The Productivity Pod(cast)

Okay, so this is our last episode of 2021, but don't be sad, because this is the perfect time to talk about how to use the 4th quarter to set your business up for success by the time we return in 2022. In this episode, we'll talk about all the ways to audit your business, how to get organized, taking time to streamline your processes and eliminate the things bogging you down! This episode will go a long way in helping you hit the ground running in 2022! In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of auditing your business in order to trim processes you don't need to make everything run smoother Knowing your "why" when it comes to your business and how to continue to go about making everything you do in your business about that "why" BCO Buckets…..BCO Buckets…..BCO Buckets…..use them, embrace them, get organized with them Actually planning out time to complete tasks because things always take longer than expected Doing a digital detox can eliminate so many unnecessary things from your digital space Take your calendar planning a step further to include buffer time for yourself so you can manage appointments seamlessly  Quote from the show - "If you don't have those boundaries and you just let people control your time….it's going to get real hectic, real fast." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Do you feel like having a personal assistant is only reserved for the rich and famous? Have you ever thought "An extra set of hands could really free me up to do the things I really want to do"? In this episode, Nikki Veneziano of Columbus Personal Assistants explains how personal assistants aren't just for the bougie!  In this episode, you'll learn How to adopt a mindset that you don't need to be an expert in business to run a successful business Getting over the stigma that hiring a personal assistant means you don't have a grasp on your personal life How remaining flexible and willing to pivot in personal life can make you a well-rounded business owner Relying on a strong network can help you bridge during the lean times in your business Nikki Veneziano is the owner of Columbus Personal Assistants, an agency helping overwhelmed families get their lives back and have more time for what matters. When the COVID pandemic shut down business, she pivoted to offering virtual services and is now in the process launching another business, The Virtual Mustard Seed offering process building and CRM setups for small business owners.  Check out Nikki's website- Columbus Personal Assistants - Home Connect with Columbus Personal Assistants on Facebook- Columbus Personal Assistants - Home  Follow CBus Personal Assistants on Instagram- CBus Personal Assistants's (@cbuspersonalassistants Check out Sarah's Simple Marketing Tips | Livestream Show — Tiny Marketing Connect with Virtual Mustard Seed on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/virtualmustardseed/  Quote from the show- "For me, as a busy business owner with a team and everything, I obviously look to the ROI too. Right? So, like, if I'm paying a personal assistant to take 3 hours of homework off of my plate, like, now I can spend those 3 hours building the business, taking on a new client, charging for whatever." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Okay, time to have an honest conversation. Do you have 1,000 steps to do one task in your business? Are you getting so bogged down with "everything else" that you lose focus and never get anything done? If I've said it once, I've said it 10,000 times…..it doesn't have to be this way! In today's episode, I go in-depth on my BCO Buckets, why they're crucial to your business operations, and how you can get your business organized top-to-bottom in relatively short order. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to have business development operations and why they're crucial to your business Batching your work so you spend an equal amount of time with everything without letting things slip through the cracks Why color-coding things in your calendar and business folders will not only organize your business but also organize your brain.  Quote from the show - "When you take out the options at the top end of things of organizing and keeping things streamlined, you are able to be more focused on actually getting them organized within those buckets." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Happy 100th Episode and 2 Year Anniversary of "The Process for Profit Show"! Today's episode is dedicated to all of you…..the small business owners who have been so generous with your support over the last 2 years of this show! Processes aren't the sexy part of the business world, but without you tuning in on a regular basis and allowing me to share my expertise on this platform, I really don't know where I would be. So THANK YOU! Your continued support and engagement means the world to me, and I can't wait to see what the future holds! In this episode, you'll learn: Why I am so passionate about processes and the things that I do How your continued support and engagement has changed my life and allowed me to live out my dreams With hard work and dedication to your craft, you can turn your small business into something truly special Small businesses are the backbone and true problem solvers of our world Quote from the show - "We're on a mission to help fix the operations problems of small businesses so that small businesses can solve the problems of the world." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Do you find yourself overwhelmed when it's time to market your business? You're great at everything else, but if you don't market yourself, how will people find you? Marketing doesn't have to be this time-consuming endeavor if you commit to doing one or two things consistently. In today's episode, Sarah Block of Tiny Marketing gives us tips and tricks on how to simplify our marketing, be consistent, and take your business engagement to the next level!  In this episode, you'll learn How to convert marketing into actual sales The importance of committing to regularly scheduled content and how it can grow your brand Identifying the channels you'll get the most engagement so you don't have to be everywhere Utilizing templates to streamline the processes in your business and save yourself time for other things Sarah Noel Block works with time-strapped marketers and business owners in the construction, facilities, and real estate industries to build high-impact marketing without increasing headcount. She uses her tested and proven framework to streamline content marketing, social media, and email marketing through smart systems. Optimize your marketing with Tiny Marketing! Check out Sarah's website- Sarah Noel Block | Online marketing for small businesses Download Sarah's eBook - Expert Business — Tiny Marketing Connect with Sarah on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sarahnoelblock/   Follow Sarah on Instagram- Sarah // Tiny Marketing's (@sarahnoelblock Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn- Sarah Noel Block, MS - CEO and Head of Marketing - Tiny Marketing by Sarah Noel Block Check out Sarah's Simple Marketing Tips | Livestream Show — Tiny Marketing Find out where your clients hang out with SparkToro | Audience Research at Your Fingertips    Quote from the show- "But it just goes to show, right? Like, when you dig in deeper and you start minimizing and simplifying what you're doing…you have way more impact for sure." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Are you the type who thinks taking time away will be a death sentence for your business? Are all your processes for your business only in YOUR head? Let me tell you, if you're scared to give up the reins and allow others to do the work you hired them to do….your business will suffer. In today's episode, I speak with Maria Dismondy, Founder & CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, about how to get your business and its processes to a point that everything won't crumble if you have to take a step away! In this episode, you'll learn The importance of establishing your processes so that people can pick up and do things for you without needing you to be there Why having one core hub is crucial to the cohesiveness of your team's communication Sometimes things happen that take you away from your business with little warning and how to be prepared in the event that happens Narrowing down the notes you take into action items and acting on them in meaningful ways Maria Dismondy is an award-winning author and founder of the publishing company, Cardinal Rule Press. Maria inspires and educates others in the book industry! Her background in early education and research enables her to touch lives the world over while connecting as public speaker in schools, community forums, and at national conferences. When Maria isn't working, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband, three book-loving children and two Covid puppies! Check out Maria's website- Cardinal Rule Press • Children's Books That Make a Difference Shoot Maria an email at Maria@cardinalrulepress.com  Connect with Cardinal Rule Press on Facebook- Cardinal Rule Press - Home Follow Cardinal Rule Press on Instagram- Cardinal Rule Press (@cardinalrulepress) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with Maria on LinkedIn- Maria Dismondy - Owner - Cardinal Rule Press  Quote from the show- "You need to be the owner and knowing how to do it, so that one, you can pass it off. Two, if it gets back to you, you know how to do it. And three, you kind of can keep people accountable with what they're supposed to be doing because you know the process." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

How are you creating time in your business? Are you giving your business the time and attention it needs to be successful? If you're not pampering yourself in your real life, chances are you're letting things go in your business as well. In today's episode, I will tell you all the ways you can give your business the "S.P.A. Day" it deserves…...which might give you some much needed time for a spa day of your own! In this episode, you'll learn: Putting time on your calendar for a "S.P.A. Day" will create time for you in the long run The tool isn't doing you any good unless you actually set it up and begin to use it Considering ways to streamline processes so that you use one tool to do multiple things at once Figure out what parts of your business can be automated and setting those things up to work best for you Quote from the show - "I always, always say less is almost always more and if you can combine tools or do something within the tool you're already using that's going to be the best thing for you and your business." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why some things in your business come more naturally to you than others? When working with colleagues or clients, do you just seem to mesh better with certain types of people who push you to be better? If you've never stopped to ask why they might be, this episode might be your chance to start. In today's episode, I speak with Nicole Garritano about the importance of human design and running a successful business! In this episode, you'll learn The 5 types of human design and how knowing your type can help you be a better entrepreneur How crucial it is to pair yourself with team members who are different from your human design type and how that can help push your business forward Understanding your human design type and how it plays a role in the types of jobs you take and clients you work with Allowing yourself to be your unique self opens you up to endless possibilities in both business and life Nicole Garritano is a Human Design Coach that loves to work with entrepreneurs to be more productive. Nicole has been there, searching for purpose in life, burned out and stuck. From people pleasing, to skin cancer to marriage and divorce, remarriage, infertility, adoption, and all the degrees. She has been stuck and unstuck over and over again. Through her study of human design, subconscious transformation techniques, and healing modalities, Nicole has blended her academic, nursing and spiritual backgrounds into a unique system helping others get unstuck and step into their purpose and potential.  Check out Nicole's website for her "Badass By Design" presentation- www.nicolegarritano.com Take the Free BodyGraph to find out your Human Design- myBodyGraph Connect with Nicole on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/NGarritanoCoach  Follow Nicole on Instagram- Dr. Nicole Garritano (@nicole.garritano.coach) Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-garritano-69697a4/  Quote from the show- "The way we show up in our business can be just as unique as we are." $7 for 7 Day Trial for Hustle to Flow - https://www.hustletoflow.co/join Thanks for Listening!-Brittany

Are you getting stuck in the back end when onboarding a new client? Are you getting bogged down in the 30 different processes and tasks it takes to onboard or offboard a client? The more things you have in the way of actual interaction with your client can hinder the experience they have and ultimately your bottom line. Don't let this happen! In today's episode, we talk about all the things you need to consider when building a rockstar client experience start to finish! In this episode, you'll learn: How to streamline your legal onboarding process so that you cross all your T's and dot all your I's Setting a process to get all the information you need in order to send a welcome gift….sounds simple, but people make it tough on themselves Taking care of everything on the backend so that you can get to client work faster Considering your offboarding process when client work is complete and you need to transition them out  Quote from the show - "If I handed you 10 full-paying clients right this second, could you handle onboarding and executing? And I will tell you that, probably 95% of them say no." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Imagine a world where you get paid…..well….for something you'd happily do for free! Well, if you have a free community, you're halfway there! No matter where you are in building a community around your business, you can definitely build a community that converts. In today's episode, Michelle Vroom talks to us how she built her Facebook community and what you can do to do the same for your business! In this episode, you'll learn The importance of community and the convenience of having potential customers at your fingertips Deciphering the difference between simply promoting a free community and building a community that actually helps your clients with their needs. You don't have to recreate the wheel to meaningfully engage with the people in your community…...give people an opportunity to talk about themselves How to be the leader and push the engagement you want to see in your community Getting over your preconceived notion about sales being the worst part of your business and allowing that to stop you from turning a profit  Michelle Vroom has made half a million dollars from her Facebook group...and counting. When she says she knows how to grow an audience that makes you 6-figures, she means it! Growing her own group was a total game-changer for her business. It gave her the freedom and security she had been searching for when she left her 9-5 nearly five years ago. With a 15-year background in marketing & public relations, Michelle has the skills and knowledge to help other talented rockstars get to 6-figures in their business. That starts with her proven framework for growing an engaged Facebook group that makes you a 6-figure business owner. Michelle's no-nonsense, tough love approach helps her clients get results fast. If you want a kick in the pants to get moving (and the accountability to go with it), then Michelle is the perfect coach for you! Check out Michelle's website- Michelle Vroom: Home Join Michelle's "Market Like a Boss" Facebook Group- Market Like a Boss: Female Entrepreneurs Growing to 6-Figures Follow Michelle on Instagram- Michelle Vroom/Business Coach (@marketlikeabossmv) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelvroom/  Quote from the show- "We're the ones that bring the beliefs and thoughts of "Oh, people don't want to pay me." Imagine if you believed every single person in your community wanted to pay you." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Who's ready to take all the ideas you have in your head and turn them into revenue? Today's episode is a bit more interactive than most, so come with something to write with! In this episode, we're talking about ways to take all those things that you want to offer in your business and reverse-engineer them into smaller parts to make them achievable. Come ready to braindump, people! In this episode, you'll learn: How to set realistic long-term goals in your business and make them achievable  Thinking about a marketing campaign to connect the projects in your business you want people to know about Why it's important to de-clutter your processes in order to streamline your thinking and have a clearer picture  Giving your high-level projects a manageable timeline and then breaking that timeline down into monthly projects that will help you hit your goals Quote from the show - "You have to reverse-engineer everything, and you have to plan your year before you can plan your day, or you will be spinning your wheels." Listen to my Episode 05. ROAD To Scalability Interested in giving your business a "Spa Day"?- Episode 89. Systems Are The Self Care For Your Business   The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Have you ever forgotten your password to an account you're trying to log-in to? Then you have to go through, what feels like, the countless steps in order to reset your password? Frustrating, right? What if I told you you're hindering your business in the same way with countless extra things that you really don't need? In today's episode, we cover ways to identify things in your business that are in the way and how to eliminate many of those steps in order to help you operate on a high and effective level! In this episode, you'll learn: How to evaluate the necessities of your business and eliminate the things that are not helping your processes Having an end goal and putting yourself in position to work towards that goal instead of aimlessly wandering  Identify the patterns in your business and figuring out how to group them into your buckets in order to be more effective Utilizing the tools you plan to continue to use to optimize and evolve the processes in your business Quote from the show - "I think the less we have and the more focus we have, the bigger chance we have to amplify our impact, and our influence, and our income." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Do you love podcasts? Weird question considering you're literally reading a podcast description right now. But, have you ever considered the benefits of pitching yourself to be a guest on podcasts and the impact it can have on your business? In this episode, Ann-Marie Tamrowski of Ann-Marie Tamrowski, LLC talks all things podcast pitching and how putting yourself out there can have a world of benefit to your business! In this episode, you'll learn Surprising facts about the world of podcasting  The "must-haves" of podcast pitching and how to land on that ideal show The "no-no's" of putting together the perfect podcast pitch You don't need to "pay to play" in order to get on podcasts that can make a difference in your business Don't be afraid to diversify your marketing efforts and try new things in order to pitch to podcasts Ann-Marie Tamrowski is a high-achieving B2B sales professional that has worked full-time in technology for over 20 years and part-time in her business as a Podcast Guest Manager and Strategist. Ann-Marie is also a mental health advocate doing work with her family's non-profit organization, A Safe Place Inside Your Head.   Check out Ann-Marie's website- Ann-Marie Tamrowski, LLC Connect with Ann-Marie on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/annmarietamrowski Follow Ann-Marie on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/this_is_ann_marieConnect with Ann-Marie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmarietamrowski/ Free 30-Day Pitch for Profit Scorecard - https://bit.ly/3Tc8hkP Quote from the show- "I do think that there is a ton of value in getting into other people's audiences and sharing your knowledge and helping to impact doing what you do." Our Links & Things The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Are you intimidated by the thought of starting an email list for your business? I mean, you connect with people on social media, so that's good enough….right? Creating an email list doesn't have to be this impossible task and it can actually allow you to have a more personal connection you can't get with social media. In this episode, Kendra Swalls of Girl Means Business is here to talk about all things email marketing and to help take the fear out of it for you! In this episode, you'll learn The importance of building an email list and why it can be more valuable than any social media How you can use your email list to build holistic relationships with followers and potential clients Deciding to just pick a time to start your email marketing and not getting hung up on every piece of content needing to be earth-shattering Identifying an email marketing platform that works for your brand and being consistent in providing content Kendra Swalls is the Owner of Girl Means Business brand + podcast, a wife, mom of 2, photographer and educator. In 2012 she started my first business, Paisley Layne Photography, and everything changed. What started as a hobby alongside her teaching career quickly turned into a successful business.  Now she helps women, like you, take their business from survival-mode to success-mode using the same relationship marketing strategies that have been the foundations for her business success.  Check out Kendra's website- https://girlmeansbusiness.com/ Listen and Subscribe to the Girl Means Business Podcast-  The perfect podcast to help you grow your business Connect with Kendra on Facebook- Girl Means Business - Home  Follow Kendra on Instagram- Kendra Swalls - Business Coach (@girlmeansbusiness) • Instagram photos and videos Get Kendra's FREE "Email Marketing Starter Kit" here- Emailkit  Quote from the show- "Hey, you are my VIP people" like, ``you're going to get parts of me and you're going to get things that other people aren't going to get." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

What does your perfect "spa day" look like? Picture it…..are you enjoying brunch with friends,  getting a massage, or reading a book in your favorite quiet corner? Whether you have actually taken the time to do what you've pictured or not, I have some advice for you…..you should! "Spa days" are key to good mental and physical health and success in your life. Oh, one more question…..when is the last time you took a "spa day" in your business? If this is a new concept for you, this episode is for you, because we're talking about how systems are the self care for your business. In this episode, you'll learn: How self care can be critical for your physical and mental well being and not taking time for it can actually be hurting your business The role systems play in helping you feel like you're successfully moving your business forward Taking the time to periodically assess systems you have in place and being willing to change as you continue to grow How to be intentional about setting time aside for your business "spa day" Identifying the root problems in your business and coming up with meaningful solutions Quote from the show - "Get a CEO day, spa day, VIP day for your business...whatever you want to call it. You need that on your calendar once a month, to come in, and solve these systems issues. Because, if you don't, you are not doing the self care for your business and what happens when you don't do self care for yourself? You're overwhelmed, you're overworked, you feel defeated, you feel like you're drowning and barely breathing." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Does the thought of accounting make your skin crawl? Is it normal for you to go long stretches without paying attention to the accounting part of your business? This mindset can actually be hindering your ability to set attainable goals and ultimately be hurting your business. Luckily for us, Mari Somarriba of QBO Alchemist, LLC is here to help! In this episode, you'll learn: Accounting and the 5 mistakes new business owners make when it comes to accounting The difference between bookkeeping and accounting and how to define what is best for you when starting a new business Why it's important to keep your personal finances and business finances separate Being mindful of how you're handling receipts…...because they're really important Finding the right accounting software that works for you Mari Somarriba is a native Californian and Owner of QBO Alchemist, LLC! Prior to branching out into entrepreneurship, Mari worked in corporate accounting for over 20 years.  Mari has a pretty simple mindset when it comes to accounting. We are not your Bookkeepers, we are your Goal Keepers! We are corporate accountants turned entrepreneurs who are here to bring structure, compliance, advice, and fun to an otherwise painful part of your business.  Check out Mari's website- QBO Alchemist Connect with QBO Alchemist on Facebook- QBO Alchemist - Home Connect with Mari on Linkedin- Mari Somarriba - Founder - The Bottom Line by Mari Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card by following and tagging Mari and Brittany on Instagram-Connect with Mari on Instagram- Bookkeeper | Controller (@qbo_alchemist) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with Brittany on Instagram- Brittany | Client Care Systems (@brittanyandco.consulting) • Instagram photos and videos  Quote from the show- "I think it's super important to make sure you're not making these mistakes so you can get that, like, clear financial picture of your business, and don't be afraid of your numbers. Like, you have to look at the numbers because they're the lifeblood of your business. " The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Welcome back for Season 5! Have you ever said to yourself, "Well, I just don't know what I don't know"? Do you use that as an excuse to keep doing the same things inside your business because learning a new method is intimidating? If I'm describing you…..let me tell you, there is a better way to be more productive in your business! Stop hiding behind "I don't know what I don't know", listen to this episode and find new ways to make your business work for you instead of the other way around. In this episode, you'll learn: How to assess your digital workspace and organize it to work effectively for you Having too many tabs open is actually killing your productivity Choosing one business "hub" where everything can land can make your life so much easier Why something as simple as consolidating your notetaking can shift your mindset and streamline so many things inside your business The importance of password managers and how large a game changer they can truly be Forming an end of day routine through processing, planning and preparing Quote from the show - "The biggest thing to remember is that it's not necessarily setting up the automation that's hard, or setting up these things that's hard. It's just knowing the things that are going to make the biggest impact for your business and making sure you're not automating processes before you have streamlined them." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

When considering the ways to build connections with current and prospective clients, do you ever contemplate using video email when corresponding? If you haven't, you should probably listen to today's episode with Greg Cross of Glimpse Video and hear about an intriguing way to get a leg up on the competition! In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of connecting with clients and prospects through video and how to get over those preconceived negative feelings to just do it Why creating a personalized video message thanking your client is so important How taking the extra time to create a video "follow-up" can give you the inside edge with a potential client Why celebrating small client milestones are often overlooked, but can be a crucial step in future business conversion Greg Cross is a native-born Hoosier (Richmond, IN). He graduated from Delta High School (Muncie, IN). He lives and owns a marketing agency in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received his bachelor's degree from Ball State University where he majored in Journalism and Communication. In 2002, Greg took a position as the Director of Business Development for a website marketing firm located in Chicago. He was responsible for bringing on 450+ new clients in his 4 year tenure. He really enjoyed the challenge and excitement of internet marketing so much that he decided to launch his own company, CCM Creative. Since 2006, CCM has been working to build the brands for some pretty cool businesses and nonprofits by focusing on their strategic marketing goals and business objectives. They work closely with their clients to develop a marketing plan that integrates exactly what they need from among our exceptional web design, branding, marketing, content writing, video production and SEO services.  CCM actively serves over 100 businesses and nonprofit clients. Greg launched a second business in May of 2020 called Glimpse Video. Glimpse Video helps businesses and nonprofits grow their connections and build trust faster using video. Glimpse Video gives their customers the tools to create, post, or email professional videos ridiculously fast. Record. Publish. Connect. Get a Glimpse with the 14 Day Free Trial- Grow your connections and build trust faster using video. Connect with Glimpse Video on Facebook- Glimpse Video - Home Connect with Glimpse Video on Instagram- Glimpse Video (@glimpsevideo) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with Greg on Linkedin- Greg Cross - Video Marketing - CEO / Cofounder - Glimpse Video Check out Greg's blog on Why I Dumped Calendly and Switched to Book Like A Boss  Quote from the show- "I like to say that, you know, the social proof and the connection that I make through a video email are more convincing than a traditional text-base email." The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Have you ever gone to purchase something on your favorite website or had a product recommended to you only to be jaded when you have a bad customer experience? Either the website isn't working, your order is erased without explanation or it takes you an hour on hold to get to an actual customer service representative…..leaving you frustrated and sharing that bad experience with 10 of your closest friends? Now, have you ever considered the message you're putting out to potential clients through the client experience in your business? If you haven't, well you might want to give today's episode a listen. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of client experience from beginning to end and how a bad process can hinder your business Sometimes the best marketing comes from happy clients sharing their experiences with their friends and colleagues  Why an all-in-one business management software is crucial to streamlining your process Identifying all the steps in your client experience so you can automate and simplify all your backend tasks How to take your client experience to the next level by simply following their social media handles and sending a welcome gift Quote from the show - "Just think about how many more clients you could bring on if it only took you five minutes to onboard and five minutes to offboard a client. Right? Like, how many more clients could you bring on if you had a streamlined process so that you didn't feel overwhelmed bringing on more clients?" The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!

Are the daily activities in your business getting you to your goals and reaching your revenue targets? Once you set your business goals, are you backing up those goals with meaningful actions? If you're struggling to see success because you aren't staying consistent, this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn: How to build meaningful habits in your business to ensure your hitting your goals and revenue targets Using "The BCO Buckets" to organize your tasks into meaningful actions Once you identify your goals, reverse engineering your tasks to create steps to help you see success each quarter The importance of ACTUALLY, PHYSICALLY setting aside "Marketing Time" in your daily calendar How to avoid burning yourself out in your business by not saying "yes" to everything Being able to "pivot" because you've built a business foundation that allows you to pivot when you want Quote from the show - "If you don't know where you want to go, you're going to say "yes" to the wrong things. You're going to get "shiny object syndrome". You're going to get people that are like "oh, you should try this", and then you try it and it distracts you from things, so then nothing happens."   The Free Resources: www.bcohq.co/resources Website: bcohq.co Days By Design: b.link/daysbydesign The Productivity Pod Shop: www.theproductivitypodshop.co Follow Us on Instagram – www.instagram.com/brittanyandco.consulting Follow Us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/brittanyandco.consulting Client CRM: Get 50% off a yearly subscription of 17 Hats → b.link/bco-17hats If you LOVE the show, please go rate and review it so we can show up for more people like you! Reach out and tell us what you want to hear – Email us at hello@theproductivitypodcast.co and let us know!