Building a Better Life

It’s a new year and you have SO many things you want to accomplish and grow in your life and business. The overwhelm is real!! I feel it, love! Don’t worry though, Erin’s got you. In episode 40, Erin shares how you can plan your week in 15 minutes every Sunday and Slay Your Schedule. She shares how she plans her week and goes over how to add time in your week for yourself by getting into a routine with your schedule. It’s time for us to own our schedule, and not let it own us! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through planning your 2021 for your BEST year ever! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Erin discusses the topic of self-love/self-compassion.   She reviews what negativity bias is and why we are usually self-critical instead of being self-compassionate.   She shares her own struggles with it in relation to her weight, career change, and becoming a mother.  She shares 5 strategies to get on the path for showing yourself more love and compassion this week.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

We’ve been dealing with COVID for over a year now and working from home and the boundary setting is pretty non-existent, so that means you might be feeling a little burned out right now. In episode 43, Erin shares some ways to know if you’re currently experiencing burn out at home or at work and ways that you can help deal with it. She even shares some of her personal experiences with it this year. If you are dealing with more than just burn out, please reach out to a medical professional for assistance. Here are some free resources for those needing access to mental health care: SAMHSA National Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline - 1-800-662-4357  California Mental Health Resources: https://www.dmhc.ca.gov/HealthCareinCalifornia/ResourceList.aspx#mental ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. Erin is not a medical professional and does not claim to be a medical professional nor give out medical advice. ---------------- If you’re feeling overwhelmed with starting a career change and need a coach to work through it with, Erin is still accepting 1-on-1 coaching clients: Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Okay, you’re ready to show up and start doing videos on your social media feeds but you’re not quite sure where to start. That’s cool, Erin’s got you! In this episode, 042, she’ll share some things you’ll want to get in order before you start recording. As well as some things you need to consider when creating and posting video content. You don’t have to be afraid to show up authentically with your audience anymore! They love videos and after 30 days, you will too! Don’t forget to download the 50 Video Ideas Guide mentioned in the episode. ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through planning your 2021 for your BEST year ever! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

I see you, it’s hard to know what to post on social media. 2020 was rough and we have NO idea what to expect as an entrepreneur, let alone a human being, in 2021. Don’t fear, love! You can still show up on social media as yourself and make genuine connections with your followers. In episode 41, Erin shares how you can show up authentically online and share your “mess” as part of your message to your followers. When we show up as ourselves, we are able to create the connections, engagement, and sales we’re wanting! Don’t be afraid to be yourself! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through planning your 2021 for your BEST year ever! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Curious about what content to include on your website about your pricing? Unsure about how to talk about money or your prices on social media? Well, have I got the podcast episode for you! In episode 39, Erin discusses a few ways to share your pricing with current and potential clients and customers. We’ll talk about websites, social media, and a little bit on audience conversions! Now let’s get crystal clear about our pricing with our customers and clients. ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through restructuring your pricing! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Okay, we’re getting into something HOT today! Erin discusses one of the more common issues she encounters when working with creative entrepreneurs when it comes to pricing and their businesses, people pleasing. In episode 38, Erin shares the ten signs you’re a people pleaser, as well as what those behaviors look like as a creative entrepreneur.  She then takes a few minutes to share three different strategies to combat those behaviors and finally kick them to the curb! You deserve to earn more year over year, don’t be afraid love! People will still like you if you charge a little bit more! I promise! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through restructuring your pricing! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Okay, so you know that you need to change your pricing but you just don’t know how the hell you’re going to do that. Well, love, it starts with your mindset. In the second installment in her series on Charging Your Worth, Erin discusses how your mindset makes all the difference when pricing your services or products.  In this episode, Erin reviews the difference between a Money Mindset and a Time Focused Mindset. She discusses the two resources and why switching your focus from money to time that you’ll make it easier to attract the clients and customers that are ready and willing to pay for your services or products. Erin also checks in with you to provide a little bit more detail about how you can evaluate your service or product based offers for a price increase. It’s hard enough to come up with our pricing in the first place, let alone know how to evaluate for a price increase. ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're needing help to create new pricing, Erin offers One on One support through restructuring your pricing! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Are you a creative trying to make a living but struggling to know how to price your services or goods? Maybe you know you offer an amazing product or service but have NO idea where to get started to price yourself. In this episode, Erin will review some of the psychology behind how and why consumers choose to purchase from you. She shares several examples how to begin rethinking your pricing for a few different creative careers, from a social media marketing manager, life coach, hairstylist, and even an Etsy shop owner! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change or she can coach you through starting your own business or restructuring your pricing! Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Join my FREE Facebook group for Building a Better Life listeners ------> CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Why is it important to review your job history often? Well if you aren’t happy at your current job or career, it’s a great way to see the pros and cons of your past jobs to avoid making the same mistakes in the future! Erin reviews her own job history to share with you, her listeners, that she’s just like you, and has had ALL kinds of jobs! It’s okay! As long as we’re learning from each job and getting closer to what our passion is, it’s not in vain. ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- Ready to Pursue Your Passion? This is the LAST week to sign up as a Founding Member! You’ll enjoy exclusive pricing and added bonus modules, just for you! SIGN UP HERE ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join Erin with one of her good friends, Brandie Morris, of @averiealexanderllc She works full time and is building her empire through her Etsy shop, Averiealexander. She started her shop by creating baby beanies but it was when she pivoted in May and started making face masks. In her first month after her pivot, she made over $1000 with ZERO advertising! Be prepared for lots of EFF bombs and lots of giggles! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- Ready to Pursue Your Passion? Then get on the Waitlist today for the Founding Members Launch of Erin’s first Career Transition Coaching Membership. Doors open October 21st and close on November 1st. ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join us on today's episode of Building a Better Life, where Erin interviews Jewell Staley, an Entrepreneur Coach! She shares how she has made several pivots in her career, from working on Wall Street, to designing luxury homes for resale, to her current passion, coaching other entrepreneurs!  She's hosting an amazing FREE challenge, Employee to Entrepreneur, sign up here! You can find Jewell here on Instagram and on her website.  Thank you so much for listening and be sure to follow her! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- Ready to Pursue Your Passion? Then get on the Waitlist today for the Founding Members Launch of Erin’s first Career Transition Coaching Membership. Doors open in October 21st! CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE WAITLIST ----->>>>>>> Pursue Your Passion Waitlist ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join us on today's episode of Building a Better Life, where Erin interviews Carolyn Chylia, a Coach who focuses on Energetic Alignment for Soul-Led Entrepreneurs! She discusses how she worked through her own Imposter Syndrome to show up more authentically for her clients. Her combination of kinesiology and neuro-linguistic programming helps her to heal her clients' mind, body, and soul.  You can find Carolyn here on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website.  Thank you so much for listening and be sure to follow her! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- Ready to Pursue Your Passion? Then get on the Waitlist today for the Founding Members Launch of Erin’s first Career Transition Coaching Membership. Doors open in October 21st!  CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE WAITLIST ----->>>>>>> Pursue Your Passion Waitlist ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Can we have balance in our lives? How is it even possible? Balance and Harmony are two different sides of the same coin and in today’s episode, Erin shares her thoughts on the two. She shares how to save your sanity while being a working mother. Want to save time at home by utilizing the cleaning routine Erin discusses? Purchase it HERE! It’s only $10 and you can take the simple system that I created and get your shit together at home! ---------------- ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advice. ---------------- Ready to Pursue Your Passion? Then get on the Waitlist today for the Founding Members Launch of Erin’s first Career Transition Coaching Membership. Doors open in October!  CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE WAITLIST ----->>>>>>> Pursue Your Passion Waitlist ---------------- If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offers One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin ---------------- As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Have you ever wondered if changing careers based on the different phases of your life? Or are you currently making sacrifices in your career for your children right now? Maybe you're doing something you're not IN LOVE with because, well, you just have to. Life is hard right now. Being a Mama is hard, but it's even harder if we're not able to talk with other Mamas. That's why I love doing this podcast during this pandemic, because I'm able to connect with other Mamas and talk about how we're all handling work and motherhood in this crazy time. __________ In this episode, Erin chats with fellow working & side hustling Mama, Sara Moon. She's an IT Recruiter living in Colorado, who also happens to have a side hustle she's EXTREMELY passionate about, CBD products. Sara shares about her 15 years as a working mother and some of her various careers during that time, and even reveals some truths about sometimes being a martyr for your children.  Honesty runs through her veins and she passes that value onto her two girls, who are teenagers!  __________ You can follow Sara here on Instagram @saramoonfeelbetter You can shop all of the CBD goodies here.  __________ ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advise. __________ If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offer's One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin __________ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Erin interviews fellow toddler mum, Karla. She hails from London in the UK and has two young daughters, ages 3 and 1.  She discusses her current work situation, working part time for a technology company, and her own side business that she runs with her husband on Etsy.  __________ 4 mins - Karla shares about her career.  9 mins - Her experience as a Mum of 2 girls.  20 mins - Words of Affirmation with your children  22 mins - Mental Load of Motherhood 24 mins - Karla's Return to Work Experience  32 mins - Karla's Experience with Working from Home during the Pandemic  39 mins - Balance in Life 42 mins - Rapid Fire Questions  __________ You can find Karla on Instagram at @karla_andreaxo You can find her blog at http://raisinglittleloves.com/ You can find their Etsy Shop, Petit Wonders here and on Instagram as well @petitwondershop If you're looking for support from others going through the Career Change process, check out the BUILDING A BETTER LIFE - THE GROUP on Facebook to connect with Erin and other entrepreneurs. __________ ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advise. __________ If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offer's One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin __________ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

When you're ready to just CHANGE shit up and just want to have a new career or job like yesterday, this episode is for you!  This is the 5th and final part of this series and we're wrapping it up in a nice bow for ya!  __________ Erin shares some of the key ways that you can get started with your Career Change:  Identify Your Passion Identify Your Why (Check out this video about Finding Your Why with Simon Sinek) (here's his book too)  Identify Your Target Market & Audience  Start Doing! Whatever it is, just start doing while you work on the other 3.  Get Your Finances and Legal Stuff in Order  Schedule. Figure out how much or how little you want to work and when you'll work on things.  Partner with someone - Find a Mentor or Work with a Coach  If you're looking for support from others going through the Career Change process, check out the BUILDING A BETTER LIFE - THE GROUP on Facebook to connect with Erin and other entrepreneurs.  ***DISCLAIMER: All of the information in this episode is for informational purposes only. Erin does not claim to be a legal advisor nor give legal advise.  __________ If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offer's One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin __________ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! Want more information on stuff or just some good freebies! CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join Business Coach, Erin Backman, on the 4th episode of a 5 part series on Career Change. Today she's talking about all things Side Hustle related. If you're ready to get some inspiration and motivation to get your own side hustle started, take a listen!  __________ Topics Covered in the Episode: * Types of Side Hustles  * What we need to figure out regarding our Side Hustle before we get started * What makes a successful Side Hustle Launch  ___________ If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offer's One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin _____ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! If you're needing support during this time, she has some free resources listed on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/erinmbackman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join Business Coach, Erin Backman, on the 3rd episode of a 5 part series on Career Change. She'll discuss some tips for navigating a career shift at your current company, as well as some things to get started if you're interested in completely changing your career. You don't have to go it alone! __________ Topics Covered in the Episode: * Review what we've covered in the series so far * What we need to start thinking about for executing a career change * What we can do if we want to shift our role at our current company  If you're ready to jump head first into a Career Transition - Erin offer's One on One support through your career change Book a Coaching Package w/ Erin _____ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! If you're needing support during this time, she has some free resources listed on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/erinmbackman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support

Join Business Coach, Erin Backman, on the 25th Episode of her podcast and the 2nd episode of a 5 part series on Career Change. She'll review why it's important that you follow your passion in your career and how deeply it impacts not only your work like but your home life as well. Women shouldn't feel confined to stay in one role that they hate or even one they tolerate. Make this year yours! __________ Topics Covered in the Episode:  How to find your passion What is passion  Why it's important  Erin shares her experiences Some questions to ask yourself to help you find your passion  - https://www.viacharacter.org/ (Character Assessment - To Help Figure Out Your Strengths)  Finding support through your career change  - https://www.erinbackman.com/book-online (Book a Free 20 minute Discovery Call w/ Erin) _____ As always, I'd love for you to review this podcast on your favorite streaming platform and share a screenshot of you listening and be sure to tag @erinmbackman on Instagram and @erinbackmancoaching on Facebook! If you're needing support during this time, she has some free resources listed on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/erinmbackman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-backman/support