Self-Care Episodes
Learn how to prioritize your well-being and maintain balance while building your business, addressing the emotional and mental aspects of entrepreneurship.
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April 29, 2021
Ep 80: 3 Awkward things you may experience as you start a business
Do you ever feel awkward while you are starting your new business? Does it bring back memories of middle school when you were trying to understand who you were and how you fit into this world? That can be how many feel when starting a business. And it's understandable - but know this: you have to go through it to get to the other side. Today I share 3 ways you may be feeling awkward and let you know it's okay, and there are ways to get through it. Yes, you can and will survive this stage! 1. ...
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April 15, 2021
Ep 78: 7 Reasons why you can and will be an awesome business owner!
As we all know, not everyone is meant to be a business owner. So, in today's episode, I share 7 reasons why YOU, yes YOU, will be, or already are, an awesome business owner! There are many attributes it takes to be a good business owner. A ton. But today I'm just sharing 7 because these are fun and true - and they are legit 7 reasons why you are going to be awesome at this! 1 - You have a vision for this business. No, you may not be able to see it clearly, but you know you want to turn somethi...
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April 8, 2021
Ep 77: 5 permissions you need to give yourself as you start a business
If you're starting a business, one thing you'll need to know is that it's hard to give yourself permission to do/not do certain things. In today's episode, I share 4 that you should really consider... Wanting to start your own podcast?: CLICK HERE 🎧
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April 1, 2021
Ep 76: 4 Things so many new business owners are scared of
So many new business owners say they are scared. And I get it, starting a business can be scary. Today I talk you through 4 common fears I've seen with those I've coached, those I've had in my Just Start Academy, and those that have posted things in our FB group. Episode Mentioned: Episode 49 - 3 common fears when starting a business that are actually myths But don't worry, if this is you and you are scared of things in your new business, know that you are not alone and there is a way to overc...
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Dec. 3, 2020
Ep 59: What's the energy you give off? It affects your business...
Have you ever thought about how the energy you give off and how it is perceived by potential customers and current customers? If you have never considered this before, today is the day. It could save your business. *EPISODE I mentioned: Episode 54 which also talks a little about energy and the girl that gave off really overbearing energy...(don't be her.) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎉Have a business idea & want to create your business PLAN? Then my Mini Business Plan Workshop is FOR YOU! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥳Ready to sta...
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Nov. 19, 2020
Ep 57: The gauge of your business success is not just about the money milestones.
Your business should never be defined as successful or not successful purely on the income that it brings. Just like life, material possessions are not what is the true definition of a life well-lived and the same goes for your business. Here are 3 ways that you can think about how you and your business have ALREADY been successful and to realize that these milestones are awesome! 1 - If you have ever told anyone about your business or business idea and shared with the world, then that is a bi...
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Nov. 12, 2020
Ep 56: You have to kiss a lot of frogs - before you find your business prince.
On today's episode, I share how your business is all about trial and error. Yes, you have to "date" and "kiss a lot of frogs" in your business before you settle on that perfect one (your prince.) If things aren't working, something isn't selling or you're not feeling aligned with how you are offering things, then that is TOTALLY NORMAL and okay. Realize that you simply need to adjust and try another way of offering your products/services. Your business is a continual testing process - d...
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Oct. 29, 2020
Ep 54: 3 Surefire ways to NOT get clients or customers.....
These are some of the most common questions my coaching clients ask: "How do I get more clients?".... "How do I get more customers?"... "I need to find clients." Today I share the 3 surefire ways NOT to get clients. .... Wanting to start your own podcast?: CLICK HERE 🎧
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Sept. 17, 2020
Ep 48: Social media strategies when starting out - with Sydney Chakalos
In today's episode, Sydney Chakalos and I talk about SOCIAL MEDIA! Yes, so many of you are struggling with how to get going - and how to get exposure for your business in an authentic way. We discuss WHY social media is a great tool for your business, how to have the proper mindset when posting on social, how to be authentic, and how to take those first steps so you can build a legit following. Sydney gives tons of great advice, so make sure you listen all the way through to the end! He...
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Sept. 10, 2020
Ep 47: This ONE thing will propel your business forward - it's worked for me for 20 years!
Today I'm sharing that HUGE secret to my success! Actually I'm half kidding - it's not a huge secret...it's more of what I have realized that has helped me move forward with my business ideas. The good news is that it's something you can do as well FOR FREE and TODAY :) It all starts with you having a vision and a mission for what you want to offer the world - and you'll do anything (within reason) to have it come to fruition in a way that betters others' lives. But, there is som...
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Sept. 3, 2020
Ep 46: Have some compassion for yourself - starting a business is hard.
In today's episode, I share how and who you need to have compassion for yourself as a business owner (and as a human for that matter!) So many business owners I meet, even aspiring business owners, get down on themselves thinking they don't have what it takes, that they are going to fail, that they aren't smart enough or knowledgeable enough...oh the list goes on. And I know it can be hard, after all, I've been doing this for 20 years. Starting and building a business is n...
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April 30, 2020
Ep 28: What you're WILLING to do matters in your business - and life!
I heard a great saying the other day - and it hit me like a brick: "You can't have what you aren't willing to become." Wow. Think about that for a minute. Think about it in terms of your life - AND business. In today's episode, I share how you can create boundaries & parameters for what you are and aren't willing to do - and it will free you! https://www.kimberlybrock.com/episode28
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April 9, 2020
Ep 25: Struggling? THIS IS the process of YOU becoming more....
Are you struggling personally, or in your business? Feeling anxious during this whole shift that is taken place in our world with the quarantine? Realize that your struggle today is actually the process that you NEED to be going through to become the person you are truly meant to be! I heard a story the other day that my pastor shared and I just had to share it here: "The emperor moth is the most majestic species among all the moths. It has wide wings spanning out majestically when it flies. ...
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Feb. 27, 2020
Ep 19: Gift boutique owner shares how she adapts & sells where customers are - with Jennifer Huff.
LISTEN ON: APPLE | SPOTIFY On this episode, I have gift boutique owner Jennifer Huff sharing her business journey that started 15 years ago! She started as a home-based embroider, then started reselling products with embroidery & monogramming then took her business online. Then, three years ago, she moved into a retail space! Crazy huh? Considering how tough the retail gift environment can be with Amazon and online shopping so easy & convenient, she has found a way to make it profitable and stil...
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Feb. 20, 2020
Ep 18: How a Peloton (in a hotel gym) taught a marketing lesson.
SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Yes, the Peloton bike in the gym at a Westin made a very clear business lesson for all of us. It was obvious how no brand can be for everyone. You must be speaking to YOUR PEOPLE, the people who will most likely buy what you are offering. So this is what happened: I went to workout in the gym at a Westin hotel in Houston. (I had previously been in Chicago at a Westin and they had 4 Peloton bikes in the gym, and that is where I first rode on one...
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Feb. 13, 2020
Ep 17: Starting a business is an emotional rollercoaster - buckle up!
Yes, it's true...owning your own business comes with emotions sometimes. You can go from the highest of highs, being excited about launching a new product or service, to the lows of when your website crashes or your sales are down. Hear my perspective on this and what you can do to try and mitigate the lows!
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Feb. 6, 2020
Ep 16: How to use PINTEREST to GROW your business - with Joanne Wetzel!
Who knew that Pinterest could be such an awesome way to get FREE visibility for your business? I did not realize what a big deal it was until I met and worked with my wonderful guest Joanne Wetzel of Pin Savvy Co! 👉Go ahead and print this FREE Pinterest checklist to have out on your desk + learn from Joanne's FREE 20-minute video Pinterest Masterclass! You'll get links for both in the email and you can then properly setup your business account with Pinterest immediately! And when you are ready...
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Nov. 28, 2019
Ep 6: 9 Sweet & Sour Truths I've Learned From Running My Businesses.
I'm so excited about today's guest, Nicole Brooks....and yes, she's my sister. She is one amazing woman that I so proud to introduce you to! Ever since Nicole was young, she said she wanted to be an actress - and sure enough, she did it! I have lived vicariously through her over past years as she is an actress and has had the fun of working with what we all call "famous people" - and I have even gotten to visit her on sets when it was all happening. She was on the sitcom Hope & Faith (with Kell...