The Business of Thinking Big

Episode #107: Handling ComplaintsNo one is exempt from complaints - it is simply part of business. It’s not my favourite part of customer service, but through these moments, we can illuminate a misalignment between the end result and their expectations. Which might not apply to all cases, but it could help us better serve all of our customers, current and future. I talk about the difference betwee...

Episode #106: Progress Over PerfectionEvery entrepreneur struggles with the concept of progress over perfection. That things need to be done a certain way and look a certain way before it can be considered ‘ready for public consumption’.In this episode, I asked a few of my A-Players to join me to talk about the progress they’ve experienced in the first 50 days of their 90-day group coaching progra...

Episode #105: Playing Big with Chris SwailThis episode is a fun one! I invited one of my A-Players, Chris Swail, to join me in a chat about her decision to play big and build her business at the height of a global pandemic. Yup, you read me correctly. Instead of backing down and waiting for things to blow-over, Chris jumped in and began playing big. We talk about mom-guilt, the fear of failure and...

Episode #104: Charging What You’re Worth with Chrissy KelleherIn this episode I chat with one of my amazing A-Players, Chrissy Kelleher. We talk about her shift from ‘side-hustle’ to going ‘all-in’ on her business. Chrissy’s journey to full-time entrepreneurship began with mindset. She tells us about her process of determining her rates, making a plan to reach her goals, and the intentions she now...

Episode #103: Growth Despite Setbacks with Melanie TapsonStill riding the ‘high’ from an incredible day hosting our MamaCon conference, I brought our 2020 Mamapreneur Fund grand prize winner, Melanie Tapson, in for our Morning Coaching call in the Mamas & Co. forum. You’ll hear about her struggles, both personal and professional, and what she did to keep moving and growing through the challeng...

Episode #102: How I Built my MembershipHave you ever wanted to learn how I built my membership, Mamas & Co.? It's a wildly successful revenue stream for us now, but truth be told, that wasn't always the case. In this episode I share the highs and lows of the past 6 years of building and growing my awesome community for mamapreneurs. And lest you think it's some glorified, pictur...

Episode #101: My Favourite Client Appreciation StrategiesWhen was the last time someone showed you a little appreciation? It feels pretty great, doesn't it? In this episode I share 10 of my favourite strategies for showing appreciation and gratitude for not only my clients and students, but also other people in my business such as my team, partners and other supporters. I've listed these...

Episode 100 - Best Business Advice Ever! by Lianne Kim — ‌Connect with me:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach   Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com   Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com  

5 Things Successful Female Entrepreneurs Do by Lianne Kim — ‌Connect with me:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach   Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com   Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com  

This week’s episode was definitely a dream come true! I got to sit down with a long-time business mentor and inspiration, Amy Porterfield. We all know Amy as the ultimate online marketing maven, but since I had the opportunity, I really wanted to know, ‘Who is Amy the wife, mom, and leader?’ Amy shares her personal criteria for a successful and joyful business, her favourite things to do, her morn...

Do you feel like you've just been living like the shadow of the woman you once were? My guest and client, Janet Castillo, shares her journey from being a back-up dancer and choreographer with some major celebrities to becoming a mother and now an online dance coach. Janet helps women feel more confident in their own skin so they can live their most creative, expressive lives possible. Janet a...

Are you blocking yourself from creating more wealth in your life? You might be without even knowing it. This week I sat down with my friend Tasha Cochrane of One Big Happy life who is a Wealth Expert and Lawyer. She helps people take control of their money to enjoy life today and also build wealth along the way. Tasha shares her top 3 "Wealth Blockers" that she sees in her work on a dail...

I was recently watching the Toronto Raptors play in the NBA "bubble" and I was inspired by how much JOY they were experiencing. They were having so much fun working at their craft despite current circumstances, and it made me realise that we should all be loving what we do a heck of a lot more. I started this episode with a key question you need to ask yourself: "Is my business brin...

Episode #94: Leadership & Vulnerability with Amy WineAs leaders of our businesses, our families, and our communities, it can feel very challenging to be vulnerable. But vulnerability is a very powerful state to cultivate and it can have profound effects on both our personal and business growth. In this episode I sit down with my sweet Texan friend Amy Wine, who is a marriage counselor and the...

Episode #93: Top Business Tips if you're just Starting OutI recently did an IG takeover on a popular mommy influencer's account and learned that 75% of the moms I polled either had a business or are thinking of starting one. That's HUGE! And that's why I realised it might be a good time to finally record an episode with my top tips for newbie business owners. The 8 tips that I...

Episode #92: Celebrating our ImperfectionDo you struggle with moving forward in your business because you're clinging to some nasty old perfectionist tendencies? Meet Kirsten Jordan, a social media strategist who helps women let go of the need to look "perfect" and gain the ability to show up genuinely online, so they can make true connections with their audience. Kirsten shares why...

Episode #91: My 6 Pillars of LeadershipLeadership is an essential skill that we need to develop in order to scale our businesses, but not a lot of people are teaching this complex skillset well. That said, in this episode I share my own insights that I have gained over years of leading various teams to greatness. This recording is from a training I did for one of my high-level coaching groups. The...

Episode #90: How to Master YouTubeHave you thought about using YouTube to grow your visibility, credibility, and gain new leads? If so, you likely know that there's a lot to know to master this platform. That's why I brought my friend, Quayjo, on the podcast to share his top tips on how to master YouTube. Quayjo has grown his own YouTube channel from zero to over 11,000 subscribers over...

How to Get More Done Are you living in what I call "Time Scarcity"? Does it feel impossible to get everything on your to-do list done? If so, look no further than this episode right here. I break down my 7 Pillars of Productivity and no surprise here, I start with Mindset. What are your thoughts about time? Is Time your enemy? If so, we have work to do! From there, we move on to getting...

Episode 88: Reflecting on Growth with Michelle DittmerDo you take the time to look back and really reflect on your own growth? Unless you're working with a coach, you probably don't. That's why I really wanted you to hear this conversation between myself and my amazing client Michelle Dittmer of Canadian Gap Year Association. Not too long ago I sat down with Michelle for a final coa...

Defining your Special Sauce by Lianne Kim — ‌Connect with me:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach   Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com   Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com  

Episode 86: Cultivating Optimism with Lea Pickard — ‌Connect with me:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach   Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com   Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com  

Episode 85: Mid-Year Reset — ‌Connect with me:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach   Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com   Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com  

Episode #84: Building and Inclusive Business with Christina SackeyfioThis episode is the audio recording of a session that took place within the Mamas & Co. community. Our members were deeply affected by the events that led to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement around the world. It was clear, that as an international organization, and one that prided itself in being inclusive, w...

Episode 83: My Favourite Business Books Part 2It's been a year since I put out my first list of my top 10 favourite business books. But since then, I've done a lot more learning and growing. My new favourite way to learn is by listening to audiobooks and I have discovered some great ones since that first episode came out 12 months ago. I believe that reading is food for the soul, and I d...