Podcasts by Mom Biz Solutions with Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach
Mom entrepreneurs need many things to be successful at balancing work and family. Your host, Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, has been coaching women business owners for 10 years and helps them define success for themselves and achieve it. Join her on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur business coach.
Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mombiz owner who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week.
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Five Ways Motherhood Prepares You for Business Ownership from 2017-12-14T17:30
Frequently we get caught up worrying about all the ways motherhood makes it HARDER for us to be in business. The reality is that even though sometimes it can be a juggle (and a struggle) there are ...
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Business Basics: Attracting Your Ideal Employee with the Perfect Job Description from 2017-11-29T17:30
Streamline your hiring process and make it more likely you'll find the perfect candidate with the right job description. In this episode, Lara gives some steps and ideas for thinking through your h...
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Business Basics: Creating a Client Loyalty Plan from 2017-11-09T19:00
The easiest and least expensive clients to get are the ones you already have! Do you have a plan in place to keep them happy and coming back? Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tip...
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Business Basics: Dynamic Pricing for Your Business from 2017-11-01T16:30
Pricing can be tricky and uncomfortable. But there's no reason to feel stuck to one-size-fits-all pricing. Let's talk about how dynamic pricing can free you and your customers. Lara offers busines...
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Business Basics: Setting Realistic Expectations for Yourself from 2017-10-25T16:30
From how you run your business to how you manage your family and beyond, matching expectations to your reality is key to happiness and fulfillment. Let's talk about a few ways to make sure expectat...
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Business Basics: What to Do When a Client Won't Pay from 2017-10-11T18:00
Are you having trouble getting your clients to pay in a timely manner? Let's talk strategies to keep the money coming in. You can take control to minimize the impact of non-payers to your time and ...
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Business Basics: Does Your Partner Understand Why You Work? from 2017-10-05T17:30
If your partner isn't mostly onboard with your business, it can make life really difficult for everyone. Let's talk about opening the lines of communication so everyone is on the same page. Lara o...
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Business Basics: How to Interview Potential Staff Like a Boss from 2017-09-27T16:30
Looking to grow your business? Ready to expand? It's time to do some interviews. Here are some tips for doing it like a pro. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business...
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Business Basics: 5 Time Management Hacks from 2017-09-20T16:30
I talk about time management all the time, but what really works? I've tried all kinds of things, and there are a few tried and true hacks that have become a part of my daily and weekly routines. L...
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Business Basics: How to Make Sense of Your Business Finances from 2017-08-30T19:00
From pricing to setting goals and understanding where you are and knowing where you should be, business finances can be overwhelming. Let's take a very quick look at the most important numbers you ...
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Business Basics: "Healthy" Competition and Your Business from 2017-08-16T20:30
Recently someone asked a question about competition, so here we go. When it comes to your business, it can be easy to get caught up in obsessing over your competition and spending too much time, en...
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Business Basics: What and How to Outsource from 2017-08-02T16:30
Yes, you can buy back your time. From marketing tasks to data entry to cleaning your home, outsourcing is an option! In this episode, Lara covers all kinds of ideas on what you can outsource (groce...
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Business Basics: How to Spend Your Marketing Budget from 2017-07-19T19:30
Whether your budget is $50 or $50,000, there are fundamental ways to look at and spend that budget to make the biggest impact for your business. Let's get in and give you a bird's eye view of how t...
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Business Basics - How to Hire Help for Your Growing Business from 2017-07-05T16:30
So you've decided to hire help. Good for you! No matter what kind of help you want to get, there's steps you need to take and things to consider. Let's talk about what those are and how you can max...
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Business Basics - Financial Metrics and What Really Matters from 2017-05-17T16:30
Let's talk about measuring success using our NUMBERS! What do we need to watch for? What metrics are the most important? Many of the clients I coach are intimidated by their business financials. It...
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Mindset Buster #6: I Didn't Make My Goals, Why Bother Making More? from 2017-03-31T18:30
It's the last of our Mindset Busters series! I hope you've found the last several episodes helpful. Today we're going to dig into another common mindset block that revolves around goal setting. It'...
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Mindset Buster #5: I Have to be Available for My Clients 24/7 from 2017-03-22T16:30
In the last Mindset Busters episode we talked about feeling like we need to work all the time to make money. This time, we're going to take another angle at the same issue. And that's BOUNDARIES. M...
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Mindset Buster #4: I Have to Work All the Time to Make Money from 2017-03-16T16:30
As mompreneurs, we're working up against a lot of traditions, stereotypes, and our own ideas about what it means to be an entrepreneur. If we're coming from a "traditional" job, we may be hung up o...
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Mindset Buster #3: Being a Working Mom is Selfish from 2017-03-01T17:30
Have you struggled with this one? Maybe you *think* you have this particular mindset buster beat, but there's some part of it still hanging in there and standing in your way. Let's dig into this co...
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Mindset Buster #2: I'm Not Smart Enough - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2017-02-15T17:30
If you're just joining in, Lara's working through some of the most common mindset issues she works through with her coaching clients. This week, the mindset is "I'm not smart/savvy/strong enough to...
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Mindset Buster #1: Success Has to be Hard - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2017-02-08T17:30
When I coach my clients, these mindset traps stick out to me like neon lights. BUT my clients just don't see them. Once I point them out, they have unbelievable AHA moments that really change their...
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Finding and Busting Mindset Blocks - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2017-01-18T17:30
As we get rolling into 2017, I've spent sometime thinking back over 2016 and what my clients have been working on and asking about. A big thing that holds them back and helps them make HUGE leaps f...
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Ending Your Year on a High Note - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-12-14T19:30
This time of year is ripe for recaps and goal-setting for the next year. No matter if you reached all your goals this year or not, you have lots to celebrate. Let's talk about how you can be constr...
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Why Clarity is Your Key to Success - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-11-30T17:30
We can't be successful unless we're clear about our values, priorities, and our definitions of success. The trick is those differ from person to person, you have to define your own! There's no chea...
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How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-10-19T16:30
We know we have priorities, right? Then why does it seems we're always stuck in time-suck, low-reward tasks? It's time to realign. Let's examine our priorities and evaluate how much time we're spen...
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Your Competition: How Much Time Should You Spend on Them? - Mom Biz Solutions from 2016-09-28T18:00
You know that the best bet in business is to play your game, but what about your competition? How much time and energy should you spend on them? There's a happy medium where you know what they're u...
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How to Know What and When to Delegate - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-07-21T16:00
This time of year may have you thinking about where you can take some "shortcuts" in getting everything done. So what can you delegate? Not only do you have a variety of helpers to choose from in y...
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Surviving the Summer Slow Down Without Losing Momentum - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-06-29T16:30
It happens to all of us! Summer is that time of year where the pool and beach are calling us, our to do lists seem less important, and we want to play. Let Lara walk you through a few ideas for hon...
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Top Three Tips for Summer Success as a Mompreneur - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-06-08T16:30
It's that time of year where juggling family and business seems to get a little more complicated. Get Lara's best tips for having a great summer as a mom and business owner. You can keep your busin...
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What Kind of Help Should I Hire First? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-06-01T16:30
As a follow up to last week's show, Lara covers what can be outsourced first and where to go to find that help. There are many options out there when it comes to interns, freelancers, temps, and a ...
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How Do I Know It's Time to Hire Help? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-05-26T17:00
A lot of mompreneurs I work with have this question. The answer is often not very cut and dry, and is going to be different for everyone. Depending on your priorities (take home pay v. quality of l...
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Where Do I Start if I Want to Grow My Business? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-05-18T16:30
There are lots of ways to approach growth in your business, but if you want it to be sustainable you have to do it with purpose. Learn how to grow in a metered, responsible way that will allow you ...
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A Couple of Busy Weeks and Success as You See It - Mom Biz Solutions from 2016-05-11T16:30
Lara has spent the last couple of weeks speaking, traveling, and coaching and is ready to catch up her listeners on what has been going on and what's she's learned. Between organizing and participa...
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Do I Need a Coach? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-04-20T16:30
Running a business means making a LOT of decisions. Sometimes we reach a crossroad or ceiling and aren't sure what to do next—that's where a coach comes in. When it comes to growth, partnerships, n...
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What's a Pivot? How do I Know if Need to do That? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-04-13T16:30
Knowing when to pivot is a critical part of managing your business. Do you know the signs and what to watch for when it may be time for you to do so? Listen in as Lara talks about what it means to ...
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How to Avoid Burning Out - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-03-30T16:30
Running your business and your family can lead to neglecting your needs. Learn how to make self-care a priority and avoid burning out. From self-care hit lists to understanding and honoring your pr...
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How Do I Maximize My Work Time to be the Most Productive? from 2016-03-16T16:30
Short on time? Always! Learn how to make the most out of your work time to get the most done in the time you have. Lara has lots of proven tips and tricks for moms juggling their family obligations...
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How do I make sure I stay true to my family priorities? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-03-09T17:30
Business is great, but for many of us, self-employment gives us the flexibility to keep our priorities in order. But sometimes those can get mixed up. Learn from Lara on how to set boundaries and e...
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What Do You Need to Include in Your Marketing Plan? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-03-02T17:30
Trying to get a marketing plan together, but not sure where to start? Lara will explain the must-haves for your short-term and long-term marketing plan. Don't be left in the dark, and more importan...
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Is it Time for You to Find a Business Partner? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-02-24T17:30
Looking to start a business? Not sure if you need a co-founder or a partner? Or maybe you've been in business for awhile and are wondering if a partner is the right next step for you. Let Lara walk...
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Things to Think About When Setting Your Prices - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-02-10T17:30
Not sure where to start when setting your prices? Let Lara walk you through some key things to think about to find that sweet spot. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small b...
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Increasing Your Profit Margin: Cut Costs or Raise Prices? - Mom Biz Solutions from 2016-02-03T17:30
Need help deciding how to best increase your profits? Lara has some advice. Learn the best ways to balance your costs and pricing to have the biggest impact on your bottom line and your take home p...
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How to Pick Your Key Performance Indicators - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-01-27T17:30
Setting goals for your business this year? Chances are you're thinking about key performance indicators, or KPIs, even if you don't necessarily call them that. Learn about KPIs and what you should ...
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How to Streamline Your Business Finances&Stress Less - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-01-20T17:30
Finances are always stressful. Find ways to streamline your business finances and take some of the time and burden off yourself. Get tips from Lara on invoicing, bookkeeping, and more so that you c...
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Should You Stick with Your Plan or Follow the Money? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2016-01-13T17:30
Sometimes after a period in business, you find your clients are different than you anticipated, or they want something you didn't think of. Should you stick to your plan? Or follow the money? It de...
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Setting Goals for 2016 - What Do You Want to Get Done? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-12-16T15:00
Last show of 2015—and now it's time to get serious about next year. What do you want to accomplish? What do you want your life to be like a year from now? What will you be celebrating in December 2...
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Let's Acknowledge Your Accomplishments - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-12-09T16:00
It's the end of the year! Let's celebrate and think about some of the milestones and accomplishments you've had this year—both personally and professionally. Lara will walk you through a closure ex...
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How to Handle Criticism from Yourself and/or Others - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-12-02T15:00
As the year draws to a close, it can be easy to slip into "compare" mode. We are so hard on ourselves when it comes to looking at the people around us and feeling like we just aren't good enough. A...
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A Reminder to Stay Present - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-11-18T15:00
There's a lot of busy this time of year, but I'm here to tell you that your kids won't stop growing and time won't stop passing. Take the time to breathe, reflect, and enjoy each moment of this hol...
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How to Balance Business and Family Over the Holidays - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-11-11T15:00
You have business goals, you have work to do, and you have family and holiday obligations. How do you make it through the next several weeks with your business and sanity in tact? I have some ideas...
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3 Things to Help You Finish Your Year Strong - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-11-04T15:00
It's that time of year where we start looking at the calendar and thinking about how we are going to finish up 2015. Here are three things to tackle and think about as your round out these last two...
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Oh Crap. Now What? I Hate This! - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-10-28T14:00
Uh oh. You did it! You took the plunge and started the business. Now, things aren't all they're cracked up to be and you're miserable. How can you turn it around or back out gracefully so that you ...
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Doing What You Want to Do on Your Own Terms - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-10-21T14:00
Feeling successful is about expectations. It's about your priorities and values. It's about achieving your goals in the way(s) you want to. Let's talk about doing what you want to do how YOU want t...
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Why Striving for Work/Life Balance is Stupid - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-10-14T14:00
There's no such thing as work/life balance. Trust me. Everything is a give and take, and that can change from year to year, day to day, hour to hour. You're never going to find that perfect balance...
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How to Get Healthy Food on the Table - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-10-07T14:00
Lately I've been talking with my clients a lot about practical ways to make their lives run more smoothly. One of the biggest issues mompreneurs have is balancing work and the very basic ways they ...
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Healthy Ways to Model Consequences to Your Kids - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-09-30T13:30
I work with my clients a lot on some basics for parenting, running a business, and sometimes those things together! Today we'll be talking about consequences and the best ways we can, as parents, m...
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Permission Granted: You Don't Have to Make Your Passion Your Job from 2015-09-23T14:00
There's a lot of conversation happening right now about making your passion into your job. For some, that works out really well. But for most of us, we have to make compromises along the way. And t...
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Why Defining Your Values is the Key to Success - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-09-16T14:00
Mompreneurs face a variety of unique challenges, and finding their own definition for success is part of it. By finding out what you value most in life, you can structure your definition of success...
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Why is it so dang hard for mompreneurs to see themselves as successful? from 2015-09-02T14:00
One of the biggest challenges of being a mompreneur is feeling successful when your yardstick is different from everyone else. When you are a mompreneur, your path to entrepreneurship and success l...
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Entrepreneurship Equals Independence for Women - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-08-19T14:00
Women, particularly moms, are looking for flexibility and independence when it comes to their careers. Today Lara talks about why entrepreneurship makes so much sense for women, why women make grea...
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A Major Life Change Might be the Time to Start Your Biz - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-08-05T14:00
Are you thinking about taking the plunge? Are you experiencing a major life milestone like sending your youngest to kindergarten or college? Have you been laid-off or fired? Even divorced or remarr...
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Using Hit Lists to Get Stuff Done - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2015-07-22T14:00
Being a mompreneur means being creative with your task list and when/how you get your work done. Utilizing Hit Lists is a great way to knock out those to-dos and grow your business while you raise ...
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Getting Into a Summer Routine with Your Kids - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2015-07-08T14:00
Join Lara and learn some tips and tricks for getting you and your kids into a summer routine. It's not too late to get into a schedule that allows for work and fun for entrepreneur moms and familie...
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A Dare for You Today - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2015-05-13T14:00
I was inspired by a Facebook friend who posted a dare for her readers--one that could lead to more clients, more projects, more money, more relationships, deeper relationships, and more opportuniti...
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Ahhh-bundance: What to do when it happens - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2015-05-06T14:00
You hope for it. You dream of it. You hustle for it. And one day, it hits: the flood gates open, and you get just about everything you've asked for. Plus more. It's amazing. It's awesome. It can be...
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When It's Time to Stop - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-04-15T14:30
Whiile I love coaching my clients, all good things must come to an end. On today's show I'm going to share two completely different scenarios in which stopping coaching (or stopping some other thin...
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Confused Branding Is Costing You Money - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-04-08T14:00
I've had the pleasure of serving as a judge for a small business contest recently and wow--I have learned so much! There are many inspiring success stories--entrepreneurs who have taken a great ide...
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Downplaying Your Gifts - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-04-01T14:00
I've been working with one of my private coaching clients for about two months to help her figure out what she wants to do for her next entrepreneurial adventure. She had struggled trying to figure...
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Projects You Can Accomplish in a Day-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-03-25T14:00
I'm hosting another one of my popular Get It Done Days on April 2nd (read more about it on the blog here), and I've been talking to several of you about how to pick an awesome project you can reall...
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Make Your Health a Priority - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2015-03-18T14:00
How can you make your health a priority when you have other priorities demanding your attention?How can we expect to feel healthy, strong and powerful when we deny our basic needs like good sleep,...
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Find the Right Networking Group - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2015-03-11T14:00
We all know we need to network in order to build relationships that help build our business. There are plenty of groups out there we could join, but how do we find the right fit for us? Tune in tod...
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Get Organized and Be More Productive - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2015-03-04T15:00
They say a cluttered space makes for a cluttered mind, and that often rings true for many mom entrepreneurs, especially those who work from home. Is the clutter building up all around you? Is it di...
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How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself-Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-02-25T15:00
Are you constantly setting goals for yourself only to ignore or give up on them soon after you create them? Do you have good intentions but really stink at follow through? Are you tired of feeling ...
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What Kind of Business Is Best for YOU? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2015-02-11T15:00
One of my private coaching clients is in a period of transition and considering what kind of business she wants to start next. She has considered everything from a green/environmental startup to a ...
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Networking Dos and Don'ts - Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-02-04T15:00
I attended and spoke at a fabulous conference yesterday: The Michigan Business Professional Association's Women and Leadership in the Workplace Conference. The organizers provided several opportuni...
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Get More Done Each Day-Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-01-28T15:00
As a mom, your life is defined by time...how much time you have before the kids get up, the logistics involved in picking up and dropping off kids in different places at the same time, how much tim...
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Owning Your Path-Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2015-01-21T15:00
I'm headed to Las Vegas to speak at a private leadership retreat this weekend--woo hoo!!--and the title of my talk and workshop is "Own Your Path." I thought I'd give you a little preview of what I...
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Is It Time to Quit? Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2015-01-14T15:00
A client of mine scheduled a call with me last week and asked this question: "I'm just wondering if now is the time for me to quit?" Have you ever had this question? Have you pondered whether you'v...
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Self-care Survival Tips for the Holidays-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-12-10T15:00
'Tis the season for all things jolly, for giving, for sharing, for wrapping up, for connecting with family and friends, for traveling, for holiday parties and school concerts and soccer tournaments...
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Why Good Decisions Still Hurt - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-12-03T15:00
I was coaching a client earlier this week who told me that she had a big, tough business decision to make that was really weighing heavily on her heart. She is a mom entrepreneur who prides herself...
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Lessons Learned at MomBizRetreat Philly-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-11-12T16:00
Even though Shelagh and I are the leaders of Mom Biz Retreat, we learn something from the women who attend every time we host them. And last weekend was no different. Join me today as I recap what ...
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Put Happy in Your Business Plan-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-11-05T15:00
I'll be giving a keynote talk at the Women's Small Business Expo in Canton, MI later today, and in it I'll be talking about why we have to put "happy" smack in the middle of our business plans. If ...
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Is 'Entrepreneur' a Dirty Word? MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-10-22T14:00
At a conference yesterday, a couple of speakers mentioned the extreme stress, constant fear of failure, blatant lack of self-care, loss of relationships and serious depression many entrepreneurs fa...
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5 Ways to Use Your Mompreneur Tribe - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-10-15T14:00
I had the best day ever at my Founding Moms of Metro Detroit Meetup yesterday. This monthly gathering of women entrepreneurs gave me such a boost I almost felt I could coast on it the rest of the w...
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Why Being in Your 40s Rocks - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-10-08T14:00
We had a great #mombizmondays twitter chat on Monday night, all about how your life stages affect your business as a mom entrepreneur. There were women from all walks of life, different ages, diffe...
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O-VER-WHELMED -- MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-10-01T14:00
I'm gonna say it straight today. I am overwhelmed. There's so much going on. Lots of great stuff. Some not so great stuff. But lots of stuff. All at the same. Grab some coffee and join me as I talk...
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It's Time to Stop Struggling in Your Business - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2014-09-24T17:00
Do you have a mompreneur friend who loves to tell you how hard her life is all the time? Or maybe you've even found yourself feeling that way, wondering "What next?" If your mombiz is feeling more ...
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Entrepreneurship is the New Women's Movement - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2014-09-17T14:00
Back in the day, women left the workforce in order to stay home and raise their children. These days, when women leave the workforce, they are often choosing the path of starting their own companie...
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How Does Super Woman Do It All? MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-09-10T14:00
With the kids back in school, you may have hit complete overwhelm a few times already. I know I have! One of my clients asked me last week: How can these other Super Women get it all done? Between ...
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Oh, If Cloning Were Possible - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-09-03T14:00
It's finally here--the end of summer, back to school for the kids and back to work for me. I bet I'm not the only one drowning in school papers to sign, forms to fill out, and a zillion places our ...
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The Imposter Syndrome--MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-08-27T14:00
Have you ever secretly feared that you're not really what you claim you are? Have you had the thought that everyone else must be thinking you're a fake or a phony? Do you doubt whether you really d...
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5 Free Ways to Get Smarter - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-08-06T14:00
When you're running a business, you're always learning. No doubt you have a few items on your "someday" list that you'd like to learn to do (or learn to do better). Whether it's a new marketing str...
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More on When to Spend Your Money-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-07-30T14:00
I shared with you last week some of the conversations and decisions my clients are making regarding when and how to invest their money to achieve personal and professional results they want. We tal...
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What Should You Choose to Invest In? - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-07-23T14:00
There are so many parts to running a business, some of which you have to do yourself, and some that are best delegated or outsourced to others. And there are so many cool tools, technologies, platf...
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Get Happy - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-07-09T14:00
Today as the sun shines down and as I prepare to head to Ontario for the weekend to host MomBizMastermind, I am happy. There are some things in my life that are working well. There are some things ...
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More Summer Self Improvement Tips-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-06-25T12:05:09
You guys gave great feedback about your self-improvement goals for the summer, and I have a few more tips for you that I didn't get to in last week's episode. Need some ideas to become a better you...
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Improve Yourself This Summer - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-06-18T14:00
Summertime, and the livin' is easy... But it's also a great time to do good for yourself. On today's show, I challenge you to dust off that "someday" list and make some goals for this summer that w...
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The Big C You Can't See Without-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-06-11T14:00
As the CEO of your mompreneur business, you are your company's chief visionary. But many of the mom entrepreneurs I coach struggle with having a clear vision for their company. Join me today when I...
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Are You Ready to Shift Into Summer Mode? MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-06-04T14:00
Are you ready for the summer? School is out soon, and that means that for many mompreneurs, we will need to make some big changes in our work and family routines. I'll give you some great tips on h...
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Lessons our kids teach us-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-05-28T12:00:02
It's easy for us mompreneurs to get caught up in managing our businesses day to day and to forget to notice some of the amazing stuff that's happening in our lives as parents. On today's show I'm g...
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How to Handle Communication Breakdowns-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-05-21T14:00
When you're expanding your team so you can grow your business, your going to hit some bumps in the road. There will be times when you question why your admin assistant didn't do the job you asked h...
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Top 10 Signs It's Time to Hire a Coach-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-05-14T14:00
We're dedicating the month of May at MomBiz to discussing what it takes to grow your business. No matter which stage of business you're in, there is always an opportunity for growth. But every mom ...
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Why, When&How to Hire-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-05-07T14:00
Do you have big dreams for your mom entrepreneur business? Awesome. Do you want to burn out and give up on those dreams? No? Well then it's time to start thinking about hiring your first employees ...
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What's Really Holding You Back? MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-04-30T14:00
I've just returned from speaking at the Women In Biz Passion to Profit Conference in Toronto. One of my biggest takeaways from the conference is the realization of what really keeps mom entrepreneu...
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Money vs Happiness-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-04-23T14:00
I recently read an article that showed some interesting research on the motivators that drive entrepreneurs to start their own companies. The findings may be surprising to some entrepreneurs, but t...
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What a Product Funnel Can Do for You - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-04-16T14:00
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may have launched your business based on selling one thing, whether it's a product you created or a service you provide. And while that's a great pla...
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In Honor of Autism-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-04-02T14:00
When I woke up and checked Facebook this morning, my feed was full of proud parents posting pictures of their beautiful babies. And while that isn't at all unusual, the fact that these parents are ...
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Switch to a CEO Mindset-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-03-26T14:00
Do CEOs think differently than mom entrepreneurs? That depends on the mom entrepreneur. On my show today, I will share the big shifts you need to make if you aren't already thinking like a CEO and ...
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Declutter Your Mindset-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-03-19T14:00
Continuing with our Spring Fling at www.MomBiz.com this month, we are going to focus on decluttering your mompreneur mindset to make yourself ready for a successful and satisfying year. Join Lara...
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Time for a Spring Fling! MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-03-05T15:00
It's that time of year! Spring is in the air, and there are lots of possibilities for mom entrepreneurs. To make room for those new opportunities, let's discuss how to de-clutter your business on ...
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Get People to Listen to You-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-02-26T15:00
No matter what business you're in, it's safe to say that a fair amount of your success will be determined by how well you communicate.Great communicators are often great leaders, and they are able ...
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Clean up the company you keep-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-02-05T15:00
February at MomBiz is all about building a strong and loyal community - or in the words of Seth Godin - your tribe. And sometimes you gotta get rid of clutter to welcome the things you really want ...
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Love Thy Competition-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2014-01-29T15:00
Love thy competition! Why? Because you can learn a heck of a lot from others. What can your competition do for you? Join me today to talk about your competition, because no matter how you unique yo...
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MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs-You as CEO from 2014-01-15T15:00
What do you need to know to be an effective CEO for your business? Contrary to what you might think, a CEO doesn't need to know everything. But you should always be learning. How do you figure out ...
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MomBiz Solutions Show-The Gift of Accountability from 2014-01-08T15:00
Happy New Year! And hey, happy 5th Anniversary for the MomBiz Solutions Show! Can you believe I've been the voice in your head for the last five years? I am SO grateful to all of you for tuning in ...
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How to Let Go of Mistakes-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-12-18T15:00
Last week I talked to you about how important it is to wrap up or close out the year so that you can look ahead and charge into the new year powerfully. But what happens when you just can't get ove...
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You Need a Hit List for the Holidays-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-12-11T15:00
As we approach the holidays, it's easy to get stressed out. There's so much to do, so many expectations, travel, and lots of unstructured time in which we have to figure out how to entertain our ki...
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Powerfully Closing Out the Year-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-12-04T15:00
As the last days of 2013 slip by, many of us start looking ahead to what the New Year will bring. While it's certainly a good idea to plan ahead, I think it's important to remember a critical step ...
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Handling Fear: Just Do It - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-11-20T15:00
Today I'm going to grab a friend who is interested in podcasting, but has never tried it out. Whenever I meet someone who I think would be great at podcasting, I pretty much drive them nuts until t...
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Permission Granted to Do as Little as Possible-MomBiz Solutions from 2013-11-13T15:00
Motivation can be a tricky thing. Even though you know that you should do something, and you have planned it, declared it, and committed to it, it can still be hard to find the drive needed to get ...
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The F Words Mompreneurs Love - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-11-06T15:00
You hear me talking about freedom, flexibility and fulfillment as the key motivators that make us moms start our own businesses. But there are a few other F words we need to know and love if we're ...
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MomBiz Solutions Successful Mompreneur Series w/Fariha Naqvi from 2013-10-30T14:00
Welcome to the MomBiz Solutions Show and our first interview in the Successful Mompreneur Series! This monthly interview series will feature successful mompreneurs in our MomBiz community and some ...
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How to Handle Negative Feedback - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-10-16T14:00
I'm always encouraging mompreneurs to survey their audience, poll their customers, and seek feedback about their products, their services and their brand. After all, if what you're trying to sell i...
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How to Create a Great Media Kit - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-10-09T14:00
Last week I shared some great ways to make yourself attractive to brands who want to pay you to market through your audience. On today's show, I'm going to share what goes into creating a great med...
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Make It Easy to Work With You-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-10-02T14:00
If you've been regularly creating great content to help market your mompreneur business to your audience, then chances are you have made yourself attractive to other brands who would appreciate the...
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Stop What You're Doing-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-09-25T14:00
Do you ever feel like you have 56 hours of work to get done in the next 24 hours? I swear, I sure do! Today is one of those days. And the natural tendency is to run around as fast as you can to try...
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Two Hours to Success-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-09-18T14:00
Having trouble tackling that HUGE project you need to get done? Maybe you're trying to launch a new program, or to revamp your website, or you're committed to getting all the blog posts done for th...
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Paperless Productivity - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-09-04T14:00
For the month of September at MomBiz.com, we are focusing on ways to make ourselves more productive so we can maximize the time we have now that the kids are back to school. On today's show, I'll s...
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Want Sponsors for Your Podcast? - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-08-28T14:00
I know many of you regular mompreneur listeners have been inspired (or coached by me directly) to start your own radio show or podcast to help build your small business. And while you can certainly...
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Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mom Entrepreneurs from 2013-08-14T14:00
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach and co-founder of MomBiz.com, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a stra...
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How to Really Perfect Something-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-07-31T14:00
While listening to a colleague do a talk about how we mompreneurs often compare ourselves to each other (and then feel awful thinking we don't measure up), I started thinking about how we can make ...
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Projects to Do When You Have a Sitter-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-07-24T14:00
So, have you planned out your summer schedule, decided which days you'll actually spring for childcare, but feel overwhelmed at the possibilities of what to do to make the most of your precious tim...
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Frustrated Waiting for Results? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-07-17T14:00
You're working hard. You're setting goals. You're in focused action. You make sacrifices--of your time, your energy, your money, missing out on sleep and vacations...and you can't help but wonder: ...
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Productive Project Planning-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-07-10T14:00
In the summertime more than ever, we mompreneurs and work at home moms need to be productive when we find the time to work. In today's show, I talk about how to get things done in the limited time ...
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Maximize Your Summer Babysitter-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2013-07-03T14:30
While I love doing the "Mompreneur Tango" most of the summer (our system for getting work done without childcare), I occasionally hire a babysitter to break up the monotony of the weeks. But when I...
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Switch to Summer Mode-Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-06-19T14:00
It's HERE! Summertime is upon us. Are you ready? Do you need some help figuring out how to manage all those hours of free time you have to fill with your kids? Want some insight on how I manage my ...
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Where Are You Holding Yourself Back? MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-06-12T14:00
Where are you holding yourself back? With all the things that are possible for you, chances are there's a place you retreat to, you hide in, and you draw a line in the sand where you'll go no furth...
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6 Hats a CEO Must Wear - MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-05-29T13:30
We like to joke in the MomBiz.com community that we mompreneurs are "Chief Everything Officers" (our play on the acronym CEO) since we manage our businesses, our households, and our families. But t...
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Knowing What You Want-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-05-22T14:00
I spent last weekend hosting MomBizRetreat 2.0, our new Mastermind version of our popular MomBizRetreat weekend getaway for mompreneurs. Today I'll take a look back over some of the things I learne...
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When You Can't Sell More-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-05-15T14:00
It takes a lot of work to get a small business thriving, full of products your customers want to buy, and a pipeline that is full of more customers who are ready to buy more from you. But every mom...
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You've Gotta Sell More Than Yourself-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-05-08T14:00
I coach a lot of women entrepreneurs who are building a business based on a big idea they feel provides value to their niche market. They are web designers, virtual assistants, attorneys, life coac...
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Ever Had Someone Steal Your Idea?-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-05-01T14:00
One of my clients sent me a panicked email recently when she came across a website that seemed to be exactly what she believes her business is. The website was beautiful, its benefits and solutions...
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The Basics of Selling Online-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-04-24T14:00
You've heard me say many times before that your website needs to be a hard-working powerhouse for you. Its two most important jobs are marketing and sales. So let's take a step back and evaluate wh...
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Should You Write a Book? MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-04-17T14:00
There are few things that help establish credibility as an expert better than writing a book and having it published. When it comes to selling yourself and your brand, a published book is something...
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Pick a New Marketing Path-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-04-10T14:00
It's Spring (or so the calendar says...), and that means change is in the air. Today I want to talk about your marketing methods. Most of us mompreneurs tend to fall into a habit of doing the same ...
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Work at Home Productivity Tips- MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-03-27T14:00
So many of us mompreneurs decided that working from home was the answer to our prayers. After all, we need the freedom, flexibility and fulfillment that working in and office for someone else can't...
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Are You 'Leaning In?' MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-03-20T14:00
There's no doubt about it: Women (and especially women with children) who attain high leadership positions in Corporate America are being watched like hawks these days. Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa ...
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What's Killing Your Productivity from 2013-03-06T15:00
We're all trying to squeeze more into our days, especially mom entrepreneurs. We strive to get more done in less time. But for many of us, this sounds great, but is hard to accomplish. What does it...
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How to build customer loyalty without losing yourself from 2013-02-06T15:00
How to build customer loyalty without losing yourself Customer satisfaction is worthless. Customer loyalty is priceless.—Gitomer It’s clear that earning our customers’ loyalty is critical to th...
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5 Tips for Successful Video Marketing-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2013-01-30T15:00
When people need to learn how to do something, they are very likely to turn to YouTube these days to find a video that helps them out. So when your prospect or customer goes looking for solutions t...
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Build Your MomBiz Team-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2013-01-23T15:00
As we continue our month-long discussion of setting yourself up for success in our MomBiz communities, it's time to focus on how to successfully build a team that will help your business grow. But ...
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5 Tips for Social Media Success- Solutions Show from 2013-01-16T15:00
As we kickoff the new year, we are talking about strategies to make you a successful mompreneur all year long. Today we will focus on Social Media marketing best practices. Which platforms should y...
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How to Take Time Off for the Holidays-MomBiz Solutions Show from 2012-12-19T15:00
The holidays are here! No matter what you celebrate, most of us mombiz owners have one thing in common: school is out for a week or two, and the kids will be home with us. We may be traveling home ...
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What Not to Give Away-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-12-12T15:00
Whether you're just starting out in your business, or whether you're a seasoned mom biz owner launching a new program, product or service, there are times that it makes sense to give things away fo...
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You Are Perfect Enough-MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-12-05T15:00
After a coaching call with one of my mompreneur clients, I'm inspired to take a moment and reflect on what it means to be perfect: as a mom, as an entrepreneur, as a wife, as a homemaker... Joi...
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MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-11-28T15:00
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET for her 15 minute "audio blog." Get your weekly dose of business coaching for mombiz owners from a straight-talking mompreneur busin...
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Is Debt Ever Worth It? MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-11-14T15:00
Is going into debt something every business owner must accept as a "startup cost"? What's the difference between good debt and bad debt? When is debt justifiable, and when is it not worth it? What ...
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Money Basics - MomBiz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-11-07T15:00
For the month of November, we'll be focusing on MONEY, Honey! After all, the holidays are coming, and it's that time of year that we're inclined to spend more freely than ever. To spend it, we need...
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Your MomBiz&Your Marriage--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-10-17T14:00
With any luck (and a whole lot of planning and work), you love your business like you love your babies. Many of us mombiz owners refer to our businesses as another baby in the family... But your hu...
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How to Warm Up Your Leads - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-09-05T16:30
Welcome back, Friends! I've been on my summer hiatus and am ready to bring you some more great business coaching and life coaching tips now that my kids are back in school. In today's audio blog, ...
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Make Mompreneur Travel Easy- Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-06-06T14:00
This week I'm prepping for my travel to Denver to host the Mom Biz Retreat (www.mombizretreat.com), a weekend business intensive to help mom entrepreneurs work hard ON their businesses, not IN them...
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Let Your Network Help You Shine - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-05-02T14:00
We've discussed how naturally growing your mom entrepreneur network is a great way to build your business. Today I'll focus on how your fabulous community of mom business owners can help you be the...
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Why Won't She Hire Me? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-04-26T13:30
Have you ever been in a situation where you've met your ideal client, you know that what you offer is absolutely gonna rock her world, and despite the fact that you've given her free samples of wha...
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Your Family Needs You...to Get Away--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2012-04-18T14:00
As the "Chief Everything Officer" of your household, family and business, a mompreneur can feel trapped in her life and unable to fathom leaving all her responsibilities behind. Even for a day. In ...
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When to Say YES! Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-03-21T14:00
Last week, I talked about putting your foot down and saying NO in order to maintain your boundaries and stay on track with your goals. Today, I want to talk about when a mom entrepreneur or working...
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Just Say No - Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-03-14T14:00
Mom entrepreneurs have to carefully choose the right opportunities that help grow their businesses, but that don't compromise their goals of raising a healthy family. We are driven to see our busin...
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Handling Objections - Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-02-01T15:00
As an entrepreneur, you're always on the front line of marketing, promotion and sales in your business. Most of the women entrepreneurs I work with have a hard time setting the price of their offer...
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Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-01-18T15:00
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, on Wednesdays at 10 am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little ins...
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Playing Big Is Scary! Mom Biz Solutions Show for Mompreneurs from 2012-01-04T15:00
You know how I'm always a big fan of feeling the fear and doing it anyway? Today I'm gonna pull back the curtain and share with you just how scared I am about something I'm working on. Something ne...
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Handling Sleep Deprivation-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-12-07T15:00
Raise your hand if your services as a mother were required during wee hours of the night last night... I'm raising mine. It was a long night. Not one, but two of my children had nightmares and dec...
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The Power of Connection - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-11-02T14:00
All things being equal, people want to do business with their friends. To climb the ladder of success you don’t just need more techniques and strategies, you need more friends. – Jeffrey Gitomer To...
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Is Your Marketing Working-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-10-26T14:00
You're a committed mom entrepreneur. You've got big business goals. You have a clearly defined niche and you know your target market. You've developed a marketing strategy that includes all of this...
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Pros&Cons of Controversial Marketing-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-10-19T14:00
Have you ever been completely outraged by some ad you saw on TV, in print, or online? We all have. Sometimes it's a brilliant ply on the part of marketers to generate buzz and get tons of attention...
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Marketing for Mompreneurs-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-10-05T14:00
We all know marketing is something we must do in order to fill our pipeline with qualified clients. But it can feel like an overwhelming full-time job, on top of doing the work you do to make money...
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The Importance of Networking - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-08-03T13:30
Being a solopreneur can be lonely and isolating, even with all the fantastic social media that connects you virutally to so many others. But sometimes, you have to make it a priority to get out of ...
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How to Stop Procrastinating-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-07-27T14:00
We all do it. There's that big to-do on our list that never seems to get done. And we think about it, worry about it, think some more, and waste tons of energy not getting it done. Why deal with th...
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Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-07-20T13:30
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, on Wednesdays at 9:30 am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little i...
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The Paperless Work at Home Mom Office-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-07-06T14:30
I hate paper. It just keeps arriving in my mailbox, gathering in piles around my house, and waiting for me to file it on my desk. As a busy mompreneur with three kids, I don't need anymore things t...
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Biz Automation Tips for WAHMs - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-06-29T14:00
Are you planning some vacations this summer? Or do you just want to spend less time with your laptop and more time with your kids? Tune in today as I share my best tips to help work at home moms an...
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Work at Home Mom's Tips for Summer Success-Mom Biz Solutions from 2011-06-22T12:30
Transitioning from the school year to summertime is a big deal for me every year. As a successful mompreneur, I rely heavily on my daily and weekly routines to keep me focused and on track. Then su...
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WoMEN Teleseminar Series--"Fulfillment" w/Natalie Sisson from 2011-06-15T16:00
For the month of June, we're focusing on the theme of Fulfillment and its integral role in a successful and sustainable mompreneur business. For today's WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Telesemin...
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Say NO to Everything--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-06-15T13:30
If you’re like me, you started your own company when you had your kids in order to have the freedom, flexibility and fulfillment you needed. It seemed like the key to work/family balance. But the ...
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It's OK to Be a SMALL Biz Owner - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-06-08T13:30
Are you a company of one? Are you fond of using the "royal we" when referring to your business instead of saying "It's just me"? Why do we feel the need to hide that our small businesses are, well,...
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How to Add Webinars to Your Offerings-Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-06-01T13:30
You know that clients are more likely to do business with you if they know, like and trust you. And to help them do just that, why not consider offering webinars to your audience, teaching them sol...
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WoMEN Teleseminar: What Makes Some Women Influential? from 2011-05-18T16:00
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, this Wednesday at 12:00 pm ET as she interviews Ciaran Blumenfeld of Momfluential Media. Ciaran will be joining us to discuss, "What Makes Some Women Influent...
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How to Make Big Decisions--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-05-11T13:30
In the MomBizAcademy, we're discussing making big decisions. While we modern moms are so lucky to have tons of choices for how we live our lives and what we choose to do with our time and money, ha...
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Online Videos Made Easy - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-04-27T13:30
The members of my Mom Biz Academy (www.mombizacademy.com) are fired up about using alternative methods to market themselves authentically online. In today's show, I talk about using online videos t...
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WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Guest Hollee Schwartz Temple from 2011-04-20T16:00
For the month of April, we're focusing on the theme of Family Management & Parenting and how it helps us achieve the life and business we want. For today's WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Telese...
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Mompreneurs Shouldn't Do This--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-04-13T16:30
There are Do's and Don'ts for every business and for every circumstance... On today's show, I discuss the number one thing mom entrepreneurs and other work at home moms should NOT do. Join Lara Ga...
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Best Way to Spend an Hour on Twitter (&Social Media) - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-03-30T13:30
You've heard me talk about how important it is to network, build relationships and market your business on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. But what if you only have an hour a day to spend doing it?...
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WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Guest Carol Roth: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? from 2011-03-16T16:00
For the month of March, we're focusing on the theme of PURPOSE and how it helps us achieve the life and business we want. For today's WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series, I'm goin...
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Why Mompreneurs Need a Mompreneur MBA - Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-03-09T14:30
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, on Wednesdays at 9:30am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little in...
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What's Your Purpose for Being a Mompreneur? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-03-02T14:30
What's your purpose in being a mompreneur? It's important to take a step back and remember what's driving you to do what you do, what gives meaning to how you spend your time. With a clear sense of...
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How to Turn Your Great Ideas Into Reality -- Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-02-23T17:00
We've been talking about PASSION this month at Mom Biz Coach and will continue with that theme today. This time, though, we want to talk about how you can turn that passion and the great ideas it g...
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WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Liz Strauss: Your Passion for Business and Life from 2011-02-16T16:00
For the month of February, we're focusing on the theme of PASSION and how it helps us achieve the life and business we want. For today's WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series, I'm g...
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Why Passion Is Important for Mompreneurs -- Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-02-09T16:30
Wanna know how to create a successful mompreneur business? It requires many things, but it starts with passion. Tune in today to learn how passion generates profit for working moms. Join Lara Gall...
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What Happened to the Passion for Biz? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-02-02T17:00
I have been unsubscribing, unfollowing and un-friending people who I once followed as a source of inspiration and learning. These were people who used to share highly valuable content, who were tho...
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Is It Impolite to Be a Powerful Woman? Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-01-26T17:00
Is it impolite to declare you're powerful? Does believing you are powerful make you arrogant, and then less powerful? Are you only powerful if someone else tells you that you are? How does power lo...
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WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series by Mom Biz Coach Lara Galloway from 2011-01-19T17:00
Our focus for the month of January is all about WOMEN + POWER! I'm delighted to announce that Marlynn Schotland, mompreneur extraordinaire and chief of The Power MOB (Mom-Owned Businesses) is my gu...
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Let's Talk About Power--Mom Biz Solutions Show from 2011-01-12T17:00
Today's show we're going to kickoff our month-long focus on Power: How we define it, use it, abuse it, and all too often give it away. How can we mompreneurs be more powerful in our lives, in our r...
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Do Mobile Mompreneurs Get More Done? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-11-04T15:30
Many mompreneurs I know (including myself) embrace a "work anywhere" philosophy when it comes to getting our jobs done without compromising our time with our family. But there are pros and cons to ...
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Take Time to Re-evaluate Your Plan--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-10-21T15:30
I encourage all mompreneurs to set goals, create plans and devise strategies to help them achieve what they want in life and business. But have your plans become outdated? Are you still following t...
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Sanity Savers for Mompreneurs With Day Jobs - Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-09-16T15:30
So many moms are trying to get their business off the ground while still working full or part-time at a regular job. They're dreaming of the day when they'll be able to quit working for someone els...
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Featured Mompreneur Robyn Pellei of Vivevita.com - Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-08-19T15:30
My guest today is Robyn Pellei of Vivevita.com, maker of creative products for families and mother of 9 kids! In my quest to help make the life of a mompreneur a bit more "normal," I am going to ...
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What a Business Coach Can Do for You--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-08-12T15:30
It has been said many times that every successful mom entrepreneur has a coach or a mentor supporting her in her life and her business. If you've ever considered hiring a business coach but were wo...
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Making Important Work Family Balance Choices--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-08-05T15:30
I recently realized I was making some choices that would give me more time to work, the opportunity to really grow my business, but that were at the expense of my time with my family. Listen today ...
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Why Working Moms Are Good for Kids--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-07-15T15:30
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could u...
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What I Learned From Attending the EVO Conference -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-07-01T15:30
I have had the pleasure of meeting so many mompreneurs, friends, colleagues and clients via Social Media like twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. But I just got back from meeting many of my online frie...
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How to Stay Committed -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-06-10T15:30
Today I talk about commitments and how to keep them. Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys ...
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5 Things You Must Do For A Successful Small Business--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-05-27T15:30
Tune in to today's Audio Blog as I share five tips that every small business owner should be doing to run a successful small business. Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday and Thur...
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Will This Business Model Make Me Money?--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-05-13T15:30
Most mompreneurs I know don't have enough time or money to waste any of it on a business idea that isn't viable. Many services businesses operate on a simple business model of trading their experti...
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How to Keep Your Customers -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-05-06T15:30
Conventional marketing wisdom says that it's much easier to sell something to the people who have purchased from you before than it is to find a new client to sell to. But what are you doing to mak...
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How Do You Spell Relief? P-L-A-N! Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-04-29T15:30
I know you're a busy mom entrepreneur and that you're working hard to make your business successful. But today I want to check in with you and see if the massive action you're taking is actually at...
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Does It Make Sense to Give Away Some of Your Expertise? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-04-08T15:30
As entrepreneurs, we have a big hill to climb when it comes to making our small businesses stand out among our competition. How do we get more clients? How can we increase our credibility so that m...
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I've Got a Brand...Now What? -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-03-25T17:30
As a mom entrepreneur, it is critical to have a unique brand that clearly defines what you offer to your target market. So you choose a name, you get a logo, you build a blog or a website...and the...
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Secrets to Being a Wealthy Freelancer--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-03-11T16:30
In this special Audio Blog, I'm interviewing Ed Gandia, co-author of _The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle_. The messages in this book are spot on for momp...
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How to Get Engaged With Your Audience--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-02-25T16:30
I don't know many mompreneurs out there who aren't a wee bit (or a whole lot) worried about their competition. After all, when you put your heart and soul into your business, it really hurts to see...
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Mompreneurs: Define What Stage Your Business Is In So You Can Grow! Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-01-28T16:30
Often times the mompreneurs I coach are frustrated with the results they're getting in their business. They look around them and compare themselves to others who are doing something similar, and th...
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The Trouble With Too Many Skills-Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-01-21T16:30
We mompreneurs are a talented bunch, and rather than slowing down once we have kids, we seem to keep learning more and more and more... While this is certainly important for our growth and developm...
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How to Figure Out What Your Market Needs From You--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-01-14T16:30
OK, so you know that you need to create offerings in your business that solve your target market's pains. But how do you figure out what their pain points are? Tune in today as I discuss some ways ...
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Creating Offerings Your Clients Need-Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2010-01-07T16:30
As an entrepreneur, you know how important it is to always be innovating and coming up with new offerings for your target market. But do you know how to come up with offerings that your audience is...
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Are You Really Ready for Change? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-12-15T16:30
There are times in our lives where signing up for change sounds and even feels right. And then there are times that it just ISN'T right for you. How do you know the difference? Join Lara Galloway, ...
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So You Want to Be a Work at Home Mom-WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Jill Hart from 2009-12-01T17:00
With the unemployment rate nearing 9%, almost double what it was just two years ago and at a 26-year high, many families find themselves in need of a second income. How can women bridge the gap bet...
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What Kids Teach Us About Being Happy--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-11-19T17:00
Inspired by an article in yesterday's Huffington Post, I am making the time on today's Audio Blog to focus on how kids do happy. And this topic is so well-timed with the holidays. Kids know a lot a...
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Ninja Mom's Guide to Productivity In Biz&Life w/Carley Knobloch--WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-11-17T17:00
When it comes to things like organization and time management, moms need to learn all-new skills to keep up with it all. . . even the very best Day Planner doesn’t do you much good if you’re making...
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Using eNewsletter for Mompreneur Businesses - Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-11-12T16:30
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could u...
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Balancing Parenthood With Motherhood w/Sharon Silver--Part XVI of the WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-11-10T17:00
The preschool years (ages 1-6) can be overwhelming and intense; parents may even feel like they're the only parent who's dealing with all of this. Nothing could be further from the truth. Misbehavi...
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A Simple Marketing Plan for Mompreneurs with Mary Hickman-Part XV of the WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-10-27T16:00
As a busy mom entrepreneur, it can be tough to focus on growing your business while running it (and managing your family, too!). But no matter what business you're in, your first job is to always b...
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How to Communicate Authentically w/Felicia Slattery-WoMEN Teleseminar Series Part XIV from 2009-10-27T01:00
As a momprenuer you have a lot of roles to play in your life. Finding your authentic voice can be a challenge with all the “noise” from everything in your world. Join Felicia Slattery as she expl...
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Why Being Lazy Is Critical to Being a Successful Mompreneur--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-22T15:30
Are you working to the point of exhaustion in your business? Are you stressed out from having to learn new strategies, technologies and tools to keep your business growing? Maybe it's time for you ...
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10 Ways Twitter Changed My Business-Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-20T15:30
This months marks my first anniversary on Twitter. As I look back over the last year, it's really stunning how much of a positive impact Twitter has had on my business (and my life!). Join Lara Gal...
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Five Creative Ideas for Market Research--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-15T15:30
OK, you've heard me and others say how critical it is to do market research before you sink time and money into your next business project. But do you actually know how to do it? Today I'll give yo...
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Relationship Building That Gets Results-WoMEN Teleseminar Series Part XIII from 2009-10-13T16:00
Selling doesn't need to be scary or unethical. In fact, your best results come by just being yourself. My guest speaker, Elinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, LLC and Author of "Nice Girls DO Get The S...
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How to Stop Doing Something You Don't Want to Do-Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-08T15:30
Why is it that we keep doing things we don't want to do? We do the thing, we get mad or frustrated that we're wasting our precious time, and then wonder why we keep doing it. This happens all the t...
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Baby Steps to Build Your Brand--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-06T15:30
Once you've defined yourself and your business, it's time to start building your brand. Your brand lets your target audience get to know you, helps them understand how you can help them, and gives ...
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Surround Yourself With Success--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-10-01T15:30
In today's Audio Blog I talk about how carefully choosing the people and circumstances that you allow in your life can cause or hinder your success. Is success normal for you? Are you surrounded by...
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Creating a Marketing Plan for Twitter --Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-09-24T15:30
Want to know how to create a simple Twitter campaign to market your business, product, service or event? That's what I'll be discussing today. Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday a...
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Applying Your Parenting Smarts to Biz--Part XII in the WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Julie Lenzer Kirk from 2009-09-22T16:00
Starting and growing a business is very much like raising children: it can take all your money, keep you up at night, and even sass you back. In her book, "The ParentPrenuer Edge: What Parenting Te...
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I'm Doing Everything I'm Supposed to, But..." -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-09-17T15:30
OK, so you've realized that you need to do something different in your life or your business. And you've studied the best things to do according to the experts. And you have even hired a business c...
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Six Signs a Mompreneur Biz Is Headed for Failure--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-09-10T15:30
There are a lot of reasons we moms decide to start our own businesses, and most often the desire for more freedom and flexibility are two of the biggest. But it's important to understand how the de...
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Finding It for Free--Part XI of WoMEN Teleseminar Series w/Stacey Kannenberg from 2009-09-08T16:00
Growing your mompreneur business takes time, effort, energy and of course, lots of money . . . or does it? In this installment of the "WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need" teleseminar series, my spe...
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10 Time Management Tips for Mompreneurs--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-09-01T15:30
If you feel like you’re constantly juggling motherhood and running a business, it’s time to take a hard look at how you spend your time. On today's Audio Blog, Lara shares simple tips to getting it...
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Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-08-27T15:30
Join Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am ET as she shares mothering tips, business strategies, and the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could u...
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How to Hire a VA (Virtual Assistant)--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-08-25T15:30
If you're growing your business (and I hope you are!), then you'll get to a point where you can't do it all. In today's Audio Blog, I talk about how to hire your own VA, when to hire one, what to l...
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My Toughest Challenges as a Mompreneur--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-08-20T15:30
All of us mom entrepreneurs stumble, struggle and get stuck along the path to a successful life. I sure did. Tune in today when I share some of the things I did wrong when I first started my busine...
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Secrets for Raising a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Home-Based Business-WoMEN Teleseminar Part X from 2009-08-18T16:00
Are you frustrated with trying to manage your business at home and still enjoy time with your family? Wasn't having more time with your family one of the reasons you decided to work from home? Are ...
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How, When and Why to Say NO! Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-08-13T15:30
Often times as mompreneurs we accept jobs, projects and clients into our lives that stress us out, drain us and overwhelm us. Why? Well, many times it's because we're motivated to do so by the fear...
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Learn to Leverage Social Media in Your Business--WoMEN Teleseminar Series Part IX from 2009-08-11T16:00
You've probably been hearing about social media everywhere, from the TV news to the local paper. In today’s unprecedented business environment, you need to avail yourself of every opportunity to r...
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How to Build Your Mompreneur Community w/Traci Bisson--Part VIII of the WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-08-06T16:00
Mompreneurs need all the help we can get, and we need to surround ourselves with a community of people who support, inspire and truly "get" us. But how and where do you look to find this community?...
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How to Land Your First Client -- Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-08-04T15:30
Are you doing everything you know to do to get that first client? Do you have no clue what else to do to get sales? Are you frustrated because you aren't sure what isn't working in your marketing s...
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DIY Publicity for Mompreneurs w/Elena Verlee--Part VIII of the WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-07-28T16:00
The WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series offered by Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, continues with special guest, Elena Verlee, author of "How to Do PR in Your Pajamas." Elena wi...
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The Definition of Insanity--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-07-23T15:30
We've all heard the definition of insanity: "Doing the same thing and expecting different results." But no matter how insane this may be, most of us are doing exactly this somewhere in our lives. W...
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How to Keep Your Family&Your Business Thriving at the Same Time--WoMEN Teleseminar Series from 2009-07-21T15:30
The WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series offered by Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, continues with special guest, Debbye Cannon, the BusinessMom Mentor. Debbye will join us and s...
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Are You Waiting for the Right Moment? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-07-16T15:30
Most of us mompreneurs procrastinate, but so often the thing we're putting off is something extremely important to us. So why do we put it off? Do you know what you're waiting for? What are the con...
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WAHMs: Does Your Routine Support You? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-07-09T15:30
Many of us mompreneurs find ourselves feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, frustrated, resentful and exhausted trying to keep all the balls in the air. Routines can be a powerful tool to help mompren...
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How to Deal With Breakdowns--Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-07-07T15:30
We all experience breakdowns from time to time--a conflict with a business partner or colleague, some expectations you had not being met with a friend, a fight with your husband... Bad things happe...
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How Do You Value Your Time? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-06-25T15:30
We all get the same 24 hours everyday, but since time is the most precious asset for mompreneurs, it's especially important that we make powerful choices about how we spend it. Join Lara Galloway,...
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Automate Your Business to Attract Thousands of Ideal Clients - WoMEN Teleseminar Series Part VII from 2009-06-23T16:00
I've been answering a lot of questions in my coaching groups lately about the idea of creating a sustainable business model for mom entrepreneurs and work at home moms. The bottom line is this: if ...
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Harness Your Money-Making Talent: Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-06-18T15:30
What are your best money-making talents? Are you putting them to work in your business? Are you doing work you love? If you love what you do, it's easier for you to do it, and probably will transla...
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Does Your Website Speak to Your Readers? Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-06-16T15:30
Many of us mompreneurs try to protect or hide the fact that we're also solopreneurs, a company of one. Why? For most, we're concerned that we won't be seen as credible, professional, established, o...
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You're Speaking My Language! Mom Biz Coach Audio Blog from 2009-06-11T15:30
One of our biggest needs is to be understood (Can I get an "Amen!" from all the women reading this?). We need to know that someone, somewhere out there really "gets us" and relates to us. Learn how...
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