Confessions with Jess and Cindy

 “I think we're attracting folks who understand that mindset. I mean, they're choosing to join a community. And I think also a lot of us recognize that the skills that we've learned, that we base our businesses on, we learn from somebody else.” - Heather Yandow“I think the abundance and collaboration mindset really helps people do better work… It is much better if I can feel kind of comfortable letting that go, sharing that with other folks that are going to do a much better job and really love doing that work. And then give myself the space to take on clients that are more aligned with what I do.” - Lauren AndraskiCommunity over competition with Heather Yandow and Lauren AndraskiIn today’s podcast, we are chatting with Lauren Andraski from Consultants for Good and Heather Yandow from Nonprofit.ist. Jess and I were so excited to have them talk about how they have formed open and generous communities for consultants where everyone grows and learns from each other.Highlights:The benefits of social connection and having a community where you can learn from and feel supported.Having an abundance mindset and allowing other people to work alongside you.Leading with trust and building your network.How to keep members in your community.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Jess' Nonprofit Coaches and Consultants Slack ChannelConnect with Heather:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatheryandow/ Website: nonprofit.istnonprofit.ist/confessionsConnect with Lauren:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenandraski/ Website: consultants4good.comFind Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“My relationship with rest has to continue to evolve because I'm the business, right? I'm the business. And if there's no better investment I can make, it's in myself.” - April Walker Taking a sabbatical with April WalkerIn today’s podcast, we’re chatting with April Walker about how she invests in her mental wellbeing by taking those well-needed breaks. She also shares how she earns from her speaking engagements, how she declines organizations who don’t stand for what she believes in, and how she informs clients when taking sabbaticals.Highlights:You are the business. Without you, your business isn’t going anywhere so make sure you take those breaks from time to time, and make sure you really leave work behind when taking time off.We need to set boundaries with our clients. If they don’t stand for what you stand for, then what’s the point?Learn how to know your worth. If you always get an immediate yes, then you should’ve asked for more.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Philanthropy for the PeopleRhea WongConnect with April:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilcwalker/Email: hello@aprilcwalker.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropyforthepeople/Twitter: https://twitter.com/equityandthingsFind Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"People don't go into nonprofit [business] because they're gonna make a lot of money. They do it because they are so passionate about it. That's how you can connect with them on a deep human level." - Erin BinnsCreating a 5-star experience with Erin BinnsIn today’s podcast, we’re chatting with Erin Binns about how she aces the customer service department. Erin of The Client Collective previously worked in the hotel industry and during her hotelier days, she learned how to treat customers as royalty. She learned how to form human connections, allowing her to generate more leads for her business. Her client management approach means less marketing and more ideal clients!Highlights:Basic referral networks bring a lot more to your business than you think of so don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth.Form human connections - Simple gestures such as greeting them on their birthdays or giving them gifts out of nowhere can keep your clients coming back or making meaningful referralsAlways remember, offboarding is just as important as onboarding so don’t hesitate sending that thank you note.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Andaz of Park HyattConnect with Erin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-binns-7a69611/Email: hello@erinbrinns.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbinns/Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/Binnsy/Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There are clients where we just like, ‘Nah, this isn't working.’ It’s scary, right? It's scary to let go of revenue. I've always believed though, that like, the reason we consult is cause we don't wanna be treated badly by people. And so at some point, most of us are gonna have to fire a client.” - Cindy Wagman“I think it's about giving yourself permission to not continue to work with clients that you don't wanna work with.” - Jess CampbellAMA: Saying buh-bye to clientsIt’s just Jess and Cindy in today’s podcast as they talk about the importance of knowing your limits when it comes to dealing with clients. In this episode, they explore how to properly approach the matter of firing clients. What boundaries have been crossed? How do you start the conversation? How do you frame your words? Highlights:The importance of setting boundaries with clients How to frame conversation when firing a clientRemembering that our actions influence our client’s expectations of usResources Mentioned In This Episode:The Make It Happen ConferenceFind Us Online: https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The podcast has been transformative. It is mind-blowing how many people say yes to being on your podcast that you would never imagine in your wildest dreams saying yes to you.” - Dana SnyderLaunch like a pro with Dana SnyderIn today’s podcast, we’re chatting with Dana Synder about her business and how she launched her super successful podcast Mission to Movements. Plus, we’re diving into how Dana built her business by pivoting her focus from direct service to teaching and coaching.Highlights:A full behind the scenes playbook of launching (in Dana’s case, a podcast)How Dana moved from an agency model to teaching and trainingLeveraging Dana’s superpower of digital marketing to generate leads and build her businessResources Mentioned In This Episode:The Make It Happen ConferencePositive EquationBuzzsprout AdsConnect with Dana:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarsnyder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivequation/ Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“So I always tell people, you don't have to be shiny like me. You gotta be shiny like you. And just remember, I mentioned that I'm a candle. Candle shine, light shine, mirrors shine, sun shines, diamond shine, all those things shine. So you have to be authentic to yourself and shine the way you would shine and how you would show up.” - Vivian KayeHighlightsF*ck it - How turning 40 life made Vivian care less about what other people thinkBuilding your audacity muscles - how to claim your space and powerAsking “why not?” to battle your imposter syndrome and step into opportunities with confidenceResources Mentioned In This Episode:Connect with Vivan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsviviankaye/Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We need to learn how to self-coach because at the end of the day, It’s just us.” - Cindy WagmanIt is never an easy battle when the enemy is yourself, but imposter syndrome is something 100% of us go through in our business journey. In this episode of Confessions Podcast, Cindy and Jess listen to a confession from one anonymous caller sharing their experience with imposter syndrome. They dig deep by sharing their own Imposter moments throughout their experience with their businesses.   Jess and Cindy discuss how turning negative thoughts about one’s self off and combating the voices in our head with logical and emotional evidence got them through those tough times. Highlights:We all struggle with Imposter Syndrome.How to identify where your Imposter Syndrome comes from and whose voices you’re actually hearing.Some approaches to combat Imposter Syndrome Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We have this headwind of constantly trying to remind the nonprofit sector that we are people too, and we deserve to be compensated for our time.” - Rachel BearbowerEveryone keeps talking about the need for consultants to move from 1:1 work to 1:many, but what does it really take to get there? In this episode of the Confessions podcast, Rachel Bearbower, the founder and CEO of Small Shop Strategies, shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of her experience creating a membership program in her business. It’s not all sunshine and roses, but there is definitely a payoff to patience. Highlights:Going from 1:1 work to 1:many doesn’t happen overnightA membership is a great way to build a community (and recurring revenue) but is a huge commitment and requires you to show up for that community consistently.What has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to growing an audienceNot apologizing for wanting to earn a good livingResources Mentioned In This Episode:Connect with Rachel:Website: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbearbower/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallshopstrategiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachelbearbowerFind Us Online: https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you wanna know our strategy for the first year, it was make as many friends as possible, put out incredible content and don't ask anybody for anything other than your shares and your friendship. And that was literally our business model for the first year before we actually monetized really anything.” - Jon McCoyAre Partnerships Worth It? With Jon & BeckyIn this episode of the Confessions podcast, Jon & Becky share their journey and intentions behind building their business We Are For Good. If you haven’t heard of We Are For Good you might be sleeping under a rock. These two (along with their amazing team) have exploded on the scene and are taking us behind their strategy, successes, and learnings.Highlights:Getting strategic on your long term goals and having the patience to build them How to work with partners and sponsors in a way that is aligned with your values and brings benefits to your community The importance of mental health for you as a business ownerResources Mentioned In This Episode:The Infinite Game by Simon SinekSlackCalendlyConnect with Jon & Becky:We Are For GoodJon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpmccoy/Jon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonforgood_/?hl=en Becky’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-endicott/ Becky’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyforgood/?hl=en Find us online: Confessions with Jess and CindyConnect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“And so I just, I don't know if this is my finest hour, but one week I was you know what? Y'all I quit. I was, I looked at my numbers and I realized that y'all is just happy to hear what is going on in the world. And you don't care nothing about what I have to teach, so I will not be writing to you anymore. Follow me on Instagram. Good night.” - Kishshana PalmerEnjoy as you listen to this very inspirational, uplifting, and lighthearted episode with the one and only, Kishshana Palmer as she shares her origins, how she made her business successful,  her journey with how her business grew, evolved… and basically how she started from needing to survive, to being really intentional and thoughtful about what she does!Tune into this awesome conversation with Jess and Cindy as they have a fun discussion with the best storyteller sharing what business she has today.HighlightsHow Kishshana got started consulting and her journey along the way.What are the metrics Kishshana and her team measure and hold value towards?Showing up on stages and selling from the stage became Kishsana’s best asset!Why are you in business? The value of getting really clear on your lifelong goals.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Kishshana & Co.Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/Connect with Kishshana Palmer: Kishshana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kishshanapalmer Kishshana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishshanapalmer/ Kishshana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kishshanapalmer Kishshana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kishshanapalmer/?hl=en Kishshana & Co.: https://kishshanaco.com/ Talk to Kishshana: letschat@kishshanaco.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.