The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss

Jereshia Hawk is a sought-after business coach and sales expert who grew her business from $0-2 million in less than 4 years with organic marketing, a lean team, and high-profit margins. She helps high-achieving, industry experts launch a scaleable group coaching programs by packaging and positioning their intellectual property and strategically repurposing live videos to generate new leads. Jereshia’s mission is to narrow the racial wealth gap by helping industry experts chart new career paths as profitable online coaches. She's dedicated to seeing more coaches leave a positive impact and creating a lasting legacy by leveraging the profit from their business to contribute to the growth of their personal net worth.   “Owners intent and your exit strategy are conversations that more coaches need to be having.”- Jereshia Hawk   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: What do baby turtles have to do with how Jereshia feels about people going into business? Lean launching as a POC during chaotic times. How much does Jereshia spend on ads?  What factors are required for the lean launches Jereshia teaches—and what’s involved? Removing inefficiencies. What’s the difference between a qualified lead and an ideal client? The importance of a program promise. What you need to be aware of in order to build a successful business. ←This is what I wanted Jereshia to talk about when I invited her to the podcast! Jereshia’s thoughts about building a team—what advice Jereshia would have for others, and herself. A million dollars in profit! WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK! The healing involved in succeeding as a business owner.   Connect with Jereshia Hawk: Jereshia Hawk Leverage Application Jereshia Said Podcast Jereshia Hawk on Instagram Jereshia Hawk on Facebook Jereshia Hawk on Medium The Race To Close The Wealth Gap The Psychology Of Your Buyer Needs To Influence The Sophistication Of Your Marketing It’s Time To Wake Up From The American Dream   Now it’s time to GET PAID   Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid.

Dr. C. Shanté Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CF-L1   Physical therapist turned entrepreneur, Dr. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro, is the host of Maestro on the Mic, and the founder of The Movement Maestro LLC, a social-media based company that provides both online and in-person education for health and movement professionals around the world. Shanté’s professional pursuits center around providing business coaching, with a focus on brand strategy and community development in the ever-growing digital marketplace.   Shanté is a proud SoCal resident, drives a hypergreen Jeep Wrangler, and wishes to leave you with this message:   Be relentless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.   “I know that my $40 webinar will bring you so much more value than that $5K course. I’m here to disrupt.” - Dr. Shanté Cofield   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Shanté doesn’t care what pronouns you use, but you better get this right! Co-creating a course with your email list… How does that work? What’s the difference between a workshop, a webinar, and a paid webinar? Price disruption is important to Shanté – but what does that mean? Community is not just a group of people you learn with, but also who you learn from. The book, Profit First, influences Shanté’s life, not just her business. Managing business expectations, with an eye on her client’s whole life. Celebrating paying taxes?  Shanté’s podcast: her schedule, adjusting it according to her audience’s needs, and the steps for producing it. Getting a cash injection and pandemic proofing your business.   Connect with Shanté Cofield: The Movement Maestro Maestro on the Mic The Movement Maestro on Instagram The Movement Maestro on Facebook Contact Shanté’s Team  

Ari Hale started out as an online project manager traveling overseas with her son, Silas. It looked amazing from the outside, but she was overwhelmed and spent way too much time on her phone and computer instead of spending precious time with her son.   So she used her love of systems and automations to build a six-figure business that supported the life she wanted to live. Those same systems allowed her to sell that business.   Now she helps Neurodivergent Black and POC online service providers (freelancers, coaches, & consultants) become lifestyle and financially free so that they can positively impact their families and communities.   "I found myself messing up on projects. That's when I realized, you're not into this anymore." Ari Hale   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: What pushed Ari to the point she was done working with clients as a contractor. Ari’s rates for consultations when she first started out compared to her rates today. How strict terms and conditions got Ari’s clients results. What kind of profit margins are available to freelance Project Managers? Having a $15K launch on a $10 eBook. WTF?? With traffic from WHERE? The Curse of 10K Followers and managing your time on social media. Becoming unemployable after being an entrepreneur. What exactly changed Ari’s life so significantly she could NEVER go back to her old ways? Paying your team—factors Ari considered when hiring and paying employees. The true cost of making a million dollars, plus. How racism shows up in the weirdest places online. Connect with Ari Hale: AriHale.com Allergic2Hourly on Twitter Allergic To Hourly on Instagram Ari Hale’s Facebook Page Solo To CEO Quiz Email Ari’s Team  

Emily Thompson is the co-founder and host of Being Boss, a resource, podcast, and community for creative entrepreneurs, and founder and CEO of Almanac Supply Co., a retail brand that makes and curates products that help people connect with nature. For over a decade Emily has worked closely with creatives to help them make money doing work they love, with a focus on building online business models and growing creative businesses. She’s also the co-author of Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms.   “That little shop of candles and crystals will probably make me more money than anything else I’ve ever done." - Emily Thompson   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Three upsets that majorly shifted Emily’s business trajectory. Dealing with burnout and depression as an entrepreneur. How Covid impacted Emily’s business — from an in-person event to homeschooling.  Where did Emily get the money to buy her partner out – and how did they negotiate the selling price? Emily’s favorite creative endeavor so far. Driving membership to the Clubhouse - from traffic sources to keeping people engaged in the group. If you want to stay relevant in a field that is shifting quickly, you should do this. The effect the infamous iOS update had on Apple podcast episode reach. What are the margins on candles and crystals? Emily’s team dynamics—how she hires and what’s important to her about hiring team members.   Connect with Emily Thompson: Almanac Supply Co. Being Boss Club Being Boss Book Being Boss Podcast Emily Thompson on Instagram Almanac Supply Co on Instagram Being Boss Podcast on Instagram Sign Up for Emily’s Newsletter  

How does a kid whose plan was to be a professional ballet dancer end up running an online business about ads and marketing?   One of my favorite questions to ask my guests is “how did you get here??” so in today’s episode, I’m giving you a tour of my business backstory.   From aspiring ballerina to Facebook ad super nerd, listen in while I do a Steve Jobs and look back to connect the dots.   Mentioned in this episode:  Steve Jobs’ famous Stanford Commencement Speech   We’re officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here:  https://clairepells.com/getpaid

Courtney Sanders is an online entrepreneur, speaker, and influencer to millennial women who puts a fresh spin on women's empowerment. Known for her ability to break complex concepts down in a fresh and relatable way, Courtney provides online & in-person training on a variety of topics including entrepreneurship and personal development. Courtney has been featured on Forbes.com, Instyle Magazine and in Black Enterprise. She has also served as a featured speaker at The White House for the Obama Administration's Council on Women and Girls, and at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.    We’re officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here:  https://clairepells.com/getpaid   I was getting upset that people were not valuing my coaching material but it was my fault because that's how I sold it to them." - Courtney Sanders   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How Courtney’s feelings about high-ticket gurus and high-expectation clients changed over time—and what she learned. This pisses Courtney off to no end when she creates courses and content. Courtney charges HOW MUCH for her year-long group coaching program!? How Courtney gets clients who guarantee their own results. What all goes into Courtney’s offers—from support to tech set up to implementation. Courtney gets deep into the psychology of messaging and pricing.  What puts the gas on the fire in Courtney’s opinion. Introvert, extrovert—does it really matter?  Taxes. What Courtney does to avoid owing big. Courtney thinks entrepreneurs who are just getting started should do this when they’re first starting out. What Courtney talks about and how she talks about it on her platforms and forums. Connect with Courtney Sanders: Courtney L Sanders Revenue On Repeat Application The Courtney Sanders Show The Motivational Mogul Maker ™ on Instagram Courtney Sanders on Facebook Email Courtney Sanders’ Team  

I’ll be honest: this episode is basically a big ol’ brain dump! I wonder how many of these things YOU believe to be true as well . . .    Mentioned in this episode: we’re officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here:    https://clairepells.com/getpaid

I hear this sob story ALL. THE. TIME. You hired someone to run your ads, and you didn’t get a single lead or sale or client from this really big investment. You feel burned by the whole experience, and it makes you hesitant to ever considering running ads again.   But should you give up so easily? You’re the only one who can answer that question, but let’s see if I can help. In this episode, I explain what you can do to start to move past that really bad experience. It’s the first step you’ll need to take if you’re ever going to test out paid traffic again.

A few years ago, I was struggling to cover my business expenses and consistently pay myself well (or at all). I’m a little embarrassed to share this but it put a lot of pressure on my home life.   In this episode, I share how building up a “Slush Fund” has transformed the way I work, how I make decisions, and tips for how you can start to build up your own.   Mentioned in this episode: another surprise announcement! Tune in for the details.

Tarzan Kay is a former copywriter-for-hire who specializes in emails that are fun to read, and more addictive than Netflix.    Her online courses teach how to write story-based copy and make consistent sales from a small email list, without using fear or FOMO.  Her company’s mission is to make high-integrity marketing the new status quo for online business.   In a previous life, Tarzan was a music major and once did a 3-year stint in law school, in French!  When T-Boss isn’t writing emails, you’ll find her taking mid-day dunks in the ice bath or playing Billy Joel’s greatest hits on the piano. Tarzan and her family live in Ontario, Canada.   "I was aware that there were some problems. I was making more money but I was no longer feeling fulfilled."   Additional Links:Tarzan’s Freebie: https://tarzankay.com/Get_Paid_Podcast Tarzan’s Greatest Hits: https://tarzankay.com/greatesthits/   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast:   What David Bowie and Tarzan Kay have in common. How Tarzan leveraged her looks (and her privilege) to get to where she is… and how she feels about it now. The experience that changed Tarzan’s point of view about racial injustice. How using psychedelics changed Tarzan’s worldview. Shifting from promoting affiliate products to promoting your OWN products. When your identity merges with your business... The different revenue sources Tarzan used to bring in a million. Is there a right and a wrong reason to sell to people? Marketing practices Tarzan left behind for good, practices she’s recently adopted—and why. Who are Dr. Michelle Nazar and Kelly Diels and why does Tarzan love them? The good and bad side of having goals from Tarzan AND Claire’s perspective. How Tarzan got out of her scheduling rut. Is owning a pool worth it? Tarzan’s revenue forecast for 2021 and her take-home pay. Claire’s Tip: Check out Tarzan Kay’s ads for Course Launch Copy Kit on the Facebook Ads Library. Connect with Tarzan Kay: Tarzan Kay Join Tarzan Kay’s Email List Tarzan Kay Instagram Tarzan Kay Facebook Tarzan Kay at TikTok Contact Tarzan Kay   Step up Your Facebook Ads Game   This episode of the Get Paid Podcast is sponsored by Claire's free training, the 5 Ad Formula for Selling Online Courses on Autopilot.    Right now, people are spending way more time on Facebook and Instagram, which has significantly lowered ad costs for anyone currently running ads. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to grow your audience for cheap - go watch the 5 Ads Formula masterclass, and get at least ONE ad running ASAP. If you need extra help, Claire and her team of coaches have your back inside their signature ads course, Absolute FB Ads. Get all the details when you sign up to watch the masterclass at clairepells.com/5ads   Now it’s time to GET PAID.   Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media.   Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid.