WĀ-HINE

Be honest, how often do we juggle work and life responsibilities, especially during the holiday season 🎄✨, and how easy it is to feel torn between the two? (Trust me, I’ve been there.) That’s why this week’s podcast and blog episode, Your Guide To Work-Life Balance During The Holiday Season , is so close to my heart. 💖 This episode dives into how we can remain on top of things in both our profe...

Growing your business should be exciting, not exhausting. 💥 Unfortunately, the reality is often different. 😩 BUT you don’t have to feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends. 🕯️ Believe me, I’ve been there. And I also worked very hard on ways to avoid it. In this podcast episode, I share simple yet powerful tips so you can maximise your efforts and make your business more efficient and man...

It’s not exactly a secret that complexity creeps in as our business grows - more tools, more processes, higher client demands - until suddenly, it feels like your business is running you! BUT WHAT IF IT DIDN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY? I’m sharing three actionable strategies to help you streamline, reduce the overwhelm, and focus on what truly fuels growth. 🌱💼 Imagine a workday where: Tasks are clear...

Natasya Jones is the co-founder and Managing Director of Divergent Thinking and the guest on this podcast. After the podcast episode with Katie Brown where we talk about what it’s like to run a business when you have ADHD (you can find it here https://sandrajulian.co/business-owner-with-adhd/ ), I REALLY wanted to build on this during my kōrero with Natasya. And WOW, was this an eye-opener for me....

Just recently, I helped a client who was struggling with her business. She did really well in growing the business to a certain point. Then… EVERYTHING STALLED, despite long hours and lots of efforts. She was ready to throw in the towel and contacted me in a last resort effort. Once I had a closer look at her business and offered some solutions, SHE FREED UP HOURS EVERY WEEK. She even increased he...

Sometimes, things don’t quite go as planned. And that’s exactly what happened with this podcast episode! 🤯 I had everything set up perfectly—research done, questions ready, and a clear vision of where the interview with Katie Brown would go. But shortly after we had the introductions out of the way, our conversation took an unexpected turn. Turns out, Katie is juggling not one, not two, but THREE...

CULTURAL HERITAGE + JOY = BUSINESS SUCCESS   💼✨ This pretty much sums up our latest podcast episode with   Scarlet  Mokaraka. 🎧 Scarlet talks about how going back to her Māori roots created the  foundations for a business that's not just profitable but also deeply  fulfilling. But even if you haven’t got a Māori bone in your body, you may find  Scarlet’s story very inspiring. SEE,.. As muc...

If you think you know everything about Etsy, think again!   🤔 If you’re like me, you probably see Etsy as the go-to online  marketplace for crafty, handmade products, right? That was until I connected with Etsy expert   Dylan Jahraus . She  completely shifted my perspective on the untapped  opportunities this platform holds for business owners like you  and me. Apart from the arts and crafts we t...

You know me, I’ve always been a bit lukewarm about  business theories from people who haven’t walked in a  business owner's shoes. They can feel so disconnected from the  real world, right? 🤷‍♀️   But my scepticism doesn’t stop me from  diving into books. Some are meh, but then there are rare gems  that truly make you think differently.   💡 I’ve just finished one of those gems:   "10x...

If you're running a B2B service business making NZD100,000 a  year (give or take), YOU CAN   DOUBLE YOUR INCOME   IN JUST 90  DAYS. Easy? Of course not! Otherwise we’d all be doing it.  😉 But once you know what steps to take, YOU CAN ACHIEVE THIS  REMARKABLE GOAL. No gimmicks, no fluff involved—just good old logic, a listening  ear, persistence (and a bit of a thick skin), mindset and  struc...

Today I’m doing something scary. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to share something quite personal  with you. I’m doing it because I believe that by being vulnerable, we can truly  support and uplift each other. Ironically, this episode is about HOW FEAR CAN HELP OR HURT US IN OUR  BUSINESS JOURNEY. Fear is a natural part of any journey, especially in business.   It can take on  many forms—som...

I know so many of us are feeling the weight of business challenges right  now. It’s tough, and it breaks my heart to see so many amazing business  owners struggling. That’s why I’m sharing something super important that  could be a game-changer for you: YOUR MINDSET. Because, ultimately, SUCCESS IN BUSINESS IS ABOUT WINNING THE  MENTAL GAME. We often focus on new strategies, untapped markets, cutt...

🎤 Ready to level up your small business's social media game? Meet Jodine, the  confidence booster you've been looking for. 💪 Sure, there's no shortage of social media strategists out there. But Jodine brings something  different to the table. She understands that having a strategy is pointless if you lack the  confidence to execute it. And who better to guide you through the maze...

Swapping jandals for snuggly blankets? Yep, it's routine refresh time! See… Daily routines rock! They can boost productivity, speed things up, and prevent mistakes.  Routines help make the boring stuff second nature, leaving more  brainpower for the fun, creative tasks. Without a routine, you're more likely to slip up, miss details, or  forget important tasks—yikes! But with a solid morn...

ARA Journeys is a digital technologies studio that's redefining the landscape of immersive  experiences, bridging the gap with the past. If you ask young Māori, it scores pretty high on the cool factor scale. 👉   Think real-life connections with Māori ancestors through interactive  storytelling, geo-location challenges, and tangible rewards. But it’s not just   WHAT   they do that’s ground-b...

Meet Ian and Talia Musson from Toru Whā, the dynamic duo behind this episode of Business  Your Way.  They spill the beans on the perks of tag-teaming in the business arena. From doubling up on  brainpower to juggling the workload like seasoned pros. But equally, they don’t avoid the fact that it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Ian and  Talia also discuss the not-so-glamorous side of the coin,...

There are some lessons to be learnt from a dog's 'great escape'.  🐶 💥  INTUITION Interestingly, it’s not just a useful pet trick;   it's a game-changer in the business world . But we entrepreneurs have a little issue. Intuition doesn’t shout; it whispers. And to hear its little voice, you've got to silence the  noise of busy-ness, ego, and self-doubt. The good news is, t...

In this second episode of the mini-series THE INNER GAME OF BUSINESS, we dive deep into t he transformative power of entrepreneurial manifestation. BUT before you dismiss it as some woo-woo magic, let me assure you, it's far from that! Manifestation, in the context of business success, is about aligning your thoughts, beliefs,  and actions with your desired outcomes. It's NOT about wavin...

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” I’m sure you’ve heard these words from Sir Edmund Hillary before. The reason they resonate with so many of us is because they apply to   all   aspects of life. Business included. 👉  Above all, SUCCESS IN BUSINESS IS A MIND GAME.   🧠 Because,…your   mindset, thoughts, beliefs   are the silent architect behind every move you  make in your entrepre...

We have had many, MANY conversations on the Business Your Way podcast around SCALING. 👉 BUT WHAT IF THERE’S ANOTHER WAY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? 🤔 What if you can just   BUY   more clients, more staff? I’m talking about ACQUISITION AS A GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. We’ve   never   had a conversation about this topic. Not because I haven’t gone down the acquisition road myself (because I HAVE...

In this episode I speak with   Callum Armstrong From Paste And Publish . Callum is a thinker, very self-aware and utterly in tune with his environment and his part in  it. As for his business, … first, he didn’t want an agency then he started an agency then…. he moved away from the agency. 👉  Because, according to Callum, there’s something deeply empowering  about teaching somebody rather than do...

Let’s talk hurdles.   🏔️ You know, the challenges you face on your journey as a female service based business  owner. NO, ….I’m not referring to the usual suspects. Time management, employee retention, cash flow, brand awareness. I’m not even talking about the red-eyed monster called “burnout”. 👉  I’m talking about us business owner as humans. 👉  I’m talking about the baggage we all have and the...

Let’s be honest, …. every pivotal moment in your business journey     probably began   with a  powerful question. I know it’s true for my business journey. Because,… What use is coming up with all these smarty-pants answers, if the questions you asked are  not on the mark? Seriously, DO WE SPEND ENOUGH TIME EXPLORING WHAT THE RIGHT QUESTION MAY BE? Or are we more interested in a quick fix (… becau...

What needs to change in 2024 to make it better than 2023? The answer I’m coming up with is clear as anything: TIME! I need TIME!    ⏰ It’s not really a surprise, considering I’m running a service business. In a service business, ... IF YOU ARE THE MASTER OF YOUR TIME, YOU ARE THE MASTER OF YOUR WORLD.   But that extra nugget of time I’m craving,.... Unlike that out of the blue massive gold find i...

To be blunt, I CALL BS ON THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. Because unfailingly it means... playing by some else’s rules.  So does it mean you shouldn’t bother with setting goals? Absolutely you should. But, you know what . . . ✔️  Make sure they make sense to YOU ✔️ Make sure they are right for YOUR business ✔️ And most of all, make sure they serve YOUR vision and dreams So I want to dive into what rea...