The Blair Badenhop Show

In today’s episode, I share what I’ve done recently to keep my business afloat with limited childcare – because, wow, it’s been quite the adventure! If you’re a parent or plan to be one day – my hope is that this peek inside my life recently will help you move through your own! Inside, I share: What’s been happening over here the past month or so and why childcare was suddenly very limited How I cobbled together support so that I could still show up for my clients The ways I got creative in order to keep publishing podcast episodes and emailing my list weekly And more! Whether you’re solo parenting, moving through a health challenge, or any other curveballs in life, this should help you see ways to simplify your work so that you can tend to other important areas of your life.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Today, I’m really excited to address something that has come up again and again inside my client conversations and YWB alumni community which is, and that is: SALES. The process of getting potential clients on the phone and in that conversation walking away with a YES. So, if you’re someone who has been struggling to: Feel confident when you’re speaking with a prospective client Navigate that conversation authentically and strategically Talk about your offer with confidence and clarity Feel comfortable sharing the investment and payment options And more! … This episode is for you. Inside, I’ll be sharing about 3 key things: What sales is and IS NOT The selling mindset How to prepare for a sale And more! Get your notes ready – there are lots of nuggets of wisdom in this one.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

If you’re in a space of second-guessing yourself – wondering if you can really make this business venture work – this is a little pep talk for you. Whether your launch didn’t result in as many sign ups, your engagement on social has tanked for no apparent reason, or you have forgotten why you’re building this business at all, this episode is designed to help you remember that YOU CAN DO THIS. Pop it in your ears anytime you’re feeling a little low or uncertain for a mindset shift that will help you keep moving forward and take the next right step.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In this episode, I dive into one of my FAVORITE topics – thanks to a dear listener. And that is CHOOSING A NICHE. First, I’ll be defining what niche actually means because it’s so important to ground ourselves in why choosing one matters. And then I’ll be answering this week’s question all about how to choose a niche when you feel drawn to multiple – and how to tell if that choice will be profitable. So, if you’ve ever struggled with this very vital piece of the business puzzle, this episode is a must listen. This is a favorite topic of mine because I believe – and have seen how – powerful choosing a niche is. Yet, SO MANY PEOPLE are scared to choose a niche, to exclude people, and to make the wrong choice. Maybe you’ve felt this way too? Be sure to listen for 3 key tips to help you choose a niche that feels deeply aligned with you right now – and why it’s also so important to bring both masculine action and feminine flow into these business decisions.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

If you’re someone who’s been unsure about how to integrate your story or stories into your content – or you’re just curious why storytelling is a powerful tool, this episode is for you! Inside, I share my top three tips for using stories to build trust with your reader, showcase the impact your services have on your clients, and more. I also share a few storytelling examples that you can apply to your own business right away.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In this week’s solo episode, I’m leading you through a grounded guided visualization exercise to help calm your nervous system and help you connect to your inner wisdom. If you’re feeling frazzled from too much information, too much stimulation, or too much stress, this is sure to help you find your center again and clarify what your right next step is in your business. Whether you’re at a crossroads or need to make an important decision, this exercise will help you honor your truth. This is something I highly recommend integrating into your daily life if possible so that you are firmly rooted within yourself and connected to your intuition and creativity vs. getting knocked off course by comparison or the chaos of the world. So, pop in those earbuds, take a break from the social media, emails and news, and connect within.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

If you’ve ever felt like you had to aggressively pursue potential clients in order to sign them or that you need to grow your audience as fast and as big as humanly possible – this episode is for you. As you’ll hear, I used to subscribe to the same way of thinking when I started my business, but I didn’t conform and instead followed my instincts to be a genuine person AND take aligned action in order to get clients. Inside the episode, I share some of my best tips on how to surprise and delight your followers, subscribers, and fans so that you develop a deeper, more trusting relationship that is much more likely to result in client relationships in the long run. So, if you want to lead with love too – not pushing or convincing your people to work with you – and witness the power of that approach, be sure to pop those headphones in and listen to this 10 minute dose of wisdom.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Lucy Osborne is the owner and CEO at intenSati, a psychedelically joyful method of movement, mantra, and meditation. Through her powerful work, she guides you to use your body, voice, and focus to get high on your own supply, and learn how to change the way you feel without anything external needing to change. intenSati, created by Patricia Moreno in 2002, has uplifted hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and has been featured in publications such as Oprah’s O Magazine, Vogue, Psychology Today, Shape, Women’s Health, The New York Times, Glamour, Well + Good, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America and Dr. Oz. In this episode, we chat about how she found her way to an intenSati class in New York City and how that one decision transformed her career, what it looked like for her to step into entrepreneurship as a social media expert and then as the co-owner of intenSati, the incredible relationship she had with intenSati founder, Patricia Moreno and what it was like to navigate everything after her cancer diagnosis and eventual passing, her vision for intenSati today as the sole owner and how she plans to honor Patricia’s mission while naturally bringing her own flavor to the platform, and so much more!   To learn more about Lucy Osborne and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In today’s episode I answer a really juicy question from a listener – “How do I best reach my goals? I feel like my head is spinning over here because I’m a one woman show but trying to do all of the things – IG, TikTok, Pinterest, email marketing, blog, Etsy. I’m exhausted!” If you’re someone who is also struggling with “platform overwhelm” and you’re not sure where to create content or focus your energy, this episode is for you! Inside, I dive into: Whether or not you need to have a presence “everywhere” to be successful How to choose the platforms that align the most with you, your business, and your audience The difference between platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, and how to use them both Why anchoring into your goal of the month or quarter is key to making your use of any platform efficient and effective And more! I hope it helps you clarify where you should be spending your time so that “doing all of the things” isn’t taking you down. To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Brandi Mechele is a happiness, intuitive, and empowerment coach who currently spends her time guiding others in their pursuit of happiness. She has extensive experience working with high-achieving female entrepreneurs, helping them align with financial success while staying true to their values and purpose. While they might initially come to her to scale their business and make more money, they leave with a deeper sense of fulfillment within their lives on a holistic level. In this episode, we chat about her experience achieving all levels of success in her life - from academics to her career, but not finding the fulfillment she really wanted, and how this sparked her interest in how to cultivate it from within, her decision to leave behind a demanding corporate job to be more present for her son and how creating space to do the inner work too helped her discover her true purpose, what it looked like for her to develop her propriety method as a coach, start taking on clients, and become a go-to happiness expert, the top three things she recommends doing consistently that will completely transform your life, and so much more!   To learn more about Brandi Mechele and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram