You always hear us saying, you’re not meant to do business (or life) alone, and we mean it! How do you actually level up and get around people who lift you up when you don’t have those connections yet? This question was submitted for our live podcast at the Powerhouse Women Event 2023. We didn’t have time to get to it during the live podcast, and it's TOO GOOD to miss chatting with you about! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I’ve done over the past decade to cultivate connections and relationships with people who inspire me to level up! This episode isn’t about making some “magic connection” that will make all your dreams come true. It’s about finding the people you can show up fully as yourself with, massive dreams and all, and pour into each other so you can go further, faster…together!   HIGHLIGHTS   01:45 How do you uplevel your friendship circle with people who challenge you? 04:00 Where are the ambitious women you want to be around hanging out? 05:45 The difference between showing up with fan vs friend energy. 10:00 How I intentionally support and interact with people I want to connect with. 15:15 Don’t put pressure on it - THIS is how I find friends that I have a natural connection with. 19:00 Who are the women around you that are in a similar season or have similar goals as you?   RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Want to know my very favorite part of the Powerhouse Women Event each year? It’s getting to sit down with our Women to Watch Panel. (Like…if the Powerhouse Women Event is our Superbowl of the year, that would make our Women to Watch panel the most epic halftime show of your favorite artist EVER!) The women you hear in this episode are all graduates of our signature program Six Figure School, and I’ve watched all 4 of them transform their lives in the most incredible ways. We talk about what it’s like to pivot from expert to being a beginner again, what it takes to go from good to great, and the “secret sauce” in Six Figure School that gets women into action towards their biggest dreams, making them happen faster than they originally believed was possible. Tune in for the raw and real conversation we had on stage (with an audience full of our closest friends) and make sure to follow Madison, Whitney, Emily, and Kristine on Instagram because they are truly women to watch! HIGHLIGHTS 14:45 How did you navigate the pivot from expert to “starting over” as a beginner? 18:30 Three things women are missing to be able to juggle business, motherhood, and more. 22:45 How to reinforce your confidence as you step out of your comfort zone. 27:00 When things are good on paper - how do you pivot from good to great? 35:00 The “secret sauce” in Six Figure School that gets you into action & leads to quicker results. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to launch or scale your business to your first $100k (and beyond!) - Check out Six Figure School   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW This year’s Women To Watch panelists at Powerhouse Women Event! Madison Ciccone: @maddztaddz Whitney Harvey: @whitney.m.harvey | @theselfcoachedlawyer Dr. Emily Jacobs: @dremilyjacobs Kristine Munro: @kristinekmunro | @illumecollective.co   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

If you want to change your results, change your habits! Something we’re super passionate about here at Powerhouse Women is helping you step into your big idea & make a massive impact (and the income to match). In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift and a few key habits I’ve learned on my journey and witnessed in fellow 6 and 7-figure CEOs that have translated into success in every area of their lives. It won’t be easy, but these habits are SO simple and you can put them into practice right now. Tune in as we talk about fear, the best investment you can make in your business, and what a real life glimpse of what a major uplevel looks and feels like. The future version of you who has created the success you want - has the current you to thank! HIGHLIGHTS 05:15 The difference between you and the person who has achieved the success you want. 11:30 What part does failure play in how quickly you grow your business? 19:00 What my mentors are investing in. 23:45 The best investment you can make in your business. 26:15 What the beginning of a new journey or major uplevel actually feels like. 32:00 Why I’m grateful my business hasn’t grown at the pace I originally thought it “should”. 35:20 What do you need to embrace that will propel you forward?  RESOURCES + LINKS Listen to this TOP episode: Mindset Habits of 6 + 7 Figure CEOs   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

Anna Tutckaia, a self-made marketing maven and head of the marketing team at ManyChat, left her business in Russia to pursue a new start in the United States. Her success is a testament to the power of embracing change and maintaining a growth-oriented mindset. Anna's story will remind you never to underestimate the early stages of your career, and with the right attitude, achieving any sized goal is possible!  In our conversation, Anna shares her tips for using chatbots effectively for social media marketing, gathering customer feedback, and building trust with customers by offering value and fostering genuine interactions. Listen in to learn how to immerse yourself in your target market's environment, make a meaningful impact on your industry, and uplevel every facet of your marketing.    In this episode we talk about: - (3:40) What ManyChat does for businesses and Anna’s role in the company - (5:37) Tips for effectively using bots in your social media marketing - (10:05) How Anna grew from an unpaid intern to the Head of Marketing  - (17:40) Exploring the marketing techniques the most successful companies use  - (19:29) Strategies to gather impactful customer feedback - (24:25) Using virtual events and online summits to connect with your clients    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  - Register for ManyChat’s ‍‍Instagram Summit HERE   If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow Anna: @annatutckaia Check out Anna Digital: annadigital.co  Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/annatutckaia  Sign up for ManyChat: manychat.com    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

I used to HATE sales! Now, what was once a source of dread has transformed into something that excites me because I know it gives me the chance to serve my community. Today, I share my personal experience with sales, tips that have helped me overcome my negative feelings about it, and walk you through the three key components of successful selling. By embracing your unique strengths, building your confidence, and viewing sales as an opportunity to serve others, you too can learn to enthusiastically embrace this crucial aspect of your business.    In this episode we talk about: - (2:40) Where the core energy of sales lives - (8:30) A reminder to cultivate a healthy money mindset - (11:33) Questions to ask yourself when assessing how you sell your product  - (19:44) A hack for growing your confidence in selling your service  - (22:46) How to find your authentic style of selling so you can genuinely connect with your audience   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  - Join the Six Figure School waitlist   If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

In this episode, I’m breaking down seven solid ways that you can monetize community and use it as a strategy to add more revenue into your business. I address some of the common misconceptions about building a community aspect into your brand, particularly around the platforms that you can use to do so.  I dive into the strategy behind selling products, explain how to weave in affiliate and influencer marketing, and share my advice for getting the most out of an in-person event. I also talk about how to approach podcast ads and paid mentorship.    In this episode we talk about: - (6:16) Creative revenue streams that don’t require you to reinvent the wheel - (10:22) Rethinking community outside of the Facebook group container  - (16:20) Ideas for physical and digital products that you can offer your community  - (21:29) Why I love having a tangible experience for my community  - (24:28) The #1 thing to be really intentional about when you’re promoting a product or service   If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The most important thing to get clear on when you're first launching a community is what exactly you’re unifying people around. What’s the core sense of belonging? I share examples of common denominators that you can use as a launching point to cultivate a positive, aspirational environment. I also touch on some of the layers of creating a strong emotional connection to your brand and explain why it’s so important to constantly reinforce what you stand for.     In this episode we talk about: - (4:46) Questions to help guide the ‘why’ of your community  - (7:05) Why I don't believe creating community around a shared problem is the best angle to take - (8:28) The most powerful thing to create a community around - (12:48) A great litmus test for those of you who are building community - (14:13) The #1 way to organically scale your community    RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Grab your copy of our Building Community Content Guide HERE    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes from my Business Of Community series! Building community as an intentional part of your business can help you grow exponentially and hit bigger goals. In this episode, I dive into the human-centered strategies for cultivating an emotional connection to your business, providing additional value that doesn’t require a lot of hands-on time, and creating a built-in research and development team. I also explain how having a community creates leverage and increases retention rates for your brand, regardless of what industry you’re in.    In this episode we talk about: - (6:23) How to create more brand loyalty  - (12:36) Providing an offering that isn’t fully dependent on you showing up and always being the one to add value - (15:00) How having a community saves you time and money  - (15:32) Ways to get people invested in the bigger picture of what you are doing  - (16:28) What we’ve noticed about customer retention rates in Powerhouse Women    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Karen Behnke, a beauty industry pioneer and the founder of Juice Beauty. Karen's unwavering commitment to her passion for creating an organic and sustainable brand is the perfect example of success achieved through hard work, perseverance, and a whole lot of creativity. Juice Beauty, recognized by Forbes and Cosmopolitan as the original green beauty brand, has gained global recognition and is now available in major retailers like Ulta and Sephora. In our conversation, Karen reflects on the early days of disrupting her industry, developing products aligned with her values, and building a thriving brand. We dive into Juice Beauty's dedication to authentic organic practices, the misconception of "organic" as an umbrella term, and how they source their ingredients from certified organic farms (including their own Juice Beauty farm). Plus, Karen shares her keys to success as a woman in business in the face of skepticism and doubt.    In this episode we talk about: - (3:15) The challenges Karen faced when pioneering her vision  - (10:19) A brief masterclass on the truth behind the beauty industry - (20:41) Juice Beauty’s “farm to beauty" philosophy - (24:21) How Juice Beauty's commitment to quality has translated into business success - (30:48) Karen’s keys to success as a female entrepreneur    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  - Screen your sunscreen at juicebeauty.com    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH KAREN Follow Karen: @juicebeautykaren Follow Juice Beauty: @juicebeauty   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

I completely understand that disappointed feeling when a launch doesn't go as planned, but I promise it doesn't mean something is wrong with your business! All it takes are some minor tweaks to be the successful entrepreneur you envision and scale your business to six figures. Today, I'm walking you through three critical components of a successful sales system: the right offer, the right audience, and the right messaging. By aligning these elements, you will reach consistent sales, boost conversion rates, and optimize your business with clarity and confidence!    In this episode we talk about: - (3:11) How successful entrepreneurs differentiate themselves with a strong sales system - (6:14) Lessons from our second launch of the Six Figure School - (10:30) Advice for shifting the dials of your sales system  - (13:17) What to do when you feel dissatisfied by your lack of results    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  - Join the Six Figure School waitlist   If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity