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210.  The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants08 Apr 202500:36:50

Are you ready to break free from corporate and build a business on your own terms? 

In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb sits down with Erin Halper, Founder and CEO of The Upside, to explore how real community—not just networking—can transform lives and careers.

Erin reveals how her own shift from corporate to consulting laid the groundwork for a global community that champions flexibility, purpose, and high-value business building. 

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll walk away with useful insights on community-building, authenticity, and escaping the scarcity mindset for good.

 

 [00:05- 09:33]  From Corporate Ladder to Consulting Freedom

  • Erin’s personal “life after corporate” story and leap into consulting.

  • A health crisis during pregnancy makes flexibility non-negotiable.

  • Erin spots a trend: women are quitting, unaware that consulting is an option.

  • The first version of The Upside—consultant matchmaking—and why she hated it. 

   

[09:34 -18:18]  Creating a True Community for Consultants  

  • The “aha” moment: Erin realizes consultants need better positioning—not just clients.

  • Erin’s lesson: “I am the brand”—why she stopped hiding behind the business.

  • Community vs. Network: why support, not transactions, is the core of The Upside.

  • Establishing values, structure, and strict no-selling boundaries. 

   

[18:19 - 26:00]   Mindset Shifts & Milestones  

  • How the community hit “flywheel” momentum through word-of-mouth.

  • Erin’s unique referral model—why a 1:1 with her is the best reward.

  • From heartbreak to maturity: Erin learns to let go when members leave.

  • How The Upside made her a more confident, people-first leader.

 

[27:14 - 36:31] Community, Not Competition

  • Deb and Erin dismantle the “competition myth” in coaching and consulting.

  • Erin’s high-integrity filter: only serving true business owners.

  • How generosity and transparency create unstoppable momentum.

  • Erin’s final advice: block out the noise and build from your values. 

 

Connect with Erin Halper

Website:  betheupside.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhalper/

 

 Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.

Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community

 

Other episodes you may enjoy; find them all at:

https://lifeaftercorporate.com/podcast/  or

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205. Common Trademark Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands

197.  How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES

194.  How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Becoming Seven-Figure Poor

19. Pivoting During a Pandemic and Leading With Your North Star, with Cate Luzio - Founder of Luminary

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"It's about creating a structure where people can help one another to help themselves, and that is really hard to do."...Erin Halper on the challenges of building a community

 “But it's why there's experts out there that charge for their time and charge for their expertise.”...Erin Halper on the Value of Community

 

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209.  From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary’s Unique Network01 Apr 202500:37:23

How do you transform a successful corporate career into a thriving business that builds communities and empowers individuals?

In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Debra Boulanger kickoffs off the Expert Community Builders series by interviewing  Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global membership platform and professional ecosystem. Cate shares how she transitioned from corporate finance into community building, scaled a membership business without investors, and built an inclusive ecosystem that bridges entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate sponsors. The conversation spans Cate’s initial inspirations, the challenges of pivoting in a pandemic, the strategic growth through strategic acquisitions, and the crucial role of inclusivity in building impactful communities. Cate’s insights reveal how vulnerability in business is a strength and how agile adaptability fuels success. 

This episode promises inspiring and practical insights for those eager to grow into successful leaders in the ever-changing digital landscape.

 

 [3:00 – 05:30]  The Meaning of Community & Luminary’s Mission

  • Shared access and intentional networking

  • Redefining community beyond daily engagement

  • Investing in relationships as a success strategy

  • Creating ecosystems of support for professional women

   

[05:45 – 08:40] Early Struggles in Scaling a New Membership Platform

  • Building brand awareness organically, without paid ads

  • Differentiating Luminary from coworking spaces or women’s clubs

  • Learning not to take business personally

  • Crowdsourcing member-driven programming topics  

   

[08:40 – 13:40]   Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions and Ecosystem Expansion

  • Acquired Declare, The Crew, and HeyMama to deepen value

  • Built a national partner network to scale physical presence

  • Stayed self-funded to maintain strategic freedom

  • Chose acquisitions that aligned with Luminary’s mission 

 

[20:10 – 25:00] Leading with Core Values & Navigating Category Challenges

  • Scaling while staying true to mission and values

  • Differentiating Luminary amidst industry disruption

  • Thought leadership on building sustainable community categories

  • Balancing personal leadership with team-wide vision 

 

Contact Cate:

 

Luminary:  https://www.weareluminary.com/home

Luminary is going on the road!!! Click here to find out where they are going https://www.weareluminary.com/luminarylive2025

 

 Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.

Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community

 

Other episodes you may enjoy; find them at:

https://lifeaftercorporate.com/podcast/  or

https://www.pod.link/1500631278

205. Common Trademark Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands

197.  How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES

194.  How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Becoming Seven-Figure Poor

19. Pivoting During a Pandemic and Leading With Your North Star, with Cate Luzio - Founder of Luminary

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"But the nice thing about it was I wasn't alone. You know? Everybody was going through some version of how it was impacting them...".... Cate Luzio on the role of community

"You will always, if you build community right, get something in return. But you've gotta give, and you and then you can also take."...Cate Luzio on community engagement

 

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200. Lessons from 200 Podcast Episodes Empowering Women Entrepreneurs29 Jan 202500:21:49

 

What if you could rewrite the rules of power, leadership, and legacy—on your terms?

In this special 200th episode, we’re not just celebrating a milestone.—we’re calling for a movement.

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about business. It’s the ultimate feminist power move. It’s your path to autonomy, freedom, and creating a legacy that actually matters. It’s also one heck of a personal development journey. Because nothing will test your mindset (or your patience) quite like stepping into your own power.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in perfectionism, second-guessing your pricing, or wondering if you’re really cut out for this… congratulations, you’re human. And you’re exactly where you need to be.

In this episode, Deb breaks down the real mindset traps that keep so many brilliant women playing small—plus how to finally own your worth, leverage your visibility like currency, and price your offers based on the transformational value you provide.

We’re also talking about the systems, processes, and, yes, even AI tools that will help you scale without burning out. Building a business shouldn’t feel like a corporate hustle culture in disguise.

This isn’t just about making money. It’s about rewriting the rules, reclaiming your power, and changing the game—one fearless, purpose-driven step at a time.

So, are you ready to join the movement and take your business (and your life) to the next level?

Hit play. Let’s do this. 🚀

 

 [00:05- 04:24] Building a Supportive Community  

  • The podcast was built on the manifesto that entrepreneurship is the new feminist movement

  • The Life After Corporate Community provides a supportive space for entrepreneurs to connect

  • The community offers weekly gatherings, resource sharing, and a safe space to ask for help

  • The community focuses on topics like leveraging LinkedIn for thought leadership and lead generation

   

[04:25 -12:05] The Importance of Systems and Processes  

  • Leveraging technology and AI can save time and improve efficiency

  • Documenting processes and methodologies is crucial for business continuity

  • Automating repetitive tasks frees up time for more strategic work

  • Analyzing and improving AI-generated content is important for maintaining quality

   

[12:06 - 16:44]  Visibility as Currency    

  • Consistent visibility across key channels is essential for entrepreneurial success

  • Being different and offering a unique perspective helps you stand out

  • Speaking on stages, delivering webinars, and leveraging SEO are important visibility strategies

  • Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Substack, and YouTube can increase your reach

 

[16:45 - 21:31] The Life After Corporate Manifestos  

  • Entrepreneurs are women who refuse to settle for the status quo

  • Entrepreneurs build businesses that reflect their values and visions

  • Together, entrepreneurs rise and lift each other up, shattering barriers

  • Entrepreneurship is the new feminist movement, changing the world one step at a time

 

🚀 Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.

👉🏼 Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success!

 

Connect withDeb Boulanger 

Website:  https://LifeAfterCorporate.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12656341/

Go to https://lifeaftercorporate.com/podcast for all episodes

169. Lisa Durante's Strategy for Mastering Your Content Marketing Plan!

153  A 3-Step Guide to Skyrocketing Your Income

137 Marketing, Management, and Metrics: The Keys to Consistent Success



Tweetable Quotes:

"Entrepreneurship is the new feminist movement. It's the ultimate choice for how women can earn their wealth, how we show up in the world, and that there is more than one way to make a six-figure salary."  …. Deb Boulanger on “the NEW Feminist Movement”

 "It's a safe container for you to not have it all together, to not show up all made up and expressing how smart you are, where it's safe to not know. It's safe to ask for help."...Deb Boulanger on the “Life After Corporate Community”

 

**TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**

 

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Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. Connect with me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12656341/  or on Instagram or our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com .  

 

110  How To Find Your Purpose13 Sep 202200:36:22

I feel like if I'm not fulfilling my purpose, I’d rather be dead”.  Those are the words of Deb’s very special guest, Nadine Joseph, Ph.D. 

In life, it is essential to have a purpose. A sense of purpose gives your life meaning and direction. Finding your purpose can mean different things to different people. For some, it can be as fundamental as taking care of their family and for others it may mean following their dreams and pursuing their passions. But fulfilling your purpose is not just about achieving a goal; it's about living a life that is meaningful and satisfying. It's about finding a way to contribute to the world around you and making a difference in the lives of others. Nadine Joseph, Ph.D. will share how she came to trust God and his purpose for her life. 

 [00:01 - 09:35] Opening Segment

  • Deb opens the episode with some questions on “finding your purpose”. 
  • Deb introduces Nadine Collins, Ph.D and her book “The Pursuit of Purpose” 
  • Dr. Collins tells us about the impact of her Grandmother’s influence.

 [09:36 - 14:30] When God Reveals your purpose 

  • It goes deeper than just receiving what you pray for  
  • Putting God’s will to the test   
  • How her faith got even stronger when a  bank turned her down for a loan,  

[14:31 -32:45] How Dr. Collins helps other women find their purpose

  • Making a deal with God
  • Being open to being redirected
  • She wasn’t looking to become business coach, but God had other plans
  • The “Miracle Question” 

[32:46 - 36:21] Closing Segment

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  • Final words
  • Join the FREE "Reliable Revenue Secrets" five-day event September 12-16, 2022 (1pm-1:45pm EST)
  • TheGreatDoover.com/secrets

 Connecting with Nadine Collins, Ph.D.,

Website: https://www.nadinecollins.com

Facebook:  Nadine A. Joseph-Collins | Facebook

Instagram: @drnadinecollins

LInkedIn:Dr. Nadine Collins | LinkedIn

For the hard copy of The Pursuit of Purpose:

https://bit.ly/the-pursuit-of-purpose

Tweetable Quotes:

“...And so most of these women have this desire for, I want greater meaning. I want to be able to add greater value. And to be honest with you, sometimes it's right in their face. They just don't see it.” - Dr. Nadine Collins, Ph.D.

“I didn't realize what was happening because most people don't. We tend to take things for granted while we're in the moment. And it's at a different point in our lives. And I think my life, the dots in my life have been connected for a really long time”.- Dr. Nadine Collins, Ph.D

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109 The Cashflow Catch-22 And How to Avoid it07 Sep 202200:24:03

Merriam-Webster defines “CATCH-22” as: a situation presenting two equally undesirable alternatives”.  You can't invest in your business because you don't have enough clients and you can't get more clients because you can't afford to invest in the support to help you. This is a vicious cycle that many new business leaders find themselves in. When you're in this position, it's easy to misunderstand what growth actually looks like.  So if you're feeling stuck, you're not alone. In this episode Deb goes deep into the “WHY”.  You’ll find yourself saying, “Yes, that’s me” more than once. Deb has some solid advice on how to go forward.

[00:01 – 11:51]  Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast!
  • Did you miss building a solid foundation for the business?
  • What are the different stages of a Catch-22?
  • Some strategies that may work for you.

[11:53 – 20:42]  Here are some success stories to think about

  • Is this really the right time for you to raise your fees?
  • Outsourcing: where do you start?
  • Deb’s list of questions to ask yourself
  • Make sure you have a clear sense of your profitability

 [20:43 - 24:00] Closing Segment

  • Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind
  • Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter
  • Final words
  • Join the FREE "Reliable Revenue Secrets" five-day event September 12-16, 2022 (1pm-1:45pm EST)
  • TheGreatDoover.com/secrets

Tweetable Quote:

"It's critical that you have a handle on your numbers so that you can prioritize your focus and what you're spending your time on as the CEO of this business that you desperately want to see succeed..” - Deb Boulanger

 

“You can't invest in your business because you don't have enough clients and you can't get more clients because you can't afford to invest in the support to help you.”  - Deb Boulanger

"I'm not talking about a low-end membership program or an online course in my world. Value comes from building up, not down. So, consider adding a high-end mastermind to your portfolio or an executive retreat where you can serve several clients at once for higher fees".  - Deb Boulanger

 

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

 

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108  Sex, Desire and Entrepreneurship23 Aug 202200:38:29

In this very unique episode, Deb talks to Maraya Brown. who will explain the connection between hormones, libido, confidence and entrepreneurship. Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN. and is also the founder of the Women’s Vibrancy Code Podcast, and the online space, Beyond The Red Tent, as well as the owner of a nutrition franchise since 2007. She decided to leave her Fortune 50 Corporate Career to serve women on an International level.

[16:55] **Note about Adaptogens**:  "Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall well being. You can take adaptogens by adding them to food or beverages or take them as tinctures. Adaptogens bring your body back to a steady balance by managing both physical and mental stressors." ...  Cleveland Clinic 

[00:01 – 16:23]  Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast!
  • Maraya gives the “Cliff Notes” on her journey to being an entrepreneur
  • Find out about the “empty cup” is and how to fill it up again  

[16:24 – 34:23]  We’re not looking for perfectionism

  • A checklist of self-care
  • Are you in a toxic relationship?
  • What if Desire was limitless? What do YOU desire?
  • The universe knows only one word… what is it?
  • How libido impacts our lives and career. 

 [34:24 - 38:24] Closing Segment

  • Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind
  • Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter
  • Final words
  • Join the FREE "Reliable Revenue Secrets" five-day event September 12-16, 2022 (1pm-1:45pm EST)
  • TheGreatDoover.com/event

Maraya Brown

Website:  https://www.marayabrown.com

Facebook:  Maraya Brown | Facebook

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_marayabrown_/

Podcast:  The Women's Vibrancy Code on Apple Podcasts

Tweetable Quote:

"I always see the picture of trying to get across the river and I'm a 5”1” powerhouse here. I'm not jumping across the river, but if you give me stepping stones, I can take one step at a time. - Maraya Brown

What I always say is the womb knows the heart listens and the voice speaks, and we have to allow some space to get quiet in our self care, to listen in and to receive that guidance.” - Maraya Brown

“People remember how we make them feel, not what we say”.... Maraya Brown

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107- Are you in a Marketing Rut?17 Aug 202200:18:51

If you're feeling like your marketing efforts have been less than successful lately, it's possible you've fallen into a marketing rut. This is a common problem for businesses of all sizes, but there are some simple ways to get back on track. In this episode, Deb defines what a marketing rut is and gives some practical advice on how to get that spark back. Tune in to learn more!

 [00:01 – 02:15]  Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast!
  • The importance of keeping your growth sustainable
  • How do you know if you’re in a marketing rut? 

[02:16 – 17:14]  When your marketing plan is no longer working

  • A brief disclaimer
  • The “rinse and repeat” marketing approach
  • Are you in a marketing groove or a marketing rut?
  • Deb does a behind the scenes look at her own analytics dashboard
  • Deb’s five tips on “getting your marketing groove back” 

 

[17:15 - 19:51] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

"As new people get to know you who are peers or collaborators in your market, your influence will grow through proxy. And you will find your referral system increasing. You'll find you're getting a steady stream of referrals that you weren't getting before.. - Deb Boulanger

“So stay current on the issues your clients care about most. Be sure to notice where they're showing up, what other content are they consuming? What platforms are they on? Where can you be engaged in the conversation?” - Deb Boulanger

"In many ways you are training your audience, how to consume your content. You are training them when to show up, how to show up and how to engage with you."- Deb Boulanger

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106 The Power of Communities with Virginie Glaenzer09 Aug 202200:33:13

In this episode, we're talking about the true meaning of “COMMUNITY” and how it can enhance your brand and your relationships with buyers.  We are joined by CEO and fractional entrepreneur, Virginie Glaenzer , who's an an avantgarde marketer and a visionary. She is an expert on establishing communities in our businesses and in society. Virginie also is a contributor on the Pass The Mic podcast and the CMO of Acorn Oak, a platform that redefines the meaning of “community."

 [00:01 - 04:51] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Virginie Glaenzer 
  • The story of why Virginie left her corporate paycheck behind and what she’s doing now.
  • How a couple of freelance consulting gigs became the catalyst for Acorn Oak. 

 [04:52 - 17:00] How Acorn Oak is on the cutting edge of different kind “corporate culture”

  • Virginie explains how the community at Acorn Oak came about organically. 
  • There’s a correlation between a jazz band and a well working community 
  •  Find out what a motorcycle company and a cosmetic company have in common

 [17:01 -31:23] How does a company get started establishing this new kind of community

  • Being on the cutting edge of a “new” kind of community 
  • What are the challenges that communities face today
  • Will companies be willing to accept customer input

 [31:24 - 33:027] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Virginie through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 Virginie Glaenzer

LInkedIn: linkedin.com/in/virginieglaenzer

Twitter:  @VirginieG

Acorn Oak:  acornoak.net 

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 Tweetable Quotes:

“We didn't wanna create a traditional marketing agency, but really a space where we individually could develop ourselves in the support of other people” - Virginie Glaenzer

“So we started gathering those small group around a question and we tackled so many different questions and that really helped us think deeper and expand our own comfort zone without taking too much risk”. - Virginie Glaenzer

105. Growth Strategies in a Challenging Economy10 Jul 202200:13:38

We are entering into a new season of economic challenges that many new entrepreneurs have never experienced before. You might be noticing that sales are slowing. And, you may be worried and wondering how you will weather the storm with your business. History has proven–both with the pandemic and past recessions–that success favors companies that adapt and remain nimble by addressing their clients most pressing needs. In this episode we explore three core premises to small business growth in challenging times.

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104. Easy Lead Generation Strategies for High Ticket Coaches & Consultants with Laura Meyer30 Jun 202200:26:32

Today we are speaking with serial entrepreneur, Laura Meyer.  Laura has scaled multiple six- and seven-figure online and offline companies over the last fifteen years.  She knows first-hand how hard it is to create a brand that stands out from the crowd, and she’ll be letting us in on her secrets in this episode. Tune in!

[00:01 – 04:06] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Laura Meyer
  • A hot minute in corporate and entrepreneurship she went
  • Laura shares her life background and what she currently does

 

[04:07 – 22:15] Easy Lead Generation Strategies for High Ticket Coaches & Consultants

  • A Steady Stream of Referrals
  • Develop Partnership by Establishing Credibility
  • How to Develop Credibility in the Marketplace: Do this in the right order
    • Find the right community
    • Keep track of your connections
    • Be consistent
  • How to use social media and our expert platform to create relationship

 

[22:16 - 26:14] Closing Segment

Connect with Laura through LinkedIn, Referral Code, and Advance Expert Network.

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Developing reciprocal collaborations is one of the best ways to establish.” – Laura Meyer

“Happy customers that take place within a community and are promoting you turn into referrals.” – Laura Meyer

103. How to Get a Bikini Business Model23 Jun 202200:14:31

Your ideal bikini business model is not like other businesses. In this episode, Deb shares her tips on how to launch a successful bikini business. It is easy and difficult to have a bikini business. A bikini business takes time to develop, and you need to work at it every day in order to create opportunities for your prospective buyers to have a conversation with you and get a sense of your expertise. Tune in to learn more!

 

[00:01 – 06:53] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast!
  • Are you fresh out of corporate and looking to launch a coaching or consulting business that replaces your 6-Figure income? Join me on July 14 and 15 on a two-day event, two hours a day in The Fresh Out of Corporate 6-Figure Roadmap for new coaches and consultants. Stand out in a crowded market of other coaches and consultants and deliver a unique value to your ideal client.

 

[06:54 – 13:00] How to Get a Bikini Business Model

  • A Lean Marketing Strategy
  • A bikini marketing is less flash and more substance
  • You have to work for it every day
  • Have sex appeal in your market
  • Simple, elegant, and sexy

 

[13:01 - 14:31] Closing Segment

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"A bikini business takes time to develop. You need to work at it every day." - Deb Boulanger

“It's the level of effort that you put into your bikini business model that makes it so sweet and sexy and in demand.” - Deb Boulanger

“In a bikini consulting business, you are the advisor, not the doer, you are paid for your expertise and your knowledge, not your sweat. ” - Deb Boulanger

 

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102. Are you on Brand? The Recipe for Creating a Standout Brand with Laura Beauparlant16 Jun 202200:32:58

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, we are speaking with Laura Beauparlant. Laura is an award-winning speaker, author and branding expert on a mission to help as many entrepreneurs as she can to turn their ‘magic’ into authentic and memorable brands.

 

[00:01 – 10:03] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Laura Beauparlant
  • Laura shares the journey she experienced to open her three different businesses
  • Your first launch is not necessarily where you end up as an entrepreneur

 

[10:04 – 28:05] Are you on Brand? The Recipe for Creating a Standout Brand

  • Branding is like baking!
  • The ingredients and pulling together a powerful brand
  • Brands as they Grow: Does your brand need an evolution or revolution?
  • The Importance of Vulnerability in Branding
    • Branding Through Storytelling, How to Curate Your Vulnerability
    • Don’t worry, you can still have a private life!

 

[28:06 - 32:44] Closing Segment

  • Grab your own copy of Brand Chemistry!
  • Final words from Laura
  • Connect with Laura through the links below

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You’re the secret ingredient.” – Laura Beauparlant

“If you're really excited about what you're doing, and you have a unique way, the way that you talk about it, then people are going to start to pay more attention.” – Laura Beauparlant

“You need to have more of you than you think.” – Laura Beauparlant

 

Connect with Laura through labcreative.ca

 

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101. Faith Over Fear with Kimberly Spencer09 Jun 202200:34:41
Entrepreneurship will kick up all your "stuff" – the mental limitations and belief systems that have been conditioned in you over time. In this episode, we are talking with the a-mazing Kimberly Spencer, mindset master and queen of manifestion. You will get practical insights and strategies for how to make the right decision and shift your perspective from where you don't want to be to where you want to go. That is, the switch from fear to faith. What about your decisions? Were they right or wrong? What did you learn from them that you gained? Perspective, insight, growth? Stay tuned and find out more!  

[00:01 - 04:27] Opening Segment

  • Get to know my guest, Kimberly Spencer
  • Kimberly, The Queen Bee

 

[04:28 - 10:01] How to Shift Your Vision from Fear to Faith to Create the Life You Want

  • When wanting to get to a destination, we need to shift our vision from fear to faith.
  • One exercise that helps clients figure out what they want is by asking them the hardest question: "What do you want?"

 

[10:01 - 15:28] How to Make the Right Decision

  • Be present and trust your intuition
  • Be open and curious about what you're doing, and put yourself at a cost in order to make the best decisions.
  • Note: If you are afraid of making the wrong decision, you will delay making a decision.

 

[15:29 - 20:11] The Power of Decision Making

  • The best way to make a decision is to eliminate the belief that there is a wrong decision.
  • To make a decision, you must kill or cut down any other possibilities.
  • If you are unavailable for anything less than profit and prosperity, that is a decision you make.

 

[20:12 - 28:04] The Power of Consciously Not Making a Decision

  • Read: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
  • When you fear making the wrong decision, you also delay the decision
  • Claim power over the decision by consciously deciding not to make a decision
  • Entrepreneurs Fall Victim to Ego Hit, Fear of Reaching Success
  • Achieve success by taking risks and being courageous

 

[28:05 - 33:10] How to Change Your Language to Change Your Perception of Entrepreneurial Life

  • The fear of failure is a major obstacle to entrepreneurship.
  • Entrepreneurs need to change the language they use to describe their business and their goals.
  • Somatic breath work and physical exercise can help entrepreneurs process emotions and make decisions.

 

[33:11 - 34:45] Closing Segment

Listen to The Princess and the Bee Podcast

Connect with Kimberly by going to Crown Yourself

 

 

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Tweetable Quotes

 

"To get to a destination, we need visions, systems, structures, and a little bit of faith too." - Kimberly Spencer

 

"The only wrong decision is not to make a decision." - Kimberly Spencer

 

199.  How to Blend Intuition and Strategy to Build a Scalable Business21 Jan 202500:48:14

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the Messy Middle?? Tired of the grind of traditional business strategies? 

In this episode of "Life After Corporate," host Deb Boulanger invites Kim Woods and Christa Grasso to uncover how the "New Era" of entrepreneurship is rewriting the rulebook. Kim highlights the transformative shift in energies post-2020, showcasing the power of intuition and soul-led choices in business. Christa complements this with actionable strategies for scaling and aligning with purpose. 

Whether you're navigating the messy middle or charting bold new paths, this episode will leave you questioning: Are you ready to embrace a business that truly aligns with who you are and the future you envision?

 

 [00:05- 15:39]  Understanding The New Era of Entrepreneurship  

  • Recognize the shift from traditional methods to intuitive, soul-led business strategies.

  • Learn why leaning into intuition can lead to better business outcomes.

  • Address how the messy middle can become less chaotic with a new mindset.

  • Understand the importance of recognizing your own rhythms and cycles for business success.

   

[15:40 -28:12] Strategy and Planning: The Key Facets  

  • Breaking down the essential facets: Strategy, Planning, Systems, Team, and Insight.

  • Discover how different stages of entrepreneurship require different focuses and struggles.

  • Importance of having an actionable plan and strategy aligned with your vision.

  • Dive into the concept of structured flow - balancing structure and flexibility in business.

   

[28:13 - 38:42]  Hiring and Team Building for Strategic Execution   

  • How to align hiring practices with your energy and business needs.

  • The significance of systems and processes in scaling a business.

  • Learn about different types of roles that enhance business productivity.

  • Real-life examples of systematizing tasks and efficient delegation.

 

[38:43 - 47:55] Measuring Success and Practicing Resilience  

  • Importance of both qualitative and quantitative metrics in business.

  • Learn how to measure reliance on heroics and the overall fulfillment.

  • Strategies for dealing with growth complexity and maintaining simplicity.

  • Aligning actions with intuitive hits to avoid business fog.

 

Connect with Guests

CrIsta Grasso

Website:  strategicopsinstitute.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/strategicopsinstitute

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/strategicopsinstitute

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrategicOpsInstitute

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ops-institute/

 

Podcast:  lean Out Your Business Podcast

Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-out-your-business-podcast/id1551252558

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5Mm9h61XERTRyOTiEiOOZL?si=68d88f4bb8264c71

 

Kim Woods

 Website: https://www.kimwoods.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimewoods/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kimwoodschannel

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KIMWOODSCHANNEL

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kimwoodschannel/

 

The Quiz: Star Map to Success - Know Your Life Quiz | Kim Woods

 

Podcast:  Your Star Path to Success

Apple:  Your Star Path to Success Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Spotify: Your Star Path to Success | Podcast on Spotify



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196. Human Design Strategies for Aligned Business Growth w/ Candy Barone

193. Top 7 SEO Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them

188.  How to Succeed as a Business Owner in 2025



Tweetable Quotes:

“The minute we hit July, the second half of the year, we are going to be, like, on a G-force luge. Things are gonna be moving so fast. Innovation, solutions, ideas, creations, connections, everything is going to start coming in."... Kim Woods on Getting ready for the 2nd half of the year

“Don't aim for perfection. Just aim for progress and get going, but make sure you're measuring to know what's working so you can let go of the things that aren't as quick as possible and clear the way for the things that are.”... Crista Grasso on maximizing productivity 

 

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100. 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business02 Jun 202200:29:18

In this 100th episode of Life After Corporate, I will share with you the top 10 lessons that I learned in my ten-year business journey. I emphasize the importance of choice and lifestyle balance, as well as the need to stick with a business model for at least two to three years in order to create demand. What is the importance of creating a warm network of supporters from your former corporate life, as well as learning how to create demand for your services? Learn more in this very practical episode.

 

[00:01 - 02:45] Opening Segment

  • Life After Corporate podcast celebrates its 100th episode

 

[02:46 - 24:12] 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

  • Lesson number 1: You have a right to choose when and where you work
  • Lesson number 2: You won't get it right from the start
  • Lesson number 3: Get help as soon as you can
  • Lesson number 4: Test your ideas before you invest in them
  • Lesson number 5: Why listening is your most important skill
  • Lesson number 6: You need to be comfortable and natural about making and selling offers
  • Lesson number 7: Trust your gut more than your head
  • Lesson number 8: Embrace the hustle
  • Lesson number 9: Build a legacy
  • Lesson number 10: Be courageous and have faith

 

[24:13 - 29:16] Closing Segment

  • Surround yourself with a powerful community
  • Where are you in your entrepreneur journey? Know where you are strongly positioned for success and more by visiting: Launch Lab Business Assessment

 

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Resources Mentioned

 

Tweetable Quotes

 

"There's no guarantee if you build it, they will come. This is a journey of constant discovery and reinvention." - Deb Boulanger

"When you first get started, you'll either be full of naive, unbridled enthusiasm, or you'll be questioning your every move or chasing the next credential until you feel fully certified and fully able to put out your professional credential in your new profession." - Deb Boulanger

99. Judy Weber, The Faith-Based Entrepreneur19 May 202200:31:38

Judy Weber is an entrepreneur and business strategist who has worked in corporations for many years. She has now made the transition to entrepreneurship, and she talks about the role of faith in her journey. She explains that, in order to be successful as an entrepreneur, you need faith - a deep belief in yourself and in what you're doing. She credits her faith in Christ with helping her overcome any struggles she may have had when starting out, and she encourages other entrepreneurs to do the same.  

[00:00 - 06:14] Opening Segment

  • Leaving five years in corporate to start a business
  • The Biggest Challenges for Faith-based Entrepreneurs
  • Faith-based entrepreneurs are not used to being in a position of vulnerability

 

[06:15 - 17:32] The Faith-Based Entrepreneur

  • Judy talks about her journey to motherhood, medical malpractice defense attorney, and businesswoman
  • Faith is important in business, and any successful businessperson has faith in something.
  • It can be difficult to overcome strife and release faith, but it is worth it in the end.
  • It is important to be selective when choosing clients for a mastermind because the quality of results is higher for those who are chosen.
  • Borrow faith from God in order to be successful.
  • You, too, can be bold, be brave, and release fear and insecurity and doubt about your future by embracing faith that you're here for a

 

[17:33 - 30:05] Intentional Success

  • You need to have a marketing and sales strategy in order to be successful.
  • Get a mindset coach
  • The Power of Thoughts and Intentions

 

[30:06 - 31:19] Closing Segment

Connect with Judy at judyweber.co

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

 

"Faith is like this deep knowing and believing before you see evidence of it." - Judy Weber

 

 

98. The Quick Win Vs. The Long Game11 May 202200:17:59

Are you in this for the long game? The road to success is a long one. And despite some early "quick wins" in your business, you will need to build a sales, marketing, and operational foundation to reach high six- or seven-figures.  In this episode, Deb share how to take the time to build out your business infrastructure and to focus on strategies and processes that will help you achieve long-term success. She also recommends joining her Reliable Revenue Secrets training which will teach you how to achieve predictable six-figure revenue growth in your business. Deb shares the unvarnished truth on what it takes to be a successful CEO, and how being a CEO is different from being a freelancer. 

[00:01 - 05:14] Opening Segment

  • How to Achieve Long-Term Success in Your Business
  • It takes time and effort to build a successful business
  • Success means behaving like a business owner and having a strategy and plans to back up your strategy

 

[05:15 - 11:25] The Quick Win Vs. The Long Game

  • Increase your revenue
  • The Predictable Growth Framework is a system for creating predictable and sustainable growth in a business
  • Measure success and convert leads into customers
  • Build a referral network

 

[11:25 - 16:34] Closing Segment

  • There is no one size fits all approach to achieving success
  • Have faith in yourself and your ability to grow your business
  • Set boundaries and agree on a timeline for when you will no longer invest in your business

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Tweetable Quotes

"There are no magic bullets, and those who profess to have found the secret formula have first invested a ton of trial and error before they landed that approach that works for them. - Deb Boulanger

 

97. Increase Your Impact Through Exceptional Group Programs with Megan Huber29 Apr 202200:35:53
In this episode, we're talking about how to simplify your business to generate more revenue and have more free time by building leverage into your business with group programs.  Today, we are joined by Megan Huber, who's an expert in helping coaches consultants and other experts deliver their expertise to provide exceptional group program experiences for their clients. Megan also hosts the Built to Last podcast and the Tribe of Legends Facebook group.

 

[00:01 - 11:09] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Megan Huber 
  • Life after being a teacher in her 20s: The story of how Megan left her career in the classroom and into entrepreneurship
  • A loss of identity and the journey to securing a coaching certification

 

[11:10 - 21:47] A Unique Pathway to Coaching

  • Megan didn’t want to just be coached, she wanted to see what was happening behind the scenes
  • Similarities in teaching high school students and adults 
  •  The Secret to Teaching Adults

 

[21:48 - 32:11] Increase Your Impact Through Exceptional Group Programs

  • The Most Optimal Way to Provide the Best Outcome of the Program 
  • How to Create a Culture of Community that Helps People overcome Their Insecurities
  • Megan’s in-person retreats and how the participants become a team themselves

 

[32:12 - 34:27] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Megan through the links below 
  • Implementation alarm challenge 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Connect with Megan through the Built to Last podcast and https://meganjohnsonhuber.com/

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Everything about who you are and all the experiences that you've had come into play with what you're doing right now.” – Megan Huber

“You always want to be thinking, how can I help the clients in the group become a team themselves? ” – Megan Huber

96. The Path to Financial Freedom with Tricia Taitt19 Apr 202200:32:15

Joining us today is the President and Chief Financial Officer of FinCore, Tricia Taitt. Tricia has a strong track record of managing and improving the financial operations of growth-oriented, small to mid-sized companies in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.  She is adept at helping senior leaders decode the numbers so that they can better understand their business and make strategic decisions more confidently.

Aside from managing her business, Tricia also does speaking engagements and teaches workshops on Small Business Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Sustainability for Non-Profits, both domestically and abroad.

She will be sharing a bit about her entrepreneurial journey over the last 10 years since leaving Wall Street to help small business owners become savvier with their finances.  Let’s go!

 

[00:01 - 04:28] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Tricia Taitt
  • Available in September: Tricia Taitt’s book, Dancing with Numbers
    • The book for every woman and everyone who think numbers aren’t for them to have a healthier and better relationship with their numbers through education

 

[04:29 - 18:07] The Path to Financial Freedom

  • Financial Therapy and Financial Therapy Association
  • Going back to the past and looking at your childhood
  • Leveraging entrepreneurship as an opportunity
  • How Tricia transitioned from being a dancer on Broadway to an entrepreneur

 

[18:08 - 29:17] Entrepreneurship Can be Uncomfortable

  • Tricia’s biggest lessons as an entrepreneur
    • Find small communities
    • Bring your whole self to the business
    • Learn and understand sales
  • How to Get Comfortable with Sales
  • Tricia talks about hiring and The Big Leap
  • Entrepreneurial Tips and Tricks for Women Entrepreneurs

 

[29:18 - 32:15] Closing Segment 

Connect with Tricia via Instagram and LinkedIn.  Learn more about how to grow a financially healthy business, feel confident in your CEO shoes, and choreograph the life you want by visiting ArtofMoneyMatters.com and Fincorestrong.com. 

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Entrepreneurship introduces you to a pathway and an opportunity to start to unravel some of the destructive mindsets and go to a place where you're happier and more engaged.” - Tricia Taitt

“Entrepreneurship always forces you into places of discomfort” - Tricia Taitt

“In order to hire I have to become trusting. I have to become more of a CEO who is not necessarily in the weeds of doing but orchestrating. I have to become a choreographer.” - Tricia Taitt

 

95. The 3-Step Easy Lead Generating Formula12 Apr 202200:17:01

Have you ever woken up or stayed awake at 3 AM because you had a persistent thought that you can’t let go of and you can’t get back to sleep?  I have and I’ve got a formula to share with you to make your life after corporate dreams come true. Let's dive into this very special episode of Life After Corporate that just may be the most important advice and the best use of your time that you'll receive all year. Check this episode out!

 

[00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • Check out Episode 220 of The Podcasting Business School to discover where you're at in the podcasting success timeline
  • I introduce how I came up with the 3-2-1 Formula of My Life  

 

[03:34 - 09:33] Demand Generation Formula 

  • Get Three Speaking Engagements per Month

 

[09:34 - 12:33] Two High Converting Lead Magnets

 

 

[12:34 - 14:28] One Piece of Compelling Content

  • It can be anything as long as you rinse and repeat it 
  • Generating command is in your control

 

[14:29 - 17:01] Closing Segment 

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“You need to have a message that stands out and can be heard above the noise. And you need to work that message, make it compelling, be insightful, and give your people a reason to want more.” - Deb Boulanger

“Having three to four different topics related to your value proposition also gets you an invite to come back to the same groups over and over again.” - Deb Boulanger

“It is okay to speak for free and not get paid.” - Deb Boulanger

94. Women, Boobs and Capital - How Annette Azan Launched Nuudii System and revolutionized the bra industry07 Apr 202200:28:31
How do you launch a product that revolutionizes an entire industry category?  And how, as a female founder do you get other women and men back your mission by investing in your vision?  In today’s episode, join me and my amazing guest who is revolutionizing the bra industry by giving women a choice of flexibility and comfort with a natural shape.

Today we are speaking with Annette Azan.  Annette is a 25-year fashion industry veteran and wellness visionary. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she has worked with fashion risk-takers including Diane Benson, Norma Karmali, and Donna Karan, launching, developing, and driving sales for brands such as Urban Zen, Diane B., and Episode. She is also the creator and CEO of Nuudii, a proud women-founded, women-led business with the mission of creating products that make lives easier, wardrobe choices broader while offering everyone a chance to reconnect with their bodies, fostering both emotional and physical wellbeing. 

 

[00:01 - 05:26] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Annette Azan
  •  A background in business, not design
    • How Annette, from a family of entrepreneurs, became a professional fashion designer turned business owner
    • How innocence has helped her to her success

 

[05:27 - 12:42] Women, Boobs and Capital

  • Comfort and the New Age of Feminism
  • How Annette got investors at the beginning of the Nuudii system
  • Kickstarter Campaign versus Wefunder Campaign

 

[12:43 - 22:37] Women Investors in the Men-Filled Investing Community

  • Why Women Investors are Not as Active as Men
  • Conversations on money, investing, and value
  • Annette’s Moment of Doubt and Frustration while Building her Business
  • The Number One Lesson for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs

 

[22:38 - 28:31] Closing Segment 

  • Annette shares her vision for Nuudii and shares a bit about their new and upcoming product

 

Connect with Annette through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Get your own Nuudii by visiting their website. USE THE CODE: DebLifeAfterCorp for 15% off your first purchase.

Become an investor in Nuudii on WeFunder.

Join the Kickstarter campaign and get perks for purchasing the NEW Nuudii backless!

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Breasts are the last part of our body, we've been able to reclaim these women.” – Annette Azan

“Women are not just looking at our product from a standpoint of is this a good investment? Women think about the product as something for themselves.” – Annette Azan

“Asking is never easy. But you learn to push through the discomfort because that's how you're gonna get investment.” – Annette Azan

 

93. Do You Really Need a Niche?29 Mar 202200:15:49

Every expert in marketing and business development and product development will tell you that you need to niche down in your market in order to be able to scale up and grow a successful business. But will narrow niching help or hurt your business?  

Check this episode out!

 

[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • The marketing strategy of your business may not be the problem!

 

[04:04 - 12:35] Do You Really Need to Niche?

  • Build a steady foundation for your business
    • Be specific with the type of coach you need
    • Take an in-depth look at your marketing, products, and sales
  • How to Find and Choose Your Niche
    • I share my experience as a business generalist
    • Get to know the different types of niche
  • Client demands and how they influenced my business

 

[12:36 - 15:49] Closing Segment 

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“There's a danger when you start thinking that you have a sales problem, a marketing problem, or a pricing issue because maybe it's your product offerings and your value proposition that simply aren't clear enough.” - Deb Boulanger

“If there's no foundation to your business, it doesn't matter how great a speaker you are.” - Deb Boulanger

“If you're confused about how to choose your niche and develop your offerings, the first place to start is by listening to what people in your market need.” - Deb Boulanger

 

92. Does Your Brand Reflect Your Mission and Values with Lorraine Schuchart22 Mar 202200:38:38
What does your brand communicate about your value and your values? Today, we're unpacking how to prosper from your purpose through effective branding.

In this episode, we are joined by Lorraine Schuchart.  Lorraine is a disruptive brand strategist, an award-winning writer, and a national speaker. She has an agency called Prosper for Purpose where she helps changemakers build brands that impact the world. And the bottom line, the company holds the prestigious B Corp certification, which means that her brand is behind a purpose. She meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.  

 

[00:01 - 07:04] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Lorraine Schuchart 
  • How Lorraine and I met 
  • Lorraine’s life after corporate journey and how she created her own company

 

[07:05 - 17:37] Does Your Brand Reflect Your Mission and Values

  • The Connection of Profit and Purpose
    • How Lorraine’s business stands out among other branding businesses
    • Passion versus Purpose
  • More than One Purpose
    • Your Brand Purpose
    • Lorraine tackles how branding evolves

 

[17:38 - 32:07] The Average Female Entrepreneur’s Branding

  • The Impact and the How of your business’ purpose
  • The Dos and Don’ts as You Establish Your New Business’ Branding
  • When You Should Start a Second Business
  • Why creating your branding is not through hiring a designer

 

[32:08 - 38:38] Closing Segment 

  • What you own is your brand positioning, get to know why!
  • The Importance of a Website

 

Connect with Lorraine through lorraine@prosperforpurpose.com, Instagram.  Check out their website Prosper for Purpose and listen to The Prosper Project podcast!  

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“There's nothing wrong with wanting to make money or even make a lot of money. But the purpose of business has to be more than profit, it has to be to create some kind of impact that is bigger than you.” – Lorraine Schuchart

“When you don't have the passion for something and you don't have the skills, you're not going to be as successful.” – Lorraine Schuchart

“If you are clear on your purpose, you're going to be heading in the right direction.” – Lorraine Schuchart

 

91. Insider Secrets on How to Become an In-Demand Speaker with Shannon Huffman Polson16 Mar 202200:33:08
How do you become a great speaker that makes people want to hear from you more and more each time?  Today we are speaking with Shannon Huffman Polson, author of The Grit Factor, Founder The Grit Institute, one of the first-ever women pilots of the Apache helicopter and someone who I am pleased to call a dear friend, she is an incredible leader, a mentor, someone who I've met in the Elevate Network.    

[00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Shannon Huffman Polson
  • Shannon shares the winding road of her career 
  • The beginning of Shannon’s author journey: North of Hope
  • Blending business, writing, operations, and more 

 

[04:45 - 14:52] Lessons from the Military

  • Leadership Lessons from the Military in the Corporate World
  • The Grit Triad
  • Why Shannon choose to focus on women leaders
  • Shannon shares a story on how to captivate your audience

 

[14:53 - 23:00] Insider Secrets on How to Become an In-Demand Speaker

  • Why Marketing is Never About You
  • How Shannon became an in-demand speaker
  • Structuring Your Keynotes
  • How to Price Yourself as a Keynote Speaker 

 

[23:01 - 30:06] Paths to Purpose

  • Shannon talks about her business model and ecosystem
  • Shannon’s Learning Journeys
  • Building Assets in all Aspects on a Multiple 7-Figure Business

 

[30:07 - 33:08] Closing Segment 

 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Grit is this element of our character that we have innately. We can discover it if we've lost it, and we can build it if we've let it get a little bit soft.” – Shannon Huffman Polson

“It’s not about you. It's about you relaying a message and providing value to the audience or to the client.” – Shannon Huffman Polson

“You've got to be constantly learning, be willing to risk, see that feedback, integrate that feedback continually iterating I think is really important ” – Shannon Huffman Polson

198.  Top 3 AI Strategies Small Business Owners Need to Know for 202514 Jan 202500:28:43

Ever wondered how a former daredevil with 10 concussions transformed into a tech-savvy business innovator? 

 This episode showcases Susan Frew, who shares her journey from overcoming brain injuries to becoming an AI implementation expert. As a speaker, author of "Compete on Awesome," and custom GPT creator, Frew demonstrates how artificial intelligence can revolutionize business operations without sacrificing human connection. She breaks down practical applications of AI, from handling customer service inquiries to streamlining email management, while emphasizing the importance of using technology to enhance rather than replace human capabilities. Her approach combines personal resilience with technological advancement, proving that AI can free professionals to focus on their genius zones. Through her own experiences and successes, Frew challenges business owners to embrace AI tools strategically, starting with simple applications and gradually expanding their technological footprint.

 Will you join the AI revolution, or risk being left behind in the rapidly evolving business landscape?

 

 [15:50- 18:19] Strategic Business Operations 

  • - AI enables focus on core genius zones

  • - Identifying low-value tasks for delegation

  • - Importance of tracking unenjoyable tasks

  • - Emphasis on freeing time for revenue-producing activities

   

[18:20 -23:32]  Brain Health and Business Enhancement  

  • - Benefits of biofeedback and brain recalibration

  • - Personal transformation through health technology

  • - Impact on business perspective and attitude

  • - Connection between mental health and business success

   

[23:33 - 25:55]  AI Integration Strategy    

  • - Emphasis on starting with small applications

  • - Integration with mobile devices

  • - Utilizing AI for everyday tasks

  • - Progressive approach to AI adoption

 

[25:56 - 28:24] AI Resources and Applications  

  • - AI as an intelligent digital assistant

  • - Solutions for various business needs

  • - Integration with different platforms

  • - Content creation and distribution strategies

 

Connect with Susan Frew

Website: https://www.susanfrewspeaks.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfrewspeaks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanfrewspeaks/

 

Susan's Custom GPT: "Compete on Awesome CFO" for financial planning

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-hzVcuEtvk-compete-on-awesome-cfo

 

Other Platforms:                                                                                                                                      There’s An AI For That  https://TheresAnAIforThat.com

 

Susan’s Book:  Compete on Awesome, Not on Price with AI:

https://www.amazon.com/Compete on Awesome, Not on Price with AI: P&L Council Special Edition: Frew, Susan: 9798303527249: Amazon.com: Books

 

The treatment that Susan went through for her TBIs

Cereset-  https://cereset.com

 

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169. Lisa Durante's Strategy for Mastering Your Content Marketing Plan!

153  A 3-Step Guide to Skyrocketing Your Income

137 Marketing, Management, and Metrics: The Keys to Consistent Success

 

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90. Are You Underinvesting in Your Business?01 Mar 202200:19:06

Are you waiting to feel ready to invest on your business? Let’s change that mindset and start thinking differently about your business investments; the right time is now. We know investing is scary, and it makes you afraid that you will run out of money. But without making the right investments, you'll struggle to grow. In this week’s episode, I’ll provide you with relevant tactics to make the right investment in your business, reduce money stress and maximize your revenues.

Let’s tap into avoiding underinvesting in your business!

[00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment

  • An overview of underinvesting 
    • How to avoid underinvesting in your business
    • How to find the path to faster grow a maximum profits
    • I encourage you to join me on our 5-day event: Reliable Revenue Secrets and create reliable, predictable, 6 figure revenue growth in your business

[03:34 - 14:40] Are you underinvesting in your business?

  • What some symptoms of underinvesting in your business are
    • Building your business around the free training
    • Being afraid of turning down offers
    • Discounting your services or adding on lower price offerings 
  • Feeling exhausted and confused because you don’t hit the revenue number you expected
  • How making the right investments in your business can help you multiply your profits
    • Think about where you’re investing your time
    • Stop struggling with keeping up with the demand of client delivery
  • The importance of assessing what’s working and what’s not
    • Refresh your vision of where you want to be
    • Evaluate what needs to be changed
  • Underinvesting in support
    • Have someone you can trust: a mastermind partner, a coach, etc.
    • A person that helps you create the right strategy and the tactical plan
  • Investing and building a team
    • Build your business must faster and with so much less stress
    • Have more freedom to focus on what you do best
    • Scale and deliver the impact you want to make

[14:41 - 19:05] Closing Segment 

  • Being present in front of your ideal client and audience
  • Join us for the 5-day Reliable Revenue Secrets event and walk away with a 6-figure growth plan. For coaches and consultants who are already earning 6-figures (or who want to be). Details are in the Life After Corporate Facebook Group.
  • Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind 
  • Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter
  • Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Anything that is causing you stress or anxiety is not working. You could be experiencing stress and anxiety because you´re not working in the areas of your business that will drive the biggest results for you.” - Deb Boulanger

“Think long-term on your investments, don’t think short-term. Short-term thinking makes you have short-term results.” - Deb Boulanger

“A fixed mindset results in a fixed income.” - Deb Boulanger

“You cannot make a large-scale impact on the world on a tiny budget. You need to invest on your business before you feel ready for.” - Deb Boulanger

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89. Sales Strategies That Won't Make You Cringe22 Feb 202200:16:22
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today we're exploring why even the thought of selling might make you cringe, and how you're leaving valuable opportunities on the table because of how you're showing up in a sales conversation. Ready? Check this episode out!   [00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment
  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Sales is the lifeblood of your business
  • What happens when you focus more on your mission over your value
  [03:34 - 13:35] Sales Strategies That Won't Make You Cringe
  • Make an offer and pitch your services
  • The First Mistake You Make in a One-to-One Conversation with a Client
  • Why you can’t be fully present in a sales pitch conversation and how to get around it
  • The Two Levels of Sales 
  • Questions to Ask in A Discovery Conversation 
  • This is just conversation.
  • How to pitch to an offer-resistant person
  • The conversation is not about you, but all about them
  • Piercing the Veil of Illusion

 

[13:36 - 16:22] Closing Segment 

  • Start the conversation and begin making authentic conversations when you speak! 
    • Join me for our signature program, Standout Webinars, and learn the most important skills of learning to engage people with innovative ideas and invite them to take the next step with you and have a conversation about what it would be like to work together.
  • Join our Facebook Group and get more hands on coaching with Deb on how to grow your business.
  • Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Everyone you meet comes into a conversation with the expectation of being sold to.” - Deb Boulanger

“It's not about pitching your services. It's not about convincing people why you're qualified to help them. It's all about helping them get out of their own way. So they can make a clear decision.” - Deb Boulanger

“You need to earn the right to have that conversation based on your unique point of view on their challenges and how you think about innovative solutions to their most pressing problems.” - Deb Boulanger



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88. New LinkedIn Engagement Strategies with Beth Granger15 Feb 202200:31:47
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, my guest and I share what has changed recently on LinkedIn and how you can use some of these new tools to engage with your audience with compelling content. Today we are speaking with social sales, social media, and LinkedIn trainer, consultant, and speaker, Beth Granger. 

 

[00:01 - 04:11] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Beth Granger
  • What’s new with LinkedIn?
    • The trick is “Don’t tell.”

 

[04:12 - 11:02] But First, Get that Compelling Content Out

  • Who’s viewing your LinkedIn profile?
  • How to efficiently manage your connections and create a better network
  • The Year of Relationship Marketing
  • Turn your LinkedIn Creator Mode On
  • Write your first LinkedIn Newsletter
    • 100% Delivery Rate Guaranteed
    • Balancing email marketing and using a newsletter

 

[11:03 - 29:48] New LinkedIn Engagement Strategies

  • Leverage Your Connections with LinkedIn Subscribers through Newsletters
  • Connecting with people requires discipline, focus, and time
  • Engage with the content of others
  • Why traditional content marketing is not working anymore, here’s the new approach
  • Influencers and LinkedIn Audio Events
  • You can take part in conversations without hosting
  • Create your stellar social media content
  • The biggest return on effort on LinkedIn is sharing original content
    • Beth’s posting algorithm
  • Beth takes us deeper into the concept of social selling

 

[29:49 - 31:47] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Beth through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your very first LinkedIn newsletter is the most important.” – Beth Granger

“The way you behave on LinkedIn is the way you'd behave if you're meeting someone in person.” – Beth Granger

“Any content that you create, whatever form it's in, there are ways to repurpose it, chop it up, do things with it beyond that initial, first instance.” – Beth Granger

 

Connect with Beth through beth@bethgranger.com and LinkedIn.  Or visit her website.   

 

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87. Secrets of Great Copywriting with Julie Cabezas08 Feb 202200:31:00
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, we're talking about great copy. How much do you have to communicate with your audiences?  What is it that makes copy engaging? What is the most effective way to have that conversation with your ideal clients, and what makes for a really great copy?

Today we are speaking with the founder of Copy Crimes, Julie Cabezas. 

 

[00:01 - 06:05] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Julie Cabezas 
  • The Story of Julie’s Life After Corporate
    • The Big Ideas Person
    • From engineering to marketing: Julie’s journey to copywriting
  • How Copy Crimes started

 

[06:06 - 29:01] Secrets of Great Copywriting

  • Content is king, content is exploded on the marketing scene.
  • Why copywriting is simply selling on paper
    • Make sure your copywriter knows how to sell 
    • What do people desire? 
    • Three Major Parts of the Brain 
    • The Biggest Step People Miss
    • Make that connection.
  • Build trust, show your vulnerability
    • Playful, connected way of discovery
    • How to convey inside stories through casual conversation and storytelling in social media
    • Julie talks about where trust is built from 
  • Copywriting is not always selling something
    • A Brand Promise
    • Home Online
    • Engaging in a two-way conversation with your audience
  • Can you overeducate your audience?
    • The mechanism of change is not really knowledge
    • No substitute for hiring an expert
    • Knowledge versus Transformational Experience
  • Julie talks about her business
    • A business that sells time 
    • The Biggest Shift
    • Employees get paid for their time entrepreneurs get paid for the value they bring to the marketplace
    • The sales process is about the changing of paradigms
    • Bringing value beyond “Julie, write my blog.”
  • Julie’s Clients are Unconscious Competent
    • Teasing apart your genius and how a client transforms through engagement
  • Learn How to Sell Your Offers

 

[29:02 - 31:00] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Julie through the links below 
  • Implementation alarm challenge 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Copywriting is simply selling on paper.” – Julie Cabezas

“Trust is built from consistency and credibility.” – Julie Cabezas

“The foundation of all great copy is a brand promise.” – Julie Cabezas

Connect with Julie through https://copycrimes.com/ 

 

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86. The 100K Audit02 Feb 202200:17:25
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! 

What if you could find an additional $100,000 of revenue in your business this year that you don't even see? What I found is many coaches and consultants have blinders on when it comes to opportunity. And today, I'm sharing with you three ways you can add 100k of top-line revenue growth to your business this year.  Let’s go find $100,000 for your business today! 

 

[00:01 - 02:46] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Grab a spot and learn with me! Click the links below to register:
  • How to make your business have a predictable outcome
  • Plan out your path to that extra $100k.  Download my pricing calculator

 

[02:47 - 14:39] The 100K Audit 

  •  Increase Your Revenue in Three Ways
    • Increase your prices
    • Add new products or a new revenue stream
    • Dial-in your sales and marketing
  • Let’s talk about pricing!
    • How much should I increase my prices?
    • Clients and ratios
  • Launch something new!
    • How to Increase the Value of Each Client
    • A Value Ladder: The Problem Solution to Problem Approach to Product Development
  • What to do when your sales process isn’t working
    • Don’t pitch too much! 
    • Focus on the value of transformation that your client wants to achieve
    • The sales framework that works for you
    • You need to be seen and heard to be discovered
    • Be consistent with your messaging and outreach
  • Business is Built on Trust 
  • Why mastering what’s already working important

 

[14:40 - 17:25] Closing Segment 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“It's not rocket science, but it does take a bit of analysis and gut instinct to double down and grow.” - Deb Boulanger

“You increase the value that you deliver clients over time, and they increase the investment they make in your services.” - Deb Boulanger

“There's a lot more competition and in order for you to stand out, you need to have a unique message, present compelling ideas, and be consistent in showing up.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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85. The Best of Life After Corporate: Resistance is a Bitch27 Jan 202200:13:37
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! As an entrepreneur, you are the creator of your destiny, your results become what you create. Only when your soul wins over your ego.  And I got to share the real truth with you, resistance is a bitch. Check this episode out!

 

[00:01 - 02:48] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Talk about imposter syndrome
  • Why everyone is not cut out for entrepreneurship

 

[02:49 - 11:58] Resistance is a Bitch

  • Stepping out of your comfort zone 
  • Fighting resistance all week
  • It’s not always to be seen and heard
  • My early trauma with cameras
  • If I can’t get past resistance, then how can I help others?
  • Get Past Your Resistance
  • Introverted Women Entrepreneurs
  • The Secret to Being Resistant
  • You find your voice by using your voice
  • Being an introvert and an entrepreneur
  • Ask yourself, “What do I really want?”
  • Turning Pro is Free

 

[11:59 - 13:37] Closing Segment 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your ego will do anything to protect you from stepping out and shining bright, your ego will keep you small and keep those limiting beliefs swirling around in your head.” - Deb Boulanger

“How do you get past resistance? Do you want to know? You go through it.” - Deb Boulanger

“It's time for conscious action for self-compassion and making courageous choices.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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84. The Best of Life After Corporate: Why isn't your marketing plan working?20 Jan 202200:13:19

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Having a great idea and marketing plan can’t guarantee a business. When creating a business it is very important to do the right things in the right order to grow it as quickly as you can. Today, I will share some great tips and tools every fresh entrepreneur should know. 

Join the Pricing Masterclass on February 3, 2022 Use this link to save your spot. https://debraboulanger.lpages.co/corporatemasterclass/

[00:01 - 02:25] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Doing the right things in the right order to grow your business as quickly as you can
  • Problem, Product, People

 

[02:26 - 10:37] Why isn't your marketing plan working?

  • The Right Order Matters
  • Step Number One: Have a Clear Vision
  • How Your Journal Can Help
    • Just a stream of consciousness reflection and listening 
  • “Have a problem you want to solve!”
  • New gaps, new opportunities
  • Start conversations, be curious
  • What it takes to build a sustainable business
  • How to get that sizzling marketing out there
  • The Golden Nugget
    • Why you should dig into learning

 

[10:38 - 13:19] Closing Segment 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“When you first start out with your business order matters.” - Deb Boulanger

“New gaps mean new opportunities for you to carve out a unique niche and become known. And the gap is unique to a specific kind of person.” - Deb Boulanger

“There's plenty of business for everyone, but you need to be seen and heard above the noise.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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83. Work Less and Earn More - Fresh Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs11 Jan 202200:18:40

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! 

[00:01 - 03:32] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • My 2021 Holiday Recapped
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • We are hiring! 

 

[03:33 - 16:14] Fresh Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs

  • How to Grow through Listening
  • The Six Figure Accelerator
  • Eight Tenets of Surrender
    • Surrender serving everyone to serving the one
    • Surrender to resistance and just do it
    • Surrender comparing and do you to the max
    • Surrender that spray and pray approach to marketing in favor of focused conversations
    • Surrender and focus and find pure joy in the WIN
    • Surrender control
    • Surrender to receive more than you believe as possible
    • Surrender to consistency

 

[16:15 - 18:40] Closing Segment 

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Growth doesn't happen with me adding more to my to-do list, it's actually about doing less.” - Deb Boulanger

“Set up your environment to be able to just focus on one thing and get that one thing done” - Deb Boulanger

“Surrendering to success is much easier and much more rewarding and you get to enjoy the ride.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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82. Book Writing Made Easy with Stacy Mayer04 Jan 202200:35:53

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, it’s your time to break through the glass ceiling once and for all and get your ticket to the C Suite.

Today we are speaking with a certified executive coach and promotion strategist on a mission to bring more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women in the C Suite.  Let’s welcome Stacy Mayer. 

 

[00:01 - 09:18] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Stacy Mayer
  • It’s a book launching party!
  • Why Stacy decided to launch a business
  • Stacy’s climbing the corporate ladder story

 

[09:19 - 32:55] Book Writing Made Easy

  • Women in Corporate
    • How to Get that Promotion
    • Think and communicate like executive
  • Why authenticity is power
  • We are incredibly powerful women
  • How to Write a Book
    • Collecting instead of writing: Stress-free writing
    • Some challenges Stacy faced
    • Make time for it
    • Get the right publisher for you
    • Pay to Play
  • Taking ownership of your career
  • Changing organizations from the C Suite
    • “No, I am not in demand.”
    • Complete scarcity market

 

[32:56 - 35:53] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Stacy through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Resources Mentioned:

Tweetable Quotes:

“Real authenticity is power.” – Stacy Mayer

“You can create your own path, they don't own you.” – Stacy Mayer

 

Connect with Stacy through her podcast, Maximize Your Career.  Don’t forget to grab your copy of Promotions Made Easy!

 

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81. Launching a Business? 5 Steps to 6 Figures28 Dec 202100:11:28

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! 

[00:01 - 02:36] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Why 75% of new businesses fail

 

[02:37 - 09:13] Launching a Business? 5 Steps to 6 Figures

  •  Step 1: Set aside funds
    • How much should you have in store?
    • What if you haven’t left corporate?
    • Hire expertise
  • Step 2: Find the market gap
    • Are the people willing to invest in your business?
  • Step 3: Get proof
    • Why do you have to test the market?
    • Step up your game, don’t settle for the average
  • Step 4: Price your services on impact-value
    • How should you price your expertise?
    • Do not undercharge
  • Step 5: Have a practical path
    • Clarity and consistency are key
    • A repeatable conversion strategy
  • Keep it super simple
  • The Expert’s Pricing Calculator 

 

[09:14 - 10:47] Closing Segment 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Without a gap, you don't really have a business, you just have a business idea” - Deb Boulanger

“Set your vision, set your values, do your vision board, set your goals for the coming year, set your intentions for success.” - Deb Boulanger

“The more complex you make your business model or marketing strategy, the more difficult it is to scale.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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197.  How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES07 Jan 202500:57:00

What happens when you throw out the traditional business rulebook and build a community based on authentic connection? 

 In this episode of Life After Corporate, Meghann Conter shares how she transformed her entrepreneurial journey by creating The Dames, a membership community that's grown to over 400 women entrepreneurs. She reveals why she kept Fridays off from day one, how she ran two businesses simultaneously before fully committing to The Dames, and the power of creating a space where women can genuinely celebrate their wins without judgment. Through her story, Meghann illustrates how prioritizing humor, vulnerability, and genuine support has created a thriving international community where women lift each other up instead of competing. Her approach challenges conventional business wisdom, proving that when you lead with values and trust your intuition, success follows naturally. 

 Are you ready to reimagine what a business community can look like when you prioritize connection over transaction?

 

 [00:05-12:50]    Building Authentic Business Connections

• Traditional networking often creates low-vibrating environments focused on sales

• Leading from the front is about creating entertainment and connection

• Importance of finding power partners instead of direct clients

• Focus on building strong relationships with peers at similar levels

   

[12:51-33:03]   The Power of Community Support 

• Community helps members tackle fearful situations

• Importance of having mentors at different business levels

• Challenge of mixing different revenue levels in learning environments

• Need for level-appropriate business education

 

[33:04 - 44:32]   The Power of Community Support 

• Community helps members tackle fearful situations

• Importance of having mentors at different business levels

• Challenge of mixing different revenue levels in learning environments

• Need for level-appropriate business education

 

[44:33 - 56:17]   Celebrating Success Together

• Creating safe spaces for sharing wins

• Breaking through societal conditioning around success

• Importance of acknowledging achievements

• Building trust-based referral networks

 

 Connect with Meghann Conter

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghannconter

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thedamesco

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedamesco

 

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Be sure to catch Deb live, on her new LinkedIn show “Entrepreneurs Unfiltered”

Tuesdays, 2:00pm EST (1:00pm CST/11:00am PST)  or catch the replay anytime on LinkedIn

 

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137 Marketing, Management, and Metrics: The Keys to Consistent Success



Tweetable Quotes:

“I thank my intuition every single day for giving me these messages before I'm ready for it, before the world's ready for it." …Meghann Conter on trusting your intuition

 "That's what community is for - holding someone's hand through the eye of the needle, saying 'you've got this' on both sides."... Meghann Conter on the importance of Community

 

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80. The CEO Mindset with Leslie Grossman21 Dec 202100:34:58

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! You’re the CEO of your company -- Chief EXECUTIVE Officer, not Chief EXECUTION Officer.  Sometimes, it can be too overwhelming and you find yourself going all over the place.  Or maybe, there are too many challenges going all at once that you find yourself unsure of how to grow, scale, and manage your business, much less your life.  In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the growth mindset that’s not only for CEOs but for all women entrepreneurs out there.

Today we are speaking with Leslie Grossman.  Leslie is not the actress in American Horror Story. She is the author and executive coach. She is also on the faculty of George Washington University leading the executive women's leadership program there. And now she is the founder of circle leadership, her latest initiative is designed to give coaches and HR leaders whose goal is to foster greater gender equity in the workplace to provide them the skills, knowledge, and insights that they need to achieve their highest goals. 

 

[00:01 - 03:45] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Leslie Grossman 
  • Born to be an entrepreneur, a very short life after corporate story
    • “Sometimes when you don't know anything do better”
    • A good listener and observer

[03:46 - 30:31] The CEO Mindset

  • Leslie’s Inner Leadership Energy of a Growing Enterprise
    • There are challenges and habits we have to go through and get over with
    • Having the right mindset, learning along the way
    • There is no deadline
    • Why you need a growth mindset and how to build it
  • The Most Important Mindset Starting Out
    • Stay curious!
    • It’s okay to be fearful!
  • Curiosity cures fear
    • Not imposing but connecting with people
    • A Key to Selling
  • What is a growth mindset?
    • Understanding opportunities to grow
    • The most powerful to succeed in life
  • Winning over the Most Common Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face
  • What changes when you start hiring people?
    • Giving up being the jack of all trades
    • Hiring people different from you
    • Being a leader, not a people-pleaser
  • Making people understand the why
    • Be a good communicator and be passionate
    • Getting comfortable with discomfort
  • Hit the pause button
    • Let me think about it.
    • Slow down a little.

[30:31 - 34:58] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Leslie through the links below 
  • Implementation alarm challenge 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We cannot be leaders alone. We need people to support us because it is tough out there.” – Leslie Grossman

“We don't know everything. As an entrepreneur, we need to learn it as we go along.” – Leslie Grossman

“Don't panic, slow down, pause.” – Leslie Grossman

Connect with Leslie through LinkedIn and https://www.hercircleleadership.com/.  

 

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79. Growth Strategies for Services Businesses with Ivy Slater14 Dec 202100:35:25

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, we will be chatting with Ivy Slater, who is an entrepreneur, internationally-bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and professional-certified business coach. Currently, as the CEO of Slater Success, Ivy works closely with C-Suite executives and upper-level managers to advise and create clear strategies that provide instant and long-term impact on businesses. From generating team synergy and launching new sales initiatives, to holding mastermind retreats and corporate trainings on communication, finances, or strategic planning, Ivy is an expert at cultivating and facilitating relationships that are the hallmark of any successful business.

Today, Ivy and her team of professional coaches and trainers are dedicated to helping women business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as leadership and organizational teams, leverage their relationships and achieve success on their own terms by creating the life they want to live alongside a business or career that supports that life.

Let’s dive into her story! 

[00:01 - 8:29] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Ivy Slater
  • How Ivy got to where she is right now
  • How Ivy acquired her first company
  • The importance of market research
  • Step by step how she opened Slater Success 

[8:30 - 33:08] What type of companies Ivy is working

  • Challenges that leaders face regardless of the size of business
  • The most common CEO business challenges  
  • The importance of recognizing the value of the leadership team
  • How building leaders
  • The investment that is made into the leaders of tomorrow 
  • Bring up strong leaders
  • The value of each person in the organization
  • The transition from being “the leader” to building a leadership team
  • Recognize that each person has equal value in the organization
  • Strategies for review the company's vision 
  • The most effective exercise Ivy does with her clients
  • How to make your first hire
  •  What are we adding to the company to scale?
  • The first thing that gets in the way of CEOs of a growing company

[33:09 - 35:24] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Ivy through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Every person who touches another person is a leader in your organization”. - Ivy Slater

“Business success is an enormous amount about practicality and a little bit of our luck”. - Ivy Slater

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78. How to Scale Your Influence as a 7-Figure Entrepreneur with Eleanor Beaton07 Dec 202100:33:40

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! So you have this new business. And if you've been following all the fantastic advice that you've been given on life after corporate with our step-by-step guides and our amazing guests, then you might be enjoying some real success in your business right now. And you might be wondering, how do I grow this business sustainably and not lose my mind? In today’s episode, we’re going to get to the bottom of that!

Are you tired of being the overworked CEO?  Always looking for the next big strategy to grow and scale your business?  Did you know that you can build your influence and still be profitable and have free time?  Today, Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, shares her top secrets to being a 7-figure entrepreneur and how to overcome some of the scariest moments of growth to focusing on simple yet scalable strategies.  

 

[00:01 - 04:13] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Eleanor Beaton
  • What is the difference between growing a business and scaling a business?
    • What happens when you’re growing your company
    • What happens when you’re scaling your company

 

[04:14 - 30:33] How to Scale Your Influence as a 7-Figure Entrepreneur

  • A Dual Business
  • How you become a prisoner of your own success
    • When should you step back?
    • A Period of Disillusionment
  • The Power of Sufficiency
    • More is Not Always Better
  • Three Things Women Founders Want
    • Cash
    • Influence: Be Heard and Have an Impact
    • Autonomy
  • The Jewel Business
    • A Model of Growth 
    • Grow 30% More Annually in Investment and Time
  • Don’t Become the Overworked CEO
    • Say “yes” to many different types of things
    • Embrace the sharp turn
  • Make the fundamental switch
    • Be clear with your offer
    • Exert tremendous discipline
  • You are the Chief Discernment Officer
    • The role of any founder
    • Why you should hire people to do things you aren’t currently doing
  • Oversight is required
    • Which details do I need to grasp? 
    • Which can I hand off?
  • Prisoner of Your Success
    • Power + Presence + Position
    • Building a 7-Figure Ecosystem

 

[30:34 - 38:50] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Eleanor through the links below 
  • Implementation alarm challenge 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Resource Mentioned:

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“When we talk about sustainably scaling, your revenues are growing in a way that outpaces your expenses.” – Eleanor Beaton

“It's so super important that you have a mentor, they have someone who's guiding you on this journey.” – Eleanor Beaton

 

Connect with Eleanor through Power + Presence + Position and Your Selling DNA.

 

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77. How to Choose the Right Business Coach01 Dec 202100:20:58

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today is another solo episode and I am recording this on Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday is well underway. Along with sales from your favorite online stores, you're likely seeing some emails from coaches you follow with some Black Friday deals and you may be tempted to sign up for a couple of new courses or programs that are on sale.

And since I've been at this business for 10 years now and have consumed a few online courses, mastermind programs, and have been part of incubators and accelerators, I have a distinct and a very personal point of view when it comes to hiring a business coach or enrolling in an online program. I’m talking about knowing when to walk away and save your money to invest back into your business, and when to go all in. So for today, I want to make it easy for you to make the right choice for you and your business for where you are right now in your business growth lifecycle. I hope that these tips will help you choose the right business coach for you -- one who will guide you to the next level of what you desire most in your business right now. 

 

[00:01 - 03:30] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to the podcast! 
  • I introduce our topic for today
  • Join my business launch boot camp! 

 

[07:51 - 16:15] Guide to Choosing the Best Business Coach 

  • What to look for from a business coach 
  • The importance of delegating as a CEO 
  • Step 1: Have a clear vision of where you want this business to go 
    • Have a clear business model
    • Ask yourself what makes you happy 
  • Step 2: Identify the gaps 
    • What is preventing you from building that business today 
    • The right coach will fill in those knowledge gaps 
  • Step 3: Sample the experience 
    • Sample free content and join their webinars
    • Don’t fall for sales tactics 
  • Step 4; Ask for referrals from someone you admire 

 

[16:16- 20:58] Closing Segment 

  • My 10x metric: to get 10x the return on investment that I make in coaching in 1-2 years
  • Don’t hire a coach for the fear of missing out
  • Know that you are in charge 
  • Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind 
  • Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter
  • Final words



Tweetable Quotes:

“The right coach for you won't just teach you new skills and strategies, they'll stretch you to new levels of thinking and new ways of showing up as the CEO of your growing business” - Deb Boulanger

“CEO does not stand for chief execution officer, it should be CDO for Chief delegation officer.” - Deb Boulanger

“The bottom line is that you must invest in your business success. Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey, my friend and you cannot wear every hat for very long.” - Deb Boulanger

 

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76. How to Launch a Profitable Podcast with Adam Schaeuble23 Nov 202100:38:50

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, we are finally giving the answer to a frequently asked question, and that is, "should I launch a podcast?" We all know that success in marketing today is all about content, and in order for you to be discovered, you need to be seen and heard. Whether you're a speaker or writer, what we know for sure is that people need to hear from you in order for them to develop that know, like, and trust factor that gives them the confidence that they need, that you are the person for them, that they can do business with you. And one of the most effective ways you can get out there and become known is by hosting a podcast.

But how do you know if podcasting is right for you? Do you have a good idea for a show? And how would you get anyone to listen to it? So get ready to go to podcasting business school today, because my special guest is going to unpack for you the exact formula for creating a podcast that enhances your brand, get your ideal people engaged, and results in more money in your pocket. Today we are speaking with none other than the founder of Podcasting Business School, Adam Schaeuble. 

 

[00:01 - 07:50] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Adam Schaeuble 
  • Adam talks about how he got into podcasting full time
    • Using podcasting a platform to teach and have more impact
    • Focusing on podcasters launching and monetizing their podcast

[07:51 - 24:18] Should I Launch a Podcast?

  • You have to know "the why" of the show
    • How is it going to help other people 
    • How is it going to help you
  • When to start a podcast
    • To expand your business or brand via podcast
    • To build a business or brand through a podcast
    • To serve as an artistic release
  • Other questions: 
    • Who are you going to serve?
    • How are you going to serve?
  • 2 Differentiators
    • We become part of a weekly/daily routine 
    • Podcasting has a 100% deliverability rate 
  • Committing to Podcasting 
    • Podcrastination 
    • Podfade 
  • How to get started with the launch 
    • Focus on ideal listener avatar 
    • SEO of your podcast 
    • Episode style 
  • How to make your show great
    • Find the midpoint of what you’re interested in and finding interesting people to talk to 
    • Collaborate with your audience 
    • Be relatable 
  • How to get traction in your podcast
    • Have a plan 
    • Have a scorecard 
  • Let’s talk about real numbers 
  • Ways to monetize your podcast

 

[34:12- 38:50] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Adam through the links below 
  • Implementation alarm challenge 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Resource Mentioned: 

 

 



Tweetable Quotes:

“I come from the fitness space, and accountability is key and what you're held accountable to gets implemented.” - Adam Schaeuble

Connect with Adam through his website!

 

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75. The Art of The Big Talk - Stepping Into the Red Circle16 Nov 202100:27:19

 

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today’s episode, we will be chatting with Tricia Brouk, who is an international award-winning director, producer, author and founder of The Big Talk Academy.  Tricia helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. Her methodology centers around transforming her client’s authentic stories into an industry-leading voice and commanding media presence to gain wider recognition to become the go-to experts in their fields. With her experience as a seasoned and award-winning director, producer, and mentor to countless speakers, Tricia has put more than 50 speakers onto TEDx stages in less than four years. She has spoken at Forbes, Pride Global, The New York Public Library, Barnes and Noble, Ellevate, The Jumbo African Support Hub and The National Organization for Rare Disorders. 

Be sure to tune in until the end of the episode because Tricia and I will be talking about having ideas that are worth spreading, sharing these ideas as a service to the community, and delivering a “wow” experience to your audience so they can learn and be entertained at the same time. Let’s dive in! 

 

[00:01 - 09:01] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Tricia Brouk 
  • Trish shares about her journey
    • Wanted to be on stage at an early age
    • Realized the limited impact of being a professional ballet dancer
    • Eventually became a speaker and producer
    • To leave a legacy by inspiring others

[09:02 - 24:18] Ideas Worth Spreading 

  • Having inspiring ideas worth spreading
  • The difference between TED talks from other presentations
  • TED Talk as an act of service to the community 
  • Being mindful of whose stage you decide to apply to be on
  • Do your due diligence
  • Delivering a “wow” experience to the audience
    • Starts with pre-production 
    • Include theatricality 
    • Think of impacting the audience
    • Learning and being entertained at the same time

 

[24:19- 36:12] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Tricia through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Resource Mentioned: 

 

 



Tweetable Quotes:

“[TED Talks] are really meant to serve the audience so that they adopt your idea as their own, think differently, and potentially take action upon leaving the theater. - Tricia Brouk

“When you understand your powerful message and your story, and your idea worth spreading is meant to serve communities, and is meant to be heard by that one person so that you can change and even save their life, all of the fear of applying will go away. Because you're doing this out of service.” - Tricia Brouk

 

You can find Tricia on the following links: 

 

Checkout this chapter from Tricia’s book entitled, The Influential Voice here

 

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74. The Six Figure Side Hustle with Monica Monfre09 Nov 202100:30:24

If you have been thinking about finally starting that side hustle, then this episode is for you!

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today, we’ll be chatting with Monica Monfre who is a speaker and a business coach to side hustling women who are ready to uplevel to full time entrepreneurship. In her 6 month program "100K by Design" she teaches her signature framework IDID with a focus on intuition, high ticket offer design, social selling strategies, and results that deliver on repeat. When she isn't helping her clients create new income streams, she is teaching high school literature in Brooklyn NY.

In this episode, Monica talks about how she was able to build a business as a side hustle while working full time. She also shares with us some valuable advice for those who want to try having a side hustle, and things to avoid when you’re making your way to the top. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready, because this episode is packed with valuable information! 

 

[00:01 - 07:03] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Monica Monfre
  • Monica shares about how her side hustle came about 
    • Started side hustling as a yoga teacher 
    • Eventually got into course creation 

 

[07:04 - 25:46] Transition from Teaching to Full Time Entrepreneur

  • Things Monica would have done differently 
    • Releasing limiting beliefs
    • Not owning her expertise and charging accordingly 
    • Delegating as much as you can afford 
  • Lessons from launching a program 
  • Leading clients to start with the end in mind 
  • Honoring the seasons of her business 
  • Advice for those who want to start a thriving side hustle 
    • Start with the things you know
    • Focus on how you’re using your time in your job 
    • surround yourself with like minded people

 

[25:47- 36:12] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with Monica through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“It's realizing we don't have to do everything. Side hustlers are great at thinking we can do it all, but allowing someone else to take something off of my plate would have given me a little bit more space in order to maybe increase my offerings, or increase how many people I was able to serve, which would have increased my revenue.” - Monica Monfre

 

Connect with Monica through her website at www.monicamonfre.com! You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  

 

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73. Your Cosmic Job Description with Deb Beroset02 Nov 202100:36:12

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today, we're sitting down with one of my good friends, Deb Beroset. Deb spent several years working in the corporate world as an internal think tank creator, an editorial director of public relations, and leader for companies like Hallmark or Landmark, and finally decided to heed the call of her own soul and started her own business called Moxie Soul Spa. She is also the founder of Club Moxie, which is an online membership community which you will hear all about in this episode today.

In this episode, Deb will be unpacking the concept of a cosmic job description, nailing down our purpose, and gathering the intel from different aspects in our lives to discover it. All of that in this juicy episode today!

 

[00:01 - 09:27] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Deb Beroset
  • Deb shares about her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship 
    • How she came up with the idea of Moxie 
    • Started investing in herself 
    • Fell in love with the use of the neuroscience principles 

 

[09:28 - 27:24] Nailing Down Your Person

  • Finding your purpose the Moxie Way
    • Multiple ways to have your purpose expressed
    • Purpose as the core of your existence 
  • Tendency to compartmentalize ourselves 
  • Gathering intel and being mindful of the clues
  • Deb’s cosmic experience
  • The importance of being authentic  

 

[27:25- 36:12] Closing Segment 

  • Giving yourself space to look at your life 
    • What people say what you’re good at 
    • What people say you’re passionate at
    • Observe what you post on your social media 
    • Check out the themes in your careers, hobbyist, etc
    • Ask when you are in your happiest, when you are in flow 
  • Connect with Deb through the links below 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Once you distinguish your purpose, or as I like to call it, your cosmic job description, there are so many, many, many different ways that your purpose can be expressed. So I like to think of your cosmic job description is, it's like your essence, it's that core thing that captures what you stand for, and why you exist.” - Deb Beroset

“One of the things that I highly recommend is when you know what your purpose, your cosmic job description is, you want to get it woven throughout your business.” -Deb Beroset

 

Connect with Deb through her website at www.moxiesoulspa.com and join Club Moxie!  You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook

 

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72. Value Selling for B2B Services with Julie Thomas26 Oct 202100:33:51

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today, we're having a very important discussion with Julie Thomas, the CEO of Value Selling Associates, which is a global sales training company that offers a very practical methodology for selling on value not on price. There are a lot of topics that I want to cover in this conversation today, including how Julie, instead of launching a new business, bought an existing company, and how that might be a great path for you to become an entrepreneur. We also talk about how value selling applies to not just big companies, but to individuals who are selling their services, and why women in particular need to pay attention as sales is a path to executive leadership, as well as entrepreneurship. 

So make sure to tune in because Julie and I are going to dive deep into how women can leverage their innate skills like nurturing, listening, and being empathetic to be a good sales person. 

 

[00:01 - 09:24] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Julie Thomas
  • Julie shares about her entrepreneur story
    • Getting into corporate by accident 
    • How she was able to acquire a company 

[09:25 - 17:31] Women and Sales 

  • Having the right skillset to help differentiate your offer
  • Having high value conversations
  • Stepping into the high value mindset 
    • Teaching people what to do not what to know
    • “Drinking our own champagne”
  • Challenges for women in their sales career
    • Women are naturally good sales people 
    • Leverage our innate skill in listening, having empathy, and nurturing
    • Selling is building relationships
  • Facilitating buying, not pushing a product

 

[17:32- 27:01] The Mindset of A Woman Entrepreneur

  • Spending too much time defining a product
    • Failing to make relevant connection with buyer
    • Importance of niching down 
  • Business challenges
  • Figuring out the early stages of the business
    • Having good mentors around 
  • Opportunities for women who are not in sales
    •  

 

[27:02- 33:51] Closing Segment

  • Know more about Value Selling Associates!
    • See links below
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I was one of those moms that knew I would be a better mom, if I had somewhere else to go during the day, at least for part of the day.” - Julie Thomas

“A lot of people think, well sales you have to be an extrovert, I have to be able to pitch. And that is not what selling is. Selling is building relationships, building trust, and then solving relevant problems for people who have the ability to take action and solve those problems with your products and services. So it's pure communication.” - Julie Thomas




Connect with Julie through her website at www.valueselling.com and connect with her on LinkedIn!



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71. Master High Ticket Sales with Chris Kenney19 Oct 202100:32:22

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate and our series, The Great Resignation Meets The Great Do-Over!

Today, we are sitting down with a very special guest, Chris Kenny. Chris is a sales mastery coach, a millionaire maker and all around super fun guy to know and to have on your side if you are breaking through the limits of your own mindset. According to Chris, if you're not making multiple, six or seven figures, it's not your marketing, but rather, it's your mindset. You don't need a big team, you don't need complicated sales funnels, you don't need millions of followers on your social media feed, no fancy website, and you don't need to sacrifice your time, your energy on late nights. In fact, Chris made his first million working 20 to 25 hours a week. 

So listen up my friends, because this is going to be a really fun episode. Chris lets us in on how shifting your mindset can help you close deals and the importance of breaking your current money rules. Lastly, he also talks about the reason why we cannot price high is not because of a money problem, but rather an asking problem. 

 

[00:01 - 07:37] Opening Segment

  • I welcome our guest: Chris Kenney
  • Chris shares his corporate story
    • Experiencing the rat race 
    • Left his corporate job during the recession 
  • How Chris started as an entrepreneur
    • The importance of selling 

[07:38 - 29:30] Shifting Your Money Mindset

  • Barriers of new entrepreneurs
    • Value-based pricing
    • Basing pricing on what market will bear
  • Pricing as a mindset issue
    • Not buying into people’s money story
  • Shifting your mindset
    • Ask what you are resisting
    • Make decisions based on where you want to be 
    • Quote your price scared
    • Break your current money rules
  • Responding to a Bad Money Story 
    • Take your money shift to your clients
    • It’s not a money problem, it’s an asking problem 

[29:31- 32:21] Closing Segment 

  • Connect with our guest
    • See links below
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review
  • Final words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Remember, you don't have to have it all figured out.” - Chris Kenney

“You have to show up as extraordinary. You have to show up as elite, you have to position yourself as elite, not as what the market will bear.” - Chris Kenney

You have to understand that the forward movement happens when you make decisions not based on where you are, but based on where you want to be. Stop making decisions based on where you are and make your decisions based on where you want to be.” -Chris Kenney 

 

Connect with Chris through his website at www.chriskenneycoaching.com and checkout his Facebook Group

 

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196. Human Design Strategies for Aligned Business Growth w/ Candy Barone31 Dec 202400:41:52

Ever wondered how understanding your energy and design can transform your business and personal life? 

In this episode, Deb chats with Candy Barone, an expert in Human Design, to explore the unique strengths and challenges of different energy types, particularly projectors and manifesting generators. Candy shares her insights on how these energy types can optimize their potential, avoid burnout, and thrive in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. She discusses the importance of alignment, sustainability, and understanding personal design to enhance communication, productivity, and overall success. By the end, you'll be asking yourself, "Am I truly aligned with my energy type, and how can I leverage it to live a more fulfilling life?" 

Don't miss this transformative conversation that could change the way you approach your life and business!

 

 [00:05- 14:42] Understanding Human Design Types  

  • The five main human design types: generators, manifestors, manifesting generators, projectors, and reflectors.

  • Each type has a unique role and function in society.

  • Projectors are guides and visionaries who see the energy template and potential for humanity's evolution.

  • Reflectors mirror the health and alignment of the world, often experiencing autoimmune diseases due to their reflective nature.

   

[14:43 -26:35] Challenges and Opportunities

  • Manifesting generators struggle with patience and slowing down.

  • They work best in their creative space, communicating and articulating ideas.

  • Projectors need to inform others to allow preparation and clear communication.

  • Manifesting generators can overwhelm others with their energy and ideas.

   

[26:36 - 37:01]  Coaching and Team Management  

  • Coaching is essential for manifesting generators with projectors or generators on their team.

  • Understanding different archetypes helps in delegating tasks effectively.

  • Generators move at their own cadence, while manifesting generators blast and come back.

  • Effective communication and delegation depend on understanding team members' archetypes

 

[37:02 - 41:33] Working with Human Design  

  • Running your chart through free tools and resources is the first step.

  • A free report of almost 20 pages provides deep insights into your wiring.

  • The report covers the five core foundational pieces: type, strategy, signature, not-self, and authority.

  • This report can change communication, business interactions, and reduce conflict.



Connect with Candy Barone

Website: htthps://www.CandyBarone.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandyBaroneSpeaker 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/candybarone 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/candy_barone

Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wwtUTbHAgtb

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CandyBarone

 

Make sure to get your FREE Human Design Chart:  https://www.CandyBarone.com/HD-chart



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Tweetable Quotes:

“Our conditioning often makes us doubt our innate wiring. Human Design provides a blueprint to strip away those doubts and reveal our authentic selves." … Candy Barone on what a Human Design can do for you.

“In leadership, understanding your team’s Human Design can transform communication and efficiency, reducing conflict significantly."...Candy Barone on understanding the Human Design of those you work around.

 

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70. Are You Wired for Struggle?13 Oct 202100:25:59

Welcome back to a new episode of Life After Corporate! In this episode we’re going to be unpacking scarcity. We will be learning how to open up the flow of revenue in your business by changing your views about money, and have awareness about how much you actually deserve to receive. This is going to be one juicy episode my friend, so make sure to tune in until the end and get ready to start thinking about wealth and money in a whole new way!

 

[00:01 - 03:04] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to today’s episode
  • I share a listener review 
  • Let’s unpack scarcity 

 

[03:05 - 23:16] Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance

  • Scarcity starts from childhood
  • This mindset is reinforced in the corporate world
  • Having an entrepreneur's roadmap 
    • Creating wealth and markets 
    • Start thinking like an owner 
    • Standing out with a unique message 
  • Attracting like-minded clients 
    • How do you think about opportunities 
    • Match the frequency of your clients 
  • Shifting from struggle to abundance
    • Be aware of your thoughts
    • Purging your mental Closet
  • Entrepreneurs invest in their own success
    • Invest in a program to shift your mindset
    • Energy shift
  • Reflecting your money mindset when you were younger
    • Awareness of how your past experiences are affecting your mindset now
    • Take our free Launch Lab Assessment through the links below

 

[23:17- 25:59] Closing Segment 

  • Let’s recap what you learned on this episode
  • Join my Stand Out Webinars, see links below 
  • Final words

 

  

Resources Mentioned: 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your thought energy would be attracting people to you, who also shared in that abundance mindset and who are eager to work with you.”  - Deb Boulanger

“Getting your mind clear is the single most important skill for you to develop as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs come from an abundant mindset.”  - Deb Boulanger

 

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69. How to Get Clients Even if You Hate to Sell05 Oct 202100:21:32

Welcome back to a new episode of Life After Corporate, the place to be if you are fresh out of corporate and looking to start or grow your own business. If you are now the CEO of your own business, leaving behind the corporate world, it is at this moment when you realize that you need to sell in order to thrive in your industry . Once the excitement has worn off , you begin to face reality: You need to sell even if you don’t like selling. 

Let’s dive in as I deconstruct my top strategies when it comes to selling.

[00:01 - 01:32] Opening Segment

  • Welcome to today’s episode
  • Want me to discuss topics? 
    • Share your request, see links below.
  • Making the leap and taking risks out of the corporate world.

[04:40 - 15:57] Top strategies to improve your selling game

  • Friendly networks first
    • Letting know your network about your business and asking for support
    • Asking for introductions to your ideal client
    • Convert your colleagues into clients
  • Leveraging the power of communities
    • Joining free and paid communities.
    • Free Communities: Clubhouse
    • Looking for opportunities and making a CTA without pitching people
    • Downsides of free communities: Resistance to invest
    • Paid communities: Ellevate Network - Luminary 
    • Look for communities that align with your values and goals
  • Get out there and speak!
    • Develop a point of view and share it!
    • Content is the currency of business today
    • Develop your Ecosystem of opportunity

[16:00- 21:31] Closing Segment 

  • Being of service to people: Creating a talk that converts
  • Mistakes to avoid when doing talks that convert
  • Avoid doing a disservice to your client or audience
  • Let’s recap what you learned on this episode
  • Join my Stand Out Webinars, see links below 
  • Final words

 

  

Resources Mentioned: 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If people aren’t willing to invest in their own success then they might not be your ideal client.”  - Deb Boulanger

“The truth is most new entrepreneurs overteach, overcoach and overexplain when they speak .”  - Deb Boulanger

 

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68. The Path to Predictable 6-Figure Revenue28 Sep 202100:21:02

Welcome back to a new episode of Life After Corporate, the place to be if you are fresh out of corporate and looking to start or grow your own business. If you have resigned your job in 2021, or you decided to make the leap earlier, you're likely focused on replacing that six figure paycheck as soon as possible. And whether you have decided to hang your coaching shingle or dive into solving some of the most pressing challenges for corporations or nonprofits, the key right now is for you to develop a compelling value proposition that gets the attention of your ideal buyers.

And so, make sure to stay tuned until the end because today, I will be sharing three strategies for you to follow that will make that six figure growth predictable. Let’s dive in! 

 

[00:01 - 02:32] Opening Segment

  • I welcome everyone to the show
  • I introduce the topic for the episode 
  • Click here to dive even deeper into how you can develop a compelling message that attracts your ideal buyers

 

[02:33 - 13:14] Three Steps to Predictable Six Figure Revenue Growth

  • Step 1: Being clear on your client journey 
    • Framework for service delivery 
    • Sell what your clients want
  • Step 2: Have a platform that generates interest and excites your prospects to take action
    • Messaging platform must be compelling 
    • The importance of messaging your value effectively 
    • Have a strong messaging strategy that speaks directly to your audience
  • Step 3: Create conversion events with marketing assets that have a proven ROI and offer them on a regular basis
    • Conversion events should have an irresistible offer for people to take the next step with you
    • These events lead to conversations on how to work with you 

[13:15- 21:02] Closing Segment 

  • Taking the right thing through the right path makes 6-figures attainable 
  • Avoid being distracted from different gurus and experts
  • Join me in my 6-figure webinar framework
    • See link below 
  • I share wins and experiences of my clients
  • Things to watchout for this quarter 
  • Follow us on social media and leave a review 
  • Final words

 

Resources Mentioned: 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“A six figure revenue goal or six figure revenue growth is predictable if you know what actions lead to those conversions.”  - Deb Boulanger



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