There's room enough for you. And the woman next to you, too.
I don't know what it is about women-- especially women in business-- but we often don't treat each other very well.
It's like we've believed the lie that there are only so many spots for women at the tippy top of the business world. There's only so much...money, influence, prestige, confidence, acclaim…to go around. The scarcity mentality tells us that if "she" gets something, then I don't get that thing.
Read MoreI got to sit down with Mary Baird-Wilcock on her show, The Simplifiers Podcast.
As a former wedding planner herself, Mary was the perfect person to ask me about how to simplify the process of starting a floral design business.
Mary and I talk all about the one simple question you need to ask yourself as you’re starting your floral business, streamlining processes, hiring teams, pricing for setup and delivery, and so much more!
Read MoreIt’s our last business spotlight, and I can’t wait to share Meghan’s story with you! If you’ve missed any of my previous business spotlights, make sure to check out the first blog post in this series!
Now, let’s meet Meghan!
Meghan loved her job as a corporate accountant. When she got pregnant with her daughter, however, she decided she wanted to stay home with her while she was little. Meghan knew she needed something besides momming to work on while she stayed home, and decided to invest in herself.
Read MoreBy now you know what’s coming! Another spotlight story from another struggling business owner. In Betty and Mark’s story, #thestruggleisreal. Let’s take a look…
Betty and Mark have been married for thirty-two years, and are finally living their dreams. Betty spent years as a mom and homemaker while Mark worked as a high school shop teacher. They both loved their roles and the home environment they created, but after years of putting big personal aspirations aside, they’ve reinvented themselves as venue owners.
Read MoreToday I drove four hours to take a three hour lunch with a friend. I spend my whole work day doing exactly what I wanted (aka not really working.
I still made it home in time to pick up my kiddos from school AND my business bank account had more money in it when I got home than when I left.
Read MoreI can’t wait to share another business spotlight with you this week. Let’s take a peek into the behind the scenes of Whitney’s business...
Whitney is a mother of three young kids. She loves staying home with her kids, and adding to her family income with some wedding work. She got her start doing flowers and planning for weddings, baby showers, and parties for her family and friends. Now, she’s trying to transition from a side hobby to a real business that makes real money. And that means working with people who aren’t just looking for a good deal (aka… not family or friends).
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I teach fellow wedding professionals the exact systems, sales processes, tools, scripts, and templates I used to make a (six figure) living designing flowers and planning weddings, all while raising my three kids. Because what's the point of owning your own business if you can't live your dream life?
I've been named a top wedding planner by Southern Living magazine, and have my wedding and floral work featured in PEOPLE magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Once Wed, and more.
And my signature straight-shooting business insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.
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