Ohhhh the beginning stages of becoming a solo entrepreneur and business owner! The journey comes with so many stressors, questions, and down right BIG FAT LIES we tell ourselves - aka business myths!

On today’s episode of the Dreams to Plans Podcast, Cat and Renee are busting 9 common myths we’ve personally struggled with in growing our businesses. And we know a lot of you do too! We aren’t holding anything back in this episode...per usual, so tune in to find out if you’ve fallen for any of these business myths too!

• I’m not worth investing in myself YET
• I don’t have the money to hire out 
• Doing things myself will save me money 
• Running a business by yourself is lonely 
• I could never do that (insert scary goal here you see other people doing)
• Once I have more followers I’ll gain more traction
• I’m too self conscious to show up on Video
• No ones cares what I have to say anyway
• I need to appeal to everyone

We all know Instagram Reels is where it’s at in the social media world,  but hot damn they can seem incredibly overwhelming! On this episode of the Dreams to Plans Podcast, Cat and Renee are talking with Brianna Williams of Magnolia Clay Co. - all the way from Anchorage, Alaska! Brianna is a college student and small business owner who grabbed Instagram Reels by the balls and has grown her clay jewelry business (Magnolia Clay Co.) by using Reels strategically! Brianna is breaking down the strategy she uses to create her own viral Instagram Reels to share with all of you! We’ll also go over how to understand and reach your target audience with the free tool of amazingness -  Instagram Reels!

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Huge thank you to our episode sponsor Holly Haynes of Crush the Rush Club. Start getting focused and productive in your business with effective time management strategies. 

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Do you ever take time to connect with your spouse, business bestie, or family to goal set, plan, or vent about your business? Well dreamers, if you aren’t -  then let us introduce you to… (drum roll please) Pizza Friday! Pizza Friday is a tradition Renee and her family do every week where they connect, goal set, and simply enjoy each other’s company from a tough week of DOMINATING THE EARTH!

In this episode we’re sharing the WHY behind Pizza Friday and why you should find your own version that works for you! Whether you need a spa day, rock climbing adventure, or doing some old people activities like Cat enjoys. Whatever a successful “Pizza Friday” looks like for YOU it will help you fill your cup, remember your why, and amp you up so you can keep showing up for your business!

Huge thank you to our episode sponsor Holly Haynes of Crush the Rush Club. Start getting focused and productive in your business with effective time management strategies. 

You can find out more at www.hollymariehaynes.com/club - Try it today for $5 - or get 10% off your membership using code DREAMS 10

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How the heck does one work full time AND run a full time business? Heck if we know! That is why we brought on a pro! Your Productivity Fairy Godmother… Holly Haynes!

Holly helps female entrepreneurs take back control of their time with proven productivity techniques, systems, and structure to create a strategy that scales long term. An industry expert, host of the Crush the Rush Podcast and featured Thrive author with a 20-year business consulting background with Fortune 500 companies, Holly runs her strategic coaching business and the Crush the Rush planner company while raising her twin daughters with her husband in addition to working for a non-profit in Columbus, Ohio.

Today Holly is breaking down her tips for time management, how to create boundaries in your business, and actually stick to them. Get ready to run your business while defeating burn out!! Plus Holly shares her genius productivity hack which she calls the CAKE method - ahhhmazing!

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Huge thank you to our episode sponsor Linsey Levine over at Linsey Shae Consulting. Lindsey is your go to woman for setting up LLCs, Trademarks, Contracts and anything legal in your business.

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Do you have a never ending To-Do list that keeps you saying, “I’ll get it done tomorrow” - knowing damn well it isn’t REALLY getting done tomorrow??  Drum roll please….insert DOMINATION DAY! Domination Day is where you eliminate all the distractions, shut your phone off, and get your shit done! Whether you’re like Cat and literally have to leave her house to do power domination hours, or you’re like Renee and lock yourself in your room lookin a hot mess, you need to start scheduling one of these into your routine. As a solo entrepreneur it can be really hard to stay productive and on task. Schedule your CEO Domination Day, spend some time working on your business, and get ready to DOMINATE THE EARTH! 

Huge thank you to our episode sponsor Linsey Levine over at Linsey Shae Consulting 

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Welcome to the first ever LIVE on the podcast coaching call! In this series where Cat and Renee coach the fabulous Sarah Lewis from Slate + Brush Design Studio! When Sarah filled out her coaching application form she asked us to help coach her through her money mindset blocks. Together we’ll be hashing out issues regarding her pricing, knowing her worth as an amazing watercolor artist, and being more confident in charging what she’s worth!

If you struggle with pricing your services in your business or feeling like you can’t charge what you know in your heart you deserve then you’ll LOVE this episode! Cat and Renee give Sarah two perspectives on the importance of charging more for your time and mindset tips that’ll help you shut your “itty bitty shitty committee” thoughts up so you can be MORE PROFITABLE in your business! 

Follow Sarah of Slate + Brush at:

www.slateandbrush.com 

www.instagram.com/slateandbrush/

Huge thank you to our episode sponsor Linsey Levine over at Linsey Shae Consulting. Lindsey is your go to woman for setting up LLCs, Trademarks, Contracts and anything legal in your business.

You can find out more about Linsey Shae Consulting at:

www.linseyshaeconsulting.com/

www.instagram.com/linseyshaeconsulting/

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Calling all solo-preneurs out there! Do you ever feel like you might be looking into taking that next step to hire someone on your team for your business, but you’re having ALL the second thoughts?? You’re scared and questioning  “how can I afford this?”, “what will they do?”, or “I can do it myself, and I don’t need any help!”. Hold on to your panties ladies, and tune into this episode!

Today’s special guest is Jessica Marx, a high level business coach, who has personally coached Renee on how to hire her team and how it’s helped grow her business! We’re asking you to take a step back and REALLY think about how hiring a team can not only help you scale your business, but free up your valuable time. It’s time to focus on moving the business forward and reaching those huge goals! Buckle up dreamers, and let's get this hiring party started!

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Listen up all you Negative Nancy’s! Are you checkin in and aware of what you’re putting out into the universe? If it is stress and negativity, that’s EXACTLY what you’ll be getting back in return! If you’re putting out good vibrations you bet your booty you’re going to get more good vibes back. 

Today we are interviewing Marie - the Mother Manifestor, an intuitive business coach who helps entrepreneurs and business owners get from the negative to the positive. Marie guides other entrepreneurs through business decisions and empowers them to live their best life through energy work, and the occasional spirit guide check in! Get your rose quartz & moonstone bracelets ready! You are NOT going to want to miss this episode! 

Marie links:

https://www.instagram.com/themothermanifestor/

https://www.instagram.com/moma_marie/

https://www.mothermanifestor.com/

If you found this episode valuable, drop us a review and let us know so we can grow this podcast and help as many people as possible! And did you hear? We’re starting a new thing where we support YOUR small business on the podcast!! Want to apply and learn more?

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Do you ever feel like you have a million “to-do”s in your business and have ZERO clue WHY or HOW the heck you even came up with it? Feel like you need to have everything NOW and have to do ALLLLL the things TODAY!? Yup, same here dreamers! Today we’re talking about pressure - the pressure we put on ourselves as business owners, as moms, and as women entrepreneurs who are lookin to DOMINATE THE EARTH. 

We’re breaking down some honest thoughts on how to handle this nasty bitch called “pressure”. Let’s all take a step back to breathe, recenter, and really figure out where it comes from and how to stop it in its tracks!

If you found this episode valuable, drop us a review and let us know so we can grow this podcast and help as many people as possible! And did you hear? We’re starting a new thing where we support YOUR small business on the podcast!! Want to apply and learn more? Check out our sponsorship page below. 

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Business catch up and lessons learned, all up in this episode! That’s right, we’re comin in hot with another Hustle and Flow episode! A behind the scenes look at business updates and lessons learned from Cat and Renee. Listen in for a real chat between two business besties about hiring a team, taking on new challenges, and projects in your business!

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