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Do you ever hear about a business having wild success or achieving *the coolest* result and think, "how the eff did they do that?" Yeah… us, too! That’s why we created The Visionary Files™ podcast (relaunching October 2024)! We publish weekly case study-style episodes to ask successful biz owners all of our (and probably your) burning questions so we can dig deep into the strategies, tactics, mindset, and metrics behind what worked and what didn’t.
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When you are a coach or DFY service provider working with smaller groups of people, it can be really tempting to move towards passive revenue generation opportunities.For the love, DON’T.The main problem with this advice?It’s being doled out by people who are motivated to sell you straight up LIES.Today we’re taking on three of the biggest offenders we’re hearing, and debunking them all the way down to their deceptive origins – and then offering you a bit of sound advice instead. Q...
Today’s episode concludes a fascinating and FUN series of conversations with the women of Terzakis and Associates by bringing this mother/daughter duo together to speak candidly about what has made their micro-small business consulting firm work…and what hasn’t.They beautifully describe the intentional work it took to cultivate a productive symbiosis between Susan’s strategist mind (always finding a way to land and drawing excitement in figuring it out as she went) and Jessica’s empiric...
Jessica Terzakis – the ‘Integrator’ half of the dynamic mother+daughter duo that run Terzakis and Associates – jumps into the conversation today about how she was able to shed her W2 mentality as a master-educated high-school teacher and fully embrace her new COO identity in all things entrepreneurship.Jessica details her beginnings as task-master extraordinaire to where she is now, performing as a bonafide business strategist responsible for creating new revenue opportunities and growing the...
Susan Terzakis, CEO and founder of Terzakis and Associates, spends her days advocating for woman- and family-owned small businesses as an advisory specialist.Essentially, she is a micro-small business champion, and someone you’ll have the pleasure of learning from, simply by listening to her think through her ideas. When I tell you this episode – part 1, speaking to the “visionary” half of a dynamic mother/daughter duo – is chock full of business lesson after business lesson after busin...
Making 5 figures each month as a service provider can feel extremely unattainable – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. In fact, there are many ways to bring in $20k (or more!) each month.The trick is being able to leverage your time as a solopreneur…This episode lays out three clear paths towards making consistent 5-figure months – getting you that much closer to doing more of the work that brings you joy…and helping you to avoid the time-sucking pitfalls that can trap you along the way....
Since starting this podcast, we have received hundreds of pitches. Out of those hundreds, we have only said yes to ONE pitch – because the rest have... fallen flat.In this episode, Adriane isn't holding back with the four primary reasons most pitches don't land – and at least one of these things you're probably doing because you think it's helping your pitch. If you're looking to land guest podcast spots, this is the episode that will help you with what to do... and what not to do.Quick...
Frequency. Resonance. Alignment. Manifestation. Visualization. Quantum Leaps?!Okay, so these terms might not be what jump out at you as the kind of things that millionaires value, but rest assured, they are very much discussed in 7-figure circles.Today’s episode brings together two very special occasions – Adriane’s Birthday AND the 100th episode of this podcast! 🎉Milestones are a great time to shake things up – and Part 2 gets all into the messy, woo-laden methodology needed to retrain your ...
Mindset work and manifestation practices (like, actual scientifically-credible manifestation practices) are powerful tools when you have “become a millionaire” on your life’s vision board. Here’s where things can get a little messy, though. And that’s because…Doing hard work isn’t always going to get you the thing you want – especially if that thing includes ‘break 7-figures’ – and even more so if attempted under the guise of “fake it until you make it.” Which is, unfortunately, a l...
“Thanks for coming to my TED talk,” says every hopeful public speaker ever…But have you ever wondered what goes into appearing on an actual TED stage?The loss of both of his parents at a young age attached a sense of urgency to how Steve Corney views – and values – leaving a legacy behind for those that love us. The way in which he combined this very personal experience with his professional expertise as a digital learning expert – one who truly understands the power that audio + video r...
Speaking and communication (and possessing the presentation skills to do both effectively), make up both the original and final frontiers of brand growth. In part 1 of a two-part series, Adriane + Steve reunite to discuss how they pulled the rug out from under their up-until-recent collab plans, in lieu of some unexpected, yet compelling detours: a series of live events that Adriane is planning, and Steve's upcoming TEDx talk!This episode covers how each approach public speaking and the essen...
It's no secret that 2023 was a doozy for a lot of people. If you want to set yourself up to have a more lucrative, more profitable, more impactful year in 2024, I've compiled a list of 7 things I'd argue you NEED to be aware of this year. (One of them... I'm really not happy to admit!)Quick overview of what we cover:Why the lead time to convert clients is taking longer and will continue to take longer unless you do this ONE thingThe possibilities of AI outpacing [insert your industry here] an...
So many people have recently been sharing with me that they've been stuck at a certain revenue level for months, if not years now. Revenue plateaus are extremely common, not just in the earlier stages of business, but all throughout their lifecycle. And I want to talk today about how you can break through your revenue plateau if this is something you're experiencing.Note: the URL I spoke to download the private podcast was incorrect if you'd like to access it 🙈 It is actually soulpreneur.co/s...
Welcome baaaack, Scaling Loungers! After a holiday hiatus, it feels so good to be back behind the mic and chatting to you again about all things business. Today we're easing back down the road with an update on what's happened since the last episode – and how I navigated some tricky times (like most service business owners – especially coaches – in 2023)The biggest topic of conversation is certainly about a BIG change I've made to my overall business model – both in sunsetting a large co...
The word “scaling” is thrown around a lot, and I want to talk about what this means and what this looks like if you are a service provider – so if you’re a web designer, copywriter, interior decorator, astrology chart reader, accountant, lawyer, and I’d also add consultant to this list. We’re going to be covering the six ways you could scale your business as a service provider, which includes moving to an agency model, outsourcing SOME of the work in more of a mini-agency model, developi...
Signing high-ticket clients FAST - every service-based biz owner's dream, right?And, it is possible. There are, in fact, effective ways to speed up the buying process – even when closing high-ticket clients. But what no one is talking about is how engaging in these kinds of short-cuts only tee you up for another set of challenges down the line.What will always be true is this: the only thing that speeds up the buying process is better marketing. This episode gets into the workarounds th...
Energetic Business Coach, Kari Russell, thrives off of helping women truly dig deep – and then feel safe in that vulnerable space – while getting in touch with the parts of themselves that many public-facing entrepreneurs work for years trying to mask. An expert in authentic self-expression, Kari’s own journey into goal-setting and leadership coaching has taken a path familiar to most small biz owners (up, down, and all around), along with a few unexpected detours (discovering the value ...
BOO! Today’s episode is a rundown of the spOoOOokiest things that can happen when you’re trying to grow your business. We’re talking ghosts…trolls (and not the cute kind)...and maybe the scariest of all – the myriad ways one can be rejected. Basically all the twists and turns that can sometimes feel like you’ve entered a haunted mansion of funhouse mirrors that all seem to deliver back an image of YOU as the potential scarefest source. (Spoiler alert - it’s almost always not about you, a...
Every business relies on sales and marketing to grow, period. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying “suck it up and find time to make it happen” and then sometimes…there’s more nuance involved.A recurring theme that comes up with my clients that gives me pause for how many other small business owners are probably living through it too is the struggle to find time to market and/or sell in their businesses. In this episode, we break down the best strategy to use – because whether you’re just ...
The fact is, most businesses don’t get off the ground. Which begs the question - why does it work for some and not for others? Well, the bigger your business gets, the more complicated it becomes, and the more complicated your life as a business owner becomes, as well. And while almost everybody sets out wanting a seven-figure business – most people aren't willing to do the work that it takes to get there. In order to grow and scale, you must uncomplicate as much as humanly possible...
When it comes to the transference of knowledge to the learners in your programs and events, being a good facilitator is just as important (if not more so!) as being an expert in your field. The trick is, many experts feel like they’re doing a great job at facilitation when, in fact, they’re….not.Today we’re reviewing the mistakes you don’t even know you’re making when you’re ‘unconsciously competent’ at your craft. Engagement is such an important part of whether or not your learners are achie...
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