Often when we start a business, we can have a ton of expectations about what it will really be like. We visualise this epic business happening straight away, dreams customers money in the bank. Whilst this is absolutely possible success is not linear.

The reality of running a business is often very different. In this episode I wanted to have a conversation that most people in the industry try to avoid and get real and raw .

If your business is not feeling easy, I want you to know it is part of the process and not your fault.

I share as usual some key takeaways to keep you grounded on your entrepreneurial journey.

Key Takeaways

• Work on all areas of your lives set goals around these areas because your business is an extension.
• Be in test mode always
• Know it will not always feel easy
• Get accountability
• Set yourself up to receive by doing an audit

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It is entirely possible to go from ground 0 to 5 figures in a short space of time, if you know how and if you have the right attitude.

To develop the mindset of a 5 figure a year business owner, it involves looking within, thinking about what you truly want in your life and working out how you can truly be of service to other people and be solution based all the time.

There is a solution to every single problem out there. Your business's role is to keep on creating that solution to fill in the gap between where your ideal client is and where they desire to be.

Success is 80% Mindset and 20% Action

That ethos lies at the centre of the 5 Figure business mindset.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How to become more solution based in your business so that as you grow and face a new problem at a different level, you are more than prepared to overcome it.
• Understanding that perfection does not exist in the entrepreneurial world. The way to achieve success is by doing imperfect messy action
• Understanding your values so that you can attract the right people to you and repel those that do not match your values. This will ensure that your energy is protected at all times.
• The long game. Embracing the journey of being an entrepreneur and although there is no such thing as overnight success, you can collapse time.

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Running a business and growing to our next level can often feel uncomfortable. Showing up and doing the things required for growth even when we do not feel like it is is when it counts the most.

So how do we do this long after the motivation and newness has worn out and why is this so important?

These are the areas I explore in this week's episode how to show up for yourself and your business

Key Takeaways

• The importance of keeping promises to yourself
• Having processes in place to support you on the days you do not feel like it
• Accountability and the importance of having this in place to keep you on track

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In order to achieve your business goals, you need to have a plan.

Your plan needs to help you see what you want to achieve, how you want to grow your business.

So in this episode, I'm going to walk you through setting your long-term and short-term business goals and putting them into a 90-day business plan, so you can create business success.

Key Takeaways

• How to set realistic SMART goals in your business over a 90 day period.
• The art of reverse engineering your goals and breaking them down into bitesize and manageable tasks so that you do not set yourself up to fail.
• Why you should review your progress periodically to measure your growth and understand what areas you need to strengthen in and where you need to pivot.

If you would like support setting 90 day success goals and actually achieving them, book in a free 30 minute Power Strategy Session with us

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We all know one of the greatest assets we can have for our online business is a well nurtured email list.

It can be our go-to source to make sales. So whilst we must have focus on growing our list ( see previous episode 13 on exactly how)

The fact is most people won't buy straight away. I know you have heard it a thousand times but yes the "fortune really is in the follow up".

So how do we do this? Well, by having an intentional well thought out email series in place.

In this episode, I walk through the essential parts you should include in your email sequence to start getting results.

Key Takeaways

• Have a nurturing sequence in place that shares who you are , how you help and why you do what you do
• Incorporate storytelling and spread across your sequence so people come back for me i.e actually open your next email
  
  

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Want to know how to start a business with no money and still be successful?

In this episode, I have lined up some great tips for you to get you going :) 

There's a myth that you need money in order to make money but in today's world that is completely false.

 In fact, we started our Business Startup Agency without spending a lot of money because we focused on building our audience first.

When you have a loyal audience it becomes very easy to figure out what they want so you can create products and services that fit their needs.

When you build your audience on a social media platform it gives you a platform to sell from, along with, the data to know what they will buy.

The key thing is to focus on one platform at a time, be consistent with your content (even if no one is paying attention to you when you start), and then survey them to figure out what they want.

With technology and social media today, starting a business today with zero money is totally possible and one of the best ways to start if you have a small budget!

Everything we need is at our fingertips and comes at no cost.

Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

1. You will learn 4 winning ways to start your new business venture without any money or if you have a small budget and still be set up for success by growing your business organically.

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As humans, we only have so many hours a day, so would it not be great to have more of that time to do and spend it on what lights us up?

In today’s episode I will break down the must have systems you need in your business to increase your sales and share how powerful they can be for your business growth.

Having repeatable, reliable and automated systems has allowed our business to still run even during a global pandemic and revolution.

Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

You will learn the...

1. Power of creating inbound sales with strategic content they have gone out seeking

2. Power of having a clear simple sales process which can be repeated again and again

3. Power of a sales funnel so you can connect communicate and most importantly nurture

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The race disparity, which we know has existed for centuries, has been accentuated and brought to the fore during both the pandemic and the senseless killing of George Floyd. This troubling time for the black community has afforded an opportunity for issues such as race disparities to be openly discussed and addressed across the world.

In this episode we get real and raw sharing our personal experiences of growing up as black women in predominantly white communities and our direct experiences with racism.

We also share our thoughts on the recent protests and how we feel that significant change in the world can be achieved by working together, have open discussions, educating your younger generations and taking positive action.

We would love to hear your thoughts on what is going on in the world – so please drop it below.

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Starting a small business is no small decision.

Starting and growing a profitable business is hard, especially when you have no road map in place and have no clue where to start.

But you can start and grow a profitable business without having any prior business experience or be tech savvy.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and starting a business of your own, there are some key steps you need to take first.

I reveal 5 things that you start thinking about before you start which can be refined as you launch and grow your new online venture.

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Just because you’re taking your ideas and turning them into reality doesn’t mean you need to figure everything out on your own.

Check out our FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS: 6 Simple Ways To Start (And Grow) An Online Business From Scratch

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Key Takeaways:

1. You will learn 5 things that you should be aware of when about to jump in and start your new business online venture.

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Over the years, we have made many mistakes in business. Many..many mistakes. However, they have all led us to the point of where we are now…scaling our online business and making a decent 5 figures annually.

In this episode, I break down the 7 things that I see most entrepreneurs do when starting out which do not serve them at all. Therefore, I want you to avoid them completely.

Resources:

FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS: 6 Simple Ways To Start (And Grow) An Online Business From Scratch https://bit.ly/StartABizFromScratchMasterclass

Key Takeaways:

1. You will learn 7 key things that you should avoid when starting out in business to ensure that you have a strong start and enjoyable business growth journey.

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