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Snail mail isn't dead, but it has to be used effectively.    I sat down and chatted with Nanci Garnand, a CRM and real estate specialist about a not-so-funny experience she recently had with snail mail marketing.   Nanci has been a real estate agent for years and used postcards to generate leads for her business. Now she's added the power of a CRM landing page to take the paper...

Every entrepreneur knows the feeling of shame that comes when things aren't going exactly the way you intend.    Sales coach, Alison Proffit, has this to say about how to shift away from shame so you can move forward and make sales, "I think when you're in these moments where you're having, let's say, you're in 10, great sales conversations, and it's just not the right time, or you feel...

Well, it's not much of a secret but it's super important...Get Yourself Organized!   Nanci Garnand, of Taupe & Ike, shares how adding and using her CRM tool really helped her grow her own business.  She reflects, "Getting organized. Actually kind of starts with reflecting on how the year went, What things did you do well, and how could you've done things better? And of course, it alw...

It starts with making a plan!      For many business owners, development is something that happens haphazardly. While that tactic might work at the beginning, eventually you need to put a plan in place.   Productivity expert, Mary Gaul, shares her thoughts about why planning your development time is so important. She shares, "We put so much pressure on just that first mont...

You Speak With Your Body More Than You Do With Your Words.    What a fun time I had chatting with Amanda Fuel, a public speaking coach, about facial expressions.   In this episode, Amanda has me go through an expression exercise she sets up the exercise with, "Okay. Let's do it. Okay. So Megan, I want you to think of an emotional moment. Don't tell me what it is an emotional moment...

Hosting events, big or small, is a great way to get the word out about your business.     Sales expert, Alison Proffit, knows a thing or two about hosting large-scale online events.  Her annual summit has given many people the opportunity to showcase their expertise alongside others.   Here's what Alison had to say when we sat down to chat about using events in your b...

Selling service packages is great, as long as you stick to the timeline!   For service-based businesses, an easy way to ensure you are making a steady income and serving your clients is through packaging together hours of time into a single offer.   Money mindset expert, LeAndra Foster, shares how she learned a valuable lesson about selling then enforcing package timelines.  &n...

Business connections aren't limited to business You started a business to help others and make money in the process. To help you first have to connect and the connection doesn't have to be limited to the professional side of life.   Alison Proffit, a sales and mindset coach, shares her thoughts on how diving into a spiritual connection can lead to more meaningful clients.   She...

Knowing Is Only Half of The Battle, Put a Positive Mind and Practical Knowledge  Together for Powerful Wealth Generation.   Money feels like a very complex thing for many. There is so much to know about how it works and there are emotions tied up with how you spend.    LeAndra Foster, a money mindset coach, chats about her personal ah-ha over why both skills and posit...

 In this episode, I have a chat with Nanci Garnand about using a CRM for your small business marketing.  You are open for business and people are making purchases, now what? How can you keep connecting with your customers so they keep making purchases?  A CRM is a great software tool that helps you get and organize your data.  Nanci Garnand, the owner of CRM Strategic Success T...

Deep Connections Create Great Clients, Try Telling A Story!   Connection is a beautiful way to begin any relationship, especially one with a client who you really desire to help.   Alison Proffit, a soulful selling coach, talks about how to add powerful storytelling to your sales process.  She shares, "so first I'd love to talk about why stories sell. Because I think that...

 Like Any Good Relationship, It Takes Effort so Make Your Money Feel Special   The old "golden rule" still applies. Money is a part of life, and like it or not, the way you treat money is the way it treats you.  Money coach and mindset expert, LeAndra Foster, shares how to transform your money relationship with a simple trick, take it on a date!  She shares, "I'm not alway...

Plan Ahead Then Soak In The Fun Because A Vacation Should Recharge You Not Drain You!   Owning a business doesn't mean you have to work 24/7. In fact, you probably got into your own business to take back control over some of your time. Yet many people often take their work along on vacations and wonder why they don't feel rested.  Mary Gaul, a productivity expert, shares how she got read...

Trademarks Are One Way and It's All About Who Gets There First  You started a business, congratulations. Now it's up to you to make sure it's protected in every way possible, oh boy! Since we live in a society ruled by law it's easy to forget that no matter how small your business is, you must protect what is yours.   Attorney Brian Hanning talks about why trademarks are a great way...

Plan Ahead, Credit Cards are Awesome.  Debt Doesn't Have to Be a Four Letter Word. Using money management systems can help boost your overall cash flow and increase revenues for your business.  But what if you are just getting started and need a boost?   LeAndra Foster, a money management expert. Talks about how using credit cards wisely can actually give you a boost to get your cas...

Vitamin C3 A Tips and Tricks Book for Your Business   Author and productivity coach, Mary Gaul, shares some of her favorite tips from her book.    As she shares," So I just love this book. It's so happy and fun and bright colors. And I just love that about the book too. But I wrote the book, kind of a, it's a tips book. So the full title is Vitamin C3 for Business: 52 Ideas to Conne...

Showing Up and Getting Real is How to Connect to an Audience.   Ok let's face it, giving a speech in front of a live audience can be a scary thing. Even when you rehearse and feel prepared, the nerves set in at the last minute.  You want to give a super polished presentation, and get real with the audience too.   Amanda Fuel, a public speaking coach, shares how getting vulnerab...

Make the Money You Dream About  Setting your prices as a service provide can be a bit scary and many times people start so low that they are actually hurting their chances of making a sale.   LeAndra Foster, a money coach, shares how setting proper pricing will meet more than just your needs. A good price helps your potential clients know and feel the value that you are bringing to...

Plan for Better In Person Networking   With all the online meetings from the past 18 months, it's easy to forget the drive time now that in-person is available.   Mary Gaul, a productivity coach, shared her tips for how to maximize your calendar for in-person networking meetings.    She shares, "I've had a group that went back to life this summer, and it's still it's...

Sit With Discomfort for Max Growth. Then Lean In and See What Comes Up   Running a business is a game that is 99% mental. You show up and do the work every day and sometimes you'll still feel like the business is stuck.    This week Stephen Krausse chats about how stuck is really not a state of being but more a state of thinking.   He muses, "And so if that's how we'r...

Use Your Whole Body When Speaking and Calm Your Nerves So Your Body Knows It's There Too!  We've all be there, up on stage scared out of our minds. Even the most practiced public speaker gets rattled from time to time.  Amanda Fuel, a public speaking coach, shares her trick on how to get calm and back in your body to rock your talk.   She shares, "So instead of putting on a sho...

It's Not Selling When You Love It  The fastest way to get a business off the ground is to start selling, and sometimes the hard part is deciding what to sell. When you start with what you're passionate about the decision process becomes easy and natural.   Alison Proffit, a soulful sales coach, shares her thoughts on why starting with what you love is the easiest way to get to a sel...

IT MATTERS HOW IT'S WRITTEN   Content writing can be a daunting task, and the headline seems to be the hardest part. A headline must stop the scroll and get a reader to keep reading.   Lauren Roy, a creative copywriter, talks about why headlines are the most important part of any post.    She shares, " a headline is one of the most important because actually 8 out of 10 wi...

Small Hacks Make for Big Budgeting Sticking to your budget doesn't have to be a huge monthly effort. In fact the simpler the method the easier it will be for you to follow.   This week LeAndra Foster, a money expert, talks about how she manages her spending.  Her favorite trick is to automate what can be automated and only manage the small pieces that are left.    LeA...

Good or Bad Habits Rule Our Lives Because Every Repeated Action is A Habit.   Think about your day-to-day routines, do you have habits?  Interesting thought right?  Well we all have habits in our lives and sometimes they are helping other times they are taking away.  Stephen Krausse, an experienced business owners, shares his thoughts on habits.  Talking about habits as ei...