The Imperfect Founder

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, Heather and Jupiter discuss how micromanaging is ruining your business. Nobody likes a controlling manager or leader, so it's time you take a step back and evaluate how you might be ruining your business by being a micromanager.   Heather and Jupiter talk about: How perfectionism and being a control freak held their clients back from scaling What to d...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, Heather and Jupiter discuss enshittification, and how some of the biggest tech companies have failed customers.   Heather and Jupiter talk about: Blockbusters' decline Netflix, and what they did so well that you can learn from Twitter (now X) after Elon Musk bought the company

It's time to create a psychologically safe space for you and your team. In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, Heather and Jupiter talk about the importance of creating a safe space for your team with psychological safety so they can thrive.   Watch this episode to find out: What psychological safety is and how it makes your team feel How to navigate and get out of toxic work environment a...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, Heather and Jupiter talk about the importance of removing judgement so you can stop judging yourself and be OK with feeling shame. It's time you stop judging yourself and change your mindset to change your life and your business.   We cover: Why we judge ourselves as humans How to reprogram your mind How to stop judging yourself (and others) What the...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we discuss the importance having processes play in your business. Lack of processes will cost you money in your business. AND it will also cost you time and your sanity. Listen to this episode to find out why that is and how you can start creating processes in your business today.

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we discussed what automation is and how to use it to save you and your team time. If you aren't already using automations in your business, you probably will after watching this episode.   Jupiter shares how they use automation to edit videos, and Heather shares how she uses automation to get two departments in her business to talk to each other and c...

In this episode, we explore the difference between authoritarian and stewardship leadership styles and what that looked like in the White House with Trump and Obama.   We also share snippets of our own experience with authoritarian styles of leadership, the inner work involved in healing from having authoritarian leaders, and stewarding our team as founders.   What's your opinion on auth...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we talk about the importance of putting your ego aside, and learning from the people you don't like. We share personal stories on how we handle situations when working with people we didn't like and how that changed our perspective on life and business.   The important message here is to realize that just because you don't like someone, does not mean...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we talk about the importance of letting go of your ego and being willing to learn or hire people to do the things in your business that you aren't an expert in.   By the end of this episode, you will have an arsenal of questions to ask yourself to help reduce your own blindspots, such as:   - What pieces of your ego were you still holding onto wh...

In this episode of the Imperfect Founder, Jupiter shares how they went from being a solopreneur and freelancer, putting out fires constantly in their business, to having processes and systems to SCALE their business in just one year.   Heather & Jupiter answer questions such as: What do you think has had the biggest impact on the growth of your business to date? What is holding me back ri...

In today's episode of The Imperfect Founder, we are reviewing the last 2 seasons -  what worked and what didn't. We have come a long way and have learned from our mistakes. Now Season 3 will be even better.  Remember to always start small and not be afraid to take imperfect action. That's the only way you learn and grow.

In this episode we talk about how to take back control of your life and your destiny. It's very easy to stay stuck. But getting the right kind of support and surrounding ourselves with people who are supportive and can help us on our entrepreneurial journey makes it easier to rise and take control of our destiny.  Let's see how far you can soar. Don't forget to 'Subscribe' to this channel and...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we discuss the burden that comes with running a business. We talked about how having a team of people and clients dependant on you, comes with its own challenges as well as it's blessings. It only feels like a burden because we care deeply for the people we work with and the clients we serve.  Liked this episode? Don't forget to subscribe and hit that...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, Heather and Jupiter discuss the importance of leading with love and investing your time and energy in your team. The more you invest in others, the more they'll invest in you. If we could all lead our teams and communities with love, we would eradicate capitalism.  Want to learn how to do that? Then listen to this episode where we dive into: 1. Invest...

In this episode of The Imperfect Founder, we discuss how to choose the right clients from your business and how to break up with clients WITHOUT burning bridges. Not all money is good money, so it's important to ask yourself when speaking to a prospect if they are the kind of person you want to spend time working with.  Want to know how to choose the right clients for your business and fire t...

In this episode, we talk about how how to manage a million-dollar company. From managing a billion-dollar company while in corporate to now running a million dollars in the agency - here is how Heather does it.  If you are struggling to manage the money, team and resources in your business, then you need to watch this video!

In this episode, we talk about the difference between reacting to a situation and responding to a situation. Have you ever found yourself in a crossroad and don't know what to do? If so, this episode is for you. You will learn how reacting is different to responding and which you should do when you feel overwhelmed and confused.

In today's episode, we talked about the decision matrix and how to use it to make better decisions in your life and business.  So you will learn what the decision matrix is and how to use it to improve your decision-making skills.

In this episode we talk about the TWO thing you need to do to level up and improve your productivity. You will learn what Load Balancing is, and how to use it to increase your effieciency.  You will also learn how to improve your time management (or calendar management) skills.  If you struggle to manage your time well, and feel like there aren't enough hours in the day, learning how to...

We are back for Season 2! In this episode, we share the importance of striving for excellence as opposed to just looking "professional". We also share some of our takeaways and learning from recording Season 1 of the The Imperfect Founder podcast. You don't want to miss this new Season.  Subscribe to the channel!

In this episode we talk about how to overcome financial roadblocks as an entrepreneur. How do you escape the feast and famine that often plagues a lot of business owners? We give you tips on how to overcome money blocks as an entreprenuer and make sure you have regular cashflow coming into your business.

Is your business ready to scale? In this episode we talk about whether or not you should scale your business.  Scaling can be beneficial to your business, but it has to be done at the right time. Too soon, you risk getting burnt out and potentially ruining your client or customer's experience. Too late, you leave too much money on the table.  In this video, we are giving you advice on ho...

In this video, I'm talking about the need for ethical treatment of workers in the age of digital colonialism. We're living in an age where the exploitation of workers is widespread, and we need to be aware of the dangers of unethical treatment in the workplace. We need to break the chains of digital colonialism and treat our workers with dignity and respect. We need to be advocates for human right...

In this episode we talk about how to scale your business without losing your mind. Growing and scaling your business can seem daunting and may cause you to lose your sanity.  However, it doesn't have to be that way. It is possible to grow your business without letting it affect your mental health. Want to learn how to grow and scale your business without sacrificing your sanity and losing you...

This episode of The Imperfect Founder podcast is all about unleashing your entrepreneurial potential with strong foundations and strategy.  Sound like your jam? Tap in! Here's what you can expect from the episode: 🍀 The importance of creating a top-tier level client experience 🍀 Why you should ditch the business cards and send an email instead 🍀 How prioritizing networking over building a...