Planning For Profit

On this episode I'm talking about why morning routines don't work for everyone and how you can better set yourself up for a more productive day.   Highlights:  Why I struggled with the typical "morning routine" and why it never worked for me How I structure my mornings for success Six strategies to have a more productive, successful , and relaxed work day   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

Today let's talk about whether you should focus on creating an offer or building an audience first and I'm sharing tips on how to cultivate and grow your audience.   Highlights:  What I've struggled with recently when it comes to audience growth. The reason you're getting 'crickets' when you put out that new offer. 5 tips to grow and cultivate an audience of engaged followers who are ready to purchase from you   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! Check out some new video content Let's connect on Instagram!  Are you a freelance VA or virtual support pro who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the w

Today we're discussing the myths behind scaling an online business and trading dollars for hours and a better business model for success.   Highlights:  The myth of scaling online businesses Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss service based businesses The business model I use with my 1-1 clients that is efficient and successful Why small teams of expert contractors are often more successful than large teams of employees in online business   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit!  Watch the FB Live on the Four Seasons of Business Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital

On this episode I'm sharing about what has been working and not working in running a business as we move out of a difficult year and into a new reality.   Highlights:    My thoughts on the new word that everyone is talking about to describe 2021 Why running an online business is very different in the year 2021 vs. 1-2 years ago What I've been struggling with in my own business as we move into a new phase (it's very relatable to all online CEO's!) Six strategies for fighting burnout, and adapting to a different pace of business     Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    NY Times Article from Adam Grant - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html   Leave a Rating or Review for Planning for Profit! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-for-profit/id1357294503   Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm

Happy spring! On this episode we’re talking about how to be an effective team leader, whether you are a business owner or a COO.    Highlights:  Why I decided to talk about effective leadership and why it doesn’t just apply to CEOs How CEOs and visionaries can become effective team leaders Why core values matter and why you must communicate them often to your team Why you should model these core values to lead your team better Why you should steer your ship in a straight line towards your goals and why it is crucial to stay on that same course Why you need to be a decision maker  Effective communication with your team How COOs can become effective team leaders    Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that’s re-launching in the coming months! Is an integrator or Digital COO the missing piece to your business’ success? Find out with this free training!  Follow me on Instagra

On this episode we're talking about what I actually do on a day to day basis as an integrator and Digital COO for six-figure entrepreneurs.   Highlights: [2:45] How streamlining, adjusting team roles and reworking old processes has allowed me to create more content for my own business in the past month [4:48] I'm able to spend time with my family and focus on my 1:1 clients because I have a team who supports me [7:01] Sunday afternoons are reserved for planning my week per client [8:35] I am not an executor (of tasks), but I'm more of a strategist and planner [10:21] Creating a color-coded masterlist of client tasks and deciding an estimated timeframe for each allows me to better plan out my days [12:35] Writing down a weekly masterlist of tasks for your own business allows you to have a handle of what your week will be [13:28] Batch scheduling let's me focus on one client at a time [14:32] Mondays are for client check-ins, mapping out tasks, analyzing numbers, strategizing [17:47] Tuesdays

For my 100th episode, I'm focusing on the 5 ways on how to uncomplicate your business and stop making things more difficult than they have to be.   Highlights:  [3:14] What's been happening in my own business in Q1 [7:14] How to Keep your offer stack streamlined [9:17] Why sticking to simple business systems is the way to go [12:44] Why you may not need a large team or employees [14:22] How to create a plan built on action [15:05] My number one tip to reach all your business goals   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy that's re-launching in the coming months! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for exciting trainings coming up! Leave a Review on iTunes

Today I'm giving you my best tips and strategies on how to take the pressure off making 2021 the best year ever and get back to finding more joy in your business Highlights:  How to navigate your energy and output during stressful and unprecedented times Why we place so much pressure on ourselves as entrepreneurs The pitfalls of the goal setting "industry" Four strategies to bring more joy to your business in 2021 How to keep your goal setting and expectations light and easy Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Follow Me on Facebook for some fun upcoming live trainings! - https://www.facebook.com/kristinkaplanLLC/ Leave a review of the podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-for-profit/id1357294503 Are you a virtual support professional who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/burnout Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a D

On this episode we’re talking all about some of the biggest business lessons I've learned since I started recording this podcast 97 episodes ago. Highlights:  Discovering things I'm grateful for in 2020 The business lesson that all visionary CEO's need Why "done is better than perfect" doesn't always apply 6 lessons that I'm leaning into as we move into 2021 How I've changed my views on team growth The new definition of integrity and why your values must align in all areas of your business Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Come chat with me on Instagram!  Leave a Review on iTunes  Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! 

On this episode we’re talking all about how to work more successfully with a team comprised of contractors vs. employees. Highlights:  How teams are set up differently in the online business world Pros to working with contractors instead of employees 4 key things to consider when working with contractors Steps for success in building a team that works effectively and efficiently Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out!  Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy!

On this episode I interview my friend Joey Vitale of Indie Law, about what you need to consider when naming your business, brand, courses, and other online assets. Highlights:  The biggest mistakes online entrepreneurs make when naming their business, offers, and brand assets What makes a trademark weak or strong How safe protected your brand really is with or without a trademark What you should trademark in your business and when you need to begin the trademark process Whether you can trademark a personal name or not Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Schedule a call with Joey to get your questions answered about trademarking a name in your business:https://indielaw.com/call FREE Trademark Masterclass: Get in Touch With Joey Vitale Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joeycvitale/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/indielawfirm Podcast | https://indielaw.com/podcast/ Website | www.followertofansociety.com About Joey: Joey C. Vitale is a lawyer, speaker, and business coach for o

On this episode I'm answering a question from a VA that's ready to up-level into the role of the Digital COO which is "How do I set and maintain boundaries so I don't end up working all the time?". Highlights:  Discussing all the various roles that the Digital COO or integrator plays in an online business Why planning ahead is the key to efficiency and effectiveness in working as a team Communication strategies for setting boundaries Why I batch my larger client tasks each week Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  The Digital COO Academy is now OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Join today. Doors close October 23rd at 10:00 PM CST - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/academy

On this episode I'm flipping the script from last week and sharing common Enneagram types for online CEO's and how COO's can best support them. Highlights:  The 4 Enneagram types that I see most often in Visionary CEO's or online business owners The road blocks those CEO's might experience and how a Digital COO can best support them Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Join my FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO to online business owners and entrepreneurs. http://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining Interested in up-leveling your role and becoming a Digital COO or if you're a CEO, training for your Digital COO? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Learn More About the Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

On this episode I'm sharing about my favorite personality test, the Enneagram and which Enneagram numbers make for successful Digital COO's. Highlights:  What my own Enneagram type is and how it allows me to succeed as a COO and project manager The three Enneagram numbers that correlate with COO success Which Enneagram number would not make for a good Digital COO/integrator Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Join the upcoming FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO to online business owners and entrepreneurs. http://www.kristinkaplan.com/livetraining Interested in up-leveling your role and becoming a Digital COO or if you're a CEO, training for your Digital COO? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy! Learn More About the Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Follow Enneagram & Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandcoffee/

Today I'm discussing the steps you can take to ensure that your team has a successful relationship between the CEO (visionary) and COO (integrator). Highlights:  How to approach the digital CEO/COO relationship as a partnership The roles of the CEO and COO in an online business What the CEO/COO dynamic should NOT be Three best practices to set up your relationship for success   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Ready to learn how to become an integrator or Digital COO to online business owners and get out of client burnout? Then Join my upcoming FREE 3 part training series on How to Up-Level & Become a Digital COO. It begins October 8th! Can You Outsource Too Much as a Digital CEO? Check out Episode 090 Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy – opening soon!

On this episode we’re talking all about the why and the how behind creating workflows, systems, and processes for your online business. Highlights:  Why there is nothing wrong with you if don't inherently love the idea of systems and processes 3 reasons why not having workflows is holding your business back The top areas of your business that you should have workflows or a process for A simple, easy way to create a workflow   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Are you a Digital CEO who’s ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy – opening this fall! Are you a freelance VA or wanna-be-integrator who's feeling totally burnt out by the day to day execution of low level tasks? I've got a free guide to help you get out of overwhelm for GOOD!   

Today we’re talking all about where ideas and content should originate from in an online business and how much is the CEO responsible for vs. their team.   Highlights:  Four areas of your online business that you should be spending your time and focus on as the CEO The myth of the 4 hour work week and the obsession of scaling What happens when CEO's outsource too much and rely on their teams too much   Links and Resources:  Are you a Digital CEO who's ready for a Digital COO/integrator and you think your current VA or team member might be a good fit? Take the quiz to find out! Are you an online business owner who wants to hire or up-level your team member into the perfect Digital COO? – Join the FREE webinar to learn how on September 15th! Interested in training for your Digital COO or becoming a Digital COO yourself? Join the waitlist for the Digital COO Academy - opening this fall!  

On this episode I'm sharing the key aspect to launching that I've learned after managing dozens of launches for myself and clients.   Highlights:  How getting hung up on launch results is keeping you stuck in your business How to make your launches less overwhelming The #1 (and #2!) secret to launch success and scaling your launches A look at key numbers and average conversion rates for launching   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the Launch Club Mastermind, opening today!    Want to get your hands on my 81 step launch process plan/checklist that I use with my 6-figure clients and for my own launches? Grab it here.

On this episode we’re talking all about why it’s so important to focus on the cash cows in your business and how to choose which of your offers those should be.   Highlights:  Why my latest launch performed better than every previous launch What to do if your offer isn't selling How a beta-launch can save you time, money, and effort 3 ways to build more value to make your offer irresistible   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Want to learn my best tips and tricks to improving your launches (from an integrator and launch strategist who has managed many 5-6 figure launches). Sign up for the FREE webinar happening on August 18th - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchwebinar   Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the waitlist for the Launch Club Mastermind, opening this month! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub

On this episode we’re talking all about why you probably don't need to buy another course to get the results you're looking for in your business and what to do instead.   Highlights:  The reason so many online business owners buy courses but never finish them What's really keeping you stuck in your business (hint: it's not a lack of education) What all entrepreneurs SHOULD be focusing on to get to the next level   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Ready to finally up-level your launches and better understand metrics, data, FB ad strategy, and more? Join the waitlist for the Launch Club Mastermind, opening this month! - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/launchclub Want to learn my best tips and tricks to improving your launches (from an integrator and launch strategist who has managed many 5-6 figure launches). Sign up for the FREE webinar happening on August 18th - https://www.kristinkaplan.com/webinar