The boring sh!t in business Podcast with Amy Bajada

EPISODE 109 : 6 Ways to pocket more profit

The conundrum … we work hard, we strive to generate more income in our business and then ultimately more income for ourselves … only to find that the more we tend to make, often results in seemingly having less of it in the end. How is this even possible?
We teeter back and forth asking ourselves where all the money we make is going, with no real understanding how we were able to transition to making more yet having less of it to use. Are we simply spending more to make more? Or are we not paying enough attention to how we can make more without eating into the profits …
Here are 6 ways you can pocket more of your hard earned money in profit, whilst running a successful business.  Check them out here. A x
Key points made throughout the episode;
1st strategy : Set a budget [2:01]
Why budgets fail [2:43]
How a budget can help pock more profit [4:51]
2nd strategy : Track your spending [5:30]
3rd strategy : Identify the meaningless spending in your business [6:48]
4th strategy : Negotiate rates (even your own) [7:39]
5th strategy : Have a savings plan [9:19]
6th strategy : Know your debt [10:23]
If you'd like to discuss these strategies further to build one of your own, simply set up a time to chat at www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall 

EPISODE 108 : Why don’t we invest in ourselves as Women?

For anyone who knows me, knows I love a good quote … and one that I keep in my back pocket for daily inspiration is one from the formidable Sheryl Sandberg.
Sheryl wrote the book “Lean in” and she was quoted as saying “We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.”
I was reminded of this just recently when a fellow female business owner reached out to me desperately ready to let go of her past financial habits that had been holding her back, and move into a financial future that created opportunity and growth for her business.
I was impressed by her clarity in knowing what she wanted and her willingness to get started. And then she didn’t … well, not at first. Find out why … take a listen. A x
 
Want to invest in your financial future? Why not book a call and discuss your options?  www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall
 
Other options to invest in your financial future ..
My Small Business Cashflow Course commences again on the 6th February 2023 www.amybajada.com.au/sbcc
 
 

EPISODE 107 : My 5 step morning routine that creates efficiencies in my day

Being a mum and running a business has its challenges on my every day schedule. Being a mum with a child who has special needs … adds a special kind of element to each day that I have no choice but to work with.
But I have found over time, that for me, the more organised I am in the morning … the more tasks I can perform before my son even wakes for the day, the better the day seems to runs for me.
Whilst it hasn’t been easy adapting to the 5am starts … the benefits it has afforded me definitely outweighs the difficulties. Here is just a snippet of what has worked for me … Take a listen. A x
The 5 steps to my morning routine..
[1:46] The benefit of an early wake up time and why I chose 5am
[3:29] The power of getting yourself ready for the type of day you are expecting
[6:38] How routine, consistency and planning aids in staying on top of my rotation of household chores, and the mindset shift benefit of getting these done before the working day commences
[11:59] The most important meal of the day
[12:43] Using time effectively to create a plan to tackle the working day

EPISODE 106 : How to prepare for the silly season in your business

‘Tis the season … is upon us my friend. Well it will be in the blink of an eye … Whilst it’s a time to celebrate regardless of what industry you are in … you need to still be fully aware of the impact this time of the year can have on your business.
There are many ways you can use this time now to start to prepare for being in the thick of the silly season, so I thought I’d use this episode to outline some ways to ensure you can go celebrate without the weight of being a business owner and the stresses that may come with that at this time of year… come join me. A x
Links mentioned throughout the episode ...
ezi-Pac is at the forefront of the third party logistics, eCommerce and product rework industries, offering clients the experience of working with a dedicated team across a range of services to give you the freedom to work on your business, rather than in it.
If you'd like to see whether they can assist your business throughout this period with distribution and ecommerce needs, head to www.ezi-pac.com.au to make an enquiry.
 
Set up a 2023 planning call with me...
If you'd like to set up a call with me in relation to planning for 2023, head to www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall
 

EPISODE 105 : 5 ways to get out of debt

Debt … a vehicle by which a business can purchase assets they wouldn’t otherwise have been able to afford immediately, to help grow their business.
If chosen and managed correctly, good debt can generate and should generate, more value or money than the debt itself would cost. But when getting into debt, the intent is to eventually get yourself out of it … and therefore, whether it’s good debt or not, you still need a strategy to get out of it. In this episode I wanted to look at 5 ways you can do this successfully. Take a listen … A x
Fear not my friend .. Here are ways I can help;Join the waitlist for my Small Business Cashflow Course www.amybajada.com.au/sbccSchedule a free cashflow power session with me www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall

EPISODE 104 : How to avoid burnout as a business owner

Burn out … a state of mental and physical exhaustion caused through mismanagement of time and continued workplace stress. Burn out … a place of feeling zapped of any energy, mental distance and the inability to keep going. …
Sound familiar? It certainly does to me .. when I first started out in business with a new born, I thought I could continue to work as I’d always done so. My body made me very much aware that wasn’t going to be the case. Regardless of how much I tried to push through … I couldn’t escape it. And whilst, 10 years down the track, I’m still recovering … I have learnt a few things along the way on how to avoid being back in that position again … take a listen, A x
Fear not my friend .. Here are ways I can help; Join the waitlist for my Small Business Cashflow Course www.amybajada.com.au/sbcc Schedule a free cashflow power session with me www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall

EPISODE 103 : Money is a tool to either boost you financially or ruin you. Which do you choose?

Whilst they say that money can’t buy you happiness, we can all agree that having more of it comes with its own perks. You see … we are lucky because we all have access to more money if we want it. But here is the catch .. money is just a tool.
You have the choice whether you will use the money available to you to build yourself up financially, or use it to ruin yourself financially.
The best thing about this is that you get to decide … you are completely in charge of that decision. But with great power comes great responsibility … and in this case, the outcome of this decision depends on how you execute it … let me explain. A x
Fear not my friend .. Here are ways I can help;
Join the waitlist for my Small Business Cashflow Course www.amybajada.com.au/sbcc
Schedule a free cashflow power session with me www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall
 

EPISODE 102 : Are you coachable? Really?

If I had a dollar for every post I scrolled past on social media that asked for a coach or mentor of some sort, scrolling social media would be a lucrative career.
The term coach .. simply a person who instructs or trains another.
But can all those who seek a coach or mentor be coached, or more so, are they ready to be coached or trained in their business?
To take on a coach or mentor in your business means you need to be ready to not only see the amazing transformations you and your business are about to receive, but realistically it means you need to be ready to work harder than you’ve ever worked before on something that won’t come naturally to you, to get the results you so desire. You ready for that? Let’s chat about it. A x
If you are interested in how we can work together simply register for a FREE discovery call www.amybajada.com.au/discoverycall
 

EPISODE 101 : Abby from Social Media Mama

My guest, Abby, aka The Social Media Mama … is no stranger to running a business. Once quoted as saying that “Long hours, late nights, stress, grey hairs, tears, laughter, opportunities, feeling worthless” are all part of owning a successful business, Abby understands just what it takes. Having sold her first ‘serious’ business and now following her self-taught passion in the world of social media. Abby is motivated to help others realise their dreams and create their own online presence. She has done it all .. and might I add, with some of the most unimaginable challenges thrown at her. 
Join Abby and I … A x
 
Ways to get in contact with Abby
www.instagram.com/socialmediamama_
 
Insta Creators Hub (Membership waitlist)
Info page: https://www.socialmediamama.com.au/member-area
 
Instagram Waitlist
https://www.instagram.com/instacreatorshub_/

EPISODE 100 : Being vulnerable

When I set out to start this podcast, never did I imagine it would get to it’s 100th episode 🎉🥂.
This little ‘ol podcast really has become my business baby. So for this my 100th episode I wanted to open the doors to my world even further and tap into the vulnerability of what it’s taken for me to get here and stay here.
Picture this if you will .. Here I am, fresh out of my successful corporate career … Heading into my second year in my own coaching business. Finding myself already with a wait list of clients because my current placements were full. All this with a new beautiful baby boy in toe, and a loving and supportive partner cheering me on. Life was good. It was fast and full, I could see clearly what the future would look like, feel like, be like. I was confident in this space, because working was important to me for my individual identity and there was nothing going to stop me. Until I heard the words “Your baby has had a stroke”.
Join me as I step out of my comfort zone and into vulnerability ... and to celebrate my 100th Episode. A x