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  Social Media can be a very powerful tool for growing your business but it can also be a huge distraction. Instead of trying to learn the latest new social media tool or strategy, I'd love for you to think about what is working right now for you in terms of gaining visibility for your business. Let's get back to the basics - I share some strategies for working on your personal network, and boosti...

Are you getting the Return on Investment you would expect from the content you are producing? How can you change your content strategy to help you business grow? Join me as I coach Cheryl Tan, a journalist turned entrepreneur, on how to get more leads to come through her podcast and transform her content strategy to bring in more business. We discuss the benefits of interviews, solo episodes and o...

You've registered for an event or a conference - now, how do you make the most out of that investment? My guest Julie Fry, founder of Business Among Moms, not only attends numerous events, but also hosts her own local meet ups and an annual conference. She joins me to talk about the top dos and don'ts to make every event you attend a successful one. We share our insights about things to do before,...

There are numerous ways to monetize a podcast, but today I am focusing on the top ways I see working right now and the podcasters who are implementing them. One interesting observation is that most podcasters monetize through several methods. Also, take advantage of the podcasting resources we have available to you including a comprehensive list of all the ways you can monetize a podcast, our New...

How do you productize a service, and set the right price for it? What are some strategies to increase visibility for your business to attract the exact type of client you want to work with? Join me as I coach Lorena Klingel, who has a successful business working with corporate clients but needs help generating visibility as she seeks to work with entrepreneurs. Lorena and I discuss pricing strateg...

How much money are you leaving on the table by not following up with your leads? Why is there fortune in the follow-up? On this episode, we're talking about how crucial it is to follow up with potential and past clients. I share my tips for overcoming fear of rejection and developing a healthy sales mindset, as well as how to create a follow-up system that works for you and I'm sharing the simple...

This episode marks my 4th year anniversary of the BizChix Podcast! Carol Cox and Shelli Warren, whom I met because of the podcast and who are now a very big part of my life, business, and podcast, join me in this episode! We discuss my podcasting journey, the lessons we've all learned about running a business and share some tips about entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: [:31] Natalie welcomes Shelli...

Passive income is the quest these days, but did you know that teams are the "new" passive income? What is passive income? What are some of the different ways you can gain passive income? How does hiring others and building your team, especially in a service based business, help create income? If you've been looking for ways to create passive income in your business, it might be time to start think...

Take control of your life, buy back your time, and outsource! Find out more about all the different ways you can buy back your time, and how to get into the mindset of outsourcing. Are objections from people around you holding you back? I have some great tips for overcoming that too! I'm a huge fan of outsourcing to create more time in my life for the things that are important to me. I share what...

Are your ready to get more time in your life? The next two episodes will take you through my process of getting more time through delegating, outsourcing and using apps. I share about a well respected study that confirms that  outsourcing can make you happy and more satisfied  with your life. I also walk through how you can track your weekly tasks at home and at work so that it makes it really eas...

It's easy to launch into a new year, and get busy conquering new goals and projects without thinking through how we really want to feel at the end. I get vulnerable and share how I purposefully chose to make 2017 a year where my home and self were a bit neglected in the interest of exponentially growing BizChix and how and why I am transforming that this year. You'll get a chance to pause and take...

Do you love doing personality tests and assessments to learn more about yourself and how you work? Have you assessed your team? On this episode, Andrea MacKenzie and I discuss the Kolbe Assessment, which measures your instinctive way of doing things. Andrea is a consultant, coach, and educator who helps her clients create high performance in their businesses by understanding themselves and their t...

There's a battle going on inside your head, but the good news is you have the power and ability to win it. Mindset is something that every entrepreneur deals with on a daily basis, but nobody talks about it!   On this episode, I share with you four of my strategies for conquering mindset issues and moving your business to the next level.      Key Takeaways: [:45] Mindset issues are something every...

How can you connect with other professionals and complementary businesses that serve the same ideal client? What's the best way to increase visibility for your business?   Join me as I coach Kimberley O'Brien, who runs an innovative child psychology practice and a publishing house that creates material and programs for schools. We brainstorm ideas to tap into her personal network and explore other...

Mindset issues affect all entrepreneurs regardless of their level of business. Fear of failure is a common block, but did you know that fear of success can hold you back too? Join me as I coach Taryn Holmstrom, owner of a successful wedding rental business in the Northwest. I help her peel back the onion and uncover the root of her fears. Taryn and I also discuss some ways to take her business to...

Want to hear about some of the behind the scenes moments from BizChix live? Hint: it's not all pretty. I'm sharing some things that no one else knows happened, the fear I experienced right before the conference and the incredible experience of seeing a community I have built over the last 3+years come to life. Dream it. Do it.  Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie will be giving a recap of BizChix Live!...

Sharing some content that will be presented at BizChix Live today! Take back control of your calendar — design your ideal month and ideal week! Plus how to theme your weeks and days and the power of time blocking. Be sure to get the free download straight from the workbook we are using at BizChix Live!  Key Takeaways: [1:01] Natalie is at BizChix Live giving the opening keynote! What are some of t...

Masterminds are all the rage these days, but what makes a successful mastermind? Is there an optimal format and size? What elements lead to a High Performing Mastermind? Masterminds are my jam, and on this episode, I share my experiences and knowledge about masterminds, ranging from the value of having masterminds, as well as my personal tips drawing on my Masters level education on Teams, years o...

What does it take to get to a business with a seven-figure revenue, and 30 to 40% growth every year? Cate Stillman, founder of Yoga Healer, host of multiple podcasts, and super-successful entrepreneur joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from offering a $20, two-hour workshop to a certification course at $7,500. We discuss the struggle women entrepreneurs face with money mindsets, and...

How do you continue to create visibility for your brand year after year? How do you manage multiple streams of revenue? Which ideas and opportunities should you say YES to? My guest, Maria Dismondy, is a children's book author, professional speaker, and owns a publishing company. She rapidly scaled from 2 to 10 team members in the last year. This is her 9th year in business and she is not slowing...

How can you use your podcast to grow your business? How do you convert your listeners into paying customers? How does a podcast relate to the rest of a business owner's funnel? What podcast content strategies are working right now? How can you authentically sell on air? Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison, all successful business owners and podcasters, answer these questions and mor...

How do you build a dedicated and high performing team? We discuss hiring, onboarding, training, developing, assessing, retaining and MORE! Whether you are at the 5-figure or 7-figure level, building the right team will guarantee future success. I'm thrilled to have Shelli Warren, the creator and brilliance behind SheConnex here today to share how we can find, hire and retain all-stars for our team...

Who knew that dog walking could be a Six Figure+ business? In this episode we discuss building a team, adding a new location as well as a high end offer to create more streams of revenue. Natalie coaches Rochelle Migliore of See Spot Run San Jose  on ways to grow her already successful local business by expanding into new directions, and ramping up her prospecting efforts. Natalie shares creative...

How do you leverage digital marketing strategies and tactics for a local service based business? In this on air coaching call, Natalie details how Shawna can utilize online marketing tactics for her large local chiropractic business to create more awareness and attract even more patients. We also dig into tips on Facebook Groups and creating a Facebook Live show to not only expand her local reach...

There may be a goldmine waiting for you in your backyard! Have you been so focused on the shiny online world, that you forgot your local market. Join me as we explore if you s hould focus more time in your local market? The majority of my six and seven figure clients have a huge local element to their business. We're going to talk about whether or not you should be spending time locally, explore t...