The Million Dollar Question with Kirsten Tyrrel. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Kirsten talks about being a serial entrepreneur, making multiple money streams and building a million dollar business. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Kristen's mom journey from babies, college, making money and podcasting. How Kristen and her husband make passive income. How to make money while doing exactly what you want to do. How raising your kids and creating an atmosph...
Jun 30, 2016•57 min
How to Work Through Business and Life Hiccups. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about a valuable lesson learned when life threw a curve ball, leveraging your brand and building loyalty. Plus, a goodie from our fun sponsor: Samjoco Celebrations. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How to leverage your brand. Promoting a team culture in your business and family. How to continue working when disaster hits. Building loyalty around your brand. Our Sponsor: Two mamas who ...
Jun 28, 2016•40 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode, Dana dedicates this show to Emily Potts in loving memory of how she loved others and nurtured her business with people being the center of her heart. Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode207520-20shinny20objects.mp3" title="Episode 78: Nurture Your Business: You MUST nurture more than just your business with Dana"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode ...
Jun 24, 2016•14 min
Being An Almost Mom, Business Partners, and Sustainable Systems with Emylee Williams. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Emily and Dana talk about what it means to be an "almost" mom, podcast and business partners, and sustainability in business. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Emylee's infertility story, her view of being an "almost" mom and the journey to adoption. How Emylee and her business partner, Abagail, started Think Creative Collective. Making a p...
Jun 22, 2016•54 min
The Ins and Outs of Working While You're Sick. In this episode, Dana and NJ share how to stay productive while being sick. Plus, a goodie from our fun sponsor: Hooray Mail. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Dana and NJ deal with being sick and continuing to work. Loving yourself enough to take a break. Allowing yourself to have space to move work around and not feel stressed about it. How the Boss Mom team likes to work ahead in business. Our Sponsor: Hooray Ma...
Jun 21, 2016•31 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode, Dana gives three action-based steps to becoming more decisive. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: You have to know what decisions to make. You have to pick the three top people you trust when making decisions. Give yourself a deadline to make the decision. Recommended links and resources: Translating your Goals into an Action Plan Webinar Trello Training Can I quote you on that? If you ca...
Jun 17, 2016•14 min
The Art of a Balanced Schedule with Marissa Lawton. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Marissa shares how to focus on your values, the importance of giving back to yourself and how motherhood helped her grow her business. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Marissa talk about her path to motherhood, through infertility and adoption. Her company, The Riss Lawton Company, after becoming a mother and wanting more than just being a traditional mother. How Marissa w...
Jun 16, 2016•53 min
The Joy and Struggle of Engaging with your Kids. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about branding. Tips, ideas and great ways to engage and love on your kids. Plus, a goodie from our fun sponsor, Hooray Mail. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How Dana and NJ share passions with their kids. The 80/20 rule with kids. Tools to handle mom guilt surrounding engagement. Dana and NJ share their favorite kids books. Great ways to entertain your kids. Dates and information a...
Jun 14, 2016•36 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode, Dana shares on how your calendar the best accountability partner, but there are things you can do to maximize its effectiveness. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: What happens when we don't use our calendar. How Dana uses multiple calendars to her advantage. Being honest with yourself in using your calendar. Giving yourself time and space to have a great accountability partner. Recommend...
Jun 10, 2016•26 min
Building Your Business and Family at Home with AmbitionAlly founder with Nathalie Lussier. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Nathalie talks about becoming a six-figure entrepreneur at a young age, a new mom and great business practices. In this episode you’ll hear: Nathalie became a passionate entrepreneur at age 12. Her home birth and motherhood. How she views pregnancy and running a business after becoming a mother. How she designed her tools based on her niche. Challenges Nathalie has ...
Jun 09, 2016•56 min
How to Live Your Brand in Real Life. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about branding. Your brand is not just colors or pictures, but it is about what you love and want to live out through your business. Plus, our fun sponsor, Hooray Mail. In this episode you’ll hear: How to live out your brand. Your brand is not just your color. Branding identity. Dana's photoshoot. Boss Mom Retreat Our Sponsor: Hooray Mail is subscription snail mail delivered twice per month for kids ages 2-6. In each brightly ...
Jun 07, 2016•33 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode Dana gives advice on knowing the one thing you have to do to be successful. She also delves into action steps to work intelligently on your business. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: The one thing that you have to do to be successful. Action steps to take initiative in your business. How Dana decides what to create. How to strategically reflect on the past and look to the future. Recomme...
Jun 03, 2016•22 min
Turning a Hobby into a Thriving Business with Stacy Tuschl. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Stacy shares insight into how she has turned her hobbies into businesses, tips and tricks on how she delegates her businesses, and she gives information on her new coaching venture. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Stacy started her first company at age 18, which is now a seven-figure business. She loves coaching other women to success in their businesses without g...
Jun 02, 2016•33 min
Preparing Your Business and Home for Summer. Dana and NJ share how they are preparing for summer. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about preparing for Summer, and they share how they are preparing for Summertime with their kids, in their homes and businesses. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How NJ handles having the kids home from school for the summer. NJ adjusts her blogging schedule with the change to summer. Downtime for Summertime and finding time to have fu...
May 31, 2016•39 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode Dana shares her quest for conquering the illusive About Me page. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: The About Me page is the beginning of the journey. How you speak to your readers. Crafting a mission statement. Directing your readers journey. Ways to create an About Me page that flourishes. Recommended links and resources: Pat Flynn Episode - SPI 210: How to Automate your Business to Save...
May 27, 2016•24 min
Creating freedom through structure with Gillian Perkins. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Gillian shares her Boss Mom story, how she let go of the clutter so she could focus on what really mattered and how she said goodbye to the things she didn't need... books, dishes, clothes, and junk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Gillian's Boss Mom story. Gillian started teaching piano lessons nine years ago, through her business Northwest School of Music. The stor...
May 26, 2016•55 min
The Transformers give a great background for learning to seize opportunities in the business world. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about how fate rarely calls upon us at a time of our choosing, and how hard work in your business pays off. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Opportunities are often come into your life when you are not expecting it. The hard work in business pays off. You need to find an area with a thriving community of the concepts you want to grow...
May 24, 2016•43 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode Dana gives a step by step process on how to create a great, buzzworthy challenge that will change peoples lives. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: What decisions do you need to make before you a challenge. Find a buzzworthy title. Duration. Is it going to have a launch or will it be evergreen? What tools are you going to make? What is the user experience going to look like? What do you wa...
May 20, 2016•33 min
Energy, Food Prep, and Feeding Your Kids with Missi Balison. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Missi shares her Boss Mom story, gives amazing food preparation tips, and how to make your life healthier through eating and exercise. Listen to the episode: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode206220-20Missi.mp3" title="Epsidoe 62: Healthy Living and Eating the Rainbow with Missi Balison"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Missi's jou...
May 19, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Networking and connecting with others makes a difference in your business, plus some encouragement for when you feel like you are in a business rut. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about New Kids on the Block, networking, giving in community and how it has a long shelf life, and how to move forward when you feel stuck. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Networking, connecting with others and how it makes a difference in your business. What to do when you go to a ne...
May 17, 2016•21 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode she talks about why she thinks the newsletter should die, what to do instead of writing a newsletter and she gives examples of how to follow through with her suggestions. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Traditional newsletters are a way of clumping everything together and sending it to your followers. Stop thinking your email list is one group of people. The people on your list is your ...
May 13, 2016•15 min
Building a Podcast as a Business with Jen Hatzung. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Jen shares how her podcast, She Percolates started, her Boss Mom journey and her bright future as a mom, podcaster and entrepreneur. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Jen shares her journey to being an entrepreneur and boss mom. Her infertility struggle, her getting pregnant and starting a podcast at the same time. Creating and running a podcast with a co-host, Danielle. How...
May 12, 2016•52 min
Facebook groups are a great place to build relationships and grow your business. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about how important Facebook groups are for your business and how to rock them. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: How to find good Facebook groups. Tips for searching for awesome Facebook groups. Etiquette in Facebook groups. How to engage well in Facebook groups. Why having your own Facebook group is a good thing. Recommended links and resources: Savvy...
May 10, 2016•38 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today’s podcast episode she talks about how to host a great Periscope event, some challenges in using this platform and how to build community. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: How to get started with Periscope: Create an enticing title. Can also use icons. Know what is that your tribe wants to know/hear. Make sure in your settings you choose to have it save on your phone. You can then take that and do something else with it. Start facing ...
May 06, 2016•29 min
How to Become a Writer Entrepreneur with Alexa Bigwarfe. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Alexa gives her diverse history and how she has found a niche in writing after experiencing a personal family loss. She also shares about her upcoming entrepreneurial summit. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Alexa shares her story of childhood, motherhood and her multiple careers. After going through a trial, Alexa started blogging as a way to advocate for a cause. Sh...
May 05, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Community is a powerful part of creating a lastingbusiness. In this episode Dana and NJ talk abouthow important they think community is, how to choose acommunity and where to find that great community to call home. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: May is Boss Mom month – stay tuned for awesome contentcelebrating you, the Boss Moms, who are building ourcommunity. Building an online community. Creating a community is something you have to work for. How to find your ...
May 03, 2016•45 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode she talks about the power you have as an entrepreneur to change your mind and how it will benefit you in a positive way. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: Dana shares three times when it is good to change your mind: When a new priority comes up, give yourself permission to change something. You really want to do something else… and it aligns with your goals. Overwhelm hits and you can pin...
Apr 29, 2016•19 min
Wake to Make with Lilah Higgins. Lilah breathes life into a movement called Wake to Make, which brings together head, heart and hands of every Maker. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, she shares her passion to see every person make something through her movement. She is passionate about the design work she does while loving on her two toddlers at home. In this episode you’ll hear: Lilah's Boss Mom journey, which includes her Wake to Make movement idea and visions for the future. Dana and ...
Apr 28, 2016•55 min
In this episode Dana and NJ talk about the importance of self-care and some great ways to invest in yourself and your business. A ffiliate links present Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you’ll hear: NJ and Dana talk about the importance of self-care. Things you should be doing for yourself. How as a mother, sometimes there can be feelings of guilt spending money on yourself. Ways Dana and NJ take care of themselves. NJ shares how she has thought outside of the box on vacation ...
Apr 26, 2016•41 min
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today’s podcast episode she talks about how to craft checklists that will propel you forward in your goals. In this episode you’ll hear: Dana gives a new definition for a checklist. The tangible things in goals are the tasks to completing the goals. Dana walks through creating an action plan to avoid overwhelm. Insight into understanding why tasks are not being completed, and how to move past that block. Recommended links and resources: Pat F...
Apr 22, 2016•19 min
