Mom Biz Solutions With Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach

When I coach my clients, these mindset traps stick out to me like neon lights. BUT my clients just don't see them. Once I point them out, they have unbelievable AHA moments that really change their paths. One of these traps I frequently see is women (and men) who believe that success HAS to be HARD. And if they are doing well, and things feel too "easy", they create drama so they can earn their success. Is that silly? YES. Let's move past that! Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes

As we get rolling into 2017, I've spent sometime thinking back over 2016 and what my clients have been working on and asking about. A big thing that holds them back and helps them make HUGE leaps forward, is recognizing and busting up mindset blocks. So I'm launching a series of podcasts some of the most common mindsets blocks I hear. This first episode is about recognizing these mindsets and ways to get around them when you find one. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your li

This time of year is ripe for recaps and goal-setting for the next year. No matter if you reached all your goals this year or not, you have lots to celebrate. Let's talk about how you can be constructive and productive as you evaluate the past year. Instead of focusing on the negatives, find wins and ways to move forward. It's important to leave the year on a good note as it will put you in the right mindset to tackle next year. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or

We can't be successful unless we're clear about our values, priorities, and our definitions of success. The trick is those differ from person to person, you have to define your own! There's no cheating on this part of life—you're going to have to dig down and get dirty figuring these things out, or you won't have the clarity you need to move forward making decisions with confidence. Want to get clear? Don't forget to visit mombizcoach.com/timemap to get your FREE downloadable exercises. Dig in today and get true clarity to move forward. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and busin

We know we have priorities, right? Then why does it seems we're always stuck in time-suck, low-reward tasks? It's time to realign. Let's examine our priorities and evaluate how much time we're spending on the things we value, versus the things that we seem to just get sucked into. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A G

You know that the best bet in business is to play your game, but what about your competition? How much time and energy should you spend on them? There's a happy medium where you know what they're up to, but you aren't obsessing about it day and night. I'll help you find that sweet spot to keep you competitive AND sane. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a co

This time of year may have you thinking about where you can take some "shortcuts" in getting everything done. So what can you delegate? Not only do you have a variety of helpers to choose from in your business (virtual assistants, interns, contractors) you can also take advantage of at-home kids over the summer! You have plenty to do, so let's get creative about getting it all done. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Lea

It happens to all of us! Summer is that time of year where the pool and beach are calling us, our to do lists seem less important, and we want to play. Let Lara walk you through a few ideas for honoring your need to relax while keeping your biz moving. It is possible with some focus and planning. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Me

It's that time of year where juggling family and business seems to get a little more complicated. Get Lara's best tips for having a great summer as a mom and business owner. You can keep your business going with kids off of school, around family vacations, and even your own urge to slow down and sit at the beach or pool—you just need to be strategic about it! Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGallo

As a follow up to last week's show, Lara covers what can be outsourced first and where to go to find that help. There are many options out there when it comes to interns, freelancers, temps, and a variety of services to help you find those people. Lara breaks down what and where to get your business where you want it. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a cop

A lot of mompreneurs I work with have this question. The answer is often not very cut and dry, and is going to be different for everyone. Depending on your priorities (take home pay v. quality of life), your skills (bookkeeping, marketing, etc.), where and when you get help is going to be different. Find out the questions to ask yourself and what to do when you think you're ready to take this important step. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her

There are lots of ways to approach growth in your business, but if you want it to be sustainable you have to do it with purpose. Learn how to grow in a metered, responsible way that will allow you to honor your priorities while scaling your business. Lara offers business coaching along with parenting tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful C

Lara has spent the last couple of weeks speaking, traveling, and coaching and is ready to catch up her listeners on what has been going on and what's she's learned. Between organizing and participating in the Mompreneur Summit, traveling to the San Francisco Bay Area to speak to a group business owners, and even being a part of The Dailey Method's first worldwide challenge, Lara has lots to catch you up on! Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her

Running a business means making a LOT of decisions. Sometimes we reach a crossroad or ceiling and aren't sure what to do next—that's where a coach comes in. When it comes to growth, partnerships, niches, target audiences, pivots, hiring, franchising, and more, a coach can help walk you through the steps of making decisions and finding what works for you. Learn more about why getting a coach might be right for you, now or in the future. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your l

Knowing when to pivot is a critical part of managing your business. Do you know the signs and what to watch for when it may be time for you to do so? Listen in as Lara talks about what it means to pivot, what to watch for, and how to successfully complete a pivot (or two) in your business.  Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Bus

Running your business and your family can lead to neglecting your needs. Learn how to make self-care a priority and avoid burning out. From self-care hit lists to understanding and honoring your priorities, Lara will show you how preserving your health and sanity is what makes everything else possible. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, M

Short on time? Always! Learn how to make the most out of your work time to get the most done in the time you have. Lara has lots of proven tips and tricks for moms juggling their family obligations while building their businesses. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy L

Business is great, but for many of us, self-employment gives us the flexibility to keep our priorities in order. But sometimes those can get mixed up. Learn from Lara on how to set boundaries and even metrics for keeping your family priorities high on your list without losing ground in business. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mea

Trying to get a marketing plan together, but not sure where to start? Lara will explain the must-haves for your short-term and long-term marketing plan. Don't be left in the dark, and more importantly, don't over complicate things.  Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab a copy of her book, Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy

Looking to start a business? Not sure if you need a co-founder or a partner? Or maybe you've been in business for awhile and are wondering if a partner is the right next step for you. Let Lara walk you through some of the ins and outs of partnerships and things to think about when you are considering this business decision. Lara offers business coaching along with mothering tips, small business marketing strategies, and funny stories about the joys and chaos of being a mom entrepreneur. If you could use a little inspiration, or a guide from a mom entrepreneur who's "been there, done that," or if you just want to hear from a woman who has learned to laugh off her mistakes and accept her life as perfect (just the way it is), you'll want to tune in every week. Lara is an author, speaker and business coach. Hire her when you need the clarity and confidence to make big decisions and changes in your life or business, or have her speak to your group. Learn more at www.LaraGalloway.com or www.MomBizCoach.com. Grab