Rock Your Goals

Welcome to episode 2 of the 5 Minute Biz Builder Series. It’s like 5 minute abs, but for your business and in each episode I’ll be sharing quick fire tips from myself and my amazing guests to help you build a business you love (that loves you back) without going broke or burning out in the process. Today we’re talking Goal Rocking and I’m sharing a couple of great tips and my favourite quote to help you Rock Your Goals. Plus, listen in for more information about the FREE Rock Your Goals Challenge I’m hosting in June to help you get clear, get inspired and take action to make the second half of 2016 supremely awesome! Find our more in the show notes at www.sarahjensen.com.au/podcast-23.

Today I'm sharing some exciting new changes and additions to the podcast series,  plus I'm sharing the very first 5 Minute Biz Builder Tip which is all about being you, doing what you're passionate about and not letting others define you. If you enjoy the episode, I'd love it if you'd leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. Visit www.sarahjensen.com.au/podcast-22 for the show notes and join the free Rock Your Goals challenge so you can get clear, get inspired and take action towards your dreams.  Have an amazing day and keep goal getting goal rocker!  

Today I’m talking with the incredible Sarah Von Bargen from Yes and Yes and I have to admit I have a pretty huge blog crush on Sarah.  She’s an amazing woman and she’s doing incredible things online. We’re talking about the top 5 mistakes people are making on their websites, DIY mastermind retreats what are they and why do you need to do one, how to harness the power of traffic spikes and how to connect with professional peers or people you admire without looking like a total stalker. There's an amazing amount of goodness in this episode, Sarah has shared so many helpful tips to help you rock your business, rock your blog and rock your goals, I hope you love it. For links to connect with Sarah and the resources she mentions in this episode, check out the show notes at www.sarahjensen.com.au/podcast-21

Today I’m talking with the beautiful Julie Parker. Julie is the CEO and founder of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy and she teaches gifted and heart centred people to bring their love of giving into the world as life coaches. We’re talking about building a successful business and a raving fan base, the power of finding your people and why riding the rollercoaster is all part of the entrepreneurial journey. Plus we’re talking fears, and us women we sure have a lot of them.  The fear of being seen, the fear of not being seen, fear of judgment, rejection and failure, being afraid to self-promote, to connect with other people and to put your whole self out there for the world to see. It can be really scary stuff and today we’re digging into those fears and sharing how you can bust through them and give yourself permission to shine. Julie also shares her tips for being courageous, being consistent and being your beautiful, wonderful self in your business. You can find the show notes at: www.sarahjensen.com.au/po

Today I’m talking with the gorgeous Lauren McFarlane. Lauren’s a strategist and business coach on mission to help One Million women build authentic businesses with unbreakable foundations that support the lives they long for. Lauren ran an incredibly successful six figure business but she traded it all in for a fresh definition of success that’s aligned with how she REALLY wants to live. It’s a pretty cool story and she’s sharing more of that in today’s episode. We’re also talking about how to value yourself and what you have to offer, creating a successful business based on referrals and how to look after yourself if you’re a massive over-giver. Plus Lauren talks business foundations – why they’re important and what you need to get crystal clear about to build a solid foundation for YOUR business. And I’m really excited to announce that the Rock Your Goals workshop is coming to Melbourne in June. So if you’d like to spend a day with myself and the amazing Rachael Kable from the Mindful Kind podcast check out

Today I’m talking with the always awesome Kate Byrne from Betty Means Business. Kate’s a business coach, consultant and blogger who loves roller derby, Japanese food and 80s movies and she’s also an absolute gun at being totally booked out. In today’s episode we’re talking about letting your personality shine through, accountability and how it can help you get shiz done and why you need to ask your audience what it is that they really want. Plus, Kate shares her incredible expertise and delicious, juicy tips to help you connect with your ideal clients, craft the perfect offerings and fill your calendar full of appointments with clients you absolutely love.  There’s so much goodness in this episode I know you’re going to love it!

Today I’m talking with the gorgeous Vienda Maria. Vienda is a mentor for spirited women who believe that freedom is the driving force behind their most courageous, adventurous and game-changing moves. We’re talking about being authentic online, creating a connected and engaged community, reconnecting with your intuition and how to find your groove in business. Plus Vienda shares her tips for aligning your beliefs and desires, mastering your money mindset and releasing the blocks and resistance around getting what you really want. This episode’s full of goodness to help you ditch the pushing and striving and build a business you love from a place of ease, flow and most importantly fun! I hope you enjoy it.

If you're an empath, introvert, or highly sensitive human who wants to shine bright (without shouting the loudest) you're in the right place. In this episode, intuitive business and leadership coach (and self-confessed sensitive soul) Katherine MacKenzie Smith is here to show you how. Katherine shares her expert tips to help you work to your strengths, honour your energy, and set beautiful boundaries that support you. Plus, we explore the "introvert contradiction" (where you're just as afraid of being seen as you are of not being seen) and how you can find your visibility sweet spot. We also dip into some delicious real talk about money and discuss why it's time to ditch the 'someday syndrome', break up with comparison, and go after your dreams in a gentle and intentional way.

Marketing strategy need a makeover? It’s Jaclyn Carlson to the rescue. With over 20 years in the industry, Jac’s got a veritable treasure trove of tricks up her sleeve to help make marketing your business easy and oh-so-fun. In this episode, Jaclyn dishes her expert tips to help you tell your story, grow your community, and rock your social media strategy. Plus, we talk mindset and Jac shares her favourite tools to ditch the fear, frustration, and comparison so you can market your business fearlessly. If you’re ready to make friends with marketing, this episode is for you. So, grab a notebook and pen, get comfy and get ready to watch your business grow!

Want dreamy brand design but can't afford to outsource? It's Anna Dower to the rescue. In this episode, former self-confessed "Mac Monkey" turned creative mentor shares how to capture the attention of your dream clients through great design - even if you're DIY-ing it. Anna shares how to make your business voice visual, why creating an emotional connection with your community is so important, and why it's time to ditch perfection in favour of getting stuff done! Plus she dishes the juicy details on how to get help before you can afford it, why your intuition is your golden ticket to success, and why you're doing a whole lot better than you think.

If there are three things Christina Butcher (aka a New York Times Best Selling Author, the Mrs of Mr & Mrs Romance, and the hair behind Hair Romance) knows - it's balance, boundaries and growing big communities. Christina juggles not one but three hugely successful businesses and she does it with grace, kindness and some simple (but super powerful) systems and strategies that help her stay on track. In this episode she's dishing all of her juiciest tips to help you grow an audience of raving fans, be crazy productive (without the burnout) and beat procrastination for good.

Want to hone your craft and grow your confidence as a writer? Mandi Kontos from Dreaming Fully Awake is here to help you silence your inner critic, fuel your creative flow, and create a writing practice that works for you. Plus, Mandi opens up about how the death of her father has impacted her creativity, and I take a deep dive into one of my darkest times and how it's shaped my present in positive ways. It's a mix of deeply personal and deliciously practical on the podcast today, and we hope that both our honesty and heart will leave you feeling supported, inspired, and ready to share your words with the world in your own beautiful way.

Want more eyes on your work and more customers in the door? Kate Toon's got you covered. In this episode Kate shares her expert tips to help you sharpen up your copy and convert those clicks into customers. Plus she's dishing her secret recipe for SEO success, and the simple tweaks you can make right now to get more eyes on your amazing work.

Got a great idea but you’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment to get busy? Well wait no more, because Chloe Wigan is here to help you harness the power of imperfect action so you can stop dreaming and start doing. We also explore the clarity that comes from play, and how to ditch distractions so you can get the important stuff done. Plus, Chloe shares her expert tips to help you put yourself out there (especially if you’re new in business), why it’s time to stop obsessing over your stats, and why building an online business is one heck of a crazy fun experiment.

Today I’m talking with Coach, Writer and Speaker Kylie Aloi, who helps women tune out the noise and tune into themselves. We're talking about ditching the shoulds in life, creating space for creativity, the perception of success and why we often teach what we need to learn. There's also a bit of a Sarah rant about the crappy courses and dodgy dealers who promise the world and don't deliver.  Plus we talk about why you don’t need a degree to rock your goals, giving yourself permission to get started, and we have a really honest discussion about depression, anxiety and mental health and why it doesn’t have to define you or hold you back. For links and resources from the episode visit: https://www.sarahjensen.com.au/business-real-talk-with-kylie-aloi/

In this episode, successful author Vanessa Carnevale shares how to find your voice, fuel your creativity and overcome writer's block. Vanessa is the author of The Florentine Bridge and The Memories of Us and hosts regular writing retreats in Italy and Australia. I talk with Vanessa about some of the struggles of writing, including finding the time, where to write and even what to write, and Vanessa shares her expert (and totally do-able) strategies for tapping into inspiration, getting out of your own way and getting the words on the page (or screen). Whether you're new to writing, or you're a seasoned pro, Vanessa has tips to help you create a regular writing practice, hone your message and share your words with the world. For show notes, links and resources from the episode visit: https://www.sarahjensen.com.au/become-a-better-writer-with-vanessa-carnevale/ 

Virtual Assistant extraordinaire Tahlia Meredith shares her practical tips to help you boost your productivity and reduce your stress levels. We talk about making networking and marketing easy, why you don't need the perfect elevator pitch to book clients and the secret no one's told you about scheduling (that you NEED to know). Plus, we share how to ditch inbox overwhelm, be generous without over giving, and why time off is the magic ticket to staying on track, getting more done, and building a business that loves you back.      

Today I’m talking with mindfulness mentor, author and host of the Mindful Kind Podcast (which has been downloaded over 4 million times!), Rachael Kable.  We explore goal setting, getting aligned, beating procrastination and blazing your own trail. Plus, Rachael shares some of her personal mindfulness practises to help you keep your balance while you build a business, and we're reclaiming (and renaming) the niche to something so much sweeter. For show notes, links and resources from the episode visit: https://www.sarahjensen.com.au/podcast-006/ 

In this episode, Business coach, branding maven and self-confessed strategy geek, Suzanne Chadwick of the Connection Exchange, share her expertise on building a brand that sells. We dig into everything from getting clear on your vision, creating a brand around you and your story, ditching comparison and finding your people. Suze also shares why it's time to make friends with dabbling, her hot tip for breaking up with procrastination + why the success or failure of what you create doesn't determine your worth. (Hint - you're already worthy my friend and there's no such thing as failure!) There's a whole lotta goodness in this episode so kick off your shoes, get comfy and come and join the conversation. For show notes, links and resources from this episode, come hang in our virtual lounge room at: https://www.sarahjensen.com.au/build-a-business-that-sells-with-suzanne-chadwick/

In this episode writer, entrepreneur and charity advocate, Roxanne Ford, of Baby Mamas, talks about balancing motherhood and business. Rox became a mum at 20 and experienced first hand the judgement and lack of support available.  She vowed to change that and created Baby Mamas - an online community created to inspire, inform and support young mums around the globe. In this episode we talk about the beauty of figuring things out as you go, why done is better than perfect and how celebrating yourself every step of the way can help maintain your momentum. We also tap into mindset tips to help you get started in your business, plus Rox shares her wisdom on mummy guilt and how she's built a thriving online empire based on kindness and generosity. For resources and links from the episode visit: https://www.sarahjensen.com.au/balancing-business-and-motherhood-with-Roxanne-Ford