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Are you ready to start living your life on purpose?  If so, it’s time to stop saying I don’t have time and start living by what you truly want in your life.  Your priorities.  How often do you find yourself saying something like: “Ugh, I just don’t have time for that”? Whether it’s a workout, time with family, starting that dream side hustle, or even something as simple as reading a book.  It’s so easy to fall into this habit of be...

You are setting goals in your business or your personal life; you know what is going to move the needle, but you still find yourself procrastinating.  You are not focusing on the right tasks.  You are looking for the motivation or drive, and once you get the motivation, then you’ll get started, but honestly, how long have you been waiting for this right time in your business or even in your personal life?  In today’s podcast episod...

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt completely uncertain about how things were going to turn out? Maybe you're in one right now. When you’re in a high-stress profession, uncertainty is something you deal with all the time. Whether it's the unpredictability of the economy or a difficult customer or client, we often find ourselves wishing we had more control.  What if I told you that you can create certainty even in an u...

The April 15th deadline is closing in on us quickly.  As a business owner, you have a lot of things you need to take care of, and filing your tax return is probably one of those things you put at the bottom of your list.  I get it, I understand how hard it can be, and I’ve talked to many business owners who dread filing their tax returns.  It is something that comes around every year, so you would think it would get easier, but eve...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly putting other people’s needs before your own? Do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Maybe you feel guilty for turning someone down or worry that speaking your truth might upset others. If so, you’re likely caught in the cycle of people-pleasing, a habit that, over time, can drain your energy, increase stress, and leave you feeling resentful.  Do you wish you could break free from...

Have you ever started something and fizzled out after a few days? I often hear about this when people are starting a diet or a new exercise program, but it isn’t only in our personal lives that we might find we are lacking in consistency. Creating habits so that you can remain consistent in whatever you are trying to accomplish will be the key to your success in your business or your personal life. Consistency will keep you on trac...

Do you ever feel guilty for resting? Like if you’re not constantly working, you’re somehow falling behind or being lazy?  If you’re in a high-stress profession, I know how easy it is to push yourself to keep going, even when your body and mind are begging for a break. But I want you to know that rest isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.  And yet, so many of my clients tell me they don’t take breaks because they don’t want to be seen a...

Have you ever wondered what success is and how you will know when you have reached it?  Understanding what success means to you is the only way you will ever know when you have reached success in your business or your personal life.  In today’s podcast episode, I will help you define what achieving success in your business and your personal life will look like.  There isn’t a simple answer when it comes to success.  You want to mak...

Have you ever had a stretch of time where you really felt productive?  Like you were on top of everything, crossing things off your list, and making real progress? And then there are the other times when it feels like no matter how much you work, you’re still spinning your wheels.  What does productivity really mean to you? Do you define it by how much you’re doing, how much effort you’re putting in, or is it about the actual resul...

A common question I receive from clients is how they should be recording their loans in QuickBooks.  I often see clients set up their loans the wrong way.  They will sometimes appear on a report where they shouldn’t be, which can throw off any tax planning the client is trying to do.  I know clients are trying their best and working hard to keep up with their bookkeeping, but every month when they record their loan payments, they k...

Do you ever wonder if you are experiencing burnout?  Burnout seems to be a topic that hits home for so many of us.  I’m not talking about just feeling a little tired or having a stressful week. I’m talking about full-on, deep, emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion.  You know, the kind of burnout that makes you question everything, from your career to your purpose to whether you’ll ever feel like yourself again.  Let’s dive in…

One of the most popular questions I receive throughout the year, and especially during tax season, is which receipts do I need to keep for my business, and the follow-up for this question is typically how I should keep these receipts.  Both are great questions, and in today’s podcast episode, I go over which receipts you need to keep in your business as well as the best ways that my clients have found to keep these receipts so that...

Have you ever struggled with trying to do it all?  You know what I’m talking about, right? That constant juggling act where you have all the balls in the air, saying “yes” to everything and everyone, feeling like you have to be everything to everybody. And at the end of the day, you’re exhausted, frustrated, maybe even resentful, wondering why you’re the one left drained when all you wanted to do was help.  Here’s the thing:  You d...

As a solopreneur or business owner, you know how hard you work each and every day.  When working day in and day out, you can easily fall into a regular grind and realize you aren’t as happy as you used to be.  It’s essential to include things in your day that bring you joy so that you don’t develop burnout and so that you can continue to enjoy your business.  In today’s podcast episode, I am diving into the top ways you can start o...

How many times have you thought to yourself that it had to be all or nothing?  Thinking like this can often hold you back from accomplishing what you want in your life.  It can keep you from creating new beliefs about your future.  Sure, all-or-nothing thinking makes it easy on us because there aren’t any grey areas, but it also leaves us thinking everything is one way or another.  It doesn’t give us the opportunity to dig deeper t...

Technology can help you move your business forward, but when you are already pressed for time, and your budget doesn’t allow for too many additional expenditures, you may not know where you should turn next.  There are many options when you start to look into technology, but knowing what the top performers are can help you narrow down your search for the perfect fit for your business.  In today’s podcast episode, I am covering the ...

Do you ever think about the endless opportunities you have available to you in your life?  Not only do you need to be aware of these opportunities, but if it is truly something you want in your life, you need to make sure you are taking action on them.  There is an abundance of opportunities in life.  Ready to start being more aware of the opportunities in your life?  Let’s dive in…

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Whether you are thinking about starting a new business or you currently have a business, you may be experiencing excuses and fears that are holding you back from moving forward.  Starting a business or expanding your existing business can be scary.  There are many risks that you, as a business owner, take on, but no matter where you are in your business journey, you need to be aware of when you are using excuses and fear to hold yo...

We all know it is healthy to set boundaries in our lives, but have you ever wondered if you were truly setting a boundary or if you were using a boundary to avoid something in your life?  There are times when we are feeling resentment or frustration in our lives and it’s important to understand the difference between if you are setting a healthy boundary or truly avoiding something.  Ready to learn more?  Let’s dive in…

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