The Idea to Empire Podcast

In today's episode of the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson explores the concept of masterminds for entrepreneurs and business owners as a vehicle for growth and peer support. Chanaye defines a mastermind as a group of individuals who come together to discuss and exchange ideas on a specific subject, with a focus on business success and personal growth. Drawing from her own experience, she highlights the importance of having a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are invested in each other's success. She recounts a story of her own participation in a mastermind group during a challenging period in the film industry, where she and her business partner sought guidance and inspiration from more experienced members. Chanaye shares a transformative moment when one of the leaders acknowledged her unique problem-solving skills and encouraged her to pursue a career in business strategy. Inspired by this remark, Chanaye eventually launched her own business, Swan Town Creative Systems. Chanaye attributes her growth and development to the support and insights gained from her mastermind experience. She concludes by inviting listeners to consider joining a mastermind and finding a community of peers who can provide valuable feedback, support, and opportunities for growth.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Definition of a mastermind as a group for discussing and exchanging ideas in business.Importance of a supportive community invested in personal and business success.Transformational moment because of the participation in a mastermind.Invitation to listeners to join a mastermind and seek peer support for business growth.Magical Quotes:“A mastermind is an opportunity for you to have a group of people who are really invested in your success.”“What would it look like for you to join a mastermind, to find a group of people who are absolutely invested in your growth, in your business, in your personal development?”“What would happen if there was a way for you to have a community of your peers who understand what it's like to struggle with business ownership, to be excited about opportunities that you've developed, to get some feedback and ideas for when you're stuck or even when you're not stuck.”Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at swantowncreative.com/podcast. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

There is another special guest visiting Chanaye Jackson and the Idea to Empire Podcast.In this episode, Lin Schussler-Williams is a Certified Reset-it Coach and speaker who has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups to help them accelerate their results and create richer, more fulfilling lives. Lin recently became one of the first Certified Reset-it teachers in the world and is passionate about helping people reset their subconscious programming and conditioning that hold them back or keep them stuck. Lin emphasizes the importance of addressing the subconscious mind, as it plays a significant role in our beliefs, thoughts, and actions. She encourages individuals to be aware of their patterns and limiting beliefs and to seek help and support in order to overcome them and achieve their goals.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:The impact of subconscious programming and conditioningOvercoming limiting beliefsSeeking support and connectionThe importance of community and mastermind groupsTaking responsibility for personal growthFinding luminosity in businessMagical Quotes:“Life gets luminous when we have games worth playing and goals worth playing for.”“The stuff that gets in our way is in between our own ears."“And so whatever it is, like, reach for that. Reach for that luminosity in your business. Reach for that luminosity in your experience of creating something the world needs out of your business and all of that, and just know it's possible and keep reaching for it.”Meet Lin Schussler-Williams!As a Certified Reset-it Teacher, speaker, and author, Lin teaches a thinking technology that changes perspectives and increases results.For over 20 years, Lin has worked with individuals and groups, helping them accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives. Lin is excited to have recently become one the first certified Reset-it Teachers in the world, with a mission to help individuals learn to reset their programs and conditioning that holds them back or keeps them stuck.Lin is a recognized speaker on topics from sales and networking success to creating lives of balance and prosperity. Website - 54yearthought.comLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/linswFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProsperWithLinInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablepartners/SPECIAL OFFER: Have a chat with Lin about Reset-it.  Learn more: https://54yearthought.comLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Welcome to the Idea to Empire Podcast! Chanaye Jackson emphasizes the significance of mindset for business owners and offers practical tips to cultivate a strong and positive mindset. She highlights the benefits of practicing gratitude, creating routines or checklists, taking breaks when needed, engaging in hobbies for relief, and spending time outside. By implementing these strategies, entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and enhance their overall well-being.Key Talking Points:Mindset is crucial for business owners to overcome challenges and avoid feelings of failure or inadequacy.Practicing gratitude, creating routines or checklists, taking breaks, engaging in hobbies, and spending time outside can improve mindset and overall well-being.These strategies can enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.Prioritizing self-care and maintaining a positive mindset are essential for long-term success in your business.Magical Quotes:“A strong mindset is important for you to have as a business owner.”“Without a strong mindset, you'll consistently feel like you're a failure or not good enough.”Download the Transcript!Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

In this episode of the Idea to Empire podcast, Chanaye Jackson interviews mindset and strategy coach Carrie Doan. Carrie shares her origin story and how she became a mindset and strategy coach, helping women and business owners overcome mental blocks and rediscover a sense of play and pleasure. Carrie emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, challenging limiting beliefs, and incorporating play and pleasure into the lives of business owners. Carrie also discusses the power of analyzing thought patterns and narratives, reframing failure and rejection, and staying connected to one's desires and goals.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Setting boundaries is crucial for business owners to avoid overwhelm and burnout.Challenging limiting beliefs and thought patterns is essential for personal and professional growth.Incorporating play and pleasure into one's life can enhance creativity, innovation, and overall well-being.Reframing failure and rejection as opportunities for learning and growth can help overcome fear and take bold actions.Staying connected to one's desires and goals is key to creating a fulfilling and successful business.Magical Quotes:“I don't even believe in failure anymore. I just say there is no failure. There's just learning.”“When somebody tells you, no, that isn't a reflection of you on a personal level. There's nothing personal about it. All it is is this person. Their needs and wishes are not matching up with your needs and wishes, and they're simply an incompatibility.”“What do I most want? What do I want to contribute, not just to the world, but to myself and my own growth.”“Forget the fear of failure, because there is none.”“There are infinite options in the world.”Meet Carrie DoanCarrie is a Mindset Strategy Coach, an entrepreneur, a life enthusiast, and a believer in all things possible.  She runs the Clearly Connected Podcast and has been studying psychology, and human behavior for nearly two decades, educating others on the link between mind and body and how connecting women to their purpose and passion plays a powerful role in enhancing the impact they can have on the world.  In her spare time, you’ll find her running with her kids, facilitating workshops, or traveling the world seeking out her next adventure.Website - www.carriedoan.comSPECIAL OFFER: Here is Carrie's freebie about Boundaries.Learn more https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oyvQmCi8DkdORsVBYAx0-2vy7ZQOWLtg?ths=trueLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Today, a special guest comes to visit Chanaye Jackson and the Idea to Empire Podcast.In this podcast episode, Miss Kemya Scott, a digital marketing and social media strategist, emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined marketing plan that goes beyond just social media. She highlights the need for business owners to understand their target audience, create a content marketing strategy, and measure the success of their marketing efforts through data analysis. Additionally, she encourages entrepreneurs to embrace discomfort and personal growth as they navigate the challenges of running a business.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:The importance of having a comprehensive marketing plan beyond social media.A marketing plan should include understanding the target audience, content strategy, and the measurements of success.Emphasizing the need for data analysis and measurement of marketing success.Encouraging entrepreneurs to embrace discomfort and personal growth for their business to flourish.Magical Quotes:“Social media is not a synonym for marketing. Social media is one way to market your business.”“As your business evolves and as your business blooms, your target audience may shift and evolve with it.”“Growing the business is going to require a different version of you.”“When you're uncomfortable, you know you're on the right track.”Meet Kemya Scott!Miss Kemya is a Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist who helps entrepreneurs elevate their duct-taped marketing efforts to streamlined (and far more profitable) marketing systems. Humans and dogs call her mommy. She likes bike riding with her hubby, and she must have her daily coffee. Never says no to a cookie!Website - https://marketingsparkler.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemyascott/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/createlaunchprofit/Twitter - https://twitter.com/misskemyaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/misskemyaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@misskemyaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@misskemya/Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/misskemyaSPECIAL OFFER: Content Marketing Strategy Made Simple: Watch this online training and unlock the secrets to creating compelling content, mastering distribution, and measuring success. It's time to supercharge your online presence!Learn more: https://marketingsparkler.comLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

In this episode Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson emphasizes the importance of having mentors in business. Mentors are experienced individuals who offer advice, support, and opportunities to entrepreneurs. They are different from coaches, as the mentorship relationship is more relaxed and long-term. Mentors can become personal advocates, introducing entrepreneurs to important relationships and creating opportunities. Chanaye encourages entrepreneurs to identify potential mentors and engage in discussions with them about metrics, customer avatars, business growth, and areas of improvement.Mentors provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth.Mentorship is a long-term, relaxed relationship compared to coaching.Mentors can introduce entrepreneurs to important relationships and create opportunities.Entrepreneurs should have multiple mentors for different aspects of their business.Discussion topics with mentors include metrics, customer avatars, business growth, and areas of improvement.Key Talking Points:Mentors offer valuable guidance and support for entrepreneursMentorship is a long-term, relaxed relationship compared to coachingMentors can introduce entrepreneurs to important relationships and create opportunitiesEntrepreneurs should have multiple mentors for different aspects of their businessLearn more about the episode and Chanaye at: http://swantowncreative.com/blog/mentor-advice-unlock-business-growthLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! 

In this episode of the The Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson highlights seven mistakes that business owners often make: 1. Procrastination2. Frustration3. Comparing themselves to others4. Ignoring feedback5. Failing to plan6. Impulsivity7. Mismanaging financesChanaye emphasizes the importance of prioritization, running one's own race, and seeking knowledge as the solution to these mistakes. By addressing these issues, business owners can improve productivity, avoid unnecessary frustration, and achieve long-term success.Key Talking Points:Business owners should avoid procrastination, frustration, and comparing themselves to others.Feedback is crucial for improvement and success in business.Planning and prioritization are essential for avoiding impulsive decisions and mismanaging finances.Running one's own race and seeking knowledge is key to achieving long-term success.Magical Quotes:“Procrastination is the bane of everyone's existence, but it really is a mistake as a business owner because we are it.”“If you have forethought in what steps you need to take... there's no need for impulsivity.”Download the Transcript!Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

In today’s Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson provides three key tips for business owners to improve their business: defining their customer avatar, aligning products and services with the customer journey, and pricing appropriately.Key Talking Points:Understand your customer avatar to create targeted marketing and product development strategies.Align products and services with the customer journey to provide timely solutions.Price products and services appropriately based on their value and customer expectations.Continuously evaluate and adjust your strategies to meet the evolving needs of your target audience.Magical Quotes:"If you don't know who you're selling to, then you don't know what you should be creating for them.""Don't count how much money you think they might have.""People will pay for what they think they need.""Price at that perfect temperature."Download the Transcript!Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.  Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

In this episode of the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson and Anna Marie Burdette of DragonFly Rose discuss her transition from graphic design to photography and herbalism, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, passion, and authenticity in business and personal life.Anna Marie is a healer, writer, artist, and photographer highlighting the significance of self-awareness, passion, and authenticity in building strong relationships, navigating career choices, and finding joy in business and personal life. Anna Marie discusses the importance of choosing career paths that bring joy and passion while emphasizing the need for self-awareness, strong relationships with oneself, and effective communication. She shares her advice on pivoting and being honest with oneself about what brings true passion and purpose and highlights some tools for self-care and navigating through frustration and overwhelm. Anna Marie shares the significance of authenticity and self-love in creating thriving businesses and relationships.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Self-awareness and a strong relationship with oneself are essential for effective communication and building relationships with others.Choosing career paths that bring joy and passion is crucial for long-term fulfillment and success.Being honest with oneself and pivoting when necessary can lead to finding the right path.Authenticity, self-love, and embracing all aspects of oneself are key to creating a thriving business and personal life.Magical Quotes:“If you can communicate with yourself effectively, you're going to be able to communicate with everybody outside of you effectively.”“Just because you're good at something, if you don't have that passion behind it, it's not going to go anywhere.”“When we fully know and love and trust ourselves, we can show up in the world in a different way.”“You have to love it all because you are the one relationship, the only relationship you can never escape.”Meet Anna Marie!At my core, I am a healer, writer, artist, and photographer. I am in a transition away from graphic design and into herbalism and writing. I am also an event, behind-the-scenes, and wedding photographer based out of Maine.Website: DragonflyRose.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-marie-burdette-2a128430/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyrosepd/A special offer from Anna Marie:Anna Marie is sharing an amazing coloring book to help ease stress, inspire, and provide a little bit of fun and play in your life.Get the coloring book today - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNDCJNJCLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!

Today on the Idea to Empire Podcast and speaking with Chanaye Jackson is Katt Matiquite.Katt Matiquite from CopyKatt, a copywriting service, explores the importance of avoiding repetition in business communication to build trust and establish a brand built on integrity while understanding the sales process with clients and customers.Katt emphasizes the need for concise and clear messaging to engage and retain customers. The discussion includes tips on using varied vocabulary, structuring content effectively, and utilizing visual aids to enhance communication is a part of the conversation.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Repetition in business communication should be avoided to engage and retain customers.Using varied vocabulary and structuring content effectively can help in achieving concise and clear messaging.Visual aids can enhance communication and make it more impactful.Magical Quotes:“Trust comes first and then the sales are a consequence.”“I want my brand to be more about people than it is about sales.”“There needs to be more to it than just discounts.”Meet Katt Matiquite!Katt is a creative copywriter and storyteller on a mission to help creative brands attract, connect, and sell. She writes website and email copy meant to build trust first and sales as a consequence.Katt's vision is to support her clients by giving them clarity - so they can, in turn, support their people well.Website - copykatt.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/copykatt/Learn more about Katt Matiquite’s special offers just for you!Branding BundleWebsite copywritingEmail marketingAll of these are available on Katt’s website: copykatt.com/services*Get more information about this episode at swantowncreative.com/blog/power-of-trust

Today, a special guest comes to visit Chanaye Jackson and the Idea to Empire Podcast.Stacy Pringle, known as The Thoughtful Listener, discusses her expertise in active listening and how it can help individuals destress, gain clarity, and achieve their goals.Stacy emphasizes the importance of active listening in effective communication and highlights the need for thoughtful listening skills to be taught and practiced. She shares her personal journey of discovering her gift for active listening and how it has shaped her approach to business. Stacy explains her process of actively listening to clients, creating a safe space for them to share their thoughts and emotions, and guiding them toward their truths. She also offers tips for becoming a better listener, such as being fully present, maintaining eye contact, and listening to understand rather than respond. Stacy encourages business owners to embrace active listening as a way to serve others and build successful businesses, while also reminding them to find a balance between listening to others and running their own businesses.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Active listening is a valuable skill for destressing, gaining clarity, and achieving goals.Thoughtful listening should be taught and practiced to improve communication.Being fully present and maintaining eye contact are important aspects of active listening.Active listening is a useful tool for business owners.Magical Quotes:“Listen to understand, not respond.”“Active listening is about feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, experiencing a peace that you didn't have before.”“Active listening is about being fully present, removing distractions, making eye contact, and having the right body language.”“Active listening is a selfless act, it's not about you, it's about the other person.“Active listening is about serving others, making them feel validated, heard, respected, and seen.”Meet Stacy Pringle!With my expertise in active listening, I offer a comprehensive approach that tailors to the unique needs of each client by providing practical strategies and techniques to help improve your listening skills, alleviate stress, find solutions, and achieve goals.Website - www.thethoughtfullistener.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thethoughtfullistenerLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-pringle-a40a90266Instagram - instagram.com/thethoughtfullistenerLearn more about Stacy Pringle’s Listening SessionsExperience them for yourself! https://thethoughtfullistener.com/listening-sessionsLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

In this episode of the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson interviews Benita Williams, The Self-care Surgeon. Benita shares her personal journey of burnout and the importance of prioritizing self-care in business and life.Benita Williams spent 20 years in the nonprofit sector, constantly putting others before herself, which eventually took a toll on her health. Through her own journey of self-healing, Benita discovered the importance of refueling physically, renewing mentally, and refocusing on her purpose. She emphasizes the need for awareness, setting boundaries, and employing systems to achieve work-life balance while preventing burnout. Benita ends by discussing her free 1-minute quiz to learn about your own time wasters.Benita’s business bible:Freedom Entrepreneur: Why hard work causes business failure, and what to do about it by Peter Carey -- https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Entrepreneur-Causes-Business-Failure-ebook/dp/B01NBJKQO9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11XKV5WC3NHMG&keywords=Freedom+entrepreneur&qid=1707790835&sprefix=freedom+entrepreneu%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:Prioritizing self-care is crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining overall well-being.Awareness of early warning signs and setting boundaries are key to achieving work-life balance.Employing systems and regimens can help optimize productivity and reduce stress.Identifying time wasters and making positive changes can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life.Magical Quotes:“Self-care is not selfish. It's selfless.”“Regimens are intentional times of interruption.”“Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we're willing to walk away from.”“Do, delegate, and delete.”Resources Mentioned:Benita’s business bible: Freedom Entrepreneur: Why hard work causes business failure, and what to do about it by Peter Carey https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Entrepreneur-Causes-Business-Failure-ebook/dp/B01NBJKQO9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11XKV5WC3NHMG&keywords=Freedom+entrepreneur&qid=1707790835&sprefix=freedom+entrepreneu%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1Meet Benita Williams!Benita Williams is an International Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Performance Management Coach. Affectionately known as The Self-care Surgeon, she is the CEO and lead consultant for Benita Williams Enterprises LLC., a boutique coaching and consulting company whose mission is to help women leaders who feel drained revive so that they can thrive in purpose. Benita believes that self-care is essential to peak performance.Website - https://www.benitawilliams.comFacebook - https://m.facebook.com/authorbenitakbrown LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-williams-688393175 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benitabwilliams SPECIAL OFFER: Free 1-minute quiz: IDENTIFY YOUR TIME WASTERS https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6228373b5a63872d81658ea2Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!-----About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Welcome to the Idea to Empire podcast! Today in the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson emphasizes the significance of having a well-functioning business model.She introduces the 3Ps + You Framework, which focuses People, Processes, Products, and You. Chanaye highlights the need for a strong business model before implementing systems and processes. She encourages listeners to reflect on their leadership style, mindset, and personal well-being as a part of the You of the framework.Additionally, she prompts them to evaluate their products/services, pricing, value proposition, and client base. The discussion also covers internal and external people, including employees, vendors, contractors, and clients. Lastly, Chanaye emphasizes the importance of efficient processes and decision-making to achieve a successful business model.Key Talking Points:Introduction to the importance of a strong business model.Introducing the 3Ps + You Framework: leadership, products/services, people, and processes.Emphasis on the need for a strong business model before implementing systems and processes.Reflection on leadership style, mindset, and personal well-being.Evaluation of products/services, pricing, value proposition, and client base.Consideration of internal and external people: employees, vendors, contractors, and clients.Importance of efficient processes and decision-making for a successful business model.Magical Quotes:"Your business model is how you deliver the right products and services to your targeted people at the right prices so that you can make money and not spend that much to do it.""If your business model doesn't work, then putting together systems, processes, and operations makes absolutely no sense."Download the Transcript!Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Today on the Idea to Empire Podcast, a special guest - SuperKate Slepika!SuperKate is a personal well-being badass who combines her skills in the entertainment industry with wellness practices to support people in creating better systems and lives.SuperKate spent years in the entertainment industry before experiencing burnout and turning her focus toward wellness and movement practices. She now combines her skills to support people in their personal and professional lives, helping them understand their needs and create sustainable systems and lives.Download the Transcript!Key Talking Points:The importance of finding balance and creating sustainable systems.The need to simplify and create white space in our schedules.The power of mindfulness practices, such as focusing on breath and engaging the senses, to find ease and reduce overwhelm.Magical Quotes:“You always have to have some hustle and some relaxation. There's never going to be an evenness between the two.”“We should always be spending life living while also doing whatever we need to do to live in the world that we currently are existing in.”“We need to feel better so we can serve better.”“Asking for help is not a reflection of weakness, but a recognition of our own limitations.”“Ease does not equal easy, but it should feel like a natural progression.”Meet SuperKate!SuperKate spent years in the entertainment industry, organizing artists and bands. After severe burnout, she turned her focus towards wellness and movement practices. She has combined her skills to support people in their personal and professional lives to get clear on their needs and create better systems/lives that encourage us.Website - https://www.thesuperkate.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/superkate/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_superkateSPECIAL OFFER: The Calendar Tune-up. During our session, we navigate where your schedule is, how it's not working for you, and what you'd like it to look like. Then we discuss ways to make those changes happen. I then create a two-week schedule for you based on our conversation so you can move towards the next level.https://www.thesuperkate.comLearn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Today, a special guest comes to visit Chanaye Jackson and the Idea to Empire Podcast.Anitra Dean, founder and CEO of Anitra Dean Consulting, shares insights on managing distractions and staying focused in business with Chanaye Jackson and the Idea to Empire Podcast.Anitra discusses the importance of managing distractions and staying focused in business. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and set boundaries to avoid getting overwhelmed and frustrated. There are three types of distractions that Anitra highlights:StructuralMindsetLifeShe encourages business owners to develop discipline and consistency, to set realistic expectations, and to create the right environment for success. Anitra also offers her accountability coaching program, Momentum Coaching, as a resource for business owners seeking support and guidance.Key Talking Points:Manage distractions by setting boundaries and prioritizing tasks.Identify and address structural, mindset, and life distractions to help stay focused.Develop discipline and consistency to achieve long-term success.Create the right environment and surround yourself with supportive people.Consider seeking support through accountability coaching programs like Momentum Coaching.Magical Quotes:“Business requires discipline and planning... this is not a sprint, it's more of a marathon.”“You cannot be at the level of success that you desire until you put in the discipline and consistency to get there.”“You only bloom in the right environments... ensure that you are living in the right environment.”“You don't want to have an expensive hobby... your business is here to make money.”Meet Anitra Deen!Anitra serves her clients as a fractional COO and strategic planner to organize her clients' operations, plans, and processes for their business growth. She’s on a mission to support women entrepreneurs and small business owners to move from being stuck and disorganized to having the clarity, structure, and momentum to take that next, first step. She’s currently writing a book called, Organize Your Ducks: Strategies to Establish Longevity In Your Business, which will be published in early 2025. Anitra is a wife, a dog mom, an avid foodie, and a reader. Website - https://www.anitradeen.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitra-deenInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anitradeenconsultingSPECIAL OFFER: The Ops Accelerator™ Momentum Coaching program is based on an accountability coaching methodology called “flash coaching” and will maximize your efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. Clients identify their priorities and determine the actionable goals that are essential to achieving their vision and strengthening their business operations. Future sessions are only booked when the tasks from the previous accountability session are completed. https://anitradeen.com/services/Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!Let's build empires together!-----About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson – https://swantowncreative.com

Welcome to the Idea to Empire podcast! Today I’m sharing with you five valuable lessons I've learned as a business owner. These lessons have helped me navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and I believe they can do the same for you. So, let's dive in and discover how you can apply these lessons to your own business journey.What have you learned so far in your business journey?Key Talking Points:Focus on your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others.Surround yourself with a supportive community of business besties, mentors, and advisors.Establish routines for starting and ending the day, and follow your energy levels.Prioritize ideas and create a roadmap to stay focused and avoid distractions.Be innovative, interesting, and unique in your industry, while staying aware of trends.Magical Quotes:“Ideas can be distracting, but a roadmap helps fit them into a plan of action.”“Be innovative, interesting, and unique. Don't be a copycat.”Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Interested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson? – https://swantowncreative.comFollow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted as a business owner? Are you looking for actionable tips and tricks to streamline your operations and take your business to the next level? Look no further than the first episode of the Idea to Empire podcast! I’m your host, Chanaye Jackson.In this episode, I share the main reasons for starting this podcast. Discover how I transitioned from investing over 100 hours a week into my business to reducing that to less than 10 hours, all while maintaining consistent revenues and profits. Learn how I identified tasks to delegate and streamlined my business operations, ultimately freeing up time for myself and my passions outside of work. If you're ready to transform your ideas into a thriving empire and reclaim your life outside of work, this podcast is a must-listen.Key Talking Points:[00:53] How overworking leads to burnout[03:52] The subtle art of delegating: Where does one start delegating?[07:02] How to build a successful and fulfilling lifeMagical Quote:“Accidents are not accidents, if you stay ready so you don't have to get ready.”Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://idea2empirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! -----About Chanaye JacksonI am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work.Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejacksonWatch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcastsInterested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson? – https://swantowncreative.com

JANUARY 23, 2024So excited to announce that The Idea to Empire Podcast will be available wherever you watch on YouTube and all of your favorite podcast apps on January 23, 2024!Learn more about the show at idea2empirepodcast.com.New episodes are every Tuesday.Hosted by Chanaye Jackson at Swan Town Creative Systems.See you on January 23rd!