Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

Monica Allen
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Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of business ownership. This podcast is for you if you desire to start your own business & defy the odds of failure or you are less than 5 years into your business & desire to grow your revenue and profit. Learn from diverse entrepreneurs and experts about marketing, team dynamics, finances, social media, and more. Entrepreneurship might feel isolating at times, but with this podcast by your side, you'll never walk alone. Elevate your business game and master your entrepreneurial life and truly become a BOSS.

  1. 21H AGO

    290 - The Hidden Drain on You as a CEO

    Are you actually tired, or are you just tired of deciding? In this episode, Monica pulls back the curtain on a silent productivity killer that affects every entrepreneur: decision fatigue. From pricing and hiring to content and client emails, business owners become the human decision desk. And by the end of the day? Even choosing dinner feels overwhelming. Monica shares practical strategies she is actively implementing inside her own company to protect her mental clarity, strengthen her leadership, and scale without burnout. Because growing revenue is important, but protecting your capacity is essential. If you want to make better decisions, think more strategically, and stop draining your brain on low-impact tasks, this episode is for you. Episode Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~ Anne Lamott What you will learn in this episode: How to create systems that eliminate repeated daily decisions How to categorize decisions so you protect your CEO energy How to batch strategic thinking for stronger leadership How to identify and guard your peak mental hours How to delegate outcomes instead of micromanaging tasks How to build weekly CEO thinking time into your calendar Get the Level Up Living Newsletter KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com

    16 min

  2. FEB 6

    289 - Why Fear Stops Us From Winning (A True Story)

    In this inspiring episode, Monica shares a powerful story from her son’s middle school basketball game that mirrors a truth many entrepreneurs overlook: regret hits harder than failure. Through a deeply personal lens, she explores how fear of judgment, not failure, holds us back from our greatest opportunities...in business and in life. Whether you’re sitting on a bold idea, hesitating to launch a product, or unsure how to take the next step, this episode will push you to move forward, even if you’re not sure what the result will be. Because progress doesn't come from perfection, it comes from action. Episode Quote: I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ~ Michael Jordan What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to overcome fear of judgment that keeps you stuck How to use missed opportunities as learning tools How to build real confidence without waiting for validation How to reframe rejection and missed chances in business How to encourage yourself (and others) to keep showing up Sign up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠ ⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠ ⁠⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠⁠ Get your⁠⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com Listen now to find the courage to take your shot.📱 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple or Spotify—your support means everything.

    12 min

  3. JAN 30

    288 - Are You the Reason Your Business Isn't Changing Fast Enough?

    In this thought-provoking episode, Monica Allen introduces a powerful leadership framework every entrepreneur should know: the Change Equation. Sharing both personal business insights and research-backed wisdom, Monica unpacks how dissatisfaction, motivation, and process must be stronger than resistance, or change stalls completely. Whether you're facing resistance from your team or yourself, this formula will help you pinpoint what’s missing and finally create change that sticks. Monica also opens up about the changes she’s facing in her own business, and how she’s confronting the fear of the unknown to move forward with clarity and intention. Episode Quote: When the rate of change inside an organization becomes slower than the rate of change outside, the end is in sight. The only question is when. ~Jack Welch What you will learn in this episode: How to identify what's really holding your team back from embracing change How to lead change with clarity and confidence using a simple formula How to increase team motivation without relying on fear How to create a clear change process that reduces anxiety and builds trust How to evaluate and overcome your own resistance as a leader Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Sign up for the Level Up Living Newsletter KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com

    12 min

  4. JAN 22

    287 - How You Can Use Big Business Strategies with Your Team

    In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica shares a powerful shift in perspective inspired by her doctoral studies in Organizational Change. From real-life case studies like Mattel to personal experiences within her own business, Monica uncovers what small business owners often overlook about managing change. You’ll learn why change isn’t just a strategy—it’s an emotional journey for you, your team, and even your customers. Whether you’re rolling out a new system or rethinking your brand, this episode will challenge how you approach growth and guide you toward leading change with clarity and confidence. Episode Quote: This is a new year. A new beginning, and things will change. ~Taylor Swift. What you will learn in this episode: How to align your vision and values to support change How to communicate change so your team feels included, not blindsided How to increase your team's confidence during uncertain transitions How to avoid the #1 mistake small business owners make when managing change How to use storytelling to bring your vision to life Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Subscribe to the Level Up Living newsletter. Click on the purple button. KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com Listen now to learn how to lead change before it leads you. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and sign up for Monica’s Level Up Living newsletter at monicaallen.com. Let's grow without burning out—and become the boss you were meant to be.

    14 min

  5. JAN 15

    286 - The Truth About How You Build What You Want

    In this powerful solo episode, Monica reflects on her recent conversation with Dr. Jennifer Myers, pulling out five game-changing takeaways for solopreneurs and small business owners. From the importance of systems, even when you're a team of one, to recognizing when you're chasing goals that no longer fit your vision, this episode is a masterclass in sustainable entrepreneurship. Whether you're exhausted from wearing every hat or unsure if your next move is the right one, these lessons will help you refocus, realign, and re-energize your business journey. Episode Quote: You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. ~ James Clear What you will learn in this episode: How to gain clarity using structure—not endless thinking How to make aligned decisions instead of reactive ones How to separate your CEO brain from your service-provider brain How to build systems even when you’re doing everything solo How to allow yourself to dream bigger than you thought possible Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Join the Level Up Living Newsletter KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Listen now to rethink how you structure your business, your time, and your dreams. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Your future self will thank you.

    12 min

  6. JAN 9

    285 - What Can Happen When You Stop Waiting and Bet on You

    In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica sits down with Jennifer Myers, owner of Core Acupuncture Health and Wellness. Jennifer shares how a personal health challenge and a single acupuncture session sparked a total career transformation. More than a decade later, she is running a thriving solo practice while staying true to her values and her vision. Jennifer opens up about the power of clarity, the importance of systems, and the mindset that helps her continue to show up. If you're juggling everything on your own and wondering how to make it all work, this episode is for you. Episode Quote: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt ✅ What you will learn in this episode: How to use a 3-column system to get clear on your ideal career or business How to balance being the CEO, service provider, and marketing team How to create structure that prevents burnout as a solopreneur How to push past fear when starting something completely new How to stretch your thinking and give yourself permission to dream bigger Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Listen to this inspiring episode now and remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow business owner. You don’t have to build your business alone. This podcast is here to help you Become Your Own Boss.

    28 min

  7. JAN 2

    284 - Why You Don’t Need More Goals...Just This One Thing

    In this inspiring New Year episode, Monica shares how choosing one word each year has helped guide her personal and business growth, especially in seasons of transition and discomfort. Reflecting on the lessons of past words and revealing her 2026 word of the year, she invites listeners to consider a simpler, more grounded approach to goal-setting. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, Monica shares gentle prompts to help you pick a word that aligns with the version of you and who you desire to become...a word that supports your vision, challenges your comfort zone, and anchors your year with clarity. Episode Quote: Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~ James Baldwin What you will learn in this episode: How to choose one word to guide your year How to let your word support both life and business How to reflect on last year to set meaningful intentions How to embrace discomfort as part of personal and business evolution How to use a guiding word as a decision-making lens Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss: Sign up for the Level Up Living Newsletter: Click Here KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM Join the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠ ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com

    10 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    283 - How You Can Build the CEO Version of Yourself?

    In this solo episode, Monica Allen unpacks the real reason success isn't about grand gestures. It’s about consistent, purposeful choices. With stories from her own entrepreneurial path, Monica introduces a three-part framework: awareness, alignment, and intention, with a clear vision as the anchor. These pillars help you design the life and business you truly want. You’ll walk away with practical reflection tools and a 10-minute weekly check-in exercise to start showing up like the CEO version of yourself. Starting now. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the hustle, this episode will challenge you to ask: Is my schedule matching my dreams? Episode Quote: What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while. ~Gretchen Rubin You are always one decision away from a completely different life. ~ Mel Robbins What you will learn in this episode: How to create a clear vision for your future self How to identify energy drains and recognize what fuels you How to make small adjustments that lead to big results How to use a weekly 10-minute check-in for growth How to act with intention instead of living on autopilot KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM Join the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠ ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com

    13 min
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Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of business ownership. This podcast is for you if you desire to start your own business & defy the odds of failure or you are less than 5 years into your business & desire to grow your revenue and profit. Learn from diverse entrepreneurs and experts about marketing, team dynamics, finances, social media, and more. Entrepreneurship might feel isolating at times, but with this podcast by your side, you'll never walk alone. Elevate your business game and master your entrepreneurial life and truly become a BOSS.

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