I hired Sarah as my trademark attorney after going through a nightmare experience with my previous attorney - a story that I share in more detail during this episode! I've learned so much about trademark applications from working with Sarah, and I'm thrilled to bring her to the podcast today to simplify the ins and outs of protecting your brand for you too.Sarah Waldbuesser is an attorney for coaches and online business owners.  After several years at a law firm and a few career jumps, she ended up falling in love with online business and loves helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams in a smart and protected way.  She is also an adventurer, traveler, and food and wine lover. When we recorded this episode, she and her family were enjoying a 90 day adventure in Italy!In this episode, Sarah provides a simple checklist for legally protecting your online service business. We also dive deep into everything you need to know about legally protecting your business and personal brand with trademarks. If you're overwhelmed by legalese, the thought of being sued, or the possibility of someone stealing your program name or framework, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn when to think about filing a trademark application and what to expect after you file.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/legally-protect-your-personal-brand-with-trademarks/ CONNECT WITH GUEST:Website: www.destinationlegal.comSarah's FREE 15 Minute Legal Lightning CallInstagram: @legally.sarah_LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:USPTO Trademark SearchAtomic Habits, by James ClearCONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

Explore simplified sales funnel strategies for solopreneurs that automate service bookings without social media hustle. Learn about generating repeat clients, building a community, and creating a top-tier client experience. Discover how to prioritize profit goals in a life-first business and achieve work-life balance.

As we're getting into the New Year, you may have already made some goals around how much money you want to make this year and different strategies you want to implement to reach your goals. I'll be the first person to say that there are a million ways to grow a business, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. However, no matter what your financial goal or marketing strategy looks like, there's one thing that every single business owner needs to do if they want to increase their income while working less: build an offer suite that will scale.If your offers are locking you into trading time for money, then it will be impossible for you to jump off the hamster wheel and reach your income goals. But when you have a solid offer suite in place that is fully in alignment with your financial goals, your marketing strategies will start giving you a better return on your investment, and you'll reach your goals faster. So today, I'm going to share how to create an offer suite that scales in 3 simple steps.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/build-a-scaleable-offer-suite LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ep. 70: 4 Ways to Scale your Service Based BusinessEp. 62: Simple Sells – Clarify These 5 Things to Simplify and Streamline your Marketing StrategyDouble your Profit While Working Less MasterclassThe Business Edit coaching programCONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

As a business owner, I've always valued learning from the mistakes of others, but I've learned by experience that there are just some lessons that you have to learn the hard way. I talk to so many business owners on a weekly basis that feel like they're the only ones who are struggling, and if the only thing that this episode helps you see is that you're not alone, then it'll be worth it.It's normal to have hard days and hard seasons as a business owner. And being 18 weeks pregnant at the time I'm recording this, I feel like I've had more ups and downs over the past four months than ever. If you're struggling, feeling uninspired, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling apathetic about your business, know that it's okay, and it's healthy even! Growing a business is really hard, and if you ever find yourself in a season where everything feels completely effortless, it's a good sign that you're not stretching yourself and growing as a business owner.So today, I want to share with you 4 business lessons that I've learned the hard way as I've grown and scaled my business in hopes that it's encouraging to you wherever you're at on your journey. And maybe you'll even be able to avoid some of the mistakes I've made along the way.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-business-lessons-ive-learned-the-hard-wayLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Business Edit coaching program"Real Food for Pregnancy" book CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

If you want to grow your service business without adding hours to your schedule each week, you need to create a clear strategy to scale. And today, I'm sharing the 4 most common ways to scale your service-based business! These strategies aren't just about making more money—they're about serving more people without stretching yourself thin. Picture this: you're able to take on more clients, give them an amazing experience and results, and also boost profit without being tied to your computer.Every service provider will reach their full capacity for client work at some point. In order to keep growing your business and your profit, you need to stop asking, "How can I serve more clients?" but "How can my business serve more clients?" If you've mastered your craft but need a fresh game plan to grow your service business without burning yourself out, then you're ready to scale. But which strategy for scaling is right for you?! Press play to learn four unique strategies for scaling your service based business, plus tips for how to know which strategy will work best for your unique personality and business.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-ways-to-scale-your-service-based-business/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Business Edit™ coaching program CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

Sara Gillis shares tips on crafting website copy for creative businesses. She emphasizes storytelling and authenticity to stand out online. The discussion covers sales page tactics, outsourcing, and connecting with customers authentically. Productivity hacks and book recommendations for creativity are also shared. Listen to infuse your business with word-magic and inspiration!

Here's something you may not know about me... I'm easily overwhelmed, despite being crazy organized. The reason why I've been so intentional with creating routines and systems for myself and my business is because my tolerance for chaos is... below average. When it comes to eliminating overwhelm in your life, complexity is a major culprit, especially for busy women managing a business, home, and family! Complexity is the archenemy of productivity that makes everything more frustrating and time-consuming.So today, we're talking about the power of simplicity in businesses. Simple businesses win —they make faster progress and are more strategic. It's far more effective (and less overwhelming) to simplify and streamline instead of trying to juggle a million things at once. Throughout this episode, I'll share why simple businesses drive more profit and highlight areas where complexity might be sabotaging your business success.Most business owners I encounter have inadvertently complicated their businesses, making hitting goals an overwhelming and daunting task. My goal? To help them establish straightforward structures that align with their goals, eliminate the overwhelm, and make executing easy. Simplicity creates consistency, and consistency is the key to generating results e.g. profit in your business. Press play to learn how to simplify your business in order to increase your profitability and pave the way for an easy-to-scale business.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/why-simple-businesses-win/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 62: Simple Sells – Clarify These 5 Things to Simplify and Streamline your Marketing Strategy CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

Discover how the speaker simplifies business planning with four basic tools, including ClickUp for organization. Explore the benefits of visual tools like wall calendars and boutique planners. Learn about transitioning to daily planning in 2024 with a digital system and incorporating journaling. Dive into efficient organization strategies using task management software and productivity tools.

For business owners, the New Year isn't just about turning a new page and setting goals - it's about strategy. And figuring out your pricing strategy can feel overwhelming for many reasons, but here's the thing, the start of a fresh year is a golden opportunity to reevaluate and raise your prices to set your business up for success. Your pricing strategy isn't just about typing a new number into your checkout page, it's making sure your business is set up to scale! And when we talk about scaling, it's really about maximizing profit without constantly hustling. We're aiming for that sweet spot where your business generates the most profit possible without you putting in extra hours.And guess what? Your prices are crucial in reaching that goal. When you set your prices, it's not just about the money coming in (revenue); it's about the money you actually get to keep (profit). Adjusting your pricing is one of the most powerful levers you have when it comes to increasing your profit this year, and I want to help you with this today. So, if you're ready to figure out your new pricing strategy, press play. Let's get your business ready to scale this year!SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/are-your-services-priced-to-scale/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Profitability study from Harvard Business ReviewDouble your Profit While Working Less Masterclass CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Doors to the Quarterly Reset are open!The Quarterly Reset is a 5-day strategy intensive for service providers who want to scale their business with a life-first approach one quarter at a time. Visit www.jadeboyd.co/quarterlyreset to learn more and save your seat today!

Learn how to take real vacations as a service provider while still serving your clients well. Discover the benefits of scaling your business for value creation instead of trading time for money. Get tangible tips on balancing work and time off, automating workflows, and maximizing efficiency. Explore strategies for financial freedom and efficient vacations, and how breaks can enhance productivity and peak performance.