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How It's Really Going with Shana Recker

Shana Recker www.shanarecker.com

How It's Really Going is where I share real conversations about life, business, and everything in between. As a late late 🥵 40-something mom, wife and entrepreneur navigating menopause and ADHD, I talk openly about the highs, lows, and the messy middle.


Find my UNFILTERED episodes on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shanarecker


Note: Earlier episodes reflect my past in network marketing, mindset work, and business coaching. Today, this podcast has evolved into a deeper, more honest look at life, health, identity, and the real ups and downs of entrepreneurship.


NOTE: This podcast isn’t set up for guest features—it's a solo show by design. But thank you for thinking of me.

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Episodes

146. Launching something? How to make sure people see it and sign up!

Send Shana a Text Message You're ready to launch! Congratulations girl, this is super exciting! Let's be sure your audience sees what you have to offer. Today I share some tips on getting your product, webinar, membership group, lead magnet, your new business WHATEVER it is these tips will help you get more eyes on your product! Not using IGTV yet? You should be. Here's a handy guide as to why NOW is the time to start using this fast-growing video platform and everything you need to know about H...

Dec 05, 20198 minSeason 3Ep. 146

145. Content is QUEEN! My top tips to create valuable content.

Send Shana a Text Message The struggle is real. Showing up consistently giving value for your audience isn't always easy. In today's episode, I share some tips on how to create a list of content ideas you can turn to when you're feeling like you've got nothing to offer. Not using IGTV yet? You should be. Here's a handy guide as to why NOW is the time to start using this fast-growing video platform and everything you need to know about HOW to use it. http://bit.ly/IGTVPDF Support the show Thank y...

Dec 02, 20197 minSeason 3Ep. 145

144. Staying sane when things get crazy busy

Send Shana a Text Message OMG, too many things to do and not enough time in the day. Guuuuurl, I hear you. Three kids, two businesses, a husband, a dog, and somewhere in there is a social life. So much going on it's hard to stay organized. In this episode, I share a few tips that I use in order to help me keep my sh#t together on. the. daily. 🙃 Not using IGTV yet? You should be. Here's a handy guide as to why NOW is the time to start using this fast-growing video platform and everything you nee...

Nov 28, 20197 min

143. What all new solopreneurs need to know when getting started

Send Shana a Text Message You're starting a new online service business, first of all, let me applause you! Congratulations this is great news! In this episode, I share a few of my best getting started tips to help you on your new journey! Not using IGTV yet? You should be. Here's a handy guide as to why NOW is the time to start using this fast-growing video platform and everything you need to know about HOW to use it. http://bit.ly/IGTVPDF Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! I...

Nov 25, 20198 min

142. If you're starting a business you need to listen to this.

Send Shana a Text Message Way too often I see people have this dream of building their dream hustle online and they invest a ton of time, money and energy into getting it all set up and then right around the time of their 2nd or 3rd bump in the road... they stop. It makes me sad to see because I know this dream is in their heart for a reason, they are the ones meant to do this work... but there's one thing they need to know... you have to have what I share in this episode if you're going to make...

Nov 21, 20194 minSeason 3Ep. 142

141. When and why you need to start outsourcing help for your business.

Send Shana a Text Message I hear you, you can't afford to hire anyone right now right??! I get it, I felt that too. But here's what you need to know. You CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO GET THE HELP! In this episode, I share when and why you need to start thinking about where you should get help and some of my top tips on how to do it. Not using IGTV yet? You should be. Here's a handy guide as to why NOW is the time to start using this fast-growing video platform and everything you need to know about HOW to...

Nov 19, 201912 minSeason 3Ep. 141

140. How to push through your limiting beliefs.

Send Shana a Text Message Who else gets that sneaky little voice in your head that says "you can't do that!" when you're about to do something out of your comfort zone? You're lying if you don't! We all do. In this episode, I share what limiting beliefs are, why they happen and then three things you need to do to get through the limits your ego puts on you! Oh and let me guess... that sneaky voice happens every time you think about recording a video for social media, like IGTV for instance. I ca...

Nov 12, 201916 minSeason 3Ep. 140

139. Shaunda Moir, becoming an accidental entrepreneur!

Send Shana a Text Message This kind of stuff happens more than you know. Someone is really good at something innately and they start helping other people with it and before they know it POOF they've started a business. This is exactly what happened with Shaunda. She went from helping a few friends write their business newsletters and working on their mindset to starting a business as a full out copywriter and mindset coach. She shares her journey into becoming an accidental entrepreneur in today...

Nov 07, 201933 minSeason 3Ep. 139

138. 3 ways to grow your business for virtually free.

Send Shana a Text Message You can literally use these three tips to grow your business and they are virtually FREE!! Using the tips I share in this episode, I give you my top three tips on how to grow your audience which in turn grows your business. Grab a pen sister... you're going to love these three tips. Episodes on Lead Magnets: https://shanarecker.com/shownotes/episode121 https://shanarecker.com/shownotes/episode88 Find Shana on Instagram: @shanarecker Grab my new free IGTV Superstar guide...

Nov 04, 201916 minSeason 3Ep. 138

137. Therese Skelly. How your emotions and energy impact your results.

Send Shana a Text Message Therese Skelly works with high achieving women in business who are committed to making a difference. A former psychotherapist and marketing consultant, she focuses on helping her clients show up, and be fiercely and steadfastly present, to create their dream business and life. Working on the subtle level of energy and emotion, she supports them to step into the work their soul calls them to do. From the work, her clients more fully own their value, make more money, serv...

Oct 31, 201938 min

136. Why I think you should start using TikTok

Send Shana a Text Message Are you on TikTok yet? I am! And in today's episode, I share why I'm using this app and why I think you should be using it too. Oh, and you should know that I am in no way affiliated with TikTok. Follow me as I try and navigate this new TikTok app! Search @shanarecker! Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @shana.recker 🎤 Patreon for t...

Oct 30, 201911 minSeason 3Ep. 137

135. Why taking the WRONG path is still the RIGHT path.

Send Shana a Text Message Isn't that the best news ever... there are really no wrong decisions, they all lead you in the RIGHT direction. In this episode, I share why I feel this is true. Want to join the BE Unstoppable Women's Networking Social? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-unstoppable-womens-networking-social-tickets-75739367487 Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime ...

Oct 24, 201916 minSeason 3Ep. 135

134. Three areas in life to take ownership of RIGHT AWAY!

Send Shana a Text Message Happy Tuesday Dream Hustlers! In today's episode, I share three areas that I believe you MUST take ownership of in your life RIGHT AWAY. Once you listen to this you will no longer be able to blame anyone else or any other thing for why you aren't where you want to be. You must take ownership of your life, your energy, your decisions and your results... Listen up to learn more. Want to join us at the BE Unstoppable Women's Networking Social? Grab your tickets here: https...

Oct 15, 201923 minSeason 3Ep. 134

133. NYC changed everything for me!

Send Shana a Text Message In New York Concrete jungle where dreams are made of There's nothin' you can't do Now you're in New York These lyrics sum up my business mastery weekend with Kareen Walsh in NYC. I left feeling like anything was POSSIBLE. And that to make a Million Dollar revenue-generating business doing what I love was going to take more than I thought. I share my thoughts on what I learned over the weekend and why it literally took me out for a few days after I got home. To learn mor...

Oct 07, 201923 minSeason 3Ep. 133

132. What software I use in my business and why I love it so much.

Send Shana a Text Message I get asked this all the time, "what software do you use to run your business?" With SO MANY options out there, and I've tried a LOT of them, this episode is loooooong overdue. I share what I am currently using and why I love it in hopes to help save you some hours of overwhelm sorting through them all trying to figure out what is best for you. Here are the links to the software I mention: Squarespace: www.squarespace.com Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz/t/yatr...

Sep 23, 201926 minSeason 3Ep. 132

131. Tackling your biggest GETTING STARTED STRUGGLES!

Send Shana a Text Message Hey girl, today I answer your biggest getting started struggles! I asked the question to the students in my Big Biz Idea 3 Day Masterclass what is holding them back the most in getting their business idea started and these were some of their responses. I give you my best tips and advice based on what I've learned through my own experience in getting my online business started! Use the link below to get the entire 3-Day Masterclass replay: https://shanarecker.com/3day-bi...

Sep 20, 201910 minSeason 3Ep. 131

130. Are you sabotaging your potential success?

Send Shana a Text Message Hey hey hey 👋🏼, in this episode I go deep girlfriends. You will hear me share my thoughts on how your past could be sabotaging your future and that we subconsciously kill our chances of success because we actually find comfort in being the struggle bus. WHAT??! Yep! PLUS you'll learn how to create awareness around your excuses and stop your self-sabotaging ways! If you found value in this epsisode it would mean the world to me if you could leave me a 5-star review on ...

Sep 18, 201920 min

129. MUST LISTEN for new entrepreneurs who want their business to be successful!

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share why I am so freaking proud of myself right now. After finishing my most successful masterclass EVA I had a moment of "hey... I did that!" Those feelings triggered me to almost an emotional state of looking back over my 4 years on business and how far I've come. September has been one of my most profitable months since launching my business in June of 2016. But the success I'm feeling right now isn't here because I stayed in my comfort zone... no...

Sep 16, 201918 minSeason 3Ep. 129

128. Stuart McAlister LLP Protecting Your Business

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I'm asking Stuart McAlister LLP all about how as entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and mompreneurs we can protect ourselves and our business! Stuart gives us the 411 on how to do exactly that. What you should know about Stuart: Stuart is a lawyer practicing corporate/commercial law at the Kitchener-Waterloo office of Cohen Highley LLP where he provides legal advice to start-ups and small businesses. He assists in incorporating and organizing closely held corp...

Sep 12, 201955 minSeason 3Ep. 127

127. Julie Butler, Finding your passion by listening to your heart.

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, Julie Butler and I have an amazing chat about the transition from Network Marketing to becoming or adding in your own business and brand. We talk through how to listen to the nudges and follow your heart to find your purpose! Julie is a 40 something Canadian girl, a wife and a mamma of two witty boys & two fur babies and has lots of love to give. She's a simple country girl at heart, but has been living in the city of Ottawa for 20 years! She is a c...

Sep 10, 201943 minSeason 3Ep. 127

126. 4 steps I use to create success that ANYONE can do!

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share the 4 steps I use to creating success in life. Looking back at the goals I've accomplished in both my businesses, these 4 things stick out above all as how I made it happen. The good news, ANYONE can do these things... if you've got big goals in your life... listen up! Jump into the 3-Day BIG BIZ IDEA MASTERCLASS starting September 10th! https://shanarecker.mykajabi.com/challenge Replays available if you can't make the LIVE training times or cat...

Sep 09, 201920 minSeason 3Ep. 126

125. Janet Whalen, Financially empowered entrepreneurial women will change the world!

Send Shana a Text Message Janet Whalen, Be Ambitious For Her Janet Whalen is a business coach and consultant at BeAmbitiousForHer.com. Through 1:1 and online group coaching programs, she helps women business owners build confidence from courage, replace old money stories and blocks with abundant and expansive mindsets, find their true leadership voice, and stop apologizing for their ambition. Janet views the entrepreneur-as-CEO role as the ultimate example of service-based leadership and she hel...

Sep 05, 201944 minSeason 3Ep. 125

124. You don't have to know HOW you just have to take the FIRST STEP.

Send Shana a Text Message Jump into the BIG BIZ IDEA 3-DAY MASTERCLASS: https://shanarecker.mykajabi.com/challenge In this episode, I talk about the overwhelming thoughts that surround taking action on something that's out of your comfort zone and how to minimize those feelings that hold us back on our goals so that we can move forward and take bold action!! Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please rea...

Sep 02, 201917 minSeason 3Ep. 124

123. Do you ever feel like you’re just not doing enough on social media?

Send Shana a Text Message Do you ever feel like you’re just not doing enough on social media? Not showing up enough? Not sharing enough? Not being inspiring enough? Social media can be draining at times. I’ve felt like that many times and in fact this past week was one of them. In this episode I share my thoughts on all of this. www.shanarecker.com @shanarecker Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please ...

Aug 26, 201914 minSeason 3Ep. 123

122. What I'd go back and tell my teenage self.

Send Shana a Text Message Hey, shorty, it's my birthday... we're goin' party like it's my birthday... No seriously... it really is my birthday and I'm the ripe young age of 44! A few days before my birthday I was out walking my dog and I started thinking about getting another year older and about how much I've changed since hitting my 40's. I'm more confident, less worried about others opinions, and more focused on what brings me joy in my life it got me thinking that I wish I felt this earlier....

Aug 19, 201916 minSeason 3Ep. 122

121. 4 Elements Your Freebie Needs for Maximum Success!

Send Shana a Text Message Creating a free offer for your following so you can grow your email list? Here are 4 elements that every OPT-IN needs to be successful. I share my thoughts on this to help you grow your email list! Want more training like this? Check out my 7 Pillars of Creating an Online Business , the DIY course for beginning stage entrepreneurs that teaches you how to build a solid foundation for your new online business! Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes...

Aug 13, 201923 minSeason 3Ep. 121

120. Lucy Liu on changing directions from actress to a wife, mom and mompreneur

Send Shana a Text Message Lucy is an unshakable optimist, daughter, wife, mompreneur and now it's her passion as a life coach to help unstuck women in life transition by beating overwhelm, seeing clarity, setting new goals, to live a happier life and thrive! Website: http://www.lucyliucoaching.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mslucyliu Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mslucyliu Twitter: www.twitter.com/mslucyliu Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to k...

Aug 11, 201940 minSeason 3Ep. 120

119. Stephen Somers, How to create an income stream with Amazon

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, Stephen Somers and I have an amazing conversation about Amazon and how everyday people can build an incredible extra stream of income creating their own products for sale on Amazon! Not only that but we talk all things personal development including success habits, mentorship and more! Stephen Somers is a co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes , an education platform that teaches members how to create a 5-7 figure income stream selling products on Amazon...

Aug 08, 201945 minSeason 3Ep. 119

118. Everything you want is on the other side of.... ACTION! [QUICK MINUTE]

Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share why I think the statement "everything you want is on the other side of fear" is missing something... I truly believe that the thing that actually gets you to what is taking ACTION through the fear. Let's talk about this in today's episode. To learn more about taking action with your own business idea online, check out my new free video series: Making an IMPACT and an INCOME online Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me...

Aug 05, 201914 minSeason 3Ep. 118

117. Scott Aaron, Why LinkedIn is the place entrepreneurs need to play

Send Shana a Text Message Scott Aaron is a #1 Bestselling Author, Speaker and Business Coach, he's people-focused and results-driven. Scott's strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online and organic traffic is the game changer when it comes to competing in a saturated digital world. Scott's specialty is LinkedIn and he shares not only his story into entrepreneurship but why he believes LinkedIn is the place that entrepreneurs need to be to grow their businesses! https://www....

Aug 01, 201944 minSeason 3Ep. 117
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