Game Change: Business of Massage Therapy

116: How to Get Proper Sleep

On today’s show, Elise highlights how to sleep better and live longer, according to Karen Weeks. Elise just happened to find a blog in which Karen discussed the importance of getting enough sleep in order to face the day, improve health, and live longer. If you are having trouble sleeping or if you’re interested in the positive benefits of getting enough sleep, tune in to today’s episode. What you’ll hear in this episode: * See your doctor. * Fix your diet. * Stay active. * Be mindful. * Develop a sleep routine. * Invest in a mattress. * No quick fixes If you feel that you need further assistance with your business, you may consider hiring a business coach. Game Change Business of Massage Therapy offers these services for optimizing your business. Check out our website for amazing resources. Resources mentioned in this episode: Karen Weeks [http://www.elderwellness.net]

112: Hilde Fossen: Get Style and Confidence

As women entrepreneurs, whether working inside or outside the home, it is important to feel positive and to dress and feel good about ourselves at various functions. Joining Elise on the show today is International Fashion Stylist, Hilde Fossen. Hilde is the go-to stylist for women entrepreneurs. Hilde Fossen is a fashion designer and design teacher turned online stylist. She now teaches international businesswomen how to nail their style, so they can wow their clients and sell more. Her mission is to get every single woman to fall head over heels in love with her own body, by learning how to dress for her body type. She formally trained at École Superieure de la Mode and has over 20 years of experience as a fashion designer in Europe, designing clothes that retailed to millions. She has styled top entrepreneurs, Fashion Week models, and rock stars on national TV. What you’ll hear in this episode: * Hilde’s program, Get Style and Confidence * Communicating what your business can do for others by the ways you dress * Hilde shares why she began a career as a fashion stylist * Get Style Confidence program name origin * Properly fitting clothing helps boost confidence * Growing as a person when starting a business * Challenges of pursuing a career in the fashion industry * Hilde shares how she promotes her business * Advantages of creating an email list * Using Facebook as a marketing channel * Creating social media posts to evoke responses from readers * Hilde shares the best advice she’s been given * Mixing professional and casual clothing If you feel that you need further assistance with your business, you may consider hiring a business coach. Game Change Business of Massage Therapy offers these services for optimizing your business. Check out our website for amazing resources. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get Style Confidence Website [http://getstyleconfidence.com/] Get Style Confidence - Baby [http://getstyleconfidence.com/baby/] Get Style Confidence - Tummy [http://www.getstyleconfidence/tummy] Get Style Confidence on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Get-Style-Confidence-1613852042270519/] The Persuasion Revolution Website [https://www.thepersuasionrevolution.com] mentioned by Hilde

111: 5 Things Successful People Will Commit To

What separates successful people from those who are struggling to become successful? Are you ready to move forward toward a successful career, but don’t know what you could do differently to improve? On today’s episode, I will discuss some of the things successful people commit to do. What you’ll hear in this episode: * Step 1: Be persistent! * Step 2: Set goals. Once you set your goal, do the work. * Step 3: Surround yourself with the right people. * Step 4: Self-awareness * Step 5: Never quit learning! If you feel that you need  further assistance, you may consider hiring a business coach. Game Change Business of Massage Therapy offers these services for optimizing your business. Check out our website for amazing resources. Resources mentioned in this episode: Game Change Your Biz [https://www.facebook.com/gamechangeyourbiz/] Facebook Group Game Change Your Biz [https://www.gamechangeyourbiz.com] Website

110: Preparing for Your Career

Do you know how to prepare for your career in massage therapy after completing school? In this episode, Elise shares steps and resources to help you prepare for beginning your business in massage therapy. What you’ll hear in this episode: * Step 1: Pass licensing. I advise you to take the exam as soon as possible after completing school. * Step 2: Do an online profile with a locator service like AMTA or ABMP Association in order to get leads for new clients. * Step 3: Hone your soft skills. * Step 4: Continue your education in order to further develop your skills and technique. * Step 5: Take care of your mind and body. * Step 6: Start building your Massage Therapy resume. * Step 7: Build a website for your business. If you feel that you need further assistance, you may consider hiring a business coach. Game Change Business of Massage Therapy offers these services for optimizing your business. Check out our website for amazing resources. Resources mentioned in this episode: Game Change Your Biz [https://www.gamechangeyourbiz.com] AMTA [https://www.amtamassage.org/index.html] - American Massage Therapy Association ABMP [https://www.abmp.com] - Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals

109: Five Positive Ways to Reduce Stress and Recharge

Do you find yourself caught up in your daily grind and feeling like you aren’t taking care of yourself as you should? Learn how you can reduce stress and recharge yourself while maintaining relationships and a successful career. What you’ll hear in this episode: * Learn how to reduce stress and avoid burnout. * Prioritize self-care amidst the daily grind. * Block out a little time each day to recharge. * 5 important steps to reduce stress * Step 1 - Exercise * Step 2 - Spend time with family and friends. * Step 3 - Obtain virtual help with your business. * Step 4 - Give back to your community. * Step 5 - Connect with other entrepreneurs. * Balance areas of your life to find peace and fulfillment.