Whenever I guest on other podcasts or am invited to speak at summits, there are always recurring questions I'm asked, and I've begun to notice a pattern—not only with them but with the questions you all bring to me, as well!

Though some of these questions have been answered on previous podcast episodes, I hope that by compiling them into one episode, this will become a good resource for you to come back to when needed, or to direct others to when they have the same questions!

In this episode, I've compiled several frequently asked questions, including...

• Why your operations and systems are crucial aspects of your business
• What scaling actually is
• How to hire the right team
• And more!

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It is absolutely vital that you prioritize building a team that will help you carry out your vision for your business, but I have advice for you that you may not have heard before: when it comes to hiring VAs, start your search in the Philippines.

Believe me, I've heard all the reasons why CEOs choose not to do this; in fact, when I first started hiring in the Philippines, I made all the same mistakes. But I learned from those mistakes, and now I have a team that I wouldn't trade for the world.

What were those mistakes, and how can you avoid them? I'm here to teach you everything I've learned after years of hiring in the Philippines.

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There is one key difference that separates five and six-figure business owners from seven and eight-figure business owners: radical responsibility.

There is no blaming others for your choices as the CEO. There is no panicking over mistakes. There is only accepting your responsibility, learning the lesson, and moving on.

What does radical responsibility look like in practice? I'm here today to tell you what it looks like in my business, and how this one missing ingredient can finally take you to the next level in your business.

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You frequently hear about scaling in the business world. But the true definition and what it really means to scale aren't talked about as much. 

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what it truly looks like to scale a business. 

We'll cover:

• What scaling your business is NOT...
• What scaling your business IS...
• How do you know when your business is ready for scaling...
• The difference between leveraging, marketing, and scaling...

If you've been curious about the scaling process, this is the perfect episode for you! 

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Has your business been growing and growing beautifully since its conception, but recently, you've found it to be...stagnating? Unable to grow past a certain ceiling?

All business owners hit this point eventually: I call it a growth plateau. It's when no matter what you try or say or do, your business just can't seem to grow any further than it already has.

Does this mean you're going to be stuck where you are forever? Not at all! In fact, this is actually a huge opportunity to revamp your business practices and take your team to the next level...if you're willing to step boldly into the role of leadership.

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I'm so excited to have a dear friend and now client, Sharla Jacobs on the podcast today! Sharla and her husband and business partner, Jesse Koren, have been called “the #1 Source for turning Coaches and Holistic Practitioners into 6-figure transformational leaders.”

In the past 18 years, Thrive Academy Members have earned hundreds of millions of dollars collectively. And now Jesse and Sharla are working with me to strengthen their operations so they can scale up the business next year.

Today we're going to talk about-

• The unexpected ways working with my team has helped their business
• Their future vision for their business and how joining forces with me was the best way to accomplish that
• How their already successful business still has room for growth and transformation

Whether you want a thriving private practice or you want to step into Transformational Leadership, Thrive Academy is the place to be.

CONNECT WITH SHARLA AND JESSE:

Website: http://www.thrive-academy.com or www.clientattractionsummit.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sharlajacobs/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveAcademy

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This week, we're diving into the most intimidating part of the sales process: making the offer.

You've done the work. You've assessed your potential client and their business, you've listened to the language they use, you've pondered whether or not they align with the culture of your business, and everything's coming up as a great big YES! This client is a great fit for you and your offer.

But even though the answer is a YES for you...you still need that YES from your client.

In this episode, I'm going to talk about...

• How to remove the obstacles that could keep your clients from saying yes to your offer
• How to help clients self-reject if they aren't a good fit
• How to mitigate the risk your clients are taking to pave the way for a yes
• And so much more.

If the idea of sales feels icky to you, don't worry—there's a way to conduct yourself throughout the sales process without sacrificing integrity and honesty. Let's go get that "yes" for you.

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Finding your perfect fit client can be a tricky subject. Sometimes we get into the mindset of the more clients, the better our business will be. 

But if you’ve ever had a client that didn’t align with your business you know that’s not always true. When you’re working toward a truly soul-fueling client relationship then it’s important to access them properly. 

In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about-

• Two assets you should be including in your sales process
• Why aligned clients really are best for your business
• How you can target your marketing to the right people

If you are really targeting your marketing to your ideal client your sales conversations should be a breeze. But still occasionally you’ll find yourself on a call or with an application that doesn’t feel right. In a sales call you can decide that you feel it’s not the right time in their business journey for your services, or they don’t fit with the culture you’re trying to create within your business. You don’t have to work with them. 

Using your intuition and the power of discernment is incredibly important to finding the best fit for you and your business. 

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Are your clients costing you more than they’re worth?

If you’re working with the wrong clients…the truth is probably.

In the beginning of your business journey, it can be tempting to take on clients no matter who they are, just to make sure you’re growing your business and your income. 

But what is the cost of working with clients that aren’t actually a fit?

And what does that actually mean? 

We’ve had to learn the hard way to honor the fact that sometimes potential clients aren’t going to work out and that’s ok. For example, in our accelerated program, we have custom business scaling for established entrepreneurs- because we expect the client to be at a certain level, we don't take on clients that are still trying to figure out their offer or are without enough leads for us to help nurture.

That’s why in this episode I’ll talk more about:

• The cost of working with unfit clients in your business
• How to actually tell when someone isn’t a good fit for your offer
• What to do when a client doesn’t realize they’re not ready for you yet

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Whatever you’re thinking about your sales track record, you’re wrong. 

“If I only had more leads”...then what? You’d have more reach? More business? More success? I hear from my own clients all the time how if they could only drum up more leads, they wouldn’t struggle so much with their sales. If this sounds familiar, I can see why you might feel that way, and you’re not alone. 

You’re also probably to blame. 

Sorry to be blunt, but if you listen to the latest episode of the 7-Figure Freedom Podcast, we might just be able to help you go from sales zero to hero. How? Well, I help you see:

• The most common sales mistakes people are making
• How to remedy those mistakes to increase connections and conversions
• What an initial sales relationship should even look like (hint: it’s not what you think)

Never forget, you don’t get paid because you’re a slick salesperson. You get paid to change lives, and you’re good at it. The sales themselves will follow your quality of work. 

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