Busy Business Women

Today I'm in a celebratory mood because I've just hit the Big 1-4 in business. Yep, 14 years in business today - 14 years of being my own boss and riding the crazy, rewarding, life changing small business rollercoaster. . I think it's super important to celebrate these milestones because so many business owners don't reach them .. and I'm talking about celebrating every single business birthday. So if you're coming up to your first year, or your 20th or 30th year, and everything in between,...

If you could do with a little more zen in your life, this podcast episode is for you! I had an absolute ball talking to Tara Skipp from Nourish and Nest all about rituals and how us busy business women can inject some simple every day rituals into our lives that will ultimately help improve our productivity and the way we operate in our businesses.

In this episode I share with you the 3 must-do's required to create a lead magnet that creates a consistent flow of new leads into your business.

I'm back from my podcast hiatus! Yep, I know - it's been a loooooong time between podcast episodes! But in case you missed the memo, I've been busy battling childhood cancer with my 10 year old daughter Charli - and it's been full on to say the least! But this podcast isn't about all-things-childhood-cancer because you can follow our story over on our Shine Like Charli channels on Facebook and Instagram for those insights. In this episode I want to share with you the lessons I've learned as...

Today I'm celebrating 13 years of making mistakes in business, whoop whoop! Yep, thirteen years ago it was just little old me in my one bedroom apartment (single, footloose and fancy free... but that's another story!), feeling stoked that I had no-one to answer to other than myself. I also had absolutely no idea what I was doing; zero clients on my books; and no plan on how I was going to replace my corporate income and pay the rent... Which seems completely laughable now! Thankfully I...

You wanna be as productive as possible when you're working, right? Of course you do, otherwise you're wasting your most valuable asset - time. And if you've followed me for a 'lil while, you already know that I looooove talking about time management, but there's one angle when it comes to productivity that doesn't come up much. So today I'm tackling this topic - and it's one that makes SO many people run for the hills or roll their eyes into the back of their heads. Which means I'm setting...

I used to think that if I wanted something enough in my business I could just whip out the willpower and, with enough grit and determination, I'd achieve it. I was very wrong! Contrary to popular belief, willpower isn't sitting in a tap ready to gush out whenever you want or need it - so in this short 'n sweet episode we dive into how to make sure you have enough willpower available to get the important things done in your business that will fuel your productivity and profit. Show notes:...

I recently got asked "Is there something that you do EVERY day in terms of marketing that makes a big difference to your sales Faye?".... well, yes there absolutely is! And in this podcast I share with you exactly what it is, and what tools I use to do it. In a sea of marketing strategies, there are some things that can make a HUGE difference to your results, and this one really does have a direct impact on my bank balance - no doubt about it. But it's a strategy that's SO often overlooked...

I've worked from home for nearly 13 years, but all of a sudden I've found myself with two young kids to juggle at the same time too (thanks Corona Virus!). So in this episode I'm sharing with you my top 12 tips to help you be as productive as possible and continue to run your business even with kids in tow. What you'll learn from this episode: •Why it's critical to be realistic to save your sanity •Why routine is more important than EVER •How to plan your day to set yourself up for success...

As the Corona Virus takes hold, there are naturally a lot of very worried business owners out there right now so in this podcast I share with you my thoughts on how to manage your marketing, mindset and motivation during a time of global crisis. If you're feeling unsettled; are unsure about what to do next to keep your business moving forward; or would simply like a boost in motivation and focus during this tough time, this episode is for you. What you'll learn from this episode: •The key...

I don't know about you, but LinkedIn has always felt like the unsexy social media cousin of Facebook and Instagram to me, but I also know it's a powerful B2B platform and one that I should probably spend more time on! So I was stoked to welcome Jillian Bullock onto the podcast who is the official one and only LinkedIn Ninja Down Under! Jillian has been the only LinkedIn trainer in the Southern Hemisphere to be recognised as an 'Independent LinkedIn Expert' by LinkedIn HQ in USA in 2017, and...

Natasha Stewart is the strategic powerhouse and mother of four at the helm of the hugely successful 'Business Jump' as well as the booming Facebook Community, Remarkable Business Mums. Nat regularly bares all with her community, sharing stories of not just her learnings in business but the real and raw events that have shaped who she is today, such as an unlawful firing, postnatal depression, two miscarriages, and a twin pregnancy. And weaves within it how she mindfully fell down and put...

Shar Moore is a Multi International Award-Winning Mentor, Author, International Speaker and Founder of the magazine YMag® - and has found success in a dying industry! When others are closing their doors, Shar's taken her digital magazine and successfully turned it into print, which can be found in all of the Qantas lounges across Australia as well as luxury hotels across the globe. I love hearing stories of where women have turned adversity on it's head and succeeded in business, Shar Moore...

As small business owners we often find ourselves wearing all-the-hats, but to truly grow your business it's important to stop doing everything yourself and in one way or another form a team - whether that's physical staff in your office or outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant for example. And when that happens you step into new territory - leadership. The way you manage people in your team can make or break your business, so in this podcast I talk to Paula Maidens about building and developing...

Confession: I only use Pinterest to check out hairstyles and guinea pig cages! But here's the thing - Pinterest is booming, and it should definitely play an important part in the marketing plans of many businesses. At the end of 2019, Pinterest reported having 322 million monthly active users worldwide, and whilst nearly one third of those users are from the US, the number of users outside the US is growing rapidly. Pinterest gained around 51 million international monthly users in 2019...

I want to be all rah-rah about 2020 because that's what I'm normally like at this time of year - super-motivated and pumped for what's ahead. But for a huge number of people in Australia right now that's not how we're feeling - me included. And even if you're not in Australia, or impacted by the fires, you still might be feeling rather sloth-like as you ease yourself into the new year, lacking the motivation required to get going again in your business after the holidays. So what can you do...

Almost another year in business done and I've learnt a lot this year! So in this episode I share with you 8 lessons that I've learnt in 2019 that have played an important role in the evolution and growth of my business. Here's what you'll learn.... •Why you should quit online groups •How connecting with people without a strategic agenda can be super valuable •How asking for what you want creates enormous opportunity •Why you should always trust you gut when it comes to people •How swapping...

We're at that point in the year when the xmas craziness is starting to creep in and it's easy to... •get distracted by all of the shiny-sparkly things •decide that the end of the year is nigh and give up •or get so overwhelmed by the mounting to-do list that any level of focus and clear thinking in your business goes out the window! How do I know all of this? Because I've done ALL of these things - and more - many times before! But writing off the next 5 weeks isn't a smart move, and you...

Samantha Meurant is a city girl turned country lady who knows all the good bits AND the tough bits about making a business work out west in SW Queensland. An artist, educator, entrepreneur, storyteller and podcaster from The Rural Compass, Samantha is on a mission raise awareness and support for small businesses in rural areas. In this episode we dive deep into the positive impact small businesses are having on drought effected areas across Australia, how we can all better support rural...

Have you ever found yourself wishing you could 'get it all done' when you look at your to-do list? I reckon we all have! But here's the thing - as business owners we won't EVER get it ALL done. And that's not me being defeatist - it's being realistic. So in this episode I share with you why you need to get rid of the expectation that you can get it all done if you're serious about being significantly more productive and profitable in your business. Enjoy! Faye X In this episode you'll...