Her Empire Builder Show with Tina Tower

315: Embracing Change: A New Year, New Directions in Business

Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I am embracing a new vibe. It's a fresh approach to the podcast, social media and how I'm running, well, everything. I'm talking about experimentation and failure, dropping the facade of perfection and the practical things I'm changing this year to have more fun. Let me know what you're changing to be more aligned in 2026! Resources: Get on the waitlist for the Her Empire Builder launch here: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/waitlist [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/waitlist] Check out Welcome to Adulting here: https://www.welcometoadulting.co/ [https://www.welcometoadulting.co/] And that viral social post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ3gk8aEZWz/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ3gk8aEZWz/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder [https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder]

314: Closing the Year with Intention: Let It Be Enough

In the last episode of the year, Tina Tower invites you to close out 2025 with intention, reflection, and rest. This isn't about squeezing out more results—it's about acknowledging your progress, letting yourself feel proud, and entering the holiday season with peace and presence. Whether you're celebrating big wins, learning from missteps, or simply embracing rest, this episode is your gentle reminder: you have done enough. Key Topics Covered * Gratitude and Celebration: Tina Tower thanks all listeners for their support throughout the year and encourages everyone to reach out via Instagram for some holiday cheer. * Closing the Year with Intention: Instead of succumbing to end-of-year pressure, consciously reflect on both your achievements and areas for growth. * Reflection vs. Review: Go beyond numbers—journal or record reflections on personal growth, habits, what you let go of, and what you're proud of. * Pause Before Planning: Don't rush into planning for 2026. Take time to rest and integrate lessons learned before setting new goals. * Rest is Productive: Stepping back and allowing yourself a real break is vital. Your best plans come from a place of restoration, not exhaustion. * You Are Not Behind: Success doesn't happen on a fixed timeline. Trust your journey, accept the ups and downs, and acknowledge that you are exactly where you need to be. * Celebrate Yourself: Take time to recognize all you've accomplished—especially as a solopreneur. Create your own year-end rituals and gratitude letters. * Close with Ritual: Finish the year with a physical or symbolic ritual—clear your space, write thank you notes, and unplug. * Set Your Intention for the New Year: Choose how you want to enter 2026—rested, full-hearted, and ready. As you wrap up this episode—and this year—I hope you give yourself the gift of slowing down, breathing deeply, and honouring just how far you've come. Let this be your permission slip to close 2025 with softness, gratitude, and trust in your own unfolding. You don't need to earn your rest; you've already done more than enough. So step into the holiday season with presence, celebrate the human behind all the hard work, and allow yourself to enter 2026 restored, grounded, and ready for what's next. Resources Mentioned Free Canva Annual Planner: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/planner [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/planner] Where to find Tina: Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ [https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder [https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder]

313: My Top Business Lessons from 2025

In this reflective and inspiring solo episode, Tina Tower shares her most impactful business and personal lessons from 2025. As the year draws to a close, Tina pulls back the curtain to reveal the decisions, pivots, and strategies that led to her most expansive, profitable, and joy-filled year to date. Key Topics Covered * Design Your Business Around What Matters: Tina Tower emphasizes aligning your business to your values and lifestyle goals, highlighting how she achieved the best balance ever this year. * Information Courses Are Dead: There's a major industry shift; pure information is now easily accessible via AI. What sells is transformation, accountability, and live, high-touch elements tailored for true results. * AI Is a Game Changer: Tina Tower leaned heavily into AI, streamlining operations and freeing up more time for client connection and creativity. She discusses specific tools (Delphi, Freepik, custom GPTs) and how they enhanced delivery and impact. * Brand Consolidation for Simplicity: After experimenting with multiple spin-off brands, she consolidated everything back under Her Empire Builder for clarity and ease—making the customer experience and promotions much simpler. * Small But Mighty Team: Tina Tower optimized her team to just a few core members, focusing on high trust, strong culture, and prioritizing profitability and lifestyle over scale. * Evergreen Funnels & Consistent Revenue: Significant investment and effort in building robust evergreen funnels and leveraging affiliate sales have enabled consistent revenue throughout the year, reducing launch dependence. * Prioritizing Health & Energy: Personal wellbeing had a transformative ripple effect on her business performance, boundaries, and overall happiness. * Strong Boundaries Create Greater Joy: Being intentional and sometimes "selfish" with time and commitments allowed Tina Tower to focus energy where it mattered most. * Travel & Creativity: A year rich with travel (both for work and leisure) fuelled creativity and underscored the importance of enjoying success along the journey—not just at "retirement." * Intimate Masterminds Are Most Impactful: Smaller groups and deeper connections have delivered more value both for members and for Tina's fulfillment as a coach. As you reflect on these lessons, let them be an invitation to design a business and a life that feels both profitable and deeply fulfilling. 2025 proved that success isn't about doing more, but about doing what matters with clarity, intention, and joy. As you move into a new year, may Tina's insights remind you that you can simplify, elevate, and still create extraordinary impact. The future is bright, and the best chapters are yet to be written. Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneurs Holiday Survival Guide: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break] Where to find Tina: Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ [https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder [https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder]

312: The Entrepreneur's Holiday Survival Guide

The holidays are fast approaching, and Tina Tower is here with a special survival guide for entrepreneurs who want to enjoy the festive season without letting their businesses fall apart. In this episode, Tina Tower breaks down how she transitioned from working through the holidays to taking a whole month off, and shares actionable strategies to plan ahead, maintain business continuity, avoid financial slowdowns, and set personal boundaries so you can truly rest and recharge. Key Topics Covered * To Holiday or Not to Holiday? * Tina Tower shares her journey from hustling through Christmas to giving herself—and her business—a well-deserved break. * Why taking time off is vital for entrepreneurs, and how it helps both personal wellbeing and business growth. * Avoiding Last-Minute Stress * The importance of planning ahead so you're not overwhelmed when holidays arrive. * Creating two separate to-do lists: "Before Break" and "After Break." * Maintaining Business Continuity * How to keep things running smoothly while you're offline, including automation, batching, and leveraging team support. * Tips for setting up autoresponders, scheduling social and email content, and communicating clear boundaries with clients. * Preventing Financial Slowdowns * Setting up holiday promotions (like the "12 Days of Christmas" sale) and automating offers to ensure revenue keeps coming in, even when you're away. * Setting Personal Boundaries * Tools and tricks for unplugging, including using apps like Opal to help limit work distractions. * Communicating with your team and clients far in advance, so everyone knows what to expect. * End-of-Year Prep * Reviewing budgets, cash flow, and tax obligations before taking time off, so you return refreshed and ready. * How a proper mental break leads to creativity and renewed energy. Taking time off isn't a luxury—it's essential for both you and your business. Plan ahead, set boundaries, and put systems in place so you can enjoy the holidays guilt-free, keep things running smoothly, and return refreshed and ready for the New Year. Resources Mentioned: * App: Opal (social media blocker) https://www.opal.so/ [https://www.opal.so/] * Entrepreneurs Holiday Survival Guide: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break] Where to find Tina: Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ [https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder [https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder]

311: Navigating Self-Doubt as a Business Owner (And How I Keep Showing Up Anyway)

In this heartfelt episode, Tina Tower explores the very real experience of self-doubt as a business owner. Drawing from over two decades in business and personal moments of vulnerability, she shares tangible strategies for recognizing, managing, and overcoming self-doubt at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Key Topics Covered * Self-Doubt Is Part of the Entrepreneurial Ride * Tina Tower normalizes self-doubt, sharing personal stories from her own journey, including reaching 100 members in Her Empire Builder and facing challenges after her son's accident. * How Self-Doubt Shows Up * Procrastination, endlessly tweaking but never launching, underpricing offers, avoiding visibility, and seeking constant validation—all signs of self-doubt. * Real-Life Solutions and Mindset Tools * Naming your self-doubt * Using journaling prompts: * What would I do if I fully believed in myself? * What is the actual fear behind my hesitation? * Where have I succeeded before, and what did it take? * Reframing failure as part of the messy middle and essential to growth * The Power of Community and Support * Letting yourself be supported by others, especially in tough times * Building cheerleader circles and masterminds for external perspective * Managing Comparison and Keeping Focus * Advice on running your own race and putting blinders on to avoid comparison-itis * Confidence Is Built by Action * Confidence doesn't come before success—it grows from repeatedly showing up and taking micro steps * Protecting Your Energy * The importance of morning routines, listening to inspiring content, reducing social media usage, and staying connected to your purpose * Celebrating Small Wins * The value of keeping a "proof file" of positive feedback to revisit during low-confidence moments * Knowing When to Rest * Recognizing the difference between true self-doubt and just needing to recharge As you step back into your day, remember that self-doubt is simply part of building something meaningful—not a stop sign. Keep taking those small, brave steps, lean on your people when you need to, and celebrate every win along the way. You're doing better than you think, and your confidence will keep growing each time you show up. Resources Mentioned: * Books: "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz [https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681]; "Self Help" by Gabby Bernstein [https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-This-Chance-Change/dp/1401976662]; "Epic Retirement" [https://www.epicretirement.net/] and "Prime Time" by Beck Wilson [https://www.amazon.com.au/Prime-Time-lessons-new-midlife-ebook/dp/B0FBG3PZ84] * App: Opal (social media blocker) https://www.opal.so/ [https://www.opal.so/] Where to find Tina: Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ [https://www.herempirebuilder.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ [https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder [https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder]