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Episode #60 Write to Profit with Tepsii

Today I’m so excited to have Tepsii (one name, like Madonna!). She has a true corporate to self-employment success story.

Tepsii is a creative copywriter and coach who crafts simply-amazing-tailor-made copy for entrepreneurs ready to make serious moola online and create the freedom lifestyle they’ve always dreamt of.

She was inspired to be a copywriter by listening to Kimra Luna’s copywriter in the first round of Be True Brand You. She started out as a life coach, but copy was obviously her thing. She made $25K in her first two months and decided that she could probably quit her day job.

Less than four months later, her husband quit his job, they sold their house, and they packed up their entire family, including three daughters, and moved back to her home country of South Africa, all on her copywriting income.

Let her story inspire you and check out how you can sharpen your copywriting skills.

A Few Copywriting Tips from Tepsii

  1. Focus on the part of your life that pertains to your ideal client (If you are writing to single women, don’t talk about being a married mom).

  2. Throw in a bonus, mention a special interest! Talk about being a pilot – keeps things interesting. Or how being a rocket scientist can help you be a business coach.

  3. Think you don’t have material? Here’s a strategy to find your stories – Take out a piece of paper and draw a bunch of circles on it. Some big, some small, 15-20 circles. On each circle write one word that reminds you of an experience you’ve had that was really memorable. Places, college, sad moments, proud moments, etc, and fill up that page with all these experiences and then from there you can look at that paper and realize how much really have to work with.

Quotes

  • “Copy writing, for me, is a creative skill, it comes from my heart.” – Tepsii
  • “When you are starting your business, you can’t be throwing money in lots of areas. Some things you need to invest, and other things you need to DIY.” – Tepsii
  • “Copy writing is an awesome skill to have.” – Tepsii
  • “My process is a lot about figuring out what your story is.” – Tepsii
  • “We just keep asking ‘why’ until we get to the heart of the matter, about the difference this is going to make for your client in their life.” – Tepsii
  • “Your shame is actually your victory.” – Tepsi
  • “How do I figure out from all these things I’ve done what my story is and what the core is?” – Jen
  • “Figuring out your ideal client is a lot about what you’ve been through.” – Tepsii

Find Tepsii at writetoprofit.com and check out her Sold Out and Booked Solid program at booked.tepsii.com

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tepsii@Tepsii is a creative copywriter and coach who crafts simply-amazing-tailor-made copy for entrepreneurs ready to make serious moola online and create the freedom lifestyle they’ve always dreamt of.

She’s been a sought after professional writer in the corporate space for 12 years, using my bachelor’s of science from one of the top universities in New England to write scientific, engineering, aviation, and other technical documentation.

All this time she’ been dying to merge her creative side with her work, so after she had her third baby girl she decided to get serious about creating a life of her own design. For her, this means ditching the boring 9-5 where she’s busy making someone else’s dreams come true. Now, she’s found her sweet spot; she gets to help entrepreneurs by channeling their words to create cohesive and compelling copy to grow their business.

Episode #59 The Purse Process with Danielle Watson

Today I am so excited to be speaking with Danielle Watson. Danielle is a global provocateur, professional muse, a choose your own adventurer, and the creator of the Purse Process.

However, Danielle did not start in entrepreneurship, she started her professional career in anthropology and archeology. She even calls herself a misfit archeologist. She loved the theory and knowledge behind archeology, but none of the dirt and application.
Thankfully, Danielle applies anthropological principles to her genius creation the Purse Process.

There are Four Archetypes in Danielle’s System

  1. Dumpster Debbie – Large bag, filled with everything, everything goes in, nothing comes out
  2. Vanishing Veronica – Plain Jane kind of bag, contents are colorful and tastefully chosen
  3. Absent Abigail – Hardly any bag at all, merely a wristlet or a wallet, doesn’t want to carry anything if possible
  4. Perfect Priscilla – Designer bag with matching designer wallet, high class contents

Each of the archetypes has strengths and weaknesses, and a person can be in transition from one type to another, you will not always be a Debbie or an Abigail.

Danielle’s Three Awesome Tips

  1. Start learning to talk about your challenges and imperfections in an empowering way – even if you are still living through them. We can all stand to be more transparent.
  2. People want to see that you are powerful, not perfect -remember this. Stepping forward and taking imperfect action is important to show the world, especially the next generation.
  3. Start exploring how your flaws could be potent sources of strength when viewed from a different perspective – any major malfunction can be a super power, depending on how you spin it.

Quotes

  • “No two purses are completely alike so there’s certainly some art to this.” – Danielle
  • “A handbag is like a living archeological collection, it represents you at any moment in time.” – Danielle
  • “Almost every woman has a bag, and if she doesn’t, that says something too.” – Danielle
  • “It’s an amazing ability to be creative and also be practical and driven.” – Danielle
  • “The idea is to bring greater consciousness to the way we are acting out patterns in our life.” – Danielle
  • “It’s really not about the handbag, it’s just a fun tool to get you thinking about other parts of your life.” – Danielle
  • “When I struggle with something I want to talk about it a lot.” – Jen

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daniellewatsonDanielle Watson is a global provocateur, professional muse, choose your own adventurer, and the creator of The Purse Process®.

As an anthropologist who doesn’t like digging in the dirt, Danielle was faced with either walking away from the field she loved, or rising to the challenge of uniting the seemingly irreconcilable.

In the process, she hatched something irresistible: The Purse Process®.

Danielle’s Purse Process® is a pioneering tool that applies tried and true principles of archeology in a fresh way, placing a decidedly modern and feminine spin on this dusty science.

The Purse Process® is part of the unique tool kit Danielle uses as she guides women through restoring their core confidence, mentors them in achieving self-actualization, and teaches them how to turn their personal quirks into high-value professional assets.

Danielle’s uncommon mix of enthusiasm, personal strength, femininity, and vulnerability has made this unlikely anthropologist a popular, pint-sized inspiration to women everywhere.

In addition to being a TEDx presenter, Danielle has also been featured extensively in the media including, TV, radio, and top-rated podcasts like Entrepreneur on Fire.

Find Danielle at www.purseprocess.com and be sure to check out her awesome TEDx talk here. She’s also available on Twitter @purseprocess.

Episode #58 Soul Powered with Sarah Kaler

Do you struggle with “doing all the things” in your business? Get Soul Powered advice from Sarah Kaler!

For today’s episode, I am so pleased to be speaking with Sarah Kaler from Soul Powered. Sarah has an amazing story. She started as an entrepreneur in the yoga world, was headhunted by Lululemon to start their U.S. division and had an amazing career with that company. Now she’s taking her corporate and entrepreneurial expertise to help women CEOs learn how to lead with vision and values in their businesses.

Sarah brings us amazing tips on how to stop doing everything yourself as a small business own and how to start the scaling process by bringing on the right employees.

Sarah’s Tips

  1. You have to start to recognize your genius and step into specializing, because in the early stages of entrepreneurship you DO have to do it all.
  2. Stop outsourcing and starting bringing world class talent IN to your company, especially people who support your mission, vision, and values
  3. Learning to onboard and lead your hand selected and engaged team members.
She also gives us some fantastic pointers on the best questions to ask in an interview to bring on employees that really fit with the values and vision of your company.
  1. Get clear on what you need from an employee. – What are the skills or strengths that you want to have in that partner? It’s really helpful if they are strong in areas where you are weak.
  2. Identify the traits you are looking for, the qualities of a person that you want on your team. This might be driven by your company values. This will help guide your interview process.
  3. Give your candidate a test project! – Real projects are best – see if what they come back with is in alignment with your values, goals, and vision

Quotes

  • “I always knew I would start a business again.” – Sarah
  • “I work with women CEOs who are successful, but they are ready to scale.” – Sarah
  • “There’s a stage of letting go, of being that founder to what’s it going to take to scale up and get to that next level of your work.” – Sarah
  • “It’s the difference between feeling transaction and someone has a seat at the table and they are contributing.” – Sarah
  • “High performers and invested people want to contribute.” – Sarah
  • “Candidates show up differently in different contexts and with different people and at different times.” – Sarah
  • “The best test projects are real projects, because then you see how this person would handle something that’s real in your business.” – Sarah
  • “Stop outsourcing and start building an amazing team.” – Sarah

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sarahkaler2Sarah Kaler has been developing business leaders for over 15 years across a number of industries. She is an Executive Leadership Coach, Business Mentor, and Consultant, currently working with Women Leaders building dynamic purpose-driven companies and larger progressive values-based organizations on a mission to create change in the world. She also serves international brands, Fortune 100 & 500 companies as an Executive Coach with the Marcus Buckingham Company. She previously served a 10-year career at lululemon athletica including senior roles as Director of Global Retail Training and Area Director of Northern USA Operations. She led through a time of rapid growth in North America and international expansion, an experience that gives her a unique and invaluable perspective on both trends and challenges facing growing businesses, leaders and teams within top companies today.

Sarah is a Certified Professional Co-active Coach with the Coach’s Training Institute, a Certified Executive Strengths Coach, a Facilitator of the Leadership Circle, a member of the International Coach Federation and a Certified igolu leader. Most important, family is at her core, and she is a proud mom of a young son. She is passionate about traveling the world with her family and has made this a key element of her lifestyle.

Find Sarah Kaler at soulpowered.com and check out her free guide on how to lead your business without losing yourself!