Category: Podcast

26: Cultivating Courage and Confidence with Sara Dean

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25: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action in Your Business with Stacy Tuschl

October 12, 2020October 9, 2020

26: Cultivating Courage and Confidence with Sara Dean

Do you ever feel like you’re failing? Failing as a mom? And as a businesswoman? I know those thoughts can happen but in today’s episode, we are going to find out how to push them to the curb!

As you know, here at the Free Mama we are all about living a totally guilt-free life, so I’m so excited to be joined today by the lovely Sara Dean to talk to us about being a shameless mom.

Sara is the host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. Her passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sarah took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity one step at a time. Sarah motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining. She is on a mission to inspire women, and moms in particular, to live bigger, bolder, and braver every damn day.

In this episode we’re getting into the nitty gritty of what it means to be a shameless mom, the magic of finding your zone of genius, how to cultivate courage and confidence and so much more.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

What it means to be a shameless mom
Overcoming an identity crisis
Building a business around your zone of genius
Choosing to do things that are scary
Cultivating courage
Remembering that you’ve already done hard things
The importance of testing
Learning from things that feel like failures
The value of having a morning routine that works for you

This is a lady who has overcome so many things with grace, and has so much value to share. What a gem to have on the podcast with us! I hope this episode helps you to cultivate courage and confidence in your life and business!

Have you signed up for Free Mama Live yet?! Free Mama Live is an epic two-week online event for mamas who want MORE and are ready to take action!

Head to www.freemamalive.com to register! Registration is only open until October 14th, so make sure to register before it closes. It’s going to be amazing so I hope to see you there!

Resources Mentioned:

www.shamelessmom.com/15mm

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Episode 25: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action in Your Business with Stacy Tuschl

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Episode 24: Live Events: The Ticket to Breaking Through in Your Business

October 5, 2020September 30, 2020

25: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action in Your Business with Stacy Tuschl

Do ever stop and think about whether your business is growing in the direction you want it to? Are you working with a goal in mind?

Only you have the power to create the life you want.

Today’s guest, Stacy Tuschl, has made a name for herself as an expert in growing small businesses. Put it this way: Stacey started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents’ backyard and turned the company into a multimillion-dollar business that she still runs today. Her business, the Academy of Performing Arts, has two locations in her home state of Wisconsin. In addition to being a small business growth coach, Stacy is a best-selling author and founder of the Foot Traffic Formula. She helps small businesses around the world get more customers in the door, more profit in their pockets, and more happiness in their homes.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about her journey from backyard to multimillion-dollar business and what she has learned along the way. We’re getting into marketing, time management, life goals, and how Stacy teaches her clients to grow their businesses.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

The value of time management
The way we market has adapted to different platforms over the years
Building a business that runs without you
Pivoting our business approaches to adapt to COVID
Why you should not be afraid to experiment
The value of identifying a need and acting on it
The three Ts of the Foot Traffic Formula
What traffic is and why it’s important for your business
Why tracking is the secret sauce
Working smarter, not harder

Isn’t Stacy just such a powerhouse of a woman? I’m so excited that we got to have her as a special guest on Free Mama Radio so she could share some of her wisdom with us. I hope you got something valuable from this episode, especially if you are just starting out! Remember: nothing is ever perfect. The important thing is that you take action and pivot along the way!

I’m also super excited about Stacy’s new book, The Implementation Code, which you can get for FREE right now at www.implementationcode.co/freebook. You’ll just pay shipping and handling, so definitely a deal you don’t want to miss!

24: Live Events: The Ticket to Breaking Through in Your Business

Have you ever been to a live event? If you just answered no, I am going to rock your world.

In this episode of Free Mama Radio, I’m going to tell you the three reasons why I absolutely MUST attend events in order to grow my business.

As a little background for you, my very first side hustle as an adult was as an event planner. So evidently, I’ve always loved events. I know it’s kind of a crazy time for events right now, and although there a lot of things I miss about in-person events, online events are really fantastic too. In some ways, even better!

In today’s episode we cover the three reasons that I try to make sure I’m attending an event every single quarter.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

The community that can be found at events
The value of having time away from family and client work
The benefits of being in a different environment
Why your business cannot be bigger than your mindset
How attending an event will make you feel filled up and recharged
What I’m doing to make sure that Free Mama Live is even better than last year

Seriously, if you’ve never been to a live event, I cannot recommend it enough. If you’re struggling to move forward in your business, a live event will facilitate the mindset shift that needs to happen. Just like we discussed in the episode, your business can never be bigger than your mindset.

If you are someone who’s been feeling deflated, alone, or just so tired of working IN your business instead of ON your business, I want to invite you to join us at Free Mama Live! October 1st is the last day to get your tickets to make sure you get your swag box before the event! Go to www.freemamalive.com/2020 to snag them before it’s too late!

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September 21, 2020September 17, 2020

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23: Get Paid to Write: How to Build Your Own Successful Freelance Business with Abbi Perets

Do you want to get paid to write? My special guest and dear friend Abbi Perets knows pretty much everything there is to know about freelance writing, and today she’s on Free Mama Radio to let us pick her brain.

Abbi wants moms to know that they don’t have to choose between kids and career. She’s the coach and mentor that moms turn to when they want to break into freelance writing and earn great money from home on their own terms. She has a combined twenty years experience freelancing for some of the world’s biggest companies with firsthand knowledge of having five kids of her own, including one with special needs. She understands the unique challenges moms face every day, and has created programs specifically tailored to meet those challenges and empower moms all over the world to have it all.

Today Abbi is sharing the story of how she started freelance writing, and trust me, there is a lot to be learned from her. She’s also sharing her experience of getting back into writing after taking time out to care for her sick child. She took a heart-wrenching experience and turned it into a way to help other moms who were struggling to pay hospital bills and feed their families.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Abbi’s journey in freelance writing
How you can get paid to write from home
How she pitched to her first clients
What qualities you need to have to be a freelancer
The value of asking questions, even when it’s scary
Finding formulas in writing
Getting back into writing after taking a break from it
How to stay motivated
Actively seeking out joy

I know after listening to this episode that you’ll love Abbi as much as I do. She’s an inspiration to me as a freelancer and as a mom. I hope you caught some of the treasures in this episode because Abbi’s attitude is one to learn from.

If you would love to get paid to write, be sure to check out Abbi’s free mini-course. You will learn how to be a freelance writer in just 5 days. << Affiliate Link

Have you heard?! Free Mama LIVE (the online edition) is coming up soon! Head to www.freemamalive.com/2020 to find out more about this epic, two-week online event for mamas who want MORE! Abbi herself will be one of our amazing speakers! In 2 weeks you’ll discover how to launch, grow, and scale a highly profitable virtual business all from the comfort of your home! And if you register by October 1st you get a special swag box delivered to your door!

Resources Mentioned:

www.successfulfreelancemom.com

Abbi’s Facebook Group

www.freemamalive.com/2020

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22: Getting The Most Out Of Your Personal Profile on Facebook (Without Creating a Business Page)

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September 14, 2020September 16, 2020

22: Getting The Most Out Of Your Personal Profile on Facebook (Without Creating a Business Page)

Do you need a Facebook business page? That’s the question we’re here to answer today.

In today’s episode of Free Mama Radio, I’m talking about one of the controversial things that comes up in my Facebook group over and over and over again, and I always get so much pushback on this. We are talking about how to get the most out of your personal Facebook profile (and whether you actually need a business page or not). Join me to find out my feelings about the different types of Facebook profiles and which one you actually need.

Spoiler alert: I’m sharing all the reasons I DON’T believe that you need a business page when you’re getting started in your business.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

What different types of Facebook pages there are
The elements of your personal Facebook profile and how to use them to your advantage
The difference between a personal profile and a business page
How long your posts actually live on Facebook
Using your personal profile to build your professional brand
When to consider starting a business page
Why I don’t think you need a business page when you’re getting started in your business

There’s a reason I don’t teach creating a business page inside of the Free Mama Movement 12 week program. It’s because I don’t want you doing work twice! I want you to be making the best possible use of your time and creating a business page just doesn’t achieve that.

Ok, so now I want to know. Do you agree with me? I would love to hear! Reach out to me on Instagram @laurengoldenfreemama and let me know.

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21: How to Launch a Business with Your Spouse (Without Killing Your Marriage!) with Sway Buckley

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21: How to Launch a Business with Your Spouse (Without Killing Your Marriage!) with Sway Buckley

Do you ever daydream about working from home and going into business with your spouse? Why not make it a reality?

Our guest, Sway Buckley, is here to teach us how to successfully go into business with your spouse.

Sway Buckley is a wife, entrepreneur, and fun-loving Jesus girl. Her first business was a tutoring company at the age of 16 years old. After that, she worked for a staffing firm at 19 that paid her way through college while she trained as a classical dancer. She later launched a business consultancy firm teaching creative women to build multiple revenue streams using their craft. Today, she enjoys serving her clients while working with her husband on their joint ventures.

She serves as part-owner of marriedpreneurlife.com, where she and her husband equip married couples to launch legacies through building successful businesses without straining their marriage. And guess what?! She is also one of our featured speakers at Free Mama Live in a few weeks!

In today’s episode, Sway is sharing her own life experiences in navigating marriage and business, as well as exactly what she teaches her clients. Being at home with your hubby all day might sound like a dream, but it takes work to thrive as a team. From maintaining a work/life balance to keeping each other accountable, Sway knows how to handle it.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Seeing a problem and solving it
The three types of marriedpreneurs
Red flags to look out for as a couple in business
The biggest obstacles she’s had to overcome
How to get back to the marriage stuff if you find yourself always talking about the kids or the business
Ways to thrive while in business with your spouse
Creating your marriedpreneur vision
The power of having the right community

Being a Free Mama is so empowering, and for many families having both parents at home is even more so! Whether you’re already working as a marriedpreneur duo with your significant other, or if this is the first time you’ve even thought about it, I know this episode will be valuable to you.

Resources Mentioned:

www.marriedpreneurlife.com

Love and Launch Free Masterclass >> Your crash course for couples seeking to launch a business together.

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August 31, 2020August 28, 2020

20: Five Ways to Eliminate Decision Fatigue as a Busy Working Mom

Do you get worn out by all the decisions you have to make in a day?

Guess what, you’re not the only one. Did you know that the average adult makes 3,500 decisions in a single day? How crazy is that?

So I want to talk about how we can take some of those decisions off your plate, and save your energy for the really important ones. I’m going to give you five ways to eliminate decision fatigue as a busy working mom. These are tried and true ways that I make my own life easier, so hopefully, they can do the same for you.

Let’s answer the question: how do I minimize non-essential decision making?

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Why we experience decision fatigue
The reason people are less likely to buy from you if you give them too many choices
Why funnels are more effective than other websites
Understanding that your way of doing things is not the “right” way or the only way
Letting go of nonessential decisions
Keeping things simple
How to eliminate decision fatigue
Using your Daily 5 and not procrastinating
Mastering your mindset

Don’t make your life more difficult than it needs to be, mama. Let go of the things that aren’t important and save that energy.

Resources Mentioned:

The Daily 5 Productivity Planner

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August 24, 2020August 23, 2020

19: Why Making Connections is More Important Than Making a Sale with Violette de Ayala

Have you been looking for more purpose, fulfillment, connection, and wealth in your business?

Violette de Ayala knows a thing or two about the power of effective networking, and she’s here to share how it has shaped her business and life. She understands that making connections with people is more important than making a sale, and that the kindness and service that you give to others will come back to you energetically.

Violette is a Cuban American serial and social entrepreneur, founder of FemCity®, and International best-selling author.

It’s so great to have the opportunity to find out more about what her entrepreneurial journey has looked like and how it has evolved. We’re getting into redefining failure, having an abundance mindset, celebrating ourselves, how to network and interact with others, and how making connections is the key to building a business that lives beyond you. I can’t think of a better example of how to treat others than Violette herself, and I know you’ll agree by the end of this value-packed episode.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Looking outside of ourselves and lifting others up
Starting her entrepreneurial journey as a young mama
Building a business that will live on beyond you
How to look at failures as learning opportunities
Why you need to stop tinkering with your logo
How FemCity got started
Why you should celebrate yourself
Having an abundance mindset
Three practical tips for growing your business through networking and interacting with other humans
The value of relationships and making connections
Being ready and open to receiving opportunities

After listening to this episode, I want you to think about how you interact with people when you’re hoping to network or find a client. Do you make it about you? Do you try to make a connection with them? Are you serving them? Think about how you can make your interactions less about you and more about them. I can guarantee it will be more effective than firing off a sales pitch to a total stranger.

Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram. I’d love to hear your breakthrough moments from this episode!

How to Connect With Violette:

Violette’s Website

Follow Violette on Facebook

Follow @violettedeayala on Instagram

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