Every year I stop to reflect on the business, marketing, and consumer trends that I see happening in our Midwest small business market. Even when things are unstable and unpredictable, small businesses matters. As a business owner, you are supporting your community and serving in a way that larger businesses cannot. It is my hope...

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We are sticking with the planning topic today- as it is yearly planning time for most business owners. If you are the ‘head down-only dealing with today’ type of owner, just take a breath, because this is not about creating another to-do list. It’s not about downloading a random template online. And it’s definitely not...

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When you take on the role of the business owner, you take on the responsibility of planning for your business- whether you like planning or not. Over the years, working with hundreds of women business owners, I noticed the same patterns pop up again and again. We all approach planning in our own way, and...

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You put time and energy into staying healthy, regulating your nervous system. You may help your clients with their wellness- whether that is mental, physical, or financial health. You strive to provide your employees and clients with a healthier environment, You left a job and started a business so you could control the healthiness of...

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In this episode Business Consultant, Robin Walker, explores how to break business owner mindset traps, when others project their limits on your business. Listen in to hear about the impacts limiting mindset has on your business, the reasons some people feel deflating to talk business with and what you can say in response, and what...

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Whether you love or hate networking events, in-person relationship building can be pivotal for a referral and word of mouth based business. Often it feels like a waste of time, or that you don’t get anything out of attending an event. With some intention and planning, you can choose the right events, show up prepared,...

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The flexibility that business ownership provides, can also be a challenge in the summer months. Kids may be off of school, families are going on vacations, and the weather is finally cooperating. Summer balance as an entrepreneur takes planning and intention, but it is possible to add summer activities to your calendar, AND keep your...

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Shifting from a staff member in a corporate or clinical environment to a small business owner is a big adjustment. This episode is about shifting your activities, mindset, and habits in order to step into the leader role. Business consultant, Robin Walker, shares about what she sees in her coaching practice that business owners need...

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As a business owner, have you found yourself saying, ‘I don’t even know if I am doing this right’. Or, ‘There is so much going on that I don’t know what to focus on next’. Maybe you are winging certain areas of your business and hoping for the best. Guess what? You are not alone....

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Many business owners were employees in their field before opening their own business. As part of a team, you had peers you could vent with, confide in, and joke around with. When you decide to leave and start your own business as a solopreneur, that is often a lonely place. All of the decisions are...

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Let’s face it, things have been unpredictable lately for small business owners. Some industries are thriving, while others are facing real challenges. It is hard to predict the future, but one thing remains constant: the need for business owners to plan ahead. After working closely with business owners and meeting with top business and community...

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