STaR Coach Show Podcast

Being a solopreneur is NOT easy! How do you know what to outsource and what to tackle yourself? There are many things to consider, so join us to unlock winning strategies with our expert, Carly Ries. 

Carly Ries is a marketing expert with nearly 20 years of experience. Since 2020, she has been the Fractional Chief Marketing Officer for LifeStarr and has cohosted The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast. She also co-authored the upcoming book, Solopreneur Business for Dummies. Because of Carly’s passion for helping solopreneurs, she’s the perfect person to help us learn more about getting our work into the world and building thriving businesses.

Show Highlights:

• Carly’s smart tips for outsourcing: (It’s a mindset thing! Being a solopreneur does NOT mean doing it all yourself!)
• Outsource things that don’t bring you joy and aren’t your genius work, so you can focus on high-quality work.
• Consider bartering for services with others.
• Put AI tools to work for you! 
• Considerations in creating a business that works for your life and your ideal lifestyle. (Learn to reverse engineer!)
• Start small when it comes to outsourcing.
• Establish and document your SOPs.
• Instead of trying to do EVERYTHING, let people know what you do.
• Change your viewpoint! Turn social media platforms into true communities.
• Use AI to be more human and make more connections.
• Think about your pipeline and get creative with your downtime. 

Resources:

Connect with Carly Ries: Website, The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast, LinkedIn, and Solopreneur Business for Dummies

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Is fear holding you back? We are diving into this topic, which affects all of us in our coaching careers. I believe that fear, not hate, is the opposite of love. When we are caught up in the fear of what other people think about us, whether we are smart enough, bright enough, and strong enough, we are held back from the love of what we do and the love for those around us. With our focus on stepping into fear vs. love, I hope this episode will keep fear from being the barrier preventing us from stepping into the world and bringing our expertise forward. Along with exploring this topic, we will discuss practical strategies to move beyond fear. Join us!

Show Highlights:

• Recognizing and normalizing the fear
• The chatter in our brains is fueled by fear and keeps us small!
• You, your special sauce, and your unique perspective are needed in the world!
• The cost of staying small for you, your audience, and the world.
• Specific fears that service professionals encounter:
• The fear of criticism
• The fear of “impostor syndrome”
• The fear of responsibility
• Perfectionism
• The comparison trap
• Strategies to conquer fears:
• Set clear boundaries.
• Ground yourself in general knowledge and expertise.
• Adopt a communication style that is adult-to-adult.
• Shift your lens to the service you offer and the impact you can have.
• Examples of those who have pushed past the fear that held them back
• Key takeaways and a challenge from Meg

Resources:

Connect with Meg

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Does your profitability need a makeover? Today’s show covers simple, yet powerful systems that can help you know your numbers and get out of your way to become the truly profitable coach you want to be. Managing our money and setting up accounts properly are foundational aspects of profitability, and keeping our finances steady amid ups and downs is crucial. Join us to learn more!

Dr. Stan Ward of Influence Coaching works with leaders to help them reduce unnecessary conflict, beat burnout, and create sustainable positive change. As a leadership coach, author, and educator, he has been part of the Texas Coaches Coalition Retreat for many years, bringing his entertainment talents and musical skills to share with everyone. Dr. Stan is all about coaching, leadership, and helping coaches thrive, and he brings that passion to our show today. Catch his previous appearance on the STaR Coach Show in Episode 293, The Power of Self-Care.

Show Highlights:

• Stan’s journey to coaching and mentoring–after a stint in education
• Key systems for profitable sustainability in coaching:
• Bank account structures (personal, operations, taxes, retirement, and emergency)
• Pricing and charging (a formula to figure the numbers accurately based on your “necessary” income)
• Giving yourself permission to prioritize self-care and energy management
• Important questions to ask about serving your clients while sustaining profitability
• Your coaching practice: Hobby or Business?
• Making decisions around business building
• The formula for burnout awareness: Energy in (boosters)--Energy out (drainers) x Time (Think about your work-life balance!)
• Daily ABCs: Author, Build, Care, Develop, and Enjoy.
• Stan’s new group program, The Profitable Coach (a 60-day program). Connect with Stan to find out more through his newsletter. 

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Stan Ward: LinkedIn, How to Beat Burnout for Yourself, Your Family, and Your Team, and Ethical Leadership: A Primer

Follow Stan’s for weekly resources that help you lead others without exhausting yourself.

Take the Cash Flow Confidence Quiz to determine what you need to implement now if you want to stress less about your business finances: Quiz

Connect with Meg:

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Do you lead with empathy and kindness? What guides your decision-making process? Our show is packed with interesting information that is top-tier in relevance to what’s happening in the world around us every day. Today’s guest has amazing expertise gained from his unique perspective as a hacker and a social engineer. He’s a trailblazer in the field with much to teach us. Join our conversation!

Chris Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, a company specializing in education and training in social engineering. In addition to training law enforcement officers and working with businesses, Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research in social engineering. He wrote his book, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, which delves into the intriguing world of human interaction and communication. In this conversation, we dive into Chris’ profound insights about how empathy,  generosity, and kindness can be harnessed to navigate these complexities in our modern society. 

Show Highlights:

• Chris’ path to understanding how we make decisions
• Hackers, strong emotions, and a lack of critical thinking
• Guarding against common scams in today’s world
• Using empathy and kindness in the corporate world
• Unmasking manipulation: “What is your intent?”
• Ways we communicate with others
• Is your company ruled by fear?
• Analyzing possible breakdowns and vulnerabilities to find ways to build strength
• Characteristics of bad culture
• Chris’ learnings about self-awareness
• Final takeaways from Chris

Resources:

Connect with Chris Hadnagy: Website, LinkedIn, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, Facebook, and the Innocent Lives Foundation

Connect with Meg:

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In this episode, we are meeting you where you are in today’s chaos. We will discuss how to show up at your best, no matter what the situation. Are you relying on your intuition as a coach? Join us to learn more!

Grace Calpus is a PCC-certified coach and the owner of Third Eye Coach Development. She is passionate about helping coaches thrive, and her experience goes beyond traditional coaching. She brings a different perspective forward because her path includes time as a craniosacral therapist and energy worker. 

Show Highlights:

• Working with your intuition and being present to bring in light, energy, and love
• Simply acknowledging what’s happening with someone means everything to them.
• Knowing when to share your intuition with a client
• The role of coaches in being true to their unique gifts
• Struggles for coaches in showing up in the present moment
• The possibility of what’s next
• Grace’s best tips for developing your inner wisdom
• The “100th Monkey” Effect
• Ways in which Grace works with clients

Resources:

Connect with Grace Calpus: Website, The Insight Advantage Course, and LinkedIn

Connect with Meg:

ENROLLING NOW FOR THE MENTOR PROGRAM BEGINNING IN APRIL 2025! Click here for more information and sign up now! 

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.