and struggle with the role

10:16 - A breakdown of the delegation chain with clearly defined roles

11:51 - Signs that it’s time to hire a manager and an example of its impact on growth

13:57 - Your next steps to help you transition out of managing your business

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Are you doing all the things in your business—and feeling like one more email question, tech hiccup, or content scheduling update might just send you over the edge?

If your to-do list feels like an endless game of whack-a-mole, it’s probably because you’re stuck in the doer trap. And you’re not alone.

In this first episode of our new four-part miniseries on She Thinks Big, you’ll learn about the common trap that “doer CEOs” fall into. I’ll reveal the crucial mindset difference between doers, implementers, and CEOs and share the first essential step in reclaiming your time and energy so you can break free and become the visionary CEO you’re meant to be.

2:57 - Three things that inspired the creation of this miniseries

6:22 - What a doer is, how they think differently from a CEO, and the dilemma that doers as CEOs face

9:25 - How implementers are different (and a step-up) from doers

12:20 - How to know when to hire someone in the doer or implementer role

14:00 - Your first action to spot and start shifting doer and implementer tasks.

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Are you consuming podcast after podcast, waiting for the “aha” moment that finally gets you into gear—but still stuck in place?

Tiffany Berland was, too. Until one summer when she decided enough was enough.

Despite juggling a chaotic home life, running an interior design business, and raising three kids, Tiffany took a chance on herself. She signed up for the Design Your Ideal Summer workshop… and never looked back. That single step helped her shift from just surviving each day to intentionally designing a life and business that actually supported her.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, Tiffany opens up about her journey from information overload to taking real, aligned action. She shares the mindset shifts, support, and tools that helped her navigate a turbulent season in life and business, and how she finally started creating what she truly wanted.

Andrea and Tiffany unpack what it really looks like to take meaningful action (even during hard seasons), the tools that helped her stay focused, and the one game-changing question Tiffany still asks herself daily.

2:33 – How Tiffany and Andrea connected (and the summer that changed everything)

5:45 – The realization that shifted Tiffany from passive listener to action-taker

10:48 – What taking the first step actually looked like in a chaotic season

13:59 – Why hiring a coach outside her industry made the biggest impact

19:59 – The tools that helped Tiffany clarify her vision and discover her big dream

29:21 – Why she stayed stuck in “gathering mode” and what finally moved her out

33:19 – What surprised her about group coaching (and why she almost said no)

36:22 – One action you can take today to move from stuck to forward

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Following up with leads doesn’t have to feel awkward, exhausting, or like a full-time job. When you’ve got the right system in place, it can run smoothly, and still feel personal.

In this final episode of the Interested to Invested series on She Thinks Big, we’re going beyond templates and one-off follow-up emails. You’ll learn how to automate your follow-up process without sacrificing the human connection that actually moves leads forward.

I’ll walk you through my value readiness matrix to help you prioritize the right leads, show you how to set up a follow-up system that runs on autopilot, and share the exact tools and phases I use (and teach) to make it all work behind the scenes, without burnout.

Whether you’re still tracking leads in a spreadsheet or ready to fully automate, this episode will help you build a follow-up system that actually converts.

3:35 – Quick recap of parts one and two of the Interested to Invested series

5:49 – How to use the value readiness matrix to prioritize your follow-ups

8:41 – The 3 Cs of a strong follow-up system: Capture, Calendar, and Content

10:38 – What it looks like to automate in phases—foundation to full automation

12:57 – Metrics to track so you know what’s working (and what’s not)

13:57 – How to review, tweak, and continuously improve your system

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Ever feel that awkward silence after a promising consultation with a potential client? The struggle in the follow-up is real. But with my signature BIG follow-up method, you can shift from feeling like you're chasing clients to confidently leading the conversation.

In part two of this Interested to Invested series on She Thinks Big, you’ll learn the three components of the BIG follow-up method to craft powerful messages in the days and weeks after the initial exchange. I’ll teach you exactly what to say and at what time, as well as how to label your leads effectively so you can stop chasing the wrong ones and start confidently guiding genuine prospects toward a "yes."

3:52 - Labeling lead system and how the first follow-up acts as a diagnostic tool 

6:21 - A breakdown of the three elements that make up the BIG follow-up method 

10:40 - A clear timeline for following up (with examples of what you can say)

18:15 - Your assignment for this week 

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You’ve just ended another consultation call with a potential client who seemed interested but hesitant. You fear it’s another “maybe” situation with follow-ups that don’t receive an answer. At this point, you’re beyond tired of “maybes” and following up only to get ghosted. 

So how can you reduce follow-up fatigue and get more of your ideal clients onboard? Introducing “Interested to Invested: The No-Ghosting Follow-Up System” which is a three-part series that tackles the frustrating phenomenon of client ghosting.

In this first episode of the three-part Interested to Invested series on She Thinks Big, you’ll discover the root causes behind potential clients going silent—and how my “bookend” approach can prevent it from happening in the first place. You’ll learn how to turn “maybes” into resounding “yeses” by addressing your leads’ fears and guiding them through a follow-up process that feels clear, authentic, and effective.

5:46 - Why potential client ghosting isn’t about rejection

10:10 - Three reasons why people often go silent after showing interest in your offer

15:25 - The perspective shift on follow-ups that can change everything

16:41 - A simple structure for how to start and end the initial conversations with potential clients

21:35 - Bonus tip that can help potential clients feel more confident moving forward

24:21 - Action step for you to take before listening to the next episode of the series

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Are you over the endless revisions, the constant problem-dumping, and the time-wasting tasks that keep you stuck in the weeds? Then let’s change that, because scaling your business shouldn’t require sacrificing your sanity.

I’m sharing the five principles from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time that have completely changed the way I work, hire, and lead. I’ve implemented them in my own business, and now my clients use them too, because they work. I believe in them so much that I created short videos on each one, and every new team member watches them before we ever work together.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, we’re talking about how to buy back your time on purpose. With tools that help you set clear expectations, delegate more effectively, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle. I’m walking you through how to apply each principle with real examples from my own business.

3:29 - Define what done looks like by starting with the end in mind

5:26 - Bring to light solutions (not just problems) with the 1-3-1 rule

7:41 - Hand off work the right way with the five levels of delegation

10:08 - Use the impact filter to ensure what you’re doing actually matters

11:44 - Protect the ROI on your most valuable resource–your time

14:17 - The one thing to take away from this episode, if nothing else

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Ever feel like you get caught in an emotional whirlwind because of other people's actions or behaviors? Perhaps it left you feeling drained and frustrated as a result.

Instead of feeling victimized or trying to manipulate external forces, you can reclaim your power and ownership. With the “Let Them Theory,” a recent Mel Robbins book (inspired by Cassie Phillips’ poem and viral movement), let’s flip the script so you can take back control by shifting your focus inward.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll learn how to use the “Let Them” theory to shift into “Let Me” energy with actionable strategies that help you prioritize yourself and your well-being. I’ll teach you five ways you can apply this theory in your business–from navigating team dynamics and clients to dealing with setbacks and criticism.

4:43 - The foundation of the “Let Them Theory” and the piece that puts you in the driver’s seat

7:17 - How shifting to “Let Me” energy allows you to step into ownership 

9:08 - How this theory helps you lead your team without micromanaging

11:15 - How “Let Them” and “Let Me” can help you with client relationships

12:17 - How this theory can impact your management expectations and criticism response

14:34 - How you can apply “Let Them” and “Let Me” when handling setbacks and business challenges 

15:34 - How this theory allows you to prioritize yourself as a business owner

16:42 - What to do this week if you start spiraling over what someone else is doing

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Do you know where you are right now? Without knowing that, you can’t get to where you want to go without knowing your current location. Whether you feel stuck, crave more, or are just ready for a shift for whatever reason, taking inventory of where you are now and accurately pinpointing it is the first real step toward change.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll discover three key places you might be starting from. I’ll also reveal the most common signs that show you’re now owning or fully aware of where you are right now and how to get clarity on your location so you can move forward.

7:00 - How you might want to move away from pain

11:25 - How you might be feeling a pull to something new

14:25 - How you might want to add more fun, fulfillment, or purpose to your life

16:08 - The need to take responsibility for and focus on where you currently are

23:44 - The three most common signs that you might not be fully owning or correctly pinpointing your location right now

33:58 - How to get a clear picture of where you stand and what actually drives you to take action that moves you forward

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