Thriving Business
THRIVING BUSINESS
Business Insights to Help You Grow Your Business with Ease
We’re two seasoned business owners — Sam Morris and Kate De Jong — sharing our nearly thirty-year combined experience of starting and growing service-based businesses from the ground up. We so many small businesses struggling or falling prey to expensive promises of quick fixes or silver bullets. Both of us know what it REALLY takes to start and grow a business, we've done it many times over and we've got the blisters to prove it! We’ve joined forces to share our knowledge and experience so you can find the easiest path to success, doing it your way, and most importantly — staying true to yourself.
Thriving Business
Authentic Selling and the Power of Downtime in Business
In this episode, Kate and Sam delve into the value of creating space for relaxation and inspiration in business as a means to access your intuition and the powerful insight you need for business growth. They share their experiences at Kate’s recent Inspired Business Bali Retreat and Sam’s upcoming guided European tour.
They then delve into the topic of authentic selling; what that means, how to do it well and why so many women struggle to sell. They discuss how the entrepreneurial spirit thrives in unexpected places. Get ready to be inspired and motivated on your own entrepreneurial journey!
- Kate and Sam discuss the importance of embracing imperfection and getting on with business as women as Sam struggles with a cold and a cold sore while recording.
- Kate shares her experience at the Inspired Business Bali retreat, where female entrepreneurs focused on their businesses in the tranquil surrounds of Bali.
- The retreat allowed for introspection and the release of emotional burdens carried by the participants.
- Sam talks about her upcoming trip to Europe and how she's relinquishing control by joining a guided coach tour.
- The challenges of justifying investments in oneself and the pressure to demonstrate a tangible return on investment are discussed.
- The value of creating space for relaxation and inspiration is highlighted, even though it may not lead to immediate results.
- Kate shares a story about authentic selling she witnessed in Bali, where the sellers identified needs and offered their services without being pushy.
- The contrast between poor selling experiences and the positive impact of genuine conversations and customer focus is emphasized.
- The Balinese culture fosters an entrepreneurial spirit due to the lack of a safety net, and they find creative ways to survive and thrive.
- When you focus on genuinely looking for opportunities to serve it attracts opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Finding your people and serving them aligns with your purpose and values, allowing for business flow.
And so much more!
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katiedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: kate@katedejong.com
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: sam@thebusinessimplementor.com
