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We've all got our own reasons for starting a business and for the star of this episode of the High Performing Women series, it was about making a living to support her family. Reena Philpot and her husband Earl started their business, Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc , in their home garage 17 years ago. What started as a way to make a modest living soon escalated into an empire that serves over...

Do you know anyone who owns their own business and hasn't failed in one way or another? Me neither. It's how you deal with failure that will either make or break your business. It doesn't get any easier when you aren't surrounded by people who understand what it's like to own a business either. In this episode, we speak to serial entrepreneur, the lovely and larger than life, Charisse McCoy who ca...

Have you ever thought about expanding your business to different locations? It can be a really big investment financially and emotionally, but when you get it right, there's nothing else quite like it. If you feel like another town or city could benefit from your business, you owe it them and yourself to try, right? I've invited Nickie Janes, a CEO who made the bold decision to scale up to take us...

Do spreadsheets, KPIs and dashboards make your head spin? If the answer is yes, then you're not alone. Fortunately, our guest on this episode of our High Performing Women series is able to take the scariest looking facts and figures and turn them into stories that any entrepreneur can understand. Layne Booth is the Chief Profit Hunter at The Project Booth : A growth and opportunity agent for small...

No matter where you are on your business journey there is something for you in this episode. Jacqueline Snyder has experience as a product entrepreneur, service provider, online entrepreneur, community builder and podcaster. She has worked solo, with a team and with a business partner.  I can't wait for you to hear about the many pivots Jacqueline Snyder has made in the last few years that have al...

Can you imagine going from 11 in-person clients to over 100,000 virtual clients in just a few years? It sounds impossible and yet my guest Amanda Tress has inspired and motivated thousands of women (including me) to live a truly healthy and happy lifestyle through cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies. Amanda Tress is the Founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss , an eight-figure busi...

This is an option that is rarely talked about in our entrepreneurial world, but it is not unusual. Sometimes an incredible opportunity comes around for an entrepreneur to work for someone else. An opportunity that just cannot be passed up. I am thrilled to have attorney Danielle Liss back on the podcast to share how she chose to move from full time entrepreneur to a Vice President level position w...

Do you lack the confidence and the 'natural flair' for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you're not a 'natural' salesperson, you're in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise. Founder and CEO of "Sales Maven", Nikki is a returning gue...

Do you want to create a business where people feel like they belong and can bring their full authentic self? Do you want to foster an inclusive environment where people feel like their voices are being heard and valued? Do you want to attract the best talent and build a team of high performers? Diversity does not just mean race. It is so much more layered in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age d...

Having high performers work with me at home and in the business has allowed me to have more time and a greater impact, but it wasn't always like this! I have made several hiring mistakes over the years and my hope is that this episode will help you surround yourself with a high performing team that allows you to stay focused on the work and home responsibilities that are most fulfilling to you. Ha...

Did you know that 97% of your potential customers will Google your business before deciding whether to use your services? This is why your Google business listing is so important and why you need to optimize your google presence. On the final episode of the Social Media Summer Camp series, we are taking a break from social media. I'm joined by Google, SEO and social media expert, Sommer Poquette....

Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, what do you do there? If you really want to take your LinkedIn game to the next level, you need to create an effective LinkedIn strategy catered to your business and what you want to get out of the platform. Today I am joined by Linked In expert, speaker and podcaster Louise Brogan of Social Bee NI we are talking how to create a posting strategy, the pow...

Facebook groups are ideal for businesses who want to create a community of people who share a common interest in your brand, products or services. When used right, you can leverage your Facebook group to market your business and convert members into loyal clients. However, only a small percentage of businesses are actually moving people from being a free participant to a paying client. So, how can...

Do you struggle to run Facebook ads that actually hit a cord with your audience? Navigating the maze that is social media marketing can be exhausting, especially if your zone of genius lies elsewhere. But don't worry, I've got Digital Ads Strategist, Karen Nelson, on the podcast to help you get your Facebook Ad strategy off the ground running.  Karen is a former elementary teacher turned digital m...

Hear why EVERY CEO needs a carefully crafted LinkedIn profile, and which LinkedIn services are worth your time and money. Karen Yankovich returns to the BizChix podcast to share her LinkedIn genius. Listen to find out how she uses LinkedIn to find her "sweet spot", build her audience, gain exposure, and (most importantly!) increase profit in her business. Karen shares insider tips about how Linked...

Are you a local service business owner ready to leverage the power of local influencers to boost your online presence and help grow your business? If you're new to social for business or you're not sure how to outsource it to the right people, you're in luck. Welcome to the first episode of my new Social Media Summer Camp series! I'm so excited to get the ball rolling on this one and cover the ins...

Are you struggling with how to prioritize new opportunities or ideas? Are you stuck in research mode and not ready to move forward? Are you on a path you no longer want to be on? Join me for a Strategic Planning session. I walk you through a process used in large organizations that will help you know what to focus on and WHEN. Most business owners are trying to do too many things at once and strug...

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...

What if you could simplify your life and business and DO LESS while having MORE energy, time and money? Join me as I share how you can leverage the 80/20 rule in all aspects of your business and even your personal life.   How may we support you? Join our Private Facebook Group Learn about our Programs Consider a Strategy Session or VIP Day Meet us in person at BizChix Live    Episodes Mentioned: 2...

Have you been thinking of launching something new? Whether it is adding a new service, a new product, a membership site, a retreat, a Facebook group, a podcast, a book or even a new business - this episode will help you think things through. We also dive into some of the reasons why an existing product or service offering might not be getting the level of traction you expected. One of my superpowe...

Fed up with overwhelm? Ready to say goodbye to starting and ending your day feeling like you've just run a mental marathon… twice ? When you've got too much on your plate, it's easy to slip into overwhelm.    As CEO's, we need a fresh mind to be able to think strategically and envision what we want from our business and personal life. But, that's almost  impossible  when you're operating in a cons...

Have you ever heard a story so moving and inspirational that it inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself? If not, you're about to. Although I originally planned to do a deep dive into community building with my guest, it quickly became  so  much more than that.   Rosetta Thurman shares her incredible story from humble beginnings to building a successful business that helps thousand...

Have you ever read a book that made such an impact on your life that you can't help but recommend it to everyone you meet? I know the feeling. Sometimes, we're lucky enough to come across a book that's so good and so powerful that we love getting lost in its pages (over and over again).   I don't know about you, but I love reading when I'm on vacation. It's great to have a book tucked away in your...

Is your business thriving, but at a cost to your personal life? Working on building a six-figure business doesn't come without making sacrifices. Continuing to pivot takes ambition, determination, and dedication. But what happens when your waitlist keeps growing and you've got no means to meet the demand?  Melisa Galasso is the founder of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC, where she provides in-perso...

What is thought leadership? Are you a thought leader?   To me, thought leadership is about sharing your ideas, ideologies, methodologies, frameworks…etc with others. This could be via a book, a podcast, a blog, video content, speaking, TEDx talks, teaching. It's all about finding your audience and sharing your knowledge and expertise.   In this episode, you'll hear the inspirational story that car...