The Educated CEO Podcast

#54: How to Create Your First Offer Without Overthinking It

If you've been sitting on a business idea for months — or even years — but nothing feels "solid enough" to turn into an actual offer, this episode is for you. Because the truth is, you are not stuck because you're not knowledgeable enough. You're stuck because you're overthinking. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to create your first offer in a way that feels simple, clear, and actually doable — without waiting for everything to be perfect first. In this episode, we cover: * The story behind how I created my first real offer * Why your first offer does not need to be perfect to sell * The mindset shift from trying to impress people to actually helping them * Why clarity comes from action — not perfection * How to identify one clear problem your offer should solve * The exact questions to ask yourself when creating your first offer * Why trying to solve too many things at once keeps new entrepreneurs stuck * The different types of simple first offers you can create: * 1:1 coaching * Group coaching * Workshops * Courses * Done-for-you services * Why simple offers often sell faster than complicated ones * How to define the "before" and "after" transformation of your offer * Why your audience buys transformation — not features * How to think about pricing without letting fear make the decision * Why jobs often train women to underprice themselves * How to choose a price that feels aligned, ethical, and exciting * Why momentum builds businesses more than perfection ever will Key takeaway from this episode: Your first offer is not supposed to be a masterpiece. It's supposed to be a solution. Resources mentioned: * Join my free LIVE training: 3 Simple Steps to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Paycheck www.symoneredmond.com/masterclass [https://www.symoneredmond.com/masterclass] Questions from this episode to help you create your first offer: * What do people always ask me to help them with? * What do I explain really well? * What problem feels easy for me but hard for others? * What transformation could I help someone achieve in 30 days or less? Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! If this episode helped you stop overthinking and start seeing what's actually possible for your first offer, I'd love for you to leave a 5-star review. Your reviews help more educated women discover the show and realize they already have what it takes to build something profitable. To leave a review: 1. Open The Educated CEO Podcast in Apple Podcasts 2. Scroll to the bottom 3. Tap five stars 4. Select "Write a Review" and share your biggest takeaway Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond [https://www.instagram.com/symoneredmond] Website: www.symoneredmond.com [https://www.symoneredmond.com]

#53: How to Build a Business While Working Full Time + Earning Your Degree

If you're working full time, earning your degree, managing real life, and still feeling that pull to build something of your own… this episode is for you. Because you are not behind. You are not disqualified because your schedule is full. And you do not need to wait for life to "calm down" before you start building. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact mindset shifts and strategies that help you build a business in a way that respects your real life, your current season, and your energy. In this episode, we cover: * What my real schedule looks like while juggling work, school, volunteering, marriage, and business * Why waiting for "more free time" doesn't work * How to design time instead of hoping it appears * The 3 seasons of business growth: * Learning + Preparation * Building + Creating * Visibility + Selling * Why you do not need to be in all three seasons at once * The 6-Hour CEO System and how to use six intentional hours a week wisely * How to break those six hours into focused blocks: * CEO planning + prioritizing * Content or teaching * Income-producing activity * Why your degree is not a distraction — it's content * How to let school and work fuel your business instead of competing with it * What consistency actually looks like for busy women * Why sustainable consistency beats chaotic hustle every single time * The "Energy First" rule and how to make CEO decisions that protect your momentum Key reminder from this episode: You don't need a strategy that burns you out. You need one that respects your season. Resources mentioned: * 🎓 Join the next LIVE class: 3 Simple Steps to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Paycheck https://www.symoneredmond.com/masterclass [https://www.symoneredmond.com/masterclass] Reflection questions from this episode: * Am I tired or am I just overwhelmed? * Does this task actually matter? * Would future-me thank me for this? * Is this aligned or is it pressure? * Do I need rest or do I need structure? Those questions will tell you more than hustle ever will. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! If this episode made you feel seen and reminded you that you can build a business in your real life — not just an imaginary perfect one — I'd love for you to leave a 5-star review. It helps more educated women find The Educated CEO Podcast and build businesses that work with their life, not against it. To leave a review: 1. Open The Educated CEO Podcast in Apple Podcasts 2. Scroll to the bottom 3. Tap five stars 4. Select "Write a Review" and share your biggest takeaway Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond [https://www.instagram.com/symoneredmond] Website: www.symoneredmond.com [https://www.symoneredmond.com]

#52: Turn Your 9-5 Skills Into a Profitable Offer: The Career-to-CEO Blueprint

If you've ever sat at your job thinking, "I know so much… but how does this even translate into a business?" — this episode is going to shift everything for you. Because here's the truth: you are already doing work every single day that people would pay you to teach, simplify, or help them implement. You just haven't been trained to see your skills through a CEO lens… until now. In this episode, we cover: * Why your 9–5 is already training you for entrepreneurship (even if it doesn't feel like it) * How I discovered my own "transferable genius" from my pharmacy tech career * The Career-to-CEO Blueprint: 4 steps to turn your job skills into an offer * How to identify what you're naturally good at explaining (your hidden money-maker) * Why the questions people ask you are clues to your next business idea * How to create a clear (and simple) transformation statement * The 3 easiest ways to turn your skills into a paid offer: * Starter coaching offer * Done-with-you / done-for-you service * Online course * Why your genius feels "normal" to you — and how that's been holding you back Key reminder from this episode: Your genius isn't hidden. It just feels familiar — and that's why you've been overlooking it. Resources mentioned: * 📥 Download the freebie: The Bankable Offer Checklist https://www.symoneredmond.com/bankable [https://www.symoneredmond.com/bankable] Examples of transformation statements: * "I help employees become more organized at work" * "I help women simplify their workflows" * "I help beginners get clarity around their business idea" * "I help people turn their degree into an offer" Your action step after this episode: Write down: 1. What you do at work daily 2. What you're good at explaining 3. What people ask you for help with 4. The transformation you can provide That right there? That's your offer. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! If this episode helped you finally see your skills differently and recognize your value, I'd love for you to leave a 5-star review. It helps more women step into their CEO identity and build profitable businesses from what they already know. To leave a review: 1. Open The Educated CEO Podcast in Apple Podcasts 2. Scroll to the bottom 3. Tap five stars 4. Select "Write a Review" and share your biggest takeaway Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond [https://www.instagram.com/symoneredmond] Website: www.symoneredmond.com [https://www.symoneredmond.com]

#51: Business Boundaries 101: How to Protect Your Time, Energy, and CEO Momentum

If you're the dependable one, the high-achiever, the woman who always says yes even when she's tired… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I'm talking about the kind of boundaries that actually matter — not cute quotes, but real-life boundaries that protect your peace, your focus, and your CEO momentum while you're juggling work, school, business, marriage, and real life. This is the episode I wish I had a few years ago. In this episode, we cover: * How I realized I didn't have a motivation problem — I had a boundary problem * Why high-achieving women struggle with boundaries more than they realize * Boundary #1: Communication that protects your peace * Boundary #2: Creating office hours for your brain * Boundary #3: Knowing what's yours to do — and what isn't * The shift that happened when I moved from pressure-based decisions to clarity-based decisions * Why boundaries are not restrictions — they're alignment * How boundaries protect your future, not just your time Key reminder from this episode: If you don't set boundaries, your life will set them for you — through burnout, resentment, or shutdown. Resources mentioned: * 📥 Download the freebie: The Bankable Offer Checklist https://www.symoneredmond.com/bankable [https://www.symoneredmond.com/bankable] Reflection questions from this episode: * When do I want to work on my business? * When do I want to be off? * When am I most focused? * When do I not want to be bothered? Your answers will help you build boundaries that actually support the life you want. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! If this episode helped you realize where you need stronger boundaries in your business and life, I'd love for you to leave a 5-star review. It helps more women find The Educated CEO Podcast and build businesses that support their life instead of draining it. To leave a review: 1. Open The Educated CEO Podcast in Apple Podcasts 2. Scroll to the bottom 3. Tap five stars 4. Select "Write a Review" and share your biggest takeaway Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond [https://www.instagram.com/symoneredmond] Website: www.symoneredmond.com [https://www.symoneredmond.com]

#50: How Your Degree Makes You a Better CEO: The Educated CEO Identity Shift

You didn't go through years of school, deadlines, discussion posts, research papers, and APA citations for nothing. Your degree may not have been designed to teach you how to build an online business, but it absolutely shaped the way you think, lead, solve problems, and make decisions. In this episode, I'm breaking down the identity shift that happens when you stop seeing your degree as "just a credential" and start recognizing it as a CEO advantage. This is the episode for the educated woman who's ready to stop doubting whether her education matters online and start owning her expertise like the CEO she already is. In this episode, we cover: * Why your degree doesn't just sit on your résumé — it shapes how you think * How critical thinking becomes powerful CEO decision-making * Why research skills make you stronger at market validation and offer creation * How structured learning helps you become a better course creator * Why school-trained discipline can translate into business consistency * The hidden CEO strengths educated women already have * How HR, leadership, and business studies shape your CEO identity * The identity shift from "qualified employee" to "educated expert" * Why your degree was meant to launch you, not limit you Resources mentioned: * 🎓 Register for the free live training: 3 Simple Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Paycheck [https://www.symoneredmond.com/live] Key mindset shift from this episode: Your degree is not just a qualification. It's an identity elevator. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! If this episode helped you see your education differently and step more fully into your CEO identity, I'd love for you to leave a 5-star review. It helps more educated women find The Educated CEO Podcast and realize their degree can do more than lead to a job. To leave a review: 1. Open The Educated CEO Podcast in Apple Podcasts 2. Scroll to the bottom 3. Tap five stars 4. Select "Write a Review" and share your biggest takeaway Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond [https://www.instagram.com/symoneredmond] Website: www.symoneredmond.com [https://www.symoneredmond.com]