Someone sends you a DM. They want want to work with you! You freak out with excitement then word vomit all over them about what’s inside, how much it costs, and send them a link to sign up. Crickets. OR. They’re like “Ok cool, I’ll think about it.” And you never hear from them again. You might even circle back … Read More
[biz 42] Don’t Charge Your Worth
Unpopular opinion: don’t charge your worth. This episode is a goldmine for all things pricing. You’ll definitely want to tune in and maybe even give it a go a second time so that you can soak in all the different ways you should be approaching how you price your offers.
[biz 41] Reactive vs Proactive Business Ownership
Join the Biz Beehive (it’s free!) Do you keep email on your phone and check it multiple times a day whenever you’re filling time gaps? How about your DMs? Who decides when you’re working? Your audience? Your clients? Or you? Who sources your ideas for content? You? Your ideal clients? Or the dumb things people say who aren’t your ideal … Read More
[biz 40] The Real Deal with Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels…. the 15 second video clip feature causing the most anxiety and dread in my DMs over the past few weeks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why Instagram is such a powerful social media tool and why you should consider using most (if not all) of its offered features. When Instagram puts something front and center on its … Read More
[biz 39] Plan for Profit
You feel gross about what you charge for one million reasons. You question it, you wrestle with it, and you feel like you’re constantly having to explain and rationalize why you charge what you charge. You’re like “wait. Everyone else I know makes $27 an hour in their corporate job, so why the hell do I think I’m so much … Read More
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