Are your business finances keeping you up at night? Our upbringing, cultural messaging, personal and professional relationships all shape our ideas around money—sometimes not in a healthy way. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to change your financial mindset and develop a positive relationship with money. Just like people avoid going to…
When I ask entrepreneurs about their biggest challenges, often they’ll tell me, “I don’t know what to do next.” Maybe you have put all of the foundational pieces of your business in place. But now you’re facing a long to-do list, unsure what next steps to take to grow your small business. If that sounds…
Our culture tells us that we should strive for work-life balance—that it’s necessary. But let’s be honest. As an entrepreneur, is work-life balance really possible? Probably not. Some seasons of life and business naturally require you to focus more on personal or professional concerns. Instead, by setting boundaries in your business, you can maintain a…
Have you ever felt fear as a business owner? In this episode, we’re talking about some of the common fears business owners can experience and how to overcome them. Have you ever felt that feeling of having a pit in your stomach or that feeling of having your heart racing when you’re ready to make…
Running a business is hard. Oftentimes, you find yourself stuck between procrastinating or overworking. But how can you find a balance? Cultivating time management skills can help entrepreneurs become less overwhelmed and more productive. But with so many different time management strategies out there, how can you know which one is right for you? Do…
We started this podcast for women in business back in January 2023, with a mission to use our knowledge and experience to help creative female entrepreneurs like us! Maybe you’re new to the Business Besties and Books podcast. Or maybe you’ve been listening for a while now but you want to know, “Who the heck…
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been talking about our new mastermind group for creative female entrepreneurs! Maybe you like what you’ve heard so far and you’re considering joining. But are you ready for a mastermind group? We’ll give you some reflective questions to consider when making your decision. If you’re always just looking at…
Knowing your personal strengths can transform your business! One of our favorite tools, the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly known as StrengthsFinder), helps you identify your natural talents. In turn, you can nurture these areas and turn them into strengths in your business. When you play to your strengths, you will create a profitable business that you…
So you’ve chosen the perfect business name, formed an LLC, and are starting to sign clients. Now you’re ready to grow your business and make it into what you dream it to be. You know that you could really benefit from the intimate connections and personalized coaching that you get from a mastermind group. But…
In previous episodes, we’ve redefined success in general and success in business. Now, in part three of a five-part series on success, we’re exploring personal success. As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to become entrenched in work, hitting our business goals, and gaining material things. But personal success goes much deeper. I think ultimately, a successful personal…