35 min
Creating a Life you are Proud of with Melanie Ziltener The Business of Thinking Big
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- Entrepreneurship
Many female entrepreneurs find themselves in constant hustle mode — doing too many things, wearing every hat, accepting work that doesn’t light us up, and serving too many people who we don't love. We left our 9-5s because we wanted more freedom and control… but we often wind up back on that same hamster wheel, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
Our businesses shouldn’t just pay our bills. They should support us in the life we want to have!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by Melanie Ziltenere, the founder and Chief Word Nerd of Tripod Copy, to explore what it means to operate in hustle mode — and how to move out of it! During this conversation, we discuss how to choose your niche and started saying NO to work that isn’t in alignment, and the wild transformations Mel experienced while building her own business!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The a-ha! moment that led Mel to niche down, and how she worked through her insecurities and fear around letting go of bad-fit clientsHow to build confidence and momentum when serving from your zone of genius Why good copywriting requires forgetting most of what you learned in English class
Guest bio: Mel Ziltener is the Chief Word Nerd at Tripod Copy and loves writing killer content to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs engage and connect with their audience. When she's not translating her clients' magic into words, she's likely deep in an epic dance battle with her young son.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Melanie Ziltener
01:40 Early days of Tripod Copy
04:42 Fear & niching down
05:49 Choosing her niche
08:58 Creating the confidence to serve
11:33 “Have I made it?”
12:56 When to say no
15:27 Early stages of success
16:53 Power of relationships
18:29 Coaching & A-Players
21:45 Internal shifts & financial success
25:13 Types of success
29:39 What’s next?
30:43 Final tips & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Melanie Ziltener
https://www.tripodcopy.com
Instagram: @mel.the.word.nerd
MamaCon
https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
REMARKABLE: Stories From Mamapreneurs Who Have Created Success Despite the Odds
https://www.amazon.ca/REMARKABLE-Stories-mamapreneurs-created-success/dp/1989716989
—
Learn with me: Mamapreneur Success Path - Free Audio Training
Connect with me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach
Instagram: @liannekimcoach
Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com
Instagram: @mamasandco
Podcasting support:
https://theultimatecreative.com
https://cop
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
Many female entrepreneurs find themselves in constant hustle mode — doing too many things, wearing every hat, accepting work that doesn’t light us up, and serving too many people who we don't love. We left our 9-5s because we wanted more freedom and control… but we often wind up back on that same hamster wheel, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
Our businesses shouldn’t just pay our bills. They should support us in the life we want to have!
In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by Melanie Ziltenere, the founder and Chief Word Nerd of Tripod Copy, to explore what it means to operate in hustle mode — and how to move out of it! During this conversation, we discuss how to choose your niche and started saying NO to work that isn’t in alignment, and the wild transformations Mel experienced while building her own business!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The a-ha! moment that led Mel to niche down, and how she worked through her insecurities and fear around letting go of bad-fit clientsHow to build confidence and momentum when serving from your zone of genius Why good copywriting requires forgetting most of what you learned in English class
Guest bio: Mel Ziltener is the Chief Word Nerd at Tripod Copy and loves writing killer content to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs engage and connect with their audience. When she's not translating her clients' magic into words, she's likely deep in an epic dance battle with her young son.
Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Melanie Ziltener
01:40 Early days of Tripod Copy
04:42 Fear & niching down
05:49 Choosing her niche
08:58 Creating the confidence to serve
11:33 “Have I made it?”
12:56 When to say no
15:27 Early stages of success
16:53 Power of relationships
18:29 Coaching & A-Players
21:45 Internal shifts & financial success
25:13 Types of success
29:39 What’s next?
30:43 Final tips & conclusion
Links mentioned:
Melanie Ziltener
https://www.tripodcopy.com
Instagram: @mel.the.word.nerd
MamaCon
https://www.mamasandco.com/mamacon
A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experience
https://www.mamasandco.com/groupcoaching
REMARKABLE: Stories From Mamapreneurs Who Have Created Success Despite the Odds
https://www.amazon.ca/REMARKABLE-Stories-mamapreneurs-created-success/dp/1989716989
—
Learn with me: Mamapreneur Success Path - Free Audio Training
Connect with me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach
Instagram: @liannekimcoach
Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com
Instagram: @mamasandco
Podcasting support:
https://theultimatecreative.com
https://cop
If you're a Mamapreneur with big goals, check out A-Players! A 90 Day group coaching program for Mama Entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business. Learn more and book your enrolment call at: mamasandco.com/coaching
35 min