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Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 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…
Episodes
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
268 - The Money Mistakes That Are Harming Your Business
In this powerful episode, host Monica welcomes financial expert and Young Money podcast host Tracie Bissett to talk about one of the most stressful aspects of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
267 - My Daughter Lost. Then THIS Changed Everything.
Sometimes, the losses we face aren’t the end—they’re actually redirection. In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica shares a powerful story about her…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
266 - Are You Speaking Your Customer’s Language?
What happens when your message doesn’t match your audience? In this episode, Monica shares a powerful insight sparked by her return to the classroom and how it…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
265 - How You Can Make the Most of Your Business’s Slow Season
In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica shares a message every entrepreneur needs to hear: seasonality is normal. Whether you’re in your first year or…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
264 - How Many of These AI Shifts Are You Using in Your Business?
In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica welcomes back business partner and resident AI expert Ethan King to unpack the latest AI breakthroughs that…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
263 - THROWBACK: The Overlooked Business Standard Every Entrepreneur Needs
In this throwback episode, Monica gets real about one of the least glamorous, yet most powerful tools for building a business that lasts: Standard Operating…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
262 - Can You Really Do Anything? Here's the Truth
In this episode, Monica reflects on a simple but powerful truth her daughter shared: “Things are so much easier when you learn them.” Through the story of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
261 - The Takeaways That Make You a Smarter Boss
In this episode, Monica Allen brings back some of her most valuable 2 Minute Takeaway lessons—bite-sized tips that pack a powerful punch. From building better…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
260 - What I’d Still Tell Any Entrepreneur
Episode Quote: The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. ~B.B. King This week, I’m reaching back and bringing forward…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
259 - Is Rest the Business Move You’ve Been Missing?
Episode Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne Lamott Do you feel like stepping away from your…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
258 -Is Your Mindset helping You Build Your Dream...or Holding You Back?
In this throwback episode, Monica returns to one of the most powerful tools every entrepreneur possesses: their mindset. With stories, personal insights, and a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
257 - How Can You Reset and Recommit to Your Goals Right Now?
We’re officially halfway through the year and if your goals feel distant, forgotten, or buried under everyday demands, this episode is your reset button. In…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
256 - What 20 Years in Business Can Teach You
In this milestone episode, Monica reflects on 20 transformative years of entrepreneurship since walking away from her corporate job. She shares the 11 most…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
255 - How Far Would You Go to Build the Life You Want?
In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica unpacks the powerful lessons learned from her conversation with Trish Skelfo, a successful franchise broker and…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
254 - What If You Could Skip the Startup Struggle?
In this episode of Monica chats with Trish Skelfo, a leading franchise broker who built her business from zero to seven figures—starting with just $1,500 and a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
253 - Can You Afford to Share What You Really Believe?
When is the right time to take a stand—and when is silence the smarter move? In this thought-provoking episode, Monica shares her personal journey as an…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
252 - How AI Is Changing Around You & What to Do Next with Ethan King
In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica welcomes back entrepreneur, author, and AI strategist Ethan King to unpack what’s currently happening in the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
251 - Are You Playing by Your Rules or Someone Else’s?
In this episode, we’re getting real about the pressure to grow, hustle, and perform according to everyone else’s expectations. Whether it’s social media…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
250 - Could the Dream You’re Avoiding Change Everything?
What if the dream you’ve been avoiding is the one that could change everything? In this episode, Monica reflects on seven powerful lessons sparked by her…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
249 - How a Kitchen Table Dream Became a National Fashion Brand with Tracy Nicole
In this inspiring episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica sits down with Tracy Nicole—a powerhouse fashion designer, author, and philanthropist whose story…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
248 - What If You’re the One Holding YOU Back?
What does five years of podcasting teach you about life, business, and legacy? In this powerful season opener, Monica marks the 5-year anniversary of Become…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
247 - Have We Lost the Art of Conversation? Why It Still Matters in Life and Business
Are you truly present when others speak—or just waiting for your turn? In this powerful solo episode, Monica invites listeners to rediscover the lost art of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
246 - What You Can Do Now to Shield Your Business From Shifting Costs
In this episode Monica unpacks the very real impact of newly announced tariffs (and the pause) —and what you, as a business owner, can do to protect your…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
245 - Can You Afford for YOU to Take a Break?
In this eye-opening episode, Monica speaks directly to the solo entrepreneurs, the sole proprietors, and the self-made bosses making it happen every single…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
244 - Boss Up Book - How Could Your Business Improve If You Hugged Your Haters?
In this episode Monica breaks down the book Hug Your Haters by Jay Baer and shares the mindset shift that transformed how she handles customer complaints. Once…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
243 - How Can You Make Sales Feel More Like Service?
In this episode Monica shares the sales strategies that have fueled her multi-million dollar business—and they might not be what you expect. With just three…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
242 - If You Don't Have This...You Don't Have a Business
Are you feeling overwhelmed running your business solo or with a small team? You’re not alone. Many solopreneurs and small business owners struggle to juggle…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
241 -Want to Build a Winning Team? Start Here
Hiring the right people can make or break your business, yet so many entrepreneurs rush the process—only to regret it later. In this episode, Monica shares…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
240 - How You Can Keep Employees Engaged from Day One
Bringing on a new team member is exciting, but are you setting them (and your business) up for long-term success? In this episode, Monica sits down with…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
239: Oops!!! The Scaling Strategy I Almost Forgot
Last week, Monica shared key strategies that helped scale her business, but there was one powerful tool she left out—email marketing. This one strategy changed…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
238 - Are You Ready to Scale Your Business? 11 Practical Principles
How do you scale a business without burning out or breaking the bank? In this episode, Monica shares 11 proven strategies that helped her grow her business…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
237 - How to Find the Right Business for You?
How do you know if you're starting the right business? Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with this question, wondering if their idea is the right fit or if…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
236 - What’s Stopping You from Building a Six-Figure Side Hustle?
Have you ever wondered how people make money online without selling a product of their own? Affiliate marketing might be your answer! In this episode, Monica…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
235 - Are There Changes You Need to Drive Business Growth?
Join the Boss Collective Zoom Party Change is inevitable, but are you using it to your advantage? In this episode, Monica shares her personal journey of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
234 - How You Can Save Time, Money, and Stress Using AI in 2025 with Ethan King
In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica sits down with entrepreneur, mentor, and keynote speaker Ethan King to explore how artificial intelligence is…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
233 - How You Can Build Win-Win Relationships That Last
In this episode, Monica unpacks the concept of win-win relationships and why they’re critical for personal and business success. Inspired by recent encounters…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
232 - THROWBACK - Is Your Mindset Holding You Back?
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, Monica is kicking off the year with one more throwback episode that’s all about mindset and its impact on achieving your…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
231 - THROWBACK - You Have the Power to Shape Your Year
Are you living intentionally, or are you letting life happen to you? As the year comes to a close, Monica challenges you to consider how setting clear…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
230 - BOSS UP BOOK - Million Dollar Weekend
In this episode, Monica highlights insights from Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, a book that challenges entrepreneurs to act boldly, prioritize…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
229 - What the Usher Concert Taught Me About Customer Experience
Customer experience doesn’t end with delivering a great product or service—it’s about every touchpoint, from start to finish. In this episode, Monica reflects…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
228 - Two Netflix Documentaries Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
In this episode, Monica shares invaluable business lessons she discovered while watching Netflix documentaries on two iconic entrepreneurs: Martha Stewart, the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
227 - Are You Leading Your Family Like a CEO? (THROWBACK)
In this reflective and actionable throwback episode, Monica shares a powerful way to lead your family with the same intention and purpose as your business…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
226 - How You Can Turn Holiday Gatherings Into Opportunities for Lasting Impact
This holiday season is more than just a time for celebrations—it’s an opportunity to reflect on the legacy you’re building and share meaningful conversations…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
225 - Is a Sales Funnel The Key to Your Business' Success?
Are you guiding your audience through a clear journey to become loyal clients? In this episode, Monica breaks down the concept of a sales funnel, showing how…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
224 - Pressing Pause This Week
This has been a week for me here in the states. I am taking a bit of a pause, but I will be back next week to talk sales funnels. Be sure to subscribe to the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
223 - Powerful Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss
What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Host Monica Allen explores this question, showcasing insights from seven remarkable women in…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
222 - What Napa's Wineries Can Teach You About Success
In this episode, Monica shares her recent trip to Napa Valley and the unexpected lessons she learned from family-owned wineries that can help any entrepreneur…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
221 - You’ve Got Subscribers, Now What? Your Next Step After Creating a Lead Magnets
Are you struggling with what to do after building an email list? In this episode, discover how to turn your subscribers into loyal customers by nurturing…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
220 - Lead Magnets 101: What You Need to Know to Lead in Your Business
Have you ever wondered why some businesses seem to effortlessly collect customer contacts while others struggle to connect? In this episode, Monica shares the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
219 - What Happens When You Mix Marriage, Money, and a Mission?
On this episode Monica chats with Katrina and Monti McDaniel, the powerhouse couple behind Impact Financial Solutions Group. Since 2010, they’ve built a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
218 - Which Political Party is Best for Your Small Business?
Are rising prices at the gas pump and grocery store making you anxious? As a small business owner, you might feel the pinch of inflation, but here's the good…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
217 - THROWBACK - 6 Tips for Thriving in Life, Love & Business
Though by definition we are not currently in a recession, on this episode Monica shares a throwback from early 2023. Sharing 6 tips that has helped she and her…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
216 - How to Run a 7-Figure Business from Anywhere in the World
Are you thinking about your business's exit strategy or dreaming of building a company that runs without you? In this episode Monica welcomes Adam Rosen…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
215 - Sadly a THROWBACK...Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired
It's been a little over two years since the Uvalde tragedy, and yet, here we are again. Another school shooting—this time not far from my home, just 40 minutes…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
214 - Is Bringing on Investors Right for You? Here’s How to Decide with Steve Distante
Are you thinking about bringing investors into your business? Before you make that leap, ask yourself this: Are you ready to pitch not just your product or…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
213 - What You Need to Know About Funding Your Business
Have you ever wondered how to fund your business dreams? Whether you're starting out or looking to expand, finding the right funding is crucial. In this…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
212 - Why You Might Need to Hit Pause on Being a Boss
In this episode, Monica shares her experiences as a mompreneur juggling kids, a business, and everything in between. She discusses the challenges of managing…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
211 - From Dreaming to Owning: How Samantha Hayes is Building a Real Estate Empire
In this episode of Monica sits down with Samantha Phillips Hayes, an inspiring entrepreneur who has transformed her life through real estate. From imagining…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
210 - Another Magic "C" Word that Can Transform You and Your Business
In this episode, Monica explores the challenges and growth opportunities that come with embracing change. From adapting to new podcasting platforms to…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
209 - Are You Communicating Enough in Your Business?
In this episode of the Become Your Own Boss podcast, Monica highlights the crucial role of communication in business. Reflecting on a recent supplier issue…