Doing Business Gently: Business Clarity and Personal Branding for Women with Online Service Based Businesses
Marta Goertzen | Gentle Business Coach | Business Clarity | Personal Branding for Women
94 episodes
7 months ago
Business Clarity, Alignment & Personal Branding for Women.
** Do you ever wonder if there is a different way to do business?
** Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you because your business feels so hard?
** Or have you ever asked yourself, shouldn’t I know what I want to be when I grow up by now?
Maybe you’re a massive introvert, shy, or considered an HSP, a highly sensitive person, or maybe you feel like you’ve never really fit into what and who the standard online business coaching says you need to be in your business.
Does any of this sound familiar?
I’m raising my hand as a founding member of that club. Welcome fellow misfit.
Hey there. I’m Marta Goertzen, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. If your business feels hard and nowhere near gentle, I’m glad you are here.
This is a safe place where we will be talking about:
** Life business integration, and we approach that idea of integration through creating an aligned business that fits you, your values and priorities, your personality, and the current season of life you are currently in.
** We also do that by talking about finding business clarity so that you’re not constantly second guessing every decision that you make in your business.
** And maybe even more importantly, we are going to talk about working from a habit and a place of rest.
** From time to time, we’re also going to ask the question, where does our faith fit into our entrepreneurial journey as we are creating a gentle business?
If you are ready for tips, ideas, resources, and engaging conversations on developing healthy business habits and routines to help you uncover, or maybe remember your entrepreneurial identity, build a strong personal brand that grows with you and how to build a business based on your values and priorities, you are in the right place.
The goal of this podcast is to help women just like you develop online businesses that honors your need for rest, create a flexible and agile business that fits the current season of life you are in and the space to figure it all out.
Welcome to Doing Business Gently.
＞＞Website: https://SelahStudios.co
＞＞ IG: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
＞＞ FB: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
＞＞ Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/selahstudiosco
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Business Clarity, Alignment & Personal Branding for Women.
** Do you ever wonder if there is a different way to do business?
** Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you because your business feels so hard?
** Or have you ever asked yourself, shouldn’t I know what I want to be when I grow up by now?
Maybe you’re a massive introvert, shy, or considered an HSP, a highly sensitive person, or maybe you feel like you’ve never really fit into what and who the standard online business coaching says you need to be in your business.
Does any of this sound familiar?
I’m raising my hand as a founding member of that club. Welcome fellow misfit.
Hey there. I’m Marta Goertzen, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. If your business feels hard and nowhere near gentle, I’m glad you are here.
This is a safe place where we will be talking about:
** Life business integration, and we approach that idea of integration through creating an aligned business that fits you, your values and priorities, your personality, and the current season of life you are currently in.
** We also do that by talking about finding business clarity so that you’re not constantly second guessing every decision that you make in your business.
** And maybe even more importantly, we are going to talk about working from a habit and a place of rest.
** From time to time, we’re also going to ask the question, where does our faith fit into our entrepreneurial journey as we are creating a gentle business?
If you are ready for tips, ideas, resources, and engaging conversations on developing healthy business habits and routines to help you uncover, or maybe remember your entrepreneurial identity, build a strong personal brand that grows with you and how to build a business based on your values and priorities, you are in the right place.
The goal of this podcast is to help women just like you develop online businesses that honors your need for rest, create a flexible and agile business that fits the current season of life you are in and the space to figure it all out.
Welcome to Doing Business Gently.
＞＞Website: https://SelahStudios.co
＞＞ IG: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
＞＞ FB: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
＞＞ Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/selahstudiosco
Why You Feel Stuck in Your Business (& Why It's Not Your Fault)
Are you waking up feeling like your business is wearing you instead of the other way around? In this episode, I share why many women entrepreneurs outgrow their businesses without realizing it. I explain the difference between temporary stuckness and when you need a full reset. Plus, I introduce my Rediscover, Redefine, Realign™ framework that can help you move forward again.
What you'll learn:
The two types of "stuckness" and how to tell them apart
Why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth, not failure
Common mistakes we make when trying to fix our misaligned businesses
How to recognize when you've outgrown your business model
Important Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction and my personal experience
00:02:19 "What got you here won't get you there"
00:02:40 Two types of stuckness explained
00:05:55 Common misdiagnoses of business problems
00:09:51 Understanding the alignment gap
00:12:20 Signs you've outgrown your business
00:15:40 Introduction to the Rediscover, Redefine, Realign framework
00:19:54 Invitation to connect
Links & Resources:
Connect with me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoerzen
Visit my website: https://SelahStudios.co/
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/92
Self-Care is Not a To-Do List: A Gentle Approach for Women Entrepreneurs
Have you been doing self-care all wrong? Buckle up for a game-changing conversation about what truly caring for yourself looks like.
In this episode, I'm getting real about self-care—and why our Pinterest-perfect ideas might be totally missing the point. If you're a woman entrepreneur who's tired of feeling burnt out, this episode is your roadmap to a gentler way of taking care of yourself.
What You'll Learn:
Why self-care isn't another item on your to-do list
Simple ways to listen to what your body really needs
How paying attention can prevent entrepreneurial burnout
Practical, no-fuss strategies for nurturing yourself
Key Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:29 What self-care really means
00:05:13 Why self-care is a necessity, not a luxury
00:08:39 Redefining self-care in practical terms
00:14:38 Simple ways to practice self-care
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith's work on seven types of rest: Rest Quiz - https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/91
Connect with Marta:
Website: https://SelahStudios.co
Instagram: https://Instargram.com/martagoertzen
Ready to transform how you think about self-care? Listen now and give yourself permission to breathe.
4 Key Components of Building Personal Brand for a Gentle Business
Do you find personal branding overwhelming? In this episode, I share my approach to personal branding for gentle businesses. I explain why personal branding doesn't have to feel heavy or complicated. Instead, it can be an authentic way to connect with your audience.
You'll learn my four-part framework for creating a personal brand that aligns with who you are and the gentle business you want to build. I also reveal the biggest mistake most entrepreneurs and graphic designers make when it comes to branding (hint: it's about where they start the process).
In this episode you'll learn:
Why understanding your core identity is the first step to authentic branding
How to connect with your audience by understanding their journey
Ways to communicate that feel natural to you
Why visuals should support, not lead, your brand strategy
Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 What personal branding truly means for gentle businesses
00:02:51 The four key components of a personal brand
00:03:47 Step 1: Core Identity - Understanding who you are
00:06:22 Step 2: Audience Identity - Understanding who you serve
00:08:58 Step 3: Connection Identity - How you naturally communicate
00:12:44 Step 4: Visual Identity - Supporting your brand story
00:15:53 Recap of the four steps
00:16:42 Business personality quiz offer
Links and Resources:
Business Personality Quiz: https://SelahStudios.co/quiz
Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447
Blog & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/90
Ever feel like your business is too noisy? Learn how to "hush" it just like you would a cluttered room.
In this episode, we explore the concept of "business hushing" - a simple but powerful way to deal with recurring overwhelm in your business. Just like decluttering a room can bring peace to your home, quieting different aspects of your business can help you regain clarity and calm. I'll walk you through practical steps you can take today to start reducing the noise in your business life.
What You'll Learn:
How to identify and reduce sources of "noise" in your business
Simple steps to evaluate what's really necessary in your business
Ways to prevent overwhelm from coming back
How to create a more peaceful work environment
Resources Mentioned:
Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset
Myquillin Smith's - "House Hushing And Why You Need It"
Bob Goff quote: "Where you do what you do matters"
Connect With Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/martagoertzen
- Website: https://SelahStudios.co
Key Timestamps:
00:00:21 Introduction to business hushing concept
00:07:30 Why occasional overwhelm isn't the real problem
00:09:11 Step 1: Reducing digital noise through unsubscribe mission
00:11:43 Step 2: Evaluating your business finances and subscriptions
00:13:47 Step 3: Reviewing your client list
00:16:46 Optional steps for dealing with chronic overwhelm
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business? You're not alone.
In this episode, we tackle the common problem of feeling overwhelmed as a business owner. Many entrepreneurs struggle with too many tasks, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to keep all the plates spinning. I’m sharing four simple, practical ways to handle overwhelm when it hits - AND... these techniques take just minutes to use.
**What You'll Learn:**
- How to spot the early warning signs of overwhelm before it takes over
- A simple breathing technique that can calm your mind in seconds
- Why pen-and-paper brain dumps work better than digital lists
- How to break free from overwhelm using small, manageable steps
**Links & Resources Mentioned:**
- Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
- Blog Post: https://SelahStudios.co/88
**Key Timestamps:**
00:00:00 Introduction and common signs of overwhelm
00:06:04 Step 1: Taking care of yourself through breathing and breaks
00:09:58 Step 2: How to do an effective brain dump
00:12:48 Step 3: Starting with small, manageable tasks
00:13:36 Step 4: Celebrating progress and evaluating triggers
00:16:58 Information about the Weekly Reset Routine Workshop
When you hear the words “gentle business” what immediately comes to mind? Let's bust some common myths about what it really means to do business gently.
In this episode, we tackle four common misconceptions about gentle business. I share why being gentle doesn't mean being weak, and how you can build a strong, successful business while staying true to your values. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reshape your existing business, you'll learn how to embrace growth without burning out.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why gentle doesn't mean weak or boring
When hustle can actually fit into a gentle business model
How to grow your business while staying aligned with your values
Ways to recognize if your business needs more gentleness
Key Timestamps:
00:00:32 Introduction to gentle business myths
00:03:02 True definition of gentleness in business
00:04:53 Myth #1: Gentle means weak
00:06:26 Myth #2: Gentle means no growth
00:07:48 Myth #3: The truth about hustle
00:09:45 Myth #4: Gentle means boring
00:11:20 What to do when feeling overwhelmed
Resources Mentioned:
Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset
Psychology Today article by Ryan Niemiec
Connect with me: https://SelahStudios.Co
Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
A Gentle Business Is Built on Healthy Habits & Routines
Is your business running you, or are you running your business? Your daily habits shape your business success more than you might think.
In this episode, we dive into how the small things we do every day can make or break our business success. I share my personal wake-up call about social media habits and how changing them transformed me and my business. You'll learn practical ways to build better business habits that won't burn you out.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why tracking your time for just one week can transform your business
How to create a 15-minute weekly reset routine that reduces stress
Simple ways to build rest into your business schedule
How to spot and change unhealthy business habits
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Word association game: How do you think about your business?
[00:02:46] Why your business is a habit
[00:04:28] My Instagram wake-up call story
[00:07:45] The power of tracking your time
[00:09:31] Essential healthy business habits to consider
[00:13:22] Making rest a non-negotiable part of your schedule
Resources Mentioned:
Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/86
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://SelahStudios.co
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
The Power of Clear Values & Priorities in Your Gentle Business
Ready to stop second-guessing your business decisions? Let's explore how understanding your core values and current priorities can transform your business into a more aligned and gentle operation.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What core values and priorities really mean in business
How to identify and apply your values
Why boundaries are essential for a gentle business
How to align your calendar with your stated priorities
Key Timestamps:
[00:01:17] Life-business integration explanation
[00:02:24] Core pillars of a gentle business
[00:04:03] Definition of core values
[00:04:47] How values affect business decisions
[00:13:12] Setting realistic priorities
Resources Mentioned:
Gentle Business Life Mini Mind (launching February 2025): https://SelahStudios.co/minimind
Book: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404/
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/85
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://SelahStudios.co* Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Is your business personality buried under everyone else's advice? It's time to uncover your true entrepreneurial identity.
In this episode, we dive into why knowing your business personality is crucial for creating a gentle, aligned business. Many entrepreneurs struggle because they're trying to follow conflicting advice instead of embracing their authentic business identity.
What you'll learn:
Why understanding your current entrepreneurial identity is different from who you were when you started
How to build a personal brand that truly reflects who you are
The connection between identity, clarity, and doing business gently
Why taking time to plan ("planuary") is better than rushing into the new year
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] - What is your business personality?
[00:02:00] - The three core components of gentle business
[00:04:00] - My journey from VA to coach
[00:09:35] - Taking time to plan ("planuary")
[00:10:28] - Real personal branding explained
Resources Mentioned:
Business Personality Quiz: https://SelahStudios.co/quiz
Episode #82-What Does it Mean to Do Business Gently? https://SelahStudios.co/82
Episode #83-How to Build a Gentle Business https://SelahStudios.co/83
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/84
Let’s Connect:
• Website: https://SelahStudios.co* Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Building Your Dream Business: A Journey to Gentle Success
Today we're exploring how to build a business that fits you perfectly - just like choosing the right vehicle for a journey. I share my framework for creating a gently business simply and sustainably that doesn't burn you out.
What you'll learn:
How to identify what type of business journey you're on
The three key components of a gentle business: clarity, alignment, and rest
How to match your business style to your personality
Ways to build sustainable habits that keep your business running smoothly
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:32] Welcome and episode introduction
[00:01:07] Gentle Business Life Mini Mind announcement
[00:02:27] Understanding the business clarity journey
[00:03:03] Three types of business journeys explained
[00:06:16] The three components of a gentle business
[00:09:21] Business identity and choosing your "vehicle"
[00:11:33] Building healthy habits and routines
Resources Mentioned:
Gentle Business Life Mini Mind Program
Launch Date: First week of February 2025
Early bird pricing available through January 30th, 2025
Website: https://SelahStudios.co/minimind
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/83
Previous Episode: "What Does It Mean to Do Business Gently?"
Episode 82 in the series: https://SelahStudios.co/82
Let's Connect:
Website: https://SelahStudios.co
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Join the February 2025 Mini Mind cohort for group coaching and community support: https://SelahStudios.co/minimind
What if your business could feel gentler and less stressful?
In this episode of Doing Business Gently, we dive into what it truly means to run a business in a way that works with your life, not against it. I share my perspective on building a sustainable business that honors your energy, values, and current season of life.
What you'll learn:
The difference between healthy hustle and toxic hustle
How to build a flexible business that adapts to your life's changes
Why personal branding matters for sustainable business growth
Ways to design your business around your natural strengths
00:00 Welcome to Doing Business Gently
01:02 Introducing Gentle Business Life MiniMind
04:08 Exploring the Concept of Gentle Business
06:14 Understanding Entrepreneurial Identity
09:10 Building a Strong Personal Brand
11:30 Avoiding Toxic Hustle
13:03 Characteristics of a Gentle Business
14:44 Conclusion and Call to Action
**** LINKS & RESOURCES ****
Gentle Business{Life} MiniMind: https://SelahStudios.co/minimind
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/82
**** LET'S CONNECT ****
Website: https://SelahStudios.co/
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Do you ever wonder if there is a different way to do business?
Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you because your business feels so hard?
Or have you ever asked yourself, shouldn't I know what I want to be when I grow up by now?
Maybe you're a massive introvert, shy, or considered an HSP, a highly sensitive person, or maybe you feel like you've never really fit into what and who the standard online business coaching says you need to be in your business.
Does any of this sound familiar? I'm raising my hand as a founding member of that club. Welcome fellow misfit. Hey there. I'm Marta Goertzen, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. If your business feels hard and nowhere near gentle, I'm glad you are here.
This is a safe place where we will be talking about:
Life business integration, and we approach that idea of integration through creating an aligned business that fits you, your values and priorities, your personality, and the current season of life you are currently in.
We also do that by talking about finding business clarity so that you're not constantly second guessing every decision that you make in your business.
And maybe even more importantly, we are going to talk about working from a habit and a place of rest.
From time to time, we're also going to ask the question, where does our faith fit into our entrepreneurial journey as we are creating a gentle business?
If you are ready for tips, ideas, resources, and engaging conversations on developing healthy business habits and routines to help you uncover, or maybe remember your entrepreneurial identity, build a strong personal brand that grows with you and how to build a business based on your values and priorities, you are in the right place.
The goal of this podcast is to help women just like you develop online businesses that honors your need for rest, create a flexible and agile business that fits the current season of life you are in and the space to figure it all out. Welcome to doing business gently. Let's Connect!Website: https://SelahStudios.co/podcast or https://DoinBusinessGently.comIG: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzenPinterest: https://Pinterest.com/selahstudiosco
Transform Your Business Through Your Word of the Year
Join me as I share how my unexpected word for 2025 - "gentle" - is already inspiring meaningful changes in my business and life. We'll explore why wrestling with your chosen word can lead to powerful insights, and how embracing an unexpected theme can transform your business approach in surprising ways.
In this episode you'll learn:
* How to recognize and embrace the deeper meaning behind your word of the year
* Ways your chosen word can guide major business decisions and transitions
* The importance of aligning your business practices with life circumstances
* Why resistance to your word might signal its significance
* How to use your word as a filter for business decisions and growth
I'm sharing my personal journey with the word "gentle," including how it's prompting a podcast rebrand and influencing my approach to business coaching. Whether you're considering a word of the year or wondering how to make your current word more meaningful, this episode will help you understand the transformative power of letting your word guide your business decisions.
NOTE: This episode marks an exciting transition as we say goodbye to The Selah Entrepreneur podcast and prepare to return in January as "Doing Business Gently." I'll share how this change aligns with my word of the year and is the catalyst for new changes in my business for the coming year. *******Resources Mentioned: Blog post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/81Episode: Word of the Year or New Year's Resolutions? Which One Do You Need? -- https://SelahStudios.co/31 Episode: I've Picked My Word of the Year... Now What? -- https://SelahStudios.co/3215-Minute Word of the Year Clarity Guide: Need help picking your Word of the Year? This quick guide will help you pick a great word for you to use in the coming year. You can find it at -- https://SelahStudios.co/wordoftheyear
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Ready To Do Business Differently In The New Year?
Join me as we explore why January 1st doesn't have to be your deadline and how embracing "Planuary" can transform your approach to business planning.
We'll discuss why rushing through December isn't serving you, how to give yourself permission to plan at your own pace, and why choosing a strategic planning timeline that aligns with your life makes better business sense, and sets you up for a year of doing business differently.
In this episode you'll learn:
How embracing "Planuary" can help you create a more intentional and sustainable approach to business planning by taking the entire month of January to think, analyze, and strategize
Why removing the pressure of arbitrary deadlines allows you to enjoy the holiday season while setting yourself up for success in the new year
The importance of designing your business planning process around your energy levels, health needs, and family commitments
How to approach your Word of the Year selection without pressure, including using it as a quarterly filter for business decisions
Join me today as we challenge traditional business planning timelines and explore how giving yourself permission to rest, reflect, and plan deliberately can lead to better business outcomes. We'll discuss why there's "nothing magical about January 1st" and how to create a planning approach that truly serves you and your business
*******Blog & Transcript: You can read the transcript here: https://SelahStudios.co/80
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:*** 15-Minute Word of the Year Clarity Guide: Need help picking your Word of the Year? This quick guide will help you pick a great word for you to use in the coming year. You can find it at -- https://SelahStudios.co/wordoftheyear
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Are you feeling stuck between what your business is today and what you dream it could be?
Today we’re exploring what it truly means to find clarity in your business and why it sometimes feels like you're coming home when you finally figure it out.
We'll look at why taking action is crucial for finding your path and how testing your ideas leads to greater understanding of your business direction and your identity as an entrepreneur.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why clarity feels like "coming home" to your true business purpose
How to use past experiences to uncover clues about your best direction
The importance of taking action instead of getting lost in thinking about possibilities
Why experimentation and testing beat sitting in doubt and confusion
Join me today as we discuss moving from confusion to clarity and creating a business that truly fits who you are.
*******For Transcript visit: https://SelahStudios.co/79
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
As you look ahead at the new year do you need to think differently about your business?
Join me as we explore how to apply lessons you’ve learned this year and apply them to your business plans for 2025.
We’re taking a look at why you need to test your business clarity. How to learn and grow with your clarity through analyzing results and what you are learning. And how taking action on your clarity is going to help you find even more clarity.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How to gain and test clarity in your business ideas
Discover the importance of taking action and learning from results
Understand the value of a methodical approach versus desperation
Explore the benefits of experimentation and low-risk testing methods
Join me today as we look at finding business clarity, testing it, and growing in our businesses this year and beyond.
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Links & Resources:
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/78
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Mindset is important, we don't question that. Are we paying enough attention to how our mindsets impact our business?
Recently I've been exploring what areas of my business I have a fixed mindset. A question I never realized I needed to ask or explore. This exploration has lead to interesting discoveries about my business. I'm learning areas where there is an opportunity for real growth.
It's important to stop and look at the lessons you are learning, where they are coming from, and what are you going to do with them.
Entrepreneurship is all about growth, change, and learning. What lessons are you learning right now?
In this episode you’ll learn:
1) 4 lessons I'm learning in my business right now
2) The importance of developing a growth mindset
3) Questions to ask about your
Join me today as we look at important lessons about business mindset and how it impacts our business, how we think about our business, and how we think about ourselves.
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Links & Resources:
Blog Post & Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/77
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Finding Business Clarity is Key to Building Your Personal Brand and Why You Need Both
Do you ever find yourself stuck in doubt and confusion about your business and the direction you should go in?
In this short series about finding business clarity, we’ve been exploring the phases of that clarity journey. In the final episode today, we are looking at the final SO THAT. You need business clarity SO THAT you can build a strong personal brand.
When you learn to work from a place of rest, recognize your entrepreneurial identity, and understand the significance of clearly defining the problem you solve, this is the foundation you need to build a personal brand that you can feel confident in. In this episode you’ll learn:
1) The phases of the Finding Business Clarity
2) Why you need to build a personal brand in 2024 and beyond
3) The benefits of clarity, confidence, and personal branding in designing a business that fits you
Join me today as we look at finding your SO THAT moment in your business clarity journey.
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Links & Resources Mentioned:
Read the Transcript: https://SelahStudios.co/76
Harvard Business Review on Personal Branding: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/personal-branding-at-work
Luisa Zhou on Personal Branding: https://luisazhou.com/blog/make-your-coaching-business-stand-out/
Business Personality Quiz: https://SelahStudios.co/quiz
Business Clarity Coaching: https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Can you CLEARLY share what you do and who you do it for?
If you aren’t clear your clients and potential clients won’t be either. This is an important step in the business clarity journey. Both for you and the people you want to serve.
It’s not one of the easiest, but it can be one of the most fun. It’s part of the exploration we all go through to move our business in a new and interesting direction. It’s what allows you to serve and help.
In this episode you'll learn:
Signs you may have outgrown your current business
Learn how to identify the problem you solve (i.e.: one you've experienced vs. developing new skills)
A practical approach to analyzing your best-fit clients (and why some clients won't follow you forward)
And reasons to explore why you solve the problem and how.
Plus, I’m dropping hints about a new clarity aha moment that recently occurred in my own business clarity journey and how it’s changing my business moving forward. (More on that in the episodes to come!)
Ready to discover who you really are as an entrepreneur? Listen to the full episode now. Don't forget to grab my quick business personality quiz at SelahStudios.co/quiz to start your journey.
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Links & Resources Mentioned:
Episode: What Does a Business Clarity Journey Look Like? https://selahstudios.co/66
Episode: Do You Need to Know the Why Behind Your Business? https://selahstudios.co/38
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
3 Signs You're Having an Entrepreneurial Identity Crisis
Ever feel like you're wearing too many business hats? Like you're trying to be ten different versions of yourself? I get it. After years of juggling two separate businesses, I discovered I was having an entrepreneurial identity crisis - and it was holding me back big time.
In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing the three major signs that helped me realize I was stuck in an identity crisis, including the surprising truth about why being "good" at something might be hurting your business.
In this episode you learn:
Why running multiple businesses nearly burned me out
The hidden danger of following too many business experts
An interesting approach to thinking about your corporate skills
My simple 3-step jump-start process for finding YOUR business identity
Plus, I share a personal story about merging my businesses that completely changed how I show up for my clients.
Ready to discover who you really are as an entrepreneur? Listen to the full episode now. Don't forget to grab my quick business personality quiz at SelahStudios.co/quiz to start your journey.
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Links & Resources Mentioned:
Read the Transcript Here: https://SelahStudios.co/74
Episode: What Does a Business Clarity Journey Look Like? https://selahstudios.co/66
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Let’s Connect:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Are you ready to start your own business clarity journey? I’d be honored to help:
*** BUSINESS CLARITY COACHING: If you are in transition in your business or if you are feeling stuck and unsure what your next best step is, Business Clarity Coaching can help. Together we look at your options and create an action plan to help you get unstuck and moving forward again. -- https://SelahStudios.co/business-clarity-coaching
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It's time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Doing Business Gently: Business Clarity and Personal Branding for Women with Online Service Based Businesses
Business Clarity, Alignment & Personal Branding for Women.
** Do you ever wonder if there is a different way to do business?
** Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you because your business feels so hard?
** Or have you ever asked yourself, shouldn’t I know what I want to be when I grow up by now?
Maybe you’re a massive introvert, shy, or considered an HSP, a highly sensitive person, or maybe you feel like you’ve never really fit into what and who the standard online business coaching says you need to be in your business.
Does any of this sound familiar?
I’m raising my hand as a founding member of that club. Welcome fellow misfit.
Hey there. I’m Marta Goertzen, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. If your business feels hard and nowhere near gentle, I’m glad you are here.
This is a safe place where we will be talking about:
** Life business integration, and we approach that idea of integration through creating an aligned business that fits you, your values and priorities, your personality, and the current season of life you are currently in.
** We also do that by talking about finding business clarity so that you’re not constantly second guessing every decision that you make in your business.
** And maybe even more importantly, we are going to talk about working from a habit and a place of rest.
** From time to time, we’re also going to ask the question, where does our faith fit into our entrepreneurial journey as we are creating a gentle business?
If you are ready for tips, ideas, resources, and engaging conversations on developing healthy business habits and routines to help you uncover, or maybe remember your entrepreneurial identity, build a strong personal brand that grows with you and how to build a business based on your values and priorities, you are in the right place.
The goal of this podcast is to help women just like you develop online businesses that honors your need for rest, create a flexible and agile business that fits the current season of life you are in and the space to figure it all out.
Welcome to Doing Business Gently.
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