30 APR 2024 · 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j53bbMNLTTOWsfKFR217wzx6EFf_XfmZ/view?usp=sharing 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 Doan Carrie 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. http://www.carriedoan.com - www.carriedoan.com https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oyvQmCi8DkdORsVBYAx0-2vy7ZQOWLtg?ths=true Here is Carrie's freebie about Boundaries. Learn more https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oyvQmCi8DkdORsVBYAx0-2vy7ZQOWLtg?ths=true Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.   Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together!  ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

23 APR 2024 · Today, a special guest comes to visit Chanaye Jackson and the http://ideatoempirepodcast.com. In this podcast episode, https://marketingsparkler.com, 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KA1ac-fnfNq5kl-4w6FL1l0T4OWfWlLT/view?usp=sharing 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! https://marketingsparkler.com - https://marketingsparkler.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemyascott/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemyascott/ https://www.instagram.com/createlaunchprofit/ - https://www.instagram.com/createlaunchprofit/ https://twitter.com/misskemya - https://twitter.com/misskemya https://www.facebook.com/misskemya - https://www.facebook.com/misskemya https://www.tiktok.com/@misskemya - https://www.tiktok.com/@misskemya https://www.youtube.com/@misskemya - https://www.youtube.com/@misskemya/ https://pinterest.com/misskemya - https://pinterest.com/misskemya https://marketingsparkler.com 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.com Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at http://ideatoempirepodcast.com.   Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs!  Let's build empires together!  ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

9 APR 2024 · 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 entrepreneurs - 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 http://swantowncreative.com/blog/mentor-advice-unlock-business-growth and Chanaye at:http://swantowncreative.com/blog/mentor-advice-unlock-business-growth Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.   Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! 

2 APR 2024 · In this episode of the http://ideatoempirepodcast.com, Chanaye Jackson highlights seven mistakes that business owners often make:  1. Procrastination 2. Frustration 3. Comparing themselves to others 4. Ignoring feedback 5. Failing to plan 6. Impulsivity 7. Mismanaging finances Chanaye 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.” https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mVbux6FSrytGO8Jg3b6lEVySTBlKOQ-/view?usp=drive_link Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.   Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

26 MAR 2024 · In today’s http://ideatoempirepodcast.com, 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." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sRPZV6nnS4h79HShsUrZH_NJJupUsA3p/view?usp=sharing Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com.   Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

19 MAR 2024 · In this episode of the http://ideatoempirepodcast.com, Chanaye Jackson and Anna Marie Burdette of http://dragonflyrose.com 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m-R8R0zFdB0UM8W4wIRa9hV1MQdGn3n1/view?usp=sharing 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. http://dragonflyrose.com: http://dragonflyrose.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-marie-burdette-2a128430/: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-marie-burdette-2a128430/ https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyrosepd/: 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. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNDCJNJC - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNDCJNJC Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together!

13 MAR 2024 · Today on the http://ideatoempirepodcast.com and speaking with Chanaye Jackson is Katt Matiquite. Katt Matiquite from http://copykatt.com, 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ouR4w4oYyqHhxphDn267lZnv95s3kXGA/view?usp=sharing 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. http://copykatt.com - copykatt.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/copykatt/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/copykatt/ Learn more abouthttp://copykatt.com/services’s special offers just for you! Branding Bundle Website copywriting Email marketing All of these are available on Katt’s website: copykatt.com/services *Get more information about this episode at https://swantowncreative.com/blog/power-of-trust

5 MAR 2024 · Today, a special guest comes to visit Chanaye Jackson and the http://ideatoempirepodcast.com Stacy Pringle, known as http://thethoughtfullistener.com, 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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ljK9vzAJh9EDQTgrvn8xd2iKG8GJk95Z/view?usp=sharing 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. http://www.thethoughtfullistener.com - www.thethoughtfullistener.com https://www.youtube.com/@thethoughtfullistener - https://www.youtube.com/@thethoughtfullistener http://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-pringle-a40a90266 - www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-pringle-a40a90266 http://instagram.com/thethoughtfullistener - instagram.com/thethoughtfullistener Learn more about Stacy Pringle’s https://thethoughtfullistener.com/listening-sessions Experience them for yourself! https://thethoughtfullistener.com/listening-sessions Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

27 FEB 2024 · 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 https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6228373b5a63872d81658ea2. Benita’s business bible: 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=8-1by 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=8-1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NJNOVaQyWNU_lQpGhmZBWnAPTJ5KTnKn/view?usp=sharing 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: 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=8-1by 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=8-1 Meet 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. http://www.benitawilliams.com - https://www.benitawilliams.com https://m.facebook.com/authorbenitakbrown - https://m.facebook.com/authorbenitakbrown https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-williams-688393175 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-williams-688393175 https://www.instagram.com/benitabwilliams - https://www.instagram.com/benitabwilliams https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6228373b5a63872d81658ea2 Free 1-minute quiz: IDENTIFY YOUR TIME WASTERS https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6228373b5a63872d81658ea2 Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com

20 FEB 2024 · 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." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJc0pyoIGkPQk3W21KgPPAGDMOriXcPb/view?usp=sharing Learn more about http://ideatoempirepodcast.com at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I 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. https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson –https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts -https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts Interested in https://swantowncreative.com –https://swantowncreative.com/https://swantowncreative.com