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Are you ready to stop letting your limiting beliefs get in your way and replace them with new, positive thoughts? Limiting beliefs are pesky little thoughts that you impose on yourself about the things you think you can and can't do. It's time to silence your inner mean girl, put your limiting beliefs to rest and start believing in yourself. On this episode, I open chapter nine of my book, "RESET...

In this incredible story of transformation, copywriter Abby Herman shares how she went from a side hustle to her full time teaching job making $9 per hour to a six figure business! I guarantee you will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to keep the light of your own journey shining bright.  In this episode, we discuss:  How to strategically use Facebook groups to increase your visibility  Pr...

Surrendering control is something that many of us struggle with. But, if we want to take the next step in scaling our businesses, learning how to let go of control and embrace the freedom that comes from it will often pave our path to growth and prosperity.   Join me as I coach Alex Gourlay and help her to let go of some of her responsibilities in her business, delegate to other team members and p...

Learning how to run a profitable business takes time. Despite what some people might have you believe, we're not born equipped with all the knowledge and wisdom we need to become a successful entrepreneur. Life teaches us those things.   You might have the fundamentals of running a business down to a tee, but it's not until you're in the trenches of your business that you gain a wealth of knowledg...

Ready to take the next step to grow your business? I've done a lot of coaching sessions in my time, and a common thread that runs through a lot of them is the uncertainty of discerning what the next step will be. The step that's going to push boundaries, increase your productivity and achieve the big picture goal you have for your business. Most successful business owners can envision their succes...

If you have been around a while, this is going to be a little different.  Let's call it Natalie unplugged.  No editing.  No music.  Just me sharing. This episode is inspired by International Women's Day and the goal of Gender Balance and a conversation we had in The BizChix Coop which is the private FB group I host for women entrepreneurs. I asked the women in there what was holding them back from...

Growing a side hustle into a thriving, six-figure practice with 20 team members is something to be proud of. But, throw in the delegation of all client work, and I expect more than a few jaws to drop! This impressive accomplishment was achieved by Sarah Ziemba, a member of our CEOCHIX Mastermind Program and the founder of Shine Therapy Services. Sarah and her dedicated team offer speech therapy, d...

Ready to think smaller? Over the last five years of coaching woman entrepreneurs, I've observed that the most successful businesses  focus  on a  small  group of people. Specializing, or niching down, is actually one of the scariest things to do. But it offers benefits for your business -- whether you are growing from 5 to 6 figures or establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry. To...

Love is in the air and whether you're in a relationship or not, we could all do with a little more love in our lives. And, nobody knows this better than Marriage and Family Therapist, Leslie Baker. Leslie has made a career out of spreading more love in this world. She has helped hundreds (if not thousands) of couples relight their flames and helped piece broken families and individuals back togeth...

I love when I meet women whose current business is the perfect intersection of their past careers, experiences and passions. Erin Busbee is the perfect example of that. Where she is now, is not where she started. She shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story and reveals how you can pivot your business and build your influence. Erin is a savvy business woman and the founder and CEO of Busbee Style...

Can you remember what you were doing on this day, five years ago? Usually, I would be scratching my head trying to think, but I know exactly what I was doing. Because, it was on this day, all those years ago, that I launched the BizChix Podcast! So much has changed in the last five years. I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of women entrepreneurs, and I've spoken on stages in front of t...

When you're first starting off with your business, it's easy to find yourself doing literally anything for anybody. But as you gain more experience, and discover what you're really great at, it becomes crucial to specialize. Join me as I coach Sommer Poquette on where and how to specialize in her business. Sommer is a social media expert who has built a 5 figure business offering social media serv...

Today we are getting tactical and I am sharing two things that could dramatically transform your year. If you do these two things day after day, week after week, you will accomplish more impactful things this year than last year. Get ready to learn about the Weekly 1 and the Daily 3. ------------------------ Where will you be November 8-10, 2019?    Join us at BizChix Live , our leadership confere...

WORD of the Year: How can you live a year with intention? Don't let life and your business "happen" to you. Take control, and and set a THEME for your year. I like to choose a word of the year, and let this word inspire my activities for each week and month. Choosing a word to shape your year is such an impactful activity - I have some great anecdotes to share with you from fellow BizChix about ho...

Are you ready to make 2019 your best year yet? As we round out the year, it's time to start thinking about what you want 2019 to be like for you. I'm excited to share some tips, tactics and strategies for planning a productive 2019.   If you're wondering how to boost your productivity to make the coming year better than last year, you're in for a treat. I share more about some of the things that k...

Have you been wanting to delegate your calendar? What's holding you back from delegating it? Whether you're thinking about doing this now, or in preparation for the future - I'm sharing my tips and tricks for how I delegated my calendar to my assistant.   If you're waiting for things to be perfect before transferring them to someone else or if you're scared of giving up control, you are not alone...

What can you do to improve and grow as a leader? You've hired your team, and trained them, now what? Shelli Warren joins Natalie to share an incredible tool that will help you, the CEO, lead your team better, and provide clarity to you and your team members.   Role. Responsibilities. Results. Requirements. Renewal date. These are the 5 Rs that make up this document. Together, they will help you se...

Do you have more clients than you have time? Have a great team but aren't sure how how you can transition your clients into working with them? Shelli Warren, Chief People Officer of BizChix and host of Stacking Your Team, joins Natalie to share some insight into this challenge.   What are some of the signs that you might need to hire someone on your team to work with your clients? Feeling OVERWHEL...

Who am I to do this? I could never be as confident or successful as her.  I feel like one day everyone is going to figure out that I have no idea what I'm doing? Sound familiar? Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome.  It's known as a feeling of self doubt, of being a fraud, or that any success has just been a fluke. When it comes to creative entrepreneurs, you may feel that sinking sense of "I...

BizChix Live was a huge success, but what went on behind the scenes? What does it really take to put together an event like BizChix Live? What are some of the unique aspects of preparing for the event? CEO Natalie Eckdahl, Chief People Officer Shelli Warren, and Executive Assistant Tiffanie Jordan reveal all their insider secrets about BizChix Live!   Natalie, Shelli, and Tiffanie share their favo...

What's holding you back from being the CEO and leader you need to be? Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome? Or are you waiting for permission to go out and achieve your dreams? How can you silence your inner mean girl? Are you battling with your money mindset? Three days ago, I delivered a keynote speech at BizChix Live sharing the R.E.S.E.T. framework which give you a process to deal with mindset...

Planning for the future is tricky. We don't know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out. We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it's time to start planning for next year. This is episode wi...

No matter what your business is, knowing your audience and increasing your visibility on the platforms they frequent is crucial to success. Kasey Bell, former educator turned entrepreneur, has done just that and grown her email list and Twitter following just by leveraging best practices. Google is the hottest topic in educational technology, and Kasey has capitalized on this to grow her business...

Sometimes what we start doing is not where we end up. Monica Froese of Redefining Mom shares how how she grew her corporate side hustle to a monetized blog and business with a high converting email list of over 30,000. Her story includes an invitation to the White House and a few pivots as she figured out how to leverage her strengths. Plus, I got Monica to share a few of her top list building tip...

Kellsie Rees, a multi-six figure product entrepreneur, joins me to share how she broke through her imposter syndrome to step into a CEO mindset. Kellsie takes us through the evolution of her Etsy business and her secrets to success: sell what keeps selling and create products that are intentional. She has also recently scaled her team and moved her business out of her basement into a location 10x...