In the last episode, we talked about recognizing the unique gifts that God has given us. And we don’t do anyone any favors by downplaying or dismissing those gifts! So in this episode, I’ll address the excuses we use to not step into them, and the damage we do by failing to use them.

My guest this week is my friend Amanda Wilcox Patterson, who is a worship leader in Nashville. She’ll share her thoughts on embracing our unique gifts, and how to use them in worshipping God.

Plus, we’ll hear from Kelly Buchtien, owner of The Simply Organized Teacher. Kelly attended one of our Business Boutique events, and for her and her dream, it was a turning point. She’ll talk about how she’s using her gift of organization to build her business, one customer at a time.

And I’ll answer your business questions!

1:10 Excuses Stopping You From Using Your Gifts

22:17 Interview with Amanda Wilcox Patterson

45:40 BB Success Story with Kelly Buchtien

50:48 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

55:50 Homework

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You have been created with unique and special gifts specifically for you. But sometimes it’s hard to recognize those gifts. That’s why I want to spend this podcast episode teaching you how to recognize your unique gifts! So I’ll talk about the difference between gifts, passions and strengths, and how to identify the unlikely things that may actually be gifts in your life.

My friend and Business Boutique event host Annie F. Downs will share how she realized her unique gifts of entertaining, speaking, and writing—and how she uses them today.

Plus, we’ll hear from Karmen Smith, owner of Pray Big—a company that makes prayer journals. Karmen’s business came out of a very trying time for her, and she’ll share her inspiring story of how her gifts intersected with her desire to help people in their walk with God.

And I’ll answer your biggest business questions!

1:14 Recognizing Your Gifts

19:10 Interview with Annie F. Downs

48:42 BB Success Story with Karmen Smith

56:25 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

60:54 Homework

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Earning a profit in business isn’t optional, even if your business is a nonprofit! This episode is for all of you dreaming of starting or already running a nonprofit! We’ll talk about fundraising, grant writing, identifying your target market, and more.  

My friend Stacy Coleman our guest for this episode. Stacy is the founder of Three Strands, a nonprofit based in Atlanta that serves BirthMoms, who choose life and put their babies up for adoption, with excellence. Her incredible personal story and how she unexpectedly came to create Three Strands will inspire you and make you cry!    

We’ll also hear from Misty Newsome, the founder of Heshima Ministries a non-profit business that helps women in Uganda. I’ll also answer your questions about business.

1:22 Starting and Running a Non-Profit Business

16:21 Interview with Stacy Coleman

40:46 BB Success Story with Misty Newsome

48:28 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

51:59 Homework

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Core values are like your compass, and they influence your decisions whether you realize it or not. In this episode, I want to make you aware of what those values are so that you can make decisions in your business that are best for you. I’ll share examples of my core values with you and help you identify your own.

My friend, nine-time Grammy Award winner, Hillary Scott is my guest for this episode. She’ll talk about her core values and how they’ve kept her grounded throughout her many successes and even her failures.

Plus, I’ll talk to a woman who has truly build her business around her passions and values: Annie Moss. Annie owns a jewelry company called The Vintage Sparrow in Nashville, TN. Her business started as a way to raise money for a mission trip and grew so big that she was able to leave her day job to do her business full-time!

1:17 How Your Personal Values Inform Your Business

13:35 Interview with Hillary Scott

32:31 BB Success Story with Annie Moss 

41:10 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

44:42 Homework

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The key to real life change is setting goals. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to set strong goals that you can actually achieve. I’ll tell you the three attributes that all of your goals should have, and give you my top tips to keep yourself motivated so that you’ll look back one day and be proud of yourself.

My guest this week is my good friend, Kelly Hancock. She founded the money-saving blog, FaithfulProvisions.com. Kelly’s friends kept pestering her to start a blog to share her thrifty tricks and coupons, so she reluctantly began writing in 2008. She was able to grow an audience and an income generated by the blog! Kelly will share with us how she did it, and why she ultimately decided to walk away from it.

Plus, I’ll answer business questions that you’ve submitted!

2:39 Deep Dive on Goals

24:30 Interview with Kelly Hancock

49:00 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

55:04 Homework

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Meg Meeker’s interview can be heard in Episode 8.

Amy Porterfield’s interview can be heard in Episode 11.

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Finding your business idea can be a daunting task, but I’m going to make it a whole lot easier. In this episode, I’ll focus on you Dreamers out there. We’ll identify your strengths and help you zone in on your best idea.

My guest this week is blogger and friend of Business Boutique, Jess Connolly! Her business was born during a time when she and her family were struggling. She’ll talk to us about how she got her business idea, how she decides what to write about, and her strategy for making money blogging.

Plus, I’ll answer business questions that you’ve submitted!

1:22 How To Find Your Business Idea

20:52 Interview with Jess Connolly

37:09 #ASKCHRISTYWRIGHT

52:34 Homework

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In this episode, I’ll break down how to turn fans and followers into customers. This doesn’t happen by accident, and I’ll share the step-by-step formula to make it happen.

My guest this week is social media and marketing expert Amy Porterfield. She’ll reveal the 3 most common mistakes she sees business owners make when it comes to social media. She’ll also give us tips on how to increase fan engagement on Facebook.

Plus, Christi Ratcliff, who started Christi Ratcliff Coaching in Cornelius, North Carolina, will inspire you by explaining how she overcame fear and put herself out there, and the growth she’s seen as a result.

1:02 Maximize Your Social Media Influence to Gain Customers

18:08 Interview with Amy Porterfield

37:34 BB Success Story with Christi Ratcliff

46:54 Homework

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25 Ways To Protect Your Time PDF—accessible in the show notes of Episode 7 

Jab Jab Jab Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk

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In this episode, I'll break down why some of us feel weird and uncomfortable about selling, and I'll show you that selling doesn't have to be pushy or aggressive. Making a sale really can be fun, and it starts with simply sharing your heart.

And my guest this week is sales expert Tiffany Peterson. She'll talk to us about how we can add more value to our businesses and better serve our customers.

Plus, the owner of Needle and Grain, Susan Leach, talks about how she quite a day job that made her miserable to run a booming business.

1:14 How to Sell without Feeling Slimy

12:43 Interview with Tiffany Peterson

42:42 BB Success Story with Susan Leach

56:28 Homework

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Read the blog about my Southwest customer service experience.

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In this episode, I’ll cover four tips for getting over the guilt in your life. Dr. Meg Meeker will stop by! She's a pediatrician, mother, and best-selling author of six books, and she'll talk to us about raising a family while also growing our businesses.

We’ll also hear from Kim Hughes, owner of Kim Hughes Coaching in Mineola, Texas. Kim was a stay-at-home mom who started a side-business to earn extra money. Twenty years later her side-business has grown into three businesses that employ Kim, her husband, and nine other team members.

1:38 Getting Over the Guilt in Your Life

15:29 Interview with Dr. Meg Meeker

46:48 BB Success Story with Kim Hughes

58:51 Homework

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In this episode, we’ll cover the five habits of successful women and how to manage your time wisely.Plus, the creator of the Zipadee-Zip, Stephanie Parker, will tell us the story of how her business idea blew up into a nationally recognized product and mom-favorite.

We’ll also hear from Sharon McKnight owner of SMc Home Care Consulting in Alexandria, Indiana. Sharon left the traditional marketplace to work from home so she could spend more time with her family. Sharon's business has been so successful, she has been able to bring on her daughter, Angie Kerr, full-time.

1:19 Five Habits of Successful Women

13:42 Interview with Stephanie Parker

45:42 BB Success Story with Sharon McKnight & Angie Kerr

55:41 BB Podcast Listener Survey

56:05 Homework

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re a product-based business, the majority of your sales are going to come in during the fourth quarter. So I’ll talk about the importance of working ahead, setting your holiday sales goals, and communicating with your customer during this busy season.

And I have an extra special holiday treat for you. The creators of The Elf on the Shelf, Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, are here to talk about how they turned a sweet little family tradition into a nationally recognized brand. They’ll cover everything from those first small steps and decisions made toward starting their business, to tips on how to make your product or experience stand out in the marketplace.

We’ll also hear from social media expert Amy Porterfield! She has awesome advice on how to choose which social media platforms to invest the most time in for your business.

0:56 How to Maximize your Sales this Christmas and Take Them Into the New Year

10:11 Interview with Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell

38:29 Interview excerpt with Amy Porterfield

48:12 Homework

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The holidays are right around the corner, y'all. I don’t want you to be scattered and stressed this season—I want you to be present. In this episode, I’ll give you tips on how to survive this crazy season in your business, your life, and your budget. 

Plus, Etsy expert Melissa Kaiserman is a friend of Business Boutique and pays us a visit on this week’s podcast. She’ll share some wonderful, practical tips on how to prepare for the holidays if you’re a product-based business.

And my dear friend Rachel Cruze is here to talk about one of the biggest things that steals our joy, not just during the holidays, but all year round: comparisons. She’ll walk us through how to quit those comparisons. She’ll also share with us how she and her husband work through their budget together, and some funny stories about how it goes when they don’t see eye to eye.

1:40    Surviving Christmas in Business, Life, and Money

16:00  Interview with Melissa Kaiserman

35:51  Interview with Rachel Cruze

50:56  Homework

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Most business fail because they can’t pay their bills. So in this episode, I’ll cover the three biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to managing money, and how you can avoid those pitfalls. 

And I’m so excited for you to get a pep talk from my friend and leader—nationally syndicated radio host and #1 best-selling author, Dave Ramsey. He will answer a variety of questions specific to small and side businesses, like how to start out with what you’ve got, what profit really means, when to make your first hire, and more.    

We’ll also hear from Megan Huffman, owner of Rising Sun Learning Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Megan took a failing childcare center and completely turned it around. What started as little changes made a huge impact, and now she runs the successful business debt-free.  

0:55    Managing the Money in Your Business (Pricing)

12:23  Interview with Dave Ramsey

37:49  BB Success Story with Megan Huffman

47:26  Homework

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In this episode, I’ll talk about why some women struggle with the selling component of business. My dear friend, best-selling author Rabi Lapin, will stop by to show us the truth about the goodness of making money so that we can stop sabotaging our own profits.

We’ll also hear from photographer Alicia Jevahirjian, founder of Beba Photography. Alicia wanted to take her dream full-time but was afraid to raise her prices. She’ll talk us through her transition and why her customers followed her every step of the way.

0:58    The Goodness of Business and Making Money

12:21  Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lapin

31:03  BB Success Story with Alicia Jevahirjian

40:35  Homework

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In this episode, we’ll dig into the specifics for your business like platforms, policies, branding and target market. I promise, it’s fun! We’ll talk about the operational side of running a business with the founder of Grace and Lace: my friend Melissa Hinnant. She has one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard—you’ll love hearing from her. And Donald Miller will help us understand why telling your story is such a powerful way to reach your target audience.

1:15    Tiers 3&4 of the BB Business Plan

20:47  Interview with Donald Miller

37:40  Interview with Melissa Hinnant

49:06  BB Success Story with Megan Hardwick

56:37  Homework

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In episode 1 of my brand new podcast, I’ll help you build a vision and a plan to harness your passion into your own version of success. My friend Christine Caine (who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring women I’ve ever met, by the way!) will join the conversation to talk about pushing through your challenges by staying connected to what drives you. Plus we’ll hear from a Business Boutique alum on how our 2-day event last year transformed her business!

1:22    Tiers 1&2 of the BB Business Plan

18:20  Interview with Christine Caine

43:39  BB Success Story

55:32  Homework

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The Business Boutique is a growing community of women who are making money doing what they love. In each episode, business coach and Ramsey Personality Christy Wright takes a deep dive into topics like marketing, selling, social media and profits. Episodes include featured interviews with top experts in each of these areas. Christy delivers motivating and thought-provoking messages while sharing stories of women who have found success that will inspire you on your journey.

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