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You’re a successful service-based entrepreneur in your local town, but you know it’s time to stop being the best-kept secret and expand your brand online for greater income and impact. On this show, we explore what it takes for diverse leaders just like you to expand your brand online so you can increase your income, invest more in causes and communities you care about, and impact more lives through your work and wealth. Your host, Elizabeth Yang, Social Sales Monetization Strategist, Mindse ...
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21: Scale Your Beauty Business By 52% By Creating a Hybrid Business Model with Birdie Lee
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Birdie Lee is a successful serial beauty entrepreneur with a brick-and-mortar studio that’s a one-stop shop specializing in fine line tattoos, gel nail services, lash extensions, permanent brows, and body contouring. She knew how to bring in new clients, but hit a plateau in her revenue because she couldn’t figure out how to scale to that next leve…
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20: What Your Voice Communicates to Your Buyer with Tracy Goodwin
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Voice coaching isn’t just something for those doing a lot of public speaking, starting a podcast, aimed at a specific gender or ethnicity or even English-as-a-second-language speakers. In every conversation you have, your voice is communicating subtle signals to who you’re talking to like whether that person should trust you. These signals are ofte…
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19: How Mai Thao Gained the Confidence to Start an Online Coaching Business and Closed Her First Client
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Mai Thao believes she is meant for more, but she struggled to believe that she could become a coach with her own online business, using social media to create a strong, authoritative brand that could attract her dreamy clients - other working mothers and mamapreneurs - and generate leads. As a working single mother, Mai has been through it and deep…
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18: Hiring What’s Next for You: Coach, Consultant, or Therapist?
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As entrepreneurs, we need the right support to up level and consistently make high value sales, whether it’s your first or next 6-figure of income. That often means planning ahead to invest in what’s next or hire who’s next to support your growth like consistently hiring a coach, consultant or therapist depending on what you’re needing and when. Bu…
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17: My Accidental Entrepreneurial Journey That Turned Shame Into Me Taking My Power Back
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When I was working in corporate, I had this belief that a corporate job was secure. But when I was unexpectedly let go and then rehired on the same day on my eight-year anniversary at the company, it completely shifted my perspective on job security. The way I was “let go” stripped me completely naked of my dignity. I thought I had done everything …
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16: Monetizing Your Expertise Into a High Value Online Income Stream
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If you run a local service-based business, expanding into the online space can give you an additional income stream and help you reach your sales goals faster. In this episode, I share the 3 quickest ways you can monetize your expertise and create additional income online plus examples from my clients on what this looks like so you can tangibly see…
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14: How Sheng Vang Overcame Her Fear of Raising Her Prices and Increased Sales 50% in Just 12 Weeks
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Do you have a fear of raising your prices even after years being in business? You might think by raising your prices you’ll lose your current clients or that it will be more difficult to find new clients. Sheng Vang, the owner of Ink Beauty by Sheng, which offers high-quality cosmetic tattooing and lash extensions, had this fear and she hadn’t incr…
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15: Starting an Online Business to Support a Disability with Kari Poppleton
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An online business sounds promising with flexibility for many. But leading your online business or expanding your brand online can bring up a lot of fear at first. But when Kari Poppleton was diagnosed with a disability later in life and didn’t have the same physical capabilities she previously had, an online business was an exciting opportunity th…
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13: How to Attract High Value Clients That Pay Premium Prices
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Even established businesses can still make these startup mistakes. When you first start your business, it can be easy to think if you offer lower prices or a discount it will help you attract those initial clients and think that they’ll have such a great experience, they’ll buy again at full price. Discounts and low prices attract “Walmart” shopper…
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12: How Nancy Cha Closed a $20,000 Client for a New Business in Less Than 3 Months | E12
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As a brand new business owner of NC Creative Strategies, a creative agency, Nancy Cha knew she wanted to reach the next level in her career, but also knew it wasn’t possible at her nine-to-five job. Without a structured offer or clarity on how to price herself, Nancy’s initial goal was to sell a $2,000 offer — but that wasn’t going to make her drea…
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11: Your Frequent Five is Your Fastest Path to Success: The 5 Sets of Success (5 of 5)
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You’re the average of who you hang out with. Who are your Frequent Five? Who you surround yourself with is often what predicts where you're at in your business and in your life. Your next level of where you want to be at next will depend on your next circles of influence. Your Frequent Five are going to determine who you grow into and influence how…
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10: Self Care is a Strategy: The 5 Sets of Success (4 of 5)
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Do you tend to wait until you’re burned out to schedule self-care? As entrepreneurs, we tend to be ambitious, hard workers and we can continuously push our own care to the side in pursuit of more “important” priorities or until we reach a specific goal. But your lack of rest might just be the thing that’s preventing you from growing. In this episod…
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9: How Mae Yang Quit Her Job in 4 Months & Hit $17,000 in Sales in One Month
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Mae Yang, a financial strategist, was completely invisible in her business. She considered herself a “secret agent.” She was working in a corporate job while working to build her business on the side, but she wasn’t showing up online or connecting with potential clients. But sales happen from being visible, and Mae was committed to making a needed …
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8: The Fastest Way to Get to the Root of Mindset Challenges: The 5 Sets of Success (3 of 5)
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You know what you need to do. You have the strategy, and you know the steps. But you find yourself procrastinating or coming up with excuses for pushing it off. That’s a sign you’re facing a mindset issue. The challenge with mindset work is that you have to be able to pinpoint the root of where that block is stemming from, and that can be so challe…
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7: Do You Have the Business Toolset to Delegate and Scale? The 5 Sets of Success (2 of 5)
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When business owners experience a plateau or feel like they can’t scale, oftentimes the first thought is to invest in a new skill. But, when you’ve been able to get the results you want, it’s likely not a skillset issue, but rather a toolset issue. In this episode, I share how a toolset issue differs from a skillset and how you can identify if you …
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6: Two Overlooked Pieces for Developing the Skillsets Business Owners Need: The 5 Sets of Success (1 of 5) | E6
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In order to develop the skills business owners need, many of them put their focus on consuming information. They focus on the how-to, like… “How do I learn how to sell?” “How do I design my website?” “How do I hire and lead a team? But information alone is not enough to develop your skillset as an entrepreneur. That knowledge has to be implemented …
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5: The Fastest Way to Get More Sales for Your Service Business
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Every business owner that I have spoken to asks, “What’s the fastest way to get more sales? Where do I start?” In this episode, I share the four ways I’ve found to get more sales that are tailored toward premium service-based businesses and which is the quickest ways to get sales. I also break down the specific 3-step method for how to use the fast…
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4: Overcome The Fear of Being Seen as a Stereotype With Lilian Hung
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When Lilian Hung started her bridal brand, Lyra Vega, she had a fear of being seen as a stereotype. She didn’t want people to see her and think her gowns were, “cheap quality made in China.” But Lilian eventually overcame this fear and ended up sharing this story on a stage at a Asian Women’s Networking event years ago — an event I was attending. H…
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3: From “I’m Not Great at Selling” to 32% Increase in Sales in 3 Months with Kang Vang
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Have you ever felt like, “I’m not great at selling,” so you procrastinate? Kang Vang, a mortgage broker, held that same limiting belief. He didn’t feel confident when speaking with potential clients and that lead to a lack of consistency with showing up and creating the sales he needed. But a part of him knew this didn’t have to be his identity. Th…
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2: Hmong Representation in the Public, Media & Newsroom with Chenue Her, Laura Lee, and Gia Vang
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We need more diverse representation in the marketplace, especially in the public eye. But becoming that representation yourself can feel intimidating — especially when the systems and institutions where we work aren’t typically designed for people like us. That’s why I’ve brought together journalist Gia Vang, reporter and anchor Laura Lee, and anch…
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1: "You're Too Expensive" — A $50,000 Self-Worth Lesson
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How many times have you heard the “you’re too expensive”? Early in my business, I was talking to a multiple six-figure business owner who wanted to work with me. had been talking for quite some time. When we finally moved forward and got to the sales conversation and we started talking about pricing, I shared my pricing was $5,000 to work together.…
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I made a client cry… It made it possible for her to say yes to herself, her dreams, and her future. And I knew that I can make it possible for others, too! As someone who believed sales was the sleazy sales car guy approach or the annoying spammy direct messages, I never thought it was possible for me to help her invest in herself. I made it possib…
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How a financial planner fits into that first property purchase
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth spoke to Adam Chalk about the role a financial planner plays in the property purchasing process, what qualities to look for in a financial planner and what else should sit alongside property in your wealth creation strategy. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.au…
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An investment strategist shares her tips and tricks on how best to enter the property market
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Anna Porter from Suburbanite joins Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth to explain why she chose a career as a valuer, using 'rentvesting' as a property purchasing strategy, taking media reports with a grain of salt and which markets are about to take off. You can also listen to Anna's podcast The Property Experience for more information. For advice on …
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Taking calculated risks to make the property market work for you
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Jono Petrohilos chats to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about doing research before buying into the market, deciding whether to go with a bank or mortgage broker to secure a loan and plans to retire before he's 40. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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The advantages of being a real estate agent when buying property
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth catches up with Chris Igoe from The Property Co. Group to chat about his personal purchasing experience, learning how to read the market and advice for those looking to buy that first home. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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How a mortgage broker goes about his own property investment journey
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth chats to Blake Guthrie about the knowledge he's gained as a mortgage broker, why he chose a property investment company to make a purchase and buying off the plan. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Getting a builder's perspective on the property market
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Luke Tuckwell from Ambient Constructions chats to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about why he got into building, what to look for when building, the difference between fixed price and cost plus and moving into property development. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Alison Varga joins Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth to discuss why she decided to invest in property, buying before auction and dealing with a last minute hurdle. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Our podcast host takes us through his personal property journey
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth shares his own story about buying into the property market as a 20 year-old, upgrading from an apartment to a house, purchasing an investment property and the common success stories from the series so far. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Patience and persistence finally pays off in this property search
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth catches up with James Forrest to talk about the long struggle to find a property, adjusting expectations as circumstances changed and purchasing a property despite being newly self-employed. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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This couple explain why they went regional to buy their first property
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Jaelin Miles & Nicole Britt chat to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about establishing a list of must have criteria, seeking out advice and their experience with a country real estate agent. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Real estate agents: Friend or foe of the first home buyer?
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth chats to Neil Singh from McGrath Estate Agents about the role real estate agents play in the property transaction process. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Dealing with sudden financial pressures after upgrading your property
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Tyler Wakefield catches up with Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth to discuss buying into the market as a young couple, upgrading to a house during a period of high growth and dealing with a couple of financial emergencies. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Planning ahead to build a property portfolio
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Scott and Katie Simpson chat to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about experiencing a last minute hurdle when attempting to buy their first property, buying a second property and seeking advice from experts to help plan their property portfolio. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.au…
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Using a unique way of negotiating to get an edge in a competitive market
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Jacob Curran tells Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about the planning required to buy his first property in an aggressive Sydney market, his disciplined approach to savings and his tactic of negotiating direct with the vendor. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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We hear from a couple in the middle of their property transaction
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth catches up with Aidan Bartlett & Carolyn Den Harder to chat about the stress of buying their first property, saving a 20 per cent deposit and dealing with advice from different people.…
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How a buyers agent can help you beat the traps associated with purchasing your first home
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth chats to Luke Williams from ibid Property Buyers Agents about the role of a buyers agent, and what part they can play in taking the stress out of purchasing a property. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Entering the market and buying a one bedroom apartment as a single female
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Nicole Adams spoke to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about why she bought the first apartment she saw, picking the right time to buy, doing renovations herself and future plans to purchase a house. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Purchasing a lifestyle and not just a property
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Kurt & Amy Laboyrie chat to Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth about owning properties separately, making a sea change to the South Coast and their future dreams and plans. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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Buying an investment property at 19 to flip and then purchase in the Sydney market
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth chats to Daniel Gaebler about buying his first property at 19, the decision to flip the property to buy in the Sydney market and the sacrifices he made along the way. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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A three-and-a-half-year search for that first property
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Nathan Smith from Birdie Wealth chats to Jason Goh about the three-and-a-half year search to buy his first property, why he decided to use it as an investment, his future plans and advice for people looking to break into the market. For advice on your property needs head to birdiewealth.com.auBy Birdie Wealth
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