Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Last year, I took my family to Europe for four months - hubby, three children, and my mom - and it was intense and magical in lots of ways. 

 

We were so lucky to spend time in the UK, seeing Mark’s family and traveling to places like Paris, Barcelona, and Lapland - I hope it was an unforgettable trip for the kids.

 

I tried not to work much on the trip, but so many experiences stood out while we were overseas I just knew I had to share them in a podcast episode.

 

So today, I’m diving into the business, marketing, and mindset lessons I got from my Europe trip.

Let’s talk about finding your people - the communities, coaches and business besties you need to thrive. 

 

This is one of my favorite topics because I love talking about my business besties and sharing their work. 

 

Which inevitably leads to questions like “How do I find more besties?” or “Which community should I join for XYZ?”

 

Having friends who understand your business and have similar experiences is so important. It will play a vital role in your success as an entrepreneur for four main reasons:

 

• Support from someone with a shared experience who can offer empathy, compassion, and advice on overcoming business challenges.
• Ideas and feedback on improving parts of your business or marketing.
• Contacts and recommendations of great systems, contractors, or staff you’ll need along the way.
• Opportunities to uplevel and network by opening doors to new audiences, stages, or events.

 

More than someone to vent or cry with, a business best friend can be invaluable for masterminding, partnering, and cheerleading. 

 

On today’s podcast, I share my tips on finding new business besties and the right coach to help you grow this year. 

On this week's episode of the Chill and Prosper podcast I'm talking about how to balance life and business and how you can have both! 

 

Now, I'm no expert in this, and it's something that will constantly change as you evaluate your business and your goals. But there are some tried and true tips I've learned along the way that I think you'll love.

Don't freak out. We're going to talk sales, but not in a sleazy or pushy way. 

 

If you don't like sales and you're thinking of skipping this episode, don't worry—I've got some chillprenuer tips that actually work. 

 

Let's make it as easy as possible for you to close the deal and make more money. 

Are you a millionaire? Have you hit $1 million? Or is this a goal for you?

 

For most people who follow me or listen to my podcast, hitting a million dollars or becoming a millionaire is a big, audacious goal. 

 

It might not be the money itself, but the lifestyle or ability to help others that you dream of, but I’ve found it helps to have a number to aim for. 

 

Yes, we have a few millionaire listeners and many millionaires in my Money Bootcamp course, but most are working towards their first million. 

 

Whether this is a goal for you this year or one day in the future, I want to talk about Millionaire Mindset so it can feel more attainable, relatable, and real to you.

I used to have a saying in my business, especially about my brand and photos, that it's always sunny summertime in my world. 

 

I love bright, breezy colors and the chill and ease feeling of summer, so I want my brand to embody that.

 

But for a long time, I tried to live that energy too, of always being in summer - constantly growing, blooming, and being active.

 

And it got exhausting.

 

I've realized that there needs to be times of rest and regrowth in the lifecycle of life and my business. 

 

My business can look and feel vibrant and sunny, even if I'm personally in an autumn or winter season. 

 

A period of shedding, releasing, or hibernation can be valuable to refresh your business and your own energy and well-being. 

 

It has taken me (and my Ruler energy) some time to accept that I need some periods of downtime where I'm not always in growth mode. I really need this to imagine and create what's next.

 

So today, we're talking about the lifecycle of your business and honoring where you are and what you need.

Freedom is my number one value and the absolute best thing I’ve bought with my money. 

 

But freedom often means different things to different people. It can be so overused in the online marketing industry that it loses meaning or is misunderstood. 

 

So today we're talking balancing life and business and what freedom means to you.

Setting and holding boundaries is ongoing work for me and something I know most entrepreneurs must consistently work on.

 

There’s no denying that boundaries can be difficult and often involve awkward conversations, but they are vital. 

 

Boundaries do not make you a b*tch. They’re essential for you to be a boss. 

 

So, let’s do an inventory of where you’re at right now with boundaries. 

Urgh! It doesn't matter how much money you make or how much you love your business, sometimes things SUCK! 

 

You might be in this space right now, feeling down or overwhelmed. So, we're going to talk about what to do to get out of a funk and how to give yourself the grace and space you need.

I get different variations of this question all the time, so today's episode will help you if you've been asking:

 

What do I do when all the bills are coming in?

What should I do when my business stalls?

I feel really down and everything sucks; now what? 

 

I've been there so many times, and although you might think I have it all together, for me and most people I know in business, it's normal to have regular times when things suck and feel hard.

 

You might have a specific issue to address, like a staff member or client, but you could also be experiencing burnout. I know when I'm overwhelmed and down, I see more problems than wins in my business.

 

If you're like me, you might not like hearing that you could be in burnout, or you'll start looking for the magic quick-fix pill, but your body might be telling you to slow down and re-assess what's next.

Let’s talk about your prices, specifically if you have a habit of discounting. 

 

This is a huge topic that I’ve written and talked about a lot because it has so many layers.