I’ve never shared this on the podcast before, but it’s long overdue.

I work with so many small business owners who’ve been burned by consultants and coaches—promised the world and left with disappointment. And honestly? It fires me up. No consultant should ever take advantage of a client’s trust, especially when that client is trying to grow something meaningful.

As business owners, we often hire help when we’re stretched thin or searching for answers. We want to believe someone can step in and deliver results. But how do you know if you’re hiring the right person?

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you should expect when working with a consultant:

• The red flags to watch for

• What a healthy consultant-client relationship looks like

• And how to track real progress once they’re on board

If you’ve ever hired a consultant—or you’re thinking about it—this episode will give you the clarity you need to make smart, confident decisions.

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Let's talk about the common denominators amongst winners. We all want to be winners in business - that's why we're business owners. But what does it really take to be a winner? What do the winners all share?

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Here's a Q4 planning session - we're covering numbers, budgeting and planning for the coming year. Let's talk about some things we should all think about in Q4 and how those considerations impact how we shift and approach things in the year ahead.

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We just wrapped up the latest Inventory Genius Masterclass, and I’m excited to share the replay from Day 4 with you. This session is always one of my favorites because a few of my amazing clients join me to share their real-life experiences and transformations. After their inspiring stories, we dive into a powerful live-coaching Q&A. In this episode, you'll get to experience it all—raw, insightful, and full of value.

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If you're in the place where you've been doing your books on your own or you had a bookkeeper or accountant that didn't serve you well, you may be feeling like you're in a mess. This episode is for you! During this conversation with Sarah from T&O Strategic Advisory, you'll get actionable steps that you can take to get your books caught up.

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Meggan Wehmeyer is a former client who has an organic skincare line. Meggan has had the most amazing journey over the past 6 months. She's sharing about that journey and about how her business allowed her to do something that so often we all dream about. Learn about the decisions she had to make and about the hard choices it took for Meggan to reach this amazing point.

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I recently received an email that blew my mind. Today, I'm talking to the author of that email. Tune in to discover what the email said and to learn why the author decided to write to me.

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Nikki Rausch is the Sales Maven! Today, she's chatting with us about how to have effective sales conversations and about creating a sales strategy that connects without pressuring potential clients. How can we sell better and sell more? Listen as Nikki shares about her background and work.

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