Strategic Fundraising and Scaling a Business to Sell with Jaclyn Johnson

What’s one simple thing that changes the game for ALL entrepreneurs? Mentorship! Today, I’m joined by the CEO & Founder of The Mentor Method (and my new bestie!), Janice Omadeke! She shares her expert advice on fully unlocking the power of mentorship + building meaningful professional relationships that last. She’ll go step by step on how to find the right mentor for you and your goals when you’re just starting out. As one of the first 100 Black women to raise 1 million in seed funding, she’ll also reveal key strategies for successfully raising capital and getting the “Yes”s that you need. If you want to step up your game and keep the needle moving forward, you need a mentor! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you reflect back on your accomplishments? 04:05 How to manage grief and business at the same time. 09:05 Where did your passion for mentorship begin? 13:55 The best ways to connect with your mentors. 19:00 How to find the right mentor for you + your goals. 26:50 Tips for setting healthy boundaries as a mentor. 30:20 How did your tech background help you build your business? 36:15 The biggest lessons from the early years of building a business. 40:40 What is the key to raising funds successfully? 47:20 How to get more of the “yes”s that you need. 51:30 Celebrating Janice’s Powerhouse moment of embracing fun and joy.   RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of Mentorship Unlocked by Janice Omadeke on Amazon!   Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin on Amazon Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson on Amazon   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!      FOLLOW Janice: @janiceomadeke Visit The Mentor Method website: https://www.thementormethod.com/   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

If you’re struggling to reach your big financial goals, here’s how you can call in abundance! Today’s episode is all about owning an abundant mindset and how to maintain it even during times of scarcity. In this episode, I share simple and effective mindset tips to positively shift your energy and reach your next financial breakthrough. I’ll dive into what you can do to get back on track, improve your self-worth, and overcome any blocks keeping you from generating the results you want!    HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How can we maintain an abundant mindset in seasons of scarcity? 03:10 Tips to scale your business in the bootstrapping phase. 07:35 The magic formula to boost your self-worth. 12:50 When is the right time to pivot? 18:00 How to break through limiting beliefs blocking you from generating wealth. 22:50 Mindset shifts to ground yourself back into certainty + passion. 31:00 What is the best way to center your energy towards abundance?   RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

What does it take to scale a successful fitness franchise while also raising a family? I know you are going to love today’s guest, Sadie Lincoln, the co-founder of Barre 3 with a mission to uplift like-minded ambitious women like YOU! Join us as we talk business, fitness, and motherhood + all the ways they help us grow to the next level as leaders, visionaries, moms, and more. Sadie shares BTS insight of what it’s like to scale a business into a nationwide franchise, starting from a single vision to over 197 studios owned + operated 100% by women. She’ll also share practices for achieving more balance, leaning into the hard lessons, and honoring your body as you step into the next season of life! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How did you turn your relationship with fitness into a business? 07:05 How has motherhood impacted your journey with business + fitness? 10:15 What role does fitness play during pivotal seasons? 13:00 How to successfully scale a franchise with heart at the center. 16:30 The early years + challenges of opening your first studio. 22:00 What was the biggest lesson you learned as a leader? 26:05 How to balance motherhood with your ambition. 30:25 Practices for achieving more balance and awareness. 33:50 What have you learned from going through tough seasons? 38:50 How does your vision for the future change as you step into new identities? 41:45 How to honor your body + grow in your fitness journey. 45:25 Celebrating Sadie’s Powerhouse moment of measuring her sleep. RESOURCES + LINKS Find a Barre3 studio near you! https://barre3.com/ Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Sadie: @sadielincoln Barre3: @barre3   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

Nobody tells you what to expect when you’re starting a business! This episode is (especially) for you, aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs. I recently sent a text out to you, our Powerhouse text community, and in this episode I’m answering your most common questions about starting your business. I share tactical tips to gain visibility, growing your brand awareness so you know exactly how to serve your audience, dial in your offer, and grow your income. Starting a business is not for the weak and YOU are NOT alone. Listen in for tips to overcome imposter syndrome and gain clarity on your next move.    HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What challenges are you facing during this season? 03:00 How to start going all-in on your vision. 08:30 The best way to gain visibility + customer base in early stages. 13:05 Ways to provide tangible experiences with your brand. 14:35 How can we add value through collaboration? 16:25 How do you break through imposter syndrome while starting out? 20:50 Simple practices to ground yourself in your confidence.   RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

So, you have a vision and a business – but what crucial element are you missing? The right people! Back on the podcast with me is Jackie Koch, who is not only a good friend of mine but an expert when it comes to HR + hiring talent to bring your vision to life! This week, we’ll dive into the tactical side of building and scaling a team as you step into your role as a leader. She’ll share the best strategies to call in your dream team and create a solid foundation for your business to thrive. To all the entrepreneurs + small business owners looking to take their leadership skills to the next level, this is YOUR episode! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to Jackie Koch, your go-to guide for all things leadership, HR, and hiring talent! 03:20 Mindset shifts from start-up world to entrepreneurship. 09:45 What are the biggest mistakes when building a team? 13:25 How to foster relationships with your team as a leader. 18:30 Most commonly forgotten HR regulations. 23:35 How do you build your own dream team? 28:40 The best resources + tips for the hiring process. 33:40 How to call in the right people for your business. 38:40 The biggest shifts we can make as a leader. 45:50 What do you need to become the world’s greatest boss? 48:05 Celebrating Jackie’s Powerhouse moment of going through a hard season while growing a business. RESOURCES + LINKS Check out Jackie’s World’s Greatest Boss Podcast! Visit People Principles for HR Services | https://www.peopleprinciples.co/ondemand   Give to Grow by Mo Bunnell on Amazon Radical Candor by Kim Scott on Amazon The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo on Amazon   Check out the Manager Method by Ashely Herd! | https://www.managermethod.com/   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Jackie: @jackie.koch_ Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

If you feel like the universe is testing you, that’s your sign to Keep. Going. Forward! Today, I want to talk about the ways in which we get tested right before the biggest breakthroughs happen. I’ll share why tests are the ultimate proof that you’re on the verge of your next major uplevel + how they are the key to expanding yourself into the new identity you want to embody. Most of all, I’ll also dive into my fave practices to reframe your mindset, lean into the challenges when they come, and step back into your power! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What is the biggest proof you are on the edge of upleveling? 03:45 Ways that tests challenge us right before the breakthrough. 06:30 When do tests show up in our lives? 10:20 Tips to reframe + show up in your power. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

What is the #1 thing your brand needs to take off on a massive scale? Visibility! Today we’re diving into all things visibility with public relations  & marketing expert, Amy Bartko! Amy has run successful celebrity/influencer marketing campaigns with household names such as Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, and Lea Michele – and now, she’s sharing her top strategies for building brand visibility + credibility with YOU. Her PR formula will help you make yourself more visible, breakthrough imposter syndrome, and get your brand out there in a bigger way. We’ll dive into what steps you can take to really own your expertise and step into the spotlight with confidence! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What was your breakthrough to showing up differently? 07:05 What is the key to step into + own your confidence? 11:55 The PR formula for getting your brand out there in a bigger way. 18:10 How did your business grow as you grew as a mom? 22:15 Elements of an effective influencer marketing campaign. 27:50 The do’s + do NOT’s of messaging for buy-ins. 30:00 What is the secret to taking off on a massive scale? 33:50 How to overcome imposter syndrome. 38:50 Celebrating Amy’s Powerhouse moment of betting on herself. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Amy: @chatterboxprandmarketing Visit the Chatterbox website: https://chatterboxbrands.com/   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

FACT – Your biggest triggers are your biggest opportunities to grow! Today, I want to talk about triggers and their role in your growth journey. I’ll share simple steps to turn your triggers into your biggest teachers + use that energy to reach your next uplevel. We’ll dive deep into what our triggers are really trying to tell us, and how we can use those lessons to create new results. If you’re ready to bring in your next major expansion, then it’s time to take your power back! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What are our triggers trying to teach us? 03:05 The number one trigger that occurs when we expand. 08:05 How to turn your triggers into your biggest teachers. 14:40 The most powerful practice for self-validation. RESOURCES + LINKS Text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! https://my.community.com/lindseyschwartz   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women/?hl=en Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz https://www.instagram.com/llindseyschwartz/ Visit the Powerhouse Women website: http://www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity/

We’re back with another Living Room Sessions Q&A episode where Lori Harder and I answer questions LIVE in studio at a live podcast recording! The questions in this episode were SO good. Ever wondered how we cultivate community in a unique, authentic way? Want to know the best way to prepare yourself for the next big leap? Do you want to create more momentum + clarity while making decisions? We’re covering all of these topics and MORE, as we dive into our fave strategies for stepping into your power as an ambitious, high-achieving woman. If you’re looking to put your growth on fast-track, all while refocusing your vision + energy, then get in the room with us! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to the 2024 LRS Q&A with Lori Harder! 02:55 How can you convert your superpower into content? 09:40 How to create momentum during moments of big decisions. 14:35 Ways to build your self-confidence. 20:00 How to stop proving yourself to others + go all in for you. 27:40 How do you cultivate community + affiliates in a unique way? 32:55 Strategies for refocusing your creative energy. 39:05 What do you do to prepare yourself for the next big thing? 43:45 Mindset tips for stepping into a transformative season. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

What labels do you need to shed in order to step into a brand new identity you want to embody? Today, I want to dive into the labels we assign to ourselves + the power they have to either hold us back OR unlock massive transformation! I’ll go over tangible ways you can switch up labels to tap into your inner self-expression, shed old identities, and show up in your personal style with confidence. Most of all, I’ll share the key to shift any label into a new version that best brings out who you are and who you want to become! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do the power of labels hold us back? 06:55 How to shift into an identity you want to embody. 10:30 Ways to find your own self-expression. 14:10 What is one label you’ve outgrown? RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity