The Consistent $5k Club

If you've ever struggled with knowing whether you just a need a little break or if you need a new path, this episode is for you! We're talking ALL about identifying if you have a skill gap and just need to push through or if it's true misalignment, completely changing up everything. Tune in for this short and sweet convo that may just change your life (not to be overly dramatic!) If you're interested in joining us for the upcoming Fast Track to $5k Masterclass on April 29th, sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/the-fast-track-to-5k-masterclass/

It's the beginning of a new month which means, it's time to put some content together! In this episode, I'm covering: Where content currently stands in the list of things do Purpose of content 4 pieces of content you can create each month If you'd love 20 proven prompts and plug-and-play templates, check out The Content Goldmine: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/content-goldmine/ 

In talking with a client of mine a couple weeks ago, she mentioned not just recognizing when your mindset is getting in the way, but actually DOING the mindset work. But how the heck do you actually DO the mindset work? Luckily, I'm sharing some of my favorite, easy to implement tips in this week's episode. If you could use some accountability, check out: Biz Coach In Your Pocket If you haven't already, grab the free guide to plan your way to $5k

Hello friend! This episode may just be popping up right when you need it 😉 There's a lot of nonsense out there that makes us feel inadequate as we run businesses and mom our faces off- and today we're breaking down one of the biggies: Everything in your business must be fun. It's just not true. So today we're talking about how to do the things that just don't feel fun and are super necessary for your business. If you could use some accountability, check out: Biz Coach In Your Pocket If you haven't already, grab the free guide to plan your way to $5k

One of the big conversation pieces in the online space is all about the "best" ways to set yourself up to get stuff done within your business. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the way that I've been setting up my week each week, what I've done in the past, and why I'm using my current method. Can't wait to hear what you think! If you could use some accountability, check out: Biz Coach In Your Pocket If you haven't already, grab the free guide to plan your way to $5k  

This is the final part of our Plan Your Way to $5k Series where I'm walking you through the Plan Your to $5k Blueprint guide. This final part dives into both part 3 and part 4 of the guide. Part 3: Planning out your goals Part 4: Support and next steps I know goal setting is not new to you, but my hope is that this episode and the guide help you figure out exactly where you want to be going in the next 90 days and how to make it happen. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out either on IG (@ellyse_colson_) or through email: [email protected] If you haven't downloaded the guide yet, you can do so here:  Check out your support options here: https://the-sustainable-business-collective.kit.com/dbad51a5d4  Biz Coach in Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/  $5k Accelerator: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/5k-accelerator  SIMPLE Way to $5k 1:1 Coaching: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com 

We are moving through our 4 part series that walks you through the Plan Your Way to $5k Blueprint guide I recently put together just for you! This second part focuses on the SIMPLE framework. I'm sharing with you: why working through this framework will give you all the information you need to put your custom action plan together what each of the pieces of framework are all about what else to consider when doing your self assessment of the framework how to use your self assessment to help figure out your next steps If you haven't downloaded the guide yet, you can do so here: https://the-sustainable-business-collective.kit.com/dbad51a5d4 And if you need more support and could really use a business coach in your pocket, check out Biz Coach In Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/ 

Hi! Welcome back from an unintended 2 week hiatus! We're back in a big way, though. I have a brand new guide I've been working on for you that is going to walk you through exactly what you need to do to start making consistent $5k months. And here's the best part, you are the one creating your own step by step guide- I'm just asking the questions. Over the next 4 weeks, we're going to be walking through each of the 4 parts of this guide and giving you other questions to ponder when filling in the information. Today is the start and we are starting with part 1- Where are you now? Download the guide here so you can follow along and let's get started! 

We are nearly at the end of the first month of the year. By now, so many people have quit their goals or resolutions they've set for the year and maybe you're feeling a bit defeated because January hasn't gone according to plan. I totally get it. In this episode, I am sharing with you: my current goals and habits and where I'm at with accomplishing/building them how to evaluate what isn't working tips and mindset shifts that will help you move forward  It's so so important to be evaluating your goals and habits on a regular basis and then making shifts and changes where needed. If you love this episode, take a minute to leave a review. If you want support reaching your goals, check out: The SIMPLE Way to $5k: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/simple-way-to-5k  Biz Coach in Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/ 

It's hard out here- trying to find clients and grow your business. Hearing no is never fun to hear, but it might just be the thing that's holding you back from growing your business. The speed of growth in your business is directly related to how often you're putting yourself out there and consequently how often you're willing to hear "no." We're breaking down the logistics, the mindset, and your next steps to help your business grow faster. If you want help refining your strategies and systems, check out: The SIMPLE Way to $5k: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/simple-way-to-5k  Biz Coach in Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/ 

A simple business, is a business that allows you to bring in more money while working fewer hours. It allows you to serve your clients well because you have processes that allows you streamline how you serve them. In this episode, I'm breaking down for you the SIMPLE framework and the 6 steps necessary to create a simple business as a 1:1 service provider. And if you want help implementing the framework, check out: The SIMPLE Way to $5k: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/simple-way-to-5k  Biz Coach in Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/ 

We all know that a new year often brings new year's resolutions... which often lead to broken promises and unmet goals. In this week's episode, we're breaking down: why people don't actually meet their goals the steps that matter in helping you hit your goals how to best break things down Take a listen and make sure you share with your friends! If you're interested in having someone help you break down your goals and hold you accountable as you work toward your goals, check out Biz Coach In Your Pocket: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/biz-coach-in-your-pocket/ 

Are you a "word of the year" kind of person? Well, I've been doing word of the year for the last 7 years and DANG has it evolved and changed.  In this episode, I'm sharing with you: my reflection on my words of 2024 (yes I had 2) my word for 2025 and how I came up with it I'm also sharing a quick little pep talk with you so you can enter 2025 with excitement that doesn't crash a few weeks into the new year! If you'd be so kind, I'd love for you to leave me a review of the podcast and share it on your social channels! Let's help all the DFY service providers!

As 2024 comes to the end, I wanted to share with you the things I'm leaving behind this year because they don't serve me and then what things I'm taking with me into 2025. The thing I want you to take from this episode is how these things I'm leaving behind and taking with me might look in your own business. If nothing else, I hope you take a few minutes to do this same exercise with yourself. What are you taking into 2025 and what are you leaving behind? It's the end of the year! If you want some support starting 2025 with pizzazz, take a look at the Essential Powerhouse Bundle- 6 products designed to support you as a service provider: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/essential-powerhouse-bundle/ 

It is that time of the year where everyone is sharing their top trends for the upcoming year. I wanted to take some time to do the same, especially because the top trends of 2025 for service providers are probably not what you think! Dive into the episode, where we cover: the trends for other business owners and how it applies to service providers the top trends for service providers how to embrace these trends in your own business If you need any help with the trends mentioned, check out: Send the Damn Message training replay and templates: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/send-the-damn-message/  The Content Goldmine: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/content-goldmine/  $5k Months Made Simple: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/5k-months-workshop/ 

It's December and we're back for a new episode focused on helping you differentiate yourself from all the other service providers who do the same thing you do! Take a listen and if you want to join us for the upcoming free workshop, definitely sign up! Plan Your Way to $5k Workshop: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/plan-your-way-to-5k/  Ready for the best support I can offer? Take advantage of the current special on a year of group coaching: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/group-coaching-year/ 

The number one question I see DFY service providers asking over and over and over again is- where do I find clients and how do I land them? If you've been wanting to taking on new clients and don't quite know what's going wrong, this episode should help with that! For Black Friday, I've put together some really great offers! Check out The Essential Powerhouse Bundle here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/essential-powerhouse-bundle/  Check out the full Black Friday list here: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com 

Hello hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Consistent $5k Club. This episode is diving into something super juicy- whether or not you, as a service provider, should be running a Black Friday sale. In this episode, I'm sharing with you: the pros and cons of Black Friday what you should NOT do as a service provider on Black Friday an alternative to running a Black Friday sale as a done for you service provider If you want to discuss this more, feel free to reach out to me on IG! I'd love to connect with you: @ellyse_colson_ I am looking for 6 service providers who want to be making consistent $5k months in the next 60 days. If that’s you, send me a DM on IG or send me an email and we can chat deets! IG: www.instagram.com/ellyse_colson_ email: [email protected] 

This was originally one of the guest episodes from our summer series. Because of some life stuff, Jessica and I decided to postpone releasing the episode until it made sense for all parties. Lucky you- today is that day! In this episode, Jessica and I have such a real conversation about niching down as a service provider and all of the doors it opens up for you in your business. I particularly love this episode because Jessica is SO real and shares some vulnerable stuff you won't hear from other mentors in the space. _________________________________________________________________ Jessica Paxton is the owner of The Chameleon VA, your go-to "Niche Expert". As a Virtual Advisor, she helps freelancing moms confidently discover their "it factor" & profitable niche so they can attract the right customers, achieve financial freedom, & experience more life with their family. Jessica has worked with Celebrity Coaches, International Bestselling Authors, Keynote Speakers, as well as Mompreneurs and Family-Owned Businesses in a variety of industries. When working with Jessica, you will learn how to market with clarity & sell with confidence. Her motto "I blend in so YOU can stand out™️” truly emphasizes her goal to not only provide the tools you need to create a powerful brand, but also to support both your personal and professional goals. The Chameleon VA’s mission is to empower moms by helping them unlock their inner confidence and reach their full potential so they can build a successful freelancing business while living a fulfilling life with their family. Download her free resource here: https://www.thechameleonva.com/niches

In this week's episode, I'm sharing with you what all I'm taking away from my time doing the 75 Hard Challenge. In case you are unaware, it's a 75 day health and fitness challenge. I did my round from July 29 through October 11. In this episode, I'm sharing with you my thoughts on the challenge and what I'm taking with me now that it's over. This fitness challenge inspired me to create a business version specific to service providers and our first day of this next round started on Monday. The goal is to create consistent habits around getting visible in your business, while still focusing on the whole person. Spoiler: the people who did the first challenge round had increase in discovery calls and new clients. If that's what you want- more clients that you like and want to work with, sign up for this current round! https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/75-hard/ 

A couple days ago, I realized how helpful it might be to share with you how I'm setting my schedule up for success during Fall Break. If your kids have already had Fall Break or you don't have kids, this same process might be helpful when it comes to your next break! In this episode, I'm sharing: my exact process for setting up everything for Fall Break the tools I use to be successful with execution  how I figured out what I needed to do If you want to join this upcoming round of the 75 Hard Business Challenge, sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/75-hard/ And if you would do me a huge favor? Leave an awesome review of this podcast so others can find It and reach those consistent $5k months!

I've been talking with several of my coaching students lately and this has been a common theme- they set a goal and things just have not gone according to plan. So what do you do next? That's a great question. In this episode, I'm sharing with you: my general observations around this topic how to work through unmet expectations how to keep your overall goals in mind when running a business I hope you LOVE this episode. If you do, please leave a review and share with your friends on social. Don't forget to tag me- @ellyse_colson_ If you want to join the next round of the 75 Hard Business challenge, you can sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/75-hard/ We start October 21!

If you've struggled with the thought of "I don't know what to say," this episode will break down for you a few questions to ask yourself so you know what to say that speaks directly to your ideal clients! I also wanted to share with you a quick life update, my own thinking through a rough September, and what that has currently led me to. If you're interested in joining us for the next round of The 75 Hard Business Challenge, you can sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/75-hard/  If you're interested in working with me 1:1, you can fill out the application: https://forms.gle/4SjvXkrVaCJF19fy9  

After an awesome summer series and a brief hiatus, we're back! This episode dives into how to make October the new January. Getting started on the changes you want to make to your business NOW instead of waiting for the new year will give you the momentum to start 2025 with the business you love! In this episode, we discuss: why I love starting new things in October, not waiting until January the 3 things you can focus on shifting now how I can help you make those changes even faster If you're ready to join The $5k Accelerator, join here before Friday, September 27th! As always, I'd love for you to share the show on social and leave a review!

This week, this guest episode is a bit different than the others in our summer series. This week is a replay of a training Bree Herman gave to my group coaching group all about keeping more money in your pocket. Bree, a bookkeeper and wealth coach on a mission to help female business owners maximize their profitability and cash flow without sacrificing their lifestyle. As a mom to her son Everett and wife to her best friend Chris, Bree understands the importance of finding that perfect balance between building a thriving business and enjoying quality family time. Together with her husband, Bree owns a homestead in New Hampshire, where they live alongside a plethora of furry and feathered friends, including dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. This down-to-earth setting keeps her grounded and reminds her of the ultimate reason for pursuing financial success – to live life on your own terms. With her wealth of knowledge and personal experience, Bree is uniquely positioned to guide fellow female entrepreneurs in making smart financial decisions that align with their goals and values. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical strategies to take your business – and your life – to new heights of prosperity. I hope you enjoy this replay of this training and feel so much more confident about keeping more money in your pocket as a service provider. Connect with Bree: Email: [email protected] Facebook for Herman Ledge Services: https://www.facebook.com/hermanledge Instagram: @heyitsbreeherman https://www.instagram.com/heyitsbreeherman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-herman/  Download the free copy of Profit Margin Maximizer: https://breeherman.com/profitmarginmaximizer  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

In this week's episode of our Summer Guest Series, we are chatting with Brittany Kramme about what it looks like to niche down in real estate as a service provider. Brittany does such a wonderful job of breaking down what makes the real estate industry a bit different than others and how you can bring your skill set to RE.  Brittany Kramme is a Real Estate VA/TC Coach & Mentor. She teaches women how to serve Realtors® as a virtual assistant/transaction coordinator with no prior experience or license required. In this episode, Brittany answers: how her background makes her THE person to help you bridge your knowledge gap with the real estate industry what sort of support real estate agents need help with the difference between a real estate agent VA and a transaction coordinator the qualifications needed to support real estate agents Connect with Brittany: FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/righthandofarealtor IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanykramme/  Join Key Club: hhttps://ellysecolson.krtra.com/t/ZCVpKRbcxflF I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

This episode of our Summer Guest Series features one of the most talented people I've had the pleasure of meeting in this online space- Mrs. Abbi Perets! Abbi's been in the online entrepreneur game for 20 years and I love all of the insight she brings to this episode. She is the queen of copywriting, so naturally we discuss copywriting and emails- two things every service provider should at least be somewhat aware of! Abbi Perets writes email people actually enjoy reading. If you want to learn how to get your courses, services, and products in front of the people who need them most, Abbi can help. She’s a copywriter with 25 years of experience working with some of the biggest brands in the world, and she’s kind of obsessed with email. In this episode, Abbi is breaking down: when you need to put an email list together why email is important to any business owner (even if you don't have your own email list yet) how to write emails (and copy in general) that people actually want to read Connect with Abbi: https://x.com/abbiperets https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbiperets/  Check out this resource from Abbi:  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

This week, I am chatting with one of my very good friends, Amanda Engler. We are diving into her origin story in this online space. What I love about Amanda's story, is how naturally she came to realize that niching down and using her God given talents was the fastest path to creating a business she loved! Take some time this week to listen in on our conversation and gain some very valuable insight as to what you can really gain when you niche down! Everything Amanda does is to find BETTER results FASTER with the path of least resistance. She believes in looking at the big picture while simultaneously breaking down each step forward as simply as possible. She just happens to help online coaches build a sales machines that converts allowing you to have the finances to fuel your lifestyle freedom! Connect with her over on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amandavenglerllc/  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

This week we're talking with someone very dear to my heart- Michelle Vroom. Michelle was my very first client and is a marketing expert who makes marketing make sense. I wanted to bring Michelle on to talk about marketing and more importantly, what's always worked and what's still working when it comes to marketing. The online space can be so loud and telling us all the time about how "the market has changed" Michelle and I are just not about that kind of fear mongering!  In this episode, we discuss: what Michelle has seen over the last several years of being in marketing what tactics still work how to know if your marketing is working and when to make a change It's such a solid conversation and hopefully will leave you feeling great about your next steps in marketing your business. Michelle Vroom is a business coach with more than 20 years of marketing & PR experience with nonprofits, agencies, and big corporations. Now she helps female entrepreneurs grow to 6-figures and provide for their families. Michelle believes every woman entrepreneur should be able to get clients whenever she wants. She understands the challenges of limited resources and time, and shares her proven methods for visibility and relationship building to get clients and grow your business. Join Michelle's Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2044100592272216  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

If you've ever wondered if being a service provider can really be something to support your family, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I chat with a super cool copywriter, Casey Rucker, about her journey. We talk about how she picked her special niche, what it was like making her own digital product, and why she loves being a service provider. She also tells us why she didn't become a coach or make a course. It's a fun and inspiring story you don't want to miss! Episode Highlights: Finding Her Niche: Learn how she chose her special area in copywriting. Creating a Digital Product: Hear about her adventure in making a digital product. Sticking with Service: Discover why she loves being a service provider. Not Becoming a Coach: Find out why she didn’t want to be a coach. Casey Rucker is a copywriter who helps health and fitness coaches connect with and convert their audiences through witty and relatable copy. Specifically, she helps them nurture and warm up their email lists through weekly email writing; and sell their programs through sales page and email sequence copywriting. She works with the good ones of the health and fitness industry who practice ethical and evidence-based education, content, and coaching. Connect with Casey: https://instagram.com/caseyerucker  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

In this episode, I talk with a website expert, Kelsey Romine, who helps service providers. We chat about why you need a website, why it’s so important, and what a good website plan looks like. Kelsey shares easy tips to make your website awesome and help your business grow! Episode Highlights: When You Need a Website: Find out the perfect time to get a website for your biz. Why Websites Matter: Learn why having a website is super important for your business. Website Strategy: Discover what a website plan is and how it can help you. Meet Kelsey Romine – a teacher turned mompreneur, specializing in WordPress websites for busy coaches and service providers. Kelsey focuses on strategy first before implementing a design to ensure that the website is working for you and can be one of the best marketing tools for your business. If you’re tired of spending all of your time trying to market your business, sending traffic to your site and not booking clients or reaching your sales goals, it might be time to take a look at your website strategy. Kelsey’s here today to talk through some aspects of website strategy that you can start implementing today! You can connect with Kelsey: On IG: www.instagram.com/kelsey.m.romine  On FB: www.facebook.com/kelsey.m.romine  On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyromine/  And if you'd love to work with Kelsey, check out her website: www.kelseyromine.com  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

In this episode, I chat with a super cool guest, Kat Kurdziel, who knows all about helping service providers make awesome content. We talk about the big mistakes people make, what kind of content is best, and why it's so hard sometimes. Our guest gives us easy tips and tricks to make content creation a breeze! My friend Kat Kurdziel is a content manager + coach and half of her business is offering DFY content services for her retainer clients who's biggest struggle is they have so much to say and share, but want to do it with purpose and in a way that actually supports their businesses and social media goals. The other 50% of her business is coaching other SMMs + OSPs to level up their own social media presence and skills so they can continue to skill, increase their rates, and help their OWN clients ignite their social media presence too. You can find out more info about Kat's 1:1 mentorship here: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/66625ce12148cb003aac77e3  You can connect with Kat over on IG: www.instagram.com/katthevirtualgem  I'd love to be able to support you with your business. If getting to consistent $5k months is your goal right now, check out my current offers: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/current-offers  Make sure you're following this show and leave a review for others to find this show! 

In this week's episode, we're continuing with our Summer Guest Series. I am joined by an expert, Johanna Sanchez, on feminine productivity to explore how women can achieve more without burning out. We discuss the traditional views of productivity and how they differ from a more feminine approach. Johanna shares valuable insights and practical tips tailored for high-achieving women who strive to be productive while maintaining their well-being. Johanna Sanchez is an Anti-hustle Productivity Strategist helping high-achieving women reclaim 10+ hours a week. She introduces the concept of "feminine productivity" that prioritizes soul-nourishing goals and guilt-free thriving so women can get more done without joining the 4am club. Check out her monthly membership here: https://buy.stripe.com/7sI5lS9mT3I79K8aEM and get that 50% off for an annual plan. Connect with Johanna: https://www.facebook.com/johanna.ryden.96  Join her facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511960799603837/    As always, please follow and leave a review for this podcast! 

In this next episode of our summer series, I sit down with Noemi Aguilar who has mastered the art of showing up online as her authentic self. Together, we dive deep into the importance of infusing more of your unique personality into your social media presence and how authenticity can be a game-changer in building genuine connections and growing your business. Noemi Aguilar is a bookkeeping and tax professional. She also teach moms how to master the skillset of bookkeeping so they can start their own virtual firm. She is the owner of Tikal Tax & Accountings and bookkeeping coach For MamáCounts. Episode Highlights: Infusing Authenticity: Learn practical tips and strategies for infusing more of your true self into your social media posts, stories, and videos. Discover why authenticity matters and how it can set you apart in a crowded online space. MamaCounts Program: Hear about our guest's incredible MamaCounts program, designed to help new bookkeepers thrive. She shares insights on how she supports her clients in building successful bookkeeping businesses, balancing work and family, and finding confidence in their skills. Confidence Without Credentials: Our guest's journey is a testament to the power of self-belief. Despite not having a fancy degree, she has built a thriving business by showing up consistently and authentically. Learn how she overcame self-doubt and embraced her unique strengths to achieve success. Connect with Noemi Aguilar: https://www.facebook.com/noemiaaguilarhorta?mibextid=LQQJ4d  Learn more about the upcoming Virtual Event: https://www.mamacounts.com/mclive make sure to follow and rate the podcast so we can spread the word!

We are officially starting the Summer Guest Series! We are kicking off this awesome series with a near and dear friend and mentor of mine- Lauren Golden. Lauren Golden is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker and coach whose mission is to help one million women take their next step of courageous action. From overwhelmed mom with loads of personal debt to multi-million-dollar lifestyle entrepreneur, Lauren’s own transparency and resilience has inspired women worldwide and helped them pursue a totally awesome life, one step at a time. As founder and CEO of The Free Mama, Lauren has developed programs that have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women in dozens of countries across 5 continents, and altered the trajectory of how moms balance family and work. She is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who shares her strategies to make big, bold shifts in life and business, making her a popular choice for events. I am so pumped to have her join us for this series and we are talking about one of my favorite things- in person retreats! In this episode, we discuss: how Lauren got started with in person events why her current business goals focus on smaller retreats how retreats can help transform your business Check out the upcoming Free Mama Retreat here: https://thefreemamamovement.com/retreat-new-york-interest  Early bird pricing ($500 OFF), ends June 30th. Make sure you mention ME and the podcast when you sign up! You can connect with Lauren here: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenGoldenFreeMama/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreemamamovement/ https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenGoldenfreemama https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama/ https://www.pinterest.comlaurengoldenfreemama// https://tiktok.com/@laurengoldenfreemama    If you are looking to create consistent $5k months In your 1:1 service provider business, check out The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program. I'd love to help you create that solid foundation that will allow you to support your family without the stress of having to find new clients every single month! Check it out here: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com    As always, I'd love to have you follow this show and leave a review! Your support allows other amazing 1:1 service providers find this podcast and gt the support they need to create consistent income for their businesses!

I wanted to give you a quick heads up that the summer of podcast episodes is going to look a BIT different. I am bringing in some of my all time favorite people to share their areas of expertise and help you with some of the big questions you have. In this episode, I'm sharing: why were doing a summer guest series some of the highlights and what to look forward to Make sure you are following the show so you get the reminders when each new episode drops this summer!

A couple months ago, a client of mine asked how I structure my week. It's not something I've ever really dove into and shared with my clients or you and yet, it is definitely something worth discussing! In this episode, I am sharing with you: why a 20 hour work week is important to me How my work week and work days are structured and why things not included in my workdays Hope this behind the scenes look is helpful for you!  If you would love to make a shift in your schedule that allows you to work fewer hours and make more money, check out The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program. Find the information here: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com As always, I'd love for you to hit that follow button and leave a review so others can find this awesome podcast!

Taking vacation as a solopreneur/service provider can feel nearly impossible... at least without losing money. Hopefully, what's in this episode will help you feel more successful with taking some time off! In this episode: how to shift the your mindset around taking time off how to set up your business so it's easier to take time off steps to take to take time off from your business (without it burning down) examples of expectations to set with clients If you need help shifting your business, check out The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com  As always, I'd love for you to leave a rating and review for this show so other service providers can find it! 

Have you ever wondered what makes someone successful when it comes to certain programs or working with different coaches? This is definitely something I always wonder about when looking at the different testimonials people drop to promote their programs and such. On today's episode, I wanted to share with you the things my successful coaching students have in common. I promise you, it's not a bunch of fluff that's irrelevant to where you're at in your business.  Here's what I'm sharing in this episode: a specific student example and how she got to where she is a few tips on how you can achieve the same sort of success as my client how I can support you so you can also be a success story! If you're interested in applying for The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program, apply here: https://forms.gle/nzVH1PgyiYoiDoq37  I have a variety of different free resources that can help you with various different struggles. Check those out here: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/freebies  And please take a minute to leave a review and share this episode on social!  

May 20th is my 6th anniversary of running a business! It's been a wild ride for sure, but I'm so pumped to be about to share these awesome 6 lessons that have gotten me to where I'm at! I've recently updated my signature program and officially have a new name- The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program. Same great info as the $5k Roadmap Bootcamp, but a different way of getting in. If you are ready to start making consistent income in your business and do it the simplest way possible, apply for the next round of The SIMPLE Way to $5k Signature Program! Can't wait to see you inside. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/nzVH1PgyiYoiDoq37 As always, if you are loving this podcast, leave a review below and follow the show so it automatically downloads for you each week!

Having a great summer with your kids is top of list, yes? What if you don't want your business to suffer? Good news for you, you actually can have the Best Summer Ever where you get to spend and do all the fun things with your kids AND have the space and time for your business to continue to function and even grow. In this episode, I'm sharing: my own personal experience with a not so best summer ever how to set yourself and your family up for a successful, best summer with 3 things to do ASAP examples of how these different things look for our family If you're interested in joining us for the Best Summer Ever Workshop, sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/the-best-summer-ever-workshop/   And of you're really ready to uplevel your business and create your SIMPLE Way to $5k Months, apply for the signature program here: https://forms.gle/id2jYNjPCfd9MdkJ9   And as always, I'd love for you to give the podcast a follow, share with your friends on social, and leave this awesome podcast a review to help other done for you service providers find it!

A few months ago I noticed a client of mine doing something over and over again and realized the thing that was keeping her stuck- it was mindset, but not just general mindset stuff! In this episode, I'm excited to share with you: the problem with continuing to resort to "it must be mindset stuff" the shift you need to make (and how to make that shift!) some homework that will help you work through the mindset junk so you no longer feel stuck How I can continue to support you: Join me on May 21st for the Best Summer Ever Workshop where we'll set you up for a successful summer doing amazingly fun things with your family AND continuing to grow your business. Sign up here: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/the-best-summer-ever-workshop/ If you're ready to fast track your way to consistent income in you business and do it in the simplest way possible, apply to be part of the next round of $5k on Repeat (formally the $5k Roadmap Bootcamp). I'm only taking on a handful of people for this next round and there's no time like the present. Apply here: https://forms.gle/id2jYNjPCfd9MdkJ9  As always, please take a few minutes to follow the show and leave a review. There's nothing I want more than to help as many 1:1 service providers create consistency in their businesses so they can feel confident about their businesses! Help a sister out!

Writing content and putting together content as a DFY service provider can definitely be a toughy and yet, if done correctly, can be the catalyst to landing dreamy clients faster. In this episode, I am sharing with you the different pieces of content you can be creating each month that will allow your dream clients to enter a discovery call confident that you are the person to solve their problem. Tune in to take down all of those notes! In the episode I mention: The Non-Salesy Promo Posts Workbook: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/promo-workbook/ The Fastest Way to Dream Clients Training and Workbook: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/land-clients-training/   As always, let's be friends on IG (@ellyse_colson_) and make sure to leave a rating a review below to help other service providers solve their problems pronto!

We love a good mindset call! We know that we are complex beings, ya know? Continuously checking in with yourself is one of those top secret things we can do to keep ourselves moving forward.   In this episode, I am sharing with you: why asking yourself these questions weekly is important what the questions are how to utilize your answers to help you determine your focus of each week If you want to know more about being in my next round of the $5k Roadmap Bootcamp, you can check out the information here: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/5k-roadmap-bootcamp If you're interested in other ways I can support you, check out these free offers: www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/freebies  As always, I'd love for you to take a minute to follow the show, leave a review, and share with your friends! 

The online space is super loud and really busy... and filled with all of these "shortcuts" that quite honestly just distract you from actually moving your business forward. In this episode, I'm sharing with you some of these distractions and what to focus on instead. I'm sharing with you: the 3 things I see DFY service providers spending way too much time on why those things are more of a distraction than a help how I can support you in a productive way If you're interested in joining the upcoming challenge, you can sign up here:  https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/the-simple-way-challenge/ If you know you're ready for something bigger, more in depth, check out the $5k Roadmap Bootcamp: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/the-5k-roadmap-bootcamp-immediate/ Other ways I can support you: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/freebies As always, if you've never left a review of the podcast, hop on down and tell all the DFY service providers why this podcast will change their lives. And make sure you like the podcast, too!

It's officially the start of a new quarter and we're breaking down exactly how to do a quick audit of how your previous quarter went (i'm giving you the questions to ask yourself!) and then set your next quarter up for success! If you're ready to continue with your growth and make this next quarter even better than the last (whatever the last one held for you), this is the episode for you. Some resources you may be interested in: The Fastest Way to Land Dream Clients Training: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/land-clients-training/ The Dream Client Trifecta Blueprint: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/dream-client-trifecta/ And of course the podcast promo page: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/podcast-promo If you love the show, definitely share your feedback in the reviews below and share it over on social. Make sure you tag me: @ellyse_colson_

Networking is THE biggest thing you need to be doing on a day to day basis to build the business of your dreams and work with dream clients... and yet, we all have this yucky taste in our mouths. Don't worry, in this episode I'm sharing with you exactly what you're doing that isn't serving you anymore with your networking and how to fix it! Some resources you may be interested in: The Fastest Way to Land Dream Clients Training: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/land-clients-training/ The Dream Client Trifecta Blueprint: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/dream-client-trifecta/ And of course the podcast promo page: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/podcast-promo If you love the show, definitely share your feedback in the reviews below and share it over on social. Make sure you tag me: @ellyse_colson_

We are no longer in the first month or two of the year and you're still feeling stuck. Turns out, the issues you were having at the end of 2023 still exist and you're not sure how to get out of it. I gotchu! In this episode, I am walking you through 3 mistakes I see happening ALL. THE. TIME. and they're keeping you stuck. Dive in and let's get through these roadblocks so you can start moving your business forward instead of staying stuck! Some resources you may be interested in: The Fastest Way to Land Dream Clients Training: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/land-clients-training/ The Dream Client Trifecta Blueprint: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/dream-client-trifecta/ And of course the podcast promo page: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/podcast-promo If you love the show, definitely share your feedback in the reviews below and share it over on social. Make sure you tag me: @ellyse_colson_  

"What should I charge them?" or "How do I price this?" These are two of the most common questions I get from my coaching clients and I see these two questions pop up ALL. THE. TIME. In this episode, I am breaking it all down for you- where your pricing should come from and what it doesn't actually mean! Some resources you may be interested in: The Fastest Way to Land Dream Clients Training: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/land-clients-training/ The Dream Client Trifecta Blueprint: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/dream-client-trifecta/ And of course the podcast promo page: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/podcast-promo If you love the show, definitely share your feedback in the reviews below and share it over on social. Make sure you tag me: @ellyse_colson_

Today I am sharing a throw back training from my Facebook group! What's super fun is that it's amazing how many of the things I talked about a year and a half ago/ two years ago are still totally true. I love creating a sustainable business and continuing to support DFY service providers in doing the same thing! In this episode, you'll find: why it's important to focus on your mindset my personal experience with those times of struggle the 3 things I do/focus on when I'm not feeling great Original air date: June 22, 2022 If you haven't already checked out the freebies, check out those free resources here: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/freebies  And if you're ready for some additional support, check out these ways I can support: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/waystoworkwithme  As always, I'd love for you to drop a rating and review for this show! It helps the other amazing DFY service providers find this info and start changing their lives!