Women and Small Business with Allison Marketti

In this conversation, Megan Dwyer, a certified financial planner and host of the podcast money isn't scary, discusses the importance moms exploring their thoughts feelings and behaviors around money to create healthy and empowered relationships with it. She shares her personal experience as a coping mechanism during a difficult time and the guilt and shame that so many women struggle with. we discuss common limiting beliefs around money such as scarcity and unworthiness and she offers advice on how to overcome them to level up your mom life and business.

If you are looking to get paid to do what you love I would love to work with you. Check out my website at www.allisonmarketti.com

You can connect with Meghan on Instagram @moneyisntscary

You can connect with me on Instagram @allisonmarketti

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Today I am sharing about my kid last day of school and the “F” word that gets in our way. We dive deep the sneaky ways fear can sabotage our growth and happiness. We also get into some top actions you can take now to make leaps forward in your life and business. In this episode you will learn how to face fear, perfectionism and imposter syndrome easier. You will learn about the Cycle of Discomfort, and the number one easy but transformational question we should always be asking ourselves to up level our mom lives and businesses.

If you know another mom or friend starting something new, share this episode with her for encouragement and support. Follow the podcast for more short episodes and inspiring interviews with incredible women. To learn more visit www.allisonmarketti.com or on Instagram @allisonmarketti

Join us as we turn fear into a powerful tool for growth and success. Remember, embracing fear is a step toward achieving your dreams and making them a reality.

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Samantha Hamilton, a stay-at-home mom who transformed her passion for baking into a thriving small business, Sugar Shack Cookie Co. We dive into her small and brave beginnings through her ups and downs of small business.

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Episode Highlights:

-Starting Small: Learn how Sam turned her basement hobby, using a paper planner into a beautiful thriving small business doing what she loves.

-Passion: Hear how passion is the key ingredient for success in small business and how you can use yours for success too.

-Taking Risks: Discover the pivotal moment she decided to share her hobby on Facebook, leading to her start the cutest “porch pop-ups” that focused on developing deep connections with her customers.

- Celebrity Connection: Hear the exciting story of how an act of kindness caused her to reach out to a TV show host on Instagram, which led to a BIG order for Mother's Day and boosted her business.

-Confident Pricing: Learn her go-to strategy on how to price your products and services, to confidently sell.

- Community and Collaboration: Find out how collaborations and giveaways with local businesses help her expand her customer base and why personal connections is so important for small business success.

Quotable Moments:

- "It only takes 20 seconds of courage to make a significant change."

- "The personal connection and dedication to quality set small businesses apart."

- "You don’t have to have all the answers at the beginning; you figure it out as you go."

-“Your greatest resource is your own resourcefulness.”

-“Anything is figuroutable.”

Actionable Takeaways:

- Use social media and personal connections to market your small business and deeply connect with customers.

- Don’t be afraid to take risks and reach out to potential clients, celebrities or collaborators.

- Always strive to exceed customer expectations through quality and personalization.

-Dream big and follow your passion.

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Connect with Us:

To connect with Allison and find more about working with her please visit www.allisonmarketti.com or on Instagram @allisonmarketti

To Connect with Sam you can go to www.sugarshackcookieco.com

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Thank you for joining us on this episode. Remember, every small step and act of courage brings you closer to your dreams. Stay tuned for more incredible stories from women in business.

Hey Friends! Welcome back! Today I am sharing some coaching from two women building their dream small businesses. It will really empower you in your life, your dreams and your small business. (For access to the NEW and FREE Wellness Check for your Small Business Click Here: https://allisonmarketti.ck.page/37e06adfba) Listen in on a heartfelt exploration of discovering your “success code” in health, family, friends and in the small business you love.

Calling all Small Business Moms! Join us as we dive into the world of owning a small business as a busy mom in midlife. We explore how to navigate entrepreneurship while balancing kids' busy activity schedules and family life. Shelby Koester shares her journey of starting and growing a successful small business, the difficult decision to shut it all down and later, with the encouragement of her daughter, to start again. She shares how now her business is on her terms and how she puts family first.

This episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you start growing your small business easier now!

Here are some of the amazing things you will learn in this episode:

Balance business and family life through boundaries and self-care;

Create a small business around your children’s schedules and flexibility;

Avoid burnout by embracing sustainable growth;

Grow easier by leaning into genuine personal connections, collaboration and kindness;

Avoid overwhelm by staying focused on your individuality, your target market and your why;

Grow faster through experimentation and fun.

To check out Shelby’s beautiful, custom art please click here: www.whimsybeadworks.com

You can follow her on Instagram @whimsybeadworks

I love helping women small business owners grow easier and faster through optimizing products, systems and relationship marketing. Let’s level up the small business you love today to get you back more time and freedom all while building the wealth, positive impact and legacy that you dream of. To apply for my one-on-one coaching click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNNxUjdEyupcrS2ow-LbNekty25qou2FzAihbAHGNwnXagHg/viewform?usp=send_form

Thank you for being here friends! If you found this episode helpful, please share it with your small buiz bestie. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss an episode. Also, I would be so grateful if you could take a quick minute and rate and review the podcast. That helps us grow this beautiful community of big hearted women small business owners.

Ever wonder how to choose your BEST products and services to offer in your small business? Wish you had a go-to strategy for new products? Do you want to run your small business with generosity, true deep connection, pouring into your customers so you can achieve easier sales and build more wealth in your small business?

In this workshop style episode, we dive into product optimization for women in small business. Grab a Pen and paper to dive into this hands-on episode all about working smarter not harder with the products you are offering. Lean how to identify your top performers, your VIP customers and why it all matters. This episode is full of really strategies and practical examples. For more information on coaching with Allison you can go to www.allisonmarketti.com. To apply to work with Allison click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNNxUjdEyupcrS2ow-LbNekty25qou2FzAihbAHGNwnXagHg/viewform?usp=send_form

To apply for 1 on 1 coaching with me to grow the small business you love with more ease, and abundance click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNNxUjdEyupcrS2ow-LbNekty25qou2FzAihbAHGNwnXagHg/viewform?usp=send_form

Join us on a heartfelt journey with Christy Smith, the inspiring owner of DressWell Boutique in Bourbonnais, IL. Christy shares her transition from healthcare to small business owner, the hurdles she faced, and how she found fulfillment by bringing style to her community. Christy Smith, is a mom and wife who started her small business seven years ago from her kitchen table. Despite lacking a fashion, business, or marketing background, Christy's passion for style helped her to build the incredibly successful DressWell Boutique. Starting small and focusing on personal genuine connections, Christy's journey began with determination and self-taught expertise. Through small, intimate pop-up events and online sales, she quickly gained momentum, allowing her to quit her 9-5 hospital job within months. Christy shares real tips and so many actionable takeaways you can use now to start and grow your small business. This episode is a masterclass on small business. To check out Christy’s boutique click here: https://shopdresswell.com/store

To apply for one-on-one coaching with me click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNNxUjdEyupcrS2ow-LbNekty25qou2FzAihbAHGNwnXagHg/viewform?usp=send_form

To connect with me you can visit my website at www.allisonmarketti.com or on Instagram @allisonmarketti

Tired of feeling the stress of Social Media to grow your small business? Looking for some easy alternatives to grow the business that you love easier and quicker? Tune in to learn strategies to up level your business off social. Click Here to get the Free Companion Workbook (it takes just a few seconds): https://allisonmarketti.ck.page/04fc527b77

Get ready for a workshop-style episode packed with amazing tips to boost your small business!

In this episode we are diving deep into the science behind genuine connections and how they fuel business growth. Allison shares real examples and strategies for you to grow your business easier. Learn why it is so important to make the way you talk about your business clear. How friendship is the goal and the magic skill you should add to your small business.

Click Here to get the Free Companion Workbook (it takes just a few seconds): https://allisonmarketti.ck.page/04fc527b77

To apply to work with Allison you can go to www.allisonmarketti.com

I’m SO excited for you to hear the NEW Women and Small Business Podcast Intro. To start growing your small business today go to www.allisonmarketti.com

In this conversation, Liz Steffes a licensed board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and small business owner shares her personal journey and what she does in her business. She explains the uses and benefits of acupuncture. She explains that it can be used for weight loss, anxiety, PMS, chronic pain, perimenopause, addiction and so much more. She shares about the importance of a holistic approach to health and being open to different options. In the end Liz shares a struggle and how she overcame it as well.

To connect with Liz you can find her at www.lkacupuncture.com.

To connect with me you can go to www.allisonmarketti.com

Thank you for being here friends!