by Ruth Gilbey
Hello and welcome to the Inspiring women in business podcast. My name is Ruth Gilbey, and I’m a business and marketing coach. I’m on a mission to inspire women to start and play bigger in business. You can expect practical advice, inspiring stories and a lot of aha moments as we uncover and kick to the curb all the obstacles you have been putting in your way.
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September 11, 2023
<p dir="ltr">There are so many messages out there about pushing through your comfort zone you can end up thinking if it doesn’t hurt I must be doing it wrong. But what if you need your business to be comfortable and safe because you’re already dealing with life stuff? For example looking after elderly parents, being a career, or dealing with a chronic illness? </p> <p dir="ltr">In this interview, Laura shares how she’s adapted her own business to suit her, her goals, and her family. And how she’s expanding her comfort zone rather than pushing through it. Laura shares valuable lessons she learned that changed and simplified the way she runs her business.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key takeaways from this episode</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Voxer works like leaving a voicemail message on Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger, but there isn’t a time limit to how long the message can be.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">The person can listen in real-time while you’re leaving a message in Voxer.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">We need someone accountable to keep our work on track and motivated.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">We can learn how to have a successful business without burning ourselves out.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Working on something without burning out is a choice you have to own.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Choosing not to burn yourself out gives you space to be more creative and earn more.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">It’s better to expand your comfort zone than go out of it.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Your business will have its hard parts, but you don’t have to make it harder for yourself.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Always ask yourself how you can make things easier and simpler.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Dig deep and figure out what is making things hard to be able to work on it more effectively.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">There are many ways to do things; You can always pick the strategy that will work for you.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:04 Intro</p> <p dir="ltr">01:08 Episode Intro</p> <p dir="ltr">02:18 How Laura Robinson changed the way she does her business</p> <p dir="ltr">03:41 How Voxer works</p> <p dir="ltr">06:59 Who Laura is and what her business looks like now</p> <p dir="ltr">08:14 How Laura progressed into mentoring</p> <p dir="ltr">09:49 The benefits of having someone to keep your business on track</p> <p dir="ltr">11:31 Laura’s thoughts on having comfy businesses</p> <p dir="ltr">13:53 Laura’s advice on creating a successful business without burning out</p> <p dir="ltr">18:48 Laura’s focus this year</p> <p dir="ltr">20:29 Laura’s comfy business newsletter</p> <p dir="ltr">24:29 Expanding our comfort zones</p> <p dir="ltr">27:09 Finding ways to make hard things simpler</p> <p dir="ltr">29:25 Laura’s advice on making hard things more comfortable</p> <p dir="ltr">31:39 Picking the right strategy that works for you</p> <p dir="ltr">33:40 How to connect with Laura</p> <p dir="ltr">34:39 Outro</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to connect with Laura Robinson:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "http://worditude.co.uk/newsletter">worditude.co.uk/newsletter</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect and know more about Ruth Gilbey here:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Coaching: <a href= "https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching">https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/">https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/">https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/</a></p> <p> </p>
July 18, 2023
<p dir="ltr">During Covid, Amy Jones had a moment where she thought it was game over for her in-person yoga business. Still, after a conversation with her Mum, who offered her money to get her through the next 6 months, Amy decided no Covid wasn’t going to take away her business.</p> <p dir="ltr">She then learned everything she could about taking her business online, and that’s how our paths crossed in 2021 during a live round of my free Business Breakthrough Training. We’ve been working together inside my business coaching membership online business collective for over a year and nearly as long working 1-2-1 together.</p> <p dir="ltr">Amy now mentors other yoga teachers on how to have profitable yoga businesses they’re proud of and has a successful online yoga business and an enviable easy way of doing her marketing and making sales. </p> <p dir="ltr">She’s a true inspiration, have a listen. </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key takeaways from this episode</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Take advantage of the many things you can access and learn through the different online platforms.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">There should always be a fair value exchange for what you’re doing. <strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Lead the way in asking the right price and refrain from copying others’ service rates.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">If you’re not charging enough, you’re also not insuring commitment.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Learn the seasonal rhythm of your business and plan for it well.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Turn the spotlight away from you and turn it to the people who seek your service.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">We often beat ourselves up for being human but remember we’re doing our best to help and serve.</li> <li dir="ltr">Investing in yourself changes your attitude; It makes you feel more accountable.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Aside from the support you are getting from your family, get yourself in a community of people who do the same business and experts in your field too.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">You are the one who makes the rules in your business.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">There are a lot of tactics to sell, and you have to be human behind these tactics.<strong><br /></strong></li> <li dir="ltr">Make offers, make money. Always make an offer after telling people how you can help them.<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:04 Intro</p> <p dir="ltr">01:05 Episode Guest: Amy Jones</p> <p dir="ltr">02:03 How Amy ended up with her business</p> <p dir="ltr">03:23 How Amy’s business is operating today</p> <p dir="ltr">05:03 How she overcomes her tech fears</p> <p dir="ltr">06:38 On being a generator and taking actions</p> <p dir="ltr">09:34 Why Amy is passionate about teaching yoga teachers</p> <p dir="ltr">12:29 The challenging part of the business and the right mindset to overcome it</p> <p dir="ltr">17:08 Asking the right price to keep the business going</p> <p dir="ltr">20:00 Amy’s best bit of advice on money mindset</p> <p dir="ltr">24:57 Joining the Business Collective and the importance of getting into a community of people in the same business</p> <p dir="ltr">35:51 The right thinking around launching and using online platforms for the launch</p> <p dir="ltr">38:32 Making the Rules in your business</p> <p dir="ltr">40:50 How to be human behind the selling tactics you do</p> <p dir="ltr">42:33 How to connect with Amy</p> <p dir="ltr">43:58 Amy’s advice on selling more and making time for revenue-generating activities</p> <p dir="ltr">46:32 Outro</p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to connect with Amy Jones:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "http://www.amy-yoga.com/">www.amy-yoga.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/amyyoga.teacher.trainer/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/amyyoga.teacher.trainer/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Podcast: Prosperous Yogini</p> <p dir="ltr">Apple Podcast: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prosperous-yogini/id1627989066"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prosperous-yogini/id1627989066</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/244DbI7trXPlLePjJDBMoI">https://open.spotify.com/show/244DbI7trXPlLePjJDBMoI</a> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Nina Gordon: <a href= "https://ninajgordon.com/">https://ninajgordon.com/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>More about Ruth:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Hi, I’m Ruth, a business coach specializing in helping freelancers and business owners adjust their mindset and their marketing so they can get fully booked with clients they LOVE to work with. I’ve helped hundreds of self-employed women achieve the time and money freedom they craved.</p> <p dir="ltr">I’ve started this podcast because when I first went all in and left the corporate world to be a freelancer, I was grateful for any work that came my way. After over 20 years of freelancing and working for other people, I started to realize I’d created a glass ceiling for myself.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 2017, I finally started listening to that voice that had been telling me for a long time that I wasn’t doing what I loved and fulfilling my true potential. It took a critical illness to give me that wake-up call. I don’t want the same to happen to you.</p> <p dir="ltr">You can expect practical advice, inspiring stories, and a lot of aha moments as we uncover and kick to the curb all the obstacles you have been putting in your way.</p> <p dir="ltr">I’m on a mission to inspire women to start and play bigger in business.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect and know more about Ruth Gilbey here:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Coaching: <a href= "https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching">https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/">https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/">https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/</a></p> <p> </p>
June 19, 2023
<p>Unclear boundaries attract the wrong clients. When you start to work better around your value, your ideal clients will be ready to work with you. This will save a lot of your time and resources in the long run.</p> <p>In this episode, Ruth talks about how much you should give away for free and how you should decide on what is worth it. She shares her experience with setting up clear boundaries and finding the right clients for her business.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Listen and Enjoy!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key takeaways from this episode</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work around your value, have clear boundaries, and be open to updating and revising them as your business evolves.</li> <li>Networking and talking to people give insights into who your ideal clients are, what they need, and what they are looking for.</li> <li>You have to try and experience things for yourself to decide what is right for you.</li> <li>Sometimes saying no means you set boundaries so people know they can't pick your brain for free, waste your time, and have lots of coffee chats with you.</li> <li>Saying yes to doing something for free can also get you in front of someone else’s audience.</li> <li>Many people find giving things for free rewarding. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>No one strategy works for everyone. It is up to you to decide if something is worth it.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>To best decide on which strategy will work for you, you have to look at what stage you are in your business and what you’re trying to achieve.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:17 Podcast Intro</p> <p>01:20 Today’s Episode</p> <p>02:26 How Ruth started setting boundaries in her business</p> <p>04:56 Finding the right people to work with</p> <p>06:28 Getting insights and research for valuable content while talking to people</p> <p>08:36 Should you do paid webinars and challenges to launch your next course?</p> <p>10:20 When does doing things for free work?</p> <p>11:31 Ruth’s audiences’ thoughts on working for free</p> <p>13:28 Deciding on a fair value exchange</p> <p>14:28 Never undercharge again</p> <p>15:12 Outro</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>More about Ruth:</strong></p> <p>Hi, I’m Ruth, a business coach specializing in helping freelancers and business owners adjust their mindset and their marketing so they can get fully booked with clients they LOVE to work with. I’ve helped hundreds of self-employed women achieve the time and money freedom they craved.</p> <p>I’ve started this podcast because when I first went all in and left the corporate world to be a freelancer, I was grateful for any work that came my way. After over 20 years of freelancing and working for other people, I started to realize I’d created a glass ceiling for myself.</p> <p>In 2017, I finally started listening to that voice that had been telling me for a long time that I wasn’t doing what I loved and fulfilling my true potential. It took a critical illness to give me that wake-up call. I don’t want the same to happen to you.</p> <p>You can expect practical advice, inspiring stories, and a lot of aha moments as we uncover and kick to the curb all the obstacles you have been putting in your way.</p> <p>I’m on a mission to inspire women to start and play bigger in business.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect and know more about Ruth Gilbey here:</strong></p> <p>Coaching: <a href= "https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching">https://www.ruthgilbey.com/coaching</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/">https://www.facebook.com/ruthgilbeymarketingandcoaching/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/">https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gilbey/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbey/</a></p>
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Hello and welcome to the Inspiring women in business podcast. My name is Ruth Gilbey, and I’m a business and marketing coach. I’m on a mission to inspire women to start and play bigger in business.
You can expect practical advice, inspiring stories and a lot of aha moments as we uncover and kick to the curb all the obstacles you have been putting in your way.
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