The Mompreneur Mindset Podcast

S3EP13-How to Start a Profitable Business with Your Spouse with Julia Barbaro

Do you want to take your entrepreneurial spirit to the next level by starting a business with your spouse? Are you both passionate about creating something together that’s bigger than yourselves and can result in long-term financial success? Turning your dreams into reality can be daunting and nerve-wracking, but it is also extremely rewarding.  In this guest episode, Julia Barbaro, a homeschooling mom of six children, wife, certified life and marriage coach and author helps us look at some of the important factors to consider when taking on the exciting endeavor of starting a business with your spouse.  In this episode we discuss: {03:05} How Julia decided to start a business with her husband {06:46} Seeing each other’s gifts and how to let the desire to start a business together happen organically  {09:32} Being supportive instead of trying to fix everything {11:59} The benefits of starting a business with your spouse {16:36}The biggest challenges Julia faced when starting a business with her husband {28:58} How to ensure you have a strong relationship with your spouse outside of work {33:04} Being intentional with your communication with your spouse {35:42} Advice for the mompreneur considering starting a business  with her spouse Resources mentioned in this episode: Websites: https://www.jakeandgino.com [https://www.jakeandgino.com], https://www.juliaandgino.com [https://www.juliaandgino.com]  Connect with Julia: Facebook - @jakeandgino  [https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino] Instagram -@jakeandgino [https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/]   @julia_barbaro [https://www.instagram.com/julia_barbaro_/] LinkedIn - Jake and Gino  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino ] YouTube - Jake and Gino [https://www.youtube.com/jakeandgino ] Twitter -@jakeandgino [https://twitter.com/JakeandGino]   Ways to Work With Gianna: Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc [https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc] for more information. You can also watch a demo [https://www.loom.com/share/b3d5d1ff8ec94d8fa1e83a429896567e] or book a FREE Voxer call here [https://bookme.name/giannadiggs/lite/free-consultation-call]. Connect With Gianna Online: * Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com [https://www.giannadiggs.com] * Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_ [https://www.instagram.com/giannadiggs_] * Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/themompreneurmindsetpodcast] * Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs [https://www.facebook.com/giannadiggs]

S3EP12-Pivoting with Purpose: How to Make Strategic Changes Without Trashing Your Plan with Stefani Boyd

Feeling overwhelmed by the need to make changes in your business? You're not alone! Being a mom entrepreneur can be an incredibly challenging and unpredictable rollercoaster ride. But it doesn't have to stay that way - if you know how to pivot with purpose. With strategic changes, you don't have to throw out your whole plan or start from scratch; instead, let's work together on finding ways to reinvigorate what you already have and propel yourself into success.  In this guest episode, Stefani Boyd shares her insights on how to pivot strategically and avoid trashing your business plan. We discuss the importance of recognizing when it's time to pivot your business, and identifying signs that indicate a pivot may be necessary. Stefani shares strategies for making a successful pivot in your business, including overcoming challenges and ensuring customer and client retention during a pivot. We also talk about advice for mompreneurs who need to make a pivot in their business but are afraid, and how to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.  Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is full of valuable insights on how to adapt and thrive in business. In this episode we discuss: *  {03:38} Recognizing when it's time to pivot your business *  {04:56} What Stefani means by “Pivot, don’t trash the plan.” * {10:36}  Identifying signs that indicate a pivot may be necessary * {16:32} How to overcome challenges when pivoting your business * {20:31} How to ensure  customer and client retention during a business pivot * {22:44} Advice for mompreneurs who need to make a pivot in their business but are afraid Resources mentioned in this episode: First-Time Buyer Guide- www.firsttimebuyerhandbook.com [http://www.firsttimebuyerhandbook.com/] Website: www.stefaniboyd.com [ http://www.stefaniboyd.com] Connect with Stefani: Facebook-@stefaniboyd.loanofficer  [https://www.facebook.com/stefaniboyd.loanofficer/] Ways to Work With Gianna: Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc [https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc] for more information. You can also watch a demo [https://www.loom.com/share/b3d5d1ff8ec94d8fa1e83a429896567e] or book a FREE Voxer call here [https://bookme.name/giannadiggs/lite/free-consultation-call]. Connect With Gianna Online: * Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com [https://www.giannadiggs.com] * Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_ [https://www.instagram.com/giannadiggs_] * Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/themompreneurmindsetpodcast] * Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs [https://www.facebook.com/giannadiggs]

S3EP11-How to Simplify Your Business Model with Amy Birks

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the complexity of your business model? Is it taking up precious time that could be spent innovating or serving customers? Motherhood can be challenging enough. Creating further chaos with an overly-complicated business plan is definitely not something you need. But don’t let this discourage you! With the right tools and strategies at your disposal, streamlining your model doesn’t have to feel like a daunting task. In this guest episode,  Amy Birks is going to walk us through how to simplify your business model. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Amy to develop a simpler business model, why you are your best strategy, how to actually create a simpler business model, and advice for the mompreneur who is struggling with the idea of scaling without sacrifice. Timestamps: {03:20} What inspired Amy to simplify her business model {10:36} Amy’s philosophy that you are your best strategy {19:37} How to go about creating a simpler business model for yourself {29:32} Advice for the mompreneur who is struggling with the idea of scaling without sacrifice. Resources mentioned in this episode: Turn more prospects into clients with three easy hacks- free guide [https://amybirks.ck.page/aaa5134f00] Connect with Amy: LinkedIn-@strategyninja [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategyninja/ ] Instagram-@amy.birks  [https://www.instagram.com/amy.birks/] Facebook-@amylatzenbirks  [https://www.facebook.com/amylatzenbirks/] Ways to Work With Gianna: Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc [https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc] for more information. You can also watch a demo [https://www.loom.com/share/b3d5d1ff8ec94d8fa1e83a429896567e] or book a FREE Voxer call here [https://bookme.name/giannadiggs/lite/free-consultation-call]. Connect With Gianna Online: * Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com [https://www.giannadiggs.com] * Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_ [https://www.instagram.com/giannadiggs_] * Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/themompreneurmindsetpodcast] * Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs [https://www.facebook.com/giannadiggs]

S3EP10-From Corporate to Creative: Navigating Entrepreneurship as an Ex-Pat, Parenthood, and Virtual Connections with Naa Ardua Flohic

Do you struggle with balancing motherhood and starting and growing your business?  Do you dream of working abroad, but aren't sure where to start? Do you want to learn unique ways to use video in your business?  In this episode, I chat with Naa Ardua Flohic, the creator behind Paper Flo Designs, who shares her journey as an ex-pat mompreneur running a successful digital art business while living abroad with her family. Learn how Naa Ardua grew her Etsy shop to over 10,000 sales using video connections, and get insights into managing time between work and family. Discover the joys and challenges of being an entrepreneur in a foreign country, and hear practical tips for anyone looking to test the waters in a new country or find work abroad.  If you're a mompreneur looking for inspiration and advice on growing your business while balancing your family life, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed: {03:21} Journey as an mompreneur and what drove her to start a business {05:07} Using video to grow her business, making time for creating videos {11:15} Time management for children and business; typical week {16:18} Biggest challenge of being a mompreneur in a foreign country {18:23} Favorite thing about being a mompreneur in a foreign country {19:21} First step for someone who wants to test out the waters in a new country and find work {22:01} Advice for mompreneurs struggling with time management and/or wanting to move their family abroad Resources Mentioned: SO QUICK SVG COURSE" is free a step-by-step video course to create and design your first graphic to use in your crafts or even sell. Sign up to get the free course here [https://paperflodesigns.com/] Connect with Naa Ardua: Instagram - @paperflodesigns [https://www.instagram.com/paperflodesigns/ ] Pinterest -@paperflodesigns [https://www.pinterest.com/paperflodesigns/] Facebook - @paperflodesigns [https://www.facebook.com/paperflodesigns] Ways to Work With Gianna: Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc [https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc] for more information. You can also watch a demo [https://www.loom.com/share/b3d5d1ff8ec94d8fa1e83a429896567e] or book a FREE Voxer call here [https://bookme.name/giannadiggs/lite/free-consultation-call]. Connect With Gianna Online: * Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com [https://www.giannadiggs.com] * Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_ [https://www.instagram.com/giannadiggs_] * Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/themompreneurmindsetpodcast] * Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs [https://www.facebook.com/giannadiggs]

S3EP9-How to Have Faith in Yourself and Your Journey in Your Life and Business

As a mompreneur, you already know that the journey towards building your dream business and life can be full of unexpected twists and turns. There will be times when everything seems to fall into place effortlessly, and then there will be those moments when the road is rocky and uncertain. You may find yourself continuously asking "why?", wondering why things are happening the way they are and whether you have what it takes to make your big dreams a reality.  But here's the thing: sometimes, we simply have to embrace the journey, have faith in ourselves, and trust that everything will eventually fall into place as it's meant to. Ultimately, life and business are like books, and sometimes the chapter we're writing may be hard for us to understand in the moment. But just like any great story, the tough times are necessary to create the character growth and development that we need to succeed in the end. That's why, in this solo episode, we will be exploring the power of having faith in yourself and your journey in life and business. We'll discuss 5 ways to have faith in yourself as well as 10-minute action steps to put these tips into use. Topics Discussed: {03:09}  5 Tips {07:52}  10-Minute or Less Task Items Ways to Work With Gianna: Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc [https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc] for more information. You can also watch a demo [https://www.loom.com/share/b3d5d1ff8ec94d8fa1e83a429896567e] or book a FREE Voxer call here [https://bookme.name/giannadiggs/lite/free-consultation-call]. Connect With Gianna Online: * Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com [https://www.giannadiggs.com] * Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_ [https://www.instagram.com/giannadiggs_] * Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/themompreneurmindsetpodcast] * Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs [https://www.facebook.com/giannadiggs]