So many business owners are not progressing because instead of acting and implementing they are waiting for things to be perfect. Perfectionism is a great way to limit your future and potential and, eventually, will kill your business. I see entrepreneurs waiting until something is "perfect" before they move forward as a crutch. It is how they justify not putting what they have to offer out into the world. This week I want you to really examine your motives and I hope to encourage you to move past perfectionism. We don't have time to waste. Let's get it done!
Show Notes
- Do you struggle with doing Facebook lives? Are you worried about them being perfect? Are you still not convinced Facebook Lives are vital to growing your page? Go here to get my FREE training on the Power of Facebook Live!!!
- Other episodes I mention this week-
- Do you want to learn more about mindset and growing your business? If yes, my Inner Circle is the perfect place for you. The group only opens up a few times a year, but you can get on the waitlist now. The next time the doors are open, you will be the first to know!!!
Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
This morning I want to encourage you with a word about your most important work, your first mission field, your biggest accomplishment—your kids and family! The world tells us to put ourselves first and focus on what we want, but God says that order matters and that we are to put first things first. It should be God, family, and then business. Take a few minutes to listen to this episode and then pray about what you are putting first in your daily life.
Looking for a devotional? Go here to download my devotional for business owners!
As I look at my exercise journey over the last 20 years, I have found some really big connections to my business progress. I can see how when I am disciplined in areas of my life like exercise, I am more disciplined in my business. There is definitely truth to the saying—how you do anything is how you do everything! I also know that because God has called me to do big, scary things physically like compete in a triathlon, I can now do big, scary things in my business like have my own conference! I hope you are encouraged and excited about the possibilities for your health and business as you listen to this week’s episode!
Show Notes
- Do you want to see more of my triathlon journey? You can read all about it here!
- Other episodes I mention this week-
- Are you ready to move to be more disciplined with your business? Are you ready for growth and to try new strategies? If so, my Inner Circle in the perfect place for you. The group only opens up a few times a year, but you can get on the waitlist now. The next time the doors are open, you will be the first to know!!!
Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
The world is fascinated by superpowers and the supernatural. As believers, we have access to the best superpower of all - JESUS!!! Today I am talking about ways to tap into that power and give you motivation to seek Jesus in all areas of your life!
Show Notes -
One of my goals as a human is to help women move forward in life and grow their businesses. One thing I know to be true is that so often there is just one piece of the puzzle holding us back from the next step. AND getting that puzzle piece can often times unlock a whole new level. My hope is that answering your questions will help you get over the hump and on to the next level, and that even if I don't answer your question, you find value in listening to the Q&A session! This week I am discussing everything from LinkedIn to email open rates to turning a ministry into a business so push play!!!
Show Notes
Here are some of the topics I covered when answering questions this week:
- LinkedIn - Lewis Howes - Great resource for how to use LinkedIn
- Facebook Engagement - The Power of Facebook Live, use ads, create awesome content that people want to SHARE for organic growth,
- Email open rates - Be consistent, work on your subject lines, research latest stats on best times to send
- Planner and time blocking - Do what works best for you!
- Hiring help - Do what is the best use of your time and hire out the rest (even if it is stuff you can).
- Evergreen course - Open all the time vs open a few times a year - both have their place.
- Turn a ministry into a business - Paid bible study, create content and curriculum, ministry does not equal free!
If you love this Q&A session, you will absolutely want to be part of my Inner Circle. It is a monthly group with weekly trainings on how to grow your business. One week a month we do a LIVE Q&A!!! The doors only open a few times a year, so get on the waitlist to be notified at the next opening!
Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
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This week I want to encourage you to really think about what you are asking God to do in your life and business AND if you are open to letting Him do it. I love the Prayer of Jabez and have prayed it for many years. In the prayer, we ask for God to "enlarge our territory." However, as entrepreneurs who are used to getting to decide what we want to do and when we do it, we need to realize that God is still the boss of us. He gets to decide when and how to enlarge our territory, and He is the one who we should be following because He is our BOSS!!!
Take a few minutes to listen to this episode. I went of script on this one because I God put it on my heart and that usually means some of you really need to hear this!
Last year I gave you 8 reasons why I really don’t like free Facebook groups. BUT a few months ago, I listened to the advice of others and gave one a try when we I launched my Creators’ Roadmap course. Now I am back to report how it went and if I have changed my mind. Spoiler alert: Not really! I did get lots of insight and am excited to share what I learned about when to have a group, what to expect, and some tips you can use if you start one!
Show Notes
- Podcast Episode 71| Why I Don’t Like Free Facebook Groups - Here is the first episode I did last year on my thoughts about free Facebook groups
- Be on the lookout for when we re-open my free group - Ramp Up Your Revenue, in August before we launch Inner Circle in September.
- Sign up for the waitlist so you are notified next time my group or course is open - Inner Circle monthly group and Creators' Roadmap course.
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
Worship is all about Jesus. When you take the focus off yourself and put it on Jesus, it changes you, all those around you, and the whole atmosphere. Turn off the world and use worship to get your priorities in order for you and your business!
Get the Equipped Worship Playlist here!!!
Sean Cannell is a YouTube expert, and this week he is giving us all the inside information on how to make money on YouTube. Everything from the requirements to start running ads, to the priority of the analytics, we talked about it all! He also shares his 3-step strategy for setting up a solid YouTube channel and explains the long-term value of putting some eggs in the YouTube basket. I am so glad I got to meet Sean and I can't wait for you to meet him too!!!
My Guest: Sean Cannell
On YouTube: Think media
On Instagram: @seancannell
Weekly Show - Video Influencers
Show Notes
- Sean's Book - YouTube Secrets
- Keywords Everywhere - This is a great free tool that shows you google keyword search volume, cost per click, and competition data of keywords on multiple websites.
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
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In this Monday Fire episode, I want to talk with you about James 3:10, "Out of the same month comes blessing and cursing and that ought not be." You shouldn't curse the very thing that you hope will be a blessing in your business, i.e. Facebook, IG, Pinterest...hello algorithm! Listen to this short episode to hear what you should so instead!
I have talked about this before, but because of some recent changes in a health and wellness direct sales company, I wanted to talk about it again. MLMs can be amazing for your business, BUT I always still want you to be in control! Here is a quick bonus episode about some things to make sure you are doing if direct sales is part of your business plan.
Business failure is not always a fun topic, but there is sooooo much to learn when we have a business idea that doesn't work out. I have been there and I know that God uses failures to teach us, to motivate us, and to shift us. So if you have had a business idea fail, first know that you did not fail, the idea failed. Separate yourself from the failure. Then pick yourself up and get back to it. I hope this episode is exactly want some of you need to hear today!
Show Notes
- Podcast Episode 79 | Making a Pivot in your Business - Sometimes when a business idea fails, it is God's way of showing you it is time to make a pivot in your business. You can listen to more about pivoting in this episode.
- Podcast Episode 113 | 4 Questions to Ask Yourself if Sales are Slow - Related Episode on what to do if sales are not where you want or need them to be. Maybe your business idea didn't fail, you just need to make some changes in who you are selling to or the price or the timing.
- If you are ready to move beyond any past failures and grow your business, I would love to have you in my monthly group where I help you grow your social media following or in my course where I teach you 6 ways to make money online. Sign up for the waitlist so you are notified next time they are open - Inner Circle monthly group and Creators' Roadmap course.
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
If you are thinking about hosting a conference or any kind of live event or even if this is a far-in-the-future goal, settle in and get ready to take some notes! In the time since I hosted my first conference just a few weeks ago, I have done a lot of reflecting and processing. In doing so, I came up with 5 things everyone should know before launching an event. My hope is that knowing these 5 things will help you in your planning and execution so even your very first event can be a huge success!
Show Notes:
- If you want the recordings from my Equipped Conference 2019 or if you want to be the first to know about next year’s conference, go here.
- To see photos of the conference search #iamequipped2019 on IG
- Kolbe Test - Looks at your ability to do things like execute, integrate, find information, develop new ideas, etc. It helps you find where your strengths are in these areas! This is a great assessment for every business owner especially one about to take on a big project like a live event.
- If you need help with growing your social media following or using social media to help with a big event, the Inner Circle is for you. Join the waitlist here!
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
Mr. Magic and I have been working at home together for a little over a year so we decided now would be a great time to give you guys an update on how it's going. Working with your spouse can be complicated and hard, but it can also be pretty stinkin’ awesome. We share the best and worst and everything in between like what have we learned about each other, what advice we would give others, and even what the Allwood kids think about it!
Show Notes
- You guys loved Mr. Magic the first time he was a guest. Here is that episode if you missed it or just want to hear it again - Episode 100 | 2018: The Year Everything Changed for Us with Jason Allwood
- The Kolbe Assessment - This is a great resource to learn more about how you take action.
- Jason and I are both a 3 on the Enneagram which means we could be a power couple or a train wreck! Want to know more about the Enneagram? Check out this episode - Episode 105 | The Enneagram Test and Your Number Explained with Chris Heuertz
- A lot of our work together over the mast 6-8 months focused on the Equipped Conference, including a HOT conversation about BBQ! But it was sooooo worth it. You can still get a virtual ticket to watch all the recordings here.
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
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Getting good, restful sleep is not only super important for the happiness in our home, but also for the success in our business. Samantha Day is a sleep expert and she is sharing with us all the things about sleep. We talk about topics like how much sleep we need, how to help everyone in our house get the right amount of quality sleep, and how sleep can effect our business! Join me as we discuss this topic that truly effects us all!!!
My Guest: Samantha Day
On Facebook @samanthadaysleepconsulting
On Instagram @samanthadaysleepconsulting
Website: samanthadayconsulting.com
Show Notes
- For more information about Creators' Roadmap, the course that helped Samantha transition her business online, go here.
- For more info on my monthly business coaching group where I teach entrepreneurs how to grow their social media, go here.
- If you need help with littles ones getting sleep in your house, here is the direct link to Samantha's Immediate Assistance offerings!
- Email us at podcast@jenniferallwood.com if you have any questions or inquiries!
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Whether you are a solopreneur or already have a team, this is word you need to hear. I am sharing the when, who, and how of growing your team. My hope is that by giving you a peak behind the scenes at Team Allwood, you are encouraged and gain confidence as you add new roles to your team.
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode114/
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When the sales in your business are just not what you want them to be, there are 4 questions you need to ask yourself. These areas are totally under your control and can make or break your sales. In this episode I go in to detail with each one. Take a few minutes to listen and see what you may need to tweak as you answer these 4 simple, but super-telling questions. One small shift can completely boost your sales!
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode113/
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Friends, I need to publicly apologize BIG TIME! Over the years I have encouraged my creative entrepreneurs to "charge what they are worth" and I just didn't know what I was really saying at the time. I have several issues with the statement "charging what you're worth" and want to clarify what I truly meant to say to creatives. I didn't mean to discourage you. I didn't intend for you to jack up your rates. I didn't you want losing sales. So let's talk about what I really meant!
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode112/
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As a creative you're not supposed to do the same thing over and over. You need the freedom to change your mind and try new things. HOWEVER, in the early stages of your creative business, this can totally limit your success or even ability to START. You should NOT be the Jack of Trades, Master of None. You have to get known for ONE THING and do it really, really, really well. I work with thousands of entrepreneurs who struggle with this dual-mindedness and lack of focus and direction. In this quick episode, let's talk about this misconception: why you may do and offer EVERYTHING to your clients, how it limits you, and why you need to change so you can really make a difference in your checkbook and in the marketplace.
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode111
How to Pick a Focus in your Business (and stop being a jack of all trades): click here to get my Focus worksheet.
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I want you to think about the thing that you're worried about in your life and business right now. That thing that keeps you up at night. That thing you are focusing on ... that is where people get STUCK. So STOP IT. In this podcast episode, I share a break-through mindset shift to help you stop focusing on yourself, stop magnifying on the wrong things and stop missing the whole point. This is going to change your life!
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode110/
More info on my first LIVE event Equipped Conference in Kansas City May 2-3, 2019: https://jenniferallwood.com/conference
I keep seeing all of these memes and quotes on social media encouraging and ordering business owners to just "Hustle" or "Work Hard" and ONLY THEN they will achieve all of their goals and biz dreams. But this just isn't true. There was a period in my life when I was working too hard and I was working too long. I had to re-prioritize EVERYTHING and I want to share this secret with you.
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode109/
Find me on Instagram @jenniferallwood
More on my live event: The Equipped Conference is here
So last week Facebook and Instagram went down and got super glitchy for its users. It freaked out so many of my fellow business owners and fans who are reliable on the FB/IG world to communicate with their people. It was a great learning lesson for all of us. So today, I have a lot of concrete tips that I want to give you so that if something ever goes sideways with any number of your social media platforms, you have a plan B, C, and D. So that you are not vulnerable and your business is not going to reliant on Facebook working. We'll discuss other areas of your business that you need to focus on this year. I have tons of golden nuggets for you and insight to my business in this podcast! Grab a pen and paper... and please share this podcast with your fellow business owners!
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode108/
The Equipped Conference, May 1-3 in Kansas City
In the card catalog of people and personalities, we all want to know where we fit in, what group we belong in and how we can label ourselves. I have struggled with this awareness that I never "fit in." I've always felt that I didn't belong in JUST ONE group of people and I know some of my listeners and followers feel this way too. I really wanted to share and encourage you with my personal journey with always feeling different and my "a-ha" moment when I listened to God's calling.
- Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode107/
- More info on the Equipped Conference and how you can meet up with like-minded Christian business owners here.
Get your ticket for the Equipped Conference here. We still have seats available for my first LIVE EVENT on May 2-3, 2019 in Kansas City
Why is it sometimes so hard for creatives to be organized? What makes sense for us can be totally chaotic and #HOTMESS status to others. In light of last week’s episode about the Enneagram Test, I am speaking with organization guru Laurie Palau about getting organized in life and business. She sheds light on our personality and why we choose to focus on certain things and how to avoid clutter pitfalls. We talk about the different types of clutter and what some of your roadblocks may be. This is eye opening stuff especially for moms who are just trying to get their kid to pick up their room!!!
Show Notes: https://jenniferallwood.com/episode106
Find me on Instagram: @JenniferAllwood