On this episode I sat down to chat about mom guilt and building a business. As a mom and a business owner, I know it can seem impossible to do both and be successful but, I assure you it is possible! Set your boundaries and set your schedule according to your family priorities and be unapologetic about it. Because you’re a mom first and a business owner second. 

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In this episode, Jan discusses:

[2:12] Building a business and leaving a legacy for your children

[5:12] You don’t need to do 60-hour work weeks!

[6:00] Boundaries in business… what is most important to you?

[9:33] The big three

[14:11] The Entrepreneur Conference 

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

[15:10] The Entrepreneur Conference

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On this episode I sat down to chat about websites and the 4 things that should be above the fold on your site. These are the first things everyone sees on your website, so they matter in how you want people to get to know you. Do you know what action you want someone to take when they land on your website? What do you want to sell them? How should you lay out your site to move your visitors into your funnel? Let’s find out…

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In this episode, Jan discusses:

[1:37] The Entrepreneur Conference is back, and we’re focused on leveling up your online business presence

[5:28] The 4 things that go above the fold on a website

[8:53] Your value proposition... why is it so important?

[20:14] Fantastic guest package for The Entrepreneur Conference 

Links mentioned in this episode:

[19:54] The Entrepreneur Conference – Free Virtual Ticket!

Resource from this episode:

• Side Hustle Academy

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• Facebook
• Instagram

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On this episode I wanted to talk about the 3 ways that adding a course can really change your business. When you add a course, it provides you with an ability to grow a revenue stream that gives you the luxury of being able to choose the clients you want to work with or take on projects that inspire you.  Also, exciting announcement about this year’s Entrepreneur Conference! 

Take a listen!

In this episode, Jan discusses: 

[1:29] Announcement! Bringing back the Entrepreneur Conference!

[2:26] Preview of some topics that will be discussed during the conference

[4:52] Adding a course in your business...what changes?

[6:33] A great way to create passive income

[11:16] The conference is …FREE?!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• [12:20] The Entrepreneur Conference

Resources from this episode

• Side Hustle Academy

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On this episode of Hey Sparkplug!, I sit down with Kathleen McDonald to talk about everything from motherhood, pivoting a business and the importance of a supportive community. We chat in-depth about pivoting your business when you feel like something just isn’t working the way it should and how Kathleen is teaching her daughters that they too can become their own boss one day.  

During this episode Jan discusses:

[4:08] Meet Kathleen McDonald

[9:25] Something wasn’t adding up, how Kathleen decided to pivot her business

[17:32] How the Side Hustle Academy’s community has helped Kathleen with her business

[21:37] Kathleen’s proudest thing during the pivot of her business and what she’s teaching her daughters

Links mentioned in this episode

• [30:57] Hustle: A Business Building Community for First-time Female Entrepreneurs

Resources from this episode

• Side Hustle Academy 

 Let’s get friendly on social:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janditchfield.co
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I opened up the doors to my signature program, the Side Hustle Academy last week, so I’ve been doing a lot of talking with potential students about their dreams and what’s motivating them to start a business. I’m also talking with a lot of people about their fears of joining and then failing to get their idea off the ground. In this episode of the Hey Spark Plug! Podcast, I’m sharing with you my very personal story about the biggest professional failure of my life and where that journey took me. Imposter syndrome is real and we need to talk about it in order to set our minds to overcome it! Take a listen. 
 
 During this episode Jan discusses:

[1:39] The conversations she’s having about the fear of failing with potential students.  

[3:02] Jan shares the story of her biggest professional failure and how that impacted her. 

[8:02] How success is a skill and like all skills we need to practice it to master it.     

[8:39] Leaning into believing in success instead of failing.    

[10:33] The Side Hustle Academy and how it can help you to move forward with your dreams. 

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  Links mentioned in this episode:

• [1:02] Side Hustle Academy 

Resources from this episode:

• Side Hustle Academy

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I opened up the doors to my signature program, the Side Hustle Academy on Wednesday where I teach first-time female entrepreneurs how to start and launch the business of their dreams. In celebration of this, I’ve been bringing my graduates on to my Instagram Lives and chatting in depth about their businesses and time inside the Side Hustle Academy. I had a really passionate and powerful discussion with Caylie, the founder of Corvi Creations this week and wanted to share that conversation with you. She has built a business that sparks her heart, but also is profitable. Join us to learn how she’s done that! 

During this episode Jan discusses:

[3:36] Meet Caylie, the powerhouse behind Corvi Creations 

[6:38] The hardest part of building her business and how Caylie is overcoming imposter syndrome. 

[12:26] The story of Gertrude, the piano that found a new life with Caylie and its 151-year-old story.     

[18:18] How the Side Hustle Academy has helped her to find success in her business.    

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 Links mentioned in this episode:

• [26:32] Side Hustle Academy 
• [30:22] Free Masterclass: Five Mistakes You'll Make in Your First Year of Business (And How to Avoid Them)

Resources from this episode:

• Side Hustle Academy

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janditchfield.co
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Join Jan every Wednesday for quick and easy actionable lessons to help you reach your business goals and keeping you on track to building something magical! 

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"Jan’s advice on building a business that aligns with my values is exactly what I’ve been looking for!" <– If that sounds like you, I’d love for you to take a moment to rate and review The Business of Good.

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I focus on talking a lot about how to do things right in your business, but what happens when things don't go as planned?⁣ On this episode of the Hey Spark Plug! Podcast, I step out of my comfort zone to share my own story of the pivots I had to make since I launched my business. We all make mistakes with our planning and we all face obstacles that are just impossible to move through...like a pandemic. The key to success is knowing when to move your business and when to stick it out.⁣

During this episode Jan discusses:

[1:12] The reason why she wanted to record this episode and how some of her students are pivoting their businesses before launching them. 

[1:38] The emotional impact pivoting has on us as entrepreneurs. 

[2:18] Jan shares her own journey pivoting her business and the behind the scenes look at how that impacted her growth and confidence. 

[12:10] A message to her students who are pivoting: pivoting is not failure. It's a sign of tremendous business acumen. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• [13:20] Free Masterclass: Five Mistakes You'll Make in Your First Year of Business (And How to Avoid Them)

Resources from this episode:

• Side Hustle Academy

Let’s get friendly on social:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janditchfield.co
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"Jan’s advice on building a business that aligns with my values is exactly what I’ve been looking for!" <– If that sounds like you, I’d love for you to take a moment to rate and review The Business of Good.

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This week I’m thrilled to be joined by a special guest, Hélène Hébert the founder of Hélène Hébert compagnie and graduate of the Side Hustle Academy. We sat down to talk about her journey that brought her from having a very successful career as a nuclear engineer to launching her own business where she teaches aspiring and experienced gardeners how to live more sustainably by growing more food at home indoors and out all-year-round. Hélène has a remarkable story to tell about being a working mother, living in the remote north in Canada and how we can create community while digging in the dirt.  

During this episode Jan discusses:

[2:51]: Meet Hélène Hébert. 

[7:55] How living in Northern Canada became the catalyst to Hélène’s journey as an entrepreneur. 

[11:47] Combining your head and your heart in business in order to be financially secure.    

[13:47] How to make long lasting changes in society through business.  

[16:32] The shift in people’s needs and desires since the pandemic happened.  

[21:53] Overcoming fear as a first-time entrepreneur.  

Click here to listen! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

[13:34] Side Hustle Academy Sneak Peek 

[1:20] Hélène Hébert compagnie

Episode transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.  

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I talk a lot about business principles with my students and in my social channels, but today I wanted to dig into mindset and look at the biggest lie you are telling yourself as a first-time entrepreneur and how it is holding you back in your business. Honestly, if I had a dime for every time I have heard someone say this to me, I’d be obnoxiously wealthy by now! In this episode, I’ll walk you through what that lie is, why it is so commonly believed and three ways to overcome it.  

During this episode Jan discusses:

• [2:14]: What the biggest lie is you are telling yourself as a first-time entrepreneur. 
• [2:48] The key to defining your unique value.  
• [4:32] The first step in knowing how to discover what makes you unique in relation to your business.  
• [4:56] Step two, how your unique advantage separates you from your competition. 
• [5:26] Lastly, the questions to be asking yourself to help shift your mindset toward success. 
• [6:05] Success is a skill that needs to be practiced in order to master it. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• [0:59] Side Hustle Bootcamp 
• [7:33] Side Hustle Academy Sneak Peek Waitlist 

Episode transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• [7:33] Side Hustle Academy Sneak Peek Waitlist 

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On this episode of Hey Spark Plug!, I sit down with writer, speaker, and digital content creator Rebecca Stanisic to talk every thing from motherhood, blogging and how Rebecca became a online marketing success. We chat in depth about navigating and aligning your motherhood goals with professional goals, how they are both equal priorities and the most common marketing mistakes that early entrepreneurs make.

During this episode Jan discusses:

●        [2:14]: Meet Rebecca! Blogger, freelance writer and a content creator and strategist powerhouse. 
●        [4:01] Rebecca’s transition in motherhood from working outside the home to monetizing her blog and her journey to entrepreneurship. 
●        [8:43] The concept of balance and navigating your priorities. 
●        [15:06] Am I crazy to try and think that I can start a business while raising a child?
●        [18:00] “Can it be done? Of course it can be done. It can't be done magickly” – Rebecca Stanisic
●        [19:53] Understanding of where your audience is and where you need to be.
●        [23:42] Speak your truth and sell with your heart. 
●        [26:35] Getting the message out for the first time. Advice on how to Authentically represent yourself and your brand.

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All about Rebecca:

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a professional blogger, you’ll want to hear what Rebecca Stanisic has to say! 

Rebecca is a writer, speaker, and digital content creator. She's been blogging on her parenting website, A Little Bit of Momsense, since 2009 and for almost as many years has helped fellow bloggers and small business owners create and curate relevant, intentional digital content that helps them meet their goals and grow their business.  She's the proud mom of two, living in Ottawa, and is fueled by fiction and coffee.   

Connect with Rebecca:

www.rebeccastanisic.com

www.bitofmomsense.com

@bitofmomsense (on all social channels)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccastanisic/ 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

●        [13:34] Side Hustle Academy:  https://www.janditchfield.co/sidehustleacademy   
●        [1:20] Rebecca Stanisic Writer and Content Creator: www.rebeccastanisic.com  

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