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Are you wondering what a digital brand voice is and why it's essential for your business? In today's episode, we'll be discussing just that and more with our guest, Keshia Butler-Thomas. Keshia will be sharing valuable insights on how you can develop an authentic brand voice that resonates with your target audience, ultimately driving revenue for your company.   Your digital brand voice is your bu...

In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business podcast, we explore the concept of "Working Smarter not Harder". With a never-ending to-do list, it can be challenging to know where to begin to optimize your business and improve the way you work. To help, we take a look back at some of the best advice from guests in the previous year. These tips and techniques can aid you in getting more done with le...

Are you feeling stuck in life? Like you are running on autopilot and nothing is changing or evolving?   Don't worry, you're not alone and this is a very common problem. Everyone experiences a sensation of stagnation in life at some time, whether it be due to uninteresting work, a dissatisfying business, or simply a general feeling of disinterest. So, what do we need to do to truly get us on the pa...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Are you searching for ways to work efficiently without burning out? You're not alone. Many professionals and entrepreneurs struggle with finding balance in today's fast-paced world. But it's time to take a step back and learn how to work smarter, not harder. Tune into this episode to discover the truth about working smarter - not harder, and learn acti...

Are you a business owner managing a 6-figure business who's ready to reach the next growth of 7-figures? But you are still thinking, what does a 7-figure ideal life mean for me? A six-figure business is a fantastic achievement, but what if you could accomplish even more? What if there was less work involved in your business instead of more? What if you didn't have to do all the job yourself? In th...

If you know that your business needs to continue growing, but also to optimize, how would you approach it? How do you know when to start? And how do you address both growth and optimization without so singularly focusing on one that you're actually negatively impacting the other?   As an entrepreneur, planning and implementing the balance of growth and optimization is a great way to build a founda...

Wondering what it will take to scale your business successfully this year given the unique challenges and opportunities that 2023 presents? In episode 107 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast I share my top strategies for success for this new year. I also take you behind-the-scenes of some of the changes I made in the Lean Out Method to give you a first look at what I am focused on this year and...

Before digitization, public relations specialists would spread the news via traditional outlets such as newspapers, television or radio. With the rise of the digital age, social media has fundamentally transformed the PR landscape, where brands can leverage their PR through social media channels by telling their story, connecting with their audience, and marketing their product or services. So, ho...

Are you focused on scaling your business this year?   While growing a business is one thing, scaling it can be a challenging transition.  When done well, scaling give you time freedom and financial freedom - you are able to increase profits and expand your impact without a significant increase to resources.  But when scaling isn't done well, it can be expensive, draining, and unsustainable, puttin...

Well, first of all… Happy New Year! How time flies! A new year has just begun and a new podcast journey for us. A heartfelt thank you to all of you for being part of our journey and we look forward to your support in 2023.   If you're passionate and ready to grow your brand, create authority-building content, and be on the big stage this episode is made for you!   In today’s episode, we're going t...

In today’s episode, we are going to dive into an amazing conversation with Angela Santi. She is Italian by birth and Cosmopolitan by vocation, and she is the one-of-a-kind Dolce Vita leadership and lifestyle designer for elite entrepreneurs, business owners and experts. La Dolce Vita is a philosophy that we need to incorporate into our business and into our lives. It is the signature Italian lifes...

How does your energy play an important role in the success and growth of your business? Successful business growth is directly proportional to the amount of clear and positive energy that is flowing in you. When your energy levels are clear and positive, you are more likely to have the mental clarity, attention, and drive needed for business breakthroughs. In this episode of the Lean Out Your Busi...

Did you know that women entrepreneurs, who frequently juggle both home and business, have the biggest risk of burnout? Entrepreneurial burnout does not occur overnight. It develops over time as a result of a succession of recurring strains and little harmless occurrences that all cause your mind and body to shut down. And as women entrepreneurs, it is imperative that we understand how to deal with...

Today’s episode is super special! This is our 100th episode and it feels like I've been doing this podcast for years at this point. So, thank you all for being with me for these 100 episodes.   What better way to celebrate our 100th episode than bring back on the show the absolutely brilliant Annie P. Ruggles who was the very first podcast guest back on episode seven? Annie P. Ruggles is the Found...

In today’s episode, we are diving into all things Ingagement and leadership with Evan Hackel. He is an experienced business leader, author, entrepreneur, and creator of Ingaged Leadership. Evan’s focus is creating a culture of partnership with a common purpose, in order to help employees dramatically improve their performance. He has helped hundreds of organizations make major system-wide changes...

As we all know, our social media feeds are filling up with video content. And videos generate an enormous amount of engagement among target users, which means more and more people are consuming video content on different social media channels right now. So how can we bring impact to our business and the world using video content? Rebecca Saunders has the answer to this! And I am very delighted to...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Or sometimes feel like there is too much on your plate? Being an entrepreneur makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. Events for networking, partnership opportunities, training sessions, company ideas, new projects, innovative activities, and many more… That is why knowing how to say no and what to say no to is essential to our business success. We have to remember that yo...

Do your numbers sometimes feel like a mystery to you?  It is critical as a business owner that we know our numbers so we can make the best decisions, but unless numbers are a natural strength or we have a financial background, our numbers can often feel a bit overwhelming to understand.  In episode 96 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we discuss how to turn financial mystery into mastery with...

We know the importance of copywriting in our business, but how do you write copy that doesn't sound like everyone else and that stands out from the noise? In episode 95 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I'm joined by Crystal Adair-Benning. Crystal is best known for being not known at all. She is a secret weapon amongst successful entrepreneurs who covet her Quantum Copy Method - which combine...

Are you planning to do any holiday promos for your business? I find that many coaching, consulting, and service-based business either skip holiday promos entirely, thinking that they are only for product-based businesses, or they immediately default to discounting their programs and services. The holiday buying season presents a great opportunity to bring in additional revenue in your business so...

We all know the importance of avoiding burnout as the founders and CEOs of our businesses but have you ever thought about how to help your team members avoid burnout as well? In episode 93 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am joined by Marquis Murray who is on a mission to eliminate team burnout. Marquis is the CEO & Founder of Ditto where he and his team implement standard operating proced...

In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with Adrienne Grace. She is a Mindset and High-Performance Coach, Consultant & Speaker. If you are feeling burned out, or unfulfilled, Adrienne will help you overcome the mental blocks that are holding you back from living your life on your terms.   She enjoyed her career in finance but was always plagued by fee...

This is part four of our four-part series on what it takes to sustainably scale your business. We've been breaking down and reviewing the strategy, planning, systems, and team that it takes for simple sustainable scaling!    In today’s episode of the Lean Out Yout Business Podcast, we're going to pull everything together. And we're going to talk about the strategy piece of this, which helps you to...

Today, I am so excited to introduce you to Kami Guildner. She is an exceptional entrepreneur who leads an extraordinary women's movement! She has so much exciting stuff happening in her community, which is a lot of what we're going to dive into today.    Her passion is building these amazing communities where there's so much connection and engagement! So in this episode, she is going to share all...

Hello and welcome to part three of our four-part series on what it takes to sustainably scale your business!   In today’s episode of the Lean Out Yout Business Podcast, I'm going to walk you through our Lean Strategic Planning System for Small Businesses. Because while strategic planning is important, the reality is that most planning systems out there are not really designed for a small business....