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Organization & Workflow w/ In The Details Darling Owner Jenna Daykin

Every morning I have a routine. It’s a process – Brush my teeth, wash my face, deodorant, check blood sugar, take medicine/vitamins then have my coffee while watching Good Morning America. My entire family knows my process so I rarely have any interference or hiccups getting my day started.

What I just describe to you is my morning WORKFLOW. It enables me to manage my expectations and the expectations of those around me. Imagine how TOGETHER you’d feel if you had a set process for how you attacked your work day – your business dealings – your customer experience…. A workflow consists of an orchestrated and repeatable pattern of activity, enabled by the systematic organization of resources into processes that transform materials, provide services, or process information. It can be depicted as a sequence of operations, the work of a person or group, the work of an organization of staff, or one or more simple or complex mechanisms.

I’ve found that being honest with what I need and what I like to do and about what I do best, is a great way to begin organizing the way I navigate my personal and business dealings. In this Inc.com article, the main takeaways are this:

You have to take a close look at what’s working
Think outside the box, and
Create a process to achieve consistency in your output.

Workflow is such an important part of growing and scaling your business, I went the extra mile in sharing it with you….

Recently, I IG “stalked” (not really, but true…lol!) and befriended Jenna Daykin of In the Details Darling. The first thing that struck me about Jenna’s Instagram profile was the tranquility of it. It was so soothing and relaxing to view and it gave me the impression she would be AS tranquil and soothing to talk to. I had to find out so I reached out and it just so happened I was looking for someone in the virtual assistance business to interview on the podcast. I know how important duplicable systems and creating workflows has been for my business and I wanted YOU to hear about it from someone (besides me) who’s doing it and doing it well. Thankfully Jenna agreed and she’s opening up about ALL THINGS workflow in this weeks episode of P. B. & Style.

During this interview, you’ll learn:

What question yielded the response “Gaining trust and Bringing Value”
The #1 thing you can do to have another set of hands without hiring another employee
The #1 way to overcome “the comparison game” that every successful business owner practices
How Jenna connected the dots from who she is to how she wants her brand to be seen by her desired client
How developing your own personal brand plays a key role in onboarding people into your business
AND MORE!

If creating a workflow sounds like a daunting task for you, this Workflow Worksheet I created will gently guide you through the process.

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Leadership… Is It An Act Of Service OR Being An Authority?

The question of the hour is this…HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE KNOWN? If you’re the type of person who needs to be noticed, who needs everyone to know you’re behind the curtain pulling the strings and making things work, are you serving those who need it OR do you want to be known for the person in charge?

I was reading an article from Inc.com about 3 Ways to Be a Leader in Your Industry and there was a sentence that really struck me… it was, “The best work happens when everyone is working to accomplish the same goals.” According to this article, there are at least 2 ways to be a leader in your industry that speak to collaborative efforts. I believe the article is worth reading because it really illustrates the way true industry leaders operate and that’s the whole point, right? Don’t we all work as hard as we do with the intent to make a difference in our niche? Much like Mr. Willie, this article touches on the need to be both inclusive of your clients, your employees, and with those whom you collaborate.

I know you’ll enjoy this interview. It’s an energetic conversation with John Maxwell Executive Director, Jeff Willie, We’re getting to the nitty gritty about LEADERSHIP. We’re talking about everything from what it is to what it isn’ and Jeff is sharing practical solutions to the question, “How To Become A Leader”.

During this podcast, you’ll learn:

The REAL definition of Leadership
Why You Should Consider A DISC analysis
Which Industry I Believe Could Benefit From Leadership Training
Practical Applications to Leadership

GET TO KNOW JEFF: http://jeffwilllie.com

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwillie02/

Speaker, Leadership, Coach

Content Creation That Leaves A Lasting Impression

OMG! One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced in my business is finding the write description for the service I provide. It was Marketing Strategist, when I was doing strategic plans for small businesses and nonprofits. It was Signature Style, when I was doing mostly fashion/personal styling and now it’s PERSONAL BRANDING. The fact is, I have been doing the same thing. I help people and businesses attract their desired audience through authentic engagement. Though was never really short of customers when I used word of mouth and networking to get them, when I decided to go digital I ran into problems.

In 2015 I wrote a course. I went through the rigorous work of planning it, creating it and launching it only to be received by a whole lot of NOTHING. After a few years of working on my skills and researching best practices, I realized my issue was community. I needed to build a community of like-minded people. People who not only needed what I had, but had expressed that need and engaged with me to get answers.

Social media plays a HUGE role in my community building and content creation plays the biggest role of all. If I want to truly connect and build relationships, it’s important to get people off social media and into my INBOX (and me in theirs). This means posts, scripts, courses, landing pages, email sequences, webinars, and the list goes on and on. According to an article on Hubspot.com, 63% of marketers site “generating traffic and leads” as their top marketing challenge. If sounds like YOU, keep reading.

On today’s episode of P. B. & STYLE, I’m talking with Ms. Laneic Lavelle of THAT CONTENT LIFE. We talk all things content creation and she shares some tasty tips for finding your very own writing style.

From this interview, you’ll learn:

Some of the biggest mistakes made creating content
The most common misconceptions about content writing
Tips for creating a clear, consistent and authentic 30 second pitch
A quick and UNIQUE way to determine your writing style

A GIFT FROM LANEIC – http://bit.ly/tclabout

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Find out more about Laneic: HERE

One thing I know for sure about writing content…. It takes a clear understanding of your WHY. Get to the bottom of YOURS using my FREE Mini video Course — Hwy 8: The Road To Your Inner Influencer: HERE

Networking With Intention Part 2

As promised, this weeks podcast is a continuation of the networking conversation we had last week. Networking with intention is imperative for growing your network and client base. Once you’ve determined the right meeting for you AND developed a strategy for how you will navigate the group, the next step is to have a follow up process.

According to this article on Hubspot.com, the following are statistics that support the suggestions of this series to GET OUT AND SUPPORT:

Eighty-five percent of jobs are filled through networking
Seventy-two percent of people say their impressions are impacted by how someone appears and their handshake
Nearly 100% of people say face-to-face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships

I don’t want it to be lost on you that the article I’m quoting is from a company with a very popular CRM…

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How CRM’s play a role in scaling your business
What a CRM actual is and how to use it
Why it’s important to have a post networking routine
What a CRM has in common with a CAVEMAN
The relationship between a CRM & Income Producing activities
Stephanie’s tips for a successful networking experience
5 common misconceptions about networking
CRM’s and time management
AND MORE….

STEPHANIE’S GIFT: Visit her website for more information and set up a consultation.

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Networking With Intention Part One

According to a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “…between 40 and 80 percent of all jobs are landed through networking (the numbers vary depending on the source).” If this is true for landing the right job, it stands to reason, connecting with the right people for your business would land at the same rate… AT LEAST .

This week on the podcast, I’m doing a little venting. Networking lately has proven to be a bit frustrating. As the study above talks about, it is imperative we enter networking relationships with the right intentions. In my opinion, entering into a networking relationship should start with LISTENING then SERVING, then ASKING.

I’ve been attending a networking group for over 2 years now and I haven’t gotten a lot of revenue from the group, but the support and exposure has increased tremendously. In my journal, The BTB Branding Journal, I share pretty detailed tips about finding the right group and some HOW’S and WHY’S of networking. Definitely check it out.

In addition to my journal, you’ll find networking advice in this article in the Harvard Business Review. It says if you’re not a good networker now, it’s not too late. Their research shows that any aversion to networking you have may be overcome if you start practicing the following:

Focusing on learning
Identifying common interests
Giving and
Finding a higher purpose

The bottom line…. STOP NETWORKING WITH A SELFISH APPROACH. Start networking with INTENTION. Build relationships starting with LISTENING, SERVING, then ASKING…

In this episode, you’ll learn:

My caveat for networking with intention
4 Things you need to KNOW in order to network with intention
3 Different goals to keep in mind when networking with intention
And more

Build Your Career On Solid Foundation w/ Personal Branding

As a child, I used to love building houses made of cards. I would pride myself in how high I could get the house before it came crashing down. Unfortunately, so many people are risking the success of their business and/or careers on an unstable stack of cards. It’s fragile, and solely dependent the placement of the next card you put on the stack.

In this weeks episode, I’m talking to Joy O’Brien. As the owner and Business Strategist, Joy offers specialized services for businesses and individuals in areas such as Human Resources, Benefits and Compensation, Recruiting, Compliance, Coaching, Office Operations and Administration, Business Development and so much more. She is committed to thoughtfully and strategically partnering with you to grow your business/career by ensuring that you are prepared for change, able to meet your company goals, and achieve sustained profitable growth.

She is helping her clients build a business/career on a solid foundation.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

How to make and maintain a great first impression
The importance of leaving a lasting brand legacy
How to avoid building a career/brand on a house of cards
The fundamental element that makes working with others easier
The importance of self-awareness
And more…

Learn more about what Joy has to offer HERE!

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3 Phases Of Influence w/ Mompreneur Ashley Malfitano

Are you a mom or know one? Are you an entrepreneur or know one? If you answered YES to either of these questions you’re familiar with the term MOMPRENEUR. This week on the podcast, I’m interviewing a mompreneur and friend, Ashley Malfitano. I wanted to interview Ashley because she is walking in her destiny and doing so with confidence and certainty because she has discovered the importance of personal branding.

A little behind the brand with Ashley: she found a passion for merchandising at the age of 16 while working a retail position in high school, but then was lead to the calling to be an entrepreneur after watching her mom as a trailblazer in building a 3rd party marketplace corporation. It was upon having her first daughter she made the decision to leave corporate America and become a full-time partner in business with her mom, Diana Kinsey at The Uber Shop Corporation. The Mompreneur Boutique is the latest retail avenue that Diana and Ashley have been working. In support of this new business venture, Ashley recently launched a podcast, “Mompreneur Tribe” to further connect and engage with their target customer.

During this podcast, you’ll learn:

The importance of personal growth
The value of being in community
How to scale an idea from concept to fruition
The importance of gratitude in business
How being in compliance with who you are affects your community (tribe) building
Why Vulnerability is a MUST
Ashley’s journey through my 3 phases of influence
- Know Yourself
- Understand Your Passion
- Define Your Voice

Get to know Ashley:

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It’s a video series that guides you through the right questions to deep dive into your true WHY and leverage the answers across strategies for your business.

From Frustration To Focus Entrepreneur w/ Venues N More

So many people struggle with the idea of “having a passion”. For some it’s was easy as punch to figure out what their passion was and for others, the struggle is real. Hearing someone say, “when you’re doing what you love it never feels like work”, but you’ve yet to determine what that “thing” is you LOVE, it could leave you feeling discouraged.

I’d like you to imagine for a second, the possibilities that open up when you shift your perspective a little. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Laura Alotaibi, owner of Venues ‘N More. She’s sharing her path to purpose as she walks us through her entrepreneurial journey.

In addition to being the founder of Venues N More (.com), she is also the host of Party Planning Radio podcast. Tired of the hassle of booking birthday parties, Laura traded in her teaching career for a career in party planning!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Laura shifted her perspective and used her passion in an unexpected way to monetize her brand
What steps she took to overcome her fear
The value of understanding your customers pain points
How Laura Uses her personal brand to gain exposure for Venues N More
How Laura used my “5F’s Stages For Future Success” to build her business
How to turn frustration into focus and intention

Also, pay close attention see to if you can figure out when Laura is talking about one of the stages of (what I’m calling) “The 5F‘s for future success“. During this interview, Laura will talk about all of the following:

Frustration
Filtering
Formulation
Fruition
Focus

After you listen to our interview, leave a comment below telling us which stage of The 5F’s For Future Success you think you’re in.

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Goal Setting & Strategic Planning

To be completely honest, I have always been that girl who needed to have structure around tasks, jobs, and well… life. I like to know where the boundaries are. My husband used to ask, “when are you going to go out and meet people? You won’t make make money sitting behind your desk all day.” In a way, he was right but to me, it was important to have my ducks in a row. I wanted to be prepared on the back end of my business JUST IN CASE the bottom fell out and business grew faster than expected. I guest that was my way of setting goals and strategic planning. I wanted to be proactive, not scattered and reactive.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the quote: “a goal without a plan is just a wish”. You’ll hear me use this quote repeatedly and the reality is, too many people begin important tasks without having a plan of action. Goals are not just a light at the end of tunnel. They are achievements we’re striving for. In order to achieve the things we want, we have to have an ACTION ITEMS. That action plan is the blue print to reaching goals.

There should be careful thought put into the blue print your use to reach your goals. My guest today, Sharon Richter of Focal Point Coaching, is breaking down the reasoning, process, and potential outcomes of goal setting and importance of strategic planning.

In this episode, you will hear:

Why goal setting and strategic planning is so important to your business
How your personal brand plays a role in the success of your plans and strategies
How to reverse engineer your goals to ensure success
Why you should “Eat That Frog”

I know how exciting but difficult it can be to hear something that can make a tremendous impact on your business, so don’t worry. I’ve got a couple of tools to help you get focused with what you heard today.

Is a 4 day video series with eight thought provoking questions that help you get clearer on your overall vision for your brand.

My BTB Business Journal has a plethora of tips, tools, and even worksheets to create S.M.A.R.T goals that will assist you in building a solid foundation for your brand.

That’s not all. Sharon is also a fantastic resource for all things goal setting and strategic planning. Visit her on her website or schedule time with her for more on how.

Finally, don’t forget to head over to iTunes or Spotify to leave a review on this episode. I love hearing your feedback and what you got out of the interviews.

The Importance Of Social Media

Chanelle Yarber is the founder of Bright Girl Media.

She is Chief Marketing Maven at BrightGirl Media. The company is her brainchild – born out of necessity and purposely crafted to help small businesses attract the right attention on the Internet.

In 2013, she was one of 20 women entrepreneurs recognized in the Elevate by Fairfield program and one of 25 African-American women chosen to travel to Africa to cross-pollinate business and technology practices with the Geeks Gone Global program. She was named Urban League of Dallas Young Professionals Member of the Year in 2014. Chanelle is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she serves on numerous committees.

In this episode of P. B. & Style, we’re talking all things social media. Buckle your seats for a crazy ride that includes everything from pet peeves to platform overviews and a plethora in between.

Listen as we discuss:

How You Can Use Facebook Groups To Enhance Your Business
Old School Marketing vs. Modern Marketing
Where To Start To Ensure A Successful Social Media Strategy
Why It’s NOT About The Money
The REAL Purpose of Social Media

AND MORE….

Be sure to listen until the end to hear about a deal you can only get for a LIMITED TIME!

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Jenna can be found at In The Details Darling BUT she’s sharing a gift with you first!

Grab her “7 Tips For Creating Better Balance In Your Business” goodie HERE!

A GIFT FROM LANEIC – http://bit.ly/tclabout

See What Laneic Has To Offer: HERE

Get to the root of what you have to offer and start building a SOLID FOUNDATION using my MINI VIDEO COURSE (worksheets included):

GRAB MY VIDEO SERIES: Hwy 8: The Road To Your Inner Influencer.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

>>NEED A LITTLE MORE HELP GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA?<<

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In this episode, you will hear:

Chanelle Yarber is the founder of Bright Girl Media.

She is Chief Marketing Maven at BrightGirl Media. The company is her brainchild – born out of necessity and purposely crafted to help small businesses attract the right attention on the Internet.

In this episode of P. B. & Style, we’re talking all things social media. Buckle your seats for a crazy ride that includes everything from pet peeves to platform overviews and a plethora in between.

Listen as we discuss:

How You Can Use Facebook Groups To Enhance Your Business

Old School Marketing vs. Modern Marketing

Where To Start To Ensure A Successful Social Media Strategy

Why It’s NOT About The Money

The REAL Purpose of Social Media

AND MORE….

Be sure to listen until the end to hear about a deal you can only get for a LIMITED TIME!

As always, don’t forget to:

SUBSCRIBE for that P. B. & Style Vibe

Leave a REVIEW on iTunes & Spotify

SHARE with others

ANSWER MY EPISODE QUESTION in the comments

EPISODE QUESTION:

What is your greatest struggle with social media?

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