UNcomplicating Business for Teachers, Helpers, and Givers
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you're a teacher, a helper, and/or a giver, and you run a business sometimes your BEST intentions are ALSO the things that make growing a business the MOST complicated. Sometimes your best intentions feel like they conflict with what you're 'supposed' to do to build a successful business... and that makes creating success (and not hating it) hard. And THIS is where the UNcomplicating Business podcast comes in. UNcomplicating Business is for the teachers, the helpers, and the givers who want to HONOR their best intentions, BE themselves out in the business world, AND grow a successful business - one without all the shoulds, the drama, or the complicated steps. If you're a teacher, helper, and a giver, and you want to find success as YOURSELF, the UNcomplicating Business podcast is here for YOU.
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Boundaries for Givers
December 06, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBGiving is great, but giving with clear boundaries that feel good to you AND the people you're helping is SO. MUCH. BETTER. This week on the podcast we're talking about which boundaries to set as a giver, how you might think about boundaries in a way that's more flexible (and less rule-y), and - most importantly - how to make them stick because having boundaries is great, but actually USING them is life changing. Ready to give big AND have boundaries you feel good about? Let's talk about it. ...
Beliefs about Giving and Receiving
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat we THINK about giving and receiving has an outsized impact on what we ACTUALLY give and receive. So, how do you check in on what you believe in these two areas and why should you bother? And what are the most common places what you believe about giving and receiving might be out of sync (making it harder to do both!)? Let's talk about it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unc...
How to DECIDE What to Give (and What NOT to Give)
November 22, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBThe first step in re-balancing what you GIVE and what you GET back for what you give (which is how we stop overgiving, feeling burned out, feeling undervalued... so many things) is to actively decide what you WANT to give and what you do NOT want to give. It really IS as simple as it sounds. Today I'm sharing the questions you can ask yourself as you decide what you LOVE to give and what feels like too much so that you can feel better about both how you're showing up AND about what you'r...
How to know if your are GIVING too much...
November 15, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBThere's giving (and I'm a FAN of giving) and then there's giving too much. So... how do you KNOW if you're giving too much? AND, more importantly, how can you continue to BE yourself - a giver - AND also NOT give so much that there's nothing left for you? Let's talk about it.
Doing What's YOURS
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBOne of the fastest ways to simplify what you DO in your business is to focus - ruthlessly - on doing what's YOURS to do and letting the rest go. And what on earth does that actually mean? Well... it starts with focusing on to-dos and the parts of to-dos (for example, like posting on social media, or making offers) that are within YOUR control - think focusing on making the post vs. what the algorithm will do with it once you hit the button. When we focus on DOING the things we can do - even ...
The ULTIMATE Business Time Saver
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBWant to save a ton of time (and energy, and money) in your business? It all starts with ONE question. Asking this question in your business on a regular basis will cut down on the things you don't love - drama, questioning, starting over and give you MORE of the things you WANT to gain - time, energy, money. Ready for less drama and more time? Of course you are :) Listen on to get started NOW.
Special Guest Interview: Stacey Ogden!
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIf you're a teacher and you've thought about starting a business, you probably know Stacey Ogden and Side Hustle Teachers (and if you don't, you should!). On this episode of UNcomplicating Business Stacey and I talk about the things learned (repeatedly!) as we started businesses, our biggest mistakes (and learning experiences), our ah-has as entrepreneurs, and WAY more. If you're growing a business AND doing something else (even if it's not teaching), this episode is a must listen, full ...
Simple Truths Pt 2: it's in your control
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn business and in life there are a handful of simple truths that, when we REMEMBER them, make whatever we're doing SIMPLER. For the second in this series, one of the most important truths I've learned as a business owner is this: it's in your control. Growing a business, owning a business, succeeding in business is IN our control. Knowing this makes a HUGE difference because it helps us make key shifts inside and out, without which success becomes REALLY difficult. So what are these...
Creating the 'WOW, I need what she has' Effect
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe've all experienced this 'WOW, I need what she has' effect as buyers. We meet someone and just immediately their energy, their vibe, their presence has us SOLD on whatever it is they are selling. So, how do you BECOME that person, rather than just buy from them? What can you do yourself to CREATE this 'wow, I need what she has' effect from the other side? What you don't need to do is be someone else, channel some kind of innate charisma you don't think you have, or 'wear' a version...
The Number ONE Way to UNcomplicate Success
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBFor me, UNcomplicating success really comes down to ONE thing. What's that thing? It's focusing on what's IN your control. Sounds simple, right? So why does this feel like a trick? Well... because as humans we aren't always super great at staying in our own lanes, at keeping our heads down and out of OTHER people's things, or at letting go of what other people might think of us... and that's what focusing on what's IN your control is really all about. This week, I'm sharing how I thi...
Simple Truths Pt 1: it's Uncomfortable
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn business and in life there are a handful of simple truths that, when we REMEMBER them, make whatever we're doing SIMPLER. For me the most powerful and useful of these simple truths is this: it's uncomfortable. Growing a business, owning a business, succeeding in business is not for the faint of heart because it IS uncomfortable. And it's MOST uncomfortable when we forget that the discomfort that comes with growing, changing, doing new things, challenging ourselves, and evolving is N...
5 Ways You are Complicating PRICING and How to STOP
September 13, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIf pricing feels complicated, this is for you. Today I'm sharing 5 ways that *might* be making your pricing mooore complicated than in needs to be right now and how to STOP doing that, now and forever. If you'd like pricing and all things getting your pricing RIGHT to occupy a MUCH smaller section of your brain, time, and energy, this episode is for you!
Welcome to UNcomplicating Business
September 09, 2022 15:00 - 47 seconds - 585 KBWelcome to UNcomplicating Business for Teachers, Helpers, and Givers. Ready to HONOR wanting to teach, help, and give and ALSO succeed in business? Then you're in the right place :)
4 Things to Remember About NO
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBI'll be totally honest, this episode started as what I needed to hear...and turned into something YOU need to hear. It's about the word NO. Here's what I know: no one - including me - WANTS to hear 'no' in their business... and when we DO hear no, sometimes it causes us to freak out a little. But what if no isn't as bad as we think it is? What if NO isn't actually a problem? What if it's a GOOD sign, instead of a sign of the apocalypse? This week I'm sharing the 4 things I needed t...
Allowing Yourself to Stand OUT
August 30, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWe all want to stand out in the business world. We want to be known, to be seen, to have people WANT what we have. Except when we don't. Because really? Standing out is kind of scary. Being visible can be intimidating and so sometimes, we make ourselves just slightly smaller (or a lot...) so that we don't stand out sooooo much, but that's not actually standing out. ALLOWING ourselves to stand out and be seen is one of the hardest parts of business for some of us. This week on the podcast we'...
How to Celebrate
August 09, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWe all hear the same advice all the time - 'celebrate more! The more you celebrate the better!' and it sounds GREAT. But also, HOW do you actually do that? Like, seriously. How do you celebrate success AHEAD of time, and also in a way that feels like you? How do you celebrate when you aren't sure if you're actually allowed to be celebrating yet? This week we're talking about ALL of this AND also simple, effective, uncomplicated ways to celebrate that you can use today. Listen on ...
What to Do When Your Message feels Murky
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBFeeling like you don't know who you talk to, who you help, what to say, how to say it? Feeling confused about marketing, or just plain unsure? This is for YOU. This week I'm sharing 4 simple strategies that you can use when ever your marketing starts to feel less than crystal clear. You can get clarity back RIGHT NOW. Listen on for all the goodness!
What to Do When Your Message feels Murky
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBFeeling like you don't know who you talk to, who you help, what to say, how to say it? Feeling confused about marketing, or just plain unsure? This is for YOU. This week I'm sharing 4 simple strategies that you can use when ever your marketing starts to feel less than crystal clear. You can get clarity back RIGHT NOW. Listen on for all the goodness!
How to Make CHANGE Easier
July 19, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBAs the saying goes, the only constant in life is CHANGE. Logically, we all get that change is just a part of life, and so much of the time we actively WANT and WELCOME change... but that doesn't mean it's fun. Welcoming change doesn't mean it's not hard. On this episode of the podcast, we're talking about change - why it's hard (even when we WANT IT SO BAD), what's ACTUALLY normal, and how we can make the process of change EASIER on ourselves, from the inside out. Listen on to get AL...
Clear and Kind ABG Goals
July 12, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDo you really (like, REALLY) feel like your goals are working for you? Do you feel like you're reaching them... orrrr do they feel like a way to set yourself up to feel like a failure, month after month, week after week? The good news is that if your goals aren't working for you... it's not you, it's the goals. This week we're talking about setting goals differently - in a way that is still clear and quantifiable, but that's ALSO kind to the most important person in your life and work ...
The T Word
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe all have a complicated relationship with the T word, also known as TRUST, in our businesses. The question is WHY? What's so hard about trust, and really, what role should trust even play in business (I mean, aren't we supposed to be using data to make decisions??)? This week I'm going to share a bit of my business journey with trust, about it's role in my business, and those of my clients', and why I think it's one of the most impactful business skills you can learn... more trust cr...
How to Grow Your Audience
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDo you have ALL kinds of thoughts about your audience - or lack thereof? Do you worry if you're talking to the right people, if any one is hearing you, or if maybe you're just confusing them?? If this is you, this episode is exactly what you need. This week we're talking about 4 common misconceptions you might have around your audience and what you can choose to think instead that will actually grow your audience right NOW.
How to Get More Time
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBDo you CONSTANTLY wish you had more time? Do you feel like you're being pulled in a million directions and are constantly stressed as a result? You're not alone. This week on the podcast I'm sharing a simple process for getting MORE time, from the inside out (yep, we're talking mindset!). Listen on to get MORE time in your life, all by changing how you THINK about time.
Growing a Business 'Even When'
May 31, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSometimes life is chaos. It happens here too. I get it - all the moving parts, life events, unexpected things can be a lot to navigate AND grow a business. Today we're going to talk about growing a business 'even when' - even when there is chaos in life and the world around you, your business can still grow. I'm going to tell you a little bit of my 'even when' story, and share 7 of the small, simple strategies I use (and teach clients!) that can help you to grow your business 'even when'
A Sales Model FOR Teachers
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn episode 71 we talked about the ABC model of selling and why it does NOT fit teachers. But if the not that model, then what? On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm going to introduce you to a different model - ABG (always be GIVING) that is FAR more flexible and likely WAY more in line with your values, how you relate to your customers and clients, and who you want to BE as a business owner. The good news is that ABG is SIMPLER to follow than ABC, AND it works like crazy. Wan...
Why the most commonly taught way to sell is failing you
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIf selling feels spammy, frustrating, overcomplicated, and out of alignment with what you actually value, the problem might NOT be you. It *might* be the MODEL. The most commonly taught sales model is something I think of as ABC - always be CLOSING. This model is underneath SO MANY of the books, courses, trainings, and freebies out in the world today. It's taught asTHE way...and yet it's FAILING you (and me) and so many other people. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to sha...
The 4 Most Common Misconceptions of Teachers Starting Businesses
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBAre you a teacher who's starting a business? Or a new-ish entrepreneur? Here are 4 of the MOST common misconceptions I hear from new-ish business owners, especially the former teachers, and how you can AVOID them (and by avoid I mean skip entirely so you can make more money sooner without it being so PAINFUL all the time!)
The Holy Grail of Accountability
April 26, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBAccountability is something we all search for - how do we hold ourselves accountable to accomplish what we set out to do? How do we get MORE accountable, and hopefully get more done? So we sign up for buddies, we buy tools, we make lists... and we still struggle. So what gives? This week on the podcast, we're talking about accountability - what are we REALLY looking for? What is MISSING? And what do we NEED to actually accomplish what we set out to do?
Success Secret: Taking Credit for Your Wins
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBI have to let you in on a secret. One of ways you are shooting yourself in the foot right now is by NOT taking credit for your wins. How do I know? Because ALL of my clients (plus me and everyone I know) DO this same thing. How do you know you are doing it? Well, when something works out do you tell yourself you were 'lucky', that it happened 'out of the blue', and or that 'it just happened to work out well'? If you trot out one of these, or anything like them, you are NOT taking c...
Serving as a Guide with Lisa Smith
April 12, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBLisa Smith is a guide. As a teacher, she guided students through the world of music, and now , having left teaching and moved full-time into business, she guides families who have a loved one struggling with the disease of addition. On this episode, Lisa shares her story of moving from teaching to business, how she found her way to the work she does now, and shares how teaching has informed and continues to impact her growth in business.
How to Find Your Lane
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBYou've heard the advice 'You've just got to find YOUR lane...' but if you're not sure exactly what your lane IS, how do you actually find your way there? If you're not sure how to find your lane, not sure you're in the right lane, have questions about what's in your lane vs. out, this episode is for YOU. You'll be happy to know that you are closer than you realize to KNOWING which lane your lane, hanging out in your lane, and owning it... and today I'm going to share my favorite lane-finding...
Success from the INSIDE Out, Bonus Part 4: Proof of Success
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWatch out, it's a bonus episode! Success BEGINS as an inside job and on this episode, the fourth in this series on success, we're going to talk about PROOF. Proof is a tricky thing - to have people buy from us, we need proof of success; but to have proof of success we need to have people buy from us. Uh-oh. How do we find our way out of this chicken-egg cycle of proof? With one key question. Listen on to hear the question you need to find the proof you ALREADY HAVE.
Success from the INSIDE Out, Bonus Part 4: Proof of Success
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWatch out, it's a bonus episode! Success BEGINS as an inside job and on this episode, the fourth in this series on success, we're going to talk about PROOF. Proof is a tricky thing - to have people buy from us, we need proof of success; but to have proof of success we need to have people buy from us. Uh-oh. How do we find our way out of this chicken-egg cycle of proof? With one key question. Listen on to hear the question you need to find the proof you ALREADY HAVE.
Success from the INSIDE Out, Part 3: Embracing Failure
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSuccess BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the last of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 3 is about everyone's least favorite thing - failure. Today I'm making the case for EMBRACING failure rather than avoiding it. Yes, you *logically* know already that this is a good idea, but what you don't realize is that it's already HAPPENING in your world. You're doing a better job of this than realize, and KNOWING this will help you t...
Success from the INSIDE Out, Part 2: Getting Unstuck
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSuccess BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the second of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 2 is about what to do when you are STUCK. Based on my work with clients, and my own experiences, I see the same four common reasons that we get stuck over and over and over. Getting - and staying - stuck in the same spot over and over and over is a huge barrier to success. It's why people give up, quit, close businesses. Today I'm going...
Success from the INSIDE Out, Part 1: Your Expertise
March 09, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSuccess BEGINS as an inside job. On this episode of Teachers in Business, I'm sharing the first of THREE steps to creating success from the inside out. Part 1 is about your EXPERTISE, and is the most important shift I made on my journey from successful teacher to successful business owner. This shift is one of the most common - if not the MOST common - stumbling block that I see in my friends, colleagues, and clients as they move from the teaching world to the business world. Today I'm going...
The Visibility Equation
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDoes 'visibility' feel like a whole lot of 'shoulds' and 'supposed tos' and not a lot of 'how does this actually work'? Does it feel mysterious, and/or scary, and/or like more than you can or want to do? Then this episode is for YOU. Today on TIB, I'm simplifying visibility down to a simple equation that WORKS. And the best part is that the visibility you'll create as a result with have results of it's own - both in the impact you'll make and the money you'll earn. Let's jump in!
The Stretch-Snap-Stretch Cycle of Growth
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBHave you ever tried something new and then felt immediate regret like' OMG, what did I do?!' Or, when you've done something new all day - networked, shared, posted, whatever - and the next day you just CANNOT bring yourself to even talk to people, let alone work? And there is some part of you that then pops up and says 'eeek, maybe you're not cut out for this?' You're NOT alone. And what you're feeling is normal - it's what I think of as the stretch-snap-stretch cycle of growth. List...
What to Do When You Are 'OUT OF IDEAS"
February 08, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSometimes you are FULL of ideas - so many that you can't get them out in to the world fast enough. And sometimes? You stare at the computer and wait and wait and...nothing. This 'nothing'? It's SCARY. Having too many ideas is good... but not enough feels like something has gone really wrong. This week on the Teacher's in Business podcast we're going to talk about what to do when you feel like you are 'out' of ideas (and I promise the answer is NOT to give up, quit, find a new job, or...
The Recipe for Simple Marketing
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBMarketing. It's probably the thing we think about MOST as business owners. It's the thing we feel like we need to 'crack' in order to succeed. And in our efforts to succeed in marketing, more times than not, especially early on in business, we create marketing plans and schemes that are complicated to implement and difficult to keep up with. It's like deciding to make a cake, and trying to make it have 7 tiers of sparkly rainbows on your first try. Today on Teachers in Business we're going t...
But Which Skills Transfer? Teacher Skills that ARE Business Skills, Part 2
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB"But which skills ACTUALLY transfer?" Part TWO! There were just too many skills to talk about to fit in one episode...so here's are MORE teaching skills that transfer directly into the business world. If you are a teacher who is considering starting a business, or already has the answer is SO MANY. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to take you through the skills that I know - as someone who is and was a teacher and is also a business owner and coach - transfer directly from ...
But Which Skills Transfer? Teacher Skills that ARE Business Skills, Part 1
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB"But which skills ACTUALLY transfer?" If you are a teacher who is considering starting a business, or already has the answer is SO MANY. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to take you through the skills that I know - as someone who is and was a teacher and is also a business owner and coach - transfer directly from the classroom to a business. If you're in business as a teacher, or want to be, but you don't want to spend the next 2 years thinking you're starting from scr...
The Only Diet You Need in 2022: The Noise Diet
January 10, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBNo one likes a diet. But this one? It's not what you think it is. It's not about less food - it's about less DRAMA and noise in your head. And I think THAT is the only kind of diet that's worthwhile in 2022. On this episode of Teachers in Business I'm going to share this tool that nearly all of my clients use at some point in our work together, and that I am using myself RIGHT NOW. I'll share how you know when you need to try it, how to do it without driving yourself crazy, and w...
Changing Your Friendship Status with Time
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBI don't have enough time', 'I'm working against the clock', "I don't know where all my time GOES'...thought any of these lately? You're not alone. These are the MOST common thoughts about time I hear from my clients, my FB group members, my friends, my colleagues everyone. It's like you're in a constant battle with time, chasing it around like you would a wild toddler, and looking under rocks to find more...and it's like time is your enemy. If this sounds familiar, I'd like to propose an...
Newbie vs. Expert Energy
December 28, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBOne of the things I hear from clients all the time is ‘well, I’m new in business, I don’t know what to do’. They’re walking around with what I think of as ‘newbie’ energy - but it’s like a costume they’re wearing over their expertise. Today on the podcast we’re going to talk about newbie energy, and why it not only doesn’t need to be something you carry around, but why it’s holding you back!
Why You Should Have at Least TWO Words for 2022
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBDo you usually pick a word of the year? If you do (or even if you don't) I'd like to propose something different for the new year to come. Instead of just one word, I'd like to propose that you pick at least 2, and maybe 3 -5...like a grab bag of goodness. There are more than a few compelling reasons for picking MORE than one word for this coming year - on this episode of the podcast I'm going to lay them out and maybe, just maybe we'll start a new trend together!
The 4 Words to DITCH as You Plan For 2022
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThis is the time of year we all starting to shift into 2022 planning mode. As you do this, there are 4 words (and all of their iterations) that would be SUPER helpful to DITCH. On this episode of the podcast I'll share these 4 words, why they are not only NOT welcome in your future planning but also are secretly holding you back. A successful 2022 starts with having a successful PLAN - and these 4 words do NOT belong :)
Why Your Business Isn't Making Money and What to Do About it TODAY!
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIf you are a teacher-turned-entrepreneur and you aren't making money in your business right now, let's talk about exactly what's going wrong. In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to share why people aren't responding to your offers, the BIG mistake you're making in pricing your services, and the ONLY thing you have to do to actually make a sale today. Ready?? Let's GO!
The MOST Powerful Business Growth Tool You AREN'T Using!
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBWhen I mention 'evaluation' people cringe. The word comes with SO much baggage - evaluation feels like a lot of work, like something we SHOULD do, and like something that will NOT be fun. As teachers, we KNOW the power of evaluation, but in business it feels different, harder, and new. So we avoid it...and as a result we miss out on using the MOST powerful tool you have in your business. The thing of it is this: just like in teaching, evaluating does NOT have to be a lot of work, take a ...
How to Sign a Client This Week
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSigning a new client this week IS possible (it's even possible TODAY). And here's the best part - you don't need to do MORE to sign a client this week. The simplest way to sign a client this week is 3 steps. On this episode of TIB I'll share these three steps and explain how you can take them right now to sign a client this week, next week, and every week that follows. Signing clients does NOT have to be as hard as you are making it. Listen here to make the process SIMPLE.