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Have you been wondering how you can offer a high-end service that clients will pay premium prices for? Maybe you want to know how you can offer something unique that lets you charge a premium price and attracts high-end clients.   Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can shift to a service that elevates you to the realm of strategy while working within your zone of genius so that client...

Running a business where you deliver High Ticket Projects (think $20K to $200K) can create complexities that disparate from other business models. In this episode, I cover the challenges and share solutions for managing cash flow, handling scope creep, project management, and pricing in a project-based business.    There are now 3 ways we can work together: ​1:1 Coaching (🌟new)  ​$ix Figures Lab...

Did you know that 50% of small businesses never complete their 5th year of business? In order to build an enduring business, you need to make sure it's enjoyable, profitable and sustainable.   Today, I'm sharing the 5 biggest "mistakes" that even the smartest consultants make that can stop them from building an enduring business.  Join me in this episode to hear how you can continue to build wealt...

🎉 It's the 600th episode of the BizChix Podcast! Will you help me celebrate by leaving a written podcast review today in your podcast app. I read every one! Today, I'm sharing an incredible tool that can be adapted as a daily practice to stay connected with your network. As entrepreneurs, we often overlook the power of our personal and professional networks or fail to receive the support they off...

Does having a referral based business make you feel like you don't have control when it comes to managing your leads? Have you been feeling like you need to do everything and be on every platform to advertise your business? Or maybe you feel like you need to create a better marketing strategy in order to get that steady stream of clients you need.  Relationship marketing is a great way for service...

When you look at what you have built with fresh  👀 eyes, is it a mish-mashed business of different offers, haphazardly piecemealed together over time? Does your business feel disjointed, jumbled and even chaotic? One of our clients said she felt she had built a "Frankenstein" Business and I know so many of you can relate. On today's Halloween-themed episode, I am joined by $ix Figures Lab coach,...

Need help planning like a CEO?  Take back control of your calendar by mapping your ideal month and ideal week. Plus, learn how to theme your days and the power of time blocking.    🎟️ Get your ticket for our  2nd annual Strategic CEO Day ​ on Friday, November 3rd. Let's finish off 2023 strong and with a solid actionable game plan for 2024 . ⭐️  Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn. ✨ Learn more abou...

What would it be like to let go of control in your business and know that it would keep running smoothly and successfully?  What if you had a strong support system in your life, both at home and in your business, that you could actually take a breath and really relax?  Today, I chat with BizChix's very own Operations Leader Tiffanie Smith about simplifying your to-do list and becoming more product...

Trauma.  Most people have some amount of trauma.  What most people don't realize though is that you can have trauma related to and involving money.  Yes, money. That thing we use everyday to buy our food, pay our rent, the stuff that keeps our lights on. . . Depending on your relationship with it, depending on your parents relationship with it, and even their parents' relationship with it, money h...

What would it look like for your business to go to the next level ?  On today's episode, I chat with Lisa Archer , CEO of Vancouver-based LacroHR and current $ix Figures Lab member, as we map out her path to making multi-six figures.  👉 Connect with Lisa Archer on LinkedIn . Lisa came into the program already on the verge of making six figures but she struggled to see how she could get to the nex...

Congratulations! You've already found your specialty and you've settled on a niche . . . now what?  Where should you go to reach your ideal client?  How do you get seen by them?  What do you do to grow your referral network? Today, I'm delighted to share a recent coaching session with $ix Figures Lab member,  Corey Daigle . Corey is the CEO of WanderWeb, an SEO and Website Design Consultancy, that...

The hardest thing to rebuild is trust.  For many clients, I am not the first coach they've had.  And more often than I'd like, I've heard other coaches and programs described as, "feeling like a waste of money," or that the program was, "too big and you never got time with the lead coach."    They have lost trust in the coaching community–and rightfully so.  Thankfully, not all coaches are the sam...

When it comes to social media, it can be an incredibly powerful tool or a drain on your time and your energy. So how can you make social media work for your business and avoid falling down the rabbit hole of your newsfeed?  By joining us for BizChix LinkedIn Bingo! I introduced this to our $ix Figures Lab members at the beginning of the month, and I'm delighted to share it with you today.  We've m...

As a small business owner and a coach of small business owners, I know first hand how challenging growing and scaling your business can be.  Seemingly overnight, a ton of questions pop up as your company grows in size. Questions like, "When do I need to hire? When should I hire? How much help can I afford? What do I need help with first and foremost?"  $ix Figures Lab member, Kelly McLaughlin , a...

You want to grow your business to multi-figures in yearly revenue. But how do you get there? And what steps do you need to take to achieve your goal?  It might seem daunting, but I've found the best way to reach your desired financial target is to start with your big picture in mind and then work backwards with a bit of reverse engineering.  By mapping out where you want your business to be and th...

Don't you love hearing the others' journey to success? My client Jennifer Kok candidly shares how challenging it was to find her specialized niche as a consultant and strategist for small brick and mortar businesses, As  $ix Figures Lab member, Jennifer came into the program as a skilled entrepreneur, possessing an extensive background in corporate sales, but unsure of who she wanted to serve and...

Imagine your business a year from now. What if you were able to work less, make more, and serve only your ideal client?   Sounds like a dream, right?  On today's episode, I am hosting an On-Air Coaching Call with $ix Figures Lab member, Debra Hope , as we find her path to her ideal client and lay the foundation to make that dream a reality.      💰  Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply...

What happens from your client's perspective after the contract is signed? What is your onboarding process like?  What do you do to stay connected to the client, aside from presenting deliverables?  Are you working to continue your relationship with them in the future – as a renewal with a long term contract or as a potential referral partner? Often we focus on the client journey, beginning with ho...

My friends, what if I told you that you could eliminate the stress and hassle of creating multiple proposals for a client – decreasing your initial leg work and increasing your odds of signing the client? We've all been told to offer two or three proposal options and that presenting any more will overwhelm your potential client. The truth is between life, business, and social media, we are inundat...

Do you have past due, unpaid invoices in your business? Invoices in which the deadline for the client to pay has come and gone? As micro-business owners, not getting paid — even on just one invoice — can be a huge impediment to your business's cash flow. And it can easily create a ripple effect throughout your business, and maybe even into your personal life.  As CEO, your top priority is (and sho...

Have you ever had a friend or peer describe their business in such a clear and succinct way that you immediately knew who they should meet in your network – either as a potential client or a beneficial connection?  That, my friend, is what I like to call an, " automatic yes ."  When you specialize by the type of work you do, and/or niche by defining who you serve, you become instantly referable. W...

What if you could make your business easier by implementing one strategy? I'm talking about positioning. This means specializing by the type of work you do and/or niching by who you do it for. When you position your business well, you will be able to streamline your services, and you will attract higher level clients. On today's episode, $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about h...

Retainers provide predictable recurring revenue to your business and allow you to know what you can afford to invest in next. I LOVE the stability retainer offers create for service businesses, but retainers can also cause problems if you don't structure them correctly, so today I'm covering FIVE common mistakes for you to avoid in your retainer offer.     💰  Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧 ...

Imagine if you knew how much money was going to come into your business in the next six months. A great way to create stability in your business is to create a retainer offer. Today, I'm sharing five reasons why this is a great idea, how it helps your clients, plus a few bonus tips as well.      💰  Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧  Subscribe to the NEW private podcast series for Marketers, Co...

What if the clients that got you here might not be the clients that get you there ?  If you've been thinking that it's time to uplevel your clients, then this episode is for you.      💰  Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab 🎧  Subscribe to the NEW private podcast series for Marketers, Consultants and Financial Professionals 🌟  Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn 🔗  Get all the links from this episod...