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Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business Monica Allen
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5.0 • 61 Ratings
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Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 20 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/support
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209 - Are You Communicating Enough in Your Business?
In this episode of the Become Your Own Boss podcast, Monica Allen highlights the crucial role of communication in business. Reflecting on a recent supplier issue, Monica discusses how clear communication can prevent misunderstandings, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain your brand reputation. Learn how effective communication builds trust, facilitates problem-solving, and boosts team morale.
Episode Quote: Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity. ~Nat Turner
In this episode you will learn...
Why is communication crucial in business?
How can communication improve customer satisfaction?
What are the consequences of poor communication with suppliers?
Tune in for insights on mastering communication to overcome challenges and become a more effective business owner. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share the podcast.
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss:
Get Monica's FREE ebook 11 Essential Secrets to Small Business Success
Join the Become Your Own Boss Community
Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast
Email: monica@monicaallen.com
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208 - Why I am breaking up with Tesla
In this episode, Monica explores the importance of excellent customer service. After frustrating experiences with Tesla and a local restaurant, she reflects on how crucial service is for small business success. We'll discuss practical tips to enhance your customer service and why it's a key differentiator in today's market. Tune in to learn how to turn every customer interaction into an opportunity to build loyalty and trust.
Episode Quote:
Customer service is the new marketing, its’ what differentiates one business from another. ~ Jay Baer
11 Essential Secrets to Small Business Success available at:
https://www.monicaallen.com/
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207 - Sailing into Business Success: What a Disney Cruise Can Teach Us
Join Monica as she share her latest adventure aboard a Disney Cruise and uncover the invaluable business lessons discovered along the way. From creating a joyful workplace and the power of subtle branding to the importance of logoed apparel and customer appreciation, this episode is packed with insights that can transform your business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you'll find practical tips and inspiration to bring a touch of Disney magic to your own ventures. Don't miss these takeaways from one of the happiest places on earth!
Episode Quote: Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends. ~Walt Disney
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss:
Get Monica's FREE ebook 11 Essential Secrets to Small Business Success
Join the Become Your Own Boss Community
Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast
Email: monica@monicaallen.com
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206 - THROWBACK: Fast Pass to Success: Ways to Maximize Every Moment
In this throwback episode, we explore how to reclaim your time, grow your business, and leave a lasting legacy. Join Monica as she shares personal stories and practical strategies to help you Fast Pass your life. Discover the DOTS methodology—Delegate, Outsource, Technology & Tools, Simplify—that she uses to maximize her time and achieve her goals. From leveraging household help to implementing time-saving tools like Instacart and Trainual, you'll learn actionable tips to streamline your life and business. Plus, get inspired by her family’s amusement park adventures and the legacy she aims to create.
Don’t forget to check out our Live Life by Your Design Workshop happening on July 8th. Register here and take control of your time to live a life designed by you!
Episode Quote: The Bad News is time flies. The good news is You’re the Pilot. ~ Michael Altshuler
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss:
Get Monica's FREE ebook 11 Essential Secrets to Small Business Success
Join the Become Your Own Boss Community
Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast
Email: monica@monicaallen.com
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205 - Halfway There...Reflecting and Realigning for Success
As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, it's the perfect time to reassess the goals we set at the beginning of the year. In this episode, Monica reflects on the importance of reviewing our progress and the powerful role that systems and habits play in achieving our dreams. She shares insights from James Clear's Masterclass and discusses her personal method of keeping goals front and center. Tune in for a motivating discussion that will inspire you to take a fresh look at your goals and set a clear path for the rest of the year.
Episode Quote:
If successful and unsuccessful people share the same goals, then the goal cannot be what differentiates the winners from the losers. ~James Clear (Atomic Habits)
Register Now for the Live Life By Your Design Workshop:
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204 - The Life Blood of Your Business
On this episode Monica revisits her interview with Jennifer Grayer from the very early days of the podcast where they discuss the 2 key components of every business: customers and employees. Without either of them, your business cannot exist. You don't want to miss this episode because Jennifer gives insight into her decision to close her business after 5 years.
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Customer Reviews
Value Bomb!
This podcast has a ton of actionable strategies and tactics for building a business. It was my pleasure to offer a few unique Instagram metrics insights to help business owners get results from their social media efforts. Honored to be among the brilliant minds here!💖
So good!
I love your podcast! You and your guest share practical tips and experience with your listeners. The episode lengths are a perfect way for me to effortlessly get nuggets of information and inspiration!
Thank you Monica!
I have appreciated your practical explanation of business development for business beginners. I also appreciate that you role real-life, family life, into the mix as that impacts decisions so much. Thank you for this podcast! Dinalynn Rosenbush | The Language Of Play
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