Unemployed & Afraid

You know the moment. You’re faced with well meaning friends and family members who casually ask “how’s that little business of yours going, kicking goals?” and you immediately either freeze up, or give the world's longest reply trying to convey that it’s not at all a little business and you’re working hard every single day on building it.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares three replies to this question that can take the sting out of the awkwardness and even bring you a little closer together with the people in your life who don’t have the first-hand experience (and therefore, shorthand) to connect with you.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to start putting yourself on that pedestal you currently reserve for those you think are killing it in their business?  With so much success being outwardly projected we might be missing the opportunity to truly notice what’s changed for us, this episode explores what it means to crush on yourself as a growth strategy and how to put it in practice.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Listen to the episode with Lisa Jones on Apple or Spotify Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot we have to work through when building a business but learning to battle down your ego – the one who wants you to stay small or don’t try – is one of the toughest. If you’ve been building an e-commerce business it’s likely you’re already familiar with my guest today, but if it’s the first time you’re hearing from Lisa Jones Founder of SHE-com let me tell you – this conversation feels like a deeply nourishing business coaching session and quite frankly, a little kick in the bum. You’re gonna hear about: ·        Becoming an entrepreneur when you’re surrounded by employees ·        Being careful who you let in ·        How just thinking about building a business works to prepare you  ·        Learning to pivot on the edge of a toenail ·        Letting go of the idea that your businesses will stay the same ·        The shadow of money worries ·        And building a business that exists outside of you Follow Lisa on IG @lisajones_co Check out SHE-Com at shecom.co You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re holding on to a specific outcome you want for your business and it’s driving you batty - this episode is for you.  We put our heart, minds and all the feels on the line for the growth of ourselves and our businesses every single day - holding onto what we want to see as the outcome is a recipe for burnout and disappointment. In fact, it might be making you miss some absolute gold that’s right in front of you.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares her own experience with holding onto an outcome that’s out of her control way too tightly, and how she’s letting it all go.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation feels like an homage to us business owners who get ourselves into so many uncomfortable moments in pursuit of our dreams – and that sometimes you just have to laugh at the shit we do.    Andrew’s art inspired sock brand, yes socks, called Mennie is a super rare brand these days, as you really get a sense that it’s different, truly authentic and with its own personality. And after talking to him it’s easy to see why – this brand is an extension of Andrew, his passion for art, for giving things a go and creating.   Through the sharing of Andrew’s story you’ll hear about: ·         The power of a creative project to bring you into a new state ·         Making your business idea happen when everyone says it can’t be done ·         Going DIY at all stage of business development ·         The surprising benefits in starting small ·         The value in selling a product face to face ·         The surprising side of influencer product placement ·         And the slow days that can change your life Check out Mennie brand online at menniebrand.com Follow them on IG @menniebrand You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re building your business the end of the year feels different. There’s less festivities to jump into, tough circumstances as delays creep in, and sometimes even an existential dread that if the market is quiet now, how will we survive until February….  So how do you continue to make your business stand out and thrive, even in December, when every second post seems to talk about the year drawing to a close (starting from October)?  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Listen to the episode where Penny drops her insight about shooting for 100 No’s on Spotify or Apple  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us tumble our way through business – this truth is a far cry from what we might think it’s supposed to be. But while you might think you need a fully fleshed out idea and detailed business plan, most of the magic comes through doing, trying, pivoting and making mistakes. In this episode Lisa Greensill, Marketing advisor for financial advisors – shares her experience with navigating the building of her business one step at a time. You’ll hear about: ·        The path from leaving a role to finding your business direction ·        Tumbling through business development ·        Upskilling as an entrepreneur ·        Finding surprise partnerships     ·        And putting a price on a service offering Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Visit her Consulting Website and the Brandover Site You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been waiting on an email for your business that could change the game and sent yourself a “test” email just to check they’re working? Welcome to the Opportunity Crickets.  If you’ve been putting your idea, knowledge, heart and soul into pitching for big opportunities only to be met with extreme ghosting - I see you - this episode is what to do to maintain the rage when you’re in the depths of an opportunity cricket era. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Listen to the episode where Penny Locaso drops her insight about shooting for 100 No’s on Spotify or Apple  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarcity decisions – sounds kinda scary right? But when there’s a fair bit of effort on our businesses to perform for us it can be hard to see the wood from the trees. This conversation will deepen your insight into the myriad of ways we can grow our businesses without losing the plot.   Breanna May is the Founder of The Mind School and we did not leave a supportive stone unturned in talking about her experience building her business, and all the growth and challenges that came with it. You’re gonna hear about: ·        Embracing the performer within ·        Why we have to look at our money stories ·        Reframing the power of selling ·        Learning to choose your hard ·        How different our business looks at the beginning ·        The loneliness we can experience in online business ·        Building ethically in an unregulated industry ·        And the benefits of a part-time job in business building Listen to the Mind School Podcast Connect with Breanna on IG You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack for more business building insights to your inbox Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your balance between tough and thriving moments is a little out of whack at the moment, and edging on the side we don’t want, it might be time to make something new.  Thoughts of giving up or feeling a bit hopeless in business are normal, it’s all part of it, this episode is giving you a way to shift your energy and maybe even unlock something magic.  Unemployed & Afraid shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.