Resistance & the Real Reason You’re “Just Not Doing It”

Today I’ve hit a major milestone - the 300th episode of my podcast!When I first started the podcast in 2018, my biggest fears were that I would run out of things to talk about and that I wouldn’t stay consistent and stick with it.While I took a podcasting break last year, I’ve otherwise been consistently publishing weekly episodes for over 6 years. WILD!!One episode a week for 6 years has added up to a massive back catalog of value for people to benefit from.On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I’m talking all about the power of small simple steps that you do consistently for long enough to see the results pay off. Specifically, I’m talking about the concept of a 90 Day Challenge for business growth and why it’s so valuable for growth. I’m also giving you the 5 daily essentials that I give my clients to help them know exactly what to do to create results in their businesses. You’re not going to want to miss this one!YOU’LL LEARN:How to grow your business in 90 daysHow to breakdown your goals into manageable steps that help build momentum over timeWhy being a part of a supportive community can significantly enhance your motivation and accountabilityHow a positive mindset can significantly impact your actions and outcomes when it comes to business successText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

The journey to going after big goals is often challenging. Today I’m sharing a little bit about my personal life that had a lot of lessons in it that I think are relevant to business.I've faced my fair share of rejections and self-doubt over the years. Reflecting on my 15 years of volunteering and my dream of joining the executive board of an international organization, I realize how important resilience is. Rejection is universal, and how we react can vary. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I’m chatting about the sting of rejection, the not-so-glamorous tasks that build character, and the wisdom from trusted mentors. It's all about going all in on your dreams, balancing that confidence with a touch of "what if it doesn't work out," and always thinking about the value you bring to others. YOU’LL LEARN:How to give yourself permission to go after your goalsHow to embrace rejection as a part of your journey and learn from itThe importance of mentorship and surrounding yourself with supportive individualsHow to overcome discomfort and build confidenceHow to focus on the value you bring to others and use it as motivationText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

We’re diving into a topic that I know so many of you can relate to: the "feast and famine cycle" in business.You know, those times when your revenue is all over the place, with some months feeling like a feast and others like a famine?This kind of revenue pattern in business is really common, and there are several reasons why businesses tend to have this kind of “feast and famine” pattern of big months followed by quiet months. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I’m discussing the reasons why the feast and famine cycle happens and what to do about it based on the reason why it’s happening. YOU'LL LEARN:How to navigate the feast and famine cycle in businessThe impact of seasonal trends on business revenue and how to set realistic expectationsThe importance of planning and the tools to use to help make informed decisionsWhy staying visible and engaged with your audience, even during periods of stability, can help maintain momentum and prevent income dipsText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

Are you struggling to take action on your goals?A reoccurring theme has come up in my conversations with clients. Many of them are feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the pressure to do things “the right way.”I think this resonates deeply with many of you as well. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast, I’m discussing the reasons behind resistance in business and exploring why so many of us struggle to take action on our goals.  YOU’LL LEARN:How embracing imperfection is the key to moving forwardThe importance of understanding the reasons behind resistanceHow the role of intuition factors in decision-making and goal-settingText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

Over the past few months, I’ve made tons of new friends on threads and started taking our friendships to the next level. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’ve invited one of these friends, Kira of Paradigm Consulting, to come chat with me about what HR looks like for small online businesses. We talk hiring, leadership, creating a culture.. and so much more. Whether you’ve already got a team of employees or are a team of one, you’ll gainsomething from this episode and the value that Kira shares. YOU'LL LEARN:How to transition from solopreneurship to managing a small teamThe emotional aspects of leadership and personal growthWhy it’s important to self-reflect for effective leadershipHow creating a positive work culture can impact team dynamics The difference between hiring contractors and employeesLearn More About Kira:Visit Kira's website hereWhat's Your Leadership Archetype QuizFollow Kira on InstagramText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

So many of my clients struggle with time management, and feel like something is wrong with them if they try a time management tool or process doesn’t work for them.The reality is that no system is going to be a perfect fit - and that’s not a YOU problem. It’s just how humans are.On today’s episode of The Simple Online Business Podcast I’m talking about time blocking in particular, and 3 common reasons it doesn’t work for people – and then what to do about that to find a way to get things done that actually works for you. YOU’LL LEARN:The reason why time blocking may not be effective for some individualsHow to create a realistic plan for schedulingHow to navigate unexpected events in your daily routineWhy it’s encouraged to experiment with various time management tools and techniquesHow to align strategies with individual work styles and preferencesText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

It’s a tea spilling episode this week.This is the kind of topic where I’ll make a brief comment about it somewhere in passing, and my clients will be DMing after asking for all the details. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast, ’m talking about scalable offers - the good, the bad, the ugly - and really everything you need to know about them as a business owner who wants to earn more money and impact more people. There are a lot of thoughts and preconceptions in the world about scalable offers and what they are. I'm still finding a lot of people who have a rose colored glasses idea of scalable offers and I want to give you the truth.My hope is that this conversation gets the wheels turning in your mind about what you really want. YOU’LL LEARN:What a scalable offer is in online businessWhy it’s important to conduct market research before launching scalable offers and how to do itThe challenges and risks of going from one-on-one services to scalable modelsWhy building an engaged audience before launching a scalable offer can create long term successText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

A couple months ago, I hosted a challenge for clients to sign 5 new clients in 6 weeks. My client Sara Aloimonos shared with us towards the end of the challenge that she had signed ELEVEN new clients - and also that she had felt hesitant to share her wins and was worried that other people would feel bad if they saw her success. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I invited her on to talk about the importance of celebration & sharing your wins… and of course also get all the juicy details about how she signed so many clients so quickly. You’re going to get a lot from this episode. Don’t miss it!YOU’LL LEARN:The importance of celebrating achievements, maintaining a positive mindset, and avoiding comparisons in the online business spaceHow shifting your mindset can lead to unexpected success when it comes to business growth and client acquisitionHow to have effective communication with clientsWhy it’s important to be visible and consistent in marketing effortsAbout SaraHello, I'm Sara - A qualified Functional Nutritionist, Holistic Nutritionist, Life & Exit Strategy Coach, and lastly, Personal Trainer. I am also a columnist, writing for my local and territorial newspaper.My business, Nourish North, has been operational for 8 years in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories serving the communities and all over the world.After achieving an honorary role in my nutrition diploma program, I sought out other ways to help my clients who were stuck in the stress of their lives. A life coaching certification was the answer and this has proven to get clients from A to B faster and with better results. Luckily, fitness has always been in my life and I believe doing things you're passionate about builds a stronger business. Becoming certified as a personal trainer was a no-brainer.Since starting my business in 2016, I've helped many many women heal their hormones using root cause medicine. My love lies in supporting 40+ women, going through the menopausal years with my all inclusive packaging - nutrition, fitness, and mindset coaching.What I love most about what I do is inspiring people to feel energetic, positive, and as incredible as they can through nutrition and exercise. I love teaching them how to make this part of their lifestyle and knowing how powerful they are over their mindset which dictates how far they'll go. Not one of them misses the person they used to be.Find me here:Website: www.nourishnorth.comFacebookInstagram @nourisText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

Do you struggle to create content quickly? Does it take forever to find the perfect picture or song - or you get stuck in a never ending cycle of creating drafts and not posting them? This is something that has been a pain point for so many of my clients in general, but also lately I feel like it's been coming up a lot. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast, I’m sharing a handful of my favorite tools and tips, including sharing my exact process for IG content. Hopefully you’ll find at least one thing in here that you can take and run with and test out over the next couple of weeks.YOU’LL LEARN:How to streamline your process of content creation, reduce stress and maintain consistencyWhy imperfection works when creating contentHow to enhance focus and efficiency during content creation sessionsThe strategy to save time and effort while ensuring your audience receives valuable informationText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE

Have you ever felt like your business is falling apart? This week I’m talking about the DOOMIES. You know, when you feel like everything is going terribly and you’ll never sign another client again, and maybe you need to just close up shop and go be a librarian?Specifically, I’m digging into the “problem solving” we do when we are in the doom spiral. For a lot of us, when we are in the Doomies, our brains rush into solution mode and come up with tons of shiny new ideas - but not all of them are good ideas.On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I will help you filter out which ideas are Doom Solutions (that will ultimately NOT help you) - and which ones might actually be good ideas. YOU’LL LEARN:How being in a doom spiral can have effects on problem solving and decision making in businessWhy it’s important to get out of the “doomies” before evaluating and solving business challengesThe steps to overcome the doom spiralHow to escape the doom spiral and make better business decisionsText us and let us know what you thought of the episodeLet’s Connect! Come together as a community for 90 days of momentum-creating, intentional action to achieve our goals. Join the 90 Day Challenge HERE! Get your 90 Day Challenge Journal HERE! Ready to know what to do to reach your goals for your business? Click here to book a 50 minute Business Planning Intensive call with me. See how to work with me HERE