Business Not As Usual with Megan Yelaney

I'm so excited to have been joined by one of my best friends and an amazing leader in today's episode of the podcast! Eve Guzman is the creator of Macro Mentorship. This is a macro nutrition certification for health coaches who want to become macro experts. She has an incredible story and is just a really awesome leader & all-around human. In the episode, Eve is sharing tons of insights into her b...

Happy 2022! It's the perfect time for an overview of what my 2022 will entail. I'm sharing what I'm excited about in the new year and my goals over the next several months. I talk business AND personal, so this episode is chock full of information — and tangents. Some specific topics I cover are: Simplifying Things In the New Year Looking Forward to Live Events A Focus on Creativity and Creation M...

Wow, I can't believe this year is about to end! On this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm reflecting on 2021 and the challenging business year it was. I learned a lot from these challenges, which I'll share here. I also dive into my business plans for 2022, which I am super pumped for. Reflecting on the year is such an important step that allows me to examine what worked, wha...

On this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I am pulling back the curtain on my latest launch. After taking some time to reflect on it, I want to share two things I did differently in this launch and how it affected my success. Evolving your launch over time is so important to keeping things fresh and allowing you to test the waters to see what resonates with your audience and what...

On this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm joined by my best friend and Facebook Group Growth Strategist, Aly Bloom. She is seriously the queen of Facebook groups and she shares so much great insight into the platform and all that it has to offer on this episode. While there's somewhat of a preconceived notion out there that Facebook is an "old" social media platform that is o...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm breaking down how you can plan for 2022 to make it your MOST successful and LEAST stressful year yet! There are some distinct questions you should ask yourself in order to plan effectively, which can help you recognize opportunities and gain clarity on your year ahead. If you're like me and would prefer to plan ahead instead of planni...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm guiding you through all the questions you need to ask yourself to understand your amazing skill set, the transformation you have to offer, and whether building an online business is right for you! These prompts help you to really examine yourself and what you have to offer, which is so key to marketing yourself successfully.  Some spe...

On this episode of the Pretty Awkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm joined by Instagram coach and social media expert Monique Lombardo. We dive into the topic of powerful storytelling via Reels on Instagram. There's so much to know about creating Reels that your ideal clients will love! Monique shares it all in this episode. Some specific topics we cover are: Get to Know Monique! The Importance of Sto...

On this episode of the Pretty Awkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm sharing an exciting new 12-month program I'm offering: Smart Online Success Academy. This program will help you attract your ideal clients, build your brand, and assist in nailing down your perfect branding and messaging. And I cover a lot of ground in this episode: Introduction to the Program Debunking Misconceptions People Have Abou...

"What do I charge?" ← The biggest place most entrepreneurs get stuck. In the Grand Finale of The Outline Your Perfect #Prettyawkward Offer live course. The industry frames of reference for different offers. There's no rule for how to price, but there are guidelines — and I'll give them to you here.  How to design a payment plan that works for everyone who's right for your offer The path for closin...

When you deliver a powerful signature offer, it does the selling for you. Find out how to put the parameters around your offer, so it can scale as you grow — and get clients results (no matter how many clients go through it.)  How long does your package need to be in order to deliver the best transformation for your clients? There is an answer, and you'll get it in this live training.  Let's talk...

What good is your offer if you sit on it for a year and don't show it to anyone?! It could be the MOST TRANSFORMATIONAL course, program or service on the planet, but if nobody knows about it, then it leaves zero impact. Let's change that with Live Module 3!  What is YOUR #Prettyawkward? What's the thing that's gonna make people vibe with you like a long-lost sister from another mister (or mister f...

Of course you want a business that feels oh-so-like-you. And how can you do that without getting to know yourself? In this live module, I'm sharing my favorite tool for coaching success: The Enneagram test. What's your Enneagram, and how can you make it your secret decision-making weapon?  Are you in the healthiest coach space you can be in? Find out in this training. (Most people never ask themse...

Businesses without clients are hobbies. Those are the facts, my friend. So if you want a business that pays your bills and helps you go full time, you need to learn to think like your clients. That's what we're diving into today ;) What's your audience truly getting out of your offer? (It might not be what you expect!) Who will your client BE by the end of working with you? I'll teach you how to r...

In this episode of The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm diving into my upcoming free program, Outline Your #PrettyAwkward Offer. This program will be five days of helping you figure out all the details on your offer, which helps ensure you attract the right clients. It's so important to examine yourself, your work, and how to price your offer in this process. I'm really getting into the de...

In this episode of The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I am joined by my friend & fellow coach Ashley Fillmore. Today, she's sharing all her tips and tricks for increasing client retention. Ashley boasts an impressive 95% retention rate within her coaching business, so she's a great authority for this topic. She shares a wealth of tips on how you can really get to know what your client needs...

In this episode of The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I dive into how to create strong content that converts to clients, which is - of course - the ultimate goal in any business. There are a few secrets that I share that will help you to achieve this. Standing out from others in your industry may seem intimidating, but it's simple once you break down the science of it. This is something I wi...

In this episode of The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I am joined by special guest Kristina Hall to talk about how you can align your offers with not just your clients, but with yourself.  The offers your business puts forth should make you want to jump out of the bed in the morning and truly excite you. It can be difficult to shift your mindset from, "I have to do everything to please my cl...

In this episode of The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast,  I dive into how you can be more intentional in identifying your ideal client.  While there have been times where I've believed that certain clients are not coachable, I've come to the realization that there are no uncoachable clients - rather, there are clients who simply are a match for us and also those who aren't.  And by those who ar...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm sitting down to chat with entrepreneur and mindset empowerment coach Kelsey Mead to talk about the mindset behind entrepreneurship and taking on bigger challenges.  So, if you are dealing with mindset issues and embracing failure, this episode is for you! Points we'll discuss include: Worrying about what other people think  Fear of in...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm talking all about how to pick the best coaching container for you & your business. It can be pretty overwhelming with so many options available. It really all comes down to what your business needs and how the program you're applying for can support your goals. This episode will help you identify where you are in your business journey...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'll be talking about the strategies you can use to ensure a profitable and successful launch. Many people expect that a solid launch is as simple as putting in a couple weeks of warm up and suddenly the leads will be flowing in. While it's possible to have a five figure launch if you've spent time building your credibility as an expert i...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast,  I am so excited to be joined by special guest Shalane Carter! Shalane is a healer, business mentor and mom. She started her own business in the cosmetology world about 9 years ago and went on to realize she had a unique gift.  Over the years she shifted into what she now teaches, which is the Energy of Business. She utilizes the energeti...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm talking about customer journey management. I know it can sound like a dull marketing concept, but getting to know your ideal client and their customer journey is a great advantage to your business. It can make you a lot of money, save you loads of time, allow you to enjoy your business, and help your customer at the point they need it...

In this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I'll be sharing information about my exciting one-on-one coaching opportunity that I'm offering called the VIP day, explode your launch in a unique way. Even if you've never considered working with me at a higher level I still encourage you to read through this post because at the very least it can give you insight on my marketing strateg...