Let’s cycle through some methods that will allow you to: - Sense when a period of expansion has reached its pinnacle and a recharge is needed- Reap the most rewards from planning stages- Find a rhythm that lets you and your team flow with the needs of each season and stage of developmentWhen we think about expansion ve... more
It’s not uncommon for business owners to feel like we're in a race against time—we're trying to get the maximum amount of things done in a day until the clock runs out. But I want you to start thinking of your business differently. Don’t always approach your day like you’re racing against time; instead use time as an a... more
⚡Finding your rhythm during the day to feel more energized. 00:38🤔 Reflect on what you've done in the past but don’t criticize yourself. 03:55💫 Why re-adjusting your schedule and morning routine is important. 04:35🌞 Creating an intentional morning routine around accomplishments. 07:11✨ Stephanie's magical morning. 0... more
How do you push back the fear, the discomfort, and the challenges you may be facing in your business when it's time for you to make bigger decisions? And how can you prepare your mindset—what I like to call your “million-dollar mindset”? The reason behind a million-dollar mindset is that when you think about your busi... more
It’s important to strike a balance and make sure that you are not only investing in your business, but that you're also investing in yourself. That means making sure that you're paying yourself, even if it's something teeny, tiny, even if it's just a little bit in the beginning. Make sure that you have some level of co... more
✅ How to get the most out of what you’re spending your time on: tactical skills and critical mindset shifts. 0:39↗️ Why you should start thinking about leveling up your business. 02:05🛣️ When you start leveling up, why delegating tasks and building ‘fast lanes’ for your team are crucial moves. 05:00🤔 How to create ‘... more
We all love to “get things done.” Who doesn’t love to check things off a to-do list? But even if you’re good at task execution it’s still easy to get caught sometimes in the loop of tweaking, editing, and perfecting. The problem with this is it can cause you to lose sight of when to move on from work that should have b... more
When you’re on video - whether in a meeting, or doing a live session of some kind - do you ever find yourself fidgeting or staring at yourself, evaluating your every move? If so, you might need to build your on-camera confidence. In our online world of video meetings it can be hard to get used to seeing yourself, and e... more
Do you get the Monday blues? If you do, you need to listen to this episode of Spark! Inside, Stephanie talks about how she transitioned her Monday blues into Monday magic! Make Mondays one of your favorite days of the week by designing them to be productive, inspirational and motivational. You’ll learn how to use this ... more
I love the creativity that comes with running a business. And I love being able to harness that creativity within a structure that really helps me take advantage of my creative process. In today’s live session of Spark! I want to share a powerful lesson with you: how to translate a creative idea into a document that ca... more
Pre-pandemic being “camera ready” was never a daily requirement for me. I could jump out of bed, throw on some comfy clothes, grab some breakfast and dive into work without worrying about hair, makeup and all that jazz. However, these days I am often called to be on camera with just a moment's notice! So I have had to... more
Titles like “founder”, “manager” or “leader” can carry a heavy weight. When you take these roles on, you may be seen as the person who should have all the answers. This false precedent can make you feel inadequate if you don't have all the answers. Today, I want to challenge that myth, and talk about the fact that true... more
Do you feel successful in your vegan business? If your immediate response to this question is “no”, join me for today’s live session of Spark! We’re going to talk about perspective, and whether that feeling is attributable to a real problem with your business, or misplaced expectations. Understanding whether it’s your ... more
When pressure and stress pile up in our daily business lives, it’s easy to become hyper-sensitive, at which point every request can feel like a weight on your chest. But sometimes, when you’ve pushed yourself too far, everything can feel like pain/pressure and your sense of what’s doable can disappear. I found myself i... more
One great strategy for building your business is to design and create an amazing signature offer. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a signature offer is THE product or service that you ultimately want to be known for in your business. This is something that can define the culture and style of your business, as w... more
One great strategy for building your business is to design and create an amazing signature offer. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a signature offer is THE product or service that you ultimately want to be known for in your business. This is something that can define the culture and style of your business, as w... more
tumbling and falling down are a natural part of being in business, but it’s the ability to get back up that determines your journey to success! As business owners we don't often talk about the resilience and mental strength it takes to stumble around in the dark - and consistently get back up - as you're trying to figu... more
Launching a new website is a major undertaking that can make business owners want to run in the other direction, but sometimes you just have to face the inevitable. At Vegan Mainstream we continue to refine our approach to service the vegan business community. Several months back we started to notice that our website w... more
There is a lot of added pressure when you run a passion-based business. When it feels like change isn’t happening fast enough you may react by trying to do it all -- working late, weekend meetings and spending less time with family and friends. But what if you said “NO” more? Would it make you more effective? When you ... more
The world may influence you but it should not define you. Too often business owners feel like they have to copy another’s style, approach or business model to be successful. But all this does is create an industry of services and businesses that are indistinguishable from one another. And that makes it hard for custome... more
As you move through the ups and downs of your business, I want to remind you to never lose faith in yourself. The reality of being in business is that there will be times when you don’t have the answers, but you have to make a decision anyway. This can be scary and stressful, but it may be easier if you can remember t... more
I’m truly motivated to find actual solutions for business problems, and to encourage others to do the same. There’s a zen moment when you realize that the work you completed in a given week or month has created a breakthrough solution for your business. On the other hand, when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to truly f... more
When you run a passion-based business sometimes it’s hard to say no because you are eager to see change and it may feel like you have to do it all. In this episode of Spark! join Stephanie as she explores the power of knowing when to say no, the advantage of finding balance in your life and how it can make you and your... more
When you come up with a good idea or new project, do you find it hard to give it the time it needs to marinate? In this episode of Spark! join Stephanie as she talks about the very real struggles -- and the very real advantages -- of having the patience to allow a good idea to percolate. You’ll hear about a recent real... more
As a small business owner many pitfalls await you. There are countless ruts along the road to success that can threaten to drag you down and impede your progress. But if you’re aware and have some strategies in place to deal with them BEFORE they happen, it’s more likely that you will stumble, rather than do a complet... more