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​Motivation Mayhem: How to Find Momentum When Momentum’s Hard to Find – Ep. 16

Maybe today is one of those days when you wake up and you just don’t want to do anything. We get. We’ve been through that so many times and, as business owners, it is almost impossible not to go through periods in which you lack motivation. So we wonder, how to find momentum when it is so hard to find?In this episode, we focus on how to find the motivation to work on things that are necessary to grow your business and how to create a great support system to make them happen. Jane talks about the underlying reasons why we lose momentum and Pam shares some useful tips to avoid procrastination and keep yourself motivated. Today we discuss: [01:28] Introduction: Mastering motivation when momentum is so hard to find[03:08] The underlying reason why you are not doing the things you need to do to grow your business[11:20] Tips to keep yourself motivated so you can start getting things done [14:22] The importance of taking the time to understand what you are feeling and where it comes when you are struggling with motivation[17:54] Remembering your vision to keep yourself motivated to accomplish long-term goals[21:33] Creating a support system. The difference between a business coach, a mentor, a mastermind group, etc. Resources mentioned in this episode: In today’s episode, we didn’t mention any resources, but that doesn’t mean you are leaving empty-handed!The road to a successful business can be difficult when we don’t have the proper tools on hand, so we’ve designed a course focused on one of the best ways to create new streams of income for your business: Informational Products. This InfoProducts course will give you all you need to start putting into practice what you’ve learned from our episodes and more! Click here to sign up for our course on how to create Info Products or head over to our website flourish.biz where you can learn more about us, and even get a free guide to get started!Today we also tapped into the importance of having a strong support system and one of the best ways to do that is by joining groups of like-minded people who share similar goals. We have our own group on Facebook, join and share your experience so we can all flourish and grow! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope this episode provided you with useful tips to find the momentum you need to reach those long-term goals for your business. Don’t forget to rate this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us how do you avoid procrastination and get things done. We would love to hear from you! Subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.

Why Isn’t My Business Growing? (And What You Can Do About It) – Ep. 15

Here’s the million-dollar question for all entrepreneurs: Why isn’t my business growing? Many business owners struggle with scaling their businesses and they start looking for the answer in new strategies or different tactics. The reality is that the reason why your business isn’t growing is most likely that you haven’t settled strong foundations for it. Our mission at Flourish is to help you get those foundations in place so you can grow a successful business. That’s why in this episode Jane talks about surrounding yourself with the right people and not settling for the "I’m comfortable" narrative out of fear of failure. Also, Pam tells us how to manage the fear of failure and the importance of settling processes to guarantee business growth. Today we discuss: [01:27] Reasons why your business isn’t growing part. 1: Fear of failure. [03:56] Reasons why your business isn’t growing part. 2: You are not surrounding yourself with people who inspire and guide you to success. [09:05] Reasons why your business isn’t growing part. 3: You are not creating or using business processes. [14:16] Reasons why your business isn’t growing part. 4: You are settling for a definition of success lower than what you initially planned for. Resources mentioned in this episode: In today’s episode, we didn’t mention any resources, but that doesn’t mean you are leaving empty-handed. We are aware that taking that step from solopreneur to CEO is not easy and we want to give you all the tools so you can succeed. So we’ve designed a course focused on creating your own Informational Products. InfoProducts are a great way to create new streams of income and also deliver valuable items to your clients. Click here to sign up for our course on how to create Info Products or head over to our website flourish.biz where you can learn more about us, and even get a free guide to get started! We hope this episode has made you think about what you want from your business and how to take action to actually achieve that desired result. Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! And we would be even more grateful if you use everything you learn here to improve your business. Don’t forget to rate this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what else are you interested in knowing more about. We would love to hear from you!Subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

What Does It Mean to Run Your Business Like a CEO? - Ep. 14

Have you ever thought if you have the skills to become a CEO? Well, we are sure you do, but it is not easy going from the entrepreneur mindset to that of a great CEO. That is why in this episode we focus on the differences between a solopreneur or entrepreneur and a CEO, so you can break out of the gig-master cycle.Pam and Jane talk about the key to changing your mindset into a CEO’s. Pam focuses on the main differences and motivators for entrepreneurs and CEOs and Jane talks about creating a plan to go from one stage to the next in order to grow your business.Today we discuss:[01:28] What is the difference between an entrepreneur or solopreneur and a CEO.[04:18] What skillset and motivators describe the profile of an entrepreneur and the profile of a CEO.[08:03] How to go from solopreneur to CEO. The stages to becoming a CEO and the importance of delegating and creating strategies.[13:07] Why you should start leaning into the CEO role in order to cross that six-figure barrier. Resources mentioned in this episode:Do you want to develop Informational Products from the content you already have to create more streams of income in your business? We have created a course for you to do it effectively.Click here to sign up for our course on how to create Info Products or head over to our website flourish.biz where you can learn more about us, and even get a free guide to get started! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope you were able to dive deeper into what it means to be a CEO and that you are taking the steps to become one! Don’t forget to rate this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what else are you interested in knowing more about. We would love to hear from you!Subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

Investing in Your Business Out of Order - Ep. 13

How to know if you are investing in the right things to help you grow your business. Experience has taught us that most products, courses, books, and training programs for entrepreneurs out there actually work, but they are not good for everyone.Sometimes the problem with these products is that you are not ready for them yet, thus, you are investing in them at the wrong time to make your business grow. In this episode, Pam and Jane share their personal experiences investing out of order and tell us how to get out of the cycle of investing out of order by focusing on your business foundations (and we have a whole podcast on that!) Today we discuss:[01:29] Investing out of order, one of the biggest problems for entrepreneurs today.[05:09] Understanding what it means to invest out of order. Investing in courses, training programs. and other products or services that your business is not ready for yet.[09:21] What is the most important thing for business growth. Investing in your foundations first.[12:16] The 3 attitudes that tell you are investing out of order in your business.[14:24] What are the signs that you are ready to invest in the next step in order to grow your business. When to start investing in other products to grow your business.Resources mentioned in this episode: Ideal Client Avatar Guide:One of the most important things to settle before investing in any new products is knowing who are you targeting it to. That’s why we have created an Ideal Client Avatar Guide you can download on this episode’s post on our website flourish.biz.Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope you’ve gotten some tips to start making the best out of your investments to keep on improving your business. Rate this episode wherever you are listening from and leave us a comment on our website flourish.biz telling us what have you invested in recently and what have you learned from that experience.Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

​It’s the Perfect Time to Work ON Your Business. It’s Time to Create Your Strategic Plan - Ep. 12

A CEO’s job is not only to work in the business but to work ON it too! A huge part of business growth is actually working on the strategies and tactics to make the magic happen for you and your company and that is why you should take your time to properly create a strategic plan that supports your vision as a business owner. Today, Pam talks about the difference between strategy and planning, and how these two are combined to create a strategic plan that helps your business grow. Jane shares the fundamentals of strategies and tactics so you never get them mixed up again and tell you how to make sure your vision is aligned with your actions.In today’s episode we discuss: [01:28] What is strategic planning. A concept that combines both strategy and planning for success.[08:01] How does a strategy become a tactic. Tactics and strategy are not the same, and knowing this can be the difference for how you’ll move towards success.[09:52] The importance of understanding the interconnection of vision, strategy, and tactics. (We also have an episode dedicated to this. The link is down below!)[09:24] How to create a strategic plan. A 9-step guide to making a great strategic plan. (Find the downloadable guide in the resources)[15:41] Tips on how to follow your strategic plan and keep yourself stress-free in the process.[19:38] How to know your strategy and tactics are aligned with your vision.In this episode, we decided to focus on strategic planning but we also have episodes dedicated to Vision, Strategy, and Tactics as a business foundational pillar and how to create your vision statement. You can check them out in the Podcast section of our website or click on the links down below: Ep. 4: Hard Work Is Not Enough. Check Your Inner Game and VisionEp. 11: Have You Articulated Your Hopes And Dreams for Your Business? Creating Your Vision StatementFind the resources mentioned in this episode over on our website flourish.biz.Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope you’ve gotten some useful insights on strategic planning and so you are able to create your own. Please share it with us on social media if you do. We would love to see it! Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

Have you Articulated Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Business? Creating Your Vision Statement - EP. 11

“Without a vision, people will perish”, says the Bible, and we couldn’t agree more. This is what drives all the actions that you take, so a business cannot flourish without a vision. This is why we’ve dedicated this episode to share with you some tips for creating your vision statement, so you can align all your actions and get more and better results.This time, Pam talks about what is a vision statement, why it is so important, and what you should and shouldn’t include in it, and Jane shares some of her tips to create your vision statement as well as some useful personal experiences. In today’s episode we discuss: [01:28] How to create the perfect vision statement for your business. A vision statement is more than painting a picture.[04:18] Where to start when creating your vision statement.[09:52] What are common values and how to find yours for creating your vision statement. [12:26] What is the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement and how the two of them are interconnected[15:54] Tips on creating your vision statement. Jane shares her experience and tips to do so. Resources mentioned in this episode:What should you ask yourself to create your personal vision statement?What do you want?Think of what you want from your business and your role as CEOWhat do you want to have? More money? More time? More clients? How do you want to feel?Dive into all the emotions you get when you work. Are they what you want them to be?How do you want to be?Make a clear picture of yourself.Get the list of common values on our website flourish.biz and leave us a comment telling us about your vision. We love to read you!Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope you’ve gotten some useful tips on how to create personal and business vision statements that actually move and inspire you to become the CEO that you want to be. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

Hit the Reset Button, Redirect and Stay Present in the Moment - Ep. 10

Most entrepreneurs are so result-driven that it is easy for them to lose sight of living in the present and enjoy what they have or simply letting go of things that they are not enjoying nor are serving them anymore. In this episode, Pam and Jane share some anecdotes from the 2004 crash and what they learn from those hard times. Jane talks about the importance of seeing life choices as redirecting and Pam brings some mindfulness tips to help you hit that reset button and enjoy your journey to flourish and grow to CEO.In today’s episode we discuss: [01:53] When it is time to hit the reset button? Making peace with your result-oriented personality as an entrepreneur and realizing something is not serving you.[10:07] How to deal with rejection as a business owner. Seeing rejection as redirection.[14:27] Learning to enjoy the journey of becoming a CEO and not just the destination. [18:13] Tips on mindful meditation to start your day and concentrate on staying in the moment.[23:37] Benefits of journaling. Jane shares her favorite method by Julia Cameron[25:49] Why visualizing your day puts you on the right note to go to sleep and start your next day Resources mentioned in this episode:Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way — Jane shares some wisdom from this book, great reading for all creative souls out there. You can also find more about it on her website: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO! We hope you’ve gotten some useful tips on mindfulness to hit that reset button and live in the present to actually enjoy this amazing journey that is becoming a CEO. We would love to hear if you’ve tried any of this and how have they worked for you, leave a comment on our website flourish.biz!Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

Protecting the Most Valuable Asset in Your Business: YOU - Ep. 9

You are the greatest asset of your business and, as such, you must protect yourself. This means not only physically but also mentally. Having the proper mindset is key to managing a business like a CEO (which is something we have discussed over in our previous episodes).That is why Pam Ivey and Jane Garee talk about the importance of separating your business goals from your personal worth and focusing on you as a person. In this episode, Pam talks about personal rhythms and stress managing techniques for business owners, and Jane shares her experience with alignment and how to balance the life you want to live and your business goals.In today’s episode we discuss: [01:29] What is the most important asset you should focus on when growing your business. Quick hint: You[05:45] Finding the perfect balance between a successful business and a business that supports the lifestyle you actually want[13:50] How to create alignment for you and your business. Knowing yourself and your rhythms[18:13] What and why you should start time blocking to boost your productivity and creativity[20:06] Why you should take your mind away from business. How allowing some time to relax and learning to manage stress will ultimately make you a better CEO[29:49] The importance of self-development for leadership and inner game in business. Before leading any team, you must lead yourself.Resources mentioned in this episode:Dreamsinspirereality.com — Useful managing stress tips and techniques you can start applying in your life.Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish and Grow to CEO. We hope you got some a-ha moments and some food for thoughts this time, and, if you did, leave us a comment telling us what it was about over on our website flourish.biz!Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Pinterest to get more useful insights on business and the CEO role, and join our Facebook group to share and chat with like-minded people so we can all flourish and grow in our way to being the best CEOs.

Operations Supports Everything We Do In Business and Allows Us to Continue to Earn Money - ​Ep. 8

Once you’ve got the vision, the strategy, and the team, what’s the next step to grow a profitable and sustainable business? That’s Operations! A business cannot run efficiently without proper systems and processes. It is definitely the backbone of the whole structure. In this episode, Pam Ivey talks about the importance of identifying systems and processes to save time and guarantee your business's efficiency, and Jane Garee talks about Operations from the sales point of view and how it interconnects with the vision and the strategy to hit your goals.In today’s episode, you will hear about – [01:28] What are Operations and what does it mean to you will depend on the stage of your business. [04:44] How to manage Operations in service companies to improve client interaction experiences and internal business processes. [09:12] Understanding client acquisition process and data to set a strategy and accomplish business goals. [14:20] How to create processes that will change your life and your team members' lives. Pam shares her process documentation system. [19:26] The secret to master Operations is making the time to work on your business and not just in it, from the inside to the outside.[22:40] How to keep clients on your business by making good management of their expectationsResources mentioned in this episode:Teamwork — A project management tool in which you and your team can save and edit all of the important information as well as document processes. And this is the one we love and use to create this podcast!Ontraports — An optimization software to create easy and effective marketing and email campaigns. Loom — A program that allows you to make video recordings of your screen and share them with your time to document and establish processes. We hope this episode helps you understand Operations more in-depth for you to evaluate how you have been managing your business. Do you want us to talk about any specific topic? Leave us a comment on our website flourish.biz or join our community of women entrepreneurs over on our Facebook group and share directly with us! Don’t forget to subscribe! Until next week!

Leadership Isn’t Just for Your Team – Leadership of YOU is Just As Important - EP.7

A business is nothing without a strong and committed leader, so how do you know what to do to become the kind of leader other people want to follow?Pam Ivey talks about leading a team and how a team that pulls together and embraces the vision and direction of the leader can create and sustain a business that becomes unstoppable. Jane Garee shares the difference between leaders who are strictly tactical and leaders who inspire others to become better people, which creates a more natural passion for doing business. ​In today’s episode, you will hear about - [1:30] The first step of leadership you have to take if you want others to follow you [6:11] How alignment can be used to motivate you as a leader so you continue in the right direction for you and your company[10:15] When it is the time to bring on some help and build a team to grow your business[14:19] Places to find contractors and virtual assistants to build a successful teamWe want to hear from you! Tell us in the comments if you have tried any of the websites we have mentioned in this episode and how your experience with them. Remember to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest so you never miss an episode.