Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

After a couple of intense years involving travel bans, isolations, and everything in between, people are craving in-person connection more than ever! In 2022 we will see a lot more retreats involved in masterminds, offer suites and programs as entrepreneurs begin to jump on board this idea of infusing more in-person connection into their business and brand.  Today's episode is an enjoyable convers...

The online service provider industry continues to grow and shift rapidly. While there is still so much room for more people, you need to turn your marketing focus towards standing out and delivering high standards. There is a fine line between taking messy action and elevating your craft to stand out (based on your services, skills, and delivery), which is what this episode is all about.  I also w...

2021 has been one of my best years in business. I've hit significant milestones and achieved a lot of goals, but behind the scenes, it has also been one of the most challenging years personally and in my business. I know this is the same for a lot of people on this entrepreneurial journey, so as we near the end of 2021, I wanted to share a positive message and lesson about breakdowns and low point...

Successful high ticket launches and booked-out services with waitlists are not luck or a fluke. A lot of things come into play when entrepreneurs see success in their business and sales. There are skills and strategies involved, and one of these highly effective strategies is psychology around sales and buyer types. Implementing marketing strategies that speak to all buyer types has been proven to...

In the world of entrepreneurship, ideas around building authority and becoming a CEO are spoken about right from the beginning; we almost glorify these ideas before we even think about what this means for us as business owners. There is a critical skill that ties in with entrepreneurship and becoming a CEO that has not spoken about enough in this space, and that is Leadership. In this episode, I a...

It's that time of year again, where we start to plan out everything for the new year. We look at things like our strategy, launches, income goals, and so much more, but while planning is excellent, I want to get you thinking about how you might want to pivot or expand your business in the new year.  In this episode, I break down the different ways you can look at growing your business. I also shar...

Building a business is a lot of work, especially in the beginning 'solopreneur' stage. We often have a lot on our plate, and we tend to put consistent pressure on ourselves. Experiencing burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress is all too familiar in the entrepreneurial space; however, understanding what you're experiencing, how it's affecting you, and your limits are crucial for preventing the phys...

Last week I made a big life decision and life change. I didn't even know it was coming or that I would be mentioning this on the podcast, but I have decided to quit being a digital nomad. Now I'm not quitting the travel lifestyle forever, but there are times throughout your journey when you have to reset, recalibrate and learn to follow what your body is telling you. In this episode, I dive into s...

Are you actually being productive with your time? Or are you staying busy and working 24/7 in your business without the results to show for it? I hate to break it to you, but more work doesn’t necessarily equate to more money. What if I told you that resting and recharging will do more for you and your business than working nonstop ever will?    Look, you probably don’t need to be convinced that r...

If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with money mindset at some point in your journey. Shifting your mindset around money is a core piece of evolving as an entrepreneur and in your business. When you start thinking about what you want in your business and what’s important to you when it comes to money --and do the necessary inner work --you will begin to shift the narr...

One of the biggest questions I get asked by my clients is: how do I stay motivated and get all the things done? Well, I have unpopular news for you. Motivation is not the secret to success. The overall notion of cultivating and needing motivation is bullshit, but I do think it has its place. If you truly want to show up, serve, and be unstoppable on your entrepreneurial journey, you need a little...

  Whether you’re just starting out or already further in your journey, the road of an entrepreneur is a crazy ride of ups and downs. But it’s so important to remember that as you pivot from a freelancer or side hustler to a business owner and CEO, you will not be able to sustainably scale up to the seven-figure mark without showing up and leveling up in a big way. Because the road to seven figures...

Do you have a course or want to create one for your business? I don’t blame you. So many entrepreneurs want to add a course to their offer suit. Why? Because courses are an amazing way to share your expertise, service a wider audience, get your message across to the masses, and make passive income. Courses are a powerful way to grow your business. But courses are also a lot of freaking work, and s...

If you've been an entrepreneur for any amount of time, you've probably been victim to the emotional and financial roller coaster that is: launches . Don’t get me wrong, launches can serve a great purpose, but they are also highly unpredictable. So why put ourselves through the overwhelm when we can scale with consistent, high-value, high-ticket clients using evergreen programs?   In today’s episod...

What is actually the most important thing in the beginning when you are building an online business (because there are a million opinions out there)? With all the noise happening online, it’s hard to know where you should focus your efforts or how to know if you’re taking advice that’s hindering your success. I want to help you take the overwhelm out of building a business so you can hone in on th...

Starting your own business can feel like you’re climbing a mountain. It’s stressful, overwhelming, but also unimaginably rewarding. If you’re ready for this incredible journey, all you have to do is begin and be brave enough to keep going. Because one day, you’ll wake up to find yourself winning the entrepreneurship game and realize that the effort was 100% worth it.   This episode is an open lett...

Traveling isn’t all fun and games and beautiful Instagram stories. It's a way of living, and it can influence our perspectives on life and in our business. Whether you're living abroad or traveling full time, there are some surprising lessons you learn on your travel journey that can set you up for success as an entrepreneur. You just have to pay attention.   In this episode, I’m talking to Rachel...

Do you think it’s possible to get what you want? Well, it absolutely is. But when you tell yourself that getting what you want is so far down the road or only possible for others, you create distance between where you are now and what you desire. This self-sabotaging of your desires only serves to hold you back from receiving what you want and affirm the self-limiting beliefs you are telling yours...

Have you ever wondered why some people have that magnetic presence, and whatever they do ends up getting 10x more results than everyone around them? Well, I can tell you it’s not some magic potion they’ve taken, nor does it mean you have to work extra hard to reinvent the wheel to get magnetic X factor results. You do need clarity, a little brainstorming, and the confidence to own what makes you a...

Love it or hate it, understanding Human Design is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself and your business. So many entrepreneurs struggle to find the balance between doing #allthethings and also avoiding burnout. Learning about Human Design will help you better understand yourself and how you operate so you can create a thriving business that works in alignment with you.    In...

Pivoting in your business doesn’t have to be scary. Pivots are a necessary part of being a business owner. As entrepreneurs, we are always evolving and flowing. We have to adapt, we have to grow, and we have to learn to let go of things that no longer serve us. But sometimes, we're so close to our business, that it can be really hard to decipher when it's the right time to pivot, or really what we...

As a service-based business, there comes a point in your entrepreneurial journey where you may want to tap out on 1:1 client work and rely more on passive income. But how do you transition to a new business model, create new products people actually need, and build up new traffic enough to see real conversions? Our guest today has the answers to those questions, and she’s here to share her best ti...

Every single person has a story to tell. Sometimes you just need a little help identifying which story you should tell and why you should tell it. But once you craft that powerful story that’s uniquely yours, once you fully embody it and infuse it into your business, there is no stopping you from success.    In this episode, I am talking to Celinne Da Costa, brand storytelling Alchemist and self-a...

Have you ever told yourself that you need to find your passion in life, but you aren’t really sure what it is? “Finding your passion” is a hot topic in entrepreneurship right now, and the consensus out there is that chasing your passion will make your life better. Well, I’m here to tell you that the skill set you do every day will not be the leverage point that creates all of the happiness and ful...

Are you owning your secret sauce and showing up in a way that no one in your industry is? When you establish and take ownership of your authority, the doors will open for you as you build and scale your online service-based business. Why? Because authority plays a direct role in people wanting to work with you, the different revenue streams available to you, and the opportunities presented to you....