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Boss It Podcast

Sophia Syed

117 episodes

5 months ago

Send us a text Returning After a Two-Year Hiatus: Updates, Challenges, and the Power of Delegation In this episode, the Sophia returns after a two-year hiatus to explain her absence and share updates on her business ventures. She discusses the extensive renovation of a family property for short-term rentals, the expansion of her product-based business Also Sophia to the UAE, and her involvement in scaling a friend's medical business. The host emphasizes the importance of delegation, taking b...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

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Send us a text Returning After a Two-Year Hiatus: Updates, Challenges, and the Power of Delegation In this episode, the Sophia returns after a two-year hiatus to explain her absence and share updates on her business ventures. She discusses the extensive renovation of a family property for short-term rentals, the expansion of her product-based business Also Sophia to the UAE, and her involvement in scaling a friend's medical business. The host emphasizes the importance of delegation, taking b...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/117)

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Episode 115 | Pausing in Business and A New Dawn

Send us a text Returning After a Two-Year Hiatus: Updates, Challenges, and the Power of Delegation In this episode, the Sophia returns after a two-year hiatus to explain her absence and share updates on her business ventures. She discusses the extensive renovation of a family property for short-term rentals, the expansion of her product-based business Also Sophia to the UAE, and her involvement in scaling a friend's medical business. The host emphasizes the importance of delegation, taking b...

6 months ago

17 minutes

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Episode 114 | AI Tools You Need in 2023 to Scale Your Business

Innovating your business means stepping up your game. Do you think that AI tools are the game-changer you need in 2023? Artificial intelligence, or AI, is indeed a powerful tool, and the good news is that you can implement it into your business operations! Utilizing AI tools can boost your productivity as it can handle your tasks promptly, allowing you to move to your other strategic activities. This enables you to leverage your skills while spending less on the areas of your business operati...

2 years ago

12 minutes

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Episode 113 | Go from Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur — Why People Stay Stuck!

Would you describe yourself as a wantrepreneur? Or do you know someone who is a wantrepreneur? The term "wantrepreneur" refers to someone who desires to create their own business but hasn't been able to get started. Wantrepreneurs have fresh and creative ideas but lack the courage to take action and risks. In this episode, we discuss the barriers that might hinder you in your transition from a wantrepreneur to an entrepreneur and the strategies that can help you avoid them. Let me shar...

2 years ago

18 minutes

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Episode 112 | Don't Burn the Boats Right Away But Start the Side Hustle

Many of us mistakenly believe that starting a side hustle while juggling a nine-to-five job is impossible and that we cannot successfully manage both responsibilities at the same time. It is not necessary to burn the boats right away. Keeping your nine-to-five is vital, not just for supporting your business but also as a safety net in case your side hustle or business fails. It's better to have a side hustle than to jump all in when starting a business. Let me share with you why you start th...

2 years ago

15 minutes

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Episode 111 | The Real Entrepreneurial Journey - 2 Steps Forward 1 Step Back

Progress is not always linear; there are times when we need to step back before striving again. Setbacks are a natural part of the process of our success. We need to grow, learn, and improve. So my mantra has always been "Two Steps Forward One Step Back." But how do I define this in the context of business? This mantra sets realistic expectations and maintains a mindset of making room for improvement.It helps in navigating the ups and downs of business with grace and strength.It makes us real...

2 years ago

13 minutes

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Episode 110 | How to Launch a Successful Day [My 3 Strategies]

Passion is not enough in achieving success. You also need a productive mindset to help you set goals. But how do we cultivate that productive mindset? Let me share with you three strategies that can help in establishing success and optimizing our productivity. 1. Set up the night before. Planning the night before can help create a systemic routine for our day-to-day needs. When we plan ahead, we ensure that the things we need are ready and in place. Even the smallest details that are often o...

2 years ago

8 minutes

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Episode 109 | Why Entrepreneurs Give Up

What are a few common pitfalls for entrepreneurs and how can you avoid them! 1. Not Enough Money! Many first-time entrepreneurs will give up as they need capital to start their business and then a steady income to manage daily expenses. My suggestion is not to quit your stable income right away and start your business as a side hustle. I personally started Also Sophia. 2. Afraid of Competition! Many quit or never start their business because they are scared of other businesses as...

2 years ago

20 minutes

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Episode 108 | How to Increase Profits by Reducing the Customer Acquisition Cost

Don’t forget to hit the bell and subscribe! Send us a DM on Instagram at BossItClub Increasing a company’s bottom line is arguably the most important metric! Decreasing your Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC).... not rate (we want to increase the acquisition rate) is one great way of increasing profits! Here are the strategies that have worked for our product business. Here are a few ways to reduce your CAC: Know the psychology of your customer aka the psychographics so you can make ...

2 years ago

20 minutes

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Episode 107 | How to Start 2023 with Successful Goal Setting

It’s January 2023 and it’s time to talk about goal setting! What is the significance to January 1st? It’s just any other date, right? Yes.. it is … but culturally, we have used the first of January as a starting point to frame our goals. Here are a few tips on how to make sure you set your goals up for success in 2023! Look to your North Star to guide you in your goal setting. What is the real reason you have committed to keeping your goal? It is helpful to align your goal with somethin...

2 years ago

16 minutes

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Episode 106 | Business Takes Patience [ 3 Tips to Help You in Your Business Journey]

Business takes patience and the “get rich quick” mantras do not work. Sorry…even if you make a quick win, can you replicate it again? Remember business may look easier on the surface than many would like to admit to! Here are a few tips to get you on the right track to help build your patience as you march through the entrepreneurial journey and not give up! Set expectations with yourself that the goal you have in mind might take longer to accomplish that you had previously thought. R...

2 years ago

16 minutes

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Episode 105 | Why You SHOULD Keep Your 9 to 5! [Why I Didn't Quit My Day Job Right Away]

You do not need to quit your 9 to 5 and it is ok to complete a side hustle! Do you agree or disagree? Why do I believe this? Well… Running a business is like completing a series of experiments. You do not know what will work and what will not work out. By allowing yourself to continue with your contingency plan of the 9 to 5, you are allowing yourself the opportunity to experiment with what you like and what you dislike, what will work and what will not work, without fee...

3 years ago

13 minutes

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Episode 104 | How I Ensure a Productive Day! [Tips and Tricks]

Hit Follow, Subscribe, and the Bell so you don’t miss a thing! With so many dependents, time management is a skill that you can master! As many of you know, I have a booming side hustle Also Sophia LTD (on Walmart shelves currently), working my 9-5 currently and yes, I am a MOM! I’m not telling you all of this to brag, but to give you context on why time management is so important for me to manage the time in my day. Here are my best tips that you can put into action! Choose the best time ...

3 years ago

14 minutes

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Episode 103 | How to Prep Your Business for the Recession [4 Must-Dos]

How are you going to prevent your business from going under during the recession? This episode will provide you with 4 tips that you can do today to help you float during the recession and not close your business doors! Product-Based Business - Look at cost of each product and the cost of goods (COG) to see if you can reduce these costs. For our service-based business- look at different contracts and see if you can bring a few services in-house that you might be outsourcing curren...

3 years ago

17 minutes

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Episode 102 | Mental Health and Business [ The 3C's You Need to Know]

Today let’s chat about the 3 C’s that every business owner should possess to better your mental health. 1st C - Consistency: It will take time to reach your goals and it is unlikely that you will find success overnight. If you do find success overnight, you are one of the few that will! Being consistent will allow you the time required to build a brand and community around your offer and this will result in better business success! One great strategy for accomplishing consistency is to...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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Episode 101 | CEO Characteristics [GOOD to GREAT]

Time to get serious about leading your company. Let’s speak about what a CEO is and then I’ll provide you with a few tips to take your mindset and execution to the next level as a CEO. If you need more information regarding what is Governance and reporting to a board, you can check out this great article and video for a fast tutorial. Tip 1- Learn to Delegate! If you want more information on delegation you can check out episode 84 at bossitclub.com/84. In Also Sophia, my pro...

3 years ago

15 minutes

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Episode 100 | Walmart Launch 2022 [What Happened Part 3]

If you have any questions… leave them in the comments on Youtube below the video or contact us on Instagram @bossitclub Let’s speak about 2022 and our Walmart Launch onto the big shelf! A few weeks ago a shared with you what happened in 2020 and 2021 when we launched our products on Walmart shelves in the middle of the pandemic. And let’s just say… it did not go as planned. The lockdown interrupted selling and we had to quickly pivot our sales strategy. If you missed these episodes, you...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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Episode 99 | How did I Get My Products Into Walmart [My Story-Part 2]

So what happened in 2021 that may have wrecked our chances of ever being on the Walmart shelf again? You will find some great lessons learned from our experience in 2021. Here are the lessons but I’m sure there are more. Always diversify your sales channels Build a community of faithful customers who will support you Always know your numbers so you plan for potential “risks and failures” Be ready to pivot and nimble so you can change the plan The better the pac...

3 years ago

13 minutes

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Episode 98 | How Did I Get My Products Into Walmart [MY STORY PART 1 ]

How did I get our products into Walmart? This is a big goal for many entrepreneurs who create products! Getting into a large retailer not only can scale your business to over a million in sales with a single purchase order, but it can also help validate your brand to others! Today is part 1 of 3 so hit subscribe or follow if you have not yet done so! You can follow us on Instagram at @bossitclub Check out more episodes by heading to https://www.bossitclub.com/podcast ...

3 years ago

13 minutes

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Episode 97 | How to Prioritize My To-Do List [AND Reduce The OVERWHELM]

How do you manage your to-do list? Here are my best-kept secrets to keeping on top of my priorities stress-free and with less overwhelm! I follow the 4D method for productivity and funny enough when I looked for more information regarding the 4D Productivity Method, I didn’t find much! Gathering this information from great productivity gurus, David Allen’s Book Getting Things Done, I’ve put my own personal spin so we all can relate to our daily demands! Grab the book here so you c...

3 years ago

11 minutes

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Episode 96 | 7 Success Tips for Business [START UP TIPS]

Use these 7 tips to grow your company successfully! Dream Big - don’t play small and max out your potential Create a Product or Service that your Customer actually Wants!Be Hands-on in Your Business so you have a greater understanding of the processes before hiring. Be Enthusiastic When Selling so You can Close More Sales!You Need to Be Optimistic because Things will NOT go exactly as planned Focus on your customer and their needs so they continue to refer customers to y...

3 years ago

10 minutes