Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

My best tips to beat procrastination

I’ve struggled with procrastination my whole life, especially in business.

 

I’ve even created courses on beating procrastination, but it’s something that regularly gets in my way.

 

I know this is a big pain point for a lot of entrepreneurs, especially those with ADHD like me, so I’m sharing my tips and tricks on taking action when you least feel like it.

 

Although I might look like a very organized and focused person, the truth is, I’m not. However, I can get a lot done by playing to my strengths and using some of the techniques in today’s podcast.

How spaciousness and reflection help grow your business

These words in a recent fortune cookie really got me thinking;

 

"Reading without reflection is like eating without digestion."

 

I can devour a book in an afternoon, but sometimes don't take the time to reflect on what I've just read. I can be a fast eater, too.

 

And I'm fast entrepreneur, constantly juggling multiple projects and quick to action new ideas.

The fortune cookie made me reflect on how I can bring more spaciousness into my life.

 

And it sparked some new ideas on how reflection can help you grow your business. 

 

Because when you're growing a business or dreaming of a bigger life, everyone's best next step looks so different. 

 

Sometimes, it's education or a course. Sometimes, it's going on a retreat like I did recently. 

 

Sometimes, it's in the nuances, like giving yourself an extra day of travel so you don't feel rushed or time off between projects.

How to come up with more content ideas

Whether it’s for your podcast, social post, or videos - being in business means constantly coming up with new content ideas. 

 

And I always get asked how I come up with ideas and keep things fresh. 

 

So, I’ve put together all my best tips and tricks to inspire you to get into the content-creation groove. 

 

As you listen today, grab a pen or the notes app on your phone to capture your ideas for podcasts or emails.

 

My “New Money” mistakes

Thankfully, I don’t get a lot of hate mail. 

 

Well, actually, I don’t know because my team gate-keeps my emails, but I hope not 🙂

 

But the inspiration for today’s podcast episode does come from a comment I got online…

 

“Denise, you’re so new money.” 

 

I think it was intended as an insult, but I didn’t take it that way because it’s kinda true. I am new to money and have made a few classic new money mistakes since becoming wealthy. 

 

So, I’ve got some insight and cautionary tales to help you acclimatize to having more money. 

Ghosts, zombies and how to handle other scary clients

Do you like Halloween? Are you dressing up and trick-or-treating? I love it and can’t wait for some fun and candy with the kids. 

 

Today, we’ve got a spooky topic on the podcast - scary clients. 

 

Whenever I speak to entrepreneurs about their fears, many of them are around having scary conversations with clients or dealing with difficult clients. 

 

It’s a rite of passage on your business journey to have a few nightmare clients, so hopefully, today’s advice will make that a little easier when they pop up for you. 

 

Or if you’ve had nightmare clients in the past, this is an excellent opportunity to heal and let go of any horror stories

How to simplify when feeling overwhelmed

Let’s face it: so many of us are stressed out. 

 

The last couple of years have been a lot, and running a business while having a relationship, family, and self-care isn’t straightforward. 

 

I’ve seen more of our community sharing their health challenges, and I’ve talked a lot about my ADHD diagnosis and peri-menopause journey.  

 

As we get older, things like aging parents, chronic illness, and parenting can cause upheaval.

 

So it’s no wonder we’re feeling overwhelmed - not to mention pending climate change doom, political instability, and inflation! 😅

 

In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how I simplify when I’m feeling overwhelmed, and I hope there are a few tips that can help you chill and prosper. 

Ask Me Anything: Longevity and staying motivated

Whether you're feeling burnt out, lacking motivation, or need inspiration, I'm here to help!

 

One of the things that sets me apart in the online marketing industry is my longevity - I've been running the Money Bootcamp course and community for over a decade, and we have over 9,000 members. 

 

So I get asked all the time, how do I stay interested and focused? 

 

How do I stay motivated and not break my business?

On today's podcast, we're talking about longevity in business.

Talking property, creativity, and money with Naomi Findlay

If you’re a regular listener to my podcast, you’ll know I don’t often have guests on the show. I batch like 12 episodes in a day and the logistics of having guests usually doesn’t work with that. 

 

But today I’ve got something special - a chat with my bestie, interior designer, and set designer, Naomi Findlay. 

 

Naomi and I have done a LOT of renovation projects together and partnered in a few businesses, so this is a juicy chat all about creativity, money, and friendship.

How to balance faith and fear

Does this sound familiar? Have you been constantly told to get over your fear to succeed in your business? 

 

But despite trying to bury your fear, you still feel anxious and uncertain, unable to move forward with confidence. 

 

I’ve been there too - stuck in that constant struggle between faith and fear, it can be painful and overwhelming. 

 

And how can we tell the difference? When should we listen to fears from our intuition, and when should we push through?

 

On today's podcast, we're talking about how to balance fear and faith and how to discern between wishful thinking, fear, and scarcity. 

Pricing strategies pros and cons

Pricing is such a pain point for many entrepreneurs, so I talk about it a lot.

 

You'll also have to revisit it regularly during your business journey. 

 

A price that feels big and scarcy at the start may soon feel normal or too small. So it's essential to continue to review your pricing so it feels like a win-win and a good energetic match. 

 

So, if you've been avoiding looking at your prices or need help experimenting with your prices, then today's podcast is for you. 

 

I share the pros and cons of different pricing strategies and why they may make sense for your business at various stages as you grow. 

 

Plus, we talk about the big mindset piece involved with pricing - feeling okay talking about money and learning that the price is just the price, and it's okay for you to charge (and receive).