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The Dangers of Canceling 2020
Thinking about “canceling 2020?” I invite you to reconsider.
This episode is from an Instagram LIVE I did last week about the “dangers of canceling 2020.” There was such an overwhelming response that I decided to make it into a podcast episode.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
Entrepreneurship is not just about freedom and flexibility, entrepreneurship is about your willingness to solve problems and the quest to make your impact.” – Joy Chudacoff
Show Notes:
- 3 Specific Reasons why staying the course in this last quarter is Key to your business
- A Personal Story from 1997 that I feel sure you’ll resonate with and how “canceling” would have cost me BIG
- Why your Leadership is more important now than ever
- Why it’s risky to play the “When/Then” game
In this last quarter of the year, you may stumble onto the best next thing in your business.” – Joy Chudacoff
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Leaders lead when things are at the absolute worst.” – Joy Chudacoff
The Dangers of Canceling 2020
I wanted to share the replay of an Instagram Live I did yesterday. It was spot on for a lot of women entrepreneurs and I didn’t want you to miss this very important message.
Click on the video below to listen-in:
This is EXACTLY where we’re headed in my private membership group, ALIGN online. We’re focused on finishing 2020 strong. If you’ve decided not to “cancel” 2020 and unearth the GOLD that will come out of this time for you and your business, head on over to https://smartwomensolutions.com/align-online, fill out an application and join us!
One of the many benefits of ALIGN online is our private forum. I’m in there every day offering support, business advisory and answering questions to help you move forward and finish the year strong.
We’re taking applications now so if you’d like to learn more & jump on board, contact Kathy@SmartWomenSolutions.com or call/text 310-266-0416.
Read all about ALIGN online:
SmartWomenSolutions.com/align-online
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Carrie Callahan – Creating Trust Through Public Relations in The Age of Fake News
In the age of “fake news,” how do we know what to believe anymore?
My guest today, Carrie Callahan, is the public relations ‘prowess’ known for executing and developing targeted communication programs for national and regional brands.
For the past 18 years, Carrie, President of Nash Callahan Communications, has worked in PR with brands like Tiffany, Mars, NorthStar Moving Company, and more, to build their brands and industry leadership.
If you like what you hear today, you’ll love my Align Retreat, because Carrie will be there sharing more about how to have exceptional PR in your business.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
The everyday PR is all about telling your truth as a business leader, and the truth of your business and your products and your services.” – Carrie Callahan
Show Notes:
- What Public Relations means in Today’s market
- The RIGHT questions to ask to create The BEST MARKETING plan
- Why it’s essential to keep the message CONSISTENT
- How to build the know, like, and trust factor
- Why the PRESS RELEASE is NOT Dead
- How PR has changed in the last few years and what you need to know to use it to your benefit
- The TRUTH about Public Relations and Social Media
Everything across the board should be something that you want someone to say when you walk out of your store or something you want them to say after you provided them with your services.” – Carrie Callahan
Links Mentioned:
- Early Bird Registration for my Align Retreat expires December 3, 2018!!
- Text or call Kathy at (310) 266-0416 with questions
- Connect with Carrie Callahan: LinkedIn
There’s a lot of various ways to show the trust factor and for people to trust you as a company, but one of the main ways, I think, is to show your heart.” – Carrie Callahan
5 Commitments You Must Make to Align Your Business for Impact in 2019
I’ve got something special in store for you over the next few days. I’m doing a 3-day mini-podcast series that I think you’ll love.
TODAY, I’m talking about the 5 commitments you need to make to align your business for impact in 2019. These are themes that I see emerging for myself, my clients, and my guests on the show who are enjoying accelerated growth in their businesses.
Where can you be adding more of these commitments into your business? Listen in to today’s show for ideas.
Also, make sure to tune in to tomorrow’s show with Carrie Callahan to learn about the best PR for your business. On Friday, we will have an amazing episode with Laura McHolm about cutting through the noise and becoming a ‘category of one’ in your industry.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
Women who are making huge leaps in business growth and revenue right now are doing less thinking and taking more action.” – Joy Chudacoff
Show Notes:
- How to CATAPULT your business forward with these 5 commitments
- The TWO WAYS of ‘being’ in the world
- How to accomplish your GOALS
- Why it’s important to have a clear vision for your business
- How to get support from the people around you
- Developing a strong decision-making process
- Why RESILIENCE is critical to your business
- Leadership RITUALS and why you need to cultivate yours
You make decisions and you can always course-correct.” – Joy Chudacoff
Links Mentioned:
- Early Bird Registration for my Align Retreat expires December 3, 2018!!
- Text or call Kathy at (310) 266-0416 with questions
I know that one of your biggest goals has to be that you want to create a bigger impact in 2019.” – Joy Chudacoff
Sheryl Palmer – Rising to the TOP -The Only Woman CEO Rated in the Top 20 Home Building Industry
Home building is long known for being a very male-dominated industry, but my guest today, Sheryl Palmer is the only female CEO in the Top 20 home builders rated by Glassdoor.
Sheryl is the chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, a leading national home builder and developer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With more than 30 years of building experience, she has led Taylor Morrison into the top ranks of America’s largest public home builders. Under Sheryl’s leadership, Taylor Morrison recently became the first home builder to appoint a majority female board of directors.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
It is hard to be your best when you’re pretending or trying to be somebody different.” – Sheryl Palmer
Show Notes:
- WHY it’s critical to hone your unique leadership style for business success
- Her BEST Action Steps on how to succeed as a woman in a male-dominated industry
- Sheryl’s “shoe-off” style of leadership and why it works so well for her
- Why the customer ‘experience’ is essential in business today
- How to create the best customer experience – it’s about “aligning” everything
- What Sheryl does with her one “selfish hour” each day and how it makes her more productive
- The #1 thing that holds many women back
- What she always relies on when it’s decision-making time
- Her A-List
- Her Superpower
- The Choice She Makes Every Day and how it helps her in business
As a leader, it really is OK to be humble and vulnerable if that is who you are.” – Sheryl Palmer
Connect with Sheryl Palmer:
Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Taylor Morrison
I’ve never been the smartest person in the room, but I’m the most passionate, hardworking, and I have the ability to bring out good stuff in great team members.” – Sheryl Palmer
Right now, you know how good you are…
But, do you know how good you could be?
It seems like common sense: Become really good at what you do and then hit cruise control, right?
Nope. When you get to this point, if you don’t make some easily adjustable changes in your business, you’ll find yourself satisfactorily underperforming next year. When arriving at the Top seems just slightly out of your reach, it’s time to align certain areas of your business so you can refocus, engage and expand to the level you know you deserve.
You need to get strategic and open yourself up to the big 360° view of your business. Successful women know that THIS is their ticket to freedom. To truly step into the driver’s seat of your business, you MUST let go of the same old systems and routines.
My two-day Align Retreat coming up in January 2018 will give you the tools you need to get aligned with your vision as a leader, entrepreneur, and woman of impact.
