One Year From Now

I revisit a past episode (#51) to give an update on my views about cash flow, debt, and the place that these two things have in entrepreneurship. Instead of letting negative thoughts and fearful perceptions of money control your business and your goals around profitability, consider the in-and-out relationship of cash flow as a normal part of early business ownership and first generation entrepren...

This is Note to Self, a series of mini-lessons from two high-impact entrepreneurs to their former, present and future selves. Expanding off of last week's concept of confidence regression, my co-host Nicola and I break down what makes the holidays so stressful for entrepreneurs and how to set boundaries with loved ones during this busy season.  In this mini-lesson, we cover:  Validation as a job a...

This is Note to Self, a series of mini-lessons from two high-impact entrepreneurs to their former, present and future selves. Grab your sticky notes and listen up. This week, my co-host Nicola and I talk about resilience and the role it has in our nonlinear journey of confidence. In this mini-lesson, we cover:  Confidence regression and how we've experienced it in our lives Tools we use to navigat...

I'm joined by client and friend Heather O'Neill, the CEO and Strategic Partner for tech consulting + UX firm, Pixels for Humans, to talk about hiring, firing, and managing micro-teams. With over 20 years of experience in her field, Heather prides herself on her ability to help business owners grow their companies while maintaining the values most important to them and shares with me the many lesso...

*Special Episode Alert!* This episode contains both a new concept AND an invitation to a FREE training on it.  The half-page business plan is a 5-part, living document that helps you prep, prove and review your business (and all of your offers) efficiently and in a way that allows you to gain proficiency in your way of doing business.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Half-Page Business Plan...

I share my answer to the question: What results are you clients guaranteed to get and how do you know? Using my One Year From Now: The Residency program as an example, I walk through the essentials of structure and process, and how they work together to build the guaranteed results I promise to each client within the program.  In this episode, I cover: Guaranteed results and the value they bring t...

I talk about my top tenets for launching a new product, digital or otherwise, and discuss  how to correctly set expectations, whether this is your first launch or your fifteenth. Often we want plans that are more complex than necessary and don't focus on the right parts of the process when performing a product launch. Feel free to use this episode as a guide to help you think through making the tr...

I talk with co-owners of Speakerbox Media and producers of the One Year From Now podcast, Ray and Sarah Smith, about their journey in entrepreneurship together and growing the suite of services and products within their podcast production company.  In this podcast, Sarah and Ray cover: Building different business models underneath the umbrella of one company Maintaining curiosity and pursuing what...

I interview author, life, and writer coach Zahie El Kouri about identifying as a writer in your career, common experiences she works through with her clients, and actually getting a book written in the midst of a busy and fulfilling work and home life.  In this podcast, I cover: Sharing your work and the trauma associated with it Taking steps to get a book published Doing the "pre-work" before you...

I interview digital marketing consultant and recent client Melissa Gardner about the transformation she experienced from virtual assistant to specialized digital marketer with the power to self-coach herself through her growth and decision making.  In this podcast, I cover: Experiencing expansion, contraction, and acclimation  Hiring a coach and her reasoning why Seeming like it "wasn't working" a...

I discuss the essentials of thriving-base pricing through the lens of my upcoming group coaching program, One Year From Now: The Residency. Using my own experience with my $20K invitation, I aim to motivate and embolden you to examine your current pricing model and how to make improvements to solidify the integrity of your triangle (yourself, your clients, and your business) of thriving.  In this...

I reveal all the details of my upcoming group coaching project, One Year From Now: The Residency. From my initial brainstorming thoughts surrounding this opportunity to scale my business to the actual outline of what we're going to be covering within this 12-month container for entrepreneurial growth, this is the perfect episode for those interested and/or on the fence about applying for the progr...

I revisit my foundation exercise, the One Year From Now Vision, as I look forward to my newest adventure in group coaching, One Year From Now: The Residency. Unpack the process of this vision yourself with helpful tips and insights from me guaranteed to help you get the most out of the next year in your business.  In this episode, I cover: Sharing stories of client transformation through my founda...

I identify the specific differences between strategy and mindset, advise on when to invest in strategy work and when to work on your mindset, and showcase through client examples and my own personal experiences why mindset and strategy work best when they get a chance to share the spotlight.  In this episode, I cover:  Breaking down the barriers between strategy and mindset with an iceberg analogy...

I discuss a method of planning for this year's quarter 4 that puts rest and personal wellness at the foundation of your business and your life. Using 2 (or 3) days in the last 4 months of this year, you can recharge yourself, reorient your business, and respect the limitations of your body, all while taking advantage of the exciting opportunities ahead.  In this episode, I cover:  Hurting your bus...

This week, I breakdown why success should be treated as only a tiny part of your entrepreneurship journey and how to move forward in creating a better relationship with the concept of success and goal achievement.  In this episode, I cover:  Harming our careers through letting success define us Breaking the vicious cycle of success as a "permanent" state Understanding the process is not linear, bu...

This week, I share a simple formula on how to discover if your business is in the startup phase, why being in the startup phase is not a bad place to be, and what you may need to transition into the enterprise stage In this episode, I cover:  Understanding what a startup may look like for you  Reexamining your own expectations and how that may be hurting your business Differentiating between start...

This week, I define entrepreneurship and discuss how this definition helps me envision the role of entrepreneur in my life. Instead of waiting for massive success and notoriety, it is vital that we normalize the different stages of entrepreneurship and business ownership.  In this episode, I cover:  Redefining entrepreneurship to fit your own life Understanding the difference between a small busin...

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Krystal Conner, a certified life coach and fellow entrepreneur, as we discuss her inspiration to become a life coach and how she sells herself to her clients.  In this episode, Krystal and I cover: Changing her opinion on life coaching Knowing how to create your own happiness  Comparing high earnings as an employee vs entrepreneur Doubting herself and pushing through n...

This week, I talk about the question, "Why isn't this working?", and what questions to ask yourself instead when it's time to get curious about your growth without hitting the panic button.  In this episode, I cover: Understanding the expectations vs reality of your business' current stage Learning from my personal experiences in the year ones of V.A. and coaching Choosing deliberate thoughts to h...

This week, I talk about intimidation and its role in the expansion process for part 3 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I cover: Defining intimidation and recognizing it  Finding discomfort in the comfortable parts of your business Outlining the stages and feelings of expansion  Identifying how you're responding to and coping with intimidation ...

This week, I break down why being too helpful can take away from how impactful you are as part 2 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I discuss and help you follow 6 tips to become more impactful:  Practice ruthless prioritization Cut deep enough to create the space you need Try an obligation elimination diet  Stay firm and committed to the impact...

This week, I tackle making peace with your to-do list as part 1 of my 3-part series on mindset concepts for multi-brand entrepreneurs. In this episode, I cover:  Understanding the concept of multi-brand entrepreneurship Managing your inbox and your calendar  Pouring your tasks to fit your capacity Giving back tasks that are not your responsibility Reassigning, removing, and delegating

This week, I talk about getting back into lifting weights, making progress on my business, and the 5 lessons these two journeys have taught me.  In this episode, I cover:  Restarting lifting after a long hiatus  Learning to recognize my lack of love for training Understanding similarities between working out and owning a business Focusing on positive thought habits and accountability practices  Se...

This week, I walk you through my 6-month coaching program and the experiences that my clients often go through during the coaching process. From the clarity call to month 6, each stage causes a different reaction in your brain as we continue on the path to life-altering change.  In this episode, I cover:  Experiencing different emotions at different stages in coaching Finding excitement in the dec...