Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs

Some of you make money easily. Others of you struggle to make money. And, if you're in the "I struggle to make money" camp, you are not alone. So, in today's episode, I hope to lay out a few things you can focus on to set sort of a foundation you can work from. Now, these are pretty general, but there's still good steps. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it...

I know from personal experience that nothing can feel as horrible then when you know for a fact that you are holding yourself back. You're holding yourself back from solo success, your financial success, having freedom, and any other way personal to you, you're holding yourself back. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-...

What would you list as your biggest personal problem – or problems – that you're facing as a woman solopreneur? Let's talk about that, and see how to change it. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-biggest-personal-problems-for-women-solopreneurs.

Personal power is about you, and how you present yourself, it's your level of confidence, and it's about you feeling strong and confident internally. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/3-things-we-do-that-can-diminish-our-personal-power.

Two things about most solopreneurs: First, they struggle – to some degree – with fear. That can be fear of failure, and for some, it can be fear of success. And, second, many solopreneurs report that – in the beginning – they have trouble getting traction, and getting the business up and running, which is why most businesses fail. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like t...

Have you ever wondered why – when you need pick a font or a color, or decide which platform to use, and any of the many other decisions you need to make as a business owner – you need some time to think things over, maybe do a little research, or think it'd be best to check in and ask what people in your Facebook group thinks you should do, and another person just has no time or patience to do all...

Early this morning, everything started getting weird. No really, crazy weird. And, this weirdness has been going on – and amping up for at least a week now. Am I worried about it? No. Do I think it's happening for a reason? Yes, yes I do. So, if you're experiencing something like this, too, I want to explain why that might be happening. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd...

Saving time is an art form, and I believe we all have our own way of working, and one time-saver might work for me, but that doesn't mean it would work for you. So today, I thought I'd bring up the most common, quick and simple ideas that we all can use to save time because – as you know – us women solopreneurs are busy people for sure. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd...

Have you ever had your inner voice say these things to you, "You're stupid, you're fat, nobody likes you, you're worthless"? These messages are coming from your inner critic, and today, we're going to talk about how that inner critic plays a significate role in your life. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how...

I'm hoping I can make today's chat quick, and easy to understand, and, I want to begin by asking you this question, "Do you trust yourself?" Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/signs-you-dont-trust-yourself.

All my time, energy, and effort goes into helping women solopreneurs get what they want, and to live their life at their full potential. So, today's topic is my take on some relevant issues for moving forward and doing what you want. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how-to-instantly-move-forward-to-do-what-yo...

I wish I wasn't so passionate, informed, and knowledgeable about today's topic, but I am. And, today's topic is about struggle. That's inner struggle, mental struggle, or a knee-jerk kind of struggle, all of it. I know struggle inside and out, and claim to have been almost (unknowingly) addicted to it. And, I thought today would be a great time to chat about it. Here's the link to this episode on...

I don't like using this word, but it's the right word for this episode, so I'll just say it. Anxiety. Today is about how we can have an anxious mind, and how it affects our work, or as I know from personal experience, it has definitely affected my work.  Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-real-bully-pushing...

When I made the pivot from working with corporate clients to working with women solopreneurs, my approach to my visibility needed to change. It took some time to make it happen, but it's getting easier to do as time goes on.  Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/visibility-mistakes-and-what-to-do-about-it.

There was a time that I struggled with procrastination. And, it wasn't until I got past that period, and started completing my projects on time, that I recognized a pattern. I realized that there were 4 reasons for my procrastination and I want to share them with you now. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/4-p...

If we constantly judge and criticize our self for some sort of inadequacy or mistake we've made, we're lacking the self-compassion we need to give to our self to be kind and understanding when we're dealing with our ups and downs.   Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/what-to-do-if-the-voice-in-your-head-is-con...

Many of us are really trying to make our solo business a success, but, most of the time things can feel we're not getting anywhere, and our to-do list isn't getting any shorter. I bet you've had this happen to you, too, right? Well, let's talk about that, and see if we can find a way to stay on track and reach our goals. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check i...

I love the book I'm reading right now. And, actually, this is the second time I'm reading it because it has helped me solve some really big things in my life. And, then I got to thinking…why don't I put together a list of my top book recommendations and share them with you. So, that's what we going to do today!  Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: ht...

I am reminded – at random times – how my thinking steers me in the wrong direction. And, every time it happens, I end up questioning myself by wondering am I good enough, can I really do what it is I want to? Well, if you've had this type of thinking too, I think you'll enjoy today chat. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/minimizing-successes-and-magnifying...

Had you told me that I was to have fun running my business, I'd would have rolled my eyes, and thought to myself, "No way. Having fun running my business isn't in the cards for me." Of course, I don't think that way anymore. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/stop-making-things-harder-than-they-need-to-be

As a trainer, I help women solopreneurs grow and get around their blocks. It's what I do. And, I've done it for 1,000's of women at 100's of women conferences all over the United States. So, I can say with confidence that I know the blocks that they keep us from growing as women and as solopreneurs.   Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandr...

Burnout. This is a real thing for us women solopreneurs. I know for me, I know I've hit burnout when I feel like I can't do one more thing. I can't write one more word, I can't record one more podcast, heck, I can't even get out of bed. So, what can we do to stay out of burnout mode? Let's talk about that. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://...

Habits. They can be your best friend, or they can be your worst enemy. When they're your friend, you walk daily, you clean up your office at the end of the day, you start your morning with a mediation. When they're your worst enemy, you spend endless hours scrolling on social media, watch Netflix endlessly, and eat the food that makes you feel tired and hungry at the same time. Here is the link to...

There is a real ebb and flow to progress, and when you have the time and the persistence to figure out what that ebb and flow is for you, you're golden. And, oddly enough, I learned this from one source. And, that one source I learned this from is through my work and ending up feeling exhausted. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out:  https://sandrasmit...

Something I learned the hard way is this idea around knowing something and completing something. I stayed in the 'knowing' space a long time by reading, and researching, and visualizing my work. Then came time to complete something – like, write a book, or record a webinar, or update my website. So, today's topic is about you, and can you say that you've completed something, or do you say you know...