Today I am so happy to be talking with Ameerah Saine. Ameerah is the founder of Brunch and Slay and the CEO of BAS Media. After incredible success with Brunch and Slay, Ameerah realized that she had a new passion. She was hungry to build a company that could help small businesses flourish and grow and BAS Media was born. A digital marketing company that gives “al a carte” options for small businesses.

I think that many people believe that their fear of failure is what is holding them back from accomplishing their dreams. But by not going after your dream you are also failing. Digging into the root of your fear can allow you to see what is really holding you back from living the life you dream of and I am all about everyone Dreaming Bigger!

When Amy had her first child she realized that women weren’t getting the support that they needed in early motherhood. She and her sister set out to fill this gap and created Expecting and Empowered. Their program was built to help women thrive through pregnancy and postpartum. That was the beginning. Since then she has co-created the “Herself Podcast” and most recently Pursuing her Purpose which helps women build profit through online businesses.

Legal protection specifically for an Influencer, content creator or UGC creator. Whether you are making money or not, if that is your intent, you should always take the time to make sure that you and your content is protected. There is nothing more important to protecting the long term success of you and your brand.

The key to growing in your business and in your life is getting in the room with high caliber women that will push you to grow and expand. Getting out of your comfort zone from your normal circle of influence is where the magic happens.

In today’s episode I am sitting down for a conversation with Jordan Murad the CEO at Cross Pest Control of Tampa. Cross Pest Control is a 4th generation family owned business in Tampa Florida. After college Jordan was looking to build a career and stepped into working at the family business and learning everything about pest control. She worked multiple positions until two years ago when she became CEO. She tells us about the journey and about where they are today!

“But it’s my legal name.” I have heard this many many times. The answer? It doesn’t matter. If you want to be protected, you have to Trademark the name of your business – especially if it’s your legal name and you want to monetize it.

I want to talk to you today about the ideal refund policy. There are so many scenarios when it comes to refunds, but I recommend a “no refund” policy in your contracts. It’s the best way to protect your business and you can make adjustments on a case-by-case basis.

Today I am digging in deep with Jeanette Carbajal and I am so excited to share this amazing discussion. Jeanette is a spiritual business healer, leadership coach, speaker, and educator. Jeanette alchemizes her entrepreneurs’ inspiration, magic, and spark back into their businesses by teaching their subcontractors and teams how to think and make decisions based on the values of the brand once again. Her best piece of business advice, “Do what lights you up and turns you on, dance to your own soundtrack.”

If you are already in business, you need an LLC today. But when should you file an LLC if you haven’t launched? It’s important to make sure that you keep a level of protection as soon as possible. Therefore I recommend that you get an LLC in place before you sign any contracts as a new business. It’s always all about protecting you and your business.

Are you doing too much? Do you have too many businesses? Do you feel like you aren’t as successful as you would like to be? I want to share that I have been in this space. I had multiple businesses and I wasn’t working all of them when I realized that I had an ultimate goal and the way to get there meant focusing on what would get me to my goal.

Damon DeVito is a founder, investor and mentor. He joins me in this episode to discuss what you need to know to be ready for investors in your company. Finding the right match is the key to a successful investment relationship and there are many factors that will play into the decision. Damon gives insights on these factors as well as knowledge for Founders that are looking to take the leap.

The journey of a Founder is never easy but Farah’s mission to solve a problem in this world has led her to learn that you will receive what you need when you show up. Farah realized at a young age that food could bring people together and she has created a space to make that happen.

If you are on a tight budget and unsure when you actually need to use an attorney, this episode is for you! Setting your business up ahead of time to be protected is the best course of action and if you have more time than money, you can DIY. However, there are times when you need to protect yourself with a lawyer, so here you go!

Dating is like interviewing possible candidates to be your partner. In the process you are going to learn what you do want and what you don’t want. Having been married and now dating, I have come to the conclusion that entrepreneurs are on a different frequency than many people.

After many successful years in the corporate industry, Danielle started her role championing 6-7 figure CEO’s as they streamline and scale their businesses. Building a profitable business that is sustainable requires hard work and strategy. Danielle provides strategy, sales and operations expertise to support you in your growth.

Are you thinking of going into a partnership? If so, I highly recommend you listen to this episode before you jump in. Are you currently in a partnership? This is the episode for you. I am passionate about protecting you and your partners! So listen all the way to through for some sound advice.

Are you utilizing credit cards to your advantage? Did you know that you can earn points and rewards that can benefit you and your business? If not, you should! And I am linking some of my favorites below for you to check out.

Miss Jordan’s mission is to awaken you to understand deeply who you are and to help you express your essence. It isn’t about becoming, you already have everything inside of you. She is here to connect you to the highest version of yourself led by the truth of your soul. Are you ready for the journey?

If you catch yourself feeling some kind of way when you are watching other’s social media, it’s important to remember that these are their highlight reels. It is not a realistic look at their life and work because it’s not the full story. So don’t compare where you are on your path to others.

Jill Stanton has been building businesses since 2012. She and her husband created Screw the Nine to Five which has become Wealthy Course Creator. Throughout her journey she has always had a concept to create a space for women that are smart as f*** and driven but she held back. Until now! Listen to her talk about her journey, her businesses and her amazing club for women that are looking to connect with other women to talk business, strategy, and life.

What happens when you file a trademark on your business name and then find out someone has been using that name? There are many answers that we are going to cover in this episode. The best advice is to get educated on all of the options and the possible outcomes so you can make the best possible decision for your business.

Thomas Smale is the CEO and Founder of FE International. He and his team helps entrepreneurs sell their self funded and profitable businesses. He is sharing the details of what it takes to work through the process for a successful and profitable business exit.

Today’s episode topic comes from a listener’s question: “How do you introduce a contract to a client when you have an ongoing relationship”. It’s a great question and it’s really very simple. The best approach is to present the how and why. Let’s get into the details.