This is a fun Bonus episode that I just had to record that talks about my step-father and the things our family did when I was growing up that made me the Boss Mom I am today. I also talk about my dad's new sci-fi book, and how it's topic is so relevant for our current times, and as parents of the next generation. I personally think this little bonus episode is a fun, and also relevant episode for just about anyone. In this episode you’ll hear: How Dana's stepdad and mom have influenced her thin...
Nov 16, 2016•36 min
How to Minimize Holiday Stress as a Mom & Entrepreneur. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about the holidays, giving yourself realistic expectations for the busy time of the year and giving back to yourself and others. This episode is sponsored by Quiet Mind Collective. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: The stressful parts of the holidays. Family at the holidays. Prepping for the holidays. Setting realistic expectations as a small business owner. Working during...
Nov 15, 2016•45 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana gives five questions to help you reflect on your business before the rush of the holidays. This show is sponsored by Quiet Mind Collective. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Five questions to ask while reflecting on the past to move forward in the future. What made you super happy this past year? Plot out some of the big events in your life this past year. What has frustrated or made you not feel so good in th...
Nov 11, 2016•28 min
Taking Control of Your Spending Habits with Lauren Greutman. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Lauren talks about being a forever recovering spender and building money boundaries. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Lauren's Boss Mom journey. Value spending and budgeting. Using credit cards for spending. How to know your spending boundaries. Being an entrepreneur and spender. The recovering spender story. Recommended links and resources: The Recovering Spender...
Nov 10, 2016•30 min
How to Add More Diversity Into Your Life. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk through the topic of diversity in adding more diversity to your business and personal life. This episode is sponsored by Gracious Gift Wine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Diversity in who you talk to and how you connect. How going outside of your comfort zone can lead to what you will enjoy. What ways are you being intentional about exploring diversity? Diversity in income streams. Crea...
Nov 08, 2016•41 min
What Do I Need to Do to Start a Business? If you’re feeling all the excitement (and maybe a little bit of overwhelm) about starting your own business, you’re in the right place. In this post, I’m going to walk you through the key insights from one of my favorite episodes of the Boss Mom podcast. We’re talking all about what it really takes to start a business, grow it, and make it thrive—without losing your sanity in the process! So, grab your coffee (or wine, no judgment here), and let’s chat a...
Nov 04, 2016•34 min
The Amazing Power of a Miracle Morning with Hal Elrod. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Hal shares how he started his Miracle Morning practice and how it has revitalized his life and lives of thousands around the world. Sponsored by Gracious Gift Wine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Hal has influenced Dana's business. Hal's journey to writing The Miracle Morning. How performing The Miracle Morning has transformed lives and businesses around the world...
Nov 03, 2016•36 min
In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana and NJ talk about fear, overcoming it and what is better. This show is sponsored by Holl and Lane Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Why NJ's dad will never be on Facebook. NJ's Fear of Success and how she's dealing with it. Why we need to move beyond the words. How NJ operates her workflow when her kids are sick. Dana's mindset when someone asks for a refund. Dana's business fear. Motherhood fears. How to buil...
Nov 01, 2016•53 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana talks all about building courses and why course creation is so vital to business. This show is sponsored by T. Bosler Writing. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Dana's knowledge in building course work. Creating a free to paid journey. Dana's sales funnel broken down piece by piece. Creating a good opt-in. How Dana does course creation. Creating courses through Thinkific. Why you need to build courses. Show Sp...
Oct 28, 2016•36 min
Progressing Through Your Life & Career with Emily Kapit . In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Emily gives insight into her career coaching program, finding your passions and her Boss Mom journey. Sponsored by Quiet Mind Collective. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Emily created a career coaching program as a start to her boss mom journey. What she did to figure out her maternity leave as a small business owner. The biggest surprise Emily had after she...
Oct 27, 2016•51 min
When you want to do too many things. In this episode, Dana and NJ share their methods to dealing with #allthethings, and how they handle new business creation and suggestions on structuring your day and week. This show is sponsored by Holl and Lane Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Dana and NJ's suggestions when she has new business ideas. Make a Venn diagram to create a focus when you have too many ideas of the combination of the following three things: ...
Oct 25, 2016•55 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana tells how to leverage your work with me page on your website. This show is sponsored by T. Bosler Writing. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Why people go to your work with me page. Think about the main aspect as to why people make decisions. Building a bridge in decision making. Make a seen on page. Steps to making a work with me page: Showing they are in the right place by recognizing their frustrations. If ...
Oct 21, 2016•29 min
Letting Go of Your Past & Embracing Your Gift with Michelle Dempsey. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Michelle shares her passions in business and empowering women, and how she thrives in community. Sponsored by Throwing Pinecones Gathering. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Michelle's fast but fierce journey into business and motherhood. What act, receive, believe means in her business. How she's built her business into a thriving business. The importa...
Oct 20, 2016•49 min
What to share with your community (boundaries and responsibilities). In this episode, Dana and NJ give strategy and offer real life suggestions in interacting with community on Facebook. This show is sponsored by Holl and Lane Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Talking about issues in your community. Limiting boundaries in sharing within your communities. How to authentically grow your business in communities. Roles and responsibilities in sharing to your ...
Oct 18, 2016•58 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares secrets to finding your ideal client and growing your business through the application of these steps. This show is sponsored by T. Bosler Writing. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: What constant learning mode is. Implementing things into practice is scary. Learning mode can be really great! The opportunity cost to being in learning mode. What we need to use learning mode for. How to get out of learning...
Oct 14, 2016•30 min
Eating Clean and Cooking Dirty with Samantha Rodgers. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Samantha and Dana talk about eating healthy, establishing good food relationships and creating a good eating plan. Sponsored by Throwing Pinecones Gathering. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Samantha started out in design, and the journey that her passions have led her on. Samantha's experience in becoming a mom. How she found that keeping things minimal and took lit...
Oct 13, 2016•55 min
How to get What you Want in Life & Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ give the ins and outs of how to take action and get what you want out of life and business. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Ways to pitch yourself to get what you want. Creating a story that sets you apart. If you own a business, you have to sell. Handling rejection and finding the root of the fear. You have to program your...
Oct 11, 2016•40 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares secrets to finding your ideal client and growing your business through the application of these steps. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Assume positive intent when something doesn't go the way you planned! Stop being so hard on yourself. You have to create a visibility plan. Ideas for creating visibility in your niche. Knowing your ideal cl...
Oct 07, 2016•25 min
How to be the CEO of Your Own Business with Maggie Patterson. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Maggie shares her tips, tricks and best practices when starting a business and hiring a coach. Sponsored by Throwing Pinecones Gathering. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Maggie's boss mom journey complete with her starting her own business at 18! Her current business. The answer to the question of how to find a first client as an entrepreneur. The power of netwo...
Oct 06, 2016•44 min
How to Break Up With Clients That Don't Fit. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk through and role play breaking up with clients who are not the right fit for your business. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: What happens when you don't work with the right people. Ideas for gracefully breaking up with clients. How breaking up with the wrong clients can be liberating. You have to work with people you really...
Oct 04, 2016•49 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an ah-ha moment and what happens if you don't use "it". This show's out of this world sponsor is Starship Family Journey. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How you will lose "it" if you don't use "it". Daily practices you should take. Staying in tune with your strengths. Seizing ah-ha moments. When you charge in your business by expertise. Show Sponsor: Starship Family Journey Admiral Laura has launched...
Sep 30, 2016•17 min
Episode 119: The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families with Lindsay McCarthy. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast Lindsay and Dana talk about raising intentional children through the Miracle Morning. Sponsored by the out of this world Starship Family Journey Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Lindsay's boss mom journey. Writing a book with Hal Elrod and doing a collaboration. The Miracle Morning book. Incorporating your kids and engaging with them in tasks ...
Sep 29, 2016•41 min
Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about hiring team members to benefit yourself and your business. This show is sponsored by the out of this world Starship Family Journey. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How it's hard to find mom friends. Strategic movement towards making friends. Three steps to making friends in person. NJ's suggestions for making groups online. Finding a place where you belong and you can find ...
Sep 27, 2016•45 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an exciting information about selling through giving away aha moments. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Why are you doing what you are doing for your business? What you need to figure out and how it will affect your business. Chasing your passion in business. Action steps on forming a business or pivoting in a business. Referenced in the show: Boss Mom Episode 110: How to get Past Money Mind Blocks and...
Sep 23, 2016•17 min
Being Boss & Being a Boss Mom with Kathleen Shannon from Being Boss. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, . Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish! *This episode has explicit and non-kid friendly moments.* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Kathleen doesn't feel like she doesn't fit the traditional "mom entrepreneur" mold. Being sexy and being mom. Being Boss Podcast with her sister. Having two businesses and one kid, and how to juggle. Planning an annual ...
Sep 22, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about hiring team members to benefit yourself and your business. This show is sponsored by Legacy Creative Company. Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode2011220-20How20to20plan20for20baby20or20business.mp3" title="Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business with Dana & NJ"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: ...
Sep 20, 2016•41 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an exciting information about selling through giving away aha moments. Sponsored by the Boss Mom Retreat! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Giving away the right parts of your business. A lesson in letting potential clients learn. Strategy in selling for your business that works. The Show Sponsor: The Boss Mom Retreat is being held in San Diego, CA on January 27 and 28, 2017! We w...
Sep 16, 2016•19 min
Routines, Nannies, and letting go while still working hard with Melanie Duncan. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Melanie and Dana explore what it looks like to start a business and grow multi-million dollar companies. Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Melanie started her businesses before her baby was born. Making strategic choices while pregnant and preparing for the baby. Prioritizing a business with having babies...
Sep 15, 2016•1 hr 1 min
How to plan for baby or business #2. In this episode, Dana and NJ ponder the best practices and how to take the next step in having another baby or business. This show is sponsored by the awesome Lil' Labels - check out the discount now! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: The stages of life with business or family where adding an addition is possible. Calculating risk or taking a leap of faith. Second businesses. Following your passions, rather than money, into a bu...
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 5 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana applies the 20 mile march concept into business work and life. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How to move forward in your business to create success. How applicable the 20 Mile March video is to business. Consistency and balance to success. Referenced in the show: The 20 Mile March Art of Manliness Trello Training Boss Mom Facebook community Affiliate links present. Can I quote you on that? Create the consi...
Sep 09, 2016•15 min
