If you have been thinking of starting your business, launching something new in an existing business or completely pivoting your business into a new direction but struggle to take action for a while now, you might be getting into Analysis Paralysis mode. Being stuck in Analysis Paralysis mode is one of the greatest dangers for solopreneurs and a common obstacle to many people. When you are stuck in Paralysis Analysis mode, there are bigger costs than those you are avoiding whilst waiting for the...
Apr 03, 2023•24 min•Ep. 295
Being featured on a podcast is a great way to gain visibility and share your story and expertise. When done well, it’s also an opportunity for listeners who identify with your story, to want to take up your services. But with limited guest spots it can be a challenge to get featured. So how do you get become a podcast guest? You listen to Lou Hamilton! This week she talks about the best way to approach podcast hosts - and it’s not as simple as writing an email. Lou shares her professional tips a...
Mar 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 294
Women’s empowerment has been at the core of Tandem Nomads’ mission since it started. Entrepreneurship is indeed one of the most effective tools for women to live up to their full potential and create their own source of financial independence while aligning their business with their priorities in life. The countless women who came before us fought for the privileges we enjoy today, which is why it is our responsibility to live up to our full potential and continue to pave the way for the ones co...
Mar 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 293
When you work at what you love, it’s easy for burnout to creep up on you. It’s a bit like the ghost at Halloween. You know it’s there, but it’s not until you stare it in the face that it scares you. Entrepreneurs know how to look after themselves, but all too often they ignore the signs that tell them to rest, pull back, or delegate. Burnout then becomes very real and forces them to stop. So how do you prevent burnout from happening? This week, Restorative Movement Specialist, Johdi Woodford sha...
Feb 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 292
Most solopreneurs and small business owners define their yearly revenue goals just by guessing. That’s even if they actually block out time to think about it! They might have an idea about what they could or want to achieve, but without proper planning, they may as well burn their money and waste a lot of energy. To define your revenue goals, you need to know how to calculate them in a way that generates true profit and how to promote the offers to attract the right clients. You are leaving mone...
Jan 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 291
It’s a common mistake among new and not so new entrepreneurs! – starting your brand with a fancy logo. As an entrepreneur you need to know that it’s so much more than a fancy logo, website and business cards. And if you already have a business and a brand, never stop working on it! It is a continuous effort to make sure that your brand is helping develop the relationship you want with your ideal clients. But also, a strong and impactful brand inspects our personal experiences and goes much furth...
Jan 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 290
Before you even try to plan your goals and design an action plan that you’re able to commit to and achieve, you need to answer this question with great clarity: what do you truly want? There are more people than you think who can’t answer this question with certainty. Maybe that is you too? If so, that is ok, because you do not need to stay stuck there anymore. In this episode I will share with you simple tips to dive deeply into yourself to figure it out, and design clear goals that are aligned...
Jan 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 289
People tend to believe that they are either creative or they are not. In reality, we all use creativity every day. It’s a major part of every business solution and forms the basis of many a successful business. This week, Kristina Snyder opens up the concept of creativity to talk about the importance of nurturing your creativity in business for continuous growth. Creativity is all around us. It’s an impulse but it’s also like a muscle that can be nurtured. Kristina shares why it should be a prio...
Dec 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 288
People joke about the ‘7-year itch’ in romantic relationships and the alleged phase of restless angst, but what about a business relationship? As an entrepreneur we have a business relationship foremost with ourselves. We are the center of our business and therefore at the center of its highlights, challenges and transformations. We can’t separate the two and so when we reach a milestone, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our journey. I am a completely different person than 7 years ago, when I...
Dec 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 287
Tandem Nomads turned 7 on November 2022 and whilst I am the face of Tandem Nomads, no journey happens without people along the way. In challenging times, we notice the support that’s given to us because we need it more than we might sometimes acknowledge. Yet the wins and the celebrations are just as important, as is the everyday consistency of showing up and enabling me to do what I love. It just wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Tandem Nomads would not be where it is without all the people who h...
Dec 12, 2022•15 min•Ep. 287
In our most stressful moments, it’s easy to assume that we have no choices and maybe we just have to plough on until life gets easier. What if you shifted your perspective? What if you considered that in any circumstance you always have a choice, the power to choose your thoughts and feelings? In this episode, Cristina invites you to reflect on your thoughts and emotions and how they influence your business results. She explains why your capacity to take action is directly connected to the thoug...
Nov 28, 2022•38 min•Ep. 286
When a business is growing and clients are continuously coming through the door, it is an exciting place to be and to celebrate! However, that growth can also lead to overwhelm, stress and even burnout. In fact, this happens more often than you may think! Based on my experience working with my clients, talking to many of my peers and my own personal experience, I will share with you in this episode the different reasons why I believe this happens. I will also cover the 4 steps to avoid getting s...
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 285
If looking at your bank account fills you with dread and you’re not in love with your bank balance, this episode is for you. Worrying about money, feeling shame around business earnings, and experiencing debt anxiety is normal, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode Vangile Makwakwa talks about how to recognise when a money trauma exists, and the ways in which it influences our lives and our businesses. She shares her inspiring story of working through her own traumas, clearing a large debt ...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 284
With covid restrictions reduced and people being able to travel more, in-person networking opportunities are opening up again. Online networking is also still on the rise as the business world continues to shift how it operates globally. Regardless of whether you’re networking online or offline, you need to be able to describe what you do and who you are in an effective way. With only a few minutes to make that lasting impression, you want it to be a good one. How do you leave an impactful impre...
Oct 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 283
Have you ever considered pitching for an organisation to invest in your startup business? What about becoming an investor yourself as a way of making a portable revenue? Business investing may feel like unfamiliar territory, but it can be a golden key. By understanding the true potential of investing and the eco-system in which it sits, every entrepreneur has the power to expand their future opportunities and impact. This week, Dr. Julien Pham, founder of Third Culture Capital, a venture capital...
Sep 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 282
If you dream of turning your business idea into reality but the time is just not right for you to make it happen, you don’t have to forget about it or put it to one side. Whether you are transitioning from a corporate career or balancing your business dreams with spending time with your loved ones, you can start your entrepreneurial journey now and go at a pace that works for you. Don’t let your business idea gather dust. There are simple things you can do to keep it alive until you are ready to...
Sep 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 281
With so many business resources online, it’s reasonable to rely on the outside world to make decisions and navigate our entrepreneurial journey. However, in doing so, we run the risk of ignoring a more profound resource - our intuition. Using your intuition is good for making decisions, especially for making the right ones. In this episode Cath Brew talks about the importance of intuition, how to develop yours and why your business needs it. She explains the difference between emotions and intui...
Sep 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 280
When we talk about sales and marketing, we mostly talk about getting to know your customers and how you can best serve them. And that’s as it should be. But today, I want to challenge you to look at yourself and how your behavior as a consumer or buyer impacts how you attract clients to your business. You will be surprised how much you can learn when you reflect on how you show up as a customer and consumer. Your behavior as a consumer or buyer can have a major impact on how you show up, sell an...
Sep 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 279
When you’re building your business, it’s common to think that you need to follow what other people are doing. Yet in reality, while being able to learn from others, you need to figure out what works for you! Knowing yourself and working to your personal needs reduces any resistance you have and opens the way for more business. In this episode Brigitte van Tuijl talks about the importance of truly knowing who you are and how to align that with your marketing strategy. She goes on to explain how i...
Aug 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 278
Although this is the final episode of a series called ‘The Slow Challenge,’ what we will cover today is at the core of what a portable business allows you to do and why I am passionate about helping you grow a successful portable business. In fact, for too long, entrepreneurs have been taught that they need to work hard and sacrifice everything – including their wellbeing - to grow a successful business. This is simply not true. If you design your business with intention and implement the right ...
Aug 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 277
Believing in your success and establishing the right mindset can be the difference between a business that moves forward and one that gets stuck. Part of that success also relies on knowing when and what to delegate. This week, I am bringing to you a student of my online program, the Portable Business Accelerator™, Caroline Giffon whose journey and growth has been so great to watch. She shares how she grew her business and the reasons for her early success. She talks passionately about how she c...
Aug 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 276
Most solo entrepreneurs complain that creating content is time consuming and overwhelming. You get motivated to start one day, try to keep up with it, then stop, then pick up again, but eventually you end up giving up once and for all. This means you lose the opportunity to engage with your audience and nurture your relationships with your ideal clients! Your content is what will make your ideal clients know you, like you, trust you and see you as the go-to expert in your field. But the value yo...
Aug 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 275
As entrepreneurs we all have times of feeling stuck. There’s a challenge before you and you’re just not sure how to move through it to a solution. In those moments it’s easy for frustration to set in, but have you ever considered using Brain Gym? Brain Gym is an effective technique which helps you shift your mindset from obstacles and a brain fog to release, clarity and solutions. This week Florence Chabert d'Hieres, a licensed Brain Gym Practitioner, introduces the benefits of the tool and expl...
Aug 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 274
Being able to reach and build relationships with your potential clients is fundamental to your business success. However, when it comes to developing effective marketing strategies to make that happen, so many entrepreneurs end up stressed out and overwhelmed! Having a clear marketing strategy is simply about knowing where your ideal clients are spending time and how to enter into a relationship with them. This week I am breaking down the myths about marketing and sharing the essential steps you...
Jul 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 273
Mental health and mental wellbeing are just as important as your physical and business health. Despite this, many entrepreneurs still struggle with burnout. As Amanda Bates discusses this week, proactively watching what’s happening to your mental health is vital to avoid substantial disruption to your business. With examples from her own journey, she explains why managing your mental health can be the difference between an enjoyable, short, planned breaks and unexpected time off due to persisten...
Jul 18, 2022•38 min•Ep. 272
For many people selling can feel slimy, daunting or overwhelming. But it does not have to be this way… Selling is about helping people understand how they can solve their challenges or desires and find the right solutions for them All you have to do is to focus on letting them know about your solution, ask the right questions and giving them the information they need to make their own decision, the rest will happen on its own. In this episode I will share with you the simple ways you can make se...
Jul 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 271
You’re looking to grow your business audience and you want to try something new. Have you considered starting a podcast? Perhaps you already have one and want to use it to leverage your business? With so many podcasts out there these days, it can feel a little daunting. Who is going to listen to you? Do you really have anything to say? This week Kat Brendel explains how new podcasters and existing ones can break through the noise to get noticed. She shares the benefits of developing a testing mi...
Jul 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 270
Are you able to clearly describe your different revenue streams, the revenue you earn for each, and at which period of the year? And are you able to clearly define what marketing strategies are attracting your clients and which ones are not? If not, it’s high time for you to stop everything you are doing and dive into these numbers! Your business is providing you with precious information, you might not know it if you don’t track what’s happening in your business. As unsexy as it might sound, th...
Jun 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 269
As an entrepreneur growing your company and paying yourself a salary may feel like the greatest challenge there is. Yet with the right mindset and planning, all entrepreneurs can achieve a high turnover and high profit. So how do you make it happen? This week Anna Maria Moore takes you through some of the common financial mistakes entrepreneurs make. She highlights the importance of pricing services and products at the very beginning of your business in order to create your own salary. Anna also...
Jun 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 268
Do find yourself saying ‘yes’ to all sort of things in your business and your personal life because you’re afraid to miss an opportunity, or you want to keep everyone happy, or you just don’t quite know how to say ‘no’? And then you get overwhelmed, doing things that don’t bring you any joy! If you want to be able to slow down and take your business growth at your own pace, you’ve got to know when to say a big, bold YES with confidence and when to say ‘No’ without guilt and shame. To experience ...
Jun 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 267
