Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy

I share some specific stories of when I felt my time was disrespected and the actions I took to ensure my time was not disrespected by those same people again. These sorts of experiences likely ring true for you also, so I hope my remedies will help you become a better steward of your own time by empowering you to clearly communicate your boundaries surrounding your most precious resource.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ How I Reclaimed 2+ Hours With A Two-Sentence Email

✔ Why I Sometimes Feel The Need To Reschedule Important Appointments

✔ How I Communicated My Boundaries To Vendors Who Weren't Respecting My Time

✔ My Challenge For You

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Join my group coaching + training + accountability experience Leverage Lab

I sit down with the co-owner of Window Works and host of A Well-Designed Business podcast, LuAnn Nigara, for an entrepreneurial case study. We take a deep dive into how she serves people by successfully connecting them with the people they truly need and drums up sales for her own business in the process.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ How LuAnn Created A Business She Could Step Away From

✔ How Her Background In Sports Taught Her To Be A Leader

✔ What Should Be At The Heart Of Every Sale

✔ How To Put Your Superpower On Steroids

✔ Why You Should Give Away Some Of Your Business

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I sit down with leadership and hiring consultant, Eileen Hahn, to discuss her multifaceted selection process for hiring which she uses to help companies find and retain exceptional people with the right skillsets to fill the gaps in their businesses.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Eileen's Multifaceted Selection Process For Hiring Exceptional People

✔ Best And Worst Practices For Hiring

✔ The Real Reasons Behind High Turnover

✔ The Golden Questions You Should Ask In Every Interview

✔ Why Real-World Assessments Are A Must

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I sit down around the virtual Thanksgiving table with some of my closest small business owner friends - Amanda Berlin, Carol Cox, Hilary Hendershot, Jamie Lieberman, Jaclyn Mellone, and Jessica Rodriguez, to talk all things business. This Friendsgiving special is jam-packed with hilarious anecdotes, shared lessons, valuable business advice, and a whole lot of love. I have so much gratitude for these relationships and the impact they've had on my business!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ How We've Navigated Our Mindset Challenges

✔ What We've Had To Let Go Of To Grow

✔ Our Most Embarrassing Moments In Business

✔ What We Do To Keep Our Business Day Fun

✔ The Greatest Character Traits We Bring To The Table

✔ What We're Most Grateful For Closing Out 2020

✔ Funny Stories About Me

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business

I walk you through making your business boundaries successful by clearly identifying them, lovingly and clearly communicating them, and holding them so you can achieve your goals quicker while preserving your sanity.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ The Numerous Benefits Of Establishing Boundaries

✔ My 3-Step Framework To Making Business Boundaries Successful

✔ The Missteps Small Business Owners Make With Boundaries

✔ How To Know What You Need To Show Up Your Best

✔ Why Others Are Confused About Your Boundaries

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I sit down with the co-owner of Kickstart Accounting, Inc, Danielle Hayden, to discuss how your business finances are telling an important story and you need to be paying attention so you can stay organized, make smart decisions, and maximize profits.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ What A P&L Is And Why You Should Befriend It

✔ The Repercussions Of Not Knowing Your Numbers

✔ The Importance Of Separating Your Business & Personal Accounts

✔ Where To Get Started Fixing Your Financial Mess

✔ Why You Need To Think Of Yourself As An Investor In Your Business

✔ The Financial Reports You Must Stay On Top Of

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I sit down with the owners of Tree Amigos Growers, organic farmers Jason Long and Santiago Arroyo, to get an inside look at how they are embracing adaptability and overcoming obstacles such as a love of chaos, conflicting projects, and a global pandemic to operate a thriving working organic farm.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Their Journey From Roommates To Successful Business Partners

✔ How They Learned To Prioritize Their Big Projects & Dreams

✔ Ways They Changed Their Onboarding Process To Minimize Chaos

✔ How They Embrace The Path Of Least Resistance To Drive Their Profits

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I sit down with two members of my curated Trusted Advisory Council, Amanda Berlin and Jamie Lieberman, to discuss the importance of collaborations, alliances, and sisterhood, and the power they can bring when you choose to do life and business with the right people.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Why I Choose To Do Life And Business With These Women

✔ How We Designed Our Mastermind To Greatly Benefit From It

✔ Why It's Important To Develop Bonds That Are Both Personal And Professional

✔ Strategies For Building Sustainable Connections With Those People

✔ What Curating Your Own Trusted Advisory Council Could Look Like

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

I dive into the topic of embracing empowering leadership methods so you can learn how to reclaim time and mental bandwidth by effectively delegating tasks, activities, and projects, knowing they'll be executed successfully by others.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ The First Thing You Need To Do After Making A New Hire

✔ My 5-Step Process Of Training, Coaching, And Onboarding

✔ Strategies For Empowering Your Employees To Deliver Results

✔ Who Should Teach Each New Process (It May Not Be You!)

✔ Why Slowing Down Is A Must-Make Investment

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.

All work and no play makes for a low-energy, boring workday. I sit down with international play speaker, Jeff Harry, to discuss how infusing play into your workday can revitalize your spirit and add joy to running your business while also positively impacting your productivity. Win-win!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ How Play Can Boost Your Energy And Get You Into Your Flow

✔ Tips For Adding More Play Into Your Day Without Tossing Away Your Goals

✔ How You Can Increase Your Productivity By Integrating Play

✔ Ways To Effectively Savor Your Successes To Build Momentum

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Notes.

P.S. When you're ready, here are four great ways to improve your time management and elevate your productivity:

#1 Grab my FREE mini training Take Back Your Time!

#2 Get instant on demand access to my Conquer Your Email Masterclass

#3 Get my 4-module, on demand training program Time Management Made Simple

#4 Book a Discovery Call to see if 1:1 coaching is a right fit for you and your business.