Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don’t measure up? I’m here to remind you that it’s normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that’s okay.  This episode will inspire you to embrace where you're at, love your business, and take decisive action. Tune in for a dose of empathy, gratitude, and a reminder that you are more than enough. P.S. Please share with another business owner who could use this message too! 🙋‍♀️ I’d love to work with you! There are...

One of the most painful places to be in business is when you have lost all forward momentum.  You look at your pipeline for clients and it is empty.  This is especially challenging to navigate after you lose an important client, several proposals get rejected or it feels like everyone is 👻 ghosting you. Where do you even start? And what can you do to mitigate ever getting into this situation in the first place? Today, I share a training from our Six Figures Lab group coaching program,...

Let’s diagnose whether or not you have a sales problem in your service based business.  Sales is an umbrella term for a function in your business that has many facets. Are you struggling more to get leads or to convert leads you have into clients? 🎯 In this episode, we go deep on the three most often overlooked elements in the sales offer: specificity, urgency, and ROI.     I’d love to work with you! There are 3 options: ​1:1 Coaching - for service providers in business for 2+years who...

The most common area new clients rank as needing 🔥 urgent help with is marketing.  They report they aren’t doing enough marketing.  They don’t have a real plan. Or their current marketing plan isn’t working.  🧐 But, 9 times out of 10, they DON’T have a marketing problem.  In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, coaches with me in our Six Figures Lab group coaching program, and I discuss why “marketing” may not be the issue and what the real problem could be.  Also, Elizabeth pulls an actual...

The fresh energy of Spring is blooming all around me and it has made me excited to set some very big goals for 🌷Q2. You can harness this energy around you too and join me in a Six Week Sprint. Go to bizchix.com/sprint for our free worksheet to guide and document your sprint.  🏃‍♀️A sprint will be especially useful if you have had a 😓tough Q1 (many people I know have) and are feeling like you need to create some momentum in your business. A Six Week Sprint is a tool made popular by...

Have you noticed that the longer you do the same type of work, the more efficient you get? That is why charging hourly or selling a package of hours starts to feel less great over time. We teach our clients to create either a monthly or a high ticket project business model based on the deliverables not based on the number of hours it takes This works especially well for consultants, marketers and financial professionals. Elizabeth joins me in this episode and we discuss the four stages...

🏁 Ready for a training that is the OPPOSITE of what most people teach? Instead of focusing solely on growing an online presence, I walk you through the game-changing strategy of MERGING LOCAL networking with ONLINE engagement, with a special focus on harnessing the power of LinkedIn.   You will hear actionable tips for connecting locally, leveraging LinkedIn, and cultivating a referral-based business.  Join me as we explore the INTERSECTION of local connections and online presence to grow...

😬Do your CLIENTS know what your boundaries are?  🙀How about your TEAM? 👀Can YOU articulate your boundaries? Boundary issues come up FREQUENTLY as we support our clients, so please know you are not alone.  Sometimes we do not even know we need to articulate a boundary until we are faced with a new situation. 🚩If you struggle with holding boundaries in your personal life, those same struggles often show up in your business. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our...

Listen in as I coach a client from my Six Figures Lab group coaching program.  Claire Lauer is passionate about serving her clients through her company CL Content Marketing, but growth has slowed. What should she do next? Should she expand her current niche or something else? The answer we landed on surprised us both! Connect with Claire Lauer: LinkedIn Website Instagram   Hello Loyal Listener!   I work with consultants, marketers and financial professionals and would love to support...

💵💶💷 Are you struggling to change your pricing strategy? Are you feeling undervalued? You may be underpricing your services. But how do you raise them with current clients? I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, and she poses questions from our clients. We dive into all the 🧠 mindset issues that may get in the way of raising prices in your business and how you can deal with them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your...

Today, I’m training on the nuances of specializing and niching in your business. It's more than just semantics; it impacts every aspect of your business, from your marketing efforts to the clients you serve. I'll walk you through real examples and share the benefits of each approach, culminating in my personal favorite - a "specialized niche" business model.    Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together: ​1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business ...

Are you at CAPACITY in your business, where you can’t really grow unless you start taking more off your plate, BUT the business can’t afford to hire the person you think you really need? In this episode we share a workaround.  A way to start delegating small tasks in your business so you can focus on your zone of genius and increase your capacity without overwhelming your time or your bank account. 👉 Enter - The Micro Position! Today I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me...

Negotiation is both an 🎨 art and a 🔬 science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths.  This is incredible news for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease. I cover five tips to help hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you...

We're popping the 🎉confetti to celebrate a decade of the BizChix Podcast which has been a journey of transformation, growth, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs everywhere. In this special episode, I dive deep into the heartwarming stories of our powerhouse team members who had a key role in the BizChix story -  Mark, Shelli, Tiffanie, and Elizabeth. I get personal, sharing the raw beginnings of my 🎙️ podcast adventure, the challenges I faced, and the victories we've achieved together....

Have you heard of a Golden Ticket? In the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a golden ticket is hidden inside the wrapper of five chocolate bars. Whoever finds it, can enter the chocolate factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate. Well, I don’t have a lifetime supply of chocolate to offer you, but how about a lifetime supply of CLIENTS? I believe that you already have everything you need to grow your business, right in your own network. Listen for step by step tactics on how to...

Want to get known, and fast? There are many visibility activities that are long-term strategies, but this episode is all about generating visibility for your business quickly. If people don’t know about you, they can’t work with you. I share more about tapping into the most underutilized visibility strategy – leveraging your personal network, and my Rapid Visibility Framework built around that. Learn how local speaking, live video, and workshops are key strategies for you to build...

Join in as I share 12 strategies that can help you attract more clients to your business today. Plus, I cover the 3 most common mistakes I see when business owners try to get more clients, and what you can do to avoid them! It doesn’t matter if you’re a start-up looking for your first few clients or a multi-six figure business owner that wants to reach more people and continue to grow – everyone wants to uncover the secrets to getting more IDEAL clients.   Ready to go deeper? There are 3...

Has your business hit a plateau? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the different things you could focus on to grow your business? What’s the best next step? Join me as I help you uncover the main reason YOUR business is not growing and where to focus first. Together, we'll analyze four key areas in your business which comprise our BizChix Coaching Framework - strategy, operations, team, and mindset. Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any...

The fresh 💫 energy of a new year is upon us! Join me to create a clear vision for what you want this upcoming year to look like for your business and yourself.  Let's discover the shifts you need to make in order to bring YOUR vision to life. Learn what you need to prioritize and invest in so that you can gain more revenue and stability while also having more joy and peace in your business. I'll guide you to reflect on your past year and set intentions to prioritize your needs and goals for...

Holding boundaries with clients is tricky, especially if you already struggle with boundaries in your personal life. Setting boundaries early on with clients sets a clear expectation and prevents you from feeling resentment or disliking your business.  And even if you have never set boundaries, or let a few slide, it is NEVER too late to renegotiate your client relationships. Join Elizabeth Cook and me as we discuss how boundaries can help protect and preserve your client relationships. ...

Do you know many clients you can add to your roster with your current team before you reach capacity? Maybe you need more clients to reach your income goals but you’re not sure you have any more time to spend on client work. In today’s episode, I go over how you can determine the amount of clients you need to reach capacity while still keeping your business sustainable and reaching your monthly income goal.   I also share my favorite tool that I use to help me stay focused on how many...

Ever wondered how the flow of money differs in nonprofits compared to for-profit companies? It’s essential to understand this ecosystem you are operating within. We discuss how identifying the source of funding for your consulting project matters. Also we share how the 🔌 power of leaning into relationship marketing creates a winning sales strategy for our clients. There are now 3 ways we can work together: ​1:1 Coaching (🌟new)  ​$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching ​CEOCHIX Mastermind and...

✨ Let’s dive into the nuances of positioning for nonprofit consultants. You’ll gain valuable insights into positioning strategies and learn why it's crucial for nonprofit consultants to choose a specific niche.  🪫My friend, you don’t have to grow your business alone.  I’d love to help you fast track your business growth! There are now 3 ways we can work together: ​1:1 Coaching (🌟new)  ​$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching ​CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program  ⭐️ Connect with Natalie on...

Have you been wondering how you can offer a high-end service that clients will pay premium prices for? Maybe you want to know how you can offer something unique that lets you charge a premium price and attracts high-end clients.   Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can shift to a service that elevates you to the realm of strategy while working within your zone of genius so that clients will pay you premium prices for a service that you excel in.  Listen in to hear how you can...