The most common area new clients rank as needing ? urgent help with is marketing.  They report they aren’t doing enough marketing.  They don’t have a real plan. Or their current marketing plan isn’t working.  ? But, 9 times out of 10, they DON’T have a marketing problem.  In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, coaches with me in our Six Figures Lab group coaching program, and I discuss why “marketing” may not be the issue and what the real problem could be.  Also, Elizabeth pulls an actual formula for you to use that I didn’t even know was in my brain!    Ready ..read more

The fresh energy of Spring is blooming all around me and it has made me excited to set some very big goals for ?Q2. You can harness this energy around you too and join me in a Six Week Sprint. Go to bizchix.com/sprint for our free worksheet to guide and document your sprint.  ?‍♀️A sprint will be especially useful if you have had a ?tough Q1 (many people I know have) and are feeling like you need to create some momentum in your business. A Six Week Sprint is a tool made popular by software companies, that we can leverage in our small businesses. It is also a tool we can keep in our b ..read more

Have you noticed that the longer you do the same type of work, the more efficient you get? That is why charging hourly or selling a package of hours starts to feel less great over time. We teach our clients to create either a monthly or a high ticket project business model based on the deliverables not based on the number of hours it takes This works especially well for consultants, marketers and financial professionals. Elizabeth joins me in this episode and we discuss the four stages of the Retainer Roadmap and how you can specialize your services and uplevel your clients. We will share comm ..read more

? Ready for a training that is the OPPOSITE of what most people teach? Instead of focusing solely on growing an online presence, I walk you through the game-changing strategy of MERGING LOCAL networking with ONLINE engagement, with a special focus on harnessing the power of LinkedIn.   You will hear actionable tips for connecting locally, leveraging LinkedIn, and cultivating a referral-based business.  Join me as we explore the INTERSECTION of local connections and online presence to grow your business.  You will not believe how fast you get results with this strategy! ⭐️ C ..read more

?Do your CLIENTS know what your boundaries are?  ?How about your TEAM? ?Can YOU articulate your boundaries? Boundary issues come up FREQUENTLY as we support our clients, so please know you are not alone.  Sometimes we do not even know we need to articulate a boundary until we are faced with a new situation. ?If you struggle with holding boundaries in your personal life, those same struggles often show up in your business. In today’s episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program, joins me to discuss some things you can put in place to make ..read more

??? Are you struggling to change your pricing strategy? Are you feeling undervalued? You may be underpricing your services. But how do you raise them with current clients? I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, and she poses questions from our clients. We dive into all the ? mindset issues that may get in the way of raising prices in your business and how you can deal with them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your pricing strategy to the next level.  Ready to work together? There are 3 options: ​1:1 Coaching (?new ..read more

Today, I’m training on the nuances of specializing and niching in your business. It's more than just semantics; it impacts every aspect of your business, from your marketing efforts to the clients you serve. I'll walk you through real examples and share the benefits of each approach, culminating in my personal favorite - a "specialized niche" business model.    Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together: ​1:1 Coaching (?new) - open to any level and type of business ​Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals aver ..read more

Are you at CAPACITY in your business, where you can’t really grow unless you start taking more off your plate, BUT the business can’t afford to hire the person you think you really need? In this episode we share a workaround.  A way to start delegating small tasks in your business so you can focus on your zone of genius and increase your capacity without overwhelming your time or your bank account. ? Enter - The Micro Position! Today I’m joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our Six Figures Lab Group Coaching Program. We cover the benefits and steps of hiring for micro-posi ..read more

Negotiation is both an ? art and a ? science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths.  This is incredible news for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease. I cover five tips to help hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you just may not have put them all to use! [Would you consider leaving a podcast review today? I read eve ..read more

We're popping the ?confetti to celebrate a decade of the BizChix Podcast which has been a journey of transformation, growth, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs everywhere. In this special episode, I dive deep into the heartwarming stories of our powerhouse team members who had a key role in the BizChix story -  Mark, Shelli, Tiffanie, and Elizabeth. I get personal, sharing the raw beginnings of my ?️ podcast adventure, the challenges I faced, and the victories we've achieved together. You'll see just how far we've come, from ? fear to fostering a global community of incredible women ..read more