If you don't know your value, you'll settle. You'll undercharge, get pushed around, and dream small. That's why knowing your worth is so important, not just in business, but in life! In this episode, I'll give you three steps to determining the value of your product or service. My guest this week is Nicole Walters. Nicole created The Monetized Life and is one of our expert speakers at Business Boutique. She's taught me so much about selling and about knowing my worth! She'll give us some real ta...
Aug 22, 2017•54 min•Ep. 28
Regardless of the type of product you sell or the industry you're in, you're going to have competitors. Competition can make us feel fear, intimidation, and maybe even jealousy. So in this episode, I'll cover the "Dos and Don'ts" about interacting with and learning from your competition. My guest this week is Amber Hurdle, brand strategist, leadership consultant and host of the Bombshell Business Podcast. Amber will challenge us to take the emotions we feel surrounding competition and channel it...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
You may be thinking that you don't need to write, but the truth is: if you're a small business owner, you'll need to do at least some writing, whether you've been trained or not. You need to write well to reach your target customer, so in the episode, I'll give you four tools to put in your Writing Toolbox! My guest this week is the editor in chief of Woman's Day magazine, Susan Spencer. Susan has been working in magazine publishing for over 30 years and she'll share what's she's learned along h...
Jul 25, 2017•57 min•Ep. 26
Your ideas are only as strong as you're able to communicate them. The skills you need as a professional public speaker are the same skills you need to communicate any ideas, and we are all in the business of communicating ideas! So in this episode, I'll teach you my approach to public speaking and how to become great communicator. My guest this week is a speaker and podcast host-the hilarious and inspiring Ken Davis. He'll talk about how to communicate effectively, compassionately, and in a way ...
Jul 11, 2017•55 min•Ep. 25
When it comes to making money doing what you love, there are pitfalls that can really get you into trouble! So in this episode, I'll talk about four money pitfalls you should avoid. My guest this week is #1 New York Times best-selling author, and one of my best friends, Rachel Cruze. We'll have some girl talk about how we balance work and family, and different ways we set financial goals and save money. Our success story this week features Carol Low, the owner of Creative Windows by Carol. She w...
Jun 27, 2017•59 min•Ep. 24
Here's something that won't come as a surprise to anyone: men and women are different. That means we approach business differently, too! We have unique strengths and also unique challenges. So in this episode, I'll unpack tips on how you can pursue your passions and be successful. Plus, my guest this week is financial journalist, author and speaker Jean Chatzky. She'll walk us through her journey to finding success, from self-proclaimed high school math geek to magazine writer to unexpectedly st...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
Stories have a way of getting into our heads and our hearts in a way that nothing else can. So in this episode, I'll tell you the three things you need to tell effective stories that will help your business. Plus, my guest this week is world-famous photographer Jeremy Cowart. He'll tell us about how he's now booked countless speaking gigs because of the way he incorporated story into a presentation one time. And I'll answer your top business questions! 1:07 How to Use Storytelling in Your Busine...
May 30, 2017•56 min•Ep. 22
Let's talk about success, friends! In this episode, I'll give you three steps you need to take to win in business. If you do these three things, you'll feel the pride that comes with knowing where you're going and how to get there. Plus, I'm so excited to announce that Business Boutique is launching something brand new that can change everything for your business: The Business Boutique Academy. My guest this week, Brian Williams from Ramsey Solutions, will explain in detail what the Academy can ...
May 16, 2017•44 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, I'll talk about a piece of marketing that is often overlooked: content. The truth is that every business is in the content business, so I'll give you ideas that will help you create trusted, credible content that your followers and customers will actually care about! My guest this week is Beth Ann Schwamberger. She started the Brilliant Business Moms brand and podcast! She'll talk about the steps she took to start it up and turn it into a sustainable business. I'll also talk to ...
May 02, 2017•56 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, I'll pull out my old journals to see how different my dreams have grown over the years. The truth is that I'm living out dreams right now that never even occurred to me back then. I wasn't imagining, hoping, or praying big enough! And friends, regardless of your industry, dream, or business, I bet the same is true for you. I hope this podcast will be an encouragement to you to be faithful in your small beginnings so that you'll be prepared when the big things come along. My gues...
Apr 18, 2017•56 min•Ep. 19
There are some great qualities and traits I see so many women have, but for one reason or another, they dismiss them. But to succeed in business, all you have to do is take the qualities you're already using in other areas of your life and apply them to your business! So in this episode, I've got real life examples and practical ways to do that. My guest this week is Robin Shliakhau, the owner of Simplify and Pursue. She'll tell us about how her passion for decluttering her own house led to a bo...
Apr 04, 2017•53 min•Ep. 18
In the last episode, we talked about recognizing the unique gifts that God has given us. And we don't do anyone any favors by downplaying or dismissing those gifts! So in this episode, I'll address the excuses we use to not step into them, and the damage we do by failing to use them. My guest this week is my friend Amanda Wilcox Patterson, who is a worship leader in Nashville. She'll share her thoughts on embracing our unique gifts, and how to use them in worshipping God. Plus, we'll hear from K...
Mar 21, 2017•59 min•Ep. 17
You have been created with unique and special gifts specifically for you. But sometimes it's hard to recognize those gifts. That's why I want to spend this podcast episode teaching you how to recognize your unique gifts! So I'll talk about the difference between gifts, passions and strengths, and how to identify the unlikely things that may actually be gifts in your life. My friend and Business Boutique event host Annie F. Downs will share how she realized her unique gifts of entertaining, speak...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
Earning a profit in business isn't optional, even if your business is a nonprofit! This episode is for all of you dreaming of starting or already running a nonprofit! We'll talk about fundraising, grant writing, identifying your target market, and more. My friend Stacy Coleman our guest for this episode. Stacy is the founder of Three Strands, a nonprofit based in Atlanta that serves BirthMoms, who choose life and put their babies up for adoption, with excellence. Her incredible personal story an...
Feb 21, 2017•56 min•Ep. 15
Core values are like your compass, and they influence your decisions whether you realize it or not. In this episode, I want to make you aware of what those values are so that you can make decisions in your business that are best for you. I'll share examples of my core values with you and help you identify your own. My friend, nine-time Grammy Award winner, Hillary Scott is my guest for this episode. She'll talk about her core values and how they've kept her grounded throughout her many successes...
Feb 07, 2017•49 min•Ep. 14
The key to real life change is setting goals. In this episode, I'll talk about how to set strong goals that you can actually achieve. I'll tell you the three attributes that all of your goals should have, and give you my top tips to keep yourself motivated so that you'll look back one day and be proud of yourself. My guest this week is my good friend, Kelly Hancock. She founded the money-saving blog, FaithfulProvisions.com. Kelly's friends kept pestering her to start a blog to share her thrifty ...
Jan 24, 2017•58 min•Ep. 13
Finding your business idea can be a daunting task, but I'm going to make it a whole lot easier. In this episode, I'll focus on you Dreamers out there. We'll identify your strengths and help you zone in on your best idea. My guest this week is blogger and friend of Business Boutique, Jess Connolly! Her business was born during a time when she and her family were struggling. She'll talk to us about how she got her business idea, how she decides what to write about, and her strategy for making mone...
Jan 10, 2017•57 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, I'll break down how to turn fans and followers into customers. This doesn't happen by accident, and I'll share the step-by-step formula to make it happen. My guest this week is social media and marketing expert Amy Porterfield. She'll reveal the 3 most common mistakes she sees business owners make when it comes to social media. She'll also give us tips on how to increase fan engagement on Facebook. Plus, Christi Ratcliff, who started Christi Ratcliff Coaching in Cornelius, North...
Dec 27, 2016•50 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, I'll break down why some of us feel weird and uncomfortable about selling, and I'll show you that selling doesn't have to be pushy or aggressive. Making a sale really can be fun, and it starts with simply sharing your heart. And my guest this week is sales expert Tiffany Peterson. She'll talk to us about how we can add more value to our businesses and better serve our customers. Plus, the owner of Needle and Grain, Susan Leach, talks about how she quite a day job that made her m...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
We're recording this episode live at the Business Boutique event in Nashville! I'll be joined by several of the speakers from the event, and we'll answer your questions. We'll hear from Rachel Cruze, Christine Caine, Donald Miller, Amy Porterfield, Nicole Walters, and Jess Connolly! I'll also interview Becky Delph, owner of Alter Bound Alterations in Frankton, Indiana. Becky attended Business Boutique last year, and we'll talk about her business since the event-she was able to triple her revenue...
Nov 29, 2016•32 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, I'll cover four tips for getting over the guilt in your life. Dr. Meg Meeker will stop by! She's a pediatrician, mother, and best-selling author of six books, and she'll talk to us about raising a family while also growing our businesses. We'll also hear from Kim Hughes, owner of Kim Hughes Coaching in Mineola, Texas. Kim was a stay-at-home mom who started a side-business to earn extra money. Twenty years later her side-business has grown into three businesses that employ Kim, h...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we'll cover the five habits of successful women and how to manage your time wisely.Plus, the creator of the Zipadee-Zip, Stephanie Parker, will tell us the story of how her business idea blew up into a nationally recognized product and mom-favorite. We'll also hear from Sharon McKnight owner of SMc Home Care Consulting in Alexandria, Indiana. Sharon left the traditional marketplace to work from home so she could spend more time with her family. Sharon's business has been so succ...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 7
It's the most wonderful time of the year! If you're a product-based business, the majority of your sales are going to come in during the fourth quarter. So I'll talk about the importance of working ahead, setting your holiday sales goals, and communicating with your customer during this busy season. And I have an extra special holiday treat for you. The creators of The Elf on the Shelf, Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, are here to talk about how they turned a sweet little family tradition into a n...
Oct 17, 2016•52 min•Ep. 6
The holidays are right around the corner, y'all. I don't want you to be scattered and stressed this season-I want you to be present. In this episode, I'll give you tips on how to survive this crazy season in your business, your life, and your budget. Plus, Etsy expert Melissa Kaiserman is a friend of Business Boutique and pays us a visit on this week's podcast. She'll share some wonderful, practical tips on how to prepare for the holidays if you're a product-based business. And my dear friend Ra...
Oct 03, 2016•56 min•Ep. 5
Most business fail because they can't pay their bills. So in this episode, I'll cover the three biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to managing money, and how you can avoid those pitfalls. And I'm so excited for you to get a pep talk from my friend and leader-nationally syndicated radio host and #1 best-selling author, Dave Ramsey. He will answer a variety of questions specific to small and side businesses, like how to start out with what you've got, what profit really means, whe...
Sep 19, 2016•51 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, I'll talk about why some women struggle with the selling component of business. My dear friend, best-selling author Rabi Lapin, will stop by to show us the truth about the goodness of making money so that we can stop sabotaging our own profits. We'll also hear from photographer Alicia Jevahirjian, founder of Beba Photography. Alicia wanted to take her dream full-time but was afraid to raise her prices. She'll talk us through her transition and why her customers followed her ever...
Sep 05, 2016•44 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we'll dig into the specifics for your business like platforms, policies, branding and target market. I promise, it's fun! We'll talk about the operational side of running a business with the founder of Grace and Lace: my friend Melissa Hinnant. She has one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard-you'll love hearing from her. And Donald Miller will help us understand why telling your story is such a powerful way to reach your target audience. 1:15 Tiers 3&4 of the BB Bu...
Aug 22, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
In episode 1 of my brand new podcast, I'll help you build a vision and a plan to harness your passion into your own version of success. My friend Christine Caine (who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring women I've ever met, by the way!) will join the conversation to talk about pushing through your challenges by staying connected to what drives you. Plus we'll hear from a Business Boutique alum on how our 2-day event last year transformed her business! 1:22 Tiers 1&2 of the BB Business Plan...
Aug 22, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 1
The Business Boutique is a growing community of women who are making money doing what they love. In each episode, business coach and Ramsey Personality Christy Wright takes a deep dive into topics like marketing, selling, social media and profits. Episodes include featured interviews with top experts in each of these areas. Christy delivers motivating and thought-provoking messages while sharing stories of women who have found success that will inspire you on your journey. --- If you have a succ...
Jul 26, 2016•16 min•Ep. 1
