One of the gifts of entrepreneurship is that we get to choose what to pay attention to. Today's episode is the perfect opportunity to choose well. We're joined by Erica Courdae, a DEI consultant who has dedicated her life to expanding how others interact with the world through powerful conversations. The best part about today's episode? Erica's breaking down actionable tips that we can all implement within our own businesses. Grab your notebook and let's get to work.

Every business owner eventually becomes well-acquainted with the concept of launching, but what happens when we’re consistently doing things the hard way?! We change! In this episode, we’re joined by launch expert and CEO of Be Elevated Inc., Brittany Keeling, as she shares why pre-planning launches leads to better results… without the headache.

What do you do after the 7-figure brand has been built? Well, if you're anything like today's guest, you get started on the next phase of business expansion! In today's episode Shannon Lutz, CEO of The Social Bungalow, is giving us all the behind-the-scenes goodness on her entrepreneurship journey, the truth about leading people, and the future of the bungalow brand. You don't want to miss this episode! Tune in now.

Everyone is always talking about outsourcing and hiring help, but what happens after we send that offer letter? Onboarding is a crucial part of the team-building process that so many entrepreneurs gloss over. But did you know that effective onboarding can increase productivity by 70%??? Let’s do away with mediocre onboarding and bust these myths ASAP so that you can build a high-performing team one hire at a time!

The #1 question I get asked is, “How do I know when I’m ready to hire?” And nine times out of ten, that’s followed up with “…from a financial perspective, I mean.” Figuring out when you’re financially prepared for a new hire is a numbers game, and that’s why we’re joined by Virtual CFO Stevie Jones. Tune in as she breaks down the financial differences between contractors and employees and shares her proprietary method for calculating your own hiring budget.

A few weeks ago, if you would've told me that I'd be joining a high ticket mastermind in 2021... I would have laughed. Taking a leap of faith was not on my 2021 agenda. To be quite honest, my plan for this year was to maintain and elevate, but not by way of an intimate, high-touch mastermind. And yet, here I am. You asked and now I'm spilling the details. I'm sharing what happened at Impact Weekend, why I joined the Built to Impact Mastermind, and how that decision is changing me already.

Heart-centered services are often the missing link for success in scaling businesses, but that shouldn't be the case! We're joined by Steph Orosco and she's shedding light on why a lack of heart-centered service is losing you money, how to infuse heart into every level of your business, and the improvements + benefits businesses see when they focus on loving their clients really well. Tune in now!

There's a reason I always say, "Helping you become a better leader than your last boss!" Most of us have experienced a not-so inspirational boss. But what happens when the ineffectiveness shifts to full-blown toxicity? Nothing good! In today's episode we'll be unmasking toxic leadership, but not to worry! You'll also learn 4 tried-and-true ways of avoiding it.

There are about 101 ways we as business owners tend to get in their own way don't you think?! Today's guest Ashley Beaudin knows this all too well, that's why she focuses on supporting entrepreneurs as they turn self-sabotage into self-support! She's shedding light on what self-sabotage really is, common self-sabotaging types, what it means to be self-supportive, and how to create a supportive business.

There's a reason I always say, "Helping you become a better leader than your last boss!" Most of us have experienced a not-so inspirational boss. But what happens when the ineffectiveness shifts to full-blown toxicity? Nothing good! In today's episode we'll be unmasking toxic leadership, but not to worry! You'll also learn 4 tried-and-true ways of avoiding it.

What does it actually take to become the CEO of your own business? According to Ashton Smith, CEO Embodiment AKA fully stepping into your own power as a CEO is the key to your success. In today's episode Ashton's going to break down how to take ownership as a business owner, learn to trust yourself, and utilizing your core strengths as a CEO. Get ready for equal parts inspiration and practical application!

Who has the TIME?! Pun aside, managing timezones can be a massive challenge for business owners. So much so, this is our second episode covering this topic (check out Ep28)! Today we're getting super specific for 4 tips to manage timezone differences in your virtual team. Grab that pen and hit play... we've only got so much time!

Have you ever heard of human design? Just a short time ago, I sure hadn't! In todays episode, we're joined by Graciela Rasor, a spiritual guide and human design expert. She's breaking down how to uncover your human design, the energy types, and how they show up in leadership.

Dream team hired? Check. Onboarding and initial training complete? Check. Measurable and attainable key performance indicators developed and ready to to measure your virtual team? If not, have no fear, entrepreneur! I’m here to help! If your remote team is off the ground and running, you need to take steps to determine if what they’re doing is effective for your business. You're going to want a fresh notebook for this episode.

Let’s face it… video content isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it seems that video is taking over more than ever before! That’s why we’ve got the video guru Natasha Samuel with us to break down what we really need to know to elevate our video marketing strategy in the new year. Make sure you’ve got your notebook ready and hit play!

Team building gets a bad rep, but when it comes to virtual teams... team building activities are absolutely crucial. It's a beautiful opportunity to break up the task oriented focus with some human connection. Want some ideas that are well suited for your weekly Zoom meetings? Tune in.

Racial gaslighting is as prevalent as it is pervasive... particularly in business. In today's episode, Cynthia Pong, JD, is a feminist career strategist, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color is joining us to shed some very real light on how gaslighting shows up at work... even for those of us who work from home!

For many online business owners, onboarding was traditionally one of the few times that face-to-face connection was a must. But in the age of COVID-19 there’s been a major shift. Businesses are still growing and hiring, but now the option of in-person onboarding is more or less off the table. That’s why today we’re going to chat about my favorite 3 tips for planning your virtual onboarding during COVID-19.

Oh, to be a fly on the wall of another's leadership journey! That is what dreams are made of... and today that dream is a reality. Join the conversation with Pia Beck as she sheds light on her personal leadership journey, what value embodiment has looked like for her, and what it's been like transitioning from part-time contractors to full-time employees! Trust me, this is one of those BTS episodes that you don't want to miss.

The hiring process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to! There are a ton of tips and tricks that streamline the process. So how can you ensure you choose the best candidates based on their resumes to move forward and interview? In today's episode, we'll discuss four red flags to watch out for during the interview process.