Uplevel Your Business with These 5 Powerful Resources

1. Manage your money like a boss

It’s time to start paying yourself, sister. Make finances fun! Start by incorporating a little Financial Date every Friday at your favorite coffee shop, your cozy couch, or your patio listening to the birdies chirp.

If you have no friggen idea where to start with your finances or you’re ready to bring on some help and have no idea what you can afford to pay them, start here.

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Devan Danielle
How to Start Creating Simple Business Boundaries

“One of the most shocking findings of my work was the idea that the most compassionate people I have interviewed over the last thirteen years were also, absolutely, the most boundaried.” — Brene Brown

At this point, you've probably heard how important it is to have boundaries — in your business, in your life, with clients, with family, with friends, etc.

The tough part is knowing where to start, what boundaries to put in place, and how to enforce them.

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Are you showing up as the hype girl of your own brand?

If you've ever launched anything, I know you can relate.

It's the part of the roller coaster ride, right after you reach the peak.

You've just finished building your new offering (that dreamy course, service, or product).

You've been on an uphill climb, powering through, bringing that vision to life.

It's finally ready to be launched into the world...

And then you share it.

You send out a newsletter. You share it on on social media. And...

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This One Goes Out to the Side-Hustling Creative Entrepreneurs

I’m a big believer in fate and live by the saying, “everything happens for a reason.” So I’m taking this hot mess of a week, turning it into some valuable lessons learned, and sharing the encouragement with you!

But First, Story Time

I took “the leap” and left my corporate job back in May of 201X. However, I transitioned right into part-time, seasonal work doing social media for a local small business.

Because the work was seasonal, I went through weeks and months where they needed a lot more help from me, so I’d be there all day, every day, which had me remembering what it’s like to b ein that hectic, pre-leap, side-hustle stage.

As you probably know from experience, it’s exhausting and mentally straining!

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Here's what leadership is actually all about...

Today's goal: to give you some major aha moments!

At the beginning of this year, I headed to NOLA for 3-days to attend the Rising Tide Society Leaders Retreat. I was expecting to eat some beignets, meet some cool people, and come home feeling a little more inspired.

Welp. I came home a changed woman!

My head was spinning — and clearer at the same time — after learning from incredible speakers and selfless leaders.

So, naturally, I wanted to share everything I learned with you.

Since you don't have all day, I compiled my top 5 aha moments / lessons learned for you.

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What Is At the Heart and Soul of Your Brand?

Do you know what the heart and soul of your brand is? 

If not, that's okay. I can tell you right here, right now.

It's YOU. 

You are the heart and soul of your brand.

You are the piece of your brand that keeps people coming back. Your stories and personality are the reason people keep showing up to your Instagram lives and workshops. Your education and personal experiences are what make you stand out within your niche. You are the reason people hit that buy button.

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8 Reasons Why Business Besties are the Best

"I would love to have business besties, but I don't have anything to collaborate on right now."

This message showed up in my inbox one day and got me thinking...

Is there a preconceived notion in our online business world that the only reason we need business besties is to collaborate on stuff?

Business besties serve such a greater purpose than a one time collaboration.

Yes, collaboration is one of the many benefits of having a business bestie, but it is so not the only reason. 

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What do car dealerships have to do with your branding?

I'm a little resistant to change when it doesn't absolutely need to happen. I like to wait for a sign and know without a doubt that it's the right next move.

So months ago my husband started hinting that it was time to replace my car.

Then he slowly introduced the idea of test driving different vehicles.

Then the next thing you know, we were popping into a different car dealership each weekend. (He's a sly one, that smart husband of mine...)

So, how does our car search relate to branding?

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Structure Your Elevator Pitch in a Way that Sells

Have you ever been to a networking event, met someone new, asked them what they did, and immediatly thought, "I need you!" or "I know someone who needs you!"? 

Or maybe the exact opposite reaction happened and you walked away completely confused having absolutely no idea what that person did for a living.

Your elevator pitch is the perfect way to attract or repel someone within seconds of discovering your brand — whether it's in person or online.

Start attracting the right customers to your brand by structuring your elevator pitch in a way that sells.

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