Whether you're heading to a family reunion are planning to hike the John Muir Trail, Lifestyle freedom is the reason why you became an entrepreneur. Let's make sure you're planning your year in advance to actually make it happen. For the past three years I've recorded an episode every December to teach how I lay out my year for family and travel first, while assuring I've reached the profit benchmarks I need to to make it all happen. In this episode I lay out those steps to make sure my year it's exactly the way I want it to be. (Regardless of what craziness comes in the year to come, creating a plan is essential to ever getting what you want.)

At the end of this episode you will:

1. Know how to layout the whole year for lifestyle freedom
2. Be able to assess what changes may need to happen in your offers and services to reach your lifestyle goals
3. Have the most important math equation that business coaches don't tell you - and if you don't know these numbers - you're sunk

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This episode is for entrepreneurs who are introverted but know you need to become more of an extrovert to share your business with others. It can feel like a challenge and our guest today, Stephanie Thoma, author of The Confident Introvert, is here to help. In this short episode, you'll learn simple strategies to become more comfortable outside of your comfort zone. Plus, we also do a little practice session in this episode to help you relax. This is a great show for those who really prefer your own company but know your business needs to be shared.

At the end of this episode you will:

1. Feel most settled about being an introvert in an extroverted world
2. Have meditation/prayer practice to calm your nerves
3. Understand how to manage external communications while remaining the introverted person you love to be.

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You're working hard to create an online course or program, and you want to conduct a "beta-launch" but you aren't sure how to do it successfully and whether or not it's even needed for your program. In this show, we dive deep with Kendra Perry, host of the 360 Health Biz Podcast, to talk all about beta launches. You'll the timeline to launch your beta program, how to test your business model, how to charge for your beta launch, and why it all ties into a higher profit full-launch in the future. If you've ever thought about a beta-launch but we're sure how to manage one, this episode gives you all the answers.

At the end of this episode you will know:

1. How/if you charge a fee for your beta launch
2. What you're looking to achieve in a successful beta launch
3. The exact steps to conduct your beta launch
4. How many people you want in a successful beta launch

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You've worked hard to create a great offer, and it's time to sell it, but no one is buying. Chances are your copy is bad. Writing sales copy is a craft and not everyone can do it well. But, in order to sell your program, your copy has to be as great as your service. In this episode, Amisha Shrimanker, founder of The Copy Crew, breaks down 5 steps to write a high converting sales page to increase those well-deserved sales. If you've struggled to sell your services online, this show/mini business training is a must-listen. As a bonus, Amisha is also teaching two live How-To Copy Writing Classes for our SweetLife Entrepreneur Podcast listeners. To join the live (or replay copy) writing class, join our online community at www.sweetlifecommunity.com At the end of this episode you will:

1. Have a 5 step plan to write great copy
2. Know where on the page to start writing
3. Understand how people buy
4. Know what to say to separate and elevate your offer

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You either love or hate to talk about money in your business. In fact, most entrepreneurs run and hide when it comes to financial ledgers. But on today's show, we're gonna make you love the money and control it. Getting your money right in your business is the best feeling ever, and the first step to getting a company that's going to scale, grow, and give you what you really want in business and life. This week we're diving in with guest expert, accountant and CFO Consultant, Megan Dahle, and talking about where you are now, understanding where you want to be, and making sure you're on the right path to get there. We do this by teaching you the simple three numbers you need to know that will give you the power, confidence, and control you seek. At the end of this episode you will:

1. Understand why you need to name your money
2. Get clarity on the dangers of reinvesting every dime into your business
3. Know the most important number that you really need to pay attention to
4. Get a simple routine to look at your numbers without being scared

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If it's time to grow your team and stop being the one that does all the tasks, but you struggle with how to delegate, how to create culture, and how to move from founder to CEO, this episode is for you. Together we dive into why entrepreneurs struggle to transition from founder to the CEO role, And the importance of aligning your goals with your strategies and objectives, and how to go about doing this, before you hire critical team members. We talk about the hard things like mindset shifts from doer to leader, And why some entrepreneurs should never be the CEO of their own company. Kate Carney is our guest expert and guides you through the process and practical shifts to move and grow your business. This episode also includes an amazing bonus worksheet that details 5 Strategies For Scaling your company right now. If you're ready to hire, grow and transition from doer to leader in your company, this show is for you. At the end of this episode you will:

1. Understand what the transition from Founder to CEO really looks like
2. Identify the importance of outlining your goals and objectives before hiring key team members
3. Have practical ideas of how to create the culture you want for your team members and contractors
4. We even talk about how to pay people and bring them aboard with equity in your company before you can afford a full-time salary, and what to watch out for if you do this!

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This show is part of a series called: How To Create Your Signature Offer™, Program, Course, Service or Process. In this episode we're talking about how to know if your new service, program or course will sell? Is it really needed and will people actually buy it? So if you've been working on building your first online course, corporate program, service or offer, today's show will help you determine the need and make smart decisions to scale your business faster. At the end of this episode you will:

1. Know how to assess market demand
2. Get clarity on how to make your offer stand out
3. Determine if you should move forward or scratch the plan

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This show is part of a series called: How To Create Your Signature Offer™, Program, Course, Service or Process. In this episode we discuss the problem most entrepreneurs have as you struggle to organize your ideas thoughts and expertise into an outline for your offer program for service. So if you've been working on building your first online course developing your first membership community are creating your first steps of service and struggling with taking what's in your mind and getting it out on paper and then building it into your business model this show is for you.

At the end of this episode you will: UNDERSTAND HOW TO:

1. Organize your ideas.
2. Outline your first offer.
3. Guarantee your clients' results.

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This show is part of a series called: How To Create Your Signature Offer™, Program, Service or Process. In this episode talking about what you need to do to be ready to create your first signature offer for. Prerequisites are important to hit so you know that what you're creating is going to deliver the results you want need and expect. So, if you've been wondering how to create a signature offer or program this episode is for you. Businesses are always launching new offers and services. It's part of staying relevant and giving your customers what they really need. But when it comes to creating a signature offer a signature program or your own new signature methodology, there are a few important things you must do first. At the end of this episode you will:

1. The four pre-work steps you need to complete before creating your signature offer
2. Save time and not costly mistakes
3. Complete clarity so that you can create your signature offer or program faster.

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This show is part of a series called: How To Create Your Signature Offer™, Program, Service or Process. What really is a signature offer or program? Spoiler alert, it’s not just a common service you slap the Signature Logo on. No… your signature offer, program, course or process is something that sets your company apart. So, if you’ve been wondering how to create a signature offer or program this episode is for you.    Experts, entrepreneurs and small businesses are always striving to be known, but there’s one true way to lead a niche and profit, and that is by developing a unique signature offer, program, process, service, course, membership, system, event, or deliverable which makes it clear for others to understand what you do, creates profitable results for your company, helps you become known and gives your clients incredible results. In this episode we dive into part 1 in discussing “What (Really) Is a Signature Offer or Program and Why Does  Your Company Need One?” At the end of this episode you will:

1. Know what truly is and what is not a true, authentic signature offer or program
2. Understand the 2 types of signature offers or programs
3. Be able to identify which type of signature offer or program your company should create first

 

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