Summary of Business Pathfinder Podcast Episode: Ep 34: Goodbye to the People Pleaser Business Owner
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Kristin Morrison is leading a 28-day Business and Life Bootcamp for Badass Women, requiring 33 minutes a day on average Marie, a former paramedic turned product-based business owner in Oahu, is facing burnout and a lack of creativity in her business tasks Kristin advised Marie to set boundaries, avoid falling back into old patterns, and transition from impulse giving to conscious giving
It's important for Marie to avoid giving products away for free, protect her business, and maintain a healthy profit margin The 28-day Business & Life Boot Camp is currently open for sign-ups.
Ep 34: Goodbye to the People Pleaser Business Owner
Key Takeaways
- Kristin Morrison is leading a 28-day Business and Life Bootcamp for Badass Women, requiring 33 minutes a day on average.
- Marie, a former paramedic turned product-based business owner in Oahu, is facing burnout and a lack of creativity in her business tasks.
- Marie's struggle to balance time and energy with business and life tasks is a common challenge for many business owners.
- Kristin advised Marie to set boundaries, avoid falling back into old patterns, and transition from impulse giving to conscious giving.
- It's important for Marie to avoid giving products away for free, protect her business, and maintain a healthy profit margin.
- The 28-day Business & Life Boot Camp is currently open for sign-ups.
Transform Your Business and Life Now
- Kristin Morrison is excited to lead the 28-day Business and Life Bootcamp for Badass Women, a transformational journey that takes 33 minutes a day on average.
- Marie, a former paramedic turned product-based business owner in Oahu, is experiencing burnout and a lack of creativity in her business tasks.
- Marie's handmade products, including soaps, deodorants, and candles, are made with natural essential oils and have received positive feedback from Kristin.
- Marie's struggle to balance her time and energy with business and life tasks is a common challenge for many business owners.
Marie: Turning Hobby into Profitable Business
- Marie has been running her business, Kitchen Witch Hawaii, since 2017.
- Before 2017, she had been doing it as a hobby.
- She officially got her business license in 2017 to start buying supplies wholesale and increase her profit margin.
Set Boundaries to Avoid Burnout
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Marie took a long break from her business due to burnout and felt the need to refocus.
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The main challenges for Marie are:
- avoiding falling back into old patterns,
- managing time and space as a home-based business owner, and
- not giving products away for free.
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Kristin advised Marie to:
- set boundaries and practice saying no to free products or big discounts, and
- explore the underlying reasons for wanting to give products away for free.
Transition to Conscious Giving
- Marie feels uncomfortable when giving things away for free, especially when it's expected.
- Kristin advises Marie to be willing to do something differently and to respond to requests for free items in a loving yet firm manner.
- Kristin suggests that Marie needs to transition from impulse giving to conscious giving, especially to the small number of people who have come to expect it.
Don't be afraid to charge
- When customers ask for items as gifts, it can lead to awkward situations, especially with friends.
- It's better to navigate through the awkwardness with a truthful conversation.
- Including a link to where the items can be purchased may also be part of the process, especially if there are excess amounts that need to be cleared.
Set Boundaries for Business Success
- Setting boundaries is important for the relaunch of the business and new roles. It will impact personal life and business. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but it's necessary for growth.
- Resentment should be avoided as it doesn't align with the business's intention. The business needs to be protected as there's no safety net of a full-time paycheck.
- Every product is a reflection of time, money, energy, and attention. The products have a deep emotional impact and are made with clear, loving intention.
Shift mindset from nonprofit to business
- It's important to view your business as a business instead of a nonprofit.
- Working on not giving away too much for free is crucial for maintaining a healthy profit margin.
- The 28-day Business & Life Boot Camp is currently open for sign-ups.