Women Conquer Business
By Jen McFarland
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Jen & Shelley Signing Off
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We've helped you create consistent content, start a blog, create a live stream, and get insights on some of the biggest apps on the market. We love our partnership. And it's time to close this body of work as we each embark on new projects and collaborations. Join us as we wrap things up together. Timestamps 0:00 Music and Intro 1:58 The Women Conquer Business Show history 4:09 We demystify, simplify and implement content marketing 13:36 New Mexico Day Trips on YouTube 17:02 What’s coming to content marketing and the world in 2023? 28:55 Stick to the tried and true, like YouTube 31:31 Make art and follow your bliss 34:41 I am who I am because I have been there Words of Wisdom We live in a time where anybody can make something, so why not make things? — Jen We want to thank you for spending this year with us, and we hope you got value from our content. — Shelley Connect with Jen Connect with Shelley
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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2022 Year in Review: Top 8 Shows + Bloopers
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Top 8 Shows for Women Conquer Business in 2022 0:00 Music and Intro 0:57 The Women Conquer Business Mission 2:19 Top 8 Best and Most Popular Shows of 2022 8:54 Quips and Quotes 20:28 Our funniest moments from 2022 28:39 Looking ahead to 2023 Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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How to Score Lifetime Deals on AppSumo to Save Marketing Costs
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Using AppSumo to Save Marketing CostsAppSumo can provide inexpensive options for bootstrapping businesses that want to try marketing tactics that would otherwise be out of reach. It's also a great place to sell a course or templates to build your email list. Have you listened to our bonus episode? 2022 Word of the Year with Jen McFarland and Liz Zirk Related post: How to Stop Blowing Your Budget Every Month (software costs add up — only buy what you need to support your goals) Related episode: Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stay Focused on Top Business Priorities (AppSumo can become a distraction if you let it) Key Insights I like AppSumo because I have saved a CAJILLION dollars. — Jen Marketing Self-Assessment | Women Conquer Business It makes you think about your business differently. Is there another avenue for revenue I haven't explored? — Shelley Content Consistency Framework and Schedule Breaking Marketing News Have the robots taken over? Nope. That doesn't mean you shouldn't hop on the ChatGPT craze. This conversational AI writing tool can help you escape the blank page. However, it won't make you an A+ student or an amazing expert — it still needs a human hand to provide helpful content for your customers. I'll let ChatGPT explain itself: ChatGPT is designed to generate responses to text prompts in a conversational style, making it well-suited for tasks such as chatbots, conversational agents, and dialogue systems. It can be used to generate responses to questions, carry out conversations, or provide helpful information in real-time. Source:
Software Review: Canva Docs Canva adds AI writing and collaborative functionality. Our Take: If you're already using Canva for your business, hop on Canva Docs. It will help you rapidly create eBooks and other documents while collaborating with your team. If you have a question, software, or something you want us to cover, email us at hello@womenconquerbiz.com Inspirational Nugget It’s disgraceful for adults to have only the knowledge in their notebooks. How long will you be compelled by the claims of another? Take charge and stake your own claim — something posterity will carry in its notebook.— SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 33.7 It’s easier to quote and rely on the wise words of others. It’s intimidating to venture out and express your own thoughts. Your experiences have value. You have accumulated wisdom. Share your stories. What wisdom will you create today? Connect with Us Podcast Production |
Dec 23, 2022 |
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[BONUS] 2022 Word of the Year with Liz Zirk
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Bringing back a listener favorite from 2018-2020: Word of the Year with Jen McFarland and Liz Zirk! Enjoy this Christmas Week Bonus Episode with my dear friend, Liz. ~ Jen Sources: Word of the Year Jen's appearances on Liz's podcast, Word of the Week: |
Dec 20, 2022 |
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Write Persuasive Copy without Feeling Icky
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Persuasive Copy Writing persuasive copy is one of the most important skills you can have in business. It allows you to influence people and get them to take action. However, it can be difficult to master, especially when you get all the feels and run to take a hot shower afterward to wash off the ICK! This week's Livestream podcast episode is ALL ABOUT the best ways to write persuasive copy WITHOUT feeling icky. We'll help you write more persuasive copy to create incredibly powerful email marketing and social media posts. Words of Wisdom I think passion is why some people think I'm so persuasive. That's one of the ways that you can really convey what matters to you. Hopefully, what matters to you is also something you're engaged with in your business. — Jen When you talk about sales copy being persuasive, it isn't just your sales page. It isn't just your website. It's everything you do. — Shelley Breaking News Our take: This is why it's important to have a space you own, rather than rely on social media. Can't-Miss Resources Shelley's Consistent Content Framework Jen's Marketing Self-Assessment Tweak of the Week: Hello Audio Hello Audio. Your audience is on the go. We make sure your content is too. Quickly turn your content into private podcasts available on regular players like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Inspirational Nugget ―“Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.”––Aristotle ― “If you wish to win a man over to your ideas, first make him your friend.”––Abraham Lincoln ― “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears––by listening to them.”––Dean Rusk ― “People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found out by others.”––Blaise Pascal Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Boost Your Business with a Product Bundle Campaign
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Product Bundle Campaigns What is a product bundle campaign, and how can you collaborate with other creators in your industry to put one together? What are the benefits and costs involved? Recently, Shelley participated in Infostack’s Content Creator Super Stack Black Friday campaign. She will share how she connected with Infostack, and all the steps she took to increase sales and grow her email list so that you can do it too. Can't-Miss Resources Breaking Marketing News State of Marketing: Salesforce Research. Looking ahead, marketers see improving skills in content marketing, campaign strategy, and data analytics as crucial to success in the next 2 years. Google has an updated algorithm that focuses on whether the content is ‘helpful’ and ‘satisfying’ for web visitors Is the focus people first? (Google’s definition of ‘people first’) — for our take on this, go to these episodes: Tweak of the Week SupaPass for an automated content website, email growth, and monetization Inspirational Nugget "It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through." — Zig Ziglar “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later.” — Richard Branson “There are secret opportunities hidden inside every (perceived) failure.” — Anonymous Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Why Curiosity Improves Your Products and Marketing
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Ongoing Market Research Grows your Business How do companies make better products? Get its marketing message on point? CURIOSITY. Your success comes down to your desire to learn from your customers. Curiosity has the power to change everything — for the better. It drives invention, innovation, and discovery. It is the driving force behind progress. Why? When your business has a curious attitude, they have the capability to stop chasing trends and start addressing its customers' deepest desires. In this episode, we'll discuss how you can incorporate curiosity into your business to develop better products and guide your marketing message. Breaking News EU Warns Twitter about Moderation Requirements Can't-Miss Resources Tweak of the Week: StreamYard On-Air Streamyard On-Air: Creating Professional Webinars Inspirational Nugget “Let us prepare our minds as if we’d come to the very end of life. Let us postpone nothing. Let us balance life’s books each day. . . . The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.” —SENECA If I lived today as if it were my last, what would I do? Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Amazing Benefits: Genuine Gratitude in Your Life & Marketing
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Infusing Genuine Gratitude into Your Life & Marketing
Related Episode: The Power of Gratitude. Related blog post: Why Gratitude is Incredibly Important. Can't-Miss Resource: Content Creator's Super Stack. Words of Wisdom You feel a lot more gratitude for what you do have and where you're going, and also urgency about where you want to be when you're faced with tragedy or death. You see how precious what we have is and how quickly it can be gone. — Jen I’ve had a wake-up call this year with my mom and my husband and our client and different people that it was just such a year of wake-up! Life is short. Deal with stuff now. — Shelley Breaking News Meta Disciplined or fired employees for taking over user accounts (CNBC) Tweak of the Week: Volley Volley is a video messaging app that makes it easy to have a meaningful conversation on your own time. For coaching, communities, teams, and more. Inspirational Nugget “It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” – David Steindl-Rast "I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments, gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith." — Brené Brown Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Delegation: 5 Things You Must Stop Doing
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Delegating tasks takes practice, but the benefits to your business are huge. It allows you to grow your business without having to do everything yourself, and it allows you to focus on the more important tasks. Learn the first 5 things you should delegate, including how to identify what will make the biggest impact on your business. Can't-Miss Resource LAST CHANCE to get this for free: How to Create, Publish, and Distribute Content Consistently Course at course.agkmedia.studio (coupon code AGKSAVER). Expires 11/18/2022. Breaking News Understanding Your Audience: How to Age Down or Grow Up, TubeBuddy, November 10, 2022. Tweak of the Week: The NEW Descript Descript overhauled their IU and spiffed up their functionality. It's a pretty sweet release. If you like what you learn during the show, try it free at descript.com. Features discussed:
If you have a question, software, or something you want us to cover, email us at hello@womenconquerbiz.com Inspirational Nugget “When you are distressed by an external thing, it’s not the thing itself that troubles you, but only your judgment of it. And you can wipe this out at a moment’s notice.” —MARCUS AURELIUS What false judgment can I wipe away today? Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Create Your First Evergreen Webinar Funnel
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Evergreen Webinar FunnelIn our recent episode, How to Find the Perfect Opt-In to Boost Sales, we touched on the next-level marketing tactic of using an evergreen webinar to build a relationship with a prospect and guide them toward making a purchase with you. In this episode, we explore the basics of creating your first evergreen webinar funnel, including the apps we use, how to set it up and what to talk about in your webinar. Topics: Webinar basics
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What app/software do you need for webinars and funnels? How to set up an evergreen webinar funnel using WebinarKit Can't-Miss Resources
Breaking Marketing NewsLike our friends at Near Media, we are continuing to follow how younger generations use (or more specifically don't use) Google, and its impact on small business owners using SEO and Google Business Profiles to gain discoverability and traction. Increasingly, Zoomers (Gen Z) look to TikTok and Reddit for their search information. During the episode, we ask the question: is TikTok the Google of the future? Sources:
Software Review: Pabbly Connect (Zapier Alternative)Pabbly Connect is an attractive alternative to Zapier (especially if you're paying for Zapier).
If you have a question, software or something you want us to cover, email us at hello@womenconquerbiz.com Inspirational NuggetThere is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And... |
Nov 10, 2022 |
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How to Build a Profitable Email List + 3 Must-Send Emails
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Profitable Email ListWe know we need an email list and maybe you’ve even started building one. But how do we build it up and make it profitable? How do we automate emails and when should we send them out? What are the 5 automated emails we must send? This episode will help the unsure entrepreneurs who know they should grow their list and send emails, but they need guidance and motivation to get started. Topics include:
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Tweak of the Week: Pipedrive People ask me about the 'best CRM' all the time. Selecting a CRM (customer relationship management) is wholly based on your individual business needs. For example, one of the best CRMs available is Square. If that's your sole payment processor, it may be your best bet. If you have an email marketing system (e.g., ActiveCampaign) that includes a CRM, that could be easiest because all of your emails and sales information are in one place. This week's show, we highlighted Pipedrive.
If you have a question, software or something you want us to cover, email us at hello@womenconquerbiz.com Inspirational Nugget “You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar Focus on being the best person you can be in the present moment. On doing the right thing, right now. Be good and noble now—while it still matters. Can I do the right thing and not care about credit? This is difficult because we all want to get paid for our efforts. That’s why it is so challenging to start your own business and stick with it when you are not making any money in the beginning. But if I keep practicing what I do and offering value to anybody who is interested, it will pay off. I believe that is true and I look for the joy along the way to keep going. Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Powerful Product Ladders to Boost Client Attraction
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How to Build Your Product Ladder Why do you need a product ladder? How can you attract leads and increase sales even in uncertain economic times? A product ladder is a range of products varying in price and features. Product ladders make it easier for potential customers to get a sampling of your work or to jump in all the way. You can create a product ladder by breaking services into smaller chunks or offering products or services in bundles or packages. How do you get started building a product ladder? Join Jen and Shelley as they discuss how they are building their own product ladders and get their tips and tools to get it done quicker. Questions answered in this episode:
Key Insights You need to have a way to bring people in on a constant basis who are new. That will, after a few touch points, convert as clients. And the product ladder can really help with that. — Jen Jen's Free Marketing Self-Assessment: https://sendfox.com/wcb When people go through your product ladder, they're ready to engage with you. — Shelley Shelley's NEW COURSE: How to Create and Publish Consistent Content: https://agkmediastudio.vonza.com/courses/how-to-create-publish-and-distribute-content-consistently (use coupon code AGKSAVER for early-bird free access until 11/18/22) Breaking News YouTube Shorts allows creators to sample/clip videos from other creators TikTok replaces Netflix as second most-popular app for those under 35 Tweaks of the Week Landing Page Hot Tips by Rob Hope: $29 on AppSumo: https://appsumo.com/products/landing-page-hot-tips/ Learn more about Rob Hope: https://robhope.com Inspirational Nugget What, then, makes a person free from hindrance and self-determining? For wealth doesn’t, neither does high-office, state or kingdom—rather, something else must be found . . . in the case of living, it is the knowledge of how to live. —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 4.1.62–64 You have two essential tasks in life: to be a good person and to pursue the occupation that you love. Everything else is a waste of energy and a squandering of your potential. How does one do that? OK, that’s a tougher question. But the philosophy we see from the Stoics makes it simple enough: say no to distractions, to destructive emotions, to outside pressure. Ask yourself: What is it that only I can do? What is the best use of my limited time on this planet? Try to do the right thing when the situation calls for it. Treat other people the way you would hope to be treated. And understand that every small choice and tiny matter is an opportunity to practice these larger principles. What are my tasks in this life? My tasks are to help older people share their message of wisdom, peace, and hope with the world by setting up a home studio and putting out content every week. Only then will... |
Oct 28, 2022 |
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How to Find the Perfect Opt-In to Boost Sales
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Your Perfect Opt-In The top marketing experts tell us to build our “business home” on “owned property,” not the “rented land” of social media. That means we need to establish and grow an email list where our most loyal and interested audience can be reached. But how do we get them to sign up? We offer them the perfect opt-in, free download, automated webinar, …. lead magnet. Then, over time, we can offer them all our products and services while we nurture and build a relationship with them. How do we know what will be the perfect, irresistible opt-in? That's what we'll discuss in this exciting and revealing episode. Words of Wisdom We overthink this whole process. Your first opt-in is really what do you know like the back of your hand that's related to something that you do and that's interesting to people? — Jen Once people sign up and opt-in to your community because of that opt-in lead magnet, then they expect more of that throughout your emails and newsletters, your offerings, all your products, all your shows, everything has got to be in alignment with whatever you're putting out there as an opt-in. That's how you're going to get a higher open rate on your emails. — Shelley Can't-Miss Resources Shelley's NEW COURSE: How to Create and Publish Consistent Content: https://agkmediastudio.vonza.com/courses/how-to-create-publish-and-distribute-content-consistently (use coupon code AGKSAVER for early-bird free access until 11/18/22) Free Marketing Self-Assessment: https://sendfox.com/wcb Breaking News Marketing Brew: Customers are researching brand stances and voting with their dollar ahead of the midterms: https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2022/09/30/customers-are-researching-brand-stances-and-voting-with-their-dollar-ahead-of-the-midterms
Tweak of the Week OmmWriter: https://ommwriter.com/ (distraction-free writing) Inspirational Nugget There is no good for a human being except what creates justice, self-control, courage, and freedom, and nothing evil except what destroys these things. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations What’s the meaning of life? Why was I born? Most of us struggle with these questions. No amount of travel, reading or clever sages can give you the answer. It is not our question to ask. Instead, it is we who are being asked and our lives are the answer. You must find the answer in your actions, in living the good life—by embodying the principles of justice, self-control, courage, freedom, and abstaining from evil. Do my principles show themselves in my life? Do they show up in my work and the content I produce? Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Launching a New Product or Service? Your 4 Most Important Questions
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4 Critical Questions Before Launching a New Product or Service As business owners, we LOVE to chase our ideas. What's better than attracting our customers with a new offering? BUT have you asked all the important questions you need to consider before going all-in? During this episode, we uncover the 4 KEY questions you MUST ASK before you start something new. Why? Because it takes too much time to launch and market your ideas, so you want to get it right the first time. Can't-Miss Resources Free Marketing Self Assessment Consistent Content Creation Framework Words of Wisdom You need to have deadlines and finances tied to what success is. If you don't, how do you know when you get there? — Jen We're specifically trying to focus here on new things, like a new program, a new product, a new service, and a campaign that would fit into that. And then, how do you know when you've gotten success out of that campaign? — Shelley Breaking News Have you started planning for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday? Here's what we can learn from a second Prime Day and inflation. Tweak of the Week Descript video editing and captioning Inspirational Nugget Epictetus once said, “If anyone would take two words to heart and take pains to govern and watch over themselves by them, they will live an impeccable and immensely tranquil life. The two words are: persist and resist.” That’s great advice. But what principles should determine what we persist in and what we ought to resist? Marcus supplies that answer: reverence and justice. In other words, virtue. What do my principles tell me about persisting and resisting? Persist in love and resist hate. Persist in doing the things that bring me joy and resist the procrastinating, buffering activities that keep me hiding from the world and my responsibilities. Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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How FOMO Kills Your Marketing: Why Patience is a Virtue
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Why Shiny Object Syndrome and FOMO Kill Your Marketing Do you have shiny object syndrome? Marketing changes Every.Single.Day. AND, it's easy to forget the power of PATIENCE in marketing. If you're always jumping to the newest tactics and latest, greatest software, learn why you're killing your marketing (and hurting your business). Words of Wisdom As business owners, we have to be willing to stand our ground and say, “This is what I stand for. This is what I'm going to do. Follow me chicken, I have the corn. — Jen I like to preach consistent content creation, and then you can add to that. But that's your foundation. Your foundation is to be consistent, to put out content every week. Get to the essence of your message and share that with the world. — Shelley Breaking News All the Key Updates for Marketers from Google’s 2022 ‘SearchOn’ Event (Social Media Today): More ways to search, more personalized results, and more potential influence from forums are some of the key considerations for future SEO performance. Google's Resources: https://searchon.withgoogle.com/ Can't-Miss Resources Jen's Marketing Self Assessment: https://sendfox.com/wcb Shelley's Content Creation Framework: https://sendfox.com/lp/1j24yz Tweak of the Week: Canva Visual Worksuite Suggestion came from Sally Moon Meditation: https://www.sallymoonmeditation.com/ We cover what's new in Canva: https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/unveiling-the-canva-visual-worksuite/ If you have a question, software or something you want us to cover, email us at hello@womenconquerbiz.com Inspirational Nugget Nothing can satisfy greed, but even a small measure satisfies nature. No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have. —SENECA There is an old Chinese proverb, "One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life." Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Streamline Content Creation with Batching: How to Batch Your Content
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Content Batching Bonanza If you feel like you never have time to create content for your audience, we are going to blow your mind with content batching. Today we're talking about how to streamline content creation with batching. Are you getting everything you can out of your content? Maybe you feel too rushed to get everything done and you’re overwhelmed with tasks. Learn how to carve out time for content batching, including setting up a structure for creating batches of content all at once, including repurposing, and how that can reduce stress and allow you to shine online.
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Words of Wisdom Simplicity aids in consistency. If you don't make everything brand new every single time, you can have a really consistent look and feel, and it's very easy to mass produce your content. It also means that people, when they see it, they know that it's you. — Jen You’ve got to know your minimums! — Shelley Breaking News Shelley attended her first Ren Fair Jen appeared on the Talk Commerce podcast TikTok’s growth may be slowing (Business Insider)
YouTube updated creator pay program to include Shorts (Business Insider):
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Business Burnout: Get Your Marketing Mojo Back
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Business Burnout It's hard to succeed when you're not motivated. It's hard to get motivated when you're burned out. This week, we talk about burnout, boundaries, and getting your mojo back in time for the last quarter of 2022. Topics include:
Words of Wisdom Every marketing action you take is tied to a broader business goal. So how are you going to make money from sitting on social media all day? You're not. So come up with the ways that you can amplify your voice and your impact for these three to five priorities you have between now and the end of the year. What's the minimum it's going to take for that? — Jen One of the major things for me to keep consistent with content creation is I have to have a minimums framework. I do this minimum stuff every week and then I have a schedule that I follow to get it done. And then everything else is just gravy. If I get more done, that's great. — Shelley Breaking News
Can't-Miss Resources Tweak of the Week CoSchedule Headline Analyzer (free+): want to create good content? Start with the headline. This tool will help you push all the right buttons (or 'grab them by the feelings' as Shelley put it) Inspirational Nugget If the grain sprouts before the stalk is fully developed, it will never ripen. Display fruit too soon, and the winter will kill you. —Epictetus Seeds are long underground germinating. Do the work required to nurture and tend to them. So that they—and you—are prepared and sturdy for the hard winters of life. Are you sizzle or steak? All sizzle and no steak means someone or something does not live up to its reputation, that someone or something is touted as being bigger, better, more important, more talented, or superior in some way but in reality, is not. It’s a lot like being all talk and no action or a shallow person with surface-level relationships who do not show up when things get difficult. Take the time to build slowly and steadily without expecting huge results in a short amount of time. Set your expectations appropriately and you’re less likely to burn out or get disappointed and... |
Sep 16, 2022 |
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What if Social Media Disappeared? Marketing without Social Media
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What If Social Media Disappeared? Are you overly reliant on social media? What if social media disappeared? What would you do? Our show talks a lot about creating content and running a business using digital marketing tactics. All.The.Time. In this episode, Jen and Shelley discuss what they would do if social media suddenly disappeared. They discuss how you can adapt your marketing strategies, develop your business differently, and even who you could reach out to and how to go about reaching them. Training topics include:
Free Download: The Client Attraction Checklist: 23 of The Most Effective Ways To Attract Qualified Leads Words of Wisdom By diversifying your marketing and not relying solely on social media, you become much more resilient. — Jen Collaboration is a great place to start because the people who know you are the people who are most open to your offers in working with you. — Shelley Breaking News Freelancers now 36% of the Workforce (Near Media): we discuss whether this is good (or bad) for workers in general and freelancers in particular. Can't-Miss Resources Tweak of the Week (Software to Look Into) Shift "the workstation for productive people" — organize your email accounts (all of them!) and apps in one place. Tired of having 5000 tabs open? Consider using Shift ($99/year). A cheaper alternative: Kiwi for Gmail (Free - $58/yr.) Inspirational Nugget The stable person keeps their rational soul invincible, for it’s precisely in the good times they prove their strength against adversity. — Seneca Am I prepared for my bubble to burst? We cannot rely too heavily on what has been, up to this point, normal. We have witnessed over the last two years that everything can shut down overnight. Events and flights cancel, jobs disappear, and family and friends get sick and die. What then can we rely upon? Our values and ideals. When we choose our goals based on our values, we will always discover another way to achieve a value-based goal when we run into unexpected obstacles. Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Dropshipping for Beginners: Using Amazon & Printful to Transform Services into Products
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Dropshipping for Beginners If you don't know what dropshipping is, it's basically selling physical products without having to worry about stocking them. No more garages filled with books and t-shirts! Learn the easiest ways you can transform your podcast, creative content, or your online services into tangible, physical products you can sell online. We’ll share our own experiences with Amazon, Printful, and other dropshipping platforms so you can get started creating additional income today.
Dropshipping for Beginners Slides Words of Wisdom Dropshipping is great if you're location independent or testing out products because it reduces overhead and takes production and shipping logistics off your hands. — Jen Breaking News Can't-Miss Resources Jen's Marketing Self-Assessment Tweak of the Week Hindenburg Narrator: the perfect tool for audiobook narration Inspirational Nugget Nobody gets out of here alive. Cherish every moment. Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Create Your Course Online: Best Online Course Platforms 2022
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Best Online Course Platforms 2022 With the rise of self-publishing and the success of platforms such as YouTube, blogging, and podcasting, there is now a tremendous demand for online courses. By using online course creation platforms, businesses can create courses to sell or use internally. These platforms are a great way to promote your brand, business, products, and services to increase revenue. Get the details on the top online course platforms for creating, hosting, and selling your online course. *We chat longer at the beginning than usual (because Jen drove a Lamborghini). If you're here for course platforms only, start at 17 minutes. Slides: Best Online Course Platforms 2022 Words of Wisdom What will your students learn? You have to think about transformation. Consider where people are going to be at the end because it helps them navigate whether they want to buy from you. — Jen It's like any digital product. If you are doing it on your own, then you are responsible for selling it on your own, marketing it, getting it out into the world bringing people into it. If you want somebody else to do that for you, then put it up somewhere like Udemy and let them take care of all the marketing. — Shelley Breaking News Near media reporting, Yelp’s new revenue stream is selling business data. Can't-Miss Resources Inspirational Nugget
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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E-commerce Beginner's Guide: Create Your First E-commerce Strategy
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E-commerce Beginner's Guide Every business is starting to sell online. With the e-commerce market growing at a fast pace, there is every reason to set up your own online shop. However, running an e-commerce business is not as easy as it looks. To succeed you will need to constantly adjust your strategy to meet the needs of your customers. In this episode, we show you how to create your first e-commerce strategy, based on your offer: physical products, digital products, online services, or a hybrid. We also explain how to do a SWOT analysis of your business to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Breaking Marketing News: Can't-Miss Resources: Grab Jen's Free Marketing Self-Assessment Subscribe to Shelley's LinkedIn newsletter Tweak of the Week: Inspirational Nugget: Even one minute without playing the blame game is progress in the art of living. Can I go a whole day without blaming others?
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Recession-Proof Your Business: Creative Revenue Streams
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Create a Recession-Proof Business Having only one revenue stream means taking a chance that it will never fail. When the economy experiences changes that affect your business, income can quickly dry up. If you rely solely on a few steady clients for all your income, what happens if they suddenly leave you? That’s why we recommend creating multiple, and diverse revenue streams to support your business. In this episode, we’ll explore passive and active revenue streams, and how to open up new pathways to earning revenue.
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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How to Be a Great Podcast Guest and Promote Your Business
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How to Be a Great Podcast Guest and Promote Your Business Podcast guesting is one of the BEST ways to promote your business (for free!). You can expand your brand, reach a new audience, gain credibility and showcase your products and services. But how can you find the right podcast and get booked as a guest? How do you deliver the exceptional value your host expects? Shelley gives us the scoop on finding and reaching out to podcast hosts and shares how to be great guest podcast hosts will want to collaborate with, promote and refer to others. The Path to Visibility as a Podcast Guest
Words of Wisdom Bring your best stories to that podcast. Don't worry about promoting your business so much as you worry about entertaining and educating that audience and then they will enjoy you so much that they'll want to listen to you in other places. Milton Hershey said, “Give them quality. That's the best kind of advertising.” So if you want to promote your business, be really authentically you and do your best to provide value to that audience. — Shelley Breaking News Jen is teaching a class today so Shelley is going solo for today's presentation! Can't-Miss Resources You can view the Google Slides for today's presentation Content Consistency Framework and Schedule Tweaks of the Week Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield podcast episode #484 Hindsight is 20/20: 3 Things I Wish I Did When I First Started Out - Her number one piece of advice is to create consistent content! Inspirational Nugget Late in his life, after surgery, Theodore Roosevelt was told he might be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his days. He responded, “All right! I can work that way too!” We can respond to even the most disabling turns of fate by working with what we’ve got and choosing a positive attitude in any situation. Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Content Creator Collaboration for Audience Growth
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How do creator collaborations help you expand your audience? The fastest way to grow your audience is to join forces through collaboration with other creators. There are as many ways to do that as there are imaginative people to collaborate with, but how do you get started? Who can you collaborate with? What’s the best way to reach out and work with new people? It comes down to relationship building and networking with other creators, coaches, and speakers. In this episode, we'll share how beginners can get started with cross-promotion and other simple one-time collaborative efforts, then take you all the way through to joint ventures and affiliate marketing. Methods of collaboration we explore:
Words of Wisdom Don't turn down speaking engagements, just because you can't sell from the stage. You are your product. — Jen We look at our analytics and if we see a big jump of downloads I had when this person was on; I know she promoted herself. She promoted that podcast and I want to have her back. — Shelley Breaking News
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Inspirational Nugget “Indeed, if you find anything in human life better than justice, truth, self-control, courage—in short, anything better than the sufficiency of your own mind, which keeps you acting according to the demands of true reason and accepting what fate gives you outside of your own power of choice—I tell you, if you can see anything better than this, turn to it heart and soul and take full advantage of this greater good you’ve found.” —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 3.6.1 Money creates problems. Climbing one mountain exposes another, higher peak. There is never enough love. Virtue is the one good that reveals itself to be more than we expect. Virtue—made up of... |
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Social Media Automation: Best Productivity Boosting Marketing Tools
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Social Media Automation: Best Productivity Boosting Marketing Tools Are you sick of wasting hours every day on social media? Does it feel like you're not getting anything accomplished because of all the time you spend posting on your social media accounts? That's exactly how we felt. If you're spending too much time on social media, but not seeing any results, then this episode is for you. We'll guide you through solutions to help you boost your productivity. We review the best social media automation tools we've used and tested. We'll explain how they work, and how they can help you automate the social media aspect of your business, resulting in increased productivity and increased profits.
Words of Wisdom How do you get your social media automation going so that you can spend your time engaging? You get your stuff, you create it, you put it in a social scheduler, and then the next step is to automate it as much as possible. Then you can be commenting and engaging and asking questions and driving people to the content that you're sharing on social. — Jen Can't-Miss Resources SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER: get a LIFETIME 15% off discount on Jen’s courses and community: https://www.epiphanycourses.com/podcast Content Consistency Framework and Schedule https://framework.agkmedia.studio Connect with Us Podcast Production
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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How to Expand Your Reach on Social Media with Effective Engagement
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How to Expand Your Reach on Social Media with Effective Engagement How do you increase your engagement and reach on social media in 2022?
Words of Wisdom If you don't have time to post a lot, go comment on other people's posts. Go find people that are in your area or adjacent or people who might be your ideal client and watch what they post and then comment on it. It positions you as a thought leader if you are professional and you are sharing something of value to other people. It makes a tremendous difference because when you comment on other people's posts, you're expanding your reach beyond your own followers and you're opening the door for other people to find out about you and what it is that you do. — Jen If you are trying to connect with somebody and they have a social media presence, go find out about them, instead of asking stupid questions that you could have just looked on their Facebook page or their LinkedIn page and found out for yourself. Instead of asking them those things, ask them deeper things that nobody asks them. — Shelley Breaking News
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Monetize Your Content: From Content Creator to Content Entrepreneur
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Transitioning to a Content Entrepreneur The content entrepreneur drives the creator economy through the content-first/audience-first strategy. How do you know when your content creation hobby is ready to transition to a content entrepreneur business? What are the steps you must take to build a profitable business from your content and audience? In this episode, we will explore the ways we move from having a hobby to a "jobby" to becoming a business owner. We'll talk about preparing mentally, emotionally, and physically to become a digital CEO and how to build a money-making machine. What are the steps you must take to build a profitable business from your content and audience? o Hobby o “Jobby” o Business o Build a money-making content entrepreneur machine Words of Wisdom Algorithms and the rented space and stuff like it could all change and those people could go away. It's not a list. You can't just pick up that list of people and say, now I'm going over here. But people who really want to engage with you, people who really want to learn from you, people who want to listen to you, they subscribe. Then wherever you go, they will continue to follow you. And that's why I tell a lot of people to make sure you're asking people to subscribe to your email list. — Jen I think it's a performer mentality. Performers are used to working with venues, showing up, and then whoever is in the audience is who they perform for. But when you become a performer who has a following, who has a fan base, then it's really important to be able to have some kind of communication going on with your fan base outside of just showing up. — Shelley Breaking News
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Skyscraper Pages and Pillar Posts: How to Create Powerful, Authority-Building Content
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Skyscraper Pages Last week, we talked about topic clusters, making lists of topics or content themes based on your expertise. A list is nice, but what do you do with it? This week we're detailing skyscraper pages. Sometimes called pillar posts, or the skyscraper technique, think of this as the 'center' of your topic cluster — the most important content related to a cluster. Think of this as your 'ultimate guide' to ultimate guides. Presentation/Training: What is a skyscraper page? How does it build authority?
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Topic Clusters: Fresh Ideas Based on Expertise
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We’ve talked A LOT about researching content based on customer testimonials and basic keyword research. But if you want to know the SECRET to reach the right audience with your expertise, the solution is within YOU. This week’s show is all about creating topic clusters (AKA content themes) based on your expertise. You’ll find you have a goldmine within you. We’ll help you unlock the riches. TRAINING: TOPIC CLUSTERS E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
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STAY CONNECTED: 🌍See Jen’s website: https://www.womenconquerbiz.com 🌍Jen’s courses: https://epiphanycourses.com 🎙️Listen to the podcast: https://plnk.to/womenconquerbusiness 💼Follow Jen on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jensmcfarland 🌍See Shelley’s website: https://www.livecast.life/ 💼Follow Shelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleycarney/ BREAKING NEWS: Vidcon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/vidcon Unfortunately, Jen can’t be there (gave up ticket!) WORDS OF WISDOM: It’s important that whatever you create is within your expertise and is authoritative, meaning you’re creating it to create value, to help people. And that it is based on expertise and part of what helps with that is if you link to other things. So something like topic clusters, you might link out to HubSpot or Semrush, or any of these different SEO companies to show that you have well researched it and you’re within your lane. — Jen We have found that when you completely radically change, sometimes you have a small group of people who stay with you because they like... |
Jun 24, 2022 |
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How to Create a Successful Blog for Your Business
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When creating content for your business website, you have so many choices: podcasting, videos, email marketing... it’s easy to forget about blogs. We’ll talk about how to create a successful blog for your business, including finding the right blog service (or hosting it on your own website), how to find topics that appeal to your customers and the essentials you need to include in each blog post. STAY CONNECTED: 🌍See Jen’s website: https://www.womenconquerbiz.com 🌍Jen’s courses: https://epiphanycourses.com 🎙️Listen to the podcast: https://plnk.to/womenconquerbusiness 💼Follow Jen on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jensmcfarland 🌍See Shelley’s website: https://www.livecast.life/ 💼Follow Shelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleycarney/ BREAKING NEWS: Ahrefs releases Yep search engine (https://yep.com/) (in beta)
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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How to Start with YouTube: Beginner's Guide
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How to Start with YouTube Hey everyone! Today, Shelley and I guide you through how to start with YouTube, the second largest search engine and most popular social media channel in the US.
Words of Wisdom At the beginning of crafting that show, get those biggest fans who, if you don't want to do it by yourself, then you need to be with somebody who is saying, oh, they're really great. You want this. It really helps you feel engaged and excited about your own show too. — Jen They may have searched for a term, found your video, and watched it, but they don't know if that's a one-off or if that's something that you do all the time. You want to show in your branding what you're all about, and what people can learn when they come to your channel. — Shelley Breaking News Signs that YouTube is getting into the podcasting business Can't-Miss Resources
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Create Video Script Templates to Increase Content Quality
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Video Script Templates Make Your Life EasierCreating a video series or podcast is a great way to build an audience, share your content and grow your business. However, creating good content takes time and effort, and good content starts with a good outline. Drafting an outline, show flow, or script is an important step in creating a video series or podcast. It helps you create a plan and stick to it, while also keeping you focused on your point. In this episode, we talk about why scripting is important, what to put in it, how we use our show flow, and how to create video script templates for your own projects. Here's what we discuss in this episode:
Words of WisdomAs busy business owners who have a lot on our plates, the structure helps keep us in line. And then the other thing that the structure helps with is it helps listeners and viewers know kind of what to expect. — Jen I've been livestreaming since 2017. Every week you learn things, you learn what works and what doesn't. I studied other people who also livestream and their methods. Then I put the show flow together based on that. I try to keep it simple enough that it turns into the show notes because we can plug in the resources. — Shelley Breaking News
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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How to Get More Comfortable on Camera
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How to Get More Comfortable on Camera Video content is more important than ever, and this new era of content marketing has created a huge demand for public speakers. Video content can be the most powerful way to connect with your audience. But only when you’re comfortable on camera. If you're doing a lot of events, attending conferences, or you just want to build your brand, video content needs to be part of the mix. Topics Include:
Breaking News It’s important to look after your mental health after tragic events, like the recent school shootings. Here are a few recommendations for self-care in the coming days:
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources. We also talk briefly about navigating tragedy and marketing. Can't-Miss Resources
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May 26, 2022 |
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DIY Video Recording Studio: Essentials to Get Started
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DIY Video Recording Studio: Essentials to Get StartedIf you'd like to create videos to support your business, look no further. We'll cover the essentials to get your DIY video recording studio up and running, including options for a bare-bones budget, and the first upgrades to consider. Shelley Carney and Toby Younis, livestreaming experts with their own in-home studios, host this episode. Jen McFarland is on vacation, living in a yurt without Wi-Fi. We'll share the minimum livestreaming and video recording in-home studio set up including:
Words of WisdomThe minimum setup to get you started, but to still look professional, is a high-speed internet connection, computer hardware, studio equipment, the microphone and headset, and applications, which are going to help you to get online and do everything in a simple way.–Shelley Carney The minimum requirements that you want are the ping. That's the signal that goes between you and your server provider to see how long it takes to ping one another. The minimum is 10 milliseconds, 10 or less. Five megabytes upload because live streaming is all about upload. If the service provides 10 that's great. Five megabytes download, but the more important of the two is the upload.–Toby Younis Breaking NewsIf you want to start a podcast, consider a video-first podcast option. Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights revealed that 10% of survey respondents said they only ‘watched’ podcasts in the last week, and 60% of weekly consumers (audio and video) said they prefer podcasts with video. Related Episodes & ContentTweak of the WeekFind new and used hard-to-find books at Abe Books. Inspirational NuggetMay is National Stroke Awareness Month. Every year, the National Stroke Association leads the stroke community in providing ways to learn about stroke, sharable resources, and opportunities to participate. #strokeawareness How the Show Gets Done
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How Content Marketing Supports Your Business Goals
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Content Marketing to Support Your GoalsIf you’re curious about content marketing, or specifically how content marketing connects to your business goals, you’re in the right place. Learn why what you say, how you say it, and how often you repeat the message plays into every successful business.
Words of WisdomContent marketing is the long game, so you want to have things along the way that you can celebrate. I think celebration and reflection are really important in this process. — Jen Growing your audience means that you're likely to have more prospects within that growing audience who are interested in buying from you. And the more you can connect with that audience, the more loyal they become. The more likely they are to trust you enough to spend money with you. — Shelley Breaking News
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Inspirational NuggetKindness is invincible, but only when it’s sincere, with no hypocrisy or faking. For what can even the most malicious person do if you keep showing kindness? What if the next time you were treated meanly, you didn’t just restrain yourself from fighting back—what if you responded with unmitigated kindness? What if you could “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you”? What kind of effect do you think that would have? Connect with UsPodcast Production
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May 12, 2022 |
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Content Marketing 101: the Art of Stopping the Scroll
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Content marketing is one of the few things that can help a small business build a loyal following and generate leads. This episode covers the basics, including content marketing 101, why it’s essential, and getting started. This week’s episode we will share content marketing concepts and strategies to grow your influence, impact, and income. Content marketing is a marketing strategy used to attract, engage, and retain an audience by creating and sharing relevant articles, videos, podcasts, and other media. This approach establishes expertise, promotes brand awareness, and keeps your business top of mind when it's time to buy what you sell.
Words of WisdomTypically, when I talk about consistency, it's within the category of goals. But your content marketing should have goals attached to it. If you want to reach your goals, you have to find that thing that you like to do enough that you're going to do it consistently. — Jen You need to define your audience. Who is your audience? For most of us, as content creators and entrepreneurs, our audience is people who are like us. They may be one or two steps behind us, but they're on the same path. — Shelley Breaking News
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Marketing Campaign Ideas That Help You Get Traction
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Marketing Campaign IdeasYou want to launch your new product or service, but how do you get attention from the right people at the right time? What is the secret that successful entrepreneurs know and use to gain visibility and credibility for their brand and business? In this week's episode, you'll learn marketing campaign ideas that actually work so you can reach your goals. Here are some of the topics we cover:
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Marketing Campaigns 101: 7 Winning Strategies
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Summary: Marketing Campaigns 101Creating content is great... but growing your audience (and influence) starts with marketing campaigns. In other words, you have to let people know about your content, products, and services — not once, but over the course of time — to generate interest, build trust, and make sales. Marketing campaigns, when done right, check all the boxes. This fun, interactive episode reviews marketing campaigns 101 and gives you all the nuts and bolts for how to successfully put together a marketing campaign to promote your online services and digital products. We cover the 7 winning strategies behind successful marketing campaigns:
We also recommend listening to the earlier episode, How to Launch your Ideas in 6 Weeks, with MissingLettr founder, Benjamin Dell. Watch the show on YouTube. Words of WisdomWhen we're talking about marketing campaigns, it really is about building a structure around your content for how you're going to get it out into the world. — Jen Sometimes you have to try it several times to really get a feel of is this working for me? Live streaming, is that working for me? Are people going to show up? You can't do it one or two times and then say yes or no, it didn't work. You have to stick with that one for a while. But then there are bigger campaigns like launches and challenges and you have to say did I get close to my goal? Did I get enough ROI on this activity that I would do it again? Once you do find those things that really work well for you, then you can systemize and put them into your schedule. — Shelley Can't Miss Resources
Show NotesBuilding your first marketing campaign: 7 things to succeedWhat are marketing campaigns? (Believe it or not, you've probably been doing it all along!) Here are the Top 7 elements of a successful marketing campaign (we talk about this in-depth):
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Spring Cleaning Your Small Business in 4 Easy Steps
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Summary: Spring Cleaning You Small BusinessSpring is here! If you're sprucing up your house with a little spring cleaning, it's also a great time for spring cleaning your small business. We cover the 4 key areas you need to clean up to make your business shine:
Watch this week's episode on YouTube We're live on YouTube Thursdays at 10 AM US/Pacific. Subscribe to the channel to have your marketing questions answered. Words of WisdomWe just finished the first quarter of the year, If you keep track of that. We're at the beginning of the second quarter now. Do you need to adjust your goals? — Jen We've been interviewing digital marketing experts, and we took quotes from the six people we have spoken with and found a theme. The theme was having authentic conversations within your content to attract an audience and to make them feel like they belong. Give them ownership of what your content is all about. We decided we need to have more conversations where we're giving people a chance to give us feedback and to talk about what they want to talk about. We looked at our marketing strategies. We said how could we make it better? — Shelley Recommended ListeningWe also recommend listening to this earlier episode, spring clean your business, and avoid project fatigue. Show NotesBreaking News
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Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs: Do Apps Work?
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Episode SummaryProductivity, especially for entrepreneurs is often a big challenge. This is where productivity apps, gadgets, and tools come in. But do they work? In this episode, we go over the pros and cons of some of the most popular tools and techniques, including when (or if!) you need to use an app to help you get the job done. We also discuss some of the most popular productivity apps and tools, including Trello, Todoist, Evernote, Google Tasks, and more. Learn the good and the bad of the apps, and how they can be used to achieve better productivity. Resources
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14:33 Productivity vs. Working Long Hours 19:42 The Pros and Cons of Productivity Tools 30:06 Productive Apps Are The Ones That Work Best for You
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How to Automate Daily Tasks to Increase Business Productivity
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Increase Business Productivity with Automation: Episode SummaryProductivity is the speed of your business. How quickly do you deliver products to be sold? And, is it a repeatable process? When you look at it this way, increasing your business productivity is a crucial key to success. Jen McFarland and Shelley Carney discuss how to automate daily tasks to boost your business productivity. We'll go over all the things you can do to automate, providing amazing ideas you can implement now to save you time and money. Amazing Resources
Show Notes0:00 Music and Intro 01:02 Productivity, Efficiency, and Automation 10:15 Pinterest In-App Checkout and Pin Sharing Across Platforms 12:44 Weekend Update, Van Gogh and Skating with Podcasters in Centralia
17:11 How Shelley Uses Automation 19:07 Is a Social Media Scheduler a Good Idea? (Hint: Yes) 32:40 We Wrote the Book on Writing Books Fast
34:40 Increase Business Productivity with the Right Software 36:40 Listen to Shelley's Soothing Voice 37:30 Happy St. Paddy's Day: How Irish Are These Lasses? 42:44 Google Slides FTW!
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How Productivity is Calculated: Smart Tips to Save You Time
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How Productivity is Calculated Episode SummaryProductivity is important for any business to be successful, especially if it's a small one that relies on the efforts of a few people. But… how is productivity calculated? More importantly, how can you measure and improve the productivity of your business? In this video, we’ll provide a few tips that can help measure productivity, including how to break down tasks effectively and how to conduct a time audit to help you prioritize key tasks, reallocate resources, and target areas where you can improve your business the most. Amazing ResourcesIncrease your content creation productivity by watching Shelley's Livecast Live series on YouTube. Find the Right Marketing Tools for Your Small Business: Wasted Money on Apps? Does Technology Overwhelm You? Then This Course is a No-Brainer (created for non-technical Entrepreneurs). This $75 course created by Jen McFarland will save you hundreds if not thousands in finding marketing software for your business. Show Notes0:00 Music and Intro 1:07 Livecast Life Book, Windows Woes & Dragon Boat Practice
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26:19 Business initiatives and Breaking Down Tasks 32:50 How to Conduct a Time Audit
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Why is Productivity Important in Business? Time Management and Non-Negotiables
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Productivity in Business SummaryWhether you’re a solopreneur or leading a small team, productivity is crucial to your business growth. We also discuss what productivity is and why it’s important to your business. We also chat about how productivity, time management, and non-negotiables can work together to keep you on track, and off the 'time waster' path. There is more than one way to get things done. It's important to find what works for you. Here are some tips and tricks to help you boost your productivity, and more importantly, your earnings. We're discussing productivity all month so be sure to send us your questions. Show Notes00:00 What's new with us 5:34 International Women's Day
10:11 IGTV Is Going Away (sort of) 12:47 What is Productivity? Why is Productivity Important in Business? 20:28 Awareness and Analyzing Activities 21:57 What are Your Non-Negotiables? 40:04 Pomodoro Method
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49:24 Become Accountable for Daily Joy Snag these Free Productivity GuidesIncrease your content creation productivity by watching Shelley's Livecast Live series on YouTube. Grab the Women Conquer Business Free... |
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Fight Information Overload and Start Marketing
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Information Overload Episode SummaryIn this inspirational and coaching episode, we'll talk about ways information overload can prevent small businesses from taking action, especially when it comes to marketing your business. Learn how to narrow your focus and choose the best information, enabling you to make decisions while feeling less overwhelmed and overloaded in the process. We believe clarity and focus will move you forward in your business journey. We also discuss our own struggles at times and offer several tops so you can move past all of the marketing (mis)information and slide behind the driver's seat and start marketing with purpose and vigor. Quick QuotesWhen I first became an entrepreneur, I thought I had to do everything. That's one of the reasons why I talk about distractions and information overload a lot. I really felt it at a significant level when I first got started. I believed that business building was a sprint, not a marathon. If you believe that things are quick and that you're behind, it's a good time to take a step back and say, no, I'm not behind. It's that building a business is difficult, and it takes time and I need to be consistently marketing and showing up. - Jen We pivoted last year. We started this new business, and we had come up with a design. It continues to evolve as you work through a perfecting process. You have to give yourself grace to say, I'm going to be learning. Even if you have done things similar in the past, each new thing requires that you work through it. So give yourself grace, understand that it's a learning process, and it's going to take time to perfect the process. - Shelley Connect with UsSubscribe on YouTube to join us live Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles) Subscribe to our newsletter to get all the latest marketing news (emails about 2x/mo.) Send us your marketing questions — we would LOVE to answer your questions during a show! Amazing Free ResourcesVisibility for Your Podcast: Get your podcast seen and heard in as many places as possible! 3 Mistakes Podcasters Make: Free course! How to Adjust Your Marketing Strategy to Save Your Sanity (And Your Business) Related Content
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Should I Create a Course to Expand My Brand and Business?
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Should I Create a Course to Expand My Brand and Business?Episode SummaryHave you been thinking about creating a course or two to expand your brand and increase revenue in your business? Is it the right time? Is it the right move for you? Join our conversation to find out who should be producing courses and why, and what the best methods are for building and selling courses. We'll share the simple steps to designing and generating digital courses to transform your ideal clients and increase your impact and income.Summary paragraphs Live Streaming at 10 AM Every ThursdayWe are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). We'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Related Episodes & Content
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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5 Most Effective Organic Digital Marketing Strategies
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5 Most Effective Organic Digital Marketing StrategiesDigital Marketing Strategies SummaryEvery entrepreneur and small business owner needs effective digital marketing strategies that are easy to implement and work for any stage of business. What are the top 5 digital marketing strategies that will get your online presence seen by millions of people and get you more leads and sales? Take your online presence to the next level when you optimize your website, improve your blogging SEO, consistently engage in social media marketing while producing helpful and informative content regularly. We'll share simple ways to use key digital marketing techniques to reach more leads and increase your revenue. We are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). Subscribe today! Join Us At 10 AM PST ThursdaysWe are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). We'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Amazing Free ResourcesVisibility for Your Podcast: Get your podcast seen and heard in as many places as possible! 3 Mistakes Podcasters Make: Free course! How to Adjust Your Marketing Strategy to Save Your Sanity (And Your Business) Marketing Freedom: Get the Right Marketing Tools to 10x Your Business: This free 10-page handout will walk you through the key questions you need to answer to find the best marketing tools to support your business. Curious About Livestreaming?Related Blog Posts
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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How to Boost Business Visibility with Community Engagement
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Business Visibility Episode SummaryAre you ready to boost your business visibility? It's important to be active in communities to reach a new audience, increase brand awareness, and build relationships that will help you grow your business. Which forms of community engagement can help grow a business the most? How can you quickly find communities related to your niche and effectively engage as a member? We share simple steps for working within a community that is aligned with your values. You’ll spark opportunities to share your expertise while you inspire trust in your abilities to provide high-quality, consequential service to potential clients. Live Streaming at 10 AM Every ThursdayWe are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). We'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Related Episodes & ContentHow the Show Gets Done
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Repurpose Content to Promote Your Business
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Have you ever wondered how to repurpose content without wasting hours of your day? Us too. The main idea behind repurposing content is to take something you’ve created and share it in a new way to give it new life. The hard work of the original creation is already done and there are a few other benefits for repurposing content including: reaching new audiences, reinforcing your message, and improving organic visibility. We'll share simple steps for creating content that can easily be repurposed in other formats and the strategies we use to multiply and leverage your original work. Live Streaming Thursdays at 10 AM PacificWe are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). Send Us Your QuestionsWe'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Register for The More You Glow SeriesHow to Self Publish on AmazonFree Download: Visibility for Your PodcastRelated ContentHow the Show Gets Done
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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How to Find the Right Marketing Tools for Your Small Business in 3 Easy Steps
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Marketing Tools Episode SummaryThe best marketing tools help you to reach a wider audience, stay in touch with your customers, connect with prospects, and grow your business. But with so many marketing tools available, it can be hard to know where to start. Or, maybe you got started and the pieces don't *quite* feel like they're fitting together. We'll share simple steps for finding the RIGHT marketing tools to meet your goals, our marketing tool recommendations, the ones we use ourselves, and recommend to our clients. This is a great overview that helps you get started on the right foot. We also discuss Shopify's commerce reports, and the transformation of how people buy (and how you need to sell). Live Streaming Thursdays at 10 AM PacificWe are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). Send Us Your QuestionsWe'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Shopify's Commerce Report
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Create Consistent Content for Your Small Business
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We're excited to announce a new show format and exciting changes to the show. The biggest things you'll get are two hosts (twice the knowledge!), a fun format, and we've made it easier than ever to ask us questions before, during, and after the show. This week, we talked a lot about shoppable posts (interactive posts to help you sell your products) using video, and the easiest ways to get started not only creating content once but creating a repeatable process so you'll be connecting with customers on an ongoing basis. Changes to the Women Conquer Business ShowJen's podcasting with cohost Shelley Carney, who she met at the She Podcasts Live event last October. They're combining their knowledge of marketing and live streaming to help you get your marketing messages out as quickly as possible. We are live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Thursdays at 10 AM (Pacific/Los Angeles). We'll answer your questions live, or you can send us your marketing questions. Let us know what you think about the new show, here's a link to our survey. Shoppable Social Posts
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Why Fearlessness is for Sociopaths and 3-year-olds with Heather Vickery (Explicit)
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Why Fearlessness is for Sociopaths and 3-year-olds with Heather VickeryThis interview is about why being fearless is a myth, how to make brave leaps, and why words matter. There is some explicit language in this episode, so if that's not your thing, you'll want to wait for the next episode. If you're still here, Buckle up your seatbelts, and get ready for a transformational conversation with Heather Vickery. Episode link: https://womenconquerbiz.com/fearlessness-is-for-sociopaths/ Heather's book, F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/f-ck-fearless-heather-vickery/1140303995 Amazon: https://us.amazon.com/CK-FEARLESS-Making-Brave-Leap-ebook/dp/B09HV25PR3 Connect with Heather Vickery Heather's website: https://vickeryandco.com/ Brave on Purpose Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BraveOnPurpose/ About Heather Vickery At some point, I realized I needed to close my eyes and leap. The momentum of that first leap led to a journey that led to a total life transformation. Challenges along the way included a painful divorce, navigating a co-parenting relationship, and starting a new business. It also included working with my own transformational coach, discovering how to truly believe in myself – and how to fall in love with my new life. Throughout the adventure, I realized that "hard stuff" opened the door to awesome stuff. I learned that everything I wanted was just on the other side of uncomfortable. And believe me: I was uncomfortable. It took being extremely uncomfortable to fully embrace the process of change and to believe in the power of my future: To believe and trust in my power. Brought to you by Women Conquer Business Connect with Jen: https://linkedin.com/in/jensmcfarland Marketing consultancy: https://womenconquerbiz.com Courses: https://epiphanycourses.com |
Oct 28, 2021 |
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How to Build a Business Strategy Around Your Greatest Strengths in 2021
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When we were sitting there, he looked at me and said, " Do I have to max out all of my credit cards to be successful?" I was stunned by the stark honesty. I paused for a minute and I said, "Absolutely not. You do not have to max out your cards to be successful." Build a Business Strategy Episode SummaryToo often business leaders look to others to develop a business strategy. It's critical to develop and build a business strategy correctly that plays to your (and your team's!) strengths not only because it's what will make you unique, but also because that's the repeatable process you're willing to follow through on over the long haul. Regardless of how you're funded, it's likely there's something you're doing to attract your people (and that you love) you can build a strategy around. Do that. Resources Mentioned
Connect with JenReviews are Good KarmaThanks for listening to this episode of the Women Conquer Business podcast. If our podcast helped or inspired you, please go to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE. We'd also love it if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review (we love sharing reviews during episodes!). Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more listeners just like you! Website: https://womenconquerbiz.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/time-to-believe We've worked hard to sound as good as possible. Here's the equipment I'm using: https://kit.co/womenconquerbiz/women-conquer-business-podcast-production |
Jul 13, 2021 |
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Business Analogy Stories: What does a Crow have to do with Business?
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"We came up with a plan for how we're going to get the crow out. We open the doors and the crow's like, "Yeah, I don't really feel like coming out." How many times does this happen to you? You come up with a plan and then <poof!> back to the drawing board!" - Jen McFarland, Host Episode SummaryBusiness analogy stories help us sort out the craziest problems we face. For example, as I began recording this show, a crow fell down the chimney and into my fireplace. Learn how this strange occurrence relates to our businesses in this post-COVID world. We're back after a tumultuous year off the air. I'd love to answer your business and marketing questions: hello@womenconquerbiz.com Resources Mentioned
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Reviews are Good KarmaThanks for listening to this episode of the Women Conquer Business podcast. If our podcast helped or inspired you, please go to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE. We'd also love it if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review (we love sharing reviews during episodes!). Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more listeners just like you! Website: https://womenconquerbiz.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/time-to-believe We've worked hard to sound as good as possible. Here's the equipment I'm using: https://kit.co/womenconquerbiz/women-conquer-business-podcast-production |
Jun 30, 2021 |
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How Women Teen Entrepreneurs Find Pandemic Silver Lining with Sarah Shapiro and Skye Loventhal
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"I’m specifically passionate about combating educational inequalities. Since we’re both daughters of educators, we saw firsthand how students were really struggling to adapt to distance learning because they no longer had the one-on-one support that they needed and all of their extracurriculars and summer plans were canceled. Kids no longer had that outlet to pursue those other talents that they have, those other curiosities. What we decided to do was create something called the Covid NineTEEN Project, and it’s a teen-run initiative where we have daily activities and one-on-one tutoring for kids." - Sarah Shapiro, Co-Founder Episode SummaryThe future is BRIGHT, my friends! Meet two women teen entrepreneurs who found a silver lining in the pandemic madness by creating a project to help hundreds of elementary students around the globe. Sarah Shapiro and Skye Loventhal, the two women teen entrepreneurs started the Covid NineTEEN Project, which provides FREE teen-led activities and one-on-one tutoring meant to support elementary school students. The Covid NineTEEN Project is a group of motivated teens who are using this valuable time to make a difference in the world. They hope to serve as mentors for elementary school children to help them fill their time and continue to flourish despite the uncertainty of the outside world. Connect with Our Guests
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Top Consumer Behavior Changes And Great Impacts Since COVID-19
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"50% of US consumers report that they’re buying the majority of their items online. It’s not only an increase in online shopping. It means a broader range of products are being bought online. They’ve also found that 76% of smartphone users are more likely to purchase from companies whose mobile sites or apps allow them to make purchases quickly. So if you have a smartphone, you’re more likely to go shopping on your smartphone and you’re more likely to get frustrated if the buying process is difficult. You can no longer ignore having a mobile-friendly website, which is something I’ve been teaching for a long time. But now, you need to make the mobile e-commerce experience as quick and easy as possible. This is not going to change after COVID-19 is over." - Jen McFarland, Host Consumer Behavior Episode SummaryWe dive into the new normal. How have things changed since COVID-19 and what does that mean for your business? That’s right. We’re going to talk about consumer behavior since COVID-19, what we know right now and its implications for the future. If you’re looking for more information about getting started with digital marketing, please go to my digital marketing recommendations for small businesses. Resources MentionedReviews are Good KarmaThanks for listening to this episode of the Women Conquer Business podcast. If our podcast helped or inspired you, please go to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE. We'd also love it if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review (we love sharing reviews during episodes!). Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more listeners just like you! Learn more: https://womenconquerbiz.com/consumer-behavior/ |
Jun 24, 2020 |
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[Encore Presentation] The Mindset Shift that Released a Man from Prison with Brian Fowlie
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"The footprint before prison was one that I couldn’t change, but I could change the footprint that I was leaving today. It was like “This is what I got. What are you gonna do today? How are you gonna show up today?” A lot of times, we can get stuck in our past failures where we’re coming up short, or where it looks like we can’t go anymore, and it’s like “What am I gonna do today instead of being paralyzed by it?” - Brian Fowlie, Nonprofit Leader Episode SummaryAre you in a self-created prison? Are you limiting your success? Jen interviews Brian Fowlie who learned meditation to free his mind while in prison, which ultimately helped him get released. Now he helps people break through the walls of limitation and develop personal empowerment. Brian talks about how the prison system helped him see and breakthrough his limitations. You’ll also learn the business mindset benefits of meditation. Resources Mentioned
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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[Encore Presentation] How to Build Black Business Communities Equitably with Gerald Jones
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I struggled to find my voice this week after the death of George Floyd. I've re-edited an interview from 2018 with Gerald Jones that ties together the history of black businesses, racism, sexism, and what we need to do to change the future. "Everything is intersectional. Learn more about building black business communities. I can’t speak to what it is to be a woman. But in a lot of cases, I just kind of wing it, and I substitute misogyny for racism and I substitute woman for black. But I use the exact same words of a thing that happened to me. And the heads start nodding. It’s like, “That happens to me all the time.” And I’m like, “And what do you think?” “Freaking sexism.” I’m like, “Exactly. That’s also how racism works.” Power treats the disadvantaged in very similar ways. We just call it different things." - Gerald Jones, Coach Building Black Business Communities Episode SummaryLeader, coach, speaker, and training facilitator Gerald Jones, host of the Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business, shares how the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile lead to his podcast, creating economic resources for black business communities, and the importance of creating a broader community so we can all rise together. So many insights your head might just explode. Resources Mentioned
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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4 Effective Time Management Strategies to Boost Productivity
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Get the top 4 most effective time management strategies you can start today to help you and your team stay focused on the big picture. |
May 26, 2020 |
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What is Resilient Leadership During Uncertainty & Covid-19?
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Let's build those resilience muscles! This episode is about how to lead with resilience during times of uncertainty. Here's what you'll learn:
Things we mention: Marketing Rebellion by Mark Schaefer (book) Pervious episodes: Show up with Empathy & A Growth Mindset with Maria Ross Crisis Marketing with Jeremy Miller How to Implement Agile to Pivot Quicker with Rose Désauguste About Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she is the founder of Women Conquer Business, a boutique firm dedicated to helping women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community build sustainable businesses. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. You can find her online by listening to her weekly podcast, Women Conquer Business, or at jenmcfarland.com. |
May 19, 2020 |
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How to Show Up with Empathy in Business and a Growth Mindset with Maria Ross
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Founder, author, speaker, and brand strategist Maria Ross shares how you and your business can show up with empathy and a growth mindset, to pivot with spot-on messaging during challenging times.
Maria also appeared on episode #82, Why Empathy is your Business Edge with Maria Ross. Meet Maria Ross Maria Ross is the founder of Red Slice, a consultancy that advises entrepreneurs, startups, and fast-growth businesses on how to build an irresistible brand story and authentically connect with customers. She is a keynote speaker who regularly speaks to audiences on marketing and building an engaging brand story that drives growth and impact. She is the author of The Empathy Edge, Branding Basics for Small Business and The Juicy Guide Series for Entrepreneurs. Maria started her career as a management consultant with Accenture and went on to build marketing and brand strategies for multiple companies, including Discovery Communications, Monster.com, BusinessObjects (now SAP) and many other startups and technology leaders, before starting her own business. As a brand strategist, she has worked with brands such as Microsoft, Dropbox, Alteryx, and GSK, as well as many smaller leaders in niche industries. Maria has been featured in and written for numerous media outlets, including MSNBC, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur.com, Huffington Post and Forbes.com Maria understands the power of empathy at both a brand and personal level: in 2008, six months after launching her business, she suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that almost killed her. Her humorous and heartfelt memoir about surviving this health crisis, Rebooting My Brain, has received worldwide praise. Maria lives with her husband, young son, and precocious black lab mutt in the San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with Maria Ross About Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she is the founder of Women Conquer Business, a boutique firm dedicated to helping women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community build sustainable businesses. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. You can find her online by listening to her weekly podcast, Women Conquer Business, or at jenmcfarland.com. |
May 12, 2020 |
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Best Tips To Name Your Brand, Product, or Service Perfectly in 2021 with Jeremy Miller
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Learn in detail how to name your brand, product or service. Great for small teams or solopreneurs — anyone who can't or doesn't want to hire a marketing team. Interview with brand strategist and bestselling author, Jeremy Miller. This was recorded before coronavirus hit North America. Everything that he teaches in his book is applicable today. Why? Because if you're pivoting your business, you probably have new products and services you need to name. And this podcast episode will help you with that. Big time. Listen to Crisis Marketing with Jeremy Miller Don't miss Jeremy's take on marketing, branding, and growing your business during COVID-19, https://www.jenmcfarland.com/crisis-marketing/ About Brand New Name (book) Whether you are naming a company, product, service, or even an idea — choosing a brand name is one of the most important business decisions you will make. A brilliant name defines your brand, and it can shape the future of your business. Brand New Name is a proven, step-by-step process to create an unforgettable brand name. It shows you how to name, or rename, anything. The process is simple and strategic. Anyone can do it! You will discover how names persuade people and get stuck in their minds, and the origin stories of iconic brands. Brand New Name brings together a practical how-to guide with loads of examples and inspirational stories so you can create a name that you will be proud to own. About Jeremy Miller Jeremy Miller is a brand strategist and bestselling author. Over the past decade, Jeremy and the Sticky Branding team have profiled and interviewed hundreds of companies across dozens of industries to uncover how companies grow Sticky Brands. Jeremy shares his expertise as a writer, consultant, and keynote speaker. His blend of humor, stories, and actionable ideas will inspire you to innovate and grow your business and brand. About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she is the founder of Women Conquer Business, a boutique firm dedicated to helping women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community build sustainable businesses. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. You can find her online by listening to her weekly podcast, Women Conquer Business, or at jenmcfarland.com. |
May 07, 2020 |
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What is Crisis Marketing with Jeremy Miller (Marketing During COVID and other Crises)
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We discuss crisis marketing with brand strategist and bestselling author, Jeremy Miller. We visit about how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped and grew his family's recruiting business, and how it's helped him guide businesses through today's crises. If you'd like to learn more about how to adapt your business to the current health and financial crisis and the best ways to market your business during this crisis, you are in the right place. You'll learn how:
About Jeremy Miller Jeremy Miller is a brand strategist and bestselling author. His blend of humor, stories, and actionable ideas will inspire you to innovate and grow your business and brand. Jeremy’s path into branding wasn’t traditional. He fell into it out of necessity. After watching his family’s business nearly hit rock bottom, he was forced to take a hard look at the way the company was run and at their industry as a whole. Jeremy realized it wasn’t his sales people or marketing processes that were failing, it was the brand: their customers couldn’t distinguish them from anyone else. This insight caused him to rethink, reposition, and rebrand the business. The strategy worked, and within a year the company turned the corner and rocketed into growth mode. And in 2013 Jeremy sold his family’s business to focus exclusively on what he does today: build brands. It was this experience that compelled Jeremy to embark on a decade-long study of how companies grow recognizable, memorable brands. He and the Sticky Branding team have profiled and interviewed hundreds of companies across dozens of industries to uncover how companies grow Sticky Brands. Jeremy’s first book, Sticky Branding, is a branding playbook for how small- and mid-sized companies challenge the giants of their industry to grow their brands. It was a #1 Globe and Mail Bestseller. His next book is called, Brand New Name. It launches in October! The book provides a proven, step-by-step process to create an unforgettable name. It shows you how to name anything — a brand, company, product, service, or ideas — by unlocking the creative genius of teams. About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she is the founder of Women Conquer Business, a boutique firm dedicated to helping women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community build sustainable businesses. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. You can find her online by listening to her weekly podcast, Women Conquer Business, or at jenmcfarland.com. |
May 05, 2020 |
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How to Structure Your Day in the Best Way While Working From Home
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We cover the top 5 things you can do to structure your day while working from home. This is a COVID-19 episode, so we are taking time to acknowledge the typical 'productivity best practices' don't apply — at least not entirely. Prepare to see yourself — and your work day — differently. Show Notes: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/structure-your-day/ Have a question or a comment? Leave us an audio message and we will answer it on air: https://www.speakpipe.com/womenconquerbusiness About Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, Jen consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. If growing your business feels like rocket science, let’s fix that with these free business resources (https://www.jenmcfarland.com/free). |
Apr 28, 2020 |
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The ROI & Importance of Laughter and Joy (Yes Even During a Pandemic!) with Lori Martin and Susan Kuehl
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Lori Martin and Susan Kuehl share with us how critical laughter is to building a successful business — especially during uncertain times. If you’d like to learn more about how genuine joy, laughter, and humor can build team cohesion, encourage employees to be themselves in the workplace, and as a result help you increase productivity and retain employees longer, you are in the right place. Handouts Curiosity Conquers Fear More Than Bravery Misc. Thing We Talked About Caldwell Idaho Police Department Lip Sync Challenge Video About Our Guests Consilio is committed to defining success in human terms. They are a training and development consultancy founded in 2008. Although based in Boise, Idaho, Consilio advises companies throughout the United States and train Strengths-based curriculum internationally. They are a diverse team with over 70 years of collective experience in financial institutions, non-profits, healthcare, startups, family legacy, construction and development, education and professional services. Meet Lori Martin Lori is a Communication Strategist, Executive Facilitator, and Team Dynamic Coach. Lori believes that if you aren’t happy with your career, your leadership, or your life, you can forge a new way forward and that anyone can choose to live life with passion. She knows that people desire to be part of teams that give them the confidence to excel and be appreciated. Lori loves working with leaders who ask the hard questions and act on the answers that will empower people around them to live more vibrant, fulfilling lives. "Leadership is about passion. Passion for what you do, for people and for the culture you want. " Meet Susan Kuehl Susan is a Culture Strategist, Performance Coach, and Mindset Trainer. She sees commonalities and leverages individual strengths to create teams engaged in the big picture of the company. She will ask the tough questions, cut to the source and provide a way forward. Susan believes that through neuro-based strategies people can excel in any environment. People will thrive when they are valued for who they are and given the opportunity to grow without boundaries. "I want to empower people to cut through the mental clutter." |
Apr 21, 2020 |
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How to Implement Agile Methodology in the Best Way to Pivot Quicker with Rose Désauguste
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Today we talk about the quickest way to pivot your business during difficult, uncertain times. Rose Désauguste describes in detail how your business can implement the agile methodology, and a few related tactics such as Lean, Lean Marketing, and Scrum even if you’re new to these concepts. If you’d like to learn more about how to look at data, meet customer demands, and spin up products and ideas quickly, you are in the right place. Rose came on the show before to talk about Purpose-Driven Leadership. She's amazing! If you love learning about concepts like this, join our Free Business Growth Accelerator to get access to even more tools. Meet Rose Désauguste Rose Désauguste is an impact entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of HueLixir. HueLixir is a digital growth agency with the mission of helping passionate entrepreneurs and startups to achieve greater impact, profits, and sustainability with innovative strategies and modern techniques. Rose has led digital transformation for companies of various sizes and industries, including Fortune 100 companies. Through HueLixir, she offers consulting, programs, and services that allow overwhelmed entrepreneurs to simplify and optimize their businesses from the inside out. Rose is a strong advocate for using business and technology as a force for good. Where to find Rose |
Apr 14, 2020 |
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Gratitude in Business: Why is it Incredibly Important in a Covid-19 World
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This special bonus episode is audio from a Facebook live I did yesterday, where I realized how grateful I am for everything around me, despite COVID-19. I hope this inspires you to take another look at everything you do have, even when everything is sideways. Jen's Appearance on the Growing Your Business Podcast, "Why Grateful Leaders Have Better Businesses" We also mention.... Mindfulness & Radical Acceptance During COVID-19 Don't forget.... get free business resources |
Apr 09, 2020 |
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Mindfulness & Radical Acceptance During COVID-19 with Patricia Thompson
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Patricia Thompson is back on the show to chat about mindfulness during crisis. She introduces us to the concept of radical acceptance. Learn why radical self-acceptance is so crucial during times of extreme uncertainty, like we are experiencing now with COVID-19.
Listen to Patricia Thompson's first appearance on our podcast. About Patricia Thompson, Ph.D. Patricia Thompson is an award-winning corporate psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and many other sites. For almost 15 years, she has advised CEOs and senior leaders to achieve greater success. Five years ago, she left her corporate job to become the founder of Silver Lining Psychology, to teach businesses how to use the science of positive psychology to achieve greater outcomes. She is also the author of The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself. Connect With Patricia About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland, MPA, has over 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience. She led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, Jen consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She's a frequent guest speaker and trainer. If growing your business feels like rocket science, let’s fix that with these free business resources. |
Apr 07, 2020 |
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The Most Important Questions to Ask Before Digital Transformation
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In the wake of COVID-19, many businesses are pivoting and looking to expand (or develop) their digital presence. Learn how your relationships with data, customers, competition, value, and innovation change in the digital space. We also cover the top four questions you must ask (and answer) before getting started. References: Digital Transformations Playbook (Kindle) Digital Transformations Playbook (Audible) |
Mar 31, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Causes Paradigm Shift & Business Transformation
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Let's challenge your assumptions about operating models, products or services, and what your post-COVID business transformation involves. It's time to put on your oxygen mask and explore what's POSSIBLE! Show notes and video: https://womenconquerbiz.com/overnight-paradigm-shift/ |
Mar 20, 2020 |
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Successful Business Women in History: Meet Tenacious Effa Manley
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This week we talk about a historical woman in business. In fact, she's the only woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame. She was a baseball owner and executive who also fought for civil rights. A fantastic woman who will inspire you. References: Effa Manley, National Hall of Fame Ebbets Field Flannels, The Effa Collection Effa Manley, Society for American Baseball Research The Most Famous Woman in Baseball: Effa Manley and the Negro Leagues, Bob Luke |
Mar 10, 2020 |
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How to Perfectly Start Planning Business Projects in the Best Way
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Have you ever wondered how to get started with the planning process? This episode will help you get started with the nuts-and-bolts and the key things to consider before you start working on tasks.
If you'd like to learn the Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals download your copy today. References: WCB Podcast Projects Series: Your Life And Business Are A Series of Projects Demystifying the Most Successful Business Projects How to Choose Your Business’ Next Project How to Start Planning Your Business Projects About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland loves the power of projects, intentionality, and aligned action. While living and teaching as a Peace Corps volunteer Kazakhstan she realized how much she loved projects. She became attuned to the fact that projects drive everything we do. It’s about listening and learning and creating solutions to the problems nagging us day after day. After Peace Corps and getting a master's degree in Leadership and Management, Jen led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She also hosts a weekly women in business podcast called Women Conquer Business. Join our Free VIP Library, a Business Growth Accelerator, filled with business growth hacks. |
Mar 06, 2020 |
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How to Choose Best Ideas For Business Projects Wisely
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There are so many projects you *could* decide to start. How do you choose? The next business project may not be sexy (or it may be sexy beyond belief). Learn how to discern between 'must-haves' and 'nice-to-haves' when choosing the next, best project for your business. WCB Podcast Projects Series: Your Life And Business Are A Series of Projects Demystifying the Most Successful Business Projects How to Choose Your Business’ Next Project How to Start Planning Your Business Projects About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland loves the power of projects, intentionality, and aligned action. While living and teaching as a Peace Corps volunteer Kazakhstan she realized how much she loved projects. She became attuned to the fact that projects drive everything we do. It’s about listening and learning and creating solutions to the problems nagging us day after day. After Peace Corps and getting a master's degree in Leadership and Management, Jen led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She also hosts a weekly women in business podcast called Women Conquer Business. Join our Free VIP Library, a Business Growth Accelerator, filled with business growth hacks. |
Feb 25, 2020 |
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Demystifying the Most Successful Business Projects (Best Launching Tips)
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On this week's show, we're going to demystify business project success. Get the hot tips you need to before you start planning your next big initiative, product launch, or business improvement project. Leave us a comment or message and we might play it (or answer your question) on a future show. Goals are where successful project ideas are born. Get The Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals today. Previous episodes we mention: Overnight Success Myths; Meet Visionary Entrepreneur Bobbie Stewart Your Life And Business Are A Series of Projects WCB Podcast Projects Series: Your Life And Business Are A Series of Projects Demystifying the Most Successful Business Projects How to Choose Your Business’ Next Project How to Start Planning Your Business Projects About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland loves the power of projects, intentionality, and aligned action. While living and teaching as a Peace Corps volunteer Kazakhstan she realized how much she loved projects. She became attuned to the fact that projects drive everything we do. It’s about listening and learning and creating solutions to the problems nagging us day after day. After Peace Corps and getting a master's degree in Leadership and Management, Jen led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She also hosts a weekly women in business podcast called Women Conquer Business. Join our Free VIP Library, a Business Growth Accelerator, filled with business growth hacks. |
Feb 18, 2020 |
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How Your Life And Business Are A Wonderful Series of Projects
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One of the things that I run into a lot with business owners is they say, "I don't have any experience leading projects." I don't think that that's really true. I'm going to challenge that assumption on this show, and here's why. Everything that you do in your life is a project. Get tips on why you're a pro and how to get started. Download a copy of The Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals and get access to our entire Business Accelerator Free Resource Library. We talk about Taking Aligned Action. I created a $47 course to guide you through what that means. You can access it on my website. Leave us a comment or question about the show and we will do our best to cover it on a future episode. WCB Podcast Projects Series: Your Life And Business Are A Series of Projects Demystifying the Most Successful Business Projects How to Choose Your Business’ Next Project How to Start Planning Your Business Projects About Host Jen McFarland Jen McFarland loves the power of projects, intentionality, and aligned action. While living and teaching as a Peace Corps volunteer Kazakhstan she realized how much she loved projects. She became attuned to the fact that projects drive everything we do. It’s about listening and learning and creating solutions to the problems nagging us day after day. After Peace Corps and getting a master's degree in Leadership and Management, Jen led large-scale public sector projects affecting over 50,000 businesses, handling millions of dollars. Today, she consults with business owners on leadership, strategic project planning, and digital marketing. She also hosts a weekly women in business podcast called Women Conquer Business. Join our Free VIP Library, a Business Growth Accelerator, filled with business growth hacks. |
Feb 11, 2020 |
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Do You Know Who You Are Is At The Heart Of Your Business Path?
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On this week's show, we're going to wrap up our goals series and talk about why who you are is the heart of your business path. If you'd like to learn the Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals download your copy today.
WCB Podcast Goals Series: How to Harness Your Ideas to Reach Your Goals The Importance of Goal Setting in Business How to Prioritize Your Business Goals
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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How to Prioritize Your Business Goals Like a Badass in 2021
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On this week's show, we talk about how to prioritize your goals. Not only which goals are you going to want to get done, but how are you going to get them all finished? All that and more here on Women Conquer Business. If you'd like to learn the Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals download your copy today. WCB Podcast Goals Series: How to Harness Your Ideas to Reach Your Goals The Importance of Goal Setting in Business References: 6 Strategies for Setting Business Goals and Priorities 5 Simple Techniques to Prioritize Your Most Important Goals |
Jan 28, 2020 |
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What Is The Importance of Effective Goal Setting in Business (Best Goal Setting Tips in 2021)
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This week we talk about the importance of setting goals in business. We use a real-life example to bring SMART goals to life so you know exactly why goal setting is the heart of your business. This isn't some boring discussion about goals. This is how my parents went into overdrive once they got specific about selling their house. Yeah, a real-life example, to help you frame and see the importance goals have in life and in business. If you'd like to learn the Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals download your copy today. WCB Podcast Goals Series: How to Harness Your Ideas to Reach Your Goals How to Prioritize Your Business Goals References: The Importance of Setting Goals in Business The Importance of Setting Goals for a Business Five Reasons Why Goal Setting will Improve Your Focus
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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How to Harness Your Ideas to Reach Your Goals Quickly in 2021
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How to harness your ideas to reach your goals. Do you have more ideas than you can handle? Do the ideas get garbled with all of the other 'to do' list tasks? Sometimes it feels overwhelming and like you'll never reach your goals. This show will help you harness your ideas so you know what's important (and what's not) so you'll be able to reach your goals. References: How to Get Started With Brain Dumping Sticky learning: Digital brain dumps with Flipgrid and Socrative Ready for More? Once you know what your goals are.... how do you go about achieving them Learn the three simple steps that make up the 'sweet spot' you need to reach your goals. Get The Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals (free!) Running a business is hard enough, you don't want to be working against yourself... literally. This content-rich mini-course will take you through the essential steps you need to take so you can launch into the next phase of your business... aligned and assured. Get Taking Aligned Action (online course - $47) WCB Podcast Goals Series: |
Jan 14, 2020 |
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What the Word of the Year Say About Our Planet
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The 2019 word of the year affects everyone — whether you run a business or not. I'm joined this week by my great friend, creator, writer, podcaster, and producer, Liz Zirk, as we tackle the 2019 Oxford Dictionary's word of the year and shortlist. This episode is fun and thought-provoking.
Things We Mention Oxford's 2019 Word of the Year Oxford's 2019 Word of the Year: Shortlist Leonardo DiCaprio responds after Brazil's President blames actor for Amazon forest fires The Pulse of Plant-Based Eating Related Episodes (all from the Third Paddle) What the 2018 Word of the Year Says about U.S. Culture |
Jan 07, 2020 |
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Why You Need To Be A Rational Unicorn with Michael Jonas
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Michael Jonas is an attorney who helps his clients become Rational Unicorns. On this show, you'll learn what that means, why attorneys and small businesses really do need to get along better, and that there are people out there who can support your small business from a legal standpoint that won't cost an arm and a leg.
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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[Encore Presentation] Why Procrastination in Business Isn’t About Great Time Management (#1 Tips on Procrastination)
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Welcome to this encore presentation of Why Procrastination Isn't About Self-Control & Time Management. What if I told you procrastination wasn't about self-control? Before you beat yourself up about your self-control or buy another time management app, learn why you procrastinate. Episodes we mention #55: Creating Marketing Systems to Scale Your Business with Kronda Adair #35: Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with Allison Kinnear Procrastination articles referenced Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Things Done by Piers Steel, Ph.D. (Kindle; Audible; Hardcover; Paperback) |
Dec 24, 2019 |
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Great Insights on Pop Culture, Marketing & Local Politics with Elizabeth Case [Explicit]
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Join us for a fun, broad-based interview with Elizabeth Case, as she shares her journey from small business marketing to leading a political campaign, and the similarities between local business marketing and political marketing. We also talk about pop culture. [Explicit] A few of the things we talked about: About Elizabeth Case Elizabeth Case brings more than 17 years of business development and sales experience, with a variety of companies from retail to nonprofit management. She is passionate about relationship development, consistent communication and follow up. In 2011 Elizabeth “drank the kool-aid” of entrepreneurship and started Yellow Dog Consulting. A marketing and sales consulting firm focused on the small business owner. Yellow Dog Consulting is designed to help growing businesses setup the foundation and building blocks of their marketing and sales efforts. Elizabeth is also a huge pop culture fan which you may have noticed from her monthly pop culture round up on the Yellow Dog Blog. Elizabeth lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with her husband, the world’s greatest Yellow Dog, Norm and Cliff a chocolate lab puppy who has all the energy all the time.
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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Advocacy and Overcoming the Odds with Win Charles
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Win Charles is a force to be reckoned with. She's single-handedly dismantling the limiting beliefs people have about cerebral palsy and other chronic conditions. We talk about what cerebral palsy is, how people can get access to resources, and what to do when people engage in inappropriate staring. Things we talk about Jen's appearance on Ask Win Podcast A Diary of a Fashionista (Artwork from C.P.) Podcast Women Conquer Business Interview with Kelly Mendenhall Win Charles on A Non-Mom Happy Hour Meet Win Charles Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, CEO of her own jewelry design company, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the country, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an advocate of veterans across the world. Show your support: Sign up for Win’s newsletter to stay updated on new releases and appearances. Or find her here: |
Dec 10, 2019 |
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Quick Announcement Episode
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Just a quick recording to let you know we're still here, still working, and we have some really cool stuff in the pipeline... just for you! |
Dec 04, 2019 |
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Why It’s Incredibly Important To Take Risk in Business (#1 Reason to Take Risks)
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Have you ever done something totally strange (and yet at the same time perfectly safe) and have it turn out to be the most awesome thing ever? Yeah, sometimes risk is like that. If we spend our lives being too risk-averse, we are giving up joy without even knowing it. Here's how to avoid that. |
Nov 18, 2019 |
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Spirituality & Sass with Starr Sheppard-Decker [Explicit]
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Starr Sheppard-Decker shows us the sassy side of spirituality. Hold onto your hats, get ready for some irreverent - and reverent - spiritual talk with a side of sass and a dash of 13-year-old boy humor. Probably *not* for traditional religious folk. How to get in touch with Starr: |
Nov 11, 2019 |
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Want to Learn How to Start a Spiritual Journey? Surefire Way: Start a Business. (Updated For 2021)
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All those victories, and times you second-guess yourself? Those are the business experiences that provide you with opportunities to get to know yourself on a deeper level. These mini-spiritual journeys make you a better person, leader, and business owner. |
Nov 04, 2019 |
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Why Empathy is Your Great Business Edge with Maria Ross (#1 Business Tips Podcast)
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Has anyone ever told you that you can't show compassion and empathy AND be successful in business? Brand Strategist and author Maria Ross is here to set the record straight on cash flow, creativity, and compassion. Meet Maria Ross Maria Ross is the founder of Red Slice, a consultancy that advises entrepreneurs, startups, and fast-growth businesses on how to build an irresistible brand story and authentically connect with customers. She is a keynote speaker who regularly speaks to audiences on marketing and building an engaging brand story that drives growth and impact. She is the author of The Empathy Edge, Branding Basics for Small Business and The Juicy Guide Series for Entrepreneurs. Maria started her career as a management consultant with Accenture and went on to build marketing and brand strategies for multiple companies, including Discovery Communications, Monster.com, BusinessObjects (now SAP) and many other startups and technology leaders, before starting her own business. As a brand strategist, she has worked with brands such as Microsoft, Dropbox, Alteryx, and GSK, as well as many smaller leaders in niche industries. Maria has been featured in and written for numerous media outlets, including MSNBC, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur.com, Huffington Post and Forbes.com Maria understands the power of empathy at both a brand and personal level: in 2008, six months after launching her business, she suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that almost killed her. Her humorous and heartfelt memoir about surviving this health crisis, Rebooting My Brain, has received worldwide praise. Maria lives with her husband, young son, and precocious black lab mutt in the San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with Maria https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-slice-llc/ https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/ https://www.facebook.com/redslice Get Maria's Book, The Empathy Edge! https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Edge-Harnessing-Compassion-Success/dp/198902579X/ |
Oct 21, 2019 |
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Best Human-to-Human Marketing with Angela Henderson (A Valuable Podcast From 2019)
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Tired of feeling like you're connecting with an automation more than a brand, business, or person? So am I. And so is Angela Henderson. She talks about another way. It's called human-to-human marketing. And you're going to love it! Meet Angela Henderson Founder of the highly successful online store Finlee and Me, Angela taps into the decade's worth of knowledge of how to grow a thriving enterprise and pours it into her business consulting clients. As a business consultant, she partners with start up and small businesses to grow their brands through hands on support, ensuring foundations are laid in order to leverage growth. Her skills were honed at the helm of Finlee and Me, where she learned everything from branding, PR, sales funnels, email marketing, website, copy, SEO and more. She knows what it truly takes to have a strong brand, consistence sales, steady growth and over all dedication. Angela has been featured in the media including Talking Lifestyle with Ed Phillips and David Koch, Inside Small Business and on numerous Australia and International podcasts. Connect with Angela Website: https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/ Podcast Link: https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/category/angela-henderson-podcast/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1322586367762977/ On Demand Webinar: http://bit.ly/businessmasterclasswithangela
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/angelahendersonconsulting/ Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/angelahendersonconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahendersonconsulting/ |
Oct 14, 2019 |
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Kate Bradley Chernis: Defying the Odds and Raising Millions for Lately.ai
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From DJ to Wal-Market marketing guru to raising almost $3 million to fund her startup, Lately social media A.I. content platform, meet kickass entrepreneur Kate Bradley Chernis. Kate Bradley Chernis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lately, artificially intelligent-powered marketing software that automatically turns blogs, videos, and podcasts into dozens of amazing social posts. We talk about the music industry, raising money, and marketing best practices.
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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What Is #1 The Biggest Problem With Hustle Culture?
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Hustle culture isn't bad... until it is. Key Takeaways:
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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Building a Business from the Couch Spoonies & Gaslighting with Kelly Mendenhall [Explicit]
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This week we meet Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall, a recovering nonprofit professional living with chronic pain, who's also building a business from her couch, and crushing it on her podcast. Oh, and she has a wicked sense of humor — just like Jen. Get ready for stories, swearing, and lots of laughs. Key Takeaways
Meet Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall Kelly Mendenhall is recovering nonprofit professional living in Middle Tennessee, USA. Growing up in post-industrial era Flint, Michigan, Kelly received her Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s in Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University, determined to change the world for the better by working in the nonprofit sector. Kelly relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, USA in 2013 in pursuit of life, liberty, and gainful employment. In 2017, Kelly was suddently wracked with neurological and muscular issues that caused debilitating chronic pain. She became medically disabled and unable to work outside the home. It was then that she became reacquainted with her former, creative self, and dreamt again of becoming of a published writer. Kelly is a Spoonie, Author, Podcast co-host, Entrepreneur, and Self-Care Advocate living with chronic pain and invisible illness(es.) Her mission is to show the world that a medical diagnosis/diagnoses do not have to mark the end of one’s story. Kelly is freelance journalist, a virtual entrepreneur in network marketing with Rodan + Fields skincare, and co-host of the podcast A Non Mom Happy Hour. Website: https://www.nerdzillakelly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NerdzillaKelly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdzillakelly/ A Non-Mom Happy Hour Podcast: https://anonmomhappyhour.com/ Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anonmomhappyhour/ Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/NonMomHappyHour Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anonmomhappyhour/ |
Sep 16, 2019 |
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Effective Purpose-Driven Leadership for Startups with Rose Désauguste
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Rose Désauguste is an impact entrepreneur and founder of HueLixir. HueLixir is a mission-driven digital transformation agency that helps other mission-driven startups to scale sustainably with branding, strategy, software development, and Agile consulting. Rose has led Agile transformation at some large corporations, including Fortune 100 companies, and she leverages her corporate experience to help drive social change through HueLixir. Rose’s mission is to empower people to achieve their highest potential through the businesses they consciously create in the world. She is a strong advocate for purpose-driven leadership and holistic wellness for entrepreneurs. Website: https://huelixir.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosead/ |
Sep 10, 2019 |
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Great Tips: Intuitive Eating for Women Entrepreneurs With Lily Fontas
49:15
Meet Lily Fontas Lily Fontas is on a mission to help women get strong, healthy and happy…. on their terms. She works with women from Boston to Tokyo as an online master health & wellness coach and has helped over 100 women reach their goals without deprivation. Lily is known for helping busy professional women pledge to "Never Diet Again" as they gain strength and confidence. She is anti-diet and body positive and believes that everyone deserves to feel confident and strong. Her unique coaching approach and curriculum design expertise helps overwhelmed women create sustainable wellness routines that last a lifetime. |
Aug 26, 2019 |
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Unleash Your Inner Lioness for Dramatic Results With Thembi Bheka
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On this week's show we talk about the state of women's entrepreneurship. We are really rocking it! And ... we have some work to do. I'm also SUPER EXCITED to share my interview with Thembi Bheka. She's an amazing woman who will help you find your inner lioness while helping women in Zimbabwe support their families. About Thembi Bheka Thembi Bheka is the founder of She Breaks Thru. She believes in helping women reignite their passion, gain more clarity, and reconnect with their bigger purpose. Thembi is heavily involved in empowering women in Africa. As a result, she trains African women to work online as virtual assistants. She is on a mission to empower 1 million women by 2025. Thembi was voted the Launch Club (Jeff Walker’s community) Spokesperson for the year by 1000 entrepreneurs. Thembi has inspired others at live events including PLF Live 2019, LaunchCon 2018, REIN, African High Tea, and the upcoming Inbound 2019. She has featured on top-rated podcasts including Cashflow Ninja and Her Success Radio that have also featured top entrepreneurs that include Kim Kiyosaki, Kevin Harrington, Ali Brown and Marie Forleo, to name a few. When Thembi isn’t busy helping women reconnect with their passion and grow their businesses, she enjoys spending time with her two children and traveling on road trips. She also is a volunteer with Kelowna Community Resources- a government organization that helps new immigrants settle in Canada. Thembi lives between beautiful Kelowna, Canada, and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. |
Aug 19, 2019 |
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Pros and Cons of Vulnerability, Authenticity & Transparency
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How transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability are different. Why authenticity and vulnerability are your secret sauce, and why transparency doesn't always serve you. About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen’s goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If growing your business feels like rocket science, let’s fix that with these free business resources. References:
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Overnight Success Myths & Portland Visionary, Bobbie Stewart
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Is someone telling you there's NO WAY you can succeed? Remember, there's no such thing as an overnight success. You need to be a visionary. Take our guest, Bobbie Stewart, CEO & Founder of Palette Stores. People say retail is dead. Bobbie is reinventing retail through innovation that delivers unique value. Meet Bobbie Stewart, CEO & Founder, Palette Stores The pursuit of happiness is doing what you love even when it puts the spot light on someone else. Bobbie Stewart is a serial entrepreneur whose passion is engaging with and building start-ups. As a former business advisor with the SBDC and TIE XL Bootcamp instructor her equanimity has helped guide entrepreneurs through their most difficult start-up moments. Bobbie believes that entrepreneurs possess strength and tenacity that are the building blocks of leaders. Bobbie graduated Concordia University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and minors in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Finance. Bobbie’s accomplishments include:
Bobbie has chosen creating, developing and launching small businesses as her career; teaching and mentoring as her passion. She started her adventure as an entrepreneur at the age of 16. Bobbie has had a number of wise and accomplished mentors as well as encouragement and support from family and friends. Building a business takes time, dedication and a village. Find Bobbie and Palette Stores Online: Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen’s goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If growing your business feels like rocket science, let’s fix that with these free business resources. Moon Landing References:
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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Conquer Insecurity: Learn to Accept Uncertainty
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After last week's episode about productivity in a distracted world, I became really curious about some of the underlying causes of distraction. We're going to talk about one of the biggest emotions causing our distraction. We'll also talk about VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) and what that means for us as leaders and small business owners trying to achieve big goals. Ready to conquer your fears and achieve your goals? Let’s work together! About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen’s goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If growing your business feels like rocket science, let’s fix that with these free business resources. Episodes Mentioned
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Jul 29, 2019 |
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Consistency, Capacity & Impact: Your 3 Biggest Success Factors
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Consistency, impact, and impact. What if I told you achieving your business goals is within reach if you're mindful of three simple things? This value-packed episode helps you work toward your goals every day while creating the legacy you want most. If you'd like to learn the Crazy Simple Sweet Spot to Reach Your Goals download your copy today. Ready to dive in and work with Jen? Let's do this! Announcements Jen's recent appearance on the She Breaks Thru Podcast Podcoin Listen to podcasts and earn podcoins as you go. Download the app and use promo code BUSINESS to earn your first 300 podcoin! About Jen McFarland, CEO Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen's goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If business growth feels like rocket science, let's change that: www.jenmcfarland.com/free. |
Jul 15, 2019 |
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Why Empowered Women Empower Others with Genecia Alluora [Explicit]
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Listen to this mind-blowing interview with Genecia Alluora, the leader of the largest women's entrepreneurial network, Soul Rich Woman. It's not every day you get tips from a serial entrepreneur and multi-millionaire - tons of treasures for current and aspiring women business owners. Send us a question or comment and you might be featured on Women Conquer Business: https://www.speakpipe.com/womenconquerbusiness Get your Women Conquer Business swag! https://www.jenmcfarland.com/shop Meet Genecia Alluora Genecia Alluora is former Miss Singapore and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010. She is the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia that connects more than 12,000 women across the region, with presence in 7 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The Soul Rich Woman network helps women build their brand and online reputation for more customers, confidence, and credibility — while making a positive impact in the world. Prior to this, she was an owner of a cafe retail chain with presence in 3 countries and successfully exited to a public listed company. Profiled in CNBC and China Daily, Genecia is also an expert public speaker and has spoken in recent major events, including the RISE Conference in Hong Kong, Success Conference and Expo Asia 2018 in Hanoi, and National Achievers’ Congress in Manila. Website: https://www.soulrichwoman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulrichwoman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulrichwomanasia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoulRichWoman Genecia Alluora: https://www.facebook.com/genecia.me/ About Jen McFarland, CEO Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen's goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If business growth feels like rocket science, let's change that: www.jenmcfarland.com/free. |
Jul 08, 2019 |
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Top 3 Secret Recipes For Success: Listen, Plan & Focus with Sarah Olivieri
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Meet Sarah Olivieri Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit strategist with a passion for helping organizations thrive in the digital age. The founder of PivotGround, Sarah helps human-service nonprofits increase capacity, deliver better programming, attract more funding, and make the world a better place. She is the creator of the Impact Method™ - a business framework for nonprofits designed to help nonprofits thrive in the digital age. She has over 15 years of nonprofit leadership. Sarah co-founded the Open Center for Autism and was the executive director of the Helping Children of War Foundation. She is also a published author whom co-wrote Lesson Planning a la Carte: Integrated Planning for Students with Special Needs. PivotGround: https://pivotground.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotground/about/ About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. She helps business owners work logically and intuitively from their biggest business goals to the smallest tasks, including how all of the stars need to align to reach those goals. If growing a business feels like rocket science, let's fix that: www.jenmcfarland.com/free. Follow Women Conquer Business: |
Jul 01, 2019 |
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Allies, Sisterhood, and Making Change with Brenda Bryan [Explicit]
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Send us a question or comment and you might be featured on Women Conquer Business: https://www.speakpipe.com/womenconquerbusiness Get your Women Conquer Business swag! https://www.jenmcfarland.com/shop Meet Brenda R. Bryan Brenda R. Bryan is a kick ass Inspirational Speaker, Transformational Coach, and Mastermind Facilitator. Women hire her to unmask and nurture their genius, empowering them to live in the strength of their passion. Teaching through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and stages around the country, she demonstrates authentic, warm-hearted humor with a deep wealth of knowledge of how important communication is to feminine power. Brenda began working in her passion of building community and supporting women in the early 1970s. Graduating with a degree in Communications, she became active in the Women’s Movement. Through her activism, Brenda acquired lasting skills in group processing, facilitation, and leadership. For the past 45 years, she has continued to build her tool kit to support women’s empowerment Brenda is the creator of the Raise Your Voice program a five step path to unapologetically claim your destiny, harness the power of your fiercely feminine intuition, and finally breathe life into your biggest dreams. Website: http://brendarbryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourTransformationalCoach/ About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen's goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If growing your business seems like rocket science, let's fix that: www.jenmcfarland.com/free. |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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How to Create a Just World with Kelly Diels, Feminist Marketing Expert [Explicit]
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Meet Kelly Diels Kelly Diels is a writer + Feminist Marketing Consultant. In other words: she's a culture-maker. She connects the dots between our individual lives and our culture so that you can take deliberate, effective action to change both. Website: http://www.kellydiels.com/ Sunday Love Letter: http://www.kellydiels.com/subscribe-a/ BioCellection (chemical process for recycling) : https://www.biocellection.com/ The Case for Reparations, Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger, Soraya Chemaly https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Becomes-Her-Power-Womens/dp/1501189557 About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business Jen McFarland ditched her comfy C-suite tech project management job in pursuit of freedom. Jen's goal is to help business leaders like you vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. If Growing a Business Feels Like Rocket Science, Let's Fix That: www.jenmcfarland.com/free. |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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Great Impact of Bravery, Travel and Success in Business with Coach Anna Lundberg
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Meet Anna Lundberg Anna Lundberg is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfilment. Since leaving her corporate job in 2013, she’s now reimagining what success looks like and she’s passionate about inspiring and supporting others to do the same. She is the host of the Reimagining Success podcast and author of ‘Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5: Stories from people who’ve done it (and how you can too!)’. https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside https://instagram.com/annaselundberg Podcast: http://reimaginingsuccesspodcast.com Book: http://leavingthecorporate9to5.com Also: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaselundberg/ https://twitter.com/annaselundberg About Host Jen McFarland For the last 10+ years, it's literally been my job to research and solve business problems — in the public sector, in the private sector, 7+ figure projects and solopreneur struggles. I'm passionate about helping businesses vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. |
Jun 10, 2019 |
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Why Marketing Media and Money Are the Top 3 Things Which Can Take Your Business to Next Level with Patty Farmer
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About Patty Farmer Patty Farmer is an award-winning Marketing & Media Strategist, International Speaker, Radio Host, Magazine Publisher, Event Producer and Best-Selling Author specializing in Marketing & Business Growth Strategies and works with small business owners, entrepreneurs & speakers to attract and convert their ideal clients 24/7 so they can make a bigger impact in the world, and even bigger deposits in their bank account. She has created a network of 100,000 + connections while teaching thousands of entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and convert in less time and make more money while designing the lifestyle they want to live. Patty believes we all have a message and her mission is to help them master, market and monetize that message in a way that creates transformation for both them and their clients. Patty has been seen on the covers of magazines such as Accomplish, Unleash Your Bold, Be the Boss, Women Who Mean Business and EXPERTpreneur. She was recently awarded the “Global Business Strategist of the Year” by the Global Powerhouse Group in London, England, named #3 in the “Top Ten Media Speakers You Need to Know” and awarded the 2017 “International Speaker of the Year” by the Public Speakers Association”. Marketing Media & Money Magazine About Jen McFarland, CEO, Women Conquer Business For the last 10+ years, it's literally been my job to research and solve business problems — in the public sector, in the private sector, 7+ figure projects and solopreneur struggles. I'm passionate about helping businesses vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. |
Jun 03, 2019 |
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How to Rethink Brand Strategy For the Best Competitive Advantage
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Branding is often one of the most misunderstood topics among small local businesses. On this week's show, I talk about what branding is, what branding isn't, and why it's so important to get it right. When you think of Apple do you think of a logo with a bite out of an apple? Nah. You probably have opinions about Apple based on whether you use an iPhone or an Android, whether you're a Mac or PC user. And yet, when I talk to local small business owners when I ask about their brand, the conversation goes straight to logo design, website, and social media. About Jen McFarland For the last 10+ years, it's literally been my job to research and solve business problems — in the public sector, in the private sector, 7+ figure projects and solopreneur struggles. I'm passionate about helping businesses vet ideas, take ownership of their projects, and incorporate digital marketing from day one. |
May 27, 2019 |
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MailChimp & Shopify: How to Protect Your Business When Powerhouse Companies Break-up
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A nasty break-up in the digital marketing world has left many small business owners scrambling all spring. We talk about what happened, why, and how protect yourself in case it happens to you. We depend on our software and apps to work forever — especially mainstays like MailChimp and Shopify. So, what do you do when these tools stop playing well with each other? Learn how to protect your business and take action if (when) this happens to you. I do your digital marketing research so you don't have to. And I keep all my free resources in one place. Because asking your friends is bad for business. Learn More. About Jen McFarland For over 12 years I’ve tackled business problems and provided simple, powerful solutions. I’ve led 7-figure projects and helped entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. I teach women how to build their business, not around spreadsheets, bottom lines, and formulas, but around equity, leadership, mindset, courage, and resilience — you know, the things we are born to do. Let’s Hang Out On Social I love appearing on podcasts. Here’s my Podcast Guests profile. References MailChimp and Shopify Break Up MailChimp and Shopify Integration Breakup: What Should You Do? Mailchimp for Shopify Solutions Shopify API License and Terms of Use (a few of Shopify's rules MailChimp had to comply with) EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union data protection rules that MailChimp complies with) |
May 20, 2019 |
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Tips to Plan Your Business Exit Strategy in the Best Way with Ashley Micciche
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We place so much importance (and focus) on starting a business, and then keeping it running. My guest today, Ashley Micciche, will tell you it's never to early to build value in your company with an eye on planning your business exit. Get exclusive videos, full-length interviews and other bonuses. Sign up today! Go to jenmcfarland.com/club to get more information. (BTW, it's only $3/mo. - less than a latte, and way more value!) About Ashley Micciche Ashley Micciche is the CEO of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm managing $230 million in client assets, and located just outside of Portland, Oregon. Ashley specializes in designing, building, and implementing custom-designed exit plans to help her business owner clients secure their final and most important business decision – the exit from their business. She is on a mission to transition 300 small business owners successfully into retirement in the next 10 years. Website: True North Retirement Advisors LinkedIn: Ashley Micciche About Jen McFarland For over 12 years I’ve tackled business problems and provided simple, powerful solutions. I’ve led 7-figure projects and helped entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. I teach women how to build their business, not around spreadsheets, bottom lines, and formulas, but around equity, leadership, mindset, courage, and resilience — you know, the things we are born to do. Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools. I love appearing on podcasts. Here’s my Podcast Guests profile. Let’s Hang Out On Social |
May 13, 2019 |
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Happy Accidents, Grace & Forgiveness
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About 4 hours after last week's guest, Jennifer Allain, left my house, an uninsured motorist totaled our car. My reaction told me how far I've come on my journey seeking joy, grace, and forgiveness. Jennifer Allain: #59: Insurance, the Army & Michelle Obama About Jen McFarland For over 12 years I’ve tackled business problems and provided simple, powerful solutions. I’ve led 7-figure projects and helped entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. I teach women how to build their business, not around spreadsheets, bottom lines, and formulas, but around equity, leadership, mindset, courage, and resilience — you know, the things we are born to do. Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools. I love appearing on podcasts. Here’s my Podcast Guests profile. Let’s Hang Out On Social |
May 06, 2019 |
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Useful Info on Insurance, the Army & Michelle Obama With Jennifer Allain [Explicit]
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This episode consists of excerpts from a two and a half hour conversation between Jennifer and I. I picked out a few of my favorite moments as well as moments that help you move your business forward - not only in terms of insurance, but also how to get out in your community and reach your clients. Marked explicit for a couple of swear words. Jennifer Allain speaking at Michelle Obama's Becoming event March 2019, Portland, OR About Jennifer Allain Jennifer Allain was born and raised in Florida and is currently a Wilsonville, Oregon resident. She’s a decorated Combat Veteran who served in Bosnia and Iraq, where she performed in positions related to her Military Police title. Prior to self employment, she attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with double minors in Psychology and Sociology (Magna Cum Laude). Florida is truly beautiful, but she loves the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer’s business, Insurance Coach, LLC is a Veteran- and Woman-Owned Small Business and Independent Insurance Broker that represents multiple Medicare, health insurance and medical insurance providers in Oregon and Washington State. Jennifer is dedicated to pairing people with the RIGHT Medicare, health insurance and medical insurance solution based on people's needs. She strongly believes in gathering detailed information from each client before conducting research so that she can present the best insurance options for each individual, family, or small business. The "coaching" aspect of the business includes insurance coverage education, motivation, and honest support in helping find the best possible solutions for each client's specific needs. About Jen McFarland For over 12 years I’ve tackled business problems and provided simple, powerful solutions. I’ve led 7-figure projects and helped entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. I teach women how to build their business, not around spreadsheets, bottom lines, and formulas, but around equity, leadership, mindset, courage, and resilience — you know, the things we are born to do. Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools. I love appearing on podcasts. Here’s my Podcast Guests profile. Let’s Hang Out On Social |
Apr 29, 2019 |
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The Issues of Instant Gratification in Business Strategy (#1 Amazing Insights)
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Have a question or comment? Go to jenmcfarland.com/podcast and you can record on your computer or phone. Let us know what you think about instant gratification. Buy some Women Conquer Business swag! Articles Referenced Lily pond analogy comes from Systems Thinking for Social Change by David Peter Stroh: https://amzn.to/2Z3f6bD (Kindle); https://amzn.to/2UQI27q (audio); https://amzn.to/2UMMGn0 (paperback) The Power of Small Wins: Why Celebrating Your Progress is Crucial for Long-Term Success The top 10 reasons why leaders should celebrate wins How To Celebrate Small Wins To Achieve Big Goals 10 Reasons We Rush for Immediate Gratification The Culture Of Impatience And Instant Gratification Customers Hate Waiting. 6 Ways How Businesses Offer Instant Gratification About Jen McFarland For over 12 years I’ve tackled business problems and provided simple, powerful solutions. I’ve led 7-figure projects and helped entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. I teach women how to build their business, not around spreadsheets, bottom lines, and formulas, but around equity, leadership, mindset, courage, and resilience — you know, the things we are born to do. Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools. I love appearing on podcasts. Here’s my Podcast Guests profile. Let’s Hang Out On Social |
Apr 22, 2019 |
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Why Procrastination in Business Isn’t About Great Time Management (#1 Tips on Procrastination)
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Have a question or comment? Go to jenmcfarland.com/podcast and you can record on your computer or phone. Let us know what you think about procrastination and why you procrastinate. Buy some Women Conquer Business swag! https://www.jenmcfarland.com/shop **Episodes we mention: ** #55: Creating Marketing Systems to Scale Your Business with Kronda Adair: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/scale-your-business-kronda-adair/ #35: Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with Allison Kinnear: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/vulnerability-and-imposter-syndrome/ Procrastination articles referenced: Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating: https://jamesclear.com/procrastination Procrastination: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/procrastination Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html |
Apr 15, 2019 |
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How to Spring Clean Your Business in the Best Way (And Avoid Project Fatigue)
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The Third Paddle podcast is now Women Conquer Business. We talk about what that means and how to spring clean your business while avoiding project fatigue. Full description of the rebranding from Third Paddle to Women Conquer Business (long story short, it's the same show with a new name to make it easier for people to find and know who the audience is): https://www.jenmcfarland.com/third-paddle-podcast/ Women Conquer Business store: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/shop Go to the Women Conquer Business homepage and record your questions from your device so we can answer on a future podcast episode: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/podcast/ Also, all things Third Paddle are still operational. If you have an email address or website bookmarked, it still works. |
Apr 08, 2019 |
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How to Scale Your Business Growth By Creating Powerful Marketing Systems with Kronda Adair [Explicit]
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Are you a small business looking to grow? Look no further. On this week's show, Kronda Adair talks about creating marketing systems to scale your business. About Kronda Adair Kronda Adair is the founder of Karvel Digital, an agency that helps mission-driven service based businesses automate their marketing to create a predictable sales pipeline. She is a regular speaker at WordPress meetups and WordCamps and has been featured on podcasts such as The Kim Doyal Show, and The Out Entrepreneur with Rhodes Perry. Her latest project is Content Bootcamp, a 10-week online intensive to teach overwhelmed entrepreneurs how to create and use content as an asset that saves time and sells for you. When she’s not working, she can be found enjoying time at home with her wife, two cats, and Vizsla puppy, reading dead-tree books, riding one of her five bikes, or enjoying the postcard vistas of the state of Oregon. Tools: https://karveldigital.com/tools Connect with Kronda on Social Media: https://facebook.com/karveldigital |
Apr 01, 2019 |
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1st Anniversary Hijinks, Listener Thank-you's and the next 52
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After two blockbuster interviews with Senta Scarborough and Gerald Jones, Jen and Liz recover from a taco emergency to discuss what it's like to podcast for a year, how freaking awesome our listeners are, and what's in store for the next 52 shows. Oh, and we also live-streamed the recording on Facebook and IGTV, which led to some serious high hilarity. Jen's Digital Distrations eBook: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/ebooks/ Facebook Live link: https://www.facebook.com/jensmcfarland/videos/317002508951148/ Tacoma, WA (is not code for taco coma): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacoma,_Washington Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2XG52Vx Chatcolab: https://www.chatcolab.org/ Tim McCain episode: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/transformational-journey-make-you-better-leader/ Brian Fowlie episode: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/how-to-release-yourself-from-limitations-with-brian-fowlie/ Wayne’s World - camera one, camera two: https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/74817417-548a-4325-aceb-c70605434402 Tea Time with Tajuana: http://teatimewithtajuana.libsyn.com/ Women with Moxie: https://www.womenwithmoxie.com/ eWomen Network: https://www.ewomennetwork.com/page/homepage Tanner Campbell, Portland Pod: https://portlandpod.com/who-are-we/ |
Mar 11, 2019 |
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How to Build Great Black Business Communities Equitably with Gerald Jones
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Gerald Jones, CPLP is an experienced leader, coach, speaker, and training facilitator with over 18 years of experience building and mentoring higher performance teams. He has been producing business-focused audio content (podcasts) since 2017. In addition to his podcast (Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business) he has been a guest on a variety of other shows. Gerald is a captivating public speaker with a unique ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely. He also interviews seasoned business owners in a manner that helps them share their knowledge and experience with a general audience. In February 2018, Gerald was requested to deliver the keynote presentation at the Establishing Sustainable Connections Building Black Wealth Seminar in Sioux Falls, SD. In June, he was asked to return as a guest instructor for the Conscious Youth Solutions Youth League Apprenticeship Program. How to contact Gerald Jones: Free Business Owner Assessment: "From Self-Employed to CEO: How Close Are You" https://www.dopebusinessplan.com/ceo Free eBook: "5 Low-Cost Automation Tools to Transform Your Small Business" https://www.dopebusinessplan.com/getthebook Free Training: "From Self-Employed to CEO: How Close Are You" https://www.dopebusinessplan.com/iwantin Follow Me on Social - Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn: @gwjonesii https://facebook.com/gwjonesii https://twitter.com/gwjonesii https://instagram.com/gwjonesii https://linkedin.com/in/gwjonesii Listen to Buy Black | The Voice of Black Business: https://appurl.io/jnj6a662 People and Things We Mention: Two Days, Two Deaths: The Police Shootings Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2016/07/07/485078670/two-days-two-deaths-the-police-shootings-of-alton-sterling-and-philando-castile Dr. Claud Anderson: http://www.harvestinstitute.org/ Black Wall Street: The African American Haven That Burned and Then Rose From the Ashes: https://www.theringer.com/2018/6/28/17511818/black-wall-street-oklahoma-greenwood-destruction-tulsa Local Color: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/local-color/ What Can Be Done to Get More Funding for Black Women-Led Startups?: https://afrotech.com/what-can-be-done-to-get-more-funding-for-black-women-led-startups Harvard's Implicit Bias tests: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html |
Mar 04, 2019 |
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Best Tips For Storytelling in Business (#1 Storytelling Tips) with Emmy® Nominated Producer Senta Scarborough [Explicit]
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Senta Scarborough was nominated for an Emmy®️ for her production work at E! News for a piece about Joan Rivers. Whether it's producing for E! News, being a crime reporter in Arizona, or writing screenplays about Al Capone in Appalachia, storytelling is in Senta's bones. You're not going to want to miss this week's podcast — our 50th episode!! Meet Storytelling Expert Senta Scarborough Senta Scarborough is an award-winning journalist and Emmy-nominated producer. She is the founder of Sentamatic Media focusing primarily on screenwriting, journalism and non-fiction projects. Her work has appeared in Adweek, Into, USA Today, E! News, US Weekly Magazine and Asheville Poetry Review, among others. She currently serves on the board of directors for the National Gay and Lesbian Journalist’s Association. Senta holds her MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts from the University of California Riverside/Palm Desert. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife, Katie, and their dog, Sadie. You can reach Senta via her website, Sentamatic Media: https://sentamaticmedia.com/ Find Senta on social media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sentascar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sentascar/ Senta's Online Screenwriting Classes: https://www.penandpaperwritingworkshops.com/products?category=Screenwriting Equity Corner: Slavery is a thing. In fact, it's THE THING that caused the Civil War Don't let anyone tell you the Civil War was a 'states' rights' issue. The Civil War was fought over slavery. Period. Any other explanation is a whitewashing of the facts. Here's a quote from Alexander Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy: “Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite idea; its foundations are laid, its corner- stone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery subordination to the superior race is his natural and normal condition.” - Alexander Stephens, The Corner-Stone Speech, 1861 (https://dontknowmuch.com/2017/11/slavery-was-the-corner-stone-civil-war-primary-documents/) This disgusting speech leaves little doubt that the Civil War was about slavery, first and foremost. We've got some work to do. As Senta said, schools teach it as a states' rights issue. And unfortunately, it's working. According to the Pew Research Center, more people think the main cause of the Civil War is states' rights - 48% - rather than slavery - 38%. (http://www.people-press.org/2011/04/08/civil-war-at-150-still-relevant-still-divisive/) More Civil War facts: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts |
Feb 25, 2019 |
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Digital Trade-offs, You Are a Gift & Origins Of Grandfathered In
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This week talk about the true costs and benefits of all of these digital tools that we use. I call it digital trade-offs. Are you getting just as much out of your screen time as you’re putting in? In the second segment, we talk about how sometimes the biggest gift, is you. And finally, we’re introducing a new segment called equity corner. Because it’s time for white folks to start having honest conversations about race. Segment One: Screen Time & Digital Trade-Offs I’m suggesting that the entire model for social media is meant to distract and to annoy and to make you check how many likes you have. How much support are you getting from this digital community? Is it connecting you in any sort of meaningful way? If you’re using social media for your business it’s important to know it’s pay to play. You’re renting space from social media landlords who rent space to large corporations who can pay a lot of money. It takes a special kind of magic to be going viral on social media anymore. So the questions I have are: Is your digital life operating in a supportive model meaning is it supporting your goals Is it supporting your core key work? Or is your digital life operating in a servant model, meaning, are you serving the digital beast? ** I mispronounced Cal Newport’s name a couple of times. It’s Newport, not Northrup ** Deep Work, Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2X8S6qR Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2Eg6s1g Digital Trade-offs ebook: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/digital-trade-offs/ Freedom distraction-free app: https://freedom.refersion.com/c/576cdd Boomerang for Gmail: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ Segment Two: You Are A Gift When we realize and recognize each other’s talents and treasures something extraordinary happens. It’s also important to remember the gifts we have within ourselves. That’s part of what makes us all a gift to one another is that ability to see a friend who’s struggling or to recognize the struggle within ourselves and pull ourselves back and help our friends excel and be the best that they can be because it makes us all greater. And sometimes it’s just seeing what a gift we are. Segment Three: Grandfathered In This week we’re introducing a new segment to the show called Equity Corner. What’s Equity Corner? It’s intended to raise awareness around the issues of the day including words and phrases we might think twice before using. It’s a look at not only current events, but also history, so we can consider the unintended consequences and harm our words cause, including whether it’s a history we want to repeat. This week we look at the phrase “grandfathered in.” The Racist Origins of “Being Grandfathered In”: https://www.copyediting.com/the-racist-origins-of-being-grandfathered-in/ Grandfather clause: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandfather_clause |
Feb 18, 2019 |
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What Are the Top 5 Greatest Benefits of Mindfulness For Leaders? with Patricia Thompson, Ph.D.
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Corporate psychologist and mindfulness expert Patricia Thompson, Ph.D., helps us bridge the gaps between leadership, work-life balance, and mindfulness. If you've ever questioned why 'soft skills' matter, you won't wonder again after this interview. Things We Mention Patricia Thompson, Ph.D., Silver Lining Psychology (leadership quiz): https://silverliningpsychology.com/ Executive Mindfulness Online Course (includes a link to the quiz): https://www.executivemindfulness.org/ Patricia Thompson, Ph.D.'s book: The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself: https://amzn.to/2t5EYoD Google's Project Aristotle: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/magazine/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html About Patricia Thompson, Ph.D. Patricia Thompson, Ph.D. is a corporate psychologist and founder of Silver Lining Psychology, a management consulting firm devoted to helping organizations to achieve better results by applying psychological principles. During her 15+ years of consulting experience, she has worked with clients such as The Home Depot, Chick-Fil-A, SunTrust Banks, The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Baylor Scott & White Health, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and many others, assisting them with executive coaching, teambuilding, leadership development, and enhancing emotional intelligence through mindfulness. She is also the author of The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself, and the creator of the Executive Mindfulness Online Course, a self-paced course to teach professionals about how to apply mindfulness practices in the workplace. Her work has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc. and many others. Connect with Patricia Thompson, Ph.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-thompson-phd-4b308b1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patricia_ATL/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Silver-Lining-Psychology-LLC-515835171782522/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologysilverlining/ |
Feb 11, 2019 |
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How to Free Yourself from Negative Thoughts
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Negative thoughts and images are so intrusive. They can take over our lives until we see nothing else. Learn how Jen turned her thoughts, experiences, and health around by taking one simple step. Things we mention: Jen's Idaho Vandals tennis shoes: https://lutistore.com/products/idaho-vandals-sneakers?variant=15894214049856 8-track tapes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-track_tape Captain and Tennille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_%26_Tennille How to Connect with Jen LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jensmcfarland Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensmcfarland Facebook: https://facebook.com/jensmcfarland Instagram: https://instagram.com/thirdpaddle |
Feb 04, 2019 |
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How to Reframe Thoughts When You Feel out of Control
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We talk about the government shutdown, and real-life examples of how it's affecting people who work for the federal government - and people who don't. We also talk about how not having control over a basic thing like when you're going to get paid can cause catastrophizing and black and white thinking. Then we close out to talk about how we can get more compassionate politicians to help us avoid this mess in the first place. Where Are All the Blue-Collar Candidates? http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/09/18/blue-collar-candidates Want Congress to look more like the people it serves? https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/want-congress-to-look-more-like-the-people-it-serves-provide-member-housing-pay-staff-more/2018/11/23/13783ef6-ef4c-11e8-8679-934a2b33be52_story.html?utm_term=.d2444b30b382 |
Jan 28, 2019 |
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Love the Body You're In with Lucia Pavone
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Today, we talk body love with Lucia Pavone is an international speaker, instructor of the art of sensuality, with an emphasis on full body orgasm. Tired of feeling like you're too much or not enough? Learn why getting to know your body (and love the body you're in) is the key to happiness. Connect with Lucia Pavone
People and Things We Mention
About Lucia Pavone Lucia Pavone is an international speaker, instructor of the art of sensuality, with an emphasis on full body orgasm. Lucia is a pleasure instigator. She supports those who identify as women to connect to their sensuality, love the body they are in and have a sex life worth bragging about. Her journey of sexual emancipation began over 16 years ago when she took her first sensuality course. Quickly realizing the pursuit of pleasure was her calling, she became a dedicated researcher of communication, relationships and sensuality. Busting through the limitations put on a woman’s orgasm, she’s experienced over 6,000 hours of Deliberate Embodied Orgasm (full body, extended orgasm). Lucia has been featured on the Ignite Intimacy podcast, Taboo Talk, Performers Creative Lab Podcast, and discoverHER radio, as well as been featured in medium.com and bustle.com. For the past 2 years, she’s hosted a weekly livestream on OSchool, a pleasure based sex education website, as seen in Forbes, Huffington Post, Glamour and recently went viral on NOW THIS. Lucia believes that by experiencing the universe through sensual gratification, pleasurable communication, and a woman's orgasm, life has infinite possibilities. *Jen McFarland is a business systems expert, podcaster, and blogger. She’s helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of podcast listeners make better business decisions. Jen’s passion is helping women-owned businesses get the growth tools they need to meet their 3-5 year business goals. Are you starting a business? Confused about how to grow? Check out my favorite business growth tools https://www.jenmcfarland.com/picks/ |
Jan 21, 2019 |
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Unapologetic Feminism in Business While Being Shamelessly Feminine (3 Top Tips) with Jen Rozenbaum
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Today I interview Jen Rozenbaum. We talk about what it means to be shamelessly feminine, and how overcoming fear comes down to putting things into perspective while practicing presence over perfection. About Jen Rozenbaum Jen Rozenbaum embraces her femininity while allowing women to embrace their own. By daring her clients to shed their clothes, they begin to shed their inhibitions. In the last nine years, Jen has found a burgeoning audience in the intimate photography market and is now sharing her shamelessly feminine movement with women worldwide. She proves that you can own your world if you live fearlessly, think audaciously and act spontaneously. Connect with Jen Rozenbaum Website http://www.ShamelesslyFeminine.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-rozenbaum-0ba705a5/ Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/JenniferRozenbaum Twitter URL http://www.twitter.com/jenrozenbaum YouTube URL |
Jan 14, 2019 |
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What's Your Next Evolution?
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Liz gets her own podcast (and I'm her FIRST guest!!), Jen gets a new website with awesome business recommendations, and we talk about the next evolution. Are you ready? Word of the Week podcast: https://anchor.fm/liz-zirk New website: https://www.jenmcfarland.com Jen's Picks: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/picks/ |
Jan 07, 2019 |
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This is Why Women Must Advocate for What They Need with Melissa Bird [Explicit]
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For the first 40 episodes, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about different trends, tactics, and methods for improving your business. You might say we’ve worked together on your business. This episode kicks off our women’s series. It’s an acknowledgment that we are complex human beings. And there are so many different ways we can be stuck. We are not defined by our businesses; nor can we control outside forces. It’s also impossible to lead a siloed existence where our actions are governed by our business. Basically, we’re not robots. Today we talk about the importance of advocating for what you need. We talk about it through a progressive lens, but the message is clear that all women need a seat at the table regardless of race, politics or sexual orientation. So sit back, relax, and kick off 2019 with a couple of blue girls from rural red states who talk about overcoming fear, imperfect advocacy, standing up for truth and equity, being vulnerable, and the importance of communication. About Melissa Bird As a writer, professor, life coach, and fiery public speaker, Dr. Melissa Bird creates the genesis for a new brand of leadership. When she’s not building her public speaking Empire, she can be found reading trashy novels, drinking fine whiskey, playing mom to three delicious humans, and loving her punk rock scientist James Thomas Kelly. Get her FREE handbook 5 Can't-Miss Steps to Finding Your Voice (https://birdgirlindustries.com/free-resources/) and learn how to awaken your inner revolutionary trailblazer and engage in the quest for justice. You can also connect with Missy at https://birdgirlindustries.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @birdgirl1001 Fanning the Flames Online: https://birdgirlindustries.com/fanning-the-flames-online-social-justice-training/ Melania Trump defends red Christmas trees that have Twitter crying 'Handmaid's Tale': https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/11/26/white-house-christmas-handmaids-tale/2120935002/ |
Dec 31, 2018 |
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Behind-the-Scenes Get to Know Jen Holiday Mashup
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We go behind-the-scenes of some of our favorite interviews, and Liz interviews Jen. Sit back and relax, learn about the Vandal Lounge, Booker, coffee roasting in Italy, and what it's like to work with Jen. Episode #19: How to Release Yourself from Limitations with Brian Fowlie: https://jenmcfarland.com/how-to-release-yourself-from-limitations-with-brian-fowlie/ Episode #35: Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with Allison Kinnear: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/vulnerability-and-imposter-syndrome/ Episode #23: How to Be a Productive Leader with Sally Foley-Lewis: https://www.jenmcfarland.com/how-to-be-a-productive-leader-with-sally-foley-lewis/ |
Dec 24, 2018 |
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Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stay Focused on Top Business Priorities (#1 Advice)
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Shiny object syndrome (SOS). It’s a thing. A thing you can avoid. You know all those apps and tools you bought on Black Friday? Do you know how you’re going to use them? How to stay on task with your plan, including resources and budgeting. Link to Heart & Hustle podcast where Jen will be appearing: http://www.paulettereesdenis.com/blog/heart-and-hustle-visionary-healers-movers-and-shakers-a-video-and-podcast-series-3/ |
Dec 17, 2018 |
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Why You Should Not Burn the Business Plan | #1 Actionable Tips with Sandra Hughes
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Burning your business plan is the latest craze. We talk about why having and using a business plan helps you get clarity, align your goals, and set revenue targets to help you stay on track. Sandra Hughes also recommends building your business as a side hustle. Listen to this episode to learn why and how. About Sandra Hughes: Sandra has an MBA from Santa Clara University with a concentration in Leading People and Organizations. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation, ICF, and received her CPCC at the Coaches Training Institute. She received her BA in Political Science from Wellesley College. Much of her professional experience, especially at Gap, Inc., was mentoring women and men. What gives her the most satisfaction from her previous career is where the people that she hired and mentored are today! Today she is passionate about creating a supportive environment for aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs. With over 30 plus years she has become quite skilled in strategic planning, complex negotiations, hiring, mentoring and building relationships inside and outside of organizations. She knows how to create ‘something’ from ‘nothing’ and how to "get the job done." Sandra has done this on an international level and has a lot of experience with asking the right questions to understand the problems before strategizing the best solutions. How to Contact Sandra: Company Website: Life Reinvented: https://lifereinvented.com Unlock Your Business Genius Home Study Course: https://courses.lifereinvented.com/ Complimentary Clarity Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13049442 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifereinventedsandrahughes/ Link to Heart & Hustle podcast where Jen will be appearing: http://www.paulettereesdenis.com/blog/heart-and-hustle-visionary-healers-movers-and-shakers-a-video-and-podcast-series-3/ |
Dec 10, 2018 |
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What Does It Mean to Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit? (Top 3 Epic Signs)
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How do small business owners and entrepreneurs differ? The differences affect things like goal-setting and decision making. We also talk about why the entrepreneurial spirit is important and how to engage with other effectively when exercising your entrepreneurial muscles. References: The Four Types of Entrepreneurship: http://casnocha.com/2011/02/the-four-types-of-entrepreneurship.html 5 Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Spirit: https://www.inc.com/matt-ehrlichman/5-characteristics-of-entrepreneurial-spirit.html How To Build An Entrepreneurial Mindset In Your Organization & Yourself: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-build-entrepreneurial-mindset-your-organization-yourself-onesto Are You a Small-Business Owner or an Entrepreneur? The Difference Is Important. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233919 |
Dec 03, 2018 |
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What the 2018 Word of the Year Says about Our Culture
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Jen and Liz riff on the Oxford Dictionary’s words of the year, including the short list. What do these words say about how we treat women, people of color and other marginalized groups? How can we begin to bridge these gaps? Show Notes: Oxford Dictionary’s “Word of the Year 2018” https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/word-of-the-year/word-of-the-year-2018 Oxford Dictionary’s “Word of the Year 2018: shortlist” https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/word-of-the-year/shortlist-2018 Flatbill caps https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Flatbill Are You Being Served? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_You_Being_Served%3F Blackadder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackadder Brexit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887 Fight Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pJC0FLA3Sk Allison Kinnear ‘Gaslighting’ Facebook live: http://voiceofherown.com/tonights-snack-how-to-avoid-gaslightingwarning-several-f-bombs-were-dropped-in-the-making-of-this-video/ “The woman who founded the ‘incel’ movement” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45284455 |
Nov 26, 2018 |
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Do You Know the Power of Gratitude? Why It Makes You a Superior Leader (Updated For 2021)
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This episode is all about gratitude. Not Thanksgiving style, everyday style. We talk about how gratitude makes you a better leader, starting with surrender and appreciating your own life so you can appreciate the people you work with and for. Notes: Jocko Podcast, “Good”: https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8 How Feeling Grateful Can Make You More Successful: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2013/11/27/how-feeling-grateful-can-make-you-more-successful/#7a00f8dc2de7 A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: Explaining Why Gratitude Expressions Motivate Prosocial Behavior: https://www.umkc.edu/facultyombuds/documents/grant_gino_jpsp_2010.pdf How to Give a Meaningful “Thank You”: https://hbr.org/2013/02/how-to-give-a-meaningful-thank |
Nov 19, 2018 |
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Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with Allison Kinnear
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Allison Kinnear shares her personal experiences with Imposter Syndrome on her journey to become a leader in the field. If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, it’s important to know you’re not alone, listen here to get lots of strategies to help you realize your power. Imposter Syndrome Survival Guide: http://www.voiceofherown.com/guide Voice of Her Own: http://www.voiceofherown.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/voiceofherown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-kinnear-ba376091/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvlwyEL7yaVxX78JwDqp2A Margaret J. Wheatley, Who Do We Choose To Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity: https://amzn.to/2yJRcpd Margaret J. Wheatley, Perseverance: https://amzn.to/2CN3f9R Brene Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough”: https://amzn.to/2CKLs33 Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage: https://amzn.to/2pTcKf5 John Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life: https://amzn.to/2CMKYJU Amy Cuddy, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges: https://amzn.to/2NIrPK3 The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know: https://amzn.to/2NGSgzH Barbara McIntyre, photographer: https://www.barbaramcintyrephotography.com/ Valerie Young, Imposter Syndrome: https://impostorsyndrome.com/ About Allison It is my mission to support women in bringing out the best in themselves. As I reconnected with myself, I was able to find my voice and step into a more embodied life. Other women noticed and, together, I have worked with hundreds of women supporting them in transforming their lives and finding their voice. I believe that when women are connected to their feelings, bodies, and spirits in a positive way, our world will change for the better. For over 22 years, I have worked with women as they navigate their vulnerabilities as children, mothers, daughters, employees and leaders. My career has been grounded in understanding human development, leadership, and team dynamics. |
Nov 12, 2018 |
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How to Plan and Engage Effectively on Social Media
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Learn about social media — what it means to get out there and be the face of an organization, strategies and tactics, and the do’s and don’t’s of engagement. Social Bee: https://socialbee.io/ Yellow Dog Consulting: https://yellowdogconsulting.com/ Sarah Hadley “Dear Brenda, We Need to Talk”: https://medium.com/@sarahhadleywrites/dear-brenda-we-need-to-talk-ad1310be4ecd Pew Research Center, Social Media Use in 2018: http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/03/01/social-media-use-in-2018/ Pew Research Center, Social Media Fact Sheet: http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheet/social-media About Jen: Jen McFarland is a business owner, business advisor, podcaster, blogger, and project turnaround artist. She’s helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of podcast listeners make better business decisions. Jen’s passion is helping women business owners overcome leadership and technology struggles. |
Oct 22, 2018 |
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Stretch Yourself: Network Beyond Bias with Amy Waninger
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Free eBook Offer: https://leadatanylevel.com/bookstore/network-beyond-bias-book/free-ebook-offer/ Network Beyond Bias: https://amzn.to/2RAV8l2 Lead at Any Level LLC: https://leadatanylevel.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadatanylevel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadatanylevel |
Oct 15, 2018 |
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Tips for Talking with Techies and How Gender Plays a Role
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On this episode we talk about how to communicate with IT staff and technical freelancers like web developers. We all know communication is one of the more important soft skills to have. But how do you talk to someone whose skills and perspective you might not understand? We’ll talk about how techies think, a techie’s work environment, and how gender plays a role. |
Oct 08, 2018 |
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How Is #MeToo Changing Business?
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What is the Me Too Movement? How has it changed? What does #metoo mean for Business? Me too has been in the news a lot — we talk about the issues and how business is slowly changing as a result. ##References: American business and #MeToo: https://www.economist.com/business/2018/09/27/american-business-and-metoo MeToo Now Means Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/avivahwittenbergcox/2018/04/30/metoo-now-means-business/#4fddf992c236 NOW WHAT? Social media has created a remarkable moment for women, but is this really the end of the harassment culture?: https://hbr.org/cover-story/2018/01/now-what Me Too Movement: https://metoomvmt.org/ The woman behind ‘Me Too’ knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ab0eb0785245 There are only 25 women CEOs in the Fortune 500 — here's the full list: https://www.businessinsider.com/fortune-500-companies-women-ceos-2018-8 The Number of Black CEOs at Fortune 500 Companies Is at Its Lowest Since 2002: http://fortune.com/2018/02/28/black-history-month-black-ceos-fortune-500/ Protect Female Farmworkers: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/19/opinion/how-to-protect-female-farmworkers.html Generational differences: http://www.wmfc.org/uploads/GenerationalDifferencesChart.pdf Statistics on the Purchasing Power of Women: https://girlpowermarketing.com/statistics-purchasing-power-women/ |
Oct 01, 2018 |
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How to be a Digital Entrepreneur with Kalyna Miletic
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Jen interviews Kalyna Miletic to discuss digital entrepreneurship (AKA digital nomad), digital strategy, the importance of non-negotiables and how she's created the life of her dreams as a road warrior traveling and working globally. ❤️🤓🎧This week's episode of the Third Paddle podcast is all about building the life and business of your dreams on the road. Have you ever wanted to work from home? Are you ready to be location independent? A digital entrepreneur? 😀🤩Get ready for an honest discussion of what it's like to be working from all kinds of remote areas. You'll learn about the twists and turns and how vital it is to set your priorities and be grounded in your values — and then hold yourself to it. Kalyna Miletic shares so much good stuff. You don't want to miss this! Kickstart Your Work: https://www.kickstartyourwork.com/ Kalyna’s Thailand Retreat: https://www.kickstartyourwork.com/freelancers-retreat-chiang-mai Kalyna Miletic, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalynamiletic Kalyna Miletic, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalynakickstart/ Mel Robbins, 5-Second Rule: https://melrobbins.com/blog/five-elements-5-second-rule/ About Kalyna: Kalyna is the Founder of Kickstart Your Work, a storyteller and global explorer. She's coached over 1,500 hours with clients in 20 countries and started her first business at 19 years old. She’s been adventuring since 2014 visiting 25 countries and living in Aruba, Brazil, Indonesia, USA and Canada. Kalyna has a blast running an online business and believes feeling good at work needs to be the new normal. She loves yoga, Brazilian dance, trying new foods and searching for the world’s best beaches. |
Sep 24, 2018 |
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Your Recipe for Success: Curiosity and Imperfect Action
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Jen discusses the power of curiosity in business and why perfectionism is a doctrine you need to lose if you really want to move your ideas forward. References: Why are we afraid of change? The science of uncertainty: https://www.unstuck.com/advice/afraid-change-science-uncertainty/ Definition of perfectionism: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfectionism Why Imperfect Actions Make the Best Stories: http://www.danadobson.com/blog/imperfect-action The Power Of Imperfect Action And Why Being A Perfectionist Is Killing Your Business: https://www.milesbeckler.com/the-power-of-imperfect-action/ Harvard Business Journal on Curiosity: https://hbr.org/2018/09/curiosity Innovation is a Combination of Curiosity and Persistence: https://www.inc.com/molly-reynolds/innovation-is-a-combination-of-curiosity-and-persistence.html A Culture of Curiosity Is the Key to Building a Company That Learns to Improve: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277456 About Jen McFarland Jen McFarland has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of podcast listeners make better technology decisions. She's nerdy enough to talk to the techies, but her real passion is helping nontechnical business owners. Jen's tech agnostic, research-based solutions deliver powerful results. Her clients have experienced up to 250% increases in web traffic, and a 98% reduction in data entry. |
Sep 17, 2018 |
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How to Overcome Your Sales Fears and Attract the People You Want with Katie Collins
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On this episode, Jen visits with Katie Collins to discuss the sales fears and obstacles that prevent women entrepreneurs from getting the best clients. Overcome those fears so you can attract who you want without compromising your rates. About Katie Collins: Katie Collins is a Sales and Strategy Business Coach who helps women Coaches and Wellness Practitioners overcome their fear of sales and talking about what they do so they can earn the income they pictured when they first got started in their practice. Her expertise is in sales conversations, niche clarity, creating profitable packages, session pricing and writing program content. She's worked with over 200 clients thus far. Katie is gifted with the ability to create a safe, nurturing space for clients to explore their limiting beliefs and transform their fears. She is trained in the Art of Feminine Presence and teaches both the BEING and the DOING aspects for business success. She is the Founder of Katie Collins Coaching, LLC and Denver FEM Talks, a local networking community for women business owners who want to connect and learn in a fun environment. She has also led a sales team over the past 2 years, selling over $4 million in coaching packages. Show Notes Katie Collins: https://coachkatiecollins.com/ Katie Collins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-collins-b196632/ Email: katie@coachkatiecollins.com Cadillac Man, movie (1990): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099204/ Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_In |
Sep 10, 2018 |
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How to Launch your Ideas in 6 Weeks with Benjamin Dell
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On this episode, Jen visits with Benjamin Dell, Founder and CEO of MissingLettr and the MissingLetter Uppercase Conference. Benjamin provides a lot of insights into rapidly developing ideas and taking them to market. MissingLettr: www.missinglettr.com Uppercase Conference: www.missinglettr.com Follow Benjamin Dell on Twitter: @bendell About Benjamin Benjamin Dell is the Founder and CEO at Missinglettr. Missinglettr creates strategic, automated social media campaigns that drive traffic for an entire year. Leaving you to focus on what's really important. Benjamin is passionate about empowering businesses and brands with tools that help them succeed. Benjamin is joining me today to discuss the Uppercase Conference, an online conference by Missinglettr dedicated to helping you learn, grow and transform your business. With over 100 speakers over 2 weeks, this is a conference you won’t want to miss. |
Sep 03, 2018 |
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How to Be a Productive Leader with Sally Foley-Lewis
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Join Jennifer as she interviews Sally Foley-Lewis. Sally is obsessed with productive leadership. We learn why it’s important to have a magnet in our heart, a compass in our head, and an oxygen mask as a reminder. Sally Foley-Lewis: http://www.sallyfoleylewis.com/ About Sally: Sally boosts productivity by helping dedicated professionals to achieve their goals and master their leadership skills. Obsessed with productive leadership, Sally helps you achieve more, reduce stress and take back two hours per day! It’s all about managing yourself: there's no such thing as time management, you need to master your self-leadership when it comes to having the success you want in your career, business and life. Blending 20+ years of working with a diverse range of people and industries, in Germany, the UAE, Asia, and even outback Australia, with exceptional qualifications; a wicked sense of humour and an ability to make people feel at ease, she’s your first choice for mastering skills and achieving results. Sally has written two books, her latest is The Productive Leader and she gives presentations and runs workshops to help people become Productive Leaders. Sally is a dynamic and interactive presenter, MC, and much sought after facilitator and executive coach. Sally's clients rave about her because she leaves the audience equipped to take immediate positive action. |
Aug 20, 2018 |
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Reckoning: How I Quit My Job and Started a Business (#1 Valuable Insights)
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Jen shares the journey that led to Foster Growth and why she is so passionate about helping businesses owned by women and people of color.
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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Truth in Business & the Impact of Women-Owned Business
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Join Jennifer as she discusses recent podcast changes, the challenges of finding truth in business in a ‘post-truth’ world, and the impact of women-owned businesses and people of color on the economy and hiring. Show Notes Segment 1: Podcast Changes • Third Paddle Podcast: www.thirdpaddle.com • Third Paddle listener call schedule: https://thirdpaddle.bookafy.com/service/listener-call • Third Paddle guest application: https://fostergrowth.tech/third-paddle-podcast-guest-application/ Segment 2: Truth in Business • Why the Truth Is So Important to Your Business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/294856 • Rethinking Sales and Marketing in the 'Post-Truth' Era: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/294119 • 3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Truth in Business: https://www.inc.com/todd-mckinnon/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-about-truth-in-business.html • Finding the Truth in Your Business: https://www.ducttapemarketing.com/finding-truth-business • Whatagraph: https://whatagraph.com • Databox: https://databox.com/ Segment 3: Women and People of Color in Business • Get the Facts on Women Business Owners: https://blog.dol.gov/2017/07/05/get-facts-women-business-owners • Cool, interactive graph that shows how many men vs. women in your industry: https://public.tableau.com/views/IndustryDistributionbyGender/IndustryDistribution?:showVizHome=no (mentioned in the ‘Get the Facts on Women Business Owners’ article) • Estimates based on current GDP, etc., from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): https://www.nawbo.org/resources/women-business-owner-statistics • And a more in-depth look at the NAWBO data: http://about.americanexpress.com/news/docs/2017-State-of-Women-Owned-Businesses-Report.pdf • Harvard Business Review, The Other Diversity Dividend: https://hbr.org/2018/07/the-other-diversity-dividend |
Aug 06, 2018 |
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How to Own Your Power with Tandy Pryor
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Join Jennifer and her guest Tandy Pryor where you’ll learn how your attitudes toward power, including your physical environment, may be holding you back and help you get some tips for standing in your own power. Things we mention: Tandy Pryor Coaching: http://tandypryorcoaching.com |
Jul 30, 2018 |
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How to Release Yourself from Limitations with Brian Fowlie [Explicit]
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Jen interviews Brian Fowlie and talks about how the prison system helped him see and break through his limitations. You’ll also learn the business mindset benefits of meditation. Things We Mention The Prophet, by Khalil Gibran - https://www.amazon.com/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/ Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankel - https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/ Close Your Eyes, Open Your Mind: a Practical Guide to Spiritual Meditation - https://www.amazon.com/Close-Your-Eyes-Open-Mind/ About Brian Fowlie Brian Fowlie left home at 14 years old, becoming a homeless youth. Brian experienced drug and alcohol abuse combined with violence on the streets and soon became part of the juvenile justice system. By the time Brian was 21 years old, he had earned himself a 17-year to life sentence in California’s Department of Corrections. He walked into San Quentin fully expecting to die a convict death. Brian did not get better in prison, he got worse. He spent the first 9 years building a reputation based on violence, volatility, and prison credibility in order to build what he believed to be walls of protection, keeping him safe and helping him survive in prison. In 1997 a couple of significant events took place that combined to create the desire for change. Brian realized that he was miserable and put into action a program that led him to accountability, personal empowerment, spiritual devotion, and uplifting his fellow convicts. The prison was his home; he was going to live out the rest of his life there and die there, so he set out on a daily path of creating a different culture than the one that had himself and his friends miserable, depressed, self-loathing, and hopeless. He set out to change his view of his world, choosing to practice living each day with personal accountability, love, hope, possibility, inclusion, and peace of mind. Brian was granted parole by the California Board of Parole Hearings and was released after serving more than 22 years in prison. He was 21 when he committed his crime and he was 43 years old when he walked back out of State prison. Soon after his release, Brian took a minimum wage job. He was stoked because $8.00 an hour was a huge raise from his prison job, which paid pennies. He continued to strive, finding a better paying job later that year and has continued to progress into a journeyman inside wireman electrician, a trade that he learned in prison. Brian earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a Human Services Focus. He has continued with his graduate studies working toward a Master’s Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies. While working to provide for his family, going to school to further his education, Brian has also stayed busy serving his community by working with at-risk-youths, Keynote Speaker for the California Coalition for Youth Taking Action Conference 2012, and has even gone back into two prisons and a county jail to work with the prisoners he left behind, sharing his story, successes and challenges he has faced through his transition from a “Lifer” in prison to a citizen and community member in good standing. The future is bright and the ride continues. As Brian says, “God’s got it, so buckle up”. Come key in on the details, tap into the success techniques, develop the mindset to overcome any obstacle, be it physical prisons or the prisons of your mind that hold you back. The energy is contagious, the movement is inevitable, change is not only possible, but it’s coming…open up to it and invite it... |
Jul 23, 2018 |
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Tim's Transformational Journey Will Make You A Better Leader [Explicit]
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Jen interviews Tim McCain about his journey from addict and convict to entrepreneur. You’ll also learn how Tim’s inner control freak got soothed, to his business’ advantage. About Tim McCain Tim McCain wants you to know he loves you! Tim has battled addiction, jail time & being homeless at a young age, and is now the owner of several successful software companies. As a youth, he found himself on the streets and dealing with the perils of his situation. During this time, Tim had a moment of clarity, and he was able to overcome his situation and succeed. He can now proudly say that he has been “on the right track” for over 20 years! Tim has vowed not to allow his experiences to be in vain. He has spoken at many organizations such as hospice, local businesses, and does countless one on one counseling sessions to inspire others. Tim is the current CEO and co-owner of 2 software organizations and serves on the Board of Directors for CCS. He is a graduate of Heath Kit, A plus computer studies, and a recent graduate of Burchard's High-Performance Academy. Tim is most proud of his beautiful wife and 3 fantastic kids, which he credits most for his drive to succeed. Tim got Lucky with a lot of this, and his mission now is to share that! He is trying to “bring the luck” to all he touches!! Links to Things Discussed:
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