Matt Baker’s Post

Have you had one of those moments where you said to yourself...            "Best laid plans?"            Saturday, I was doing "my thing" - more on that in a sec- hang tight!            And three super exciting business offers came to me...            So, in my excitement, I knew I had Sunday as a quiet day where I could sit, be planful, and put the offers together to announce.            Well...Sunday at 10 am,         My plan went to the wayside quickly, when our oldest "child," Stella's heart rate shot up, she lost her appetite, wouldn't go outside- in general, wasn't being her crazy, energetic 13 year old self.            Luckily, my husband Ryan was home. And after an hour of watching her- we had to make a move...            The rest of the day was spent two hours south, at the only vet that was open. And we got back last night.            Thankfully!!! She is on the mend!  🙏           That little turd head. 😘           Meantime, as she is comfortably resting...          I do not stress out my nervous system to get something done.         I am grateful we had the time to get her help.           And trust it all works out. 💫         And I trust..        I will have the right amount of time to share this message w/ the three fun ways I can help others walk the same walk,         And it will reach the right people.          Where do you need to strengthen your trust AND your tools heading into the new year? 🤔       3 new ways I can help you:         "2024 Magic Tool Kit"- $222 (live Zoom call 12/21) Reference to doing "my thing" this offer.      "I Want Both!" - Special Price of $777 on both an Ahai 7D Energy Session AND a Human Design Reading. 2 separate private calls.           "Lets Do This!" 3 month Special 1:1 Coaching package - 2 calls a month and in between Voxer Support. $5,555.       Links in featured section or message me.      Spots are limited and prices will go up on Sunday 12/17.      Photo w/ Stella circa 2011. Isn't she cute? 💕       #businessbuilding #2024planning #confidence #entrepreneurship

I hear this all the time and it couldn't be further from the truth. "You run TWO businesses?! You must be smashing it." The truth is, I'm running two start up businesses. One, For Working Parents, that supports parents at home and at work Through coaching, storytelling and training. And another Mixala Chai, that makes flavoured masala chai. Two things that couldn't be more different. Most of my day isn't spent sitting on all the money I'm supposedly making. It's spent on the phone to people that aren't interested. "Parents are not a priority in our DEI strategy." "We don't have the budget for this right now." "The company is going through changes so now's not a good time." "I need parenting support and you're doing a great job, but I'm not willing to pay." "We're not interested in new products." "It doesn't taste nice." "Our customers won't buy it." "Send an email to somebody and they'll get back to." Or sending hundreds of tailored emails and LinkedIn messages that never get answered. It's demoralising. Some days it breaks me. I question myself. And whether either business will ever "make" it. But the small breakthroughs keep me going. And keep me driven. Keep me in the hunt. Make me want more. If I could tell the little me in this photo that one day I'd quit a good job With no plan. Set up two totally different businesses And try to grow them them at the same time. I'd never, ever believe me. Yes, I post a lot about parenting and chai. And you might think I'm smashing it. But I'm just like every other new business owner. Vulnerable and scared, yet excited, for the future. Trying to hustle in a world that's so competitive. Trying to convert calls and emails into business. Trying to disrupt the market. I'm just crazy to be doing it twice at the same time! #tea #chai #founder #parenting #mentalhealth #newbusiness #founderjourney #businessjourney

✨💼 #RealTalk: I stumbled across a post that got me thinking. It may have been a joke, but the feeling is real. When people you know don't support your ventures, it stings. You feel hurt, then offended and finally, angry. 🤔🔥 But here's the switch – get smart about it. 🧠💡 Realize that oftentimes, your most significant support comes from those you haven't met yet. Strangers become champions, clients and collaborators. 🤝 Your inner circle knows you, but familiarity can give birth to a false sense of entitlement. They're the ones waiting for that 'friend discount,' and that's okay if that's what you've agreed upon. But remember, when you make it big, they'll be the first to reach out. Then filter case by case. Most people don’t have time to pay attention to your life, be discerning when removing and unfollowing. 🚀📈 So here's my two cents: Don't expect your circle to be your customer base. 🚫👥 Instead, focus on growth. Dream about the day when your biggest worry is scaling up because demand is through the roof. That's the kind of 'problem' you want. 🌱📊 Stay focused, filter support on a case-by-case basis and stay the course (Same as stay focused, see what I did there?). Your hard work will pay off, and the right people will notice. Trust the process. 🛣️🏆 #TrustTheProcess #StayFocused #EntrepreneurMindset #Support #GrowthMindset #BusinessGrowth #LinkedInInsights

It's the last day of the month and you have run out of time... Picture it... At the beginning of every month, you send out a newsletter or some kind of little something to your email list or membership... It's like clockwork... They expect it... So you don't want to let them down. But uh-oh... It's the last day of the month and you just haven't had time to get it together and scheduled to send. AND BONUS... You have a completely full day when your brain is already running on fumes because hello...IT'S THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH! As much as every coach I know preaches to plan ahead, be prepared, and schedule things out... this happens a lot in my business. Life happens... Business gets busy... Sometimes, my clients get so caught up in working in their business that they forget to work ON their business. That's where I step in! It's actually where I THRIVE! Today, on the last day of the month, my client handed me what I needed to set up multiple things that need to happen on the first of the month for her membership. She handed it off and got to breathe a sigh of relief while I took the wheel and made it happen... And guess what? It didn't upset me. It didn't frustrate me. It inspired me to make another beautiful cup of coffee, turn on my fave Emily in Paris Playlist, and GET TO WORK. Here's the real bonus... It probably took me a fraction of the time it would have taken her to complete every single step that needed to happen to make her monthly content launch into her membership happen! Efficiency at its best! How much could you benefit from having a right-hand woman when it's crunch time? How much relief could you get knowing that you're going to meet the deadline you have set for your business? How much FUN could you have if you knew you didn't have to spend HOURS on end perfectly setting up content that needs to go out? Just some food for thought 😉 #businessstruggles #endofthemonth #entrepreneur #membership #getitdone

Hey Dream Chasers!🌟 Ever wondered how to turn your passion into a profitable business? Let’s dive into the journey of making your dream brand a reality! Problem 1: Lack of Direction 🧭 Solution: Start with a clear vision. Define what you love and how it can serve others. Create a mission statement to guide your efforts. Problem 2: Fear of Failure 😟 Solution: Embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Take small, manageable steps, and learn from each mistake. Remember, every successful entrepreneur has faced setbacks! Problem 3: Limited Resources 💸 Solution: Bootstrap your business by starting small. Utilize free tools and social media to build your presence. Network with like-minded individuals to share resources and support. Problem 4: Marketing Challenges 📢 Solution: Identify your target audience and where they spend their time. Create valuable content that speaks to their needs and interests. Use social media, blogs, and email marketing to reach them effectively. Problem 5: Time Management ⏰ Solution: Prioritize tasks that directly impact your business growth. Use productivity tools like Trello or Asana to stay organized. Delegate tasks whenever possible to focus on what you do best. Problem 6: Staying Motivated 🔥 Solution: Set short-term and long-term goals to keep you on track. Celebrate small victories along the way. Surround yourself with a supportive community that encourages your journey. Outcomes of These Solutions 🌈 By tackling these challenges head-on, you'll gain clarity and confidence. Your business will grow steadily, attracting loyal customers. You'll manage your time better, stay motivated, and ultimately see your passion transform into a profitable brand! What passion are you ready to turn into a business?📢 Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! Let’s inspire each other to chase our dreams!💬👇 We can't wait to see you at the "Retire Early Retire Rich" Event Sign up by clicking here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eswzeAD2 Cheers! 🎉 Nilesh Waghchoude AKA Success Coach Nilesh #retireearlyretirerich #financewithflair #SuccessCoachNilesh #BeUnstoppable

What are you re-subscribing to? All of the "New Year, New Me" wouldn't be complete without your inbox flooded with emails from vendors you patroned once upon a time, asking you to re-subscribe. I had three in my inbox before 7am this morning. The New Year sentiment often focuses on what you are going to give up - sugar, carbs, coffee (as if!), complaining, shopping, etc, but rarely what you will go back to. Sometimes it's worth revisiting, especially for entrepreneurs. Small business owners have to be their own cheerleader and auditor. They celebrate their wins, while simultaneously evaluating what they could have done better or more efficiently. No matter how much you love entrepreneurship, this eventually takes a toll. Add in other life stressors - family, health, relationships - and suddenly you are staring at January 1 on the calendar wondering what you are doing there or what the new year means to you. It's time to re-subscribe to yourself by better aligning with your business purpose. How can you do this? There are many ways, but three to start: 1. Help a new small business owner in your field. I receive messages from many young attorneys curious about starting their own practice. Some are at firms, some are still in school, and some have already made the leap. Each time I do, it reminds me of what I faced when I first started. The grind, fear, passion, and endurance it took to get where I wanted to. It also makes me more grateful for how much I've grown since then. 2. Volunteer in local organizations that promote your industry. While you may get a client, customer, or even employee out of it, don't go into it with that mindset. Surrounding yourself with people who are passionate about your industry, without it being your business directly, allows you to appreciate what you do in a different light. 3. Take some time away. This is the hardest thing for a business owner to do, and something I candidly still struggle with. However, every time I take a couple days away from my business, I am that much more refreshed and energized to get back at it when I return. You don't have to take a fancy vacation - something as simple as a long weekend off at home will do. While there's nothing against re-subscribing to the newsletter or podcast in your inbox and notifications or making another purchase from that vendor with the amazing January sale, the best return on investment will come when you re-subscribe to yourself. #newyear #newyearnewgoals #businessattorney #smallbusiness #business #mindsetmatters #businessadvice

The biggest thing that was lacking in my life last year was joy. And if you look back at my content, or even ‘on paper’ at my life, that seems unbelievable. We had aggressive targets last year - both in revenue and headcount and were on our way to hitting them. We ideated and built the first-of-its-kind personal branding platform, Get Klowt that sends you daily prompts on what to post online (and an entire personal branding strategy). We’ve actually achieved a lot over the last 12 months. But I was miserable. Every day felt like a struggle to get out of bed and get into the office. It’s a total lie when people say, “Do something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life!” - I love what I do, and every single day last year felt like a negotiation with myself just to turn up. Fast forward to August. I’m fortunate enough to get to go to Italy every year with my family - it’s become our 2nd home. And I remember sitting by the pool watching my children giggle and laugh as my dad threw them one by one into the pool and thinking, “When was the last time I laughed like that?“. I couldn’t remember. Now, if you’ve met me at any other stage of my life, you’ll know I love to laugh. I almost always have a huge smile on my face (and a filthy sense of humour to match). But I hadn’t laughed in a really, really long time. And I felt utterly depleted. I remember coming home from that trip thinking, “What the hell am I doing?“. What was the point of working so damn hard if I wasn’t enjoying my life as a result? I talk so much about having accountability for your own life, and yet here I was, chained to this goal of scaling my business - refusing to take accountability for the damage it was doing to my brain. It was after that trip that I decided that I actually didn’t want to scale my business to exit. I didn’t want that aggressive growth. I worked out that my ego had been led by all these wonderful well-wishers telling me I was “smashing it” - All the incredible mentors and entrepreneurs I’d met along the way, telling me what a great path I was on... I let that distract me from the very reason I set the business up in the first place. To get paid to do something I love. I can confidently say now that I have fallen back in love with my work... and I spend most of my day laughing and smiling. Some days suck - they always will, but 70% of the time, I have a huge smile on my face. The world will tell you that you must achieve great things to succeed. I personally think the greatest achievement you can ever make is to be brave enough to say “f*ck that” and be happy instead. 💜 _______ If you found this post useful, please reshare it with your network and follow me at Amelia Sordell 🔥 for daily content about the reality of entrepreneurship and building your personal brand.

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I surprised a client last night while burning the midnight oil and it immediately made me think. They assumed that my outreach was part of a poorly timed mass messaging campaign and were slightly startled when I immediately replied. I had a blip of discouragement, thinking of others who thought the same and never replied because of it. That quickly changed to me wanting to share my experience. Here is a little insight into the world of a single-parent entrepreneur, which I've been navigating for the past 90 days. Running a business as a single parent often means burning the midnight oil or starting work before the sun even thinks about rising. It's a relentless juggling act where we wear multiple hats - CEO, marketer, salesperson, and, yes, the midnight email sender is our side job to being the best possible parent 1st and foremost. 🎩🌙 So, here's a scenario that might sound familiar: You receive an outreach message from someone well past "normal" working hours or in the wee hours of the morning. Your initial reaction might be surprise or even skepticism. Are they a robot, a spammer, or just a night owl? Well, let me break the misconception. 🦉 Behind many of those late-night or early-morning messages is often someone like me, someone who is incredibly dedicated to their craft. It's not automation; it's sheer commitment to serving clients and growing their business. When you reply and get an immediate response, it's not a pre-programmed script; it's genuine human effort. So, here's my humble request to you: the next time you receive a message from a fellow entrepreneur who's burning the midnight oil, consider taking a chance and replying. Think about the dedication it takes to be working at those hours, think about the passion they have for what they do, and think about how hard they'll work on your behalf. Let's eliminate the myth and appreciate the resilience of those who hustle tirelessly to make their businesses thrive. 🙌 Shout out to all the amazing single parents out there. You are truly incredible. #EntrepreneurLife #LateNightHustle #Dedication #SmallBusinessOwner #GirlDad #MilitaryFamily

You can be successful by YOUR standards and not compromise your health, wellbeing, integrity, dignity, relationships and inner satisfaction. You can. But... (...big but...) In doing so, you're going to bump up afainst all teh expectations of others AND your previous conditioning. I suppose you just have to choose WHICH problem you want to have! For ME... I don’t do my best work with reams of slides and notes. I do my best work with a few bullet points and a strong intention. ⬆️ many would deem THIS as unprofessional and irresponsible. I swear, a lot. This helps me express myself in a way that is truly me. ⬆️ many would deem this as uneducated because you “should” be able to find the words. I treat my emails and social media as a second priority to everything else so that I can prioritise being of service to my clients (which includes investing in MY OWN rest, development etc) ⬆️ many would deem this as poor customer service or selfish. Can you see? I do. I see. I see in my own clients that they’re doing things because it’s what’s expected…often with ZERO regard to what THEY WANT. What’s important TO THEM. How THEY want to run their business. How THEY want to express themselves. And it’s not easy, because when you’re honest about what you want…best believe you’ll bump up against other peoples judgement. But you know what you’ll bump up against before THEIR judgement? YOUR OWN. You’ll notice as you start this work that you’ve been doing things on autopilot to avoid the emotions that come with being true to yourself. And THAT is where we get to work. Cheering you on 🙋🏻♀️ #thrive #life #business #thrivetogether #thrivefirst #dothething #theinnerworkconversation #innerwork #ukbusiness #ukbusinesswoman #ukbusinesswomen #uksmallbiz #uksmallbusiness #innerguidance #innergrowth #growthmindset🌱 #femaleentrepreneur #affirmations #selfdevelopment #personaldevelopment