Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

The messy business you started as a new entrepreneur will not be the same refined business that takes you into that 6 and 7 figure arena. Shifting and evolving your brand identity is a normal (and expected) process of scaling and growing a successful online business - even if it seems scary!   It’s time to embrace and even welcome the change that wants to happen and give yourself permission to evolve and level up your brand in an organic and natural way. Today’s amazing pioneering guest is giving tips to help you do just that!   In this episode, I am talking to Cait Scudder, a seven-figure entrepreneurial mama, and business coach who has successfully evolved her brand identity by staying true to herself and owning her narrative at every stage of her business growth. Cait is here to give us her incredible insight on how to shift your brand as your business grows, why you need to trust the unknown of entrepreneurship, how to neutralize your energy to create success despite the obstacles and problems you face in our business.   In this episode, we cover… Understanding the foundations of your brand identity Fears that come up with brand evolution How to welcome the identity shift that comes with change The importance of normalizing problems that occur in entrepreneurship Identifying the shifts and evolutions you have to step into to make your business sustainable   ”I want you to normalize what that pioneering process is really like. And remember, leaders go first. We step into that unknown and figure it out as we go, and figure out how to optimize that. And that is such a normal part of the journey. It doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. That's literally what growing as an entrepreneur is.”- Cait Scudder   Connect with Cait: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitscudder/ Website: https://caitscudder.com/ Radiant Entrepreneurs Facebook Group Born To Rise Podcast Nail Your Niche Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp!   

Most entrepreneurs start their business with the intent of gaining more freedom. Freedom to travel, freedom to sleep in, freedom to spend more time with their family. Yet, most of us end up working 24/7 on client work with zero time for our own businesses, much less our own life!    Well, what if there was a different way to structure your packages and offers to provide more freedom for you as a service provider and also deliver epic results and a VIP experience for your clients? Um, yes, please!   In this episode, I am talking to Krystle Church, a world traveler, email marketing expert, and business coach who has restructured her packages to make them work for her. Krystle gives us the inside scoop on VIP day rates - the hottest thing circulating the service-based industry. She’s here to explain what day rates look like, how to implement them into your packaging (even if you’re a beginner), and why you don’t need permission to switch up your offerings to make your business work for you.   In this episode, we cover… What day rates look like and how they work for Krystle The pros and cons of day rates Why being smart, managing your time, and batching helps with day rates Tips for balancing out your calendar with VIP days & retainers How to maintain that white-glove experience for your clients   QUOTES ”It can seem like you're creating day rates out of maybe a one-sided perspective that it works well for you, and it's optimum for you. But I will tell you from experience, my clients love day rates. They love being able to hear that they can get their copy done in a day and really just get dedicated project time with you.” - Krystle Church   Connect with Krystle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystle.church/ Website: https://www.krystlechurch.com/ Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode:   Watch Krystle’s Day Rate Genius Masterclass: A 90-minute webinar teaching service-providers and consultants how to launch high-ticket, VIP Day Rates to sky-rocket your income and lessen your workload in 2021. Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! 

When you’re at the beginning stages of your business, you probably want the perspective of someone who is one step ahead of you instead of ten, right? Don’t get me wrong - looking ahead and establishing those big dreams and goals is extremely useful. But sometimes, getting insight into the strategies and action steps that you can take today will help you lay the foundations and set your business up for success for the long run.    What better way to learn the next steps to take than by talking to three amazing entrepreneurs who have recently launched and are currently rocking their businesses and reaching those goals?    In this episode, I talk to three of my Laptop Lifestyle Boot Camp Alumni, Laura Haynes, Valerie Merut, and Sarah Holmes. They share their unique perspectives on how they started their businesses and give insight into how they overcame self-limiting beliefs, adjusted their mindsets for growth, and utilized their community to rock their business. They’re also telling us the number one thing that helped them lay foundations for the successful growth of their business.   In this episode, we cover… Why confidence plays a big role in starting your business Mastering your mindset and pushing through hardships How fears and limiting beliefs hold you back Why having a strong, supportive community is crucial for success How they landed their first client (and the next)   “There's no Pinnacle that you reach to be permanently confident. There's no Pinnacle of reaching a completely mastered mindset or having no more fears. At every level, everyone goes through those ups and downs. So it's more about learning to handle it.” - Amanda Kolbye   Connect with Laura, Valerie, and Sarah: Instagram: @valeriemerut @bylaurahaynes @mistdesignco Laura’s Website: https://bylaurahaynes.com/ Sarah’s Website: https://mistdesignco.com/    Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Sara’s 6 Step DIY Branding Guide Frebbie Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! 

As entrepreneurs, we all have big dreams, right? No matter what stage we’re at in our business, we are all striving towards a dream, whether it’s leaving our 9-5, hitting 6 or 7 figures, or launching a course. But too often, I see people’s dreams get stolen because they are desperately trying to control outcomes by overthinking every single thing that happens in their business.    In this episode, I discuss how to take back your power and ensure that your dreams continue to manifest into reality. We will cover the two biggest things that happen when we overthink, why we get caught up in hypothetical thinking and the five action steps you can take when you find yourself overthinking. Plus, you'll also learn my number one piece of advice for new business owners who need help overcoming analysis paralysis.   In this episode, we cover… Why the opposite of overthinking is taking action Two things that happen when we overthink Balancing out our emotions in the initial decision-making stage How to shift your security to something else Five actions steps you can take when you find yourself overthinking     “When we don't take action, we cannot change our reality. We cannot build our business, we cannot buy the dream house, we cannot quit the nine to five, we cannot scale to seven figures. You cannot achieve your dreams if you do not take action.” - Amanda Kolbye   “The minute that you learn to be a good decision maker and eliminate overthinking from something that you do, your business will skyrocket forward. That is the single skill that will help you achieve your dreams” - Amanda Kolbye   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp!   

Do you have big visions and big dreams for your business? Do you also feel overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to start? Well, you aren’t alone, and you certainly aren’t without help! I want you to learn how to build a strong foundation and prioritize what’s necessary to build the momentum to fast track your business to success.    In this episode, I am talking to Jess Ainsworth, an online business coach, and Kylie Nel, an intuitive business coach -- and we’re breaking down what it looks like (and what it takes) to start a service-based online business.    We’re unraveling the myths behind building a business, how to move the needle forward, and the common mistakes that new entrepreneurs make. We’ll also get the inside scoop on how Jess and Kylie built their businesses, why you need to market yourself with confidence and energy, plus tips and tricks to help you stick to your vision and stay true to your purpose.   In this episode, we cover… How Jess & Kylie landed their first clients Why you need to take those intentional but imperfect actions Limiting beliefs that come up when starting a business The biggest roadblocks to building a successful business How to lay the foundations and do the inner work from day one     “When you're starting out, I think all you really need is that purpose, and just really thinking of like, okay, but what is my vision? Then take action, but be intentional. It doesn't need to be perfect.” - Kylie Nel   “In the beginning, try one thing, try it for a bit, give it everything you've got. And if it doesn't work, that's fine. No harm, no foul, and then try something else.” - Jess Ainsworth   “In entrepreneurship, you are just constantly stepping into the unknown, even when you have someone to support you in order to make big moves and stand out. You've just got to try things out. And you don't always know how it's gonna work out.” - Amanda Kolbye Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode:   Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! 

Are you wondering where you should travel to in 2021 as a digital nomad? Whether it’s for one month, six months, or a year, choosing your destination is more than just pointing your finger at a map and buying a plane ticket.    When you’re running a business online, you need to consider things like cost of living, WiFi connections, accessibility, community, culture, and so much more.    In this episode, I’ve brought my significant other, Zach, to help me go through our favorite (and up and coming) digital nomad locations for 2021. From Southeast Asia to Central and South America, we are breaking down the pros and cons of our favorite digital nomad locations - and which ones should be on your radar for next year.   In this episode, we cover… Nine points we used to determine the best digital nomad destinations Four locations in Thailand for digital nomads Why Vietnam is organized chaos with amazing energy  Thinking about what lifestyle you want to live and if the location fits  The top digital nomad destinations we plan to go to      “The landscape of remote work is changing and becoming more widely accepted. More and more locations are becoming conducive to digital nomad living, and more people are starting to work remotely and live in a version of this digital nomad lifestyle.” - Amanda Kolbye Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode:   Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp!   

How can you make your business journey as smooth as possible? Well, for a start, you can learn from my mistakes! Don’t get me wrong, in my first year of business, I’ve made multiple six-figures, but I still experienced the ups and downs that only come with being an entrepreneur.    Today I want to share those reflections and takeaways of running a business with you so that you can (hopefully) avoid these same mistakes as you build your own Laptop Lifestyle!    In this episode, we dive deep into all the lessons I’ve learned in my first year of business. From staying on top of your taxes and prioritizing time management to investing in yourself and adjusting your money mindset, I want to make sure you have the smoothest path as you grow and scale your business to success.   In this episode, we cover… The most essential skill to learn as a business owner Why you can’t grow a business without investing The importance of personal development and discipline in entrepreneurship How to adjust your money mindset Why energy is everything, but so is self-care     “Now, don't get me wrong, the big money is amazing. But you have to make sure that you focus on the health of the business, the projection of the business, the health of yourself, the [evolution] of yourself, and the day to day lifestyle of all the other things that make you happy and proud. Because money doesn't mean anything other than the value that we assign to it.” - Amanda Kolbye Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode:   Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! 

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? The short answer is YES. The long answer is that you need to understand the habits and traits of success and make them part of who you are and how you operate to achieve your version of success.    In this episode, I am giving you the top 11 habits and traits that every successful entrepreneur has, what makes them necessary for success, and why you are 1,000% capable of making these a part of your own journey towards success. I’m also deep-diving into how we can start looking at success as a state of being, the importance of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone, and which habits of success make some people rise quickly and others get stuck.   In this episode, we cover… Why success is not the end goal Finding the patterns of success versus failure in entrepreneurs Being willing to do the things that others are not Why the path to success is not a sexy one What discipline, endurance, confidence, and failure have in common     “What makes people successful is, in essence, pushing the boundaries of what you're capable of, what you believe, and what you're comfortable with. Embracing failure again and again and again with excitement. To just be better ... and shifting the perspective of looking at success as a milestone and instead, looking at it as a trait, a state of being that you want to embody and become.” - Amanda Kolbye   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! 

Balancing your time and energy - no matter how busy life gets - is 100% possible!. Whether you are a mom, have a nine to five, or just have a lot happening in your life, running a business really is about finding that unique balance to you. By setting boundaries and adjusting your mindset, you can achieve success and balance in your business and life.   Today I am talking with Cara Barone, a multiple six-figure entrepreneur who helps corporate women start, grow, and scale their online businesses by prioritizing their energy and finding balance. Cara has built a successful coaching business while working full-time in corporate and navigating life abroad.    In this episode, Cara and I are talking about all things time management, jumping in the deep end before your ready, why quick failure is essential, and understanding your energy and how you work best. Cara is giving us her best tips on how to take messy action and establish high vibe habits so that you can find balance in business and life.   In this episode, we cover… Cara’s quick pivot into coaching after unexpected circumstances How she balanced her business, a corporate job, and life Why you don’t have to hate your 9-5 job to leave it Tips for managing your time and your energy The importance of setting boundaries   “Take intelligent risks. Do whatever you have to do after you've done some proper due diligence, but don't be afraid to fail. Because you're going to learn something, and we're all going to fail. So encourage failure, but just do it quickly. And don't make the same mistake again.” - Cara Barone   Connect with Cara: Website: https://www.carabarone.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabarone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourpassionprofitably/ Six-Figure Batching Schedule: https://www.carabarone.com/get-the-6-figure-batching-schedule-template-freebie    Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp!   

How do you make sure that your business is scalable and still providing you the lifestyle you dreamed of? Part two of this two-part episode series is all about transitioning from a one-woman show to a CEO and looking into the details of how to scale your business and what it actually looks like behind the scenes to run and sustain a multiple six-figure business. So if you have not listened to part one, go back. Listen to part one.    In this episode, we dive deeper into what areas of your business need the most focus as you're scaling to the multiple six-figure mark. We look at the different business models in which you're going to step into when you're scaling, The types of people you're going to hire, and your real priorities as a CEO  In this episode, we cover… Why systems and processes are key to scaling and maintaining your business and team The SOP's & workflows that six-figure businesses should start to have in place. Types of business models you can step into when you're scaling  The different stages of hiring out a team and the importance of planning ahead   "If you were to take a month off in your business, Could your team run it without you? Do they know your vision, your expectations, all of those things? Right, that's part of being a CEO and a leader and managing a team." Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! *Doors open September 28, 2020*