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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
How Collaboration Can Lead to More Consistent Cash Flow & Double Your Revenues
Today’s episode is from a recent Instagram Live on how collaboration with others can lead to consistent cash flow and double your revenues.
I share why it’s key to collaborate with entrepreneurs who are serving a similar customer-base, tips to connect with others and more.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
We’ve got to be the atta-girl club. We’ve got to help each other out.” – Joy Chudacoff
Show Notes:
- Real life examples on how to determine what a good collaboration might be for you
- How to create MASTERFUL connections that matter
- Why time spent building relationships is far more important than a social media post
- Action Steps you can take today to get your next profitable collaboration going
- How the DM can be the DL to your next big opportunity
- Isolation in the entrepreneurial world and how collaboration can bring more Joy to your biz
These great partnerships are made by giving and getting.” – Joy Chudacoff
Lori Caden – Belly Bandit Co-Founder and Entrepreneurial Powerhouse Creating Solutions for Women
After a difficult moment in the cat litter aisle at Target that sent her running from the store, my guest Lori Caden, came to the conclusion that there had to be an easier way to look and feel better after childbirth.
Along with the collaboration of her two sisters, Lori co-founded their company, Belly Bandit, in 2008 and revolutionized the maternity world by introducing the first doctor-recommended, postpartum compression wrap. The Belly Bandit has had a major thumbs by Hollywood moms including Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Kourtney Kardashian.
She’s full of energy and enthusiasm and additional new clothing lines, such as “Mother Tucker” are available online and also at Neiman Marcus.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
All of our products are solution-based products.” – Lori Caden
Show Notes:
- Lori’s embarrassing moment in Target that started the idea for Belly Bandit
- How she got some early traction from major celebrity moms
- The “old-school” marketing technique that put them on the map and helped them get noticed
- The VERTICAL MARKET that Lori never expected to go into
- How her new line, “Mother Tucker” shapewear came about
- What it is like to be in business with her SISTERS
- The 3 questions she asks herself before she says “yes!” to a new idea
- And much, much more
Don’t be scared to ask for help to get to the next level.” – Lori Caden
Connect with Lori Caden:
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Belly Bandit
As soon as people started asking for it, we would cut and sew these samples and hand them out.” – Lori Caden
Amy Nelson – CEO/Founder, The Riveter, Coworking Spaces Built By Women for Everyone
Amy Nelson up and left her corporate job (while pregnant with her THIRD daughter) for the entrepreneurial life and came up with the idea for The Riveter, a rapidly growing co-working space company with design and membership focused on women, but open to everyone.
Amy launched The Riveter in 2017 and the brand is experiencing rapid fire growth with locations popping up almost every day in metropolitan cities across the US. The Riveter’s growth has outpaced even WeWork’s first years and The Riveter recently closed a $15 million Series A Funding Round led by Alpha Edison.
You’ll absolutely love Amy’s energy and enthusiasm as she dives into how she transitioned from a successful career in law (including work with President Obama’s National Finance Committee and President Carter’s, The Carter Center) to launching The Riveter, how being a mom has made her a BETTER entrepreneur, her best productivity tips and more.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
What I tend to do is really lean into the fact that I am a mother, rather than lean out of it.” – Amy Nelson
Show Notes:
- Why she left a cozy corporate job while pregnant with her third daughter to launch The Riveter
- How becoming a Mom changed her viewpoint on women & career opportunities
- The FIRST Step she took to get started after she came up with the idea for The Riveter
- The Event that PUSHED her to take the FINAL Leap
- Why coworking spaces are becoming wildly popular
- The SMARTEST MOVE Amy made when starting The Riveter (it’s not what you think I promise you)
- WHY Collaboration is the ‘secret sauce’ to her early success
- Her BIGGEST Challenge ( this is pure Gold)
- What she did when someone advised her to HIDE HER PREGNANCY while fundraising
- Why ASKING For Help is a muscle more women need to flex
- How she manages her day while being CEO of a fast-paced growth company and raising soon-to-be four daughters
- Her Go-To Apps to stay sane
- What she did instead of giving up when it all seemed like too much
- The advice she hears about being in startup mode that she DOES NOT agree with
- And much much more
I think the more we have women building companies to make women’s lives better, the better our lives will be. And that is super exciting!” – Amy Nelson
Connect with Amy Nelson:
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | The Riveter | LinkedIn
The hardest thing is to just keep going at every turn when it gets hard, when it feels impossible, when people tell you that you can’t. And so much of it is just continuing to walk forward.” – Amy Nelson
