Ready. Aim. Empire.

In this episode you’ll learn: Why it is important to carve your pay checks from the earnings of your business How I was able to identify the cuts that needed to be made in my business - while still staying true to what I wanted my role in my business to be How I discovered budgeting at a young age and how I apply that to my businesses today

In this episode you’ll learn: Why I invested in higher priced marketing, instead of looking for the cheap deal! How I was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on marketing and attracting people who weren’t the right fit for my business How I discovered “less is more” How to calculate your Average Lifetime Client Value How to map out your revenue sources and how to understand their thresholds

In this episode you’ll learn: How Carrie started out with just a hair bow in a classroom What the “Kindness Box” is and what it stands for Why “No’s” aren’t always permanent and closed doors aren’t always closed All about the “Creative Club Conference” and how Carrie manages it to be a cohesive group The importance of knowing what your customer wants There is always something on the other side of the hard!

In this episode you’ll learn: Why I work in a premium provider format (versus a lower price point service) Why it is important to educate your clients on how you can make a difference Why you need to let people know there is a problem and how you can provide a solution with social proof How to use re-targeting Facebook ads focused on testimonials How gift giving can influence your customers All about behavior driven Facebook and Instagram ads What does mapping your clients mean?  

In this episode you’ll learn: How I own my value How to stand by your higher prices How fear and nervousness stop you from owning you value (and what you can do about it, today)!

In this episode you’ll learn: Popularity does not equal profit - learn to leverage! Jamal focused on money and it made him lose his sense of direction How he realized that once he focused on making impact, the money naturally followed Using your skills and gifts for communication can thrust your business forward Speaking the language of your customer is one of the biggest investments you can make How a deep dive survey was able to help Jamal mine out the information that he needed to relate to his customers at all stages of their struggles

In this episode you’ll learn: Peoples’ perspectives on certain things can vary, and this year is the year of the survey! Surveys are not just for negative feedback about your business but to identify what your customers want to see in your business How modern surveys can help you speak directly to the various types of clients you have That surveys affect your gross sales How your customers and be your copywriters What is the difference between a detractor and an attractor?

In this episode you’ll learn: You don’t have to get it perfect! You are the one with the highest expectations “Perfect” doesn’t exist You don’t even have to get it right, you just have to get started It’s ok to fail…

In this episode you’ll learn: How was Suzanne able to leverage her expertise to develop a career that fit her life The way she embraced her real love and passion How does Suzanne compares product income with one-on-one consulting and collaboration The role human interaction has in what she does Why it is important to structure fun in your business A defined selection process is highly important! Why global diversity is necessary when collaborating Tips to consider when making a decision to partner with someone  

In this episode you’ll learn: How Gretchen started a blog for personal reasons and ended up where she is today! Starting out, your business doesn’t require state of the art software or equipment How a blog was able to bring massive opportunities to Gretchen Blogs are creating and serving people in AMAZING ways How is a blog, in certain ways, like an online portfolio? Being an author can give credibility to you Learn more about how Gretchen supports other bloggers How this career has given Gretchen freedom when it comes to being a family in the military Why comparison can be a hard thing to not get trapped into

In this episode you’ll learn: How we carry the name that was given to us in to our adulthood (and how this can hold us back) The way we can rewrite the names that we have given ourselves, today.

In this episode you’ll learn: Perception is reality - what you tell the market, the market believes! Never be afraid to talk to potential customers and get the data How Rob was able to offer business owners a product to not only solve their problems but create something that helped get more customer data Sales solve EVERYTHING! Make sure your business is a valid business opportunity before spending thousands on protection of that business What are the three things companies need starting out? Why sales and revenue are the only viable metric for a company The difference between entrepreneurs and business owners LINKS:   

In this episode you’ll learn:   How to communicate to your staff when personal tragedies are occurring How opportunity can come from tragedy Why having systems in place can save your business if you have to step away Embrace the fall back! The top three areas where there systems should be in place Customer services is how we live, breathe and die Give yourself grace….    

In the latest of our “Best Of” episodes, we take a closer look at objections. Objections are only questions, and they don’t always mean, “No!” What’s the best way to handle them and how will improving your customer intake process propel your business to a higher level? Stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn: What exactly is “Faith over Fear?” The difference between fulfillment and being successful How your body can tell you when it’s time to make a change How adaptability changes your life and your business “You can be an alpha woman, just don’t be alpha stupid” Define your business plan to fit into your life plan “A women’s strength is her softness” (listen to how Melissa incorporated this into her business) Multi-tasking - yay or nay? Everyone is busy, but are you productive? Examples of how to connect better to yourself LINKS:  http://www.lisekuecker.com/uncategorized/episode066/

In this “Best Of” episode we’re joined by Amber McCue. Amber is the founder of NiceOps and a business operations expert, and she shares how you can do what you love AND follow the money, how you can gain from creating a time budget, and the best way to focus and take action!

In this “Best Of” episode, we’re looking at the ways we use email marketing to rapidly grow our company. Automated systems, funnels, surveys and more – it’s all covered here!

In this episode, you’ll learn: •  My most troubled times when starting my first business • Why you have to listen to your body and keep yourself healthy (both physically and emotionally) • How important it is to ask for help • Why I consider my greatest failure as actually my greatest success LINKS:  http://www.lisekuecker.com/uncategorized/episode063/

We kick off 2017 with another of the “Best Of” series, and today we’re talking all about marketing funnels: what exactly they are, why you need them in your business and how you can implement them to achieve maximum results!

We’ve been moving through the best of the best episodes of this year, and I have to say that it was no surprise to me when this one jumped to the very top of the list. The fact of the matter is, most of us are confronted with one question by new prospective clients: How much do you cost? There are three ways you can answer this that will make all the difference to turning that prospect into a long-term client!