She's Equipt with Jennifer Allwood | The Christian Business Coach for Women

I truly believe that God can use a creative biz owner's craft as her catalyst. He did it in my own business coaching and He recently did this for my friend and fellow creative business owner Tracey Bellion. In this episode, Tracey is sharing her story of how she was able to make a big shift in her furniture painting business during a major health crisis. Tracey found a way to continue doing what s...

For any of you who are thinking about selling your goods in a craft show, flea market or vendor booth mall, I have a creative biz owner who is willing to tell us ALLLL the secrets to putting on a good show and getting more sales. Nell Stortz runs a six-figure creative business by attending 20-30 shows a year across the state of Texas and and other locations. She's here to share all her secrets in...

Starting at the absolute beginning can be so discouraging to a new business owner. Especially when it appears like all the other businesses online already have huge social media followings of thousands and hundreds of thousands of fans and you may never catch up. I totally get it and I've seen how this embarrassment can really stonewall a creative biz owner. If this is you, don't let these numbers...

I was shocked when I read that 8 out of 10 new businesses FAIL. The reality is many people have grand illusions about running their own business that just ARE NOT TRUE. Let's talk about my creative business experience... (I've run a decorating painting and online coaching business for 17+ years!) Realizing and understanding misconceptions and myths about business ownership should help you start yo...

Three business owners from different parts of the country and working in three very different industries share their stories on how being a part of a like-minded community has helped them professionally and personally. The truth is: being a solopreneur can be very lonely AND very overwhelming. So the people you surround yourself with will play a BIG factor in your success and professional growth....

Ladies, you may very well be holding the keys to your family's future and financial freedom. God may be looking at YOU to use your wisdom to move forward, instead of you depending on others to get you out of a tight spot. I share this very personal story with you because answering this one question changed EVERYTHING for me. There is an entire movement of women who are taking their place and leadi...

There have been different times and phases in my business where I was self-sabotaging without really knowing that I was doing it.  Let's talk about the ways you may be self-sabotaging and how to stop these habits. If you're really honest with yourself, even if you don't have a business, I'm sure you can relate to the 9 different ways you may self-sabotage in your thinking and your actions.   Show...

I despise all of those memes that encourage biz owners to work hard and hustle until they drop. I know, it's so easy for us creative entrepreneurs to become workaholics because we LOVE what we do and because it doesn't feel like work at first! But it's not okay to sustain the level of busyness and "hard work" that will lead to burnout and not allow you to lead a successful, balanced life.  I want...

Every day I coach creative business owners and I know their #1 challenge is that they just need more sales. It's simple. No matter the size of their social media following or email list. They want more sales. More revenue. More paying customers. And this may be your challenge too?   The truth is you can have the best coupons and shipping deals, you can have prettiest cover photos on your Facebook...

My business totally took off once I hired my first business coach. I am living proof that biz coaches can make all the difference in your success. And working with coaches  has completely changed the future of my business and thus changed my family's future. You already know that I am partial to business coaches and I am one myself, but I am not saying you have to join mine to be successful. There...

Discouragement happens to us all in life and business. It comes in seasons and leaves us feeling alone and full of doubt. Maybe you've asked yourself these questions ... Is it always going to be this way? Does what I'm doing even matter? Is everyone against me? Am I alone in this journey? These are all  completely normal feelings and thoughts. But it's KEY that you DO NOT let your discouragement s...

Three months ago, my husband resigned from Corporate America to work with me at home after my creative online business exploded. It is really quite unconventional and we're getting so many questions about our new work situation. So let's go into Mr. Magic's (aka Jason's) 90-day Review to see how he's doing, what he's doing and answer all of my follower's questions about what it's like having him a...

Pivoting in business means making a change in direction and focus, abandoning a previous business effort in order to make a concerted effort toward a new goal. I've had several times in my creative business where I've had to make a pivot - some major shifts, some small shifts.  Change is scary. Change is hard. But I want to share my four experiences with you to help YOU in your business journey. H...

Seriously. Quit doing all of the things in your business. I want to help you realize when it's time to outsource/hire/delegate in your business. This is gold information because it's the only way to get your business to grow. I also address those tasks you should NEVER delegate and, of course, I want to debunk all of my coaching clients' usual objections. Each One. SHOW NOTES:  https://www.jennife...

I want to convince all of my creative business owners to be using Instagram Stories for their business. It's a free social media tool and I am completely obsessed with it!!! Let's (very quickly) talk about where to find them on your Instagram app.. and then dive into why you should be using these videos for your business. I've also share some great ideas on what you can put on your Instagram stori...

Thinking about the legal side of a business isn't exactly fun for most of us creative business owners. But's one of those things that is so extremely important and way easier if you set your business up right from the get-go. I am chatting with lawyer  Angie Avard Turner about some of the most important legal issues and how to protect your creative business. Since she has owned her own creative st...

This is a re-run of one of my popular, most-useful podcasts for creative business owners: how to free up your time in your business and your life. I have always gotten an "A" in time management. Friends and followers ask me why I don't seem frantic and how I get so much done ... with children at home too! So I am sharing my seven top time-management tips on how to plan, guard and utilize your time...

I love the Joyce Meyer's saying, "New level, new devil." As your business grows and you put yourself out there, you are going to notice more negativity on your social platforms and even inside your business and among your friends. You just are. Negative comments, direct messages, complaints, reviews from  trolls, Debbie downers and keyboard warriors.  I coach hundreds of business women who are str...

No matter what age and how you're feeling, you can still rock your business. It's all about your attitude and mindset. In this episode, I want to be totally candid about how early menopause is affecting my business. Because it is! All women are going to go through menopause eventually, so whether you are or know someone who is going through menopause listen in. Because it's not just about menopaus...

It's not unusual for business owners to feel lonely in their business journey. I get it. I've been there. In the last 17 years of running my decorative painting business in Kansas City and transitioning my talent to the online world, I often felt very extremely lonely, even when I was surrounded by people who loved me! I want to share four ways to battle that feeling of being lonely. What it's rea...

Many creative business owners think they are beating the Facebook algorithm by offering a free facebook group as part of their sales funnel. Well, I don't like free Facebook groups. I know this is a personal opinion and it's what works for me and my business. I encourage you to listen to my 8 reasons for not using free groups before you invest  any more time or start one as part of your marketing...

Many work at home moms feel like they have to throttle back during the summer break when their kids are home from school. I want to encourage you NOT TO go dormant on your creative business and lose all of your momentum. For 17 years now, I've been a WAHM and that's all I know in my business. I always used the summer to get ahead of my competition and to take classes that would help my business. I...

Business consultant and video expert James Wedmore shares his knowledge on how to utilize the right entrepreneurial thinking to make profits in your business. James has tons of great advice and shares his experience in building his own business, which lead him from film school and bartending to being a 7-figure business consultant and marketing guru. His business advice is solid gold. He'll discus...

It's about to get real with this topic. I'm sharing seven reasons why your husband may not be totally supportive of your business. I also want to share practical ways to get him back on your side of building your dream business. Why is this even important? There needs to be unity in a marriage and it can be tough when you are chasing a business dream. And believe it or not, I have learned a knuckl...

Many creatives dream of owning their own boutique, store or shop to sell their goods. I've never owned a store, so I'm chatting with three women who share their pros and cons of their retail spaces. Allison Griffith of Refunk My Junk, Wendy Batten of Front Porch Mercantile and Chrysy Huff of RE discuss the hidden expenses and lessons to be learned when opening a brick and mortar.