Thanks for joining us on the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom! On today’s show, we’re with Allyson Chavez, a prosperity transformation coach with a passion for teaching ambitious, women and men how to get out of their own way so they can easily and consistently hit their targets while feeling peace and joy as they go. There is a difference between challenges and struggles, Allyson says. Challenges lead to progress, while struggles stall that progress. Struggle ...
Jun 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 139
Welcome back to the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom! There are a lot of people in business who talk about mindset, many have even joined us on the show. They’re all great! But, there is a lot of noise on the internet. Today, we’re going to cut through it and break down how you can form your own affirmations to get your mindset where it needs to be. First things first: an affirmation is a statement you make to yourself every single morning that propels you, you...
Jun 09, 2022•11 min•Ep. 138
Thanks for tuning into the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom! Today, we’re sitting down with entrepreneurial power couple, Dr. Dallas Buchanan, and his wife, Michelle. While they didn’t start out their professional careers with entrepreneurship in mind, it was clear that the best path forward for Dr. Buchanan and his wife allowed them to make the rules and call their own shots. Michelle, who also has a background in nursing, threw Dallas a proverbial life-raft t...
Jun 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 137
Today on the Scale Your Small Business Podcast, we’re diving into something we all deal with but somehow always want to ignore: our messes. That big pile of everything sitting in the corner of your room that you walk by every day is certainly daunting, but Jill is going to break down how she tackles “Monica’s Closet.” First thing’s first: get rid of any trash. Coffee cups, wrappers, or even old paperwork that you know you don’t need to have on hand anymore. Get the easy stuff out of the way so y...
Jun 02, 2022•12 min•Ep. 136
This week on the Scale Your Smal Business Podcast with Jillian Flodstrom, Jillian is sitting down with Johanna Buchweitz. Johanna uses her time helping female entrepreneurs use theirs efficiently. She’s developing an app that helps women in business get immediate, actionable answers to some of the most pressing questions in entrepreneurship. Johanna sees a common thread running through the clients she works with, no matter their industry or where they are in their growth: mindset. Having the rig...
Jun 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 135
Today on the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with Jillian Flodstrom, Jill is breaking down vision boarding. Making a vision board can be fun, it can also be very inspiring for your business, and it can keep you laser-focused on your goals. Often, entrepreneurs don't allow themselves to dream and get bogged down in the day-to-day slog of it all. Let’s calm that chaos. First things first: a vision board can be whatever you want it to be. It can be the traditional, large poster style board, it co...
May 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 134
Today on the Scale Your Small Business Podcast, Jillian is sitting down with Christy Primmer, a world-renowned thought leader on self-care and financial empowerment for women. She spent two decades facilitating trauma counseling, and recently retired from The College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and Health Canada. Now she’s transitioned into the speaking and coaching industry. As a personal development author, Christy is obsessed with helping women create their epic life. Christy...
May 24, 2022•14 min•Ep. 133
Welcome back to the Scale Your Small Busines Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom! Today, we’re talking about delegation. Where to start, how to keep it going, and where you can actually end up making more money. Let’s dive in. The best way to start thinking about delegation is through a list. List out everything you have to do on that day. Once you’ve laid it out, simply pick your least favorite item on the list–bam, there’s your first delegated item. By delegating your least favorite task...
May 19, 2022•7 min•Ep. 132
Today, we’re talking with Jaime Diehl. She helps female entrepreneurs, professional service providers, and mompreneurs master the power of personal style to align their internal identity with the external identity. Through style development and coaching, those she works with feel more empowered, proud of their work, and confident to be visible, attract more clients and charge what they're worth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Be intentional about your vibes! Style impacts energy and mood–both yo...
May 17, 2022•22 min•Ep. 131
Today, we’re going to talk about automation - specifically as it pertains to Google Forms, a massively underrated and significantly useful tool that can help you get clear while growing your business. In this episode, you’ll learn: You can build a form like a quiz that you can grade. This is a great tool when you’re trying to move people in a certain direction based on their responses. You can create a custom header image and color scheme for your form to be consistent with your branding. Your f...
May 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 130
Our guest today is Claudine François, a Certified Professional Health & Weight Loss Coach who helps successful women lose weight, gain energy and feel fabulous in their bodies by eating food they love. By helping entrepreneurs find their zen, she helps launch them into success. In this episode, you’ll learn: A health coach is someone who holds you accountable for the things you want to achieve, helps develop strategies to get there, and builds a plan around your health. Sleep is the number o...
May 10, 2022•20 min•Ep. 129
Today, we’re going to quickly and concisely break down what exactly a small business is, its definitions, and types, and get some clarity on what type of shop you run. In this episode, you’ll learn: A small business by definition is any business that has no more than 1500 employees and less than $38.5 million in revenue. About 90% of small businesses have less than 20 employees Small businesses with that many employees make up 89% of all businesses in the nation There are four types of small bus...
May 05, 2022•8 min•Ep. 128
Our guest today is Christy Pennison, board-certified counselor and founder of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting in Alexandria, LA. She has coached and advised dozens of women, mental health professionals, and business owners from across the country to help them grow through the many challenges they face. She is highly recognized by other professionals in her field. As a result, she was awarded the 20 under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award. In this episode, you’ll learn: Don't quit before the m...
May 03, 2022•18 min•Ep. 127
In today’s episode, Jillian is going to give a window into a mistake that was made, how it was addressed, what was learned, and how she and her team came out better than before. In this episode, you’ll learn: Mistakes happen, and they can sneak up on you. The answer is checks and balances. The flowchart is the living breathing document for this process. To access the full video, show notes and resources from this episode, please visit https://scaleyoursmallbusiness.org/blog/ . If you have any co...
Apr 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 126
Today, we’re talking with Josie May, Business Coach and Strategist. Josie is cohost of the popular podcast The Money Mavens and has worked with over 200 international business owners supporting many to make 6 figures and multi 6 figures each year. In this episode, you’ll learn: To be successful in business, you've got to take action. Being brave is a muscle you can build. There are things you can do to get braver. First, make the commitment to confront what’s scary. Secondly, be accountable. To ...
Apr 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 125
Today, we’re talking about something that’s often overlooked, but still prevents many small business owners from taking the next step–it’s health care. Don’t worry! There are options that work for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: It’s important that you get a health insurance agent on your dream team. There are two types of health insurance: individual and group. When you’re looking for a plan, know that cheapest is not always the best. To access the full video, show notes and resources from ...
Apr 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 124
This week, we’re with Mia LaMotte, Brand Strategist and Transformation Coach. She helps womxn entrepreneurs and disruptive corporations find their brand voice with the help of her unique background in image consulting, leadership development, and transformation coaching. In this episode, you’ll learn: Your mindset has to be that you can be whatever you want to be and have what you want to have. We are walking, talking billboards for our businesses. You’ve got to surround yourself with people who...
Apr 19, 2022•16 min•Ep. 123
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into ways you can combat the wide array of distractions that come with working from home, or even in the office. Let’s take a look at some tips you can use today to manage your focus. In this episode, you’ll learn: Airplane mode is your friend! Before you know it, those 30 seconds it takes to reply to those texts have added up. If you have a movie, soundtrack, or something that puts you in “work mode” don’t be afraid to put it on in the background. But be mindful ...
Apr 14, 2022•10 min•Ep. 122
Our guest today is a digital marketer that helps businesses scale by teaching them strategies to create online marketing solutions that supplement and grow their businesses. Krista Greener is going to dive in with us on making that lifestyle change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Be consistent with your posting. Don’t be afraid to hire someone to put your ideas into writing! Monetize your blog! Especially in times like these, it’s important to have multiple streams of income. To access the full ...
Apr 12, 2022•17 min•Ep. 121
Today, we’re deep-diving into goal-setting—how to prepare to set your goals, breaking down those goals, and keeping up with the bar you set. Goal-setting is a process that can be broken down, so let’s get granular and make sure each quarter ends with a celebration. In this episode, you’ll learn: Look at your last quarter’s goals: what worked, what didn’t? Then, repeat the process for your annual goals. Create a list of goals that did fit into the previous year/quarter. Once you have your list of...
Apr 07, 2022•7 min•Ep. 120
Today we’re talking with Nicola Fernandes, who helps big-hearted leaders and achievers (whose life looks perfect on the outside) to drop the fear, disconnection, and need for external validation so they can live the lives they want. In this episode, you’ll learn: Self-love has everything to do with money. Money is just like any other relationship–it’s like a partner. Just because others around you live disconnected to themselves doesn’t mean you have to be. Find another emotion to tie to what th...
Apr 05, 2022•18 min•Ep. 119
Today, we’re going to dig into what an EIN is, how to apply for one, why it’s important, and everything in between. In this episode, you’ll learn: An EIN is also known as a business tax ID. Think of it as a social security number, but for your business. Applying online is easy, walks you through the process, and automatically gets you your EIN. Having an EIN allows you to separate your personal and business taxes and accounts. To access the full video, show notes and resources from this episode,...
Mar 31, 2022•9 min•Ep. 118
Today, we’re sitting down with Christina Howard, founder of Intently, keynote speaker, and IPEC-certified coach who helps corporate leaders find deep levels of fulfillment in their work. In this episode, you’ll learn: Leaders have to understand how to be empathetic towards themselves so they can hold space for their team. When you become more self-aware or self-accepting, you’re able to metabolize feedback much more effectively because you don’t get stuck in self-doubt. A team can only grow at t...
Mar 31, 2022•14 min•Ep. 117
Many small business owners mention how overwhelmed they are and the majority are simply just stressed out. Today, we’re breaking down how you can calm some of that chaos. In this episode, you’ll learn: Don’t bring your work home all the time. Give yourself time to unwind. If you've got too much on your plate, you've got to say no and you've got to delegate. Get big tasks out of the way first to avoid tasks piling up behind it. To access the full video, show notes and resources from this episode,...
Mar 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 116
Today, we’re sitting down with Stacy Phoenix, a high-level manifestation coach. She helps people create a mindset to get where they want to go—including making more money. In this episode, you’ll learn: Manifestation is more of a mindset. It’s about focusing on what’s going on within your heart and mind, so you can determine what’s in the way. Money is constantly flowing to you. You just have to be open to receiving and accepting it. We have to align ourselves with the amount of money that we de...
Mar 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 115
Today, we’re diving into calendar blocking. This is much, much more than a to-do list, folks. It’s a crucial part of your day that can seriously help calm the chaos. In this episode, you’ll learn: Calendar blocking is actually putting those tasks from your to-do list on your calendar. By doing this, you are carving out time inside your calendar to get each and everything done. If you find yourself running out of time, consider breaking down your tasks even further, down to 2-minutes. You’ll be s...
Mar 17, 2022•9 min•Ep. 114
Our guest today is the wonderful Rena Weme. She’s a leader, advocate, speaker, and author who empowers women to fully accept and love themselves through her Self-Worth Pillars approach, which focuses on creating mental, physical, financial, and spiritual harmony. In this episode, you’ll learn: Self confidence gets developed when you don't let yourself down, you keep going even through the valleys and the lows. Create the mindset that you’re committed to yourself. By doing that, you provide yours...
Mar 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, we’re running through some tips that will help you survive and thrive during tax season. Operating a business is hard enough, let’s make sure you’re prepared for taxes. In this episode, you’ll learn: Hiring a CPA is crucial. They are skilled in this exact sort of thing and can help you sort out liabilities and write-offs you may be missing. The more prepared you are, the better. Keep your business separate from your personal funds. To access the full video, show notes and resour...
Mar 17, 2022•10 min•Ep. 112
This week, we’re sitting down with Corine Lafont, host of the Between the Lines podcast, business owner, speaker, author, and outstanding PR consultant. She’s here today to share her thoughts and practices when it comes to all things public relations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Public relations and marketing are not the same things. PR is about building relationships and the image you’re putting out there. It’s all about the individual experience–there’s a reason why seemingly identical stor...
Mar 10, 2022•19 min•Ep. 111
Today, we’re running down a list of a few must-read business books that can help you get back on track, maximize your workday, and calm the chaos. In this episode, you’ll learn: You can take this information and make it work for you. Audio Books are just as effective as physical copies! If there’s a book that really resonates with you, get a physical copy and take notes! To access the full video, show notes and resources from this episode, please visit https://scaleyoursmallbusiness.org/blog/ . ...
Mar 10, 2022•10 min•Ep. 110
