The Soulful Business Show™ with Cailen Ascher

I am so excited about today's topic because it is something that I work to infuse into every single offering I create for my clients, community, and mastermind members.

Today's theme is Simplify, so we're keeping things extra short and sweet today.

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Lately I've been studying the work of Louise Hay and listening to some great podcasts about thoughtwork, and one thing is becoming abundantly clear:

Our reality is a result of our thoughts.

And while it may not always feel like it, we choose those thoughts and beliefs.

So today's practice is to examine the thoughts you are choosing to believe. You can think of this in relation to your business, your relationships, and the state of the world. What are the thoughts you are repeatedly choosing to think?

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Like so many of you, I'm feeling first hand the effects of COVID-19 spreading across the globe -- and the fear and uncertainty that's spreading with it.

I've been a Business Coach for 5 years and an entrepreneur for 12 years. And, I feel so fortunate that my 3-day workweek has helped me (relatively easily) transition into my new role right now as homeschooling mom and business owner.

After over a decade running my own business, I know the importance of shifting with the times in order to continue to grow, and I'm seeing that now more than ever before.

People who are resisting what is happening are suffering and so are their businesses. People who are accepting what is happening and pivoting accordingly are uncovering new and exciting opportunities for business growth.

If you're feeling stressed about the future of your business, I hope that today's podcast will help you to see the potential that is available to you now, and always.

In today's episode all about how to Keep Your Small Business Profitable, I share…

• The #1 thing you need to prioritize right now in order to thrive (not just survive)
• Examples of businesses, both big and small, that successfully pivoted in order to profit
• What to lean on right now in order to grow (psst...it's something you already have!)
• 1 thing you can do today to help your business

And, if there is any help I can offer above and beyond what is included in today's episode, please connect with me inside The 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group. I'm here to help.

With love, Cailen

P.S. I'm hosting a brand new FREE Masterclass on May 5th that outlines 5 Steps to Help Your Business Thrive During a Crisis. If your business has taken a hit because of coronavirus, and you're afraid that it won't recover, this masterclass will give you not only clear steps to take, but also hope :-) Save your seat here.

With so much uncertainty in the world right now, we can sometimes feel like there's a total lack of control in our lives. And when we feel out of control, we feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, fearful -- all the negative emotions that we ultimately are trying to avoid! These feelings become perpetuated when we keep trying to control the situation, and we find ourselves in a cycle.

The theme for today is Accept.

There are only so many factors that we can control in our lives, and honestly, in our business. We cannot control the circumstances of the world, other people, or how they respond to our ideas and offerings. We can only control ourselves, our thoughts, and our actions.

If you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the things outside of your control, you'll definitely want to check out today's episode. In it I'm sharing one of my favorite mantras that I learned back in my yoga teacher training days!

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With love, Cailen

When we think about the term nourish, we most often think about food. And while that is a very important way to nourish yourself, nourishment can also come in the form of inspiration, spiritual support and growth, and cultivating connections.

For today's exercise, reflect on the ways you need nourishment in your life right now. Then begin to one small way you can give yourself what you need.

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With love, Cailen

Today I am bringing you another wonderful tool that will help you feel more grounded in your life, and therefore in your work.

Today's tool is all about rest.

Taking time to rest, replenish, and allow the physical body to take a break. So much of the time we are moving so quickly through our lives, and we can exhaust ourselves both physically and mentally. Giving yourself permission to rest is one of the most basic, and powerful, things you can do to cultivate more calm in your life.

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With love, Cailen

Today I am sharing one of my favorite strategies to cultivate calm in my own life. This is something that I turn to on a daily basis, and it has changed my life profoundly. Even if it seems too simple to work, I encourage you to move through it.

Today's exercise is to breathe. Yes, it's that simple!

There is a reason why many traditions and philosophies around the world anchor their practices around the breath. And in today's video, I'm sharing a few of my favorite tips for making this a consistent practice!

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In light of the fear and uncertainty that is facing all of us these days, I've put together a special series of fourteen daily practices that will help you cultivate calm in life + business in five minutes or less.

I am so excited to offer this to you because as much as I love talking about business and sharing my favorite tips + strategies for success, it is just as important to support the woman behind the business. If we're not taking care of ourselves, especially during uncertain times, we can't possibly expect our businesses to support us in the future.

Our exercise for today is to set an intention for our Cultivate Calm experience. What are you hoping to get out of this journey?

Head over to http://cailenasher.com/cultivatecalm to sign up for the series and receive immediate access to all of our daily Cultivate Calm videos + a private community of female entrepreneurs waiting to support you on this journey!

With love, Cailen

If your situation is anything like mine, having scheduled session times with clients right now is challenging since school and childcare are non-existent.

So what are we to do? Put working with clients on hold until who-knows-when? Say "no" to people who want to (or need to) work with us right now more than ever?

No. Certainly not.

I want to share some tools and strategies with you that will help you to continue to serve your clients but in a flexible, feel-good way that accommodates your (and their) schedule right now.

Instead of trying to sit down for regular sessions with clients, perhaps try switching to "coaching on-demand". You can use a tool like Voxer (phone app) to have an on-going back and forth with clients so you can coach them on-the-fly. Or you could use Loom (desktop) to create custom tutorial videos or video trainings for them.

Another thing to consider is that everyone's time is feeling tight right now. Instead of trying to schedule 60min for a session, why not offer "Jam Sessions", as I call them. These are 20min micro-coaching sessions that fit much more easily into a busy day. And, I'm always amazed at how much potency there is in a quick 20 minutes with someone when they show up focused and ready. Try it out!

Lastly, if you're someone who loves connecting with your clients or community via Facebook Live, but are having a tough time being consistent with it. Why not pre-record some videos on Be.Live and then drip them out to your Facebook Group? Your community gets the benefit of your regular content, and you can pre-record and pre-schedule them to save you time.

I hope these ideas are useful to you -- and who knows, you might like some of these options so much that they become a regular part of your business moving forward!

Let me know in the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group which tool you're most excited about trying out or if you have any follow-up questions. I'd love to connect with you there!

With love, Cailen

Psst...I created a brand new mini-program, Simplify Your Schedule, which is designed to help you streamline your schedule and make the most of your limited time right now so that your business can continue to grow and thrive even in the time of coronavirus, and you can bring more balance back to life + work. And, I'm offering a 90% discount right now so you can get the support you need. Grab Simplify Your Schedule here for just $33 (and save $264!!!)

Life looks very different than it did a few weeks ago, and I thought it might be helpful to share some of my thoughts about how to thrive as a small business in the time of coronavirus.

I know many of you are feeling a great deal of uncertainty right now when it comes to your business' future, but I want to remind you today what is in your control so that you find some peace of mind and clarity moving forward.

I'm sharing…

• 3 things you should be prioritizing right now to feel calm and in control
• What you should STOP doing immediately if you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed
• Where to get the support you need if you're feeling down about your business

This episode is just 20 minutes long because I know life is full right now. Give it a listen, and then pop into the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group and share your top takeaway or ask any follow-up questions you might have. I'd love to connect with you there and continue the conversation.

With love, Cailen

P.S. We created a brand new mini-program called Simplify Your Schedule which is designed to help you streamline your schedule and make the most of your limited time right now so that your business can continue to grow and thrive even in the time of coronavirus and you can bring more balance back to life + work. And, we're offering a 90% discount right now so you can get the support you need. Grab Simplify Your Schedule here for just $33 (down from $297)