The Simplifiers Podcast

And this time, I wanna talk about money and how to manage your cash flow. In other words, helping you better track the money coming in and the money going out of your business. Which sounds simple (on the surface) but so many of us get tripped up by it along the way. Why? Well, there might be more at play underneath… so let's talk about that.

My special guest today is CPA Stephen King and he's simplifying how to better manage your cash flow. He leads a US-based accounting team called Growthforce and in this episode he breaks it all down for us, sharing tips on how to identify, measure, and track your cash flow wisely. Ultimately, this will help you make better decisions when managing your finances by looking at your historical figures for clues that'll help you better predict your financial future in the year ahead.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How he defines healthy cash flow as it relates to running a small business. What it is and what it is NOT

• A few practical ways you can manage the cash flowing into your business… and how to improve it

• • 13 week cash flow forecast

  • pay slowly rules

  • managing interest rates on your company credit cards

• The biggest mistake people make when it comes to cash flow and how to overcome it

• What the 3 F's of collections are and how to tackle the 3 biggest objections you might hear from your customers when you directly ask them to pay their bill:

• • Be Firm

  • Be Friendly

  • Be Focused

…and ultimately, how to have better financial management overall for your business, even without a degree in accounting.

You can do it, I believe in you!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/stephen-king-manage-your-cash-flow-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. As I get older and wiser, I'm starting to realize where the root of true radiance and vibrancy comes from… it's not the clothes I wear or the makeup I put on. It's not even my physical body that I see in the mirror. But rather, true radiance where my little light shines bright all starts from within. Finding that safety and security by finally coming home to my mind, body and spirit FIRST, rather than seeking it externally. Let those words sink in for a second… what you seek is already within you right now. And I hope this conversation with Sarah solidifies that in your heart as well, on how to do it.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my all-star conversation with Sarah Hagstrom as she simplifies how to shine bright.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all

• What she means when she says "prune for progress" to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose

• When we realize nothing is "good or bad" or "right or wrong" in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter

• How to put an end to "people-pleasing" tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first

• …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.

  You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

  Q: Are you ready to shine bright? If yes, this one is for you.

  It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sarah-hagstrom-how-to-shine-bright-part-two-all-star

Part of being a truly radiant person is to learn how to shine bright, yet without that pesky ego getting in the way. Many times you hear about people who "suck all the oxygen out of the room" or others who feel destined to be a wallflower forever. And in both scenarios, I find it fascinating that these are fear-based perceptions… Comparing yourself to others is the quickest way to dim your own light inside. So how do we avoid this fear loop and instead show up to life as our full, vibrant selves?

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she's simplifying how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. Her personal story battling with chronic pain, digestive issues, overworking and people pleasing is one that I'm sure many of us have grappled with at some point in our own lives. The good news is… it doesn't have to be your "forever story." Sarah shows us a better way to do less and focus on the things in life that truly light you up… and as she puts it, she teaches us to remember the simple phrase of "let's try easier" to help you lighten the load when things feel heavy, stressful or overwhelming. It seems that the secret to radiance is here, too.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all

• What she means when she says "prune for progress" to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose

• When we realize nothing is "good or bad" or "right or wrong" in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter

• How to put an end to "people-pleasing" tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first

• …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available wih all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sarah-hagstrom-how-to-shine-bright-part-one-all-star

Stepping back out into the world might require a supercharge of your self-confidence. Things are opening back up again (ever so slowly) and the world is finding its pace once again. But are you?

Thrilled to present another all-star episode from The Simplifiers Podcast vault, this round, we are talking all about how to supercharge your self-confidence featuring a recent conversation with author Kate Eckman. We spoke in April 2021 and that conversation really stuck in my mind for ages afterward. She believes that when we take good care of our inner world, our outer world takes care of itself. All of this is rooted in research-backed strategies in neuroscience and whole-person coaching, with a specific focus on all three parts equally: mind-body-spirit.

Here's how.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Why she believes we are prone to a lack of self-confidence these days, especially as women… What's underneath it all, hidden away and keeping us from what we really want in life

• Society puts such an emphasis on our physical bodies, to lose weight and stay healthy… why she believes it's time to focus on "shedding excess emotional and spiritual pounds" instead

• What "The Full Spirit Workout" is and the ten steps that'll supercharge your self-confidence from the inside out:

• • Stretch your comfort zone

  • Lift yourself up

  • Feel the burn

  • Strengthen your core confidence

  • Build your emotional muscles

  • Boost your mental metabolism

  • Step up your spiritual stamina

  • Embrace your endorphins

  • Rock the freedom freestyle

  • Cool down with inner calm

• How to strengthen your core confidence through trust and the 5 Ps

• • Presence

  • Patience

  • Purpose

  • Preparation

  • Practice

• …and ultimately, how to boost your "mental metabolism" to help you shift through any mindset blocks and help you see opportunities where you once saw insurmountable hurdles.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kate-eckman-supercharge-your-self-confidence-all-star

Do you wish you could simplify your wardrobe a little bit? More importantly, when you open your closet, do you feel like you've got NOTHING to wear? Girl, I feel ya. If your personal style could use a bit of a refresh or you're finding the task of getting dressed in the mornings totally tedious and borderline stressful, this one is for you!

My special guest today is Sarah Jackson and she is sharing easy ways to simplify your wardrobe and personal style. Like it or not, how you feel in the outfit you wear today directly influences how you show up in the world… and especially, how people will perceive you.

So, it's important to know that the clothes you wear today (even if you work from home and your cat is your only co-worker) will have an impact on how confident you are, if you hit your sales goals and how you #dothething. But here's the good news… Sarah promises that (more than likely), you won't need to go out and purchase loads and loads of new clothes to do it.

Here's how.

• Why it's important to define your personal style through fashion and what you'll gain along the way

• How to begin to clarify what your personal style is - what questions she asks her personal styling clients that helps them find theirs

• How to create a capsule wardrobe per season, so getting dressed in the mornings is a cinch

• How to be strategic about what you where to certain work functions and what colors are best for certain situations (such as a sales pitch meeting, conferences, networking, or when you speak onstage)

• What to do if your career evolves over time and how to evolve your personal style with it

• How to shop more ethically and reduce the amount of "fast fashion" we all purchase and consume in the world

I loved this conversation because I know I've got a few outfits in my wardrobe that are guaranteed to make me feel like a million bucks when I wear them. This stuff works!

Q: Are you ready to learn how to simplify your wardrobe & personal style? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sarah-jackson-simplify-your-wardrobe-all-star

What if I told you it was possible to level up by doing less? Would you give it a go? So many of us have been conditioned over the years that MORE is the answer. More hours in front of your computer. More hustle, more grind, more exertion equals more success. So, umm… how's that working out for you? For me… not so great. So, let's talk about doing less, instead.

My all-star special guest today is Kate Northrup and she's simplifying how to level up by doing less. She taps into the wisdom gained by studying regenerative farming and gardening and it turns out, these lessons learned can be applied to your work and life, just the same.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Kate Northrup and she's simplifying how to level up by doing less.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Which areas of your business that you'll want to examine first, in order do less and simplify

• What the 4 best practices of 'regenerative farming' are and how they can be applied to creating a 'regenerative' business, rather than a just 'sustainable' one

• • composting

  • mess less

  • no spray

  • planting cover crops

• How to create a repeatable, provable marketing system without chasing after the "new, shiny object" or subscribing to the "hustle harder" mentality

• When you want to simplify to amplify your revenue, how to do it - spoiler alert: it's all about creating a symbiotic ecosystem of offerings

…and ultimately, we talked about the ways she found healing and growth after experiencing a year like 2020. What big shifts she made that helped her and her husband to level up.

Not that you need my permission, but I bet you're totally ready to level up and do less. So, let's make TODAY the day we do it.

Q: Are you ready to level up by doing less? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing! ----Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kate-northrup-level-up-by-doing-less-all-star

I'm willing to bet you've either heard someone mention "The 5 Love Languages" recently, or you've read the book, or you've given the book as a wedding gift to a beloved friend. This book has taken the world by storm, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list consistently since 2009!

Dr Gary Chapman is the author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts® and many other books.

• More about the 5 Love Languages:

• • Words of Affirmation

  • Quality Time

  • Receiving Gifts

  • Acts of Service

  • Physical Touch

• How you can tell which your primary love language is

• Why it's important to 'keep our love tank full'

• What couples can do when they are drifting apart

• What some couples believe about marriage and relationships that simply isn't true

• How you can share the love languages with a partner who has a different belief system

• How you can apply these principles at work and in your family

Dr. Chapman is an absolute delight. He's funny, down-to-earth and shares so much wisdom in this all-star episode recorded back in 2018. I hope it brings a smile to your face, and offers you a compass to help navigate tricky relationships this season.

I can only hope that I'll be this bright, warm and full of sparkle at age 81 like he is.

Show notes available with all links here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/gary-chapman-how-to-simplify-the-5-love-languages-all-star

Are you trying to figure out how to deal with menopause or curious if you're on the brink of it all? Welp, friends… this one is for you!

My special guest today is author Laurie Lewis and she's simplifying how to deal with menopause. No matter if you're at the beginning of it all and you're starting to notice your period is getting irregular. Or your midsection resembles more of a rectangle than an hourglass (um, like me). Or maybe, you're already knee deep in it all with hot flashes and more… we're simplifying it all down for you, so you can make sense of it all.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Laurie Lewis and she's simplifying how to deal with menopause.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What the first signs of perimenopause and menopause are that you need to be looking out for

• Your hormones will start to shift in your 40s and 50s… what are the basics you need to know and why working out longer and harder in the gym is NOT the answer to losing weight

• What intermittent fasting is and why it might be the right solution for those looking to recalibrate their hormones

• How does intermittent fasting work, is it safe and what the three phases of fasting are:

• • Fast foundation

  • Fast forward

  • Fast forever

• …and ultimately, how to make sense of all the changes your body is going through without losing your mind along the way.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/laurie-lewis-how-to-deal-with-menopause-all-star

Crazy idea - let's go BIG with your goals this year, now that the world is reopening once again, post pandemic. It's time to levelset, shake things up, and get back on track.

My special guest today is author Julia Pimsleur in this all-star episode and she's simplifying how to go BIG with your goals. She's the founder of Million Dollar Women and her main focus is to help us all go after the bigger version of your dreams.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How to check-in on the progress you've made so far towards your annual business goals and what role your mindset plays in all of this

• What a "Go Big Mindset" really is and how to cultivate yours, especially now the world is reopening

• Which simple exercises will help you to strengthen your "mindset core strength" and the three step process to "Mind the Gap" that you could follow the next time something (or someone) tries to throw you off course

• Why it's better to choose "results over reasons" to avoid self-sabotage with your goals

• …and ultimately, how to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves, so we can reach new heights and go BIG with our goals this year.

I enjoyed this one immensely and I know you'll get a lot out of it, too. Grab your journal and a big glass of water… this one will truly help you simplify and soar!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/julia-pimsleur-go-BIG-with-your-goals-all-star

Are you ready to create more pleasure in your life? Well, buckle up, buttercup and let's take a walk together. You'll want to listen to this one without others around, trust me.

My special guest today is author Laura Zam and she's simplifying how to create more pleasure in life. Let's face it… a life worth living isn't solely about work, money, and success. In fact, some would say (including me) that those things are a small sliver of what makes a life whole. Let's talk about pleasure, desire, sex and asking for what you really, really want… my goodness, now THAT'S a great topic to simplify!

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why pleasure is a key component to living a whole life

• How to begin to ask for what you desire, especially if you've been a people pleaser for so long

• What to do if you've got zero libido, feeling overworked, and on the verge of burnout

• For those who might be dealing with past sexual trauma, she shares her personal story and what helped her reemerge stronger

…and ultimately, where you can find more time in your schedule, especially during the holidays for pleasure.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/laura-zam-create-more-pleasure-all-star