Confessions Of A Female Entrepreneur

In this episode, we talk about: why you might feel blocked around passive income (and I did too) “I just want to help people” sabotaging your money making symbolic income levels holding you back what does “new level, old devil” mean & how does it show up? getting your partner on board & why you can’t let your partner be your excuse your fear of visibility affects your ability to make money & how that has changed for Denise as she’s become more "internet famous" Why your money mindset is more important than ever at transition points in business Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/deniseduffieldthomas

In this episode, we talk about: getting fired from your job on the first day that you start your business finding a niche — and how well niching works it’s not true that everything has been done before the need to be prepared for when lucky opportunities come your way SEO as a tool for getting in touch with your audience not having a goal made it hard for Kim to find direction, her voice & brand values the mistake of focusing on strategy so much that you don’t take action how your Wordpress them can affect your SEO aiming for a website that’s only as pretty as you need Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/kimherrington

In this episode, we talk about: health problems & anxiety as a trigger for learning to take better care of yourself not believing everything your mind says (because your mind can be mean) the power of asking yourself, “Where is this fear coming from? Are those thoughts true?" waking up to how your choices are being influenced need to put your own oxygen mask on first & take good care of yourself Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/dianerandall

In this episode, we talk about: being the only one doing what you do is both crippling & freeing how Sarah has seen her passion for marketing her creations grow, despite being scared of it when she first started out dealing with copy cats — no matter who copies an idea, it will never be the same as yours building a slow growth product that will stand the test of time how to find the sweet spot of something you’re excited to create & your customers are excited to receive dealing with the heavy cloud of “this needs to make me money!" idea overwhelm that makes you feel immense pressure to follow every single idea hiring a team to get you out of working in the business, so you can work on the business. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/sarahwilder

In this episode, we talk about: how the internal stuff affects your external stuff why never felt like Elizabeth could fail (hint: it felt like a divine assignment) feeling burnout coming before it arrives how your confidence changes when being reactionary vs sticking to your zone of genius leaving room for grace & inspiration - then taking action on it (and doing it is easier than you think) rushing things creates more work for yourself in the long run pacing yourself with all your ideas so your audience doesn’t get confused about what you offer Elizabeths’ woo-woo motives behind her Pay What You Can Day.   Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/elizabethdialto

In this episode, we talk about: How Isabel got the courage to build her business on counter cultural messaging Having a strong voice from Day 1. Being inspired by seeing someone else achieve what you want to achieve The impeccable timing that led to Isabel getting 10,000 subscribers in her first year Getting addicted to media attention & how her ego got wrapped up in it How hard it is to sustain content creation when you’re wrapped up in what everyone will think about every single blog post High stakes launching when you only launch once a year. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/isabelfoxenduke

In this episode, we talk about: How Lou went from being in the airforce to boudoir photographer Wondering “who am I to teach photography?" the challenge of creative confidence when there’s so many people that are more creative than you getting tied up in other people’s success stories adjusting your work day to suit the way you work how it's hard to know the difference between fear that's holding you back & fear that's a warning sign. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/louiseglendon

In this episode, we talk about: Why it feels shitty to be on the receiving end of a 'yes' when they mean 'no' How to switch your mindset away from saying no being mean or rude My basic script for saying no to potential clients that aren't right for me.   Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/sayingno

In this episode, we talk about: the surprising secret that what we consider risk is not actually a risk at all  rapid growth feeling like chaos inside your business “I hit 6 figures” as a slimy marketing tactic knowing which clients are the best energetic match for you having babies = a weird trigger for business growth when to collaborate & how to find the right people to collaborate with making out with YES. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/tiffanyhan

In this episode, we talk about: boldly quitting her job as the breadwinner to start her business does having your back up against the wall help or hurt you? working 20-30hrs per week & fitting life around business (not the other way around) learning to make the best use of time, so that the time you do spend behind your desk is uber productive why you should aspire to gush over your support team how to figure out if you’re on the wrong path — and it’s not because you have no clients. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/jennyshih

In this episode, we talk about: struggling with negativity when your friends tell you “that’s life" needing to constantly be reinventing (and it’s not for the feint of heart) what it means to be authentic… Is it just a buzz word? feeling self important & worrying that people will judge you when they don’t even notice making the mistake of outsourcing your voice success takes a lot of work! Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/ashambirge

In this episode, we talk about: the business lifecycle - growth mode v maintenance mode having money in the bank giving you choices accepting that some people aren’t going to love you not being afraid to look the fool & take fast action whether you can be too vulnerable how to not be afraid of tooting your own horn Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/katetoon

In this episode, we talk about: The missing piece in most ideal client exercises How to make sure only the best clients get through your door Being brave enough to be the leader of your own business What happens behind the scenes to keep your client relationships strong.   Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/bestclients

In this episode, we talk about: The surprise of how hard it is to start a business Figuring out that systems was Natasha's sweet spot The liberation of blaming your systems instead of blaming yourself when things go wrong How working out my systems have calmed my business down Why there’s no such thing as a "proven system" The importance of client onboarding Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/natashavorompiova

In this episode, we talk about: Admin being a safe space to hide in your business Finding your business wellspring & your quicksand Mistaking the key to success as needing to work harder Getting out of idea generation & into action Getting more curious about the undercurrent of what’s happening in your client’s life & mind (it’s not always about you) How to know if discomfort in your marketing is because it’s stretching you or is out of integrity Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/kylaroma

In this episode, we talk about: starting a business while living in a van & travelling the country setting expectations & boundaries to get higher quality clients investing your money in the right place, at the right time sharing a strong opinion to repel the unsuitables & attract the dreamy clients the benefits of a slow but steady evolution of building a business the danger of the lightbulb moment.  Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/rebeccatracey

In this episode, we talk about: Aligning to intentions without attaching to the outcome How Cassie got her book published by Hay House comparing yourself so much that you lose your own voice The respectful ‘no' Parallels between income and self care Giving yourself the gift of working with what you’ve got.  Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/cassiemendoza-jones

In this episode, we talk about: Empowering women to succeed on their own terms Ditching perfectionism Trying things that work for other people & knowing it doesn’t feel right for you The power of having mentors that know your strengths Do you need to be on social media? Asking permission to be yourself.  Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/victoriagibson

In this episode, we talk about: Fear around revealing that part of yourself that’s quirky & courageous Actively repulsing the people that aren’t the right fit for you Planning for a baby a year in advance with systems & support How we women downplay our accomplishments How Farideh’s marketing is changing as she’s switching from services to products Creative risks leading to imposter syndrome & comparisonitis Valuing yourself as a way of making money. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/faridehceaser

In this episode, we talk about: you have control over how you run your business the importance of your customer experience making sure you’re being profitable by tracking your time setting up your business to match your energy levels going through the awkward, murky amateur phase your soft skills affect how you package yourself & how your clients perceive you pricing is the most fear-inducing thing in business. Show notes: http://www.alyssamartin.com/listen/mariepoulin