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Tune in each week as Diana Lidstone shares business strategies, tips, and resources so you can work less and profit more. This business podcast is for established business owners who want to stop being the Chief Everything Officers ... but still want to make more money!
The truth is....business owners who earn 10x more DO NOT work 10x harder. Diana coaches her clients to go from low 6-figures to 7-figures and beyond using her results-driven framework.
Whether you're a financial advisor, lawyer, real estate investor, or another expert, here's the truth: you've successfully grown your business but now find you're caught in the hustle and chasing the money. I totally understand. It's time to finally have the freedom you've always desired.
You can read more also at www.dianalidstone.com/blog
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My daughter is the ultimate 2nd hand shopper, and she just had a baby. So true to form she bought lots of things 2nd hand. However, before she purchased anything major – let’s say a stroller – she did a couple of things. She asked friends who had children AND then she went to Google to look for customer reviews!If you are looking for a new fridge or set of tires, what do you do? Well, you might ask your friends for recommendations but I’m guessing you would also go to ...
Welcome to this new podcast series – The Path to Predictable Profits & Sustainable Success!!!Today’s episode #144No matter your stage of business growth, I know that one of the questions that you ask yourself time and time again is ... where do I focus first? Where do I focus my time? Where do I focus my energy? Where do I focus my money… Right now.Well, today’s episode will help you answer this question … and again in the future!Episode #145 – I’ll share what I call the...
There’s nothing I love more than talking to a fellow Canadian about business. In this episode, I welcome back Kris Ward, from Win the Hour, Win the Day.Kris and I talk about:Her business personality quiz (Take it here at freegiftfromkris.com) How identifying your biz personality will help you save time and energy in your business and lean into your strengthsKris’s favorite 3 T’s (team, time, toolkits)How her clients typically free up 25 hours/weekWhy spending more time and working ...
How does a young mother of two children and a real estate investor have time to build not one, not 2 but 3 profitable and sustainable businesses? My guest today will share her secret sauce!Successful entrepreneurs have some common traits. Today Adriana and I discuss her secret sauce to becoming a multi-preneur and the topics include:The job of a small business owner is to acquire new skill sets.How mindset is absolutely everything if you want to scale a business and keep your sanity.Why...
Last week, I shared the background every business owner needs to understand to get the best ROI from their marketing…I shared:Exactly what I mean by the term - marketing – because marketing isn’t just social mediaHow to measure your smart marketingThat smart and strategic marketing that converts begins with understanding the customer journeySo today – I want to dive deep into the 3 biggest marketing mistakes SBO make and how to fix them so you can build a rinse and repeat marketing stra...
Early in my entrepreneurial career, I found it frustrating that all the marketing I was doing wasn’t bringing me the ideal clients I wanted. Early in my career, I thought that if I just did more marketing – that would be the answer. I soon learned that there was more to marketing than posting 5x a day on social media.In this episode, I’ll share:Exactly what I mean by the term – marketing – because marketing isn’t just social mediaHow to measure your smart marketingUnderstand that ...
What happens when a business coach and a copywriter get together? They have fun sharing about what makes content creation easier and more effective.Rachel Eubanks and I bonded on social media over the name of a book we both love – Obviously Awesome and this led to us talking about:What makes content writing/copywriting more effectiveWhy email is so importantWhy frequency and fun are keys to great content writingHow templates for writing are essentialHer 4 part newsletter templateACTION ...
Are you ready to become the true CEO of your business? The visionary leader?You’re ready for more freedom butYou find your calendar is always full You can’t seem to find time to build the systems and structures that would streamline your businessYou’ve been struggling to set boundaries with your teamYou can’t seem to take even a couple of days away without feeling stressed or guiltyIn this episode:I’m going to explain that you don’t need a blueprint but a customizable frameworkThe ...
Are you ready to become the true CEO of your business?You’re ready for more freedom but:You find your calendar is always full You can’t seem to find time to build the systems & structures that would streamline your businessYou’ve been struggling to set boundaries with your teamYou can’t seem to take even a couple of days away without feeling stressed or guiltyWell, my friend – then welcome to this week’s podcast series GET OUT OF THE WEEDS & back into the driver’s seat where each...
Are you tired of being the CEO of your business?You’ve seen some success but…You find yourself hustling to keep clients and cash flow coming in.You feel like you’re stuck on a revenue plateau and don’t know how to get past it.You’re already feeling maxed out and not sure how it’s possible to grow without working more hours.Well, my friend – then welcome to this week’s podcast series GET OUT OF THE WEEDS & back into the driver’s seat where each day. I’ll share with you how to stop being Ch...
Do you feel like you’re stuck in your business?Perhaps you’ve hit a revenue ceiling and can’t seem to get past it?Perhaps you feel like you are no longer doing meaningful work?Perhaps you lost the joy in your business?Well, my friend – then welcome to the GET OUT OF THE WEEDS podcast series where each day I’ll share with you how to not only reclaim 4-8 hours per week but learn to love your business again!Each day this week, I’ll release a new episode and share with you:Today, Ep. 134 – The Gr...
Do you feel like you're juggling everything in your business? Wearing all the hats – the marketing, the HR, the bookkeeping, the sales, the operations etc.Do you feel like you spend time secretly being jealous of your peers who seem to have cracked the code and you're still stuck on the hamster wheel?Are you over having to deal with low-performing team members but dread taking the time to train someone new?Or are you afraid if you take a well-deserved vacation, that you’ll return to a m...
75% of small business owners reported that they suffer from burnout! Some were hospitalized; some suffering from depression; others struggling with divorce. In this last episode of Women of Means, I chat with a former client of mine as she shares her recovery from burnout to living a joyful, balanced life.Michelle LaFleur and I talk about:The three steps she used to recover from her burnoutHow she now works 3 days/week in her successful businessWhat she’s doing with her free timeA...
My special guest today is a divorced single mother of two children; her soulmate died; she has been a caregiver of family members and suffered her own burnout while growing a multiple 6-figure business.Karen Allen is a love and empowerment coach whom I’ve known for many years!She shares how she has overcome her challenges and her biggest lesson learned.ABOUT KAREN ALLENKaren Strang Allen is a Love and Empowerment Coach for women and the author of "Free to be me: Create a life you love from th...
In this podcast episode, you’ll hear a new voice as the host --- my friend Carl Richards, founder & CEO of Podcast Solutions Made Simple acts as the host to interview the guest – me!!Carl & I discuss:My take on why women business owners have more challenges than their counterpartsThe phone call that changed everything for meWhy I ran away from my business & my homeMy key takeawaysACTION PLAN:Be sure to find something to celebrate every day even if it’s as simple as getting the lau...
As we celebrate International Women’s Month, I want to celebrate women entrepreneurs who have achieved success on their terms!In this episode, mother, wife, real estate investor, and full-time member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Victoria Cluney shares how she has custom designed her life and it all starts with something she calls ‘standards of life’.ABOUT VICTORIAWith almost 20 years of diverse real estate investing experience, including pre-construction, multifamily properties, short and mi...
This is the 3rd in the series, Love Your brand. ACTION PLAN:Fill out this mad libs formula…..My brand is the ONLY _____________ (business growth strategist).That helps _______________ (overworked business leaders stop being Chief Everything Officer and step into the role the true leadership role of CEO) .So they can __________________ (live the life they love).Share your feedback with me by clicking here and leaving a short voice message!Discover the #1 problem that’s holding your ...
Upon returning from a recent conference where I heard the word ‘branding’ bantered around, I thought it was time that I addressed this here on the Work Less PROFIT More podcast!In this episode I’ll share:Branding isn’t what most people think it isAnother word for your brand is your __________Rory Vaden’s reputation formula Why you may not have a revenue problem at allACTION PLAN:Do you really have a revenue problem or is it something else?How can you increase both your reach and your res...
It’s hard to imagine sometimes how we can find more time. We can’t…. and we can’t manage time.Join me as I share 11 of my favourite time-saving tips and one mindset shift that will help you save time in your business so you can spend more time with your family!DOWNLOAD: https://dianalidstone.com/time-audit-exercise/ACTION PLAN:Do a time auditWrite your Vision for your business & life (listen to episode 71 – for some tips)Say NO more often!Share your feedback with me by clicking here...
I’m a big fan of the unbusy or no-hustle culture for small business owners but the other day I heard someone talk about ways to stay super busy – and as you can imagine staying super busy on the wrong kinds of activities.Here are 46 that I came up with – ENJOY!!!As you listen, mark down which ones you could STOP doing in 2024! Share your feedback with me by clicking here and leaving a short voice message!Discover the #1 problem that’s holding your business back!Take my FREE quiz - Busin...
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