The Boss Mom Podcast

Business is all people, and the more we understand people, the better. How can we learn to understand the process someone goes through when making a change? What is the process we should move our clients through? How can we provide our services to people at each stage in the process? On this episode, I talk about the 6 stages of making a change and how to leverage them in your service offering.  ...

When life hits us with difficulty, tragedy, or loss, it can be hard to run our business at the same time. When things feel out of control, how do we decide what we have control over? How can we keep momentum, even when we don't feel like putting in the effort? How can we do good work while still processing our emotions? On this episode, NJ and I talk about getting through the rough patches in life...

We often feel compelled to help everyone who seems interested in learning more, but we may end up spending time on people who don't plan to take action or can't do so at the moment. Why is it important that we separate the people who can take action from those who only take our advice? How can it impact our self-esteem? In this episode I talk about why it's important for us to focus on being impac...

Many parents don't know which route to take when it comes to teaching their children how to become more independent and responsible. Is there a way to teach this from an early age without putting too much pressure on the child? How can we teach kids to see work from a different point of view? And most importantly, what should be our expectations regarding what our children can do given their age?...

Podcasting is a great way to build a relationship with your audience by giving them something more than a blog post to connect with. How can you use podcasting as an authority builder, and why should you be more than just an interviewer? What kind of feedback can you expect? In this episode the CEO of Pursuing Results, Matt Johnson, speaks all about podcasting and why you should start one too!   3...

Domestic violence leaves so many people suffering in silence. How can you identify if you're being abused? When you want to escape a relationship, what should you keep in mind? What are some of the biggest misconceptions that further isolate abuse victims? On this episode, domestic abuse survivor, speaker, and author Rosie Aiello shares how she survived and why she's empowering others.   3 Things...

Flash sales are a good way to make some extra money without building big campaigns. But what price points work best with flash sales? Should you have an audience that you keep engaged via email? What happens when you give a discount on your signature program? In this episode, Dawn Marss shares how you can build a flash sales from scratch.   3 Things We Learned From This Episode   Products and serv...

At some point, we all struggle to find the right partner or maintain our current relationships with our partner, parents, or children. Why is it sometimes so difficult to communicate how we feel? Do we show affection differently? Are relationships supposed to be effortless? In this episode, Emunah Malinovitz breaks some myths around love, relationships, and communication.   All of the tools that I...

The best way to shake off the feeling of being overwhelmed is to set realistic and measurable goals. By doing so, you just have to look at your to-do list and ask yourself, "Which of the tasks here help me achieve my goals?" This will help you prioritize and declutter your work hours. This doesn't mean you don't need to do the rest of your tasks, but because they aren't as important, you can affor...

Moms everywhere leave their jobs to spend more time with their family, but many end up having a hard time making an income from home. How can you start your journey towards building a business? How much time do you spend reading and listening to business audiobooks? What are the best ways you can save money? How should you test your business ideas? In this episode, Lauralyn Johnson, mother of four...

Many of us struggle with the idea that maybe we aren't suited to be entrepreneurs. We encounter so many challenges and often end up doubting our abilities. Is your business constantly evolving and shifting? Do you need occasional breaks to achieve clarity? What should you actually focus on trying to control? In this episode, I share what normal growing pains look like for a business and why your w...

A lot of the messages we get about love are unrealistic and don't encourage women to get in touch with who they are. Why is it so important for us to change how we approach men and dating? Why does it seem so difficult at times? What is "mantourage" dating and how does it help us take our power back? On this episode, Jenn Burton shares her dating coaching tips and insights for ambitious and succes...

It's hard not to get caught up in who is engaging in your community and of those that opt into your list and buy your programs who is really engaging and getting value.  We spend a lot of time focusing on the wrong people and on the wrong content because we don't understand the pie of engagement. On this episode, I will walk you through how the pie of engagement works and why it's so important to...

Building a business online from scratch is hard, but Paige managed to build a huge following on Facebook in just 6 months. How can you apply her content strategy to your business? Should you build a website or rely 100% on social media? Should moms wait until their babies get older before starting their businesses? In this episode, Paige LoPinto shares her amazing journey on how she became a boss...

When you get into business, you're often told that you need to know your ideal client avatar. However, when you focus on one specific group, there's so much you miss. Why is it so important to have a scale of your ideal clients? How do you flow through knowing this scale? On this episode, I talk about the 5 stages of understanding your ideal client and the journey you want to take them on.   3 Thi...

Climbing the ladder as a woman with children isn't easy, especially when we want to be present as our children grow up. How can women advance in their careers and become leaders without sacrificing their family life? What are the unique skills that women can bring to the table? Are women in charge supposed to be less "feminine?" In this episode, Linda Smith, a speaker, and senior litigation partne...

Brands With a Message Always Win Welcome to the Boss Mom world, where we believe in more than just building businesses —we believe in starting movements. In today's digital age, people don't just want products or services; they want to connect with brands that share their values, beliefs, and vision for the world. So, if you've ever asked yourself, "How do I create a brand that truly inspires peop...

Entrepreneurs are so easily caught up in "shiny object syndrome", and move to the next thing before giving the last thing a real chance. How long should you stay horizontal on one strategy, system, or tactic? Does work-life balance exist? How do you get over the shyness of being on camera? On this episode, Amy Porterfield talks all things entrepreneurship, motherhood and getting comfortable on cam...

We often don't leverage holidays and special days enough--but we should! Why are holidays such a great way to get your audience excited about your products? How are the special moments in our lives opportunities for us? On this episode, I talk about the power of infusing special days and holidays into your marketing and content.   We have complete control over what we launch, and we can make infor...

The rules of traditional direct response marketing require us to push on our prospects' biggest fears and negative emotions. How is this messaging confusing to the consumer? How can we tap into the right kind of emotions? Why is it so valuable to know what's keeping your ideal client up at night? On this episode, Michele PW talks about love-based emotions in marketing and why they are the best way...

It's common right now for people to publish social media content that isn't really achieving anything for their brand. Why is it so important for us to publish with engagement and our core offering in mind? How do we adjust our strategies so that the social media algorithms benefit us? On this episode I talk about a different approach to social media strategy and why it can make such a huge impact...

Building a business from scratch is hard enough, but what happens when the absolute unexpected happens? How do you deal with the things you can't control? And most importantly, how do you build a business that can continue making profit when you can't be there? In this episode, Lacy Gadegaard shares her amazing story on how she started out as a hair extension specialist for celebrities, broke out...

Mind maps are a great way to brainstorm, and they serve as a great starting point for getting ideas out of your head. Why are mind maps so freeing? Why is it so important to understand how your brain works and comes up with ideas? On this episode, I talk about why mind maps are my favorite way of planning to execute on an idea.   3 Things We Learned From This Episode Mind mapping is great way to b...

We all feel pressured to "do the right thing" when it comes to our careers. This usually ends up causing us to make safe choices that might bring money but take away our time and suppress what we really want to be doing. How do you decide what field you should work in? Is your current career path the result of a safe choice? On this episode, Stefani Reinold shares her journey from being an unhappy...

A lot of business owners do too much too fast because they are terrified of losing momentum. Why is control more important than momentum? What do successful businesses do to grow steadily? Why is it so crucial for us to slow down? On this episode, I talk about a powerful lesson learned from a Pilates class. Strengthening your business core allows the rest of your business to work the way it should...