2021 was a tough year— a year full of change, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Heading into 2022 is a great time to reflect on how we’ve changed and grown throughout the year. Join me in this episode as I discuss five things I learned in 2021: -The importance of community and people.  -You can handle a lot more than you think. -The importance of being able to adapt quickly. -Context and putting things into perspective matter. -Challenges are opportunities to grow. I learned a...

When you think about closing more deals and increasing your revenue, you should think about the customers you already have because it's much easier to retain your clients than to go out and find new ones. One essential thing I learned in business is the importance of making your customers your top priority. When your customers are happy, everything else will fall into place. Today, I'm going to be going over three ways to get customers coming back. ✨ Over-deliver ✨ Be a likable person ✨...

When Tara Clark decided to create a monetized Instagram account in 2016, very few people were doing it or even thought it was possible. Tara saw the potential to use her professional experience in social media and build a brand centered around motherhood. She took the brave step, and today Modern Mom Probs has more than 750,000 Instagram followers to go along with Tara’s successful blog, book, and clothing subscription service.  Social media is a powerful tool for creating and growing a...

Let’s face it — the world is still a mess. We wake up every day hoping that the future will be better — but because of these overwhelming changes happening around us, it's so easy to fall into that trap of depression. Today, I'm giving you eight tips on how to conquer depression. Even with the limits we’re experiencing with COVID, there is still so much that you can do to channel that happiness and positivity. ✨ Write down your feelings or record them in your phone’s voice notes. ✨ Close...

It’s a common struggle for entrepreneurs—working hard to build their dream company but then giving up some control as the business grows and changes. That was the case for Drybar founder Alli Webb, who grew her company from a mobile blowout business to nearly 100 salons and a product line worth $255 million. Alli started what would become Drybar when she realized there wasn’t a great option for women who wanted a really nice blowout without a really high price tag. To recreate the amazing...

Are you afraid of making mistakes?  As an entrepreneur for many years, I’ve learned that it’s okay to make mistakes— you don’t have to wear yourself out to be perfect.  There is no such thing as a mistake, only learning moments. Along the way, you’re going to go through inevitable failures. And just like anything in life, you just move forward— you don’t stop.  A mistake is just a mental reframing of things. So instead of thinking about the mistake, think about what you've learned — and...

Sarah Smith and her husband Kevin love camping, but they didn’t love finding a place to camp. Sarah wanted Yelp for camping with reviews and photos, and when she realized nothing like that existed, she created it herself. Sarah launched The Dyrt in 2013, and today it is one of the most popular camping apps and active online communities. The hallmark of The Dyrt is its active community of campers across the country who provide candid photos and reviews about all types of campsites. Sarah...

As a mom of two kids and an entrepreneur, I am constantly juggling things — and I have to get it all together. After everything we’ve gone through with COVID, I can totally understand why a lot of moms out there are feeling exhausted and stressed out. Today, I’m sharing 11 ways to avoid burnout for moms.: ✨ You need to take care of yourself first. ✨ Make time for reflection. ✨ Discipline your kids. ✨ Let your spouse help. ✨ Stop trying to make everything perfect. ✨ A little screen-time...

One of the hardest questions for entrepreneurs is knowing when to go all in. How do you know you are ready to go headfirst into the business? For Kelley Higney, founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, the realization came when she had customers tracking her down in the parking lot after she sold her product at her daughter’s bake sales. With amazing customer feedback, Kelley realized she was onto something, sold her house, and invested that money into her first big batch of inventory. Kelley...

Your personal brand is your currency for career success — it is what you stand for, how others perceive you and your strengths and weaknesses. Today, I have three tips for you on how to build a strong personal brand. Actively and intentionally building your personal brand will set you apart and put you on a solid path for the rest of your career. Watch this video. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to...

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather and reflect on the things they are grateful for. But it can sometimes be overwhelming and a lot of things can go wrong.  Allow me to share three tips that I personally use to make sure that I survive— and even thrive— family gatherings like Thanksgiving that can often bring feelings of anxiety. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team?...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means families and friends are preparing to gather and share a delicious meal. But managing expectations of the holidays and family dynamics can be difficult and take away from what should be a great gathering. Here are our seven strategies to have a successful Thanksgiving feast: Don’t work through the holiday. It can be tempting to keep working during the holidays but don’t fall into that trap. Tell people you’ll be gone, sign out of...

In our technology-driven world, entrepreneurs have more tools than ever before. And one of the best uses of those tools is to build online communities and membership sites to build your brand, connect with customers, and sell products. Ellen Yin, founder and podcast host of Cubicle to CEO, built one of the fastest-growing online communities and continues to teach entrepreneurs how to build their own businesses. She says building an online course or community of any kind starts by looking at...

There is a growing number of “parentpreneurs” entering the world of business and we know how tough it is to be one. Being a parent and an entrepreneur means we have the best of both worlds— but balancing work and caring for our children takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Jacob and I have two kids— we’re not professional therapists — we’re just two people figuring it out as we go. How do we make it work? We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email...

How did Rachel Hollis create an empire of best-selling books, podcasts, and events? By embracing imperfection, being authentic, and accepting opportunities to grow. Throughout her life and career, Rachel has challenged assumptions and taken risks to become not only a feminist leader but also a successful entrepreneur who has inspired women around the world. But that path hasn’t always been easy. One of Rachel’s core values is growth, which she admits can be difficult. One day she was...

Early on in my career, I learned how important it was to create a list — and that people and organizations would go to great lengths to build one. Lists are essential to your business because they are your revenue— lists help you make money. Today I'm bringing you three reasons why your list is absolutely critical to growing your business. I hope this video will help you think about why you need a list, how to manage it, and how you can maximize it for your success. We frequently get asked...

Business acumen and a strong product are important for entrepreneurs, but one of the greatest and often overlooked strengths of entrepreneurs is vulnerability. Kiah Twisselman Burchett didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. But as she began sharing her health journey and honest experiences while working a full-time job, people became interested in following in her footsteps. Her life coaching company, Coach Kiah, was soon born. Kiah believes vulnerability is one of the most important skills...

Stress is a normal human experience that happens to everyone — and today, I’m talking about how to beat it. As an entrepreneur and mom to two little kids, I constantly face a lot of demands, and some of these things can really wear me down. One of the most essential strategies as an entrepreneur— and as a busy working mom like myself— is to deal with stress effectively. There are many ways to beat stress, but for me, my ultimate stress-busters come in two words: love and laughter.   We...

What does “being rich” mean to you? Most people assume that it's about having money and wealth — fancy cars, gorgeous houses, expensive things. But it’s more than that. Being truly rich is something that goes beyond what you could readily see. And as I became more successful and made more money myself, I realized that being rich isn't about money — being rich is ultimately about TIME. Do you have the luxury of being able to control your time? Are you able to go out and enjoy moments with...

Why do good ideas fail to succeed? How come genius products and businesses can’t make it off the ground? It often isn’t the idea or product that causes a business to fail — it’s the people. In his new book, The Human Element, David Schonthal breaks down friction theory, which explains why people resist change and what slows them down from making progress. Bringing something to market or trying to create change involves both fuel and friction. Schonthal says most entrepreneurs focus on the...

Stress is a normal human experience that happens to everyone — and today, I’m talking about how to beat it. As an entrepreneur and mom to two little kids, I constantly face a lot of demands, and some of these things can really wear me down. One of the most essential strategies as an entrepreneur— and as a busy working mom like myself— is to deal with stress effectively. There are many ways to beat stress, but for me, my ultimate stress-busters come in two words: love and laughter. We...

Fresh out of college, Cam Doody and his friend had the idea for an innovative yet surprisingly simple moving company. A decade later, Bellhop is now the fastest-growing moving and relocation company in the country and operates in more than 75 cities. Now, Doody is working to help other early-stage companies through his early venture fund and founder club, Brickyard. Brickyard isn’t your typical investor fund. Aside from a monetary investment, early stage companies must move to...

As speakers and authors, stories are essentially the gateway to people's minds and hearts— we use stories to build that special connection with our audience. Collecting stories is a crucial part of being an effective communicator. But the question is— where exactly do you get these stories? And when you find them, how do you know that it's going to light people up and get their attention? We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do...

What started as a passion project for a mom and a $50,000 investment has transformed into a multi-million-dollar brand. Piggy Paint shows that entrepreneurs don’t need a lot of capital to build a strong brand--just tenacity, determination, and a great product.  Melanie Hurley was an elementary school teacher when she had the idea for Piggy Paint in 2008. After seeing the issues caused by the chemicals in typical nail polish, Melanie set out to create a brand of non-toxic nail polish that was...

For us entrepreneurs, being persuasive is EVERYTHING. No matter what you’re selling, you have to get people to believe in you— you have to be convincing. How does one become more persuasive? In my experience, you can achieve it better with three things: 🔑 Empathy 🔑 Tone 🔑 Apathy We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do we use for project and task management? Where do we host...