The Get Shit Done Podcast

Are you pivoting right now…or thinking about pivoting in your business? 

All businesses undergo evolutions, and pivoting is a challenging-- but beautiful part of the process! But before you pivot, it’s essentially to look within first.

When you’re aware of what’s going on internally, and you create a space to think and plan out the next steps you need to take in your business –you’re already WAY ahead of the curve! And your pivot is much more likely to align with what you believe in and where you want to go. 

Because there is no right way to do business. The best way to run YOUR business depends entirely on who you are, how you function, and what your core values are.

If you like what I’m putting out, you will absolutely LOVE my guest today because she speaks on and supports clients to do just this!

Today, I am talking to the incredible and high-achieving Dr. Jennifer Blossom, a highly-rated mental health and peak performance keynote speaker who uses a unique blend of neuroscience, high-caliber performance, and inner peace to help high achievers and high-achieving organizations move through internal transformation and generate new levels of success and impact- without the emotional overwhelm, stress, or burnout.

Dr. Jennifer Blossom has a top-rated podcast and has been featured on Fox News, CW, The Connect Network, and multiple podcast and radio stations. She’s here to give us some incredible insight into pivoting your business and moving into a space of alignment and transformation so you feel confident in your decision.

I am so excited for you to hear our conversation about Jennifer’s career, the different changes she’s gone through in her business trajectory, how to serve your people in the best way (even if that means adjusting your offers), why shifting your business takes time and consistency to see results, how to adjust your brand and messaging to speak to a new target audience, and so much more! 

If you want validation that you’re absolutely not alone in your journey and that pivots can be beautiful and necessary and in alignment with YOU –then this episode is for you!

After listening to this conversation, I hope you have the confidence, courage, and know-how to make those shifts and pivots and do it for the right reason. So hit that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

[1:00] What she learned from growing up in Alaska

[3:30] Deadline with high-performance anxiety and stress

[4:00] Finding connection and healing through an online community

[5:20] Shifting from motherhood into a high achiever, high performer space

[9:00] When she realized her old business wasn’t for her

[11:00] How to take ethical inventory of if you’re actually serving your people in the best way

[12:00] How to bring your heart up to speed when you’re out of alignment

[13:13] How to listen to the inner cues of misalignment

[15:57] Advice on moving through an identify shift that affects your business and goals

[17:00] How to trust yourself completely before saying yes to any commitment

[20:00] Why grace, humility, and compassion are essential to get back on course

[21:15] How she adjusting her brand and messaging to speak to different target markets

[23:30] Why shiftin

I have no problem saying yes to stuff…but I have a hard time saying no. 

Unfortunately, being the yes-woman, yes-man, or yes-person isn’t always great. Because you can wear yourself thin and hold your business back by always saying yes!

So, to make sure you’re saying YES to the right things, I have 5 questions I want you to ask yourself every time an opportunity comes up! 

These questions will help you build your own HELL YES filter so you can have the clarity to be decisive in business and life. 

When you’re clear and confident in where you want to go, you can make the shifts that are in alignment AND support you in achieving massive growth and building the business of your dreams!

In this episode, I am sharing the 5 core, tried, and true questions that you need to be able to answer for yourself anytime you’re at the point of making a big, potentially life-altering decision. 

If you’re ready, hit that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

• How to build a hell yes filter

• Are you making decisions out of desperation or abundance

• Would future you be proud of your decision

• How to know when you've stepped off the path

• Are you doing this for yourself or for others

• Are you making a decision that’s based on your ego

• Does the decision feel aligned

• What I am saying hell yes to

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Ready for your next big pivot? Maybe it’s launching that new side hustle or growing your existing business, whatever the chapter Kelsey’s here to help you bridge the gap between new ideas and achieving your goals!

When life gives you lemons, do you make lemonade? Or do you let them sit in a fruit bowl until they go all hard and inedible? 

What I’m trying to say is –do you jump on opportunities when they come up? Or do you let them pass you by?

I can tell you right now that today’s guest not only started making lemonade when life gave her lemons, but she’s on her way to building a new lemonade stand, too!

Okay, okay… I’ll stop with the lemon analogy!

The thing is, so many entrepreneurs out there talk about starting a business or how they went from 6 to 7 figures. And while that’s great to hear, what we really want to know is what you did when you were literally in the thick of running a thriving business with a busy personal life, and an opportunity you couldn’t pass up came a-knockin’?

Because being a successful leader and an entrepreneur is having confidence in your choices. If it feels right, you just have to go for it, right?! 

Well, that’s what my guest, Salena Ausburn, has done!

Not only is Salena the seasoned owner of Wild Whimsy Plant Co. and mother of three, but she’s off on a new venture that includes a retail space and a new partnership! So Salena is literally back in that infancy stage of starting a business, and we’re talking ALL about it! 

In this episode, Salena and I deep dive into what it’s like pivoting in business, how to make adjustments and changes as life throws opportunities your way, how to adjust your mindset to deal with imposter syndrome, the importance of finding aligned partnerships, building a business that genuinely fosters community, and so much more!

If you’re ready to open the door and embrace opportunities that come your way with confidence and resilience, hit that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

[3:12] How she started a plant business and is now merging two very different businesses

[5:03] Why seasoned business owners still deal with imposter syndrome

[6:49] Why your why can be bigger than your product

[8:15] Shifting your mindset to overcome imposter syndrome

[10:06] How to build a partnership brand that incorporates both of your values

[15:30] How to feel comfortable with a pivot in your business

[16:15] Finding clarity on your business identity after a pivot

[17:32] Why you need to live out your purpose through your brand

[18:45] How you can have a more direct connection with your customers

[21:56] Why the way we build relationships and connect will evolve 

[23:20] How you show up it up to you as the business owner

[25:18] The importance of setting boundaries

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, CEO, boss, or even an employee of a company —you probably have a mile-long to-do list sitting around your desk (or on post-it notes if you’re like me!). 

Honestly, I don’t know anyone who lives life or runs a business without one! 

If you’ve ever navigated a busy season of life or just had a lot of stuff on your plate, to-do lists can be a lifesaver! 

But to-do lists are so much more than checking off tasks. How you tackle your to-do can make a world of difference! 

In today’s jam-packed episode, I am walking you through how to effectively tackle your to-do list, including how to group tasks in a way that makes sense, why you need to figure out your money-making tasks first, how to leverage these tasks to grow your business, and the importance of protecting your number one task. We’re also diving into how to delegate, why self-care is essential, the importance of scheduling in your nonnegotiables FIRST, and seriously, so much more!!

I’ve packed the goods into this episode because I want you to be able to use it as a tool to help you navigate life and business in the most effective and aligned way possible! And that starts with a to-do list that works for you!

So, if you’re ready to stay positive and focused on the things that matter most, grab a pen and paper, hit that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

• What’s on your 24-hour to-do list plate

• How to respect the different seasons of life

• How to tackle your to-do list

• The reason you’re writing out all of your activities

• Why you should group tasks into piles

• Why you need to figure out what your money-making activities are

• Why you need to protect your number one activity

• The importance of self-care

• How to leverage your core business activity and leverage it to your advantage

• How to determine the 5 most important tasks on your to-do list

• How to productively delegate

• Building your schedule around non-negotiables

• The importance of consistency

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I probably don’t need to tell you this, but business is not always rainbows and butterflies. And entrepreneurship can be hard af some days. 

But if you truly love your business and what you do, that in and of itself can help pull you through those hard seasons. Because here’s the thing: entrepreneurship truly is a choice. We all choose to have this crazy life –and it is tough to do all the things if you don’t love or fall out of love with your business. 

When you’re passionate about your business and what you’re doing, people will see it and feed off it. And that’s powerful, friends. 

Today’s guest knows this, and over the years, he’s used his insatiable passion to grow and scale a business that he LOVES. And he’s telling us all about it!!

Matt Miera is an ‘02 WSU grad (Go Cougs!) and the owner and operator of the world-famous Marco Polo Bar and Grill in Georgetown –aka THE WSU Coug bar on the west side of Seattle. 

Matt has been doing his thing since 2006 when he took over ownership of Marco Polo Bar & Grill (a 73-year-old tavern, btw!), and he’s sharing all the lessons, pivots, and decisions he’s made along the way!

We talk about how tough the bar and restaurant industry is, the benefits of seeing everything as an opportunity, why nontraditional marketing methods still work, and why being a resilient and adaptable business owner matters. Plus, Matt shares stories on the power of community, collaboration, and brand recognition.

Friends, I am PUMPED for you to hear Matt speak! He’s truly charismatic, and you can hear the passion and love in his voice when he talks about Marco Polo Bar & Grill.  

Did I mention Matt’s also a marketing wizard, and he’s filled with great advice and insights on how to run a successful business and love (almost) every minute of it!?! 

Seriously, don’t wait. Hit that play button, and let’s go!!!

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Episode Highlights:

[1:16] How he used the bar industry as a stepping stone to get his foot in the door

[3:00] Why resilience is the key to opening, running, and keeping up a successful bar

[6:10] How Matt used the  CougsFirst! community to catapult his business

[7:31] Why community is so important

[8:35] How he knew it was time to buy off his partners

[12:05] Where he turns to for motivation and business support

[15:04] How he stays memorable through quirky and obscure marketing tactics

[18:51] Where he learned to talk and connect with people so authentically 

[20:00] The power of working with the competition, not against them

[21:23] What his increase in sales has looked like from the buyout to today

[23:00] How he navigated and pulled through during COVID with innovative ideas

[26:24] The biggest lesson he learned running his business

[31:14] Reflecting on why he started a bar and what he learned along the way

[33:00] The highs and lows of running a business

Connect with Matt:

Website: https://www.marcopolopub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcopolobarandgrill

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Where is your time and energy going within your business? Are you in the season of simplicity or complexity? Do you feel at peace with where your business is at (and what your role looks like in it)?

Big questions, right? And not so easy to answer. At least they weren’t for me until relatively recently when I had to force myself to step back and honor the fact that I needed time and space to focus on myself.

Don’t get me wrong, I loooooovee to work in and on my business. I love my clients, I love people, and I love teaching. 

But honestly, because I love it all and want to do it all, I have experienced burnout multiple times. The most recent one being…well, verrry recent. 

Given the literal title of the entire podcast show (hint: the Get Shit Done Podcast), this episode might seem a little counterintuitive.

Because instead of getting shit done, I am encouraging you to do less in your business!

I know, hilarious, right!? 

But really, this is super important. And I’m talking alllll about it, friends!

Not only am I deep diving into how to do less, but I am also walking you through how to find rhythm and balance in your business, the importance of creating systems that reflect how (and when) you work best, why you need to pause and edit your to-do list, and why growing bigger comes with bigger responsibility. 

Oh, and of course, I’m talking about why simplicity is the key to scaling a successful business, what steps I’ve taken to feel at peace in my own season of simplicity –and how you can, too!

If you’re ready for all of this and more, hit that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

• Why I believe doing less matters

• How to find rhythm and balance in your business

• The importance of creating systems that reflect how (and when) you work best

• Why you need to pause and edit your to-do list

• Stop going if it costs you tomorrow

• Why growing bigger comes with bigger responsibility

• Why simplicity is the key to scaling a successful business

• Feeling at peace in the season of simplicity

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If you know me, or at the very least, listen to this podcast, then you know I love a good pivot. Seeing business owners make big moves and add something new to the mix just lights my fire. And this episode does not disappoint!

Today’s guest is bringing the change-making moves, and our coaching session is a gold mine of insights, ideas, and takeaways (if I do say so myself) for you to learn from and use in your business’ next pivot!

Have I piqued your curiosity?! Good. 

Because I am talking to the amazing Julie Sloan, owner of Inspired Jules, a brand that highlights the story of community, connection, and sisterhood between women around the world through hand-made jewelry. 

I managed to catch (and chat) with Julie in the middle of a season where she’s making bold moves that I know will catapult her business forward. Not only is she moving through a rebrand, but she’s also officially a soon-to-be podcast host!

So you know this episode is going to be packed with some goodies. 

During our conversation, Julie and I talk about the importance of sisterhood and feeling connected to the community, how to start thinking about making a pivot from a big-picture perspective, why content creation is such a massive block, and the ins and outs of creating, planning, and launching a podcast! 

I know that hearing her story will give you some great lessons on making moves in your business, so if you're ready to take action on your dreams, hit that play button, and let’s go!!

Guest: Julie Sloan

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Times to Check Out:

[1:00] The why behind starting Inspired Jules

[4:00] Our connection through WSU and as sorority sisters

[5:36] When she realized it was time to rebrand and refocus her business

[9:30] The decision behind starting and launching a podcast

[13:00] The process behind preparing to launch a podcast

[15:15] How a podcast will plug into her current business model

[17:00] Building connections through storytelling

[19:00] How to use podcast seasons for market research

[20:00] The challenge of making decisions that make sense for your business

[21:45] How to add new features to your business in the middle of a rebrand

[23:00] The logistics of how to launch a podcast

[25:50] How to make your podcast launch a success from the start

[26:30]The power of taking the dream in your head and taking action to make it happen

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It’s my birthday!!! 

And we’re changing things up to celebrate this special birthday episode!

Instead of giving you a list of X things to do, I’m putting the FUN in funky and giving you 8 “Kelseyisms” to help you navigate entrepreneurship with less overwhelm and more clarity!

If you just asked yourself, what the heck is a “Kelseyism”?! Don’t worry, I got you. 

“Kelseyisms” are certain things I say ALL the time –whether it’s to my networking group, my clients, or anyone else on this wild ride of business ownership! 

In today’s episode, the 8 “Kelseyisms” (aka sage advice) I am giving will cover topics like how to adjust your to-do lists to reduce overwhelm, why systems and templates can streamline your business processes, the importance of knowing your why, and why failures don’t define you –plus so much more!!

These “Kelseyisms” are meant to equip your personal business toolkit so you can have more clarity on how to find balance and success as a business owner! 

I know there is a piece of advice for you in this episode!!

So if you’re ready for some verbatim advice I give to my clients and business network, tap that play button, and let’s go!!

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Episode Highlights:

• Why you should whisper to one person instead of screaming to the masses

• Don’t treat your marketing like flypaper

• Why failures don’t define you

• The importance of prioritizing time off

• How to adjust your to-do if things show up on repeat

• Make things easier by finding a system or making a template

• Why you need to know your why

• Defining what success looks like for you

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Do you have a mile-long to-do list? Do you know there are things you should do in your business but don’t know where to start?

Ooooh yeah! I’ve been there, friends. And my guess is that you –like me!!-- don’t understand what it takes to be a CEO.

I genuinely think most business owners struggle with this. I certainly did NOT understand what it took to be a CEO and truly step into that leadership role. (Hint: I do now!)

So if you have big dreams and aspirations of taking your business to the next level, whether that’s growing your team, getting more visible, or opening multiple locations —then this episode is for you!!

I’m diving into the 4 step breakdown of how to get you into a CEO mindset. We’re talking about the importance of defining what success looks like to you, why you need to cut out that external noise, centering in on your why, and so much more!!

My intention is to help equip you to step into that strong CEO leadership mindset and develop a strategy that supports you in reaching those goals! 

This is seriously game-changing and such a vital piece of the puzzle if you want to become the leader you were meant to be! 

So if you’re ready to embody the CEO mindset as a business owner, click that play button and let’s go!! 

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Episode Highlights:

• What I thought a CEO was

• How to get into the CEO mindset

• Why you have to figure out your why

• The importance of cutting out external noise

• How to lay out the path to get where you’re going

• Why you need to define what success looks like for you

• How to use the 4 steps to reassess your path

• Practicing persistence

• Prioritizing your leadership

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There’s a lot of great support around how to start a business. Everyone (especially coaches and educators) talks about this topic, and most give some great advice! 

But no one hears the nuts and bolts of how to get started. Or how to build that ladder when you’re still on an existing ladder. Or how to create a business that’s sustainable for your lifestyle. Or how to navigate your business (or build a new one) after becoming a new mother!

Well, we’re talking about it now. The conversation is here – and I’m having it with an incredible business owner and mama who is mid-pivot into a new industry and business model that makes sense for her new lifestyle.

Today I am talking to my dear friend, past client, and fellow badass, Sarah Anne Thompson. Sarah is a Seattle-based luxury wedding photographer turned Podcaster who believes in giving a damn in both life and business –and folks, she is in the midst of building an empire! 

And we’re here for it! 

I’m so freakin’ excited for you to listen to our conversation about what it takes to build a sustainable business, the intricacies of handling motherhood as a business owner, and how you can break down your goals into smaller steps so you can grow and scale a business that aligns with you as a person.

Plus, we’re deep diving into how you can successfully pivot into new industries and business models that make sense for you!

Trust me. You don’t want to miss this episode, so hit that play button, and let’s go!!!

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Episode Highlights:

[1:00] How hustling hard led turned into organic referrals for her photography business

[5:08] Why she decided to expand her business beyond photography

[6:30] Why Sarah’s making the shift into the podcast industry

[8:30] How to build a new ladder when you’re still climbing a different one

[11:00] Handling motherhood as a business owner

[14:21] How to keep your identity while still being a mom

[15:23] Living out your own history that you can share with your children

[16:19] How her definition of success has evolved since becoming a mother

[17:16] Why there is a slowdown in the wedding industry

[19:00] Avoiding shiny object syndrome and following your true north

[21:00] The conversations she wants to have with new business owners

[23:33] The first step in building a sustainable business

[25:51] How long it really takes to build your brand authority and sell new offers

[27:09] How to break that big goal into smaller steps

[29:00] Her process behind making decisions and executing on them

[32:00] The importance of being aware of your work patterns and work processes to optimize your time 

Connect with Sarah:

Photography Website: https://www.sarahannephoto.com/

Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_anne_photo

Website: www.SarahAnneThompson.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarah.anne.thompson/

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