Business Growth Episodes

Many business owners don't realize how much time they're wasting on the tools that are supposed to help their business. Today I'm talking about the 3 big time-wasters and what you can do to save yourself and your business.

I hired an AI employee for my online business today, and I have to tell you what happened - hint, it's been AMAZING ALREADY! If you've been watching all the AI talk and wondering what it all means for your business, this one's for you. I break down the difference between an assistant, an employee, and a teammate, and which one actually helps a you build a successful business! Listen here and grab the show notes: https://podcast.shesjustgettingstarted.com/364 🎉 Get your Business Owner Desk S...

The busy Holiday season is upon us - and you need to plan. So many small business owners, especially new ones, don't plan far enough ahead to maximize sales and prevent burnout. Today we talk about 4 things you can do right now to have an efficient and prospers Q4 in 2026! Whether you're a service business owner or product business owner - or any other type, this is for you! 🎉The She's Just Getting Started gift boutique JUST OPENED! Come check it out and get yourself something special to chee...

When Your Business Is Taking Over Your Life, This Saves You Is your business running you instead of the other way around? In this episode, Kimberly gets honest about a pattern she's fallen into twice, most recently while building the new She's Just Getting Started boutique: letting the business swallow the rest of her life. She shares a hard lesson from years ago in Colorado, when her husband finally told her something had to change, and breaks down the real fix that most business owners skip: clear, repeatable systems and workflows. Kimberly walks through how to spot the signs your business is taking over, why hiring help alone won't fix a broken workflow, and how to build simple, written systems you could hand off to someone else tomorrow if you had to. If you're a product seller or service provider feeling stretched thin, this episode gives you a practical starting point to reclaim your time without slowing your growth. Plus, get an update on the She's Just Getting Started…

Should you be selling physical products in your business? Before you order inventory or open a Shopify store, there are three questions you need to answer honestly, and most people skip straight past the first one. In this episode Kimberly shares the news that she's adding an online gift boutique to She's Just Getting Started, and walks you through the exact decision process she used to get there. She's been in the product world since 2003, when she launched her first online boutique and r...

If you've struggled with what to sell - what products, services, or programs, you're not alone. Many business owners go back and forth. But today we're going to end all that and give you the one that will help you decide what is best to offer.

It's time to look at your business and ensure you are offering what people want to pay for - and how they want to receive it. Today we're talking about ways you can offer your products and services to stay relevant in 2026 and 2027 to increase your sales.

Let me ask you something. How many decisions have you made about your business this week? Should I get this app? Should I price it here or here? Should I change my colors? Should I open an Etsy store or build my own site? Should I offer a group program or stick with one-on-one? What do I say to that customer who's upset? What shipping method? What box? What logo? What tissue paper? It's endless. And it's exhausting. If you've been feeling foggy and worn out and like you're spinning on d...

Many business owners tell me they struggle with deciding on pricing for their products, services or programs. Today's the day we end all the drama and help you figure out your pricing once and for all so you can confidently get out there and market your stuff! ------------------------------------- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👉Get early-bird access and 15% off when the She's Just Getting Started gift boutique opens on September 16! JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE GET THE FREE PRINTABLES & RESOURCES FO...

Seth Godin said "choose your customers, choose your future" and he couldn't be more right! Today I talk about the massive importance of indeed choosing who you want to serve and how affects the success of your business.

How to Start Using AI in Your Business (Even If You're Not Techy) in 2026 Let me ask you something. Have you been watching everyone talk about AI — on social media, on YouTube, in conversations with friends — and quietly wondering if you're already too far behind? Or if it's even something meant for someone like you? I want to answer that right now: you're not behind. And yes, it is absolutely for you. Today I'm going to walk you through how to start using AI in your business — simple, no-jarg...

The #1 Thing Your Business Can't Survive Without in 2026 Let me ask you something. What do you think you need to build a successful business right now? A big following? The perfect website? More credentials? A viral moment on TikTok? Maybe you've been telling yourself you just need more time, more money, or to finally get everything lined up perfectly before you go all in. Here's the truth — and I say this with so much love — none of those things are actually what's going to make your business...

What It Really Means When Your Sales Slow Down If you've noticed your products or services aren't selling like they used to, you are not alone — and you are not failing. So many small business owners are feeling this right now. The revenue that came easily a few years ago just isn't showing up the same way. And it's easy to spiral into panic, slash your prices, or start questioning whether you should even keep going. Before you do any of that, there's one question you need to ask yourself. O...

If you have ever doubted your products or services... compared your business to others...or felt like you're not good enough for business, this is for you. This will REFRAME of your thoughts will change your entire outlook!

Y'all, everything has gone up. The gas station. The grocery store. Your flights. Your shipping boxes. Your software subscriptions. Everything. And if you're a small business owner right now, you are feeling it in a very real way. But here's what I want you to know before we dive in — you are not alone. In fact, more than 70% of small business owners believe prices will continue to rise. So if you've been sitting there wondering if your business can survive all of this, I want you to take a brea...

You were made to use your gifts. And yes — you can actually get paid for it. Turning a passion into steady income sounds dreamy until the practical questions hit. Where do I start? How much will it cost? How long before it actually pays? If you've asked any of those questions, this episode is for you. Here's the honest answer: it depends. But what it depends on might surprise you — because it's not about how talented you are or how perfect your timing is. It's about choosing the right path for ...

Raising your prices is one of those things that makes your stomach flip — but here's the truth: staying at the same rates while your rent, supplies, and shipping costs keep climbing isn't loyalty to your clients. It's slowly draining you dry. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to raise your prices with confidence — not panic. And I'm sharing tips straight from the women who commented on my recent Instagram reel about this exact topic, because y'all had thoughts and I wanted to bring th...

You know that moment when someone asks what you do and your brain just... freezes? Yeah. Every small business owner I coach has been there. Here's what's really happening: You're worried you'll sound braggy or salesy, so you stumble through some vague response that leaves them confused and you feeling like a weirdo. Let's fix that. The Accordion Method: Start short. Expand only if they're interested. Your shortest version should be effortless and specific. Sometimes "I host a podcast" creat...

A new year naturally makes us want to plan. New goals. New strategies. New promises to ourselves. But here’s what I’ve seen over and over again with small business owners: plans without alignment do not last. They look good on paper, but they fall apart in real life. That’s why this conversation centers on one simple but powerful idea. Before you set your goals, you need clarity. Specifically, clarity around how you actually want your business to support your life this year. Most people defaul...

The Shifts Small Business Owners Need to Make Now to Be Ready for 2026 The ground is shifting for small business owners, and pretending things will “go back to normal” is a mistake. The businesses that will win in 2026 are not chasing shiny tactics. They are making a few clear, practical changes right now that simplify how they work and strengthen trust with buyers. Here are the shifts that actually matter. Shift One: Stop Experimenting With AI and Start Using It on Purpose The AI experiment...

The real payoff of building a business is not just the money. It is who you become along the way. Entrepreneurship has a way of shaping you, stretching you, and growing parts of you that would not grow any other way. Even when results change, the personal growth sticks. In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest shifts I see in business owners, emotional maturity. You learn how to handle hard conversations without spiraling, how to respond instead of react, and how to match someone’s exci...

Hey, my brilliant business builders! We cut through the noise and talked about a simple truth: Integrity isn't just a nice-to-have; it's the hardest-working growth strategy you have. Buyers don't trust sellers right now. Let's face it: the market is exhausted. We're all skeptical. Thanks to people online making wild claims ("A million dollars by next Tuesday!") and flooding feeds with fake reviews and AI-generated hype, even the best businesses are inheriting a cloud of doubt. If you've ever ...

Most women start a business with excitement, a brand-new notebook, and a hopeful “I’ll just work harder.” But that spark dies fast if you don’t know why you’re actually doing this. Your why is the difference between a business that lasts and one that fizzles out. It turns effort into endurance and gives you a compass when things get messy, slow, or confusing. In this episode, I break down the five reasons that anchor a sustainable business: money, serving others, purpose, using your unique gifts...

Most small business owners assume that one channel—a website, Instagram, whatever they’re leaning on—is supposed to bring in steady sales. And then they’re confused when the sales stay random. The truth? Consistent revenue comes from a simple, repeatable system. One main way people discover you, supported by a few touch points that keep you top of mind. When you pick one visibility lane—your podcast, YouTube, local events, speaking—and connect it to email, referrals, and basic follow-up, everyt...