Sunset Provisions Janelle Nicole

Walking away from a full-time job and pursuing entrepreneurship is far from easy. Alex Davis and I have had our fair share of struggles during our time working in corporate America, but in today's episode, we get to discuss what the path towards career freedom looked like for us both. From big four accountant to financially conscious life and business coach, we learn about the steps Alex Davis took to get where she’s at today -- happy, fulfilled, and thriving.
Join Alex Davis and me as we discuss how to survive comfortably through vision boards, understanding expenses, utilizing therapy, creating a savings pool, not waiting for retirement, and knowing when to rest to prevent burnout.
Want to hear more from Alex Davis? Follow her on Instagram @alexandriachanel_cpa
Interested in working with Alex Davis? Check out her website www.agataxservices.com 
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Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram
Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

What comes to mind when you think of an entrepreneur?
 
Personally speaking, entrepreneurs give me a scammer/hustler vibe. I thought that they were broke, constantly asking for money, and struggling.
 
Now what actually makes up an entrepreneur is far more interesting. Entrepreneurs are often problem solvers, can handle discipline, have the ability to see the vision in the future, have a logic-based brain, are organized, are delusional, and have humility/the ability to seek out support.
 
I'm dealing with one of the biggest business hurdles ever to date, so I know a lot of other entrepreneurs would have quit or not known how to move forward. 
 
I used to think entrepreneurship was for everyone, but for a lot more people than we initially think.
 
Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart.
Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram.
Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.  

At some point in your business, you’ll have to have what I call a sales conversation. You’ll need to speak to someone with the intent of selling them something.
 
For some, that makes people's stomachs turn. Their biggest fear is appearing too salesy.
 
It’s not sleazy to tell someone who needs the thing you offer, that you have a solution. Everyone in our program provides a business that solves a real problem. 
 
Think about what problem your business is solving, how well is your business solving it, do you genuinely believe in the solution you’re offering, and what needs to change.
 
Selling is being confident in the value you provide and positioning yourself in front of people who need that solution. But that’s hard. That’s a skill. 
 
Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart.
Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram.
Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.   

What is the importance of investing in yourself? It's a question business coach Kae Whitaker tackles with me this episode. Going on nine years of coaching entrepreneurs, Kae was my first ever coach, and we're talking everything coaching, mindset, and yes, the importance of investing in you. 
Wanna work with Kae Whitaker? Visit:  Workwithkae.com 
Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.
Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram
Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.   

On September 17th, we hosted our virtual Lost to Launched retreat, and y'all, it was a HUGE success. And now we're bringing the best of our panel to you! Guest panelists Ashley Ross, Pamela Rosario, & Lexi Jay are all six figure side hustlers turned full-time entrepreneurs. Hear what they have to say on everything from changing your mindset to finding your community. Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us @sidebizsmart.   Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on Tik Tok or Instagram   Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/. 

Marketing is so consuming, you get swept away. Even for me, I’ve been finding that marketing efforts take the largest and most consistent hours in my schedule. 
A mistake a lot of new entrepreneurs make is letting marketing be the primary goal and getting swept away in the pursuit of new clients. Your number one priority should be the extreme and utmost delight of the clients in front of you. 
I'll be honest with you, providing quality service/product isn’t enough. That’s the bare minimum. 
More often than not, people are displeased when they invest too much time in products, services, and coaching programs because the marketing was fantastic but the actual product and service didn't give the expectations they had for the day. We are looking not just to be a good service provider or offer products, we want to delight people and want them to walk away feeling so glad they made the investment with us.
When there's growth from marketing, you can see that past and former clients have done the work and shouted us out on their large platforms. When those clients do that we get the most followers, engagements, and applications to our program.
Delighting clients will be your greatest source of income, growth, and fulfillment in your business. Focus on them. 
Go to our IG over @sidebizsmart or check out our website at sidebizsmart.com to grab more info or your ticket now!
 
Wanna listen to the full episode? Grab it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
 
Looking for entrepreneurial tips and biz advice? Follow us on IG or Tik Tok @sidebizsmart.
 
Want to follow the host? Find Janelle here: @heyjnicole on TikTok or Instagram.
 
Interested in programs and pivot advice, take a look at our website https://sidebizsmart.com/.