Dare To Begin - Small & Mighty

Understanding what you bring to (and don't have for) your business is so good in helping you grow your biz. Today we're talking about a SWOT analysis - what it is, how to do it and what questions and considerations you can ask to create a powerful reframe on some of the perceived gaps in your business. Plus, you'll hear about my recent encounter with a grizzly bear (actually, three, a mama and two cubs) and the surprising reaction I had.To grab the show notes for today's episode, pop on over to daretobegin.net/blog/19 and get the question prompts for your SWOT analysis.

One of the most used 'marketing tools' is the small (and mighty) business card. However, there's so much more to the business card than meets the eye. In this episode, I share a few simple design tips so you're putting your best paper forward, and then we get into questions such as:Who do I give my card to? What do I do if someone asks for my card? How do I ask for/give a card? How do I say no when someone asks for my card?Have a listen and then grab the free download that supports this episode at daretobegin.net/smartIf you like this episode, please let me a review on the iTunes! I'd so appreciate it and you may just get a shout out on a future episode!

You have a phenomenal marketing tool in your arsenal - that you probably aren't even really thinking about. It's you!! YOU are the most powerful marketing tool you have! When you're building a business, starting as a solopreneur or a small biz, you are the heart and soul and face of your company. Today's episode is all about how to take advantage of this 'tool' you have, how to make it "S.M.A.R.T." and why you bring it all back to your ideal client.To make it clear and easy, I've got a great free download for you related to this episode. Find it at daretobegin.net/smartIf you gained value from this episode, I'd love if you leave me a review on iTunes!

In today's episode I'm sharing 3 powerful profit strategies for both service-based businesses and product-based businesses. The strategies shared here are pulled from my #1 profit-producing strategy in my business so they are tried, tested and true. Ultimately, your main focus needs to be on your clients success (and you'll learn why in the podcast) so these strategies are built around creating success for your clients through your products and/or services. That success will help grow your business as you go over and above for your clients, proving you really hear them and get what they're about, and thus gaining great referrals! Remember, it's your last few days to join my new program, Lost to Launched Academy, so if you want it (DOORS CLOSE SOON!) get your butt over to daretobegin.net/join and join me today!If you enjoyed this episode, please review it on iTunes & share it out to your friends! I'd so appreciate the extra love and I may even give you a personal shout out on the next episode!

One of the most taboo subjects on the planet, a topic that everyone has strong feelings about yet nobody talks about, something that has split up marriages, business deals and and friendships.... it's time to start talking honestly about money. In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the thoughts, feelings and beliefs I held about money for years (like almost 36). I'm talking honestly about the moment that I realized if I wanted a different life, I had to make some serious moves. And how I'm healing my relationship with money (and a simple release technique to blow out all the negative crap). It's time to take the shroud off this topic. Our lives literally depend on it.

Are you ready to up level your life? To live a bigger game and see amazing things come into your reality? I'm keeping today's episode short, but packed with a powerful punch. Join me today to find out why saying or thinking 'I don't know' immediately stops all action and progress - ie. stops the universe from ever bringing you anything - and how reframing it to 'what would it take' will make an enormous (and IMMEDIATE) difference in your life. And if you feel ready to claim a bigger, bolder, braver life, join me in my free masterclass. Save your spot at daretobegin.net/masterclass .

I'm taking a huge step into vulnerability today. I'm sharing the struggles I had in my design business, how I became deeply depressed - and the phone call that began to turn it all around for me - why I believe I've been given this new business idea and I'm sharing an amazing opportunity you have for a limited time only! Today is raw, it's honest, and I'm sharing things that I haven't really dared to speak aloud! No time like a podcast to share them right? Have a listen, let's rumble through this together. I believe in you. That's why I can step into today's topic.

Upleveling your life sounds amazing - but what if your upleveled experience leaves you in tears because you're outside your realm of feeling belonging? Creating your 5 star life is a MUST if you want uplevel your current reality. And just as important, is preparing yourself FOR that life!In today's episode, I'm sharing some profound revelations I've had recently, my own 5 star experience (and how it was less than awesome for a moment), and just how you can CREATE & PREPARE FOR your own 5 star life!

Are you giving your time away thinking 'I don't have a choice'? Are you struggling with being productive and effective with your time? Have you realized yet that time is your MOST VALUABLE and NON-RENEWABLE asset? Once it's spent, you don't get it back! And no amount of money will buy you more. Today I'm talking about how you claim ownership of this highly valuable resource so you can immediately start being more effective! Have a listen and then I'd love for you to leave a review, rate the podcast and share it with your friends. I'd be so grateful!

Have you considered the impact possibilities of your new business? Have you given thought to what you are creating from a global perspective? So often we get caught up in the minutae rather than looking at the big picture of what could be. In this episode, I'm talking about 3 ways your business can make a HUGE difference in the world! If you like this episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd give it 5 stars and leave a review! What most inspires you about this episode? What one thing lights you up so much you can hardly contain your excitement? Let's get the word out - your 5 star rating and review will help!

When thinking about starting or trying anything new, we are bombarded with questions related to risk: can I do this? What if it fails? What if I look like an idiot trying? What if everyone laughs at me? And on and on. In today's episode, I relate how taking risks and learning how to ski - and ultimately finding myself at 7000 ft above sea level - translate perfectly to the risk of starting a business AND how those risks are more than usually worth the rewards. Check it out and I'd love it if you leave a review after!

How do you know if you've got the goods to make this business idea come to life? What do you do when those doubts start screaming between your ears, especially on the really rough days? Before you give yourself over to doubt and overwhelm, you can easily and quickly confirm that you do in fact have what it takes. Listen up Change-Makers - this podcast has got the goods.

Getting clear on who you're serving is super important in your business - you want to hit bullseyes, not catch orcas. Also find out why it's important that you're not trying to serve the wrong people. Use this podcast to create clarity on who you're serving so your business can grow powerfully!

Creating success in your business means you need to know where you're going. Find out how I set revenue goals for my business and how asking 'WHY' can be a powerful tool in your business!Plus, find out what goal I've set that will having me crapping my pants when I reach it.

Today we're identifying some Limiting Beliefs and talking about how to bust through them! We all have them (I absolutely have my fair share!) and in most cases, they aren't serving us.So join me as I share with you what they are, how they may be holding you back and share with you 5 simple steps you can practice to move through them!

Boundaries are so so important in our life and our business. Join me today as I talk about what boundaries can look like, how to implement them and what to do if someone has already crossed them. Plus, as always, I give you simple ACTIONABLE tips to bring them into your business.

Being a solopreneur can be hard! Today I'm talking about the backward slide into the Lonely/Overwhelm muck, what you can do to get out, and how it's sidelined my progress at times.

What you think is holding you back from succeeding may not be what is actually holding you back. Today I talk about 3 things that may be holding you back from the success you want to achieve - and you don't even know it!!

My very first podcast! Talking about where I began, why I'm starting this podcast and letting you know you're not alone in this journey we call entrepreneurship!