Productive and Paid with Jamila Payne

Things don't always go as expected. As business owners, we need to be nimble and change direction on a quick notice. If you're a "planner type" person this can certainly make you feel uncomfortable.   Pivoting is your ability to change direction and it's a must to survive in business. If you're not used to operating on the fly, then you need a planning model for getting things done so you can act...

People are afraid of change and when it comes along fast and drastic, it's natural for anyone to start freaking out. Staying in fear and panic mode is a recipe for disaster because you can't make good decisions from that place. This is the time for business owners to develop systems, strategies, and processes that will turn things around.    There are still opportunities even where others see them...

Has working from home turned out a little different then you imagined? It's cool but it can also be a struggle. When no one is telling you what to do, it's up to you to manage the schedule, get things done and stay motivated . I know exactly how it feels, my early start was challenging. After years of working from home, I've developed some distraction proof productivity strategies that will help y...

Crises can spell an entrepreneurial opportunity depending on how you think about it. As coronavirus disrupts our businesses and daily lives, it's far easier for us to be pulled down by panic and anxiety. What's next in the world is out of our control . The good news is that we can control our mindset and our mindset controls our business results.    This is the time for business owners to develop...

You might be feeling scared, wondering if doubling down on your business is a smart move right now and I want to assure you that it is. If you're worried that coronavirus plus the last few months of crazy weather equals the end of the world or at least the end of business as we know it, it doesn't. There is an upside to every downturn.   Experienced entrepreneurs know how to make moves in times of...

Think about the most accomplished women whose careers you admire. Do you believe they could have achieved what they have in life or business if they didn't relentlessly go after their dream OR if they accepted less than they deserve? I seriously doubt it . I want to talk to you about misbehaving more. How to get out of the neat little box that's keeping you safe and small, and how to step into all...

As business owners, we are not immune to mismanaging our assets especially if we don't have the financial knowledge and right professional support that we need. Rent expenses, insurance, taxes -- others may find these words boring but knowing what they mean could absolutely save your life.   In today's Daily Success Show episode, plunge into the exciting world of financial talk with our special gu...

There will be days when you'd rather do a million other things than do one thing in your business-- whether it's making a sales call, consolidating your expenses, or sending that cold email. Sometimes, running your own company is just uncomfortable.   Believe me, I understand that it could get tiring if your numbers are falling farther away from your income target. Not to mention all that followin...

If you're in a place in your business where you aren't earning a consistent revenue, then you must be spending your time on tasks that are draining you the money. That. Stops. Today. You need to stop creating and start selling.   It's easy to focus on creating things in your business – a new website, revising your brand, creating social graphics . A lot of business owners get stuck in a cycle of c...

Hey Success Squad! Here's another BTS: Behind The Success where I'll give a sneak peek on my life and business journey so it can inspire yours.   Before anything else, I would absolutely love to hear from you! Send me your questions about your struggles in your business, what steps to take to get that next revenue milestone or anything about living the dream life. I'd be happy to answer them.   As...

Do you ever find yourself working nights and using Saturdays as a make up day for finishing up your projects?   When you start to feel like having personal time is a luxury because you're always chasing deadlines, it will result in work overwhelm and burnout. And that's not a pretty picture. You think you need more time, but no. What you need is a step-by-step action plan to get tasks done and sto...

Welcome to a new installment of the Daily Success Show called BTS: Behind The Success . These are tiny bonus episodes where I'll give a sneak peek on my life and business journey so it can inspire yours. We got special announcements here, too! Today, I'm so excited to share that Daily Success Show is going on a tour! I'll be coming to a city near you but I need your help to know where I should go...

Have you ever set a revenue goal that seems doable but it's been frustrating for you to achieve? When most people imagine becoming a success in their business, they instinctively think that it's difficult but building a business doesn't have to be so hard. Spending time on revenue productive activity is the key.   In today's Daily Success Show episode, I'm going to share 7 practices that you can d...

Have you ever felt like you were starting from scratch? That's exactly where I was in 2019. After being let go from a corporate role I decided to completely restructure my business and build it from the bottom up so that I could replace my six-figure salary as quickly as possible. Today, I'm sharing the biggest lessons learned in the process of reaching my goal and exactly how you can apply them t...

Is your automatic response to not getting the results that you want, giving up ? When we set ourselves up to achieve something and we don't come close to the desired outcome, we're left wondering if we're capable of building a bigger business. That was the case for Grace Tornik, a life insurance agent, and Achievers Club Mastermind Member. Now she's gone 180 on the " I give up, this is not for me...

Picture this-- you are living the lifestyle that you desire, you have business systems in place that keep your business running profitably smooth, you have the ability to take a vacation whenever you want, and you're happy.   Isn't that the dream? Well, for some badass women entrepreneurs, that kind of scenario is their reality. What most people don't realize is that a secure financial future is j...

Alright! Plannerpalooza Execute Your Goals Challenge !   If you missed Day # 2 of our challenge, listen to that episode right here .   Running your own business doesn't mean you delay getting paid because you own the company. Most likely you're also the idea maker, financial manager, marketing expert and all the other roles so I bet you deserve to get paid more than you think. You need a plan to r...

Plannerpalooza Execute Your Goals Challenge !   If you missed Day # 1 of our challenge, listen to that episode right here.   Procrastinating is one of the easiest things in the world to do. When it becomes common practice putting off things it's tricky to kick the habit. We start saying "we don't have time for this and that" and important stuff in our business and life goes to the bottom of the pr...

Planning can only take you so far. You can map out all the ideal steps to take in your business but without having the guts and time to make them happen, all your planning could go to waste.   Next year is 2020, don't let that happen (again).   Last week, I hosted a 3-day workshop called Plannerpalooza Execute Your Goals Challenge where I talked about how to set up a fail-proof business action pla...

If you started 2019 feeling all over the map, unorganized, and simply doing the bare minimum to get by when all you ever wanted was to level up your life, this one strategy can absolutely change the course of your business. You know the ONLY way to get different results is by doing something different.   You may be wondering how with less than 60 days left in the year? In today's Daily Success Sho...

At some point in an entrepreneur's journey, we think to ourselves " I wish I could replicate myself so that I could get more done. " It's normal to feel stressed and stretched, especially when you wear all the hats in your company.    The best thing we can do as business owners is to keep growing personally. When you're talking to yourself about what needs to happen in your business, all the ideas...

If the first thing you checked when you woke up this morning was your work email, you're setting yourself up for disaster. You're priorities instantly go out the door because you're using email to dictate your to-do list. Achieving your bigger goals and dreams means keeping commitments with yourself.   When you commit to becoming a better version of yourself, your career, relationships, and all th...

Have you ever been in the position where the revenues that you've been depending on didn't come through? I know firsthand what it feels like to wonder if you can pay yourself on a given month. Having a business setback can lead to emotional frustration that's tough to recover from. But even when you're at an emotional low, you can still get results!   The Daily Success Show episode today will teac...

Most business owners think that the latest marketing tactic is the secret to obtaining customers so they spend most of their valuable time researching and trying of marketing tricks. While attracting your ideal clients is important, your revenue rising truly starts with having back-office systems in place for your business. The worst thing you can do is usher new clients into a disorganized busine...

Do you ever feel like you haven't done enough at the end of the work day? When you spend your time on multiple mini tasks, you waste the opportunity to financially focus on the bigger picture of driving income into your company. As the CEO who sometimes wears all the hats, you should know the difference between $10 duties versus $1000 ones. Focusing on the Money Making Activities (MMAs) will help...