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Have you considered hiring an assistant? Or have you hired an assistant and it didn't work out? So many of our clients in both of our group coaching programs and 1:1 mentorship program are hiring an assistant which is honestly one of the most personal and intimate positions you can hire for. Join us for this throwback episode as we go behind the scenes and share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. You'll also hear our process of finding candidates, interviewing and hosting a trial period with the right candidate. Plus, three years later, I'm sharing some updates on how the business has changed and reflecting with key takeaways. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to book your last chance for a Strategy Session with Natalie. CLICK HERE to purchase the Your Next Best Hire signature course. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/460. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

It can be terrifying to niche down because it feels so counter-intuitive to narrow who you are targeting. But today's guest is a great example of how specializing made it so easy for her to get clients and to simplify her visibility and hiring efforts. Michelle Patten is a bookkeeper and business consultant for agriculture businesses. Listen in to know how she found success in choosing to work with a very specific industry.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/459. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Are there some things you know you could do to grow your business, but you are just not doing them? Today let's get you unstuck and moving forward by learning how to handle fear of judgment, fear of failure, and money mindset issues that may be holding you back. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/458. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

What if I could simplify your life and business, and still get you more time, money, and energy?  Today let's talk about the 80-20 rule: 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Listen in as I share how you can apply this simple principle to almost any event you can imagine. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/457. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Seven years ago, I never could have imagined that this podcast and this business would be what it is today. And what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going behind the scenes with your coaches? Shelli and I dive into our history together, our own personal backgrounds, and what you can expect from us in the coming months.  CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/456. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

If you have hired before and it did not turn out as well as you expected, I'm here to tell you that your past mistakes should not stop you from hiring again. Today I share five mistakes I've personally made while building out my team, and what you can do to make hiring much easier.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/455. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

I’m so excited to welcome back our client, Abby Herman, to talk about how her business experienced over 50% growth in the past two years. Abby is a content strategist and coach for business owners who want to gain visibility by using her personalized content strategies and implementation. As she experienced a significant increase in revenue, the only way to keep up was to let go of control and grow her team. Join us this episode as Abby shares how her business grew in a different direction than she anticipated, and how she kept up with the challenge of hiring despite past mistakes.CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/454. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

When you first start your business, the focus is on growth, getting new clients, and serving them to your highest ability. But at some point, you will start to notice some bottlenecks that will impede your growth. In this episode, I will help you figure out whether you need to build a bigger business or stabilize what you currently have. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to join the waitlist to get first access to Your Next Best Hire. BizChix Episodes on Building: Episode 353: How to Get Rapid Visibility Episode 398: Why Your Business is NOT Growing Episode 414: Networking IS Your Golden Ticket [How to Leverage your Personal Network] Episode 425: How to Maximize Your Social Media Presence Episode 435: The Fastest Way to Scale to $300,000 per Year BizChix Episodes on Stabilizing: Episode 384: How to Create a High Performing Team at Home and at Work Episode 405: The Best Systems Checklist with Jordan Gill Episode 410: What Happens After You Hire [interview with Shelli Warren] Episode 433: 5 Common Team Leadership Mistakes with Shelli Warren Episode 434: Productivity: Delete, Automate, Delegate, Do with Tiffanie Jordan Episode 440: [productivity] Why You Need Workflows with Melissa V. Morris Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: Episode 141: The team that got you HERE may not be the team that gets you THERE Episode 142: Hiring is a Project (to be released on January 12, 2021) Episode 143: When You're Scared to Hire Again (to be released on January 19, 2021) Work with Us: Programs Overview VIP Day One:One Coaching Leadership Lab Six Figures Lab This episode was first published at BizChix.com/453. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Think about your goals for 2021.  What are your financial goals for your business? How much do you want to pay yourself in the next 12 months?  I want all of us to get a raise this year, but that only happens with intention. Join me in this episode as we make a plan and explore some of the mindset issues that may come in different scenarios.  CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/452. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Mindset issues creep in at the most inopportune times like when you're trying to take advantage of the momentum that comes with the new year. Today I am once again sharing a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, about the fear of success.  If you find yourself getting stuck in your head or stuck in this fear, let's dive in and talk about what you can do to counter this mindset issue.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/451. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Through a neuroscience approach, Sara Hyzdu of Why Grey Matters helps other CEOs to perform better based on how their brain works.  Sara joins me in today's on-air coaching call to ask for help on how she can grow her referral-based business. Not only do we discuss how she can frame her offers better, but I also coach her on how to prioritize her time. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/450. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Do you ever feel like a fraud? You keep on thinking that pretty soon, everyone is going to find out that you don't know what you're doing. Guess what? Everyone does. As we’re moving into a new year, I will be reading a chapter from my book, R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset, in hopes that this will help you not get stuck or be held back from your greatness.  Let this New Year lead to the birth of new ideas and bigger thinking. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/449. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Whether you are in a group coaching program or thinking of joining one, this episode will offer insight on how you can maximize your investment of time, money, and energy. Today I will share my experiences as not only a member of other coaches’ programs, but also as someone who has run several group programs of my own. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/448. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I am excited to feature someone who lives and breathes gratitude and affirmations in her life. My guest today is Tara Humphrey, CEO of a healthcare consulting firm in London, and a former client. Tune in to know how she sets goals for herself, and how her practice of affirmations actually brought this episode to be. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/447. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Amy Lebeck has been operating two profitable businesses: Money Grove which provides daily management services for individuals and small businesses, and Taskmasters which provides virtual paraplanning for financial planners. Amy reached out for a coaching call because she was at capacity and has been feeling stuck for a while. Join me in today’s on-air coaching call to find out how I helped her build a retainer business that she can scale.CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/446. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Do you compare yourself to other entrepreneurs and find that sometimes you don’t measure up? I’m here to remind you that it’s normal. Everyone is a bit of a mess, and that’s okay.  Join me in today’s episode as we do our best to stop the comparison game by taking control and doing actionable steps. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/445. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

A message of gratitude to you. Thank you for listening, thank you to my guests, and for all of you who have worked on the show behind the scenes. I am humbled by the success of the show.

Think about how much money you personally took out of your business in the past 6 months. If your answer is zero, then you’re most likely running a hobby, not a business.  In line with my goal to help women prosper in all areas of life, I am sharing 8 strategies that will help you keep more money from your businesses. Because by creating more profit and taking more money, women are able to improve the quality of their lives, including the people around them. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/444. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

For the past 10 years, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau has been providing grant writing services to local government units and non-profit organizations. But as a solopreneur, she feels overwhelmed with the amount of work required in running a business. This is very common for a lot of entrepreneurs. It might be an issue of niching down, hiring, or maybe even tackling the fear of expanding. Listen in to find out how I helped LaKeesha get out of her overwhelming situation. CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/443. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.

Today I share a time-honored tool in the business world: the SWOT analysis.  SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and it is a great strategic planning tool that helps you look at your business internally and externally. Before you create a plan for 2021, let’s pause and analyze how things are currently going in your business, and figure out what improvements you can make in the future. ***Get Your SWOT Workbook.*** CLICK HERE to get all the links from this episode. CLICK HERE to learn more about working with Natalie in $ix Figures Lab. This episode was first published at BizChix.com/442. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or at BizChix.com/category/team.