In this week’s episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek of my book, Building a Joyful Business. I’ll be reading Chapter Three: Your Joyful Customer. In this chapter, I dive deep into the mistakes a lot of women make when they’re starting out on their business journey. We discuss how to spot red flags and discover your dream clients, who are ready to invest in you! Determining your dream client is a key part of your business strategy. So many women, when first starting out, are so excited to take on any work available that they ignore the red flags that pop up. I’ve certainly experienced that! I’ll provide you with a list of red flags that clients who are NOT your dream clients will display when you’re first meeting with them. So, we know what we don’t want – but what do we want? I’ll guide you through how to determine your dream client with the dream client checklist. The more specific you can get about what your dream client would look like, the better! It’s happened: you took on a client that wasn’t a great fit. What next? Chapter Three gives you the simple 4 steps to firing a client. First, communicate the problem openly and honestly. Offer the client a period of 2-4 weeks where they can correct their behaviour to continue working on the relationship. If the behaviour goes uncorrected, you’ll have to fire the client, with grace and caring. Finally, cash out – if, and only if, you have to offer a refund, do it ASAP. I’m so excited for you to be able to read the whole book, which will be arriving soon! In the meantime, I hope this preview gives you some tools to work with and gets you fired up for even more great advice from Building a Joyful Business. I am unbelievably thrilled to be sharing this special preview with you. Click here (https://www.liannekim.com/blog/122) to be one of the first people to hear from Building a Joyful Business!

This week, I sit down with Mindy Applebaum, Founder and CEO of Luxury Move Management to discuss how to really become the CEO of your business – and act like it!Mindy runs an organization that takes over all of the logistics of moving, from packing and unpacking, cleaning services, to selling furniture. We met on March 13, 2020 – the day the world shut down. I remember watching Mindy bombarded with calls and messages as lockdown affected her business. At that point in her journey, Mindy was the jack-of-all-trades for her business. She was micromanaging every project, flexing her prices to be accessible to clients who didn’t want to invest in her, and trying to be everything to everyone. A year later, Mindy is confident in her business, her pricing, and saying no to clients who aren’t a good fit. Now, Mindy’s let go of her need to control every aspect of every project, and her business and personal life have reaped the benefits! She spends more time with her kids and even turns off notifications at 8:30pm. Her tips? Find what brings you peace and define your own version of success. Think about what you want your life to look like, and work towards that. I’m so proud of Mindy as one of my coaching clients and seeing how far she’s come since we began a year ago brings me an incredible sense of joy. Now, it’s your turn! What do you need to do in your business to be the CEO?Links Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Mindy on Instagram @luxurymovemanagement (https://www.instagram.com/luxurymovemanagement/) or at her website https://www.luxurymovemanagement.com/ 

This week, I look back over the highs and lows of the incredible experience of writing my book, Building a Joyful Business. I talk about why I decided to write the book, the challenges I faced in getting there, and how I went about the journey of getting it published. Throughout my career, the most heartbreaking thing I’ve seen is women who have lost the joy in their business. They get caught up in the day-to-day grind, and completely forget why they even started it in the first place. It’s been a joy to me to be able to help the women I’ve helped get back into their groove, but I realize that coaching is cost-prohibitive to a lot of new business owners. Building a Joyful Business is a way for me to reach and help more women find their love for their business again. Of course, writing a book isn’t easy! Even getting started was a challenge. I felt so inadequate compared to the business gurus I look up to. The Covid-19 pandemic was in full swing, and I had almost convinced myself to wait – until I realized, I was in exactly the same cycle that I teach other women how to get out of. I was spending all of my time caring for other people – my clients, my kids, my family – that I had moved away from joy and into survival mode. It was at that moment I realized that my expertise, my ability to bring back joy, was exactly what we need right now. On the way to getting my book published, there were a mountain of decisions to make. Should I publish it in the traditional way, or self-publish? Who do I trust to get the details of this right? I really had to commit hours at a time to writing, which is hard when it means turning down coaching clients! In the end, though, the commitment I made to writing the book was so worth it when I got to the end product. Links Mentioned in this Episode:Seth Godin https://www.sethgodin.com/ Mike Michalowicz https://mikemichalowicz.com/ Gary Vaynerchuck https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Gay Hendricks https://hendricks.com/ Sabrina Greer at YGT Mama Media https://www.ygtmama.com/ 

I am so excited to introduce you to my guest on this week’s episode! Sonia Thompson is an incredible customer experience strategist and consultant. She’s been in the position to examine the way that businesses are leaving some customers behind in their marketing and customer experience services and has been a strong voice for diversity in marketing for years. I asked Sonia to give us her essential takeaways for inclusive marketing: 1. Get IntentionalTo Sonia, inclusivity in business simply means to get intentional about who you will and will not serve. Being inclusive doesn’t mean you have to serve everyone! Think about the people who have the problem your business solves – then, think about how they might be different from one another. How can you make sure your business provides for all versions of your customers?2. Diversify your Circle of influence No matter what your business is, it is vital to surround yourself with people who are different than you. Different perspectives expand the way you view the world, and once you live it, inclusive thinking comes naturally. 3. Think about Representation in your Imagery Every bit of content you put out is evaluated by the people who might seek to work with you. They need to see themselves reflected in your business as it is, it gives them permission to continue forward in that space. We really do all just want to belong!As always, give yourself permission to mess up. No one’s ever going to get it perfectly! Embrace the imperfectness and enjoy the growing and learning. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Find Sonia on her website (www.soniaethompson.com) or connect with her on Instagram @soniaethompson (https://www.instagram.com/soniaethompson/?hl=en) Kevin Curry FitMenCook (https://fitmencook.com/) Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Nike’s Hands-Free FlyEase https://www.nike.com/ca/flyease Cosmopolitan’s Tess Holliday Cover https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/a22849266/tess-holliday-cosmopolitan-uk-cover-interview-october-2018/ 

In this week’s episode, I talk to Robyn Vanpee about how to boost your social media strategies. We run down the Top 5 social media strategies to utilize in 2021: 1. Social ListeningYour followers are your greatest source of inspiration. You know that – let them know it! Listening to your audience is the greatest way to boost interaction on your channel. You’ll create an amazing community and get all the data you need about what your followers want most from you at the same time. 2. Minimalism After all of the chaos that 2020 brought, we’re all overwhelmed. Let your page be a source of calm for your community, and don’t try to be everything to everyone. Do one thing and do it well. 3. User-generated contentWith permission, of course! Utilizing your community’s content is a great way to engage with your audience and show them how much their participation means to you. And it’s free!4. Educational ContentThis is an up-and-coming trend that we’re seeing more and more of. You’re an expert in your field, so you should feel confident in presenting what you know to your followers. 5. LivestreamingA massive shift we’ve seen recently is the need for genuine, authentic content in social media. Skip the “highlight reel” and engage face-to-face with your audience. Excessively filtered photos are a thing of the past! Your followers want to get to know the real you. Links:Connect with Robyn Vanpee: Bywood Media https://bywood-media-4.showit.site/ Instagram: @bywoodmedia  https://www.instagram.com/bywoodmedia/?hl=en Learn about the A-Players: https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching 

Whenever I find myself running around in circles and not making any progress, it’s usually because I haven’t focused in on a specific goal, or I’m giving my energy towards the wrong things. And I bet the same thing has happened to you!This week, I talk about how focus can either jump start our progress or be the main obstacle in achieving it. In order to make sure that we’re using our focus to goal-set and goal-get, I walk you through the steps I take with the A-Players. I’m pulling back the curtain to show you how I lead this group of remarkable women to streamline and clarify their 5-year, 1-year, and 90-day goals. From there, we’re able to make concrete plans for their businesses that will ensure they meet the goals they’ve created for themselves. Use the information from this episode to evaluate your own business goals and priorities. Are you focusing on the right things, or are you holding on to old goals that don’t make sense for your business anymore? How are you holding yourself accountable to those goals, and does that strategy need to be re-assessed?If you’re realizing “Hey, wait, that might be me!”, don’t sweat! We’ve all been there. That’s why I’m sharing this with you now – so that you can keep yourself on your growth path and kill it like I know only you can!Links:Connect with me @liannekimcoach

Emily Edwards came across Mamas & Co. after having been rejected by those in her local community for vocalizing her anti-racist beliefs. As it turns out, networking with people not only local to her, but all over Canada and even North America, was the best thing she could have done!In this week’s episode, Emily and I discuss how finding a network of supportive and like-minded people is critical to our success. When Emily spoke out about her beliefs in her local community, clients and collaborators dropped out from working with her. Once she found her people, she took gigantic strides in making the revolutionary changes she wants to see in the field of reproductive healthcare. We talk about how the concept of networking has changed radically – not only post-pandemic, but the differences between icky-feeling “sales-ey” conversations and real, genuine connections with people we can trust and support. This conversation is a beautiful way to think about how we need to intentionally select the people we spend our energy on and time with. Emily’s wholehearted commitment to what she believes in, and her insightful advice, makes this one of my favourite episodes I’ve ever recorded!Just like Emily said: the power of having a community who believes in change really is incredible.Links: Connect with Emily Edwards on Instagram: @thegoodbirthco Join the Mamas & Co Community: https://www.mamasandco.com/waitlist Alana Kayfetz: http://momsto.com/Nadine Woods: https://www.mayanageneviere.ca/Annemie Paul: https://www.annamiepaul.ca/ The Business of Thinking Big Podcast Ep. 60: Playing the Long Game with Cindy WagmanRupi Kaur: Home Body 

Quitting my full-time sales job was never a perfect, or linear, process. It took me about six months from making the decision to quit to my last day in the office. This week, we’ll talk about how I made that commitment, created my exit plan, and stuck to it!I felt so much fear around quitting my job. As someone who values security, that fear could be paralyzing at times. By adjusting my mindset and deciding on what I personally needed to feel secure in a safety blanket, I was able to overcome that fear and really enjoy the last few months in my position. We’ll also discuss the more practical aspects to preparing to quit your job. Building a business while you still have a full-time career is challenging, but it was so helpful to me to have work lined up for my business before my last day of work. Keep in mind: there’s never going to be a perfect time to take the leap. I hope that you will use my experiences to learn from and jump in – you won’t regret it!Links: The Business of Thinking Big Podcast:Episode 57: How to Develop your Money MindsetEpisode 73: Next Level Mindset with Rebecca LaneEpisode 9: How to Choose the Right Content Platform

This week, I follow up last week’s episode on generating quality leads with the next step – how to close more sales. For so many of us, women specifically, sales can be intimidating. It can be hard to balance asking for what we’re worth without feeling aggressive or overly sales-ey.I find, when people ask me why they aren’t making the sales they want, they have one of two problems – either they are not creating enough sales opportunities, or they are not closing sales in sales conversations. The last episode covered how to manage creating more sales opportunities in lead generation. Today, I discuss tackling the second problem, in closing the sale.I talk about the structure of how your sales calls should go, some questions you can ask potential clients to get them discussing their problems, and how to make the offer. I want to encourage you to be confident in your abilities and present your offers in the way that will encourage your dream clients to be ready to sign up!Links:The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode 113: How to Generate Quality Leads www.liannekim.com/blog/113

This week, I discuss the four pivotal steps to generate quality leads. This will be the first in a two-part series where I teach you how to create a flow for you dream clients to access your services. We’ll sharpen your marketing process, direct it at the people who will love your product, and turn those leads into sales!Review Your Business GoalsThis first step may seem unconventional, but to begin attracting your dream clients, you really need to get your business goals clear. Have a solid idea of what you are selling and who you want to sell it to. Who is the ideal customer for your offer?What Keeps Them Up at Night?Also known as “pain points”, you should be focusing on the problem gap between where your ideal customer is and where they would like to be. If your service isn’t providing the solution to that gap, you may need to rethink your strategy!Speak to the Problem So often, I see women entrepreneurs actively avoid discussing the problem they want to offer a solution to. Your marketing should be directly speaking to the problem gap you’ve identified – your followers should resonate with the message you put out. Invite Them to Take the Next Step with YouMake the offer! A great way to encourage followers to take the next step with you is to give them a taste of what working with you will be like. Once they have experienced your style, they’ll be asking for more. Links:The Business of Thinking Big Podcast Episode 52: Get Intentional for the Year Ahead https://www.liannekim.com/blog/52

This week, I look at the six biggest failures I’ve made in business. I talk about bad investments I’ve made, ways I put off some things I needed, and jumped too early at others I wasn’t ready for. Looking back now, it’s easy for me to see where I went wrong. When I was first starting out, however, I got caught up in second-guessing myself, like so many of us do. Bad InvestmentsIn getting started, there were a couple of investments I made that didn’t pan out the way I had hoped they would. I talk about the research I could have done to save myself some time and money when I was still learning, and how I likely should have bowed out of those investments much earlier than I did.Not Hiring a Coach As women, we tend to believe that we need to do everything ourselves. I found this very true as I tried to learn everything on my own, not believing that I was “ready” to bring on a coach. Once I did hire a coach, I was able to clarify my business strategy and marketing, and I grew bigger and faster. Sometimes, we have to leap before we’re completely comfortable!Waiting to Charge My WorthI wanted to get a lot of experience, quickly, and my compromise in doing so was keeping my rates low. Much of this came out of the fear of hearing a “no” in a sales call. I noticed, once I had built up my confidence and began charging my worth, that my dream clients arrived so excited to work with me! Think Big Mastermind ProgramWhile I certainly waited too long for some things I needed, I jumped too early at others I wasn’t ready for. This was the case with the Think Big Mastermind Program, a program some of you might remember from a while back. I really needed to build my audience and solidify my one-on-one coaching as a VIP offer before I could jump into something like this Mastermind Program.Not Trusting My GutLearning to trust myself was a pretty big hurdle to get over. I made some mistakes in the beginnings of my business by ignoring red flags with clients and accepting people walking over my conditions. Now, I remind myself that I create boundaries within my work for a reason, and my dream clients will be happy to work within them. Not Future-Proofing My BusinessFor a long while, my main focus was on my one-on-one coaching, but it wasn’t really sustainable for the growth I was planning for. Creating online courses and one-to-many or one-to-few was how I learned to create more stable income. In listening to this episode, my hope is that you will see how trusting yourself and seeing your own value will show others to do the same.  Mostly, I want to reassure you that we all make mistakes! Mistakes create opportunities for us to learn and course-correct along the way. In the end, if we trust ourselves and take the leap, we’ll get where we need to be.Links: Episode 33: Is It Time to Hire A Coach? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/33Episode 98: Joy, Success & Leadership with Amy Porterfield https://www.liannekim.com/blog/98Episode 19: Social Media Marketing with Rick Mulready https://www.liannekim.com/blog/19Episode 27: Shifting from Practitioner to Leader https://www.liannekim.com/blog/27Episode 38: 5 Reasons to Build an Online Course https://www.liannekim.com/blog/38Mamas & Co A-Players Program: https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching

This week, I interview Supriya Mehra, an event producer and business strategist who has been running her business since 2009. We discuss how she was able to pivot her business from an old-school event focus to a more modern and online structure. Supriya quit her lucrative, corporate career in 2016 to fully commit to her entrepreneurship dreams. Since then, her work as an event producer had kept her busy – until, of course, the Covid-19 pandemic struck, making events, as we used to know them, impossible. Supriya and I discuss how she was able to continue her reduced events business while also beginning a new online community and launching her first webinar. The key idea? Delegating!This episode dives deep into our ability to let some things go and embracing the perfectly imperfect nature of any first attempt. There’s never a perfect moment to start, and the more we see the beauty in “starting small”, the more we empower ourselves to get started at all. Links mentioned in this episode:Follow Supriya on Instagram: @curators.club

Goodbye 2020, and hello 2021!In my last episode, we talked about celebrating our 2020 wins, even if they didn’t look the way we had hoped they would back in January. This time, I want us all to look to the future, and think about how to build upon our 2020 experience. If you’re like me, 2020 came with its fair share of struggles and difficulties, but mostly, it came with opportunities for growth. In this episode, I discuss the one overarching goal you should keep in mind for the New Year. The nitty-gritty of your business goals are always helpful to think about, but will only get us so far. I talk about how the focus on the one big goal will help you to think bigger and step into the next version of yourself.Of course, as women, we tend to dim our own light to make others, and ourselves, more comfortable. I talk about how important it is for us to fully realize our greatness, so we can be our bold, assertive, and authentic selves. Links Mentioned in this Episode:The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode 109: Celebrating Our 2020 Wins https://www.liannekim.com/blog/109Episode 52: Get Intentional for the Year Ahead https://www.liannekim.com/blog/52 Ashley Shaw https://ashleyshaw.ca/Playing Big by Tara Mohr https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/

I know, I know… 2020 has been a year and a half! Some of you might not even want to think back on this past year, but please, I urge you to join me in this exercise. Together, in this episode, you and I will celebrate your wins. I’ll ask you to grab a pen and notebook for this one because I want you to see how much you really have achieved.As I ask the questions, we’re going to reflect on all the things that went great. We’re going to revisit both personal and business wins. Things that you’re proud of. Milestones hit. Releasing those things that weren’t serving you. And realizations of what can be done even when it seems impossible.Links mentioned in this podcast:Video version of this episode https://www.liannekim.com/ep109-videoAmy Porterfield https://www.amyporterfield.com/The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode 100: Best Business Advice Ever! https://www.liannekim.com/blog/100The Mind Your Business Podcast with James WedmoreEpisode 385: The Beliefs That Prevent You From Scaling with Lianne Kim https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/385Mamas & Co. https://www.mamasandco.com/Your online community of mama entrepreneursJulie Oh @littleonesclosettoronto https://www.instagram.com/littleonesclosettoronto/MamaCon https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconMelanie Tapson Voice Care https://melanietapson.com/

Episode #108: Just Keep GoingNo one ever said that owning and growing a business is easy. Yes, there are moments of bliss but there are also moments of gut-wrenching anguish.In this episode I share 3 stories of what could have been dire circumstances for my business. The first story you may already know about from past episodes but the other 2 stories I have never spoken about publicly for no other reason than the fact that they were painful. But I realized that in sharing these events and making myself vulnerable, I would be able to help other women going through a similar circumstance.This episode is emotional, and it took a lot for me to get to this point. But I believe that now more than ever, we need to show compassion, kindness, and be an outstanding example for others who need a ‘guide’ to move through a difficult time in their journey. To know that you are not alone in your plight is huge and I want this episode to remind you that you will get through this. You are brilliant. You are resourceful. You are strong. And you are exactly where you need to be right now.Links mentioned in this podcast:James Wedmore https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/Colin Boyd https://colinboyd.co/

Episode #107: Handling ComplaintsNo one is exempt from complaints - it is simply part of business.It’s not my favourite part of customer service, but through these moments, we can illuminate a misalignment between the end result and their expectations. Which might not apply to all cases, but it could help us better serve all of our customers, current and future.I talk about the difference between complaints from our customers, and negative comments from ‘haters’, the steps to resolution, and the tools you can use to keep your dream clients or gently release a customer relationship.Links mentioned in this podcast:Gwyneth Paltrow https://goop.com/caMamas & Co. https://www.mamasandco.com/Your online community of mom entrepreneurs

Episode #106: Progress Over PerfectionEvery entrepreneur struggles with the concept of progress over perfection. That things need to be done a certain way and look a certain way before it can be considered ‘ready for public consumption’.In this episode, I asked a few of my A-Players to join me to talk about the progress they’ve experienced in the first 50 days of their 90-day group coaching program without letting ‘perfection’ stop them.Jennifer Kapedani, Emily MacLellan, and Tiana Fech share the clarity they experienced, the ‘permission’ they gave themselves, the wins they earned, and the ah-ha moments that helped them make huge strides in their respective businesses. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be coached by me? Well, here’s your chance for a glimpse into an A-Player session.Links mentioned in this podcast:Jennifer Kapedani, CPA @jkapedanicpa https://www.instagram.com/jkapedanicpa/Emily MacLellan, Evyrose Design @evyrosedesignco https://www.instagram.com/evyrosedesignco/Tiana Fech, The Part-Time Jungle Podcast https://www.theparttimejungle.com/index.php/podcast-2/Follow Tiana on Instagram @parttimejungle https://www.instagram.com/parttimejungle/A-Players Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching

Episode #105: Playing Big with Chris SwailThis episode is a fun one! I invited one of my A-Players, Chris Swail, to join me in a chat about her decision to play big and build her business at the height of a global pandemic.Yup, you read me correctly. Instead of backing down and waiting for things to blow-over, Chris jumped in and began playing big.We talk about mom-guilt, the fear of failure and success, the importance of camaraderie and collaboration. Her story of the defining moment when she stopped thinking of her business as a hobby and started showing everyone (including her kids) that it was time to prioritize her goals and her dreams still gives me goosebumps.Links mentioned in this podcast:Chris Swail, A Little Bit Better https://www.alittlebitbetter.ca/Marie Forleo https://www.marieforleo.com/Follow Chris on Instagram @Thisisalittlebitbetter https://www.instagram.com/thisisalittlebitbetter/A little Bit Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-little-bit-better/id1524520825A-Players Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching

Episode #104: Charging What You’re Worth with Chrissy KelleherIn this episode I chat with one of my amazing A-Players, Chrissy Kelleher. We talk about her shift from ‘side-hustle’ to going ‘all-in’ on her business.Chrissy’s journey to full-time entrepreneurship began with mindset. She tells us about her process of determining her rates, making a plan to reach her goals, and the intentions she now has for her business.The story of when the recognition of her calling, her boundaries, and the alignment of being paid accordingly to create what success means for her on all terms is not unique but always inspiring. Links mentioned in this podcast:Kindling Strategic https://kindlingstrategic.com/Follow Chrissy on Instagram @kindlingstrategicCindy Wagman, The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/A-Players Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.com/coaching

Episode #103: Growth Despite Setbacks with Melanie TapsonStill riding the ‘high’ from an incredible day hosting our MamaCon conference, I brought our 2020 Mamapreneur Fund grand prize winner, Melanie Tapson, in for our Morning Coaching call in the Mamas & Co. forum. You’ll hear about her struggles, both personal and professional, and what she did to keep moving and growing through the challenges that the pandemic handed her. Melanie’s resilience and innovation are inspiring; adjusting and creating new programs to better serve her clients, and her colleagues who – as we all know – were also being thrown a curve ball. My favourite Melanie quote from our chat: “Perfect is wherever you are in the moment. Whatever you’re about to create is perfectly what you need right now and it’s perfectly what needs to be out there.”And if you loved this episode, you’ll want to jump in and join our upcoming free trial on November 16th. This is your chance to connect with other mama entrepreneurs and experience the camaraderie that this community brings – you might even get to e-meet Melanie. ;)Links mentioned in this podcast:Melanie Tapson Voice Care https://melanietapson.com/The Mamapreneur Fund https://www.mamasandco.com/fundMamas & Co. Free Trial – Nov 16-20, 2020 https://www.mamasandco.com/trial

Episode #102: How I Built my MembershipHave you ever wanted to learn how I built my membership, Mamas & Co.? It's a wildly successful revenue stream for us now, but truth be told, that wasn't always the case. In this episode I share the highs and lows of the past 6 years of building and growing my awesome community for mamapreneurs. And lest you think it's some glorified, picture-perfect journey, I made sure to include some of the missteps, awkward moments and flat-out failures I encountered along the way. I have also shared how our pricing and offerings have evolved over time, as a result of our member feedback. This is something I feel is hugely beneficial to see a behind-the-scenes look at, because, let's face it, this is the stuff no one talks about. And I end the episode with a look at where we are today. I am so excited include our new and improved membership experience (something I have only shared with a select few up until now). I hope this episode helps inspire you to build and launch amazing things in your own business. Links mentioned in this podcast:The Mamapreneur Fund https://www.mamasandco.com/fundMamas & Co. Free Trial – Nov 16-20, 2020 https://www.mamasandco.com/trial

Episode #101: My Favourite Client Appreciation StrategiesWhen was the last time someone showed you a little appreciation? It feels pretty great, doesn't it?In this episode I share 10 of my favourite strategies for showing appreciation and gratitude for not only my clients and students, but also other people in my business such as my team, partners and other supporters. I've listed these strategies in order of least expensive to most expensive, so there truly is a strategy for every budget. And I've also included links to the products and services I reference below. I hope this episode inspires you to thank your clients more often and in a way that feels really aligned and joyful to you. Links mentioned in this podcast:Lead Your Team for Female Entrepreneurs with Kris Plachy https://krisplachy.com/podcast/Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Mamas & Co.Your online community of smart, passionate mama entrepreneurs https://www.mamasandco.com/MamaCon presented by Mamas & Co.https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconThe Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #83: My Favourite Business Books Part #2 https://www.liannekim.com/blog/83Episode #48: Meaningful Swag for your Business https://www.liannekim.com/blog/48

Episode 100 - Best Business Advice Ever! by Lianne Kim

5 Things Successful Female Entrepreneurs Do by Lianne Kim

This week’s episode was definitely a dream come true! I got to sit down with a long-time business mentor and inspiration, Amy Porterfield.We all know Amy as the ultimate online marketing maven, but since I had the opportunity, I really wanted to know, ‘Who is Amy the wife, mom, and leader?’ Amy shares her personal criteria for a successful and joyful business, her favourite things to do, her morning routine, how she celebrates success, and a few other nuggets you’ll want to hear. I truly enjoyed our time together and I hope you love the insight into this oh so genuine soul.If you love this episode, and you want to experience more of Amy Porterfield's genius, you won't want to miss MamaCon, our Virtual Conference for mamaprenuers. Info and tickets available at www.MamasAndCo.com/MamaCon https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconLinks mentioned in this podcast:Amy Porterfield https://www.amyporterfield.com/Follow Amy on Instagram @amyporterfield https://www.instagram.com/amyporterfieldKate Northrup https://katenorthrup.com/ MamaCon 2020 Virtual Conference - Friday, October 23rd Bringing JOY to your business!https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon

Do you feel like you've just been living like the shadow of the woman you once were? My guest and client, Janet Castillo, shares her journey from being a back-up dancer and choreographer with some major celebrities to becoming a mother and now an online dance coach. Janet helps women feel more confident in their own skin so they can live their most creative, expressive lives possible. Janet and I discuss why women start to hold themselves back as we age and often after having kids. We talk about managing other people's expectations and managing the many voices we hear telling us that we shouldn't be doing this or that. Janet kindly shares some strategies for making bold choices and feeling more confident and more authentically our most creative selves. If you love this episode, and you want to feel more confident in your skin, you won't want to miss Janet at MamaCon, our Virtual Conference for mamaprenuers. Info and tickets available at https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconLinks mentioned in this podcast:So, You Think You Can Dance? https://www.fox.com/so-you-think-you-can-dance/Follow Janet on Instagram @workitjanet https://www.instagram.com/workitjanet/Janet Castillo http://janetco.live/MamaCon 2020 Virtual Conference - Friday, October 23rd Bringing JOY back to your business!https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon

Are you blocking yourself from creating more wealth in your life? You might be without even knowing it. This week I sat down with my friend Tasha Cochrane of One Big Happy life who is a Wealth Expert and Lawyer. She helps people take control of their money to enjoy life today and also build wealth along the way. Tasha shares her top 3 "Wealth Blockers" that she sees in her work on a daily basis and my hope is this episode allows you to identify if you are experiencing any one of these. And Tasha shares what we can do to create more wealth in our lives.If you love this episode, you won't want to miss Tasha at MamaCon, our Virtual Conference for mamaprenuers. Info and tickets available right here https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconLinks mentioned in this podcast:Tasha CochranOne Big Happy Life https://onebighappylife.com/Follow Tasha on Instagram @onebighappylife https://www.instagram.com/onebighappylife/?hl=enHarvard Law School https://hls.harvard.edu/The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowiczhttps://www.amazon.ca/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886MamaCon 2020 Virtual Conference - Friday, October 23rd Bringing JOY back to your business!https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon

I was recently watching the Toronto Raptors play in the NBA "bubble" and I was inspired by how much JOY they were experiencing. They were having so much fun working at their craft despite current circumstances, and it made me realise that we should all be loving what we do a heck of a lot more.I started this episode with a key question you need to ask yourself: "Is my business bringing me JOY?'I then share 4 key reasons why most women have businesses that feel stressful and frustrating so we can identify if these are happening in our business. And I share some tips on how to get more intentional about building a joyful more fulfilling business.If you love this episode, you won't want to miss MamaCon - our Virtual Conference for mamaprenuers. Tickets are available RIGHT HERE! https://www.mamasandco.com/mamaconLinks mentioned in this podcast:Toronto Raptors https://www.nba.com/raptors/The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #5: Taking Control of your Business https://www.liannekim.com/blog/5Episode #15: How to Get More Clients https://www.liannekim.com/blog/15Episode #20: Is it Time to Build a Team? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/20Episode #21: Finding More Joy in your Business https://www.liannekim.com/blog/21Episode #26: From doubt to Confidence https://www.liannekim.com/blog/26Episode #27: Shifting from Practitioner to Leader https://www.liannekim.com/blog/27Episode #36: Selling Your Expertise https://www.liannekim.com/blog/36Episode #62: The Fear of Selling Yourself with Tarzan Kay https://www.liannekim.com/blog/62Episode #75: Permission to Lead https://www.liannekim.com/blog/75Tasha Cochran https://onebighappylife.com/Janet Castillo https://workitlifestyle.com/Amy Porterfield https://www.amyporterfield.com/MamaCon 2020 Virtual Conference - Friday, October 23rd Bringing JOY back to your business!https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon

Episode #94: Leadership & Vulnerability with Amy WineAs leaders of our businesses, our families, and our communities, it can feel very challenging to be vulnerable. But vulnerability is a very powerful state to cultivate and it can have profound effects on both our personal and business growth. In this episode I sit down with my sweet Texan friend Amy Wine, who is a marriage counselor and the host of the podcast, Marriage on Fire. Amy helps couples and families to communicate effectively so they can enjoy more fulfilling relationships and a more joyful life as a result. Amy boldly puts her own personal life out there every week on her podcast, so she knows what it's like to open yourself and your personal life up for all to see and potentially criticize. But Amy hasn't always been the courageous leader she is today, and she and I both open up about how we've faced hard times when it comes to letting people see our imperfections. We talk about the importance of being vulnerable with our clients and supporters, our teams, and within our families. We both share examples of ways in which we've done that. We also share some messy missteps too. After all, what's an episode on vulnerability without the messy stuff, right? I also open up about my own marriage and some of the struggles I have had being vulnerable in my most intimate relationship. Some of our favourite nuggets from this episode: "How can I let them see me fail, when I'm the person who helps them achieve?""80% of the time... I'm going to give them the very best tools and strategies. The other 20% of the time, they're going to see the real.""If you have an opinion, you are going to risk pissing someone off."Links mentioned in this podcast:Amy Wine Counseling https://amywinecounseling.com/Marriage on Fire Podcast https://amywine.com/welcome-to-the-marriage-on-fire-podcast/Michael Hyatt https://michaelhyatt.com/Lianne’s “I cried in my car" video on IG https://www.instagram.com/tv/CALZtWQBuM9/Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy PodcastEpisode #106: Are you Repelling or Attracting Your Potential Customers https://www.amyporterfield.com/2016/04/106-repelling-attracting-potential-customers/The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #62: The Fear of Selling Yourself with Tarzan Kay https://www.liannekim.com/blog/62Marriage Sparks https://marriagesparks.net/Follow Amy on IG @marriagesparks https://www.instagram.com/marriagesparks/Visit Amy on Facebook @marriagesparks https://www.facebook.com/marriagesparksYour Best Fall Ever – Wednesday, September 2nd Register now at mamasandco.com/fall https://www.mamasandco.com/fall

Episode #93: Top Business Tips if you're just Starting OutI recently did an IG takeover on a popular mommy influencer's account and learned that 75% of the moms I polled either had a business or are thinking of starting one. That's HUGE! And that's why I realised it might be a good time to finally record an episode with my top tips for newbie business owners. The 8 tips that I share are things that I learned the hard way over the past 5 years or so. My goal is that this episode will help you avoid some of the pitfalls I made along my business journey, and fast-track your success. Yes, you can run a kick ass business that brings you immense joy and fulfillment, and if you apply these tips, you'll get there further, fast. I swear! These tips run the gamut from mindset to strategy and there are a few surprises in there, things you probably wouldn't expect. If you're starting a business (or even if you're further along) I know you'll get a ton out of this episode. Links mentioned in this podcast:MomsTO https://www.instagram.com/momstorontoThe Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #87: Defining your Special Sauce https://www.liannekim.com/blog/87Episode #20: Is it Time to Build a Team? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/20Episode #90: How to Master YouTube https://www.liannekim.com/blog/90Lea Pickard https://www.instagram.com/lea.pickard/?hl=enTrish Taylor https://www.facebook.com/trishtaylorstyling/Quayjo's YouTube "Elementary Chinese" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrnhDdeBznnSKGrSTOTahtAA-Players Coaching https://www.mamasandco.com/coachingTarzan Kay https://tarzankay.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/en/

Episode #92: Celebrating our ImperfectionDo you struggle with moving forward in your business because you're clinging to some nasty old perfectionist tendencies? Meet Kirsten Jordan, a social media strategist who helps women let go of the need to look "perfect" and gain the ability to show up genuinely online, so they can make true connections with their audience. Kirsten shares why this is such a huge problem with female entrepreneurs, in particular, and how this is having detrimental effects on their business success. Here are some of our fav nuggets from this episode: "Popularity is not profitability.""You can be real and imperfect, and it can still be beautiful." "You know you've 'made it' when the trolls start to come out." "Old school rules for new school tools."Kirsten also shares her top strategies for overcoming the things holding us back, and truly celebrating our uniquely beautiful imperfections, including some clear next steps to get you started! Links mentioned in this podcast:Kirsten Jordan https://www.kirstenjordan.me/Mamas & Co.Your online community of smart, passionate mama entrepreneurshttps://www.mamasandco.comMamas & Co. Mamapreneur Fund https://www.mamasandco.com/fundInstagram https://www.instagram.com/Twitter https://www.kirstenjordan.me/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/en/Kirsten on IG @kirstenjordandigital https://www.instagram.com/kirstenjordandigital/Kirsten's podcast: The Perfectly Imperfect Social Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-perfectly-imperfect-social-podcast/id1525751120

Episode #91: My 6 Pillars of LeadershipLeadership is an essential skill that we need to develop in order to scale our businesses, but not a lot of people are teaching this complex skillset well. That said, in this episode I share my own insights that I have gained over years of leading various teams to greatness. This recording is from a training I did for one of my high-level coaching groups. The women in this group were primarily 6-figure business owners who were all hiring and leading team members, but even if you're not there quite yet, what I cover in this episode is still extremely important. We start with clarifying the vision and values of your business. What is the impact you're creating and how are you creating it? I also speak on the importance of giving thought to the culture you want to create in your business. I then move into my 6 pillars of leadership which include:Hiring SmartComprehensive TrainingSystemized CommunicationDirect FeedbackInspiring GrowthCourse CorrectingI hope you find these pillars useful and applicable as you grow your own business. Links mentioned in this episode:Tesla https://www.tesla.com/Warby Parker https://ca.warbyparker.com/Nike https://www.nike.com/ca/Mamas & Co. https://www.mamasandco.ca/Traction by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.ca/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WM6K742WFPZS&dchild=1&keywords=traction+book&qid=1596033960&sprefix=traction%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1Clockwork by Mike Michalowitz https://www.amazon.ca/Clockwork-Design-Your-Business-Itself/dp/0525534016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QNMQ7UF4RIY2&dchild=1&keywords=clockwork+book&qid=1596033999&sprefix=clockwork+book%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/Don't have a team yet? Then you may wanna check out The Business of Thinking Big Episode #20: Is it Time to Build a Team? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/20

Episode #90: How to Master YouTubeHave you thought about using YouTube to grow your visibility, credibility, and gain new leads? If so, you likely know that there's a lot to know to master this platform. That's why I brought my friend, Quayjo, on the podcast to share his top tips on how to master YouTube. Quayjo has grown his own YouTube channel from zero to over 11,000 subscribers over the last few years and he shares how to grab your audience's attention and keep it. He explains how YouTube actually works, and what people want to watch on the platform, so you can begin to create content people actually want to consume instead of what you think they want to see. Quayjo even shares his proven framework for YouTube videos that get the most clicks and views, and keeps viewers watching longer (which you want!). There's so much to know, but he breaks it down and makes it easy to implement. If you're going to show up on YouTube, don't waste your time. Listen to Quayjo and get off on the right foot!Links mentioned in this podcast:Elementary Chinese on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/elementarychineseFollow on IG @elementarychinese https://www.instagram.com/elementarychinese/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Sean Cannell https://www.seancannell.com/Pat Flynn https://patflynn.com/James Wedmore https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/Course: How to be Productive for Mamapreneurs https://www.mamasandco.ca/productiveTubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/quayjoKeyWordsEverywhere https://keywordseverywhere.com/Amazon https://amzn.to/2YjWvIcAudible https://amzn.to/2YjWvIcBuilt to Last book by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.ca/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Companies/dp/0060516402/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=build+to+last+book&qid=1596652344&sr=8-2Amy Porterfield https://www.amyporterfield.com/Rick Mulready https://rickmulready.com/Lindie Botes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVwBKqRh8ckPWhfD5UDKcgQuayjo’s Collab Guide https://betteryoutubeleads.com/collabs

How to Get More DoneAre you living in what I call "Time Scarcity"? Does it feel impossible to get everything on your to-do list done? If so, look no further than this episode right here. I break down my 7 Pillars of Productivity and no surprise here, I start with Mindset. What are your thoughts about time? Is Time your enemy? If so, we have work to do! From there, we move on to getting clear on our own goals or "Desired End Results" as I call them. This step is pivotal to our success. At the same time, we have to understand what things on our to-do list are not helping us achieve our goals. I also talk about the relationship between the results we want to achieve and the resources we have to achieve them.I also cover "Batching" and "Time Blocking" - two very important concepts that will help you become more efficient. If you want to get more done in less time, so that you have more time for the things that really matter... then listen - this episode is GOLD!This is also a preview of my new Mini Course: How to be Productive for Mamapreneurs. If you're struggling to create more time and get more done, you definitely want to check out this course. P.S. I include a special discount for you, my loyal podcast listener. Save $10 on this mini course with the promo code: PODCAST. Links mentioned in this podcast:How to be Productive for Mamapreneurs https://www.mamasandco.ca/productivePromo code for a $10 discount: PODCAST

Episode 88: Reflecting on Growth with Michelle DittmerDo you take the time to look back and really reflect on your own growth? Unless you're working with a coach, you probably don't. That's why I really wanted you to hear this conversation between myself and my amazing client Michelle Dittmer of Canadian Gap Year Association. Not too long ago I sat down with Michelle for a final coaching call with her. Michelle and I had been working together for 6 months and she had come so incredibly far in that time. This was recorded as a real-life coaching call and was not intended as a podcast, however, when I listened back to it, I felt what Michelle reflects upon is so universal and would be so valuable for other business owners to hear. With Michelle's permission, I share this inside look at what a coaching session with me looks like. Listen as she reflects back on the different areas of growth, she has experienced over the past 6 months and as she starts to envision her own future growth. Links mentioned in this podcast:The Canada Gap Year Association (CanGap) https://www.cangap.ca/The Gap Year Podcast https://thegapyearpodcast.podbean.com/Follow along:Instagram @cangapassociation https://www.instagram.com/cangapassociation/Facebook @ucangap https://www.facebook.com/ucangap/Twitter @ucangap https://twitter.com/ucangap

Defining your Special Sauce by Lianne Kim

Episode 86: Cultivating Optimism with Lea Pickard

Episode 85: Mid-Year Reset

Episode #84: Building and Inclusive Business with Christina SackeyfioThis episode is the audio recording of a session that took place within the Mamas & Co. community. Our members were deeply affected by the events that led to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement around the world. It was clear, that as an international organization, and one that prided itself in being inclusive, we had to step-up and give our members, and ourselves, the opportunity to learn what we didn’t know and grow by providing the platform for us to engage in uncomfortable conversations and ask the difficult questions.We asked Christina Sackeyfio of Boldly Inclusive to help us navigate the sensitive and highly important issues of diversity, inclusion and belonging. It was essential that we, as business owners and leaders create spaces where everyone, clients and employees, belong and can thrive. Christina shared her 5 pillars of building an inclusive business as well as answered hard-hitting questions from our members.This was an eye-opening talk, and it gave resources to help our members become better educated in systemic racism, the steps to take in becoming better allies, and how they can become better leaders in their own communities. Links mentioned in during the session:Start with Why by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.ca/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591842808/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1592687618&sr=8-1ADKAR Model to Change Management https://www.prosci.com/adkar/adkar-modelSurvey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/Project Implicit https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ByBlacks.com https://www.byblacks.com/AfroBizWorld.com https://www.afrobizworld.com/The Muse https://www.themuse.com/Daniel Goleman: Three Kinds of Empathy http://www.danielgoleman.info/three-kinds-of-empathy-cognitive-emotional-compassionate/The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #81: Leadership & Inclusivity https://www.liannekim.com/blog/81White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.amazon.ca/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/mcintosh.pdfChristina Sackeyfio, Boldly Inclusive http://www.boldlyinclusive.co/Christina’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinasackeyfio/Christina’s Twitter handle @BeEvenBolder https://twitter.com/BeEvenBolder

Episode 83: My Favourite Business Books Part 2It's been a year since I put out my first list of my top 10 favourite business books. But since then, I've done a lot more learning and growing. My new favourite way to learn is by listening to audiobooks and I have discovered some great ones since that first episode came out 12 months ago. I believe that reading is food for the soul, and I do hope that you’re able to explore one of these books during your downtime...This time around I group these 10 books into a few different "themes" such as business culture, inspiration, marketing, finance… there is truly something for everyone here. If you're looking for your next great business read, then this episode is for you. Links mentioned in this episode:The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #28: My Top 10 Favourite Business Books Part 1https://www.liannekim.com/blog/28How to be an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer Brown https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Inclusive-Leader-Belonging/dp/1523085177/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591271897&sr=8-1White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.amazon.ca/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591271969&sr=1-1Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord https://www.amazon.ca/Powerful-Building-Culture-Freedom-Responsibility/dp/1939714095/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272042&sr=1-1Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272131&sr=1-1Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself by Mike Michalowicz https://www.amazon.ca/Clockwork-Design-Your-Business-Itself/dp/0525534016/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272191&sr=1-1Everything is Figureoutable by Mario Forleo https://www.amazon.ca/Everything-Is-Figureoutable/dp/0593086309/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272269&sr=1-1Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Best-Year-Ever-Itpe/dp/0801075890/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272298&sr=1-1Superfans by Pat Flynn https://www.amazon.ca/Superfans-Stand-Tribe-Successful-Business/dp/1949709469/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272356&sr=1-1Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://www.amazon.ca/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1592851274&sr=1-1 Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil-Potential/dp/147213995X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=25R6OEB1AT670&dchild=1&keywords=mindset+by+carol+dweck&qid=1591272494&s=books&sprefix=mindset%2Cstripbooks%2C158&sr=1-2Do Less by Kate Northrup https://www.amazon.ca/Do-Less-Revolutionary-Approach-Management/dp/1401955010/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591272536&sr=1-1Connect with Lianne on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liannekimcoach/

Episode #82: Recovering from Crisis with Clara PowerMeet Clara Power, Independent Travel Agent and owner of Power Travel. Clara's business was hit hard with COVID-19, but this is not a story of woe. Clara shares the steps she has taken to protect her existing clients and save the business she has built over the last 7 years. She talks about her "rock bottom" moment, when the government banned all non-essential travel. At that moment, she knew people wouldn't be investing in travel for some time, and that this could have a devastating impact on her business. Clara shares what she is doing to serve and support her existing clients, but also the rituals and strategies that have helped her stay positive and keep moving forward, despite these hard times. Lastly, Clara shares how she is rebuilding her business differently than what she had built before. She shares areas of her business that were no longer working for her, and how she now sees COVID as an opportunity to reflect and rebuild a smarter, stronger business that truly lights her up.Links mentioned in this episode:Mamas & Co.Your online community of smart, passionate mama entrepreneurshttps://www.mamasandco.caDisney Parks https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #64: Navigating Crisis Part 1 – Emotions https://www.liannekim.com/blog/64 Power Travel https://powertravel.ca/

Episode 81: Leadership and InclusivityAs someone who grew up in a multi-race household, and now has a multi-race family of my own, I have always felt I was "doing my part." I assumed that my allyship was implied. It was not. I have always thought of myself as someone who advocates for diversity and inclusion, but the truth is I have not been an active ally and I now understand that being aware of a problem is not the same thing as advocating for change.I am working on becoming a better advocate, both personally and professionally. I know that this is a lifelong journey. I don’t have all the answers, not even close. And that is an uncomfortable place for me.But I am willing to sit with the discomfort. I’m willing to examine my own biases, which I hope in turn will help others find room to do the same.I believe that in this situation, much like motherhood and entrepreneurship, it is not about getting it perfect. It's about making a start. And I’m starting with education – MY education, my children’s education, and listening to my community.In this episode, I talk about what I’m doing as a human. I talk about what I’m doing as a mother. And I talk about what I’m doing as a business owner and leader. This is not a ‘how to’ or a ‘you should do’ episode, I am simply suggesting that big changes come from first steps.I encourage you to listen to this episode whether you think it’s not for you or if you feel that you are far beyond where I currently am in my journey. You might find a valuable nugget, or you might find your first step.Links mentioned in the episode:The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #48: Meaningful SWAG for Your Business https://www.liannekim.com/blog/48White Fragility by Robin Diangelo https://www.amazon.ca/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E9EA4YV4JZH30GW1MN1JHow to Be an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer Brown https://www.amazon.ca/How-Inclusive-Leader-Cooperation-Differences/dp/B07VFKLSV2/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0DS07EKFR0MXQSCZC334Christina Sackeyfio, Boldly Inclusive http://www.boldlyinclusive.co/

Episode 80: Letting Ourselves Be Big with Natalie RuskinIf you've ever felt like you're not stepping into your full power and potential, this conversation will truly resonate with you. In this episode, I speak with my incredible client Natalie Ruskin, who is a life coach helping moms live their mission more fully and with integrity, without burning out. Natalie speaks about how she felt called to serve moms to play big in their lives, and yet struggled with fully stepping into that role. She shares how she once struggled with an eating disorder and body image issues, and how it was difficult for her to speak from those scars, for fear that her audience would see those flaws and judge her for them. And yet once she did own that journey, how powerful that has been for her as a leader. We discuss the concept of "growth" and how important it is to allow ourselves to experience different kinds of growth, especially during this global crisis of COVID-19. She also shares a few simple yet effective mindfulness tools to help us create, as she says, "calm at will". We also discuss the role of faith in our personal journeys. I got chills when Natalie talked about how she gave herself "permission to be unapologetically me" and put herself out there. This is a very unique and spiritual discussion, but a very important one. And we even have a few laughs along the way. I hope you find value in it. Links mentioned in this episode:Natalie Ruskin, The MoMentum https://www.natalieruskin.com/Tarzan Kay, Launch Strategist and Copywriter https://tarzankay.com/Selena Soo, Publicity & Marketing Strategist https://www.selenasoo.com/ The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #62: The Fear of Selling Yourself https://www.liannekim.com/blog/62The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware https://www.amazon.ca/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X

Episode 79: My Top 10 High-Vibe HabitsIn this episode, I share some habits that I have implemented that put me in a high vibration state that has enabled me to live my version of success. First, I share a few habits centred around fuelling our bodies and brains with the right fuel. We can't be at our best if we're consuming the wrong fuel. Next, I share habits specific to how I operate inside my business, that are a bit more tactical. And last, I share some habits that really put me in a "success mindset" such as a gratitude practice, visualization, and more. I know you might think this sounds a bit "woo woo", but I tell you, these habits WORK! They have had a profound impact on my life and I know it can help you too. Enjoy!Links mentioned in this episode:High Performance Habits by Brendan Bouchard https://www.amazon.ca/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852 Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs by Hal E. https://www.amazon.ca/Miracle-Morning-Entrepreneurs-Elevate-BUSINESS-ebook/dp/B01M0D5591 The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #39: 3 Shifts to Level-up Your Success https://www.liannekim.com/blog/39Episode #21: Finding More Joy in Your Business with Lea Pickard https://www.liannekim.com/blog/21Episode #28: My Top 10 Favourite Business Books https://www.liannekim.com/blog/28Episode #61: How I Structure My Week https://www.liannekim.com/blog/61Episode #20: Is it Time to Build a Team? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/20Episode #33: Is it Time to Hire a Coach? https://www.liannekim.com/blog/33 Rick Mulready https://rickmulready.com/ Audible audible.ca Kris Plachy https://krisplachy.com/ Brooke Castillo https://thelifecoachschool.com/ Amy Porterfield https://www.amyporterfield.com/ James Wedmore http://jameswedmore.com/ Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis https://www.amazon.ca/Girl-Stop-Apologizing/dp/B07FT1BV17/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20KWSAK9T2ZLM&dchild=1&keywords=girl+stop+apologizing+rachel+hollis&qid=1590438280&s=books&sprefix=girl+stop%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1 The Secret by Rhonda Byrne https://www.amazon.ca/Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1582701709 Abraham Hicks https://www.abraham-hicks.com/A-Players Rapid Impact 90-Day Group Coaching Programhttps://www.mamasandco.ca/coaching

Episode 78: Building a Coaching Business from Scratch with Liat HorovitzIf you've ever felt like a complete beginner in your business and you're not sure how to get started, then this episode is for you. I sat down with my amazing client, Liat Horovitz, an incredible life coach helping moms live their best lives. But for years, she struggled with a lack of purpose and personal fulfillment. She knew in her heart she would make a great coach, but still hesitated to make the leap. The thought of becoming a coach brought about some major doubts and feelings of "imposter syndrome". Liat shares how working with a business coach helped her move out of fear and into taking practical action to build her new business. From mapping out her initial coaching package to connecting with potential clients through webinars, Liat shares how she built up her clientele step by step. She really has built a thriving coaching business in just 6 months and there is so much to be learned from her journey. If you're looking to grow in the ways that Liat did and have the support of a business coach and peer Mastermind, be sure to check out A-Players Rapid Impact which starts on June 4th, 2020. Links mentioned in this episode:Momjo https://www.momjo.ca/Momjo YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg83_jE-7-hsqrxDIG_yGWACanva https://www.canva.com/Zoom https://zoom.us/Screw The Nine To Five https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/Liat Horovitz https://www.liathorovitz.com/A-Players Rapid Impact 90-Day Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.ca/coaching

Episode 77: Starting a Podcast for your BusinessPodcasting has had a resurgence in the last few years. People are listening to content during their commutes, while their washing dishes, working on their cars, and going for a run.If you’ve been mulling over the possibility of adding a podcast to your marketing strategy, you’re going to want to tune in here. In this episode I chat with my Podcast Editor, Emily Milling, who helps me bring these episodes to you week after week. Emily is a wealth of podcasting knowledge and freely shares what she knows by answering questions like; Why should a business owner start a podcast? What will a new podcaster need before getting started? And, how do you come up with topics for my podcast episodes? Launching a podcast can seem overwhelming but you’ll be surprised at how little you actually need to get started and how much you can actually accomplish whether you DIY it or hire a professional to aid in the process. Links mentioned in this episode:The Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #73: Next Level Mindset with Rebecca Lanehttps://www.liannekim.com/blog/73Gimlet Media https://gimletmedia.com/Mamas & Co.Your online community of smart, passionate mama entrepreneurshttps://www.mamasandco.caCynthia Mason, Lawyer & Trademark AgentMason PC https://masonpc.com/Emily Milling, Branding & Marketing ExpertThe Ultimate Creative https://theultimatecreative.com/Podcast Rocket https://theultimatecreative.com/podcast-rocketYour complete podcast launch roadmapFree Mini-Course: Your First 52 Podcast Topics in 30 Minuteshttps://theultimatecreative.com/free-podcast-mini-course/

Episode 76: From Learning to Implementing with Lily HorbatiukDo you love learning new things? Do you sometimes find that you get stuck in the "research phase" of growing a business? But as you continue to learn you find yourself failing to implement what you've learned? That was definitely the case with my client, Lily Horbatiuk, a mom of two and a sleep consultant.She was new to business and she was buying online business courses and bingeing on podcasts. She felt "productive", but in reality, she was playing it safe. She was consuming tons of content but she wasn't applying any of this new knowledge.Lily shares how working with a coach (yours truly!) helped her to move past her fears into intentional action. She focused on really nailing down her primary funnel and mastering her sales calls, but the journey wasn't all roses. Lily shares how she hit a few mental roadblocks along the way...Lastly, Lily shares where she is now with her business, a rock star implementer with a highly engaged social media presence and multiple paid offers. If you're struggling with binge-learning and inaction, this episode will surely help!If you're looking to grow in the ways that Lily did, and to have the support of a business coach and a peer Mastermind, be sure to check out A-Players Rapid Impact. https://www.mamasandco.ca/coaching Links mentioned in this episode:Lily Horbatiuk, Baby Sleep Consultant https://www.lilbabysleep.comFollow Lilly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lilbabysleep/?hl=enJames Wedmore: Business By Design https://www.jameswedmoretraining.comThe Business of Thinking Big PodcastEpisode #75: Permission to Lead https://www.liannekim.com/blog/75Melanie Tapson, A-Player https://melanietapson.comKirsten Jordan, A-Player https://www.kirstenjordan.me/about-meA-Players Rapid Impact 90-Day Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.ca/coaching

Episode 75: Permission to LeadDo you struggle with giving yourself the permission to be the leader you want to be? If so, you'll really appreciate this conversation with my client, Chernell Bartholomew. Chernell is a Registered Massage Therapist and a Health Coach, and she shares her journey from just dreaming about a different lifestyle to actually having a thriving business serving her dream clients. Chernell talks about how surrounding herself with successful women was a huge catalyst to her believing in herself and her own goals. She also talks about her decision to "get comfortable with being uncomfortable" this year, and how that has shaped her own success. Chernell is such a great example of what is possible when you make small but significant shifts over time. She had the courage to step up to be the leader her people needed, and that decision resulted in her launching her first online course. If you're looking for the inspiration and courage to step into the kind of leader that you know you can be, this episode is it! If you're a mom entrepreneur and you're ready to invest in your big goals and dreams, check out our upcoming 90-day group coaching program. Links mentioned in this episode: Mamas & Co. https://www.mamasandco.ca/Your online community of smart, passionate mama entrepreneurs Chernell Bartholemew https://www.instagram.com/mrschernell/?hl=enHealth Coach A-Players Rapid Impact 90-Day Group Coaching Program https://www.mamasandco.ca/rapid-impact-info-session