Walking a thin line of managing business and personal finances while trying to grow a business? Phylecia Jones, Budgetologist understands. Each morning she goes live and gives advice to solo entrepreneur coaches and consultants on what it takes to successfully manage the money they make… and feed their budget at the same time. Ask the Budgetologist is an un-cut, un-edited live show that brings the realness of being a business owner and wanting to change lives at the same time!
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The Budget School Podcast with Phylecia Jones
Phylecia Jones, Budgetologist & Solopreneur Money Management Expert
The Budget School Podcast is dedicated to supporting the coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs who are wanting to successfully mange their finances, grow their business, and have fun at the same time! Each week host, Phylecia Jones, will give a Budgetologist view of solopreneur finances from giving yourself a salary to finding more clients. Since growing a business not just about the money, guest experts will stop by to address the other opportunities and challenges that present themselves ...
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Should you still send out invoices? This was brought up during a recent webinar on small business finances and the discussion was divided between sending invoices is a necessity vs being insensitive. Today, we are going to talk with our #AsktheBLive CFO on what do in this situation. ------------------------------------------------------Ask the Budg…
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Stop Buying Things When You Already Have the Answer
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Hey business owner... you have been in business for over 5 years now and you know what it takes to make money, retain clients and build a business. You have read the books. Invested in coaches and mentors. You have gone to the workshops. You know cash is a bit tight right now, so why are you still buying courses and programs? Why are you still payi…
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Yes. You should be hoarding money right now! Today, we are going to talk preparing your business and personal finances for what has yet to come. From building cash reserves, severely cutting expenses and have a plan... we are going to cover it all. ------------------------------------------------------Ask the Budgetologist is presented by Keep Up w…
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Taking a look at having a team on this Behind the Scenes Saturday. A new, and eye opening, addition to running a company is managing a remote team. This has definitely forced me to operate business differently because communication matters. More about my company - https://www.ifindyouclose.com/ ------------------------------------------------------…
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FriYAY Fun... What is on Your Spending Bucket List
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It is time to lighten the mood! What is on your spending bucket list? With the heaviness of coronavirus, trying to manage a business and talking about money decisions... even I am exhausted! So... let's dream spend. I am going to tell you the top 5 things I am probably going to over spend on once we are allowed outside again! LOL! -----------------…
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How to Manage Business Finances During a Crisis
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Today we get to ask the hard questions to our new #AsktheBLive CFO, Andrea Jack! Andrea is CEO & Accountant with D&P Financial Services and she is joining us weekly to talk small business finances. The lingering questions from the #CARESAct, Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Unemployment insurance will be answered. ----…
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Got Enough Toilet Paper? Seriously, How are You Doing?
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I will admit, even my brain is at overload at the moment. With so many money decisions to make, staying in touch with friends and family, making sure my team is okay and trying not to eat all of the cookies... it is safe to say a lot is going on. Today, let's take a break to check in on how you are processing, reimagining and reshaping how you are …
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Can the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Help You as a Solo Business Owner?
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With so many programs available under the #CARESAct just know you will be reading a lot if you decide to apply. So, we are going go over some basic information for you to determine if the Economic Injury Disaster Loan is a good move for your solo business.#asktheblive ------------------------------------------------------Ask the Budgetologist is pr…
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How long can your business operate? Let's be honest, some of us run solo businesses that operate month-to-month and as long as money comes in we are fine. Well, the current global environment is changing the landscape on us and we have to answer this tough question. Let's talk about the three numbers you need to get on the right side of your money.…
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What You Can Do Right Now to Get Ahead of Your Personal Finances
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It is safe to say that our personal finances will take hit, if not already, during the uninvited coronavirus world tour. Here are a few tips on how to determine if you should cancel or put subscriptions on hold; how to grow savings; and negotiating with your creditors to save a few dollars. ------------------------------------------------------Ask …
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Behind the Scenes and Details Since 7/1/19
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Today is Behind the Scenes Saturday. I retired the original run of Ask the Budgetologist on 7/1/19 because after two years, business got busy. LOL! Now that things have slowed down, and the economy is screwing with your wallets, I figured what better time than now to get back to talking about money. BUTTTT... I have to catch up on everything that h…
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Can the Paycheck Protection Program Help You as a Creator, Freelancer or Solo Business Owner?
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Can the Paycheck Protection Program help you as a creator, freelancer or solo business owner? With $350 billion available to business owners, this #CARESAct program could help you but their are some GOTCHAS to pay attention to when looking at everything. From being based on payroll to understanding that you cannot get this AND unemployment... there…
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Can Freelancers, Solo Business Owners and Creatives File for Unemployment?
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Are you wondering if you can file for unemployment as a freelancer, solo business owner, creative, speaker or gig worker... the short has is perhaps. The long answer is... depends on where you live and how your business is set up. Let's talk #CARESAct and what you can expect as a business owner. UPDATED INFO:- Enhanced $600 unemployment benefit is …
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Relief Packages, Stimulus Bills, Free Money... I'm Back... Oh My!
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After an almost one year retirement, Ask the Budgetologist with Phylecia Jones is back because it is time to have a serious talk about money! Due to the ongoing challenges with COVID-19 and coronavirus, solo business owners, freelancers, creators and the self-employed are going to hit financially. In this, the current programs of the $2 trillion st…
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The end of the end of the year is almost here and I am wondering if you are feeling the pressure? The pressure to end the year right? The pressure to start a new year right? Yeah... it can be a lot to process at this time of year. Let's chat about a few things you can do to stay grounded. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgetin…
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428 - 6 Degrees of a Speaking Opportunity
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Did you know that most speaking gigs are landed by chance meetings? The cliche of you never who you are sitting next too is alive and well in the speaking industry but if you are not open, you can blow and it in a matter of minutes. Today, let's play a game called the "6 Degrees of a Speaking Opportunity." Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers …
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427 - Averaging $45,000 in Annual Sales... Sigh
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Solo businesses are up, but sales are down? Hmmm... According to Small Business Trends, solo business owners average $45,000 in annual sales and have a 4% economic impact. Discussion time! Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your …
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39% of Americans are one paycheck away from $1000 ruining them financially. The age that is getting the most is between 53 and 62. Let's have a reality check on getting into debt.If you need some help figuring out where to start with your finances, sign up and get my FREE guide on how to manage your money in 2hrs or less each month. http://keepupwi…
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425 - Behind the Scenes Saturday and Prepping for TEDx
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It's behind the scenes Saturday and I am going to tell you what I am doing to prep for TEDx, the process of making goals and why people are coming to me for live streaming. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and mak…
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424 - Make a List because the Holiday Spending is Happening
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Make a list and check it twice because the Holiday spending is about to happen to you! Let's kick off the Friday Holiday Budgeting Series with how to prepare your money! Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make m…
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Hey! It's November and it's time to do a 1st of the month financial review. Let's figure out what you did and what you will need to do before the end of this month!BTW... If you don't your guide on how to mange your money in 2hrs or less each month, go and download your copy for FREE. We are going to use this for today's money review! http://keepup…
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422 - What to do When Friends Give Their Business to Your Competitor
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Have you ever had a good friend that gave their business to your competitor? This has the makings of you questioning everything from your business to your friendship. Let's talk about a few ways to handle this with grace. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced peo…
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421 - 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching for Speaking Gigs
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Do you want to know some of the mistakes speakers make when pitching? I can give you a long list but I will start with the top 5 I see on regular basis as a speaker coordinator. Join in on the discussion because it is going to be good! Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and ine…
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420 - How NOT to be Desperate for Money and Clients
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Have you ever been so desperate for money or clients in your business that you jumped at the first thing that resemble an 'opportunity'? Usually, those moments become HUGE lessons. Let's talk about how NOT to be desperate for money or clients. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified…
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A semi-special, not so special announcement about the show... I am learning you cannot power through everything... big ole sigh... Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make money? Now imagine if you could land you…
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418 - Not Getting Paid for Speaking is it a Calendar IPA
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"If you are not getting paid for speaking yet do you still count that as money making time and mark it green in your calendar?" Great question from Amanda Foltz! Let's talk about it! Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audien…
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Should I give myself a salary as a business owner? I get this often and my answer is always the same... YES! Even you are not giving yourself one, you are taking one without knowing it. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your aud…
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416 - How to Manage Business, Debt and the Holidays
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How do you manage business, personal finances, paying off debt and plan for the holidays? Priorities! Let's chat about how to start planning when the holidays arrive! Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make mone…
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It's Saturday and it's a work day! For this behind the scenes look, I want to share what catching up looks like, what it has been like speaking the last few weeks and trying to find my way. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your…
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What did you do this week to move towards your end of the year goals? Hmmmm. Also, we are going to do a weekly review and I would love to know what more you want to hear about. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and…
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Do you know you know your conversion number? This is that magic number that helps predict sales for your business. If you are new to this... let's step through it together. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and mak…
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412 - Would You Start Your Business Again?
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If you knew then, what you know now... would you start your business all over again? Going to do a bit of mindset check in with all of the hard work you are putting in. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make mo…
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What kind of speaker are you? Lead generator, keynoter, hobbyist, fomo, reluctant, occasional? Once you figure this out, it helps to determine how to go about finding speaking gigs.BTW... If you want some free tips on speaking go visit http://keepupwithmrsjones.com/yournext5 Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are yo…
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410 - I Have No Idea What is Happening with My Money
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"I have no idea what is happening with my money? I think I need your help." This is how a lot of conversations start with me around money... even at happy hour! So, I want to share a few tips on where to start. BTW... don't forget to grab my FREE guide on how to manage your money in 2hrs or less. The 1st and 15th Guide! Got questions? Click HERE an…
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409 - Behind the Scenes and Getting Ready to Speak
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Yesterday's Q&A was fun.. followed by 2019 planning. Oh yes! I hired a Project Manager and it is pretty cool not to come up with a lot ideas!BTW... I am off to speak at the Fuel Your Influence Conference and I get to wear my favorite shirt from Blush (use Phylecia10 to get 10% off your order!) Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Ar…
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408 - Q&A Gumbo! What do You Want to Know?
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It's Friday and let's do a Q&A gumbo? What do you want to know? Money, speaking, margarita recipes... if you have questions, I will create an answer! Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make money? Now imagine if you could land…
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How do you want to make money? This was posed to me and it left me silent. Now I am asking you... how do you want to make money? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience and make money? Now imagine if you could land your next 5 speaking…
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When will my turn happen? As a business owner, this is a thought occurs often and after a few conversations with friends, I want to talk about reaching 'success.' Yep... today is Mindset Wednesday. Got questions? Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk…
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405 - How Can I Become a Speaker and Make Money at it?
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Hey! Did you know that the median annual salary for speakers is around $107,000? And I am pretty sure you want to know how to feed your budget through speaking right? Well, join me and my special guest hosts Carey Conley and Angel Tuccy... because we just might have an answer for you!Also, we are going to answer a question from Monica Lynn... "How …
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404 - How to Stay Ahead of Your Solo Business Finances
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It is money coaching Monday and I am answering, "How to stay ahead of my business finances before the end of the year?" BTW... I am back to "normal" after an epic September! Yay! Got questions Click HERE and ask! Cheers and Happy Budgeting, P.S. Are you tired of seeing less qualified and inexperienced people take the stage, talk to your audience an…
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Hey there, Is your head mentally in the game for the 4th quarter? Knowing that a new year is creeping up, with many distractions in between, can be intimidating. Let's chat about some simple steps to stay focused! Also sending major love to Beatrice Garrett (so proud of you), she has 2 gigs on her 2019 calendar with no website, no speaker one sheet…
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399 - What are YOU Doing to Get on Stage in 2019? #AsktheBLIVE
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October's theme is asking you the question... "What are you doing?" With all of the planning we did in September, it is now time to implement to end the year on a high note! On today's show... What are YOU Doing to Get on Stage in 2019? ------------------------ Hey there, Exactly what are you doing to get on stage? Not working on… but actually doin…
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398 - 4 Year Anniversary... Wow! #AsktheBLIVE
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October's theme is asking you the question... "What are you doing?" With all of the planning we did in September, it is now time to implement to end the year on a high note! On today's show... 4 Year Anniversary... Wow! ------------------------ Hey there, Today is the official anniversary of Keep Up with Mrs. Jones and it has been a journey for the…
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396 - (Live from FinCon) Exploring Multiple Streams of Income #AsktheBLIVE
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[(Live from FinCon) Exploring Multiple Streams of Income] Today saw me pitching my goods to sponsors and potential affiliate partners. This had me exploring what multiple streams would look like for solo business owners and how we can all start thinking outside of the box to expand our content... and not ourselves. If speaking is something you know…
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395 - (Live from FinCon18) Talking Mindset and Success with Jessica Garbarino of Every Single Dollar #AsktheBLIVE
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[(Live from FinCon18) Talking Mindset and Success with Jessica Garbarino of Every Single Dollar ] For the special edition of episode 395, I did a crash interview with Jessica Garbarino of Every Single Dollar. To say this was probably my most fun interview is an understatement! We continued the conversation from my the morning live stream talking ab…
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394 - (Live from FinCon18) How to Get on Local Stages that Will Lead to National Stages #AsktheBLIVE
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[394 - (Live from FinCon18) How to Get on Local Stages that Will Lead to National Stages] Live from Success Incubator and answering "How do you get on local stages that will lead you to national stages?" with business and sales funnel genius Breanna Gunn! If speaking is something you know will feed your budget in 2019, then you need to register for…
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393 - (Live from Fincon18) Where to Start with Business Finances for Q4 #AsktheBLIVE
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[(Live from Fincon18) Where to Start with Business Finances for Q4] Where do I start with my business finances for Q4? This is a question many solo business owners are about to start asking themselves and I have an answer for you! Today let's talk about reviewing your numbers and creating an action plan to reach your revenue goals by the end of the…
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392 - (Live from Fincon18) The Next 90 Days of Your Personal Finances #AsktheBLIVE
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[(Live from FinCon18) The Next 90 Days of Your Personal Finances] What does the next 90 days of your personal finances look like? Let's talk about what to focus on. ------------------------------------------------ And for my speakers... let's lock down a plan to get more gigs on your calendar in 2019! NOW is the perfect time to search and pitch. Ch…
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391 - (Live from FinCon18) Behind the Scenes and Headed to FinCon #AsktheBLIVE
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[(Live from FinCon18) Behind the Scenes and Headed to FinCon] This begins the start of a very different podcast format because I am on the road at FinCon! The live stream will go on, but each evening, you will get an exclusive podcast show letting you know what happened after the live stream. ------------------------------------------------ And for…
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390 - Speaking, Success and Morning Routines with Guest Host Tiffany Lanier #AsktheBLIVE
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[Speaking, Success and Morning Routines with Guest Host Tiffany Lanier] Did you know 96% of businesses won't survive 10 years? Imagine if having a morning routine could fix that. Today, I am hanging out with my friend Tiffany Lanier and we are going to talk about speaking, achieving success and kick starting a morning routine! We will also answer a…
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