Beautifullycomplicated Podcast

Scaling is Complicated - in this episode we're focusing on key strategies to undertake as you begin to scale.________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Prepping for Change is Complicated - in this episode we're focusing on some key things you can do to prep your business for an economic shift.________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Customer Experience is more than just a marketing buzzword of the 2010s. It's a value-add for your business when done the right way. Let's talk about how you can implement better customer experience in your business operations! ________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Know Your MomentIn this bonus special episode, we're talking about your business finances and you getting intimate with them. We want you to KNOW YOUR MONEY. When you know your money, you make decisions on how best to leverage where you are to get where you want to be.LET'S TALK MONEY!____________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Annual Planning is ComplicatedIt's a new year! That means it's time to work on your plans to reach those new year goals for your business. This episode will walk you through what is needed to have a successful annual planning meeting to see the success you want in your business this year.Download the Annual Planning Flowchart. Happy planning!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - From Now to NextWe're headed into a new year! Before you roll out your 'new year, new me' mantra, let's do some introspective exercises to look back and ahead to realize our vision for ourselves. We're guiding you through 2 exercises in this In The Moment episode - Rear View Mirror exercise & The Road Ahead exercise. Grab your favorite journal and download the question guide to use as we work through this exercise to get you ready for the new year.Happy New Year from Beautifully Complicated Podcast & The DeVain Collective team. See you in 2022! ____________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Jumping InYou've been dreaming about it. It's been burning in your belly. You're ready to birth your next. You're ready to start your entrepreneurial journey. Stop talking about it and let's do it! This episode is a message to those who have been on the fence. We want you to jump into your next and make it happen TODAY!JUMP IN!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Systematizing is ComplicatedLet's talk SYSTEMS! A business with rock solid systems is a business that's positioned to succeed. Listen in to this episode to learn 5 watch outs that customers experience that shows a business lacks systems and 5 tips on what you can start doing now to get on track to build systems in business. We're giving you the first few steps on the journey to a systematized business.Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s build some systems!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Growing Pains are ComplicatedIt's time to talk about growth! A growing business is always great. It means more customers, more revenue, and the ability to add more team members. You're seeing your vision on a larger scale. Who doesn't want that? Unfortunately we're not always prepared for growth when it starts happen. Let's talk about growing pains and how to prepare for growth.Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s grow our biz!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - From Purpose to ImpactIn this In the Moment special, we're taking a moment to introduce you to The DeVain Collective (the company behind the pod) founded by the host, Sheena. Sharing her why, Sheena details the motivation and mission behind the business, the framework, and the services that can help your business go from sales to scale. Check out the special to learn more about what solid operations can do for you and your business - taking you from purpose to impact!____________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Leading with a MessageA great leader usually has a great message - a clarion call that resonates and connects with those who end up following them to help affect change. In this In the Moment special, let's chat quickly about crafting the transformational message that centers your cause and your why.Grab your pen and paper! Let's craft a message!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Leadership is ComplicatedRunning a business is one thing. Being a great leader and displaying leadership is another. This episode explores what leadership is, 5 key characteristics of a good & effective leader, and building a team of leaders. Using the example of an event that happened at Basecamp, we're diving into all things leadership in this episode. Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s be great leaders!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Creating Your A-TeamIn this In the Moment special, the focus is on your personal team. We like to think of it as your A-team. These are the folks in your life who inspire & motivate you to live fully. They pour into you and you pour into them. This is our chosen team who can help us become our best selves - from friends, mentors, and therapists to spiritual partners and personal trainers.Check out the show and begin the work of building YOUR A-team!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Team building is ComplicatedGrowing a business starts with not just having the right offer, but really with having the right team. You can have a business and run it well by yourself, but you’ll eventually hit a wall. If you want to see it grow and go to new levels, you need to hire! The right team will level up your business.In this episode, we’re talking about understanding your business, your values, and your needs so you can hire the right people to fill them. We’re also hitting on the key roles you want to eventually hire or have on your team so that you can be positioned for growth in your business.Check out our sample Administrative Assistant job posting to copy and make your own version as you start to build your team!Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s hire!________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Testimonials are ComplicatedCustomers who have shopped with you can be your biggest cheerleaders and your best marketers. Let’s talk about what it means to grab those testimonials and use them to your advantage in business.In this episode you will learn the best sources to gather organic testimonials and how best to use them in your business to help you capture the sales from new customers.Listen to the show, take notes, brainstorm on how you can start using those testimonials to grow your business.________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Shonda RhimesAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the third of four episodes, the spotlight is on Shonda Rhimes - the ultimate storyteller who have written and produced some of the best shows on TV from Grey's Anatomy to Bridgerton and co-founder of ShondaLand! Check out the show to learn all about how this storyteller became a household name.Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Rosalind BrewerAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the second of four episodes, the spotlight is on Rosalind Brewer - a businesswoman who went from scientist to the c-suite of major corporations. Learn a little more about Rosalind and be inspired in carving out your own path to success.Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Mary Ellen PleasantAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the first of four episodes, the spotlight is on Mary Ellen Pleasant. Businesswoman and investor of the late 19th and early 20th century who leverage her wealth to aid in abolition and civil rights. Learn more about Mary Ellen and her life story in this episode. Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Crushing Goals is ComplicatedIt's time to set those 2021 Business Goals (and personal ones too!). It's January. A new year. We're focused on meeting those successes we want to see in 2021. The successes we want in our business and in our personal lives and we're getting specific about it. In this episode, 5 questions will guide you on your journey to creating and crushing your 2021 goals.What is success for my business (or personal life) in 2021?How do I measure success?What is the path to success?How do we do this?What triggers an adjustment or pivot?Listen to the show, take notes, brainstorm, then request a copy of our Goal Planning Toolkit (click the link) to get you ready for 2021!Go crush those goals!___________________________________________________New Mini-Course launched - Optimize the Process is a mini-course focused on helping you with doing the sustainability work in your biz by writing and implementing standard operating procedures and training. Purchase it today!Check out The DeVa

In the Moment - Centering YouOn this bonus special episode of the Beautifully Complicated Podcast, we're laying all the focus on you. Yes, you! As we wrap up the year of 2020 (thank God!), we're taking some time to take care of ourselves and make sure we're ready to enter 2021 with a beautiful spirit filled with hope and peace. How are we doing that? By doing these 4 things to Center You:Expressing GratitudeDoing something nice for yourselfSetting 2021 Goals & Intentions (download the free workbook here)Getting RestCentering you will help you recharge and reset so you're rejuvenated for the new year.This is the last Beautifully Complicated episode for 2020. We'll see you in 2021!It’s a great show, so make sure you hit that like button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available and share it with friends and family! That’s how you keep the conversation going! I’d love to hear from you and engage. I swear I don’t bite :)How to connect with The DeVain Collective or She