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Rich as F*ck by Amanda Frances

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EP 88 - How To Shift Things In Life to Make Your Dream a Reality with Ariel Smith

Do you want the freedom to be able to follow where your life is leading you? Are you not sure how to make that shift in your life to actually achieve your dreams?

In this episode, Ariel shares how she was able to shift her life so she could follow something she was passionate about. She shares her lessons learned from sacrificing who she was so she could become all the things to all people to giving herself the space to actually rest.

Ariel shares her experience of how a professor opened a doorway for her to what she was passionate about. She gives insight into how finding this passion has turned into a podcast and a career but also what she discovered about herself in the process.

She also shares her moment of burnout and how that reshaped how she values her time.

Ariel's story shows how one person can make a difference just by shifting their life to allow their dreams to fit into it.

If you have a dream but aren’t sure how you can make it a reality, then listen in to Ariel’s inspiring story.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn the importance of giving yourself the freedom to follow where your life is leading
Understand how to decide what needs to shift in your life to make room for your dreams
Discover some methods to avoid burnout

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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EP 87 - How To Grow an Engaged Community with Deb Schell

Have you been thinking of starting an online community or membership? Are you afraid that having a community is overwhelming and stressful?

In this episode, Deb shares how you can have a community that really lights you up and builds your network. She shares her secrets to making your online community really simple and something you love contributing to.

Deb shares how she found the right people for her community and how she supports them. She gives insight into the vital thing your community needs and how knowing why you created your community is the most important thing.

She also shares some platforms that will make it so the people in your community don’t become distracted.

Connecting with people and building relationships is something very important to Deb and something she knows will help your business grow.

If you have been thinking of starting an online community, then this episode will give you all the details to do just that!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn how to create a community without being overwhelmed
Understand the importance of nurturing your community
Discover the best platforms to host your community on

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

How to find Deb

Listen to the Comuunity Stragety Podcast

Register for the Overwhelmed to organized Summit

Business of Belonging by David Spinks

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To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast

en-usOctober 04, 2022

EP 86 - When You Have to Pivot in Your Business

How do you know when it’s time to pivot your business? What are the things involved with making that pivot?

In this episode, Kari shares her story of making a pivot in her business. She shares her lessons learned - everything from knowing when her business wasn’t feeling aligned to making the changes she needed to make.

Kari shares how your business is not an extension of you and who you are. She gives insight into asking yourself the questions to make sure that your business is aligned with your purpose.

She also shares how making those changes has helped her get back on track with the business she has always wanted to create.

Looking back, Kari knows it was the best decision she could have made for her business even though it was difficult in the moment.

If you are feeling like something isn’t aligned in your business, then listen in to this episode so you can make the pivot you need in your business.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn how to recognize when your business needs to pivot
Understand that sometimes pivoting is a difficult decision
Discover why pivoting is the best thing you can do for your business

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Listen to Episode 26: New Name, New Focus

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EP 85 - The power of productized services to make more money and work less with Audrey Joy Kwan

Do you want to grow your business but you don’t have time to take on more clients? Have you ever thought of starting an agency? If you have thought of starting an agency, are you lost on where to begin?

In this episode, Audrey shares how she has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses by starting an agency. She shares all the tips that she has learned through the years and what starting an agency could mean for your business.

Audrey shares what pieces of your business you can give to team members, who you should hire first, and what her business looks like now. She gives insight into the four elements of creating a productized service for your business.

She also shares what mini-steps you can take to scale your business into an agency.

From the fear of managing people to letting go of some of the pieces of your business, Audrey has you covered with all the tips and tricks

If you are ready to uplevel your business, then listen in to this amazing episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn what an agency is
Understand how to start building your business into an agency
Discover the four elements you need to scale your business

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

How to Find Audrey

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To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast

en-usSeptember 20, 2022

EP 84 - Why I Transitioned from Solopreneur to Agency Owner

When do you know when it’s time to transition your business from solopreneur to agency? What are the steps you should take?

In this solo episode, Kari shares her story of how her business started out as a solopreneur and how she grew it into the agency it is today. She shares how she knew she was ready to change the way she was running her business and what her first step was.

Kari shares the first person she hired and why she made that decision. She gives insight into how she changed how she was generating income so she could have the life and business she wanted.

She also shares how it’s important to really know how you want your business to look so you can set it up for success.

Kari runs her agency on her terms and always keeps her goal for her business and life in mind.

If you have been thinking of transitioning into an agency then this episode is a must listen!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn the difference between a solopreneur and an agency
Understand what your first step should be to become an agency
Discover why you need to have a goal for your business

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Listen to Episode #28: Side Hustler to Virtual CFO with Stephanie Skryzowski

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en-usSeptember 13, 2022

EP 83 - Networking As An Introvert with Julie Calcote

Are you an introvert? Do you feel like it holds you back in your business?

She also shares different ways to network so you can find what works best for you.

As an introvert, Julie understands how it feels and gives her real life experience on how she grew her business.

If you are an introvert or work with introverts then this episode will give you all the tips you need to be successful in your business.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn what neurodivergent means
Understand how to network as an introvert
Discover the importance of running a business that works for you

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

How to find Julie

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Crescent City by Sarah J Maas

To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast

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EP 82 - Uplevel Your Business & Make the Most of Video Opportunities & Speaking Gigs with Wanda Toro Turini

Do you want to uplevel your business through video or speaking opportunities? Have you tried getting leads during these speaking events but were unsuccessful?

In this episode, Wanda shares all the ways she has tried to get leads through speaking events that were unsuccessful and what finally worked for her.

Wanda shares her experience with creating ketchwords.com, a way to get leads through texting. She gives insight into why this works better than just asking for an email address or handing people a pamphlet.

She also shares an example so you can experience ketchwords.com for yourself.

Running a business takes a lot of time and money and sometimes deciding which one is more important to you can be hard. Wanda shares how she has chosen between the two so she can run her business effectively.

If you have been wanting to do more speaking events that will actually uplevel your business, then this episode will give you all the details to do just that.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn the importance of having a strategic plan for your speaking events
Understand how to decide if spending money in your business is worth it
Discover how to use ketchwords.com in your business to get more leads

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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en-usAugust 30, 2022

EP 81 - How We Serve and Delight Our Clients

There’s a lot of talk about serving and delighting your clients but how do you actually do that? How do we create space so our clients feel comfortable telling us when we do a great job?

In this solo episode, Kari shares how Kari and Company surprises their clients with the level of care that they give them. She shares how being able to give her clients the best experience really comes down to her values and mission for her company.

Kari shares how looking at the company’s core values has helped her and her team delight, surprise, and serve their clients. She gives insight into how she uses the three P’s to manage her client's businesses so they feel taken care of.

She also shares how it’s important to review your mission and values every six months.

Kari wants to continue to grow her company so she is always looking for new things and being on top of the curve.

If you are looking for ways that your business can create an impact and really impress your clients, then listen to this episode!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn the three P’s in business
Understand how to make a difference in your client’s business
Discover why creating a mission for your business is important

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We Should All be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers

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en-usAugust 23, 2022

EP 80 - Cut through the Noise and Avoid Burnout with Crista Grasso

We love our businesses but burnout is a real thing, so how can we avoid it? What are the actions we can take to make sure our business is sustainable, scalable, and simplified?

In this episode, Crista shares her Lean Out Method which helps entrepreneurs get crystal clear on what actually matters in their businesses. She shares why we need to have a vision, clear the noise, and know what the time-wasters are in our business.

Crista shares the importance of finding what you love to do in your business and delegating the rest. She gives insight into aligning with your goals and actually planning them out so you can achieve them.

She also shares her advice on being realistic in your business and not overcommitting yourself.

Crista dives into not only looking at your business but also your life to avoid burnout.

If you have been feeling drained by your business then this episode will help give you the tips so you can start loving your business again.

IN THIS EPISODE:

In this conversation with Crista you will:

Learn how to quiet the noise
Understand if you are wasting time in your business
Discover the importance of planning

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

How to find Crista

Listen to the Lean Out Your Business Podcast

Take the Sustainable Scaling Assessment

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan

To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast