Powerhouse Women

What does it take to create, scale and sell a tech company? Teri Yu, Founder of Vibely, is here and gets real about what the journey really looks like scaling a profitable company, how she raised $2 million from investors like the founders of YouTube and Meetup.com, and when she knew it was time to go the route of selling her business vs continuing to scale to the next level. Teri ended up selling her business to Kajabi, which is the platform that we run our entire business on. This was such a cool conversation from someone who has been there in the trenches of entrepreneurship and I know you will gain so many takeaways from how to build grit as an entrepreneur, how we need to balance the needs of our businesses as Founders, and how to determine whether scaling or selling will be the best outcome for you. HIGHLIGHTS 02:15 What advice would you give yourself when you were just getting started? 04:00 Was it always the goal to sell your company? 06:45 Advice for when you face challenges and have to pivot in business. 11:45 How to keep going when you want to quit. 16:00 How do you know if you're meant to keep scaling or sell your business? 25:30 The pros and cons of being acquired. 29:45 What is your role now with Kajabi since they acquired your company, Vibely? 31:15 What is Kajabi Communities and how does it support Founders? 36:00 Teri's recent powerhouse moment as a speaker. RESOURCES + LINKS Check out Kajabi and Kajabi Communities mentioned in this episode! Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Teri Yu: @teriyakichicken Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Discover the importance of releasing unfinished business and unmet expectations. Learn a completion exercise using self-reflection questions. Explore the significance of completing the current year before diving into the new one. Reflect on accomplishments, unfulfilled intentions, and personal growth. Learn about completion exercises, setting goals, and expressing gratitude for lessons learned. Set yourself up for success by completing tasks and embracing gratitude.

One of our favorite parts about the Live Living Room Sessions Lori Harder and I have been doing, is the Q&A we do with the audience! For this episode, we're sharing the live Q&A Lori, Natalie Ellis and I did while we were hanging with some of our local girl gang in Austin. Per usual, the women in the room asked some amazing questions about everything from monetizing your podcast to scaling your business to 7-figures. Listen in for strategies and our personal experiences growing our personal brands, growing community, and needle movers we would double down on (or simplify) to scale our businesses if we had to start all over again. HIGHLIGHTS 02:00 How do I pivot my business and bring my community with me? 05:45 Strategies to grow and monetize your podcast. 08:00 The types of short and long form content that will move the needle in your business. 11:30 Ways to engage your community. 16:15 What did your routines look like during times of transition in your life and business? 24:00 How do you show up as a leader during challenging times? 29:45 What would you double down on to reach 7-figures? 32:30 How to stay positive as you take financial risks. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Lori Harder: @loriharder Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

It's time to expand your capacity to hold success! When you are operating at a really high level, and you start to go beyond whatever level of success that you saw examples of growing up or that you see examples of in your current circle, it's vital that you seek out new environments where your wildest dreams are someone else's everyday reality. In order to hold massive success AND multiply it, you're going to need to make some key mindset shifts. I'm here to share some of the feelings I've experienced as I've reached new levels of success and growth, and how we can overcome guilt and fear to stop selling ourselves short. It's time to expand past your next "upper limit" so you can wake up being the person who is living your wildest dreams of next level success and impact. HIGHLIGHTS 02:00 What if you've reached the maximum level of success you've seen around you? 04:00 Why guilt shows up when you're breaking to your next level of success and how to move past it? 07:30 Three things that have helped me (and saree currently helping me) how higher levels of success and growth. 10:45 Do you feel like wanting more means you're not grateful for what you do have? 18:30 What you're robbing others of when you play small. 22:00 How to hold and multiply success with ease. 25:00 Who do you have in your corner to uplevel with? RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word TRANSFORMATION to (602) 536-7829 to learn more about our Expanders Retreat - the room we're curating of women who are ready to go to the next level! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This is our very first Live Living Room Session we've had outside of Phoenix! While Lori and I were recently podcasting in Austin, we got to collaborate with Natalie Ellis, founder of Bossbabe and bring some of the Austin Girl Gang in the room with us for a deep conversation about the different seasons of life and business. I think this might be the most vulnerable I've ever gotten in our living room sessions. We went deep on what we wish we knew sooner when we were in the thick of our deepest winter seasons, and why it's important not to rush the current season you're in. HIGHLIGHTS 04:15 Why it's important to embrace every season, including winter seasons, of business. 11:00 How to stay motivated during challenging seasons of business. 15:30 Navigating a winter season at the same time as our most successful launch yet. 21:15 Where do you need to ask for support in your current season? 23:30 WHO you need in your corner, and the conversations to have with friends during challenging seasons. 28:00 What I do when entrepreneurship starts to feel lonely. 34:00 Business strategies to pivot and win in the current economy. 35:45 Strategies to increase your conversion rate. 41:00 What was it like having to pivot an entire business with 54 female investors, 1 million dollars in. 47:15 The time Lori finally opened up to Natalie about her business struggles and realization that the original business wasn't going to work. 53:00 Don't sabotage yourself by trying to rush your winter seasons. 57:00 How to find peace in the season you're in. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Lori Harder: @loriharder Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

We got so much great feedback the last time I released an episode where I was interviewed on a friends podcast and this conversation I had with Felicia Romero with a live audience at her mastermind retreat was too good not to share with you! Felicia did such a great job of guiding this conversation to a real and vulnerable place where we talk about why this year has been one of the hardest times of my life while also being full of so much joy, connection, and expansion. We dive into building community, how to find your core group of friends to go deep with, and major lessons I've learned for how to get out of your own way and become undeniable. If you are in a season that is challenging you, you're not alone, I'm right here with you. At the end I answer a live Q&A from the women in the room, and I'd love to hear what questions you have for me too! I'd love to answer them here on the podcast. HIGHLIGHTS 04:45 How did you build Powerhouse Women to the point where you've become undeniable? 07:30 Are you sabotaging yourself by waiting for someone to give you permission? 09:00 Looking back, what did holding yourself back look like in your journey? 14:45 How to hold space for the community that looks to you for guidance. 20:00 Why has this year been the most uncomfortable you've ever been? 24:15 The power of allowing yourself to be supported by your partner and friends. 27:15 How to find a core group of friends to go deep with and support each other. 34:30 Ways to keep showing up when you don't see the results yet. 41:00 Different strategies for growing your community online vs in person. 43:15 How to infuse fun into your life and work. 47:30 How do you stay focused on building the community when you aren't able to monetize it yet? RESOURCES + LINKS Check out Felicia's podcast: Hi Felicia Podcast Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Follow Felicia: @feliciaromero Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This week, I got to sit down with technically my favorite podcast guest because I'm married to him. My husband Elliot is joining me for another episode and we're giving you guys an update on this year and some really big expansion that we have been experiencing that has come with equally huge periods of testing. This is our first full year where we're both entrepreneurs, neither one of us has, you know, that stable paycheck from corporate America. And it's really tested us in some beautiful ways. But also, it's brought us closer together. If you're playing a really, really big game in life, and want to go from the gap you are in right now to where you want to go, it's time to look at your habits. There will be times where the next version of you just kind of demands a new commitment to some daily routines and habits that are going to have you show up as your best. Elliot and I both share things we are doing to navigate this season intentionally to prepare for our next level. HIGHLIGHTS 04:00 Overcoming self-doubt and expanding personal capacity. 08:30 Habits we're changing to reach our next level. 13:15 The biggest benefits and challenges we've experienced as we're following through with new habits. 18:00 How small consistent changes have brought new opportunities in life and business. 20:30 What advice would you give someone who would like their partner to make changes to their habits 23:45 How we've grown closer as we've been tested this year. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Elliot Schwarts: @elliotrschwartz Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Ready to book more speaking gigs and podcasts in 2024? Like all of our episodes on the Powerhouse Women podcast, this has been inspired by you, our Powerhouse community. Samantha asked this great question that I know so many of you who aspire to share about your message on bigger stages and platforms will benefit from, she asked "What did it look like to go from speaking at smaller events for free to bigger stages?" A lot of you have goals of being seen and heard in a bigger way in the new year, so I broke down some practical tips and strategies for how you can book your dream speaking gig and podcast opportunities. I dive into ways to elevate your brand, the power of having a signature topic, leveraging current opportunities in your network. I can't wait to see you put these strategies into practice to get on more stages and podcasts to promote your unique message! If you want your question to be answered on a future podcast episode, shoot me a DM! I'd love to hear from you and thank you for listening to the podcast! HIGHLIGHTS 01:00 Samantha's question, "What did it look like to go from speaking at smaller events for free to bigger stages?" 03:00 How to elevate your brand as a speaker. 07:00 The social and video proof you need to stand out. 11:45 Leveraging networking and credibility for more speaking opportunities. 16:15 What to invest in to get bigger speaking opportunities. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

We have a special treat on the podcast this week! We're flipping the script of the typical guest episodes I share here on the podcast and my genius friend, Jasmine Star, is interviewing me! Jasmine dug into how I built powerhouse women from the ground up starting with my tiny book launch to the global movement we have now. Jasmine and I share real steps you can take to connect with others and grow your community, whether it's an intimate meetup or getting people hyped to invite their friends. Get ready for the strategies and inspiration to unlock your message and bring others along the journey with you! HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Building a successful business by focusing on relationships and community. 05:00 How to build an engaged and authentic community. 09:30 What risks have you taken to create success? 13:00 When did you realize your community had the potential to be a business? 16:15 Creating financial security and what to do first before selling to your community. 23:00 Things to prioritize in today's world of AI. 26:15 How has collaboration impacted the growth of your business? 32:15 What testing do you do before launching a mastermind program? 35:00 How to create your unique community culture and transfer ownership to its members. 38:00 What Lindsey does within the PW community that encourages collaboration, connection and ownership. 45:00 How identity, fashion, and self-expression come into play at the PW Event. 47:30 Creating a successful community and culture. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Jasmine Star: @jasminestar Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

What does it take to show up consistently and in a bigger way without burning yourself out? First, it's important to remember that when you feel fear or self-doubt, you're making it about yourself rather than your audience. In this episode, I'm sharing key tips to support yourself during busy periods, whether that means batching content or protecting solo recharge time. Most importantly, doing the inner work to address limiting beliefs and fears is crucial preparation for experiencing more success and visibility without feeling overwhelmed. Big things happen for you and others when you step into your power in a meaningful way. HIGHLIGHTS 03:30 Overcoming self-doubt and fear of success. 07:45 How to manage your energy so you can show up consistently at a bigger level. 12:30 Self-care after public visibility. (aka treating your visibility hangover) 16:45 How to navigate being seen and the mental challenges that come with it as your audience grows. 21:15 Pushing past fear to the success waiting for you on the other side. RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word TRANSFORMATION to (602) 536-7829 to be the first to hear about our new event in 2024. Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Join the waitlist for Six Figure School - our 12 week business mentorship to launch or scale your business to 6-figures (and beyond!) Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity