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Introducing The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:30:11 +0000

***Currently reviewing applications for 2025 1:1 Coaching and Impact Collective Mastermind!*** Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you.

With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit.

Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries and tackling hiring and leadership hurdles. Her talent for simplifying complex ideas ensures you'll leave each episode with actionable insights to propel your consultancy forward.

But it's not all about numbers – Natalie also stresses the importance of mindset and resilience as a small business owner. As a mom of 3 and caregiver, she cherishes time with loved ones. With her guidance, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to overcome obstacles and reach your business goals while creating a fulfilling personal life.

Whether you're a seasoned consultant or an accidental entrepreneur, this podcast is your roadmap to success. Tune in and let Natalie help you unlock your full potential as a Nonprofit Consultant – and maybe even skip a step or two along the way.

Listen to the Biz of Nonprofit Consultants Podcast

Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

💡Could you use support from an experienced coach who understands the unique challenges of nonprofit consultants? I have created a comprehensive program for nonprofit consultants who have reached at least $150K in annual revenue. Once you apply, I host a call with you to answer your specific questions.

Learn about the Impact Collective Mastermind for Established Nonprofit Consultants

Learn about 1:1 Coaching

627: Final Episode + 6 Lessons from 124 Months of Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000

***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).***
In this final episode of the BizChix podcast, I have exciting news to share.

While this marks the end of the BizChix podcast after 124 months and 627 episodes, I'm thrilled to announce a new venture: The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants podcast, launching today.

This new podcast is dedicated to consultants who serve nonprofit clients, a project I've been developing since November 2023.

I'm also shifting my group coaching program and mastermind to exclusively support nonprofit consultants starting in August 2024.

These program changes happened more rapidly than I expected and have involved immense mindset work and mindset shifts in the last 6 weeks.

In this final BizChix episode, I share about the incredible experiences I have had over the last 10+ years, how this podcast, connecting with you and working with you has changed my life.

I'm especially grateful to Elizabeth Cook who has joined me more times than I can count as a co-host of the podcast and who has been an incredible coach alongside me in my programs.

This new podcast (and many other ideas I have had over the years) would not come to life without Tiffanie Smith who literally burned the midnight oil to make this all happen. Thank you so much T!

Of course I couldn't leave without sharing SIX business lessons that I hope will help as you continue to build your service business.

🙏Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

It has been the biggest honor to be part of your life.

💛Natalie

🖇️Please connect with me on this LinkedIn post.

🔥Share the new podcast with a nonprofit consultant you know.

🏡My new home is at NatalieMBA.com.

626: Everyone's A Mess

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).***Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don't measure up?

I'm here to remind you that it's normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that's okay.

This episode will inspire you to embrace where you're at, love your business, and take decisive action. Tune in for a dose of empathy, gratitude, and a reminder that you are more than enough.

P.S. Please share with another business owner who could use this message too!

Connect with me on LinkedIn and ask me any questions about our programs.

625: Don't Lose Momentum in Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).***
One of the most painful places to be in business is when you have lost all forward momentum.

You look at your pipeline for clients and it is empty.

This is especially challenging to navigate after you lose an important client, several proposals get rejected or it feels like everyone is 👻 ghosting you.

Where do you even start?

And what can you do to mitigate ever getting into this situation in the first place?

Today, I share a training from our Six Figures Lab group coaching program, where I cover the ways I observe business owners LOSING momentum, and several ways to GAIN momentum.

If you enjoy this episode, please share with 1️⃣ friend today.

Connect with me on LinkedIn and ask me any questions about our programs.

624: Do You Have a Sales Problem?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).***
Let's diagnose whether or not you have a sales problem in your service based business.

Sales is an umbrella term for a function in your business that has many facets.

Are you struggling more to get leads or to convert leads you have into clients?

🎯 In this episode, we go deep on the three most often overlooked elements in the sales offer: specificity, urgency, and ROI.

⭐️ Connect with me on LinkedIn and ask me any questions about our programs.

623: Do You Have a Marketing Problem?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

***We can still work together in a 90-Minute Intensive or 1:1 Coaching (6 months).***

The most common area new clients rank as needing 🔥 urgent help with is marketing.

They report they aren't doing enough marketing.

They don't have a real plan.

Or their current marketing plan isn't working.

🧐 But, 9 times out of 10, they DON'T have a marketing problem.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, coaches with me in our Six Figures Lab group coaching program, and I discuss why "marketing" may not be the issue and what the real problem could be.

Also, Elizabeth pulls an actual formula for you to use that I didn't even know was in my brain!

⭐️ Connect with me on LinkedIn and ask me any questions about our programs.

✅ Purchase our on-demand workshop The Automatic Yes Framework.

622: Dive into Q2 with a Six Week Sprint

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The fresh energy of Spring is blooming all around me and it has made me excited to set some very big goals for 🌷Q2.

You can harness this energy around you too and join me in a Six Week Sprint.

Go to bizchix.com/sprint for our free worksheet to guide and document your sprint.

🏃‍♀️A sprint will be especially useful if you have had a 😓tough Q1 (many people I know have) and are feeling like you need to create some momentum in your business.

A Six Week Sprint is a tool made popular by software companies, that we can leverage in our small businesses.

It is also a tool we can keep in our back pocket and pull out ANYTIME we need to create focus, build energy, and develop momentum.

Plus you can use it alone or together with your team.

LISTEN IN TO LEARN:

How to do a Six Week Sprint
How to accomplish a goal in six weeks
How to rally your team to help complete your business goals

Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - for service providers in business for 2+years who want a customized and intimate coaching experience

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

🎗Don't forget to snag your FREE Six Week Sprint worksheet: bizchix.com/sprint

621: Moving Beyond Selling a Package of Hours

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed that the longer you do the same type of work, the more efficient you get? That is why charging hourly or selling a package of hours starts to feel less great over time.

We teach our clients to create either a monthly or a high ticket project business model based on the deliverables not based on the number of hours it takes

This works especially well for consultants, marketers and financial professionals.

Elizabeth joins me in this episode and we discuss the four stages of the Retainer Roadmap and how you can specialize your services and uplevel your clients. We will share common concerns as well as examples of how the Retainer Roadmap will help you scale your business to offer a package of value instead of a package of hours.

🗺️ Purchase our on-demand workshop The Retainer Roadmap

Ready to get my brain/experience/network into your biz?
👇There are 3 options:

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales (accepting applications NOW)

1:1 Coaching - apply so we can see if we are a fit to work together

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales (new semesters start in August and January)

620: Combining Local Networking and LinkedIn for Client Attraction: A Step-by-Step Strategy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

🏁 Ready for a training that is the OPPOSITE of what most people teach? Instead of focusing solely on growing an online presence, I walk you through the game-changing strategy of MERGING LOCAL networking with ONLINE engagement, with a special focus on harnessing the power of LinkedIn.

You will hear actionable tips for connecting locally, leveraging LinkedIn, and cultivating a referral-based business.

Join me as we explore the INTERSECTION of local connections and online presence to grow your business.

You will not believe how fast you get results with this strategy!

⭐️ Connect with me on LinkedIn

Ready to get my brain/experience/network into your biz?
👇There are 3 options:

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales (accepting applications NOW)

1:1 Coaching - open to any level and type of business

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales (new semesters start in August and January)

🥰 You are WORTHY to work with me and will fit into the community if you like this show!

619: Setting and Holding Boundaries in Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

😬Do your CLIENTS know what your boundaries are?
🙀How about your TEAM?
👀Can YOU articulate your boundaries?

Boundary issues come up FREQUENTLY as we support our clients, so please know you are not alone.

Sometimes we do not even know we need to articulate a boundary until we are faced with a new situation.

🚩If you struggle with holding boundaries in your personal life, those same struggles often show up in your business.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program, joins me to discuss some things you can put in place to make setting and holding boundaries a whole lot easier!

We cover how boundary issues show up with your clients and team, and how to uphold your boundaries even when it's uncomfortable.

You can do it!

🔜Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Should we take our relationship to the next level 😉?

There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to coaches, consultants, marketers and financial professionals with at least 2 years in business.

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales.

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Would you consider leaving a podcast review today?
I would be so honored and read each one that comes in.

618: [coaching] Should She Expand Her Niche with Claire Lauer?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Listen in as I coach a client from my Six Figures Lab group coaching program.

Claire Lauer is passionate about serving her clients through her company CL Content Marketing, but growth has slowed.

What should she do next? Should she expand her current niche or something else?

The answer we landed on surprised us both!

Connect with Claire Lauer:

Hello Loyal Listener!

I work with consultants, marketers and financial professionals and would love to support you too!

1:1 Coaching - apply if you desire a custom coaching program that meets you right where you are in your business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - apply if you are averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales (next enrollments in April, July and October)

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - apply if you are averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

⭐️ Connect with me on LinkedIn

617: The Mindset of Raising Prices

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

💵💶💷 Are you struggling to change your pricing strategy? Are you feeling undervalued? You may be underpricing your services. But how do you raise them with current clients?

I'm joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, and she poses questions from our clients.

We dive into all the 🧠 mindset issues that may get in the way of raising prices in your business and how you can deal with them.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your pricing strategy to the next level.

Ready to work together? There are 3 options:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales (next enrollments in April, July and October)

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

⭐️ Connect with me on LinkedIn

616: Should You Specialize and/or Niche Your Business?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today, I'm training on the nuances of specializing and niching in your business. It's more than just semantics; it impacts every aspect of your business, from your marketing efforts to the clients you serve. I'll walk you through real examples and share the benefits of each approach, culminating in my personal favorite - a "specialized niche" business model.

Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

⭐️ C onnect with Natalie on LinkedIn!

615: Hiring a Micro-Position

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Are you at CAPACITY in your business, where you can't really grow unless you start taking more off your plate, BUT the business can't afford to hire the person you think you really need?

In this episode we share a workaround.

A way to start delegating small tasks in your business so you can focus on your zone of genius and increase your capacity without overwhelming your time or your bank account.

👉 Enter - The Micro Position!

Today I'm joined by Elizabeth Cook who coaches alongside me in our Six Figures Lab Group Coaching Program. We cover the benefits and steps of hiring for micro-positions in your business, including how to determine what tasks you can delegate to give yourself more time to focus on clients.

Buy our Hiring Course - Your Next Best Hire to support you (included in all of our programs).

Should we work together? There are 3 options.

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

🔜 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn!

**Would you consider leaving a podcast review today? I would be so honored and read each one that comes in.**

614: The Art of Feminine Negotiation: 5 Tips to Transform Your Approach

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Negotiation is both an 🎨 art and a 🔬 science. Many of the skills associated with effective negotiations are actually historically feminine strengths.

This is incredible news for women entrepreneurs because as business owners we will be part of negotiations whether it is when we are hiring, drafting a proposal, discussing terms for a speaking contract, or considering a new lease.

I cover five tips to help hone your negotiating skills, and I bet you have already mastered many of these, you just may not have put them all to use!

[Would you consider leaving a podcast review today? I read every single one!]

Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

🔜 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn!

613: 🎉Ten Thrilling Years: BizChix's Journey of Growth and Impact

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:25:34 +0000

We're popping the 🎉confetti to celebrate a decade of the BizChix Podcast which has been a journey of transformation, growth, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs everywhere.

In this special episode, I dive deep into the heartwarming stories of our powerhouse team members who had a key role in the BizChix story - Mark, Shelli, Tiffanie, and Elizabeth.

I get personal, sharing the raw beginnings of my 🎙️ podcast adventure, the challenges I faced, and the victories we've achieved together. You'll see just how far we've come, from 😱 fear to fostering a global community of incredible women.

Join me for this capstone episode, where I share key milestones, reflect on the lessons learned, and set our sights on a future brimming with potential.

This anniversary isn't just about looking back - it's about igniting the 🔥 spark for what's next.

So, whether you've been with BizChix from the start or are just tuning in, this episode is your invitation to celebrate with us.

💛 Let's continue crafting our stories of success and sisterhood.

🎁 Want to help celebrate? - Leave a Podcast Rating AND Review. Let me know if I've ever helped you and how. 🎁

Ways to connect with those who helped build BizChix:

Mark Eckdahl

Shelli Warren

Tiffanie Smith - email tiffanie@tiffaniesmith.com

Elizabeth Cook

Other Related Links:

Listen to Your Sales Maven episode where sales coach and host Nikki Rausch helped me key into my Enduring Business Framework.

Buy my book: R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset

Listen to Previous Capstone Episodes:

1 Year Anniversary Episode - 152: Podcasting Lessons Learned with Natalie and Mark Eckdahl

2 Year Anniversary Episode - 209: Productive Podcast Guesting: Become a Podcast Guest with Natalie Eckdahl

3 Year Anniversary Episode - 251: Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl

4 Year Anniversary Episode - 303: Four Years of Podcasting - Finding My Voice, My Calling and My Community

5 Year Anniversary Episode - 355: Lessons from 5 Years of Business Plus 3 Trends for 2019

6 Year Anniversary Episode - 404: How I Navigated One of My Toughest Years (2019) with Guest Interviewer Elizabeth Cook

7 Year Anniversary Episode - 456: [anniversary] Behind the Scenes with Our Coaches

8 Year Anniversary Episode - 508: [anniversary] Life and Business Pivots of the Last 8 Years

Biz Sale Announcement from April 2023 - Sharing How I Sold Part of My Biz to Shelli Warren

Ready to go deeper with me? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month in sales

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month in sales

612: Networking IS Your Golden Ticket [How to Leverage your Personal Network]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of a Golden Ticket? In the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a golden ticket is hidden inside the wrapper of five chocolate bars. Whoever finds it, can enter the chocolate factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate.

Well, I don't have a lifetime supply of chocolate to offer you, but how about a lifetime supply of CLIENTS? I believe that you already have everything you need to grow your business, right in your own network.

Listen for step by step tactics on how to leverage the network you already have!

Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers, and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

611: Rapid Visibility Framework: Strategies for Instant Connection and Client Attraction

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Want to get known, and fast? There are many visibility activities that are long-term strategies, but this episode is all about generating visibility for your business quickly.

If people don't know about you, they can't work with you.

I share more about tapping into the most underutilized visibility strategy – leveraging your personal network, and my Rapid Visibility Framework built around that. Learn how local speaking, live video, and workshops are key strategies for you to build visibility for your business and how best to tap in on the power of your personal network to make it happen.

Check out my LinkedIn post for another rapid visibility strategy I share with my clients.

Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers, and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

610: How to Get More Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Join in as I share 12 strategies that can help you attract more clients to your business today. Plus, I cover the 3 most common mistakes I see when business owners try to get more clients, and what you can do to avoid them!

It doesn't matter if you're a start-up looking for your first few clients or a multi-six figure business owner that wants to reach more people and continue to grow – everyone wants to uncover the secrets to getting more IDEAL clients.

Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers, and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

609: Why Your Business is NOT Growing

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Has your business hit a plateau? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the different things you could focus on to grow your business? What's the best next step?

Join me as I help you uncover the main reason YOUR business is not growing and where to focus first. Together, we'll analyze four key areas in your business which comprise our BizChix Coaching Framework - strategy, operations, team, and mindset.

Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers, and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

608: Start 2024 With The End in Mind

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The fresh 💫 energy of a new year is upon us! Join me to create a clear vision for what you want this upcoming year to look like for your business and yourself.

Let's discover the shifts you need to make in order to bring YOUR vision to life. Learn what you need to prioritize and invest in so that you can gain more revenue and stability while also having more joy and peace in your business.

I'll guide you to reflect on your past year and set intentions to prioritize your needs and goals for the new year.

Be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn to share your word of the year!

Ready to go deeper? There are 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers, and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

607: Boundaries with Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Holding boundaries with clients is tricky, especially if you already struggle with boundaries in your personal life.

Setting boundaries early on with clients sets a clear expectation and prevents you from feeling resentment or disliking your business.

And even if you have never set boundaries, or let a few slide, it is NEVER too late to renegotiate your client relationships.

Join Elizabeth Cook and me as we discuss how boundaries can help protect and preserve your client relationships.

What I love about this inner work, is that when you improve how you handle boundaries in your business relationships, you get confidence to do the same in your personal relationships and vice versa!

This is one area I especially love to coach clients through. Having a mentor that encourages you to hold boundaries with your clients, team and others can give you the confidence you need to move through uncomfortable situations.

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new) - open to any level and type of business

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $3K to $10K/month

CEOCHIX Mastermind Program - open to consultants, marketers and financial professionals averaging $10K to $70K/month

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

606: How Many Clients Do You Need?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Do you know many clients you can add to your roster with your current team before you reach capacity? Maybe you need more clients to reach your income goals but you're not sure you have any more time to spend on client work.

In today's episode, I go over how you can determine the amount of clients you need to reach capacity while still keeping your business sustainable and reaching your monthly income goal.

I also share my favorite tool that I use to help me stay focused on how many clients I have space for in my business.

Join me to hear how you can keep yourself laser focused on getting more clients, increase your visibility and grow your business.

👉 Click Here to Receive the Client Vision Board Tool

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new)

$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching

CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

605: Sales Strategy for Nonprofit Consultants

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered how the flow of money differs in nonprofits compared to for-profit companies? It's essential to understand this ecosystem you are operating within.

We discuss how identifying the source of funding for your consulting project matters. Also we share how the 🔌 power of leaning into relationship marketing creates a winning sales strategy for our clients.

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new)

$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching

CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

604: Positioning for Nonprofit Consultants

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

✨ Let's dive into the nuances of positioning for nonprofit consultants. You'll gain valuable insights into positioning strategies and learn why it's crucial for nonprofit consultants to choose a specific niche.

🪫My friend, you don't have to grow your business alone.

I'd love to help you fast track your business growth!

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new)

$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching

CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

603: Why You Should Sell Strategy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Have you been wondering how you can offer a high-end service that clients will pay premium prices for? Maybe you want to know how you can offer something unique that lets you charge a premium price and attracts high-end clients.

Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can shift to a service that elevates you to the realm of strategy while working within your zone of genius so that clients will pay you premium prices for a service that you excel in.

Listen in to hear how you can up-level your business and get paid high-end prices.

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new)

Six Figures Lab Group Coaching

CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

602: High Ticket Project Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Running a business where you deliver High Ticket Projects (think $20K to $200K) can create complexities that disparate from other business models. In this episode, I cover the challenges and share solutions for managing cash flow, handling scope creep, project management, and pricing in a project-based business.

There are now 3 ways we can work together:

1:1 Coaching (🌟new)

$ix Figures Lab Group Coaching

CEOCHIX Mastermind and Coaching Program

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

601: 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know that 50% of small businesses never complete their 5th year of business? In order to build an enduring business, you need to make sure it's enjoyable, profitable and sustainable.

Today, I'm sharing the 5 biggest "mistakes" that even the smartest consultants make that can stop them from building an enduring business.

Join me in this episode to hear how you can continue to build wealth and grow a sustainable business that lasts.

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600: Relationship Marketing Formula

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

🎉 It's the 600th episode of the BizChix Podcast! Will you help me celebrate by leaving a written podcast review today in your podcast app. I read every one!

Today, I'm sharing an incredible tool that can be adapted as a daily practice to stay connected with your network. As entrepreneurs, we often overlook the power of our personal and professional networks or fail to receive the support they offer.

Find out how to unlock the power of relationship marketing and discover a simple (and adaptable) formula for staying connected and building your business.

📌 Join me on November 3rd for a special live workshop where we will analyze your business and plan for 2024 - TOGETHER >>> bizchix.com/ceoday

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/600.

599: Get New Clients with Relationship Marketing

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Does having a referral based business make you feel like you don't have control when it comes to managing your leads? Have you been feeling like you need to do everything and be on every platform to advertise your business? Or maybe you feel like you need to create a better marketing strategy in order to get that steady stream of clients you need.

Relationship marketing is a great way for service based businesses to build strong connections, come from a place of service and gain consistent client leads from referrals.

This week, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about relationship marketing and how you can use this strategy to get new client leads while also nurturing your current client relationships.

Join me for a special live workshop where we will analyze your business and plan for 2024 - TOGETHER >>> bizchix.com/ceoday

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/599.

598: Do You Have a Frankenstein Business?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

When you look at what you have built with fresh 👀 eyes, is it a mish-mashed business of different offers, haphazardly piecemealed together over time?

Does your business feel disjointed, jumbled and even chaotic?

One of our clients said she felt she had built a "Frankenstein" Business and I know so many of you can relate.

On today's Halloween-themed episode, I am joined by $ix Figures Lab coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we explore how a Frankenstein business is created, what you can do to bring your business back to the living.

Could you use some help in simplifying your business?

Join me for a special live workshop where we will analyze your business and plan for 2024 - TOGETHER. >>> bizchix.com/ceoday

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/598.

597: Plan Like A CEO: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Need help planning like a CEO?

Take back control of your calendar by mapping your ideal month and ideal week.

Plus, learn how to theme your days and the power of time blocking.

🎟️ Get your ticket for our 2nd annual Strategic CEO Day on Friday, November 3rd. Let's finish off 2023 strong and with a solid actionable game plan for 2024.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/597.

596: Productivity: Delete, Automate, Delegate, Do

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:27:45 +0000

What would it be like to let go of control in your business and know that it would keep running smoothly and successfully?

What if you had a strong support system in your life, both at home and in your business, that you could actually take a breath and really relax?

Today, I chat with BizChix's very own Operations Leader Tiffanie Smith about simplifying your to-do list and becoming more productive.

🎟️ Get your ticket for our 2nd annual Strategic CEO Day on Friday, November 3rd. Let's finish off 2023 strong and with a solid actionable game plan for 2024.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/596.

595: Money Trauma vs. Money Mindset

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Trauma.

Most people have some amount of trauma.

What most people don't realize though is that you can have trauma related to and involving money.

Yes, money. That thing we use everyday to buy our food, pay our rent, the stuff that keeps our lights on. . . Depending on your relationship with it, depending on your parents relationship with it, and even their parents' relationship with it, money holds a lot of significance.

Today on the podcast, I share with you some insights around money trauma that I've learned while coaching women business owners over the years.

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Resources from this episode:

Financial Therapy Association
New York Times Article: How to Deal With Financial Trauma by Juli Fraga
R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset by Natalie Eckdahl

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/595.

594: [coaching] How She Can Go from Six Figures to Multi-Six Figures with Lisa Archer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What would it look like for your business to go to the next level?

On today's episode, I chat with Lisa Archer, CEO of Vancouver-based LacroHR and current $ix Figures Lab member, as we map out her path to making multi-six figures.

👉 Connect with Lisa Archer on LinkedIn.

Lisa came into the program already on the verge of making six figures but she struggled to see how she could get to the next level in her business.

In Lisa's case, I suggest a two-pronged approach. First, narrowing down her positioning even more and then, hiring help in her business, allowing her to stay in her Zone of Genius.

By staying in your Zone of Genius and letting your natural talents shine, you are one step closer to building an enduring business that is enjoyable, profitable, and sustainable.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/594.

593: [coaching] How SEO Expert Corey Daigle Can Make More Connections in Her New Niche

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Congratulations! You've already found your specialty and you've settled on a niche . . . now what?

Where should you go to reach your ideal client?
How do you get seen by them?
What do you do to grow your referral network?

Today, I'm delighted to share a recent coaching session with $ix Figures Lab member, Corey Daigle. Corey is the CEO of WanderWeb, an SEO and Website Design Consultancy, that recently niched down to support MedSpa businesses.

👉 Connect with Corey Daigle on INSTAGRAM.

We explore key strategies to gain rapid visibility including how to build out a referral network and how to find complementary service providers.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/593.

592: How to Trust a Coach Again (after you have been burned)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The hardest thing to rebuild is trust.

For many clients, I am not the first coach they've had.

And more often than I'd like, I've heard other coaches and programs described as, "feeling like a waste of money," or that the program was, "too big and you never got time with the lead coach."

They have lost trust in the coaching community–and rightfully so.

Thankfully, not all coaches are the same.

Today, Elizabeth Cook, my co-coach in $ix Figures Lab, joins me as we talk about what to look for in a coaching program, the questions you should ask when looking at a new program, and how our $ix Figures Lab program differs from most other programs on the market.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/592.

591: What Should I Do On LinkedIn?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

When it comes to social media, it can be an incredibly powerful tool or a drain on your time and your energy.

So how can you make social media work for your business and avoid falling down the rabbit hole of your newsfeed?

By joining us for BizChix LinkedIn Bingo!

I introduced this to our $ix Figures Lab members at the beginning of the month, and I'm delighted to share it with you today.

We've made networking on social media a fun, easy, low-risk, high-value activity with tasks that can each be completed in a matter of minutes.

If you've never played Bingo the "rules" are simple.

Complete tasks until you fill in a line (diagonally, horizontally or vertically) or reach BINGO by getting a Blackout and completing all the squares on the card.

⭐️ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn to get your Bingo card and play along.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/591.

590: [coaching] When to Invest in Your Business with Non-Profit Consultant Kelly McLaughlin

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As a small business owner and a coach of small business owners, I know first hand how challenging growing and scaling your business can be.

Seemingly overnight, a ton of questions pop up as your company grows in size. Questions like, "When do I need to hire? When should I hire? How much help can I afford? What do I need help with first and foremost?"

$ix Figures Lab member, Kelly McLaughlin, a fundraising consultant for nonprofits, recently reached out to me asking me something similar but wonderfully phrased.

"When do you know it's a good idea to invest in your business?"

I love how she framed this idea of growth within a company as an investment, looking at it as a long term solution which will act as a stepping stone to something greater.

While I would love to say there is a one size fits all answer to this question, there is no secret formula.

It's entirely dependent on your individual circumstances, on where you are, and where you eventually want to be.

And remember, the beautiful thing about being a CEO is that you have a rare opportunity to create a business that is profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/590.

589: Map Your Agency's Path to $300,000 in Revenue

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

You want to grow your business to multi-figures in yearly revenue.

But how do you get there? And what steps do you need to take to achieve your goal?

It might seem daunting, but I've found the best way to reach your desired financial target is to start with your big picture in mind and then work backwards with a bit of reverse engineering.

By mapping out where you want your business to be and then how you want to get there, we take out the emotions, the self doubt, and the negative internal chatter – instead turning this urge to grow into a solvable puzzle, complete with actionable steps.

Today, I am joined by our $ix Figures Lab Coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we dive into the many ways to grow your company's annual revenue, first to $100,000 and then to $300,000 (or more), so you can start paying yourself a six figure salary each year.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/589.

588: [success] Positioning Her Brick and Mortar Expertise with Jennifer Kok

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Don't you love hearing the others' journey to success? My client Jennifer Kok candidly shares how challenging it was to find her specialized niche as a consultant and strategist for small brick and mortar businesses,

As $ix Figures Lab member, Jennifer came into the program as a skilled entrepreneur, possessing an extensive background in corporate sales, but unsure of who she wanted to serve and what she would offer them.

She had so many things she could offer to so many different types of clients. Can you relate?

Looking for strategies to make her new business an unequivocal success, Jennifer was willing to test new markets and to experiment with her services in order to find her ideal client.

On today's episode, I talk to Jennifer about what compelled her to begin her company, how she discovered her ideal client and what motivates her to continue as a small business owner.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/588.

587: [coaching] What Niche Should HR Consultant Debra Hope Focus On?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Imagine your business a year from now. What if you were able to work less, make more, and serve only your ideal client?

Sounds like a dream, right?

On today's episode, I am hosting an On-Air Coaching Call with $ix Figures Lab member, Debra Hope, as we find her path to her ideal client and lay the foundation to make that dream a reality.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/587.

586: The Client Lifecycle

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What happens from your client's perspective after the contract is signed? What is your onboarding process like? What do you do to stay connected to the client, aside from presenting deliverables?

Are you working to continue your relationship with them in the future – as a renewal with a long term contract or as a potential referral partner?

Often we focus on the client journey, beginning with how you first get seen by a client and ending with a signed contract and payment.

This longer view is the "The Client Lifecycle."

It has many different stages and each stage can have a massive impact on your business.

Today I'm joined by $ix Figures Lab coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we explore the many stages of client interaction.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/586.

585: The One Option Proposal

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

My friends, what if I told you that you could eliminate the stress and hassle of creating multiple proposals for a client – decreasing your initial leg work and increasing your odds of signing the client?

We've all been told to offer two or three proposal options and that presenting any more will overwhelm your potential client.

The truth is between life, business, and social media, we are inundated with decisions all day long.

And this decision fatigue can leave us tired, brain-dead, or in a fog, wanting and waiting for someone else to make a choice for us.

Now – what if you could listen to your client's needs and co-create the perfect proposal, in real time – effectively eliminating the need for multiple proposals?

Today, I'm joined by our $ix Figures Lab Coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we explore the One Option Proposal – how it works and why you should consider it for your next potential client.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/585.

584: Getting Paid on Past Due Invoices

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Do you have past due, unpaid invoices in your business? Invoices in which the deadline for the client to pay has come and gone?

As micro-business owners, not getting paid — even on just one invoice — can be a huge impediment to your business's cash flow. And it can easily create a ripple effect throughout your business, and maybe even into your personal life.

As CEO, your top priority is (and should be) cash flow.

So — what can you do to get those invoices paid?

Today I'm joined by $ix Figures Lab Coach, Elizabeth Cook, as we dive into the mindset blocks and boundaries involved in getting paid, the tactics and steps you can use to get those unpaid invoices paid, and how to prevent it from happening in the future.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/584.

583: The Scary Side of Specializing or Niching

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever had a friend or peer describe their business in such a clear and succinct way that you immediately knew who they should meet in your network – either as a potential client or a beneficial connection?

That, my friend, is what I like to call an, "automatic yes."

When you specialize by the type of work you do, and/or niche by defining who you serve, you become instantly referable. Which is exactly where we want to be.

Getting there sometimes isn't quite as straightforward.

It often takes a series of small experiments to narrow in on the who and the what, and that can be frightening.

On today's episode, $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I discuss the scary side of positioning and the mindset adjustments we can make to embrace experimenting – letting us flourish, both in business, and in life.

💰 Applications are open for Six Figures Lab. Apply now to join us at our next Quarterly Goal Setting session on September 27th!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/583.

582: 3 HUGE Benefits of Specializing or Niching

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What if you could make your business easier by implementing one strategy?

I'm talking about positioning.

This means specializing by the type of work you do and/or niching by who you do it for.

When you position your business well, you will be able to streamline your services, and you will attract higher level clients.

On today's episode, $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about how positioning can have a "waterfall impact" on your business. And you'll learn the top 3 reasons positioning is worth your time.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/582.

581: 5 Common Mistakes with Retainer Offers

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Retainers provide predictable recurring revenue to your business and allow you to know what you can afford to invest in next.

I LOVE the stability retainer offers create for service businesses, but retainers can also cause problems if you don't structure them correctly, so today I'm covering FIVE common mistakes for you to avoid in your retainer offer.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/581.

580: 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Offer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Imagine if you knew how much money was going to come into your business in the next six months. A great way to create stability in your business is to create a retainer offer. Today, I'm sharing five reasons why this is a great idea, how it helps your clients, plus a few bonus tips as well.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/580.

579: Do You Need to Uplevel Your Clients?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What if the clients that got you here might not be the clients that get you there?

If you've been thinking that it's time to uplevel your clients, then this episode is for you.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/579.

577: [success] Becoming Instantly Referable with Jennifer Edwards

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 May 2023 09:35:00 +0000

If you struggle with finding clients, getting referrals, and communicating the value of your services, you most likely need help with your positioning.

That's what $ix Figures Lab member Jennifer Edwards needed help with, too.

I first connected with Jennifer on LinkedIn, when she reached out to let me know she was considering joining $ix Figures Lab. And I gave her coaching right there in the DMs that she now says changed the trajectory of her business.

Jennifer is now positioned as a Fractional Chief Financial Officer, who guides service-based business owners through the maze of their finances, so they can make sound decisions based on facts and figures. And we are meeting 1:1 soon to discuss the next step to niching further by industry.

I think you will enjoy hearing how changing her title completely transformed Jennifer's business, how she niched down to become instantly referable, and the power of leveraging strategic referral partners.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/577.

576: Adulting in Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 May 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Adulting is hard.

Turns out this is more than just a funny meme.

Adulting really is hard.

And many business owners have been expressing the same sentiment.

Being a CEO is hard.

It makes sense, because as the CEO, the buck stops with you.

There's no one higher up the chain to absorb the impact of a rough patch in your business. There's no one who can make business decisions for you.

On today's episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about the very real pressures of being a business owner.

You'll learn how your struggles in business mirror your struggles in your personal life, the two areas that drain your emotional and mental resources the most, and why you need a safe space to discuss your business challenges.

💰 Apply now to $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/576.

575: [success] Getting Breathing Room by Hiring Help with Rachel Cahill

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Are you struggling to find more time to work on your business as it grows and also more time for your personal life too?

Many women business owners share the same struggle. And it's no wonder because we are all trying to balance multiple roles whether it is as moms, care-takers, partners, volunteers, friends, CEOs, and more.

That was certainly the case for $ix Figures Lab member Rachel Cahill, who is a mom of three kids under the age of ten.

Rachel is the CEO of a consulting firm that works with anti-hunger nonprofits. And she originally reached out to me because she needed help hiring in her business.

Now, she has hired help both in her business and at home, and she says it has been life-changing.

Join me for today's episode where Rachel and I talk about why she hired help, the parts that were challenging for her, the mindset shifts she had to go through and the difference it has made.

💰 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab

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👉 Connect with Rachel Cahill on LinkedIn

🔗 Get all the links from this episode

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/575.

573: 3 Ways to Get Paid

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Have you been searching for the perfect pricing structure for your business?

If so, I have good news and bad news.

The bad news is, there is no perfect formula for pricing.

Now for the good news — there is more than one way to get paid in your business. And as the CEO, it's your choice.

On today's episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will share 3 ways marketers, consultants, and financial professionals can get paid.

You will learn the pros and cons of each pricing structure, why you may want to offer different structures to different clients, and how your pricing structure may evolve as your business scales.

💰 Join the waitlist for $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/573.

572: The Passive Income Fallacy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:35:00 +0000

What do you think of when you hear the term passive income?

The idea is incredibly appealing, and the marketing messages used to sell it are extremely persuasive.

Imagine a steady stream of income filling your bank account on autopilot, while you relax on a tropical beach or sleep in your own bed. That's every business owner's dream, right?

On today's episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about the Passive Income Fallacy.

We cover why so many business owners waste their precious time and energy in pursuit of an illusion, the truth about what's involved in running a successful online course or membership business, and the business model I recommend instead for marketers, consultants and financial professionals.

💰 Join the waitlist for $ix Figures Lab

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/572.

571: Is Your Market Saturated?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Have you noticed a lot more competition for your ideal clients?

If you think your market is saturated, you may be right.

Over the past decade, I have noticed several entrepreneurial fields becoming crowded. Areas like marketing, consulting, and business and life coaching have grown exponentially — especially since 2020 and the Great Resignation.

There are a few reasons for this growth, and on today's episode $ix Figures Lab Coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about why certain fields have become saturated and how to ensure you stand out in a crowd.

Keep listening to learn the number one mistake service-based business owners make that practically guarantees they will be invisible to their ideal clients, why the way I describe my business has evolved over the years, and how to use the Blue Ocean Strategy to laser in on your niche and specialty.

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569: Does Your Ideal Client Care?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:35:00 +0000

What I have learned over the last decade working individually with over 1,000 women entrepreneurs, is that we all have blind spots when it comes to our businesses and we are each focusing on things that may not be moving our business forward even though it may feel like we are keeping very, very busy.

My guess is that you are doing things to attempt to attract your ideal clients that they do not care about, notice or even participate in. So effectively, you're wasting your time.

One of the challenges here for all of us is that often the loudest marketers, the most flashy, the ones with the best ads, they seem that they have it all together. And they're telling us that we need to do these things and they have really big budgets behind their messaging. They do that without regard to the business model you are building. My goal is to help you maximize the time you spend bringing clients into your business.

In January, I created a live video for my clients in $ix Figures Lab that I want to share with you today. Afterwards, I'll circle back and give you some things you can think about as you decide what activities to keep, adjust or delete and what opportunities to say a hard yes to or a hard no.

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568: The Long Game

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Are you playing the long game in your business?

I hope that question is like a breath of fresh air for you. Because, as a business business owner, you are constantly bombarded with messages about instant results, overnight success, and ways to make money fast.

At BizChix, we do things differently. We help our clients build an Enduring Business, one that is enjoyable, profitable, and sustainable. In order to build an Enduring Business, you must have a long-term perspective.

In today's episode, Six Figures Lab coach Elizabeth Cook and I will talk about what it means to play the long game in your business.

You will learn why we always ask our clients to start with the end in mind, how to reinvigorate your goals by setting specific intentions for your money, and how to create momentum with relationship marketing.

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567: A Lean Dream Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:35:00 +0000

You don't need a massive team to have a highly profitable business as a marketer, consultant or financial professional.

But you do need a high performing team.

What would it be like if you could give every member of your current or future team a five star rating?

Can you imagine how your entire business and life would change if you had that kind of support?

Your team includes anyone you pay to support you — either in your business, or in your personal life.

Many of the women we work with in our group coaching program Six Figures Lab, have reached a tipping point in their service-based business, and they are ready to bring in more support in business, at home, or both.

But they often get hung up on the idea that their team has to be massive or full-time. It doesn't.

Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in Six Figures Lab, joins me to discuss building your lean dream team.

You will learn how to rate your team members using one to five stars, why your goal should be five star support all around, and what to do about team members who are not performing at a five star level.

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566: Working as a Fractional Role (CFO, CMO, COO)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Have you considered working in a fractional role with your clients?

The most common fractional roles include fractional chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, chief operations officer and chief people officer.

Some of our clients come to us already offering fractional packages. Or we help them pivot into a fractional role after joining $ix Figures Lab because it elevates their position in the marketplace and reflects the value they are creating for their clients already.

In this episode, Elizabeth Cook, a coach in Six Figures Lab, and I will talk about working in a fractional role, and I'll share why I hired a CMO this year.

You will learn why your clients might consider hiring you in a fractional role — instead of hiring a full-time employee, what a fractional role might look like, and how to start re-positioning yourself to sell fractional services.

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565: Should You Offer Discounts?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Does it ever make sense to offer a discount on your services?

My stance on discounts is a solid no. But it's not quite that simple.

If you're anything like some of our clients, you may get creative when it comes to discounting your services by trying to find an exception to the no discounts rule.

What about you? Are you coming up with creative ways to offer a discount without calling it a discount?

If so, stop right there and listen to today's episode.

Elizabeth Cook, who is a coach in Six Figures Lab, and I will talk about why you should never offer discounts, even to your long-term clients.

And you will learn why you don't have to offer discounts to get clients, how to respond if a client asks for a discount, and how to navigate a subcontracting arrangement that might involve lowering your rates.

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564: Where Are You Hiding?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Where are you hiding in your business?

Now, you might think I'm only talking about hiding from visibility opportunities, but hiding is about more than visibility.

And you might think we're going to discuss procrastination because so many business owners use it to avoid making difficult decisions or taking action.

Hiding in your business goes a layer deeper, and it may be harder to recognize because it appears to be productive.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who is a coach in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, and I will talk about what it means to hide in your business and what it's costing you.

You will learn about the top three hiding mechanisms entrepreneurs use to avoid making changes in their business, including hiding behind your content, your network, and your client work.

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563: [success] Scaling a Literary Publicity Agency with Sarah Russo

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Are you an absolute expert in your field — but you're not an expert at running a business?

This is the most common roadblock for our clients, including today's guest Sarah Russo who is an alumni member of our Six Figures Lab Group Coaching program.

Sarah is the Founder of Page One Media, a boutique literary publicity and marketing firm for authors, experts, and literary companies.

In this episode, she shares how her love for books evolved into a career, including the aha moment she had when author Mary Higgins Clark visited her elementary school classroom.

Sarah launched her firm after working long hours in publishing and having to constantly tell authors no. Now, she and her team love telling authors yes and are willing to experiment, as long as she believes the strategy will be effective.

Sarah shares how her business has transformed since joining $ix Figures Lab — including executing a complete rebrand, hiring two new team members, getting operational support, and planning strategically for the future.

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562: Boundaries in Business Series: Communication

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:35:00 +0000

How many of your clients have your personal cell phone number?

If this method of communication works for you, that's fine. However, it quickly becomes a problem if your client has an all-access pass to your time, and you feel like you can't say no, especially to those quick texts after hours and on weekends.

Maybe this communication style worked when you started your business and had only a few clients. Now, it has become overwhelming and intrusive as more and more clients have access to you.

It will come as no surprise that this is a boundary issue.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program, joins me to discuss how to set communication boundaries to protect your time, your team, and your business.

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561: Boundaries in Business Series: Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:35:00 +0000

It could be where they work, their working hours, their communication style, lack of attention to detail or how they present themselves to your clients.

Sometimes we let team members go without giving them a chance to make changes and perhaps as leaders we have not clearly communicated and set boundaries.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab Group Coaching Program. We discuss common themes that show up with our clients and how to recognize boundary issues with your team.

You will learn how boundaries affect your team's performance, why your team needs you to provide clear expectations and uphold them, the simple, disarming way to start a boundary-related conversation, and how to know it's time to set new boundaries with your Team.

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559: [success] Saying No, So You Can Say Yes with Consultant Dr. Charlotte Huntley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:35:00 +0000

How do you go from juggling multiple offers to focusing on what's most profitable and aligned in your business?

The truth is, many business owners experiment with different revenue streams, such as online courses, digital products, group coaching offers, and done-for-you services. But most entrepreneurs quickly find that their energy is spread too thin. And, when your offers are scattered, your revenue is scattered too.

I have seen this pattern with many of my clients, including Dr. Charlotte Huntley who is an Epidemiologist, Public Health Entrepreneur, Consultant, and CEO.

Charlotte works to bridge the gap between public health and entrepreneurship by supporting public health entrepreneurs and health-focused industry leaders. She is also the host of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast.

She took the leap from employee to full-time business owner right before the pandemic began, after landing a large consulting project. For Charlotte, the timing brought both opportunity and an avalanche.

Since Epidemiologists collect and analyze data to investigate health issues, including new viruses, Charlotte was immediately inundated with requests from people all over the world. She knew she needed guidance, support, and a community to establish and grow her business.

That's when she discovered $ix Figures Lab, our group coaching program where we help our clients position themselves in the marketplace, so they are attracting their highest level work and serving their dream clients.

Join me for today's episode with Dr. Charlotte Huntley as she shares how we transformed her very niche business from pieced together and overwhelming, to streamlined and profitable.

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558: What You MUST DO in 2023

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Do you know exactly what to do to grow and scale your business in 2023?

Or maybe your to-do list is stuffed with random tasks you think you should be doing?

If you feel pulled in a thousand different directions, and you're not sure what actually moves the needle in your business, you are in luck.

In today's episode, we have narrowed the list down to the top five things you must do this year, in order to grow your service-based business.

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557: What You DON'T Need to Do in 2023

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Do you have a plan for what you can stop doing in your business this year?

You probably have an exciting plan mapped out for 2023. But in addition to all of the things you will do, we always recommend taking a step back and assessing what is not working for you.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program, joins me to discuss the top five things you don't have to do in 2023, so you can free up your time and energy for high impact activities.

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556: The 3 Pillars of An Enduring Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:35:00 +0000

In a world obsessed with instant results, what does it take to build an enduring business?

Ultimately, creating an enduring business is what we help all of our clients do at BizChix. And you might be wondering exactly what that means.

My definition of an enduring business is one that is profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Cook, who coaches with me in our $ix Figures Lab program.

Together, we will unpack each of the three pillars of an enduring business and how you can use them to identify opportunities for improvement and growth in your business.

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555: How to 80/20 Your Business for More Profit

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Do you know exactly what to focus on every day to grow your business?

Not knowing which actions will actually move the needle in your business is one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs today.

After all, there are thousands of strategies and tactics you could try. But which one is the best for YOU?

Too often, I see business owners trying to do all of the things in their business. And that is a recipe not only for burnout, but also for a slow growing business.

In today's episode, I want to re-introduce you to the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, which states that 80 percent of your results come from 20 percent of your efforts.

You have probably heard of this principle in relation to productivity and time management. But the 80/20 principle applies across almost anything that has a cause and effect, or inputs and outputs.

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554: How to Get Out of Business Overwhelm

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:33:13 +0000

Are you running your business from a state of overwhelm?

If so, you will struggle to achieve your goals.

How do I know?

Because when you are in a state of overwhelm, you cannot see, plan, or act from a place of clarity.

Overwhelm happens you have too many requirements on your time and energy. You feel like you are drowning in your to-do list. And your capacity is maxed out.

As a CEO, you need a clear mind, so you can think strategically and envision what you want from your business and personal life. But that's not possible when you're operating in a constant state of overwhelm.

Please know you are not alone and don't wait to get out of overwhelm to ask for help. Most of our clients in Six Figures Lab arrived in overwhelm and it is one of my favorite things to help small business owners get out of.

In today's episode, I reveal why business owners at all levels find themselves overwhelmed, how to ask for help, and how to identify what you can release in your business and life to free up your energy.

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553: Selling In a Recession with Tammy Jones

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:35:00 +0000

How do you make sales and keep growing your business during a recession?

This is a hot topic of conversation among my clients and the women business owners in the BizChix community.

Whether we are officially in a recession or not, the U.S. economy is in a downturn.

Naturally, many of you are worried about how this might affect the buying behaviors of your ideal clients and ultimately, the financial health of your business.

It turns out that we have a sales expert with 25 years of experience, who is a member of our year-long group coaching program $ix Figures Lab.

And she not only loves to teach other entrepreneurs how to sell in a recession — she says it can be easy.

In today's episode, Tammy Jones, the Founder of Selling to Scale, and I will talk about how to sell during a recession, even if you're not a sales expert.

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551: The Power of Gratitude and Affirmations with Tara Humphrey

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:35:00 +0000

On today's special Thanksgiving episode, we talk with Tara Humphrey, CEO of THC Primary Care, a healthcare consulting firm in London.

Tara shares with us the life-changing power of positivity, how she sets goals, and how her daily practice of affirmations changed her mindset, her business, and her life as a whole. Because when we focus on how we want to feel, rather than where we are, anything is possible.

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550: Prioritize Conversations Over Content

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:35:00 +0000

What if one simple shift in your priorities could decrease your workload and increase your revenue?

The simple shift is prioritizing conversations over content.

This might surprise you because as entrepreneurs, we are told to produce tons of free content in multiple forms for multiple platforms. Frankly, churning out content for your business can be exhausting.

But the real problem is not the amount of time and energy it takes. The real problem is the lost opportunity to have real conversations.

Just one conversation is much more likely to result in referrals, clients, and revenue than publishing one hundred pieces of content.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who is the accountability coach in $ix Figures Lab, and I will talk about the content-heavy business model, why it may not work for your business, and why posting content should not be your go-to strategy for getting clients.

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549: Let it Go

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Are you holding onto something in your business that is not right for you simply because you already invested significant time, money or energy in it?

Maybe it is a course, coach, software, strategy, client relationship, or an employee. Even though you are not getting the results you want, you are holding on for dear life.

We see this often with the women entrepreneurs in our community. And I even hear some version of it when women debate whether or not to join us for our group coaching program, $ix Figures Lab.

Many women tell me they feel guilty about making a new investment because their last one did not pan out. I understand why they feel this way. After all, no one wants to waste money.

But let me ask you — how much is holding on truly costing you?

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, who is the accountability coach in $ix Figures Lab, and I will talk about Sunk-Cost Fallacy, how it can block your progress, and how to know when to let it go.

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548: [leadership] Shifting TIME from Clients to Your Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:35:00 +0000

What would change in your business and life if you were not the only one who delivered service to your clients? What would be possible?

Many of our clients in our signature group coaching program, $ix Figures Lab, want to shift some of their client workload to their team. It is a sign of growth that your business is able to attract more clients than you are able to handle on your own.

But it may also be a struggle to trust someone else with your clients.

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, our accountability coach at BizChix, and I talk about taking client work off of your plate and adding it to your team's plate.

We walk you through the emotional, practical, and tactical aspects involved in taking a step back from client work in order to step into your bigger vision as a CEO.

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547: [success] Doubling Revenue AND Simplifying Her Business with Cathy Heflin

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:35:00 +0000

What if you are confident in your expertise, but you are not sure what to do next in your business? If you are trying all the things and you have hit a growth plateau, this episode is for you.

Many of my clients experience a plateau. They have built a solid client base. Yet, they struggle to advance to the next level. Cathy Heflin is one of those clients who hit a plateau and overcame it with the help of $ix Figures Lab by actually doing less in her business.

Cathy lives in Pasadena, Maryland, and she is a Pinterest Marketing Consultant for e-commerce brands. Most of her clients are monetizing Pinterest and have online shops.

In this episode, Cathy and I talk about what was missing in her business when she joined $ix Figures Lab, what it means to be coachable, and how she doubled her monthly revenue in just 6 months by focusing on revenue-generating activities, reducing some of her offers and optimizing the remaining offers.

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546: Do NOT Hire Interns

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:35:00 +0000

It's a controversial opinion. But for most small business owners, hiring interns is not a good idea. Oftentimes our Six Figures Lab clients arrive in a state of overwhelm. While it might initially seem easy and cost effective, hiring is a big process. And with interns, you'll be training someone who will take longer to do the work than someone with experience - which only compounds the problem and feelings of overwhelm. Today, we see why hiring interns is not your best bet.

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545: How to Create a Compelling Vision for Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Do you embrace vision casting in your business? Large corporations and organizations use this strategy to smash goals and build their businesses. But, small businesses can also leverage the same processes to create a clear vision for the future of their business so they know where and how to steer the ship.

Vision casting is the process of creating a vivid mental image of where you want your business to be at some point in the future. You need to know the vision to understand what you need to build or let go of in order to achieve it. But, it's also got to be a team effort. You must communicate your vision to your team so that everyone can work together to create a roadmap that guides the business to the final destination.

If you want to learn more about vision casting for your business, join me on this episode of the podcast. We're looking at the big picture concept of knowing your vision and how to share it with your team. Creating a vision for your business involves thinking, processing and dreaming.

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544: How to Take 100% Off for 24 Hours

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:35:00 +0000

In today's episode, Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach, and I, discuss the importance of taking a break from the ever-spinning hamster wheel. Today we establish how to create boundaries with your clients (and social media), and how to take care of yourself.

Whether it's getting into your body with a walk, getting your energy up by dancing around the house, getting deep restful sleep, or even writing down your thoughts and ideas - taking a break is restorative for you and your business.

Have you considered: are you running your business or is your business running you? A 24 hour break may be just what you need to restore peace, joy and passion in your business and life.

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543: Pay Yourself Wages AND Profits

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000

One of the driving motivations for me is to help women business owners have businesses that create wealth for themselves, their families, their communities and future generations. This means creating a business that pays you a market based wage AND profit.

On this episode of the BizChix Podcast, our Six Figures Lab Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins as we normalize talking about money, understanding our business finances, and being okay with creating wealth. And yes, it is okay to do that!

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542: How to Experiment in Your Small Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Let's get into the nitty gritty of experimenting in your business.

Join Natalie and Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach in $ix Figures Lab, as we break down what experimenting is, how long you need to test it out, and what it means for your offer. From price points to targeted clients to relationship marketing, we discuss the strategy behind experimentation in your business and how to get important feedback (hint: your network is a two way street).

So before you head back to the drawing board, Natalie has some helpful suggestions, pointers, and tips to make your business's experiment practical, profitable, and proactive.

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540: How We Coach with the Kolbe with Elizabeth Cook

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Do you know how you solve problems? When faced with a brand new challenge, how do you analyze a problem and take action?

Today, we introduce you to our secret weapon in the $ix Figures Lab coaching program - the Kolbe A™ index. Looking beyond intelligence and emotions, the Kolbe A™ index identifies your innate approach to problem solving.

Elizabeth Cook, our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach and Kolbe Certified Consultant, joins me on this episode as we dig into all things Kolbe. Fascinated by the science of motivation and supporting clients in their goals through accountability, Elizabeth brings her insatiable curiosity and critical thinking to each and every coaching conversation with clients. Discover the benefits of knowing your team members' Kolbe scores, how it can change your relationships, both personal and professional, and why we pay for all of our clients to take the Kolbe as part of our $ix Figures Lab program.

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539: [coaching] How to Specialize Her Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching Firm with Shireen Motara

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Does your network know the best way to refer you business?

Today, my $ix Figures Lab client, Shireen Motara, joins me in this on-air coaching call as I help her navigate how to specialize in her services so that she can become highly referable and attract her ideal clients.

Join Shireen and I in this episode to hear how you can break through mindset limitations and keep a stable income while transitioning to a specialized niche.

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538: Relationship Marketing on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:35:00 +0000

LinkedIn can be an amazing platform to connect with potential clients, yet many entrepreneurs aren't leveraging their LinkedIn network.

Today, my client and CEO of a LinkedIn marketing agency, Louise Brogan, joins me to share her insights on the best way to use LinkedIn for relationship marketing including why you should show up as a thought leader so you can expand your network and how you can optimize your profile.

Join Louise and I to hear how you make yourself stand out on LinkedIn, so you can grow your network and gain referrals.

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537: Understanding Your Customer Journey

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:35:00 +0000

It's essential that you understand your ideal clients thoughts and behaviors before they contact you.

Today our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I go through what the ideal client journey would look like for certain businesses including what could lead a client to hire you, how you can position yourself as the perfect hire and how to utilize your network.

Join Elizabeth and I to hear how you can learn your ideal clients actions and how you can demonstrate the transformation you provide.

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536: [Mindset] R.E.S.E.T. Your Upper Limit

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Is your mindset holding you back from reaching new heights in your business?

Today, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook and I explain what an upper limit is when it comes to your business, and share some ideas and strategies on how you can reset your mindset so you can stop being stuck in self-sabotage and limiting beliefs.

Join us in this episode to learn how you can get over your mindset limitations, shift your worries to positive thoughts and take action.

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535: [coaching] Positioning Her Consulting Practice and Relationship Marketing with Lynn Zimmerman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you making it easy for your network to refer you business?

Today, my client Lynn Zimmerman, a Communication Strategist, joins me in this on-air-coaching call as I offer advice on how she can leverage relationship marketing, ask her network for referrals and position her business so that there is clarity on who she helps and the transformation she provides.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can be open to receiving and accepting help from your network to strategically grow your business.

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533: How to Get Clients From Speaking

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Speaking engagements can be one of the fastest ways to grow your business and position yourself as an expert.

On today's episode our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share some of the best ways to leverage speaking opportunities to fill your business with ideal clients and how you can strategically find the best speaking engagements for your niche.

Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to learn how you can use speaking engagements to your benefit while serving the audience.

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532: [coaching] Next Steps to Build a Marketing Agency with Debbie Gonzales

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Have you reached capacity in your business and you're wondering if building an agency is the next step to scaling?

Today, my client Debbie Gonzales, a Pinterest Strategist who is currently building a Pinterest marketing agency, joins me in this on-air-coaching session as I share the correct steps to take when it comes to building a thriving agency that serves your ideal market.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can build a team, increase revenue and grow your business as an agency.

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531: Recovering from a Rough Client Experience

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Do you have a time in your business when you disappointed a client or made a mistake?

On today's episode, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about how you can recover from a rough client experience and how to appropriately respond both to the client and to yourself so that it doesn't affect your confidence.

Join Elizabeth and I to learn how you can maintain your client relationships after making a mistake and how you can move forward and take action as a leader.

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530: How to Get and Use Testimonials

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Would you like to get more testimonials for your business and leverage the ones you've already received?

Today, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share easy strategies to get more testimonials and how you can leverage them to grow in your business and show your credibility.

Join Elizabeth and I in this episode to hear how you can get and use memorable testimonials to show the impactful transformation you've given to your clients.

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529: [coaching] How to Get Visibility in a New Niche with Lisa Fortenbaugh

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Today in this on-air coaching call, I'm joined by Lisa Fortenbaugh, a member of $ix Figures Lab and a Human Resources Consultant who recently switched up her niche and needs some guidance on how to get in front of her new ideal clients. I give Lisa strategies and tips to get more visibility in front of her new niche.

Join Lisa and I in this episode to learn how you can educate your referral network, and start showing up in front of your ideal clients.

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528: Are Clients Looking for You?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Do you find yourself needing to educate your referral network or your potential clients about what you do and who you serve?

On today's episode, I'm joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we talk about how you can stand out in your field, position yourself uniquely in your business and offer services that people are already looking to pay for.

Join us to learn how you can position yourself and your offers as valuable and create a profitable, sustainable business that's easy.

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527: Do You Have Too Many Services or Offers?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a CEO who has too many offers or services and it's confusing potential clients?

Today, I'm joined by our BizChix Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, as we discuss how having too many offers may be stalling your business growth, confusing potential clients and causing decision fatigue.

Join us in this episode to learn how simplifying your offers could help your business growth and make your business more referable.

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526: [coaching] How to Differentiate from Other Consultants with Dr. Carol Wheeler

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you an entrepreneur who has a hard time highlighting your accomplishments?

On today's on air coaching session, my client Dr. Carol Wheeler joins me as I help her find a way to leverage her experience and accomplishments so she can position herself in front of her ideal clients as an expert in her field.

Join us in this episode to hear how you can differentiate yourself from other people in your industry and show your potential clients that you can help them with their transformation.

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525: Hiring Multiple Positions at Once with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you an entrepreneur who has been thinking about streamlining your hiring process and hiring multiple people into the same position at once?

Today, I'm joined by our Team and Leadership Coach and host of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, Shelli Warren, to talk about the benefits of bulk hiring and the steps you need to take to efficiently train and onboard your new team members.

Join Shelli and I in this episode to hear how you can expand your team with the right candidates and create a great team culture even if it's virtually.

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524: Should You Build an Agency?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 May 2022 09:35:00 +0000

The majority of entrepreneurs start out as solopreneurs, but if you're at capacity and your business is growing, you may be wondering how you can shift your business to an agency model.

Today, I'm joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about whether you should build an agency, the challenges you may encounter and how to make that switch so you can continue to serve more clients while making a bigger profit.

Join us in this episode to learn if making the agency transition is the right step for you and your business.

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523: Why You Don't Need an Email List

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a done-for-you service provider who's been wondering if you need to start building your email list in order to grow your business?

Today, I'm joined by our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, to talk about why you don't need an email list to grow a profitable business and how you can use relationship marketing along with a retainer model to create consistent ongoing monthly revenue.

Join us in this episode to hear how you can grow your service based business without spending your time and money growing a large email list.

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522: [coaching] How to Create a Social Media Strategy with Elizabeth Hall

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 May 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a service provider who doesn't know which social media platforms you should be focusing on to connect with potential clients?

Today, Elizabeth Hall, CEO of Hall Educational Resources and a member of $ix Figures Lab, joins me in this on-air coaching session as I guide her to creating a social media strategy that continues to create relationships and caters to all of her potential clients.

Join us in this episode to hear how you can create a social media strategy that works for your business without overwhelming you in the process.

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521: Could You Be The Breadwinner?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Have you considered what it would take to become the breadwinner in your family?

Today our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we discuss the mindset issues and challenges when shifting into the role of sole provider for your family and how you can push past them to reach your revenue goals.

Join us in this episode, as we go over some of the benefits of shifting into the breadwinner role and how you can maximize your business possibilities.

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520: LinkedIn Video with Alicia Henderson

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0000

There is currently an incredible opportunity to get noticed and stand out from your competitors by using LinkedIn video.

Alicia Henderson is a LinkedIn video expert and today she joins me to talk about why you should be utilizing video on LinkedIn, the mindset issues around creating video content and how you can get past your imposter syndrome to create consistent video content that will attract clients.

Listen to this value-packed episode to hear how you can utilize video to increase your visibility and look like an expert in your field.

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519: [coaching] How to Navigate the Messy Middle with Sheila Hansen

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a CEO who wants to specialize and work with a particular niche of clients? Maybe you need some guidance on how you can transition away from some of your current clients that don't fit into that niche?

Sheila Hansen is a CPA and a member of $ix Figures Lab who wants to shift her business into specializing and focusing on a certain niche of clients so she can grow her business and increase her revenue goals.

On today's episode, I help Sheila identify her dream client and coach her on how she can change her messaging to attract those clients to her business. I also give her some tips on upgrading her mindset so she can attract more wealth.

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518: The Challenges of Filling a Group Coaching Program

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a service-based CEO who's been thinking about launching a group coaching program or mastermind to broaden your business?

On today's episode, our Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook joins me as I share some truths and challenges about filling group programs and why it's not always the easiest way to grow a coaching business. I also share some alternatives to working with clients before you move to selling a group program.

Join us to hear how you can know when you're ready to launch a group program and how to determine if it's worth it for your business.

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517: Web 3.0 and How it Impacts Entrepreneurs with JoAnn Holmes

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:35:00 +0000

What is going on with Web 3.0 and should entrepreneurs care?

JoAnn Holmes is an attorney that practices in the areas of digital asset law and intellectual property licensing. Today, JoAnn is joining me to talk about Web 3.0, what it is and how it affects female entrepreneurs including the opportunities that are available in the digital space.

Listen to this informative episode to hear how you can take action, add value and get an advantage in the Web 3.0 space.

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516: Cure People Pleasing with Policies and Procedures

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:35:00 +0000

Are you a people pleaser and it's causing you to struggle as you scale your business?

Today, our Accountability Coach Elizabeth Cook, joins me as I share some ways you can protect yourself and your business through creating policies and procedures that support how you want to operate your business. Elizabeth also talks about how she's been able to recover from people pleasing.

Join us in this episode to hear some tips on how you can run your business more effectively as a people pleaser without letting clients cross your boundaries.

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515: 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Did you know that 50 percent of small businesses never complete their 5th year of business? In order to build an enduring business, you need to make sure it's profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable.

Today, I'm sharing the 5 biggest mistakes that even the smartest consultants make that can stop them from building an enduring business.

Join me in this episode to hear how you can continue to build wealth and grow a sustainable business that lasts.

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514: Are You Serving Multiple Avatars or Target Markets?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Are you sending mixed messages to potential clients when it comes to who you serve and what you're offering?

Today, our BizChix Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about why you need to simplify your target market to make yourself more referable and how you can serve and specialize in a single avatar so that your business continues to evolve.

Join Elizabeth and I as we go over different scenarios on how you can focus and simplify who you serve so that your business becomes more profitable, easier and fun.

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512: [Success] How She Created Boundaries and Paid Herself More with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Are you a service-based entrepreneur who needs to raise your prices and create some additional boundaries around your business and finances?

LaKeesha Morris-Moreau was on the podcast last year for an on-air coaching call to discuss how she can get out of overwhelm. Today, you'll be hearing the amazing transformation she has made in her business over the past 18 months.

Join us to hear the mindset shifts LaKeesha has made, how she's been able to pay herself more while hiring a team.

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Bonus Replay: [coaching] How to Get Out of Overwhelm with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:30:00 +0000

For the past 10 years, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau has been providing grant writing services to local government units and non-profit organizations. But as a solopreneur, she feels overwhelmed with the amount of work required in running a business.

This is very common for a lot of entrepreneurs. It might be an issue of niching down, hiring, or maybe even tackling the fear of expanding.

Listen in to find out how I helped LaKeesha get out of her overwhelming situation.

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511: How to Get a Quick Win in Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Do you need to create some momentum in your business, but maybe you're making it too complicated?

Today, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we go over some different scenarios and I share how you can create a quick win in your business that will ramp up your confidence without making you overwhelmed.

Join us in this episode to hear some easy ways you can find the low hanging fruit in your business that will give you a quick win and build your momentum.

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510: [coaching] How to Pivot to Different Clients with Stephanie Feger

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Are you a service provider who wants to upgrade your packages and you're wondering if you need to pivot your client base to better align with your new prices?

Today, I'm sharing a coaching call with one of my clients, Stephanie Feger, as she navigates raising her prices and pivoting to a new client base that will recognize the value of her new packages.

Join us in this episode to hear how you can stop undervaluing yourself, set boundaries with your current clients and learn how to shift your business and client base to fit your new price points.

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509: The Mindset of Hiring

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Hiring new team members can grow your business and open up capacity, but it can also bring up some new fears for a CEO around leadership and responsibility.

Today, I'm sharing an excerpt from our course Your Next Best Hire, that goes over the mindset shifts you need to make before, during and after you hire a new team member. I share my Framework for Resetting your Mindset so you can work through your imposter syndrome and confidently hire.

Listen to learn how you can get past your mindset blocks, hire others to do things in your zone of incompetence and focus on your zone of genius.

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508: My Life and Business Pivots [8 Year Anniversary]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Today our $ix Figures Lab Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, interviews me as I share some life updates and take a trip down memory lane on the evolution of the business and programs I've offered over the past 8 years.

Join us on this special anniversary episode as I talk about some of the highs and lows from my personal and business life and how I've adapted to and created space for change.

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507: [coaching] How to Get Rapid Visibility with Robin White

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Are you at a point in your business where you need to gain rapid visibility, but you're not sure how or where to start?

Robin White is a managing partner of Guided Leadership Solutions, which provides coaching and consulting services for professional organizations and is also a client of $ix Figures Lab. Today, I'm sharing my Framework for Rapid Visibility to help Robin and her business get in front of more ideal clients after niching down.

Join us in this value-packed episode to hear how you can create a visibility strategy that will leverage your network and get you seen by your ideal clients.

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506: The Fastest Way to $300K in Sales

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Do you want to scale your business to large numbers in revenue without selling courses, products or group programs? Maybe you know you want to grow your business and make a higher profit but you don't feel passionate about growing a large team and don't know how to get there without one.

Today, I'm sharing a business model that gives you the fastest way to scale your business to $300,000 in revenue with few expenses so you can profit $100,000 or more without having a big team.

Join me to learn how you can build a high ticket service based business that lets you earn more profit without spending a lot on ads and a team.

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504: [productivity] Define Your Non-Negotiables

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:35:00 +0000

With the start of the new year approaching, have you been wondering how you can be more productive and manage your time more effectively?

Today, our accountability coach Elizabeth Cook joins me to share how you can define the non-negotiables in your life and what will or will not be a part of your daily, weekly or monthly calendar. We also share tips on getting more intentional about how you spend your time and time blocking your calendar around your priorities so you can honor your boundaries.

Join us to hear strategies on time management and defining your non-negotiables that are customized to your specific priorities.

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503: [coaching] How to Design a Coaching Program with Ingela Onstad

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Are you a service provider who's looking to transition from offering a package of hours to offering a value-packed coaching program?

My client Ingela Onstad is a high performance coach for performing artists, an opera singer and a psychotherapist. Today, I'm helping Ingela design a coaching program where she can not only help her clients get the results they desire but also reduce the 1-1 time she spends with each of them.

Listen in to hear how you can stop trading dollars for hours and instead shift to focusing on the results and transformation your clients are receiving while working with you.

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502: 5 Things I Changed on LinkedIn

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Is LinkedIn an important avenue for your business but you're not quite sure how to utilize it to its fullest potential?

Today, I'm sharing 5 things I recently changed on LinkedIn, including how you can get specific on strategy and leverage your profile so that you can build strong connections that will have a big impact on your business.

Join me to hear how you can make some valuable changes on LinkedIn, grow your audience base and expand the reach of your business.

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501: Overcoming Fear of Rejection

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:35:00 +0000

What are you holding back from doing because you're afraid of rejection? Do you feel like your fears are standing in the way of you taking your business to new heights?

On today's episode our accountability coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about the mindset around the fear of rejection and how you can reframe your way of thinking when it comes to these fears so your business can thrive.

Listen in to hear how you can stop letting the fear of rejection and judgment stand in your way.

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500: Relationship Marketing Tools

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Do you have an amazing personal and professional network but you're not leveraging their power? Or maybe when you have a heavy client load you stop connecting and you find yourself losing some of your client pipeline?

Today, I'm sharing a special formula for relationship marketing from one of our past guests, Sharon Lechter, that you can adopt as a daily practice to stay connected with your network. I also share how you can take this practice and make it your own so you can stay consistent and focus on the future of your business.

Join me to hear how you can keep connected to your network while creating new connections and increase the momentum of your business.

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499: [coaching] Choosing a Niche with Miranda VonFricken

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Are you a CEO who has been offering a broad range of services and you need to focus on a profitable niche that ignites your soul?

Miranda VonFricken is a member of the $ix Figures Lab who is a branding and visibility strategist, a business coach, and a Linkedin expert who's been feeling the pull to narrow down her energy and focus more on a specific niche.

In this on-air coaching session, I help Miranda decide on the niche that will allow her to offer her highest value of work, and let her focus on what she's really passionate about.

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498: [success] How She Doubled Her Revenue by Specializing and Niching with Melissa Morris

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Is your business stuck in a feast or famine cycle? Do you have some months where your income is the best it's ever been and then have months where you make $0?

In this week's episode, Melissa Morris joins me to share how the $ix Figures Lab helped her create a steady stream of revenue and also led her to making double of what she was previously earning. Melissa and I go over why it's important to focus on niching down and getting specific about retainer packages.

Join us to hear how you can specialize and niche down in something that will help you grow your business and give you a steady stream of revenue.

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497: Why You Should Sell Strategy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Listen in to hear how you can uplevel your business and get paid high-end prices.

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496: How Many Clients Do You Need?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Do you need to get clear on how many clients you can serve with your current team before you reach capacity? Maybe you need more clients to reach your income goals but you're not sure you have any more time to spend on client work.

In today's episode, I go over how you can determine the amount of clients you need to reach capacity while keeping your business sustainable and reaching your monthly income goal. I also share my favorite tool that I use to help me stay focused on how many clients I have space for in my business.

Join me to hear how you can keep yourself laser focused on getting more clients, increase your visibility and grow your business.

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495: Leading Part-Time Team Members with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you started hiring part-time team members but you want to make sure you're giving them the best possible experience so that they feel valued and included?

This week our Team and Leadership Coach, Shelli Warren, joins me as we go over the 3 things you need to watch out for when you're leading part-time team members to ensure that you can build a long-term relationship with them.

Listen in to learn how you can set clear expectations and build open communication so that your business and part-time team members can grow together.

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494: What to Focus on in Your Service Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:35:00 +0000

What are you struggling with the most in your service based business? Are you having a tough time trying to figure out what you need to focus on so that you can scale your business and bring yourself to capacity?

This week our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me as we share our BizChix Coaching Framework to help you discover the most critical parts of your business that you need to focus on and how you can fix it.

Join us to learn how you can use our framework to make a strategy so you can know exactly what to prioritize in your business while making the best use of your time.

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493: Boundaries with Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have your clients been calling or texting you outside of your work hours or even on the weekends? Maybe you have a client that's making requests outside of your original agreement and you feel like it's taking away from your personal time.

Setting boundaries early on with clients sets a clear expectation and prevents you from feeling resentment or disliking your business.

In this week's episode our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about the importance of setting boundaries and how you can design your ideal work week while preserving your client relationships.

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492: The Fortune is in the Follow-Up

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you ever had an amazing sales call but afterward, you never heard back from that potential client? Maybe you're not sure how to follow up or you're lacking the confidence to reach out again. Far too often we let our mindset get in the way and instead of following up, we abandon potential clients when they could have turned into paying clients.

Join me in this episode as I share how you can set up a custom system to follow up with potential clients and how you can develop a healthy sales mindset so you can stop leaving money on the table and bring in more revenue.

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491: Master Relationship Marketing

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Relationship marketing is a great way for service based businesses to build strong connections, come from a place of service and gain consistent client leads from referrals.

This week our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, joins me to talk about relationship marketing and how you can use this strategy to get new client leads while also nurturing your current client relationships.

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490: Transform Your Sales Calls with Assignment Selling

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Can you imagine LOVING sales calls and the sales process? Have you ever had a sales call and realized the person was not qualified for what you were offering? Or maybe they asked questions that were answered on your sales page and you find yourself explaining the same things over and over.

Assignment selling is an amazing way to preserve your time, share a small snapshot of your business with a potential client and make sure that you're really focusing on those high value actions that will grow your business.

In this week's episode, our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, and I share how to implement assignment selling in your own business and how this method can revolutionize your sales call structure.

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489: [productivity] Do You Have Non-Client Weeks?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Are your clients running your calendar? Do you feel like you're overwhelmed running your business, you hate your schedule and you're overbooked with client calls? Setting intentions and creating boundaries around your time is important when growing into your role as a CEO.

Elizabeth joins me this week to talk about how you can integrate non-client weeks into your ideal month to create your dream schedule that gives you valuable time back.

Listen in as we give you tips on how you can shift into a schedule that you love and take control of your calendar so your business works for you.

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488: [coaching] Which Opportunity Should She Pursue with Lorraine Sanders

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0000

What should you do as an entrepreneur who's been offered an exciting position with a company that may also take you out of your business? Lorraine Sanders, the founder of Spirit of 608, a media services company, joins me during this On Air Coaching call to discuss her next steps when navigating this potential career opportunity that could impact her business.

Join us as we also dive into how Lorraine can stay focused and attract ideal clients to her business by leveraging her podcast to get consistent leads.

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487: 4 Coaching Models That Save You Time

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Do you love your business, but lately it's feeling more like a job with a schedule that won't let you take any time off? Are you struggling with how to make a shift that will give you more time while still serving your clients?

This week, I'm sharing 4 coaching models that can save you time as a one to one coach and allow you create boundaries around your schedule.

Listen in to hear how you can scale your business to new heights while working less time.

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486: How We Do Goal Setting with Our Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:35:00 +0000

As an entrepreneur it's important to set measurable goals for your business and know which tasks you need to prioritize in order to reach those goals.

In this week's episode, Elizabeth joins me as we walk you through the goal setting process in the Six Figures Lab.

Listen in to learn how you can create a rhythm when it comes to setting weekly, quarterly and yearly goals and also how having an accountability process and celebrating your wins can lead you to reaching your goals quicker.

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485: [coaching] How to Stop Being a Bottleneck with Madison Wetherill

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Madison Wetherill is a successful web designer for food bloggers. While she wants to scale her team and increase her capacity, she isn't sure if she's ready and also doesn't want the quality of her product to suffer.

Join us as we dig into how she can slowly shift herself into that CEO mindset while improving her workflow and operations so she can expand her business without working more hours or compromising her product.

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484: Laser Coaching in $ix Figures Lab

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Listening to other people's questions and gaining insight from the answers can give us so much value.

Today we're giving you an inside look into our lightning round of coaching from one of our monthly calls in our group coaching program $ix Figures Lab.

In this round of laser coaching, you can hear questions directly from our clients on topics like saying no to new ideas and specializing in either DIY clients or Done-for-you clients.

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483: 3 Things to Do Each Week on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you been struggling with learning how to use LinkedIn effectively for your business?

This week, LinkedIn expert Louise Brogan joins us to share 3 simple things you can do each week to maximize your time on LinkedIn.

Listen in to hear how you can create an action plan to expand your network with your ideal clients and grow your business purposefully.

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482: [success] How She Set Boundaries and Raised Prices with Elizabeth Hall

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Elizabeth Hall is an educational consultant, founder of Hall Educational Resources and a client of the Six Figures Lab who implemented strategy and made some small shifts in her business over the last 60 days that expanded her client experience and gave some big results.

Listen in as Elizabeth shares how she was able to set appropriate boundaries with her clients, raise her prices and take action to grow her business to new heights.

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481: [coaching] How to Design a Corporate Offer with Attorney Amy Grubb

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you been struggling with creating the perfect offer for your ideal client after making some shifts in your business?

Amy Grubb is an attorney who pivoted her business after joining Six Figures Lab to focus on teaching business development to lawyers in law firms.

Join us in this episode as we go over some of the ways Amy can position and price her corporate offer so that her ideal clients can see the value and transformation she brings to their business.

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480: When You Suddenly Become a Caregiver with Dr. Regina Koepp

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Dr. Regina Koepp is a clinical psychologist and gerontologist, founder and director of the Center for Mental Health & Aging and is also the host of the Psychology of Aging Podcast. Regina is passionate about mental health and aging, and also helping caretakers of aging parents get the resources they need to have a healthy family dynamic.

In this episode, Regina and I talk about how you can prepare for and cope with suddenly becoming the caretaker of your elderly parents, including how to set boundaries and how to have difficult conversations.

Listen in as she uses her expertise to offer support, resources and hope to those in the caregiver role.

Follow Dr. Regina Koepp on Instagram or LinkedIn and listen to her podcast Psychology of Aging.

You can also visit her website:

https://www.drreginakoepp.com/

Resources mentioned:

https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/how-to-start-the-conversation-with-your-aging-parents/

https://regina-koepp.mykajabi.com/blog/how-to-start-a-senior-living-discussion-with-aging-parents

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479: [coaching] Should She Rebrand Her Coaching Practice with Cat Cantrill

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you been thinking it's time to rebrand your business? Rebranding can sometimes take away valuable time that could be spent getting more clients.

Cat Cantrill was the owner of a successful dance studio, but during the pandemic, she decided to focus solely on her coaching business, which made her realize she needed a rebrand to attract the right clients.

Listen in as we talk about some of the ways Cat can rebrand and refresh her coaching business to separate it from her dance studio and expand her business.

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478: Stepping Into Leadership with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Are you struggling with hiring and managing a high performing team?

Do you want to learn how you can step into a leadership role?

In this episode, Shelli joins me to talk about what it takes to step into a leadership role and the two different types of leaders.

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477: [success] How Louise Brogan Quadrupled Her Revenue

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:35:00 +0000

If you have ever considered specializing, or perhaps you're scared or hesitant, this episode is a must-listen.

Louise Brogan is a LinkedIn consultant that has found success and profitability by niching down. We recount the steps since our on-air coaching call in August of 2018, and the changes that she has made along her journey to quadruple her revenue.

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475: Sneak Peek Inside $ix Figures Lab Laser Coaching

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Want a sneak peek inside our $ix Figures Lab Laser Coaching calls?

In this episode, Elizabeth and I are sharing a sample from the monthly Laser Coaching calls inside our $ix Figures Lab group coaching program.

Questions are submitted each month, grouped, and then answered during our live call.

Some clients ask questions each call and others learn from listening to other people's questions.

This is our favorite call of the month, and we hope you enjoy a taste of our lightning coaching.

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474: [success] Finding Her Next Level with Veronica "V" Sagastume

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Are you trying to grow to your next level of success in your business?

Are you investing your time, money and resources in your business to maximize your revenue and profit?

Veronica "V" Sagastume is the business owner of Fortified Accounting. As a member of Six Figures Lab, V has pivoted her business and is set to quadruple last year's revenue. V joins me in this episode to share a few inspirational strategies on how you can niche down, show up in the online space, and expand your business as well.

Apply now to join Six Figures Lab enrolling in June https://bizchix.com/sixfigureslab

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472: Turn Team Performance Around with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 May 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Are you struggling with team performance and issues within your company?

If you are, how are you able to identify that you are having team issues?

In this episode, Shelli and I join together and dive into our four favorite team leadership tools that can help you more easily lead your team regardless of the size of your team or the type of business that you have.

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When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📆 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you.
👉Register now for the Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th!
📅 Apply now to join Leadership Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who have a team of 5 or more. Get the tools and confidence to become the leader your team needs and a community to support you!

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471: Dealing with Shame Around Hiring Help

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 May 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you ever felt ashamed or embarrassed for hiring someone to take care of your children, clean your house, or wash your car?

Or have you been perhaps on the opposite side and you have questioned someone else's choices about paying for those services?

Join me and Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach for the $ix Figures Lab, to talk about how women entrepreneurs deal with shame around hiring help.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

CLICK HERE to register for our FREE Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate
📆 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you.
👉Register now for the Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th!
📅 Apply now to join Leadership Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who have a team of 5 or more. Get the tools and confidence to become the leader your team needs and a community to support you!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/471. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

470: [coaching] Two Ways to Expand Capacity with Liz Murphy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 May 2021 09:35:00 +0000

When you are overbooked with clients and are struggling to manage the amount of work that you have, this usually means that you are at capacity.

Liz Murphy's college advising business has been growing so fast in the past year which made her decide that she needs to streamline some of her processes and hire somebody to help her serve her clients.

Listen in as we explore some of the ways that Liz can expand capacity so that she can help more students and families find the right college for them.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

CLICK HERE to sign up for the FREE Retainer Roadmap Workshop on June 10th.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📆 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you.
👉Register now for the Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th!
📅 Apply now to join Leadership Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who have a team of 5 or more. Get the tools and confidence to become the leader your team needs and a community to support you!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/470. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

469: Do You Need to Uplevel Your Clients?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0000

What if the clients that got you HERE, may not be the clients that get you THERE.

If you've been thinking that it's time to uplevel your clients, then this episode is for you.

CLICK HERE to register for The Retainer Roadmap Workshop.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📆 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you.
👉Register now for the Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th!
📅 Apply now to join Leadership Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who have a team of 5 or more. Get the tools and confidence to become the leader your team needs and a community to support you!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/469. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Remember, I believe in you!

468: May I Send You Clients?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0000

If I could send you 4 of your ideal clients today, do you know what you would ask for?

Are you a generalist or a specialist because I like to refer specialists.

Join me today to learn if you are easily referable and the steps to take if you are not because I would love to refer you business.

CLICK HERE to learn more about $ix Figures Lab

CLICK HERE to get our FREE training on specializing - Discover Your Blue Ocean Superpower

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📅 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you.
👉 Register now for the Retainer Roadmap workshop on June 10th!
🗓 Apply now to join Leadership Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who have a team of 5 or more. Get the tools and confidence to become the leader your team needs and a community to support you!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/468. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

467: Is Scope Creep Impacting Your Growth?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Have you ever started to resent a client? Perhaps you accommodated a request and then regret it.

This is called scope creep and it can really impact how you grow and scale your business. But never fear, in this episode I coach you around how to handle these sometimes sticky situations whether they are new or have been going on for years.

And we are sharing our tried and true email scripts for navigating these sometimes difficult conversations.

CLICK HERE to get our email scripts to help you manage scope creep.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📅 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. Our next enrollment period opens June 2021!
👉 Sign up to get on the waitlist for our next retainer workshop coming this June 2021.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/467. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

466: [coaching] How to Expand Her Consulting Practice with Michelle Slade

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0000

As you scale and expand your business, it is important to ask: what should you invest in and how can you make changes so that you're doing only your highest level work?

Today's episode is an on-air coaching call with Michelle Slade of C4 Consulting where she does strategic planning and leadership coaching to bring community-improving visions into reality.

In order for her to expand her consulting practice, we figure out what kind of help she needs so she can get out of capacity and grow her business.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📅 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. Our next enrollment period opens June 2021!
🏁 Sign up to get on the waitlist for our next retainer workshop coming this June 2021.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/466. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

465: [success] You Can Always Go Backwards with Madison Wetherill

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Today's guest is a true testament to the value of experimenting and niching down.

Madison Wetherill is a website designer for food bloggers who use WordPress and are at a certain level in their business. In the past couple of years, she has grown her team and scaled her business as the CEO of Grace and Vine Studios.

Madison believed that if things didn't work out, you can always go backwards. But everything fell into place when she finally specialized.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
📅 Apply now to join $ix Figures Lab, our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. Our next enrollment period opens June 2021!
🏁 Sign up to get on the waitlist for our next retainer workshop coming this June 2021.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/465. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

464: [success] Growing to Capacity with Danielle Droitsch

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Danielle Droitsch is an executive coach and consultant for mission-driven organizations. Before she joined $ix Figures Lab last year, she was right in the middle of a cross-country move and a looming pandemic.

Tune in as Danielle shares how she went from being in fear, wondering how she would get her next clients, to now growing to capacity and working with her ideal clients.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
☎️ Join me for a 1:1 interest call for Six Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. Click to fill out the application and my team will connect with you to set up our call. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability, and a community of women who will get you. I'm so excited that several of our clients have had their highest revenue months ever in February!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/464. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

463: [coaching] How to Niche Down Further with Melissa Rose

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Join me in today's episode as I coach my client, Melissa Rose, into how she can niche down further to scale her business.

Aside from being a dance educator for more than 20 years, Melissa has established a coaching business for brick and mortar owners to gain more visibility. Listen in as we figure out the ways she can maximize her reach by bringing more value to her ideal clients.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

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When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
☎️ Join me for a 1:1 interest call for Six Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. Click to fill out the application and my team will connect with you to set up our call. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. I'm so excited that several of our clients have had their highest revenue months ever in February!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/463. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

462: [success] When Opportunity Meets Preparation with Dr. Traci Baxley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Dr. Traci Baxley is back on the podcast to share how much growth she has experienced in her business in the last year. She is a pivotal voice for social justice parenting but it has not been an easy road to building her business.

So many opportunities came her way which had a lot of decisions to go along with them. Listen in as Dr. Traci shares how she found success in her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for diversity and inclusion.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

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When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy, and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
☎️ Join me for a 1:1 interest call for Six Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. Click to fill out the application and my team will connect with you to set up our call. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. I'm so excited that several of our clients have had their highest revenue months ever in February!

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/462.

[encore] 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Offer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0000

Want to have a stable flow of revenue in your service business? The retainer offer is one of my favorite ways to create monthly recurring revenue that helps you grow and scale.

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When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
Join me for a 1:1 interest call for Six Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. Click to fill out the application and my team will connect with you to set up our call. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. I'm so excited that several of our clients have had their highest revenue months ever in February!

Connect with Natalie:

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/437.

461: Retainer Offers - Five Common Mistakes

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Retainers provide predictable recurring revenue to your business and allow you to know what you can afford to invest in next. I LOVE the stability retainer offers create for service businesses, but retainers can also cause problems if you don't structure them correctly, so today I'm covering FIVE common mistakes for you to avoid in your retainer offer.

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When you are ready, here are a few ways we can help grow your service business.

🎧 Subscribe to our weekly podcasts Stacking Your Team and The BizChix Podcast.
🎯 Purchase one of our LAST Strategy Sessions. There are only a handful left and it is an incredible way to get expert 1:1 coaching, strategy and an action plan. After April, they will only be available to clients in our programs.
✅ Get support as you hire with Your Next Best Hire course. There are 18 modules that include everything you need to successfully hire your next high-performing team member. Hiring mistakes are expensive and this course will walk you through each step, so you have a process going forward you can replicate.
☎️ Join me for a 1:1 interest call for Six Figures Lab our group coaching program for service business owners who want to take home $8-10K per month. Click to fill out the application and my team will connect with you to set up our call. This group is ideal for women with sales averaging $3000 or more per month and provides nearly daily access to me, accountability and a community of women who will get you. I'm so excited that several of our clients have had their highest revenue months ever in February!

Connect with Natalie:

This episode first appeared at BizChix.com/461.

460: How We Hired an Executive Assistant

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Have you considered hiring an assistant? Or have you hired an assistant and it didn't work out? So many of our clients in both of our group coaching programs and 1:1 mentorship program are hiring an assistant which is honestly one of the most personal and intimate positions you can hire for.

Join us for this throwback episode as we go behind the scenes and share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. You'll also hear our process of finding candidates, interviewing and hosting a trial period with the right candidate.

Plus, three years later, I'm sharing some updates on how the business has changed and reflecting with key takeaways.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to book your last chance for a Strategy Session with Natalie.

CLICK HERE to purchase the Your Next Best Hire signature course.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/460. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

459: [success] Scaling a Niche Business from Rural Montana with Michelle Patten

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:35:00 +0000

It can be terrifying to niche down because it feels so counter-intuitive to narrow who you are targeting. But today's guest is a great example of how specializing made it so easy for her to get clients and to simplify her visibility and hiring efforts.

Michelle Patten is a bookkeeper and business consultant for agriculture businesses. Listen in to know how she found success in choosing to work with a very specific industry.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/459. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

458: [mindset] 3 Mindset Issues Blocking Your Growth

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Are there some things you know you could do to grow your business, but you are just not doing them?

Today let's get you unstuck and moving forward by learning how to handle fear of judgment, fear of failure, and money mindset issues that may be holding you back.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/458. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

457: [productivity] How to Get More Time

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:35:00 +0000

What if I could simplify your life and business, and still get you more time, money, and energy?

Today let's talk about the 80-20 rule: 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Listen in as I share how you can apply this simple principle to almost any event you can imagine.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/457. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

456: [anniversary] Behind The Scenes with Our Coaches

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:35:00 +0000

Seven years ago, I never could have imagined that this podcast and this business would be what it is today.

And what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going behind the scenes with your coaches? Shelli and I dive into our history together, our own personal backgrounds, and what you can expect from us in the coming months.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/456. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

455: My Hiring Mistakes

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:35:00 +0000

If you have hired before and it did not turn out as well as you expected, I'm here to tell you that your past mistakes should not stop you from hiring again.

Today I share five mistakes I've personally made while building out my team, and what you can do to make hiring much easier.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/455. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

454: [success] Letting Go of Control as You Grow with Abby Herman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:35:00 +0000

I'm so excited to welcome back our client, Abby Herman, to talk about how her business experienced over 50% growth in the past two years.

Abby is a content strategist and coach for business owners who want to gain visibility by using her personalized content strategies and implementation. As she experienced a significant increase in revenue, the only way to keep up was to let go of control and grow her team.

Join us this episode as Abby shares how her business grew in a different direction than she anticipated, and how she kept up with the challenge of hiring despite past mistakes.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/454. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

453: Is It Time to Build or Stabilize?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:35:00 +0000

When you first start your business, the focus is on growth, getting new clients, and serving them to your highest ability. But at some point, you will start to notice some bottlenecks that will impede your growth.

In this episode, I will help you figure out whether you need to build a bigger business or stabilize what you currently have.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire.

BizChix Episodes on Building:

BizChix Episodes on Stabilizing:

Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 141: The team that got you HERE may not be the team that gets you THERE
Episode 142: Hiring is a Project (to be released on January 12, 2021)
Episode 143: When You're Scared to Hire Again (to be released on January 19, 2021)

Work with Us:

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/453. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

452: How to Give Yourself a Raise

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Think about your goals for 2021.

What are your financial goals for your business? How much do you want to pay yourself in the next 12 months?

I want all of us to get a raise this year, but that only happens with intention. Join me in this episode as we make a plan and explore some of the mindset issues that may come in different scenarios.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/452. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

451: Mindset: Fear of Success

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Mindset issues creep in at the most inopportune times like when you're trying to take advantage of the momentum that comes with the new year.

Today I am once again sharing a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, about the fear of success. If you find yourself getting stuck in your head or stuck in this fear, let's dive in and talk about what you can do to counter this mindset issue.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/451. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

450: [coaching] How to Grow a Referral Based Business with Sara Hyzdu

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Through a neuroscience approach, Sara Hyzdu of Why Grey Matters helps other CEOs to perform better based on how their brain works.

Sara joins me in today's on-air coaching call to ask for help on how she can grow her referral-based business. Not only do we discuss how she can frame her offers better, but I also coach her on how to prioritize her time.

CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode.

CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab.

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/450. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

449: Mindset: Imposter Syndrome

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like a fraud? You keep on thinking that pretty soon, everyone is going to find out that you don't know what you're doing. Guess what? Everyone does.

As we're moving into a new year, I will be reading a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, in hopes that this will help you not get stuck or be held back from your greatness.

Let this New Year lead to the birth of new ideas and bigger thinking.

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448: How to Maximize A Group Coaching Program

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Whether you are in a group coaching program or thinking of joining one, this episode will offer insight on how you can maximize your investment of time, money, and energy.

Today I will share my experiences as not only a member of other coaches' programs, but also as someone who has run several group programs of my own.

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447: The Power of Gratitude and Affirmations with Tara Humphrey

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I am excited to feature someone who lives and breathes gratitude and affirmations in her life.

My guest today is Tara Humphrey, CEO of a healthcare consulting firm in London, and a former client. Tune in to know how she sets goals for herself, and how her practice of affirmations actually brought this episode to be.

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446: [coaching] How to Build a Retainer Business with Amy Lebeck

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Amy Lebeck has been operating two profitable businesses: Money Grove which provides daily management services for individuals and small businesses, and Taskmasters which provides virtual paraplanning for financial planners.

Amy reached out for a coaching call because she was at capacity and has been feeling stuck for a while. Join me in today's on-air coaching call to find out how I helped her build a retainer business that she can scale.

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445: Everyone's a Mess

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don't measure up?

I'm here to remind you that it's normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that's okay.

Join me in today's episode as we do our best to stop the comparison game by taking control and doing actionable steps.

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Thank You for 2.5 Million Downloads

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:49:00 +0000

A message of gratitude to you. Thank you for listening, thank you to my guests, and for all of you who have worked on the show behind the scenes. I am humbled by the success of the show.

444: How to Keep More Money From Your Biz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Think about how much money you personally took out of your business in the past 6 months. If your answer is zero, then you're most likely running a hobby, not a business.

In line with my goal to help women prosper in all areas of life, I am sharing 8 strategies that will help you keep more money from your businesses. Because by creating more profit and taking more money, women are able to improve the quality of their lives, including the people around them.

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443: [coaching] How to Get Out of Overwhelm with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:35:00 +0000

This is very common for a lot of entrepreneurs. It might be an issue of niching down, hiring, or maybe even tackling the fear of expanding.

Listen in to find out how I helped LaKeesha get out of her overwhelming situation.

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442: CEO Day - Determine Your Business Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Today I share a time-honored tool in the business world: the SWOT analysis.

SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and it is a great strategic planning tool that helps you look at your business internally and externally.

Before you create a plan for 2021, let's pause and analyze how things are currently going in your business, and figure out what improvements you can make in the future.

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441: [coaching] How to Uplevel Your Clients with Tracy Jepson

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Before having her own consulting firm, Tracy Jepson was offering her bookkeeping services only as a side-gig. Now, she is the CEO and Owner of TLJ Bookkeeping + Consulting, a certified Profit First Mastery firm that helps their clients increase their profitability.

In this coaching call, I help her find clarity on how she can up-level her clients and focus on what she enjoys working on the most.

We discuss finding her ideal clients, building her own team, and figuring out where she can specialize.

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440: Productivity: Why You Need Workflows with Melissa V. Morris

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:35:00 +0000

As business owners, we all want to operate more efficiently and to have order in the way we do things. This is where workflows come into play.

Today we invited systems expert, Melissa V. Morris, to talk about the processes that you can implement to ensure productivity and harmony within your team.

We explore why workflows are so important because no matter how big or small your business is, there is always room for operational improvement.

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439: Should You Launch a Group Program

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Have you thought about adding a group program to your business?

In this episode, we will be defining the 3 types of group programs you can launch for your business: Membership Sites, Masterminds, and Group Coaching. With each of these types, I will give you the positives, the negatives, and what I've learned from trying all of them and having worked with many clients who've done the same.

Let's figure out which of these, if any, is a fit for you and your business!

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438: [success] How She Specialized Her Consulting Practice with Ericka Aguilar

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Ericka Aguilar has a successful consulting practice working with Dentists, but was getting burnt out with the one-on-one work and year-long consulting gigs. She loved her clients but the business she built was not something that could grow beyond her.

Ericka reached out to me for help and we worked together in a VIP Day and made some huge changes to her business.

Today, three months after our session, Ericka shares what has happened since we worked together and how she is now leading a scalable company that no longer rests only on her shoulders.

She also is getting more qualified referrals and incredible opportunities since specializing.

Ericka's journey through entrepreneurship will inspire you no matter where you are in your business and if you need to specialize more in your business, it just might give you the confidence to take the next step in that direction.

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437: 5 Reasons You Need a Retainer Biz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Wouldn't it be exciting to know how much money is coming into your business for the next 6 months?

In today's episode, I share why offering a retainer is such a great way to create financial stability and predictable income in your business. Let me walk you through what exactly a retainer is, what type of businesses it is best for, and why you need to offer this kind of arrangement to your clients.

Ready to find out if a retainer offer is a good fit for you and your business?

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436: Sales Goals with Reena Philpot

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Do you know how to set sales goals for your business?

I'm joined today by Sales Coach, Reena Philpot, to discuss how setting a sales goal can help you measure your business's progress, and how it gives you something to work for. Reena has grown her local business into a multi-million dollar success story through the help of her sales prowess.

Listen to this episode to find out how you can focus on your sales goal, and what you can do if you ever come across some stumbling blocks in meeting your goals.

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435: The Fastest Way to Scale to $300,000 per Year

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Today, I am sharing a business model that I never hear talked about in the online world or on podcasts.

I am going to tell you the fastest way to grow a business to $300,000 in revenue with very few expenses. So you are putting $100,000 or more into your pockets each year!

And hint, it doesn't involve selling courses, selling products, offering group programs or building a large team.

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434: Productivity: Delete, Automate, Delegate, Do with Tiffanie Jordan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Ready for more time in your life?

Today, I'm joined by Biz Chix Inc.'s Manager of Operations, Tiffanie Jordan, and together we are sharing how to figure out what to delete, automate, delegate and do.

Listen in as Tiffanie and I give examples from our lives and a few famous people, too!

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433: 5 Common Team Leadership Mistakes with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Today I'm joined by Shelli Warren, Chief People Officer of Biz Chix, Inc., and host of our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, to discuss 5 common mistakes that leaders make when building their own teams.

Whether you're making your first hire or you're expanding your team, Shelli and I will walk you through which leadership mistakes to avoid and how to adjust along the way.

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432: Top Social Media Tools

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0000

For the last episode of this year's Social Media Summer Camp series, we asked members of our community to share their favorite social media tools.

Let our Accountability Coach, Elizabeth Cook, guide you through this mashup episode as we explore online tools that can help you automate tasks and manage your social media.

Social Media Tools Recommended:

Alicia Henderson – Facebook Live, Instagram Live, LinkedIn Live
Alma Bradford – Asana
Amber Peterson – Tailwind Tribes
Amy Woods – Buffer
Jessica Morrison – Later
Karen Nelson – Facebook Pixel
Louise Brogan – Headliner

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431: How to Hire a Social Media Manager with Alma Bradford

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:35:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Media Summer Camp, Alma Bradford joins me to talk about how to successfully hire and outsource your social media content creation and strategy.

With a background in project management combined with her passion for storytelling and writing, Alma started her own social media and content marketing agency, 360 Content Pro, running marketing campaigns for global companies and startup businesses. Today, Alma coaches and mentors women entrepreneurs to become the CEO and build their own social media agency.

Before you decide to hire someone for your social media, listen in as Alma shares how to find the right people to help you build your audience and create content that attracts your ideal client.

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430: [coaching] How to Monetize Your Facebook Group with Shannon Crow

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Shannon Crow is a yoga entrepreneur. She became a yoga teacher in 2006 and continues to teach weekly group and private classes in Owen Sound, Ontario, with a specialty in Yoga for Pelvic Health.

With The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and Facebook group, she has built a playful, diverse, and supportive community to accomplish her goal of helping yoga teachers define their niche and thrive at marketing. The group now has more than 8000 members.

For Social Media Summer Camp, I coach her on how she can use her Facebook group for more than community building. Shannon is so generous about giving to her audience, and I believe that she can build on that base and use her Facebook group to gain more business.

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429: What to Do BEFORE You Run Ads with Karen Nelson

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Karen Nelson learned Digital Marketing from the trenches. She has managed social media channels with thousands of followers, deployed thousands of corporate emails, and produced countless content and marketing campaigns. But what she is most passionate about is working with paid ads because the results are measurable with numbers that track almost every detail.

In this episode of Social Media Summer Camp, I talk with Karen on how to prepare your lead magnet and what to expect before diving into the world of paid ads.

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428: How to Sell on Instagram with Jacqueline Snyder

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:35:00 +0000

I am so excited to have Instagram expert Jacqueline Snyder of The Product Boss back on the podcast today.

She's mastered the platform's features, figured out all the best sales strategies, and how to use direct messages to develop a one-on-one relationship with your audience.

Jacqueline sharpened her product selling skills running and designing for fashion companies. Today, she and her partner, Minna, have a combined 27 years experience in building product-based businesses, and have made multi-six-figure in sales online. They consider it their mission to help both makers and entrepreneurs reach their revenue goals selling online.

Listen in as Jacqueline shares why DMs are magic, how to use Stories, and what following the breadcrumbs mean.

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427: Facebook Organic Growth with Rachel Miller

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Rachel Miller has perfected the art of getting people to pay attention on Facebook. She has gone viral 49 times and her company Moolah Marketing helps other businesses and entrepreneurs do the same. She has appeared on Good Morning America and her book has sold over 100,000 copies.

On the third episode of this year's Social Media Summer Camp, Rachel gives us tips on what content gets engagement and the three main things to optimize for Facebook if you're serious about growing your audience.

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426: The Latest in LinkedIn with Louise Brogan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Today we are diving deep into LinkedIn, the first platform in our Social Media Summer Camp Series.

Louise Brogan is a sought-after LinkedIn expert who helps companies and entrepreneurs maximize their presence and go beyond just creating profiles on the platform.

This is her third time on the podcast. We talk about all the latest features on LinkedIn and why you should be using them.

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425: How to Maximize Your Social Media Presence

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:35:00 +0000

In this episode, I am kicking off our Social Media Summer Camp Series. We will cover LinkedIn, Instagram, Ads, Groups, Audience Building, Outsourcing Social and the best tools for social media. You will be amazed and inspired by all of the stories you'll hear.

My goal is that you walk away from this series, confident in knowing where you need to focus your time on social media with a clear strategy that will bring you clients.

But before we begin, may I ask you the same questions I ask every client when I start working with her: How are you currently getting clients? How do you want to get them in the future? Are your ideal clients on social media?

Today I figure out how to maximize your social media presence, and I break down the process for you in five steps. Use this process to get clear about where you want to focus as you revamp your social media strategy.

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424: The Stages of Small Business [The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Our mission at BizChix is to help you grow a profitable business that supports your goals and builds a legacy.

This episode is all about the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework. The framework helps us have a common language to share about our businesses.

I talk you through my recommendations for each stage, and also key questions you need to ask yourself in order to build and grow a successful business.

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SYT 19: Leading a Large Virtual Team with Kate Ahl

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423: Business Beach Reads

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Our accountability coach Elizabeth Cook takes over the BizChix podcast this week. She rounds up the avid readers in our BizChix community to give their recommendations for Business Beach Reads.

Going to the beach may not be possible for many of us right now but it's always possible to continually improve by learning and reading.

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Book Recommendations:

Abby Herman - They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan
Danielle Liss - Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott and anything by Patrick Lencioni
Erica Mandy - Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Helen Jacobs - Winging It: Stop Thinking, Start Doing: Why Action Beats Planning Every Time by Emma Isaacs
Elizabeth Cook - Overcoming Underearning: Overcome Your Money Fears and Earn What You Deserve by Barbara Stanny
Melina Palmer - A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas by Warren Berger
Reena Philpot - Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bahcall
Shelli Warren - The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities by Patrick M. Lencioni

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422: We Need Each Other with Dr. Traci Baxley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Today I am coached by Dr. Traci Baxley on how to talk to my white kids (ages 5, 8 and 18) about racism. We recorded this epsidode as a Facebook Live about 10 hours before is being released.

Thank you Dr. Traci Baxley for sharing that We Need Each Other and for your teaching on Radical Love and how we can learn from each other.

Dr. Traci Baxley has been an educator for over 30 years, a TEDx speaker, and she is mother of five biracial children.

Listen in as she uses her experience and expertise to support parents in developing trusting family relationships and building self-advocacy, independence and humanity in their children.

Follow her on Instagram where she is building a village of parents who want to learn and grow and be part of change.

You can also visit her Website.

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421: Is My Niche Too Small? [understanding micro-niches]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 May 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Did you know that going small can help you grow big? This is an absolutely counterintuitive concept. But it works.

Going small can help you grow big.

One of the concepts I teach the most is the power of specializing and how it actually makes your business easier and more profitable.

But some of you ask, can a niche be too small? How do I know?

Today we're talking about micro-niches and I am thrilled to feature several BizChix community members who saw their business explode once they chose to serve small.

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420: Find Your Story and Get the Publicity You Deserve with Amanda Berlin

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 May 2020 09:35:00 +0000

I believe every woman, including you, has an important story to share with the world.

Your stories help others see what is unique about you. It makes you memorable.

But how do you get your stories out there?

How do you know what will resonate with others and how do you get the media interested?

In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined by Public Relations Expert and Host of the The Empowered Publicity Podcast, Amanda Berlin.

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419: [coaching] Should She Offer Classes or Hire More Providers with Lydia Paasch

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 May 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Lydia Paasch discovered her passion for personal finance after she read her first Dave Ramsey book. After a career with one of the nation's top accounting firms and experience as an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, she now helps small businesses keep their books in order.

In this on-air coaching call, I help Lydia figure out the best next step for her growing bookkeeping business. She has started offering classes to draw more clients to her, but they are not filling as easily as she imagined. We discuss who her ideal client really is, how she can attract more of them and how to grow her team.

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Books Mentioned:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz

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417: The Science of Mindset with Allison Jordan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0000

One of the most important things we can work on right now as entrepreneurs is maintaining a positive mindset. Easier said than done, right? If you are trapped in fear and in a loop of procrastination, then how are you going to attract your right fit client?

Our guest today, Allison Jordan, is an expert on the connection between our gut, brain and nervous system and she joins me to discuss the biology behind my RESET framework for moving through mindset issues.

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Books, Tools or Events Mentioned:

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Enthusiasm Makes the Difference by Dr. Norman Peale
RESET Your Mindset by Natalie Eckdahl
Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions by Allison Jordan

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416: The Power of Experimenting: Embrace Ms. Trial and Ms. Error

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Think back to the story of Goldilocks. Remember how she tries Mama and Papa Bear's porridge? One is too hot, the other too cold and then, she settles on Baby Bear's, which is just right.

I'm going to share my own entrepreneurial Goldilocks story of trial and error. It took me a long time to get to "just right."

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Books, Tools or Events Mentioned:

RESET Your Mindset

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415: [coaching] How Do You Take Your Local Service Business Online to a Global Audience with Devy Baseley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Devy Baseley has a successful business in Australia teaching French. While she wants to maintain her local business, she sees a lot of opportunities to take her business online and reach a global audience, especially clients in North America.

Devy has started to learn about online business. She has implemented a few strategies and is savvy already with social media. We dig into how she can use Facebook ads and her new Facebook group to grow the online component of her business.

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413: It's Not About The Price with Melina Palmer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Why do we make the buying decisions we do? What leads us to say yes, when we might not have been planning to? What are the barriers to a potential client saying yes to you? How should we share testimonials?

In this episode, you will get answers to those questions and so much more as I am joined with Behavioral Economics Expert and Host of the Brainy Business Podcast, Melina Palmer.

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412: [coaching] How To Increase Revenue When You Are At Capacity with Gena Lester

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Gena Lester has a successful local service-based business, but she is at capacity. She wants to grow and there are a few options she can pursue.

In this on-air coaching call, we discuss ways to increase prices, ways to package her services differently, whether or not she should hire another provider, and how she could immediately get more time back with an executive assistant who helps both in the business and her personal life.

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411: How To Pivot Your Small Business [Managing Changes During A Pandemic]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:40:53 +0000

We are experiencing an unprecedented time in our world and it is having a direct and immediate impact on our economy, our communities and potentially our businesses.

I have buckets of ideas for you on how to pivot if necessary during this uncertain time and STAY in business.

Guess what? People are still going to purchase products and services during a pandemic. YES, our behavior is very much changed. Some of it is temporary, some of it will be long term. This time period will change us.

Your mission should you choose to accept it is to get into The Cognitive (rational) part of your brain and not allow emotion and fear to rule your decisions.

I am going to help you figure out how to anticipate the needs of others and be agile without seeming scattered. We are going to serve and build goodwill. We are going to follow the golden rule of business and treat others the way we want to be treated in business. And we are going to stay in business. We've got this my friend!

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410: What Happens After You Hire [interview with Shelli Warren]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:35:00 +0000

What happens after you hire someone? This is a phase of having a team that is not often talked about. Luckily, we have an expert right here on the BizChix team and I am delighted to have our team and leadership coach, Shelli Warren, join me on the podcast today.

Shelli reveals the things you need to think about in terms of planning for someone's first day, training them in their new role, and how to give difficult feedback. Plus, I sprinkle in my own experiences along the way from being a team member at other organizations and on-boarding here at BizChix.

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409: Preparing for the Coronavirus as a Small Business Owner with Dr. Amy Zalman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:35:48 +0000

When I started thinking about the impact of the Coronavirus on our clients and community members who are women who primarily own local service-based businesses, online businesses, or some hybrid of the two, I wanted to have a conversation with someone who could see things from a 10,000-foot view.

The person that immediately came to mind was Dr. Amy Zalman, a Professor of Foresight at Georgetown University and the Founder of Prescient, a consulting firm that helps executives and teams anticipate the impacts of critical global trends so that they can capitalize on changing conditions, stay ahead of the competition and minimize risk.

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408: [coaching] How to Get Unstuck with April Caldwell

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:35:00 +0000

April's business is stalled. She has invested a lot of time and money in multiple courses and coaches. But she STILL needs more clients!

April wants to know how to find more of her right-fit clients – clients who are willing to pay for her services. We talk about all of this and more on this on-air coaching episode…and my advice may surprise you.

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407: [coaching] How to Grow Her Biz and Work Less with Beth Haselhorst

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:35:00 +0000

What happens when you've been in business for 10 years and you're ready to work less, but make more? And, how can you accomplish this goal if you don't have an audience outside of your past clients?

On this on-air coaching call, I strategize with Beth Haselhorst on how to grow the instruction design and video training business she owns with her husband without taking time away from raising their six-year-old son.

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406: Discover Your Blue Ocean Superpower

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:35:00 +0000

In this episode, you'll find out the key to discovering your blue ocean superpower.

It's a combination of deep thought over the last several years from reading books like Blue Ocean Strategy, The Big Leap, Atomic Habits, and Built to Sell along with my boots on the ground experience coaching hundreds of women entrepreneurs!

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405: The Best Systems Checklist with Jordan Gill

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Want to know a secret? There is something that all of us who see under the hood of small businesses know…everyone is a hot mess behind the scenes!

No matter what your business, there is always a part of it that needs a good clean-up, including us here at BizChix. Our backend systems got so out of control that we brought in Operations Consultant, Jordan Gill, to help us out and she joins us on this episode to share a bit of her magic with you.

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404: [6th Anniversary] How I Navigated One of My Toughest Years (2019) with Guest Interviewer Elizabeth Cook

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Life is full of highs and lows, including mine. Last year was an especially tough year and yet, I was able to survive and thrive because of the support I had around me.

In commemoration of completing my 6th year of podcasting, please join me as I open up in what feels a very vulnerable way on the highs and lows of 2019.

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403: [coaching] How to Decide Where to Focus with Lindsay Recknell

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Do you ever feel pulled in lots of different directions and struggle with where to focus? In this on-air coaching call, I help speaker, facilitator, and educator, Lindsay Recknell, figure out what to keep doing and what to let go of. She is currently juggling three businesses, one of which pays the bills, another she wants to keep until she gets her investment back, and the third is her passion and where she wants to focus her energy on.

I'm so excited about where we ended up…I help Lindsay turn hope into ACTION and decide where to focus.

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402: [coaching] How to Get More Time and Profit with Jena Viviano

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:35:00 +0000

Do you want to know how to get more time and profit in your business? Jena is riding a huge growth wave in her business, but she has built her business by doing a lot of 1:1 work and now has several different ways she might grow. This episode covers a lot of options and we dig into podcasting strategies too. She's a gem and I think you will love this on-air coaching call.

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401: My Best Strategic Advice for Small Businesses

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:20:53 +0000

Happy New Year BizChix. To launch this year and hey, this new DECADE, I am sharing my best coaching advice for small businesses. These are things I would say to help you in 2020 if we were sitting across the table having a cup of coffee, going for a walk together or catching up on the phone. These are not old strategies or what I think might work, these are strategies and tactics I see working with our clients today!

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ON behalf of myself and the BizChix Team, thank you for inspiring us by doing what you do, it is our honor to help you grow your business and build wealth for your family and future.

So my friend, stay focused and go take some action.

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400: [coaching] Should She Launch a Group Program with Kelly Wittman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:35:00 +0000

Have you ever felt the pull to launch a group coaching program? Brand Designer and Strategist, Kelly Wittman, provides design, strategy and marketing services for purposeful small businesses through her company, Witt and Company. She's been in business for two years and she wants to know how she can create a group coaching program and also create more consistent revenue in her business.

In this on-air coaching session, I help Kelly decide whether or not now is the time to launch a group program. We also discuss how she can get help in her business and stay focused in her zone of genius.

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399: [coaching] Finding the Superpower She Can Monetize with Kim Beasley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:35:00 +0000

I bet you can relate to my guest today. She has so many ways she can help clients that it is tough for her to narrow down her offerings. The biggest problem is she has too many superpowers!

She already has a multi-six figure business working with a corporate client and their dealers, but she wants to diversify and work with entrepreneurs. In this on-air coaching call, I help Kim find the superpower she can monetize and boy, is it an amazing one!

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397: The Power of Forgiveness with Brenda Reiss

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:35:00 +0000

If you are human, then you can likely benefit from learning more about radical forgiveness. Why are we talking about forgiveness on a business podcast? Well, over the last six years, I have had the honor of working one on one or in group programs with hundreds of female entrepreneurs, and what I have learned is that our personal issues bleed into our business and vice versa.

The holiday season is upon us and I invited my client and forgiveness coach, Brenda Reiss, to share more about how we can navigate difficult situations we may encounter as we are around extended family, in-laws, office parties, etc.

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396: Secrets of High Performing Women [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:35:00 +0000

Today we dig into the qualities of High Performing women that I curated while working with 100's of clients 1/1 over the last 5 years and interviewing 100's of women for the podcast since 2014 including the most recent eleven in this series.

The truth is that anyone can be a high performer, but not everyone currently is. I hope you find one thing that you want to work on as you grow as a leader and business owner! At the end I'll share how I am growing.

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395: Building a Business to Run Without You with Tera Marie Pupa [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:35:00 +0000

Could you step away from your business and have it run just as smoothly without you? Tera Marie Pupa experienced this when she was forced to take a break from her business for a year while she battled cancer. Her remarkable team not only kept the business running but actually grew the business. As a result of their hard work and dedication, Tera Marie was able to continue taking her full salary during one of the most trying times of her life.

Tera Marie and her team of professional Transaction Coordinators at "VC|TC, Inc" do the paperwork for realtors, helping to free up their time so they can focus on listing and selling properties rather than chaining themselves to a stack of papers.

Listen to Tera Marie's wonderful story and discover how she built a business that could run and grow without her presence. Tera Marie also reveals what it was like for her to return to her business after her year-long leave of absence and how she transitioned back into her CEO mindset.

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394: How Private Detective Anna Stowe is Building a Scalable Business [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:35:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like you're in the wrong career? When work feels like a drag and you can't silence the nagging voice in your head telling you to go in a different direction, it could be time to stop and listen. Transitioning from a corporate background to entrepreneurship isn't easy, but it is possible and in this special episode of our High Performing Women series, Private Investigator, Anna Stowe, reveals exactly how it's done.

Anna is a fully licensed and insured Private Investigator and Mitigation Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in background checks, surveillance, criminal/civil, and family law investigations. If that wasn't enough, Anna is also the elected Sacramento District Governor for the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Let's just say that if you ever need to uncover the truth about something (or someone), you should give Anna a call.

Together, we piece the story of her rather unusual career path including how she managed to successfully transition from a corporate job to entrepreneurship and how other female entrepreneurs helped her to move her business forward.

So, if you're ready to discover what life is really like for a female private detective in a male dominated profession, have a listen!

In this episode, we investigate:

What it's really like to work as a Private Investigator
How Anna moved from a corporate role to launching her own private investigator business
How to find and connect with your ideal client

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393: Selling with Charm featuring Reena Philpot [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:35:00 +0000

We've all got our own reasons for starting a business and for the star of this episode of the High Performing Women series, it was about making a living to support her family. Reena Philpot and her husband Earl started their business, Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc, in their home garage 17 years ago. What started as a way to make a modest living soon escalated into an empire that serves over 500 businesses with annual sales of $1.7 million.

Neither Reena nor her husband could have predicted the fast-growing success of their business. As a husband and wife team, they have a combined experience of over 40+ years in service and sales in the document management industry. They offer great machines such as digital and multifunctional copiers and desktop printers to businesses, schools, and non-profits. They're both super passionate about their business and Reena's unique entrepreneurial journey is one that'll stay with you, inspire and motivate you to continue on your own journey to profit, growth, and success.

Listen in to discover how Reena built her business from the ground up and grab a notebook to take down all of the incredible advice she shares for anyone who wants to grow and improve their ability to sell.

If you love running a business and want to get better at selling, this episode is for you!

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How Reena grew her original business in her garage to a seven-figure business
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392: With Failure Comes Success with Serial Entrepreneur Charisse McCoy [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:35:00 +0000

Do you know anyone who owns their own business and hasn't failed in one way or another? Me neither. It's how you deal with failure that will either make or break your business. It doesn't get any easier when you aren't surrounded by people who understand what it's like to own a business either. In this episode, we speak to serial entrepreneur, the lovely and larger than life, Charisse McCoy who came from humble beginnings to forge her own business empire.

Charisse has owned a mailing company, collection agency, consulting firm and residential care facilities and lately, she's trying her hand as a software developer. She absolutely loves to teach others the empowerment that comes with self-employment and being a hands-on mom. Charisse formed Mom-e-Preneurs with the sole aim of supporting work at home moms of any age and ethnicity. While running a successful consulting business, raising a young family of her own, caring for disenfranchised children and intellectually disabled adults, Charisse has found time to follow her passion for writing and has released her first book: My Work At Home Mom.

So, if you've encountered failure and you're looking for a little inspiration to get you back on the right track, or you're just interested to hear some insightful stories from one of the most engaging and smart entrepreneurs out there, then make sure you tune in!

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The rise of introverts within business
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When she realised it was time to start her own business
How she turned her first major failure into success
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391: Scaling to Multiple Locations with Nickie Janes [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever thought about expanding your business to different locations? It can be a really big investment financially and emotionally, but when you get it right, there's nothing else quite like it. If you feel like another town or city could benefit from your business, you owe it them and yourself to try, right? I've invited Nickie Janes, a CEO who made the bold decision to scale up to take us through her journey on this episode of the BizChix podcast.

Nickie is a licensed aesthetician, Founder and CEO of Smooth boutiques and has over eighteen years of experience specializing in skincare and waxing. She's built her business from a one room studio to a seven-figure business with thirty employees in three locations in the Norfolk/Newport News area in Virginia. Nickie is great at what she does, cares deeply about the clients her team serve and loves helping women find financial security for themselves.

So, if you're tempted to branch out but don't quite know how, or you've only just started visualizing your multi-store empire then Nickie is someone you can definitely learn from. She's open about the internal struggles she faced and how she overcame them to really make a success of her boutiques. If you want to find out how she did it, make sure you tune in!

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Nickie's transition from working for someone to working for herself
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390: The Key Things to Track in Your Business with Layne Booth [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:35:00 +0000

Do spreadsheets, KPIs and dashboards make your head spin? If the answer is yes, then you're not alone. Fortunately, our guest on this episode of our High Performing Women series is able to take the scariest looking facts and figures and turn them into stories that any entrepreneur can understand.

Layne Booth is the Chief Profit Hunter at The Project Booth: A growth and opportunity agent for small business owners that are passionate about their product or service, but are getting sucked into daily operations versus executing their vision.

Layne has over a decade of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and sales and marketing companies and has spent significant time in the trenches, learning best practices in both process management and operations excellence.

She's been able to transition from a lucrative corporate position to a full-time entrepreneur and is the perfect person to learn from if you're contemplating a similar move.

Interested in finding out how she did it? And what data you should be tracking to help your business grow? Then listen in.

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How Layne knew what it was time to leave her corporate career behind
How to plan your transition into an entrepreneurial journey
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389: Downsizing While Increasing Profit with Jacqueline Snyder [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:35:00 +0000

No matter where you are on your business journey there is something for you in this episode.

Jacqueline Snyder has experience as a product entrepreneur, service provider, online entrepreneur, community builder and podcaster. She has worked solo, with a team and with a business partner.

I can't wait for you to hear about the many pivots Jacqueline Snyder has made in the last few years that have allowed her to downsize her business while creating more profit, launch a podcast and a NEW business.

Jacqueline is one of those women who always looks effortlessly stylish. She has over 20 years of experience in the garment industry and 12 years as an entrepreneur. She has founded three multi-six figure businesses and helped thousands of companies and entrepreneurs minimize the learning curve that comes with starting a new business and teaches them how to design and start their own clothing/product lines.

Whether you've got an idea for a product brewing or you've sat on the same idea for years, this episode of our High Performing Women series with my good friend, Jacqueline Snyder, will help you bring your product idea to life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Going from having a physical location to pursuing virtual coaching
How and why Jacqueline started The Product Boss Podcast
Tips and advice for adding a new product/products to your business

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388: From 11 Clients to 100,000+ with Amanda Tress of the Faster Way to Fat Loss [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Can you imagine going from 11 in-person clients to over 100,000 virtual clients in just a few years? It sounds impossible and yet my guest Amanda Tress has inspired and motivated thousands of women (including me) to live a truly healthy and happy lifestyle through cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies.

Amanda Tress is the Founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, an eight-figure business that's growing so fast it'll make your head spin. Amanda created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program as a way to teach her clients how to burn fat and live a truly healthy lifestyle through intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro tracking, whole food nutrition, strategic workouts, and a positive mindset.

The speed of which her business has grown is truly mind-boggling. I've been following her journey over the last few years and she never fails to impress me. Since launching her business, Amanda has served over 100,000 clients and has become one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country.

I know what you're thinking – how did she do it? And, what can other female entrepreneurs learn from her?

In this episode, we discuss:

How Amanda grew her FASTer Way to Fat Loss into an eight-figure business
How to manage a fast-growing business without getting overwhelmed
The importance of empowering clients to become micro-influencers for your brand

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387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women]

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387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000

This is an option that is rarely talked about in our entrepreneurial world, but it is not unusual. Sometimes an incredible opportunity comes around for an entrepreneur to work for someone else. An opportunity that just cannot be passed up. I am thrilled to have attorney Danielle Liss back on the podcast to share how she chose to move from full time entrepreneur to a Vice President level position with a fast growing startup.

Danielle left a thriving virtual law practice to a join The Faster Way to Fat Loss team as General Counsel and VP of Affiliate Programs.

Perhaps even more surprising is Danielle's realization that this career change has actually improved her mental health and well-being.

Danielle is free-spoken and honest in our discussion and really opens up about entrepreneurship and why she decided to return to full-time employment. But that's not all we talk about! We also dive into lessons learned throughout her career, why CEO's need to invest in themselves before they can really invest in their businesses and what it's like working for an eight-figure company that is experiencing hockey stick growth!

In this episode, we discuss:

How Danielle grew her virtual legal business
Why Danielle decided to go back to full-time employment
The positive impact that full-time employment has had on Danielle's mental health and wellbeing

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386: Closing the Sale with Nikki Rausch [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Do you lack the confidence and the 'natural flair' for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you're not a 'natural' salesperson, you're in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise.

Founder and CEO of "Sales Maven", Nikki is a returning guest on the BizChix podcast and dedicated to authentic selling. She has helped thousands of entrepreneurs overcome their struggles so they can ignite their sales. Nikki has authored three books and is highly sought after for her business-changing workshops. She's also a keynote speaker and even graced the stage at BizChix Live 2018.

If you're ready to think about sales in a whole new way and equip yourself with the skills needed to sell effectively, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Tune in to hear more about her story and discover lots of training tips on closing sales like a pro!

In this episode, we discuss:

Nikki's 5-step selling process and common mistakes that could lead to postponing or losing the sale entirely
Why you shouldn't offer a discount just to close the sale
Tips to help you close the sale and get better at selling with confidence

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385: How to Create a Belonging Environment with Traci Baxley [High Performing Women Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:00:45 +0000

Do you want to create a business where people feel like they belong and can bring their full authentic self? Do you want to foster an inclusive environment where people feel like their voices are being heard and valued? Do you want to attract the best talent and build a team of high performers?

Diversity does not just mean race. It is so much more layered in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age differences, disability, sexuality, religion.

I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest and BizChix Live Speaker Traci Baxley. Together, we talk about the need to belong, no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexuality or cultural background and WHY this topic is essential for us to consider as business owners and leaders.

Traci is the Founder and CEO of BrownSchooling, a unique consulting company that supports educators and business leaders in developing inclusive practices in classrooms and workspaces.

Traci is a TEDx Speaker and sought after consultant by top companies and schools. She has worked with traditionally marginalized groups for almost three decades.

Research shows that when you hire people from diverse backgrounds, you're more likely to cultivate a workplace where creative ideas flourish. Traci shares statistics about how a diverse workforce significantly impacts the bottom line.

A diverse team that can consider and integrate different perspectives and points of view is a team where creativity rules and innovative ideas, solutions and products are developed.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to create a workplace environment where everyone on the team feels like their voices are heard and valued
The struggles that different races face in society and the importance of educating children and "social justice parenting"
What CEOs can do to attract more diversity into their businesses
Understanding your own implicit biases

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384: How to Create a High Performing Team at Home and at Work

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:05:00 +0000

Having high performers work with me at home and in the business has allowed me to have more time and a greater impact, but it wasn't always like this! I have made several hiring mistakes over the years and my hope is that this episode will help you surround yourself with a high performing team that allows you to stay focused on the work and home responsibilities that are most fulfilling to you.

Have you ever wondered why your team isn't as outstanding as you'd hoped for? Creating a high performing team is something that every CEO wants. But not every leader knows how to create a workplace environment where collaboration comes naturally and everyone brings each other up, smashes goals and works together to drive the business forward.

When your team isn't performing to your standards, it can often feel like you're tolerating too much. This isn't the 'dream team' you hoped for when you launched your business and you don't have to put up with it. If you're fed up with mediocre team members and want to learn how to build a high performing team that you can be proud of, tune into this special episode with Shelli Warren!

This week Shelli shares her unique twist on the five key factors of creating a high performing team. As Shelli points out in the podcast, once you know how to create a high performing team, you'll never settle for anything less again.

Are you ready to stack a team that can deliver?

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383: Google SEO and Local Search with Sommer Poquette

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Did you know that 97% of your potential customers will Google your business before deciding whether to use your services? This is why your Google business listing is so important and why you need to optimize your google presence.

On the final episode of the Social Media Summer Camp series, we are taking a break from social media. I'm joined by Google, SEO and social media expert, Sommer Poquette. Sommer has experienced huge success with her clients by optimizing Google listings and truly taking advantage of the Google My Business service.

Sommer is the CEO of Keep it Real Social and is dedicated to helping her clients to effectively use social media to grow their business.

This episode is extra special for me as this is not Sommer's first time on the BizChix podcast. I previously did an on-air coaching call with Sommer. After being a part of our GrowthChix Group Coaching Accelerator program, Sommer's company has gone from being a 5-figure business to a 6-figure business! She is now back as our Google expert and I'm so proud of her.

Sommer teaches us all about why we should claim our Google business listings, how to use the free Google My Business service and all the benefits it will bring with it!

Let's get ready to embrace Google with Sommer Poquette...

On this episode, we discuss:

Why Google My Business matters and who it applies to
How to claim and customize your Google listing
How to optimize your Google listing and the importance of reviews

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382: LinkedIn Next Level with Louise Brogan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, what do you do there?If you really want to take your LinkedIn game to the next level, you need to create an effective LinkedIn strategy catered to your business and what you want to get out of the platform.

Today I am joined by Linked In expert, speaker and podcaster Louise Brogan of Social Bee NI we are talking how to create a posting strategy, the power of showcasing your thought leadership on LinkedIn, what to do after you publish an article to get more engagement, how to repurpose content from other sources on linked in, the difference between connections and followers and features of LinkedIn Premium and a really cool way to use the LinkedIn app to find others at the same event that are in and out of your network.

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With over 645+ million users, LinkedIn takes the crown as the world's largest professional network. The ability to tap into a pool of potential clients and make connections that can help grow your brand is where the true power of LinkedIn lies.

This isn't the first time Louise has been on the podcast. A year ago, she joined me for an on-air coaching session, where we talked about whether or not it was a smart business move to specialize on one platform. 12 months later and her decision to niche down and focus solely on LinkedIn has proved to be one of the best decisions she ever made.

Bonus Tips!

Louise shared so many amazing LinkedIn tips with us including how to get started with LinkedIn Live. Because LinkedIn Live is still in the initial testing stages, the feature isn't available to all LinkedIn members. If you want access to the LinkedIn Live feature, you need to apply to become a live video broadcaster via a simple application process.

A great way to gain more followers without actually connecting with anyone is to switch your LinkedIn profile button from 'connect' to 'follow.'

To do this, login to the LinkedIn app on your phone and tap on your profile. Select "Settings & Privacy" and then click on "Followers." You'll see a section beneath it that says, "Make follow primary," and all you have to do is choose "yes" and your profile's primary button will become "Follow" rather than "Connect."

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381: Facebook Groups: How to Create Community and Convert Clients with Anna Frandsen

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Facebook groups are ideal for businesses who want to create a community of people who share a common interest in your brand, products or services. When used right, you can leverage your Facebook group to market your business and convert members into loyal clients. However, only a small percentage of businesses are actually moving people from being a free participant to a paying client.

So, how can you use a Facebook group to not only build a thriving community but convert leads?

On this special episode of our Social Media Summer Camp series, I'm joined by a dear former client and friend, Anna Frandsen. Anna is a business coach and mentor who has a knack for helping women entrepreneurs build a business that changes their lives.

Anna is a savvy businesswoman who takes a strategic approach in everything she does. She understands the bravery and courage it takes to leave a 9-to-5 stable job to invest in your dream of breaking the corporate chains and working for yourself. The training we cover together includes everything from growing a community to turning leads into paying clients….and I reveal the one post that always gets the most engagement inside our private Facebook group, the BizChix Coop.

Are you ready to start using your Facebook group as a powerful marketing tool for your business? Do you want to increase brand visibility and start converting followers into loyal clients?

Let's get ready to learn with Anna Frandsen…

On this episode, we discuss:

The five steps to help you nurture and create an ongoing culture inside of your Facebook group
Why it's so important to create compelling written content and the role it plays in increasing your visibility and attracting the right audience
Practical tips to help you turn your engaged audience into paying customers

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380: Facebook Business Pages and Ads with Karen Nelson

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Do you struggle to run Facebook ads that actually hit a cord with your audience? Navigating the maze that is social media marketing can be exhausting, especially if your zone of genius lies elsewhere. But don't worry, I've got Digital Ads Strategist, Karen Nelson, on the podcast to help you get your Facebook Ad strategy off the ground running.

Karen is a former elementary teacher turned digital marketing strategist. She recently did an incredible Facebook training session with our clients that blew me away, so I knew I had to have her on the show as part of our mini social media series. Karen works with small business owners and helps them utilize Facebook/Instagram ads to drive traffic to their content and sell more products than ever.

Facebook ads can be complicated if you don't put the time and effort in to learn how the system works. Thankfully, Karen is here to offer her top tips and advice to help you get the most out of your next Facebook ad campaign.

In this episode, we discuss:

The average costs of running an ad campaign and hiring a social media strategist to help you boost sales
Tips to help improve your Facebook business page
How to create, target, manage, and promote effective Facebook ads

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379: Why Everyone Needs to be on LinkedIn with Karen Yankovich

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:35:00 +0000

Hear why EVERY CEO needs a carefully crafted LinkedIn profile, and which LinkedIn services are worth your time and money. Karen Yankovich returns to the BizChix podcast to share her LinkedIn genius. Listen to find out how she uses LinkedIn to find her "sweet spot", build her audience, gain exposure, and (most importantly!) increase profit in her business.

Karen shares insider tips about how LinkedIn has changed since her first BizChix interview in 2014, and how users can evolve alongside the platform.

If you're a local biz owner wondering how LinkedIn can help you or wondering how you might grow your business locally, we discuss how local businesses can use LinkedIn to make essential connections and access new customers.

LinkedIn is the social-media solution you didn't know you were looking for and Karen will tell you everything you need to know about it!

Tune in for Karen's LinkedIn expertise on:

Finding "your people"
Using keywords effectively in your profile
Escaping the noise of social media
The importance of your inbox
Leveraging your time

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378: How to Outsource Social Media and Work with Local Influencers with Sarah Romero

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Are you a local service business owner ready to leverage the power of local influencers to boost your online presence and help grow your business? If you're new to social for business or you're not sure how to outsource it to the right people, you're in luck.

Welcome to the first episode of my new Social Media Summer Camp series! I'm so excited to get the ball rolling on this one and cover the ins and outs of social media through the lens of a local business. But don't worry, even though a lot of the advice I share in this series is catered towards the local service business owner, it can also be applied to almost any business.

In this first episode of the series, I interview Sarah Romero, who owns a social media management agency dedicated to helping local businesses in Southern California. Sarah and her team specialize in helping businesses grow by leveraging the power of social media. If you'd like to learn how you can get started with outsourcing social media and connect with micro-influencers who can help build your audience, this one is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

How to outsource social media and grow an engaged audience
Using a social media professional to help you create brand awareness and promote your business
Tips to help you target your ideal clients and connect with local influencers

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377: CEO Day - Strategic Planning: Defining Goals, Objectives, Tactics

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:47:48 +0000

Are you struggling with how to prioritize new opportunities or ideas? Are you stuck in research mode and not ready to move forward? Are you on a path you no longer want to be on? Join me for a Strategic Planning session.

I walk you through a process used in large organizations that will help you know what to focus on and WHEN. Most business owners are trying to do too many things at once and struggle with prioritizing.

Next time you are presented with something new, you can easily determine if it aligns with your goals and objectives by reviewing your strategic plan! You will know what to say YES to, what to say NO to and what to say NOT RIGHT NOW to.

I also cover when to bring your team into this process, and that differs based on your leadership style.

Part of Strategic Planning is determining your Vision which I discussed in the previous episode.

The Strategic Objectives I cover today are adapted from Peter Drucker "the father of modern management":

Marketing/Visibility
Innovation/Product Growth
People/Culture
Financial Growth
Physical Resources (hardware, software, office space)
Processes/Operations (systems, productivity, tools)
Customer Satisfaction

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376: CEO Day - Vision Casting

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000

If you want to learn more about vision casting for your business, join me on this episode of the podcast, which is part of our mini-series where I share ideas for how you can spend a CEO day. We're looking at the big picture concept of knowing your vision and how to share it with your team. Creating a vision for your business involves thinking, processing and dreaming.

So, if you're ready to craft your vision for the next season of your business, tune in!

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why you should create a vision for your business
How to prime your brain so that you can see your vision and reverse engineer the future of your business
Tips and ideas to help you vision cast and decide where you want to go with your business

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375: Simplify Your Business with the 80/20 Rule

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:35:00 +0000

What if you could simplify your life and business and DO LESS while having MORE energy, time and money? Join me as I share how you can leverage the 80/20 rule in all aspects of your business and even your personal life.

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374: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:35:00 +0000

Have you been thinking of launching something new? Whether it is adding a new service, a new product, a membership site, a retreat, a Facebook group, a podcast, a book or even a new business - this episode will help you think things through.

We also dive into some of the reasons why an existing product or service offering might not be getting the level of traction you expected.

One of my superpowers is getting into the head of other people and really understanding their lives and their pain points. This is what you need to do when you are creating something new.

Many of our clients and community members are ready to launch something new. And whether you are a seasoned business owner or dipping your toes into entrepreneurship, it is important to make sure take time to ask yourself a few important questions.

One of which is - Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem?

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373: How to Get Out of Overwhelm

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Fed up with overwhelm? Ready to say goodbye to starting and ending your day feeling like you've just run a mental marathon…twice? When you've got too much on your plate, it's easy to slip into overwhelm.

As CEO's, we need a fresh mind to be able to think strategically and envision what we want from our business and personal life. But, that's almost impossible when you're operating in a constant state of overwhelm. No matter what level you're at with your business, anyone can experience overwhelm. Although it's normal to feel like this from time to time, if it becomes part of your everyday life, you need to make a permanent change.

If you're done with overwhelm and ready to close the book on this chapter of your life for good, tune into this episode of the podcast, where I reveal some actionable tips to get you out of overwhelm.

In this episode, I discuss:

How to manage your energy by looking at what you can let go of
Why you need to be okay with asking others for help
Tips for relaxing your mind and body

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372: From Poverty to Paris and Beyond with Rosetta Thurman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever heard a story so moving and inspirational that it inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself? If not, you're about to. Although I originally planned to do a deep dive into community building with my guest, it quickly became so much more than that.

Rosetta Thurman shares her incredible story from humble beginnings to building a successful business that helps thousands of women. Rosetta was raised by a single teen mom and a very involved grandmother. Back then, books opened up a world of possibilities for her that she has manifested in her real life through vision casting, goal setting and a lot of hard work.

Rosetta is an author, speaker, consultant and the Founder and CEO of Happy Black Woman, a global company and community that empowers black women who desire to make a big impact and create their dream lives and businesses. She's also the host of the Happy Black Woman Podcast and has spoken at over 100 business events around the country.

Tune in to hear Rosetta candidly share her story from living in poverty to building the life she dreamed of when she was a child. I don't know everything but what I do know for sure is that by the time you finish listening to this podcast episode, you will be inspired. Guaranteed.

We discuss:

Rosetta's inspirational story from living in poverty to building a successful business
Building your tribe: How to grow and connect a community within your business
How to retain your audience and the importance of investing in yourself

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371: Business Beach Reads (books I recommend over and over)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever read a book that made such an impact on your life that you can't help but recommend it to everyone you meet? I know the feeling. Sometimes, we're lucky enough to come across a book that's so good and so powerful that we love getting lost in its pages (over and over again).

I don't know about you, but I love reading when I'm on vacation. It's great to have a book tucked away in your hand luggage that you can just grab and get stuck into while you're on the plane.

There are so many books that I love, but there are a select few that I always recommend to my clients, friends and family. In this podcast episode, I share seven books that have had a huge impact on my life in the last few years.

So, if you're looking for a great book to bring with you on your next vacation, tune in!

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370: How She Specialized and Bought Back Her Time with Melisa Galasso

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Is your business thriving, but at a cost to your personal life? Working on building a six-figure business doesn't come without making sacrifices. Continuing to pivot takes ambition, determination, and dedication. But what happens when your waitlist keeps growing and you've got no means to meet the demand?

Melisa Galasso is the founder of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC, where she provides in-person and virtual custom training courses for CPA's (Certified Professional Accountants). Melisa is one of our Mastermind clients and when we first met, she had already grown her business to multi six-figures in revenue. As the only person in her business, Melisa had single-handedly pivoted a highly profitable business with very little overhead.

Although her professional life was glowing, she was falling behind on home projects. The weight of her responsibilities at work began weighing heavy on her shoulders. She spent a lot of her time doing administration for her business and it wasn't long before she maxed out the number of days she could work in a year. She needed help, which is why she came to us to help her figure out what was next for her business.

In this episode, Melisa opens up about some of the challenges she faced when buying back time at home and at work. She knew she needed to make changes in her business and reveals how she found her unique specialty and grew her multi six-figure business.

More time can't be bought. But it can be bought back. Let's find out how!

We discuss:

How Melisa grew her lucrative business by finding and focusing on her unique specialty
How to pivot your business when your schedule is fully booked
Strategies and creative ways to buy back your time

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369: How to Step Into Thought Leadership with Carmen Landrau

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

What is thought leadership? Are you a thought leader?

To me, thought leadership is about sharing your ideas, ideologies, methodologies, frameworks…etc with others. This could be via a book, a podcast, a blog, video content, speaking, TEDx talks, teaching. It's all about finding your audience and sharing your knowledge and expertise.

In this episode, you'll hear the inspirational story that cardiologist Carmen Landrau shares. She's a board-certified physician who specializes in cardiology. But, after having taken brave steps towards making a big change in her career, she is now a professional keynote speaker. Carmen uses her experiences in navigating a male dominated and hierarchical career to empower other women to recognize their talents, regain confidence, and take the next steps in their career and life.

Carmen shares how she handled imposter syndrome and really had to work on her mindset whilst establishing herself as a speaker. It was not easy, but it was not impossible.

We discuss:

How gaining visibility takes time and patience, and why connections are so important
Developing a speaking career – what's involved, knowing your avatar, being prepared, working with a coach, and the biggest challenges to overcome
Why it's so important to know your avatar and key stakeholders - how do they want to receive your message and what resonates with them?

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368: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to stop letting your limiting beliefs get in your way and replace them with new, positive thoughts? Limiting beliefs are pesky little thoughts that you impose on yourself about the things you think you can and can't do. It's time to silence your inner mean girl, put your limiting beliefs to rest and start believing in yourself.

On this episode, I open chapter nine of my book, "RESET Your Mindset," and share how you can move past limiting beliefs and start taking action. If you're familiar with my book, you'll know all about my concept of 'lizard brains.' If this is your first time hearing about it, a lizard brain is essentially the inner fear we all have that convinces us to run and hide at the first sign of danger.

The funny thing about our brain is that it doesn't differentiate fears. So, whether you're afraid to send an email or your life is in danger, your brain responds to that fear by protecting you from it. One way it does this is by coming up with limiting beliefs that stop you from going after the 'scary thing.' If you don't try, you can't fail. Right?

It's time to silence your limiting beliefs and start focusing on what makes you limitless. So, if you're ready to conquer your mindset issues and learn how to create a powerful belief system, I invite you to join me inside the pages of 'RESET Your Mindset.'

In this episode, I discuss:

What limiting beliefs are and why they're a problem
How to identify sources of limiting beliefs and mindset issues
How to erase your limiting beliefs and replace them with positive thoughts

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367: From Teacher to Six Figure Copywriter with Abby Herman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

In this incredible story of transformation, copywriter Abby Herman shares how she went from a side hustle to her full time teaching job making $9 per hour to a six figure business!

I guarantee you will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to keep the light of your own journey shining bright.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to strategically use Facebook groups to increase your visibility
Practical tips for building meaningful relationships with potential clients
Why it's important to be intentional with your time as your business grows

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366: [On Air Coaching] How To Let Go Of Control So You Can Scale with Alex Gourlay

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Surrendering control is something that many of us struggle with. But, if we want to take the next step in scaling our businesses, learning how to let go of control and embrace the freedom that comes from it will often pave our path to growth and prosperity.

Join me as I coach Alex Gourlay and help her to let go of some of her responsibilities in her business, delegate to other team members and put the growth of her business into motion. It wasn't that long ago when Alex launched her Australian based interior design firm and since hanging the 'open' sign on her door, her business has grown lightning fast.

When a business takes off quickly, it can feel like you're either on top of the world or the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You want to continue to grow your business, but you're stuck doing all of the things in your business. You're doing the tech, admin, sales, and everything in-between. Being this high-functioning is great and definitely will help you achieve that six-figure business and beyond, but can you really scale your business when you're wearing so many hats?

Tune in to hear how I help Alex let go of control in her rapidly growing interior design firm and how this will help her scale her business.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why you should take more initiative in your business decisions
How outsourcing can help you create passive income
How to come up with a flat fee per service and build an effective payment structure

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364: Lessons From My First Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Learning how to run a profitable business takes time. Despite what some people might have you believe, we're not born equipped with all the knowledge and wisdom we need to become a successful entrepreneur. Life teaches us those things.

You might have the fundamentals of running a business down to a tee, but it's not until you're in the trenches of your business that you gain a wealth of knowledge and finally understand what it takes to be a business owner.

I've learned a lot throughout my career. But, the lessons I learned back in my first business, have arguably been the most impactful on me and my career. In this episode of the podcast, I take you back in time to my very first business and share the seven most valuable lessons I learned that impact how I run BizChix today.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a trip down memory lane with me!

In this episode, I discuss:

Why you should build a sales team
The value of retaining clients
How to create momentum in your business
Why you need to seek impactful work that brings you joy

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361: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose Your Next Step with Darcy Schatz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Ready to take the next step to grow your business? I've done a lot of coaching sessions in my time, and a common thread that runs through a lot of them is the uncertainty of discerning what the next step will be. The step that's going to push boundaries, increase your productivity and achieve the big picture goal you have for your business.

Most successful business owners can envision their success beyond tomorrow. They know exactly what they want and what they need to do to get there. But, sometimes when we think about what our next step should be, our mind draws a blank. We hit a metaphorical wall, and we can't see past it.

That is until someone helps us break down the wall. That's what I do for Darcy Schatz in this on-air coaching episode of the podcast. Darcy is the CEO at Visis Strategy and specializes in non-profit member management and systems organization. But, she wants to grow her business even more and potentially welcome new members to the team. On this episode, I help her think through the best next step for her business.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to know if you should specialize by industry, type of work or both
Tips for developing a smooth onboarding process for hiring new team members
Why you don't need to take every client or job offer that comes to you

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360: Why We Create Our Own Glass Ceilings

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:35:00 +0000

If you have been around a while, this is going to be a little different. Let's call it Natalie unplugged. No editing. No music. Just me sharing.

This episode is inspired by International Women's Day and the goal of Gender Balance and a conversation we had in The BizChix Coop which is the private FB group I host for women entrepreneurs.

I asked the women in there what was holding them back from charging more.

We had one of the most engaging conversations ever with that post. It currently has over 230 comments on it.

I knew that you were struggling with pricing. I knew that you were struggling with how to charge more, but I didn't understand all that was behind it.

A study by Freshbooks, found that women who work for themselves earn 28% less than their male peers.

I see lots of statistics about the state of small business for women, but very little explanation of WHY.

Why do we have a 28% gap when women are seemingly in charge of their own wages?

Join me as I share why I think we struggle to charge more and what we can do about it!

Check out the article I published on Medium. I'd be honored if you would share the article and/or this episode.

Let's help women make more!

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I have some free resources at BizChix.com/stages where I go through the stages of small business and the challenges you may be facing at each stage. It also lists all the podcasts episodes I have recorded that can support you at that stage.

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359: From Side Hustle to a Team of 20 with Sarah Ziemba

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Growing a side hustle into a thriving, six-figure practice with 20 team members is something to be proud of. But, throw in the delegation of all client work, and I expect more than a few jaws to drop! This impressive accomplishment was achieved by Sarah Ziemba, a member of our CEOCHIX Mastermind Program and the founder of Shine Therapy Services.

Sarah and her dedicated team offer speech therapy, developmental therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and feeding therapy to at-risk children from birth up to age three. Sarah's story touches my heart because as a mother of three kids, I'm so grateful for the work that she and others in similar professions do to help the people we love the most.

However, many people in professions like Sarah's don't receive the necessary training on how to run a business or lead a team. Here at BizChix, we love supporting women with local service-based practices to help them build teams so that they can delegate and overcome overwhelm.

No matter what type of business you have, you'll be inspired by Sarah and her story. In this episode, we talk about how she was able to move into the CEO role in her business and let go of doing client work. The transition from employee to CEO is something that I see many of our clients struggle with as they move from six figures to multi-six figures and beyond.

If you have a side hustle of your own with dreams of transforming it into a profitable, thriving business, I hope that hearing Sarah's story motivates you to keep pursuing your dream.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to turn your side hustle into a successful business
How to transition yourself away from client work and focus solely on growing your business
Why you shouldn't feel guilty about referring or delegating clients

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358: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow a Micro-Niche Business with Evelyn Cucchiara

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Ready to think smaller? Over the last five years of coaching woman entrepreneurs, I've observed that the most successful businesses focus on a small group of people.

Specializing, or niching down, is actually one of the scariest things to do. But it offers benefits for your business -- whether you are growing from 5 to 6 figures or establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry.

Today I coach Evelyn Cucchiara who is the proud owner of a micro-niche business. A micro-niche serves a smaller group of consumers from a broader market.

Evelyn is looking for help on how to grow her custom playroom organization business. She wants to increase profitability and attract more premium paying clients.

During this on air coaching call, we explore whether or not Evelyn should expand to serving other areas of the home and discuss whether she is charging enough for her services.

We dive into the importance of knowing your worth and why you shouldn't feel guilty about raising your prices.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to shift from DIY clients to WTC clients (people who 'write the check')
Tips for getting more visibility for your micro-niche business
Why (and how) to market your business on Instagram and Facebook

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357: Relationship Tips for Entrepreneurs with Therapist Leslie Baker

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Love is in the air and whether you're in a relationship or not, we could all do with a little more love in our lives. And, nobody knows this better than Marriage and Family Therapist, Leslie Baker. Leslie has made a career out of spreading more love in this world. She has helped hundreds (if not thousands) of couples relight their flames and helped piece broken families and individuals back together who have had their lives disheveled by difficult things like grief, anxiety and depression.

I invited Leslie onto the show because first of all, she has an incredible entrepreneurial story that I know you're going to love. And, secondly, she's a genius when it comes to building stronger relationships with the most important people in your life.

Leslie is a member of our CEOCHIX Mastermind and has over 30 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. She is a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor as well as a published author and national speaker. Her compassionate approach to dealing with tough topics makes her a highly-sought after Marriage and Family Therapist because people find it so easy to open up and trust her.

This episode may be going live on Valentine's Day, but no matter when you tune in, I hope that Leslie's story and her advice inspires you to hold your loved ones a little tighter and reminds you to appreciate the most important people in your life.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to develop stronger relationships
Tips for building your 'emotional bank account' with positive interactions
How to avoid getting into 'negative sentiment override' with your partner

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356: How to Pivot and Influence with Erin Busbee

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:30:00 +0000

I love when I meet women whose current business is the perfect intersection of their past careers, experiences and passions. Erin Busbee is the perfect example of that. Where she is now, is not where she started. She shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story and reveals how you can pivot your business and build your influence.

Erin is a savvy business woman and the founder and CEO of Busbee Style. She is the go-to style, and beauty expert for busy women over 40 juggling life. She provides simple, step-by-step guidance, through relatable video tutorials, "How To" blog posts, and key shopping suggestions. Erin's mission is to empower women to become more stylish and confident!

Before Busbee Style, Erin was as an award-winning journalist, most notably at CBS in New York. In 2009, an inherent passion for fashion prompted her to start styling services via Busbeestyle.com, specializing in "real" women. Now, she focuses her attention online on both the blog: BusbeeStyle.com and YouTube channel, BusbeeStyle TV.

Erin has appeared as a style expert on, "Good Morning America," and "CBS 2 News This Morning." She has worked with major brands like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Olay. But, Erin's most important role is being a mom to nine-year old, Gage and six-year old Elizabeth.

In this episode, we discuss:

The problem with being too hard on yourself and the importance of learning from your mistakes
Why every business owner needs a platform (such as a website) that they own and control
How Erin built her multi six-figure business
The steps that Erin took to become an influencer
How to leverage your network to help grow your business
Affiliate marking and using affiliate links to create a passive income
Tips for growing your YouTube channel
Repurposing video content into podcast content
Advice for growing your business and finding ways to work smarter, not harder

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355: 5 Lessons from 5 Years of Business Plus 3 Trends for 2019

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:30:00 +0000

Can you remember what you were doing on this day, five years ago? Usually, I would be scratching my head trying to think, but I know exactly what I was doing. Because, it was on this day, all those years ago, that I launched the BizChix Podcast!

So much has changed in the last five years. I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of women entrepreneurs, and I've spoken on stages in front of thousands of people. It's safe to say that it's been a whirlwind adventure!

Join me on this episode where I share my top five business lessons that I've accumulated both through running my own business and my client work. You'll also hear about a few trends that I've noticed are gaining momentum in the entrepreneurial sphere, and if you stick around until the end, you'll receive some extremely helpful bonus advice too!

In this episode, I discuss:

Why selling a service is the fastest way to build a profitable business
How to grow and scale your business when you don't have a large following
The truth about passive income (hint: it is not so passive)
Why some businesses are easier to build than others
Advice for business owners who are struggling to get enough traction
How to examine your own business and determine whether or not you're solving a big enough problem
How to create a six-figure business from a small audience
Creating real passive income with help from your team
Tips for developing leadership and team building skills
Current business trends that may gain momentum in 2019
The value of hosting live events and how it can help you to build relationships with your clients
Whether membership sites are worth the investment
My top highlights of 2018, including publishing my book, "E.S.E.T. Your Mindset", launching a second podcast, welcoming new members to the team, hitting one million podcast downloads and so much more!
Why you should think about what your 'big goal' is for 2019 and how you're going to make it happen

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354: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Sommer Poquette

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:05:00 +0000

When you're first starting off with your business, it's easy to find yourself doing literally anything for anybody. But as you gain more experience, and discover what you're really great at, it becomes crucial to specialize. Join me as I coach Sommer Poquette on where and how to specialize in her business.

Sommer is a social media expert who has built a 5 figure business offering social media services in her local market. On this call, Sommer and I do a deep dive on her business to determine her area of expertise. The goal is to figure out how she can niche down, serve fewer clients paying higher prices and set herself apart as a specialist. We also talk through how she can handle phasing out existing clients who don't fit into her plan moving forward.

At the end of the day, it's about reducing complexity in the business and narrowing down to a specific niche. Specialize! It makes it so much easier to get visibility and get referrals.

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352: Goal Setting - The Weekly One and Daily Three

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Today we are getting tactical and I am sharing two things that could dramatically transform your year. If you do these two things day after day, week after week, you will accomplish more impactful things this year than last year. Get ready to learn about the Weekly 1 and the Daily 3.

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Where will you be November 8-10, 2019?

Join us at BizChix Live, our leadership conference for women entrepreneurs. Consider this your formal invitation.

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351: How to Create a Theme for Your Year

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:55:17 +0000

WORD of the Year: How can you live a year with intention? Don't let life and your business "happen" to you. Take control, and and set a THEME for your year.

I like to choose a word of the year, and let this word inspire my activities for each week and month. Choosing a word to shape your year is such an impactful activity - I have some great anecdotes to share with you from fellow BizChix about how choosing a word for the year changed their 2018.

So, what's your word for 2019 going to be? Join us in The BizChix Coop our private Facebook Group and tell us!

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350: Planning a Productive 2019

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to make 2019 your best year yet? As we round out the year, it's time to start thinking about what you want 2019 to be like for you. I'm excited to share some tips, tactics and strategies for planning a productive 2019.

If you're wondering how to boost your productivity to make the coming year better than last year, you're in for a treat. I share more about some of the things that keep us from being our most productive, the planning tactics I use and some of my favorite productivity tools.

I dive into why you should avoid multitasking, how to take back control of your calendar, and why it is just as important to manage your energy at the same time that you manage your time. Something that really helps me is batching my tasks, or creating theme days. And remember ladies, always be kind to yourself in your planning!

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349: How to Delegate Your Calendar

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Have you been wanting to delegate your calendar? What's holding you back from delegating it? Whether you're thinking about doing this now, or in preparation for the future - I'm sharing my tips and tricks for how I delegated my calendar to my assistant.

If you're waiting for things to be perfect before transferring them to someone else or if you're scared of giving up control, you are not alone - I felt like that too! But delegating my calendar has helped me get more done, both in my personal life and in my business.

In my youth, I was an assistant too! I learned so much from working under great leaders, and that has shaped how I delegate my calendar. I dive into the nitty gritty of how I document my preferences for my schedule, the color codes for events, and a shorthand for communication.

Spoiler alert: Delegating your calendar will transform your life and help you take back your time and thinking space. What are you waiting for?

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348: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

What can you do to improve and grow as a leader? You've hired your team, and trained them, now what? Shelli Warren joins Natalie to share an incredible tool that will help you, the CEO, lead your team better, and provide clarity to you and your team members.

Role. Responsibilities. Results. Requirements. Renewal date. These are the 5 Rs that make up this document. Together, they will help you set your expectations out clearly, and walk people through feedback.

Shelli and Natalie discuss the 5 Rs, including why communicating results to the team member is important, the role of metrics in assessing results, and the idea that this is a living document that should be revisited regularly. Remember: Grey areas are frustrating for team members - the more you can convey your expectations in black and white, the easier it is for people to be able to deliver.

How can you integrate this tool into a formal performance review? How can you use this document if the team member's performance is high / low? Shelli shares how this document can become a part of your team member's journey, and help guide them and provide clarity in their duties.

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347: How to Get Your Clients Excited to Work with Your Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Do you have more clients than you have time? Have a great team but aren't sure how how you can transition your clients into working with them? Shelli Warren, Chief People Officer of BizChix and host of Stacking Your Team, joins Natalie to share some insight into this challenge.

What are some of the signs that you might need to hire someone on your team to work with your clients? Feeling OVERWHELMED is a big indicator that you have more opportunity than capacity!

Natalie and Shelli dive into some strong feelings you may encounter in this situation: Guilt about not meeting clients' expectations. Limiting beliefs. Letting go of control and trusting someone else. Pro Tip: Natalie felt the same in her business!

So what are some steps you can take to ease the transition? It really comes down to messaging, putting the word out there about your new team member, and being excited about having them on the team. Natalie and Shelli also discuss the numbers aspect of having a new "billable" team member, and Shelli has a special tool to get over some of your stumbling blocks!

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346: Imposter Syndrome

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:15:04 +0000

Who am I to do this? I could never be as confident or successful as her. I feel like one day everyone is going to figure out that I have no idea what I'm doing? Sound familiar? Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome.

It's known as a feeling of self doubt, of being a fraud, or that any success has just been a fluke. When it comes to creative entrepreneurs, you may feel that sinking sense of "I'm going to put this out there and I have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about. Everyone is going to know."

When you're stuck in the middle of Imposter Syndrome, you never feel good enough. Some women have described it as the sensation that people are going to "draw back the curtain" and realize the truth: that you, whoever you are, are an imposter.

Imposter Syndrome knows no bounds. You'll find it in successful actors, CEO's, bankers, mom's, athletes . . . and me.

Join me as I share the chapter on Imposter Syndrome from my new book R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset.

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Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:49:08 +0000

344: [Behind the Scenes] BizChix Live 2018

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

BizChix Live was a huge success, but what went on behind the scenes? What does it really take to put together an event like BizChix Live? What are some of the unique aspects of preparing for the event? CEO Natalie Eckdahl, Chief People Officer Shelli Warren, and Executive Assistant Tiffanie Jordan reveal all their insider secrets about BizChix Live!

Natalie, Shelli, and Tiffanie share their favorite moments from the event as well as some other highlights and funny behind-the-scenes moments. The team also reflects on Natalie's powerful opening keynote with the Mean Girl Mirror, and the amount of effort that went into creating the best workbook to serve as a resource for the community.

P.S.A. If you missed BizChix Live, you can still get a Virtual Ticket for access to all the great content shared!

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343: Reset Your Mindset - Keynote from BizChix Live

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000

What's holding you back from being the CEO and leader you need to be? Do you suffer from Impostor Syndrome? Or are you waiting for permission to go out and achieve your dreams? How can you silence your inner mean girl? Are you battling with your money mindset?

Three days ago, I delivered a keynote speech at BizChix Live sharing the R.E.S.E.T. framework which give you a process to deal with mindset issues.

Spoiler alert: you'll have to go through this process of resetting your mindset over and over and over again every time you start something new. But it will get easier. So, dream it. Do it!

I also have a special announcement: My book R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl is now available on Amazon and Kindle! Get your copy today!

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342: Planning Next Year Like a CEO

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Planning for the future is tricky. We don't know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out.

We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it's time to start planning for next year. This is episode will get you focused on the CEO level work you need to be doing to reflect and plan for the coming year.

You can follow along with your free downloadable worksheet as I guide you through the steps to get started with your 2019 plan.

Step 1: Reflect on your business.

Step 2: Reflect on your schedule.

Step 3: Decide on some changes for 2019.

Step 4: Look at 2019 globally.

Step 5: Do some goal setting.

It's time to start creating a year that you want to live. Take this chance to design the business that is best for you. Remember, running a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Every moment of your time does not have to be filled with work. You can take time off to do something to refresh yourself. I believe 2019 can be our best year yet together, so get planning!

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341: Visibility, Pricing and Knowing Your Audience with Google for Teachers Expert Kasey Bell

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

No matter what your business is, knowing your audience and increasing your visibility on the platforms they frequent is crucial to success. Kasey Bell, former educator turned entrepreneur, has done just that and grown her email list and Twitter following just by leveraging best practices.

Google is the hottest topic in educational technology, and Kasey has capitalized on this to grow her business from a blog to a podcast. She also explains how Twitter became her platform for finding her niche, audience and growing her visibility through a personal learning network, where she now has 60,000 followers!

We also discuss Kasey's challenges with pricing. When some of her audience challenged her pricing for her courses, what was her mindset around that? How did she stay firm in her pricing? It all boiled down to the value Kasey saw in her own offering of self-paced online courses vs. in person courses.

Find out also how Kasey grew her email list to 64,000 subscribers through careful goal setting and serious lead magnets, and how she's working to scale her business by hiring a team, and adjusting her goals.

Kasey Bell, founder of Shake Up Learning, is an author with over 12,000 copies sold, international speaker, podcaster and blogger running an online business delivering virtual and in-person trainings to educators.

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340: Leveraging Strengths and Pivoting with Monica Froese

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Sometimes what we start doing is not where we end up. Monica Froese of Redefining Mom shares how how she grew her corporate side hustle to a monetized blog and business with a high converting email list of over 30,000. Her story includes an invitation to the White House and a few pivots as she figured out how to leverage her strengths. Plus, I got Monica to share a few of her top list building tips to boot!

We also discuss ways to create white space in your calendar to give yourself time for creativity, and the importance of positive self-talk.

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339: Stepping into a CEO Mindset with Kellsie Rees

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Kellsie Rees, a multi-six figure product entrepreneur, joins me to share how she broke through her imposter syndrome to step into a CEO mindset.

Kellsie takes us through the evolution of her Etsy business and her secrets to success: sell what keeps selling and create products that are intentional. She has also recently scaled her team and moved her business out of her basement into a location 10x the size!

Kellsie opens up the struggles she's faced professionally and personally, and the lessons she's learned - from knowing which opportunities to pursue, to what it's like building a business without a support system. She shares how she found support and community in her Mastermind group, and what it's like to finally be able to step back from her business and focus on being the CEO her business needs.

Kellsie Rees is an incredible product entrepreneur selling jewelry organizers on Etsy. She recently sent her first shipment to Amazon, and her business is at 90% year over year, with $350k in revenue (without marketing) and growing!

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338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Have limiting beliefs ever held you back from making progress in your business? Today you're hearing a success story from Karen DeYoung, a BizChix community member who has overcome limiting beliefs and seen incredible results.

Karen shares some secrets behind the longevity of her business, how her business has grown over the years, and what her growth mindset and opening her mind to possibilities had to do with it. We also discuss the challenges in taking her business from $100k to $400k and more, as well as why she decided to hire her first employee, after years of working with independent contractors.

Karen also went from podcast listener to enrolling in my high-end mastermind. She talks about her experience and the benefits she has reaped in finding community and support from the other BizChix in her mastermind group. And if you're a consultant or coach - Karen has some special advice for you.

Karen DeYoung has been a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years! Karen is President and CEO of DeYoung Consulting Services, and works primarily with non-profit entities and government agencies to provide training, organizational development, evaluation and outreach services.

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337: Selling a Blue Ocean Product with Sue Monhait

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Running a blue ocean business is one of the most effective ways to become profitable and create the life you desire. Sue Monhait has done just that, and she shares about her experiences running a blue ocean business, as well as the challenges that come along with being one of only a few people providing a product or service.

We discuss the importance of helping people understand what you do and why it's valuable. You must keep your eye on the customer and give them what they want and need. Sue also shares how she leveraged her corporate background in her business and how it ties into niching down.

Find out what it's like for Sue to juggle two businesses and keep them both thriving. Sue also shares her personal experiences and gains from being a part of my CEOChix mastermind group.

Sue Monhait is a podcaster, business owner of two amazing businesses, and best-selling author who supports gifters, bakers, crafters and makers by leveraging her business background, which includes 15 years in corporate marketing and sales.

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336: Local Visibility and Live Video with Paula Kinney

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Paula Kinney joins me to share about her interior design business and how it has developed and grown since my strategy session with her in 2017. We discuss Paula's success with niching down to a specific part of interior design that she loves and is passionate about, and how she's using Facebook Live to take her business to the next level.

Paula also opens up about her special needs daughter and how that pushed her into embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. We've also got great insights about what's going to be happening at BizChix Live!

Paula is going to be our emcee for BizChix Live 2018. She was one of the attendees at BizChix Live 2017, and really made an impression on all of us with her warm and open personality.

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335: Navigating the Challenges as You Scale and Multiply

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Shelli Warren, our Chief People Officer, joins me to recap the stages of small business, with a special focus on the Scale and Multiply stages. These stages are all about building and growing a team, and letting go of control.

In the Scale and Multiply stages, focus on creating a stable, replicable business model. We discuss the importance of finding a guru or coach who resonates with you, and who can help you achieve your goals - and sticking with them! These stages are also for you to build and grow your team. Shelli takes us on a deep dive of the challenges surrounding hiring, on-boarding, and managing team members, and her tips for tackling these aspects.

As your business grows, recognize that you require different expertise at different levels of your business. Don't be afraid to let someone go if they're no longer a fit. Shelli and I talk about low-performing teams and teams that run their leaders, and how that can hold you back. We also deal with numbers - profits, revenue, costs and more! And as with any stage of business, be sure to ask for help if you need it.

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334: Multiplying to 5 Locations with Emily Countryman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

How do you move your business from the startup stage to the multiply stage? Emily Countryman, CEO of a chain of wellness centers, joins me on this episode to share her success story at the multiply stage: of scaling up a business with a physical location from one location to a chain of FIVE centers.

Emily shares her struggles with expanding from one center to two, and her advice and key learning points from the experience. Financing the business also becomes a key consideration, and Emily has some insight into how she managed to fund the growth of her business.

Emily and I also discuss teams: from strategies for training new hires and documenting internal processes to part-time vs full-time employees to the importance of communication in building a cohesive team, we dig into the nitty gritty of taking a business to the next stage. At this level, it's really about transitioning from the manager of the business, to stepping into the CEO role and being the leader your business needs.

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333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Product-based businesses can be tough when it comes to dealing with manufacturers, inventory and distribution. But that doesn't mean they're impossible to rapidly grow and scale. Minna Khounlo-Sithep, founder of Lil' Labels, waterproof writable labels for school and for daycare, joins me to share her journey scaling up to a 6-figure business in just one year.

Minna and I dive into the challenges of running a product-based business, vs. a service-based business, and the key takeaways she has gleaned from her experiences as an entrepreneur. Minna also shares how she leveraged her areas of expertise to build her business in such a way that it was able to grow even as she faced a stressful personal crisis.

We talk about the importance of getting really deep into and mastering just one platform before moving on to other areas, how to create visibility and sales beyond your primary platform to build a thriving business, and why we as leaders need to invest in ourselves as much as we invest in our businesses.

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332: [On Air Coaching] How to Get More Time and Control with Deanna Gillingham

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Letting go of control is something we all as business owners struggle with to varying degrees. When the time comes to scale your business, letting go of control is most difficult and most essential.

Join me as I coach Deanna Gillingham through her struggles with letting go of control and stepping into the role of CEO in her business. Deanna operates in an incredible micro-niche and has built an amazing business serving her very specific avatar - it's a reminder that there is value in finding an unserved niche!

As Deanna moves towards scaling up her business, I help her to see that growing a team and having other people take on more responsibilities means letting go of control, and how she can achieve that step-by-step.

We also dive into what it means to work on your business rather than in your business, and some key functions of being a CEO, such as tracking KPIs, creating visibility for the business and showcasing your expertise as a high-functioning leader. I also share some of my strategies for Deanna to stop working so much, and start enjoying her success and her time with friends and family.

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331: [On Air Coaching] How to Decide Whether to Specialize with Louise Brogan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Social media is always top of mind for businesses these days, and social media specialists face a unique challenge in their business - to either specialize on one platform, or specialize in one industry on multiple platforms.

Louise Brogan, social media specialist, joins me on this on air coaching call to discuss her business of helping people figure out how to use social media for their businesses. We dive into how to capitalize on Louise's success creating visibility in her local space, and discuss the feasibility of catering to different avatars with the same messaging.

I also help Louise to see the value of what she is doing, and suggest a time-study for her to measure her activities and financial payoff for that work she does. This chat is also a reminder to Louise that it's okay not to know where to specialize when starting out, but for social media, particularly in dealing with larger organizations, finding and honing in on that specialization is key to becoming the expert in that field.

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330: [On Air Coaching] When to Hire in a Rapidly Growing Business with Marcella De Laurentiis

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

What's the next step for an entrepreneur who has built and rapidly scaled her service-based business to multi-six figures? Marcella De Laurentiis, founder and solopreneur of HelpWithApps.com, joins me on this On Air Coaching call to discuss her next steps.

Since Marcella launched her business about a year ago, she has grown and scaled it rapidly. Now, she's ready for the next step: creating more passive income streams. We explore the idea of creating a mid-tier offering and the possibility of an online course to free up more of Marcella's time. I also talk Marcella through the importance of creating an email list, and share some tips for upselling to clients.

Marcella also uses a unique platform to capture clients, Reddit, and we discuss some strategies for leveraging Reddit by creating and demonstrating value to prospects without giving everything away. Group coaching programs for various client groups in different stages is another strategy that could be good for Marcella's business, but at the end of the day, it all comes down answering the question: Should she hire and start building a team?

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329: [On Air Coaching] How to Pick a Niche with Anne Torrez

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Anne Torrez joins me on this on air coaching call as we continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship. As you move from the startup stage to the validate stage, you need to define your niche, and this is exactly what Anne and I pick apart in this episode.

As a triathlon coach who is also certified as a running and cycling coach, Anne's biggest struggle is confidently choosing between a few potential avatars (aka target markets), and then figuring out how to articulate her niche. We discuss the importance of knowing who your ideal client is, and then using the right language to them to draw them to you and trying increase your visibility to them.

I also share my expertise to answer Anne's question of what content to produce and what medium to use to share that content as her business grows. Anne and I brainstorm on how she should build community among her ideal clients, add value and establish herself as the thought leader in the group, and come up with some great ideas.

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328: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose Between Opportunities with Casey Gromer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

We continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship with an on air coaching call with Casey Gromer, who is moving from the startup to validate phase in her business. Casey and I dive into the challenges Casey faces on where to focus her efforts and how to connect with the type of clients she is most gifted at serving.

Join Casey and me as we discuss defining her service offerings based on her specialized skill set, while diversifying to cater to different clients. If you, like Casey, are in this stage of your business, it is crucial for you to figure out where you wants to grow and put you efforts - it's okay to work with a lot of different people, because knowing your ideal client is not just about who you want to work for, but who you don't want to work for as well.

I also have some tips for Casey on getting the language right on her website to attract her ideal clients and the right avatar, and how she can leverage complementary service providers to build up her client base.

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327: [On Air Coaching] How to Get Paid with Michelle Allen

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

We continue this series on the stages of entrepreneurship with an on air coaching call with start up entrepreneur, Michelle Allen. This is the most challenging stage, with so many options and moving parts, things to learn, and things to distract you.

Michelle and I talk through her new business idea, including answering the key question "Are you solving a big enough problem?", figuring out her target audience or avatar, and some strategies to expand beyond her neighborhood.

We also explore new avenues for creating visibility and awareness of what she has to offer, as well as the opportunities to create a high end offer. I help Michelle see how Facebook Live can be a great resource, and why building a community may benefit her business. Listen till the end for my advice to Michelle and those of you in the start up stage.

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326: The Stages of Small Business - the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Did you know that 25% of new businesses do not reach the 5th year in business? I have watched businesses come and go, and at BizChix, we want to help you build you grow a profitable business that supports your lifestyle goals.

This episode is all about the BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework, something I developed and first presented at BizChix Live 2017. The framework helps us have a common language to share about our businesses.

No matter whether you're at the Startup, Validate, Scale or Multiply stage of your business, there are common issues that you have to deal with, as well as struggles and obstacles specific to the different phases. I talk you through my recommendations for each stage, and also key questions you need to ask yourself in order to build and grow a successful business.

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324: Do You Need a Bookkeeper, CPA or CFO? with Hannah Smolinski

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000

This is a must listen! CEO's know their numbers and know who to turn to to get them. Most of my clients share that they don't know which numbers they should be tracking, how to decipher the financial reports they receive and what support they need on their team and when. So, I invited BizChix community member, Hannah Smolinski, CPA, who provides virtual CFO services through her firm BrightenUp Financial to educate us.

Hannah shares what the difference is between a bookkeeper, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Also, when do you need them in your business?

We dig into questions to ask before hiring a bookkeeper, CPA or CFO, some key indicators that point to the need for a CFO in your business, and overcoming the mental block that says you need to have your numbers in order before hiring a financial professional.

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320: Everyone's A Mess

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 31 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

If you're thinking other entrepreneurs really have their act together, think again. As someone who has worked directly with hundreds of entrepreneurs, I'm here to tell you that everyone is a mess.

With social media, branded lifestyle images, and professional head shots peppering Facebook and Instagram, it can seem like everyone else has a perfect business, and that things are easy for them! I'll let you in on a secret: everyone's a mess, including me! Whether it's hiring, managing emails, setting boundaries, taking risks or anything else - we all struggle with something. No one has it all figured out.

I have some action steps for you to get over this mental hurdle and alleviate the pressure we're putting on ourselves.

Remember: Everyone is a mess, and you are normal. Everyone's a mess, and it's okay.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/320. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

319: How We Hired an Executive Assistant

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 24 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Join us behind the scenes as we share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. Natalie needed and wanted to hire an executive assistant (EA), but for various reasons was stalling the process.

Shelli uncovers what was holding her back and what finally helped her move forward. Learn our process of finding candidates, shortlisting them and hosting a trial period with the right candidate.

There were also a few unexpected benefits of choosing to hire a local assistant--both in Natalie's business, and in her life! Plus we are sharing the job description we used to find our incredible new hire. Don't miss the free download.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/319. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

318: What are you Tolerating in Your Business?

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Ask yourself this: What are you tolerating?

On the surface, everything can look amazing. But dig a little deeper and that's where all the messiness is. When you ask yourself what you are tolerating, you give yourself room to pause and reflect. Where are you settling? What's frustrating for you? What can't you believe you're still putting up with?

Shelli Warren joins Natalie to discuss some of the things they have noticed people tolerating in their experiences, from office spaces to clients, from creating band-aids and workarounds to mediocre team members. Natalie also shares how she is putting this question into action in her business. This is an issue not just applicable to your business, but also your personal life, so Shelli and Natalie have some great strategies to help you make progress!

What are the two things you are going to stop tolerating today?

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/318. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

317: [On Air Coaching] How to Feel Worthy to Charge with Danni Hall

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever had trouble charging for your services? Have you had to struggle with raising your prices? Especially in the helping professions, the exchange of money can be awkward and uncomfortable.

Join me as I coach Danni Hall, a member of the BizChix Coop who just opened a new business 4 months ago. Danni doesn't view her business as rendering a service, but solving a problem, which is why she was struggling with charging for her services. We talk through how she can overcome her deep-seated inner beliefs that her time is not worth anything, and I help her change her mindset. Danni and I role-play different scenarios to help her come up with scripts, checklists and a system to deal with her money mindset issues.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/317. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

316: How to Summer-Proof Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Summer is just around the corner! What would your dream summer 2018 look like?

Summer brings with it schedule shifts that can impact you and you business. It's time to rethink your ideal month and week plans because of shifting time availability. I share my summer bucket lists for work and home/ family, and why it's important for you to think about your strategic and visibility objectives, revenue and profit goals and summer business goals. I also discuss the topic of mom-guilt, and some ideas on managing gaps in childcare as well as maintaining professionalism for working moms.

Be sure to get your Summer Planning Package - it has great exercises that you can do at the change of any planning cycle for you and your business.

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315: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Rae Walaska

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Is it possible to manage multiple businesses? What's the best way to get the most out of your business when it comes to prices and time investment?

Join me as I coach Rae Walaska, a successful entrepreneur who runs a murder-mystery entertainment company and a social media management company, on these issues. We go into the intricacies of keeping her murder-mystery business going, and tackle the topic of licensing vs. franchising vs. coaching as ways to move forward. For her social media business, Rae and I dive into how to move from being a social media generalist to a social media specialist. Hint: It's about productizing your service!

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BizChix Live 2018
BAM Success Summit 2018
BAM Success Summit 2018 - Tickets, 1 Day Mastermind and Meetup
Built to Sell by John Warrillow

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/315. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

314: Stepping into her Publicity Superpower with Amanda Berlin

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Amanda Berlin, my guest on this episode and Featured Speaker at BizChix Live 2018, describes Public Relations (PR) as earned media - you can't pay for it, but everyone is worth the opportunity.

PR is important to every business but a lot of us haven't tapped into the full possibilities yet. Amanda reveals that it's really about sharing your story of what's unique about you, that your audience needs to know in order to identify and want to work with you. Remember, anyone at any stage of business is ready for media.

Also find out why Amanda loves local media, and how you can capitalize on interviews, events and print media to drive word-of-mouth publicity, interactions, and credibility!

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BizChix Live 2018

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313: Finding Her Niche in Video with Jessica Stansberry

312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch

310: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Ideas and Opportunities with Amber Hawley

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/314. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

If you've ever grappled with how to approach sales, this interview with Nikki Rausch, founder of Sales Maven, will transform how you think about sales. Her approach and style is different from anyone else I've heard teach on the topic. Nikki shares that we really need to focus on listening. Plus she reveals mistakes we may be making in our conversations with potential clients and customers.

Nikki also discusses how to identify buying signals, selling past the close, and her very own tips for helping prospects make the final decision.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/312. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

311: How to Get More Referrals

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Word of mouth is so powerful, and personal recommendations can shorten the client buying cycle immensely. Let's get you more referrals. We'll explore:

1. Who might refer you business?
2. Does your network understand your business?
3. Do you have a path to accept referrals?
4. Do you ask for referrals?
5. Do you have a way to thank people for referrals?
6. Do you know who your top referrers are?
7. What if you don't want the referral? Do you still have to take it?

Learn how to Define Your Niche on this previous BizChix episode:

270: The Magical Art of Niching Down

This episode is sponsored by Business Among Moms. Join us in May for the BAM Success Summit.

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310: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Ideas and Opportunities with Amber Hawley

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Got tons of ideas? New opportunities on the horizon? How do you decide which to pursue and in what order? Should you move forward now, or put the idea on hold?

Join me as I work with Amber Hawley, successful marriage and family therapist, and co-host of the My Biz Bestie podcast. Amber's aim is to transition to more online work to have more flexibility, and she has a many ideas and opportunities. Listen as we sort through her next steps plus

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307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms

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SYT 7: Asking the Right Questions in an Interview

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/310. Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, here.

309: Social Media and Visibility: Keep Doing What's Working

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Social Media can be a very powerful tool for growing your business but it can also be a huge distraction. Instead of trying to learn the latest new social media tool or strategy, I'd love for you to think about what is working right now for you in terms of gaining visibility for your business. Let's get back to the basics - I share some strategies for working on your personal network, and boosting your visibility, with some social media tips too.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/309. Listen to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com.

308: [On Air Coaching] How to Design a Content Strategy to Grow Your Biz with Cheryl Tan

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Are you getting the Return on Investment you would expect from the content you are producing? How can you change your content strategy to help you business grow?

Join me as I coach Cheryl Tan, a journalist turned entrepreneur, on how to get more leads to come through her podcast and transform her content strategy to bring in more business. We discuss the benefits of interviews, solo episodes and on air coaching, as well as how to productize consulting services. I break down the steps Cheryl (and you!) can implement to create a content creation strategy that will give you the return on your investment that you deserve.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/308.

307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

You've registered for an event or a conference - now, how do you make the most out of that investment?

My guest Julie Fry, founder of Business Among Moms, not only attends numerous events, but also hosts her own local meet ups and an annual conference. She joins me to talk about the top dos and don'ts to make every event you attend a successful one. We share our insights about things to do before, during and after an event, and discuss planning your event strategy, how to make connections and build your network, and even what you should wear! We've also got some pro-tips to make sure you're maximizing your time at any event or conference you attend.

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SYT 3: [On Air Coaching] First Steps to Hiring a Virtual Team with Lorena Klingel

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/307.

306: Top 7 Ways to Monetize a Podcast

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

There are numerous ways to monetize a podcast, but today I am focusing on the top ways I see working right now and the podcasters who are implementing them. One interesting observation is that most podcasters monetize through several methods.

Also, take advantage of the podcasting resources we have available to you including a comprehensive list of all the ways you can monetize a podcast, our New Podcaster Resource Guide plus our guide on how to Pitch to be on a Podcast.

Just go to BizChix.com/podcasting to get access.

Other Episodes Mentioned:

267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl

303: 4 Years of Podcasting – Finding My Voice, My Calling, and My Community

305: [On Air Coaching] How to Generate Visibility, Price Services and Attract a New Niche with Lorena Klingel

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How do you productize a service, and set the right price for it? What are some strategies to increase visibility for your business to attract the exact type of client you want to work with?

Join me as I coach Lorena Klingel, who has a successful business working with corporate clients but needs help generating visibility as she seeks to work with entrepreneurs. Lorena and I discuss pricing strategies and brainstorm tactics to boost visibility for her business. I also have advice on how to choose projects that suit her unique working style and strengths.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] Natalie shares a little personal update about milestones she's celebrating in her family

[1:44] Natalie introduces her on-air coaching call client for this episode - Lorena Klingel.

[3:18] What is Lorena's business now, and where does she foresee it going?

[8:20] Natalie distills Lorena's Kolbe scores.

[12:29] Lorena is having some trouble with pricing her services with clients.

[17:52] Natalie helps Lorena brainstorm some ideas to get out of being paid hourly.

[23:23] Lorena brings up another problem she faces with regards to pricing on a project basis. Natalie has another client who has the exact same problem, and she shares some ideas on how Lorena can address the issue.

[39:00] What are some ways Lorena can increase visibility for her business?

[47:12] Lorena contemplates producing her own online modules to be shared to build street cred. Natalie shares her thoughts on this idea.

[51:48] Lorena's last question relates to building an email list. Natalie has some suggestions on how best to maximize that.

[54:40] Check out Lorena's call with Shelli Warren on the Stacking Your Team Podcast, and be sure to get in touch with Lorena via her website.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Stacking Your Team Podcast with Shelli Warren
Kolbe Personality Assessment
Built to Sell, by John Warrillow
Zoom
Social Media Marketing World 2018
AWeber
MailChimp
ConvertKit
Active Campaign
Ontraport
Infusionsoft

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/305.

304: The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How much money are you leaving on the table by not following up with your leads? Why is there fortune in the follow-up? On this episode, we're talking about how crucial it is to follow up with potential and past clients. I share my tips for overcoming fear of rejection and developing a healthy sales mindset, as well as how to create a follow-up system that works for you and I'm sharing the simple template I use to track leads.

Be sure to grab a copy of my Sales Follow-Up Template too!

Key Takeaways:

Natalie shares some of her experiences where people have successfully followed up with her.
Fear of rejection has a part to play in why people don't follow up or even start the sales process. It is important to overcome that fear by working on your sales mindset.
A 'no' right now can become a 'yes' later. Keep that in mind for the next sales cycle.
Another big missed opportunity is when you don't get an answer - instead of abandoning that prospect, follow up to get an answer!
What is Natalie's follow-up system?

1) Start your day with how you can bring sales into your business.

2) Have a system for tracking leads and where they are in the sales cycle.

3) Keep it simple.

4) Create a visual reminder of your sales goals.

5) Celebrate your wins!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/304.

303: 4 Years of Podcasting - Finding My Voice, My Calling, and My Community

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

This episode marks my 4th year anniversary of the BizChix Podcast! Carol Cox and Shelli Warren, whom I met because of the podcast and who are now a very big part of my life, business, and podcast, join me in this episode! We discuss my podcasting journey, the lessons we've all learned about running a business and share some tips about entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

[:31] Natalie welcomes Shelli Warren and Carol Cox to her 4th year anniversary episode!

[1:10] How did Natalie, Shelli and Carol connect with each other?

[9:34] Natalie, Carol and Shelli discuss the importance of finding a mentor you like and whose approach you are comfortable with.

[14:31] What would Natalie have told herself as she was just starting out on her podcasting journey, based on what she knows now?

[18:06] Did Natalie have an 'aha!' moment when she realized she should be telling people how to work with her?

[19:33] Natalie has evolved as a leader and changed the context of her offering over the years. What offerings is Natalie most proud of?

[28:05] There are more and more podcasts being released, so it's becoming harder to differentiate from other podcasts and to keep listeners engaged. What does Natalie see going forward in terms of trends in podcasting?

[33:41] If you're thinking about starting a podcast, you have to be in it for the long-game.

[36:21] What do Carol, Shelli and Natalie know for sure about entrepreneurship? They share their lessons from their personal entrepreneurship journeys.

[47:27] Shelli will be launching a new podcast soon - watch out for it!

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/303.

302: Teams are the "New" Passive Income

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Passive income is the quest these days, but did you know that teams are the "new" passive income? What is passive income? What are some of the different ways you can gain passive income? How does hiring others and building your team, especially in a service based business, help create income?

If you've been looking for ways to create passive income in your business, it might be time to start thinking about building your team. Train others to do what you do, in the way you do it. In this episode, I share strategies and tips, as well as some of the success stories I've seen.

Get the worksheets referenced in this episode at bizchix.com/moretime.

Key Takeaways:

[1:41] Natalie will be speaking at Social Media Marketing World, as well as hosting one-day Masterminds through the year, so be sure to look out for those!

[5:37] What is passive income? Honestly speaking, there is no income that is really passive. Natalie explains why.

[9:56] If you have a service-based business, create passive income by training others to do what you do, in the way you do it. Natalie shares how she applied this principle to her business.

[15:36] Don't let the fear of needing to have an entire certification or training program hold you back. Natalie has some ideas on how you can create a minimum viable product to keep moving forward.

[19:50] Building a team is not often talked about as a means of creating passive income. Natalie has some examples of other women who have created passive income by building their teams.

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/302.

301: Buy Back Your Time (Part 2)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Take control of your life, buy back your time, and outsource! Find out more about all the different ways you can buy back your time, and how to get into the mindset of outsourcing. Are objections from people around you holding you back? I have some great tips for overcoming that too!

I'm a huge fan of outsourcing to create more time in my life for the things that are important to me. I share what I personally outsource at home and at work, and positives and negatives of outsourcing overseas. There are also some really useful software apps and services to help you buy back more time, which I share with you in this episode.

Be sure to snag the free companion worksheets for this episode: BizChix.com/moretime.

Key Takeaways:

[4:26] What are some ways you can buy back your time?

[8:00] What kind of mindset do you need to get into the practice of outsourcing? Why don't people outsource more? Natalie discusses fear of judgment, fear of losing control, and lack of money as objections that often hold women back from outsourcing.

[20:49] How can you overcome spousal or partner objection with regard to outsourcing? Natalie takes us step-by-step through the process.

[26:28] What is Natalie outsourcing in her life? She shares her personal experiences, past and present to give you some ideas on what you could be outsourcing too!

[34:19] The companion worksheet for this episode can help you look at what you are already outsourcing, in your home and in your business, as well as what areas you could be outsourcing in the future.

[36:08] Natalie uses her executive assistant in both a personal and professional capacity.

[41:10] What is Natalie outsourcing in her business? Natalie shares her pro-tip about hiring people and creating systems. She also reflects on how her business has evolved over time and what functions she has outsourced.

[53:43] There's a feature episode on how to hire, onboard, and train people at home and in the office coming up, so watch out for that in the future!

[54:05] Use your personal network to find people for your home and your office! Natalie also has some great advice and resources to tap into.

[59:13] Automating through systems is a great way to do work more efficiently. How can you incorporate this into your business and home?

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This episode was first published at BizChix.com/301

300: Buy Back Your Time (Part 1)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Are your ready to get more time in your life? The next two episodes will take you through my process of getting more time through delegating, outsourcing and using apps.

I share about a well respected study that confirms that outsourcing can make you happy and more satisfied with your life. I also walk through how you can track your weekly tasks at home and at work so that it makes it really easy to see what to outsource.

Go to BizChix.com/moretime to get the free companion worksheets.

Mentioned in this Episode:

One Way Money Can Buy Happiness (Washington Post Article)

Original Study on how Outsourcing can increase Life Satisfaction

BizChix Live (tickets available and 70% sold out)

Work with Natalie or Shelli

Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

299: Start with the End in Mind

This episode was first published at BizChix.com/300.

299: Start with the End in Mind

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

It's easy to launch into a new year, and get busy conquering new goals and projects without thinking through how we really want to feel at the end. I get vulnerable and share how I purposefully chose to make 2017 a year where my home and self were a bit neglected in the interest of exponentially growing BizChix and how and why I am transforming that this year. You'll get a chance to pause and take a breath and reflect on 2017 and set an intention for 2018 in terms of three areas, home, self and business. I hope you snag the free download with companion worksheets to this episode via BizChix.com/299. If you are already on my email list, then it is in your inbox today.

295: Discover Your Innate Strengths with Andrea MacKenzie of Lead with Harmony (Kolbe Certified)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Do you love doing personality tests and assessments to learn more about yourself and how you work? Have you assessed your team? On this episode, Andrea MacKenzie and I discuss the Kolbe Assessment, which measures your instinctive way of doing things.

Andrea is a consultant, coach, and educator who helps her clients create high performance in their businesses by understanding themselves and their teams better.

Prior to our interview, my team and I took the Kolbe assessments and Andrea analyzed the results. Andrea coaches me through her findings and what this means for my team to work together more effectively.

Part interview, part on-air coaching of me — I'm sure you don't want to miss out on this exciting episode! Andrea has some exclusive offers to work with her too.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] Part interview, part on-air coaching of me on the Kolbe Assessment with guest expert, Andrea McKenzie.

[2:25] Where did Andrea grow up, and what was she like as a little girl.

[3:45] What is Andrea's business and how do people work with her?

[5:45] What is the Kolbe A Assessment and how is it different from other personality tests?

[11:25] What is the Kolbe C Assessment, and the Right Fit Assessment?

[18:22] Natalie took her Kolbe A assessment recently. Andrea talks about what her report means, and how this impacts her team.

[25:40] The Kolbe Assessment also opens the door for communication between leaders and their teams.

[27:25] What are some things that Natalie needs to be careful of, and watch out for on her team, to reduce conflict, play to her team's strengths, and be a more successful team overall?

[31:31] Natalie and Andrea discuss the different Kolbe Assessments that would be useful in different scenarios. Andrea also shares her experiences of using Kolbe with other clients.

[36:52] How can Biz Chix utilize Andrea's expertise?

[42:11] Do remember to apply for Natalie's Biz Chix Masterminds starting soon!

[45:18] Natalie summarizes her key takeaways from this episode.

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● Lead with Harmony

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Kolbe Assessment

● BizChix Masterminds

● BizChix Resources

294: MINDSET - 4 Strategies to Conquer Your Mindset Battles

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

There's a battle going on inside your head, but the good news is you have the power and ability to win it. Mindset is something that every entrepreneur deals with on a daily basis, but nobody talks about it! On this episode, I share with you four of my strategies for conquering mindset issues and moving your business to the next level.

Key Takeaways:

[:45] Mindset issues are something every entrepreneur struggles with. Natalie will be sharing her strategies for conquering these issues.

[2:54] If you are in the midst of a mindset issue, congratulate yourself for realizing that! Strategy 1 is shared.

[4:46] Strategy 2.

[6:34] Strategy 3.

[7:38] Strategy 4.

[9:01] There's a battle going on in your mind, but you're not alone, and you are in control of your mind.

[11:05] Bonus strategy (Ok, there were really 5 to share!)

[12:09] You're always going to have to conquer mindset issues, at each step of your business. But you have the power and ability to do it.

[13:18] Joining a mastermind is one of the best ways to get support with your mindset. Natalie has masterminds launching soon, so don't hesitate to apply!

Join the BizChix Community

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Biz Chix Masterminds

292: [On Air Coaching] How to Connect and Leverage Relationships with Complementary Service Providers with Kimberley O'Brien

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

How can you connect with other professionals and complementary businesses that serve the same ideal client? What's the best way to increase visibility for your business?

Join me as I coach Kimberley O'Brien, who runs an innovative child psychology practice and a publishing house that creates material and programs for schools. We brainstorm ideas to tap into her personal network and explore other avenues for creating visibility in her business.

Kimberley and I also discuss some of her reservations about taking on more responsibilities as a CEO. I have some tips on that as well, so be sure not to miss out on this episode!

Key Takeaways:

[:50] Natalie shares a fun story about her son, Jett.

[2:04] Natalie is still accepting applications for her Mastermind Programs starting in January 2018!

[4:13] Natalie introduces her on-air coaching client for this episode —
Kimberley O'Brien.

[6:38] What is Kimberley's business, and how long has she been practicing?

[8:10] What does Kimberley's team look like? What are the roles of the different members?

[9:25] What kind of programs does Kimberley have in schools? How many schools does she work with?

[13:57] Kimberley wants to increase visibility for her business, and roll out to more schools. How can she use the two days that she has to be as productive as she can be?

[20:46] Natalie has some suggestions for Kimberley to expose all the teachers and students to her program at once, as well as to involve teachers into her program by providing training for them. Natalie breaks down what she envisions for Kimberley's two

[27:32] Kimberley is considering the idea of landing keynotes and speaking engagements to increase visibility. Natalie talks her through where she might look for these engagements or even the possibility of creating an event for these key decision-makers.

[31:08] Kimberley is also thinking of starting a podcast. What is her vision for the podcast? Natalie has some tips on starting a podcast.

[37:05] Natalie recommends building a community for industry professionals, educators, and parents to come together and discuss how to help the children they work with.

[43:50] With any big endeavor in a business, it is important to consider what you want to get out of it. Natalie and Kimberley talk through her motivations for running a virtual summit.

[47:09] Natalie has some tips for Kimberley to take on more of a CEO role in her business. They discuss some of Kimberley's reservations about stepping up to take on more responsibility.

[56:52] Natalie summarizes her key takeaway from the on-air coaching call with Kimberley, and encourages you to think about how you can connect with complementary service providers in 2018!

Join the BizChix Community

Connect with Kimberley O'Brien:

● Quirky Kid

● Quirky Kid on Facebook

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Biz Chix Masterminds

● Zoom

● Virtual Summit Tech. Jaime Slutzky

● Loom

● Process Street

Previous Biz Chix Episodes Mentioned:

● "267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl"

● Other On-Air Coaching Calls

291: [On Air Coaching] Fear of Success with Taryn Holmstrom

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Mindset issues affect all entrepreneurs regardless of their level of business. Fear of failure is a common block, but did you know that fear of success can hold you back too?

Join me as I coach Taryn Holmstrom, owner of a successful wedding rental business in the Northwest. I help her peel back the onion and uncover the root of her fears.

Taryn and I also discuss some ways to take her business to the next level — an organizational chart can be a useful way to plan for this, so don't forget to get your free download!

Get the Org Chart worksheets!

Key Takeaways:

[1:08] Natalie introduces her on-air coaching client for this episode — Taryn Holmstrom of Skagit Valley Wedding Rentals.

[10:24] What is Taryn's business? She shares how she got started in her business, and the role her family plays in her life.

[14:08] When Taryn had a strategy session with Natalie about a year ago, she didn't have a clear line drawn between personal and business accounts. She does now! Natalie shares her advice on why it's important to keep these accounts separate.

[16:05] What other changes have happened in the last year? Taryn talks about moving to a different, more consistent child care program for her children so that she has more time to focus on her business.

[19:44] Taryn has a very healthy money mindset, but she has a fear of success, in terms of the amount of time she would have to dedicate to achieving success.

[21:01] What has Taryn's experience been adding staff and outsourcing tasks?

[24:11] Natalie encourages Taryn to think about what her organizational chart would look like as she grows. It is important to think about the functions of the business, not the people on hand.

[31:34] Based on Taryn's current situation, she has two options: a) maintain her current structure, limit her client base and raise prices, or b) grow the business by hiring more people to support more clients. Natalie and Taryn discuss her options based on her strengths and weaknesses.

[38:33] Natalie addresses Taryn's fear of success with a key insight: At the end of the day, know that you as the business owner are in complete control of everything that's happening in your business.

[43:27] Taryn has a lightbulb moment — teachers can be a great resource for her to tap into during her busiest months in summer!

[45:24] Natalie has a free download for you! Download the organizational chart and write out the functions of your business. Based on the vision you have for your business in 2018, you can see where you might need to hire more people.

[47:30] Natalie's advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed is to get it all out, and not let it float around in your head!

[50:41] Natalie is accepting applications for her Mastermind Programs!

Connect with Taryn Holmstrom:

Skagit Valley Wedding Rentals

Mentioned in this Episode:

Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/291

289: Behind the Scenes of BizChix Live with Natalie Eckdahl

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Want to hear about some of the behind the scenes moments from BizChix live? Hint: it's not all pretty. I'm sharing some things that no one else knows happened, the fear I experienced right before the conference and the incredible experience of seeing a community I have built over the last 3+years come to life. Dream it. Do it.

Key Takeaways:

[1:01] Natalie will be giving a recap of BizChix Live!

[2:50] Natalie shares how BizChix Live started off, with exclusive activities for her VIP clients.

[11:02] Before BizChix Live, Natalie was planning to close her membership site down!

[16:48] The main event kicked off on October 18. Natalie talks about how she modeled the conference and some of the details about the events that went on.

[20:26] The night before a full day of delivering content, Natalie was feeling miserable and throwing up! She shares how she dealt with it — fear and mindset had a large part to play.

[27:52] Natalie's keynote speech was about being a CEO: "Being CEO — Transforming into the Leader Your Company Needs."

[30:44] The next item on the agenda was a talk by Natalie Gingrich on Strategic Planning for CEOs.

[31:02] Natalie gives a shout out to Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom for giving her the impetus to make a conference happen for the BizChix, and inspiring the workbook for the conference!

[33:40] Another element of BizChix Live was a mastermind panel with live hot seats.

[35:54] The next segment of the day was focused on planning and Natalie delivered a talk entitled "Planning 2018 Like a CEO."

[37:40] The ladies got changed into comfortable clothes for the next item on the agenda — the Implementation Party.

[40:55] Natalie shares some of her takeaways as an event owner and organizer.

[44:44] At the Implementation Party, the ladies were so enthusiastic that they didn't want to stop working!

[46:33] Every morning, the MC and Event Historian, Edie Berg, hosted a power walk! Natalie also gives a shout out to Chrissie Wywrot and Tara Humphrey, who made it to Soul Cycle on Friday morning.

[47:25] On Friday, the event started off with Key Takeaways followed by Natalie's 2nd Keynote speech "The Battle for Your Entrepreneurial Mind," where she talked about mindsets and other related ideas.

[48:30] Some of the other talks on Friday were given by Carol Cox, who spoke on the topic of increasing visibility in your business, Shelli Warren, who spoke about building an ideal team, and finally Natalie herself, delivering the closing Keynote speech "No Woman Left Behind."

[52:41] Natalie's parents and sons made an appearance at the end of BizChix Live! Natalie talks about the closing of the event.

[57:35] You can get your tickets for BizChix Live 2018 until October 30th, or again in January!

[58:40] Natalie shares a story about how sometimes you can impact people without even realizing it.

Join the BizChix Community

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChixMasterminds

● Presale of BizChix Live 2018 Tickets!

● Email Natalie to join the membership group The Nest

● Hotel Irvine

● Social Media Marketing World

● Natalie Gingrich

● Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom

● Amanda Harris of Magically Ever After Travel

● Edie Berg

● Shelli Warren

● Carol Cox

BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

● "280: The Chief of Staff Role with Natalie Gingrich"

● "258: Build Your Team — How to Source, Interview, and Assign Roles with
Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren"

● "288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block"

288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Sharing some content that will be presented at BizChix Live today! Take back control of your calendar — design your ideal month and ideal week! Plus how to theme your weeks and days and the power of time blocking. Be sure to get the free download straight from the workbook we are using at BizChix Live!

Key Takeaways:

[1:01] Natalie is at BizChix Live giving the opening keynote! What are some of the topics being covered?The theme for this year's conference is doing things as a CEO.

[6:26] Natalie shares some of her overall views on having a calendar and planning. What's the difference between a personal calendar and a business calendar?

[10:07] What are theme weeks? Natalie talks about her own themes for each week in an ideal month.

[14:55] Natalie also themes her days in a certain way. It's important to tune in to what is best for you to get the most out of your week and time block your days.

[18:06] What is an ideal week? Natalie has some recommendations and examples to help you plan the ideal week.

[24:28] Natalie has some other things that you might want to keep in mind when doing your time blocking in your ideal week and ideal month.

[25:56] Natalie is currently accepting applications for CEO Chix Mastermind program and for the 5-figure level as well!

[28:30] Create a CEO date for yourself in the next seven days, and map out your ideal week and ideal month.

Join the BizChix Community

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Presale of Tickets for BizChix Live 2018

● Google Calendar

● "How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week,"
by Michael Hyatt

● Michael Hyatt's Ideal Week

● Amy Porterfield's Ideal Week

● Marie Poulin's Ideal week

● BizChix Masterminds

BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

● "287: Design a High Performing Mastermind with Natalie Eckdahl"

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/288.

287: [High Performing Women] Design a High Performing Mastermind with Natalie Eckdahl

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Masterminds are all the rage these days, but what makes a successful mastermind? Is there an optimal format and size? What elements lead to a High Performing Mastermind? Masterminds are my jam, and on this episode, I share my experiences and knowledge about masterminds, ranging from the value of having masterminds, as well as my personal tips drawing on my Masters level education on Teams, years of research and practical experience for designing a successful mastermind. Tune in to this episode if you are considering starting or joining a mastermind!

Key Takeaways:

[1:02] Natalie is getting ready for BizChix Live!

[5:35] Natalie has a lot of experience with masterminds. Where does the term 'mastermind' come from, and what does it mean?

[9:43] Natalie shares an excerpt from Benjamin Franklin's biography that talks about his involvement with masterminds.

[11:01] The members of Ben Franklin's mastermind were incredibly diverse. What are the benefits of having a diverse mastermind team?

[12:46] What is the difference between a mastermind and a group coaching?

[14:03] What is the optimal format for a mastermind group? Natalie shares how she has organized masterminds for women at the 5-figure level of their business.

[18:54] How does the 6-figure and beyond mastermind differ?

[20:55] What are some of Natalie's secrets for forming an ideal group? She shares tips about the ideal group size, and who should be in the group.

[25:06] Commitment to the mastermind is what distinguishes a paid mastermind vs. peer-led or free masterminds.

[27:00] Something else Natalie has added to her masterminds is affirmations. What are affirmations and how do they help?

[32:34] Natalie has a free mastermind guide and some other great podcast episodes for you to check out.

[34:00] Natalie also has some new masterminds coming up — be sure to check them out to see if they'll be a fit for you!

Join the BizChix Community

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix Live

● Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill

● The Art of Masterminding: Free Quick Start Guide

● BizChix Masterminds

● Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, by Walter Isaacson

● Ben Franklin's World — A Podcast About Early American History

Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

● High Performing Women Series

● Masterminds, Networking, and Teams Series

● "250: The 5 People to Avoid in Your Mastermind or Team"

● "283: [High Performing Women] Scaling a Team, Creating Visibility and Continuous Innovation with Author, Speaker, Publisher Maria Dismondy"

This content was first published on BizChix.com.

286: [High Performing Women] Growing a 7 Figure Business, Launching a Certification Program and Permission to be Selfish with Cate Stillman of Yogahealer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

What does it take to get to a business with a seven-figure revenue, and 30 to 40% growth every year? Cate Stillman, founder of Yoga Healer, host of multiple podcasts, and super-successful entrepreneur joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from offering a $20, two-hour workshop to a certification course at $7,500. We discuss the struggle women entrepreneurs face with money mindsets, and the money blocks that impact their ability to create a sustainable business. Cate also shares some tips to get a high-performing body so that you can become the high-performing woman that you are, so be sure to tune in!

Key Takeaways:

[6:55] Where did Cate grow up and what was she like as a little girl?

[9:55] What is Cate's business and where is it now?

[13:34] Cate's business experiences a 30 to 40% growth a year. What does she attribute that to?

[18:10] How many people does Cate have on her team? She elaborates about her global team and how she manages it.

[21:41] What was Cate's background like? How did she go about healing her body, which led her to her business?

[26:34] What happened in 2001? How did Cate move into her current business?

[29:25] Cate's business started off as an in-person business but is now an amazing online business. How did she make the transition?

[31:41] Cate and Natalie discuss how they deal with clients who approach them saying they feel bad to leave people by pricing higher.

[38:38] What is Cate's certification program? What is the story behind how Cate started offering a certification program?

[42:40] How did people around her react to the certification course? How did she deal with the negative comments and feedback?

[46:14] Cate and Natalie discuss exchanging value for money.

[50:10] To be high-performing women, we need to have high-performing bodies. What are a few things that we can do to take care of ourselves in the last few, busy months of the year?

[55:47] What advice does Cate have for women who are worried about being judged?

[57:57] Where would be a good place for beginners and wellness practitioners to start? Cate shares some resources you can check out.

Join the BizChix Community

Connect with Cate Stillman:

● Yoga Healer

● Have A Conversation with Wellness Professionals (Yoga Healer)

● Yogidetox

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix on iTunes

● High-Performing Women Series

● Zoom

● Basecamp

● Google Docs

● Focus on Fit, Not Thin Webinar (YogaHealer)

● BizChix Masterminds

Previous BizChix Episodes Mentioned:

● "264: Building a Culture from Day One with Amy Errett of Madison Reed"

● "282: [Live From Podcast Movement] Leverage Your Podcast to Grow Your Business"

● "233: [new series] Monetizing and Money Mindset" #BizChixMonetize

● "242: Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Success?"

● "263: How to Get More Clients"

283: [High Performing Women] Scaling a Team, Creating Visibility and Continuous Innovation with Author, Speaker, Publisher Maria Dismondy

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:00:00 +0000

How do you continue to create visibility for your brand year after year? How do you manage multiple streams of revenue? Which ideas and opportunities should you say YES to? My guest, Maria Dismondy, is a children's book author, professional speaker, and owns a publishing company. She rapidly scaled from 2 to 10 team members in the last year. This is her 9th year in business and she is not slowing down. In just the first 9 months of 2017, she has experienced 278% growth.

Maria shares some tips for creating visibility for your business, how to grow your team by outsourcing and investing in training, and the importance of innovating in your industry.

Key Takeaways:

[3:55] Natalie and Maria have known each other for a few years, and have seen and supported each other through the growth of their businesses.

[6:20] What is Maria's business?

[7:00] Maria has three children. As her family grew, so did her business, but this was a challenge for her to manage.

[9:09] What is the scale and scope of Maria's business? She talks about the revenue of her company, as well as the streams of revenue..

[11:24] One of Maria's revenue streams is speaking at schools. How have her speaking engagements expanded over time?

[13:02] What is Maria's system for publishing books? What kind of clients does her publishing company take on?

[15:45] Maria is a person who is not afraid to try new things, but also not afraid to stop doing them if she decides she doesn't like it or it doesn't work. What has been the difference in how she has approached her business in 2015 and 2017?

[17:25] Since 2015, Maria's team has grown rapidly. What is Maria's team like now?

[25:33] From 2015 to 2017, Maria had a shift in mindset that allowed her to grow and expand her business. What brought that about?

[30:27] In order to grow, Maria had to spend and expand. What are some of the changes she made in her spending? How did she outsource, both in her business and at home?

[34:50] Even working just 10-to-15 hours a week, Maria accomplishes a lot. What are some secrets Maria has about setting yourself up for success?

[38:30] How does Maria plan her days?

[40:40] Maria has some really creative ways of getting herself known. What are some of Maria's strategies for gaining visibility? She shares her experiences with social media, local media, book signings, and virtual book tours!

[48:05] Maria shares about virtual speaking engagements.?

[50:54] How do contests help Maria's business and get her visibility?

[53:30] Natalie and Maria leave us with some final thoughts about being innovators, entrepreneurs and sharing ideas.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60-Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Join the BizChix Community

Connect with Maria Dismondy:

● Maria Dismondy

● Cardinal Rule Press

● Maria Dismondy on Facebook

● Maria Dismondy on Instagram

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Empowering Kids with Character (Private Facebook Group)

● Asana

● Voxer

● PowerSheets

● Day Designer

282: [Live From Podcast Movement] Leverage Your Podcast to Grow Your Business with Cate Stillman, Michael Stelzner, Mike Morrison and Natalie Eckdahl #PM17

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:00:00 +0000

How can you use your podcast to grow your business? How do you convert your listeners into paying customers? How does a podcast relate to the rest of a business owner's funnel? What podcast content strategies are working right now? How can you authentically sell on air?

Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison, all successful business owners and podcasters, answer these questions and more as we recreate the content we shared in our popular panel at Podcast Movement.

Key Takeaways:

[:49] Natalie talks about her experience at Podcast Movement two weeks ago — she hosted a panel on How to Leverage Your Podcast as the Ultimate Marketing Tool for Your Business.

[6:43] Many people create podcasts in the hope that it will help them grow their current business or lead to a new business, but they are not converting listeners. Natalie's panel at Podcast Movement addressed exactly this issue.

[9:18] Natalie welcomes her guests for this episode — Michael Stelzner, Cate Stillman, and Mike Morrison!

[10:25] What do each of these great podcasters and business people do, and how do they leverage their podcasts to build their businesses?

[12:15] Mike Morrison shares how his Facebook group impacted his podcast, and vice-versa.

[13:14] Learn why Cate started a separate show for her community.

[14:50] How are Michael Stelzner's podcast and live events connected?

[16:10] What are some things that Michael Stelzner and Mike Morrison do organically on their shows to promote what they do, and the products they have?

[19:35] Cate has three different avatars. How does she decide what content to deliver?

[20:35] Mike Morrison shares some tips and strategies for other podcasters — stay focused on your niche!

[24:13] Michael Stelzner's tip is to focus on your guests and build a relationship with them.

[27:09] What other advice do they have for podcasters?

[32:10] Cate delves into the issue of spending versus investing.

[37:38] Natalie reflects on her experience of hosting a panel at Podcast Movement, and shares some of the things she did that made the entire experience more productive and fruitful.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Join the BizChix Community

Connect with the Guests:

● Michael Stelzner — Social Media Marketing Podcast

● Cate Stillman — The Yoga Healer Podcasts

● Mike Morrison — The Membership Guys Podcast

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Podcast Movement

● Steve Stewart

● Ask Me About Email Marketing Podcast: "Strategically Designing Your Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl"

● TalkShoe

● Shure Microphones

Other BizChix Episodes on Podcasting:

267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast

251: Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl

209: Become a Podcast Guest with Natalie Eckdahl

Learn more about BizChix Live, October 18-20, 2017.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/282.

279: [High Performing Women] Stacking a Team with Shelli Warren

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0000

How do you build a dedicated and high performing team? We discuss hiring, onboarding, training, developing, assessing, retaining and MORE! Whether you are at the 5-figure or 7-figure level, building the right team will guarantee future success.

I'm thrilled to have Shelli Warren, the creator and brilliance behind SheConnex here today to share how we can find, hire and retain all-stars for our team. She also shares how to hire with the intention to build a team for the future of our business, not just to meet our immediate needs.

Key Takeaways:

What does "Stacking a Team" mean?
First step to building your team may be a surprise: be a leader and a brand that will attract the best, high performing people.
Build a team with ambition and goals, so you can help them get there.
Do you know the difference between training and development with your team?
Hire slow, and fire fast.
What are the ways to motivate your team that don't include money?
Use "Touch Points" – face to face check-in with your team, to find out how you can help them, impact your team on a personal level, show them that you ca
Want to keep your contractors more engaged? Make sure they know that they are an asset!

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Connect with Shelli

Website

Encore Career Women Facebook page

LinkedIn Group: The Sheconnex Group for Professional Women

BizChix Episodes Mentioned

258: Build Your Team – How to Source, Interview, and Assign Roles with Natalie Gingrich and Shelli Warren

Click to Learn More about working with Natalie.

Come to BizChix Live!

This content first appeared on BizChix.com.

277: [On Air Coaching] How to Scale a Local Biz and Open a New Location with Rochelle Migliore

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Who knew that dog walking could be a Six Figure+ business? In this episode we discuss building a team, adding a new location as well as a high end offer to create more streams of revenue.

Natalie coaches Rochelle Migliore of See Spot Run San Jose on ways to grow her already successful local business by expanding into new directions, and ramping up her prospecting efforts. Natalie shares creative and innovative branding ideas that take advantage of the fact that Rochelle and team are a walking advertisement for her business.

Rochelle is also relocating to a new area soon, and Natalie guides her on how to take advantage of the move by using this as an opportunity to expand on, rather than walk away from her current business.

This is a very fun and creative episode – don't miss it!

Want a peak at some happy dogs on their pack walk? Click below.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

Keep your mind open about what you CAN be doing for a business. Rochelle is making over 6 figures, walking dogs, having niched down from a broader concept.
How do I start getting new clients proactively? Revisit how you got business in the past and think creatively about how you can expand on that.
Branding – be creative. Rochelle has welcome to the pack "Bark boxes" for new clients. How could you do something like this?Think about how your clients find you. Who else has a complementary but not competitive business that you could share mutual referrals with? It never hurts to ask (best advice from Natalie's Mom!).
The fortune is in the follow up. No doesn't mean no, it means not right now.

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Connect with Rochelle

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

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

Website www.happypackwalks.com

BizChix Episodes Mentioned

Listen to Previous On Air Coaching Calls

263: How to get more clients

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

275: [On Air Coaching] Leverage Online Strategies in a Local Business with Shawna Dingman

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0000

How do you leverage digital marketing strategies and tactics for a local service based business? In this on air coaching call, Natalie details how Shawna can utilize online marketing tactics for her large local chiropractic business to create more awareness and attract even more patients. We also dig into tips on Facebook Groups and creating a Facebook Live show to not only expand her local reach but also her presence on Facebook. Shawna is also a mom to 3 thriving kids, and we discuss ways to find a balance between mom time an work. My advice on what to do with Shawna's podcast may surprise you!

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

Don't be afraid to put a project on hold to gain clarity.
Just because your good at something, doesn't mean your should be doing it – be willing to outsource.
Process audit – revisit KPIs for your business – what do you need to streamline your business, and how many new customers do you need to grow, what is your retention rate?
How can you take back knowledge of online marketing into the local space to build your local community?

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Connect with Shawna

www.ElevateChiropractic.ca

shawna@shawnadingman.com

Facebook - Elevate Chiropractic

Facebook - Fulfilled Podcast

Fulfilled Podcast

Mentioned in this Episode

eMeals Meal planning service

Yelp

BeliveTV

Zoom

Perpetual Traffic Podcast Facebook Group Changes

Vicky Lashenko's Livestream Workshop

BizChix Episodes Mentioned

Listen to Previous On Air Coaching Calls

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

271: Did you Forget Your Local Market? #SellLocal

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:37:18 +0000

There may be a goldmine waiting for you in your backyard! Have you been so focused on the shiny online world, that you forgot your local market. Join me as we explore if you should focus more time in your local market? The majority of my six and seven figure clients have a huge local element to their business. We're going to talk about whether or not you should be spending time locally, explore the opportunities and if the answer is YES, I'm going to share some of my client's best strategies for connecting and growing a local client base.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Mentioned in this Episode:

Speaking Your Brand Podcast with Carol Cox

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Episodes Mentioned:

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

Previously published on: bizchix.com/271

270: The Magical Art of Niching Down

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Niching down is scary. It feels like you are saying no to a huge group of people and turning down business. But the truth is when you try to talk to EVERYONE, you end up talking to no one. In this episode I share 9 ways niching down can benefit you, plus I share about four BizChix community members who saw huge growth in their businesses by choosing to serve a specific niche.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Thank you Madison Reed for saving women time with your innovative at home coloring kits. Get 10% of your first color kit and free shipping using code BIZCHIX.

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Mentioned in this Episode:

Jaime Slutsky - https://virtualsummitTECH.com
Lindsay Mason - https://www.frenchknotstudio.com/
Kristen Lander - https://www.fiercelyfueled.com and https://empoweredbyiron.com/
Sheri Gazitt - https://www.teenwiseseattle.com

Episodes Mentioned:

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/270.

269: Eight Ways 1/1 and Group Work Will Grow Your Biz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:52:14 +0000

YOU HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED! And I was too. I have been part of the online space since 2012 and for the last five years I have heard guru after guru tell me not to trade my time for money. They say it like it is a horrible nasty thing that no one should do. Well, I am here to tell you that I have built a multi-six figure business (that is scaling to 7 figures) that has very low overhead based off of one on one work and I want to share with you EIGHT reasons why working directly with other humans is so powerful.

I'm tired of the SHAMING around 1/1 work.

Like you, I used to get wowed by five, six and seven figure launches that I saw people BRAGGING about. But as I have gotten more savvy, I realize that when the "gurus" share their Revenue without ever disclosing if they made a Profit (notice, they don't share the cost of their launch, how many refunds they gave out or how many people did not follow through on their payment plan).

Anyone can build a business that can take care of their family based on one on one work and still have time for fun, family and travel.

If you are trying to launch your business, pivot into a new area or launch a new product, there is nothing more powerful than 1/1 work.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Episodes Mentioned:

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/269.

268: [On Air Coaching] Getting New Clients using a Free Call Strategy - Joanna's Success Story

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000

How do you go from ZERO clients to MULTIPLE paying clients in the matter of a few weeks? We are breaking down how Joanna Sapir did just that. Joanna shares how she took immediate action on my challenge to offer 10 free calls and how she turned these calls into clients. She also shares the process she went through to go from brainstorming to booked. Then I answer some questions Joanna has on the next steps to building her coaching practice. Don't miss the free download that includes a step by step guide to create your own email script, plus get a copy of the exact email Joanna's sent out! One of the things I am most excited about is that this is what is working now. This is a real time success story.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Thank you Madison Reed for saving women time with your innovative at home coloring kits. Get 10% of your first color kit and free shipping using code BIZCHIX.

Launching a Coaching Practice and Converting Free Calls with Joanna Sapir

Download the Email Script to Get Booked

Key Takeaways:

[7:30] Natalie introduces Joanna to the show

[10:26] Joanna chats about starting her new business and her services

[13:26] Joanna takes on Natalie's challenge by contacting her existing network

[23:46] What are you waiting for to take action... a website, a logo, etc?

[40:26] When should you give out your terms and conditions?

[42:45] The difference between coaching and consulting

[48:20] When can Joanna spend money on her business?

[57:32] How to work with beta testers and new clients

[1:05:54] How to get in contact with Joanna

[1:08:16] Natalie's final thoughts

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/268.

267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 25 May 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Should you launch a podcast? Should you make changes to your current podcast? Natalie shares how you can STRATEGICALLY design a podcast that brings your ideal client to you. Also, Natalie reflects on what she would do differently if she was launching right now. Plus don't miss the incredible Podcasting Resource Guide that Natalie created as a free download for this episode.

Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl

Key Takeaways:

[3:40] AWeber Email Marketing Tip

[4:37] Natalie chats about her podcasting technology tips

[8:02] Natalie had the honor to meet amazing women at Business Among Moms Success Summit

[10:23] The BizChix Live event in Newport Beach, CA is finalized for October 18-20, 2017

[11:50] Natalie's 'Street Cred' as a podcaster

[13:20] Benefits of a podcast

[15:00] Truths about podcasting

[16:07] Is a podcast a business?

[18:35] What Natalie would do differently if she was launching today

[21:10] BizChix podcasting tats

[22:05] How I Grew My Podcasting Audience 400% in one year

[35:55] Madison Reed and Natalie's 1st gray hair story

[38:55] What do you want your podcast to do for you?

[40:15] Is podcasting worth it?

[46:56] How to learn to podcast?

[48:40] Choosing podcasting equipment

[49:00] How to get people to work with you

[49:30] Don't be afraid to sell or share yourself on the podcast

[52:30] Natalie's final thoughts

Join the BizChix Community

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episodes Mentioned:

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Thank you Madison Reed for saving women time with your innovative at home coloring kits. Get 10% of your first color kit and free shipping using code BIZCHIX.

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com.

266: [On Air Coaching] How to Choose a Niche and Pivot with Edie Berg

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:14:56 +0000

Do you ever wonder where you should go next with your business? Sometimes there are so many possibilities it is hard to know what to focus on. Also, have you ever been presented with an opportunity that is exactly what you have been dreaming of? How do you prepare and make the most of it? In this On Air coaching call, Natalie works with the fabulous Edie Berg, from The Strong Women's Club, to create a plan for her business and podcast. Edie shares her journey of launching a podcast that cast a wide net in terms of her target market to then pivoting and focusing on a specific niche. She recently launched a Virtual Summit which gained her a lot of visibility and shares the results of the summit. Natalie helps Edie look even closer at her niche and see if she can get even more focused and shares how to make the most of the some big meetings she has coming up.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Thank you Madison Reed for supporting BizChix and saving women time with your innovative at home coloring kits. Get 10% of your first color kit and free shipping using code BIZCHIX.

Creating a Strategic Plan, Niching and Pivoting with Edie Berg

Key Takeaways:

Niching down to a subset target audience, professional Jewish women
Is a Facebook group a good fit for your business?
Do what your best at! Edie is amazing with Facebook Live videos.

Join the BizChix Community (free)

Connect with Edie Berg:

Mentioned in this Episode:

Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/266.

263: How to Get More Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Learn 12 proven strategies to Get MORE Clients, plus 3 mistakes people often make when they are trying to develop business. I cover this topic constantly with clients during Strategy Sessions and Masterminds and it is the most commonly asked question in the BizChix community.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber

Episodes Mentioned:

209: How to Pitch a Podcast

Apply to mastermind with Natalie and get connected with your Awesome Eight! Click to Learn More.

This content first appeared on BizChix.com/263 where you can find the full show notes.

262: The Ultimate Business Checkup - Diagnose the Gaps in Your Biz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Are you spending the majority of time working IN your business and not ON it? Today we are going to look through some different areas of your business and do an assessment on how things are going in each functional area and choose 1-3 areas to focus on in the next 90 days.

We cover Marketing/Sales, Finances, People/Team and Self Care.

Plus I have a FREE TOOL for you to download so you can quickly asses how things are going.

**DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TOOL***

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

The Ultimate Business Checkup

Questions to think about:

How are you doing at managing your money?
Are you treating it with respect?
Do you need to hire a bookkeeper to help you or set aside one day a month to work on your money/bookkeeping stuff?
Are you overspending for the size of the business and your financial goals?

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs by Joining the BizChix Community for FREE!

Resource Mentioned:

Book: The 12 Week Year

Episodes Mentioned:

Apply to mastermind with Natalie and get connected with your Awesome Eight!

Click to Learn More.

261: You Are The Average of the Five People You Spend The Most Time With

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

You Are The Average of the Five People You Spend The Most Time With

Key Takeaways:

Do you feel unsupported in your entrepreneurial journey?
Do you have friends who encourage you, but don't exactly understand your entrepreneurial life?
Who you are spending the most time with?
Who are the five people whose opinions matter the most to you?
How do manage fear?
What fears do women in the BizChix Community Struggle with?
Learn how being part of a mastermind can help you find your fab 5!

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Apply to mastermind with Natalie and get connected with your Awesome Eight! Click to Learn More.

254: Design Your High End Offer (everyone has one) Based on the 80/20 Rule

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Natalie shares how entrepreneurs can use their unique gifts and skills to create high end offers to uncover more profit in their business. She offers examples of different types of businesses that high end offers can work with.

This is all based on the 80/20 rule.

Natalie explains how it relates to different aspects of your business and how you can use it to determine the rate to charge for your high end offer and the number of people who may buy it!

Plus there are a few mindset hurdles to overcome as well.

Interested in coaching with Natalie or joining one of her masterminds? Click to Learn More.

Join the Biz Chix Community today for FREE.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Find out more about how to work with Natalie. BizChix.com/workwithm e

This content first appeared on BizChix.com.

253: [On Air Coaching] How to Target Your Ideal Client with Diane Diaz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

How do you choose the type of client or customer to target when you are attracting multiple avatars? Natalie coaches Diane Diaz from The Brand Teacher through choosing her Ideal Client so she can focus her messaging, content and social media efforts.

Diane Diaz is a full-time University Professor who teaches branding and branding strategies.

Diane also works with individuals and corporations to help employees create their own personal brand with branding workshops. Providing a professional look across social media platforms to bring professionalism to both the corporation and individual is crucial to succeed as a professional.

Here are a few topics we cover in this call:

Creating a Customer Avatar
Changing a Social Media Presence to Reflect a Brand
The Importance of LinkedIn
Pricing Services

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Not a member of the BizChix Community yet? Click to join for FREE!

Connect with Diane Diaz:

The Brand Teacher website

Tweet with Diane Diaz

Connect with Diane Diaz on LinkedIn

Connect with Diane on Facebook

Attend You Renewed Personal Brand Workshop Facilitated by Diane in Orlando, FL on March 9, 2017

Mentioned in this episode:

231: Uplevel Your Next Speaking Engagement with Carol Cox

232: Best Small Biz Apps and Tools for Women Entrepreneurs

BizChix.com/Nest

Interested in working with Natalie? Check out her Strategy Sessions and Masterminds.

Strategy Session

Join a Mastermind

252: [On Air Coaching] Launching a 2nd Business, Pricing and Money Mindset with Betsy Furler

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

A new on air coaching call with Betsy Furler from Communication Circles who is launching Business #2!

Betsy has been a speech pathologist for over 25 years with five years in private practice. She has a fantastic team taking care of her clients and day to day operations, which has freed her up to launch business #2 as a consultant to the tech industry.

Betsy is an expert in the area of augmentative communication and a pioneer in the use of mobile applications with people with a wide range of abilities. She provides consulting services to app developers and tech companies as well as direct services to people with disabilities utilizing tech solutions.

Here are a few topics we cover in this call:

Launching a Second Business
Stepping into the Role of Influencer
Outsourcing
Pricing Services
Opportunity Cost
Consulting and speaking with technology companies
Impostor Syndrome
Money mindset

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Not a member of the BizChix Community yet? Click to join for FREE!

Connect with Betsy Furler:

Communications Circle website

Tweet with Betsy Furler

Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn

Connect with Betsy on Facebook

Join the AAC (Augmentative Communication) Parents Facebook Group

Mentioned in this episode:

NextDoor

Secrets of My Six-Figure Clients

BizChix.com/Nest

251: [Special Edition] Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building with Natalie Eckdahl

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Natalie celebrates 3 years of podcasting and building a business! Katie Wyatt, fellow podcaster of Empire by Design and BizChix member, interviews Natalie on her podcast journey and how she created her online business. Natalie discusses her dreams for the BizChix podcast and how much she enjoys impacting the lives of woman entrepreneurs.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

3 Years of Podcasting and Business Building

Key Takeaways:

[4:10] Katie starts her interview with Natalie.

[5:00] Natalie discusses how and where she grew up as a child.

[8:50] Natalie's journey into podcasting.

[12:10] Katie asks which combination of things that have helped Natalie grow.

[19:34] Does consistently 'showing up' make a difference?

[26:11] Natalie talks about how she's been stuck with imposter syndrome.

[31:30] Which podcast influencers does Natalie admire?

[37:31] What to do when you fail?

[50:00] What Natalie would say to herself 3 years ago and where she sees herself in the future 3 years from now.

[57:47] Natalie's final thoughts.

Listen to my guest interviewer, Katie Wyatt!

Connect with other Female Entrepreneurs

Mentioned in this Episode:

250: The 5 People to Avoid in Your Mastermind or Team

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

There are 5 people to avoid at all costs when forming a mastermind or team. Who are they and how can they disrupt the cohesiveness of your group? Listen to hear content Natalie has never shared before on the podcast.

Mastermind with Natalie by going to BizChix.com/workwithme.

Have a Six Figure Business? Get on the waiting list for ProfitChix, the Six Figure Mastermind. BizChix.com/sixfigures

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

The 5 People to Avoid in Your Mastermind or Team

Key Takeaways:

[7:05] What's a mastermind?

[10:25] Natalie provides an overview of the 5 people to avoid in a mastermind or team.

[16:50] How to assess the drama level of potential members.

[20:43] Recap of the 5 people to avoid in a mastermind or team.

[21:12] Natalie has gifts for you!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Masterminds, Networking and Team Series
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Go to the full show notes to get the free Art of Masterminding Download - BizChix.com/250.

This content originally appeared on BizChix.com.

248: [On Air Coaching] How to Set and Achieve Big Goals with Shannon Crow

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

A new on air coaching call with Shannon Crow who trains and consults with Yoga Teachers and with Studio Owners. Shannon wants Natalie's advice on how to set a 12 week goal and break it into weekly goals and daily tasks. Natalie takes Shannon through the entire goal setting process. They also discuss podcast strategy set a launch date for Shannon's new podcast.

If you have any yoga teacher friends, be sure to have them connect with Shannon and follow her as she launches The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

247: Create a Profit Goal for Your Business

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Did you know that 2017 is The Year of Profit? In this episode I challenge you to create a profit goal for your business. There is so much focus on having a big revenue or sales number that often what gets lost is the actual money you transfer from your business to your home.

Many of us get caught up in investing in our business and forget to make a plan to have our business financially provide for us.

Not this year!

It's time to take a look at not only how you can increase revenue, but also how you can decrease expenses.

Listen to get encouraged and inspired!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 241 Profit First with Michael Michalowicz

Episode 235 How I Monetize my Podcast and Platform

Episode 225 Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem?

Interested in working with Natalie one on one or in one of her masterminds? Go to BizChix.com/workwithme

This content first appeared on BizChix.com.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

245: 8 Secrets of My Six Figure Clients

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

I noticed a trend among clients whose revenue exceeds Six Figures. There are certain characteristics, business practices and tactics that make them stand out. Here are eight of the secrets to their success. If I could encourage every entrepreneur to make just one change in their business that would have a HUGE impact, that would be to implement secret #1 - Consistency. My six figure clients set big goals every week and hit them week after week after week.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

An overview of the 8 secrets (listen for all the juicy details!)

Consistency
Sell Local
Laser Focused
Long Term Mindset
Endurance
Invest in Their Personal Growth
Positive Money Mindset
Thick Skinned

Join the Private Facebook Group I host for Female Entrepreneurs.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Self Sabotage Episode

Money Mindset Episode

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

Now go make some money!

Ready to Mastermind in 2017?

Click to learn more and apply.

Masterminds forming for women entrepreneurs, women podcasters and six figure entrepreneurs.

This content was originally published on BizChix.com.

244: Buy Back Your Time - Tips for Outsourcing at Home

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:43:04 +0000

There is a ton of information on outsourcing in your business but very little on how to outsource in the home as a woman entrepreneur.

And let's face it, women take on a lot of responsibility in the home even if we are in a relationship with a really supportive partner.

Some of that is our own doing because we like things done a certain way and other parts of it are gender roles that we are expected to take on.

In this episode we talk about the first steps to outsourcing at home, how to budget for it, how to creatively outsource if you don't have money to invest and how to overcome objections you or others in your life may have to outsourcing.

A special thank you to the BizChix Community for discussing this topic in our Private Facebook Group. It was fun to create an episode drawn from that discussion.

Not a member of the BizChix Community yet?

Join the BizChix Community today. Go to BizChix.com and click on the yellow join the community button.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Mentioned in this Episode:

NextDoor App

BizChix #244: Productive Work at Home Mom with Holly Homer

Happy Home, Happy Business Series

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

I'd love to work with you. The first step is a Strategy Session. Learn More.

This content was originally published on BizChix.com.

242: Self Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Do you ever find that you are derailing your own success? Being an entrepreneur takes an extraordinary amount of courage and endurance. I believe that at least 50% of your success depends on your mental game.

Sometimes we have great goals and plans and dreams for our business and yet just as we are getting close to attaining them, we set ourselves up for failure. It can be subtle and look like procrastination or it can be more overt and end up in depression.

One place to start is with your own limiting beliefs.

Since we are in our #BizChixMonetize Series, I want to focus today on any limiting beliefs you have around money and your own success.

I am talking about our mindset and the tapes or scripts you are playing in your head. Many of you may not even realize that the words you are saying to yourself and the things you are believing about yourself and your potential for success are someone else's words.

Are you replaying negative words that a parent or caregiver put in your head when you were just an innocent child?

Do you have fears about how success could impact your relationships?

What if you made more money than your spouse or your parents or your siblings or your friends?

What words or phrases come to you about money?

Take a highlighter or different pen and note those statements that have a negative connotation about money.

For phrases that are common sayings about money - think about what the underlying meaning of that saying.

SIMPLE STEPS TO ELIMINATE LIMITING BELIEFS

The key is to first start with recognizing it. Then decide if you agree with it. If not, do you want to change it? If you do, create a new script to replace it.

Recognize it

Evaluate it - agree or disagree

Re-Script it

Maintain it

[optional] Relapse It

Source: Psychology Today

A note of inspiration:

I give you permission to make 2017 the most successful year you have ever had.

Whatever glass ceiling you have placed on yourself, 2017 is the year it get's shattered. [click to tweet]

Being an entrepreneur takes an extraordinary amount of courage and endurance. - Click to tweet

Now go take some action!

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/AWeber!

I'd love to work with you go to BizChix.com/workwithme

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This episode first appeared on BizChix.com.

241: Learn How to Profit First with Mike Michalowicz

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Are you earning profit in your business? Are you paying yourself a salary? Natalie interviews Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, and Surge. Mike shares how he's made millions and lost millions. He reveals how his 9 year old daughter and her piggy bank were the trigger to change his life. Learn why Profit First was the most important book Natalie read this year and how the system can work in your business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[9:30] Mike gives a fascinating overview on how he started his business life to earn millions and how he lost his millions.

[14:05] Mike talks about what triggered the change to his mindset and his future.

[16:40] Mike breaks down each of his books and how they help entrepreneurs.

[27:48] Mike shares what types of accounts business owners should have.

[36:26] Are you feeding your business or your ego?

[45:22] Where you can find Mike online and grab his free resources.

[48:35] Natalie's final thoughts.

[51:19] Special message from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Mike Michalowicz

● Mike's website

● Mike's Free Resources

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix.com/nest

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

This episode first appeared on BizChix.com.

240: [On Air Coaching] How to Monetize a YouTube Audience with Freya Casey

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Hear Natalie coach Freya Casey, a vocal coach and professional singer in Germany with an international YouTube following. Natalie helps Freya determine how she can pivot her business from serving only local clients to working with clients globally. Natalie guides Freya to choose her new ideal client which ultimately plays on her experience building her own professional singing career.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[7:03] Freya asks how she can transition her local business to a successful online business and work with the global audience she has built through her YouTube channel and podcast.

[10:43] Freya talks about her current online efforts to gain clients.

[12:05] Freya discusses her social media presence on YouTube and her podcast.

[17:00] Natalie and Freya dig into a new business avatar.

[25:45] Natalie suggests different services Freya can start offering and adjusting her online presence.

[39:00] Freya asks about how she can shift her business.

[44:16] Where you can find Freya online.

[45:39] Natalie's final thoughts.

[48:47] Special message from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Freya Casey

● Freya's Singing Tips

● Freya's Singing Tips - The Podcast

● Freya Casey on YouTube

● Freya Casey's website

Mentioned in this Episode:

● BizChix.com/nest

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize series.

This episode first appeared on BizChix.com.

238: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Online vs. Local Opportunities with Christina Nicholson

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Hear Natalie coach Christina Nicholson of Media Maven on how to prioritize her local media relations work and the opportunities to create "passive" income online. Natalie also provides training on planning for 12 weeks at a time in your business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Natalie welcomes Christina Nicholson and learns about her background in as a TV anchor and in PR.

[8:36] Christina describes her business, Media Maven, where she provides media relations, video production, and blogging services.

[13:00] Christina shares how she uses LinkedIn to gain clients.

[25:25] Natalie mentions how Christina should be selective on networking events and speak at local events.

[27:25] Natalie gives Christina some recommendations on her online course, Master Your PR.

[40:00] Christina and Natalie chat about potential one-on-one sessions Christina can implement.

[44:24] Natalie and Christina talk about how important retainer clients are for her business.

[47:28] Natalie provides insight on limiting beliefs and client expectations.

[57:20] Is a business plan really needed?

[1:00] Natalie mentions the book, "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months".

[1:03] Final thoughts from Natalie

[1:08:08] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Christina

● Media Maven

● LinkedIn

● Facebook

● Twitter

● 7 FREE ways to use LinkedIn to Grow your Business

Mentioned in this Episode:

● The Pitch Podcast with Amanda Berlin (episode #30 featuring Christina)

● The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

● BizChix.com/nest

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237: Think Bigger and Other Takeaways From My MBA

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Host Natalie Eckdahl shares four major takeaways from her MBA education and how they impacted her entrepreneurial journey.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Click the image below to learn more and get a 60 Day Free Trial.

Key Takeaways:

[6:05] First takeaway - Think BIGGER!

[10:35] Being "surprisingly" inspired by Noah Kagan at #FinCon16 and having an epiphany under a tree.

[15:09] Second takeaway - Study best practices in other industries.

[22:25] Natalie shares how her networking relationship with Jessica Rhodes grew and networking with Facebook groups.

[27:16] Third takeaway - focus on your Network and Networking.

[27:55] Fourth takeaway - teams and the power of collaboration.

[35:10] The Nest is open to registrants at bizchix.com/nest with.

[37:35] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Mentioned in this Episode:

Hear the entire #BizChixMonetize.

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236: [On Air Coaching] How to Build an Audience and Monetize with Kiana Porter-Isom

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Hear Natalie coach Kiana Porter-Isom from Edupreneur Today about monetizing her "side" business! They strategize on how Kiana can create recurring revenue through membership sites. Also, Kiana shares how she has grown her audience through Instagram and what her business is like one year in.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Click HERE to start your 60 Day Free Trial.

Key Takeaways:

[4:25] Learn about Kiana and her biz Edupreneur Today.

[8:30] Natalie and Kiana chat about hiring a driver for long drives for consulting and how to use that time in the car to be productive.

[10:17] Kiana would like to work on income stream that's predictable, particularly a membership site for teachers.

[12:40] Natalie and Kiana talk about the value of email list building.

[14:57] Kiana lets us know the unique way she built her email list with free products.

[17:42] Kiana talks about the steps she used to take people to her lead magnet using Instagram.

[23:11] Natalie asked Kiana when she first monetized in her business?

[25:09] Kiana offers insight about how she felt her business was growing slow.

[28:52] Natalie and Kiana discuss options on creating a recurring revenue stream.

[35:35] Natalie suggests a couple of podcasts related to membership sites.

[45:06] Natalie offers suggestions on getting clarity on membership sites - Do you want to provide content, community or both?

[49:33] Natalie explains the difference between forums versus Facebook groups.

[57:40] What to do if Kiana gets stuck on the technology end of a membership site?

[1:00:38] Kiana asks if she should set up a landing page now even before the membership site is ready?

[1:02:04] Natalie mentions that there is an element of personal selling involved while building a membership site.

[1:48] How to connect with Kiana.

[1:06:12] Natalie states you can hear the latest developments on her membership site, "The Nest" at bizchix.com/nest

[1:07] Final thoughts from Natalie

[1:08:08] Special message to everyone from Tahoe (Natalie's 4 year old son).

Connect with Kiana

Mentioned in this Episode:

AWeber
Gumroad
Zapier
Canva
Blair Green Thielemier - BizChix Ep. 223
Membership Guys Podcast
Flipped Lifestyle
Youpreneur
bbPress for forums
Jill Sessa at Ultimate WP Help (affiliate)
bizchix.com/nest

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235: How I Monetize My Podcast and Platform

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Host Natalie Eckdahl opens up about how she monetizes her podcast and business! It is not how she expected things to evolve when she launched the show in January 2014. In fact, it has taken Natalie much longer than she expected to build a business that can provide for her family. Natalie also reveals the different ways to monetize a podcast and how she currently makes money through her podcast and business.

This episode is sponsored by AWeber. Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Go to BizChix.com/AWeber to learn more and get a 60 Day Free Trial.

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Natalie talks about why and how she started the BizChix podcast.

[6:40] Natalie discusses the different ways you can monetize your online business or podcast.

[12:48] Natalie's epiphany when listening to Claire Pelletreau from the Get Paid Podcast

[16:50] How Natalie is monetizing today.

[19:08] What Natalie has learned from podcasting.

[23:08] How and why create multiple streams of revenue.

[27:00] Lessons learned on monetizing.

[33:09] How did the AWeber sponsorship happen?

[48:40] Honored AWeber appreciates BizChix and how important women entrepreneurs are - please tweet or send a thank you on Instagram for their support.

[49:52] Special message from Tahoe!

Mentioned in this Episode:

AWeber
AWeber Podcast featuring Natalie
Hashtag-Legal (my attorneys)
Claire Pelletreau - The Get Paid Podcast

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233: [new series] 10 Tips to Monetize and Grow Your Biz #bizchixmonetize

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000

We are going to spend the next 10+ episodes talking about all the issues related to MONEY, your mindset around money, getting paid, setting prices, raising rates, finding more customers and how to organize your business finances.

I am creating this series in response to the emails you send me, the work I do with clients, and the conversations I see in our Private Facebook group.

Today I am going to do an overview of some topics that we are going to dig deeper on throughout this series.

Set realistic expectations. It takes years to build a business that can support your family.
Keep your business and personal finances separate - it is hard to know how you are doing if it is all co-mingled.
Decide on an amount to invest in your business and put it in a separate business account (see #2).
Understand your attitude around money and building wealth. What is your family history around money? What money stories from your past are affecting you today?
You don't know what is going on in someone else's bank account. Realize what you perceive about others, may not be the reality of the situation. Keep your eye on your own business. Don't get distracted. (For more on this listen to The Six Lies of Six Figure Launches.)
The higher income you earn in your day job, the harder it is to transition to entrepreneurship. The easiest path to entrepreneurship is to leverage what you are already doing in a consultant role.

You need to network with others. No matter what your business is, you have to get out and meet people. Go to local events, attend conferences, have lunch, meet for coffee. Go broad, then go deep.
Stop spending money on courses and coaches and tools. You already know enough.
You're going to fail along the way. Keep trying, keep iterating. Don't give up.
Focus the bulk of your time on bringing money into your business. That means selling. That means having something to offer. Make sure what you think you want to do aligns with what people really need and are willing to pay for (validate this through 1/1 work). (Listen to The Truth About Sales and Selling and Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? for more on this topic).

Now go make some money!

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230: The Truth About Sales and Selling

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0000

If you want to be an entrepreneur, you are going to have to do SALES!

This episode for those of you that struggle with sales and selling, especially when it involves putting yourself out there and possibly being rejected.

Sales and selling is a topic that is rarely discussed in the online world, at least not in the way I am addressing it today.

Most of the talk is about passive income and selling through ads and webinars and more passive means, but most successful entrepreneurs fill their courses, group programs and sell their products based on personal selling and using the connections they already have.

I have four approachable topics relating to selling I cover in this episode:

Understanding your sales mindset.
Creating brand awareness in your personal network.
Personally selling your product or service.
Designing a simple system to follow up.

Key Takeaways:

[5:07] What Natalie learned from her digital detox.

[8:53] Are sales required to be an entrepreneur?

[10:30] Natalie introduces the four main topics of the podcast.

[10:54] What do you think of when you think of the word "selling?"

[15:21] What makes a negative sales experience?

[17:16] Why your personal network and connections are vital to successful sales.

[21:00] How you can make the best use of your personal connections?

[27:59] How can you personally sell your product or business?

[31:28] Designing an effective follow-up system.

[33:33] Natalie shares tried-and-true tips for making sales work for you.

[34:54] How to have confidence and confront the fears associated with selling in your business.

[37:11] Make a simple sales plan for yourself and your business.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 221 with Julie Hefner

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

The Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell

Hear the entire Small Business Reality Series via: BizChix.com/smallbiz

I'd love to work with you either 1/1 through a 90 minute strategy session, via one of my Masterminds for Entrepreneurs or Podcasters or in my new Group Coaching Program for New Entrepreneurs.

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229: [On Air Coaching] How to Hire and Scale Your Small Business - with Sarahna Fernandes

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Join Natalie for this on air coaching call with Sarahna Fernandes on expanding her business, hiring, and setting up procedures and routines that will allow Sarahna to step away from her business as needed.

Key Takeaways:

[1:20] Natalie shares how she plans to unplug for a week while on vacation with her family.

[4:01] The realities of preparing to leave for vacation as an entrepreneur and a mother.

[10:55] Natalie introduces part two of her conversation with Sarahna Fernandes from episode 227.

[12:19] Sarahna shares her dream of expanding her business and designing procedures to prepare for business growth.

[15:33] Natalie encourages Sarahana to train people to do what she does or train them to do the tasks she doesn't like to do.

[19:21] What are the pieces of your business you don't enjoy doing? How can you hand off that relationship or task to someone else?

[22:33] Solutions for passing tasks off to others when people have requested you specifically to offer a service.

[28:45] The software, Sweet Process, can help you to train employees and have a productive workflow.

[30:30] What should you consider when you are hiring someone?

Mentioned in this Episode:

Listen to Episode 210 with Kate Ericson (workflow)
Sweet Process (software)
Podfly
Bizchix.com/227
SBA/Score mentoring

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227: [On Air Coaching] How to Manage Money like a Boss - with Sarahna Fernandes

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Natalie coaches Sarahna Fernandes, a successful wedding planner from Trinidad & Tobago, on how to manage her business finances like a boss!

Sarahna is a busy mom of a two year old daughter and her husband is also an entrepreneur.

This year her business has taken off and she needs to figure out how to manage the money coming in and out of her business. Can you relate?

These topics...money, bookkeeping, bank accounts, taxes are not sexy but so important to run a successful business.

**The content in this episode is general business coaching advice and not meant to meant to take the place of the individualized and expert advice a Certified Public Accountant, Tax Professional or Attorney can provide.

Consult with a CPA or Attorney in your region if you have questions related to your specific situation.**

Key Takeaways:

[6:18] Sarahna describes Simply Organized, her business focusing on organizational services and wedding planning.

[12:08] Sarahna's side business is turning into something more and she wants to take care of things like a Pro, but is not sure where to start or how far to go back in her accounting.

[27:51] The benefits of running your business and personal accounts separately is not only the right thing to do, but helps you feel like a BOSS!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Biz Chix - Small Biz Reality Series

Simply Organized on Facebook

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

Tweetables:
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226: Business and Babies ~ 5 Mom's Talk Childcare and Sex #PM16

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Join Natalie and her co-hosts at Podcast Movement ( #PM16 ) where they discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and business. We recorded this live in a booth on the conference floor. Hear us share how we each manage childcare as busy working Mama's and how sex changes after baby.

Thank you Elsie Escobar, Jessica Kupferman, Jessica Rhodes and Katie Krimitsos for your vulnerability and honesty in this episode.

Also, special thanks to the women in the Business and Babies secret Facebook Group who inspired this conversation. You are AMAZING.

Key Takeaways:

[4:42] Natalie introduces her co-podcasters while recording at Podcast Movement.

[9:13] Advice for first time mothers who have an online business.

[11:46] Running a business post-baby necessitates a new approach.

[12:34] Elsie shares how she needed to step away from her work and the importance of asking for support.

[17:12] Many mothers need to adjust their expectations and understand that they may not feel ready to leave their baby with anyone for awhile. They may also need to get creative with a childcare solution that they feel comfortable with.

[22:34] Natalie acknowledges the advantages of having her office outside of the home now that her children are more independent.

[24:27] What is your why behind working from home?

[26:45] How intimacy changes after you become a mother.

[29:23] The lack of interest in sex is often a phase after having a baby and it's often difficult to be present.

[32:45] Getting away with your partner will help you to think of yourself as a WOMAN and not as a mother.

[33:31] Connect with other mompreneurs who understand what it's like to be pregnant, have a baby, and run a business.

[34:02] Natalie encourages listeners to create their own private groups to share ideas and to discuss specific challenges and successes.

[37:49] Context-shifting is a real difficulty for mothers and the reason why it takes longer to get work done once you become a mother.

[38:45] Be loving to yourself as a new mom who is not getting a full night's sleep.

[40:21] Post-partum hormones play a big part in a women's lack of desire for sex after having a baby.

[40:48] Suggestions for making sex pleasurable again post-baby.

[41:55] Communicate what you need and why to those around you.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Buzzsprout
Tweet this:

Thx @YoGeek @JessKupferman @katiekrimitsos @JessRhodesBiz for keeping it real on @bizchixpodcast. BizChix.com/226 #PM16

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225: Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem? [Small Business Reality Series]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Are you struggling to sell your current product or service offerings in your small business? If so, you might not be solving a big enough problem. Host Natalie Eckdahl digs into how to examine your own business and turn things around.

MASTERMINDS
New masterminds for women entrepreneurs and women podcasters are launching in August, so be sure to apply now. If you are interested in a future group, apply for that now too so I can keep you on an interest list and help match you to the best group when you are ready.

Go to BizChix.com/workwithme for more info and to apply!

Key Takeaways:

[7:02] Are solving a big enough problem with your product or service?

[13:40] Do your clients believe your fee is worth the benefit they will receive?

[15:33] Why is timing important and what triggers someone to purchase your product or service?

[18:34] Real life examples: People are willing to pay more if you are fulfilling a fantasy they have.

[26:47] Consider who your target market is and have you specifically targeted them?

[28:11] Need help with the next steps?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Naomi Fournier of Birdsong Farm (http://www.naomisbirdsongfarm.ca/)
Naomi on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/naomisbirdsongfarm/)
Small Business Reality Series (BizChix.com/smallbiz)

WORK WITH NATALIE

If you are struggling in your business and don't know what to focus on or if you have a business or new product idea and just want someone else to bounce the idea off of, I would love for you to book a 90 minute strategy session with me.

There is no long term commitment and it is the most affordable way to work with me. I do these with entrepreneurs at all stages and have also been working with podcasters who want to align their podcast to their business or find a way to monetize their podcast.

Go to BizChix.com/workwithme to book a Strategy Session.

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223: [On Air Coaching] Should I Launch a Podcast? with Dr. Blair Thielemier

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, Natalie coaches one of her clients, Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD, about whether or not she should launch a podcast. Blair works full time as a pharmacist and is the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy, an online teaching platform that guides pharmacists entrepreneurs through the process of building a pharmacy consulting business. She is also the author of How to Build a Pharmacy Consulting Business and guest host on the Pharmacy podcast.

Blair shares how she launched her online business while balancing a full-time job and a young family.

Even if you don't plan to launch a podcast, the principles Natalie shares in this episode can be applied to launching any type of program in your business.

Skip straight to the PODCASTING conversation at time stamp 25:00.

Key Takeaways:

[6:23] Natalie introduces Blair Green Thielemier.

[7:41] What Blair was like as a little girl.

[10:35] Blair shares what she does as a pharmacist consultant and coach.

[14:10] Natalie shares Blair's success in building a minimum viable business.

[18:13] How is one-on-one work beneficial to your business?

[19:12] Blair talks about her different streams of income.

[20:22] Are you using the right social media strategy for your business?

[21:42] Why it is important to build an email list from the beginning.

[25:45] Should Blair launch a podcast?

[30:35] Natalie shares how she consciously choose to change her podcast to align with her business goals and the work that goes on behind podcasting.

[41:40] Blair quizzes Natalie on how she prepares for a podcast.

[43:06] How might a sponsored podcast vary from a typical podcast?

[47:05] Natalie recommends that Blair start with a podcast that relates to her current business or to her future business goals.

[50:05] Blair shares an experience that made her want to start her own podcast.

[51:08] How podcasting can be used as a networking tool.

[52:12] Natalie encourages Blair to be intentional with starting her podcast and shares ideas for getting started.

[56:13] Natalie addresses specific questions Blair has about launching a podcast.

[1:03:41] Understand your audience and cater your podcast to their needs.

[1:06:05] Blair shares some of her hesitations with launching a podcast and gets advice from Natalie on interviewing skills, strategy, opportunity cost, branding, and hardware.

Mentioned in this Episode:

BT Pharmacy Consulting Website

Pharmapreneur Academy

Blair's book, How to Build a Pharmacy Consulting Business

Work with Natalie

If you are struggling in your business and don't know what to focus on or if you have a business or new product idea and just want someone else to bounce the idea off of,

I would love for you to book a 90 minute strategy session with me. There is no long term commitment and it is the most affordable way to work with me.

I do these with entrepreneurs at all stages and have also been working with podcasters who want to align their podcast to their business or find a way to monetize their podcast.

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222: The 6 Lies of Six Figure Launches

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why you can't seem to replicate someone else's success when launching your own business? Join host Natalie Eckdahl as she shares the six lies of six figure launches and how you can have the right set of expectations for your small business.

Key Takeaways:

[5:35] Natalie shares personal insights regarding the emails in your inbox that claim you can replicate someone else's success.

[9:25] What are your salary expectations as an entrepreneur?

[10:06] Natalie encourages entrepreneurs to consider the cost of pushing for a six figure salary during the beginning stages of their business.

[13:07] When you hear other's success stories, are you getting the whole story?

[13:59] The profit formula will give a more complete picture of a successful business.

[14:48] What underlying business costs are you not aware of?

[16:02] It may appear that profitable entrepreneurs are making things happen on their own.

[20:15] What is the likelihood that you will replicate someone else's success by following their suggested course of action?

[22:11] Pay attention to bottom line numbers and top line numbers.

[25:24] Consider how many businesses the entrepreneur you are following may have already launched prior to you ever finding them.

[26:29] How can you verify that someone is telling you the truth about their business?

[28:04] Natalie shares an online course case study published by previous Biz Chix Podcast guest Val Geisler. Val openly shares the numbers behind her recent launches.

[34:48] How to manage your expectations for your business.

Mentioned in this Episode:

John Lee Dumas: Podcasters' Paradise

Claire Pelletreau: Get Paid podcast

Episode 148: Systems Expert Val Geisler of Aspire & Grow

The Real Truth Behind Most Course Launches by Val Geisler

Unroll.me

Work with Natalie

If you are struggling in your business and don't know what to focus on or if you have a business or new product idea and just want someone else to bounce the idea off of, I would love for you to book a 90 minute strategy session with me.

There is no long term commitment and it is the most affordable way to work with me. I do these with entrepreneurs at all stages and have also been working with podcasters who want to align their podcast to their business or find a way to monetize their podcast.

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221: [On Air Coaching] How to Grow? - with Nutritionist Julie Hefner

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000

The Small Business Reality Series continues with Nutritionist, Julie Hefner who seeks host Natalie Eckdahl's advice on how to grow her practice.

Julie has a powerful personal network, yet many of her friends and family do not know the depth and breadth of her expertise or how they can work with her.

Natalie shares ways she can authentically use her personal social media channels to define herself as an expert in her niche.

They also discuss how Julie can document her business tasks so she can decide what to delegate and what are CEO tasks she should always do.

Key Takeaways:

[7:24] Find out where Julie grew up and what she was like as a little girl.

[8:25] Julie describes her business as a nutritionist and how she became an entrepreneur.

[10:54] When does Julie find time to work on her business with three kids?

[12:26] The best way to market and get potential customers for your business.

[15:30] How can Julie authentically use her personal social media channels to talk about her business?

[19:52] Find a friend who can help monitor how you use your personal network in your business ventures.

[24:24] Natalie suggests specific social media strategies for Julie's business and to consider capitalizing on "seasonality."

[26:19] Julie shares business success stories.

[29:15] Natalie and Julie discuss the challenge of prioritizing business ideas and how to keep from getting distracted.

[30:43] Natalie suggests how Julie can map out business tasks and delegate them to others.

[38:13] How do you capture dreams and ideas for your business?

[50:23] Natalie recaps her conversation with Julie and shares her own personal success with Julie's nutrition coaching.

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Biz Chix Small Business Reality Series

● Join the Biz Chix Community

Connect with Julie:

● Nourish Nutrition and Health

● Call or text Julie at: 949-345-5885

● Julie's email address: nourishnutritionandhealth@yahoo.com

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220: [On Air Coaching] Launching a Group Program - with Tara Lynn Foster

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000

In this fourth episode of the Small Business Reality Series, host Natalie Eckdahl provides on air coaching to Tara Lynn Foster, a paid speaker, executive coach, and consultant.

Tara left a multi-six figure job two years ago to launch her own business. Tara shares some of the challenges of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to the freedom of an entrepreneur.

Natalie provides coaching on how Tara can focus on activities that monetize her business and launch a group coaching program.

Key Takeaways:

[6:34] Tara shares where she grew up and what she was like as a little girl.

[9:26] The first steps Tara made toward becoming an entrepreneur.

[14:19] Tara's desire to be a landscaper, not a gardener, in her corporate job pushed her to work toward something that fit her personality and strengths.

[22:14] How to move beyond planning and bring in revenue for your business.

[24:46] How do you change the tires on the bus while the bus is still moving?

[27:37] The entrepreneurial path involves risk and much is self-taught.

[31:39] How to plan the week and organize networking, planning, etc.

[34:50] Tara discusses why she decided to offer group coaching.

[37:50] Who is your current audience and how can you put out leads to attract your target audience?

[42:56] Natalie shares ideas for connecting with your audience.

[49:14] How to make your idea or product "good enough," not necessarily perfect.

[53:10] Extend a personal invitation for a beta launch to get things off the ground.

[1:00:05] How to define your avatar and determine what your audience really wants.

Mentioned in this Episode:

219: [bonus episode] Four Months Later - Listen to 218 first - Update on Nutty Snacks from CEO Sarah Snider

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:10:00 +0000

Product entrepreneur Sarah Snider shares an update on her business Nutty Snacks.

If you have not listened to the coaching session Natalie did with Sarah, please go back to episode 218 (the one right before this) and listen first.

In this episode you hear:

What has happened since Sarah had a coaching session with host Natalie Eckdahl?

Four months later, she shares an audio update of all that has transpired in her business and the impact the coaching call had on her personally and professionally.

Call to action --> Let's help Sarah have her best week of sales ever! Go to her site and make a purchase. Her product is delicious and there is a sample pack you can buy for just $12.

Could you use help in your business? Natalie offers a 90 minute Strategy Session where she digs deep into your business and creates an action plan of next steps. You can find out about the strategy session and Natalie's 12 week programs by going to BizChix.com/workwithme.

Tweet this--> Hear @nuttysnacks founder and #productentrepreneur Sarah Snider get coached on how to prioritize her biz with @bizchixpodcast. BizChix.com/218

218: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize? with NuttySnacks CEO Sarah Snider

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our very first on air coaching call with Sarah Snider of Nutty Snacks.

Sarah is a single Mom of 4 who currently runs her product business part time.

In this call, host Natalie Eckdahl coaches Sarah on how to prioritize her time and resources so she can grow her business.

Sarah's goal is to be able to quit her day job and work in Nutty Snacks full time.

ABOUT NUTTY SNACKS

I sell an all natural snack mix…it's gluten free, no artificial ingrediens, kid approved. I am in a spot where it's time to grow.

I've spent a year doing "proof of concept" and testing things out. Now I gotta grow! A huge piece of our business is our "do good" component.

We are committed to giving back through our philanthropic arm The Amani Project. We don't want to be a non-profit, instead we want to support organizations who are already doing good.

Call to action --> Let's help Sarah have her best week of sales ever! Go to her site and make a purchase. Her product is delicious and there is a sample pack you can buy for just $12. http://www.nuttysnacks.com/shop/

Could you use help in your business?

Natalie offers a 90 minute Strategy Session where she digs deep into your business and creates an action plan of next steps. You can find out about the strategy session and Natalie's 12 week programs by going to BizChix.com/workwithme.

Tweet this--> Hear @nuttysnacks founder and #productentrepreneur Sarah Snider get coached on how to prioritize her biz with @bizchixpodcast. BizChix.com/218

214: Productive Mompreneur with Holly Homer

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:50:03 +0000

Two seasoned entrepreneurs and moms share their best practices for juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Great for WAHM and anyone else trying to maximize their time and stay focused.

Holly Homer, mom of 3 boys, and the owner of KidsActivitiesBlog.com and Business2Blogger.com share the creative ways she organizes her home and her life around her strengths.

Host Natalie Eckdahl also shares how she manages 3 kids and running an online business from home.

This episode was originally recorded on Blab as part of Women Entrepreneur Conference (WEcon) which took place in December 2015.

It was organized by Hannah Russell-Goodson who is the founder of Pod Clear which was acquired by Blab and Alexandra Black-Paulick who hosts the Positive Impact Podcast.

Special thanks to Hannah and Alex for allowing me to share this excerpt with my podcast audience!

Holly and I are both avid Twitter user so please tweet us @TexasHolly and @BizChixPodcast.

The full show notes are available at BizChix.com/214.

I'd love to work with you and help you grow and monetize your business.

Learn more at BizChix.com/workwithme.

Also check out the Women in Podcasting Mastermind that is forming for female podcasters who have launched their show and want to take it to the next level.

205 : [new series] Productivity – Top 10 Productivity Tips Curated from 200 Interviews

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000

The best productivity tips curated from 200 interviews of female entrepreneurs on The Biz Chix Podcast.

Welcome to my new podcast series on Productivity!

I have such a fantastic series planned which includes a few solo episodes from me as well as some brand new interviews with productivity experts in different facets of our lives.

We are going to talk about how to be productive with our inbox, social media, style, working from home, relationships, networking, systems and more.

To kick us off, I pulled the ten best productivity tips ever shared on The Biz Chix Podcast.

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If you enjoy the tips shared by these guests, be sure to check out their original episode.

1. Create a NOT to do List

Vanessa Van Edwards

Website: scienceofpeople.com

Twitter: @vvanedwards

Episode 101: Human Lie Detector and Expert Behavior Analyst, Vanessa Van Edwards leads the Science of People

2. Harness the Power of 3

Michelle Prince

Website: michelleprince.com

Twitter: @motivateinspire

Ep 133: Michelle Prince is Best-selling Author, Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker, Business Owner of Multiple Companies

3. Schedule Everything

Danielle Botterell

Website: sparkconsulting.ca

Twitter: @Spark_biz

Episode 35: Mom Inc. Author and Consultant Danielle Botterell

4. Set a Timer

Karen Yankovich

Website: karenyankovich.com

Twitter: @karenyankovich

Episode 37: Social Media & LinkedIn Evangelist Karen Yankovich

5. Eat That Frog

Lisa B. Marshall

Website: lisabmarshall.com

Twitter: @lisabmarshall

Episode 32: Author & Noted Speaker Lisa B. Marshall (plus Podcaster, Consultant, and Mom to twins)

6. Delegate

Pei Kang

Website: findingyourvoiceradio.com

Twitter: @drpeikang

Ep 137: Escaping Golden Handcuffs with Pei Kang of the ReLaunch Show

7. Get Help

Julie Cole

Website: mabelslabels.com

Twitter: @juliecole

Episode 41: Mabel’s Labels co-founder Julie Cole on Productivity, Partnership and Parenting

8. Find Your Triangle of Services

Lynn Perkins

Website: UrbanSitter.com

Twitter: @urbansitter

Episode 109: UrbanSitter.com co-Founder & CEO Lynn Perkins – VC Funded Entrepreneur, Mom, Parent/Sitter Matchmaker

9. Reduce Decision Fatigue

Gail Warrior

Website: gailwarrior.com

Twitter: @gail_warrior

Ep 119: Largest Minority Owned Construction Firm Founder Gail Warrior

10. Change Locations

Natalie MacNeil

Website: SheTakesontheWorld.com

Twitter: @nataliemacneil

Episode 29: Natalie MacNeil of She Takes on the World

203: Being a Thankful and Content Entrepreneur #thankfulbizchix

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:00:00 +0000

Learn how to say I love my business, it couldn't be any better and really mean it! Let's take a break from comparing, regretting and goal setting and just be thankful for what we have and acknowledge where we are at. You've come a long way baby!

If you have not subscribed yet, please click subscribe so you never miss an episode. It also tells iTunes that we are popular and helps us get featured in search results. Thanks so much for subscribing.

One of the best parts of starting this podcast has been getting to know each of you better through the private Facebook group I host for female entrepreneurs.

It is free to join, so if you have not done so please text bizchix to 33444 or go to bizchix.com and click on the yellow join the community button at www.BizChix.com.

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Listen to the full message on thankfulness from Kenton Beshore of MarinersChurch.org here http://mariners.aspireonemedia.com/1850/4166/17003.

Happy Thanksgiving BizChix!

I love my listeners, they couldn't be any better!

202: Masterminding Quick Tips and Series Wrap-Up

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:15:59 +0000

Today we’re wrapping up our series on Masterminds networking and teams with some quick tips and final thoughts on masterminds.

1) Choose smart people.

2) Mastermind with people who are different from you

3) Members need to be headed in the same direction at a similar pace

4) All have a strong commitment to the group and to each others success

5) You get out what you put in

6) Your group may make you mad (that is good)

7) The Relationships Develop Between Sessions

8) Be accountable and provide accountability

9) It’s OK to leave a Group that is not working for you

10) You can start a paid mastermind in your niche

If you are interested in launching your own Mastermind (paid or unpaid) and could use some help thinking this all through I have opened up a few blocks of time for a Mastermind Power Session.

These are one hour laser focused sessions where we will cover everything you need to launch your own paid mastermind, including a boost in your confidence and a huge dose of encouragement to get started right away.

BizChix.com/coaching

I’m also facilitating paid masterminds in the new year so if that interests you, make sure you are getting my emails. Just text bizchix to 33444 or go to bizchix.com and click on the yellow join the community button.

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” - Jim Rohn

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201 : Design Your Mastermind (or Team)

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:10:00 +0000

Ever want to start your own mastermind? Host Natalie Eckdahl shares the step by step process to design your ideal group and get started.

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Get the free Quick Start Guide companion to this episode at BizChix.com/masterminding or text masterminding to 33444.

For those of you that want help putting a mastermind together or prefer to have a professional facilitator like me in the group, I am excited to share that I will be launching two different mastermind programs at the beginning of 2016.

If you are part of the bizchix community you will be the first to hear about those. If you have any questions on designing your mastermind email me nat@bizchix.com or tweet me @bizchixpodcast!

Resources

Google Hangout On Air - with Hangouts On Air, you can host and broadcast live discussions and performances to the world through your Google+ Home page and YouTube channel. You can also edit and share a copy of the broadcast.
Zoom – video conferencing and web conferencing service
Skype - is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice and video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are.

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180 : My Hubby on Becoming a 2nd Dad (Stepdad) with Mark Eckdahl |Stepparent |Parenting | Fatherhood

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to a special Father's Day edition of the Biz Chix podcast where I have a surprise announcement for you so stay tuned.

Hey Biz Chix, this is your host Natalie Eckdahl and I am joined today by my husband Mark Eckdahl.

Listen to the next part of the story at Wisdom From Dad's.

Help support this new show by subscribing and leaving a rating and honest review. This help the show gain visibility in iTunes and new listeners find it.

You can tweet Mark Eckdahl at https://twitter.com/meckdahl.

Website: http://wisdomfromdads.com/

177 : How to Pitch a Podcaster with Kira Hug

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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As the copywriter + strategist behind Kira Hug Inc. — and your fellow Pirate — Kira is your rebellious curator, your storyteller, your art director, and your challenger. And sometimes, she’s even your therapist. Under Kira’s care + wordsmithin’ wizardry, your story will be translated into copy that highlights the shiniest parts of your personality to the umpteenth degree AND sells, sells, SELLS. Kira’s eclectic background in marketing and visual communication led her to work for startups like ActionableBooks.com, luxury brands like Estée Lauder, and a handful of global nonprofits.

Inside This Episode

Motivational Quote

Must Read Book

Productivity Tool/Tip
- Create 15- or 30-day challenges for yourself to force yourself to operate at a higher level and achieve things you didn’t think were possible in your life and business.
- Developing a tight timeline for yourself will increase your productivity levels, for sure.
Other Resources

Click Here to get our FREE material: “HOW TO PITCH A PODCASTER”

BizChix Episodes mentioned in this episode
Connect with Kira
- Kira Hug Inc.
- Twitter
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- iTunes

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176 : [AudioBlog] Put Your Oxygen Mask On First

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Wed, 27 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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Ladies this is message to you, but the truth is it is first a message to myself because it is what I need to hear most right now.

You know how they tell you on a plane to put your own oxygen mask on first before you help anyone else. It seems so counterintuitive.

As women we are raised to think of others before ourselves. But if we don’t follow those very important instructions in an airplane emergency, we may endanger ourselves and our children.

I find the same true in day to day life. If we don’t take time to take care of ourselves, it impacts our whole world and may endanger our relationships and our own health.

My Breaking Point

In the last 3 years I have had two babies and launched a new business. That was on top of raising a teenager, running another business with my husband, running a home and being a wife. To say the least it has been a busy time.

Recently, I hit a breaking point. I had baby Jett almost 9 months ago and feel like my home, my health and even my relationship with my husband has gotten out of control. I started thinking about changes I could make and who I could use as a guide.

Guess what – the role model was right there in front of me. My awesome Mom, Roseanne Cook.

I realized my Mom had unknowingly passed on lessons on how I could “put my oxygen mask on first”, without ever speaking a word about it. She passed on this wisdom by how she lived, what she made a priority and what she did not.

7 Important Lessons from My Mom

How to Take Care of You So You Can Take Care of Others

Take Care of Your Body

My Mom has always taken care of her body by working out and eating healthy food. She has a slight leg up in this in that she was a combination English/PE major in college and was teaching middle school PE when she had me and later was an adaptive PE teacher (which means she is skilled in adapting activities to kids with down syndrome, autism and other special needs).

When I was growing up in the 70’s, there weren’t a bunch of gyms and yoga studios around, but my Mom would work out at the YMCA or speed-walk around the neighborhood. In the 80’s she got into Jazzersize and the last 10 years she has been doing a lot of low impact workouts like water aerobics and yoga.

What I realized is that my Mom makes working out a priority in her week. Even when we had a crazy busy schedule of after school activities, she would often walk the track at the school where my brother and I had swim practice.

Next Step: My takeaway is that I need to schedule workouts and mark them on my calendar. If I don’t plan them and arrange for childcare or my husband to help, they are not going to happen.

I’m happy to report that I have gone to spin class 3 times in the last 7 days (twice at 5:45AM).

Maintain Your Friendships

Earlier this year I had a tear fest crying to my husband about feeling really lonely. I have a lot of friends “online” who I interact with every day, but have struggled to find time to meet a local girlfriend for lunch or coffee. The root of this is feeling that I need to use the time I have my nanny here to work (not workout or see a friend).

My Mom is huge on connecting in person with people and throughout my life I have observed her cultivating and making time for her friends. She used to have regular lunch date with her BFF Kay or they would just pop by each others houses for a cup of coffee and a chat.

She also would go shopping and out to lunch once in a while with her friend Mary.

My parents were part of a Bunco group that met once a month at each other’s homes. If you don’t know what bunco is you can google it. But basically it is a dice game and they would share a meal each time and have prizes. I remember it being fun when it was hosted at our house because I got to hang out with my parent’s friends while they snacked on yummy appetizers and desserts, then see my parents having fun with their friends as I headed off to bed (make no mistake I often got snuck of bed to see more of the fun…at least until I got caught).

Next Step: I don’t need to feel guilty about using time I have childcare to see a friend. Also, this is something that I need to plan ahead and schedule for. There are also a few women I have met that I want to get to know better. They have kids my boy’s ages so I can reach out to them to meet at the park for a playdate and don’t need childcare for that. Mark and I really enjoy hanging out with other families and we need to be more intentional about that.

I’m happy to report that I have started meeting a local business friend for coffee once a month and am being intentional about scheduling time with my girlfriends and it just fills me up when we get together!

Date Your Husband

One of the things I appreciate most about my parents marriage which is closing on 45 years strong is that I know my Mom and Dad are still in love. They truly enjoy each others company and have maintained a passionate relationship through the ups and downs of life.

My parents always dated each other. One of my favorite memories is of my parents getting dressed up in the 70’s in their disco outfits and going out dancing. It is still fun to see my parents moves on the dance floor.

They showed me that their marital relationship is a priority. As a Mom myself now, I know all the work that goes into planning a date. My mom had to arrange a sitter, figure out our dinner and possibly plan the date too (since this seems more like her skill set than my dad’s).

Next Step: Mark and I really need to work towards a weekly date night, but for now we can start with once a month and work up to the once a week goal. For now daytime dates are OK, since baby Jett is very mommy-centric at night. Also, we can meet for lunch during the week when our nanny is here or my Mom is here for the day. For our stage of life, it involves a bit of creativity.

Yeah we went on a date a few weeks ago. I booked my nanny to come for 4 hours on a Saturday. My parents are coming this Friday for the day and we are both going to take the day off work to spend time together.

Hire Help

I’m so thankful my Mom showed me it is OK to hire help. I spent my formative years in a very blue collar town and doubt that anyone else in our neighborhood had a housekeeper. When I was in elementary school, my Mom worked full time and my Dad worked full-time plus he was starting his own civil engineering business on the side. When I interviewed my Mom about how she has maintained a Productive Home, my mom shares that she decided “I was worthy to have help with my home.”

This also included help fixing things too. My Dad is super handy and can fix almost anything, but if he is too busy my Mom will hire those projects out.

Next Step: While I have outsourced a lot in my home and am thankful to have a nanny who helps me 3 days a week, I do need to find a few babysitters that are available for hire for date nights. Also, I want to hire an organization consultant to come help me with some problem areas in my home. In addition, I need to call our handyman to come do things Mark is too busy to do.

I have not made any progress in this area yet, but stay tuned!

Pamper Yourself (hair cut/color, nails, now massages)

My Mom showed me it was OK to take spend money on pampering myself.

She had those acrylic nails in the 80’s and 90’s and of course she rocked an awesome perm.

So, I saw my Mom making herself a priority and often accompanied her to get her nails or hair done.

Next step: I have a tendency to wait until things are looking really bad before I make a grooming appointment. It comes back to scheduling. I need to plan in advance when my next few hair appointments are. Also, I want to get a manicure and pedicure once a month, staring this week (my toes need help).

Have Hobbies

I saw throughout my life that my Mom had other interests besides work and being a Mom. She usually was involved in some type of art activity. For years it was toll painting.

In the last 10+ years, she has gotten really into gardening. First it was growing roses, which is perfect since her name is Roseanne. But now, she and my Dad are really focused on growing their own food.

My Mom also has spent a lot of time volunteering with organization that benefit children with special needs like the Special Olympics or Autism Camps. In addition, she serves at her church in a variety of ways.

Next step: So I realize I do not have a hobby right now unless you consider posting to social media for biz or personal a hobby. Does making images in Canva or Wordswag count? No, I don’t think so.

I used to like to make homemade cards and I started knitting a few years ago, but only ever made a few scarfs. I’m not sure what my next hobby is going to be, but I am going to open myself up to something new. Stay tuned for that too.

Take Time to Look Nice

My Mom always looks put together. It’s not like she waltzes around the house dressed like June Cleaver.

She just sets some time aside each morning to take a shower, get dressed and throw some make-up on.

Granted she doesn’t have little kids to deal with, but she did this even when we were little. In fact, my Dad leaves the house every day around 5AM to go work out and then get to work early, so my Mom figured out how to shower safely with two little ones. She would lock us all in the bathroom while she took a shower. I remember trying so hard to break out of there while she showered with the door half open so she could check on our mischief.

I also remember watching my Mom sit in front of her vanity mirror and put on her make-up.

I often find myself halfway through the day still unshowered and in yoga pants. Ok, let’s be real, it sometimes is the end of the day and I am smelly and in yoga pants and never worked out.

Also, when we are going somewhere as a family, I spend time getting everyone else ready, packing the diaper bag and snacks that I’m left with little or no time for myself, so I end up with my hair in a ponytail and trying to put on mascara in the car which doesn’t always end well.

Next step: I need to make getting me ready a priority especially when we are going somewhere as a family. Also, I can delegate some of the tasks I normally do to help the family leave to my husband or daughter or get stuff ready the night before.

I also need to be honest with myself about whether or not I am going to work out. If it is not going to happen, I need to get dressed into real clothes. Hey no offense if you live in yoga pants, but I don’t feel my best going out in public in them.

So thanks Mom for teaching me these 7 ways to take care of myself. I’m prepared to put my oxygen mask on first now.

How do you put yourself first and what other tips did your Mom or other mentors teach you? Share in the comments below or Tweet Me!

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175 : The Productive Home: Tips for Every Life Stage with Roseanne Cook

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Sat, 23 May 2015 00:17:00 +0000

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Roseanne Cook is a teacher, wife, mother, best friend, grandma, sister and admired home maker.

She is also host Natalie Eckdahl’s Mom and Mimi to Natalie’s three kids.

Join this special conversation as Roseanne shares how she created efficiency in her home from the time she was in college through her current empty nest stage and everything in between.

Inside This Episode

Motivational Quote

Must Read Book

Productivity Tool/Tip

Keep a 5×8 index card on your refrigerator and fold it into fourths. Write the name of the 4 stores you visit most at the top. Then as you think of things you need from each store, write them in.

Other Resources

Emilie Barnes Books on Organization

BizChix Episodes mentioned in this episode

Episode 174: The Peaceful Home with Joanne Miller

Productivity Episodes

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174 : The Peaceful Home – Creating a Haven Out of Chaos with Joanne Miller of 48 Days

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 19 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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Joanne Miller has been married to a serial entrepreneur for over 47 years. She and her husband, author Dan Miller, are often asked how they manage to keep their family strong through the pendulum swing of financial, emotional and physical changes ever present in their chosen lifestyle. In answer to these questions Joanne is currently working on her new book, Creating a Haven of Peace……(Surviving The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster and Learning to Love It!) She is the author of four children’s books and the co-author of Be Your Finest Art, Unleashing Your Creative Self. She is a speaker, artist, mother of three and grandmother of 14. Her main career, however, has been to create a peaceful sanctuary for her family and friends where life is safe, happy and full of laughter and where everyone who enters knows they are loved unconditionally.

Inside This Episode

Motivational Quote

Must Read Book

Productivity Tip
- I think clutter creates a feeling of unrest and chaos. I look at keeping the clutter at bay by taking small areas at a time and organizing, cleaning, purging. I may clean out a drawer or closet with my ear buds in while carrying on a conversation on my iPhone. If I take a room at a time, or a drawer at a time, eventually everything gets cleaned out and my house stays uncluttered. I have a real sense of accomplishment in knowing I am keeping on top of things.
Other Resources
BizChix Episodes mentioned in this episode
Connect with Joanne
- Twitter
- Facebook
- YouTube

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172 : [AudioBlog] How to build a Million Dollar Network

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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I Wanted a Million Dollars and Instead Got a Million Dollar Network

Recently I had the honor of interviewing Racheal Cook for The Biz Chix Podcast and we had a very real and at times raw conversation on what it is like to be a Work at Home Mom, run a business, a home and take care of our children. I felt immediately like I had connected with a kindred spirit across the country (a cool bi-product of this job and not the first time I have bonded quickly and deeply with a guest).

When Racheal asked if I would participate in her Biz That Loves You Back blog tour, I couldn’t raise my virtual hand quick enough. In fact, be sure you check out Claire Pelletreau (http://clairepells.com/biz-love-blog-tour/) who posted yesterday and Kimberly Riggins( kimberlyriggins.com) tomorrow.

Back when I “only” had one business and two kids in 2013, I got the idea to launch a podcast. There are many reasons I wanted to become a podcaster.

Podcasting fulfills a childhood dream I have of being a talk radio host. I also wanted to give voice to more women’s stories and create the kind of content I was yearning to hear. Of the male hosted podcasts I was listening to at the time, women were only being interviewed about 10% of the time. When they were interviewed, the young, single male host didn’t ask the types of questions I wanted to have answered.

But if I am honest, really honest with you, the truth is I thought I could do all the above and have another big bonus. I thought I could make piles of money too. There are a few podcasters out there right now that are killing it and making multi-six figure and 7 figure incomes from their podcast

So fast forward from my launch Januay 2014 to now April 2015. Am I rolling around in piles of cash simply from launching a podcast.

No.

I am not a millionaire. I am not making a six figure income from my podcast. In fact, I am not even making a 5 figure income from my podcast and the BizChix brand. It took me a full year to even start monetizing in any way.

I could have monetized a lot sooner, but Baby Jett changed my focus. Towards the end of my pregnancy the time was right to test the monetization waters. But I was too tired and trying to prepare for a maternity leave from interviewing. Once Jett arrived, I didn’t feel like hustling to work with clients or build a digital product when I had a newborn to hold and cuddle.

At the beginning of this year, I began working with the Biz Chix community. I have launched two paid masterminds, engaged a few coaching clients and even experimented with sponsorship of the show for one month. I decided not to continue with sponsorship for now because I want to promote programs I am offering through Biz Chix or have my other biz ScheduleMAX.com sponsor the episode.

While I have certainly been disappointed with the slow build to monetization, podcasting has had a surprising effect on my life. I haven’t built a million dollar bank account, but I have built a million dollar network.

The show has expanded the depth and breadth of my network. I have been able to interview women that I would never meet otherwise or even have access to. A special report is built during interviews and almost every time the guest ends our call by asking me to let them know how they can support me in the future. I have called in a few of those favors with winning results.

The podcasting community is another huge bonus. I have never been part of a more supportive or collaborative community and the women in this community are the best. I have new besties all across the country that completely understand my business and my life in ways many local friends can’t.

The best thing I did relating to the Biz Chix brand was launch a private Facebook group for my audience that is filled with female entrepreneurs and women that want to be entrepreneurs. I get to see relationships developing and women doing business with each other all as a result of the podcast.

This year I have learned something about myself that has come as a big surprise. I really want to teach more people how to podcast. It is so powerful to get your voice out there and I want to help more people do that, especially bloggers. Bloggers already have an amazing pool of content and adding audio to their blogs is really a no brainer. It also allows their audience to connect with them on a more intimate level.

Podcast listeners tend to listen through their smartphones using earbuds and you can’t get much closer to someone’s heart,mind and soul.

I think the more senses we can connect with people in this New Media age, the better. We all really need to be considering blogging, podcasting and video in that marketing toolbelt I mentioned before. Video is my next frontier!

So in answer to my new friend Racheal’s question on how is my business loving me back? Right now BizChix isn’t throwing piles of cash at me, but there is huge potential in the foundation I built so far. Podcasting gave me access to an industry full of new friends, a professional network beyond my wildest dreams and even more importantly the chance to fulfill a childhood dream of being behind the mic.

The Truth About Podcasting

I’m the member of a number of private Facebook communities for Podcasters and almost everyone is trying to figure out the same thing. How do I make money from this thing and why don’t I have enough downloads yet to warrant sponsorship? It is an ongoing conversation that I see repeated day after day in group after group.

The truth is that podcasts very rarely get sponsored. They don’t have the kinds of download numbers to warrant an interest from big brands. Some clever niche podcasters have been able to sell advertisers on the benefits of direct access to he exact customers they are looking for. This takes a lot of creativity and effort and it is being done by a small group of people.

What podcasts are best suited for is as one tool in your Marketing tool belt. Podcasts are one of the most intimate mediums out there. I have released 171 episodes so far and there are some people out there who have listened to every single one. Imagine being in someone’s ears for 171 hours That is like someone listening to me 24/7 for one week straight. It is mind blowing.

This kind of connection allows podcasters to build a tribe of followers that know, like and trust them. I run a private Facebook group for my community filled with female entrepreurs and women who want to be entrepreneurs. It is very engaged and one of my favorite places to be.

I launched a Mastermind for my community and 1/1 coaching program in early 2015 as my first means of monetizing. It has been so rewarding to start to work with my community and provide value.

While I was hoping to contribute and provide to my Mastermind, they ended up providing me great feedback as well. While I provide a ton of business value, I have a skill and industry knowledge that a lot of people don’t have.

I know how to podcast. I understand how to launch, build and monetize this medium. I am passionate about podcasting and they want to learn more about it from me.

None of the podcasts I was listening to had hosts I could relate to. My favorite at the time was Entrpereneur on Fire, hosted by John Lee Dumas. But Johns life is not at all like mine. He is a 30 year old single guy with no kids who works 80+ hours a week and has kept up that pace for over 2 years now.

I thought it would be cool to interview women like me. Women balancing work and kids. There were questions I wanted to ask them. How do you do it? What is the secret? Do you have balance? What I found is that most of them have the same answer as me. I am trying to figure it out day by day. Some days I feel I have perfect balance, while other days life feel a bit out of control. The secret sauce or holy grail of balance does not exist.

My other motivation for starting a podcast was to create another income stream for my family.

162 : I (almost) Quit Podcasting [audioblog]

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:55:00 +0000

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I have been podcasting for over a year now. I did not have a background in radio or TV or journalism. I just believed I could do it and went for it!

As a consumer of podcasts and an entrepreneur myself, I loved hearing the journey of other entrepreneurs. In the lonely world of my own software startup, these stories kept me going. But what was missing for me was hearing from women. The majority of podcasts I listened to were of 30 year old single men interviewing other 30 year old single men. Usually they were single. That was so different from my life as a wife and Mom. When a dude would interview a woman (about 10% of the time), the questions they would ask were not the ones I needed answered.

So I launched The Biz Chix Podcast to give voice to woman entrepreneurs and to get answers to my own questions. I have interviewed over 150 women and I walk away each time inspired by the women, the businesses they run and the lives they are living.

But the truth is (and this is hard to admit publicly), I considered quitting, throwing in the towel, giving up on at least 3 different occasions during this first year.

I’m going to be honest, podcasting is way more time consuming than I ever imagined. The majority of podcasts that launch never reach the 10th episode (I just released #160). The term“Podfading” was even invented to describe the act of quitting a podcast.

In January 2014, I launched The Biz Chix Podcast, when I was 7 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child (I now have a daughter that is 13, a son that it 3 and a 6 mos only baby boy). I wasn’t planning on launching while pregnant and if I had not already committed to a launch date before I found out we were expecting a new blessing, I would have delayed the launch. If you or yours has ever been pregnant, you know that the first trimester is tough. A woman’s body diverts all energy to help baby grow and to create the systems needed to sustain baby for 9 months. Let’s just say I got really tired during the first trimester, was prone to fall asleep while sitting straight up on the couch and I ate a lot of cereal. I mean a lot!

I launched the podcast by releasing 3 episodes on the first day (1/31/14) and then 1 episode a day for the first two weeks. So for the 3 weeks leading up to this I was interviewing guests 5-6 days a week to start to build up an inventory of guests. I also needed to get intro music, voiceovers and podcast artwork produced. I was initially planning on editing and doing all the post production myself, but in order to pull off this aggressive schedule and run my other biz and household, I needed help. My husband, Mark, is a software developer and super techie, so he easily slid into the role of editor and producer for the show.

I started my normal schedule of 5 episodes a week after my initial launch. Once I passed the 50-episode mark, I started to get worn down by this schedule. We had grossly underestimated the amount of time it would take to produce a single episode. It actually takes 4-8 hours (for our team of 3 – myself, Mark and our virtual assistant Liza May) to produce one episode with the greatest variable being the time it takes to edit. Looking back, I cannot believe I kept up this rigorous schedule during my first trimester of pregnancy. Often I would take a nap from 8pm to 10pm and then get up and finish the next day’s episode. Mark would often be editing past midnight to release the episode 2-3 hours later.

An exciting early win during this launch period was being ranked as a #1 New Business podcast by iTunes. If you are not a podcaster, you may not realize that this is like being ranked an Amazon bestseller. It helps people discover you and give you some “bragging” rights. An interesting note about the graphic above. Of the 12 podcasts fully visible below, 3 are no longer being produced, one did not release an episode for 5 months and two were produced by veteran podcasters who had other shows (Pat Flynn’s Ask Pat and Tim Paige’sConversion Cast). So I am clearly not the only one that has struggled with podcasting endurance.

I Want to Quit Round #1

About mid-April (or 4 months in), I decided something had to change or I was going to burn out. I decided to move to a 3 day a week schedule once I reached the 75th episode milestone. This gave me room to breathe and to think about how to interact more with my audience (something I was desperately craving) besides just releasing episodes.

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152 : Podcasting Lessons Learned with Natalie and Mark Eckdahl

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:16:16 +0000

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Join host Natalie Eckdahl and her husband Mark Eckdahl (who edits and produces and edits the show) as they celebrate 1 year of podcasting. They share the ups and downs of getting started and continuing the journey. In addition they reveal how they have dealt with difficult guests, requests for show edits from guests and why not every download is created equally.

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133 : Stop Procrastinating with Michelle Prince - Productivity Expert and Zig Ziglar Speaker

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

As a best-selling author, Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker, business owner of multiple companies, wife of 16 years and mother of two young boys, Michelle Prince had to learn the art of juggling her personal and professional life successfully. Most people are juggling too many things, procrastinating and not getting as much done as they want, which leads to a life of frustration and unfulfilled goals. Michelle is passionate about helping people live with purpose, follow their passion and take action in big ways! Michelle has learned the secret to living a happier, more abundant life and she’s on a mission to show you how to stop juggling, overcome procrastination and get more done in your business, leadership and life!

131 : Think and Grow Rich for Women author Sharon Lechter

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Sharon Lechter is the bestselling co-author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad series, editor of Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil, and the author of Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet From Gold.

She is also the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization and has served both presidents Bush and Obama on the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.

Her new book, THINK AND GROW RICH FOR WOMEN: Using Your Power to Create Success and Significance takes Napoleon Hill’s bestselling classic Think and Grow Rich and puts it in a modern context geared towards women.

101 : Human Lie Detector and Expert Behavior Analyst, Vanessa Van Edwards leads the Science of People

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at Science of People, a human behavior research lab. She is a Huffington Post columnist and published author. Her innovative work has been featured on NPR, Business Week and USA Today. She regularly gives keynotes and appears in the media to talk about her research. She has written for CNN, Fast Company and Forbes.

100 : Listeners Interview Host Natalie Eckdahl with John Lee Dumas, Julie Busha, Katie Krimitsos and More

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:17:00 +0000

The tables are turned! The Biz Chix Podcast host and entrepreneur Natalie Eckdahl is interviewed by listeners of the show. Get intimate with Natalie as she answers questions about her life, her family and her business. Natalie also shares how she stays productive running two businesses and being a mom to soon to be 3 children. Finally, hear some of Natalie's top takeaways from the first 100 episodes!

Thanks to Listeners for their Questions

    April Lacey, pinupcosmetics.net
    Jaime Slutzky, fitwithflair.com
    Enya Hixson (10 years old), entrepreneurkidsacademy.com
    Brianne Grogan, femfusionfitness.com

Thanks to Previous Guests for their Shout Outs

    Julie Busha
    John Lee Dumas
    Jenn Paige
    Katie Krimitsos

00 : Host Natalie Eckdahl shares her vision of The Biz Chix Podcast with Daily Interviews

Natalie Eckdahl | Female Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:55:00 +0000

Natalie interviews amazing women entrepreneurs, and a few cool dudes, five days a week. Each entrepreneur shares work life balance and productivity tips as well as their journey!

Natalie shares why she started this podcast while balancing an already hectic life.

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