How to Lose the Guilt About What You Charge

Let’s say you charge $100 per hour… and part of you holds shame about it. You fell into this price point by natural progression, but you also know behind closed doors you’re like “on what planet do I live on that this is ok?!” One big reason you feel some type of way about what you charge is because you … Read More

Make Sure You Are Getting Your Business Advice from a Credible Source

I was a business owner long before it was cool. Enter Instagram- now everyone’s an expert in business. Even after years of truly boot-strapping and figuring out business-building on my own, I *still* get overwhelmed with feelings of imposture syndrome. What the business gurus may not be telling you: Mommy and daddy gave them the capital to start their biz. … Read More

Should You Pay Yourself First?

Old accounting methods don’t work for small business owners. Your %’s might be different! I used to skim whatever I could off the top once my expenses were paid. I paid no mind to how much my expenses were. As long as they were paid and as long as I could personally scrape on by, I was doing fine, right? … Read More

The Empty Promises Business Coaches Make

Make money while you sleep. Work from a beach forever. Retire your spouse. Never worry about anything ever again, including money, because you’re a business owner now and with the flip of a tarot card, you too can become the captain of your own fate. I could easily sell you that life. I could easily profit off of the ease … Read More

Is Joining an MLM the Same Thing as Owning Your Own Business?

Short Answer: No. Buying into an MLM is not the same as starting your own company. On paper, do you own the company? Does it say “[Your Name], president of XYZ MLM Company”? Do you pay taxes on the overall profit of the entire company? No? Ok. It’s not the same. The barrier to entry into pseudo- business ownership is … Read More

[BIZ 38]: Creating Content vs. Talking About Your Offers

WHOA- did you know that your content and talking about your offers are two totally different things? Yes. And if you don’t know the difference, there’s a good chance you’re confused as to why people like your content but aren’t hiring you or buying your programs or products. Content can and should support your offer- but content in and of … Read More

I Don’t Want My Clients to Need Me

The Ideal Client Paradox I used to want clients that NEEDED me. You, too? It makes sense- if someone doesn’t desperately need you, they won’t hire you, right? Except, when a client is desperate for a change and doesn’t have a track record of being tenacious & resourceful on their own, you can accidentally create a less-than-empowering dynamic between you … Read More