As we move into 2024, it’s a time to reflect and set business goals for the upcoming year. It’s easy to become caught up in a narrative where you say, “My business would be a success if only I had x.” For you, the missing element might be time, money, or resources. But in order…
Your money mindset can determine your success as an entrepreneur. Of course, when you run your own business, there is always some element of uncertainty. In fact, we believe that taking risks is necessary to grow your business. So it’s only natural to worry about money sometimes. The key is not staying in that negative…
When you’re balancing all of the necessary tasks required of an entrepreneur, it can be easy to give into stress and focus on the negative. While it’s rewarding, running a small business can be stressful. That’s why it’s so important to intentionally make time to be consciously grateful for the good things in your business—those…
From helping you learn about yourself to adjusting your mindset, it’s invaluable to have a mentor in your small business. But mentorship relationships can benefit the mentor as well! In this episode, Pam and Teri discuss how mentorship evolves over time and through different seasons of a business. We share mentor examples from our own…
As an entrepreneur, building community is fundamentally important. That’s why we are so excited to be hosting our first big in-person event for Pam’s business, the Crochet Business Summit, in April 2024! So many moving pieces go into planning a business event: the target audience, the venue, the speakers, the schedule, the budget … All…
The 5 Love Languages, as outlined by Dr. Gary Chapman in his popular book, have been used as a framework for understanding how people express and receive love for over 30 years. These languages include Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. We usually hear these used in the…
As entrepreneurs, of course we want to make a profit. But focusing purely on the financials and not on how we treat others can lead to a lonely journey as an entrepreneur. After all, the online business world is smaller than you might think – everyone knows someone. That means it’s critically important to show…
Resilience is a core trait of successful entrepreneurs. We all encounter peaks and valleys in running our busineses. Those who succeed choose to overcome challenges rather than be victimized by them. So how can you build and sustain resilence in business and life? Listen in and find out! In this episode, Pam and Teri talk…
As the sole providers in their households, single entrepreneurs share unique challenges that not everyone can relate to. And with no partner to share with each day, isolation can creep in – especially when you work from home. That’s why intentionally building community as a single entrepreneur is so important. So how can single entrepreneurs…
Diane Cunningham Ellis has traveled a long and varied path in life. She’s been a counselor, founded the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs, and now works as a business coach and mentor. Through her mastermind group, Braver Together, Diane strives to help women feel safe, seen, and supported. In this episode, Pam and Teri…