The Boss Mom Podcast

How to deal with distractions while working from home I'm super excited to talk about something so many of us moms struggle with—how to work from home without distractions. If you're trying to juggle your business, kids, household, and all the other things life throws at you, it can be hard to stay focused. Today, we're going to dive deep into strategies to help you manage your workday and your home life without constantly feeling pulled in a million directions. Whether you're trying to handle client calls with a toddler running around or responding to emails while folding laundry, I've got you covered. So let's talk about focus and how to get things done!

Master Your Own PR with Christina Nicholson. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Christina gives practical tips for growing your own media presence and growing your business. This episode is sponsored by Pierce Social. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How TV isn't as glamorous as it seems and how being a TV mom changed her life. Being a mom entrepreneur and having her own schedule. Taking time for self-care in the midst of a busy business. When it's right to hire public relations help and when someone can do it themselves. How important it is to get media coverage. Why it's important to promote your story. Sponsor: Pierce Social Is social media management a huge time suck for you? Pierce Social's free 5 Day Challenge is designed to help you reduce the time spent on your social media marketing tasks & create a system for managing it. This challenge includes a free Trello board. Get her free challenge NOW! Pierce Social is also sharing the love and offering the Boss Mom listeners a 40% discount on her NEW workbook through February 10th. They can use the discount code BOSSMOM. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? Success isn't defined by what happens between 9-5. - Christina More about our guest, Christina Nicholson. Christina Nicholson is a former TV reporter and anchor who now owns a public relations firm, Media Maven. She helps small business owners earn exposure through media relations, video production, writing, and blogging. She also recently launched Master your PR - an online course that teaches solopreneurs how to handle public relations on their own. The e-course, (Dana's affiliate link) Master your PR, is designed for small business owners and solopreneurs who want to earn media exposure for their business, but do not have a budget to hire a firm. I also offer a free mini-version via email. For Boss Moms, Christina has her special link here. Facebook / Website / Instagram / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

How to Leverage a Live Event with Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ share the basics of live events and how to leverage them. This episode is sponsored by My Proxy Fox. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Creating a live event strategy. Decide who you're looking to connect with and decide what you're going to do with them once you meet them. Facebook hacks for live events. Businesses are numbers and people. Clearing space on your phone. Taking action immediately when you make a connection. Taking notes in a way that is effective. What to wear to a conference or live event. Advice for pitching podcasts or other things you want. Being helpful is better for getting clients. Cover photo by Let's Frolic Together. Our Podcast Sponsor: My Proxy Fox A new, app that will change your life! Do you get stressed out trying to coordinate leaving the house? Welcome to My Proxy Fox…the super smart app that allows you to enjoy time away because everything that matters at home is being managed just the way you like. No more frantic list making before you leave. Input details now, update when necessary, and enjoy the benefits of a well-prepared proxy for years to come. Life is stressful enough and it's impossible to remember everything when you're racing around at the last minute. Our streamlined list templates will prompt you to consider as many details as possible. Don't leave them guessing! Life is stressful enough and it's impossible to remember everything when you're racing around at the last minute. Our streamlined list templates will prompt you to consider as many details as possible. Don't leave them guessing! Get the app for a limited time! Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present May Designs Lilah Higgins - The Higgins Creative Leanne Moore Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Giving a business card isn't enough, you have to connect more. - Dana Have an appearance that is worth of the price you paid for the ticket. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana tells you what you should be doing to show your community love and how she shows it through her community. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Staying authentic and connected in community. Love is everything in business. How you can create an action out of love for community: Listen to your community - show them they are valued Give them things - give them things that make their lives easier Elevate others Growing pains of raising a growing community. Creating larger groups is a way to leverage your value and show others at a larger scale. Referenced in the show: The 5 Love Languages The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Love is how I run my business. - Dana You want to show someone you care? Listen to them. - Dana By giving up power, you gain power. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

The Housewife Revolution and little NLP with Vanessa Matthews. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Vanessa talks about her journey from housewife to entrepreneur and her passion for changing the brains neuro-linguistic programming for her coaching clients. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Retreat. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Vanessa's story of becoming a mother. How entrepreneurship was engrained into her from a young age. What changed with wanting to buy a pair of expensive boots. How being an entrepreneur helps with creativity and makes us better moms. How she found fulfillment in starting in her own business. NLP - Neuro-linguistic programming and how Vanessa uses it in her coaching practice. Sponsor: The Boss Mom Retreat We want to make this a fun AND impactful event for you. So we are going to make sure the event is easy to get to, fun to attend, comfortable, interesting, exciting, invigorating, relaxing, amazing, and so much more. (Maybe not all at once) Recommended links and resources: Vintage Meet Modern Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? The linchpin of work is the mindset part of work. That's where I focus. - Vanessa More about our guest, Vanessa Matthews. Vanessa is a Mindset, Business & Life Coach, author, public speaker and founder of The Housewife Revolution. I help wifepreneurs and mompreneurs find passion, purpose and fulfilment and grow businesses that make a serious contribution to the family finances. Facebook Group / Facebook / Website / Instagram / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Social Media Smorgasbord - Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ go deep into the basics of social media, what platforms to live on and tools they use for scheduling posts. This episode is sponsored by Pierce Social. Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode2015420-20What20is20your20WORD20for20201720with20Dana202620NJ.mp3" title="Episode 155: Social Media Smorgasbord - Dana & NJ"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Facebook from a business angle. If This Than That recipe. Tools that you can use to schedule. API access and what it is. How to decide what social media platforms to be on. Algorithms changes and how it's changing what we see on social media. Getting people on your list and why it's important. The Boss Mom Facebook group. Hashtags defined by Dana. Our Podcast Sponsor: Pierce Social Is social media management a huge time suck for you? Pierce Social's free 5 Day Challenge is designed to help you reduce the time spent on your social media marketing tasks & create a system for managing it. This challenge includes a free Trello board. Get her free challenge NOW! Pierce Social is also sharing the love and offering the Boss Mom listeners a 40% discount on her NEW workbook through February 10th. They can use the discount code BOSSMOM. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Tailwind Trello Coschedule Meet Edgar Buffer Hootsuite SmarterQueue (tool NJ couldn't remember) Later Plann Boss Mom Pinterest boards Heather Crabtree NJ's email address hello@boss-mom.com Danielle's email address help@boss-mom.com Gracious Gift Wine Trello Training Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? You don't have to be on every single platform. - NJ Social media platforms are business. - Dana Think about posting pins as a Google search. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

What is your WORD for 2017? with Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about creating a word for the new year and why it's important for business. This episode is sponsored by My Proxy Fox. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Why one would pick a word for the year. NJ and Dana reveal their words for 2017. What to do with a word for the year. Help with picking a word if you're struggling. Our Podcast Sponsor: My Proxy Fox A new, free app that will change your life! Do you get stressed out trying to coordinate leaving the house? Welcome to My Proxy Fox...the super smart app that allows you to enjoy time away because everything that matters at home is being managed just the way you like. No more frantic list making before you leave. Input details now, update when necessary, and enjoy the benefits of a well-prepared proxy for years to come. Life is stressful enough and it's impossible to remember everything when you're racing around at the last minute. Our streamlined list templates will prompt you to consider as many details as possible. Don't leave them guessing! Life is stressful enough and it's impossible to remember everything when you're racing around at the last minute. Our streamlined list templates will prompt you to consider as many details as possible. Don't leave them guessing! Get the app for free for a limited time! Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Lara Casey's Powersheets Voxer Trello Training Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Picking a word helps me set a name to my goals for the year. - Dana For me, this word is very tender. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana asks an important business building question of what is feeding your funnel - the answer is inside this episode and it will change how you think of an optin. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: What is a funnel feeder? Starting at the end of the funnel and working backward. Outlining what it looks like to create a funnel. How flipping the way you think about an optin will make you a better business owner. Referenced in the show: Autumn Boyd Gillian Perkins Lilah Higgins CJ Thomas Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? The optin is just the beginning of the funnel, but it's not the first thing you should think about or focus on. - Dana If you said what am I going to create that's going to feed my funnel, you'd think about it differently. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

What to do when you are an accidental entrepreneur with Ariana Sylvester. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Ariana shares how her husband led her into her entrepreneurial life and all about how they run three businesses. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Ariana's accidental journey into entrepreneurship. Working with her husband. Her and her husband's long-term goal and life plan. The importance of goal setting and knowing where it is you want to go in business. The power of words in a partnership. Handling overwhelm as an entrepreneur couple. Giving things you enjoy up for work. Finding out how others learn about entrepreneurship. 10 Point Path Webinar: The free webinar by Dana on the 10 point path to running a successful business. It's meant to help you understand where you're at in your business. Sign up today so you don't miss out. Tuesday December 20 1:00pm Pacific time. Recommended links and resources: Convertkit Wordpress Trello Asana Scaling Lean Lean Start Up Pat Flynn Smart Passive Income Screw the 9-5 Amy Porterfield John Lee Dumas Entrepreneur on Fire Rich Dad Poor Dad Primal Leadership All Up In Your Lady Business Big Magic Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? We're transcending the online and offline world with our businesses. - Ariana You have to know where you want to go and how you're going to get there. - Dana You have to make sure that your spouse or partner is on the same page as you with your business goals. - Ariana More about our guest, Ariana Sylvester. Not your typical Entrepreneur, she's the Reality Checker & partner for her crazy Entrepreneur husband Tom. Ariana manages a total of 3 businesses from home, along with their two young children. A rental property business with 18 units, a wine & liquor store, and an online business coaching & training membership site. Startup Academy - The Business School for Entrepreneurs. Everything we wish we'd had when we started! An online "How To" manual for small business owners, that brings it back to the basics to help you start & grow your business the right way. Find out more at http://serialstartups.co/join Facebook / Website Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

What you need to start or simplify your business with Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ give an essential checklist for getting started in your business or where to go next if you have started your business. This episode is sponsored by Gifts Happen Here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Bootstrapping your Business. What you need to start your business on a budget. Building your own brand. Why it's important to create a business plan and have a why. Starting at the problem you want to solve and finding an ideal client. Making money, having thresholds and number of sales. Start talking to people and build content. Our Podcast Sponsor: Gifts Happen Here Find a gift for anyone on your list,or yourself at Gifts Happen Here. The company was founded to provide high-quality embroidered items at amazing prices. They handcraft the design and you can get it monogrammed. Don't wait to fulfill your shopping list for the holiday season by visiting Gifts Happen Here. For free shipping through the end of the year, use the code BossMom. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Divi Squarespace Dreamhost Host Gator Bluehost Convertkit MailChimp Ontraport Dawn Marrs The Higgins Creative Fivver logo 99 Designs Canva Color Picker Audible The Solopreneur Hour Show Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Done is better than perfect. - NJ Think about the end in mind financially and write out how you will get there. - NJ You will grow out of your beginner market. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.