Doing Business Gently: Business Clarity and Personal Branding for Women with Online Service Based Businesses

56 || 5 Reasons Why Joining a Mastermind Can Be a Game Changer for You and Your Business

Do you feel alone and isolated in your online service-based business?
In this episode I'm sharing how masterminds have been pivotal in my business growth and how they can help you too.
The right community, like masterminds, can be what you need to stop feeling alone, have a safe place to get help when you need it, and how you can help others.
In this episode you will learn:
Why coaching is key in your business
5 Reasons to consider joining a mastermind
Why doing business in isolation can hurt you and your business
How important it is to be in a place where you can give and receive support
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Read the Post or Transcript Here – https://SelahStudios.co/56
Grab Your Business Clarity Audit here! A great first step to figure out where you are stuck in growing your business: https://SelahStudios.co/audit 
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Are you ready to find clarity for about the direction of your business? I’d love to help:
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: The Selah Mastermind group is a carefully curated group of heart-centered entrepreneurial women who do business and life together. It’s a private, safe and supportive community where you can ask for help and to give your help in return. Think of it as having your own personal advisory board of fellow business owners who know you, your business, your struggles, and your dreams — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
*** THE SELAH ENTREPRENEUR JOURNAL: Are you ready to break free from toxic hustle and infuse intention and rest into your entrepreneurial journey? The Selah Entrepreneur Journal is a quarterly magazine style journal for Christian Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to develop their own pause and reflect routines — https://SelahStudios.co/journal
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business — https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough

55 || How to Manage the Stress of Feeling Stuck in Your Business

Recently, I conducted a survey among my Grateful Friday newsletter readers, and an overwhelming number of responses revealed a common concern—stress related to managing their businesses. So today we are talking about some of the common source of stress among women entrepreneurs in their business journeys. We'll look at the impact of the stress of staying stuck in our business on our health and business performance while offering practical steps to combat it. Listen in to discover 3 simple ways to start managing stress today and find more business clarity along the way.
 
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Read the Post or Transcript Here – https://SelahStudios.co/55
Business Clarity Breakthrough: https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
Get Unstuck Coaching Session: https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck 
Grab Your Business Clarity Audit here! A great first step to figure out where you are stuck in growing your business: https://SelahStudios.co/audit  
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Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco 
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Are you ready to find clarity for about the direction of your business? I’d love to help:
*** GET UNSTUCK COACHING SESSION: Do you find yourself feeling stuck in your business unsure of where to go or what do next? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything but nothing makes sense? Oh how I get it!!! Been there, done that, didn’t want the t-shirt. I’d love to help you get unstuck, find some clarity, and the action steps you need to build a foundation from. We can do that in an unstuck coaching session — https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck 
*** THE SELAH ENTREPRENEUR JOURNAL: Are you ready to break free from toxic hustle and infuse intention and rest into your entrepreneurial journey? The Selah Entrepreneur Journal is a quarterly magazine style journal for Christian Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to develop their own pause and reflect routines — https://SelahStudios.co/journal 
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business — https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough 

54 || 5 Signals You and Your Business Are Ready to Pivot

Have you wondered if you are ready to pivot and grow your business? 
Today we are talking about 5 signals women entrepreneurs should not ignore in their business. These are signals that you are ready to grow as a business owner and your business is ready to evolve.
Geared towards solo entrepreneurs, especially women in online service-based businesses, this discussion sheds light on feelings of restlessness, struggles with motivation, inconsistencies in marketing, and the realization of untapped expertise. 
Once you identify the signals and how they impact the stress in your life and business, well then take a look at ways to handle and manage that stress through a self-examination process to help you design an aligned business. 
 
*******Links & Resources Mentioned:
Read the Post or Transcript Here – https://SelahStudios.co/54
Listen to Episode 47: Stop Playing Quiet and Make Yourself Heard - https://selahstudios.co/ep-47-its-time-to-stop-playing-quiet-and-make-yourself-heard/
Business Clarity Breakthrough: https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
Get Unstuck Coaching Session: https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck 
Grab Your Business Clarity Audit here! A great first step to figure out where you are stuck in growing your business: https://SelahStudios.co/audit  
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Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco 
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Are you ready to find clarity for about the direction of your business? I’d love to help:
*** GET UNSTUCK COACHING SESSION: Do you find yourself feeling stuck in your business unsure of where to go or what do next? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything but nothing makes sense? Oh how I get it!!! Been there, done that, didn’t want the t-shirt. I’d love to help you get unstuck, find some clarity, and the action steps you need to build a foundation from. We can do that in an unstuck coaching session — https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck 
*** THE SELAH ENTREPRENEUR JOURNAL: Are you ready to break free from toxic hustle and infuse intention and rest into your entrepreneurial journey? The Selah Entrepreneur Journal is a quarterly magazine style journal for Christian Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to develop their own pause and reflect routines — https://SelahStudios.co/journal 
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business — https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough 

53 || Tired? Learn to Rest, Don't Quit Your Business

In the hustle and bustle of running a business, rest is often underestimated. We are conditioned to believe that round-the-clock work equates to dedication and success. However, pushing through fatigue without taking necessary breaks can lead to burnout, diminished creativity, and poor decision-making.
Many women entrepreneurs struggle with exhaustion from balancing business, health, and caregiving. 
Learn about different types of rest, combating perfectionism and people-pleasing, and establishing boundaries for a balanced life. Don't quit - learn to rest and rejuvenate for a more fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
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Links & Resources Mentioned:Read the Post or Transcript Here – https://SelahStudios.co/53Listen to Episode 1: We Need to Learn to Work From Rest -- https://SelahStudios.co/1Listen to Episode  14: Simplifying Self-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs: Create a Take-A-Break Kithttps://selahstudios.co/ep-14-simplifying-self-care-for-busy-entrepreneurs-create-a-take-a-break-kit/
Explore these two quizzes to help you figure out what type you need in this season: https://TheBonnieGray.com/soulcarequizhttps://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/
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*******Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
*** GET UNSTUCK COACHING SESSION: Do you find yourself feeling stuck in your business unsure of where to go or what do next? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything but nothing makes sense? Oh how I get it!!! Been there, done that, didn’t want the t-shirt. I’d love to help you get unstuck, find some clarity, and the action steps you need to build a foundation from. We can do that in an unstuck coaching session — https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck
*** THE SELAH ENTREPRENEUR JOURNAL: Are you ready to break free from toxic hustle and infuse intention and rest into your entrepreneurial journey? The Selah Entrepreneur Journal is a quarterly magazine style journal for Christian Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to develop their own pause and reflect routines — https://SelahStudios.co/journal
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business — https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough

52 || You Need to Embrace Your Entrepreneurial Journey Timeline

Own your entrepreneurial journey! It's your journey, no one else's.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of mapping out and accepting your entrepreneurial journey timeline. So often we move from one thing to the next without taking the time to reflect on everything we've accomplished and learned along the way. By going back and outlining the major events, projects, lessons, wins and setbacks year-by-year, you'll gain a greater appreciation for how far you've come.
This exercise allows you to celebrate your achievements, identify what worked well or didn't, and uncover insights to apply moving forward.
My challenge to you is to carve out time to map your own entrepreneurial timeline - it's an enlightening process that will help you get okay with your unique business path and decide what adjustments you may want to make. AND.... don't forget to revisit and update your timeline regularly too! Keep updating it with what you learn moving forward.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Read the Post or Transcript Here – https://SelahStudios.co/52
Grab your “Get Unstuck” Coaching Session Here! https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> GET UNSTUCK COACHING SESSION: Do you find yourself feeling stuck in your business unsure of where to go or what do next? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything but nothing makes sense? Oh how I get it!!! Been there, done that, didn’t want the t-shirt. I’d love to help you get unstuck, find some clarity, and the action steps you need to build a foundation from. We can do that in an unstuck coaching session — https://SelahStudios.co/getunstuck
>> THE SELAH ENTREPRENEUR JOURNAL: Are you ready to break free from toxic hustle and infuse intention and rest into your entrepreneurial journey? The Selah Entrepreneur Journal is a quarterly magazine style journal for Christian Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to develop their own pause and reflect routines — https://SelahStudios.co/journal
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business — https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough

51 || Get Unstuck: How to Move from Doubt & Confusion to Clear & Confident In Your Business

In today's episode we are considering the entrepreneurial journey and a place that many entrepreneurs face at some point in their journey – feeling stuck in doubt and confusion.
Feeling stuck in doubt and confusion is a common challenge for many women entrepreneurs. It can stem from various sources, such as fear of failure, overwhelm from too much information, or a lack of clarity about your business identity. It's essential to recognize that you're not alone in this struggle.
In this episode we are exploring how to break free from this cycle and step into clarity and confidence in your business.
Links & Resources: 
Read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/51
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Let's Connect:
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Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business -- https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
>> SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: Do you often feel that running your online business often is a lonely adventure? That’s probably not what you imagined when you started your business. Well, I’ve got good news for you, it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t. The Selah Society Mastermind is for you if you are looking for support on your business clarity journey and want to support others in return. -- https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
 

50 || You Need to Make Space to Think About Your Business

In the world of entrepreneurship we are journeying through, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routines of running a business. However, taking the time to create space for strategic thinking and reflection can be a game-changer for your business. 
Today, we’re exploring the importance of adding room to think, reflect, and plan in your business, as well as practical tips on how to incorporate what I think is a vital practice into your schedule.
Dedicating time to think, reflect, and plan in your business is not a luxury but a necessity for sustainable growth and success. By implementing just one of these simple yet impactful practices such as a morning no-tech routine, gratitude exercises, and regular business reviews, you can cultivate a strategic mindset that can help your business move forward with purpose and intention. 
Listen in to hear 4 simple ways to add time to think and reflect on your business into your schedule. 
 
Links & Resources: 
Read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/50
Grateful Friday 7 days of Gratitude Starter Kit: https://selahstudios.co/gratitude/
Weekly Business Examen & Review: https://selahstudios.co/27
Quarterly Business Reviews: https://selahstudios.co/18
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Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business -- https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
>> SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: Do you often feel that running your online business often is a lonely adventure? That’s probably not what you imagined when you started your business. Well, I’ve got good news for you, it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t. The Selah Society Mastermind is for you if you are looking for support on your business clarity journey and want to support others in return. -- https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind

49 || Reality Check - Sometimes You Need To Hustle In Business

To Hustle or Not to Hustle That is the Question… or is it? 
I’ve had a bit of a growing pet peeve with the anti-hustle message I see everywhere. I get it and actually agree with some perspectives I encounter online. 
However, my beef with what I’m seeing is that we are not using the word hustle correctly. 
Stress and hustle. We actually need both. A life completely stress free is not only boring, it’s not healthy. We also need hustle. It’s often the motivator we need to get stuff done, meet deadlines, or simply to push ourselves to do a little better. 
The problem arises when hustle becomes the norm. It’s an everyday thing that we never take a break from. 
Join me as we dive into the anti-hustle message that we everywhere and how it's not exactly accurate. It's also a discouraging message for women entrepreneurs who feel they are doing something wrong because they are in a season of hustle. 
 
Links & Resources: 
Read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/49.
Ep. 27; You Need a Simple Weekly Business Examen & Review Practice
EP. 19: Rest IS an Action Step: Self-Care and the Caregiving Entrepreneur
Ep.14: Simplifying Self-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs: Create a Take-A-Break Kit
EP. 3: Mini-Retreats: 3 Reasons You Need to Schedule Regular Breaks From Your Business
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business -- https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
>> SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: Do you often feel that running your online business often is a lonely adventure? That’s probably not what you imagined when you started your business. Well, I’ve got good news for you, it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t. The Selah Society Mastermind is for you if you are looking for support on your business clarity journey and want to support others in return. -- https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind

48 || How to Know if Gentle Business Coaching is For You

Embracing Gentle Business Coaching with a Holistic Approach
Join me as we dive into the world of "gentle" business coaching. I’m sharing how this approach is different from traditional, intense coaching. We’re exploring how gentle coaching is all about compassion, self-care, and sustainable growth - not just rapid results.
We’re discussing the signs that you might need a gentle coach, like feeling easily overwhelmed or struggling with imposter syndrome. I’m also sharing my thoughts about how gentle coaches focus on asking the right questions to get to the root of your challenges.
If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of typical business advice, this episode will show you how a softer, kinder approach could be just what you need. Tune in to see if gentle business coaching might be the right fit for you!
Links & Resources: 
Read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/48.
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business -- https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
>> SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: Do you often feel that running your online business often is a lonely adventure? That’s probably not what you imagined when you started your business. Well, I’ve got good news for you, it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t. The Selah Society Mastermind is for you if you are looking for support on your business clarity journey and want to support others in return. -- https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind

47 || It's Time to Stop Playing Quiet and Make Yourself Heard

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard this common phrase from coaches, “Stop playing small.”
It’s a phrase that urges us to stop playing small and dream bigger. While the intention behind this advice is to push women to realize their full potential, it can sometimes evoke mixed feelings, particularly for those grappling with fear and self-doubt.
It definitely does for me. 
But is that what needs to happen? Is it that we are playing small or not dreaming big enough? 
Maye, maybe not.
As you navigate through the journey of entrepreneurship, it's essential to address the mindset surrounding marketing and how you perceive it. Maybe you view marketing as something pushy or salesy, akin to being a used car salesman. However, a shift in perspective reveals that marketing is about storytelling and making genuine offers to serve and help people.
One of the significant challenges that hold women back from using their voice to market and share about their business, is the fear of vulnerability. The fear of rejection, criticism, or not being accepted can often lead women to play it safe, staying within their comfort zones and not fully expressing their expertise and unique offerings to the world.
It's crucial to recognize the importance of moving beyond this fear and embracing the concept of amplifying your voice. This involves stepping out of the shadows, being more visible, and showcasing your value and how you can positively impact others. 
When you use your voice to talk about what you do, the problems you solve, and who you can help, you not only empower yourself but also create meaningful connections and opportunities to help and connect with others.
So is it that you need to “stop playing small”? Or is it you need to move past the fear, and “stop playing quiet”?
 
Links & Resources: 
Business Coach & Mentor Taylor Lee: https://TheTaylorLee.com
Join me for the first Business Clarity Conversations gathering on April 18, 2024 - reserve your seat at https://SelahStudios.co/conversations
Read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/47.
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Are you ready to find clarity for your business and website? I’d love to help:
>> BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: Have you lost your confidence in who you are as a business owner? Have you lost sight of your business dreams and goals? Let’s get you back on track with personalized coaching support and tools Business -- https://SelahStudios.co/breakthrough
>> SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: Do you often feel that running your online business often is a lonely adventure? That’s probably not what you imagined when you started your business. Well, I’ve got good news for you, it doesn’t have to be. And it shouldn’t. The Selah Society Mastermind is for you if you are looking for support on your business clarity journey and want to support others in return. -- https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind