My quarterly Game Changing Resources are my most popular episodes each quarter and I know this episode will be no different.  Use a super-quick tool to learn your decision making style because the more self-awareness you have, the more confident you become! Make a word cloud in 60 seconds Test the mobile optimization of your site and install this plug in to drastically change loading speed. Research Google trends with ease  https://vimandvigor.biz/episode54/

My quarterly Game Changing Resources are my most popular episodes each quarter and I know this episode will be no different. <ul> <li>Use a super-quick tool to learn your decision making style because the more self-awareness you have, the more confident you become!</li> <li>Make a word cloud in 60 seconds</li> <li>Test the mobile optimization of your site and install this plug in to drastically change loading speed.</li> <li>Research Google trends with ease</li> </ul> <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode54/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimandvigor.biz/episode54/</a>

54 Game Changing Resources

Meg Clarke

SEO Mythbuster, Meg Clarke of Clapping Dog Media shares how you can tame the SEO beast to boost traffic to your website. From SEO plug ins to Google algorithms, you’ll get practical tips you can begin using IMMEDIATELY to help your pages rank higher in order to get you the right kind of traffic to your website. https://vimandvigor.biz/episode53/

SEO Mythbuster, Meg Clarke of Clapping Dog Media shares how you can tame the SEO beast to boost traffic to your website. From SEO plug ins to Google algorithms, you’ll get practical tips you can begin using IMMEDIATELY to help your pages rank higher in order to get you the right kind of traffic to your website. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode53/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimandvigor.biz/episode53/</a>

53 SEO Myth Busting with Meg Clarke of Clapping Dog Media

Kailey Jacomet

A contact isn’t an eloquently worded document providing a wordy description of your services. It provides a legal function, creates rights, and protects your business. You are the CEO of your business. No matter how big or how small you are, know this: a contract of your services is one of the most professional and respectful things you can do for your client. A contract protects your client as well as your business. It is not unkind, uncool, or rigid. In fact, by providing a contract helps us provide clear expectations and boundaries, which are critical aspects in the foundation of your business. Join me on this episode of THE ONE BURNING QUESTION, where my guest, attorney Kailey Jacomet, drops so much goodness about contracts, trademarks, and copyrights.  Show Notes

A contact isn’t an eloquently worded document providing a wordy description of your services. It provides a legal function, creates rights, and protects your business. You are the CEO of your business. No matter how big or how small you are, know this: a contract of your services is one of the most professional and respectful things you can do for your client. A contract protects your client as well as your business. It is not unkind, uncool, or rigid. In fact, by providing a contract helps us provide clear expectations and boundaries, which are critical aspects in the foundation of your business. Join me on this episode of THE ONE BURNING QUESTION, where my guest, attorney Kailey Jacomet, drops so much goodness about contracts, trademarks, and copyrights.  <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode52/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

52 Guest Kailey Jacomet: Contracts, Trademarks, and Copyrights

Kelsy Schmidt

In this week's episode, I talk with Kelsy Schmidt, KPI Strategist at kpistrategist.com about how you can create a meaningful metric dashboard that financially guides the way you make decisions for your business. Show Notes

In this week's episode, I talk with Kelsy Schmidt, KPI Strategist at <a href="https://www.innowik.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kpistrategist.com</a> about how you can create a meaningful metric dashboard that financially guides the way you make decisions for your business. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode51/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

51 Want to Simplify How You Track and Analyze Your Profits? Interview with Kelsy Schmidt

Micala Quinn

Times are changing, uncertain, and downright HARD. It's hard to be under constant scrutiny and have each word analyzed and put under a microscope. Businesses, marriages, family dynamics - all of it under the strain and weight of a new era.  My guest, Micala Quinn talks about the tremendous pressure we all feel raising children (even if they're grown!!), running a business, and trying to stay sane during 2021. Show Notes

Times are changing, uncertain, and downright HARD. It's hard to be under constant scrutiny and have each word analyzed and put under a microscope. Businesses, marriages, family dynamics - all of it under the strain and weight of a new era.  My guest, Micala Quinn talks about the tremendous pressure we all feel raising children (even if they're grown!!), running a business, and trying to stay sane during 2021. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode50/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

50 Interview with Micala Quinn: Thrive During Uncertainty

Hiring is tough. It’s so much more than putting feelers out there. The key is in preparation: Getting your systems in place first and creating an onboarding plan are two ways I work with clients to set them up for success. Show Notes.

Hiring is tough. It’s so much more than putting feelers out there. The key is in preparation: Getting your systems in place first and creating an onboarding plan are two ways I work with clients to set them up for success. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode49/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>.

49 I'm Ready to Hire, Now What?

You've got your foundation, accountability partners are in place, your strategy is driving you forward, now it's time thrive.  This episode focuses on two tips to set your new pace as you watch your company sail for the horizon. Blog and Links

You've got your foundation, accountability partners are in place, your strategy is driving you forward, now it's time thrive.  This episode focuses on two tips to set your new pace as you watch your company sail for the horizon. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode48/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog and Links</a>

48 How Can I Thrive in My Business?

Strategic Planning scares the crud out of some people. It’s way too much minutia and detail, and so they shrug it off as ‘not their thing’ or ‘too constraining,’ and take off for the hills with their idea. Some are successful in this approach, even thriving, and that’s awesome, but for those who dive in, then find themselves backed into a corner very quickly consumed with overwhelm, that’s where a good business strategist will come in. They can help you choose the financial outcomes you desire, build goals that help define what you’re going to do and what success looks like, then create activities, tasks, and tactics to help get you there. Listen to find how strategy plays a role in your quarterly planning.

Strategic Planning scares the crud out of some people. It’s way too much minutia and detail, and so they shrug it off as ‘not their thing’ or ‘too constraining,’ and take off for the hills with their idea. Some are successful in this approach, even thriving, and that’s awesome, but for those who dive in, then find themselves backed into a corner very quickly consumed with overwhelm, that’s where a good business strategist will come in. They can help you choose the financial outcomes you desire, build goals that help define what you’re going to do and what success looks like, then create activities, tasks, and tactics to help get you there. Listen to find how strategy plays a role in your quarterly planning.

47 How Can Strategy Reduce Stress and Increase Profit?

How do you hold yourself and your business accountable? Legally, financially, morally, operationally? Do you have processes in place to hold yourself accountable? Are you part of a mastermind or group where intense honesty is a cornerstone value? Or do you prefer 1:1 accountability with a coach? Business owners who work with a coach are 65% more likely to execute on their strategic plans. How about you? Are you ready to work with a business coach to help set up your strategic plans? Join me for this episode in my CEO Series and let’s get started building accountability in your business. SHOW NOTES

How do you hold yourself and your business accountable? Legally, financially, morally, operationally? Do you have processes in place to hold yourself accountable? Are you part of a mastermind or group where intense honesty is a cornerstone value? Or do you prefer 1:1 accountability with a coach? Business owners who work with a coach are 65% more likely to execute on their strategic plans. How about you? Are you ready to work with a business coach to help set up your strategic plans? Join me for this episode in my CEO Series and let’s get started building accountability in your business. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode46/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOW NOTES</a>

46 What Can Accountability Do For My Business?

If your mission is your path, and your vision is the motivation to walk the path, then your values are what light your journey along the way. Without your values in place, the path is never quite as clear. And Values need to go beyond simply, “honesty and integrity.” Yawn. That’s 101, isn’t it? Show notes at https://vimandvigor.biz/episode45/ We want to dive deeper and provide connection and context so everyone knows exactly how we apply honesty and integrity to our business. Join me in discovering how building a solid foundation for your business is the cornerstone for all your strategic planning and operational business decisions.

If your mission is your path, and your vision is the motivation to walk the path, then your values are what light your journey along the way. Without your values in place, the path is never quite as clear. And Values need to go beyond simply, “honesty and integrity.” Yawn. That’s 101, isn’t it? Show notes at <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode45/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimandvigor.biz/episode45/</a> We want to dive deeper and provide connection and context so everyone knows exactly how we apply honesty and integrity to our business. Join me in discovering how building a solid foundation for your business is the cornerstone for all your strategic planning and operational business decisions.

45 Can a Solid Foundation Really Help My Business?

The ONE BURNING QUESTION microcast answers the burning questions you have about your small business in about fifteen minutes. From authors to entrepreneurs, you'll find gems that will get you excited about everything small business, from strategic planning &amp; leadership to visibility, Human Resources, productivity, and organization.

There’s a certain beauty in a leader who knows how to set aside time for a little fun. If you find yourself defending busyness and putting a crown on hot mess, it’s probably time to pause and take stock of where you are in your business. There’s no trophy for most busy, or most hours worked in a week, and no one can plan “one up” like someone talking about how busy they are. In fact, these antics could project something other than productivity and success, like an inability to prioritize, organize their thoughts, delegate, or commit. Let's learn how to do differently and escape the fog of chaos. Show Notes

There’s a certain beauty in a leader who knows how to set aside time for a little fun. If you find yourself defending busyness and putting a crown on hot mess, it’s probably time to pause and take stock of where you are in your business. There’s no trophy for most busy, or most hours worked in a week, and no one can plan “one up” like someone talking about how busy they are. In fact, these antics could project something other than productivity and success, like an inability to prioritize, organize their thoughts, delegate, or commit. Let's learn how to do differently and escape the fog of chaos. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode44/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

44 What Distractions Alert You to Inefficiencies that Cost YOU Money? (Pt. 2)

A series of other microevents helped me realize I was being careless with my time and energy. Mistakes happen when you don’t understand the rules, procedures, or consequences, but careless happens when you know them but ignore them. Learn how to recognize the distractions that alert us to inefficiencies sneaking up and draining our time and money.

A series of other microevents helped me realize I was being careless with my time and energy. Mistakes happen when you don’t understand the rules, procedures, or consequences, but careless happens when you know them but ignore them. Learn how to recognize the distractions that alert us to inefficiencies sneaking up and draining our time and money.

43 What Distractions Cause Inefficiencies that Drain YOUR Profits?

Have you made important shifts in your business this year? I have, and while so much has changed, many things have remained the same.  I've had to pivot and turn, race and pace, &amp; pray and act to land where I can serve coaches with exactly what THEY need using the skills and abilities I most possess.  This also gives me the powerful ability to make referrals to other professionals who have a different specialist skillset and serve a similar audience.  Empowered professionals empower professionals. Join me for this episode to learn what's changed and what will stay the same and learn about the new services offered here at Vim &amp; Vigor Business Operations Consulting. Check out the Blog here: https://vimandvigor.biz/episode42/

Have you made important shifts in your business this year? I have, and while so much has changed, many things have remained the same.  I've had to pivot and turn, race and pace, &amp; pray and act to land where I can serve coaches with exactly what THEY need using the skills and abilities I most possess.  This also gives me the powerful ability to make referrals to other professionals who have a different specialist skillset and serve a similar audience.  Empowered professionals empower professionals. Join me for this episode to learn what's changed and what will stay the same and learn about the new services offered here at Vim &amp; Vigor Business Operations Consulting. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode42/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Blog here: https://vimandvigor.biz/episode42/</a>

42 Have You Made Important Shifts In Your Business?

According to  Forbes, we need to prepare ourselves for 50% of the workforce becoming an entrepreneurial workforce in the next few years. That’s a lot of competition, but it’s also a tremendous amount of opportunity. Of that 50%, over half of those will be in the online space. With so much new coming into “our space,” we have the power, opportunity and privilege to become positive influencers, The go-to for leading how to manage work, life, love, fun, finances, life and so much more. Gone are the days of Do It This Way and Get Rich Now. Instead, we can nurture, mentor, and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs for the blood, sweat, and tears that come with starting your own business. Show Notes &amp; Blog

According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2017/10/17/are-we-ready-for-a-workforce-that-is-50-freelance/?utm_source=Agency%20Course&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Sage+2018-06-15+%28Entrepreneurial+Freedom%29&amp;utm_content=The+Four+Freedoms+of+Entrepreneurship&amp;sh=547a04493f82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Forbes</a>, we need to prepare ourselves for 50% of the workforce becoming an entrepreneurial workforce in the next few years. That’s a lot of competition, but it’s also a tremendous amount of opportunity. Of that 50%, over half of those will be in the online space. With so much new coming into “our space,” we have the power, opportunity and privilege to become positive influencers, The go-to for leading how to manage work, life, love, fun, finances, life and so much more. Gone are the days of Do It This Way and Get Rich Now. Instead, we can nurture, mentor, and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs for the blood, sweat, and tears that come with starting your own business. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode41/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes &amp; Blog</a>

41 Is Entrepreneurial Freedom a Myth?

Each quarter, I summarize the best tips, tools, and resources I found invaluable. This week on the podcast, I share a valuable sales perspective I learned from Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, a website audit that will have you thinking differently about SEO, and a transcription tool that’s quick and extremely affordable.  Join me for this episode for game changing resources for your coaching business.

Each quarter, I summarize the best tips, tools, and resources I found invaluable. This week on the podcast, I share a valuable sales perspective I learned from Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, a website audit that will have you thinking differently about SEO, and a transcription tool that’s quick and extremely affordable.  Join me for this episode for game changing resources for your coaching business.

40 Game Changing Resources

New coaches struggle with service development more than almost any aspect of their fledgling business. The truth can also be said about those in growth mode. While it’s okay to test the market with variations on different services, don’t forget to pause, breathe, then decide. As the CEO in your business, indecisiveness is an inefficiency you cannot afford. Wipe this out, and you may have just increased your profits. Listen in (or read) for ways you can wipe out inefficiencies in your business.  Show Notes: https://vimandvigor.biz/episode39/

New coaches struggle with service development more than almost any aspect of their fledgling business. The truth can also be said about those in growth mode. While it’s okay to test the market with variations on different services, don’t forget to pause, breathe, then decide. As the CEO in your business, indecisiveness is an inefficiency you cannot afford. Wipe this out, and you may have just increased your profits. Listen in (or read) for ways you can wipe out inefficiencies in your business.  Show Notes: <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode39/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimandvigor.biz/episode39/</a>

39 Can I Increase Profits Without Adding Clients?

How can you increase profits without adding clients? Psst…the short answer is to reduce or eliminate your Big Hairy Inefficiency. If you’ve never mapped out your processes and workflows and you’ve been in business at least a year, you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. Don’t miss the first of this two part series on how you can reduce or even eliminate inefficiencies in your business operations. Find the show notes here

How can you increase profits without adding clients? Psst…the short answer is to reduce or eliminate your Big Hairy Inefficiency. If you’ve never mapped out your processes and workflows and you’ve been in business at least a year, you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. Don’t miss the first of this two part series on how you can reduce or even eliminate inefficiencies in your business operations. Find the show notes <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

38 Can You Increase Profits Without Adding Clients? (Pt. 1)

What percent of your time do you devote to learning each week? One CEO I polled a few months ago said they are in serious learning mode at least twenty hours a week. The average of the remaining answers was 2.5. After reviewing results from my polls on various sites and my scouring tons of online articles, I share five of the most common habits that CEO’s adopt that help them be successful on a daily basis.  Find out the other four habits in this episode of The One Burning Question.   Find the Show Notes Here.

What percent of your time do you devote to learning each week? One CEO I polled a few months ago said they are in serious learning mode at least twenty hours a week. The average of the remaining answers was 2.5. After reviewing results from my polls on various sites and my scouring tons of online articles, I share five of the most common habits that CEO’s adopt that help them be successful on a daily basis.  Find out the other four habits in this episode of The One Burning Question. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode37/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find the Show Notes Here.</a>

37 What Habits Do Successful CEO's Have in Common?

Sometimes, when we’re not in our brightest moments, we’re thinking, “Aren’t CEO titles reserved for people like Elon Musk and Abigail Johnson? Am I really a CEO?” The answer is a resounding yes. But more importantly, ask yourself wouldn’t you be a CEO of your business? Discover 6 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you are embracing a powerful CEO mindset. Show Notes

Sometimes, when we’re not in our brightest moments, we’re thinking, “Aren’t CEO titles reserved for people like Elon Musk and Abigail Johnson? Am I really a CEO?” The answer is a resounding yes. But more importantly, ask yourself wouldn’t you be a CEO of your business? Discover 6 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you are embracing a powerful CEO mindset. <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode36/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

36 Are You Embracing a Powerful CEO Mindset?

You've garnered all the gadgets, perfected the pre-work, and slayed the strategic plan. So why haven't you met your goals? The answer may be that you've fallen short during implementation. This episode reviews four ways you can elevate your execution. You can find show notes here: https://vimandvigor.biz/episode35/

You've garnered all the gadgets, perfected the pre-work, and slayed the strategic plan. So why haven't you met your goals? The answer may be that you've fallen short during implementation. This episode reviews four ways you can elevate your execution. You can find show notes here: <a href="https://vimandvigor.biz/episode35/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimandvigor.biz/episode35/</a>

35 How Can I Uplevel with a CEO Day?

The One Burning Question

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