Amplify Ambition: Time Management Tips for Women Solopreneurs and Independent Podcasters

119. Seasonal vs. Sustainable Business?

I've been seeing a lot of people let go of podcasts or business offers and now it's time to take a look at your own plans.
This short episode will give you several questions to reflect upon as you enter Q2.
 
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118. Hire a CPA with Crystalynn Shelton

Have you been avoiding numbers in your business because they feel intimidating?
You can stop giving in to those fears with the support and wisdom of today's guests.
In this episode, you will hear reasons to learn basic accounting in a way that will make numbers your favorite part of the growth strategy.
Crystalynn Shelton is a licensed CPA and QuickBooks Top 100 ProAdvisor helping startups, small businesses, and million-dollar companies alike take control of their finances through accounting software training and consulting. Crystalynn’s number-crunching interest was sparked after taking a high-school bookkeeping course, and on completing the course, she was determined to become a CPA. For the last 20 years, she has done just that, leading accounting departments for Fortune 500 companies like Intuit, Texaco, and Paramount Pictures.
In 2010, Crystalynn went on to found her own consulting business. Since then, she has gone on to publish Mastering QuickBooks, a three-time Amazon Bestseller now in its fourth edition, and coached more than 100 clients, all the while serving as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for the last 13 years teaching bookkeeping and QuickBooks courses. Along with her fulfilling consulting business, Crystalynn enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband and watching her beloved Dallas Cowboys play.
Learn more
Website: https://www.crystalynnshelton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalynn.shelton.5/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalynn-shelton-cpa-09436995
Twitter: @CrystalynnPens
Instagram: @Crysalynn Shelton
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117. Achieving Your Ambitious Dreams with Deon Stokes

It's one thing to set goals, but it takes commitment to make them happen when on the roller coaster of life. Deon is living proof that we can get back up and make dreams a reality when we embrace the ambition within us. Stay tuned to hear the 3 L's of success.
In the meantime, here is more about today's guest: Deon Stokes, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur and offers more than 15 years of experience as the Founder/CEO of Joint Effort a Forensic Marketing Agency, the Founder and Visionary of the podcast and web series The Failure Report, Co-Host of the podcast Leading In Color with Marta Miranda Straub, the tech developer of Pivot, a Professional Wellness Marketplace - powered by Google and the curator of The Ambition Planner, a daily planner for entrepreneurs and professionals of faiths.
After 13 years as a political manager and strategist, Deon retired to focus her time and attention on her purpose - helping women thrive. She focused on solving the biggest problem in business - how to start a successful business, how to grow that business, and how to Make More Money. After losing 100% of her marketing company's clients in just 13 days due to COVID she decided to use the quiet space to fully develop The Ambition Planner.
Although Deon is proud of the 100s of women she supported over her 15 + years in marketing she has no idea that in less than 1 year of owning The Ambition Planner, she would have helped 1,000s of women get organized, create realistic goals, and achieve their most ambitious dreams.
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116. A Checklist to Profit with a Plan

Creating profit margins in your business starts with knowing your business goals, breakeven costs, and a pricing strategy.
Inside this episode, I will unpack personal lessons and several ways to ensure that you are creating purpose and profits with the work that you do.
 
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115. Building a Strategy for Confidence

We have all been asked about the why behind our business. Answering that question requires confidence, even more than the courage it took to start our business in the first place.
Having the core belief to start is great, but we also must take action toward achieving our goals by getting out of our comfort zone.
Inside you'll hear:
the various types of confidence
how to improve your communication
using confidence as proof to achieve results 
why setting intentional goals matter in combination with self-awareness
 
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114. Lessons from the Art World with Stephanie Graham

Stephanie Graham is a photographer and filmmaker based in Chicago with a focus in portraits and narrative scenes. Her work draws on subcultures, social class, suburbia, and black cultural identity. After receiving her BA at Columbia College Chicago in Cinematography and Photography, Graham went on to work in film /television production and is currently working on NBC’s Chicago PD in the set decorating department and runs a bi-weekly podcast titled “noseyAF”
We discuss:
The value of surrounding yourself with people looking to learn and grow
The importance of loyalty during collaborations
Why fun matters for business owners
For collaborations or commissioned work, please email: stephanie@missgraham.com
Join her email list to receive my monthly studio letters: https://www.missgraham.com/studioletters
Follow on Instagram @Stephaniegraham
 
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113. Steps to a Strategic Roadmap

In this episode, you'll get the breakdown of how I build strategic roadmaps with each of my clients.
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112. Publicity through Podcast Guesting with Christina Lenkowski

Not sure what your next move is when pitching - and interviewing - on podcasts?
If you find yourself unsure of what might be best when it comes to getting on podcasts, this episode is for you
Here's what we cover:
Discover how to leverage podcast interviews to increase your business success.
Learn the importance of having an attitude of service over self-promotion when appearing on podcasts.
Uncover the power of connecting with hosts and audiences on a deeper level when pitching.
Meet my Guest:
Christina Lenkowski is a forward-thinking podcast publicist and educator for entrepreneurs, speakers, and authors looking to expand their credibility and go from “best-kept secret” to “go-to expert” in their industries through being a guest on other people’s podcasts.In 2019, after 13 years working in the PR realm, Christina discovered what being a guest on podcasts did for her online-based business -- since then she’s dedicated her work to helping other business owners, particularly women, see the same kind of results.She’s been a guest on over 40 podcasts, including Her Empire Builder, Proffitt Podcast, and The Heather Sager Show, and helped her private clients get booked on over 250 top-rated shows, including Hello Seven with Rachel Rodgers, The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall, The Copywriter Club and Get Paid with Claire Pelletreau, among others.
Website: https://www.publicityxchristina.com/
 
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111. Strategies for Authentic Decision Making

Making decisions is the primary factor for leadership. In this episode, you'll hear 4 ways to ensure you make choices that align with your values as a person and business owner.
 
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110. Living Called and Confidence with Yolanda King

What if I put myself out there and fail?
If you are ready to stop living your life on autopilot and giving your time and energy to things that don’t satisfy you. then this episode is for you
Meet our Guest:
Yolanda King is a Social Worker, life coach, Ministry leader, and the host of the She Called and Confident Podcast which focuses on empowering women to pick up the mantle of their calling full of confidence in knowing who they are and what they are destined to do. She is passionate about leading women out of their insecurities, doubts, hurts, and offenses to break through their upper limits to create a life and career they love. Yolanda believes that everyone has a story and a calling that is going to make a difference in this world. Through her ministry work and online business, she leads others to grow an unshakable confidence that is rooted in their identity so that they can show up powerfully to what matters most in life and in their calling.
 
Podcast: She is Called and Confident
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/iamyolandaking/
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