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How often do you ask colleagues and friends what THEY think you should charge for a particular project or service? As a business owner, this is not a good practice, even if you have the best intentions at heart So what do you do instead? Today, I'm sharing with you why crowdsourcing is bad and exactly how you can determine what to charge own your own.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why crowds...

When it's time to decide how much to charge a prospect for a project, what do you do? Or if you're just getting started in business, do you know what to charge clients for your unique services? Today, I'm sharing with you a few important mindset shifts to consider when it comes to deciding how much to charge for your services.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to think like a CEO so you char...

It's the beginning of a NEW YEAR and if you haven't set a specific income goal for your business yet, now is the time. But you don't want to just pull a number out of your hat. You want to be somewhat strategic. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 things to consider as you set your money goal for 2020. No more flying by the set of your pants. Instead, let's think like a CEO and put everything in pla...

As we wrap up 2019, it's the perfect time to reflect on many things. And if you're an RD Entrepreneur, you may be reflecting on your business and some things you'd like to change going forward into the new year and decade ahead. In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can plan for the new year in a way that'll help you Master Your Mindset, so you can indeed start making more money as a dietitian!...

The Insidious Impostor Syndrome...It's a real thing, y'all. And it's very prevalent in our RD profession, as well. I talk about why this is the case, as more in today's episode. Today on the podcast, I'm also sharing the steps you can take to overcome Impostor Syndrome. It really isn't hard, as long as you do the work!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The true definition of Impostor Syndrome. H...

Money and math...the 2 things that most RD's shun the most, especially in their businesses. I know this because if more dietitians had a better relationship with money, they'd love doing the math of counting, tracking and reconciling their finances in their business. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing the importance of embracing what I call Business Math. When you do, you'll see how easy (and fun)...

There's a thin line between understanding something in theory and KNOWING something because you've experienced it. And it's super-important to know the difference, especially when you're working to help change people's lives. Today, I'm sharing with you the difference between understanding & knowing, and why I believe it's difficult to teach something you truly don't know.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN T...

As we near the end of 2019, it's time to reflect back on all that has happened FOR us to date. Gratitude is everything. How often do you take time to be grateful for what you have? Today, I'm reflecting back on 2019. It's been an amazing year with ups and downs. Such is life. Join me in the spirit of gratitude today!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The importance of reflecting back on your yea...

Do you often feel like you're holding parts of yourself back in your business because you're afraid to show your true self? Today, I'm discussing why it's so important that you're fully expressed and authentic in the way you serve your clients and how it's related to how much money you earn in your business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The importance of letting your true personality shine...

This can be a very triggering topic for some, but I find it to be very necessary if we want our industry income standard to change for dietitians. Today, I'm discussing white privilege and how it's become a problem in an industry that's over 90% white female.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How insidious privilege really is in our dietitian community Why it's important to change the conversati...

Should you put the price for your services on your website, or not? This is the infinite question. In this week's episode, I'm settling this debate once and for all. Bottomline is that it really doesn't matter, and I'll let you know why when you listen in.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What's really most important when it comes to deciding whether or not to put pricing on your website Why le...

Is the fear of being rejected by potential, or current, clients holding you back from putting out your best work in your business? In this week's episode, I'm sharing how you can overcome that fear so you can position yourself as unique and different from all the rest.    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The ways you may be succumbing to the fear of rejection in your business. How to recognize th...

We often think we need to have everything figured out before taking action on an opportunity. This is so far from the truth. In this week's episode, I tell the true life story of The Energy Muffin. It's a story about curiosity, risk, BIG opportunity and totally missing the mark all rolled up in one.    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What the Energy Muffin is and where it came from. How acting o...

Is perfectionism holding you back from succeeding in your business? As an RD Entrepreneur, you may be experiencing this because we have a history of being type A perfectionists (where did this come from, btw??). In this episode, I talk about the 4 perils of perfectionism and how they hold you back from succeeding as an RD Entrepreneur.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How perfectionism is used...

When you receive negative criticism, how do you respond? It's easy to get triggered by "Mean Critics," and it happens to the best of us. In this episode, I talk about how you can receive negative reviews and criticism and make it work for your good. Remember, life is 50/50 and you can't possibly be 100% perfect for 100% of your patient population. Someone is bound to not feel satisfied, and that's...

Is FOMO keeping you hung up in your business? If so, then this episode is for YOU! Feeling like everyone's living their best life, except you, is a common phenomenon in today's world of social media and "all the things." Today I want to help you overcome the false reality of FOMO, so you can keep on keeping on in your life AND your nutrition business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What is FO...

Let's talk about being "salesy," shall we? If you've ever held back on offering your services because you don't want to come across as being "salesy", you're missing out on MONEY, and more importantly, your potential clients are missing out on getting the great results you can provide. In today's episode, we'll talk about how to sell without feeling "salesy."   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Th...

Today's episode is all about taking personal responsibility for your life and your career. There are 3 distinct ways you can become more responsible for your actions and ultimately your results in life, and I'm sharing them with you right here in this episode!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The definition of Personal Responsibility 3 ways you can claim personal responsibility for your life Th...

In this episode, we're addressing one of THE biggest hangups preventing most RD entrepreneurs from moving forward: VICTIM MINDSET. You can't be a victor and a victim at the same time, so if you want to prosper in your business, you must release the victim mindset. You are never a victim to your circumstances...ever. But this is a very sneaky and insidious mindset because you may believe your circu...

In this episode, I'm giving you my professional opinion on the difference between the mindset of business ownership vs the mindset of entrepreneurship. In order to be taken seriously as the CEO of your business (and to take YOURSELF seriously), you have to claim business ownership. You have to clearly identify as a business owner. If you only identify as a dietitian, you're hurting your business f...

In this episode, you'll learn more about money objections and how to overcome them from a MINDSET perspective. We all experience money objections at one point or another in our businesses. It's a part of being a business owner. It's also a part of the human decision-making process. The key to dealing with these objections is managing your MIND.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why attaching you...

In this episode, you'll learn to provide VALUE to your potential clients, even before they decide to work with you. Providing value to your community of potential clients is an integral part of being a business owner. Remember the "pink spoon" at the local 31 Flavors ice cream shop? They allowed you to taste before you bought the flavor of your choice. And you should do the same in your business i...

In this episode, you'll learn more about how to overcome the fear of asking for money. If you have resistance around asking for money in your business, you won't have a business for long. As a dietitian, you're likely a natural helper and healer at heart. However, you can't forget that your passion to help is also your livelihood, so if asking to get paid for your services is so hard that you don'...

In this episode, you'll learn more about the effects of assuming you know someone else's money situation and status. Have you ever gotten on a call with a potential client thinking you already know how much they can afford to pay you? If so, I want to encourage you to STOP doing that, and this episode will help explain how and why this is not a good mindset to have, especially if you want to make...

In this episode, you'll learn more about your unique money story and how it has shaped your current reality and your life up to this point. It's important to know where your money thoughts and beliefs come from before you can ever work on changing them. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The definition of a "Money Story" The 3 steps to determine your unique Money Story How to uncover your money mem...