HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses. Feeling the pressure of this economy? Inflation got your clients hesitating and your confidence wobbling? You’re not alone—but you’re also not off the hook! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to keep your business not just alive, but growing—even when things feel uncertain. We’re talking strategy, mindset, visibility, and why waiting for things to “calm down” is a trap. How to adapt your offers and pricing W...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 429
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! Welcome to June. Yep, it's here. Half of 2025 is already in the rearview mirror. For small business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, this moment can feel either electric or exhausting. Maybe you're ahead of your goals, firing on all cylinders. Or maybe you're staring at that untouched vision board wondering where the hell the time went. Wherever you're at, here's the truth: Being off track doesn't mean you're out of ...
Jun 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 428
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of 'No More Excuses"! I'm your host Sandi Ballard, The BADASS Business Coach™ and today I want to remind you that it is May! It’s May, and that means one thing—besides warmer weather, allergy season, and iced coffee overload—it’s Small Business Month ! That’s right. This month is all about YOU, the badass behind the business. Whether you're solo or leading a growing team, this is your reminder that you’re the heartbeat of our economy, the ...
May 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 427
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to No More Excuses! We are almost three weeks into Q2! Spring is in full bloom, and guess what? Your momentum and energy should be, too. No more dragging your feet, no more waiting for the perfect time to take action. The time is NOW. Listen in as today, I’m giving you three simple but powerful ways to get—and stay—motivated so you can dominate this quarter like the badass you are. ARE YOU READY? Tip #1: Refresh Your Goals Like You Refresh Your Space! Tip #2...
Apr 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 426
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the No More Excuses Podcast. Today I am reposting my VERY 1st PODCAST! I recorded this on March 21, 2016! And, it's STILL RELEVANT! I would say over the years I have gone through many adjustments in my podcast, including being more DIRECT, edgier, the occasional cuss words, but the reason I'm still here is because of YOU! Every time I've thought about stopping, someone emails me and says how much something I said resonated with them, helped them in some w...
Mar 24, 2025•6 min•Ep. 426
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses"! In this episode, I break down the myth that being a BADASS means being cold, rude, or harsh. True power comes from confidence, setting boundaries, and showing up with strength and respect. I’ll walk you through the key differences between being a badass and just being a jerk, plus how to communicate with authority, handle criticism like a pro, and own your success without apology. Bottom line? You don’t need to tear o...
Mar 10, 2025•14 min•Ep. 425
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses!" In this episode, I take a sledgehammer to perfectionism — the sneaky excuse that keeps you stuck. Perfection is Screwing You Over! You’re not waiting for the “right time,” you’re just scared. Success doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from DOING. The winners in business and life aren’t waiting for perfection. They take messy action, learn, and keep going. Listen in as I share that I am a "Recovering Perfectionist" and...
Feb 24, 2025•14 min•Ep. 424
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses podcast! January is officially behind us—no more excuses, no more hesitation. Today I'm celebrating my 13th Birthday! Ok, well my business' birthday that is! Momentum is everything —January was the warm-up, but February is when we really get moving. In this episode, I talk about why February is the month for action and how to push through challenges instead of giving up, and I share my own challenges and how I've kep...
Feb 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 423
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of the "No More Excuses" podcast. This episode kicks off the year with a reality check for listeners starting to waver on their 2025 goals. I provide some tough love, humor, and actionable advice for anyone feeling the January slump, encouraging persistence and resilience. Listen in today as I share my own experience with my carry-over goals, how I’m doing with my January goal of “dry January and the carnivore diet”. And who was the inspir...
Jan 20, 2025•16 min•Ep. 422
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses. I'm your host, Sandi Ballard, the BADASS Business Coach™. Today I'm throwing down a challenge as we wrap up 2024 and gear up for 2025. This is your final wake-up call—no sugarcoating, no fluff, just the real deal. It’s time to get uncomfortable, call yourself out, and step into beast mode for 2025. Let's get to it! 1. Own Your 2024: Did you crush it, coast, or crash and burn? What’s the unfiltered truth? No Instagram hi...
Dec 30, 2024•11 min•Ep. 421
Happy Monday Motivation! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses. In this episode, I broke down how we can finish the year strong with purpose and momentum. Here’s a quick recap of what I covered: 1. **Building:** I talked about starting something new and creating a foundation for future success. Whether it’s a project, habit, or goal, even small beginnings can lead to big results. 2. **Rebuilding:** Let’s be real—this year might not have gone as planned. But I reminded you that rebui...
Dec 09, 2024•12 min
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses podcast. This is the podcast that gets you fired up and ready to take charge of your business, your confidence, and your success! I’m Sandi, the BADASS Business Coach™, your host! We’re at the end of October, yes still the 4th quarter, but we’re deep into the month and before you know it, the holidays will be up our asses! Your business may thrive on the holidays or maybe it’s the opposite and slows down. Regardless,...
Oct 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 419
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome to another episode of "No More Excuses"! It’s the 4th quarter, people! We’re in the final stretch of the year. You know what that means—it’s make-or-break time. No more excuses, no more waiting for the "perfect moment." If you’re in business, now is the time to pull it all together and finish the year strong. In today’s episode, I dive into why the 4th quarter is so crucial for your business, how you can create momentum if you’ve been slacking a bit, and what str...
Sep 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 418
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Here's another episode of No More Excuses! The last few episodes I’ve discussed "Mastering Workflow Management" With topics such as finding and implementing a good CRM system, workflow management, identifying key processes and learning how to map out your flow! Another way to “Master Workflow Management” is to Prioritize! In today's episode I talk about using the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. It splits your tasks up into quadrants...
Sep 09, 2024•18 min•Ep. 417
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses Podcast. In my last episode (#415), I had Soof Hirschmann on to talk about how a solid CRM is your secret weapon for growth and efficiency. But today, we’re going even deeper—into the heart of your business: Workflow Management. You might be thinking, "Workflow management? Sounds boring." Well, guess what? It’s the secret sauce to running a smooth, efficient, and scalable operation. We’re talking about slashing wasted...
Aug 19, 2024•14 min•Ep. 416
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of the "No More Excuses" podcast. Here I empower you to build your business, boost your confidence, and achieve incredible success. Having more hours in the day is not going to happen, so it's crucial to learn how to improve your workflow management. It's all about streamlining your processes to help you work more efficiently and effectively, and by doing so, it can help improve your time management and, in a sense, help you "feel" like you...
Jul 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 415
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses." This is the podcast where we empower you to build your business, boost your confidence, and achieve incredible success. I'm your host, Sandi Ballard The BA Biz Coach, and today I'm diving into "The Confidence Blueprint for Business Success." In this episode, I'll explore actionable steps to help you build unshakable confidence, which is essential for driving your business forward and achieving your goals. Listen in as...
Jul 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 414
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses podcast In these podcasts, I tell it like it is, give you tips, share stories and get you motivated to grow both personally and professionally and run your business like a BADASS! In my last podcast I shared my story of how I failed to create a PLAN to achieve my goals. How I had my big A-ha moment and how I turned my WISHES into GOALS and got “From There to Here” … which happens to be the title of my first book! And ...
Jul 08, 2024•12 min•Ep. 413
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome to another episode of No More Excuses! Today’s podcast might be a bit different from the previous ones. Lately I’ve been getting asked, “How did you get into coaching?” So, I thought today I would share a little bit of my story, and how I realized I was not happy where I was! It all started at the end of 2012, when my friend, and mentor called me out in the middle of a holiday party of my peers. Great friend eh? Yes she is! And she's not the only one. After havin...
Jul 01, 2024•14 min•Ep. 412
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses podcast! Today I’m tackling a crucial aspect of success... being persistent without being a pain in the ass! Persistence is key to achieving your goals, but how do you do it without annoying everyone around you? Today, I cover actionable steps to make that call, send that email, text, or even mail a card—without crossing the line. You need to understand the Balance! The key is to be assertive but respectful. You need...
Jun 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 411
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! Today is a RARE occasion! I have a guest on this podcast and he is THE YOUNGEST GUEST of the few I've had. Listen today as he shares his story and why if HE can do it... you can too! DO WHAT? CHANGE YOUR MINDSET THAT IS! Yes, Jack went from a typical teenager going through the motions, complaining about life, being lazy. Then add in COVID. OK. He's not the only one, but then comes the war. YES. A. WAR! Ya see, Jack – re...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 407
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! Today we’re diving into a crucial topic for success in any area of life: Mental Toughness! Listen in as today I'll discuss: What is mental toughness? Why is it so important? How can you build it it? The quick definition is: Mental toughness is the ability to persevere through difficult circumstances. What does it mean to you? Building mental toughness is a journey. It requires consistent effort, but the rewards are immen...
Jun 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 410
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses Podcast! I'm your host, Sandi Ballard, The Badass Business Coach™, and today I'm hitting you with a bit of a wake-up call: say it with me: "Holy Shit... It's June!?" I've done this as a talk a few times over the years, and well, that title was always taken in one of two ways! Like the people at my talk, for some of you, this might be a moment of triumph, and for others, it might feel like a punch in the throat. Some of y...
Jun 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 409
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome to another episode of No More Excuses! In today's episode, I talk about something near and dear to my heart—a business tune-up. You heard me right. It's time to get your business leaner, stronger, and ready to kick some serious ass! We all know the importance of keeping our body's in shape, right? And every Summer, we get bombarded with get your body in “beach-body / bathing suit shape”, but what about our businesses? They need some love and attention too! So, to...
May 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 408
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome to another episode of "No More Excuses". Today, I want to dive into the whirlwind world of business ownership and how to manage the mania that comes with it. Running a business is NOT for the faint of heart. It's a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, twists and turns, and some days it can cause a bigger adrenaline rush than a friggn' skydiving expedition. Sometimes in a good way, and other times, not so much! And amidst the chaos, there's one thing we can't aff...
May 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 406
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses" podcast! Today, we're diving into Q2 and how to kick things into high gear to make this year your most successful yet. And yes, this is on the coattails of understanding how important a business plan is. If you have a plan, you probably – or SHOULD – have it in there to do progress checks! So… did you create yours? Or update an old one? Remember, you can download my free template from my website: www.badassbusiness.coa...
Apr 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 405
Happy MONDAY MOTIVATION and eclipse day! Welcome to another episode of the "No More Excuses," podcast! Get ready, as today's episode is all about the importance of having a solid business plan! I’ve had clients who totally REFUSED to do a business planand others who were totally into the process and SO EXCITED about the outcome! What about you? Have you completed [or at least started] your business plan? If you haven't, or you don't see the importance, let me tell you - and in today's episode I ...
Apr 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 404
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses," where we tackle obstacles head-on and embrace the power of transformation. Alright, Badasses, welcome to April 1st, the 2nd Quarter, and to me, the "REAL" start of Spring! So, I think today's the perfect time to talk Spring Cleaning. Just as we clean out our homes to allow for breathing room and new beginnings, we can apply the same principles to our personal and professional lives. Listen in because in today's episod...
Apr 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 403
HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of "No More Excuses," where we tackle challenges head-on and empower you to take charge of your success. As a DiSC® certified business coach, I’m really excited to dive into today’s topic, one that's critical for any business: hiring the right talent. Over the years, I’ve had clients who just seem to have a revolving door of staff. And, although I am NOT a recruiter or an HR expert, I work with business owners to identify what’s keeping peo...
Mar 25, 2024•13 min
HAPPY MONDAY [NOW THURSDAY] MOTIVATION! Welcome back to a special anniversary episode of "No More Excuses". I'm publishing Monday's podcast TODAY (aka Thursday), because it was EIGHT years ago today that I started this podcast! But before we dive into today's theme, let's take a moment to celebrate this milestone! Cheers to all of you! From wherever we were in 2016 to where we all are today... I'm grateful for, and appreciate each and every one of you who has joined me on this incredible journey...
Mar 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 401
