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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…
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- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
127 - YES…It is Okay to Pivot with Hayley Foster
On this episode Monica speaks with Hayley Foster, a serial entrepreneur that embodies her last name through and through. From a promotional product business to…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
126 - How to Really Protect Your Brand with Dorna Taylor
If you own a business or want to have a successful personal brand, you need to listen to this episode. Monica chats with Dorna Taylor, an attorney of over 24…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
125 - What Part can Web 3, the Metaverse and NFTs Play in Your Business Growth with JoAnn Holmes
On this episode, Monica speaks with Attorney JoAnn Holmes, Esq. (“Jo") who practices in the areas of intellectual property licensing and digital assets law -…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
124 - 5 Steps to Setting Intentions to Live the Life You Want
On today's episode Monica is talking about setting intentions in your life. What are 3 things that are required to move the needle in your life…change, grow…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
Boss Up Book (4) - Wealth Beyond Money: Unlocking the 6 Dimensions of Success for Every Area of Your Life by Ethan King
Monica brings you this Boss Up Books segment sharing the book Wealth Beyond Money: Unlocking the 6 Dimensions of Success for Every Area of Your Life by Ethan…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
BONUS EPISODE - Million Dollar Speaker with Eileen Wilder
Monica is bringing you a bonus episode with Eileen Wilder. Who is Eileen Wilder you might ask: Use to be a Pastor living on humble means Husband was an Uber…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
123 - Should a Podcast be Apart of Your Business Strategy with Anne Claessen
When looking up the statistics of podcasts, there is one constant...podcasts and the knowledge of them are growing. Have you considered starting a podcast?…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
122 - What Our Not So Great Hiring Decisions Have Taught Me
On today's episode I am sharing with you what I have learned about hiring. We have made some not so great hiring decisions in the past and on this episode I…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business121 - From Fired to Fifty Team Members & a Non-Profit in less than 2 Years with Clara Baldwin
On this episode, I chat with Clara Baldwin founder and CEO of her for profit Ground Plan Studio Marketing and Peace Over Pieces a non-profit focusing on…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
120 - KICKSTART: Do You Know the REAL First Step to Starting a Business?
On this episode we are discussing an article that I recently read stating that the #1 reason businesses fail is there is NO market need. This is why market…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
119 - How $300 and A Passion Led to 25 Years of Success with Elise Rosenstock of ElyseRyan Jewelry
On this episode I am speaking with Elise Rosenstock of ElyseRyan Jewelry Company. ElyseRyan creates unique stackable pieces called wristrocks that are timeless…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
Boss Up Book (3) - Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything by Alexandra Carter
Boss Up Books segment...installment 3. Check out Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything This book is packed with 10 questions that will help you…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
118 - THROWBACK: Don't Get Pebbles in Your Shoes
You may think well this episode is not about some cool entrepreneur that has created this amazing business, but I promise you that on this episode we are…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
117 - THROWBACK: "Girl Wash Your Face" author Rachel Hollis gets her demographics right whether critics like it or not.
On this episode we are talking demographics and the importance of knowing yours for your business. Episode Quote: It’s better to be someone’s shot of vodka…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
116 - A Little Catching Up to Do
On this episode I am sharing with you some of the happenings in my life and business…providing some real life examples of what makes entrepreneurship such a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
115 - The Leap. The Podcast. My Story. Your Journey.
After several inquires on Instagram about my business, my entrepreneurial journey, my story and the podcast, I decided to share my very first episode. This is…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
114 - Is Franchising your Key to Entrepreneurial Success?
On this episode I am joined by Jon Ostenson, founder of Franbridge Consulting, a non-restaurant franchise broker. Whether you already own a business or you are…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
113 - Firefighting, Fear, and Franchising with Lauren Glick
On this episode I share with you my conversation with Lauren Glick, retired city firefighter. Growing up naïve and sheltered Lauren gained the confidence to…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
Boss Up Book (2) - We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
On this Boss Up Books episode I am discussing We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodger. Rachel's books encourages every woman to become a millionaire…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
112 - Entrepreneurs & Safari Animals…We Aren’t That Different
As we explore the Kenyan bush on safari, I find many similarities between us entrepreneurs and the safari animals. Take a listen to my takeaways. Episode…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
111 - “Slow Down” & Forget About Time
On this episode I am recording in Kenya as my family and I are headed out on safari. Safari is the word for “a journey” in Swahili.
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
110 - Pricing for Profit with Octavia Conner
On this episode I am speaking with Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes To Profits, a virtual CFO firm that helps businesses have more money, more profits, and pay…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
109 - The 1 Thing that Will Lead to Legacy
On this episode I am sharing my conversations with my daughter Imana and my son Legend. We are talking about entrepreneurship and all they learned at a recent…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
108 - Tips to Optimize Your Health to Grow Your Business with Tanessa Shears
On today episode, I am chatting with Tanessa Shears. Tanessa is a Kinesiologist, Certified Sleep Science Coach, health consultant and host of the Becoming…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
Boss Up Book (1) - Cumulative Advantage by Mark W. Schaefer
Welcome to the 1st episode of a new segment, Boss Up Books. In what I plan to be once a month segments, these episodes will highlight books that I think will…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
107 - Summer, Summer, Summertime...What's in Store for Your Business this Summer?
On today’s episode, I am talking about summer. Summer is a special season for me. I want to share with you it’s significance for me and the entrepreneurial…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
106 - 5 Ways to Crush Your Instagram Engagement with Toni Semanskee
On this episode I am speaking with Antonia Semanskee aka Toni. After 8 years of corporate sales and several years as a college professor, Toni has stepped into…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
105 - Is the Private Sector the Answer to Gun Violence?
On this episode I just needed to vent...to speak my peace around the tragic and senseless killing of America's children. Also let's not forget just a few days…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
104 - 2nd Act in Business & Life with Jack Perez of Kuel Life
On this episode I am speaking with Jacqueline Perez (Jack), CEO and Founder of Kuel Life. Jack champions change, redefining modern midlife for women through…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
103 - Expect the Unexpected...Cliché, but True!
This week I am discussing the unexpected leak in my home and how it has thrown me off of my game this week. Episode of the week: Life is full of unexpected…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
102 - Shoutout to Teachers!!! You are Creating Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs.
On today's episode I am showing some appreciation. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day, I want to highlight the many educators that made…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
101 -The Importance of MarCom in your Business with Cris Wright
Perhaps marketing and communications sounds better, but really I think it should be communications and marketing. Determining how and what you want your…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
100 - 6 Things Deciding to Become a Podcaster Has Taught Me
After 2 years of podcasting and 100 episodes, I have learned a lot about podcasting, social media, funnels, myself and so much more. I share those on this…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
99 - All You Need to Know Before Buying Facebook Ads with Lionell Ball
Having worked at Facebook for a number of years Lionell Ball and his business partner took their expertise of Facebook ads from behind the senses and…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
98 - 7 Tips to Grow Yourself & Your Business
On this episode, I give you an update on my business of 20 years and share with you my takeaways from Shelley Paxton (episode 95), Mrs. Chevy (episode 96) and…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
97 - The New Power of Community with Rose Kaz
Rose Kaz of Ladyboss International has been an entrepreneur for 15 years. An internationally published portrait photographer, owner & lead photo queen at the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
96 - All You Need to Know About Sourcing from China with Mrs. Chevy
On today's episode I bring you Mrs. Chevy, a leading sourcing agent in China. Her business Chevy's Business Sourcing Agency designs customized supply chain…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
95 - Body, Mind & Finally Her Soul Rebels Against the Corporate Ladder with Shelley Paxton
On today's episode I am speaking with Shelley Paxton former Chief Marketing Officer at the iconic global brand Harley Davidson. Founder and CEO of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
94 - Takeaways from Mastermind in Paradise
On today's episode I share with you day 2 and day 3 of the 2CCX conference, Mastermind in Paradise hosted by Clickfunnels. There were so many powerful…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
93 - Let's Talk About Funnels Baby!!! Sharing My Day 1 of ClickFunnel's 2CCX Experience
On today's episode I bring you takeaways from my first day at Clickfunnel's 2CCX conference in Cancun, Mexico. So much great information provided from a number…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
92 - Self-Doubt, Imposter Syndrome, Self Limitations...Getting Past all the Hard Stuff with Nathaniel Brown
On this episode founder and CEO of This Functional Life & Wellness, Nathaniel Brown speaks with us about mindset and overcoming sticking points that often hold…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
91 - Time Flies...4 Ways to Truly Be the Pilot
On today's episode I share with you the 4 things I have done to manage and reclaim my time and spend my time doing the things that I really enjoy and want to…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
90 - BONUS EPISODE - Love, Marriage & Business. How to Make it All Work?
My husband and business partner Ethan King and I each share 3 tips that have helped us survive being in business with each other for over 20 years while…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
89 - Let's Rock this Become Your Own Boss Journey...Together
On this episode I share with you why I decided to change the Stitched for Success podcast name to Become Your Own Boss. I am truly an entrepreneur at heart. I…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business88 - When Being the Boss Means More Than Running a Company
On this episode we are wrapping up season 3, and I am excited to announce that we are moving into Season 4 with new interviews, new content and a new name…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
87 - Change is Constant and So Are Its Discomforts
On this episode I am recording from a tiny igloo at Borealis Basecamp in Fairbanks, Alaska. Talking about stepping outside your comfort zone this Atlanta girl…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
86 - Get Your Website on Point for Business Success with RuthAnn Bowen
RuthAnn Bowen runs a web design agency, WIXDesignHer dedicated to getting entrepreneurs a website that best aligns with their brand and business so they are…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
85 - THROWBACK - Mom & Boss...Tips for Letting Go of the Mom Guilt
Episode 52 was one of the most popular episodes of this podcast. We moms wear a lot of hats and if we own our own business on top of that, things can get a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
84 - THROWBACK - A Perfect Time to Think About Your Legacy
On this throwback episode I speak with Jeff Cooper a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual. Even if you listened to it early last year, listening…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
83 - THROWBACK - 2 Business Must Haves
In this episode I am sharing with you a throwback from some of the early days of the Stitched for Success podcast. On this episode I am speaking with Jennifer…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
82 - The End of the Year is Here. Are You Ready for 2022?
On this episode we are wrapping up 2021 and preparing for 2022. How is 2021 rounding out? Did you meet your revenue goals for your business? Did you have an…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
81 - Entrepreneurs...Embrace the Struggle
On this episode I share with you my takeaways from episode 80 with Gian-Carlo Torres and also share with you my new recent struggles as I venture into a new…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
80 - Determination to Solve His Mom’s Health Issue Leads Young Entrepreneur to a 7-figure Business
On this episode I am speaking with Gian-Carlo Torres of Immunocal. Starting to work with Immunotec, a multi-level marketing company, at the age of 19 with just…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
79 - 5 Tips for Living the Life You Really Desire
On this episode I share with you my takeaways from episode 78 with Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources. Bethany was pressurized as she pursued all of the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
78 - Hustle Less...Earn & Grow Even More!!!
Helping take entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders from stress and anxiety to flow, Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources joins me as a guest on this episode…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
77 - Takeaways to Step up Your Shoe and Business Game
Tanita Gray has spent 16 years in the shoe industry as a developer and a designer. Over a decade ago she founded Last-Report. The only footwear news magazine…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
76 - If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit…Create It with Tanita Gray
On this episode I am speaking with footwear designer and developer, Tanita Gray. Inspired by the fashion and creative spaces of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
75 - 7000 YouTube Viewers Day of Launch; No Paid Ads. 3 keys to One Entrepreneur Getting There
On this episode I share my takeaways from episode 74 with Larissa Maloney, Founder and CEO of Active Kids 2.0. Her company was born out of the pandemic last…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
74 - A Business Built over a Weekend with Larissa Maloney
On this episode I am speaking with Larissa Maloney. Founder & CEO of the fastest growing on demand fitness and wellness platform for kids, Active Kids 2.0. She…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
73 - Are You Strategic When it Comes to Your Taxes?
On this episode I dive into my takeaways from my interview with accountant John Briggs of Incite Tax. Episode Quote: Control your cash. Stick to your core…