The Soulful Business Show™ with Cailen Ascher

Over the past two weeks, I've been sharing short + sweet daily practices with the women in my community to help them bring more calm and clarity into their lives. Especially with the current state of the world, and so much uncertainty swirling around, it's now more important than ever to support YOU, the woman behind the business!

Today I'm sharing a recent workshop I did inside my private Facebook community all about restoring order to your home, life, and business. During this workshop I covered:

• What my current schedule looks like
• How my husband + I are dealing with having the girls home
• Ideas on how to structure your day
• My favorite tools for dealing with overwhelm
• Actionable tips for creating a feel-good schedule

If you'd like to view this workshop and see my schedule + the other items I shared, join us inside the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group to watch the replay.

And if you're ready to bring your life + business back into balance, you can grab the Core Lessons here.

With love, Cailen

A lot of you have been asking me, how do I get work done with the kids at home?!

I feel ya. Even though I have a 3-day workweek, in order to actually work on those days my girls are at school or we have childcare -- but not right now.

So, I wanted to share with you the things that I'm doing that are working and allowing me to get some work done -- though definitely not as much as before. This is a real lesson in prioritization!

In this FB Live, I cover…

• How I'm scheduling my days now the girls are at home
• How my husband and I are handling childcare + working as a united front
• What's changed for me + my business
• Why we decided to put a pause on some projects
• My best tip for getting through the day the small kiddos + getting some work done too

Click here to watch the Facebook Live.

And, before I leave you, I wanted to share something that I'm really excited about!

Starting tomorrow we're going to be offering 5min daily practices to help you Cultivate Calm in life + business during these uncertain times.

As an entrepreneur, you are your business, so if you are in a place of uncertainty or fear right now, we want to support YOU -- the woman behind the business.

In order to do that, I'm creating a series of 5min daily practices to help you ground + center yourself and plant seeds for growth, both personally and professionally.

This is unlike anything I've created before, and I'm really excited to bring it to you during this time of global uncertainty. I'm drawing on my years of coaching, 11+ years of yoga practice + teaching and my favorite personal practices, like meditation and journaling, to bring you something holistic and supportive when you need it the most.

Our vision is to support you mind, body and soul with practices that run the gamut from mindset meditations to simple scheduling tricks -- all with the aim of helping you Cultivate Calm in life + business.

Cultivate Calm is rolling out tomorrow via email to our entire community because I know it will do wonders to support you and keep you steady amidst all this unpredictability. (Don't worry, if you don't want to receive the daily Cultivate Calm emails, you can easily opt-out.)

In the meantime, join the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group, if you're not already a member because we're going to house the replays of the Cultivate Calm practices there.

Let's Cultivate Calm, together!

With love, Cailen

P.S. Have a friend or two who would benefit from the daily Cultivate Calm practices? Share this link with them, so they can join us: www.CailenAscher.com/CultivateCalm

Thank you!

I know that this is probably the 1,000th time you've seen something with COVID-19 in the subject line, but I felt it necessary to write this because it's something that we're all dealing with.

I feel very fortunate that I have a business and lifestyle that can transition in this uncertain time. My 3-day workweek has made it pretty easy to step-up and take over childcare/school responsibilities since neither of those are available to us right now.

My husband is working 100% remotely now too, so we're trading time so that each of us gets a couple hours a day to work when needed. But needless to say, even my 3-day workweek has been significantly shortened to just a couple of hours on a couple of days. It's a real lesson in prioritization!

We've decided to do at least 2 weeks of no contact with the outside world. We're staying in, having groceries delivered and even cancelled the house cleaner (though we did offer to keep paying her so our decision doesn't affect her family).

Luckily, our house sits on a bit of land, and we have a big backyard with a swing set for the girls. I feel truly blessed that even while social-distancing, we can still get outside for sunshine, walks and play time. That's a sanity saver, and I feel for those of you who don't have that option.

On the business side of things, I've cancelled my Uplifted™ Mastermind Retreat, and we're hosting it virtually instead. We're putting some projects and promotions that suddenly felt tone-deaf on temporary hold, and I'm brainstorming lots of ideas about how to support you, your business and your family during this time.

With that said, I wanted to share with you an idea that came to me yesterday…

My team and I are putting together a supportive series of 5min daily practices called Cultivate Calm that we're going to start rolling out in the next few days. Each day for the next couple of weeks (we're actually not sure how long yet!) you'll receive a short 5min audio or video from me with a simple practice that will help to ground and focus you both personally + professionally during this unpredictable time. If you want to start receiving these FREE 5min practices when they're ready, click here to join Cultivate Calm.

Lastly, if you have any questions or a request for specific content that I can create for you, let me know. I would love to hear from you so that I can continue to create content that really helps. <3

With love, Cailen

P.S. I'm offering 5min daily practices to help you Cultivate Calm. If you want to start receiving those when they're ready, click here. (It's totally free!)

P.P.S. Know someone else who would benefit from Cultivate Calm? Please share this link with them: www.CailenAscher.com/CultivateCalm

Thank you for spreading the calm :-)

You are in for such an awesome treat today! I just wrapped an interview with Leonie Dawson. In case you're unfamiliar with Leonie, she is the CEO of a business coaching and personal development brand who has generated over $10 million in revenue while working just 10 hours a week. She is a true badass who has built a massively successful business in those part-time hours.

To top it all off, she's also an international best-selling author of books used by over 300,000 people. Leonie has lived location-independent laptop lifestyle for the last 8 years in some of Australia's most beautiful places. Currently living on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, she's a wife and mother to two young daughters who describes herself as an artist, author, book-lover + self-proclaimed hippy.

This interview is absolutely full of golden nuggets from Leonie. As a firm believer that "20% of actions produce 80% of results", she gives us an inside look at what she is focusing on within her business in order to maximize her 10 hour workweek.

Listen to my interview with Leonie to learn…

• why she adopted a 10 hour workweek from the beginning

• exactly how she utilizes the 80/20 Rule within her business

• how she has upleveled her mindset (including her favorite book recommendations)

• what she's making space for in the next phase of her business

SHOW NOTES

• Connect with Leonie on her website at www.leoniedawson.com

• Learn more about the Six-Figures Made Simple™ Mastermind at http://cailenascher.com/mastermind

Nobody is perfect. Believe me, my life (even though I feel tremendously blessed and fortunate) still has its ups and downs. There are still things I wish I could change about myself, my parenting, my business, etc. etc. etc.

But, all that being said, when looking back at who I was 5+ years ago, I'm pretty proud of myself for how far I've come.

I used to be pretty very tightly wound. I had (and, let's be honest, still sometimes do) a quick temper and was very impatient -- especially with myself. I was always in "striving" mode. I was always reaching (and rushing) for more, better, faster. Stress, struggle, striving -- that was what I thought it took to be "successful". I never felt good enough. I was always waiting for the future when things would be "better".

Operating like that didn't feel good.

When I first became a mom over 5 years ago, something woke up inside of me. A desire to do things differently. A desire to slow down, savor more, be more present. With that awakening also came the start of my 3-day workweek.

My 3-day workweek, day by day and week by week, began to show me that I could work less, stress less and still expand. It began to show me that hustle wasn't essential for success (thank goodness!).

Now, I cannot imagine working full-time hours. I cannot imagine pushing myself to the brink in the pursuit of "success".

Yes, I still have my moments when I have to remind myself to slow down and appreciate right where I'm at at this very moment (not always an easy thing to do), but more often than not, I find that my pace naturally moves (a bit) slower. Which feels really good.

This slowing down didn't happen overnight. It's taken me a number of years to smooth the edginess I used to feel so very often. But, it is something worth pursuing.

If you're a mom like me, you know already that your kids are always asking you to slow down. They move at a slower pace -- if you don't believe me, just try to get their shoes and coats on and get out the door :-) Kids are great at being present, and they are asking you, too, to be HERE now. Time is irrelevant to them. They honor their inner rhythms. And, the simplest way to slow down and feel instantly less overwhelmed is to simply honor their request. Put down your phone. Go outside. Swing on a swing. Read a book together. Look into their eyes. Just be with them. Right now. Feel your breath. Feel your body. Sink into this moment. (You can also do this with your partner or pet or by yourself!)

If you're currently struggling with overwhelm and feeling like there isn't enough time and you simply can't slow down, I challenge you to STOP. Just for 1 minute. Take a few deep breaths. Look at your surroundings -- really see them. And notice that all that stuff that you're rushing after doesn't bother you so much when you arrive in the present moment.

Today on the podcast, I am sharing a quick meditation to help you release overwhelm and feel more present and peaceful.

With love,Cailen

Today I'm sitting down with my amazing mastermind client and talented Alignment Coach, Marin Laukka. We have an open and candid conversation about the mindset blocks, emotions and feelings that arise when you're considering investing in yourself and your business.

Marin reflects upon her experience as a prospective client during the enrollment of my mastermind, Uplifted™, and I share my experience as the coach holding space for her decision. I also share a bit about my own experiences as a client and how I make my investment decisions.

:: LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW ::

• Success Made Simple Academy www.CailenAscher.com/academy

• Marin Laukka's website: https://www.yesandbymarin.com/

• Marin Laukka's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbymarin/

Tomorrow, I'm hosting a brand new training which covers 5 Steps to Build a Profitable Business in Part-Time Hours.

So today, I wanted to give you a little sneak peek at the content for tomorrow's training so that you'll know exactly what to look forward to when you attend :-)

When I started my coaching business over 5 years ago, I did it because I wanted freedom (time-wise and financially), I wanted to help women live beautiful lives and create impactful businesses and I wanted to follow the dream I had of creating a successful business. But after the initial glowiness wore off, what I realized was...

I just wanted someone to tell me what the heck to do!

I wanted someone to give me the steps to follow. I wanted the map laid out before me so I could trust it and follow it.

I wanted to know where I should focus my energy and spend my time. I wanted to know if there was a "right" and "wrong" way to structure and price my services. I wanted to know what other successful women were doing that was working.

So that is exactly what I'm offering you tomorrow during my new free training -- a chance to hear (from someone who's built a 6-figure business while working just 3 days a week) the steps it takes to grow an abundantly profitable business in part-time hours.

And like I said above, I'm going to give you a little taste of what's in store tomorrow to get you jazzed and excited about it!

Step #1 - Think Like The Future You

This will change everything for you, and I can't wait to share tomorrow how this nifty little trick can be used to release old beliefs, habits and patterns that are no longer serving you. Plus, you'll learn how to quickly and effectively move beyond mindset blocks that are currently keeping you stuck once and for all. Yay!

Step #2 - Make Your Model Calendar

Once you understand exactly how to make highest and best use of your time, your business will start to gain momentum unlike you've never experienced before. I can't wait to tell you my favorite strategies for creating a supportive schedule with time and space for all of your desires and priorities.

Step #3 - This one's a surprise! Tune in tomorrow to find out :-)

This step will lay out exactly what you need to do in order to scale to 6-figures while working part-time hours. This step is the roadmap you've been waiting for. Click here to save your seat for the training tomorrow to hear all about it.

Step #4 - Surround Yourself with Uplevelers

I'm sure you've heard people say that you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? Well, I'm going to explain tomorrow how you can begin to find "your people" and the importance of surrounding yourself with high-vibe community and support. If you feel really isolated right now, I can't wait to tell you my favorite tips for finding and fostering genuine connections that will not only support you personally but will help you effortlessly expand your impact and income, too.

Step #5 - Invest In Growth

This is a juicy secret of the most successful women -- they consistently and continually invest in themselves, their growth and their businesses. If you're freaked out by the idea of investing, I'm going to help you do some powerful mindset-shifting so you no longer hold yourself back from what you want and need for your personal and business growth.

That was just a little taste, but tomorrow I'm going to be diving deep into each one of these steps and explaining why each is essential to your business success (and to your happiness and mental health!). If you've been struggling to figure out what to do and what to focus on in order to get clients and make money, you are not going to want to miss tomorrow's special training.

After attending, you're going to understand…

• How to instantly and effortlessly expand your Mindset and get out of your own way, even if you feel totally blocked right now
• How to make consistent time for your business, even if you always struggle with this
• My favorite, easy way to "uplevel" that is a ton of fun, too!
• What the most successful women do for themselves and their businesses and evaluate if you're ready to join them :-)
• How you can scale your business to 6-figures in the simplest way possible (this will surprise you!)

Sound good? Great!

Save your seat here for tomorrow's training at 1pm ET (10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 6pm GMT).

Can't wait to dive into these 5 steps with you!

With love Cailen

P.S. Want some special perks + bonuses? Who doesn't?!! There are some special things in store exclusively for women who attend LIVE tomorrow, so click here to save your seat, and then put it on your calendar now so you don't miss it!

:: SHOW NOTES ::

• Join the The 5 Steps to Build a Profitable Business in Part-Time Hours masterclass here: http://cailenascher.com/masterclass

I know how frustrating it can be to craft a beautiful offer -- an offer you know will solve your ideal client's biggest problems -- only to put it "out there", and no one seems interested. Crickets.

It's totally frustrating, deflating, disheartening and makes you question your business and yourself.

The problem is too many of us are operating under the illusion that "if we build it, they will come." In the early days of my business, I was totally baffled as to why people weren't finding me and buying my stuff. I can help people with this -- but where are they?!!

Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that in the supersaturated online world in which we operate. If we have something of value to offer, it's not enough to just put it on your website, post in a few Facebook Groups and send an email or two, we need to put it directly in front of our ideal clients on a regular basis.

So, how do you do that?

You need an efficient and cost-effective strategy -- an outreach machine -- that will constantly chug along and deliver you warm leads into your business (even if you're only working 3 days a week, like me!).

And THIS is precisely what I'm going to be sharing with you during the Get Clients Challenge that is kicking off on Monday, February 17th. During this "mini" challenge (it's just 3 days long!), I'm going to be covering my favorite strategies for attracting clients into your business on a consistent basis.

Better yet, these strategies will work even if you are brand new in business and don't have a big (or any!) list yet, and they take just minutes a day to implement.

If you're ready to stop wishing and hoping for clients and are ready for a proven system to get high-end clients moving into your business, join me for the Get Clients Challenge, and we'll dive into this together!

Click here to join the Get Clients Challenge! :-)

With love, Cailen

P.S. Want to build an "outreach machine" to attract clients to your business? Join me for the Get Clients Challenge! We start on Monday :-)

:: SHOW NOTES ::

• Join the Get Clients Challenge: http://cailenascher.com/getclientschallenge

For the first time ever my husband, Craig, is joining me on The 3-Day Workweek Podcast!

During this special episode we talk about the many entrepreneurial endeavors I've delved into over the last 12 years, how our relationship changed and grew as I built my business, and what Craig actually thought when I kept changing my business.

We also answered questions that you submitted like:

• How do you get your spouse to understand what it means to be an online coach

• How to get your partner's support

• How to talk about finances when your business isn't profitable yet

• How to talk about investing in your business

• How to establish boundaries and expectations for uninterrupted work time

With love, Cailen

P.S. I'm hosting another round of my Get Clients Challenge in a few weeks. Join us for three days of quick, actionable audio lessons where I'm going to be covering my favorite strategies for attracting clients into your business on a consistent basis. Save your spot here: http://cailenascher.com/getclientschallenge

Today I am so excited to share my interview with Kat McLead. Kat is the creator of Stay-at-Home-Mom Entrepreneur, the proven system for nailing your business niche, standing out in a crowded market place, and landing paying clients while working 2 hours a day. She started my first Real Life Business years ago, and learned through lots of mistakes. Eventually she fine tuned her approach across 3 successful Real Life Businesses and over 7 figures in revenue. Now, she's teaching other moms how they can create a successful business while still being a present mama. She's a mom, a wife, and a true champion of the 3-Day Workweek philosophy!

We had such an awesome conversation. Kat has such an interesting story, and the arch of her journey is not linear at all. She actually started off in the fetish industry, and has since transitioned into working with stay-at-home moms. There's a really interesting thread through all of the work that she's done.

She has really come to see that profitable niches and consistency are the keys to success. She is open, transparent, vulnerable and a total badass, and I am so excited to introduce you to her in today's episode.

Listen to my interview with Kat McLead to learn:

• How her past experiences in the fetish industry have shaped her current approach to business • A behind-the-scenes look at Kat's daily schedule + routine • Where to start when finding your own niche (and why it's ok to change your niche as you evolve)

With love, Cailen

>> SHOW NOTES

• Connect with Kat McLead on her website at https://www.sahmentrepreneur.com.

• Join Kat's Stay-at-Home-Mom Entrepreneur Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAHMEntrepreneur/

• Find more information about Success Made Simple™ Academy here!