Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. This episode is for all of you moms out there or if you are caretaking for other people. Let me share with you how I found work-life balance.I know how female CEOs feel when they are working and are juggling too much on their plate alongside their personal lives. I will share with you the things I choose to give attention to so that I can live the best life possible while my business also grows.We are all feeling the same thing, I am not a unicorn, but I gave myself permission to do both the things that I love doing – being a mom and a wife, and being the best leader I can be for my business!These are all from my experience so I hope that you learn a thing or two!Let’s talk about:Introduction to today’s topicWho is this episode forWhat my reality isMy take on being a working momWe can have it all but we can’t have everything all at onceHow I define “balance” as a female CEO and being a good momBalance is not about better time management, it’s about better boundary managementFamily things that I say no to that I don’t feel guilty about anymore      Work things that I say no to that I don’t feel guilty about anymoreMy mental health as something that is non-negotiable for me: How therapy helped me in different waysThings that I always try make time for when it comes to my kidsHow I teach my children how to honor their commitmentsThe reality: A lot of female business owners and working women don’t have the flexibility with their timeAsking for help helpsConclusionBefore I end this episode, let me remind you that everything has a season and get as much help as you can. Don’t beat yourself to the ground and check what your workarounds are so you can be the best mom you want to be while working or running a business and not chasing the image of what motherhood and leadership should be!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey there listeners! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. We will be talking about the question, “Should you drop that service?” Let this podcast help you understand and decide if a service that you offer is helping you grow or keeping you stagnant and is costing you money.I wanted to do this episode because for me personally, I did learn a lot by evaluating which of the services in my business was ready to be dropped. We used to have mat classes but they weren’t filling and selling so I evaluated the service in terms of what I was losing in profitability and client satisfaction.So, in this episode, I hope that you learn why it’s very important to evaluate if something that you are offering is worth continuing to be offered to your target audience or if it’s truly the time to let it go.Let’s dive into:  Introduction to today’s topicWhy I wanted to talk about this topic today: My own experience on dropping a serviceReasons why it’s important to figure out which offers are helping you grow and which are keeping you stagnantThe niche market and the emotional connection with your clientsHow often should you review your services and what should you look intoEvaluating your services regularly through client attendance standpoint, financial standpoint, client feedback standpoint, operational standpoint, competitive analysis standpointExample of things that you can evaluate in your businessHow to go about deciding to drop or keep a service and how to go about implementing the change to your schedule#1 Consult with your team#2 Come up with a transition period and you are clearly communicating the change to your team and your clients#3 Check how you can efficiently reallocate the funds and resources from your dropped service#4 Embrace the adaptability of staying flexible in your businessConclusionLet’s remember that if it no longer sparks joy or is no longer serving you, it’s time to say goodbye. It’s all about decluttering your business and making space for what truly will make you succeed. Keep your services joyful and your profit sparkling!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hello there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. What we’re talking about today is evaluating team members and how to keep a great team. This has been a topic that has come up a lot in my recent conversations.The other things that we will be talking about are regular check-ins and reviews, regular and consistent feedback, rewarding and praising good work, working through problems, and deciding when it’s time to part ways. I hope that this episode will help you foster a great team culture!Let’s dive into:  Introduction to today’s topicHow much it will cost you replacing a single employee according to statistics and why it costs that muchThings that you can do as owner or manager to foster a positive working environment and encourage people to stayHave a regular check-in and review with your team members: People want to know that they are being heard and their work is being validatedAnother important statistic on how many American workers feels engaged in their jobsStrategies that you do to boost engagement with your team so you can retain and hold on to themPraise in public, reprimand in privateNon-financial incentives and actionable strategies to keep and retain team members because not everyone is motivated by pay or salaryAnything that is going to help your staff members be better will ultimately help you be betterThe importance of open communication with your teamThe rubric I use for my team so they can get to the next pay tiersAddressing issues as immediately as you can and setting expectations clearlyThe mindset to keep your best team members: I’m going to do my very best to keep the best people here; I’m going to treat them so well that they’re not gonna want to go somewhere elseMy Top 10 Books on Leadership and Team building that I’ve read and helped me build my great teamConclusionLooking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Books Mentioned In This EpisodeHow Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon SinekDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. PinkLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James C. CollinsDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené BrownThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel CoyleMultipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Greg McKeown and Liz WisemanPrimal Leadership by Daniel GolemanThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick LencioniThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. This is a really interesting episode because I truly did not believe that some of the things I did when I started my business was actually sabotaging my earning potential.   I was so oblivious to the things I will be sharing with you in this episode. You might be guilty of doing these too that’s why you should listen to this episode to understand why certain things that you are doing might not actually be great for your business’s earning potential.I will also be sharing with you some of the amazing mantras I have been personally using, how to get out of the mindset traps and beliefs about money, and so much more!Let’s get to it:Introduction to today’s topicHistory about women in the workforce in the 20th century: Societal Expectations, Economic Limitations, and Legal BarriersExpectations and limitations on the roles placed on women and how it’s changing overtimeFirst mindset trap for women in business: I’ve never seen anyone earn a million dollar, so is that even possible for me?My personal story on this mindset trap: None of my role models broke through significant financial barriersIt’s important for us women to put ourselves in rooms with people who achieved what we want to achieveThe story of Sara Blakely – The founder of SpanxSecond mindset trap for women in business: Money is finite, and investing in my program or doing class with me makes me greedy.Money is not finite and money will always come back to youWhen people give you their money, you give them something of value in return from your services or productsThe story of Brooke Castillo in relation to this second mindset trap“You are not taking from, you are giving, too”Money and service, money and helping people can co-existThird mindset trap for women in business: I don’t feel worthy of a million dollars. How we self-sabotage: Avoiding new opportunities, not asking for what you deserve, not paying yourself, not setting appropriate boundaries, not charging appropriately for your servicesWays you can build your self-worth and confidenceInspiring stories of women who have become successful in their industriesPositive affirmations that I love, say, and useConclusionI want you to remember that your potential isn’t defined by your past experiences or the societal standards today. It’s molded and defined by your actions, belief, and the value you bring to the table – which is immense. Let’s shatter those glass ceilings and keep building empires!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey there everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. This week will be all about a topic that’s been talked about over and over in our mentorship groups and it’s how to pay yourself first, not last.  In the past, I did this, too. I wasn’t paying myself because I was just starting my business. This might be great in the beginning, but as your business grows, there should be strategic plans in place because paying yourself first and not last will actually one of the keys for a thriving business!So make sure that you will give this episode a listen because aside from the ways on how you can start paying yourself, I will also be giving you real-life examples that hopefully you can learn a lot from!Let’s talk about:Introduction to today’s topicWhere did the belief that owners should not get paid come fromWhat it means to pay yourself first and ways that you can do itWhy it’s important to make sure you pay yourself firstMisconception: The more you re-invest in your business, the faster you will growThe Reality: Prioritizing your pay as the owner will lead to a healthier business, healthier profitability, and better financial decisionsThe benefits of paying yourself firstSteps on how to set up and make sure you are paying yourselfThe importance of looking into and reviewing your financesExamples of where can you cut your expenses in your businessTaking a hard look into your expenses: why you should do itConclusionIf you have questions on how you can start paying yourself or paying yourself more, schedule a call with me. Go to my website to schedule the call or join our Fit Biz Foundations Group so that we can help you get to where you want to be.  Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Links Mentioned In This Episode:·      Profit FirstThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. What we will be talking about this week is how you can stand out in a crowded market.A lot of business owners will think to themselves that they have a lot of competition in the industry they are in. That is why I made this podcast so that you can adapt the actionable and tangible steps I have for you on how you and your business can stand out!Let’s talk about:Introduction to the topicThe red ocean strategy vs. the blue ocean strategyWhat does the current market for boutique healthcare wellness and fitness look likeOne reason why boutique healthcare, wellness, and fitness took off this yearChallenges that small businesses in our industry face#1: They can’t compete with big brands#2: Financial constraints#3: Having no solid retention and attraction strategyWorking with micro influencers#4: Seasonal fluctuationsActionable and tangible steps we did to help businesses stand out in a crowded market#1: Know the business’ niche and target audience#2: Tailor services to meet the needs of the different customer segments you have#3: Tailor the messaging to the different demographic groups#4: Create compelling brand strategy#5: Effectively communicate your brand message to your audience#6: Create unique offeringsConclusionIf you are interested in joining the Beyond The Movement Business Summit on November 8 and 9 in Miami, Florida, go to www.christagurka.com/ceosummit2023. We are reserving only 25 spots and the early bird registration is now open! It will be open until the middle of September.Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!ADAdd a commentKatherine Pine will be notifiedCommentCollaboratorsADKPLeave task

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. Today is a guest episode featuring Dr. Laura Sommer. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of In Motion Physical Therapy in Long Island, New York.   This episode will talk all about how Dr. Laura is able to navigate her successful insurance-based Physical Therapy business while also balancing motherhood, wifehood, womanhood, businesshood, and so much more!We hope that you learn a lot from this episode because Dr. Laura initially feared going all in on her business. So many business owners began with their business as a side hustle and didn’t want to let go of their full-time job. Let’s go through Dr. Laura’s journey together so that you can see that it is possible to let go of that fear and grow a successful business from there!Let’s get into:Introduction to today’s guest and topicDr. Laura Sommer: Who she is, her journey, and what she doesWhat inspired Dr. Laura into wanting to have her own businessWhat Dr. Laura remembers growing up around family members who have businesses that resonated with herDr. Laura on her business class in PT schoolDr. Laura on how it went when she opened her own businessWhen did Dr. Laura decided to go all in, how it transpired, and her biggest fear with going all in for her businessOur take on the mindset of having a stable job and the pros and cons of itHow long before Dr. Laura hired someone else to help with her businessDr. Laura on getting her business accredited and credentialed with various insurances and her process for out-of-network billingDr. Laura on how long after she gets paid by the insurance companiesDr. Laura’s team at the moment and how many hours does she spend facing clientsThe pandemic era to present for Dr. Laura and her business and how she found meWomen business owners usually look for evidence at where they are failingWhat happened for Dr. Laura in her business this July 2023  The change that allowed Dr. Laura to run her business more efficiently and sustainablyWhat does Dr. Laura see for In Motion Physical Therapy in the futureDr. Laura’s final thoughtsConclusion  Let me help you take more things off your plate and create the financial independence that you deserve. Check out www.christagurka.com/mentorship and I’d be so happy to help you create the life that you want while your business continues to grow!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Links mentioned in this episode:·      In Motion Physical Therapy·      In Motion Physical Therapy Instagram·      In Motion Physical Therapy Facebook  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. Today’s episode is an “Ask Me Anything” episode and I wanted to share with you the questions related to my journey to 7 figures for my business.  In this episode, I am going to share with you how I started my business and you will learn that I didn’t know anything about opening a business. Heck, I opened my business in the middle of a recession! What I just knew was that I was not going to give up and I wanted to make it work.This episode will focus a lot on how I grew from $2400 to $1.5 million and I wanted to share this journey with everyone so that you can learn a thing or two and hopefully, from what you hear from me today, these will also get you to scale and grow your business the way I did!Let’s discuss:    Introduction to the topic – questions from the group on my journey to 7 figuresBurning question #1: If you had to describe your journey from a $2400 investment to a seven-figure business using a movie title, what would it be?Burning question #2: What was your initial vision, and how did you let yourself continue to grow?Burning question #3: What were the tough transitions and make or break moments that you had and how did you go through making these decisions? What mistakes did you make that were a blessing in disguise and which mistakes did you make that you wish you didn’t have to learn the hard way?Burning question #4: Can you share a moment when you realized your venture was going to be bigger than you expected?Burning question #5: What are some of the biggest myths told about your journey from Pilates instructor to seven-figure entrepreneur?Burning question #6: What can you say to listeners who are afraid to take the leap because they lack traditional business background?Burning question #7: What’s the most out of the box marketing or growth strategy you’ve implemented?Burning question #8: Can you talk about, “why on earth am I doing this?” and the moments that keep you going and how things transitioned in your home life with husband and kids, how do friendships changed, how can it affect families in a financial standpoint, and emotional highs and lows?Conclusion: My journey in a nutshellLet me help you take more things off your plate and create the financial independence that you deserve. Check out www.christagurka.com/mentorship and I’d be so happy to help you create the life that you want while your business continues to grow!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. I will be sharing with you a pretty cool topic, which we’ve been talking a lot about in our Business Mentorship programs. The topic is: mindset re-frames.These mindset re-frames are for the stressed out entrepreneurs. I wanted to talk about this because I’ve been through so much in my business, too, and I think that business owners don’t hear a lot about these mindset crap that we get caught in when we try to navigate through our business to make it successful.Our self-limiting beliefs can be our downfall so I hope that you give this episode a listen so you can learn about these mindset re-frames that you can definitely apply to yourself and your business!Let’s get to it:   Introduction to the topicThe real truth on mindset traps and self-limiting beliefs for entrepreneursThe first mindset trap: I don’t know enough to start/grow my businessThe second mindset trap: I’m not a natural leader, so I shouldn’t have people on my teamThe third mindset trap: It’s just easier to do it myselfThe fourth mindset trap: I have to work around the clock to be successfulThe fifth mindset trap: I want to delegate but I have people who are not ready to step upThe sixth mindset trap: I can’t compete with larger franchise companiesThe seventh mindset trap: I always feel like I’m taking four steps back for every step forwardThe eighth mindset trap: I’m not good at salesConclusionMindset is one of the biggest things we work on with the Female Founders with our Inner Circle program. This is because once you reach a certain level, we as business owners become the bottleneck of our business. So, if you feel like this is where you are stuck right now and you are interested in being part of the next Inner Circle program so your business continues to grow, check out www.christagurka.com/mentorship.Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!

Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. I have a guest with me today and she is Dr. Tanya Goodrich, the founder and CEO of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy in California.Pelvic Health isn’t really something that a lot of people know about. That’s why we have Dr. Tanya talking a lot about it and the information that you need to know surrounding pelvic health. She is a wealth of knowledge in this aspect of women’s health and she will also be sharing with us how she grew her business into a 6-figure one!I hope that you learn a lot from me and Dr. Tanya as we dive into this interesting topic for this podcast episode!Let’s dive into: Introducing our guest for todayWho is Dr. Tanya Goodrich and what does she doHow did Tanya get into pelvic healthDiscussion on pelvic health still being unknown to manyDr. Tanya on pregnancy postpartum being the biggest known aspect of pelvic healthThe black hole of women’s health: Menopause and a very special announcement from Dr. TanyaDiscussion on estrogen, menopause, and symptoms of menopause being a very individual experience for each womanDr. Tanya on Hormone Replacement TherapyOur take on Hormone Replacement Therapy and menopause symptomsDr. Tanya on her Healthy Pelvis business – how it started, how long did she become a solopreneur, and her struggles with her businessDr. Tanya’s first hire and her whole team nowLessons that Dr. Tanya learned in relation to her business and hiringOur take on removing ourselves from the business as ownersDr. Tanya on her upcoming Mentorship ProgramThings that helped Dr. Tanya propel in her business and in her personal lifeThe importance of being willing to do the workWhere you can find Dr. TanyaConclusionLinks mentioned in this episode:Healthy Pelvis Physical TherapyPapaya TalkLooking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at [email protected]!