Agriculture & Rural Business Podcast

Today I want to talk to you about growing a business in a small town and just how difficult that can be. There are challenges such as lack of resources, fear of judgment, and not enough support. But today I'm going to share with you how you can combat those challenges and grow your business in a small town. Join my Business Mastermind for Rural Entrepreneurs here ! Connect with me on Instagram @al...

Today I want to talk about how you might be costing yourself more than you are saving. I'll share an equation you can use to calculate what your time is worth and remind you of the importance of spending our time on revenue-generating activities.  Need help on your website? Book a call with me from my website here to see if we're a good fit.  Join my Business Mastermind for Rural Entrepreneurs her...

In today's episode, I have a special guest, my friend and business consultant, Danielle Fisher. We discuss delegating effectively so you can avoid burnout, make space for growth, and enjoy your business and life again.  Danielle's Time Audit Tool Join Danielle's Facebook group   Buy Back Your Time book: https://amzn.to/3xOQAxK [affiliate link] The Genius Zone book: https://amzn.to/3IR2ddC [affilia...

Growing a rural business can be isolating, frustrating, and even nerve-racking. Find your tribe of other rural women business owners and be empowered to build the business of your dreams in the community you love with Rural Reimagined!   Rural Reimagined is a FREE virtual event happening on March 15th.   Topics include:  Thriving as a rural mom Growing a business in a small town Using your strengt...

My word for the year is MONEY. There are many reasons for that; the biggest reason relates back to money mindset. I used to have a very scarce mindset around money which is why I decided to record this episode; in hopes it will help someone else.  Today I'm going to give you 3 things to think about to shift your mindset around money.  Resources mentioned:  Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki [aff...

On today's episode, I'm giving you an inside peek at what it's like to be a part of my Business Mastermind . This Mastermind is for rural women who want to start a business or who have a business already but feel stuck and need direction and guidance.    In the Business Mastermind we cover things such as: setting goals, redefining success, clarifying the impact you want to make, Enneagram work, ho...

On today's episode, I'm covering the six phases of how to create an irresistible offer AND fully deliver on that offer to leave your clients or customers feeling fully confident in their purchase so they continue to buy from you. Now remember that this is a working progress - it's not going to happen overnight. But if you can move your business forward 1% everyday you'll begin to master this part...

Today I want to share what a healthy business looks like and the things we need to think about so we can eventually grow. There are SO many moving parts to growing a business, but in general, a healthy business has 6 major parts.    The six parts are: Leadership Marketing  Sales Our product or service Overhead and operations  Cash flow   If you'd like to work together on these six things for your...

As we know, farming and ranching operations are on the decline. In today's episode, I have a few tools and resources that I want to share that I believe we can ALL use to help bridge the gap and better communicate with each other. Not only will this help to keep the family farm or ranch in the family or at least in production agriculture, we can THRIVE in our businesses, our family operations and...

Today's episode is all about how you can embrace your business journey. As an entrepreneur I have a feeling you are a dreamer. But I'm hopeful this episode will encourage you to not only continue to work towards your big dreams and your success, but to also see your "failures" as part of the journey instead of a setback.   Here are a few ways you can fully embrace your journey as a business owner:...

Today I had the opportunity to chat with Becky Brunner. Becky is the CEO and Vision of Choose Happy Assisting. She helps virtual businesses build relationships and team connections. In today's episode, we cover how developing a thriving team culture boosts productivity, revenue, and overall happiness in the workplace.    Connect with Becky: Check out her website LinkedIn and Instagram   Sign up fo...

Your website is a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to your online presence and overall marketing strategy. Today we're going to talk about 5 things your website MUST have to help you land more sales.    The 5 things are:  Talk about the problem you solve Have quality brand photos Explaining the transformation you provide A 3 step plan Call to action    If you're interested in working togethe...

Happy new year! 2023 is here and I hope you are setting intentions to make it the best year yet. If you struggle to market your business online, then you're in the right place. I've worked with several businesses to help them grow, and there are 4 main areas I usually tell them to focus on, whether they are just starting their business or they are trying to grow the current one they have. landing...

I am closing out the year hitting the 6-figure mark, and I want to give you a little behind the scenes of what that looks like and how I got here. So in today's episode, I'll be sharing the main things that helped me reach 6-figures in 2022.    I have a few business coaching spots open! If you're interested in working together, book a call with me from my website or send me a dm on Instagram @alyr...

Today I am going to talk about goal setting and how you can set and reach your goals in 2023.  In this episode I'm going to walk you through my 10 year goals, 5 year goals, 1 year goals and break them down even further from there. I love to dream big, visualize what's possible, and figure out a plan to get there.   If you're needing help with your own goals, book a call with me from my website or...

I'm going to start off by saying being an entrepreneur and raising small humans is damn hard. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life and one of my greatest challenges. But I am extremely blessed to be able to have both.    In this episode, I'm going to share a few things that have helped me manage entrepreneurship and being a new mom such as:    Grace Boundaries Planning ahead Ro...

On today's episode I'm talking with Emily Reuschel about why personal development is vital to growing a business.  Emily and her husband, Andrew, raise corn, soybeans, cover crops, a few chickens, and two farm kids in West Central Illinois. Emily is an elementary school teacher turned nonprofit leader turned entrepreneur. She is deeply passionate about serving rural women through life coaching, sp...

There are a ton of you out there playing small. You have this business that can make an incredible impact on people, but you feel awkward or incompetent because you feel like you don't know ALL the things in order to take someones money and truly help them.   In today's episode, I'm going to cover four reasons why you should stop playing small in your business. The four reasons are: You will feel...

If you've ever experienced burnout, then you know just how awful it feels. It's almost like a living nightmare. In today's episode, I talk about how you can avoid burnout and achieve contentment.    I talk about: Checking in with yourself daily Set boundaries Journal, pray, incorporate self-care Become self aware Block off time in your calendar for rest and take breaks Saying "no" more often Creat...

If you've ever wondered what a group coaching program or a business coach could do for you, then this episode is for you. Growing a business can feel lonely at times. When you can be a part of a community that gives you support, guidance, and accountability, it's invaluable.    Today's episode I talk about: The power of community Why community is one of my business values How being a business owne...

I'm talking with a client of mine: Jacy Bapst today about her experience inside of my 6-month group coaching program: Rural Business Accelerator.   We talk about how she's been able to: Build confidence  Double her revenue Land dream clients Find clarity in where she's going as a business owner Prioritize her business tasks to keep it moving forward (because being involved in agriculture means you...

Today, I talk about the #1 thing holding your business back. You might be surprised because it's not some secret sauce or magic thing that you can fix right away.    It's your mindset. Mindset is huge when it comes to growing your business, and being able to create the reality you want. I dive into the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. I'm extremely passionate about this bec...

In this episode I talk about the reasons why you aren't confident in marketing your offer, and how to start gaining confidence.    Some of the reasons are:  You aren't sold on your own offer Your mindset  You don't think you can get your clients results You aren't taking action  You aren't surrounding yourself with people who lift you up You might be embarrassed because you don't have everything f...

In today's episode, I talk about 5 steps to creating a successful marketing plan. 5 steps to create a marketing plan Create clear messaging by creating a brandscript at mystorybrand.com Create a one-liner Optimize your website Create a lead generator and nurture emails I use Active Campaign for my email marketing. I also recommend MailChimp if you want to use a free 3rd party platform. Use 1 socia...

Today's episode goes over 6 things you need to grow your online or service based business.   You will learn how: To set goals and create a clear vision Incorporating a growth mindset is vital to growing your business Optimizing your offer will help generate more money Systems and processes will help automate parts of your business  Consistency and patience is often overlooked   Download the free g...