Building Better Businesses with Catalyst Consulting

Squarespace Website Strategy with Jeanine Wilson

Join me this week as we go in depth with Jeanine Wilson, a website designer and strategist at Squarespace!    Bio:  Jeanine Wilson is a Website Designer who supports coaches and female service-based entrepreneurs by designing Squarespace websites that are beautiful, powerful, and super easy to use. She removes the overwhelm usually associated with websites by personally supporting her clients to get clear on exactly how their website fits into the larger puzzle of their overall business strategy, and then training them on exactly how to maintain the website themselves, so they always have full autonomy and control over it. Currently traveling South America as a digital nomad with her husband, she can usually be found going for long walks in nature, surfing, or reading.    Watch Jeanine's Free Video Training on 3 Ways to Attract Clients and Free Up Time Through Your Website: bit.ly/website-video-training     Book Your Free Website Audit with Jeanine: https://bit.ly/jw-website-audit  To learn more about Jeanine and her offerings, check out her stuff below: - Email: hello@jwilsondigitalstudio.com  - Facebook: @jwilsondigitalstudio  - Instagram: @jwilsondigitalstudio  - Pinterest: @jwilsondigitalstudio  - YouTube:  @Jeanine Wilson  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxx6QixyjtZB9MOE5OBVSKg]   - Website: https://www.jwilsondigitalstudio.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanine-wilson/  Today's Affiliates:   -Business Foundations Online Course (Catalyst Consulting): bit.ly/biz-foundations  - Cinchshare (Social Media Scheduler) https://bit.ly/catalyst_cinch   - Monday.com (Project Management) https://mondaycom.grsm.io/catalyst  Make sure to check me out on other socials as well:  - Email: kristin@catalystconsultingservice.com  - Podcast Facebook/Instagram: @buildingbetterbusinesspod  - Catalyst Consulting Facebook/Instagram: @catalystconsultingservice  - Website: https://www.catalystconsultingservice.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalyst-consulting-service/ - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NRwR6c   - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aspnZE -Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3IZ4NwI   - YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3P0K9ic

Branding Clarity for Money Breakthroughs with Lorena Arnold

Are your money decisions as an entrepreneur aligned with your end goal? To create a business that you truly love, you have to take actions tat are aligned with your mindset and money. Your money doesn’t have anything to do with your revenue but what you’re doing with it and how much of it you’re keeping. In this episode of Building Better Businesses with Catalyst Consulting, we have Lorena Arnold, an author, motivational speaker, woman entrepreneur, and a money breakthrough business coach. She teaches women new ways of creating, managing, investing, and manifesting money so they can have a more empowered life. Listen in to learn why you need to understand your money trauma, your business message, and then take the necessary action to achieve success. You will also learn how to consistently go back to the beginning to stay aligned with the mission and purpose of your business. Bio: Lorena Arnold is an author, motivational speaker, woman entrepreneur and Money Breakthrough Business coach and founder of the FIRE academy: a year- long spiritual and emotional money school so you can improve financial and professionally. She works with women entrepreneur who want to live a joyful abundant life but who struggle with worry and concerns (doubt and fears) about money and never having enough. She teaches new ways of creating, managing, investing and manifesting money so they can have a more empower life. She believes in a new conversation about money from scarcity to an abundant life. She believes life is an adventure. Life is too short to take the slow route to wealth. She believes on being in FIRE – The state of wonder and joy. She has presented for several women professional and entrepreneur groups. She has spent over 10 years helping, inspiring, motivating and educating women entrepreneurs on how to design their business to fit their life and free them to do the things they love; find their unique brilliance, get paid what they are worth and better their relationship with money. She formed the FIRE Academy to address women’s specific need to be financially independent and not to rely on a man, family, company or government to take care of them. Having gone through divorce and later becoming a widow, Lorena understood what it meant to suddenly be faced with decisions about where to live and how to manage finances. Her trainings help and support women spiritually and emotionally with money and financial insights they can use to immediately to begin creating and growing their financial future. What You Will Learn: [0:52] Get to know Lorena. [5:34] How she helps women start businesses they love & take actions that are aligned with their mindset & money. [8:00] Your money decisions should be aligned with your end goal. [9:41] How a money breakthrough business coach helps women be aligned with money. [13:28] Understand your money trauma, your business message, and take action. [19:32] Importance of interviewing a coach before hiring them to ensure you’re aligned. [24:36] Consistently go back to the why of your business to stay aligned to the mission and purpose. [26:14] Take control of your time and money mindset to make a difference w/ clients. [28:14] Future Check out Lorena: -Email: lorena@lorenaarnold.com [lorena@lorenaarnold.com] -Facebook: @WomanTimeAndMoney -Instagram: @lorenat1 -Website: http://www.LorenaArnold.com/ [http://www.lorenaarnold.com/?fbclid=IwAR0qsuiyK42rIcHVkGCEN5REpywtWN_YddMpcvmx7JJiTIU0EfDU3TV6Fx8] -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenaarnold/ -Phone: 303-981-6539 [tel:3039816539] Today's Affiliates: -Business Foundations Online Course (Catalyst Consulting): bit.ly/biz-foundations -Gusto (Payroll & HR System): https://gusto.com/d/kristin7202 -Less Annoying CRM (Client Relationship Management System): https://bit.ly/catalystLACRM

Business Insurance Basics with Aaron LeBlanc

Do you have your business protected by insurance? Business insurance is about protecting your livelihood and reputation. Insurance differs from business to business and changes as your business grows so you have to keep checking your status to stay updated and safe. In this episode of Building Better Businesses with Catalyst Consulting, we have Aaron LeBlanc, an Associate Producer at North Town Insurance. With his heart for service, Aaron has thrived in the transition from a manufacturing background to the insurance industry. He is developing a specialty in Commercial policies and has completed an AAI designation (Accredited Advisor in Insurance). Listen in to learn the importance of planning for insurance early, getting a trusted insurance advisor, and finding a passionate insurance professional. You will also learn the importance of keeping your why at the forefront of whatever you do and getting a coach to succeed in your business. Bio: "Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different..." - CS Lewis Aaron believes that adversity refines Character. Family, friends, new relationships are very important to Aaron. He sees every interaction with others as a chance to learn and grow.  That is one reason he loves serving his community, living a life that matters and giving back whenever possible.  This is the same way he works with his clients ... with a heart of service. Aaron has thrived in the transition from a manufacturing background to the insurance industry.  He is developing a specialty in Commercial policies and has completed an AAI designation (for non-insurance nerds, that is Accredited Advisor in Insurance).  He is looking forward to bringing that knowledge to his clients to, not only offer advice, but to make sure their livelihoods are protected. What you will learn: · [4:41] He explains what it means to be specialized in commercial insurance policies. · [5:39] How insurance policy works for businesses of different sizes. · [7:13] Why paying insurance is recommended for businesses to protect them and their reputation. · [17:04] Top three things to consider when purchasing insurance for your business. · [20:40] Why you should look for a convenient, inexpensive, and interactive insurance agency. · [28:54] The two methods you can buy insurance, plus the method Aaron uses in his agency. · [30:54] The importance of focusing and getting a coach to succeed as a businessowner. · [36:40] Aaron on the importance of measurable and immeasurable things in his business. · [40:37] Where to find Aaron and the content his agency is putting out. Standout Quotes: · “Insurance is to protect you and your reputation.”- Aaron [8:19] · “Things that are not measurable is your impact sometimes, we don’t know how we’re going to impact someone by interacting with them in a business environment.”- Aaron [37:34] To learn more about Aaron and Northtown Insurance offerings, check out their stuff below: -Email: info@northtowninsurance.com [info@northtowninsurance.com] -Facebook: @NorthtownIns -Instagram: @northtowninsurance -Website: https://www.northtowninsurance.com/service-center/ -LinkedIn: (5) North Town Insurance: Overview | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/northtown-insurance-agency/] -Phone: 509-483-3030 Today's affiliates: -Business Foundations Online Course (Catalyst Consulting): bit.ly/biz-foundations -Freshbooks (Invoicing): https://bit.ly/catalyst_freshbooks [https://bit.ly/catalyst_freshbooks] -Quickbooks (Bookkeeping): https://quickbooks.grsm.io/catalystconsulting [https://quickbooks.grsm.io/catalystconsulting] Check me out: https://linktr.ee/catalyst_consulting

Go From Goal Setting to Goal Getting with Amy Goober

Do you have a business idea that you’re still hesitant to execute? What if you quiet the negative voices in your head and just get started? To get back into the driver's seat of your own life, you have to take action and have a viable plan and strategy.  In this episode of Building Better Businesses with Catalyst Consulting, we have Amy Goober, an action coach, multi-preneur, and the founder at Drive Your Life. She works with individuals, groups, and companies to give women the tools they need to move forward with their goals. Listen in to learn how to figure out the idea for your business, plan how to scale it, and set long-term goals to be a successful entrepreneur. You will also learn the importance of delegating tasks and seeking help to grow your business. Bio: Amy Goober is an Action Coach, experienced workshop leader and successful speaker, teaching women how to get back on their own To Do Lists. Helping women individually, in small focused groups and targeted seminars, Amy teaches women the skills they need to get into the driver’s seat of their own lives both personally and professionally. Amy’s nationwide one-of-a-kind program Drive Your Life® gives women the tools to move forward on their most sought-after goals. Presenting to women’s groups, corporations, town governments and non-profits, Amy’s interactive content and approachable style leave audiences feeling confident and energized to take on the challenges they face, both large and small. Amy received her B.S. in psychology from Cornell University. She later founded The Icing on the Cake ™, a successful Boston cake bakery, at 26 in 1986. Seven years later, she sold it to her employees, and it continues to be one of the top bakeries in the Boston area today. Passionate about guiding women to better health, Amy became a certified health coach. In 10 years, she has led 700+ clients to improved health and wellness in their lives. Amy has moved from bakery founder to seasoned health coach, and now founder of Drive Your Life ™.  She speaks on leadership, wellness, women’s empowerment and personal motivation topics.   What You Will Learn:   • [3:00] Amy on her career background plus how she’s helping women learn to get into action.  • [7:09] The importance of taking time to do nothing and rejuvenate as a higher achiever.   • [9:14] Top tips on how to figure out an idea and turn it into an actionable business.   • [20:30] The importance of trying new things to avoid regrets about what you didn’t do.  • [25:29] How to build confidence by being uncomfortable and edging outside your normal. • [37:26] The importance of delegating, thinking big, and having a game plan. • [41:12] The invaluable resources you should take advantage of like networking as an entrepreneur. Standout Quotes:  • “The wins aren’t always about the money; the win is about what makes you feel good so you have the fuel to keep going.”- Amy [14:29]  • “Have a good plan and strategy in place because it makes a difference; intentional wins are better than accidental wins.”- Kristin [25:12]  • “You build confidence by being uncomfortable and sort of edging outside of what your normal is.”- Amy [28:16] Check out Amy: -Email: ragoob@comcast.net  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.goober -Instagram: @amygoober.driveyourlife  -Website: https://amygoober.com/ -Free Offer:  “5 Steps to Goal Getting” https://mailchi.mp/32b068dfa154/goal-getter  Affiliates from today: -Business Foundations Online Course (Catalyst Consulting): bit.ly/biz-foundations  -Brittany Ratelle (Legal Document Templates): https://lddy.no/12luy   -Freshbooks (Invoicing): https://bit.ly/catalyst_freshbooks

Avoid The Trap of Fake Harmony with Barbara Gallen

Are you ignoring all the red flags and pretending that everything is alright when it’s not? Building trust and transparency in your business, team, or community means allowing people to show up authentically and vulnerably. In this episode of Building Better Businesses with Catalyst Consulting, we have Barbara Gallen, the principle at Inspired Action Coaching& Consulting. She helps people create their best life, best work, vibrant health, peace of mind, and abundance. Listen in to learn why a coaching program should be about you and your problem rather than the coach trying to sell their program to you. You will also learn the unmatched power of building trust and transparency with your team, clients, or the community around you. Barbara Gallen bio: Barbara Gallen is the principal of Inspired Action Coaching & Consulting, a firm that works with individuals, leaders & teams in phases of transition and growth. In addition to working with individuals & executives, Barbara has more than 20 years of experience in leading, training & advocating for non-profit & community benefit organizations. She’s raised a lot of money & marched in Washington a few times. Barbara is mother, a grandmother to 3 grand-girls, a sister, a friend & mentor. She is a Martha Beck Institute trained Wayfinder life coach. At heart, Barbara is an entrepreneur. In addition to coaching & consulting, she has served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations and as the chief development officer for a variety of charitable and service organizations. A native of Philadelphia, Barbara has lived in Lancaster, the garden spot of Pennsylvania for 40 years. What You Will Learn: · [0:53] Get to know Barbara, her love for connecting people, plus a fun fact about her. · [3:29] How she helps people connect to what’s around them and get to their true purpose. · [8:46] How to build trust in your team by allowing people to show up authentically. · [12:16] Barbara on her career experience and how it allowed her to start her own business. · [15:45] She explains how she helps people discover their why without telling them what to do. · [21:47] The steps you’d require to go through to become a part of Barbara’s coaching program. · [29:21] The power of building trust and transparency with your team, clients, and community. · [35:48] Why you shouldn’t ignore your intuition and fear to avoid hitting a wall in your journey. · [37:41] She describes her involvement with the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Standout Quotes: “If there’s no trust and people don’t feel safe showing up as who they are, then you’re not getting their best.” [8:55] “In most cases, the mind that creates the problem is not the mind that’s going to solve the problem.” [19:45] "Do not underestimate the unmatched power of trust and transparency." [29:26] Check out Barbara: -Email: barbara@barbaragallen.com -Facebook: @InspiredActionCoachingConsulting -Instagram: @live_inspired_action -Website: barbaragallen.com -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-gallen-b9a29311/ Today's ads: -Business Foundations Online Course (Catalyst Consulting): bit.ly/biz-foundations -Bambee (HR System): https://bambee.grsm.io/catalyst [https://bambee.grsm.io/catalyst] -Gusto (Payroll & HR System): https://gusto.com/d/kristin7202 [https://gusto.com/d/kristin7202] Check out my socials: -Email: bbbwcc@gmail.com -Podcast Facebook/Instagram: @buildingbetterbusinesspod -Catalyst Consulting Facebook/Instagram: @catalystconsultingservice -Website: https://www.catalystconsultingservice.com/