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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 Business72 - The IRS Sucks!!! Winning in the Tax Prep Arena with John Briggs
On this episode I am speaking with John Briggs, owner of a tax firm with 30 team members and multiple 7 figures in revenue. He thinks and has no problem…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
71 - Why Core Values Should be a Part of Every Aspect of Your Life
In this episode I explore the takeaways from episode 70 where I interviewed Jennifer Jayne. Many of my takeaways are around core values and their importance…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
70 - Could this 1 Thing be at the Core of your Business Success or Failure?
On this episode I share with you my chat with Jennifer Jayne. She is the founder of Jennifer Jayne & Co. She loves discussing Core Values and believes that…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
69: Can these 7 Takeaways help you grow to 7-figures?
On this episode, I share with you my takeaways from Terran and Quinton Lewis who I spoke with on episode 67. Their interview was full of so much helpful…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business68 - A Day in the Life: My Unexpected Flow
On today's episode I share with you a day in my entrepreneurial life from this week. When I originally began brainstorming ideas for this podcast one thought…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
67 - From College Dropouts to 7-figure Entrepreneurial Couple
On this episode I am speaking with Terran and Quinton Lewis, co-founders of Herb’N Eden, a holistic skincare company that specializes in handmade soap bars…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
66 - The Rundown: Takeaways from my Interview with Lynda Sunshine West
The takeaways from episode 64 with Lynda Sunshine West were overwhelming. Lynda Sunshine started her entrepreneurial journey at 51 years old after being in…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
65 - Top 4 Takeaways from a Financial Fitness Trainer
On today's episode I am recapping my conversation with Tracey Bissett, a chief financial fitness trainer. She left so many nuggets of wisdom with us on episode…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
64 - From 5 Year Old Runaway to 51 Year Old Action Taking Entrepreneur. The Story of Lynda Sunshine
Founder of Women Action Takers, Lynda Sunshine West joins me on this episode and talks about her entry into entrepreneurship at the age of 51 after being in…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
63 - The #1 Way to Kill Your Business
Chief Financial Fitness Trainer Tracey Bissett of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. joins Monica on this episode to discuss money...more specifically cash flow in…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
62 - The 3 "C"s that will EXPAND your entrepreneurial mindset with Nina Obier
On this episode I continue my conversation with Nina Obier, CEO and founder of Success Simplified. We are talking clarity, confidence, commitment, joy, daily…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
61 - What is your INTUITION telling you...Are you listening?
On this episode I am speaking with Nina Obier CEO and founder of Success Simplified. Nina is known for BEing a Business Strategist and the original FUNness…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
60 - Retired Navy Petty Officer Michael Dillard shares TIPS and the mindset needed to move from employee to entrepreneur
A retired Navy Submarine Chief Petty Officer, Michael Dillard is a side hustling entrepreneur balancing his 9 to 5 with 4 businesses. An office incident moved…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
59 - Successful Entrepreneurs...Do you HAVE what it takes?
On this episode I am talking about getting your mindset right before and keeping your mindset right as you journey down the entrepreneurial path. Your friends…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
58 - A 6-pack MINDSET for your body, brain and bank account with Ethan King
On today's episode I am chatting with my life partner and business partner Ethan King. We have been working together for almost 20 years...married for 18. As a…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
57 - Multiple Businesses? REAL talk with Kim Dow owner of Sass Studio & Sass Magazine
On this episode I have a delightful conversation with Kim Dow, owner of Sass Studios—a boutique branding and creative design studio that specializes in…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
56 - Why you MUST TikTok your business with Samantha Vlasceanu - The TikTok Coach
On this episode I chat with Samantha Vlasceanu, owner of The TikTok Coach. Samantha works with businesses wanting to utilize TikTok as a sales funnel. Whether…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
55 - Steps to GREAT copywriting with Stephanie Mojica from Get Their Attention Now
Stephanie Mojica is a long-time copywriter, editor, and writing coach. She has worked with a wide variety of businesses, educational institutions, coaches…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
54 - Tips for getting marketing and branding RIGHT with Kelly Hackney of Caffeine with Kelly
On this episode I speak with Kelly Hackney of Caffeine with Kelly, LLC. Starting in December 2020 with the vision of adding some caffeination to marketing…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
53 - 6 Tips to ROCK being a Mompreneur
On last week’s episode I spoke with Jennifer Grayer formerly of Lollibops Sweet Shop. Deidre Bembry aka The Insurance Lady, a State Farm insurance agent for 12…
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52 - Run the World (MOMpreneurs)...Tips for overcoming "mom guilt"
I speak with 4 mompreneurs who share their stories of raising kids and running and growing their businesses at the same time. On this episode we talk mom guilt…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
51 - 5 Things You MUST do when starting your business...the story of a business launched in JUST 49 days.
On this episode I speak with Moona Mohammed, owner and founder of The Perfect Dress Atlanta. Remembering the feeling of frustration in not having the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
50 - Celebrating 1 Year of the Stitched for Success Podcast & the NEW things in store for this upcoming year.
It is hard to believe it has been one year since I launched this podcast. I have learned alot during this process. I share with you all that I have learned…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
49 - The Entrepreneurial Struggle is REAL
On this episode I am discussing some of our current struggles. Having a team that is stretched thin and me trying to juggle being a wife, a mom with kids who…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
48 - How IP (Intellectual Property) can impact the MONEY you make or lose
On this episode I am discussing Intellectual Property or IP. Are you licensed to use someone else's intellectual property or do you own your own or perhaps its…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
47 - The one thing you need to know BEFORE hiring a social media guru.
On this episode I bring to you the second part of my interview with Hayley Luckadoo. Owner of Luckadoo Media. A podcaster, motivational speaker and marketing…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
46 - Know your WORTH!!! 2 Things to keep in mind when pricing your services.
On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Hayley Luckadoo. Such a fun interview partner. This is the first part of our interview. We had so much fun…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
45 - Who’s REALLY building your business? 3 Tips for building a successful business.
In this episode I discuss customers and how they help us business owners beyond simply purchasing our goods and services. Looking back over the growth of our…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
44 - The 3 Things you must know to secure your financial legacy as an entrepreneur
On this episode I speak with Jeff Cooper a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual one of the nation’s premier financial…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
43 - Can't find the job you are looking for? Create your own!
Abigail White and Jason Rhoades join me to discuss how they organically started their company after Jason could not find a job offering him the type of work he…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
42 - “Let me get a coffee first”. A few more rules of engagement for working with your spouse.
Abigail White and Jason Rhoades join me to discuss working with each other in their business Toolbox #9. A web development agency with a strong emphasis on…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
41 - 5 Practical tips for being in business with your spouse and staying in love with each other.
On this episode I hang with my husband and business partner Ethan King. We both share 3 tips that have helped us survive being in business with each other for…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
40 - Are you still getting people's attention?
On this episode learn why continuing to market your business and brand is essential for the overall success of your business even during tough times when money…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business39 - The #1 action you must take to ensure business success in 2021
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms are all great for reaching your community...your people, but you don't own them. If they make…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
38 - What would you tell your younger self?
We all learn so much through our experiences during our life. Have you ever thought about what you would tell a younger version of yourself if you had the…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business37 - How to Create Your Own Stimulus Check
Over the past few weeks many Americans have been waiting for legislators to decide if they would be able to pay their rent or their mortgage...legislators to…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business36 - Setting goals...does it actually work or is it just a sham?
Happy Holidays! On this episode I talk about getting ready for 2021. Do you set goals each year? How do you go about setting your goals? Do not be discourage…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business35 - Why you MUST have your products on Amazon with Laura Buhl an Amazon products expert and consultant
On this episode I bring you an Amazon insider. She is the founder of eCommerce Boss Babes a thriving community for female entrepreneurs. Laura Buhl shares with…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business34 - Are you ready for 2021...is your business ready?
In this episode I bring you the 2nd part of my conversation with our business coach Wayne Kurzen. Wayne Kurzen is an expert award winning business advisor and…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business33 - Secrets to business growth and success with Wayne Kurzen
In this episode I bring you the first part of my conversation with our business coach Wayne Kurzen. Wayne Kurzen is an expert award winning business advisor…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
32 - 3 questions to ask yourself as a business owner during this season of thanks.
In this episode I talk about gratitude as a business owner. Giving you a practical and doable exercise to help you lift your spirit and mind as we enter this…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business31 - Don’t make this $200K mistake
On this episode I bring another portion of my interview with Steven Yates a business consultant and business owner with over 20 years of marketing experience…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business30 - Serial Entrepreneur, Business Consultant and Veteran Steven Yates talks business lessons
On this episode I interview Steven Yates a business consultant and business owner with over 20 years of marketing experience. Steven enjoys helping small and…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
29 - Step-by-Step guide to setting up your business
In this episode I discuss a few of the things I wish we would have known when we started our first business. Much of the legalese that I did not understand or…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business28 - 7 essential tips for an aspiring or new entrepreneur to avoid failure.
In this episode I share the last part of my interview with Jennifer Grayer of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop. Jennifer shares tips for aspiring and new entrepreneurs. I…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business27 - The 2 business MUST haves that no one talks about.
I continue my conversation with Jennifer Grayer from the formally Atlanta based Lolli Bop Sweet Shop. In part 3 of this series Jennifer discusses the one…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business26 -The 2 keys to unlocking a successful business.
On this episode I bring you part 2 of my series with Jennifer Grayer, owner and operator of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop in Atlanta. After being in business for 5…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business25 - A New Series: Lessons Learned from Failure - My interview with Jennifer Grayer. Yes! Success is sweet, but Failure does not mean defeat.
On this episode I begin my first series. Jennifer Grayer, owner and operator of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop in Atlanta decided to close her sweet shop after being in…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business24 - Tech companies are not the only successful firms started in dorm rooms; My interview with Korey Felder of HittSquad Entertainment and oAK Atlanta
On this episode listen to my interview with serial entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and marketing guru Korey Felder. Korey provides lessons learned having…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
23 - Entrepreneurs: Find possibilities during times of change and crisis.
Is everyone exhausted or is it just me? On this podcast I discuss my past 2 weeks of exhaustion, excitement and how we can all aim to find positivity and…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
22 - BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - 5 ways to get the money you need to START or GROW your business.
You know what product or service you want to offer. You have determined your demographic and your target market or markets within that demographic. You are…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
21 - Money, Money, Money....4 Lessons to make your money work for you long term.
In this episode I discuss 4 lessons that I have learned through a variety of mistakes made. Mistakes that if avoided will ensure your money is working for you…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business20 - 14 Years Old and Already on The Journey: My interview with Armaan Damani, Entrepreneur & Artist
Join me on this podcast as I talk to Armaan Damani who wrote, played the violin and piano and musically engineered his first single at age 13. Learning the…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
19 - One skill you must embrace in 2020.
This year has thrown us some doozies. I discuss how I have had to bob and weave to adjust to all that 2020 has entailed. This episode is here to help you…
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18 - BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - The one thing you DO NOT want to compete on.
This week I discuss determining your differentiating factors and how this will help you better market your products and/or services clearly. I also tell you…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
17 - BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - One mistake you don't want to make in your business.
This week I discuss one of the biggest and most expensive mistakes we made in our business. We were young, excited and very optimistic about almost everything…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business16 - When the unexpected happens; My continued conversation with Deidre Bembry
This episode is part 2 of my discussion with Deidre Bembry, The Insurance Lady. Starting her business during the recession of 2008 Deidre learned some life…
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business15 - From employee to owning 2 agencies & starring in a national commercial: How Deidre Bembry became The Insurance Lady
On this episode I speak with Deidre Bembry, The Insurance Lady. Starting her business during the recession of 2008 Deidre learned some life long lessons that…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
14 - BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - 9 simple questions to ask to determine your company’s strengths and weaknesses.
Whether you are starting a business or you're already in business, on this episode we discuss the questions you need to ask yourself from the perspective of…
- Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business
13- BUSINESS MASTERCLASS: Your Competitors; Who are they and what do you need to know about them?
On this episode I take you through an analysis of your competitors before starting your business as well as when you are growing and scaling your business…