The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Amanda McKinney

If the idea of selling feels gross or scary to you, this conversation was recorded for you. As soon as you step into entrepreneurship, most people run into the discomfort when selling something they've created. But in order to have a successful business, you have to sell your products or services and that's why I brought on this guest today. Gwen Tinsley is a sales coach that helps you uncover the value of your offerings so you can sell with confidence. 
Takeaways: 
Reframe selling as highlighting an outcome to attract the right clients.
Most sales are related to: saving time and money, increasing sales and revenue, and reducing risk.
Feature vs benefit analysis helps businesses highlight the value of their offerings.
Surround yourself with supportive communities and coaches to overcome imposter syndrome.

Resources Mentioned: 
Website - https://www.gritandtenacityconsulting.com/
Free Sales Audit: https://gritandtenacity.myflodesk.com/hkwgfnar21
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandtenacityconsulting/
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Smart Brevity (book recommendation) - https://bookshop.org/a/81920/9781523516971 
Do Hard Better (Kara Lawson Video) -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDzfZOfNki4

Have you ever felt ashamed of wanting to make more money? If so, this episode is for you! My guest, Laura Sinclair, captured my attention quickly when I saw this on her website: "be unashamed to desire more money". I invited her onto the show ASAP so we could dig a little deeper into this topic in hopes that you walk away feeling more confident in your aspirations because in order to make a bigger impact, you'll need to push through this discomfort.
Takeaways:
Take risks and have the confidence to figure things out along the way.
Be unashamed about the desire to make money and price services based on their worth.
Address and overcome shame and negative beliefs surrounding money.
Practice open communication in navigating money dynamics within relationships.
Resources Mentioned: 
Website: https://www.laura-sinclair.com/opt-in-dac07540-db10-4901-bc59-859324fa2eb9
Podcast: This Mother Means Business: https://thismothermeansbusiness.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: Business and Marketing Mentor - @itslaurasinclair
Instagram: Podcast - @thismothermeansbusiness 
Instagram: Social Media Agency - @theljsocialagency 
TIKTOK: @itslaurasinclair
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ljsocial 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Today we're talking about productivity and how you can be more effective with this in your life and business. There's a big difference between being busy and being productive so I'm sharing my definition of both and how you can be productive and achieve your goals. I share my personal struggle with this as I'm a person who enjoys being busy and how I've taken action to mitigate this. I also share the 3 productivity personality types: the busy bee, the adaptable achiever, and the focused finisher. I outline them all and you can find out which one you are by taking my free quiz at amandamckinney.com/quiz. It only takes a few minutes and by doing this you're able to play to your strengths and be more productive. 
Takeaways
Busy = constant action while Productive = intentional action 
There are three productivity personality types: the busy bee, the adaptable achiever, and the focused finisher. 
Understanding your productivity personality type can help you play to your strengths and find what works for you. 
Being productive requires slowing down and being intentional, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Resources Mentioned: 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

If you're looking to grow your business, one place to focus on is your customer experience. It's likely that you're thinking of creating a new offering but instead you could amplify your experience and gain more clients. My guest today, Ernesto Mandowsky, shares how his experience in the restaurant industry has influenced his approach to customer experience and he has 5 specific tips for you. Throughout the conversation he shares these specific ideas with you that you can implement today and why they matter. You'll walk away inspired to upgrade your customer experience, impact more lives and create scalable systems all along the way. 
Takeaways:
Entrepreneurship is a journey of self-development and personal growth.
Creating a connection with customers and understanding their needs is crucial for a great customer experience.
Small gestures, such as welcome gifts, can make a big impact on the customer experience.
Implementing effective systems and processes is key to scaling your business and ensuring smooth operations.
Resources Mentioned: 
Ernesto's Website: www.startingwithsystems.com
Ernesto's Free Call: www.freesystemscall.com 
Ernesto's Instagram: instagram.com/ernesto_cpd 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Curious what the secret sauce is to making progress towards any goal? It's sometimes a tough pill to swallow but the key is...accountability.  In this episode I share the true meaning of accountability because it's not just about checking things off a to-do list. Accountability is about taking ownership of your actions (or lack of them) so you can learn from all experiences and it leads to continual progress. I share how you can implement a few simple things each week to help you hold yourself accountable and make progress towards your goal. 
Takeaways:
Accountability is the secret sauce to making progress towards any goal but that doesn't just mean crossing things off a to-do list 
True accountability is taking ownership of one's actions or lack thereof is crucial for accountability.
Setting realistic goals and identifying intentional actions can lead to continual progress.
Committing to accountability and being kind to yourself are key to building confidence and trust in yourself. 

Resources Mentioned: 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Does entrepreneurship feel lonely to you? If so, you're not alone in this feeling and we're talking about it this week on the podcast. Charelle Griffith shares her journey into entrepreneurship and the challenges of loneliness in the business world. From hesitating to start her business all the way to being featured on BBC, Charelle shares the details about how she's navigated loneliness as well as visibility as an entrepreneur as well. We get into all the feelings and ups and downs along the way. Charelle also shares the many approaches she tried to combat the loneliness and how you can try different things to see what works for you. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution but this conversation will give you actionable tips to support you. 
Takeaways:
Navigating Loneliness as an Entrepreneur
Strategies to Combat Loneliness
Overcoming the Fear of Failure
The Impact of Personal Development on Business Success
Resources Mentioned: 
Website: https://www.charellegriffith.com   
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charellegriffith  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charellegriffith
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book