Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Ask Me Anything: Goal setting, dreaming, hiring and more

This week's episode of Chill & Prosper is an Ask Me Anything, and in addition to talking about getting your partner or potential partner on board, I also dive deep into how you can: 

• Discover powerful techniques to manifest and chase after your biggest dreams. 
• Learn strategies to conquer self-doubt and eliminate limiting beliefs. 
• Uncover the secrets to improving productivity through delegation and automation. 
• Find out how writing a book can be fulfilling and advantageous for your business. 

What I’d do if I had to start again from scratch

I can't believe how far I've come since those early days when I decided to dive headfirst into entrepreneurship. 

 

It feels like a lifetime ago when I was fumbling through writing my first ebook, teaching myself how to build webpages, and trying to navigate the ever-changing online landscape.

 

But there's something magical about being a newbie, filled with boundless energy and the willingness to adapt and experiment. 

 

Today I'm answering a question I get asked all the time - what if I had to start again from scratch? 

 

What would I focus on? What lessons have I learned along the way that I would apply to starting again?

How to deal with imposter syndrome and stop feeling like a fraud

I’ve never met someone who doesn’t feel like a fraud or imposter, at least some of the time. 

Myself included.

 

But the thing about imposter syndrome, especially in business, is that it feels so lonely. It feels real, and we often tell ourselves that no one else feels this way.

 

So on today’s podcast, I’m sharing some times when I’ve felt like a fraud and my tips for overcoming imposter syndrome.

Do I really need a business plan?

Having a business plan is one of those important prerequisites for starting a business that they teach in business school - Right? 

 

But do you really need one? What's the best way to do a business plan? Is there a Chill and Prosper way?

 

As someone who was never really good at assignments, writing a business plan always felt like boring homework. Plus, my ADHD and procrastination meant I never got around to it. 

 

Maybe you're like me and don't want to take the time to plan because you're too busy taking action.

 

Please don't procrastinate starting your business because you're waiting for the perfect plan. 

It's totally fine not to have a business plan, but you do need to have a rough idea of where you're going, so I've got some alternatives for you.

Ask Me Anything: When is it time to make a change?

This episode of the Chill & Prosper podcast is all about timing.  

 

For this Ask Me Anything episode, I'm answering a bunch of questions on the theme of knowing when it's the right time to make a change in your business.

Which profession has the biggest money blocks?

Hi there, 

 

Is there a salary that’s deemed “appropriate” in your industry? 

 

Or common beliefs about what you “should” be charging? 

 

Does your industry have money blocks that are creating barriers for everyone? 

 

In today’s podcast episode, we look at which professions have the biggest money blocks and explore the common blocks that could affect your industry. 

How to juggle business, family and kids

On today's podcast, we're talking about juggling business and family. 

 

Variations on this theme are the most common questions I've been getting recently;

 

How to juggle business with having kids? 

How to prepare your business for having kids?

What changes in your business when you have kids?

How to balance being a CEO and a Mom?

 

But even if you don't have kids, you'll get a lot out of this episode. The strategies I share will help you be a better CEO regardless of your family situation.  

How to make better hiring decisions

In my recent survey, our community told me that hiring was one of the top challenges you face in your businesses. 

 

Hiring is such a big pain point for many, and I know you've got a lot of questions about it - how to hire your first assistant, who to hire next, and who's on my team. 

Who to hire and when is a big decision, so in this podcast episode, I'm explaining how the Money Archetype framework can help you build the dream team you deserve.

Finding more Ideal Clients using Money Archetypes

I've got a juicy bonus podcast episode today all about how to use the Money Archetypes to understand and identify your ideal client. 

This is always a big pain point for people in all the business courses and coaching I've done. 

It's normal to stress about doing this wrong, picking the wrong niche, or worry about excluding people (I see you Nurturers wanting to help everyone 😘).

How to find your ideal business model using Money Archetypes

How did you pick your business model?

 

Why do you run your business the way you do?

 

When you're driving along the road of entrepreneurship and making money, it can be hard to take your foot off the gas for just a second and ask, is this the right road? 

 

Too often, we're not even thinking about the destination; we just focus on getting to the next gas station. I've been there too. 

 

The current state of your products, services, and systems is probably a result of hundreds of decisions made on the fly over a couple of years.

 

And the result is a business that is generally sound - it helps some clients and makes some money. 

 

But under the hood, things might feel cobbled together. 

 

Is your business model optimal for YOU?

 

Were you told to do things a certain way? By a coach or mentor?

 

Are you doing things in business because everyone else does, or that's what your industry expects? 

 

Perhaps you learned to do business a certain way in a job, so when you went solo and needed to make money, you just kept doing things that way?

 

A better way is to start with your strengths and your personality's unique gifts and design a business model aligned with who you are and how you want to run your business. 

 

In today's podcast, we're discussing what business model and ways of working would best suit your Money Archetype.