Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Today I want to talk about three ways that your money blocks are really impacting your business right now.

Today I am talking about lessons that I've learned from doing book tours. Even if you’re not an author, there’s still loads of juice in this episode for you because it’s about mindset shifts and how to simplify, simplify, simplify!  Time to get your ahas from my mistakes!

I want to talk about over giving today. And give you the tools to help you avoid burnout. We’re gonna dig into undercharging and over delivering! I have done this so many times in my business – I have to watch myself for this constantly.  I’ve given away necklaces, earrings, tea cups, even a branded calculator. Yes, really! I know the importance first hand of setting boundaries around stuff, AND m...

Let’s dig into money lessons from celebrities today. I love reading famous people’s memoirs. I love when celebs talk about money! We’re gonna learn from the rich and famous how to develop a better relationship with money. Elton John reveals in his autobiography that in the beginning he splashed cash on flowers, extra houses and art until his accountant sat him down and told him he’d soon run out o...

I’m excited to share with you today how to bounce back after a failed launch. As a money mindset mentor, I see so many people throw in the towel after one crappy launch.  I’ve been there – it’s rough!  You released your book and… crickets, or you've launched your first program and nobody has bought it. This feels devastating. But I’ve got some juicy lessons you can learn from these experiences. I...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about screw-ups and how to get your business mojo back.  Trust me when I say I have made so many mistakes in business. But - I almost instantly forget about them.  Because I see all of those mistakes as stepping stones and rites of passage along the way. Let’s talk screw-ups! 

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about how to create a million dollar course.  I’ll share the evolution of my Money Bootcamp - and how I started and grew it to over 7,000 students.  I want to inspire you to create a million dollar course too!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re going back in time to talk about my very first year in business - including how much money I made. I made a ton of mistakes in my first few years - but I always had a dream for a million dollar business.   If you’ve wondered how I got started, today’s episode is for you!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about when you love your business but the money hasn’t shown up yet.  You know that saying "Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life"?  Well…. I have plenty of thoughts about that. Yes, you can love your business and make money - but it doesn’t happen by accident. Especially not the millions.  Love isn't enough for the money...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m talking about meeting Oprah and how freaking cool it was.  I’ve spoken about it before but there's some new insights recently about how it changed me.  It was a very cool experience with some interesting lessons for all of us.

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about some lessons I've learned from being a millionaire.  I love talking about money! Part of my job in the world is normalizing talking about money and wealth.  My business reached the million dollar revenue mark 6 years ago, and I’ve learned a LOT.  Want to hear about it?

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about converting brainpickers into paying clients. If you’re sick of giving free advice to everyone or if your business isn’t growing quickly enough - you need to listen. BUT - even if you’re not doing free work - let’s see where this could be creeping in, because that’s exactly what happened to me recently!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about price increases.   Pricing is one of the hardest things in business.  Wouldn’t it be nice if someone told you what to charge - and also told you the perfect time to raise your prices?  Well - I’m not doing that!  Price increases bring up a lot of fear and insecurity. Will you get criticized by some people? Yes.  Will you lose all your...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about how to create a lot of marketing content for your business. Without stress. People ask me this a lot, because I am seen as someone who is prolific and consistent in my business.  I’ve created weekly content (either a blog post or podcast) and written a weekly newsletter for almost 12 years. I’ve barely missed a day posting on social me...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we are talking about making it easy for people to give you money.  That's what we're all in business to do, right?  But often it's not so simple.  We sabotage ourselves and unknowingly we make it really hard for people to simply… pay us.  Are you sabotaging yourself? You might be surprised!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we are talking about launch failures!  I’ve had them (many times) and I see people quit their business after a particular dismal launch.  If you love launching, you need to listen.  If you HATE launching, you definitely need to listen!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we are talking about credit cards and loans - should you go into debt for your business?  I spent my twenties paying off a ton of debt - and now I live by a very simple Seth Godin rule!  I’ve got 5 strategies for you to avoid getting into a ton of debt for your business.

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about financial transparency!   I'm the kind of person who is happy to share anything - I’ll tell you all my secrets, how much tax I pay and how much I earn.  You might find it weird to talk so openly about money and that's okay too.   Let’s have an honest chat about the pros and cons of financial transparency.

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we're talking about finding your very own business cheerleaders. Masterminds, friends, community and business besties. It’s a crucial part of your success.

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m talking about something that so many people have a desire to do, have a massive resistance to doing, and also is something that will really create some amazing value in your business. What am I talking about? I'm talking about writing a book!

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about how to deal with refunds in your business.  This is just a rite of passage in business. It's going to happen if it hasn't already.  And it's going to bring up some stuff for you - like not being liked or not doing a good enough job. But it's okay. It doesn't mean you're a bad entrepreneur. It's quite the opposite.  I’ve learned a lot a...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm talking about thriving in your business as a parent and as an entrepreneur.  I’ve had three kids while I’ve been growing my business - so I know a bit about the struggle!  If you don't have kids, still tune in!  Because to be honest, having kids made me a really good CEO because I had to make some very smart decisions - that turned out to be profitabl...

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about growing your support.  Do you need a big team to be successful in your business?  You might be surprised about who I hire in my multi-million dollar business. 

In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re talking about awkward money conversations (my favourite topic!). Talking about money doesn’t have to be so painful, I promise!  Spoiler alert: People asking for discounts or bartering arrangements and clients asking for discounts, this WILL happen.  Unfortunately, I've seen people completely quit their business because they hate talking about money...

This week's episode of Chill & Prosper is for anyone who has been told that they're too flaky to be successful in business. Maybe you can’t finish any of your ideas - or you’re struggling to find the perfect business idea. If you can’t commit to one idea, if you have a million domain names or you worry you won’t ever make money, this episode is for you!  I'm really excited about this one, because...