Sunset Provisions

Walking away from a full-time job and pursuing entrepreneurship is far from easy. Alex Davis and I have had our fair share of struggles during our time working in corporate America, but in today's episode, we get to discuss what the path towards career freedom looked like for us both. From big four accountant to financially conscious life and business coach, we learn about the steps Alex Davis took to get where she’s at today -- happy, fulfilled, and thriving. Join Alex Davis and me as we discuss how to survive comfortably through vision boards, understanding expenses, utilizing therapy, creating a savings pool, not waiting for retirement, and knowing when to rest to prevent burnout. Want to hear more from Alex Davis? Follow her on Instagram @alexandriachanel_cpa Interested in working with Alex Davis? Check out her website www.agataxservices.com  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

What comes to mind when you think of an entrepreneur?   Personally speaking, entrepreneurs give me a scammer/hustler vibe. I thought that they were broke, constantly asking for money, and struggling.   Now what actually makes up an entrepreneur is far more interesting. Entrepreneurs are often problem solvers, can handle discipline, have the ability to see the vision in the future, have a logic-based brain, are organized, are delusional, and have humility/the ability to seek out support.   I'm dealing with one of the biggest business hurdles ever to date, so I know a lot of other entrepreneurs would have quit or not known how to move forward.    I used to think entrepreneurship was for everyone, but for a lot more people than we initially think.   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram. Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.  

At some point in your business, you’ll have to have what I call a sales conversation. You’ll need to speak to someone with the intent of selling them something.   For some, that makes people's stomachs turn. Their biggest fear is appearing too salesy.   It’s not sleazy to tell someone who needs the thing you offer, that you have a solution. Everyone in our program provides a business that solves a real problem.    Think about what problem your business is solving, how well is your business solving it, do you genuinely believe in the solution you’re offering, and what needs to change.   Selling is being confident in the value you provide and positioning yourself in front of people who need that solution. But that’s hard. That’s a skill.    Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram. Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.   

What is the importance of investing in yourself? It's a question business coach Kae Whitaker tackles with me this episode. Going on nine years of coaching entrepreneurs, Kae was my first ever coach, and we're talking everything coaching, mindset, and yes, the importance of investing in you.  Wanna work with Kae Whitaker? Visit:  Workwithkae.com  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.   

On September 17th, we hosted our virtual Lost to Launched retreat, and y'all, it was a HUGE success. And now we're bringing the best of our panel to you! Guest panelists Ashley Ross, Pamela Rosario, & Lexi Jay are all six figure side hustlers turned full-time entrepreneurs. Hear what they have to say on everything from changing your mindset to finding your community. Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.   Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram   Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

Marketing is so consuming, you get swept away. Even for me, I’ve been finding that marketing efforts take the largest and most consistent hours in my schedule.  A mistake a lot of new entrepreneurs make is letting marketing be the primary goal and getting swept away in the pursuit of new clients. Your number one priority should be the extreme and utmost delight of the clients in front of you.  I'll be honest with you, providing quality service/product isn’t enough. That’s the bare minimum.  More often than not, people are displeased when they invest too much time in products, services, and coaching programs because the marketing was fantastic but the actual product and service didn't give the expectations they had for the day. We are looking not just to be a good service provider or offer products, we want to delight people and want them to walk away feeling so glad they made the investment with us. When there's growth from marketing, you can see that past and former clients have done the work and shouted us out on their large platforms. When those clients do that we get the most followers, engagements, and applications to our program. Delighting clients will be your greatest source of income, growth, and fulfillment in your business. Focus on them.  Go to our IG over @sidebizsmart or check out our website at sidebizsmart.com to grab more info or your ticket now!   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart.   Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on TikTok or Instagram.   Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.    

I used to think that once I pushed past a certain point or the first time I experienced perfectionism and imposter syndrome that that would be it. I'd be good to go and never feel those feelings again But the reality is that entrepreneurs and truthfully just people in general experience perfectionism constantly. As entrepreneurs, we are putting ourselves out there time and time again in uncomfortable situations. And when we put ourselves in uncomfortable situations or something new, it's only natural that impostor syndrome comes up. The real solution is having the tools to build resilience. In our program, we have a licensed psychologist who runs group therapy once a month and we recently covered a framework for imposter syndrome that we love. This episode will cover the 5 steps to help you overcome the feeling of imposter syndrome.  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

Dr. Zoe Johnson has a master's in social work and a Ph.D. in education. Zoe had thoughts about running away from entrepreneurship because she didn't want to have to focus on marketing. However, she eventually realized that she wanted to invest more in children's education. In order to provide that, Zoe had to become an entrepreneur. The key thing Zoe focused on was surrounding herself with great people along with the support of the program. During the conversation, Zoe paid attention to unique offers and setting up foundations to turning down clients that aren't the right fit. People were excited to hear about Zoe's private practice and it led to many referrals as a result. Zoe's main message is to make people comfortable with saying no or that you're not a good fit.    Join Dr. Zoe Johnson and me as we discuss clarity, community, and curiosity in entrepreneurship!   Want to hear more from Dr. Zoe Johnson? Follow her on Instagram @drzoejohnson   Interested in working with Dr. Johnson? Check out her website https://drzoejohnson.com/   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.   Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram   Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

Entrepreneurship is not always an easy journey, and there can be a lotta hurdles and feelings of not being good enough on the way to creating the business of your dreams. From imposter syndrome to perfectionism to consistency, we're discussing the biggest obstacles to getting your idea off the ground to launched. Addressing these obstacles is so important to long-term success in entrepreneurship, and you are more than capable of overcoming them.   Feeling overwhelmed trying to get your product or service from idea to launched? Grab a ticket to our September 17th Lost to Launched virtual retreat HERE.   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.   Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram   Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

It is so important to prioritize time for yourself and build the business you're really passionate about even when it's hard, there are other things to do that are here to aid us in accomplishing the goals we have for our business.  Your message means so much more than just the logo you slap over a graphic. And in almost every part of building a business, it's tempting to just jump straight to the fun things and not really build the solid foundations. But taking time to lock down your messaging will be key for your business' success in the future.   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our websitehttps://sidebizsmart.com/.  

Around here we talk everything entrepreneurship, and today is no different as I sit down to tell my story of going from Big Law to six-figure side hustler to full-time entrepreneur.   We're covering everything from job pivots, how I crushed my 3 year business goals, and advice on creating a business you're passionate about. The journey to entrepreneurship can be scary and tough, but you are more than capable of achieving all of your business dreams!   Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our websitehttps://sidebizsmart.com/.   

Have you ever felt like you couldn't be yourself at work? You're not alone, and many have turned to entrepreneurship as a solution. One of these people is my guest Nermin Jasani, a Wall Street lawyer turned business strategist, who discusses everything from redefining productivity to setting yourself up for success in entrepreneurship. Nermin's journey to becoming a business strategist is a reminder that even if our first idea doesn't work out, every experience teaches us something. This episode is a reminder that all of us, regardless of where we start or where we're going, are capable of being wildly successful.  Thinking about consulting with Nermin? Check out her website at www.wearews.com or follow her on Instagram at @wearewildlysuccessful. Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.

It’s time to make your goals a reality.    Entrepreneurship has so many facets there is no single path to creating a business that makes you not only happy but feel fulfilled.    My guest Kim dives into how her goals were all focused on working hard and being successful while she was working in big law firms. After deciding she wanted to start her own law firm and listening to her mind about leaving she said game on.    The thing about this inspirational story of Kim and her journey to leaving the rocky waters of corporate America and putting the faith in herself and like-minded people is she decided to follow HER plan.   This episode is a glimpse of the inspiration for those who dare to chase their dreams.    Wanna keep up or get in contact with Kim Daily?  Instagram & TikTok @iamkimdaily Want Kim as your lawyer? Check out her website HERE Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or InstagramInterested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.     

It's so interesting to watch unhappy people keep putting bandaids over their unhappiness, its not a real fix, it's temporary. I really believe that joy doesn't live in the things that we designed, a lot of the joy is going after it. We can't and shouldn't strive toward perfection. Lifestyle design is intentionally crafting the exact life that you want. It's believing that what you want is possible and building a plan on how to do that. From where I stand, the entire purpose of entrepreneurship is lifestyle design, this episode dives deep into why! Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our websitehttps://sidebizsmart.com/.   

One of the most shocking things I learned as a young entrepreneur was that most mindset hurdles are rooted in fear. The fear of disappointing others, of embarrassment, or of failure. It's vital to take risks and face fear, it's what helps you be a successful and profitable business. In order to create a successful business for the long haul, you have the right tools to create that business and keep it thriving.  In this podcast, the three most powerful resources therapy, books, and like-minded people can be utilized to your advantage!  It's so important to put in the effort and lean into changing your mindset. Entrepreneurship is literally a new way of thinking so it'll take some manual thinking to do it. But it's worth it cause you're custom building a life for yourself!   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our websitehttps://sidebizsmart.com/.   

There are four zones that we as humans operate and exist in. Whatever zone we're in dictates our joy, happiness, and our fulfillment. This podcast goes through all four zones (incompetence, competence, excellence, and genius) and dives in and understands what they are, and when we're operating in each of them along with our goals. The four zones help not only enhance our mindset but does wonders for our entrepreneurial goals.  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or InstagramInterested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.

Learning to think like an entrepreneur can seem difficult, but success lives on the other side of failure and fear! Thinking like an entrepreneur is something that takes time. One must rewire their brain to change the way that corporate america has forced them to think. Society has inappropriately conditioned us to move away from fear. This podcast will demonstrate and help you take those steps to break that mindset. To help you become an expert in thinking for yourself to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams!  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart.Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or InstagramInterested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our websitehttps://sidebizsmart.com/.   

So you have a clear idea on what you want to sell, but are struggling on how to sell it? Well don't worry sis, I got you. This episode we're covering offer promise, how to work with clients and more!  Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram, Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.

When building a business online, it can feel tempting to jump straight to posting on social media. But, we've got some groundbreaking, earth-shattering, mind-blowing news for you, sis. You shouldn't start with social media. You should start with a website. And your first website doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn't be, and we're here to help make it uncomplicated. Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram, Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.

Have there ever been moments in your life when you KNEW you had to make a career change? Moments when you felt stuck with a job that's making you miserable. Then you've got the first step down: recognizing that you're stuck. Now, it's time to pivot towards a job that makes you happy (AKA not miserable), and we're here to make sure your pivot is as powerful as you. Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart. Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram, Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.