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Welcome to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, your ultimate resource for transforming your consulting business from "booked up and burned out" to thriving as the CEO of a seven-figure enterprise. Jessica Fearnley, a renowned Business Coach and LinkedIn Top Voice, guides you on a journey to discover how you can significantly boost your income while working smarter, not harder. Are you tired of content that doesn't quite fit your unique consulting niche? Look no further. The Seven Figure Consultant Podcast is tailored specifically for consultants who straddle both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, offering practical insights and strategies that resonate with your distinct needs and aspirations. Join us as we break free from conventional boxes and redefine success on our own terms. No more "boss babe" clichés or unrealistic portrayals of entrepreneurship here. Instead, we're creating a new narrative - one where you can achieve seven-figure success without sacrificing your work-life balance. Jessica Fearnley and her expert guests share valuable advice, real-world experiences, and actionable tips to help you scale your consulting business to new heights. Discover the winning formula that allows you to work less and earn more while maintaining your professional integrity. Are you ready to take your consulting business to the next level? Tune in to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast and jumpstart your journey towards financial freedom, business growth, and a thriving consulting career. Start working smarter today!
Welcome to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, your ultimate resource for transforming your consulting business from "booked up and burned out" to thriving as the CEO of a seven-figure enterprise. Jessica Fearnley, a renowned Business Coach and LinkedIn Top Voice, guides you on a journey to discover how you can significantly boost your income while working smarter, not harder. Are you tired of content that doesn't quite fit your unique consulting niche? Look no further. The Seven Figure Consultant Podcast is tailored specifically for consultants who straddle both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, offering practical insights and strategies that resonate with your distinct needs and aspirations. Join us as we break free from conventional boxes and redefine success on our own terms. No more "boss babe" clichés or unrealistic portrayals of entrepreneurship here. Instead, we're creating a new narrative - one where you can achieve seven-figure success without sacrificing your work-life balance. Jessica Fearnley and her expert guests share valuable advice, real-world experiences, and actionable tips to help you scale your consulting business to new heights. Discover the winning formula that allows you to work less and earn more while maintaining your professional integrity. Are you ready to take your consulting business to the next level? Tune in to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast and jumpstart your journey towards financial freedom, business growth, and a thriving consulting career. Start working smarter today!
In this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book, Too Much! As a business coach dedicated to empowering women B2B consultants and thought leaders, I share my journey as a writer and the inspiration that fueled this project. Throughout the book, I explore the common feeling many women experience of being "too much" and how it can shape our entrepreneurial paths and our lives. The book is a powerful exploration of the challenges women face in entrepreneurship and the journey toward self-acceptance and empowerment, with guidance on how to actually take the steps towards changing your life and business. Tune in for a sneak preview of the book! Quotes: “What I noticed in the work I was doing in the early years of my business, was that my clients came to me for strategy and tactics, but they were very often not able to action the plans we made because their resistance got in the way.” “The emotional element of the work I do has become really 3 dimensional over the last 5 years, so that was another thing that made me realise, ok I think it might be time to write a book. … The evolution of that PLUS the emotional element of my work, the trauma-informed approaches, dealing with our hard emotions, and finding ways to not get blocked. It’s really been such an important development. And it’s fundamentally changed the work I do - I coach on a completely different level now to what I did before.” “And then that naturally evolved into this logical sequence in my brain of ‘wait, if I feel like too much, sure they can go and look for less, but doesn’t that also put the onus on ME to go and find more’. … The more I spoke about this with entrepreneurs, because we are the ones who have often left our careers because we just can’t make it work or it costs us too much to spend a lifetime trying to be smaller to fit into the corporate landscape and hierarchy, it just became clear that this is a concept that really resonates.” Useful Links Buy Too Much on Amazon Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Join the weekly newsletter for women consultants Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Follow Jessica on Instagram…
In this episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I'm super excited to share some big news with you all. My book, "Too Much," is now available to buy on Amazon! 🎉🎉🎉 This book is a heartfelt shoutout to all the amazing women consultants and entrepreneurs out there who sometimes feel like they're "too much." With over ten years of coaching under my belt, I've seen how this feeling can make us feel a bit isolated. But it also shows that we're ambitious and hungry for more. In "Too Much," I introduce a framework to help you chase those dreams and fully embrace your "too muchness." So, if you're ready to dive in and build your seven figure consulting business, I'd love you to buy your copy today! Buy the book on Amazon - https://mybook.to/toomuchbook…
In this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Solaru, a multi award-winning luxury business consultant and author of ‘The Luxpreneur’. Elizabeth shared her remarkable journey from a scientist, to headhunter, to world renowned cake artist, to luxury consultant! We talked about the psychology of luxury clients, the importance of mindset for luxury brand founders and strategies for finding high-ticket clients. We also explored inspiring examples from the luxury industry, illustrating the unique vision and perspective women consultants can bring to their business. In this episode: [00:00:00] Elizabeth shares her transition from scientist and headhunter to luxury business consultant. [00:03:12] Discussion on the characteristics and psychology of the luxury market and its clients. [00:04:43] How successful luxury founders like Coco Chanel and Louis Vuitton viewed their industries differently. [00:06:42] The need for women to acknowledge their worth in high-ticket consulting. [00:07:48] The significance of valuing time in consulting and understanding client perceptions. [00:08:52] The evolving luxury market and the importance of diverse perspectives in leadership. [00:11:12] Elizabeth encourages women to embrace their unique viewpoints and skills in the luxury space. [00:14:57] Advice on navigating rejection and finding high-ticket clients through targeted strategies. [00:16:31] Elizabeth outlines different luxury client types and effective engagement strategies. [00:18:03] Leveraging professional networks in corporate settings and combining professional and personal networks for business opportunities. [00:19:20] Elizabeth shares her experiences as a headhunter and the importance of personal assistants. [00:21:23] Building relationships to demonstrate genuine interest in clients' needs. [00:22:38] Elizabeth explains her bold marketing strategies to attract high-profile clients. [00:24:55] Leveraging partnerships and creativity to land significant clients. [00:25:40] Overview of the essential pillars of luxury business: craftsmanship, storytelling, business model, target market, and pricing. [00:26:07] Discussion on the implications of pricing and its effect on client perception. [00:28:49] Advice on targeting organisations that urgently need solutions to their problems. [00:31:46] Introduction to Elizabeth's practical book on building a luxury business. Key Takeaways: Luxury isn’t just about high prices; it’s about value, quality, exclusivity and the unique mindset of the business owner. True luxury brands stand out because they think differently and aren’t afraid to redefine the industry. Many women consultants undervalue their expertise. Selling high-ticket or luxury services requires a shift in mindset to understand your value and price higher to attract serious clients who respect your time and expertise. Selling high-ticket consulting services requires building trust, credibility and connection. Focus on relationship building, such as networking in niche spaces and leveraging referrals, to connect with potential clients in a meaningful way. When people spend a lot of money, they pay attention because they want to get their money’s worth, and they don’t waste your time. If it’s cheap, that’s when people keep coming back, asking for extras, and doubting the value of your work. Quotes: “Everything expensive is not necessarily luxury, but everything luxury will be expensive because of the way it's produced.” – Elizabeth Solaru “Seeing things differently is so valuable. And I think women underestimate that, because it’s second nature to you, you think the common sense that you have, what you do, is not valued or not valuable, but things become valuable when you put a premium on what you charge. Because like I said, you're charging for your time, your energy, even your aura, because there are people that walk into a room and people feel uplifted, they feel there's possibilities, they feel they can do anything. Not many people can inspire that.” - Elizabeth Solaru “Women will look at a job, a CEO job, and think, 'I only meet eight out of ten of the requirements, therefore I won’t apply.' Men will look at the same job and if they can only do three things, say 'I’m going to give it a go. I’m going to apply.’” – Elizabeth Solaru “Something that I’ve seen consistently in the ten years of my business is that when we're not charging enough, we don’t find clients who respect us. We don't find clients who particularly want to do the work. And although it can feel counterintuitive and like you’re going to price yourself out of the market, actually, it's better if you want to do deep consulting work.” – Jessica Fearnley “You need to find an organization in pain, an organization that has stepped on a nail or something, and they need to fix it now. And in fact, the quicker you fix it, the more they'll pay you.” – Elizabeth Solaru Useful Links Elizabeth: The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand Elizabeth’s website - luxurybusinessemporium.com Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Jessica: Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Jessica’s LinkedIn Guest Bio Elizabeth Solaru is a multi award-winning luxury business consultant, author, and world renowned cake artist. As the CEO and Founder of the Diversity in Luxury Awards, she is a pioneering voice advocating for inclusivity and representation in the luxury sector. An ex microbiologist and headhunter who interviewed, coached and ran job hunting workshops for C suite executives, she began her luxury business journey as a celebrated cake artist, earning international acclaim for her innovative designs and impeccable craftsmanship. Her clients include UHNWIs and royalty. Her creative talent and business acumen led to a successful transition into luxury consulting, where she now advises brands on how to navigate the complexities of the luxury market. Her latest book, The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand has been described as "the blueprint for a luxury business" and a "must read for those interested in working in the luxury industry". Elizabeth has been named as one of the world's Masterful 100 and has been featured on the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky TV. She has spoken in business schools and on some of the most exclusive luxury business stages, including JP Morgan, The Global HR Summit, Ernst and Young and The Inner Circle Experience. In addition to her consulting work, Elizabeth is passionate about mentorship and is dedicated to empowering the next generation of luxury professionals.…
In this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Halper, founder and CEO of The Upside, a global community where top independent consultants come together to gain support and advance their businesses. We talked about the crucial role that communities and support networks play for independent consultants, and Erin shared her inspiring journey from feeling isolated to establishing The Upside, a vibrant community of 250 consultants. We explored the importance of finding the right community, the challenges that come with transitioning from corporate life, and practical steps to build a strong network. In This Episode: [00:00:00] Erin shares her journey as a consultant and the creation of The Upside community. [00:02:06] The significance of finding and building a support network for consultants. [00:04:14] Erin discusses the difficulty of finding suitable communities and how she recognized the need for a community for independent consultants. [00:08:22] Erin offers advice on how consultants can start building their support networks. [00:11:31] Discussion on the impact of burnout on the desire for community and support. [00:13:30] Erin emphasizes the fundamental human need for belonging in professional settings and how the right community can alleviate the burdens of solo consulting. [00:16:49] Discussion on the initial isolation of consultants and the eventual need for community support. [00:18:03] Advice on recognizing the right community, focusing on shared values and connection with leaders. [00:20:09] Warning signs to watch for in communities, including lack of values and authenticity issues. [00:21:41] The importance of genuine community experiences over flashy marketing and celebrity endorsements. [00:25:42] Encouragement for active participation in communities to gain the most value from the experience. [00:28:02] The value of forming meaningful connections within communities for personal and professional growth. [00:29:36] Advice on authenticity and being true to oneself in the journey of independent consulting. Key Takeaways: It can be isolating moving from corporate to independent consultant - and often that urge to isolate yourself after leaving corporate is intentional! But having access to a network can help to fill the gap left by leaving a structured corporate environment and fulfil the need for connection and support as you grow your business. High-quality communities lead to transformative relationships and opportunities. The key is finding those high-quality communities and showing up authentically and consistently within them. Erin believes that a community should inspire and connect with its members on a deeper level so that they feel seen and understood. Her advice for finding the right community includes aligning your values. If a community doesn’t clearly communicate its values or fails to resonate with its members, it raises a red flag. When you’re transitioning from a corporate role, you may feel the pressure to present a polished version of yourself. But Erin encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, shedding the armor that corporate life may have built up. Quotes: “That is just basic, foundational human nature to always find that sense of belonging, always search for that sense of belonging. And that's why it's so important to make sure you're choosing a network, a path, a program that gives you that sense of belonging. Because they're not all one size fits all.” - Erin Halper “I have found that when consultants go out on their own, the thing they miss the most is being part of a team. Second, the thing they miss is having access to the marketing department, the accounting department for anything they need … Then all of a sudden you're out on your own and you are the marketing department and the accounting department, and you're the bookkeeper and you're, you know, the COO, you're just wearing all the hats.” - Erin Halper “If you're a high achiever, we don't like admitting weakness. We don't like coming across like we don't know stuff or we can't do things … But I think you need some time where you take the mask off and you're like, ‘oh my gosh, this is so hard. I don't know what I'm doing’. And, you know, just letting some of that tension out because yes, we can perform at very high levels often, but I think everyone needs a space where they can just show up as themselves and they can admit ‘this is very hard’.” - Jessica Fearnley “If a community isn't sharing one way, shape or form, what they stand for, what their values are, and you ask them and they don't have an answer. That to me is a red flag. You should be lit up by their values.” - Erin Halper “Just be authentic. Show up as yourself. Take off the armor that corporate or your past career has built up on you. Take it off. Be human. Build relationships. And enjoy the ride as yourself. Because being out on your own is, for many people, the first time they're ever able to show up truly as themselves. Authenticity is the winning game in the world of independent consulting.” - Erin Halper Useful Links Erin: The Upside Website - betheupside.com Erin’s LinkedIn Jessica: Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Jessica’s LinkedIn Guest Bio Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of The Upside, a global community where top independent consultants come together to gain support and advance their businesses. Since launching The Upside in 2017, Erin has helped thousands of professionals build respected consulting, advisory and coaching businesses that help them achieve flexibility, autonomy, and a renewed sense of purpose in their careers. Prior to launching The Upside, Erin built a thriving consultancy where she worked directly with private equity clients across New York City, doubling her former full-time earnings while working a fraction of the hours. Erin has been a featured expert on dozens of podcasts, stages, and publications such as Nasdaq, Business Insider, Fast Company and many more. When she's not leading The Upside, Erin loves to cook, paint, travel with her husband and two sons, and see the latest Broadway musical. She also has a pretty cool (albeit useless) party trick where she can play any song on the piano after hearing it only once.…
Join me from the 14th - 17th January to set yourself up for a fantastic year in your consulting business in 2025. During the 4 day challenge, we’ll be running through the steps you need to take in order to design the roadmap for a consulting business that generates 6 figures in annual revenue. We’ll cover: 1) Establishing your status as the Expert in Your Field 2) Finding your price point and mapping your offer 3) Making your offer irresistible to your ideal client Plus an exclusive live Q&A call on day 4 where you can ask all your questions and get direct input from me. If you’re serious about bringing in 6 figures in revenue in 2025, you won’t want to miss it. Register for free at jessicafearnley.com/challenge…
In this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I’m talking about how we can get in the zone for the new year! So much of what we do as women entrepreneurs and B2B consultants relies on our mindset, and the new year is the perfect time for a mindset check-in and reset. In this episode, I talk about the importance of mindset and strategy in achieving our business goals, plus how you can let go of scarcity beliefs and reconnect with abundance so you can tell yourself a better story in 2025. I’m also sharing the latest news for my upcoming book, “Too Much”, and an invitation to a challenge for new and aspiring consultants. Tune in to find out more! Quotes: “It’s time to let go of whatever scarcity beliefs you might have found creeping in and reconnecting to abundance. The realisation that there is always more. You can have what you want. And you don’t need to play small.” “We are the visionaries. We are the pioneers. We are the ones who create and innovate. We can’t ask other people if we can do the things we want to do. The only way to know if we can do it is to do it. And then we get our answer!” “If you do one thing this year, invest in building up your mindset. It is the muscle that creates the biggest impact on your life and business. It’s the most important workout you can do.” Useful Links Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business The High-Ticket Head Start Challenge Join the weekly newsletter for women consultants Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn…
To finish off this year of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, we’re re-releasing one of the most popular episodes of 2024 - a Q&A roundup episode on creating wealth for women B2B consultants and thought leaders. I’m answering listener questions on key topics like business finance organisation, investment strategies, and setting profit targets. I also talk about the mindset shift required to move beyond just saving for a rainy day. This episode stands as a valuable resource for women entrepreneurs seeking to create wealth and make a positive impact with their consulting business. We’ll be back in 2025 with more episodes and guest interviews to help you grow your consulting business to seven figures and beyond, while working less and earning more! Quotes: “I see consultant women making hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, and it is a really unique niche of women entrepreneurs. A stat that I reference often here on the show is that 90% of women entrepreneurs don't make six figures, and only 2% get to seven figures. So it follows that of all the kinds of women entrepreneurs, if you're a woman consultant, you need to be thinking about what to do with your money, how to run your business when you have consistent revenue, building up reserves, all these kinds of things that 90% of women entrepreneurs never need to know about.” "What opportunities are you letting pass you by because you don't feel like you should invest in your business? Growing your team, bringing in expertise, getting the coaching support that you need as the leader of the business, joining groups and networks that could really help expand your reach and increase sales." Useful Links Episode 174: Managing Your Wealth with Kaitlyn Carlson Episode 175: Seven Figure Secrets - Getting the Right Financial Advice for Your Consulting Business Episode 158: Take Your Firm From A Money Drought To 6-Figure Cash Flow, with Octavia Conner Who Not How, By Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business The Seven Figures Club Jessica’s LinkedIn…
In this week’s episode, I’m talking about what happens after you achieve significant business milestones, such as reaching a seven figure revenue goal. There are many emotional and psychological aspects of success, and often our minds like to try playing tricks on us when we’ve finally achieved something we’ve been working towards. I share more about the importance of radical self-improvement and self-acceptance, encouraging you to recognise your value and celebrate your achievements without seeking external validation. Quotes: “Alongside actually hitting the goal, the thing I became aware of right away was this feeling not of achievement, but of numbness. Like, I don’t feel the way I thought I would.” “If it’s been a big struggle, there is the exhaustion of the journey, but also the refusal to admit that this leg of the journey is over and it’s time to rest, it’s time to refocus on something new.” “These milestone moments are often a little bit mixed. There’s the thrill of achievement. The satisfaction of thinking, wow that’s exactly what I set out to do and I’ve actually done it. Yay for me! And yet, it can feel like an anticlimax because it’s not like a football team winning the world cup in a stadium full of fans. These victories are often deeply personal.” Useful Links Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business The High-Ticket Consultant: Securing Your First $100K of Consulting Revenue - Online Course Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn…
Come and join me next week for an exclusive 4 day challenge called Your High-Ticket Head Start. It’s for new and aspiring women consultants just like you, and over 4 days we’re going to be designing the roadmap for a consulting business that generates 6 figures in annual revenue. We'll cover: Establishing your status as the Expert in Your Field Finding your price point and mapping your offer Making your offer irresistible to your ideal client It’s designed to be the ideal primer for getting clarity on your consulting offer so you can easily make your next 6 figures in revenue in 2025. We kick off on the 3rd December so It’s not too late to register but you need to be quick! Head to jessicafearnley.com/challenge to sign up for your free ticket.…
Come and join me for an extra-special live workshop I’m hosting this Thursday 21st November that you won’t want to miss if you’re a woman consultant in the low 6 figures planning to grow your business to 7 figures. The workshop is called Your Business Remodel - Growing Your Consulting Business from 6 to 7 Figures, and during this intimate session we will be covering: The Business Remodel that all 6 figure consulting businesses need to make in order to shift to 7 figures What it means to focus on 'value over volume' and why this is a pivotal shift for consultants How you can start to implement this right away and begin your consulting business remodel today! We'll be going live at 3PM GMT | 10AM ET | 8AM MT. If you’re serious about getting to 7 figures in 2025, you won’t want to miss it! Register for free at jessicafearnley.com/event…
Did you know that getting your consulting business to seven figures actually happens in 3 stages? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my insights into how women B2B consultants can reach the milestone of a seven figure business. I’m sharing each of the three achievable stages (and you may have hit one of them already without even realising!). It’s important to view your business and your achievements from different perspectives and set realistic but expansive goals. Add in the crucial role of mindset, strategic pricing and profitability, and a seven figure business is absolutely possible for women consultants. Tune in to discover the three stages in the journey to seven figures and how you can get there with ease, not struggle. Quotes: “It can feel so big and so far away on the horizon that we treat it like this giant chunk of a goal that feels untouchable and insurmountable. But like with any goal, it becomes more manageable when you break it up into smaller pieces.” “Play with the variable of speed. You haven’t made zero dollars in your career or your business. Play with that number, whatever it is, and work out how you can make that same amount appear but faster.” “I speak to women all the time who are doing amazing things but they won’t acknowledge it to themselves because it’s like a competition with a panel of judges and ‘Oh sorry, you haven’t met the judging criteria for this category’. There is no panel of judges.” “7 figures in profit doesn’t need to feel like a pipe dream. It can be a very small step on from 7 figure turnover.” Useful Links Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn…
In this week’s episode, I’m talking about something a little different! I’m sharing about my top two coaching programs for my women consultant clients - Seven Figures Club and Limitless. I talk about how the programs work, who they’re for, and what’s involved, including sharing about our amazing transformational retreats and what makes working with me different to other coaching programs. Both programs are designed to provide deep, hands-on support, empowering ambitious women to scale their businesses without losing sight of their personal values or work-life balance. Quotes: “I’ve always wanted my business to be that port in the storm for ambitious women who don’t buy into the idea that if you’re a woman, you have to struggle as an entrepreneur.” “It’s a powerful thing knowing that there are other women out there going on the same journey to seven figures. I think that often it can feel like a lot of women entrepreneurs don’t aspire to 7 figures or are actually really triggered by 7 figures. This is why my company is called Seven Figure Consultant Ltd, because I have always known that consulting is an excellent avenue for women consultants to make the amounts of money they couldn’t in their corporate careers.” “The reality for consultants is that you can get to 7 figures on 10 clients or less. Several of my clients do $200k engagements as standard. 5 of those and boom.” Useful Links Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn…
In this week’s episode, I talk about the connection between personal and business growth (spoiler alert: business growth is personal growth!). As a business coach for women B2B consultants, I emphasise the ripple effect of compound growth and how personal development can significantly impact professional success. Sharing from my own journey, I talk about the importance of mindset, healing from trauma and making intentional decisions, plus the power of small but consistent improvements both personally and in your business. Quotes: “...And we are just stuck, not because we don’t know what to do or because it’s complicated to execute, but because it FEELS complicated and there is something internal happening for us that we need to understand better in order to be able to move forward.” “We often need to heal trauma in order to grow our businesses, and I think that can be even more of a surprise because so often we're blind to the impact of trauma in our lives.” “You can get in a situation where you are doing your 1% growth both business growth and personal growth every day or every week in your business. And over the course of 6 months or 2 years or 5 years or 10 years or whatever it might be - the good things that come your way because of this growth are just amazing. It’s like we have this opportunity and this choice - am I going to allow compound interest in the bad direction, or am I going to invest in creating the good kind of compound growth?” Useful Links Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn…
In this week’s episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I am delighted to speak to Sigrun, an award-winning business coach, best-selling author, and international speaker. Sigrun shared her inspiring journey from studying architecture to becoming a leading business mentor for online entrepreneurs in Europe. We discuss her transition to computer science, her rise to CEO, and the challenges she faced, including job loss and health issues. We talked about the importance of financial independence, gender equality, and overcoming self-sabotage. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of entrepreneurship in achieving personal and professional fulfilment. In this episode: [00:00:00] Introducing Sigrun, highlighting her achievements and mission in female entrepreneurship. [00:02:24] Sigrun discusses her career changes and challenges, including losing her job and taking a course to learn business planning. [00:06:27] Sigrun talks about being fired for refusing to compromise her values and moving to a new job. [00:07:51] Sigrun shares her experiences with health problems due to work stress and its impact on her career decisions. She discusses the difficulty in getting a proper diagnosis for her health issues while living in Switzerland. [00:12:31] Sigrun talks about exploring various treatments and therapies while grappling with her health challenges, before confronting her unemployability and reassessing her career goals. [00:16:01] The decision and journey to starting her own business and reflecting on business success, including revenue, employees, and investments. [00:19:51] Exploring the moment when clients awaken to new possibilities and realise they can achieve more than their previous salary. [00:21:13] Discussion on the gender pay gap and how entrepreneurship can create equality for women. [00:22:53] The shift from secondary earner to main breadwinner and its impact on women. [00:24:29] The importance of lifestyle choices over traditional career paths for both genders. [00:25:14] Exploring how women’s financial empowerment creates opportunities for others in their communities. [00:26:05] The challenges of self-sabotage and recognising potential in business earnings. [00:31:10] Sigrun shares her experience with public accountability and its role in achieving a million-dollar goal. [00:33:19] Setting intentions and taking aligned actions to achieve business goals. Key Takeaways: While financial stability is important, true fulfillment often comes from pursuing one's passion and purpose. Both Jessica and Sigrun discuss the impact of chronic illness on their careers. Sigrun's health setback became a turning point, leading her to pivot into entrepreneurship and create a more balanced lifestyle. A key theme in Sigrun's work is accelerating gender equality by empowering women to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship. She encourages women to pursue their business goals and create their own paths to success. Quotes: “We underestimate what we can do in ten years. We overestimate what we can do in a day or a week or a month.” - Sigrun Gudjonsdottir “If you are on that pivoting point, 3, 4, 500,000, if you've made it that far, you can double it. You can triple your revenue. But you’ve got to believe that you can do it.” - Sigrun Gudjonsdottir “It's amazing - You can really, truly take your passion and turn it into a profitable business. And I think we just have to get over that hump. When is that flipping point of when you realise that you actually have some money mindset issues? And for me, it was in the last month of the first year when I earned $25,000 in one month. And then I was like, oh, that's a lot of money. Do I deserve this? Was this a fluke? Will it ever happen again? And of course, the following month I made $1,700 because I self-sabotaged. And I see women do this.” - Sigrun Gudjonsdottir “There's a magical thing that starts to happen, isn't there, where you realise I can get to where I was before, but seriously, if I try, where could I get to? And it's like the whole world just suddenly opens up.” - Jessica Fearnley “I like manifesting as a concept. I think it's good to get our mindset in the right place, but for most people, it's not enough to sit and visualise it. We need to be taking that aligned action consistently, and we need to always be pushing forward and being like, seriously, what's the next big thing that's really going to move the needle?” - Jessica Fearnley Useful Links Sigrun: Free Quiz - Is Your Online Business Ready to Scale? Sigrun’s Website - Sigrun.com Follow Sigrun on Instagram Follow Sigrun on LinkedIn Subscribe to Sigrun’s YouTube Channel Jessica: Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Jessica’s LinkedIn Guest Bio Sigrun is an award winning business coach, bestselling author, international speaker and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. She’s been called the leading business mentor for online entrepreneurs in Europe. She is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship and helps women start and scale their online businesses to 7 figures with her tough love and no-nonsense-approach to business and life. Sigrun has been featured in Forbes, Time and numerous leading media publications in Europe. In 2022 she was accepted into the Hall of Fame of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Switzerland and in 2021 she won 5 German Stevie Awards; as the Hero of the year, Entrepreneur of the year, Solo entrepreneur of the year, Manager of the year, and Sales Achievement of the year. Sigrun is married, has two stepsons, and splits her time between Reykjavik, Iceland and Zurich, Switzerland. Her latest book is available on Amazon and is called Kickstart Your Online Business - Create an Online Course and Start to Make Sales .…
Come and join me for an extra-special live workshop I’m hosting this Thursday 19th September that you won’t want to miss if you’re a woman consultant in the low 6 figures planning to grow your business to 7 figures this year. It’s called Creating a Revenue Explosion and we’re going to be shifting our money mindset blocks and exploring how to find your unique aligned actions to bring in a fun pop of new revenue with minimum effort and drama. And it won't be just theoretical - you'll leave with an inspired plan of action and the accountability to follow it up. We'll be going live at 3PM BST | 10AM EDT | 8AM MDT. Register for free at jessicafearnley.com/event…
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