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Amy Franko – A Top Sales Blogger, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Sales Expert and Entrepreneur

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Amy Franko on She's Got Moxie with Joy ChudacoffIf you don’t have all the clients or customers you want or need, you will want to block some time in your calendar to listen to this episode with my guest today, Amy Franko.

Amy is the author of the new best-selling book The Modern Seller: Sell More and Increase Your Impact in the New Sales Economy and she is also the founder of the Impact Instruction Group. The Modern Seller is an Amazon Bestseller and was also named a 2018 top sales book by Top Sales World. In addition, Amy is recognized by Top Sales World as one of the “Top 50 Sales Bloggers in the World”.

Today’s show is jam-packed with incredible business and sales advice, tips on building your network and using social media for business growth, how to write a book (even if you don’t really enjoy writing) and much more.

Enjoy the show!

 

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People with strong networks can rise above the noise.” – Amy Franko

When you know those one or two very significant goals, that is going to give you the track to run on so that you can better prioritize your time.” – Amy Franko

Show Notes:

  • The Five Modern Selling Skill Sets
  • WHY your RELATIONSHIPS are the GOLD
  • WHY it’s essential to pivot between strategy and tactics
  • How to overcome the “I don’t have time to network” feeling you may be having
  • TIPS on how to create better business relationships (HINT: you don’t need to be an extrovert)
  • How to use SOCIAL MEDIA to build your business
  • How to write a book (even if writing doesn’t come easily to you)

If you want to build the skill, you can. It is the habits that you put into your everyday relationship building that becomes the ‘how’.” – Amy Franko

Links Mentioned:

  • Connect with Amy Franko:

LinkedIn | Twitter | Amy Franko

People who really get it (who are really intentional about building the RIGHT strategic relationships); they are focused on a big significant goal and that helps them make good choices about where they invest their time in building their networks.” – Amy Franko

Raegan Moya-Jones – Creating a 100M Blockbuster Biz With Baby Blankets

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Raegan Moya-Jones on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

When my guest, Raegan Moya-Jones, couldn’t find the muslin-fabric baby blankets that were a swaddling tradition from her native Australia, she set out to make her own.

In 2006, Raegan co-founded aden + anais, the baby lifestyle brand globally recognized for its high-quality, design-driven muslin swaddles and baby products. Aden + anais is a $100 million-dollar company today. You might recognize them because Prince George made his first public debut wrapped in an aden + anais blanket!

On today’s show, Raegan talks about what she waited for in order to quit her full-time job at The Economist Group (she worked there until 2009), what it was like when her co-founder/partnership fell apart, why she decided to go from “babies to booze” and much more.

I think you’ll find today’s show raw and authentic, helpful and inspiring.

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There was definitely a period of time where I thought ‘well if I really want to spread my wings and do what I think I am capable of doing (that nobody else seems to think that I’m capable of), then I’m just going to have to go out there and do my own thing.” – Raegan Moya- Jones

Show Notes:

  • The TWO ingredients that carried Raegan through the first five years
  • The “old-school” marketing tool Raegan used to get her products into retail locations
  • Raegan’s humorous story about not having time to wash her hair for 15 days (too funny and I can relate!)
  • What it was like to watch the CELEBRITY who used her product for his public debut
  • What is was like to go through the loss of a good friend who was also her business partner
  • Raegan’s open, raw, transparent discussion about her many moments in the “fetal position”
  • WHY Raegan decided to start a second company
  • Business advice for women that she completely disagrees with
  • What it was like to be fired from a business that she co-founded and built to 100M

The first five years of aden + anais was basically hard work and Google that got me through it.” – Raegan Moya-Jones

Connect with Raegan Moya-Jones:

LinkedIn | Instagram – Raegan Moya-Jones | Raegan Moya-Jones

Saint Luna Spirits | Facebook – Saint Luna | Instagram – Saint Luna

aden + anais | Facebook – aden + anais | Instagram – aden + anais | Twitter – aden + anais

The big mistake that people make is they think they can’t do it because they don’t know how, but if you want it badly enough you really can just teach yourself. It was very much a one foot in front of another process for me.” – Raegna Moya-Jones

Lu Parker – From High School English Teacher to Media Celebrity to Founder & CEO of Be Kind & Co.

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Lu Parker on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

You may have seen her on KTLA or interviewing celebrities and dignitaries such as Oprah, Bradley Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Clint Eastwood, Barbra Streisand, Kanye West, Nelson Mandela, & Jane Goodall. From Miss USA to an Emmy Award-winning journalist, Lu Parker has had an incredible career.

As she continues to anchor on KTLA, Lu also took a moment of adversity in her life to start a movement around kindness and became the Founder & CEO of Be Kind & Co.

On today’s show, you’ll love her pearls of wisdom as Lu gives us a deep look into her career path and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

 

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

What are the little steps that you are taking today that build towards that goal?” – Lu Parker

Show Notes:

  • How a Moment of ADVERSITY led Lu to start a company based on KINDNESS
  • The difference between NICE and KIND and why KIND is better
  • Why it’s important to be kind to YOURSELF first
  • How women LEAD and why the world will be more ALIGNED when women are in LEADERSHIP
  • How Lu went from a 10th-grade English teacher to Miss USA and then on to anchor KTLA Health & Fitness
  • How Lu handled being in an environment where people were very “unkind”
  • Lu’s best (think super simple) advice for getting WHAT you WANT in life
  • Her best tips for productivity
  • The ONE THING you need to let go of

Don’t put so much pressure on yourself that it is not fun anymore.” – Lu Parker

Connect with Lu Parker:

Facebook | Instagram  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  | Lu Parker | Be Kind & Co.

I really do feel like if we can love ourselves and be kind to ourselves then, in turn, we’re able to be more kind to the stranger on the street or to a friend in need.” – Lu Parker

Jean Chatzky – Women. Money. Investing. A real conversation about MONEY and Women with Financial Editor of NBC’s TODAY Show and Award-Winning Personal Finance Journalist

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Jean Chatzky on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

Today’s show is all about MONEY with the financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show (she has been on for 24 years, so you probably know her!) and AARP’s personal finance ambassador, Jean Chatzky.

Jean is an award-winning personal finance journalist and Founder & CEO of HerMoney, a multimedia company changing the relationships women have with money. You may have also heard her popular podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky.

On today’s episode of She’s Got Moxie, Jean shares some incredible tips and tricks to living a financially robust life.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Start by looking at where you are today, because that it is what it takes to figure out where you want to grow and how you want to get better tomorrow.” – Jean Chatzky

Show Notes:

  • Why women need more money than men
  • The ONE thing women don’t feel comfortable with and what to do about it
  • The FIVE THINGS you can do to have a robust financial life
  • WHY physical and financial health have a lot in common & led Jean to co-authored a book with Dr. Michael Roizan (if you watch Dr. Oz then you know him!)
  • The BEST ACTION step to advance her powerful career in media
  • What she did when someone told her “you don’t have the chops”
  • The Surprising PRODUCTIVITY Tip that Jean uses to stay on top of things
  • What she wished someone would have shared with her early on in her career
  • And much, much more

As you age, good health without financial strength doesn’t work, and neither does financial strength without good health. You absolutely have to have both.” – Jean Chatzky

Connect with Jean Chatzky:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | HerMoney

I make money make sense. That is my superpower.” – Jean Chatzky

Lisa Sugar – How a Blogging Side Hustle Turned into POPSUGAR, a Multi-Million Dollar Media Company

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Lisa Sugar on She's Got Moxie

Lisa Sugar really disliked her job but unlike so many, she did something about it. After starting a personal blog that went viral (we’re talking over 1 million followers in 1 year), Lisa Sugar knew that she was on to something. She ditched her day job and not long after, her husband did too.

Currently, POPSUGAR is now the #1 lifestyle brand for young women, and has just introduced a brand new beauty line.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Saying yes has led to great things.” – Lisa Sugar

Show Notes:

  • Lisa’s STRATEGY on how she went from 1 follower to 1 million in less than a year
  • WHY you should never rely on Advertising as a major source of Revenue
  • WHY now was the perfect time for POPSUGAR to launch a beauty line
  • What it was like to give birth to her first child while growing a fast-paced media empire
  • Why you should WORK HARD & PLAY NICE
  • The POPSUGAR PRINCIPLES & Why her Team relies on this
  • Why Lisa wrote her book, “Power Your Happy”
  • Why Lisa says YES when she’s making decisions
  • The valuable lesson she learned when she strayed away from her core business
  • Her BEST (quite simple) advice for women entrepreneurs
  • and much, much more

Finding people who are really living and breathing that world and bringing them in so that they can be the experts, so that they can shine and share that knowledge, is really important.” – Lisa Sugar

Connect with Lisa Sugar:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | POPSUGAR

I think it is really important to play nice both to competitors and co-workers who come and go, because you never know what’s going to happen next.” – Lisa Sugar

Meriflor Toneatto – Money, Manifestations and Miracles For Women

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Meriflor Toneatto on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

I’m super excited to introduce my good friend and previous client, Meriflor Toneatto, on today’s show.

Meriflor is a women’s prosperity expert and the author of, Money Manifestations and Miracles.

She is also the CEO and Founder of Power With Soul. She specializes in helping women entrepreneurs and leaders reach financial prosperity while fulfilling their social promise to the world. Her work has been featured by The Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, LA Times, International Business Times and more.

Listen in to today’s show to hear Meriflor talk about her new book, how to manifest more money in your life and much more.

 

 

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Money becomes a mirror for women. I call it the emotional currency because it is so closely tied to our feelings of self-worth and self-confidence and safety and security.” – Meriflor Toneatto

Show Notes:

  • WHY Meriflor wrote her book
  • The difference between Men and Women’s Relationship with Money
  • WHY women’s economic empowerment is central to our world right now
  • How women SABOTAGE THEMSELVES when it comes to money
  • The importance of a money gratitude journal
  • What you can do now to Manifest MORE MONEY in your life
  • Tips on WRITING a BOOK
  • And much, much more

The quality of the relationship that a woman has with money can either move her forward or it can keep her stuck.” – Meriflor Toneatto

Links Mentioned:

  • Get a copy of Money Manifestations and Miracles by Meriflor Toneatto
  • Connect with Meriflor Toneatto:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Money Manifestations and Miracles | Meriflor

Whatever you focus on grows. And if you put your attention towards negativity, fear and doubt then that is what you experience in your world.” – Meriflor Toneatto

Trick or Treat?

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I just wanted to give you a quick heads up that the registration investment for my Moxie Retreat is getting ready to increase TOMORROW night, Friday, October 31 (on Halloween) at Midnight – No Trick – I promise.

Reserve in just 5 minutes:  Simply jump on over to our registration page so you can reserve your seat using our easy pay option and have until December 22, to change your mind. This will give you time to review all the information, your schedule AND you will be guaranteed a seat!

I’m making myself available tomorrow, Friday, October 31st for a short time in the morning and in the afternoon to jump on the phone with you for a 15 minute call to determine if the Moxie Retreat is right for you. My day is fairly booked tomorrow which means I can only speak with a limited number of people so if you want to jump on the phone with me, email my team at info@smartwomensolutions.com to schedule your private call with me.

When I think back to ALL the BIG leaps in success & income I’ve had over the years, I realize that a combination of two important things were present:

1. After experiencing the effects of some very expensive and very bad advice, I stopped asking and listening to people who could not possibly give me the support and sound advice I needed because they just did not have the skill set, or the experience to know the right answers. Instead, I sought out and thus received guidance, direction and solid business advice from people who were leaders in their industry – people who were more experienced and ahead of me in their entrepreneurial journey – they were where I wanted to be. Their advice to me was based on experience and results, instead of any theory or guesswork.

2. I was never in my office, deep in my work, when significant breakthroughs emerged. When I think about leaps that increased my income by 20-50%, they were always when I removed myself from my daily business tasks and responsibilities of my personal life. I was in an environment where I had a clear head and could reflect, refocus, re-energize, reclaim and reinvent my vision for my life and business.

That’s why I created the perfect space, forum and program for you to reclaim and refresh your vision and create the strategies necessary for you to get free from overwhelm while growing your business at the same time…

…I want to make sure you don’t miss out on my Moxie Retreat happening Feb. 5-7, 2015 in Los Angeles. During this two day retreat, I’m going to reveal all my results-getting strategies to grow a wildly thriving successful business without burning out. Yes, it is possible to have a business and a life you love when you know the exact steps to take and I’m going to spend two days personally showing you how.

www.MoxieRetreat.com

 

10-30-10Announcement Moxie RetreetI must warn you that seating is limited and the registration investment increases TOMORROW NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT, Friday, October 31, 2014. Here’s another reason you’ll want to grab your seat now. The women who’ve made the smart decision to register so far are highly successful, very smart, and extremely well-connected which means not only is there the possibility of collaborating with these already very successful business women but…the cumulative amount of sound business experience that will be in the room will probably be more than 500 years’ worth…with plenty of opportunity to share and learn from each other.

If you have questions about the event, my team is ready and excited to jump on the phone with you. All you need to do is send us a quick email to info@smartwomensolutions.com and either Kathy or Lynne will happily assist you.

I’m making myself available tomorrow, Friday, October 31st for a short time in the morning and in the afternoon to jump on the phone with you for a 15 minute call to determine if the Moxie Retreat is right for you. My day is fairly booked tomorrow which means I can only speak with a limited number of people so if you want to jump on the phone with me, email my team at info@smartwomensolutions.com to schedule your private call with me.

www.MoxieRetreat.com

Be well,
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P.S.  If you’ve been thinking, “Maybe I should,” please do! I guarantee my Moxie Retreat will be delivered in my “signature” under-promise and over-deliver style! : -)  www.MoxieRetreat.com

I’m going to be candid with you on the call..

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10-29-14Announcement A to BI’ve just finished a call with one of my smart, savvy clients where I got real, raw and detailed with her about what it’s going to take for her to significantly increase the momentum and income of her business.

I see many women struggle with this after reaching a certain level in business and I know how frustrating it can be when you don’t have all the pieces to the puzzle when it comes to business success. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, 2014, I’m going to share some information that I highly doubt you’ve ever heard before on my complimentary, special FREE CALL:

“The 10 Primary Reasons Why Successful Business Women Struggle in Overwhelm….And My ‘Secret Strategies’…. “How to Break Free, Increase Profits and Create More Free Time to Enjoy Life!”

During this special, free teleseminar, you’ll discover:

• The art of positioning your business for growth doesn’t have to be difficult, once you know the “How To” secrets.
• The ONE obstacle that may be keeping you stuck at your current income level and how to eliminate it (you’ll be surprised at how easy this is to overcome once you understand it).
• How to enjoy business success without burning out in the process. Yes… it is possible… I promise!
• The 2 essentials every woman business owner needs in her back pocket to accelerate her growth and make better decisions.
• 3 keys to guarantee you stay on track in 2015 and never get distracted or lose sight of your income & growth goals.
• Why my upcoming MOXIE Retreat here in Los Angeles, February, 2015, will show you, “How to Break Free, Increase Profits and Create More Free Time to Enjoy Life!”

Save your FREE spot at EnjoyMoreSuccess.com now and I’ll get you all the details.

I look forward to having you join me for my FREE CALL on Thursday, October 30th. Please go to EnjoyMoreSuccess.com to register.

Be well,

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P.S. Save your FREE spot at EnjoyMoreSuccess.com now.

I can’t wait another minute to share HOW..

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10-23-14Announcement hap-womWith 2015 just around the corner, I’m guessing (hoping) you’re beginning to think about how you can do things differently in your business next year so you’ll have more time to enjoy your success.

Because I’m committed to supporting you with sharing HOW to grow your business and get out of overwhelm…I’m inviting you to attend my complimentary, special FREE CALL coming up on Thursday, October 30th:

“The 10 Primary Reasons Why Successful Business Women Struggle in Overwhelm….And My ‘Secret Strategies’…. “How to Break Free, Increase Profits and Create More Free Time to Enjoy Life!”

During this special, free teleseminar, you’ll discover:

• The art of positioning your business for growth doesn’t have to be difficult, once you know the “How To” secrets.
• The ONE obstacle that may be keeping you stuck at your current income level and how to eliminate it (you’ll be surprised at how easy this is to overcome once you understand it).
• How to enjoy business success without burning out in the process. Yes… it is possible… I promise!
• The 2 essentials every woman business owner needs in her back pocket to accelerate her growth and make better decisions.
• 3 keys to guarantee you stay on track in 2015 and never get distracted or lose sight of your income & growth goals.
• Why my upcoming MOXIE Retreat here in Los Angeles, February, 2015, will show you, “How to Break Free, Increase Profits and Create More Free Time to Enjoy Life!”

Save your FREE spot HERE now and I’ll get you all the details.

I look forward to having you join me for my FREE CALL on Thursday, October 30th. Please CLICK HERE to register.

Be well,
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P.S. Save your FREE spot here now.

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