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We've all received the emails, the once touting what success we can have in 2017 if we just start focusing on it right now, ditching 2016 long before it's done.  Don't do it! Take action and get more out of this year, while setting yourself up for 2017.   Resources 12 Week Year Book Review Planathon   Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It's time for another book review and we're so excited to share this one with you. This month we're reading The Big Leap and it's so well time for each of us, we can't wait to hear how it is for you.   Resources The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Your content is valuable, and you don't actually need to create more, you just need to do more with it. This week Stacey and Brandy dig in on making the most of your Facebook Live content. It doesn't have to be something else to create, it can be a jump off for ALL YOUR OTHER CONTENT.   Resources Rev.com Scribie.com Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Welcome to the last quarter of 2016, this month we're talking about really setting yourself up for success in the last quarter of this year. It's time to get real guys, those goals won't reach themselves. Is Facebook Ads your best choice right now? Keeping your list QUALITY! Taking time off... Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It's time to shine a light on another one of those things that we all feel and we all think we're the only one who feels it...  It's ok if sometimes you don't LOVE every minute of your business, it's more than ok, it's going to happen. The important thing is what comes next.   Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

As we build our businesses it's easy to want to follow in the steps of someone who is more successful, or more established. The reality is though we can quickly get caught up in comparing ourselves to everyone else. It's critical that we stand in OUR brand and OUR voice.  So how do you get inspired, and stay authentic?   Resources Stacey Reviews Twist on Hit the Mic   Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It's that time again, this month we're reading The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer. Together we sit down and talk about why we loved the book, what we learned, and how inspired we are to tell our own stories.   Resources The Art of Asking Amanda Palmer's Open Letter About Motherhood Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

If you're currently trading your time for money, you're leaving a lot of money on the table. It's easy for us to forget the value our knowledge, experience, and education have. In addition to sharing our own experience and lessons learned, we're sharing how to make the change, and why your clients will love you for it.   Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Its' a new month, and NOW is the time to find out what you need to know right now. This month Stacey and Brandy are talking about 3 things that are ALWAYS relevant, and we often need to revisit. What is your audience looking for? Going LIVE Repurposing your content. Resources SearchWP MOZ  Rev Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Knowing WHO you're talking to really does answer ALL the questions.  It's the key to pricing, products, placement, and promotion... seriously guys, all the questions. And yes there is A LOT of resistance to doing this, but it's one of the most important things you'll do in your business.   Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

This month we have a book originally recommended by Marie Forleo, we're reading Abundance. This book is about mindset, but on a global scale.  Together we sit down and talk about the mindset, and business lessons we learned in this book.   Resources Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It's Friday which means today we're going into our three things you must know, and we're going to be talking about direct marketing stuff. Whenever you're buying into sort of those larger companies and you're selling products for them, like in the old days it was like Tupperware, Avon and Mary Kay and now there are a gazillion of them for like fitness, weight loss, makeup, nails, lashes, all the things, all the things. We're going to talk about three things you need to know if you're in that space because 1) I see a lot of people doing it really, really poorly. 2) I don't think the training that you get from them directly is as solid as it could be. 3) There is a fair amount of you who are leaving a lot of money on the table by doing it in a way that is actively repelling customers instead of bringing them in which is the goal. If you are not in the direct marketing space, if you're not somebody who does this. If you're a solopreneur who has your own products and services, this is still going to be worthwhile

We hear a lot about how valuable podcasts are as a content marketing tool, we love them (which is why we have one). But ultimately you have to decide if it's best for your business and your audience. So before you head out and buy the nicest mic you can find and sound proof your office, slow down, and consider 3 things.   Resource  Biz BFFs Podcasting Knowledge Bomb (Members Only) Rockbook Wave Connect with Us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Last month we started a new series, Three Things You Need to Know, and this month we're bringing it back. We're talking about social media and what you need to know about Instagram Stories. We're covering websites, and the importance of giving your website (and analytics) a check-up. Plus we're issuing you an important challenge that might pair well with a glass of wine (or whiskey).   Resource Instagram CEO on Stories: Snapchat Deserves All The Credit - TechCruch What should you blog about? Forget Asking a Magic 8 Ball, Google Analytics Can Tell YouConnect with us Connect with Us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Although unpleasant, sometimes things need our attention. As business owners we often have a lot things that need our attention. But are you ready to deal with them? That's exactly what we're talking about today, what to get ready, and how to make sure you can take care of you and whatever needs to be done if something comes up.  Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

Influence is a necessary part of what we do as business owners. Our job is to show clients and customers that we have the thing that they need to solve their problem. And that's what influence is, as it's simplest.  Robert B. Cialdini walks us through several ways to do that in his book Influence, and we're reviewing it for you right now.   Resources Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini  Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Need some support? A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It's tough when you put a lot of time and energy into something and it ends up with crickets. And it happens to all of us with all sorts of things.  Maybe it's an event, or a webinar, or a podcast, or a new program. It happens to all of us. The important thing to do is to pout, yes pouting is ok, and then LEARN.  Take the lesson, get back out there, and try it again. Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Take the challenge, get visible somewhere new. A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

We're launching a new monthly series today, sharing 3 things you need to know each month.  Especially in the space that we fill, things are changing all the time. We want to share what's relevant right now, and how to make sure YOU know what's going on. PLUS we're issuing you a challenge. A challenge to get visible!  Resources Twitter Engage App Twitter Analytics Connect with us Facebook Twitter Instagram What to do next? Take the challenge, get visible somewhere new. A great place to do that is Biz BFFs. Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

It is so easy to get stuck in the cycle of content consumption, yes, consumption. We have videos, podcasts, blog posts, social media, live streams, events, and of course coaching programs and free challenges. The choices are endless. The value in them comes in the taking action though, and that's a part we tend to skip. This episode we're talking about how to make MORE of your consumption so it has an actual impact on your business.   What to do next? Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.

This month in the Biz BFFs book club we're reading Daring Greatly, and it's been fantastic. The best part of this book is that if you need a break from the standard issue marketing speak, or the fire in your belly push for hustle, this is your book. The lessons will touch so many parts of your life, listen in as we share a few of our favorites. Resources Daring Greatly - Brené Brown What to do next? Invest in yourself and join us inside Biz BFFs, get your access TODAY.