The Classy Career Girl Podcast

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Here's how I found out about today's guest. I was sitting at home reading a magazine and saw this book featured in a magazine. It was called How Women Rise and it immediately caught my attention. I thought wow it would be awesome to get the author on my podcast. Then, I went to the next page and continued on reading the magazine. The next day, the book was in my mailbox! I checked my calendar and realized, I already am scheduled to interview the author, Sally Helgesen, in just a few weeks. Seriously how cool is that? So all that to say, I am thrilled to introduce you to today's interview. I think you are going to love it!

Do you know the fundamental rule of marketing? If you are an entrepreneur, this is crucial so listen up! It’s important that your clients know you, like you and trust you. Don’t just open your sales page and expect people to buy. It can be days, weeks or years before someone actually pays you. We have to know this as we grow our business. This is how you market authentically because you aren’t pushing a product or service on them. You are just gaining trust from the people who are following you.

It's incredibly important to protect yourself legally when you are growing a business. Listen up to learn the essential "legal" pieces that entrepreneurs need. Today, I’d love to introduce you to Jenny Odegard owner of a New York City-based law firm that focuses on legal services for creatives and entrepreneurs.  Today, she and her business partner Nakia Hansen work with boutique marketing agencies, influencers, beauty entrepreneurs, tech companies, artists, and many other wonderful and creative New Yorkers.  Their client roster includes an array of industries such as marketing, production, fashion design, and more. Jenny prides itself on treating her specialty clients with the legal attention they deserve. From implementing trademarks and copyrights to providing guidance on laws that directly affect business, her law firm, Odegard Law, handles all legal matters so that innovators can do what they do best.

I have a little challenge for you today! And I think you can handle it. Today's episode is a little different. I decided to read one of my top blog posts from Classy Career Girl.com to you today on my 30-day networking plan challenge that I highly recommend. It could seriously change your life. Now the thing is that this challenge is meant to do in 30 days. One task each day. So today I just want you to listen to the entire challenge and each day's activities. Then, I want you to go to the blog, find this blog post and actually do each task every single day. I know you can do it and I also know there is are so many opportunities waiting for you if you just step outside your comfort zone and do it. I'm cheering you on!

Have you ever seen a really important person in your company or even in the online world in real life and you just freeze because you have no idea what to say to them. And if you don't say anything at all, you miss on creating an amazing connection. This just happened to my husband and I. We were at a car wash here in San Diego and we were wishing our car right next to Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive income Podcast which I have listened to for years. We hesitated and almost didn't say anything but finally, we said, hey are you Pat Flynn? It was spontaneous and a little weird but it's exactly what we are talking about today in this podcast. Making more spontaneous moments to advance your career or business. So let's dive in.

Today's topic is such an important one and a question I get asked all the time!! People ask me all the time, please provide a checklist so that I know what I need to do to build a successful business. Well, today I am going to give you the 3 most important pieces. Pay attention to these 3 things and you'll be submitting your resignation letter very soon.   Question: I’m looking for more information on how you “know” you’d be able to quit your corporate job and run your business full time.   We are talking about how you “know” you’d be able to quit your corporate job and run your business full time.   I knew my income was growing and I was going to quit at the first of the month, then I got pregnant and couldn't do anything for 3 months. I went with my gut and knew when I got pregnant I wouldn't go back after maternity leave so I gave myself a long runway. At least 8-9 months to prepare. Even though I really wanted to stick with the original plan and quit on Jan 1st but Mila was due June 1st. So I could get m

I bring in a lot of experts on the podcast but today I wanted to bring in someone just like you and me. Today we are taking a peek behind the scenes of a real startup story. Get ready to be inspired to see how you can create a successful business on the side of your day job too!   Meghan Covert-Russell  Founder of Poppy and Oak. They create custom and curated boxes featuring goods from local makers and farmers markets in Northern California. Working hard on this on the side of her day job! I got to meet her last month here in San Diego when she was here for a convention for her day job. 

When you are just getting started thinking about growing your business, there are so many tools to choose from! How do you pick the best one for you? In today's podcast, I break down the 3 must-have tools that all business owners should have. This is where you should start so you don't get overwhelmed.

Have you ever wanted to speak on a stage to thousands of people? Have you ever wanted to have such a clear message that your TED talk gets heard by millions around the world? If so, you are going to love this woman I am going to interview. I learned a ton from this interview and I know you will too.     Register for the Freedom Workshop www.corporaterescueplan.com/freedom   If you want to serve others as a business owner and you know you have a bigger purpose or you have a business but feel like you are wasting time and are strapped for cash, get ready because this FREE workshop starting on June 5th, I created just for you! Maybe you want less stress and more joy and calm so that you can be more in control of your destiny. The Freedom Workshop will be an immersive and invaluable experience taking place over one week virtually with over 7,000 women around the world.   Each day will be made up of engaging training, conversation and case studies from other women who have gone from employee to entrepreneur. So if

Many years ago my husband and got married and drowned ourselves in debt. It's something I am not proud of but what I am proud of is that we got out of debt, decreased our expenses and somehow were able to both quit our jobs to pursue our career and business goals. This did not happen overnight. Today I am going to walk you through some of the beginning budgeting basics we learned in order to decide whether we could quit our day jobs and actually make a living with our business. So if you are considering quitting your day job and doing your starting your own business, this episode is for you!   Let's face it, budgeting and managing your money is tough, especially if you are a new business owner. That's why I created the "The Insanely Simple Budgeting and Forecasting Template For Small Business Owners" that I use every month to plan out my budget and expenses in my business. You can grab it now by going to http://www.classycareergirl.com/moneytemplate

Many women dream of starting a fashion brand. I know having a Classy Career Girl clothing line is definitely one of my long-term goals which are why I was so excited to interview our next guest with a wealth of knowledge launching and building fashion brands. If you have the same dream of getting into the fashion industry or just want to hear more about what it's all about and how the fashion industry has changed lately, you are going to love this episode.   Business Plan Challenge: www.classycareergirl.com/businessplanchallenge   It doesn't have to be complicated.    The 2018 Create Your Business Plan Challenge   Stop spinning and gain clarity with a community of support helping you create your business plan. Be more strategic and get out of the weeds.   If the thought of creating a business plan makes you want to curl up and hide, you’ll love this simple challenge starting May 28th! 

Is your calendar stressing you out? Feel a little out of control? Do you ever think there are just not enough hours in the day? You might be making one of these 5 time management mistakes that cause stress and overwhelm that I am going to tell you about in this episode.   If you'd like more help on goal setting and self-discipline, I think you are going to love my free 90-day planner that includes my to-do list that I do every single week. I no longer buy planners at the store even though I am obsessed with them. Why? Because I created my own and now thousands of other women are also using it too. You can grab your free planner and make your goals happen with me at www.classycareergirl.com/freeplan

I recently did this interview for my podcast and while I was recording it I knew I had to get this into your hands IMMEDIATELY! But first, I totally messed up in this interview and pronounced her name wrong!! Today's interview is with Tanya Conner-Green and Tanya I am so sorry for mispronouncing your name during the interview. Tanya totally reminds me of myself a few years back and shared so many things that are going to help you take your business to the next level! She shared how she made more money in her side hustle than her day job. Her side hustle schedule and how she worked with clients on the side of her day job. How she conquered her fear of FB live and her FB Live schedule that adds more leads into her business each week. How she gets the word out for her FB Lives and gets a ton of engagement on the sessions.   And so much more! So let's dive in and get inspired!   Business Plan Challenge www.classycareergirl.com/businessplanchallenge It doesn't have to be complicated.    2018 Create Your Busines

Everything I teach in this podcast is lessons I have learned myself and today's lesson is a great one. It singlehandedly made me so much happier and less stressed about doing more more more and gave me the peace of mind to stay focused on what I need to accomplish each and everyday. I can't wait for you to hear the one daily habit that will change everything for you.   Register for our upcoming webinar: How to Ditch Your Dead-End Job and Find a Career You Love www.loveyourcareerformula.com/webinar

Having a career website myself, I very rarely read other career blogs except for one, Career Contessa. Which is why I was so honored and excited to interview the founder, Lauren McGoodwin on the blog today. If you are job searching or have a salary negotiation coming up, you'll definitely want to hear what Lauren has to say because she might just help you get thousands of dollars more for your starting salary. And that is pretty amazing in my opinion. You are going to love this interview with Lauren today so here we go.   If you are listening to this episode, it probably means that you have an interview coming up and you need my interview answers to prepare! Go to http://www.classycareergirl.com/interview and download my FREE CHEAT SHEET: HOW TO ANSWER THE TOP 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS. Good luck! I know you can do it!

If you are feeling stuck and unmotivated with your career, I get it, I've been there. Going to a job you dread and feeling like you are wasting away hours of your life working for a boss who doesn't appreciate anything you do. Well today I have some ideas for you to help you get out of bed and keep moving forward. You never know one simple suggestion you hear today could change everything for your career opportunities in the coming months.   FREE: TWO Proven Resume Templates You'll Want to Download Now! This is for you if you have ever been frustrated trying to get all your bullets lined up.

When I started my business, I had no idea what branding even was. As I've grown my business over the last 8 years, I've realized how important my brand is in absolutely everything I do in my business from writing an email, talking you all on this podcast or posting on Instagram. It all comes back to my brand. If you've never really thought about what your brand means or it really confused you about how to get clear on what your brand is all about, you are going to love this episode with Hilary Hartling because she is going to break down the exact steps you need to take to share your message consistently and not get overwhelmed. You are going to love this girl! I can't wait for you to hear this interview.

GDPR IS NOT YOUR ENEMY   Every time you see those four letters together you feel overwhelmed though.   You’ve probably lost countless hours scrolling through the “free” information available online wondering who to trust. Sound familiar?   I’ve got something that will change that.   Are you a coach, a blogger or a digital marketer?   Are you using email marketing, affiliate links or are you a digital marketer?   Jodi Daniels is a digital privacy expert with more than 19 years experience in privacy, marketing, strategy, and finance roles. She has worked in multiple industries such as Financial Services, Automotive, Media, and Retail for Cox Enterprises, The Home Depot and Deloitte.   As Founder of Red Clover Advisors, Ms. Daniels currently advises companies during all phases of their development cycle with respect to their online data strategy and data privacy needs.  She has a specialty in digital media.   1. What is GDPR? 2. How do we become GDPR compliant? 3. Is this for big corporations? What if our listen

I've learned a lot being a mom. It really helped me prioritize what is improtant and what is not important in my business and let me tell you EVERYTHING changed in my business the day my daughter arrived. Suddenly I could say no a lot quicker when I have a cute little one to cuddle in my arms. I haven't talked a lot about my juggle as a mom and entrepreneur because honestly, I am just still figuring it out! But I'll share a sneak peek behind the scenes today. I hope you enjoy it!   Conclusion: 7 Ways to Simplify Your Time and Life The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit for Women Growing Businesses. Free Guide For Ambitious Women Who Want To Be Their Own Boss http://www.classycareergirl.com/timemanagement