Business Besties and Books

Teri and Pam have some thoughts on 4th quarter planning!  Why do we do and how we look at this last quarter of 2023.  It is time to look at where you have been where you are going and make adjustments to finish the year out strong. Planning out the fourth quarter of the year is essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations for several reasons. Here are five important reasons to do so: F...

On this episode Pam and Teri talk about using the muscle called resilience. We both believe it is something you have to work out especially as an entrepreneur. It seems like just when you hit one summit in work there is another one out there and it takes a certain mindset to keep climbing. We totally believe that this a muscle that can be created as we go through peaks and valleys of life and busi...

On this episode Pam and Teri talk about building a community with the lens of being a single entrepreneur.  It can be challenging at times and how do we handle a community once life shifts again?  Which it always does 😊.  They talk through some of their favorite communities of their pasts and how they have helped them grow.  We so need community in this world and as people who tend to work from h...

We love software! We love talking about this subject. There are so many options out there for each part of your business. Today we talk about many different types of software and our opinions on each of these. We move from website options all the way to how to keep track of time worked. This is a great place to start if you are at the early stages in business or looking to make some changes in you...

We are so excited to share this episode with our business bestie Diane Cunningham Ellis.  She is a rock start in all parts of life. We loved learning about her business, her story and having a few laughs along the way.  She runs amazing masterminds and is a fierce in her drive to help other entrepreneurs..  She leads with bravery and helps entrepreneurs battle the fear we all have sometimes!   Her...

Are you a born leader? This is the opening question of today's episode as Pam and Teri explore leadership in business.  They talk about the parts of being a leader as we run our businesses. We can lead in different ways that help our businesses move forward and give the structure for our team.  Being a leader can be hard and it can be messy.  It can be hard to find the lines of where a leader need...

On this episode Pam and Teri discuss social media, what it means to entrpeneurs, and how to make it work for businesses.  They talk about the real and some of the stumbling blocks that people run into and how to deal when we "don't" want to or feel like being on social media. They also spend some time talking about branding and what that means to a businesss as well as a few laughs along the way....

Today Pam and Teri talk to their friend Laurel Justice about all things business and life.  Laurel is an amazing artist and psychotherapist.  She has walked through much of life and shares openly about her life's journey.  She is a wealth of information and just such a wise woman! Here is a little bit about Laurel: Laurel Justice is a multi-hyphenate working from her studio in downtown Denver, Col...

On today's episode Pam and Teri discuss our nervous systems.  We talk about how it feels to have a nervous system that has a hard time settling down and how we can help our bodies step back from the constant energy of being an entrepreneuer. We each deal with this in our own way and imagine many of you out there are the same.   Enjoy this episode and we look forward to hearing from you!    

When it comes time for the weekend is work put on hold or do you find yourself at the computer?  For entrepeneurs and those that work at home the pull can be strong to keep up or put in some extra time.  We all struggle with this and yet we need balance and time away.  Pam and Teri discuss their usual weekends and what they would like to change or not change.  They are works in progress and just l...

The end of another day has come! What do you do with your evenings?  Do you have a nightly routinue or is each day different?   We both agree we have night routinues and they could in some parts of them use a little work.  Some of us work again some of us are on our phones too much. We are human moving through the imperfect.  We tend to be more morning people but maybe we are night and morning peo...

How do you start your day? Are you strategic with your mornings or is each different each day? When you look at this "routinue" how does it make you feel?   Today Pam and Teri talk about each of their morning routinues.  Each of them is very different and just as in every other part of life they talk about what they want to change and what they want to keep.  Join us in this discussion and let us...

It is nice outside...the sun is out and Pam and Teri are feeling some summer burnout.  What does that mean for our business?  How  do we deal with these feelings?  We talk through a few of our solutions to deal with these feelings while at the same time realizing that sometimes our bodies need a little rest. Anyone else with us on these feelings?

Today Pam and I review   All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir    by Beth Moore.  We both liked this book and listened to it.  This is a story about real life and surviving what can just be very hard roads.  Her ability to tell a story is such a great part of this story as well as her ability to laugh.  This was such a fun discussion and wondering has anyone else read/listened to this book?      

On today's episode we talk with our friend and business bestie Chris Gosnell!  She is full of life, inspiration and a deep wisdom. We talk about being a single provider and what it feels like to shift lanes in business and know that is the right move!  She makes us laugh and inspires us along the way!   Don't forget to follow her at Chris Gosnell Photography!    

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into a discussion about celebrating! We are both celebrating out birthdays this week! We wanted to talk about how we celebrate in our businesses as we move along this entrepreneurship journey! We believe there is room for lots of celebrations from big to small!  Let's talk about how to celebrate as business owners and celebrate those around us!  

Becoming an empty nester can bring a mix of emotions, and facing this transition alone can present its own set of challenges. However, you are not alone in this journey. On this episode we talk about the challenges of this time in life and what it feels like to be a single female provider as an empty nester. We dive into topics such as rediscovering personal identity, finding new purpose and passi...

Navigating life as a single female provider can be both rewarding and challenging. Each person's journey is unique to their own story.  This is a topic that is near and dear to our hearts and we acknowledge the many feelings that must come along the way. We look for community in our listeners as we each take our own path in creating resources to support out lives.  We discuss a lot of topics that...

Stephanie Peters is an amazing financial coach who works with clients to help them with mindset and money. Her own personal journey is a testament to hard work, determination and a deep desire to help others as they navigate money in their own lives. She looks at her financial coaching as a life long journey with clients on their life journeys. Her business is Step by Step Financial Coach.

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into a discussion about being a female provider. This is a journey that is near and dear to our hearts. There are so many parts to being the "one and only" bringing in income.  We explore the difference parts of this topic as well as exploring some of the emotional parts of this journey.  We are so glad you are here and share with us your thoughts!     

We are back for another book episode!  Today we talk about the book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon.   This book inspired both of us with it's fun little chapters on creativity.  It made us want to change some of our habits and bring back into our worlds some play creative time.  The world only has so many ideas but we can borrow ideas and make...

Is you business set up to have multiple income streams?  The average online entrepneur has seven steams of income.  There are so many ways to build these different buckets of income.  Pam and Teri talk about various ways to add revenue to your business and literally make money in your sleep! 😴   By having multiple income streams in your online business, you can diversify your revenue streams, red...

Running a business can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but when life happens and unexpected events occur, it can become even more difficult. Whether it's a personal crisis, a global pandemic, or a natural disaster, these events can disrupt your business operations and impact your ability to maintain profitability and growth. Today our guest, Tonya Bush, talks about how buiness goes...

Balancing work life and home life can be challenging, but it's important for your overall well-being and happiness. Here are some tips to help you make it work: Prioritize: Identify what's most important to you in both your work and home life. Let those around your know what you wanting to accompish in business. Find your people! Set boundaries: It's important to establish clear boundaries between...

Each month we will have two business episodes. Today is all about what makes a business grow. We talk about the essential parts of business and how they work together. This information comes from the book The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz.