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Welcome to the Christine Means Business podcast. This podcast talks about everything that's going on in the online business world, specifically geared towards solopreneurs, people who have a small team of freelancers, and also those who are really, really on their road to scale. The Podcast is designed to share the most actionable tips, pieces of wisdom, and anecdotes that will help you avoid any mistakes that will cost you time or money to grow your business. It is my absolute joy to share that knowledge with you, to help you for your ultimate success. You will get a new episode every two weeks, and there's loads of free materials on my website: https://christinemeansbusiness.com. Now it is my mission and my passion to really help you out there. To help educate you, to help guide you, and to really protect you from all the missed steps. Feel free to reach out to me before the episodes, after the episodes, during the episodes. You can find Christine at https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com/

Christine Means Business Christine Hansen

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Welcome to the Christine Means Business podcast. This podcast talks about everything that's going on in the online business world, specifically geared towards solopreneurs, people who have a small team of freelancers, and also those who are really, really on their road to scale. The Podcast is designed to share the most actionable tips, pieces of wisdom, and anecdotes that will help you avoid any mistakes that will cost you time or money to grow your business. It is my absolute joy to share that knowledge with you, to help you for your ultimate success. You will get a new episode every two weeks, and there's loads of free materials on my website: https://christinemeansbusiness.com. Now it is my mission and my passion to really help you out there. To help educate you, to help guide you, and to really protect you from all the missed steps. Feel free to reach out to me before the episodes, after the episodes, during the episodes. You can find Christine at https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com/

    6 Typical Weaknesses of Entrepreneurs

    6 Typical Weaknesses of Entrepreneurs

    In the world of entrepreneurship, weaknesses are often seen as a roadblock to achieving your ultimate goals. But, did you know that recognizing your entrepreneurial weaknesses can actually help you become a better business owner?



    In this episode of Christine Means Business, we will be discussing the common weaknesses that many entrepreneurs face and provide tips on how to overcome them.



    One common weakness that plagues entrepreneurs is perfectionism. Often, this trait can hinder progress and result in missed opportunities. We will be sharing tips on how to recognize and overcome this tendency to strive for perfection in everything. Another weakness entrepreneurs often face is copywriting. Writing good copy is essential to effectively market your brand, and we'll be sharing tips on how to improve in this area. Alongside copywriting, marketing can also be a struggle for many entrepreneurs. We'll be sharing insights on how to develop marketing strategies that will help your brand stand out in a crowded marketplace. Public speaking is another common weakness among entrepreneurs. In this video, we will be discussing tips on how to overcome nerves and build the confidence needed to effectively communicate with investors or clients.



    Being a visionary and a strategic thinker are important qualities for entrepreneurs, but sometimes being too focused on the big picture can hinder progress in the present. We'll be exploring ways to balance long-term goals with present-day tasks. 



    Finally, resilience is an essential quality for any entrepreneur, and we'll be sharing tips on how to develop the resilience needed to bounce back from setbacks and continue growing your business.



    Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, recognizing, and overcoming your weaknesses can help you achieve success in your business. So, let's dive into the topic of "entrepreneurial weaknesses" together, and learn how to deal with them effectively!



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    • 11 min
    What is a true entrepreneur? - 5 Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Mindset

    What is a true entrepreneur? - 5 Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Mindset

    In today's world, having an entrepreneurial mindset is becoming more and more important. Being an entrepreneur means constantly improving, learning, and adapting to new situations. It's about having a growth mindset and persevering through adversity. However, for many people, having this mindset doesn't come naturally. One of the biggest challenges in developing an entrepreneurial mindset is overcoming a need for perfection. This can lead to analysis paralysis, fear of failure, and ultimately, no progress. The key is to practice and embrace imperfection. Entrepreneurial success often comes from taking imperfect action and learning along the way.  



    Personal development is another important aspect of developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Surrounding oneself with positive influences, reading books, and learning from business coaches can help shape one's beliefs and habits. Making the journey towards an entrepreneurial mindset easy and taking the easy choices is often the hardest part, but with perseverance and patience, it is possible. By embracing imperfection, continually practicing, and investing in personal development, anyone can develop an entrepreneurial mindset and achieve success in their personal and professional lives.   



    For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

    • 12 min
    Why your own experiences and investments matter when selling high end

    Why your own experiences and investments matter when selling high end

    Today I want to talk about investing. I'm very much aware that this is a topic that has been talked about a lot, especially when you are in the online world. It's all about reading sales pages and investing six to seven figures in order to be successful. But, there are a lot of things here that just don't sit well with me.

    Let's look at investing in a way that maybe refers to how you feel when you do it, and what it can release in you when you cherish what your money is getting you.

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    • 16 min
    Desiring smart clients and what that means

    Desiring smart clients and what that means

    I didn't think that I was smart for the longest time. The reason for that is high school. 



    In our society, it's very traditional that science and math = smart and linguistic, creativity and arts = cute... and that's just not true. No, it's a mindset thing!  



    When I work with clients, I go into business and immediately see what’s worth spending your time on, what things can wait, and what things you should cut out completely because they simply don’t work for you.  I do not discriminate in terms of “you need to have a certain academic degree” but I thrive on working with business owners who get me and who get how I work.  Don’t be afraid to articulate that - who do you want to work with?   



    Listen to this new episode and find out more about why when I talk about smart, I do absolutely not refer to academics.   



    For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

    • 19 min
    Be Honest Be Heard Be Sold

    Be Honest Be Heard Be Sold

    Marketing is all about helping people make the right choice, which essentially means buying the product or service that you sell. But what if I told you there is another way to attract the right clients for your business?! A way that is not based on selling the solution for someone’s worst fear or selling an idea of a perfect future to someone... but finding your client where they are at!  It's not an easy shift, but one that is well worth it!



    For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

    • 13 min
    Quality Over Quantity - Choose the Right Clients for Your Success

    Quality Over Quantity - Choose the Right Clients for Your Success

    There was a time when I accepted clients who ticked all the boxes in terms of being a perfect client but were they all good for my business? Would that lead my business to success?



    Recently, I decided to reduce the number of people that I work with drastically, simply because it was getting really stressful for me and my business wasn't going towards the direction I envisioned. If you feel the same, then I got some good news for you and that is that as an entrepreneur you can choose who you want to work with. You do that by being very clear in your messaging about what you want, and who you want to attract, but more importantly by being clear about who you don't want to work with.



    You can choose the client you want to work with and find out what type of business models support that.



    For more resources visit https://christinemeansbusiness.com

    • 17 min

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