Success with Soul

In this episode of 'Success with Soul', host Kate Kordsmeier asks a question to several entrepreneurs including Allie Stewart, Andrea Jones, Dama Jue, Jordan Gill, and LaChelle Barnett: 'If your business burned down tomorrow and you had to start over from scratch, what would you do?' They all come up with interesting answers, revealing their invaluable lessons, personal experiences, and advice relating to business strategies. These pieces of advice range from investing in mentorship, reconsidering overhiring, reframing attitudes towards revenue, trusting instincts more, diversifying income, avoiding impulsive decisions, creating a variety of offers, and more. Kate also shares potential changes for 2024- hinting that she is exploring more passive ways of business like affiliate marketing and evergreen funnels.

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:21 Entrepreneurial Insights: Starting Over

01:02 Kate's Personal Insights: What I Would Do Differently

06:28 Entrepreneurial Insights: Allie Stewart

10:34 Entrepreneurial Insights: Andrea Jones

14:47 Entrepreneurial Insights: Dama Jue

21:03 Entrepreneurial Insights: Jordan Gill

25:24 Entrepreneurial Insights: LaChelle Barnett

 

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! In this episode of the 'Success with Soul' podcast, host Kate Kordsmeier talks with guest Devin Lee about systems and automations in business. Devin, a systems strategist and certified online business manager, shares her expertise in helping entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level by automating tasks. They touch on tools like Airtable, Zapier, and Dubsado and how using these tools can streamline operations, improve the client experience, and effectively manage time. Devin discusses her system to reduce her use of social media and her newly launched mini course 'Inbox Zero Hero' which aids individuals in maintaining an organized inbox. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working independently and the evolving nature of online businesses.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How automations can create a more intimate client experience, contrary to popular belief.
• The strategic approach to setting up systems and automations, especially for businesses new to this world.

• Devin's favorite tools for automations, including Airtable, Zapier, and Dubsado, and how to integrate them effectively.

• Creative ways to add personal touches to automated processes, making your business stand out.

• Common mistakes in automation and how to avoid them.

• How to reduce dependence on social media by leveraging systems and automations.

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Connect with Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinleeobm/

• Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinleeostertag/

• Get Devin's Elevated Client Journey Workbook

• Devin's Inbox Zero Hero course for efficient email management.

• ClickUp for project management, Airtable for database management, Zapier for integrating different software, and Dubsado for CRM.

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EPISODE CREDITS:Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today we’re joined by Vasavi Kumar, a TV host, Licensed Therapist, Speaker, Voiceover Artist, and author of her new book Say It Out Loud. Vasavi discusses the power of speaking your thoughts out loud and how this simple act can actually transform your life. Vasavi shares the top three tips for getting comfortable talking to yourself and why it’s important to talk to your triggers out loud. So get ready to unlock the power of speaking your mind out loud. 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How saying your thoughts and words out loud really have the power to transform your life.

• The top three tips for getting comfortable talking to yourself. 

• Why it’s important to ‘talk to your triggers out loud.

• How to balance authenticity and vulnerability while still maintaining boundaries and privacy in your personal life.

• The most common obstacle that people face when it comes to speaking their truths and how to overcome them.

 

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Connect with Vasavi on Instagram: @mynameisvasavi

• Check out Vasavi’s new book: Say It Outloud by Vasavi Kumar

• How to Win Friends and Influence Dale Carnegie

• Join our VIP waitlist now for an exclusive chance to join the Incubator, our holistic mastermind empowering female coaches and course creators to make money sustainably (no social media required)! As a VIP, you'll get $500 off pre-enrollment, early access to join before anyone else (we only open to the public twice a year!), and exclusive first-look opportunities not available anywhere else. Plus, you'll get free portal access before the next cohort starts and bonus coaching calls every month until then. Get on the VIP waitlist here.

• Join the Success With Soul Membership. A self-care subscription for busy entrepreneurs and working moms.  It’s like a gym membership for your mind, body and soul!

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today we’re joined by Susan Brady, the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the first Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Susan shares the art of mastering your own inner critic and explores powerful techniques to transform self-doubt into self-empowerment. 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to master your own inner critic.

• What does “keeping the focus on the palm of your hand” mean and how to do it.

• How to invest in your best self.

• What is “radical reframe” and how to use it to shift negative self-talk. 

 

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Learn more about Susan.

• Check out Susan’s bestselling book: Arrive and Thrive 

• Boundary Boss by Teri Nichol

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EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/ 

 

 

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! It’s day 4 of our Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Business Blueprint to Making More Money without Social Media! Today we are unlocking the strategies, the mindset, and the exact steps to take your biz to the next level. We'll make sure you walk away with the confidence to chase your dreams without feeling chained to social media.

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

•  Understand the essence of holistic business – building an empire without burning out.

• How to get clients without a huge following.

• Learn the next steps to uplevel your business and plan for profits

• Go from feeling lost in the scroll, to being the CEO you always dreamt of being.

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Sign up for the Beyond the Scroll 4-Day challenge

• Join the Mindful Business Academy

 

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! It’s day 3 of our Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Business Blueprint to Making More Money without Social Media! Today we are diving into the art of relationship marketing by networking, the Non-Slimy Way. Learn how to pitch, collaborate and increase your visibility, even if you’re an introvert!

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

•  Master the art of authentic networking and build relationships that matter.

• Pitch Perfect: Craft compelling pitches that open doors to new opportunities, a pitch so good, even you'd want to interview you!

• Identify 5 visibility opportunities – your voice deserves to be heard, sans algorithm!

• Strategize stellar collaborations that boost your brand without needing a viral dance move.

 

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Sign up for the Beyond the Scroll 4-Day challenge

 

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! It’s day 2 of our Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Business Blueprint to Making More Money without Social Media! Today we’re sharing all about simple, scalable SEO for business success. In this episode we’ll demystify keyword research so you can find some sizzline keywords and skyrocket your organic traffic. 

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Discover how SEO can be your secret weapon and harness the power of search engines

• Dive deep into finding the goldmine keywords for your niche- and emerge with at least 4 prime keywords tailored for your biz.

• Design an SEO-friendly editorial calendar that even Google would applaud (and will require 75% less time to create than social media posts)

 

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Sign up for the Beyond the Scroll 4-Day challenge

 

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! We’re hosting a Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Business Blueprint to Making More Money without Social Media and today we’re sharing day 1 of our challenge.  Today we’re doing a digital detox so you can do a reclaim your time. We'll take the bold step of deleting those energy-draining socal media apps and lay down a manifesto to guide your tech detox, after choosing a powerful search platform. This isn’t about deprivation. It's about intention. It's about choice. Plus a special hack on what to do on Instagram instead of posting daily (or ever again!)

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

•  To unplug without FOMO because your life’s worth more than a swipe.

• Conduct a digital health check to audit what’s working and what isn’t.

•  Commit to your new manifesto that guides your digital choices.

•  Craft a kick-ass 9-grid IG bio - just because you’re not active doesn’t mean you can’t be attractive.

• Wave goodbye to digital overwhelm and say hello to purpose-driven work.

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Sign up for the Beyond the Scroll 4-Day challenge

 

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Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today, I’m laying it all out there about why I kicked social media to the curb, and how it’s not only possible but downright liberating to build a six-figure business without social media. Seriously, you don’t need the ’gram to prosper, my friend! I quit social media two years ago, and guess what? My business skyrocketed by over 165% in the first year. That’s right, folks, social media isn’t the be-all and end-all.   The Truth About Social Media and Business We’ve been sold this narrative that social media is the end-all-be-all for business success. It’s time to challenge that thinking! In today’s episode, I’ll take you through my own journey of quitting social media and the tactics I used to maintain and even grow my business. No FOMO here—just facts. I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to leave the social media circus. 🎪 It’s been a journey, and today, I’m peeling back the curtain to share my personal story and motivations for getting off the hamster wheel. What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The real impact of social media on your mental health and productivity
• Why organic SEO and funnels are the underrated MVPs of digital marketing
• The tangible steps to start distancing yourself from social platforms while keeping your income steady
• How to regain your time and mental space by choosing mindful marketing tactics
• Strategies for ‘success with soul’ that don’t rely on constant posting and engagement

Subscribe, Review + Connect   Thanks so much for listening in this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement:

• Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight!
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• Curious about our group coaching program, the Success With Soul Incubator? Check out our behind the scenes tour here!
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Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Join our FREE Challenge, Beyond the Scroll: A 4-Day Biz Blueprint To Making More Money Without Social Media happening October 16-19, 2023!

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today we’re joined by Kelli Moore, Co-Founder and CEO of the premiere podcast network, Soulfire Productions and host of  the top ranked shows, The Naked Mama and OK, Babe.  After leaving her 15 year award winning sports television career while simultaneously healing herself of chronic illness, Kelli had to reinvent herself and has been devoted to supporting women in their own self discovery process.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The most important part of redefining who you are, or reinventing yourself.

• Why being a people pleaser can actually be manipulative.

• Tips for women who are juggling multiple roles and responsibilities.

• Why the energy of receiving is key when it comes to money and all other areas of your life. 

• Understanding what the root causes of chronic illness are.

 

Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Connect with Kelli @kellitmoore 

• Learn more about Kelli 

• Learn more about Soulfire Productions

•  Journey of Souls by Michael Newton 

• Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Kikandi

 

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• Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! 

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EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/