My new book, Confessions of a Boss Mom (which just hit #1 on Amazon for Motivational Self Help!) is what inspired this episode, and I think it’s something that’s important to talk about because it’s something that doesn’t impact just us, but also everyone else around us. This is a quick, fundamental episode touching on a key way I think we should approach life, that I think will make a difference in how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about others, how we raise our children, and how we enga...
Jul 13, 2017•13 min
As many of you know, I'm currently in the thralls of getting certified in an appreciative inquiry program through L.E.A.F and it's all about owning and leveraging your strengths, in life and business. It focuses on the idea that when we leverage our strengths together that they outweigh the weaknesses in our systems, personalities and what we put out into the world. Instead of measuring where we are weak, what if we started measuring where we are strong and focusing more of our attention there? ...
Jul 11, 2017•41 min
In this episode I'm breaking down a core element from my latest book, Confessions of a Boss Mom , which is all about knowing your circles of understanding to know how to leverage the connections and relationships in your life. Understanding this concept will literally change how you see the world and do life and business, so jump in, grab and pen and piece of paper to take notes, and don't forget to check out the new Confessions of a Boss Mom book for even more juicy goodness just like this....
Jul 07, 2017•17 min
Growing up and as a young adult, my dad was always telling me to "dress for the job you want." And honestly, I was always pretty resistant to it. But years later, I've come to believe that this phrase is one of the most important phrases to live by and embrace as entrepreneurs. In this episode I'm going to share why I changed my mind about this particular phrase, and how I think you can apply it to how you're living life and doing business.
Jun 30, 2017•18 min
Over the years I've learned that so many boss moms out there have issues surrounding money and how to grow a profitable business. That's why I'm beyond pumped about our guest today, the amazing Hilary Hendershoot, host of Profit Boss Radio, a weekly podcast for women and money. Hilary has an MBA, is a Certified Financial Planner, a TedX speaker and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NBC, ABC, FOX, DailyWorth, Forbes and Investopedia. She was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneu...
Jun 29, 2017•46 min
Are you someone that struggles to be disciplined in your business when it comes to following through on the things that will really move you forward? In this episode we are exploring how to apply the same principles for teaching your children discipline, to learning to be disciplined in your business.
Jun 26, 2017•41 min
Recently we unveiled the brand new Boss Mom Website , including a fabulous new resources page created to help you clarify which tools you need and when you need them, depending on where exactly you are in your business. As your business, products and services morph and grow, the tools you need will likely change too, but figuring out how they should change and in what order you should start and stop using tools can be tricky to figure out. In this episode I'm going to help you gain confidence in...
Jun 23, 2017•17 min
Facebook ads are something we all know we’ll need to use at some point in our business journey, but it can be really challenging to figure them out because we either don’t have someone showing us the way OR they just aren’t our jam. Well, if Facebook ads have ever had you crying on the bathroom floor, you’re going to love this episode because I’m joined by the lovely Becky Burgess, owner of Splash Owl Media, a social media marketing agency specializing in Facebook, and she’s providing tons of an...
Jun 22, 2017•48 min
For many of us Boss Moms, figuring out how to get work done while our kids are at home is a daily reality (and no easy feat!) In this episode NJ and I are discussing strategies and tips for actually being productive and getting things done while the kids are home for a sick day, a snow day, a summer, or all the time.
Jun 20, 2017•33 min
Raise your hand if you're one of those entrepreneurs who constantly has a barrage of ideas flowing through your brain at any given moment? I can totally relate, which is why I'm diving into the topic of how to handle having all those ideas without letting them clog up your brain and productivity.
Jun 16, 2017•21 min
For the first time ever I am welcoming a repeat guest onto the podcast because we were recently talking about something that I just knew you ladies needed to hear. In this episode I'm joined by the lovely Samantha Rodgers from Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty about strategies and tactics to literally save and create more time in your life. This one is relevant to anyone, and everyone, so be sure to tune in and share it far and wide!
Jun 15, 2017•41 min
So often there are things we will experience as Boss Moms that might trigger some guilt. Those times when you catch yourself enjoying your business more than your family....that'll do it! But we believe this subject is totally normal and shouldn't be taboo, so we're diving right in and opening up a conversation about what to do and how to deal with those times where you're more excited about your business than about your family.
Jun 13, 2017•42 min
One of the toughest things as an entrepreneur, especially one who is just starting out, is figuring out what the heck to create or offer. With a million awesome ideas swirling around in our heads, we want to do #allthethings. But it's super important to make sure you're building your business in the right order so you can grow most effectively. In this episode I'm going to walk you through the 3 main things you need to know before creating your programs, and the 3-phase process you need to move ...
Jun 09, 2017•23 min
In this episode I’m joined by Julie Ford, a certified coach, trainer and author of Creating Time & Energy, a workbook that supports “crazy busy” working parents so they can live more “intentionally full” lives and enjoy every stage before the kids leave the nest ready to live well. Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear Julie share her unique journey through Boss Mom life, how she learned to roll with the punches and make lemonade from lemons, and how she’s funneling her passions into help...
Jun 08, 2017•39 min
When it comes to talking to your spouse, significant other, accountant, team or anyone else about your business, finances and all the things that are working and not working, you might feel like crying and you might not want to do it. We are going to talk today about how to have the tough conversations (and not cry!) because it's an important skill to develop and takes both intention and practice.
Jun 06, 2017•47 min
In this episode I'm going to dive into four core concepts from a beloved children's book, The Pout Pout Fish, that can totally be applied to learning how to build and run successful businesses.
Jun 02, 2017•19 min
In this episode I'm joined by video and YouTube strategist Trena Little, whose passion is helping online business owners create a video content strategy that works for their business. Being a busy business owner herself, Trena understands the importance of making video simple and painless, but effective and lasting. I just love that she describes her Youtube videos as being her "sales team" and they do the heavy lifting for free (seriously, how cute is that?!) By the end of our chat together, yo...
Jun 01, 2017•37 min
We are nearly halfway through this year, so NJ and I thought it would be the perfect time to revisit the goals we set at the start of the year. Doing check-ins with yourself and your goals is a brilliant way to keep yourself on track, reign yourself back in if you've gotten off track, and it can help you see all the progress that has been made, even if you're still feeling like there's a long way to go still.
May 30, 2017•33 min
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to find yourself in a sales funnel without realizing it? It happens to us all the time. We grab on to that thing that sounded great and we wanted, and all of a sudden we find ourselves in a funnel! While sales funnels can sometimes feel scary, and have gotten a bad name at times, funnels are actually a beautiful thing when approached correctly. In this episode I'm joined by Dawn Marrs of Marrs Marketing and we are chatting all about how to navigate your way t...
May 26, 2017•32 min
To celebrate another year of making my way around the sun, I thought it would be fun to reflect on and share the 10 best pieces of advice I can think of that sum up how I live my life and why I think we've been able to create so much success with Boss Mom. So, here it is....all my juicy bits of wisdom, downloaded just for you!
May 25, 2017•45 min
In today's highly socialized culture, it can feel like system overload trying to figure out how, when and where to leverage the power of live social media for your business. But, we know we're supposed to do it....right? Well, in this episode NJ and I are sharing a little about how we approach "going live" in our businesses and a few practical bits of wisdom and strategy to help you figure out how to incorporate live broadcasting into your overall business plan with a little more ease....
May 23, 2017•34 min
For this Nurture Your Business segment I decided to bring in the lovely Monica Froese, Founder of Redefining Mom and Creator of Busy Moms Building and Pin Practical to chat all about Pinterest strategy! This is not an area of expertise for me personally, but Pinterest is totally a tool that can be invaluable to you and your business, so I wanted to bring in someone with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leveraging the platform effectively. In This Episode You'll Hear: How Monica got her sta...
May 18, 2017•19 min
In this episode I am chatting with Monica Froese all about the realities of being a working mom, the plethora of things that need to be changed in corporate company culture and how women can create better work arrangements for themselves and their families. Monica Froese is a mom, wife, author, and entrepreneur with an MBA degree in finance and a wildly popular blog, Redefining Mom, that she writes to empower working moms to find flexible work arrangements. She has traveled to the White House to...
May 18, 2017•43 min
In this episode we are having a little bit of fun diving in to answer the question, "What would you have done differently?" We're talking life, business and beyond as we let you in on the things we've learned over the years as boss moms and how we would have done things differently to produce different outcomes. Referenced in the Show: Dawn Marrs All Up in Your Lady Business Adoption Star Julie Stoian Alexa Bigwarfe Chandler Bolt Lisa Jo Baker Julie Ball, Sparkle Hustle Grow (Just FYI, some of t...
May 16, 2017•34 min
Full disclosure: you're about to hear from four women packed into one hotel room, chatting it up, laughing, and talking over each other into one mic. It is kind of epic - but also filled with some golden nuggets of goodness. Tune in to hear from Stacy Tuschl of She's Building Her Empire , Brandy Salazar from Balance is Possible , and Rachel Adams of Lost 2 Found in 90 Days . For additional show notes visit BossMom.com and don't forget to leave a rating and review to make sure others like you can...
May 13, 2017•13 min
Branding is kind of a big thing in the world of an entrepreneur and it's something you want to make sure to get right so that you are set apart and set up to successfully connect and communicate with the right people. But honestly? Branding can go so much further beyond business, which is something I'm chatting about with my lovely guest, Cathy Olson. Cathy has been beautifying brands and designing experiences of digital delight for over 17 years, including working with multi-million dollar bran...
May 11, 2017•50 min
Let's be honest - we all started businesses to make money, right? Sure, we have gifts and passions and hopefully a drive behind why we do what we do other than pure financial gain. But at the end of the day, our businesses wouldn't be businesses if there wasn't revenue being generated. The challenge is that actually getting to the point of generating revenue can be a really big challenge, especially when you're just starting out. We've been there, friends, which is why NJ and I are hopping into ...
May 09, 2017•33 min
Let's talk project management, baby! As business owners, managing projects is a huge part of running our businesses (and lives!) each day. Everything we do involves managing our time, whether we are actively aware of doing it or not. When we are proactive about managing our time and our projects, we can be so much more effective and keep ourselves on track. In this episode I'm going to break down how we here at Boss Mom approach project management and share several examples and bits of insights ...
May 05, 2017•22 min
Sometimes you come across those people in life who completely blow your mind....and Julie Stoian is one of those people. Julie is a full-time digital marketing consultant and tech coach, web designer and blogger, trainer and teacher, making her mark on the Internet with several blogs and websites. An award winning lifestyle blogger as well, she was chosen as Anderson Cooper's blogger of the day in 2012 and appeared on Anderson Live several times, as well as BBC World Have Your Say. She's been in...
May 04, 2017•48 min
Ok ladies, we have officially reached our 200th episode and wanted to have a little fun as we celebrate this milestone and thank you all for tuning in each week! In this episode NJ and I are getting a little silly with a game of "Never Have I Ever".....which you'll quickly see doesn't follow the rules at all. You're sure to hear things you've never heard before, and we tried to sprinkle in some really valuable little tidbits to hopefully encourage or speak to you wherever you're at (because you'...
May 02, 2017•46 min
