Welcome to the Growth Strategies Café podcast, designed specifically for Female Online Business Owners! Building and running an online business isn’t always easy. It definitely doesn’t look sexy all of the time. AND it’s one of the most fulfilling endeavors you can undertake. Whether you're on your way to six figures or beyond, you're in the right place. I’m your host, Teresa Cleveland and I’ve made it my mission to not watch brilliant women throw in the towel and call it quits simply because it gets confusing or overwhelming. Believe it or not, there are no secrets to your success. There's just the stuff you don’t know yet. That’s where the Growth Strategies Cafe comes in. I’ll be here, joined by guests along the way, to share business-building insights, strategies, and resources to support and guide you in taking your next best step. So grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair, let's do this thing! You're also welcome to join the conversation in our free Facebook group at GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/Facebook *formerly Becoming a Profitable CEO
So many times when we begin building our companies, we start talking about our logo and colors long before we start talking about our brand. Sadly, sometimes, we check "Branding" off of our to-do list because we actually believe that we've already done it once we get the logo with our colors and tag line created. Courtney Frietag from Levity Design is here today to share why you shouldn't skip to the "sexy" part of branding and what to do instead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got an incredible lineup for you this year! You can find all of our guest info at https://growthstrategiescafe.com/imposter-syndrome-confessions In today's episode, I'm sharing how imposter syndrome crept up me as I pivoted my business model and where I landed as a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're thrilled to have Jenni Davis as our resident Profit First Professional this year! Here are some of the things we talked about: How Profit First flipped the script on business accounting Jenni is breaking down exactly what the Profit First method is While you don't need a Profit First Professional to implement Profit First in your business, there are definite benefits to working with one. Jenni's upcoming tool that will support you as you implement Profit First in your business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Sandra Julian is sharing a pivotal moment about a year after she entered the online space. Why she started her business 20 years ago. What she was doing initially and how her business shifted along the way. Realizing she didn't have to do what she had been doing, that she could actually build her business on the things that really lit her up. How important it has been to discover parts of herself that she hadn't seen while she was head down, running her business all these years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fabulous Mindi Huebner is back and we're talking about mindset in relation to pricing. What does affordable really mean? Why it's not a great idea to use other people as a price guide or to just double or triple your price arbitrarily. Asking yourself "When did I decide I am not worth $X?" Are your current prices sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When I think of sustainability, Natalie Gingrich is one of the first people who come to mind. Today she's turning back the hands of time and sharing what the journey looks like from her initial idea to the launch of her now 13th cohort of the Director of Operations Certification. From being a one woman show to having a full blown team, adapting the certification to meet the needs of her growing community of students, and becoming a strong voice in the online space to help educate business owners how to best utilize the skills of the many talented Directors of Operation are just a few of the numerous things she's sharing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm sharing what I like to do before I dig into my metrics when I am reflecting on the prior year. It's served me well and I hope it helps you as well. I'm also sharing my Word for 2022, how it came about, and my overall goal for 2022. If we haven't met yet, you can learn more about me here on the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm sharing one of the worst mistakes I see regarding professional titles. I'm willing to bet you've made this mistake at one time or another, I know I sure have. I'm explaining what it is and what to do instead. For full show notes and other info, please visit GrowthStrategies Cafe.com/titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Khan and I decided enough is enough and it's time to call out some of the bullshit in the online space. There are so many possibilities for your business (and ours!) and to get to the heart of it all, we believe it requires looking beyond current practices, manipulative messaging, and the mindset we bring with us. This is the second part of our series, Beyond the Bullshit. You can listen to the first part here. Today, we're touching on: Passive Income (Hint: There's nothing passive about t!) Shortcuts to Sustainability (Hint: Stop buying them!) and wrapping up with Don't be THAT Girl For complete show notes and info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/beyond-the-bullshit2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Khan and I decided enough is enough and it's time to call out some of the bullshit in the online space. There are so many possibilities for your business (and ours!) and to get to the heart of it all, we believe it requires looking beyond current practices, manipulative messaging, and the mindset we bring with us. This is the first episode of our series, Beyond the Bullshit. Today, we're touching on: Goals & goal setting Doing your due diligence - with ourselves as well as products & services of others and wrapping up with Don't be THAT Girl For complete show notes and info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/beyond-the-bullshit1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meredith Liepelt from Rising Star Publicity is back this episode, and we're talking about being media-ready. Meredith is sharing so many valuable nuggets, including how far in advance to begin pitching for different types of media outlets and other parts of your media ready checklist, how frequently you need to (or don't need to!) put in to set yourself up to get good PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mindi Huebner is back to share 2 tactics to help us increase our awareness, master our mindset and become more successful. If you've been procrastinating, this episode is just what the Dr ordered! This and so many more nuggets inside! Complete show notes: https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/habit-stacking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, I'm talking about one of my favorite topics, List Building! If you're struggling to gain traction with your list building efforts, I'm confident this technique will provide a better result for you. Complete show notes: https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/truth-about-list-building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Khan is shaking things up by challenging that corporate mindset that we bring with us into the online space that prevents us from operating like the powerful business owners we are. She's taking down the toxic beliefs that keep so many of us spinning our wheels, throwing money at every possible course, program, and service out there when the answer lays smack dab in the middle of our own front yard. Complete show notes: GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/corporate-rehab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I'm sharing some insights about why being you, showing up as your incredible self is so important as you build out your business. For complete show notes and other info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/stop-trying-to-be-amy-porterfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a plethora of project management tools available, it's no wonder there is so much confusion in choosing the right one for your business. In this episode, I am chatting with 4 Operations Experts who share their insights on Asana, ClickUp, Teamwork & Trello. Please visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/best-project-management-system for time stamps for each segment so you can watch at your convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sonita Reese is sharing a pivotal moment that allowed her to step more fully into her gifts and talents. Of course, she’s like the rest of us and has those days where the thought of burning it all down runs through her mind. We discuss that as well as some of the main causes of stress in team environments and how to avoid them, specifically during the onboarding phase and the early days of adding a new team member. For full show notes and other info, visit https://GrowthStrategiesCafe.com/your-values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Becoming a Profitable CEO is now Growth Strategies Café! Welcome to the Growth Strategies Café podcast, designed specifically for Female Online Business Owners! Building and running an online business isn’t always easy. It definitely doesn’t look sexy all of the time. AND it’s one of the most fulfilling endeavors you can undertake. Whether you're on your way to six figures or beyond, you're in the right place. So grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair, let's do this thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A process is simply a set of steps that walks us through any given activity. Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing scary about them. They're an innate part of our life. Identifying & understanding them sets us up for success because we can change them based on our desired outcome. That applies to both my straw bale gardening AND the way that we create and distribute content in our businesses. I'm sharing both of those on today's episode. Show notes: ThePurposefulCEO.com/theres-alway-a-process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I'm sharing what I heard when I realized I was "shoulding" on myself. We all do it at different times, I hope this helps you listen a little closer to yourself so you can go out and make the impact that only you can. Complete show notes at https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/are-you-shoulding-on-yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mindi Huebner is sharing your winning trifecta: mindset, strategy & habits. She's also getting into the role that identity plays in our life & the decisions we make without us even thinking about it. For complete show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/wired-for-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So many times, we get caught up in the hype and urgency of the moment. Today I am sharing how my adventures in straw bale gardening reminded me of buying courses and programs. Take a breath and listen in to see if it might help you make a better buying decision. For full show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/your-next-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Being resourceful, Leeann Forbes repurposed the skills and knowledge she gained in the early days of her business. Today, she's a Content Manager & Strategist who knows a thing or two about creating and sharing content consistently for your business. For complete show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/repurposing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all get stuck from time to time, lose sight of the big picture. In this week's episode, I'm sharing how I handled getting caught up in the shoulds and feeling disconnected from my business. For full show notes, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/reconnecting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 19 years with the same company, Yolanda Rumph found out her department was being transitioned overseas. Today she's sharing how she built her business when she did not have the luxury of time. For complete show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/build-it-now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My copywriter, McKella Sawyer, is joining me this week & we're myth busting! When it comes to writing copy, many people think they have to do it all in order for it to be authentic. Is that true? We're taking that on along with a couple of other copywriting myths. For complete show notes and other details, please visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/copy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Certified Life Coach Danielle Thienel joins me today to talk about making the shift from trying to do it all (she even got sick!) to creating the life she wanted. She's also sharing how she helps others do the same now For complete show notes and other details, please visit https://ThePurposefulCEO.com/transform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to Marie Kondo your business! For complete show notes and other info, visit www.ThePurposefulCEO.com/joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our level of confidence affects how we show up in all areas of our life. LeeAnn Sims is joining us today and shares some shifts that happened in her own business as well as how she went from a size 24 down to a size 6 and back again, who she became in the journey and how she is supporting others today. LeeAnn is definitely someone you want in your corner! For show notes and other details, visit ThePurposefulCEO.com/confidence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
