Clients in my mastermind have been asking me how I make decisions about what to say yes and no to. There is no formula for everyone, but I'm sharing a story about making a difficult decision to keep my family first this summer, and some bottom-line principles that will help you make healthy decisions.
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If you need more help on this topic, go check out episode 317 on getting to the root of why you’re overworking. https://jenniferallwood.com/episode317/
To get more margin in your business so you can say yes to family, you need to get rid of things that are no longer serving you and declutter your business. Download my free guide, 22 Ways to Declutter Your Business. Go to jenniferallwood.com/declutter to download your guide.
Do you ever feel like you need me to look at your Instagram account and tell you exactly what to tweak to increase sales and followers? Well, today's that day my friend! I'm sharing a training from my Inner Circle where I review members' Instagram accounts and give them very specific changes to cut down on customer confusion and make their accounts irresistible. You will have so many light bulb moments for your own account! Don't miss this training.
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It’s my birthday month! To celebrate I'm giving you 52% off your first month of my Inner Circle so you can get access to the coaching you need to grow your following and sales. Go to jenniferallwood.com/birthdaysale before the end of the week to get your discount!
Whether you call them email opt-ins, freebies, or lead magnets, you need a consistent way to get potential customers on your email list, because email list subscribers are 8 times more likely to buy from you! Listen to today's training from the Inner Circle on how to create the right email opt-in for your business, plus some secret ninja marking hacks to turn those subscribers into buyers.
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It’s my birthday month! To celebrate I'm giving you 52% off your first month of my Inner Circle so you can get access to part 2 of this email opt-in training, plus the coaching you need to grow your following and sales. Go to jenniferallwood.com/birthdaysale before the end of the week to get your discount!
You can download my 50 email subject lines that convert by going to https://jenniferallwood.com/subject/.
If you're struggling to "crack the code" on growing your following, Jen and Nell break down which reels will work for your account and why! Get an insider's peek into Jen's Inner Circle training on reels as she gives you tips and insight on killer reel creation.
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It’s my birthday month! To celebrate I'm giving you 52% off your first month of my Inner Circle so you can get access to part 2 of this reels training, plus the coaching you need to grow your following and sales. Go to jenniferallwood.com/birthdaysale before the end of the week to get your discount!
Sometimes I hear from my coaching clients that things aren't selling for them, and it's normal to feel discouraged. People often have unrealistic expectations of what their sales are going to be, but it really is a numbers game. Listen and learn what kind of sales you can expect based on your numbers.
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If you need help setting up your email list, get connected with my VA agency https://www.bizassistagency.com/.
It’s my birthday month! To celebrate I'm giving you 52% off your first month of my Inner Circle so you can get the coaching you need to grow your following and sales. Go to jenniferallwood.com/birthdaysale before the end of the week to get your discount!
There are podcasts about every single topic you can think of! A podcast can be a powerful tool for growth, but maybe not in the way that you think. Listen in to how I use Podcasting for strategic growth and to serve my people well.
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Today I'm talking about how you can stay focused on social media, and what income-producing actions you can take without getting distracted, especially during summer when you want to focus on the kids, vacations, and the lake.
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You can go to jenniferallwood.com/declutter to download my guide of 22 things you can do to help simplify and declutter your business this summer.
If you are in business, you need an opt-in to grow your email list. On social media, you're on rented ground, but with an email list, you actually own your contact list. An opt-in is an exchange of you giving people something of value, and them giving you their email in return. Let's talk today about how to create opt-ins that drive sales.
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If you need help starting your email list, get in touch with one of my VAs. Go to bizassistagency.com. You can go to jenniferallwood.com/emaillist for 5 creative ways to grow your list!
Let's talk about what you can do if you're an entrepreneur and you don't have a good support system around you. I am shocked by how many unsupportive people are surrounding business owners, especially in the beginning stages. I have some pretty strong opinions on how to handle this in your marriage, and what you can do to cultivate intentional community.
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If you're looking for a supportive entrepreneurial community that shares your values, you can go to creatorsnextlevel.com and apply. Business is too hard to do it alone.
Everybody is talking about Threads which was launched by Instagram. I just got an account and want to give you some tips and advice if you want to jump on this new trend. With 30 million signups overnight, it's something to pay attention to.
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With ever-changing social media platforms, it's SO important to build your email list. You can go to jenniferallwood.com/subject and download my 50 email subject lines that convert.
I know reach and engagement are not what they used to be in the online space, and sometimes that may make you want to give up! But I have some encouragement for you today that it's still possible to build a true community of like-minded followers online. Listen in for tactical strategies to build a community online, with a healthy dose of Biblical mindset!
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If you're ready to take a deeper dive, you can go to jenniferallwood.com/socialsucces and watch my 3 part video series on social media success, it's my gift to you!
Today on the podcast I'm interviewing a very special guest, Easton Allwood! We're talking about what it's like to work with your grown children. I was looking for someone to resuscitate my YouTube account, and it was the perfect opportunity to have Easton, who is studying film and video in college, come on board with Team Allwood. We're giving you some tips and insight if you're considering working with your kids, plus some of the benefits you may not have thought about!
If you're looking for a good summer read on vacation or something to pop in your earbuds while on an airplane, today on the podcast I'm talking about 5 of my favorite business books I've read recently and why thinking differently is so important.
Hit the Highlights
[01:15] Die with Zero
[03:15] The Power of One More
[04:22] Get a Grip
[06:15] The Road Less Stupid
[11:00] Who Not How
[13:25] Fear is Not the Boss of You
If you have followed me for any length of time, you know I'm not very techy and like everything on paper. But, my team loves these tools and I'm going to tell you how to use them in a way that's going to be helpful for you and your business.
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[01:55] Using Google Workspace to Create a Professional Email
[05:15] My Team Uses Canva to Create Graphics
[07:18] Download my ChatGPT Starter Guide at jenniferallwood.com/chatgpt
[09:40] The Free App Voxer for Easy Audio Communication
[12:13] Asana is Great for Team Collaboration
There are so many people I know who recently have gotten hacked on Facebook and Instagram, but there are ways to protect yourself. Facebook is still the largest networking site and the best place to have a business presence. Let's chat today about the differences between copycat accounts, getting hacked, and the steps you need to be taking to protect yourself and your business.
Listen, I know some of you are going to be mad at what I'm going to tell you today, but I do it out of love! Having coached over 20,000 women, I know business in the online space, and I know where money is being made right now. If you have a blog or are thinking about blogging, you're going to want to listen in.
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[03:06] How You Make Money with Blogs
[11:10] How Business in the Online Space Has Changed and Why Blogs Are In Decline
[15:10] How To Get Yourself on Other People's Podcasts
[17:10] The Best Way To Make Money Right Now in the Online Space
Important Links
If you want to learn how to pitch yourself as a guest on someone else's podcast, I have a great free guide for you! You can go to jenniferallwood.com/podcastguest and download it now.
Some people have a long laundry list of things that aren't working on social media right now. So let's focus on 3 things that ARE working right now. Social media is the best free way to grow your audience and sales, so make sure you are implementing these strategies!
Hit the Highlights
[01:51] Reels Are Still Working to Bring in New Followers
[07:55] Super Clear Bio that Will Capture Attention in 8 Seconds
[12:45] Relatable, Sharable Content
Important Links
Download my reel tutorial at jenniferallwood.com/reels
Is anyone else panicking or feeling a little anxious about doing business in the summer? Between kids, vacations, events, and summer sales slumps, things can feel out of your control. After coaching over 20,000 women, I'm sharing tips for you to stay present in your business and with your family in the summer months.
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[06:15] PLEASE Take Time Off in the Summer!
[09:12] You Are the Only One With the Power to Fix Your Schedule
[13:13] Workaholism is a Trauma Response
[16:02] Strategies for Taking Time Off
Important Links
If you need some help this summer getting things done, I have a VA agency that can help you. Go to https://www.bizassistagency.com/ and fill out a form so you can take a breather this summer.
This is a podcast that was asked for by one of the members of my Better Way Program and by two other clients this week. If you're someone who needs to pivot a part of your business, you don't owe anyone an explanation or an OVER-explanation. Over-explaining is often a trauma response because you have lost people in the past who have misunderstood you. Listen and learn how, and when you should offer explanations for changes in your business.
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[03:18] I Coach Women on How To Stop Doing Stuff For Free
[04:20] Do You Owe Your Followers an Explaintion When You Pivot?
[07:32] People Think Influencers Put Their Whole Life Online
[09:03] How to Determine What to Share Online
[14:55] Overexplaining as a Trauma Response
[19:22] It's Your Prerogative to Pivot
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I discovered the Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant by our home in Flordia and fell in love. Stacy and I connected on social media and I'm thrilled to have her and her inspirational story on the podcast. If you feel like you've been beaten down by life, or you keep hitting setback after setback, you are so encouraged by Stacy's journey of triumph through a lot of dark days.
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[03:17] The Story of How Stacy Started Chicken Salad Chick From Her Home Kitchen
[07:22] How The Chicken Salad Flavors Got Their Names and Personalities
[10:14] Setbacks Can Propel You Toward Growth
[15:20] How to Get Past Bad Business Decisions
[22:11] A Cancer Diagnosis Lead to a Foundation with a Mission
[26:45] How To Pivot Your Business in New Seasons of Life
Too many entrepreneurs give up when they’ve had a failed launch, or no one has bought their product. Instead of making failures mean something terrible about us, we can instead become curious about the numbers and learn SO much from what didn’t go well.
[01:12] My Treadmill Epiphany About Failure
[10:51] You Know How Successful an Entrepreneur Will Be Based on Their Ability to Fail and Bounce Back
[14:21] Business Numbers Are Just Date and How to Separate Yourself From Your Results
[17:41] My Launch that No One Signed Up For
[19:11] High Five To All Of You Who Are Trying Something
[21:22] How Quickly You Bounce Back Can Be An Indicator of Your Obedience to the Lord
[23:02] If You Struggle with Your Email Open Rate, You Can Go To jenniferallwood.com/subject and Download a Free Copy of My Best Converting Email Subject Lines
Check out this episode’s sponsor, Good Ranchers. Use code Jen30 for $30 off!!! Enjoy the best beef, chicken, and seafood this country offers when you subscribe. Over 85% of the grass-fed beef sold in the United States is imported from overseas, but 100% of the meat delivered from Good Ranchers is straight from the heartland of America. Change the way you buy meat today and know where your meat comes from.
So often entrepreneurs will be afraid to try something new unless they have all the details and steps figured out. You will be SO inspired by Ben and Corley’s story of founding Good Ranchers, and trusting in the Holy Spirit’s guidance while also going all in and doing the work.
[02:34] Why We Took the Tendon Out of Our Chicken Breasts
[07:35] Ben and Corley Shifted From Ministry to Starting a Meat Company After Hearing From the Lord
[20:37] Relying on the Holy Spirit for Business Direction
[27:26] How Ben and Corley Narrowly Avoiding Losing it All
[31:55] Making a Hard Shift From In-Person to Online
[37:03] The Story Behind the Origins of Meat Labeling Laws and Truly American Meat
[43:11] The Politics Behind the War on Meat
[50:29] Ben and Corley’s Best Business Advice for Entrepreneurs
Check out this episode’s sponsor, Good Ranchers. Use code Jen30 for $30 off!!! Enjoy the best beef, chicken, and seafood this country offers when you subscribe. Over 85% of the grass-fed beef sold in the United States is imported from overseas, but 100% of the meat delivered from Good Ranchers is straight from the heartland of America. Change the way you buy meat today and know where your meat comes from.
Is a Mastermind right for you? I’m giving you 5 ways to know if you’re ready. And even if you’re not there, I know you will learn something about yourself and your business in this podcast!
[02:05] Why We Discredit Ourselves
[03:03] #1 You Understand The Power of Proximity
[06:07] #2 You Need to Get Your Mindset Unstuck
[07:17] #3 You are In Need of a Fresh Perspective
[10:02] #4 You Need Support Around You
[12:55] #5 You Need Fresh Inspiration
Apply for my Mastermind at creatorsnextlevel.com
Check out this episode’s sponsor, Good Ranchers. Use code Jen30 for $30 off!!! Enjoy the best beef, chicken, and seafood this country offers when you subscribe. Over 85% of the grass-fed beef sold in the United States is imported from overseas, but 100% of the meat delivered from Good Ranchers is straight from the heartland of America. Change the way you buy meat today and know where your meat comes from.
Today’s episode starts with a story about running my painting company and feeling like I was working too hard without that effort reflected in the bank account. A business coach came into my life and I took a HUGE leap of faith for our family and joined her mastermind. It changed everything for me, and I can for you too friend!
[01:05] My Story of Working Harder, Not Smarter
[10:15] People Will Think I’m Crazy
[13:13] “You Are Made For This” and the Power of Borrowed Confidence
[17:02] Why This Matters For You
[20:47] Go to creatorsnextlevel.com to apply
Check out this episode’s sponsor, Good Ranchers. Use code Jen30 for $30 off!!! Enjoy the best beef, chicken, and seafood this country offers when you subscribe. Over 85% of the grass-fed beef sold in the United States is imported from overseas, but 100% of the meat delivered from Good Ranchers is straight from the heartland of America. Change the way you buy meat today and know where your meat comes from.
The enemy often uses distractions to derail creative entrepreneurs from God’s calling in their life. Just because we are good at all the things and can do all the things, doesn’t mean we should. This bonus episode is a recording from my Level Up Bootcamp. I hope that today was just what you needed to start getting unstuck and find a focus that moves your business forward!
Hit the Highlights:
[04:34] Jen’s Story
[07:45] How Your Growth and Progress Get Stuck
[14:22] The Creative Mind and Distraction
[20:05] How the Multitasking of Motherhood Changes Your Brain
[25:28] How the Creative Mind Gets Overwhelmed and Paralyzed
[30:55] How to Plant Your Roots Deep In Each Season
[39:02] Find Your Lowest Hanging Fruit
[45:29] Income-Producing Activities
Important Links
It's not too late to join my Level Up Bootcamp! Go to creatorsnextlevel.com/levelup