Road To Seven

Welcome to a brand new season of Road to Seven! We're starting 2020 off with a VERY timely topic - procrastination and perfectionism. In fact, I actually have been procrastinating this very episode! I really wanted to get it right and so I kept pushing the deadline further and further away. Tune in to hear me get vulnerable, how to overcome procrastination, and how to deal with perfectionism in a way that works!

From corporate to running your own business from scratch is a huge transition - especially when you’re starting out with a laptop, three clients and a lot of hustle. In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Andrea Henry, owner of Henry Business Law about her unbelievable business growth journey over the last few years to help women protect the beautiful businesses that give them the freedom and agency they crave so they can grow with confidence. 

Welcome to the second in a series of four podcasts all about productivity. In the last episode, we talked about the secret weapon to your productive new lifestyle, which is all about getting clear. Clarity is so important when it comes to productivity because it helps drive the decisions you make on a daily basis of what actions you're going to do to help you get closer to your goal. In this episode, we are talking about goal setting. But I just want to share the universal truths or theory about goal setting so that you can understand the process from a high level so that when you're going through the steps, you know exactly where you've been and where you need to go so that it's not such a daunting task. 

In this episode, we kick off a four series episode blitz all about productivity. Why? Because productivity is your secret weapon to a successful business. If you are living in chaos, overwhelm or stuck on that same hamster wheel doing the same thing day in and day out without achieving what it is that you want to do - you need to listen to this episode. 

This week on the Road to Seven, I'm interviewing Tracy Costa, CEO and founder of Peekaboo Beans, a Canadian children's clothing company. In this episode, we learn about all the crucial pivot points that Traci made to keep up with the changing demands on her business. Tune in to learn how to become more nimble in a changing digital landscape, transform your employees into passionate ambassadors and overcome those obstacles in your road to seven figures.

“Your vocation in life is where your greatest joy and passion meets the world's greatest needs.” - UnknownIn this episode, we’re chatting with Jennifer Ego from Pawsitively Pets Kids Camp and she completely embodies someone who matched a passion with a need in the world to create an incredibly successful business. Tune in as we talk a little bit about her road to seven figures and beyond, what those pivotal moments were and how she handled making really brave and bold decisions- usually before she was ready to make them. Have a listen!

No matter where you are on your road to seven, there will always be parts of your business that you absolutely love and others that you don’t - we just need to figure out how to make it work. In this episode, we’re talking to Tamika Auwai, CEO of Orisha Creative, about her journey from being a solopreneur to building and leading a thriving agency. Tune in to learn about how you can build a self-managing agency and play within your genius.

It’s September again - the kids have gone back to school and while many of us are readjusting back to our normal work schedules while mentally reliving our summer vacation (or lack of one if you solely worked the whole time), I’m also looking back at my summer as probably the best one ever. Why? Because for the first time ever, I had a clear divide between work and play - something that you too can achieve!

In every business what starts off as an idea often turns into a part-time gig - which hopefully grows into a successful company. In this episode, we’re challenging the way you think about your business growth thought process with Susan Diaz, CEO and Founder of C+P Digital. Tune in to learn about Susan’s Flexibly-Committed business model and how your business can grow today! 

This may be a trigger for some, that even the bravest of entrepreneurs squirm and wiggle their feed with discomfort. In this episode, we’re talking about all about patience. Tune in to learn how you can become more patient with yourself and your business so that you can launch, grow and scale your business to seven-figures and beyond.

With a changing work environment, new skillsets and the need to outsource are increasing in demand. You may find yourself in possession of skills and gifts that others need - so you decide to freelance part-time. At what point do we decide whether this should remain a part-time gig or transform it into a full-time career? In this episode, we speak with Tasha Booth, podcaster mentor and CEO of The Launch Guild, about her journey from creating a part-side side-hustle to evolving it into a 7-figure business.

Sometimes, you just feel like quitting. A year and a half ago, Lydia DiFrancesco almost did. The CEO and wellness consultant at Fit + Healthy 365 was feeling overworked, exhausted and unsuccessful at achieving the goals she set for herself. Sound familiar to you too? Tune in as Lydia teaches us how to grow your business while putting yourself first.

Summer is fast approaching - which is sure to affect your business! With the kids around, beautiful weather and vacations underway, it can be tempting to put everything on hold. In this episode, I share with you my easy five steps to set yourself up for summer success. The best part? You can still enjoy a great summer while you keep your business running. All you need to do is implement these steps today!

Running your own business isn’t easy - but what is the biggest barrier stalling our ability to grow? Truth is, it’s you. In this episode, I help you refocus on your mindset, identify seven barriers and how to overcome each one. Tune in to understand what’s keeping you from making power moves and start taking action for better results!

Running a business can often feel like a rollercoaster. There are ups and downs, and then there are moments where you feel overwhelmed and on the brink of motion sickness. In this episode, I help you build up your resilience so that you can weather the challenging aspects of being an entrepreneur. Tune in as I discuss five strategies that you can implement today!

What is your company’s story? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Melissa Durrell, the president of Durrell Communications public relations agency. For nearly 20 years she worked as an award-winning journalist before founding her own start-up company. She tells her client’s amazing stories by using insider knowledge to gain local and international exposure. Today we’re talking about the role activism can play when you grow your business and how Melissa has grown from a company of one to a team of eight high-producing PR and communications experts.Takeaways from this episodeWhen you’re talking to the media you have to have a sticky storyCreate a strong story people will rememberMake sure you’re providing solutions to people’s problemsEvery company has a storyTo find your story ask, “Why should people care about what you’re doing?”Hire amazing people—your revenue will jump right away when you doLook for people who want to be mentored and have great leadership skillsLearn how to del

What happens after you reach your big, hairy, audacious goal? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Kelsey Ramsden, author of Success Hangover. Described as “the 50 million dollar women” by Forbes magazine, Kelsey is known as a master builder of ideas, companies and sky’s-the-limit futures. Twice named the Canada female entrepreneur, she has founded and scaled businesses in industries as diverse as construction and kids toys. Today we’re talking about what happens after you reach your goal and things we can do to work through the success hangover.Takeaways from this episodeHaving an MBA doesn’t make you a business personIt’s important to build alignment with your business and the people who work thereThe goal is not the finish line—there is no finish line in entrepreneurshipFeedback doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. Allow feedback and input to make you betterGo for the hard stuff, that’s where all the best stuff isDon’t surround yourself with critics, surround yourself with peop

How do you create space to pursue your business goals when you have no time? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Susan Pierce Thompson, an expert in the psychology of eating and an adjunct associate professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester. Author of Bright Line Eating, Susan is also the founder of Bright Line Eating solutions—a company dedicated to helping people achieve the health and vibrancy that accompany permanent weight loss. Today we’re taking a look at the key decisions Susan made along the way from writing her book from a place of meditation to launching and growing a seven-figure business.Takeaways from this episodeWhen you’re connected with who you want to be what you have to do and what you’re going to have is going to followGetting into and staying in massive action once you know where you’re going is keySometimes short-term sacrifice is what it takes to get your business to the next level when you don’t have extra time to put inCommi

Do you have a book in you? No more procrastinating! On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Melanie Votaw, an author, ghost writer, editor and book coach. She has written 10 books under her own name and ghost written 23 non-fiction books. Melanie has developmentally edited more than 50 books that have won 32 awards and her work has appeared on New York Times Best Sellers lists. In her group coaching programs she guides aspiring authors through to the completion of their book or book proposal. Today we’re talking about how to finish your book and the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing.Takeaways from this episodeThere’s a difference between a writer and an authorFiguring out your book’s structure is the hardest thing for people who have never done it beforeThe three main pain points with finishing a book are isolation, lack of motivation and self-doubtWriting a book without an outline is like trying to build a house without a foundationIn order to focus your

Are you wondering how to best use your time in order to grow your business? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Rona Birenbaum from Caring for Clients. Rona has worked for over 25 years in financial services within the credit union, full-service brokerage and independent financial planning industries. Over the years she has developed a strong team of seven financial professionals offering outstanding value to their diverse clientele. Today we’re talking about the importance of charting your own course when it comes to your business.TakeawaysIf you don’t have clients your focus needs to be on getting clientsDon’t get distracted by things that make you feel like you’re being productive but are not actually creating growth or sustainabilityTo get in front of a client is one thing—to have them see you are the person who can help them is anotherPeople can learn anything if their purpose is aligned, they work hard and they’re brightMaking sound decisions quickly and efficiently and the