In today's episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Regan Bashara to chat about managing your business's finances like a pro. We're exploring when it's the right time to bring on key financial professionals - from bookkeepers to CFOs - and how their expertise can propel your business forward.

We discuss the crucial differences between beginner and advanced money management techniques, and help you gain a crystal-clear understanding of your monthly cash flow. Regan's also sharing practical tips and strategies to help you take control of your finances and make informed decisions that drive growth.

But we don't stop there. We'll also uncover the hidden money mindset limitations that might be keeping you stuck at your current revenue level. Get ready to break through those mental barriers and open up new possibilities for your business's financial future. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss!

In this episode we're covering:

• When to hire a bookkeeper, tax preparer, and CFO
• Beginner vs. Advanced money management
• How to understand your cashflow every month
• Money mindset limitations that'll keep you at your current revenue

And SO much more!

Join AI to $100k and use code BADBITCH to get your discounted price! https://melaniechilders1.krtra.com/t/5ZOs8JHMrXa4

Ready to work together? Check out all my offers here: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/bio

2 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q3:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Regan:

Numbers Witch and Bookkeeper Regan Bashara is conjuring empowerment for passionate entrepreneurs looking for the practical steps in getting financially organized.

Regan helps you track and organize your numbers to quickly build wealth while aligning with your principles and ethics. Wealth allows you to take back your financial agency and start living out your big dreams.

Regan has a degree in Math & Physics from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a decade of experience in public accounting. She is a Certified Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and is also certified in their Payroll products. She founded her bookkeeping and payroll services firm in May of 2022 after several big life events sparked a desire for more independence and empowerment over her career goals.

SOCIAL:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/alleaseaccounting Facebook: https://facebook.com/accountingwithease Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@rayrayhammer Website: https://alleaseaccounting.com/money-through-ease

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If you want to learn how to use AI to grow your business faster, this episode is for YOU. Even if you've resisted it, my guest Brittany Long and I are talking about how to use AI responsibly to create content that converts and still sounds like you.

In this episode we're covering:

• Creating content that converts and using AI as a creativity partner
• How to use AI to save you HOURS every day
• Adding your unique personality to your AI content
• Handling visibility fears when your content blows up

And SO much more!

Join AI to $100k and use code BADBITCH to get your discounted price! https://melaniechilders1.krtra.com/t/5ZOs8JHMrXa4

Ready to work together? Check out all my offers here: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/bio

2 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q3:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Brittany:

Brittany Long is an award-winning former educator who works with entrepreneurs to automate their businesses for a regret-free life. Brittany is known for her out-of-the-box thinking and engaging, actionable, trainings in AI and evergreen emails.

SOCIAL:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenai/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenai
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impactdrivenai
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/impactdrivenai
• Website: www.impactdrivenai.com
• Personal: https://www.facebook.com/brittanywinwithsystems/
• Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winwithsystems/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

Ready for some lessons from the club? I'm joined by my friend and colleague Keli Lyn Jewel to bring insights from our personal experiences in sales, emphasizing the importance of intimacy and genuine connection when it comes to sales conversations.

In this episode we're covering:

• Why seeing potential clients as real humans rather than just leads is so important
• Why you should be using authentic, personalized conversations over scripts or social media posts
• What happens when you prioritize engagement & dialogue over posting & ghosting
• How low-cost offers help your audience decide you're their person before committing to higher ticket offerings

And SO much more!

Join AI to $100k and use code BADBITCH to get your discounted price! https://melaniechilders1.krtra.com/t/5ZOs8JHMrXa4

Ready to work together? Check out all my offers here: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/bio

2 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q3:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Keli:

Master Certified Coach, Keli Lyn Jewel (she/her) is a transformative force empowering her clients to break free from oppressive socialized narratives and reclaim their lives and businesses for themselves. Through her innovative approach, Keli leads an equitable self-coaching collective, Project Reclamation, making tools of emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and cognitive coaching accessible for folks who have historically considered a life coach out of reach. On the business front, she offers SellingU, a program focused on non-shitty sales strategy and burnout-free systems development for emerging entrepreneurs.

In personalized sessions, Keli also works individually with high-achieving, social-justice oriented clients to reclaim themselves from the perfectionistic, people-pleasing tendencies guiding them to rediscover themselves. Several times a year, she orchestrates retreats in the US and France, creating immersive experiences that accelerate the reclamation journey for her clients. Keli's unwavering commitment to empowerment, transformation, and community building is at the heart of her mission, driving lasting change and profound growth for those she serves.

• Website: www.KeliLynJewel.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keli.lyn.jewel
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keli.lyn.jewel

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

Today I'm joined by my friend, colleague, and former client Sarah Magnoni to chat about handling transitions in business (whether it's a niche or a whole new business) + why hosting in-person retreats serves your clients and creates a strong community.

In this episode we're covering:

• How to follow your passion, desire, and purpose to create a fulfilling business
• The mindset that makes pivoting successful
• How to handle transitions without freaking out about failing
• Why adding retreats to your business creates repeat clients
• And SO much more!

2 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: https://www.selllikeafeminist.com/

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Sarah:

Sarah is a travel designer and a travel agent that curates luxury experiences for coaches and consultants who want to include in-person events and retreats to deepen their connection with their clients.

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

In this episode, I'm breaking down the key elements that made my recent BMW upgrade negotiation a win/win – I even got an upgrade for less than my last car! – and explain how you can apply these principles to your own sales process.

In this episode I'm covering:

• How I negotiated a great deal on a new car
• The 4 key win/win elements you can use in your sales process
• The ripple effect of that sales conversation for the rest of the dealership
• And SO much more!

3 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: https://www.selllikeafeminist.com/

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

This week I'm talking with my colleague, Molly Claire, about bringing a holistic approach to building your business so you can enjoy your life, make more money, and stress less. This convo is a business changer!

In this episode we're covering:

• How to create your business around your life
• Time and energy management that serves you as a human and your clients better
• Ways to work smarter not harder
• And SO much more!

3 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

• VIP Day: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• 30 days of 1:1: https://www.melaniechilders.com/
• The Magnetic Messaging Minimind: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/magnetic

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: www.selllikeafeminist.com

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Molly Claire:

Molly is a Master Coach Instructor and founder of Holistic Master Coach Training inside The Masterful Coach Collective. She helps coaches develop superior coaching skills so they can guarantee results for their clients, while designing a simple, profitable business model. She believes that you can coach more, market less, and create the ideal quality of life you desire. Molly is a 7-figure business builder, proud mom of 3, top 3% podcaster, and best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset.

Molly's contact info:

Website: https://www.mollyclaire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyclairecoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollyclairecoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-claire-coaching/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

This week I'm talking with feminist parenting coach, Catherine Bailey, about bringing your values to your parenting, creating a more equitable relationship, and adding more rest and creative time to your business day. This convo is a life changer!

In this episode I'm covering:

• How gender inequality shows up at home, in your relationship with your partner, and with your children
• Ways you can shift culture starting in your own home
• 2 ways to bring more equality to housework especially for solo female entrepreneurs
• How to create more free, creative, and rest time in your week (without feeling guilty!)
• And SO much more!

3 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

VIP Day: melaniechilders.com 30 days of 1:1: melaniechilders.com The Magnetic Messaging Minimind: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/magnetic

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: www.selllikeafeminist.com

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

How to connect with Catherine:

Catherine Bailey is a coach and certified Fair Play Facilitator who helps parents and caregivers break free from outdated gender norms to feel more supported at home and raise the next generation of kick-ass feminist kids. A former lawyer & policy advocate, Catherine has deep expertise in the cultural and social expectations impacting women, work, and caregiving. As the founder of Think or Blue, Catherine provides coaching and workshops for women to integrate their feminist ideals into everyday life so they can confidently model gender equity in the home & rock their professional goals. When she's not working, you'll find Catherine tap dancing, spending time with her husband and 8 year-old, and podcasting about Gilmore Girls.

Learn more at https://thinkorblue.com/

For Socials, she's most active on:

• https://www.instagram.com/thinkorblue/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkorblue

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

If your sales aren't where you want them to be, look at how many conversations you're having. The more people you talk to, the more money you'll make.

You don't have to sound like a spammy AI bot to do it! I'm showing you how to create real, authentic human relationships this week so you have more clients, collaborators, and colleagues to work with. Because your net worth IS in your network.

In this episode I'm covering:

• The FIRST place to focus for more and better conversations
• Why the more relationships you have the more money you'll make
• How to not sound like a marketer or AI bot in your DMs
• How to build more relationships, even if you're an introvert (like me!)

3 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

• VIP Day: melaniechilders.com
• 30 days of 1:1: melaniechilders.com
• The Magnetic Messaging Minimind: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/magnetic

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: www.selllikeafeminist.com

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

There will always be times when business feels hard. So, what do you do?

The last year has been tough for businesses across all industries. So first know that if things feel hard, you're not alone!

The daily tasks you focus on are key for making progress and sales, and that includes how you're thinking about your business!

In this episode I'm covering:

• Why business might feel tough right now
• 3 areas to journal on to reignite your motivation
• 1 thing to do to bring more $$$ in the door this week

3 Summer Sprint options to align your dream clients, offers, and content to make more sales in Q2:

• VIP Day: melaniechilders.com
• 30 days of 1:1: melaniechilders.com
• The Magnetic Messaging Minimind: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/magnetic

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: www.selllikeafeminist.com

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers

Planning goals and taking action on them are two DIFFERENT things and require different thinking. When you stop negotiating with your goals and stop pressuring yourself, you'll get so much more done. Shift the way you think about goals with this episode.

In this episode I'm covering:

• The BIG mistake most people make when they set goals
• How you may be quitting on your goals when things get tough
• The 5 elements of reaching your dream goals without being a jerk to yourself

Get the special pre-sale course bundle - Join The Client Uplevel and the Magnetic Messaging Minimind to call in ambitious action-taker clients and hit your next level revenue goals: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/magnetic

Get the messaging content upgrade that brings buyers to the yard in F* the Fluff, Get Paid Content Bootcamp for just $97: https://funnels.melaniechilders.com/fthefluff

Fill your offers with hot & ready to buy clients and make 6+ figures in 20 hrs/week — Join the Feminist Business Accelerator and make more income more simply than ever: http://melaniechilders.com/mastermind

Unf*ck the "selling is gross" mindset so you can make more $ with integrity — Join us in Sell Like a Feminist: www.selllikeafeminist.com

Say HI! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniedc/

© 2021 - 2024 Melanie Childers