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September 19, 2018

EP 128 : Are You in Overwhelm or Misalignment?

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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you question if you’re really cut out for this rollercoaster of a ride as a business owner? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to find where your overwhelm is really coming form as well as the actions to take to stop it in its tracks.

Episode highlights + takeaways:

Defining overwhelm and burnout and how they feed into each other.
The difference between overwhelm from a busy period of your business or a consistent habit of taking on more than you need to.
Signs to look for when you are on the path of overwhelm and heading towards misalignment in your business.
The exercise that I have used for the past three years to get grounded in my business and determine my next steps.
Five questions to ask yourself in order to find out what’s going on in your business and the next steps to take in order to get back into alignment with your goals.
What came up for me when I asked myself these same questions and the steps I took as a result.

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July 24, 2018

DDA 120: How to Make the Next Year Your Most Profitable

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When it comes to increasing your profits within your business, it’s never about adding more on your plate. It comes from doing less – better.

However, that can be easier said than done when there are competing messages being put in front of you every single day. Until now, at least!

In this episode, we’re going to talk about “The Five Ones,” originally developed by Clay Collins of LeadPages, and how they can forever transform the way you run your business.

Episode highlights + takeaways:

The common struggle that all entrepreneurs have when it comes to navigating all the ideas in their mind.
The power of “The Five Ones” and how each of these five elements can be directly applied to your business.
How to choose what your “one” is, in a way that’s in alignment with the business you want to fully step into.
What to do if things change throughout your one year – change it and start fresh or stic it out?
When to know it’s time to expand beyond your “one” focus.

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May 15, 2018

DDA 110: Productivity Hacks for a Lighter & More Efficient Business w/ Theresa Baretta

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Is productivity something you find yourself always looking for in your business but can never seem to get a grasp on? There’s a reason (and a solution).

In this episode, I talk with Business Productivity Coach Theresa Baretta — who teaches small business owners how to leverage systems and magnify their productivity, so they can work wisely and live life fully — about the true productivity hacks you need in your business to feel more ease and efficiency.

Episode highlights + takeaways:

Why adding more tools in your business could do more harm than good with your productivity efforts.
The only three things she recommends her clients focus on in order to fully honor both their business and themselves.
Why prioritization is a discipline that needs to be developed and how to prioritize your to do list in order to feel accomplished every day.
The power of embracing your unique working style so you can get more done in less time.
How to prepare your mind to let go of needing to control everything before tackling your to do list for the day.
What to do when a talk on your to do list doesn’t have a deadline and the power of the “someday list.”
The tools each of us are currently using in our businesses (nope, they aren’t the same!)

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Where to find Theresa:
IG: @loopcoachsulting
FB: loopcoachsulting
Website: looplinc.com

April 24, 2018

DDA 107: Are Your Offers Still in Alignment with Your Goals?

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As business owners, we’re always growing and evolving when it comes to our goals. Which means our offers should as well. That is, if we allow them to.

In this episode, we’ll evaluate what offers you currently have within your business to make sure they align with what you really want so you can easily know when it’s time to double down or let something go completely.

Episode highlights + takeaways:

How my offers evolved throughout the past few years and the signs that made it clear it was time to make a change.
Why conversion is important but not the only measure of success when it comes to your offers.
Three questions to ask yourself in order to determine if each offer in your business is still in alignment with your overall goals (and what to do if they’re not).

How to confidently make decisions moving forward, based on what you now know.

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April 3, 2018

DDA 104: How I Plan & Prep for a New Quarter

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There’s a few key differences between those who finish out the year celebrating the goals they’ve achieved and those who wonder why this whole “business thing” isn’t working for them. One of them is the plan you put in place each quarter.

In this episode, I’ll go over how I plan for each quarter within my business, the questions I ask and how I ensure I’ll achieve the goals I’ve set out for the year through small, yet powerful steps.

Episode highlights + takeaways:

The difference between short term goals and the bigger picture within your business (and what the plans you create need to reflect).
Why it’s important to evaluate your previous 90 days of business before creating a plan for the next 90 days.
The three areas I look at in my business (as well as the questions I ask) in order to make better decisions moving forward.
What I plan for in my business, based on my evaluation, and why planning this way creates more momentum – faster.
How to break down your quarterly plans into small and powerful steps that allow you stack your results.

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