Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

On this episode, Monica speaks with Attorney JoAnn Holmes, Esq. (“Jo") who practices in the areas of intellectual property licensing and digital assets law - including NFTs, DAOs, the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain tech.  She helps innovative brands and content creators develop smart Web3 strategy, monetize IP, and negotiate successful deals. Episode Quote: You can learn new things at...

On today's episode Monica is talking about setting intentions in your life. What are 3 things that are required to move the needle in your life…change, grow and live your best life. She also shares with you the 5 steps you need to take in order to wrap up this year the way you desire. On purpose. Episode Quote: The secret to changing your life is in your intentions. Wishing, hoping and goal settin...

Monica brings you this Boss Up Books segment sharing the book Wealth Beyond Money: Unlocking the 6 Dimensions of Success for Every Area of Your Life by Ethan King.  The book walks you through the SIMPLE Framework created by Ethan to help you live a well calibrated, successful, fulfilled, and happy life.  Six Dimensions: Subconscious Restructuring Intellectual Improvement & Implementation,  Money M...

Monica is bringing you a bonus episode with Eileen Wilder. Who is Eileen Wilder you might ask: Use to be a Pastor living on humble means Husband was an Uber driver working to support the family All changed when she discovered to do 6 & 7 figure days using virtual events Called by major industry leaders, “ The Queen of Stages ” She has spoken on stages with Russell Brunson, Tony Robbins, Kevin...

When looking up the statistics of podcasts, there is one constant...podcasts and the knowledge of them are growing.  Have you considered starting a podcast? Have you thought about a podcast as a strategy for growing your business? On this episode Monica is speaking with Anne Claessen, founder and CEO of Podcast Babes, a fully-female podcast management & monetization agency. They are talking about...

On today's episode I am sharing with you what I have learned about hiring. We have made some not so great hiring decisions in the past and on this episode I share with you ways to avoid this as well as steps to just begin the hiring process.  Episode Quote: If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far go together. ~African Proverb Episode Sponsor -   Zeus' Closet  Fre...

On this episode, I chat with Clara Baldwin founder and CEO of her for profit Ground Plan Studio Marketing and Peace Over Pieces a non-profit focusing on helping people heal from domestic abuse and trauma.  Clara was let go on New Years Eve of 2019 via email and instead of looking for another job decided to become her own boss in the midst of a pandemic and economic conditions unlike any we ha...

On this episode we are discussing an article that I recently read stating that the #1 reason businesses fail is there is NO market need. This is why market validation is so important. I share with you 3 things to determine prior to kickstarting your business. These 3 things will help you get the market validation you need to confirm that your company is a GO and that it is time to take the next st...

On this episode I am speaking with Elise Rosenstock of ElyseRyan Jewelry Company. ElyseRyan creates unique stackable pieces called wristrocks that are timeless and inspirational. Made with handpicked colorful gemstones of  many unique shapes and carried in Bloomingdales, Saks and on QVC ElyseRyan has made her mark in the jewelry world while raising a family and supporting many notable charities. E...

Boss Up Books segment...installment 3. Check out Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything This book is packed with 10 questions that will help you answer questions of yourself as well as the individual or group that you are negotiating with...whether it is your spouse, a colleague, manager, etc.  Purchase  Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn...

You may think well this episode is not about some cool entrepreneur that has created this amazing business, but I promise you that on this episode we are talking about some information that is extremely valuable to your business. Yes! We are talking financial statements ya'll. Understanding your money... the profit & loss statement, the balance sheet, and understanding your cash flow. This may in...

On this episode we are talking demographics and the importance of knowing yours for your business.  Episode Quote: It’s better to be someone’s shot of vodka than everyone’s cup of tea. ~Kate McKibbin Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Monica FREE ebook Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner Episode Sponsor -  Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: BOSS...

On this episode I am sharing with you some of the happenings in my life and business…providing some real life examples of what makes entrepreneurship such a rollercoaster ride. All of which happened in less than 1 month.  Episode Quote: Starting a small business is like riding an intense roller coaster. There are tons of twists, turns, and loops. ~Eric Dosal I would change this quote to starting A...

After several inquires on Instagram about my business, my entrepreneurial journey, my story and the podcast, I decided to share my very first episode. This is a bit of a throwback to my leap into entrepreneurship and why I started this podcast. I also share with you 3 lessons learned in my early days of starting my business. I want to share those with new and early stage entrepreneurs as well as s...

On this episode I am joined by Jon Ostenson, founder of Franbridge Consulting, a non-restaurant franchise broker. Whether you already own a business or you are eager to deep you foot into entrepreneurship, franchising could possibly be the right way to go. Jon and I talk about the pros and cons of franchising, the funds needed to get started and so much more.  Episode Quote: With a franchise, you...

On this episode I share with you my conversation with Lauren Glick, retired city firefighter. Growing up naïve and sheltered Lauren gained the confidence to fight fires for 10 years in a city that was rated #1 homicide per capita in the US. She has since been on her entrepreneurial journey since 2018.  Episode Quote: Your Success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude. ~Miche...

On this Boss Up Books episode I am discussing We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodger .  Rachel's books encourages every woman to become a millionaire. She shares all of the benefits to our families and our communities when we women all become millionaires and gives us a roadmap to making it happen. Such a great read that I have now read it 2.5 times.  Purchase We Should All Be Mi...

As we explore the Kenyan bush on safari, I find many similarities between us entrepreneurs and the safari animals. Take a listen to my takeaways. Episode Quote: Build your own business team. Survival in business requires a synergy of skills. ~ Sir Richard Branson

On this episode I am recording in Kenya as my family and I are headed out on safari. Safari is the word for “a journey” in Swahili.

On this episode I am speaking with Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a virtual CFO firm that helps businesses have more money, more profits, and pay less in taxes. After spending ten years in corporate America, helping to build multimillion-dollar businesses as the "go-to numbers girl," Octavia decided to ditch the 9 to 5 in 2011 and build her dream business instead. With a laptop, a bust...

On this episode I am sharing my conversations with my daughter Imana and my son Legend. We are talking about entrepreneurship and all they learned at a recent conference, Unlock the Secrets. A conference focused on marketing and youth entrepreneurs.  Episode Quote: Instead of buying your children all the things you never had, you should teach them all the things you were never taught. Material wea...

On today episode, I am chatting with Tanessa Shears. Tanessa is a Kinesiologist, Certified Sleep Science Coach, health consultant and host of the Becoming Limitless Podcast. She helps entrepreneurs scale their business by optimizing their health, focus & productivity with science and biohacking. Tanessa works closely with business owners to implement effective sleep, nutrition, movement and out of...

Welcome to the 1st episode of a new segment, Boss Up Books. In what I plan to be once a month segments, these episodes will highlight books that I think will help you be more BOSS. Boss of your business, health, personal finances…basically boss of every area of your life. Check out this episode to learn a little more about the book Cumulative Advantage by Mark Schaefer and pick up the book for mor...

On today’s episode, I am talking about summer. Summer is a special season for me. I want to share with you it’s significance for me and the entrepreneurial steps I have taken to get to where I am today. Takeaways from 17 years of full-time entrepreneurship: Keep your business a side hustle for as long as possible, but know in order to grow you will have to take the leap.   Don't over hire. Use vir...

On this episode I am speaking with Antonia Semanskee aka Toni. After 8 years of corporate sales and several years as a college professor, Toni has stepped into her entrepreneurial journey. As a solopreneur she is helping businesses build communities of social proof and be seen as experts by other industry leaders and peers so they can attract high quality leads and referrals. She is doing all this...