The BizChix Podcast: Female Entrepreneurs | Women Small Business | Biz Chix

Are you holding onto something in your business that is not right for you simply because you already invested significant time, money or energy in it? Maybe it is a course, coach, software, strategy, client relationship, or an employee. Even though you are not getting the results you want, you are holding on for dear life.  We see this often with the women entrepreneurs in our community. And I eve...

What would change in your business and life if you were not the only one who delivered service to your clients? What would be possible?  Many of our clients in our signature group coaching program, $ix Figures Lab, want to shift some of their client workload to their team. It is a sign of growth that your business is able to attract more clients than you are able to handle on your own.  But it may...

What if you are confident in your expertise, but you are not sure what to do next in your business? If you are trying all the things and you have hit a growth plateau, this episode is for you.  Many of my clients experience a plateau. They have built a solid client base. Yet, they struggle to advance to the next level. Cathy Heflin is one of those clients who hit a plateau and overcame it with the...

It's a controversial opinion. But for most small business owners, hiring interns is not a good idea. Oftentimes our Six Figures Lab clients arrive in a state of overwhelm. While it might initially seem easy and cost effective, hiring is a big process. And with interns, you'll be training someone who will take longer to do the work than someone with experience - which only compounds the problem and...

Do you embrace vision casting in your business? Large corporations and organizations use this strategy to smash goals and build their businesses. But, small businesses can also leverage the same processes to create a clear vision for the future of their business so they know where and how to steer the ship. Vision casting is the process of creating a vivid mental image of where you want your busin...

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach, and I, discuss the importance of taking a break from the ever-spinning hamster wheel. Today we establish how to create boundaries with your clients (and social media), and how to take care of yourself.  Whether it's getting into your body with a walk, getting your energy up by dancing around the house, getting deep restf...

One of the driving motivations for me is to help women business owners have businesses that create wealth for themselves, their families, their communities and future generations. This means creating a business that pays you a market based wage AND profit. On this episode of the BizChix Podcast,  our Six Figures Lab Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins as we normalize talking about money, u...

Let's get into the nitty gritty of experimenting in your business. Join Natalie and Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach in $ix Figures Lab, as we break down what experimenting is, how long you need to test it out, and what it means for your offer. From price points to targeted clients to relationship marketing, we discuss the strategy behind experimentation in your business and how to get imp...

Do you know how you solve problems? When faced with a brand new challenge, how do you analyze a problem and take action?  Today, we introduce you to our secret weapon in the $ix Figures Lab coaching program - the Kolbe A™ index. Looking beyond intelligence and emotions, the Kolbe A™ index identifies your innate approach to problem solving.  Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach...

Does your network know the best way to refer you business? Today, my $ix Figures Lab client, Shireen Motara, joins me in this on-air coaching call as I help her navigate how to specialize in her services so that she can become highly referable and attract her ideal clients.  Join Shireen and I in this episode to hear how you can break through mindset limitations and keep a stable income while tran...

LinkedIn can be an amazing platform to connect with potential clients, yet many entrepreneurs aren't leveraging their LinkedIn network.   Today, my client and CEO of a LinkedIn marketing agency, Louise Brogan, joins me to share her insights on the best way to use LinkedIn for relationship marketing including why you should show up as a thought leader so you can expand your network and how you can...

It's essential that you understand your ideal clients thoughts and behaviors before they contact you.  Today our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I go through what the ideal client journey would look like for certain businesses including what could lead a client to hire you, how you can position yourself as the perfect hire and how to utilize your network.  Join Elizabeth and I to...

Is your mindset holding you back from reaching new heights in your business? Today, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook and I explain what an upper limit is when it comes to your business, and share some ideas and strategies on how you can reset your mindset so you can stop being stuck in self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. Join us in this episode to learn how you can get over your mindset li...

Are you making it easy for your network to refer you business?  Today, my client Lynn Zimmerman, a Communication Strategist, joins me in this on-air-coaching call as I offer advice on how she can leverage relationship marketing, ask her network for referrals and position her business so that there is clarity on who she helps and the transformation she provides.  Join me in this episode to learn ho...

Speaking engagements can be one of the fastest ways to grow your business and position yourself as an expert.  On today's episode our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share some of the best ways to leverage speaking opportunities to fill your business with ideal clients and how you can strategically find the best speaking engagements for your niche. Join Elizabeth and I in this...

Have you reached capacity in your business and you're wondering if building an agency is the next step to scaling? Today, my client Debbie Gonzales, a Pinterest Strategist who is currently building a Pinterest marketing agency, joins me in this on-air-coaching session as I share the correct steps to take when it comes to building a thriving agency that serves your ideal market.  Join me in this ep...

Do you have a time in your business when you disappointed a client or made a mistake?    On today's episode, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about how you can recover from a rough client experience and how to appropriately respond both to the client and to yourself so that it doesn't affect your confidence.    Join Elizabeth and I to learn how you can maintain yo...

Would you like to get more testimonials for your business and leverage the ones you've already received?  Today, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share easy strategies to get more testimonials and how you can leverage them to grow in your business and show your credibility.   Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to hear how you can get and use memorable testimonials...

Today in this on-air coaching call, I'm joined by Lisa Fortenbaugh, a member of $ix Figures Lab and a Human Resources Consultant who recently switched up her niche and needs some guidance on how to get in front of her new ideal clients. I give Lisa strategies and tips to get more visibility in front of her new niche.  Join Lisa and I in this episode to learn how you can educate your referral netwo...

Do you find yourself needing to educate your referral network or your potential clients about what you do and who you serve?  On today's episode, I'm joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we talk about how you can stand out in your field, position yourself uniquely in your business and offer services that people are already looking to pay for.  Join us to learn how you can...

Are you a CEO who has too many offers or services and it's confusing potential clients?  Today, I'm joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we discuss how having too many offers may be stalling your business growth, confusing potential clients and causing decision fatigue.   Join us in this episode to learn how simplifying your offers could help your business growth and make...

Are you an entrepreneur who has a hard time highlighting your accomplishments?   On today's on air coaching session, my client Dr. Carol Wheeler joins me as I help her find a way to leverage her experience and accomplishments so she can position herself in front of her ideal clients as an expert in her field.  Join us in this episode to hear how you can differentiate yourself from other people in...

Are you an entrepreneur who has been thinking about streamlining your hiring process and hiring multiple people into the same position at once?    Today, I'm joined by our Team and Leadership Coach and host of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, Shelli Warren, to talk about the benefits of bulk hiring and the steps you need to take to efficiently train and onboard your new team members.    Join Shelli...

The majority of entrepreneurs start out as solopreneurs, but if you're at capacity and your business is growing, you may be wondering how you can shift your business to an agency model.  Today, I'm joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about whether you should build an agency, the challenges you may encounter and how to make that switch so you can continue to serve more clien...

Are you a done-for-you service provider who's been wondering if you need to start building your email list in order to grow your business?  Today, I'm joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about why you don't need an email list to grow a profitable business and how you can use relationship marketing along with a retainer model to create consistent ongoing monthly revenue.    ...