The BilliJo Buzz

Burnout prevention & recovery. Episode #4 of The BilliJo Buzz

As a self-employed mortgage broker and female business owner, I know firsthand how easy it is to stay "on" all the time. In this episode, I'm talking about why vacations aren't a luxury for entrepreneurs, they're a necessity. When your business depends on you, rest can feel irresponsible. But the truth is, stepping away is one of the smartest moves you can make. Vacations help regulate stress, prevent burnout, sharpen decision-making, and reignite creativity, all things that directly impact how we show up for our clients and our families. The best part is you can also take vacations & work at the same time!! How fun is that.I dive into why women in business especially struggle to unplug, how constant hustle affects our health and mindset, and why taking time off actually makes you a better leader, a better business owner, and a better human. If you've ever felt guilty about resting, worried your business will fall apart without you, or struggled to give yourself permission to pause this episode is for you. Because success isn't just about closing deals… it's about building a life you don't need to escape from. It's okay to enjoy both!

The BilliJo Buzz ~ Episode #3: Country Roots & Real Estate Results with Michele Giraud from VIP Realty in Tomah Wisconsin. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Learn as Michele learns how "Getting out of her own way"!

What a great way to start the new year with a bang‼️‼️✔️🎯 Episode Three of "The BilliJo Buzz Podcast" features a conversation with my guest ~ Michele Giraud, a dedicated Realtor with over 20 years of experience serving the Wisconsin Tri-state area. Michele brings not only deep industry knowledge, but also a genuine passion for helping her clients feel confident and cared for throughout the buying and selling process.❤️❤️ Outside of real estate, Michele loves life in the country. She enjoys riding and showing 🐎 horses, spending quality time with her family and grandkids, and embracing everything that comes with rural living. That same attention to detail and pride carries over into her real estate work, especially when it comes to staging homes to perfection, so they shine during showings and help sellers achieve top dollar $$🎯‼️❤️ Michele is now proudly working with VIP Realty out of Tomah, Wisconsin, where she continues to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results for her clients. This episode is a great listen for anyone who values experience, heart, and professionalism in real estate & wants to learn how to use Social Media to "Get out of your own way"! Thank you Michele for being a guest on my Podcast. Check it out! ❤️ Love, Your host ~ BilliJo Petroselli Mortgage Broker & Owner of Affordable Mortgage Financing LLC

Getting out of your own way in business with BilliJo Petroselli and guest Lydia Van Tassel, Real Estate Agent with @properties Realty.

Have you ever felt like you're in your own way in business? Join me on this interview with Lydia Van Tassel, daughter of two Military Officers, who has moved from state to state as a young woman and learning her own way in life. After moving into roughly 17-homes, which is typical for a military family, she found a love for fixing up homes and learning how to rehab them along side with her family. Not knowng she'd end up a realtor. Lydia trusts in her faith to overcome any obstacle in her way and to provide for her. She found her way back to Monroe County where she's established a wonderful career in Real Estate. She's grown each year and continues to grow. Lydia loves helping others so much that she started a group to help other women business owners like herself, called "Women's Entrepreneurs in Monroe County and Surrounding Areas". Lydia leads this group through discussions, leadership, networking, goals, and how to grow! Tune in and find out how Lydia deals with the struggles of being a business owner and rising above the competition. She's overcome some of her own fears over the past few years and just recently made the switch to full-time realtor to better serve her clients. Lydia loves to read her bible, work out, spend time with her family, and she truly loves people. Grab a cup of coffee and tune into this wonderful interview that lifts your spirits and shows you how you can utilize your faith to grow in so many ways and get out of your own way! I've personally worked with Lydia many times in several real estate transactions and I can say she's a TOP NOTCH realtor & I love working with her! I hope you enjoy our second episode of "The BilliJo Buzz" Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and please feel free to comment, leave a review, and share this Podcast with your friends & family! We certainly appreciate you. Enjoy! <3

Getting out of your own way in business with BilliJo Petroselli and guest Ashley Giesecke with Boujee Beauty Salon

Have you ever felt like you're in your own way in your business? Join me on this interview with a new business owner Ashley Giesecke of Boujee Beauty Salon, in Tomah Wisconsin. We dive into the things that stand in the way for any business owner and how to overcome them. Not everyone deals with the struggles of being a business owner in the same way. Hear what Ashley has to say about her new business and she explains to BilliJo how she has overcome some of her own fears over the past few months after just starting her business. I hope you enjoy our very first podcast with The BilliJo Buzz.