Success with Soul

143: Burning Down Your Business Roundtable

In this episode of 'Success with Soul', host Kate Kordsmeier asks a question to several entrepreneurs including Allie Stewart [https://essentialallie.com/], Andrea Jones [https://onlinedrea.com/], Dama Jue [https://damajue.com/], Jordan Gill [https://systemssavedme.com/], and LaChelle Barnett [https://linkedin.com/in/lachelle-barnett-ab173549]: 'If your business burned down tomorrow and you had to start over from scratch, what would you do?' They all come up with interesting answers, revealing their invaluable lessons, personal experiences, and advice relating to business strategies. These pieces of advice range from investing in mentorship, reconsidering overhiring, reframing attitudes towards revenue, trusting instincts more, diversifying income, avoiding impulsive decisions, creating a variety of offers, and more. Kate also shares potential changes for 2024- hinting that she is exploring more passive ways of business like affiliate marketing and evergreen funnels. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:21 Entrepreneurial Insights: Starting Over 01:02 Kate's Personal Insights: What I Would Do Differently 06:28 Entrepreneurial Insights: Allie Stewart [https://essentialallie.com/] 10:34 Entrepreneurial Insights: Andrea Jones [https://onlinedrea.com/] 14:47 Entrepreneurial Insights: Dama Jue [https://damajue.com/] 21:03 Entrepreneurial Insights: Jordan Gill [https://systemssavedme.com/] 25:24 Entrepreneurial Insights: LaChelle Barnett [https://linkedin.com/in/lachelle-barnett-ab173549] Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement: * Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] or Spotify [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsspotify] to get automatic updates. * Got your own coaching question or topic you'd like to see addressed on our podcast? Great! You can leave us a vm here. [https://katekordsmeier.com/ask/]

142: Automating Business Processes to Save Time with Devin Lee

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! In this episode of the 'Success with Soul' podcast, host Kate Kordsmeier talks with guest Devin Lee [https://www.devinlee.com/] about systems and automations in business. Devin, a systems strategist and certified online business manager, shares her expertise in helping entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level by automating tasks. They touch on tools like Airtable [http://successwithsoul.co/airtable], Zapier [http://successwithsoul.co/zapier], and Dubsado and how using these tools can streamline operations, improve the client experience, and effectively manage time. Devin discusses her system to reduce her use of social media and her newly launched mini course 'Inbox Zero Hero' which aids individuals in maintaining an organized inbox. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working independently and the evolving nature of online businesses. What you'll learn in this episode: * How automations can create a more intimate client experience, contrary to popular belief. * The strategic approach to setting up systems and automations, especially for businesses new to this world. * Devin's favorite tools for automations, including Airtable, Zapier, and Dubsado, and how to integrate them effectively. * Creative ways to add personal touches to automated processes, making your business stand out. * Common mistakes in automation and how to avoid them. * How to reduce dependence on social media by leveraging systems and automations. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * Connect with Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinleeobm/ [https://www.instagram.com/devinleeobm/] * Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinleeostertag/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinleeostertag/] * Get Devin's Elevated Client Journey Workbook [https://cheerful-knitter-5221.ck.page/cab42e3100] * Devin's Inbox Zero Hero course [https://www.devinlee.com/inbox-zero-hero] for efficient email management. * ClickUp [http://successwithsoul.co/clickup] for project management, Airtable [http://successwithsoul.co/airtable] for database management, Zapier [http://successwithsoul.co/zapier] for integrating different software, and Dubsado [http://dubsado.com/] for CRM. Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement: * Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] or Spotify [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsspotify] to get automatic updates. * Got your own coaching question or topic you'd like to see addressed on our podcast? Great! You can leave us a vm here. [https://katekordsmeier.com/ask/] * Download a transcript of this episode [http://katekordsmeier.com/142] EPISODE CREDITS:Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/ [https://podcastengineers.com/]

141: Saying It Out Loud: The Most Underrated Secret to Success with Vasavi Kumar

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today we're joined by Vasavi Kumar, a TV host, Licensed Therapist, Speaker, Voiceover Artist, and author of her new book Say It Out Loud. Vasavi discusses the power of speaking your thoughts out loud and how this simple act can actually transform your life. Vasavi shares the top three tips for getting comfortable talking to yourself and why it's important to talk to your triggers out loud. So get ready to unlock the power of speaking your mind out loud. What you'll learn in this episode: * How saying your thoughts and words out loud really have the power to transform your life. * The top three tips for getting comfortable talking to yourself. * Why it's important to 'talk to your triggers out loud. * How to balance authenticity and vulnerability while still maintaining boundaries and privacy in your personal life. * The most common obstacle that people face when it comes to speaking their truths and how to overcome them. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * Connect with Vasavi on Instagram: @mynameisvasavi [https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi/] * Check out Vasavi's new book: Say It Outloud by Vasavi Kumar [https://amzn.to/3CD5hq1] * How to Win Friends and Influence Dale Carnegie [https://amzn.to/3PoJJ8k] * Join our VIP waitlist now for an exclusive chance to join the Incubator, our holistic mastermind empowering female coaches and course creators to make money sustainably (no social media required)! As a VIP, you'll get $500 off pre-enrollment, early access to join before anyone else (we only open to the public twice a year!), and exclusive first-look opportunities not available anywhere else. Plus, you'll get free portal access before the next cohort starts and bonus coaching calls every month until then. Get on the VIP waitlist here [http://katekordsmeier.com/waitlist]. * Join the Success With Soul Membership [http://katekoredsmeier.com/membership]. A self-care subscription for busy entrepreneurs and working moms. It's like a gym membership for your mind, body and soul! Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement: * Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] or Spotify [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsspotify] to get automatic updates. * Got your own coaching question or topic you'd like to see addressed on our podcast? Great! You can leave us a vm here. [https://katekordsmeier.com/ask/] * Download a transcript of this episode [http://katekordsmeier.com/141] EPISODE CREDITS:Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/ [https://podcastengineers.com/]

140: Mastering Your Inner Critic: Empowering Strategies to Boost Your Best Self with Susan Brady

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! Today we're joined by Susan Brady, the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the first Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Susan shares the art of mastering your own inner critic and explores powerful techniques to transform self-doubt into self-empowerment. What you'll learn in this episode: * How to master your own inner critic. * What does "keeping the focus on the palm of your hand" mean and how to do it. * How to invest in your best self. * What is "radical reframe" and how to use it to shift negative self-talk. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * Learn more about Susan [https://www.inclusiveleadership.com/team/susan-brady/]. * Check out Susan's bestselling book: Arrive and Thrive [https://amzn.to/3Xkv2VI] * Boundary Boss by Teri Nichol [https://amzn.to/3qZySHP] Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement: * Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] or Spotify [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsspotify] to get automatic updates. * Got your own coaching question or topic you'd like to see addressed on our podcast? Great! You can leave us a vm here. [https://katekordsmeier.com/ask/] * Download a transcript of this episode [http://katekordsmeier.com/140] EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dave Visaya at https://podcastengineers.com/ [https://podcastengineers.com/]

Beyond the Scroll Challenge Day 4 The Freedom Formula

Welcome to the Success with Soul Podcast! It's day 4 of our Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Business Blueprint to Making More Money without Social Media! Today we are unlocking the strategies, the mindset, and the exact steps to take your biz to the next level. We'll make sure you walk away with the confidence to chase your dreams without feeling chained to social media. What you'll learn in this episode: * Understand the essence of holistic business – building an empire without burning out. * How to get clients without a huge following. * Learn the next steps to uplevel your business and plan for profits * Go from feeling lost in the scroll, to being the CEO you always dreamt of being. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * Sign up for the Beyond the Scroll 4-Day challenge [http://successwithsoul.co/socialfree] * Join the Mindful Business Academy [http://successwithsoul.co/mba] Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement: * Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight! * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsapple] or Spotify [http://katekordsmeier.com/swsspotify] to get automatic updates. Got your own coaching question or topic you'd like to see addressed on our podcast? Great! You can leave us a vm here. [https://katekordsmeier.com/ask/]