Christy Wright's Business Boutique

We're recording this episode live at the Business Boutique event in Nashville! I'll be joined by several of the speakers from the event, and we'll answer your questions. We'll hear from Rachel Cruze, Christine Caine, Donald Miller, Amy Porterfield, Nicole Walters, and Jess Connolly! I'll also interview Becky Delph, owner of Alter Bound Alterations in Frankton, Indiana. Becky attended Business Boutique last year, and we'll talk about her business since the event-she was able to triple her revenue! -- To save $5 on any Business Boutique 1-Day ticket, use the code BBWRIGHT. -- If you have a success story you would like to share with the Business Boutique community or a question you would like answered on the podcast, email me at podcast@businessboutique.com New podcast episodes are available every other week.

In this episode, I'll cover four tips for getting over the guilt in your life. Dr. Meg Meeker will stop by! She's a pediatrician, mother, and best-selling author of six books, and she'll talk to us about raising a family while also growing our businesses. We'll also hear from Kim Hughes, owner of Kim Hughes Coaching in Mineola, Texas. Kim was a stay-at-home mom who started a side-business to earn extra money. Twenty years later her side-business has grown into three businesses that employ Kim, her husband, and nine other team members. 1:38 Getting Over the Guilt in Your Life 15:29 Interview with Dr. Meg Meeker 46:48 BB Success Story with Kim Hughes 58:51 Homework -- Take part in our Business Boutique Podcast Listener Survey and enter to win a $100 Target gift card by going to BusinessBoutique.com/survey Enter to win one of ten copies of Dr. Meg Meeker's book, The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity, at BusinessBoutique.com/podcast -- If you have a success story you would li

In this episode, we'll cover the five habits of successful women and how to manage your time wisely.Plus, the creator of the Zipadee-Zip, Stephanie Parker, will tell us the story of how her business idea blew up into a nationally recognized product and mom-favorite. We'll also hear from Sharon McKnight owner of SMc Home Care Consulting in Alexandria, Indiana. Sharon left the traditional marketplace to work from home so she could spend more time with her family. Sharon's business has been so successful, she has been able to bring on her daughter, Angie Kerr, full-time. 1:19 Five Habits of Successful Women 13:42 Interview with Stephanie Parker 45:42 BB Success Story with Sharon McKnight & Angie Kerr 55:41 BB Podcast Listener Survey 56:05 Homework -- Download your free 25 Ways to Protect Your Time ebook in the show notes to this episode at BusinessBoutique.com/podcast Take part in our Business Boutique Podcast Listener Survey and enter to win a $100 Target gift card by going to BusinessBoutique.com/survey -- If

It's the most wonderful time of the year! If you're a product-based business, the majority of your sales are going to come in during the fourth quarter. So I'll talk about the importance of working ahead, setting your holiday sales goals, and communicating with your customer during this busy season. And I have an extra special holiday treat for you. The creators of The Elf on the Shelf, Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, are here to talk about how they turned a sweet little family tradition into a nationally recognized brand. They'll cover everything from those first small steps and decisions made toward starting their business, to tips on how to make your product or experience stand out in the marketplace. We'll also hear from social media expert Amy Porterfield! She has awesome advice on how to choose which social media platforms to invest the most time in for your business. 0:56 How to Maximize your Sales this Christmas and Take Them Into the New Year 10:11 Interview with Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell 38:29 In

The holidays are right around the corner, y'all. I don't want you to be scattered and stressed this season-I want you to be present. In this episode, I'll give you tips on how to survive this crazy season in your business, your life, and your budget.  Plus, Etsy expert Melissa Kaiserman is a friend of Business Boutique and pays us a visit on this week's podcast. She'll share some wonderful, practical tips on how to prepare for the holidays if you're a product-based business. And my dear friend Rachel Cruze is here to talk about one of the biggest things that steals our joy, not just during the holidays, but all year round: comparisons. She'll walk us through how to quit those comparisons. She'll also share with us how she and her husband work through their budget together, and some funny stories about how it goes when they don't see eye to eye. 1:40    Surviving Christmas in Business, Life, and Money 16:00  Interview with Melissa Kaiserman 35:51  Interview with Rachel Cruze 50:56  Homework -- To save $10 on a

Most business fail because they can't pay their bills. So in this episode, I'll cover the three biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to managing money, and how you can avoid those pitfalls.  And I'm so excited for you to get a pep talk from my friend and leader-nationally syndicated radio host and #1 best-selling author, Dave Ramsey. He will answer a variety of questions specific to small and side businesses, like how to start out with what you've got, what profit really means, when to make your first hire, and more.     We'll also hear from Megan Huffman, owner of Rising Sun Learning Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Megan took a failing childcare center and completely turned it around. What started as little changes made a huge impact, and now she runs the successful business debt-free.   0:55    Managing the Money in Your Business (Pricing) 12:23  Interview with Dave Ramsey 37:49  BB Success Story with Megan Huffman 47:26  Homework -- What would $1,000 do for your business? Enter my Business

In this episode, I'll talk about why some women struggle with the selling component of business. My dear friend, best-selling author Rabi Lapin, will stop by to show us the truth about the goodness of making money so that we can stop sabotaging our own profits. We'll also hear from photographer Alicia Jevahirjian, founder of Beba Photography. Alicia wanted to take her dream full-time but was afraid to raise her prices. She'll talk us through her transition and why her customers followed her every step of the way. 0:58    The Goodness of Business and Making Money 12:21  Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lapin 31:03  BB Success Story with Alicia Jevahirjian 40:35  Homework -- What would $1,000 do for your business? Enter my Business Boutique Podcast Giveaway for your chance to win! Visit BusinessBoutique.com/podcast/giveaway to enter! -- If you have a success story you would like to share with the Business Boutique community, email me at podcast@businessboutique.com.  New podcast episodes are available every other we

In this episode, we'll dig into the specifics for your business like platforms, policies, branding and target market. I promise, it's fun! We'll talk about the operational side of running a business with the founder of Grace and Lace: my friend Melissa Hinnant. She has one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard-you'll love hearing from her. And Donald Miller will help us understand why telling your story is such a powerful way to reach your target audience. 1:15    Tiers 3&4 of the BB Business Plan 20:47  Interview with Donald Miller 37:40  Interview with Melissa Hinnant 49:06  BB Success Story with Megan Hardwick 56:37  Homework Get your free Business Boutique Quick Start Guide by filling out the form here! - To save $10 on any Business Boutique Nashville ticket, use the code BBWRIGHT. - If you have a success story you would like to share with the Business Boutique community, email me at podcast@businessboutique.com.  New podcast episodes are available every other week.

In episode 1 of my brand new podcast, I'll help you build a vision and a plan to harness your passion into your own version of success. My friend Christine Caine (who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring women I've ever met, by the way!) will join the conversation to talk about pushing through your challenges by staying connected to what drives you. Plus we'll hear from a Business Boutique alum on how our 2-day event last year transformed her business! 1:22    Tiers 1&2 of the BB Business Plan 18:20  Interview with Christine Caine 43:39  BB Success Story 55:32  Homework Get your free Business Boutique Quick Start Guide by filling out the form here! - To save $10 on any Business Boutique Nashville ticket, use the code BBWRIGHT. - If you have a success story you would like to share with the Business Boutique community, email me at podcast@businessboutique.com.  New podcast episodes are available every other week.

The Business Boutique is a growing community of women who are making money doing what they love. In each episode, business coach and Ramsey Personality Christy Wright takes a deep dive into topics like marketing, selling, social media and profits. Episodes include featured interviews with top experts in each of these areas. Christy delivers motivating and thought-provoking messages while sharing stories of women who have found success that will inspire you on your journey. --- If you have a success story you would like to share with the Business Boutique community, email me at podcast@businessboutique.com.  New podcast episodes are available every other week.