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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
How to Create Masterful Connections That Generate High-Caliber, Profitable Referrals
I was speaking with a new client recently and I inquired on how she found me. “I was given the name of three people and you were the only one that followed up.”
You may be so close to landing your next BIG juicy red-apple client and you don’t even realize it. You may be missing one essential (easy) step to help you stand out in your industry. Follow-up.
On today’s episode of my award-winning podcast, ‘She’s Got Moxie’, I’m sharing a replay of a teleclass I did earlier this year, “How to Create Masterful Connections That Generate High-Caliber, Profitable Referrals.”
Follow-up is something that anyone can do. It doesn't matter how much (or how little) education you have, it doesn't discriminate, and it levels the playing field.
Here’s another (deeper) reason I think people don’t follow-up: Fear of failure. “If I don’t follow-up, I’ll be spared the feeling of rejection.”
I’ve never achieved Big LEAPS in my business from social media or sitting at my desk staring into my laptop. The big income leaps (think 25% – 50%) have been directly related to networking and cultivating collaborative relationships.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
This episode is chock full of great tips and tricks. I’ll share:
- The difference between accepting any client that tends to fall into your lap or going after what I call those juicy red-apple clients (this makes an impact on the quality of your day and the ability to live in your genius)
- Why social media is critical and also how it can cripple you
- My step-by-step process that has generated over 1M in my businesses over the last near 3 decades.
- How one lunch meeting has brought in 80K alone using these simple tools
- And much, much more….
Amy Franko – A Top Sales Blogger, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Sales Expert and Entrepreneur
If 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!
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
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
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- 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
An opportunity of a lifetime. Nearly LOST.
Recently, someone I care deeply about, nearly missed an opportunity that COULD affect their potential future. You know what the error was? Lack of follow-up. Follow-up is something that anyone can do. It doesn't matter how much (or how little) education you have, it doesn't discriminate, and it levels the playing field.
Here’s another (deeper) reason I think people don’t follow-up: Fear of failure, Fear of the word No. “If I don’t follow-up, I’ll be spared the feeling of rejection.”
You didn’t start your business solely to make a lot of money. I know this because 100% of the women I work with and host on my podcast comment that it’s never about the money—it’s about solving a problem or filling an unmet need. Your highest contribution, in part, is bringing your creative ideas to the world.
I have never achieved Big LEAPS in my business from social media or just sitting at my desk staring into my laptop. The big income leaps (think 25% – 50%) have been born out of networking and cultivating collaborative relationships with people who embrace your genius, your highest contribution.
Jesse Draper – From Talk Show Host to Investing in Women-Owned Businesses Through Halogen Ventures
When Jesse Draper created and began hosting the 2015 Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show, she discovered something interesting; it wasn’t easy to find women in business to interview!
This ‘discovery’ ultimately led Jesse to found Halogen Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund focused on female-founded consumer technologies.
Currently, Halogen Ventures, has made some great picks with theSkimm, Carbon 38, Sugarfina, and Hop Skip Drive as part of their portfolio, to name a few.
Listed by Marie Claire as one of the “50 Most Connected Women in America,” Jesse talks networking, investor pitching tips and why the childcare industry needs a makeover.
You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!
If it is not fulfilling one of my priorities for that particular day or week, I have to re-prioritize.” – Jesse Draper
Show Notes:
- HOW being the creator and host of “The Valley Girl Show” illuminated some startling stats on women in business
- The 3 ‘ingredients’ she looks for in a company when making an investment decision
- WHY she Loves it when she doesn’t understand something
- Her BEST Tips on pitching your idea to investors
- The real truth about Networking
- Why Perfection is a deal killer
- COLD emails are not dead – Jesse has proof
- How she kept going after hearing 110 NO’S
- How she stays PRODUCTIVE as a mom of two under the age of 4 while running a fast-paced business
- Jesse’s ideas for Bulldozing the CHILDCARE industry in America
- Why networking HAS NOT gone out of style
- Why being “uncomfortable” is the best place to be
- And much, much more
Get out there and do it. Meet as many people as you can, and send cold emails.” – Jesse Draper
Connect with Jesse Draper:
Twitter | Instagram | Lady Bosses Podcast | Halogen Ventures | Facebook
Do something that makes you uncomfortable every day.” – Jesse Draper
She Says to Network – Now What?
A few days ago, I was speaking with one of my valued clients about the many benefits of getting out of the office and creating connections and relationships through networking. At one point, there was a momentary silence on the other end of the line and then she asked me if I could give her more “structure” on the best way to network effectively. This question made me stop and think: I tell my clients to do this ALL the time and yet, I rarely stop and explain WHAT to DO or HOW to do it:
Here are 6 “go to” tips and solutions that work for me every time and I think you will find them useful:
- Shhhh! – Let the other person talk first. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason! Listen for clues on HOW you can serve them or discover if your business might be a good fit for the other person. Maybe there’s a possible
3 R’s For Rapid Client Attraction
If increasing your number of clients or customers is a pivotal goal for you this year, (I hope so!) I have good news for you. It’s within your reach if you follow the three R’s for rapid client attraction.
1. Relationships – Relationships are the new black in business now. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” (Eleanor Roosevelt). There’s a real need, a craving, for deeper relationships in business today. People are desirous of more trust. Whether you’re networking, blogging or updating your Facebook status, seek first to create or deepen your relationships. People want to work with or refer to those where a deeper bond or connection is present. Take some time to consider where you have the “golden ticket” when it comes to creating relationships and make that a daily part of your marketing.
