The Iconic Podcast

The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
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Jul 22, 2024 • 12min

The Artistic Expression of Building a Business

In today’s episode, Jen shares her journey of discovering her true passion - styling businesses to help them stand out and be seen. Much like a fashion stylist, Jen approaches branding with an eye for individuality and uniqueness, ensuring her clients' businesses reflect their authentic selves. She emphasizes the importance of creating a world-class customer experience, inspiring listeners to channel their own passions into their brand identity and marketing. Jen's work is a new way of empowering women, helping them build confidence through their businesses.Today on Becoming Iconic:Styling businesses like fashion stylingImportance of unique, individual brandingCreating a world-class customer experienceChanneling personal passions into business brandingEmpowering women through business confidenceConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jul 15, 2024 • 47min

Building a Life of Freedom as a Web Designer with Becca Luna

In this episode, Becca Luna joins Jen to share her inspiring journey from struggling entrepreneur to successful business owner. Becca discusses how she overcame self-doubt and money struggles through learning web design and virtual assistance. She now runs a thriving web design company and generously shares her knowledge with others. Becca emphasizes the importance of bold self-belief and practical resources to help entrepreneurs stand out and transform their businesses through her in-demand courses.Today on Becoming Iconic:Entrepreneurship, self-belief, and money dynamicsCreating valuable courses with practical resources for entrepreneurs Leadership, attention, and coping with negative feedbackWebsite importance with tips for standing out in the noisePersonal branding, wealth, and unapologetic livingHiring team members and valuing their contributionsBuilding a legacy through boldness and collaborationConnect with Becca:InstagramWebsiteConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jul 8, 2024 • 22min

There's Nothing Normal About Million Dollar Businesses

In this episode, Jen shares her raw and honest journey of building multiple successful businesses from the ground up. She pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale beyond $1 million in revenue and dives deep into the sacrifices, long hours, and team building required. Most importantly, Jen challenges the notion that success of this magnitude can or should be "normalized," and advocates for honoring the grit and determination of those who choose to walk the challenging path of entrepreneurship.Today on Becoming Iconic:Scaling choices: time vs money, team vs soloTransparency about true efforts of successful entrepreneurs  Personal sacrifices made along Jen's entrepreneurial journeyHonoring different paths and definitions of successChallenging perceptions of ease in building large businessesConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jul 1, 2024 • 41min

Lethal Legal - Protecting Your Business with Chandler J.

In this episode, Jen sits down with legal expert Chandler J. to discuss the importance of legal preparation for business success. Chandler shares her top pet peeves in the industry and emphasizes the value of proactive legal measures. They also explore balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, with Chandler preparing to welcome her new baby girl.Today on Becoming Iconic:The importance of legal preparation Proactive business measures and preparednessThe importance of preventing expensive issues in businessMaintain consistency while setting boundariesMompreneurshipConnect with Chandler:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jun 24, 2024 • 33min

The Woman Behind Becoming Iconic

In this episode, Jen shares her inspiring origin story as the woman behind the successful brand Becoming Iconic. Listeners will learn about Jen's journey from building a multi-million dollar wellness business to pursuing her life and business coaching passions. Jen details some challenges she faced along the way, including self-doubt, peer criticism, and even physical health issues. However, she persevered through grit and determination, eventually finding success through her programs and her iconic magazine. Tune in to be motivated and encouraged by Jen's story of continuous self-improvement and resilience.Today on Becoming Iconic:Jen's journey through her wellness brand The story of losing social media in businessThe transition from wellness to business and life coachingThe Evolution of Becoming IconicThe health crisis that led to revelation MasteryA TRANSFORMATIVE MASTERMINDConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jun 17, 2024 • 46min

Going Viral on Social Media with Evita Social

In this episode, Jen welcomes social media expert Evita Barwise, also known as Evita Social. She shares her journey of growing multiple Instagram accounts from zero to hundreds of thousands of followers. Listeners learn Evita's tips for refining your niche, conducting market research on viral posts, and creating intentional content through a funnel approach. She also offers advice on increasing story views, navigating trolls online, and trusting the growth process over time. Today on Becoming Iconic:Creating viral content through niche marketing and analyzing successful postsBuilding a service-based business while overcoming account bans and setbacks Growing followers intentionally through high-quality nurturing contentIncreasing Instagram story engagement with polls and behind-the-scenes contentFinding the optimal posting frequency balanced with content quality and burnoutLearning social media security best practices to protect accounts from hackingConnect with Evita:Hangout with Evita: @evita_socialWork with Evita: Evita_Social Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jun 10, 2024 • 25min

Why You Should Not "Retire" Your Husband

In this episode, Jen gets real about the highs and lows of having a husband retire from his full-time job in her entrepreneurial journey. She shares lessons learned the hard way around language, purpose, resentment, and masculine-feminine energy dynamics. Jen's vulnerable transparency and wisdom will empower you whether you're considering this path or have already walked it. Tune in to gain insight into building an extraordinary partnership and lifestyle through entrepreneurship.Today on Becoming Iconic: Husband's return to full-time workChallenges of retiring a husbandManaging resentment and relationship dynamicsBalancing masculine and feminine energiesImportance of purpose and fulfillmentConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 12min

Spotlight Energetics + Algorithm of Your Existence with Allyson Byrd

In this episode, Jen had such an inspiring conversation with Allyson Byrd, a mentor, minister, and spiritual coach who helps leaders thrive in their spotlight and activate their full potential. They talk about stepping into your spotlight and sharing your gifts unapologetically. Allyson helps to unpack the thoughts holding us back and shift our mindset to see endless possibilities. Through stories of her own journey, she shows us how to embrace vulnerability and use life's ups and downs as fuel to grow into our highest selves.Today on becoming Iconic:Personal growth journey and overcoming a performative personaShifting from a problem mindset to one of possibility Building confidence through small successes over timeStriking a balance between sharing vulnerability and too much onlineAllison's approach to spotlight energetics and public presenceTools for entrepreneurs to stay centered in successConnect with Allyson:Hangout with Allyson: @iamallysonbyrdWatch Allyson on YouTube:@iamallysonbyrdFree Resources Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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May 27, 2024 • 16min

180 Consecutive Big Cash Months

In this episode, Jen announces her groundbreaking 180 Masterclass. Discover how to redefine fulfillment and success on your terms. Shift your mindset from number goals to enjoying each moment of your journey. Leave with tangible strategies to feel abundant no matter your monthly income. Join Jen to finally feel free to live your best life in business.Today on Becoming Iconic:Challenging the idea that big numbers equal success and fulfillment Jen's achievement of 180 consecutive months with multi-five-figure cash flowNormalizing multi-figure cash months and celebrating small winsEnjoying the entrepreneurship journey rather than solely focusing on goalsRedefining what fulfillment and success mean for entrepreneursShifting the mindset from numbers to enjoying each momentConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co
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May 20, 2024 • 17min

Agency Edition: The Ethics of Hosting Your DMs

In this episode, Jen and Jessica Klassen discuss the importance of ethics, integrity, and building genuine human connections in business. They explore strategies for positively engaging new clients and followers on social media. Jen also offers insight into consulting services for optimizing organizations. Jessica then emphasizes the team's focus on trust, transparency, and a welcoming culture.Today on Becoming Iconic: Ethics and integrity in business communicationsBuilding trust and transparency with clientsProviding a positive first impression for new community membersFocusing on quality connections over quantity of followersStrategies for authentically welcoming new clients on social mediaConnect with Jessica:Jessica@becomingiconic.coConnect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

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