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, I encourage you to reflect on what you've learned, what you've achieved, what you're proud of, and what you want to take forward - and ditch - in the years ahead. . And that's why I like to do these video's and podcasts on my business birthday's because I want to share my lessons and learnings with you, and it's also a good reflective exercise for me that helps me move forward into the next 12 months and beyond. . So today I'm sharing with you 14 hard from my 14 years in business, and if you'd like to watch the live recording of this show or grab the show notes go to: www.busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast67 . Happy Biz-Birthday To Me! . Enjoy, Faye X

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 an Oncology Mum that have overhauled the way I do business today - lessons that you can only get if you've been down the cancer path.  Which I don't want you to ever have to, so today you get the powerful insights without the painful process... Podcast Show Notes: www.busybusineswomen.biz/podcast64 It's good to be back! Faye X

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 ignored my boss at the time who warned me against going solo; and with bucketloads of hope and a very delusional mind, I surged forward proud as punch that I could say I was my own boss - something I had wanted for SO damn long. A lot has gone wrong during those years, and I've never hidden the fact that my business very nearly folded in the early days. So as you can imagine I've learned a lot during that time, so in this episode I'm sharing with you 13 quick standout lessons that I reckon have made a big difference to the way I feel about my business and the results I've achieved. Show Notes: https://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast63 Enjoy! Faye X

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 you a challenge today: stick with this episode! It's short and sweet, and a total game changer if you implement what I'm talking about. Show Notes: http://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast62 Enjoy! Faye X

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: https://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast61 Do Less. Achieve More. Faye X

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 and forgotten, which is crazy as it's free to do, super simple and fast to implement, and something you can get started on today! This is a fast and snappy episode that's designed to give you a big dollop of food for thought and awesome value, even if you're short on time... I hope you enjoy it. SHOW NOTES: http://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast60 Do Less. Achieve More. Faye X

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 •Why you need to get out of your 'Mum' clothes to shift your headspace •The significance of having a dedicated workspace for everyone •Why self-initiated distractions are your biggest time suck - and how to deal with them •How to work in 'sprints' with your kids so that everyone feels more focused and happy •Why now is not the time to procrastinate and do the housework •How to energise your day and make it easier to get the important things done •The importance of critical conversations •Why bribery rocks! You can check out the show notes and links mentioned during this episode here: http://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast59 I hope you find this episode valuable, and please join me over in the Busy Business Women Facebook Group for more support and guidance to help you manage the juggle! Faye X

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 lesson I learned from running a small business during the GFC that is super-relevant to this crisis •The importance of having a growth mindset if you want your business to survive •Why it's key to assess the 'lense' you're looking through as you adapt to running a business during this time •Why it's critical that you're able to pivot - fast •How to avoid being seen as capitalising on the crisis •Why marketing is more important than ever to your survival; your client's wellbeing and the wider global economy •The significance of thinking collectively and working as a business community rather than having an individual survival mindset •Why staying productive is so important for profit and progress You can also watch the live recording of this group coaching session over at the show notes: https://busybusinesswomen.biz/podcast58 I hope you find this episode valuable, and please join me over in the Busy Business Women Facebook Group for more support and guidance to help you weather this storm. Faye X