Finding Freedom with Simple Systems

EP 88 - How To Shift Things In Life to Make Your Dream a Reality with Ariel Smith

Do you want the freedom to be able to follow where your life is leading you? Are you not sure how to make that shift in your life to actually achieve your dreams? In this episode, Ariel shares how she was able to shift her life so she could follow something she was passionate about. She shares her lessons learned from sacrificing who she was so she could become all the things to all people to giving herself the space to actually rest. Ariel shares her experience of how a professor opened a doorway for her to what she was passionate about. She gives insight into how finding this passion has turned into a podcast and a career but also what she discovered about herself in the process. She also shares her moment of burnout and how that reshaped how she values her time. Ariel's story shows how one person can make a difference just by shifting their life to allow their dreams to fit into it. If you have a dream but aren’t sure how you can make it a reality, then listen in to Ariel’s inspiring story. IN THIS EPISODE: * Learn the importance of giving yourself the freedom to follow where your life is leading * Understand how to decide what needs to shift in your life to make room for your dreams * Discover some methods to avoid burnout LINKS AND RESOURCES: Connect with Ariel [ariel@podnicheacademy.com] Follow Ariel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamariel_smith/?hl=en] Check out PodNiche Academy [https://podniche-academy.teachable.com/] Check out Re/dreamr brand [https://www.instagram.com/redreamr_lifestyle/?hl=en] SOP Shoppe [https://kariandcompany.com/shop] Website [https://kariandcompany.com/home] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kari.and.company/] Apply to work with Kari & Company [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/kari_roberts_coaching_154878/cf_id/5d83d900d8285705c8b97471] Finding Forrester by James W. Ellison [https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Forrester-Medallion-Editions-Readers/dp/B00AK3R7SU] To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast [https://kariandcompany.com/podcast]

EP 87 - How To Grow an Engaged Community with Deb Schell

Have you been thinking of starting an online community or membership? Are you afraid that having a community is overwhelming and stressful? In this episode, Deb shares how you can have a community that really lights you up and builds your network. She shares her secrets to making your online community really simple and something you love contributing to. Deb shares how she found the right people for her community and how she supports them. She gives insight into the vital thing your community needs and how knowing why you created your community is the most important thing. She also shares some platforms that will make it so the people in your community don’t become distracted. Connecting with people and building relationships is something very important to Deb and something she knows will help your business grow. If you have been thinking of starting an online community, then this episode will give you all the details to do just that! IN THIS EPISODE: * Learn how to create a community without being overwhelmed * Understand the importance of nurturing your community * Discover the best platforms to host your community on LINKS AND RESOURCES: How to find Deb [https://findcalmhere.com/] Connect with Deb on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debschell/] Listen to the Comuunity Stragety Podcast [https://findcalmhere.com/podcast/] SOP Shoppe [https://kariandcompany.com/shop] Website [https://kariandcompany.com/home] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kari.and.company/] Apply to work with Kari & Company [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/kari_roberts_coaching_154878/cf_id/5d83d900d8285705c8b97471] Register for the Overwhelmed to organized Summit [https://www.overwhelmedtoorganizedsummit.com/] Business of Belonging by David Spinks [https://www.amazon.com/Business-Belonging-Community-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1119766125] Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach [https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=radical+acceptance+by+tara+brach&qid=1660578535&s=books&sprefix=radical+accept%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-1] To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast [https://kariandcompany.com/podcast]

EP 86 - When You Have to Pivot in Your Business

How do you know when it’s time to pivot your business? What are the things involved with making that pivot? In this episode, Kari shares her story of making a pivot in her business. She shares her lessons learned - everything from knowing when her business wasn’t feeling aligned to making the changes she needed to make. Kari shares how your business is not an extension of you and who you are.  She gives insight into asking yourself the questions to make sure that your business is aligned with your purpose. She also shares how making those changes has helped her get back on track with the business she has always wanted to create. Looking back, Kari knows it was the best decision she could have made for her business even though it was difficult in the moment. If you are feeling like something isn’t aligned in your business, then listen in to this episode so you can make the pivot you need in your business. IN THIS EPISODE: * Learn how to recognize when your business needs to pivot * Understand that sometimes pivoting is a difficult decision * Discover why pivoting is the best thing you can do for your business LINKS AND RESOURCES: SOP Shoppe [https://kariandcompany.com/shop] Website [https://kariandcompany.com/home] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kari.and.company/] Apply to work with Kari & Company [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/kari_roberts_coaching_154878/cf_id/5d83d900d8285705c8b97471] Listen to Episode 26: New Name, New Focus [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-new-name-new-focus/id1530178789?i=1000515088511]

EP 85 - The power of productized services to make more money and work less with Audrey Joy Kwan

Do you want to grow your business but you don’t have time to take on more clients? Have you ever thought of starting an agency? If you have thought of starting an agency, are you lost on where to begin? In this episode, Audrey shares how she has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses by starting an agency. She shares all the tips that she has learned through the years and what starting an agency could mean for your business. Audrey shares what pieces of your business you can give to team members, who you should hire first, and what her business looks like now. She gives insight into the four elements of creating a productized service for your business. She also shares what mini-steps you can take to scale your business into an agency. From the fear of managing people to letting go of some of the pieces of your business, Audrey has you covered with all the tips and tricks If you are ready to uplevel your business, then listen in to this amazing episode. IN THIS EPISODE: * Learn what an agency is * Understand how to start building your business into an agency * Discover the four elements you need to scale your business LINKS AND RESOURCES: How to Find Audrey [https://audreyjoykwan.com/] Follow Audrey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwanaudrey/] Small But Mighty Agency Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/small-but-mighty-agency/id1557593583] Get the Mighty Pod Model Chest Sheet [https://audreyjoykwan.com/mightypodmodel] SOP Shoppe [https://kariandcompany.com/shop] Website [https://kariandcompany.com/home] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kari.and.company/] Apply to work with Kari & Company [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/kari_roberts_coaching_154878/cf_id/5d83d900d8285705c8b97471] Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers [https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Fear-Do-Anyway/dp/0345487427] To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast [https://kariandcompany.com/podcast]

EP 84 - Why I Transitioned from Solopreneur to Agency Owner

When do you know when it’s time to transition your business from solopreneur to agency? What are the steps you should take? In this solo episode, Kari shares her story of how her business started out as a solopreneur and how she grew it into the agency it is today. She shares how she knew she was ready to change the way she was running her business and what her first step was. Kari shares the first person she hired and why she made that decision. She gives insight into how she changed how she was generating income so she could have the life and business she wanted. She also shares how it’s important to really know how you want your business to look so you can set it up for success. Kari runs her agency on her terms and always keeps her goal for her business and life in mind. If you have been thinking of transitioning into an agency then this episode is a must listen! IN THIS EPISODE: * Learn the difference between a solopreneur and an agency * Understand what your first step should be to become an agency * Discover why you need to have a goal for your business LINKS AND RESOURCES: SOP Shoppe [https://kariandcompany.com/shop] Website [https://kariandcompany.com/home] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kari.and.company/] Apply to work with Kari & Company [https://www.honeybook.com/widget/kari_roberts_coaching_154878/cf_id/5d83d900d8285705c8b97471] Listen to Episode #28: Side Hustler to Virtual CFO with Stephanie Skryzowski [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-side-hustler-to-virtual-cfo-with-stephanie-skryzowski/id1530178789?i=1000517050906] Tango chrome extension [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tango-screenshots-trainin/lggdbpblkekjjbobadliahffoaobaknh] To get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to my website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast [https://kariandcompany.com/podcast]