Learn how to prepare, engage with prospects, and really deliver a service that generates referrals. Join the Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/portlandwomen/ For one-on-one support, book a discovery call: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Consultant & Coach www.melissabarker.com
Jan 26, 2021•13 min•Ep. 78
Start 2021 strong, get unstuck and stop feeling paralyzed in your business! Actionable insights and five ways to set yourself up for success. Looking for community? Join the Empowered Women Entrepreneurs: https://m.facebook.com/groups/portlandwomen
Jan 12, 2021•18 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, you will learn 8 business best practices and takeaways from 2020. Join the Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/portlandwomen/ Melissa Barker Business Consultant & Coach www.melissabarker.com
Dec 22, 2020•12 min•Ep. 76
Use this top 10 checklist to make sure that every email you send is professional clean and well received. For one-on-one support, book a discovery call: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Consultant & Coach www.melissabarker.com
Dec 15, 2020•13 min•Ep. 75
How much is too much? Will they still hire me? Questions I receive from clients. In this episode, you will learn about what to share and how to create marketing content. For one-on-one support, book a discovery call: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Consultant & Coach www.melissabarker.com
Oct 27, 2020•13 min•Ep. 74
Does creating a marketing content calendar overwhelm you? Do you find it difficult to stay consistent? Here are three simple questions to ask yourself to guide content creation. For one-on-one support, book a discovery call: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Oct 06, 2020•11 min•Ep. 73
Learn the top 10 reasons that you are not converting prospects into sales and 8 best practices for closing sales. And as mentioned, I’m offering a Services Audit for business owners: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Sep 22, 2020•14 min•Ep. 72
Do you struggle with how to keep customers? Learn what Upselling and Downselling mean and how to use these tactics to grow your business. And as mentioned, all women business owners are now welcome to join my group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/portlandwomen Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Sep 08, 2020•13 min•Ep. 71
Have you had it offers for collaboration with other businesses? In this episode, I share 5 tips for choosing businesses to collaborate with and ways to co-market. Learn about the Business Booster (only available until Sept 2, 2020) here: https://melissabarker.com/blog/f/limited-time-offer-business-booster Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Aug 25, 2020•11 min•Ep. 70
Are you struggling to turn off your brain at the end of the workday? Do you find it difficult to stop working, while working from home? In this episode, learn about the importance of business rituals and some ideas for opening and closing your workday. Do you struggle to prioritize your time? Learn how to identify essential vs non-essential business tasks and take control of your time. Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Aug 11, 2020•10 min•Ep. 69
Learn about for considerations for pricing your services or products as well as a five step strategy to set your prices. Positioning Matrix: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9UwmXjn4d/?igshid=zb8qg0d2cxys Want one-on-one help for your pricing? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Jul 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 68
Here are five things that you can do in your business to show up like a premium provider. In the next episode, we will go through a six step process to set your prices. Want one-on-one help for your pricing? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Jul 07, 2020•11 min•Ep. 67
Here are five questions to ask yourself to help develop your business rules. Rules are the key to freeing up your time and resources. Want one-on-one help for your business strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Jun 23, 2020•13 min•Ep. 66
Learn about the five things to examine and evaluate that can help you move forward and stop getting in your own way when it comes to executing on new business ideas. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help getting out of your comfort zone? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
May 26, 2020•10 min•Ep. 64
Do you struggle to prioritize your time? Learn how to identify essential vs non-essential business tasks and take control of your time. For help with outsourcing, read this blog: https://melissabarker.com/blog/f/outsourcing-why-what-and-how Want one-on-one help for your business strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
May 12, 2020•12 min•Ep. 63
Learn how to create powerful offerings and get buy-in before you launch, with market research. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your business strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Apr 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 62
This episode will provide a 8 step guide to pivot effectively. Check out the blog post for links mentioned in the podcast: https://melissabarker.com/blog/f/6-step-sales-strategy-use-launches-to-drive-consistent-sales?blogcategory=launching Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your business strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Apr 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 61
Trying to plan your online offerings? This episode will provide a guide for you on cash flow, creating safety, and moving business online. Check out the blog post for links mentioned in the podcast: https://melissabarker.com/blog/f/how-to-move-small-business-online-amidst-covid-19 Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your scaling strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session and save 15% before March 31, 2020: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Bus...
Mar 24, 2020•13 min•Ep. 60
Do you know how many clients you can actually serve every week? Learn how to identify your operational capacity and make strategic business decisions based on your capacity. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your scaling strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Mar 10, 2020•12 min•Ep. 59
Want to generate consistent sales? Launches may be the key. And no, they are not just for online courses! Learning a 6 step framework for building your next launch. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your Marketing Strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Feb 25, 2020•17 min•Ep. 58
Does selling make you cringe? You are not alone. Learn about the three myths of selling and eight tips to improve your selling technique. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your Marketing Strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com
Feb 11, 2020•15 min•Ep. 57
Learn how to handle angry clients, defuse the situation and preventative strategies to ensure positive client relationships.
Jan 07, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Learn a four step process for planning your marketing strategy every quarter, and every year. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your Marketing Strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Dec 31, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Determine whether or not a job or contract is valuable to you. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want support evaluating your opportunities? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Dec 17, 2019•9 min•Ep. 54
With 2019 coming to a close, everyone is bragging about their accomplishments. How can you avoid comparison? Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help navigating the comparison trap? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Dec 10, 2019•12 min•Ep. 53
Explore the importance of business boundaries and a five step process to set them. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one help for your Marketing Strategy? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Dec 03, 2019•15 min•Ep. 52
Get five tips for building a referral network that drives consistent referrals for your business. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want one-on-one support for building your referral base? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Nov 18, 2019•11 min•Ep. 51
A four step process for how to build a routine that nourishes you, not depletes you. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want support in building a routine for your business? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Nov 15, 2019•11 min•Ep. 50
8 tips for picking the right business coach. With everyone calling themselves a coach, how do you know who is the real deal? Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want a business coach of your own? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Nov 05, 2019•16 min•Ep. 49
Outsourcing can be scary - but part of scaling your business means getting help. Connect on Instagram: @MelissaSBarker Want advice on how to outsource in your own business? Book a 90-minute coaching session: https://melissabarker.com/business-coaching Melissa Barker Business Coach www.melissabarker.com...
Oct 29, 2019•12 min•Ep. 48